2003-08-05 RegularCITY OF OKEECHOBEE
AUGUST 5,2003 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
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1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor:
August 5, 2003, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
11. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Pastor Hernan Afanador;
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor.
Ill. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk.
Mayor James E. Kirk
Council Member Noel A. Chandler
Council Member Lowry Markham
Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Council Member D. Clayton Williams, Jr.
City Attorney John R. Cook
City Administrator Bill L. Veach
City Clerk Lane Gamiotea
Deputy Clerk Adriana Berry
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - Mayor.
A. Recognize Lydia Williams for twenty years of service with the City
B. Recognize Jerome Smith for twenty-five years of service with the
City.
C. Recognize Cleveland Lamb for thirty years of service with the City
PAGE 1 OF 7
Mayor Kirk called the August 5, 2003 Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Afanador of the Church of Our Savior;
Mayor Kirk led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Clerk Gamiotea called the roll:
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Mayor Kirk presented a Longevity Service Award to Mrs. Lydia Jean Williams for her twenty years of outstanding
service to the City and its residents as an employee in the Clerk's Office and Finance Department.
Mayor Kirk presented a Longevity Service Award to Mr. Jerome "Jay" Smith for his twenty-five years of outstanding
service to the City and its residents as a employee of the Police Department.
Mayor Kirk presented a Longevity Service Award to Mr. Cleveland Lamb for his thirty years of outstanding service to
the City and its residents as a employee of the Public Works Department.
Mayor Kirk and each Council Member took a moment to thank these employees for their dedication, faithfulness and
hard work they have given to the City over the years, they are most appreciated.
AUGUST 5,2003 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 7
AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION. VOTE
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CONTINUED.
D. Proclaim the week of August 10 through August 16, 2003 as "Health Mayor Kirk read the following proclamation in its entirety: "WHEREAS, Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. is
Center Week." a private, nonprofit corporation that provides high -quality, comprehensive primary health care to uninsured
and medically under served people in Okeechobee; and WHEREAS, Florida Community Health Centers, Inc.
has made great strides in expanding access to affordable health care and reducing health disaparities while
empowering the community to address special needs and decrease the cost of illness through preventative
strategies; and WHEREAS, Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. has improved the health status of
Okeechobee promoting health awareness and providing primary care and preventive health services of the
highestquality to reduce preventable deaths, costly disabilities, andcommunicable diseases; and WHEREAS,
Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. serves a vital safety net delivering care to 43,000 patients annually
regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and contributes to the health and overall economy of the
community with health services, jobs, leadership and investment, and WHEREAS, Florida Community Health
Centers, Inc. promotes 100% access and zero health disparities to help achieve primary health care for all
people. NOW THEREFORE, I James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of
Okeechobee, do hereby proclaim the week of August 10 through August 16, 2003 as 'Health Center Week. "
Dr. Sue Russell and Ms. Missy Rhodes of the Florida Community Health Care Office were present to receive the
V. MINUTES - City Clerk. proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for dedicating Health Center Week.
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the
Council Action for the July 15, 2003 Regular Meeting. III July 15, 2003 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member Williams. There was no discussion on this item.
VOTE
KIRK - YEA
CHANDLER - YEA
MARKHAM -YEA
WATFORD - YEA
WILLIAMS - YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
VI. AGENDA - Mayor.
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's Mayor Kirk asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
agenda. III There were none.
AUGUST 5, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 7
AGENDA
VII. NEW BUSINESS - Mayor.
A. 1. a) Motion to read by title only and set August 19, 2003 as a public
hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 833 regarding Application
No. 03-004-R submitted by Mark Goodbread - City Attorney
(Exhibit 1).
b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set public hearing date
c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 833 by title only
2. a) Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 833.
b) Discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE
Council Member Watford moved to read by title only and set August 19, 2003 as a public hearing date for proposed
Ordinance No. 833 regarding Application No. 03-004-R submitted by Mark Goodbread; seconded by Council Member
Markham.
VOTE
KIRK - YEA
CHANDLER - YEA
MARKHAM - YEA
WATFORD - YEA
WILLIAMS - YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 833 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A
CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM HOLDING (H) ZONING
DISTRICT TO RESIDENTIAL MULTI -FAMILY (RMF) ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
ACCORDINGL Y, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DA TE. "
Council Member Markham moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 833; seconded by Council
Member Williams.
This ordinance addresses Rezoning Application No. 03-004-R submitted by Mark Goodbread on behalf of the property
owner, Gagbee, Inc., George Goodbread, President. The application is requesting to rezone Lots 1 through 6 and 21
through 26 of Block 18, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE from Holding to Residential Multiple Family. The property is
approximately 2.5 acres and located between Northeast 11 1h and 12t' Streets. The Council recently approved a Future
Land Use Map Amendment regarding this property. Should this ordinance be adopted, the zoning designation would
then be consistent with the future land use designation. The property owner is proposing to build multi -family or duplex
type housing on the property.
There was no discussion from the public at this time.
AUGUST 5, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 7
AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
V11. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED.
A. 2. c) Vote on motion.
VOTE
KIRK - YEA
CHANDLER - YEA
MARKHAM - YEA
WATFORD - YEA
WILLIAMS - YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
B. 1. a) Motion to read by title only and set August 19, 2003 as a public Council Member Watford moved to read by title only and set August 19, 2003 as a public hearing date for proposed
hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 834 regarding Application Ordinance No. 834 regarding Application No. 03-005-R submitted by Anselmo and Mary Anne Madrigal seconded by
No. 03-005-R submitted by Anselmo and Mary Anne Madrigal - City Council Member Markham.
Attorney (Exhibit 2).
VOTE
b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set public hearing date. KIRK - YEA
CHANDLER - YEA
MARKHAM - YEA
WATFORD - YEA
WILLIAMS - YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 834 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 834 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A
CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTI-
FAMILY(RMF) ZONING DISTRICT TO LIGHTCOMMERCIAL (CL7) ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING THEZONING
MAP ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITYAND AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
2. a) Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 834. Council Member Markham moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 834; seconded by Council
I Member Chandler.
b) Discussion. This ordinance addresses Rezoning Application No. 03-005-R submitted by the property owners, Anselmo and Mary
Anne Madrigal. The application is requesting to rezone Lot 6 and the West half of 5 of Block 89, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE from Residential Multiple Family to Light Commercial. The property is approximately 0.241 acres and
located at Northeast 6' Street and 2" Avenue. The Council recently approved a Future Land Use Map Amendment
regarding this property.
AUGUST 5,2003 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 7
AGtNQA, COUNCIL ACTION - DISCU
SSION -VOTE
VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED.
B. 2. b) Discussion continued. Should this ordinance be adopted, the zoning designation would then be consistent with the future land use
designation. The property owner is proposing to build a gift shop on the property. There was no public discussion
regarding this proposed ordinance at this time.
c) Vote on motion. VOTE
KIRK - YEA
CHANDLER - YEA
MARKHAM - YEA
WATFORD - YEA
WILLIAMS - YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
C. Consider a new contract for the City Planning and Zoning Services - Mr. Jim LaRue of LaRue Planning and Management Services, Inc., presented a memorandum in Exhibit Three,
City Administrator (Exhibit 3). illustrating the positive increase in volume of Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendments, Rezongings,
Special Exceptions, Variances and Site Plan Review Applications. The time period illustrated is January 2001 through
July 2003.
