1994-04-05311
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
A. Call regular meeting to order on April 5, 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
City Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas
Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea
D. Motion to dispense with reading and approve the Summary of
Council Action for the regular meeting of March 15, 1994.
Mayor Kirk called the regular City Council meeting to order on April 5, 1994 at
7:00 p.m.
The invocation was offered by Reverend Ken McDuffie;
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Kirk.
Clerk Thomas called the roll:
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Councilmember Entry made a motion to dispense with reading and approve the
Summary of Council Action for the regular meeting of March 15, 1994; seconded
by Councilmember O'Connor.
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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REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION, REFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL
OF ITEMS ON TODAY'S AGENDA.
E. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL ORDINANCE ADOPTION
1. a. Motion to read by title only Ordinance 667 - City
Attorney (Exhibit 1).
1. b. Motion to adopt Ordinance 667.
1. c. Public comment.
APRIL 5, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 11
IIMayor Kirk asked if there were any additions, deferrals or withdrawals of items
on today's agenda. There were none.
11 Mayor Kirk opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
ICouncilmember Watford made a motion to read (proposed) Ordinance No. 667
by title only; seconded by Councilmembers Entry and Walker.
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 667 by title only as follows:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CF Y OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING ORDINANCE 666 TO AMEND
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Councilmember Entry made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 667; seconded by
Councilmember O'Connor.
Mayor Kirk asked if there were any public comments. There were none.
Councilmember Watford clarified, "having to amend Ordinance No. 666 in no
way affects the time table for DCA to make a decision on the 1994-Cycle I
amendments?"
Attorney Cook responded, "that is how DCA explained it to the City."
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E. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION
1. d. Vote on motion.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Proclaim April 22, 1994 as Girl Scout Leader Day - Mayor
Kirk.
APRIL 5, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 11
Vote on motion to adopt Ordinance No. 667:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Kirk closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Mayor Kirk read the proclamation for Girl Scout Leader's Day aloud in its entirety
as follows:
PROCLAMATION #94-P-1
"WHEREAS, the Girl Scouts of the USA observes the thirteenth annual Girl Scout Leader's
Day of April 22, 1994t
WHEREAS, since 1912 Girl Scout Leader's have given unselfishly of themselves and invested
in the future of girls; and
WBFREAS, throughout a2 years of dedicated service, Girl Scout Leader's have prepared girls
to meet the responsibilities and challenges of a rapidly changing society;
WAF,RF,AS, Girl Scout headers are role models who girls can admire, hold in esteem, and
rrspec4 and
WHEREAS, Girl Scout Leaders make Girl Scouting a fan, all girl, memorable experience for
girls ages five through seventeen;
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F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Girl Scout Leader's Day Proclamation continued:
2. Motion to appoint Rose Raulerson as a regular Customer
Service Clerk, Lauren Moegenburg as a regular Treatment
Plant Operator, Gordon Sanders as a regular Firefighter
and William Hill as a regular Police Officer - City
Administrator.
3. Motion to appoint William Andrews as a new Water Plant
operator - City Administrator.
APRIL 5, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 11
NOW THEREFORE, I, James E. Sisk, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the
City of Okeechobee, hereby Proclaim April 22,1994, as Girl Scout Leader's Day in Okeechobee,
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Representatives of Girl Scout's were present, received the proclamation and
thanked the City.
Councilmember O'Connor made a motion to appoint Rose Raulerson as a
regular Customer Service Clerk, Lauren Moegenburg as a regular Treatment
Plant Operator, Gordon Sanders as a regular Firefighter and William Hill as a
regular Police Officer; seconded by Councilmembers Watford and Walker.
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Entry made a motion to appoint William Andrews as a new
Water Plant Operator; seconded by Councilmember O'Connor
KIR K
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
4. Motion to appoint David Sorensen and Jim Threewits to the
General Employees Pension Board until June 1995 - City
Administrator.
5. Motion to approve an Engineering Services proposal in the
amount of $14,250.00 to Knepper and Willard for
replacement of the lift station at Big Lake Bank - City
Administrator (Exhibit 2).
6. Motion to approve a partial pay request to Kimmins
Contracting Corp. in the amount of $7,463.61 - City
Administrator (Exhibit 3).
APRIL 5, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 11
Councilmember Walker made a motion to appoint David Sorensen and Jim
Threewits to the General Employees Pension Board until June 1995; seconded
by Councilmember Watford.
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Watford made a motion to approve an engineering services
proposal in the amount of fourteen thousand, two hundred fifty dollars
($14,250.00) to Knepper and Willard for replacement of the Lift Station at Big
Lake National Bank; seconded by Councilmem ber Walker.
