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2010-05-181 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MAY 18, 2010 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 1 OF 6 453 II AGENDA III COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: May 18, 2010, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Reverend Edward Weiss, Church of Our Saviour; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Lowry Markham Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Clayton Williams City Administrator Brian Whitehall City Attorney John R. Cook City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy Clerk Melisa Jahner Police Chief Denny Davis Fire Chief Herb Smith Public Works Director Donnie Robertson IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor. A. Present Donnie Robertson with a Ten -Year Service Award Mayor Kirk called the May 18, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The invocation was offered by the Very Reverend Dr. Edward Weiss, of the Church of Our Saviour; Mayor Kirk led the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Gamiotea called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Absent Present Present Present Mr. Donnie Robertson, graciously accepted a framed Certificate of Longevity Service and a jacket with the City seal, for his ten years of service and dedication as an employee with the City. The certificate read as follows: "Longevity Service Certificate - Presented To - Donnie Robertson- In Appreciation for Your 10 Years of Hard Work and Dedication with the City of Okeechobee May 15, 2000 through May 15, 2010, Service is the lifeblood of any organization. Everything flows from it and is nourished by it. The City and Your Fellow Citizens have Benefitted Greatly by Your Performance." 454 MAY 18, 2010 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 6 II AGENDA III COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED. B. Proclaim the week of June 7 through 11, 2010 as "Code Enforcement Officers' Appreciation Week." V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the May 4, 2010 Regular Meeting - City Clerk. VI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. Mayor Kirk proclaimed June 7 through 11, 2010 as "Code Enforcement Officers'Appreciation Week. "The following' proclamation was read in its entirety for the record as follows: "WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for the safety, health and welfare of the citizens in this community through the enforcement of building, zoning, housing, animal control, fire safety, environmental and other codes and ordinances; and WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are often not credited for the jobs that they do in saving lives and improving neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, every day, assisted by support and program staff, they attempt to provide quality customer service to the public for the betterment of the community, and WHEREAS, too many times their efforts go unnoticed, even after code compliance has been accomplished due to their efforts and expertise; and WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, well trained, and highly responsible individuals who take their jobs seriously and are proud of their department and the local government within which they serve; and WHEREAS, the Florida Association of Code Enforcement has declared the first week of June be set aside by local government to honor and recognize their Code Enforcement Officers. NOW THEREFORE,1, James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim June 7 through 11, 2010 as "CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' APPRECIATION WEEK" in the City of Okeechobee." Code Officer Fred Sterling accepted the proclamation. Council Member Williams moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the May 4, 2010 Meeting; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. There was no discussion on this item. KIRK - YEA MARKHAM - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. A. Motion to approve the April 2010 Warrant Registers: Council Member Watford moved to approve the April 2010 Warrant Registers in the amounts, General Fund, four hundred fifty-one thousand, four hundred forty-four dollars and fifty-four cents ($451,444.54); Capital Improvement General Fund ............................. $451,444.54 Projects Fund, forty-four thousand, one hundred nine dollars and five cents ($44,109.05); Public Facilities Improvement Capital Improvement Projects Fund ............. $44,109.05 Fund, thirty-six thousand, one hundred eighty-nine dollars and sixty cents ($36,189.60); seconded by Council Member Public Facilities Improvement Fund ..... I ....... $36,189.60 Markham. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE KIRK - YEA MARKHAM - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAY 18, 2010 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 6 LFJ 11 AGENDA III COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE 11 VII. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda? New Business items' E and F were added. MAYOR KIRK OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION AT 6:07 P.M. A.1. a) Motion to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 1061 regarding Council Member Watford moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 1061 regarding Petition No.10-002-R, Petition No. 10-002-R, submitted by Shirley Baker, to change the submitted by Shirley Baker, to change the zoning classification on Lot 6 of Block 209, 1 ' Addition to the City of zoning classification on Lot 6 of Block 209, 1" Addition to the City of Okeechobee, from RMF to CPO; seconded by Council Member Williams. Okeechobee, from Residential Multiple Family (RMF) to Commercial Professional Office (CPO) - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title only. III VOTE KIRK - YEA MARKHAM - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1061 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1061 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY(RMF) TO COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (CPO) ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING THEZON/NG 11 MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITYAND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2. a) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1061. b) Public discussion and comments. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. Council Member Markham moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1061; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any comments or questions from the public? There were none. The Council briefly discussed that the area is in transition, CPO would be a good fit. The project can now move toward site development and a Business Tax Receipt application. KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA MARKHAM - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MAYOR KIRK CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:10 P.M. O'CONNOR - YEA MOTION CARRIED. 456 MAY 18, 2010 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 6 II AGENDA III COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II IX. NEW BUSINESS. A. Presentation of Okeechobee Main Street Quarterly Report - Maureen Burroughs (Exhibit 2). Maureen Burroughs, President of Okeechobee Main Street began her presentation by apologizing for not presenting the last quarterly update. What Have We Done? Submitted state quarterly reports for fourth quarter 2009 and first quarter 2010. Submitted state yearly reports for 2009: Professional service volunteer hours were 2057 which equals $51,425.00 dollars. Non -Professional Service volunteers' hours of 15,424 hours which equals' $93,012.60. Total volunteer hours for 2009 were 17,481 which equaled $144,437.60. Established 41 new business members. Total membership is 153 businesses and 53 individual and family members. Received accreditation as a 2010 National Main Street Program. Attended the Annual Florida Main Street Conference in Melbourne and received a five-year accreditation award, a state honor and two state merit awards. Awarded a $3,500.00 grant from Morgan Stanley in support of the arts and culture program. Erected the first of our'Welcome to the City of Okeechobee' signs on 441 South. Mrs. Burrou hq s was granted permission by the Council to display both the City Seal and the OKMS logo on the welcome sign. No other organizations will be permitted to post their emblems or log-o's. She then continued with the list of accomplishments: Awarded $1,500.00 from the Children's Services Council to be applied toward the free Halloween Celebration. Held the annual election for the Board of Directors. Partnered with the OF Extension Office to create a Florida