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Councilman Chapman moved to authorize Assistant Fellows to send a letter indicating
the approval of the Council for the Sheriff to take over the two City school crossing
guards, seconded by Councilman Knight, motion passed.
2) NATIONAL STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE
The National Standard Fire Prevention Code, adopted by the City, provides for a Board
of Adjustments and Appeals in regards to matters involving public safety as it relates to
fire.
Rather than creating another Board, Assistant Fellows asked Council to consider the
possibility of amending Zoning Ordinance 402 to provide that the Board of Adjustments /Planning
Board also act as the Fire Prevention Code Board.
Attorney Conlon to research the legality.
WORKSHOP
Chairman /Mayor Douglas, with Council approval, set a Workshop for Thursday, February 5,
1981, at 7:00 P.M.
Matters to be discussed are Zoning Ordinance 402 amendments and setting a street closing
policy. Planning Board to have a representative present to discuss amendments.
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
Edward W. Dougla
Chairman /Mayor
City of Okeechobee
SECOND REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1981
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in a Regular Session in
Council Chambers at City Hall, Okeechobee, on Tuesday, January 27, 1981, at 7:00 P.M.
Chairman /Mayor Edward W. Douglas presiding with the following Councilmen present: Oakland
Chapman, Donald Burk, Jim Knight and Dowling Watford, Jr.
Others present were: City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas, Administrative Assistant Richard C.
Fellows, Director of Public Works L.C. Fortner, Jr., Police Chief Larry Mobley and Deputy Clerk
Janice M. Mann.
The Invocation was offered by Councilman Dowling Watford, Jr.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Watford noted the name of J.W. Pursell was spelled incorrectly in the minutes
of January 13, 1981, meeting.
With no other corrections needed, Councilman Watford moved to approve the minutes of the
January 13, 1981, meeting, seconded by Councilman Knight, motion passed.
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VICE CHAIRMAN
Councilman Chapman nominated Councilman Burk to serve as Vice - Chairman /Mayor. No
other nominations were made, vote to appoint Burk as Vice - Chairman /Mayor was unanimous.
APPLICATION FOR TAXI SERVICE
Citizen Allen Aldridge submitted an application for taxi service to the Council for
consideration, as required by Ordinance #375. Aldridge noted he had read the ordinance
thoroughly and understands the requirements.
Council accepted the application and refered same to the Chief of Police for investiga-
tion.
STEP 3 FEDERAL GRANT 201 FACILITY PLAN
Council discussed at length the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City to apply
for a Step 3 Federal Grant in furtherance of the 201 Facility Plan.
Councilman Knight moved to authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to execute the appropriate
application form for the grant, seconded by Councilman Chapman, vote carried.
Chairman Douglas read the Resolution of authorization as follows:
A RESOLUTION COMMITTING THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE TO APPLY FOR A STEP 3 FEDERAL
GRANT IN FURTHERANCE OF THE "201 FACILITIES PLAN" AND TO DESIGNATE THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN THE MATTER.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, that:
WHEREAS, the Okeechobee "201 Facilities Plan" has been completed and accepted by the
State of Florida and is in accordance with the future pollution abatement plans for Okee-
chobee County; and
WHEREAS, the County of Okeechobee has agreed to participate with the said City in
the Step 3 process prescribed under Public Law 92 -500 and is willing to pay its fair
share of the Grantee's share of the total Step 3 project cost; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary to designate an authorized representative for the
City of Okeechobee to administer the Step 3 grant process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee,
Florida:
1) That the City of Okeechobee apply for a Step 3 Federal Grant under Public Law
92 -500 in the amount of $3,134,698. or the equivalent of 85% of the total Step 3 project
costs as currently authorized by said law.
2) That the Grantee's share of 15% of the total Step 3 project costs be divided
proportionally between the City of Okeechobee and Okeechobee County, currently estimated
to be $359,568. and $193,614., respectively, based on wastewater flow data estimated in
the "201 Facilities Plan ", and estimated costs of construction; and
3) That the final fair share for each participant will be adjusted on the basis of
the final costs for Phase I construction and inspection.
