2018-04-031
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
APRIL 3, 2018, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
55 SE 3RD AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
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II AGENDA I COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor
April 3, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M.
OPENING CEREMONIES:
Invocation given by Emmaline Harris, Former Pastor of Jesus Holy Ghost
Crusade; Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Mayor Watford.
III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk
Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Council Member Noel A. Chandler
Council Member Monica M. Clark
Council Member Mike O'Connor
Council Member Gary Ritter
City Attorney John R. Cook
City Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca
City Clerk Lane Gamiotea
Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins
Fire Chief Herb Smith
Police Chief Bob Peterson
Public Works Director David Allen
Mayor Watford called the April 3, 2018, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
In the absence of Pastor Emmaline Harris, the invocation was offered by Mayor Watford; the Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Mayor Watford.
City Clerk Gamiotea called the roll:
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IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's Mayor Watford asked whether there were any additions, deferrals, or withdrawals on today's agenda. Item "C" under
agenda. Proclamations and Presentations was added. Under New Business, Items "G" and "H" were added; Item "F" was
withdrawn.
B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form
or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes
per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor.
Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comment on matters not on the agenda. There was none.
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V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor
A. Proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month."
D. Proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Water Conservation Month."
ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: C. Proclaim the week of May 13 through
19, 2018 as "Water Reuse Week."
April was proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The proclamation was presented to Chris Robertson,
CASTLE Annual Fund Manager, by Mayor Watford and read into the record as follows: "Whereas, for more than
three decades, CASTLE has upheld their legacy of protecting the lives of abused children and families; and
Whereas, CASTLE works diligently with Devereux and the Florida Department of Children and Families to
ensure that every child suffering from abuse has a brighter future and hope for a safe life; and Whereas,
children who have suffered abuse or neglect are at least 25 percent more likely to experience problems
such as delinquency, teen pregnancy, low academic achievement, drug use, and mental health problems;
and Whereas, CASTLE, along with its community partners, embraces opportunities that can potentially
change the way society cares for children and youth. Now, Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of
the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of
April, 2018 as `Child Abuse Prevention Month' and 1 commit this observance to the people of our
community."
April was proclaimed as Water Conservation Month. The proclamation was presented to Mrs. Libby Pigman,
South Florida Water Management District, by Mayor Watford and read into the record as follows: "Whereas, water
is a basic and essential need of every living creature; and Whereas, the State of Florida, Water Management
Districts, and the City of Okeechobee are working together to increase awareness about the importance of
water conservation; and Whereas, the State of Florida has designated April, typically a dry month when
water demands are most acute, as Florida's Water Conservation Month to educate citizens about how they
can help save Florida's precious water resources; and Whereas, the City of Okeechobee has always
encouraged and supported water conservation through various educational programs and special events;
and Whereas, every business, industry, school, and citizen can make a difference when it comes to
conserving water; and Whereas, every business, industry, school, and citizen can help by saving water and
thus promote a healthy economy and community. Now, Therefore,/, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the
authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of April,
2018 as `WATER CONSERVATION MONTH' in the City of Okeechobee." Mrs. Pigman reminded everyone the
County is under a year round water restriction. Addresses ending in an odd number may only water lawns on
Wednesday and Saturday; addresses ending in even numbers may only water lawns on Thursday and Sunday.
Watering should not be between 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. due to evaporation.
Mayor Watford proclaimed May 13 through 19, 2018, as Water Reuse Week, presented the proclamation to Mrs.
Pigman and read the following into the record: "Whereas, safe, clean, and sustainable water resources are
essential to Florida's environment, economy, citizens, and visitors; and Whereas, although Florida's water
supplies are finite, the state's population and need for water resources continue to increase; and Whereas,
Florida has established the encouragement and promotion of water reuse as state objectives in Chapters
373 and 403, Florida Statutes; and Whereas, Florida's permitted reuse capacity exceeds 1.6 billion gallons
per day (more than 69 percent of Florida's total permitted capacity for all domestic wastewater treatment
facilities); and Whereas, the City of Okeechobee has joined with the Water Reuse Florida, the Florida (continued)
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V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED
ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: C. Proclaim the week of May 13 through
19, 2018 as "Water Reuse Week" continued.
VI. MINUTES - City Clerk
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council
Action for the March 3, 2018, Regular Meeting minutes.
VII. WARRANT REGISTER - City Administrator
A. Motion to approve the February, 2018 Warrant Register:
GeneralFund..........................................................................$495,579.90
Capital Improvement Projects Fund........................................$277,387.27
Public Facilities Improvement Fund ........................................$ 31,292.07
Appropriations Grant Fund ......................................................$ 940.66
Vill. NEW BUSINESS
A. Acceptance of a chickee from Seminole Design, Inc. for Centennial Park.
B. Motion to approve lawn maintenance for the Peter Raulerson Log Cabin
grounds - City Administrator.
Department of Environmental Protection, and the South Florida Water Management District in encouraging
and promoting water reuse and conservation; and Whereas, the City of Okeechobee has implemented a
water reuse program and encourages efficient and effective use of reclaimed water. Now, Therefore, 1,
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida,
do hereby proclaim May 13 through 19, 2018, as `Water Reuse Week'."
Council Member O'Connor moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the
Regular meeting of March 6, 2018; seconded by Council Member Clark. There was no discussion on this item.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Ritter moved to approve the February, 2018 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four
hundred ninety-five thousand, five hundred seventy-nine dollars and ninety cents ($495,579.90); Capital Improvement
Projects Fund, two hundred seventy-seven thousand, three hundred eighty-seven dollars and twenty-seven cents
($277,387.27); Public Facilities Improvement Fund, thirty-one thousand, two hundred ninety-two dollars and seven
cents ($31,292.07); and Appropriations Grant Fund, nine hundred forty dollars and sixty-six cents ($940.66);
seconded by Council Member Clark. There was no discussion on this item.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Mr, and Mrs. David and Anita Nunez of Seminole Design, Inc. were in attendance to present the donation of a
chickee to the City for the Centennial Park. Mr. Nunez stated it was an honor to make this donation and to honor his
heritage. The Council expressed their appreciation.
Council Member O'Connor moved to accept the chickee from Seminole Design, Inc. for the Centennial Park;
seconded by Council Member Chandler.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Motion and second by Council Members Chandler and Clark to approve the lawn maintenance for the Peter
Raulerson Log Cabin grounds (to be handled by the Public Works Department).
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
B. Motion to approve lawn maintenance for the Peter Raulerson Log Cabin
grounds continued.
C. Motion to approve a purchase through the Florida Sheriff's Association
Vehicle Bid process in the amount of $26,710.00 for a 2018 Dodge Ram
1500 44 SSV - Chief Smith (Exhibit 1).
D. Motion to approve the purchase
amount of $3,887.00 for the new
(Exhibit 2).
and installation of equipment in the
2018 Dodge Ram truck - Chief Smith
E. Discussion regarding assistance to Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office in
fulfilling House Bill 7026 mandates - City Administrator (Exhibit 3).
Ms. Magi Cable thanked the Council for the donation made by the City towards the purchase of the cabin adding the
contract has been signed to acquire the historic site located at 811 Southwest 2nd Avenue (Legal: Lots 11 and 12 of
Block 2, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 12). Ms. Cable gave a presentation on proposed
enhancements to the structure. A copy of the presentation was printed and made a part of the official minute file.
VOTE:
WATFORD - YEA CHANDLER - YEA CLARK - YEA
O'CONNOR - YEA RITTER - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Clark moved to approve a purchase through the Florida Sheriff's Association Vehicle Bid process
in the amount of $26,710.00 for a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SSV [to AutoNation of Pembroke Pines]; seconded
by Council Member Ritter. There was a brief discussion on this item.
VOTE:
WATFORD - YEA CHANDLER - YEA CLARK - YEA
O'CONNOR - YEA RITTER - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member O'Connor moved to approve the purchase and installation of equipment in the amount of $3,887.00
for the new 2018 Dodge Ram truck [to Dana Safety Supply, Inc.]; seconded by Council Member Ritter. There was
no discussion on this item.
VOTE:
WATFORD - YEA CHANDLER - YEA CLARK - YEA
O'CONNOR - YEA RITTER - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
For the record, Mayor Watford noted the correct name is Senate Bill 7026 (SB 7026). Administrator MontesDeOca
has been in discussions with Chief Peterson and Sheriff Stephen and yielded the floor to allow them to make the
presentation. Chief Peterson provided a brief background on SB 7026's mandates and read the following paragraph
from the Bill into the record that specifically addresses local law enforcement responsibilities: "1006.12 Safe -school
officers at each public school for the protection and safety of school personnel, property, students, and
visitors, each district school board and school district superintendent shall partner with law enforcement
agencies to establish or assign one or more safe -school officers at each school facility within the district..."
The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office currently provides School Resource Officers (SROs), during the regular
school year, at Okeechobee High School, Okeechobee Freshman Campus, Osceola Middle School, Yearling Middle
School, and Okeechobee Achievement Academy. SB 7026 mandates all schools be assigned a SRO during the
regular school year, at all after school events, and summer school.
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
E. Discussion regarding assistance to Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office in
fulfilling House Bill 7026 mandates continued.
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
Chief Peterson explained based on the wording of SB 7026, the City will now be required to provide SROs in all
public schools within the City's jurisdiction. Detective Boon and Officer Margerum have volunteered to become City
SRO's to serve at Central Elementary and the Okeechobee Freshman Campus, which are within the City.
Exhibit 3 provided a spreadsheet with the estimated costs of hiring two additional Officers to fill the positions left
vacant by the transfer, which will satisfy the mandate imposed by SB 7026. The cost breakdown is as follows: Total
Personnel Cost $145,123.21; Total Capital Costs (startup) $71,332.00; Total Continued Annual Costs $21,898.00.
Based on a hire date of May 1, 2018, the total cost affecting the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget is $140,924.17 (five
months cost only) with an anticipated cost of $167,021.21 for the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget with no capital costs
for preceding years.
Sheriff Stephen added the County School Board receives grant funding from the State and currently reimburses the
County 50-percent of the salary for a SRO, which costs his Department approximately $100,000.00 per SRO. With
approximately 3,800 public schools in Florida, the State would need an estimated $380,000,000.00 in recurring
funds to cover SRO's being placed in every public school. However, State Legislature has only allocated
$160,000,000.00, with no guarantee of continued funding.
A joint Workshop with the City Council, Board of County Commissioners, and the County School Board will be held
on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 6:00 P.M. at the Okeechobee County Historic Courthouse, 304 NW 2nd Street,
Room 270. The purpose of this Workshop is to discuss implementing CS/SB 7026, increasing the number of SROs
at all public schools and possible funding sources. The County School Board will also hold a Workshop on April 5,
2018, 6:00 P.M. at the Okeechobee County Historic Courthouse, 304 NW 2nd Street, Room 270, to receive public
input on the Guardian portion of SB 7026.
Council Member Chandler moved to hire and equip two additional Police Officers and allow Chief Peterson
to reassign Officers as School Resource Officers in cooperation with the Okeechobee County Sheriff's
Office; seconded by Council Member O'Connor.
Mrs. Jennifer Tewksbury, Executive Director of the Economic Council of Okeechobee, addressed the Council
requesting clarification as to why action is being taken on an item listed on the agenda as discussion since it was
not advertised as a budget amendment. Mayor Watford responded the Council is within their authority to take action
on this item, and further clarified it was not a budget amendment.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
F. Consider an Amendment to Easement for Lot 13 and Lot 14 of the
Okeechobee Commerce Center - Attorney Cook (Exhibit 4).
ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: G. Update on the Marvin Brantley Case - City
Attorney.
ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA: H. Heartland Regional Transportation
Planning Organization - Council Member Gary Ritter.
IX. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor
Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any.decision made by the City Council with
respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding
is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are
for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk.
ATTEST',-., 'a . Dowling R. Watfof` , Jr., M14or
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Lane GAlot6�xC4 ,.City Clerk
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
Attorney Cook provided an update on the Marvin Brantley case. On March 29, 2018, Case No. 2004-CA-309 was
heard before Judge Buchanan with Attorney Cook, Fire Chief Smith, Mr. Fred Sterling, and Mr. Marvin Brantley in
attendance. As expected, on March 28, 2018, Mr. Brantley had the property in compliance. Judge Buchanan made
it very clear to Mr. Brantley the Order has another method of enforcement, a Writ of Attachment, which' provides for
Code Enforcement to send a 10-day notice. Should the property not be in compliance after 10 days, the property
owner may be arrested. Mayor Watford thanked Attorney Cook for the update and the progress that has been made
on this Case.
The Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization contacted Council Member Ritter wanting an
individual from the City to represent them on this organization's board. Administrator MontesDeOca volunteered
to cover the remainder of 2018 with Council Member Ritter as the Alternate. This Board appointment will be
added to the Board Liaisons, slated to be addressed in January, 2019. Mayor Watford asked whether there were
any objections to appointing Administrator MontesDeOca and Council Member Ritter. There were none. Clerk
Gamiotea will send the appropriate notice advising of the appointment.
There being no further discussion, nor items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 7:35 P.M. The
next regular scheduled meeting is April 17, 2018.
NOTE OF CLARIFICATION FOR ITEM Vill, H: The appointments are not
for the actual Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization
Board, but for a Project Steering Committee to review and make
recommendations on the Heartland Regional Mobility Plan, and will be
meeting from April to August 2018 only.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Katrina
Elsken, who on oath says she is the Publisher of the Okeechobee
News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee,
in Okeechobee County, that the attached copy of
advertisement being a
in the matter of
in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee
County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of
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Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is a
newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County,
Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published
continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and
has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in
Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of
one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy
of advertisement, and affiant further says that she has neither
paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount,
rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this
advertisement for publication in the said newspaper.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mar. 20, 2018 Gry oUlaf Okeechobee
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tinguw II be held on Tue, Apr. 3, 20 8, 6:00 p.m I or asrsoon there f-
ter as possible, a[ Gry Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, Florida.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda maybe ob-
tained from cityofokeechobee.com or by calling the Office of the City Ad-
ministrator, 863-763-3372 e)(t.9812.
ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made W Ile City
Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to
ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record indudes
the testimony and evidence upon whu:h the appeal will be based. In attor-
dance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a
disability as defined by the ADA, that needs'prlal accommodation to tNo
ticipate in this par-
, contact the City Oerk's Office no later than two
business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372 ext. 9814.
BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video
or items to Ile Council In support or opposition to arty item on the agenda,
a coppyy of the document, picture, video, or item MUST be provided to the
city Berk for the CAy's records.
Rv- Mavor Dowlino R. Watford, Jr
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
55 SE 3Ro AVENUE ♦ COUNCIL CHAMBERS ♦ OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
= APRIL 3, 2018
91 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OFFICIAL AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor: April 3, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Emmaline Harris, Former Pastor of Jesus Holy Ghost Crusade-,
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Watford
COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk
Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Council Member Noel Chandler
Council Member Monica Clark
Council Member Mike O'Connor
Council Member Gary Ritter
Attorney John R. Cook
Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca
Clerk Lane Gamiotea
Deputy Clerk Bobbie Jenkins
Public Works Director David Allen
Police Chief Bob Peterson
Fire Chief Herb Smith
AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS — Mayor
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda — Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per
speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor.
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V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month."
B. Proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Water Conservation Month."
VI. MINUTES — City Clerk
A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the March 6, 2018 Regular Meeting.
VII. WARRANT REGISTER
A. Motion to approve the February Warrant Register — City Administrator
General Fund $495,579.90
Capital Improvement Projects Fund $277,387.27
Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 31,292.07
Appropriations Grant Fund $ 940.66
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Acceptance of a chickee from Seminole Design, Inc. for Centennial Park.
B. Motion to approve lawn maintenance for the Peter Raulerson Log Cabin grounds — City Administrator
C. Motion to approve a purchase through the Florida Sheriff's Association Vehicle Bid process in the amount of $26,710.00 for a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500
44 SSV — Chief Smith (Exhibit 1).
D. Motion to approve the purchase and installation of equipment in the amount of $3,887.00 for the new 2018 Dodge Ram truck — Chief Smith (Exhibit 2).
E. Discussion regarding assistance to Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office in fulfilling HB 7026 mandates — City Administrator (Exhibit 3).
F. Consider an Amendment to Easement for Lot 13 and Lot 14 of the Okeechobee Commerce Center — Attorney Cook (Exhibit 4),
IX. ADJOURN MEETING — Mayor
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person
will need a record of the proceeding, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based. City Clerk recordings are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined
by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact the City Clerk's Office no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372.
BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Council in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video, or item
must be provided to the City Clerk for the City's records.
City of Okeechobee, April 3, 2018 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Lane Gamiotea
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on April 3, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. in
the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974,
II. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation was offered by Ms. Emmaline Harris, Former Pastor of Jesus Holy
Ghost Crusade; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford.
MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk
Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Present
Council Member Noel Chandler
Present
Council Member Monica Clark
Present
Council Member Mike O'Connor
Present
Council Member Gary Ritter
Present
City Attorney John R. Cook
Present
City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca
Present
City Clerk Lane Gamiotea
Present
Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins
Present
Fire Chief Herb Smith
Present
Police Chief Bob Peterson
Present
Public Works Director David Allen
Present
IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda?
Withdraw item F under New Business. Add, under New Business, Items G and H. Item C was added under Presentations
and Proclamations.
B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen
comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor.
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any comment cards presented for public comment. There were none.
V. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS — Mayor
A. Proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month."
April was proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The proclamation was presented to Mr. Chris Robertson,
C.A.S.T.L.E. Annual Fund Manager, by Mayor Watford and read into the record as follows: "Whereas, for more than three
decades, CASTLE has upheld their legacy of protecting the lives of abused children and families; and Whereas,
CASTLE works diligently with Devereux and the Florida Department of Children and Families to ensure that every
child suffering from abuse has a brighter future and hope for a safe life; and Whereas, children who have suffered
abuse or neglect are at least 25 percent more likely to experience problems such as delinquency, teen pregnancy,
low academic achievement, drug use, and mental health problems; and Whereas, CASTLE, along with its
community partners, embraces opportunities that can potentially change the way society cares for children and
youth. Now, Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of
Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2018 as ;Child Abuse Prevention Month' and 1 commit
this observance to the people of our community."
B. Proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Water Conservation Month."
April was proclaimed as Water Conservation Month. The proclamation was presented to Mrs. Libby Pigman of South
Florida Water Management by Mayor Watford and read into the record as follows: "Whereas, water is a basic and
essential need of every living creature; and Whereas, the State of Florida, Water Management Districts, and the City
of Okeechobee are working together to increase awareness about the importance of water conservation; and
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Whereas, the State of Florida has designated April, typically a dry month when water demands are most acute, as
Florida's Water Conservation Month to educate citizens about how they can help save Florida's precious water
resources; and Whereas, the City of Okeechobee has always encouraged and supported water conservation
through various educational programs and special events; and Whereas, every business, industry, school, and
citizen can make a difference when it comes to conserving water; and Whereas, every business, industry, school,
and citizen can help by saving water and thus promote a healthy economy and community. Now, Therefore, 1,
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do
hereby proclaim the month of April, 2018 as `WATER CONSERVATION MONTH' in the City of Okeechobee."
ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: C. Proclaim the week of May 13 through 19, 2018 as "Water Reuse Week."
Mayor Watford proclaimed May 13 through 19, 2018, as Water Reuse Week, presenting the proclamation to Mrs. Libby
Pigman of the South Florida Water Management District, and read the following into the record: "Whereas, safe, clean, and
sustainable water resources are essential to Florida's environment, economy, citizens, and visitors; and Whereas,
although Florida's water supplies are finite, the state's population and need for water resources continue to
increase; and Whereas, Florida has established the encouragement and promotion of water reuse as state
objectives in Chapters 373 and 403, Florida Statutes; and Whereas, Florida's permitted reuse capacity exceeds 1.6
billion gallons per day (more than 69 percent of Florida's total permitted capacity for all domestic wastewater
treatment facilities); and Whereas, the City of Okeechobee has joined with the Water Reuse Florida, the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, and the South Florida Water Management District in encouraging and
promoting water reuse and conservation; and Whereas, the City of Okeechobee has implemented a water reuse
program and encourages efficient and effective use of reclaimed water. Now, Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr.,
by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim May 13
through 19, 2018, as `Water Reuse Week'."
The County is under a year round water restriction. Last year was a dryer season. Water days and time Wed and Sat odd
address end. Thurs and Sun if end in even number address. No watering between 10 am and 4 pm due to evaporation.
Gary hope there haven't been any discussions to release any additional water from Lake 0, excluding the amount
necessary for the Chaloosahatchee. Attending the Potable Reuse Commission meeting.
VI. MINUTES — City Clerk
A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the March 6, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes,
Council Member O'Connor moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Regular
meeting of March 6, 2018; seconded by Council Member Clark. There was no discussion on this item.
WATFORD — YEA
O'CONNOR — YEA
VOTE:
CHANDLER — YEA
RITTER — YEA
VII. WARRANT REGISTER — City Administrator
A. Motion to approve the February, 2018 Warrant Register:
General Fund
Capital Improvement Projects Fund
Public Facilities Improvement Fund
Appropriations Grant Fund
CLARK — YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
$495,579.90
$277,387.27
$ 31,292.07
$ 940.66
Council Member Ritter moved to approve the February, 2018 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred
ninety-five thousand, five hundred seventy-nine dollars and ninety cents ($495,579.90); Capital Improvement Projects Fund,
two hundred seventy-seven thousand, three hundred eighty-seven dollars and twenty-seven cents ($277,387.27); Public
Facilities Improvement Fund, thirty-one thousand, two hundred ninety-two dollars and seven cents ($31,292.07); and
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Appropriations Grant Fund, nine hundred forty dollars and sixty-six cents ($940.66); seconded by Council Member Clark.
There was no discussion on this item.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Vill. NEW BUSINESS
A. Acceptance of a chickee from Seminole Design, Inc. for Centennial Park.
Mr. David and Mrs. Anita Nunez were in attendance. Mr. Nunez appeared before the Council honor to donate a chickee at
the park where his business was awarded the most recent construction job at the park site.
Mayor — thank you very much.
MO/NC moved to accept the chickee from Seminole Dessign, Inc. for the Centennial Park. There was no discussion on this
item.
WATFORD — YEA
O'CONNOR— YEA
VOTE:
CHANDLER —YEA
RITTER — YEA
CLARK — YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
B. Motion to approve lawn maintenance for the Peter Raulerson Log Cabin grounds — City Administrator.
Motion and second by Council Members Chandler and Clark to approve the lawn maintenance for the Peter Raulerson Log
Cabin grounds.
Ms. Magi Cable thank you for your donation toward the cabin. Signed the contract on the purchase of the regarding their
accuirement of the historic site located at 811 Southwest 2nd Avenue (Legal: Lots 11 and 12 of Block 2, SOUTH
OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 12), and proposed enhancements to the structure. A copy of the powerpoint was printed
and made a part of the official minute file.
provided the City Council with an update via power point from the Okeechobee Historical Society. Built the log cabin, first
the barn, they lived in the barn for three years while building the cabin 1899.
A typical dog trot log cabin
Picture of children sitting in the actual breezeway.
Picture of the cabin without any incasing.
Picture after the house was put around the cabin.
Room layout. Blue part is original cabin.
Family room for school groups. Dining room bedroom and hallway remove paneling.
Logs that could be seen in the family room, logs look to be in good shape.
Picture of walls, thick walls with paneling over the logs.
Panel removed from middle bedroom.
Trap door
Front room will b eused for kisplay areas.
West and east bedrooms storage or centennial banners
Property appraisers office site information.
Big house is where janettes interiors currently located, log cabin behind.
Desendents of the Chandlers.
City centennial project the peter and Louisiana raulerson final resting place at evergreen cemetery restored gravesite and
added historial marker.
Mayor thank council for support in assist purchasing this cabin. Glad we stepped up and saved a valuable part of history.
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Magi appeared before the BOCC, the cabin will be put in the county's name, insurance and some maintenance. The
maintain the lawn maintenance at the Tantee school since its next to the county facility.
City could maintain the lawn maintenance in house, David we have the equipment? David Yes.
WATFORD — YEA
O'CONNOR — YEA
VOTE:
CHANDLER — YEA
RITTER — YEA
CLARK — YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
C. Motion to approve a purchase through the Florida Sheriff's Association Vehicle Bid process in the amount of
$26,710.00 for a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 44 SSV — Chief Smith (Exhibit 1).
Chief, replaced 2010 Ford truck. Explaination of the options.
Council Member Clark moved approve a purchase from through the Florida Sheriff's Association Vehicle Bid process in the
amount of $26,710.00 for a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SSV [to AutoNation of Pembroke Pines]; seconded by Council
Member Ritter.
WATFORD — YEA
O'CONNOR— YEA
VOTE:
CHANDLER — YEA
RITTER — YEA
CLARK — YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
D. Motion to approve the purchase and installation of equipment in the amount of $3,887.00 for the new 2018 Dodge
Ram truck — Chief Smith (Exhibit 2).
Council Member O'Connor moved approve the purchase and installation of equipment in the amount of $3,887.00 for the
new 2018 Dodge Ram truck [to Dana Safety Supply, Inc.]; seconded by Council Member Ritter.
MO how many miles on your truck? 33,000. Captain will use the truck.
WATFORD — YEA
O'CONNOR—YEA
VOTE:
CHANDLER —YEA
RITTER — YEA
CLARK — YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
E. Discussion regarding assistance to Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office in fulfilling HB 7026 mandates — City
Administrator (Exhibit 3).
DW that should be Senate Bill 7026 not House Bill.
MDO — discussions with chief and sheriff, how to do this moving forward. In our schools in the city. Important to have our
officers there with the sheriff. To cover the state mandate we have to fulfill the law. Then the funding will be
addressed.
Peterson — senate bill 105 pages, 1 paragraph .... For the protection of .... Each school board shall partner with each ....
One of few paragraphs that doesn't put it under the sheriffs jurisdiction. We spent time and called police
departments within our areas. Vero three schools, 1 SRO, adding 2. Sebastian 3 schools, have 1, added 2 more. Ft
Pierce will now have 12 to cover each school. PSL 22 schools, hiring 18 more SRO. St Lucie have to add
Martin County will have to add 40 SROs. Palm Beach County will have to add approximately 50 SRO's. Decided to
look at issue see how we can provide best and most protection. 10 schools in the county. Recommendation to have
1 SRO per 1,000 students. We'd need 11 SRO's. Cant do with only 11, have to have others to cover when the
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assigned person is out. The sheriff has 6 SRO's. The city would been 3 not 2 if we had a stand alone school
recourse program. The SO has an established program.
Spreadsheet of what is needed for two additional officers to serve as SRO's. The law was put into effect the day it was
signed. Plan we have them in by May 1 (one at CES and one at OFC). Gives them 3 weeks to do training.
DW spoke with Chief about this. Involved in several discussion. Plan to take two experienced officers to use in these
positions and then hire two new officers to replace them. You have officers?
BP with our part time position we have move them to full time.
DW the sheiriff has an SRO at the freshman campus already, where would they go.
Stephens — one Sgt and 5 deputies. One SRO doing safety checks at CES. We will reassign them to another school. BOCC
gave you the authority to go ahead and start hiring process. Plan on having staff up and going by the 2018-19
school year.
MO summer school? Yes. Have officer then? Will now have to have them.
