1976-09-28 Special2022
CITY DITCH
Councilman Betts reported that the City ditch running North and South needs
cleaning and spraying. He stated that after taling with County officials, the
County might clean out the ditch if the City will use their trucks to haul
away the debri.
Following discussion, the Council agreed to authorize Councilman Betts to
attend the County Commissioners requesting the ditch sprayed and cleaned. --
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
R0g~ELL V. DOMER
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
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SANDRA M. BENNETT
CITY CLERK
SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1976
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in special session
at the City Hall on Tuesday, September 28, 1976 at 1:30 P.M., President Domer
presiding. Councilmen E. H. Hunt, Edward W. Douglas and Clif Betts were present.
Councilman Lavon Bass was absent. Others present were Sandra Bennett, City
Clerk and David Conlon, Attorney.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 386 - ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF 0KmECHOBEE
President Domer declared the special meeting convened and expla ned the purpose
of the special meeting: to adopt an Ordinance adopting the 1976-77 General
Budget.
Attorney David Conlon informed the Council that according to law, an
Ordinance should be adopted to adopt the General Budget and to adopt the Ad
Valorem Tax and as the time doesn't allow the Council to advertise the prop[or
time pursuant to F.S.S. Section 166.041 (3)(a), the Council can by a two-thirds
vote, enact an emergency ordinance without complying with Section 166.041 (3)
(a) pursuant to Section 166.O41 (3) (b).
Attorney David Conlon read Ordinance Number 386, being an Ordinance
adopting ~he budget of the City of 0keechobee, Florida,, for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1977 and authorizing that
the Ad Valorem Tax Revenues of the said budget be met by tax levy.
Councilman Betts moved that Ordinance Number 386 be adopted, seconded by
Councilman Douglas which passed unanimously of those present on a roll call vote,
which was a two-thirds vote of the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting
adjourned.
RUSSELL V. DOMER
PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
~ ?) CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
ATTEST: ?~ .,.
SANDRA M. BENNETT
CITY CLERK
SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 50, 1976
The City Council of the City of 0keechobee, Florida, convened in special session
at the City Hall on Thursday, September 50, lg76, at 1:50 P.M., President
Domer presiding. Councilmen E. H. Hunt, Clif Betts, and Lavon Bass were present.
Councilman Edward W. Douglas was absent. Others present were Audley Dunham,
Mayor; Sandra Bennett, City Clerk and David Conlon, City Attorney.
DONATION - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
President Domer declared the special meeting convened and explained the
purpose of the special meeting: To discuss donating funds to the 0keechobee
Chamber of Commerce for 1975-76.
Councilman Betts reported that in 1975-76, the City Council didn't budget
any funds to donate to the Chamber of Commerce due to the Attorney General's
opinion that Cities couldn't donate to the Chamber or use any funds for the
purpose of advertising, but since further investigating, has found out that
the Council can donate funds through other sources.
Attorney Conlon stated that if the request from the Chamber specifies
the donation will be used for a community purpose that will be specifically
used to serve the entire community the City can donate to them.
Mrs. Myrtle Clemons, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared
requesting a donation of $15OO.00 to be used for Christmas decoration and
for beautifying the park.
Following further discussion, Councilman Betts moved to adopt a Resolution
donating $1 ,000.O0 for park improvement and $500.00 for Christmas decorations
to the 0keechobee Chamber of Commerce with the stipulation that the Chamber
verify how the funds are spend, seconded by Councilman Bass and vote carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Domer declared the meeting
adjourned.
A EST.' PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF 0KEECHOBEE
SANDRA M. BENNETT
CITY CLERK