2018-07-10CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
JULY 10. 2018, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
55 SE 3RD AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION
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II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor
July 10, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M.
II. OPENING CEREMONIES:
Invocation given by Father Jim Shevlin, Church of Our Saviour; 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 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
Finance Director India Riedel
IV. 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.
Mayor Watford called the July 10, 2018, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
The invocation was offered by Father Shevlin of the Church of Our Saviour; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Mayor Watford.
City Clerk Gamiotea called the roll:
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent (with consent)
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent (Major Hagan in attendance)
Present
Present
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any additions, deferrals, or withdrawals on today's agenda. There were
none.
Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comment on matters not on the agenda. There was none.
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V.
AGENDA
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor
A. Call the 2018 City General Election by Proclamation.
VI. MINUTES - City Clerk
A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the June 19,
2018, Regular Meeting.
VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION ADOPTION - Mayor
A.1.a) Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-01, providing for the
Collection and Disposal Services of Residential Solid Waste
custo lI ter s and establish III Ig a iP' i CIII I III tar y Rate a s
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services - City Attorney (Exhibit 1).
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
Calling the 2018 City General Election, Mayor Watford read the following Proclamation in its entirety for the record:
"Whereas, under and by virtue of the provisions of the Charter and the Elections Chapter 26 of the Code of
Ordinances for the City of Okeechobee, and Florida State Laws, it is the duty of the Mayor to proclaim and
call General City Elections at the time and manner provided therein; and Whereas, proclaiming General City
Elections shall be issued by a Proclamation, at least 90 days prior to the date of holding of such election,
signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk; and Whereas, such Proclamation shall specify the office
or offices to be filled, the cause of the vacancy of such office or offices, and the date of the expiration of the
terms of such office or offices; and Whereas, the City Clerk shall publish the Proclamation in the local
newspaper at least twice, once being in the fifth week, and once being in the third week, prior to the week in
which the General City Election will be held. Now, Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of
Okeechobee, Florida do hereby proclaim and declare that a GENERAL CITY ELECTION is to be held by the duly
qualified electors of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, for the purpose of electing the following officers to
serve as such, for four years, beginning January 7, 2019, and ending January 2, 2023, following such
election or until their successors are elected and qualified: THREE (3) CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND ONE (1) CITY
CLERK Said GENERAL ELECTION shall be held on NOVEMBER 6, 2018, during the regular hours of voting, to wit:
from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and during the EARLY VOTING period as provided by State Law, to be held on
OCTOBER 22, 2018, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2018; to be held in the County polling or voting places within the
Municipal Precinct(s), which have been established by the Supervisor of Elections and Board of County
Commissioners for Okeechobee County. In Testimony and Witness of the foregoing Notice of General City
Election, I have hereunto set my hand as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, and caused the
corporate seal of said City to be affixed, and attested to by the City Clerk, this 10fh day of July, 2018."
Council Member Clark moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the
Regular Meeting of June 19, 2018; seconded by Council Member Ritter. There was no discussion on this item.
WATFORD - YEA
RITTER - YEA
VOTE:
CHANDLER - YEA
MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:05 P.M.
CLERK- YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Chandler moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-01, providing for the Collection and
Disposal Services of Residential Solid Waste customers and establishing a Preliminary Rate Assessment for
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AGENDA
VII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION ADOPTION CONTINUED
A.1.b) Public comments and discussion on proposed Resolution No
2018-01.
c) Vote on Motion.
B.1.a) Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-02, providing for the
Residential Solid Waste and Collection Assessment for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2018-19 - City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
b) Public comments and discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE
Mayor Watford read proposed Resolution No. 2018-01 by title only as follows: "A PRELIMINARY RATE
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; PURSUANT TO THE SECTION 2.08, ORDINANCE
NO. 784 RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES;
SETTING FORTH A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICES PROVIDED; DETERMINING THE
SOLID WASTE ASSESSED COST FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR; ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED
ASSESSMENT RATE FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING ADOPTION OF AN ANNUAL RATE
RESOLUTION; DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO UPDATE THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND TO
PROVIDE NECESSARY NOTICE THEREOF TO AFFECTED LANDOWNERS IN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public; there were none.
Administrator MontesDeOca explained the annual cost of $230.64 apportioned among customers for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2017-18 increased to $234.72 for each residence/unit in FY 2018-19. Mr. Jeff Sabin with Waste Management
was in attendance.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Clark moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-02, providing for the Residential Solid Waste
and Collection Assessment for FY 2018-19; seconded by Council Member Ritter.
Mayor Watford read proposed Resolution No. 2018-02 by title only as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
SERVICES; CONTINUING IMPOSITION OF THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION ASSESSMENT PREVIOUSLY
ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION 01-08; ADOPTING THE ANNUAL RATE RESOLUTION AS PERMITTED BY
ORDINANCE 784 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19; APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION; AND
CERTIFYING THE SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT ROLL AS AUTHORIZED BY FLORIDA STATUTES
197.3632(4)(5) AS NECESSARY UNDER FLORIDA STATUTES 197.3632; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
AND COMMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public: there were none_ The rates,
as stated in the previous item, have increased from last FY, The total annual revenue to be collected by this
Assessment for FY 2018-19 is $414,750.24.
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VII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION ADOPTION CONTINUED
B.1.c) Vote on Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-02
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor
V i i -BUSINESS
A. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-03, providing for the
Commercial Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services and Rates
for FY 2018-19 - City Attorney (Exhibit 3).
B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-04 for renewal of
Florida Department of Transportation Maintenance Agreement
Renewal No. 1 - Public Works Director (Exhibit 4).
WATFORD — YEA
RITTER — YEA
VOTE:
CHANDLER —YEA
MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:12 P.M.
CLARK — YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion and second by Council Members Ritter and Clark to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-03, providing for
the Commercial Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services and Rates for FY 2018-19.
Mayor Watford read proposed Resolution No. 2018-03 by title only as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; REVISING THE COMMERCIAL RATE SCHEDULE FOR SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2018-2019; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE."
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public; there were none. The
commercial rates increased an average of 1.7 percent.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Ritter moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-04 for renewal of Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) Maintenance Agreement Renewal No. 1; seconded by Council Member Chandler.
Mayor Watford read proposed Resolution No. 2018-04 by title only as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE
OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT RENEWAL NO. 1, CONTRACT NO. BE391, WITH THE STATE OF
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION
ALONG STATE ROADS 70 AND 15 WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-04 for renewal of Florida
Department of Transportation Maintenance Agreement Renewal No. 1
continued.
C. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-05 honoring fifty years of
Municipal Home Rule - City Attorney (Exhibit 5).
D. Motion to appoint a Voting Delegate for the 2018 Annual Florida League
of Cities - City Administrator (Exhibit 6).
E. Discuss a potential name change of the Treasure Coast Regional
League of Clies - Council Member Gary Ritter.
Administrator MontesDeOca briefly explained this is the renewal to the existing Maintenance Contract No. BE391,
which expires August 3, 2018. The renewal term for providing service under this Agreement shall be a period of one
year beginning August 4, 2018 and ending August 3, 2019. FDOT will reimburse the City three quarterly payments
of $2,406.37 and one quarterly payment of $2,406.34, for a total amount of $9,625.45 annually.
VOTE:
WATFORD - YEA CHANDLER - YEA CLARK - YEA
RITTER - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Clark moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-05 honoring fifty years of Municipal Home
Rule; seconded by Council Member Ritter.
Mayor Watford read proposed Resolution No. 2018-05 by title only as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; HONORING FIFTY YEARS OF MUNICIPAL HOME
RULE IN THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION AND COMMITTING TO AN EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE TO HELP
FLORIDIANS UNDERSTAND THIS BENEFICIAL RIGHT, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." There was a brief discussion on this item.
VOTE:
WATFORD - YEA CHANDLER -YEA CLARK - YEA
RITTER - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Clark moved to appoint Mayor Watford as the primary Voting Delegate and Council Member Ritter
as the alternate Voting Delegate for the 2018 Annual Florida League of Cities Conference; seconded by Council
Member Chandler. There was a brief discussion on this item.
_ VOTE: _
WATFORD - YEA _ CHANDLER - YEA as �CLARK - YEA
RITTER - YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Ritter summarized the discussion at a recent meeting regarding the potential name change of the
Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities (TCRLC). Patricia Christensen, Executive Director for the TCRLC, asked
the membership to discuss removing the word "Regional" from the title with their Counrils There are concerns that
the name change could be misleading since Indiantown, Okeechobee, Fellsmere, and Sebastian are not actually
part of the Treasure Coast designated area.
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AGENDA
Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
E. Discuss a potential name change of the Treasure Coast Regional
League of Cities continued.
F. Motion to award a Bid in the amount of $19,580.00 for Project No. PW
03-00-06-18 for pressure washing and painting City Hall, Fire
Department, and Records Retention Building - Public Works Director
(Exhibit 7).
G. Motion to approve maximum millage rate for advertisement for 2018 Tax
notices, 8.9932 for Budget Year 2018-19 - Finance Director (Exhibit 8).
H. Motion to approve 2018-19 Budget Preparation and Millage Calendar
setting workshop(s) to be held August 21, 2018, at 5:00 P.M., August 28,
2018, at 5:00 P.M. (if needed), First Public Hearing September 4, 2018,
at 6 00 P,M.; and Final Public Hearing September 18, 2018, at 6:00
P.M., all to be held in Council Chambers at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue,
Okeechobee, Florida - Finance Director (Exhibit 9).
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
Council Member Clark expressed the name should be left as is, and the costs associated with a name change
would not be worth it. Mayor Watford and Council Member Chandler echoed Council Member Clark's remarks. The
consensus of the Council is to recommend the name remain the same.
Council Member Chandler moved to award Bid No. PW 03-00-06-18 to Painting and Pressure Cleaning by Big
Lake, LLC, in the amount of $19,580.00 for pressure washing and painting City Hall, Fire Department, and Records
Retention Building; seconded by Council Member Clark.
