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2001-05-15 RegularCITY OF OKEECHOBEE MAY 157 2001 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: May 15, 2001, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Il. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pastor Jim Hudson; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member D. Clayton Williams, Jr. City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Bill L. Veach City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - Mayor. A. Proclaim May 19 through 25, 2001 as "National Safe Boating Week." PAGE 1 OF 9 Mayor Kirk called the May 15, 2001 Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Hudson offered the invocation; Mayor Kirk led the pledge of allegiance. City Clerk Thomas called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Mayor Kirk read the following proclamation in its entirety: "Whereas, recreational boating is fun and enjoyable. We are fortunate that we have sufficient resources to accommodatethe wide vadetyof pleasure boating demands. While being a marvelous source of recreation, boating to the unprepared can be a risky sport. Not knowing or obeying the Navigation Rules, drinking alcohol or taking drugs while operating a boat, or choosing not to wear a life jacket are all examples of lack of proper judgement. One particular behavior that can reduce, by approximately 80 percent, the number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year, is the wearing of a life jacket; and Whereas, a significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each yearwould be alive today had they worn their life jackets; and Whereas, modern life jackets are more comfortable, more attractive and more wearable than styles of years past and deserve a fresh look bytoday's boating public. Now Therefore, I James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do 159 160 MAY 15, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 9 IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CONTINUED. A. Proclaim May 19 through 25, 2001 as "National Safe Boating Week" hereby supportthe goals ofthe North American Safe Boating Campaign and proclaim May 19through 25, 2001 coninuted. as "NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK," and the start of the year-round effortto promote safe boating. I urge all of those who boat to "Boat Smart from the Start" by wearing a life jacket and practicing safe boating habits." The proclamation was presented to members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. One of the members, Jeanne Jankowski stated they sincerely appreciated the commendation. They are providing boat inspections to anyone in the community. To date they have inspected one hundred boats making them safer and explaining the proper ways to equip ones' boat. B. Proclaim the month of June as "Okeechobee Foster Parent Mayor Kirk read the following proclamation in its entirety: "WHEREAS, Okeechobee County has at any given time Recruitment Month". 70 formerly abused and neglected children living in foster care. Sadly, there are fewer than 15 foster homes available to them in the community. The majority must be sent outside of their communities to strange and distant places or registered into group homes. Neither options are acceptable to the state of Florida, nor should they be to the people of Okeechobee. WHEREAS, District 15 of the state Department of Children and Family Services, the agency responsible for the care and well being of local foster children, has targeted the month of June as Okeechobee Foster Parent Recruitment Month. During this time the community will be heavily canvassed for more foster homes. NOW THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the month of June, 2001 Okeechobee Foster Parent Recruitment Month." Ms. Christina Kiaser received the proclamation. She briefly addressed the Council regarding the shortage of Foster Homes in Okeechobee, and thanked them for taking the time to give attention to this very important issue. V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of III Council Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Council Action for the May 1, 2001 Regular Meeting. May 1, 2001 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Oliver. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAY 15, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 9 161 VI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. A. Motion to approve the April, 2001 Warrant Register: General Fund ......................... $232,241.74 Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund ........ $59,366.57 Public Facility Improvement Fund ............ $3,034.97 VII. AGENDA - Mayor. Council Member Watford moved to approve the April 2001 Warrant Register in the amounts, General Fund two hundred thirty-two thousand, two hundred forty-one dollars and seventy-four cents ($232,241.74), Emergency and Disaster Relief Fund fifty-nine thousand, three hundred sixty-six dollars and fifty-seven cents ($59,366.57), Public Facility Improvement Fund three thousand, thirty-four dollars and ninety-seven cents ($3,034.97) and adding the Law Enforcement Special Fund nine hundred eighty-four dollars and ninety-six cents ($984.96); seconded by Council Member Oliver. fLl]uz KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of item's on today's agenda. agenda. New Business item "C" Department of Transportation/Hamrick Estate Alley Discussion and item °D" Update by Independent Inspections were added by Administrator Veach. VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor. 111 MAYOR KIRK OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION AT 6:11 P.M. A. 1. a) Motion to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 769 regarding Council Member Oliver moved to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 769 regarding Future Land Use Map Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 01-003-SSA Amendment Application No. 01-003-SSArequesting to change Lots 1 through 6 of Block 15 in South Okeechobee from requesting to change Lots 1 through 6 of Block 15 in South Residential Single Family (RSF) to Multi -Family (RMF); seconded by Council Member Watford. Okeechobee from Residential Single Family (RSF) to Multi -Family (RMF) - City Clerk (Exhibit 1). 11 VOTE b) Vote on motion to read by title. KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. 162 MAY 15, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 9 VIII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION CONTINUED. A.1. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 769 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 769 by title only as follows: "An ordinance of the City of Okeechobee, Florida amending the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance No. 635 as amended, by revising the Future Land Use Map; providing for inclusion of Ordinance and revised Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan; providing for an effective date." 2. a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 769. Council Member Watford moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 769; seconded by Council Member Oliver. b) Public Comments. Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any questions or comments from the Public. There were none. City Planning Consultant, Jim LaRue addressedthe Council regarding the Future Land Use Map Amendment. The Land' Planning Agency is recommending approval of the change. They considered the application at their April 24, 2001 meeting. The property is located between Southwest 11°i and 12' Streets fronting Southwest 2'd Avenue. The property is vacant. The current Zoning and Future Land Use designation is Residential Single Family. The property owner is seeking to change the property to Multi -Family. Once the Future Land Use Map Amendment is considered, the property owner will submit an application for rezoning. From a planning standpoint, Staff is recommending approval since the property along South Parrott Avenue is commercial, this property is one block to the West of South Parrott Avenue, it would act as a good transitional area into the Single Family area that is already developed further West. Council member Watford asked whether this application required mailings to surrounding property owners? This application does not, however, when the time comes for the re -zoning to be considered, that application will require mailings. c) Vote on motion. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. MAYOR KIRK CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:15 P.M. MAY 15, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 9 163 IX. NEW BUSINESS. the Economic Development Transportation Fund Mr. Dale Milita with Craig A. Smith and Associates addressed the l stating he worked with Mr. Veach pleased A. Motion to approvethe proposed Economic Development Transportation Fund Grant,he waspased to tell the Council the granthas been Grant - Dale Milita (Exhibit 2). approved, it is ready for funding at this time. It is in the amount of one million, one hundred twenty -five -thousand dollars ($-i ,125,000.00). There were a couple of questions, they worked through the questions with State Staff. There does not seem to be any problems. Mr. Milita then reviewed his questions and responses from the State Staff and answered the Council's questions outlined as follows: Page 3, paragraph V it is says " ... the City shall certify to OTTED that the EDTF Business referred to in Paragraph 1.0 above has secured the necessary permits, including but not limited, to, building permits, and initiated construction of the facilities referenced. If the City fails to provide such certification to OTTED within 180 days of the contract's execution, OTTED may, at its discretion, terminate this Agreement."We checked with them and let them know that the transportation road fund was needed to put access into the park, that it was virtually impossible for them to begin building prior to the grant. They said that would not be a problem, we would be glad to waive that. We asked whether' we should send them a request and they said we would rather not, if the City would execute the agreement, then sometime in July, closer to the project start, if the City has changes to the agreement, make several at one time. This contract is from the Governor's Office of the Office of Tourism and Trade and Economic Development. Mr. Milita suggested the Council go ahead, execute the agreement and get it in. He stated, as you are aware, we are working on a series of grants for this project. One is the Economic Development Federal Grant, the other is a Communn Development Block Grant. This is another part of that puzzle, which is the OTTED Grant. On top of that, I will go one step further and let you know, you have already received three hundred thousand dollars (300�000 00) from a legislature appropriation that we gotwhile I was in Tallahassee and that has been awarded by the State. The Governor can still veto this and we are working on that as we speak to prevent a veto because you are in an area of rural economic critical concern. We have addressed that with the Governors Office and we will continue to. On top of that it is my understanding that the County is going to participate with three hundred thousand dollars (300 000.00). Thai brings your grand total to three million, six hundred fifty thousand dollars ($3,650� for the project. Paqe 3, there is a space to fill in who will be the City Agreement Administrator. This person can be whomever the Council designates. It was suggested that it be the City Administrator as the official and Mr. Milita would assist. 164 MAY 15, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 9 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. A. Motion to approve the Economic Development Transportation Fund Page 4, paragraph 6.2 "All income, interest or other revenues obtained from such investment shall be considered funds Grant continued of OTTED." That means should the City draw interest on this money they have to at least report it to the State. They have the right to claim that interest. Sometimes they waive it just because of the amount of money and the effortit takes to keep track of it. The Council wanted to be sure the Finance Department was aware of the reporting of this mone . Page 5, paragraph 6.3 Use of Funds: "... No funds shall be used for the purchase of any capital equipment, landscaping ..." This is just for transportation related items, such as roadways, bridges, the railroad, things of that nature. It cannot be used to pay Mr. Milita. To date, Mr. Milita has not submitted any bills for his work and will only if the project becomes complete. The tenant (Sheffield Environmental Services, Inc.), agreed to take care of that at the appropriate time. Page 7, paragraph (D "... if the City spends more than $300,000 in State awards in its fiscal year, an audit conducted in accordance ..." The City will have to have a separate audit completed by their regular auditing firm, they will do it as a separate line item and it will have its own report. The City can assume they will charge extra for it, this does not seem to be an issue. Page 9, paragraph 15.0 Commencement. These dates can be amended and the State is agreeable to do that. Page 6 of the Traffic Impact item VIII These were strictly estimates for the number of vehicles that will impact the project involving State Highways only and they will change as we find out what they really are. A high number was used so that DOT would pick up on traffic impacts if it was needed. Attorney Cook commented that he had spoken with Staff in Tallahassee and they indicated a transmittal letter should include a request to continue the dates immediately. The contract requires us to request changes to the agreement within the time period as provided. Therefore if we wait until July it is not a problem and hold off on sending that letter of transmittal until July. Council Member Watford moved to approvethe Economic Development Transportation Fund Grant; seconded by Council Member Oliver. MAY 15, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 7 OF 9 165 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. A. B. Motion to approve the Economic Development Transportation Fund III VOTE Grant continued KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Milita asked the Council whether they had any questions about legislative appropriations and if they receive any calls from the Governors Office to please advise them of the need of these appropriation of funds. He could not foresee any reason why they would veto the project, but anything could happen. Council Member Oliver asked whattype of time frame is proposed. Mr. Milita responded the Governor must either veto the budget within fifteen days after he receives it or it becomes law without his signature. However, whenever you have a governor with the same party that is in control of the House and Senate they know he has a copy of the budget and they let him have a full review before they send him the bill. June 30°i is the deadline for the new budget. There is also some new legislation coming down your way that can encourage the situation that you have going on here. Hopefully that legislation will be signed into law. Council Member Watford noted that he had sent an email to our legislators personally thanking them for assisting us in this endeavor. Mr. Milita asked, with Council permission, he would like to go ahead and have some of the big checks made up, let them (the legislators) come down at one time and present them (to the City) and receive the recognition for their work. Your legislative delegation this year worked unbelievably well together considering the fact that you have both parities and several counties involved. Administrator Veach added for the record, he had an opportunity to work with Dale Milita in Tallahassee quite a bit this session and wanted the Council to know what an excellent advocate in him they have in Tallahassee, he really went to bat for the City of Okeechobee. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 01-6 regarding the OTTED III Council Member Oliver moved to adopt Resolution No. 01-6 regarding the OTTED Transportation Fund Grant; Transportation Fund Grant - City Attorney (Exhibit 3). seconded by Council Member Williams. Attorney Cook read proposed Resolution No. 01-6 by title only as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA TO ACCEPT AND IMPLEMENT AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION FUND GRANT (EDTF) FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, STATE OF FLORIDA, THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (OTTED) ON BEHALF OF EDTF 166 MAY 15, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 8 OF 9 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. BUSINESS SHEFFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC.; PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF THE OTTED B. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 01-6 regarding the OTTED AGREEMENT IDENTIFIED AS PROJECT NUMBER 00/01147A; PROVIDING FOR NECESSARY AGREEMENTS Transportation Fund Grant continued. TO OBTAIN RELEASE OF FUNDS UNDER THE GRANT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Attorney Cook explained that some of the things in the Resolution are a little premature, but the agreement you just entered into with OTTED requires the City to implement resolutions. This resolution follows or tracks that agreement with OTTED and these agreements and resolutions are necessary prior to the release of funds by the State of Florida. Mayor Kirk asked whether Attorney Cook saw any problems with the Council adopting the Resolution at this time? He responded, no, some of the things we can certify presently, others will be done as we reach that stage in the project. Council Member Oliver asked, are all the date's in here subject to change, like the commencement date of construction is August. Attorney Cook answered yes, and as Mr. Milita said on the above item, in phone conversations they (State Staff) has assured us it is common and there will be no problems. VOTE KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: C. Discuss closing a portion of an Alley in Block 200 - Hamrick Estate/ Attorney Cook advised that Mr. David Hamrick, Trustee of the Hamrick Estate contacted City Planning Consultant, Jim Department of Transportation (Exhibit 4). LaRue regarding a portion of an alley the Department of Transportation is needing to acquire due to retention areas for the State Road 70 West widening project. The alley runs East to West in Block 200, City of Okeechobee and only the portion between Lots 12,13,14 and 15 needs to be closed. Following a brief discussion, Council Member Watford moved to instructthe City Attomey and City Clerk to begin the necessary paperwork to close the portion of the alley; seconded by Council Member Chandler. KIRK - YEA CHANDLER - YEA OLIVER - YEA WATFORD - YEA WILLIAMS - YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAY 15, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 9 OF 9 16 IX. