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EAR 1998 1 1 t 1 1 1 1 1 i t i 1 1 1 1 f 1 t 1 PROPOSED EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Transmittal Date: November 17, 1998 DCA Contract No. 98-DR-1G-07-57-02-005 °l T "Preparation of this document was aided through financial assistance received from the State of Florida under the Local Government Evaluation and Appraisa ' d Report Assistance Program authorized by Chapter 93.206, Laws of Florida and administered by the Florida Department of Community Affairs." I f7 1 1 1 a 1 1 1 a 1 1 1 r/ '2 3 -- 1 )1.c,2-9 PROPOSED EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Prepared by: James G. LaRue, MCP LaRue Planning & Management Services, Inc. 1375 Jackson Street, Suite 206 Fort Myers, Florida 33901 in conjunction with: City of Okeechobee Planning Department City of Okeechobee 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 DCA Contract No. 98-DR-1G-07-57-02-005 "Preparation of this document was aided through financial assistance received from the State of Florida under the Local Government Evaluation and Appraisal Report Assistance Program authorized by Chapter 93-206,Laws of Florida and administered by the Florida Department of Community Affairs." a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a TABLE OF CONTENTS CONDITION AT TIME OF ADOPTION AND Recreation and Open Space Element VI-1 CURRENT CONDITION MATRIX Map VI-1 Recreational Sites Future Land Use Element I-1 Intergovernmental Coordination Element VII-1 Map I-1 Existing Land Use Map I-2 Natural Features Capital Improvements Element VIII-1 Traffic Circulation Element II-1 EFFECT OF CHANGES TO CHAPTER 163, F.S. Map II-1 Exiting Traffic Circulation AND RULE 9J-5, F.A.C. MATRIX Map II-2 Future Traffic Circulation Chapter 163, F.S. 1 Housing Element III-1 Rule 9J-5, F.A C 9 Infrastructure Element IV-1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES EVALUATION MATRIX Map IV-L. Sewer Service Area Map IV-2 Water Service Area Future Land Use Element M-1 Map IV-3 Okeechobee County Urban Residential Traffic Circulation Element M-4 Area Housing Element M-6 Map V-4 Priority Wetlands Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage Map V-5 SHCA Potable Water and Natural Groundwater Map V-6 Biodiversity Hot Spots Aquifer Recharge Element M-9 Map V-7 Land Cover Conservation Element M-11 Recreation and Open Space Element M-13 Conservation Element V-1 Intergovernmental Coordination Element . . . M-14 Map V-1 Kissimmee River Basin (Upper) Capital Improvements Element M-17 Map V-2 Kissimmee River Basin (Lower) Map V-3 Average Overall Water Quality PUBLIC PARTICIPATION P-1 1 1 1 i 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 CONDITIONS AT TIME OF ADOPTION AND CURRENT CONDITIONS MATRIX a a a 1 a a a a a 1 a a 1 a 1 a 1 1 a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSPVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.006(1) Collect Exiting Land Use The City of Okeechobee is located in the southern portion of Okeechobee County, Data approximately 1.5 miles north of the Lake Okeechobee shoreline.It is the County's only incorporated City serving as a shopping and employment center for an area with Y� � tY ng PP�ng �P Y a permanent population of 36,000,and a peak seasonal population of nearly 50,000. Although its population was less than 5,000 at Plan adoption,the City of Okeechobee experienced a level of intensity in its urban activities that was normally associated with larger cities. Population: The population of the City of Okeechobee increased by approximately According to updated census information,the population of the City of Okeechobee 1.4%annually since 1970,as shown in Table I-1.US Census figures showed a was 4,943 at Plan adoption.The estimated population in 1996 was 5,069.Between population of 3,715 in 1970,while the 1990 population was estimated to be 4,770. the 1980 and 1990 Census,the population of the city increased by seventeen percent As the projected population figures suggest,substantial amounts of land was needed (17%).The table below shows projected population figures to 2010. for future growth. TABLE 1-2 TABLE I-1 ESTIMATED AND PROJECTED POPULATION: 1996-2010 POPULATION GROWTH-OKEECHOBEE 1970-2000 Year Population Year Permanent Population Average Yearly Growth 1970 3,715 1996 4,943 1980 4,225 1.4% 2000 5,527 1990 4,770 1.3% 2005 6,007 1995 4,923 0.6% 2010 6,472 2000 5,086 0.7% Source: Bureau of Economic and Business Research.University of Florida, Source: Projection of Population Households and Income in July 1997. Central Florida,,Florida Applied Demographics, February 1990. 9J-S.006(1)(a) Existing Land Use Map Existing Land Use Patterns: The City of Okeechobee is separated by many miles The existing land use table below does not provide projected acreage needs,but it from other urban areas;this relative isolation created a land use pattern that provided provides a cumulative analysis of existing land uses within the City. the full range of employment and commercial services needed by its residents,as opposed to being primarily a"bedroom community."Existing land use is shown on TABLE 1-3 Map 1-1.For the purposes of this element,the City's land uses were grouped according to the following categories. EXISTING LAND USE 1997 Residential: The largest user of land,this land use category encompassed Land Use Acres Percent approximately 715 acres,or thirty-three percent(33%)of all land within the City.It Single-family 1,287 66% was found in virtually all parts of the City.A housing survey conducted by Central Multi-family 66 3% Florida Regional Planning Council(CFRPC)staff in 1988 indicated that single-family dwelling units accounted for 75.4%of the City's housing,while Commercial 273 14% multi-family units comprised 14.5%and mobile homes,10.1%Single family homes Industrial 250 13% were located throughout the City,while multi-family dwelling units were found Public Facilities 61 3% mostly in scattered locations between Park Street and the Seaboard Coast Line a railroad right-of-way. Total 1,937 100/o Source: DeHays Design Drafting and Mapping,April 1998 November 17,1995 1.1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Although small un-subdivided areas remained,most of the City(approximately sixty Since Plan adoption,the City of Okeechobee had eighty-two(82)map amendments percent(60%))was platted into lots of fifty(50)by one hundred fifty(150)feet. most of which were to correct errors on the Future Land Use Map.Additionally,it Considering additional land reserved and used for road right-of-way,this translated was to ensure that consistency was maintained with the Official Zoning Map.Table into an existing single-family residential density of up to 3.5 units per gross acre. II-4 provides a complete listing of those amendments. This figure also represented the lower limit of multi-family development,which ranged up to approximately ten(10)units per acre,as prescribed by the City's zoning Residential:The residential land use category continues to be the largest land use regulations. within the City of Okeechobee.To date,there is approximately 1,300 acres designated as residential,most of which are single-family dwelling units.Multi- Commercial: Approximately 171 acres(7.8%)of land within the City was being family uses within the City compose approximately sixty-six(66)acres,which is used for commercial development.The highest concentrations of commercial Iand three percent(3%)of the total land use in the City. use was along Parrott Avenue,running the length of the City from north to south,and along Park Street from the City's western to eastern boundaries. Commercial:Commercial uses composes approximately fourteen percent(14%)of the City's total land mass,which is 273 acres.The City has just recently annexed Industrial: Approximately eleven(11)acres(0.5%)of the City's land was being approximately thirty-seven(37)acres along US 441 that will be developed as a used for industrial purposes.The City's few industrial properties were located along Walmart Superecnter. the south side of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad right-of-way,between West 4th Avenue and East 5th Avenue. Industrial:Industrial uses comprise thirteen percent(13%)of the total land mass, which is 250 acres.Most of the industrial uses in the City are along the Seaboard Recreational: The City offered a number of public recreation facilities,which Coastline and are dispersed throughout the City.The City is investigating possibly accounted for approximately fifteen(15)acres(0.7%of total land area). These centralizing areas for industrial uses.Between 1993 and 1997,quite a bit of land was included public parks,as well as athletic facilities owned by the Okeechobee County designated industrial.The City is looking at the feasibility of some of the land uses School Board.The most prominent recreation site was the Park Avenue Greenbelt, that were changed from multi-family or single-family residential to industrial uses to extending from West 7th Avenue to Parrott Avenue.Other sites were distributed see whether or not there is enough demand to expand these industrial areas. throughout the City. Public:Public uses are comprised of recreational facilities as well as the City's Public Buildings and Grounds: Public facilities occupied approximately thirty-six Administrative Building and make up approximately sixty-one(61)acres which are (36)acres,or 1.6%of land in the City.Such facilities included City Hall,the three percent(3%)of the total land mass in the City.The City is responsible for only Okeechobee County Courthouse,the County's Civil Defense building,city police one(1)recreational area.Most of the public parks in the City are maintained and and fire stations,and several schools. owned by the County. Vacant and Undeveloped: Approximately 645 acres,or 29.3%,of land within the City was vacant or undeveloped at the time of Plan adoption.This land represented a valuable asset,in terms of planning for future development within the City.The development of this land helped to discourage urban sprawl.People were moving,to the Okeechobee arcs,and if they could not buy land in the City they would have bought in scattered areas of the unincorporated areas of the County.Three(3) particularly large tracts of vacant land were located in the area cast of Taylor Creek and north of SR 70;in the southeast corner of the City south of South 8th Street;and in the southwest portion of the City between West 10th and West 7th Avenues. Although these three(3)vacant parcels may have been classified as either wetlands or environmentally sensitive areas before the channelization of Taylor Creek and the dredging and filling of properties adjacent to the creek,they have become pasture lands.The wildlife which existed on these parcels were adaptable wildlife such as squirrels,rabbits,and birds.City sewer and water line connections were readily available to these large tracts of undeveloped lands so that septic tanks and well water would not be necessary for their development. One(1)of these tracts was a 160 acre parcel owned by the City which has been designated industrial and 'November 17,1998 1-2 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) described further in the Future Land Use Map subsection.Smaller tracts of vacant property were found throughout the City. TABLE 1-4 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT Land Use Designation General Date And.No. Acres From To Comments Location 9/25/97 97-CH-002 1.3671 Residential Multi-Family Joe G. NW 3rd Ave Single Mullins &NW 10th Family St. 9/17/97 97-CH-001 1.15 Multi-Family Commercial Brothers Two Holding Co. 7/1/97 97-CI-004 2 Multi-Family Industrial Monica NW 6th St.& Harden 6th Ave 7/1/97 97-CI-003 1.0331 Residential Industrial Curren Lots 1-6 in Single Electric Block 70 Family 7/1/97 97-CI-002 1.0331 Residential Industrial Louis B.Fine NW 2nd St. Single Family Ltd. &7th Ave Family Partnership 7/1/97 97-CI-001 0.51 Residential Commercial Elsie J. NE 4th St.& Single Watford 6th Ave Family Estate 9/26/96 96-CH-002 I(2'A Multi-Family Commercial Norman D. 300 SW 4th acre sites) Riley St 7/2/96 96-CU-00l 300'x Single Commercial Okeechobee 501 SE 2nd 570'Family American St. 3.92 acres Legion Post #64 8/20/96 96-CI-007 3.53 Single Industrial Abwill NW 5th Ave Family Development &9th,and ,Inc. 10th Streets 8/20/96 96-CI-006 3.71 Single Multi-Family Abwill NW 5th Ave Family Development &10th,and ,Inc. I lth Streets 8/30/96 96-CI-005 7.912 Commercial Multi-Family Brothers Two Highway441 and Single Holding Co. South Family 8/30/96 96-CI-004 2.07 Single Multi-Family Catherine S. NE 2nd Ave Family Nix and 5th and 6th Streets 8/30/96 96-CI-003 1.03 Multi-Family Commercial Aragon& NW 6th Ave Aragon, and 2nd& M.D.a P.A 3rd Streets 8/30/96 96-CI-002 0,34 Multi-Family Commercial Edward G.& NE 3rd St Carolyn and 3rd Ave Cridland November 17,1998 1-3 1 a a I I I I I 1 I I II I I I I I I 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE 1-4 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT Land Use Designation General Date And.No. Acres From To Comments Location 8/30/96 96-CI-001 0.17 Multi-Family Commercial Edward G.& NE 3rd St Carolyn and 3rd Ave Cridland 9/7/95 95-CII-002 40 Single Industrial Farm Credit Family of SW Florida 9/7/95 95-CII-001 0.05(3 Multi-Family Commercial Gerald 311 NW 3rd city lots) Lefebvre Ave 4/27/95 95-CI-002 0.82 Residential Commercial Big Lake NW 2nd St. Single Investments, Family Inc. 3/29/95 95-CI-001 2.066 Single Multi-Family Richard A. NW 6th St.& Family Ward NW 6th Ave 12/6/94 94-CH-007 1.54 Single Commercial Watford,Inc. 501 NE 4th Family St 12/6/94 94-CII-006 2.06 Single Commercial Watford,Inc. 401-405 NE Family 4th St. 12/6/94 94-CII-005 3 Single Commercial C.Farmer& NE 13th Ave I Family J.Crowe 12/6/94 94-CII-004 0.16 Single Commercial V.Lewis& 405 NW 4th Family G.Cavalcanti Ave 12/6/94 94-CII-003 0.04 Multi-Family Commercial Michael 309NW4th Sullivan, St. Estate 12/6/94 94-CII-002 0.688 Single Commercial Dorothy M. 422 NW 3rd Family Kinchen St. 12/6/94 94-CII-001 3.37 Single Commercial Richard A. 7th St.&10th Family Ward Ave 2/21/94 93-CH-059 0.4 Single Commercial Howard F. 702 NW Park Family Fennell St 2/21/94 93-CII-058 0.516 Commercial Public Okeechobee Unnumbered Facilities County NW 3rd St. 2/21/94 93-CII-057 0.16 Public Commercial Okeechobee Unnumbered Facilities County Sw 15th St 2/21/94 93-CII-056 0.964 Single Public Okeechobee 407 NW 2nd Family Facilities County Ave 2/21/94 93-CH-055 0.964 Single Public Okeechobee 306 NW 2nd Family Facilities County Ave 2/21/94 93-CII-054 0.49 Single Public Okeechobee 1019 WS Family Facilities County Park St November 17,1998 I-4 a a a a a a a a a a a a I a I I I I I CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-95) TABLE 1-4 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ■ Land Use Designation General Date And.No. Acres From To Comments Location 2/21/94 93-CII-053 4.13 Single Industrial Madray 1210 NW Family Enterprises, 10th Ave Inc. 2/21/94 93-CII-052 0.482 Single Commercial Onnie Jean 307 NW 5th Family Walker Street 2/21/94 93-CII-051 0.961 Single Industrial United Feed Unnumbered Family Co-Op NW 7th St 2/21/94 93-CII-050 0.32! Single Commercial William H. 200 NW 5th Family Samuel St 2/21/94 93-CII-048 0.459 Single Commercial William D. Unnumbered Family Newell Sw 12th Ave 2/21/94 93-CII-047 0.562 Single Commercial Farm Credit 403 NW 6th Family Bureau St 2/21/94 93-CH-046 0.482 Single Commercial Brown& 504 NW 5th Family Williams Ave Partnership 2/21/94 93-CII-045 1.71 Commercial Industrial Gladys 119NW8th Freeman St. 2/21/94 93-CII-044 1.0272 Multi-Family Commercial Gladys 201 NW 5th Freeman Ave 2/21/94 93-CII-043 4.1 Public Single Family Elaine Unnumbered Facilities Vanderhelm NW 11th Ave 2/21/94 93-CII-042 1.722 Single Multi-Family Richard Vest Unnumbered Family NW 10th St 2/21/94 93-CH-041 1.55 Single Multi-Family American Unnumbered Family Land Trust NW 10& Corp 11th St 2/21/94 93-CII-040 0.54 Single Industrial All Outdoor 1000 NW Family Plumbing 10th Ave 2/21/94 93-CH-039 3.134 Single Industrial Ray R. 204 SE 10th Family Domer Ave 2/21/94 93-CH-038 0.688 Single Commercial C&C 1 1 l WS Park Family Investments St 2/21/94 93-CII-037 0.59 Single Industrial J.A.Tootle Unnumbered Family 4th Ave 2/21/94 93-CH-035 0.687 Single Industrial Jesus 1000 NW 9th Family Cardonne St 2/21/94 93-CH-034 0.344 Multi-Family Commercial Leonard& 311 NE 2nd Patsy St. McCann November 17,199N 1-5 I I I ! / ! I I 1 1 I 1 I I I 1 1 ! 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE 1-4 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT Land Use Designation General Date And.No. Acres From To Comments Location 2/21/94 93-CII-033 2.5 Single Industrial Charles E. Unnumbered Family Thompson 4th&5th Ave 2/21/94 93-CII-032 1.928 Single Industrial Charles Unnumbered Family Farmer NE 9th St 2/21/94 93-C11-031 0.516 Single Commercial John&Janis 1210 SW 2nd Family Pond Ave 7/6/93 93-CI-029 1.72 Single Multi-Family W.I.Rooks Blk 254,I,E Family h 2 7/6/93 93-CI-028 0.321 Single Commercial Kim 500 NW 9th Family Glowacki St 7/6/93 93-CI-027 0.516 Single Industrial Kim 507 NW 9th Family Glowacki St 7/6/93 93-CI-026 2.49 Single Industrial Kim 503 NW 9th Family Glowacki St 7/6/93 93-CI-024C 0.98 Public Commercial D.R.Watford Blk 162,1-6 Facilities 7/6/93 93-CI-024B 2.03 Single Industrial D.R.Watford Blk 101,1-12 Family 7/6/93 93-CI-024A 2.03 Single Industrial D.R.Watford Blk 98,1-12 Family 7/6/93 93-CI-023 1.033 Multi-Family Commercial Lavon Bass 205 NE 2nd St 7/6/93 93-CI-022 0.241 Single Commercial James 500 NW 6th Family Lipscomb St. 7/6/93 93-CI-021 2.291 Single Commercial Syed Blk 3,Part Family Abdullah Lot 12,All 13-16 7/6/93 93-CI-020 0.981 Public Commercial Syed 820 NW Park Facilities Abdullah St 7/6/93 93-CI-019 4 Single Industrial Cross River 204-314 SW Family Property 7th Ave 7/6/93 93-CI-018 0.688 Single Commercial !Country Kids 703 SW 6th Family St 7/6/93 93-CI-017 0.482 Single Commercial Burton 301 NW 5th Family Connor St. 7/6/93 93-CI-016 0.817 Multi-Family Commercial Edwin 11 l E 2nd St Walpole II 7/6/93 93-CI-015 0.344 Multi-Family Commercial Roger Davis 202 NE 3rd St. Novetnber 17, 1998 1-6 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE 1-4 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT Land Use Designation General Date And.No. Acres From To Comments Location 7/6/93 93-CI-014 0.516 Single Commercial Donald 105,107, Family Speaks 109,Ill NW 7th Ave;Blk 161 1-3 7/6/93 93-CI-013 2.169 Single Public Okeechobee Blk 130,1-12 Family Facilities County 7/6/93 93-CI-012 0.66 Single Commercial Stephen 701-711 Sw Family Morgan Park St (Unplatted) 7/6/93 93-CI-011 0.482 Single Commercial Larson Dairy, 400 NW 5th Family Inc. St. 7/6/93 93-CI-010 0.757 Single Commercial Mary A. 700 WN Park Family Newcomer St 7/6/93 93-CI-009 0.476 Commercial Industrial Carl Woods 801 WS Park St 7/6/93 93-CI-008 0.344 Single Commercial William 708,710 WN Family Huston Park St 7/6/93 93-CI-006 2.066 Single Commercial Burton Blk 30,1-2 Family Connor for New Horizons 7/6/93 93-CI-005 0.688 Single Commercial Charles 406 NW 3rd Family Echols St 7/6/93 93-CI-004 0.401 Single Commercial John R. 401 NW 6th Family Smith St 7/6/93 93-CI-003 0.941 Single Industrial James 702,704, Family Morgan 706,708,710 SW 2nd St 7/6/93 93-CI-002 2.031 Single Commercial Frank 300 NW 5th Family Altobello St 7/6/93 93-CI-001 0.84 Multi-Family Commercial Richard Vest 1809 S. Parrott Ave 9J-5.006(1)(b) Natural Resources Map Topography: At the time of Plan adoption,U.S.Geological Survey topography Topography:The topography of the City has not changed since Plan adoption.The maps showed minimal slopes in the City of Okeechobee,with elevations that ranged major area of concern has been along Taylor Creek.Since Plan adoption,there has from twenty(20)to thirty(30)feet above sea level in most locations.Vacant lands been no major flooding in this area.This has been contributed to the fact that the adjacent to Taylor Creek have a tendency to be somewhat lower than the rest of the City has concentrated on ensuring that homes are not permitted in the 100-year flood City,(i.e.,below twenty(20)feet).It was possible that these areas had not previously plain. been developed because they represented the creek's historic floodplain,and more November 17, 1998 1-7 # # # # # 1 # ! # # # ! # # # ! # # 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) readily usable properties had been available.However,channelization of the creek Solis:The soils in the City have relatively remained the same since Plan adoption. had virtually eliminated the threat of flooding,and these areas probably could have Soil types are not prone to change over time. accommodated some amount of developments if construction had taken place with the proper design features. Natural Resources:Natural resources in the City arc mainly Taylor Creek and Lake Okeechobee.The South Florida Water Management District(SFWMD)controls Erosion was not a significant problem on any vacant properties due to the City's Lake Okeechobee and water from Taylor Creek runs from north to south to Lake level of terrain,but this same topographic characteristics made drainage a particular Okeechobee.There have been no problems or any deficiencies in this area since Plan concern in all parts of the City.The need for adequate drainage facilities were to be adoption. addressed in the City's land development regulations. Historic Properties:While the City does not have a designated historic area,there Soil Types: All of the City ofOkeechobce,including many of the City's larger are a few properties in the City that could possibly be designated as historical. vacant areas,was underlain by soil types which posed moderate to very severe Through the Main Street Program,the City is applying for a grant to designate a limitations to development,according to Soil Survey:Okeechobee County,Florida, portion of its downtown for improvement.This grant could be used as leverage to issued September 1971 by the US Department of Agriculture(USDA).This same improve other historical structures or historically significant areas. document showed that the entire City experienced severe limitations for septic tank use,due to a high water table and periodic flooding.Map 1-2 showed soil types grouped according to degree and type of development limitation,as depicted in the USDA Soil Survey.These soil groupings are described below. PREDOMINANT SOIL TYPES IN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Limitations for Limitations Name Description Building for Septic Construction Tank Use Group 2 Adamaville Fine Somewhat poorly Moderate high Severe:high Sand(Ad) drained,deep'randy water table water table soil along fringes of flatfoots areas bordering sloughs and ponds Ft.Drum Fine Somewhat poorly Sand(Fr) drained,nearly level soil found in flatfoots and hammock areas bordering sloughs and depressions Group 3: Imbecile Fine Deep,poorly Moderate high Severe:high Sand(Im) drained,sand soil water table; water table found in broad periodic flooding periodic flatfoots areas flooding Myakka Fine Sand Similar to Im (My) November t 7,1998 I-8 1 ! 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Limitations for Limitations Name Description Building for Septic Construction Tank Use Group 5: Basinger-Placid Deep,sandy soils Severe high Severe:high Complex(Be) occurring in wide water tables water table: sloughs and covered frequent frequent with shallow water flooding flooding throughout the year Basinger/Pompano Similar to Bc Fine Sands, Ponded(Bm) Delray Fine Sand Very poorly (De) drained,sandy soil found in depressions and drainage-ways Placid Fine Sand Very poorly (P1) drained,dark- colored,sandy soil found in low areas throughout the county Pompano Fine Deep,poorly Sand(Pn) drained soil found in grassy sloughs and depressions Group 6: Manatee Delray Very poorly drained Severe frequent Severe: and Okeelanta soils found on flooding:high frequent Soils(Mo) marshy floodplains water table;low flooding;high bearing capacity; water table; high shrink- moderate swell potential in permeability a few areas Group 7: Okeelanta Peat Very poorly Very severe: Very severe: (Oc) drained,organic soil frequent frequent found in flooding:high flooding;high depressions and water table:high water table broad marshes shrink-swell potential in most areas;low bearing capacity Source: Soil Survey,Okeechobee County,Florida,September 1971,USDA. November 17, 1998 1-9 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT--COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) The purpose of the soil information presented in this element was to provide a general guide to soil characteristics and possible development limitations which these conditions may have created.However,the data source may not have reflected changed conditions in vacant properties which had arisen in the years since the survey was published.Changes in surface and groundwater conditions may have also affected the accuracy of the ratings assigned to the various soil types.Therefore, decisions regarding appropriate development types on properties rated as Severe or Very Severe should have been based on up-to-date surveys of soil conditions and any physical alterations which may have created more favorable conditions for development The Development Review process would ensure that the City had adequate information to make such decisions when development was proposed. Development limitations posed by soil conditions could have been mitigated through dredging and filling,construction using stilts or pilings as a foundation,or other measures.Land development regulations could have been used to protect groundwater/surface water quality,unique vegetative communities,and wildlife habitat.Although development could have proceeded in areas of unfavorable solid characteristics,the financial cost to the developer was higher because of physical constraints.Also,the cost to the City was higher because of the potential disruption of natural systems and the need for increased regulatory oversight Where soil conditions created limitations,the preferable types of development were those which had the smallest effect on their surroundings,both in terms of physical design of the site,and of its intended use.Commercial and industrial development generally required substantial site alteration(this was true even on sites where soil types were suitable),involving large amounts of impervious surface and these of heavy equipment.Subdivisions and high-density residential developments frequently created the same situations.These land use types also had the potential to generate high volumes of traffic with the attendant problems of disruptive road construction, noise,and chemical-laden stormwater runoff. Bearing this in mind,the preferable development types in the areas of high soil limitations were low-impact recreational uses which involved minimal site alteration,and low-density residential use.However,more intense uses could have been considered if consistent with the Future Land Use Map,if appropriate site design features were used,and if proper safeguards to the City's natural resources were provided. Outside these high-limitation areas,most other vacant properties in the City had Myakka and Immokalee soil types,which were typically firm and dry,and posed the same slight to moderate development limitations that affected the rest of the City. Natural Resources: Taylor Creek was the City's major concern relative to the effect of new development on natural resources.Taylor Creek runs from north to south along the eastern portion of the City.The only surface water body to be found within the City limits,the creek and lands adjacent to it had been altered through channelization and dredging and filling to the point that they could only loosely have been called a natural resource.The level of water in the creek had been controlled November 17,1998 1-10 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS 1997-98) since the 1960's by the South Florida Water Management District(SFWMD)to a level of 13.5 feet.The creek flowed in to the rim canal that runs outside of the Lake Okeechobee dike.During dry seasons the Taylor Creek locks were opened allowing water from Taylor Creek to run into the lake and during the wet season the locks were closed and water was then pumped into Lake Okeechobee.The water level of Taylor Creek could not exceed 13.5 feet.Since the average elevation of land in the City was above eighteen(18)feet sea level,the City was free of any flood threat from the creek.The US Army Corps of Engineers(COE)had done extensive canalization of the creek in the 1930's and in the 1960's the SFWMD created the present system with pumping stations,dikes,locks and levees,etc.,that prevented flooding in the City.At the time of Plan adoption,the residents of Okeechobee could remember no time when Taylor Creek had flooded. Asa result of the practices of the federal government and the SFWMD in managing Taylor Creek over the past sixty(60)years for state and regional flood control purposes,localized flooding has been eliminated and environmentally sensitive lands and wetlands which used to be located within the City adjacent to the creek have been lost.Therefore,as a legal,historical and practical matter in the City of Okeechobee had very little control over Taylor Creek due to the management of this body of water by SFWMD. However,water quality in the creek had a substantial effect on water quality in Lake Okeechobee.For this reason,the City should not have cooperated with the District and Okeechobee County in establishing standards for new development which would have helped to reduce levels of phosphorus and other pollutants entering the creek. At the same time,such efforts would have improved the creek as a habitat for fish and other wildlife.New development should have also protected such native vegetative communities as may still exist in the Taylor Creek area.Other water quality improvement measures had been taken by the District In order to reduce the phosphorus content flowing into Lake Okeechobee by Taylor Creek,the SFWMD installed the C-61 canal which connected with Taylor Creek approximately 1.5 miles north of the City and transported water southeasterly to the City.This considerably reduced the nutrient content of Taylor Creek running through the City.At the time of Plan adoption,the SFWMD required property owners with large tracts of property to have their property chocked for phosphorus discharge and required a reduction of this discharge.Studies were also done by the SFWMD to determine the amount of nutrients,it any,that lands associated with feed businesses located within the City were contributing to Taylor Creek.Should the results of these studies showed unacceptable degradation of Taylor Creek's water quality,regulatory programs in place at the District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection(DEP) would have required remedial actions. Taylor Creek no longer presented a practical flooding threat.Asa result of previous dredging and filling and flood control practices of federal,state and regional agencies,many of the wetlands or environmentally sensitive lands adjacent to the banks of Taylor Creek which formerly existed within the City have been lost.Some wetland areas,however,existed in the creek's historic floodplain(see Map I-2). Isolated wetlands also existed some distance front the creek.The City's wetlands November 17,1998 1-11 # CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT--COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) were largely of the palustrine type,defined as including vegetated wetlands normally described by the National Wetlands Inventory(U.S.Department of the Interior)as persistently wet areas which were seasonally,temporarily or semi-permanently flooded.While many wetland areas existed in the City at Plan adoption,they were small and widely scattered,and did not pose a significant limitation to development in the City. Groundwater: As there were no commercially significant mineral deposits within the City limits,groundwater was the City's only other noteworthy natural resource. While most City residents were connected to the City's public potable water system, private wells were used by some residents for drinking,lawn watering and other purposes.The City should have conserved groundwater supplies,as well as water withdrawn from Lake Okeechobee,in accordance with the policies and guidelines of the SFWMD;however,still the major source of drinking water for unincorporated Okeechobee County,and hazardous chemicals entering the water table inside the City could not be contained within the City limits.Land uses which produced hazardous chemical or biological waste should have been prohibited,limited in scope,or placed in areas where they could not contaminate groundwater. Development Review Process: As a means of protecting its natural resources,the City should have developed and implemented a program of land use and land development regulations aimed at minimal disruptions of soils,floodplains and surface water quality.In addition to directing certain uses away from areas where they were incompatible,a variety of regulatory and site design techniques could have been employed to protect the natural functions of environmentally sensitive areas. The City had determined that the most effective approach to protecting its natural resources was through the Development Review Process(DR),described in Policy 2.2.Through this mechanism,the property owner or developer would,as part of the site plan or permit approval process,provide the City with accurate and current information as to the physical characteristics of the site,as well as the location and extent of any natural resources that may have been present.Using the submitted information,in conjunction with other available data sources,City officials would have had the opportunity to formulate appropriate conditions for approval,and ensured that the development was"tailor-made"to fit the characteristics of the site on which it would have been located. The advantage of this process was that it generated accurate information about the location and degree of sensitivity of the City's natural resources.Rather than regulate development on the basis of data sources which predated many existing conditions and when no longer reliable,the DR would have ensured that up-to-date information is available when development decisions were made.As time passed,that information could have been obtained through standard reference materials. Historic Properties: Parcels of land having historical significance to the City did not generally represent a constraint to development,since they already contained structures and were not classified as undeveloped.Any historic properties which may have been located in blighted areas,met criteria for substandard housing,or posed a November 17,1998 1-12 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) safety threat due to age and structural deterioration,may have been addressed through programs that focused on restoration or demolition and redevelopment.The City had to deal with historic resources on a case-by-case basis.Further discussion will be provided in the Housing Element. 9J-5.006(I)(c)Density/Intensity of The density/intensity of uses have not changed since plan adoption.For single family Land Use Acreage residential,the maximum density is four(4)dwelling units per acre for site built homes.Mobiles are allowed at a density of six(6)dwelling units per acre to accommodate affordable housing needs.Multi-family residential uses are allowed at a maximum density of ten(10)dwelling units per acre or eleven(11)dwelling units per acre for cluster developments.Commercial and industrial uses are developed at FAR of three(3). 9J-5.006(1)(d)Public Land Use Land uses that are included in this category are primarily schools,governmental Activity buildings,and a municipal complex.There are no new activities planned within the category nor any expansions. 9J-5.006(1)(g) Population Projections Projected Future Laud Use Needs: At various times of the year,the City of Projected population is provided in Table 1-2. Okeechobee will experience significant but temporary increases in population as seasonal workers and northern retirees seeking warm weather come into the area.In order to reflect the City's needs accurately,projections of required acreage for future land uses must take these temporary residents into account.A demographic study prepared by a consultant for the CFRPC determined that the City's peak population included nearly 200 seasonal residents.Population estimates used to make land use projections were adjusted accordingly. ONO Poauttlon 111115 Paout Lion e O - .```f`� • ■ ,1111..... ■ 1111,....., ■ 1111»11,11 ■ ...■1111■,, 5505 Pooul.tlnn Ii November 17,1998 1-13 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Future land use acreage needs generally were calculated using population projections together with ratios of current land use acreages and current population.For example, the 1990 commercial land use area of 171 acres divided by the population of 4.958 yields a figure of approximately 0.034 acres per person.At this rate of acreage use, the 1995 population of 5,117 would require 176 acres,while the 2000 population of 5,286 requires 182 acres.A total additional land area of eleven(11)acres would be needed by the end of the planning period. While this technique was used for commercial,industrial,public facilities and parks, residential acreage was calculated in a different way.Through a methodology presented in the Housing Element,a projected number of additional housing units for the year 2000 was calculated.This element also provided a percentage breakdown between single-and multi-family housing needs through the planning period.The number of required units of each type was divided by the permitted maximum densities for the Single-Family and Multi-Family land use designations to calculate . the needed acreage for each. Table I-5 summarized projected acreage needs and actual allocations on the Future Land Use Map for all land use designations. TABLE 1-5 LAND USE ACREAGE NEEDS,YEAR 2000-CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Additional Additional Land Use Acres Land Use Acres Allocations Provided Cat o 990 1995 2 00 Nettled* �• o t Single Family 681 697 715 65 1,657 976 Multi-Family 34 35 36 3 77 43 Commercial 171 176 182 16 318 147 Industrial 11 11 12 1 178 167 Public 51 52 54 3 82 31 Facilities ROW 606 625 646 - - - Vacant 813 769 722 - 55" - Total 2,367 2,365 2,367 - 2,367 - *Figures include needed right-of-way. "Water bodies only. Source: CFRPC. 9J-5.006(2) Analyze Land Use Data Inconsistent Land Uses: Under the requirements of Rule 91-5,provision must be Inconsistent Land Uses: The City has been examining inconsistent land uses.Since made for the elimination or reduction of land uses which were inconsistent with the Plan adoption,many of the amendments that were proposed allow for consistency Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.Inconsistent land uses were to with the City's Future Land Use and Zoning Map.One of the issues that was be prevented from growing in size and/or intensity and,where feasible,eliminated or previously mentioned included single-family land uses that were being amended to November 17,1998 1-14 a a a a a a a a a a a a a a I I a 1 a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-S CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) brought into conformity with the plan.Such uses which were established legally prior industrial.Also to see whether there has been an over-concentration of these types of to the adoption of the plan may remain as non-conforming uses,but could no longer uses in a single-family or multi-family area.Through careful examination,it shows be expanded.If discontinued,they could not be reestablished, these properties were vested and established prior to the development of residential uses.The City will further investigate whether or not the industrial land use as well Properties which were not zoned in accordance with the Future Land Use Element as zoning arras should be expanded to incorporate areas in the City that currently had to be reclassified,Zoning and other codes may have had to be revised in terms of have an inconsistent land use designation. how they address non-conforming uses.The City may have considered amortization requirements for certain uses,in which property owners would have a certain period Urban Sprawl:Urban sprawl has not been an issue for the City.In most cases the of time in which to bring their property into conformity with the plan. Increased City has permitted properties that were adjacent to central sewer and water.Since the code enforcement was another tactic that could have been used in fostering Okeechobee Utility Authority Agreement,which is the controlling factor for allowing consistency with the Future Land Use Element central water and sewer,both the City and County have taken steps to ensure that urban sprawl does not occur in these areas,and that major developments have cental Urban Sprawl: The term"urban sprawl"refers to scattered,untimely,and poorly water and sewer. planned development that occurs in urban fringe or rural areas,bypassing more urbanized locations where public services are more readily available.This type of Concurrency:The City has been very active to ensure that the level of services are development pattern was considered undesirable because it ignored conveniently met as it relates to waste water,drainage,potable water,traffic circulation,as well as located property in favor of outlying areas which may not have had potable water and sanitary sewer. sanitary sewer service or adequate roadway capacity. Land Development Regulations:The City is now currently in the process of Urban sprawl was considered an inefficient use of public services and facilities adopting a new land development regulation code in order to ensure that there are because the community as a whole often payed to improve these facilities for the consistencies with the Future Land Use Element and the Comprehensive Plan as a benefit of a relatively small number of people.As the City of Okeechobee was still whole.The City has done extensive coordination to ensure that both the City and relatively compact,urban sprawl had so far been a major factor in its development County Building Departments are consistent as it relates to building codes. However,as the area's primary provider of public sewer and water service,the City was in a key position to prevent urban sprawl-particularly in unincorporated areas with the potential for annexation-through efficient placement of utilities. Concurrency: During the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan,the City established a Concurrency Management System to ensure that adequate public facility capacity was available to serve development.The public facilities to be addressed were roads, potable water,sanitary sewer,and parks.Minimum acceptable levels of service for each of these facilities were adopted in the Traffic Circulation,Sanitary Sewer,Solid Waste,Drainage,Potable Water and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge,and Recreation Elements. After the concurrency requirements went into effect,development permits could not be issued unless the facility capacities required to meet these levels of service area in place or programmed to be in place by the time the impacts of the development were created.The Future Land Use Element aided the City in meeting Concurrency requirement by encouraging development patterns that made efficient use of public facilities. Taylor Creek Quality. Taylor Creek had been identified as a major contributor of phosphorus to Lake Okeechobee.This substance,generated by dairy farming activities in the creek's drainage basin,acted as a nutrient which fed algal growth, upsetting the lake's ecological balance.Although the City's influence on water quality in Taylor Creek had been relatively minor,urban growth did pose a significant threat as fertilizers,pesticides and other chemicals flowed into surface November 17,1998 1-15 r r r r r r 1 r r r r r r r r r r r CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) water bodies with stormwater runoff.The City had to implement standards for new development which minimized this threat through all available techniques,ranging from stomnvater retentionldetention requirements to effective management of hazardous materials to landscape regulations emphasizing native plants.Because of its influence on Lake Okeechobee,the County's primary recreational and economic resource,Taylor Creek represented a major land use issue to be addressed by both the City and Okeechobee County. Land Development Regulations: After adoption of the Comprehensive Plan,land development regulations in effect within the City would need to be revised to ensure consistency with the Plan's goals,objectives and policies.Extensive coordination was required between City staff and the joint City-County Building and Zoning Office to ensure that the City's unique needs were addressed through changes in applicable codes as well as in development review and code enforcement activities. Regulations which could have been revised included the zoning and subdivision ordinances. Many of the objectives and policies expressed in the Housing,Traffic Circulation and other elements,in addition to the Future Lane Use,were to be carried out through the land development regulations.Besides implementing the Comprehensive Plan,the City could have used this revision process to address other needs,such as facilitating code enforcement and reorganizing ordinance documents to make them more undesirable. 