friendly butterfly garden in Park 6. This partnership enabled us to utilize $5,000 in grant monies awarded to OKMS through Waste Management's Keep America Beautiful program. Developed the Business Development Board, hired an Executive director whose primary objective is to develop potential new businesses of our community. Partnered with the American Red Cross, The Florida Blood Centers, The Battlefield Friends and the County Fair Board to help with events. Produced the Top of the Lake BBQ Affair. It was the first leg of the Triple Crown FBA Contest Series. This year's contest hosted over 50 cook teams and brought over 1,900 attendees at the Agri -Civic Center. Expanded the 41h Annual Top of the Lake Art Fest to include two days of jazz and contemporary music. This free event attracted more than 800 spectators and 40 various artists to our town over the weekend. Provided a community service by implementing a place locally to purchase honey baked hams for the community during holidays. Awarded a scholarship to a graduating senior. What's Next ? Developing project plans for several community events: working on the second "Welcome to the City of Okeechobee" signs. Further developing our "Adopt a Median" program, working with DOT on guidelines. Developing plans for the 41h Annual National Day of the American Cowboy. Developing a plan for murals on the windows of Culbreth's bank building on Northwest Park Street. Resurrecting the work plan for the Court House Park Project. Working with the City on the re -development of the CSX train station. Attached with Exhibit Two was also a profit and loss financial statement for October 2009 through April 2010. The Council thanked her for the report and all that OKMS does for the community. MAY 18, 2010 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 6 457 F-, II AGENDA III COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. B. Motion to award a bid for a side -arm tractor mower - City Administrator (Exhibit 3). C. Motion to approve a Release of Easement - City Attorney (Exhibit 4). D. - Consider summer meeting schedule - City Clerk (Exhibit 5). ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: E. Discuss the Central Florida Regional Planning Council - Council Member Williams (Exhibit 6). Council Member Watford moved to award the Side -Arm Tractor Mower Bid (No. PW 03-00-04-10) to Everglades Farm Equipment Company for a 28-foot boom John Deere 7130, in the amount of $95,720.10; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. KIRK - YEA MARKHAM - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Watford moved to approve the Release of Easement (as recorded in Ordinance No. 1052, Official Records Book 678, Page 684, public records) related to the Okeechobee County Emergency Operations Center; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. During the street closing process, the OUA requested an easement be reserved with P' Avenue, one of the two streets requested to be closed. The easement has since been relocated by agreement between the County and OUA, and there remains no further purpose for the imposition of this easement located within a portion of Northwest 7" Avenue between Block 96, 97, 102 and 103, City of Okeechobee. VOTE KIRK - YEA MARKHAM - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Watford moved to approve the summer meeting schedule as presented by the Clerk (the Council will meet on June 15, July 20 and August 17 during the summer months); seconded by Council Member O'Connor. KIRK - YEA WATFORD - YEA VOTE MARKHAM - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Williams is the City's liaison to the Central Florida Regional Panning Council, he distributed copies of the 2009 Annual Report which contained statistical data, financial statements and the list of the board's accomplishments. He noted that there is a proposed Amendment (No. 4) on the November Ballot, and should it pass, all comprehensive plan amendments will have to go before the voters for approval. There were 232 comprehensive plan amendments within the five -county area that would have had to be voted on in 2008, 162 in 2009. If this amendment passes, people are going to find out that it is going to bog down that whole process for developments. 458 MAY 18, 2010 -REGULAR MEETING -PAGE 6 OF 6 II AGENDA III COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: F. Discuss the May 20, 2010 River of Grass Project Planning Phase II Workshop topic: Phase II Plan Formulation - Reservoir within Lake Okeechobee - Gary Ritter, South Florida Water Management District (Exhibit 7). X. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor. Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Cquncil with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based rk media are for the sole purpose . •df backup for dfficial records of the Clerk. ATTEST: - James E. Kirk, Mayor /Y ilk I n a ne Gamio Lafea; C, City Clerk Administrator Whitehall advised that he invited Mr. Gary Ritter of South Florida Water Management District to address the Council regarding the May 20, 2010 River of Grass Project Planning Phase II Workshop topic: Phase II Plan Formulation - Reservoir within Lake Okeechobee. Mr. Ritter explained that he understood this topic has brought some concern to the Council and he wanted to try and explain what is going on. First there needs to be some background given so you understand what has brought this about. Phase I, project planning started in 2009, we engaged the public to get involved to look at configurations to achieve the objectives of storing water around the lake, we currently store between 1.2 to 1.4 million acres of water to keep from having to do the water releases into the various estuaries. The Water Resources Advisory Commission came up with nine configurations. We are now in Phase ll, and in more of the technical details of the design. The Advisory Commissions job was to look at every end of the spectrum to achieve the water storage. Basically, they will address one configuration at a time, will hold public meetings and receive input on one. The one they will be discussing first, is a reservoir within the lake, again, this is only one of the alternatives. Several organizations have already spoken up against this configuration, such as the Audubon Society, and Fish and Wildlife Conservation, he expounded, I am here to tell you, this one is a long shot with all the other nine. The Council had an opportunity to ask various questions, and thanked Mr. Ritter for attending the meeting and clearing up the matter. Mr. Ritter advised that the entire project is on the SFWMD's website so that the Council can see who was on what subcommittees and each configuration they came up with as well as the meeting dates when each one will be discussed. The Mayor asked who would be able to attend the May 20 meeting, to be held in Clewiston, to ensure the City's concerns were duly noted. Council Members O'Connor and Markham advised they were planning to attend. Mavor Kirk authorized Administrator Whitehall to write a letter and express the Citv's obiections to this plan There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m. The next meeting will be June 15, 2010 at 6:00 p,m. 1 J -INDEPENDENT _ NEWSPAPERS OKHF('1I0BFE NEWS 107SF4. 19th Street, 6uite 6, Okcesfiuheu, FI_'Wrl (863) 763-3134 J STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Judy Kasten, who on oath says she is Advertising Director of the Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida, that the attached c9py_ of advertisement being a , in the matter of �- i. I in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement, and afiant fur- ther says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, com- mission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Judy Kasten Sworn to and subscribed before me this .. day of AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large LAC NOTARY PUBUCSTATE OF FLORID11 ...... Angie Bridges i = Commission # DD779718 •.,`,�.-•' Expires: APR. 20, 2012 iONDED TIM ATLANTIC BONDING CO., INC. CM COUNCIL NEETM CE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Coundl of the City of C vB meet In n�Regular Se%ion on Tuaaday, 10, amid Hal, 55agS�Ed m A 200, greedwbee, a. The F E TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVM that no ste ogre record court reporter wB be made of the Rxegoing Artad on who may seek ro a I any decision mvoM V matter ein wB be respor�ble Tor making a verbatim record of the tes wMerwe at saki meting upon wNkh any appeal is to be b mWct City Administration at 863-763.3372, or webdte m obtain a copy off A L of 1990 Woe wim the Americans wMh Dtsaphiarties Act X.. theCMlaty' 86 -763 3372mfor Gamio�bea, CAC, aty Clerk CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MAY18,2010 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 10F 3 CALL TO ORDER -MAYOR: May 18, 2010, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Rev. Edward Weiss, Church of Our Savior; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Lowry Markham Council Member Mike O'Connor Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Clayton Williams City Administrator Brian Whitehall City Attorney John R. Cook City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Deputy Clerk Melisa Jahner Police Chief Denny Davis Fire Chief Herb Smith Public Works Director Donnie Robertson IV. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor. A. Present Donnie Robertson with a Ten Year Service Award. B. Proclaim the week of June 7-11, 2010 as "Code Enforcement Officers' Appreciation Week." 18.2010 PAGE 2 of 3 V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the May 4, 2010 Regular Meeting - City Clerk. VI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. A. Motion to approve the April 2010 Warrant Register. General Fund $451,444.54 Capital Projects -Vehicles $ 44,109.05 Public Facilities Fund $ 36,189.60 VII. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. Vill. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor A.1.a) Motion to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 1061 regarding Petition No.10-002-R, submitted by Shirley Baker, to change the zoning classification on Lot 6 of Block 209, 1 "Addition to the City of Okeechobee, from Residential Mutli-Family (RMF) to Commercial Professional Office (CPO) - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 2). b) Vote on motion to read by title only. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1061 by title only. 2.a) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1061. b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. 18.2010 PAGE 3 OF 3 IX. NEW BUSINESS. A. Presentation of Okeechobee Main Street Quarterly Report - Maureen Burroughs (Exhibit 2). B. Motion to award a bid for a side arm tractor mower - City Administrator (Exhibit 3). C. Motion to approve a Release of Easement - City Attorney (Exhibit 4). D. Consider summer meeting schedule - City Clerk (Exhibit 5). X. ADJOURN MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media is for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. ONG���' SERIOGE. GERVIGit resenteJ DORRIe p- RoTo be�soR n Appreciation for Your 10-Years of �IarJ \Y/or� anti Dedication witk tke City of Okeeckokee May 15, 2000 tkrougk May 15, 2010 Service is Je life%lood of any organization. Qverytking flows from it and is nourisked 6y it. Tire City and Your �—ellow Citizens nave -Penef ited Greatly 6 Your performance. presented this 184 day of May, 2010 James E. N►trk, Magog no Gauiotea,%MG, MY Glerlc Office of the Mayor 77 _ Okeecbobee, Florida ` . WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for the safety, health and welfare of the citizens,tri community through the enforcement of building, zoning, housing, animal control, fire safety, - environmental and other codes and ordinances; and WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are often not credited for the jobs that they do in saving lives and improving neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, every day, assisted by support and program staff, they attempt to provide quality customer service to the public for the betterment of the community; and WHEREAS, too many times their efforts go unnoticed, even after code compliance has been accomplished due to their efforts and expertise; and WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, well trained, and highly responsible individuals who take their jobs seriously and are proud of their department and the local government within which they serve; and WHEREAS, the Florida Association of Code Enforcement has declared the first week of June beset aside by local government to honor and recognize their Code Enforcement Officers. NOW THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim June 7 - 11, 2010 as "CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' APPRECIATION WEEK" in the City of Okeechobee. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be a f f laced. JatAes E. Kirk, Mayer i A Lane amiotea, City 0 Date: Mu v .-k -INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS — IIKI I ( II(1li1 1S NEF4',� U77 -.I��. 1,-Ih Srn�, i. �uit,' 1), Ok ;.f l"':I (863) 763 13,4 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Judy Kasten, who on oath says she is Advertising Director of the Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee County, Florida, that fhe attached copy of advertisement beinr( a _-- in the matter of in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement, and affiant fur- ther says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, com- mission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. - Judy Kasten Sworn to and subscribed before me this _ ----day of ._-_ _ _- _-- AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large NOTARY PUBLIC -STATE, OF M ORIDA Angie Briclgi:s `I, D7]9i 1,-8',, BQNUKD R'W1,J A.f1juNr1C: BONTA,',G C 1Nf'.. PUBLIC NOTICE _--- CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A CITY ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Flori- da will on Tuesday, Ma yy 18, 20; 2010 at 6:00 lip m. or as soon thereafter possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3r6 Ave., Okeechobee, FL conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on and thereafter to consider final reading of the following Ordi- nance into law: 1061: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHO- BEE, F 011110 ; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF ONEECHOIEE Y REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE OFFICE ((PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTI - PIE FAMILY 1ACCORD- N6LV; PROYIDIN FOR; Al ENDIN THE ZONING AND Fi&iI E DATE.The Ordinance is B by ty to for pownpeer, Shi�yBaW to nat 200 SE 3 change the e[,zonin l district from ion: Lg Rezoning Petrdon No. 10-002-11, osubmitted of Bloc: 208, First Addition to City of Okeechobee, as recorded in Plat Book 5, PPaaggee 6, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida and is approximately 0?2 acre(s). A copy of the agenda may be obtained from the City website www.dtyofo- of the entireapplication(s) pplotion(or contact 'is available at the City Clerk's Olfice2during regu- lar business hours, Mon -Fri, Sam-4:30pm, except for holidays. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that W any person desires to ap- peal any detlsior made by the City Council with respect tD any matter con- sidered at this meeting, or hearing will need to ensure a verbatim record of uuppon which theappealappeal Is to be based. City Clerwhich record k mediaareusyand ed for thesole purpose of bad: -up for the depaNnenL In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 19% per- sons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Administration Office at 863-763-3372 for assistance. 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AUGUST 17 WILL BE A COMBINFO 4 5 6 7 6 617910 610"/�p11121314151617 61718WORKSHOP �/ REGULAR MEET/NG , 8, 9 20 2, 22 23 24 3 24 2525 26 27 28 29 30 31 ctn-rrCL FLCCI(JC reolonaL p[-annlno counclL ANNUAL REPORT 200q Community Service and Awards financial Report Program Contact Information 20 0- --A WON, Lll- message, mission, prcFiL_C PROFILE & MISSION The Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC) is a planning and public policy agency which works with public and private leadership in the Central Florida Region to achieve a healthy and sustainable future. The Council's primary mission is to provide support to the citizens and counties of our region and to seek ways to improve the quality of life of the citizens of the Heartland. A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN & &ECUTivE DIRECTOR In 2009, the Council found new ways to serve our local governments while providing leadership on regional and statewide issues. While economic challenges were foremost in the minds of our citizens and the local governments which serve them, the Council's challenge has been to assist 22 of our local governments in meeting a variety of growth management requirements. From facilitating visioning for our smallest village to providing leadership in the vision for our largest county, and providing technical assistance to the Super Region's "connecting for global competitiveness", the Council has sought to deal with today's realities and move us forward toward tomorrow's opportunities. In seeking to assist our local governments, the Council has expanded our planning services. In 2009 the Council prepared Evaluation and Appraisal Reports (EAR) for 20 local governments, Water