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Comp Plan Data 1988 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
DATA BASE FOR PREPARATION OF THE CITY-COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Prepared For:
City of Okeechobee, City Council
Under Contract By:
Central Florida Regional Planning Council
.. Post Office Box 2089, 490 East Davidson Street
Bartow, Florida 33830
(813) 533-4146
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"Preparation of this document was aided through financial
assistance received from the State of Florida under the Local
Government Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program authorized
by Chapter 85-119, Laws of Florida and administered by the
Florida Department of Community Affairs. "
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„• TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. Introduction and Purpose I-1
List of Sources, Section I I-2
II. Existing Land Use Data Base II-1
A. Introduction II-1
B. Existing Land Use 11-2
C. Approximate Acreage and General Range of
Density or Intensity 11-3
D. Areas of Critical State Concern II-7
E. Population Projections 11-7
List of Sources, Section II 11-9
III. Existing Traffic Circulation Data Base III-1
A. Introduction III-1
B. Description of Existing Roadway Network III-1
C. Average Daily Traffic Counts III-4
D. Accident Data 111-4
List of Sources, Section III 111-8
IV. Ports, Aviation, and Related Facilities Data Base IV-1
.. A. Introduction IV-1
B. Description of Facilities IV-i
C. Adjacent Land Uses and Natural Resources IV-6
D. Facility Diagrams IV-6
List of Sources, Section IV IV-8
V. Housing Data Base V-1
A. Introduction V-1
,. B. Existing Housing Stock V-2
C. Structural Condition of Exixting Housing
Stock V-4
D. Methodology V-5
E. Subsidized Rental Housing V-7
F. Mobile Home Parks and Recreational Vehicle Parks
Licensed by the Florida Department of Health
® and Rehabilitative Services V-7
G. Licensed Group Homes V-15
H. Mobile Home Subdivisions V-17
I . Historically Significant Housing V-17
List of Sources, Section V V-18
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VI. Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water,
and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Area Data
Base VI-1
A. Introduction VI-1
B. Inventory of Sewage Treatment Facilities and
Service Areas VI-1
C. Inventory of Refuse Collection and Disposal
Facilities, Solid Waste Facilities, Landfills VI-3
D. Inventory of Water Treatment Facilities and
Service Areas VI-3
E. Inventory of Natural and Man-Made Drainage
Features and Facilities VI-5
F. Inventory of Natural Groundwater Aquifer
Recharge Areas Including Existing Regulations
and Programs Controlling Development and
Protection of Recharge Areas VI-7
List of Sources, Section VI VI-9
VII. Conservation Data Base VII-1
A. Introduction VII-1
B. Inventory of Federal, State, or Locally
Designated Conservation Areas VII-1
as C. Inventory of Natural Resources VII-2
D. Floodplains VII-5
E. Commercially Valuable Minerals VII-5
,,. F. Soil Erosion VII-8
G. Fisheries, Wildlife, Vegetative Communities VII-11
H. Dominant Species VII-11
I. Use of Natural Resources VII-12
J. Current Water Needs VII-16
List of Sources, Section VII VIII-1
VIII. Recreation and Open Space Data Base VIII-1
A. Introduction VIII-1
B. Inventory of Existing Public and Private
Recreation Sites VIII-1
C. Description of Facility Type VIII-5
List of Sources, Section VIII VIII-9
IX. Intergovernmental Coordination Data Base IX-1
A. Introduction IX-1
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B. Inventory of City Departments, Addresses,
Telephone Numbers IX-1
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C. Inventory of County Departments IX-2
No D. Inventory of Water Management Districts Serving
the Jurisdiction IX-3
E. Inventory of Independent Special Districts
Including Their Function and Authority IX-4
F. Regional Planning Council Serving the
Jurisdiction IX-4
G. Utility Companies Serving the Jurisdiction IX-4
"" H. Inventory of State and Federal Agencies
With Whom the Local Government Interacts IX-5
I. Description of Existing Coordination
WO Mechanisms IX-8
List of Sources, Section IX X-14
X. Capital Improvements Data Base X-1
A. Introduction X-1
el0 B. Inventory and Service Area Boundary Maps of
State and Local Agencies Providing Service
to the Local Jurisdiction X-1
„W C. Inventory of Existing Capital Improvements
Financing Mechanisms X-2
D. Inventory of Existing Revenue Sources X-3
0111' List of Sources, Section X X-6
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LIST OF MAPS
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Map 1: Existing Land Use II-3
r•• Map 2 : General Soils Map II-4
Map 3 : Topography II-5
Map 4 : Existing Traffic Circulation I11-2
Map 5: Traffic Count Locations III-5
Map 5A: Traffic Count Location III-6
Map 6: Geographic Location of Airport IV-2
Map 7 : Existing Airport IV-3
Map 8 : Existing Building Area IV-5
Map 9: Surrounding Land Use IV-7
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Map 11: Sewer Service Areas VI-2
Map 12 : Water Service Areas VI-4
Map 13 : Surface Water Drainage Basins VI-6
Map 14 : Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats VII-6
Map 15: Floodprone Areas VII-7
Map 16: County Recreation Sites VIII-2
"' Map 17: City Recreation Sites VIII-3
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LIST OF TABLES
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Table 1: Existing Land Use Summary II-6
i Table 2 : County Population Projections II-8
Table 3 : City Population Projections II-8
,IM Table 4 : Average Daily Traffic Counts III-4
Table 5: Traffic Accident Data III-7
Table 6: Housing Unit Age V-2
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Table 7: Building Permit Activity V-3
Table 8: 1988 Building Permit Activity V-3
°'• Table 9: 1980 Potable Water Use VII-12
Table 10: 1985 Potable Water Use VII-13
.. Table 11: 1985 Water Use By Category VII-14
Table 12 : 1985 Agricultural Irrigation VII-14
Table 13: Existing Recreation Sites
and Facilities
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Table 14: Revenue Sources and Amounts X-3
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I. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to provide the City of
Okeechobee City Council and residents of the City of Okeechobee
with the data necessary to proceed with the Local Government
Comprehensive Plan required by Chapter 163 , Florida Statutes.
Chapter 163 , "The Local Government Comprehensive Planning and
Land Development Regulation Act, " approved by the Florida
Legislature in 1985, provides the framework for local governments
to prepare their comprehensive plan. This plan will consist of
"materials in such descriptive form, written or graphic, as may
be appropriate to the prescription of principles, guidelines, and
standards for the orderly and balanced future economic, social,
physical, environmental, and fiscal development of the area. "
The Central Florida Regional Planning Council has prepared
the City of Okeechobee initial data base for comprehensive
planning in response to a contract for services included, along
with a detailed scope of services, as Appendix One to this
document. This completed Scope of Services provides the data
base necessary to proceed with local comprehensive planning
pursuant to State rule.
It should be noted that this document represents only data
collection. No attempts have been made to analyze or draw
conclusions based on this data base. By 1990, local governments
will have the opportunity to plan for their future through
preparation of County and municipal comprehensive plans.
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SECTION I
State of Florida. "Local Government Comprehensive Planning and
"' Land Development Regulation Act. " Chapter 163 . Florida
Statutes. Adopted, 1985.
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AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 'Ard day of
November , 1987, by and between the CENTRAL
FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL (hereafter referred to as
the "Council") and the City of nkpprhnhpp , FLORIDA
(hereafter referred to as the "City") .
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WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the City desires to engage the Council to render
professional services to prepare a Local Government
Comprehensive Plan as described in Appendix A, a copy of
which is attached .
WHEREAS, the Council desires to provide such professional
services in accordance with this Agreement.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
promises contained herein, the parties hereto do mutually
AGREE as follows:
I . GENERAL
AIM
The City and the Council agree that the following
provisions shall 'apply to the work to be performed under
this Agreement and that such provisions shall govern all
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Agreement activities.
,., The Council shall provide the professional services
required under this Agreement in accordance with currently
'NI recognized research practices and ethical standards.
The City does not intend , and this agreement shall not
be interpreted in any manner to, designate the Council as
the Local Planning Agency pursuant to Chapter 163.3174 F.S.
II . EMPLOYMENT OF COUNCIL
The City hereby agrees to engage the Council , and the
Council hereby agrees to perform the services hereafter set
forth in Appendix A of this Agreement.
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III . SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Council shall perform all the necessary
professional services under this Agreement to prepare : a
Local Government Comprehensive Plan , to fulfill applicable
requirements of Chapter 163.3161 et seq ; Florida Statutes
and all relevant implementing rules of the Department of
Community Affairs and any other pertinent state law or rule.
� - The Council shall perform in satisfactory and proper
manner , as determined by the City , the work services
detailed in Appendix A, Scope of Services, which is made
MIN part of this agreement as if it were stated herein.
IV. RIGHT TO WORK PRODUCTS
.� Copies of all writings, maps, charts, reports, .
findings , and other relevant noncopyright materials will
(am become the property of the City upon final payment for the
services included herein.
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V. DATA TO BE FURNISHED TO COUNCIL
The City shall provide to the Council all information,
data , reports, records, and maps which it has in its
possession or which become available to it, and which it
deems necessary for the execution of work of the Council
under this Agreement.
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VI . PERSONNEL
The Council represents that he has, or' will secure at
his own expense, all personnel required in performing the
services under this Agreement.
.. The project shall be headed by William F. Miller, Planning Director
and staffed by personnel as deemed necessary by the Council
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persons may be added or substituted at any time during the
project period.
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VII . TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The services of the Council are to commence upon
�,. notification of this Agreement and to be completed no later
than October 30, 1988 . Duly authorized signatures to this
Agreement shall constitute ratification.
In addition to the October 30, 1988 completion date,
this Agreement shall include a April 30, 1988 progress
,• report. This report shall contain a draft of any data
collection completed to date with a concentration on the
preliminary land use and housing data collection .
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VIII . COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
Total compensation shall be $10,339.00 The
Council shall be compensated according to the following
schedule:
- Twenty-five (25) percent upon ratification of this
•• Agreement
- Forty (40) percent upon receipt of such funds
from the Department of Community Affairs pursuant
to the required progress report
- Thirty-five (35) percent payable upon completion
of the project and receipt of final payment from
the Department of Community Affairs.
IX . PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City shall be responsible for required public
notices and publication pursuant to, and conduct of, any
Public Hearing conducted during the preparation of the Plan
and/or necessary for the adoption of the Plan.
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X . TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT FOR CAUSE
•• If the Council shall fail to fulfill in a timely and
proper fashion his obligation under this Agreement, or if
the Council shall violate any of the convenants, agreements,
or stipulations of this Agreement, the City shall thereupon
or
have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written
or notice; to the Council of such termination and specifying the
effective date thereof, at least thirty (30) days before the
effective date of such termination. In that event, all
items or materials furnished by the City and any finished or
unfinished reports, notes, or field data prepared by the
Council , pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement
shall, at the option of the City, become the property of the
City and the Council shall be entitled to receive just and
equitable compensation based on an estimate of that portion
of the work completed.
XI . TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
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This Agreement may be terminated by either party at any
or time prior to fulfillment following sixty (60) days notice
to the other party. The Council shall be paid for services
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performed and the City shall receive reports and other
materials , as provided in paragraph ten (10) above.
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,,. X I I . CHANGES
The City may, from time to time , require changes in - the
scope of work or services of the Council to be performed
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hereunder. Such changes, provided that they do not
demonstrably alter the scope of work stated within this
agreement , shall be included in the final product. Should
dill such changes demonstrably alter the scope of work stated
within this Agreement, any corresponding increases or
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decreases in the amount of the Council ' s compensation shall
be re-negotiated at that time. It is understood that the
compensation to the Council under this Agreement does not
inn include initiation, participation, or testimony in any
litigation, or in any public hearing process other than
public hearings that may be necessary for adoption of the
Local Comprehensive Plan. Should such services be required ,
a supplemental agreement may be negotiated between the City
•• and the Council.
XIII . RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
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The Council will be responsible for meeting the
requirements of any legislative changes approved by the
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Services as presently entered into by the existing state law
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the Florida Legislature, Council obligation and compensation
• � may be re-negotiated .
XIV. PERFORMANCE AS SUBCONTRACTOR
The Council agrees to be bound by the terms and
conditions of the City's Local Government Comprehensive
Planning Assistance Contract with the Department of
Community Affairs as it pertains to subcontractors.
As a subcontractor, the Council agrees to hold the
Department of Community Affairs and the City harmless
against all claims whatever nature arising out of the
performance of work by the subcontractor under this
contract.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have accepted , made
and executed the Agreement upon the terms and conditions
above stated .
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Okeechobee City Council Central Florida
Regional Planning Council
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•akland R. Chap
Mayor
I (Chief Elected Official) James Q. Duane
(Executive Director)
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
.. INTRODUCTION
The following list of tasks and deliverables comprise
,,, the scope of services proposed for funding. When completed,
the scope of services will complete basic data assembly for
planning activities pursuant to Rule 9J-5, Florida
Administrative Code. Further detail is outlined in
Attachment 1 , "Minimum Data Needs for Local Comprehensive '
Plans."
•• When completed, this scope of services will provide all
required basic planning data pursuant to state rule. The
local jurisdiction' will then be prepared to perform the
analysis phase of the planning process.
All deliverables will be provided no later than October
30, 1988 in a single document.
Task 1: Existing Land Use Data Base Development (9J-5.006)
The deliverables from this task will be:
A. Preparation of a generalized existing land use map
Section 9J-5.006 (1) (a) 1-11
B. Tabulation of acreage and intensity of use by land .
use category
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C. Documentation of land uses adjacent to governmen-
tal boundaries
�.. Section 9J-5.006 (1) (f) 1 .
D. Provision of population projections from the
Executive Office of the Governor
Section 9J-5.006 ( 1) (g)_
�. Task 2: Existing Traffic Circulation Data Base Development
(9J-5.007)
The deliverables from this task will be:
A. Preparation of an existing traffic circulation
map
9J-5.007 ( 1 ) (a) 1-4 ; 9J-5.007 ( 1 ) (c)
B. Inventory of existing roadway system based on
State D.O.T. classifications
EMI 9J-5.007 ( 1 ) (b)
Task 3: Existing Aviation Data Base Development .
(9J-5.009)
A. Existing aviation facilities map or map
series including clear zones and adjacent
land, uses and natural resources; facility
ingress and egress; access to other modes
of transportation
,.„ Section 9J-5.009 (1) (a) 1 , 3; (b) 1 , 2
Task 4: Housing Data Base Development (9J-5.010)
The deliverables from this task will be:
•• A. Documentation of the number of existing. dwelling
units as provided in the latest census
Section 9J-5.010 (1) (a)
B. Comparison of municipal and county housing
characteristics if applicable
Section 9J-5.010 (1) (b)
C. Documentation of number of dwelling units -
°' without complete facilities and/or
overcrowded -
Section 9J-5.010 (1) (c)
�.. D. Development of a methodology to define and
document the number and general location
of substandard housing
Section 9J-5.010 (1) (c)
E. Inventory of renter-occupied housing units
Section 9J-5.010 (1) (d)
F. Inventory of group homes licensed by FHRS
Section 9J-5.010 (1) (e)
G. Inventory of mobile home developments
Section 9J-5.010 (1) (f)
H. Inventory of historically significant housing
Section 9J-5.010 (1) (g)
I. Documentation of housing construction activity
since the last census
Section 9J-5.010 (1) (h)
Task 5: Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable
Water, and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge
Element Data Base Development (9J-5.011)'
The deliverables from this task will be:
A. Inventory and map of public and private sanitary
sewer facilities, solid waste facilities, drainage
facilities and potable water facilities within the
jurisdiction
Section 9J-5.011 ( 1) (a)
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B. Identification and topographic map for natural
drainage features and designated natural
groundwater aquifer recharge areas
Section 9J-5.011 (1) (g)
C. Identification, general description of existing
"' - regulations affecting land use, as well as
development of natural drainage features and
groundwater recharge areas
— Section 9J-5.011 ( 1) (h)
Task 6: Conservation Data Base Development (9J-5.013)
The deliverables form this task will be:
A. Identification of significant applicable
®" natural features, mineral resources,
natural resources, current water needs
and sources
Section 9J-5.013 (1) (a) 1-5; (b)
Task 7: Recreation and Open Space Data Base Development
(9J-5.014)
The deliverables from this task will be: •
•' A. Inventory of existing public and private
recreation sites available for public
use
Section 9J-5.014 (1)
Task 8: Intergovernmental Coordination Data Base
Development (9J-5.015)
The deliverables from this task will be:
A. Listing and description of all adjacent
governments, school boards , other governments
providing services, special districts, water
management districts, regional planning councils,
and state agencies with which the jurisdiction
coordinates •
Section 9J-5.015 (1 ) (a)
B. Listing and description of agencies with land
use or environmental regulatory authority as
well as independent special districts and
�• utility companies provided services' within the
jurisdiction
Section 9J-5.015 ( 1) (b)
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Task 9 : Capital Improvements Data Base Development
(9J-5.016)
The deliverables from this task will be:
• A. Inventory and map of the service areas and major
system components for public health and public
education systems
Section 9J-5.016 (1 ) (b)
B. Inventory of exisiting revenue sources and
funding mechanisms available for capital
�.. improvements financing in the jurisdiction
Section 9J-5.016 (1) (c)
Task 10: Final Report Preparation
The deliverables from this task will be the assembly of all
MEI previous deliverables into a single document to serve as the
planning basic data for preparation of the Local Government
Comprehensive Plan pursuant to state legislation .and
iiis administrative code.
di Task 11 : Project Administration
This task will include periodic progress reporting, project
supervision, meetings, presentations and all other
administrative activities not linked to a specific task.
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II. FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT
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II. EXISTING LAND USE DATA BASE
A. INTRODUCTION
Section 9J-5. 006, Florida Administrative Code, requires
local governments to prepare an existing land use data base which
will include the following:
1. A generalized existing land use map or map series
displaying:
a. residential use;
b. commercial use;
c. industrial use;
d. agricultural use;
e. recreational use;
f. conservation use;
g. educational use;
h. public buildings and grounds and other public
facilities;
.. i. vacant or undeveloped land;
j . historic resources; and
k. generalized land use of adjacent boundaries.
as 2 . The following natural resources will be displayed on
the existing land use map or map series:
a. existing and planned waterwells and cones of
influence, where they exist;
b. beaches and shores, including estuarine systems;
c. rivers, bays, lakes, floodplains, and harbors;
d. wetlands; and
e. minerals and soils.
3 . Approximate acreage and the general range of density or
intensity of use displayed in tabular form for the
gross land area of the jurisdiction.
4. Identification of any areas of critical state concern
within the jurisdiction or immediately adjacent to its
boundaries.
5. Population projections, as provided by the University
of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research.
The existing land use data base, following,
responds to the requirements of Section 9J-5. 006,
Florida Administrative Code. The information provided
should be sufficient to allow local government to
proceed with subsequent planning tasks.
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B. EXISTING LAND USE
To identify City of Okeechobee land uses and land use
., patterns, Central Florida Regional Planning Council staff
members conducted a field survey in January, 1988. During
this survey, data was gathered for those land use categories
outlined in Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code, as
listed in Section A. 1. , above. A map of the existing land
uses for the City of Okeechobee is included as Map 1,
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Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code, also
requires that natural resources, as listed in Section A. 2 .
above, be displayed on the existing land use map or map
series where they exist.
Natural resources such as lakes, rivers and bays are
displayed on Map 1, referenced above. The only notable
water body located in the City of Okeechobee is Taylor
Creek. This creek flows in a southerly direction through
,m. the City where it eventually empties into Lake Okeechobee.
The most important natural resource when planning for any
area is the land itself. Characteristics of the land can be
conducive to, or prohibitive of, development activity. Maps
2 and 3, following, indicate the generalized soil and
topographic features of the City of Okeechobee.
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INTENSITY OF USE
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In addition to a generalized land use map, Chapter
9J-5, Florida Administrative Code requires a table
displaying the approximate acreage and general range of
•" density or intensity of use for the gross land area within
each existing land use category. A summary of the land use
composition is displayed in Table 1, following.
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,ice , x•' 4 I , � 0.'I �► " r 1 rte �• Pomello-Paola association: Nearly level, moderately well drained
S 1P iw' , 1 soils that are sandy to a depth of more than 40 inches;on low
:•,•`_} #'a:-,t'�-_> ' 1+" • knolls aced ridges.
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. a , Myakka-Basinger association: Nearly level, poorly drained soils` yh ti`}+ . �,` s i.- , h Q 0 0 o C that are sandy to a depth of more than 40 inches and have an N.,.
b 's4F. • a a a a organic pan at a depth of 10 to 30 inches;on broad flatwoods
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• a a a a and open prairies and in scattered grassy sloughs and isolated
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ash 'a A -I I— depressions.
pImmokatee Pompano association:Nearly level.Poorly drained soils
F z ti„, , r :'_r v . that are sandy to a depth of more than 40 inches;organic pan at
- �,�+ ' x x� _ - sQ V } v.--- a depth of 30 to 48 inches in most places;on broad flatwoods
�` 4jI ; ,'. " a#9 and in scattered grassy sloughs and depressions.
