2012-08-21CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
AUGUST 21, 2012 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND BUDGET WORKSHOP
OFFICIAL SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
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I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor:
August 21, 2012, City Council Regular Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
11. OPENING CEREMONIES:
Invocation to be given by Reverend Cary McKee of More 2 Life Ministries;
Pledge of Allegiance to be led by the Mayor.
III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk.
Mayor James E. Kirk
Council Member Devin Maxwell
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 WorksDirectorDonnie Robertson
IV. OPEN BUDGET WORKSHOP - Mayor.
A. Discuss the proposed 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Budget - Finance
Director (Exhibit 1).
Mayor Kirk called the August 21, 2012, City Council Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
The invocation was offered by Reverend Cary McKee of More 2 Life Ministries;
The Pledge was led by Mayor Kirk.
City Clerk Gamiotea called the roll:
Present
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Present (entered Chambers at 5:50 p.m.)
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MAYOR KIRK RECESSED THE REGULAR MEETING AND OPENED THE BUDGET WORKSHOP AT 5:03 P.M.
Finance Director Riedel gave a power point presentation regarding the proposed 2012/2013 Fiscal Year budget
preparation process, the effects on decreased revenues from the continuing decline of property values, sales tax and
unfunded mandates from the State; as well as Staff's commitment to identify cost reduction practices. Departments
Heads have diligently continued to spend only what is necessary, which has narrowed the difference in budgeted verses
actual expenses. The highlight of the present year budget is the estimated year-end amounts. The City expects to only
utilize $42,674.00 of the budgeted $397,489.00 reserves approved at budget adoption. This is approximately 13 percent
of the budgeted amount; equating to less than one percent of the annual general fund budget. The proposed budget
includes the employee salary step plan, and a new proposed step plan for part-time employees.
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IV. BUDGET WORKSHOP CONTINUED.
A. Discuss the proposed 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Budget continued. The General Fund Budget Summary lists the beginning Fund Balance as $3,360,118.00. Revenues as $4,571,308.00.
Transfer -In Revenues of $902,772.00 (from Public Facilities Improvement Fund $398,000, Capital Improvement
Projects Fund $504,272.00 and Capital Improvement Projects -Impact Fees Fund $500.00). Total Expenditures as
$5,474,080.00. Leaving a Fund Balance of $3,360,118.00. This summary includes using the prior year millage rate
of 7.7432 and increasing it by one -quarter percent. In addition, Administrator Whitehall offered two other options for
Council consideration. One utilized the roll -back rate, increasing the millage to 8.2232. The second utilizes the past
year millage, and increases the amount of transfer -in revenue from the Capital Improvement Projects Fund.
Council then discussed each department's proposed budget, changes and comparison to last Fiscal Year as follows:
511-Legislative: Total Personnel Cost: $ 74,583.00
(City Council) Total Supplies and Other Services: LaL836.00
FY 2012/13 Proposed Total: $106,419.00
FY 2011/12 Budgeted Total: $111,136.00
Difference: $-4,717.00
Changes/Discussion: Pension contribution increased $62. Health Insurance premiums increased $231. Increased
Education $500. Increased Shared Services $950. Decreased Local Community request by $19,500. Council will have
to consider the requests from individual organizations. Last years budget was the final payment to IRSC for the Public
Safety Building, therefore a $2,272 decrease was reflected in the Interlocal Partnership with IRSC line item.
512-Executive: Total Personnel Cost: $154,582.00
(Administration) Total Supplies and Other Services: LiaZ52.00
FY 2012/13 Proposed Total: $174,334.00
FY 2011/12 Budgeted Total: $171,526.00
Difference: $ 2,808.00
Changes/Discussion: Pension contribution increased $376. Increased Health Insurance premiums by $904 and
Workers Compensation $39. Operating supplies, fuel costs, property casualty insurance and rental leases were
increased based on actual cost increases.
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IV. BUDGET WORKSHOP CONTINUED.
A. Discuss the proposed 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Budget continued. 2512-City Clerk: Total Personnel Cost: $134,285.00
Total Supplies and Other Services: 56131.00
FY 2012/13 Proposed Total: $190,416.00
FY 2011/12 Budgeted Total: $179,244.00
Difference: $ 11,172.00
Changes/Discussion: Pension contribution increased $150. Increased Health Insurance premiums by $898 and
Workers Compensation $38. Increased Municipal Code $1000 due to the number of changes proposed to implement
the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Increased Casualty Insurance $382. Advertisement was
increased based on trends. The cost for the 2012 Election was the purpose for the $5000 increase to Miscellaneous.
An upgrade of the Council Chambers recording software is the purpose for the $1300 increase in Repair and
Maintenance.
514-Legal Services: FY 2012/13 Proposed Total: 71 823.00
(City Attorney) FY 2011/12 Budgeted Total: $70,642.00
Difference: $ 1,181.00
Changes/Discussion: Increase in Health Insurance premiums $410. Increased the Professional Services by $621
based on trend. Repair and Maintenance increased $200 for computer upgrades. Decreased Office Supplies $50.
513-Finance: Total Personnel Cost: $163,142.00
Total Supplies and Other Services 93 282.00
FY 2012/13 Proposed Total: $256,404.00
FY 2011/12 Budgeted Costs: $223,561.00
Difference: $ 32,843.00
Cost changes included in above cost: Pension contribution increased $523. Increased Health Insurance premiums
by $1393 and Workers Compensation $42. Increased Other Contractual Services to include the cost of the Other Post
Employment Benefit (OPEB) Statement 45. Increase Repair and Maintenance $2,742, to focus on upgrading the City
website and server. Operating Supply was increased $850 based on trends and $250 earmarked for the Employee
Wellness Fair. The OPEB is part of the GASB Audit requirement which went into effect three years ago. The City was
able to participate in a free trial program rather than having to bear this expense during this time. However, the trial
program is now over and the expense of the mandated audit is upon the City.
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AGENDA
IV. BUDGET WORKSHOP CONTINUED.
A. Discuss the proposed 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Budget continued
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Finance Budget discussion continued, OPEB was issued to provide more complete, reliable, and decision -useful
financial reporting regarding the costs and financial obligations that governments incur when they provide post
employment benefits other than pension. Prior to Statement 45, governments typically followed a "pay-as-you-go"
accounting approach in which the cost of benefits is not reported until after employees retire. Since that approach only
reveals a limited amount of data and fails to account for costs and obligations incurred as governments receive
employee services for which they have promised future benefits payment. The report will provide an estimated cost
of the benefits and a total cost of the services a government provides to its constituents.
519-General Services: Total Personnel Cost: $ 82,181.00
Total Supplies and Other Services: 242 414.00
FY 2012/13 Proposed Total: $324,595.00
FY 2011/12 Budgeted Costs: $316,609.00
Difference: $ 9,986.00
Cost changes included in above cost: Increased Health Insurance premiums by $434 and Workers Compensation
$31. Increased Other Contractual Services to include the $6000 increase to the Animal Control contract with
Okeechobee County. Casualty Insurance increased $1400. Various other line items indicated increases and decreases
based on trends.
The County has notified Administrator Whitehall of the desire to renegotiate the Animal Control Services Contract. To
date he has not initiated those discussions, the proposed increase should be seen as a compromise to renegotiating
at this time.
521-Police: Total Personnel Cost: $1,683,025.00
Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 278,987.00
FY 2012/13 Proposed Total: $1,962,012.00
FY 2011/12 Budgeted Costs: $1,902,714.00
Difference: $59,298.00
Cost changes included in above cost: Decreased Pension contribution by $3,000. Salary line items were increased
due to new State mandated training requirements for Dispatchers. Increased Health Insurance premiums by $12,084
and Workers Compensation $2,454. Increased Repair and Maintenance line item in order to cover the user fee's for
the new radios, $6,000. Fuel was increased $9,774 due to increased costs.
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IV. BUDGET WORKSHOP CONTINUED.
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A. Discuss the proposed 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Budget continued. Police Department Budget discussion continued with Council questioning the decrease in court fine revenues by more
than $5000 and whether Chief Davis had identified the cause for the decrease or had any ideas to recover the revenue
loss. The court fines are up to the County Judge, in lieu of fines, it is possible he is issuing community service hours.
Council suggested Chief look at other types of citations already available to be issued when a violation occurs, and
that he may want to consider making some department policy changes to recover lost revenues.
RECESS BUDGET WORKSHOP - Mayor.
V. MINUTES - City Clerk.
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of
Council Action for the July 17, 2012 Regular Meeting.
VI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator.
A. Motion to approve the July 2012 Warrant Register:
General Fund ................................ $469,623.67
Community Development Block Grant Fund ........ $45,075.67
Public Facilities Improvement Fund ................ $11,748.03
Capital Improvement Projects Fund -Impact Fees ...... $6,143.20
MAYOR KIRK RECESSED THE BUDGET WORKSHOP 6:07 P.M. THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED IN
REGULAR SESSION AT 6:19 P.M.
Council Member Williams moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the July
17, 2012 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member O'Connor. There was no discussion on this item.
KIRK - YEA
WATFORD - YEA
MAXWELL - YEA
WILLIAMS - YEA
O'CONNOR-YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Watford moved to approve the July 2012 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four
hundred sixty-nine thousand, six hundred twenty-three dollars and sixty-seven cents ($469,623.67); Community
Development Block Grant Fund, forty-five thousand, seventy-five dollars and sixty-seven cents ($45,075.67); Public
Facilities Improvement Fund, eleven thousand, seven hundred forty-eight dollars and three cents ($11,748.03); and
Capital Improvement Projects Fund, six thousand, one hundred forty-three dollars and twenty cents ($6,143.20);
seconded by Council Member Williams. There was no discussion on this item.
KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA
WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
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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
Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
New Business items B and C were withdrawn.
MAYOR KIRK OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION AT 6:20 P.M.
A. 1. a) Motion to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 1088, adopting 111
Council Member O'Connor moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 1088, adopting a Natural Gas
a Natural Gas Franchise Agreement- City Attorney (Exhibit 2). Franchise Agreement; seconded by Council Member Watford.
b) Vote on motion to read by title only. VOTE
KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA
WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1088. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1088 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA, GRANTING A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF A NATURAL GAS SYSTEM WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE ORAS HEREAFTER AMENDED, TO FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR
DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A TERM OF YEARS WITH RENEWAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION LINES; PROVIDING FOR NONEXCLUSIVE USE OF CITY
RIGHTS -OF -WAY; PROVIDING FOR MAINTENANCEAND EMERGENCYRESPONSE; PROVIDING FORANNUAL
REVIEW OF SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR INDEMNIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR TERMINATION OF FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
2. a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1088. 111 Council Member O'Connor moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1088; seconded by Council Member Williams.
b) Public comments and discussion. III Mayd Kirk asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. There were none.
Mayor Kirk yielded the floor to Council for discussion. Mr. Barry Kennedy, Director of Gas Operations for Florida Public
Utilities Company (FPUC) was present to respond to any questions. The Council discussed the proposed franchise
agreement, for clarification purposes it was noted that this is a non-exclusive franchise for 30 years, therefore, another
natural gas company could come into the area. However, they would be required to obtain both the City and the
Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) approval. The City has the right to terminate the agreement within one
year, should construction not be started.
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VIII. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
A. 2. b) Public comments and discussion on adopting proposed Ordinance Regarding leaks, ruptures and emergency response, and a recent article in the Palm Beach Post regarding a debate
No. 1088 continued. between governmental agencies for the requirements of excessive flow values, Mr. Kennedy clarified that the
agreement requires the industry standard, which mandates the installation of the valves on residential customers and
only some types of commercial customers. The franchise fee is 6.5 percent paid on the company's gross revenue,
meaning only on the cost of the gas and the transportation to the customer. The general liability insurance policy and
construction bond amounts are adequate and in line with other entities. The company is required to supply the City
Clerk with a copy of the insurance certificate(s), listing the City as an additional insured, as evidence the policy(ies)
are in full force and effect at all times, including the specific amounts listed in the agreement. Prior to commencement
of the distribution system the City will be furnished with a construction bond.
Changes addressed at the first reading and implemented were that the six-month automatic renewal was deleted. The
paragraph that no one understood the meaning of regarding any waiver of obligation or default was deleted. The one
section not addressed was "Section 18(b) addressing those customers for whom the City has waived, in whole or in
part, to pay a franchise fee..." Council Member Watford suggested there should be no exceptions. Administrator
Whitehall responded he understood there would be a Resolution to address this section at a later date.
Discussion then turned to the impact the franchise would have on local vendors who have been in the natural gas
business for many years and whether this partnership would cause them to close their doors. Mr. Kennedy replied that
they will do whatever they can do to help them, his company will be employing workers and contractors. One local
company was specifically discussed that had been in business for 80 years, and whether FPUC was in any type of
partnership with them, of which Mr. Kennedy advised he could not answer due to confidentiality contracts.
Discussion ensued, Council Member Watford noted his frustration of not having his questions answered. This
agreement is a huge benefit to the City, it is an expense to FPUC, and it could have a huge impact on the City either
good or bad, that is why we have to try to evaluate the right decision. Council Member Watford moved to postpone
the adoption of proposed Ordinance No.1088 for 60 days or next meeting thereafter. Motion died for lack of second.
Council Member Maxwell then asked about the demand for availability of natural gas verses propane gas, as it seems
only certain businesses would be using the product. Would there be distribution lines to all businesses or would
trucking be necessary. Mr. Kennedy responded that some trucking of compressed natural gas to businesses that will
not have lines will be necessary until the distribution lines were finished, and only on a temporary basis. FPUC also
operates a propane gas service. However, propane makes better sense in some areas than others. The two are not
exclusive for one another; each has their practical use. Addressing the cost difference, he replied that FPUC is
providing a venue to businesses for a more option and less expensive gas.
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AGENDA
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED.
A. 2. b) Public comments and discussion on adopting proposed Ordinance
No. 1088 continued.
c) Vote on motion.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor.
IX. NEW BUSINESS.
A.1. a) Motion to read by title only and set September 4, 2012 as a final
public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 1089, regarding
Petition No. 12-001-R, submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on
behalf of property owners, A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC and E.A.A.A.S.
Holdings, LLC, to rezoning Lots 3 to 6 of Block 78, City of
Okeechobee from CPO to CLT - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit
3).
b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date.
c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1089.
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
For further clarification, the natural gas gate is located at Cemetery Road and U.S. Highway 441 North. The initial
infrastructure will be along U.S. Highway 441 and State Road 70. The County is not permitted by State law to require
a franchise agreement, they can only issue building permits. FPUC will also have to submit for Florida Department of
Transportation permits and City building permits.
VOTE
KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR -NO
WATFORD - No WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Kennedy thanked the City Staff for their assistance and introduced two FPUC employees who will be transferring
to Okeechobee to begin establishing the system.
MAYOR KIRK CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:58 P.M.
Council Member Watford moved to read by title only and set September 4, 2012 as a final public hearing date for
proposed Ordinance No. 1089, regarding Petition No. 12-001-R, submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of
property owners, A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC and E.A.A.A.S. Holdings, LLC, to rezone Lots 3 to 6 of Block 78, City of
Okeechobee from CPO to CLT; seconded by Council Member O'Connor.
KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA
WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1089 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 COMMERCIAL
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (CPO) ZONING DISTRICT TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL (CLT) ZONING DISTRICT;
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
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IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED.
2. a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. III Council Member O'Connor moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No.1088; seconded by Council
1089. Member Williams.
b) Discussion. LaRue Planning Services Senior Planner Mr. Bill Brisson addressed the Council and reviewed the Planning Staff
report, which reflects the following findings: The proposed use is not contrary to the Comprehensive Plan
requirements, the Future Land Use is Commercial. The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized by
Special Exception. The property is currently zoned CPO with a Special Exception for an Assisted Living Facility (ALF).
The proposed use, a Group Home, is an allowable Special Exception use in CLT. More so, the owner has specifically
requested a combined use of an ALF and an Alcohol and/or Drug Rehabilitation Center. The center falls under the
definition of a Group Home. This should not have an adverse effect on the public interest. It is appropriate for the
location, is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use
patterns. Surrounding uses are largely commercial, however there is a residence and multi -family uses to the South.
Group Homes are also a Special Exception use in Residential Multiple Family (RMF) Zoning Districts. The existing
residence is located in the proposed Transitional Commercial Overlay area, and Planning Staff expects it will
eventually be used more intensively for either multi -family or commercial uses. The site is already suitably buffered
from adjacent properties to the South, and East by a concrete fence. All of the existing uses to the North, and West
are separated from the facility by Northeast Ph Street and 2"d Avenue. The proposed use will not create a density
pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services; nor should it create traffic
congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. It has not been inordinately burdened by
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Planning Staff is recommending approval. The Planning Board is also recommending approval, by a 4 to 3 vote. The
property owner submitted a Special Exception (Petition No.12-003-SE) at the Planning Board/Board of Adjustments
July 19 meeting. Approval is contingent upon the adoption of the rezoning. Council clarified that by State law, only the
rezoning could be addressed, and whether the uses listed would be appropriate or not for the location. Special
Exceptions are granted by the Board of Adjustments. Mr. Brisson was asked by Council Member Maxwell, what were
all the types of centers or facilities that could fall under the definition of a Group Home? Mr. Brisson read an extensive
list. The question was asked whether a sex offender rehabilitation center would fall under the definition? Mr. Brisson
responded, yes, in some instances. However, when a group home use is being applied for, the Board of Adjustment
should specifically address it in the motion, as to what type of facility/center was approved, notjust a general approval
of all group homes. That is what they did in this situation, with added special conditions. Therefore, should the owner
wish to change from a drug/alcohol rehabilitation center, they would have to apply for a new Special Exception.
Attorney Cook noted he would need to review this information by the final hearing.
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AGENDA
VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED.
A. 2. b) Discussion on approving the first reading of proposed Ordinance
No. 1089.
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
There were two members of the public who addressed the Council. Mr. Jim Vensel of 2002 South Parrott Avenue,
whose mother-in-law, Mrs. Martha Conely, is currently a resident at the ALF, stated his opposition to the rezoning as
it would allow the drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. He agreed the community needed a center of that nature but
not in combination with an ALF. Ms. Karyne Brass, City Planning Board Member, noted she voted against the rezoning
and special exception, and stated her concern for the approval. Dr. Khan, one of the property owners of the application
defended his plan for the center. He offered that this center was going to be for upscale clients, from out of town,
wanting their privacy. Remodeling would be done in order to keep two types of uses separate from each other. There
would not be a common area, the center would have a discrete enclosed area with its own area and privacy.
Mayor Kirk clarified, what is before us is the rezoning for first reading, it will be on the agenda at the next meeting. The
Council can only consider whether the zoning is appropriate. Council Member Maxwell noted he was still concerned
with the various types of centers that would fall under group home and needed legal counsel to confirm Mr. Brisson's
interpretation that the motion of the type of group home is specific to only a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.
c) Vote on motion. VOTE
KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - NO O'CONNOR - YEA
WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 12-07, revising and The motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 12-07, revising and adopting Commercial Rates and Fees for Solid
adopting Commerical Rates and Fees for Solid Waste Collection - Waste Collection was withdrawn from the agenda.
City Attorney (Exhibit 4).
C. Consider a request for approval of Welcome Sign Project and New The item to consider a request for approval of a Welcome Sign Project and New Mural Project was withdrawn from
Mural project - Cindy Birdashaw, Main Street (Exhibit 5). the agenda.
D. Motion to Award Grant Administration Service Bid No. RFP-ADM- Council Member Watford moved to Award the Grant Administration Services RFP No. ADM-03-00-06-12, to Nancy
03-00-06-12, for the FY 2011 CDBG Economic Development Phillips and Associates, L.C., [in the amount of eighteen thousand dollars] for the Fiscal Year 2011 Community
Program - City Administrator (Exhibit 6). Development Block Grant Economic Development Program [Grant No. 12DB-OH-07-57-02-E08, Applebee's State
Road 70 East, left turn lane]; seconded by Council Member O'Connor.
The Request for Proposals were received until July 16, 2012. The ranking committee, consisting of Mayor Kirk,
Administrator Whitehall, and Executive Secretary Robin Brock ranked the two firms. Nancy Phillips receiving 92.8
points and Guardian Community Resource Management, Inc., receiving 86.8 points.
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AGENDA
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED.
D. Motion to Award Grant Administration Service Bid No. RFP-ADM-
VOTE
KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA
03-00-06-12, for the FY 2011 CDBG Economic Development
Program continued.
WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
E. Motion to Award Engineering Services Bid No. RFQ-ADM-04-00-06-
Council Member O'Connor moved to Award the Engineering Services Contract, RFQ No. ADM-04-00-06-12, to
12, for the FY 2011 CDBG Economic Development Program - City
Culpepper and Terpening, Inc [in the amount of thirty-seven thousand, seven hundred thirty-five dollars] for the Fiscal
Administrator (Exhibit 7).
Year 2011 Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program [Grant No. 12DB-OH-07-57-02-
E08, Applebee's State Road 70 East, left turn lane]; seconded by Council Member Williams.
Council questioned whether the amount of the grant would cover the fee's. Administrator Whitehall responded yes.
Discussion then turned to whether the copy of the proposed contract in Exhibit 7 was the corrected copy. It was
discovered that it was not, as the non-discrimination language was missing from the proposed contract. The Request
for Qualifications were received until July 16, 2012. The ranking committee, consisting of Mayor Kirk, Administrator
Whitehall, and Executive Secretary Robin Brock ranked the four firms: Culpepper & Terpening, Inc (76.2 points), AIM
Engineering & Surveying, Inc., (72.8 points), Chastain Skillman (67.4 points) and Mosk Roos (65.2 points).
Council Member Watford moved to amend the motion to award the engineering services contract, RFQ No.
ADM-04-00-06.12, to Culpepper and Terpening, Inc [in the amount of thirty-seven thousand, seven hundred
thirty-five dollars] for the Fiscal Year 2011 Community Development Block Grant Economic Development
Program [Grant No. 12DB-OH-07.57-02-E08, Applebee's State Road 70 East, left turn lane], to add the non-
discrimination clause; seconded by Council Member O'Connor.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND
KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA
WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED.
- VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED
KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA
WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED.
F. Motion to Award contractors for FY 2011 CDBG House Council Member Watford moved to Award the Contractors RFP No. ADM-02-00-06-12 for the Fiscal Year 2011
Rehabilitation Program, Bid No. RFP-02-00-06-012 - City Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program [Grant No. 10DB-05-07-57-02-H08] to Bowline
Administrator (Exhibit 8). Construction for Judy Curtis, [209 SE 91h Avenue project, in the amount of twenty-seven thousand, two hundred forty-
five dollars and fifty-one cents], to American Construction for Debra Leon [604 NW 15" Street project, in the amount
of twenty-nine thousand, nine hundred fifty-five dollars], and to James Sweat for Shirley Roberts [915 NW 9" Street
project in the amount of eighteen thousand, one hundred eighty dollars]; seconded by Council Member O'Connor.
Mr. Hines explained that the Council approved and ranked these three projects along with the additional two listed.
However, the other two, Smith and Gomez are replacements and in following with the grant procedures, only after at
least 10 homes are rehabilitated and there are sufficient funds left can the replacement homes be considered. Council
asked why Platinum Performance and Ted Starr Construction bids were all rejected. Mr. Hines responded that the
grant procedures are very specific and have to be followed. These two companies did not follow the bid instructions
and were therefore rejected.
VOTE
KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA
WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
G. Motion to purchase a John Deere Model 410 J/K Backhoe through Council Member O'Connor moved to award a State Contract purchase of a John Deere Model 410 J/K Backhoe
the FL Sheriff's Association State Bid process in the amount of through the FL Sheriff's Association State Bid process in the amount of ninety thousand, one hundred thirty-seven
$90,137.00 less a trade-in of the 1977 JCB Model 217 valued at dollars ($90,137.00) less a trade-in of the 1977 JCB Model 217 valued at $10,000 for a total net bid of $80,137.00;
$10,000 for a total net bid of $80,137.00 - City Administrator seconded by Council Member Williams.
(Exhibit 9).
VOTE
KIRK - YEA MAXWELL - YEA O'CONNOR - YEA
WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND RECONVENE BUDGET MAYOR KIRK CALLED FOR A RECESS OF THE REGULAR MEETING AT 8:09 P.M. THE MEETING WAS
WORKSHOP - Mayor. III RECONVENED AT 8:15 P.M. AND THE BUDGET WORKSHOP WAS REOPENED.
AUGUST 21, 2012 - REGULAR MEETING & Muur i VVVRnanvr
AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
IV. BUDGET WORKSHOP CONTINUED,
A. Discuss the proposed 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Budget continued. 522-Fire: Total Personnel Cost: $1,133,511.00
Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 186,820.00
FY 2012113 Proposed Total: $1,320,331.00
FY 2011/12 Budgeted Total: $1,273,993.00
Difference: $ 46,338.00
Cost changes included in above cost: Increased Pension contribution $15,702. Increased Health Insurance
premiums by $6,469 and Workers Compensation $2,002. Various line items increased and decreased based on
trends. Repair and Maintenance line item was increased $3,000 in order to cover the user fee's for the new radio's.
541-Public Works: Total Personnel Cost: $5 70,597.00
Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 497,149.00
FY 2012113 Proposed Total: $1,067,746.00
FY 2011/12 Budgeted Total: $1,031,413.00
Difference: $ 36,333.00
Cost changes included in above cost: Salary and Pension adjustments based on personnel changes for new Public
Works Director, deleting the City Engineer position and retirement of a 30-year employee. Increased Health Insurance
premiums by $5,035 and Workers Compensation $1,890. Increased Professional Services, $5,500; Communication
and Freight, $950; Casualty Insurance, $2,616 based on actual costs. Repair and Maintenance increased due to radio
user fees and computer equipment needed for new Public Works Director's Office, $3,000. Fuel costs increased
$5,588 and decreased Operating Supplies (Tires) $2,000. Increased the uniform line item to accommodate the
purchase of uniforms and boots for temporary part-time employees. Increased Subscriptions $250.
301-Public Facility Improvement Fund:
(Transportation) Total Revenue and Fund Balance: $636,132.00
Total Expenditures: $620,823.00
Transfer Out to General Fund: $389,000.00
Proposed Ending Fund Balance: $266,089.00
Cost changes and Proposed Projections included in the above cost: The expenditures include the annual road
improvement, sidewalks installation/rehabilitation, canal cleanup projects, as well as the City's portion of the SW 21s'
Street Drainage Project and replacing a batwing mower.