The Bid was let on June 8, 2018, and opened on June 20, 2018. There was no Pre -Bid meeting scheduled. No
other Bids were received. Public Works Director Allen explained the project and added the Bid received is slightly
under budget. Council Member Clark recommended Staff research paint options/variations to the elastomeric paint
and ensure there is a "fading" warranty included.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Ritter moved to approve the maximum Millage Rate for advertisement for 2018 Tax Notices as
8.9932 for Budget Year 2018-19; seconded by Council Member Clark.
Finance Director Riedel presented the recommendation of advertising the Millage Rate at the maximum allowed.
Using the "Truth in Millage" process, the Rate is calculated by the roll-back/roll-forward Rate, plus one Mill. The
current FY Millage was adopted at 7.9932, Once the tentative Millage is set, the Council retains the authority to
lower it through the budget adoption process, but cannot increase it more than the Rate set and advertised. Mayor
Watford explained adopting the maximum rate is the City's typical procedure and is not necessarily what is enacted,
but what is used to advertise.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Council Member Ritter moved to approve the FY 2018-19 Budget Preparation and Millage Calendar, setting
Workshop(s) to be held August 21, 2018 at 5:00 P.M., and if needed on August 28, 2018 at 5:00 P.M., First Public
Hearing to be held on September 4, 2018, and Final Public Hearing to be held on September 18, 2018, both at 6:00
P.M.. all to be held in the Citv Council Chambers at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue: Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida:
seconded by Council Member Clark. There was a brief discussion on this item.
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AGENDA d C
VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
H. Motion: to approve 2018-19 Budget Preparation and Millage Calendar
continued.
Motion to review and approve Health Insurance plans offered through
Public Risk Management (PRM) - City Administrator and Finance
Director (Exhibit 10).
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.
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Lane ` am'_ te`a, CMC, City Clerk
Dowling R. Watford; ter., Mayor
COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Motion and second by Council Members Ritter and Chandler to approve a one year extension of the existing
contract with Public Risk Management (PRM), Inc., Group Health Trust for the Health Insurance Policy Plan No.
PPO 0727 (Blue Cross/Blue Shield).
Administrator MontesDeOca explained the current plan, PPO 0727, will increase $72.15 for employee only
coverage from $725.14 to $797.29 (approximate 10 percent increase), and that PRM has been able to keep the
rates lower than the national trend. He added the cost of the clinic is not included and details of the existing health
clinic costs will be discussed at a future meeting. Finance Director Riedel added the payouts are less than last FY
and some employees are utilizing the clinic. Mayor Watford conveyed his observation on the appreciation the
employees have for this benefit.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further discussion, nor items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 6:47 P.M.
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
55 SE 3RD AVENUE ♦ COUNCIL CHAMBERS ♦ OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
JULY 10, 2018
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OFFICIAL AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER— Mayor: July 10, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Fr. Jim Shevlin, Church of Our Saviour;
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor
III. COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk
Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Council Member Noel Chandler
Council Member Monica Clark
Council Member Gary Ritter
Administrator Marcos Montes De Oca
Attorney John R. Cook
Clerk Lane Gamiotea
Deputy Clerk Bobbie Jenkins
Fire Chief Herb Smith
Police Chief Bob Peterson
Public Works Director David Allen
Finance Director India Riedel
IV. 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 — Mayor
A. Call the 2018 City General Election by Proclamation.
VI. MINUTES — City Clerk
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the June 19, 2018 Regular Meeting.
VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION ADOPTION — Mayor
A.1.a) Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-01, providing for the Collection and Disposal Services of Residential Solid Waste customers and
establishing a Preliminary Rate Assessment for services - City Attorney (Exhibit 1).
b) Public comments and discussion.
c) Vote on Motion.
B.1.a) Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-02, providing for the Residential Solid Waste and Collection Assessment for Fiscal Year 2018-19 - City
Attorney (Exhibit 2).
b) Public comments and discussion.
c) Vote on Motion.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-03, providing for the Commercial Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services and Rates for FY 2018-
19 - City Attorney (Exhibit 3).
B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-04 for renewal of Florida Department of Transportation Maintenance Agreement Renewal #1— Public
Works Director (Exhibit 4).
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
C. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-05 honoring fifty years of Municipal Home Rule — City Attorney (Exhibit 5).
D. Motion to appoint a Voting Delegate for the 2018 Annual Florida League of Cities — City Administrator (Exhibit 6).
E. Discuss a potential name change of the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities = Councilman Gary Ritter
F. Motion to award a bid in the amount of $19,580.00 for Project No. PW 03-00-06-18 for pressure washing and painting City Hall, Fire Department, and
Records Retention Building — Public Works Director (Exhibit 7).
G. Motion to approve maximum millage rate for advertisement for 2018 Tax notices, 8.9932 for budget year 2018-2019 — Finance Director (Exhibit 8).
H. Motion to approve 2018-2019 Budget Preparation and Millage Calendar setting workshop(s) to be held August 21st at 5:00pm, August 28th at 5:00pm (if
needed), First Public Hearing September 4th, 2018 at 6:00 pm, and Final Public Hearing September 18th, 2018 at 6:00 pm, all to be held in Council
Chambers at 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida — Finance Director (Exhibit 9).
I. Motion to review and approve Health Insurance plans offered through Public Risk Management (PRM) — City Administrator and Finance Director
(Exhibit 10). .
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. .
July 10, 2018 PACE 3 of 3
City of Okeechobee, July 10, 2018 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Lane Gamiotea
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on June 19, 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 Father Jim Shevlin of the Church of Our Saviour; 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 Gary Ritter
Present
City Attorney John R. Cook
Absent (with consent)
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
Absent (Major Hagan in attendance)
Public Works Director David Allen
Present
Finance Director India Riedel
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?
There were none.
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. None were received.
V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS — Mayor
A. Call the 2018 City General Election by Proclamation — "Whereas, under and by virtue of the provisions of the
Charter and the Elections Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Okeechobee, and Florida State
Laws, it is the duty of the Mayor to proclaim and call General City Elections at the time and manner provided
therein; and Whereas, proclaiming General City Elections shall be issued by a Proclamation, at least 90 days
prior to the date of holding of such election, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and Whereas,
such Proclamation shall specify the office or offices to be filled, the cause of the vacancy of such office or
offices, and the date of the expiration of the terms of such office or offices; and Whereas, the City Clerk shall
publish the Proclamation in the local newspaper at least twice, once being in the fifth week, and once being in
the third week, prior to the week in which the General City Election will be held. Now, Therefore, I, Dowling R.
Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida do hereby proclaim and declare that a GENERAL CITY
ELECTION is to be held by, the duly qualified electors of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, for the purpose of
electing the following officers to serve as such, for four years, beginning January 7, 2019, and ending January
2, 2023, following such election or until their successors are elected and qualified: THREE (3) CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS AND ONE (1) CITY CLERK, Said GENERAL ELECTION shall be held on NOVEMBER 6, 2018, during the regular
hours of voting, to wit: from 7:00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.; and during the EARLY VOTING period as provided by State
Law, to be held on OCTOBER 22, 2018, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2018; to be held in the County polling or voting
places within the Municipal Precinct(s), which have been established by the Supervisor of Elections and Board
of County Commissioners for Okeechobee County. In Testimony and Witness of the foregoing Notice of
General City Election, 1 have hereunto set my hand as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, and caused
the corporate seal of said City to be affixed, and attested to by the City Clerk, this 10th day of July, 2018."
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VI. MINUTES — City Clerk
A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the June 19, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Council Member Clark moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Regular
meeting of June 19, 2018; seconded by Council Member Ritter. There was no discussion on this item.
WATFORD — YEA
RITTER — YEA
VOTE:
CHANDLER — YEA
CLARK — YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
VII. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:06 P.M.
A.1.a) Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-01, providing for the Collection and Disposal Services of Residential
Solid Waste customers and establishing a Preliminary Rate Assessment for services - City Attorney (Exhibit 1).
Council Member Chandler moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-01, providing for the Collection and Disposal
Services of Residential Solid Waste customers and establishing a Preliminary Rate Assessment for services; seconded by
Council Member Clark.
b) Public comments and discussion.
In the absence of Attorney Cook, Mayor Watford read proposed Resolution No. 2018-01 by title only as follows: "A
PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; PURSUANT TO THE SECTION 2.08,
ORDINANCE NO. 784 RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES;
SETTING FORTH A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICES PROVIDED; DETERMINING THE SOLID
WASTE ASSESSED COST FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR; ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT
RATE FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING ADOPTION OF AN ANNUAL RATE RESOLUTION; DIRECTING THE
CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO UPDATE THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY NOTICE THEREOF
TO AFFECTED LANDOWNERS IN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. There were none.
Council/Staff. MDO worked with Jeff Sabin, in attendance. The 1.7% rate increase, last year no increase.
The total annual revenue to be collected by this assessment for Fiscal Year 2018-19 is $414,750.24.
c) Vote on Motion.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER —YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER—YEA MOTION CARRIED.
B.1.a) Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-02, providing for the Residential Solid Waste and Collection
Assessment for Fiscal Year 2018-19 - City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
Council Member Clark moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-02, providing for the Residential Solid Waste and
Collection Assessment for Fiscal Year 2018-19; seconded by Council Member Ritter.
b) Public comments and discussion.
In the absence of Attorney Cook, Mayor Watford read proposed Resolution No. 2018-02 by title only as follows: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE
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COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES; CONTINUING IMPOSITION OF THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
ASSESSMENT PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION 01-08; ADOPTING THE ANNUAL RATE RESOLUTION
AS PERMITTED BY ORDINANCE 784 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19; APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY RATE
RESOLUTION, AND CERTIFYING THE SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT ROLL AS AUTHORIZED BY FLORIDA
STATUTES 197.3632(4)(5) AS NECESSARY UNDER FLORIDA STATUTES 197.3632; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC
HEARING AND COMMENT, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. There were none.
Council/Staff — MDO gives the appendix of the estimates for the maximum for future years.
Fiscal Year 2017-18 annual cost apportioned among customers was $230.64.
The annual cost increased to $234.72 per month for each residence/unit.
Ritter — about a $4.00 increase.