9J-5.006(2)(a) Availability of Public The City of Okeechobee provided potable water and sanitary sewer service to areas The Okeechobee Utility Authority has been responsible for the monitoring of public Facilities both inside and outside its corporate limits.The City maintained a system of facilities as it relates to sewer,solid waste,drainage,and water. collector and local streets to serve short-range traffic,while the State of Florida had responsibility for all arterial roads carrying traffic into and through the City.Storm drainage facilities were provided by the State along its own roads,while the City provided swales and ditches to accommodate drainage along other roads. Groundwater aquifer recharge was also an important concern because many City residents obtained potable water supplies from private wells. Sewer: The City's sewage treatment plant served a total of 905 connections,both Sewer:The City sewer treatment plant currently has a connection capacity of inside and outside the City limits.The plant operated at fifty-three percent(53%)of approximately 1,100 that is both within and outside of the City.The Plan operation its 600,000 gallon-per day capacity(gpdc).However,this would have become has basically remained the same. insufficient by 1995 with projected population growth and the improvement of an existing but unused portion of the sewage collection system,which would have brought many of the City's residents online.Projections indicated that the plant's capacity would need to be expanded to 1.2 million gallons per day(MGD)by 1995. 9J-5.006(2)(a) Availability of Public Solid Waste: Okeechobee County's eighty(80)acre sanitary landfill received solid Solid Waste: There is still adequate landfill area in order to accommodate the City's Facilities(cont.) waste generated by the City of Okeechobee.This facility had ample capacity to serve solid waste. the City through the year 2000 and beyond. 9J-5.006(2)(a) Availability of Public Drainage: At the time of Plan adoption,approximately ten(10)of the City's fifty Drainage: The City has a stomnvater drainage plan.Drainage improvements have Facilities(cont.) (50)miles of streets were served by storm drainage facilities constructed by the State been made since Plan adoption. of Florida in the 1950's and early 1960's.The balance of the City's road system was November 17,1998 1-16 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) served by swalcs and ditches constructed and/or maintained by the City.Drainage improvements were needed in the area of Northwest 4th Street,where fill had been placed in a natural wetland,displacing floodwaters. 9J-5.006(2)(a) Availability of Public Water: The City's water treatment plant drew water directly firm Lake Okeechobee Water: The water for the City comes directly from Lake Okeechobee.The Facilities(cunt.) and served 3,887 direct connections both inside and outside the City limits,as well Okeechobee Authority controls the usage of water within the City. as a private distribution system for several outlying developments.The plant's capacity of 2.8 MOD was scheduled for expansion to 4.88 MGD by 1995.The expanded capacity would have been sufficient to meet the City's water service area through the planning period. 9J-S.006(2)(a) Availability of Public Traffic: As noted above,the City of Okeechobee was served by a system of local Traffic:Traffic circulation within the City has not been a problem.In fact,major Facilities(cont.) roads as well as state roads.Due to the limited data,only the latter type of road was improvements have been done along US 441 as well as US 98 in the City.This has considered in the Traffic Circulation Element's analysis of existing traffic conditions. eliminated that were present at Plan adoption. US 98 was a Federal highway entering the City from the northwest,proceeding through the west half of the City as Park Street,then turning south and continuing toward Lake Okeechobee as Parrott Avenue.US 441 entered from the north,joining US 98 at the intersection of Park Street and Parrott Avenue,then proceeding south as Parrott Avenue to the City's southern boundary.SR 70 bisects the City from west to east,coinciding with US 98 from the western City limits to Parrott Avenue,then continuing eastward toward Fort Pierce. State roads in the City of Okeechobee were divided,for analysis purposes,into six (6)segments,all of which were operating at Level of Service(LOS)A or B.This indicated generally good conditions of traffic flow and speed.However,a segment of SR 70 from Parrot Avenue to the eastern City Limits would reach LOS D by the year 2000.Road segments reaching LOS F by that year would have been a portion of SR 70 near the western City limits and US 441 from CSX Railroad to Cemetery Road. Projected service levels on these three(3)segments indicated that improvements were needed to accommodate projected growth. 9J-S.006(2)(a)Availability of Public Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge: The City of Okeechobee had a low rate of Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge:The City and the SFWMD closely monitors Facilities(cont.) recharge to the underlying aquifer at the time of Plan adoption,and almost all City the City's usage of water because of its close proximity to Lake Okeechobee. residents were served by public potable water service.Therefore,aquifer recharge did not represent a constraint on development within the City,as it may have in unincorporated areas of the County,where many residents relied on private wells. 9J-S,006(2)(b) Undeveloped or Vacant The City of Okeechobee's supply of vacant/undeveloped land represented an Approximately seventeen percent(17%)of the City's total land mass would be Land Characteristics important resource in providing for future development,although much of it considered vacant.Much of this land is being developed for single-family or presented significant constraints to development.Constituting twenty-nine percent commercial uses. (29%)of the City's land area,this vacant land was scattered in small parcels,but there were several relatively large undeveloped tracts,at the time of Plan adoption. These would have been found in the City's northeast corner(cast of Taylor Creek and north of SR 70);in the Taylor Creek area near the souther City limits;and in the southwest section of the City between West 7th and West 10th Avenues.Map I-1 shows vacant lands,while Map 1-2 shows wetlands and soil types found within the City. November 17,1998 1-17 a a a a a a a a a a ly a a a a a a a a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990 CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.006(2)(c) Future Land Use Needs For purposes of planning and regulating new development in the City,future land uses are grouped in the following categories: 1. Single-Family Residential:This category was and will continue to be the most extensive land use designation in the City.It permitted one(1) dwelling unit on each lot,along with structures accessory to the residential use.Also permitted were mobile home parks and public facilities.Land development regulations included compatibility guidelines for the location of single-family structures and mobile homes within this land use designation.Maximum density was four(4)units per acre for residential dwellings on individual lots,six(6)units per acre for mobile home parks.Where a single-family development included affordable housing as provided n Housing Policy 1.6,a maximum density • of five(5)units per acre shall be permitted. 2. Multi-Family Residential:The presence of more than one(1)dwelling unit(other than mobile homes)on a single piece of property distinguished this category from single-family residential.Permitted uses include apartments,duplexes,condominiums and public facilities in addition to single-family houses.Maximum density shall not exceed ten (10)units per acre.Where affordable housing is provided in accordance with Housing Policy 1.6,a maximum density of eleven(11)units per acre shall be permitted. 3. Commercial:All business uses would be permitted within this designation,including retail activities,wholesaling,warehousing,and offices.Public facilities also were permitted.Compatibility guidelines were to be provided in the land development regulations to ensure that non-retail types of commercial do not have negative impacts on surrounding land uses 4. Industrial:Large scale manufacturing or processing activities were permitted in the Industrial land use designation.Because these activities typically created noise,smoke or other unpleasant effects,they should have been kept separate from other land uses as much as possible.Public facilities were also permitted. 5. Public Facilities:The Future Land Use Map showed existing sites for recreation facilities,schools,government buildings,fire stations and other public properties as Public Facilities.This designation included recreational and non-recreational facilities which were publicly owned and provided a service to the general public.It also included privately owned facilities which provided a needed public service,such as utility plant sites or electric power substations.Future sites for such facilities were not identified on the Future Land Use Map;however,the other land use designations included sufficient land area to accommodate them. November 17,1998 1-18 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Projected Future Land Use Needs: At various times of the year,the City of Okeechobee will experience significant but temporary increases in population as seasonal workers and northern retirees seeking warm weather come into the area.In order to reflect the City's needs accurately,projections of required acreage for future land uses must take these temporary residents into account.A demographic study prepared by a consultant for the CFRPC determined that the City's peak population included nearly 200 seasonal residents. 9J-5.006(2)(d) Redevelopment Needs The City had a significant need to identi fy blighted areas and implemented programs aimed at redevelopment and renewal of those areas.Chapter 163.340,F.S.,defines blighted areas as having a"substantial number of slum,deteriorated,or deteriorating structures and conditions which endanger life or property by fire or other causes."A housing survey conducted by the CFRPC in 1988 noted exterior structural conditions of the City's housing stock.This survey identified twenty-eight(28)residential structures as being beyond corrective maintenance,while 400 were in need of repairs beyond routine maintenance. As a first step toward formulating a program addressing this redevelopment need,the City was to include a definition of standard and substandard housing conditions as part of the Housing Element.It then must identify areas to be targeted for redevelopment activities.These activities may have included,but were not limited to, rehabilitation or demolition of existing housing stock,developing and managing publicly assisted housing,and identifying alternate housing for persons displaced by rehabilitation efforts. The City's program were to be tailored to the community's desires and the availability of resources.Funding for redevelopment of blighted areas would always fall short of actual needs;however,an array of state and federal programs,identified in the Housing Element is available to provide grants,loans and other types of assistance.A great deal could have been accomplished by taking advantage of this assistance.The City could also have addressed redevelopment needs by taking advantage of this assistance.The City could have addressed redevelopment needs through increased code enforcement,and review/revision of its existing codes and ordinances to eliminate weakness which permitted blighted conditions to occur. 9J-5.006(2)(e) Flood Prone Area Land The City of Okeechobee was protected from most flooding situations by the L63(N) The area that is subject to flooding is Taylor Creek.The City has limited its Use Implications Canal,which diverged waters from Taylor Creek directly into Lake Okeechobee, development within the 100-year flood plain,which is Taylor Creek. bypassing the City.Because the flooding danger had largely been eliminated,the City did not participate in the National Flood Insurance Program,and no Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM)was available to identify flood prone areas.At Plan adoption,areas historically subject to flooding should have been roughly identified by soil types which indicated frequently wet conditions.As these areas were almost entirely undeveloped,there was no need to consider redevelopment in the City's flood-prone areas,assuming they were still flood-prone.Future development on properties which may have once been subject to flooding would have been guided by the DR process and other conservation related provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. 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MAP 1-2 a a a a a 11 a 1 f 1 i :1 1 i a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT--COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.007(1) Inventory Existing Traffic Automobile travel was the focus of this Element as the City of Okeechobee is a The City of Okeechobee continues to be a small urban area.Most of the traffic issues Circulation System relatively small urban area and unlikely to experience significant demand for a mass relating to the City are dependent upon state and federal roads bisecting the City.In transit system.Bicycle facilities were addressed,but was a relatively minor mode of the last two(2)years,improvements were made along SR 70 to widen the arterial transportation when compared with the private motor vehicle.Although Okeechobee road and to add an expansion bridge.These improvements were completed in the is a small City,it did experience some traffic congestion,particularly during the early part of 1998. winter months.At the time of the Comprehensive Plan adoption,this element provided projections of future traffic loads based on available data and noted needed improvements in the traffic circulation system.The existing traffic circulation pattern for the City of Okeechobee and vicinity at Plan adoption,is shown on Map II-1. 9J-5.007(1)(b) DOT Functional The roadway functional classification are discussed below. The functional classification for roadways within the City has not changed. Classification System The Florida Turnpike,a four-lane limited access toll road,was the only expressway in Okeechobee County at the time of Plan adoption.However,there was no access directly from the County.The turnpike's two(2)closest access points to Okeechobee County were via US 441 through Osceola County,and SR 70 through Saint Lucie County. US 441 is a two-lane arterial road entering Okeechobee County from the north near Yeehaw Junction in Osceola County.In the southern part of the County,it was a main route for canying traffic to western Palm Beach County. US 98 is a two-lane arterial road which entered Okeechobee County from the west across the Kissimmee River,and proceeded through the City of Okeechobee toward West Palm Beach.The south portion of US 98 combined with US 441 provided a connecting link between the City of Okeechobee and western Palm Beach County. SR 710 is a two-lane arterial road which connects the City of Okeechobee with Indiantown and West Palm Beach. SR 78 is a two-lane arterial mad which provides a connecting link with US 27 in Glades County.It originated at the south edge of the City of Okeechobee and extended southwesterly around the west side of Lake Okeechobee. SR 70 is a two-lane arterial highway which originated in the City of Okeechobee and combines with US 98 to provide a connecting link with Sebring. In addition to the highway network,rail freight service was provided by CSX System,and Amtrak at Plan adoption.The Okeechobee County Airport provided facilities for small private aircrafts as well as a charter airplane service. 9J-5.007(2) Analyze Traffic Circulation The past average daily traffic volumes at Plan adoption for Okeechobee County are The City does not take traffic counts on any of the roads within its boundaries. System presented in Table II-1 and 11-2.Five(5)of the seventeen(17)count stations for Instead,these counts are taken by FDOT and conveyed to the County.Based on the which historical data were available were located within or adjacent to the City's state roads within the City limits,it appears that road segments along US 441 and SR boundaries. 70 are below the adopted LOS standard. November 17,1998 II-1 II a a I a a a I a I I a I a I I I I I CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE II-1 TABLE 11-3 AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC COUNTS-OKEECHOBEE CITY/COUNTY ANALYSIS OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS CITY OF OKEECHOBEE • Average Daily County by Year ('uncut 1997 5-Year Trend Station No. 1970 1975 1980 1985 1988 LOS LOS H From-To AADT Rut. AADT Ent. 2* 4,453 6,561 6,685 8,794 11,901 US 441-Parrott Ave. US 98/US 441 5,200 B 6,500 C 3 903 1,623 1,961 2,167 3,069 CSX Railroad Crossing- 14,400 E 16,300 E Cemetery Rd./NE 39* 6 1,971 2,416 2,643 5,308 5,747 SR 70-NW Park St. US 98-CSX Railroad Crossing 13,700 D 16,300 F 7 4,658 4,765 9,572 15,745 16,231 SR 70/US 98 CSX Railroad Crossing-US 98/ 13,700 B 16,300 B 14 2,286 3,363 2,085 2,489 3,398 US 441(Parrott Ave.) 16 2,274 3,752 3,121 3,495 3,870 Source: Florida Department of Transportation,February 1997. 19* 4,660 6,956 10,752 11,825 15,103 TABLE 11-4 23 1,946 1,407 1,743 1,945 3,113 ANALYSIS OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS 103* 10,957 10,171 16,069 19,622 20,600 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 104 2,368 2,260 4,387 5,640 5,759 Current 1997 S-Year Trend LOS LOS I 105 4,011 6,053 5,876 6,134 8,238 Hwv.Sep. Front-To AADT Exit._AADT I Eut. 111 1,935 1,904 1,854 1,750 2,090 SR 78 Glades Co.Line-US 98/US 441 5,200 B 7,500 C 112 3,666 4,279 5,362 5,602 8,157 US 441-Parrott Ave. SR 78-SR 70(NE Park St.) 22,500 B 21,600 B Cemetery Rd./NE 39'"-SR 68 3,900 B 5,800 C 114 2,099 1,932 1,838 3,355 3,722 CR68-Osceola Co.Line 2,800 B 4,700 B 119* 6,739 9,555 10,142 15,220 16,066 US 98/US 441 SR 78-SE 30°Ter. 11,300 D 12,600 D 123* 5,467 7,342 10,138 14,854 20,760 SE30"Ter.-SRISA 11,300 D 12600 D CR ISA-Martin Co.Line 3,300 B 5,600 C 129* 6,554 6,834 13,267 18,758 21,633 SR710 SR70-Martin Co.Line 5,800 C 8,000 C *Station inside city limits. SR 70 lghlands Co.Line-CR 70A 3,600 B 5,100 B (SW 48*Ave.) Source: Florida Department of Transportation,Traffic Counts Systems,County's CR 70A(SW 48*Ave.)-US 98 9,300 B 12,900 B History report,January 1986;and Bureau of Transportation Statistics, SR 70(NE Park St.) US 98/US 441-NE 18"Ave. 2,700 C 29,300 D 1988 Traffic Counts. SR 70 NE 184 Ave-SR 7l0 16,800 F 22,500 F SR 710-St.Lucie Co.Line 6,600 C 900 D Table I1-2 shows traffic volumes for four(4)multi-year periods beginning with 1970; US 98 Highlands Co.Line-CR 68/NW 2,400 A 3,900 B all six(6)of the stations showed substation growth in traffic volumes in the 1985-88 160"St. period.The most significant traffic increases in the City occurred at Station 2(US CR 68/NW 160"St.-NW 36" 2,700 B 5,100 B 441,north City limits)with a 35.3%increase,and at Station 123 (US 441,south St. City limits),with a 39.8%increase. NW 36 St.-SR 70 8,300 C 9,600 D November 17,1998 11-2 ! I I II i 1 ! ! II 1 1 I 1 1 1 li 1 1 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT TIIE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) SR 91/Florida's S.Indian River Co.Line-N. I 16,3001 AI 18,1001 AI TABLE 11-2 Turnpike Indian River Co.Line RATE OF CHANGE AT COUNT LOCATIONS Source: FDOT,February 1997. OKEECHOBEE CITY/COUNTY Percent Change Station No. 1970-75 1975-80 1980-85 1985-88 2* 47.3 1.9 31.5 35.3 3 79.7 20.8 10.5 41.6 6 22.6 7.4 100.8 8.3 7 2.3 100.9 64.5 3.1 14 47.1 -38 19.4 36.5 16 65 -16.8 12 10.7 19* 49.3 52 11.9 27.7 23 -27.7 23.9 11.6 60.1 103* -7.2 58 22.1 5 104 -4.6 94.1 28.6 2.1 105 50.9 -2.9 4.4 34.3 111 -1.6 -2.6 -5.6 19.4 112 16.7 25.3 4.5 45.6 114 -8 -4.9 82.5 10.9 119* 41.8 6.1 50.1 5.6 123* 34.3 38.1 46.5 39.8 129* 4.3 94.1 41.4 15.3 *Station inside city limits. Source: CFRPC It was noted that certain count stations had experienced a temporary decline in traffic volumes at different times in the past which was explained by rerouting traffic for mad improvements,a decrease in tourism and population growth,and other factors. However,it was clear that the long-term trend for all of Okeechobee County was toward higher traffic volumes at all locations. ov N omticr 17, 1998 11-3 ! a a a f a a a a a I a a a a a a a a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.007(2)(a)Existing Traffic Table II-S provides percentage change for all FDOT count stations within the City. Circulation Levels of Service Six(6)segments were analyzed which were partly within the City and were on System Needs Parrott Avenue(US 441)and Park Street(SR 70).All were operating at LOS B or better. TABLE 11-5 PEAK HOUR DEMAND AND LOS OF EXISTING ROAD SYSTEM CITY OF OKEECHOBEE LOS without Segment Peak Hour Suggested LOS with Number Traffic Count ImLrovements Im.rovements 1 2,220 B - 2 1,920 B - 3 1,410 B A 4 970 A A 5 1,840 A - 6 2,230 B - Source: Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT) 9J-5.007(2)(a) New Facilities Needs Table 1I-6 indicated that level of service F would be reached on US 441 between the Based on Existing System CSX Railroad and Cemetery Road before 1995 unless improvements were constructed.A similar situation would also occur by the year 2000 on SR 70 between the US 98 junction and SW 76 Avenue.Four-laning these segments were suggested to keep service levels within an acceptable range during the planning period.Map II- 2 shows future traffic circulation. TABLE 11-6 1995 PEAK HOUR DEMAND AND LOS-OKEECHOBEE CITY Segment Peak Hour LOS without LOS with Number Traffic Count Suggested Improvements Improvements 1 I 1 2,650 B - 2 2,380 B - 3 1,730 F A 4 1,340 B A 5 2,260 C - 6 2,600 B - Sour e: FDOT November 17,1998 11-4 1 CITY OF OKEECIIOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE 11-7 2000 PEAK HOUR DEMAND AND LOS OKEECHOBEE CITY LOS without Segment Peak Hour Suggested LOS with Number Traffic Count Improvements Improvements 1 3,080 B 2 2,840 B - 3 2,030 F A 4 1,720 B A 5 2,680 C - 6 2,970 D - Source: FDOT 9J-5007(2)(a)Expansion Needs Based At Plan adoption,FDOT's 6 Year Work Program proposed several road Adopted Work Program-1997/1998-2001/2002: The adopted work program on Existing System improvements for state-owned highways within the City which were as follows: provided by FDOT represents transportation improvements projects in District 1 for the five(5)years beginning in FY 1997/98(starting July 1,1997). 1. Preliminary design and engineering for six-laning US 441 from CSX Railroad to Cemetery Road,proposed for 1992-1993 fiscal year. Each project has key information on Work Program Number(WPI No.),Route Name,From,To,and Type of Project are shown in the left block.In addition, 2. Design improvements for the intersection of US 441 and SR 70 were information such as Number of Improved Lanes,Number of Added Lanes,Project scheduled for construction in the 1992-1993 fiscal year. Length,and Priority(if applicable)are also presented in the left block.In the center block,funding levels are shown for each major phase: 1)PE(Preliminary 3. The CSX Railroad crossing at US 441 were scheduled for resurfacing in Engineering/Design); 2)ROW(Right-of Way)Acquisition);and 3)CST the 1989-1990 fiscal year. (Construction)or Grants.These are shown by fiscal year. A column is also provided to show total costs for each major phase. Local Road Data: Since the City of Okeechobee was not a metropolitan area,it had no Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO).Therefore,available information on For each project,the block at the right shows funding for each detailed phase(sorted traffic volumes,were provided by FDOT and were limited to state roads.Like most by phase).Each detailed phase is numbered and written out with Fiscal Year, small cities in Florida,Okeechobee lacks an ongoing program for measuring traffic Funding Level,and Funding Source for a particular detailed phase as shown. on the City's collector roads so the 1985 Highway Manual was used to predict the future needs. Beautification and Safety: At Plan adoption,a few basic improvements were needed along state-owned roads as a means to reduce maintenance costs and improve the appearance and safety of the City's road system.These projects,were identified by the City Administrator,and were as follows: November 17, I99H II-S CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) I. Curbing of fifteen(15)median strips along US 441 from SW 81h Street to SW 23'*Street 2. Modify design of median strips on US 441 south to provide left turn lanes where needed. 3. Replace damaged landscaping and grass on fifteen(15)median strips on US 441 south,redesign medians to prevent further damage. 4. Replace grass strips with concrete between sidewalk and curb on US 441 between NW 8* and SW 23"'Streets,and on SR 70 from SE 7*to SE 13*Avenues. 5. Eliminate grass dividers on SR 70 from SE 7*Avenue to SE 13a Avenue, replace with inlaid brick with a center containing palm trees. 6. Install suspended street identification signs over all portions of US 441 and SR 70 to help motorists better locate streets. 7. Conduct a study of stonnwater drainage facilities on US 441 south and SR 70 and notify FDOT of needed improvements. 8. Stripe portions of US 441 south to prevent parking in front of fire hydrants and ensure that parked vehicles arc kept the proper distance from corners and driveways. 9, Widen SR 70 from US 98 to the SCL railroad crossing. 10. Four-laning US 441 north from the railroad crossing to Cemetery Road. 11. Widen the intersection of US 441 and SR 70. 12. Repair railroad crossing on SR 70 west at 8*Avenue. Concurrency: Concurrency required that public facility capacity,particularly on roads,be available to serve development at or prior to the time it occurs.Without sufficient capacity,development orders could not be issued.Therefore,it was necessary for the City to have an ongoing program to monitor traffic volume so that transportation improvements could be made concurrently with increases in demand. Bicycles: As state funds were frequently available for bikeway improvements on state roads,the City considered the possibility of a system of bicycle facilities.Such a system was proposed to reduce traffic congestion and improve recreational opportunities for City residents.This mode of transportation was becoming more and more popular and represented an important alternative to the motor vehicle. Funding Sources: Traditionally,transportation programs had been supported by November 17,1998 11-6 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) taxing the users of the transportation system.Typical user tax include motor fuel taxes,motor vehicle fees,and revenue bonds secured by a pledge of the county motor fuel tax collections.These funding mechanisms proved to be insufficient for correcting existing deficiencies. The City considered special assessments,redevelopment fees,and/or even impact fees to help with the costs of transportation improvements.It also provided transportation improvements and imposed a special assessment upon properties that benefitted directly from the improvements.The Capital Improvement Element,and resulting Capital Improvements Program,identified and estimated the costs of future transportation needs. November 17,1998 11-7 1 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 I I I I 8 8 8 8 ! 8 Five-Year Adopted Work Program(FY 97/98-FY 2001/02) District 1(programmed In costs In$1,000 ) State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117215-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 5 $ 5 20 in house pre.eng. 97/98 5 DIH Facility: SR 78 Right-of-way $ - 40 construction 98/99 265 BRRP From: at BR#91009 CST./Grants 308 $ 308 46 Const.Eng.Inspec, 98/99 43 DIH To: over Kissimmee River Total 5 308 - - - $ 313 Total 313 Fender Work Improved: Length: 2 lanes 0.1 mi. ' State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 117186-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 128 $ 128 20 in-house pre.eng. 97/98 128 DIH Facility: SR 70 Right-of-way 760 925 550 $ 2,235 30 in-house RAW support 97/98 200 DIH From: W of US 98 CST./Grants $ - 31 land acquisition 98/99 825 DR To: W of 7th Ave NW 31 land acquisition 99/00 550 DDR Total 888 925 550 0 0 $ 2,363 32 RAN other per.serv. 97/98 480 DDR Flexible Pave Reconstruction 33 R/W Consultant 97/98 80 DDR Improved: Added: Length: 38 RAN Relocation 98/99 100 DDR ' 2 lanes 2 lanes 1.0 mi. (Total $ 2,363 State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117119-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 30 in-house RAW support 97/98 107 DIH Facility: SR 70 Right-of-way 1,018 $ 1,018 31 land acquisition 97/98 607 DDR From: E of 17th Ave.NE CST./Grants 190 $ 190 32 RAN other per.serv. 97/98 54 DDR To: 34th Ave.NE 38 RAN relocation 97/98 250 DDR Total 1,208 - - - - $ 1,208 43 CEI consultant 97/98 84 DDR Flexible Pave Reconstruction 46 Const.Eng.Inspect. 97/98 106 DIH Improved: Added: Length: 2 lanes 2 lanes 1.4 mi. Total $ 1,208 State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 117214-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 150 1,325 5 1,475 20 in-house pre.eng. 99/00 150 DIH Facility: SR 70 Right-of-way $ - 23 design consultant 00/01 1,325 DDR From: 34th Ave CST./Grants $ - To: 80th Ave Total $ 1,475 Total - - 150 1,325 - S 1,475 Flexible Pave Reconstruction Improved: Added: Length: 2 lanes 2 lanes 3.3 mi. State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117211-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 150 1,000 S 1,150 10 in-house PLG/PD&E 97/98 150 DIH Facility: SR 70 Right-of-way i - 13 PLG/PD&E consultant 98/99 1,000 XA From: 34th Ave CST./Grants $ - To: Berman Rd Total $ 1,150 Total 150 1,000 - - - $ 1,150 PD&E Study Improved: Added: Length: 2 lanes 2 lanes 6.8 mi. II-8 November 17,1998 a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a Five-Year Adopted Work Program(FY 97/98-FY 2001/02) District 1(programmed in costs in$1,000 ) State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117178-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 112 $ 112 20 in-house pre.eng. 97/98 112 DIH Facility: SR 70 Right-of-way $ - 40 construction 97/98 2,271 SN From: 34th Ave NE CST./Grants 2,651 $ 2,651 43 CEI Consultant 97/98 347 SN To: St.Lucie County line 46 Const.Eng.Inspect. 97/98 33 SN Total 2,763 - - - - $ 2,763 Widen&Resurface Total $ 2,763 Improved: Length: 2 lanes 8.2 mi. State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117197-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 21 $ 21 20 in-house pre.eng. 97/98 21 DIH Facility: SR 70 at Right-of-way 125 $ 125 30 in-house R/W supp. 97/98 4 DIH From: BR #910007 CST./Grants 963 $ 963 31 land acquisition 97/98 51 BNBR To: Mosquito Creek 32 R/W other pers.serv. 97/98 20 BNBR Total 1,109 - - - - $ 1,109 39 RIW utility relocation 97/98 50 BNBR Replace low level Br. 40 construction 97/98 790 BNBR Improved: Length: 43 CEI consultant 97/98 94 BNBR 2 lanes 0.2 mi. 46 Const.Eng.Inspect. 97/98 79 DIH Total $ 1,109 State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117206-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 100 $ 100 20 in-house pre.eng. 97/98 100 DIH Facility: SR 70(N.Park St.) Right-of-way $ - 40 construction 99/00 721 DDR From: 7th Ave CST./Grants 881 $ 881 43 CEI consultant 99/00 87 DS To: E of 17th Ave N 46 Const.Eng.Inspect. 99/00 72 DIH Total 100 881 - - - $ 981 Resurfacing Total $ 981 Improved: Length: 2 lanes 1.5 mi. State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117207-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 85 $ 85 20 in-house pre.eng. 97/98 85 DIH Facility: SR 710 Right-of-way $ - 40 construction 99/00 1.782 XA From: Mosquito Creek CST./Grants 2,175 $ 2,175 43 CEI consultant 99/00 214 XA To: Martin County line 46 Const.Eng.Inspect. 99/00 178 XA Total 85 2,175 - - - $ 2,260 Widen&Resurface Total $ 2,260 Improved: Length: 2 lanes 8.5 mi. State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 117202-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 40 construction 99/00 584 BNBR Facility: SR 710 at Right-of-way $ - 43 CEI consultant 99/00 69 BNBR BR#910047,50 CST./Grants 711 $ 711 46 Const.Eng.Inspect. 99/00 58 DIH Widen Bridge Total - - 711 - - $ 711 Total $ 711 Length: 0.0 mi. November 17,1998 11-9 I 1 1 1 I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I 1 1 1 Five-Year Adopted Work Program(FY 97/98-FY 2001/02) District 1(programmed in costs in$1,000 ) State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117213-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 10 $ 10 20 in-house prel.eng. 97/98 10 DIH Facility: US 441(SR 15)at Right-of-way $ - 40 construction 97/98 170 DDR NE 304th St.(CR 15C) CST./Grants 214 $ 214 46 Const.Eng.Inspect. 97/98 44 DIH Add Left Turn Lane Total 224 - - - - $ 224 Total $ 224 Improved: Length: 2 lanes 0.4 mi. State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117111-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 8 $ 8 20 in-house pre.eng. 97/98 8 DIH Facility: US 441 Right-of-way 1,849 450 $ 2,299 30 in-house RAM supp. 97/98 371 DIH From: CSX Crossing #628062 CST./Grants 114 $ 114 31 land acquisition 97/98 1,058 DDR To: N of Cemetery Road 31 land acquisition 98/99 450 DDR Total 1,971 450 - - - $ 2,421 32 R/W other pers.serv. 97/98 330 DDR II Add Lanes&Reconstruct 38 R/W relocation 97/98 90 DDR Improved: Added: Length: 49 railroad 97/98 114 SA 2 lanes 2 lanes 0.1 mi. Total $ 2,421 State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117205-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 75 $ 75 20 in-house pre.eng. 99/00 75 DIH Facility: US 441 Right-of-way $ - 40 construction 01/02 568 DDR From: NW 13th St CST./Grants 675 $ 675 46 Const.Eng.Inspect. 01/02 108 DIH To: NW 34th St Total - - 75 - 675 $ 750 Total $ 750 Resurfacing Improved: Length: 4 lanes 1.2 mi. State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117209-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 100 $ 100 20 in-house pre.eng. 97/98 100 DIH Facility: US 441 Right-of-way $ - 40 constriction 99/00 2,366 XL From: 0.4 ml.N of NE 120th CST./Grants 2,883 $ 2,883 43 CEI consultant 99/00 280 XA To: CR 15C/NE 304th St 46 Const.Eng.Inspect. 99/00 237 XA Total 100 - 2,883 - - $ 2,983 Widen&Resurface Total $ 2,983 Improved: Length: 2 lanes 11.3 mi. State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases " 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117177-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 100 $ 100 20 in-house pre.eng. 97/98 100 DIH Facility: US 441 Right-of-way $ - 40 construction 99/00 1,645 XL From: 0.9 mi.N of CR 15C CST./Grants 2,003 $ 2,003 43 CEI consultant 99/00 194 XA To: Osceola County line 46 Const.Eng.Inspect. 99/00 164 XA Total 100 - 2,003 - - $ 2,103 Resurfacing Total $ 2,103 Improved: Length: 2 lanes 8.4 ml. ' November 17,1998 II-10 1 i I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 1 I Five-Year Adopted Work Program(FY 97198-FY 2001/02) District 1(programmed in costs in$1,000 ) State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117203-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 6 $ 6 20 in-house pre.eng. 97/98 6 DIH Facility: US 441/US 98 Right-of-way $ - 40 construction 97/98 720 XL From: SR 78 CST./Grants 874 $ 874 43 CEI consultant 97/98 82 XL To: S of SE 30th Terrace 46 Const.Eng.Inspect. 97/98 72 XL Total 880 - - - $ 880 Resurfacing Total $ 880 Improved: Length: 2 lanes 2.0 mi. State Highway System FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1117216-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. 160 $ 160 20 in-house pre.eng. 99/00 160 DIH Facility: US 98 Right-of-way $ - 40 construction 01/02 976 XL From: CR 68 CST./Grants 1,161 $ 1,161 46 Const.Eng.Inspect. 01/02 185 XL To: E of Chandler Slough Total - - 160 - 1,161 $ 1,321 Total $ 1,321 Resurfacing Improved: Length: 2 lanes 5.6 mi. Off-system Projects FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1126889-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 98/99 1,692 SE Facility: LK Okeechobee Trail Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 00/01 788 SE From: Martin County line CST./Grants 425 1,692 788 800 $ 3,705 50 Grant 01/02 800 SE To: Palm Beach County line 50 Grant 97/98 425 SE Total 425 1,692 - 788 800 $ 3,705 Bike Path Total $ 3,705 SE=BIKE/PED FACILITY-CANALS AND LOCKS-PHI,II Length: 10 mi. Off-system Projects FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1126891-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 40 construction 00/01 106 SE Facility: Okeechobee at Right-of-way $ - 46 Const.Eng.Inspect. 00/01 19 SE US 441/SR 78 CST./Grants 125 $ 125 Total $ 125 Landscaping Total - - - 125 - $ 125 SE-LANDSCAPING Transit FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI# 1816719- Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ • 50 Grant 97/98 31 DU Facility: Okeechobee County-CFRPC Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 97/98 31 LF CST./Grants 63 $ 63 OPERATING ASSISTANCE FY 98(SEC 18) Total $ 63 Total 63 - - - - $ 63 Transit FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1816720-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 98/99 31 DU Facility: Okeechobee County-CFRPC Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 98/99 31 LF CST./Grants 63 $ 63 OPERATING ASSISTANCE FY 99(SEC 18) Total $ 63 Total - 63 - - - $ 63 November 17,1998 II-11 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I i I I I 1 1 1 Five-Year Adopted Work Program(FY 97/98-FY 2001/02) District 1(programmed in costs in$1,000 ) Transit FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1816722-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. S - 50 Grant 99/00 31 DU Facility: Okeechobee County-CFRPC Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 99/00 31 LF CST./Grants 63 $ 63 OPERATING ASSISTANCE FY 00(SEC 18) Total $ 63 Total - - 63 - - $ 63 Transit FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#. 1816723-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. S - 50 Grant 00/01 31 DU Facility: Okeechobee County-CFRPC Right-of-way S - 50 Grant 00/01 31 LF CST./Grants 63 S 63 OPERATING ASSISTANCE FY 01(SEC 18) Total $ 63 Total - - - 63 - $ 63 Transit FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1816724-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 01/01 31 DU Facility: Okeechobee County-CFRPC Right-of-way S - 50 Grant 01/02 31 LF CST./Grants 63 S 63 OPERATING ASSISTANCE FY 02(SEC 18) Total $ 63 Total - - - - 63 $ 63 Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#. 1826859-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 01/02 4 DDR Facility: Okeechobee Airport Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 01/02 4 LF CST./Grants 72 S 72 50 Grant 01/02 65 FAA SEAL 8 MARK T/W 1:1'8'C' Total - - - 72 $ 72 Total $ 72 Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#. 1826855-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 00/01 3 LF Facility: Okeechobee Airport Right-of-way S - 50 Grant 00/01 13 DS CST./Grants 16 S 16 LIGHT 8 MARK APRON ACCESS TM/ Total $ 16 Total - - - 16 - $ 16 Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1826854-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 00/01 44 LF Facility: Okeechobee Airport Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 00/01 177 DS CST./Grants 221 S 221 OVERLAY T/W'A' Total $ 221 Total - - - 221 - $ 221 Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1826853-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. S - 50 Grant 99/00 88 LF Facility: Okeechobee Airport Right-of-way S - 50 Grant 99/00 352 DS CST./Grants 440 $ 440 OVERLAY RAN 13/31 Total $ 440 Total - 440 - - $ 440 November 17,1998 11-12 I ! l 1 I I I I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I I Five-Year Adopted Work Program(FY 97/98-FY 2001/02) District 1(programmed in costs in$1,000) Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1826852-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 97/98 6 LF Facility: Okeechobee Airport Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 97/98 24 DDR CST./Grants 30 $ 30 INSTALL REILS Total $ 30 Total 30 - - - - $ 30 Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1826851-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 01/02 160 DDR Facility: Okeechobee Airport Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 01/02 160 LF CST./Grants 320 $ 320 T-HANGARS 17 UNITS)&T-HANGAR TAN Total $ 320 Total - - - - 320 $ 320 Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1826858-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 00/01 34 LF Facility: Okeechobee Airport Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 00/01 136 DS CST./Grants 170 $ 170 INSTALL PERIMETER&SECURITY FENCING Total - - - 170 - $ 170 Total $ 170 Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1826856-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 00/01 10 LF Facility: Okeechobee Airport Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 00/01 38 DS CST./Grants 48 $ 48 INSTALL PRECISION APPROACH PATH INDICATOR-RW Total $ 48 13/131 Total - - - 48 - $ 48 Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1826857-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 00/01 38 DS Facility: Okeechobee Airport Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 00/01 38 LF CST./Grants 75 $ 75 CONST JET FUEL SYSTEM Total $ 75 Total - - - 75 - $ 75 Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1826848-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 98/00 120 LF Facility: Okeechobee County Apt. Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 98/00 481 DS CST./Grants 601 $ 601 OVERLAY RUNWAYS 4/22 Total $ 601 Total - - 601 - - $ 601 Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1826837-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 98/99 25 DDR Facility: Okeechobee County Apt. Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 98/99 25 LF CST./Grants 500 $ 500 50 Grant 98/99 450 FAA DRAINAGE SYSTEM-RNJ 13/31 Total - 500 - - - $ 500 Total $ 500 II-13 November 17,1998 I 1 I 1 I I I I I 1 I I I I I I 1 1 i Five-Year Adopted Work Program(FY 97/98-FY 2001/02) District 1(programmed In costs In$1,000) Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1826845-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 97/98 22 LF Facility: Okeechobee County Apt. Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 97/98 86 DDR CST./Grants 108 $ 108 PERIMETER FENCING-SOUTH&EAST QUAD Total $ 108 Total 108 - - - - $ 108 Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1826834-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 97/98 33 LF Facility: Okeechobee County Apt Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 97/98 133 DDR CST./Grants 167 $ 167 APRON EXPANSION,MARK&SEAL EXIST APRON,LIGHTING Total $ 167 Total 167 - - - - $ 167 Aviation FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1826836-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 00/01 8 LF Facility: Okeechobee County Apt. Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 00/01 30 DDR CST./Grants 38 $ 38 LAND ACQUISITION-ACO.AVIG EASMT RAN 22 Total $ 38 Total - - - 38 - $ 38 Transportation Disadvantaged FY 97/98 FY 98/99 FY 99/00 FY 00/01 FY 01/02 Total Phases 07/18/97 Adopt. WPI#: 1897403-Okeechobee Prel.Eng. $ - 50 Grant 97/98 0 TDTF Facility: Okeechobee County Right-of-way $ - 50 Grant 98/99 16 TDTF From: TD Commission CST./Grants 16 16 16 16 $ 64 50 Grant 99/00 16 TDTF To: LCB Assistance Grant 50 Grant 00/01 16 TDTF Total - 16 16 16 16 $ 64 50 Grant 01/02 16 TDTF LCB ASSISTANCE GRANT Total $ 64 November 17,1998 11-14 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1 997-98) • 9J-5.007(2)(b) Projected Traffic Projected Demand: Projected peak demands were generated for the same six(6) Circulation Levels road segments along US 441 and SR 70,covering the period 1990 through 2000. Table II-9 describes the segments,while Tables II-6 and II-7 summarized peak hour traffic projections and levels of service through the end of the planning period. TABLE 11-9 CLASSIFICATION OF FDOT ROAD SEGMENTS-OKEECHOBEE CITY FDOT Number Recommended Sea.# Road From To of Lanes Status Class Improvements* 1 US 441 SR 78 SR 70 2 Urban Arterial None 2 SR 70 CSX 6 Urban Arterial None Railroad 3 CSX Cemetery 2 Urban Arterial 4 lanes Railroad Road 4 SR 70 US 98 Beginning 2 Urban Arterial 4 lanes of 4 lanes 5 Beginning US 441 4 Urban Arterial None of 4 lanes 6 US 98/441 End of 4 4 Urban Arterial None lanes Source: FDOT 9J-5.007(2)(b)Expansion of Existing No new expansions have been planned for existing facilities.However,two(2)areas Facilities in the City have been slated for resurfacing which are SR 70 from 7th Avenue east to 17th Avenue.The other is along US 441 north from NW 13th Street to NW 34th Street The majority of these improvements are outside of the City limits. November 17,1998 1I-15 a a a a a a a a a a a a ail a a a a EXISTING TRAFFIC CIRCULATION CITY OF OKEECHOBEE •F------- _:-1----7-Eilini (---- lea, 's _ s ... 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MAP 11-2 i 1 1 s f I I f CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CiTA'i'ION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.0010(1) Collect Housing Element The purpose of this Element is to provide a summary of existing housing conditions The City of Okeechobee is the only major urban area in Okeechobee county. Data in the City of Okeechobee,to analyze housing trends,to identify existing and Therefore the following County economic indicators provide a fairly accurate projected housing supply,and to develop appropriate plans and programs to assure comparison of the City's position in the regional housing market. an adequate supply of safe and affordable housing to all City residents.Unlike other elements of this Comprehensive Plan,identified needs will be left primarily to the private sector to fulfill.The private sector is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the majority of the housing stock.The City and County have housing codes,health codes,and fair housing ordinances which enforce the minimum, beyond these,local government's role is minor.The City's development regulations only guide the private sector in development and construction of housing. 