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2018-09-04
356 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE SEPTEMBER 4, 2018, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING s 55 SE 3RD AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 w SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION 91 PAGE 1 OF 8 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE 11 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor September 4, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Associate Pastor Jim Dawson, First United Methodist Church; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Watford, III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Wes Abney 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 September 4, 2018, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. In the absence of Pastor Dawson, the invocation was offered by Council Member Chandler; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. Deputy City Clerk Jenkins called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Absent (with consent) Present Present Present Absent (with consent; Operations Supervisor Robertson in attendance) Absent (with consent) Mayor Watford asked whether there were any additions, deferrals, or withdrawals on today's agenda. Proclamations and Presentations Item "C" was deferred to the September 18, 2018, meeting. Item "D" was added to present Certificates of Outstanding Achievement to the Okeechobee 8 and Under All -Star Baseball Team. Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comment on matters not on the agenda; there were none. SEPTEMBER 4.2018 - REGULAR MEETING & FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING - PAGE 2 OF 8 357 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II W PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor A. Proclaim the month of September, 2018 as "Hunger Action Month." B. Presentation of Merit Award from Okeechobee Main Street. C. Introduce Police School Resource Officer Brandon Griesemer ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: D. Present the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Baseball Team with Certificates of Outstanding Achievement, Mayor Watford proclaimed the month of September, 2018 as "Hunger Action Month." The Proclamation was presented to Ms. Krista Garofalo, Chief Strategy and Advocacy Officer of the Treasure Coast Food Bank. The document was read into the record as follows: "Whereas, hunger and poverty remain issues of grave concern in the United States, the State of Florida, the Treasure Coast, and the City of Okeechobee, with 5,900 children and adults in Okeechobee County now categorized as food insecure; and Whereas, the City of Okeechobee is committed to taking steps to raise awareness about the need to combat hunger in every part of our City and to provide additional resources that citizens of Okeechobee need, and Whereas, food banks and hunger relief organizations across the country, including the Treasure Coast Food Bank, coordinated Hunger Action Day on September 13, 2018, and will continue to host numerous events throughout the month of September to shed light on this important issue and encourage involvement in efforts to end hunger in their local community. Now, Therefore,1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of September, 2018 as `HUNGER ACTION MONTH' in the City of Okeechobee and call this observance to the attention of our citizens." Okeechobee Main Street's President, Ms. Angie Griffin, explained they were awarded the Outstanding Florida Main Street Public/Private Partnership Merit Award for the beautification of Park Street by Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzer at the 2018 Florida Main Street Awards banquet. She then presented the award to the City, with Mayor Watford graciously accepting it on behalf of the City Council. A photo featuring Park Street business owners with the new Business District and speed limit sign was also presented. This item was deferred to the September 18, 2018, meeting. Council Member Ritter requested the recognition of the Okeechobee 8 and Under All -Star Baseball Team for their outstanding achievement in representing the State of Florida at the 2018 Dixie Youth Baseball World Series held in North Carolina in July. Mayor Watford recognized the Team Members and read the Certificate of Outstanding Achievement in its entirety as follows: "Office of the Mayor, City of Okeechobee, Florida, Certificate of Outstanding Achievement, Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team, The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions; 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions; 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant." Each Coach and Team Member was presented with individual Certificates: Izaak Alaniz, Matthew Belville, David Busbin, Cody Clanton, Walt Fortner, Ruben Guerrero, Kylar Koedam, E.J. McQueen, Levi Larson, John Richards, Jakoah Spencer, Carder Stokes, Head Coach Ruben Guerrero, Assistant Coaches James Belville, Cody Clanton, and Bobby Koedam. Head Coach Guerrero thanked the Council for their recognition and the community as a whole for their constant support, adding these players worked hard and will continue to work hard for a repeat next season as they move up to the next league. 