Stephens — school board will pay 50% of the salary of the SRO's. 4th Sheriff to enter into a Contract on this. Able to use safe
school grant $400,000/yr. $100,000 paid by the SB to the SO budget. Monies are increasing from the safe school
grant. 3800 public schools in Florida. $60million in grants. $90 million added in this mandate to help. $160 million
for the funding of these mandate. Cost of 1 officer with benefits is $100,000 x 3800 = $380 million needed, only
have $160 million. The program I'm supporting to present $ Sgt Cpl and ..... How it will be divided up will be
up to the Council and School Board.
Tried to get to true costs as close as possible. Appealing to officer to get them to apply for the position. Try to use the same
schedule as the school for the holidays. Will have to attend all events at the schools as well.
Peterson, free time when not in the school, we will have them available to the city and work on our patrol, that would be very
little time. They would also answer to us.
Gary reoccurring funding. Dollars earmarked in SB? Or another set not to be reoccurring?
Stephen ref to reoccurring and nonreoccuring. Okee is allotted $570,000.00 for SRO's in the school system. Non -
reoccurring assigned for ..... Guardian program
Gary $570,000 reoccurring to school board, those monies split between the two of y'all?
Peterson apply the school safety money. Fully fund from the city and then whatever reimbursement we can get will go into
the general fund.
DW — we're all on the spot here, you kind of think this will work? You'd mention the drug task force previously.
Stephen — the drug task force officer $62,000 allotment and received 0 of that grant. The City has taken on the funding for
that position and then as the reimbursements are received, the city will receive the portion.
Gary — great example of how funtunate we are to have so many people working together.
Peterson and history with our two swat members and our K9 unit. Boon and Margerum both have shown interest in being
the SROs.
Stephen already losing 1 of my SROs going to WPB.
Peterson if we can do this tonight we can get this going by May 1.
MDO — may have to go into reserves to do the budget amendment. We don't know for sure yet.
Spread sheet shows the costs of two new officers, not the true costs of the officers who would go to the SRO program.
Share cars until we can get the final items. Will have to add them to the fleet.
MDO — capital outlay for school board can be discussed to see if that will
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Watford — Owens made observation this is going to cost money, we understand the seriousiness of this, protect our
children, whatever the costs will be. Haven't heard anyone say not to do this.
Gary — difference between the total annual costs what is that?
MDO — all the capital upfront costs, equipment, uniforms, cars.
Approve two additional officers.
Jennifer Tewksbury, do you have to advertise this as a budget amendment since on the agenda as a discussion item
instead of approving it now? Policy?
DW no we're within our authority to do that. It was on the agenda regardless of as discussion.
Chandler moved to hire and equipment 2 additional officers and allow chief to reassign officers as SRO officers in
cooperation with Sheriff; seconded O'Connor.
GR — list the two schools? No, they have to be able to swap as needed.
MC — fully fund and then if we get reimbursement? No dollar amounts?
DW — workshop on April 11 tough discussion don't know that we will know.
MC — making a decision to spend $141,924 for the rest of this FY. Yes.
MO — because of a mandated statutate by the state.
MDO —ifC
MO — call the question.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
F. Consider an Amendment to Easement for Lot 13 and Lot 14 of the Okeechobee Commerce Center — Attorney Cook
(Exhibit 4).
Item withdrawn from the agenda.
ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: G.
Update on the Brantley Case — Attorney.
Cook everybody knows FS permit city and council file public nuisance law suits. Law suit John Cook city attorney through
the city of oekechobee. Stipulated settlement agreement lien satisfaction, Brantley $50-60,000 paid. Public
nuisance continues. After that order twice. Motion of contempt was the third time. Problem with filing a contempt
motion, filed in January, sufficient time for scheduling, hearing March 29. Chief Smith, Fred Sterlining and Attorney
Cook, judge was fully aware of the case issues. March 28 brantley had the property in compliance. Fred took
pictures. I made it clear and the judge made it very clear the order has another method of enforcement. Court
Reporter fee to transcribe the court proceeding. That would give you all a clear picture of what happened. Writ of
attachment. Procedure used in child delenquicney cases. Can arrest the person until the nuisance was brought into
compliance. To date this is the best outcome. Future if property is not clean where supposed to be, Fred has to give
10 day notice. File affidavit with the writ of attachment and SO can arrest Brantley in only a few days after the 10
day notice so that should speed the process up.
DW — sounds like we had some progress.
GR — to our staff were going to be charged with monitoring that closely.
MDO — concerned every 9 days were going to be dealing with this.
NC — next time goes to jail immediately? No cant be changed 10 days every time.
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GR — lets say he doesn't clean it up.
Dw — he could be arrested
GR — monetary fines?
JC — attorney fees, city personnel enter property and then reimburse the amount.
ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: H.
Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization — Gary Ritter.
This council does a great job trying to handle issues as fast as possible. Important what we do outside the city. This council
sits on both the heartland area and treasure coast area. Our presences is extremely important. People don't realize
the amount of time we have to spend with these other agencies.
HRTPO born out of the Heartland Regional Planning Council. I was contacted by Shannon they would like someone
to sit on this organization and they are going to meet three times the remainder of this year. I am spread to thin, are
anyof you who would be represented, or if anyone in the community would like to volunteer.
Next meeting is April 18 in Sebring.
MDO I can cover this year and then the Council can address in January with the other board liasons.
GR and maybe we can tag team them.
DW - appoint MDO as our member and GR as our alternate.
IX. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor
There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 7:35 P.M.
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City of Okeechobee, April 3, 2018 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Bobbie Jenkins
I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on April 3, 2018, at Wo P.M.
in the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974.
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II. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation was offered by r- s4ef- tioty
-(; a tJ le; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford.
MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk
Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Present
Council Member Noel Chandler
Present
Council Member Monica Clark
Present
Council Member Mike O'Connor
Present
Council Member Gary Ritter
Present
City Attorney John R. Cook
Present
City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca
Present
City Clerk Lane Gamiotea
Present
Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins
Present
Fire Chief Herb Smith
Present
Police Chief Bob Peterson
Present
Public Works Director David Allen
Present
IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on toda 's agenda?
Presentations and Proclamations Item V.C. was added. ��. /�°arcd /o �rQl?c 4r{
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comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. (' / T�Ksb
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any comment cards presented for public comment. J&10l Ii Mj,1 (
NYOON Proper dale C Item G-, rd � �WK) V. PRESENTATIONS AN PRO LAMATIONS - Mayor
A. Proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month."
or,
April was proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The proclamation was presented to"Chris Robertson, CASTLE
Annual Fund Manager, by Mayor Watford and read into the record as follows: "Whereas, for more than three decades,
CASTLE has upheld their legacy of protecting the lives of abused children and families; and Whereas, CASTLE
works diligently with Devereux and the Florida Department of Children and Families to ensure that every child
suffering from abuse has a brighter future and hope for a safe life; and Whereas, children who have suffered abuse
or neglect are at least 25 percent more likely to experience problems such as delinquency, teen pregnancy, low
academic achievement, drug use, and mental health problems; and Whereas, CASTLE, along with its community
partners, embraces opportunities that can potentially change the way society cares for children and youth. Now,
Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authoriV- vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee,
Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2018 as ,'Child Abuse Prevention Month' and I commit this
observance to the people of our community.
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B. Proclaim the month of April 2018 as "Wafer Conservation Month."
April was proclaimed as Water Conservation Month. The proclamation was presented to Mrs. Libby Pigman of South
Florida Water Management by Mayor Watford and read into the record as follows: "Whereas, water is a basic and
essential need of every living creature; and Whereas, the State of Florida, Water Management Districts, and the City
of Okeechobee are working together to increase awareness about the importance of water conservation; and
Whereas, the State of Florida has designated April, typically a dry month when water demands are most acute, as
Florida's Water Conservation Month to educate citizens about how they can help save Florida's precious water
resources; and Whereas, the City of Okeechobee has always encouraged and supported water conservation
through various educational programs and special events; and Whereas, every business, industry, school, and
citizen can make a difference when it comes to conserving water, and Whereas, every business, industry, school,
and citizen can help by saving water and thus promote a healthy economy and community. Now, Therefore, 1,
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do
hereby proclaim the month of April, 2018 as `WATER CONSERVATION MONTH' in the City of Okeechobee."
C. Proclaim the week of May 13 through 19, 2018 as "Water Reuse Week."
Mayor Watford proclaimed May 13 through 19, 2018, as Water Reuse Week, presenting the proclamation to Mrs. Libby
Pigman of the South Florida Water Management District, and read the following into the record: "Whereas, safe, clean, and
sustainable water resources are essential to Florida's environment, economy, citizens, and visitors; and Whereas,
although Florida's water supplies are finite, the state's population and need for water resources continue to
increase; and Whereas, Florida has established the encouragement and promotion of water reuse as state
objectives in Chapters 373 and 403, Florida Statutes; and Whereas, Florida's permitted reuse capacity exceeds 1.6
billion gallons per day (more than 69 percent of Florida's total permitted capacity for all domestic wastewater
treatment facilities); and Whereas, the City of Okeechobee has joined with the Water Reuse Florida, the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, and the South Florida Water Management District in encouraging and
promoting water reuse and conservation; and Whereas, the City of Okeechobee has implemented a water reuse
program and encourages efficient and effective use of reclaimed water. Now, Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr.,
by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim May 13
through 19, 2018, as `Water Reuse Week'."
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VI. MINUTES — City Clerk
A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the March 6, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Council Member 40 moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Regular
meeting of March 6, 2018; seconded by Council Member 616. There was no discussion on this item.
VOTE:
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O'CONNOR —YEA BITTER —YEA MOTION CARRIED.
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VII. WARRANT REGISTER — City Administrator
A. Motion to approve the February, 2018 Warrant Register:
General Fund $495,579.90
Capital Improvement Projects Fund $277,387.27
Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 31,292.07
Appropriations Grant Fund $ 940.66
Council Member moved to approve the February, 2018 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, four hundred
ninety-five thousand, five hundred seventy-nine dollars and ninety cents ($495,579.90); Capital Improvement Projects Fund,
two hundred seventy-seven thousand, three hundred eighty-seven dollars and twenty-seven cents ($277,387.27); Public
Facilities Improvement Fund, thirty-one thousand, two hundred ninety-two dollars and seven cents ($31,292.07); and
Appropriations Grant Fund, nine hundred forty dollars and sixty-six cents ($940.66); seconded by Council Memberll ' .
There was no discussion on this item.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
O'CONNOR — YEA RITTER — YEA MO N ARRIED.
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B. Motion to approve lawn maintenance for the Peter Raulerson Log Cabin grounds — City Administrator.
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C. Motion to approve a purchase through the Florida Sheriff's Association Vehicle Bid process in the amount
$26,710.00 for a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 44 SSV — Chief Smith (Exhibit 1).
Council Member ffib-moved approve a purchase through the Florida Sheriff's Association Vehicle Bid process in the
amount o6,710.00 for a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 44 SSV [to AutoNation of Pembroke Pines]; seconded by Council
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D. Motion to approve the purchase and installation of equipment in the amount of $3,887.00 for the new 2018 Dodge
Ram truck — Chief Smith (Exhibit 2).
Council Member moved approve the purchase and installation of equipment ip the amount of $3,887.00 for the new
2018 Dodge Ram truck [to Dana Safety Supply, Inc.]; seconded by Council Member LL.
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(Exhibit 4),
Council Member moved to approve an Amendment to Easement for Lot 13 and lot 14 of the Okeechobee Commerce
Center (Parcel Identification Numbers 3-15-37-35-0020-00000-0130 and 3-15-37-35-0020-00000-0140]; seconded by
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There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting ati I P.M.
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WHEREAS, safe, clean, and sustainable water resources are essential to Florida's
environment, economy, citizens, and visitors; and
WHEREAS, although Florida's water supplies are finite, the state's population and
need for water resources continue to increase; and
WHEREAS, Florida has established the encouragement and promotion of water reuse
as state objectives in Chapters 373 and 403, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, Florida's permitted reuse capacity exceeds 1.6 billion gallons per day
(more than 69 percent of Florida's total permitted capacity for all domestic
wastewater treatment facilities); and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has joined with the Water Reuse Florida, the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the South Florida Water
Management District in encouraging and promoting water reuse and
conservation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has implemented a water reuse program and
encourages efficient and effective use of reclaimed water.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in
me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim May 1?
through 19, 2018, as "Water Reuse Week."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on April 3, 2018, 1 have
set my hand and caused this sgtl tag be gffixed
URHChWee, Rorioa
WHEREAS, for more than three decades, CASTLE has upheld their legacy of
protecting the lives of abused children and families; and
WHEREAS, CASTLE works diligently with Devereux and the Florida Department of
Children and Families to ensure that every child suffering from abuse has a
brighter future and hope for a safe life; and
WHEREAS, children who have suffered abuse or neglect are at least 25 percent more
likely to experience problems such as delinquency, teen pregnancy, low academic
achievement, drug use, and mental health problems; and
WHEREAS, CASTLE, along with its community partners, embraces opportunities
that can potentially change the way society cares for children and youth.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in
me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of
April, 2018 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" and I commit this observance
to the people of our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on April 3, 2018, I have
set my hand and caused this seat to be affixed
otea, CMC, City Clerk
fin..
v1I icG u1 lx�u iviuJur
Okeec�obee, Floriba
WHEREAS, water is a basic and essential need of every living creature, and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, Water Management Districts, and the City of
Okeechobee are working together to increase awareness about the importance of
water conservation; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has designated April, typically a dry month when
water demands are most acute, as Florida's Water Conservation Month to
educate citizens about how they can help save Florida's precious water resources;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has always encouraged and supported water
conservation through various educational programs and special events; and
WHEREAS, every business, industry, school, and citizen can make a difference when it
comes to conserving water; and
WHEREAS, every business, industry, school, and citizen can help by saving water and
thus promote a healthy economy and community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in
me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of
April, 2018 as "WATER CONSERVATION MONTH" in the City O�
Okeechobee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on April 3, 2018, I have
set my hand and caused this sgaI to be affixed
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Description SOUTH OKEECHOBEE (PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 12 &
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Area 0.325 AC S/T/R 21-37-35
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Exhibit 1
April 3, 2018
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Date: 20 March 2018
To: Mayor Watford
City Council Members
Administrator Marcos
From: Chief Smith
Re: Request for Board Approval for replacement pick-up
for Chief Smith.