.. . ��= - s ° f.: Parkwood-Bradenton-Wabasso association: Nearly level. poorly
*.Q. sib o,.4;... •. • rn drained,sandy soils that have a loamy or marfy layer at a depth tit FF r 4r . • - of less than 40 inches;on palm hammocks and the interspersed
9 ' � � !( �` pine flatwgods y�>P ';� iw - 4 f, Placid-Pamlico-Delray association:Nearly leevel,very poorly drained
Xt If .. ; ,�� soils that are sandy to a depth of more than 40 inches and
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:'r• \ �° organic soils;in swamps and heavily wooded drainageways.
�- ": ', W� f ....i.:t -: �a . Y,r Pompano-Charlotte-Delray-Immokalee association: Nearly level,
'� �v mainly drained soils that are sandy- y Poo+IY ndy to a depth of more than
r 40 inches;in broad grassy sloughs and depressions and on small
r •b•�9 r¢jr.J', : >"r!� " scattered palmetto flats.
r. ,/ t; ` v rCCC3 - r` .r Manatee-Defray-Okeelanta association: Nearly level, very poorly
r r.,,r i r,.� .� `f .l, Yi y . ••ir,yit .- .. drained,sandy soils that in most places have a loamy Layer at a
v, r •'� } ' ,� - y it�,�"r r: �: , s depth of less than 40 inches and organic soils;on flood plains of
} �. r' r major streams and other lowlands.
s` Felda-Wabasso association: Nearly level,
i{ty r y poorly drained,sandy
, �- '.":' e _ °:;v,t 4 sods that have a loamy layer at a depth of less than 40 inches;in
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:,i,_;,. Nearly level,poorly drained,
�i !`^:' ��-' - sandy soils that have a loamy subsoil and deep sands, in sloughs
,r� =' I' I h }. and marshes; interspersed with poorly drained sandy soils that are
Z shallow to marl and are on palm hammocks.
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Prepared by the C.F.R.P.C. , . = .
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OKEECHOBEE
COUNTYDegree and Kind of Limitation for
Soil Features Affecting Suitability as a Source of Soil Potential for Suitability as a Habitat for
{ Sanitary Facilities Community Development Water Management Recreation Water Management Agriculture 4/ Wildlife
IName of Association Percent Septic Tank Sanitary Embankments Excavated Camp aad Paths Pond
` Map with 2' of Assoc Absorption Sewage Landfill Shallow Light Local Roads Dikes and Ponds Picnic Play- and Reservoir Capability Truck Improved Openland Woodland Welland
Symbol Component Soils ciation3/ Fields Lagoons Trench Type Excavations Dwellings Industry and Streets Levees Aquifer Fed Areas grounds Trails Areas Drainage Irrigation Topsoil Sand Roadfill Unit Citrus Crops Pasture Wildlife Wildlife Wildlife
1 Pomello-Paola SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE MODERATE MODERATE SLIGHT SEVERE MODERATE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SE NN DTY,PR POOR FAIR GOOD V.LOW V.LOW V.LOW POOR POOR V.POOR
(2X)
Pomello 60 Severe Severe Severe Severe Moderate Moderate Slight Severe Moderate Severe Severe Severe SE NN DTY,PR Poor Fair Good VIs-8 V.Low V.Low V.Low Poor Poor V.Poor
WT WT,SE WT,SE,TS CC,WT WT WT SE,PG,UF DTW TS TS TS TS EF DTY,PDY DTY,PDY DTY,PDY
Paola 30 Slight 61 Severe Severe Severe Moderate Moderate Slight Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe SE NN DTY,PR Poor Fair Good III8-l2 Moderate LOW Moderate Poor Poor V.Poor
Others 10
WT,SE WT,SE,TS CC,WT WT WT SE,PG,UF DTW TS TS _TS /
1 v TS EF DTY,PDY DTY,PR DTY,PR
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2 Myakka-Basinger7/ SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE MODERATE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SE CC,WT WT,PR POOR FAIR GOOD LOW MODERATE HIGH FAIR FAIR POOR
(40X)
Myakka 80 Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Moderate Severe Severe Severe SE CC,WT WT,PR Poor Fair Good 5/ IVw-15 Low Moderate High Fair Fair Poor
WT WT,SE WT,SE,TS CC,WT WT WT HT SE,PG,EE DTW WT WT WT TS EF PDY,WT PDY
Basinger 10 Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Slight Severe Severe Severe SE,SL CC,WT WT Poor Fair Good 5/ IYW-13 V.Low Moderate Moderate V.Poor V.Poor Good
WT WT,SE WT,SE,TS CC,WT WT
WT WT SE,PG,EE WT
WT WT TS E1' PDY,WT PDY PDY
Others 10 .
3 Immokalee-Pompano SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE MODERATE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SE CC,WT WT,PR POOR FAIR GOOD LOW MODERATE HIGH FAIR FAIR POOR
Immokalee(251) 70 Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe
Moderate Severe
DTW WT Severe Severe SE CC,WT WT,PR Poor Pair Good 5/ IVw-ZS Low Moderate High Fair Fair Poor
WT Tf,SE WT,SE,TS CC,WT Se WT WT SE,PG,EE WT WT TS EF PDY,WT PDY
Pompano 15 Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Slight Severe Severe Severe SE,SL CC,WT W2' Poor Good Good 5/ IVW-13 V.Low Moderate Moderate Poor Poor Fair
WT WT,SE WT,SE,TS CC,WT WT WT WT SE,PG WT WT WT TS PDY,WT PDY PDY
Others 15
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4 Parkwood-Bradenton-
Wabasso (1%) SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE MODERATE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SE CC,WT WI FAIR POOR GOOD , HIGH HIGH FAIR GOOD FAIR
Packwood 35 Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe moderate Severe Severe Severe SE CC,WT WT Fair Poor Cood5 IIIw-32 Moderate High High Fair Good Fair
WT WT,SE WT,SE CC,WT WT WT WT SE,TL DTW WT WT WT -TL TL,EF PDY,WT
Bradenton 25 Severe Moderate Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Slight Moderate Severe Severe SE WT Poor Poor Good 5/ IIIw-10 Moderate High High Fair Fair Poor
MT SETT WT
WT WT WT W! DTW WT TS EF 5/ WT
Wabasso 25 Severe Severe Severe I Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Moderate Severe Severe Severe SE CC,WT WT Poor Poor Good IIIw-18 db damte High High Pair Pair Poor
WT WT,SE WT,SE
WT,CC WT WT WT SE,PG,EE DTW WT VI WI TS EF WT
Others 15
I S Placid-Pamlico-
DelrayE/ (SX) SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SLIGHT SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SE,SL CC,WT WT POOR FAIR GOOD LOW HIGH HIGH FAIR FAIR GOOD
Placid 40 Seveie Severe Severe Severe Severe
Severe Severe Severe Slight Severe Severe Severe SE,SL
CC,WT WT Poor Fair Good 5/ 171W-36 Low High High
Fair Pair Good
WT WT,SE WT,SE,TS CC,WT WT WT WT SE,PG WT WP WT TS EF WT,PDY
Pamlico 20 V. Severe V. Severe V. Severe E Severe V. Severe V. Severe V. Severe V. Severe Slight V. Severe V.Severe V.Severe SE,SL,EH WT,EH WT Poor Poor Poor 1Vw-18 V.Lau Moderate High V.Poor Good Good
f
WT WT,SE,EH WT,SE,EH WT,EH WT,EH,LS WT,EH,LS WT,EH,LS PG,SE,UF,CP WT,EH WT,EH WT,EH WT,EH EH WT,EH,LS WT,PDY PDY
Delray 20 Severe Severs Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe
Slight Severe Severe Severe SE,SL
CC,WT FT Poor Poor Good 5/ 711w-36 Low High High Fair Fair Good
WT WT,SE WT,SE CC,WT
WT WT WT SE,PG WT UT WT TS EP WT,PDY
Others 20 1
6 Pompano-Charlotte-
Delray (12X) SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SLIGHT SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SE,SL CC,WT WT POOR GOOD GOOD V.LOW MODERATE MODERATE POOR POOR FAIR
Pompano 40 Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Slight Severe Severe Severe SE,SL
CC,WT WT Poor
Good Good 5/ IVw Z3 V.Low Moderate Moderate Poor Poor
Fair
WT WT,SE WT,SE,TS CC,WT WT
WT VT SE,PG
WT {7T WT TS
PDY,WT PDY PDY
Charlotte 20 Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Slight Severe Severe Severe SE,SL CC,WT F'1' Poor Good Good 5/ IVw-13 V.Low Moderate High Poor Poor Fair
WT WT,SE WT,SE,TS CC,WT WT WT WT SE,PG WT WT WT TS 5/ PDY,WT PDY
Defray 15 Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Slight Severe Severe Severe SE,SL CC,WT WT Poor Poor Good I1IW-36 Low High High Fair Poor Cool
' WT WT,SE WT,SE CC,WT WT WT WT SE,PG WT WT WT TS EF WT,PDY
Others 25
7 Manatee-Delray-
Okeelanta (6%) SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE MODERATE SLIGHT SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SE,SL WT,PO WT,FL GOOD POOR GOOD 5 MODERATE HIGH HIGH POOR POOR FAIR
Manatee 45 Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Moderate Slight Severe Severe Severe SE,SL WT,PO WT,FL Good Poor Good / IIIw-28 Moderate High High Poor Poor Fair
WT,FL WT,SE WT,SE,FL WT,FL WT,FL WT,FL WT,FL TL WT WT WT EF VT
Delray 25 Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Slight Severe Severe Severe SE,SL CC,WT WT Poor Poor Good 5,/ IZZw-36 Low High High Fair Poor Good
WT WT,SE WT,SE CC,WT WT WT HT SE,PG VT WI' WT TS EF
WT,PDY
Okeelanta 15 V. Severe V. Severe V. Severe V. Severe V. Severe V. Severe V. Severe V. Severe Slight V. Severe V.Severe V.Severe SE,EL,EH WT,EH IT Poor Poor Poor IIIw-39 V.Low High High V.Poor Fair Good
WT WT,SE,EH WT,SE,EH WT,EH WT,EH,LS WT,EH,LS WT,EH,LS PG,SE,UF,CP WT,EH WT,EH WT,EH WT,EH EH WT,EH,LS WT,PDY
Others 15
B Felda-Wabasso9/
(51) SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SLIGHT SEVERE `.SEVERE SEVERE SE WT VT POOR FAIR FAIR / MODERATE HIGH RICH FAIR FAIR FAIR
5
Felda 45 Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Slight Severe Severe Severe SE WI WT Poor Fair Fair IIIw-21 Moderate High High Fair Fair Fair
WT WT,SE WT,SE WT WT WT WT SE,TL WT WT WT TS EF,WT WT
Wabasso 30 Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Moderate Severe Severe Severe SE CC,WT IT Poor Poor Good 5/ 111w-Z8 Moderate High High Fair Fair Poor
WT WT,SE WT,SE CC,WT
WT WL SE,PG,EE DTW WT WT WT TS EF WT
Others 25
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I OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY Degree and Kind of Limitation for
I Soil Features Affecting Suitability as a Source of Soil Potential for Suitability as a Habitat for
Sanitarq Facilities Community Development Water Management Recreation
Water Management Agriculture 4/ Wildlife
Name of Association Percent Septic Tank Scotto Embankments Excavated Camp and Paths pond
Sanitary Capability Truck Improved Openland Woodland Wetland
Map with of Asso- Absorption Sewage Landfill Shallow Light Local Roads Dikes and Ponds Picnic Play- and Reservoir Wildlife
Symbol Component Soils 2/ ciatior}/ Fields Lagoons Trench Type Excavations Dwellings Industry and Streets Levees Aquifer Fed Areas grounds Trails Areas Drainage Irrigation Topsoil Sand Roadfill Unit Citrus Crops Pasture Wildlife Wildlife
I 9 Felda-Pompano-
SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SLIGHT SEVERE SEVERE SEVERE SE WT VT POOR FAIR FAIR MODERATE HIGH HIGH FAIR FAIR FAIR
Parkwood (22) 5/
Felda 45 Severe Severe Severe Severe Severe Severs Sever Severe • Slight Saver Severe me=re SE Poor Fair Fair IIIw-21 Moderate High
High Fair Fair Fair
WT WT,SE WT,SE ST ST WI ST SE,TL Sever Sever SS,SL CC,WT WT TS
Poor Good Good S/ IVw-Z3 .V.Lo Moderate Moderate Poor Poor Fair
Pompano 30 Sever Severe Severs Sever Sever Severs Severe Severe Slight Sever
WT WT,SE WT,SE,TS CC,WT WT WT Ht SE,PC WT Vf WT TS PDY,WT PDY PDY
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Packwood 15 Sever Severe Severe Severe Severe Savors Savor Severe moderate Beware Severe Saver SE CC,WT WT Fair Poor Good S/ IIIw-32 Moderate High High Pair Good Fair
VI WT,SE WISE CC,WT WT VT WT SE,TL DTW WT WT WT TL TL,EF PDY,WT
Others 15
10 Okeelanta-Delray-
Pompaso 10/(2Z) V.SEVERE V.SEVERE V.SEVERE V.SEVERE V.SEVERE V.SEVERE V.SEVERE V.SEVERE SLIGHT V.SEVERE V.SEVERE V.SEVERE SE,SL,EH VT,EH WT POOR POOR POOR V.LOW HIGH HIGH V.POOR FAIR GOOD
I Okeelanta 40 V.Saver Y.Severe Y.Sever Y.Seuare V.Serra P.Bewares V.Savaers V.Savers Slight Y.Saysra V.Sausrs V.Severe SE SL,ER WT,EH WT Poor Poor Poor IIZW-39 V.Low High High Y.Poor Fair Cool
Wf WT,SE,EH WS,SE,EH WT,EH Vf,EH,LS VT,�,LS WT,EH,LS YC,SH,UI.CP WT,EH WT,EH WT,EH WT,EH EH Vr,EH,LS WT,YDT
Delray 20 Savers Severe Beware Severe
Severe Severe Ssusrq Sevsrt Slight Saver Severe Sever SH,SL CC,WT WT Poor
Poor Goad 5/ IIZU-36 Low High High Pair Poor Good
WT WT,SE WT,EH CC,WT AT WT VT SE,PG WT WT WI TS EF WT,PDY
Pompano 15 Severe Sever Severs Severe Sever Severs Sever Severe Slight Severe Severe Severe SE,Sk CC,IT WT Poor Good Good 5/ IVW-Z3 V.Low Moderate Moderate Poor Poor Fair
WT VT,SE VT,SE,TS CC,WT VT VT WT SE,PG VT WT WI TS PDY,WT PDT PDY
IOthers 25
1/ The overall rating for the association is based on the rating for the dominant soil (soil that makes up the ABBREVIATIONS
greatest percentage of the association) or soils if more than one soil has the same rating.
CC -Cutbanka Cave FAV-Soil Characteristics Favorable PS -Percolates Slowly
I 2/ Other represents minor soils in the association. No one of the individual minor soils makes up as large a CP -Compressible !L -Floods SB -Soil Blowing
percentage of the association as the major soil with the lowest percentage. The percentage in parentheses CT -Clayey Texture LS -Low Strength SE -Seepage
following each of the soil associations represents the percentage of the county covered by that association. DTR-Depth to Rock IN -Not Needed SL -Slope
DTW-Deep to Water HR -Not Bated SB
-Shrink-Swell
3/ The percentages are estimates and are not based on measured acreage. OTT-Droughty NN -No Water IF -Tidal Flooding
EE -Erodes Easily PDT-Productivity TL -Thin Layer
I 4/ High level management is assumed which includes water management. BF -Excess Fines PG -Piping TS -Too Sandy
EH -Excess Hums PO -Poor Outlets
UP -Unstable Fill
5/ The material itself is considered to be FAIR or GOOD for the intended use, but wetnees may be a limitation ES -Excess Salt PR -Percolates Rapidly WT -Wet
in obtaining it.
6/ Limitations may be severe—possible contamination of groundwater. .
I 7/ Immokalee soils in this association are included with Myakka soils.
8/ Placid-Pamlico-Delray soils as mapped in Okeechobee County are similar to soils mapped Placid-Samsula-
Delray in St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. _
9/ Felda-Wabasso soils as mapped in Okeechobee County are similar to soils mapped Riviera-Wabasso in
I St. Lucie and Indian River Counties.
10/ Okeelanta-Delray-Pompano soils as mapped in Okeechobee County are similar to soils mapped Samsula-Hontoon
in St. Lucie County.
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TABLE 1
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE EXISTING LAND USE SUMMARY
LAND USE CATEGORY APPX. ACREAGE % OF TOTAL
Residential 514 21.2
Commercial 125 5. 1
Industrial 41 1.7
Agricultural/Vacant 972 40.2
Recreational 210 8.7
Conservation 0 0
Educational/Public Bldgs.
and Grounds (inc. roads) 530 21.9
Historic/Natural
Resources 25 1. 2
TOTAL 2,417 100. 0%
Sources: CFRPC Land Use Survey, Completed January,
1988 ; City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan, 1980.
1. Residential land use: Residential land use
occupies approximately 514 acres of developed lands in the
City of Okeechobee. A housing survey conducted by CFRPC
staff revealed 1,797 housing units indicating a density of
approximately 0.286 acres per dwelling unit.
2. Commercial land use: Commercial land use occupies
approximately 125 acres of developed lands in the City of
Okeechobee. This use represents 5.1% of the total land use
for the City.
3. Industrial land use: Approximately 41 acres
within the City of Okeechobee are industrial lands. These
lands are located primarily along the Seaboard Coastline
Railroad and are largely unused at the present time.
4. Agricultural/vacant land use: Approximately 972
acres (40.2%) of lands within the City of Okeechobee are
currently vacant or being used for agricultural purposes.
These lands represent a significant resource in terms of
® planning for future growth within the City of Okeechobee.
5. Recreational land use: The City of Okeechobee
offers approximately 210 acres of recreational land use,
including school facilities, boat ramps, passive open space
areas, a public swimming pool, tennis courts, and other
similar facilities. In addition, most of Okeechobee
County' s recreation facilities are in close proximity to the
City of Okeechobee. This is a highly practical approach as
the majority of the county population is within the City or
.mm on the urban fringe.
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6. Educational, institutional, and other public
buildings and grounds (including roads) : Public facilities,
including roads, represent approximately 530 acres (21. 9%)
of developed lands within the City of Okeechobee. These
acres also include schools, churches, government buildings,
and medical facilities.
,,. 7. Land use of adjacent boundaries: The land uses
immediately adjacent to the city limits of Okeechobee are
very similar to those of the City. Commercial uses continue
along the arterials east, west, north, and south of the
City. A mixture of residential uses and vacant lots are
scattered along the City's boundaries. The southwest
boundary is primarily single family, as is the southeast
'• boundary. The northeast and northwest boundaries are a
mixture of single-family residences and open space.
D. AREAS OF CRITICAL STATE CONCERN
There are currently no areas designated as an Area of
Critical State Concern, pursuant to Section 380.05, Florida
Statutes, within the City of Okeechobee or Okeechobee
County. However, the Kissimmee River Resource Planning and
Management Committee was formed on September 12, 1984 to
adopt, implement, and monitor a Resource Management Plan for
the lower Kissimmee River/Taylor Creek-Nubbin Slough area,
as an alternative to Area of Critical State Concern
designation. The Committee officially completed its
requirements in December 1987. The major work product to
come out of the Committee was the Resource Management Plan
for the Lower Kissimmee River and Taylor Creek Drainage
«. Basin, adopted August 21, 1985. The Committee, which has
chosen to remain active until December 1988, is seeking
state, regional, and local cooperation to assure
implementation of its resource management plan.
E. POPULATION PROJECTIONS
Between 1970 and 1984, Florida's population increased
more than sixty percent (60%) . Florida, as well as other
sunbelt states, continues to show one of the highest growth
rates in the nation. By the year 2000, the population of
the State of Florida is expected to be more than twice the
1970 population.
The Central Florida Planning Region, which includes the
City of Okeechobee and Okeechobee County, is the fifth
fastest growing region in the state with a 43 . 2 percent
increase in population between 1970 and 1980 and an 11. 3
percent increase between 1980 and 1984 . Of the five
counties in the region, Okeechobee showed the largest rate
of increase (80. 4%) between 1970 and 1980. A 1985 estimated
population of 24 , 545 indicates an increase of 21. 12 percent
between 1980 and 1985.