Included with the Exhibit was an amendment to the existing Planning Consultant Agreement to increase the current
fees from twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) per month to thirty-five hundred dollars ($3,500.00) per month. The
Council discussed the proposed increase at length. Following the discussion, Administrator Veach was instructed
to research what other entities are Davinq to contract this service out. The information should be Dresented
at the next Council meeting for further consideration regarding the proposed Agreement Amendment.
D. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 03-8 regarding guidelines for use of Council Member Williams moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 03-8 regarding guidelines for use of the City Park;
the City Parks - City Attorney (Exhibit 4). seconded by Council Member Watford. Note: A revised Resolution was distributed at the Council's seat's prior to the
I meeting. The revised copy contained corrected information in paragraph number five.
Attorney Cook read proposed Resolution No. 03-8 by title only as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR USE OF PUBLIC PARKS OR OTHER LANDS
OWNED BY THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR CERTAIN CHARITABLE OR BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY TO REVIEW SUCH APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS FOR
REVIEW, PROVIDING FOR GUIDELINES FOR SUCH ORGANIZATIONS TO FOLLOW, PROVIDING FOR
INSURANCE REQUIREMENT, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
AUGUST 5,2003 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 7
VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED.
D. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 03-8 regarding guidelines for use of Council Member Watford moved to amend proposed Resolution No. 03-8 to add "OR THE GENERAL PUBLIC"
the City Parks continued. III in the title after " . . . OR BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATIONS: . . ." seconded by Council Member Markham.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND
KIRK - YEA
CHANDLER - YEA
MARKHAM - YEA
WATFORD - YEA
WILLIAMS - YEA
MOTION To AMEND CARRIED.
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED
KIRK - YEA
CHANDLER - YEA
MARKHAM - YEA
WATFORD - YEA
WILLIAMS - YEA
MOTION CARRIED As AMENDED.
E. Motion to appoint John Koepke as Trustee to the Firefighters' Council Member Watford moved to appoint John Koepke as Trustee to the Firefighters' Pension Board for a two year
Pension Board for a two year term beginning August 5, 2003 and term beginning August 5, 2003 and ending August 5, 2005; seconded by Council Member Williams.
ending August 5, 2005 - Lt. Bill Douglas (Exhibit 5).
11 Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. Koepke for his willingness to serve.
VOTE
KIRK - YEA
CHANDLER - YEA
MARKHAM - YEA
WATFORD - YEA
WILLIAMS - YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
AUGUST 5,2003 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 7 OF 7
AGENDA
VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED.
F. Motion to approve amendments to the City's Personnel Policy and Council Member Watford moved to approve amendments to the City's Personnel Policy and Procedures Handbook
Procedures Manual regarding nepotism - City Attorney (Exhibit 6). 111 regarding nepotism; seconded by Council Member Markham. There was a brief discussion regarding this item.
VOTE
KIRK - YEA
CHANDLER - YEA
MARKHAM - YEA
WATFORD - YEA
WILLIAMS - YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
G. Motion to approve a taxi cab permit for A-1 Taxi and All County Taxi Council Member Watford moved to approve a taxi cab permit for A-1 Taxi and All County Taxi Corporation; seconded
Corporation - City Administrator (Exhibit 7). 111 by Council Member Williams. There was brief discussion regarding this item.
VOTE
KIRK - YEA
CHANDLER - YEA
MARKHAM - YEA
WATFORD - YEA
WILLIAMS - YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
Vill. ADJOURN MEETING - Mayor.
Please take notice and be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Kirk adjourned the August 5, 2003 meet at 6:57 p.m.
made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting,
helshe may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
James E. Kirk, Mayor
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE -August 5,2003 -
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - HANDWRITTEN MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: ±�, kY-- August 5, 2003, City Council Reqular Meetina. 6:00 i).rn
11. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by.Pastor Hernan Afanador. 0� �ik UU-,A(LUL0,v,
Pledge of AlleQiance led by Mavor.
Ill. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk.
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B.
Mayor James E. Kirk
Council Member Noel A. Chandler
Council Member Lowry Markham
Council Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Council Member Clayton Williams
City Attorney John R. Cook
City Administrator Bill L. Veach
City Clerk Lane Gamiotea
Deputy Clerk Adriana Berry
Present
Absent
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - Mayor.
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Recognize Cleveland Lamb.for thirty years of service with the City.
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D. Proclaim the week of August 10 through August 16, 2003 as "Health Center Week."
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"'WHEREAS, Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. is a private, nonprofit C'\4orati that
p 'd h' h quality, comprehensive primary health care to uninsured and medically
rovi es_,% n
ry
-_��kn "saerve eople in Okeechobee; and WHEREAS, Florida Community Health Centers, Inc.
has made great strides in expanding access to affordable health care and reducing health
disaparities, while empowereing the community to address special needs and decrease the
cost of illness through preventative strategies; and WHEREAS, Florida Community Health
Centers, Inc. has improved the health status of Okeechobee promoting health awareness
and providing primary care and preventive health services of the highest quality to reduce
preventable deaths, costly disabilities, and communicable diseases; and WHEREAS, Florida
Community Health Centers, Inc. serves a vital safety net delivering care to 43,000 patients
annually regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and contributes to the health and
overall economy of the community with health services, jobs, leadership and investment;
and WHEREAS, Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. promotes 100% access and zero
health disparities to help achieve primary health care for all people. NOW THEREFORE, I
James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee,
do hereby proclaim the week of August 10 through August 16, 2003 as "Health Center
Week. "
Recognize Lydia Williams for twenty years of service with the City,
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Recognize Jerome Smith for twenty-five years of service with the City
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V. MINUTES - City Clerk.
A. Council Member 1 V\
Kj,,� moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Sumrqary of
Council Action for the July 15, 2003 Regular Meeting; seconded by Council Member LK-�
VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT
KIRK
CHANDLER
MARKHAM
WATFORD
WILLIAMS
MOTION (�!71E-D) - DENIED
V1. AGENDA - Mayor.
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
VII. NEW BUSINESS - Mayor.
A.1.a) Council Member moved to read by title only and set August 19, 2003 as a public
hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 833 regarding Application No. 03-004-R submitted by
Mark Goodbread - City Attorney (Exhibit 1); seconded by Council Member
b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set public hearing date.
VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT
KIRK
CHANDLER
MARKHAM
WATFORD
WILLIAMS MOTION ��IED DENIED
c) Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 833 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF
OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM HOLDING (H) ZONING DISTRICT TO RESIDENTIAL MULTI-
FAWLY (RMF) ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY,
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
2.a) Council Member I moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 833; seconded
by Council Member
b) Discussion.
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c) Vote on motion.
VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT
KIRK
CHANDLER
MARKHAM
WATFORD
WILLIAMS
MOTION -�ARRIDED- DENIED
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B.1.a) Council Member W moved to read by title only and set August 19, 2003 as a public
hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 834 regarding Application No. 03-005-R submitted by
Anselmo and Mary Anne Madrigal - City Attorney (Exhibit 2); seconded by Council Member
— I )-V\, —
b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set public hearing date.
VQR YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT
KIRK
CHANDLER
MARKHAM
WATFORD
WILLIAMS
MOTION (6R�Rl
DENIED
C) Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 834 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF
OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY(RMF) ZONING DISTRICT TO
LIGHT COMMERCIAL (CLT) ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
2.a) Council Member moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 834; seconded
by Council Member Q—/ -
b) Discussion.
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C) Vote on motion.
VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT
KIRK V
CHANDLER
MARKHAM
WATFORD
WILLIAMS
MOTION DENIED
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C. Consider a new contract for the City Planning and Zoning Services - City Administrator (Exhibit 3).