Following brief discussion, vote is as follows:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Entry made a motion to approve partial pay request (number
one) to Kimmins Contracting Corp. in the amount of seven thousand, four
hundred sixty-three dollars, sixty-one cents ($7,463.61) (upon the
recommendation of Engineer Reese of RMA, project number 93-109 for elevated
storage tank demolition & utility modification); seconded by Councilmember
Watford.
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E. NEW BUSINESS
6. Pay request to Kimmins continued:
7. Motion to approve a partial pay request to HCE Electric in
the amount of $177,425.70 - City Administrator (Exhibit 4).
8. Motion to approve a partial pay request to Butler
Construction Co. in the amount of $169,817,52 - City
Administrator (Exhibit 5).
APRIL 5, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 11
Vote on motion, following brief discussion is as follows:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Watford made a motion to approve partial pay request number
three to HCE Electric in the amount of one hundred seventeen thousand, four
hundred twenty-five dollars, seventy cents ($117,425.70) (upon the
recommendation of Engineer Reese of RMA, project number 93-109 for the
SCADA System); seconded by Councilmember Walker.
Following brief discussion, vote is as follows:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Walker made a motion to approve partial pay request (number
ten) to Butler Construction in the amount of one hundred sixty-nine thousand,
eight hundred seventeen dollars, fifty-two cents ($169,817.52) (upon the
recommendation of Engineer Reese of RMA, project number 92-158 for the
Groundwater Treatment Plant - Phase 1); seconded by Councilmember Entry.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
8. Pay request to Butler continued:
9. Motion to approve a partial pay request to Energy Efficient
Electric in the amount of $24,435.00 - City Administrator
(Exhibit 6).
10. Motion to approve a final pay request to Energy Efficient
Electric in the amount of $8,290.00 - City Administrator
(Exhibit 7).
APRIL 5, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 7 OF 11
Vote on motion is as follows:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Watford made a motion to approve partial pay request number
two to Energy Efficient Electric in the amount of twenty-four thousand, four
hundred thirty-five dollars ($24,435.00) (upon on the recommendation of
Engineer Reese of RMA, project number 93-123 for electrical upgrades at the
surface water treatment plant); seconded by Councilmember Entry.
Following brief discussion, vote is as follows:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Watford made a motion to approve a final pay request to Energy
Efficient Electric in the amount of eight thousand, two hundred ninety dollars
($8,290.00) (upon the recommendation of Engineer Reese, of RMA, project
number 93-123 for electrical upgrades at the surface water treatment plant);
seconded by Councilmember Walker.
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F. NEW BUSINESS
10. Pay request to Energy Efficient Electric continued:
11. Motion to approve a partial pay request to Censtate
Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $293,667.83 - City
Administrator (Exhibit 8).
12. Motion to adopt Resolution 94-12 - City Administrator
(Exhibit 9).
APRIL 5, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 8 OF 11
Vote on motion is as follows:
KIR K
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Watford made a motion to approve partial pay request number
one to Censtate contractors, Inc, in the amount of two hundred ninety-three
thousand, six hundred sixty-seven dollars, eighty-three cents ($293,667.83)
(upon the recommendation of Engineer Reese of RMA, for water distribution
system improvements); seconded by Councilmember Entry.
Following brief discussion, vote is as follows:
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember O'Connor made a motion to adopt (proposed) Resolution No.
94-12; seconded by Councilmember Watford
"A RESOLUTION AUTHORMVG THE FILING OF A CO -APPLICATION WITH THE
ECONO2HCSDEVELOP3LENTADMINISTRATION, U.S.DEPARTACEVTOFCOMMMCE,
UNITED SATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE TERMS OF PUBLIC LAW
89-136, AS AMENDED.-
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F. NEW BUSINESS
12. Resolution 94-12 continued:
13. Discuss the Finance Director's position - City Administrator
(Exhibit 10).
APRIL 5, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 9 OF 11
Council discussed the proposed resolution briefly, the grant is for water line size
upgrade for fire protection and wastewater collection system improvements
within the Industrial Park. Administrator Drago stated that all the system
improvements will be deeded to the City. All matching funds are the County's
responsibility.
Vote to adopt Resolution is as follows:
K1R K
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Exhibit Ten consists of a letter of resignation effective September 30, 1994, from
Finance Director Lola Parker, who will be retiring after nineteen years of
employment with the City.
Council expressed their appreciation to Director Parker for her faithful service
and loyalty to the City over the years.
Council then discussed how to handle hiring a new finance director. Council
concurred it should not be handled in the same manner the Director of Public
Utilities was because of the time element involved; and that a person needs be
hired and beginning work at least the last thirty days Director Parker is here.
Council instructed Administrator Drago to advertise immediately for the position
and have a cut-off date to accept applications within thirty days and that there
would not be enough time to have the "video interviews."
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F. NEW BUSINESS
14. Discuss the Utility Work Group agreement - Mayor Kirk
(Exhibit 11).
15. Interviews for Public Utilities Director's position - Mayor
Kirk.