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: D. Update from Independent Inspectors, Ltd. - Ken Badke X. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. ATTEST: 7 �6 Bonnie S. Thomas, CIVIC, City Clerk James E. Kirk, Mayor Mr. Badke addressed the Council updating them on the status of hiring a new building inspector, they have hired a local person, Mr. Joe Boyd. Mr. Badke will continued to serve as the Building Official and fill in when necessary. As far as he can tell, everything is running nicely. Mr. Boyd is fitting in well in his position, most everyone already knows him. He is here Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and can be here on Tuesday's and Thursdays for emergencies. Council thanked Mr. Badke and they were very glad he had found someone to fill the position. Administrator Veach interjected that from a staff perspective it is working out very well. He thanked Mr. Badke for his commitment to the City of Okeechobee and making this transition period work. Mr. Badke responded that Okeechobee was one of the best places he has had the pleasure of working in. There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. IV. I-1 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - May 15, 2001 HANDWRITTEN MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: - Mayor: KOik May 15, 2001 crxv councaRegu4wMgLt�- 6:00p.m. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by i cgt&r Tamft Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kc-k, MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENC Mayor Kirk Council Member Chandler Council Member Oliver Council Member Watford Council Member Williams Attorney Cook Administrator Veach City Clerk Thomas Deputy Clerk Gamiotea Carolyn Arnold, Office Assistant PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - Mayor. Proclaim May 19 through May 25, 2001 as "National Safe Boating Week". Page -I- "Whereas, recreational boating is fun and enjoyable. We are fortunate that we have sufficient resources to accommodate the wide variety of pleasure boating demands. While being a marvelous source of recreation, boating to the unprepared can be a risky sport. Not knowing or obeying the Navigation Rules, drinking alcohol or taking drugs while operating a boat, or choosing not to wear a lifejacket are all examples of lack of proper judgement. One particular behavior that can reduce, by approximately 80 percent, the number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year, is the wearing of a life jacket; and Whereas, a significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would be alive today had they worn their life jackets; and Whereas, modern life jackets are more comfortable, more attractive and more wearable than styles of years past and deserve a fresh look by today's boating public. Now Therefore, I James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby support the goals of the North American Safe Boating Campaign and proclaim May 19 through 25, 2001 as "NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK," and the start of the year-round effort to promote safe boating. I urge all of those who boat to "Boat Smart from the Start" by wearing a life jacket and practicing safe boating habits." r y "ter �%CEy�. - i✓!• �� ��L 'G : �7 ,.'� �f `. ` -� � � � �" � c,-'� --- r_ \\ B. Proclaim the month of June as "Okeechobee Foster Parent Recruitment Month". "WHEREAS, Okeechobee County has at any given time 70 formerly abused and neglected children living in foster care. Sadly, there are fewer than 15 foster homes available to them in the community. The majority must be sent outside of their communities to strange and distant places or registered into group homes. Neither options are acceptable to the state of Florida, nor should they be to the people of Okeechobee. WHEREAS, District 15 of the state Department of Children and Family Services, the agency responsible for the care and well being of local foster children, has targeted the month of June as Okeechobee Foster Parent Recruitment Month. During this time the community will be heavily canvassed for more foster homes. NOW THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the month of June, 2001 Okeechobee Foster Parent Recruitment Month." Page-2- V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Council Member/1 moved to dispense with the readin approve the Summary of Council Action for the Mayl 1, 2001 Regular eeting; seconded by Council Member-. VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OLIVER WATFORD WILLIAMS 40tio ca, d - Denied. A. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. A. Council Member 1 moved to approve the April, 2001 Warrant Register in the amounts, General Fund two hundred thirty-two thousand, two hundred forty-one dollars and seventy-four cents ($232,241.74), Emergency & Disaster Relief Fund fifty-nine thousand, three hundred sixty-six dollars and fifty-seven cents ($59,366.57) and Public Facility Improvement Fund three thousand, thirty-four dollars and ninety-seven cents ($3,034.97); seconded by Council Member_. _ VOTE YYW NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OLIVER l WATFORD f WILLIAMS ` Motion Cad - Denied. Mi. AGENDA -Mayor. A. Requestp fotthe addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. r r', --- VI. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor at =! p.m.. ,4� A.1.a) Council Member moved to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 769 regarding Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 01-003-SSArequestingtochange Lots 1 through 6ofBlock 15in South Okeecho eefrom Residential Single Family (RSF) to Multi -Family (RMF) -City Clerk (Exhibit 1); seconded by Council Member b) Vote on motion to read by title. VOTE YEA, NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OLIVER WATFORD LM—e WILLIAMS Motion - Denied. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 769 by title only. "An ordinance of the City of Okeechobee, Florida amending the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance No. 635 as amended, by revising the Future Land Use Map; providing for inclusion of Ordinance and revised Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan; providing for an effective date." 2.a) Council Member moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 769; seconded by Council Member-4i. -f" Page -3- b) Public Comments. C) Vote on motion. VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OLIVER WATFORD WILLIAMS —Denied. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor at � ' ) & p.m. Ca m IX NEW BUSINESS. A Council Member moved to approv the Economic Development Transportation Fund Grant - Dale Milita (Exhibit 2); seconded by Council Member- c/ 47 7� L2 CIL Xf VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OLIVER WATFORD WILLIAMS Motion � La —Denied. CL 0- Page -4- B. Council Mem E. be moved to adopt Resolution O�-6 regarding the OTTED Transportation Fund Grant- City Attorney 3); seconded by Council Member kl� VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OLIVER WATFORD WILLIAMS Motion CarTie D . enied. 0 E 0 C 45 S/ O,Aj V-e vz - E�- - ��-�,�"` �-�.-fit' /7 7Z6 Page 4- CITY OF OKEECHOBEE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - May 15, 2001 HANDWRITTEN MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: - Mayor: X", May 15, 2001 CXY cou*%ca1Zggmk r Mggx-�6:00 p.a. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pct4t&r,Tam ft � Pledge of Allegiance led by Manor x" MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - C Present Mayor Kirk Council Member Chandler ✓ Council Member Oliver ✓ Council Member Watford Council Member Williams Attorney Cook Administrator Veach y' City Clerk Thomas Deputy Clerk Gamiotea Carolyn Arnold, Office Assistant" IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - Mayor. A. Proclaim May 19 through May 25, 2001 as uNational Safe Boating Week". "Whereas, recreational boating is fun and enjoyable. We are fortunate that we have sufiekrt resources to accommodate the wide variety of pleasure boating demands. While being a marvelous source of recreation, boating to the unprepared can be a risky sport. Not knowing or obeying the Navigation Rules, drinking alcohol or taking drugs while operating a boat, or choosing not to wear a life jacket are all examples of lack of proper judgement. One particular behavior that can reduce, by approximately 80 percent, the number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year, is the wearing of a life jacket; and Whereas, a significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would be alive today had they worn their life jackets; and Whereas, modern life jackets are more comfortable, more attractive and more wearable than styles of years past and deserve a fresh look by today's boating public. Now Therefore, I James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby supportthe goals of the North American Safe Boating Campaign and proclaim May 19 through 25, 2001 as "NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK," and the start of the year-round effort to promote safe boating. I urge all of those who boat to "Boat Smart from the Start" by wearing a life jacket and practicing safe boating habits." �_c ct A) -4 3 s?�?r� � i V -�_) _ � cl�A-� .�`juC�Ci ? B. Proclaim the month of June as "Okeechobee Foster Parent Recruitment Month" r c n il�k `0'1}Ul itj ti U� �; is_��7 "WHEREAS, Okeechobee County has at any given time 70 formerly abused and neglected living in foster care. Sadly, there are fewer than 15 foster homes available to them in the community. The majority must be sent outside of their communities to strange and distant places or registered into group homes. Neither options are acceptable to the state of Florida, nor should they be to the people of Okeechobee. WHEREAS, District 15 of the state Department of Children and Family Services, the agency responsible for the care and well being of local foster children, has targeted the month of June as Okeechobee Foster Parent Recruitment Month. During this time the community will be heavily canvassed for more foster homes. NOW THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the month of June, 2001 Okeechobee Foster Parent Recruitment Month." Q,�.d L% W , pul- LV* Qd- 10A Page -2- V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Council Members moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Mayl 1, 2001 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member 16b . VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OLIVER WATFORD WILLIAMS --'�^ Motion- �arriW /-- Denied. VI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. A. Council Member i� moved to approve the April, 2001 Warrant Register in the amounts, General Fund two hundred thirty-two thousand, two hundred forty-one dollars and seventy-four cents ($232,241.74), Emergency & Disaster Relief Fund fifty-nine thousand, three hundred sixty-six dollars and fifty-seven cents ($59,366.57) and Public Facility Improvement Fund three thousand, thirty-four dollars and ninety-seven cents ($3,034.97); seconded by Council Member VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK i CHANDLER OLIVER i WATFORD i WILLIAMS Motio�a��enied. Mi. AGENDA -Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VI. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION -Mayor at � p.m.. A.1.a) Council Member —Lo moved to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 769 regarding Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 0 1 -003-SSA requesting to change Lots 1 through 6 of Block 15 in South Okeechobee from Residential Single Family (RSF) to Multi -Family (RMF) - City Clerk (Exhibit 1); seconded by Council Member_. b) Vote on motion to read by title. VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OLIVER WATFORD WILLIAMS Motio arced Denied. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 769 by title only. "An ordinance of the City of Okeechobee, Florida amending the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance No. 635 as amended, by revising the Future Land Use Map; providing for inclusion of Ordinance and revised Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan; providing for an effective date." 2.a) Council Member WW moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 769; seconded by Council Member 15t' 0 0 Page -3- b) Public Comments. C) Vote on motion. VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OLIVER WATFORD WILLIAMS Motlont;arDenied. CLOSE CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor at p.m. IX NEW BUSINESS. A. Council Member moved to approve the Economic Development Transportation Fund Grant - Dale Milita (Exhibit 2); seconded by Council Member. At 80 OPP cm_ �4�1_ VA:�A_L pcLq LLIA, U11, U3 C, fto +er Lt 5 b"'j, W adW Y) /-ALY itl' tc S] 10e C O�tt,� 4(4- UX VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OLIVER WATFORD WILLIAMS Motion(C'i'rried 71, Denied. jcu4k� bL4 uto )fp,(_ M b Page -4- B. Council Member moved to adopt Resolution No. 0�6 regarding the OTTED Transportation Fund Grant- City Attorney (Exhibit 3 -,seconded by Council Member. OW' CLk L, 01 (NIN VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT KIRK CHANDLER OLIVER WATFORD WILLIAMS Motion (cirri Denied. 0., TOCT f) CL C111cit. LCk 2-6 a aA CC cu� La Ij C'u CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MAY 15, 2001 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 of 3 I. CALL TO ORDER -Mayor: May 15, 2001, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation offered by Pastor Jim Hudson; • Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk. Mayor James E. Kirk Council Member Noel A. Chandler Council Member Robert Oliver Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Clayton Williams City Attorney John R. Cook City Administrator Bill L. Veach City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - Mayor. A. Proclaim May 19 through May 25, 2001 as "National Safe Boating Week". B. Proclaim the month of June as "Okeechobee Foster Parent Recruitment Month". V. MINUTES - City Clerk. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the May 1, 2001 Regular Meeting. MAY 15, 2001 - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 2 OF 3 VI. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator. A. Motion to approve the April, 2001 Warrant Register: General Fund $232,241.74 Emergency & Disaster Relief Fund $ 59,366.57 • Public Facility Fund $ 3,034.97 VII. AGENDA - Mayor. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. VIII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION - Mayor. A.1.a) Motion to read by title only proposed Ordinance No. 769 regarding Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 01-003-SSA requesting to change Lots 1 through 6 of Block 15 in South Okeechobee from Residential Single Family (RSF) to Multi -Family (RMF) - City Clerk (Exhibit 1). b) Vote on motion to read by title. • C) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 769 by title only. 2.a) Motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 769. b) Public Comments. C) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor. MAY 15, 2001 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PAGE 3 OF 3 IX. NEW BUSINESS. • A. Motion to approve the Economic Development Transportation Fund Grant - Dale Milita (Exhibit 2). B. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 01-6 regarding the OTTED Transportation Fund Grant - City Attorney (Exhibit 3). X. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. b s y a \ ' Div.