The request is regarding the administrative vehicle for Chief Smith. The vehicle being replaced
is a 2010 Ford F150 4x4. The vehicle quotes are based on prices taken from the Florida
Sheriff's Association State Contract bid. The fire department has the following options to
present to the council for their approval.
Option One: (Vehicle and equipment combined)
Garber Auto Sales (Green Cove Springs) Total Quote price of $32,267.00
Option Two: (Vehicle and equipment combined)
AutoNation (Pembroke Pines) Total Quote price of $33,122.00
Option Three (A): (Equipment/accessories removed then replace with Dana Supply
$3,887.00)
AutoNation (Pembroke Pines) Total Quote price of $26,710 + 3887= $30,597.00
Option Three (B): (Equipment/accessories removed then replace with Dana Supply
$3,887.00)
Okeechobee Dodge Total Quote price of $38150 + 3887= $42,037.00
Fire Department recommends approval of Option Three (A)
Thank you for your consideration!
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Okeechobee Fire Department Ryes DBMS
Attn: Chief Herb Smith (904) 264-2442 exd.2350 FAX: (904) 284-0054
dhadana'�citvotokeechobee.com 3408 Xuiy 17 Green Cone Springs, FL 32043
(863) 634-2771 rd:wic:i c�rtxr:�utnmall.com
Prices are published by the Florida sheriffs Association.
thttps://www.ftsheriffs.org/ourprogram/purchasingprograms/cooperative-fleet-bid-
awards/). Purchasing contract number Is FSA17-VEL 25.0, expiring September 30th, 2018 for —
Police Rated Vehicles/Motorcydes, Sedans & Light Trucks. If you have any questions
regarding this quote please tali!
260
EZH/DFK
Quick Order Package 268 Tradesman
ENGINE: 5.71. V8 HEM[ MDS VVT; TRANSMISSION: 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC
Bright White Clearcoat (Or Standard Paint Color)
Diesel Gray/Black, Heavy Duty Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
Anti -Spin Differential Rear Axle (Contract Standard)
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover
Spray -on bedliner (Rhino, Line-X or approved equivalent)
Tint all Windows to 20% Match
Delivery
Standard Equipment:
Power Windows & Door Locks
ParkView Back -Up Camera
Full -Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Included
Included
Included
Included
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475
299
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PW7
TXXB
DSA
CS7
SIBL
TINT
DEL
3WO184:24 PM
Whelen 100/200 Scan -lock self contained Siren/Switch/SWITCH BOX 4296
Whelen 100w 1220E Speaker
SPEAKER BRACKET
S01 SNGL NFORCE WINDSHIELD PERM. MNT. 12 LED RED/WHITE
S01 ULTRALITE 8 MOD DIR/WARNING BAR RED (26" LENGTH W/BRACKETS) REAR WINDOW
SOI GHOST R/W SGL. W/MOUNT/HOUSING FOR FRONT GRILL & LIC. PLATE
S01 10-16V UNIV. UNDERCOVER LED INSERT WHITE (CORNER LED'S)
SOI 100%SOLID STATE TAIL FLASHER 12 WIRE
VEHICLE SPECIFIC/UNIVERSAL 20" CONSOLE W/BRACKETS FOR LISTED EQUIP.
HAVIS IN -CONSOLE DUAL CUP HOLDER
HAVIS CONSOLE MICROPHONE CLIP BRACKET
WRAP AROUND FRONT BRUSH GUARD
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CELL PHONE 954 383-1009
OFFICE (954) 441-2034 FAX (954) 441-2004 EMAIL SCHENRYI(a�COMCAST.NET
13601 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
QUICK QUOTE SHEET
FOR VEHICLES SOLD UNDER THE FLORIDA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION CONTRACT
PAGE 1 of 1
REQUESTING AGENCY: City of Okeechobee
ORIGINAL QUOTE DATE: 1/2512018 REVISED QUOTE DATE:
CONTACT PERSON: Herb Smith
PHONE NUMBER: 863467-1586 CELL PHONE:
FAX NUMBER: e-mail: hsnithta'Dcityofokeechobee.com
MODEL:
2018 Ram 1500 4X4 SSV (DS6T98) SPECIFICATION #:
13
PAGE #:
FSA BID NO. 17-VEH15.0 & FSA17-VEL25 BASE DISTRICT PRICE:
$25,634.00
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OPTION CODE #
DESCRIPTION
OPTION COST
EXTERIOR COLOR WHITE Wl DARKEST INTERIOR POSSIBLE UNLESS STD
OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE PURCHASE ORDER
DTG
Deep Tinted Glass
$285.00
WGG
Wrap Around Grill Guard
$1,395.00
CS7
Tri Fold Tonneau Cover
$541.00
SOB
Spray on Bedliner
$535.00
Whelan-SB
Whelen Switch Box
$150.00
W-Vertex
LED 4 Comer Strobes
$600.00
W-GL
Grill Lights
$514.00
Lighting as -er attached sheet v
$3,46&00
5.7L Hem! V-8 Std
TOTAL OF OPTIONS:
$7,488.00
TOTAL COST:
$33,122.00
QTY 1 =
$33,122.00
Comments:
AUTO NATION CRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM
VEHICLE QUOTED BY: Steve Henry, Fleet Manager schenr L1&gomcast.net
"9 Want to be Your Fleet Provider"
1 appreciate the opportunity to submit this quotation. Please review it carefully. IF there are any errors or changes, please feel free to contact me at any
time. I am always happy to be of assistance
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QUICK QUOTE SHEET
FOR VEHICLES SOLD UNDER THE FLORIDA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION CONTRACT
PAGE 1 of 1
REQUESTING AGENCY: City of Okeechobee
ORIGINAL QUOTE DATE: 1125/2018 REVISED QUOTE DATE:
CONTACT PERSON: Herb Smith
PHONE NUMBER: 863467-1586 CELL PHONE:
FAX NUMBER: e-mail: hsnilhOcityofokeechobee.com
MODEL:
OPTION CODE #
DTG
WGG
CS7
SOB
Whelen-SB
W-Vertex
W-GL _
Comments:
2018 Ram 1500 4X4 SSV (DS6T98) SPECIFICATION #: 13
PAGE #:
FSA BID NO. 17-VEH15.0 & FSA17-VEL25 BASE DISTRICT PRICE: $25,634.00
http:lhvww.fisheriffs.org
DESCRIPTION
EXTERIOR COLOR WHITE WI DARKEST INTERIOR POSSIBLE UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE PURCHASE ORDER
—Deep Tinted 6tass----------------------- - ----------------.._.- ^---
Wrap Around -Grill -Guard-_ _ _.
Tri Fold Tonneau Cover
Spray on Bedliner
Whelen-Switch Box
.LED*Gomer:Strobes
,Grit{-Lights-m-
-Lighting as-per-attaehed-sheet
5.7L Hemi V-8
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TOTAL OF OPTIONS:
TOTAL COST:
QTY 1
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OPTION COST
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$541.00
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$3,468:00-
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VEHICLE QUOTED BY: Steve Henry, Fleet Manager schenrvi(ftomcast.net
"I Want to be Your Fleet Provider"
I appreciate the opportunity to submit this quotation. Please review it carefully. IF there are any errors or changes, please feel free to contact me at any
time. I am always happy to be of assistance
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OKEECHOBEE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM
4224 US HIGHWAY 441 S
Configuration Preview
OKEECHOSEE, FL 349746229
Date Printed: 2018-01-25 1:42 PM
VIN:
Quantity:
1
Estimated Ship Date:
VON:
Status:
BA - Pending order
FAN 1:
OOCE1 City of Okeechobee
Police
FAN 2:
Client Code:
Bid Number:
TS8058
Sold to:
Ship to:
PO Number:
OKEECHOBEE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM
(45580)
OKEECHOBEE DODGE CHRYSLER
JEEP RAM (45580)
4224 US HIGHWAY 441 S
4224 US HIGHWAY 441 S
OKEECHOBEE, FL 349746229
OKEECHOBEE, FL 349746229
Vehicle:
20181 SW SSV CREW CAB 4X4 (DS6T98)
Sales Code
Description
Model:
DS6T98
1500 SSV CREW CAB 4X4
Package:
25C
Customer Preferred Package 25D
EZH
5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine
DG1
8-Spd Automatic 65RFE Transmission
Paint/Seat/Trim:
PR4
Flame Red Clear Coat
APA
Monotone Paint
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Clov,. FronflUnehtVinyi Rear Seat
-X8
BlackrDiesel Gray
Options:
4DH
Prepaid Holdback
4ES
Deliver/ Allowance Credit
MAF
Fleet Purcnase Incentive
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DSA
Anti -Spin Deferential Rear Aide
TT5
17265f7oR27E SSW AT -Tires
5N6
Easy Omer
4Fh1
Fleet Option Editor
417T
Fleet Sales Order
166
Zone 66-0rlando
4EA
Sold Vehicle
Non Equipment:
4FA
Special Bid -Ineligible For Incentive
Bid Number.
TB8058
Government Incentives
Discounts:
YGE
5 Additional Gallons of Gas
Destination Fees:
i
Order Type:
Fleet
Scheduling Priority-
1-Sold Order
Customer Name:
City of Okeechobee Poice Depa
Customer Address:
55 SE 3rd Ave
Okeechobee FL 34974 USA
Instructions:
Total Price:
PSP Month/Week:
Build Priority: 99
MSRP(USD)
40,175
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0
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0
0
0
0
1295
435
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0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
1,395
Note: This is not an invoice. The prices and equipment shown on this priced order confirmation are tentative and subject to change or
correction without prior notice. No claims against the content listed or prices quoted will be accepted. Refer to the vehicle invoice for final
vehicle content and pricing. Orders are accepted only when the vehicle Is shipped by the factory.
Page 1 c. 7
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Exhibit 2
April 3, 2018
City of Okeechobee Fire Department
To:
20181500 RAM Crew Cab 4X4 (EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATR
1.00 Whelen 100/200 Scan -lock self contained Siren/Switch/SWITCH BOX
1.00 Whelen 100w 122DB Speaker
1.00 SPEAKER BRACKET
2.00 SOI SNGL NFORCE WINDSHIELD PERM. MNT. 12 LED RED/WHITE
1.00
SOI ULTRALITE 8 MOD DIR/WARNING BAR RED (26" LENGTH W/BRACKETS) REAR
WINDOW
4.00 SOI GHOST R/W SGL. W/MOUNT/HOUSING FOR FRONT GRILL & LIC. PLATE
4.00 SOI 10-16V UNIV. UNDERCOVER LED INSERT WHITE (CORNER LED'S)
1.00 SOI 100°k SOLID STATE TAIL FLASHER 12 WIRE
1.00 VEHICLE SPECIFIC/UNIVERSAL 20" CONSOLE WBRACKETS FOR LISTED EQUIP.
1.00 HAVIS IN -CONSOLE DUAL CUP HOLDER
2.00 HAVIS CONSOLE MICROPHONE CLIP BRACKET
1.00 WRAP AROUND FRONT BRUSH GUARD
INSTALLATION
NOTE: ABOVE OR EQUIVALENCY
Quotation prepared by:
This is a quotation on the goods named, subject to the conditions nokd below:
(Describe any condition+ pertaining to these prices and any additional terms of the agreement.
You may want to include contingencies that will affect du quotation.)
To accept this quotation, sign here and return
Thank you for your business!
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DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC
5221 W. MARKET ST
GREENSBORO, NC 27409
Telephone: 800-845-0405
Bill To
OKEECHOBEE FIRE DEPT.
50 S.E. 2nd AVE.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
USA
Sales Quote
Sales Quote No. 238455
Customer No. OKECP
Shin To
OKEECHOBEE FIRE DEPT.
50 S.E. 2nd AVE.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
USA
Contact: MJR. DONALD HAGAN Contact: MJR, DONALD HAGAN
Telephone: 863-763-5521 Telephone: 863-763-5521
E-mail: OPDDONALDHAGAN@YAHOO.COM E-mail: OPDDONALDHAGAN@YAHOO.COM
Quote Date Ship Via F.O.B. Customer PO Number Payment Method
03/16/18 1 GROUND I FOB DESTINATION I RAM 1500 FIRE DEPT. NET30
Entered BY Salesperson erson Ordered By Resale Number
EDWIN SALGADO EDWIN SALGADO-Miami CHIEF HERB SMITH 85-8012621656C6
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Tax Item Number /Description
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Warehouse: MIAM
SA315P
Whelen l OOW Compact Black Composite 122DB Speaker
Warehouse: MIAM
SAK48
WEC SA315P DRIVER SIDE BRKT FOR 2012+ RAM 1500
Warehouse: MIAM
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RED/WHITE
Warehouse: MIAM
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Warehouse: MIAM
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5221 W. MARKET ST
GREENSBORO, NC 27409
Telephone: 800-845-0405
Bill To
OKEECHOBEE FIRE DEPT.
50 S.E. 2nd AVE.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
USA
Contact: MIR. DONALD HAGAN
Telephone: 863-763-5521
E-mail: OPDDONALDHAGAN@YAHOO. CO M
Quote Date Ship P Via F.O.B.
03/16/18 1 GROUND FOB DESTINATION
Entered By Salesperson
EDWIN SALGADO EDWIN SALGADO-Miami
Order I Approve
Sales Quote
Sales Quote No. 238455
Customer No. OKECP
Shin To
OKEECHOBEE FIRE DEPT.