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Table 2, following, indicates population projections
for Okeechobee County. All indications point to continued
increases in the population of Okeechobee County and the
City of Okeechobee.
TABLE 2
+• OKEECHOBEE COUNTY POPULATION PROJECTIONS
1985 TO 2020
1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2020
25, 000 30,400 37, 000 43, 300 50,000 56, 000 68,700
.. Source: University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business
Research. 1987.
In order to project population for the City of
Okeechobee, it was assumed that the proportional share of
the County's population attributed to the City would remain
constant throughout the planning period. Table 3,
following, indicates population projections for the City of
Okeechobee through 2020.
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE POPULATION PROJECTIONS
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1985 TO 2020
1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2020
4, 489 5, 138 6,253 7, 318 8,450 9, 464 11, 610
It should be noted that population projections for the
City of Okeechobee are based on high projections for
Okeechobee County. Okeechobee County has chosen to use the
high population projections provided by the University of
Florida as the best indicator of the County's future. The
rationale for this choice will be provided when the City of
Okeechobee prepares an analysis of the data collected over
the next year.
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LIST OF SOURCES
SECTION II
Section 9J-5. 006, Florida Administrative Code.
Okeechobee City Council. 1980. City of Okeechobee Comprehensive
Plan. Okeechobee, Florida.
Central Florida Regional Planning Council. 1986. Okeechobee
County Data Base for Preparation of the City-County Comprehensive
Plan. Bartow, Florida.
Central Florida Regional Planning Council. 1988. City of
Okeechobee Land Use Survey.
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III. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ELEMENT
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III. EXISTING TRAFFIC CIRCULATION DATA BASE
A. INTRODUCTION
Section 9J-5. 007, Florida Administrative Code, requires
local governments to prepare an existing traffic circulation
data base which will include the following:
1. An existing traffic circulation map, or map series,
displaying:
a. collector roads;
b. arterial roads;
c. limited access facilities; and
— d. ports, airports, rail lines, high speed rail
lines, and related facilities.
2 . Utilization of Florida Department of Transportation
roadway functional classifications on the existing
traffic circulation map or map series.
3 . Identification of the number of lanes for each roadway
on the existing traffic circulation map or map series.
,. 4. Most recent available average daily traffic counts.
5. Most recent available accident data.
The existing traffic circulation data base, following,
responds to the requirements of Section 9J-5. 007, Florida
Administrative Code. The information provided should be
•• sufficient to allow local government to proceed with
subsequent planning tasks.
B. EXISTING TRAFFIC CIRCULATION NETWORK
1. Roads: Map 4, following, indicates the existing
traffic circulation network in the City of Okeechobee. The
City of Okeechobee is served by a number of streets and
highways grouped according to the type of service they are
intended to provide. For purposes of definition, the
following Department of Transportation Highway Functional
Classifications are used:
Arterial roads: Arterial roads are designed to
accommodate major traffic flows between cities and/or
states. They are designed to handle relatively high speeds.
The principal arterial system includes both interstate and
intrastate arteries and provides an integrated network
without stub connections. The minor arterial system
provides service to corridors with greater travel density
and trip lengths than collector and local road systems. It
links cities and provides inter-county service.
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Collector roads: Collector roads serve intra-county,
.. rather than statewide, needs and the travel distances are
typically shorter than those of the arterial roads. Major
collectors provide service to a larger town or to other
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Minor collects funnel traffic from local roads, connect
developed cities within a reasonable distance, and link
important traffic generators with rural areas.
Local roads: The primary function of the local road
network is to provide access to adjacent land and to provide
service to travel over relatively short distances.
The City of Okeechobee existing transportation network
is composed primarily of a system of minor arterials and
local roads, the two primary arterials are Parrott Avenue
and Park Street. Parrott Avenue (U.S. 441; U.S. 98) is a
four-laned arterial running in a north-south direction
.. through the center of the City. Park Avenue (S.R. 70) is a
four-laned arterial running in an east-west direction
through the City. The majority of commercial activity in
the City of Okeechobee is along these two arterials.
The City of Okeechobee is also served by a major system
of local roads. These two-laned roads, laid out in a grid
iron pattern, provide access to adjacent land and provide an
efficient system for inter-city travel.
2. Rail: Rail freight service for the City of
Okeechobee is provided by the CSX system. Passenger rail
service is also available. Amtrak currently has a passenger
stop at the old Seaboard depot on U.S. 441.
3. Air: The Okeechobee County Airport is a general
aviation facility providing facilities for small private
.. aircraft. A charter airplane service also operates at the
airport. The nearest commercial passenger airline service
is located approximately 85 miles southeast of the City in
West Palm Beach.
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4. Mass transit: The City of Okeechobee does not
presently have a mass transit system. Residents of the City
are served by Greyhound bus lines, which provides two
northbound and two southbound buses on a daily basis. Local
taxi service is also available.
6. Transportation disadvantaged: The City of
Okeechobee also offers transportation for shopping and
medical care for the elderly and handicapped. The Central
Florida Regional Planning Council is the coordinator of the
transportation disadvantaged program. The provider is
local.
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.• C. TRAFFIC COUNT DATA
The Florida Department of Transportation maintains
traffic counts for twenty locations within Okeechobee
"" County. An examination of historical counts at the same
general location on a roadway can give a reasonable
indication of utilization over time. Table 4, below, lists
..., the average daily traffic for 1970, 1975, 1980, and 1985.
Map 5, following, indicates the generalized geographic
location of each traffic count station.
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Table 4
Okeechobee County Average Daily Traffic Counts
1970-1985
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Average Daily Count
(By Year)
,�, Traffic Count
Location 1970 1975 1980 1985
Location 1 4453 6561 6685 8794
- Location 2 903 1623 1961 2167
Location 3 1971 2416 2643 5308
Location 4 4658 4765 9572 15745
.. Location 5 2286 3363 2085 2489
Location 6 2274 3752 3121 3495
*Location 7 4660 6956 10572 11825
Location 8 1946 1407 1743 1945
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Location 9 794 949 1212 1792
*Location 10 5479 5086 8035 9811
Location 11 2368 2260 4387 5640
M. *Location 12 4011 6053 5876 6134
Location 13 1935 1904 1854 1750
*Location 14 3666 4279 5362 5602
Location 15 2099 1932 1838 3355
*Location 16 6739 9555 10142 15220
Location 17 5467 7342 10138 14854
*Location 18 6554 6834 13267 15554
an Location 19 588 1401 1311 1393
Location 20 669 647 372 1202
.,,, Source: Department of Transportation, District 4,
Traffic Counts System, Counts History
Report. January 28, 1986.
a As can be seen on Map 5, locations 7, 10, 12 , 14, 16,
and 18 are within the City of Okeechobee. Average daily
counts at each of these locations increased substantially
+• between 1980 and 1985.
D. ACCIDENT FREQUENCY DATA
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accident data for the City. The information is currently
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this report. It will, however, be integrated into this
document upon receipt.
Accident frequency data for Okeechobee County were
obtained from the Florida Department of Transportation
District Office for 1984 and 1985. Based upon that data,
SIM the following accident information was revealed.
Table 5
1984-1985 Traffic Accident Data
Accidents Deaths Injuries
State Road
Number 1984 1985 1984 1985 1984 1985
SR 78 13 8 2 0 17 8
SR 15 119 148 3 5 132 164
SR 710 27 13 2 0 41 12
SR 70 103 121 5 4 92 115
SR 700 15 14 1 0 25 19
SR 91 18 22 0 1 13 29
Of the 294 traffic accidents recorded on state roads in
1984, 45% either occurred at, or were influenced by, an
intersection. Over 50% of the 326 traffic accidents
recorded on state roads in 1984 occurred at or were
influenced by an intersection. In addition, there were 32
(11%) more traffic accidents recorded in 1985 than in 1984.
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LIST OF SOURCES
SECTION III
City of Okeechobee. 1980. City of Okeechobee Comprehensive
Plan. Okeechobee, Florida.
State of Florida Department of Transportation, District 4. 1986.
�,. Traffic Counts System, Counts History Report. Fort Lauderdale,
Florida.
State of Florida Department of Transportation, District 4. 1986.
Accident Frequency Data. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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.. IV. PORTS, AVIATION, AND RELATED FACILITIES ELEMENT
IV. PORTS, AVIATION, AND RELATED FACILITIES DATA BASE
A. INTRODUCTION
Section 9J-5. 009, Florida Administrative Code, requires
local governments to prepare a ports, aviation, and related
facilities data base which will include the following:
1. An existing ports, aviation, and related facilities map
or map series displaying:
a. port facilities;
b. aviation facilities; and
c. adjacent land uses and natural resources.
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2 . A diagram identifying existing points of port or
aviation facility ingress or egress.
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3 . Identification of port or aviation facility access to
all other modes of surface or water transportation.
The existing ports, aviation, and related facilities
data base, following, responds to the requirements of
Section 9J-5. 009, Florida Administrative Code. The
information provided should be sufficient to allow local
government to proceed with subsequent planning tasks.
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B. DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES
There are no ports within the City of Okeechobee or
Okeechobee County. As a result, this data base addresses
only aviation facilities.
Okeechobee County has one public airport, classified by
the Federal Aviation Administration as a General Utility
Airport having a general aviation service level. The
Okeechobee County Airport consists of 852 acres located one
and one-half miles northwest of the City of Okeechobee. A
.. general location map of the Okeechobee County Airport is
included as Map 6. The facility is located adjacent to the
northwestern boundary of the City of Okeechobee.
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The two functional categories of existing airport
facilities at the Okeechobee County Airport are the airfield
and the building areas. The existing airfield consists of
two intersecting runways numbered 4/22 and 13/31. Runway
4/22 is 150 feet wide and 5, 000 feet long. Runway 13/31 is
100 feet wide and 4, 000 feet long. Both runways are of
••• asphalt construction with a design strength of 30, 000
pounds. Runway 4/22 has medium intensity runway lighting
(MIRL) and is in excellent condition with the exception of
the first 1, 000 feet which is in poor condition. Runway
13/31 has no runway lighting and is in good condition. A
diagram of the existing airport is included as Map 7.
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Airport, prepared in January 1987, all aspects of the
airport's drainage system are in need of repair and/or
.. maintenance.
All of the Okeechobee County Airport's buildings are
8,,,, located in the northwest quadrant of the airport as
indicated by Map 8. The facilities located at the airport
include a general aviation building office about 300 square
feet in size, a parking area adequate for about 16 cars, and
"" a double hangar which houses Okeechobee Aircraft and Engine
Service.
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• to supplement existing wells at the airport site. The
airport's wastewater is treated by septic tanks and solid
waste collection and disposal is provided by L. P.
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The existing clear zone for Runway 4 is contained
.. entirely within the airport boundary and the area is free
from obstruction. The approach is over agricultural land,
primarily pasture.
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22 extend approximately 175 feet outside the airport
property boundary. The only obstruction present is a
"' drainage ditch on the airport boundary. The approach is
over a residential area.
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the clear zone for Runway 13 extends beyond airport
property. The entire clear zone is free from obstruction
and the approach is over a residential area.
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The entire clear zone for Runway 31 is contained on
airport property and free from obstructions with an approach
over a mixed residential/industrial area.
The Okeechobee County Airport is the center of aviation
A., activity in the County, however there are thirteen (13)
private airports. These airports, mostly grass strips, are
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•• Airport Name Direct./Distance From Okeechobee Airport
Hazellief 6 miles SE
Cunningham 11 miles SE
Sunset Strip 5 miles SW
River Oaks 11 miles SW
River Acres 17 miles W
Flying B 14 miles N
Goldberg 19 miles NW
Indian Hammocks 26 miles N
,,. Smuggler's Strip 29 miles N
Lowry Davis 28 miles N
Rocking K 29 miles N
Paxton's 15 miles NE
Ale Williamson 7 miles NE
Mulgrew 15 miles N
There is also one public heliport in Okeechobee County.
This heliport is located at Motel Pier II, 7 miles south of
the Okeechobee County Airport. H.C. Raulerson Hospital also
has a heliport.
C. ADJACENT LAND USES AND NATURAL RESOURCES
The land surrounding the airport is partially developed
with predominantly residential areas to the north and a
mixture of residential, agricultural, industrial,
recreational and institutional uses along the other
boundaries. The natural terrain of the airport is
relatively flat with an average elevation of 30 feet above
sea level. The highest elevation is 34. 13 feet above sea
"" level located at the approach end of Runway 13 . The
established airport elevation is 34. 0 feet above sea level.
Adjacent land uses are displayed on Map 9.
D. FACILITY DIAGRAM
The major access to the Okeechobee County Airport is
U.S. Highway 98 / State Road 700, which runs from the
northwest to the southeast, west of the airport. Northwest
20th Trail is the airport entrance road, intersecting U.S.
""' 98 and providing direct access to the aviation area.
Several other secondary roads feed into U.S. 98, and U.S.
441 is located approximately 1/2 mile east of the airport.
M. Seaport Airline Railroad is located less than a mile to the
southwest of the airport.
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SECTION IV
Greiner Engineering Sciences, Inc. 1987. Master Plan for
Okeechobee County Airport. Tampa, Florida.
Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code.
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V. HOUSING DATA BASE
A. INTRODUCTION
Section 9J-5.010, Florida Administrative Code, requires
local governments to prepare a housing data base which will
include the following:
1. An inventory, from the latest United States Census or
more recent estimates, including the number of dwelling
units by:
a. type of unit;
b. age of unit;
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c. number of owner/renter occupied units;
d. average value of owner-occupied units; and
e. average monthly costs of renter-occupied units.
2 . A generalized description of housing characteristics
including:
a. units lacking complete plumbing, kitchen, or
heating facilities;
b. number of overcrowded units;
c. locally determined definition of standard and
substandard housing conditions;
d. structural condition inventory indicating
generalized location of substandard housing.
3 . A narrative of the methodology used to determine
housing condition.
4 . Location, type of program, and size of subsidized
rental housing developments.
5. An inventory of existing mobile home parks,
recreational vehicle parks, and group homes licensed by
the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative
Services.
6. An inventory of mobile home subdivisions.
7. An inventory of historically significant housing.
8 . An inventory of building permit activity since 1980, if
available.
The housing data base, following responds to the
requirements of Section 9J-5. 010, Florida Administrative
Code. The information provided should be sufficient to
allow local government to proceed with subsequent planning
tasks.
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B. EXISTING HOUSING STOCK
The City of Okeechobee did not have the population
required, at the time of the 1980 Census, to allow for
statistical analysis separate from Okeechobee County. As a
result, for purposes of this data base, it is assumed that
the characteristics of the Okeechobee County housing stock
are representative of the characteristics of the City of
Okeechobee housing stock in terms of housing type, age,
owner/renter costs, value, and units lacking complete
plumbing or kitchen facilities. Building permit activity
for the City was provided by the City-County Building and
Zoning Department.
1. Household type and tenure: According to the 1986
Florida Statistical Abstract and the 1980 Census of the .
United States, there were 8,276 dwelling units in Okeechobee
County, 6,981 of which were occupied. Of the occupied
dwelling units, 4,912 (70.4%) were owner-occupied.
The majority of the population of Okeechobee County
(88.6%) lived in a family household type in 1980. Of the
remaining population, 9. 3% lived in a non-family household
type and 2 . 1% lived in group quarters.
2. Housing unit age: Of Okeechobee County's 8,276
housing units, 54.0% (4,492) have been built since 1970.
Only 5.0% (416) were built prior to 1939. The table below
indicates the number of units built in each time frame and
the percentage of total housing units represented.
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Housing Unit Age
Okeechobee County
Year Built
Pre 1939 1940-49 1950-59 1960-69 1970 +
# of units 416 348 872 2 , 194 4, 492
% of total 5. 0% 4.2% 10.5% 26.4% 54 . 0%
3. Renter and owner monthly costs: The median monthly
.. renter costs in Okeechobee County was $213 . 00 in 1980. The
median monthly owner costs in Okeechobee County was $276. 00
4. Housing unit value: The median value of non-
condominium housing in Okeechobee County was $34 ,900.
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5. Physical characteristics of housing units: Of the
6,981 occupied housing units in Okeechobee County, 180
(2 . 6%) lack complete plumbing facilities for exclusive use,
173 (2 . 5%) lack complete kitchen facilities, and 384 (5.5%)
have no heating equipment.
6. Building permit activity: In 1985, the City of
Okeechobee and Okeechobee County entered into an agreement
consolidating all planning functions. The Okeechobee County
Building and Zoning Department now serves both Okeechobee
County and the City of Okeechobee. As a result, building
permit activity is only available for the City of Okeechobee
for 1985-86 and 1986-87. The table following outlines
building permit activity since 1985.
TABLE 7
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY
1985-1987
Type of Permit
Fiscal
Year Single-Family Multi-Family Commercial Mobile Home
1985-86 29 4 18 14
1986-87 24 3 8 10
Source: Okeechobee County; Department of Building and Zoning;
Annual Report of Building Permit Activity (1985-1987) .
As can be seen, building permit activity for each type
0" of permit examined declined slightly between fiscal year
1985-86 and 1986-87. The majority of the growth activity
occurring in Okeechobee County is taking place outside the
boundaries of the City of Okeechobee.
Building permit activity for the early months of 1988
indicate a continuation of the trend of recent years. Table
8, below, outlines building permit activity from December
1987 to April 1988.
TABLE 8
TYPE OF PERMIT
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MONTH SINGLE-FAMILY MULTI-FAMILY COMMERCIAL MOBILE HOME
November 4 0 0 0
'i" December 1 0 0 2
January 0 0 1 3
February 0 0 0 0
�+ March 0 0 1 2
April 2 0 0 2
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... C. STRUCTURAL CONDITION OF EXISTING HOUSING STOCK
The analysis of structural conditions of housing in the
City of Okeechobee will be based on the results of the
Central Florida Regional Planning Council housing survey
conducted in early 1988, noting the exterior structural
condition of the City's housing stock. During the housing
survey, residential structures were classified by their
structural condition as being either sound, deteriorating,
or dilapidated. It should be noted that no substantial
structural difference exists between the housing in the
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County and in the City of Okeechobee.
Those dwelling units which showed no major defects were
a" classified as being sound. Minor defects, such as the need
for exterior painting were not considered to be a
significant environmental or structural defect.
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Structures in need of repair other than routine
maintenance were considered to be deteriorating while
structures that appeared to be beyond corrective maintenance
were considered to be dilapidated. Structures in a
deteriorating or dilapidated condition were perceived to be
substandard and indicated as such during the housing survey.
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It should be noted, however, that many interior housing
characteristics which could not be observed during a housing
survey are also indicative of substandard housing. As a
result, substandard conditions may exist in the City which
are not reflected in the housing survey. Map 1, in the Land
Use Element, indicates the generalized location of
substandard housing in the City of Okeechobee.
The housing survey conducted by the Central Florida
.. Regional Planning Council revealed the following information
about the City of Okeechobee's existing housing stock:
Type of Housing Total Units % of Total
Al = Single-Family, Good Condition 1, 046 75.4%
A2 = Single-Family, Fair Condition 281
A3 = Single-Family, Poor Condition 28
,., B1 = Multi-Family, Good Condition 162 14. 5%
B2 = Multi-Family, Fair Condition 99
B3 = Multi-Family, Poor Condition 0
Cl = Mobile Home, Good Condition 161 10. 1%
C2 = Mobile Home, Fair Condition 20
C3 = Mobile Home, Poor Condition 0
Total 1, 797 100. 0%
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•�• A more detailed description of each of the housing
classifications can be found in D. METHODOLOGY, below. Map
10, following, summarizes the findings of the housing
survey.
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The housing survey revealed 1,797 units. An allowance
for a 5% acceptable margin of error appears to offer a
realistic assessment of the City's existing housing stock.
D. METHODOLOGY
To characterize the City of Okeechobee's housing stock
more accurately than the 1980 census data allows, Central
Florida Regional Planning Council staff members conducted a
" ' housing survey in February, 1988. The purpose of this
survey was to determine an estimate of the number of
residential structures in the City, the types of structures
�•• available, and the external condition of the structures. A
code was established for purposes of locating each structure
on a base map. The established code is detailed below:
111N Residential Structure Type:
A = Single-family residential structure
B = Multi-family residential structure
C = Mobile home; single and double wide
.. Residential External Condition
1 = Structure 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 = Structure 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 structures, either mobile home or conventional
'°' dwelling, which were supported on blocks with no
underpinning.
,., 3 = Structure 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.
This code allowed for nine (9) possible
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The Central Florida Regional Planning Council estimates
this housing survey to be a ninety-five percent (95%) sample
of all housing units in the local jurisdiction surveyed. In
any survey, there is a statistical margin of error.