APRIL 5, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 10 OF 11
Mrs. Parker thanked the Council for her employment opportunity and their
support over the years.
Council and Attorney Cook discussed the next court action for the City vs.
Okeechobee Beach Water Association lawsuit and the recommendation to pass
an extension of sixty days for a "stay period° allowing the "Utility Work Group"
more time to work through the utility problems within Okeechobee County.
Councilmember Walker made a motion to approve the extension for another
sixty (60) days starting March 27, 1994 contingent upon OBWA approving the
extension also; seconded by Councilmember O'Connor.
KIRK
ENTRY
O'CONNOR
WALKER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Kirk also advised that the Council should be receiving a rough draft of an
appraisal of the City's utility system within the next few days.
The Council addressed each of the three candidates for Director of Public
Utilities in the following order:
Mr. John Baker of Lake Worth
Mr. Wayne Jones of Fort Pierce
Mr. Gilbert Sowders of Fort Myers
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F. NEW BUSINESS
15. Public Utilities Director continued:
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.
ames E. Kirk, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC
CITY CLERK
APRIL 5, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 11 OF 11
All three applicants were asked the same questions by the Council. Following
the individual interviews Council discussed background checks on each applicant
and references. Background checks nor reference checks have been done on
any of the applicants.
Council instructed Administrator Drago to do a background and reference check
on each of the three applicants and return the information to the Council by the
next regular meeting for them to make a decision of who to hire.
There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the meeting
at 9:08 p.m.
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OFFICIAL AGENDA
A. Call Meeting to order on April 5, 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:
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 Meeting of
March 15, 1994
REQUEST FOR THE ADDMON, DEFERRAL OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS ON TODAY'S AGENDA
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Motion to read by title ,only Ordinance 6* - City: Attorney (E-1)
B. Motion to adopt Ordinance 4 6 % 7
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C. Public comment
D. Vote on motion
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
New Business
1. Proclaim April 22, 1994 as Girl Scout Leader Day - Mayor Kirk
2. Motion to appoint Rose Raulerson as a regular Customer Service Clerk, Lauren Moegenburg as a
regular Treatment Plant Operator, Gordon Sanders as a regular Firefighter and William Hill as a
regular Police Officer - City Administrator
3. Motion to appoint William Andrews as a new Water Plant Operator - City Administrator
4. Motion to appoint David Sorensen and Jim Threewits to the General Employees Pension Board until
June 1995 - City Administrator
5. Motion to approve ,an Engineering Services proposal in the amount of $14,250.00 to Knepper and
Willard for replacement of the Lift Station at Big Lake Bank - City Administrator (E-2)'
6. Motion to approve a partial pay request to Kimmins Contracting Corp. in the amount of $7,463.61
City Administrator (E-3)
7. Motion to approve a partial pay request to HCE Electric in the amount of $117,425.70
4Vity Administrator (E-4)
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15.
Motion to approve a partial pay request to Butler Construction Co. in the amount of $169,817.52
City Administrator (E-5)
Motion to approve a partial pay request to Energy Efficient Electric in the amount of $24,435.00
City Administrator (E-6)
Motion to approve a final pay request to Energy Efficient Electric in the amount of $88,290.00
City Administrator (E-7)
Motion to approve a partial pay request to Censtate Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $293,667.83
City Administrator (E-8)
Motion to adopt Resolution 94-12 - City Administrator (E-9)
Discuss the Finance Director's position - City Administrator (E-10)
Discuss the Utility Work Group agreement - Mayor Kirk (E-11)
Interviews for Public Utilities Director's position - Mayor Kirk
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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'.` WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. observes the thirteenth annual
Girls Scout Leader's Day on April 22, 1994;
WHEREAS, since 1912 Girl Scout leaders have given unselfishly of
themselves and invested in the future of girls; and
WHEREAS, throughout 82 years of dedicated service, Girl Scout
leaders have prepared girls to meet the responsibilities and
challenges of a rapidly changing society;
WHEREAS, Girl scout leaders At# roll models who girls can admire,
hold in esteem, and respect; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scout leaders make Girl Scouting a fun, all -girl,
(memorable experience for girls ages five through seventeen;
NOW THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority vested
in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, hereby proclaim April 22,
1994, as Girl Scout Leader's Day in Okeechobee, Florida.
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ORDINANCE NO. 667
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING
ORDINANCE 666 TO AMEND THE EF�CTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the City of Okeechobee, Florida recently enacted ordinance 666
involving certain proposed amendments to the City's Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
contained within the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Okeechobee; and
WHEREAS the Department of Community Affairs for the State of Florida has
directed that the effective date of said ordinance be amended to conform to Florida
Statutes 163.3189; therefore,
IT IS HEREBY moved, and passed by majority vote of the City Council for the
City of Okeechobee, Florida, that Ordinance 666 herewith be amended in the
following respects:
The effective date for the enactment of ordinance 666, shall be the date that
the State land planning agency issues its notice of intent to find the adopted plan
amendment in compliance in accordance with section 163.3184(9); or until the
Administration Commission issues a final order finding the adopted amendment
incompliance in accordance with section 163.3184(10), Florida Statutes.
