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SEWER LINE AGREEMENT - CITY MARKET BUILDING
Attorney Conlon informed the Council that he had restudied the
Sewer Line Agreement with City Market Building ~nd it was ready to be : ~
resent to RoMals& U-Save for signatures.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting Recessed at 9:45 P.M.
Russell V. Domer
President City Council
City of 0keechobee
ATTEST:
S~via Christia~
Acting City Clerk
City of 0keechobee
SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY~ NOVEMBER ~ .1978
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in
Regular Session in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 0keechobee,
Florida, at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 28, 1978.
President Pro-Tem Edward W. Douglas presiding.
Councilmen Jim Knight and Lytle Raulerson were present. Councilmen
Lavon Bass was absent.
Others present were: L. C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works;
Richard B. Spray, Building Official; E.H. Reutebuch, Assistant Fire
Chief; Don Shepherd, Engineer; S~via Christian, Acting City Clerk and
Lola Parker, Deputy Clerk.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Jim Knight.
LAYNE ATLANTIC - CONTRACT PENALTY
Mr. Dale Hanson, District Manager for Layne Atlantic appeared before
the Council in regard to the contract penalty. Mr. Hanson request for a
relief from the penalty because the delay was due to not receiving
materials from Leopold Company on time.
Director Fortner stated Layne Atlantic had been allowed about ten
momths extension from May, 1977 to April 1978 to get materials, Don
Shepherd, Engineer, had informed Director Fortner the contract could
have been completed by April 1, 1978.
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Councilman Raulerson stated that the delay in completion held up
contract with Okeechobee Beach Water Association.
' Don Shepherd, Engineer, stated the problem was with the equipment
not being delivered from Leopold Company on time. Vast error in
equipment supplier.
Following a t~ngthy discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to have
--- the City assume half the penalty and Layne Atlantic pay half the penalty,
at $1,800 each, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
DEVELOPMENT INVOLVING EXTENSION OF NORTH WEST 3RD STREET
Mr. Lloyd Mooney appeared before the Council informing them of a
development going in at North West 9th Avenue through 10th Avenue from
2nd Street to 4th Street 3rd Street stops at 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue
will have to be extended to 9th Avenue. It includes the North half of
Block 132 and the South half of Block 131. They are proposing to build
19 houses and are requesting water lines and streets.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to work with Mr. Mooney
on water and streets, seconded by Councilman Raulerson and vote carried.
Mr. Mooney requested a letter be sent to Charles Thompson of 0keechobee
County Bank informing him ~hat the streets and water will be furnished.
DEPOSIT FOR 3 INCH WATER METER
Mr. Charles Moore appeared before the Council informing he had pur-
chased the Beard Water System. He needed the price of a deposit for a
3 inch water meter.
The deposit for a 3 inch meter is $110 dollars.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to leave charge at $110
dollars for a deposit on a 3 inch meter, seconded by Conncilman Raulerson
.and~vote carried.
SEAFOOD PEDDLERS LICENSE
Ms. Diane Lucas appeared before the Co%kncil to find out what is needed
to purchase a seafood peddlers License. She wishes to plug into the SS
Gas Station~ for one day a week.
--- Building Official Spray states this could create a fire hazard.
Following discussion the Council agreed to consult the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals and the Fire Marshall.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. SANTA AND REINDEER AT FIRE STATION
AssiStant Fire Chief Reutebuch informed that Santa and Reindeer could
not be put on top of the Fire Station, so could they be put on the law~?
Councilman Raulerson to look situation over and discuss at next
meeting.
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WATER~.SE~ER AND STREET DEPARTMENTS
1. SEWER CAPACITY
Director Fortner stated that Jack Coker request what decision has
been made on his request for Sewer Capacity?
The present use in the plant is 260,000 gallons per day of the
500,000 per day total capacity. It leaves a total of 40,000 gallons
per day and Coker request ~5,000 gallons.
Don Shepherd, Engineer, stated the City could only commit 40,000
gallons. He recommended to sell the capacity left to anyone who will
pay for it.
Councilman Douglas stated he would like to have a six months estimate
of what the capacity will be when other developments are hooked on.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to put hold for
six months to steady amounts allocated and the amounts that will be
used, seconded by Councilman Knight and vote carried.
2. SEWER AGREEMENT - CITY MARKET BUILDING
Director Fortner stated the paper work is still lacking on the
Sewer Agreement With City Market Building, but they request a temporary
connect so they can operate until matter is straightened out.
Following discussion Councilman Raulerson moved to give 30 day
connection and compliance with original contract or connection will be
discontinued if original agreement is not complied with, seconded by
Councilman Knight and vote carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 406 - LEVY OF TAXES - FIRST READING
Councilman Douglas read "An Ordinance providing for the levying and
collecti~ of Taxes for the City of 0keechobee, Florida, for the fiscal
year beginning October 1, 1978 and ending September 30,, 1979.
ORDINANCE NO. 404 - ADOPTION OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET - FINAL READING
Councilman Knight moved to adopt "An Ordinance adOpting an Annual
General Fund Budget for the City of 0keechobee, Florida, for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 1978 and ending September 30, 1979,
and providing for the effective date hereof, seconded by Counei~an
Raulerson and vote carried.