— OFFICE OF THE MAYOR ♦,p f p» recreational boating is fun and enjoyable. We are fortunate that we have sufficient resources to accommodates; N kz� the wide variety of pleasure boating demands. While being a marvelous source of recreation, boating to " unprepared can be a risky sort. Not knowing or obeying the Navigation Rules drinkin alcohol or t kY P g Y g g g- drugs while operating a boat, or choosing not to wear a lifejacket are all examples of lack of proper judgement' . *' One particular behavior that can reduce, by approximately 80 percent, the number of boaters who lose their - lives by drowning each year, is the wearing of a life jacket; and Whereas, a significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would be alive today had they worn their. life jackets; and Whereas, modern lifejackets are more comfortable, more attractive and more wearable than styles of years past and i deserve a fresh look by today's boating public. Now Therefore, I James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby support the goals of the North American Safe Boating Campaign and proclaim May 19 through 25, 2001 as "NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK," and the start of the year-round effort to promote safe boating. I urge all of those who boat to "Boat Smart from the Start" by wearing a lifejacket and practicing safe boating habits. A . J4 5 R om, act ,riy Fw' 5. if.., Xe ssit Aw�nie 1. -M - , i i M� r a . v e 1 7777- t OFFICE OF THE MAYOR '~ AF2FA8, Okeechobee County has at any given time 70 formerly abused and neglected chit .r in foster care. Sadly, there are fewer than 15 foster homes available to them mi the com s; t , 7 The majority must be sent outside of their communities to strange and distant"pf a o`r V r`: registered into group homes. Neither options are acceptable to the state of Florida, norsliduld ' they be to the people of Okeechobee. WHEREAS, District 15 of the state Department of Children and Family Services, the agency responsible for the care and well being of local foster children, has targeted the month of June as Okeechobee , t Foster Parent Recruitment Month. During this time the community will be heavily canvassed for more foster homes. NOW THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the month of June, 2001 Okeechobee Foster Parent Recruitment Month. >r f C' IN WITNESS WHEREOF I HAVE HEREUNTO SET A&X '; HAND AND CAUSED THIS SEAL TO BE AFFIXEDr> JAMES E. KIRK, MA ATTEST: a BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC, CITYC " DATE: MAY 15 x Y WA . G OFFICE OF THE MAYOR -71 A _ �2F.A8, Okeechobee County has at any given time 70 formerly abused and neglected chfl ` 0 Y in foster care. Sadly, there are fewer than 15 foster homes available to them in the c , -.The majority must be sent outside of their communities to strange and distant pie=: -- registered into group homes. Neither options are acceptable to the state of Florida, norsIiozld ; they be to the people of Okeechobee. WHEREAS, District 15 of the state Department of Children and Family Services, the agency respomilble for the care and well being of local foster children, has targeted the month of June as Okeechobee Foster Parent Recruitment Month. During this time the community will be heavily canvassed for more foster homes. NOW THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the month of June, 2001 Okeechobee Foster Parent Recruitment Month IN WITNESS WHEREOF I HAVE HEREUNTO SET Mlyx HAND AND CAUSED THIS SEAL TO BE AFFIXED,` JAMES E. KIRK, MA r ATTEST:' BONNIE S. THOMAS, CMC, CITYCL _Y DATE: MAY 15 2 �` �' ' * ✓. x "" 1 x rein' a f�6 `? N .,71 p VWSN y�'t 3 •S. a'it,.Y -`- OFFICE OF THE MAYOR o reas, recreational boating is fun and enjoyable. We are fortunate that we have sufficient resources to accommodates,, the wide variety of pleasure boating demands. While being a marvelous source of recreation, boating -to, the,` unprepared can be a risky sport. Not knowing or obeying the Navigation Rules, drinking alcohol or taking 5 P drugs while operating a boat, or choosing not to wear a lifejacket are all examples of lack of proper judgement.,. i One particular behavior that can reduce, by approximately 80 percent, the number of boaters who lose thew' lives by drowning each year, is the wearing of a life jacket; and Whereas, a significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would be alive today had they worn their life jackets; and Whereas, modern lifejackets are more comfortable, more attractive and more wearable than styles of years past and fNA deserve a fresh look by today's boating public. 9" < Now Therefore, I James E. Kirk, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do hereby support the goals of the North American Safe Boating Campaign and proclaim May 19 through25 2001 as "NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK," and the start of the year-round effort to promote safe boating. I urge all of those who boat to "Boat Smart from the Start" b wearing a lifejacket and practicing safe g• g Y g j P g boating habits. Ka...a a.a .4,2 d., "d to L Via. E • Mayor Kirk, Please add these two items to tonight's agenda, under new business. Thank you. Bill V. 1. DOT / Hamerick / Alley discussion — Atty. Cook 2. Independent Inspections Update — Ken Badke 9Q E7 G 1 /Q / w u ORDINANCE NO. 769 • EXHIBIT 1 ^- MAY 15 AGENDA AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OFOKEECHOBEE, FLORIDAAM ENDING THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ORDINANCE No. 635 AS AMENDED, BY REVISING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF ORDINANCE AND REVISED FUTURE LAND USE MAP IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee recognizes the need to plan for orderly growth and development; and WHEREAS, Chapter 163, Florida Statues, and Rule 9J5, Florida Administrative Code provide for amendment to Adopted Comprehensive Plans; and WHEREAS, the City has received and reviewed certain application(s) for a small- scale amendment to the Future Land Use Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and said application(s) being reviewed by the City's Land Planning Agency at a duly advertised meeting, and submitted by staff report, which determined such applicant(s) to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and appropriate to the future land uses within the City; and WHEREAS, the City has agreed with the recommendations of the Land Planning Agency that the proposed application(s) complies with the requirements of Florida Statutes 163, Part II, and that the proposed applications are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and appropriate to the future land uses within the City; BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida as follows: SECTION 1 SHORT TITLE. THIS ORDINANCE shall be known as the "City of Okeechobee Small Scale Development Activities Comprehensive Plan Amendment", pursuant to F.S. 163.3187, and shall be effective within the City limits of the City of Okeechobee, Florida. SECTION 2 AUTHORITY. This City of Okeechobee Small Scale Development Activities Comprehensive Plan Amendment is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 163.3187, Part II, Florida Statutes. SECTION 3 REVISIONS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP. The following described land is hereby redesignated for purposes of the Future Land Use Map of the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan: a. Application No. 01-003-SSA, from Single -Family to Multi - Family: Lots 1 through 6, Block 15 of South Okeechobee, Florida according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 12 of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. SECTION 4 INCLUSION OF ORDINANCE AND REVISED FUTURE LAND USE MAP IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. It is the intention of the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida and it is hereby provided, that the provision of the Ordinance, and the revisions to the Future Land Use Map more particularly described as "Future Land Use 2000: City of Okeechobee, March 19, 1991, as amended December 6, 1994", which is Page 1 of 2 incorporated herein by reference, shall become and be made a part of the City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan (City of Okeechobee Ordinance No. 635, as amended). SECTION 5 SEVERABILITY. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 6 EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date for the enactment of Ordinance No. 769 shall be thirty- one (31) days after the adoption of this ordinance. INTRODUCED for first reading and public hearing on the 15th day of May, 2001. James E. Kirk, Mayor ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk Adopted after first reading on the 15"' day of May, 2001. ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney James E. Kirk, Mayor Page 2 of 2 • 1375 Jackson Street, Suite 206 Fort Myers, Florida 33901-2845 941-334-3366 Staff Report - Small=S.le Land Use Amendment From Single Family Residential to Multi Family Residential Petition No. 01-003-SSA Prepared for • The City of Okeechobee Staff Report • Ga•W. Utt & Robert H. Cook Small -Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Petition No. 01-003-SSA Applicant: Gary W. Utt and Robert H. Cook 4705 SE 141 St Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Legal D-scription of Subject.. - Lots 1 through 6 of Block 15 of South Okeechobee, Florida according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, page 12 of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. Item before the Council: The matter for consideration by the City Council and Land Planning Agency is an application for an amendment to the City of Okeechobee Future Land Use Map (FLUM), previously adopted by this Board in conjunction with the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. This application qualifies under Florida Statutes 163 as a "Small -Scale Amendment" to the Plan. The subject property is approximately 1.1 acre(s). The applicant intends to develop the property for multi -family dwellings. This development will have public utilities. Adjoining property uses are as follows: North: Single Family South: Single Family East: Commercial West: Single Family Application D- The property has a zoning classification of Residential Single Family (RSF) and this area is designated Single Family Residential on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The applicant proposes to amend the FLUM to allow Multi -Family Residential as a land use designation on the property. This would provide consistency with the land uses in the area. A subsequent rezoning to Multi -Family must follow this action if approved. Comprehensive Plan Analysis: The City Council and Land Planning Agency are required to address certain areas in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan, which may be categorized as follows: • • Staff Report Gary W. Utt & Robert H. Cook Small -Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Petition No. 01-003-SSA A. Consistency with the Land Use Categories and Plan Policies. The Future Land Use for this property is Single -Family Residential. This is not compatible with the applicant's intentions to build multi -family dwellings. For the applicant to complete these plans and remain consistent, the Future Land Use Map will need to be amended to Multi -Family Residential. The proposed change is consistent with the Land Use Categories and Plan policies. A multi -family development at this location would provide for a graduated decrease in density and intensity from Parrot Avenue and into the adjacent single-family neighborhood. B. Concurrency ofAdequate Public Facilities. Before the property is developed, they will be required to have water, sewer, electricity, traffic, drainage, and emergency services. At this time, there is no need to require further approvals. Water, sewer and electricity currently serve the area. All other requirements will be addressed at the time of site plan review. C. Compatibility with Adjacent and Nearby Land Uses. The proposed Multi -Family Residential land use designation is a better use for this land than it has been currently designated. With a Single -Family land use designation, these homes will be located immediately behind the longest commercial street within the City of Okeechobee. With commercial to the west and single family to the west, the multi -family creates a transition between these two uses that currently does not exist. This would provide a consistent decrease in density away from Parrott Avenue. This pattern has been used on several sites behind Parrott Avenue and, to this point, has been successful. D. Compliance with the Specific Standards of the Plan. The development of multi -family dwellings is allowed in areas designated Multi - Family on the Future Land Use Map (Policy 2.1(b)). Locating one-half of a block with multi -family developments is concurrent with Policy 8.1 of the Comprehensive Plan which states: The City will amend its land development regulations to encourage development techniques which mix and distribute land uses to accomplish the following: a) make the most efficient possible use of existing public facilities; b) recognize and preserve distinctive natural features of the development site; c) protect environmentally sensitive areas within the site; d) preserve open space; e) meet specific needs of the City, such as affordable housing; j) promote a sense of pride and communityfor its residents. • • Staff Report Gary W. Utt & Robert H. Cook Small -Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment Petition No. 01-003-SSA Notice of Proposed Action: This application and its appearance before the City Council and Land Planning Agency were duly noticed for the public, and were the LPA to make a finding that this application is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the matter will be set for a public reading in accordance with public notice requirements under Florida Statutes, Chapter 163. Assessments and Conclusions: Based upon the Comprehensive Plan, its goals, objectives, and policies, the location of this property, and due consideration of the adjacent land uses, it is recommended that the Land Planning Agency, find the application to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Submitted by: James G. LaRue, AICP Planning Consultant 4/ 19/01 • Building and Zoning Department COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION Please check one: Q'Small scale Amendment (Under 10 Acres) Name of Property Owners % f}U���/ ❑Lange Scale Amendment (Over 10 Acres) Mailing Address V/ 4 G° %%% Home Telephone'L3-�ti�i-l% `�� Work Telephone'' Name of Applicant, *If other than owner, (relationship) Applicant Mailing Address Home Telephone Work Telephone Property Address/Location 5 It-'�/!S Property Parcel Number Current Zoning DesignationEs Current Future Land Use Designationi� L Existing Use of the property V/) ,!�. /l w Proposed Future Land Use Designation ��-�/ m Proposed Use of the Property gz)x T; Z/ Size of Property (in acres) /11 / Description of Surrounding Properties M/ /) Z1 Ftl n/i, �L� l� s "d r IYlA ! Legal Description of Property (Lengthy Description May Be Attached) d. Y, �, �� F �A) f1CC1Pc %ic' /1> T 771ete c, f 'tt a L /--L e TZ Z, /" i CY fL Reauired Attachments: i.e. ?Lllj l,'c • Survey of Property (11" x 14", 20" Scale) • Application Fee $500.00 • Letter Outlining Request • City Location map • *Notarized Letter of Owner's Authorization Signature Date Z1,6 Z 0 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE LAND PLANNING AGENCY SUMMARY OF AGENCY ACTION AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson. Land Planning Agency April 24, 2001, 7:00 p.m. •II. CHAIRPERSON, MEMBER AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Chairperson Jerry Walker Agency Member Dawn Hoover Agency Member Thomas Keller Agency Member William Ledferd Agency Member Christopher Mavroides Agency Member Douglas McCoy Agency Member Frank Mueller Alternate Daniel Creech Alternate Sandra Jones Attorney John R. Cook Secretary Carolyn Arnold • III. MINUTES - Secretary. Page I of 3 ACTION - DISCUSSION VOTE Chairperson Walker called the April 24, 2001 Land Planning Agency meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Secretary Arnold called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Absent (without consent) Present Present Present (serving as a voting member) Present Present A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Agency Action III Member Keller moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Agency Action for the February 27,2001 meeting. for the February 27, 2001 meeting; Member Ledferd seconded the motion. • April 24, 2001 - Land Planning Agency - Page 2 of 3 AGENDA ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE III. MINUTES CONTINUED. A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Agency Action for the February 27,2001 meeting. IV. NEW BUSINESS. A. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application 01-003-SSA. Gary W. Utt and Robert H. Cook, property owners and applicants. The property is located at 1114 Southwest 2"d Avenue and legally described as Lots 1 through 6, Block 15, South Okeechobee. VOTE HOOVER - YEA KELLER - YEA .TONES - YEA LEDFERD - YEA MAVROIDES - YEA MUELLER - YEA WALKER - YEA MOTION CARRIED. John Domer of LaRue Planning and Management Services, City Planning Consultant, addressed the Agency stating that the applicant is requesting a change in the Future Land Use Designation from Residential Single Family (RSF) to Multi -Family (MF). He stated that Mr. Utt owns Lots 1 through 4 and Mr. Cook owns Lots 5 and 6. Mr. Domer stated that the subject property has adequate public facilities, such as water, sewer and electricity all other requirements will be addressed at the time of Site Plan Technical Review. The proposed change to Multi -Family is more compatible with the surrounding properties than the current designation. The application and subject change to the future land use map is in compliance with the comprehensive plan. The Agency had some discussion about the boundary survey that was submitted with the • application and why it only showed lots 1 through 4 and not all six lots that are applied for, and whether the Agency can approve the petition and limit the lots approved. It was said that just one of the property owners had a survey for their property but if the Agency wanted one for all six lots then the applicant would have to comply with their request. It was noted that if the Agency wanted to they could approve just the lots with the survey. Member Mueller motioned that as a finding of fact Application 01-003-SSA is in conformance and that as a matter of law that approval be determined; Member Hoover seconded the motion. The application will be forwarded to the City Council in Ordinance form with a recommenda- tion of approval by the Land Planning Agency. This recommendation is based on information submitted by staff. April 24, 2001- Land Planning Agency - Page 3 of 3 AGENDA ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE IV. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED. A. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Application 01-003-SSA. Gary W. Utt VOTE and Robert H. Cook, property owners and applicants. The property is located at HOOVER - YEA 1114 Southwest 2n' Avenue and legally described as Lots 1 through 6, Block 15, KELLER - YEA South Okeechobee. JONES - YEA LEDFERD - YEA MAVROIDES - YEA • MUELLER - YEA WALKER - YEA MOTION CARRIED. V. ADJOURNMENT -CHAIRPERSON. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the Land Planning There being no further items on the agenda, Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. Agency with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. JERRY WALKER, CHAIRPERSON • ATTEST: CAROLYN ARNOLD, SECRETARY F.1.R. 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(U3) 362-4531 LEOEM 19 MONITORING WELL n,, UTILITY POLE BOUNDARY SURVEY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: IS EXISTING WELL LOTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4, BLOCK 15, WATER VALVE OKEECHOBEE HEIGHTS, ACCORDING SAWTARY SEWER MANHOLE TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED ® STORM DRAIN MANHOLE IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 12, OF THE y( FIRE HYDRANT PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE ® TELEPHONE BOX COUNTY, FLORIDA. a CABLE TELEVISION BOX Q LIGHT POST NATIONAL FLOOD ZONE PROGRAM: ■ ELECTRIC BOX FLOOD TONE -C-. ® WATER METER aA,47: Y AND Imp U1T JOB# 43-01 SCALE: 1 "=40' DATE. 0111$01 DRAWN SY: T.M.M. TASK: 001 CHECKED BY. SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATION: 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS DRAWING IS A TRUE AND CORRECT REPRESENTATION OF A SURVEY PERFORMED UNDER MY SUPERVISION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MINIMUM TECHNICAL STANDARDS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 61 G17. PURSUANT TO SECTION 472.027 FLORIDA STATUTES. AS ADOPTED BY THE FLORIDA BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR'S. SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF -WAYS, SETBACK LINES. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. RE6ERVATION5AND IGTpNS. PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEY AND MAPPED ORIDA CLGERM4WE ERTIFICATEM45 UNLESS IT BEARS TFIE SIGNATURE AND THE ORIGINAL RAISED SEAL OF THIS FLORIDA LICENSED SURVEYOR AND MAPPER. THIS DRAWING, SKETCH, PLAT OR MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED VALID. j' GENERAL NOTES: I)S.I.R. SET IRON ROO WITH CAPRLB-0017. 21 F.I.R. FOUND IRON ROD. 11 F.I.P. FCUND IRON PIPE. 41 S.C.M. SET 4' X 4" OONCRETE MONUMENT 5) F.C.M. FOUND CONCRETE MONUMENT. 6) P.C.P. PERMANENT CONTROL POINT. T) S.N.D. SET NAIL A BRASS DISK STAMPED'PLS 8394 6) F.N.D. FOUND NAIL A DISC. 9) P.0.8. POINT OF BEGINNING 10) ROD. POINT OF COMMENCEMENT, i4 11l CONC. CONCRETE. 12) (P) PLAT MEASUREMENT IpC i 13) ( 0) DEED MEASUREMENT. 14) IF) FIELD MEASUREMENT. 15) ( PRO ) PRORATED MEASUREMENT 16) O.HW. OVERHEAD WIRES. IB) B.W.F. BARBED WIRE FENCE. 16) C.B.S. CONCRETE BLOCK STRUCTURE. 121 D.L.F. CHAIN LINK FENCE. 20) W.F. 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W. 15 TH STREET (8 TH STREET) - 772.5 142 5 _ _ 142.5 142.5 m t • • EXHIBIT 2 MAY 15 AGENDA STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION FUND AGREEMENT This Agreement (OT01-096) is entered into this day of , 2001, between the State of Florida Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development (OTTED) and City of Okeechobee (City) on behalf of Sheffield Environmental Services, Inc. (EDTF Business). OTTED has determined that the transportation project described in the Economic Development Transportation Fund (EDTF) Application, incorporated herein and attached as "Exhibit A" and hereinafter referred to as the "Project," is necessary to facilitate the economic development and growth of the State as contemplated by Section 288.063, Florida Statutes. The City is prepared to complete the Project at an estimated total cost of $1,425,000.00. OTTED is prepared to provide $1,125,000.00 toward the total project cost of construction of the transportation project described in Section 1.0. In consideration of the mutual undertakings and agreements hereinafter set forth and agreed between the parties as follows: 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Project, identified as Project Number 00/0147A, is described as follows and is in connection with the location of facilities by the EDTF Business: Upgrade and pave N.E. 9th Street from the boundary of the industrial park to State Road 441 for an approximate distance of 2,000 feet; construct an access road from the boundary of the industrial park for an approximate distance of 150 feet; -1- and, construct a rail spur to the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad tracks for an approximate distance of 1,600 feet. 2.0 TERti1: The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution and continue through March 17, 2003, unless terminated at an earlier date as provided herein. Only project costs incurred on or after the effective date of this agreement and on or prior to the termination date of the agreement are eligible for reimbursement. 3.0 PART_IES: The parties and their respective addresses for purposes of this Agreement are as follows: STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THE CAPITOL, SUITE 2001 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0001 F Ax: 850/487-3104 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SOUTHWEST THIRD AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974 FAx: (863) 763-1686 4.0 NOTICES: All notices pertaining to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be transmitted either by personal hand delivery; United States Post Office, return receipt requested; or, overnight express mail delivery. Facsimile transmission or confirmed e-mail may be used if the notice is also transmitted by one of the preceding forms of delivery. The addresses set forth above for the respective parties shall be the places where notices shall be sent, unless prior written notice of change of address is given. -2- • • 5.0 ADMINISTRATORS: The State EDTF Grant administrator is Wynnelle Wilson, Chief Analyst for Policy & Incentives The City Agreement Administrator is . All approvals referenced in this agreement must be obtained in writing from the parties' agreement administrators or their designees. 6.0 RELEASE OF FUNDS: Project funds made available by OTTED shall not be released until the following have been satisfied: (a) The City shall agree by resolution to accept future maintenance and other attendant costs occurring after completion of the Project for the portion of the Project on the City system and forward said resolution to OTTED; (b) The City shall certify to OTTED that the EDTF Business referred to in Paragraph 1.0 above has secured the necessary permits, including but not limited to, building permits, and initiated construction of the facilities referenced. If the City fails to provide such certification to OTTED within 180 days of this contract's execution, OTTED may, at its discretion, terminate this Agreement; (c) The City shall verify all invoices, statements or other related documents duly submitted to the City for pre -audit and approval by the City; (d) The City shall certify that its adopted local government comprehensive plan is in compliance with Chapter 163, Part H, Florida Statutes, and that any amendments to the adopted plan related to the transportation Project or EDTF Business facility have been determined by the Department of Community Affairs to be in compliance with Chapter 163, Part H, Florida Statutes; -3- (e) The City shall provide to OTTED certification and a copy of appropriate documentation substantiating that all required right-of-ways have been obtained and meet the definition of right-of-way set forth in Section 334.03(22), Florida Statutes; and, (f) Provide OTTED with written notification of either its intent to: (i) Award the construction of the transportation project to the lowest and best bidder in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, rules and regulations. The City shall then submit a copy of the bid tally sheet(s) and awarded bid contract, or (ii) Construct the transportation project utilizing existing City employees, if the City can complete said project within the time frame in Section 15.0 of this Agreement. 6.1 TRANSFER OF FUNDS: Upon execution of this Agreement by OTTED and upon written request from the City, OTTED will transfer funds to the City to be applied toward direct Project costs on a quarterly basis consistent with project needs. 6.2 INVESTMENT OF FUNDS: Funds transferred to the City by OTTED shall be invested by the City until their actual expenditure, in such income or revenue producing investments as authorized by law for other City funds. All income, interest or other revenues obtained from such investment shall be considered funds of OTTED. The income, interest or other revenues shall be remitted to OTTED on a quarterly basis within fifteen (15) days of the close of the months March, June, September, and December, regardless of the month in which funds were received. Upon completion of the project, all remaining income, interest, or other revenues shall be returned to OTTED. All refund or interest checks shall be made payable to: EOG/OTTED, and mailed to the OTTED address in Section 3.0 of this Agreement; with the Project Number referenced and information that identifies the grant, interest period, amount of interest earned by account, name of depository, and interest rate. The documentation submitted to support interest earnings should include copies of bank or investment account statements, computational work sheets, etc. 6.3 USE OF FUNDS: Funds made available by OTTED pursuant to this Agreement shall be expended in a timely manner and solely for the purpose of the Project. No such funds shall be used for the purchase of any capital equipment, landscaping, mitigation planting, water and sewer lines, for any legal action against OTTED, for the administration of the project fund or costs associated with preparation of the application. 7.0 LQBBYING: Funds may not be used for the -purpose of lobbying the Legislature, judicial branch, or any state agency, per Section 216.347, Florida Statutes. 8.0 ASSURANCES:. As an inducement to the transfer of funds referred to in Paragraph 6.1 above, the City grants the assurances that, if initiated, the Project will be carried through to its completion and will not require the expenditure of any additional funds from OTTED. The City shall be liable for all cost overruns on the Project. 9.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS: The City agrees to design and construct the Project in accordance with standards promulgated by the Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) in accordance with Section 336.045, Florida Statutes, and to provide certification of same to OTTED upon completion of the Project. Such certification shall be provided by a professional engineer registered in Florida who shall certify that all design and construction for the Project meets minimum construction standards established by DOT pursuant to Section 336.045, Florida Statutes. 10.0 MINORITY VENDORS: The City is encouraged to utilize "minority business enterprises," as defined in Section 288.703, Florida Statutes, as subcontractors or sub -vendors when permitted under this Agreement and shall report the same to OTTED. -5- 11.0 ACCOUNTING, REPORTS AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS: The City agrees: (a) To maintain books, records, documents and other evidence according to generally accepted governmental accounting principles, procedures and practices which sufficiently and properly reflect all costs of any nature incurred by the City in the performance of this Agreement and to retain said books, records, documents and other evidence for a period of three (3) years after termination of this Agreement. (b) That aforesaid records, books, documents and other evidence shall be subject at all times to inspection, review or audit by state personnel of the Office of Auditor General, Office of Comptroller and other state personnel authorized by OTTED. (c) To include these aforementioned audit and record keeping requirements in contracts and subcontracts entered into by the City with any party for work required in the performance of this Agreement. (d) That three (3) months after the date of execution of this Agreement and every three (3) months thereafter, the City will provide OTTED with quarterly progress reports. Each quarterly report shall contain a narrative description of the work completed according to the project schedule; a description of any change orders executed by the City; a budget summary detailing planned expenditures versus actual expenditures; and identification of minority business enterprises used as contractors and subcontractors. Records of all progress payments made for work in connection with such transportation projects, and any change orders executed by the City and payments made pursuant to such orders, shall be maintained by the City in accordance with accepted governmental accounting principles and practices and shall be subject to financial audit as required by law. WE (e) The City shall submit to OTTED a financial audit, pursuant to Section 288.063(8), Florida Statutes, within three (3) months of the Project's completion. (f) In the event the City expends a total amount of State awards (i.e., State financial assistance provided to a recipient to carry out a State project) equal to or in excess of $300,000 in any fiscal year of such receipt, the City shall have a State single or project -specific audit for such fiscal year in accordance with Chapter 215.97, Florida Statutes; applicable rules of the Executive Office of The Governor and the Comptroller; and Chapter 10.600, Rules of the Auditor General. In determining the State awards expended in its fiscal year, the City shall consider all sources of State awards, including State funds received from OTTED, except that State awards received by a non -state entity for Federal program matching requirements shall be excluded from consideration. However, if the City expends less than $300,000 in State awards in its fiscal year, an audit conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 215.97, Florida Statutes, is not required. In connection with the audit requirements, the City shall ensure that the audit complies with all requirements of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes, including submission of a reporting package to OTTED and the Auditor General. (g) The City shall provide each sub -recipient of State awards information needed by the sub -recipient to comply with the requirements of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes. Pursuant to Section 215.97(6), Florida Statutes, the City shall review and monitor sub -recipient audit reports, and perform other procedures as specified in the agreement with the sub -recipient, which may include on -site visits. The City shall require that sub -recipients, as a condition of receiving State financial assistance, permit the independent auditor of the recipient, the State awarding agency, the comptroller, and the Auditor General access to the sub -recipient's orC independent auditor's working papers as necessary to comply with the requirements of Section 215.97, Florida Statutes. (h) The Catalog of State Financial Assistance number for this agreement is 31002. The State project compliance supplement is available online. 12.0 TERMINATION REPORT: Upon termination of this Agreement, the City will provide the following: (a) Certification that the Project has been completed in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and meets minimum construction standards established in accordance with Section 336.045, Florida Statutes. (b) A report which shall specify (i) the total funds transferred to the City by OTTED pursuant to this Agreement; (ii) the total income, interest or other revenues obtained from the investment of said funds; (iii) the total direct Project costs paid from funds made available by OTTED pursuant to this Agreement; (iv) the balance of any unexpended Project funds; (v) the actual amount of the EDTF Business' capital investment, and, (vi) the actual number of permanent full-time jobs created by the EDTF Business. 13.0 FOLLOW-UP REPORT: Two (2) years after the EDTF Business has completed the construction associated with this Project, the City will provide OTTED with the actual number of new, permanent, full-time jobs created by the EDTF Business. 14.0 INDEPENDENT CAPACITY: The City shall act as an independent contractor and not as an employee of OTTED in the performance of this Agreement. To the extent permitted by law, the City covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless OTTED and all of OTTED's officers, agents, and employees from any claim, loss, damage, cost, charge or expense arising out of any act, action, neglect or omission by the City during the performance of the contract, whether direct or indirect, and whether to any person or property to which OTTED, or said parties may be subject to, except that neither the City nor any of its sub -contractors will be liable under this section for damages arising out of injury or damage to persons or property directly caused or resulting from the sole negligence of OTTED or any of its officers, agents or employees. 15.0 COMMENCEMENT: Unless terminated earlier, the construction of the Project shall commence no later than August 27, 2001, and shall be completed on or before March 15, 2002. OTTED shall have the immediate option to terminate this Agreement should the City fail to meet either of the above -required dates. 16.0 UNEXPENDED FUNDS: Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, any funds made available by OTTED pursuant to this Agreement but have not been expended at that time, shall be returned to OTTED. All investment earnings realized pursuant to paragraph 6.2 above shall be returned to OTTED. 17.0 EXPENDITURES IN VIOLATION OF AGREEMENT: Any Project funds made available by OTTED pursuant to this Agreement which are determined by OTTED to have been expended by the City in violation of this Agreement, other applicable law or regulation shall be promptly refunded in full to OTTED. Acceptance by OTTED of any documentation or certifications required or permitted to be filed by the City shall not constitute a waiver of OTTED's rights as the funding agency to verify all information at a later date by audit or investigation. 