IN ALL OTHER RESPECTS, ordinance 666 shall remain in full force and effect.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Introduced for first reading and set for final public hearing this 15th day of
March, 1994.
James E. Kirk, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on second reading and final public hearing this 5th day of
April, 1994.
James E. Kirk, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC
City Clerk
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Knepper& Willard, inc.
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March 18, 1994
Mr. John J. Drago
City Administrator
City of Okeechobee
55 S.E. Third Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Re: Proposal for Engineering Services for Replacement of Lift Station at Big Lake National Bank
Dear Mr. Drago:
We are pleased to submit this proposal for engineering services for replacement of the existing Lift
Station at the Big Lake National Bank.
All services will be performed in accordance with the terms of the Continuing Professional Services
Contract, dated March 5, 1993 between the City of Okeechobee and Knepper & Willard, Inc.
The proposed scope of services includes the following:
1. Gather and analyze existing information, obtain field measurements, including required survey
field data, which will be provided by a surveyor under a subcontract arrangement; review of
plans of the surrounding properties and existing utilities.
2. Recommend a proposed location for new lift station and establish routes of connecting sewer
lines.
3. Conduct hydraulic analyses using the computer model prepared for City's force main and
pumping station system.
4. Provide coordination and liaison with regulatory agencies and complete any permit
applications which may be required.
5. Design lift station and re-routed sewer lines; prepare plans and specifications.
6. Provide general construction phase services, as follows: observe contractor progress on a
periodic basis (but not full time project representation); review submittals; observe tests and
start-up of the new facilities; prepare record drawings from information provided by the
contractor and issue final certification of the project.
3030 N. Rocky Point Drive West Hillsborough (813) 281-0120
Suite 185 Pinellas (813) 821-0291
Tampa, Florida 33607-5905 FAX (813) 281-1156
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Mr. John J. Drago
Proposal - March 10, 1994
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We propose to provide the scope of services outlined above for the lump sum fee of Fourteen
Thousand, Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($14,2-%.00).
We recognize the urgent nature of implementing these facilities and will commence work immediately
and conduct this project in a fashion which will result in completion of the facilities as soon as
practicable.
If this proposal is acceptable to the City, please so indicate by the execution of the date of acceptance
and appropriate signature as provided for below. Please return one (1) executed copy for our records.
Receipt of the executed copy will serve as our notice to proceed.
We sincerely appeciate this opportunity to again offer our services to the City of Okeechobee and look
forward to working with you and your staff. Should you have any questions or require additional
information, please contact us.
Very truly yours,
KNE R &t WILLARD, INC.
Daniel S. Willard, P.E.
Approved and Accepted:
(Signature)
(Typed Name and Title)
(Date)
Knepper& Willard, inc.
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CONTRACTOR: KZ MS CONTRACTING CORP
PROJECT NAME EMMMD SEORA( ANK DWMTTION & 11MITY biMEU AZ=
PROJECT NUMBER 93-109
PERIOD COVERED 1/24/94 THROUGH 3/11/94
CONTRACT DATA:
Bids Received 9/7/93
Notice -to Proceed 1/24/94
Calendar Days;to Sub. Completion 90
Calendar Days to Completion 115
Original Completion Date 9/20/94
Ext. Allowed'to Date (days) 0
New Completion Date 5/20/94
Original Contract Amount 4' 444.00
Change Order No. 1 0
Change Order No. 2 0
Change Order No. 3 0
Change Order No. 4 0
Adjustments to Date 0
Rev. Contract Amount S34 444 00
Percentage Complete ($)947
Percentage Complete (time) 34.
Inspector:�� lr�
APPROVED FOR PAYMENT:
Owner
BY:
DATE:
Reese, Macon & Aglsogiates
BY:
DATE:
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Reese, Macon and Associates, Inc.
9121 North Military Trail
Suite 207
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410
(407) 625-6660
Partial Payment Estimate No.: 1
Submitted:,, � •�-�1-9 ,
SUMMARY OF JOB STAtVS
Total Bork Completed $'A,-g2_AO
Materials Stored Onsite $
Subtotal . $
Less Retainage (10%) $ _829.29
Less Previous Payments $
Amount Due This Period $7-,1A
CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION
As authorized agent for the Contractor, I, the undersigned
hereby certify that to the -best of my knowledge and belief,
this is a true and correct. statement of work performed and
materials delivered. I further certify that the Contractor
has good title for all materials delivered under this partial .
payment estimate and there are no vendors' liens, mechanics'
liens, or other liens,or rights to liens against this job,
and that all previous;, partial payments received under this
Contract have been applied to discharge in full all of the
Contractor's obligations reflected in prior partial payment
requests and that hourly wages paid to all employees on this
project for the period of this estimate -are in accordance
with the wage scale determination contained in the contract
documents.
