1993-11-16232
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
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AGENDA
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
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A. Call meeting to order on November 16, 1993 at 7.00 P.M.
Mayor Kirk called the November 16, 1993 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Invocation was offered by Reverend Ken McDuffie; Pledge was led by Mayor Kirk
B. invocation; Pledge of Allegiance.
Clerk Thomas called the roll:
C. Mayor and Council attendance:
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Present
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Mayor James E. Kirk
Present
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Councilmember Danny P. Entry
Present
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Councilmember Michael G. O'Connor
Present
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Councilmember Jerry E. Walker
Present
Councilmember Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Staff attendance:
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Present
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Attorney John R. Cook
Present
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Administrator John J. Drago
Present
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Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas
Present
Deputy Clerk Lane Gamiotea
D. Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary
Councilmember Entry made a motion to dispense with reading and approve the
of Council Action for the Regular Meeting of October 19,
Summary of Council Action for the Regular Meeting of October 16, 1993, seconded
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by Councilmember O'Connor.
KIRK
ENTRY
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O'CONNOR
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
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November 16, 1993 - Regular Meeting - Page 2 of 8
AGENDA 11 COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION Y N A
E. Motion to approve Warrant Registers for September,
1993:
GENERAL FUND....... $424, 699.26
PUBLIC UTILITIES ...$656,310.21
Motion to approve Warrant Registers for October, 1993:
GENERAL FUND ....... $197,706.26
PUBLIC UTILITIES ...$487,145.66
Councilmember Watford made a motion to approve Warrant Registers for September,
1993, in the amounts of General Fund, four hundred twenty-four thousand, six hundred
ninety-nine dollars, twenty-six cents ($424,699.26) and Public Utilities Fund, six
hundred fifty-six thousand, three hundred ten dollars, twenty-one cents ($656,310.21);
seconded by Councilmember O'Connor.
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Watford made a motion to approve Warrant Registers for October,
1993 in the amounts, General Fund, one hundred ninety-seven thousand, seven
hundred six dollars, twenty-sa( cents ($197,706.26) and Public Utilities Fund, four
hundred eighty-seven thousand, one hundred forty-five dollars, saty-six cents
($487,145.66); seconded by Councilmember Walker.
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR II Mayor Kirk asked if there were any additions, deferrals or withdrawals of items on
WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON TODAY'S AGENDA. today's agenda. There were none.
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AGENDA
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Proclaim Farm City Week - Mayor Kirk.
November 16, 1993 - Regular Meeting - Page 3 of 8
COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION
Mayor Kirk read a Proclamation in its entirety as follows:
'WHEREAS, the prosperity and well-being of this community are dependent upon understanding and
cooperation between the two great elements of our society, farmers and non -farm people, and
WHEREAS, the complexities of their individual endeavors and the divergence of their activities with
decreasing opportunity for interaction could lead to areas of misunderstanding, and
WHEREAS, this misunderstanding must be avoided, and each group must understand its
Interdependency one with the other H our American way of life Is to endure, and
WHEREAS, Farm -City Week provides an unparalleled opportunity for farm and city people to establish
communication to become acquainted,
1, THEREFORE, as Mayor of the City, do hereby proclaim the period of November 18, through November
24, 1993 to be Farm -City Week, and I do further call upon all citizens of this community to participate In
Joint visits, seminars, pageants, fairs, civic and social events conducted during Farm -City Week'
Mayor Kirk then presented the proclamation to Ms. Sandra Brumley, Ms. Freda
Wise and Miss Amy Louthan representing the Farm Bureau.
Ms. Brumley, stated, (while Ms. Wise and Miss Louthan presented Council with
bags of fruits and vegetables) at this time we would like to give you this small token
of appreciation for what you have done for the City. Okeechobee County Farm
Bureau hopes that the events and activities of Farm -City Week will promote a
greater awareness of types and sizes of farms in our area, if a farm resident can
understand urban growth, the city resident can understand the concerns of
agriculture there will be a greater chance of the two working together to solve
common problems such a environmental and government issues.
Mayor Kirk again thanked the representatives for being present.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
2. Hear from Mr. Robert Neal from Playground Pals of
Mr. Robert Neal appeared before the Council explaining he represents the organization,
Okeechobee, Inc. - Mr. Robert Neal (Exhibit 1).
Playground Pals of Okeechobee, Inc., whose goal is to build a playground for the
children of Okeechobee. He briefly explained how the organization came about and
then presented a slide show of playgrounds built in other surrounding communities by
the citizens with the help of Robert Leathers and Associates Architects from Ithaca,
New York.
Following slide presentation and discussion between Council and Mr. Neal,
Councilmember Watford moved to give Administrator Drago the authority to meet with
Department Heads to make out a schedule to use manpower and equipment to help
build a playground as requested by Playground Pals of Okeechobee. Inc.: seconded
by Councilmember O'Connor.
KIRK
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O'CONNOR
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
3. Hear from Mr. Marvin Wheeler regarding Zoning and
Mr. Marvin Wheeler appeared before the Council expressing his feelings about moving
Permitting - Mr. Marvin Wheeler (Exhibit 2).
the Building Department back under the direction of the City due to the many problems
City citizens were having with the department.
Councilmember Watford questioned the status of the City's Land Development
Regulations. Administrator Drago answered, the first two parts, Public Utilities and
Public Works should be ready for Council's consideration in early '94 and the final
parts, the Land Use and intergovernmental coordination will begin after the other two
are completed.
Council discussed at length the County Commission Meeting held concerning the
Planning and Development Department and what they are trying to do to solve the
problems in that department.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
3. Mr. Marvin Wheeler regarding Zoning and Permitting
Mayor Kirk cautioned, if the City should decide to take the Building Department back it
would need to be done properly, the City made mistakes when they had it also, we
continued:
cannot do it half -way or we are going to be making more mistakes than the County is
making. If they are making them.
Administrator Drago was directed by Mayor and Council to ascertain a dollar figure
that it would take to start a Building Department When it could be out into place,
looking at all the aspects of putting the department in place.
Administrator Drago informed Council, before a building official could be hired there
are other items that would have to be taken care of. For example: all the land
development regulations have to be in place, all the forms in place, a seven member
Planning Board in place and then look at the contract with the County for when it
would come back to the City.
Mayor Kirk encouraged Mr. Wheeler to ask "the people" he refered to, who has had
problems with the Building Department to call Administrator Drago in order for the
Council to get an idea of the size of the problem.
4. Motion to appoint Mr. Richard Bonnell as a new
Councilmember Watford made a motion to appoint Mr. Richard Bonnell as a new
Maintenance Operator - Director of Public Works
Maintenance Operator assigned to the Public Works Department, seconded by
(Exhibit 3).
Councilmember Walker.
Director Elders introduced Mr. Bonnell to the Council. Mayor Kirk extended a
welcome.
KIRK
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ENTRY
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O'CONNOR
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
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AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION/DISCUSSION ILY N A
F. NEW BUSINESS
5. Motion to approve $39,300.00 to Lawson, Noble &
Associates for engineering services for the 93194
paving program - Director of Public Works (Exhibit 4).
6. Motion to approve an elevated storage tank contract
with Kimmins Recycling Corporation in the amount of
$34,444.00 - City Administrator (Exhibit 5).
Councilmember Walker made a motion to approve thirty-nine thousand nine hundred
dollars ($39,300.00) to Lawson, Noble and Associates for engineering services for the
93194 paving program, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor.
Following brief discussion, vote is as follows:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Watford made a motion to approve a contract with Kimmins Recycling
Corporation in the amount of thirty-four thousand four hundred forty-four dollars
($34,444.00) for elevated storage tank demolition and utility modifications; seconded
by Councilmember O'Connor. (This is for the removal of the water tank at Southwest
23rd Street and 3rd Avenue).
Following brief discussion between Council and Engineer Reese, vote is as follows:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
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7. Motion to approve a Hydrogen Peroxide Chemical
Councilmember Watford made a motion to approve FMC Corporation in the amount of
contract with the FMC Corporation in the amount of
thirty-three thousand, for hundred eighty dollars ($33,480.00) for a hydrogen peroxide
$33,480.00 - City Administrator (Exhibit 6).
chemical contract; seconded by Councilmember Entry.
Following brief discussion, vote is as follows:
KIRK
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O'CONNOR
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
8. Motion to approve a partial pay request to Butler
Councilmember Entry made a motion to approve a partial pay request (number fore) to
Construction Co. in the amount of $300,837.34 - City
Butler Construction Co. in the amount of three hundred thousand, eight hundred thirty -
Administrator (Exhibit 7).
seven dollars, thirty-four cents ($300,837.34) (for the Groundwater Treatment Plant
Phase / as recommended by Engineer Bill Reese of RMA, Project #92-158);
seconded by Councilmember Walker.
Follow brief discussion, vote is as follows:
KIRK
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ENTRY
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O'CONNOR
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WALKER
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WATFORD
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MOTION CARRIED.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
9. Motion to approve a final pay request to Better
Roads in the amount of $71,991.99 - Director of
Public Works (Exhibit 8).
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor -
NOTICE 1S HEREBY GIVEN THAT IF ANY PERSON SHOULD DECIDE TO APPEAL
ANY DECISION MADE AT THIS MEETING OF THE CnY COUNCIL, SUCH PERSON
WILL NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS
MAD�I;.N H INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE
APPEAL IS aSED.
James E. Kirk, 44AYOR
ATTEST
Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, CITY CLERK
Councilmember Entry made a motion to approve a final pay request to Better Roads in
the amount of seventy-one thousand, nine hundred ninety-one dollars, ninety-nine cents
($71,991.99) (for the '93 Road Improvements as recommended by Engineer Dan Willard
of Knepper & Willard, Project #7218-93); seconded by Councilmember O'Connor.
Following brief discussion, vote is as follows:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting at 8:17
p.m.
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KEtCHOBEE_____
CITY CO CIL MEETING
Call Meeting to order on November 16, 1993, at
Invocation offered by Reverend Ken McDufe;
Mayor and Council Attendance:
Mayor James E. Kirk
Councilmember Danny P. Entry
Councilmember Michael G. O'Connor I
Councilmember Jerry E. Walker
Councilmember Dowling H. Wattord, Jr.
Staff Attendance:
Citv Attomev Cook
Chy Administrator Drago
City Clerk Thomas
Deputy Clerk Gamiotea
Motion to dispense with reading and approve
of October 19, 1993.
_ E Modon to approve Warrant Registers for
General Fund $424,699.26
Public Utilities $656,310.21
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dge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk
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a Summary of Council Action for the Regular Meeti.
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�CARRIE DENIED
Motion to approve Warrant Registers for
General Fund $197,706.26
Public Utiiltles $487,145.66
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REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Proclaim Farm City Week - Mayor
Hear from Mr. Robert Ateal from P
(Exhibit 1)
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WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON TODArS AGEND:
and Pals of Okeechobee, Inc. - N r. oberteal
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Wp(a cPublic Works (Exhibit 3) _
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Motion to approve $39,300! 00 to Lawson, oble & Associates for engineering services thr —
the 93/94 paving program - Director of Pu c Works (Exhibit 4)
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6. Motion to approve an elevated storage fa ri contract with Kimmins Recycling Corporation
in the amount of $34,444.00 - City Admin ' trator (Exhibit 5)
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7. Motion to approve a Hydrogen Per
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the amount of $33,480.00 - City Ad i istrator (Exhibit 6)
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$3oo, 837.34 - City Administrator (Exhibit
9. Motion to approve a final pay request to
Public Works (Exhibit 8)
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CITY COUTNCIL MEETING
Call Meeting to order on November 16, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. qJ0,daL46L I1 kqq A
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Invocation offered by Reverend lCen McDuffie; edge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk •fit Al,
Mayor and Council Attendance:
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Mayor James E. Kirk - +!
Councilmember Danny P. Entry 1/ .