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D. Council Member moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-8 regarding guiqelines for use of
the City Parks - City Attorney (Exhibit 4); seconded by Council Member D�j
Attorney Cook read Resolution No. 03-8 by title only as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR USE OF PUBLIC PARKS OR OTHER
LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR CERTAIN CHARITABLE OR BENEVOLENT
ORGANIZATIO�A; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY TO REVIEW SUCH APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING
Fq9,%TAl4IMDS FOR REVIEW; PROVIDING FOR GUIDELINES FOR SUCH ORGANIZATIONS TO
'FOLLOW; PROVIDING FOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VOTE
KIRK
CHANDLER
MARKHAM
WATFORD
WILLIAMS
YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT
L.-
MOTION L� CARRIED�' DENIED
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E. Council Member moved to appoint John Koepke as Trustee to the Firefighters'
Pension Board for a two year term beginning August 5, 2003 and ending August 5, 2005 - Lt. Bill
Douglas (Exhibit 5); seconded by Council Member
A- L
VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT
KIRK
CHANDLER
MARKHAM
WATFORD
WILLIAMS MOTION ARRiEb DENIED
F. Council Member moved to approve amendments to the City's Personnel Policy and
Proceduresd�" regarding nepotism - City Attorney (Exhibit 6); seconded by Council Member
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VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT
KIRK
CHANDLER
MARKHAM
WATFORD
WILLIAMS
MOTION CCAR7RIE:Q�� DENIED
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G. Council Member �)o� moved to approve a taxi cab permit for A-1 Taxi an�l All County Taxi
Corporation -City Administrator (Exhibit 7); seconded by Council Member bp
VOTE YEA NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT
KIRK
CHANDLER
MARKHAM
WATFORD
WILLIAMS
MOTION DENIED
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Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. is a private, nonprofit co ti
uAlity, comprehensive primary healthcare to uninsured and medically undeserve'---'-,,
in Okeechobee; and . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. has made great strides in expanding ac�--
affordtiblo' health care and reducing health disparities while empowering
the commuiiit
address 'special needs and decrease the cost of illness through preventive strategies; ancj.lr`,
'REM, Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. has improved the health status of Okeech61-*'6''-!",,
promoting health awareness and providing primary care and preventive health services'df
highest quality to reduce preventable deaths, costly disabilities, and communicable diseases; ah&%,
WHEREM, Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. serves a vital safety net delivering care to 43,000
patients annually, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and contributes to the health,
and overall economy of the community with health servicesjobs, leadership and investment; and
WHEREAS, Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. promotes 100% access and zero health disparities -
to help achieve primaxy health care for all people.
NOW THEREFORE, I, James E. Kirk, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of
Okeechobee, do hereby prx)claim the week of August 10 through August 16, 2003 as "Health,,
Center Week."
In witness
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hani can W this seal to be
James E. Mirk, Mit
Attest:
Lane Gamlotea, Clt*,�
Date: a
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ExHIBIT 1 —
AUGUsT 5 AGENDA
ORDINANCE NO. 833
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A
CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN,
FROM HOLDING (H) ZONING DISTRICT TO RESIDENTIAL MULTI -FAMILY
(RMF) ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITYAND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida has adopted Ordinance
Number: 402 in which a revised Official Zoning Map was adopted for said City; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the property more particularly described hereafter, has heretofore
filed a petition (Petition No. 03-004-R) pursuant to the Land Development
Regulations of the City of Okeechobee for the purpose of rezoning a certain tract
of land consisting of 2.5 acre(s) from Holding (H) Zoning District to Residential
Multi -Family (RMF) Zoning District and that this request be removed from the
boundaries of the above mentioned zone to allowforthe processing of the rezoning
application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds such rezoning consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan and deems it in the best interest of the inhabitants of said City to amend
aforesaid revised Zoning Map as hereinafter set forth:
Now THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida
that:
SECTION 1 - LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The following described land, located in the City of Okeechobee, to -wit: Lots
1 to 6 and Lots 21 to 26, Block 18, City of Okeechobee, According tot he plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 10, Public Records of Okeechobee
County, Florida.
SECTION 2. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
That the aforesaid Revised Zoning Map of the City of Okeechobee be
amended to reflect the subject property zoning classification to be changed
from Holding (H) Zoning District to Residential Multi -Family (RMF) Zoning
District.
SECTION 3. CONFLICT
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY
If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all
remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force
and effect.
Page 1 of 2
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED for first reading and set for final public hearing on this 51 day of Augus
2003.
James E. Kirk, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 19th day of
August, 2W3.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
James E. Kirk, Mayor
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Fort Myers, Florida 33901-2845
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Staff Report
Rezoning Request
From Holding to Multi Family Residential
Petition No. 03-004-R
Preparedfor: The City of Okeechobee
Staff Report
Rezoning Request
Petition Number:
Owner:
Owner Address:
Owner Phone Number:
03-004-R
Gagbee, Inc.
12575 Highway 70 E.
Okeechobee, FL 34972
863-763-2838
Applicant: Mark Goodbread
Petition No.03-004-11
Property Control Number
E,xisting
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Proposed
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Future Land Use
Single -Family Residential
Residential Multi -Family
Designation
Zoning District
Holding except lots 7 &
Residential Multi -Family
20 (RMF)
(RMF)
Acreage
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Density
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Access
NE 11
NE I I"' & 12"' Street
Location: 200 Block of NE I Vh & 12th Street, Okeechobee
Legal Description: Lots 1-6 & Lots 21-26, Block 18
Request
The applicant requests a change in the zoning of the subject property from Holding to
Residential Multi -Family. The subject property is situated approximately four hundred
feet east of U.S. 441 and is bordered by N.E. 12th Street on the north and N.E. I I th Street
on the south. The property is 3.5 acres in size and is presently vacant with trees and
undergrowth on the lots. Most of the subject lots are in a Holding Zoning category except
lots 7 and 20 which are Residential Multi -Family. If developed, the property could have
approximately 35 dwelling units on site.
In terms of location, the subject property is behind or east of the Family Health Clinic
which fronts on Highway 441 (Parrot Avenue) and there is a single family home abutting
the southwestern ed e of the property on N.E. I I th Street. The scattered dwellings to the
south along N.E. I I Street look to be duplexes or multi -family. Other surrounding areas
to the north and east contiguous to this property are vacant wooded areas. In reality, N.E.
1 11h Street and 12 1h Streets are not paved at this point and N.E. 3 rd Avenue is not a
functioning street at this location.
Staff Report
Rezoning Request
Subject Property
Applicant: Mark Goodbread
Petition No.03-004-R
Adjacent Future Land Use Map classifications and Zoning Districts:
North: Future Land Use Map Classification
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
East: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
South: Future Land Use Map Classification
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
West: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
Single -Family
Holding
Vacant lots on 12 th Street
Single -Family
Residential Multi -Family
Vacant (woods)
Single -Family
Residential Multi -Family
on I I Ih Street (duplexes)
Commercial
Residential Multi -Family
Sin
yle Family residence on
I I street. Further west is the
Family Health Clinic fronting
N. Parrott Avenue.
Staff Report
Rezoning Request
Applicant: Mark Goodbread
Petition No.03-004-11
Single Family Residence Back of Health Clinic
This rezoning request is reasonable in this specific situation because multiple family
development is appropriate at this time and location. Currently, the neighborhood is
not fully developed, and the adjacent streets should be constructed prior to with the
development of the property. Other concurrency issues would also need resolution.