18.0 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT: Either party may terminate this Agreement upon no less than 24 hours notice in writing delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person with proof of delivery. In the event the City fails to perform or honor the requirements and provisions of this Agreement, the City shall return funds in accordance with paragraphs 16.0 and 17.0 of this Agreement, within 30 days of the termination of this Agreement. 19.0 TRAVEL: There shall be no reimbursement for travel expenses exceeding the all- inclusive funds allocated in the Grant Agreement. 20.0 MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT: In the event the City desires to modify any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the City shall make such request for modification in writing to OTTED at anytime during the term of this Agreement. However, where the request for modification relates to changes in the project commencement and/or project completion dates, such request must be received by OTTED prior to the expiration of the current commencement or project completion date. If the request for modification of the commencement or completion date is made after the expiration of such date, OTTED shall have the option to terminate this Agreement. 21.0 ATTORNEY FEES: Unless authorized by law and agreed to in writing by the OTTED, OTTED will not be liable to pay attorney fees, interest, or cost of collection. 22.0 WAIVER: The failure of either party to this Agreement to object to or to take affirmative action with respect to any conduct of the other which is in violation of the terms of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of the violation or breach, or of any future violation, breach or wrongful conduct. -10- 23.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This instrument embodies the entire agreement of the parties. There are no provisions, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those contained in this agreement; and this agreement supersedes all previous communication, representation, or agreement, either verbal or written, between the parties. No amendment will be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by the parties. 24.0 SEVERABILITY: If any term or provision of the agreement is found to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect and such term or provision shall be deemed stricken. 25.0 STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The City agrees that all acts to be performed by it in connection with this agreement shall be performed in strict conformity with all applicable laws and regulation of the State of Florida. 26.0 NON-DISCRIMINATION: The City will not discriminate against any employee employed in the performance of this agreement, or against any applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, handicap, national origin, or sex. The City shall insert a similar provision in all subcontracts for services by this Agreement. Pursuant to Section 287.134, Florida Statutes, an entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity. -11- 27.0 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this agreement are contingent upon an appropriation by the Legislature. In the event that the state funds on which this agreement are dependent are withdrawn, the agreement is terminated and the State has no further liability to the City beyond that already incurred by the termination date. In the event of a State revenue shortfall, the total grant may be reduced accordingly. 28.0 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. 29.0 UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS: OTTED will consider the employment of unauthorized aliens by any contractor a violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationalization Act. Such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of this contract. 30.0 PUBLIC RECORDS: OTTED may unilaterally cancel this Agreement for refusal by the City to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the City in conjunction with this agreement. -12- u • 31.0 SIGNATORIES AUTHORITY: By the execution hereof, the parties covenant that the provisions of this Agreement have been duly approved and signatories hereto are duly authorized to execute this Agreement. 32.0 DUPLICATE ORIGINALS: This Agreement is executed in duplicate originals. STATE OF FLORIDA EOG/OTTED BY: DATE: TITLE: Director ATTEST: TITLE: Attachment: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY: DATE: TITLE: ATTEST: TITLE: Exhibit A -- Economic Development Transportation Fund Application I:\INC ENTS\EDTF\MASTER\Edtf-merge-agr.doc -13- EXHIBIT A -14- STATE OF FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION FUND APPLICATION CITY OF OKEE HOBEE Unit of Government or Public Authority (KAp'plicant") i on behalf of SHEFFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC Business Name __ FOR EFI USE ONLY ate Received Date Completed as/o► Y9A- Project Number Submit Application To: Enterprise Florida Attn: Alberta Simmons Economic Development Transportation Fund Program The Atrium Building, Suite 201 325 John Knox Road Tallahassee, Florida 32303 Telephone: (850) 922-8737 Fax: (850) 922-9595 #ED777'04 (effective 07199) W ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION FUND APPLICATION OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Applicants are advised that this application must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Florida Statutes, Section 288.063, and the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development's Economic Development Transportation Fund Guidelines. I. APPLICANT Government Applicant: City of Okeechobee Government Federal Employee Identification Number: Name of Primary Contact: Mr. Bill Veach Title: City Administrator Address: 55 SW Third Avenue Okeechobee, (City) Telephone: (863) 763-3372 Florida #59-6000-393 34974 (State) (Zip) Fax: (863)763-1686 H. COMPANY PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT (only one company may be listed) Company: Sheffield Environmental Services, Inc. Primary Contact: Mr. Thom Oeffner Title: President Address: 1815 Crystal Lake Dr. (*This is only location of an office not the proposed EDTF assisted site) Lakeland, (City) Telephone: (863) 682-8852 Principal Business Activity: SIC Code Number: 3990 Type of Facility: New ( X ) Estimated Time for Construction: Estimated Square Feet of Facility: #EDTF04 (effective 07199) Florida 33801 (State) (Zip) Fax: (863)682-9582 Wastewater sludge treatment with end product being a marketable soil. Existing( ) Expansion( ) 180 — 300 days 80,000 sq.ft. -1- Full-time Employment Generated/Retained: New 150 net new jobs at this site Retained (Grant request should not exceed $5,000 per job. Grants of up to $7,500 per job maybe approved when the project occurs in an economically distressed community and a further waiver of this guideline may be granted if at least two of the conditions listed in Section IV have been met and documented.) New Capital Investment Generated: $7,800,000.00 Briefly Describe the Facility (New or Existing) or the Expansion. This new facility will receive wastewater sludge from the heavily populated areas of metropolitan Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, that is now being land spread on over fields in the Okeechobee and entire r: Lake Okeechobee watershed, de -water, treat it thermally with other soils and create an enriched top soil for marketing nationally and internationally. This process will also reclaim up to 12,000,000 gallons per month of water at the FDEP "Drinking Water Quality" Standard. M. TRANSPORTATION (Attach a rough site plan with facility in relation to the requested transportation improvements.) A. Briefly describe the transportation problem which is an impediment to the company described above and give its importance to the company's decision. Access to the site I only through a residential neighborhood. The new industrial access must be from US 441 N via NE 9h Street. At the E. end of 9th Street, where it enters the industrial site. There is a small non- navigatble waterway (Taylor Creek).There is no crossing (bridge or box culverts). Inside the industrial park site, there is no rail spur and there is not an access road to the proposed rail spur site. B. Briefly describe the transportation project which will alleviate the transportation problem. (a) Re -construct NE 9`h Street from US 441 into the industrial park site, including a box culvert or small ridge crossing of Taylor Creek. O Construct 1,600 linear feet of rat spur with appropriate signals an switches. (c) Construct an access roadway on the m ustrial site from proposed business 50 acre parcel to rail spur. C. Estimated Cost of the Transportation Project: Construction: $ 1,425,000.00 Right -of -Way: $ _provided by City of Okeechobee Design & Engineering: $ provided for in Federal EDA Grant TOTAL COST: $ 1,425,000.00 *May be used as matching dollars if acquisition is required from a third party in order to construct the transportation facility. #EDTF04 (eff ctrve 07199) -2- D. Transportation Project Funding Sources: City: $ Right-of-way in park County: $ 300,000.00 Company: $ Facility & own on -site improv. Request from the Economic Development Transportation Fund ($2,000,000 maximum): $ 1,125,000.00 TOTAL COST: $ 1,425,000.00 (NOTE: Must add up to Total Cost in C. above) E. Estimated time for construction: 180 — 200 days IV. PROJECT LOCATION A. Located in an Enterprise Zone? Yes B. Located in the Target Area of a Community Development Corporation? Yes C. Located in a WAGES deficiency area? D. Located in a REDI County? E. County population of 75,000 or less? F. City population of 10,000 or less? G. City population over 10,000 but less than 20,000? #EDTF04 (effective 07199) -3- Yes X Yes X Yes X Yes X Yes No X No X No No No No No X V. SELECTED ECONOMIC INDICATIONS A. Unemployment Rate: State = 3.9% , Okeechobee County = 7.5% Okeechobee City 7.2% Information Source: B. Per Capita Income: State — $26,845. Okeechobee — S 18,7 25. Information Source: 1998 Income — US Dept. Comm. Bureau ot Economic Analysis C. Poverty Rate: Okeechobee = 21.6% Information Source: Florida Agency For Workforce Innovations VI. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS A. Is the adopted local government comprehensive plan for the jurisdiction in compliance with Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes? Yes X No If not, what is the expected time frame for compliance? —� B. What is the Future Land Use Map designation for the business facility state? Industrial C. Are the transportation project and business facility consistent with the adopted local government comprehensive plan? Yes X No If not, describe the inconsistency and give the time frame, for amending the plan: D. Does construction of the business facility trigger concurrency requirements other than for transportation facilities? Yes No X If so, explain: E. Does construction of the business facility trigger concurrency requirements for transportation facilities? Yes No X If yes, what transportation management alternatives have been considered? F. Does the adopted plan include an Economic Development Element? Yes No X #EDTF04 (efjecave 07199) -4- G. Is the applicant's transportation project linked to other publicly funded economic development programs? If so, how does it further those efforts? CDBG-ED = Water/Sewer, lift-station(s) & Force -main improvements. $600,000.00 Federal EDA = Site prep, streets, surface -water management, design and permitting $ 1,525,000.00 H. Will low to moderate income workers be eligible for employment within this facility? Yes X No If not, why not? L What role will the transportation project play in the decision of the business to locate, expand, or remain in this state? Without the EDTF transportation related items, Vh A MWrox., Taylor Creek crossing, Rail -spur, and rail -spur access, the other outside funding will not be available and project will cease. J. Is there competition for this project? X YES NO (Check all that apply.) ❑ State(s) Louisiana N. Carolina Incentive(s): Land relocation training assistance Country(ies) Bahamas ; Incentive(s): ❑ Community(ies) Manatee Co.; Osceola Co. Belle Glade Incentive(s): Land/Taxes VII. PROJECT INFORMATION Location of Project (Road Number): U.S. State County City NE 9`s St. Party responsible for maintenance and upkeep: State County City Other (If more than one is applicable, please indicate.) Total Length of Project: Road = 1,320, Rail 1,600 If. #EDTF04 (effective 07199) -5- Brief Description of Project: Reconstruct NE 9`s St. including paving, surface -water mgmt. to Taylor Creek, construct either box culverts or a small bridge over this non-navigatable creek. Construct rail spur with appropriate signals and switches. Construct roadway access to rail spur. Is there an alternative that would provide more cost effective access to the project? Yes No X Are there any additional traffic impacts? Yes No X If yes, does the project provide for additional impact? YesIX No If no, please explain: VM. TRAFFIC IMPACTS FOR PROJECTS INVOLVING STATE HIGHWAYS ONLY 1. Traffic generation estimates (in number of vehicles daily): Number of Cars 150 Number of Trucks 140-160 2. AM Peak Hour 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.-Indicate Number of: Inbound Cars 50 Inbound Trucks 30-50 Outbound Cars 50 Outbound Trucks 30-50 3. PM Peak Hour 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. —Indicate Number of. Inbound Cars 50 Inbound Trucks 30-50 Outbound Cars 50 Outbound Trucks 30-50 IX. SIGNATURE: If this application is for a city road, the city must agree to maintain the road. If a county road is involved, the county must agree to maintain the road. This will be stipulated in all contracts involving expenditure of the Economic Development Transportation Fund. DOT form, letter from avvlicant, letter from the benefiting company and a map showing the relationship of the facility to the transportation proj a must accompany this application. Please type: James E. Kirk, Mayor City of Okeechobee` Signature:_(Signature must be that of an elected city or county official) Specific Authority288.063, 120.53 (1) (a), F. S. Laws Implemented 288.063, 120.53 (1) (a), F. S. OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FOR SUBMISSION TO YOUR DOT DISTRICT SECRETARY'S OFFICE #EDTF04 (effective 07199) In OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FOR SUBMISSION TO YOUR DOT DISTRICT SECRETARY'S OFFICE X. DOT TRANSPORTATION PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE Based on information provided with this application: Estimated cost of construction: $ j�g-2 O.00 Estimated cost of right-of-way: $ Estimated cost of design and engineering: $ Has design and engineering been completed? Yes X No Was cost overrun considered in total cost? Yes X No If yes, how much? Is design in accordance with DOT specifications? How many days estimated for completion? 2100 / DOT Comments = a v2 C- t L, L'-,oes4,,u�T,/rv,� eS�kY�AC. C- '�'or is DeOleAa.nd �oknd 1�' �n �P Y2aSu►na-bl� o`,�� o,cGl�ra-�'� a.� S�ViCJ D{�e, l.0✓►S��uC.�IJ "� (Signatur6of DOT) C"(), �Y14�cY1ZQ'� O�Qe.C- OD The signature of FDOT only attests to EDTF transportation project cost estimates and does not commit FDOT to automatically approve any permits associated with this project. 9EDTF04 (elective 07199) • • ti � o City of Okeechobee d� i 1915 Bill L. Veach Office of the City Administrator February 8, 2001 Ms. Alberta Simmons Economic Dev. Transportation Fund Program Enterprise Florida, Inc. 325 John Knox Road, Suite 201 Tallahassee, FL 32303 Re: Waiver of Cost Per Job Criteria Dear Ms. Simmons: Please accept this request for an addendum to the City of Okeechobee's request for funding with the Economic Development Transportation Fund Program. This request is for a waiver to the cost per job criteria requirement. The basis for this request is that Okeechobee County is a REDI County that has been designated by the state of Florida as a Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern. Our County's annualized unemployment rate or 7.5% exceeds the state's annualized unemployment rate of 3.9% by nearly 4 percentage points. Sincerely, Bill L. Veach City Administrator 55 S.E. Third Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 • (863) 763-3372 • Fax: (863) 763-1686 ECOSYSYSTEM MGMT. Jeb..Bush Governor Fax:850-922-5380 Feb 7 '01 17:12 Department of Environmentalfrotection MarPo StonenanDouglas Building 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 :,J'ebniary 7, 2001 Ms. ;Alberta Simmons ` :Economic Dev. Transportation Fund No .Enterprise F,lo6da, Inc. 7 T K R -4 Suite 201 P. 02/04 David B. Struhs Secretary 825 J o ut . ox o , 'Tallahassee, I?lorida 32303 IkZE;. I EDTF' Application. -City. of Okeechobee!Siief ie)d Environmental Services, Inc. project Deal 'Ms. Sirrimons: I?evelo ment Trans ortation Fund (EDTF) TI�e:Departmenthassdviewedtlae.Ecanorbic: p P application by:the City of Okeechobee �or fundiiig,to {;oustruct infrastructure improvements associated'. with the Okeechobee Conuntrce .Eente> and.•Sheffield Environmental Services' .Sludge Thermo -Reduction Facility. W- have.nv v�j.ecpon to the proposed project; however, please see *the. attached letter to; the Department of Community Affairs, Florida State Clearin' gliouse for staff coimne tts and recommendations. Pleasel contact me at (850} 487-2231 if you --have any questions concerning our response. i� ::Slnperely a !