Councilmember Michael G. O'Connor I
Councilmember Jerry E. Walker
Councilmember Dowling H. Wattord, Jr.I
Staff Attendance:
City Attomev Cook ! -
City Administrator Drago
City Clerk Thomas
Deputy Clerk Gamiotea
Motion to d1spen9e with reading and approve a Summary of Council Action for the Regular Mee!
of October 19, 1993.
Motion to approve Warrant Registers for Is
General Fund $424,699.26
Public Utilities^ $656,310.21
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Motion to approve Warrant Registers for Octo r, 1993; LA-1 e..� c-,Ap_,
General Fund $197,706.26
Public Ut►Iltles .A $487,145.66
REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Proclaim Farm City Week - Mayor K
2. Hear from Mr. Robert Neal from Pla
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$300,837.34 - Cify Administrator (Exhib7)
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OFFICIAL AGENDA
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A. Call Meeting to order on November 16, 1993, at 7.00 p.m.
S. Invocation offered by Reverend Ken McDuffie; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor iGrk
C. Mayor and Council Attendance:
Mayor James E. Kirk
Councllmember Danny P. Entry
Councilmember Michael G. O'Connor
Councilmember Jerry E. Walker
Councilmember Dowling R. Watford, Jr. _
City Attorney Cook
City Administrator Drago
City Clerk Thomas
• Deputy Clerk Gamiotea
D. Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Regular Meeting
of October 19, 1993
E Motion to approve Warrant Registers for September, 1993.
General Fund
$424,699.26
Public UffiNes
$656,310.21
Motion to approve Warrant Registers for October, 1993.
General Fund
$197,706.26
Public Uf Nes
$467,145.66
REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON TODArS AGENDA
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F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Proclaim Farm City Week - Mayor Kirk
2. Hear from Mr. Robert Neal from Playground Pals of Okeechobee, Inc. - Mr. Robert Neal
(E�d�ibit 1)
3. Hear from Mr. Marvin Wheeler regarding Zoning and Permitting - Mr. Marvin Wheeler
(Exhibit 2)
4. Motion to appoint Mr. Richard Bonnell as a new Maintenance Operator - Director of
Public Works (Exhibit 3)
5. Motion to approve $39,300.00 to Lawson, Noble & Associates for engineering services for
Me 93194 paving program-= Director of Public Works (Exhibit 4) - -
6. Motion to approve an elevated storage tank contract with Kimmins Recycling Corporation
in the amount of $34,444.00 - City Administrator (Exhibit 5)
7. Motion to approve a Hydrogen Peroxide Chemical contract with the FMC Corporation in
the amount of $33,480.00 - City Administrator (Exhibit 6)
8. Motion to approve a partial pay request to Butler Construction Co. in the amount of
$300, 837.34 -City Administrator (Exhibit 7)
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F. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
9. Motion to approve a final pay request to Better Roads in the amount of $71,991.99 - Director of
Public Works (Exhibit 8)
ADJOURNMENT
. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IF ANY PERSON SHOULD DECIDE TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE AT
THIS MEETING OF THE C17Y COUNCIL, SUCH PERSON WILL NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD
OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONYAND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE
APPEAL IS BASED. _
FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATI
PHONE:
(407) 597-4898
SANDRA BRUMLEY
Cmkmw Wamenkr abedor
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7801 SW Conners HIgMMy 441
Okeechobee, FL U974
WHEREAS, the prosperity and well-being of
understanding and cooperation between the i
farmers and non -farm people, and
WHEREAS, the complexities of their individ
activities with decreasing opportunity for int
misunderstanding, and
WHEREAS, this misunderstanding must be
its interdependency one with the other if our
WHEREAS, Farm -City Week provides an
people to establish communication to beo
I, THEREFORE, as Mayor of the City, do hei
through November 24,1993 to be Farm -City
citizens of this community to participate in jI
and social events conducted during Farm-G
Signed in the City of
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community are dependent upon
great elements of our society;
endeavors and the divergence of their
:lion could lead to areas of
and each group must understand
n way of life is to endure, and
2led opportunity for farm and city
ainted,
proclaim the period of November 18
!k; and I do further call upon all
visits, seminars, pageants, fairs, civic
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PLAYGROUND PALS
1005 SW 13th St.,OKEECHOBEE, FL.
(813)467-2773
November 1, 1993
Mr. John Drago
City Administrator
Okeechobee, F1.
4974
Re: Giving presentation to City Council.
Dear Mr. Drago,
I gave a twenty -minute Presentation to the County Commission
on Thursday October 28. Council O'Conner was present at this
meeting and suggested I give the same presentation to the City
Council at their next meeting on Tuesday November 16th. Please
place me on the agenda for this meeting.
Playground Pals of Okeechobee, I . is a non-profit Corporation
with one goal, to build and help maintain a community playground
for the Children of Okeechobee.We chose Robert Leathers and Asso.
Architects from Ithaca, New York to design and build our playground
because of the unique and creatj,,%e playground he offers and
because of the success area commimities have had using his
step by step plan for building Playgrounds. These playgrounds
are built by volunteers using dortations. We chose the playground
site at the Sports Complex as our location to build in mid 1994.
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We are seeking donations of money, materials and equipment
to help build our playground. We will also need several hundred
volunteers to complete the playgr nd within the five day
construction period.
We need everyone's help to make t "s project a success.
If you have any questions please ntact me at 467-2773.
Thank you.
Robert Neal
President
Playground Pals of Okeechobee, In
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Enclosures,
Step by Step Plan
Permission to build letter from C
Master Plan of Sports Complex
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
Sample Budget
Question and Answer flyer
list of Trustees
List of -Committee members
unty
1005 SW 13th St., Okeechobee, F1. 34974
(813)467-2773
Here is a list of Committee
Mr. Keith Hummon
Mrs.Kay Duke
Mrs.Candice Bermea
Mrs.Virginia McKuhen
Mr.C.W. Mears -
Mr.Herb Nix
Mrs.Deby Godsell
Mrs.Cheryl Rabinozitz
Mrs. Beverly Fell
Mr. Darrell Enfinger
TOOLS
CHILDRENS
CHILDCARE
FUNDRAISING
FOOD
MATERIALS
SPECIAL NEEDS
VOLUNTEERS
P.R.
SITE
Octoberll,1993
s. Some numbers are unlisted.
679 NW 4th Ave.
357-1335
0130 SE 126th Blvd.
467-1891
22 NE 29th Ave.
467-6174
09 SE 12th St.
763-0863
622 SE 47th Terr.
763-7640
501 SE 4th St.
763-0326
2651 NE 26th Ave.
467-1332
286 SW 13th Ct.
357-2537
35 SE 13th Ave.
357-2209
)01 SW 6th Ave.
763-5383
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
DISTRICT DIRECTOR
C - 1130
ATLANTA9 GA 30301
Date'
Emplo
a Identification Number:
OCT 5
1993
6
- 419422
Case
u ber:
PLAYGROUND PALS
OF OKEECHOBEE INC
Contac
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Person:
1005 SW 13TH ST
OKEECHOBEE, FL
34974
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RTA VAN METER
Contac
Telephone Number:
(4
) 331-0185
Accoun
ng Period Ending:
De
ember 31
Founda
on Status Classification:
50
1 a) (2)
Advancip
Ruling Period Begins:
Ju
69 1993
Advanci
Ruling Period Ends:
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December
31-1 1997
Addendin
Applies:
Dear Applicant:
l
Based on information you suppliedi and as uming your operations will be as
stated in your application for recognition of xemptione He have determined you
are exempt from federal income-tax under sec I n 501(a) of the Internal Revenue
Code as an organization described in section 5 1(c)(3).
Because you are a nerdy created organizat ony we are not now making a
final determination of your foundation status nder section 509(a) of the Code.
Hokevery he have deteralned that you can reasD ably expect to be a publicly
supported organization described in section 5 (a)(2).
Accordingly, during an advance ruling pe od you Will be treated as a
publicly supported organizationv and not as a rivate foundation. This advance
ruling period begins and ends on the dates sh n above.
Within 90 days after the end of your adv
send us the Information needed to determine N
ments of the applicable support test during t
establish that you have been a publicly sVppo
fy you as a section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) or
to meet the requirements of the applicable sul
the public support requirements during the a&
classify you as a private foundation for futui
you as a private foundationv we will treat yoi
your beginning date for purposes of section 51
:e ruling periode you must
Cher you have met the require -
advance ruling period. If you
!d organizations we Hi I 1 classi-
iization as long as you continue
in test. If you do not Meet
ice ruling periodv we wi I I
periods. Alsoe if He classify
s a private foundation from
d) and 4940.
Grantors and contributors may rely on our determination that you are not a
private foundation until 90 days after the end of your advance ruling period.
If you send us the required information within the 90 days, grantors and
contributors may continue to rely on the advance determination until He make
a final determination of your foundation status
If we_pubIish a notice in the Internal
ue Bulletin --stating that He
Letter_1045 (DO/CG)
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PLAYGROUND PALS OF OKEECHOBEE INC
will no longer treat you as a publicly supported organization, grantors and
contributors may not rely on this determination after the date we publish the
notice. In addition+ if you lose your status as a publicly supported organi-
zation, and a grantor or contributor was responsible fort or was aware of, the
act or failure to act, that resulted in your loss of such status, that person
may not rely on this determination from the date of the act or failure to act.
Also, if a grantor or contributor learned that we had given notice that you
would be removed from classification as a publicly supported organization, then
that person may not rely on this determination as of the date he or she
acquired such knowledge.
If you change your sources of support, your purposes, character, or method
of operation, please let us know so we can consider the effect of the change on
your exempt status and foundation status. If you amend your organizational
document or bylaws, please send us a -copy of the amended document or bylaws.
Also, let us know all changes in your name or address.
As of January 1, 19841 you are liable for social securities taxes under
the Federal Insurance Contributions Act on amounts of $100 or more you pay to
each of your employees during a calendar year. You are not liable for the tax
imposed under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA).
Organizations that are not private foundations are not subject to the pri-
vate foundation excise taxes under Chapter 42 of the Internal Revenue Code.
However, you are not automatically exempt from other federal excise tares. If
you have any questions about excise, employment, or other federal taxes, please
let us know.
Donors may deduct contributions to you as provided in section 170 of the
Internal Revenue Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to you
or for your use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they
meet the applicable provisions of sections 20559 21061 and 2522 of the Code.
Donors may deduct contributions to you only to the extent that their
contributions are gifts, with no consideration received. Ticket purchases and
similar payments in conjunction with fundraising events may not necessarily
qualify as deductible contributions, depending on the circumstances. Revenue
Ruling 67-2469 published in Cumulative Bulletin 1967-29 on page 1041 gives
guidelines regarding when taxpayers may deduct payments for admission to, or
other participation in, fundraising activities for charity.
You are not required to file Form 9901 Return of Organization Exempt From
Income Tax, if your gross receipts each year are normally $25000 or less. If
you receive a Form 990 package In the mail, simply attach the label provided,
check the box in the heading to indicate that your annual gross receipts are
normally $25,000 or less+ and sign the return.
If you are required to file a return you must file it by the 15th day of
the fifth month after the end of your annual accounting period. We charge a
penalty of $10 a day when a return is filed late, unless there is reasonable
- Letter 1045 (DO/CG)
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PLAYGROUND PALS OF OKEECHOBEE INC
cause for the delay. However, the maximum
$59000 or 5 percent of your gross receipts
may also charge this penalty if a return is
your return is complete before you file it.
nalty we charge cannot exceed
r the year, whichever is less. We
vt complete. So, please be sure
You are not required to file federal income tax returns unless you are
subject to the tax on unrelated business intome under section 511 of the Code.
If you are subject to this taxi you must fi e an income tax return on Form
990-T, Exempt Organization Business Income ax Return. In this letter we are
not determining whether any of your present or proposed activities are unre-
lated trade or business as defined in sects 513 of the Code.
-- You need an employer identification nu ber even if you have no employees.
If an employer identification number was no entered on your application, we
will assign a number to you and advise you f it. Please use that number on
all returns you file and in all corresponds ce with the Internal Revenue
Service.