9J-5.0010(1)(a) Inventory Dwelling Owner-occupied and Renter-occupied Dwelling Units: The 1980 Census showed Housing Tenure:Using 1995 as the base year,projections were made on the Units Based on U.S.Census: that 1,034 residential units,or seventy percent(70%)of the City's occupied housing housing tenure for households in the City and unincorporated area.The methodology Type,Tenure,Age,Rent,Value, stock,was owner-occupied,while 442 units,or thirty percent(30%),were shows the demand for owner-occupied housing Countywide.Projections were also Monthly Owner Cost,and renter-occupied.As Table III-1 shows,946 of the owner-occupied units were owned made for households needs by tenure.For the City,it appears there will be a decrease Rent/Cost to Income Ratios by whites,or 91.5%.Black ownership accounts for 7.4%of the owner-occupied for renter-occupied housing units to 2005.However,the need for rental units in the units,and the Hispanic group accounts for 2.6$. County will continue to increase over the next twelve(12)years. At Plan adoption,Census figures indicated that 177 units,or 9.9%,of the housing TABLE III-8 stock was vacant in the City of Okeechobee.However,this figure included vacant seasonal and migratory housing,and other vacant housing.Twenty(20)units were PROJECTED DEMAND AND NEED for sale and forty-three(43)were for rent Based on the ideal vacancy rates(three FOR HOUSEHOLDS BY TENURE,2000-2010 percent(3%)on units for sale and eight percent(8%)for rentals),Census figures Projected Demand for Households showed a"very low"1.1%owner vacancy rate,and a"tight"2.6%rental vacancy 1995 Baseline 2000 2005 2010 rate.Table III-1 shows the tenure characteristics of the City of Okeechobee and(for comparison purposes)Okeechobee County. Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter Okeechobee 1,192 520 1,228 519 1,263 520 1,304 525 Unincorporated 7,490 2,520 8,424 2,729 9,407 2,924 10,373 3,106 TABLE III-1 County Total 8,682 3,040 9,652 3,248 10,670 3,444 11,677 3,631 1980 TENURE CHARACTERISTICS OF HOUSING STOCK Unit Type Okeechobee County CIty of Okeechobee Projected Growth in Households ' Okeechobee 36 (I) 71 0 112 5 Year-round units 7,458 1,780 Unincorporated 934 209 1,917 404 2,883 586 Occupied Units 6,256 1,476 County Total 970 208 1,988 404 2,995 591 Owner-occupied" 4,689 1,034 Note: Household estimates and projections for"All Household"are estimated separately, therefore owner and renter households do not add up to total households;the differences White Occupied 4,137 946 are due to rounding and are minor. Black Occupied 511 76 The"County Total"of households is a sum of jurisdictions. Hispanic Occupied 48 27 Renter Occupied 1,567 42 Source: Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing,Affordable Housing Needs Assessment, 1998. White Occupied 248 334 Black Occupied 410 70 Housing Units by Type:Using 1995 as the base year,the 1990 census shows that Hispanic Origin 88 33 seventy-three percent(73%)of the housing units in the City are single family Vacant Housing Units 1,041 177 residential as compared to forty-one percent(41%)in the County.Mobile homes November 17, 1998 111-1 I a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Unit Type Okeechobee County City of Okeechobee Vacant Seasonal and 161 127 comprise approximately fifty-six percent(56%)of the housing units in Migratory unincorporated Okeechobee. For Sale Only 55 20 Homeowner Vacancy Rate 0.7% 0.0% TABLE III-9 For Rent 177 43 1995 HOUSING UNITS BY TYPE Rental Vacancy Rate 2.4% 2.4% Single Multi- Mobile Total Other Vacant 174 70 Family* family Home 1995 *Refer to Figure II-1 Okeechobee 1,398 279 235 1,912 Source: Bureau of the Census,Detailed Housing Characteristics,Tables 94,95, Unincorporated 4,505 371 6,149 11,025 97 and 98. County Total 5,903 650 6,384 12,937 Value of Housing: The 1980 US Census reported that the median value for non- condominium housing units was$34,600 in the City of Okeechobee,slightly lower *Single Family and Other. than the County's$34,900 median value.The City had a significant number of single-family units,21.7%,valued within the$20,000-$29,999 bracket,and 22.6% Source: Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing,1998 valued within the$30,000-$39,999 bracket.These percentages were generally consistent with those of the County in the same value brackets.Table III-2 shows the Fifty-one percent(51%)of the housing stock in the City were built between 1960 and distribution of housing units by value. 1970.The growth in housing during that period was probably contributed to agricultural work in the sugar and citrus industries.However,in the last ten(10) TABLE 111-2 years,machines have taken the place of the agricultural workers.As such,housing VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING-1980 starts have decreased. City County TABLE 111-10 Value Number Percent Number Percent YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT Less than$10,000 44 5.1 114 4.0 1989- 1939 $10,000-19,999 101 11.8 332 11.6 March 1985- 1980- 1970- 1960- 1950- 1940- or 1990 1988 1984 1979 1569 1959 1949 earlier $20,000-29,999 186 21.7 591 20.6 Okeechobee 48 238 235 432 559 177 117 129 $30,000-39,999 193 22.6 699 24.3 Unincorporated 487 1,909 2,632 3,883 1,493 62 130 125 $40,000-49,999 125 14.6 418 14.6 County Total 535 2,147 2,867 4,315 2,052 549 247 254 $50,000-79,999 155 18.1 488 17.0 $80,000-99,999 27 3.2 96 3.3 Share by Decade $100,000-149,999 17 2.0 93 3.2 1980's 1970's 1960's 1950's 1940's before $150,000 and more 8 0.9 40 1.4 1940 Total 856 100 2,871 100 Okeechobee 26.9% 22.3% 28.9°!, 9.1% 6.0% 6.7% Median Value $34,600 $34,900 Unincorporated 44.4% 34.3% 13.2% 5.9% 1.1% 1.1% County Total 41.8% 32.5% 15.5% 6.4% 1.9% 1.9% Source: Bureau of the Census,General Housing Characteristics,1980,Table 48. Source: Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing,1998 November 17,1998 111-2 a a a a I a a a a a a a a 1 1 1 11 1 It CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Monthly Gross Rent The 1980 median monthly gross rent for renter-occupied housing units in the City of Okeechobee was$157,as reported in the Census.Of the Monthly Rent:The 1990 gross rent for renter-occupied housing units were between 426 total rental units,28.6%fell into the$150-199 per month range.Approximately $350 to$449 per month.Thirty percent(30%)of the rental stock had rents$450 or 12.4%of the rental stock had rents below$100 per month,and 8.9%of the units fell more per month,while twenty-one percent(21%)had rents less than$349 per month within the"no cash rent"category.Table III-3 shows the rent ranges of the rental housing stock. TABLE III-11 GROSS RENT—1990 TABLE 111-3 SPECIFIED RENTER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS* MONTHLY GROSS COST OF RENTER-OCCUPIED UNITS,1980 Okeechobee Unincorporated County Total Monthly Gross Rent Number of Units Percent of Units <$100 0 13 13 Less than$100 53 12.4 $100-149 0 76 76 $100-149 108 25.3 $150-199 0 88 88 $150-199 122 28.6 $200-249 23 106 129 $200-299 92 21.6 $250-299 37 148 185 $300-399 12 2.8 $300-349 51 234 285 $400 or more 1 2 $350-399 102 256 358 No Cash Rent 38 8 9 $400449 104 291 395 Total 426 100 S450-499 46 196 242 Source: Bureau of the Census,Summary Tape 1980,Tables 124,127. S500-349 11 127 138 $550-599 24 107 131 $600-649 39 28 67 Median Household Income and Income Distribution: The City's median $650-699 38 0 38 household income stood at$12,047 in 1979.This income level was almost identical $700-749 0 15 15 to the$12,074 median income in the County at the same time.However the City's income level stood at only eighty-two percent(82%)of the State's median household $750-999 9 0 9 income of$14,675.The predominance of agriculture in the county,along with an $1,000> 0 0 0 emerging low-paying service sector in the City,generally contributes to keeping no cash rent 40 380 420 income levels low.The City's lack of a concentrated industrial base also lessens the demand for higher-skilled workers and higher-wage employment.The economy of Total 524 2,065 2,589 the City is rather locally dependent upon servicing the tourist industry and The Census excludes one-family houses on ten(10)acres or more from the agricultural needs.The City functions as the market center for a large unincorporated county of specified renter-occupied unfits. County area as well as for a significant seasonal population within the region. Source: 1990 Census of Population and Housing,Summary Tape File 3A, In order to determine future housing needs,households were projected by income Table H43(Gross Rent),Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing, range to help predict the type and affordability of future housing units.Data from the 1998. 1980 Census(using 1979 Constant Dollars)indicated that forty percent(40%)of all households in the City earned less than$10,000 annually.Approximately thirty-two Value of Housing:The 1990 census reported that forty-five percent(45%)of the percent(32%)had incomes between$10,000 and$20,000 annually,while twenty- housing value fell between$50,000 and$99,999.Forty-six percent(46%)of the eight percent(28%)had incomes in excess of$20,000 per year. housing units had a value of less than$49,000.In the County,only forty-three percent(43%)of housing units had a value less than$49,000. Converting the 1979 constant dollar figures into 1987 current dollar amounts allows for an up-to-date examination of household income.The 1987 adjusted incomes were based upon the assumption that household income increased by approximately six November 17, 1908 111-3 1 It I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) percent(6%)annually for the period 1979-1987.This income growth factor was roughly an estimate for planning purposes only.It was derived from comparing per TABLE 111-12 capita income growth from the City and the County during the same time period with VALUE-1990 the actual growth of national median household income.The data suggested that real SPECIFIED OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS* income growth in the City and County exceeded the rate of inflation during the 1980's.Table III-4 presents the data Okeechobee Unincorporated <$15,000 0 80 TABLE 111-4 115,000-19,999 11 0 INCOME DISTRIBUTION-1979,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE $20,000-24,999 30 52 1979 Annual 125,000-29,999 43 131 Household Income Number of Households Percent of Households 130,000-34,999 71 211 Less than$5,000 277 19% 135,000-39,999 95 163 $5,000-9,999 306 21% 140,000-44,999 58 285 145,000-49,999 93 239 110,000-14,999 277 19% 115,000-19,999 190 13% 150,000-59,999 146 358 $20,000-24,999 160 11% $60,000-74,999 124 350 $25,000-34,999 102 7% $75,000-99,999 124 354 $35,000-49,999 87 6% 1100,000-124,999 36 214 More than$50,000 58 4% $125,000-149,999 22 121 Total 1,457 100% 1150,000-174,999 0 32 1175,000-199,999 7 25 Source: 1200,000-249,000 9 34 $250,000-299,999 0 16 At this point,projections were made for five-year intervals until the year 2000 based 1300,000-399,999 0 7 upon the income distribution present in 1980.The lack of data currently available at the City level makes it very difficult to predict whether a favorable shift in income $400,000-$499,000 0 0 distribution will occur during the remainder of the planning period.However, $500,000> 0 9 indications were that if real income growth continues to occur at a faster rate than Total 869 2,681 inflations,and other things being equal,a favorable shift,i.e.,a movement from low to moderate income,may occur. *Specified owner-occupied units"include only one-family houses on fewer than ten(10)acres without a business or medical office on the property.The data... exclude mobile homes,houses with a business or medical office,houses on ten TABLE 111-5 (10)or more acres and housing units in multi-family buildings."from Summary INCOME DISTRIBUTION-1980-2000,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Tape File 3A Technical Documentation,Appendix B-Definitions,or Subject Character. Projections Annual Household Income Source: 1990 Census of Population and Housing,Summary Tape File 3A, 1987 Current Range 1990 1995 2000 Table H61(Value),Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing,1998. Less than$7,400 349 371 397 $7,400-14,799 385 410 439 Monthly Owner Costs:The 1990 census reported that within the City of Okeechobee approximately sixty-five percent(65%)of owner-occupied units had $14,800-22,199 349 371 397 mortgages less than$600 a month.Thirty-five percent(35%)had mortgages more 122,200-29,599 238 254 272 than$600 a month. November 17,1998 111-4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Projections Annual Household Income 1987 Current Range 1990 1995 2000 ■ $29,600-36,999 202 215 230 $37,000-51,799 129 137 146 TABLE 111-13 1990 OWNER COSTS(MORTGAGE STATUS $51,800-73-999 110 117 125 AND SELECTED MONTHLY COSTS) More than$74,000 74 78 84 SPECIFIED OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS* Total 1,836 1,953 2,090 Okeechobee Unincorporated County Total • 1979 Percentage of Households by Income Range was assumed to remain constant <$200 8 54 62 throughout the planning period,i.e.income increases will equal cost of living increases throughout the planning period. $200-299 84 154 238 • 1987 Adjusted Incomes were based upon the assumption that incomes increased forty-eight $300-399 85 293 378 percent(48%)during the period 1979-87,and a six percent(6%)annual income increase for per capita income in Okeechobee County for 1979-85. $400-499 73 300 373 Source: $500-599 99 311 410 $600-699 46 247 293 $700-799 36 77 113 $800-899 33 83 116 Housing Costs for Renter-and Owner-Occupied Units: The median gross rent in $900-999 10 78 88 the City of Okeechobee was$225 in 1980,compared with$213 for Okeechobee County.Table III-6 shows the distribution of rental units by gross monthly rent for $1,000-1,249 22 110 132 both the City and the County in 1980.Gross rent is calculated as the rent amount $1,250-1,499 5 24 29 plus the average monthly utility bill paid by renter. $1,500-1,999 25 40 65 >$2,000 9 23 32 TABLE III-6 Total 535 1,794 2,329 AVERAGE MONTHLY GROSS RENTAL RATES: 1980- *Specified owner-occupied units"include only one-family houses on fewer than CITY/COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE ten(10)acres without a business or medical office on the property.The data... Gross Renter-Occupied Housing Units exclude mobile homes,houses with a business or medical office,houses on ten Monthly (10)or more acres and housing units in multi-family buildings."from Sununary Rent City County Tape File 3A Technical Documentation,Appendix B-Definitions,or Subject Character. No Rent 34 (7.9%) 395 (22.3) Source: 1990 Census of Population and Housing,Summary Tape File 3A, Table H61(Value),Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing,1998. <$100 50 (11.6%) 263 (14.8%) $100-$199 79 (18.4%) 708 (39.9%) $200-$299 181 (42.2%) 338 (19.1%) Rent/Cost to Income Ratio:According to the 1990 census,renter-occupied >$300 85 (19.8%) 68 (3 g%) households with incomes between$10,000 to$20,000,sixty percent(60%)spent more than thirty percent(30%)of their income on housing.Within the City of Total 429 (100.0%) 1,772 (100.0%) Okeechobee,100%of households with incomes less than$10,000 spend thirty percent(30%)or more of their income on housing. Source: US Department of Commerce,1980 Census of Population and Housing, Summary Tape 3A. November 17, 1998 111-S a a a a a a a a a a II I I II I I I I II CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) In the City,approximately thirty-eight percent(38%)of rental units cost less than $200 per month.Conversely,in the County,approximately seventy-seven percent TABLE 111-14 (77%)of rental units cost the same amount The majority of renter-occupied units in HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN 1989 BY GROSS RENT the City(sixty-two percent(62%))had rents in excess of$200 while the same rental AS A PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME costs accounted for only twenty-three percent(23%)of renter-occupied units in SPECIFIED RENTER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS* Okeechobee County.Clearly,the City accounts for a larger percentage of higher-rate rental units while the County had the majority of lower-rent units. Cost-to-Income County Income Ratio Okeechobee Unincorporated Total Rent-to-income ratios were indicators of the amount of annual income spent on rent Less than$10,000 <20% 0 0 0 The US Department of Housing and Urban Development set rent-to-income 20-24% 0 15 15 guidelines for federal programs providing subsidized housing and mortgage 25-29% 0 0 0 assistance.These guidelines recommended that rental or owner costs should not 30-34% 0 9 9 exceed thirty percent(30%)of annual household income.Rent-to-income ratios for the City were presented by income range in Table III-7.The data shown was taken 35%+ 144 377 521 from the 1980 Census and reflects 1979 constant dollar ranges. Not Computed 23 130 153 $10,000 to$19,999 <20% 0 59 59 TABLE 111-7 20-24% 11 91 102 1979 COSTS OF HOUSING UNITS AS A PERCENTAGE OF INCOME 25-29% 30 84 114 30-34% 17 132 149 Housing Costs as a Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied 35%+ 45 150 195 Household Income %of Income Units Units I I Not Computed 11 104 115 Less than$5,000 Less than 20% 49 0 $20,000 to$34,999 <20% 95 225 320 20-24% 13 0 20-24% 45 228 273 25-34% 19 15 25-29% 10 66 76 35%or More 59 29 30-34% 25 3 28 Not Computed 34 15 35%+ 9 0 9 $5,000-9,999 Less than 20% 72 36 Not Computed 24 115 139 20-24% 14 31 $35,000 to$49,999 <20% 15 168 183 25-34% 15 22 20-24% 0 0 0 35%or More 32 42 25-29% 0 0 0 Not Computed 0 3 30-34% 0 0 0 $10,000-14,999 Less than 20% 55 24 35%+ 0 0 0 20-24% 40 20 Not Computed 0 50 50 25-34% 31 47 >$50,000 <20% 20 25 45 35%or More 19 0 20-24% 0 0 0 Not Computed 0 9 25-29% 0 0 0 $15,000-19,999 Less than 20% 114 24 30-34% 0 0 0 20-24% 0 13 35%+ 0 0 0 25-34% 9 0 Not Computed 0 34 34 35%or More 19 0 Not Computed 0 0 'The Census excludes one-family houses on ten(10)acres or more from the count of specified renter-occupied units. Source: Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing,1998 November 17,1998 II1-6 a a a 1 a a a I a a a a a a a a a a a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Housing Costs as a Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Household Income %of Income Units Units $20,000 or more Less than 20% 205 26 20-24% 27 7 TABLE III-15 25-34% 10 0 PERCENTAGE OF HOUSEHOLDS PAYING 30% 35%or More 8 0 OR MORE OF THEIR INCOME FOR GROSS RENT Not Computed 0 16 BY LEVELS OF INCOME IN 1989 Source: US Department of Commerce,1980 Census of Population and Housing, SPECIFIED RENTER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS* Summary Tape 3A. Income Okeechobee Unincorporated County Total The data indicated that the total number of renter households with rent-to income <S10,000 100.0% 96.3% 97.2% ratios exceeding thirty-five percent(35%)are in the low income ranges.It is not S10,000-19,999 60.2% 54.7% 55.6% surprising that the majority of households that spend a higher percentage of their income on housing are in the low income brackets.In fact,those paying thirty-five 50,000-34,999 18.5% 0.6% 5.2% percent(35%)or more of their income on rent accounted for eighteen percent(18%) S35,000-49,999 0.0% 0.0% 0,0% of total renter households in the City.Low income renter households(incomes of >550,000 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% S10,000 or less)generally account for forty-five percent(45%)of all renter households. *The Census excludes one-family houses on ten(10)acres or more from the county of specified renter-occupied units. Source: Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing,1998. TABLE 111-16 NUMBER AND PERCENT OF SPECIFIED RENTER-OCCUPIED UNITS* PAYING MORE THAN 30%OF THEIR INCOME FOR GROSS RENT Cost-to- Income County Ratio Okeechobee Unlncorp. Total 4 of Households 30-34% 42 144 186 35%+ 198 527 725 Not 58 433 491 Computed Total Households 524 2,065 2,589 Percent of Households 30-34% 9.0% 8.8% 8.9% (excludes Not Computed) 35%+ 42.5% 32.3% 34.6% Total 51.5% 41.1% 43,4% 'The Census excludes one-family houses on ten(10)acres or more from the county of specified renter-occupied units. Source: Shimbcrg Center for Affordable Housing,1998. November 17, 1998 111-7 a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) With by far the lowest total personal income and the lowest per capital personal income in the region,Okeechobee would not be expected to draw much private market attention for development of new housing in the only interior County of this east coast region. TABLE 111-17 TOTAL PERSONAL INCOME-TREASURE COAST '92-'97 Avg. Projections '96-'97% Annual County 1996 1997 Chg. Chg. 2000 2007 Indian River 3,186 3,389 6.4% 6.3% 4,642 6,433 Martin 4,104 4,383 7 7 6,088 8,509 ' Okeechobee 527 561 7 6 767 1,042 Palm Beach 37,491 40,078 7 7 55,433 76,276 St.Lucie 3,175 3,381 7 6 4,696 6,648 Treasure Coast 48,482 51,793 7 7 74,625 98,907 Florida 343,969 364,449 6 7 488,572 663,260 Source: Florida Trend Economic Yearbook,April 1998;BEER 9J-5.0010(1)(c) Inventory of Standard In order to characterize the City's housing stock more accurately than the 1980 Substandard Conditions:The 1990 census substandard indicators showed that the and Substandard Dwelling Units census data allowed,the CFRPC staff members conducted a housing survey in housing conditions within the County were stable.Conditions such as overcrowding March 1988 for the purpose of determining the type and external condition of and in adequate facilities,were not a problem.However,the City will need to residential structures in the City.The results of that survey are shown below. conduct a housing survey in the future to determine whether these conditions have Residential structures were classified in the survey,according to their structural changed since most of the housing units are approaching thirty years old. conditions,as being sound,deteriorating,or dilapidated. TABLE III-19 Type of Housing Total Units %of Total HOUSING UNIT CONDITION SUMMARY, Al-Single-Family,Good Condition 1,046 75.4% SUBSTANDARD INDICATORS,1990 A2-Single-Family,Fair Condition 281 County A3-Single-Family,Poor Condition 28 Okeechobee Unincorp. Total B I-Multi-Family,Good Condition 162 14.5% 1990 Persons Per Room 1.01 or more persona per room 134 723 857 B2-Multi-Family,Fair Condition 99 B3-Multi-Family,Poor Condition 0 Share of Occupied Units 8.1% 8.4% 8.4% C1-Mobile Home,Good Condition 161 10.1% 1990 House Heating Fuel . C2-Mobile Home,Fair Condition 20 No Fuel Used 39 277 266 C3-Mobile Home,Poor Condition 0 Share of Occupied Units 2.4% 2.6% 2.6% November 17,1998 111-8 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) • Type of Housing Total Units %of Total Total 1,797 100.0% 1990 Kitchen Facilities Lacking Complete Facilities 0 67 67 Those dwelling units which showed no major defects were classified as being sound. Share of Units 0.0% 0.6% 0.5% Minor defects,such as the need for exterior painting,were not considered to be a significant environmental or structural defect.Structures in need of repair other than the routine maintenance were considered to be deteriorating,while structures that 1990 Plumbing Facilities appeared to be beyond corrective maintenance were categorized as dilapidated. Lacking Complete Facilities 1 136 1.2% Structures in deteriorated or dilapidated condition were indicated to be substandard. Share of Units 0.1% 1.2% 1.0% It should be noted,however,that many interior housing characteristics which could Source: Shimberg Center for Affordable Housing,1998. not be observed during a housing survey were also indicative of substandard housing. As a result,substandard conditions could have existed in the City which were not reflected in the housing survey. The classification system used in this survey,based solely on physical appearance,is largely subjective.In order to minimize this subjectivity,the survey classifications were correlated with 1980 Census data and more recent building permit activity.The CFRPC estimated the survey to be a ninety percent(90%)sample of all housing units in the City of Okeechobee.In conducting the survey,a code was established for purposes of locating each structure on a base map.This code allowed for nine(9) possible classifications based on several criteria.The survey methodology is explained below. Residential Structure Type A=Single-family residential structure B=Multi-family residential structure C=Mobile home;single-and double wide Residential External Condition 1= Unit is in good physical condition with no obvious need for repairs noted; minor defects,such as the need for exterior painting,were not considered to be a significant environmental or structural defect 2= Units exhibits an obvious structural or environmental defect;included in this category were structures that showed a significant deterioration or number of deteriorations.Severe roof damage,rotting pillars and crumbling steps or porches are examples of such deterioration.Also included in this category were living units,either mobile home or conventional structure,which were supported on blocks with no underpinning. 3= Unit exhibits a number of structural or environmental defects suggesting a condition beyond corrective maintenance;included in this category were structures in a dilapidated condition as well as abandoned structures in a state of decay. November 17,1998 111-9 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX:HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) The survey indicated that less than two percent(2%)of the City's housing stock was in poor conditions.Approximately twenty-two percent(22%)of the housing stock was labeled as being in fair condition,while the majority of the housing stock (seventy-six percent(76%))was found to be in good condition. Substandard housing may become more of an issue in the future as the City's housing stock becomes older.According to the 1980 Census,less than one-fifty of the City's housing stock would be fifty(50)years old or older,by 1990.Conversely, the single largest number of housing units have been build since 1970,reflecting the City's rapid growth during the 1970's and 1980.The second-largest group of homes were those built from 1940-59,reflecting the population and building boom following World War II.Table 1II-18 shows the City's housing stock in 1980. TABLE 111-18 YEAR-ROUND HOUSING UNIT AGE,1980 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Year Number of Units Percent of Total Pre-1939 258 15% 1940-59 459 28% 1960-69 425 26% 1970 and younger 513 31% Source: US Department of Commerce,I980 Census of Population and Housing,Summary Tape 3A. As mentioned earlier,internal characteristics of the housing stock in the City were not evaluated in the visual survey.However,1980 Census gave some indications of internal characteristics.According to the Census,of the 1,655 year-round housing units in the City of Okeechobee:35,3%were lacked complete kitchen facilities;46, or 2.7%lacked complete plumbing facilities;721,(44%)had incomplete heating facilities;289(17%)lacked a telephone;and 534 units(32%)had no air conditioning. Through Policy 3.1,the City has established a local definition of"standard"and "substandard"housing.A standard housing units is a sound structure,in a healthy and safe condition for occupation.The substandard housing definition was based on the US Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 Existing Housing Program/A substandard housing unit is a structure having a deteriorated or dilapidated appearance one or more of the following conditions: 1. The only possible access to the unit is through another unit. November 17, 1998 111-10 1 i i i i i 1 i i i i i I. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 93-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 2. There is no alternative means of exit in case of fire which meets state or local regulations. 3. There is evidence of infestation by mice or vermin. 4. There is an accumulation of garbage or debris. 5. Inadequate covered facilities for refuse disposal arc provided. 6. Neighborhood conditions are present which would seriously and continuously endanger the health or safety of residents(e.g.,evidence of flooding,proximity to open sewage,fire hazard). 7. Evidence exists of an unsound or hazardous foundation. 8. There are unsound or hazardous stairs,porches,balconies,or decks. 9. Rood bucks or sages,has holes or decayed soffits. 10. Exterior surfaces are decayed or otherwise defective. 11. Chimney is leaning or disintegrating. 12. Mobile homes are placed on the site in an unstable manner. 9J-5.0010(1)(f) Inventory of Mobile There are currently five(5)mobile home and recreational vehicle parks in the City of Home Parks Okeechobee which are licensed by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. Mobile Home/RV Parks Name/Street/City Address Number of MH Spaces Number of RV Spaces Okeechobee Trailer and Fishing 60 0 Resort,Inc. 54 Street and Taylor Creek Ann's Trailer Court 9 0 600 N.Parrott Ave. Chalk Ward's Trailer Park 8 0 104 SE 106 Ave. River Bend Trailer Park 88 38 1305 S.Parrot Ave. Lucy Island 8 0 SE 86 Ave.Extension Mobile Home Subdivisions Project Name Mobile Single- Vacant and Location Homes Family Homes Lots Taylor Cove 51 3 0 off Parrott Ave. River Run Resort 6 0 29 Highway 70 East Significantly more mobile home and RV parks are found in the unincorporated area surrounding the City and adjacent to Lake Okeechobee.Also,two(2)mobile home subdivisions are located within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee. 9J-5.0010(1)(g) Inventory of The Freedman-Raulerson House at 600 S.Parrott Avenue as well as the Old School The City is currently applying for Main Street designation to leverage funding for Historically Significant Housing House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.There may have been areas that may be considered historical. November 17,1998 111.11 I 1 a I 1 a a a a a 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) other historic houses and historic structure in the area which had not been identified at Plan adoption.Therefore,the City coordinated efforts with the County to seed information and grant fund assistance of local and state historic preservation organizations to develop a survey of historic and architecturally significant structures in the City.When renovations or demolitions were proposed,structures were evaluated to determine their historic significance.Other structures of local significance were the Okeechobee Bank Building,CSX Train Station,Raulerson Department Store,Box Home,Okeechobee Hardware,City Hall,the Okeechobee County Courthouse,and the First Methodist Church. 9J-5.0010(1)(h) Inventory of Housing Housing delivery in the City of Okeechobee had been the role of the private sector, The private sector has continued to be the leader in the provision of housing.Since Construction and projected housing needs were expected to be met by the private sector and other 1996,the City has been responsible for issuing building permits and are shown in the non-profit organizations in the future.Table III-20 summarizes the City of table below. Okoechobee's building permit activity from 1980 to 1990.Single-family units had historically been the preferred type of housing in the City.Multi-family unit construction had a small but steady market increase.Mobile home placement showed TABLE III-21 an upward swing.Lacking complete information,it was difficult to assess how many BUILDING PERMITS,1996-1998 of the permitted mobile homes were new units rather than replacements of older existing units. Year New Commercial Single Family Homes Mobile Homes TABLE 111-20 1996 5 11 4 BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY: 1980 TO 1990 1997 7 13 0 1998 8 14 0 Single-Family Multi-Family Mobile Home Demolitions Total 20 38 4 1980 15 18 NA NA 1981 14 6 NA NA Source: City of Okeechobee,1998. 1982 10 3 NA NA 1983 24 4 NA NA 1984 41 3 NA NA 1985 11 0 4 NA 1986 24 3 10 NA 1987 7 0 9 NA 1988 16 0 14 NA 1989 9 0 8 NA 1990 4 0 7 NA Total 175 37 52 NA NA=Data Not Available Source:Okeechobee County Department of Building and Zoning,University of Fl.,BEBR. 9J-5.0010(2) Housing Analysis Projected Population: The City of Okeechobee was the only municipality and Requirements urbanized area in Okeechobee County.The City has experienced rather modest yet steady population growth since 1970.The majority of the new population growth has occurred in the unincorporated portion of Okeechobee County.Between 1970 and November 17,1998 111-12 a a a a a a a a a a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT---COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX:HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 1980,the City grew from 3,715 to 4,225 residents,or at an average annual growth rate of 1.2%.During the same time period,Okeechobee County grew from 11,233 to 20,264 residents at an annual average growth rate of 4.4% The data suggested that while the City was growing at a slower rate than the County as a whole,it was clearly absorbing a significant portion of the County's total population growth These trends were very likely to continue in the future based upon the increasing tourism demand around Lake Okeechobee and the availability of less expensive land and construction costs relatively to South Florida. Population projections for this element and the rest of the Comprehensive Plan were prepared by a demographic consulting fine at the request of the CFRPC.While population growth averaged approximately 1.4%annually in the 1970's and 13%in the 1980's,the projections assumed a yearly growth rate of.66%.This figure is a result of several different methodologies working together and represented the most accurate available assessment of the City's future population growth Seasonal Population Projections: In addition to permanent population,estimates were developed for seasonal residents of the City.This segment of the population is an extremely important factor in the City's housing situation and is considered in this element's analysis of future housing needs.Seasonal population levels were projected by determining the current number of seasonal residents and assuming a ratio of seasonal to permanent residents would remain the same throughout the planning period.The analysis includes migratory laborers and northern retirees. Household Size: The average household size,or persons per households(PPH),in Florida and the United States has been steadily decreases during the past two(2) decades.The end of the post-World War II"baby Boom"in the 1960's was the initial factor in this decline.However,the 1970's and 1980's saw an increase in single- parent households along with a decreasing marriage rate.Florida has seen a further decline in average household size due to the increasing number of households made up of elderly people. Average Household Size City of Okeechobee 1980(actual) 2.84 1990(est.) 2.72 1995(est.) 2.67 2000(est.) 2.62 Source: Florida Applied Demographics According to the US Census,there were an average of 2.84 persons per household in the City in 1980.Average household size,as shown in the box above,is expected to decline during the planning period,and is calculated by diving the size of the projected household population for each year by the projected number of households for that year. 9J-5.0010(2)(a) Household Projections In order to project future households(or occupied year-round dwelling units)in a November 17,1998 III-13 a a 1 a a a a a 1 a 1 a a 1 1 1 1 1 a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) community,several calculations must be made.Household population is the first determinant.Projected household population is calculated by subtracting projected group quarters population from the projected total population.The 1980 US Census indicated that two percent(2%)of the City's total population resided in group quarters.These were defined as residents living in nursing homes,halfway houses or other types of institutional settings.The methodology assumes that a two percent (2%)share of the City's permanent population will reside in group quarters for the remainder of the planning period(seasonal residents were assumed not to contribute to the group quarters population).Projected household population was then divided by the projected average household size(PPH)to derive projected households in the future.These projections are illustrated in Table III-22.Households are expected to increase from 1,835 in 1990 to 2,090 by the year 2000. Special significance was given not only to the total number of households in terms of planning for the future housing needs but also to the distribution of projected households by size and income range.Future housing projections by size and income range are important considerations in assessing the type,tenure and affordability of future housing needs. TABLE 111-22 POPULATION,DWELLING UNIT AND HOUSEHOLD TRENDS AND PROJECTIONS CITY OF OKEECHOBEE-1980-2000 Year !opN Crop' AR pop' Tot DU' Occ Rate RI Occ YR PU' PPH` 1980* 4,225 85 4,190 1,757 0.83 1,457 2.84 1988* 4,801 96 4,705 1,965 0.89 1,749 2.69 1989* 4,878 98 4,780 1,989 0.90 1,790 2.67 1990 4,958 95 4,863 2,039 0.90 1,838 2.65 1991 4,990 96 4,894 2,045 0.91 1,861 2.63 1992 5,022 97 7,925 2,066 1.91 1,880 2.62 1993 5,053 97 4,956 2,095 0.91 1,906 2.60 1994 5,089 102 4,987 2,124 0.91 1,933 2.58 1995 5,117 98 5,019 2,146 0.91 1,953 2.57 1996 5,151 99 5,052 2,153 0.92 1,98! 2.55 1997 5,185 100 5,085 2,185 0.92 2,010 2.53 1998 5,218 100 5,118 2,208 0.92 2,031 2.52 1999 5,252 101 5,151 2,240 0.92 2,060 2.50 2000 5,268 102 5,184 2,272 0.92 2,090 2.48 *Does bot include seasonal population. November 17,1998 111-14 r r r r r r r r r r a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Year PopN GrPop' RH Pop' Tot DU' Occ Rate' (HH)Occ YR DU' PPR' Notes: 'The group quarter populauca tensor.of throe(3)subgroups:(I)elderly living in atoning omes;(2)elderly living m group homes;end(3)all other institution.'populatoo. 2The household population is the petmenem population minus the group quarter populaion,plus the sasonal Pt 9 to t. 185 8 total dwelling unite see bleed upon 1980.1988 building permit dare from the Okeechobee County Department of Building end Zoning.Documented residential demolition.for the same period were not evadable.However,the Building and Zoning Department,timued the number of demolitions per yew to be magnificent in terms of the mbre City housing stock.Projections of Meta dwelling emu were derived from the formula:Occupancy Rate Mdbpliar x Fill's Total Dwelling Units. 'The households total dwelling umu permntsge is en owmpency rate.The 1980 and 1988 occupancy rates have been derived by dividing the households by the resident dwelling units.The future occupancy rats have beta mimed including both second and year-onnd dwelling units. 'Projected households ere equal to the household population divided by the persons pa household(PPH). `Prawns per homehold methodology tacks the decline of average household size in Okeechobee County from 1980 to 1958.Assumes the some rate of decline applies to the City for the remainder of the planing period. Source: Florida Applied Demographics,Projections of Population.Households and Income in Central Florida,February 1990;US Department of Commerce,I980 Census of Population and Housing University of Florida,Bureau of Economic and Business Research;Okeechobee County,Department of Building and Zoning CFRPC. Household Sizes: One-and two-person households accounted for more than fifty- three percent(53%)of all households in 1980.The trend toward smaller family size was projected to continue,comprising sixty-two percent(62%)of the City's households by 2000.Three-person households were expected to remain constant Four-person households,while showing a slight increase in absolute numbers,would decline as a share of the total household distribution.Large households of five(5)or more persons should shrink both in number and in share of the total household population.Table 111.23 illustrates the household size distribution for the base period from 1970 to 1980 and projections for five-year intervals until 2000.Projections were based upon assumptions made about the rate of change of relative household sizes between 1970 and 1980. TABLE 111-23 HOUSEHOLD SIZE PROJECTIONS:1970-2000 1970 1980 1990 1995 2000 Size No. % No. % No. % No. % No. 1 Person HH 136 12.6 329 22.6 507 27.6 562 28.8 629 30.1 2 Person HH 307 28.5 447 30.7 584 31.8 625 32.0 675 32.3 3 Person HH 188 17.5 255 17.5 322 17.5 342 17.5 366 17.5 4 Person HH 189 17.6 214 14.7 243 13.2 252 12.9 261 12.5 5+Person 256 23.7 212 14.5 182 9.9 172 8.8 159 7.6 HH Total HH's 1,076 100.0 1,457 100.0 1,838 100.0 1,953 100.0 2,090 100 Avg.HIT Sine 334 2.84 2.65 2-57 2.48 November 17,1998 111-15 r i i 1 r r CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 1970 1980 1990 1995 2000 % I Size No. No. % No. % No. % No. % • 1990 Projection baud upon%the percent change between 1970.1980 added to 1980 percentage. • 1995 Projection based upon interpolation between 1990-2000. • 2000 Projection based upon V.the percentage change between 1970-1980 added to 1990 percentage. Source: US Department of Comtterce,1970 and 1980 Census of Population and Housing,CFRPC Changes in the distribution of household size often reflected social or economic trends that may have an important impact of the housing market Smaller households, especially single-parent households,were likely to increase the demand for less expensive multi-family and renter-occupied units.Therefore,attention should have been given to households of special concern which require special housing needs not always readily available in the housing market.These types of households include large families(five(5)or more persons)which accounted for fifteen percent(15%)of the total County households in 1980;female head of households,which accounted for over seven percent(7%)of all households in 1980;minorities,who accounted for over ten percent(10%)of the total population in 1980;and elderly households,(65 and over)which accounted for over thirteen percent(13%)of the 1980 total.These households of special concern may have been limited by income and mobility in their choice of housing. The City should take steps to monitor the needs of these household sectors to insure sufficient"market niches"occur to accommodate the population.If these needs arc not being met,the City should explore the options discussed later in this section regarding federal and state programs to aid in the delivery of housing for unmet needs. 9J-5.0010(2)(b) Housing need of the Total Dwelling Units: Total dwelling units(DU)were projected to increase form Anticipated Population 2,039 DU's in 1990 to 2,272 by 2000.This represented an approximate average increase of 23 DU's annually throughout the planning period.However,this figure did not factor in demolitions to occur as the housing stock ages during the next decade.Information on residential demolitions in the City during the 1980's was not available.The City,however,estimated the demolition rate to be about four(4)units per year.Using this assumption,the average annual increase in DU's more than likely ranged from eighteen(18)to nineteen(19)new pemvtted units in order to account for the four(4)or five(5)units annually absorbed by the replacement of substandard or dilapidated units. In order to project future housing activity in the City,an occupancy rate was established.In 1980,there were 1,757 housing units in the City with 1,457 of then occupied-a subsequent occupancy rate of eighty-three percent(83%).The 1988 occupancy rate was estimated using the ratio of estimated occupied units to total units.By this method,the 1988 occupancy rate jumped to eighty-nine percent(89%). The total dwelling unit county,however,(and subsequent projections in Table III-24) include all vacant and seasonal units held for occasional use as defined by the November 17,1998 111-16 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Census.The occupancy rates,therefor did not reflect year-round occupied dwelling units exclusively.Instead they were used to generate total projected units which included both seasonal and year-round units.The overall occupancy rate was assumed to increase to ninety-one percent(91%)by 1995 and ninety-two percent (92%)by 2000.Seasonal units were more slowly absorbed into the housing market due to the sensitivity of these units to changing economic conditions. A breakdown of occupied year-round DU's to total year round DU's gave a better indication of a true occupancy rate.A comparison of these figures between 1970 and 1988 indicated an occupancy rate that bad stabilized at ninety-five percent(95%)in 1988.Conversely,this represented a five percent(5%)vacancy rate which allowed for residential mobility and a degree of housing choice,thus insuring healthy competition in the housing market.The information presented in Table III-24 illustrated the breakdown of year-round to seasonal housing units.Using figures calculated form this table,seasonal housing units were expected to account for an approximate six percent(6%)share of the total projected dwelling units for the City during the planning period.In this way,a six percent(6%)factor could have been applied to the total projected dwelling units forecast in Table 1II-22 in order to arrive at an approximate number of seasonal units. TABLE 111-24 YEAR-ROUND AND SEASONAL HOUSING UNITS-1970-1988 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Vacant Occupan Occuple Yr.Rd. Vacant Yr.Rd. cy Rate Yr.Rd. d Yr. Occuple Seasonal Total Du/Total (Yr.Rd. Year DU Rd.DU d DU DU DU DU DU) 1970 1,169 1,076 93 18 1,187 .98 .92 1980 1,634 1,457 176 123 1,757 .93 .89 1988 1,847 1,749 98 118 1,965 .94 .95 Sources: US Department of Commerce,1980 Census of Population and Housing; CFRPC Households by Tenure: Census figures for owner-occupied and renter-occupied units for 1970 and I980 were analyzed to project future tenure characteristics. Between 1970 and 1980,the number of owner-occupied units increased by two percent(2%)while the number of renter-occupied units fell two percent(2%).In most communities,there tends to be a strong correlation between owner-occupied and single-family units.The same relationship generally holds true for renter- occupied and multi-family units.The recent building activity data in the City since 1980 seems to support this relationship.Single-family construction has continued at a steady clip.Multi-family units were showing an increase since 1980,yet the rate of increase was slowing down. November 17,1998 111-17 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Owner-occupied households in 1980 accounted for seventy percent(70%)of occupied units in the City.Renter-occupied units comprised the remaining thirty percent(30%).This was generally considered a"healthy"housing tenure ration in a community housing stock.It allowed for a perceived preference for single-family home ownership while providing affordable housing access to households of lower income or greater mobility.Therefore,it was assumed that the 70/30 ratio of owner- to renter-occupied households would remain constant for the duration of the plan. The projections are shown in Table III-25. TABLE 111-25 HOUSEHOLD TENURE, 1970-2000-CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Renter- Total Occupied Year Owner-Occupied % Occupied % Units I I 1970 791 68% 345 32% 1,076 1980 1,020 70% 437 30% 1,457 1990 1,284 (70%) 551 (30%) 1,835 1995 1,367 (70%) 586 (30%) 1,953 2000 1,463 (70%) 627 (30%) 2,090 Source: US Department of Commerce,1970 and 1980;Census of Housing; CFRPC. Projected Housing Types: Single-family units lost more than six percent(6%)of the market share during this period.Multi-family structure made the largest gain, increasing market share by four percent(4%).Mobile homes more than doubled in the City and increased their share of the total housing units by two percent(2%). These trends appeared to follow the movement towards increasing 1-and 2-person households.The demand was increasing for smaller homes,mobile homes,duplexes and apartments which were better suited for smaller households than the larger and more expensive single-family unit.Comparison of the 1980-1988 period with the 1970-1980 trends indicated that the movement toward smaller multi-family and less expensive mobile homes was increasing at a slower rate than in the past.Therefore, for projection purposes,it was assumed that these trends would stabilize by 1995 and remain at that percentage share until 2000.This information is shown in Table III-26. Provision of multi-family units were a major concern of the City in order to meet the projected household needs forecast in the plan.These needs would have been augmented by the requirements of households of special concern. November 17,1998 111-18 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE 111-26 HOUSING TYPES: 1970-2000,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Single-Family Multi-Family Mobile Homes (Yr.Rd.) DU's Year Units % Units % Units % Total 1970' 999 85.0 87 7.4 83 7.1 1,169 1980' 1,307 80.0 180 11.0 147 9.0 1,634 1988' 1,454 78.6 212 11.5 181 9.8 1,847 19904 1,495 (78.0) 230 (12.0) 192 (10.0) 1,917' 1995' 1,553 (77.0) 262 (13.0) 202 (10.0) 2,017' 2000' 1,644 (77.0) 278 (13.0) 214 (10.0) 2,136' Notes: '1970 Census of Housing,Housing Characteristics for States.Cities and Counties,State of Florida,Table 23. 