AUGUST 21, 2012 - REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSHOP - PAGE 14 OF 15
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AGENDA
IV. BUDGET WORKSHOP CONTINUED.
A. Discuss the proposed 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Budget continued
1
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE
302-CDBG Fund:
(CDBG-HR Grant) Total Beginning Fund Balance and Revenues: $831,327.00
(CDBG-ED Grant) Total Expenditures and Transfer to General Fund: 831 327.00
Proposed Ending Fund Balance: $ 0.00
Cost changes and Proposed Projections included in the above cost: CDBG-HR is for the Small Cities Community
Development Block Grant for Housing Rehabilitation awarded last year ($573,500). CDBG-ED is the Small Cities
Community Development Block Grant for Economic Development (Applebee's left turn lane on State Road 70 East
$257,827.00).
303-Capital Improvement Projects - Impact Fees Fund:
Total Beginning Fund Balance and Revenues: $77,250.00
Total Expenditures: $66,703.00
Total Transfer Out to General Fund: 500..00
Proposed Ending Fund Balance: $10,047.00
Cost changes and Proposed Projections included in the above cost: Expenditures for Radios and Sidewalk
Project.
304-Capital Improvement Projects Fund:
Total Beginning Fund Balance and Revenues: $6,734,208.00
Total Expenditures: $ 459,095.00
Transfer to General Fund: $ 504,272.00
Assigned Fund Balance: $ 300,000.00
Proposed Ending Fund Balance: $5,728,341.00
Cost changes and Proposed Projections included in the above cost: A list of potential purchases and projects
were listed for this budget from each department.
601-Law Enforcement Special Fund:
Total Beginning Fund Balance and Revenues: $3,608.00
Total Expenditures Transfer to General Fund: 3108.00
Proposed Ending Fund Balance: $ 500.00
AUGUST 21, 2012 - REGULAR MEETING & BUDGET WORKSHOP - PAGE 15 OF 15
AGENDA
IV. BUDGET WORKSHOP CONTINUED.
A. Discuss the proposed 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Budget continued
IX. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor.
Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City
Council 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 in testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are for th ole purpo of backup for official reco of the Clerk.
ATT T: James E. Kirk, Mayor
Lane , amio e , C City Clerk
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
Cost changes and Proposed Projections included in the Law Enforcement Special Fund as listed above: Fees
are associated with vehicle impoundment.
Council then turned their discussion to requests from other agencies. Mrs. Sharon Vinson of Shared Services
appeared before the Council to request an $8,950.00 contribution for Shared Services. She gave a brief summary of
their purpose in the community and necessity to assist school aged children. The consensus of the Council was to
leave the Shared Services contribution in the Legislative budget. Administrator Whitehall advised a request was made
for the City to contribute $500 for a community 4"' of July Fire Works Celebration. However, he was advised by Mr.
Kennedy of FPUC that they would like to assist in that request, therefore the $500 will be removed from the Legislative
Budget. The Council received in their budget packets a letter from the Business Development Board of Okeechobee
requesting a $10,000.00 contribution to offset the expense of hiring a Director. The consensus was to include the
contribution as requested in the Legislative budget.
As noted earlier, the proposed personnel costs for each budget includes the Employee Annual Step Plan, where an
employee is considered for a 1.5 percent increase in their annual salary after completing another year of employment
and scoring a minimum of Satisfactory on their annual evaluation. It also included a separate Step Plan for Part -Time
Employee's, who have been excluded in the past. The only time part-time employee's were offered a salary increase
was when Council approved an across the board cost of living raise. The utilization of part-time employee's has been
a key element of the departments cost reduction measures. The City now has part-time employees with several years
of longevity. They are not extended any benefits that are offered to full-time employees, yet are expected to perform
the same duties and on the same quality level. Council agreed with implementing the new Part -Time Employee Step
Plan. During salary discussion, the Council briefly mentioned reviewing the concept of stipends or proficiency pay for
extraordinary employee's. The City does not use a merit pay system. As a final directive, the consensus of the Council
regarding the millage rate was to leave it at the current rate, 7.7432, and use the reserves to balance the budget.
There being no further discussion nor items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the Budget Workshop and
Regular Meeting at 8:59 p.m. The next regular scheduled meeting and First Budget Hearing is September 4, 2012
at 6:00 p.m.
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BUDGET WORKSHOP AND
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OFFICIAL AGENDA
AUGUST21,2012
PAGE 1 OF 3
I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: August 21, 2012, City Council Budget Workshop and Regular Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Rev. Cary McKee, More 2 Life Ministries;
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor.
III. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk.
v4layor James E. Kirk
4uncil Member Devin Maxwell
Xouncil Member Mike O'Connor
Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
�6ouncil Member Clayton Williams
/City Administrator Brian Whitehall
City Attorney John R. Cook__v_, _&,� ut
• v6ty Clerk Lane Gamiotea
✓beputy Clerk Melisa Jahner
v4lice Chief Denny Davis
. ire Chief Herb Smith
v('ublic Works Director Donnie Robertson
IV. OPEN BUDGET WORKSHOP -Mayor. ; �)
A. Discuss the proposed 2012/2013 Fiscal Year Budget - Finance Director (Exhibit 1).
ADJOURN WORKSHOP AND RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION - Mayor.
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AUGUST 21, 2012 PAGE 2 of 3
V. MINUTES - City Clerk.
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the July 17, 2012 City Council Regular Meeting.
VI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator.
A. Motion to approve the July 2012 Warrant Register:
General Fund $469,623.67
• Community Development Block Grant Fund $ 45,075.67
Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 11,748.03
Capital Improvement Projects Fund -Impact Fee $ 6,143.20
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 1088, adopting a Natural Gas Franchise Agreement - City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
b) Vote on motion to read by title only.
• c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1088 by title only.
2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1088.
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b) Public comments and discussion. ' _ A
c) Vote on motion.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor.
AUGUST 21, 2012 PAGE 3 OF 3
IX. NEW BUSINESS.
A.1.a). Motion to read by title only and set September 4, 2012 as a final public hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 1089 regarding Petition No. 12-001-R,
submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of property owners, A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC and E.A.A.A.S. Holdings, LLC, to re -zone property located at
608 NE 2"d Avenue from Commercial Professional Office (CPO) to Light Commercial (CLT) - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 3).
b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date., px �`� � A
c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1089 by title only.
2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1089.
b) Discussion.
c) Vote on motion.
CB MotlOn to adapt pr posed Resolution No. 12-07, revising and adopting Commercial Rates & Fees for Solid Waste Collection - City Attorney (Exhibit 4).
Consider a request for appr va, f Welcome Sign project and New Mural project - Cindy Birdashaw, Main Street (Exhibit 5).
D. Motion to Award Grant Adminitrat'on Services, Bid No. RFP-ADM-03-00-06-12, for the FY 2011 CDBG Economic Development Program - City
Administrator (Exhibit 6). 17�� ra,
E. Motion to Award Engineering Services, Bid No. RFQ-ADM-04-00-06-12, for the FY 2011 CDBG Economic Development Program - City Administrator
(Exhibit 7).
F. Motion to Award Contractors for FY 2011 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program, Bid No. RFP-ADM-02-00-06-12 - City Administrator (Exhibit 8).
G. Motion to purchase a John Deere Model 310 J/K Backhoe through the FL Sheriffs' Association State Bid process in the amount of $90,137 less a trade-in
of the 1977 JCB Model 217 valued at $10,000 for a total net bid of $80,137.00 - City Administrator (Exhibit 9).
X. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor.
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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 are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk.
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TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Clerk
FR: Admin Whitehall
RE: Agenda items - delete
Please delete, if you please, the following from consideration on
this agenda:
1. Item B, New Business, Resolution 12-07 Adopting
commercial waste collection rates from Waste Management
2. Item C, New Business, Main Street approval for a Welcome
sign and a new mural project
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2012-2013 Budget
GENERAL FUND
RECAPITULATION - REVENUE AND EXPENSES
Prior Year's Rate + 1/4 Mil
Exhibit 1
Aug 21, 2012
2011/2012 2011/20I2 20IV2013
BUDGET Estimate PROPOSED []BLJDGET
O BUDGET
F/Y Beginning Fund Balance IS 3,030,447 S 3,360.118 1 S 3.360.118
REVENUES
97% AD VALOREM 7.9932
S 1,747,753
S 1,747,341
S 1,752,378
S 4,625
OTHER FEES
S 602,926
S 616,269
S 602.175
S (751)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
S 1,216,819
S 1,278,522
S 1,246,306
S 29,487
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
S 919,945
S 920,906
S 903,908
S (16,037)
FINES, FORFEITURES & PENALITE
S 30,242
S 20,7971
S 22,400
S (7,842)
USES OF MONEY & PROPERTY
S 1,000
S 1,10D
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OTHER REVENUES
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S 52,134
S 43,141
S (1,764)
S 4,563,590
S 4,637,069
S 4,571-309
S 7.719
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Public Facilities Fund (Transfer -In)
S 317,700
S 317,700
S 398,000
CDBG
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Capital Pm /Im mvement Fund
S 357,584
S 42,674
S 504,277
Capital Proj Impact Adm Fees
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S 1,280
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TOTAL REVENUES
S 5,238,924
S 4,998,723
S 5,474,080
EXPENDITURES
LEGISLATIVE
S 111,136
S 110,740
S
106,419
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EXECUTIVE
S 171,526
S 163,742
S
174,334
S
2,808
CITY CLERK
S 179,244
S 172,405
S
190,416
S
11,172
FINANCIAL SERVICES
S 223,561
S 218,930
S
256,4D4
S
32,843
LEGALCOUNCIL
S 70,642
S 46,760
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1,181
GENERAL SERVICES
S 314,609
S 327,049
S
324,595
S
9,996
LAW ENFORCEMENT
S 1,902,714
S 1,803204
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1,962,0I2
S
59,298
FIRE PROTECTION
S 1273,993
S 1,235,771
S
1,320,331
S
46,338
ROAD&STREET FACILITIES
S 1,031,413
S 920,122
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1,067,746
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$ 5,279,938
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Fi SCAL YEAR ENDING FUND BALANCE I S 2,990,533 1 S 3,360,118 1 $ 3,360,118
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.lames Kirk, Mayor
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Devin Maxwell
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$ Revenues (P.—)
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$ Expend itures,P..,s>
REVENUE
Part - 1
Revenue
REVENUE
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Decrease FY 2008 — 2013)
Leveling with a slight increase in Sales Tax Revenues
Leveling of Fuel Tax Revenues
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* Ad Valorem
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Charges for Services
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11216,f19
11,216,306
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
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slightly exceeded forecasts by the inter -agency Revenue
Estimating Conference
1ASales Tax Revenue amounts are projected to continue
to increase incrementally
NEW REVENUE SOURCES
Other revenue sources which could be reviewed:
• Telecommunications Utility Tax
• Water Utility Tax / Franchise Fee — "Use of Water Only"
• Solid Waste Franchise Fee
• Fire Service Assessment
• BTR Fee Increases (9`t I OWZF
• Tower Rental — OUA, Sprint, Verizon Wireless
• Building Permit Fees db /DVk Z,4 Cu is
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Florida Public Utilities Natural Gas
Franchise Agreement
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Part - 2
Fund Balance
BUDGETED FUND
ig BALANCES - 2013
General Fund — Operating $3,360,118
Public Facility Fund $ 648,780
CDIIG $32
Capital VehlProj Fund $6,734,208
Capital Impact Fee Fund $76,750
Law Enforcement Fund $3,108
�0 FUND BALANCE
CATEGORIES
Non -spendable — Inventory, Unearned
revenue
Restricted — Constrained by their providers
(Legislators, Grants, Bondholders)
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purpose (highest level of authority)
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CITY FUND BALANCE
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ASSIGNED��
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FY Budget 2013 @ $5,474,080 x 15%
$821,112
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FY Budget 2013 $5,474,080 x 20%
$1194,816
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FY Budget 2013 @ $5,474,080 x 10%
$547,408
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General Fund expenditures are up 3.7%
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General Fund expenditures are down 2.6%
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EXPENDITURES
Part - 3
Expenditures
SIGNIFICANT EXPENDITURE
I/NCREASES
I nso rance Cost
J �� Replacementdoors and framing (Fire
Dept.)
Fuel Cost are volatile
Certification cost and Education cost
Website Design
Community Request
OPEB Study
- Shared Services
- Fireworks
Animal Control Services
- Economic Development (via
Chamber)
Full year for Operating &
Maintenance of Radios
CDBG Funds
- Continuation of Housing 7
Election year cost
Rehabilitation Grant
- Addition or Economic Development
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2010
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$66,150
2011
($272,618)
($249,134)
($28,276)
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($397,498)
($42,674)
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($65,382)
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Rollback Rate Wo CPI
8.2232 $1.802,802 $453.848
Option #3
P-, Year Rate t 25 it4
79932 $17 $, $504.212
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To: Mayor & City Council
From: Brian Whitehall, City Administrator
India Riedel, Finance Director
RE: 2013 FY Budget Workshop —
Date: 08/17/12
2012-2013 Highlights
Per the July 1st certification of the Property Appraiser's office, the Ad
Valorem assessed values are down by 5.6%. Overall assessed values have
decreased by 33.4% from the peak of 2008, as compared to 22.9%
decrease if the peaks of 2008 & 2009 were left out of the equation. The
decreased assessed values will generate $50,183 less than last year's
budgeted amount when using the prior year millage rate of 7.7432.
Sales tax revenues are estimated to increase for the 2nd consecutive year.
While all other revenue streams seem to have leveled.
In preparation of the 2012/2013 budget it is anticipated that the GF will
see an estimated 3.6% increase, however the overall budgeted
expenditures of all funds for the year equates to a 3.95% decrease in
comparison to the prior fiscal year (excluding CDBG program).
2011/2012 Year End
Sales tax revenues have met estimates along with ad valorem revenues this
year. Building Department permit revenues are up an estimated 54% as
well.
Departments have diligently continued to spend only what is necessary
this fiscal year, which has narrowed the difference in new revenues vs
expenses.
The highlight of the present year budget to actual is the estimated
year end amounts. The City expects to utilize $51,974 of the budgeted
$397,498 use of reserves. This is approximately 13% of the budgeted
amount; $51,974 also equates to less than 1 % (.009) of the annual GF
budget.
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2012 — 2013 Budget
Significant changes in budgeted expenditures
Insurance Cost, 7.5 %
Fuel Cost @ $4.25
Website Design, $10,000
OPEB Study, $15,000
Part time wage Step Plan, $9,800
Animal Control Services, $6,000
Full year for Operating & Maintenance of Radios
Shared Services, $950
Election year cost, $5,000
Replacement doors and framing (Fire Dept.), $3,000
Certification cost and Education cost, $1,700
CDBG Funds
• Continuation of the Housing Rehabilitation Grant
• Addition of Economic Development funds for the
addition of Hwy 70 turn lane
Community Requests
• Fireworks, $250
• Economic Development (via Chamber), $10,000
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Proposed
2012-2013 Budget
GENERAL FUND
RECAPITULATION - REVENUE AND EXPENSES
PY rate 7.7432
2011/2012 1 2011/2012 2012/2013 1 BUDGET
BUDGET Estimate PROPOSED TO BUDGET
F/Y Beginning Fund Balance $ 3,030,447 1 $ 3,360,118 $ 3,360,118
REVENUES
97% AD VALOREM 7.7432
$ 1,747,753
$ 1,747,341
$ 1,697,570
$ (50,183)
OTHER FEES
$ 602,926
$ 616,269
$ 602,175
$ (751)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
$ 1,216,819
$ 1,278,522
$ 1,246,306
$ 29,487
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
$ 919,945
$ 920,906
$ 903,908
$ (16,037)
FINES, FORFEITURES & PENALTIE
$ 30,242
$ 20,797
$ 22,400
$ (7,842)
USES OF MONEY & PROPERTY
$ 1,000
$ 1,100
$ 1,000
$
OTHER REVENUES
$ 44,905
$ 52,134
$ 43,141
$ (1,764)
$ 4,563,590
$ 4,637,069
$ 4,516,500
$ (47,090)
TRANSFERS - IN
Public Facilities Fund (Transfer -In)
$ 317,700
$ 317,700
$ 398,000
CDBG
$ -
$ -
$ -
Capital Proj /Improvement Fund
$ 357,584
$ 42,674
$ 559,080
Capital Proj Impact Adm Fees
$ 50
$ 1,280
$ 500
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 5,238,924
1 $ 4,998,723
$ 5,474,080
EXPENDITURES
LEGISLATIVE
$ 111,136
$ 110,740
$ 106,419
$ (4,717)
EXECUTIVE
$ 171,526
$ 163,742
$ 174,334
$ 2,808
CITY CLERK
$ 179,244
$ 172,405
$ 190,416
$ 11,172
FINANCIAL SERVICES
$ 223,561
$ 218,930
$ 256,404
$ 32,843
LEGAL COUNCIL
$ 70,642
$ 46,760
$ 71,823
$ 1,181
GENERAL SERVICES
$ 314,609
$ 327,049
$ 324,595
$ 9,986
LAW ENFORCEMENT
$ 1,902,714
$ 1,803,204
$ 1,962,012
$ 59,298
FIRE PROTECTION
$ 1,273,993
$ 1,235,771
$ 1,320,331
$ 46,338
ROAD & STREET FACILITIES
$ 1,031,413
$ 920,122
$ 1,067,746
$ 36,333
TOTAL GEN. OPER. EXPENDITURES
$ 5,278,838
$ 4,998,723
$ 5,474,080
$ 195,242
FISCAL YEAR ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 2,990,533 1 $ 3,360,118 $ 3,360,118
Option 1
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City of Okeechobee
Proposed
GENERAL FUND
RECAPITULATION - REVENUE AND EXPENSES
Rollback Rate 8.2232
2011/2012 1 2011/2012 2012/2013 1 BUDGET
BUDGET Estimate I PROPOSED TO BUDGET
F/Y BeQinnina Fund Balance $ 3,030,447 $ 3,360,118 1 $ 3,360,118
REVENUES
97% AD VALOREM 8.2232
$
1,747,753
$ 1,747,341
$
1,802,802
$
55,049
OTHER FEES
$
602,926
$ 616,269
$
602,175
$
(751)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
$
1,216,819
$ 1,278,522
$
1,246,306
$
29,487
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
$
919,945
$ 920,906
$
903,908
$
(16,037)
FINES, FORFEITURES & PENALTIE
$
30,242
$ 20,797
$
22,400
$
(7,842)
USES OF MONEY & PROPERTY
$
1,000
$ 1,100
$
1,000
$
OTHER REVENUES
$
44,905
$ 52,134
$
43,141
$
(1,764)
$
4,563,590
$ 4,637,069
$
4,621,732
$
58,142
TRANSFERS - IN
Public Facilities Fund (Transfer -in)
$ 317,700
$ 317,700
$ 398,000
CDBG
$ -
$ -
$ -
Capital Proj /Improvement Fund
$ 357,584
$ 42,674
$ 453,848
Capital Proj Impact Adm Fees
$ 50
$ 1,280
$ 500
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 5,238,924
$ 4,998,723
$ 5,474,080
EXPENDITURES
LEGISLATIVE
$ 111,136
$ 110,740
$ 106,419
$ (4,717)
EXECUTIVE
$ 171,526
$ 163,742
$ 174,334
$ 2,808
CITY CLERK
$ 179,244
$ 172,405
$ 190,416
$ 11,172
FINANCIAL SERVICES
$ 223,561
$ 218,930
$ 256,404
$ 32,843
LEGAL COUNCIL
$ 70,642
$ 46,760
$ 71,823
$ 1,181
GENERAL SERVICES
$ 314,609
$ 327,049
$ 324,595
$ 9,986
LAW ENFORCEMENT
$ 1,902,714
$ 1,803,204
$ 1,962,012
$ 59,298
FIRE PROTECTION
$ 1,273,993
$ 1,235,771
$ 1,320,331
$ 46,338
ROAD & STREET FACILITIES
$ 1,031,413
$ 920,122
$ 1,067,746
$ 36,333
TOTAL GEN. OPER. EXPENDITURFS1
$ 5,278,838
1 $ 4,998,723
1 $ 5,474,080
$ 195,242
FISCAL YEAR ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 2,990,533 1 $ 3,360,118 1 $ 3,360,118
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Proposed
••2012-2013 Budget
GENERAL FUND
RECAPITULATION - REVENUE AND EXPENSES
Prior Year's Rate + 1/4 Mil
2011/2012 1 2011/2012 1 2012/1013 BUDGET
BUDGET Estimate PROPOSED TO BUDGET
F/Y Beainnina Fund Balance $ 3,030,447 1 $ 3,360,118 1 $ 3,360,118
REVENUES
97% AD VALOREM 7.9932
$
1,747,753
$ 1,747,341
$ 1,752,378
$ 4,625
OTHER FEES
$
602,926
$ 616,269
$ 602,175
$ (751)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
$
1,216,819
$ 1,278,522
$ 1,246,306
$ 29,487
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
$
919,945
$ 920,906
$ 903,908
$ (16,037)
FINES, FORFEITURES & PENALTIE
$
30,242
$ 20,797
$ 22,400
1 $ (7,842)
USES OF MONEY & PROPERTY
$
1,000
$ 1,100
$ 1,000
$
OTHER REVENUES
$
44,905
$ 52,134
$ 43,141
$ (1,764)
1
$
4,563,590
$ 4,637,069
$ 4,571,308
$ 7,718
TRANSFERS - IN
Public Facilities Fund (Transfer -In)
$ 317,700
$ 317,700
$ 398,000
CDBG
$ -
$ -
$ -
Capital Proj /Improvement Fund
$ 357,584
$ 42,674
$ 504,272
Capital Proj Impact Adm Fees
$ 50
$ 1,280
$ 500
TOTAL REVENUES
$ 5,238,924
1 $ 4,998,723
1 $ 5,474,080
EXPENDITURES
LEGISLATIVE
$ 111,136
$ 110,740
$
106,419
$
(4,717)
EXECUTIVE
$ 171,526
$ 163,742
$
174,334
$
2,808
CITY CLERK
$ 179,244
$ 172,405
$
190,416
$
11,172
FINANCIAL SERVICES
$ 223,561
$ 218,930
$
256,404
$
32,843
LEGAL COUNCIL
$ 70,642
$ 46,760
$
71,823
$
1,181
GENERAL SERVICES
$ 314,609
$ 327,049
$
324,595
$
9,986
LAW ENFORCEMENT
$ 1,902,714
$ 1,803,204
$
1,962,012
$
59,298
FIRE PROTECTION
$ 1,273,993
$ 1,235,771
$
1,320,331
$
46,338
ROAD & STREET FACILITIES
$ 1,031,413
$ 920,122
$
1,067,746
$
36,333
TOTAL GEN. OPER. EXPENDITURES
1 $ 5,278,838
$ 4,998,723
$
5,474,080
1 $
195,242
FISCAL YEAR ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 2,990,533 1 $ 3,360,118 1 $ 3,360,118
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-2013 • • -
GENERAL FUND
RECAPITULATION - REVENUE AND EXPENSES
2011/2012 1 2011/2012 2012/2013 1 BUDGET
BUDGET Estimate I PROPOSED ITO BUDGET
F/Y BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $ 3,030,477 $ 3,360,118 1 $ 3,360,118
REVENUES
TAXES:
31 1-1000 97% AD VALOREM @ 7.9932 $ 1,747,753 $ 1,747,341 $ 1,752,378 $ 4,625
TOTAL $ 1,747,753 $ 1,747,341 $ 1,752,378 $ 4,625
12-5200
14-1000
14-8000
16-0000
19-0000
FEES:
Fire Insurance Premium
$
49,500
$ 52,000
$ 49,500
$
-
Casualty Insurance Prem Tax (Police)
$
78,275
$ 80,000
$ 78,275
$
-
Utility Tax -Electric
$
395,010
$ 393,894
$ 393,000
$
(2,010)
Utility Tax/Propane
$
24,500
$ 27,295
$ 25,200
$
700
Prof& Business Tax Receipt
$
51,141
$ 59,000
$ 54,200
$
3,059
Public Service Fee
$
4,500
$ 4,080
$ 2,000
$
(2,500)
TOTAL
$
602,926
1 $ 616,269
1 $ 602,175
1 $
(751)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES:
335-1210
335-1400
335-1500
335-1800
312-6000
315.0000
335-2300
338-2000
SRS Cigarette Tax
$
185,840
$ 192,132
$ 187,400
$
1,560
Mobile Home Licenses
$
24,500
$ 23,200
$ 23,000
$
(1,500)
Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
$
4,950
$ 5,400
$ 4,950
$
-
1/2 Cent Sales Tax
$
249,161
$ 260,490
$ 256,635
$
7,474
1 Cent Sales Surtax
$
485,147
$ 516,000
$ 499,701
$
14,554
Communications Service Tax
$
261,120
$ 275,000
$ 268,000
$
6,880
Firefighters Supplement
$
1,200
$ 1,200
$ 1,920
$
720
County Business Licenses
$
4,901
$ 5,100
$ 4,700
$
(201)
TOTAL
$
1,216,819
$ 1,278,522
$ 1,246,306
$
29,487
CHARGES FOR CURRENT SERVICES
322-0000
322-1000
323-1000
323-7000
329-0000
341-2000
341-3000
341-4000
343-4010
Building & Inspections Fees
$
69,000
$ 104,300
$ 65,000
$
(4,000)
Exception & Zoning Fees
$
500
$ 4,468
$ 500
$
Franchise -Electric
$
401,951
$ 351,493
$ 375,000
$
(26,951)
Franchise -Solid Waste
$
95,580
$ 103,145
$ 98,970
$
3,390
Plan Review Fees
$
3,000
$ 4,500
$ 4,000
$
1,000
Alley/Street Closing Fees
$
500
$ -
$ 500
$
-
Map Sales
$
100
$
$ 100
$
Photocopies
$
25
$
$ 25
$
-
Solid Waste Collection Fees-Resd.