,,,,, Typically, a five percent (5%) error is acceptable. This
allows for such human elements as missing a dwelling unit or
incorrect classification of some observations.
In addition, the classification of housing units based
solely on physical appearance is largely subjective. In
order to reduce this subjectivity, the classifications based
on the housing survey were correlated with 1980 Census data
and more recent building permit activity as well as the 1986
Statistical Abstract for the State of Florida.
E. SUBSIDIZED RENTAL HOUSING
The City of Okeechobee has one regulated rental
development managed by U.S. Shelter under Farmer's Home
Administration guidelines. This development is:
Tanglewood Apartments
420 N.W. 9th Street
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Telephone: (813) 467-2079
The development contains twenty-six two and three bedroom
apartments.
In addition, there is one group home that offers
subsidized rentals. This development is:
Okeechobee Rehabilitation Group Home
N.W. 6th Street
Okeechobee, FL 33472
The number of units available in this home is 16; 8 for
men and 8 for women. It is handled through the Okeechobee
Resource Service and is privately owned. The Okeechobee
Rehabilitation Group Home is subsidized through Section 8,
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state of Florida sponsors a number of housing programs.
Appendix , following this section, is a summary of
programs offered by the State.
F. MOBILE HOME AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS LICENSED BY
FLORIDA HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
The following mobile home and recreational vehicle
parks are licensed by FHRS for operation in Okeechobee
County. No distinction is made by FHRS between those parks
located in the City or outside the corporate boundaries. As
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inventory. Those facilities known to be located in the city
are indicated by an asterick (*) .
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Mobile Home Park/RV Park Mobile Home Recreational
Street-City Address Spaces Spaces
Okeechobee Trailer & Fishing Resort Inc.* 60 0
5th St. & Taylor Creek
�. Town & Country Mobile Home Park 61 0
P. O. Box 997
Ann' s Trailer Court* 9 0
600 N. Parrott Ave.
Florida Palms* 34 0
Hwy 70 E. & Hancock St.
Lakewinds Trailer Park 2 20
is Rt. 4, Box 555
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Globe Trailer Court 29 0
3011 SE 33rd Terr
Ellas Mobile Home Park 13 0
Box 555, Hwy 78
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The Johnsons' Trailer Park 8 0
3321 SE 34th Ave.
Taylor Creek Lodge 71 29
Rt. 5, Box 360
Matthews Trailer Pk 8 0
909 SW 1511 St
au, Overman's Trailer Park 27 0
Rt. 4, Box 485
Reed's Trailer Park 28 3
YO Rt. 4, Box 590
Lucky Seven Trailer Park 7 0
••• Myrtle St.
Buckeye Trailer Park 7 0
Myrtle St.
Capt. Bill 's #1 0 0
#10 Myrtle St.
Capt. Bill 's Fish Camp #3 13 0
10 Myrtle St.
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Alura 8 0
Box 7 Myrtle St.
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Mobile Home Park/RV Park Mobile Home Recreational
Street-City Address Spaces Spaces
Snug Harbor East 6 0
325 US 441 S
Richie's Ranch #1 0 12
Hwy 78, Box 595
Fijian Travel Trailer Park 0 77
Hwy 441 S, Box 895
Palm Drive #1 7 0
— Palm Drive
Rita Larson 8 0
Box 533
Lucy's Trailer Park 8 0
Rt. 3, Box 4079
Four Acres Trailer Park 35 35
Rt. 5, Box 358
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Journey's End Trailer Park 20 0
Box 165 Hwy 441 S
Joe Jones Trailer Park 3 5
Hwy 441 South
sos Okee-Tantie Recreation Area 0 593
Hwy 78 S #4, Box 644
Kings Trailer Park 40 0
1200 W. N Park St
Huttons Trailer Park #2 9 6
seem Rt. 4, Box 522
Katie' s Korners 0 17
.. Rt. 1, Box 1127
Shady Oaks 0 20
Box 385 Hwy 441 S
Chalk Wards Trailer Park* 8 0
104 SE 10th Ave
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Mobile Home Park/RV Park Mobile Home Recreational
Street-City Address Spaces Spaces
dim Betty's Trailer Park 0 6
2116 South Parrott Ave
Wheel in Wheel Out 8 0
2108 Mitchell Rd
Sunset 0 0
Rt. 3 , Box 568-F
Eckerd Youth Development Center 30 0
Rt. 7, Box 250
Sinclair Trailer Park 0 8
Rt. 1, Box 196
Creasmans Trailer Park 0 7
Hwy 441 South
Snug Harbor 13 0
325 Hwy 441 South
Dew Drop Inn #2 16 17
Hwy 78 South
Star Lite Trailer Park 0 20
Box 230, Parker Lane
Ritchie's Ranch #3 0 20
Hwy 78,Box 595
Lone Oak Trailer Park 8 0
Box 840, Hwy 441 S
The Enchanted Forest Travel Trl Pk 13 10
3010 Padget Rd
Lovie's Trailer Pk 4 7
S 6880 N.W. 81st Terrace
Big Lake Lodge 0 6
Rt 1, Box 970
Butch' s Fish Camp 8 11
Rt. 5, Box 752
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Rt. 10, Box 5228, Hwy 78
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Mobile Home Park/RV Park Mobile Home Recreational
Street-City Address Spaces Spaces
Ritchie' s Ranch #2 8 0
Hwy 78, Box 595
Lucy Island* 8 0
P. O. Box 131, SE 8th Ave Extension
Laughing Place Trailer Park 6 0
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T & M Truck Stop, US 441 S S-15A
Jim & Vics Den Drop Inn 5 0
Rt. 4, Box 505
Snug Harbor West 13 0
325 Hwy 441 S
C & L Camper Park 0 6
52 Side St
Dew Drop Inn #1 10
Rt. 4, Box 507
Okissimmee Fish Camp 0 12
Rt. 4, Box 650
L & M (Reeds) Trailer Park 3 10
Rd 4, Box 590
Shady Oaks East 0 13
Box 385, Hwy 441 S
Stephens Travel Trailer Park 0 13
591 Hwy 78 SW
Holyfield Travel Trailer Park 0 13
Hwy 78 SW
Crystal Lakes Recreational Vehicle 1 472
•• Hwy 441 S
Ballard Travel Trailer Park 0 12
591 Hwy 78
Zachary Taylor Camping Resort N Park 0 100
1732 Manatee Ave. West
Sunset Mobile Park 13 0
5230 Pine Ave
Clay' s Travel Trailer Park 0 30
Rt. 1, Box 1030
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Mobile Home Park/RV Park Mobile Home Recreational
Street-City Address Spaces Spaces
Nancy's Place 0 8
7581 Hwy 441 S
Everett M. Reed Park 2 11
Hwy 78, Box 590
Stephen's #2 Travel Trailer Park 0 8
Hwy 78 SW 591
Jones Trailer Park #2 13 0
.. P. O. Box 494
Okeechobee Motel RV Park 0 6
moo 1422 SE Highway 441
Wanda's Shady Acres RV Park 0 45
Route 4, 23 Linda Road
Freddies Travel In RV Park 0 6
Route 4, 23 Linda Rd
Smitty's Camp Ground 1 8
Box 785 W RFD 4
Thornberry Park 0 13
Box G92 Hwy 441 S
d. Vantage Oaks Park 0 58
2210 Hazellief Road
Villa Margaret 66 0
Route 2 , Box 160 HSY 441 North
Lakeside Trailer Park 0 32
"" Box 725-HSY 441 South
Chobee Flea Market 0 8
— Route 4, Box 502
Barlows East 0 13
Rt. 1, Box 1196
Barlows West 0 12
Rt. 1, Box 1196
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The Britisher 0 8
Box 758X Hwy 441 South
Riverbend Trailer Park* 88 38
1305 S. Parrott Ave. , P. O. Box 1246
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.� Mobile Home Park/RV Park Mobile Home Recreational
Street-City Address Spaces Spaces
Austin Anderson Trailer Park 10 0
Rt. 4, Box 555
Eagle Bay Roost #1 0 10
1525 SW 16th Ave
Eagle Bay Roost #2 0 10
1525 SW 16th Ave
Bluegill 0 10
Box 358 Hwy 441 South
Mildred Cox 0 6
Rt. #4, Box 590
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Darlene Ballard 13 1
591 Hwy 78 SW
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Davis Trailer Park 0 13
Rt. 4, 23 Linda Road 0 13
Trudy Russell Trailer Park 0 13
Rt. 4, Box 650
Leon's Trailer Park South 0 8
Hwy 441 S. 261-A
Big Lake Lodge #2 0 6
Rt. 1, Box 970
Registers Villa 12 0
Box 140 Hwy 441 S
Eagle Bay Roost #3 0 10
5025 SW 18th Ave
Treasure Island Pk 2 5
A. 21 Delena Dr
Utopia Park 2 22
Rt. 1, Box 1210
Ancient Oaks RV Resort 0 153
6507 SE US 441
Herbs Hide-A-Way 0 40
3301 SW Hwy 78
Registers Villas RV Park 2 28
Rt. 1, Box 1140
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Mobile Home Park/RV Park Mobile Home Recreational
Street-City Address Spaces Spaces
Starlite Trailer Park #2 0 6
Box 230 Parker Lane
Steve McGee Park 21 0
Rt 4, Box 555
Seminole Cove Mobile Home Park 227 0
3532 SW 16th Ave.
Big 0 RV Campground 0 324
•• SR 78 West
Heritage Place 249 0
US 441 South
G. LICENSED GROUP HOMES
There are a number of group homes and related
facilities licensed by the Florida Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services to provide care for residents of
Okeechobee County and the City of Okeechobee:
LONG TERM RESIDENTIAL CARE (LTRC) FACILITIES (DS)
Group Home for Developmentally Disabled Men
�• Okeechobee Residential Facility Capacity: 8
501 NW 6th Street
Okeechobee, Florida 33472
Group Home for Developmentally Disabled Women
Okeechobee Residential Facility Capacity: 8
°" 311 SE 3rd Street
Okeechobee, Florida 33472
FAMILY GROUP HOMES (TROUBLED YOUTH) (CYF)
Therapeutic Foster Homes
Gordon Foster Home Capacity: 3
3038 NW 128th Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 33472
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Miller Foster Home Capacity: 3
10970 NW 8th Avenue
Okeechobee, Floirda 33472
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Vandagriff Foster Home Capacity: 3
945 NW 160th Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34973
are FOSTER FAMILY GROUP HOMES (DEPENDENTS) (CYF)
Family Foster Homes
Ardley Home Capacity: 2
754 East 14th Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34973
Cummings Home Capacity: 2
30355 U.S. Highway 441 North
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
Cutts Home Capacity: 2
3746 NW 26th Avenue
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Okeechobee, Florida 33472
Howell Home Capacity: 2
6140 Highway 98
Okeechobee, Florida 33472
Laduke Home Capacity: 2
7229 NW 81st Court
Okeechobee, Flirda 34972
Lamb Home Capacity: 3
2533 NW 63rd Terrace
Okeechobee, Florida 33472
Lowe Home Capacity: 3
3421 SW 22nd Street
Okeechobee, Florida 33472
Mincey Home Capacity: 3
33653 NW 21st Avenue
"" Okeechobee, Florida 34972
Pearce Home Capacity: 1
A. Route 6, Box 122
Okeechobee, Florida 33474
Pena Home Capacity: 2
.ti 1163 NW 39th Circle
Okeechobee, Florida 33472
�. Sanchez Home Capacity: 2
3252 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee, Florida 33472
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Smith Home Capacity: 2
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3201 NW 37th Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 33472
imm Thomas Home Capacity: 2
917 NW 11th Street
Okeechobee, Florida 33472
Wassung Home Capacity: 1
2227 NW 5th Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34973
Wilcox Home Capacity: 3
1003 SW 11th Street
Okeechobee, Florida 33472
ADULT CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITIES (ACLF)
Dunklin Rest Home Capacity:
407 NW 2nd Avenue Unknown
Okeechobee, Floirda 33472
H. MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISIONS
There are two mobile home subdivisions located within
the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee:
"" Project Name Mobile Single Family Vacant
& Location Homes Homes Lots
... Taylor Cove 51 3 0
Off Parrott Ave.
River Run Resort 6 0 29
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Hwy 70 East
mom I. IDENTIFICATION OF HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT HOUSING OR
NEIGHBORHOODS
— According to the State of Florida, Division of
Historical Resources, there are no listings of historically
significant housing in Okeechobee County or the City of
Okeechobee. The Freedman-Raulerson House at 600 S. Parrott
mm` Avenue is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. There may be other historic houses in the area
which have not yet been identified. When renovations or
demolitions are proposed, structures should be evaluated to
determine their historical significance. Some structures of
local significance are Okeechobee Bank Building, CSX Train
Station, Raulerson Department Store, Box Home, Okeechobee
Hardware, City Hall, County Courthouse, and, First Methodist
Church.
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LIST OF SOURCES
SECTION V
Central Florida Regional Planning Council, 1986; updated February
1987 . Okeechobee County Data Base for Preparation of the
City-County Comprehensive Plan. Bartow, Florida.
Bureau of the Census. 1985; 1982 . Florida Statistical Abstract.
Washington D.C.
Bureau of the Census. 1980. Characteristics of the Population.
Washington, D.C.
Central Florida Regional Planning Council. 1988. Housing Survey
of the City of Okeechobee.
Okeechobee County, Department of Building and Zoning. 1986.
Building Permit Activity Data 1985-9186; 1986-1987. Okeechobee,
Florida
State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative
°"" Services. 1986. Tallahassee, Florida.
State of Florida, Division of Historical Resources. 1986
Tallahassee, Florida.
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. 1983 .
Advance Estimates of Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics.
Washington, D.C.
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VI. SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE, DRAINAGE,
POTABLE WATER, AND NATURAL GROUNDWATER
AQUIFER RECHARGE ELEMENT
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VI. SANITARY SEWER, SOLID WASTE, DRAINAGE, POTABLE WATER, AND
NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE DATA BASE
A. INTRODUCTION
Section 9J-5. 011, Florida Administrative Code, requires
local governments to prepare a sanitary sewer, solid waste,
drainage, potable water, and natural groundwater aquifer recharge
data base which will include the following:
1. An inventory of sewage treatment facilities and service
areas.
2 . An inventory of refuse collection and disposal
�,. facilities, solid waste facilities, landfills.
3 . An inventory of water treatment facilities and service
areas.
4 . An inventory of natural and man-made drainage features
and facilities.
5. An inventory of natural groundwater aquifer recharge
areas including existing regulations and programs
controlling development and protection of recharge
areas.
The sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, potable
water, and natural groundwater aquifer recharge data base,
following, responds to the requirements of Section 9J-5.011,
Florida Administrative Code. The information provided
should be sufficient to allow local government to proceed
with subsequent planning tasks.
B. SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES
The City of Okeechobee presently operates a sewage
treatment plant on a 400 acre site leased from the State of
�,. Florida. The plant is a primary and secondary activated
sludge process plant with chlorination treating
approximately 500,000 gallons per day. The plant has a
design capacity of 600, 000 gallons per day. The biological
oxygen demand removal averages 96 percent and the suspended
solids removal averages 90 percent. This meets the 90
percent minimum removal standard adopted by the Florida
Water Pollution Control Agency. The effluent is spray
irrigated over an open pasture located at the plant site.
Effluent is scheduled to be irrigated over neighboring
pasture. The solids are then spread on the same site. The
City of Okeechobee is in the process of securing monies
necessary to expand the plant design to a capacity of 1. 8
million gallons per day. This expansion, targeted for
completion by 1991, should be sufficient to serve the City' s
demands through the year 2010. Map 11, following, indicates
the service area of the existing facility.
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The Eckerd Youth Development Center, a juvenile
detention facility north of the City of Okeechobee, owns its
sewage treatment plant, which is operated by the City of
Okeechobee. The plant has a capacity of 200, 000 gallons per
day and is operating well below capacity. The effluent is
piped to the City plant for spray irrigation over open
pasture on site.
In addition to these two facilities, package plants are
in operation outside the City limits at the Okeechobee
County Senior High School, Taylor Creek Isles, Pine Ridge
Mobile Park, McArthur Park Apartments, the Okee-Tantie
Recreation Area, the Town and Country Mobile Home Park, the
Big "0" Campground, American Adventure, and King's Bay.
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The remaining residents of the City of Okeechobee and
Okeechobee County are served by septic tanks located on
dill site. Septic tank systems are usually used to serve single
housing units located outside the service area of sewage
treatment plants.
C. REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
Solid waste collection and disposal services for
Okeechobee County are provided by L. P. Sanitation, which is
owned by Waste Management Corporation, a national company.
Approximately 3,500 customers are using this service,
„IN including several large dairy farms.
Okeechobee County operates a sanitary landfill on the
southeastern county line, approximately thirteen miles east
"" of the City of Okeechobee. The total area of the site is
approximately 320 acres with 80 acres being used for the
landfill. It is anticipated that this site will be
dill. sufficient to serve Okeechobee County through the year 2020.
D. WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
The City of Okeechobee owns and operates a water
treatment plant which provides potable water to the
urbanized areas in the southern section of the County. The
current demand on the water treatment plant is 2,200, 000
gallons per day. The plant has a design capacity of
2 ,800, 000 gallons per day. The water distribution system is
also supported by two 250, 000 gallon overhead storage tanks.
The plant is currently operating at 80% of capacity. The
City of Okeechobee closed a bond in August 1987 to expand
the plant capacity to 5, 000, 000 gallons per day by 1991.
This expansion should be sufficient to meet all City demands
through the year 2010. Map 12 , following, indicates the
existing service area.
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all The Okeechobee Beach Water Association purchases water
from the City of Okeechobee and supplies it to private
customers. At present, the Okeechobee Beach Water
Association purchases approximately 440, 000 gallons per day
from the City and serves approximately 2,950 customers.
Treated water is piped from the City facility to the
— Okeechobee Beach Water Association facility on State Road
78. The water is then stored in overhead storage tanks
until it is distributed. The contract between the City and
the Water Association allows for the purchase of up to
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750, 000 gallons per day.
The Eckerd Youth Development Center operates a water
treatment plant with a 180,000 gallon per day capacity. The
Development Center also treats water from two deep wells
(800 to 1,000 feet) . The treatment consists of aeration for
00 removal of sulfides and iron.
E. DRAINAGE
The remainder of Okeechobee County residents receive
their water from shallow wells.
A map of Okeechobee County's surface water drainage
basins follows as Map 13 . The City of Okeechobee is located
wholly within the Lake Okeechobee integrated drainage basin.
There are two major regional integrated drainage basins in
the county. The St. Johns basin is located in the
southeastern corner of the county and the Kissimmee River
Basin encompasses the shore of the river and inland several
"' miles. The Lake Okeechobee basin is composed of small local
streams draining into the lake. There is also disjointed
drainage. These areas may drain into surrounding basins or
into the sea through marshes, swamps or the subsurface.
Man-made systems of drainage, such as roadside ditches
or curb and gutter systems, also exist in the County.
Okeechobee County currently has four mechanisms for
governing the land use and development of natural drainage
features. These mechanisms are:
1. Okeechobee County Zoning Ordinance, adopted March 28,
1974 and amended in 1985 to govern both Okeechobee
County and the City of Okeechobee.
2 . Okeechobee County Subdivision Ordinance, adopted in
1979 to govern the platting and subdividing of
unincorporated areas, and to set road and drainage
standards for new development.
3 . Okeechobee County Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 1980
to give direction to Okeechobee County in maintaining
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development, and in the general improvement of
physical, social, and economic development.
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4 . City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 1978
and amended in 1983, to help the City maintain
consistency and compatibility when making development
decisions and to guide future land use patterns.
F. NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS
Okeechobee County and the City of Okeechobee are
underlain by the Floridan Aquifer, although there is
virtually no recharge to the aquifer within Okeechobee
County. The thick limestones of the Floridan Aquifer
provide all of the state, except the southern fringe, with
ground water. Along much of the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal
Ain areas, the aquifer contains highly mineralized water.
The Floridan Aquifer includes many layers of limestones
from different geologic ages. In some areas the aquifer is
exposed at the surface, but over much of the state it lies
beneath several hundred feet of sandy sediments.
.. The thick semipermeable beds which overlie the aquifer,
except in the aquifer's outcrop areas, restrict the upward
movement of water and cause the aquifer to have artesian
pressure. The altitude to which water will rise in artesian
wells generally ranges from a few feet above mean sea level
in areas near the coast, to more than 130 feet above mean
sea level in Polk County. In southern Florida, along
coastal areas, and in low stream valleys, the artesian
pressure is sufficient to cause wells to flow. However, in
some areas of heavy water withdrawal such as eastern Duval
County and southern Bay County, the water level has been
lowered below sea level.