Supply Plans, Public Schools Facilities Elements, Capital Improvement Elements, Joint Planning Area Agreements and updated Land Development Regulations. These were in addition to the routine planning and mapping services the Council provides. As the 2010 US Census effort geared up, we assisted most of our communities in preparing data and mapping. This will result in an improved count of the region's population, critical to many population -based funding revenues for cities, counties and the State of Florida. Our Heartland 2060 vision effort has continued to convene the region's leaders from businesses, governments, non -profits and the community. Enlarging our view and efforts, we have participated in the planning and placement of our region in a new Central Florida Super Region and in the emerging Florida Megaregion. The Council strives to meet our state -mandated duties as we work to serve our counties and cities. Maximizing new federal resources which may be available to assist our region will will be a focus for our efforts in the coming year. In all our endeavors, the CFRPC will continue to work with all communities in improving the quality of life for the citizens of our region. Best Regards, Jeff Carlson Chairman Pat Steed Executive Director C our region DESOTO Area: 640 sq mi (land and water) Established: 1887 Population (2009): 34,792 Largest employment industries: Trade, Transportation and Utilities County Seat: Arcadia Median age (2007): 36.6 Incorporated Communities: City of Arcadia. Desoto County covers 640 square miles. The population grew from 23,865 persons in 1990 to 34,792 persons in 2009, yielding a density of 54 persons per square mile. Between 1990 and 2009, the average annual growth rate was 2.41% per year. BEBR projects that the County will grow to 38,400 persons by 2020 and 41,800 persons by 2030. Area: 2,010 sq mi (land and water) Established: 1861 Population (2009): 584,343 Largest employment industries: Trade, Transportation and Utilities County Seat: Bartow Median age (2007): 39.3 Incorporated Communities: City of Auburndale, City of Bartow, City of Davenport, Town of Dundee, City of Eagle Lake, City of Fort Meade, City of Frostproof, City of Haines City, Village of Highlands Park, Town of Hillcrest Heights, City of Lake Alfred, Town of Lake Hamilton, City of Lakeland, City of Lake Wales, City of Mulberry, Town of Polk City and City of Winter Haven. Polk County has a total land area of 1,875 square miles. The population grew from 405,382 persons in 1990 to 584,343 persons in 2009, yielding a density of 312 persons per square mile. Between 1990 and 2009, the average annual growth rate was 2.32% per year. BEBR projects that the County will grow to 679,600 persons by 2020 and 774,300 persons by 2030. poK)uLartion and statistics HARDEE Area: 638 sq mi (land and water) Established: 1921 Population (2009): 28,333 Largest employment industries: Trade, Transportation and Utilities County Seat: Wauchula Median age (2007): 32.1 Incorporated Communities: City of Bowling Green, City of Wauchula, Town of Zolfo Springs Hardee County has a total land area of 637 square miles. The population grew from 19,499 persons in 1990 to 28,333 persons in 2009, yielding a density of 44 persons per square mile. Between 1990 and 2009, the average annual growth rate was 2.38% per year. BEBR projects that the County will grow to 29,500 persons by 2020 and 30,700 persons by 2030. HIGHLANDS Area: 1,106 sq mi (land and water) Established: 1921 Population (2009): 99,713 Largest employment industries: Trade, Transportation and Utilities County Seat: Sebring Median age (2007): 50.8 Incorporated Communities: City of Avon Park, Town of Lake Placid, City of Sebring. Highlands County has a total land area of 1,029 square miles. The population grew from 68,432 persons in 1990 to 99,713 persons in 2009, yielding a density of 97 persons per square mile. Between 1990 and 2009, the average annual growth rate was 2.41% per year. BEBR projects that the County will grow to 116,300 persons by 2020 and 130,700 persons by 2030. OKEEDHOBEE Area: 892 sq mi (land and water) Established: 1917 Population (2009): 39,703 Largest employment industries: Trade, Transportation and Utilities County Seat: Okeechobee Median age (2007): 37.3 Incorporated Communities: City of Okeechobee. Okeechobee County has a total land area of 774 square miles. The population grew from 29,627 persons in 1990 to 39,703 persons in 2009, yielding a density of 51 persons per square mile. Between 1990 and 2009, the average annual growth rate was 1.79% per year. BEBR projects that the County will grow to 44,500 persons by 2020 and 48,200 persons by 2030. DeSoto Hardee 2000 2009 2020 38,400 29,500 116,300 44,500 679,600 908,300 2030 32,309 34,792 41,800 30,700 130,700 48,200 774,300 1,025,700 26,938 28,333 Highlands Okeechobee Polk Region 87,366 99,713 35,910 39,703 483,924 666,447 584,343 786,884 Chart Source: Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) at the University of Florida, 2009 All population projections were based on the medium value. recionaL and STRATEGIC REGIONAL POLICY PLAN (SRPP) The Strategic Regional Policy Plan (SRPP) for the Central Florida Regional Planning Council and its constituent jurisdictions, provides a long range guide for the physical, economic, and social development of the region. The SRPP is a direction -setting tool rather than a regulatory document. Its focus is to strategically address certain systems which make up the region. The systems or elements in the SRPP are mandated by the Florida Legislature. The SRPP is not merely a plan for the Regional Planning Council, it is a plan for all the cities and counties within the Region; those communities who are active participants in shaping a healthy and sustainable future. The SRPP contains the following five elements: • Natural Resources • Economic Development • Regional Transportation • Affordable Housing • Emergency Preparedness Another major component of the SRPP is the is an documentation of Natural Resources of Regional _ # Significance and Significant Regional Facilities. These materials document the Region's network of natural systems as they relate to developing urban and agricultural areas. They also document historic resources and critical infrastructure; resources that preserve our heritage and provide the foundation of our future Mart�ie development. ---- Each local government comprehensive plan amendment in the region is evaluated for consistency with the SRPP. In 2009, a total of 65 amendments were reviewed by the Council. No amendments were found inconsistent with the SRPP. A- L_ocOL covernmcn-r assisTancc LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE The Central Florida Regional Planning serves 30 local government jurisdictions including five counties and 25 municipalities. The CFRPC provides assistance to those jurisdictions through a number of services and special tasks as listed below: Planning Advisory Services: Evaluation and Appraisal Reports (EARs): In 2009, the CFRPC provided Planning Advisory Services to 15 jurisdictions. Planning Advisory Services include technical assistance in the review and preparation of small and large-scale comprehensive plan amendments as well as rezonings and development proposals. In many jurisdictions, the CFRPC was designated as the City or Town Planner. The CFRPC provided an on -site planner one to two days per week for two of the cities. Ten Year Water Supply Plans: In 2005, the Florida Legislature made significant changes to Chapters 163 and 373 of Florida Statutes to strengthen the link between land use and water supply planning. Local governments must amend their comprehensive plans to be consistent with the Water Management District's Regional Water Supply Plan. The Council assisted four local governments in the preparation of required water supply plans and amendments. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mapping Services: The CFRPC provided GIS Mapping Services to 16 municipalities within the Region in 2009. The GIS mapping services included updates to the Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map of each jurisdiction as well as requested maps such as the delineation of Community Redevelopment Areas, Utility Service Areas, and of natural resources and environmentally sensitive areas. Annual Capital Improvement Element Updates: Florida Statutes mandate that, by December 1st of each year, local governments must update and adopt the Capital Improvement Element (CIE), including the CIE 5-Year Schedule of Improvements, after adoption of the Annual Budget and CIP. The Council assisted 10 local governments in the preparation and adoption of CIE's in 2009. Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes require that all local governments in the State of Florida prepare an Evaluation and Appraisal Report of their comprehensive plan every seven years. The EAR provides a review of the comprehensive plan and recommendations on how the plan should be amended to better serve the community in future years. Most of the jurisdictions in the Region have EAR due dates between the years of 2008 and 2010. EAR preparation and completion is approximately an 18-month process. In total, the CFRPC completed 19 EARs in 2009. Comprehensive Plan Updates (EAR -Based Amendments): Section 163.3191, Florida Statutes requires that all local governments in the State of Florida, following preparation of their Evaluation and Appraisal Report, update their comprehensive plan based on recommendations in the EAR. In 2009, the CFRPC assisted two counties in the preparation of the EAR -Based Amendments. Land Development Regulations (LDRs): In 2009, the Council assisted one local jurisdiction in re -writing its Land Development Regulations. The Council provided ongoing technical assistance regarding LDRs to the 15 cities for which it provides Planning Advisory Services. Public School Facilities Elements: In 2005, Senate Bill 360 was passed by the Florida Legislature initiating changes to Florida's growth management laws to include requirements for public school facility planning. In response, all local governments in Florida containing public school facilities are required to adopt a Public School Facilities Element (PSFE) into their Comprehensive Plans. The Council assisted one County in the preparation and adoption of the Public School Facilities Element and interlocal agreement. ❑5 ej, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) designated the Central Florida Regional Planning Council as an Economic Development District Region IV) in 1976. The district is a mix of urban and rural areas and includes the counties of DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Okeechobee and Polk. The Council receives funding from the EDA to provide assistance to local governments and economic development agencies in securing Economic Development Administration funding for viable projects, and to develop Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS). The CEDS is an economic development plan designed to bring public and private sectors together to create an economic road map to diversify and strengthen the regional economy. It serves as a guide for establishing regional goals and objectives, developing and implementing a regional plan of action and identifying investment priorities and funding sources. It also assigns responsibilities for execution of the plan to lead organizations. The Council submitted its 5-year plan to the EDA in 2007. Amendments were submitted in 2008. There were no amendments to the plan in 2009. Central Florida Regional Planning Council Economic Development District (EDD) for the Central Florida Region FMW economic ae\//eLopment ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS This year was a busy year for economic development activity and grant queries in the Region, as well as across the Country. The Central Florida Regional Planning Council assisted in the preparation of several EDA grant applications in an effort to continue to plan for and stimulate economic development in our Region. The Council itself successfully applied for an EDA grant for an Economic Analysis and Disaster Resiliency Study of the effects of a future Catastrophic Event in the Central Florida Region. The information provided by the Study will assist in improving decision making in preparation for and during future catastrophic events. It will also assist in maintaining business continuity whereby businesses may avoid, or can quickly recover from a disaster. If these areas can become more resilient and prepared, less damage may be incurred and there could be a faster recovery period in the aftermath of a future disaster. RURAL AREAS OF CRITICAL ECONOMIC CONCERN (RACEC) The economic development area served by the Council is also part of a State of Florida program called the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI). This program is a coalition of state and rural governmental agencies whose aim is to foster economic development in economically distressed rural areas. The Florida Heartland REDI has an array of programs to assist the area's economic activities. The Governor's office designated three Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern (RACEC) in the state, and as part of the effort to bring a skilled workforce and higher paid jobs to these regions, a "Catalyst" project was undertaken in each region. Under the framework of the am" Catalyst initiative, all local governments within the RACEC can participate in the wao investment required to implement a jobs -producing project within the rural area and can share in additional revenues generated by the Room project. The Catalyst project selected in this region includes" healthcare services, life sciences, and environmental industries and science. The Sebring Airport Authority was chosen as the site for the project which is listed as project number one in the CEDS. Northwest RACE( South Central RACEC North Central RACEC 1K Rural Counties DEE OAF y0 OTO HIGHLANDS BFF. PERFORMANCE MEASURES passenger Trlps proVIOC(A 153,275 VCHICLe mlLes TraVCLLea 292069047 TOTaL aCCICIenTs TOTaL LOCAL MCITCH $809465 TOTaL oiDeraTlnc expense $3,3269934 Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged transportation OiscO\/anTaccO TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED PROWAM The Central Florida Regional Planning Council is the Designated Official Planning Agency (DOPA) for the Transportation Disadvantaged Program (Chapter 427, Florida Statutes) in Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties. The Council provides planning services and staff support and implements the program for the TD Commission at the local level. The TD Commission ensures the availability of safe, efficient, cost-effective and quality transportation services for individuals throughout the State. The Central Florida Regional Planning Council created a multi -county service area which is served by a Local Coordinating Board (LCB) comprised of members from each of the three counties. This Board provides oversight and recommendations to the CTC for transportation operations, conducts evaluations of the CTC and its operators, sets local standards and develops the service area plan called the Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP). The Council selected a Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for the three -County service area to serve for the next five years. The CTC for the service area is a total brokerage system and contracts with local transportation providers who provide the actual transportation service. TRIPS PROVIDED PER COUNTY County People I Total Unmet Demand Served Trips for Trips Hardee 450 18,885 823 Highlands 2,419 98,165 3,359 Okeechobee 590 36,225 456 Region 3,459 153,275 4,638 QUOLIC rtransirt PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE PROGRAM The Central Florida Regional Planning Council administers the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 program for the Multi -County Transportation Disadvantaged service area of Hardee, Highlands and Okeechobee counties. These funds are designated to be used in rural communities throughout the United States. The area is without public transit service and the FTA 5311 funds are used to enhance mobility to the general public in the service area. In FY 2008/2009 approximately 20,100 trips were provided to the general public through this program. FUNDING SUPPORT In addition to the FTA Section 5311 funds, the Council also applies for FTA 5310 Capital funds to procure vehicles that are used in the Multi -County Transportation Disadvantaged service area of Hardee, Highlands and Okeechobee counties. Vehicles awarded through this grant are titled to the Council which then leases them to the Community Transportation Coordinator. The Council was awarded funds to procure two wheelchair accessible mini vans through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This award saved the service area approximately $85,000 in waived local match. Funds received through the FTA 5311 and 5310 programs bring additional resources to the service area in the amount of approximately $550,000. (DVEOLIA TRANSPORTATION PERFORMANCE MEASURES passenger trips iDrovlcied 209100 verllcI_es avall_a1DLe tl-1roLICH awarded Funds 2 service area Funds saved THrouc-1 award $85,000 vaI_ue or service provided $550,000 WWW.FTA.DOT.GOV i' heart�anc ruraL mo0iLit� stua� Central Florida Regional Planning Council staff participated as a Steering Committee member in the