,19,78 - 1979 CITY 0F OKEECHOBEE GENERAL BUDGET
ANTICIPATED REVENUES 1978-79 BUDGET
1978 TAXES $ 155,000.00
STATE REVENUE SHARING 176,000.00
ADDITIONAL 2¢ CIGARETTE TAX 62,000.00
FUEL TAX REFUND 1,2OO.OO
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND PENALTIES 18,500.00
UTILITY TAX 90,000.00
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ANTICIPATED REVENUES CONTINUED 1978-79 BUDGET
FINES AND FOREFEITURES $ 18,000.00
LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION FUND 7OO.OO
ELECTION - QUALIFYING FEES 500.00
0KEECHOBEE COUNTY (FIRE HYDRANT CHARGE) 5,160.00
FRANCHISE FEES 85,000.00
MOBILE HOME LICENSE TAXES 600.00
BUILDING PERMITS 3,500.00
COMPETENCY CARDS 3,500.00
HUMANE DEPARTMENT FEES 100.00
INTEREST 54,000.00
MISCELLANEOUS 2,000.00
TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES 675,76o.oo
ESTIMATED CASH BALANCE 900,407.06
TOTAL AVAILABLE CASH FOR 1978-79 $1,576,167.06
ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES
CITY COUNCIL SALARIES ~,380.00
CITY COUNCIL EX]~ENSE 4,180. O0
CHAIRMAN SALARY 3,450.00
CHAIRMAN EXPENSE 360.00
AUDIT FEE 3,000.00
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FEES 1,500.00
LEGAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSE 10,000.00
CITY ATTORNEY EXPENSE 300.00
ATTORNEY SPECIAL FEES 3,000.00
COMPREHENSIVE PLAJ~NING AND ZONING 7,000.00
COMPREHENSIVE P~ANNING AND ZONING MAPS AND REPRODUCTIONS 2,500.00
CITY CLERK'S SALARY 12,500.00
DEPUTY CLERK'S SALARIES 26,050.00
OVERTIME 700.00
ELECTION EXPENSE 625.00
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE EXPENSE 3,500.00
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS 1,300.00
TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH 7,000¥00
CITY HALL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 10,500.00
NEW CONSTRUCTIONS AND ADDITIONS 500.00
PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE DEPARTMENT SALARIES ~11,635.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME 6,500.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT INCENTIVEi~PAy 5,125.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPENSE 34,485.00
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PUBLIC SAFETY CONTINUED i978-7~ BUDGET
POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION $ ~00.00
LA~ ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION FUND 700.00
INDIAN RIVER COLLEGE CRIME LAB 2,050.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES 8,500.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT SALARIES 77,925.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME 8,500.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPENSE 15,650.00
FIRE HYDRANT DEMAND CHARGE 22,~0.00
BUILDING OFFICIAL SALARY 12,~30.00
BUILDING OFFICIAL EXPENSE ALLOWANCE 2,600.00
BUILDING OFFICIAL OFFICE EXPENSE 350.00
CIVIL DEFENSE 200.00
PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS SECRETARY SALARY 5,010.00
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS EXPENSE & EQUIPMENT 300.00
STREET DEPARTMENT SALARIES 61,000.00
STREET DEPARTMENT OVERTIME 2,500.00
STREET DEPARTMENT EXPENSE 29,000.00
TERMITE CONTROL 75.00
STREET DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT 10,650.00
REFUSE COLLECTION 12,500.00
STREET LIGHTING & ELECTRICITY 36,000.00
HEALTH AND WELFARE
HUMANE OFFICER SALARY 10,~0.00
ANIMAL POUND EXPENSE 1,200.00
MISCELLANEOUS
~0MMUNICATIONS EXPENSE 3,600.00
CONATIONS 19,500.00
UTILITIES 2,600.00
HEALTH INSURANCE 11,750.00
DISABILITY INSURANCE 1,500.00
GENERAL INSURANCE 34,000.00
PAYROLL TAXES 26,500.00
UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES 300.00
RETIRED CITY CLERK ~,7~0.00
PENSION PLAN PAYMENTS 10,200.00
EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS BONUS 1,380.00
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS 5,000.00
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 250.00
CONTINGENCIES 25,000.00
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MISCELLANEOUS CONTINUED 1978-79 .BUDGET
SUB T0~AL $ 827,830.00
ESTIMATED CASH BALANCE 748,337.o6
TOTAL $1,576,167.o6
1978-1~79 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDED INDEBT~ESS
1978 TAXES $ 36,76o.oo
~-- ESTIMATED CASH BALANCE 108,680.00
..i INTEREST ON CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 7,000.00
i TOTAL AVAILABLE CASH FOR 78-79 152,44o.oo
ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES
BOND PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS 15,000.00
BOND INTEREST PAYMENTS 28,650.00
FEE FOR PAYING AGENT 300.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES!- 43,950.00
ESTIMATED CASH BALANCE 78-79 108,490.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES PLUS CASH RESERVE 152,440.00
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND
ANTICIPATED REVENUE
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING 94,740. OO
INTEREST ON CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 8,750.00
ESTIMATED CASH BALANCE 159,420.00
TOTAL AVAILABLE CASH FOR 78-79 262,910.00
ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES
WATER & SEWER CAPITAL EXPANSION PROGRAM & DEBT SERVICE 168,170.00
GENERAL ~4,740. O0
$ 262,910.00
ORDINANCE NO. 405 - ~DOPTION OF WATER & SEWER FUND BUDGET - FINAL READING
Councilman Raulerson moved to adopt "An Ordinance adopting an
Annual Water & Sewer Fund Budget for the City of 0keechobee, Florida,
for the fiscal year beginning October 1, ~978 and ending September
30, 1979, and providing for the effective date hereof, seconded by
Councilman Knight and vote carried.