Water in the central and southern Floridan aquifer is
replenished by rainfall; from the central part of the state
in northern Florida the aquifer is recharged by rainfall
from southern Alabama and Georgia. Some replenishment in
�. central Florida occurs where the confining material is
breached by sink holes.
Wells developed in the Floridan Aquifer vary in size,
depth, and yield. Domestic wells are usually at least two
inches in diameter and the large municipal and industrial
wells may be thirty or more inches in diameter. The depth
of wells ranges from about fifty feet to more than 1, 000
feet depending on the local geologic and hydrologic
conditions and the yield required.
The yield of wells developed in the Floridan aquifer
ranges from a few gallons per minute for small diameter
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wells to several thousand gallons per minute for some of the
large diameter industrial wells. The amount of water that
can be produced in controlled by the diameter of the well,
the capacity of the pump, and the hydrologic properties of
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the aquifer.
The City of Okeechobee currently has no ordinances
specificially addressing the development and/or protection
of recharge areas.
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LIST OF SOURCES
SECTION VI
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service,
"" Okeechobee County, Florida.
Harry Moldenhauer, Sanitarian, Environmental Health, Florida
or Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services; Lorin C.
Boggs, District Conservationist, USDA, SCS; Dr. Randall
Brown, Extension Land Use Specialist, Florida Cooperative
Extension Service, IFAS; and Charles Gordon, Resource Soil
Scientist, USDA, SCS.
Division of Geology. Florida Board of Conservation. 1965.
Principal Aquifers in Florida. Tallahassee, Florida.
South Florida Water Management District, Letter dated October 30,
r, 1986. West Palm Beach, Florida.
City of Okeechobee, Department of Public Works, Landon C.
Fortner, Jr. , Director. October 6, 1986.
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Chapter 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code, as adopted February
14, 1986 and amended September 30, 1986.
Central Florida Regional Planning Council. 1987. Data Analysis
for Preparation of the City-County Comprehensive Plan. Bartow,
Florida.
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VII. CONSERVATION ELEMENT
VII. CONSERVATION DATA BASE
A. INTRODUCTION
Section 9J-5.013 , Florida Administrative Code, requires
local governments to prepare a conservation data base which
will include the following:
1. An inventory of federal, state, or locally designated
conservation areas.
2 . An inventory of natural resources to include:
a. rivers, bays, lakes, wetlands;
w b. floodplains;
c. commercially valuable minerals;
d. fisheries, wildlife, and vegetative communities;
mom e. commercial, recreation, or conservation use of
natural resources.
3 . An inventory of areas experiencing soil erosion
problems.
4 . An inventory of current water needs and sources.
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The conservation data base, following, responds to the
requirements of Section 9J-5. 013, Florida Administrative
Code. The information provided should be sufficient to
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allow local government to proceed with subsequent planning
tasks.
B. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCALLY DESIGNATED CONSERVATION
AREAS
According to Chapter 9J-5, F.A.C. , conservation uses
refer to "activities within land areas designated for the
purpose of conserving or protecting natural resources or
environmental quality and includes areas designated for such
purposes as flood control, protection of quality or quantity
of groundwater or surface water, floodplain management,
fisheries management, or protection of vegetative
..� communities or wildlife habitats. "
For purposes of this data base, conservation areas were
confined to those areas designated for one of the purposes
outlined above. There were no such designations within the
City of Okeechobee, however, several sites in Okeechobee
County are identified conservation areas as described.
1. Ordway-Whittell Kissimmee Prairie Sanctuary
(National Audubon Society) : This area is approximately
7, 500 acres located 30 miles north of the City of
Okeechobee. It is an area of oak-palm hammocks scattered
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within a mosaic of dry prairie, ponds, and sloughs. This
sanctuary supports native Florida wildlife including
sandhill cranes, caracaras, burrowing owls, and alligators.
A full-time Audubon warden patrols the sanctuary and
surrounding areas.
2. Lake Okeechobee: Lake Okeechobee serves as the
principle nesting ground of the endangered Everglade Kite.
This area also supports a wading bird concentration and
several tracts on the northwest shore (Glades County) are
served by a full-time Audubon warden. In addition, the lake
" is Class 1 potable surface water as classified by the
Department of Environmental Regulation.
3. Kissimmee Prairie Audubon Sanctuary Conservation
Easement: The Florida Field Office of the Nature
Conservancy owns an approximately 300 acre conservation
easement leading from U.S. Highway 441 to the Kissimmee
amp
Prairie Audubon Sanctuary holding.
4. Florida National Scenic Trail: The
.. Everglades/Okeechobee section of the Florida National Scenic
Trail is 15.7 miles of trail on public (South Florida Water
Management District) and private land in Okeechobee County.
5. Kissimmee River Restoration Project: A 33, 000 acre
corridor through parts of Okeechobee, Polk, Osceola, and
Highlands Counties is being conducted by the South Florida
Water Management District through the Save Our Rivers
Program in an effort to reestablish the natural values of
the Kissimmee River. Over 100 miles of meandered Kissimmee
mw River were converted into a 50 mile canal during the 1960 's,
resulting in changes in water quality and land use, and
wildlife habitat/populations.
6. Paradise Run: This is a 4,800 acre project in
portions of Okeechobee and Glades Counties that is part of
the restoration and management of the Kissimmee River. The
.. restoration of water volumes and natural flow into cutoff
portions of the Kissimmee River and adjacent floodplains
will enhance opportunities for fishing, wildlife habitat and
boating.
C. NATURAL RESOURCES
""' The conservation and use of natural resources is a
political and an economic issue, therefore, access to and
allocation of natural resources is largely controlled by
,.e economic and political concerns. Effective natural resource
conservation mechanisms result in the wise use or careful
management of resources generating the maximum possible
social benefits from them. Public awareness of the decline
in natural resources is one of the first steps in developing
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programs targeting their preservation. Although the
resources discussed below are not necessarily within the
City of Okeechobee, development within the City can impact
the resource. As a result, it is important that the City be
.. aware of existing natural resources.
1. Rivers: The only river in Okeechobee County is the
AI„ Kissimmee River which originates in the southern outskirts
of Orlando, in Orange County. The headwaters of the
Kissimmee River are made up of Shingle Creek and Reedy
Creek. These are sluggish streams that travel through
'"' swampy land emptying into Lake Tohopekaliga and then Cypress
Lake. The river then continues flowing southward through
two more lakes and 150 miles of lowlands consisting of
.im rangeland, agricultural lands and wetlands to its mouth at
Lake Okeechobee. The Arbuckle Creek drainage area, which
forms 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 Istakpoga Canal connects Lake
Istokpoga to the Kissimmee River 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.
2. Lakes: The only lake in Okeechobee County is Lake
Okeechobee, which forms the County's southern boundary.
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/Nubbin Slough
area. The primary land use adjacent to the northeast edge
of the lake is dairy farming. Land use south of the lake is
intensive row crop farming of sugar cane and vegetables.
There are also some citrus groves and wetlands in this area.
Urbanization in this basin is minimal. On the south end of
Lake Okeechobee, a levee some 85 miles long allows for
nearly total control of lake elevation through a system of
gates and pumps connecting the 6 major flood control canals.
Water quality problems in the north end of the lake
�., include elevated phosphorus and coliform concentrations, and
in the south part of the lake increased nutrients and
pesticides problems are caused by back pumping.
Consequently, at different locations and different season of
rainfall or drought, the lake receives varying amounts of
nutrient, BOD, bacteria and toxic materials. The southern
portion of the lake has shown a trend of increasing
•W nutrients.
In the last 10 years, there has been a campaign to
increase awareness and protection of lake water quality. At
a recent workshop, the South Florida Water Management
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District emphasized the need to intensify enforcement of
Best Management Practices designed for farmers to decrease
the amount of nutrient loading from cattle waste entering
the lake. They also adopted policies to decrease the need
for back pumping during dry seasons by decreasing water
usage upstream.
.. 3. Bays: Eagle Bay is located on the north central
edge of Lake Okeechobee. This is the only bay in the
County
4. Wetlands: Wetlands exist in Okeechobee County and
are generally undisturbed. They support a variety of plant
and animal life, as can be seen in the discussion following.
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The following analysis was taken almost exclusively
from Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of
the United States, prepared by the U.S. 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 adopted for
life in water or saturated soil.
Of the five major wetlands systems (Marine, Estuarine,
Riverine, Lacustrine, and Palustrine) , three are evident 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 a connecting link
between two bodies of standing water.
The Kissimmee River and its floodplain would be
classified as part of the Riverine System. The river bottom
is composed primarily of sand and mud constituting an
unconsolidated bottom. The shore is also composed of
unconsolidated materials including sand, mud, organic,
materials, and some vegetation. The dominant species
supported by this system include 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
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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 an aquatic
bed of aquatic moss, algae, rooted vascular vegetation and
floating vegetation. The lake shore is primarily of
unconsolidated materials including sand, mud, organic
materials, and vegetation. The dominant species supported
by this system include stonewort, moss, widgeon grass,
duckweed, leech, freshwater mollusk, pond snail, midge
larvae, and goosefoot.
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 included
permanent or intermittent ponds. This type of wetland
supports a variety of plant and animal life depending upon
the characteristics of the wetland area.
Map 14, following, identifies wetland and deepwater
habitats in Okeechobee County. A narrative discussion of
each identified habitat is provided in F. , following of this
section.
D. FLOODPLAINS
Flood hazard area maps of Okeechobee County indicate
that less than one-fourth of the County's lands are elevated
above Zone A flood hazard zones. Okeechobee County
floodplain information is available from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, National Flood Insurance
Program. Additional information may be obtained by calling
1-800-638-6620. Map 15, following, indicates flood prone
areas.
E. COMMERCIALLY VALUABLE MINERALS
The only mineral resources noted in Okeechobee County
are sand and sand with clay and kaolin.
F. SOIL EROSION PROBLEMS
"i` According to the Okeechobee County Soil Conservation
Service, there are no areas of severe soil erosion in the
County. This is due primarily to the flat terrain and dense
.. surface vegetation found in the County. Soil erosion
sometimes occurs, however, when land is cleared for
development or agricultural purposes and left without
surface vegetation for extended time periods or during dry,
windy weather.
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G. FISHERIES, WILDLIFE, MARINE HABITATS, AND VEGETATIVE
COMMUNITIES
The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) , a joint
.. program of the Florida Department of Natural Resources and
private, non-profit funding, has developed and classified 81
natural communities that have been identified as
collectively constituting the original, natural biological
associations of Florida. A natural community is described,
by the FNAI, as "a distinct and reoccurring assemblage of
populations of plants, animals, and fungi naturally
associated with each other and their environment. " Natural
communities are characterized and defined by a combination
of appearance, vegetation structure and composition,
topography, and soils. They are named for their most
characteristic biological or physical feature.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Commission has identified
five major vegetative communities in Okeechobee County. The
identified communities are pine flatwoods, grasslands of
prairie type, freshwater marshes, freshwater forests, and
•. freshwater herbaceous. A brief discussion of the major
characteristics of each of these communities is included as
follows:
.. 1. Pine flatwoods: Pine flatwoods are characterized
as open-canopy forest of widely spaced pine trees with
little or no understory but a dense cover of herbs and
•"' scrubs. The most common associations are longleaf
ping/wiregrass/runner oak and slash pine/gallberry/saw
palmetto. Typical plants of the pine flatwoods include:
,.. St. Johns-wort, dwarf huckleberry, fetterbush, dwarf wax
myrtle, stagger bush, blueberry, gopher apple, tar flower,
bog buttons, blackroot, false foxglove, white topped aster,
yellow-eyed grass, and cutthroad grass. Typical animals of
the pine flatwoods include: white-tailed deer, black bear,
bobcat, raccoon, gray fox, black racer, red rat snake,
cotton rat, cotton mouse, brown headed nuthatch, Bachman's
sparrow, southeastern kestrel, and pine warbler.
Pine flatwoods typically occur on relatively flat,
moderately to poorly drained terrain. The soils generally
�. consist of 1-3 feet of acid sands generally overlying on
organic handpan or clay subsoil.
The hardpan substantially reduces the percolation of
water below and above its surface. During the rainy
seasons, water frequently stands on the hardpan's surface
and briefly inundates much of the flatwoods. During the
drier seasons, ground water is often unobtainable for many
plants whose roots foil to penetrate the hardpan. As a
result, many plants are under the stress of water saturation
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during the dry seasons.
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2. Grasslands of prairie type: Prairie grasslands
are characterized as a nearly treeless plain with a dense
ground cover of wiregrass, saw palmetto, and other grasses,
herbs, and low shrubs. Some typical plants of prairie
..1 grasslands include: broomsedge, carpet grass, runner oak,
Indian grass, love grass, blazing star, rabbit tobacco, pine
lily, marsh pink, milkwort, goldenrod, musky mint, pawpaw,
dwarf wax myrtle, gallberry, stagger bush, fetter bush, and
dwarf blueberry. Typical animals of prairie grasslands
include: bobcat, spotted skunk, cotton rat, harvest mouse,
least shrew, turkey vulture, meadowlark, bobwhite, logger
head shrike, box turtle, block racer, burrowing owl,
sandhill crane, grasshopper sparrow, crested caracara,
six-lined racerunner, and coachwhip.
3. Freshwater marshes: Freshwater marsh is
characterized as an herbaceous or scrubby wetland situated
in a relatively large and irregular shaped basin. Typical
plants of freshwater marsh include: common reed, panicum,
cutgrass, southern watergrass, penny wort, spanish needle,
redroot, soft rush, American lotus, water primroses,
arrowhead, coastal plain willow, saltbush, elderberry, spike
rushes, knotweed, buttonbush, and dog fennel. Typical
animals include alligator, striped swamp snake, block swamp
snake, green water snake, banded water snake, eastern mad
�. snake, leopard frog, bull frog, pig frog, cricket frog,
green tree frog, amphiuma, greater siren, lesser siren,
great blue heron, little blue heron, tricolored heron, great
.22 egret, snowy egret, bold eagle, and marsh hawk.
Freshwater marshes usually develop in large solution
.. depressions that were formerly shallow lakes. The lake
bottom has slowly filled with sediments from the surrounding
uplands and with peat from plants. The soils are usually
acid peats and the hydroperiod is generally around 200 days
per year.
4. Freshwater forests: Freshwater forests are
•+ characterized as low-lying areas along rivers and large
streams that are seasonally inundated by flood waters. They
consist primarily of well developed hardwoods on drier soils
2•• with poorly developed understories and sparse, seasonal
ground cover.
The dominant trees of freshwater forests are overcup
oak, water hickory, diamond-leaf oak, and swamp chestnut
oak. Typical plants include bluestem palmetto, willow oak,
green ash, Florida elm, sweetgum, hackberry, water oak,
�., American harnbean, tulip poplar, coastal plain willow, black
willow, eastern cottonwood, swamp cottonwood, river birch,
red maple, silver maple, box elder, American sycamore,
catalpa, sweetbay magnolia, hawthorn, swamp azalea, pink
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azalea, gulf sebastiana, lanceleaf green briar, poison ivy,
peppervine, rattanvine, indigo bush, white grass, plume
grass, redtop panicum, caric sedges, silverbells, crossine,
American wisteria, and wood grass.
Typical animals of freshwater forests include:
southern dusky salamander, male salamander, slimy
salamander, dwarf salamander, rusty nud salamander,
amphiuma, sirens, Alabama waterdog, southern toad, cricket
frog, gray tree frog, bird-voiced treefrog bullfrog, river
frog, southern leopard frog, stinkpit, river coater,
"' alligator, southeastern five-lined skink, broadheaded skink,
brown water snake, redbellied water snake, mud snake,
rainbow snake, black swamp snake, glossy crayfish snake,
,., cottonmouth, red-eyed vireo, parula warbler, prothonotary
warbler, cardinal, Carolina wren, yellow-crowned night
heron, wood duck, red-shouldered hawk, chimmy swift,
woodcock, barred owl, pileated woodpecker, hairy woodpecker,
swainson's worbier, towhee, swallowtail kite, Mississippi
Kite, Arcadia flycatcher, veery, white-eyed vireo, hooded
warbler, cotton mouse, golden mouse, short-tailed shrew,
wood rat, rice rat, southeastern shrew, beaver, bobcat,
oppossum, raccoon, and bear.
5, Freshwater herbaceous: Freshwater herbaceous are
characterized as areas of herbaceous vegetation and low
shrubs that occur in river floodplains, mainly in Central
Florida and along the St. Johns, Myakka, and Kissimmee
Rivers. These areas generally occur on sandy alluvial soils
with considerable peat accumulation.
Typical plants include: cutthroat grass, sawgrass,
maiden cane, buttonbush, sand cordgrass, dotted smartweed,
arrowheads, pickerel weed, reimargrass, spike rush,
bulrushes, bladderpod, common reed, coreopsis, glasswort,
seashort dropseed, sea purslane, and water primrose.
Typical animals include American alligator, striped swamp
snake, banded water snake, eastern mud snake, leopard frog,
pig frog, cricket frog, great blue heron, little blue heron,
tricolored heron, great egret, snowy egret, black-crowned
night heron, yellow-crowned night heron, northern harrier,
sandhill crane, river otter, and raccoon.
Protection of natural habitats is vital in insuring the
future of many rare species of plants and animals. Often
times development takes precedence and natural communities
are destroyed with little thought as to the long-term
impacts on the plants and animals of that community.
Disturbance and destruction of ecological communities are
the primary causes for the decline and loss of plant and
animal species.
It is imperative that local officials realize the
impacts future development will have on threatened or
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endangered species and make decisions that give adequate
'� consideration to the protection and preservation of those
species.
H. DOMINANT SPECIES PRESENT AND SPECIES LISTED BY FEDERAL,
STATE, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AS ENDANGERED,
THREATENED, OR SPECIES OF SPECIAL CONCERN
The Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission
compiled a listing of endangered and potentially endangered
fauna and flora in Florida in September, 1986. The
following represents the species and classifications located
in Okeechobee County:
Plants Status
Commelina gigas Threatened
Amphibians Status
Alligator Species of special concern
Invertebrates Status,
Phyllophoga Okeechobee Not given
Mammals Status
'es Big Brown Bat Under review
Everglade Mink Threatened
Florida Weasil Under review
Manatee Threatened
Round-Tailed Muskrat Species of special concern
S.E. Big-Eared Bat Under review
Birds Status
American Kestrel Threatened
Caracara Threatened
Everglade Kite Endangered
Great White Egret Species of special concern
Little Blue Heron Species of special concern
�.+ Louisiana Heron Not given
Short-Tailed Hawk Threatened
Snowy Egret Not given
White-Tailed Kite Threatened
Least Bittern Not given
Glossy Ibis Not given
White Ibis Not given
Cooper's Hawk Not given
I. COMMERCIAL, RECREATION, OR CONSERVATION USES OF NATURAL
RESOURCES
Recreational activities are the predominant use of the
County's natural resources. Lake Okeechobee and the
Kissimmee River have an extensive commercial/recreational
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.• industry dependent upon fishing and boating activities.
Camping and day-use outdoor recreation activities are also
available along the waterfront resources of the County.
J. CURRENT WATER NEEDS
The South Florida Water Management District, which
services the majority of Okeechobee County (62,720 acres in
the northeastern section of the County are in the St. Johns
Water Management District) , has prepared background data on
actual water use, and population and per capita estimates
for 1980 and 1985. The tables (below) indicate the sources
and consumption of water for those two time frames.
Table 9
1980 Potable Water Use
Utility Pumpage
In Million Gal. Daily
Service Area Gal. Total
Permanent Avg. Annual Per Max. Day/ Treated/
Utility Name Population Day Total Capita Avg. Day Total Raw
Florida School
for Boys 457 .09 33. 1 197 N/A N/A
Okeechobee City 11,203 1.5 550. 0 134 1.4 .84
Residential
Self-Supplied &
Small Utilities 8,284 1.31 479. 0 158 N/A N/A
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County Total* 19,944 2.90 1062 . 1 146
.., *Portion of County included on SFWMD; N/A = Not available.
Source: 1980 Potable Water Use Data Base, SFWMD, Technical Memorandum 1983 .
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1985 Potable Water Use
Okeechobee County
Total Population 24545
Total Land & Water Area (sq. mi. ) 780
SFWMD Portion
Population 24545
Land Water Area (sq. mi. ) 677
Population Public Supply 13715
Population Domestic Self Supplied 10427
Gallons per capital day 151
Acres Irrigated 4941
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Source: 1985 Potable Water Use Data Base, SFWMD,
Technical Memorandum, 1987.
The SFWMD also provided a breakdown of water use
by category for 1985:
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Table 11
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 12, following, indicates the water use
for 1985 acreage by the irrigation system type.