development of a Florida Department of Transportation, District One, Heartland Rural Mobility Plan (HRMP). FDOT partnered with the Florida Heartland Rural Economic Development Initiative, Inc. (FHREDI) to develop an overall mobility improvement process for the six counties and four communities in the FHREDI region, which includes the Central Florida Regional Planning Council's rural member counties. The HRMP is a comprehensive planning effort that: • Outlines a strategic approach to providing mobility services to residents of the region • Provides a sound business foundation for mobility services in the region • Meets the mobility needs of the region and employers • Identifies mobility service concepts based upon a needs analysis that included significant public outreach and participation • Recommends a governing structure and finance plan for new Heartland mobility services • Enables access to all potential funding from federal, state, and local sources STATEWIDE REGIONAL EVACUATION STUDIO The Statewide Regional Evacuation Study Program is the first comprehensive attempt to develop a fully integrated evacuation plan to serve the needs of the entire state. This plan, while targeted toward hurricane evacuation, can be used to manage and coordinate evacuations for any natural or man-made disaster. While many counties and regions had evacuation studies in the past, they were not fully coordinated with adjacent regions. Therefore actions taken in one area that would have significant effects on another area were not coordinated. The Council will continue to participate in this effort as a member of the Regional Mobility Working Group. Okeechobee DeSoto Glades Pahokee,r �r Bell Glade Hendry South Bay Immokalee Florida Heartland Rural Economic Development Initiative Study Area encompasses four of the CFRPC's five counties: DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands and Okeechobee and Polk This study will provide planning tools that will allow for fully integrated, seamless planning across counties and regions to manage the movement of large numbers of citizens safely out of the areas in danger. Completion of this study is anticipated by June of 2010. Once accepted and approved by the Florida State Department of Emergency Management, training will be provided to each county's emergency management personnel on how to use this tool to better plan for and manage evacuations. emercenc-j management LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE, DISTRICT T The CFRPC is the coordinator for the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) that is responsible for increasing hazardous materials safety and awareness. The LEPC accomplishes this by assisting in planning for chemical spill mitigation, supporting and providing training events, designing, conducting and evaluating emergency exercises, and educating the public on how to react to a hazardous materials release. The LEPC is made up of individuals from diverse occupations. Members represent the various groups of first responders (Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Medical Services) while others represent corporate partners such as Publix, Mosaic and Coca-Cola. The goal of the LEPC is twofold. First, to establish smooth working relationships so that when an agency responds to an incident, they have already worked with and trained alongside the other responders. Second, to educate the public and professional responders on how to react to incidents in an "all hazards" environment. HAZARDOUS ANALYSIS INSPECTIONS The Hazards Analysis (HA) program monitors facilities that have extremely hazardous substances held in stock or used in their day to day operations. Some of these chemicals include Anhydrous Ammonia, Paraquat Dichloride, Sulfuric Acid and Chlorine. CFRPC conducts inspections in Okeechobee and DeSotc Counties under the HA inspection program. Each year the Council assesses approximately 15 sites as directed by the State of Florida. The data collected is used by the LEPC and local first responders to develop hazardous materials emergency plans for use in responding to and recovering from a release or spill of hazardous or toxic substances. CITY OF LAKELAND ANHYDROUS AMMONIA EXERCISE In October the CFRPC executed a Table Top Exercise focused on the potential response to a major anhydrous ammonia leak in Lakeland. This exercise evaluated the policies, plans and procedures that would be used to manage the response techniques should a similar accident occur. The exercise was planned and conducted with Polk County Emergency Management, the City of Lakeland and Lakeland Electric staff. The exercise scenario assumed a release of ammonia from the Larson Power Plant with a downwind plume that isolated many medical offices and assisted living facilities. Over 100 first responders, including city and county leaders, participated in the exercise. It was their responsibility to ensure that if confronted with an event such as this, they would be fully prepared. While this exercise was conducted in Lakeland, the lessons learned will apply to any facility within our region that uses anhydrous ammonia. This exercise will serve as the model for the LEPC Biennial Hazardous Materials Exercise to be conducted in Spring 2010. SMALL QUANTITY GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE The Small Quantity Generators (SQG) program identifies and monitors facilities that produce some form of hazardous waste either as a product or a by-product of their day to day business. This includes, but is not limited to, automotive repair facilities, dry cleaners, medical facilities that use x-ray machines, and many manufacturing businesses.The CFRPC conducted 285 inspections in three counties. All facilities are inspected every five years. The CFRPC maintains records of active businesses and historical data concerning the type of businesses that have occupied a given address in the past. NearrtLana OrownFle�Os revirtaLizartion program ,\and BroatED STgT�S• HBRP � W Ulle d JO r'4[ PROS EG THE GRANT The CFRPC received a one million dollar, three-year Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to undertake a pilot program known as the Heartland Brownfields Revitalization Partnership (HBRP. The grant PaK PHOSPHATE Mu will assist Polk County, and the Cities of Fort Meade and Mulberry conduct environmental . MINE AREA! assessments and reuse planning to put CITIES economically -obsolete properties back into productive use. BARRIERS To REDEVELOPMENT OUR ROLE Brownfields are defined as abandoned or under used industrial and commercial facilities and sites where redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination. Generally, brownfield sites exist in a community's industrial section, such as abandoned factories or commercial buildings. Small brownfields sites may also be found in many older residential neighborhoods. Former dry cleaning establishments or gas stations often produced high levels of subsurface contaminants during prior operations. Some agricultural and mining uses also produced potential brownfields. Many brownfield sites sit idle and unused for decades because of fears that the cost of cleaning them is more than the land would be worth after remediation of contaminants. The CFRPC serves as the project manager for the County and Cities and provides planning services, manages the environmental consultants, coordinates the program activities, conducts public outreach activities and handles grant administration and reporting. The Grant will enable the HBRP Coalition to: • Identify and create an inventory of potential brownfields sites • Select sites for Phase I and Phase II Assessment and fund the assessments • Carry out public outreach and provide information and involvement opportunities • Conduct Phase I and Phase II Assessments for contamination • Establish state -designated brownfields areas and sites to access incentives • Plan for remediation and reuse of the brownfields sites • Work with the Polk Health Department on public health monitoring • Coordinate with economic development agencies to market the brownfields properties aeon parr\- joInT Ana use srtua�-j THE RANGE The Avon Park Air Force Range (APAFR) is the largest bombing and gunnery range east of the Mississippi River. With approximately 400 square miles of restricted airspace and 1,000 square miles of military operating area, it is the second largest military installation in Florida. Located in Highlands and Polk Counties, APAFR's 106,000 acres provide an important training facility for active and reserve military units from all services and civilian public safety organizations. THE STUDY The Council is conducting a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) in collaboration with APAFR and the four