1978. - 1979 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE WATER AND SEWER BUDGET
ANTICIPATED OPERATING REVENUES 1978-79 BUDGET
WATER REVENUES $ 450,000.00
SEWER REVENUES 65,000.00
FIRE HYDRANT CHARGE 22,440.00
FUEL TAX REFUND 230.00
TAPPAGE FEES 15,000.00
PENALTIES 9,000.00
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ANTICIPATED OPERATING REVENUES CONTINUED 1979-79 BUDGET
INTEREST ON C.D.'S 27,000.00
MISCELLANEOUS 4,000.00
TOTAL $ 592,670.00
ANTICIPATED OPERATING EXPENSE
LEGAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSE 3,000.00
WATER SUPERVISOR SALARY 13,650.00
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS SALARY 17,850.00
DIRECTOR 0F PUBLIC WORKS SECRETARY SALARY 5,050.00
WEEKLY SALARIES 106,730.00
BOOKKEEPERS SALARIES 25,040.00
OVERTIME 22,000.00
AUDIT FEES 3,000.00
CHEMICALS 64,000.00
ELECTRICITY 42,000.00
EQUIPMENT 13,850.00
FREIGHT CHARGES 800.00
HEALTH INSURANCE 6,000.00
DISABILITY INSURANCE 800.00
GENERAL INSURANCE 17,000.00
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE EQUIPMENT & EXPENSE 150.00
OFFICE EXPENSE 7,500.00
OFFICE EQUIPMENT 400.00
TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH 1,800.00
RADIO MAINTENANCE 850.00
PAYROLL TAXES 11,525.00
UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES 1,000.00
PENSION BLAN PAYMENT 10,500.00
EQUIPMENT REPAIR 5,000.00
WATER AND SEWER REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS 24,000.00
CONTINGENCIES 20,000.00
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 1,500.00
REFUSE COLLECTION 1,200.00
TOTAL 426,195.00
EXCESE REVENUEE AVAILABLE P0R DEBT ~ERVICE AND CAPITAL PROGRAM
166,475.00
DEBT SERVICE
WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BOND PRINCIPAL PAYMENT 15,750.00
WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BOND INTEREST PAYMENT 8,628.75
PAYABLE 0KEECHOBEE BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 4,000.00
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DEBT SERVICE CONTINUED 1978-7 BUDGET
F.H.A. BOND INTEREST PAYMENT $ 19,350.00
F.H.A. BOND PRINCIPAL PAYMENT 4,750.00
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 52,478.75
ANTICIPATED WATER DEPARTMENT CAPITAL PROGRAM
pLANT IMPROVEMENTS 25,750.00
"2Ql" FACILITIES PLAN 57,000.00
1 MILLION OALLON CLEARWELL 250,000.00
NEW MAIN EXTENSIONS 57,000.00
NEW METERS AND METER BOXES 10,000.00
RELOCATION OF WATER AND SEWER LINES 157,500.00
WATER PIPE AND FITTINGS 10,000.00
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 8,000.00
WATER AND SEWER LAB EQUIPMENT 5,000.00
TOTAL CAPITAL PROGRAM 520,250.00
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE AND CAPITAL PROGRAM 572,728.75
ANTICIPATED FUNDS FOR CAPITAL PROGRAM AND DEBT SERVICE
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND 159,420.00
0KEECHOBEELBEACH WATER ASSOCIATION 147,060.00
PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT 5,000.00
1978-1979 OPERATING REVENUE 166,475.00
PRIOR YEAR RESERVES 226,440.00
TOTAL INCOME $ 702,595.00
CITY CLERK
1. 0KEECHOBEE COUNCIL ON AGING - DONATION
Acting Clerk Christian submitted a request from the Council on
Aging for their donation of $1,000 as budgeted.
Following discussion Councilman Knight moved to pay the Council
on Acing their donation of $1,000 as budgeted, seconded by Councilman
Raulerson and vote carried.
2. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - COPY MACHINE
Councilman Raulerson moved to continue maintenance agreement with
Max Davis & Associates on the copy machine, seconded by Councilman
Knight s_nd vote carried.
AD J 0 URNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting Recessed at 9:00 P.M.
President Pro-Tem
ATTEST: City of 0keechobee
Sy~vi~ Christian, Acting City Clerk