I ArAysis
1. The proposed use is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements.
The request is consistent with a Future Land Use map recent amendment, and Future
Land Use Policy 1. 1, Traffic Circulation Policy 8.1 and Housing Policy 1. 1.
2. The proposed use being appliedfor is specifically authorized under the zoning district
in the Land Development Regulations.
Section 90-192 specifically permits multiple family dwellings in the Residential Multiple
Family (RMF) District.
3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
The proposed use should benefit the public interest of the City.
4. The use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with
adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use
patterns.
The subject property has adequate access to a busy arterial directly to the west and is
surrounded on the east, south and west by similar RMF zoning.
Staff Report
Rezoning Request
Applicant: Mark Goodbread
Petition No.03-004-R
5. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be
a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property.
The proposed use should improve adjacent property values and may well assist in the
development of adjacent property.
6. The proposed use can be suitably bufferedftom surrounding uses, so as to reduce the
impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood
The property is of sufficient size to provide adequate buffering with surrounding land
uses.
7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public
facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services.
The Utility Authority has sewer and water service available for this site. N.E. I 1'h and
12 Ih streets would have to be built with some developer responsibility prior to the
proposed development.
8. The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems,
or otherwise affect public safety.
Construction standards for NE 1 Vh and 12 Ih Streets should solve any potential flooding or
drainage problems, and a traffic impact analysis should be under taken to demonstrate
that multiple family development can be accommodated at this location.
9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
Developer participation in construction N.E. I I Ih and 12th Streets would not be an
unusual or inordinate burden.
10. The proposed change will not constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual
owner as contrasted with the public we�fare.
The subject property is surrounded on three sides by similarly zoned parcels. Thus the
proposed change would not grant special privilege to the subject owner.
St immary and Conclusions Prior to Certification I
The subject property is located in a not fully developed area about 400 feet east of N.
Parrott Avenue (Highway 44 1). With construction of NE 11 th and 12 th streets and
connection to available sewer and water utilities, the proposed multiple -family
development appears compatible and should help to improve property values. Staff
Staff Report Applicant: Mark Goodbread
Rezoning Request Petition No.03-004-R
recommends the rezoning be approved as consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and Zoning Code.
I Landscape Regulations I
The proposed use would be required to meet the landscaping and buffer requirements
of City Code Chapter 90, Division 4, sections 90-531,532 and Sections 90-536
through 543.
I k"tachments I
Attachments to this Staff Report include the Zoning Atlas Map indicating the location of the
subject property.
Submitted by:
James G. LaRue, AlCP
July 8, 2003 )
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the City of Okeechobee in proc sm y request. False or misleading information may be punishable by a fine of up to
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A Full Service Real Estate Firm
Licensed Real Estate Broker
State Cert. Res. REA 3326
June 16, 2003
City of Okeechobee General Services
# 10 1 City Hall Southeast 3 rd Ave.
Okeechobee Fl. 34972
RE: Lots I thru. 6 and Lots 21 thru 28 Block 18 City of Okeechobee
To whom it may concern,
The owner of Gagbee Inc. George Goodbread has authorized me to manage his affairs with
respect to the zoning of the property described above. Mr. Goodbread would like to change the
zoning on the property from holding to Residential Multi Family, so that he may build triplexes
in the future. Thank you for your consideration.
Re pectf u itted
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Lic. Real Estate Agent
104 N.W. 7th Avenue e Okeechobee, Florida 34972
e-mail: realestate@tucker-group.com * website: www.tucker-group-com
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JOHN D. CASSELS. JR.
Attorney at Law
Ca ssels & McCall
P.0, Box 968 400 NW Second Street
Okeec hob*e. FL 34973
File No.: 701
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This Indenture made this 19th day of December. 2002 Between
JOHN BURKE, a married man whose post office address is Box 2SI, Winston, GA 30187 of the County of
Douglas, State of Georgia, grantor*, and
GAGBEE, INC.. a Florida corporation whose post office address is 12575 Hwy. 70 E, Okeechobee, Fl- 34972
of the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida. grantee',
NVitnesseth that said grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10.00) and
other good and valuable considerations to said grantor in hand paid by said grantee, the receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged, has granted, bargained, and sold to the said grantee, and grantee's heirs and assigns forever, the
following described land, situate, lying and being in Okeechobee County Florida, to -wit:
LOTS 1 THROUGH 7, INCLUSIVE, AND, LOTS 20 THROUGH 26, INCLUSIVE ALL IN BLOCK 18, TOWN OF
OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 17, PUBLIC
RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 10
AND PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 5, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Subject to restrictions, reservations and easements of record, if any.
and said grantor does hereby fully warrant the title to said land, and will defend the same against lawful claims of
all persons whomsoever.
* "Grantor' and 'Grantee" are used for singular or plural, as context requires.
In %Vitncss Whcreof, grantor has hereunto set grantor's hand and seal the day and year first above written.
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AUGUsT 5 AGENDA
ORDINANCE NO. 834
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A
CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN,
FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY(RMF) ZONING DISTRICT TO LIGHT
COMMERCIAL (CLT) ZONING DISTRICT, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITYAND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida has adopted Ordinance
Number: 402 in which a revised Official Zoning Map was adopted for said City; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the property more particularly described hereafter, has heretofore
filed a petition (Petition No. 03-005-R) pursuant to the Land Development
Regulations of the City of Okeechobee for the purpose of rezoning a certain tract
of land consisting of 0.241 acre(s) from Residential Multi -Family (RMF) Zoning
District to Light Commercial (CLT) Zoning District and that this request be removed
from the boundaries of the above mentioned zone to allow for the processing of the
rezoning application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds such rezoning consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan and deems it in the best interest of the inhabitants of said City to amend
aforesaid revised Zoning Map as hereinafter set forth:
Now THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida
that:
SECTION 1. LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The following described land, located in the City of Okeechobee, to -wit: Lot
6 and the West half of Lot 5, Block 89, Okeechobee, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee
County, Florida.
SECTION 2. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
That the aforesaid Revised Zoning Map of the City of Okeechobee be
amended to reflect the subject property zoning classification to be changed
from Residential Multi -Family (RMF) Zoning District to Light Commercial
(CLT) Zoning District.
SECTION 3. CONFLICT
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY
If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of
competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all
remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force
and effect.
Page 1 of 2
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED for first reading and set for final public hearing on this 51 day of Augus
2003.
James E. Kirk, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 191 day of August,
2003.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
James E. Kirk, Mayor
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Staff Report
Rezoning Request
From Mblfi-Famfly Residential to Light Commercial
Petition No. 03-005-R
Preparedfor: The City of Okeechobee
Staff Report Applicant: Anselmo and Mary Anne Madrigal
Rezoning Request Petition No. 03-005-R
I General Information I
Owner: Anselmo and Mary Anne Madrigal
Owner Address: 1788 SW 8 th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Owner Phone Number: 863-462-5087
Future Land Use Map
Classification
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Proposed
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Zoning District
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Light Commercial
Existing Land Use
Residential
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Use of Property
Residential
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Acreage
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Location: 5 1 ONE 2 d Avenue
Legal Description: Lot 6 and the West half of Lot 5, Block 89, Okeechobee,
according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book5, Page 5, Public Records of
Okeechobee County, Florida.
I Rc quest:
The applicant requests a change in zoning from Multiple -Family to LiPt Commercial
for the subject property, which is situated on the N.W. comer of NE 6' Street and NE
3 d Avenue.