If we said in the heading of this lett
addendum enclosed is an integral part of th
Because this letter could help us reso
status and foundation status+ you should ke
If you have any questions, please con
telephone number are shown in the heading
EncIosure(s):
Addendum
Form 372-C
that an addendum applies, the
letter.
any questions about your exempt
it in your permanent records.
t the person whose name and
this letter.
rely yours,
Paul Williams
Dis ict Director
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Letter 1045 (DO/CG)
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You are required to make your annual return available for public inspection
for three years after the return is due. You are also required to make
available a copy of your exemption applicationv and supporting documentsT and
this exemption letter. Failure to make these documents available for public
inspection may subject you to a penalty of $10 per day for each day there is
failure to comply (up to a maximum of $59000 in the case of an annual return).
See Internal Revenue Service Notice 83-1209 1988-2 C.B. 4549 for additional
information.
If your organization conducts fund-raising events such as benefit dinners,
auctionsv membership drivesi etc.9 where something of value is received in
return for contributions+ you can help your donors avoid difficulties with
their income tax returns by assisting them in determining the proper tax
treatment of their contributions. To do this you shouidv in advance of the
events determine the fair market value of the benefit received and state it
in your fund-raising materials such as solicitationse tickets, and receipts
in such a way that your donors can determine how much is deductible and how
much is not. To assist you in thist the Service has issued Publication 13917
Deductibility of Payments Made to Charities Conducting Fund -Raising Events.
You may obtain copies of Publication 1391 from your local IRS Office.
Guidelines for deductible amounts are also set forth in Revenue Ruling 67-246,
1967-2 C.B. 104 and Revenue Procedure 90-121 1990-1 C.B. 471 and Revenue
Procedure 92-499 1992-26 I.R.B. 18.
The value of time or personal services contributed to your organization by
volunteers is not deductible by those volunteers as a charitable contribution
for Federal income tax purposes. You should advise your volunteers to this
effect.
FLORIDA DEPART , NT OF STATE
Jim S ' h
Secretary f Ptate
July 14, 1993
ROBERT E. NEAL
1005 S.W. 13 ST.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
The Articles of Incorporation for PLAYGROU PALS -OF OKEECHOBEE, INC.
were filed on July 6, 1993, and assigned clocument number N93000003148.
Please refer to this number whenever corresponding with this office.
Enclosed is the certification requested.
A corporation annual report will be due this o f ce between January 1 and May 1
of next year. A Federal Employer Identific tin (FEi) number will be required
before this report can be filed. Please app y NOW with the Internal Revenue
Service by calling 1-800-829-3676 and reque t ng form SS-4.
Please be aware if the corporate address cha ges, it is the responsibility of the
corporation to notify this office.
Should you have questions regarding corpormlons, please contact this office at
the address given below.
Sandra Pearce
Corporate Specialist
New Filings Section
Division of Corporations Letter Number: 793AO0123720
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I certify the attached is a true and correct copy of the Articles of Incorporation of
PLAYGROUND PALS OF OKEECHOBEE, INC., a Florida corporation, filed on
July 6, 1993, as shown by the records of this office.
The document number of this corporation is N93000003148.
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BYLAWS OF
PLAYGROUND PALS
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Section 1 NAME.
The name of the corporation
OKEECHOBEE, INC."
Section 2 SEAL.
The seal of the Corporation
shall bear the name of the Corpor
incorporation. The seal shall be
affixed to formal documents execu
which by law or custom the corpor
Is customarily affixed.
Section 3 OFFICE.
The principal office of the
City of Okeechobee, County of Oke
corporation may have such other o
within or without the state of F1
designate from time to time by re
A. The Corporation is organ
the following purposes: Religious
public saftey, literary, or educa,
national or international amateur
part of its activities involve th
equipment), or for the prevention
as specified in Section 501(c)(3)
not permitted to be carried on by
income tax under Section 501(c)(3
B. No part of the net earni
the benefit of any director or tr
the Corporation, or any private i
compensation may be paid for sery
Corporation effecting one or more
trustee or officer of the Corpora
shall be entitiled to share in th
corporate assets upon dissolution
part of the activities of the Cor
propaganda, or otherwise attempti
Corporation shall not participate
publication=of distribution of st
behalf of any candidate for. ,pu.bli
OKEECHOBEE, INC.
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11 be "PLAYGROUND PALS OF
all be in the form of a circle and
Ion and the year of its
ept by the Secretary and shall be
a in the name of the Corporation to
e seal is required to be affixed or
rporation shall be located in the
hobee, and State of Florida. The
Ices at such other places, either
Ida, as the Board of Trustees may
lution.
ed exclusively for one or more of
Charitable, Scientific, testing for
onal purposes, or to foster
ports competition(but only if no
provision of athletic facilities or
f cruelty to children or animals,
nd shall not carry on activities
Corporation exempt from federal
of the code.
s of the Corporation shall inure to
tee of the Corporation, officer of
ividual (except that resonable
es rendered to or for the
f its purposes), and no director,
on, or any private individual,
distribution of any of the
f the Corporation. No substantial
ration shall be the carrying on of
to influence legislation, and the
n, or intervene in (including the
ements) any political campaign on
office.
C. upon dissolution of thei�orporation or the winding up of its
affa-irs, the assets of the Corporation shall be distributed,
exclusively to Charitable, religions, scientific, testing for public
saftey, literary, or educational organizations which would then
qualify under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, as it
now exists or may hereafter be amended.
ARTICLE III
NO MEMBERS
The Corporation shall have no members. The Board of Trustees may
take any action which is permitted or required to be taken by members
of a not -for -profit Corporation under Florida law by the affirmative
vote of a majority of the entire Board of Trustees, without the
necessity of any prior action by the Board of Trustees which would
have otherwise been required by law for such action if there were
members entitiled to vote on such action.
ARTICLE IV
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Manaaement of. Cornorati.on Affairs.
The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by a board of
Trustees, each of whom shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
and a resident of the State of Florida.
Section 2. Composition of Board.
The trustees of the Corporation shall be elected by majority vote
of the Trustees then serving at the time of said selection.
Section 3. Number of Trustees.
The number of Trustees shall be fifteen (15). Each Trustee shall
be entitiled to one vote.
Section 4. Election.
The Trustees named in the Articles of Incorporation shall serve
on the Board of Trustees until their successors are duly appointed by
the Trustees.
Section 5. Vacancv.
Vacancies on the Board of Trustees occuring during the year by
death, resignation, refusal to serve, or otherwise, shall be filled
for the unexpired term by the Board of Trustees.
Section 6. Resianation.
_ Any Trustee may resign at any time by delivering his or her
written resignation to the Board of Trustees or to the President or
Secretary. Such resignation shall become effective upon receipt
unless it is specified to be effective at some time or upon the
happening of some other event.
Section 7. Removal.
0
Any Trustee may be removed,
time, by a majority vote of all T
Section S. CommitteesL.
The Board of Trustees, by th
Board, may appoint such committee
and duties as the Board may deem
MEETINGS OF T
Section 1. p"ce of Meetings.
The meetings of the Board of
principal office of the Corporatio
the State of Florida that the Pres
designate.
Section 2. Annual Meeting.
The Board of Trustees shall n
provided by resolution of the Boar
the Board shall be held at such ti
resolution of the Board.
Section 3. Special Meetinos.
her with or without cause, at any
tees then serving.
ote of a majority of the entire
nd delegate to them such powers
isable.
OF TRUSTEES
ustees shall be held at the
or at any place within or without
ent may from time to time
each year, unless otherwise
Such other regular meetings of
and place as may be specified by
Special meetings of the Board f Trustees may be called at any
time by the President, or by two ( or more Trustees.
Section 4. Notice of Meetings -
Notice of any regular or spec
shall be given at least three (3)
notice sent by any usual means of
or her address as shown by the rec
notice may be waived before, at, o
Section 5. Waiver of Notice.
Attendace of a Trustee at a m
notice of such meeting, except whe
the express purpose of objecting t
because the meeting is not lawfull
Section 6. Quorum.
At all meetings of the Board
Trustees then in office shall cons
of business, except where a greate
these bylaws. When a quorum is on
it is not broken by the subsequent
and a meeting may be adjourned des
Section 7. Voting of Trustees.
'The vote of the majority of T
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1 meeting of the Board of Trustees
ys previously thereto by written
mmunication to each Trustee at his
ds of the Corporation. However,
after any meeting.
ting shall constitute a waiver of
a Trustee attends a meeting for
the transaction of any business
called or convened.
Trustees, a majority of all the
tute a quorum for the transaction
number is required by statute or
present to organize the meeting,
ithdrawal of any of those present,
to the absence of a quorum.
ees at a meeting at which a
hhP RnArti. unless a vote of a
__ greater number is required by statute or these Bylaws..
Section 8. Procedure.
The order of business and all other matters of procedure at every
meeting of Trustees shall be determined by the presiding officer.
Section 9. Action by Written Consent of Trustees Without Meetina.
Whenever pursuant to statute or these Bylaws the Trustees are
required or permitted to take any action by vote, such action may be
taken without a meeting on written consent, setting forth the action
so taken, signed by all the Trustees. Written consent thus given by
the Trustees shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote of the
Trustees.
Section 10. Compensation.
No Trustee shall receive, directly or indirectly, any salary,
compensation, or emolument from the Corporation as such Trustees or in
any other capacity.
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers.
The officers of the Corporation shall be the President, Vice -
President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as may be
prescribed from time to time by the Board of Trustees. The Secretary
need not be a Trustee of the Corporation. All other Officers must be
Trustees of the Corporation.
Section 2. Election and Term of Office.
The Officers of the Corporation shall be elected directly by the
Board of Trustees at its first meeting, and thereafter at its annual
meeting to serve until the next ensuing annual meeting, or until their
successors shallhave been duly elected and qualified. Any officer,
however, may be removed at any time with or without cause, by the
affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Board of Trustees. If the
Office of any officers becomes vacant for any reason, the vacancy
shall be filled by the Board of Trustees.
Section 3. Resianation.
Any officer may resign at any time by notifying the Board of
Trustees or the President or the Secretary of the Corporation. Such
resignation shall take effect at the time specified therin, and unless
otherwise specified in such resignation, the acceptance thereof shall
not be necessary to make it effective.
Section 4. President.
The President shall be Chief executive officer of the Corporation,
shall serve as ex officio member of all duly constituted committees,
shall supervise the general management and the affairs of the
Corporation, and shall carryout the orders and resolutions of the
Board of Trustees. Except as otherwise authorized by resolution of
the Board of Trustees, the President shall execute (manually or by
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facsmile signature) all agreements,
other evidences of indebtedness and
Corporation on behalf of the Corpora
Section 5. Vice President.
The Vice President shall have a
president in the absence or disabili
Corporation. The Vice President sha
the Board of Trustees shall prescrib
president.
Section 6. Secretary.
The Secretary shall keep the mi
shall have custody of the seal of th
attest the same to documents when du
Trustees, shall attend to the givin
Corporation, shall have charge of su
of Trustees may -order, shall attend
assigned, and shall perform all the
Section 7. Treasurer.
The Treasurer shall have the ca
and securities of the Corporation, s
name of the Corporation in such bank
Trustees may elect, shall make inves
with the appr-oval of the Board of Tr
Instrument as may require the Treasu
approval of the President, shall at
Corporate books and accounts to any
Corporation upon request, and at the
present an annual report setting for
of the Corporation.
Section 1. Surities and Bonds.
In case the Board of Trustees s
agent of the Corporation shall execu
such sum and with such surity or sur
direct, conditioned upon the faithfu
to the Corporation and including res
the accounting for all property,_ fun
Corporation which may come into the
Section 2. E,gcal YeaL.
The fiscal year of the Corporat
Trustees from time to time, subject
Section 3. Indemnifcation.