50 S.E. 2nd AVE.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
USA
Contact: MJR. DONALD HAGAN
Telephone: 863-763-5521
E-mail: OPDDONALDHAGAN@YAHOO.COM
Customer PO Number Payment Method
RAM 1500 FIRE DEPT. NET30
Ordered By Resale Number
CHIEF HERB SMITH 85-8012621656C6
Tax Item Number / Description Unit Extended
Quantity Quantity I I p • p '
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Print Date 03/16/18
Print Time 10:43:31 AM
Page No. 2
Printed By: EDWIN SALGADO
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SOIGHOST R/W SINGLE W/MULTI MOUNT & BLACK
HOUSING
Warehouse: MIAM
(2) FRONT GRILL
(2) LIC, PLATE
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SOI LICENSE PLATE BRACKET VERTICAL
Warehouse: MIAM
ELUC2S010W
SOI 10-16V UNIV UNDERCOVER LED INSERT WHITE
Warehouse: MIAM
(4) CORNER LED'S
ETFBSSN-P
SOI 100% SOLID STATE TAIL LIGHT FLASHER (I2-WIRE)
Warehouse: MIAM
(1) CUSTOM TAILLIGHT FLASHER
Continued on Next Page
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39.00001
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DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC
5221 W. MARKET ST
GREENSBORO, NC 27409
Telephone: 800-845-0405
Bill To
OKEECHOBEE FIRE DEPT.
50 S. E. 2nd AVE.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
USA
Contact: MJR. DONALD HAGAN
Telephone: 863-763-5521
E-mail: OPDDONALDHAGAN@YAHOO.COM
Quote Date Ship Via F.O.B.
03/16/18 GROUND I FOB DESTINATION
Entered By Salesperson
EDWIN SALGADO EDWIN SALGADO-Miami
Ord I Approve
SalesQuote
Sales Quote No. 238455
Customer No. OKECP
Shin To
OKEECHOBEE FIRE DEPT
50 S.E. 2nd AVE.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
USA
Contact: MJR. DONALD HAGAN
Telephone: 863-763-5521
E-mail: OPDDONALDHAGAN@YAHOO.COM
Customer PO Number Payment Method
RAM 1500 FIRE DEPT. NET30
Ordered By Resale Number
CHIEF HERB SMITH 85-8012621656C6
Tax Item Number / Di Unit Extended
Quantity Quantity I I umDescription I Price I Price
1'1
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Print Date 03/16/18
Print Time 10:43:31 AM
Page No. 3
Printed By: EDWIN SALGADO
C-V 5-0814-RAM -2
HAV VSANGLED CONSOLE FOR 2013+ DODGE RAM 1500
SS
Warehouse. MIAM
CONSOLE INCLUDES 2-12/DC POWER OUTLETS, THE
C-AP-0325ACCESSORY POCKET, C EB15-DAP-1P& THE FOLLOWING
EQUIPMENT BRACKETS.
1) C EH40-WS2-1P(SREN)
1) C-EB30-CH7-1P (RADIO)
AND WHATEVER OTHER FILLER PLATES NECESSARY
TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION.
............................................
C-CU P2-1
HAV IN -CONSOLE DUAL CUP HOLDER
Warehouse: MIAM
C-M C
HAV CONSOLE M I CROPHONE CLIP
Warehouse: MIAM
C-MCB
HAV CONSOLE MICROPHONE CL I P B RA CK ET
Warehouse: MIAM
C-ARM-103
HAV FLIP-UPARMREST, ATTACHESTO CONSOLE
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DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC
5221 W. MARKET ST
GREENSBORO, NC 27409
Telephone: 800-845-0405
Bill To
OKEECHOBEE FIRE DEPT.
50 S.E. 2nd AVE.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
USA
Contact: MJR. DONALD HAGAN
Telephone: 863-763-5521
E-mail: OPDDONALDHAGAN@YAHOO.COM
Quote Date Ship Via F.O.B.
03/16/18 1 GROUND I FOB DESTINATION
Entered By Salesperson
EDWIN SALGADO EDWIN SALGADO-Miami
Order I Approve
Sales Quote
Sales Quote No. 238455
Customer No. OKECP
ShiD To
OKEECHOBEE FIRE DEPT
50 S.E. 2nd AVE.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
USA
Contact: MJR DONALD HAGAN
Telephone 863-763-5521
E-mail: OPDDONALD HAGAN@YAHOO.COM
Customs PO Number Payment Method
RAM 1500 FIRE DEPT. NET30
Ordered By Resale Number
CHIEF HERB SMITH 85-8012621656C6
Tax I Item Number / Description I Unit I Extended
Quantity Quantity Price Price
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Print Date 03/16/18
Print Time 10:43:31 AM
Page No. 4
Printed By: EDWIN SALGADO
B K 0534D RT 131500
SMCPB40OVSALUMINUM PUSH BUMPER -RAM 1500
Warehousa MIAM
NOTE PUSH BUMPERS ARE COMPATABLE WITH TRUCKS HAVING STEEL
FRONT FACIA ONLY -
VEHICLE YEAR - 2018RAM 15W
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WarehouaK MIAM
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100 AMP RESETT'ABLE BREAKER, 6 GANG FUSE PANEL
Warehousa MIAM
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Warehousa MIAM
INSTALLATION TO BE PERFORMED AT THE
DSS LOCATION. CUSTOMER TO PROVIDE
VEHICLE AT THE APPOINTED TIME & PICK-UP
SAME UPON COMPLETION OF THE INSTALL.
.......................................
INSTALL-M PD
WINDOW TINT (7) WINDOWSW/CUT OUTS
Warehouse: MIAM
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5221 W. MARKET ST
GREENSBORO, NC 27409
Telephone. 800-845-0405
Bill To
OKEECHOBEE FIRE DEPT.
50 S.E. 2nd AVE.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
USA
Contact: MJR DONALD HAGAN
Telephone: 863-763-5521
E-mail.- OPDDONALDHAGAN@YAHOO.COM
Quote Date Ship Via F.O.B.
03/16/18 GROUND I FOB DESTINATION
Entered By Salesperson
EDWIN SALGADO EDWIN SALGADO-Miami
Order Approve
Sales Quote
Sales Quote No. 238455
Customer No. OKECP
Ship To
OKEECHOBEE FIRE DEPT
50 S.E. 2nd AVE.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
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Contact: MJR. DONALD HAGAN
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Exhibit 3
April 3, 201
or- .oKt City of Okeechobee
Additional Officer Costs in
Response to JB
7026
a
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. .
* 9 *
Cost of Certified Police Officer
2 officers
Step 1 Salary
$
38,905.08
$
77,810.16
FICA + Benefits
$
26,925.63
$
53,851.25
Overtime Expenses
$
6,730.90
$
13,461.80
Total Personnel Cost =
$
72,561.61
$
145,123.21
Start up cost
Vehicle (outfitted w/ emer. equip & decals)
$
23,646.00
$
47,292.00
Radio Hardware (mobile & portable)
$
8,755.00
$
17,510.00
Firearms & Taser
$
1,765.00
$
3,530.00
Laptop Computer
$
1,500.00
$
3,000.00
Total Capital Costs (startup) _
$
35,666.00
$
71,332.00
Continued annual cost
Uniforms & Duty Gear
$
1,250.00
$
2,500.00
Fuel
$
2,000.00
$
4,000.00
Vehicle Repair & Maintenance
$
500.00
$
1,000.00
Cell Phone Service (annual)
$
600.00
$
1,200.00
Education (FASRO & Virtual Academy)
$
1,399.00
$
2,798.00
Vehicle depreciation costs
$
4,000.00
$
8,000.00
Communications Services (annual)
$
1,200.00
$
2,400.00
Total Annual Costs =
$
10,949.00
$
21,898.00
Remaining of 2017-2018 Budget Needed =
$
140,924.17
( 5 months)
Based on Officer hire of May 1, 2018
2018-2019 Budget line item increase =
$
167,021.21
No capital Costs for precedding year
J:\Exec_Asst\Agenda\Agenda 04 03 18\Copy of Additional Costs -officers
1
F& RICK SCOTT
t F;' GOVERNOR
6,
March 23, 2018
Dear Superintendents and School Board Members:
Last month, seventeen innocent lives were lost during a shooting at Marjory
Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County. Since then, our entire state has
come together to find ways to prevent a tragedy like this from ever happening again,
including the immediate need to increase safety at each school in Florida. Immediately
following the shooting, I convened emergency meetings in Tallahassee with education
officials, mental health experts and law enforcement experts to develop a course of
action to improve school safety. These meetings, in concert with the work of the Florida
Legislature, produced a new law that I signed on March 9, 2018, SB 7026, the Marjory
Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act.
Working with the Legislature, the upcoming state budget makes historic
investments in our schools to ensure that districts have the resources needed to keep
our students and teachers safe. The Securing Florida's Future budget for Fiscal Year
2018-2019 provides an additional $484 million increase for operating funding for K-12
public schools. For the third straight year, per -pupil funding in Florida is at a record
high, $7,408 per -pupil. Additionally, the budget, along with the funding provided in SB
7026, provides hundreds of millions of dollars and the flexibility needed to make each
school safer.
During my time in office, we have made funding education a top priority. State
funding Florida's K-12 public schools has increased by $3.2 billion or 37 percent since
2011. During the same time, the local contribution to schools has risen at a slower pace -
increasing by nearly $1.3 billion or 16.5 percent. Although student enrollment has only
grown seven percent in the same amount of time, we have invested an additional $4.5
billion in state and local funding into our K-12 public schools, a 27 percent increase. In
fact, as of last year, school districts have reserve funding of more than $2 billion
statewide, and a vast majority of districts have reserves in excess of five percent.
THE CAPITOL
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399 - (850) 717-9249
Superintendents and School Board Members
March 23, 2018
Page Two
There is nothing more important than making our schools safer, and we have
record amounts of funding to accomplish this goal. Today, I wanted to inform you of
the progress we have made in implementing this important law, as well as some of the
highlights of the new law, and the deadlines each school district must meet.
• By May 1, 2018, the Florida Department of Education (DOE) will hire a Director
for their newly created Office of Safe Schools.
• Upon SB 7026 becoming law, DOE immediately began working to implement
active shooter training so each teacher, student, faculty member and school
safety officer knows what to do during a crisis. This training must be done at
least every semester.
• By July 1, 2018, superintendents must designate a district School Safety
Specialist.
• By August 1, 2018, each school district must complete a security risk assessment
for each public school campus. The assessment must be conducted in
consultation with local law enforcement. Although the $99 million in funding for
school hardening will be distributed as quickly as possible, school districts
should use existing funding to make any critical safety improvements
immediately.
• Before the start of the 2018-2019 school year, DOE will begin to identify a
security consulting firm for the independent, third -party review of the Florida
Safe Schools Assessment Tool, as required by the new law.
• By September 1, 2018, each school should establish a threat assessment team with
expertise in mental health counseling, academic instruction, law enforcement
and school administration that will meet monthly to review any potential threats
to students and staff at the school.
• By July 1, 2018, I expect each school board, in coordination with their County
Sheriff to determine how many people they intend to train using the Coach
Aaron Feis Guardian Program. This program is 100 percent voluntary. Once
participation decisions have been made, DOE will work with my office and the
Legislature to redirect any unused funding from this program to hire additional
school officers.
In the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, Florida schools
were provided $97.5 million to hire additional school safety officers. My
expectation is that there is at least one school safety officer at each school at the
beginning of the 2018-2019 school year. It is my understanding that according to
the most recent data before the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High
School, approximately 1,500 law enforcement officers were working in our
schools.
�i
Superintendents and School Board Members
March 23, 2018
Page Three
Before the start of the 2018-2019 school year, DOE will establish a youth mental
awareness and assistance training program to train school personnel to better
identify signs of mental illness in students and how to seek the proper treatment.
In the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, Florida schools
were provided $69 million to establish or expand school -based mental health
care. Our expectation is that each student in Florida has access to a mental health
professional at school by the 2018-2019 school year. Plans must be submitted to
DOE by August 1, 2018.
I am certain that you will agree that there is nothing more important than the
safety of our children. I encourage you to keep DOE informed on the necessary steps
your district is taking to fully implement the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Public Safety Act. It is also important for you to proactively work with your local Iaw
enforcement agencies on these measures. If you have any questions, please contact the
Florida Department of Education at safeschools@fldoe.or.
Sincerely,
rz �
Rick Scott
Governor
cc: Secretary Mike Carroll, Department of Children and Families
Secretary Christy Daly, Department of Juvenile Justice
Commissioner Pam Stewart, Department of Education
Florida Sheriffs Association
Florida Police Chiefs Association
Florida Association of Counties
Okeechobee County
Board of County Commissioners
304 NW 2nd Street Department: Sheriff
Okeechobee, FL 34972 Category: General Business
Prepared By: Becky Barnhart
COMPLETED Initiator: Becky Barnhart
ACTION ITEM (ID # 4550)
SUBJECT: SHERIFF'S REQUEST FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT FY 17/18 DUE TO
ADDITIONAL SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS (SRO)
MEETING: Regular Session March 22, 2018
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Will increase the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Budget for the FY17/18 in an amount up
to $550,911.00
REQUESTED ACTION:
That the Board of County Commissioners approve the Sheriff's request for a budget amendment
up to the amount of $550,911.00 for seven additional School Resource Officers for six months
of FY17/18 due to legislation passed for the "Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS Public Safety Act".
BACKGROUND:
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS Public Safety Act passed by the Legislature, now requires
the presence of law enforcement at each school. The Sheriff's office will need to hire additional
School Resource Officers to fulfill this requirement. The officers need to be hired as soon as
possible in order to have them in place before the beginning of the next school year. Options
will be discussed at the meeting.