4) That L.C. Fortner, Jr., Director of Public Works for the City of Okeechobee, is
hereby designated the authorized representative for the City of Okeechobee to execute
all documents in connection with the Step 3 grant application and any grant amendments or
agreements subsequent thereto, and to supervise the execution of Step 3 project work and
to furnish information as state and federal agencies may reasonable request in connection
with the step 3 grant process.
DONE this 27th day of January, 1981.
Councilman Chapman moved to adopt the Resolution as read, seconded by Councilman
Watford, motion passed.
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NON - DISCRIMINATION AGREEMENT
Council was given copies of a Non - Discrimination Agreement in connection with Step 3
Construction Grant for the 201 Facility Plan.
Councilman Knight moved to authorize the execution of the agreement, seconded by
Councilman Chapman.
Councilman Watford asked if there would be any difficulties meeting all the require-
ments. Director Fortner noted the City has complied with the regulations on past projects
(i.e. 24" water main).
Chairman Douglas called for a vote on the motion, vote unanimous.
201 FACILITY PLAN - FREDERICK BELL ENGINEER
Council tabled, for further study, an engineering agreement between the City and
Frederick Bell, Consulting Engineer, regarding the 201 Facility Plan.
701 PLANNING GRANT
Councilman Knight presented for discussion a joint City /County participation in a
feasibility study for a by -pass road through or near the City's 151 acre tract. With a
joint application by the City and County a 701 Planning Grant is possible.
The City's portion of cost would be One Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($1,700.00).
The study would determine the need for a by -pass road, the best location, the economic
impact on the City business district, etc.
Councilman Chapman moved to authorize the expenditure of One Thousand Seven Hundred
Dollars ($1,700.00) as the City's share of the feasibility study, seconded by Councilman
Knight.
Councilman Watford inquired as to where the funds would come from. Assistant Fellows
stated the Central Florida Regional Planning Council has agreed to complete the City's
Comprehensive Plan at a Cost of Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy -Five Dollars ($4,175.00)
rather than the budgeted amount of Six Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($6,800.00),
Contractual, Services (515.32). The savings is more than enough to pay for the feasibility
study. Council agreed.
Chairman Douglas called for a vote on the motion, unanimous.
COMMITTEE - FEASIBILITY STUDY
Assistant Fellows suggested two members be chosen for the 701 Feasibility Study
committee.
Councilman Chapman moved to appoint Councilman Knight and Assistant Fellows as
committee members, seconded by Councilman Burk, vote carried.
BID TABULATIONS
WATER PIPE AND FITTINGS
The bid tabulations for "Water Pipe and Fittings" were presented as follows:
1) Riverview Utility Supply
2) B & H Sales, Inc.
(including 2% - 10 days discount
on pipe only)
$42,036.01
$43,156.48
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3) Southeastern Municipal Supply
(including 2% - 10 days discount)
4) Davis Meter & Supply
5) Florida Utility Supply
$43,234.22
$44,872.98
$45,387.16
Director Fortner recommended Council accept the bid from Riverview.
Councilman Knight moved to accept the lowest bid of Forty -Two Thousand Thirty -Six
and O1 /100ths Dollars ($42,036.01) from Riverview Utility Supply, seconded by Councilman
Chapman, vote carried.
BID TABULATIONS
CULVERTS
The bid tabulations for "Culverts" were presented as follows:
1500 ft. 1500 ft. 15 6
15 "x16 G. 18 "x16 G. 15 "x16 G. 18 "x16 G.
Culverts Culverts Bands Bands
Culvert Manufacturing Co.
P.O. Box 457
Pinellas Park, Fla. 33565
5.04 /ft.
$7,560.00
5.89/ft.
$1,060.20
5.04 ea.
$ 75.60
11.78 ea.
$ 35.34
Palm Beach Tank & Culvert
P.O. Box 15345
West Palm Beach, Fla. 33406
4.68/ft.
