1994-01-04250
C►TY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
A. Call meeting to order on January 4, 1994 at 7.00 P.M,
B. Invocation offered by Reverend Ken McDuffie;
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk.
C. Mayor and Council attendance:
Mayor James E. Kirk
Councilmember Danny P. Entry
Councilmember Michael G. O'Connor
Councilmember Jerry E. Walker
Councilmember Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Staff Attendance:
Attorney John R. Cook
Administrator John J. Drago
Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas
Deputy Clerk Lane Gamiotea
D. Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary of
Council action for the Regular Meeting of December 16, 1993.
Mayor Kirk called the regular meeting .of January 4, 1994 to order at 7.02 p.m.
Reverend Ken McDuffie offered the invocation;
Mayor Kirk led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Clerk Thomas called the roll:
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Councilmember Entry made a motion to dispense with reading and approve
the Summary of Council Action for the regular meeting of December 16, 1993,
seconded by Councilmember O'Connor.
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
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REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF
ITEMS ON TODAY'S AGENDA.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Hear from the Economic Council of Okeechobee - Robbie
Hoover (Exhibit 1).
JANUARY 4, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 11
Mayor Kirk asked if there were any requests for the addition, deferral or
withdrawal of items on today's agenda. There were none.
Mr. Robbie Hoover and Mrs. Monica Clark representing the Economic Council
of Okeechobee appeared before the City Council.
Mrs. Clark explained to the Council that the Directors of the Economic Council
met to come up with solutions to the problems between the CitylCountyl
Okeechobee Beach Water Association (OBWA) concerning water and sewer
issues that effect all of Okeechobee and proceeded to relate the Economic
Council requests as outlined. the CitylCountylOBWA set aside a sorry (60) day
period to investigate solutions to the current water and sewer problems.
1. The parties would suspend all planning, permitting, funding, construction
(with the exception of the City's water treatment facility now under
construction) or acquisition activity relevant to water and sewer during the
period. The parties also would agree to stay all relevant litigation with
preservation of rights.
2. The City would need assurance from the Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) that the delay would be acceptable. The Economic
Council pledges their assistance in gaining these assurances.
3. The parties commit to good faith efforts to reach agreement on a plan to
create a unified utility service benefiting our entire community. To expedite
the endeavor we believe it is essential that the parties establish an
"Okeechobee Utility Working Group" which would consist of five members
as follows:
a. one City Councilmember and one citizen chosen by the City Council.
b. one County Commissioner and one citizen chosen by the County
Commissioners.
c. One member chosen by OBWA.
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JANUARY 4, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 11
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Economic Council continued: 114. We preceive the working group having the following specific duties:
a. Gather and analyze all information concerning the most cost efficient
and non -discretionary means for providing area wide utility services for
the entire community. This would include but not be limited to, legal
issues, service areas, rate structures, funding and review of the City's
utility appraisal due in February 1994.
b. Provide to the parties, on a regular basis, reports of the working group's
activity and findings or recommendations for action.
The group would be co-chaired by the City Councilmember and County
Commissioner
Mrs. Clark explained further that the group would be advisory only and the
parties would retain all their respective decision making authority, also that the
County Commission has approved this suggestion and requested if the sixty
(60) days were not enough to extend it by an additional thirty (30) days.
Council discussed with Attorney Cook, Mrs. Clark and Mr. Hoover, OBWA is
continuing with the lawsuit. Mrs. Clark explained yesterday (January 3rd) was
the first time the Economic Council presented the letter to OBWA and she felt
they would also agree with the sccty (60) day analysis period.
Councilmember Watford expressed he felt this was a good approach, but was
concerned about suspending litigation and asked Attorney Cook if there would
be any problems with that? Attorney Cook responded, there were procedures
that would allow litigation to be suspended for a certain time period.
Councilmember Walker stated he would want it stipulated in the motion, if the
Council agrees with the suggestion, that the City will go along with this only if
OBWA goes along with it. Council, Mrs. Clark and Mr. Hoover concurred that
would only be right.
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E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Economic Council continued.
JANUARY 4, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 11
Mrs. Clark also advised Mr. Sonny Williamson verbally agreed some of the
grant funds coming from South Florida Water Management District could be
used to pay for consultants the "working group" felt necessary to hear from.
The parties may have to pay and SFWMD could then reimburse the expense.
Attorney Cook advised the Council if they agree to this sugggestion, and staff
recommends they do, he felt it should be stated in the motion to agree
contingent to OBWA approving the suggestion prior to February 1st.
Following discussion, Councilmember Walker made a motion to agree to the
concept (presented by the Economic Council), contingent upon all three
parties joining by January 24th, seconded by Councilmember O'Connor.
Council then discussed when they would nominate the citizen to also serve.
Council will nominate and vote on that person at the next regular meeting,
January 18, 1994.
Attorney Cook suggested to Mrs. Clark and Mr. Hoover, after they speak with
OBWA and if they agree to this, Attorney Cook, Attorney Cassels and Attorney
Connor meet to come up with an agreement for all parties to sign that all are
in agreement to this suggestion of the sixty (60) days and have the agreement
signed by January 18th.
Vote on motion is as follows:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
X
X
X
X
X
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E. NEW BUSINESS
2. Motion to award a Water Distribution System Improvement
contract to Censtate Contractors, Inc. in the amount of
$1,226,136.45 - City Administrator (Exhibit 2).