( a ) - To the extent permitted ..b
Indemnify anyperson, .made a. party-.t
'In the riqht bf the Corporation -to p
ntracts, deeds, bonds, notes, or
y other instruments of the
on.
the powers and functions
of the president of the
perform such other duties
or as delegated by the
of the
as
tes of the Board of Trustees,
Corporation, and shall affix and
authorized by the Board of
or serving of all notices of the
books and papers as the Board
o such correspondence as may be
ties incidental to his office.
and custody of all the funds
11 deposit said funds in the
r trust company as the Board of
.ents, other than deposits, only
tees, shall assign such
is signature but only with the
1 reasonable times exhibit the
ustee or officer of the
nd of each corporate year shall
In full the financial condition
11 so require, any officer or
to the Corporation a bond in
ies as the Board of Trustees may
performance of his or her duties
nsibility for negligence and for
, or securities of the
ficer's or agent's hands.
shall be fixed by the Board of
applicable law.
aw,. th& .;.Carporat lon ,.steal l
n action,, other than.. one. by. or: . .
ure judgement in its- favor., by,
reason of. the fact, that be_ -or she was a trustee or officer of. tbe:,
Corporation, against the reasonable expenses, including attorneys'
fees, actually and necessarily incurred by him or herin connection
with the defense of such action, or in connection with an appeal
therin, except in relation to matters as to which such Trustees or
officer is adjudged to have breached his or her duty to the
Corporation under Chapter 617 of the Florida Not -for -Profit
Corporation Law.
(b) To the extent permitted by law, the Corporation shall
Indemnify any person, made or threatened to be made, a party to an
action or proceeding other than one by or in the right of the
Corporation to procure judgement in its favor, whether civil or
criminal, including an action by or in the right of any Corporation of
any type or kind, domestic or foreign, or any partnership, joint
venture, trust, employee benefit plan, or other enterprise, which any
Trustee or officer of the Corporation served in any capacity at the
request of the Corporation, by reason of the fact that he, his
testator, or personal representative was a trustee or officer of the
Corporation, or served such other corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust, employee benefit plan, or other enterprises in any
capacity, against judgement, fines, amounts paid in settlement and
reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees actually and
necessarily incurred as a result of action or proceeding, or any
appeal therin, if such trustee or officer acted in good faith for a
purpose which he reasonable believed to be or, in the case of service
for any other corporation or any partnership, joint venture, trust,
employee benefit plan, or other enterprise, not opposed to, the best
interest of the Corporation and, in criminal actions or proceedings,
in addition, had no resonable cause to believe that his conduct was
unlawful.
(c) The foregoing rights of indemnification shall not be
exclusive of other rights to which any trustee, officer, or other
person may be entitled.
(d) The Corporation may procure or cause to be procured any
insurance for trustee and officers authorized by law.
ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENT
These bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed by the Board of
Trustees of the Corporation at any regular meeting or at any special
meeting called for that purpose, provided, however, that notice of the
proposed amendment, alteration, or repeal shall be given to each
Trustee at least five (5) days prior to the date of the meeting at
which the Bylaws are to be altered, amended, or repealed; provided,
however, that no notice shall be required if all Trustees are present
and all vote in favor of the amendment.
ARTICLE IX
GIFTS TO CORPORATION
A. Method of Anministration. Donors may make gifts to the
Corporation by naming or otherwise identifying the Corporation to hold
the property contributed. The gifts shall vest in the Corporation
upon receipt and acp--ptance by it (whether signified by an officer,
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employee, or agent of the Corporat
_., Corporation shall be administered
which shall directly hold and inve
Corporation's charitable purposes,
acting or appointed as trustees ,
the Corporation, or (III) a combin
trust companies.
n). All gifts made to the
ither by (1) the Board of Trustees,
such gifts exclusively for the
(ii) banks or trust companies
ants, or costodians of funds of
tion of the Board and such banks or
B. Terms. Each doner by making a gift to the Corporation
shall accept and agree to all of the terms of the Articles of
Incorporation and these Bylaws, and shall provide that any fund
created by such gift shall be subject to the provisions of the
Articles of Incorporation and Trustees, agents, or costodians holding
funds of the Corporation.
C. Donor's Conditions.. Any
made by such Donor to the Corporati
conditions which are not inconsiste
the Corporation and the provisions
to (1) the field of charitable purp
organizations or purposes to be sup
distribution, including amounts, ti
whether for principal and/or income
use of the gift, (iv) the name, as --
given, or addition to a fund previo
gift, and (v) reasonable limits on
of an agent having custody of the g
D. Investments. No gift sh
Invested or held unless so provided
Donor, or unless it is necessary in
condition imposed by the Donor as t
order to prevent federal or state i
disqualification, or unless require
naming of a fund as a memorial or o
keeping under such name accounts re
of such fund in each common investm
E. ,h2plication of Gifts. E
Corporation shall be used only for
the Articles of Incorporation of th
as not to disqualify the gift or fu
contribution, gift, or bequest in c
Income, gift or estate tax of the D
disqualify the Corporation from axe
income, or other tax as a qualified
In Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and (c)
Revenue Code; and each gift and fun
The investment of the gifts shall b
with the Donor. If a condition imp
expressed would, if followed, resul
of Trustees is advised by councel t
such results, the condition shall n
by the Board of Trustees so far as
except that if a Donor has clearly
condition is a condition of.the gif-
accepted in case of such advice unli
administrative body first determines
followed-. Rbasonab•la charges and e:
and proceedings shall be proper expi
ionor may, with respect to a gift
i, provide at the time of the gift
with the charitable purposes of
the Articles of Incorporation as
as or particular charitable
rted, (ii) the manner of
s, and conditions of payment, and
(III) the geographical limits or
memorial or otherwise, for a fund
ly held, or anonymity for the
additions to investment powers
t for the Corporation.
1 be required to be separately
y a condition imposed by the
rder to follow any other
purpose or investment, or in
ome, estate or gift tax
by law. Conditions involving the
erwise may be satisfied by
acting appropiately the interest
t.
h gift to and fund of the
aritable purposes as described in
Corporation and in such a manner
from deduction as charitable
puting any federal or state
or or his estate and not to
tion from federal or state
haritable organization described
) and 501(c)(3) of the Internal
shall not be otherwise applied.
accomplished without consultation
ad by the Donor, however
In contrary use, or if the Board
t there is substantial risk of
be followed, but shall be varied
essary to avoid such -result,
3ted that the compliance with the
then the gift shall not be
3 an appropiate judicial or
'hat the condition -.need not be
mman of 1-ntind+01 f.nr such ad i
es..
F. - Variance. Whenever the Board of Trustees decides -that
circumstances are such or have so changed since a condition was
Imposed by a Donor that literal compliance with the condition is
unnecessary, and capable of fulfillment or inconsistent with the
charitable needs of citizens of Okeechobee County, Florida, it may, by
the affirmative vote of a majority of its members, order such variance
from the condition and such application of the whole or any part of
the principal or income of the fund as in its judgement is then
necessary to more effectively serve the charitable purposes of the
Corporation and the best interests of the citizens of Okeechobee,
Florida.
ARTICLE X
DISTRIBUTIONS AND DISBURSEMENTS
A. Determination of Distributions in General. The Board of
Trustees shall (i) determine all distributions to be made from net
Income and principal of the Corporation (including funds held for the
Corporation by Trustees, agents, and custodians) pursuant to
provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaes, and may,
or authorize and direct the representative trustees, agents, or
custodians holding funds of the Corporation, to make payments to
organizations or persons to whom payments are to be made, in such
amounts and at such times and with such accompanying conditions, if
any, as it deems necessary to assure use for charitable purposes and
In the manner intended: and (ii) determine all disbursements to be
made for administrative expenses incurred by the Board of Trustees and
direct the respective trustees, agents, and custodians having custody
of funds of the Corporation as to payment thereof and funds to be
charged.
B. Votina Reauirements. All determinations shall be made by
the affirmative vote of the majority of the Board of Trustees unless
otherwise expressly provided in these Bylaws or by a Donor's
conditions imposed at the time of the gift (which conditions are
nevertheless subject to the provisions of Article IX).
C. Distribution of Caoital. Determinations may be made to
distribute capital from funds given without conditions as to principal
or income as well as pursuant to provisions expressly permitting use
of principal. With respect to funds of the Corporation in the custody
of a trustee, agent, or custodian as far in advance as the Board of
Trustees deems practicable so as to permit the trustee, agent, or
custodian to adjust its investment policies accordingly, and may, upon
advice from the trustee, agent, or custodian as to how the desired
distribution and any necessary liquidation of investments can most
economically be accomplished, adjust its directions for distribution
so far as it deems practicable accordingly.
D. Investiaations and APap--ch. The Board of Trustees shall
gather and analyze facts and conduct such investigations and research
as from time to time is necessary in order to determine the most
effective agencies and means for meeting the charitable needs of the
citizens of Okeechobee, Florida, through distribution of funds given
for charitable purposes, and may direct disbursements for such fact
gathering, analysis, investigation, and research from funds given for
such purposes or from funds given without conditions as to purpose.
Disbursements for other proper administrative expenses incurred by the
Board of Trustees, including salaries for such professional and other
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assistance as it may from time to time deem necessary, shall be
directed to be paid so far as possible, first from any funds which are
avialable for such purpose, and any balance out of other avialable
funds of the Corporation.
E. Distributions to Other Orc4nizations or Agencies. The
Board of Trustees may, in furtheran of the Corporation's charitable
purposes, direct distributions to s h persons, organizations,
governments, or governmental agenci as in the opinion of the Board
of Trustees can best carry out such urposes or help create new
qualified charitable organizations carry out such purposes.
INC.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATIONOF 9 %t �•D
PLAYGROUND PALS OF OKEECHOBEE, INC. 3 JUL11;
$IURE1-�,rY OF 14
ARTICLE I - NAME j�LLA�1,Q$$FE', Fl 16A
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The name of the corporation is PLAYGROUND PALS OF OKEECHOBEE,
ARTICLE II
The corporation is a corporation organized and established
pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 617, et
seq., known as the Florida Not For Profit Corporation Act, and is
a nonprofit corporation as defined therein.
ARTICLE III - DURATION
The Corporation shall be of perpetual duration.
ARTICLE IV - PURPOSE
A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Articles,
the Corporation is organized exclusively for one or more of the
following purposes: Religious, charitable, scientific, testing
for public safety, literary, or educational purposes, or to
foster national or international amateur sports competition (but
only if no part of its activities involve the provision of
athletic facilities or equipment), or for the prevention of
cruelty to children or animals, as specified in section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (hereinafter the "Code"),
and shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried
on by a Corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section
501(c)(3) of the Code.
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B. No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall
inure to the benefit of any directoc or trustee of the
Corporation, officer of the Corpor ion, or any private
individual (except that reasonable ompensation may be paid for
services rendered to or for the Co oration effecting one or more
of its purposes), and no director, rustee or officer of the
Corporation, or any private Indivilial, shall be entitiled to
share in the distribution of any oE the Corporate assets upon
dissolution of the Corporation. No substantial part of the
activities of the Corporation shalL be the carrying on of
propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and
the Corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in
(including the publication or disticibution of statements) any
political campaign on behalf of an candidate for public office.
- C. Upon dissolution of the C poration or the winding up of
Its affairs, the assets of the Cor.poration shall be distributed
exclusively to charitable, religious,, scientific, testing for
public saftey, literary, or educational organizations which would
then qualify under the provisions 61 Section 501(c)(3) of the
Code, as it now exists or may herei ter be amended.
ARTICLE V - M BERSHIP
The Corporation shall have no members.
ARTICLE VI -
principal and
The street address of the Cor ration's initial/registered
and mailing address
office/is 1005 SW 13th St., Okeechotee, Florida 34974, and the
name of the registered agent at that address is ROBERT E. NEAL.
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ARTICLE V1 - TRUSTEES
The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by a Board
of trustees to be selected as provided in the By -Laws of the
Corporation.