$7,020.00
5.85/ft.
$1,053.00
9.36 ea.
$140.40
11.70 ea.
$ 70.20
Total bids: Culvert Mfg. Co. $8,731.14
Palm Bch Tank & Culvert $8,283.60
Councilmen Watford and Knight received comments regarding the company submitting
the lowest bid. Director Fortner stated if any question exists, Council could throw out
all bids and rebid.
Councilman Burk moved to accept the low bid of Eight Thousand Two Hundred Eighty -Three
and 60 /100ths Dollars ($8,283.60), seconded by Councilman Chapman.
Councilman Watford asked if it is standard procedure to inspect the culverts when
received. Director Fortner stated it was and if they did not meet the specifications they
would be returned.
No further discussion, Chairman Douglas called for a vote on the motion. Councilmen
Burk, Chapman and Knight voted yes, Councilman Watford voted no. Motion passed.
RESOLUTION - FOUR LANING U.S. 441
A Resolution was presented urging the legislative delegation to vote for the appropria-
tion of sufficient funds to the Florida Department of Transportation so as to expedite and
complete the construction of improvements to State Road 70, the construction of a new bridge
over Taylor Creek on State Road 70, and the completion of the four laning of U.S. 441 from
the City limits of Okeechobee to the lake as recommended in the Department of Transportation's
five year funding program.
Councilman Watford moved to adopt the Resolution and encourage the County Commissioners
to adopt a similar Resolution, seconded by Councilman Knight, vote unanimous.
Chairman Douglas read, for the record, the Resolution as follows:
WHEREAS, vehicular traffic in and through the City of Okeechobee and its urbanized
area has increased tremendously just in the past five years, and
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WHEREAS, Okeechobee County and the City have consistently asked for assistance
from the State Department of Transportation in improvements to U.S. 441 and State
Road 70, one of the most heavily traveled intersections in the state, and
WHEREAS, the last improvements to U.S. 441 were made almost 22 years ago, and
WHEREAS, for the safety and welfare of the community it is necessary that immediate
improvements be undertaken on these two thoroughfares which include the completion of
the four laning of U.S. 441 from South Eighth Street to Lake Okeechobee and construction
of a bridge over Taylor Creek with the four laning of State Road 70 from East Fifth
Avenue, East approximately one mile to Orange Avenue, and
WHEREAS, both of these projects have warranted inclusion in the State Department
of Transportation five year program but have not been undertaken because of lack of funds,
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the legislative delegation for Okeechobee County consisting of the
Honorable Pat Neal, the Honorable Dale Patchett, and the Honorable William G. (Doc) Meyers
be, and they hereby are, respectfully requested during the coming legislative session to
support the necessary funding for the Department of Transportation which would allow these
very much needed improvements to be undertaken.
2. That certified copies of this Resolution be furnished to each member of the
legislative delegation, the District Engineer of the Department of Transportations's
District Office in Ft. Lauderdale and the Honorable Board of County Commissioners for
Okeechobee County.
3. That this Resolution shall take effect as provided by law.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in regular session assembled this day of January, 1981.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
Council discussed the need for an Affirmative Action Plan for the City of Okeechobee
designed to offer employment opportunities for women and minorities.
Councilman Watford moved to adopt the Affirmative Action Plan, seconded by Councilman
Burk, vote unanimous.
MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Assistant Fellows elaborated on the appointment of members to a Municipal Code Enforce-
ment Board as authorized by Chapter 166.051 of the Florida Statutes.
The purpose of the Board would be to aid in enforcing some parts of the zoning ordinance
which the County Court is unable to review, due to over loaded docket.
Because of the magnitude of this item and its long reaching effects, Councilman Burk
suggested this matter be put on a Workshop agenda for further study and discussion. Council
concurred.
STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE
Council to consider an ordinance to amend Section 2 of the Standard Fire Prevention Code
to reduce the number of members on the Board of Adjustments from seven to five.
Councilman Knight moved to have the proposed ordinance read by title only, seconded by
Councilman Burk, vote carried.