-Lauren P.:1vlilligan :Envi .onmental Specialist •Offsce of Intergovemineiital Programs f lPnI ' "More Protection, Less Process" frinced on recycled paper. Florida Department of Transportation JEB BUSH 605 Suwannee Street GOVERNOR Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450 January 17, 2001 Ms. Wynnelle Wilson, Economic Development Incentives Coordinator Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development Executive Office of the Governor The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2000 THOMAS F. BARRY, JR. SECRETARY Subject: Economic Development Transportation Fund (EDTF) Project for City of Okeechobee /Sheffield Environmental Services, Inc. Dear Ms. Wilson: The Department of Transportation has reviewed the subject project application for consistency with the Department's policies, plans and standards. Based upon the information provided in the application, the project does not appear to adversely impact the State Highway System; however, permitting may be required for connections to U.S. 441, for the opening of a public rail/highway crossing on Northeast 9'h Street, or any work to be done on State right of way or facilities. Upon finalization of the project plans, the applicant should contact the following person to determine what requirements must be met before construction can begin: Mr. Gary Amig, Access Management Engineer Florida Department of Transportation Post Office Box 1249 Bartow, Florida 33831 Phone Number: (863) 519-2666 If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Whitmire at 414-4812. Thank you. Sincerely, ,-44_—Ysela Llort State Transportation Planner YL:sw cc: Alberta Simmons Debbie Hunt John Czerepak Gary Amig Tom Brooks www.dot.state.fl.us ® RECYCLED PAPER MEMO To: Ms. Alberta Simmons FROM: M. Dale Milita for Mr. Bill Veach City of Okeechobee Date: January 16, 2001 Subject: Industrial Park Addendum Please find enclosed the breakdown of the items that each of the three outside funding sources will pay for in this project. The EDA letter is enclosed, however, Mr. Rick Stauts of CDBG- ED has not yet put his award in writing yet, we are not encouraging it to this point because until we had our meeting with you we did not want the CDBG clock to begin ticking, so to speak. But I can assure you that through Ms. Nancy Phillips the CDBG money ($600,000.) is in place awaiting your decision. Also, we are sending via Fed EX the mapping addendum Thank you for your assistance in the project so vital to Okeechobee City and it's residents. • r, i Project Description The Commerce Center Infiwtructure Improvement Project involves three grant sources and activities: Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant C( DBG) $600,000 Extension of Water Lines $288,350 Extension of Sewer Lines $142,650 One (1) Lift Station $121,000 Grant Administration $ 48,000 Total $600,000 Economic Development Transportation Fund (EDTF (t) NE 9m Street Improvements $ 318,500 Extension of Railroad Spur 1 292,000 0), Construction of Bridge Over Taylor Creek 814,500 Subtotal $1,425,000 (3) Okeechobee County Contribution for Bridge - $ 300,000 Total $1,125,000 Economic Development Administration (EDAM Extension of Remaining Sewer Lines $ 44,515 L� Roadway System in Commerce Center $1,077,256 - All Related Engineering 409 830 Total $1,531,601 $1,125,000 $1,531,601 Total Roadway Costs: 1. NE 9th Street Improvements 2. Construction of Bridge over Taylor Creek 3. Okeechobee County Contribution for Bridge 4. Roadway System in Commerce Center $ 318,500 $ 814,500 $ 300,000 $1,077,256 Total: $2,510,261 OTTED Fax:850-487-3014 Rtaral Area of Critical Economic r Nov 9 ' 00 16 : 38 P. 02 rank county Per C3PftR income %state 67 Union $12,194 45% 56 Harnitton $3,967 52% 65 Dime $14726 96 L.i $1 ,139 55 % 53 Holmes $15,149 58% 62 CaJhoun $15,380 57% 61 Gilohnst $15,450 58% 50 Madson $15.959 5 59 WashimWon $16,381 61% 58 surrrter $16,549 62% 57 Walton 315,564 56 Latayehe $16.675 62 55 GO $16,754 62% 54 Bradford $16.893 63 53 Gteow $17.139 64% 52 Putnam 317,393 65% 51 Jackson 317.425 65% 50 $17,W8 66% 49 Taylor $17,569 66% 48 Gadsden $17,771 66% 47 5aKer $18191 88% 46 OKwchd3m $18 725 709/0 45 SLwannee $18 972 71•% 44 Franon $16,988 71 43 Columbia $19.004 71 42 Osceola $19,216 72019 41 Jeffwson 519.225 72% 40 Citrus 519,878 74% 39 Hardee 520.051 750% 38 St. Lucre $21,362 80% 37 FLKk— 521.413 809% 36 Marlon $21,533 80% 35 De Soto $21,560 8D% 34 Hernando $21,587 BO% 33 E3ca-nbia S21,662 61% 32 Santa Rosa 521,8W 1`16 31 volusia S21,920 8214 30 S $22,163 83% 29 Highlanas S22,175 83% 28 Hendry S22,193 83% 27 Lake S22.256 83°% ' 26 Polk S22,609 84 25 Pasco $22,69f 85% 24 Qt2y S23.519 889E 23 Charlotte S23.752 88% 22 Breyer-, _ $23.758 89% 21 Muni Dade $23.919 89°% 20 _ Wakulla _ 324.169 90% 18 OKak=a S24 65S 92% 18 Atacnua S24.6m 92010 17 Nassau S26,175 98 16 Orange 526,186 98% 15 HIIISDcrou h $25,355 %% 14 Leon 528,453 99% 13 S26,e37 99% 12 Lee S27,640 103°% 11 Brwrard S28.546 106 lw- 10 Seminole _ 528.647 10756 9 Manatee S30.440 113 -57 8 Pmeltas &W.633 114•% 7 Monroe S32.501 121% 6 St. Johns S36,014 134% 5 Indian Rrver S36.501 136°% 4 arvsota $37,131 138% 3 Palm Beac-.h 540,044 148% 2 Martin $40, 1 % 1 DAer $42,813 1 $/o state 26,845 1.00 7/7/00 Wurw— rasocral trxocrrc I YYB, K.�S, Bureau ofbcomrnX Anatysis, U.S. DcpuuT=t of Corrarrase, June 2000. p;T`D Frz:850-487-3014 Nov 9 'n0 16:38 P.03 Rural Area Of Critical Economic --incem Economic Indicators 40 vvUSla $441 81% 39 Braaford $4" 829E 38 Cha*ottt $445 ° 37 OWOCr a b452 D 96 Manon 35 Cdumbi2 5455 �e� 34 Gadsden 5456 84% 33 Putnam 5456 84% 32 C11rua $455 84% 31 Manatee 5457 84% 3C Monroe 3457 84% 29 Sunter $458 84% 28 L $459 85% 27 S4w 85% 26 St. Lucre $466 8E% 25 Irroar' Rf W $470 67% 24 Wakulla $471 570 23 St. Johns S474 8730 22 union 5474 8 % 21 Alachua $479 88° 20 Lee S486 90% 19 Gug W7 90% 18 Escambta 5489 80% 17 T arOOr $497 92% 15 Poh 1504 93% 15 Sarasota S510 94% 14 Nassau S511 94% 13 Collier S516 95% 12 mamn S520 96% 11 Lam+ W4 97% 10 5emmoie $533 96% 9 Pinmas S549 101 ° 8 Oran $S% 103%. 7 HTtSt>0mugh $559 103% 6 5 4 Mamitton srwwd Brtward S5b4 5588 $577 104% 105 f° 1 D6% 3 Miami oade $584 110% 2 1 Dvwai Palrn Beach S6c1 SE13 111% 113% Sty 55�2 100% ,aaA , m is n..tm Ft neoalrnent crt Labor 8 Empbyrtent Security 717100 OTTED Fax:850-487-3014 Rural Area of Critical Economic . „iv Nov 9 ' 00 16 : 39 P. 04 • Economic Indicators TTansser Pa rtts aspercent of Personal Income Rank c4unry Personal Income 67 Holmes 30.70% 66 Dooe 30.39% 55 Citrus 29.33% 84 Highlands 28 90% 63 Sumter 28.59% 62 Hernando 28.32% 61 u 28,28% 60 Washirxilon 28.Zt3`!o 59 Madison 27.53% 58 Calhoun 27.33% 57 Jackson 27.05% 56 Hamilton 26.64% 55 Putnam 26.54% 54 Frankt+n 26.04% 53 L 25.51 % c 52 Okees;hobee 25.63% 51 Twylar 24.91 % 50 Suwannee 24.86% 49 Charlotte 24,71 48 Pasco 24.24% 47 St. Lucie 23.90° 45 Gadsc*n 23,28% 45 De Sato 23.19% 44 Marion 23.12% 43 Lake 22,95% 42 Gilchnsi 22,41 % 41 Flaclef 22.39% 40 Watton 22.17% 39 Columbia 21,58% 38 vousia 21,53% 37 Bralford 20 75% 35 Hamm 20.72% 20,66% 34 eersor 19.84% 33 GIwes 19.08% 32 Union 19 04% 31 Lafaveme 18.52` 30 3dk8r 18.19% 29 Polk 16,1904 28 Lee 17.6e% 27 Brevard 17.535c 26 Mian, Daoe 17.40% 25 Escamtxa 16.9816 24 Osceola 16.92% 23 Bay 16,63% 22 PtnefLas 16,21% 21 Hand 16.00% 20 Indian R1va 15.90% 19 Sarasota 15.69% 18 Manatee 5.11 17 Alachua 14.17% 16 6rourard 12.75% 15 Wakulla 13.53% 14 Martin 13.55 /e 13 Hiltsborouah 13.36% 12 Sawa Rosa 12.95% 11 Okaioosa 12.63% 10 Duval 12A6% 9 Patrn Beacr. 12.29% 8 Orange 11.91 /o 7 Nassau 11.6r/16 6 Clay 10.53% 5 Collier 10.31 % 4 Monroe 10.14% 3 Johns 10 11 % 1 Seminole 9.56% Staae 15.62% 717/00 70UrCE. i rw751e. t'a?'nerris 199+3, RL15, U56EA, U.S. DepL Of COrtM1SrCE, June 2000. OTTOJ Fax:850-487-301_4 tiov 9 '00 16:39 ?.05 Rural Area of Critical Economic -.Ot -em Economic Indicators Rank County P Rate % State 67 Hardee 29.1 191 56 Gadsden 28.2M-1 Hoirnes 25.9 64 HemiftOn 25.BDOW 25.762 De Sdo 24.861 Let a 24.60 Putnam 7A.2Sg H 233.958 MOMI Dooe 23.6 57 MedrsOn 2.3.2 1.53 56 Gethoun 22.9 1.51 55 Sumter 22A 1,47 54 washi on 22.4 d 7 53 .let Won 22.3 1i,47 52 Braeford 22.2 1.46 51 OKeeoilobee 21.5 1.41 50 1 7 &yiot 21.2 1.39 49 SkkKr 21 1, 38 48 Franklin 20.8 1.37 a7 Lew 217.7 136 46 Cdumbo 20.4 1.34 45 Union 194 1.25 44 Wahon 19.4 1.28 43 AtaGhua 191 1.26 42 SLwannee 19.1 1.26 41 Escambia 19 1.25 40 U 19 1.25 39 Gutf 185 1.22 38 5aKv 181 1,19 37 Giichnst 16.1 1.19 36 Marm 17.3 1.14 35 G laden 17.2 1.13 34 1 lHqhLands 15.5 111 33 1 Pdk 16.8 32 Hilisbor h 165 1 31 eminoie 154 IV 3C 63v 15.3 1.01 29 jCfVU5 15.3 1.01 28 lvoknia 14.8 0.97 27 Dal Duval 14.5 095 25 Hernando 14.3 0,94 25 t.eOn 14.3 0.94 24 Pasco 142 0.93 23 WaKulla 13.9 0.91 22 Lake 13.5 0.89 21 Osceola 13.3 D.88 20 Oranae 13.2 0.87 19 Pinellas 12.9 0.85 18 BrvwarC 1 17 ISt Johns 12.2 080 16 1 Manatee 121 0.80 15 GOflier 12 0.79 14 Mcnrue 12 079 13 Parn Beach 11.9 1 0.76 12 Lee 116 0,76 11 Btevart7 114 0.75 10 Indian Rnrer 11 0.72 9 Nassau 10.9 0.72 8 OkMomz 10.7 0.70 7 Sarasota 10.6 0.70 6 F 4 10jp 0.6�8 5 MaRin 0.06 4 Santa Rasa 0.65 3 Cllartdte 0.64 2 3l. wU+ 0.6� 1 C State 2 1.00 Source County Estimate Fa People d M Agee in Noretq, Ie^, v,a. erisw �u vw 717/00 OTTER Fax:850-487-30_4 Rural Area of Critical Economic Nov 9 '00 • 16:39 ?.06 Economic Indicators per Capga Taxable Value o=t Rank Taxable Value % State 67 Union 59.840 23.% 66 Gaasaen $13242 31 % 55 Baker 313,722 33% 64 Hotn-im $13.830 33% 63 LI $14,291 34% 62 Jsckson �15,240 3611/0 61 iMadaw 57 .099 38% 60 C21floun $16.317 39% 59 Dboe 316.572 40% 56 Sumter $17,569 42% 57 Bradford $17,582 42% 56 $17,677 42% 55 fG,icmr,si $18,D34 439/0 54 Suwannee $18,52C 44% 53 Wastirqtm $18,79C 45%, 52 Columbia 319,172 46% 51 Jefferson $19.388 46% 50 wa► una $19,570 46 /o 48 jEscarnbm $23,572 56% 48 1 Alachua 524 4$4 58510 47 De Soto 524,588 58% 525.681 61 % 45 Manon 525.72D 51% 44 Pasco $26.D65 62% 43 Okeechobft 125,629 63% 42 C Lay 527,165 56% 41 Polk 530,428 /0 40 PW1arn 530,502 72% 39 Hemando $31,035 7A% 38 Leon 531,142 74% 37 H' hlaMs $31.566 75% X Brevarc 532.336 7796 35 1 Lake $32,367 77% 34 Santa Rosa $33,211 79% 33 Himsoorovgh 533.845 80% 32 VOlubia $34.D07 81% 31 B $34.501 82% 30 Haroee 235.020 83% 29 Duval $35225 84% 28 lTor $35,940 55%0 27 Okaloosa 536,561 87% 26 Hampton $37,212 88% 25 Gwes $37,321 89% 24 Serninofe SU,292 91 % 23 pndlas $U,064 93% 22 Hend. 539,908 951h 21 Citru5 $41,181 98% 20 Miami Dade $41,637 W/o 19 St. Lucie $42.233 1DO% 1Nassau 3a3.566 103% 17 Manatee 544.4W 106% 16 15rowarz 544.895 107% 15 Osoeoia W.507 110% 14 Gulf 547.372 112% 13 Charlone $49,240 117% 12 O $52.992 126 % 11 Fkaglef $56,401 134% 10 St. Johns $56,586 135% 9 Lee 557,575 137% 8 Inaian RNw 560,17E 143%. 7 Palm Beach $61,870 14r/o 6 Franklin $62.921 5 Sams= $64.406 153% 4 Martin $76.046 181 % 3 Walton $W.137 19C% 2 Monroe soe,g34 2201, 1 Collier $101.585 241 % State 542.118 1009; bourse. fJroQerty 107, Adminis rabon, 1996, FL Deptarlrnertt or Revenue. 7RIDO OTTER Fax:850-L87-3014 Nov. a '00 16:30 P.07 Rural Area of Critical Economic ,,.oncem Economic Indicators W kited .lust Value af.Residential P Rank County W Msd Just Value 114State 67 Dboe $28539.25 16,41% 55 Lb" S34 LX.D5 20.07'% 65 Wasni on $41.600.14 23.92°% 64 Unron S42,175.80 24.259'0 63 Ilchrlst S4 ,916.75 24.67°% 52 Jefferson S43,331.21 24.91% 61 hiaminon $43.550.09 25.04 % 60 GOOes $43.675,89 2511% 59 ,710.61 25.28% 58 Holmes $45,846.81 25.36% 57 Calhoun $45,RM. 66 28.44% 55 Jackson S47,154.57 55 Teyor $49 645.20 54 Hena $49.751.85 28.60% 53 Madison 560,150.30 25.53% 52 Baker 550,223.60 25.88% 51 Lalawette S51,156.57 29.42% so Okeechobee S51,384.57 29.54 % 49 Wakullo S53.D95.17 30.53 48 Gadsden $53,332.00 30.66% 47 Hardee 55420413 31.16% 46 Suwannee S54."0.62 31.33% 45 Ike Soto S55.726.96 32 (4% 44 Sumter S56,D97.91 32.25°% 43 Putnam $55,171.97 32.30% 42 Highlands 556,61.9.65 32,67% 41 Cofumbrd S60,559.44 34.82% 40 Glarus 561,400.38 35.301A 35 6radtord $64,958 81 37.35% 38 Hemando $71,441,66 41,07°% 37 Gutt $72.827.35 41.87% 36 PNk S76,5W.94 44.00% 35 Pasco $78,082,43 44.89% 34 Manon 580,736.25 46.42°% 33 St. Lucie 381,997.62 47 14° 32 Lake SU,913.43 51.12% 31 Charlotte $89,968.01 51.73% 30 Bary $92,B33.25 53,37°% 29 FI ter $92.950.59 53.44 , 2E VdUSia $93.481.17 53.75 27 Santa Rosa $94.417.99 54,28% 25 Franklin 539.113.44 56.98% 25 Okak)Ma $106663,12 61.32% 24 Nassau $107,735.39 23 arevard $118,299.34 68.01 h 22 Escambis S121,545.56 69.B6°% 21 indLan River S125,447.81 72.12 20 Wanon 5133.113.9E 76. 19 Lee S 141.070.12 81.1 1 % 18 Sarasota $152.0%.76 87.45% 17 Marbn 5163.D42,09 93 7A% 15 Pineitas $167 04.4.59 96.04 15 Leon $178,729,50 1 D2,751Y. 14 Miami Dade $167.502 44 107.80`% 13 C L&Y $191.6,W49 110.21% 12 Marredee $195,D49.71 112,14°% 11 Palm Beach $208,515.68 119,88°% 10 St Joons 5222.505.83 127.98°% 9 Conre S222,728.36 126.06% 8 Alachua 5223,745.27 128.64°% 7 Monrne S238,378.02 137.059r° 6 emward S242,894.50 139 65°% 5 Osceola 5269,29811 154.83° 4 Hdis boroug h 5301,5553 66 173.375e 3 _Duval $315,110.24 181.17°% 2 _,,-Ole "559,789.04 254,33 1 Ora i471,364,52 271.01% Slate Source: 19% Properly lax Adrminmtration, FL Department of Revenue 7n/00 OT"ED Fax:850-487-3014 Nov 9 '00 16:40 P.08 Rurai Area of Cntical Eoonomic Economic Indicators .. :f'irrrrY>b�t Rants County Rate % Size 67 Gull 13.2 3.38 66 Hand 12.2 3,13 65 Haroee 10.3 2.64 64 St. Lucre 9.0 2.31 63 trr &W Rne 7.5 1.92 62 Okeechobee 7.5 1.92 61 Glades 74 1.90 60 Taylor 7.2 1.85 59 H ntands 6.8 1.74 58 De Sato 5.5 1.69 57 Cajhoum 6.5 1.57 56 Hamilton 5.5 1.67 55 Jackson 6.4 1.64 54 Bay 6.1 r: 1,56 53 Kam, Dade 5.8 T 1.49 52 Holmes . 5 4 1.38 51 0ooe 5.1 1,31 50 Marlin 5.0 1.28 49 Palm Beech 5.0 1,28 48 Putnam 5.0 1.28 47 U 4.8 1.23 48 Pak 4 8 1 23 45 Cfiru$ 4 7 1.21 44 Fra.'lkhn 4 4 1.13 43 Cdumbla 4.3 1.1D 42 Jefferson 4.2 1,08 41 Washi on 4,1 1.05 40 8ruward 4.0 1.03 39 Sartre Ro6a 4.0 1.03 38 Brea-d 3 9 1.D0 37 Gik�hhst 3 9 1.D0 36 Suwannee 3.9 1 00 35 CoUter 3.8 0.97 34 Wano1 3.8 0.97 3.7 0.95 32 Gadsoen 3.6 D.92 31 Marion 3.6 0,92 30 3.5 0.90 29 Nassau 3.4 0.87 28 Baker 3.3 0.85 27 Bradford 3,3 0.85 26 Ftaqier 3.3 0.55 25 Hemando 3.3 0.85 24 Okaioma 3.3 0.55 23 Chanciae 3.2 0.52 12 0.82 21 Dural 3,1 0.79 20 Pas= 3.1 0.79 19 Volusla 3.1 079 18 WakuBa 3.0 0.77 17 Crarpe 2.7 0.69 16 Osceola 2.7 0.69 15 P inwas 27 6.69 14 Seminole 2.7 0,89 13 Sumter 2.7 0.69 12 CI 2.6 0.67 11 Hrllsborouah 2.6 0.67 10 Lake 2.6 0,67 9 Lee 2.6 0.87 8 Union 2.5 .67 7 Lem 2.5 0.54 6 St John$ 2,5 0.54 5 22 0.56 4 Manatee 2.2 0.53 3 Monroe 2.2 0,56 2 AlaCnua 2.1 0.64 1 I Sarasota 2.1 0.54 State 3.9 1.00 . ,wev mywage unempt rvril Kaks, lAU$, FL DLES. 7I7J00 o, 0 a 73 C) Iler 1. O o en In .SZ 2 1 O1 o, e� — —b.87 In U.71 o ssau y OT 0.6. p)m Baacn ;adsden ro M T6dfofd I a/.�ISOn V p 00 ohns n� .utnam 1e���ando X a Q Marlon I-- Lela ette • p Volus a ,� n ECOSYSYSTEM MGMT. )eb Bush Governor Ms. Cherie Trainor Fax:850-922-5380 Feb 7 '01 17:13 - P.C3iO4 D, partment of Envirivn: ent l:Protection Florida State Clearinghouse 06partment of Community Affairs •2555 Shum'ard Oak Boulevard Marjgry StoAerranDouglas Building 3900 :Cori iinonwealth 'Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 $anuary. 10; 2001 David B. 5truhs Secrewy Tallahassee, Florida 323,99-2100 ;RE: US EDA — Com- me*rce. Center Infrast=uaiu>e Improvement Project - City of Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, SM. # Fl~. Q'QO 11.160742C ` Dear Ms. Trainor: The Department has reVi:ewed the Cilyof Ok-techobee's application to the U. S. Department •of Gommdrec, Economic Deye?opmen*iA(id intstrati'on, ('EDA) for funding to construct the .Commerec Center Infrastructure: tmprov6en4rvject itt_Okeechobee, Florida. We find the project :consistent with our authorities iii the Flc�idar Ccastal,',-Mapagement Program; however, Department staff coffer tlw following commekts and recornfendationk !0 Backgiound inforinatioir, regarding:priv.ious.land-use was not provided in the application. The vegetative.,disturb aace and: existing diit.road_described in;the.package indicate that there have been rnan made: altcrations: the..anascape.. Cattle operations are found throughout Okeechobee County and cattle dip' vatsicontairiinated with arsenic are a concern in this area. The property. may also Have been used is.a shooting range, and if: so, lead contamination may be. a concern. The Depait�ient recomrr ends that a phase I audit be conducted prior to permitting to ensure thst:previous land.. ses dick riot result in soil and/or groundwater contamination. ♦ As noted in the.applica6bn, constiructm' dthe infrastructure improvement project will require issuance of an EriviruCtmeAtal: kesvurce� Permit (ER.P per Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, by the :South Florida WaterMhnagement District (SFWMD). In addition, the applicant is proposing to; build it i4jg :Ioyer'Taylor Creek.. PIe=ase be advised that a sovereign submerged lands autiroirizatioir (easOn60 may be required for the proposed bridge of Taylor. Creek is detennified.tAc staie-owned submerged lands, per Chapter 253, Florida Statutes, A request to rcvgew.and.verify sovereign ownership of any proposed creek crossings should be submitted to .he'DEP Division of State Lands, Title and Land Records Section during the ERPeview.pocess ♦ The project proposes. to-impact:forested.and Pion -forested wetlands of varying resource value and quality. The applicant will!bo;required td eliminate or reduce the proposed impacts to More Protection, Less Process" Printed on recrded paper. ECESYSYSTEM MGMT. Fax:850-922-5380 Feb 7 T1 Ms..Cheric Trainor SAl # FL200011160742C Page 2 17:13 P. C4/CZ'• the extent practicable. Aber avoidance and. rriinimization have been exhausted, the mitigation proposed must offset e. adveise frripacts of the project to existing wetland functions and values. ♦ Since the subject property will.bccome]an industrial park, the storpiwater system must be designed to minimize impacts to Tayloi Creek.:Best Management Practices (BMPs) must be 'in place during!construction. After, construction the entire facility will also be required to have a pollution preverition plan,'iequt�ng it plcmentation of BMPa-by the industrial tenants. As noted, a DEP permit:may be'i,e Oki d•for *,e Judge Theruio-Reduction Facility. A detailed analysis of the design and: oper:ation.bf the Sludge Thermo -Reduction Facility should be performed and. subrrii" d ta,the IDeparcment for review to determine the . . wastewater facility permitting requirements.. ;The -.analysis should clearly identify any point . source discharges (air, wastewatef ett..). Coordination between the SFWMD and DEP during the permit review process* highly recommended. We appreciate the opportunity to'comirieni oii tile• EDA application. Please feel free to call meat (850) 487-2231 if you bai�,e any qup.s ions ok need additional information. :.Sin6cfcly, aure. P.1Vlilligan Enviionmchtal Specialist pffic.cofIptergovernmental Programs /lprn. cc: Cheryl. McKee, DEP, Southeast Distzict —R. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS "Dedicated to making Florida a better place to call home" JEB BUSH STEVEN M. SEIBERT Governor Secretary January 11, 2000 Ms. Alberta Simmons, Program Director, EDTF Enterprise Florida The Atrium Building 325 John Knox Road, Suite 201 Tallahassee, Florida 32303 RE: Economic Development Transportation Fund Application City of Okeechobee on behalf of Sheffield Environmental Services, Inc. Dear Ms. Simmons: The Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development requested that the Department of Community Affairs review and provide comments on the Economic Development Transportation Fund (EDTF) application from the City of Okeechobee on behalf of Sheffield Environmental Services, Inc. The Department reviews EDTF applications for consistency with the following program areas: housing and community development, community planning at both the state and local levels, coastal management and emergency management. Based on our review, the Department did not find any discrepancies with the grant application. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cherie Trainor at 414-5495. Thank you. Sincerely, rank Koutnik, Administrator Office of Policy and Planning FK/ct cc: Mr. Bill Veach, City Administrator, City of Okeechobee Mr. Thom Oeffiner, President, Sheffield Environmental Services, Inc. 2555 SHUMARD OAK BOULEVARD • TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-2100 Phone: 850.488.8466/Suncom 278.8466 FAX: 850.921.0781/Suncom 291.0781 Internet address: http://www.dca.state.fl.us CRITICAL STATE CONCERN FIELD OFFICE COMMUNITY PLANNING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2796 Overseas Highway, Suite 212 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Marathon, FL 33050-2227 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100 (305) 289-2402 (850) 488-2356 (850) 413-9969 (850) 488-7956 2.- G\�y OF Ok�Ff ti fCity o Okeechobee ems, do. u 1915'-� Bill L. Veach Office of the City Administrator December 6, 2000 Enterprise Florida Attn: Ms. Alberta Simmons Economic Development Transportation Fund The Atrium Building, Suite 201 325 John Knox Road Tallahassee, Florida 32303 Re: City of Okeechobee - Sheffield Environmental Services Dear Ms. Simmons: Thank you for providing us this opportunity to submit a completed application for funding from the Economic Development Transportation Fund on behalf of Sheffield Environmental Services, Inc. Sheffield has provided information documenting that they will create up to 150 new, year-round, full- time jobs in the new treatment and manufacturing facility they will construct in the site we set aside as our City Commerce Center. This project will also provide for solutions to the wastewater residuals leaching into the Lake Okeechobee watershed mentioned in the 2000-2001 Legislation, known as the Lake Okeechobee Protection Act. At the same time the processed product will provide 150 new jobs and produce a soil enhancement product from the mixture of soils being treated in the thermal section of this facility, with the de -watered wastewater sludge residue. This product will be packaged, marketed and shipped nationally and it is our understanding that it may be also marketed on the international markets. One of the major positive points of this process is that it de -waters the sludge and also processes the water to FDEP Drinking Water Quality, while all other sludge treatments basically heat treat their process and lose the water in doing so. Approximately 12,000,000 gallons per month of Drinking Water Quality water will be available for re -use from this process. This is important at a time when water conservation is so highly sought. 55 S.E. Third Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 • (863) 763-3372 • Fax: (863) 763-1686 Okeechobee City desperately needs these new jobs and we have a substantially higher unemployment rate than the State of Florida (City = 7.2% vs. State = 3.9%). Also our per capita income rate is lower than State averages (City = $18,725 vs. State = $26,845). The overall poverty rate for Okeechobee is 21.6%. One identified reason for this negative impact is the lack of diversification of employment from the basically single source agriculture. This new facility can provide many (up to 150) additional full-time, year-round jobs and at the same time provide for a solution to the wastewater residual, sludge, that is being trucked into our area from the metropolitan areas of Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. In order for the City of Okeechobee to accommodate Sheffield, we must develop our 127 acre parcel of land that had previously been reserved for industrial uses by the City. Our entire project will require approximately $3,825,000. The City Industrial Park, known as the Okeechobee Commerce Center (OCC), design permitting, water, sewer, interior street, lighting, and wetland mitigation is being financed through the following means: CDBG-ED $600,000 (water/sewer and interior streets) Federal EDA $1,525,000 (design costs, roadway drainage, surface -water management) Okeechobee County $300,000 toward the waterway crossing. EDTF $1,125,000. (a) The improvements to 9th Street from US 441 to and including box culverts or bridge over the waterway (Taylor Creek). (b) Construct roadway access to the rail spur. (c) Construct 1,600 linear feet of rail spur including switches and signals that may be required). As Mayor, I believe that this project, involving 4 agencies from the public and one company from the private sector, may be the best City, County, State, Federal and private sector partnership we have ever seen in our area. Sheffield Environmental Services has an office in Lakeland, Florida. However, this facility is the first one in Florida and only one seeking funds from the EDTF, even if other facilities may be necessary in other areas of the State at a later time. Lakeland was chosen as a central office due to its location in the State and our facility is in no way competing with that area, as there is no manufacturing facility planned there. Sheffield will be making a capitol investment of $7,800,000 in their construction of the facility. The reasonable estimate of the projected employment to be created by this project and company is 150 employees within a 3 year period. None of the transportation related portions of this project are scheduled in the County, City or the State Department of Transportation's Plan. This transportation solution will not only alleviate the problem for this City Commerce Center, it may well provide a solution for a future for Okeechobee County and FDOT in their provide alternate emergency by-pass traffic during emergency situations such as the total grid -lock that occurred during Hurricane Floyd. The improvements to NE 9th Street can provide for an outlet for a County by-pass in the future. The County also is providing some funds ($300,000) toward the water -crossing portion of the project. This transportation project is required in order that the company has access, ingress and egress, to the 50 acre parcel of property and have adequate rail spur access. Without this EDTF grant, the project will not be able to proceed, because the remainder of agency grant funds will not cover enough to see the project to fruition. One other very important document I am enclosing as attachment "A" to this letter is page 1076 of the Laws of Florida. I call particular note to the marked paragraph, Section 18, (1) (2). The Florida Legislature passed this legislation specifically for Okeechobee because of the enormous negative impact that the environmental clean-up initiative has and is having upon land uses in most of our. area. Our set -aside industrial area is one of the,. very few areas that can accept industry. Any consideration that can be offered'by utilizing this section of the laws of Florida will be greatly appreciated. The entire City Council is supporting this project and I am very excited about what it can do for the future of our small rural City. We would appreciate your every consideration of our grant packet and ask that due to the schedule of Sheffield Environmental Services that you might expedite processing in order that we may begin as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact either Mr. M. Dale Milita, our consultant at (561) 718-2100, or Mr. Bill Veach, City Administrator, (863) 763-3372 if you need additional information. -s E. Kirk, Mayor of Okeechobee Cc: Bill Veach M. Dale Milita ATTACHMENT".,,, -MAYOR'S LETTER Ch. 92-132 LAWS OF FLORIDA Ch. 92-132 (4) An application for anNPDES permit and other approvals from the state relating to the permitted actiNnty shall be granted or denied by the department within the brie allowed for permit review under 40 C.F.R- part 123, subpart C. Other than for stormwater discharge permitting. the decision on issuance or denial of such permit may not be delegated to another agency or governmental authority. The department is specifically exempted from the time limitations provided in ss 5.120.60 and 403.0376. However, if the department fails to render a permitting decision within the time allowed by 40 C.F.R. part 123, subpart C, or a Memorandum of Agreement executed by the department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, whichever is shorter, the applicant may apply for an order from the circuit court requiring the department to render a decision within a specified time. i (5) The department shall respond, in writing, to any written comments on a pending application for a state NPDES permit which the department receives from the Executive Director, or his designee, of the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission or the Department of Natural Resources, on matters within the commenting agency's jurisdiction. The department's response shall not constitute agency action for purposes of s. 120.57 or other provisions of chapter 120. Section 17. The sum of $250,000 is appropriated for fiscal year 1992-1993 from the Operating Permit Fee Trust Fund, and four positions are authorized, for the Department of Environmental Regulation to develop an application for receipt of delegation of the National Pollution Discharge Summation Program from the Environmental Protection Agency and to develop the necessary procedural and data management changes heeded to implement the program in this state. The department shall issue a report and recommendations by December 1.1992, for further legislative changes needed to implement the program by January 1, 1994. t Section 18. (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to vigorously protect and restore the environment of this state, However, the Legislature recognizes that in some instances such fiWe protection and restoration efforts may adversely affect the local economy in certain areas and s.e -bus the present and future revenue sources of the local government in such areas. Further, it is par rapk the intent of the Legislature to minimize such adverse economic impacts. (2) To the greatest extent practicable, and where consistent with criteria otherwise set forth by law, a state agency which awards or recommends any grant, loan or other financial aid to municipalities or counties is encouraged to give preferential consideration to municipalities or counties which have been adversely affected by an environmental cleanup .initiative conducted by a state or regional agency. Section 19. Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 403.914, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 403.914 jurisdictional declaratory statements- (1) Before applying for a permit to dredge or fill, a property owner, an entity which has the power of eminent domain, or another person with a legal or equitable interest in property may petition the department for a declaratory statement of the dredge and fill jurisdiction of the department. The department shall, by rule, specify information which must be provided and may require authorization to enter upon the property. The department may require a fee of at least $250 and not more than $10,000 to cover the direct costs of acting upon the petition. 1076 this page taken frog: Laws of Florida, Chapter 92-132, Section 18, (1) (2) TEAMWORK 26 6befff etb enbirunmental berbiceg Int. 1815 Cry0tat Rake Mr.7-aketanb, _f t.33801 1-877-95beffielb (974-3334) (863) 682-8852 pb.;(863) 682-9582 fax December 4, 2000 The Honorable James E. Kirk Major, City of Okeechobee 55 SW Third Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Dear Mayor Kirk: Sheffield Environmental Services, Inc. is a new firm in Florida and we are seeking a location for our first Wastewater Residual (Sludge) Processing Plant. We have researched several locations in other states and in several foreign countries, returning to Okeechobee because there is not only a product, wastewater residual (sludge) coming into your area, but also because there is a need to control wastewater residuals from entering the Lake Okeechobee watershed, and the entire ecosystem of the Everglades. We have a Lakeland address for our Corporate Offices. There are no plans to have a processing facility in or near our present Corporate Headquarters. Our first site procurement is looking at Okeechobee and sites in other states. While our Corporate Headquarters will remain in Lakeland, we will have an office at or near our processing facility. Sheffield's key staff and I have been associated with the technology known as thermal processing and incineration for many years, involving the treatment of contaminated soils and other contaminated materials. We have the technology and ability to dewater and treat wastewater residuals (sludge's and other waste streams). The water acquired through the dewatering process will be treated to the Florida Department of Environmental Protections' standard of drinking water, now allowing us to save millions of gallons of previously disposed drinking water, one of natures most precious resources. In addition to the recovery of drinking water, our process, utilizing the sludge we will create another valuable resource, energy, either in the form of gas or electricity. Our initial construction will require a facility on approximately 50 acres of land in an area reserved as industrial. Sheffield will employ 100 to 150 employees within the first 3 years of operation. We will provide job training and will hire and employ as many local residents as possible. Our salary range is projected to be from $8.00 to $12.00 per hour. Mayor, James Kirk Page 2 It is our understanding that through some agencies of the State and Federal Government that there may be grant funds available for providing infrastructure that support new industry/business. With our own initial capital investment of $7,800,000 we would need some assistance in solving what is seen to as transportation related impediments with support infrastructure. We believe that the problem(s) is; a) The City's land, that is available for industrial use is lo'trated in an area that has access only through a residential area, which is not available to or acceptable for heavy truck traffic. The appropriate access would be from US 441 N. at NE 9t' Street. However this street does not meet standards for industrial use and there is no available crossing of Taylor Creek where 9t' Street would enter the industrial park area. b) There is a CSX railroad line adjacent to our industrial site, however there is no rail spur access to this track at this time. c) There is no interior access to the proposed rail spur area for industrial use by clients of the industrial part. If the items outlined above can be alleviated, we can conclude our decision to locate this facility on your site in Okeechobee. A decision on this matter as soon as possible will be appreciated in order that we may limit our site search and eliminate other sites that are under consideration in other States and the Bahamas. While there are other areas of the State of Florida under consideration as future sites, your location is the only one for which we would seek this type of transportation assistance. We plan to develop the proposed 50-acre site, within the industrial park ourselves. It is also our understanding that in the middle of the available site there is a wetland area. As a good neighbor to the environment this wetland area provides us with an opportunity to show FDEP, EPA and others that our facility will not compromise environmental issue. We plan to keep this wetland as a wetland park within our facility area. Please accept my sincerest thank you for, your assistance thus far in helping us seek a site for our new facility and finally a big thank you to your staff, as I know how valuable a good staff can be in working on matters of this importance. ' Sincerely; TIM GATES SHEFFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. CEO and Chairman *beffielb ftbirunmental berbiceg, 3inc. -LEGEN M.IN.C( IfY RIM11fl _ _ M. WQ IWE YY II.Q ,1. _ IMI•. rE .1-11 [.K..1 .V.[. L. fI1Na Iam WIR --- wm. 