$
349,289
$ 353,000
$ 359,813
$
10,524
TOTAL
S
919,945
$ 920,906
$ 903,908
$
(16,037)
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City of Okeechobee
Proposed
2012-2013 Budget
GENERAL FUND
RECAPITULATION - REVENUE AND EXPENSES
2/11/2012 1 2011/2012 2012/2013 BUDGET
BUDGET Estimate PROPOSED ITO BUDGET
IFINES, FORFEITURES & PENALTIES:
51-1000
51-2000
51-3000
51-4000
51-5000
54-1000
Court Fines
$
19,601
$ 12,921
$
14,000
$ (5,601)
Radio Comm. Fee
$
7,841
$ 4,949
$
5,600
$ (2,241)
Law Enforcement Education
$
1,800
$ 1,627
$
1,800
$
Investigation Cost Reimbursement
$
750
$ 875
$
750
$
Unclaimed Evidence
$
-
$ -
$
-
$
Ordinance Violation Fines
$
250
$ 425
$
250
$
TOTAL
$
30,242
$ 20,797
$
22,400
$ 7,842
USES OF MONEY & PROPERTY:
361-1000
361.3000
364-1000
Interest Earnings
$ 1,000
$ 1,100
$ 1,000
$
Investment Earnings
$ -
$ -
$ -
$
Surplus City Property
$ -
$ -
$ -
$
TOTAL
$ 1,000
$ 1,100
$ 1,000
$
ITHER REVENUES:
34-2000
34-3000
00
69-1000
69-4000
69-5000
83-0000
Public Safety Grant
$
-
$ 3,200
$
$
Special Purpose Grant
$
3,500
$ 3,500
$
$ (3,500)
DOT Hwy Maint.Landscape/Mowing
$
10,242
$ 10,500
$
10,242
$ -
DOT Master Traffic Signals Maint.
$
8,103
$ 8,103
$
8,509
$ 406
DOT Maint. Lights & Lights Contract
$
20,060
$ 20,060
$
20,890
$ 830
Miscellaneous
$
2,000
$ 4,000
$
2,000
$ -
Code Enforcement Fine
$
500
$ 1,900
$
500
$ -
Police Accident Reports
$
500
$ 871
$
1,000
$ 500
Capital Lease Proceeds
$
-
$ -
$
-
$ -
TOTAL
$
44,905
$ 52,134
1 $
43,141
OPERATING TRANSFER -IN:
381-1000
Capital Project Impact Fees (Transfer -In)
$ 50
$ 1,280
$ 500
Capital Project Improvements (Transfer -In)
$ 357,584
$ 51,974
$ 504,272
CDBG Fund (Transfer -In)
$ -
$ -
$ -
Public Facilities Improvement (Transfer -In)
$ 317,700
$ 317,700
$ 398,000
TOTAL
$ 675,334
$ 370,954
$ 902,772
TOTAL REVENUE & OTHER FUNDING SOURCES 1 $ 5,238,924 1 $ 5,008,023 1 $ 5,474,080 1 $ 235,156
OPERATING TRANSFERS - OUT
Due From CDBG $ 5,232 $ 5,232
Capital Project Building & Improvements
Capital Project Vehicles
TRANSFERS OUT
334-3000 Grant application for Firefighter Gear
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2012-2013 Budget
GENERALFUND
Combined EXDenses
2011/2012
BUDGET I
2011/2012
Estimate
2012/2013
I PROPOSED
BUDGET
TO BUDGET
PERSONNEL COST.
1100
EXECUTIVE SALARIES
$ 480,747
$ 430,707
$ 487,376
$ 6,629
1200
REGULAR SALARIES
$ 1,914,219
$ 1,873,617
$ 1926,608
$ 12,389
1201
HOLIDAY PAY
$ 22,893
$ 18,791
$ 23,236
$ 343
1202
OFF HOLIDAY PAY
$ 25,068
$ 22,668
$ 25,444
$ 376
1300
OTHER SALARY
$ 103,746
$ 82,254
$ 119,389
$ 15,643
1400
OVERTIME
$ 35,488
$ 55,498
$ 44,983
$ 9,495
1401
OVERTIME PAY/ANNUAL & SICK
$ 48,948
1 $ 45,783
$ 49,682
$ 734
1402
DISPATCHER OVERTIME
$ 9,642
$ 5,193
$ 9,652
$ 10
1403
OFFICERS OVERTIME PAY
$ 64,960
$ 51,912
$ 64,960
$ -
1501
AUXILIARY & VOLUNTEER PAY
$ 11,200
$ 9,888
$ 11,200
$ -
1510
LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE
$ 1,500
$ 1,500
$ 1,250
$ (250)
1520
OFFICERS LONGEVITY/SERVICE
$
$
$
$
1540
CAREER EDUCATION
$ 13,892
$ 12,455
$ 14,612
$ 720
2100
FICA
$ 213,288
$ 186,787
$ 213,557
$ 269
2200
RETIREMENT
$ 511,000
$ 487,925
$ 523,767
,767
2300
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
$ 367,576
$ 357,043
$ 410,498
,9222400
WORKERS COMPENSATION
$ 67,769
$ 66,708
$ 74,282
E42
,5132500
UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES
$
$ 1,200
,200TOTAL
PERSONNEL COSTS:
$ 3,891,936
$ 3,708,729
$ 4,001,696
,760
SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES:
3100
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
$ 190,455
$ 216,459
$ 197,176
$ 6,721
3102
PROF SERVICES (PHYS FOR SCBA)
$ 4,000
$ 2,000
$ 3,800
$ (200)
3103
MUNICIPAL CODE & WELLNESS PR
$ 6,380
$ 6,379
$ 7,380
$ 1,000
3200
ACCOUNTING & AUDIT
$ 29,500
$ 28,300
$ 29,500
$
3300
LEGAL COST
$ 20,000
$
$ 20,000
$
3400
OTHER CONTRACT SERVICES
$ 87,140
$ 90,561
$ 118,140
$ 31,000
3401
GARBAGE COLLECTION FEE
$ 351,289
$ 353,784
$ 359,813
$ 8,524
4000 1
TRAVEL AND PER DIEM
$ 23,360
$ 13,638
$ 23,190
$ (170)
4100
COMM, & FREIGHT
$ 53,994
$ 41,028
$ 60,786
$ 6,792
4300
UTILITIES
$ 58,177
$ 52,824
$ 57,927
$ (250)
4400
RENTALS AND LEASES
$ 17,520
$ 17,431
$ 17,475
$ (45)
4500
INSURANCE
$ 115,473
$ 115,471
$ 125,413
$ 9,940
4600
R&M VEHICLES
$ 31,686
$ 17,615
$ 31,686
$
4609
R&M EQUIPMENT
$ 69,362
$ 61,781
$ 86,166
$ 16,804
4700
JPRINTING
$ 2,600
$ 1,200
$ 2,550
$ (50)
4900
ADVERTISING/OTHER CHARGES
$ 11,000
$ 12,500
$ 13,000
$ 2,000
4901
EDUCATION -RESTRICTED
$ 21,800
$ 17,330
$ 24,183
$ 2,383
4902
EDUCATION - NON -RESTRICTED
$ 5,950
$ 3,651
$ 5,950
$
4905
TRAINING & MATERIALS
$ 2,500
$ 1,674
$ 2,500
$
4903
CODE ENFORCEMENT
$ 9,500
$ 10,454
$ 9,000
$ (500)
4909
MISCELLANEOUS
$ 7,200
$ 3,823
$ 12,300
$ 5,100
5100
1OFFICE SUPPLIES
$ 13,300
$ 7,691
$ 13,450
$ 150
5101
DETECTIVE SUPPLIES
$ 3,000
$ 1,954
$ 3,000
$
5102
INVESTIGATION FEES
$ 1,800
$ 890
$ 1,800
$
5200
OPERATING SUPPLY
$ 40,350
$ 38,564
$ 43,650
$ 3,300
5201
FUEL AND OIL
$ 108,394
$ 92,121
$ 123,423
$ 15,029
5202
OPERATING SUPPLIES (TIRES)
$ 13,500
$ 4,000
$ 11,500
$ (2,000)
5203
UNIFORMS/PATCHES
$ 31,500
$ 31,751
$ 32,775
$ 1,275
5204
POSTAGE & SUPPLIES
$ 6,300
$ 3,815
$ 5,300
$ (1,000)
5204
DUMPING FEES
$ 500
$ 200
$ 500
$
5300
ROAD MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
$ 8,000
$ 1,859
$ 9,000
$
5400
BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC
$ 11,100
$ 8,974
$ 11,600
$ 500
6300
IMPROVEMENTS
$
$
$
$
8100
SHARED SERVICES
$ 8,000
$ 8,000
$ 8,950
$ 950
8200
AID TO PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
$
$
$
$
8201
INTERLOCAL PART. w/IRSC
$ 2,272
$ 2,272
$
$ (2,272)
8202
1 PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT
$ 20,000
$ 20,000
$ 500
$ (19,500)
8300
IPUBLIC SERVICE GRANT
$
$
$
$
TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES
$ 1,386,902
$ 1,289,994
$ 1,472,383
$ 85,48I
TOTAL COST: 1 $ 5,278,835 1 S 4,998,723 1 $ 5,474,079 1 $ 195,241
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General Fund - 001
DEPARTMENT: LEGISLATIVE (0511)
2011/2012
BUDGET
2011/2012
Estimate
2012/2013
PROPOSED
BUDGET
TO BUDGET
1100
EXECUTIVE SALARIES
$ 36,100
$
36,100
$ 36,100
$
1510
LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE
$ -
$
-
$ -
$
2100
FICA
$ 2,765
$
2,765
$ 2,765
$ -
2200
RETIREMENT
$ 4,693
$
4,693
$ 4,755
$ 62
2300
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
$ 15,486
$
16,983
$ 30,781
$ 15,295
2400
WORKERS COMPENSATION
$ 165
$
165
$ 182
$ 17
TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS:
$ 59,209
$
60,706
$ 74,583
$ 15,374
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GASB STATEMENT 45 ON OPEB ACCOUNTING BY GOVERNMENTS
A FEW BASIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Why was Statement 45 on OPEB accounting by governments necessary?
Statement 45 was issued to provide more complete, reliable, and decision -useful
financial reporting regarding the costs and financial obligations that governments
incur when they provide postemployment benefits other than pensions (OPEB) as part
of the compensation for services rendered by their employees. Postemployment
healthcare benefits, the most common form of OPEB, are a very significant financial
commitment for many governments.
2. How was OPEB accounting and financial reporting done prior to Statement 45?
Prior to Statement 45, governments typically followed a "pay-as-you-go" accounting
approach in which the cost of benefits is not reported until after employees retire.
However, this approach is not comprehensive —only revealing a limited amount of
data and failing to account for costs and obligations incurred as governments receive
employee services each year for which they have promised future benefit payments in
exchange.
3. What does Statement 45 accomplish?
• When they implement Statement 45, many governments will report, for the first
time, annual OPEB cost and their unfunded actuarial accrued liabilities for past
service costs. This will foster improved accountability and a better foundation for
informed policy decisions about, for example, the level and types of benefits
provided and potential methods of financing those benefits.
The Standard also:
• Results in reporting the estimated cost of the benefits as expense each year during
the years that employees are providing services to the government and its
constituents in exchange for those benefits.
• Provides, to the diverse users of a government's financial reports, more accurate
information about the total cost of the services that a government provides to its
constituents.
• Clarifies whether the amount a government has paid or contributed for OPEB
during the report year has covered its annual OPEB cost. Generally, the more of
its annual OPEB cost that a government chooses to defer, the higher will be (a) its
unfunded actuarial accrued liability and (b) the cash flow demands on the
government and its tax or rate payers in future years.
• Provides better information to report users about a government's unfunded
actuarial accrued liabilities (the difference between a government's total
obligation for OPEB and any assets it has set aside for financing the benefits) and
changes in the funded status of the benefits over time.
INDEPENDENT
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
Before the undersigned authority personally
appeared Tom Byrd, who on oath says he is Publisher
of the Okeechobee News, a three times a week
Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in
Okeechobee County, Florida, that.the attached copy of
advertisement being a
in the matter of
in the 19th Judicial District of. the Circuit Court of
Okeechobee County, Florida, was published it said
newspaper in the issues of
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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 ff ptrbi-Ration in the said newspaper.
Tom Byrd
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Aug 21, 2012
ORDINANCE NO. 1088
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITYOF OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA, GRANTING
A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF A NATURAL GAS SYSTEM WITHIN THE
GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE OR AS
HEREAFTER AMENDED, TO FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY;
PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR A TERM OF YEARS
WITH RENEWAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION LINES; PROVIDING FOR NONEXCLUSIVE
USE OF CITY RIGHTS -OF -WAY; PROVIDING FOR MAINTENANCE AND
EMERGENCY RESPONSE; PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL REVIEW OF
SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR INDEMNIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
DISPUTE RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR TERMINATION OF
FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has the authority to grant a non-exclusive Franchise
Gilt�ru�« r(FrLEw' for various commercial services including utilities to a provider, and to limit such
(� service solely by that provider within a defined geographic area in the City; and
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WHEREAS, the Franchise contemplated by this ordinance is for Natural Gas Service for
the citizens of Okeechobee, which service has not to date been offered or available
to the City; and
WHEREAS, the provision of such Natural Gas Service would be a benefit to the citizens
of Okeechobee to those who wish to subscribe, and would benefit the health, safety
and welfare of the citizens, and otherwise promote a valid municipal purpose; and
WHEREAS, this Franchise provides for the regular maintenance, improvement and safety
of the transmission system, provides for service review by the City Council and the
citizens, provides for oversight and regulation by the Florida Public Service
Commission, and in all respects would improve the quality of life within
Okeechobee.
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of the City of Okeechobee,
Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote
of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief
Presiding Officer for the City; that:
That the City of Okeechobee, Florida does hereby grant unto FLORIDA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY, 1640 Worthington Road, Suite 220, West
Palm Beach, Florida, 33409, its successors or assigns, a non-exclusive
Franchise for the construction, operation and maintenance of a Natural Gas
Distribution System within the geographic boundary of the City of
Okeechobee, or as hereafter annexed or contracted, for a term of thirty (30)
years from the effective date of this ordinance.
2. That the terms and conditions of the Franchise are accepted, and are
specifically contained in the Franchise Agreement, as attached hereto, and
its terms, conditions, obligations and agreements are incorporated herein by
reference as if fully set forth herein.
3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
Ordinance No. 1088 Page 1 of 2
4. If any provision or portion of this ordinance and attached Franchise are
declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional
or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of the ordinance
and attached Franchise shall remain in full force and effect.
5. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED for first reading and set forfinal public hearing on this 171h day of July 2012.
James. E. Kirk, Mayor
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Lane Gamiotea, CIVIC, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 21" day of A. ugust
2012.
James E. Kirk, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
Ordinance No. 1088 Page 2 of 2
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GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of 2012 by and between
the City of Okeechobee, Florida (hereinafter "CITY" or "GRANTOR") and Florida Public
Utilities Company (hereinafter "GRANTEE" or "COMPANY"), a Florida for -profit corporation,
located 1641 Worthington Road, Ste 220, West Palm Beach, Florida 33409.
WHEREAS, COMPANY has applied for a nonexclusive Franchise to operate and
maintain a natural gas Distribution System within and through the CITY; and
WHEREAS, the CITY finds that expanding the opportunity for its citizens to obtain
natural gas will promote the general welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Statutes and City ordinances authorize the CITY to grant
nonexclusive Franchises; and
WHEREAS, the CITY deems it to be in the public's interest to promote the welfare
and advancement of the community through a gas franchise.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is ordained before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee,
Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City
Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the
City:
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY:
This Agreement is made pursuant to the authority of Florida Statutes and City ordinances.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS:
For the purposes of this Franchise, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations
shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the
present tense include the future words, in the plural include the singular, and words in the
singular include the plural. Words not defined shall be given their common and ordinary
meaning.
A. "Customer" shall mean any person, firm, public or a private corporation, or
governmental agency served by the COMPANY within the corporate limits of the CITY.
B. "CITY" shall mean the City of Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, its
successors and assigns
C. "COMPANY" shall mean Florida Public Utilities Company, a Florida for -profit corporation,
its successors and assigns.
D. "Gas" or "Natural Gas" shall mean natural gas and/or manufactured gas and/or a mixture
of gases which is distributed in pipes and measured by meter on the Customer's premise.
It shall not mean propane gas or liquefied petroleum gas (commonly referred to as
"bottled gas") or any other fuel that is typically delivered by truck and stored in tanks.
E. "Gross Revenues" shall mean all revenues (as defined by the Florida Public Service
Commission) received by the COMPANY from any Customer from the sale or delivery or
transportation of gas within the Franchise Area. Not included in this definition shall be
revenue derived from the sale or delivery or transportation of gas to Large Volume Service
Customers and Large Volume Transportation Service as defined in Company's Natural
Gas Tariff as filed with and Approved by the FPSC.
F. "Large Volume Service Customers and Large Volume Transportation Service" shall mean
an end user that has a minimum annual gas consumption of fifty -thousand (50,000) therms.
G. "Facilities" or "equipment" shall mean COMPANY pipe, pipeline, tube, main, service,
trap, vent, vault, manhole, meter, gauge, regulator, valve, conduit, appliance, attachment,
structure or structures, and appurtenances used or useful in the distribution of gas, located
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or to be located in, upon, along, within, across, or under the public streets, alleys,
waterways, easements and other public places of the CITY.
H. "Franchise Agreement" shall mean this document executed by the CITY and
COMPANY giving the Company the authority to operate the non-exclusive franchise
within the CITY.
I. "FPSC" shall mean the Florida Public Service Commission or any successor agency.
J. "Distribution System" shall mean any and all transmission pipelines, main pipelines,
together with all necessary and desirable appurtenances as may be reasonably
necessary for the sale and distribution of Natural Gas for the public and private use of
Customers within the corporate limits of the CITY.
K. "Construct or Construction" shall mean removing, replacing, and repairing existing
pipeline(s) and/or Facilities and may include, but is not limited to, digging and/or
excavating for the purposes of removing, replacing, and repairing existing pipeline(s)
and/or Facilities.
L. "Franchise Area" shall mean the area within the jurisdictional boundaries of the CITY,
including any areas annexed by CITY during the term of this Franchise, in which case the
annexed area shall become subject to the terms of this Franchise.
M. "Hazardous Substance" shall mean any hazardous, toxic, or dangerous substance,
material, waste, pollutant, or contaminant. The term shall specifically include natural gas,
petroleum and petroleum products and their byproducts, residue, and remainder in
whatever form or state. The term shall also be interpreted to include any substance which,
after release into the environment, will or may reasonably be anticipated to cause death,
disease, injury, sickness, illness, behavior abnormalities or, genetic abnormalities.
N. "Abandonment", "Abandon" shall mean permanent cessation of use of the Distribution
System for the purposes of supplying natural gas with no intention to resume or reclaim.
There is irrefutable presumption of abandonment where Company ceases use of the
Distribution System for the purposes of supplying natural gas for period of six (6)
consecutive months, unless otherwise agreed to by the CITY.
O. "Ordinance" shall mean Ordinance No. 1088, which incorporates the terms and
conditions of this Franchise.
SECTION 3. GRANT:
A. CITY hereby grants to COMPANY, a corporation organized and existing under and by
virtue of the laws of the State of Florida, and which is authorized to transact business
within the State of Florida, its successors and assigns (as provided herein), the right,
privilege, authority and Franchise to construct, operate and maintain its existing
pipeline(s) and/or Facilities necessary for the transportation, distribution and handling of
natural gas within the Franchise Area.
B. This Franchise is non-exclusive. CITY reserves all rights to its property, including, without
limitation, the right to grant additional Franchises, easements, licenses and permits to
others to use the rights -of -way and public properties, provided that the CITY shall not
grant any other Franchise, license, easement or permit that would unreasonably interfere
with COMPANY'S permitted use under this Franchise. This Franchise shall in no manner
prohibit the CITY or limit its power to perform work upon its rights -of -way, public
properties or make all necessary changes, relocations, repairs, maintenance,
establishment, improvement thereto, or from using any of the rights -of -way and public
properties, or any part of them, as the CITY may deem fit from time to time, including the
dedication, establishment, maintenance and improvement of all new rights -of -way and
other public properties of every type and description.
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C. This Franchise is conditioned upon the terms and conditions contained herein and
COMPANY'S compliance with all applicable federal, state or other regulatory programs
that currently exist or may hereafter be enacted by any regulatory agencies with
jurisdiction over the COMPANY.
D. By granting this Franchise, the CITY is not assuming any risks or liabilities therefrom,
which shall be solely and separately borne by COMPANY as otherwise provided herein.
COMPANY agrees and covenants to, at its sole cost and expense, take all necessary
and prudent steps to protect, support, and keep safe from harm its pipeline(s) and/or
Facilities, or any part thereof, when necessary to protect the public health and safety.
E. This Franchise is only intended to convey a limited right and interest. It is not a warranty
of title or interest in CITY'S rights -of -way or other public properties. None of the rights
granted herein shall affect the CITY'S jurisdiction over its property, streets or rights -of -
way. If CITY should close any street, right-of-way or alleyway in which COMPANY has
pipelines and adjoining landowner or the Hamrick Family Trust should claim some right or
interest, then COMPANY shall resolve that issue and hold CITY harmless therefrom.
F. The limited rights and privileges granted under this Franchise shall not convey any right to
COMPANY to install any new pipeline(s) and/ or Facilities without the express written
consent of CITY.
G. The CITY may, at its discretion each year of the term of this Franchise hold evaluation
sessions upon reasonable notice to the COMPANY. All evaluation sessions shall be
open to the public. Topics which may be addressed or special evaluation session may
include, but not limited to, system performance, COMPANY'S compliance with this
Franchise, customer service and complaint response, customer privacy, franchise fees,
penalties, possible applications of new technologies on the system, judicial and FPSC
filings, and line extensions. As a result of an evaluation session, the CITY or COMPANY
may propose an amendment to the terms of this Franchise, COMPANY and the CITY
will, in good faith, review the terms of the Proposed Modification and consider amending
this Franchise accordingly, provided that any improvements are contained in the
Proposed Modification can be instituted through technology which has been
demonstrated to be feasible for its intended purpose, in an operationally workable
manner, and in a manner which is normally profitable with respect to each such
improvement within the remaining term of the Franchise.
SECTION 4. TERM:
The Franchise hereby granted shall be for a period of thirty (30) years from the effective date
of this Agreement. During the term of the Franchise the CITY shall have favored nation status
that will serve to automatically adjust the Franchise fee due the CITY to the highest rate given
by COMPANY. Furthermore, rate structures and/or rates given by company to other
franchisees shall be provided to the CITY upon written request.
SECTION 5. TERMINATION:
The CITY reserves the right to terminate, at any time, any franchise granted herein, and to
rescind all rights and privileges pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 28 herein, in
the event that:
A. The COMPANY has not fully complied in some material respect with any provision of 1\
this Franchise Agreement, or any supplemental written agreement entered into by and
between the CITY and the COMPANY. y0
B. The COMPANY is expected to perform in good faith and to provide natural gas services
to feasible parcels with the franchise area within a reasonable timeframe. The CITY
reserves the right to terminate the franchise if COMPANY has not commenced \�
construction within the franchise area within one (1) year of the approval of this ti!`
Agreement.
C. The COMPANY has made a material, false statement in the application for the t (`
franchise, knowing it to be false.
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D. The COMPANY becomes insolvent, enters into receivership or liquidation, files for
bankruptcy, is unable or unwilling to pay its debts as they mature, or is in financial
difficulty of sufficient consequence so as to jeopardize, by order of the FPSC, the
continued operation of the natural gas system, unless the COMPANY is in due process
of contesting such debt.
E. The COMPANY knowingly or intentionally violates any FPSC order or ruling, or the
order or ruling of any other governmental body having jurisdiction over the COMPANY
which materially affects COMPANY'S ability to safely provide service to the CITY.
F. In the event either party breaches any material provision of this Agreement, the other
parry may, at its option, provide written notice to the party in breach to remedy such
breach. If the said breach is not remedied within thirty (30) days after receipt of the
written notice or such further time as may be reasonably required by the party in breach
using best efforts on a commercially reasonable basis to remedy the breach, the party not
in breach may proceed with dispute resolution as provided in this Agreement. Provided,
however, that no such termination shall take effect if the reasonableness or propriety
thereof is challenged by COMPANY pursuant to Section 28 herein and a court of
competent jurisdiction (with right of appeal in either party) shall have found that
COMPANY has failed to comply in a material respect with any of the provisions of the
Franchise Agreement. COMPANY will initiate corrective action within 30 days and
complete the necessary corrections in a timely manner consistent with industry standards.
SECTION 6. ABANDONMENT:
In the event COMPANY abandons the Distribution System, the CITY may advertise and seek
another COMPANY to operate the system. Upon abandonment, at the request of the CITY, the
COMPANY shall seal all abandoned gas lines and transfer ownership of the Distribution
System to the CITY at no charge and submit to the CITY an instrument in writing, subject to
the approval of the City Attorney, affecting such transfer. If the COMPANY does not desire
that the Distribution System be transferred to the CITY, the CITY will require the COMPANY
to remove the abandoned Distribution System and restore the site(s), for which COMPANY
shall have one hundred eighty (180) days unless the CITY agrees to additional time. It shall
be the sole responsibility of the COMPANY to purge the unused gas or natural gas product
from any and all of COMPANY'S Distribution System.
SECTION 7. ASSIGNMENT:
The COMPANY, upon prior notice to and approval by the CITY, shall have the right and
authority at its option, to assign lease, or otherwise alienate and transfer this Franchise
Agreement in connection with the lease or sale of the Distribution System all rights conferred
upon it by this Franchise Agreement to any entity after first submitting a request to transfer to
the CITY and paying a nonrefundable transfer fee of twenty five hundred dollars ($2,500.00)
to the CITY. The assignee of such rights, by accepting such assignment, shall become subject
to the terms and provisions of this franchise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and without
payment of a transfer fee, the COMPANY may, at its option alienate and transfer this
Franchise Agreement in connection with the COMPANY'S merger and consolidation with any
other entity or pledge or mortgage such Franchise in connection with the physical property
owned and used by the COMPANY in the operation of the Distribution System for the purpose
of securing payment of monies borrowed by the COMPANY, provided that any successor -in -
interest to the Distribution System agrees to be bound by the terms of the Franchise
Agreement.
SECTION 8. CITY COVENANT:
As a further consideration of this Franchise Agreement, the CITY covenants and agrees that it
will not, during the term of this Franchise Agreement or any extension thereof, engage in the
business of distributing or selling Natural Gas within the corporate limits of the CITY, as
modified, during the term of this Franchise Agreement.