JANUARY 4, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 11
Councilmember Entry made a motion to award a Water Distribution System
Improvement Contract to Censtate Contractors, Inc, in the amount of one
million, two hundred twenty-six thousand, one hundred thirty-six dollars, forty-
five cents ($1,226,136.45) (upon the recommendation of Engineer Bill Reese);
seconded by Councilmember O'Connor.
Engineer Reese answered Council's questions and advised, Censtate was the
lowest bidder, they have worked for the City before and everything checked
out okay on them. This project is for pipe all over the City and will enhance
what the City already has. This will not replace lines, except in extreme areas
where the line must be replaced, but are parallel lines. He did not feel this
would make the system more complicated.
The areas were arrived at by using a "hydrogeologic system" and he felt this
was the most efficient way to get the City's monies worth. The time frame is a
year to completion, work will be done in six (6) phases with the stipulation the
contractor cannot go beyond three (3) phases at a time (example: cannot go
to phase three until phase one is 100% completed, including sidewalks, sod,
etc). The end result will be better water pressure and fire protection for
residents.
Vote on motion:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
X
X
X
X
X
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E. NEW BUSINESS
3. Motion to approve a bid for a portable pump from
Blankenship and Associates in the amount of $17,410.00 -
City Administrator (Exhibit 3).
4. Motion to approve a
Construction Co. in the
Administrator (Exhibit 4).
partial pay request to Butler
amount of $309, 630.03 - City
JANUARY 4, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 11
Councilmember Entry made a motion to approve a bid for a portable pump
from Blankenship and Associates in the amount of seventeen thousand, four
hundred ten dollars ($17,410.00) (upon staff recommendation); seconded by
Councilmember O'Connor.
Council discussed at length with staff why only one bid was received. Staff
explained eight were sent out, including local businesses. Mayor Kirk and
Councilmember Walker requested Program Coordinator Threewits research
why the other businesses did not submit a bid and report this information back
to the Council.
This item (a portable pump) was approved in the 1993-94 Public Utilities
budget.
Vote on motion:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Entry made a motion to approve a partial pay request (No. 7)
to Butler Construction Co. in the amount of three hundred nine thousand, six
hundred thirty dollars, three cents ($309,630.03) (upon the recommendation of
Engineer Reese of RMA, for the Groundwater Treatment Plant -Phase 1, Project
No. 92-158); seconded by Councilmember Watford.
Councilmember Watford asked if everything was okay on the project? Engineer
Reese responded yes.
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X
X
X
X
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E. NEW BUSINESS
4. Pay request to Butler Construction continued.
5. Motion to adopt Resolution 94-1 - City Administrator
(Exhibit 5).
JANUARY 4, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 7 OF 11
Vote on motion is -as follows:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember O'Connor madea motion to adopt (proposed) Resolution No.
94-1 (declaring a portion of downtown Okeechobee as an area suitable for
redevelopment); seconded by Councilmember Entry.
Attorney Cook read proposed Resolution No. 94-1 by title only as follows:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A PORTION OF DOWNTOWN OKEECHOBEE AS AN AREA SUITABLE
FOR REDEVELOPMENT AND FINDING THE NEED FOR REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, OR
REDEVELOPMENT OF SUCH AREA AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.'
Council discussed the location of the area described in the proposed
resolution. That area is for parks letters "F L A G L E R P A" and one block
South of these parks and one block North of these parks (except Block 152,
153 and 154). The purpose of this resolution is for the City to apply for a
$750,000. Community Development Block Grant (through Fred Fox Enterprises)
to upgrade the buildings, painting, resolve any code violations and for better
parking in the back
Councilmember Watford stated Attorney Cook had advised him he could vote
on this issue since he is an employee and not the owner of one of the
businesses located within the area described in the proposed resolution.
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X
X
X
X
E. NEW BUSINESS
5.
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Adoption of Resolution 94-1 continued:
Motion to adopt Resolution 94-2 - City Administrator
(Exhibit 6).
JANUARY 4, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 8 OF 11
Vote on motion is as follows:
KIRK
X
ENTRY
X
O'CONNOR
X
WALKER
X
WATFORD
X
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember O'Connor made a motion to adopt (proposed) Resolution No.
94-2 (creating a Downtown Redevelopment Agency); seconded by
Councilmember Entry.
Attorney Cook read proposed Resolution No. 94-2 by title only as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA FINDING A NEED FOR THE CREATION
OF A DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CARRY OUT THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 163, PART Ill, FLORIDA STATUTES 1N DOWNTOWN
OKEECHOBEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.'
Administrator Drago explained, the City will be filing two applications for two
grants at the same time, one is for downtown and the second one is housing.
Advertisements will appear in the paper for people to apply for housing
assistance.
Vote on motion is as follows:
KIRK
X
ENTRY
X
O'CONNOR
X
WALKER
X
WATFORD
X
MOTION CARRIED.
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E. NEW BUSINESS
7. Motion to adopt Resolution 94-3 - City Administrator
(Exhibit 7).
8. Motion to appoint the City's Code Enforcement Board as
the Citizen's Advisory Task Force for the community
Development Block Grant Program - City Administrator
JANUARY 4, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 9 OF 11
Councilmember Walker made a motion to adopt (proposed) Resolution No. 94-
3 (declaring the City of Okeechobee, as the Downtown Redevelopment
Agency); seconded by Councilmember Watford.
Attorney Cook read proposed Resolution 94-3 by title only as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA DECLARING ITSELF AS THE DOWN
TOWN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CARRY OUT THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 163, PART III, FLORIDA STATUTES IN DOWNTOWN OKEECHOBEE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.'