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Okeechobee County Agriculture
1985 Acreage by
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Irrigation System Type
Crop Irrigated Water Use
Type Acres Sprinkler Flood Low Vol. (mgd)
Cabbage 0 0 0 0 0. 00
Cucumbers 0 0 0 0 0. 00
® Peppers 0 0 0 0 0. 00
Potatoes 0 0 0 0 0. 00
Tomatoes 0 0 0 0 0. 00
Sheet Corn 0 0 0 0 0. 00
"" Misc. Veg. 50 0 50 0 0. 04
Citrus 2944 270 226 2448 8.29
Strawberries 0 0 0 0 0. 00
"," Watermelons 200 0 200 0 0.22
Misc. Fruit 0 0 0 0 0. 00
Field Corn 0 0 0 0 0. 00
Rice 0 0 0 0 0.00
Ale
Sorghum 400 0 400 0 0.54
Soybeans 0 0 0 0 0. 00
Sugar Cane 0 0 0 0 0. 00
.. Misc Grains 200 0 200 0 0.40
Flower & Foilage 0 0 0 0 0.00
Woody Ornamentals 125 0 125 0 0.65
Improved Pasture 262 0 262 0 0.25
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Sod 660 260 400 0 2.34
Turf 100 100 0 0 0.23
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LIST OF SOURCES
Section VII
Florida Department of Community Affairs, Chapter 9J-5, Florida
Administrative Code; adopted February 1986, Amended September 30,
1986.
National Audubon Society. 1986. Wildlife Sanctuaries
Department, New York.
South Florida Water Management District. Save Our Rivers
Program. 1986. Five Year Acquisition Plan. West Palm Beach,
Florida.
U.S. Bureau of Mines. 1956. U.S. Geological Survey. Mineral
Resources and Industries of Florida. Tallahassee, Florida.
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. 1986. Official
Lists of Endangered and Potentially Endangered Fauna and Flora in
Florida. Tallahassee, Florida.
Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida.
1980. Okeechobee County Comprehensive Plan. Prepared by
Buchart-Horn, Inc. , Engineers and Planners. Memphis, Tennessee.
Soil Conservation Service of Okeechobee County. 1986. via
telephone, November 12, 1986.
Cutler, Susan L. , et al. 1985. Exploitation, Conservation,
Preservation: A Geographic Perspective on Natural Resource Use.
Rowman and Allanheld, Publishers: Totowa, New Jersey.
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Florida Natural Areas Inventory and Department of Natural
Resources. 1986. Guide to the Natural Communities of
Florida. Tallahassee, FL.
U.S. Wildlife Service, Fish and Wildlife Service. 1982.
Florida Atlas of Breeding Sites for Herons and Their Allies:
'°- 1976. 1978. : Washington, D.C.
Franz, Richard, 1979-1982. Rare and Endangered Biota of
Florida, Volumes One-Six. Gainesville, FL.
South Florida Water Management District. 1983. 1980
Potable Water Use Data Base. West Palm Beach, FL.
St. Johns Water Management District. 1987 . Telephone
Interview. Palatka, FL.
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VIII. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
�•• VIII. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE DATA BASE
A. INTRODUCTION
Section 9J-5.014, Florida Administrative Code, requires
local governments to prepare a recreation and open space
data base which will include the following:
1. An inventory of existing public and private recreation
sites and open spaces available to the public
4113 including:
a. natural reservations;
b. parks;
c. playgrounds;
d. parkways; and
e. beaches.
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2 . Identification, for each site, of type of facility,
such as:
.� a. activity or resource-based; and
b. type of equipment available.
The recreation and open space data base, following,
responds to the requirements of Section 9J-5.014, Florida
Administrative Code. The information provided should be
11 sufficient to allow local government to proceed with
subsequent planning tasks.
B. EXISTING SITES INVENTORY
There are currently approximately 680 acres of land in
Okeechobee County and the City of Okeechobee being used for
�. recreation. Many of the outdoor recreation areas and
community centers are concentrated in or near the City of
Okeechobee. This is in response to the density of
population close to the City. Maps 16 and 17 following,
indicate the generalized location of recreation facilities
in Okeechobee County and the City of Okeechobee.
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
413 south. These two natural resources provide numerous
recreation opportunities.
The Kissimmee River serves as Okeechobee County's
western boundary and offers a number of public and private
recreation facilities. There are three public boat access
areas. The Platts Bluff facility is located approximately
eleven miles north of Lake Okeechobee. This facility offers
boat access, bank fishing, picnicking, and camping. There
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is also an unimproved public access area located
approximately six miles north of Lake Okeechobee. This
facility offers boat access and bank fishing.
The Okee-Tantie Recreation Area is located on the
shores of the Kissimmee River where it empties into Lake
Okeechobee. This site offers 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 has approximately sixteen miles of
shoreline on Lake Okeechobee. Public and private facilities
located near the shores of the lake provide numerous
.i opportunities for fishing and boating.
The Okeechobee Park site is located near the City of
Okeechobee on the north shore of the lake. It consists of
approximately 10 acres of easement lands, is operated by
Okeechobee County and is accessible from State Road 441 via
an unpaved road over Hoover Dike. The site currently has
.111 picnic facilities, a large dirt parking area, a fishing
pier, beach, and a boat lauching area.
Okeechobee Park is located on a broad, flat sandy area
and provides unobstructed views of Lake Okeechobee. The
area is fairly open with scattered palms in the picnic area
and a dense stand of Australian pines in the boat launching
"•' area. Existing roads and parking areas are unpaved.
Flooding occurs on the road to the boat launching area when
lake levels are elevated. The site has no electricity,
potable water, or sanitary facilities.
Florida Trail Association volunteers work 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 are used as part of this continuous,
air cross-country trail. Nearly sixteen miles of the Florida
Trail are in Okeechobee County providing opportunities for
hiking and horseback riding.
The Okissimmee Fish Camp is a private commercial
facility located within one mile of Lake Okeechobee on the
shore of the Kissimmee River. This facility offers boat
access and bank fishing as well as fishing supplies, boat
and motor rentals, and snack foods. There are also camping
and picnic areas, cabins, showers, potable water, toilets,
and sewer hook-ups.
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da„ Although fishing and boating are the primary recreation
activities along the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee,
other opportunities do exist. Nature lovers are afforded
numerous opportunities in bird watching and animal sitings.
Lake Okeechobee marshes support several wading bird
species. A number of the sited species are considered to be
of special concern by the State because of rapid declines in
their populations.
The marshes of Lake Okeechobee also provide year-round
habitat for several species of water fowl. Sitings have
included wood ducks, coots, and gallinules. Migratory fowl
are also heavy users of these marsh areas.
Osprey are also commonly sited along the Kissimmee
River and Lake Okeechobee. These areas provide excellent
resources for feeding and nesting. Bald eagle nesting sites
are also known to occur in this area.
The Lake Okeechobee and Kissimmee River areas also
support all four North American groups of reptiles. The
most notable is the American alligator, one of Florida's
largest reptiles. There are thirty-four native species of
mammals including the manatee. The manatee is recognized by
the State as an endangered species.
Given Okeechobee County's unique natural resources,
4A" opportunities for innovative recreation planning are
abundant. Planning efforts should give special
consideration to this unique environment capitalizing on the
..0 attraction and easy access of the County's natural
resources.
C. EXISTING FACILITY TYPE
Recreational sites are frequently classified as
resource-based or activity-based. Resource-based sites and
facilities are defined as sites and facilities 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 defined as sites
developed for the enjoyment of particular activities such as
basketball, baseball, or football, recreation programs such
as aerobics and painting, senior citizen activities, and
many spectator sports. The distinction between these two
types is not clear-cut since many resource-based recreation
sites often contain activity-based facilities.
Okeechobee County currently has a variety of both
resource and activity based recreational sites and
facilities serving City and County residents. Table 13 ,
located below, is a listing of existing sites and
facilities.
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TABLE 13
EXISTING RECREATION SITES AND FACILITIES
RESOURCED-BASED AND ACTIVITY-BASED
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
Site Category/ Facilities Area
Name Type Available In Acres
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UptheGrove Resource-Based Swimming 3
Beach Picnicking
Wayside Resource-Based Boat Launch 30
Park Fishing
Picnicking
Okee-Tantie Resource-Based Boat Launch 137
Recreation Dock Facilities
Area Camping
Picnicking
Ali Taylor Creek Resource-Based Boat Launch 2
Boat Ramp
Okeechobee Activity-Based Museum/Archives 2
Historical Site
Park
Okeechobee Activity-Based Racquetball Courts 2.5
Racquetball (2)
INN Nubbin Slough Resource-Based Boat Ramp 2
Henry Creek Resource-Based Boat Ramp 1
Ramp #35 Resource-Based Boat Ramp 1
American Activity-Based* Auditorium; Rec. 123
Adventure Center; Tennis
Courts (4) ; Shuffle-
Board (10) ; Golf
..� Course (9 holes) ;
Pools (2) ; BBQ Pits (2)
Passive Resource-Based Picnic Tables 12 . 66
Park
Okeechobee Activity-Based Rodeo 4
Rodeo Fairgrounds
Okeechobee Activity-Based Football Stadium 24
,,. Senior High Track
School Tennis Courts (4)
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TABLE 13 (cont'd)
EXISTING RECREATION SITES AND FACILITIES
RESOURCED-BASED AND ACTIVITY-BASED
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
Site Category/ Facilities Area
Name Type Available In Acres
Okeechobee Activity-Based Ball Fields (2) 10
Junior High Volleyball Ct. (1)
School Play Equipment (12)
Okeechobee Activity-Based Play Equipment 3
Primary
�• School
South Activity-Based Play Equipment (12) 12
Elementary
School
Okeechobee Activity-Based Swimming Pool 1
Swimming Bath House
Pool
Okeechobee Activity-Based Ball Fields (2) 5
Recreation
Park
Okeechobee Activity-Based Ball Diamond 7.5
Softball Dugouts
Field Bleachers
Okeechobee Activity-Based* Golf Course 78
Golf Course (9 holes)
and Country Clubhouse
Club
Okeechobee Activity-Based Game Room .32
Teen Center Meeting Room
Park Avenue Activity-Based Benches 5.4
Greenbelt Bandstand
Tables
Tennis Court (1)
Woodland Resource-Based Undeveloped 18
Park
5th & 6th Activity-Based Baseball Field 10
Grade Center Softball Field
School Basketball Court
Playground
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TABLE 13 (cont'd)
EXISTING RECREATION SITES AND FACILITIES
RESOURCED-BASED AND ACTIVITY-BASED
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
Site Category/ Facilities Area
Name Type Available In Acres
Douglas Park Activity-Based Softball Field 2
Ballfield
Douglas Brown Activity-Based Football Field 8.4
Community Basebell Field
Center Basketball Cts. (4)
Okeechobee Activity-Based Shuffleboard (3) 9
Civic BBQ Pits
Center
Bassinger Activity-Based Basketball Court 3 .4
Community BBQ Pits
ens Center
Platts Resource-Based Beach 12 .41
Bluff Swimming
Park Boat Ramp
Lake Resource-Based Beach 30
Okeechobee Fishing Pier
Public Use BBQ Pits (11)
Area Tables (10)
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au, LIST OF SOURCES
SECTION VIII
Rule 9J-5, Florida Administrative Code. 1986. Tallahassee,
Florida.
Central Florida Regional Planning Council. 1987 . Data Analysis
- for Preparation of the Okeechobee of the Okeechobee City-County
Comprehensive Plan. Bartow, Florida.
City of Okeechobee. 1980. City of Okeechobee Comprehensive
Plan. Okeechobee, Florida.
State of Florida, Department of Natural Resources. 1986.
+� Outdoor Recreation in Florida (Draft) . Tallahassee, Florida.
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers. 1986 Lake
Okeechobee, Okeechobee Waterway Master Plan. Jacksonville,
Florida.
Chapin, Stuart F. and Edward J. Kaiser. 1979. Urban Land Use
"" Planning. University of Illinois Press: Chicago, Illinois.
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IX. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT
,,. IX. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION DATA BASE
A. INTRODUCTION
— Section 9J-5. 015, Florida Administrative Code, requires
local governments to prepare an intergovernmental
coordination data base which will include the following:
1. An inventory of all local government departments,
addresses, and telephone numbers.
2 . An inventory of water management districts serving the
jurisdiction including names, addresses, and telephone
numbers.
3 . An inventory of independent special districts including
their function and authority.
4 . The name, address, and telephone number of the RPC
serving the local jurisdiction.
5. The name, address, and telephone number of utility
companies serving the local jurisdiction.
awe 6. An inventory of state and federal agencies with whom
the local government interacts.
The intergovernmental coordination data base,
following, responds to the requirements of Section 9J-5. 015,
Florida Administrative Code. The information provided
should be sufficient to allow local government to proceed
air with subsequent planning tasks.
B. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE DEPARTMENTS
.. Okeechobee City Council 813-763-4116
and City Administrator
City Hall
55 S.E. Third Avenue
Okeechobee
City Clerk, City Treasurer 813-763-3572
Personnel Director
City Hall
Okeechobee, FL 33472
City Attorney 813-763-6441
180 N.W. Third Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Police Chief 813-763-5521
Police Station
Okeechobee, FL 33472
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Fire Chief 813-763-4423
Fire Department
Okeechobee, FL 33472
++■ Director of Works/Public Util. 813-763-7054
Director
City Hall
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce 813-763-6464
55 S. Parrott Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 33472
C. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
Board of County Commissioners 813-763-6441
304 N.W. Second Street, Room 106
"'e Okeechobee County Courthouse
Okeechobee, FL 33472
•• Okeechobee County 813-763-3157
School Board
100 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Clerk of Court 813-763-2131
304 N.W. Second St. , Room 101
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Agricultural Agent 813-763-6469
— 501 N.W. 5th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Civil Defense Director 813-763-3212
Jim
301 N.W. 5th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 33472
.. Building and Zoning 813-763-5548
303 N.W. 2nd Street
Okeechobee Florida 33472
Personnel Director 813-763-6553
304 N.W. Second St. , Room 102
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Health Officer 813-763-3514
501 N.W. Second Street
— Okeechobee, FL 33472
Veterans Service 813-763-6553
450 N. Parrott Ave.
Okeechobee, FL 33472
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Welfare Director 813-763-3236
.� 303 N.W. Second Street
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Avg Sheriff 813-763-3117
P. O. Drawer 1397
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Property Appraiser 813-763-4422
304 N.W. 2nd St. , Room 107
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Tax Collector 813-763-3421
304 N.W. 2nd St. , Room 103
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Supervisor of Elections 813-763-4014
303 N.W. 2nd Street
a` Okeechobee, FL 33472
Road Superintendent 813-763-3514
+• 804 N.W. 2nd Street
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Okeechobee County Airport 813-763-9353
U.S. Hwy 98
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Okeechobee County Farm Bureau 813-763-3101
401 N.W. Fourth St.
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Okeechobee County Recreation 813-763-6950
Department
305 N.W. Second Street
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Okeechobee County Road and 813-763-3514
Bridge Department
804 N.W. Second Street
Okeechobee, FL 33472
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Okeechobee County Soil 813-763-3619
Conservation Service
Okeechobee, FL 33472
D. WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
•• South Florida Water Management 305-686-8800
District
P. O. Box V
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
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St. Johns River Water Mgmt. 904-328-8321
District
P. 0. Box 1429
Palatka, FL 32078
E. INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS
The Coquina Water Control District is located in the
northwestern portion of the county and serves that area.
This information was provided by the tax assessors office in
Okeechobee County who stated there was no further
information available. The Eagle Bay Drainage District is
located in southwest Okeechobee County.
F. REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILS
The City of Okeechobee is located within Planning
Region 7, served by the Central Florida Regional Planning
Council. The CFRPC is located at:
Central Florida Regional Planning Council
490 E. Davidson St. , P. 0. Box 2089
Bartow, Florida 33830
Telephone: 813-533-4146
G. UTILITY COMPANIES PROVIDING SERVICE WITHIN THE LOCAL
JURISDICTION
Florida Power and Light 813-763-5514
219 S.W. Park St. , Box 308
.00 Okeechobee, FL 33472
Glades Electric Cooperative 1-800-282-1480
P. O. Box 519
Moore Haven, FL 33471
United Telephone Company 813-452-3111
City of Okeechobee
Water Treatment Facilities
City of Okeechobee
Sewage Treatment Facilities
L. P. Sanitation
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
..r Okeechobee County
Sanitary Landfill
City of Okeechobee (Water Provider)
55 Southeast Third Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 33472
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Okeechobee County Beach Water Assn. (Water Provider)
8840 Hwy, 78 W.
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Okeechobee Gas Company
4257 Hwy. 441 S.
Okeechobee, FL 34972
H. STATE AGENCIES
A listing of state agencies, including their addresses
and telephone numbers, is provided on the following pages.
Except where noted, the main agency office (Tallahassee) is
,-,
given.
State of Florida Information 904-488-1234
and Executive Office of the Governor
The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida
,.. Division of Administrative Hearings 904-488-9675
Division of Personnel 904-488-3967
Division of Retirement 904-488-5541
Department of Agriculture and 904-488-3022
Consumer Services
Division of Administration 904-488-5321
Division of Animal Industry 904-488-5321
Division of Chemistry 904-488-0295
Division of Consumer Services 904-488-2221
Division of Dairy Industry 904-487-1460
Division of Forestry 904-488-4274
Division of Fruit & Vegetable 813-294-3511
r Inspection
P. O. Box 1072
Winter Haven, FL 33880
.. Division of Inspection 904-488-3731
Division of Marketing 904-488-4031
Division of Plant Industry 904-372-3505
Division of Standards 904-488-0645
Department of Banking & Finance 904-488-0370
The capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Department of Business Regulation 904-488-7114
725 S. Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
d. Division of Alcoholic Beverages 904-488-7891
and Tobacco
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Division of Florida Land Sales 904-488-1631
and Condominiums
Division of Hotels and Restaurants 904-488-1133
Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering 904-325-3475
Department of Commerce 904-488-3104
Room 510, Collins Building
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Division of Administrative Services 904-488-9377
Division of Economic Development 904-488-6300
.� Division of Labor 904-488-7396
Division of Tourism 904-488-5606
Department of Community Affairs 904-488-0410
ANN
2571 Executive Center Circle, East
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Division of Disaster Preparedness 904-488-1320
Division of Employment Training 904-487-2950
Division of Public Safety Planning 904-488-6001
and Assistance
530 Carlton Building
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Division of Local Resource Management 904-488-2356
.. 2571 Executive Center
Circle E
Tallahassee, FL 32301
— Division of Veterans Affairs 813-898-2121
Information, St. Petersburg
State Energy Office 904-488-6142
301 Bryant Building
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Department of Corrections 904-488-7480
1311 Winewood Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
,,. Game and Freshwater Fish Commission 904-488-2975
Farris Bryant Building
620 S. Meridian Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Division of Environmental Services 904-488-4066
Division of Fisheries 904-488-4066
Office of Informational Services 904-488-4676
Department of Law Enforcement 904-488-6251
Division of Wildlife 904-488-3831
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Department of Education 904-484-1784
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Department of Environmental Regulation 904-488-4807
0. Twin Towers
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Department of General Services 904-488-2786
133 Larson Building
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Department of Health and 904-488-7721
Rehabilitative Services
••• 1323 Wintwood Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Department of Highway Safety and 904-488-6438
Motor vehicles
Niel Kirkman Building
Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Division of Administrative Services 904-488-1404
Division of Drivers Licenses 904-488-3144
•. Division of Florida Highway Patrol 904-488-6517
Division of Motor Vehicles 904-488-6084
Department of Insurance 904-488-3440
"' The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32301
... Department of Labor and Employment 904-488-4398
Security
2590 Executive Center
Circle E
sow
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Division of Employment Security 904-488-7228
Division of Employment Training 904-488-2954
Division of Labor 904-488-7396
Department of Legal Affairs 904-497-1963
The Capital
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Administrative Law Division 904-488-1891
Anti-Trust Division 904-488-9105
Cabinet Affairs 904-488-1963
�. Civil Division 904-488-1573
Consumer Division 904-488-8916
Criminal Division 904-488-0600
Help Stop Crime 904-488-1250
Opinion and Local Government Div. 904-488-2441
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt 904-488-9934
Organization
'"' Tax Division 904-487-2142
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Department of Natural Resources 904-488-1555
3900 Commonwealth Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Department of Professional and 904-488-2252
Occupational Regulation
Old Courthouse Square Bldg.