KIMHMS
CTOR: HCE Electric, Inc.
4kTR� 1900 Fifth St., NW, P. O. Box 3036
Winter Haven, FL 33885
PROJECT NAME CITY OF OKEECHOBEE - SCADA SYSTEM
PROJECT NUMBER 93-109
PERIOD COVERED 02/15/94 THROIIGH 03/22/94
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Bids Received
Notice to Proceed
Calendar Days to Sub. Completion
Calendar Days to Completion
Original Completion Date
Ext. Allowed to Date (days)
New Completion Date
Original Contract Amount
Change Order No. 1
Change Order No. 2
Change Order No. 3
Change Order No. 4
Adjustments to Date
Rev. Contract Amount
Percentage Complete ($)
Percentage Complete (time)
5/5/93
12/1/93
180 days
195 days
Subst. 5/29/94 Final 6/13/94
S282 254.00
48,534.00
$195.148.00
59$
•Inspector•
By:
Date:
REESE, MACON & SOCIATES
By:
Date: ? Q4e-
Reese, Macon and Associates, Inc.
9121 North Military Trail
Suite 207
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(407) 625-6664 Fax
(407) 625-6660 Telephone
Partial Payment Estimate No.:
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03
Submitted by:
Keith D. Nixon.
PE
SUMMARY OF JOB STATUS
Total Work Completed
$ 19952
4 Igo 143 . oo
Materials Stored On site
$
0.00
Subtotal
Less Retainage (10%)
$ -1a 614,8a-
lgo"(9.'So 0o
Less Previous Payments
$ 54,288.00
Amount Due This Period
$ ________
__ 1i'L426.10
CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION
As authorized agent for the Contractor, I, the' undersigned
hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief,
this is a true and correct statement of work performed and
materials delivered. I further certify that the Contractor
has good title for all materials delivered under this partial
payment estimate and that are no vendors' liens, mechanics'
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.
HCE CTRIC, INC.
Contractor
By: �i�-L--
Date• 03/23/94
CO 4CTOR:
4.
Butler Construction Company, Inc.
210 Hardee Lane
Rockledge, Florida 32955
PROJECT NAME Groundwater Treatment Punt - Phase.I
PROJECT NUMBER 92-158
PERIOD COVERED ZI ` 4 y THROUGH
CONTRACT DATA:
Bids Received.
2/18/93
Notice to Proceed
5/04/93
Calendar Days;to Sub. Completion
335
Calendar Days to Completion
395 �—
Original Completion Date
4/3/9 Subst 6/2/9 Final
Ext. Allowed'to Date (days)
New Completion Date
Original Contract Amount
Change Order No. 1
Change Order No. 2
Change Order No. 3
Change Order No. 4
Adjustments to Date
Rev. Contract Amount
Percentage Complete (S)
1
0ercentage Complete (time)
Zed
nspector:
APPROVED FOR PAYMENT:
Reese, Macon & Associates
Owner
BY:
BY:
DATE:
DATE:
E -,.r
Reese, Macon and Associates, Inc.
9121 North Military Trail
Suite 207
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410
(407) 625-6660
(407) 625-6664 (Fax)
Partial Payment st'mate
No.:
to
Submitted: M-,019
SARY OF JOB STATUS
Total work Completed
$
2 Spy
�Z•`s
Materials Stored Onsite
$
•bbot.
oa
Subtotal
a,S�7i
-,
Less Retainage (10%)
$
tS/
�bI •Vs
Less Previous Payments
S
° Z
6t •�
/6'1
t9.SZ
Amount Due This Period
S
Cs CERTIFICATION
As authorized agent for the Contractor, I, the undersigned
hereby certify that to the -best of my knowledge and belief,
this is a true and correct• statement of Work performed and
materials delivered. I further certify that the Contractor
has good title for all materials delivered under this partial
payment estimate and there are no vendors' liens, mechanics'
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.
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CO TOR: Energy Efficient Electric, Inc. (407) 655-7211
1600 Mercer Avenue
Suite 6
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
OJECT NAME SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT - ELECTRICAL UPGRADES
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PROJECT NUMBER RMA #93-123
PERIOD COVERED THROUGH
• CONTRACT DATA:
Bids Received.