Vote on motion is as follows:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember O'Connor made a motion to appoint the City's Code
Enforcement Board as the Citizen's Advisory Task Force for the Community
Development Block Grant Program; seconded by Councilmember Entry.
Administrator Drago advised Council this was the same procedure used for the
last housing grant application. There has to be a citizen board to review the
housing applications should the City obtain the grant.
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X
X
X
X
E. NEW BUSINESS
8. Appointment of Code Board as Citizen's Advisory Board
continued:
9. Discuss Resolution 86-7 - Finance Director (Exhibit 8).
JANUARY 4, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 10 OF 11
Vote on motion is as follows:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Finance Director Parker supplied in Exhibit Eight for the Council, a copy of a
letter from First National Life Insurance Company notifying the City of a
premium adjustment (increase) for retired Fire Chief Godwin. Director Parker
explained, unless advised differently, the City will pay the increase on the
insurance.
Administrator Drago suggested Council instruct Attorney Cook to draft a
resolution that is more flexible than Resolution No. 86-7, which outlines the
City will pay a certain amount of Mr. Godwin's insurance, (since that resolution
was adopted the insurance has been increased and is increasing again).
Recommendation is that Mr. Godwin's payment should not exceed what is
being paid for retired City Clerk Spivey.
Following lengthy discussion, Councilmember Watford moved to approve
Finance Director's recommendation to pay Mr. Godwin's premium up to a
maximum of one hundred seventeen dollars ninety-eight cents ($117 98) per
month: seconded by Councilmember Walker.
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
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E. NEW BUSINESS
10. Discuss Occupational Licenses - Finance Director (Exhibit
9).
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kirk.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IF ANY PERSON SHOULD DECIDE TO APPEAL ANY
DECISION MADE A THIS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCH PERSON WILL NEED
TO INSURE THAT VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE WHICH
INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON ,WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.
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ames E. Kirk, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JANUARY 4, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 11 OF 11
Finance Director Parker advised the Council of law changes for occupational
license as follows:
Cities and Counties are specifically authorized to initiate civil actions plus
other costs and with the penalty up to $250 if occupational licenses tax is
not paid within 150 days of initial notice of tax due.
Transfer fees are revised from a flat rate of $3.00 to a fee of 10% of the
annual license rate; but not less than $3.00 nor more than $25.00.
The date for the sale of license changed from September 1st to August 1st.
These changes will need to be done by an amending ordinance. Director
Parker also suggested this would be the correct time to implement the
Chamber of Commerce's request concerning fines for "unauthorized peddlers"
during festivals.
Council instructed Attorney Cook to proceed with the amending ordinance as
suggested by Director Parker.
There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting
at 8.28 p.m.
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OFFICIAL AGENDA
• A. Call Meeting to order on January 4, 1994, at 7.00 p.m.
B. Invocation offered by Reverend Ken McDuffie; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Kirk
C. Mayor and Council Attendance:
Mayor James E. Kirk
Councilmember Danny P. Entry
Counc lmember Michael G. O'Connor
Councilmember Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Staff Attendance:
is City Attorney Cook
City Administrator Drago
City Clerk Thomas
Deputy Clerk Gamiotes
D. Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Regular Meeting
of November 16, 1993.
REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON TODArS AGENDA
Ne usiness
Hear from the Economic Council of Okeechobee - Mr. Robbie Hoover (E-1)
4( 2. Motion to award a Water Distribution System Improvement Contract to Censtate Contractors, Inc.
in the amount of $1,226,136.45 - City Administrator (E-2)
3. Motion to approve a bid for a portable pump from Blankenship and Associates in the amount
of $17,410.00 - City Administrator (E-3)
4. Motion to approve a partial pay request to Butler Construction Co. in the amount of $309, 630.03 -
City Administrator (E-4) "
--5. Motion to adopt Resolution 94-1 - City Administrator (E-5)
6. Motion to adopt Resolution 94-2 - City Administrator (E-6)
7. Motion to adopt Resolution 94-3 - City Administrator (E-7)
8. Motion to appoint the City's Code Enforcement Board as the Citizen's Advisory Task Force for
the Community Development Block Grant Program - City Administrator
9. Discuss Resolution 86-7 - Finance Director (E-8)
18 10. Discuss Occupational Licenses - Finance Director (E-9)
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IF ANY PERSON SHOULD DECIDE TO APPEAL ANY DECISION
MADE AT THIS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCH PERSON WILL NEED TO INSURE THAT
A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND
EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED
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Economic Counci
P.O. Bo: 718
Okeechobee, FL 34973 December
TO: City Councilmen
RE: Water/Sewer
Dear Councilman,
As you are aware, the Okeechob
working deligently over the pa
resolve the problems of wat
community. I am sure that
onslaught of lawsuits that we
complete silence and no progres
settled.
The Economic Council has supp<
comprehensive utility service f
know that you have also support
other members of the Okeechob
County Commission, and Okeechol
However, for various reasons,
not been fully explored. We f
benefits for a cooperative pro,
act now.
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1993
i Economic Council has been
four years endeavoring to
and wastewater in our
►u feel with the current
ow have begun a period of
will be made until they are
ted the idea of forming a
r the entire community. We
d this idea, along with the
j City Council, Okeechobee
ie Beach Water Association.
.e merits of this idea have
3.r that the opportunity and
ct may be lost if we don't
For this reason, we of the EcDriomic Council of Okeechobee
request of the Okeechobee City Council, County Commission and
Okeechobee Beach Water (the Parties) that they set aside a
sixty day Deriod to investigate solutions to the current
water and sewer problems.