130 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Department of State 904-488-3680
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Division of Administrative Services 904-488-3963
Division of Archives, History, and 904-488-1480
Records Management
R.A. Gray Building
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Division of Corporations 904-488-9636
ail Division of Cultural Affairs 904-488-2980
Division of Elections 904-488-7690
Division of Library Services 904-488-2651
Division of Licensing 904-488-5381
Historic Preservation Board 904-488-1480
Department of Transportation 904-488-6721
.. Burns Building
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Division of Administration 904-488-6312
Division of Planning and 904-488-3329
Programming
Division of Public Transportation 904-488-8261
Operations
I. DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING COORDINATION MECHANISMS
The inventory, following, includes public and
quasi-public agencies with which the City of Okeechobee
needs to interact. The relationship between the City and
each entity varies within each comprehensive plan element.
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
COORDINATING ENTITIES
Municipalities:
None
Adjacent Counties:
Glades County
Highlands County
Polk County
Osceola County
Indian River County
St. Lucie County
Martin County
Regional Organizations:
Central Florida Regional Planning Council
South Florida Water Management District
St. Johns Water Management District
Florida Power and Light
Glades Electric Cooperative
United Telephone Company
State Entities:
m. Department of Transportation
Department of Community Affairs
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Environmental Regulation
Game and Freshwater Fish Commission
Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services
�• Executive Office of the Governor
State Legislators
Federal Entities:
Environmental Protection Agency
Soil Conservation Service
Other:
Okeechobee County School Board
Okeechobee County Chamber of Commerce
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.. The existing relationship between the City of
Okeechobee and each of the entities listed is as follows:
1. Okeechobee County: Okeechobee County and the City
of Okeechobee entered into a joint planning agreement on
April 15, 1985. This agreement called for a consolidated
Okeechobee Building and Zoning Department operated by the
County and having jurisdiction over all the incorporated and
unincorporated areas of Okeechobee County. The agreement
also required that a minimum of two members of the seven
,W, member Planning and Zoning Board reside within the City of
Okeechobee. The City of Okeechobee and Okeechobee County
also entered into a joint planning program interlocal
agreement on April 22, 1986. This agreement assured that
the City and County would commit resources to carry on joint
planning activities to comply with the Local Government
Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act.
2. Adjacent Counties: The City of Okeechobee is
surrounded by seven counties. The land use abutting the
Okeechobee County line of each of the seven contiguous
counties is predominantly agricultural or undeveloped. The
Kissimmee River divides Okeechobee and Highlands Counties
and Lake Okeechobee divides Okeechobee and Glades Counties.
In 1984, the Kissimmee River Resource Planning and
Management Committee was established. The 980 square mile
study area included portions of Glades, Highlands, Polk,
Okeechobee and Osceola Counties. The purpose of the
committee was to study water quality protection and land use
and resource management for the five county area of the
lower Kissimmee River Basin.
The goal of the Kissimmee River Resource Planning and
Management Committee was to "develop and implement a
resource management plan for the Kissimmee River Basin that
will ensure that land use planning and management and water
quality protection are consistent with the long-term health
of the river system and Lake Okeechobee" (An Examination of
the Potential of the Kissimmee River Resource Planning and
Management Committee, p, 16) . On August 21, 1985, the
.. Committee adopted the Resource Management Plan for the Lower
Kissimmee River and Taylor Creek Drainage Basin to provide a
rational framework from which sound growth management for
the lower Kissimmee River Basin will be developed and
implemented.
As an outgrowth of the Kissimmee River Resource
Planning and Management Committee, Okeechobee County and
Glades County formed the Glades-Okeechobee Economic
Development Council, Inc. The Council is preparing an
economic development plan with a focus on the lower
Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee.
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3. Regional Organizations: The City of Okeechobee is
served by the Central Florida Regional Planning Council.
The county has three voting and one non-voting members on
the Council. One member is elected to represent Okeechobee
County, one member is elected to represent the City of
Okeechobee, one member is a governor appointee, and the
Building and Zoning Director serves as a non-voting member.
�,. Local elected representation requires a minimum of one
County Commission and one City Council member per county.
The Central Florida Regional Planning Council provides
the City of Okeechobee with technical assistance, review of
developments of regional impact, planning assistance,
i information exchange, and region wide comprehensive
planning. Local governments benefit from collective action
in dealing with administrative, economic, sociological and
governmental problems of a regional nature.
In addition to its normal responsibilities, the Central
Florida Regional Planning Council is working under contract
to the City of Okeechobee in the preparation of the
Okeechobee City-County Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is
scheduled for completion in 1990. Coordination between the
Council and the City affords the City the benefit of a
professional planning staff and the opportunity for
extensive education in the planning process for county
officials.
The City of Okeechobee is served by the South Florida
and the St. Johns Water Management Districts. As regional
i water management agencies, water management districts
coordinate with and provide information to state, regional,
and local entities. The Districts may enter into contracts
Aim or agreements to engage in specific projects that are not
part of the fiscal year budget or to assist in the
completion of existing projects.
The Water Management Districts are mandated under
Section 373 . 016, F.S. , to "promote the conservation,
development, and proper utilization of surface and ground
i water. " The Water Management Districts incorporate
conservation in policy and rule development, planning,
resource management, resource evaluation, and public
information programs.
The Water Shortage Plan, required under subsection
373 . 246, F.S. , is the major conservation rule of the
°r Districts. This rule empowers the District's Governing
Board to declare and implement water shortage warnings,
water shortages, and water use restrictions. The intent of
the plan is to provide for essential water uses (hospitals,
fire protection, etc. ) and ensure equity in all other uses.
Enforcement of the Water Shortage Plan is largely the
responsibility of local governments.
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The Districts' Consumptive Use Rule, Chapter 40C-2 ,
F.A.C. , deals with conservation through the reasonable and
beneficial use criteria. With the exception of agricultural
irrigation, all consumptive use permits must meet these
41' criteria. A reasonable and beneficial use is:
••• "The use of water in such quantity as is necessary for
economic and efficient utilization for a purpose and in
a manner which is both reasonable and consistent with
the public interest. "
In addition to the reasonable and beneficial use
criteria, conservation measures are often required for CUP's
through the use of permit provisions. General limiting
conditions are placed on all permits, while standardized
conditions are included for each category of use. Special
..., conditions are added to permits on a project-specific basis.
Water conservation plans are encouraged of all major
municipal water suppliers, and upon request, the Districts
offer local governments technical assistance in developing
conservation ordinances.
The Districts create an incentive for water
.r conservation through the wastewater reuse program. When
wastewater reuse is required in a permit, the amount of
reuse required is determined by a point system. Existing
water conservation measures give a permittee more points,
therefore, less reuse is required.
The Office of Planning and Coordination recently
developed Policy Guidelines for use by the Regional Planning
Councils in developing Comprehensive Regional Policy Plans.
These guidelines specifically suggest the development of
water conservation ordinances and programs by local
governments. The guidelines were drafted in consistency
with the State Comprehensive Plan, which states as policy:
"Promote water conservation as an integral part of
water management programs as well as the use and reuse
of water of the lowest acceptable quality for the
•• purposes intended. "
Although initially directed at the Regional Planning
Council regional plans, the Policy Guidelines will affect
local governments since LGCP's must be in compliance with
regional and state plans.
— The Water Shortage Plan and CUP Rule have a direct
impact on local governments, but can also be used as models
for similar programs at the local level. The Districts '
Policy Guidelines provide general guidance concerning
regional water management policies for the state
comprehensive planning process.
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mi,, Local governments can utilize the Districts' public
information products directly and/or as a model for similar
programs at the local level.
NM The City of Okeechobee must also interact with other
public entities as well as various state and federal
agencies. The level of interaction and the coordinating
.. mechanisms are largely subject to the function of the
coordinating entities involved.
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,., LIST OF SOURCES
SECTION IX
Central Florida Regional Planning Council. 1987. Central
Florida Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan. Bartow, Florida.
Kissimmee River, Resource Planning and Management Committee.
•• Resource Management Plan for the Lower Kissimmee River and Taylor
Creek Drainage Basin. 1985. Bartow, Florida.
Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners. 1974; amended
in 1985. Okeechobee County Zoning Ordinance. Okeechobee,
Florida.
Okeechobee County and the City of Okeechobee. April 15, 1985 and
April 22 , 1986. Joint Planning Agreement. Okeechobee, Florida.
St. Johns River Water Management District. 1986. Sources and
Samples of Data Pertinent to the State Comprehensive Planning
Process. Palatka, Florida.
Planning Advisory Service, American Society of Planning
Officials. 1978. Urban Growth Management Systems. Chicago,
Illinois.
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,. X. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS DATA BASE
A. INTRODUCTION
Section 9J-5.016, Florida Administrative Code, requires
local governments to prepare a capital improvements data
base which will include the following:
1. An inventory and service area boundary maps of state
and local agencies providing service to the local
jurisdiction.
2 . An inventory of existing capital improvements financing
mechanisms.
3 . An inventory of existing revenue sources.
.. The capital improvements data base, following, responds
to the requirements of Section 9J-5.016 Florida
Administrative Code. The information provided should be
sufficient to allow local government to proceed with
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subsequent planning tasks.
B. INVENTORY OF THE SERVICE AREAS AND MAJOR SYSTEM
COMPONENTS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
SYSTEMS
1. Public Education Systems: Okeechobee County and
the City of Okeechobee are served by a number of public
schools. A listing of public schools is provided below:
Fifth and Sixth Grade Center 813-763-0264
610 S.W. 2nd Ave.
Okeechobee, FL 34972
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Okeechobee High School 813-763-3191
2800 Hwy 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Okeechobee Junior High School 813-763-2188
925 S.W. 23rd Lane
Okeechobee, FL 34972
South Elementary School 813-763-3182
575 S.W. 28th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
North Elementary School 813-467-2110
3000 N.W. 10th Terrace
Okeechobee, FL 34972
�.. Everglades Elementary 813-467-5800
650 S.E. 36th Terrace
Okeechobee, FL 34972
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2. Public Health Systems: An office of the State of
Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services is
located in Okeechobee County. The divisions of that office
are:
Economic Services 813-763-6421
625 E. North Park Street
"• Okeechobee, FL 33472
Food Stamps Program 813-763-0286
625 E. North Park Street
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Okeechobee County also has a public health program
located at:
Okeechobee County Public Health 813-763-3419
�., Unit
501 N.W. 5th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 33472
Indian River Community
Mental Health Center
1008 N. Parrott Ave.
Okeechobee, FL 34972
In addition, Okeechobee County operates an indigent
treatment clinic on North Parrott Avenue.
The Maps and address listings included in the Appendix
following this Section are of state agencies providing
service to the local jurisdiction.
C. INVENTORY OF EXISTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FINANCING
..• MECHANISMS
The primary funding source for capital improvements
within the City of Okeechobee was noted to be general
obligations bonds. The City uses its share of the collected
fuel taxes to assist in funding needed road improvements.
In February 1987, the City of Okeechobee adopted
Ordinance Number 590, an ordinance providing for a public
service fee in the incorporated limits of the City. The
„.. primary purpose of the public service fee is to provide the
additional revenue necessary to expand the City service
delivery system to meet the demands of additional growth and
development in a particular area where the increased demand
is not attributable to the public at large.
The City of Okeechobee does not currently have a
r. Capital Improvements Program. Capital needs are identified
annually as part of the budget process.
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D. INVENTORY OF EXISTING REVENUE SOURCES
There are a number of revenue sources currently
available to the City of Okeechobee. The following is a
summary of revenue sources and amounts for budget years
1985-86 and 1986-87:
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE SOURCES AND AMOUNTS
,. AMOUNT
SOURCE 1985-86 1986-87
(General Fund)
Ad Valorem Taxes $ 356,812 $ 385, 600
Electric Franchise 195,397 202, 000
Telephone Franchise 4,841 4, 662
Cable Franchise 8, 654 9, 000
Solid Waste Franchise 17, 566 18, 668
Utility Tax - Electric 166,747 173,000
Utility Tax - Telephone 33,966 34, 360
Utility Tax - Propane 6,236 9, 100
Business License Tax 46, 108 28,400
Cigarette Tax (.02) 86, 022 98,000
SRS Cigarette Tax 125,768 125, 667
Mobile Home Licenses 2, 027 2,190
.40 Alcohol Revenue Licenses 2,291 100
1/2 Cent Sales Tax 127, 654 125,,024
Firefighters Supplement -- 1,239
County Business Licenses 6,784 2,500
Federal Revenue Sharing 75, 115 14, 003
Fees Alley/Street Closings 635 900
Map Sales 92 100
,o,,, Photocopies 67 75
Commercial Solid Waste Fees 167, 372 155,952
Residential Solid Waste Fees 107,843 104,904
Police Accident Rpt. Fees -- 225
Court Fines 25,829 39, 200
Law Enf. Education 1,433 500
School Crossing Fines 876 104
�. Ordinance Violation Fines 1, 067 --
Interest Earnings 34, 380 19, 385
Land Sales 4, 000 00
Furniture/Fixture Sales 2,463 4
State Planning Grant -- --
Rents/Royalties 3 , 045 3 , 355
Miscellaneous 1, 597 925
Public Utilities Fund 46, 372 47 , 776
TOTAL REVENUES
(General Fund) $ 1,812 , 598 $ 1, 819 , 072
(Public Works)
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE SOURCES AND AMOUNTS
AMOUNT
SOURCE 1985-86 1986-87
Local Option Gas Tax 202 , 170 50, 000
SRS 8c Motor Fuel 50,203 14, 134
Local Fuel User Tax 350 --
16% Share Gas Tax 79,591 15, 500
Motor Fuel Tax Rebate 2,476 250
Interest Earnings -- --
Debt Proceeds -- --
.. Miscellaneous -- --
TOTAL REVENUES
(Public Works) $ 340,530 $ 170,884
(Law Enforcement)
Confiscated Property 240 525
Interest Earnings 14 32
Miscellaneous -- --
TOTAL REVENUES
(Law Enforcement) $ 354 $ 557
A summary of the City of Okeechobee debt service fund
for 1985-86 and 1986-87 is as follows:
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1985-86 1986-87
ACTUAL ESTIMATED
Fund Balance, October 1 $ 54,298 $ 30,806
Add: Current Revenues
Ad Valorem Tax 34, 018 32 ,500
.• Debt Service Ad Val. 15,745 16,900
Local Option Gas Tax -- --
Total $ 49,763 $ 49,400
Other Revenues
Interest Earned 1,700 1,300
Total 1,700 1,300
Total Revenues Available $ 105,761 $ 81,506
Deduct: Expenditures
Principal 52,518 49,552
Interest 21,937 21,498
Other Debt Cost 500 500
Total Expenditures $ 75,955 $ 71,550
Fund Balance, September 30 $ 30,806 $ 9,956
,.. Debt Service Reserve $ 2 , 133 $ 2 , 188
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SECTION X
Florida Department of Community Affairs, Chapter 9J-5, Florida
Administrative Code; adopted February 1986, Amended September 30,
1986.
.. City of Okeechobee. 1987. Administrative Operating Budget.
Okeechobee, Florida.
City of Okeechobee. 1986. Financial Statements With Auditors '
Report Thereon. Okeechobee, Florida.
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DISTRICT 1 COUNTIES
Dick Grimm Escambia
District Administrator Okaloosa
P. O. Box 12836 Santa Rosa
Pensacola, FL 32576 Walton
DISTRICT W COUNTIES
Dr. John Awad Bay, Calhous, Franklin
District Administrator Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes,
Suite 200-A Jackson, Jefferson, Leon,
Cedars Executive Center Liberty, madison, Taylor
2639 N. Monroe St. Wakulla, Washington
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Telephone: 904-488-0567
DISTRICT 3 COUNTIES
Susanne Casey Alachua, Bradford, Citrus
District Administrator Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist,
1000 NE 16th Ave. Hamilton, Harnando,
Buidling H lafayette, Lake, Levy,
Gainesville, FL 32601 Marion, Putnam, Sumter,
•• Telephone: 395-1005 Suwannee, Union
DISTRICT 4 COUNTIES
Lucy Hadi Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler,
District Administrator Nassau, St. Johns, Volusia
5920 Arlington Expressway
Jacosonville, FL 32231
Telephone: 904-723-2022
DISTRICT 5 COUNTIES
Thomas Wester Pinellas
District Administrator Pasco
2255 East Bay Drive
Clearwater, FL 33518
Telephone: 813-536-5911
DISTRICT 6 COUNTIES
.. Carl Neill Hillsborough
District Administrator Manatee
4000 W. Buffalo Ave. Hardee
Tampa, FL 33614 Highlands
Telephone: 813-272-2540 Polk
DISTRICT 7 COUNTIES
Paul Snead Brevard
District Administrator Orange
400 W. Robinson Street Osceola
.,,. Orlando, FL 32801 Seminole
Telephone: 305-423-6208
DISTRICT 8 COUNTIES
Delores Dry Charlotte, Collier,
District Administrator DeSoto, Glades,
12381 Cleveland Ave. , S. Hendry, Lee
Fort Myers, FL 33907 Sarasota
Telephone: 813-936-2211
DISTRICT 9 COUNTIES
Edith Hoppe Indian River
District Administrator Martin
so 111 Georgia Ave. Okeechobee
West Palm Beach, Fl 33401 Palm Beach
Telephone: 305-837-5078
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John Stokesbeny Broward
District Administrator
201 W. Broward- Blvd.
Fotr Lauderdale, FL 33301
Telephone: 305-467-4298
DISTRICT 11 COUNTIES
Linda Berkowitz Dade
District Administrator Monroe
am, 401 NW Second Ave.
Miami, FL 33128
Telephone: 305-377-5058
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(ADMINISTERED BY COMMUNITY/JUNIOR COLLEGES)
Brevard Community College
- 1519 Clearlake Road
Cocoa 32922
Dr. William B. Nunn, Dean
Vocational/Instructional Planning
305-632-1111, Ext. 396
Suncom 361-1396
Central Florida Community College
P. O. Box 1388
Ocala 32678
Dr. Fred O. Young, Dean
Vocational-Technical Programs
904-237-2111
Suncom 340-1276
Chipola Junior College
Marianna 32446
,.• Tom Dunn, Director
Vocational/Technical Education
904-526-2761
Suncom 246-1444
Daytona Beach Community College
P. O. Box 1111
Daytona Beach 32015
Dr. Mignon Tucker, Dean
Occupational Education
.. 904-255-8131
Suncom 362-1224
Florida Junior College at Jacksonville
501 W. State St.
Jacksonville 32202
Dr. Eric R. Mills, Jr. , Dean
— Occupational and Adult Education
904-632-3246
Suncom 669-3246
Florida Keys Community College
Key West 33040
Dr. Stuart Huff, Provsot
Occupational Instruction
305=296-9081
Suncom 485-1295
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DESIGNATED AREA VOCATINAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS
AREA VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL CENTERS
(ADMINISTERED BY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARDS)
0.• Bay County
Thomas P. Haney Area Vocational-Technicial Center
3016 Highwya 77
Panama City 32405
Marion C. "BUD" Rivere, Director
904-769-2191
Bradford County
Bradford-Union Area Vocational-Technicial Center
609 N. Orange St.
Starke, 32091
Broward County
Atlantic Vocational Technical Center
m. 4700 Coconut Creek Parkway
Coconut Creek 33056
Glenn S. Sanderson, Director
305-979-5990
Sheridan Vocational Technical Center
5400 Sheridan St.
Hollywood 33024
Mrs. Ann Robb, Director
305-963-8616
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Charlotte County
Charlotte County Vocational-Technical Center
1468 Toldeo Blade Blvd.
Port Charlotte 33952
Mrs. Roseann K. Samson, Director
813-629-6819
Citrus County
Withlachoochee Vocational and Adult
Education Center
1201 W. Main St.
Inverness 32650-4696
Roland Best, Director
"� 904-726-2430
Collier County
Collier County Vocational-Technical Center
3702 Estey Ave.
Naples 33942
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Dr. William G. Perry, Jr. , Director
813-774-6635
Dade County
Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center
750 N.W. 20 St.
Miami 33127
Dr. John T. Coursey, Director
305-324-6070
Miami Lakes Technical Education Center
5780 N.W. 158th St.
Miami Lakes 33014
Dr. M. Gene Stansell, Director
,r, 305-557-1100
Robert Morgan Vocational Technical Institute
18180 S.W. 122nd Ave.
Miami 33177
John Leyva, Director
305-253-9920
Escambia County
George Stone Area Vocational Center
Route 10, Box 530
Pensacola 32506
Waymon W. Wynn, Director
904-944-1424
Hillsborough County
David G. Erwin Area Vocational-Technical Center
„ 2010 E. Hillsborough Ave.
Tampa 33610
Boyd Wilborn, Director of
Area Vocational-Technical Centers
813-238-8631
Tampa Bay Area Vocational-Technical Center
6410 Orient Road
Tampa 33610
Boyd Wilborn, Director of
Area Vocational-Technical Centers
813-621-2441
Lake County
Lake County Area Vocational-Technical Center
2001 Kurt St.
Eustis 32726
Mrs. Maxine Felts, Director
904-357-8222
Lee County
Lee County Area Vocational-Technical Center
3800 Michigan Ave.
Fort Myers 33901
Ronald E. Pentiuk, Director
813-344-4544
Leon County
Lively Area Vocational-Technical Center
500 N. Appleyard Dr.
Tallahassee 32304
.r. James H. Joyce, Director
904-576-3181
Manatee County
'"` Manatee Area Vocational-Technical Center
5003 34th St. , W.