Chairman Douglas read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2.01 OF THE STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION
CODE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS REQUIRED BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS OF AD-
JUSTMENTS FROM SEVEN TO FIVE; PROVIDING THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MAY
ACT AS THE STANDARD FIRE PREVENTION CODE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Councilman Watford moved to instruct the Clerk to advertise for second and final
hearing on February 10, 1981, seconded by Councilman Knight, motion passed.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE 402
Council was presented a proposed ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance 402 allowing
the Zoning Board of Adjustments to hear appeals in connection with regulations of Standard
Fire Prevention Code.
Councilman Knight moved to refer the proposed amendment to the Planning Board for
their review and consideration, seconded by Councilman Chapman, vote carried.
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A. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Regarding preparation of plans for lateral sewer lines away from the main trunk lines
of the 201 Facility, Director Fortner asked if Council wished for him to obtain additional
figures.
Assistant Fellows asked for time to study the possibility of obtaining an engineer
other than Frederick Bell. Assistant Fellows feels Frederick Bell may be over charging
the City for his services.
Council instructed Fellows to investigate and report his findings.
B. CITY ATTORNEY
1) DISCRIMINATION SUIT
Attorney Conlon reported he had met once again with David Lipman, Attorney for the
defense, to discuss the discrimination suit.
C. CITY CLERK
1) FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
Clerk Thomas read a memo regarding Federal Revenue Sharing Funds as follows:
"In December I filed a report for the City to the Office of Revenue Sharing making
us eligible for Federal Revenue Sharing Entitlement 12 if and when it became available.
As I reported to Council at the previous meeting we were notified the allotment had
been sent.
Federal Revenue Sharing Office in Washington sent the City a varification report
stating the initial allocation will be $91,151.00. The first quarterly payment of
Entitlement 12 was made to the City January 7, 1981, in the amount of $22,787.00.
Council needs to set up FRS hearings as prescribed by law for the use of these funds.
If Council wishes I will proceed with plans for this.
City Clerk and Attorney to review the time schedule for advertisement of public
hearings regarding the allocations.
2) ANNUAL AUDIT REPORTS
Clerk Thomas presented the Council their copies of the Annual Audit Reports for
Fiscal year October 1, 1979 - September 30, 1980.
3) COMPUTER STATUS
Clerk Thomas reported to the Council that representatives of various computer
companies are making an analysis of the City's needs, in preparation for determining bid
specifications suitable to our accounting requirements. Advertisement for bids will
start soon.
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D. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
1) SELF INSURANCE PROGRAM
Assistant Fellows reported he had contacted Florida League of Cities regarding a
Self Insurance Program covering Workman's Compensation, liability, etc.
Fellows has received a proposal, Councilmen's copies to follow for review at a later
date.
2) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
As reported previously, the Central Florida Regional Planning Council has agreed to
complete the City's Comprehensive Plan by July 1 at a cost of Four Thousand One Hundred
Seventy -Five Dollars ($4,175.00) a savings to the City.
3) BID LIMIT
Assistant Fellows asked Council to consider authorization of drafting of an ordinance
to increase the bidding limit (State Statutes limits the bidding to $1,000.00).
Councilman Burk was concerned with the legal aspect of such an increase. Conlon to
study.
Chairman Douglas suggested increasing the Bid limit to $5,000.00 as opposed to the
present $1,000.00 limit. Councilman Knight noted the School Board's limit is set at $2,000.00.
Council to study bid limit increase and set a reasonable amount. Assistant Fellows
asked permission to draft an ordinance leaving the amount blank, to be determined later.
Permission granted.
4) WORKSHOP
Assistant Fellows reminded those present of the Workshop set for Thursday, February 5,
1981, at 7:00 P.M.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCILMEN
A. OAKLAND CHAPMAN
Councilman Chapman commended the City Police Department for working with the County
Sheriff Department on a recent case.
However, Chapman noted improvement is needed on the communications system.
Assistant Fellows and Chief Mobley will check into the cost of a new system.