Notice to Proceed
Calendar Days -to Sub. Completion
Calendar Days to Completion
Original Completion Date
Ext. Allowed* to Date (days)
New Completion Date
Original Contract Amount
Change Order No. 1
Change Order No. 2
Change Order No. 3
Change Order No. 4
Adjustments to Date
Rev. Contract Amount
• Percentage Complete W
Percentage Complete (time)
7/13/93
10/25/93
105 days
120 days
Subst. 2/7/94 Final: -2/22 94
$82 900
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Inspector:Zr���-fi a2V e
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APPROVED FOR PAYMENT:
Owner
BY:
DATE:
Reese, Macon a Associates
BY: s'L
DATE:
Reese, Macon and Associates, Inc.
9121 North Military Trail
Suite 207
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410
(407) 625-6660
Payment Estimate No.: 2
Partial Paym Fe .
Submitted:
SUMMARY OF JOB STATUS 100% $ 82 900.00
Total Work Completed
Materials Stored Onsite $ 82 900 DD
Subtotal
00
Less Retainage (10%) $ $ 290
Less Previous Payments $ 50.1 00
Amount Due This Period $ 24,435.00
EMIS
OuR INVOICE No. 3 9 3 7
OUR j0B No./DATE 738 09/99/94
CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION
As authorized agent for the Contractor, I, the undersigned
hereby certify that to the. best of my knowledge and belief,
this is a true .and correct- statement of work performed and
materials delivered. I further certify that the Contractor
has good title for all materials delivered under this partial
payment estimate and there are no vendors' liens, mechanics'
.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.
ENERGY 7MCIEKT �r cr-r�Tr TNf .
Contractor
j
Keith R. Ea esident
DATE: ^_L 99_a i q�,
CON-Q.. . � OR: Energy Efficient Electric, Inc, (407) 655-7211
1600 Mercer Avenue
Suite 6
A%/ West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
PROJECT NAME SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT - ELECTRICAL UPGRADES
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PROJECT NUMBER RtM #93-123
PERIOD COVERED THROUGH
• CONTRACT DATA:
Bids Received.
Notice: to Proceed
Calendar Days -to Sub. Completion
Calendar Days to Completion
Original Completion Date
Ext. Allowed* to Date (days)
New Completion Date
Original Contract Amount
Change Order No. 1
Change Order No. 2
Change Order No. 3
Change Order No. 4
Adjustments to Date
Rev. Contract Amount
•Percentage Complete (S)
Percentage Complete (time)
7/13/93
10/25/93
105 days
120 days
Subst. 2/7/94 Final 2/22 94
$82 900
Inspector: /eo
APPROVED FOR PAYMENT:
Owner
BY:
DATE:
Reese, Macon & Associates
BY. zzea -
DATE: __3 1 12 Y
Reese, Macon and Associates, Inc. EEE 3938
9121 North Military Trail OUR INVOICE NO.
Suite 207 OUR JOB NO./DATE 738 02/22/94
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410
( 4 0 7) 6 2 5- 6 6 6 0 Retainage •Statement
Partial Payment Estimate No.: 3 * Retai=e Stateme
Submitted: Feb. 22nd 1994
SUMMARY OF JOB STATUS 82 900.00
Total Work Completed $ 0-
7
Materials Stored Onsite $ 82 900 00
Subtotal
Less Retainage (10%) $ -0-
Less Previous Payments $ 74 610 00 10% ainage
Amount Due This Period $ S 290 P
CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION
As authorized agent for the Contractor, I, the undersigned
hereby certify that to the -bast of my knowledge and belief,
this is a true and correct -statement of work performed and
materials delivered. I further certify that the Contractor
has good title for all materials delivered under this partial
payment estimate and there are no vendors' liens, mechanics'
liens, or other liens or rights to liens against this job,
and that all previous partial payments received under this .
Contract have been applied toldischarge 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.
ENUM EFFICIENT EI,ECIR.IC ' INC .
Contractor
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BY: 1i4d--, -
'(eith R. Edsew, -=lent
DATE: Feb 22nd 994
CONTRA OR: CenState Contractors, Inc.
P.O. Drawer 552
Winter Haven, FL 33882
(813) 324-3882
PROJECT NAME City of Okeec=bobee Hater Distribution System
PROJECT NUMBER
PERIOD COVERED February 16, 1994 THROUGH MArCb 24 19914
9ONTRACT DATA:
Bids Received November 18 1993
Notice. to Proceed Jawary=1994
Calendar Days. -to Sub. completion ArchAt 1�9 se I)
Calendar Days to Completion
°Original Completion Date April 12 1994 (Phase 1)
Zct- Allowed to Date (days) -
New Lomp2etl6n Date
Original Contract Amount $1 22:6 136 45
-Change Order 'No_ 1
Thange 'Order No. 2
Change Order No- 3
Change Order No_ 4
Adjustments to Date
3tev. Contract Amount 51 226 136 45
Percentage Complete (S)
Percentage .Complete (time) 100�
Ospector:"Ip-is,
APPROVED FOR PAYMENT:
Reese, Macon &
• Owner
BY: BY: —
DATE: DATE:
Reese, Macon and Associates, Inc.