SECTION 9. USE OF STREETS:
The Distribution System shall be erected, placed, or laid in such manner as will, consistent with
necessity, least interfere with other public uses of said public streets, alleys, waterways,
easements and other public places of the CITY, and said public streets, alleys, waterways,
easements and other public places of the CITY shall not be unnecessarily obstructed, and
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before, except in an emergency situation, the COMPANY makes any excavation or disturbs the
surface of any of the public streets, alleys, waterways, easements and other public places of
the CITY, it shall make application for a permit to the appropriate CITY authority and shall with
due diligence and dispatch, place such public streets, alleys, waterways, easements and other
public places of the CITY in as good condition and repair as before such excavation or
disturbance was made, and in default thereof the CITY, or its subcontractor, may make such
repairs and charge the reasonable cost thereof to the COMPANY and collect the same from it.
To the extent consistent with Florida Law, the COMPANY hereby agrees to abide by all the
rulesand regulations and ordinances which the CITY has passed or might pass in the future,
and further agrees to abide by any established policy which the CITY or its duly authorized
representative has passed, established, or will establish; provided, however, it is not intended
hereby that the CITY shall have the right of breaching the terms of this Franchise Agreement
other than as herein provided.
SECTION 10. MAINTENANCE:
All such components of the Distribution System of the COMPANY located within the CITY
shall be installed and maintained in accordance with accepted good practice and in
accordance with the orders, rules, and regulations of thft Florida Public Service Commission or
other regulatory body having jurisdiction over the COMPANY.
SECTION 11. LAYING OF PIPE:
All components of the Distribution System shall be laid consistent with all applicable codes,
rules, regulations and laws, specifications contained in CITY permits.
SECTION 12. CONSTRUCTION WORK:
Prior to construction and installation of the gas distribution system, COMPANY shall apply to the
CITY for a site plan review through the Technical Review Committee as provided for in City Code
Section 70-102. As part of the site plan application the COMPANY shall provide, among
other items, preliminary plans describing the extent of the project and the methodology that
the COMPANY plans to use for installation, including a timeline for completion of same. The
CITY reserves the right to permit to be laid electric conduits, water and gas pipes and lines,
cables, sewers, and all appurtenances associated therewith, including but not limited to, curbs
and gutters, and to do and permit to be done any work that may be deemed necessary or
proper by the CITY or other governmental body having jurisdiction in, across, along, or under
any of the public streets, alleys, waterways, easements and other public places of the CITY.
Whenever, by reason of establishing a grade or by reason of changes in the grade of any
street, or by reason of the widening, grading, paving, or otherwise improving present or future
public streets, alleys, waterways, easements and other public places of the CITY, or in the
location or manner of construction of any water pipes, electric conduits, sewers, or other
structure, it shall be deemed necessary by the CITY or other governmental body to alter,
change, adapt, or conform any portion of the Distribution System of the Company hereto, such
alterations, or changes, shall be made by the COMPANY as ordered in writing by the CITY or
other governing body, without claim for reimbursement. The COMPANY shall, to the best
extent possible, conform to and comply with the efforts of the CITY to maximize the use of the
CITY property and to minimize the impact of construction projects by merging projects. If the
CITY shall require the COMPANY to adapt or conform any portion of its Distribution System or
in any way to alter, relocate or change its property to enable any other Person or corporation to
use said public streets, alleys, waterways, easements and other public places of the CITY, as
part of its permitting or approval process, the CITY shall require the Person desiring or
occasioning such alteration, relocation or change to reimburse the COMPANY for any loss,
cost or expense caused by or arising out of such change, alteration or relocation of any portion
of the COMPANY'S facilities. The COMPANY further agrees that it will not intentionally
interfere with, change, or injure any water pipes, drains, or sewers of said CITY unless it has
received specific permission from the CITY or its duly authorized representative.
SECTION 13. CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS:
COMPANY, its successors and assigns, shall throughout the term of the Franchise distribute to
all consumers gas of good quality and the COMPANY shall provide gas service within the
limits of this Franchise area under the rules and regulations of the FPSC. All complaints shall
be resolved by the COMPANY in accordance with said rules and regulations. The COMPANY
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shall maintain a local or toll free telephone number 24 hours a day to accept service calls and
complaints from customers. The COMPANY shall render efficient service, make repairs
promptly pursuant to FPSC rules and regulations, and interrupt service only for good cause.
Any complaints shall be investigated and acted upon as soon as possible.
SECTION 14. COMPLIANCE WITH CITY REQUESTS:
If, at any time, in case of fire or other disaster in the CITY, it shall become necessary, in the
judgment of the City Administrator or his or her designee or Fire Chief of City or his or her
designee or the Police Chief of City or his or her designee, to stop the flow of natural gas into
a structure or structures as necessary such function shall be done by the COMPANY and any
repairs rendered necessary thereby shall be made by the COMPANY at no expense to the
CITY.
SECTION 15. LEAKS RUPTURES AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE:
A. COMPANY shall have in place, at all times during the term of this Franchise, a system to
remotely monitor pressure at point(s) designate by COMPANY to ensure adequate
pressure is available to serve Customers . The system used shall comply with industry
standards. The remote monitoring must be able to accurately detect pipeline ruptures by
` I sensing loss of pressure.
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B. During the term of this Franchise, Grantee shall have a written emergency response plan
and procedure for locating leaks and ruptures and for shutting down valves as rapidly as
possible.
Upon acceptance of this Franchise, COMPANY shall provide, for CITY'S approval and
acceptance, a copy of its emergency response plans and procedures, including, but not
limited to, emergency rupture response. All proprietary or information critical to system
security may be redacted; however, such information related to system security shall be
disclosed to CITY officials. If the parties disagree as to the adequacy of Grantee's
emergency response plan, the CITY shall request the FPSC, or its successor, review the
areas of the plan that causes the CITY concern. If the review recommends that
COMPANY make modifications or additions to COMPANY'S emergency response plan,
COMPANY covenants to consider said recommendations in good faith. If COMPANY
declines to follow the recommendations, COMPANY shall provide a written report to the
CITY explaining its reasoning for not following said recommendations. The parties agree
to comply with the dispute resolution provisions contained herein to resolve any dispute
over the whether to follow the recommendations.
COMPANY'S emergency plans and procedures shall designate COMPANY'S
responsible local emergency response officials and a direct 24-hour emergency contact
number for the control center operator. COMPANY shall, after being notified of an
emergency, cooperate with the CITY and make every effort to respond as soon as
possible to protect the public's health, safety and welfare.
E. The parties agree to meet annually to review the emergency plans and procedures. CITY
shall coordinate this meeting with the COMPANY.
F. Except as otherwise provide in Section 22 herein, COMPANY shall be solely responsible
for all necessary costs incurred in responding to any leak, rupture or other release of
natural gas from COMPANY'S pipeline(s) and/or Facilities, including, but not limited to,
detection and removal of any contaminants from air, earth or water, and all remediation
costs. Provided, however, nothing in the Section shall prevent COMPANY from pursuing
recovery of such costs from responsible third parties.
G. If requested by CITY in writing, COMPANY shall provide a written summary concerning
any leak or rupture within thirty (30) days of the event, including, but not limited to, the
leak or rupture's date, time, amount, location, response, remediation and other agencies
COMPANY has notified.
H. The CITY may investigate any leak or rupture to the pipeline. COMPANY shall meet and
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confer with the CITY following the CITY'S investigation to address whether any
modifications or additions to COMPANY'S pipeline(s) and/or Facilities may be warranted.
1. If the CITY recommends that COMPANY make modifications or additions to
COMPANY'S pipeline(s) and/or Facilities, COMPANY covenants to consider said
recommendations in good faith. If COMPANY declines to follow the CITY'S
recommendations, COMPANY shall provide a written report to the CITY explaining its
reasoning for not following said recommendations. The parties agree to comply with the
dispute resolution provisions contained herein to resolve any dispute over the whether to
follow the CITY'S recommendations.
J. By the CITY'S approval of system operations, making of recommendations or requiring
amendments to service or this Franchise, such shall not be construed or implied as the
assumption of any liability by the CITY as to system operation or malfunction.
SECTION 16. RELOCATION:
A. In the event that CITY undertakes or approves the construction of or changes to the
grade or location of any water, sewer or storm drainage line, street, sidewalk or other
CITY improvement project or any governmental agency or any person or entity acting in
a governmental capacity, or on the behalf of, under the authority of, or at the request of
the CITY or any other governmental agency, undertakes any improvement project and
the CITY determines that the project might reasonably require the relocation of
COMPANY'S Facilities, CITY shall provide the COMPANY at least ninety (90) calendar
days prior written notice or such additional time as may reasonably be required, of such
project requiring relocation of COMPANY'S pipeline(s) and/or Facilities.
B. CITY, to the extent possible and available, shall provide COMPANY with copies of
pertinent portions of the plans and specifications for the improvement project. Upon
request, COMPANY shall, at its cost and expense, determine and identify for CITY the
exact location of its pipeline(s) and Facilities potentially affected by the improvement
project.
C. COMPANY may, after receipt of written notice requesting a relocation of its Facilities,
submit to the CITY written alternatives to the relocation within forty-five (45) calendar
days of receiving the plans and specifications. Regardless of whether plans and
specifications are available to COMPANY, COMPANY shall comply with the timeframes
as set forth in Section16A herein. The CITY shall evaluate the alternatives and advise
COMPANY in writing if one or more of the alternatives are suitable to accommodate the
work that would otherwise necessitate relocation of the Facilities. If requested by the
CITY, COMPANY shall submit additional information to assist the CITY in making the
evaluation. The CITY shall give each alternative proposed by COMPANY full and fair
consideration but retains full discretion to decide for itself whether to utilize its original
plan or an alternative proposed by COMPANY. In the event the CITY ultimately
determines that there is no other reasonable alternative, COMPANY shall relocate its
Facilities as proposed by the CITY.
D. If any improvement project under this Section 16 is required in the interest of public
health, safety, welfare, necessity or convenience, as adjudged in the sole discretion of the
CITY, the COMPANY shall make such changes as required herein at COMPANY'S sole
cost, expense and risk.
E. CITY shall work cooperatively with COMPANY in determining a viable and practical route
within which COMPANY may relocate its Facilities, in order to minimize costs while
meeting CITY'S project objectives.
F. COMPANY shall complete relocation of its Facilities so as to accommodate the
improvement project at least ten (10) calendar days prior to commencement of the
improvement project or such other time as the parties may agree in writing.
SECTION 17. TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS:
The COMPANY shall generally introduce and install, as soon as practicable, gas technological
advances in its equipment and service within the CITY when such advances are technically
and economically feasible and are safe and beneficial to the CITY and its residents. Upon
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request by the CITY, the COMPANY shall review and promptly report advances which have
occurred in the gas industry that have been incorporated into the COMPANY'S operations in
the CITY in the previous year or will be so incorporated in the six (6) months following the
CITY'S request.
SECTION 18. FRANCHISE FEE:
W-L Within thirty (30) days after the close of each calendar quarter following the effective date of
" this Franchise Agreement, the COMPANY, its successors or assigns, shall pay to the CITY, or
�lc� Lli*)C I" its successors, a sum of money which is equal to six and one-half percent (6.5%) of the
C > �Ja COMPANY'S Gross Revenue, for that preceding quarter, less any adjustments for uncollectible
accounts, from the sale or delivery of Natural Gas to Customers within the corporate limits of
,n6W the CITY (excluding (a) the CITY and each agency, board, commission or department
1A('Olu thereof, and (b) Those Customers for whom the CITY has waived, in whole or in part, the
0obligation to pay a franchise fee) and less the amount of other licenses, excises, fees, charges
QS (� and other impositions of any kind whatsoever except ad valorem property tax and non -ad
valorem tax assessments on property levied by CITY against COMPANY'S property, business,
or operations for the tax year proceeding the beginning of the applicable privilege tax year, but
�1 also not including any public service tax levied on the purchase of metered or bottled gas
pursuant to F.S. § 166.231. For failure to pay an undisputed franchise fee on time the
S COMPANY shall pay to the CITY on the amount unpaid at a rate equal to one percent (1%)
( � �`�- per month from the date the amount was due to the date it is finally paid. The franchise fee
(,(0V payment shall be deemed paid on time if post -marked within thirty (30) days of the close of the
(` preceding calendar quarter. The COMPANY shall file with the CITY, within three months after
(d,i{L L the expiration of the COMPANY'S fiscal year, a financial statement signed and attested to by
1 �(5 a COMPANY'S designated accounting supervisor of the franchise showing in detail the
COMPANY'S gross revenues earned in the Franchise area during each such fiscal year.
SECTION 19. FRANCHISE PARITY:
If, during the term of this Franchise Agreement, the CITY, by Franchise Agreement or
ordinance, allows other gas providers, gas consumers or gas transporters ("Alternate Gas
Providers") the right, privilege or franchise to construct, maintain, operate or use gas facilities
in, under, upon, over or across the present or future public streets, alleys, waterways,
easements and other public places of the CITY, for the purpose of supplying or delivering
Natural Gas to customers located within the corporate limits of the CITY or receiving such gas
from a person other than the COMPANY within such corporate limits, and imposes a franchise
compensation obligation or an equivalent on such Alternate Gas Provider for any customer or
class of customers that is less than that imposed with respect to the same Customer or class
of Customers under this Franchise Agreement, the Franchise compensation rate and/or base
to which such rate is applied with respect to the same class of customers shall be reduced
under this Franchise Agreement so that the Franchise compensation paid hereunder for such
Customer class is no greater than the Franchise compensation payable by such Alternate Gas
Provider under the Franchise Agreement or ordinance applicable to it, when compared on a
dollars -per -term basis. In the event that the CITY determines not to impose any Franchise
compensation by agreement, ordinance or otherwise on any such Alternate Gas Provider, the
COMPANY'S obligation to pay a Franchise fee under this Franchise Agreement with respect to
revenues derived from the provision of service by the COMPANY to the comparable class of
customers served by such Alternate Gas Provider thereafter shall be extinguished.
SECTION 20. ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS:
The COMPANY shall maintain accounting, maintenance, and construction records as
prescribed by the FPSC. The COMPANY shall establish and maintain appropriate accounts
and records in such detail that revenues within the corporate limits of the CITY are
consistently declared separately from all other revenues, and such records shall be maintained
within the State of Florida, and be open at all reasonable times for inspection by the duly
authorized representatives of the CITY pursuant to an appropriate confidentiality agreement.
The COMPANY shall maintain its billing records only for the period of time required by the
FPSC and any examination conducted after such period shall be confined to the billing records
then available.
SECTION 21. INSURANCE AND PERFORMANCE BOND:
During the term of this Franchise, the COMPANY shall file with the City Clerk and shall keep
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in full force and effect at all times during the effective period hereof, Insurance certificates
evidencing a general liability insurance policy or policies or evidence of self-insurance, the
terms and conditions whereof shall provide that the CITY is an additional insured as to the
COMPANY'S construction or operation of a Natural Gas distribution system within the
corporate limits of the CITY, as they currently exist or may exist in the future. Each such
policy shall be in the minimum sum of$1,000,000.00 for injury or death to any one person,
and in the minimum sum of $5,000,000.00 for injury or death to all persons where there is
more than one person involved in any one accident, and in the minimum sum of $1,000,000.00
for damage to property, resulting from any one accident, and each of the said minimum sums
shall remain in full force and shall be undiminished during the effective period of this
Agreement. Any change in the scope or limits of the COMPANY'S insurance will require written
approval from the CITY.
Prior to commencement of any upgrade of the gas distribution system, COMPANY will furnish
and file with the CITY a construction bond in the amount of twenty-five thousand ($25,000)
dollars. The construction bond shall insure the faithful performance by COMPANY of all terms
and conditions of this agreement with regard to the upgrade of the system. The COMPANY
issuing such bond shall be licensed to do business in the State of Florida. Upon completion of
the upgrade of the Gas Distribution System, the construction bond shall be released, and the
CITY agrees to execute any and all documents necessary for such release.
SECTION 22. INDEMNIFICATION:
A. General. In consideration of the permissions granted to the COMPANY by this Franchise
Agreement, the COMPANY hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its
officers, agents and employees from and against claims, suits, actions, and causes of
action, caused by or arising out of the COMPANY'S negligent operation of the Distribution
System within the CITY during the term of this Franchise and resulting in personal injury,
loss of life or damage to property sustained by any person or entity, through or as a result
of the doing of any work herein authorized or the failure to do work herein required, and
including all reasonable costs, attorney's fees, expenses and liabilities incurred by the
CITY in connection with any such claim, suit, action or cause of action including the
investigation thereof, and the defense of any action or proceeding brought thereon and
any order, judgment or decree which may be entered in any such action or proceeding or
as a result thereof, except that neither the COMPANY nor any of its employees, agents,
contractor, licensees, or sub -lessees shall be liable under this section for any claims,
suits, actions, damages, expenditures, including attorney's fees, or causes of action
arising out of injury, loss of life or damage to persons or property caused by or arising out
of the negligence, strict liability, intentional torts, criminal acts, or error of the CITY, its
officers, agents, or employees. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to affect in
any way the CITY'S rights, privileges, and immunities under the doctrine of "sovereign
immunity" and as set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. The provisions of this
section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Franchise Agreement.
B. Environmental. COMPANY shall indemnify, defend and save CITY harmless from and
against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, actions and claims, either at law or in
equity, Including, but not limited to, costs and reasonable attorneys' and experts' fees
incurred by CITY in defense thereof, arising directly or indirectly from (a) COMPANY'S
breach of any environmental laws applicable to the Distribution System or (b) from any
release of a hazardous substance on or from the pipeline arising out of the COMPANY'S
operation of the pipeline, except that neither the COMPANY nor any of its employees,
agents, contractors, licensees, or sub -lessees shall be liable under this Section for any
claims, suits, actions, damages, expenditures, including attorneys' fees, or causes of
actions arising out of injury, loss of life or damage to persons or property caused by or
arising out of the gross negligence, intentional torts, or criminal acts of the CITY, its
officers, agents, or employees. This indemnity includes but is not limited to (a) liability for
a governmental agency's costs of removal or remedial action for hazardous substances;
(b) damages to natural resources caused by hazardous substances, including the
reasonable costs of assessing such damages; (c) liability for any other person's costs of
responding to hazardous substances; (d) liability for any costs of investigation,
abatement, correction, cleanup, fines, penalties, or other damages arising under any
environmental laws; and (e) liability for personal injury, property damage, or economic loss
arising under any statutory or common-law theory. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed to affect in any way the CITY'S rights, privileges, and immunities under the
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doctrine of "sovereign immunity" and as set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. The
provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this
Franchise Agreement.
SECTION 23. RECEIVERSHIP AND FORECLOSURE:
A. COMPANY shall immediately notify the CITY in writing if it: files a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy, a voluntary petition to reorganize its business, or a voluntary petition to effect
a plan or other arrangement with creditors; files an answer admitting the jurisdiction of the
Court and the material allegations of an involuntary petition filed pursuant to the
Bankruptcy Code, as amended; or is adjudicated bankrupt, makes an assignment for the
benefit of creditors, or applies for or consents to the appointment of any receiver or
trustee of all or any part of its property including all or any parts of its business
operations, pipeline(s) or Facilities within or affecting the Franchise Area.
B. Upon the foreclosure or other judicial sale of all or a substantial part of COMPANY'S
business operations, pipeline(s) or Facilities within or affecting the Franchise Area, or
upon the termination of any lease covering all or a substantial part of the pipelines) or
Facilities within or affecting the Franchise Area, or upon the occasion of additional events
which effectively cause termination of COMPANY'S rights or ability to operate the
pipeline(s) or Facilities within or affecting the Franchise Area, COMPANY shall notify the
CITY of such fact, and such notification or the occurrence of such terminating events shall
be treated as a notification that a change in control of the COMPANY has taken place,
and the provisions of this Franchise Agreement governing the consent of the CITY to
such change in control of the COMPANY shall apply.
C. The CITY shall have the right to cancel this Franchise one hundred twenty (120) days
after the appointment of a receiver or trustee to take over and conduct the business of a
COMPANY, whether in receivership, reorganization, bankruptcy, or other action or
proceeding, unless such receivership or trusteeship shall have been vacated prior to the
expiration of said one hundred twenty (120) days, or unless:(a) Within one hundred
twenty (120) days after the election or appointment, such receiver or trustee shall have
fully complied with all of the provisions of this Franchise Agreement and remedied any
existing violations and/or defaults; and (b) Within said one hundred twenty (120) days,
such receiver or trustee shall have executed an agreement, duly approved by the court
having jurisdiction, whereby such receiver or trustee assumes and agrees to be bound by
each and every provision of this Franchise Agreement granted to the COMPANY except
where expressly prohibited by Florida law.
SECTION 24. FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF GRANT:
Material violation by the COMPANY of any of the covenants, terms, and conditions hereof, or
default by the COMPANY in observing or carrying into effect any of said covenants, terms and
conditions, shall authorize and empower the CITY to declare a forfeiture of and to revoke and
cancel all rights granted hereunder, provided, however, that before such action by the CITY
shall become operative and effective, the COMPANY shall have been served by the CITY with
a written notice setting forth all matters pertinent to such violation or default, and describing
the action of the Council with respect thereto, and the COMPANY shall have had a period of
sixty (60) days after service of such notice within which to cure such violation or within which
to present a plan, satisfactory to the CITY, acting reasonably, to affect such cure; and
provided further that any violation or default resulting from a strike, a lockout, an act of God, or
any other cause beyond the control of the COMPANY shall not constitute grounds for revoking
and canceling any rights hereunder. In the event of forfeiture, the COMPANY shall have the
right to assign, sell or transfer, to any entity of its choice, the rights conferred by this Franchise
Agreement subject to the terms in Section 7 of this Agreement.
SECTION 25. FRANCHISE ACCEPTANCE:
The Franchise granted by this Agreement shall be conditioned upon the passage of an
ordinance by the CITY accepting this Agreement and by the proper execution of this
Agreement by the parties.
SECTION 26. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:
CITY acknowledges that certain information it might request pursuant to this franchise may be
of a proprietary and confidential nature. If COMPANY requests that any information provided
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by COMPANY to CITY be kept confidential due to such proprietary orcommercial value, CITY
and its employees, agents, and representatives shall maintain the confidentiality of such
information, unless shown to be required to be released by Ch. 119 FL. Statutes. If CITY is
requested or required by legal or administrative process to disclose any such confidential
information, CITY shall promptly notify COMPANY of such request or requirement so that
COMPANY may seek an appropriate protective order or other relief CITY shall use all
reasonable efforts to ensure that the confidentiality of COMPANY'S confidential information is
maintained.
SECTION 27. LEGAL RELATIONS:
A. Nothing contained in this Franchise shall be construed to create an association, trust,
partnership, agency relationship, or joint venture or to impose a trust, partnership, or
agency duty, obligation or liability on or with regard to any party. Each party shall be
individually and severally liable for its own duties, obligations, and liabilities under this
Franchise.
B. COMPANY accepts any privileges granted by CITY to the Franchise Area, public rights -
of -way and other Public Property in an "as is" condition. COMPANY agrees that the CITY
has never made any representations, implied or express warranties or guarantees as to
the suitability, security or safety of COMPANY'S location of facilities or the facilities
themselves in public property or rights -of -way or possible hazards or dangers arising from
other uses of the public rights -of -way or other public property by the CITY or the general
public. COMPANY shall remain solely and separately liable for the function, testing,
maintenance, replacement and/or repair of the pipeline or other activities permitted under
this Franchise.
C. This Franchise shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Florida and the parties agree that in any action venue shall lie exclusively in
Okeechobee County, Florida.
SECTION 28. DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
If either party asserts that the other party is in default in the performance of any obligation
hereunder, the complaining party shall notify the other party of the default and the desired
remedy. The notification shall be written. Representatives of the parties must promptly meet
and attempt in good faith to negotiate a resolution of the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved
within 30 days of the written notice, the parties may jointly select a mediator to facilitate further
discussion. The parties will equally share the fees and expenses of this mediator. If a mediator
is not used or if the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days after first meeting
with the selected mediator, either party may pursue such other relief permitted by law.
SECTION 29. MISCELLANEOUS:
A. In the event that a court or agency of competent jurisdiction declares a material provision
of this Franchise Agreement to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties shall
negotiate in good faith and agree, to the maximum extent practicable in light of such
determination, to such amendments or modifications as are appropriate actions so as to
give effect to the intentions of the parties as reflected herein. If severance from this
Franchise Agreement of the particular provision(s) determined to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable will fundamentally impair the value of this Franchise Agreement, either
party may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to reform or reconstitute the
Franchise Agreement so as to recapture the original intent of said particular provision(s).
All other provisions of the Franchise shall remain in effect at all times during which
negotiations or a judicial action remains pending.
B. Whenever this Franchise sets forth a time for any act to be performed, such time shall be
deemed to be of the essence, and any failure to perform within the allotted time may be
considered a material violation of this Franchise.
C. In the event that COMPANY is prevented or delayed in the performance of any of its
obligations under this Franchise by reason(s) beyond the reasonable control of
COMPANY, then COMPANY performance shall be excused during the Force Majeure
occurrence. Upon removal or termination of the Force Majeure occurrence the
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COMPANY shall promptly perform the affected obligations in an orderly and expedited
manner under this Franchise or procure a substitute for such obligation or performance
that is satisfactory to CITY. COMPANY performance shall not be excused by mere
economic hardship nor by misfeasance or malfeasance of its directors, officers or
employees.
D. The section headings in this Franchise are for convenience only, and do not purport to
and shall not be deemed to define, limit, or extend the scope or intent of the Section to
which they pertain.
E. By entering into this Franchise, the parties expressly do not intend to create any
obligation or liability, or promise any performance to, any third party, nor have the parties
created for any third party any right to enforce this Franchise.
F. This Franchise and all of the terms and provisions shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the respective successors and assignees of the parties.
G. Whenever this Franchise calls for notice to or notification by any party, the same (unless
otherwise specifically provided) shall be in writing and directed to the recipient at the
address set forth in this Section, unless written notice of change of address is provided to
the other party. If the date for making any payment or performing any act is a legal
holiday, payment may be made or the act performed on the next succeeding business
day which is not a legal holiday.