At'jacent Future Land Use Map classifications and Zoning Districts: I
North: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
East: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
South: Future Land Use Map Classification:
Zoning District:
Existing Land Use:
Single -Family
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single family residential
Multi -Family
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West: Future Land Use Map Classification: Commercial
Staff Report Applicant: Anselmo and Mary Anne Madrigal
Rezoning Request Petition No. 03-005-R
Zoning District: CHV (Heavy Commercial)
Existing Land Use: vacant (future site of bank)
The subject property was recently reclassified from Multi -Family to Commercial (on
the Future Land Use Map, after most of the block had been reclassified from Single -
Family several years ago). Light Commercial zoning would be the most appropriate
district to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
1. The proposed use is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements.
The request is consistent with a Small Scale Future Land Use Map recent amendment,
and Future Land Use Policy 2.1:9(c)
2. The proposed use being appliedfor is specifically authorized under the zoning district
in the Land Development Regulations.
Section 90-252 specifically permits retail stores and retail services in the Light
Commercial District.
3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest.
The proposed use would require buffering to avoid adverse effect on the public interest.
4. The use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with
adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use
patterns.
The proposed use and required off-street parking would require buffering to avoid
adverse effects on residential duplex units to the east and south.
5. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be
a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property.
The proposed use and required off-street parking would require buffering to avoid being
a deterrent to residential duplex to the east and south.
6. The proposed use can he suitably bufferedftom surrounding uses, so as to reduce the
impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood
With sufficient fencing and screening the impact of the proposed use on residences to the
east and south could be reduced.
Staff Report Applicant: Anselmo and Mary Anne Madrigal
Rezoning Request Petition No. 03-005-R
7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public
facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services.
Public facilities would not be over burdened by the proposed use.
8. The proposed use will not create tra c congestion, flooding or drainage problems,
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or otherwise affectpublic safety.
The subject property may be too small to provide required parking capacity and adequate
traffic ingress and egress.
9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions.
Adequate off-street parking and screening requirements would not be an unnecessary
restriction.
10. The proposed change will not constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual
owner as contrasted with the public welfare.
The proposed change would only allow uses permitted on any other parcel in the Light
Commercial zoning district.
SLtrnrnary and Conclusions Prior to Certification I
The subject property is the only parcel designated Commercial in a block amended to
Multi -Family on the Future Land Use map a few years ago. Staff recommends
approval only if sufficient fencing and screening could be provided to reduce the
impact of required off-street parking on duplex residences to the east and south.
I Landscape Regulations
The proposed use would be required to meet the landscaping and buffer requirements
of City Code Chapter 90, Division 4 Sections 90-531,532, and Sections 90-536
through 543.
Attachments
Attachments to this Staff Report include the Zoning Atlas map indicating the location
of the subject property
Submitted by:
James G. LaRue, AICP
July 8, 2003
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Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 217
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Existing zoning: Future Land Use classification:
Actions Requested: C___) Rezone C__) Special Exception L—V-11,variance
Parcel Identification Number: 3 - o; - 3 -. 0
Conrirmation of I nformation Accuracy'
I hereby certify that the information in this application is correct. The infonnation included in this application is for use by
the City of Okeechobee in processing my request. False or misleading information may be punishable by a fme of up to
$500.00 and imprisonment of up to 30 days and may result in the summary denial of this application.
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PREPARED BY:
Michael Hardman
Soudraa,A Alliance of Foreclosure Specialists, LLC
as PrIms ClIalliector forcontroct MR-OPC-21230 for the
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32SO Pointe Parkway, Suite 1000, Nonlioss. GA 30092
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Property Appraisers Parcel Identification
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SPACE ABOVE Tills LINE FOR RECORDING
THIS DEED NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL t�'Iti-q 30, 2-00
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THIS INDENTURE, made the 13 1
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Department of Housing and Urban Development, of Washington, D.C. herein called the Grantor,
whose post office address Is 40 MARIETTA ST., FIVE POINTS PLAZA, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303, to
ANSELMO MADRIGAL and MARYANN MADRIGAL, Husband and Wife whose post office address is 1788
SW 8TH STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974, hereinafter called the Grantees:
(Whe—,usedirtusi. the I—s 'Grantor" and 'G,antse* Include all the parties to this Insimment and the heirs. legal representatives and assigns .1
Indlivid—Is, and the successom and assigns of cospon,lionsl
W I T IN E S S E T H: That the Grantor, for and In consideration of the sum of Ten and Noll 00 Dollars ($10.00) and
other valuable considerations, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hereby granis, bargains, sells, aliens, remises, releases,
convoys and confirms unto the Grantee all that certain land situate In Okeechobee County, State of Florida, viz:
Lot 6 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5, Block 89, OKEECHOBEE, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded In Plat Bok 5, Page 5, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida.
BEING the same property acquired by the Grantor pursuant to the provisions of the National Housing Act, as amended (12 USC
1701 et seq.) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (79 Stag. 667).
TOGETHER, with all the tenements, heredflaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or In anywise appertaining, and the
reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, Issues and profits thereof. And also all the estate, right. title, Interest,
property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, as well In law as equity, of the Grantor, of. In and to the same. and every part
and parcel thereof, with appurtenances.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, the above granted and described premises with the appurtenances, unto the Grantee(s), and the
heirs and assigns of said Granlee(s), to [heir only proper use and benefit In Fee Simple forever.
SUBJECT TO ALL covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements conditions and rights appearing of record and to real
property taxes for the current and subsequent years and to any state of facts an accurate survey would show.
AND life same Grantor does hereby specially warrant the title to said land against the lawful claims of all persons claiming by,
through or under Grantor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Grantor has set his/her hand and seal as a true and lawful allorney-In- fact for and on
behalf of [he said Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, under authority and by virtue of 35 F.H. 16106 (10/14/70), as
amended, Tills 24, Chapter If, Part 200, Subpart D., and 35 F.R. 16106 (10/17170), as amended by F.R. 7608 (2/27/74).
Signed, sealed and delivered In the presence of:
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Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development
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EXHIBIT 3
AUGusT 5 AGENDA
LARUE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Inc.
1375 Jackson Street, Suite 206
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
239-334-3366 -, Fax 239-334-6384
if E-mail: larue-planning@att.net
June 6, 2003
Mr. William Veach, City Administrator
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Reference: Planning and Zoning Services
Dear Mr. Veach:
LaRue Planning & Management Services, Inc. has been providing planning and zoning services
to the City of Okeechobee since February 1996 and your satisfaction is very important to us. In order to
continue to provide the high -quality level of service the City has come to expect, we find it necessary to
raise our planning charges due to increased overhead and monthly work load levels. We are estimating
that we are currently providing close to forty hours of service to the City each month. Our monthly not -
to -exceed rate would be approximately Three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00), effective at the
start of the next fiscal year, October 1, 2003.
In addition to attendance at one City Council meeting and the monthly Planning Board/Board of
Adjustment meeting, we will continue to provide services on an as needed basis. These services
include responding to inquiries from citizens and review of applications for special exceptions,
variances, rezonings, Comprehensive Plan amendments, site plan review, and preparation of
corresponding staff reports and Ordinances, when required. Additionally, the Technical Review
Committee has now set meetings twice per month that we could be required to attend. However, we do
understand that if there are no Site Plan Review cases to be presented, we will not be required to attend
the meeting.