Bradenton 33507
�,. Don McBride, Director
813-755-2641
Orange County _.
Mid-Florida Technical Institute
2900 W. Oak Ridge Road
Orlando 32809_
Joseph E. Stephens, Director
305-855-5880
.10 Orlando Vocational Technical Center
301 W. Amelia St.
Orlando 32801
Wilbur S. Gary, Director
"` 305-425-2756
Palm Beach County
North Technical Education Center
7071 Garden Road
Riviera Beach 33404
Ms. Patricia Nugent, Director
305-848-0692
South Technical Education Center
.r. 1300 S.W. 30th Ave.
Boynton Beach 33435
Leon Perry, Director
305-737-7400, 305-278-0364
West Technical Education Center
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade 33430
Joe Picklesimer, Director
305-996-4930
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Pinellas County
Pinellas Vocational-Technical Institute
6100 154th Ave. , North
Clearwater 33520
Warren S. Laux, Director
813-531-3531
St. Petersburg Vocational Technical Institute
w.. 901 34th St. , S.
St. Petersburg 33711-2298
Mrs. Gloria Shumate, Director
.. 813-327-3671
Polk County
Maynard A. Traviss Vocational-Technical Center
P. O. Box 720
Eaton Park 33840
Mrs. Thaliah Harris, Director
813-665-1220
Ridge Vocational Technical Center
7700 SR 544 N.
Winter haven 33881
Bill Hampton, Director
813-422-6402
St. Johns County
St. Augustine Technical Center
Collins Ave. , at Del Monte Dr.
St. Augustine 32084
Ralph E. Upton, Jr. , Director
904-824-4401
Santa Rosa County
Radford M. Locklin Vocational Technical Center
.. 2216 Berryhill Road
Milton 32570
Mrs. Alice Guidy, Director
904-994-0301, 904-626-1918
Sarasota County
Sarasota County Vocational-Technical Center
4748 Beneva Road
Sarasota 33583
Steve Harvey, Director
813-925-1365
Suwanee County
Suwannee-Hamilton Area Vocational-Technical
di' and Adult Center
415 S.W. Pinewood Dr.
Live Oak 32060
Fred Foley, Director
904=362-2252
Taylor County
Taylor County Area Vocational-Technical Center
3233 S. U.S. Highway 19
Perry 32347
""' Dr. E.B. Williams, Director
904-584-7603
Washington County
Washignton-Holmes Area Vocational-Technical Center
209 Hoyt St.
Chipley 32428
Wayne Saunders, Director
904-638-1180
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Indian River Community College
3209 Virginia Ave.
Fort Pierce 33450
Robert W. Moses
Associate Dean of Instruction
305-464-2000, Ext. 203
Suncom 466-1203
Lake City Community College
Rt. 7, Box 42
Lake City 32055
�. Herbert Attaway, Dean
Carreer Education Division
904-752-1822, Ext. 217
Suncom 640-1217
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North Florida Junior College
1000 Turner Davis Dr.
Madison 32340
Raymond Alexander, Associate Dean
Occupational and Adult Education
,.., 904-973-2288, Ext. 55
Suncom 298-1155
Okaloosa-Walton Junior College
100 College Blvd.
Niceville 32578
Dr. Ned R. Couey, Director
• • Occupational Education
904-678-5111
Suncom 233-1290
Pasco-Harnando Community College
2401 State Highway 41 North
Dade City 33525
Dr. Omar H. Ergle, Jr. , Director
Vocational-Technical Programs
904-567-6701
Suncom 572-1122
Santa Fe Community College
P. O. Box 1530
Gainesville 32602
Dr. W. Jack Fuller, Dean
Vocational Education
++• 904-395-5000
Suncom 650-1322
Seminole Community College
Sanford 32771
Russel L. Moncrief, Director
Occupational Education
305-323-1450
Suncom 390-1230
�• South Florida Junior College
600 W. College Dr.
Avon Park 33825
am Donald H. Farrens, Dean
Vocational, Technical and Adult Education
813-453-6661, Ext 123
' Suncom 550-1123
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401 N.W. 2nd Ave.
Suite 870
®.. Miami, 33128
305-377-5213
Dade
Broward
Collier
Monroe
02-WEST PALM BEACH
Ms. Grace Scalia
.. Area Coordinator
111 Georgia Ave.
Suite 211
W. Palm Beach, 333401
305-837-5054
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St. Lucie
Okeechobee
Highlands
Glades
Charlotte
Lee
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Area Coordinator
1313 Tampa St.
7th Floor
Tampa, 33602
813-272-2565
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Hillsborough
Pinellas
Citrus
Hernando
Pasco
Manatee
Hardee
Sarasota
DeSoto
04-ORLANDO
Ms. Linda Aronoff
Area Coordinator
Orange Co. R. Center
400 W. Robinaon St.
Room 519
Orlando, 32810
305-423-6115
Orange
Volusia
Seminole
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Lake
Sumter
Polk
Osceola
Brevard
05-JACKSONVILLE
Ms. Pat Ashworth
Area Coordinator
Daniel R. S. Center
111 Coastline Drive
Jacksonvill, 32202
904-359-6085
Duval
Nassau
Baker
Union
Clay
St. Johns
Flagler
Bradford
Putnam
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Levy
Marion
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Mr. Jimmie Henry
Area Coordinator
State Capitol Bldg.
Comptroller's Office
Tallahassee, 32301
904-488-0027
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Gadsden
Liberty
Franklin
Wakulla
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Madison
Taylor
Hamilton
Suwannee
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Dixie
Gilchrist
Columbia
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Mr. Andy Gillman
Area Coordinator
160 Governmental Center
Suite 701
Pensacola, 32501
904-436-8520
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Division of Blind Services
415 S. Armenia Ave.
Tampa, FL 33609
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Ann Graham, Regional Manager - Area I
Division of Blind Services
1185 Dunn Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32014
,,.,, Telephone: 904-252-4722
Alex McLaughlin, Regional Manager - Area II
Division of Blind Services
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401 N.W. 2nd Ave. , Room 700
Miami, FL 33128
Telephone: 305-377-5339
.. Harry Magee, regional manager - Area III
Division of Blind Services
2003 Apalachee Parkway, Room 201
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Telephone: 904-488-8400
Van Fulghum, Regional Manager - Area IV
Division of Blind Services
2540 Executive Center Circle, West
,., Douglas Building, Room 203
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Telephone: 904-488-1330
Tall Free: 1-800-342-1828
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DISTRICT OFFICES
Division of Blind Services Ann Graham, Regional Manager
... 415 S. Armenia Avenue Michelle Watts, Dist. Supr.
P. O. Box 18304 Louise Peyton, Dist. Supr.
Tampa, FL 13609
Telephone: 813-272-3220
�` Suncom 571-3220
Division of Blind Services Bill Strickland, Dist. Supr.
525 Mirror Lake Drive
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Telephone: 813-893-2341
Suncom 594-2341
Division of Blind Services Bill Strickland, Dist. Supr.
2133 Winkler Ave. (St. Petersburg Office)
dM NCNB Bank Building, 4th Floor
Ft. Myers, FL 33901
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P. O. Box 7348
Ft. Myers, FL 33911-7348
Telephone: 813-936-4050
Suncom 552-7677 or 552-7894
Division of Blind Services Louise Payton, Dist. Supr.
200 N. Kentucky Ave. (Tampa Office)
" Room 218
Lakeland, FL 33801
Telephone: 813-680-5582
MIN Suncom 575-5280
Division of Blind Services Alex McLaughlin, Reg. Manager
1185 Dunn Ave. Jackie Ersin, Dist. Supr.
Daytona Beach, FL 32014
Telephone: 904-252-4722
Suncom 326-1160
Division of Blind Services Jackie Ersin, Dist. Supr.
870 N. Cocoa Blvd. , Suite B (Daytona Beach Office)
Cocoa, FL 32922-7511
Telephone: 305-631-0353
Suncom 326-1184
Division of Blind Services Fred Whiteside, Dist. Supr.
400 W. Robinson Street
Suite 102
Orlando, FL 32801
Telephone: 305-425-6305
Suncom 344-6305
Division of Blind Services Randy Morgan, Dist. Supr.
.r. 111 Coast Line Drive, East
Daniel Building, Suite 603
Box 57-58
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Telephone: 904-359-6352
Suncom 694-6352
Division of Blind Services Randy Morgan, Dist. Supr.
P. O. Box 69 (Jacksonville Office)
St. Augustine, FL 32085-0069
Telephone: 904-824-4750
Suncom 683-1448
Division of Blind Services Harry Hagee, Reg. Manager
"" 401 N.W. 2nd Ave. , Room 700 - = Frank Barringham, Dist. Supr.
Miami, FL 33128 Kathy Seligman, Dist. Supr.
Telephone: 305-377-5339
•• Suncom 425-5339
Division of Blind Services Bruce Brett, Dist. Supr.
Palm Beach County Regional
Service Center
111 Georgia Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
m. Telephone: 305-837-5026
Suncom 454-5026
Division of Blind Services Van Fulghum, Reg. Manager
2003 Apalachee Parkway Cheryl Dice, Dist. Supr.
Parkway Building, Room 201
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Telephone: 904-488-8400
Suncom 278-8400
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160 Governmental Center
Suite 103
,r, Pensacola, FL 32501
Telephone: 904-436-8400
Suncom 695-8400
Division of Blind Services Dick Melville, Dist. Supr.
330 W. 23rd Street, Suite C (Pensacola Office)
Panama City, FL 32405
Telephone: 904-769-0357
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904-488-4805
NORTHEAST DISTRICT
Ernest E. Frey, District Man.
3426 Billis Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-396-6959
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Branch Office
MIS 825 N.W. 23rd Ave. , Suite G
Gainesville, FL 32609
904-377-7528
CENTRAL FLORIDA DISTRICT
Alex Alexander, District Man.
3319 Maguire Blvd. , Suite 232
Orlands, FL 32803
305-894-7555
(Suncom 393-1011)
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Central Florida Dist.
Branch Office
13 East Melbourne Ave.
Melbourne, FL 32901
(phone to be announced)
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DIST.
Scott Benyon, District Man.
3301 Gun Club Rd.
P. o. Box 3858
W. Palm Beach, FL 33402
305-689-5800
(Suncom 451-5005)
Southeast Florida Dist.
Branch Office
,.. 2745 S.E. Morningside Blvd.
Port St. Lucia, FL 33452
(Suncom 451-5053)
NORTHWEST DIST.
Robert V. Kriegel, Dist. Man.
160 Governmental Center
Pensacola, FL 32501
904-436-8300
(Suncom 695-8300)
Northwest Dist.
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217 E. 23rd St.
Buite B
Panama City, FL 32405
904-769-3576
(Suncom 221-3350)
Northwest Dist
Branch Offic
2600 Blair Stone Rd.
Twin Towers Office Bldg.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400
904-488-3704
(Suncom 278-3704)
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Rt. 3, Box 64
Live Oak, FL 32060
904-362-1001
(Suncom 660-1001)
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT
Dr. Richard D. Garrity, Dist. Man
7601 Highway 301 N.
Tampa, FL 33610
813-985-7401
(Suncom 660-1001)
SOUTH FLORIDA DIST.
Philip R. Edwards, Dist. man
2269 Bay St.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
... 813-332-2667
(Suncom 552-7900)
South Florida Dist.
Branch Offic.
7451 Golf Course Blvd.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
813-639-4967
(Suncom 552-7636)
South Florida Dist.
Branch Office
11400 Overseas Highway
Suites 219-224
Marathon, FL 33050
304-743-5955/9251
(Suncom 451-5094)
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TALLAHASSEE OFFICE
Colonel Robert M. Brantly, Executive Director
Farris Bryant Building
620 South Meridian Street
"" Tallahassee, FL 32301
Telephone: 904-488-1960
Suncom: 278-1960
SOUTH REGION
South Region _ .
'ow Lt. Colonel J. O. Brown, Regional Director
3900 Drane Field Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
Telephone: 813-644-9269
Suncom: 552-7435
Wats: 800-282-8002
Counties
Charlotte Lee
DeSoto. Manatee
Glades Pasco
Hardee Pinellas
Hernando Polk
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Hillsborough
Ilas Field Offices
Wildlife Field Office Wildlife Field Office
7225 U.S. North Route 2, Box 992
Brooksville, FL 33512 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Telephone: 813-533-9071 Telephone: 813-639-1531
NORTHEAST REGION
Northeast Region
Lt. Colonel Larry Martin, Regional Director
Route 7, Box 440
Lake City, FL 32055
Telephone: 904-752-0353
Suncom: 620-5220
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Counties
m• Alachua Hamilton
Baker Lafayette
Bradford Levy
Clay Madison
Columbia Nassau
Dixie Suwannee
Duval Taylor
Cilchrist Union
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4005 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Telephone: 904-376-6481
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Northwest Region
Lt. Colonel T.L. Garrison, Regional Director
Route 4, Box 759
Panama City, FL 32405
Telephone: 904-265-3676
Suncom: 221-2970
Wats: 800-342-1676
Counties
,.. Bay Jefferson Gadsden Santa Rosa
Calhoun Leon Gulf Wakulla
Escambia Liberty Holmes Walton
Franklin Okaloosa Jackson Washington
Field Office
Fisheries Field Office Joe Budd Wildlife Mgmt. Area
P. O. Box 128 P. 0. Box 38
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433 Midway, FL 32343
Telephone: 904-892-3117 Telephone: 904-487-1645
Suncom: 231-4957 Suncom: 277-1645
Blackwater Fish Hatchery Field Office
Route 1, Box 79-F 926 Michigan Ave.
Holt, FL 32564 Pensacola, FL 32505
Telephone: 904-957-4172 Telephone: 904-432-2381
Suncom: 231-4037 Suncom: 231-4675
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Everglades Region
Lt. Colonel O. Gwynn Kelley, Regional Director
551 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Telephone: 305-683-0748
Suncom: 451-5171
Wats: 800-432-2046
Direct Line to/from West Palm Beach and Pembroke Pines:
305-523-771
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Counties
Broward Martin
Collier Monroe
Dade Okeechobee
Hendry Palm Beach
Indian River _ St. Lucie
Field Offices
Exotic Fisheries Lab. Biological Field Station
801 Northwest 40th St. 3991 Southeast 27 Court
Boca Raton, FL 33432 Okeechobee, FL 33472
Telephone: 305-391-6409 Environmental: 813-763-7449
Suncom: 451-5134 Fisheries: 813-763-7469
Wildlife: 813-763-7469
Suncom: 451-5029
.� Informational Serv. Field Wildlife Field Office
Office P. O. Box 840837
8405 NW 53 St. , Suite B-100 Pembroke Pines, FL 33084
Miami, FL 33166 Suncom: 434-2061
Telephone: 305-592-7006
Big Cypress Wildlife Environmental Services
Field Office Field Office
3212 Kelley Road P. O. Box 1840
Naples, FL 33942 Vero Beach, FL 32960
Telephone: 813-774-1412 Telephone: 305-562-3989
Suncom: 552-7162 Suncom: 451-5357
Wildlife Field Office
P. O. Box 9
Ochopee, FL 33943
Telephone: 813-695-2953
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CENTRAL REGION
Central Region
Lt. Colonel Robert B. Butler, Regional Director
,r 1239 S.W. 10th Street
Ocala, FL 32674
Telephone: 904-629-8162
Suncom: 352-7500
"- Wats: 800-342-9620
Direct Lines to/from Ocala and Orlando: 904-423-6455 and
904-422-6995
Counties
Brevard Osceola
Citrus Putnam
Flagler St. Johns
Lake Seminole
Marion Sumter
Orange Volusia
Field Offices
Fisheries Field Office Orlando Field Office
5450 U.S. Hwy 17 5950 W. Colonial Drive
DeLeon Springs, FL 32028 Orlando, FL 32808
Telephone: 904-985-5282 Telephone: 305-295-9123
Suncom: 352-7025 Suncom: 352-7543
Fisheries Research Lab. Richloam Fish Hatchery
.. P. O. Box 1903 Route 1, Box 518
Eustis, FL 32727-1903 Webster, FL 33597-9601
Telephone: 904-357-6631 Telephone: 904-583-3545
Suncom: 352-7233
Fisheries Field Office St. Johns Fishery Laboratory
207 West Carroll Street 7630 Coral Dirve
Kissimmee, FL 32741 West Melbourne, FL 32901
Telephone: 305-847-7293 Telephone: 305-724-1575
Suncom: 352-7060
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TWELTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
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SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
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EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
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11111 Liberty Madison Washington
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DISTRICT OFFICES
DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 7
3505 w. 10th St. Titusville Causeway
St. Andrew Marina P. 0. Box 2564
Panama City, FL 32401 Titusville, FL 32781-2564
"" Capt. L.E. Thomas Capt. R.A. Patterson
Telephone: 904-763-3080 Telephone: 305-267-4021
Suncom: 231-4656 Suncom: 352-7730
DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 8
South Marine Street 2510 2nd Ave. , North
P. 0. Drawer "P" P. O. Box 50429
Carrabelle, FL 32322 Jax Beach, FL 32240-0429
Capt. R.J. Lee Capt. R.Q. Bennett
Telephone: 904-697-3741 Telephone: 904-241-7107
Suncom: 221-3450 Suncom: 694-6380
DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 9
®, Highway 19 2835 Overseas Hwy
P. O. Box 2790 Marathon, FL 33050
Homosasas Springs, FL 32647 Harathon, FL 33050
Capt. C.V. Holland Capt. R.H. McCullers
Telephone: 904-628-6196 Telephone: 305-243-6542
Suncom: 352-7888 Suncom: 451=5327
,.. DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 10
5110 Gandy Blvd. 19100 S.E. Federal Hwy
Tampa, FL 33611 Jupiter, FL 33458
Capt. J.S. Venero Capt. J.C. Rogers
Telephone: 813-272-2516 Telephone: 305-747-2033
Suncom: 571-2516 Suncom: 451-5331
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1820 Jackson St. 1101 E. Gregory St.
Ft. Myers, FL 33901 Pensacola, FL 32391
Capt. H.B. Thomas Capt. C.E. Dixon
Telephone: 813-334-8963 Telephone: 904-438-4903
Suncom: 552-7253 Suncom: 231-4981
DISTRICT 6
1275 N.E. 79st St.
P. 0. Box 381196
.i. Miami, FL 33236
Capt. K.B. Clark
Telephone: 305-325-3346
Suncom: 473-3347
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REGIONAL OFFICES
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Region 1
1529 Lisenberg Ave.
Panama City, Florida
Region 2
125 N. Ridgewood Ave.
Daytona Beach, Florida
Region 3
541 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland, Florida
Region 4
1513 N. Tampa Street
■• Tampa, Florida-
Region 5
.. 355 NW 40th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Region 6
"" 1350 NW 12th Ave.
Miami, Florida
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DISTRICT 1 C.C. Tiller, Jr
4415 Thomas Drive 904-234-3751
Panama City, FL 32407 Suncom 221-3420
(St. Andrews State Rec. Area)
DISTRICT 2 Mark Gliss
3540 Thomasville Road Johnny A. Johnston
Tallahassee, FL 32308 904-488-3648
(Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens) Sucom 278-3648
DISTRICT 3 William L. Perry
4801 N. Beach Street 904-373-3665
Gainesville, FL 32601 Suncom 352-7614
DISTRICT 4 _ Gilbert W. Becker
'" 2099 N. Beach St. 904-677-1122
Ormond Beach, FL 32074 Suncom 352-7614
(Tomoka State Park)
DISTRICT 5 Torrey M. Johnson
Route 1, Box 107AA 904-394-2280
Clermont, FL 32711 Suncom 352-7110
(Lake Louisa State Park)
DISTRICT 6
P. O. Box 398 John A. Baust
Osprey, FL 33559 813-966-3594
(Oscar Scherer State Rec. Area) Suncom 552-7740
DISTRICT 7 Richard A. Domroski
P. O. Box 8 304=744-7603
Hobs Sound, FL 33455 Suncom 451-5321
(N. Beach Rd. , Jupiter Island)
DISTRICT 8 Michael K. Murphy
P. O. Box 2660 305-451-5325
Key Largo, FL 33037 Suncum 451-5326
(John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park)
DISTRICT 9 Arnold P. Kuenzler
1800 Wekiwa Circle 305-889-8246
Apopka, FL 32703 Suncom 352-7065
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