The number of trustees constituting the initial Board of
Trustees of the Corporation is fifteen (15) and the names and
addresses of the persons who are to serve as the initial trustees are:
Mr.
Robert E. Neal
1005 SW 13th St.
Mrs.
Joanne Neal
Okeechobee, F1. 34974
Mr.
Kieth Hummon
3679 NW 4th Ave.
Mrs.
Pauline Hummon
Okeechobee, F1. 34972
Mr.
Robert Pauley
4825 Hwy 441 S.
Okeechobee, F1. 34974
Mr.
Brad Weber
5775 NE 9th Lane
Okeechobee, Fl. 34972
Mrs.
Kay Duke
10130 SE 126th Blvd.
Okeechobee, Fl. 34974
Mr.
C.W. Mears
2622 SE 47th Tarr.
Okeechobee, Fl. 34974
Mrs.
Anita DeWitt
3728 SW 13th Tarr.
Okeechobee, Fl. 34974
Mrs.
Candice Bermea
622 NW 29th Tarr.
Okeechobee, F1. 34972
Mrs.
Virginia McKuhen
1738 NW 8th St.
Okeechobee, Fl. 34972
Ms.
Diane Hagan
305 SE 5th Ave
Okeechobee, F1. 34974
Mrs.
Kim Bass
#65A 1307 S. Parrot Ave.
Okeechobee, F1. 34974
Mr.
Emmit Franklin
8485 US 441 SE lot#14
Okeechobee, F1. 34974
Mrs.
Edna Mack
313 SW 67 Dr.
Okeechobee, Fl. 34974
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ARTICLE VIII - INCORPORATOR
The name and street address of the incorporator is:
NAME ADDRRC• 33_
Robert E. Neal 1005 SW 13th St.
Okeechobee, Fl. 34974
ARTICLE I - AMENDMENT
This Corporation, through its trustees, reserves the right
to amend or repeal any provisions contained in these Articles of
Incorporation, or any amendment hereto.
ARTICLE X - bDEMNIFICATION
This Corporation shall indemnLfy any officer, trustee,
employee, or agent, and any former officer, trustee, employee, -or
agent to the ful-1 extent permitted by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the under geed incorporator has
executed these Articles of Incorpo tion this o2 14 day of
-:y 4 (y , 1993. 11
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E. NEAL
_ STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
Before me, a notary public authorized to take
acknowledgements in the state and county set forth above,
personally appeared ROBERT E. HEAL, known to me or who
has produced a valid Drivers Licence as identification and who
did take an oath, and who executed the foregoing Articles of
Incorporation, and lie acknowledged before me that he executed
these Articles of Incorporation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixe
my official s ill, in the state and county aforesaid, this
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da of 6) - 1993.
NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF FLORIDA
AT LARGE
PRINTED, TYPED, OR STAMPED NAME OF
NOTARY.
COMMISSION NO:,
r+orn•r r•u4Me. Stern ht 11e114e
all Canrrnh%Inn Exw Sept, 22. 1902
aga rnro rrcrun� Ins. nRencr
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: .
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CERTIFICATE DESIGNATING PLACE OF BU
OF PROCESS WITHIN THIS STATE NAMIN NESS OR DOMICILE FOR THE SERVICES
PROCESS MAY BE SERVED. ' AGENT UPON WHOM
In accordance with the provisi s of Chapter 48.091, Florida
Statutes, PLAYGROUND PALS OF OKEECH
EE, INC., desiring to
organize under the laws of the State of Florida with its
Principal office as indicated in the
Articles of Incorporation in
the City of Okeechobee, County of Ok
chobee, State of Florida,
has named ROBERT E. HEAL, whose addre s is 1005 SW 13th St.
Okeechobee, Fl. 34979, as its agent g accept services -og, to
process within this state.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
rn "� Cf3 rn
Having been named as the registered agent for the a
stated Corporation at the place designatede r
in this Certirtcatd�r, I
hereby agree to act in this capacity, p y, nd agree to comply with
the provisions of the laws of the State of Florida relative
keeping said office open. to
DATED: 7 g— ct _7
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You Can Do It.I
Why are we so
sure? Because
we've seen it
happen again During the past twenty -or -so years, we've
on hand to celebrate the openings of mor
and again. 700 projects that communities like yours
built using our methods.
At Robert S. Leathers and Associates,
believe in the community -built philosophy. We've seen what happi
when children, teens, and adults take part in designing and buildi
some of their communities' educational and recreational structur
Completing a high -quality community project in a short time, a.
an affordable cost, is a tremendous achievement. But the rewards
using our approach go far beyond that. The hundreds —frequently
thousands —of people who take part in a Robert S. Leathers proje
often surprised to find that they've gained an empowering sense o
accomplishment, strong new friendships, and an enduring sense c
shared community pride.
If you're considering a community -built project —or even if you'
thinking of a more conventional architectural project —we'd like tc
you a little about our firm and how we might work with you. Of cot
if you have questions that aren't answered here, or if you'd like to
with a member of our staff, you're always welcome to call us and t.
about the project you have in mind.
One final thought: remember that the community -built approac:
sequenced process that takes place over time. You and other mem
of your community Neill have a lot to do, but you'll share responsib:
and you won't have to do everything at once.
Step by step, you can do it.
And it's going to be great.
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TH E COMMU N ITY B U I LT
MOVEMENT
Bringing people in a community
together to create something isn't
a new idea. Actually, it's a return
to an older, deeper concept of
community.
Most of us have read about old.
time barn -railings and quilting -
bees. But today's world doesn't
offer many opportunities for as to
work together with our neighbors
on projects like those. Times. tech-
nologies, and routines have
changed, and —although much has
been gained for many of us, our
sense of community has been di-
minished.
77tere's good news, though.
Mroughout this country, and in
other places around the world.
people are breathing new life into
the concept of creating things to-
gether as a community. During
the past two decades professionals
using the community -built ap-
proach have completed successful
projects involving more than two
million volunteers in 1,000 com-
munities.
In 1990 about two dozen profes-
sionalsfrom all over the country
who itse the community -built ap-
proach in different ways founded
a new organization —the Commu-
nity Bttilt Association. Meir im-
mediate goal was to share ideas
and make networking with each
other a little easier. As the associa-
tion grows. its members hope to
strengthen the community -built
movement and spread the word
about the community -built phi-
losophy.
For example, they want to help
people understand the benefits of
using volunteers to design; orga-
nize, and create works of art,
educational and recreational fa-
cilities, and other community
projects. They also want to pro-
mote the community -built process
as a legitimate professional prac-
tice —stressing that high -quality
design and construction can go
hand -in -hand with broad -based
community involvement.
All of as at Robert S. Leathers and
Associates are proud to be at the
forefront of the community -built
movement. As we continue to
share our ideas and methods with
communities around the world,
we look forward to seeing more
and more people of all ages and
backgrounds working together on
a growing variety of exciting new
community -based projects.
If you'd like to know more about
the community -
built movement.
please let us v ��
know. We'll be
pleased to see that
you receive more
information about
the Community
Built Association.
Working and playing together. Your
community -built project will offer people of all
ages and abilities a chance to get involved.
For left: Cutting wood for a playground in
Chestertown, Maryland. Left: Tackling a task
with power tools at the Getaway Teen Center,
in Rockford, Illinois. Below. Exploring a new
playground in Orono, Maine.
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Why are we so
sure? Because
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we've seen it -
happen again During the past twenty -or -so years, we've
on hand to celebrate the openings of moi
and again. 700 projects that communities like yours
built using our methods.
At Robert S. Leathers and Associates,
believe in the community -built philosophy. We've seen what happE
when children, teens, and adults take part in designing and buildi
some of their communities' educational and recreational structure
Completing a high -quality community project in a short time, ai
an affordable cost, is a tremendous achievement. But the rewards
using our approach go far beyond that. The hundreds —frequently
thousands —of people who take part in a Robert S. Leathers projei
often surprised to find that they've gained an empowering sense o.
accomplishment, strong new friendships, and an enduring sense e
shared community pride.
If you're considering a community -built project —or even if you'
thinking of a more conventional architectural project —we'd like to
you a little about our firm and how we might work with you. Of cou
if you have questions that aren't answered here, or if you'd like to
with a member of our staff, you're always welcome to call us and t,
about the project you have in mind.
One final thought: remember that the community -built approacl
sequenced process that takes place over time. You and other meml
of your community will have a lot to do, but you'll share responsibi
and you won't have to do everything at once.
Step by step, you can do it.
And it's going to be great.
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THE COMMUNITY -BUILT
MOVEMENT
Bringing people in a community
together to create something isn't
a new idea. Actually, it's a return
to an older, deeper concept of
community.
Most of us have read about old-
time barn -railings and quilting -
bees. But today's world doesn't
offer many opportunities for us to
work together with our neighbors
on projects like those. Times, tech-
nologies, and routines have
changed, and —although much has
been gained for many of us, our
sense of community has been di-
minished.
71ere'sgood news. though.
Throughout this country, and in
other places around the world,
people are breathing new life into
the concept of creating things to-
gether as a community. During
the past two decades professionals
using the community -built ap-
proach have completed successful
projects involving more than two
million volunteers in 1,000 com-
munities.
In 1990 about two dozen profes-
sionals from all over the country
who use the community -built ap-
proach in different ways founded
a new organization —the Commu-
nity Built Association. Their im-
mediate goal was to share ideas
and make networking with each
other a little easier. _-1s the associa-
tion grows, its members hope to
strengthen the community -built
movement and spread the word
about the community -built phi-
losophy.
For example, they want to help
people understand the benefits of
using volunteers to design, orga-
nize, and create works of art,
educational and recreational fa-
cilities, and other community
projects. Diey also want to pro-
mote the community -built process
as a legitimate professional prac-
tice —stressing that high -quality
design and construction can go
hand -in -hand with broad -based
community involvement.
All of us at Robert S. Leathers and
Associates are proud to be at the
forefront of the community -built
movement. As we continue to
share our ideas and methods with
communities around the world,
we look forward to seeing more
and more people of all ages and
backgrounds working together on
a growing variety of exciting new
community -based projects.
If you'd like to know more about
the community -
built movement.
please let us
know. We'll be
pleased to see that III
you receive moreinformation about
the Community
Built Association.
Working and playing together. Your
community -built project will offer people of all
ages and abilities a chance to get involved.
For left: Cutting wood for a playground in
Chestertown, Maryland. Left. Tackling a task
with power tools of the Getaway Teen Center,
in Rockford, Illinois. Below: Exploring a new
playground in Orono, Maine.
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atever kind of structure you're thinking of build-
g, we suggest that you ask yourself two key
uestions
before you consider bringing us into
t
e project.
rst, why do you want to use the community-
.- built approach? 0
of your reasons might be cost. We can tailor your
= project to fit your
dget. You'll save money by using volunteer labor
- and donated mate
'
Is. And when your structure's finished it'll be
worth from two to
o
r times what you've paid for it.
'` -- Another reason
ght be quality. We use only the finest materials for
our projects —spec
x
a
y selected and treated wood, long-lasting sealers,
and quality hardw
r
. And all of our structures are certified for safety.
Another reason
ght be the innovation and flexibility of our designs.
We'll work with yo
d your community to create a unique structure
based on your idea
,
reams, resources, and space.
� , And, of course, t
re's the most important reason: Working on a
` Leathers project is
exceptional experience for people. Up to half of
the volunteer -built
projects
we undertake come into being primarily
4t because people rea
'
e how much the experience will strengthen their
communities.
Second question: CIppen.
ou recruit a core committee? You'll need ten to
twenty hard-workinunteers who are committed to seeing your
project through. Th soup will organize people and materials and, in
general, make thing Our office will give you a great deal of
support —we'll proviuidance and detailed instructions for every-
thing you'll need to But a strong, locally based leadership group is
essential to your pr 's success.
Still with us? Great et's assume you've talked with a few other people
in your community, you're seriously considering a community -built
project. While you're t inking about your options. remember: We're as
close as your phone. Eery project is different, and we understand that
you'll probably want ask questions before you make a commitment.