1. The Parties would suspend
funding, construction (with
water treatment facility I
acquisition activity relevan
the period. The Parties a
relevant litigation with pre,
2. The City would need assuri
would be acceptable. We pl
these assurances.
3. The Parties commit to g(
agreement on a plan to creP
benefiting our entire comf
endeavor we believe it is
establish an Okeechobee Util
consist of five members as f
all planning, permitting,
he exception of the city's
w under construction) or
to water and sewer during
io would agree to stay all
rvation of rights.
e from DEP that the delay
e our assistance in gaining
d faith efforts to reach
e a unified utility service
nity. To expedite this
essential that the Parties
ty Working Group which would
lows:
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a. Once city council membe
the city council.
b. One county commissioner
county commissioners.
c. One member chosen by the
This membership
working group,
represented.
is suggested
yet with all
4. We perceive the working
specific duties:
a. Gather and analyze all
most cost efficient and
providing area wide util
community. This would ii
legal issues, service
funding, and a review of
due in February 1994.
b. Provide to the parties,
of the working group's
recommendations for acti
We suggest that the meetings of
co-chaired by the city counc
commission member. Of course,
advisory in nature and the Parti
respective decision making author
It is important that this effort
We urge the Parties to commit to
and form the Working Group to bel
The Okeechobee Economic Council
valuable this effort is to our
strongest efforts to help in thi
We intend to present this reque
Tuesday, January 4, 1994 (7:00
request that it be an agenda ite
Respectfully submitted,
Monica M. Clark,
Chairperson
Economic Council of Okeechobee
MMC/hls
Copies: City Councilmen, County
John Drago, Chris Chinau
ind one citizen pch..jt
one citizen chosen by the
WA.
provide a minimum size
the essential interests
up having the following
information concerning the
ion -discretionary means for
ty services for the entire
lude but not be limited to,
areas, rate structures,
he city's utility appraisal
n a regular basis, reports
activity and findings or
the working group would be
member and the county
he working group would be
i would retain all of their
ty.
)egins as soon as possible.
his effort in January, 1994
n in February, 1994.
urges you
community.
endeavor.
to consider how
We pledge our
to you at your meeting on
M.) and therefore formally
at that meeting.
nty, Inc.
issioners,
1 T-
RMA 0
Reese, Macon and Associates, Inc.
City of Okeechobee
55 S.E. Third Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
ATIN: Mr. John J. Drago
RE: Water Distribution System
Dear John:
On November 18, 1993 we conducted a
project. Eight (8) bids were received as follo-A
Contractor
Censtate Contractors, Inc.
Sheltra & Sons Construction
Johnson Davis Inc. Construction
Speegle Construction, Inc.
Erskine Florida Properties
Chaz Equipment, Inc.
Giannetti Contracting, Inc.
Smith & Co.
The apparent low bidder for the project
of $1,226,136.25. We have reviewed Censtate
performance history and find them to be an ao
We therefore recommend the City
Inc. in the amount of $1,226,136.45 at the
If you have questions or wish to discuss
wdr-380
92-115
0
15 1993 // ,
December ,
opening for the above referenced
Amount
$1,226,136.45
$1,274,075.25
$1,313,212.00
$1,387,087.00
$1,398,800.00
$1,672,599.75
$1,850,419.00
$1,936,695.50
Censtate Contractors, Inc. with a bid
ractors, Inc. qualifications and past
ble contractor for this project
project to Censtate Contractors,
Council Meeting.
further, please call.
Very truly yours,
William D. Reese, P.E.
9121 N. Military Trail • Suite 207 Im Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Ph. (407) 625-6660 AX (407) 625-6664
9121 North Military Trail
Suite 207
Palm Beach Gardens F1 33410
CO CTOk: Butler Construction Company, Inc. 1
210 Hardee bane (•407) -625-6660
Rockledge, -Florida 32955 (407)-625..6664 (Fax)
3am Groundwater 2reatment 'Plant - Phase I -Partiia IftYment Tstiaoate No.: SEVEN- - _-
_ .Submitted- 12/15/93
gp02:CT ?DER 92-158 IOMMal iil��' OF ZOB -STATUS 1 S (o 4 505. A &
Total Completed -T . ss44. I.f-
�py ;materials stored Onsi-te
• • :.Subtotal � l°i39.4� . 42
'"s m@taimave p.D%) t5 3 `t 4-a. 0 1
. 'C=OlO'1'Ri►L'T BRA: Less 2.revlous 3ft3sents 1,435,830.08
.Amount due =his :.P=Iod _ - , _ 3��4 8�-58• _ _2- �s 3o9 w30.a3
33ds Atkeze*wa2/18/93
Hbwgeed 5 /04/ 93
ads *o Sub_ completion 335 -
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:BY~
33ATE�
-CONTRAt'TOR''2; L'ERTIFS'CMM
as authorized gent for I. -he Contractor., Z., *he asadersivned
:heraby z0or1=7 -IbAt '.tc ' bft-3 wt cif MM *now2ndge a21d `.bP3.' ld ,
phis zs �a tt=e and rarr0at • at It aCd work _'F oxsed and
Haag aael-.-vend» Z Mvxtb w werlitZ That the Contractor
:bas wood llft3a 20r a1Z aeactse g a3w a pea .war
ad snader %his 2xwt; la
went aest a to and %hea+e aza aaoacs'' 1imeecham5.-cs'q
.... ,mot g •, •, ja� anaiimst �3ii's job.