9121 North Military Trail
Suite 207
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410
(407) 625-6660
Partial Payment Estimate No.:
Submitted: March
SUK11RY OF JOB STATUS
Total Work Completed
Materials Stored Onsite
Subtotal
Page I `
$- z- 148 roo4.3Z
$ 1-1-1NZ
Eq-3.21 a
. f 297.51
See �Todl:sbeet
Less Retainage 0.00
Less Previous Payments to IF7.
Amount Due This Period"" ,
CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION
As authorized agent for the Contractor, Z, the undersigned
hereby certify that to the. best of my knowledge and belief,
this z3 a true :and -correct- statement of stork performed and
aateri als delivered.. 2 f urther certify that the -Contractor
has good title for all materials delivered under this partial
payment ,estimate and there .asp no vendors' liens. Uechanics'
liens, or other :liens .or rights to Bens .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.
CenState Contractors Inc.
on/tf actor
BY:1/e'/ ""�i��✓�'
tt , President
DATE- March 25, 1994
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RESOLUTION 94-12
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CO- APPLICATION WITH THE
ECONOMICS DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEVELOPMENT OF
COMMERCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE TERMS
OF PUBLIC LAW 89-136, AS AMENDED.
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WHEREAS, under the terms of Public Law 89-136, as amended, the United States of
America has authorized the making of grants to public bodies and private non-profit
organizations or associations to aid in financing the construction of specific projects;
and
WHEREAS, Okeechobee County has the legal authority to apply, for Federal
assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds
sufficient to pay the non -Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning,
management and completion of the project described in this application; and
WHEREAS, Okeechobee County will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller
General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized
representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers or
documents related to the assistance; and will establish a proper accounting system in
accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives; and
WHEREAS, Okeechobee County will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change
the terms of the real property title, or other interest in the site and facilities without
permission and instructions from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal
Interest in the title of real property in accordance with awarding agency directives and
will include a covenant in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part with
Federal assistance funds to assure nondiscrimination during the useful life of the
project; and
WHEREAS, Okeechobee County will comply with the requirements of the assistance
awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and approval of construction
plans and specifications; and
WHEREAS, Okeechobee County will provide and maintain competent and adequate
engineering supervision at the construction site to ensure that the completed work
conforms with the approved plans and specifications and will furnish progress reports
and such other information as may be required by the assistance awarding agency or
State; and
WHEREAS, Okeechobee County will initiate and complete the work within the
applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency; and
WHEREAS, Okeechobee County will establish safeguards to prohibit employees
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from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance
of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain; and
WHEREAS, Okeechobee County will cause to be performed the required financial
and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984; and
WHEREAS, Okeechobee County will comply with all applicable requirements of all
other Federal Laws, Executive Order, regulations and policies governing this program:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA:
THAT, the undersigned, James E. Kirk, Mayor of Okeechobee, Florida is hereby
authorized to execute and file a co -application on behalf of the City of Okeechobee
with the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, for a
grant to aid in financing water and wastewater system improvements to the city
system located in the Okeechobee County Industrial Park; and
THAT, the above named authorized representative is hereby authorized and directed
to furnish such information as the Economic Development Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce, may reasonably request in connection with the co -
application which is herein authorized to be filed, and further is authorized to accept
any offer of a grant which may be tendered by the Economic Development
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce; and
THAT, any local match of funds required to accept any offer of a grant tendered by
the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, will be
provided by Okeechobee County
James E. Kirk
Mayor
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CERTIFICATE OF RECORDING OFFICER
The undersigned duly qualified and City Clerk of the City of Okeechobee, FLorida
hereby certifies: That resolution 94-12 is a true and correct copy of the resolution
authorizing the filing of co -application with the Economic Development Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, as regularly adopted at legally convened meeting of
the City Council of Okeechobee, Florida duly held on the 5th day of April, 1994; and -
further, that such resolution has been fully recorded in the journal of proceedings and
records -in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 5th
day of April, 1994.
(SEAL)
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Bonnie S. Thomas, CIVIC
City Clerk
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers DATE: 03-30-94
THRU: John J. Drago, Administrato �� SUBJECT: Resignation
THRU:
FROM: Lola Parker, Finance Director 0<' v
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I hereby submit my resignation and officially notify you that
September 30, 1994 will be my final day working for the City
of Okeechobee.
I express my thanks and appreciation to Mayor, Councilmembers,
City Administrator, City Clerk, Department Heads and employees
for all the support and kindness during my almost nineteen
years as a City of Okeechobee employee.