Counties of Highlands, Okeechobee, Osceola and Polk, and the three cities of Avon Park, Frostproof and Sebring that are affected by the military training activities on the Range. The study is analyzing planned future land uses and military activities for compatibility and will make recommendations based on this analysis. A JLUS Working Group of staff from each jurisdiction meets to review and approve the data that is being developed by the Study Consultants. To provide policy guidance, the partner jurisdictions have each named an elected representative to serve on the JLUS Policy Committee. The Policy Committee will review the study recommendations and take them to their jurisdictions' elected bodies for consideration and implementation. Situated on a geological formation known as the Bombing Range Ridge, the Range also plays an important role in the protection of the environment and the threatened and endangered species that live on the Range. The Range has an extensive environmental program designed to preserve and protect the scrub habitat that provides a home for these and many other native Florida Species. Osceola Polk Frostproof 1t Aran Psrs Air fon'.e •sspP Avon Pa # Okeechobee .rb o(o Highlands FUTURE PLANS During 2008-2009, Study Consultants were selected and land use and military data was gathered, mapped and analyzed. During 2009-2010 it is anticipated that: • Two public workshops will be held in each County to get public input • Recommendations will be made by the Study Consultants for consideration by the Policy Committee and each Jurisdiction During the final, implementation stage of the Study, Council staff will be working with each jurisdiction to help them implement the adopted recommendations. For more information on the Range and the Joint Land Use Study, visit the website at www.avonparkjlus.com. envisioning our Future heartland THE VISION We have referred to 2008-2009 as the Year of the Task Force, and what a year it was! Four Task Forces met Education, Workforce and Development beginning in 2008 and throughout 2009. These task forces Economic worked throughout the year on identification of Key Issues _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ and Draft Goal Setting. Throughout 2009, the Central Florida Regional Planning Council continued its visioning effort for Florida's Heartland Region, entitled Heartland 2060, which began in September 2007. The Heartland Region encompasses seven Counties in Central Florida, including DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Okeechobee and Polk. These Counties have substantial rural and agricultural areas that are being impacted by growth pressures. The objective of Heartland 2060 is to create a vision for the future that enables growth while preserving natural areas and protecting wildlife and agricultural production, supporting healthy communities large and small, and ensuring a vibrant economic and social life. The Heartland Region is unique in natural habitat, rural lifestyle, and agricultural heritage while areas are regionally changing due to growth and development. The Core Values of the vision were established by the Leadership Team and address the key concerns of the Region. These values are: • Stewardship of Natural Resources • Our Water Resources • Respect for Agriculture • Our Communities • Future for Our Children • Sustainable Growth emeroino meoareoi ons Cascadia x F }}7' .3 M +{ front Range Glilovnla , +; O ' l P Southern': California b Arizona S 7 Sun } i) 10 Ew J C..+ t' C) Great Lakes 060 Texas Triangle Cp Piedmont 00 Gulf Coast Atla*Florida ti A �t As the Florida Mega -Region continues to emerge (Miami/Tampa/Orlando/Jacksonville, the Heartland Region is poised to reap great rewards in the future, with proper planning now. The Heartland 2060 Visioning effort has been exploring Florida's potential as a Global Gateway, and how the Heartland Region can be a hub in the logistics chain. The composition of the Heartland's industry is cumenTu Agriculture Construction —� Tourism Renewable Energy Northeast METRO AR�EEAA/A POPULATION 150.000 -2 1 MILLION V ON 1 - MILLION 6 MILLI & 3 - 2 MILLION The United States Emerging Megaregions from left to right: Cascadia Northern California Southern California Front Range Arizona Sun Corridor Texas Triangle Great Lakes Gulf Coast Piedmont Atlantic Northeast Florida changing at the same time that these trends are forming. Cooperative Regional Planning is an essential part of realizing the opportunities that have been presented to the Region and the State. As the Florida Mega -Region continues to develop, we will continue driving the vision to support the economic development opportunities that allow our communities to have a thriving future. CHANGING INDUSTRY COMPOSITION hecrTLana Tomo~-roui Lifestyle Bio- Tourism Business Communities Life Travel ciences Tourism & Construction Trade & Healthcare Sustainable Recreation Logistics Agriculture Green Bio- Building Agriculture Rural Advanced Care Manufacturing our reQionaL councL members DESOTO COUNTY BUDDY MANSFIELD DESOTO COUNTY COMMISSIONER HARDEE COUNTY MINOR L. BRYANT HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER HIGHLANDS COUNTY JEFF CARLSON HIGHLANDS COUNTY COMMISSIONER OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AWN NOEL CHANDLER �I OKEECHOBEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER i POLK COUNTY 1h.LEAN REED POLK COUNTY COMMISSIONER PAT HUFF BARTOW CITY COMMISSIONER 6A LORENZO L. DIXON PH.D. ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL MEMBER CLARENCE BOLIN WAUCHULA CITY COMMISSIONER SCOTT STANLEY SEBRING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER CLAYTON WILLIAMS OKEECHOBEE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD WIGGS LAKELAND CITY COMMISSIONER JACQUELINE TUCKER DESOTO COUNTY GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEE VACANT HARDEE COUNTY VACANT GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEE ANDY TUCK HIGHLANDS COUNTY GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEE WILLIAM "BILL' KEENE SR. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEE JEFF POTTER WINTER HAVEN CITY COMMISSIONER DR. MARSHALL ERLINDA RADA— GOODMAN P I LK INGTON POLK COUNTY POLK COUNTY GUBERNATORIAL GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEE APPOINTEE t EX OFFICIO Ab BEN WALKER BILL ROYCE JASON GREEN JOANNE MCCELLAN LYNN TOPEL , PLANNING AND PUBLIC PLANNING DIRECTOR PLANNING MANAGER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRANSPORTATION OKEECHOBEE COUNTY DESOTO COUNTY WATER MANAGEMENT FLORIDA DEPARTMENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT DISTRICT FLORIDA HEARTLAND RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT , OF TRANSPORTATION, INITIATIVE DISTRICT ONE serving our region COUNCIL STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION PLANNING PROGRAMS FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION PATRICIA M. STEED MARIA BARMBY AICP MARCIA STASZKO & TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SENIOR PLANNER PROGRAM DIRECTOR PH. ExT. 130 PH. EXT. 110 PH. ExT. 103 EVA HALL CPA ADMINISTRATIVE I FINANCE DIRECTOR JENNIFER CODO-SALISBURY RON BORCHERS CHUCK CARTER PH. EXT. 1OS MPA, AICP PLANNING DIRECTOR PLANNER PROGRAM MANAGER PH. ExT. 178 PH. ExT. 112 PH. EXT. 107 PATRICK BRETT TECHNOLOGY MANAGER/SENIOR PLANNER HELEN SEARS KATHERINE PURCELL KATHRYN HALL PH. ExT. 104 PRINCIPAL PLANNER GIS COORDINATOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR PH. EXT. 124 PH. EXT. 108 PH. ExT. 129 MELISSA ZERTH SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT MARLENE SANCHEZ ALAN KLOSE AICP PLANNER PLANNER PH. EXT. 101 SENIOR PLANNER PH. EXT. 106 REGINA LAUSELL PH. EXT. 177 PUBLICATIONS AND GRAPHIC DESIGN LISA THOMPSON WEIGERS PH. EXT. 102 SHANNON BRETT SENIOR PLANNER SENIOR PLANNER LARRY PENDARVIS PH. ExT. 132 WEBMASTER MARK HILL MISSIE BARLETTO TOM DEARDORFF VACANT VACANT DEVELOPMENT SOUTH FLORIDA POLK COUNTY HARDEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES DIRECTOR WATER MANAGEMENT GROWTH PLANNING ENVIRONMENTAL HIGHLANDS COUNTY DISTRICT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT PROTECTION PLANNING DEPARTMENT SraFF "�_Jcu maKe a vo n-fi-c)t�rinc our service L-ivinc 0� LUNart J ou The spirit of volunteerism is exemplified not only by the CFRPC's Council members, but its staff as well. Volunteering is about active citizenship. From local athletic teams to national non -profits, giving our QCT, OU Jou time and resources is another way we are able to actively participate in building our region's communities. In addition to supporting our local schools and parishes through growth, leadership and program maKe a L IFC sponsorship, here is a list of the organizations our CFRPC team has volunteered with this year: 