B. DONALD BURK
Councilman Burk commented on the appointment of the City Clerk as Finance Director.
Before assigning the position it would be the responsibility of the Council to make plain
to the City Clerk what her duties would be as Finance Director. Then determine if an
elected official can be appointed to an additional position.
Councilman Burk asked that this matter be workshopped to go into depth.
Clerk Thomas stated she felt she is qualified to do the job properly, but feels
additional study is needed by the Council regarding the job description.
C. DOWLING WATFORD, JR.
1) SEMIIJAR
Councilman Watford reported on his attendance to a seminar for newly elected officials
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held in Orlando on Thursday, January 22, 1981.
Watford returned with Form 3A "Interest in Competitive Bid for Public Business ",
to be filed with the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:17 P.M.
Edward W. Doug as
Chairman /Mayor
City of Okeechobee
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
WORKSHOP THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1981
The City Council of Okeechobee, Florida, met in Workshop session at the City Hall Council
Chambers, 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Thursday, February 5, 1981, at 7:00 P.M.
Chairman /Mayor Edward W. Douglas presided with the following Councilman present: Donald
Burk, Oakland Chapman, James Knight and Dowling Watford, Jr.
Others present were: City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas, Administrative Assistant Richard C.
Fellows, Assistant City Attorney Dean Tooker, and Director of Public Works L.C. Fortner, Jr.
Also present was Planning Board Chairman Dale Burk.
The advertised workshop was for the purpose of discussing amendments to Zoning Ordinance
402 and to draft a possible street closing policy.
NARROWING RIGHT -OF -WAY / S.W. 5th AVENUE
Discussion ensued regarding the feasibility of narrowing a- portion of South West 5th
Avenue right -of -way from one hundred (100) to seventy (70) feet. This reduction would be
between South West 15th Street and South West 18th Street and would standardize the entire
length of South West 5th Avenue.
Councilmen Chapman and Burk asked if there were any objections from the audience to the
right -of -way reduction. There were no objections.
Director of Public Works Fortner distributed copies of a map indicating the exact
location of the proposed reduction. Councilman Burk asked if the Council should hold
hearings for citizens input concerning giving away public property along 5th Avenue.
Assistant Attorney Tooker responded with the comment of no. The City would simply
be relinquishing the property to its owners, providing the road was dedicated originally.
Discussion of an existing house on the right -of -way resulted in a recommendation by
Councilman Burk to have the owner remove his house back off the City property.
DRAFT
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Okeechobee
Okeechobee, Florida
We have completed our examination of the financial statements of the
City of Okeechobee for the year ended September 30, 1980 and submitted
our report thereon as of December 2, 1980.
During the course of.our examination, we observed the accounting pro-
cedures and system of internal control and offer the following recommenda-
tions for your consideration.
/ Cancelled Bonds and Interest Coupons e
AJ
Bonds and interest coupons cancelled should be recorded in the registe
of bonds issued. Cancelled bonds and coupons should be retained in an
orderly manner.
Fixed Assets
The City should consider implementing policies and procedures to accurately
record and control the cost of fixed asset additions and retirements. A
complete invent° o fixed pssetA. uld be taken and maintained on a
no
current bars. -
Utility Deposits
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Customer utility deposit r&iords should be reconciled to the general ledger
on a regular basis.- --,
Fire Hydrant Charge
The charge to the general fund for fire hydrant service by the Water and
Sewer Fund should be clarified to provide for an effective date on which
the hydrants in use are computed.
Accounts Receivable Procedures
The practice of not posting collections on accounts receivable received
while the bills are being prepared causes additional time to manually
check and correct the bills. We recommend that collections on accounts
be recorded daily, as received, prior to processing the monthly bills.
Additionally, the bills can carry the wording "payments received after
are not reflected on this bill."
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Payroll Procedures
Consideration should be given to changing to a bi-weekly payroll peFiod.
The payroll withholding tables used in the computer program are not the ones Y/
currently used by the Internal Revenue Service.