- and •that all Ztv!n XS aer .&4LA;D- —
Zontract amm -oean mppliaad Im disch=ge --in 12,371 Q=
�oaitractaar'a 3-'setae an 3=SX= t
=aquests and That ILaur27 wages Taia *o all t310'lcTeas cm *his
project for the � m-liod CT *ha.'s mate am � accor4imce
(0-7 q.-th the wave aea7.e ,det�tinn contained 3a :the contract
_ ;docmaeats_
J Zt y�
Meese, 2lacon associates BUTLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY • INC. -
actor
BY.:
:DATE: a SATE- Z' Z I
Tabulation Sheet
3
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for
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sociates In
Blankenstdp � As _„_
RESOLUTI
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A PORT]
AREA SUITABLE FOR REDEVELOP)
REHABILITATION, CON$BRVATION,
A'Nb PROVIDING AN SPFECTIVE DA
WHEREAS, there exists in the Downt
described as follows:
Begin at the Southwest Cornei
Avenue and Southwest 2nd Stree
Street along the South bound
continuing East on Southeas
Boundary of Blocks 170, 171 a
then North along the East
Northeast Corner of Block ".
boundary of Blocks "A", "P",
Northeast corner of Block "
boundary of Block 155 to the
then West along the North
Northwest corner of Block 1
boundary of Blocks 160, "F" a
certain areas which are hereby fo
10. 94-1 ,
f OF DOWNTOWN OKEECHOBEE AS AN
IT AND FINDING THE NEED FOR
,R REDEVELOPMENT OF SUCH AREA
Okeechobee area more particularly
of Block 164 at Southwest 7th
; proceed East on Southwest 2nd
ry of Blocks 164 through 169
2nd Street along the South
! 203 to Southeast 4th Avenue;
)undary of Block 203 to the
'; then West along the North
nd "R" continuing West to the
'; then North along the East
ortheast corner of Block 155;
)undary of Block 155 to the
); then South along the West
1 164 to the POB.
to be slum or blighted areas, and
WHEREAS, the rehabilitation, conOrvation, or redevelopment of such
areas is necessary in the interestl¢f the public health, safety, morals
and welfare of the residents of
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED b
Okeechobee, Florida:
1. That certain areas wi
described above are her
areas.
2. That such areas are
Redevelopment projects p
Act of 1969, as amended.
3. That the rehabilitation,
areas is necessary in
safety, morals and welf
Okeechobee.
4. This resolution shall
City of Okeechobee;
the City Council of the City of
in the Downtown Okeechobee area
y declared to be slum or blighted
appropriate for the Community
suant to the Community Redevelopment
:onservation, redevelopment of such
interest of the public, health,
e of the residents of the City of
ome effective immediately.
Dated this 4th day of January ,111994.
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
James E. Kirk, Mayor
rc::-s
RESOLUTIONI
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
FOR THE CREATUN OF A DOWN
OUT THE COMMUNITY REDEVELO]
III, FLORIDA STATUTES IN DO
EFFECTIVE DATE.
•
NO. 94-2 /
1 1*441, Ai��
tCHOBEE, FLORIDA FINDING A NEED
.REDEVELOPMENT—SENCY TO CARRY
'PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 163, PART
IN OKEECHOBEE; AND PROVIDING AN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida has by
Resolution No. 94-1 declared an area of land located in downtown
Okeechobee to be a slum or blighted area suitable for a community
redevelopment project pursuant to Chapter 163, Part III, Florida
Statutes, and
WHEREAS, said chapter requires
Community Redevelopment Agency is
of said chapter,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
1. That there is a need for
carry out the community r
Part III, Florida Statute
of Okeechobee,
2. This Resolution shall bec
adoption.
Dated this 4th day of January ,
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk
finding that the creation of a
cessary to effectuate the purposes
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Community Redevelopment Agency to
evelopment purposes of Chapter 163,
, in the downtown area of the City
tome effective immediately upon its
�994.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
James E. Kirk, Mayor
c-�
C�
RESOLUTION I
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OK
ITSUF AS THE DOWNTOV ,REDEVE
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT P1
III, FLORIDA STATUTES IN
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
94-3
)BEE, FLORIDA DECLARING
CNT AGENCY TO CARRY OUT
ES OF CHAPTER 163, PART
TOWN OKEECHOBEE; AND
WHEREAS, the City Council of the Ci t r of Okeechobee, Florida has by
Resolution No. 94-1 declared a porti3n of downtown Okeechobee as an
area suitable for redevelopmen and finding the need for
rehabilitation, conservation or re velopment of such area, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 94-2 the City Council of the City of
Okeechobee had declared the need for a Community Redevelopment
Agency to carry out the community redevelopment purposes of Chapter
163, Part III, Florida Statutes.
WHEREAS, the City Council of Okeechobee, Florida deems it
Appropriate to exercise its authority under Chapter 163.357 and
declare itself to be the agency,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA: 11
1.
That the City Council of t
e City of Okeechobee, Florida
be and the same is he
by declared as the Downtown
Redevelopment Agency for the
City of Okeechobee, Florida.
2.
The Downtown Redevelopment
Agency shall have all the
rights, powers, duties, privileges
and ammunites granted
by Chapter 163, Part III, Florida
Statutes subject to all
responsibilities and liabilities
imposed thereby.
3.