Thank You,
AGREEMENT BETWEENfAiVi'IES '!O DISCUSS SETTLEME OP O:;WA vS*�T' OF
OKEECHOBEE/COUNTY OI' OI�EEC'IOBEE LAWSUIT
WHEREAS the+Ci.ty of Okeechobee, the County of Okeechobee, d
Okeechobe Beach Water Assr-ciation, Inc., (the parties) recognize_
the great public inti rest in providing a comprehensive water and
sewer utility service for the entire area,
AND
WHEREAS th7�
part:.es
recognize the great
')enefits to be
achieved
.in a unifi (l
eff,
rt
to plan together for
these services
for all
of the citi- �s
a�
the
area,
AND WHEREAS to-:-7uid . urther disagreement and l; tigaticn, all
the parties wish to er':er ' rito settlement and planning discussion:,
in good faith, and 'c seeh consensus on the best alternatives for
the delivery of watni.. and sewer services to the Okeechobee area;
NOW THEREFORE, b,, l i ev .ng that their interest^ in this case may
benefit from settlement discussions, it is hereby stipulated and
agreed by the parties thro-igh the head of their respective boards,
during the period as defined herein, to stay any legal action and
discovery and to join in ary necessary motions to toll any trial or
hearing, and to suspend any and all unilateral activities which ar-a
for the purpose of previdiiig new water and sewer utility service in
the area under disp�it i the lawsuit. Such activities to be
suspended include, i:ut iot limited to, planning, permitting.
funding, and acquis?'Alon ,r.tivity or construction. Excluded from
this suspension of activity is the City's well water treatment
facility currently un!ler construction, including such distribution
line work as is necessary to bring this system on line with the
existing City water _'.istr.:.bution system, and any ongoing project
within the City utility -,stem for which design or construction
contracts have, as �:f thi:- date, already been awarded by the Cit,7
Council.
ALL OF THE PAR'CLS t,! this agreement specifically recognize
and agree that all statemerts, discussions, communications, oral or
written, made pursuant to :his discussion process , are deemed to
be settlement negotiatior!5 and as such are not admissible as
evidence in any lawsuit or administrative hearing cr proceeding.
THE PARTIES do hereby authorize and create a utilities
mediation working group to explore, on their behalf, all relevant
information and alternativ-!s with the intent to establish the most
cost efficient and egpii taLle means for providing area wide utility
service for the entire cor::nunity, and to report their findings to
the Parties respectiv be-rds at least as often ass their regular
meetings or as requested ?: the respective boards.
THE PARTIES ag_ }l-- t.t the membership of the working group
will be five member:_. and that within ten days they will appoint
their respective me:.-J.—,:s follows:
The Okeechobee, City Council -- one council member and/bne
citizen of their choosing.
The Okeechobee .'uunt. Commissioners -- one commissioner a
one citizen of thei-, shoo. ing.
Okeechobee Beacli Wat r Association -- one citizen of their
choosing.
RECOGNIZING thc� need `or specialized professional assistance,
the Parties instruct ':he wrirking group to engage assistance in this
effort, and to prepaie and present for approval a schedule of any
funding needs prior 'Co any expenditures being made.
THE PARTIES AGREE th_.,- the City must have assurance from the
Florida Department cf Environmental Protection that any delays
caused by this effort will not jeopardize their good standing with
that agency, and agrees and accept that, though this assurance must
be acquired, it will uct d-Aay the formation and proceeding of the
working group.
THE PARTIES AGTF.EE that Okeechobee Beach Water must have
assurance from the City thit as a result of their participation in
the agreement, their zupp;1 of potable water for their customers
will not be jeopardized -%nd that the City hereby renews their
previous offer to suaply ;rater presently, and subsequent to th��
termination of their contract, if necessary-. Further, the
City and Okeechobee Brach seater agree that during the term of these
discussions no allocatio: of water for users in the disputed
service areas will be made= without mutual agreement between them,
as provided in the eistiig contract between these parties. For
purposes of this attempt :-t settlement, the disputed service are�3
will be described as that ::-,--ea claimed by Okeechobee Beach Water as
their service area, irhich is also within the City's claimed 201
service area. The City a_,rees that any requests for new water
allocations within t?Rash IPtiter's service area which is not within
the disputed area as ('.efin-d above, will be considered and granted
with the same priorit. and at the same rate as they would give for
other requests in tfe Co:11ty, provided, however, that any new
allocations or service so xranted will not be considered to be an
addition to their current ::ontract amount.
T AND LASTLY, the parties agree to abide by the terms of this
agreement for a period of sixty (60) days, and to use their best
faith and efforts to r--,ach agreement together on the most
beneficial plan for supplying water and sewer services to the
people of the area. The term of this agreement may be extended by
written agreement of -all the parties.
AGREED thil dry of JaTivarr, R94 by VO�*CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE. /
Mayor, City of Okeechobee
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AGREED this day --!f.January, 1994 by OKEECHOBEE COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
Chairman, BOCK
AGREED this clay o � January, 1994 by OKEECHOEE BEACH WATER
ASSOCIATION; INC.
President, OBWA
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