21980 Census of Housing.General Housing Characteristics,State of Florida,Table 36. 31980 Census data base plus building permits issued,1980.1988. 1990 figures extrapolated from 1980.1988 trend analysis.1995 figure projected from 1980-1990 trend.2000 projections held constant. 'Assumes 94%of projected total DU'a are year-round units. Projected Housing Costs: The City's projected housing costs were estimated through extrapolation from 1990 to the year 2000.A 4.5%yearly inflation rate was assumed for the purpose of the estimates.The 1990 single family housing was priced at the high end,at an average costs of$500.Multi-family unit were priced at an average of$400 per month,and it should be noted that there are only two(2) apartment complexes in the City,comprising a total of approximately 100 dwelling units.Mobile homes were priced from 5350-500,depending on location and condition.At Plan adoption,the area surrounding Lake Okeechobee was in highest demand,especially for seasonal rentals.The 1990 average mobile home price for the City was$350.Table 111-27 shows the actual 1990 and the projected 1995 and 2000 estimates. TABLE 111-27 PROJECTED HOUSING COSTS Year Single Family Multi-Family Mobile Homes 1990 $500 $400 $350 1995 $612 $490 $430 2000 $750 $600 $530 Source: City of Okeechobee Chamber of Com meroe,1991,CFRPC. November 17,1998 111-19 CITY OF OKEECIIOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Allowance for Vacancies: Vacancy rates usually differ for seasonal and year-round housing units.The City had a rather high mobility in the seasonal housing market owing to the transient nature of the"snowbird"population and the tourism industry. Migratory workers also contributed to this seasonal fluctuation,but to a lesser extent The housing market was generally considered to function best,i.e.,a sufficient amount of opportunities for choice among those seeking housing and competition among those supplying the housing,when the vacancy rate in rental units range form five percent(5%)to eight percent(8%)and the rate of for-sale units ranges from three percent(3%)to five percent(5%). Vacancy rates during the planning period for all units(both rentals and year-round) were projected to decrease slightly from ten percent(10%)to eight percent(8%).The vacancy rate for year-round units were projected to stabilize at five percent(5%)for the remainder of the planning period.These numbers were generally acceptable vacancy rates.However,it is bot unusual for communities with such fluctuations in seasonally-occupied housing units to experience a slightly higher than normal vacancy rate.Absorption of the projected forty(40)units per year for the duration of the plan would be necessary at the occupancy rates previously indicated in order to maintain an adequate vacancy rate. Census documents from 1980 provided a breakdown of the numbers and percentages of rental units available in 179 which were affordable to families in five(5)distinct income groups.Future needs for units in these income ranges were projected for 1995 and 2000 assuming the 1979 proportions to remain constant These figures are presented in Table 1II-28. TABLE 111-28 PROJECTED RENTAL UNIT NEED BY INCOME CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Household Income %of Total 1979 Units 1995 Units 2000 Units <$5,000 15.47 59 91 98 $5,000-9,999 35.36 134 207 222 $10,000-14,999 26.39 100 155 165 $15,000-19,999 9.76 37 57 61 $20,000 or more 12.93 49 76 81 Total Units 100.00 379 586 627 Source: US Department of Commerce, 1970 and 1980 Census of Housing, CFRPC. Farmworker Housing: Very little information was available as to the numbers of housing needs of seasonal farmworkers with the City of Okeechobee at the time of November 17, 1998 111-20 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 Ci'rATION CONDITION AT TIIE TIME OF ADOPTION (1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Plan adoption.Florida Applied Demographics(FAD)estimated that fifty(50)such persons lived in the City,but cautioned that this number represented"the characterization of local sources on information that'most'of the seasonal labors lived outside the City limits."Although hard data on this population was scarce,it was more than reasonable to accept FAD's assessment and assume that the City accommodated very few farmworkers,who found their livelihood in the viral areas of Okeechobee County. Most available farmworker population information addressed Okeechobee County as a whole.The Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services(HRS) conducted a study on the state's famiworker population in 1986.Okeechobee County's population was reported to he thirty-one percent(31%)farmworkers.This figure included two(2)different categories of farmworkers."Migrant"farmworkers, which were defined as those who traveled to the place of harvest and stay overnight, numbered 6,590."Seasonal"farmworkers,which were defined as those who lived and did harvest work in the same general place and were usually unemployed for part of the year,number 397. As part of its seasonal population analysis FAD projected farmworker 1990 1995 2000 population in Okeechobee County.FAD's estimates Farmworkers 4,437 5,136 5,690 varied from the HRS Dependents 2,166 2,507 2,778 estimates,but the Total 6,603 7,643 8,468 consultant's figures also considered additional data Source:FAD from farmworker dependent children enrolled in the Okeechobee County schools, and their place of residence.Okeechobee County had thirteen(13)migrant labor camps with space for a total of 526 persons,and it was assumed that those facilities were used to capacity.The remaining farmworkers sought housing in ordinary types of housing units throughout the City and County.The box at right shows the projected farmworker population for Okeechobee County through the year 2000. The City's fifty(50)seasonal farmworkers represented approximately 0.7%of the County'total farmworker populations.Based on the City's average household size of 2.72 persons per unit,it was assumed that farmworkers occupied eighteen(18) housing units within the City in 1990.Future farmworker housing needs for the City was calculated using the same percentage of the County farmworker population and the projected average household sizes for 1995 and 2000.Table I1I-29 shows those figures. November 17, 1998 111-21 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE 111-29 PROJECTED FARMWORKER HOUSING NEEDS CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 1,990 1,995 2,000 County Farmworker 6,603 7,643 8,498 Population City Farmworker 50 58 64 Population Number of Housing Units 18 22 24 (City only) Source: FAP,CFRPC The table shows a need for six(6)additional housing units for farmworkers by the year 2000.This number could easily have been accommodated through the private market,and specific programs undertaken by the City to address farmworker needs would have been impractical on that scale.However,at Plan adoption the City coordinated and cooperated with any programs which were established by the County of the state to address farmworkers'needs. 9J-5.0010(2)(c) Land Requirements In 1990,residential land uses occupied approximately 527 acres of developed land in the City of Okeechobee.Using a base figure of 1,965 dwelling units,the City had a general residential density of approximately 0.26 gross acres per dwelling unit,or 3.9 units per acre.For projection purposes,this density included all types of housing, including single-family,multi-family and mobile homes. Projections indicated a need for an additional 223 dwelling units to be built in the City from 1990 to 2000 in order to accommodate the projected population growth. Of these projected additional units,approximately 169 were single-family units, twenty-eight(28)were multi-family units,twenty-two(22)units were mobile homes and an addition fourteen(14)units of various types served as seasonal units. Averaged out over the planning period,this accounted for an absorption rate of approximately twenty-three(23)units per year.If these units were provided as 1990 densities it would require approximately fifty-eight(58)acres of land suitable for residential development.That meant that suitable sites for accommodating residential development should be indicated on the Future Land Use Map,and appropriate services and infrastructure needs,such as roads,sewer,water and utilities,were provided. The 1990 land use map of the City indicated that over 900 acres was vacant or being used for agricultural purposes at Plan adoption.Those lands represented a significant November 17, 1998 III-22 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) resource in terms of planning for future growth within the City.Those lands included large parcels suitable for subdivision development by required the extension of services as well as smaller lots serviced and suitable for infill development.The supply of undeveloped land was capable of absorbing the additional demand for dwelling units during that planning period. 9J-5.0010(2)(d) Projected Private I lousing delivery in the City of Okeechobee had been the role of the private sector, Sector Housing Supply and projected housing needs were expected to be met by the private sector and other non-profit organizations in the future.Table III-20 summarized the City of Okeechobee's building permit activity from 1980 to 1990.Single-family units had historically been the preferred type of housing in the City.Multi-family unit construction had a small but steady market increase.Mobile home placement showed an upward swing.Lacking complete information,it was difficult to assess how many of the permitted mobile homes were new units rather than replacements of older existing units. A successful housing delivery system required the coordination of a number of professionals,firms,businesses,and industries.However,those players could not function without the support and assistance of numerous other participants,including landowners,real estate brokers,title companies,architects,engineers,surveyors, lawyers,lending institutions,et cetera. The chief private sector participants in lending authorization are financial institutions such as banks,savings and loans,and mortgage companies,as well as developers.However,few developers can complete a project using only their own money.Most of them look to mortgage lenders and to equity investors for a major share of project financing. The availability of mortgages and home improvement loans depended on overall money market conditions.When credit got tight,mortgage and home improvements loans were difficult to obtain or prohibitively expensive.This slowed the real estate market and lowered values. The private sector financing mechanisms typically met the needs of the middle and upper income housing market.However,the housing needs in the lower income housing market were the focus of special attention,usually in the form of public assistance. The projections of future housing needs for the City indicated an increase in the percentage of multi-family units required due to the majority of low-and moderate-income households in the City and the decline in average household size. Should the private sector had failed to supply those units on demand,some form of public interventions into the market was required. 9J-5.0010(2)(e) Efficiency of Private Provision of Housing with Emphasis on Low and Moderate Income Households: Sector Housing Delivery System The private sector had traditionally been the major developer of housing in the US. The public sector enters the housing market only where there had been a breakdown in the private sectors ability or willingness to provide housing for economically less November 17,1998 II1-23 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) feasible developments,such as low and very-low income housing needs.When incomes became too low,there were inadequate housing dollars for a family to secure acceptable housing without some form of assistance.Publicly assisted housing was available in both Okeechobee County and the City of Okeechobee.Tanglewood,Ltd., located just outside the City limits,offered fourteen(14)one-bedroom and twelve (12)two-bedroom units.Doan's Court,in the northwestern section of the City, offered 1214 housing units with seventy-six percent(76%)owner occupancy.In addition,the Okeechobee Rehabilitation Group Home offered"Section 202 Direct Loans"targeted toward the elderly. The City of Okeechobee had a household median income of$12,047 reported in 1980,assuming 1979 constant dollars.Table II1-30 presents the breakdown of households by HUD income standards for the City in 1979. TABLE III-30 HOUSEHOLDS BY HUD INCOME CATEGORIES; 1979 Category Income Range Households' Percent Very Low Income <$60,24 343 23% Low Income $6,024-$9,638 240 16% Moderate Income $9,639-$14,456 280 19% Middle Income $14,457-$18,070 116 8% Upper Middle/High >S18,070 485 33% Income Total 1,464 100% The number of households assigned per income range utilized the technique of tabular interpolation and assumed an even distribution of households per income range as reported in the 1980 Census. Source: CFRPC,1979 Nearly forty percent(40%)of the City's households fell into the low and very-low income groups in 1979.All low and moderate income households together accounted for nearly sixty percent(60%)of all households in the City. These numbers,coupled with the fact that the majority of renter-and owner-occupied households with rent-to-income ratios exceeding thirty-five percent(35%)were in the low-income ranges,indicate a need for low-income housing assistance to be addressed in the planning process.A joint city-county approach to housing assistance offered the most efficient method of application and coordination for state and federal program grants. 9J-5.0010(2)(f) Adequate The availability of services,especially associated with the construction of housing,is Infrastructure to Support Housing a major concern.The permitting and installation of necessary infrastructure can often Demand be a tremendous financial burden to local governments.This issue is address in detail in the Infrastructure Element, November 17,1998 111-24 1 s 1 1 i) CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITA'T'ION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION (1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.0010(2)(1) Adequate Sites for Low The provision of housing assistance in the future by the City and County may take on and Moderate Income Housing very different approaches from those of traditionally employed in the past Direction coordination with private sector and not-for-profit developers in the delivery of low- and moderate-income housing is one example.Public-private partnerships and "sweat equity"programs are further examples of more locally oriented processes that can achieve excellent results based upon increased public involvement A description of the variety and range of some local programs aimed at delivering affordable housing follows: Housing Trust Fund:Establish a local Housing Trust fund which will provide low-or no-interest financing for the purpose of new construction,land purchases undertaken as part of a land banking program,and second mortgages for housing rehabilitation. Organized as a revolving fund,developers and mortgages would repay the fund, ensuring a permanent source of funding for affordable housing.Possible sources of seed money for the fund would need to be identified. Inclusionary Zoning:Amend the City zoning laws to require each developer to build or provide for a certain percentage of affordable units.Alternatively,allow the developer to pay a fee based on the number of units constructed into a city-wide Housing Trust Fund which would finance the construction of affordable units elsewhere in the City. Density Bonuses:Provide for density bonuses to reward builders of low-and moderate-income units according to the income category served.As part of the Comprehensive Plan,the City has adopted a policy granting one(1)additional units per acre on residential development projects in which ten percent(10%)of all units qualify as affordable housing. Publicly Owned Land Bank:Land banking represents an effective tool in promoting future lower-income housing opportunities,since the cost of land is such a large proportion of total development costs.Over the past several years,due to the escalating real estate prices and the expectations that land prices will continue to increase in the future,purchasing developable land now and holding it until the City is ready to develop lower-income projects should prove fruitful in decreasing development costs.In addition,publicly owned land,uncommitted for any other purpose and lots gained through tax foreclosure could likewise be land-banked for housing.Similar programs are often referred to as"urban homesteading." Building Code Improvements:The building code includes requirements which may go beyond the minimum"public health,safety and welfare"standard,and unnecessarily add to the cost of housing.Frequently mentioned are setback lines,off- street parking requirements,lot landscaping requirements,energy saving insulation requirements,fire retardation standards,electric service requirements,floor slab thickness and minimum room sizes.Those requirements found to be unnecessary or excessive should be amended or lessened,provided that existing neighboring developments are not harmed by these changes. November 17,1998 111-25 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Not-for-profit Development:Encourage the formation of additional not-for-profit developers by providing them with seed-money for land purchases and pre- development costs,giving them priority in obtaining property through the land bank, and supporting their efforts with technical assistance and other related activities, such as coordinating federal and state expenditures with such developments. Area-wide Housing Finance Authority:The City,by participating with the County in an Area-Wide Housing Finance Authority,could co-sponsor a Mortgage Revenue Bond program.The need for such a program is highly dependent upon the prevailing mortgage interest rates available in the marketplace. The Department of Community Affairs'Division of Housing and Community Development offers a number of programs to assist local governments like the City of Okeechobee in providing housing.The major programs are the Research and Program Development Section,Rural Housing Section,Section 8 Housing Assistance Section,Codes Section,and Model Energy Efficiency Code for New Buildings. 9J-5.0010(2)(f) Adequate Sites for At Plan adoption,there were a number of group homes and related facilities licensed Group Homes by the FIRS to provide care for residents of Okeechobee County and the City of Okeechobee.These included three(3)foster group homes,two(2)long term residential care facilities,one(1)adult congregate living facility and twenty(20) foster family group homes. The City and County zoning ordinance did not define or refer to group homes; however,there were provisions for rooming and boarding houses in the RO (Residential General)district. 9J-5.0010(2)(f) Identification of Conservation areas were those housing areas where structural deficiencies were Conservation,Rehabilitation,or minimal.Those areas were protected from blight and maintained their standard of Demolition Activities,and development.Strict enforcement of zoning,a minimum housing standards ordinance, Historically Significant Housing and vigilant maintenance of community facilities and private property were key or Neighborhoods conservation tools. Rehabilitation areas were usually those areas where some basic structural deterioration was noted.These were areas that could have been restored to standard conditions within realistic economic guidelines.Some typical rehabilitation measures include spot condemnations of buildings,enforced building repairs,provision of mission sanitary facilities,public improvements programs,and campaigns for voluntary building maintenance. Demolition was reserved for those areas where blight had advanced to such a degree that no other approach was practical in economic terms.Typically,the existing structures were cleared to create vacant space for new development. Those activities were primarily carried out by the private sector in both the City and the County.The joint City/County Building and Zoning Department monitors most rehabilitation and demolition activities through the permitting process.Such a joint November 17, l')98 111-26 I I I 1 I i I I I $ I I I I I I I i 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) venture provided an excellent venue from which to pursue a joint City/County housing assistance program.Utilizing state and federal funding sources,including CDB13s,such a program provided financial assistance to low-and moderate-income households or interested developers.Such a program promoted infill development in those areas where demolitions had taken place. November 17, 1998 111-27 a t It t 11 17 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE,DRAINAGE,POTABLE WATER AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.0011(1) Inventory and Analyze At Plan adoption,the City of Okeechobee provided water and sewer service to its Characteristics of Public Facilities residents,while solid waste was collected and transported to the County's sanitary landfill by a private company.A discussion of these and other components of the infrastructure follows. 9J-5.0011(1)(a) Identify Those Sanitary Sewer: At the time of Plan adoption,the City of Okeechobee operated a Sanitary Sewer:Sewer connections updated-City of Okeechobee(1997) Facilities Which Provide Services sewage treatment plant on an 400 acre site leased from the State of Florida on Within the County Cemetery Road approximately one(1)mile east of US 441.The plant utilized a On September 29,1995,the City of Okeechobee transferred the sanitary sewer assets primary and secondary activated sludge treatment process,handled approximately to the newly formed Okeechobee Utility Authority(OUA).QUA has continued to 0.32 million gallons per day(MGD)and served a total of 905 connections(numbers operate the sewer system with the 600,000 gallon per day(GPD)wastewater and types of sewer connections are shown in Table IV-1).Treatment steps included treatment plant located on the 400 acres leased from the State of Florida.The plant aeration,which allowed organic materials to be broken down biologically;screening was expanded to 1.6 million gallons per day(MGD)effective October 1, 1998. and settling to remove suspended solids;and chlorination to remove hazardous Treatment includes screening,aeration,settling,filtering and high level disinfection microorganisms.The plant had a design capacity of 0.6 MOD and met the state- by chlorination.The treated effluent is stored in ponds until pumped to adjacent mandated effluent quality standards,with ninety-eight percent (98%)removal of property for irrigation of citrus trees.The current connections are listed in the Table biochemical oxygen demand(BOD)and ninety percent(90%)removal of total IV-2 below. suspended solids. TABLE IV-1 TABLE IV-2 SEWER CONNECTIONS*-CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SEWER CONNECTIONS R Residential Commercial Residential Commercial Connections Inside City Limits 402 282 Connections Inside City 838 367 Connections Outside City Limits 115 106 Connections Outside City 411 90 Total Connections 517 388 *December 31,1989 County Total 1,249 457 Source: Okeechobee Utility Authority. Source: Okeechobee Utility Authority,1998. At Plan adoption,the majority of the City's effluent(up to 0.3 MGD)was put to use The average daily flow for the past eight(8)months is 669,000 GPD with a as irrigation water in a nearby agricultural operation.Map IV-1 indicates the service maximum day of 1,196,000 GPD. area of the City's plant.The predominant land use served by the plant was residential,which comprised fifty-seven percent(57%)of all connections. The Eckerds Youth Development Center has a wastewater treatment plant with a Commercial made up the remainder.In 1989,the facility had a service population of capacity of 100,000 gallons per day.The average daily flow is 98,000 GPD with a 2,165,including a one-third of all residents in the City. maximum flow of 204,000 GPD.The OUA operates the plant ponds and then pumped to irrigate the citrus trees. TABLE IV-3 SEWER CONNECTIONS-COUNTYWIDE Residential Commercial Total Countywide 540 410 950 Source: Okeechobee Utility Authority,1998 Solid Waste: Solid waste collection and disposal services for the City and the Solid Waste:Status of landfill has been updated. County,were provided by L.P.Sanitation,which was owned by Waste Management November 17, 1998 lV-I 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE,DRAINAGE, POTABLE WATER AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Corporation. At Plan adoption,approximately 3,500 households and businesses were using this service,including several large dairy farms. Okeechobee County operated an eighty(80)acre sanitary landfill at the southeastern County line,approximately thirteen(13)miles east of the City. The County generated approximately 25,000 tons of solid waste per year,of which forty-five percent(45%)or 11,250 tons were contributed by the City of Okeechobee.Although no recycling or incineration programs were in effect,it was anticipated that this site would be sufficient to serve Okeechobee County through the planning period. Drainage: Drainage on the City's roads was accommodated by swales and ditches Drainage:Drainage facility improvements were made from 1990 through 1997. and FDOT storm drainage facilities. At Plan adoption,drainage facility improvements were needed,particularly in the area of NW 4th Street,where a former wetland was filled,which created frequent drainage problems. The City of Okeechobee is located in the Lake Okeechobee integrated drainage basin and is drained by Taylor Creek to the east and Popash Slough and Lemkin Creek to the south. Potable Water: The City of Okeechobee owned and operated a water treatment Potable Water:Update:Water connections-City of Okeechobee(1997) plant.The plant drew water directly from Lake Okeechobee and had 3,887 direct connections(see Table IV-4). The average daily demand on an annualized basis was On September 29,1998 the water utility assets of the City of Okeechobee, 2.14 MGD with a designed capacity of 2.88 MOD.Furthermore,the water Okeechobee Beach Water Association and the Kings Bay Water System were distribution system was also supported by two(2)250,000 gallon overhead storage transferred to the newly formed OUA.OUA continues to operate these systems at the tanks and 1.5 million gallons of storage available at the plant itself,for a total storage current location with capacities as follows: capacity of 2.0 million gallons.Map IV-2 indicates the services area at Plan adoption.The predominant land use served by the public water facility was 1. Surface Water Treatment Plant 3.20 MGD residential which comprised approximately eighty percent(80%)of all the connections;the remaining twenty percent(20%)was commercial.Potable water 2. Ground Water Treatment Plant 1.00 MGD service was available to all City residents. 3. Kings Bay Water Plant 0.10 MGD TABLE IV-4 Total 4.30 MGD WATER CONNECTIONS* Residential Commercial Connections Inside City Limits 1,542 517 Connections Outside City Limits 1,587 241 Total Connections 3,129 758 *December 31,1989 Source: Okeechobee Utility Authority. Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge: Okeechobee County and the City of Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge:The OVA have no ordinance specifically Okeechobee are underlain by the Floridan Aquifer which is replenished by rainfall. addressing the development and/or protection of recharge areas.However,a However,virtually no recharge to the aquifer is within the County. framework of policies has been established at the State and Regional levels aimed at November 17, 1998 I V-2 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE,DRAINAGE,POTABLE WATER AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE ELEMENT 9J-5 CI'T'ATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOrI'lON (1990) CURRENT CONDI'T'IONS (1997-98) At Plan adoption the City of Okeechobee had no ordinance specifically addressing fostering an awareness to aquifer recharge areas in which to guide the activities of the development and/or protection of recharge areas.However,a framework of government. policies was established at the State and Regional levels aimed at fostering an awareness to aquifer recharge areas in which to guide the activities of government. The intended effect of the policies was to ensure that government functions were carried out with aquifer recharge-related issues in mind which included activities by local governments,state agencies,and regional entities including the water management districts and regional planning councils. 9J-5.0011(1)(d) Identification of Sanitary Sewer: The Eckerd Youth Development Center,a juvenile detention Sanitary Sewer:Public water service is available to most properties inside the City Public and Private Sanitary Sewer facility north of the City had its own sewage treatment plant,which was operated by and the area around the City limits. Facilities,Solid Waste,Drainage, the City ofOkeechobce.The plant's capacity of 0.2 MGD was operating well below and Potable Water Facilities capacity at Plan adoption. Public sanitary sewer service is available to most properties inside the City and the area around the City limits. Two-thirds of the City's residents were served by individual septic tanks.Septic tanks systems were usually used to serve single housing units located outside the service Public sanitary service is available in the northwest,southwest,and the southeast area of sewage treatment plants. area inside the City along with specific areas outside the City.Septic tanks are used in the residential areas of the City where sewer service is not available. Approximately 400 residential customers inside the City have sewer available,but have not connected due to lack of plant capacity.These customers will be required to connect as soon as possible. Potable Water:The Okeechobee Beach Water Association(OBWA)purchased water Potable Water: This has been mentioned in more detail above(9J-5.0011(1)("a) from the City of Okeechobee and supplied it to private residences which amounted to Potable Water). 3,113 residential units. The average water purchased from the City per month was 0.59 MGD. The Eckerd Youth Development Center also operated a water treatment plant with a 0.18 MOD capacity. The remainder of Okeechobee County and City residents received their water from shallow wells. 9J-5.0011(1)(e) Service Area Sanitary Sewer: At Plan adoption,more than half the City's residents relied on Sanitary Sewer: This has been mentioned in more detail above(9J-5.0011(1)(a) Consideration septic tanks for disposal of sewage representing an unfavorable situation for future Sanitary Sewer). developments. The US Department of Agriculture's Soil Survey for Okeechobee County,showed that the predominant soil types in the City were Immokalee and Sewer Systems Specifications(1998) Myakka fine sands which have a low degree of suitability for filtration of sewage due to high water table conditions and periodic flooding. City Population on Sewer 2 095 Average Daily Flor(MOD) 0 509 While public water service was not available to all properties,sewer lines were Peak Daily Flor(MOD) 0 664 placed in all sections of the City rather than being just concentrated in specific areas. Capacity of Treatment Facility 1.6 MGD Soil types represented in the Soil Survey pointed out that septic tanks were generally limited due to the high water table. November 17, 1998 IV-3 i t i I I I I 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE,DRAINAGE,POTABLE WATER AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Sewer System Specifications(1989) Population 4 958 City Population on Sewer 1 363 Service Populations 2,165 Average Daily Flow(MGD) 0 32 Peak Daily Flow(MGD) 0 43 Peak Factor 1 35 Inflow/Infiltration Factor 1 35 User Population LOS(god) 1 46 Capacity of Treatment Facility 0.6 Solid Waste: At Plan adoption,the City of Okeechobee generated solid waste at a Solid Waste: rate of approximately 11,250 tons per year.This represented forty-five percent(45%) of the County's solid waste stream,while the City had only eleven percent(11%)of the population.Such a discrepancy can be explained by the presence of businesses and industries in the City,as well as large numbers of people living an urban or suburban lifestyle,as contrasted with the rural/agricultural nature of outlying areas.It also suggested that some solid waste in unincorporated areas may have been disposed of outside of the County's organized collection system,through such methods as burning,burial,or even improper dumping.These factors helped explain the City's relatively high LOS of 12.4 pounds per day;the overall figure for the entire County was approximately 3.2 pounds per capita per day. Although the City of Okeechobee did not own or operate the landfill,its ability to dispose of its solid waste adequately depended on the overall demand being placed on the facility.Therefore,the following analysis considered the entire capacity of the landfill and waste amounts generated by all of Okeechobee County.In order to project landfill capacity use rates it was necessary to translate the LOS figure from pounds per capita per day to cubic yards(CY)per capita per year.Using the standard conversion factor of 900 pounds of solid waste per cubic yard,3.2 pounds per capita per day becomes 1.3 CY per capita per year. Drainage: Drainage: Potable Water: At Plan adoption,the City's water plant was slated for expansion Potable Water: This has been mentioned in more detail above(9J-5.0011(1)(a) from a 2.88 MGD capacity to 4.88 MGD by 1995.The proposed expansion resulted Potable Water). in future projections showing water supplies being more than adequate to serve the community into the next planning period.Additionally,storage capacity also showed more than adequate levels. 9J-5.0011(1)(f) Facility Capacity Sanitary Sewer: Sanitary Sewer: Analysis • Identify Existing Conditions Projected Demand: Table IV-5 showed projected sewer demand for the City of • Projected Facility Capacity Okeechobee.These figures were based on population growth projections provided in Demand the Population Projections section of the Comprehensive Plan.They were a function November l7, 1998 I V-4 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE,DRAINAGE,POTABLE WATER AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) • Project Facility Capacity Demand of projected service coverage within the City,the City's expected share of total sewer TABLE IV-9 for Remainder of Planning Pcriod capacity,inflow/infiltration,and levels of service. PROJECTED SEWER DEMAND • TABLE IV-5 1998 2003 PROJECTED SEWER DEMAND-CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Average Daily Flow(MOD) 0.669 0.750 Peak Flow(MGD) 0.903 1.012 1990 1995' 2000" Source:OUA,1998. Average Daily Flow(MGD) 0.32 0.69 0.68 Percent of Capacity Needed 52.8% 57.6% 56.6% The OUA waste water treatment plant was expanded in October of 1998 from 0.6 Peak Flow(MOD) 0.43 0.93 0.92 MOD to 1.6 MOD. Percent of Capacity Needed 71.2% 77.6% 76.3% 'Assumes plant expansion to 1.2 MGD Extensions taking place have remained in the urban service areas.OUA service area Source:CFRPC is County-wide plus a portion of Glades County. Additional Capacity Needs: With the City's high rate of growth and the projected 800 connections,demand for sewer service was expected to outstrip existing sewage treatment capacity before 1995.When the planned expansion was completed, capacity was estimated to increase from 0.6 to 1.2 MGD.The projections presented in Table IV-5 were based on the proposed improvement which was already funded and included in the 5-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements. Adopted Level of Service: The sewer demand projections in Table IV-5 indicated a slight drop from 1995 to 2000 which was due to an assumption that infiltrations and inflow into the system would be reduced from thirty-four percent(34%)to twenty percent(20%).In other words,increasing efficiency in the system's physical components would counterbalance rising demand during the planning period, resulting in a slight decline in sewer use after 1995. This assumption was the basis for determining the City's adopted level of service(LOS). As Table IV-6 showed, user LOS stood at 146 in 1990,dropped to 138 in 1995,and eventually reached 130 in the year 2000.User LOS represented the best estimate as to actual water use per person per day.The expected reduction in infiltration/inflow accounted for the change. TABLE IV-6 RECOMMENDED CHANGES IN SEWER DEMAND VARIABLES 1990 1995 2000 User LOS(gcd) 146 138 130 Inflow/Infiltration 35% 28% 20% City Service Charge 33% 74% 75% County Capacity 24% 24% 24% Share Note:These percentages do not total 100. Source: CFRPC November 17, l99H 1V-3 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE,DRAINAGE,POTABLE WATER AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) The City recognized that some system enlargements would occur outside municipal boundaries,but also that some practical limits would be imposed to discourage urban sprawl and maximize the efficiency of its capital investments.Therefore,a policy decision was made that future extensions of sewer and potable water service would remain within the Urban Residential area as established in the Okeechobee County Comprehensive Plan(see Map IV-3).While this land use designation generally corresponded to the City and surrounding urbanized areas,it was relatively large and was not meant to be interpreted as a future service area.Within the Urban Residential boundaries,the City may provide sewer service to specific location based on several considerations,including the following: • location and/or physical features of the site which determine whether the project is feasible from an engineering standpoint; • costs associated with the project; • available capacity in to sewage treatment plant;and • competing priorities for capital improvements within the City. Solid Waste: Solid Waste:Solid Waste reductions of thirty percent(30%)has been achieved. Level of service capacity is on targeL Projected Demand: The remaining capacity of the Okeechobee County Landfill was approximately 0.92 million cubic yards which was consumed at an average rate of 3.16 pounds per capita per day or 1.28 CY per capita per year.In light of the Solid Waste Management Act of 1988,which mandated a thirty percent(30%)reduction in solid waste volumes by the end of 1994,it was assumed that these levels of service would decline accordingly by 1995.Table IV-7 projected the County's use of this landfill capacity through the year 2000. TABLE IV-7 PROJECTED USE OF LANDFILL CAPACITY,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Amount Deposited Remaining Capacity Year (Cubic Yards) (Cubic Yards) 1990 55,556 868,889 1991 53,868 815,021 1992 51,969 763,052 1993 49,861 713,191 1994 47,543 665,647 1995 45,015 620,632 1996 45,987 574,645 1997 46,981 527,664 1998 47,996 479,669 1999 49,032 430,636 2000 49,877 380,760 Source: Okeechobee County,CFRPC. November 17, 1998 IV-6 1 1e' a A 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE,DRAINAGE,POTABLE WATER AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) As the table showed,there would be approximately 381,000 cubic yards of capacity remaining in the landfill at the end of the planning period.At that level of service,it represented 6.9 years of available capacity. Waste Processing Plant: At Plan adoption,the County expected to construct of a waste processing plant which was to be built on part of the County's landfill site. The facility was proposed to produce organic composts for use in agricultural activities. The county projected that the total reduction of solid waste to the landfill would be approximately sixty percent(60%),should the facility be built. Additionally,the City's level of service for landfill use would also reduce at the equivalent amount. Recycling: As a means of further reducing solid waste volumes,the City hoped to establish a recycling program in a cooperative effort with the County.The City envisioned the program would generate revenue and would support the goals included in the Solid Waste Management Act of 1988. Drainage: Drainage: Potable Water: Projected Demand Potable Water: Projected Demand Potable Water System Specifications Potable Water System Specifications Avg.Annual Daily Flow(MGD) 2 14 Avg.Annual Daily Flow(MGD) 1 82 Peak Flow(MGD) 2 88 Peak Flow(MGD) 2 73 Peak Factor 150% Peak Factor 150% Storage Capacity(MOD) 2 00 Storage Capacity(MOD) 4 00 Storage/Maximum Daily Flow 69.4% Design Capacity of Facility(MGD) 2 88 This has been mentioned in more detail above(9J-5.0011(1)(a)Potable Water). Future Design Capacity(MGD) 4 88 Level of Service(gcd) 126 Municipal Water Wells:Seven(7)wells were installed in 1995,four(4)of which have pumps at this time. Number of Connections Res. Comm. Totals In-City 1,542 517 2,059 Out of City 1,587 241 1,828 Totals 3,129 758 3,887 Service Population Estimated Peak Population of City(1990) 4,958 Percentage of City Pop.w/water Service 94% Number of In-City Connections 2,059 Persons/Connection on City System 2 20 Total Connections on City System 3,887 Service Population(excluding OBWA) 8,551 November 17, 1998 1V-7 4 - , 4 4 4 r CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE,DRAINAGE,POTABLE WATER AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) OBWA Service Population(@ 2.7 persons/connections) 8,405 Total Service Population 16,957 In order to predict future demand,it was necessary to dctemune service level, measured in gallons per capita per day,which could be related to future population growth.Assuming that the operating level of service remained the same through the end of the planning period,prediction of future demand was made by multiplying this figure by future population. TABLE IV-8 WATER DEMAND PROJECTIONS CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SERVICE AREA 1989 1995 2000 Avg.Daily Flow(MGD) 2.14 2.21 2.29 Percent of Capacity 74.4 45.3 46.8 Source: CFRPC. Because County customers comprised such a large portion of the City's water use there was a need to make some kind of estimate of future service population, including residents of unincorporated areas.Therefore,it was necessary to assume that the number would grow at the same rate as City population.Using the City's Public Works Department's population standard of 2.2 persons for each of the 3,887 connections,it was apparent that there were 8,551 city and non-city residents using the city-owned facilities for distributing potable water. An additional factor was considered,the Okeechobee Beach Water Association (OBWA),an independent distribution system which purchased treated water from the City.OBWA's standard of 2.7 person per connections multiplied by 3,113 connections,yield an estimate of 8,405 persons using City water in addition to those on the City system. The total number of area residents using the City's water supplies was estimated at 16,956.This number represented approximately 3.42 times the population of the City itself,and was assumed to hold steady through the planning period Hence,City population figures for 1995 and 2000 were multiplied by 3.42 to indicate future service area populations.These estimates were then multiplied by level of service (126 gcd)to predict future water demand. Conservation: At Plan adoption,the City projected that it would reduce its per capita water consumption by ten percent(10%)by the year 2000.Some reduction in water use would be achieved through routine maintenance and repair of the distribution system,such as fixing leaks in water lines or joints,and by ensuring that all water meters were functioning properly. An additional strategy was to require November 17, 1998 IV-8 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE,DRAINAGE,POTABLE WATER AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) water-saving measures,in new development,through building code amendments and other regulations. Municipal Water Wells: As a means of meeting its increasing water needs,the City considered establishing public supply wells. The proposal was under review by the South Florida Water Management District at Plan adoption. A preliminary engineering study commissioned by the City indicated that the proposed use of wells as a public water supply was feasible. The wells were expected to be in use by 1993. It was assumed that the wells would supplement,rather than replace,the existing treatment facility which draws water from Lake Okeechobee. Use of groundwater was favored over increased Lake withdrawals because groundwater is more consistent in quality than surface water,and required less treatment. Although the specific locations of the wells were proposed to SFWMD,final approval of these sites was not granted at Plan adoption. Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge: At Plan adoption the City did not have an aquifer or groundwater protection ordinance,but regulations were being proposed as part of the land development regulations. Although there were no high recharge areas in the City,special consideration was given to aquifer recharge areas in land use plan and regulations.Furthermore,the City proposed coordination efforts with the SFWMD to manage and protect groundwater recharge areas. November 17, 1998 1V-9 i 1 1 1 i i i 1 i i i i i i i i i i r SEWER SERVICE AREA CITY OF OKEECHOBEE • 1 1 1 4 I 1 1 1 7 1 '- '7+K—�L- � i 1111'''' nriC� �11u cI '. I ' 11-71-1 .�i t MGtiLl, I - I n ILO I HIIuu IUI ''LA, OC!(.1[ )LU L_J L_ ' II � I lLU flnIn[ 1 TL][ cc �_-1 ! IL mu _DI iI UW 1• _°• •R911 nr r[M� 1 111 i► E' r U. LA )o[ITL 1 U — . C) l' fl D �� . III II �O n i .l II, "u u ur- _ u er i n � ,, I; • - MAP IV-1 1 1 1 I I 1 I I I I I 1 1 I I 1 I 1 1 WATER SERVICE AREA ' II it CITY OF OKEECHOBEE -,-- Pi ii INI . . •,. • I . fl -1 " t 11114111 m1u1_ - I 11 _, � 1L1 !•■1 �� e L n i 1 I I j i .! '• L ___1 l_ r lugr II 1 [ 11 i;' .. = 1J' .. ! 1 t 1 i ! I t r r J J 1111 11 _. 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WWI -- MAP IV-3J 1 1 2 a 1 I f l l S p CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CONSERVATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.0013(1) Collect and Analyze The use and/or preservation of natural resources was largely controlled by economic Available Conservation Data and political concerns. Effective conservation efforts resulted in the wise use of resources for the maximum benefit of the City's residents. Public awareness of the importance of natural resources was one of the first steps in developing programs targeting their preservation. While this Element specifically addresses the City of Okeechobee,it also included discussion of natural resources to be found in unincorporated Okeechobee County. Most natural resources having economic and recreational value were outside the city limits and therefore considered jointly with those lying within the City's jurisdiction. Natural systems did not recognize political boundaries and likewise were available to all residents of the Okeechobee community,regardless of where they resided. 9J-5.0013(1)(a) Inventory Natural Air Quality:The City of Okeechobee was fortunate in that air pollution problems Resources,Rivers,Bays,Lakes, were minimal to nonexistent. Wetlands,Floodplains Surface Water Bodies: Taylor Creek is the only significant surface water body Surface Water Bodies:This section will be updated with data from the Everglades within the City of Okeechobee.Rising from small tributaries in the central part of the Restoration Program.Taylor Creek is still the significant surface water body in the County,it flows southward through the eastern half of the City and then into Lake City that requires protection. Okeechobee. At Plan adoption,much of Taylor Creek's course through the City was channelized,and a significant amount of its flow was diverted around the City by the Water quality has remained status quo since Plan adoption- L-63(N)Canal,meeting and the creek at a point 1.5 miles north of the City limits. Water quality was a problem,as the loss of wetlands impaired natural purification processes. Also,Taylor Creek has been identified as major contributor of phosphorus into Lake Okeechobee due to agricultural activities within its basin.The City's impacts on pollutant loading in Taylor Creek was documented.However,urban runoff,carrying oil,fertilizers and various other chemicals,had a substantial effect on the creek's water quality.Adding to the problem were proliferation of septic tanks in the City, and a high water table,which impaired the ability of the wastewater treatment plant to dispose of effluent through spray irrigation. The only river in proximity to the City of Okeechobee is the Kissimmee River,which originates near Orlando,in Orange County.The headwaters of the Kissimmee River, made up of Shingle Creek and Reedy Creek,are sluggish streams that travel through swampy land emptying into Lake Tohopekaliga and then Cypress Lake.The river then continues southward through two(2)more lakes and 150 miles of rangeland, agricultural lands and wetlands to its mouth at Lake Okeechobee. The Arbuckle Creek drainage area,forming the western edge of the Kissimmee River basin,begins near Reedy Lake in Polk County.This lake drains through Reedy Creek and Livingston Creek to Lake Arbuckle southward to Lake Istokpoga. The Istokpoga Canal connects Lake Istokpoga to the Kissimmee River thirty-five(35)miles above Lake Okeechobee. Several tributaries to the Kissimmee River,and other streams, including Taylor Creek and Nubbin Slough,also flow through Okeechobee County. Wetlands: Historically,Taylor Creek had been subject to flooding,and once November 17, 1998 V-1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CONSERVATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) generated a substantial system of wetlands in southern Okeechobee County. However,an extensive channelization effort and the digging of the L-63(N)Canal turned the creek into what amounts to a conveyance system for stormwater. Remaining wetlands within the City of Okeechobee were isolated and sparse in nature,and were generally characterized as temporarily or seasonally flooded(US Department of the Interior,National Wetlands Inventory). Although minimally present in the City,wetlands were relatively plentiful in Okeechobee County and generally undisturbed.They support a variety of plant and animal life,as can be seen in the following discussion. The following analysis was taken from Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States,prepared by the US Department of the Interior,Fish and Wildlife Service in 1979. Wetlands are generally defined as lands where saturation with water is the dominant factor determining the nature of soil development and the type of plant and animal communities living in the soil and on its surface.The single feature that most wetlands share is soil or substrate that is at least periodically saturated with or covered by water.The water creates severe physiological problems for all plants and animals except those that are adapted for life in water or saturated soil. Of the five(5)major wetlands systems,(Marine,Estaurine,Riverine,Lacustrine,and Palustrine),three(3)are present in Okeechobee County. The Riverine System is defined as including all wetlands and deepwater habitats contained within a channel.A channel is an open conduit,either naturally or artificially created,which periodically or continuously contains moving water,or which forms an connecting link between two(2)bodies of standing water. The Kissimmee River and its floodplain were classified as part of the Riverine System.At Plan adoption,the river bottom was composed primarily of sand and mud,constituting an unconsolidated bottom.The shore was also composed of unconsolidated materials including sand,mud,organic materials,and some vegetation.The dominant species supported by this system included the mayfly, freshwater mollusk,sewage worm,crayfish,cocklebur,and horse tail. The Lacustrine System is defined as including permanently flooded lakes and reservoirs,intermittent lakes,and tidal lakes.Where a river enters a lake,such as the Kissimmee River emptying into Lake Okeechobee,the extension of the Lacustrine shoreline forms the Riverine-Lacustrine boundary.Lake Okeechobee and its shoreline would be classified as part of the Lacustrine system.The lake has a bed of aquatic moss,algal,rooted vascular vegetation and floating vegetation.The Lakeshore is primarily composed of unconsolidated materials including sand,mud,organic materials,and vegetation.The dominant species supported by t his system include stonewort,moss,widgeon grass,duckweed,leech,freshwater mollusk,pond snail, midge larvae,and goosefoot. November 17,1998 V-2 r1 ! I I 1 I s It If 1 i CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CONSERVATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) The Palustrine System is defined as including vegetated wetlands traditionally referred to as marsh,swamp,bog,fen,and prairie.These types of wetlands are found throughout the United States.This category also includes permanent of intermittent ponds.This type of wetlands supports a variety of plant and animal life depending upon the characteristics of the wetland area. Map V-4 identifies wetlands and deepwater habitats in Okeechobee County.Map V-5 identifies wetland areas within the City of Okeechobee. Soils: Floodplains: The City of Okeechobee is protected form most flooding situation by the L63(N)Canal,which diverts water from Taylor Creek directly into Lake Okeechobee,bypassing the City.Because the flooding danger has largely been eliminated,the City does not participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, and no Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM)is available to identify flood prone areas. Areas historically subject to flooding can be roughly identified by soil types which indicate frequently wet conditions. Future development on properties which may once have been subject to flooding will be guided by the Environmental Site Review process(see Future Land Use Element)and other conservation-related policies. Water Pollution: Water Quality: At Plan adoption,water quality in the Kissimmee River was degraded by sewage treatment plant discharges and urban agricultural runoff in the Orlando area. Structural changes in the river itself have had a negative impact on the lower portion of the river. From lake Kissimmee to Lake Okeechobee,the Kissimmee River is a deep channel with little or no floodplain as a result of a channelization project by the Army Corps Of Engineers.Although the water quality in the channel did not appear to be poor,nutrient-rich runoff from agricultural and rangeland areas flowed quickly through the river to Lake Okeechobee and aggravates eutrophication problems there. Efforts to restore parts of the river to its natural, meandering course had shown a degree of success. Efforts to restore the rest of the lower Kissimmee River continued. Maps V-1 and V-2 indicated average overall water quality for the upper and lower Kissimmee River basin at the time Plan adoption. There are no lakes in the City of Okeechobee,although Lake Okeechobee,which forms the County's southern boundary,is nearby.Lake Okeechobee encompasses 727 square miles.The lake receives drainage from numerous sources in the Kissimmee River basin,including the Kissimmee River,Indian Prairie Canal, Fisheating Creek,and the Taylor Creek/Nubin Slough area.The primary land use adjacent to the northeast edge of the lake is dairy farming. Water quality problems in the north end of the lake included elevated phosphorus and chloroform concentrations,and in the south part of the lake increased nutrients and pesticide problems were caused by backpumping.Consequently,in different November 17,1998 V-3 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CONSERVATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) locations and different seasons,the lake received varying amounts and types of pollution. Map V-3 indicates average overall water quality of Lake Okeechobee. 9J-5.0013(1)(a) Valuable Mineral The only mineral resources noted in or near the City of Okeechobee are sand and Deposits sand with clay and kaolin. 9J-5.0013(1)(a) Soil Erosion Problems According to the Okeechobee County Soil Conservation Service,there were no areas of severe soil erosion in the City at Plan adoption.This was primarily due to the flat terrain and dense surface vegetation found in undeveloped areas.Soil erosion sometimes occurred but only when land was cleared for development or agricultural purposes and left without surface vegetation for extended time periods or during dry, windy weather. 9J-5.0013(1)(a) Natural Habitat and The Florida Natural Areas Inventory(FNAI),a joint program of the Florida In 1998,the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission(FGFWFC)provided Vegetative Communities Department of Environmental Protection and private non-profit funding,developed up-to-date Maps V-4 through V-6 reflecting priority wetlands,strategic habitat and classified 81 natural communities that had been identified as collectively conservation areas,biodiversity hot spots,and land cover for the City of Okeechobee constituting the original,natural biological associations of Florida. A natural and its immediate surroundings.These maps are now included in our data and community is described,by the FNAI,as"a distinct and reoccurring assemblage of analysis as updates to the information provided at the time of Plan adoption. populations of plants,and fungi naturally associated with each other and their environment."Natural communities were characterized and defined by a combination of appearances vegetation structure and composition,topography,and soils. They are named for their most characteristic biological or physical features. The US Fish and Wildlife Commission identified five(5)major upland Vegetative communities within the City at Plan adoption. The identified communities were Dry Prairies,Pinelands,Xeric Oak Scrub,Mixed Hardwood Pine Forests,and Hardwood Hammocks and Forests. A brief discussion of the major characteristics of each of these communities is included as follows: Dry Prairies-Dry Prairies are large grass and shnrblands occurring on very flat terrain interspersed scattered cypress domes and strands,bayheads,isolated freshwater marshes and hardwood hammocks.This community is by many species of grasses,sedges,herbs and shrubs,including saw palmetto prairies, which consist of former pine flatwoods where the overstory trees have been thinned or removes,are also included in this category.These sites contain highly scattered pines which cover less than ten(10)to fifteen(15)percent of an area. Pinelands-The Pinelands category includes north and south Florida pine Iatwoods,south Florida pine rocklands,and commercial pine plantations.Pine latwoods occur on flat sandy terrain where the overstory is characterized by longleaf pine,slash pine,or pond pine.Generally,flatwoods dominated by longleaf pine occur on well-drained sites,while pond pine is found in poorly drained areas,and slash pine occupies intermediate or moderately moist areas. The understory and groundcover within these three(3)communities are somewhat similar and include several species such as saw palmetto,gallbeny, November 17,1998 V-4 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CONSERVATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) wax myrtle,and a wide variety of grasses and herbs. Generally wiregrass and runner oak dominate longleaf pine sites,fetterbush and bay trees are found in pond pine areas,while saw palmetto,gallbeny,and rusty lyonia occupy slash pine flatwood sites. Cypress domes,bayheads,titi swamps,and freshwater marshes are commonly interspersed in isolated depressions throughout this community type,and is a major disturbance factor. Scrubby flatwoods is other pineland type which occurs on ridges. Longleaf pine or slash pine dominate the overstory,while the groundcover is similar to the xeric oak scrub community. Xeric Oak Scrub-Xeric oak scrub is a xeric hardwood community typically consisting of clumped patches of low growing interspersed with bare at of white sand. This community occurs on areas of deep,well-washed,sterile sands,and it is the same understory complex of scrubby oaks and other ground cover species that in the sand pine scrub community.This condition frequently occurs when the short time periods between severe fires results the complete removal of sand pine as an overstory species.The xeric oak scrub community is dominated by myrtle oak,Champan's oak,sandlive oak,scrub holly,scrub plum,scrub hickory,rosemary,and saw palmetto.Fire is important in setting back plant succession and maintaining viable oak scrubs. Mixed Hardwood Pine Forests-This community is the souther extension of the Piedmont southern mixed hardwoods.Younger stands may be predominantly pines,while a complex of various hardwoods become co- dominants as the system matures over time through plant succession.The overstory consist of shortleaf and loblolly pine,American beech,mokemut hickory,southern red oak,water oak,American holly,and dogwood.Also included in this category are other upland lbrests that occur statewide which contain a mixture of conifers and hardwoods as the co-dominant overstory component.These communities contain longleaf pine,slash pine,and loblolly pine mixed association with live oak,laurel oak,and water oak,together with other hardwood species characteristics of the upland hardwood hammocks and forests class. I lardwood Hammocks and Forests-This class includes the major upland hardwoods associations that occur statewide on fairly rich and sandy soils. Variations in species compositions,and the local or spatial distributions of these communities are due in part to differences in soil moisture regime,soil type,and geographic location within the State.The major variations within this association are xeric hammocks and live oak or cabbage palm hammocks. Xeric hammocks occur on deep,well drained,sandy soils where fire has been absent for long periods of time.These open,dry hammocks contain live oak, sand live oak,bluejack oak,blackjack oak,southern red oak,sand post oak. and pignut hickory.Live oak and cabbage palm hammocks are often found bordering large lakes and rivers. Novcu,bcu 17, 1998 V-5 a i i ! a a ! I a a a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CONSERVATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.0013(1)(a) Endangered or The Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission compiled a listing of endangered Threatened Species Based upon and potentially endangered fauna and flora in Florida in September 1986.The Available Information species and classifications located in the City of Okeechobee are listed below. Species Status Plants ('ommelina gigas Threatened Fisheries Spotted gar Common Bowfin Common Brown bullhead Common Largemouth bass Common Red ear sunfish Common Common snook Species of Special Concern Reptiles Alligator Species of Special Concern Eastern indigo snake Threatened Gopher turtle Species of Special Concern Species Status Everglade mink Threatened Manatee Threatened Round-tailed muskrat Species of Special Concern Birds American kestrel Threatened Caracara Threatened Snail kite Endangered Great white egret Species of Special Concern Little blue heron Species of Special Concern Short-tailed hawk Threatened Limpkin Species of Special Concern Burrowing owl Species of Special Concern Florida sandhill crane Threatened Bald eagle Threatened Wood stork Endangered Osprey Species of Special Concern 9J-5.0013(1)(b) Existing and Potential Existing Commercial Uses: Usage of Natural Resources Existing Recreational Uses: Existing Conservation Uses: Protection of natural habitats was vital in insuring the future of many rare species of plants and animals at Plan adoption.Often times development had taken precedence and natural communities were destroyed with little thought to the long-term impacts on the plants and animals of that community. Disturbance and destruction of ecological communities were the primary causes for the decline and loss of plant and animal species.It was irnpc,ative that local officials realize the impacts future development will have on threatened or endangered species and make decisions that gave adequate consideration to the protection and preservation of those species. November 17, 1998 V-6 1 1 a 1 ! ! 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CONSERVATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) The City recommended in the land development regulations,conservation and protection provisions such as: • Preserve the most sensitive portion or the Community; • Require developers to provide a development plan which promotes clustering of structures away from the fragmentation of large community associations; • Discourage the fragmentation of large community association; • Require new developments to provide buffers adjacent to ecological communities;and • Require sustaining management programs to restore affected disturbed parts. Known Pollution Problems: The quality of water resources for Okeechobee County was discussed extensively earlier in this element.The air quality for the Central Florida region,of which the City of Okeechobee is a part,is"considered to be attainment or unclassifiable for all criteria air pollutant currently regulated " (Central Florida Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan,p.II-171).The Regional Policy Plan did note,however,that most of the Central Florida region has no predicted air quality problems for the immediate future. Potential for Preservation: 9J-5.0013(1)(c) Current and Projected Existing Potable Water Sources: The SFWMD,which served the majority of Water Needs Okeechobee County(63,3730 acres in the northeastern portion of the County are in the St.Johns Water Management District),prepared background data on actual water use,and population and per capita estimates for 1980 and 1985.Tables V-1 to V-6 indicate the sources and consumption of water for the two(2)time frames.It should be noted that water use figures and related data provided below predate the Comprehensive Plan by several years and were developed for other purposes. Therefore,they may not have been precisely consistent in the Sanitary Sewer,Solid Waste,Drainage,Potable Water and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Element. TABLE V-1 1980 POTABLE WATER USE Utility Pumpage In Million of Gallons Daily Maximum Total Service Area Gallon Day/ Treated/ Permanent Avg. Annual per Average Total Utility Name Population Day Total Capita Day Raw Florida School for 457 .09 33.1 197 N/A N/A Boys City of Okeechobee 11,203 1.5 550.0 134 1.4 .84 November 17, 1998 V-7 1 $ 1 1 a l 1 t i ! CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CONSERVATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE V-1 1980 POTABLE WATER USE Utility Pumpage in Million of Gallons Daily Maximum Total Service Area Gallon Day/ Trrated/ Permanent Avg. Annual per Average Total Utility Name Population Day Total Capita Day Raw Residential Self- 8,284 1.31 479.0 158 N/A N/A Supplied&Small Utilities County Total* 19,944 2.9 1,062.1 146 *Portion of County in included on SFWMD;NA=Not Available Source: 1980 Potable Water Use Data,SFWMD. 1980 TABLE V-2 1985 POTABLE WATER USE,OKEECHOBEE COUNTY Total Population 24,545 Total Land&Water Area(sq.ml.) 780 SFWMD Portion Population 24,545 Land Water Area(sq.mi.) 677 Population Public Supply 13,715 Population Domestic Self 10,427 Supplied Gallons/Capita/Day 151 Acres Irrigated 4,941 Source: 1985 Potable Water Use Data,SFWMD,1985. The SFWMD also provided a breakdown of water use by category for 1985. November 17,1998 V-8 I a a a a I a a a 1 a a a a a a 1 1 a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CONSERVATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE V-3 1985 WATER USE BY CATEGORY,OKEECHOBEE COUNTY(MGD) Ground Surface Total Public 0.00 1.93 1.93 Domestic 1.57 0.00 1.57 Industrial 0.16 0.00 0.16 Agricultural 15.04 2.72 17.76 Thermoelectric 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 16.77 4.65 21.42 Agricultural irrigation accounts for 12.96 mgd water consumption.Table V-4 indicates the water use for 1985 acreage by the irrigation system type. TABLE V-4 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AGRICULTURE 1985 ACREAGE - BY IRRIGATION SYSTEM TYPE Irrigated Low Water Use Crop Type Acres Sprinkler Flood Volume (mgd) Cabbage 0 0 0 0 0 Cucumbers 0 0 0 0 0 Peppers 0 0 0 0 0 Potatoes 0 0 0 0 0 Tomatoes 0 0 0 0 0 Sweet Com 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Vegetables 50 0 50 0 0 Citrus 2,944 270 226 2,448 8 Strawberries 0 0 0 0 0 Watermelons 200 0 200 0 0 Miscellaneous Fruit 0 0 0 0 0 Field Com 0 0 0 0 0 Rice 0 0 0 0 0 Sorghum 400 0 400 0 1 Soybeans 0 0 0 0 0 Sugar Cane 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous Grains 200 0 200 0 0 Flower&Foliage 0 0 0 0 0 Woody Ornamentals 125 0 125 0 1 Improved Pasture 262 0 262 0 0 Sod 660 260 400 0 2 Turf 100 100 0 0 0 Total 4.941 630 1.863 2.448 13 Existing Potable Water Demand: November 17,1998 V-9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CONSERVATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Existing and Projected Industrial Water Demand: Based on estimated service area population,the City of Okeechobee projected water use through 1994.Table V-5 below outlines the projections. TABLE V-5 PUBLIC WATER FACILITY PROJECTED WATER USE: 1985-1994 CITY/COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE I I Total Proj.Svc. #of Units* Annual Average Maximum Year Area Pop. (Clum.) (mg) Day(mgd) Day(mgd) 1985 19,389 6,463 708 1.939 2.88 1986 20,799 6,933 761 2.08 3.1 1987 22,401 7,467 818 2.24 3.33 1988 24,099 8,033 880 2.41 3.6 1989 26,001 8,667 946 2.6 3.87 1990 2,799 9,333 1,017 2.8 4.16 1991 30,000 10,000 1,093 3 4.47 1992 32,301 10,767 1,175 3.23 4.8 1993 34,701 11,567 1,263 3.47 5.16 1994 37,299 12,433 1,358 3.73 5.55 Source:SFWMD,Utility Permit Applications,August,1987. By using the nationally accepted standard of 150 gallons per day per person, estimated water demand for Okeechobee through the year 2000 were indicated in the table below. TABLE V-6 TOTAL PROJECTED WATER DEMAND CITY/COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Projected Gallons Per Day Year Population Per Capita Daily Demand 1985 25,000 150 3,750,000 1990 30,975 150 4,646,250 1995 35,855 150 5,378,250 2000 39,729 150 5,959,350 Source: University of Florida,Bureau of Economic and Business Research, 1989. Quantity ofAvailable Water: The City of Okeechobee lies within a predominantly rural county serving as host to a wide variety of plant and animal species.The wise use and careful management of the abundant resources resulted in the possible social and economic benefits from them. November 17,1998 V-10 11 1 11 t f 1 3 / i ! it 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CONSERVATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) While the resources were available for the enjoyment of all area residents,the City's particular challenge was to protect those elements of the natural environment which still exists within its boundaries.Preservation of wildlife habitat and important vegetative communities could be addressed through land acquisition,development incentive programs,landscape or tree preservation ordinances,and other means. Measures to minimize urban runoff and maintain control of hazardous waste prevented the degradation of water quality in Taylor Creek,preserving fisheries and helping to protect the City's potable water supply(Lake Okeechobee). Analysis of Water Conservation, Use and Protection: The City encouraged water conservation through a twenty-five percent(25%)surcharge on residential water use in excess of 15,000 gallons per month.Also,a policy had been adopted for reduction of per capita water use by ten percent(10%)by the year 2000.Coordination and cooperation with the plans and policies of the SFWMD was critical,especially in times of severe shortage.Strategies to protect water quality and quantity were implemented through the development review process and land development regulations.The City coordinated water conservation programs with the County which addressed public education,technical advice,and reuse of water. November 17,1998 V-11 KISSImrE_ RIVER BASIN (UPPER) MAP V-1 in 0R1A CC AREA 1 .- It 1 \ - — 1 )■ �� J ( L.r ) ^ " Lw SHINGLE \`,:...,...: i. .. , , . .. .. ,. r--A t -: : .T., I.%S L I I 6.7.A.ST \ .. j - ` — n r ter. t ` ww L «� ( LAKE I /• `` `) nc_, =ZS- :it . � /�CfOF E:f:' / ALLIGATOR AIM C . 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I 1 0 1 2 Miles N OM ,I Coastal strand E Dry prairie (\ •Pinelands Sand pine scrub $ i Sandhlll IIII Xeric oak scrub Mixed hardwood pine forests is Hardwood hammocks and forests //Major roads Ttoplcal hardwood hammock /V Roads ■Coastal salt marsh Freshwater marsh& wet prairie Rails Cypress swamp Section lines Hardwood swamp Bay swamp 0 County boundary Shrub swamp Mangrove swamp Bottomland hardwoods IN Open water ••• Grassland(agriculture) Shrub and brushiand •Exotic plant communities Barren Map prepared by FGFWFC 11/13/98 ga CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION (1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.0014(1) Collect Recreation/Open At Plan adoption,the population of Okeechobee County experienced a tremendous Space Data increase between 1980 and 1990.The City of Okeechobee's population alone increased seventeen percent(17%)during that period.As a result,the demand for greater recreational opportunities and valuable open space became important issues. This Element will assess current and future needs for recreation sites and facilities based on estimated recreation demand,the availability of recreation to the public, and the adequacy of existing recreation sites and facilities. Recreational planning began with examining the community's stock of recreational sites and facilities.In order to better understand the purpose served by the sites and facilities,it was best to first understand what characterized some sites and facilities from others.The following is a discussion of recreational classifications. Recreational sites are frequently classified as resource-based or activity-based. Resource-based sites and facilities are centered around particular natural resources and may provide opportunities for picnicking,hiking,hunting,water sports,fishing or simply enjoying nature.Activity-based recreational sites and facilities are developed for the enjoyment of particular activities such as basketball, basebalUsoftball or football,recreational programs such as aerobics and painting, senior citizen activities,and many spectator sports. Recreation encompasses a range of activities that can be categorized as either active or passive.Active recreational opportunities involve the user as an active participant, such as; baseball,golf,aerobics.On the other hand,passive recreational opportunities are pursued in a more leisurely manner e.g.,nature walks,picnicking, movie-going.Some activities,such as hiking and bicycling may be either active or passive,depending upon the effort expended. 9J-5.0014(1) City Parks and Parks are areas permanently dedicated to recreational,aesthetic,educational,and/or Community Parks:Recreation remains an important part of the lives of residents of Recreation Facilities cultural uses,and generally serve as the principal recreational sites for cities and Okeechobee.Visitors from neighboring counties continue to be attracted to counties.They can be used for both passive and active forms of recreation and many Okeechobee because of recreational activities associated with Lake Okeechobee. contain both resource-and activity-based facilities.The following is a listing of the different classifications used to define the City of Okeechobee's parks: As part of the City's Five-Year Capital Improvements,the City has allocated$72,150 for several improvements/upgrades planned for the City Hall Park which is owned Community Parks: A park containing ten(10)to one hundred(100)acres;serves and maintained by the City.These improvements include a pedestrian walkway and the population of the entire city and maybe reached by walking,bicycling or driving; bicycle trail,several security lights,picnic tables and landscaping.A detailed list contains a wide variety of facilities,both resource-and activity-based;and offers with funding sources are provided in the Capital Improvements Element. opportunities to participate in a wide array of activities within a particular area. Neighborhood Parks: A park containing less than one(1)acre and up to ten(10) acres;serves the population of a neighborhood and is generally accessible by walking or bicycling;generally contains more facilities than mini-parks;and may contain a mixture of various facilities,both resource-and activity-based. Mini-Parks: A park of less than one(1)acre in size;serves the population of a neighborhood and is generally accessible by walking or bicycling;generally contains November 17, 1998 VI-1 i 1 I r i r s i i 1 t CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) landscaping,playground equipment,and/or monuments;and is used to create small "pockets"or"infills"for low impact recreational activity. Special Purpose Parks: A park,building or area containing less than five(5)acres; serves either a neighborhood,a group of neighborhoods or the entire city and may be reached by walking,bicycling or driving,usually characterized by one(1)particular facility,such as a boat ramp or community center,but may be complemented by other facilities. 9J-5.0014(1) Potential Park Sites Undeveloped Parks Undeveloped Parks Woodland Park,an 18-acre site was undeveloped at the time of Plan adoption.Since then,the Park has been developed. 9J-5.0014(1) Park and Open Space At Plan adoption,Okeechobee County had a variety of both resource-and All of the existing recreation sites remain as being fully utilized. Acreage activity-based recreational sites and facilities.Table VI-1 is a listing of existing sites and facilities.Map VI-1 indicates the generalized location of recreation sites in the County existing at the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.. TABLE VI-1 EXISTING RECREATION SITES AND FACILITIES CITY/COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Facilities Area in Site Name Category Type Available Acres City Maintained Sites and Facilities: Taylor Creek Boat Resource-based Boat launch 2 Ramp* (special park) Park Avenue Greenbelt* Activity-based Benches 5.4 (neighborhood Bandstand park) Tables County Maintained Sites and Facilities: Up the Grove Beach Resource-based Swimming 3 (special park) Picnicking Woodland Park Resource-based Undeveloped 18 Okeechobee Historical Activity-based Museum/Archi 2 Park (special park) yes site Okeechobee Activity-based 2 racquetball 2.5 Racquetball* (special park) courts Okeechobee Swimming Activity-based Swimming pool 1 Pool* (special park) Bath house Okeechobee Recreational Activity-based 2 Ball fields 5 Park* (special park) 2 Tennis Courts Picnic tables Play equipment Okeechobee Softball Activity-based Ball diamond 7.5 Complex (community Dugouts park) Bleachers November 17,1998 V1-2 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE VI-1 EXISTING RECREATION SITES AND FACILITIES CITY/COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE k 1/I\ I h Facilities Area in Site Name Category Type Available Acres Okeechobee Teen Activity-based Game room 0.32 Center* (community Meeting room park) Douglas Park Ballfield Activity-based Softball field 2 (special park) Douglas Brown Activity-based Football field 8.4 Community Center (special park) Baseball practice field 2 Basketball courts Play equipment Okeechobee Civic Center Activity-based 3 Shuffleboard 9 (special park) courts BBQ pits Okeechobee Sports Activity-based Pool 38 Complex (special park) (Baseball, soccer, racquetball facilities under construction) Bassinger Community Activity-based Basketball 3.4 Center (special park) court BBQ pits Platts Bluff Park Resource-based Swimming 12.41 (community Boat ramp park) Wayside Park Resource-based Boat launch 30 (community ramp park) Fishing Picnicking Lake Okeechobee Public Resource-based Beach 30 Use Area(Lock 7) (regional park) Fishing pier 11 BBQ pits 10 Tables November 17, 1998 Vl-3 ii II f 1] li I) 4 t 1) 1 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE VI-1 EXISTING RECREATION SITES AND FACILITIES CITY/COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Facilities Area in Site Name Category Type Available Acres School Board Owned Sites and Facilities(providing limited access to residents): Okeechobee Senior High Activity-based Football School stadium Football practice field Baseball field Track 4 Tennis courts Okeechobee Junior High Activity-based 2 Ball fields School 4 Tennis courts Play equipment Central Elementary Activity-based Basketball School* court Play equipment South Elementary School Activity-based Play equipment North Elementary School Activity-based Play equipment Everglades Elementary Activity-based Softball field School 2 Basketball courts Play equipment 5th&6th Grand Center Activity-based Softball field School* Basketball court Play equipment State Owned Sites and Facilities: Okee-Tantie Recreation Resource-based Boat launch 137 Area (regional park) Dock facilities Camping Picnicking Nubbin Slough Resource-based Boat ramp 2 (special park) Henry Creek Resource-based Boat ramp 1 (special park) Ramp#35 Resource-based Boat ramp (special park) November 17, 1998 Vl-4 1 i 1 t 1 t t CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT TIIE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE VI-1 EXISTING RECREATION SITES AND FACILITIES CITY/COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Facilities Area in Site Name Category Type Available Acres Privately Owned Sites and Facilities(provided public access): American Adventure Activity-based Auditorium 123 (regional park) Recreation center 4 Tennis courts 10 Shuffleboard courts 9-hole Golf course 2 Pools 3 BBQ pits Okeechobee Rodeo Activity-based Rodeo 4 (special park) Okeechobee Golf and Activity-based 9-hole Golf 78 Country Club (special park) course Clubhouse 'Facility located within City limits. 9J-5.0014(1) Shared Facilities See Table VI-1 9J-5.0014(1) Non-Municipal State:See Table VI-1 Recreation and Open Space Sties 9J-5.0014(1) Existing Private See Table VI-1 Recreation Sites 9J-5.0014(1) Level of Services The inventory provided in Table VI-1 indicated the majority of recreational facilities were provided at the County,School Board,and state levels at Plan adoption.The City of Okeechobec'sjurisdiction applied only to the Taylor Creek Boat Ramp and the Park Avenue Greenbelt.Combined,these facilities amounted to less than eight (8)acres of recreational land.However,City residents did have access to all County and State maintained facilities and several school sites. Therefore,in pursuing a joint planning approach,the City participated with the County in providing recreational facilities with equal access to all residents of the County through a combined recreational program.By developing and adopting joint level of service standards,recreational needs of both the incorporated and unincorporated population was achieved.Provision of recreational facilities for future population was achieved through interlocal agreements. Nuvcudrec 17, I9`)8 Vl-5 1 1 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Population guidelines were used to determine the amount of resources and facilities that were required to serve a given population optimally.Tables VI-2 and VI-3 indicate the population guidelines established by FDEP for resource and activity based sites and facilities.These guidelines were established after a careful analysis of several existing guidelines including community recreation and parks departments, the National Recreation and Park Association and the Florida Recreation and Park Association. TABLE VI-2 POPULATION GUIDELINES FOR RESOURCE-BASED OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES Population Served Activity Resource/Facility Minimum Max. Median Swimming(non-pool), Mile of beach 25,000 200,000 100,000 freshwater or saltwater Fishing(non-boat), 300 linear feet of pier, 2,500 10,000 5,000 freshwater or saltwater shoreline,catwalk or jetty Fishing,power boating, Boat ramp 4,300 5,000 4,700 water skiing,sailing, freshwater or saltwater Camping(RV/trailer and Acre of ramp area 100 25,000 5,600 tent) Picnicking Acre of picnic area 250 25,000 500 Horseback riding Linear mile of 4,500 10,000 5,000 equestrian trail Bicycling Linear mile of bicycle 1,000 10,000 5,000 trail Hiking Linear mile of hiking 500 10,000 6,750 trail Nature study Linear mile of nature 2,500 10,000 6,250 trail Source: FDEP;Outdoor Recreation in Florida-1986. TABLE VI-3 POPULATION GUIDELINES FOR ACTIVITY-BASED OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES Population Served Activity Resource/Facility Min. Max. Median Golf 9-hole Golf course 20,000 32,500 25,000 Golf 18-hole Golf course 25,000 65,200 50,000 Tennis Tennis court 1,000 7,500 2,000 Baseball/softball Baseball/softball field 1,500 6,000 3,000 November 17, 1998 Vl-6 1 1 1 1 i a 1 1 a 1 1 1 1 a i 1 a a 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE VI-3 POPULATION GUIDELINES FOR ACTIVITY-BASED OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES Population Served Activity Resource/Facility FootbalUsoccer Football/soccer field 4,000 15,000 4,000 Handball/racquetball HandbalUracquetball 1,000 10,000 0 court Basketball Basketball court 1,000 5,000 5,000 Swimming(pool) Swimming pool* 1,500 25,000 8,700 Shuffleboard Shuffleboard court 700 10,000 1,000 'Based on a standard community swimming pool Source: FDEP;Outdoor Recreation in Florida-1986. 9J-5.0014(2) Analyze Recreation and Open Space Data 9J-5.0014(2)(a) Estimate Current The need for recreation sites and facilities based on population,using the preceding Needs population guidelines,is displayed by Tables VI-4.The various uses identified were not unique to Okeechobee County.The activities were derived from the FDEP,1986 Statewide Supply of Outdoor Recreation Resources and Facilities.In order to more accurately address recreation needs,consideration was given to the area's unique natural resources,Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River. TABLE VI-4 DEMAND FOR ACTIVITY-BASED RECREATION SITES&FACILITIES,1990 1990 City of Okeechobee Peak Population-4,958 1990 Unincorporated Okeechobee County Peak Population-38,380 DEP Maximum Population Required Required Activity Standards for City for County Existing +/- 9-hole Golf 1 per 32,500 0.2 1.2 2 0.6 18-hole Golf 1 per 65,200 0.1 0.6 0 -0.7 Tennis 1 per 7,500 0.7 5.1 24 18.2 Baseball/Softball 1 per 6,000 0.8 6.4 13 5.8 Football/Soccer 1 per 15,000 0.3 2.6 2 -0.9 Handball/ 1 per 10,000 0.5 3.8 2 -2.3 Racquetball Basketball 1 per 5,000 1.0 7.7 24 15.3 Swimming 1 per 25,000 0.2 1.5 8 6.3 Shuffleboard 1 per 10,000 0.5 3.8 26 21.7 November 17,1998 Vl-7 I I i i I I I r t I I a i I i a 1 1 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.0014(2)(b) Project Future Needs In order to estimate future recreation needs for the residents of incorporated and unincorporated Okeechobee County,projections were done for the year 2000.These projections were based primarily on the population standards identified in Section b for resource-and activity-based recreation sites and facilities.The results of these projections are displayed in Tables VI-5 and VI-6. TABLE VI-5 YEAR 2000 DEMAND FOR RESOURCE-BASED . RECREATION SITES&FACILITIES (BASED ON FLORIDA DEP MAXIMUM POPULATION STANDARD) Total City County Total (Additional Additional Additional Additional and Activity Needs* Needs* Needs Existing) Freshwater/ 71 feet 670 feet 741 1,466 feet beach feet Fishing - - - 20,000 feet Boat ramp - - - 11 ramps Camping - - - 12 acres Picnicking - - - 12 acres Bicycling - - - 16.2 miles Hiking - - - 16.2 miles Nature Study - - - 16.2 miles *Based on population projections provided by the University of Florida,Bureau of Economic and Business Research(1989),and Florida Applied Demographics (1990). TABLE VI-6 YEAR 2000 DEMAND FOR ACTIVITY-BASED RECREATION SITES&FACILITIES (BASED ON FLORIDA DEP MAXIMUM POPULATION STANDARD) Total City County Total (Additional Additional Additional Additional and Activity Needs* Needs* Needs Existing) 9 hole golf - - - 2 18 hole golf 0.1 0.8 1 1 Tennis - - - 24 1 Baseball/ - - - 13 softball Football/ 0.1 0.7 1 3 soccer November 17, 1998 VI-8 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE VI-6 YEAR 2000 DEMAND FOR ACTIVITY-BASED RECREATION SITES& FACILITIES (BASED ON FLORIDA DEP MAXIMUM POPULATION STANDARD) Total City County Total (Additional Additional Additional Additional and Activity Needs* Needs* Needs Existing) Ilutulball/ 0.I I.I 2 4 racquetball Basketball - - - 24 Swimming - - - 8 Shuffleboard - - - 26 *Based on population projections provided by the University of Florida,Bureau of Economic and Business Research (1989), and Florida Applied Demographics (1990). These projections were of limited use for planning future recreation needs.Several reasons exist for these limitations. 