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ATTEST:
BONNIE T OMAS, CITY CLERK
ORDINANCE NO. 576
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND ABANDONING THE ALLEY
OR ALLEYWAY LOCATED IN BLOCKS 112 AND 113, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS FOR THE CLOSING,
VACATING AND ABANDONMENT OF THE ALLEY OR ALLEYWAY
LOCATED IN BLOCK 113, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA, AS FOLOWS:
SECTION I: That alley or alleyway located in Blocks 112 and 113,
City of Okeechobee, is hereby closed, vacated and
abandoned, subject to the conditions set forth in
Section II below.
SECTION II: That as a condition precedent to the closing,
vacating and abandonment of the alleyway located in
Block 113, located in City of Okeechobee, the owners
of all lots in said Block 113 shall grant unto the
City of Okeechobee an easement for purposes of
repairing and maintaining the existing six inch water
main located in Block 113.
SECTION III: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
the filing and recording in the public records of
Okeechobee County, Florida of a grant of easement by
the property owners of Block 113 as stated in Section
II above.
Introducted for first reading and set for final hearing this
6th day of May 1986.
MAYOR OAKLdrR APMAN
Passed and adopted on second reading and public hearing this
20th day of May, 1986.
MAYOR OAKLAND R. CH'APMAN
APPLICATION FORM FOR STREET, ALLEY OR ROAD CLOSINGS
NAME(S), ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OF PERSON(S)
REQUESTING SAID STREET, LLEY OR ROAD CLOSING:Jnhr Watfnrri and
Joyce Watford 5n5 M_R_ 11th ,treat 763 -4525— N.E. 4th St.
Lot 10 Block 11*R
PURPOSE OF SAID REQUEST: Room addition to exsisting building.
STREET ADDRESS AND /OR DESCRIPTIVE LOCATION OF PROPERTY:
The alley that runs east and west through Blocks 112 and 113.
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION BEFORE
PROCESSING:
A COPY OF THE RECORDED PLAT SHOWING THE PROPERTY AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY
INVOLVED ALONG WITH WRITTEN CONSENT OF ALL OWNERS OF PROPERTY
ADJOINING THE STREET, ALLEY, OR ROAD INVOLVED, UNLESS ALL SUCH OWNERS
JOIN IN THIS PETITION.
COMMENTS FROM UTILITIES DEPARTMENT CONCERNING UTILITY EASEMENTS, ETC.
774 di/ Al's R 6.2mcH wwfet ,v14-;Ai-/m 7144. alte.4.4. Of BLeck 113. EX,.7 r'1a R W1LAliu9
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC UTILOIES
APPLICATION FORM APPROVED BY:
CITY CLERK
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APPLIANT`S SIGNATURE
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WARRANTY DEED
This
arrantg Deco Made
Colin Campbell, joined by his wife, Kate Curry Csmnbel1,
}Laren(' f ter caller} the grantor, to
!those posloffice tuldress is Okeechobee, Florida,
hereinafter roller} lire gra►Tlel'i
(Wherever used herein the trans "grantor" and "grantee" include all the parties to this instrument ante
the heirs, legal representatives and assigns of hulk nluals, and the sur.cessors and assigns of corporations)
it nesseth. That the grantor. for and in consideration of the sum of `h 10.0C and other
valuable considerations, receipt udtereof is Hereby acknowledged, hereby grants, bargains, sells, aliens, re
arises, releases, conveys and confirms unto the grantee, all that certain land situate in Okeeohobe_e
County, rlori ltt, viz:
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M ad the grantor hereby covenants with said (gimlet that the grantor is lawfully seized of said land
in fee simple; that the grantor has good right and lawful authority to sell and cortvc +y said land; that the
grantor hereby fully warrants the title to said land and will defend the sane against the lawul claims o f
all persons whomsoever; and that said land is free of all encumbrances, except taxes accruing subsequent
to 1)one:0)er 31, 10 55
T ogether with all the tenements, horeditamonts and appurtenances thereto belonging or in any
wise appertaining.
�n lUitness
Kate. Curry
To Have and to Mold,
Lots 1 to 12, inclusive, of Block 113, City of
Okeechobee, according to plat thereof filed and
recorded in the office of the Clerk of Circl'it
Court in and for Okeechobee County, Florida,
first above written.
Signed, seated c f1 delivered to our presence:
Y 1':VI c tF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF 0fl ECHO B E
Campbell,
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John E. Watford and Joyce Watfc>id, his wife
the .sante in fee .simple forever.