MDO — appreciate WM keeping the increases.
c) Vote on Motion.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:12 P.M.
Vill. NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-03, providing for the Commercial Solid Waste Collection and
Disposal Services and Rates for FY 2018-19 - City Attorney (Exhibit 3).
Motion and second by Council Members Ritter and Clark to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-03, providing for the
Commercial Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services and Rates for FY 2018-19.
In the absence of Attorney Cook, Mayor Watford read proposed Resolution No. 2018-03 by title only as follows: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; REVISING THE COMMERCIAL RATE SCHEDULE FOR
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2018-2019; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
MDO other two related to residential, this applies only to commercial.
Watford? Increase is?
MDO I have an average of 1.7%, but it depends on the size of dumpster.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER—YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Watford — think you can tell by the lack on conversation we appreciate WM services to the city and we've appreciated all
you have done to maek the community better.
Jeff — amicable relationship with your staff, glad to talk trash with you anytime.
Watford appreciate contributions to the community as a whole.
Jeff Sabin, Company feels it's a great investiment.
B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-04 for renewal of Florida Department of Transportation Maintenance
Agreement Renewal #1— Public Works Director (Exhibit 4).
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Council Member Ritter moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-04 for renewal of Florida Department of
Transportation Maintenance Agreement Renewal #1; seconded by Council Member Chandler.
In the absence of Attorney Cook, Mayor Watford read proposed Resolution No. 2018-04 by title only as follows: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND ACCEPTANCE OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT RENEWAL NO. 1, CONTRACT NO. BE391, WITH THE
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND
BEAUTIFICATION ALONG STATE ROADS 70 AND 15 WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Administrator MontesDeOca briefly explained this Memorandum of Agreement Renewal No. 1 is the renewal to the existing
Maintenance Contract No. BE391, which expires August 3, 2018. The renewal term for providing service under this
Agreement shall be a period of one year beginning August 4, 2018 and ending August 3, 2019. FDOT will reimburse the
City three quarterly payments of $2,406.37 and one quarterly payment of $2,406.34, for a total amount of $9,625.45
annually. Same as used across the state.
Ritter we do the work and they reimburse us up to the amount.
MDO more like an assistance grant, FDOT has worked with us in upgrades to equipment recently.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
C. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-05 honoring fifty years of Municipal Home Rule — City Attorney
(Exhibit 5).
Council Member Clark moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-05 honoring fifty years of Municipal Home Rule;
seconded by Council Member Ritter.
In the absence of Attorney Cook, Mayor Watford read proposed Resolution No. 2018-05 by title only as follows: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; HONORING FIFTY YEARS OF
MUNICIPAL HOME RULE IN THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION AND COMMITTING TO AN EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE
TO HELP FLORIDIANS UNDERSTAND THIS BENEFICIAL RIGHT, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
We've all seen over the last two years that there has been a huge attack on local government to be able to provide services
and provide what the local citizenship prefers for the area in which they live. FLC has heavily lobbied for home rule. We all
want to stay very viligent in the 2019 legislative session. We are the closest government to the people.
Ritter had an interesting with Patricia Christiansen TCRLC Executive Director, we are in a good situation in Okeechobee
with the staff being able to work with our citizens. In many larger and coastal cities its not the same causing some of these
problems.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
D. Motion to appoint a Voting Delegate for the 2018 Annual Florida League of Cities — City Administrator (Exhibit 6).
August 16-18, Hollywood Florida at the Diplomat.
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Motion and second by Council Members Clark and Chandler to appoint Dowling Watford and Gary as Alternate as a Voting
Delegate for the 2018 Annual Florida League of Cities.
WATFORD — YEA
RITTER — YEA
VOTE:
CHANDLER — YEA
CLARK — YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
E. Discuss a potential name change of the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities — Councilman Gary Ritter
Ritter — at the last TCRLC meeting discussed we are the only regional league of cities with "regional" in the title. Argued it
could be misleading since Indiantown, Fellsmere, and Sebastian are not actually part of the Treasure Coast
designated area. The membership asked
Clark — leave it just like it is, cost to change would not be worth it, we are not part of the Treasure Coast.
Watford — was brought up years ago, brought up same argument as Clark, corporation and expense of changing that too.
Don't have any heart burn one way or the other, think we should leave it as is.
Chandler — we will loose our identity in it.
Ritter — suspect
F. Motion to award a Bid in the amount of $19,580.00 for Project No. PW 03-00-06-18 for pressure washing and
painting City Hall, Fire Department, and Records Retention Building — Public Works Director (Exhibit 7).
Council Member Chandler moved to award Bid No. PW 03-00-06-18 to Painting and Pressure Cleaning by Big Lake, LLC, in
the amount of $19,580.00 for pressure washing and painting City Hall, Fire Department, and Records Retention Building;
seconded by Council Member Clark.
PWD Allen, the Bid was let on June 8, 2018, with no Pre -Bid meeting scheduled; the opening was June 20, 2018. No other
bids received.
Ritter how much stucco will need to be repaired? Not a lot.
Clark — type of paint PCG product, guarantee for 10 years.
MDO — tech sheet on the paint prior to work, doesn't have a fading guarantee
WATFORD — YEA
RITTER — YEA
VOTE:
CHANDLER — YEA
CLARK — YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
G. Motion to approve maximum millage rate for advertisement for 2018 Tax notices, 8.9932 for budget year 2018-2019
— Finance Director (Exhibit 8).
Council Member Ritter moved to approve the maximum Millage Rate for advertisement for 2018 Tax Notices as 8.9932 for
Budget Year 2018-19; seconded by Council Member Clark.
Finance Director Riedel presented the recommendation of advertising the Millage Rate at the maximum allowed. Using the
"Truth in Millage" process, the Rate is calculated by the roll-back/roll-forward Rate, plus one Mill. The current Fiscal Year
(FY) Millage was adopted at 7.9932. Once the tentative Millage is set, the Council retains the authority to lower it through
the budget adoption process, but cannot increase it more than the Rate set and advertised.
$2,188,813.00 total taxable value with CPI and without new construction per the Property Appraiser.
Watford our typical procedures, not necessarily what we will be enacting, but what we use to advertise.
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VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
H. Motion to approve 2018-2019 Budget Preparation and Millage Calendar setting workshop(s) to be held August 215t
at 5:00pm, August 28th at 5:00pm (if needed), First Public Hearing September 4th, 2018 at 6:00 pm, and Final
Public Hearing September 18th, 2018 at 6:00 pm, all to be held in Council Chambers at 55 SE 3rd Avenue,
Okeechobee, Florida — Finance Director (Exhibit 9).
Council Member Ritter moved to approve the FY 2018-19 Budget Preparation and Millage Calendar, setting Workshop(s) to
be held August 21, 2018 at 5:00 P.M., and if necessary on August 28, 2018 at 5:00 P.M., First Public Hearing to be held on
September 4, 2018, and Final Public Hearing to be held on September 18, 2018, both at 6:00 P.M., all to be held in the City
Council Chambers at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida; seconded by Council Member Clark.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED.
Motion to review and approve Health Insurance plans offered through Public Risk Management (PRM) — City
Administrator and Finance Director (Exhibit 10).
Motion and second by Council Members Ritter and Chandler to approve a one year extension of the existing contract with
Public Risk Management (PRM), Inc., Group Health Trust for the Health Insurance Policy, Plan No. PPO 0727 (Blue
Cross/Blue Shield)
Current Plan PPO 0727 will increase $72.15 for employee only coverage from $725.14 to $797.29 (10 percent increase).
MDO — PRM went through, nationally lower on the increase, the 10% is 2% over the average. This does not include the
clinic costs, that is handled in a different agreement. We are still double digits and hopefully working toward a healthier city.
IR - The payouts are less that last years. Some employees are using the clinic which is a long term fix not a short term fix.
Big claims trying to minimize.
MDO same plan as last year, no modifications.
Same level of life insurance brought up for all employees with no increases.
Clark will we have a more detailed discussion about the clinic?
MDO that will be in August or September and will have that information.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER—YEA MOTION CARRIED.
IX. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor
There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 6:47 P.M.
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City of Okeechobee, July 10, 2018 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Bobbie Jenkins
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on June 19, 2018, at
-Lo 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 Father Jim Shevlin, Church of Our Saviour; 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 Gary Ritter
Present
City Attorney John R. Cook
Absent (with consent)
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
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Public Works Director David Allen
Present
Finance Director India Riedel
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?
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 — Mayor
A. Call the 2018 City General Election by Proclamation — "Whereas, under and by virtue of the provisions of the
Charter and the Elections Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Okeechobee, and Florida State
Laws, it is the duty of the Mayor to proclaim and call General City Elections at the time and manner provided
therein; and Whereas, proclaiming General City Elections shall be issued by a Proclamation, at least 90 days
prior to the date of holding of such election, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk; and Whereas,
such Proclamation shall specify the office or offices to be filled, the cause of the vacancy of such office or
offices, and the date of the expiration of the terms of such office or offices; and Whereas, the City Clerk shall
publish the Proclamation in the local newspaper at least twice, once being in the fifth week, and once being in
the third week, prior to the week in which the General City Election will be held. Now, Therefore, I, Dowling R.
Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida do hereby proclaim and declare that a GENERAL CITY
ELECTION is to be held by the duly qualified electors of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, for the purpose of
electing the following officers to serve as such, for four years, beginning January 7, 2019, and ending January
2, 2023, following such election or until their successors are elected and qualified: THREE (3) CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS AND ONE (1) CITY CLERK Said GENERAL ELECTION shall be held on NOvEMBER 6, 2018, during the regular
hours of voting, to wit: from 7:00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.; and during the EARLY VOTING period as provided by State
Law, to be held on OCTOBER 22, 2018, THROUGH NovEMBER 3, 2018; to be held in the County polling or voting
places within the Municipal Precinct(s), which have been established by the Supervisor of Elections and Board
of County Commissioners for Okeechobee County. In Testimony and Witness of the foregoing Notice of
General City Election, 1 have hereunto set my hand as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, and caused
the corporate seal of said City to be affixed, and attested to by the City Clerk, this 10th day of July, 2018."