Notices shall be directed to the parties as follows:
To the CITY:
To the COMPANY:
City of Okeechobee
Florida Public Utilities Company
City Administrator
Director of Gas Operations
55 SE Td Avenue
1641 Worthington Rd, Ste 220
Okeechobee, FL 34974
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
H. The parties each represent and warrant that they have full authority to enter into and to
perform this Franchise, that they are not in default or violation of any permit, license, or
similar requirement necessary to carry out the terms hereof, and that no further approval,
permit, license, certification, or action by a governmental authority is required to execute
and perform this Franchise, except such as may be routinely required and obtained in the
ordinary course of business.
This Franchise Agreement and the attachments hereto represent the entire understanding
and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and it supersedes
all prior oral negotiations between the parties. This Franchise Agreement can be
amended, supplemented, modified or changed only by an agreement in writing which
makes specific reference to the Franchise Agreement or the appropriate attachment and
which is signed by the party against whom enforcement of any such amendment,
supplement, modification or change is sought. All previous Franchise Agreements
between the parties pertaining to COMPANY'S Operation of its pipeline(s) and/or
Facilities are hereby superseded.
J. The right of the CITY to construct, purchase or condemn any public utility works or ways,
and the rights of the COMPANY in connection therewith, as provided by the Florida
Constitution and Statutes, are hereby expressly reserved.
K. Upon receipt of the CITY'S authorization for billing and construction, the COMPANY shall
extend its facilities to provide gas to the CITY for municipal uses within the CITY limits
and within the COMPANY certificated service area when such service is otherwise
available near CITY facilities, without requiring the CITY to advance funds prior to
construction. All such extensions shall be done under the most favorable applicable rates
and terms within the COMPANY'S FPSC approved Natural Gas Tariff.
L. Interpretations of this Agreement on behalf of the CITY shall be made by the CITY
Administrator or his or her designee.
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M. The Effective Date of this Franchise shall be the 215t day of August, 2012, after
passage, approval and legal publication of the Ordinance as provided by law, and
execution of this Agreement.
N. The preparation of this Agreement has been a joint effort of the parties and a result of
negotiation between the parties, and the resulting document shall not, solely as a matter
of judicial constraint, be construed more severely against one of the patties than the
other. No oral representations shall be capable of altering the written terms of this
agreement.
SECTION 30. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED:
A. COMPANY shall not illegally discriminate in its rates, charges, or availability of service,
or grant illegal preferences or advantages to any customers or potential customers or
group of customers prejudicing any other group. COMPANY may not discriminate in
providing service or services to customers or users on the basis of age, race, creed,
religion, color, sex, handicap, national origin, marital status or political affiliation.
However, it is understood that COMPANY'S rates are regulated by the FPSC and vary
based on type of and use of gas service provided in accordance with COMPANY'S
FPSC approved Natural Gas Tariff.
B. Franchisee shall not discriminate against any person in employment or compensation
or in terms and conditions of employment or discharge from employment because of
age, race, creed, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, marital status, or political
affiliation. Franchisee must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations
governing employment discrimination.
SECTION 31. MINOR CHANGES IN PROVISIONS HEREOF:
Minor changes in the terms and conditions hereof may be made by written agreement
between the CITY and the COMPANY.
SECTION 32: SEVERABILITY:
If any section, part of section, paragraph, sentence, or clause of this Agreement shall be
adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of any other portion hereof, but shall be restricted and limited in its operation and effect
to that specific portion hereof involved in the controversy in which such decision shall have
been rendered. If either parry to this Franchise Agreement feels that elimination of the specific
portion of the Franchise Agreement adjudged to be invalid results in significant adverse
consequences to itself, then that party may terminate this Franchise Agreement by providing
thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY
By:
Mayor James E. Kirk
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
By:
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0 * Exhibit 3
Aug 21, 2012
ORDINANCE NO. 1089
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITYOF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A
CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, FROM COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (CPO) ZONING
DISTRICT TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL (CLT) ZONING DISTRICT;
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida has adopted Ordinance
No. 402 in which a revised Official Zoning Map was adopted for said City; and
WHEREAS, Muhammad Nooruddin, on behalf of the property owners, A.M.S.A. Holdings,
LLC and E.A.A.A. S. Holdings, LLC, has heretofore filed Petition No. 12-001-R,
pursuant to the Land Development Regulations of the City of Okeechobee for the
purpose of rezoning a certain tract of land consisting of 0.642 acre(s) from
Commercial Professional Office (CPO) Zoning District to Light Commercial (CLT)
Zoning District, and that this request be removed from the boundaries of the above
mentioned zone to allow for the processing of the rezoning petition; and
WHEREAS, said petition(s) being reviewed by the City's Planning Board at a duly
advertised meeting held on July 19, 2012, and submitted by Planning Staff report,
which determined such petition(s) to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and is appropriate with the zoning uses within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has agreed with the recommendation of the Planning Board
and hereby finds such rezoning consistentwith the City's Comprehensive Plan and
deems it in the best interest of the inhabitants of said City to amend aforesaid
revised Zoning Map as hereinafter set forth;
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of the City of Okeechobee,
Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote
of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief
Presiding Officer for the City; that:
SECTION 1. LEGAL DESCRIPTION.
The following described land consisting of approximately 0.642 acres, as the subject
property, located in the City of Okeechobee, to -wit:
LOTS 3 TO 6 OF BLOCK 78, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 5, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
SECTION 2. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT.
That the aforesaid Revised Zoning Map of the City of Okeechobee be amended to
reflect the subject property to be changed from Commercial Professional Office
(CPO) Zoning District to Light Commercial (CLT) Zoning District.
SECTION 3. CONFLICT.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Ordinance No. 1089 Page 1 of 2
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent
jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining
provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED for first reading and set for final public hearing on this 21st day of August,
2012.
James E. Kirk, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 4tn day of
September, 2012.
ATTEST:
James E. Kirk, Mayor
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
Ordinance No. 1089 Page 2 of 2
JULY 19, 2012 - PLANNING BOARDIBOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS - PAGE 2 OF 6
11 AGENDA III ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE 11
V. CONSIDER PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS - Chairperson.
CDPetition No.12-001-R, submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf Petition No.12-001-R, was submitted by Mr. Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf of property owners A.M.S.A. Holdings,
of propertyowners A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC and E.A.A.A.S. Holdings, LLC and E.A.A.A.S. Holdings, LLC, for property located at 608 NE 2Id Avenue, to change the Zoning on Lots 3 to 6 of
LLC, for property located at 608 NE 2nd Avenue, to change the Zoning Block 78, City of Okeechobee, from Commercial Professional Office (CPO) to Light Commercial (CLT).
classification on Lots 3 to -6 of Block 78 City of Okeechobee, from
Commercial Professional Office (CPO) to Light Commercial (CLT)
(Exhibit 1). 11
Hear from Planning Staff. Planner Brisson addressed the Board to review the proposed rezoning. Code Book Section 70-340 of the Land
Development Regulations requires that the reviewing body find that an application for rezoning meets the following
conditions: The proposed use is not contrary to the Comprehensive Plan requirements since the Future Land Use
classification is Commercial. The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the Zoning District. The
property is currently zoned CPO with a Special Exception for an Assisted Living Facility (ALF). The proposed use, a
Group Home, is a Special Exception use in CLT. However, the owner has offered that they will be using the ALF on the
second floor and an Alcohol and/or Drug Rehabilitation Center on the first floor. This falls under the definition of a Group
Home, which should not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
The proposed use is appropriate for the location, is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and is not contrary
or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. Surrounding uses are largely commercial, however there is a residence
and multi -family uses to the South. Group Homes are also a Special Exception use in Residential Multiple Family (RMF)
Zoning Districts. The residence is located in the proposed Transitional Commercial Overlay area, and Planning Staff
expects it will eventually be used more intensively for either multi -family or commercial uses. The site is already suitably
buffered from adjacent properties to the South, and East by a concrete fence. All of the existing uses to the North, and
West are separated from the facility by Northeast Ph Street and 2' Avenue. The proposed use will not create a density
pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services; nor should it create traffic
congestion, flooding ordrainage problems, orotherwise affect public safety The proposed use has not been inordinately
burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
Planning Staff recommends approval of the petition and permitting the applicant to apply for a Special Exception use
for a Group Home. However, it is suggested that during consideration of the Special Exception to allow establishment
of a Alcohol and/or Drug Rehabilitation Center that special conditions be added.
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11 AGENDA III ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE 11
V. CONSIDER PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS CONTINUED.
( A. 2. Hear from the property owner or designee/agent, Petition No. Chairperson Hoover yielded the floor to Mr. Nooruddin, who explained that the Alcohol and/or Drug Rehabilitation
12-001-R to rezone Lots 3 to 6 of Block 78, City of patients would be permitted on the first floor only. They would not be permitted to drive themselves to the facility and
Okeechobee, from CPO to CLT continued. would be required to sign a form that would state that they would not be able to leave the facility until authorized.
Several Board Members asked specific questions and raised concerns of combining these two types of facilities in one
building and for surrounding families. Mr. Nooruddin offered various methods that will be put in place to keep the ALF
residences separate from the rehabilitation clients, as well as the requirements of them to be in the program.
3. Open Public Hearing for comment - Chairperson. Chairperson Hoover opened the Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m. and asked whether there were any questions or comments
from the public. There was none.
4. Close Public Hearing - Chairperson. Chairperson Hoover closed the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m.
5. Board Discussion. Chairperson Hoover asked whether there was any further discussion from the Board. There was none.
6. Consider motion for recommendation to City Council and vote. Board Member Burroughs made a motion, based on Planning Staff findings to recommend approval to the City Council
for Petition No.12 001 R, to rezone Lots 3 to 6 of Block 78, City of Okeechobee, from CPO to CLT; seconded by Board
Member McCoy.
QUASI-JUDICIAL
Petition No.12-003-SE, submitted by Muhammad Nooruddin on behalf
of property owners, A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC and E.A.A.A.S. Holdings,
LLC for property located at 608 NE 2n° Avenue, Legal: Lots 3 to 6 of
Block 78 City of Okeechobee, to allow a group home that would
provide for a Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living Facility within
a Light Commercial (CLT) Zoning District, (Ref, Sec. 90-253(16))
(Exhibit 2).
VOTE
HOOVER - YEA BURROUGHS-YEA BRASS - NAY KELLER - NAY MCCOY-YEA
MORGAN- ABSENT RITTER - YEA BAUGHMAN - ABSENT MCCREARY- NAY MOTION CARRIED.
Petition will be forwarded in Ordinance form for a Final Public Hearing on September 4, 2012 before City Council.
Petition No.12-003-SE, was submitted by Mr. Nooruddin on behalf of property owners, A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC and
E.A.A.A.S. Holdings, LLC for property located at 608 NE 2nd Avenue, Legal: Lots 3 to 6 of Block 78 City of Okeechobee,
to allow a Group Home that would provide for a Alcohol and/or Drug Rehabilitation Center and ALF within a Light
Commercial (CLT) Zoning district. (Ref. Sec. 90-253(16)).
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Staff Report
Rezoning Request
Prepared for. -
Applicant:
Petition No.:
The City of Okeechobee
A.M. S.A. Holdings, LLC
12-001-R
iOlanning
& Management Services, Inc.
1371 Jackson SC reel. Sufte 206
Fort Myer.:, Ft0rW2
239-334-3366
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Staff Report Applicant's Name: A.M. S.A. Holdings, LLC
Rezoning Request Petition No. 12-001-R
06A' N I (i f frmatiorMUM
Owner/ Applicant
Applicant Address:
Site Address:
Contact Person-
Applicant/Contact
Phone Number:
E-mail Address
A.M.S.A. Holdings LLC
and EAAAS Holding, LLC
A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC
P.O. Box 448
Okeechobee, FL 34973
608 NE 2"d Avenue
Muhammad Nooruddin, Mgr of A.M.S.A
863-610-1404
Nooruddin64@gmail.com
Future Land Use Map Classification
Zoning District
Use of Property
Acreage
Legal` Description; of'SubjectProperty
Existing
Commercial
CPO
Assisted Living
Facility (ALF)
0.642
Proposed
Commercial
CLT
Group Home & ALF
Location: 608 NE 2"d Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34986
Parcel Identification Number: 3-15-37-35-0010-00780-0050
LOTS 3, 4, 5, AND 6, BLOCK 78, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 5, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
lReguest
Applicant is requesting a rezoning for the above shown property from CPO to CLT. The
Applicant would like to use some or all of the facility for an alcohol and drug rehabilitation
(detox) facility. The Applicant envisions initially conducting the alcohol/drug rehabilitation
treatment in six to eight of the beds on the ground floor. Ultimately, he may wish to use all 32 of
the beds in the facility for the alcohol/drug rehabilitation services. An alcohol/drug rehabilitation
facility qualifies under the definition in the LDC for "Group Home". A Group Home is a Special
Exception in the CLT District.
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Staff Report
Rezoning Request
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Applicant's Name: A. M. S.A. Holdings, LLC
Petition No. 12-001-R
AdJ0 _ ftW4iil 0_Ud. 111t��i. �CL"assif catia
North: Future Land Use Map Classification
Zoning District. -
Existing Land Use:
East: Future Land Use Map Classification
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
South: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
West: future Land Use Map Classification
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
Analysis
Industrial
IND
Vehicle sales, repair and
open storage
Commercial
CPO
"Big Lake Baptist
Association"
Commercial and Single
Family
CPO and RSF-1
Vacant and single-family
home
Commercial
CHV
" KST Construction"
Section 70-340 of the Land Development Regulations requires that the reviewing body find that
an application for rezoning meets each of the following conditions. The Applicant has provided
comment to each of the required findings. These are repeated in this Times Roman typeface.
Staff comments follow the Applicant's statements and are shown in Arial typeface.
1. The proposed use is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements.
"The property is located within Comprehensive Plan requirements. Future map is within
Commercial."
Staff Comment: The proposed zoning is not contrary to the general Comprehensive Plan
requirements for properties classified as Commercial on the Future Land Use Map. Further,
the subject property is located within the second block east of US 441, thereby failing within
the area proposed as the Transitional Commercial Overlay Future Land Use Subcategory
where CLT is generally considered a compatible zoning designation. There are also other
areas similarly situated along NE 2nd Avenue that are zoned CLT.
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Staff Report
Rezoning Request
Applicant's Name: A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC
Petition No. 12-001-R
2. The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the
Land Development Regulations.
"The property is currently zoned "CPO" with Special Exception for Assisted Living
Facility."
Staff Comment: The proposed use, Group Home, is a Special Exception use in the CLT
zoning district. The specific proposed use is an alcohol and/or drug rehabilitation center.
This use qualifies under the definition of Group Home. The definition is presented below
with the sections specifically applicable to the proposed use highlighted.
"Group home means a building designed or used as permanent or temporary
living quarters for six or more unrelated persons in which individual cooking
facilities are not provided. Included in such designation, but not limited to,
are such facilities as residential facilities and comprehensive transitional
education programs under F.S. ch. 393; domestic violence centers under F.S.
ch. 415; community residential homes in excess of six persons under F.S. ch.
419;. and such similar facilities as authorized by law, and for which licensing is
first required by law, and for which licensing is first required by the state
department of children and families and/or the agency for health care
administration, or other state or federal agency.
3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
"We will use 6 — 8 beds initially for detox purposes, where patients drop off for detox
treatment anywhere from 1 - 4 weeks as an average. It will be good for Okeechobee since
there is no detox center in Okeechobee."
Staff Comment: We agree there should be no adverse effect upon the public interest,
particularly if patients are driven to the facility, dropped off, are unable to leave the facility
until released and are picked up by friends or relatives.
4. The use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent
land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
"North of the building is Heavy Commercial. South: Vacant land. East of the building is
Heavy Commercial or CPO. West of Building is Heavy Commercial (repair service)"
Staff Comment: CLT zoning and its allowable uses are reasonably compatible with the
zoning and uses on adjacent properties, which uses are largely commercial. One property
is zoned RSF1 and used as a single-family residence. This property is also adjacent to
RMF zoning which also allows Group Homes as a Special Exception use. Given that the
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Staff Report Applicant's Name: A.M. S.A. Holdings, LLC
Rezoning Request Petition No. 12-001-R
single-family home is also located in the Transitional Commercial Overlay area, we expect it
will eventually be used more intensively for either a multi -family or commercial use. We do
not believe the operation of an alcohol/drug rehabilitation center will be contrary or
detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns within the Transitional Commercial Overlay area.
The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a
deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property.
"The proposed use of the property will not affect value or living condition. 4 - 6 beds use of
ground floor for detox will not adversely affect property value."
[Staff Note: We believe the actual proposal is for 6 — 8 beds for detox use.]
Staff Comment: For the same reasons given in our comments to number 4, above, we do
not believe the proposed rezoning and use will adversely affect property values or living
conditions, nor will it be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent
properties.
6. The proposed use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact
of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood
"The proposed use of CLT will [be] suitably buffered within surrounding properties. It will
be no hazard to the neighborhood. It will be business within existing business. There will
not be any additional parking required, as patients will be dropped off."
Staff Comment: The building and grounds are already suitably buffered from adjacent
properties to the south, southeast and east by walls. All of the uses to the north, northwest
and west are separated from the facility by public roads.
7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities
such as schools, streets, and utility services.
"The proposed use of the existing business has/will not affect the facility's utilities usage
more than the current usage. 4 — 6 beds of detox (or in future may convert total facility to
patients with detox) will keep the same usage of utilities as currently."
[Staff Note: We believe the actual proposal is for 6 — 8 beds for detox use.]
Staff Comment:. There will be no increase in the number of beds in the facility, therefore
there will be no change in the density or any other factor that would. overburden any public
facilities.
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Staff Report
Rezoning Request
Applicant's Name: A.M. S.A. Holdings, LLC
Petition No. 12-001-R
The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or
otherwise affect public safety.
"Patients with Detox Rehabilitation most likely [will be] dropped off to the facility. They
will be living in facility as the current residents are living. Maximum number will not
exceed the 32. (If we decided to go that route in the future.)"
Staff Comment: There will be no increase in the number of beds in the facility, therefore
one would not expect any increase in traffic. Similarly, the physical facility will be
unchanged and no effect upon flooding, drainage patterns or any aspect of public safety.
9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
"We have to get/apply for State license prior to admitting any detox drug and/or alcohol
rehabilitation patients. Otherwise, there are no restrictions."
Staff Comment: The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary
restrictions.
,Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone the property from CPO to CLT thereby
permitting the Applicant to apply for a Special Exception for a Group Home. We do, however,
suggest that during consideration of the Special Exception to allow establishment of a
alcohol/drug rehabilitation (detox) center the following be considered as conditions of any
approval:
1. No patient shall be admitted to the rehabilitation facility unless dropped off by a friend or
relative and that no vehicle in any way associated with the patient or person dropping off
the patient be left at the facility overnight.
2. No patient shall be allowed to leave the building unless accompanied by a friend or relative
picking up the patient upon release from the facility, or accompanied by an employee of the
facility for the purpose of taking the released patient to public transportation for return to
his/her home.
Submitted by:
Wm. F. Brisson, AICP
June 27, 2012
Planning Board Hearing: July 19, 2012
Council Hearing: August 12, 2012 and September 4, 2012
Attachments: Future Land Use Map
Zoning Map
Aerial photograph
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Notices Mailed:
Rezone, Special Exception and Variance
APPLICANT INFORMATION
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Name of property owner(s): �� ry�:7 ; ti� J �•�� L`rC�. t. ,..V t t `I
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Owner mailing address
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
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Approx. acreage: /11 y Is property in a platted subdivision? �f g
Is there a use on the property that is or was in violation of a city or county ordinance? If so, describe.
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Is a pending sale of the property subject to this application being granted? �,J 11
Describe uses on adjoining property to the North: offta -cv ;q La-u k,_h5 j_
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Existing zoning: L£r1 'Future Land Use classification .
Have there been any prior rezoning, special exception, variance, or site plan approvals on the
property? (_) No (Yes. If
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yes provide date petition number and nature of approval.
Requestisfor: (,/ Rezone (j •Special Exception () Variance
Parcel Identification Number: _ 1 S
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Staff Report Applicant's Name: A.M. S.A. Holdings, LLC
Rezoning Request Petition No. 12-001-R
SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS
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Staff Report Applicant's Name: A.M. S.A. Holdings, LLC
Rezoning Request Petition No. 92-001-R
ZONING
UNINCORPORATED
CBD - COMKI BUSINESS DISTRICT
CHY - HEA dY COMMERCIAL
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CLT- LIGHT COMMERCIAL
CPO - COMM FROFESSIONALOFFICE
H- HOLDING
IND - INDL:5 rR1AL
PUB- PUBLIC FACILITIES
PUD-MIXED
PUD-R
R.MF - RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAR',ILY
RMH- RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOXIE
RS 1, - RESME-IMAL SINGLE FAMILY
RSF2 - RESMENTtAL SINGLE FALULY (2
ZONING
SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS
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Rezoning Request
Applicant's Name: A.M. S.A. Holdings, LLC
Petition No. 12-001-R
FUTURE LAND USE
SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS
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#.E. 5 TH STREET
':.E. 4 TH STREET
COMPREHENSIVE PLANT
LAND USE
SINGLE - FAMILY
MULTI - FAMILY
COMMERCIAL
INDUSTRIAL
PUBLIC FACILITIES
RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE
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REQUIRED ATT 44 :LAMENTS
Applicant's statement o interest in property �s �f s'z �a � �; :'Ye -kF :: c: ��
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Non-refundable application fee: Rezoning: $850 plus $30/acre; Special Exce tion: $500 plus $30/acre;
Variance: $500
Note: Resolution No. 98-11 Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees and Charges B
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When the cost for advertising publishing and mailing notices of public hearings exceeds the
established fee, or when a professional consultant is hired to advise the city on the application,
the applicant shall pay the actual costs.
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Last recorded warrant deed
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Notarized letter of consent from property owner (if applicant is different from property owner)
=Three property surveys (one no larger than 11@ x 17@) containing:
a. certified boundary survey, date of survey, surveyors name, address and phone number)'-
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,r'b. Legal description of property pertaining to the application
c. Computation of total acreage to nearest tenth of an acre
List of surrounding property owners with addresses and location sketch of the subject property. See
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the Information Request Form from the Okeechobee Property Appraisers Office (attached)
Affidavit attesting to completeness and correctness of the list (attached)
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Completed specific application and checklist sheet for each request checked in line 15
Confirmation of Information Accuracy
I hereby certify that the information in this application is correct. The information included in this application is
for use by the City of Okeechobee in processing my request, False or misleading information may be
punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 and imprisonment of up to 30 days and may result in the denial of this
application.
Signature ^ Printed Name Date
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For questions relating to this application packet, call General Services Dept. at (863)-763-3372, Ext. 218
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Attach a Traffic Impact Study prepared by a professional transportation planner or transportation engineer, if the rezoning or
proposed use will generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle trip ends using the trip generation factors for the most similar use as
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contained in the Institute of Transportation Engineers most recent edition of Trip Generation. The TIA must identify the
number of net new external trips, pass -bay calculations, internal capture calculations, a.m. and p.m. peak hour trips and level
of service on all adjacent roadway links with and without the project.
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Responses addressing the required findings for granting a rezoning or change in Land Development Regulations as described
below. Attach additional sheets as necessary.
FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR GRANTING A REZONING
OR CHANGE IN LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(Sec. 70-340, LDR page CD70:16)
It is the Applicant's responsibility to convince the Planning Board/LPA and City Council that approval of the
proposed rezoning is justified. Specifically, the Applicant should provide in his/her application and
presentation sufficient explanation and documentation to convince the reviewing bodies to find that:
1. The proposed rezoning is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements. Pt
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3. The proposed use will not have an adv rse effect on the
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contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns.
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9. The pr 'osed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and
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11. The proposed usetas not ben inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
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The City staff will, inthe Staff Report, address the request and evaluate it and the Applicant's su"bmis i�on�in
light of the above criteria and offer a recommendation for approval or denial.
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Petition
Affidavit Attesting to the Completeness and Accuracy
of the List of Surrounding Property Owners
I hereby certify under the penalty of law or the revocation of the requested approval sought that to the best of my
knowledge and belief, the attached list constitutes the complete and accurate list of the property owners,
addresses, and parcel identification numbers of all parcels and tracts within three hundred (300) feet not including
intervening streets, alleys, or waterways, of the perimeter of the lands which are subjects of, or are contiguous to
but held under the same ownership as, the lands subject to the application for a change in land use or zoning, said
list constituting a portion of that application. This affidavit is made based upon
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Property Appraiser of Okeechobee County as of and the
assertions made to me by members of that Office that the information reviewed constitutes the most recent
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Time Line of Petitions for Lots 3 to 6 of Block 78
City of Okeechobee Subdivision
April 19, 2007 - Planning Board postpones offering a recommendation on Petition No.
07-006-SSA, amending the Future Land Use classification from Single Family to
Commercial and No. 07-004-R rezoning from RSF-1 to CPO. The applicant, Mr.
Nooruddin requested the postponement to decide whether he wanted to amend his
petition from building a medical office to an assisted living facility.
May 17, 2007 - Planning Board recommends approval of both petitions. Applicant did
not make any changes to the petition & application, leaves as submitted.
June 5, 2007 - City Council adopts Ordinance No. 982, amending the FLU map from SF
to C and approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 986107-00-R for the rezoning
application.
July 3, 2007 - City Council adopt Ordinance No. 986/07-00-R rezoning the property
from RSF-1 to CPO.
October 23, 2008 - Board of Adjustment approves Special Exception Petition No. 08-
011-SE, to allow an Assisted Living Facility within a CPO zoning district. There were no
conditions placed on the Special Exception.
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JULY 19, 2012 - PLANNING BOARDIBOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS - PAGE 3 OF 6
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B. Petition No.12-003-SE, submitted by Muhammad Nooruddinon behalf Petition No.12-003-SE, was submitted by Mr. Nooruddin on behalf of property owners, A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC and
of property owners; A.M.S.A. Holdings, LLC and E.A.A.A.S. Holdings, E.A.A.A.S. Holdings, LLC for property located at 608 NE 2nd Avenue, Legal: Lots 3 to 6 of Block 78 City of Okeechobee,
LLC for property located at 608 NE 2' Avenue, Legal: Lots 3 to 6 of to allow a Group Home that would provide for a Alcohol and/or DnUg Rehabilitation Center and ALF within a Light
Block 78 City of Okeechobee, to allow a group home that would Commercial (CLT) Zoning district. (Ref. Sec. 90-253(16)).
provide for a Rehabilitation Center and Assisted Living Facility within
a Light Commercial (CLT) Zoning District, (Ref. Sec. 90-253(16))
(Exhibit 2).