h ereof, the said grantor has signed and sealed these presents the day and year
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1 I11:1(I'I1\ (114 111 Y that on Ilus clay, before me, an tilt el duly
othmiyed 111 the State aforesaid itild 111 the County a lot e .dd In take
acknowledgments, personally appeared C 0 r mh e l 1. and
to iue. 1`t ow t! describe(' in and who executed the
t r I t h,tA t r 't11�,. person
Y .win nllrta iti ik t{L' i:Flel they acknowled }shirr Inc Iliat they
c r \gin tlU :tl.'1
ll r t 1"f0 {try! hand and official seal in the County and
2 ti}ft a,tst :iicirtisaid this 13 th day of
1 .1 July A. n. 1956
13th day of July A. D. 1y56
Manufgcte-ed and for sale by The M. W. B. Drew. Company
Jackconvilte, Florida
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TL's Warranty Deed -30th- clay of September_ „k. 1) It)83 by
JOHN M. PREVATT and NORMA J. PREVATT, his wife
hereinal for t 011,4 the gram to
JOHN ED WATFOP and JOYCE WATFORD,HIS WIFE
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estr used -in the terms "grantor" and ",,ranter" rde all the parties to the u nent and
the heirs, I•gal esentat is is and assntns of individuals, an" the successors and assigns <vrrpuratioos
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ealaahlo considerations, rot apt whereof is hereby aclznoatlo hereby grants, bargains, sells, aliens, re
nti,e•', re'l conveys rtaei onfirins unto the grantee. all that t:rtti n land situate in Okeechobee
Courtly 1'1(rida. viz:
T.ULS 1 through 12, Block 112, inclusive, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, page 17
of the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida, a copy of
said plat being also recorded in Plat Book 1, page 10 of the
public records of Okeechobee County, Florida.
SUBJECT TO: Restrictions, Reservations, and Easements of record.
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T ogether with all the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belo►tgirtg or in any
(ltd the grantor hereby covenants with said grantee That the grantor is lawfully seized of said land
ire ft,• .intttlr: that Iho grantor has good ricfht and lawful authority to sell and convoy said land; that the
ffrarttor hereby fully warrants the title to said land and will defend the same against the lawful claims of
all persons whomsoever; and that said land is free of all encumbrances, except taxes accruing subsequent
10 1)ec ember 31, 1982
I n Ilifitnes.1 hereof, the said grantor has signed and sealed these presents the day and year
first above written)
Signed, set't and delivered in our presence:
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FLORIDA
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before nte, an officer duly
authorized in the State aforesaid and in the County aforesaid to take
acknowledgments, personally appeared
Tohn M. Prevatt and Norma J. Prevatt,
his wife
to utr known to be the person S described in and who executed the
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,STING RECESSED AT 3:20 P.M.
MEETING RECONVENED AT 3:40 P.M.
AGENDA ITEM #XII DISCUSSION AND ACTION BY THE COUNCIL TO,
AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATION OF A NEW AGREEMENT WITH THE OKEECHOBEE.
REHABILITATION FACILITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF PLANTING BEDS IN
CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY,
Administrative Assistant Davis exlained the new agreement
with the Rehabilitation Facilty and then asked Council if they
would like to have a monthly progress report from the
Rehabilitation Facility (like the Humane Society and Police
Departments monthly reports). Council agreed.
Councilman Thomas made a motion approving negotiations
concerning the new agreement with the Rehabilation Facility.
Councilman Rubin seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a
vote on the motion. Councilman Thomas yes. Councilman Rubin
yes, Councilman Collins yes. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #XIII DISCUSSION AND ACTION BY COUNCIL ON THE
FOLLOWING ALLEY CLOSING APPLICATIONS:
Application #1: Charles Farmer, Block 51, northeast
section.
Administrative Assistant Davis explained that all necessary
requirements have been met concerning the alley closing request.
Councilman Thomas made a motion that the attorney draft the
necessary ordinance for the alley closing in block 51.
Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for
a vote on the motion. Councilman Thomas yes. Councilman Collins
yes. Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried.
Application #2: John E. and Joyce Watford, Blocks 112 and
113, northeast section.
Council noted the Director of Public Utilities comments
concerning utility easements on the application and asked
Director Fortner to explain. Director Fortner explained that
Mr. Watford presently has a building over the 6 inch water main
in the alley of Block 113. The existing building was
constructed over the existing water main. The addition should
not be permitted in the alley unless Mr. Watford pays the cost
of relocating the 6 inch water main from the alley to N.E. 4th
Street which is approximately 400 feet. The work to meet City
specifications and DER's approval.
Councilman Collins made a motion that Attorney Bryant draw
up the required ordinance with the following stipulations: that
Mr. Watford pays the cost of the having the water main relocated
to N.E. 4th Street, and the work to meet City's specifications
with DER's approval. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Thomas
yes. Councilman Collins yes. Councilman Rubin yes. Motion
carried.
AGENDA ITEM #XIV INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Of
OKEECHOBEE FOR THE PERIOD YEAR OF OCTOBER 1, 1985 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30. 1986: PROVIDING ADJUSTMENT IN RESERVES:
PROVIDING ADJUSTMENT IN REVENUES; PROVIDING ADJUSTMENT IN
EXPENDITURES: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
Council discussed the various amendments to the budget,
involving the Street Department, Police Department and Code
Enforcement Department. Following discussion, Councilman
Thomas made a motion to have the ordinance read by title only.
Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for
a vote on the motion. Councilman Collins yes, Councilman
Collins yes, Councilman Rubin yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Chapman read the ordinance title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE FOR THE PERIOD YEAR OF OCTOBER 1, 1985 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 1986; PROVIDING ADJUSTMENTS IN RESERVES;
PROVIDING ADJUSTMENT IN REVENUE= PROVIDING ADJUSTMENT IN
EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AGENDA ITEM #IX PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE
AMMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE. FLORIDA;
AMIENDING CHAPTER 18. ARTICLE IV. SECTION 18 -44 (G1. CHANGING
THE TITLE "CITY ADMINISTRATOR" TO "ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT"
AND PROVIDING THAT CFRTIFICATER OF RELEASE OF T1TFN SHALL BE ATTESTED
TO BY THE CITY CLERK: SECTION 18 -53. CHANGING THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT TO PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Councilman Douglas made a motion that the ordinance be adopted.
Councilman Collins seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote
on the motion. Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Rubin yes,
Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Thomas yes. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM #X PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCU
AMENDING THE BUDGET ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR THE
PERIOD YEAR OCTOBER 1. 1985 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30. 1986: PROVIDING
ADJUSTMENT IN RESERVES: PROVIDING ADJUSTMENTS IN REVENUES: PROVIDING
ADJUSTMENTS
TO EXPENDITURES
Councilman Thomas made a motion that the ordinance be adopted.
Councilman Collins seconded the motion for discussion. Mayor Chapman
opened the floor for discussion. Councilman Collins questioned certain
line items from the Code Board's budget (telephone, utilities, general
liability insurance). Clerk Thomas explained the budget revisions to
Councilman Collins. Councilman Rubin commented on the Street
Department budget revisions. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the
motion. Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Rubin yes, Councilman
Douglas yes, Councilman Thomas yes. Motion carried.
MEETING RECESSED AT 3:15 P.M.
MEETING RECONVENED AT 3:30 P.M.
Jr. Hughes addressed the Council with a complaint of traffic
conditions on Highway 70 East and 10th Avenue and requested the Council
ask that the Police Chief see to it that these noisy trucks be stopped.
Mayor Chapman asked Chief Mobley to request his employees try to put a
stop to the noise created by these vehicles.
AGENDA ITEM #XI INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO,
CLOSE THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 51, NORTHEAST SECTION
Councilman Collins made a motion for the ordinance to be read by
title only. Councilman Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman
asked for a vote on the motion. Councilman Collins yes, Councilman
Rubin yes, Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Thomas yes. Motion
carried.
Attorney Bryant read the ordinance title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 51, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilman Douglas made a motion that the ordinance be adopted.
Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote
on the motion. Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Rubin yes,
Councilman Douglas yes, Councilman Thomas yes. Motion carried.
AGENDA .ITEM #XII INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TQ
CLOSE THE ALLEY IN BLOCKS 112 AND 113, NORTHEAST SECTION
Attorney Bryant stated the ordinance was not prepared at this time
for the alley closing. He went on to explain the main concern is
liability of the City for the line to be under a building. If the City
closes the alley at this time it will be entirely on Watford's
property. The City will need access to the water line. Mr. Watford
might agree to enter into a utility easement agreement with the City.
Mr. Watford stated there was the possibility of the water line being on
his property and not in the alley. Council discussed the situation and
agreed the first thing to do was to locate the water line. Councilman
Collins made a motion that the City have the water line located first
before the ordinance was drawn up for the alley closing. Councilman
Douglas seconded the motion. Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on the
motion. Councilman Collins yes, Councilman Rubin yes, Councilman
Douglas yes, Councilman Thomas yes. Motion carried.
CITY COUNCIL
Oakland R. Chapman, Mayor
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Nick Collins
Dr. Edward Douglas
Oscar Thomas
Andy Rubin
CITY ADMINISTRATION
Milton H. Davis
Administrative Assistant
813 -763 -4116
Bonnie Thomas
City Clerk
813-763-3372
Landon C. Fortner, Jr.
Dir. of Public Utilities
813 -763 -7054
Larry Mobley
Chief of Police
813 -763 -6521
L. Keith 'Ibmey, II
Fire Chief
813 763 -4423
Charles• "Chuck" Elders
Dir. of Public Works
813 -763 -3926
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
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CITY HALL. 55 SOUTHEAST THIRD AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 33474 -2932
Horne of The Second Largest Fresh Water Lake in the United States
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Watford
505 NE 4th Street
Okeechobee, F1 33474
March 28, 1986
Re Alley closing request of Lot 10, Bik 113 -NE 4th Street
City of Okeechobee
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Watford:
On Tuesday, March 18, 1986, the City Council discussed and
took action on your alley closing request.
It has been brought to the City Council's attention that a
6 inch water main is located in the alley of Block 113, and
that the existing building has been constructed over this
water main.
The City Council has approved the motion that the City Attorney
draft the necessary ordinance for the alley closing in Lot 10,
Block 113, provided that the following stipulations have been
met:
a. Mr. Watford pays the cost of having the water main
relocated to NE 4th Street (Approximately 400 ft.)
b. The work of the relocated water main meets the City's
specifications and Department of Enviromental
Regulation approval.
c. Payment of $170 for legal and advertising cost.
Upon the satisfaction of the above stipulations, we will
proceed with your alley closing request.
Sincerely,
17,04/V ,j, "Li/ lubkc..GoAdc<
Bonnie S. Thomas, C.M.C.
City Clerk