1. The projections did not take into consideration user demand.Certain facilities were of much greater local interest due to unique characteristics of the jurisdiction.For example,much undocumented information was available that a local demand for additional boat ramps had been voiced. As a result,surveys were undertaken during the next phase of the planning process to determine user demand and identify deficiencies in this category. 2. The projections failed to take into consultation certain"special" recreation needs such as facilities for the physically or emotionally impaired. 3. Population projections failed to consider the age distribution of the locality,thus doing little to address recreational needs of the elderly or the very young. The City of Okeechobee recognized the limitations addressed above and had undertaken additional studies to more adequately address the recreation needs.The demand based on population projections and standards developed by the FDEP were considered in determining recreation issues.However,the City relied heavily on information obtained from the Okeechobee County Recreation Department. Information from both sources were used to establish the County's recreation standards and assist in addressing identified deficiencies and special needs. November 17, 199H VI-9 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION (1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) As a result of these limitations and the limited availability of additional data about the anticipated need for recreational facilities,some conclusions were drawn from what was known about the County. Okeechobee County is unique in the Central Florida region because it is bounded on two sides by water,the Kissimmee River to the west and Lake Okeechobee to the south.These two(2)natural resource provide numerous recreation opportunities. The Kissimmee River serves as Okeechobee County's western boundary and offered a number of public and private recreation facilities.There were three(3)public boat access areas. The Platts Bluff facility is located approximately eleven(1 1)miles north of Lake Okeechobee.This facility offers boat access,bank fishing,picnicking, and ramping.At Plan adoption,there was an unimproved public access area located approximately six(6)miles north of Lake Okeechobee.This facility offered boat access and bank fishing. The Okee-Tantic Recreation Area is located on the shares of the Kissimmee River where it empties into Lake Okeechobee.This site offered a number of facilities including boat access to both the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee,bank fishing,boat and motor rentals,dock rentals,guide services,commercial services (food,beer,fishing licenses,ice),picnicking,camping,showers,potable water,and sewer hook-ups. In addition to its access to the Kissimmee River,Okeechobee County had approximately sixteen(16)miles of shoreline on Lake Okeechobee.Public and private facilities located near the shores of the lake provided numerous opportunities for fishing and boating. The Okeechobee Park site was located near the City of Okeechobee on the north shore of the lake.It consisted of approximately ten(10)acres of easement lands,was operated by Okeechobee County and was accessible from US 441 via an unpaved road over Hoover Dike.The site had picnic facilities,a large dirt parking area,a fishing pier,beach,and a boat launching area. Okeechobee Park was located an a broad,flat sandy area and provided unobstructed view of Lake Okeechobee.The area was fairly open with scattered palms in the picnic area and a dense stand of Australian pines in the boat launching area.Roads and parking areas were unpaved.Flooding occurred on the road to the boat launching area when levels were elevated.The site had no electricity,potable water,or sanitary facilities. Florida Trail Association volunteers worked with state and federal agencies as well as private landowners to develop and maintain the Florida Trail from the Panhandle to the Everglades.Portions of the levee system around Lake Okeechobee were used as part of this continuous,cross-country trail.Nearly sixteen(16)miles of the Florida Trail were in Okeechobee County provided opportunities for hiking. November 17,1998 V1-10 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) The Okissimmec Fish Camp was a private commercial facility located within one(1) mile of Lake Okeechobee on the shore of the Kissimmee River.This facility offered boat access and hank fishing as well as supplies,boat and motor rentals,and snack foods.There were also camping,and picnic areas cabins,showers,potable water, toilets,and sewer hookups. Although fishing and boating were the primary recreation activities along the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee,other opportunities existed.Nature lovers were afforded numerous opportunities in bird watching and animal sightings. Lake Okeechobee marshes supported wading bird species.A number of the sited species were considered to be of special concern by the state because of rapid declines in their populations. The marshes of Lake Okeechobee also provided year-round habitat for several species of water fowl.Sightings included wood ducks,coots,and gallinules. Migratory fowl were also heavy users of these marsh areas. Osprey were also commonly sighted along the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee.These areas provided excellent resources for feeding and nesting.Bald eagle nesting sites were also known to occur in the area. The Lake Okeechobee and Kissimmee River areas also supported all four(4)North American groups of reptiles.The most notable was the American alligator,one(1)of Florida's largest reptiles.At Plan adoption,there were thirty-four(34)native species of mammals including the manatee.The manatee was recognized by the state as an endangered species. Given Okeechobee County's unique natural resources,opportunities for innovative recreation planning were abundant.Planning efforts gave special consideration to this unique environmental capitalizing on the attraction and easy access of nearby natural resources. 9J-5.0014(2)(c) Recreational Uses The opportunity for recreation was an essential element in adding to the quality of Required life in any community.At Plan adoption,the demand for recreation sites and facilities was influenced by Horny factors including the economic and social characteristics of the citizens.The most significant factor that influenced this demand was growth The demand for recreation programs and facilities continued to run ahead of the ability of local government to finance recreational opportunities.In order to provide basic recreational opportunities to each community and neighborhood in the City and meet increased tourists demand,it became imperative that all potentials for implementation of a recreation and open space plan were explored and utilized as appropriate. Tables VI-7 and VI-8 outline resource-and activity-based recreation demand based on projected population for the year 2000.The tables also indicate the facilities existing at Plan adoption to assist in identifying any potential future deficiencies. November 17,1998 VI-11 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE VI-7 FUTURE DEMAND FOR RESOURCE-BASED RECREATION SITES &FACILITIES BASED ON PROJECTED POPULATION Requirement 2000- Activity Existing (39,729) Freshwater/beach 725 R 0 Fishing 20,000 ft. 6,356 ft. Boat ramp 11 ramps 9.9 ramps Camping 12 ac. 1.6 ac. Picnicking 12 ac. 1.6 ac. Bicycling 16.2 mi. 4.0 mi. Hiking 16.2 mi. 4.0 mi. Nature study 16.2 mi. 4.0 mi. TABLE VI-8 FUTURE DEMAND FOR RESOURCE-BASED RECREATION SITES &FACILITIES BASED ON PROJECTED POPULATION Requirement 2000- Activity Existing (39,729) 9-hole golf 2 1.6 18-hole golf 0 0 Tennis 9 13.2 Baseball/softball 9 9.9 Football/soccer 2 2.6 Handball/racquetball 2 3.9 Basketball 6 7.9 Shuffleboard 13 3.9 Swimming 3 1.5 Okeechobee County had unique opportunities for recreation planning.The Kissimmee River served as the County's western boundary and offered a number of public and private recreation facilities.In addition to its access to the Kissimmee River,Okeechobee County had approximately sixteen(16)miles of shoreline on Lake Okeechobee.Public and private facilities located near the shores of the lake provided numerous opportunities for fishing and boating. 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MAP Vii 1 e # 1 r a • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.0015(1) Collect Intergovernmental The purpose of this Element is to examine intergovernmental coordination process Much more emphasis has been placed on coordination with schools,as required by Coordination Data between the City of Okeechobee and appropriate local,regional,and state agencies, latest revisions in state law and regulations. This should result in closer planning at Plan adoption.Deficiencies identified in the system were used as a basis for efforts when new schools are sited and constructed. formulating goals,objectives,and policies which improved intergovernmental coordination mechanisms. At Plan adoption,the City of Okeechobee was the only municipality in Okeechobee County and was governed by a five-member City Council,with an appointed City Administrator.The City's estimated population at Plan adoption was 4,958(peak season)with a projected population of 5,286(peak season)in the year 2000.As the City grew,its governmental functions were coordinated with other levels of governments and related public agencies. 9J-5.0015(1)(a) Inventory Local Agencies: Okeechobee County School Board Local Agencies:Coordination and cooperation between the City of Okeechobee and • Governmental Units Concerned the Okeechobee County School Board remains strong.The City amended the with Various Components of Comprehensive Plan in 1996 to address the location of new schools. Growth Management 9J-5.0015(1)(a) Inventory Regional Agencies:Central Florida Regional Planning Council(CFRPC),South Regional Agencies:The CFRPC continues to provide assistance to the City.In the Governmental Units Concerned Florida Water Management District(SFWMD) past,the CFRPC has provided planning services to the City,as it related to the with Various Components of Comprehensive Plan. Growth Management(cons) 9J-5.0015(1)(a) Inventory State of Florida Departments and Agencies:Department of Transportation(FDOT), State of Florida Departments and Agencies:Coordination between the FDOT,DEP, Governmental Units Concerned Department of Community Affairs(DCA),Department of Environmental Protection and GFFC continues to be on an"as needed"basis.Additionally,DCA continues to with Various Components of (DEP),Game and Freshwater Fish Commission(GFFC),and the Department of review Plan amendments and other growth management issues. Growth Management(cont.) Health&Rehabilitative Services(HRS). 9J-5.0015(1)(a) Inventory Federal Departments and Agencies:Soil Conservation Service and the Department Federal Departments and Agencies:Little coordination exists between the Soil Governmental Units Concerned of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) Conservation Service and the City.In most cases,information is provided to the with Various Components of County and forwarded to the City. Growth Management(cont) 9J-5.0015(1)(a) Inventory Regulated Utilities:Cablevision Industries,Inc.,Florida Power&Light Corporation, Regulated Utilities:Since 1994,the City uses Okeechobee Utility Authority for Governmental Units Concerned and United Telephone of Florida provision of water and wastewater.Coordination continues with the other regulated with Various Components of utility companies such as Cablevision Industries,FPL and United Telephone Growth Management(cont.) 9J-5.0015(1)(a) Inventory Others:Chamber of Commerce and LP Sanitation Others: Governmental Units Concerned with Various Components of Growth Management(cont.) 9J-5.0015(2)(a) Effectiveness of The Central Florida Comprehensive Florida Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan Coordination Mechanism was adopted July 1,1987 and established goals and policies for a wide range of regional issues.Subsections of the plan included Education,the Elderly,Housing, Public Safety,Water Resources,Natural Systems and Recreational Lands,Mining, November 17, 1998 VII-I CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Property Rights,Land Use,Public Facilities,Transportation,Agriculture,Tourism, Employment,and Plan Implementation. Effective implementation of the goals set forth in the Regional Policy Plan required extensive coordination among numerous agencies and jurisdictions.Many of the necessary relationships and coordination mechanisms involving the City of Okeechobee and other entities have been outlined in the previous inventory and analysis subsection of the Comprehensive Plan. 9J-5.0015(2)(b) Specific Problems Effective intergovernmental coordination tended to be rare at the time of Plan adoption.As growth pressures increased,however,local governments had to confront the questions associated with the usefulness and necessity of coordination among political jurisdictions. Coordination among different jurisdictions was not an easy task.Each governmental entity had a different perception about responsibilities and obligations.There were also widely varying experiences in daily administration that promoted competition among the jurisdictions.These,and numerous other complications,contributed to the tendency of jurisdictions to confine control to their own political boundaries. Comprehensive Plan Elements:Problems and Needs Comprehensive Plan Element:In 1996,the City took over the planning activities The success of the various elements of the Comprehensive Plan was largely that were once provided by the County through a joint planning interlocal agreement dependent upon effective coordination with involved local,regional,and state agencies at the time of it's adoption.The various coordination mechanisms for each plan element are outlined below. Future Land Use Element:Planning for future land use required coordination between the City of Okeechobee and Okeechobee County.In fact,much of that coordination had been achieved through a joint city-county building and zoning office.By combining their land use regulatory functions,the City and County had a very useful mechanisms for fostering consistency on land use issues.Effective coordination was necessary to prevent proposed land uses in one jurisdiction from disturbing existing or future land uses in the neighboring jurisdiction.It could have also eliminated or reduced future disputes related to annexation. The City coordinated with Okeechobee County and appropriate state and regional agencies to ensure that it's future development patterns were consistent with the Resource Management Plan for the Lower Kissimmee River and Taylor Creek Drainage Basins and other applicable resource planning and management plans prepared under Chapter 380,F.S. Traffic Circulation Element:Growth in the municipalities resulted in extension of City road networks into unincorporated areas.Coordination was required between Okeechobee County and the City of Okeechobee to assure that November 17, 1998 VII-2 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 1. Future rights-of way were protected; 2. Road alignment was consistent; 3. LOS standards were maintained;and, 4. Funding and implementation strategies were well planned. In addition to local coordination,the City of Okeechobee worked with the FDOT. The City had an informal relationship with FDOT to address problems concerning the state road network.The City,however,had not authority to require FDOT to make improvements on state highways.The City could only point out problem areas and recommend improvements.It was important that the City of Okeechobee continued to effectively communicate it concerns and needs to FDOT. Housing Element:Coordination between the City of Okeechobee and Okeechobee Housing Element:In 1994,the County and the City entered into an agreement for County was necessary to ensure the provision of adequate housing types and the provision of affordable housing through the State Housing Initiative Partnership quantities to accommodate the needs of all residents of the community.A (SHIP)program.The interlocal agreement outlines that the City would appoint a housing-related issue in which coordination was particularly important was the person to sit on the County's Affordable Housing Task Force,but would have no provision of hurricane shelter space for residents of mobile homes so as to minimize official capacity injury and loss of life in emergency situations.Another area in which cooperation was warranted was the identification and preservation of housing(and other types of structures)having historical significance.In addition,the City and County considered using their joint building and zoning function as a basis for increased inspection and code enforcement activities aimed at elimination of substandard housing and housing rehabilitation. The Federal Section 8 Rental Assistance Program was available to the City.This program provided money to subsidize rent for low-and moderate-income households.The Florida Department of Community Affairs(DCA)received funds for this program from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).DCA distributed funds and provided administrative services to the City, which was responsible for providing information,screening applicants,distributing subsidies,and monitoring the landlords and clients.Increased coordination with DCA resulted in addition funding for the City's housing activities. Sanitary Sewer,Solid Waste,Drainage,Potable Water,and Natural Solid Waste:An interlocal agreement between the City and the county to develop Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Element:Effective intergovernmental and implement a recycling program was approved in October 1997.The idea of the coordination helped to ensure that land use decisions for contiguous areas resulted in program as to reduce the amount of municipal solid waste being disposed of at eh adequate provisions for public services.A formal coordination mechanisms was County landfill.The agreement further outlines cooperation between the County and needed to ensure compatibility in land use and public facility/service provision City in applying for educational incentive grants from FDEP. between the City of Okeechobee and Okeechobee County.This mechanisms had taken the form of adopting Okeechobee County's designated urban area as the future Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer:In 1994,the City and the County jointly service area for sanitary sewer and potable water service. created the Okeechobee Utility Authority for the provision of water and wastewater treatment. The County's cooperation was also sought for effective regulation of land uses having the potential to contaminate groundwater. November 17, 1998 VI1-3 • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Conservation Element:The Conservation Element required intergovernmental coordination in three(3)major areas: 1. Development in floodplains or wetlands; 2. Protection and conservation of natural systems and natural habitats;and, 3. Permitting development in wetlands. Coordination in these three(3)areas were minimal.Several state,regional,and local agencies were involved in the permitting and review process.Developers had to seek permits from each individual agency.As growth pressures increased,the City of Okeechobee needed to develop coordination mechanisms to assist in the protection and preservation of natural resources. Specific problems and needs in the area of Conservation which benefitted from improved intergovernmental coordination included the following: Water quality in Taylor Creek was monitored and appropriate measures taken to reduce pollutant loading in order to protect water quality in Lake Okeechobee. Collection,storage and disposal of hazardous wastes. Protection of rare/unique vegetative communities or wildlife habitat crossing jurisdictional boundaries. Water conservation. Recreational and Open Space Element:The City of Okeechobee made provisions to identify those recreation needs which could not be met within the City of with the City's resources.The City coordinated with Okeechobee County and appropriate state and federal agencies to identify needed recreational lands and facilities,and obtain funding to provide them. Capital Improvements Element:The primary objective of this element of the Capital Improvement Element:The joint City-County Building and Zoning comprehensive plan was to assure that public facilities and services needed to serve Department was dissolved in 1996.The City is now responsible for permitting development were in place concurrent with the development.Successful buildings and all plan approvals.The City utilizes a contract firm for building implementation of the plan depended largely on a communication system by which services. the City of Okeechobee and Okeechobee County informed each other about anticipated development and associated infrastructure needs.Possible mechanisms to An interlocal agreement levying the six(6)cent Local Option Gas Tax and the Ninth- achieve coordination included: cent Gas Tax was also used to address capital improvements in the City.Only twenty-four percent(24%)of the gas tax ca be used by the City. use of joint city-county building and zoning department as a mechanisms to exchange information on recent building permits issued near jurisdictional boundaries outlining the location,size and type of development,including number of units,number of square feet/acres; November 17, 1998 V11-4 i a 1 a a a ! a a a a a i a a a a a a CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) estimates of infrastnicture required by the City to service new development; review by all involved governmental entities of each others 5-year capital improvements program. November 17,1998 v11-5 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.0016(1) Collect Capital The purpose of the Capital Improvements Element is to assess the costs of Improvements Data improvements to capital facilities which were needed as a result of the Comprehensive Plan and other factors,and examine the City of Okeechobee's ability to fund these improvements.Structured to meet the requirements of Chapter 163,F S.and Rule 9J-5,FAC,this Element begins with an inventory of capital improvement needs,estimates costs of these improvements,then projects revenues needed to fund the improvements. Inventory and Analysis: In the 1985 legislation known as the Growth Management Act,the Florida Legislature required each of the state's local governments to ensure that public facilities and services would be available to support development proposed in that local government's comprehensive plan.The Capital Improvements Element meets this requirement.This Element has four main functions: 1. Evaluate the need for public facilities in support of all plan elements; 2. Estimate the costs of improvements for which local government has fiscal responsibility; 3. Analyze the fiscal capability of the local government to finance and construct improvements;and 4. Adopt financial polices to guide the funding and construction of improvements. 9J-5.0016(1)(a) Public Facility Needs Transportation Facilities: Policy 4.1 of this element called upon the City to "implement a program to monitor and evaluate the impacts of existing and proposed development on the transportation system"to ensure that minimum levels of service would he maintained.In support of this policy,the Concurrency Management System would identify any LOS problems and any LOS problems and corresponding needs for capital investment in road improvements. Sanitary Sewer: Policy 7.1 of this Element required the City to undertake a stomiwater management study to identify water quality and drainage facilities,and meet all data requirements set forth in S.9J-5.011,FAC.In adopting this policy,the City acknowledged that insufficient information existed to address this issue adequately,and that future expenditures were needed,both to fund the study and the needed improvements which it identified.In accordance with this policy,the City budgeted available funds of its own for the study,as well as seek assistance from the SFWMD. Potable Water: Policy 7.1 of this Element required the City to undertake a stomiwater management study to identity water quality and drainage facilities,and meet all data requirements set forth in S.9J-5.011,FAC.In adopting this policy,the City acknowledged that insufficient information existed to address this issue adequately,and that future expenditures were needed,both to fund the study and the needed improvements which it identified.In accordance with this policy,the City November 17, 1998 Vlll-1 1E11 NM 11111 NMI MIN 111• MN 1' Mill 111111 P In 110 1111 11111 MINI CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT TIIE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-95) budgeted available funds of its own for the study,as well as seek assistance from the SFWMD. Drainage: Policy 7.1 of this Element required the City to undertake a stormwater management study to identify water quality and drainage facilities,and meet all data requirements set forth in S.9J-5.0 I I,FAC.In adopting this policy,the City acknowledged that insufficient information existed to address this issue adequately, and that future expenditures were needed,both to fund the study and the needed improvements which it identified.In accordance with this policy,the City budgeted available funds of its own for the study,as well as seek assistance from the SFWMD. Recreation and Open Space: Policy 2.1 committed the City to identifying properties within its boundaries having the potential to meet recreation needs,and making "reasonable efforts to secure those properties for recreational use"through direct purchase or other appropriate means.Future capital improvement needs could be created through this policy. 9J-5.0016(1)(c) Inventory of Existing General Fund Revenue Sources: Local Sources: Local revenues are those that the Revenue Sources City of Okeechobee may levy,by referendum or City Council legislative action, collect,and disburse at the local level. A. Property Taxes(ad valorem):Property taxes are based on a millage rate (one million is the equivalent of$1 per$1000 of assessed value or 0.1%) which is applied to the total taxable value of all real property and other tangible personal property.Revenue ad valorem taxes may be used to fund operating costs and capital projects,depending upon the policies set by the City Council.The State Constitution limits the millage rate to 10 mills(1%of assessed value).A local referendum may raise the millage rate above 10 for provision of municipal-type services within the City. Even if the current millage rate is less than 10 mills a local referendum can impose an additional millage for special general obligation bond issues,generally for a clearly defined length of time and/or amount to be raised. B. Franchise Fees:Franchise fees are levied on a corporation or individual by the local unit of government in return for granting a privilege, sanctioning a monopoly,or permitting the use of public property,usually subject to regulation. C. Utility Tax:These taxes are led by the local government on the purchase of utility services within the boundaries of its jurisdiction. D. Other Taxes,Fees and Charges:In the City of Okeechobee,this category included business license taxes,public service fees,fines and forfeitures, charges for current services,interest,surplus City property sales and other miscellaneous accounts. November 17,1998 VIII-2 CITY OF OKEECIIOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) E. Special Sources of Revenue:Additional funding sources,available at the local level,were necessary to finance required capital improvements. There were several optional sources of these revenues. 1. Impact Fees.These fees are charged in advance of new development and are designed to pay for infrastructure needs,but not operating costs which directly result from new development.These fees must be equitably allocated to the specific group(s)which will directly benefit from the capital improvement,and the assessment levied must fairly reflect the true costs of these improvements. 2. Special Assessments:Like impact fees,special assessments are levied against residents,agencies or districts who directly benefit from the new service or facility.For example,a new sewer system for an existing neighborhood can be financed through a special assessment of that neighborhood's homeowners,rather than through the City's general fund.To require all City residents to pay for the new sewer system through ad valorem taxes or other City-wide resources,when only one neighborhood will directly benefit,may be less than equitable. 3. Borrowing. The extremely high cost of many capital improvements required local governments occasionally to resort to borrowing, either through short-term or long-term financing.Short-term financing,perhaps through local banks,is one option available to raise required revenue for periods of,perhaps,one to five years.The more customary method,however,is to authorize long term bond issues,normally for five to forty years.The following are examples of types of bond issues which the City may use: a. General Obligation Bonds:These bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of the local government,and are required to be approved by voter referendum.General obligation bonds offer lower interest rates than other bonds,as they are,in effect, secured by the taxing power of government.Revenues collected from the ad valorem taxes on real estate and other sources of general revenue are used to secure.the govenunent's debt.Capital improvements financed through general obligation bonds should benefit the City as a whole rather than particular areas or groups b. Revenue Bonds:Unlike general obligation bonds,revenue bonds are financed by those directly benefitting from the capital improvement.Revenue obtained from the issuance of these bonds is used to finance publicly owned facilities such as parking garages or electric power plants.Charges collected from the users of these facilities are used,in turn,to retire the bond obligations.In this respect,the capital project is self November 17,1998 Vll1-3 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) supporting.Interest rates tend to be higher than for general obligation bonds,and issuance of the bonds may be approved by City Council without voter referendum. c. Industrial Revenue Bonds:This type of bond is issued by a local government,but is actually assumed by companies or g � Y Y rP industries who use the revenue for construction of plants or facilities.The attractiveness of the bonds to industry is that they carry comparatively low interest rates due to their tax exempt status.The advantage to the local government is that the private sector is responsible for retirement of the debt and that new employment opportunities are created in the community. d. Other debt:The City of Okeechobee also has undertaken a $1.3 million loan from C&S Bank for the purpose of street paving. F. Public Utility,User Charges and Enterprise Funds:These charges are derived from the operation of publicly owned and operated utilities,such as electricity,water,sewer,solid waste removal and mass transit.In the City of Okeechobee,the potable water and sanitary sewer systems have been established as enterprise funds. 9J-5.0016(2) Analyze Capital Improvements Data 9J-5.0016(2)(a) Policies Impacting Construction 9J-5.0016(2)(b) Fiscal Implications Fiscal Implications of Existing Deficiencies: Fiscal Implications of Future Needs: 9J-5.0016(2)(c) Costs of Capital In order to maintain adopted level of service,the City of Okeechobee needed to Improvements expand its water and sewer treatment facilities.Needed improvements,costs,and expected years of construction are as follows: Water treatment plant:Expansion from 2.88 mgd to 4.88 mgd in 1992-93. Projected costs was$5 million. Wastewater treatment plant:Expansion from 0.6 mgd to 1.2 mgd in 1993-94. Projected costs was$5 million. 9J-5.0016(2)(d) Public EducationaU Health Care Systems November 17, 1998 VIII 4 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT—COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) 9J-5.0016(2)(e) Timing and Location Prior to adoption of the Comprehensive Plan,the scheduling and placement of Public Facilities Improvement Fund of Capital Improvements capital improvements were based primarily on decisions and priorities set by the City Council and City staff.Upon adoption of the Plan,level of service standards for TABLE VIII-1 roads,sanitary sewer,potable water,and other public facilities were considered in CAPITAL OUTLAY determining the need for capital improvements as well as their timing and location. Equipment li Tractor loader and backhoe 85,000 Tractor(mower type) 15,000 City compound gas-pump-tank 80,000 Streets SE 8d'Avenue 137,200 NW 7th Avenue between SR 70 and 2od Street 14,000 SW 6th Avenue between 21"and 19i6 Street 16,800 SW 15th Street between 51h and 3'd Avenue 19,800 SW 6th Avenue between 4th and 2od Street 14,000 NW 13th Street and NW 10th Avenue 54,400 SW 12th Avenue between SR 70&2nd Street 18,000 South Park Street mill and repair R&R 42,400 NE 2"d Street between 441 and 4th Avenue mill 21,500 Welcome to Okeechobee signs(4) 3,000 Testing 1,000 Stripping Streets 10,000 Guardrail 10,000 9J-5.0016(2)(f) Financing of Capital Revenues: Projections of revenue were calculated using past City budgets for the To properly plan for Capital Improvement needs for the City of Okeechobee,an Improvements fiscal years 1985-65,1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89,and the proposed budget for 1989- itemized project description was prepared for the City.The projects are part of the 90.The revenue portion of the budget was divided in to General and Public Funds. Five Year Capital Improvements Program which involves redevelopment and Within the General Fund are subcategories for debt service,public facilities maintenance needs of the City.Each year the City will review and propose updates to improvements,and law enforcement.Projections generally were calculated by the Five Year Capital Improvements Program.Listed below is the information determining the individual growth rates for each fund in the past,and extending it complied by the department heads to be included in the Capital Program into the future to arrive at estimates for each year of the five-year period beginning in 1990.In some cases,yearly growth rates and future revenue estimates were provided by City staff.Revenue projections developed in this element show a general increase in funds through 1993-94(although a slight drop in revenue levels was expected in 1994-95),and include all revenue sources.Projected revenues are shown in Table VIII-2. November 17. 1998 VIII-5 I 1 1 I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 I 1 1 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) Ad Valorem Tax Base: The City's property tax rate was set at 4.15 mills at Plan TABLE VIII-3 adoption.Ad valorem tax revenues increased at an average of 7.7%per year due to PROJECTED REVENUES.CITY OF OKEECHOBEE rising property values and other factors.Projections indicated that ad valorem tax I i revenues increased from$479,360(1989-90 proposed budget)to$693,330 in 1995. FY FY FY FY FY 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 General Fund: TABLE VIII-2 Ad Valorem Taxes 810,947 851,494 894,069 938,772 985,71I PROJECTED REVENUES,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Other Taxes 893,522 938,198 985,108 1,034,363 1,086,082 Intergovernmental Revenue 739,100 776,055 814,858 855,601 898,381 FY 90-91 FY 91-92 FY 92-93 FY 93-94 FY 94-95 Charges for Current 225,240 236,502 248,327 260,743 273,781 General Fund: Services Ad Valorem Taxes 516,080 555,614 598,175 643,997 693,330 Fines,Forfeitures& 22,225 23,336 24,303 25,728 27,015 Other Taxes 580,331 602,907 626,361 650,728 676,043 Penalties other Money&Property 159,000 166,950 175,298 184,063 193,266 Intergovernmental 374,019 364,468 355,161 346,092 337,254 o Other Revenue 53,880 56,574 59,403 62,373 65,491 Revenue Operating Transfers:In 130,000 136,500 143,325 150,491 158,016 Charges for Current 252,430 265,052 278,304 292,219 306,830 Debt Service 249,006 261,456 274,529 288,256 302,668 Services Public Facilities 1,347,319 1,414,685 1,485,419 1,559,690 1,637,675 Fines,Forfeitures& 61,370 71,196 82,595 95,820 111,161 Improvements Penalties Law Enforcement Special 2,904 2,994 3,094 3,194 3,294 Uses of Money& 9,112 6,750 5,000 3,704 2,744 Fund Property Emergency&Disaster 482,500 492,500 502,500 512,500 522,500 Other Revenue 19,384 26,004 34,884 46,796 62,776 Relief Service Operating Transfers:In 440,454 462,477 485,601 509,881 535,375 Public Facilities Revenues Debt Service 390,000 390,000 390,000 390,000 390,000 Operating Fund The City no longer owns or runs the Public Facilities.Public Public Facilities 683,538 717,215 752,576 789,705 828,690 Debt Service Fund Facilities was sold to the Okeechobee Utility Authority(OUA) Improvements Improvement& several years back. Law Enforcement Special 2,579 2,679 2,779 2,879 2,979 Replacement Fund Wastewater Collection Fund System Fund Public Facilities Revenues Water Treatment Plan Operating Fund 1,827,412 2,030,365 2,255,859 2,506,396 2,784,758 Construction Fund Debt Service Fund 438,000 863,000 863,000 863,000 1,288,000 Wastewater Treatment Improvement& 425,000 446,250 468,563 491,991 516,590 Plant Fund Replacement Fund Total MI Revenues 55,115,6431 S5,357,244I$5,610,433 I$5,875,774I$6,153,880 Wastewater Collection 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 Source: City of Okeechobee,1998. System Fund Water Treatment Plan 0 0 2,500,000 2,500,000 0 Construction Fund TABLE VIII-4 Wastewater Treatment 608,000 0 0 2,500,000 2,500,000 PROJECTED EXPENDITURES,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Plant Fund Total All Revenues 7,627,709 6,803,977 9,698,858 12,633,208 11,036,530 FY FY FY FY FY 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 _ 2002-2003 Projected Debt Capacity: According to a generally accepted financial standard,a General Fund local government normally should not allow debt service to exceed twenty percent Miscellaneous 3,062,960 3,216,108 3,376,913 3,545,759 3,723,047 (20%)of revenues.The City's debt service at Plan adoption was primarily on Debt Service 199,365 209,333 219,800 230,790 242,329 revenue bonds for improvements to the water and sewer system.Then,at a level of Public Facilities 702,100 737,205 774,065 812,769 853,407 $673,000(1989-90 proposed budget),debt service represents only 4.7%of the City's Improvements Law Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 revenues.Projections,shown in Table VIII-7,indicate that this percentage will Emergency&Disaster 148,500 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 fluctuate,due to the issuance of revenue bonds,during the upcoming five-year Relief Services period.The City's debt service ration was expected to rise approximately nine Total MI Expenditures $4,112,925 $4,212,646 S4,420,778 $4,639,318 $4,868,783 percent(9%)by fiscal year 1990-91,increase to sixteen percent(16%)in 1991-92, Source: City of Okeechobee,1998. November 17, 1998 V111-6 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) then drop dramatically before climbing to approximately fourteen percent(14%)in 1994-95.While this variable shows itself to be erratic,it does not approach the TABLE VIII-5 proposed limit of twenty percent(20%).Clearly,the City of Okeechobee had the PROJECTED EXPENDITURES,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE capacity to assume additional debt for capital improvements at Plan adoption. General Fund Total Cost 5 FY FY FY FY FY Finance Est.Cost Year 1998- 1999- 2000- 2001- 2002- Method Prop. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 City Ball Park Pedestrian 40,000 40,000 40,000 0 0 0 0 State Walkway/ Grant Bicycle Trail Security Lights 19,000 19,000 19,000 0 0 0 0 General Fund Landscaping 7,350 7,350 7,350 0 0 0 0 State Grant Trash Cans 2,700 2,700 2,700 0 0 0 0 State Grant Picnic Tables 1,900 1,900 1,900 0 0 0 0 State Grant Park Benches 1,200 1,200 1,200 0 0 0 0 State Grant Total All $72,150 $72,150 $72,150 0 0 0 0 Expenditures Source: City of Okeechobee,1998 Operating Coats: This variable represented a set of factors which affected the City's Public Facilities Improvement Fund ability to fund capital improvements,but was not figured into projections because of uncertainties or insufficient information.Among these factors were costs of utilities TABLE VIII-8 and supplies which the City used in conducting its business,such as electricity, LINE ITEM DETAIL gasoline,and paper goods.A major concern was the cost of insurance,including liability and workmen's compensation.In addition to marker forces,insurance costs were affected by state rules and regulations,which changed frequently and with little 1996-98 1997-98 1997-98 1998-99 prior notice.State legislation also imposed unpredictable costs on the City by Expenditures Actual Budget Estimate Proposed mandating new programs and activities,often without new funds to pay for them. 3100 Professional Services 90,131 132,500 44,691 70,000 Projected Expenditures and Surplus/Deficit: This section examines projected 6300 Improvements 84,372 691,382 600,000 362,100 expenditures by the City and any remaining funds available for capital improvements 6302 Beautif./Other Projects 24,124 0 0 15,000 after expenditures had been meL 6400 Equipment 48,355 0 0 180,000 Expenditures: Projected expenditures were determined with the same methodology Total 246,982 823,882 644,691 627,100 used to project revenues.These are shown in Table VIII-6. TABLE V111-6 PROJECTED EXPENDITURES, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FY 90-91 FY 91-92 FY 92-93 FY 93-94 FY 94-95 General Fund Miscellaneous 2,230,477 2,343,222 2,462,138 2,587,576 2,719,911 Debt Service 233,930 233,930 233,930 233,930 233,930 November 17, 1998 V111-7 1 II 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EAR REPORT-COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONDITIONS MATRIX: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT 9J-5 CITATION CONDITION AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION(1990) CURRENT CONDITIONS(1997-98) TABLE VIII-6 PROJECTED EXPENDITURES,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FY 90-91 FY 91-92 FY 92-93 FY 93-94 FY 94-95 Public Facilities 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 Improvements Law Enforcement 0 0 0 0 0 Public Facilities 1,557,917 1,606,185 1,655,949 1,707,254 1,760,149 Operating Fund Wastewater Collection 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 System Water Treatment Plant 0 0 2,500,000 2,500,000 0 Expansion Wastewater Treatment 608,000 0 0 2,500,000 2,500,000 Plant Expansion Improvement and 207,980 245,074 288,784 340,291 400,983 Replacement Public Utility Debt 438,000 863,000 863,000 863,000 1,288,000 Service Fund Total All Expenditures 6,401,304 5,416,411 8,128,801 10,857,051 9,027,973 Budget Surplus: As Table VIII-7 shows,the City of Okeechobee's projected revenues exceeded projected expenditures by an amount ranging from approximately S1.2 million(1990-91)to more than S2 million(1994-95).Although mandatory capital improvements resulting from the Comprehensive Plan were covered within the budget categories,these surplus funds proved beneficial in meeting unforseen needs,or in financing studies called for in the Plan. TABLE VIII-7 DEBT SERVICE RATIO-CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 Projected 7,627,709 6,803,976 9,698,858 12,633,209 11,036,530 Revenues Total Debt 671,930 1,096,930 1,096,930 1,096,930 1,521,930 Service Debt Service 8.81% 16.12% 11.31% 8.68% 13.79% Ratio Projected 1,226,405 1,387,565 1,570,057 1,776,156 2,008,557 Budget Surplus November 17, 1998 V111-8 EFFECT OF CHANGES TO CHAPTER 163, F.S. AND RULE 9J-5, F.A.C. MATRIX $ i 1 I 1 l $ 1 1 Exhibit A Changes to Chapter 163, F.S. City of Okeechobee December, 1989 - May, 1997 Statute Change Effect 163.3161(9) Requires "all governmental entities in this state recognize and respect judicially Changes are included in the LDR. acknowledged or constitutionally protected private property rights." Furthermore, private property owners are protected against regulatory takings without just compensation. 163.3164 Adds definitions for "coastal area," "downtown revitalization," "urban redevelopment," Will need to add and/or revise definitions "urban infill," "projects that promote public transportation," and "existing urban service although new coastal not an impact. area." Revises definition of"public notice." 163.3167(11): Encourages each local government to "articulate a vision of the future physical appearance Would be possible during 1998 fiscal year and and qualities of its community as a component of its local Comprehensive Plan. The vision leading up to Plan Amendments. should be developed through a collaborative planning process with meaningful public participation...." The local vision "must be consistent with the state vision, when adopted, and be internally consistent with the local...plan." 163.3174(1) Adds that Local Planning Agencies are responsible for preparing plan amendments and Currently, LPA is proceeding with Plan making recommendations to the governing board regarding these amendments. Amendment duties. 163.3174(4)(a) Requires the LPA to hold at least one advertised public hearing "on the proposed plan or No effect. This procedure is already in place. plan amendment." 163.3177(3Xb): Mandates the Capital Improvements Element shall be reviewed and modified in accordance Procedure will be followed upon Comprehensive with sections 163.3187 and 163.3189. Specific changes to requirements in 163.3187 and Plan update. 