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JULY 19, 2012 - PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS - PAGE 4 OF 6
V. CONSIDER PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS CONTINUED.
B. 1. Hear from Planning Staff, Petition No.12-003-SE requesting
a Special Exception to allow for a Group Home in a CLT
Zoning District continued.
Planner Brisson reviewed the Planning Staff report. Code Book Section 70-373 (b) requires that an applicant address,
during the presentation to the Board of Adjustment, the following standards for granting a Special Exception:
Demonstrate that the proposed location and site are appropriate for the use. The specific proposed use is a Alcohol
and/or Drug Rehabilitation Center with an ALF. This use qualifies under the definition of a Group Home, which Mr.
Brisson read in its' entirety, stating further that a rehabilitation center is reasonably compatible with the zoning and
existing commercial uses on adjacent properties. The subject property is located one block East of North Parrott Avenue
and within the proposed Transitional Commercial Overlay area, where properties are expected to be zoned primarily
CLT, CPO, or RMF.
Demonstrate how the site and proposed buildings have been designed so they are compatible with the adjacent uses
and the neighborhood, or explain why no specific design efforts are needed. The existing building and site have been
developed to provide for temporary or permanent living quarters for individuals needing assistance. Just as the current
ALF has little or no effect upon the surrounding neighborhood, the treatment center will occur entirely within the property
and have no significant effects upon the surrounding properties. Since the residents will not be leaving the building
unattended, no specific design efforts are needed.
Demonstrate any landscaping techniques to visually screen the use from adjacent uses; or explain why no visual
screening is necessary. The building and grounds are already suitably buffered from adjacent properties to the South
and East by a concrete fence. Uses to the North and West are separated from the facility by Northeast 7t' Street and
2n0 Avenue and need no special screening treatments.
Demonstrate what is proposed to reduce the impacts of any potential hazards, problems or public nuisance generated
by the use or explain how the nature of the use creates no such potential problems. There will be no increase in the
number of beds in the facility. Since the drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation patients are driven to the facility, dropped off,
and are unable to leave the facility until released and picked up by friends or relatives, the impacts of the operation will
be no different from those of the previously approved ALF. Presumably, the only difference in the operation will be the
use of drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation counselors replacing some of the•ALF Staff. The existing building and site have
been developed to provide for temporary or permanent living.
Demonstrate how the impact of traffic generation will be handled off -site and on -site. The applicant has not provided
specific information regarding how traffic may or may not differ from the existing use. Planning Staff would not expect
traffic associated with those servicing the facility would differ between the rehabilitation operation and the ALF.
Therefore, we would expect only a minimal potential increase in traffic.
JULY 19, 2012 • PLANNING BOARDIBOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS • PAGE 5 OF 6
V. CONSIDER PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS CONTINUED.
B. 1.
2.
Hear from Planning Staff, Petition No.12-003-SE requesting
a Special Exception to allow for a Group Home in a CLT
Zoning District continued.
Hear from the property owner or designee/agent.
3. Open Public Hearing for comment - Chairperson.
4. Close Public Hearing - Chairperson.
5. Board Discussion.
Planning Staff recommends approval of the Special Exception request to allow a Group Home involved in the operation
of a drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation program on the property, with the following conditions: 1. No patient shall be
admitted to the rehabilitation facility unless dropped off by a friend or relative and that no vehicle in any way associated
with the patient or person dropping off the patient be left at the facility overnight. 2. No patient shall be allowed to leave
the building unless accompanied by a friend or relative picking up the patient upon release from the facility, or
accompanied by an employee of the facility for the purpose of taking the released patient to public transportation for
return to his/her home.
Mr. Nooruddin stated that the safety concerns of the Board would be addressed and that existing residences at the ALF
were very important to him. The Board noted their concern for surrounding residences as well. Planner Brisson
suggested that the Board add another condition that there would need to be some sort of electronic or manual blocking
mechanism on entrance and exit doors of the Alcohol and/or Drug Rehabilitation Center.
Chairperson Hoover opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. and asked whether there were any questions or comments
from the public. There was none.
Chairperson Hoover closed the Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m.
Chairperson Hoover asked whether there was any further discussion from the Board. Member Burroughs asked how
the surrounding property owners were notified and the verbiage that was used. The notices mailed referenced a Group
Home and the advertisement in the newspaper referenced a Group Home with a rehabilitation center and ALF. The
Board discussed the language of the notices to surrounding property owners and suggested that "drug/alcohol
rehabilitation' specially be used in the notice for the final Public Hearing.
When reaching a conclusion on a Special Exception request, the Board of Adjustment must consider and show in its
record the following findings as set forth in Code Book Section 70-373(c). The proposed use is found: Not to be contrary
to the Comprehensive Plan. Specifically authorized as a special exception use in the zoning district. Will not have an
adverse effect on the public interest. Is appropriate for the proposed location, is reasonably compatible with adjacent
uses and is not detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. Will not adversely affect property values or living conditions,
nor be a deterrent to the development of adjacent property. Will not create a density pattern that will overburden public
facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services. Will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems,
or otherwise affect public safety.
JULY 19, 2012 - PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS - PAGE 6 OF 6
V. CONSIDER PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS CONTINUED.
B. 6. Consider motion for recommendation to City Council and
vote.
Board Member Burroughs made a motion, based on Planning Staff findings to approve Petition No.12-003-SE, to allow
a Group Home that would provide for a Alcohol and/or Drug Rehabilitation Center and ALF within a CLT Zoning District
with the following stipulations:1. No patient shall be admitted to the rehabilitation facility unless dropped off by a friend
or relative and that no vehicle in any way associated with the patient or person dropping off the patient be left at the
facility overnight. 2. No patient shall be allowed to leave the building unless accompanied by a friend or relative picking
up the patient upon release from the facility, or accompanied by an employee of the facility for the purpose of taking the
released patient to public transportation for return to his/her home. 3. Some type of electronic or manual blocking
mechanism on entrance/exit of the facility as well as on the entrance/exit doors to the detox center; seconded by Board
Member Ritter.
HOOVER -YEA BURROUGHS-YEA BRASS -NAY KELLER - NAY MCCOY-YEA
MORGAN - ABSENT RITTER -YEA BAUGHMAN - ABSENT MCCREARY - NAY MOTION CARRIED.
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RESOLUTION NO.12-07 21, 2012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA,
REVISING THE COMMERCIAL RATE SCHEDULE FOR
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES
WITHIN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR FY 2012/2013,
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has determined that for the health and welfare of the
community, each and every place of business, or other type of structure or abode
shall be required to place their garbage and trash for pick up and disposal in a safe
and sanitary manner prescribed by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee entered into a Solid Waste
Collection and Disposal Services Agreement with Waste Management, Inc., of
Florida on July 7, 1987, as amended, to provide such collection and disposal
services to the community; and
WHEREAS, as provided in Code Book Section 42-52, the City Council shall establish the
charges and rates for the collection and disposal services required.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee,
Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed. by majority vote
of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief
Presiding Officer for the City that:
SECTION 1. COMMERCIAL RATES.
1. Commercial Rates Per month for business solid waste collection and disposal
services shall be as follows. from October 1. 2012 to September 30, 2013:
Pick-upsNVeek
1x/wk
2x/wk
3x/wk
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2 CUBIC YD
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$60.66
$110.57
$153.25
$195.91
$238.60
$281.28
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F, [PI
$21.22
$19 87
$42.44
$ 23 09
$176.10
$ 63.66
$ 19 ni
$248.92
$ 84.88
$ 4n Al
$321.70
$106.10
$ del 97
$394.52
$127.32
$ AR 71
$467.33
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$ R7 Mr,
$540.15
Total
$94.55
$41.22
3 CUBIC YD
Collection
$83.93
$146.16
$186.94
$217.55
$262.30
$307,06
$351.81
Disposal (1)
Filar
$31.83
$17 F7
$ 66.70
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$243.38
$100.013
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$326.03
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$166.76
$� 4 77
$483.83
$200.11
$ A4 12
$233.47
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Total
$133.28
395.38
$571.29
$658.75
$52.88
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$99.50
$166.19
$196.97
$245.80
$286.11
$328.68
$371.24
Disposal (1)
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$9n 77
$162.71
$ 84.88
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$284.56
$127.32
$ 41 19
$169.76
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$466.69
$212.20
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$254.64
$ RR 64
$651.96
$297.08
$ 77-,3
$745.85
Total
$366.41
$558.06
$57.46
6 CUBIC YD
Collection
$131.21
$194.74
$258.48
$318.25
$373.24
$428.24
$ 483.24
Disposal (1)
PIA
$ 63.66
$ 27 4n
$127.32
$ 4n 87
$362.73
$190.98
$ 5,3 W
$503.43
$254.64
$ RR AR
$639.34
$318.30
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$381.96
$ RQ 47
$899.62
$445.62
$ inn Qi
$1029.77
Total
$222.27
$769.48
$71.56
8 CUBIC YD
Collection
$148.32
$215.26
$272.43
$329.62
$384.61
$ 440.69
$496.78
Disposal (1)
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$ 84.88
$ 3n Q7
$264.17
$169.76
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$429.97
$254.64
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$339.52
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$737.97
$424.40
$ Rn 37
$889.33
$ 509.28
$ a9 n7
$594.16
$in3 73
$1194.67
Total
$1041.99
1 $81.24
Commercial Cans
# of Cans
1
2
3
4
5
6
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$ 8.58
$11.36
$13.97
$16.83
$25.08
$46.74
Disposal
$ 3.86
$ 7.72
$11.58
$15.44
$19.30
$23.16
Fuel
$ 1.79
$ 2.37
$ 2.92
$ 3.51
$ 5.24
$ 9.76
Total
$14.23
$21.45
$28.47
$35.78
$49.62
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Resolution No. 12-07 Page 1 of 2
Optional services: Casters:
$ 8.58 per month maintenance
Roll -out:
$ 8.58 per month per number of service days/week
Lockbar
$92.02 installation
Lock/Unlock $12.27 monthly fee times the number of pickups/week
Rolloff Collection Rates - Collection and Disposal
20 yd
30 yd 40 yd Compactor
Rate per pull plus
$179.52
$189.38
$199.24
$199.24
disposal
Fuel per pull
$ 37.49
$ 39.54
$ 41.61
$ 41.61
Total
$217.011
$228.92
$240.65
$240.85
Wasted Trip Charges
$70.98
Monthly Charges/Two Haul Min:
$70.99
Disposal: C & D
$19.07 per ton
Garbage
$35.18 per ton
Vegetation
$15.49 per ton
Any additional or special waste collection request over and above contracted service rate
can be negotiated between the customer and contractor.
(1) The Disposal portion of the above rates is to be calculated as the product or the current
per -ton Disposal Charge at the Chambers Berman Road Landfill (27.76) and the Weight Per
Cubic Yard Factor as set forth below:
PROPOSER'S proposed Weight Per Cubic Yard Factor is: 139.3 pounds per cubic yard.
SECTION 2. RATE ADJUSTMENTS.
The present Franchise, as amended, for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services
within the City of Okeechobee, effective October 1, 2012 to September 9, 2013is subject
to periodic rate adjustments for consumer price index (CPI) cost of living, diesel fuel
surcharge, and adjustments necessary due to changes in law or regulatory action. Such
rate adjustments may affect Commercial Rates over those set out in Section One, which
will not occur without public notice and hearing.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.
That if any portion of this resolution should be judicially determined to be unenforceable,
then the balance thereof shall continue to remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The charges and rate established by this Resolution shall take effect on the 15' day of
October. 2012.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in regular session this 17 th day of July. 2012.
ATTEST: James E. Kirk, Mayor
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
Resolution No. 12-07 Page 2 of 2
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Exhibit 6
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT Aug 21, 2012
FOR CDBG GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
FOR FY 2011 CDBG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
This is a Technical Assistance Contract for FY 2011 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Economic Development Program for Grant Administration Services by and between
NANCY PHILLIPS & ASSOCIATES L.C., hereinafter referred to as the "Consultant", and CITY
OF OKEECHOBEE, a municipality of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "City",
dated the day of August, 2012.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City has procured the services of the Consultant for the Grant
Administration functions required for the FY 2011 CDBG Economic Development Program grant
number 12DB-OH-07-57-02-E08, hereinafter referred to as the "Project", for its community. The
Project also incorporates RFP #ADM 03-00-06-12 and all related documents; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant is now available, willing and qualified to perform professional
services in the capacity of technical advisor for the Project to which this Contract applies, and to give
consultation, advice and direction for such Project, and;
WHEREAS, the City is desirous that the Consultant performs such services regarding the
Project and engages the Consultant to perform such services as set forth herein, and the Consultant
agrees to perform such services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
CONSULTANT'S SCOPE OF SERVICES
GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
Pursuant to the terms and conditions enumerated in this Contract, Consultant agrees to provide the
following services upon written request from the City Administrator. Consultant shall provide the
specified services solely as an independent consultant for the City. Consultant's and Consultant's
personnel shall not constitute employees of the City. Services to be provided include:
Preparation of Environmental Assessment for submission to DHCD, DEO and/or HUD
2. Work with PROJECT Staff as Necessary
3. Financial Management Compliance
Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the direct costs of the overall program, including, but
not limited to, the Economic Development activities outlined in the contract with the
City, DEO and all leverage funds (if applicable)
4. Preparation of Financial Projections for Project
5. Preparation of Request for Funds (RFF) report for submission to DEO
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Consultant (_ )
6. Preparation of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) report for submission to DEO
7. Preparation of HUD 2880 report for submission to DEO
3. Audit Compliance
Ensure that yearly Single Act Audits are submitted to the appropriate agencies by due
date (if required)
9. Project File Maintenance
Maintain all files for project according to CDBG Record keeping requirements
10. Fair Economic Development Compliance
Ensure compliance with quarterly Fair Economic Development Activity
11. Construction Bid Evaluation Review and Approval
Attend Bid Opening
Review Bids received with Staff and evaluate with Staff to make recommendation to
County
Assist with the Contractor Eligibility Verification process
Notify DEO of Amount of Bid and Receive Approval from DEO prior to award
12. Construction Activities
Work with Project Engineer and/or City on projects
Attendance at Pre -Construction Meeting
Davis -Bacon Compliance including conducting employee interviews, review of certified
payrolls, and wage restitution (if required)
Approval of Contractor's Pay Requests
Section 3 Compliance
13. Citizens Complaints (if necessary)
Respond to any written Citizens Complaints (if necessary) according to City's CDBG
Complaint Procedure
14. Program Reports
Responsible for any written reports that may be required for submission to DEO (i.e.,
Civil Rights Profile, Monitoring report response, financial reports, etc.).
15. Procurement of Services
Establish and follow procedures relating to the procurement and implementation of
contractual services pursuant to DEO requirements and regulations
16. Citizens' Advisory Task Force (CATF) Compliance
Assist in coordinating with the Citizens' Advisory Task Force and other interested
community organizations, including, but not limited to, providing required program
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information and technical assistance to those who request such information to ensure
compliance with active citizen participation
17. Monitoring of PROJECT
Assist in the monitoring of the PROJECT regarding DEO regulations, and in preparing
the necessary requested responses to inquiries from Local, State and Federal
governmental units.
Attend all DEO Monitoring Visits
18. Any other tasks as required to successfully complete and close out the PROJECT
ARTICLE 2
CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
The City shall assist Consultant in the provision of the Services as follows:
Instruct the personnel of the City to cooperate and assist the Consultant in preparing the
necessary data and procedures in order to comply with all DEO or other reporting
requirements of the Project.
2. Provide assistance in implementing contractual services necessary to the Project per the
requirements of all City and DEO requirements.
Assist the Consultant in negotiations necessary for all subsections of the Project.
4. Review and execute all contracts necessary to ensure efficient progress of the Project
5. When meeting with City Staff at City offices, provide at City's expense to the Consultant
office space, to include desk and chairs, phone, filing cabinets and use of a photocopy and
fax machine without charge or expense. The City will also provide a suitable area for Public
Hearings and construction conferences. This area will be accessible to persons with
disabilities. This provision does not require the City to provide the Consultant with any
facilities, furniture, equipment or materials needed for the Consultant's daily operations,
which have been included in the Consultant's overall fee and will be provided at the
Consultant's expense.
6. Assist the Consultant by placing at its disposal all available information pertinent to the sites
of the Project, including previous reports and any other data relative to design and
construction of the Project.
7. Attempt to make provisions for Consultant to enter on public and private lands as required
for it to perform its services under the Project.
8. Designate a member of the City who will act as a contact person with the Consultant to
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facilitate transmittal of instructions, receive information and generally assist as may be
necessary.
9. Give prompt notice to Consultant wheneverthe City observes or otherwise becomes aware of
any defects or problems with the Project.
10. Provide the services of the City's Building Official or Engineer, where applicable, for this
Project.
11. Be responsible for all advertising required for the Project.
ARTICLE 3
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance under this Contract shall begin upon the signing of this Contract for
Project FY 2011 CDBG Economic Development Grant #12DB-OH-07-57-02-E08 and shall be
concluded upon the receipt of final Project approval from DEO or the termination of the funding
pursuant to the Project.
ARTICLE 4
COMPENSATION
The City agrees to pay the Consultant a total of $ 18,098.00 for the provision of the Services.
Payment to the Consultant will be made upon submission of monthly invoices to the City as
determined by the Work Plans developed for this Project.
All requests for payment shall be submitted to the City in detail sufficient for proper pre -audit and
post -audit review by DEO.
The Consultant will provide any and all other related services requested by the City (the "Additional
Services"). Additional Services shall be compensated over and above the fixed fee for professional
services herein stipulated. Such compensation shall be paid to Consultant pursuant to an agreed
upon fixed or hourly fee stipulated in writing and agreed upon by the parties. Consultant shall
receive prior written approval from the City for any and all additional expenses accrued by
Consultant in the completion of the Services. Travel and per diem shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 112.061, Florida Statutes (2011). Any other related additional direct expenses shall be
reimbursed pursuant to actual documented cost. Professional and technical fees for additional
services billed on an hourly fee basis shall be invoiced at amounts noted in the RFP for each staff
person completing work under this contract.
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ARTICLE 5
CITY'S CONTACT PERSON
The Contact Person who will represent the City in all matters pertaining to the Project shall be Mr.
Brian Whitehall, City Administrator, at (363) 763-3372 orbwhitehallncityofokeechobee.com or his
designee.
ARTICLE 6
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
It is understood between the parties that both the City and the Consultant shall encourage continuous
participation in the Project by the citizens of the area.
The Consultant shall assist in scheduling and coordinating public meetings required by the City and
DEO. It shall be the responsibility of the City to furnish a location for such meetings. All meetings
of the Citizens' Advisory Task Force shall be recorded, if requested by the City, and minutes shall be
taken of all meetings for inclusion into the files.
ARTICLE 7
CONTRACT AMENDMENT
The terms and conditions of this Contract may be changed at any time by mutual agreement of the
parties. All such changes shall be in writing and shall be incorporated as written amendments to this
Contract.
ARTICLE 8
ASSIGNMENT
This Contract may not be assigned or transferred without written consent from the Consultant and
from the City. However, in the event of the Consultant's death or other unforeseen situation that
prevents the Consultant from being able to perform, the Consultant would recommend that this
contract be assigned to the subcontractor, Meridian Community Services Group, Inc. to ensure
continuation of the Project.
ARTICLE 9
CONSULTANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The City, having been so advised by the Consultant, does hereby recognize that the Consultant has
provided similar services in the past to other local governments and to area governmental bodies, and
may be so engaged in a similar Project at this time or in the future. The parties agree that these
Projects by the Consultant do not constitute a conflict of interest with the City's Project.
The Consultant represents that it presently has no interest and shall acquire no interest, either direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of services required hereunder,
as provided for in Section 112.311, Florida Statutes (2011). The Consultant further represents that
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no person having any interest shall be employed for said performance.
The Consultant shall promptly notify the City in writing by certified mail on all potential conflicts of
interest prohibited by existing state law for any prospective business association, interest or other
circumstance which may influence or appear to influence the Consultant's judgment or quality of
services being provided hereunder. Such written notification shall identify the prospective business
association, interest or circumstance and the nature of work that the Consultant may undertake. The
Consultant may request an opinion of the City as to whether the association, interest or circumstance
would, in the opinion of the City, constitute a conflict of interest if entered into by the Consultant.
The City agrees to notify the Consultant of its opinion by certified mail within thirty (30) days of
receipt of notification by the Consultant. If, in the opinion of the City, the prospective business
association, interest or circumstance would not constitute a conflict of interest by the Consultant, the
City shall so state in the notification and the Consultant shall, at his/her option, enter into said
association.
ARTICLE 10
CITY CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No member of the governing body of the City, and no other public official, officer, employee or
agent of the City, who exercises any function or responsibilities in connection with the planning and
carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this
Contract. The Consultant shall take appropriate steps to ensure compliance.
ARTICLE 11
TERMINATION FOR CAUSE AND/OR CONVENIENCE
This Contract may be terminated, in whole or in part, in writing, by either party in the event
of substantial failure by the other party to fulfill its obligations under this Contract through
no fault of the terminating party, provided that no termination may be effected unless the
defaulting party is given: (1) not less than thirty (30) calendar days written notice (delivered
by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate; and (2) an opportunity for
consultation with the terminating party prior to termination.
2. This Contract may be terminated, in whole or in part, in writing, by the City for its
convenience, provided that the other party is afforded the same notice and consultation
opportunity specified in subparagraph 1 above.
3. In the event of termination, the Consultant shall be paid for all work completed prior to the
effective date of termination, in addition to termination settlement costs reasonably incurred
by the Consultant relating to commitments which were approved by the City prior to notice
of intent to terminate.
4. Upon receipt of a termination action under subparagraphs 1 and 2 above, the Consultant
shall: (1) promptly discontinue all affected work (unless the notice directs otherwise); and (2)
deliver or otherwise make available to the City all data, drawings, reports, specifications,
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summaries and other such information as may have been accumulated by the Consultant in
performing this Contract, whether completed or in process.
5. Upon termination, the Citymay take over the work and may award anotherparty a contract to
complete the work described in this Contract.
ARTICLE 12
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Consultant warrants that there shall be no discrimination against applicants for services under
this Contract because of race, color, age, sex, religion, and national origin, place ofbirth, ancestry or
handicap.
ARTICLE 13
SOURCE OF FUNDING
The source of payments for this Contract is the funding received through the FY 2011 CDBG
Economic Development Grant 12DB-OH-07-57-02-E08 for the City.
ARTICLE 14
FEDERAL AND STATE TAX
The Consultant shall be responsible for payment of its own FICA and Social Security Taxes and
shall hold the City harmless for any social security obligations the Consultant may have.
ARTICLE 15
INDEMNIFICATION
The Consultant shall indemnify and save harmless the City and the Florida Department of
Community Affairs, CDBG Section, its agents, servants and employees, from and against any and all
claims, liability, losses and/or cause of action, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and other
professional fees, and all court costs, arising from or caused by the negligent acts or omissions of
Consultant or Consultant's members, employees, agents and others with respect to this Contract.
Subject to the provisions of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes (2011), the City agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless the Consultant from and against any actions at law to recover damages in tort for
money damages for injury or loss of property, personal injury, or death arising out of the
performance of this Contract and caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any
employee of the City while acting within the scope of his or her office or employment under
circumstances in which the City, if a private person, would be liable to the claimant, in accordance
with the general laws of the State of Florida, subject to the monetary limits of Section 768.28(5),
F.S., which monetary limits shall be applicable regardless of whether such monetary limits would
apply in the absence of this provision.
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ARTICLE 16
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any disputes relating to interpretation of the terms of this Contact or a question of fact or arising
under this Contract shall be resolved through good faith efforts upon the part of the Consultant and
the City or its Project Manager. At all times, the Consultant shall carry on the work and maintain its
progress schedule in accordance with the requirements of the Contract and the determination of the
City or its representatives, pending resolution of the dispute. Any dispute, which is not resolved by
mutual agreement, shall be decided by the City Administrator who shall reduce the decision to
writing. The decision of the City shall be final and conclusive unless determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be fraudulent, capricious, arbitrary, and so grossly erroneous as to
necessarily imply bad faith, or not be supported by substantial evidence.
ARTICLE 17
INTERPRETATION; VENUE
This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof and supersedes all prior verbal or written agreements between the parties with respect thereto.
This Contract may only be amended by written document, properly authorized, executed and
delivered by both parties hereto. This Contract shall be interpreted as a whole unit and section
headings are for convenience only. The laws of the State of Florida shall govern all interpretations.
In the event it is necessary for either party to initiate legal action regarding this Contract, venue shall
be in the appropriate judicial circuit for Okeechobee County, Florida for claims under state law and
the Southern District of Florida for any claims under federal law. The parties hereby waive any right
to trial by jury in the event of any litigation between the parties which arises out of this Agreement or
the services provided.
ARTICLE 18
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT RELATIONSHIP
The Consultant is, and shall be in the performance of all work, services and activities under this
Contract, an independent contractor, and not an employee, agent or servant of the City. The
Consultant shall exercise control over the means and manner in which it and its employees perform
the work, and in all respects the Consultant's relationship and the relationship of its employees to the
City shall be that of an independent contractor, and not as employees of the City.
The Consultant does not have the power or authority to bind the City in any promise, agreement or
representation other than specifically provided for in this Contract or amendment thereto.
ARTICLE 19
ACCESS TO RECORDS
The City, HUD, DEO, the Comptroller General of the United States, and any oftheir duly authorized
representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers and records of the Consultant and
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the City which are related to this Contract for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts
and transcriptions.
ARTICLE 20
RETENTION OF RECORDS
The Consultant shall retain all records relating to this Contract for six (6) years after the City makes
final payment and all other pending matters are closed.
ARTICLE 21
SEVERABILITY
This Contract is severable. If any portion or section of this Contract is held invalid or unenforceable,
this shall not render the remainder of the Contract unenforceable and the remainder of the Contract
shall be deemed valid and enforceable to the extent permitted by law.
ARTICLE 22
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The Consultant shall comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency
which are contained in. the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy
Policy and Conservation Act (Public Law 94-163).
ARTICLE 23
PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME
The Consultant is in compliance with Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, (2011), for Public Entity
Crimes, and has not been placed on the convicted vendors list within the last thirty-six (36) months
preceding the date of this Contract.