A portion of this amendment will increase the School Resource Budget and a portion will
increase the Law Enforcement Budget. Capital and Field Training will increase the (521) Law
Enforcement Budget whereas the Personnel Services and Operating budgets (61-529) School
Resource will be increased.
The attachment details the break down of costs for each department. I have also included the
future costs for each officer which is substantially less due to the capital outlay required in the
first year.
ATTACHMENTS:
• SRO Amendment (PDF)
• SB 7026 Final Summary Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS Public Safety Act (PDF)
• Revised Safe_Schools_Webinar_SROs (PDF)
4.3.a
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4.3.a.a J
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
PROPOSED
BUDGET AMENDMENT FY 17/18
School Resource Budget
Requested per
officer for 6
Line Item
Current Budget
months
TOTAL
Personnel Services
7 new officers
Regular Salaries
244,158.00
18,750.00
131,250.00
Other Salary - Comp
600.00
0.00
0.00
Overtime (Avg $658 per officer)
3,946.00
329.00
2,303.00
Incentive (Avg $900 per officer)
5,400.00
450.00
3,150.00
FICA Taxes
19,439.00
1,477.41
10,341.84
Retirement
58,547.00
4,494.02
31,458.14
Life and Health Insurance
60,000.00
5,000.00
35,000.00
Workers Compensation
15,134.00
1,249.52
8,746.64
Unemployment Compensation
588.00
49.00
343.00
Total Personnel Services
407,812.00
31,798,95
222,592,62
Operating Cost
Communications
660.00
330.00
2,310.00
Insurance vehicle and liability
3,909.00
850.00
5,950.00
R&M vehicle ($980. per vehicle)
5,876.00
490.00
3,430.00
Operating Supplies -Fuel ($2000 per vehicle)
12,191.00
1,000.00
7,000.00
Uniforms (incl Duty Gear)
3,000.00
2,050.00
14,350.00 **
Law Education
5,000.00
0.00 **
Total Operating Costs
30,636.00
4,720.00
33,040.00
Total Personnel and Operating Cost
438,448.00
36,518.95
255,632.62
Additional Capital for New Officer
from S21 budget
Vehicle ** 32,000.00 224,000.00 **
Other Equipment (Radio, Computer) ** 8,754.00 61,278.00 **
Total Capital per officer request 40,754.00 285,278.00
Additional FTO funding 10,000.00 10,000.00
Total Budget amendment request 550,910.62
**These new officers will not go to SRO school till the summer of 2019 therefore that training will be budgeted in FY18/19.
**Uniform cost, vehicle and other equipment will decrease after first year (until replacement time)
7 New Officers
6 months
Increase in Personnel services and Operating Expenses- 61-529 SRO Budget
255,633.00
Increase in Capital Budget - 521 Law Enforcement
285,278.00
Increase in Operating Budget - 521 Law Enforcement
10,000.00
550,911.00
Future year costs per officer 73,037.89
FY18/19 Training per officer 1,725.00
FY18/19 Costs per officer 74,762.99
F:\BUDGET\FY 18-19 Budget\SRO Additional Officer Request.xlsxBudget Amendment.
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4.3.a.b
SB 7026 Summary
As Passed by the Legislature
The b(1) "Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS Public Safety Act"
(2) Legislative Intent
• Addresses the crisis of gun violence by providing law enforcement and courts with the tools to
enhance public safety and promote school safety and enhanced coordination between education and
law enforcement
(3) Crime Stoppers Trust Fund (Amends 16.555, F.S.)
• Grants awards to student crime watch programs
(4) Office of Safe Schools (Amends 20.15, F.S.)
• Creates Office of Safe Schools within Department of Education (DOE)
(5) School Guardian Program (Amends 30.15, F.S.)
Creates the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, a discretionary program that can provide armed coverage
on campus by a school employee (other than some who is exclusively a teacher) with the approval of the
sheriff and the school district board.
• If the school board authorizes a program, a sheriff may then appoint a school guardian without arrest
powers with the following requirements:
o Must hold a valid conceal carry license
o All training must include 132 hours of comprehensive firearm safety and proficiency training
by Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission -certified instructors
o Psychological evaluation (requires an FDLE designated psychologist)
o Initial drug test and random drug tests
o Ongoing weapons training, at least annually
0 12 hours of a certified and nationally recognized diversity training
• Those who are exclusively teachers as defined in s. 1012.02(2), F.S., are excluded from participating in
the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program
• This limitation does not apply to classroom teachers of a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
program, a current service member, or a current or former law enforcement officer
(6) Directs the Division of Law Revision and Information to change the references from "school marshal
program" to "school guardian" throughout the bill
(7) FRS (Amends 121.091, F.S.)
• Allows a retired law enforcement officer (LEO) to be reemployed as a School Resource Officer by an
employer that participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 months of retirement and
collect both a pension and salary.
• The reemployed officer may not renew membership in to the FRS, except as allowed by s. 121.122,
F.S.
(8) Baker Act and Firearm Safety (Amends s. 394.463, F.S.)
• Allows a LEO to use reasonable force to gain entry to the premises and take custody of a person who is
the subject of a court issued ex parte Baker Act order.
• Authorizes a law enforcement officer who is taking a person into custody for an involuntary examination
under the Baker Act to seize and hold firearms or ammunition the person possesses if the person poses a
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4.3.a.b '
SB 7026 Summary
As Passed by the Legislature
potential danger to himself or herself or others and has made a credible threat of violence against
another person
• The law enforcement officer's agency may hold any seized or voluntarily surrendered firearms or
ammunition for at 24 hours after the person can document he or she is no longer subject to involuntary
examination, and has been released or discharged from inpatient or outpatient treatment unless a risk
protection order was entered and directs a law enforcement agency to hold the items longer, or there is
another legal basis that disqualifies the person from possessing firearms or ammunition.
• The process for returning seized or voluntarily surrendered firearms or ammunition may not take longer
than 7 days (this provision likely applies to situations where a court order is required to return the
firearms).
• LEA must develop policies and procedures relating to the seizure, storage, and return of firearms or
ammunition
(9) Child and Adolescent Mental Health System of Care (Amends 394.495, F.S.)
• Department of Children and Families to contract Community Action Teams to provide community -based
behavioral health and support to children 11 to 13, adolescents and young adults 18 to 21 years old.
• Coordinate with family and other key entities throughout the treatment process.
(10) Firearm Possession and Ownership Disability (Creates s. 790.064, F.S.)
• A person who has been adjudicated mentally defective or who has been committed to a mental
institution (voluntarily or involuntarily through Baker or Marchman Act) may not own a firearm or possess
a firearm until relief from the firearm possession and firearm ownership disability is obtained
• The bill provides a process to remove this disability which mirrors the process that currently exists in s.
790.065(2), F.S., as it relates to the firearm purchase disability
• A person may seek relief from the court to obtain relief from the firearm possession and firearm
ownership disability
(11) Firearm Purchase Age Restriction (Amends s. 790.065, F.S.)
• Raises the age from 18 to 21 years of age for all firearm purchases or transfers from licensed importers,
licensed manufacturers, and licensed dealers
• Violation of this section is a third degree felony penalty
• Prohibition does not apply to rifles or shotguns purchased by a law enforcement or correctional officer as
defined in s. 943.10 (1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8), (9), F.S., or service members as defined in s. 250.01, F.S.
(12) Three -Day Waiting Period (Amends s. 790.0655, F.S.)
• Creates a three-day waiting period for all firearms, not just handguns from licensed importers, licensed
manufacturers, and licensed dealers
• The waiting period doesn't apply to a person:
o Who is purchasing a firearm has a concealed carry weapons permit
o Trading -in another firearm
o Who is purchasing a rifle or shotgun and has a hunter safety certification card
o Who is purchasing a rifle or shotgun, is exempt from the hunter safety course, and holds a
valid hunting license
o Who purchasing a rifle or shotgun and is a law enforcement or correctional officer as defined
in s. 943.10 (1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8), (9), F.S., or service members as defined in s. 250.01, F.S.,
the 3 day waiting period still applies to law enforcement officers purchasing handguns
because that provision is in the Florida constitution and cannot be changed by the legislature.
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4.3.a.b
SB 7026 Summary
As Passed by the Legislature
(13) Bump -fire Stocks Prohibited (Creates s. 790.34, F.S.)
• Defines "bump -fire stock"
Prohibits bump -fire stock from being imported, transferred, distributed, sold, kept for sale, offered for
sale, possessed, or given to another person
Violation of this section is a third deeree felonv penalty
(14) Legislative Intent Risk Protection Order
• Creation of 790.401 is to reduce deaths and injuries as a result of certain individuals' use of firearms
while respecting constitutional rights by providing a judicial procedure for law enforcement
officers to obtain a court order temporarily restricting a person's access to firearms and ammunition
• Only applies in situations where a person poses a significant danger of harming himself or herself or
others by possessing a firearm or ammunition
(15) Names 790.401 the Risk Protection Order Act
(16) Risk Protection Order (Creates s. 790.401, F.S.) Lines 755 to 1348
• Creates a process for a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency to petition a court for a
temporary and/or long term risk protection order (RPO). The long term RPO will prohibit (for up to 12
months) the person from having in their custody or control any firearm or ammunition when the person
is found to be a significant danger of harming himself or herself or others by possessing a firearm or
ammunition
• Provides for an ex parte temporary risk protection order, if necessary and the temporary RPO expires
upon the hearing on the long term petition. The court must hear the petition the day the petition is filed
or the business day immediately following the petition filing
• The petition must allege the respondent poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to himself
or herself or others by having a firearm or any ammunition in his or her custody or control or by
purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm or any ammunition
• The court must hold a hearing on the long term RPO petition no later than 14 days after the date of the
order setting the hearing on the long-term RPO and the court must issue a notice of hearing to the
respondent. The temporary ex parte order must be served concurrently with the notice of hearing and
petition on the long term RPO
• The court will use clear and convincing evidence to determine is the respondent poses a significant
danger and if found to be a danger, issue a risk protection order for up to 12 months
• The bill provides examples the court can consider that would determine if the person poses a significant
danger
• The respondent can request only one hearing to vacate the order and has the burden of proving by clear
and convincing evidence that he or she does not pose a significant danger
• The court must notify the petitioner 30 days before the expiration of the order and may extend the
order up to another 12 months
• The court shall order (through the risk protection order or the ex parte order) the respondent to
surrender to local law enforcement all firearms and ammunition owned by the respondent in the
respondent's custody, control, or possession, and any license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm
held by the respondent
• Law enforcement may seek a search warrant to conduct a search for firearms or ammunition owned by
the respondent in the respondent's custody, control, or possession which have not been surrendered
• Law enforcement must issue the respondent a receipt of items surrendered and file the receipt with the
court within 72 hours
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4.3.a.b '
SB 7026 Summary
As Passed by the Legislature
• The court must hold a hearing within 3 days after issuing the long term RPO to establish that the person
surrendered all guns and ammunition.
• Any firearm or ammunition surrendered that is unclaimed up to 1 year after an order to vacate the risk
protection order will be disposed of according to that agency's policies and procedures
• A respondent may elect to transfer any firearm or ammunition to another person who is currently
eligible to own or possess the items, and attests to storing the items in a manner that the respondent
will not have access to, and attests to not transfer the firearms or ammunition back to the respondent
• The bill provides how the order will be reported by the clerk of court and entered into the uniform case
reporting system, FCIC, NCIC, and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
• The bill creates the following penalties:
o Any person who makes a false statement while under oath in regard to any material matter
commits a third degree felony
o Any person who in his or her possession, purchases, or receives a firearm or ammunition
when he or she is prohibited by an order under this section commits a third degree felony
• This section does not affect law enforcement's authority to remove a firearm or ammunition from any
person to conduct any search or seizure for firearms or ammunition pursuant to any other lawful
authority
• This section, except where otherwise stated, does not impose civil or criminal liability on any person
or entity for acts or omissions related to obtaining a risk protection order or temporary ex parte risk
protection order
• The Office of the State Courts Administrator shall develop and prepare instructions and informational
brochures, standard petitions and risk protection order forms, and a court staff handbook on the risk
protection order process by January 2019.
(17) Written Threats to Kill or Do Bodily Harm or Conduct a Mass Shooting or an Act of Terrorism
(Amends 836.10, F.S.)
• Creates a second degree felony penalty for any person who makes, posts, transmits a threat in
writing or other record, including electronic record, to conduct a mass shooting or an act of
terrorism, in any manner that would allow a person to view the threat
(18) Criminal Punishment Code (Amends 921.0022, F.S.)
• Adds the offense created in the above section to the criminal punishment code to rank the second
degree felony
(19) School Safety Awareness Program (Creates 943.082, F.S.)
• Requires FDLE and DLA to competitively procure a mobile suspicious activity reporting tool that
allows students and the community to relay information anonymously concerning unsafe, potentially
harmful, dangerous, violent, or criminal activities, or the threat of these activities, to appropriate
public safety agencies and school officials
• FortifyFL, named by MSDHS students
• Provides anonymity for reporting parties or identity kept confidential if disclosed to law enforcement
• FDLE will make law enforcement dispatch centers and school districts aware of the reporting tool
• Requires FDLE, DLA, and DOE to provide training and awareness program related to the tool
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4.3.a.b
SB 7026 Summary
As Passed by the Legislature
(20) Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS Public Safety Commission (Creates 943.687, F.S.)
• 16 member Commission created within FDLE
• Requires Commission to investigate the system failures in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS shooting
and make recommendations by January 1, 2019
• Allows Commissioner of FDLE to use subpoena power to compel attendance of witnesses to testify
before the Commission
• Requires that the Commission be provided with any information or records, including those that are
exempt or confidential which pertain to the MSDHS shooting and prior mass violence incidents in
Florida
(21) Office of Safe Schools (Creates 1001.212, F.S.)