VI. MINUTES — City Clerk
A. Motion to approve the Summary of Council Action for the June 19, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Council Member V) moved to dispense with the read' and approve the Summary of Council Action for the Regular
meeting of June 19, 2018; seconded by Council Member. There was no discussion on this item.
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA ARRIED.
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VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION — Mayor Time.
A.1.a) Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-01, providing for the Collection and Disposal Services of Residential
Solid Waste customers and establishing a Preliminary Rate Assessment for services - City Attorney (Exhibit 1).
Council Member moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-01, providing for the Collection and Disposal Services
of Residential Solid Waste customers and establishing a Preliminary Rate Assessment for services; seconded by Council
Member ME).
b) Public comments and discussi"OHYE
In the absence of Attorney Cook,d proposed Resolution No. 2018-01 by title only as follows: "A
PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; PURSUANT TO THE SECTION 2.08,
ORDINANCE NO. 784 RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES;
SETTING FORTH A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICES PROVIDED; DETERMINING THE SOLID
WASTE ASSESSED COST FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR; ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT
RATE FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING ADOPTION OF AN ANNUAL RATE RESOLUTION, DIRECTING THE
CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO UPDATE THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY NOTICE THEREOF
TO AFFECTED LANDOWNERS IN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. 14600
Fiscal Year 2017-18 annual costa portioned among customers was $230.64. The annual cost increased to $234.72 per
month for each residence/unit. I.1%
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VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA
RITTER — YEA ARRIED.
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B.1.a) Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-02, providing for the Residential Solid Waste and Collection
Assessment for Fiscal Year 2018-19 - City Attorney (Exhibit 2).
Council Member Mmoved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-02, pr vi ing for the Residential Solid Waste and
Collection Assessment for Fiscal Year 2018-19; seconded by Council Member,
Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. There were none. The total annual
revenue to be collected by this assessment for Fiscal Year 2018-19 is $414,750.24.
b) Public comments and discus 'NOKE
In the absence of Attorney Cook, ea proposed Resolution No. 2018-02 by title only as follows: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHOBEE, FLORIDA; RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES; CONTINUING IMPOSITION OF THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
ASSESSMENT PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION 01-08; ADOPTING THEANNUAL RATE RESOLUTION
AS PERMITTED BY ORDINANCE 784 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19; APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY RATE
RESOLUTION; AND CERTIFYING THE SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT ROLL AS AUTHORIZED BY FLORIDA
STATUTES 197.3632(4)(5) AS NECESSARY UNDER FLORIDA STATUTES 197.3632; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC
HEARING AND COMMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
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VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA / t
MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT �i
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-03, providing for the Commercial Solid Waste Collection and
Disposal Services and Rates for FY 2018-19 - City Attorney (Exhibit 3).
Motion and second by Council Members K and F- to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-03, providing for the
Commercial Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services and Rates for FY 2018-19.
In the absence of Attorney Cook, AQ ead proposed Resolution No. 2018-03 by title only as follows: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKE CHOBEE, FLORIDA; REVISING THE COMMERCIAL RATE SCHEDULE FOR
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2018-2019; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
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WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA OTION CARRIED.
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B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-04 for renewal of Florida Department of Transportation Maintenance
Agreement Renewal #1— Public Works Director (Exhibit 4).
Council Member Mb moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-04 for renewal of Florida Department of
Transportation Maintenance Agreement Renewal #1; seconded by Council Member.
In the absence of Attorney Cook, %[U&&read proposed Resolution No. 2018-04 by title only as follows: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNC OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND ACCEPTANCE OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT RENEWAL NO. 1, CONTRACT NO. BE391, WITH THE
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND
BEAUTIFICATION ALONG STATE ROADS 70 AND 15 WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Administrator MontesDeOca briefly explained this Memorandum of Agreement Renewal No. 1 is the renewal to the existing
Maintenance Contract No. BE391, which expires August 3, 2018. The renewal term for providing service under this
Agreement shall be a period of one year beginning August 4, 2018 and ending August 3, 2019. FDOT will reimburse the
City three quarterly payments of $2,406.37 and one quarterly payment of $2,406.34, for a total amount of $9,625.45
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VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER —YEA CLARK — YEA
BITTER —YEA TION CARRIED.
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C. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-05 honoring fifty years of Municipal Home Rule — City Attorney
(Exhibit 5).
Council Member ALmoved o adopt proposed Resolution No. 2018-05 honoring fifty years of Municipal Home Rule;
seconded by Council Member (*C1
In the absence of AttorneyCook,I'� I Lad proposed Resolution No. 2018-05 b title only as follows: "A
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; HONORING FIFTY YEARS OF
MUNICIPAL HOME RULE IN THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION AND COMMITTING TO AN EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE
TO HELP FLORIDIANS UNDERSTAND THIS BENEFICIAL RIGHT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
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RITTER — YEA f
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D. Motion to appoint a Voting Delegate for the 2018 Annual Florida League of Cities — City Administrator (Exhibit 6).
Motion and second by Council Members MCI and too appoint a Voting Delegate for the 2018 Annual Florida League of
Cities. 1
VOTE:
WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER—YEA MOTI R1E[3
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F. Motion to award a bid in the amount of $19,580.00 for Project No. PW 03-00-06-18 for pressure washing and
painting City Hall, Fire Department, and Records Retention Building — Public Works Director (Exhibit 7).
Council Member NC/ moved to award a bid in the amount of $19,580.00 [to Painting and Pressure Cleaning by Big Lake,
LLC] for Project No. PW 03-00-06-18 foT ,pp�ressure washing and painting City Hall, Fire Department, and Records Retention
Building; seconded by Council Member NV.
The Bid was let on June 8, 2018, with no Pre -Bid meeting scheduled; the opening was June 20, 2018. No other bids
received.
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Page 10 of 13
G. Motion to approve maximum millage rate for advertisement for 2018 Tax notices, 8.9932 for budget year 2018-2019
— Finance Director (Exhibit 8).
Finance Director Riedel presented the recommendation of advertising the Millage Rate at the maximum allowed. Using the
"Truth in Millage" process, the Rate is calculated by the roll-back/roll-forward Rate, plus one Mill. The current FY Millage
was adopted at 7.9932. Once the tentative Millage is set, the Council retains the authority to lower it through the budget
adoption process, but cannot increase it more than the Rate set and advertised.
Council Member V� moved to approve the maxim Millage Rate for advertisement for 2018 Tax Notices as 8.9932 for
Budget Year 2018-19; seconded by Council Memberl.
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Page 11 of 13
H. Motion to approve 2018-2019 Budget Preparation and Millage Calendar setting workshop(s) to be held August 21st
at 5:00pm, August 28th at 5:00pm (if needed), First Public Hearing September 4th, 2018 at 6:00 pm, and Final
Public Hearing September 18th, 2018 at 6:00 pm, all to be held in Council Chambers at 55 SE 3rd Avenue,
Okeechobee, Florida - Finance Director (Exhibit 9).
Council Member moved to approve the FY 2018-19 Budget Preparation and Millage Calendar, setting Workshop(s) to
be held August 21, 2018 at 5:00 P.M., and if needed on August 28, 2018 at 5:00 P.M., First Public Hearing to be held on
September 4, 2018, and Final Public Hearing to be held on September 18, 2018, both at 6:00 P.M., all to be held in the City
Council Chambers at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida; seconded by Council Member
VOTE:
WATFORD - YEA CHANDLER - YEA CLARK - YEA
RITTER - YEA 9N C-ARRtE .
Page 12 of 13
I. !Motion to review and approve Health Insurance plans offered through Public Risk Management (PRM) — City
Administrator and Finance Director (Exhibit 10).
Motion and second by Council Members 5P—and VAo review and approve Health Insurance plans offered through
Public Risk Management (PRM).
Current Plan PPO 0727 will increase $72.15 for employee only coverage from $725.14 to $797.29 (10 percent increase).
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WATFORD — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA
RITTER — YEA TION CARRIED.
IX. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor 91-M.
There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at
Page 13 of 13
Ukeechobee, Horida
NOTICE OF 2018 GENERAL CITY ELECTION
WHEREAS, under and by virtue of the provisions of the Charter and the Elections Chapter 26 of the
Code of Ordinances for the City of Okeechobee, and Florida State Laws, it is the duty of the
Mayor to proclaim and call General City Elections at the time and manner provided therein; and
WHEREAS, proclaiming General City Elections shall be issued by a Proclamation, at least 90 days
prior to the date of holding of such election, signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk;
and
WHEREAS, such Proclamation shall specify the office or offices to be filled, the cause of the vacancy
of such office or offices, and the date of the expiration of the terms of such office or offices; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk shall publish the Proclamation in the local newspaper at least twice, once
being in the fifth week, and once being in the third week, prior to the week in which the General
City Election will be held.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida do
hereby proclaim and declare that a GENERAL CITY ELECTION ,is to be held by the duly qualified
electors of -the City of Okeechobee, Florida, for the purpose of electing the following officers to
serve as such, for four years, beginning January 7, 2019, and ending January 2, 2023, following
such election or until their successors are elected and qualified:
THREE (3) CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
AND
ONE (1) CITY CLERK
Said GENERAL ELECTION shall be held on NOVEMBER 6, 2018, during the regular hours of
voting, to wit: from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and during the EARLY VOTING period as provided by
State Law, to be held on OCTOBER 22, 2018, THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2018; to be held in the
County polling or voting places within the Municipal Precinct(s), which have been established 1$
the Supervisor of Elections and Board of County Commissioners for Okeechobee County. t
TESTIMONY AND WITNESS of the foregoing Notice of General City Election, 1 have
hereunto set my hand as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, and caused the corporate seal
of said City to be affixed, and attested to by the City Clerk, this loll' day of July, 2018.