Insurance withheld from employees' payshould be reconciled to premium statements
from insurance carriers on a regular basis.
Collateral Requirements
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Our computation of collateral required to secure all City funds (including
7. pension deposits) revealed that pledged collateral from one bank was deficient
t. by $138,000 at September 30, 1980. A computation of collateral required should
// be made on a monthly basis.
Check Signing
Consideration should be given to the following:
Regular Checks:
1. Authorize City Clerk and mayor's assistant
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less than . li ,i,r).,,,, ,‘i
f.,-. o
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2. Require dual4signature on checks over $'2-5-107 to include
1,4.0.„..i,,,,.., ; ,s,,„,:., . ,.i...a...4 L ,
one scaugw.i.i'man and City Clerk .Q4.; thayor's assistant"
Payroll Checks:
sign checks
1. Restrict payroll checks to maximum limit of a
resonable amount. f,
2. Require signature of City Clerk and mayor's administra-
tive as i tant.
Suggest that City Clerk and a councilman or muor's
assistant review pfty.,Turn register when they do not
sign the checks.
Bookkeeping and Accounting System
Bookkeeping can be
simplified by:
1. Closing the cigarette tax bank account and using the
general fund account.
2. the recording process to eliminate possible
duplication of cash journals.
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We will be glad to discuss these recommendations with you further if
you wish to do so.
We would also like to thank the City employees for their cooperation during
the audit.
McAlpin, Curtis & Associates
Certified Public Accountants
February 10, 1981
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
2nd REGULAR MEETING
January 27, 1981
7:00 P.M.
1. Invocation
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 13, 1981.
Nominations for and election of member of Council as Vice Mayor.
IV. Notice of receipt of application and fee for taxi permit from Allen
AJEidge and action by Council to refer same to Chief of Police for
investigation.
V. Adoption of Resolution authorizing the city to apply for a Step 3
Federal Grant in furtherance of the 201 facilities plan and author-
izing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the appropriate application form
for the grant.
VI. Action by the Council to authorize execution of a non discrimination
agreement in connection with the 201 facilities plan.
VII. Authority for the Mayor and Clerk to execute engineering agreement
between the City and Fred Bell, Consulting Engineers, for the engineer-
ing work in connection with the 201 facilities plan.
VIII. Council action to authorize participation with Okeechobee County in
preparation and filing of a grant application for 701 Planning Funds
for a feasibility study in connection with a possible bypass road
and other studies in connection with the development of the city's
150 acre tract and authorizing the expenditure of $1,700 as the city's
share of the feasibility study costs.
IX. Receipt of bid tabulations for drainage culverts and water pipes and
fittings for drainage and water improvements in Dean's Court, Douglas
Park and DeBerry Gardens.
X.
Adoption of resolution urging the legislative delegation to vote for the
appropriation of sufficient funds to the Florida Department of Transpor-
tation so as to expedite and complete the construction of improvements
to State Road 70, the construction of a new bridge over Taylor Creek
on State Road 70, and the completion of the four laning of U.S. 441 from
the city limits of Okeechobee to the Lake as recommended in the Depart-
ment of Transportation's 5 year funding program.
XI. Action by the Council to approve an Affirmative Action Plan for the City
of Okeechobee designed to offer employment opportunities for women and
minority persons.
XII. Appointment of members of Municipal Code Enforcement Board as authorized
by Chapter 166.051 Florida Statutes.
XIII. First reading of an ordinance amending section 2 of the Standard Fire
Prevention Code to reduce the number of members on the Board of Adjust-
ment from 7 to 5 and setting a public hearing for February 10, 1981.
XIV. Introduction of an ordinance to amend ordinance 402 to allow the Zoning
Board of Adjustment to hear appeals in connection with regulations of
Standard Fire Prevention Code and referring to the Planning and Zoning
Board for public hearing and comment.
XV. Mayor to call on audience for anyone wishing to address the Council.
XVI. Mayor to call on Councilmen, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Administrative
Assistant for reports and/or comments.
XVII. Adjournment