That's fine. Give us c ll. One of our community organizers will be
pleased to talk with o . If you like, we'll send you a slide set or video-
tape (for a small dep s't) and tell you the locations of any projects
we've completed in y area.
If you decide you a t us to work with you, we'll ask you to send us a
nonrefundable retain which we'll later apply toward travel expenses.
We'll then send you e e hing you need to start organizing your com-
mittee, selecting yo s te, and getting your project under way.
Whatever kind of community -built
structure you're considering, we
can summarize the reasonsfor
working with us very quickly. Here
goes
IN A NUTSHELL
• We have complete liability insur-
ance coverage —and we've never
had a liability judgment against
our firm.
Think design:
• Your one -of -a -kind design will
offer you unlimited possibilities.
• We'reflexible enough to work
Think service: with difficult sites.
Think community: • Our staff will provide unsur
• Young people and adults �r
• Any kind of neighborhood is passed personal attention and throughout your community
fine —urban, suburban, or rural. guidance throughout your project.
-will help create your plan.
• Everyone can be involved in de- • Well visit your site to consult`��' F
• Architects who specialize in your
• sign, organization and con- about design, organization, and
struction. construction, type of project will develop your�1
community's ideas into clear
• The project will foster commu.: -..: Well offer unlimited telephone. . _ construction drawings.
pity cooperation and cohesive- support. Well suggest innovative r _ sug s ative ways to .
Hess. • Your construction documents will make sure your new structure •s�
• Children and teens will have an include detailed drawings and encourages full participation by
exciting learning eaperience. specifications to meet your state members of your community
and local requirements. with disabilities.
• Everyone involved will feel a
sense of ownership. • Your finished project will satigfy
all applicable codes and regula-
Think experience: tions and meet the requirements.
• We've been at the cutting edge of of the Americans with Disabili-
the community -built movement ties Act and the Consumer Prod -
for more than 20 years. ucts Safety Commission (CPSC).
i We've developed a proven system Think quality:
f for handling fundraising and •We'll use the finest possible mate
public relations, mir- rials throughout your project.
ing materials, and moll -
eating volunteers. " • Specially selected and treated
• We've successfully cam wood will ensure that there's no jr
toxicity.
pleted more than 700 struc-
tures throughout the • High -quality sealer, screws and
United States and in Is- connectors will ensure longevity.
r¢el and Australia • Our fizxible design and con -
We have architectural struction systems provide qual-
i registration in 97 ity options for a wide range of
states. budgets.
• Members of our staff Think savings: j
have degrees in archi- Our projects cost less than
lecture, landscape archi- any other projects of equal p
tecture, parks and size and quality.
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recreation, art, educa-
tion, psychology, busi- • Using volunteers lets you
do more for less money. ; t
Hess, and construction -
technology. •The commercial value of
• We're ¢member of the your finished struc- — s
ASTM uniting standards ture will be as much _
for the playground indus- as four times your --
try and cooperating with actual cost, 1
the Consumer Products • We can adjust your ' ,n
Safety Commission design if you don't
(CPSC). achieve your bud- ( �'
get goals.
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Getting Ready fo(Design Day
Design days are the community -
really begin to take shape. Before ,
want to have all the members of
duties will vary somewhat, depen
Typically you'll need one or two
key volunteers to serve as genera
coordinators. You'll also need a
number of other reliable people
to oversee different aspects of
your project.
Naturally, you'll need to select
sible sites for your project. We'll
lists of things you'll want to cons'
the kind of structure you plan to 1
specific about what we'll need to i
early on —things like surveys and
possible sites.
As soon as you have your comr
necessary local approvals, you'll 1
We'll ask you to send us a letl
Jh J� information, and then
--� time for us to visit
,ed kick-off events where projects
)u schedule your design day, you'll
tr core committee in place. Their
ag on the.nature of your project.
e or more, posFAA
you detailed:
r, depending on.. ;
ld. We'llalso be
eive from you.:' .
[otographs of
tee, your site options, and the
ready to schedule your design day..
of intent and give us a little more t
'll work with you to=find the.best, • _,
)ur community.
assign a member of our staff to be `
project. I
n office organizer for your p ,{. .•- �;., -._
our office organizer will be an "-
portant resource for you. He or
he will be familiar with every aspect ;
'Your project and will be your
rimary contact person in our office.
® Ask your kids, "What if... ?
Leathers projects are successful because the
people who will use them play a key role in
designing them. If you're building a play-
ground, for example, the children in your
community will be involved in the design
process from the beginning. School children
created these drawings of their dream
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On -site Design Day
Depending on the nature and complexity of your
project, one of our designers will visit your commu-
nity one or more times for a day of face-to-face
meetings and creative planning sessions. Although
every design day is unique, one thing is certain: You
can expect a busy, fun -filled event that energizes
people of all ages and stirs up excitement for your
project throughout the community.
If you're building a playground, for example, we'll
schedule a twelve-hour day of meetings with chil-
dren, parents, teachers, and school administrators to listen to their
ideas. We'll begin drawing by mid -morning and continue into the after-
noon. As the day progresses we'll generate a preliminary design that
incorporates as many as possible of the features that people in your
community have suggested.
If you're planning a science park or some other structure, we'll work
in much the same way —although more complex projects may require
more than one on -site design day.
While we're in ,your community we'll also meet with members of
your core committee to discuss fundraising, public relations,
and materials and to talk about some of your long-range
plans for your construction week.
At the end of your design day we'll unveil a
schematic plan of your structure at a commu-
nity -wide meeting. During the evening you'll
_YL • '` begin to feel that members of your
community are uniting behind your
project in a focused way. They'll
leave the meeting with a vision of
what they're working toward, and they'll be
fired up to see the project succeed. You'll
still have a lot of hard work to do, but from
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here on in, you'll have the wind at your back.
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Getting Ready for
Organization Day
Between design day and organization day —usually a period
of several months —you'll concentrate on raising funds,
recruiting more volunteers, locating materials and tools,
developing the design, and getting the word out about your project.
Our office will supply printed project guides that will give you detailed
instructions and helpful suggestions for how to proceed. During
this stage of your project you'll probably find it useful to consult fre-
quently by phone with your office organizer at Robert S. Leathers
and Associates.
Meanwhile, back in Ithaca, we'll be refining your design, putting the
finishing touches on your drawings, and preparing your materials lists.
On -site Organization Day
Two to six months before you begin construction
we'll visit your community again to plan the final
stages of your project. The idea is to bring all your
key coordinators together with a representative from
our office and make sure everything's moving along
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In addition to reviewing your site with your site
foreman, we'll confer with committee coordinators
individually and as a group, discuss your final design, and
double-check all times, plans, responsibilities, and construc-
tion details.
Your organization day will be a crucial point in your planning pro-
cess. It will give you and your principal volunteers an opportunity to
make sure you understand what
remains to be done. Equally impor-
tant, it will signal the begin-
ning of the last big
push leading up to
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your community again: e'll spend a day
meeting with members of your core commit-
tee,'reviewing your final de -sign,' and double-
0,checking details for the final phases of your
project. 7:
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j,, project guide will offer suggesiio6s for 'raising
fu , nds; generating volunteer involvement, and
publicizing your project. The graphics below
are from projects in Rockford, Illinois; Bethel,
onne icut; Oldsmar, Florida; Vero Beach,
}`;Florida; Warwick, Rhode Island; Nsworth,
Maine; Dallas, Texas; Winters, California; Fort
Ajois, Florida; Sudbury, Massachusetts; and
Reading, Massachusetts.
This final planning phase will vary from project to
project. In general, your coordinators will be working
with check -lists and guidelines to make sure that
you've done these things:
• You've properly prepared your site
• You've collected and organized the necessary equipment and materials
• You've signed up all the volunteers you'll need
• You're ready for your workers to arrive
At last: Construction
When the big day finally arrives you'll witness what some of our past
clients have described as a kind of miracle. .
In the space of a few days you and a small army of
untrained but enthusiastic volunteers will transform
an empty patch of ground into something mag
'= nificent: your own community -designed and
community -built playground or science center or
teen center or zoo or whatever. And it will belong to
every member of the -community in a way that noth-
ing else does.
As the last pieces of your structure go into place—
after several intense days of sanding and drilling and
hoisting and joiningyourcommunity will be a place
forever changed. People will have a renewed sense of
e commitment to each other, and their pride and
excitement will be almost tangible. Just wait: there'll
be hugging and whooping and laughing and probably
a few tears of joy. And the good news is: The feeling will last.
Our projects often become a focus of community life in ways you
might not expect. Families who helped with construction will return for
picnics. Individuals who became friends while working on the project
will come back from time to time just to check things out. And local
residents will bring out-of-town visitors to the site to show them what
your community has done.
As we continue to complete projects with communities throughout
the United States and around the world, we become more and more
convinced of the value and benefits of bringing people together in this
way. We hope you'll decide to let us show you what we mean by inviting
us to take p in a project in ,your community.
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What We Are —and What Were Not
When you're choosing an architectural firm, you like to know something
about it, right? How big is it? What kind of people work there? Will they
take a personal interest in your project and your community?
The answers to questions like those can mean the difference between .�.�
a project that's a nightmare for you and one that's a downright joy.
That's why we'd like you to give you a quick profile of Robert S.
Leathers and Associates.
Our Size. With a staff of roughly two dozen people, we're not a huge
firm. But we're not a mom-and-pop operation either. We're large and
diverse enough to handle complex architectural projects. But we're also
small enough that your project is important to us. Think of it this way:
We're big enough to be the best in the world at what we do. But we still
frequently get everyone together around the conference table to share a
birthday cake.
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Our philosophy. We like the community -built approach to design and
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construction. It lets communities acquire high -quality projects for less
money than would otherwise be possible. Moreover, it renews neighbor-
hoods and lets people experience the joy of working together to achieve
something worthwhile. Finally, community work is good for us as
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human beings. It lets us bring our personal values together with our
professional lives in creative, rewarding ways. As architects and design-
ers, we like being able to know the names and faces of the people who
use the structures we help create.
Our way of working. We're flexible. True, most of our community -based
projects are completely noncommercial —that is, they're group efforts
made possible by volunteer labor and donated resources. Occasionally,
however, someone will want to mount a project that combines both
commercial and noncommercial components. For example, a group of
parents might decide to renovate a day-care center using our commu-
nity -built system and then hire local electricians to do the wiring. No
problem. We could assist with all phases of the project. We're good at
cooperating.
If you have a project in mind but aren't sure where we might fit into
your plans, please —give us a call and we'll talk about it.
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We do other things, too. Although
Robert S. leathers and Associates specializes in
community -built projects, the firm also
welcomes other kinds of architectural and
design assignments. Members of the staff are
skilled in areas such as residential and
commercial architecture, landscape ar(hitec-
ture, site development, planning, renovation,
interior design, and science exhibit design.
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of Design, in 1965,
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late 1960s he did
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:tect_for more than
greed to help build a
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he started his
architectural firm,
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ayground he had
few years earlier.
to the Henry St.
yground project
school's children
the organizers,
and the builders.
their parents, they
al play structure.
The news of the henry St. John suc-
cess traveled fast, and,soon parent
groups from other schools were ask-
ing Bob's firm to help them create
playgrounds in their communities.
In the past two decades Bob and his
colleagues have greatly refined the
community -built concept. Each year
they now help build almost a hun-
dred community -built projects
throughout the United States and
around the world.
The first name in community -built
projects, Robert S. Leathers and Asso-
ciates also excels at the more -sophisti-
cated projects that require a full
range of architectural and design
skills. Members of the stajj'have exper-
tise in areas such as residential and
commercial architecture, landscape
architecture, site development, plan-
ning, renovation, interior design, and
science exhibit design. The more than
two dozen professionals in this multi-
disciplinary group have degrees in
fields such as architecture, landscape
architecture, parks and recreation,
art, education, psychology; business,
and construction technology.
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How long does a project take from start to finish? It depends on the size
and purpose of your project and how well your community is organized.