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SMITH & ASSOCIATES PREPARED FOR �,,,,, SunNO ENfJNtERS OI.WNERS SIIRVEVORf rITV nr nwrrrl--r EXHIBIT 3 MAY 15 AGENDA RESOLUTION NO. 01 - 6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA TO ACCEPT AND IMPLEMENT AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION FUND GRANT (EDTF) FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, STATE OF FLORIDA, THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF TOURISM, TRADE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (OTTED) ON BEHALF OF EDTF BUSINESS SHEFFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC.; PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF THE OTTED AGREEMENT IDENTIFIED AS PROJECT NUMBER 00/01147A; PROVIDING FOR NECESSARY AGREEMENTS TO OBTAIN RELEASE OF FUNDS UNDER THE GRANT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida has applied for an economic development grant from the Office of the Governor, State of Florida, under the Florida Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED), to provide funds for certain development on behalf of a qualifying business, Sheffield Environmental Services Inc., under a project identified as number 00/01147A, and is in receipt of an agreement for adoption of same; and WHEREAS, the agreement with OTTED requires certain assurances by the City in order to obtain release of funds under the agreement; and WHEREAS, the assurances that are required are within the authority of the City to grant, and are in the best interests of the City and the economic vitality of the City as a whole; THEREFORE, be it resolved and adopted by the City of Okeechobee Florida as follows: 1. The City of Okeechobee, Florida accepts and enters into by separate document the agreement with OTTED under project number 00/01147A to obtain grant funds to assist in economic development in conjunction with Sheffield Environmental Services, Inc. 2. That once the subject project is completed, the City of Okeechobee accepts and shall agree to provide future maintenance and attendant costs thereof of the infrastructure or improvements made thereon. 3. That the City shall certify to OTTED, within 180 days of the execution of the OTTED agreement, that Sheffield has secured necessary permits, including but not limited to building permits, and initiated construction of the referenced facilities in this project. 4. That all invoices, statements and related documents generated during implementation of the project shall be submitted to the City for pre -audit and approval by the City prior to release of funds. 5. That the City of Okeechobee certifies that its adopted local government comprehensive plan is in compliance with Chapter 163 Part II, Florida Statutes, and that any amendments to the adopted plan related to the transportation project or EDTF business facility have been determined by the Department of Community Affairs to be in compliance with Chapter 163 Part II, Florida Statutes. 6. That within 180 days of execution of the OTTED agreement, the City will certify to OTTED , and provide copies of appropriate documentation, which substantiates that all required right-of-ways have been obtained, and meet the definition of right-of-ways set forth in 334.03(22), Florida Statutes. 7. The City certifies to OTTED that it will award the construction of this transportation project to the lowest and best bidder in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, rules and regulations. Upon execution, the City will provide a copy of all bid tally sheets and awarded bid contract to OTTED. 8. That the construction of this transportation project shall commence no later than August 27, 2001, and shall be completed by March 15, 2002. The City reserves the right to requests extensions of these dates by OTTED, but shall submit such requests prior to the expiration of the current commencement or project completion dates. 9. That the City of Okeechobee agrees to comply with all other contract provisions set out in the OTTED agreement executed this date, and as hereafter amended. INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED this day of May, 2001. James E. Kirk, Mayor ATTEST: Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC City Clerk APPROVED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council DATE: May 9, 2001 SUBJECT: Status Report FROM: Bill L. Veach, City Administrator Below is a brief summary of past and upcoming events. DEPARTMENT I SYNOPSIS ADMINISTRATION 1. Industrial Park/Sheffield Environmental - We have submitted the EDA grant. John Cook is reviewing the Transportation Grant contract and we plan to bring it before the City Council on May 15th. Dale Milita informs me that the private sector tax exempt bonds/funding have been guaranteed and should therefore be approved. When this occurs, and it looks as though it will, this project should become a reality. The Wastewater Residual Reduction Act passed the House and Senate and awaits the Governor's signature. This bill offers public and private utilities an alternative to land application of sludge. It was supported strongly by the Okeechobee delegation. Additionally, a $300,000 appropriation was approved for industrial site development/ preparation. Attorney Cook is preparing the contract for the sale of land to Sheffield Environmental Services. 2. The City Administrator and City Attorney met with Steven Robbins, an attorney who specializes in insurance matters. He may be retained to assist the City in regard to recouping our expenditures related to Bettye Taylor's claim. 1 DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS ADMINISTRATION We continue to review the documentation which could CONTINUED support our claim for reimbursement of expenses incurred as a result of lapsed reinsurance. The City will be submitting a proof of claim for the bankruptcy proceeding in late June. 1. Police Station - Final work continues on the new Police Station. Furnishings are being assembled inside the building and site work will be completed soon. We plan to dedicate the facility on May 31st at 5:00 p.m. The job continues to be ahead of schedule. Our oversite engineer reports we are getting an excellent job. 2. Tank Tech - We are working with Ardaman & Associates regarding the tank removal/ spillage issue at the City Barn. Funding applications have been ranked by DEP and we are not scheduled for funding at the current time. It still appears obligation will not exceed $10,000. 3. Lawsuit ~ We have officially been served in the Pam Miller lawsuit. Through our liability insurance, we will be provided with attorney services. That attorney is Brian Walsh. Chief Davis and Patrolman Tamer have met with the attorney. I will keep you posted as this issue moves forward. 4. Safety Program - The Safety Manual has been prepared and is being reviewed by PRM. When approval is received, we will be able to move forward with the implementation of a new safety program. This program should help make the City's work environment safer and will qualify us for a reduction in our insurance rates (the same way implementing a drug -free program did). 2 • DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS PUBLIC WORKS 1. The Director of Public Works and the City Administrator met with our engineering consultants and an RFP containing the street project priorities of the City Council is being prepared. 2. Public Works is beginning site work on the new Police Station. CODE ENFORCEMENT 1. The Code Board met on May 81. Attorney Cook was instructed to have all the preliminary paperwork, regarding Marvin Brantley, ready to move forward with foreclosure proceedings within 60 days. The Board plans to review this situation on a month to month basis. 2. Lake-Okee, Inc. / Pogey's Plaza was tabled until the next Code Board meeting. The owners requested more time to have their sign in compliance with sign regulations. 3. Barbara Roof was given a reduction of the existing lien to $500 for her property located in the 100 block of NW 5' Street. FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. Chief Tomey will be attending the Governor's Hurricane Conference from May 14t' thru May 18t'. PLANNING BOARD 1. Meeting May 22, 2001 at 7:15 p.m. - Planning Board will hear a rezone from the existing classification of Residential Single Family (RSF) to Heavy Commercial (HVC), located at the corner of SW 151 Street and South Parrott Avenue, legally described as lots 7 through 12, block 23, South Okeechobee. David Conlon, Rose Conlon and Handy Food Stores, Inc. are the property owners. David and Rose Conlon are the applicants. DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS BOARD OF 1. Meeting May 22, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. - Board of Adjustments ADJUSTMENTS will hear a variance for the replacement of a billboard with one that over exceeds the allowable sign frontage for the size of the lot in Commercial zoning located on lot 7, block 58, City of Okeechobee. 2. Board of Adjustments will also hear a variance for the South setback to be changed from 10 feet to 3 feet for an addition onto an existing non -conforming single family dwelling located on lots 4 and 5, block 4, Royal Oak Addition. Vince and Donna Padgett are the property owners. The property address is 2212 SW 3rd Avenue. OUTSTANDING ISSUES - 1. Updating and modernization of City Ordinances ~ Code Book and LDR's; Telecommunications; Departments and Offices; CITY ATTORNEY Planning and Development; Streets and Sidewalks; Subdivision Regulations; Water and Sewer Regulations (The City Clerk has explored possibilities in this area as well.) 2. Adelphia Cable TV Franchise Agreement Renewal - A proposed franchise agreement is under review by the City Attorney. However, the new Communications Tax Law may significantly impact our existing and future Utility Franchise Agreements. 3. Waste Management regarding proposed changes in the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement - Attorney Cook and the Administrator met with Jeff Sabin of Waste Management and a new contract is being prepared for the Council's consideration. 4. Grit Bankruptcy case ~ Legal action regarding GRIT and Bankruptcy Court is being pursued. We have obtained the services of a bankruptcy attorney. Attorney Cook is working closely with them. 4 DEPARTMENT I SYNOPSIS OUTSTANDING 1. Modernize Code Enforcement Policies and Procedures ISSUES (Chief Tomey 8v Attorney Cook) 2. Enhanced 911 (City and County Staff) Long -Term: 1. Apply for CDBG Grant for continuation of Downtown Project. The City Administrator has had preliminary discussions with DCA. We may be a year or two away from the next phase of this project. However, the Administrator has begun discussion which will hopefully lead to business/volunteer participation. 2. Address traffic congestion problems due to hurricane evacuations. - The City has been asked to participate in the planning of the widening of SR 70 in Okeechobee. The Police Chief, Public Works Director and Administrator recently took part in DOT discussions regarding improvements to 441 North. 3. Adopt a 5 year program addressing growth, economic development, community development and organizational development. 4. Construction of bridge over Taylor Creek for access to City property - This is being addressed in conjunction with the Sheffield proposal. 5 • FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES April 10, 2001 Dear Stakeholders: Jeb Bush Governor Kathleen A. Kearney Secretary I am writing this letter to provide you with the attached update on the closure of G. Pierce Wood (G.P.W.) Memorial hospital. Feel free to pass this information on to interested parties in your area. Since our last written communication we: • completed a Macro -level needs assessment • continued to bring additional Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACT) online; and • worked with stakeholder groups to ensure a smooth transition The Governor has also has released his fiscal year 2001/2002 budget recommendation. His budget proposes $34.2M, of which $26.9 million is specifically for the G. P.W. service area. The funding will help develop the community mental health capacity needed to provide more cost-effective and less restrictive treatment alternatives to hospitalization. Currently the House and Senate committees are involved in the appropriations process. As such, the final mental health budget has yet to be decided. It is anticipated that we will receive appropriate resources to complete the closure plan and fund the necessary additional community resources. Concern for the safety and well being of those living with severe and persistent mental illness and the communities to which they will return continues to be at the forefront of our pia^. As such, we are also realigning the state rr►Pntal health hospital system to ensure that Floridians who require state hospitalization have access to that level of care. We hope this information answers your questions and alleviates many of your concerns. Sincerely, Celeste Putnam, Director Mental Health Program Office 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700 The Department of Children and Families is committed to working in partnership with local communities to ensure safety, wellbeing and self-sufficiency for the people we serve. COMMUNITY TRANSITIONS G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital Status A Monthly Newsletter April 10, 2001 Demographics & Reasons for Transition to Community Based Care • G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital (GPW) is located on State Hwy 31, seven miles east of Arcadia, Fla., in DeSoto County. Opened.in 1947 as an extension of Florida State Hospital, GPW currently has an operating budget of $43 million and has served approximately 600 patients per year. • Counties in the hospital service area include Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades, Highlands, Hardee, Polk, Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Martin. • Persons with severe and persistent mental illness can be safely served in the community. The effectiveness of treatment and supports is substantiated in the Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health (1999). The cost of community services, on the average is less than hospital costs. • About three people with like conditions can be served in the community for the annual cost of one person in a state hospital. How Will the Hospital be Successfully Closed? - Planned Activities for Closure • A careful plan to close the hospital and simultaneously build commun`fty capacity has been developed. Planning activities are coordinated using three major workgroups - Community Development, Hospital Utilization and GPW Closure. Membership of these groups is comprised of stakeholders and departmental staff with a heavy focus on involvement at the local level. Interagency Teams have been developed in each district as well. • The Community Development workgroup is charged with ensuring that the needs of residents leaving the hospital are met. This group focuses heavily on allocating and ensuring that needed services are developed in the community. A major activity of this group is to develop a planned discharge process for residents leaving GPW. The process that has been developed commands accountability through integrated steps between district staff, hospital staff and community providers. This accountability extends into the community after the sresidents-leave, with built-in checkpoints that -promote continuity of care. • No person will be returned to the community without an individual plan for appropriate community services, including a place to live and on -going psychiatric cares. If necessary, the Department has state hospital capacity to serve persons in other state mental hospitals. • The Hospital Utilization workgroup is charged with realigning district catchment areas to ensure beds are available for people who require an acute long-term care in a hospital setting. Also, an important task is to improve facility performance by implementing a utilization management system for the remaining hospitals. • The last group, the GPW Closure Team, is charged with maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for all residents during the bed phase down of GPW. Activities include coordinating moving residents into the community or other hospital settings, transitioning GPW staff into other positions in the area and closing and transferring ownership of the physical plant. • The closure of the GPW Hospital is moving according to schedule. Currently the hospital has 934 employees and 261 patients, which exceeds the target of 275. • On July 1, 2001, we will discontinue admissions. At that time we will have at least 69 short- term residential beds operational. Another 31 beds will be ready by September. • The planned activities are consistent with the Governor's recommendations for $26.9 million added resources for the 18 county GPW area. These resources include: 1. Continuation of 21 Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams throughout the state. Ten of these teams will be located in the GPW catchment area; 2. Ten additional ACT teams to serve approximately 1,000 persons within the GPW catchment area; 3. Additional Crisis Stabilization Units for 21 beds for persons in the GPW 1 :; catchment area; 4. 100 Short-term Residential beds; 5. Services to 216 individuals in a group home settings in the GPW catchment area; 6. Supported housing for approximately 800 people; 7. Medication for 468 people living in the GPW catchment area who are not . Medicaid eligible; 8. Case management for at least 1,125 persons; and 9. Community development for services and supports to develop community capacity. Activities to Assist Affected Employees • Over 1,000 jobs have been projected for the area with negotiations with the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Sexually Violent Predator Program. The Department has developed detailed plans, partnering with these employers, to ensure job opportunities will be available. The new employers will align their hiring dates with the reduction of hospital positions. These plans also provide employees with transition time for training and will assist them in finding equitable employment in their perspective job classifications. • DJJ will announce the positions for GPW employees only. Advertisement will begin by the end of April. Interviews will occur in June for the 150 vacancies to be filled 10-1-01. Calender of Upcomina Meetinas April 17 Baker Act Task Force 1. . , Ft.,Myers ADM Office, at 1 �p.m. April 18 FACT Advisory Committee District 14 Headquarters Bldg., at 3 p.m. April 20 Partners in Crisis Meeting - Bartow County Bldg., Rm. 413, at 9-11 a.m. April 26 Community Discharge Planning Group District 15 Headquarters Bldg., at 9 a.m. Next Issue: May 10 "Transition Success Stories" "Status of Workgroups" 2