CMC, City Clerk
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Exhibit 1
July 10, 2018
RESOLUTION NO.2018-01
A PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA;
PURSUANT TO THE SECTION 2.08, ORDINANCE NO. 784 RELATING TO THE
PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES; SETTING
FORTH A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SOLID WASTE SERVICES PROVIDED;
DETERMINING THE SOLID WASTE ASSESSED COST FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL
YEAR; ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT RATE FOR THE UPCOMING
FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING ADOPTION OF AN ANNUAL RATE
RESOLUTION; DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO UPDATE THE
ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY NOTICE THEREOF TO
AFFECTED LANDOWNERS IN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida has enacted Ordinance No. 784, which authorized the
imposition of Solid Waste Assessments against certain assessable property located within the
incorporated area of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida has previously duly noticed and conducted a public hearing
on July 10, 2018, which provided the opportunity to hear testimony and take written objections
from the public and interested parties in accordance with Section 197.3632 Florida Statutes, and
conjunction therewith, provided written notice to all affected property owners as to the effective
time period, geographic area, and the maximum rate to be assessed against each parcel, and such
additional information as required by law, and
WHEREAS, Section 197.3632(5) requires that by September 15 of each year thereafter, the chair of the
local governing board must certify a non -ad valorem assessment roll to the Tax Collector, which is
necessary for the imposition of such assessments; and
WHEREAS, the imposition of an annual Solid Waste Assessment is an equitable and efficient method of
allocating and apportioning solid waste collection and disposal costs among parcels of property
within the incorporated area of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 784 Section 2.08 thereof requires that prior to the adoption of an annual rate
resolution that the City must enact a preliminary rate Resolution, which includes the requirement of
the City Administrator for the City of Okeechobee, to prepare an updated assessment roll; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to continue the Solid Waste Collection Assessment program for the
Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2018, and said assessment is a non -ad valorem assessment;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented
at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly
executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City:
SECTION 1: AUTHORITY.
This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 784; Resolution 01-08, Florida
Statutes 197 and other applicable provision of law.
SECTION 2: PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS.
This Resolution constitutes a preliminary rate resolution as defined in Ordinance No. 784, Section 2.08,
and previously adopted. The amount of the solid waste assessment imposed each Fiscal Year against
each parcel of improved property shall be based on one or more of the following:
a. Classification of improved property reasonably related to the generation of solid waste or
recovered materials.
b. The physical characteristics of a specific parcel or building.
c. Any other factor reasonably related to the generation of solid waste or recovered materials; or
d. Any combination of the foregoing; provided however, that the factor or combination of factors
employed to compute the solid waste assessment shall result in a rate of assessment not in
excess of the special benefit accruing to such parcel of improved property.
Resolution No. 2018-01 — Page 1 of 2
SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.
The services, facilities and programs to be provided to the citizens of the City of Okeechobee for solid
waste collection for the upcoming Fiscal Year include the continuation of a franchise with a solid waste
company acceptable to the City for the provision of such services; for such company to provide the
labor and equipment necessary to fulfill solid waste services; to provide receptacles for collection; to
provide for scheduled and emergency pick up services; to provide for pick-up of white goods, trash and
yard debris; and such other services customarily associated with such franchise services.
SECTION 4: SOLID WASTE ASSESSED COSTS AND ESTIMATED RATES.
It is determined that the solid waste assessed costs to be assessed for the upcoming Fiscal Year is the
estimated sum of $414,750.24 and that this cost will be apportioned among customers at an estimated
assessment rate for the upcoming Fiscal Year in the annual sum of $234.72.
SECTION 5: UPDATING ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ROLL.
That the City Administrator is directed to prepare an updated assessment roll for the Fiscal Year ending
September 30, 2019, in the manner provided for in Ordinance No. 784. The updated assessment roll
shall be certified on a compatible electronic medium with that of the Tax Collector, and shall post the
non -ad valorem assessment for each parcel on the roll, to be presented to the City Council for adoption
at an annual rate resolution, which shall be certified to the Tax Collector before September 15 of the
current year. The City Council may make corrections or alterations to the roll up to 10 days prior to
certification to the Tax Collector.
SECTION 6: PUBLIC HEARING.
The City Council authorizes and sets for public hearing the adoption of the annual assessment roll
pursuant to Ordinance No. 784, Section 2.08, to receive public comment pertaining to adoption of the
annual assessment roll on the following date and time, which shall be duly published by the City Clerk
for the City of Okeechobee, Florida, to -wit:
DATE: Tuesday, July 10, 2018
TIME: 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard.
PLACE: City Hall, 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida.
The City Clerk is further directed to provide any supplemental or additional notice of adoption of the
annual assessment roll as may be deemed proper, necessary or convenient to the City.
SECTION 7: CONFLICT.
All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 8: SEVERABILITY.
That if any portion of this Resolution should be judicially determined to be unenforceable, and then the
balance thereof shall continue to remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 9: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED at a Public Hearing held this loth day of Jam, 2018.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
Resolution No. 2018-01 — Page 2 of 2
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, Florida, th t the attached copy of
advertisement being a Ptk ' c, nO_k�c_e1
in the matter of I 4 lC� O� Rl C'A r y utic T6
Ce-Jnx(L Emus A ur, Rnd 4vi&u -P6r
in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee
County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of
HMiM
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.
Katrina Elsken
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
day of AD
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NOTICE. OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONTINUE IMPOSITION AND PROVIDE FOR .
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES 197.3632, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the
City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, will conduct a Public Hearing to con-
sider continuing the imposition of annual solid waste collection special assessments
for the provision of residential solid waste collection and disposal services within the
incorporated area of the City of Okeechobee, Florida.
The Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Tuesday,
July 10, 2018 in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE 31' Avenue, -Okeechobee,
Florida, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed assessments. All
affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to file written objec-
tions with the City Council within twenty (20) days of this notice. If a person decides to
appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered
at the hearing, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceed-
ings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 persons needing
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk's
Office at 863363-3372 for assistance.
Copies of the Solid Waste Collection, Disposal and Assessment Ordinance No. 784
and all subsequent Assessment Resolutions are available for inspection at the Office
of the City Clerk located at City Hall, 55 SE 3roAvenue, Room 100, Okeechobee, Flor-
ida, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except holidays.
The assessments are a non -ad valorem assessment and will be collected by the Tax
Collector in the same manner as your ad valorem tax bill, to be mailed in November
2018, 'as authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the assess-
ments will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property, which may result
in a loss of title.
By: Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
Attest: Ci_tyClerk Lane Gamiotea,.CMC
Proposed Resolutions No. 2018-01 and 2018-02 -
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Exhibit 2
July 10, 2018
RESOLUTION NO.2018-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; RELATING TO THE
PROVISION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES;
CONTINUING IMPOSITION OF THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION ASSESSMENT
PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION 01-08; ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
RATE RESOLUTION AS PERMITTED BY ORDINANCE 784 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-
19; APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION; AND CERTIFYING THE
SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT ROLL AS AUTHORIZED BY FLORIDA STATUTES
197.3632(4)(5) AS NECESSARY UNDER FLORIDA STATUTES 197.3632; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida has enacted Ordinance No. 784, which authorized the
imposition of Solid Waste Assessments against certain assessable property located within the
incorporated area of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida has previously duly noticed and conducted a Public Hearing
on July 10, 2018, which provided the opportunity to hear testimony and take written objections
from the public and interested parties in accordance with Section 197.3532 Florida Statutes, and
conjunction therewith, provided written notice to all affected property owners as to the effective
time period, geographic area, and the maximum rate to be assessed against each parcel, and such
additional information as required by law, and
WHEREAS, Section 197.3632(5) requires that by September 15 of each year thereafter, the chair of the
local governing board must certify a non -ad valorem assessment roll to the Tax Collector, which is
necessary for the imposition of such assessments; and
WHEREAS, the imposition of an annual Solid Waste Assessment is an equitable and efficient method of
allocating solid waste collection and disposal costs among parcels of property within the
incorporated area of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to continue the Solid Waste Collection Assessment program for the
Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2018, and said assessment is a non -ad valorem assessment;
and
WHEREAS, the City has previously adopted a preliminary rate Resolution for Fiscal Year 2018.19 which
adopted an estimated assessment rate, and which set the matter for public hearing this date to
consider adoption of the annual assessment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented
at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly
executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City:
SECTION 1: AUTHORITY.
This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 784; Resolution 01-08,
Florida Statutes 197 and other applicable provision of law.
SECTION 2: PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS.
This Resolution continues an annual rate resolution as defined in Ordinance No. 784, Section 2.08,
and previously adopted.
The amount of the solid waste assessment imposed each Fiscal Year against each parcel of
improved property shall be based on one or more of the following:
a. Classification of improved property reasonably related to the generation of solid waste or
recovered materials.
b. The physical characteristics of a specified parcel or building.
c. Any other factor reasonably related to the generation of solid waste or recovered materials;
or
d. Any combination of the foregoing; provided however, that the factor or combination of
factors employed to compute the solid waste assessment shall result in a rate of
assessment not in excess of the special benefit accruing to such parcel of improved
property.
Resolution No. 2018-02 - Page 1 of 3
AN
SECTION 3: SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ROLL.
a. It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared that continued imposition of an annual Solid
Waste Assessment consistent with the maximum Assessment Rate schedule in Section 2.08
of Ordinance No. 784, and Resolution No. 01-08, and also as adopted as the preliminary rate
resolution for Fiscal Year 2018.19 adopted by the City Council at a duly advertised hearing
continues to be a fair reasonable method of allocating waste collection and disposal costs
among parcels of property within the incorporated area of the City of Okeechobee, Florida.
b. That the City Administrator has caused to be prepared the assessment roll for the Fiscal Year
beginning October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019, in the manner provided for in
Ordinance No. 784. The solid waste collection and disposal cost for which the solid waste
collection and disposal assessment is intended to pay is $414,750.24. The cost shall be
apportioned among the parcels of real property within the incorporated area of the City of
Okeechobee, Florida as reflected on the assessment roll.
c. It is hereby ascertained, determined, and declared that based upon the findings set forth in
paragraph (a) and the solid waste collection and disposal cost described in paragraph (b), the
Rate of Assessment for the 2018-19 Fiscal Year as set forth in Appendix A and attached
hereto and incorporated herein to continue an increase in the Assessment Rate included in
any notice previously provided to owners of assessable property pursuant to Ordinance No.