Planning a teen center might take anywhere from twelve to eighteen
months. Planning a small playground project can take as few as six
months. Large playgrounds require more time. Except for really big, com-
plex projects, actual construction usually takes five days.
I've heard there's at least a two-year waiting list to work with Robert S.
Leathers and Associates. Is that true? Not true. How quickly your project
moves along depends entirely on your community. As soon as your core
committee is in place and you've selected your construction site, we'll be
ready to talk with you about scheduling a design day.
Will our project be unique, or will you use prefabricated components?
Our projects are one -of -a -kind constructions. Your site -specific plans will
be based on your community's design requests, and you'll build your
project on -site from scratch. That's not to say, however, that you can't
incorporate specific features of other Leathers projects that members of
your community have seen and liked.
On design day, will you listen only to the children in our community? Kids are
our main source of ideas. But well also seek input from parents, teachers,
civic officials, maintenance personnel, health-care providers, social work-
ers, and other adults in your community.
I'm worried about cost. Can my community afford a Leathers project?
Yes. You can afford it. We believe that community projects must be afford-
able —and, frankly, making big profits isn't the reason we do this kind of
work. We're good at helping communities tailor projects to fit budgets, and
we'll suggest ways to raise funds. Our project brochures contain informa-
tion about approximate cost ranges. If you have questions or concerns
about our fees, we hope you'll call us.
Does the general coordinator for a community -built project need to know a
lot about construction and building materials? Absolutely not. In fact, about
40 percent of the projects we build are initiated by parents who don't work
outside the home. Most of the rest are initiated by working parents, teach-
ers, school administrators, park directors, and other people who don't
work in the building trades. All the general coordinator needs is strong
motivation and an ability to work with people.
Will the people in your office really understand what our community is going
through? Yes, because they've been there themselves. In fact, some of the
members of our staff were general coordinators for Leathers projects in
their own communities before they came to work with us in Ithaca.
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PLAYGROUND PALS
1005 SW 13th St.. OKEECHOBEE, FL.
In this issue we are going to show
list of Committee Chairpeople, th
plan, and the high points from oui
So much has happened since our 1i
moving fast. We got our IRS rec4
invoice for Design Day arrived. l
only going to cost us $1,100. W
cost with a playground in Georgia.
for their meeting and then from
However, the Design Day fee is
several fundraisers scheduled. Ur
didn't know if we were going to rai
Miles, Historian Hallman Hare, 1st
Adjutant Herb Nix from The Americ
meeting and made a generous $1,01
This outstanding contribution coul
Thank you very much.
There are just a few more details t
such as which children are going t
schools will he visit, and we ne
person to buy the first picket at e
Design Day. Any ideas? We also ni
for Mr. Dean to stay in for the tw
Right now we need to get the word
have a 15 minute slide show and pr
booklet that explains about who w
accomplish. Once it is finishes
organizations in town. If you k
interested in finding out more abot
know.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM
The meeting started with a bang. Cc
legion post ##64 presented us with i
was presented to Emily Murray of
yard sale is on for this Saturday
We need items for the sale. They
construction at 1738 NW 8th St. or
up your usuable items. The bake s
both Winn Dixie's. We need baked
Jacks tees and B V Tees to get pric
designed a unique logo for us to use
OKEECHOBEE
974, (813)467-2773 $1.00
Du the Design Day schedule, the
next step in the step by step
last meeting.
t meeting. Things are really
nition letter last week. The
stead of $1,300, Design Day is
are sharing the transporation
'he designer wil fly to Georgia
heir fly down here for ours.
ie on October 26th. We have
it our meeting Monday night, I
e the money in time. Commander
ice -President Roy Williams, and
n Legion Post ##64 were at the
donation for the playground.
i't have come at a better time.
take care of before Design Day
meet with the designer, which
a big name (well recognized)
e Public meeting at the end of
d to get a hotel room donated
nights he is in Okeechobee.
3ut about our organization. I
sentation and I am preparing a
are and what we are trying to
I can send it out to all the
)w of any groups who might be
Playground Pals, please let me
BER 18TH MEETING
pander Howard Miles of American
:heck for $1,000. The donation
he Children's Committee. The
!xt to Burger King on 70 West .
.an be dropped off at McKuhen
ou can call me and we will pick
.e is next Saturday in front of
cods for that. Candice went to
s for our T-shirts. Dr. Quinto
We decided to go with B V TEES.
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The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a
on December llth. We need ideas for
seconded to send the Design Day I
(Travel Fee/Design Day Retainer $4!
$150 deposit = $950). Raffle ticket
from Anita at Big Lake Nat. Bank.
STEP BY STk
:hristmas Festival in the park
booth. A motion was made and
posit to Leathers and Asso.
Design Phase Fee $650 less
are in and can be picked up
PLAN
!!!GOOD NEWS111 We have finished SIt p one. We incorporated, got -
recognized by the IRS as a non prof�i organization, picked a site
and sent the design day deposit to' obert Leathers. On to step
two.
Step two is Design Day. Our DesiDay will be Friday November
19th and will look like this.
8:OOAM - 9:OOAM John Dean from Leathers & Asso. will -review site.
9:OOAM - 10:45AM Mr. Dean will me t with as many children as
possible to find what they want on eir playground.
11:OOAM Mr. Dean begins drawing the
at last school look on.
4:30PM - 6:OOPM Committee meetings
6:OOPM - 7:OOPM Dinner for the come
7:OOPM - 7:30PM Childrens committe
ayground plans while children
th Mr. Dean.
tees & trustees & volunteers.
ets with Mr. Dean.
7:30PM - 8:30PM Public meeting. Th plans for the playground will
be unveiled and we will have a sli show. The public will get a
chance to meet the designer and askquestions.
8:30 Meeting ends. We will have s �n up sheets for the different
committees for those who are inter ted in helping.
We are leaving the details of how many children Mr. Dean will meet
with and who they will be to the Chil ren's Committee (Kay Duke and
company) The location is still up in the air. Watch the
newspaper for details. Everglades Elementary School will probably
be the location for the meetings.
CALENDER OF
OCTOBER 23RD Yard sale Next to Bur
OCTOBER 27TH - 31ST Ft. Pierce con
OCTOBER 28TH - County Commission p
OCTOBER 28th Halloween Carnival Ce
OCTOBER 30th Bake sale both Winn D
NOVEMBER LOTH - 14TH Delray constr
DECEMBER llth Christmas Festival a
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ruction days.
sentation at 9:30AM
ral Elem. School. 5PM-8PM
ie 8AM till?
tion days.
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FUNDRAISING -
SITE -
CHILDRENS -
FOOD -
CHILDCARE -
MATERIALS -
TOOLS -
VOLUNTEERS -
PUBLIC RELATIONS -
SPECIAL NEEDS -
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VIRGINIA MCKU
DARRELL ENFIN
KAY DUKE
JESSIE FROST
CANDICE BERME
HERB NIX
KEITH HUMMON
CHERYL RABINO
BEVERLY FELL
DEBY GODSELL
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TREASURER'S REPORT
READ MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING
OLD BUSINESS
NEED IDEAS FOR DONATION BOARD
NEW BUSINESS
NEED IDEAS FOR X-MAS FESTIVAL
NEED FUNDRAISING IDEAS
ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL NOVE
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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BOARD OF TRUST
ROBERT NEAL- PRESIDENT
KEITH HUMMON- VICE PRESIDENT
ANITA DEWITT- TREASURER
KIM BASS
PAULINE HUMMON
JOANNE NEAL
VIRGINIA MCKUHEN
Children's Committee members Cher
Dixon, Debi Shofner, Wilma Owens,
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BRAD WEBBER
EMMIT FRANKLIN
C.W. MEARS
ROBERT PAULEY
CANDICE BERMEA
KAY DUKE
Holland, Carol Gable, Teri
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
MINUTES FROM MEETINGS
TREASURER'S REPORT
PART THREE OF STEP BY STEP PLAN
SEE YOU AT THE NOx MBER 1st MEETING111
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Board of County Comm
Okeechobee County
August 19,1993
Robert Neal
1005 SW 13th Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
RE: Playground Pals of Okeechobee
Dear Robert:
loners ° S
1917
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304 N.W. 2nd Street, Room 106
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34972
(813) 763-6441
Fax # 763-9529
Inc.
I have reviewed the basic outline o the property for the Children
Playground area at the sports comp x facility.
As the master plan of the facility indicates that a children's play
area would be located between the inulti purpose pavilion and the
racquetball court west of the side walk'
I would request that the
site plan for the children playgroundbe limited to that describe
property.
Site plan should include all p]
equipment with as much detail as pc
be presented to the sports complex
for final approval.
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Financictor
fined uses and placement of
3ible. This information will
)mmittee and then to the BOCC
Susan B. Hughes Tommy Close Clif Betts, Jr. Stephen
District 1 District 2 Disrrict 3 Discricr 4
Charles W. Harvey Christopher W. Chinault
District 5 Counry Administrator
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PLAYGROUND PALS OF OKEECHOBEE, INC.
1005 SW 13th St.
OKEECHOBEE, FL. 34974
(013)467-2773
1)WHO ARE WE? We are a local non profit Corporation organized to
build and maintain a con unity built creative playground
2)WHY COMMUNITY BUILT? Community built playgrounds are worth over
twice what they ost to build because they are
built with volu teers. They also help to
bring a communiq together.
3)WHEN WILL IT BE BUILT? In mid 1994.
•1)HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? Between $75,0 0 and $100,000.
5)Where will the money come from? The money to build the creative
playground will come from donations,
grants, and fundraisers.
6)Where will it be built? At the Sportsl Complex nearYi�ar.ling Middle School.
7) HOW WILL-OKEECHOBEE BENEFIT FROM THI
safe and unique playground, healthy
children understanding necessity for
construction, creative play area for
community.
8) MIY SHOULDI HELP? We are a group of
a creative commun
(Okeechobee) to b
9) WHO WILL BUILD IT?
The creative pla
hundred local vo
of Robert Leathe
help organize, a
10) HOW CAN I HELP? By signing up TODA
or by making a don
Okeechobee.
PLAYGROUND PALS WAS ORGANIZED IN MAY OF
RELIZED THE NEED FOR A COMMUNITY PLAYGR
EASY IT WAS FOR OTHER COMMUNITIES IN TH
USING ROBERT LEATHERS STEP BY STEP PLAN
PLAYGROUND PALS MEETS EVERY OTHER MONDA
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ROB NEAL AT 4
Total community involvement,
tlet for family play activities,
ommunity effort, planning and
andicapped, beautification of
lunteers. Okeechobee needs
playground. It is up to us
3 it.
ound will be built by several
teers under the supervision
Architects who will design,
supervise construction.
to help on one of the committees,
ion to the playground pals of
993 WHEN A GROUP OF LOCAL RESIDENTS
ND IN OKEECHOBEE. WE SAW HOW
AREA TO BUILD PLAYGROUNDS
THEY ARE ALWAYSFULL OF CHILDREN
NIGHT AT 5:30PM AT TEEN TOWN
-2773 OR COME TO THE MEETINGS.
PLAYGROUND PALS OF OKEECHOBEE,INC.
1005 SW 13th St.
OKEECHOBEE, FL. 34974
(813)467-2773
WE. NEED YOU!! We are in the process of forming a group of
volunteers to help organize End construct an exciting, inovative
playground in Okeechobee. This playground is being designed by the
nationally acclaimed architectural firm of Robert S. Leathers.
Over the past twenty years he has supervised the construction of
more than 650 playgrounds nationwide. The play structure will have
much of its equipment devoted to the requirements of children with
special needs. This will enable children from all walks of life
and abilities to play side by side and share some common ground on
an uncommon playground.
There is so much to do to be ready next year, when in five days,
volunteers of all ages will actually build this fantastic
structure) Dont miss this opportunity to be involved in the most
exciting and rewarding community project ever to -be -developed in
Okeechobee.
Please indicate the committee you would like to be on:
NAME
FUNDRAISING: Help raise the money that will purchase materials
for the playground.