The Downtown Redevelopment
Agency shall carry out the
community redevelopment purposes
authorized by Chapter
163, Part III, Florida S
tutes.
4.
This resolutions shall be
me effective immediately upon
its passage.
Dated this 4th day of January ,
ATTEST:
)94.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
James E. Kirk, Mayor
Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk r,,7 , 7
T
Off• 0K4
CITY OF 0
�`Q ►: MEMO
TO: John J. Drago, Administrator
THRU:
THRU:
FROM: Lola Parker, Finance Director
Please place on the agenda for the
the matter of Health & Hospital in
Godwin.
CHOBEE /
DUM
DATE: 12-28-93
SUBJECT: Health & Hospital
insurance premium
for Olen Godwin
meeting of January 4, 1994
for retired Fire Chief, Olen
Thank you,
IC-7 #-- e
u
CITY OF 0
MEMOR
TO: Mayor and Council
THRU: John J. Drago, Administrator
THRU:
FROM: Lola Parker., Finance Director
Mr. Olen Godwin, retired Fire Chief, c
with notice (attached) that his hospit
would be increasing from $300.00 each
beginning January 1, 1994. The City ad
stating that Mr. Godwin has available
medical and health insurance coverage
incurred by the City for provision of
employees through the group insurance
pays a premium of $167.39 per month fo
Even with the increase and after the r
from Mr. Godwin, his insurance will be
Spivey's.
Therefore in conclusion unless you
the increase for Mr. Godwin.
Revised 12-28-93
Mr. Drago brought to my attention that
that when the premium exceeds the maxi
the excess amount shall be made by app
the City Council. Therefore, I am req
matter on the agenda.
CHOBEE A!% //
DUM
DATE: December 10, 993
SUBJECT: Health & Hospital
insurance premium for Olen Godwin
into my office the other day
and health insurance premium
.rter to $405.00 quarterly
ed a Resolution on May 20,1986,
him an alternative source of
a cost comparable to the cost
:h coverage to other retired
n of the City. The City currently
etired City Clerk, Lorena Spivey.
ibursement of $51.06 per quarter
.9.92 less per month than Mrs.
me differently, the City will pay
Thank you
-t A of Resolution #86-7 states
amount provided in paragraph 1
1 and amendatory resolution by
ing of Mr. Drago to place this
Thank you,
0
16
P.O. Box 1
Pensacola, FL 32
(904)432-1 i
November 10, 1993
LA ENCE OLEN GODWIN
10 3 S.W.14TH STREET
OK ECHOBEE, FL 34974-0000
L r -XNW
-0130
---NOTICE OF PREMIUM APOUSTMENT
Certificate Number: 1013683
Current Pl an : I
Ne' Premium Rate: - $ 405.00 JrS
Dane of Increase: 1/1/94 or next' p
Delar LAWRENCE OLEN GODWIN
First National Life Insurance
serve you as the carrier of the F1
Group Medicare Supplement under Se
1.e��
udue date
pony is pleased to continue to
a Retired Public Employees
Bill 322.
Your Medicare Supplement certi cote provides you with excellent
coverage, and we strive to provide a best possible service at
the most affordable rates. Howeve at this time, we have found
it necessary to adjust your premium lo the rate indicated above.
Please be assured that this ad
Rlders with certificates of the so
ate of Florida Plan. This adjus
t o 1994 changes in Medicare benef i
c sts of medical treatment along wi
g cup. Depending on your current
a ailable which would lower your pr
We value you as a certificate
continuing to service your i nsuranc
Jestions regarding the adjusted pr
f r premium reduction, please conic
D partment at 1-800-999-2224 or loc
Sii ncerel ,
m, a
m�v I
MI . A. Hunter
Florida Retired Public Employees G
First National Life Insurance Comp
stment affects all certificate
form and class under the
ent is necessary to reflect
the continually rising
the experience of the
Overage, other options may be
i ums .
l der, and we look forward to
needs. Should you have any
ii um or the options available
our Customer Service
ly at 904-469-8220.
Medicare Supplement
r
RESOLUTION N 86-7
WHEREAS, LAWRENCE OLEN GODWIN sBrved the City as an employee
for a period of approximately twenty-three (23) years prior to
his retirement as Chief of the Okeeciobee City Fire Department in
1977, and
WHEREAS, at the time of the retirement of LAWRENCE OLEN
GODWIN, the City had instituted no ogram for medical and health
insurance coverage for retired Cit mployees, and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechob has initiated a program of
medical and health insurance cover a for retired City employees
since the retirement of LAWRENCE 0 N GODWIN in 1977, and
WHEREAS, the condition of the health of LAWRENCE OLEN GODWIN
at the time of his retirement in M17 and at the present time is
mech that he does not qualify for coverage under the City's group
dical and health insurance plan provided for retired employees,
and
WHEREAS, LAWRENCE OLEN GOD'i
alternative source of medical and
cost comparable to the cost incurro
such coverage to other retired Cis
insurance plan of the City, and
WHEREAS, the City Council o
etermined that in recognition and
LAWRENCE OLEN GODWIN to the City,
o provide a benefit to OLEN GODWNI
premiums for the medical and heals
to him from an alternative source.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AS FO'
1. THAT the City of Okeec
LAWRENCE OLEN GODWIN the monthly
and health insurance coverage ui
Supplement Plan offered -by Fist N
up to a maximum o $ monthly
6 cd
2. THAT the City 's respor
nsurance premiums on behalf of
imited to those premiums neces
upplement Plan described above
nd shall not extend to the F
Obtaining coverage for any family
of the household of LAWRENCE OLEN
3. THAT the City shall r
irectly to the First National
eceipt by the City Clerk of thi
LEN GODWIN for such coverage.
