April 26, 1991April 26, 1991
Mr. Charles Harvey, Chairman
Okeechobee County Commission
304 Northwest 2nd Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
Dear Charlie:
I was dismayed and disappointed to read in today's Palm Beach Post
that the County Commission had passed a resolution supporting a
utility authority. I had thought the County Commission and City
Council were going to work together to solve this problem,
especially since at our workshop meeting we had agreed to appoint
an advisory board. There are many issues we need to resolve before
a discussion on the best entity to provide utility services is
decided upon. (i.e.: area in County need to be served, necessary
capacity, growth factor, etc.).
I hope you will reconsider your position and perhaps rescind the
resolution until more facts are available. Please rest assured
that the City is willing to cooperate with the County to find the
best solution possible. Thank you for your understanding and
interest.
Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
City Councilmember
DRW /s le
cc: Cliff Betts
Tommy Close
Steve Porter
Nathaniel Hazellief
James Kirk
City of Okeechobee
55 S.E. Third Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 2932.813/763 -3372
RECD APR 2 9 1991