ARTICLE 24
INSURANCE
During the life of this Contract, the Consultant shall maintain Standard Professional Liability
Insurance in the amount of $500,000.00 as to each occurrence for loss which may arise from any
operations under this Contract.
During this life of this Contract, the Consultant shall maintain General Liability Insurance in the
amount of $I,000,000.00 for each occurrence and $2,000,000.00 annual aggregate for BodilyInjury
and/or Property Damage which may arise from any operations under this Contract.
Within seven (7) days following the execution of this Contract, the Consultant shall furnish
Certificates of Insurance clearly indicating that the Consultant has obtained insurance of the type,
amount and classifications as required by this Contract. The City shall be named as additionally
insured on the General Li abilitypolicy certificate of insurance required pursuant to the provisions of
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this Contract. The Consultant shall also provide the City, if requested, with an affidavit indicating
that the Consultant is not required to carry workers compensation coverage under Chapter 440,
Florida Statutes, (2011). In the event the Consultant's status under Chapter 440 should change
during the term of this Contract, the Consultant shall provide proof of workers' compensation
insurance providing Florida statutory (F.S. 440) limits to coverall employees and include Employers
Liability coverage with limits of not less than $1,000,000 for accidents or disease.
ARTICLE 25
ENFORCEMENT
If either party hereto institutes and prevails in any action at law or in equity against the other party
based entirely or in part on the terms of this Contract, said party shall be entitled to recover, in
addition to any judgment in its favor, reasonable attorney's fees and court costs in connection with
the litigation.
ARTICLE 26
NOTICES
All notices and communications to the City or Consultant shall be in writing and shall be deemed to
have been properly given if transmitted by registered or certified mail or hand delivery All notices
and communications shall be effective upon receipt. Notices shall be address as follows:
CITY: Brian Whitehall, City Administrator
City of Okeechobee
55 S.E Third Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
With a copy to: John Cook, Esq.
City Attorney
55 S.E. Third Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
CONSULTANT: Nancy Phillips, Managing Member
Nancy Phillips & Associates, L.C.
7408 Edisto Drive
Lake Worth, Florida 33467
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals:
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
Witness
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
James E. Kirk, Mayor
City Manager
Date:
NANCY PHILLIPS & ASSOCIATES, L.C.
By:
Nancy S. Phillips, Managing Member
Date:
Witness
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COST SUMMARY FOR NEGOTIATED CONTRACTS
CDBG PROGRAM
PART 1 —GENERAL
1. GRANTEE City of Okeechobee
2. GRANT NUMBER
12DB-OH-07-57-02-E08
3. NAME OF CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR NANCY PHILLIPS & ASSOCIATES L.C.
4. DATF, OF PROPOSAL June 20 2011
5, ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR
7408 Edisto Drive
Lake Worth, FL 33467
6. TYPE OF SERVICE TO BE FURNISHED
CDBG 2011 Economic Development — Grant
Administration
PART II -- COST SUMMARY
IRECT LABOR (Specify Labor Categories)
ESTIMATED
HOURS
HOURLY RATE
ESTIMATED COST
TOTALS
Project Manager
100
$75.00
$7,500
Administrative Staff
50
$20.00
$1,000
DIRECT LABOR TOTAL:
ESTIMATED COST
S 8.500.00
8. INDIRECT COSTS (Speclfv Indirect Cost Pools
RATE
BASE
Fringe
35%
$8,500
$2,975.00
G & A
135%
$8,500
S11,475.00
INDIRECT COSTS TOTPL:
S14,450.00
9. OTHER DIRECT COSTS
A. TRAVEL 152 miles round trip X S.50 = S75.00 X 20 Trips
$1.520
(1) TRANSPORTATION
Tolls
S
(2) PER DIEM
$10 lunch X 20 trips = 200 0 dinner X 9 trips = $180• hotel - S140 x 9 nights = S1 26
$1 640
TRAVEL SUBTOTAL:
$3.160
B. E UIPMENT MATERIALS SUPPLIES (Specify cat des
TY
COST
ESTIMATED COST
Miscellaneous office supplies
various
various
S655
EQUIPMENTSUBTOTAL:
S655
C.SUBCONTRACTS
ESTIMATED
COST
SUBCONTRACTS SUBTOTAL:
D. OTHER (Speclfy Categories)
ESTIMATED
COST
OTHER SUBTOTAL:
E. OTHER DIRECT COSTS TOTAL:
$ 8.500.00
10. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
S18.2a5.00
11. PROFIT
S 000.00
12. TOTAL PRICE
S18,098.00
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Exhibit 7
CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC. Aug 21, 2012
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
SR 70 --• APPLEBEE's TURN LANES
CITY of OKEECHOBEE
C&T PROJECT NO. 12-203
August 9, 2012
THIS AGREEMENT for Enginering Services ("Agreement") is made and entered into between the CITY of
OKEECHOBEE hereinafter designated as the "CLIENT" and CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC. as the
"ENGINEER", the parties agree to services and conditions hereinafter stated.
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
The PROJECT shall generally be defined and described as the development of site access from State Road 70 to the
proposed Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar located on the south side of State Road 70 between SE 1011, Avenue
and SE 13t, Avenue in the City of Okeechobee, Florida.
II. SERVICES BY THE ENGINEER
The services provided by the ENGINEER under this Agreement shall be generally described as providing the
Engineering, Perrnitting, and Construction Engineering & Observation for the site access project. Specific wort:
tasks are set fords in Exhibit A attached hereto and hereby made part of this Agreement by reference.
III. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
At the written request of the CLIENT, and upon consent of the ENGINEER, the ENGINEER shall perform
such additional services, as the CLIENT may desire, which services are not included within the scope of Section II
of this Agreement. Such additional services may include:
a. Serve as an expert witness in litigation arising from the development or construction of the
PROJECT.
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IV. DIRECT AND REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
As used hereinafter the ENGINEER'S direct and reimbursable expenses shall mean:
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Invoices for services shall be prepared on a monthly basis. For services under Exhibit A, the amount set forth in
Exhibit B shall be due to the ENGINEER, monthly in proportion to die work accomplished. For services under
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CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC.
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
SR 70 — APPLEBEE's TURN LANES
CITY of OKEECHOBEE
C&T PROJECT NO.1-2-203
August 9, 2012
Section III: "Additional Services," the amount due to the ENGINEER shall be an amount equal to the hours
properly charged to the services, multiplied by the employee's rate as established in Exhibit D.
a. For services under Section IV: "Direct and Reimbursable Expenses" the ENGINEER is entitled
to reimbursement at the direct cost incurred by ENGINEER.
b. Any unpaid balances in excess of 60 days past due will be charged interest at the rate of 1-1/2% per
month.
c. All monies received as payment on the PROJECT will be applied to the oldest outstanding
amount due the ENGINEER.
d. CLIENT shall be responsible for all costs of collection including ENGINEER'S reasonable
attorney's fees and costs, including appellate attorney's fees and costs, whether or not suit is actually
filed.
VI. DELETION OF SERVICES
In the event that the CLIENT wishes to delete any portion of the work herein described, the ENGINEER shall
be notified in writing of any deletion the CLIENT wishes to make, and shall accept said deletion in writing.
VII. OBLIGATION OF THE CLIENT
The CLIENT shall furnish and make available to the ENGINEER, all pertinent data necessary for proper and
expeditious completion of the services as outlined under Exhibit A of this .Agreement.
VIII. PURSUANCE OF ENGINEER'S SERVICES
The ENGINEER shall make all reasonable efforts to meet the anticipated schedules as set forth in Exhibit C for
his services as agreed to with the CLIENT. The ENGINEER shall reasonably coordinate with governmental
reviewing agencies, but shall not be held responsible for delays or expenses caused by their reviewing time and/or
modifications.
IX. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE AND/OR CONVENIENCE
This Contract may be terminated, in whole or in part, in writing, by either party in the event of substantial failure by
the other party to fulfill its obligations under this Contract through no fault of the terminating party, provided that
no termination may be effected unless the defaulting party is given: (1) not less than thirty (30) calendar days written
notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate; and (2) an opportunity for
consultation with the terminating party prior to termination.
This Contract may be terminated, in whole or in part, in writing, by the CLIENT for its convenience, provided that
the other party is afforded the same notice and consultation opportunity specified in subparagraph 1 above.
In the event of termination, the ENGINEER shall be paid for all work completed prior to the effective date of
termination, in addition to termination settlement costs reasonably incurred by the ENGINEER relating to
commitments which were approved by the CLIENT prior to notice of intent to terminate.
Upon receipt of a termination action under subparagraphs 1 and 2 above, the ENGINEER shall: (1) promptly
discontinue all affected work (unless the notice directs otherwise); and (2) deliver or otlnervise make available to the
Client's Initials:
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
SR 70 — APPLEBEE's TURN LANES
CITY of OKEECHOBEE
C&T PROJECT NO. 12-203
August 9, 2012
CLIENT all data, drawings, reports, specifications, summaries and other such information as may have been
accumulated by the ENGINEER in performing this Contract, whether completed or in process.
Upon termination, the CLIENT may take over the work and may award another party a contract to complete die
work described in this Contract.
X. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SERVICES
Should the CLIENT require a temporary postponement of Engineering Services under this Agreement, he shall
notif}, die ENGINEER in writing. When services are to be resumed, the CLIENT shall provide the
ENGINEER ample prior written notice to proceed. The ENGINEER'S obligation to recommence work shall be
subject to mutually acceptable fee re -negotiations between CLIENT and ENGINEER.
XI. EXTENT OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the CLIENT and the ENGINEER and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations and/or agreements, either written or oral. There shall be no
modifications or changes to this Agreement except those made in writing and signed by both CLIENT and
ENGINEER.
XII. LIMITS OF LIABILITY
The total agreed limits of liability for tie performance of this contract by the ENGINEER shall be $50,000.
XIII. ACCEPTANCE
The CLIENT and die ENGINEER agree to the terms of this Agreement as outlined. The ENGINEER'S
receipt of a copy of this Agreement signed by the CLIENT and Record Title Holder, if different from CLIENT,
shall constitute Notice to Proceed to die ENGINEER
XIV. RETAINER/OBLIGATION TO PROCEED
XV. RECORD TITLE HOLDER
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
SR 70 — APPLEBEE's TURN LANES
CITY of OKEECHOBEE
C&T PROJECT NO. 12-203
August 9, 2012
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XVI. MISCELLANEOUS
Tlris Agreement shall be governed by the Iaws of the State of Florida. Tlus Agreement shall be construed as if
drafted by all parties hereto and no ambiguity in this Agreement shall be construed ag grist any party hereto. In the
event of any dispute arising under this Agreement, the parties agree that venue for such dispute shall be in the state
courts located within Okeechobee County, Florida. All parties further agree to waive the right to a jury trial in
connection with any matters arising pursuant to this Agreement. To the extent that any portion of this Agreement
shall be deemed unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such portion shall be deemed severable
and die balance of this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable.
XVII. PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
The ENGINEER warrants that he/she has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona
fide employee working solely for the ENGINEER to solicit or secure this agreement and he has not paid or agreed
to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the
ENGINEER any fee, commission, percentage, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the
award or making of this agreement.
XVIII. ACCESS TO RECORDS
The CLIENT, HUD, DCA, the Comptroller General of the United States, and any of their duly authorized
representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers and records of the ENGINEER and the
CLIENT which are related to this Contract for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts and
transcriptions.
XLY. RETENTION OF RECORDS
The ENGINEER shall retain all records relating to this Contract for six (6) years after the CLIENT makes final
payment and all other pending matters are closed.
XX. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME
The ENGINEER is in compliance with Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, (2011), for Public Entity Crimes, and has
not been placed on the convicted vendors list within the last thirty -sit (36) months preceding the date of this
Contract.
=. REMEDIES
Unless otherwise provided in this contract, all claims, counter -claims, disputes and other matters in question
between the CLIENT and the ENGINEER, arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach of it, will be
decided by arbitration if the parties mutually agree, or in a Florida court of competent jurisdiction.
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CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC.
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
SR 70 -- APPLEBEE's TURN LANES
CITY of OKEECHOBEE
C&T PROJECT NO. 12-203
August 9, 2012
KXII. ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT PRICE
If a Trudi-In-Negotiations certificate was required for this contract, the firm agrees that the original contract price
and additions thereto shall be adjusted to exclude any significant sums by which it is determined that the contract
price was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete, or noncurrent wage rates and other factual unit costs. All such
contract adjustments shall be made within one year following the end of the contract.
ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED
Approved By: Submitted By.
CITY of OKEECHOBEE CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC
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Signed: Signed: : --
Date: Date:
Printed Name: Name: Sherry T. Terpening
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CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC.
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
SR 70 — APPLEBEE's TURN LANES
CITY of OKEECHOBEE
C&T PROJECT NO. 12-203
August 9, 2012
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Specific tasks to be performed by ENGINEER are as follows:
1. BASIC SERVICES
1.1. Initial Plan Submittal
The ENGINEER shall prepare Initial Plans in general accordance with the FDOT PWJ and Florida
Green Book. The plans shall be based upon the preliminary layout as approved by the FDOT. The
Plans shall be prepared on 11" x 17" size format and comply with the CLIENT'S criteria, PPM, and
FDOT Design Standards. The Plan submittal requirements shall be consistent with die PPM, Volume
II, Chapter 2.3.2, Cons tructability Submittal (609/6) and include the following components:
1.1.1. Key Sheet (Preliminary)
1.1.2. General Notes (Preliminary)
1.13. Typical Section (Preliminary)
1.1.4. Project Layout Sheets @ 100 Scale (Preliminary)
1.1.5. Roadway Plan Sheets @ 40 Scale (Preliminary)
1.1.6. Roadway Profile Sheet @ 40 Scale (Preliminary)
1.1.7. Cross Sections @ 200' intervals (Preliminary)
1.1.8. Roadway Soil Survey (Final)
1.1.9. Storm -water Pollution Prevention Plan (Preliminary)
1.1.10. Traffic Control Plan (Preliminary)
1.1.11. Signing & Pavement Marking Plan (Preliminary)
1.1.12. Preliminary Unit Price Estimate of Probable Construction Costs commensurate
with the development of the Preliminary Plan information.
1.2. Final Plan Submittal
The ENGINEER shall provide final plan submittal documents in general accordance widi the FDOT
PPM and Florida Green Book. The Plans shall be prepared on 11" x 17" size format and comply with
the CLIENT'S criteria, PPM (Plans Preparation Manual), and FDOT Design Standards. The Plan
submittal requirements shall be consistent with the PPIvi, Volume II, Chapter 2.3.2, Bidability Submittal
(100%) and include the following components:
1.2.1.
Key Sheet (Final)
1.2.2.
General Notes (Final)
1.2.3.
Typical Section (Final)
1.2.4.
Project Layout Sheets @ 100 scale (Final)
1.2.5.
Roadway Plan Sheets @ 40 Scale (Final)
1.2.6.
Roadway Profile Sheet @ 40 Scale (Final)
1.2.7.
Cross Sections @ 200' intervals (Final)
1.2.8.
Roadway Soil Survey (Final)
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CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC.
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
SR 70 — APPLEBEE's TURN LANES
CITY of OKEECHOBEE
C&T PROJECT NO.12-203
August 9, 2012
1.2.9. Storinwater Pollution Prevention Plan (Final)
1.2.10. Traffic Control Plan (Final)
1.2.11. Signing & Pavement Marking Plan (Final)
1.2.12. Update to the Unit Price Estimate of Probable Construction Costs commensurate
with the development of the Final Plan information.
1.3. Project Permitting
The ENGINEER shall provide permit submittals to the following agencies for the construction of the
project:
1.3.1. FDOT "Roadway Alteration & Driveway Connection Permit"
A Roadway Alteration and Driveway Connection Permit shall be submitted to the FDOT
District One office. The submittal shall be made in accordance with the pre -application
meeting held on January 31, 2012 between Mr. Mark Clark, Access Management Specialist
of the FDOT and Mr. James Vitter, I{-H.
1.3.2. SFWMD "Notice General Permit"
A Notice General Permit shall be submitted to the SE7kVMD for tine proposed project
improvements. The pen -nit shall include the documentation required to allow the SFWIVID
to permit the project.
1.4. Bidding & Negotiations
The ENGINEER will prepare a set of bidding documents, including final construction plans and
technical specifications. One electronic version and ten (10) copies of the bidding documents will be
provided to the CLIENT for bidding purposes. Upon receipt of bids, the ENGINEER shall review
the responsive bids for the project and provide a recommendation of award to die CLIENT.
2. RESIDENT INSPECTION SERVICES
2.1. The ENGINEER will provide contract administration assistance throughout the duration of the
construction of the project. The services to be provided during construction are based upon a two (2)-
month construction duration. Additional inspection time, if required by the contractor, shall be
provided by the contractor as stipulated in the project bid specifications.
2.2. The ENGINEER will assist the CLIENT w-itln bi-weekly construction progress meetings as a
construction scheduling tool. Critical elements and dates will be monitored with the contractor as
construction progresses, so that avoidable delays can be anticipated and adjustments made. The
CLIENT and affected Residents will be kept informed by the ENGINEER of the Contractors
schedule.
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CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC.
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
SR 70 — APPLEBEE's TURN LANES
CITY of OKEECHOBEE
C&T PROJECT NO. 12-203
August 9, 2012
2.3. Project Representative
The ENGINEER shall provide Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services during the
construction period of eight (8) weeks along witli a one (1) week start up and one (1) week close out for
a total construction duration of ten (10) weeks. An inspector will be provided on an as needed basis for
the ten (10) weeks duration. Inspection Services during the construction of the designed improvements
shall assist the ENGINEER with interpretations of the Construction Documents and report on issues
related to the Construction Plans and Contract Documents, review of Construction Documents and
Plans, coordination of field inspection, documentation of construction activities, schedule monitoring,
pay item tracking and monthly progress payments, coordination of progress meetings and other project
related meetings as necessary, and review of as -built drawings to facilitate construction final payment
and close-out.
2.4. The ENGINEER shall perfonn the following scope of construction related services:
2.4.1. Review and become familiar with contract documents (construction plans, specifications,
bid documents, permits, etc.)
2.4.2. Attend/Conduct pre -construction meeting. Prepare response to questions if necessary.
2.43. Review the following Contractor supplied documents for consistency with the bid
documents, plans and specifications prior to site mobilization:
2.4.4. Construction Project Schedule
2.4.5. Shop Drawings
2.4.6. Product Specifications
2.4.7. Dewatering Plan
2.4.8. NPDES Review
2.4.9. Utility Coordination Documentation
2.4.10. Coordination of site inspection by ENGINEER's Inspector, with the following tasks
performed:
2.4.11. Observe and monitor erosion control measures
2.4.12. Observe and monitor maintenance of traffic
2.4.13. Perform periodic checks of contractor's compliance with contract specification
requirements
2.4.14. Photo document site as needed
2.4.15. Document and summarize resolution of any problems, issues, contract interpretations, etc.
2.4.16. Verify with Contractor pay item quantities for constructed/installed materials
2.4.17. Review and coordinate response for any written Contractor Requests for Information
(RFIs) provided to ENGINEER.
2.4.18. Review and provide recommendations to the CLIENT on any change orders necessary to
complete intent of project scope.
2.4.19. Review and provide recotntnendations to the CLIENT on the Contractor's Monthly Pay
Request.
2.4.20. Conduct initial and final walk-through inspections of project with pertinent stakeholders
and provide CLIENT with punch list input. Ensure correction of any deficient items
noted on punch list
2.4.21. Review and provide the CLIENT with recommendations and resolution on any claim
issue provided to the ENGINEER by the Contractor.
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CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC.
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
SR 70 — APPLEBEE's TURN LANES
CITY of OKEECHOBEE
C&T PROJECT NO. 12-203
August 9, 2012
2.5. Agency Certifications
The ENGINEER shall prepare and submit certifications of construction completion to the Florida
Department of Transportation. The certifications shall be based upon the site observations performed
by die ENGINEER, testing reports provided by an outside testing agency, and as -built drawing
provided by the ENGINEER.
3. PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
3.1. Preliminary Plan Submittal
The ENGINEER shall prepare a preliminary layout of the proposed turn lane improvements in
general accordance widi the FDOT PPM and Florida Green Book. The plans shall be based upon the
preliminary plans developed by Kimley-Horn and Associates dated 2/14/12. The plan shall be
submitted to the FDOT District 1 Permit Office for Conceptual approval.
4. ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING
4.1. Route Design Survey
The ENGINEER shall provide route survey data collection for the project area. The survey shall
include Right -of -Way determination and topographic data collection, both horizontal and vertical for
the project. The data collection shall be performed from a minimum of 30' outside of each side of the
subject roadway Right -of -Way. The vertical datum shall be consistent with Okeechobee County 1929
NGVD control network datum. Additionally, ENGINEER shall provide limited as -built drawings of
the improvements in sufficient detail to certify the project to the FDOT.
4.2. Geotechnical Testing
The ENGINEER shall conduct geotechnical testing of the roadway improvement area. The
geotechnical testing shall include three Standard Borings as outlined in ASTM D-1586 and one roadway
core of the existing pavement. The testing shall include a report of the soils conditions and
recommendation of the roadway typical section for the turn Ianes.
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CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC.
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
SR 70 — APPLEBEE's TURN LANES
CITY of OKEECHOBEE
C&T PROJECT NO. 12-203
August 9, 2012
EXHIBIT "B"
FEE SCHEDULE
Work effort and project expenses associated with this Project will be invoiced on a percent complete of the Lump
Sum tasks as follows:
Phase/Task
Description
Task Fee
1
Basic Services Fee
$18,883.00
2
Resident Inspection Fee
$11,847.00
3
Preliminary Engineering Fee
$1,005.00
4
Additional Engineering Fee
$6,000.00
Total Fees
$37,735.00
Additional services associated wide providing expert witness testimony regarding the findings of this contract will be
provided on an hourly basis in accordance Nvidi die rates provided in Exhibit "D"
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CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC.
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
SR 70 — APPLEBEE's TURN LANES
CITY of OKEECHOBEE
C&T PROJECT NO. 12-203
August 9, 2012
EXHIBIT "C"
SCHEDULE
Phases shall continence upon notice to proceed from the City of Okeechobee and shall be completed by February
28, 2013. Time includes 14 days for The Client review of each milestone submittal. The project shall be completed
in accordance with the following task schedule:
Phase/Task Description Task Fee
1 Basic Services 10/15/12
2 Preliminary Engineering Fee 9/1/12
3 Resident Inspection Fee TBD
4 Additional Engineering Fees 9/15/12
The project deliverables associated with each of Phases Exhibit "A" will be delivered to the Client in accordance
-,,vidn the schedule provided above. Three (3) hard copies and PDF and Auto Cad electronic files of each of dte
deliverables will be as follows:
a 11" x 17" Preliminary Plans
11" x 17" Final Plans
a 11" x 17" Construction Plans & Bid Documents
a As -built Drawing
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CULPEPPER & TERPENING, INC.
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
SR 70 — APPLEBEE's TURN LANES
CITY of OKEECHOBEE
C&T PROJECT NO.12-203
August 9, 2012
EXHIBIT "D"
HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
Professional Services
Rate
Principal Engineer, P.E.
$195.00
Principal Planner
$195.00
Senior Project Manager, PE
$175.00
Senior Project Engineer, RE,
$135.00
Senior Project Surveyor, P.S.M..
$160.00
Senior Land Surveyor, P.S.M.
$125.00
Senior Project Manager
$125.00
Project Engineer, P.E.
$125.00
Project Manager
$90.00
Project Engineer, E.I.T.
$90.00
Senior Construction Manager
$125.00
Construction Manager
$90.00
Construction Inspector
$75.00
GIS Project Manager
$90.00
Sr. Engineering Technician
$75.00
Engineer ing Technician
$ 60.00
Sr. Surveying Technician
$75.00
Surveying Technician
$60.00
Administrative Services
$40.00
3-D Laser Scan Crew
$175.00
GPS Survey Crew
$145.00
Survey Crew
$125.00
Reimbursable Expense
Blue Print
$1.50
Each
Blue Print - Color
$10.00
Each
Mylar
$10.00
Each
Compact Disc
$10.00
Each
Small Copy
$0.20
Each
Large Copy
$0.35
Each
Color Copy
$0.35
Each
Federal Express
Cost
Mileage
$0.555
Per Mile -IRS Rate
Outside Services and Application Fees
Cost + 20%
Rates are valid until December
31, 2013
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`Exhibit 9
Aug 21, 2012
City of Okeechobee SS SE 3rd Av Okeechobee FL 34974-2932
Office of the City Adininistrator Brian Wliiteliall
Ph 863-763-3372 Fax 763-I686 einad: bwliiteltal[6a cityofokeechobee.com
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Date:
TO:
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RE:
for Aug 21, 2012
Mayor & City Coui
Admin Whitehall
Recommendation for purchase of backhoe
Consider this a recommendation to the City Council for the
purchase of a new John Deere Model 310 J/K backhoe through the
FL Sheriffs' Association state bid process in the amount of
$90,137 less a trade-in of the 1977 JCB model 217 valued at
$10,000 for a total net bid of $80,137.00.
The local Deere dealer will be able to secure parts and work on the
equipment.
The other two quotes would result in hauling the equipment to
either Ft Pierce or Clewiston in the event of a breakdown.
The local John Deere dealer, however, is unable to give a quote on
the John Deere.
The City will have two John Deere backhoes for ease/compatible
operations.
Donnie and the Public Works operators prefer the John Deere
equipment.
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FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
2011-2012 Contract for Vehicles and Equipment
Contract Number 11-19-0907
Spec 9 67 — John Deere 4X4 Loader Backhoe
July 5, 2012
Quote for City of Okeechobee:
Base Unit Deere Model 310J/K
$51.843.00
Contract Options:
410J/K Upgrade to 410K
13,328.00
IT4 Engine, upgrade
5,300.00
1700 JD Link 3 years free of charge
2025 ROPS Canopy
3085 4X4
4790 19.5LX24, 12.5/80-18 Tires
5225 2 lever loader controls
5656 24" GP bucket
8485 backhoe ctw
Total
19.628.00
Deere Options: (-35%)
7685 1.32 yd 4X1 bucket v�zth BOE
6,324.00
7645 Less 1.3 yd standard bucket
(-2,988.00)
7075 3 Function kit
3,060.00
9045 Exhaust extension
164.00
9505 Full front a --.le quard
383.00
21LX24 / 12.5180-18 tires
1,187.00
AT192022 36" ditch bucket
1.448.00
5656 Less standard 24" bucket
(-1,179.00)
2085 Ultimate cab/air
12,654.00
5075 Extendable dipper
8.819.00
AT186288 SNIV emblem
62.00
AT313583 Strobe kit
322.00
Total Options
30.256.00
Less 35%
(-10,590.00)
Net Options
19,666.00
Total Amount FOB Okeechobee, Fl.