• Specifies purpose for the Office is to serve as a central repository for best practices, training
standards, and compliance oversight in all matters regarding school safety and security, including
prevention efforts, intervention efforts, and emergency preparedness planning
• Requires the establishment of a school security risk assessment tool for school districts and charter
schools
• Requires the development and implementation of the School Safety Specialist Training Program
based on national and state best practices on school safety and security, including active shooter
training
• Requires the Office to review and provide recommendations on security risk assessments by
contracting with security personnel, consulting engineers, etc.
• Requires the Office to coordinate with FDLE to create a centralized integrated data repository and
data analytics resources to include the following data sources:
o Social media, DCF, FDLE, DJJ, local law enforcement
(22) Developmental Research (Laboratory) Schools (Amends 1002.32, F.S.)
• Fixes a cross reference
(23) Multiagency Network Services (Amends 1006.04, F.S.)
• Provides coordination of services through the multiagency network for children with emotional or
behavioral disabilities by developing local systems, facilitate student and family access to services and
supports
(24) District School Board Duties (Amends 1006.07, F.S.)
• Requires students to disclose at initial registration any referrals to mental health services
• Allows the school board to refer students to mental health services
• Requires each school district to designate a threat assessment team, in accordance with guidelines
established by the Office of Safe Schools, at each school in the district
• Describes the student crime watch program to allow students and the community to anonymously
relay information to appropriate public safety agencies an school officials
• Requires that emergency drill policies and procedures are done in consultation with the appropriate
public safety agencies, including active shooter and hostage situation training for all students and
faculty
• Requires a district school board to designate a district school safety specialist as the district's primary
point of public contact regarding the district's coordination, communication, and implementation of
policies, procedures, responsibilities, and reporting related to district and public school safety
functions
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SB 7026 Summary
As Passed by the Legislature
• Requires the district school board to adopt policies to establish threat assessment teams to
coordinate resources and assess and intervene with individuals whose behaviors may pose a threat to
school safety
o The team must include persons with expertise in counseling, instruction, school
administration, and law enforcement
• Provides that any other provision of law, all state and local agencies and programs that provide
services to students experiencing or at risk for an emotional disturbance or mental illness to share
records or information that is confidential or exempt from disclosure under ch. 119 if the records are
reasonably necessary to ensure the safety of the student or others
o This includes the school districts, school personnel, state and local law enforcement agencies,
DJJ, DCF, DOH, AHCA, APD, DOE, the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Office, and any service or
support provider contracting with such agencies
• Requires law enforcement to tour the campus every 3 years to review safety and emergency issues
(25) District School Superintendent Duties (Amends 1006.08, F.S.)
• Notification to the Superintendent of the name and address of any student who is a referred to
mental health services by the court
(26) Safe -school Officers at Each Public School (Amends 1006.12, F.S.)
• Requires each district school board and school district superintendent to cooperate with law
enforcement to establish or assign one or more safe -school officers at each school facility within the
district
o Provides that the school district may implement a school resource officer program (sheriff's
deputies or city police officers), commission one or more school safety officers (school board
police officers), the school guardian program, or a combination of these options to fulfill this
obligation
o Modifies the requirements for school resource officers to require a criminal background
checks, drug testing, and a psychological evaluation and requires the SRO to undergo mental
health crisis intervention training
o Modifies the requirements for school safety officers to require a criminal background checks,
drug testing, and a psychological evaluation
(27) Policy of Zero Tolerance for Crime and Victimization (Amends 1006.13, F.S.)
• Limits the use of alternatives to expulsion or referral to law enforcement to instances where the
student receives mental health services
• Requires that the threat assessment team consult with law enforcement when a student poses a
threat to school safety and if the student commits more than one misdemeanor
(28) Florida Safe School Assessment Tool (FSSAT) (Creates 1006.1493, F.S.)
• Requires DOE to contract with a security consulting firm that specializes in the development of risk
assessment software solutions and implement a risk assessment tool FSSAT
• FSSAT must take into account school emergency and crisis preparedness, physical security, etc.
• Requires DOE to annually report to the Governor and Legislature the status of implementation across
districts and schools
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(29) Funds for Operation of Schools (Amends 1011.62, F.S.)
• Any additional funds to the Safe Schools Allocation shall be used exclusively for Student Resource
Officers
• Adds Mental Health Assistance Allocation to provide funding to assist school districts in establishing
or expanding school -based mental health care
• Requires school districts to annually report to DOE on the MHA allocation expenditures
(30) Continuing Education and In-service Training for Youth Mental Health First Aid (Creates 1012.584, F.S.)
• Requires DOE to establish an evidence -based youth mental health awareness and assistance program
to help school personnel identify and understand the signs of emotional disturbance, mental illness,
and substance abuse
• Requires the use of a national authority to provide training, using a trainer certification model, to all
school personnel in elementary, middle, and high schools
(31) Funds for Comprehensive Educational Plant Needs; Construction Cost Maximums for School District
Capital Projects (Amends s. 1013.64, F.S.)
• Specifying that the cost per student stations does not include improvements related to enhancing
safety and security
(32) Statute Reenactment - 397.6760
(33) Statute Reenactment - 790.335
(34) Statute Reenactment - 794.056
(35) Statute Reenactment - 938.085
Fiscal Appropriations
36) $69,237,286 recurring to DOE for Mental Health Assistance Allocation (1011.62(16))
37) $500,000 recurring and $6,200,000 nonrecurring to DOE to implement youth mental health
awareness and assistance training
38) $1,000,000 nonrecurring to DOE for MSDHS memorial
39) $25,262,714 nonrecurring to DOE to rebuild MSDHS Building 12
40) $500,000 recurring and $67,000,000 nonrecurring to DOE reimbursing screening and training -related
costs and providing a one-time stipend of $500 to school guardians who participate in the program
41) $344,393 recurring and 3 $150,000 salaries to the DOE for the Office of Safe Schools
42) $97,500,000 recurring to DOE for Safe Schools allocation, to use exclusively to hire or contract school
resource officers
43) $100,000 recurring to DOE for active shooter training component for the school safety specialist
44) $98,962,286 nonrecurring to DOE for a grant program for school site hardening
45) $300,000 non -recurring and $100,000 recurring to FDLE for mobile suspicious activity reporting tool
46) 5 full-time equivalent positions, with associated salary rate of $345,000 and $600,000 recurring and
$50,000 nonrecurring to FDLE for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS Public Safety Commission
47) $9,800,000 recurring to DCF for additional community action teams to ensure statewide coverage
48) $18,300,000 recurring to DCF for additional mobile crisis teams to ensure statewide coverage
49) $18,321 recurring and $225,000 nonrecurring to DOE for death benefits for three staff members who
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50) $3,000,000 recurring to DOE for the development of data analytic resources (1001.212)
51) $1,000,000 nonrecurring to DOE to contract with a third party security consultant to conduct risk
assessments of public schools and review and analyze DOE's current security risk assessment tool, the
Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool (FSSAT)
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Exhibit 4
April 3, 2018
AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF EASEMENT
Parcel Identification No:
3-15-37-35-0020-00000-0130
3-15-37-35-0020-00000-0140
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
THIS INDENTURE, made and created this 3`d day of April, 2018 by the CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, grantor, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of
the State of Florida.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida heretofore created an easement
over certain real property on July 14, 2004, which easement was duly recorded at
Official Record Book 00539, Page 0190, public records, Okeechobee County, Florida;
and
WHEREAS, Grantor remains seized of fee simple title to parcel(s) as more
particularly described in a plate thereof recorded at Plat Book 7, Pages 10-14, public
records, Okeechobee County, Florida, carrying the parcel identification numbers as set
forth above; and
WHEREAS, Grantor desires to sell the subject properties, which requires
amendment of the previously created easement, and Grantor possesses the municipal
authority to make and dedicate easements pursuant to Chapter 166, Florida Statutes,
and to amend, modify, revoke or otherwise create an easement as best meets the
needs of the public and the City of Okeechobee; and
WHEREAS, such easement or modification thereof shall inure to and bind the
public, and all purchasers, or successors in interest to the subject property, and all other
persons claiming by, through or under subsequent purchasers of the parcels described
herein; or their heirs, assigns or legal representatives by virtue of any deeds of
conveyances describing lands described in the dedicated plat.
NOW, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH:
THAT, the City of Okeechobee, Florida, as fee simple owner of the described
parcels, and grantor, hereby amends the easement previously dedicated as to these
parcels, and recorded at Official Record Book 00539, Page 0190, public records,
Okeechobee County, Florida, and Plat Book 7, Pages 10-14, Okeechobee County,
Florida, by granting a permanent, non-exclusive easement, described as follows:
An easement fifty (50') feet in width, extending across the Northern
boundaries of parcels 13 & 14 as delineated in the Plat Book.
With full and free right and liberty for subsequent purchasers, their tenants,
servants, agents, employees, business visitors, licensees, in common with all persons
having the like right, at all times hereafter, for all purposes connected with the use and
enjoyment of the lands and those situated for whatever purposes the lands from time to
time lawfully may be used and enjoyed for ingress and egress, and for Grantor, and
Grantor in its relationship with the Okeechobee Utility Authority, to have access and
right-of-way along the easement, and to install and maintain drainage, water or
wastewater services across, under or through the described easement, including within
the right to create a utility corridor for the construction, placement or other installation of
utility service as needed by the City, or its successors in interest.
THAT, the City Clerk shall cause this document to be recorded in the Official
Records, Okeechobee County, Florida, immediately upon its execution.
Page 1 of 2
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has set its hand and seal on the day and year
above written.
Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Mayor, City of Okeechobee
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OFOKEECHOBEE
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, appeared DOWLING R. WATFORD, JR. as
Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, and LANE GAMIOTEA as City Clerk of the City of
Okeechobee this 3`d day of April, 2018, who are personally known to me, and who being first
duly sworn according to law, states that they executed the foregoing for the purposes therein
stated.
Stamp/Seal:
NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Florida
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18,2018 Okeechobee News 3
Okeechobee City police to help protect schools
By Matteo Tullio
Okeechobee News
The Okeechobee City Police Department
(OCPD) submitted an estimate of the hiring
costs for additional officers in regard to the
state mandated SB 7026, also known as the
"Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Safety Ad; to the City Council on Tuesday
evening, April 3. The council then approved
the motion to hire and equip two addition-
al officers to OCPD. OCPD is projected to
provide officers for both Central Elementa-
ry School and the Okeechobee Freshman
Campus which are located in the city.
OCPD Chief, Bob Peterson, opened his
statements to the council citing SB 7026
which states that, "For the protection and
safety of school personnel, property, stu-
dents, and visitors, each district school
board and school district .superintendent
shall partner with law enforcement agen-
cies to establish or assign one or more safe -
school officers at each school facility within
the district."
This includes a Student Resource Offi-
cer - a law enforcement officer - from the
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office or
OCPD, who must now pass a psychologi-
cal exam; a School Safety Officer which is
a school district employed law enforcement
officer; or a School Guardian which is armed
school personnel approved by the school
board and sheriff. While each of the three
can be exclusively at each school, a combi-
nation of those individuals can be utilized as
well to sufficethe bill.
Chief Peterson continued, "The Sher-
iff (Noel E. Stephen) and l decided to get
together to collaborate on how we could
implement a method to provide the best
and most cost-efficient service to meet the
mandate from the state to ease the burden
on the tax payers. By working together with
the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office
(OCSO), we can save tax payers money by
\not establishing a whole new program on
Elementary
its own. It's not cost effective to 'reinvent the
wheel.'
"My plan is to provide within this budget
estimate, our two schools with City School
Resource Officers (SROs) by May 1, pending
the approval of the council. That will give
the officers three weeks to 'learn the ropes'
of the SRO detail. It's imperative to get them
going by that date because when the sum-
mer comes they will be inundated with
law enforcement training and certifications
needed to maintain their occupation. These
are effectively full-time positions who will be
assigned to a school but are still responsible
to the city," Chief Peterson finished.
Okeechobee City Mayor, Dowling R. Wat-
ford Jr., then asked Sheriff Stephen who was
in attendance at the meeting, "Do you think
that a working relationship will be possi-
ble?" concerning the integration of the two
agencies' proposed SRO plan.
Sheriff Stephen answered, "It's been a
wonderful relationship that the city and the
county have. We have been able to operate
smoothly with our cooperative efforts in the
Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force. I would
also like to thank Chief Peterson and city ad-
ministrator Marcos Mantes De Oca for bring-
ing this on to the agenda for the council."
OCSO currently has SROs at Okeechobee
High School, Okeechobee Freshman Cam-
pus, Osceola Middle School, Yearling Middle
School and Okeechobee Achievement Acad-
emy. Each of the SROs has been assigned a
secondary school
"The SROs conduct daily security checks
at the elementary schools and are on -call if
the elementary schools need assistance. For
example, the SRO at Osceola Middle School
is also available to help South Elementary
School, which is across the street, Sher-
iff Stephen explained of the current SRO
workings. Sheriff Stephen added, "Since the
reported shootings in Parkland, 1 have had
zone deputies check on the primary and
secondary schools in order to comply with
the state mandate."
Council Member Mike O'Connor inquired
about the SROs workings of summer school
and after school programs/activities, to
which Sheriff Stephen responded, "When-
ever students are on campus, outside of
school hours, this (SB 7026) mandates that
a law enforcement officer is present during
the time period. This now obligates our ser-
vices are provided at to basketball, soccer,
volleyball games and after -school activities."
Sheriff Stephen conveyed that he would
like to put SROs on a schedule similar to that
of teachers, where they would bank the ex-
tra time they spend at school for school ac-
tivities affording them the ability to take off
school holidays and a month every summer.
By implementing it this way he believes this
would make the job more appealing to the
officers. Sheriff Stephen said, "Everyone will
be trained and staffed by the 2018-19 school
year..