4. THAT in the event the ra
maximum amount provided,in Paragr
excess amount shall be made by
amendatory resolution by the City
5. THAT this resolution sha
its adoption.
ADOPTED this 20th day of May
C
ATTEST:
BONNIE T OMAS, Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
I has available to him an
alth insurance coverage at a
by the City for provision of
employees through the group
the City of Okeechobee has
ppreciation of the service of
t is appropriate for the City
in the form of payment of the
insurance coverage available
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
IS:
bee shall pay on behalf of
remium for obtaining medical
er Plan AA of the Medicare
.ional Life Insurance Company,
ibility for payment of said
kWRENCE OLEN GODWIN shall be
pry to procure the Medicare
r LAWRENCE OLEN GODWIN alone
orient of such premiums for
:tubers, dependents, or members
)DWIN .
:e payment of said premiums
,ife Insurance Company upon
premiums charged to LAWRENCE
of premiums shall exceed the
1 1 above, no payment of any
e City without approval and
uncil.
take effect immediately upon
1986.
OKEEECCCHHOBEE, FL RIDA
t�s��
KLAND CH N
IERALD D. BRYANT, CITY ATTORNEY
•
M
City Council
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 33474
Gentlemen:
22, 1986 4j!��
I understand the City will i y the premium for medical
insurance for me in an amount n to exceed $65.00 to the
First National Life Insurance Co any for Plan AAAA. I also
understand the premium for Plan LAA (attached) exceeds the
amount allowed by the City by $ .02 per month and that I
will pay the City $33.06 quarter to cover this additional
lamount in order that I can have a coverage provided under _
Plan AAAA.
Sin rely,
gh-rl MO."
ri
Lawcence Olen Godwin
100 W 14th Street
Dke c obee, Florida 33474
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC
City Clerk
r
86-32
86-30 1
Following discussion, Councilman
agreement be amended deleting these
seconded the motion.
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on
Yeas
Douglas
Collins
Thomas
Rubin
None
Motion carried.
Councilman Rubin made a motion 1
requested. Councilman Collins seconded
Mayor Chapman asked for a vote on
Yeas
Douglas
Collins
Thomas
Rubin
Nays
None
Motion carried.
Mayor Chapman read the resolution a
WHEREAS, LAWRENCE OLEN GODWIN 31
for a period of approximately twe t
his retirement as Chief of the Okee 1
1977, and
WHEREAS, at the time of the'
GODWIN, the City had instituted no
insurance coverage for retired City
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechob i
medical and health insurance cover ,
since the retirement of LAWRENCE OLE
WHEREAS, the condition of the h
at the time of his retirement in 1
such that he does not qualify for cc
medical and health insurance plan Ir
and
WHEREAS, LAWRENCE OLEN GODW '
alternative source of medical and ht
cost comparable to the cost incurred
such coverage to other retired City
insurance plan of the City, and
WHEREAS, the City Council o
determined that in recognition and a
LAWRENCE OLEN GODWIN to the City,
to provide a benefit to OLEN GODWI
premiums for the medical and health
to him from an alternative source.
i
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVE]
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AS FO I
1. THAT the City of Okesch
LAWRENCE OLEN GODWIN the monthly F
and health insurance coverage u d
Supplement Plan offered by First N 1
up to a maximum of $ (65.10 monthly,
Y 2 0 1986 �'M7of'�
:mas made a motion th/ e
ee items. Councilman Rujin
motion.
t the agreement be signed as
is motion.
i motion.
follows:
,ved the City as an employee
-three (23) years prior to
obee City Fire Department in
retirement of LAWRENCE OLEN
-ogram for medical and health
mployees, and
has initiated a program of
e for retired City employees
GODWIN in 1977, and
:alth of LAWRENCE OLEN GODWIN
7 and at the present time is
Ferage under the City's group
)vided for retired employees,
has available to him an
:lth insurance coverage at a
by the City for provision of
employees through the group
the City of Okeechobee has
preciation of the service of
is appropriate for the City
n the form of payment of the
insurance coverage available
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
IS:
: shall pay on behalf of
Lump for obtaining medical
Plan AA of the Medicare
al Life Insurance Company,
86-36
2. THAT the City's responi
insurance premiums on behalf of I
limited to those premiums necese
Supplement Plan described above f
and shall not extend to the p+
obtaining coverage for any family n
of the household of LAWRENCE OLEN (
3. THAT the City shall m
directly to the First National
receipt by the City Clerk of the
OLEN GODWIN for such coverage.
4. THAT in the event the rat
maximum amount provided in Paragra
excess amount .shall be made by +
amendatory resolution by the City 4
S. THAT this resolution sha]
its adoption.
ADOPTED this 20th day of May,
Yeas
Douglas
Collins
Thomas
Rubin
Nays
None
Motion carried.
Susan Glassburn and Julia Bauvi]
the following petition to the (
annexation of Connors Highlands area:
City Council Of Okeechobee
City Hall
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, F1 33472
May 20, 1986
ility for payment of said
RENCE OLEN GODWIN shall be
r to procure the Medicare
LAWRENCE OLEN GODWIN alone
ent of such premiums for
Hers, dependents, or members
4IN.
payment of said premiums
fe Insurance Company upon
cemiums charged to LAWRENCE
of premiums shall exceed the
1 above, no payment of any
s City without approval and
mcil.
take effect immediately upon
86.
addressed the Council presenting
icil concerning opposition to
Dear Members of the City Counci
We submit to you, the attacted petition, to express
our opposition to the proposal xegarding the request for
additional city annexation withir Conners Highlands.