784, Resolution 01-8, and Chapter 197 Florida Statutes.
d. That the Solid Waste Collection Assessment Roll as presented by the City Administrator is
hereby approved and adopted for the 2018.20109 Fiscal Year, and the chair of the local
governing board, being the Mayor for the City of Okeechobee, Florida or his designee', shall
certify this non -ad valorem assessment roll on compatible electronic medium to the Tax
Collector for Okeechobee County, Florida by September 15, 2018, which roll shall contain the
posting of the non -ad valorem assessment for each parcel.
SECTION 4: ESTABLISH MAXIMUM RATE OF ASSESSMENT.
That the rate of assessment set forth in Appendix A for the year 2018 is adopted as the rate of
assessment for the 2018-19 Fiscal Year. The City of Okeechobee, through the chair or his or her
designee, reserves the right to make such alterations to the assessment roll for up to ten days prior
to such certification if errors or omissions are discovered in the roll.
SECTION 5: CONFLICT.
All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 6: SEVERABILITY.
That if any portion of this Resolution should be judicially determined to be unenforceable, then the
balance thereof shall continue to remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED during a Public Hearing held this 10th day of Jam, 2018.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
Resolution No. 2018-02 - Page 2 of 3
Appendix A
The assessments will be computed by multiplying the rate of assessment by, the number of dwelling units
for residential property uses. A single unit will be assessed on the following schedule:
The amount to be levied in the year 2018: $234.72
The maximum amount to be levied in the year 2019: $246.45
The maximum amount to be levied in the year 2020: $258.77
The maximum amount to be levied in the year 2021: $278.71
The maximum amount to be levied in the year 2022: $285.29
The maximum amount to be levied in the year 2023: $299.55
The maximum amount to be levied in the year 2024: $314.53
The total annual revenue to be collected by this assessment for FY 2018-19 is: $414,750.24
The estimated total annual revenue to be collected by this assessment for FY 2019-20: $435,477.15
The estimated total annual revenue to be collected by this assessment for FY 2020-21: $457,246.59
The estimated total annual revenue to be collected by this assessment for FY 2021-22: $480,111.57
The estimated total annual revenue to be collected by this assessment for FY 2022-23: $504,107.43
The estimated total annual revenue to be collected by this assessment for FY 2023-24: $529,304.85
The estimated total annual revenue to be collected by this assessment for FY 2024-25: $555,774.51
Resolution No. 2018-02 - Page 3 of 3
Exhibit 3
July 10, 2018
RESOLUTION NO.2018-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA;
REVISING THE COMMERCIAL RATE SCHEDULE FOR SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has determined that for the health and welfare of the community, each
and every place of business, or other type of structure or abode shall be required to place their
garbage and trash for pick up and disposal in a safe and sanitary manner prescribed by the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee entered into a Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
Services Agreement with Waste Management, Inc., of Florida on July 7, 1987, as amended, to
provide such collection and disposal services to the community; and
WHEREAS, as provided in Code Book Section 42-52, the City Council shall establish the charges and
rates for the collection and disposal services required.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented
at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly
executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the Cit j that:
SECTION 1: COMMERCIAL RATES.
Commercial Rates Per month for solid waste collection and disposal services shall be as follows,
from October 1, 2018, to September 30, 2019, (rates below include 10 percent franchise fees):
Pick-upsWeek
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7x/wk
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Container Size
2 CUBIC YO
Collection
$ 34.30
$ 62.44
$ 113.68
$ 157.39
$ 201.08
$ 244.79
$ 288.49
$ 33221
Disposal
$ 10.56
$ 21.11
$ 4222
$ 63,33
$ 84.44
$ 105.55
$ 126.66
$ 147.77
Fuel
$ 484
S 882
S 1607
S 22.27
S 28.46
S 34,66
S 40.87
$ 47.08
$ 49.70
$ 42.09
TOTAL
S 92.37
$ 17127
$ 24229
$ 31398
$ 385.00
$ 456.02
S 527.06
3 CUBIC YD
Collection
$ 86.30
$ 147.39
$ 187.44
$ 216.90
$ 261.08
$ 3C5.28
$ 349.47
-
Disposal
$ 31.67
$ 63.33
$ 95.00
$ 126.66
$ 158.33
$ 189.99
$ 221.66
Fuel
S 12.19
S 21.25
S 27.15
$ 3161
$ 38.11
S 44
$ 51.12
$ 130.16
$ 30959
$ 539.88
$ 62225
S 54.00
TOTAL
S 23197
$ 375.17
$ 457.52
4 CUBIC YD
Collection
$ 102.13
$ 169.08
$ 200.69
$ 250.05
$ 290.56
$ 333.40
$ 376.24
Disposal
$ 42.22
$ 84.44
$ 126.66
$ 168.88
$ 211.10
$ 263.32
$ 295.54
Fuel
14,4
S 24,00
S 2862
S 3571
$ 4157
S 47.76
S 53.95
$ 158.80
$ 277.52
$ 355.971
1 $ 634A8
$ 725.731
$ 58.69
TOTAL
$ 454.64
$ 54323
6 CUBIC YD
Collection
$ 134.43
$ 198.36
$ 262.52
$ 322.54
$ 377.59
$ 432.63
$ 487.68
-
Disposal
$ 63.33
$ 126.66
$ 189.99
$ 253.32
$ 316.65
$ 319.98
$ 443.31
Fuel
S 19.07
S 28.30
S 37.56
S 4623
S 5424
S f"
$ 70.21
$ 748.48
$ 73.16
TOTAL
$ 216.83
$ 363.32
$ 490.07
$ 622.09
$ 874.83
$ 1,00120
8 CUBIC YD
Collection
$ 151.50
$ 21825
$ 274.82
$ 331.42
$ 385.70
$ 441.14
$ 496.58
-
Disposal
$ 84.44
$ 168.88
$ 253.32
$ 337.76
$ 422.20
$ 506.64
$ 591.08
Fuel
S 21.54
S 3128
S 3958
£ 47,89
S 55H
S ftU
S 72.18
$ 863.781
$ 83.11
TOTAL
$ 257.48
$ 418A1
1 $ $67.721
$ 717.071
$ 1,011,81
1 S 1,159.94
#of Cans
1
2
3
4
5
6
1x&vk
$ 8.79
$ 11.58
$ 14.15
$ 17.00
S 25.45
COMMERCIAL
Disposal
$ 3.84
S 7.68
$ 11.52
$ 15.36
$ 1920
$ 2304
CANS
Fuel
$ 1.25
$ 1.65
$ 2.04
$ 2.45
$ 3.66
Total
$ 13.88
S 20.91
$27.71
$34.81
$ 48.31
S 77.88
OPTIONAL
SERVICES
Casters
$ 8.94
per month maintenance
Rollout
$ 8.94
per month per number ofseNcedaysPweek
Lockbar
$ 95.94
perinstalladon
Lock/Unlock/Gate
$ 12.78
monthlyfeeImes Menumber ofpickups1week
Resolution No. 2018-03 - Page 1 of 2
ROLL -OFF COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL RATES
20 yard
30 yard
40 yard
Com actor
Rate per pull plus disposal
$ 186.96
$ 19725
$ 20750
$ 207.50
Fuel per pull
$ 26.09
$ 27.52
$ 28.96
$ 28.96
Total
$ 213.05
$ 224.77
$ 236A6
$ 236A6
WASTED TRIP CHARGES
$ 73.92
Monthly Chargestrwo Haul Minimum
$ 73.93
Disposal: collection & dissal perton
$ 19.57
Garbage perton
$ 35.00
Vegetation perton
$ 16.92
Any additional or special waste collection request over and above contracted service rate can be
negotiated between the customer and contractor.
SECTION 2: RATE ADJUSTMENTS.
The present Franchise, as amended, for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services within the
City of Okeechobee, effective October 1, 2018, to September 30, 2019, is subject to periodic rate
adjustments for consumer price index (CPI) cost of living, diesel fuel surcharge, and adjustments
necessary due to changes in law or regulatory action. Such rate adjustments may affect
Commercial Rates over those set out in Section One, which will not occur without public notice and
public hearing.
SECTION 3: CONFLICT.
All Resolution or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY.
That if any portion of this Resolution should be judicially determined to be unenforceable, then the
balance thereof shall continue to remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE.
The charges and rate established by this Resolution shall take effect on the 1st day of October,
2018.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in regular session this 10th day of July, 2018.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
Resolution No. 2018-03 - Page 2 of 2
l
Exhibit 4
July 10, 2018
RESOLUTION NO.2018-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
ACCEPTANCE OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT RENEWAL NO.
1, CONTRACT NO. BE391, WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AND BEAUTIFICATION ALONG STATE ROADS 70 AND
15 WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, (City) is very concerned over the appearance
of street rights -of -way, sidewalks, medians islands, and interchange areas within the corporate limits;
and
WHEREAS, the City, after discussion with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), believes
that it can better perform the maintenance and landscaping of those areas; and
WHEREAS, the FDOT has agreed to provide annual funds to the City in the amount of nine thousand, six
hundred twenty-five dollars and forty-five cents ($9,625.45) for an initial service term of three years
and may be renewed for an additional three years thereafter by mutual agreement in writing of both
parties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes such an agreement to be in the best interest of the citizens of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented at a
duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly executed
by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City:
SECTION 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement entitled "State of Florida Department
of Transportation Memorandum of Agreement Renewal No. 1, Contract No. BE391, FM No:
432726-1-78-06" between the City and FDOT.
Agreeing to roadside mowing and edging, litter removal, and road and bridge sweeping, as set
out in said agreement, within median islands, interchange areas, and rights -of -way of certain
State roadways in the corporate limits of the City, in exchange for the payment of nine thousand,
six hundred twenty-five dollars and forty-five cents ($9,625.45) annually. Payments shall be
invoiced by the City to FDOT and disbursed as set out in said agreement.
Initial term of said agreement shall be for one year, and may be renewed for an additional one
year, contingent upon written mutual consent executed by the City to FDOT and satisfactory
performance evaluations by FDOT.
SECTION 2: Conflict. All Resolution or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Resolution, or
application hereof, is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion or provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions or applications here.
