1981-04 (201 Facilities Plan)LAW OFFICE
DAVID CONLON
POST OFFICE BOX 1086
180 N. W. 3RD AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 33472
TELEPHONE 1813) 763-5555
that:
RESOLUTION 81-4
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,
WHEREAS, the Okeechobee "201 Facilities Plan" has been completed and
accepted by the State of Florida and is in accordance with the future pol-
lution abatement plans for Okeechobee 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 represen-
tative 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 $859,568. and $198,614. , 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 appli-
cation and any grant amendments or agreements subsequent thereto, and to super-
vise the execution of Step 3 project work and to furnish information as state
and federal agencies may reasonably request in connection with the Step 3
grant process.
DONE this 27th day of January, 1981.
ATTESTER• B
L, President, City Council
Clerk