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lhanlk you your, urildcrstandling ir. this rnaacr. We Lfiecl t ttlis
hat +1.1, increasein cur ch—g— will
still allow us to continue to provide the professional services the City has come to expect. Please let us
know immediately if there is any way we can serve you better. Please indicate the City's acceptance of
our increase in fees effective October 1, 2003, by signature below.
Sincerely,
pz'ow� 6'4_�R�
James G. LaRue, AICP
City of Okeechobee
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EXHIBIT 3 —
AUGUST 5 AGENDA
LARUE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Inc.
1375 Jackson Street, Suite 206
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
239-334-3366 - Fax 239-334-6384
V E-mail: larue-planning@att.net
Memo
To: City Manager, Mayor and City Council Members
From: Jar�l G LaRue, AICP
Date: July 22, 2003
Subject: Planning and Zoning Services
The following memo is an attempt on our part to illustrate that Planning and Zoning
Services have reflected a positive increase in volume over the last few years. Secondly, although
our services are not meant to be entirely self-supporting there are revenues that the City receives
when Planning and Zoning Services are performed. The Planning and Zoning services provided
to the City of Okeechobee over the past three years also indicate an increase in the number of
petitions reviewed. In some instances, Site Plan Reviews performed during 2003 were a carry-
over from 2002, and oftentimes required attendance at more than one Technical Review
Committee meeting. The table below reflects the approximate number of new applications
without singling out Site Plans which were often reviewed more than one time.
Table I
Number and Type of Applications
Year
Type
Approximate Number
of New Applications
2001
Comp Plan Amend
5
2001
Rezoning
5
2001
Site Plan Review*
2
2001
Special Exception
6
2001
Variance
4
2002
Comp Plan Amend
6
2002
Rezoning
5
2002
Site Plan Review*
11
2002
Special Exception
5
2002
Variance
4
2003
Comp Plan Amend
7
2003
Rezoning
5
2003
Site Plan Review*
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City Manager, Mayor and City Council
July 22, 2003
Page 2
Table 1
Number and Type of Applications
Approximate Number
Year
T�pe
of New Applications
2003
Special Exception
1
2003
Variance
4
*Site Plan Reviews oftentimes require more than one review,
i.e., Preliminary and Final. Some of the reviews started in one
year and were carried over to another year.
The following table indicates potential revenues the City may have collected based upon
the type of Petition/Application submitted.
Table 2
Estimated Fees and Number of New pplications
Year
Type
Approximate
Number
of New
Applications
Estimated
Fees Received
Per
Application
Total
2001
Comp Plan Amend
5
500.00
2,500.00
2001
Rezoning
5
500.00
2,500.00
2001
Site Plan Review*
2
400.00
800.00
2001
Special Exception
6
250.00
1,500.00
2001
Variance
4
250.00
1,000.00
Total Fees
8,300.00
2002
Comp Plan Amend
6
500.00
3,000.00
2002
Rezoning
5
500.00
2,500.00
2002
Site Plan Review*
11
400.00
4,400.00
2002
Special Exception
5
250.00
1,250.00
2002 7Variance
4
-250.00
1,000.00
Total Fees
12,150.00
2003
Comp Plan Amend
7
500.00
3,500.00
2003
-Rezoning
5
500.00
2,500.00
2003
Site Plan Review*
3**
400.00
1,200.00
2003
Special Exception
1
250.00
250.00
2003
Variance
4
250.00
1,000.00
Total Fees ,
8,450.00
*Site Plan Reviews have different price points depending upon the size of the project,
and whether it is a Preliminary or Final. All fees have been figured at the lowest cost of
$400.00.
"Carry-over of at least 3 other applications from 2003, do not know if additional fees
were charged.
City Manager, Mayor and City Council
July 22, 2003
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The City has seen an increase in the overall fees collected between 2001 and 2002. The
amount of revenues collected during 2003 is based on only a 6 month period, and the trend
appears to continue toward more development and an increase in total fees collected. If
necessary, the fees can be addressed if the Council wishes.
One important Planning and Zoning service performed that may not be directly off -set by
an application fee is contact with the residents of the City when they have questions prior to the
purchase of properties to determine if Comprehensive Plan Amendments, rezonings, special
exceptions, or variances may be required depending on the anticipated use of the property. This is
a valuable service the City provides to its citizens and the public contact has increased
substantially over the last few years.
Of the actual petitions filed for Small Scale Comprehensive Amendments over the past 3
years, the majority of these have been to either Multi -Family or Commercial land uses. These
two designations help either provide housing within the City, or initiate potential jobs. None of
the Small Scale Plan Amendments have been overturned by the Department of Community
Affairs.
There is also a need for the City to do some long range planning work in the upcoming
fiscal period (2003-2004), and hopefully there will be time to prioritize these planning tasks.
LaRue Planning & Management Services, Inc. is looking forward to meeting these new
challenges.
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cc: John Cook, City Attorney
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
EXHIBIT 4 -
AUGusT 5 AGENDA
RESOLUTION NO. 03-8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA TO
ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR USE OF PUBLIC PARKS OR OTHER
LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR CERTAIN
CHARITABLE OR BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
AUTHORITY TO REVIEW SUCH APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
STANDARDS FOR REVIEW; PROVIDING FOR GUIDELINES FOR SUCH
ORGANIZATIONS TO FOLLOW; PROVIDING FOR INSURANCE
REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS they are located within the City of Okeechobee certain public parks and other
areas owned by the City of Okeechobee that are intended for, and open for use by,
the general public, with certain restrictions; and
WHEREAS these functions range from large gatherings which attract many participants,
to very small groups, which may or may not cause traffic control problems, and vary
in intensity; and
WHEREAS current regulations require the same liability insurance coverage for any such
group authorized to gather in the parks or on city lands, which creates a hardship
on the smaller gatherings;
THEREFORE, be it resolved and adopted by the City Council for the City of Okeechobee,
Florida the following resolution:
THAT permission for charitable or benevolent organizations, or non profit
groups, to engage in certain activities in City parks or on City lands, is
governed by Article IV, Sections 14-141 to 14-149 of the City Code of
Ordinances, which regulations and restrictions shall be considered by
general services whenever an application or request for use of public areas
is made, and followed accordingly.
2. THAT for any permit or permission granted by the Department of General
Services for such activities on public lands, such permit shall be also
executed by the City Administrator, prior to such event taking place.
3. THAT most applicants for use of parks and public lands are charitable or
civic groups, who stage large events and attract many people. However,
smaller groups for prayer meetings; weddings; boy and girl scouting; and
similar type events are also authorized in parks and in public places, but are
also subject to the requirements of Article IV of the City Code.
4. THAT current regulations require the applicant for an event to procure
liability insurance in the sum of one million dollars; the cost of which is or
may be prohibitive for smaller and more informal groups.