0 J UJI-10T Heartland for Children Little Leagues Leadership Programs Humane Society JoU Q) VC Community Visioning Sports Coaching Habitat for Humanity Parent Associations sir wins -ton Rotary International Reading is Fundamental Cf1Ur_CHL_L_ The Salvation Army Chambers of Commerce Catholic Charities USGBC Emerging Green Builders Polk Vision School Supply & Collection Programs Kiwanis Keep Winter Haven Clean & Beautiful SPCA School, Church Community Volunteers cuarcan ad LlTem THOMAS YATAI3E AWARD Each year one person from each region is selected for recognition by the State Emergency Response Commission for Hazardous Materials. This recognition is through the Thomas Yatabe Certificate of amerlcan cancer socleT� Outstanding Achievement representing outstanding achievement in implementation and support of the Emergency Planning and Community reL09 For LIFe Right -To -Know Act. This year's award was given to a member of our staff, Charles Carter, representing LEPC District 7 in 2009. Mr. Carter oversees the efforts of the LEPC, conducts the Hazards Analysis Inspections, Manages the Leaoue of women voters SQG Program and is our principal author of the Statewide Regional Evacuation Study. In addition, Mr. Carter designs and manages numerous exercises and training events throughout the year. senior or-orians uniTed way FinanciaL report REVENUE BY PROGRAM: Local Government Assistance $ 1,084,461 Developments of Regional Impact $ 336,266 Transportation Programs $ 658,969 Joint Land Use Study $ 212,087 Emergency Management Programs $ 222,107 Other Programs $ 124,068 TOTAL REVENUE $ 2,637,958 FY 2008/2009 REVENUE SOURCES Member Assessment! 7% Federal _ Revenue 33% State - -- Revenue 18% Local Revenue 42% FY 2008/2009 EXPENDITURES Other Program Expe---- 13 Program Revenue Directly Passed-Thn 49% -r -ie FlnanClaL- srtartemenrts of rtNe cFrpc are auairtea each FIScaL- year. rtNe FoL_L-owinc inFormartion was exrtrracrtea From rthe Financial srtartemenrts For rtNe Liear enaecj seotember 30, 2009. REVENUE SOURCES Local Revenue State Revenue Federal Revenue Member Assessments TOTAL $ 1,103,086 $ 476,518 $ 863,274 $ 195,080 $ 2,637,958 EXPENDITURES Personnel Expenses Personnel Expenses $ 1,081,509 38% Program Revenue $ 1,364,331 Directly Passed-Thru Other Program $ 360,696 Expenses '1c Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) WEBSITE: WVVW.AVONPARKJLUS.COM PROJECT MANAGER: HELEN SEARS TEL: 863.534.7130 A24 EM: HSEARS@CFRPC.ORG Heartland Brownfields Revitalization Project PROJECT MANAGER,: HELEN SEARS TEL: 863.534.7130 A24 EM: HSEARSOCFRPC.ORG Heartland 2060 WEBSITE: VVVVW.HEARTLAND206O.COM PROJECT MANAGER: SHANNON BRETT TEL: 863.534.7130 A32 EM: SBRETT@CFRPC.ORG WIXT LAND USE STUDY JLUSsT � � � � � i � r, i. � i �t � u is � i r � ♦ i , City of Okeechobee SS SE 3""Av Okeechobee FL 34974-2932 Office of the City Administrator Brian Whitehall Ph 863-763-3372 Fax 763-1686 email: bwhitehalacityofokeechobee com *****Memorandum ***** Date: City Council Meeting - May 18, 2010 TO: Mayor & City Council FR: City Administrator RE: Agenda Addition — Gary .Ritter, SFWMD Prior to the meeting I distributed literature that appears a bit disturbing to the Okeechobee area in regards to the construction of a reservoir in the Lake... disturbing to the point that I contacted Gary Ritter for some clarification. Gary asked if he could be of assistance to the City Council in reviewing SFWIVID's latest efforts and I invited him to the City Council meeting tonight. South Florida Water Management District Water Resources A visory Commission - Issues Workshop Riverf Grass Project Planning Phase II May 20, 2010 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. John Boy Auditorium 1200 South W.C. Owen Avenue, Clewiston, FL 1. Welcome and Opening Remarks Dick Pettigrew, Facilitator 2. Phase II Plan Formulation - Reservoir within Lake Okeechobee Matt Morrison, Director, Project Coordination Division 3. Introduction to Phase II Planning Tools • Hydraulics and Conveyance Design and Evaluation Tools Alan Hall, Chief Consulting Engineer, Project Coordination Division • Planning Level Capital Cost Estimating Tool Matt Morrison • Operations & Maintenance Cost Estimating Tool Joe Albers, Engineer Principal, Engineering Projects Division 4. Presentations • Aquifer Storage and Recovery Larry Gerry, Chief Scientist, Federal & State Policy Section S. Future Meetings Matt Morrison 6. Meeting Summary/Adjourn Dick Pettigrew Lunch break times to be announced. Public comment is welcome throughout the workshop and following each presentation. eI CAO --54-; 11 1 --67 Vision Statement L A k,6 AJ r) f it� �I) l kr + \rllG A Maximize restoration opportunities for the South Florida ecosystem by C, acquiring strategically located lands, establishing a managed system of water storage and treatment, and restoring a historic hydrologic connection to benefit America's Everglades, Lake Okeechobee, and the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers and estuaries. l�� 1 D (� Goals ■ Increase availability of water storage to reduce harmful freshwater shwater D discharges from Lake Okeechobee to Florida's coastal rivers and estuaries and to redistribute more water to the south to restore the southern Everglades ■ Increase availability of storage and treatment to enhance delivery of cleaner water to the Everglades ■ Prevent harmful phosphorus flows from entering Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades ■ Eliminate need for "back -pumping" water into Lake Okeechobee ■ Improve U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' options for managing Lake Okeechobee within a more desirable ecological range ■ Provide additional water storage alternatives to relieve some pressures on Herbert Hoover Dike while continuing to pursue timely rehabilitation ■ Support continued regional agriculture, as well as economic diversification, where viable Scope Determine the range and general location of acreage needed north of the Everglades Protection Area for storing, treating and delivering the water flows needed to restore the Everglades, while enhancing ecological values in Lake Okeechobee and the northern estuaries. I I a tc IE 9 re Design Assumptions Reservoir Within Lake Okeechobee John Mitnik, P.E., Division Director ■ Configuration Components North Storage -Yes South Deep Storage - No South Shallow Storage — No Stormwater Treatment Area —Yes Canal Conveyance Improvements —Yes Other —Yes RESOPs • use all parameters within RESOPs to achieve model optimum benefits —Yes 29 r. 91A I Stormwater Treatment Feature 53,500 acres of land 23 compartments (cells) 160 internal structures • 64 miles of embankment • 7.6 miles of conveyance improvements Inflow Structures — 3 pump stations 4,000 cfs, 4,000 cfs, 3,000 cfs Outflow Structures — 1 pump stations 8,000 cfs Potential Impacts Bald Eagles Indigo Snake Panther Habitat ) Power Lines I =" Other Features (treatment, storage, conveyance, other) Dispersed Storage within Nicodemus Slough Holey Land Flowway Potential Impacts Bald Eagles Snail Kites Indigo Snake Panther Habitat ( A May 19, 2010 Tommy Strowd Deputy Executive Director of Operations & Maintenance South Florida Water Management District 3301 Gun Club Rd P O Box 24680 West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680 RE: SFWMD Water Resources Advisory Commission — Lake Reservoir The Okeechobee area continues to scrutinize the efforts of South Florida Water Management's Water Resources Advisory Commission as it relates specifically to Lake Okeechobee reservoir configurations. At the May 18, 2010 meeting the Okeechobee City Council unanimously vocalized their adamant opposition to any plan that calls for a reservoir within the boundaries of the Lake, but more importantly a north storage configuration that we believe will carry with it severe detrimental economic impact. While we understand that the feasibility of this endeavor is in its infancy, the City wishes to make it perfectly clear that even conceptually the reservoir would serve to undermine generations of economic growth that have depended on the use of the lake in its present state. Numerous area entities rely on the unadulterated lake as a source of revenue and enjoyment. Furthermore, we are skeptical that any compelling argument would somehow justify a positive ecological impact. The hint of this project has already caused an uproar in our community. As elected officials, we have an obligation to oversee what is in the best interest of our community and most certainly, this is a cause that will force us to rise to that occasion. We sincerely feel that this alternative is beyond comprehension and hope that you will eventually come to the same conclusion. Sincerely, James E. Kirk Mayor C: Gary Ritter, Director of SFWMD Okeechobee Center