163.3189 are addressed below. 163.3177(6Xa): Requires comprehensive plans to establish land use categories in which public schools are City of Okeechobee will amend the allowed by right. In cooperation with school boards, the local government must identify Comprehensive Plan to incorporate these adequate land, proximate to residential development, to meet projected school needs. requirements. Date: November 17, 1998 1 1 ! 1 ! ! ! ! 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ! ! Statute Change Effect 163.3177(6Xf)1.a: Modifies standards, plans, and principles of the housing element. Housing Element must Will comply with affordable housing address housing for "all current and anticipated future residents of the jurisdiction" rather responsibilities based on housing needs provided than "for existing residents and anticipated growth of the area." through Shimberg Center. Amendments data and analysis will be broad enough in scope to address housing for both existing residents and anticipated growth of the City of Okeechobee. 163.3177(6Xf)1. d: Requires local governments to include very-low income families when analyzing specific The City is complying with this requirement standards, plans, and principles of the Housing Element and adequate housing sites. through its SHIP program. Will amend Housing Element objectives and policies accordingly. 163.3177(6)(1)1. g: The Housing Element must include provisions for the creation or preservation of affordable The City shall comply with this requirement in the housing. The Element must address minimizing the need for additional local services and Plan Amendment stage and will rely on Shimberg avoid the concentration of affordable housing units in select areas. Goals, objectives, and data plus agricultural surveys regarding migrant policies must be based on data and analysis on housing needs and the Affordable Housing workers. Needs Assessment. Local governments are encouraged to use job training,job creation, and economic solution to address housing concerns. 163.3177(6X02 States DCA will conduct "an affordable housing needs assessment for all local The City is in receipt of the Shimberg study. (See jurisdictions...." above comments). 163.3177(6Xh)1-6 Completely revises the requirements for the Intergovernmental Coordination Element In the event of a conflict with another (ICE). Among other requirements, the element is required to include: a process to government, the City will resort to the CFRPC determine and mitigate extra jurisdictional impacts with an option for regional mitigation; for assistance in dispute resolution. a dispute resolution process; and procedures to identify joint planning areas. 163.3177(6)(j) This section requires all local governments located within the boundaries of a Metropolitan Due to the rural character of this City, some Planning Organization to adopt a Transportation Element. This element will replace the changes do not apply. The Element will require existing Traffic Circulation,Mass Transit,and Ports and Aviation Element and consolidate Plan Amendments to change to a Transportation all aspects of transportation, including traffic circulation, alternative modes(e.g., transit, Element. Compatibility will be stressed in the bicycle travel),parking facilities,aviation, rail, seaport facilities, access to those facilities, Plan Amendments between land use densities, and intermodal terminals. Furthermore, compatibility issues between future land use and intensities and the Transportation Element. transportation facilities and services must be analyzed, evacuation of the coastal population must be evaluated, and land use densities and transportation management programs must be discussed in relation to public transportation. 163.3177(7X1): Encourages local governments not required to prepare a Coastal Management Element "to Does not apply. adopt hazard mitigation/post disaster redevelopment plans." Date: November 17, 1998 2 Statute Change Effect 163.3177(10Xh) This section addressing concurrency requirements recognizes the revamped concurrency See discussion under Chapter 163.3180 F.S. time frames as established in Chapter 163.3180, F.S. 163.3177(IO)(k) Clarifies the legal standing of Chapter 9J-5, F.A.C. and specifies the beginning and ending No amendments necessary. dates during which challenges may be filed. 163.3177(10X1) Adds the stipulation that DCA must consider land use compatibility issues in the vicinity No amendments necessary. of airports. 163.3177(11) Adds language encouraging innovative approaches to development which protect Not adequately addressed in Comprehensive Plan. environmentally sensitive land, maintain economic viability of rural land, and provide for Will be reviewed and updated during plan the cost-efficient delivery of public facilities and services. Furthermore, local governments amendment. Review of transitional zone will take can implement innovative strategies to promote land use efficiencies within existing urban place. areas. These strategies may include urban villages,new towns, satellite communities, area- based allocations,clustering and open space provisions,mixed use development and sector planning. It also encourages redevelopment and urban infill where appropriate. 163.3178(2)(h) Designates the high-hazard coastal area as "category 1 evacuation zones." Does not apply. Really no real category 1 areas in the City. 163.3178(5) Adds language stating that inconsistencies between port master plans and local Not applicable. Comprehensive Plans must be resolved through appropriate dispute resolution processes. 163.3178(6) Encourages local governments to "adopt county wide marina siting plans to designate sites Not applicable. for existing and future marinas." 163.3178(7) Adds the requirement that "each local government in the coastal area which has spoil Not applicable. disposal responsibilities shall provide for or identify disposal sites for dredged materials in the future land use and port elements...." 163.3178(8) Adds the mandate that each county shall establish a process of identifying and prioritizing Not applicable. coastal properties so that they may be acquired as part of the state's land acquisition program. 163.3179 Adds language providing for "family homestead." This allows a local government to Is currently addressed and will be re-examined in include in its Comprehensive Plan "a provision allowing the use of a parcel of property terms of impact. solely as a homestead by an individual who is "directly related to the person who conveyed the parcel to said individual" regardless of the density or intensity of the assigned use. Date: November 17, 1998 3 1 Statute Change Effect 163.3180 Specifies which facilities and services are subject to concurrency requirements on a The City shall review statute as it applies to the statewide basis. These include roads, sewer, solid waste, drainage potable water, parks rural characteristics of the City of Okeechobee. and recreational facilities,and mass transit where applicable. However, local governments now have the option to extend concurrency requirements to schools. The section establishes a time frame when each public service or facility must be available to meet concurrency requirements. With respect to transportation, the statute permits local governments to grant an exception for certain developments from transportation concurrency requirements. Such exceptions may be issued for projects that promote public transportation,or within an area which the Comprehensive Plan designates for urban infill development,urban redevelopment, or downtown revitalization. The statute also permits local governments to adopt a long-term transportation concurrency management system with a planning period of up to 10 years for significantly backlogged facilities. Finally, the statute redefines a de minimus impact, provides local governments with more control over concurrency service levels and establishes flexible guidelines for the creation of Transportation Concurrency Management Areas. 163.3181(3), (a) In the event a local government considers undertaking a publicly financed capital The City of Okeechobee shall review and adopt as improvement project,this added section provides a model procedure for public participation needed. during the decision making process. Furthermore, the section provides model procedures for the resolution of disputes. Also revises public notice requirements. 163.3184(lXb) Modifies the definition of"in compliance." Shall include a new definition in Comprehensive Plan Amendments. 163.3184(3)(a): Expands the list of agencies to which local governments must send the plan or plan Currently complies as the City has used an amendment. updated list for amendments. 163.3184(3Xb) Requires that local governments provide a copy of the Comprehensive Plan or plan Currently complies. amendment to specific state agencies who review Comprehensive Plans and amendments. 163.3184(3)(c) Allows a local government to "adopt a proposed plan amendment previously transmitted..., No amendment necessary. unless review is requested...." 163.3184(4): Includes language regarding the transmittal of a proposed plan amendment if other agencies No amendment necessary. request DCA review. With regard to DCA's time frame for review, modifies the amount of time other agencies have to forward comments to DCA. Date: November 17, 1998 4 i 1 1 11 Statute Change Effect 163.3184(5): Limits the Regional Planning Council's review of local plans or plan amendments. Prior The City of Okeechobee's Plan is consistent with to statutory revisions, the RPC reviewed plans and amendments "primarily in the context RPC Strategic Plan and this will be demonstrated of the relationship and effect of the locally submitted plan or plan amendments on any during the EAR process. regional policy plan." The statute now limits the review to a local plan or amendment's effect on the regional resources and facilities identified in the strategic regional policy plan, or extra jurisdictional impacts which would be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the affected local government. 163.3184(6Xa), (b), (c): States that DCA will conduct a review of a proposed plan amendment upon request of an No amendment necessary. RPC,affected person, or local government. However, DCA still maintains the right to review any proposed amendment regardless of whether a request for review was made. Shortens DCA's compliance review of compliance agreement amendments from 45 days to 30 days. Furthermore, the section adds that local governments are not required to exceed or duplicate federal, state or regional permitting programs. Specifies publication requirements for notices of intent. 163.3184(7): After receiving written comment from DCA, allows local governments 120 days to adopt No amendment necessary, The City of EAR amendments. All other amendments must adopted within 60 days. Also, local Okeechobee will comply with the response time governments are allowed 10 days to transmit the adopted plan amendment to DCA. allowance for EAR Amendments. 163.3184(8Xa), (b): Specifies an adopted amendment not previously reviewed by DCA will be reviewed based No amendment necessary. on the plan amendment as adopted. 163.3184(10Xa), (b): Adds a provision that no new issue may be alleged as a reason to find an amendment not No amendment necessary. in compliance in an administrative pleading filed more than 21 days after publication of notice. 163.3184(11Xc), (d): Specifies that any funds withheld from local governments as a sanction against a non- No amendment necessary. compliance rating shall be deposited into the Growth Management Trust Fund. Additionally states that sanctions can not be levied for plan amendments found not in compliance. 163.3184(15) Requires only a majority of the governing board's members present to transmit a plan or No amendment necessary. plan amendment. Replaces the word "approximate" to "at least" with respect to the schedule of public hearings for a plan or plan amendment. Revises advertisement requirements with respect to plan amendments changing the list of permitted, conditional, or prohibited uses within a future land use category or changes the actual future land use map designation of a parcel. Date: November 17, 1998 5 Statute Change Effect 163.3184(16): Adds that DCA, a local government, or an affected person may voluntarily enter into a No amendment necessary. compliance agreement to resolve issues when a plan amendment is found not in compliance. Specifies guidelines for the content and administration of a compliance agreement. 163.3187(1)(c)1.: Clarifies language and allows proposed amendments involving a residential land use of 10 No amendment necessary. acres or less,rather than 5 acres or less,to be classified as a small scale amendment. Also, doubles the cumulative effect of these amendments to a total 80 acres annually. Local governments are no longer required to submit a semiannual report to DCA that summarizes transmitted small scale amendments. To qualify as a small scale amendment, the proposed amendment must not involve a text change to the goals, policies, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, but only proposes a land use change to the Future Land Use Map. Also, the amendment must not be in an Area of Critical State Concern. 163.3187(1)(c)3.: Requires only one public hearing before the governing board for small scale amendments. No amendment necessary. These amendments are not subject to the review requirements of regular amendments. 163.3187(3): States that DCA shall not review or issue a notice of intent for small scale amendments. No amendment necessary. However, any affected person may file a petition with the Division of Administrative Hearings to challenge the consistency of a small scale amendment. Provides procedures regarding Administrative Hearing and subsequent DCA review if disputed amendment is found in compliance and Administration Commission review if disputed amendment is found not in compliance. Small scale amendments are not effective until 31 days after adoption. 163.3187(5): Allows local governments to charge amendment applicants some or all of the cost of public No amendment necessary. notice requirements. 163.3187(6): Local governments are prohibited from amending their plan "after the date established...for No amendment necessary. submittal of its evaluation and appraisal report." 163.3187(7) Requires DCA to review an increase in the annual total acreage threshold for small scale No amendment necessary. amendments and report the results to the Governor and Legislature by June, 1996. 163.3189 Establishes the process for Comprehensive Plan amendments. Amendments are submitted No amendment necessary. and reviewed based on Chapter 163.3184, F.S. Furthermore, an amendment is not effective until DCA or the Administration Commission has found the amendment in compliance. Also establishes provisions regarding a determination of non-compliance, mediation, Administration Commission hearings, and the issuance of final orders. Date: November 17, 1998 6 i 1 i i i 1 a i i i 1 1 i i 1 1 i Statute Change Effect 163.3191(1): Specifies the EAR process is the principal process for updating Comprehensive Plans. No amendment necessary. 163.3191(2Xe), (f), (g), (h): Establishes additional requirements for the EAR. The City of Okeechobee is proposing an Economic Development Element. 163.3191(3): Encourages local governments to develop a local "vision" through the EAR process. The City of Okeechobee will include a policy on visioning. 163.3191(4): Allows DCA to grant local governments a six-month extension for plan amendment No amendment necessary. adoption related to the EAR. 163.3191(5): An EAR must be prepared 7 years after adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Thereafter, No amendment necessary. a report is prepared in 5 year intervals. 163.3191(6): Requires findings and recommendations be prepared based on an EAR's content. Also No amendment necessary. requires amendments implementing the EAR be consistent with the report's findings. 163.3191(7): For municipalities with a population of less than 2,500 residents, an EAR must be prepared Not applicable. The City of Okeechobee 12 years after adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Thereafter, a report is prepared in 10 population is greater than 2,500. year intervals. 163.3191(8): Allows DCA to adopt a phased schedule for submission of EARs. Also allows local The City of Okeechobee's due date for the governments to submit EARs early. Evaluation and Appraisal Report is November 3, 1998 and will meet that deadline. 163.3191(9): Requires DCA to conduct a sufficiency review of an EAR within 30 days of receipt of the No amendment necessary. report. 163.3191(10): Allows DCA to delegate review of an EAR to the appropriate Regional Planning Council. The City of Okeechobee's having CFRPC review its EAR. 163.3191(11): Allows the Administration Commission to impose sanctions against local governments No amendment necessary. failing "to implement its[EAR]through timely and sufficient amendments to its local plan except for excusable delay." 163.3191(12): By written agreement between a municipality and DCA, allows municipalities with fewer Not being done. than 5,000 residents or counties with fewer than 50,000 residents to "focus planning resources on selected issues or elements when updating its plan." Date: November 17, 1998 7 1 I I I 1 I 1 I I I I I I I 1 I 1 1 1 Statute Change Effect 163.3191(13) "When an interagency hazard mitigation report is prepared in response to a Presidential No amendment necessary. Disaster Declaration,its recommendations may be incorporated into a local Comprehensive Plan, as deemed appropriate by the applicable local government..." 163.3197: Prior to adopting a plan to conform with the requirements of Chapter 163, F.S., the No amendment necessary. existing plan "shall have such force and effect as it had at the date of adoption until a new Comprehensive Plan" is adopted. 163.3202(6) Local governments are required to adopt land development regulations that implement a The City already complies with this regulation. intergovernmental review process as described in the Intergovernmental Coordination Element requirements. Date: November 17, 1998 8 i 1 i i l t I 1 I i 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 Exhibit B Changes to Chapter 9J-5, F.A.C. City of Okeechobee December, 1989 - June, 1997 Rule Chance Effect 9J-5.001(1) Adds that plan amendments in addition to Comprehensive Plans are subject to the No change necessary. requirements of Rule 9J-5. 9J-5.001(2)-(9) Briefly describes selected sections that are included within the Rule. No effect. 9J-5.001(10) Regarding a local government's administration of the Comprehensive Plan as compared to Goals, objectives and policies will be written the Rule criteria, the phrase "which exceeds the criteria" is deleted. However, the Rule accordingly. still maintains a plan can be more specific, detailed or strict. 9J-5.001(11) States that local governments do not have to duplicate or exceed federal, state,or regional Goals, objectives and policies will be written agency permitting programs. accordingly. 9J-5.002(1) Adds that plan amendments, in addition to Comprehensive Plans, must be consistent with Goals, objectives and policies will be written statutory requirements to receive a DCA compliance determination. accordingly. 9J-5.002(2): Clarifies and expands the factors DCA considers when providing assistance to local No effect. governments and applying the provisions of the Rule to a plan and plan amendments. 9J-5.002(4) Strengthens provisions requiring DCA and other state and regional agencies to assist local Technical assistance will be sought on an on-going governments during transmittal and adoption stages for plan and plan amendments. basis. 9J-5.002(6) Revises procedures regarding the settlement of conflicts between local governments and No effect. DCA when a compliance determination is not made for a plan. New procedures outline "compliance agreements" between the two agencies prior to appearing before the Administration Commission. Additionally, the provisions encourage informal negotiations to resolve the conflict. 9J-5.002(7): References plan amendment submittal requirements located in Chapter 163, F.S. and Submissions will follow this rule. Chapter 9J-11, F.A.C. 9J-5.002(8): States that amendments to Chapter 9J-5 do not render existing Comprehensive Plans not Any amendments recommended by the Evaluation in compliance. However,subsequent amendments involving any amended section in 9J-5 and Appraisal Report will address minimum must address revised minimum requirements. technical requirements. Date: November 17, 1998 9 • • Rule Chance Effect 9J-5.003: Adds definitions for "Adjusted for family size," "Adjusted gross income," "Affordable The data and analysis of the EAR shall housing," "Amendment," "Central Business District," "Clustering," "Coastal area," incorporate these terms, and amend the existing "Coastal planning area," "Compatibility," "Composition," "Concurrency," "Concurrency terms accordingly. Management System," "Currently available revenue sources," "Density," "Development," "Development controls," "Distribution," "Environmentally sensitive lands," "Evaluation and appraisal report," "Extent," "Facility availability," "Floodprone areas," "Functional relationship," "High recharge area or prime recharge area," "Intensity," "Low income household," "Manufactured home, "Moderate income household," "Natural drainage flow," "Natural groundwater aquifer recharge areas," "New town," "Partial evaluation and appraisal report," "Pattern," "Potable water wellfield," "Proposed evaluation and appraisal report," "Public facilities and services," "Purchase of development rights," "Rural areas," "Rural village or rural activity center," "Stormwater facilities," "Stormwater management system," "Sufficiency review," "Suitability," "Transfer of development rights," "Transportation demand management," "Transportation system management," "Urban area," "Urban sprawl," "Very low-income family," "Very low income household," "Wellhead protection area," and "Wetlands." The subsection also revises definitions of"Areas subject to coastal flooding," "Coastal high hazard areas," "Conservation uses," "Deepwater ports," "Department or agency," "Drainage basin or stormwater basin," "Estuary," "Living marine resources," "Mobile home," "Natural drainage features," "Natural reservations," and "Oceanic waters." It also deletes definitions of "Availability" and "Low and moderate income families." 9J-5.005(1)(c) Includes text requiring the following items to be included within the adopted All items are included except City-wide marina Comprehensive Plan: the county wide marina siting plan, a future land use map, and an sitings which are not applicable to this City. intergovernmental coordination process. 9J-5.005(2Xa) States that plan amendments and their support documents must be based upon "relevant and The City concurs and will endeavor to create a appropriate data." Encourages the use of graphics and other techniques when preparing "user friendly" plan utilizing graphics and tables. support documents. 9J-5.005(2)(c) States the following sources should be available to local governments for consultation: The City has a copy of the Guide and will utilize "The Guide to Local Comprehensive Planning Data Sources" and National Wetland it appropriately. Inventory Maps. Date: November 17, 1998 10 r r 1 1 1 f 1 1 i Rule Chance Effect 9J-5.005(2)(e) Deletes text encouraging local governments to use the medium range projections when Population estimates and projections were done by population projection data is obtained from the University of Florida or the Governor's the Planning Department based on BEBR Office. projections. 9J-5.005(2)(f) Allows local governments to submit textual portions of a proposed or adopted plan or plan The City has the capability to transmit in this amendment in an electronic format. Arrangements must be made with DCA prior to format. submittal. 9J-5.005(2Xg): States local governments are not required to send support documents that are already in the No effect. possession of DCA. 9J-5.005(6) As part of their Goals, Objectives, and Policies, local governments must establish The City of Okeechobee complies accordingly "meaningful and predictable standards for the use and development of land and provide with measurable quantitative standards in the use meaningful guidelines for the content of more detailed land development and use and development of land. regulations." 9J-5.005(7Xa) With respect to Evaluation and Appraisal Reports, states the section that previously A section in the EAR is included on citizen addressed"citizen participation in the process" now addresses "a description of the public participation. participation process used by the local government in preparing the report." 9J-5.005(7Xc): Adds text to Monitoring and Evaluation Requirements that references longer time frames No effect. for EAR submittal for selected local governments. 9J-5.005(7Xe): Reformulated goals,objectives and policies must be addressed within the Monitoring and The City of Okeechobee will comply with all Evaluation Procedures section within a Comprehensive Plan. monitoring and evaluation procedures. 9J-5.005(7Xg), (h), (I), (j), (k): Adds the following five tasks to the Monitoring and Evaluation Procedure: the extent to The Evaluation and Appraisal Report will address which unanticipated and unforeseen problems and opportunities occurred; the effect these issues. changes to Chapter 187, F.S., the State Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 9J-5, F.A.C., and the SRPP had on the Comprehensive Plan; the major problems of development,physical deterioration and the location of land uses and the social and economic effects of such uses in the area; the identification of any actions needed to address the planning issues within the report;and proposed or anticipated plan amendments necessary to address or implement identified changes. 9J-5.005(8Xe): Deletes text allowing local governments to adopt "emergency amendments" that preclude No effect. the "two-time per calendar year" amendment rule. 9J-5.005(8XI): Encourages local governments to enter into joint planning agreements. The City of Okeechobee currently has a joint planning agreement with the School Board. Date: November 17, 1998 11 I I i I i i i i I I I i i i i i I i Rule Change Effect 9J-5.005(8)(j): Allows local governments to adopt by reference other documents and details how this is No effect. to be done. 9J-5.005(9): Recognizes and allows local governments to include appropriate provisions for private The Comprehensive Plan update will recognize property rights and vested rights. private property rights and vested rights. 9J-5.0053: Establishes the procedures and criteria for the preparation, transmittal, adoption, and The City of Okeechobee will comply with these sufficiency review of an EAR and EAR based amendments. procedures. Date: November 17, 1998 12 1 1 ! 1 I ! 1 1 1 ! 1 1 ! 1 1 Rule Chanae Effect 9J-5.0055: Revamps existing local government concurrency requirements. Transportation and Recreation/Open Space requirements will be reviewed as it relates to the Local governments are required to adopt a Concurrency Management System as a rural character of the City. component of their Comprehensive Plan. The system provisions must include: the maintenance of the adopted LOS standards for selected public facilities and services; the inclusion of a financially feasible plan that maintains adopted level of service standards within the CIP; a system that monitors the adherence to the LOS standards, the capital improvement schedule and available public facility capacity; guidelines when applying standards to development orders; and provisions for the adoption of land development regulations that implement the concurrency management system. The section also allows local governments to expand the concurrency requirements to other public facilities. Revises requirements allowing parks and recreation facilities to be available or under actual construction no later than one year after issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Revises requirements allowing transportation facilities to be available or under actual construction no later than three years after issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Defines a de minimus impact and exempts the developments generating these impacts from concurrency requirements. Allows local governments to adopt a long-term transportation concurrency management system with a planning period of up to 10 years. Revises the rule relating to Transportation Concurrency Management Areas to make their establishment less complex and accessible to a wider variety of local governments. Allows local governments to develop and adopt Transportation Concurrency Exemption Areas. Specifies the criteria these areas must exhibit to be eligible for designation. Allows local government to exempt projects that promote public transportation from concurrency requirements. Locals must include guidelines for exemption within the Comprehensive Plan. Date: November 17, 1998 13 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 Rule Change Effect FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT 9J-5.006(1Xb): Specifies public potable waterwells should be identified on the existing land use map. An Ordinance is established to address wellhead Also, adds that wellhead protection areas must be shown. Reference requiring cones of protection in the LDR and a map is also included influence to be shown is deleted. in the EAR. 9J-5.006(1)(f)3: Local governments having dredge spoil disposal responsibilities must identify dredge spoil Not applicable. disposal sites on the existing land use map. 9J-5.006(2Xf): Adds that local governments with dredge spoil responsibilities must include analysis within Not applicable. the Future Land Use Element addressing the need for additional sites through the long term planning period. 9J-5.006(2Xg): Adds that local governments must include an analysis within the future land use element The City shall comply accordingly where addressing proposed development and redevelopment based on recommendations, deemed applicable. appropriate by the local government, contained in any existing or future hazard mitigation report. 9J-5.006(3)(b)6.: Requires local governments to adopt objectives that coordinate future land uses by The City will comply during the update of the encouraging the elimination or reduction of uses that are inconsistent with any interagency Comprehensive Plan by further restrictions on hazard mitigation report recommendations that the local government determines to be future uses that would be inconsistent with any appropriate. hazard mitigation report recommendations. 9J-5.006(3Xb)11: Requires local governments to adopt objectives ensuring the availability of dredge spoil Not applicable. disposal sites. 9J-5.006(3Xc)6.: Requires local governments to adopt a policy implementing activities that protect potable Ordinance already in place. wellfields "by designating appropriate activities and land uses within wellhead protection areas." 9J-5.006(3Xc)8: Requires local governments to adopt a policy implementing activities that identify, The City has incorporated, within its LDRs, designate, and protect historically significant properties. policies to protect historically significant properties. 9J-5.006(3Xc)9: Requires local governments to adopt a policy implementing activities that designate dredge Not applicable. spoil disposal sites. 9J-5.006(4Xa)11: The Future Land Use Map must identify any Transportation Concurrency Management Not applicable. Area. Date: November 17, 1998 14 I 1 I I 1 i I I I 1 1 i I 1 I I 1 Rule Chanae Effect 9J-5.006(4Xb): The Future Land Use Map must identify public potable waterwell and coastal high hazard The FLUM does identify potable waterwell areas areas and show wellhead protection areas. Cones of influence delineation is no longer but since the City is land locked. Therefore, required. CHHA's do not apply. 9J-5.006(4Xc): Encourages the use of mixed use categories of land use. However, policies regarding The transitional land use category is intended for mixed uses, including density, intensity, and distribution requirements, must be included this purpose,but because of the rural character of within the Plan. this area it is difficult to apply in certain instances. 9J-5.006(5): Adds an entire subsection regarding "Review of Plan and Plan Amendments for To the greatest extent possible, the City tries to Discouraging the Proliferation of Urban Sprawl." Provides guidance to local governments encourage development in areas served by in determining whether a plan or plan amendment discourages urban sprawl. Indications central systems. However, the City is a rural that a plan or plan amendment does not discourage the proliferation of sprawl are as agriculture city and while urban sprawl occurs it follows: is not encouraged. • promotes the development of low-intensity, low-density, or single-use development on a large scale, leapfrog developments or strip commercial development; • fails to protect and conserve natural resources; • fails to protect adjacent agricultural areas and activities; • fails to maximize the use of existing or future public facilities and services; • allows for land use patterns or timing which disproportionality increase the cost in time,money,and energy,of providing and maintaining facilities and services; • fails to provide a clear separation between rural and urban uses;. • discourages infill development or redevelopment; • fails to encourage a mix of uses; • results in poor accessibility among linked or related land uses; and • results in the loss of significant amounts of functional open space. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT 9J-5.007: Pursuant to Section 9J-5.019, the Traffic Circulation Element will be integrated into the Will leave Traffic Circulation Element format Transportation Element for those local governments located within the boundaries of a because of the City's rural status. Metropolitan Planning Organization. 9J-5.007(2Xb): Requires an analysis of the projected traffic circulation LOS and system needs based on Will update analysis that is required within the future land uses. confines of a Traffic Circulation Element. Date: November 17, 1998 15 Rule C hancie Effect 9J-5.007(3)(c)1.: Directs local governments to adopt policies relating to LOS on roadways. Specifically, the No changes necessary, the City of Okeechobee LOS standard on the Florida Intrastate Highway System is established by FDOT. Level currently complies. of service standards for other roadways must ensure that adequate capacity will serve existing and future land uses. HOUSING ELEMENT 9J-5.010: The Housing Element guides local governments to meet deficits in the housing supply. The City currently complies through the SHIP This section was amended to direct local governments to focus on "moderate income, low program and its flexible land development income, very low income households, group homes, foster care facilities, and households regulations. with special housing needs, including rural and farm worker housing." 9J-5.010(1)(a)and(c): The Affordable Housing Needs Assessment is now included as a source for the housing Inventory will be expanded as required. The data inventory prepared by the local government. Previously, the Rule required the City to utilized is from the Shimberg study. conduct a housing inventory that included the number of dwelling units by type, tenure, age, rent, value, monthly cost of owner-occupied units, and rent or cost to income ratio. Now, this inventory is expanded to include the distribution of dwelling units according to each category. 9J-5.010(2)(b): Requires a housing needs analysis of current, as well as future residents. As one basis for Methodology from the Shimberg Center for the Housing Element,data and analysis must be obtained from DCA's Affordable Housing Affordable Housing shall be used to determine Needs Assessment. A local government may conduct its own needs assessment provided housing needs. This will be cross-checked with the DCA methodology is used. the City of Okeechobee's Building Department data. 9J-5.010(2)(e): Reduces the analysis of the housing delivery system. Does not require local governments No effect. to analyze ways the system can improve efficiency. 9J-5.010(2)(f)1.: The Housing Element must contain a means to achieve housing for all current and future The City of Okeechobee currently complies. residents. Emphasis is on the creation or preservation of affordable housing to minimize the need for additional local services and avoid the concentration of affordable housing units in only specific areas. 9J-5.010(2Xf)3.: Adds that adequate sites for housing must be addressed for very-low income households. Housing for very-low income is being provided. Also changes the word "families" to households. 9J-5.010(3Xb)1.: Revises language regarding an objective providing for "the creation and/or preservation of The new definition will be reflected in an added affordable housing for all current and anticipated future residents of the jurisdiction." Housing Objective. Date: November 17, 1998 16 1 i i I f l 1 1 1 1 1 i i 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rule Change Effect 9J-5.010(3Xb)3.: Revises the objective regarding adequate sites for housing to include distribution of This is consistent with the SHIP program housing, very low incomes, and manufactured homes. objectives. 9J-5.010(3Xc)2.: Revises language regarding an objective relating to streamlining the permitting process. No effect. 9J-5.010(3Xc)5.: Revises language regarding a policy relating to the location of housing to include very low No effect. income housing and manufactured homes. 9J-5.010(3Xc)6.: Principles and criteria guiding the location of group homes and foster care facilities must No effect. be consistent with Chapter 419, F.S. 9J-5.010(3Xc)8.: Local governments are encouraged to adopt a policy regarding "the utilization of job The City has included job training opportunities. training, job creation and economic solutions to address a portion of their affordable housing concerns." 9J-5.010(3Xc)10.: In certain situations, allows local governments to enter into interlocal agreements with No effect. "nearby local governments" in order to satisfy housing demands. 9.1-5.010(3Xc)11.: Adds a objective requiring local governments to address the designation of"sufficient sites Sites are and will continue to be available. at sufficient densities to accommodate the need for affordable housing over the planning time frame." INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT 9J-5.011: Modifies title by replacing "drainage" with "stormwater management." The title will be revised. 9J-5.011(1 Xg): Data and analysis requirement that addresses major natural drainage features and natural Shall obtain a copy from water management groundwater aquifer recharge areas is revised. As part of this data, a topographic map district. must be integrated if such map is available. Also, prime or high groundwater recharge areas adopted or identified by the regional water management district governing board as prime or high groundwater recharge areas must be identified. Eliminates reference to Biscayne and Floridan aquifers. 9J-5.011(2Xa): Requires a goal statement be developed "for each of the facilities or resources addressed The City concurrently complies with this rule. in this element" which establish the long-term end toward which programs and activities are ultimately directed. 9J-5.011(2Xa): Requires an objective "for each of the facilities or resources addressed in this element" to The City concurrently complies with this rule. address the element's statutory requirements and rule requirements. Date: November 17, 1998 17 1 1 Rule Change Effect 9J-5.011(2)(c): Requires a policy "for each of the facilities or resources addressed in the element" which The City concurrently complies with this rule. addresses specific implementation activities. 9J-5.0l 1(2Xc)5.: Policies must be developed "establishing water quality standards for stormwater discharge" The City via water management district currently for all new and existing stormwater management systems. Chapter 17-40 must be complies with these standards. consulted when developing these standards. Subsections clarify the following: local governments are not required to mandate existed facilities to be retrofitted; presume that these requirements supersede current state or regional laws regarding stormwater quality; allows local governments to incorporate by reference stormwater quality standard exemptions; and local governments are not ordered to conduct water quality sampling or testing. COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT 9J-5.012(2Xa): Data and analysis requirements are based on "coastal planning area"rather than the "coastal The City is not a coastal area. area." 9J-5.012(3Xc)3.: Amends the required policy addressing general hazard mitigation. Local governments now No effect, does not apply. have the discretion to "incorporate recommendations from interagency hazard mitigation reports." 9J-5.012(3Xc)5.: Amends the required policy addressing post-disaster redevelopment. Actions during No effect,does not apply. redevelopment must be consistent with federal funding provisions. Also, local governments should deem whether an interagency hazard mitigation report and its recommendations will be incorporated into the plan. 9J-5.012(3Xc)8.: Adds a provision requiring local governments to adopt a policy identifying regulatory or The City is not a coastal city. management techniques relating to the "the relocation, mitigation or replacement, as deemed appropriate by the local government, of infrastructure presently within the coastal high-hazard area when state funding is anticipated to be needed." 9J-5.012(3)(c)12: Amends the required policy relating to orderly development and use of deepwater ports. Does not apply to the City. The policy must present a technique to resolve inconsistencies between the local plan and the deepwater port master plan through the dispute resolution process. Date: November 17, 1998 18 Rule Change Effect CONSERVATION ELEMENT 9J-5.013(1)(a)1.: Adds "groundwaters" to the list of natural resources that must be identified and analyzed. The City shall comply in the data and analysis The Florida Department of Environmental Regulation is renamed to the Florida section of the Comprehensive Plan. Department of Environmental Protection. 9J-5.013(1)(a)5.: The term "fisheries" is changed to "areas which are the location of recreational and The Comprehensive Plan update will reflect these commercially important fish or shellfish." changes. 9J-5.013(2)(c)1.: Amends a required policy t o the protection of quality.ty. Adds that land u ses A wellh ad protection ordinance is already in should be restricted if they adversely affect the quality and quantity of water sources, such place and policies further protecting quantity and as, natural groundwater recharge areas, wellhead protection areas and surface waters. quality of water will be added. 9J-5.013(3): Adds section regarding "policies addressing the protection and conservation of wetlands." Shall be addressed in Comprehensive Plan by A Comprehensive Planning process must he developed that protects and conserves including goals and objectives to meet wetlands. Furthermore, future land uses endangering wetlands must be directed away requirements in the form of a Comprehensive from the area. Planning process. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT 9J-5.015(3)(b)4.: Requires local governments to add an objective ensuring coordination in the designation of Does not apply to the City. new dredge spoil disposal sites for local governments having spoil disposal responsibilities. 9J-5.015(3)(c)8 and 9.: Requires local governments to add the following policies relating to: Does not apply to the City. • the involvement of appropriate state and federal agencies and the public in identifying dredge spoil disposal sites; and • a resolution process before the Coastal Resources Interagency Management Committee for conflicts between local governments and a public agency seeking a dredge spoil disposal site. Date: November 17, 1998 19 1 a i 1 1 i i i ! 1 i 1 ! 1 ! ! ! a ! Rule Change Effect 9J-5.015(4): Strengthens the Intergovernmental Coordination Element by adding a section relating to The City shall include additional policies in the Intergovernmental Coordination Processes. Once adopted, these requirements will also Intergovernmental Coordination Element as it replace the existing DRI program. Specifically, the Element must include: a process to relates to dispute resolution. determine if a development proposal will significantly impact other local governments or State or regional resources or facilities; a dispute resolution process for conflicts pertaining to development proposals significantly impacting other local governments or State or regional resources or facilities; mitigation standards and criteria for development proposals causing a significant impact on a local government; and provisions relating to the transmittal of a development order to DCA that meets or exceed established thresholds. (IS THIS OKAY) TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 9J-5.019: Establishes the Transportation Element. This Element must be adopted by local Does not apply fully because of a rural city, but governments within the boundaries of a Metropolitan Planning Organization to plan for a the City of Okeechobee does intend to pursue multi-modal transportation system that places emphasis on public transportation systems. objectives and policies that implement The Element will replace the Traffic Circulation, Mass Transit, and Ports and Aviation transportation system management and Element and will be coordinated with the long range transportation plan of the MPO. transportation demand management. Date: November 17, 1998 20 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES EVALUATION MATRIX EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY? /WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Goal: Through a well-planned mix of Maintenance of high compatible land uses, the City of quality living Okeechobee will maintain a high quality environment through living environment, preserve its LDR's. distinctive natural and historic resources, and provide public services to its residents at a minimum costs. Objective 1: The location of future Efficient use of public Development was The City has Yes None development in the City of Okeechobee facilities consistent with occurring in areas that included in its will be guided by the availability and soil conditions and had inadequate public LDRs efficient use of public facilities and topography. facilities. requirements services as well as site characteristics which restrict such as soil conditions and topography. development in areas that have inadequate public facilities. Objective 2: The City of Okeechobee Maintain consistency Inconsistent land uses The City has Yes will ensure that all new development is with Future Land Use were visible in many adopted non- consistent with the Future Land Use Element for new areas of the City. conforming use Element. development. regulations which address inconsistent uses. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Future Land Use Element M-1 November 17, 1998 EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY?/WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Objective 3: The City of Okeechobee Elimination of Too many The City has tried, Somewhat At the EAR- will work toward the elimination or inconsistent land uses inconsistent land use through several ongoing based plan reduction in size or intensity of existing and zoning designations. small-scale land amendment stage, land uses and zoning designations which classifications. use amendments, most of these are not consistent with the Future Land to address inconsistencies Use Element. inconsistent land will be use. More addressed. amendments are needed to eliminate problems. Objective 4: The City will ensure the Assurance of public Inadequate land was The City has Yes availability of suitable land for public facilities to meet being used for public established a facilities to support proposed development. facilities. Concurrency development. Management System (CMS). Objective 5: The City of Okeechobee Protection of natural and No protection Developments that Yes will protect significant natural and historic resources from ordinance for natural are adjacent to historic resources. incompatible land uses. and historic wetlands are resources. required to prepare an environmental study to determine the land's suitability for development. Objective 6: The City of Okeechobee Redevelopment of No provisions were The City has Yes More policies are will encourage the redevelopment and blighted areas. established for the adopted a standard needed to guide renewal of blighted areas. redevelopment of housing code redevelopment. blighted areas. against deteriorating structures. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Future land Use Element fM-2 November 17, 1998 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 !I 1 1 EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY?/WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Objective 7: The City of Okeechobee Protection of Taylor No protection The City has not No Budgetary Establish the will ensure that proposed land use Creek from inconsistent ordinance specifically established an constraints with Taylor Creek activities in the Taylor Creek area are land use activities while for Taylor Creek. ordinance or emphasis on protection not inconsistent with the stated goal of maintaining consistency guidelines for the inadequate staff. ordinance. the Resource Management Plan for the with Resource protection of Lower Kissimmee River and Taylor Management Plan. Taylor Creek. Creek Drainage Basins, prepared pursuant to Chapter 380, Florida Statutes. Objective 8: The City of Okeechobee Promotion of innovative No innovative The City has Yes, ongoing will promote the various and innovative land development techniques were established a PUD land development techniques. techniques. present for the zoning category to development of land provide an avenue in the City. for innovative design techniques. , Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Future Land Use Element M-3 November 17, 1998 t t 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY?/WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Goal: To develop a traffic circulation Traffic circulation LOS levels not set. LOS services Yes system which safely and efficiently systems which safely standards are meets existing and future transportation and efficiently meets established. needs, promotes accepted design needs and LOS standards, and achieves desired levels of standards. service. Objective 1: The City of Okeechobee Identification of No roadway Since roadway Somewhat Identify all will, as part of its five-year capital roadway deficiencies deficiencies were deficiencies were roadways within improvements program, identify needed through 5-year CIP. noted for not identified in the the City that improvements and time frames for improvement. 5-Year CIP, need resurfacing correction of existing roadway improvements have or widening and deficiencies. been mainly for include in 5- maintenance and Year CIP. safety. Objective 2: The City of Okeechobee Protection of rights- No right-of-way The City has Yes will protect existing and future right-of- of-way from building protection ordinance. established way from building encroachment. encroachment. regulatory guidelines in its LDRs for the protection of right- of-way. Objective 3: The City of Okeechobee Implementation of No implementation or The City keeps a Somewhat While records are There is a need will support and encourage FDOT in the FDOT projects which coordination with record of FDOT kept on FDOT to incorporate implementation of projects listed in the are consistent with the FDOT projects. proposed roadway projects, it is FDOT projects FDOT 5-Year Work Program which are City's Comprehensive projects. difficult to into future plans under the City's jurisdiction and are Plan. determine how the of the City. consistent with and further the City used the Comprehensive Plan. project list for its benefit. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Traffic Circulation Element M-4 November 17, 1998 a a i I 1 I I I I i I i I 1 I i 1 I 1 EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY?/WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Objective 4: The City of Okeechobee Programming of local No programming of No programming of No Roadway projects Identify will coordinate the planning and transportation local transportation local transportation were identified in roadway programming of local transportation improvements that are improvements with needs. CIP due to projects in CIP. improvements with the Future Land Use consistent with the FDOT. budgetary Element of this plan, Okeechobee County and FDOT. constraints. County and FDOT. Objective 5: The City of Okeechobee Coordination of No coordination Limited funding by Somewhat Coordination will coordinate activity with state, activities by activities with other governmental can be regional, and local jurisdictions to governing agencies to government agencies agencies for expressed more promote a proper mix of funding for fund transportation to fund transportation clearly through transportation improvements. improvements in the improvements. improvements. policies. City. Objective 6: The City of Okeechobee Implementation of No implementation The City has Yes will implement a program for providing programs that program to integrate adopted roadway roadway needs that integrates acceptable integrate existing roadway needs. design standards design standards. roadways. consistent with FDOT standards. Objective 7: The City of Okeechobee Establishment of LOS No level of service The City has Yes will establish a level of service standards for existing standards for existing adopted LOS standards that are acceptable for existing and future conditions. and future roadways. standards on its and future conditions. local roads. Objective 8: The City of Okeechobee Coordination of No development The City has tried Yes will coordinate development with the development for coordination for to ensure that all provision of adequate motorized and motorized and non- motorized and non- major developments non-motorized transportation facilities. motorized facilities. motorized facilities. are located on or adjacent to transportation facilities. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Traffic Circulation Element M-5 November 17, 1998 EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE HOUSING ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY? /WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Goal: The City of Okeechobee will Provision of decent Adequate housing Some housing has Somewhat Can address the plan for the provision of decent, safe housing with adequate conditions to meet been rehabilitated SHIP program and sanitary housing of appropriate facilities to meet future residential and some more clearly. type, size, location and cost, and with existing and future needs. demolition of adequate supporting public facilities population needs. substandard to meet the current and future needs housing has of all residents of the City. occurred. Objective 1: On an ongoing basis, the Provision of Insufficient Through CDBG Yes, ongoing City of Okeechobee will assist the affordable housing affordable housing funding, the City private sector and other public with adequate public to meet community participates in the agencies in providing adequate and facilities to meet needs. County's housing affordable housing, supported by community needs. program to adequate public facilities, for existing rehabilitate and future populations. This will deteriorating include regulatory improvements, structures and assist coordination with the private sector, in the construction applications for funding assistance, of new homes. and other activities aimed at ensuring adequate supply of standard condition housing which meets documented current and projected ranges of household size, income, tenure, and special need (e.g., elderly and farmworker housing). Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Ilousing Element M-6 November 17, 1998 I t I I I I I I I a I I I I I I I I 1 EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE HOUSING ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY?/WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Objective 2: By 1992, the City of Implement program No implementation The City has Yes, ongoing Okeechobee will formulate and begin to identify program to identify adopted a standard to implement a program to identify, substandard housing substandard housing housing code to prevent, and/or eliminate substandard conditions by 1992. conditions. prevent housing conditions. This will include deteriorating amendment, by September 1, 1991, housing structures. of housing and building codes and This is other applicable regulations to accomplished establish minimum standards for through code safety and for aesthetic, structural enforcement. and/or sanitary conditions in teh existing housing stock. Objective 3: The City of Okeechobee Conserve existing No program to The City has Somewhat, No historically Coordinate with will conserve its standard-condition housing stock and conserve existing adopted a list of ongoing significant housing citizens to develop housing stock, and improve, as identify historically housing and identify conditions which structures have a historical plan. necessary, the structure and aesthetics significant units. historically identifies standard been identified by of existing housing. In this process, significant units. conditions and is the City. historically significant units will be aggressive in However, a few identified and given special demolishing citizens in the consideration. structures that are community have substandard. established a Historical Society for such purposes. Objective 4: By September 1, 1991, Amendment of LDR's Inadequate housing The City has Yes the City of Okeechobee will amend to ensure sites for low sites existing for low established special zoning, subdivision, housing and to moderate income and moderate guidelines for other applicable regulations to ensure for families. income families, mobile home parks adequate sites for housing for low- and subdivisions. and moderate-income families and for mobile homes. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Housing Element M-7 November 17, 1998 i 1 a a i a a a i a a a 1 i 1 a a a a EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE HOUSING ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY?/WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Objective 5: The City of Okeechobee Assurance of No sites identified The City allows Yes will, on a continuing basis, ensure adequate sites for for group homes and group homes in all adequate sites for HRS-licensed or- group homes and foster care facilities. residential zoning funded group homes and foster care foster care facilities. districts. facilities. Objective 6: As part of its efforts to Assurance of Insufficient land to Objective has not Uncertain Never had to Delete Objective. revitalize and stabilize residences and relocation of housing accommodate been used by the employ Objective. Federal programs neighborhoods, the City of for displaced persons displaced City, may be are no longer used Okeechobee will ensure the due to Federal households. antiquated. for relocation to availability of relocation housing to programs. major projects. persons displaced by Federally- assisted housing rehabilitation or demolition activities. Objective 7: By 1993, the City of Establishment of No advisory Advisory Somewhat County Can do more Okeechobee will have established a advisory committee committee was committee was not administers SHIP activity and technical advisory committee which for affordable housing established to established. funds which involvement in will evaluate the City's housing programs in the City address affordable However, the City provides housing this program. efforts and advise the City on by 1993. housing. does participate in within the City. adequate and affordable housing the County's issues and programs. CDBG funds to assist in fmding affordable housing for low and moderate income households. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Housing Element M-8 November 17, 1998 EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE, DRAINAGE, POTABLE WATER AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY?/WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Goal: The City of Okeechobee will Protection of water conserve and protect its water sources resources and promote and provide, or require others to provide orderly growth. needed public facilities in a manner which protects investments in existing facilities and promotes orderly growth. Objective 1: The City of Okeechobee Implement procedures No procedures City has established Yes will,through revision of land to ensure available established to ensure a concurrency development regulations, implement facilities. available facilities. management system procedures to ensure that needed to ensure adequate facilities are available, concurrent with facilities. development. Objective 2: The City of Okeechobee Annual updates of 5- No annual updates of Five-Year Schedule Somewhat General Revise CIP to will prepare and maintain a five-year year CIP. 5-Year Schedule of of Capital description of show itemized schedule of capital improvement needs Capital Improvements does budgetary improvements. for public facilities,to be updated Improvements. not provide improvements. annually, in conformance with the itemized comprehensive plan review process for improvements. the Capital Improvements Element. Objective 3:The City of Okeechobee Maximize existing Inefficient use of Through the CMS, Yes, ongoing will ensure that existing facilities will be facilities to discourage existing facilities. development orders utilized in an efficient manner and that urban sprawl. are only issued if infrastructure improvements will not adequate service is encourage urban sprawl. available. Objective 4: The City of Okeechobee Coordination with Coordination with will coordinate with Okeechobee County County for extension County on extension in the extension of water and sewer of water and sewer. of water and sewer service into unincorporated areas. lines was limited. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Element M-9 November 17, 1998 t I II 1 I 1 i I I i I I I i II I I i i EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE, DRAINAGE, POTABLE WATER AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY?/WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Objective 5:The City of Okeechobee Reduction of solid No LOS for solid City has established Yes Provide will provide for efficient collection, waste. waste disposal. recycling programs measurable environmentally sound disposal, and to educate the qualities to reduction in volume of solid waste public waste achieve material which it generates. disposal. reduction in solid waste. Objective 6:The City will include, as Establish stormwater No stormwater City established a Yes part of its land development regulations management system to manage stormwater revision, stormwater drainage regulations techniques to protect drainage problems. management system providing for the protection of natural drainage features. which is drainage features and provisions for implemented ensuring that all future development through its LDRs. utilizes appropriate stormwater management techniques. Objective 7:The City of Okeechobee Utilize data to correct No or insufficient Records are not Not entirely More specific will obtain data needed for correction of deficiencies. data to address being kept on drainage policies existing deficiencies in a man-made facility deficiencies. drainage problems. will be needed. drainage facilities or altered natural drainage features. Objective 8:The City of Okeechobee Reduction of water No program to will reduce its per capita water consumption by ten reduce water consumption by ten percent(10%)by the percent(10%). consumption. year 2000. Objective 9:The City will protect water Protection of water No wellhead City has adopted the Yes quality and preserve the function of quality and recharge protection ordinance. County's wellhead recharge areas and natural drainage areas. protection features. ordinance to protect groundwater quality. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Element M-10 November 17, 1998 # I I I I 1 I I I I I I i I 1 1 1 I EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CONSERVATION ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY?1 WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Goal: The City of Okeechobee will conserve, protect, and appropriately manage the natural resources to promote the highest environmental quality possible. Objective 1: The City of Okeechobee Assurance that air No established Heavy industrial Unsure No new industrial Keep Objective. will ensure that levels of air pollutants pollutants do not standards to protect type businesses businesses have shall not exceed applicable standards set exceed DEP air quality. which emits located into the by the Department of Environmental guidelines. pollutants in the air City since Plan iEw are required to adoption. provide EISSs. Objective 2: The City of Okeechobee Implement policies No policies City now has well Yes will implement programs and policies to to protect potable established which protection conserve the supply and maintain the water and surface protect potable ordinance and it is quality of current and projected potable water. water and surface implemented water sources, as well as protect the water. through LDRs. quality of surface water. Objective 3: The City of Okeechobee Protection of soils No guidelines City has Natural Yes will conserve and protect its soils and and native present for the Resource native vegetative communities from vegetation from protection of native Protection adverse impacts of development. development vegetation or soils. Regulations which impacts. address environmentally sensitive lands. Objective 4: The City of Okeechobee Protection of No regulation City has Natural Yes will conserve and protect existing wetlands, fisheries established to Resource wetlands, fisheries and wildlife habitat and wildlife from protect wetlands Protection from adverse impacts of development. development and other sensitive Regulations which impacts. habitats. address environmentally sensitive lands. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Conservation Element M-11 November 17, 1998 I I I EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CONSERVATION ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY? 1 WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Objective 5: The City of Okeechobee Establish criteria to No criteria existing City has Natural Yes will manage hazardous wastes, establish identify which identifies Resource criteria for identification of environmentally environmentally Protection environmentally sensitive areas, and sensitive areas. sensitive areas. Regulations which regulate land uses so as to preserve address natural resources. environmentally sensitive lands. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Conservation Element M-I2 November 17, 1998 a a a I a I a a a a a a I a 1 a a a a EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY?/WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Goal:To provide a system of public recreation lands and facilities to serve all residents and visitors of the City of Okeechobee,while making the most efficient possible use of public resources. Objective 1:Land designated for Protection of No ordinance which The City has not No Keep Objective and recreational use will be protected on an recreational uses protects open space established any Policies. Revise ongoing basis from the establishment of from inconsistent or recreational uses. regulations which date in Policies 1.1 land uses on adjoining properties which land uses. requires open space and 1.2. would interfere with its recreational or buffer zones. function. Objective 2:The City of Okeechobee Coordination from Limited Limited Somewhat Continue to will coordinate with and seek assistance all levels of coordination with coordination with coordinate with the from Okeechobee County,relevant state government to other regulating governmental County on agencies, and the private sector to enhance agencies to provide agencies. maintenance of enhance recreational opportunities within recreational recreational recreational its boundaries. opportunities. opportunities. facilities. Objective 3:The City of Okeechobee Provision for a No level of service No record is being No Prepare list of will provide an adequate supply and variety of for recreational kept on recreational facilities and variety of recreation opportunities to recreational facilities. facilities and types provide measurable meet public need. opportunities to of activity. targets. meet public needs. Objective 4:The City of Okeechobee Identify sites that Limited public will ensure that identified recreation sites are accessible to the access to City- are accessible to the public, including public. owned and persons with special needs. maintained sites. Objective 5:The City of Okeechobee Utilize funding to Restricted funding will seek and utilize all available provide recreational sources for recreation-related funding from local, opportunities. recreational state, federal and private sector sources facilities. in providing recreational opportunities. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Recreation and Open Space Element M-13 November 17, 1998 EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY?/WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Goal:To achieve greater governmental efficiency and resolve conflicts by coordinating development activities between the City of Okeechobee and Okeechobee County, and relevant regional, state, and fixhral entities. Objective 1:The City of Okeechobee Coordination of Limited The City's Ongoing will coordinate its Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive coordination with Comprehensive with Okeechobee County, the Plan with all levels various levels of Plan is consistent Okeechobee County School Board, and of government. local governments with the County's, other relevant state or local agencies. and agencies. however, there are a few glitches that require amendments. Objective 2: Through coordination Establish No coordination The City is notified Somewhat. Limited personnel. Keep Objective and mechanisms,the City of Okeechobee will coordination which addressed via the CFRPC, if a Policies,but address the impacts of development mechanisms to development major development appoint staff proposed in its Comprehensive Plan upon address impacts. will impact members to act as development in unincorporated development residents. liaison for Okeechobee County. impacts on coordination among unincorporated agencies. areas. Objective 3: The City of Okeechobee Establish No coordination The City has not No will encourage and participate in the coordination mechanisms to established a form establishment of mechanisms for mechanisms to address standards of coordination coordinating level of service standards address LOS for public facilities. which addresses for public facilities in Okeechobee standards for public standards for public County and appropriate state and regional facilities. facilities. entities. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Intergovernmental Coordination Element M-14 November 17, 1998 EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY? /WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Objective 4:The City shall coordinate Establish No coordination Coordination with Yes with the Resource Management Plan for coordination with Resource the RMP has been the Lower Kissimmee River and Taylor mechanism with Management Plan mainly through the Creek Drainage Basins to the extend that RMP to emphasize (RMP)to address Water Management such coordination: (a)is consistent with consistency and drainage problems. District and Army the principle that local governments and prevent inverse Corps of Engineers. landowners alone should not be forced to condemnation. bear public burdens which, in all fairness and justice, should be borne by the public as a whole; and(b)would not result in inverse condemnation. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Intergovernmental Coordination Element M-15 November 17, 1998 1 EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY? /WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Goal:The City of Okeechobee will ensure that public facilities and services are provided, on a fair-share costs basis, in a manner which maximizes the use of existing facilities and promotes orderly growth. Objective 1: The City of Okeechobee Utilize CIP to CIP was not being The City Council Somewhat Identify needs in will use the Capital Improvements identify funding used as a tool to adopts an annual CIP and itemize Element to schedule construction and resources and implement program budget,but needs project costs. identify funding sources for the City's improve improvements. are not necessarily capital facility needs in order to deficiencies. based on 5-Year accommodate existing and future CIP. development, and to replace obsolete or worn-out facilities. Objective 2: The City of Okeechobee Coordination of Decisions were not The City has not No Establish LOS will coordinate land use decisions with decisions that are made based on CIP. identified LOS standards for parks, the schedule of capital improvements in a identified in CIP. standards for parks, infrastructure and manner that maintains the adopted level infrastructure and roads. Identify of service standards and meets existing roads. As such,the needs in CIP and and future needs. CIP does not itemize. recognize deficiencies which may exist. Objective 3: In order to maintain adopted Maintenance of Costs were not A costs/benefits Sometimes level of service standards, future LOS standards that being equated to analysis has not development will bear a proportionate have proportionate benefits. been performed on costs of necessary public facility costs and benefits. any public facility improvements equivalent to the benefits improvements. it receives from the improvements. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Capital Improvements Element M-I6 November 17, 1998 EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT MEASURABLE BASELINE CURRENT OBJECTIVE WHY?/WHY PROPOSED GOAL/OBJECTIVE TARGET CONDITIONS CONDITIONS ACHIEVED NOT? REVISIONS Objective 4: The City of Okeechobee Public facility Public facility There are no Yes will ensure that the provision of needed needs that were needs were not outstanding public facilities within the City limits identified in CIP. determined in development based on adopted levels of service set previously issued orders. forth in the Comprehensive Plan. Public development. facilities needs will be determined on the basis of previously issued development orders as well as the City's budgeting process and its joint activities with Okeechobee County for the planning, zoning, and concurrency management. Goals and Objectives Evaluation Matrix Capital Improvements Element M-17 November 17, 1998 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MN ® Elm 1 1 ..3 I '! Public Participation The public participation steps taken under the EAR process have been 1997-1998 Public Participation Schedule totally consistent with the public participation process that was adopted as part of the original Comprehensive Plan. The draft at this stage reflects LPA Date Action meetings held to examine the various elements of the Comprehensive Plan as they existed at the time of Plan adoption versus changes that have been made November 4, 1997 City Council approve EAR process since that point in time. February 17, 1998 LPA Meeting-Workshop _ So far, there have been three(3) LPA sponsored informal workshops formatted for public participation. The Office of the Clerk has been a July 14, 1998 LPA Meeting-Workshop depository for written summaries of comments and prepared materials. The schedule reflects the fact that additional public participation opportunities have November 17, 1998 LPA recommendations to City Council been given to the citizens of the City of Okeechobee. Minutes are included at advertised Public Hearing reflecting issues discussed. 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'x� - r. ii I k _si,L, I 8 i Q nr E- .• 1 i i X 4 /1 / i a 1 , I x 11 2' t is- 1 sa.1 X g. i I-I t 1 i r„.., ... ,•,,,, -4g4-T __.• -4-.>.-.• '1 r,rn 4 1 R i I _V i: 1 1-4 m C fit' .-i H C '%--T t ' 1 At ,„ .. t ` t I I yr rt = bi'NN `.; 4. .:, . ' i'--7' 7-] A ES p a ., i,- d 1 k ,,i 1,1-1.; ! to-1 7 I ;11 ; :.r., -` i a. i iq- ,- • c:, 0 c„.3 8 a. c� iii S4 I • 1 1 II I I I I I I I I I I I i 1 ! 1 i i f oiE tie ti: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 0?` - ._f -. 'f LAND PLANNING AGENCY MEETING tt -=..,.. .%,,,�a SUMMARY OF AGENCY ACTION Pa• I of 3 'r7717-5....,.., �.. :a3...y �-�—'m +. .. ,.. - 3. 4'` ,. .ti +s3 l. T ; - ^s. i :4' - °fir? z4-f'::.•.: .�A.: _. 7.A -r_ :.S' _.:.# AzA^` ; w,.,_ -.? a+}T �L 'r . .AA � -43:f ___ _-_ _ __ _sr..1 — �-•- i".0. `y 4 I. CALL TO ORDER-Chairman. Juiv 14, 1 998,Land Planning Agency.5:30 p.m. f Chairman Kirk called the July 14, 1998 Land Planning Agency Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. - II. CHAIRMAN, MEMBER AND STAFF ATTENDANCE- City Clerk. i Clerk Thomas called the roll: - Chairman James E. Kirk I Present Agency Member Noel A Chandler . Present Agency M-,amber Lowry Markham Present Agency Member Robert Oliver •;Present - . Agency Member Dowling R.Watford,Jr. Present Agency Attorney John R. Cook Present City Administrator Robert J. Bradshaw Present City Clerk Bonnie S.Thomas Present Deptry Clerk S. Lane Gamiotca Present - III. MINUTES APPROVED - City Clerk. A Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Sanatory Agency Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Action of Action for the Land Planning Agency Meeting of May 5, for the land Planning Agency Meeting of May 5, 1998;seconded by Agency Member Oliver.There'. 1998. - being no discussion on this item,vote on motion is as follows: KIRK•YES CHANDLER-YES MAR KHAM-YES OLIVER-YES c s WATFORD-YES N MOTION CARRIED. E i {i 037 July 14, 1998 - LPA Meeting- Page 2 of 3 - ..._..,r �i .c k^7S - f s-i^?.t'''jrrCxt'a i►ca w'1"^*GyeP'. Y" -- y _>.� s� _ . ~ �'_°sp' _ =;f=.• 1V. NEW BUSINESS. A. Discuss the Data and Analysis of the Future Land Use and ' Judith Thomas of LaRue Planning and Management gave an overview on the Evaluation and Analysis Traffic Elements of the city Comprehensive Plan - Agestcy° Report (EA.R) explaining that this is a periodic review to conduct a self audit and check the time Consultant(Exhibit 1). lines. In Exhibit 1 there is a complete Matrix of the Goals, Objectives and Polities (GOP's) of the - Comprehensive Plan listing what ones have been met and why or why not. Exhibit A is a report of all the changes that have been to Florida Statute Chapter 163 and the Administrative Code, 9J-5 . which regulates the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Thomas explained the final two matrix are the Data and Analysis of the Futze Land Use Element and Traffic Element. She will be presenting the Agency with these reports on each Element over the next few months.The report will be adopted as a whole in November or Decesnoe and then submittx to the Department of Community Affairs.This is not, a new plan,that will come next year. I The following items were discussed between the Agency Members and Ms.Thomas: GOP's Matrix, Page M-13, Objective 2, Proposed Revisions,Agency Member Watford requested Language that states the City works in conjunction with the County regarding recreation and that he would not support the City establishing a Parks and Recreation Department- Exhibit 1,Changes to Chapter 163,F.S. delete South West Florida Regional Planning Coundi and replace with Central Florida Regional Planning Council. - F Exhibit 1, Changes to Chao_t.er 163, Page 14. 9J-S.006(3)(c)8,revise that there are historical saes in the City. • - Traffic Cuc lar;or.Element Matrix,Page II-1,Condition at the Time of Ad:p::on, paragraphs sever, and eight, State Roads 70 and 78 are reversed Ms. Thomas advised that if the Members have any further items or suggestions to please forward ! them to the Qty Clerks Office and she would receive them and present those at the next discussion session. • I 1 I + I I I 1 i I 1 I 038 • _ -- -¢., ., �, _ July 14, 1998 Meeting• =-'• ' ' -.:'.:.-�...'..` `..+^ .s�r �-°LMT,'` <..r3.:.?."#.j°...r�'..o1".,:�'c'•�*+='+-I - -c-7ar _ .3m•�E. mf',::;,. ..41:'. t- [3ay�T1s... 'r`4r' _ a V. ADJOURNMENT-Chairman Kirk I There bong no further items:nn the agenda, Chairman Kirk adjourned the July 14, 1998 Land 1— Planning Agency meeting at 5:45 p.m. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if a person derides to apxai any decdon made'r the Lad Pianntng Agency with respect to any Matta mnadeced at this rneenng,he or she may need to insure that a veroatmt record of the proceeding u mace.whch mare includes the timony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be cased.A tape tecordaeg, is _ Of(1115 meeting is an file it e City Cedes Office. - _ ; - . antes E. Kirk t r.« — ' � ; LPA airman •t 1. A ,,rt c- i -. ., - Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC City Clerk I 1 1[k T - t I EiV .7.v. — L DATE_ / 'z�7_9 X 11/24/1998 10: 12 `3417631666 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE PAGE 01 buildings. etnudliues and agna. deternlne p.m."1".357-4:1247,anytime on we•karde._• include* microwave. dlahed & kelpies. cage whether the eXterlor design of a bun 1n WtlI WHISPERING PINES-1890•?bd2be elm very clean. no Pets $485 plus security assigned to the booed for review axnPllea � � as�3tic,wear aoflatiN. �oait. Call 763-4205 r weft the intent of She Bulldktg Design and shed Poch.1 acts.$25.000 Car 941-7ter, Guidelines: meal written recommends- NEWLY REMODELED ,e eons to me City of Council for changes in 0998 m Two&Three Bedroo external appearance d the buiidlrlgs or Air Conditioned Mobile Homes structuroe to make it Compatible with the 2400 Free Cable T.V.•Close To SchoolR yDesign Cx3ldsWtes and Ober qi. l Children Welcome • �irdinge to the Cxy. HOMES RENTALS Calf 941-763 3717. obtained+* dons may be obtained from the City • TRAILER- Perk model. 1983 Skyltir• davit's Office at 55 S.E. 3rd Ave.. l Okeechobee and MUM be rammed no lei! 313EDROOM,1 OATH.sw*ocean,no petit 2bd/1 be with carport and attached 5 -720 than Monday. November 30. 1988 : $500PR(mcnih.pits s50°vaaxity.Call 941- 9tcreen room $29.500- Cart 954-724 P� 783-40841 0154 evenings and 941-946-1121 wee• :•• ' • S.Thomas CMC . CM* kends.• PAYROLL CLERK. wanted for 1 ern- .1 • e� Campue t3oflzed weekly Pey hearth �lriciud pveneteelny PUBLIC BECAUSE THE Insurance program,workers compensation . program, must nave strong accounting •y r and bookkeeping skills and eryoY wofxingOTI NOTICES PEOPLE • with people. Ability to speak and write l� • $pennon is a plus. but not required. Send MUST KNOW confidential resume to 107 S.W. 17th St 1 • BOK 3090. NOTICE OF VACANCY nonCE Or rARD LIOCo HAEADJUASINTC BY T THE Pt6 an K,tr�k-CA$nchew a I OFFICE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST CITr OF OKPZCHO5E floalnw • Ok.c0o.. The Okeechobee Board of County Corn- PLEASE TARE NOTICE Mr the Bond of A4,u+usm of IBN.t 1! • t'M 1 rt i mere Is accepting avocations for t me tit City of Okeechobee.rural,will on Tugelal..Neoaheer 14. 1900 a.1.CO a.m..or 4t,non them-Act as pmsble y full time, temporary poa*bcn of Office'� the Ctrs"H•ii Balldlns located un 55 SE led Ace.01- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEA RINC SY T • releentIRecsptonlet for the Okeechobee theist.FL-•II conduct a Punllc/Scaling and con CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT County Code Compliance Department Special Exception Petition reque.t sy wll:urd ark sores CITY OF OKEECHOBEE.FLORIDA This position will be for approtorlately Mx- Mw. The property•c lei.by Jeweled an Lot.3 to 20 of PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that lb.Board of Adtwlo.ere a •a teen weeks.Tha position includes answer- Block 65 to the Cu,.of OteetheMee 3ufdnnlon and is the Cdy of Ok.eehoesee.Plena./111 on Tueada7,tae.erre Inc the telephone, filing. working with the locoed In Ire .•• hundred block along No.thrc• Stn 24. !9915.0 7 CO p m or oo'son thenafler w 9o.16le- public and general afflcs work. Must have Avenue.men in South of the CSX Railroad. Thu p.ron-. tit City Hall 8t.tlalnd 1oeuted o 13 Se Ind Aso.Ore 8 snores; at general Clerical messes tee.. 015 the.peel.1 exception.•.allow•entp•nt clomp to a Re.- chance.PL...Y coraluct a P"MI.c Hewing snit Costa r C_�am,�PU+ter expenence is preferred. A high 'd.ntial Cwisnl 17a,tn1 Drtrou. Spcc,st E.eels. ..Penuoo requea by /antes NI.Tyr, 1 •�1 All members al ire public 00 lettuce.ed t0 attend and W. Applicenl INd 304 Corporo.on.owner.Pfopcnl �<g.r q� 'Chord diploma or ta01e Vale Impute in'std heanng.Stud proposed Special Exception descrlhed so Dog.mmilg Al the Soeooes•t eerwr of Lo. 1, dipiorna Ie required.Starting Belong la$8a..44a3 mw be tn•beelcd by member].of thy nubile in tho Osncral block 118 Neer None on Qua,Boundary of nerd Lo. I•tf per hour.Although resumes are accepted. Services Depanmem Mesa.)In the Coy loll 0.11410g dw. dray at toll Not Ill a point thence fits Wow On a tine par an Okeechobee County application must ,eg mgWar N.. ..hoar..Monday Ih.00lh Fonda,.900 .5101 10 me Sown 000ndury of toad Lot I a 6N .Ce or 14 be eorlpletted. Appueationa may be Oil• a.m .4o0 p.m except Inc holiday, feet to•mom thanes tier Sown on.hoe perel1e1...ea,e WM dried from and submitted to . (keeCho- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE ANO BE ADVISED that If..ay eau murmur,of and La I a askance of 105.07 fa.r County CourtJiouse, 304. N.W. 2nd 1.4•00 00.,r,to appeal any de0ltl0n mails Of the Blwrd of pant on 3outA W...Lary of..Id lot I II emended...Coml. at.Room 109.Okeechobee.Fl 34972. `dlasmem a01 Appeal•warn',team to any maser eonaw- thence hour East a dtotu.cy of 150 feet on perm of twitnsrr ..eechobea is an EOElDruq Free Work- red.,tn..sc •Ing,bath.n crc.ad pecan...II tic<4• a 4dd,dot o me City of Okeechobee, .0*.Z.ron t.+ Word d de proceeding,and nor such purpate may need to located in one 300 bloat 01011$Selutnre,t 2nd Aver. Pi8"• ensue a verbatim record of Inc p.oeeeding.I.moat, retch behind Out Tow,nf.Th0 oonpnt of the Sp.sal Eo.epsa i /.cord■nfra*.11c tcuunony and o••dencly upon wnlcn the at 10.110.0.Nome accup«1an Deadline:Open until filled. appeal n to be tuned. All member.of if*Diable et.mouese0 to amend and r In aecoed.n.c...on inc Anb.e,con.with oi•ablll,Ic.Act rmipae tn amid hearing Sad onopo..d Swc,•i Esrelrss OKEECHOBEE ASPHALT AND CON- 1ADAt+.w Fio.d.e Stuue 266 26.person,with d,tsai,loe' may Na ineo*Cltd by member of trw puhtic It the Gems. CRETE is seeking a F/I Bookkeeper. Ap- neoding,t•clui accommodouon to part.apam in this pro- Sconces Depanmen,locoed In the City Hall Budding Ad ply In person 2-4 p m. M-F or by appoint- •heanng.howl cont.,Pica C..ionn.no later than Iv.n;2) mg re$ulur buiinesa hour,.Mond..•through I•.d.,.9v ppee meet.Experience enCa 8quirdd. vectrisIng do print 10 the proceedIng a 941763.3312:If am •4.00 p.m..except fa 80,48877 you are hcunng or•oleo impaired.cod TOO 0411)34-7777. PLeAS€TAY€NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that tl w PALMDALE OIL COMPANY is looking r or Marina 1er•y 3er.I•ae 18013.933-9770. roan demon to appeal any decatm made>y ter Sewall. a driver with Htaz-Mat or Class 8 H z Petition Na 98.002-Se Ordinals.and Appeals neln relect to any m.aer.tata tO deliver lubricants throughout SOU BONNIE S.THOMAS.CMC.CiTY CLERK Brad at 161•heanng,.ucn interested person 0,11 need WO Florida. The 00 would also require peek- moose!I lit Ilse ecord of We p.oceedlg, and for such ptureoss may steel 1 aging oil products and managing Invana - ltreceolsey •1001 on,un a w ovum .con of the pr405005 9 a moot w.a /lee. Reese Cali 941-783-38177 or come In ecord Includes the testi Tony and mindence upon...horn u NOTicx Or rustic UZI/TING •appeal n to le dud person to apply. -.q.art Or OKIECHOBIRE„FLORIDA Ih accordance with the American. wan O,tuoonlr,A. RNs ,NOES,PT,OT,ST immediate v90 The Ioeal Plenn.ng Aiec7 w.Ir.ondacb..wk•no9 (AC)Al and Parma Statute 236 26.ocr•on...th dts.ldw4 sill revm.0 and twelve public comment of:he Draft of the Eno- needing•penal accommopauon to P.niclpme'n Ilm pr. available. Call 581-223-1793 for more In- Viit,,,.rd Approt.ol Report of 15.Com,,,,,„...c Pton of nonhint awoke contact Btu Catlanne no toter Inun two 1. formation. EOE U...CI,y of Okeechobee. FIO•Id.. TN.won.1109 17 the :working Par,91101 10 the p.oswd.oi.1 0411791-3372. 006.1 PIIUm'ng 0g no7 will be held,n Cty Cwnul Chow- you.n Nearing 9r 00,00.mp•...rd.iall TOO 94,151a.'ri- 9PORT8 REPORTER wanted for part- hvi,31 5E ltd Aoeoo0 Okecchuboe.Flada Th•.n.eeon$ Piondu Reia7 Sero,n t$00.9)3.9770 time positon at Thu Okeectiooee News. 'wilt be$,n 41 5 10 2 rn.an Taesluy.Nnvernter 11,1498 ' •Petition hie 00-003-SE we Hours very greatly; nignt sand weekend AII.►,uraud 90.0.0•r0 sncear0ge4 to.pp.ae.04 h. BONNIE S THOMAS CMC.CITY CLERK WOO( required. Apply at the office at 107 lth!r'E niardln$10,0 pryp.ntlon of the fiolu.rlon•n.t UBUSH:11111/1$ 5W 17th SL -Ap r.Wi Report of the Conpr,hew.l a Pt.... Anew New MI I Mpy of Inc proposed Draft of the evaluation and • •I TRACTOR DRIVER needed. Carl Robert A oral Argon Non me the Orrcc of the Cly CIO.O.1 - .'NOTICE - w Brady at 941-889-7068 LS H.II.SS SE SN A.0000 Okeechobee.P!oredu.written t UNDER PICTITIOCS cammenet may he.4/omitted r olo any time p to amt awing....4 NAME LAW WANTED- inventory clerk, cashiers, the p.Mo..octant. ••NOTICE,•!weepy gown.ha,Inc•nde..Isnad.9x4...40., Pharmacy Technician experience pro (1LtASe TAKE NOTICE AND e2 ADVISED th..d soy f the 'Fatale..N.mo Stahel,'wdt re1,11ey with Floe, tarred but will train. Apply In person only. `penon de,nr.to+epee!any delis,,..made Ny the Local Deplanmenl of Slate.0.•.•ion of Corpw•boo•Inc non.. Proper dress Milne 203 SW Park street n.ng Agco.y•••1/1.c.pcet to+n7 mutter aontdered al •Atone to-rd 411111111 L M Worl.bap,.ucn.10010.t0d per.vo.0•11 need u removal of Cawk.nr.il Gan A PNan,Inc. AI•proceeding,.and for such purpose may need,0 ensure a rider wn,en.e septet to•n a n 1•u,.n..•.4 WAREHOUSE WORKER hen meted of Ma g BayState Milling procoad.ngs.and for such purpose: o S.Parrett A.e.Swu A y H Co. is now hiring for uotrehouse WOOS hqh School Diploma re- n.ed w en.wr m4.••salad...ccotd of ine pemmil- L,tOOlOS,he City of Okeechobee r County of Okeeehonee.Horn 3hd Cali 5a1-597-2058 Or In r. m ma.M.-n.th reran!include,an testimony amt CM- 1•� 10 SW Warfleld. I(1Vlanlflw it Americanwh Dandl,ee Act eee00Ke,°O.tyhe.County.Flande.mit 0 9 Ism.to a .m.week de oA1 and A>..w s,wwe 2g6 26. per•ows wnn di..dtU.e. �/ day of November 1998 tend,peemi seommodeion to panKlplw In oh..pro- /t. •MleMle M.Monet WOAD PROCESSOR TANDY WP101 ins,hww COMaet BelonSe Thorns.s no lover bear.two 121 t BLO8H.tit)tree with built In memory excellent m$007.Pao,,0 tee peoceed.a$in 9411793.3311:Ir LZCHOEYE NLWO.410 a, $176 941-487-0670. .rc keen,w-tan impeded.all TOO 6411514.7777. enda Relay Service 1100.93349750.