Sincerely,
Kim A. Glassburn
760 NW 20th Lane
Okeechobee, FL 33472
4C6E.::��t�Nks
CITY OF 0
'�t�opio�
MEMO
TO: Mayor & Councilmembers
THRU: John J. Drago
THRU:
FROM: Lola Parker, Finance Director
lBlow is a list of 1993 law change
ceases. I am hereby requesting
revising the current ordinance 064:
1. Cities and counties are sp
initiate civil actions plus 0t1
up to $250. If occupational
within 150 days of initial no -
i
IOBEE
UM
DATE: 4.
12_29-93
SUBJECT: 1993 Law changes
in reference to
occupational
licenses
in reference
to proceed occupational
our approval
to implement these changes:
ifically authorized to
r cost and with a penalty
icenses tax is not paid
ce of tax due.
2. Transfer fees are revised from flat rate of $3.00 _to a
fee of 10 percent of the ann 1 license rate; but not
less that $3.00 nor more than 25.00.
3. The date for the sale of lic
1st to August 1st.
These are the major changes that
Another change of a one time inc
allowed with additional rate incree
years. Implementation of this comp
1tEquity Study Commission". The
January of 1995 and the implementat
be completed by October of 1995.
ifi for your information and will t
date (see attached).
e changed from September
need to be implemented now.
ease of up to 10 percent is
ss of up to 5 percent every two
Lent requires appointment of an
tudy has to be completed by
)n of the rate increases has to
ie matter of the rate increase
brought before you at a later
TNa4k you,
�-9
Aft-
FLO]
Memorandum
TO: City Managers and Chief
Raymond C. Sittig, Executive
BJECT: 1993 Legislation - Occupational
,TE: May 19, 1993
n May 4, Governor Chiles signed into law, C
first major reform to the occupational license
primarily the product of the Occupational Lio
a pointed body comprised of 14 individuals
a d various business organizations. The law,
o all parties involved.
lajor components of this legislation are:
A one-time increase of up to 10 percent
by your municipality in either the precec
that would have been generated in the F
enacted the maximum tax increases at
greater, including any revenues remittec
year. Implementation of this componen
commission" to make rate and/or classi
be appointed by the elected body and
advisory nature to the elected body.
Upon the implementation of the one-tii
costing within the following ranges can
to $150, 200 percent; more than $150
$500 and up to $2,500, 75 percent; r
percent; and, greater than $10,000, 10
increased by more than $5,000. Howe
rate of $25 and not be bound by these
this component requires appointment 4
F
LEAGUE OF CITIE3, INC.
er 93-180, Laws of Florida. This is the
:atute in 21 years. This legislation was
Tax Study Commission, a legislatively
menting city and county government,
ritten, represents a fragile compromise
the sum of the total revenue generated
g fiscal year, or the amount of revenue
ceding fiscal year had your municipality
orized in 1980 and 1982, whichever is
the county during the preceding fiscal
squires appointment of an "equity study
ition changes. Such commissions shall
all only submit recommendations in an
increase of up to 10 percent, licenses
exceed the following percentages: up
d up to $500, 100 percent; more than
e than $2,500 and up to $10,000, 50
cent. Furthermore, no license may be
, any license may be increased up to a
,,entage maximums. Implementation of
n "equity study commission."
201 West Park Avenue • P.O. Box 1757 • Tallahassee,
32302-1757 9 (904)222-9684 • Suncom 278-5331
r
P;
iorandum to
Managers and CAOs
32
Future rate increases of up to 5 percent ery two years may occur with a majority
plus one affirmative vote by the elected ody. Implementation of this component
requires appointment of an "equity st V commission" in the first component
above.
Counties who utilize "equity study coma
authorized to keep all tax revenues
unincorporated area. The sharing fc
revenue collected from businesses v
chooses not to utilize the "equity study
share all revenues with their municipi
Cities may recoup all revenues that m;
10 percent increase when they revise
component above.
Cities and counties are specifically autt
business that does not pay its required
of initial notice of tax due. In addition 1
civil actions and penalties may include
additional administrative costs incurred
penalty of $250.
ons" as specified in s. 205.0535(2) are
-led from businesses located in the
la remains the same for license tax
municipal boundaries. If a county
mission" process, it will be required to
according to s. 205.033(4) and (5).
i reduced due to this provision plus a
rate structures according to the first
ized to initiate civil actions against any
rcupationai license tax within 150 days
all penalties currently authorized, such
wrt costs, reasonable attorneys' fees,
a result of the collection efforts and a
Transfer fees are revised from a flat rate lof $3 to a fee of 10 percent of the annual
license rate; however, the fee shall not 00 less than $3 nor more than $25.
The date when licenses shall begin k
August 1 in order to give businesses
prior to the Imposition of penalties.
If your municipality wishes to utilize the p
rates with the use of an equity study cc
be implemented by October 1, 1995. Fu
lir o license may be issued unless a F
Number is obtained" is only applicable
205.0535.
ederal
If VOL
sold is revised from September 1 to
;ional time to purchase their licenses
to restructure and/or increase your tax
i, this legislation stipulates that it must
1, the requirement in s. 205.0535(5) that
nployer ID Number or Social Security
wnicipality utilizes the provisions of s.