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5. THEREFORE, for any application wherein it appears to the Department of
General Services that the participants thereof may be 25 or fewer persons,
the liability insurance requirement shall be reduced to the sum of
$100,000.00 coverage per event This requirement for insurance excludes
those using the picnic tables in the parks as a place to rest or eat meals.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED this 5' day of August, 2003.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John Cook, City Attorney
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James. E. Kirk, Mayor
.:�vised Exhibit No. 4
RESOLUTION NO. 03-8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA TO
ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR USE OF PUBLIC PARKS OR OTHER
LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR CERTAIN
CHARITABLE OR BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
AUTHORITY TO REVIEW SUCH APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
STANDARDS FOR REVIEW; PROVIDING FOR GUIDELINES FOR SUCH
ORGANIZATIONS TO FOLLOW; PROVIDING FOR INSURANCE
REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS they are located within the City of Okeechobee certain public parks and other
areas owned by the City of Okeechobee that are intended for, and open for use by,
the general public, with certain restrictions; and
WHEREAS these functions range from large gatherings which attract many participants,
to very small groups, which may or may not cause traffic control problems, and vary
in intensity; and
WHEREAS current regulations require the same liability insurance coverage for any such
group authorized to gather in the parks or on city lands, which creates a hardship
on the smaller gatherings;
THEREFORE, be it resolved and adopted by the City Council for the City of Okeechobee,
Florida the following resolution:
THAT permission for charitable or benevolent organizations, or non profit
groups, to engage in certain activities in City parks or on City lands, is
governed by Article IV, Sections 14-141 to 14-149 of the City Code of
Ordinances, which regulations and restrictions shall be considered by
general services whenever an application or request for use of public areas
is made, and followed accordingly.
2. THAT for any permit or permission granted by the Department of General
Services for such activities on public lands, such permit shall be also
executed by the City Administrator, prior to such event taking place.
3. THAT most applicants for use of parks and public lands are charitable or
civic groups, who stage large events and attract many people. However,
smaller groups for prayer meetings; weddings; boy and girl scouting; and
similar type events are also authorized in parks and in public places, but are
also subject to the requirements of Article IV of the City Code.
4. THAT current regulations require the applicant for an event to procure
liability insurance in the sum of one million dollars; the cost of which is or
may be prohibitive for smaller and more informal groups.
5. THEREFORE, for any application wherein it appears to the Department of
General Services that the participants thereof may be 100 or fewer persons,
the liability insurance requirement shall be waived. The City reserves the
right to require the participants to execute a hold harmless agreement,
depending upon the nature and impact of the event.
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INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED this 5" day of August, 2003.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John Cook, City Attorney
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James. E. Kirk, Mayor
ExHIBIT 5 —
AUGUsT 5 AGENDA
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
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TO: Mr. Veach and City Councilmen
FROM: Lt. Bill Douglas, Secretary FF Pension Board
THRU: Battalion Chief Smith
DATE: July 24,2003
The Firefighters Pension Board is requesting approval of John Koepke to serve a two year ter-m as a
trustee from August 5, 2003 to August 5, 2005.
EXHIBIT 6 —
AUGUsT 5 AGENDA
FAmmy EmPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS
It is the policy of the City to follow State Statues regarding the employment of relatives
as City emplqyees, as set out in Section 112.3135 Florida Statutes, and as amended. that no two
members of the same fafffily are to be employed within the S=ne 1)eF=trnent, either on a regular or
temporary basis.
7.1% LP IAWN=
1. A "Dublic official" is defined as an officer. or an e1nDlovee in the Citv. in whom
is vested the authority by these policies and procedures, or by ordinance,
resolution or other directive of the City Council, to appgint, employ, promote
or advance employees, or recommend such promotion or advancement of
employees, in connection with their work for the Cily.
2. A relative for DurDoses of this DOliCV with reSDect to such Dublic official. means
an individual who is related to the public official as:
Father
Mother Son Step -Sister
Daughter
Brother Sister Half-brother
Uncle
Aunt First Cousin Half-sister
Nephew
Niece Husband 6randfaffie
Wife
Father-in-law Mother-in-law Grandmother
Son-in-law
Daughter-in-law Brother-in-law Grandehildi
Sister-in-law
Step -father Step -mother Step -brother
Step -son
Step -daughter
3. A public official may
not appoint, employ, promote, or advance, or advocate for
appointment, employment, promotion or advancement, a relative in or to a
position in the City
in which the public official is also serving. or over which
they exercise jurisdiction or control. This restriction shall not apply however,
to appointments to citizen boards in the Cily, other than those with Land
Planning or Zoning
responsibilities.
4. These restrictions do not aDDIV to Dersons servins! in a voluntary caDacitv who
provide emergency medical, firefighting, or police services. These persons, if
otherwise authorized by City ordinance or resolution, may also, without losing
their volunteer status, receive reimbursements for costs of any training they get
relating to the provision of volunteer emergency medical, firefighting, or police
services, as well as payment for incidental expenses relating to those services
that they provide.
5. As these employment restrictions do not prohibit the hiring of a relative, o
using a volunteer who is a relative, in a department in the Cily in which a
relative of that person is also an employee of the City, so Iong as the relative is
not a public official assigned responsibiRly over that department, it is the policy
of the Gly have relatives assigned to the same department to work different
shifts from their relative whenever possible to avoid any personnel conflicts
within the department.
EVALUATION PERIOD
Employment or promotions are always on a six (6) month (or more) evaluation basis,
Department Heads are always on a three (3) month (or more) evaluation basis. This allows a time
period for an evaluation of ability, work habits and conduct before offering career employment
protection and fringe benefits. During this time, a new employee will be made aware of satisfactory,
marginal or unsatisfactory areas of job performance and behavior and cautioned to improve. The
Department Head has authority to dismiss the new employee without notice and without cause being
given.
REGULAR STATUS
A new or promoted employee must receive a satisfactory evaluation, using uniform
guidelines, before the Department Head grants regular status. Unless a satisfactory evaluation is
received, the employee will be separated or returned to the position previously held.
Procedure by step:
a) Evaluation period complete
b) Evaluation Procedure
(1) Forms may be obtained by Department Heads ftom the City Clerk's Office.
(2) Department Head/Supervisor evaluates employee;
(3) Employee/Supervisor/Department Head sign evaluation;
(4) Signed form becomes a part of employee's master file in City Clerk's Office.
c) Approval by Department Head for regular status.
TYPEs OF AppowTmEws
COVERED PosmONS
New appointments are made whether the position being filled is of a temporary, regular, paid,
unpaid or volunteer nature.
Regular positions are those so classified and budgeted by the City Council. A regular
position is usually first filled by a new appointment, transfer or promotion.
ExCLUDED PosrrIONS
Emergency hiring may be done by a Department Head to respond to an immediate need
involving the safety or welfare of the residents or property of Okeechobee. An emergency
appointment is for less than one (1) month and includes no fringe benefits.
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EXHIBIT 7—
AUGUST 5 AGENDA
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1915 City of Okeechobee
Taxi Cab Permit 2003-2004
A-1 Taxi and All Co= Taxi Cgrp.- Hena and Ruth Krieg 863-763-8316
Business Name Business Owners Business Phone
is hereby granted a permit to operate a taxi cab business, located at 604 S.W. Park Street, Suite
20' ) within the City of Okeechobee.
The vehicle that was approved is: Ford Aerostar Van 1995 IFMCAIIUXSA14452
The rate that was approved are: Milage $3.00 minute and $1.25 per mile. Rates were approved
at the August 20, 2002 Cily Council regular meeting.
Terms, conditions, provisions and limitations. -Hours of operation are 7:00 am to 8:00 p.m.
Mondqys, Tuesdqys, Wednesdqys and Thursdqys. 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fridqys, Saturdgys and
Sundqys. The hours of operation were gpproved at the August 5, 2003 Cijy Council regular
meeting.
The approved drivers are: Michael N. Chqpman and Donald K. Harsh.