SECTION 4: Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect August 4, 2018.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in Regular Session this 10th day of Jam, 2018.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
RESOLUTION No. 2018-04 PAGE 1 of 1
4
AGREEMENT NO.:' BE391
FM NO.: 432726-1.78-06
Page 1 of 2
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT RENEWAL # 1
This is an Agreement, between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, an agency of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the
"DEPARTMENT", and CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, a political subdivision of the State of
Florida, existing under the laws of Florida, herein after referred to as the "AGENCY".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT and the AGENCY heretofore on July 26.2017, entered
into an Agreement whereby the DEPARTMENT retained the AGENCY to perform Intermediate
Mowing, Litter Removal, Mechanical Sweeping, and Edging and Sweeping, and;
WHEREAS, said Agreement has a renewal option which provides for a renewal if mutually
agreed to by both parties and subject to the same terms and conditions of the original Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, this Agreement witnesseth that for and in consideration of the
mutual benefits to flow each to the other, the parties agree to a renewal of said original
Agreement dated April 14, 2017 for a period of one (1) year beginning August 41h, 2018 and
ending the August 3rd, 2019. The Department shall pay the Agency for services rendered in
accordance with this Agreement annually, as follows:
Three (3) quarterly lump sum payments will be made in the amount of Two Thousand Four
Hundred Six Dollars and Thirty -Seven Cents (S2,406.37) and One (1) quarterly lump sum
payment will be made in the amount of Two Thousand Four Hundred Six Dollars and Thirty
Four Cents (S2,406.34). The Total annual contract/expenditure amount is Nine Thousand Six
Hundred Twenty -Five Dollars and Forty Five Cents (S9,625.45).
Except as set forth herein, all terms and conditions of said original Agreement shall remain
in force and effect during the term of this renewal. See Attachment A, attached hereto and made
part of this Agreement.
AGREEMENT NO.: BE391
FM NO.: 432726-1-78-06
Page 2 of 2
IN WI'I'NI;SS %Vl II'RLUI'. the AGENCY has caused this Agreement to he executed in ils
behall'this _ _ day oI' by the authorized Io enter into
and execute same by ResolUtion Ntunhcr - - d"ited - — _ _ and
the DEI'AR'1'NIEI\T has executed this Agreement throu�'h its District Secretary Ior Iistrict One.
I-lorida Departtncnt of Trtmsportation. this day of
Signature
NAME:
!Tint
CHW OF OKE.CI-1OBEE
(SEAL) BY:
NAME:
S1LnatUre
Print
STA'1'I: OF FLORIDA1)EPART'�7I:N'I' OF'HIAN'SPOR'I'Al'10`
(SEAL)
l.XeCUth'e Secretary
NANIF:
Print -
DOT District i\ai uenan -eldminisuttur
``� ac1�jApproval:
BY _
District One Secretary or Designee
NA1\4E:
Print
DO'f Lc�oal Review:
SiLmaure Si<,nauire
Availability of Ilmds Approval:
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT NO.: CONTRACT 9 BE391
FM NO.: 432726-1-78-06
Page 1 of I
ATTACHMENT "A"
LOCATIONS AND PRICES FOR CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
Location: 1
Section: 91070000 Mile Post: 8.586-10.349
State Road: SR 70. within enrnmatn limits of thR City
Quantity
Units
Cycle
s
Unit Cost
Location
Cost
Activity
Intermediate Machine
Mowing
0.15
Acres
11
$58.34
S96.26
Litter Removal
0.15
Acres
12
$9.77
$17.59
Mechanical Sweeping
3.97
Edge Mi
12
$39.61
$1,887.02
Edging and Sweeping
1.33
Curb Mi
6
$107.70
$859.45
Location: 2 -�
Section:
91020000
Mile Post:
1.626 -4.131
State Road:
US 4411SR 15 within the corporate limits of the Ci
Cycle
Location
Activity
Quanti
Units
s
Unit Cost
Cost
Intermediate Machine
Mowing
1.54
Acres
11
$58.34
$988.28
Litter Removal
1.54
Acres
12
$9.77
S180.55
Mechanical Sweeping
10.02
Mi
12
$39.61
$4,762.71
Edging and Sweeping
1.29
'Edge
Curb Mi
6
$107.70
$833.60
SUMMARY
Units
Cycle
Activity
Quantity
Cost
s
Intermediate Machine
MovAnq
1.69
$58.34
11
Litter Removal
1.69
$9.77
12
Mechanical Sweeping
13.99
$39.61
12
Edging and Sweeping
2.62
$107.70
6
Total Annual Cost $9,625.45
_Three Quarterly Payments $2,406.37
One Quarterly Payment $2,406.34
Exhibit 5
July 10, 2018
RESOLUTION NO.2018-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; HONORING FIFTY YEARS OF MUNICIPAL
HOME RULE IN THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION AND COMMITTING TO
AN EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE TO HELP FLORIDIANS UNDERSTAND
THIS BENEFICIAL RIGHT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida's voters placed municipal Home Rule powers into the Florida
Constitution on November 5, 1968, during the regular elections as an amendment to
Article Vill; and
WHEREAS, this power has enabled each city, town, and village across the Sunshine State
to consider, adopt, revise, or remove its own laws without the need to seek
legislative permission from the State and has further served as the foundation upon
which every municipality builds its governmental structure; and
WHEREAS, the political climate within the Florida Legislature has recently included many
attacks on these powers; and
WHEREAS, grassroots measures calling such actions wrong and declaring that local
decisions be made at the local level by local officials must continue so that all
legislators clearly understand Florida's Home Rule as a Constitutional power and
one upheld in State Statutes; and
WHEREAS, a 501h anniversary is a fitting time for all municipalities to engage their
respective citizens to educate them about the Florida Constitution and local laws, so
that all Floridians may continue to receive the many benefits of Home Rule.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee,
Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote
of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief
Presiding Officer for the City:
SECTION 1: That this 50th anniversary presents a tremendous opportunity to educate all
citizens about Florida's Constitution, municipal government and Home Rule
authority, and that all necessary resources shall be provided for such public
information.
SECTION 2: That the City of Okeechobee will actively challenge all efforts to reduce or
erode this cherished right and further employ all efforts to ensure State and
Federal government partners understand that a one -size -fits -all approach to
governance is not in the interests of Florida citizens.
SECTION 3: That the tradition of local decision -making in Florida is essential to protect,
as it provides each municipality the ability to preserve and enhance the
myriad characteristics that make each one uniquely special and that
maintains its quality of life.
SECTION 4: That the City of Okeechobee will include this information on its website, as a
regular agenda item for public discussion and within the City of
Okeechobee's services in as many outreach venues as possible.
SECTION 5: Conflict. All Resolution or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
RESOLUTION No. 2018-05 PAGE 1 OF 2
SECTION 6: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion
of this Resolution, or application hereof, is for any reason held invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion or
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions or applications here.
SECTION 7: Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in Regular Session this 10t' day of July, 2018.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
RESOLUTION No. 2018-05 PAGE 2 OF 2
Exhibit 6
July 10, 2018
92nd Annual Conference
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
August 16-18, 2018
Hollywood, Florida
It is important that each member municipality sending delegates to the Annual
Conference of the Florida League of Cities, designate one of their officials to cast their
votes at the Annual Business Session. League By -Laws requires that each municipality
select one person to serve as the municipalities voting delegate. Municipalities do not
need to adopt a resolution to designate a voting delegate.
Please fill out this form and return it to the League office so that your voting delegate
may be properly identified.
Designation of Voting Delegate
Name of Voting Delegate:
Title:
Municipality of:
AUTHORIZED BY:
Name
Title
Return this form to:
Gail Dennard
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Post Office Box 1757
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757
Fax to Gail Dennard at (850) 222-3806 or email gdennard@lcities.com
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PUBLIC WORKS Exhibit 7
.,:., July 10, 2018
To: Marcos Montes De Oca, City Administrator
From: David Allen, Public Works Director
Date: 6/28/2018 II
Re: City Hall, Fire Department and Records Room paint project
The Public Works Department recommends awarding the contract for City Hall, Fire Department and
Records Room pressure washing and painting services. Big Lake LLC in the amount of $19,580.00. The
bid amount for the project is less than the amount budgeted for the project.
There was no mandatory pre -bid meeting for the project. Several local painters/contractors were
informed of the project and inquiries were received from several firms but Big Lake LLE was the only
contractor to bid on the project. Big Lake is a local contractor with a good reputation.
BID TABULATION
OKEECHOBEE CITY HALL, FIRE DEPARTMENT AND RECORDS RETENTION BUILDING PAINT PROJECT
PW 03-00-06-18
Painting & Pressure Cleaning by Big Lake LLC
ITEM NO.
DESCRIPTION
UNIT MEASURE
EST. CITY.
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
Pressure wash and spray 50/50 solution for algae. Repair stucco and seal all wall cracks
1
and make all necessary painting preparations for the City of Okeechobee City Hall, Fire
Department, and Records Retention Building located at 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee,
LS
1
$5,560.00
FL 34974.
2
Seal coat and mask City of Okeechobee City Seal on the North wall of City Hall and take
all necessarymeasures needed to protect the seal from damage during
p g g painting.
LS
1
$950.00
Paint the City of Okeechobee City Hall, Fire Department, and Records Retention Building
3
located at 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974. Paint shall be elastomeric masonry
LS
1
$13,070.00
brick and stucco paint, trim and wall colors (2 colors) to be chose by City.
TOTAL BID AMOUNT
(Based on Bid Unit Prices & Estimated Quantities)
1 $19,580.00
Posted: June 20, 2018 @ 4:30 PM
To be removed: June 29, 2018 @ 4:30 PM
Exhibit 8
July 10, 2018
City Council Agenda: July 10, 2018
Agenda Item
Proposed motions
Motion 1:
Approval of maximum millage rate for advertisement for 2018 Tax notices, 8.9932 for
budget year 2018-2019.