Chief Peterson concurred with the sheriff,
"There is no doubt in my mind that this will
work," speaking in relation to the proposed
method of adhering to the mandate handed
down by the state.
Just prior to going over the estimated
costs, Chief Peterson said, "1 have two part-
time officers who are ready to go full-time,
they just need adequate time to notify their
current employers "OCPDfnlends on assign-
ing Detective Jack Boon to the Okeechobee
Freshman Campus and Officer Kelley Mar-
gerum to Central Elementary School: The
part-time officers would then become full-
time and fill the department's voids left by
Det. Boon and Officer Margerum.
The OCPD estimate gives a breakdown
of the additional officer cost into three cat-
egories: 1) Cost of Certified Police Officer;
2) Start-up (capital) cost; and 3) Continued
annual cost.
Under the Cost of Certified Police Officer
-section, it lists: Step 1 Salary, $38,905.08;
FICA + Benefits, $26,925.63; and Overtime
Expenses, $6,730.90. The total for one of-
ficer comes out to $72,561.61 and for two
officers is doubled to $145,123.21.
The start-up cost includes equipment is-
sued to the individual officers that are need-
ed to perform their daily tasks and functions
of the job. Listed are: Vehicle (outfitted with
emergency equipment & decals), $23,646;
Radio Hardware (mobile & portable),
$8,755; Firearms & Taser, $1,765; and Lap-
top Computer, $1,500. The total start-up cost
per officer comes out to $35,666 or $71,332
for two officers.
The last category, continued annual cost
includes: Uniforms" & Duty Gear, $1,250;
Fuel, $2,000; Vehicle Repair & Maintenance,
$500; Cell Phone Service (annual), $600;
Education (FASRO & Virtual Academy),
$1,399; Vehicle depreciation costs, $4,000;
and Communications Services (annual),
$1,200, Total Annual Costs will be $10,949
for one officer and $21,898 for two.
Out of the 2017-2018 remaining bud-
get, OCPD estimates that it will require
$140,924.17`based on officer hire by May
1. The 2018-2019 budget line item will in-
crease to $167,021.21, which is the total
between the cost of two certified officers
($145,123.21) and their continued annual
cost ($21,898)while excluding the start up
cost ($71,332).
City Administrator Mantes De Oca said,
"We'relooking to cover the state's man-
date." Mayor Watford said to all in atten-
dance, "1 think we agree that all of us want
to protect our children, no matter the cost."
Chief Peterson concluded his statements to
the council, "The sheriff is in a horrible posi-
tion, if we can help him out in any way, we
should."
The state would need $380 million in re-
curring funds to pay for SROs for every pub-
lic school in Florida. The state legislature has
allocated $160 million with no guarantee
continued funding.
schools can win up to $2,500 in video contest
Special to the Okeechobee News
OMAHA, Neb. — WoodmenLife is spon-
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which aims to get elementary school stu-
dents excited about their country and to
show pride in their school and their com-
munity.
By sharing a 30-to-60-second video on
the topic "What America means to me,"
students and school representatives across
the nation have the opportunity to win up
to $2,500 for their school. The videos will
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finding money for classroom technology,
special projects or extracurricular activ-
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thrilled to offer this opportunity for schools
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All elementary school classroom teachers,
band directors, coaches, principals and
school -affiliated organizations are eligible
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School representatives can enter their
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Thursday, April 26. Facebook fans will then
cast their vote for their favorite videos start-
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Avon Park Bluegrass & Blueberry festival is April 28
AVON PARK — The eighth annual Avon Park Rotary Bluegrass and Blueberry festival
will be held on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Donaldson Park, 109 E.
Main St. There will. be live bluegrass entertainment,,fresh blueberries, a kid zone, arts
and craft vendors and more. For information, visit their website at www.avonparkrota-
ryblueberryfestival.com.
2018-2019 Pre-K registration open for county schools
Will your child be 4 on or before Sept. 1? If so, your child is eligible to attend Pre-K at
South Elementary School and the Okeechobee Achievement Academy (OAA). Registra-
tion began Feb. L Registration fliers are available at all elementary schools, Okeechobee
Achievement Academy and the Okeechobee County School Board office. For informa-
tion, call 863-462-5000, ext.235.
Friday, April 6, 2018 Okeechobee News 3
OHS baseball team strikes out Sebring Blue Streaks
By Richard Marion
Okeechobee News
The Okeechobee High School Brah-
man baseball team defeated the Sebring
Blue Streaks 3-1 in their game on April 3 at
Okeechobee High School.
OHS sophomore Brady Markham got
the Brahmans on the board early in the fast
inning with a double, with Tfistan Root and
Deven Tedders both bringing a run each as
well in the bottom of the second inning.
OHS senior Mason Adams pitched for
six innings for the Brahmans, allowing only
one run with 12 strike outs. Tedders lead
Okeechobee with two hits during the game.
This is the second time this year that
Okeechobee has beaten Sebring, with the
Brahmans also shutting down the Blue
Streaks 8-2 on March 14 in the final game
of the Blue Streak Tournament held from
March 12-14' In that game, Markham, Ozzy
Osceola and Jared Joyner all had two hits,
with O. Osceola and Markham both also
having two RBIs.
Okeechobee won the Blue Streak Tour-
nament after beating three consecutive
teams back to back, Hardee, Spruce Creek
and finally Sebring.
The win over Sebring brings the Brah-
mans to 7.6.1 for the season and comes on
the tails of another Okeechobee win back
on March 24 against St. Albans.
The Brahmans were tied 2-2 in the St. Al-
bans game in the bottom of the fifth inning
until Sean Osceola stepped to the plate and
homered on a 0-1 count, bringing in two
runs. Okeechobee would hold St. Albans
scoreless for the remainder of the game to
secure the win 4-2.
Markham pitched four inning for
Okeechobee, allowing three hits, two runs
Nng out three. S. Osceola went 2-2
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By Matteo TulBo
Okeechobee News
Okeechobee Mayor Dowling R. Watford
Jr. declared April as "Child Abuse Prevention
Month." Mayor Watford also proclaimed
the month of April as "Water Conservation
Month" and the week of May 13-19, as "Wa-
ter Reuse Week" in the city at the Tuesday,
April 3, meeting of the Okeechobee City
Council.
To accept the "Child Abuse Prevention
Month" proclamation by Mayor Watford
was CASTLE's Annual Fund Manager, Chris
Robertson, who acknowledged and thanked
the council for the flag placement event that
took place in an effort to aid CASTLE's mbs-
sion of preventing child abuse and neglect
through education and awareness.
Mayor Watford presented the remaining
proclamation certificates to South Florida
Water Management District (SFWMD) re-
gional representative, Libby Pigman, who
informed the council that lawn watering is
limited all year in South Florida by the SFW-
MD's Year -Round Landscape Irrigation Rule
and local ordinances. According to sfwmd.
gov, if your home address ends in 1,3,5,7 or
9 the watering days and times are: Wednes-
day and Saturday, before 10 a.m. and after 4
Deven Tedders warms up in the batter's box during Okeechobee's game against the Sebring Blue Streaks on April 3.
at the plate and lead the Brahmans in hits. Gardens Gators on April 7 at 7 p.m. at Palm The Brahmans narrowly defeated the Gators
Next Okeechobee faces the Palm Beach Beach Gardens Community High School. G5 when they faced them last year.
water conservation, child abuse prevention
p.m. If your home address ends in 0,2,4,E or
8 the watering days and times are: Thursday
and Sunday, before 10 am. and after 4 p.m.
In business actions at the Tuesday meet-
1 • The council accepted a chickee from
Seminole Design, Inc. for Centennial Park.
• The council approved a motion for the
city to conduct the lawn maintenance for
the Peter Raulerson Log Cabin grounds that
was presented by Okeechobee Historical
Society's Resident, Magi Cable.
• The council also approved a purchase
for the City of Okeechobee Fire Department
through the Florida Sheriff's Association Ve-
hicle Bid process in the amount of $26,710
for a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SSV (Spe-
cial Service Vehicle) from AutoNation in
Pembroke Pines as well as the purchase and
installation of equipment from Dana Safety
Supply, Inc out of Greensboro, N.C., in the
amount of $3,887 for the new vehicle.
• Council members also held a discus-
sion regarding assistance to the Okeechobee
County Sheriff's Office In fulfilling the man-
dates set forth in Senate Bill 7026, which
led to the motion and approval for the
Okeechobee City Police Department to hire
and equip two additional officers.
• The council also discussed their repre-
sentation at the Heartland Regional Trans- sentative and Council Member Gary Ritter as
portation Planning Organization's upcoming the alternate. The next meeting will be held
meetings. City Administrator Marcos Monies
De Oca was appointed as the primary repre-
South Florida Water Management
District regional representative, Lib-
by Pigman, received the "Water Con-
servation Month" and "Water Reuse
Week" proclamation certificates from
City of Okeechobee Mayor Dowling R.
Watford Jr., at the city council meeting
Tuesday night.
CASTLE's Annual Fund Manager, Chris
Robertson, was presented the "Child
Abuse Prevention Month" proclama-
tion from City of Okeechobee Mayor.
Dowling R. Watford Jr., at Tuesday
evening's meeting.
4 Okeechobee News Friday, April 6, 2018
5,000 acres of dried marsh near Moore Haven burned
Special to the Okeechobee News
MOORE HAVEN - Crews from the South
Florida Water Management District (SFW-
MD), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC), Florida Forest Service
and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
burned approximately 5,000 acres of dried
marsh along the southwestern rim of Lake
Okeechobee on April 4. This is all part of the
ongoing effort to restore the ecology and
habitat of the lake.
The burn took place along the rim of the
lake between the Moore Haven Canal and
McTush Cut. It is the second prescribed burn
conducted on the lake this year. In March
the district participated in a prescribed burn
of about 2,000 acres new Buckhead Ridge.
"Continuing to burn when condi-
tions permit is crucial to restoring Lake
Okeechobee," said SFWMD Bureau Chief
for Land Resources Rory Feeney. "This sec-
ond prescribed lake burn of 2018 will help
reduce plant biomass and stimulate habitat
renewal for thousands of wildlife species
that call the lake home. The district would
like to thank our state and federal partners
for collaborating to help conduct this burn
safety and with minimal impact on the com-
munities near and around the lake."
Prescribed burns around the shallow
portions of the lake improve habitat and
breeding grounds for fish, waterfowl, wad-
ing birds and other wildlife. Prescribed
bums remove decaying vegetation and oth-
er debris that would otherwise cover the
bottom of the lake and impede the growth
of new plants.
The Florida Forest Service acted as the
lead agency for today's burn, with SFWMD,
FWC and USACE providing support on the
ground and by helicopter. In order to mini-
mize the chances of any impact to neighbor-
ing communities, the burn was conducted
during a time when weather conditions,
such as prevailing winds, were suitable and
expected to carry the smoke over the lake
and away from homes. The district is also
took steps to protect wildlife, including any
threatened or endangered species, near the
burn area.
A South Florida Water Management District helicopter used aerial Ignition to
bum off the dead vegetation.
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"We've received a lot of complaints from
the downtown business owners and this
high-tech sign is the first one we have here
in the city and hope to implement more in
the areas where we are receiving complaints
about speeding vehicles in an effort to facili-
tate safe driving in the community."
City Administrator, Marcos Montes De
Oca, echoed the sentiments expressed by
Mayor Watford, "In an effort to assist the
downtown area and address the business
owners' concerns, the new signs on Park
Florida Forest Service firelighters patrolled the rim of Lake Okeechobee on
Wednesday during a controlled bum to clear about 5,000 acres of the lakeshore
In Glades County of dead vegetation.
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died a few years later. The regatta started in
2011 to remember Adam Bryant and give
families and friends an opportunity to come
together and build their own memories.
It was Adam's dream to be a firefight-
er/EMT. In the past, money raised from
the twat sponsorships was used to send
Okeechobee High School graduates to fire-
fighter/EMT school, provide college scholar-
ships, and other charitable activities of For
Okeechobee, Inc., including construction of
a special needs playground.
The inaugural Adam Bryant Memorial
Mini -Regatta was held on Taylor Creek. That
first year, more boats sank than made it to
the finish line, to the delight of those watch-
ing from the shore.
The next year, the regatta moved to the C.
Scott Driver Boat Ramps on the Kissimmee
River. The regatta grew in size and many
heats were required to accommodate all of
the racers. Age categories were added rang-
ing from youngsters to "old salts."
As the boat builders became more ex-
perienced in maximizing the potential of
the minimal materials, most boats actual-
ly made it to the finish line — but the fans
continued to cheer the loudest for the boats
that sank, especially when the boat captains
went down with the ship with style.
By the third year, the race had added
theme and boat decorating contests, chal-
lenging the creative boat builders to come
up with new and crazier ideas.
This weekend, the regatta will be drop-
ping anchor at its new location, the Agri -Civ-
ic Center.
On Friday, April 6, the boats will be
checked in at the Agri -Civic Center. Every-
one is invited to bring food for a tailgate par-
ty with a firework show at dark.
The regatta will take place on Saturday,
April 7. Participants should be there by 8
a.m. Races start at 9 a.m.
This year's theme is: "Regatta Racers ...
Mount Up!"
Street will not only make for safer pedestri-
an traffic and parking, it also has the capa-
bility of raising the awareness of drivers in
the area."
Okeechobee City Police Department
Chief, Bob Peterson, emphatically explained
that the speed limits will be enforced notes;
s "=
only on Park Street but across the city.
These signs have been strategically
placed and we want to let the public know
that your police department has heard the
safety concerns of both the business owners '
and residents in the city," he said. "We will ee o ee ews
be actively enforcing the posted speed limits Part of the fun of the regatta Is finding out which of the homemade boats will
and conducting enhanced traffic enforc pink. The crowd cheep for the boat captains who sink with stylel
ment throughout the city as well."