***THIS DOCUMENT MUST REMAIN IN ALL VEHICLES AT ALL TIMES ***
James E. Kirk, Mayor
Attest:
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
55 S.E. Third Avenue - Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903 - (863) 763-3372 - Fax: (863) 763-1686
APPLICATION FOR TAXI CAB BUSINESS PERMIT
1. Applicant's Name: A-1 TAXI & ALL COUNTY TAXI CORPORATION
2. Applicant's Address: 604 S. W. Park St. - Suite 203 - Okeechobee, Fl.
How Long: 6 1/2 years ......... previously at 403 N. W. 3 St. for 11 years.
3. Telephone No.: Dispatch - 763-8393 Business Office - 763-8316
Fax - 357-1402
4. If a corporation or partnership, list names and addresses of all officers or
partners: Ruth G. Krieg, 964 County Road 721 - Lot 21 - Lorida, Florida,
33857
5. Length of time applicant has resided in the City or County of Okeechobee:
Corporation has had permit and operated in the City of Okeechobee for the
past 18 years
6. Give description of all experience applicant has in the transportation of
passengers: Corporation has operated said business since 1984 i)rovidm'g
local and lonE distance transportation. Ruth Krieg has managed and owned
said business for the past 9 years.
7. List any facts which prove that public convenience and necessity require
granting a permit: Continue to provide a safe means of transportation for
residents of area by approved vehicles, properly insured with experienced,
gualified, courteous drivers.
8. Number of vehicles to be operated by the applicant under this permit:
1 vehicle properly painted (white with red lettering) with proper sianage.
9. List the year, make and model and motor number of each vehicle to be used as
a taxi cab: 1995 FORD AEROSTAR VAN
VIN#1FMCA11UXSA14452
10. Address of proposed depots and terminals: (Please indicate the zoning of each
address listed): 604 S. W. Park St., Okeechobee, Florida - Business zoning
11. Color scheme or insignia to be used to designate vehicles of applicant (Include
picture or drawings): White vehicle with red lettering A-1 Taxi - 763-8393
12. List all persons who have an interest in this business: Ruth G. Krieg and
Henry F. Kriea. III
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Okeechobee as references. Give length of acquaintance with each individual.
Nettie & Roberts Williams - 1954 S. W. 40 Dr. - Okeechobee, Fl. - 15 years
Ronnie Lawrence - 150 N. W. 102 St. - Okeechobee, Fl. - 10 years
Willard Mays - Okeechobee, Fl. - 12 years
14. Give the name, address and phone number of all business connections or
employers within the last 6 years: Have owned and operated this business
for the past 9 years. Prior to that Ruth G. Krielz was a medical consultant
and medical practice administrator in south Florida for over twenty years and
Henry F. Krieg, III was retired from senior manazement of Barnett Bank for
a period of over twenty years.
15. Give all previous addresses within the last 5 years: 964 County Road 721
Lot 21, Lorida. Florida 33857
16. Location of main office: 604 S. W. Park St. - Suite 203 - Okeechobee, Florida
Business zonin
17. Explain all driving citations applicant has received within the last 5 years:
None
18. Explain all accidents the applicant has been involved in within the last 5 years:
1994 - Taxi hit by another vehicle from the rear at intersection of N. W. 3 Ave.
and 2 st. - Other driver sited for accident; 1999, taxi duriniz heavy rain, taxi
applied brakes and slid into another vehicle, their were no iniuries, and no
tickets were issued.
19. Indicate hours and days of proposed operation of each location:
Taxi will be operation 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Mon.,
Tues., Wed., and Thurs, Fri., St., & Sun. from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
20. Does applicant have liability insurance meeting the following minimum
requirements: X Yes No (must include proof).
a) For bodily injury to one person, $ 100,000.00
b) For bodily injuries to more than one person arising out of the same
accident or event, $ 300,000.00
c) Property damage, $ 50,000.00
City Attorney's Signature
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APPLICANT'S STATEMENT
I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my
knowledge.
I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for a taxi cab
business permit.
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Applicant's Signatuik Date
FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT'S USE
This application for a taxi cab permit was reviewed and approved or
disapproved on
2003.
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Police epa �ent Date
(Attach written "Inspection of Vehicle report")
FOR GENERAL SERVICES USE
This application for a taxi cab permit was approved disapproved
by the City Council on 12003.
This application expires on 2004.
General Services Date
FOR FINANCE DEPARTMENT'S USE
An application fee of dollars and an occupation fee of dollars
has been paid to the Department of Finance on this day of .2003.
Finance Department
Date
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
DATE:
July 30, 2003
SUBJECT:
Status Report
FROM:
Bill L. Veach, City Administrator
Below is a brief summary of past and upcoming events.
DEPARTMENT
SYNOPSIS
ADMINISTRATION I GRIT — There are no new developments since your update at our last meeting.
Fire Station Project — The City Engineer reports that he still anticipates completion
ofthe project this surnmer. The firefighters are occupying the upper (residence) level of
the facility. Downstairs demolition is complete. As soon as electrical and plumbing
contractors complete their work, drywall will be installed and the project can be
completed.
The project continues to be on budget at this time. Weekly "construction rneetings�', in
which the Administrator, Engineer, Public Works Director, Fire Chiet Building Official
and Councilman Chandler discuss the project and its progress, are continuing.
Industrial Park — Mayor Kirk, Dale Milita, Gene Schriner, David Hazellief, and I met
with representatives of the Haskell Company (out of Jacksonville) to discuss possible
projects related to our Commerce Center. Haskell Company is a very large designibuild
firm. This was a preliminary meeting simply to share information. No specific
commitments were made or implied by either party.
We have also provided marketing related materials, brochures, briefprospectus, etc. to
the Florida Redevelopment Association. They will be conducting a roundtable for
potential developers in St. Petersburg on August 12 and will distribute these materials
at that time.
I continue to work with our consultants to present a scaled down project to the City
Council which would still construct the bridge, a street through the industrial park and
partial water and sewer, should EDTF (Transportation Grant) funding be lost as a result
of Sheffield's f0ure to build. If this funding were lost, the remaining funding would be
EDA - $1.2 million; County - $300,000; Rural Infrastructure - $300,000.
SYNOPSIS
DEPARTMENT I
AMINISTRATION Progress on the NE 91h Street portion of the project continues. Limited work also
CONTINUED continues within the confines of the Industrial Park itself. This is being done in
conjunction with the Harrison O'Connor contract, approved by the City Council several
weeks ago.
SR 70 Meeting — A SR 70 corridor advisory committee has been formed by DOT and
will be meeting monthly. The committee will address issues related to the eventual
widening of SR 70, across the State. I attended the first meeting of the group on
Monday, July 2 1, in Arcadia. It is currently planned the group will meet monthly. They
have requested that we send our engineer to the second meeting, as they will be dealing
with engineering related issues. We will participate in any manner requested on this
important issue.
Widening of NE 6'h Street — Staff continues to gather information on costs associated
with the discussed widening of NE 6"' Street. Additionally, following conversations
with DOT, our engineer has requested a limited traffic study related to the project, from
the developer's engineering representative. We win be sharing with the City Council
members, analytical and cost information on this issue, as soon as it is compiled.
Step Pay Plan — The Administrator is currently refining the proposed step pay plan
and visiting each department to explain it to the employees. Thus far, the feedback
seems to be positive from the departments I have visited.
Flagler Parks — We have received finalized contracts for the $415,859.00 CDBG grant
for parks 3-6. We have also advertised for a grant administrator (using procedures
required by the state). Final plans for the project, to be developed primarily by Oscar
Bermudez, will be submitted later in the process.
FINANCE Staff has engaged a consultant to assist in bringing the City into GASB 34 compliance.
I This work should commence in August.
Staff continues budget preparations for FY03/04.
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