Motion 2:
Approval of 2018-2019 Budget Preparation and Millage Calendar setting workshop(s) to
be held August 21', S:OOpm, August 28th at S:OOpm (if needed), First Public Hearing
September 4d', 2018 at 6:00 pm, and Final Public Hearing September 18th, 2018 at 6:00
pm, all to be held in Council Chambers at 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL.
Background: This proposed rate of 8.9932 is the current rate plus 1 mil.
Total Taxable
FY
Value
96%*
2018/2019
Budgeted
2018/2019 Taxable
$284,316,445
$272,943,787
$259,696,140
Value:
2018/2019 Same
Property Values:
$283,363,539
$272,028,997
(Values w/o New
Construction
Increase in same
$13,495,609
$12,955,785
properties
5%
5%
Millage Rate, 7.9932
generated Ad Valorem
$292729598
$29181,694
$290759803
Revenue
2018/2019
Rollback/Rollforward
$2,157,104
$2,070,820
Millage Rate, 7.6125
w/o New Construction
2018/2019
Rollback/Rollforward
Millage Rate, w/CPI
$2,188,813%
$21101,260
7.7244* *
w/o New Construction
2018/2019
Current Millage Rate
+ 1 mill 8.9932
$295489345
$2,4469411
(w/o New
Construction
Ad Valorem Revenue
with
$2,556,914
2,454,638
New Construction * * *
Taxable Values used within the budget.
**CPI (Change in Per Capita Income) provided by State Statute
***New Construction value $952,906
Exhibit 9
July 10, 2018
PROPOSED
BUDGET CALENDAR
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
06/27/2018 Certification from Property Appraiser
07/10/2018 Set date, time and place for public hearings and set maximum
millage rate for tentative budget (regular council meeting)
08/21/2018 Budget Workshop, 5:00 pm (regular council meeting)
J
08/28/2018 Second Budget Workshop, 6:00 pm (if needed)
09/04/2018 First Public Hearing at 6:00 pm (regular Council Mtg.)
09/18/2019 Final Public Hearing at 6:00 pm (regular Council Mtg.)
All meetings to be held:
Council Chambers at City Hall
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
City of Okeechobee Exhibit 10
s
Memo July 10, 2018
Date: for July 10th meeting
TO: Mayor and City Council
FR: Admin Marco Montes De Oca and India Riedel, Finance Dept
RE: PRM Group Health Insurance
The City's current premium structure for plan 0727:
Employee Only $ 725.14 Empl & Spouse $1,810.34
Empl & child(ren) $1,447.59 Empl Family $2,309.11
The City has had another year of large payout of benefits for our employees and
dependents. ($105.00 paid out for every $100.00 premium, through April. As per the
bylaws of the PRM group the maximum premiums will increase is 6% over the Group. The
Group (PRM members) experience base rating is @ an 8% increase effective 10/1/18.
Based on our higher experience rating than the group, are premiums are 2% higher,
therefore the current PPO 0727 plan premium increase for this fiscal year is at 10%, or a
$50,196 increase.
The city is continuing to take a long term approach regarding the health of its employees by
continuing the current benefits including the Clinic.
Current plan, 0727
City Cost
Deduction
Premium
Per Employee per
per
Employee
Month
Pay Check
Employee Only
$797.29
$797.29
$0.00
Add'I for Spouse
$1,193.17
$150.00
$472.23
Add'I for Child (ern)
$794.33
$150.00
$297.38
Add'I for Family
$1,741.57
$150.00
$734.57
Affordable Care Act required option, 05901
City Cost
Deduction
Premium
Per Employee per
per
Employee
Month
Pay Check
-Employee Only
$627.37
$570.60
$0.00
Add'I for Spouse
$938.86
$150.00
$364.08
Add'I for Child (em)
$624.98
$150.00
$219.22
Add'I for Family
$1,370.36
$150.00
$563.24
55 SE Third Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 763-3372 / (863) 763-1686 Fax
Okeechobee News
July 13, 2018
City considers property tax increase
tZ
By Matteo Milo No. 1. The FDOT has agreed to provide at Florida League of Cities conference and
Farnuy-or�«t&opaat«l
Okeechobee News annual funds to the city in the amount of Councilman GaryRitter as an alternate for
OHCF6aabeen
the position.
At theirJuly l0 meeting, the Okeechobee $9 625.45 for an initial service term of three p
eromamg Renah
Rea dendelcarem
City Council approved a maximum millage di oral whichbe for an ad- • The council awarded a bid in the
maears
a' $' O
h been
threthereafter mutual
rate for advertisement for 2018 tax notices amount of $19,580 for a project entailing
sn a niowe,
score 1984
of8.9932mills for budgetyear2018.19.One agreement. The money pays for city land- pressure washing and painting of the city
mill equals $1 in taxes for every $1,000 of scape maintenance and beautification in-
aand
Okeechobee
cludmg roadside mowing and edging, litter hall; fire department records retention
assessed property value. Tied in with that, buildings. A memorandum from the public
removal, and road and bridgesweeping, 8 P
:Rehab, Pbys cal,
occupational, speech Health Care :i
& out-padem Therapy
the council planned budget workshops for within median islands, `interchan a areas works. director to Administrator Monies De
• of e Facility
Aug. 21 at 5 m:, and Aug. 28 at 5 m,
8 p' 8 p' and rights -of -way of State Roads 70 and 15 Oca stated, "The Public Works Department
Care 17
h be within the corporate limits of the city. recommends awarding the contract for
(if needed6 p.m.,The afirst public hearingpublic
Sept. 4, at 6 p.m., and the final public hear-
•seen a Dementiaand
aanebners
Alahem"eare w
.The council adopted Resolution No,
in will be Sept. 18; at 6 m. All hearings P city hall, fire department and records room
2018-05, which honors 50years of munid-
ncfl
a
, oeudnua hreat
will take place in the co chambers in pressure washing and painting services to
Pal home rule. According to the resolution,
• Fun&summating
'mow "ea
CityHall, 55 S.E. Third Ave: Theproposed gig Lake LLC in the amount of $19,580.
Florida's voters placed municipal home
ratof 8.9932 mills is the currentrateplus rule powers into the Florida Constitution The bid amount for the project is less than
I mill. After the tentative millage is adver- on Nov. 5, 1968, during the regular elec- the amount budgeted for the project. There
F
tilled, the council can reduce the millage tions as an amendment to Article Vill. This was no mandatory pre -bid meeting for the
l•^
rate but cannot increase it for the coming power has enabled each city, town and vil- project. Several local painters/contractorsfiscal
E.+
yea,. lage across the Sunshine State to consider, were Informed of the project and inquiries
In other business at the Tuesday meet- adopt, revise or remove its own laws with- were i¢ceived from several firms, but Big
Ing: out the need to seek legislative permission Lake LLC was the only contractor to bid on
• Okeechobee Mayor Dowling R. Wat- from the state and has further served as the
the project."
ford Jr. called the 2018 City General Elec- foundation upon which every municipality The council's final action was the
lion by proclamation, formally announcing builds it governmental structure. The polit-
b
the beginning of the city election process. ical climate within the Florida Legislature review and approval of health insurance
r
• The council adopted Resolution No. has recently included many, attacks on plans offered through Public Risk Man-
Mark J. Tenniswood, D.M.D.
2018-03, which provides for commercial these powers and grass -roots measures, agement (PRM). A memorandum from
Jenna Tenniswood Bryan, D.M.D.
solid waste collection and disposal ser- calling such actions wrong, and the reso. Administrator Monies D'e Oca and Finance
Clifford E. Bryan IV, D.M.D.
vices and rates for fiscal year 2019, In re- lution declares that local decisions should Director India Riedel to Mayor Watford and
The doctors at Tenniswood Dental
gard to the cost for services provided by be made at the local level by local officials, the City Council states: "The city had an-
Associates have been creating
Waste Management for rubbish removal, which must continue so that all legislators other year of large payout benefits for our
beautiful smiles for over 55 years.
City Administrator Marcos Monies De Oca clearly understand Florida's home rule as employees and dependents. As r the
commented: "Waste Management has a constitutional power and one upheld in P Y
NOW OPEN
continued to provide a high level of service state statutes, A SOth anniversary is a fitting group bylaws of the PRM group, the max-
Wednesdays and every
for our citizens while keeping their rates time'for all municipalities to engage their imum premiums will increase is 6 percent
11, & 31d Saturdays along
competitive. Operationally to see this mi- respective citizens to educate them about over the group (PRM members). Group
with our normal hour's
nor increase over two years shows how the Florida Constitution and local laws, so experience base rating is at an 8 percent
they continue to be efficient, (even) with that all Floridians may continue to receive increase effective Oct. 1. Based on our
Accepting New Patients
labor and fuel costs .increasing." Waste the many benefits of home rile. higher experience rating than the group,.
Affairs Director
e0
Management Government The resolution also states that the City our premiums are 2 percent higher, there-
a
Jeff Sabin addressed the council sincere- of.Okeechobee will actively challenge all fore the current PPO 0727 plan premium
ly and humorously, "We are proud to be efforts to reduce or erode this cherished increase for this fiscal is at 10 percent,
year
serving the City of Okeechobee, and we right and further employ all efforts to en- or a $50,19(i increase. The city is continu-
are willing to come back and talk trash sure that state and federal government '.
anytime!" which was followed by echo partners understand that a one -size -fits -all mg to take a long-term approach regarding
of laughter from those in attendance at the approach to governance is not in the in- the health of its employees by continuing
council chambers. Garbage collection and terests of Florida citizens. The tradition of the current benefits including,the clinic."
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this cost will be apportioned among cus- tial to protect, as it provides each munici-
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tomers at an estimated assessment rate of pality the ability to preserve and enhance
$234.72 for the year. the myriad characteristics that make each to close for repairs
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• Council members adopted Resolu- one uniquely special and that maintains its
tion.No. 2018-04, which provides for the quality of life, the resolution says.. Notice is given that St. Lucie Lock &
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renewal of Florida Department of Trans- • The council appointed MayorWxtford Dam in Stuart will be closing for emer-
portation (FDOT) Maintenance Agreement as the voting delegate for the 2018 annu-
gency repair work from Monday, July 16,
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with scattered thunderstorms. to accommodate vessels that are at the
overnight. Low 72F. Winds light and vari-
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