$90.137.00
Trade Value: JCB mdl. 217 sn 405977
(-$10,000.00)
Net Price:
$80,137.00
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Kevin Enke, Governmental Territory Manager
4343 NW 76�t Ave. Miami, Fl. 33186
Phone (305) 592-5740 Fax (305) 513-4353 Cell (813) 967-0436
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of Okeechobee Housing Rehabilitation (CDBG) 11DB-H08
Bid Tab
Bids Opened July 26, 2012
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Curtis
Rehabilitation
Leon
Rehabilitation
Roberts
Rehabilitation
Smith
Replacement
Gomez
Replacement
Platinum
Rejected
Rejected
Rejected
Rejected
Rejected
American Construction
$25,585.00
$18,364.00
$105,860.00
$122,815.00
SineMnrk Construction, LLC.
$31,850.00
$40,800.00
$25,000.00
$114,950.00
$122,900.00
Neal Long Construction Co.
$34,920.00
$36,320.00
$22,818.00
$82,035.00
$96,430.00
Bowline Construction
$27,245 S1
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$33,603.35
$22,038.13
Rejected
Rejected
Ted Starr Construction
Rejected
Rejected
Rejected
Rejected
Rejected
James Sweat
$30,120.00
$32,196.00
I TAN
$116,828.50
$127,721.30
Cost Estimate
$ 25,776.00
$ 34,692.00
$ 18,453.00
15% Above Estimate
$ 29,642.40
$ 39,895.80
$ 21,220.95
15% Below Estimate
$ (21,909.60)
$ (29,488.20)
$ (15,685.05)
Recommended contractor
American
American
James Sweat
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NANCY PHILLIPS & ASSOCIATES, L.C.
7408 Edisto Drive Tel: 561-432-1524
Lake Worth, Florida 33467 FAX: 561-432-6734
August 9, 2012 TRANSMITTED VIA EMAIL
TO: Mayor and City Council, City of Okeechobee
FROM: Nancy Phillips, Grants/Funding Specialist
SUBJECT: Overview of CDBG Housing Applicants - RFP ADM-02-00-06-12
CDBG Contract No.: 1ODB-05-07-57-02-HO8
On July 26, 2012 bids were received and opened for five (5) CDBG housing projects. The bid opportunity was
advertised in the local newspaper on June 20, 2012. Seven (7) contractors submitted bids.
With the adoption of the City's new Housing Assistance Plan (HAP) program guidelines, the bid should be
awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder who is within a 15 percent range that is below and
above the cost estimate. A copy of the bid tabulation is attached to this memorandum for your review. The
cost estimate was derived from local fair market construction costs.
Also noted in the City's 14AP it states "Each contractor must satisfactorily complete one job through the
Housing Rehabilitation Program before receiving any additional contracts....". Due to this requirement, the
Judy Curtis rehabilitation project was awarded in a manner that was most cost-effective to the program and not
necessarily to the apparent low bidder. By doing this, the work is spread among three contractors who will now
have the opportunity to complete the one job requirement.
The three (3) housing rehabilitation projects are noted below:
Owner Judy Curtis
Address 209 SE 81n Ave, Okeechobee, FL.
Item #
System
Description of Work
Location
001
Flooring
Install carpet in bedrooms, hallway and living room.
Various
Install sheet vinyl in bathroom dinning and kitchen
including baseboards for all rooms.
002
HVAC
Install new HVAC system in home, include all work
Interior/
needed to accommodate airhandler in existing space.
Exterior
HVAC system shall be new central electric minimum 15
seer, Energy Star Rated heating and air conditioning
system with service to all habitable rooms. Include all
ductwork, air handler closet, piping, electrical and other
items necessary for a complete system.
003
Windows/
Install new prehung exterior door at front entrance and
Various
Doors
new interior prehung doors in bathroom and both
bedrooms. Install new windows throughout home;
Windows shall be Insulated Impact resistant glass with
Low-Solar-Gahz Low-E Glazing, Energy Star labeled
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Doors
bedrooms. Install new interior prehung doors in all
bedrooms. Install new windows throughout home;
Windows shall be Insulated Impact resistant glass with
Low -Solar -Gain Low-E Glazing, Energy Star labeled
and HwTicane approved. Bedroom windows must be
sized properly for egress.
004
Electrical
Install hardwired smoke detectors in hallway and
Various
bedrooms. Install new outlet and switch plate covers
where missing. Install new range hood over stove in
kitchen. Install new ceiling fans with light fixture and
globe in all bedrooms. Install GFCI outlets in all wet
areas to meet NEC. Repair inoperative outlet in the
living room_ Install a new vent fan in bathroom. Install a
new fixture with globe in utility room and carport.
005
Paint
Paint exterior of home with one main color and one trim
Various
color. Paint all interior one color ou walls and ceilings
white.
006
Interior
Repair all damaged or deteriorated drywall throughout
Various
the home including utility room to include all trim,
taping and texture best to match existing. Remove attic
fan in the hallway and repair drywall. Replace all closet
shelving with new vinyl coated white wire shelving.
008
Plumbing
Install new porcelain bathtub with the surround,
Bathroom
plumbing and fixtures to include all items necessary for
a complete system. Install a new vanity to meet existing
sixe to include top, sink, fixture and all plumbing. Install
a new toilet with supply line and shut off valve. Snake
and flush out washing machine discharge drain to drain
properly.
009
Insulation
Install attic insulation to meet R-30.
Attic
010
Cabinets
Install new kitchen cabinets with same footage as
Kitchen
existing to include countertops, sink, plumbing and all
items necessary for a complete and finish system.
Oil
Exterior
Replace all damaged or missing stucco around utility
Various
room. Replace all deteriorated wood around the 4"x4"
support poles under the carport. Install new eave drip on
entire structure where needed.
Bids Submitted:
Cost Estimate:
Platinum
American Construction
SineMark Construction, LLC
Neal Long Construction Co.
Bowline Construction
Ted Starr Construction
James Sweat
Bid Rejected*
$29,955.00
$40,800.00
$36,320.00
$33,603.35
Bid Rejected**
$32,196.00
$34,692.00
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and Hurricane approved. Bedroom windows must be
sized properly for egress.
004
Electrical
install hardwired smoke detectors in. hallway and
Various
bedrooms. Install new outlet and switch plate covers
where missing. Install new range hood over stove in
kitchen. Install new exterior ceiling fan with light
fixture and globe in carport area.
005
Paint
Paint exterior of home with one main color and one trim
Various
color. Paint all interior one color on walls and ceilings
white.
006
Interior
Repair all damaged or deteriorated drywall throughout
Various
the home to include all trim, taping and texture best to
match existing. Install new marble sills where missing
on windows. Complete all bathroom work need
including but not limited to tile, tape and texture. Affix
phone jacks to walls. Frame around attic access panel.
Fabricate missing doors where missing over built in
oven best to match existing.
008
Exterior
Install gutters (homeowner to supply materials).
Exterior
009
Insulation
Install attic insulation to meet R-30.
Attic
Bids Submitted:
Cost Estimate:
Platinum
American Construction
SineMark Construction, LLC
Neal Long Construction Co.
Bowline Construction
Ted Starr Construction
James Sweat
Bid Rejected*
$25,585.00
$31,850.00
$34,920.00
$27,245.51
Bid Rejected"
$30,120.00
$25,776.00
Recommendation — Consider award for Judy Curtis project to the most cost-effective bidder based upon HAP
requirement that each contractor must have successfully completed one job prior to being awarded multiple
projects. The most cost-effective contractor is Bowline Construction, who is within the 15 percent range below
or above the cost estimate, in the amount of $27,245.51.
Owner Debra Leon
Address 604 NW 151tSt, Okeechobee, FL.
Item #
System
Description of Work
Location
001
Flooring
Install sheet vinyl in bathroom.
Various
002
HVAC
Install new HVAC system in home, include all work
Interior/
needed to accommodate airhandler in existing space.
Exterior
HVAC system shall be new central electric minimum 15
SEER, Energy Star Rated heating and air conditioning
system with service to all habitable rooms. Include all
ductwork, air handler closet, piping, electrical and other
items necessary for a complete system.
003
Windows/
Install new prehung exterior door at front entrance and
Various
utility room. Install new interior closet doors in all
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Recommendation — Consider award for Debra Leon project to low bidder, American Construction, who is
within the IS percent range below or above the cost estimate, in the amount of $29,955.00.
Owner Shirley Roberts
Address 915 NW 91' Street Okeechobee. FL.
Item 11
System
Description of Work
Location
001
Flooring
Install sheet vinyl flooring throughout home.
Various
002
Plumbing
Install new ceramic tub with tile surround to include
Bathroom
drain, plumbing, fixtures and handicap grab bars. Install
handicap grab bars around toilet.
003
Windows/
Install new prehung exterior door at utility entrance and
Various
Doors
new interior closet door in second bedroom_ Install new
windows throughout home; Windows shall be Insulated
Impact resistant glass with Low -Solar -Gain Law-E
Glazing, Energy Star labeled and Hurricane approved.
Bedroom windows must be sized properly for egress.
004
Electrical
Install hardwired smoke detectors in hallway and
Various
bedrooms. Install GFCI receptacles to meet NEC. Install
a new fixture with globe on the rear entrance.
005
Paint
Paint exterior of home with one main color and one trim
Various
color. Paint all interior disturbed or repaired areas of
home best to match existing.
006
Interior
Repair all damaged or deteriorated drywall throughout
Various
the home to include all trim, taping and texture best to
match existing.
Exterior
Install new soffits on entire home and replace all
Exterior
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deteriorated fascia as needed
009
Insulation
Install attic insulation to meet R-30.
Attic
Bids Submitted: Platinum
Bid Rejected*
American Construction
$18,364.00
SineMark Construction, LLC
$25,000.00
Neal Long Construction Co.
$22,818.00
Bowline Construction
$22,038.13
Ted Starr Construction
Bid Rejected**
James Sweat
$18,180.00
Cost Estimate:
$18,453.00
Recommendation — Consider award for Shirley Roberts project to low bidder, James Sweat, who is within the
15 percent range below or above the cost estimate, in the amount of $18,180.00.
Two (2) demo/replacement projects were also put out to bid. The work write-up for each applicant is noted
below:
Page 4 of 4
Owner iylarilvn Smith
Address 512 SF, 10 Avenue Okeechobee FL.
Item it
System
Description of Work
Location
001
DEMOLITION
Demolition and safe, legal, disposal of all materials and
All
clean up of job site for the construction of the new
house. Special attention should be directed to the
attached reports regarding asbestos and lead containing
materials and recommendations in those reports. Any
recommendations included in the reports regarding
asbestos and lead shall become part of the Work.
002
SITEWORK
Provide mandatory boundary, site survey and plan.
All
Preparation of site for new construction shall include
36 inches of fill dirt for bidding purposes, any
additional fill will be addressed through a change order
, grading, compacting and testing necessary for this
house including handicap accessible concrete ramp,
curb cuts, driveways, driveway aprons, and sodding
installed from the exterior of the home out to 20 feet
unless more is required by current code. Any site in a
flood zone shall be constructed at least one foot above
base flood elevation. The required certificate of
elevation is the responsibility of the contractor, if
property is located in the flood zone and a copy must
be submitted with the final pay request. Treat for
termites prior to pouring slab.
003
NEW STRUCTURE
Site built homes shall consist of the following:
All
Minimum 1000 sq. ft, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, with
additional 9' by 15' covered front porch and kitchen —
dining and living room combination. Materials shall
be concrete slab -on -grade, CMU walls, and shingled
hip roof with Vinyl vented soffits, aluminum fascia and
roof vents. All plans and permitting shall be the
responsibility of the contractor.
Exterior shall be painted with one main color and one
trim color.
004
ELECTRICAL,
Minimum 200 amp service and wiring to meet NEC.
All
APPLIANCES,
AND I-IVAC
(Note: electric service shall be located on side or rear
of house).
New 4 bumer electric stove, new water heater, range
hood, all electrical fixtures, switches, and other items
necessary for a complete house in move -in condition.
Provide new minimum 13 cu. ft. frost -free Energy Star
Rated refrigerator.
HVAC system shall be new central electric minimum
15 seer, Energy Star Rated heating and air
conditioning system with service to all habitable
rooms. Include all ductwork, air handler closet, piping,
electrical and other items necessary for a complete
system.
005
INTERIOR
Provide plaster or drywall walls, textured ceilings, new
All
carpet in living room, bedrooms and hall, and vinyl
flooring in kitchen and bathroom. All walls and
ceilings to be painted one color.
Insulate walls to minimum R-19, and ceilings to R-30.
Include all handicap accessible interior and exterior
doors, screen doors, and closet doors necessary.
Exterior doors shall include deadbolts, keyed alike.
OOb
SEPTIC SYSTEM
Provide new septic system and drain field. For bidding
Provide
All
provide price for an elevated system, with
five feet of fill for the drain field and abandonment of
existing septic tank. If a new septic is not required the
final pay request will be adjusted based on this unit
price. (The only allowable change order for this item is
if a lift pump or additional Fill is required)
007
PLUMBING
New plumbing fixtures shall include toilet, bathtub or
All
shower with built in seat (homeowner to select which
type), bathroom vanity and kitchen sink. Install washer
and dryer hook-ups in enclosed space with louvered
doors and utility shelving, and 2 exterior hose bibs.
Connect to community water system if available, or
existing well.
008
WINDOWS
Windows shall be Insulated Impact resistant glass with
All
Low -Solar -Gain Low-E Glazings, Energy Star labeled
and Hurricane approved. Number, size and location to
be determined by contractor's plans. Bedroom
windows must be sized properly for egress.
009
CABINETS
Provide minimum 10' of base cabinets and
Kitchen/
countertops, and 8' of wall cabinets in kitchen. Provide
.Bathroom
medicine cabinet and mirror in bathroom with light
above mirror.
010
MISC.
Provide minimum of 2 towel bars in bathroom, toilet
Various
paper holder, shower bar, and minimum 5' X 5'
concrete pad at rear exterior entrance. Install 911
addressing as required.
Bids Submitted: Platinum
Cost Estimate:
American Construction
SineMark Construction, LLC
Neal Long Construction Co.
Bowline Construction
Ted Starr Construction
James Sweat
Bid Rejected*
$105,860.00
$114,950.00
$82,035.00
Bid Rejected**
Bid Rejected***
$116,828.50
No Provided at This Time
Recommendation — Consider rejecting all bids for the Marilyn Smith project due to fact that, at this time,
adequate funds are not available to fund this project. Project will be re -bid once it has been determined that
there are sufficient funds to cover the cost for demo/replacement units once all reliab units have been awarded.
Homeowners will be advised of this action.
Owner Maria Gomez
Address 1106 SW 5th Street. Okeechobee. FL.
Item #
System
Description of Work
Location
001
DEMOLITION
Demolition and safe, legal, disposal of all materials and
All
clean up of job site for the construction of the new
house. Special attention should be directed to the
attached reports regarding asbestos and lead containing
materials and recommendations in those reports. Any
recommendations included in the reports regarding
asbestos and lead shall become part of the Work.
002
SITEWORK
Provide mandatory boundary, site survey and plan.
All
Preparation of site for new construction shall include
36 inches of fill dirt for bidding purposes, any
additional fill will be addressed through a change order
, grading, compacting and testing necessary for this
house including handicap accessible concrete ramp,
curb cuts, driveways, driveway aprons, and sodding
installed from the exterior of the home out to 20 feet
unless more is required by current code. Any site in a
flood zone shall be constructed at least one foot above
base flood elevation. The required certificate of
elevation is the responsibility of the contractor, if
property is located in the flood zone and a copy must
be submitted with the final pay request. Treat for
termites prior to pouring slab.
003
NEW STRUCTURE
Site built homes shall consist of the following:
All
Minimum 1200 sq. ft, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, with
additional 9' by 15' covered front porch and kitchen —
dining and living room combination. Materials shall
be concrete slab -on -grade, CMU walls, and shingled
hip roof with Vinyl vented soffits, aluminum fascia and
roof vents. All plans and permitting shall be the
responsibility of the contractor.
Exterior shall be painted with one main color and one
trim color.
004
ELECTRICAL,
Minimum 200 amp service and wiring to meet NEC.
All
APPLIANCES,
(Mote: electric service shall be located on side or rear
AND HVAC
of house).
New 4 bumer electric stove, new water beater, range
hood, all electrical fixtures, switches, and other items
necessary for a complete house in move -in condition.
Provide new minimum IS cu. ft. frost -free Energy Star
Rated refrigerator.
HVAC system shall be new central electric minimum
IS seer, Energy Star Rated heating and air
conditioning system with service to all habitable
rooms. Include all ductwork, air handler closet, piping,
electrical and other items necessary for a complete
system.
005
INTERIOR
Provide plaster or drywall walls, textured ceilings, new
All
carpet in living room, bedrooms and hall, and vinyl
flooring in kitchen and bathroom. All walls and
ceilings to he painted one color.
Insulate walls to minimum R-I9, and ceilings to R-30.
Include all handicap accessible interior and exterior
doors, screen doors, and closet doors necessary.
Exterior doors shall include deadbolts, keyed alike.
006
SEPTIC SYSTEM
Provide new septic system and drain field. For bidding
All
purposes, provide price for an elevated system, with
five feet of fill for the drain field and abandonment of
existing septic tank. If a new septic is not required the
final pay request will be adjusted based on this unit
price. (The only allowable change order for this item is
if a lift pump or additional fill is required)
007
PLUMBING
New plumbing fixtures shall include toilet, bathtub or
All
shower with built in seat (homeowner to select which
type), bathroom vanity and kitchen sink. Install washer
and dryer hook-ups in enclosed space with louvered
doors and utility shelving, and 2 exterior hose bibs.
Connect to community water system if available, or
existing well.
008
WINDOWS
Windows shall be Insidated Impact resistant glass with
All
Lonv-Solar=Gahz Low-E Glazings, Energy Star labeled
and Fhn7icane approved. Number, size and location to
be determined by contractor's plans. Bedroom
windows must be sized properly for egress.
009
CABINETS
Provide minimum 10' of base cabinets and
Kitchen/
countertops, and 8' of wall cabinets in kitchen. Provide
Bathroom
medicine cabinet and mirror in bathroom with light
above mirror.
010
MISC.
Provide minimum of 2 towel bars in bathroom, toilet
Various
paper holder, shower bar, and minimum 5' X 5'
concrete pad at rear exterior entrance. Install 911
addressing as required.
Bids Submitted:
Platinum
American Construction
SineMark Construction, LLC
Neal Long Construction Co.
Bowline Construction
Ted Starr Construction
James Sweat
Bid Rejected*
$122,815.00
$122,900.00
$96,430.00
Bid Rejected"
Bid Rejected***
$127,721.30
Cost Estimate: No Provided at This Time
Recommendation — Consider rejecting all bids for the Maria Gomez project due to fact that at this time,
adequate funds are not available to fund this project. Project will be re -bid once it has been determined that
there are sufficient funds to cover the cost for demo/replacement units after all rehab units have been awarded.
Homeowners will be advised of this action.
Notes:
*Platinum's bids were rejected because they did not return the signed Addendurn with their bid documents as
noted in dhe Addendum.
**Bowline Construction was determined to be non -responsive for the Smith and Gomez demo/replacement
projects as they utilized the same costs for each itemized price requested. Actual pricing is required so that staff
can adequately determine if the price submitted for each item is sufficient to cover the cost. Also, staff must
know the correct cost so that if a deductive change order is issued, staff can determine the appropriate amount to
deduct.
**Ted Starr Construction's bids were rejected because they did not provide a cost itemizing as requested for
each bid item and did not return the signed Addendum with their bid documents.
A complete copy of each RFP is on file in the CDBG files if you wish to review these documents.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions and/or comments.
/nsp
Exhibit 9
Aug 21, 2012
City of Okeechobee SS SE 3rd Av Okeechobee FL 34974-2932
Office of the City Administrator Briar: 1 %itehall
Ph 863-763-3372 Fax 763-1686 email: bwluteli(ii a7,cityofokeecl:obee.com
Date:
TO:
FR:
* *Memorandum
for Aug 21, 2('Y'
Mayor & City
Admin Whiteh
RE: Recommendation for purchase of backhoe
Consider this a recommendation to the City Council for the
purchase of a new John Deere Model 310 J/K backhoe through the
FL Sheriffs' Association state bid process in the amount of
$90,137 less a trade-in of the 1977 JCB model 217 valued at
$10,000 for a total net bid of $80,137.00.
The local Deere dealer will be able to secure parts and work on the
equipment.
The other two quotes would result in hauling the equipment to
either Ft Pierce or Clewiston in the event of a breakdown.
The local John Deere dealer, however, is unable to give a quote on
the John Deere.
The City will have two John Deere backhoes for ease/compatible
operations.
Donnie and the Public Works operators prefer the John Deere
equipment.
FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
2011-2012 Contract for Vehicles and Equipment
Contract Number 11-19-0907
Spec # 67 — John Deere 4X4 Loader Backhoe
July 5, 2012
Quote for City of Okeechobee:
Base Unit Deere Model 310JIK
$31,843.00
Contract Options:
410JIK Upgrade to 41 OK
13,328.00
IT4 Engine, upgrade
5,300.00
1700 JD Link 3 years free of charge
2025 ROPS Canopy
3085 4X4
4790 19.51X24, 12.5/80-18 Tires
5225 2 lever loader controls
5656 24" GP bucket
8485 backhoe ctw
Total
18.628.00
Deere Options: (-35%)
7695 1.32 yd 4X1 bucket with BOE
6,324.00
7645 Less 1.3 yd standard bucket
(-2,988.00)
7075 3 Function kit
3,060.00
9045 Exhaust extension
164.00
9505 Full front axle guard
383.00
21IM4 / 12.5/80-18 tires
1,187.00
AT192022 36" ditch bucket
1.448.00
5656 Less standard 24" bucket
(-1,179.00)
2085 Ultimate cab/air
12,654.00
5075 Extendable dipper
8.819.00
AT186288 SW emblem
62.00
AT313583 Strobe kit
322.00
Total Options
30,256.00
Less 35%
(-10,590.00)
Net Options
19,666.00
Total Amount FOB Okeechobee, Fl.
$90.137.00
Trade Value: JCB mdl. 2I7 sn 405977
(-$10.000.00)
Net Price:
$90,137.00
MADE
IN
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USA
Kevin Enke, Governmental Territory Manager
4343 NW 76th Ave. Miami, Fl. 33186
Phone (305) 592-5740 Fax (305) 513-4353 Cell (813) 967-0436
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
TABULATION SHEET FOR 2011 CDBG
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
CDBG GRANT ADMINISTRATION
Name of Evaluators: James E. Kirk
Brian Whitehall
Robin Brock
NAME OF FIRM
Maximum Points
Points Awarded
Nancy Phillips & Associates, LC
100
92.8
Guardian Community Resource
Management, Inc.
100
86.8
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
TABULATION SHEET FOR 2011 CDBG
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
CDBG ENGINEERING SERVICES
Name of Evaluators: James E. Kirk
Brian Whitehall
Robin Brock
NAME OF FIRM
Maximum Points
Points Awarded
Culpepper & Terpening, Inc.
80
76.2
AIM Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
80
72.8
Chastain Skillman
80
67.4
Mock Roos
1 80
1 65.2
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Good morning- (Thr Aug 16 2012 Sam)
As I indicated in a prior email, I wanted to send proposed changes as they came to me and I finally
completed the review process with the City Atty and have just a cpl of additional notes.
1. V. Compensation to Engineer— refers to services under Section Ill (Additional Services). I've
previously asked the City Atty to include verbiage so as to limiting the City's financial exposure,
particularly in light of the fact of what I explained to you on the financing arrangement. The City
passed a Participating Party Agreement w/ the Applebee's developer(s) wherein any cost over
runs will be absorbed by them, including engineering costs. It places the City and Engineering
group in a compromising position when we are technically outside the financing approval
process for any warranted cost overruns. So, I don't have the exact legal jargon for a 'not -to -
exceed' like contract, but within Section V there needs to be a subsection formalizing the
method of reimbursement for Additional Services not expressly stated in Exhibit A.
In Section V, please add a subsection that calls for a 'change -order' to be approved by both
parties, in the event that additional services are required.
2. V. Compensation to Engineer, a. - refers to services under section IV, which has been deleted
and, therefore should be deleted.
3. V► Deletion of Services — refers to work being deleted and a phrase needs to be added that any
reduction shall 'correspond to a reduction in fees, accordingly'.
4. XII Limits of liability — the agreed limit of liability for performance is $50,000. Atty Cook asked
for clarification as to the definition of the liability and that it be expressly included in the
contract. It's a bit ambiguous.
5. Please add the following to this section:
Section XXI EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The ENGINEER warrants that there shall be no discrimination against applicants for
services under this Agreement because of race, color, age, sex, religion, and national
origin, place of birth, ancestry or handicap.
Section XXII INDEMNIFICATION
The ENGINEER shall indemnify and save harmless the City and the Florida Department
of Community Affairs, CDBG Section, its agents, servants and employees, from and
against any and all claims, liability, losses and/or cause of action, including, but not
limited to, attorney's fees and other professional fees, and all court costs, arising from or
caused by the negligent acts or omissions of ENGINEER or ENGINEER's members,
employees, agents and others with respect to this Agreement. Subject to the provisions of
Section 768.28, Florida Statutes (2011), the City agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
the ENGINEER from and against any actions at law to recover damages in tort for money
damages for injury or loss of property, personal injury, or death arising out of the
performance of this Agreement and caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission
of any employee of the City while acting within the scope of his or her office or
employment under circumstances in which the City, if a private person, would be liable
to the claimant, in accordance with the general laws of the State of Florida, subject to the
monetary limits of Section 768.28(5), F.S., which monetary limits shall be applicable
regardless of whether such monetary limits would apply in the absence of this
provision.
Thank you for your patience in finally putting this together!
Brian