VOLUNTEERS: Help recuit-& organize volunteers for construction
MATERIALS: Help gather the materials needed for construction.
TOOLS: Help gather the many tcols needed for construction.
FOOD: Serve on the committee that will provide food to
volunteers during construction.
CHILDCARE: Provide childcare for children of volunteers during
construction.
CHILDREN'S COMMITTEE: Keep the children involved and excited
about their playground.
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Make sure everyone in Okeechobee knows about
our playground.
SPECIAL NEEDS:Make sure our playground design achieves equal
play access for all children.
PHONE
ADDRESS
PLEASE RETURN FORM TO: PLAYGROUND PALS OF OKEECHOBEE, 1005 SW 13TH
ST. OKEECHOBEE, FL. 34974.
THANK YOU1
•
PROPOSED BUDGET - VETERANSIPARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT
Lumber .................... I.I........ $ 30,000.00
Materials ................ .........15,976.00
Includes hardware, paint and sealers,
wood fiber, rubber matey' ls, special
order steel and nails
Equipment ................ 6,500.00
Includes Miracle recreat' n equipment
(slides, swings, fastene , etc.)
Architectural Services....
Includes all printed ma
how to organize a volun
playground, architectur
and renderings, travel
trips from New York for
and one trip for his as.
construction period
.........15,360.00
rials on
er-built
consulting
penses for 3
he architect
stant for the
Power Installation........ ..........1,300.00
On -site power installat n for the
construction period
Printing .................... ......... 1,500.00
Postage ................... ........... 700.00
Fundraising Costs......... •3,480.00
Includes cost of t-shir•sand materials
to build a playhouse th will be raffled off
Contingency Fund..........rp......... 2,000.00
To use for repairs and replacement of
lost or broken tools that are loaned
for the construction period
Landscaping ............... .�......... 5,000.00
Optional .................. 8,184.00
Timbrex recycled lumber o used in
place of wooden handrai
TPTAL: $ 90, 000. 00
PROPOSED INCOME - VETERANS PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT
Picket Sales.
1,000 ickets•••.••••'•'••'•• " ••••25,000.00
p @ $25.00 each
Civic Clubs and Small Businesses.....
.15,000.00
City of Delray Beach........
..................10,000.00
Foundations and Major Corporations .... 25,000.00
Fundraisers..
Roller Derby, Children's.'•••.• " 15,000.00
Concert,
Book Fair, Tupperware Sales, Playhouse
Raffle, t-shirt sales
TOTAL: $ 90,000.00
F
ar 4, 1993
Mayor and Council
City Hall
55 Southeast 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
Dear Mayor and Council:
I would like to appear before the Cpuncil at their regularly
scheduled meeting of November 16 1993 to discuss Zoning and
Permitting.
Sincerely,
�%?. a
M. EI Wheeler
CITY OF
TO: Mayor and Council
THRU: John J. Drago, City Admin.
THRU:
FROM: Chuck Elders, Director Public
. I recommend that you i
Maintenance Operator to replace Pete
applications carefully and found that Mr.
in my ad.
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DATE: Nov.10, 1993
SUBJECT: NewEmpbM
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City of Okeechobee
55 S.E. Third Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida
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Lawson, Noble & Associates, Inc.
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34974-2932
Attention: Mr. Charles Elders
Director of Public Works
Reference: Street Improvements for 199:
L.N. & A. Project No. 93-174
Dear Mr. Elders:
As requested, we have prepared this pro0o
Construction Engineering and Observation.
as follows:
S.W. 10th Street between 10th Avei
S.W. 11 th Avenue between 11 th Str
S.W. 2nd Street between 10th Aven
S.W. 4th Avenue between 9th Street
S.W. 9th Avenue between So. Park
S.W. 3rd Street between 4th Street
S.W. 5th Street between 10th Aveni
S.W. 4th Street between 10th Aveni
S.W. 10th Street between 7th Aveni
S.W. 10th Avenue between 15th Sti
S.W. 8th Court between 11 th Avent.
S.W. 11 th Drive between 11 th Stree
S.W. 9th Avenue between right turn
N.W. 9th Avenue between 6th Stree
Budget
r Engineering, Design Surveying and
projects included in our proposal are
i
3 and 12th Avenue
t and 12th Street
and So. Park Street
nd Dead End
eat and 2nd Street
d 6th Street
and 11 th Avenue
and 11 th Avenue
and Dead End
it and Dead End
and 12th Avenue
and Dead End
nd S.R. 70
e
Our proposal would be for a lump sum of 9,300.00 for the Engineering, Design
Surveying and Construction Engineering and Observation for the above mentioned
projects.
Sincerely,
ristop J. K r, P
Vice Pr sident
Engineers 684-Planners ZWROPDSAL% 420 Columbia Drive W t Palm Beach, FL 33409 FAX (407) 684.616686
Surveyors ELDERS1.021
RMA •
Reese, Macon and Associates, Inc.
City of Okeechobee
55 S.E. Third Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
ATTN: Mr. John J. Drago
RE: Elevated Storage Tank D
and Utility Modifications
Dear John:
On September 8, 1993 we conducted a
project. Five (5) bids were received as follow
Contractor
Kimmins Recycling Corporation
American Atlas Wrecking
Phoenix Tank Services
Jack Ethridge Tank Company
Utility Service Company
The apparent low bidder for the project
a bid of $34,444.00. We have reviewed Kimmi
and past performance history and find them to
project.
October 26, 1993
1
opening for the above referenced
Amount
$34,444.00
$48,900.00
$63,345.00
$84,350.00
$125,000.00
is Kimmins Recycling Corporation with
Recycling Corporation qualifications
an acceptable contractor for this
We therefore recommend the City award Ithis project to Kimmins Recycling
Corporation in the amount of $34,444 at then City Council Meeting.
If you have questions or wish to discuss t is further, please call.
wdr-305
93-109
Very truly
William D. Reese, P.E.
9121 N. Military Trail • Suite 207 •� P I Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Ph. (407) 625-6660 X (407) 625-6664
TO: John J. Drago, City Adminisi
FROM: Susan S. Groover
DATE. 22 October 1993
SUBJECT: Hydrogen Peroxide Bids for
i reviewed the bids with Rick Jordan and we
Ashland Chemical Inc., provides the lowest u
the minimum volume they will deliver is 35(
capabilities for this amount The largest amou
if the tanks are all empty. In light of this store
from the FMC Corporation of Charlotte NC, a
2400 Gallons and $2.79/Gallon for delivered
i
The delivery amounts were listed in the Bid c
the Hydrogen Peroxide; however, Ashland
requirement. Subsequent telephone cone
Systems indicated that they do have a minims
than likely not enforceable, since they did n
these two providers are not the first or secor
We recommend that the Bid be awarded to Ffv
for $2.79/Gallon for delivered volumes betm
•
in the Sewer System
►ffer the following comments.
i price for Hydrogen Peroxide; however,
) gallons. We do not have the storage
t that the City can receive is 2500 gallons,
te problem, the lowest bid appears to be
2.66/Gallon for delivered volumes over
lumes of 1500 to 2399 Gallons.
uments to not be a factor in the cost of
d FMC both took exception to this
s Wons with Degussa and Peroxidation
7 delivery volume. However, this is more
t list an exception within the Bid. Since
apparent low Bidder, this is not critical.
Corporation in the amount of $33,480.00
in 1500 - 2399 Gallons.
WATER AND WASTEWATER - HYDROGEN PEROXIDE CHEMICAL BID
BIDDER EXCEPTIONS TO BID UNIT PRICE MINIMUM
(PRICE FOR 12,000 DELNERY VOLUME
GALLONS)
Ashland Chemical, Inc
ATTN. Andre A. Delaware
5125 W. Hanna Avenue
Tampa FL 33634
(813) 884-1460
Degussa Corporation --
ATTN. Gerd Scherer
65 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park NJ 07660
(201) 641-6100 Ext. 3338
No L/M/E within Bid - $2.495/Gallon 3500 - 4000 Gallons
provided a minimum ($29,940)
delivery volume as a part of
unit price quoted.
No L/M/E within Bid - $3.00/Gallon 4000 Gallons
provided a minimum ($36, OW); (Per Telecon, 09116193)
delivery volume by
telephone, 09116193.
r ,
0
FMG GefpemUbn LI -SS an list@
ATTN. Richard G. Adler Exceptions to the Bid. Bid ($31,920)
5950 Fairview Road indicates a minimum
Suite 712 1 delivery amount of 1500 -$2.79/Gallon 1500-2399 Gallons
Charlotte NC 28210 Gallons. ($33, 480)
• (704) 554-1551 •
Peroxidation Systems, inc. None listed $4.80/Gallon 1000 Gallons
ATTN. Beth M. Pugh ($57, 600) (Per Telecon, 09116193)
4514 Parkbreeze Court
Orlando FL 32808
(800) 749-7376
(407) 578-5157
Reese, Macon and Associates, Inc.
9121 North Military Trail
r Suite 207 `
CONTRACTOR: Butler Construction Company, Inc. Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 '
210 Hardee Lane - - i
Rockledge, Florida 32955 (407) 625-6660
(407) 62,5-6664 (Fax)
PROJECT NAME_ Grouadwater Treatment Plan - Phase. I Partial Payment Estimate No.: FIVE -
submitted- 10/15/93
PROJECT NUMBER_ 92-158
PERIOD COVERED 9/16/93 THROUGH 10/15/93
CONTRACT DATA:
Change Order No. 2
Change Order No. 3
Change Order No. 4
Adjustments to Date
Rev. Contract Amount
Percentage Complete
Percentage Complete
2,765,000.00
(S)
(time)
Inspector%e a,Llii� ice
APPROVED FOR PAYMENT:
Owner
BY:
DATE:
Reese, Macon & Associates
BY:
DATE: of 713
SUMMARY OF JOB STATUS
Total Work Completed
Materials Stored Onsite
Subtotal
Less Retainage (10%)
Less Previous Payments
Amount Due This Period
$ 939,607.52
$
$ 752, 349.55
liens, or other liens or rights to liens against this job,
and that all previous partial payments _received under this
Contract have been applied to discharge in full all of the
Contractor's obligations reflected in prior partial payment
requests and that hourly wages paid to all employees on this
project for the period of this estimate are in accordance
with the wage scale determination contained -in the contract
documents.
NOV 09 '93. 19:59 KHEPPER&WILLs;RD INC ARA(—�HAFi �'• 1' =
rmom
Knepper&Willard, inc.
C:v;l • Enviroi im?ntdl Engineers i
November 9,1993
Mr. John J. Drago
City Administrator
City of Okeechobee
55 S.E. Third Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974.2932
Re: Okeechobee 1993 Road Improvements
K&W Project No. 7218-93
Dear Mr. Drago:
Enclosed are the following -documents, submitted to d
for the referenced project:
1. Application for Final Payment, in the a
One Dollars and Ninety -Nine Cents ($'
2. Affidavit by General Contractor.
3. City of Okeechobee Final Release.
4. Consent of Surety Company to Final P
5. Record Drawings, prepared from inf
representative.
6. Change Order No. 1.
The project, conducted as a change order to the 1
compliance -with the contract documents. Therefore, %
payment be made to the contractor, in the amount sta
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Very truly Yours,
z
8r W1L D, INC.
;z
Daniel S. Willard, P.E.
President/Principal Engineer
Enclosures
cc, Chuck Eiders, Director of Public Works
Better Roads of Lake Placid, inc.
7218 21.dsw
3030 N. Rocky Point Drive West
--Suite 570
Tampa. Florida 33607-6905
out the contract with Better Roads of Lake Placid, Inc.
t of Seventy -One Thousand, Nine hundred Ninety-
.99).
provided by the Contractor and our on site
Road Improvements, was completed in substantial
:ommend that it be accepted by the City and that final
above, which includes all retainage.
Hillsborough (813) 281-0120
Pinellas (813) 821-3291
FAX (813) 261-1156