358 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING & FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING -PAGE 3 OF 8 AGENDA VI. MINUTES - City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the August 21, 2018 Regular Meeting and Budget Workshop. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to approve a payment in the amount of $10,000.00 deductible in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Florida Petroleum Liability and Restoration Insurance Program (FPLRIP) for the purpose of assessment and remediation of an aged petroleum spill at the Public Works Facility - Public Works Director (Exhibit 1). B. Motion to approve a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to consider foreclosure proceedings on property located at 1006 Southwest 5t" Avenue - Chief Smith (Exhibit 2). COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Council Member Clark moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the August 21, 2018, Regular Meeting and Budget Workshop; seconded by Council Member Ritter. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Chandler moved to approve a payment in the amount of $10,000.00 for the deductible in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Florida Petroleum Liability and Restoration Insurance Program (FPLRIP) for the purpose of assessment and remediation of an aged petroleum spill at the Public Works Facility; seconded by Council Member Clark. The Public Works Facility has become eligible for funding from FDEP through the Petroleum Restoration Program for further assessment and remediation of a petroleum spill that occurred many years ago when the underground fuel tank in the yard was removed and replaced with the above ground tank that is currently in use. FDEP recently lowered the minimum priority score to fund discharges to scores of 20 or above; our site score is 25. Administrator MontesDeOca explained the deductible covers FDEP to perform a full remediation to the site. Once FDEP receives the deductible, the site remediation will be put on the schedule. He added, funds are available in this Fiscal Year's budget and will be expensed from the gas tax dollars. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK -- YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Motion and second by Council Members Clark and Ritter to approve a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to consider foreclosure proceedings on property located at 1006 Southwest 5th Avenue [Case No. 17-028, Parcel ID: 3-21-37-35-0040-0010Y-0020]. On August 14, 2018, the Code Enforcement Board made a recommendation to have City Council consider foreclosure on the property listed above. According to Code Officer Sterling, the property owner is deceased, there is a house on the property that does not have electric or water and the grass is considerably overgrown. He has only been in contact with the individual who resides there once, as he is only there during the evening. As of August 31, 2018, the fine has accrued to $3,375.00 and continues to accrue at a rate of $15.00 per day. Attorney Cook recommended the City consider foreclosure on this property, but noted the only obstacle he foresees is dealing with the estate probate. SEPTEMBER 4. 2018 - REGULAR MEETING & FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING - PAGE 4 OF 8 359 AGENDA VII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED B. Motion to approve a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to consider foreclosure proceedings on property located at 1006 Southwest 5th Avenue continued. VIII. PUBLIC HEARING FOR FIRST READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCES - Mayor A. Mayor announces that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to consider the first reading of ordinances for the proposed Millage Rate levy and proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19. B. Mayor announces that the proposed Millage Rate levy represents 5.00 percent more than the roll -back rate computed pursuant to Florida Statute 200.065(1). C.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1171 by title only, and set September 18, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. as a final public hearing date, levying a millage rate of 7.9932 for FY 2018-19 - City Attorney (Exhibit 3). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1171 by title only COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Council Member Chandler provided some information on the person living at the address, the deceased property owner's son. The son gets partial electric from another home and gets his water from the parks, Council Member Ritter expressed his concern with the condition of the home, as it appears to be condemnable and has no windows. The windows are covered with plywood making it hard for an individual to escape if there was a fire. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:34 P.M. Mayor Watford announced that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to consider the first reading of ordinances for the proposed Millage Rate levy and proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19. Mayor Watford announced that the proposed Millage Rate levy represents 5.00 percent more than the roll -back rate computed pursuant to Florida Statute 200.065(1). Council Member Ritter moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1171 by title only, and set September 18, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. as a Final Public Hearing date, levying a millage rate of 7.9932 for FY 2018-19; seconded by Council Member Clark. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1171 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED ON ALL REAL AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2018 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; PROVIDING THAT 7.9932 PER THOUSAND DOLLAR VALUATION SHALL NOT BE LEVIED ON HOMESTEAD PROPERTY; THAT 7.9932 VALUATION SHALL BE USED FOR GENERAL CITY PURPOSES; THAT SAID MILLAGE RATE IS 5.00 PERCENT (5.00%) MORE THAN THE ROLL -BACK RATE COMPUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 200.065(1); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN ;EFFECTIVE DATE." 360 SEPTEMBER 4.2018 - REGULAR MEETING & FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING - PAGE 5 OF 8 AGENDA VIII. FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED C.2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1171 b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1171. D.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1172 by title only, and set September 18, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. as a final public hearing date, adopting an annual budget for FY 2018-19 - City Attorney (Exhibit 4). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1172 by title only COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Motion and second by Council Members Chandler and Ritter to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1171. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. Mr. Bob Jarriel addressed the Council speaking in favor of a lower millage rate, without sacrificing the excellent services the City provides. His property taxes increased approximately 37 percent last year and with the increase to property values, he is afraid the citizens who rely on social security income will have a difficult time with the additional expense. The Millage Rate presented is the same rate as FY 2017-18. There being no other discussion, Mayor Watford called for a vote. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Ritter moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1172 by title only, and set September 18, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. as a Final Public Hearing date, adopting an annual budget for FY 2018-19; seconded by Council Member Clark. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1172 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2018, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; WHICH BUDGET SETS FORTH GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF $9,941,199.00, TRANSFERS -IN OF $1,195,215.00, AND EXPENDITURES OF $6,959,394.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $4,177,020.00; PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FUND REVENUES OF $1,907,529.00, EXPENDITURES OF $681,337.00, AND TRANSFERS -OUT OF $350,000.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $876,192.00; CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUND REVENUES OF $4,571,144.00, TRANSFERS -IN OF $171,120.00, EXPENDITURES OF $660,346.00, AND TRANSFERS -OUT OF $845,215.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $3,236, 703.00; OTHER GRANTS FUND REVENUES OF $221,120.00, EXPENDITURES OF $50,000.00, AND TRANSFERS -OUT OF $171,120.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $0.00; APPROPRIATIONS GRANT FUND REVENUES OF $210,000.00, AND EXPENDITURES OF $210,000,00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $0.00; LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL FUND REVENUES OF $3,720.00, AND EXPENDITURES OF $3,500.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $220,00, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." SEPTEMBER 4. 2018 - REGULAR MEETING & FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING - PAGE 6 OF 8 361 AGENDA Vill. FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED D.2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1'l72 b) Public comments and discussion. COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Motion and second by Council Members Chandler and Ritter to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1172. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public; there were none. Administrator MontesDeOca provided a brief summary of the changes discussed at the Budget Workshop and noted these changes have been reflected in the new worksheets distributed this evening. He also thanked the Staff for their continuous hard work on keeping a balanced budget. Mayor Watford commented on the $25,000.00 budgeted for the funding of the Okeechobee Economic Development Corporation (OEDC), adding he was still unsure of this. Council Member Ritter has read the first draft of the Economic Plan provided by the OEDC and believes the plan will lead the City and County in the right direction to progress economically. The General Fund Budget Summary lists the beginning Fund Balance of $4,315,500.00; revenues projected consist of Ad Valorem Taxes $2,181,694.00; Other Fees (utility taxes, fire and casualty insurance premium taxes, public service fees, and business tax receipts) $710,300.00; Intergovernmental Revenues (cigarette, alcoholic beverages, half and one -cent, County business tax receipt, communication taxes, firefighters supplement, and mobile home licenses) $1,645,216.00; Charges for Current Services (fees for building and inspection permits, LDR applications and petitions, franchises, plan reviews, street/alley closings, public records request, and residential solid waste collection) $950,600.00; Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties (court fines, radio communication fees, law enforcement education, investigation reimbursement, unclaimed evidence, and ordinance violation fines) $9,775.00; Uses of Money and Property (interest, investment earning, and surplus property) $100,000.00; Other (small grants, FDOT maintenance agreements, miscellaneous, code enforcement fines, police accident reports, and capital lease proceeds) $28,114.00; Transferred -In from the Public Facilities Improvement Fund $350,000.00 and from the Capital Improvement Projects Fund $845,215.00. The expenditures for each department are listed below: Proposed Budget for General Fund/ 511-Legislative/City Council (pages 4-5) Proposed Budget for General Fund/ 512 Executive/Administration (pages 6-7) Proposed Budget for General Fund/ 2512-Executive/City Clerk (pages 8-9) Total Personnel Cost: $ 109,541.00 Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 94,050.00 FY 2018119 Proposed Total: $ 203,591.00 FY 2017/18 Amended Budgeted Total: $ 192,796.00 Difference: $ 10,795.00 Total Personnel Cost: $ 186,845.00 Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 35,395.00 FY 2018119 Proposed Total: $ 222,240.00 FY 2017/18 Amended Budgeted Total: $ 204,524.00 Difference: $ 17,716.00 Total Personnel Cost: $ 162,329.00 Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 77 055.00 FY 2018119 Proposed Total $ 239,384.00 FY 2017/18 Amended Budgeted Total: $ 208,646.00 Difference: $ 30,738.00 362 SEPTEMBER 4.2018 - REGULAR MEETING & FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING - PAGE 7 OF 8 AGENDA Vill. FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED D.2.b) Public comments and discussion on proposed Ordinance No. 1172 - continued. COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Proposed Budget for General Fund/ FY 2018119 Proposed Total $ 116,260.00 514-Legal Services FY 2017/18 Amended Budgeted Total: $ 115,760.00 (page 10) Difference: $ 500.00 Proposed Budget for General Fund/ Total Personnel Cost: $ 200,526.00 513-Finance Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 130,815.00 (pages 11-12) FY 2018119 Proposed Total $ 331,341.00 FY 2017/18 Amended Budgeted Total: $ 287,427.00 Difference: $ 43,914.00 Proposed Budget for General Fund/ Total Personnel Cost: $ 109,135.00 519-General Services Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 275,349.00 (pages 13-14) FY 2018/19 Proposed Total $ 384,484.00 FY 2017/18 Amended Budgeted Total: $ 396,520.00 Difference: $( 12,036.00) Proposed Budget for General Fund/ Total Personnel Cost: $ 2,119,550.00 521-Police Department Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 377,658.00 (pages 15-16) FY 2018/19 Proposed Total $ 2,497,208.00 FY 2017/18 Budgeted Total: $ 2,345,620:00 Difference: $ 151,588.00 Proposed Budget for General Fund/ Total Personnel Cost: $ 1,427,366.00 522-Fire Department Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 234 950.00 (pages 17-18) FY 2018119 Proposed Total $ 1,662,316.00 FY 2017/18 Budgeted Total: $ 1,668,634.00 Difference: $( 6,318.00) Proposed Budget for General Fund/ Total Personnel Cost: $ 742,140.00 541-Public Works Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 560,430.00 (pages 19-20) FY 2018/19 Proposed Total $ 1,302,570.00 FY 2017/18 Budgeted Total: $ 1,244,392.00 Difference: $ 58,178.00 Public Facility Improvement (Transportation 301) Fund: Beginning Fund Balance of $1,002,747.00; Total Revenue Estimates of $904,782.00; Total Expenditures Projected of $681,337.00 (plus $350,000.00 to be Transferred -Out to General Fund); leaving a Fund Balance of $876,192.00. Capital Improvements Projects (304) Fund: Beginning Fund Balance is $4,344,644.00; Total Revenues Estimates of $226,500.00 (including $171,120.00 Transferred -in from Other Grants Fund); Total Projected Expenditures of $660,346.00 (plus $845,215.00 transferred -out to General Fund); leaving a Fund Balance $3,236,703.00. SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING & FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING - PAGE 8 OF 8 363 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II VIII. FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED D.2.b) Public comments and discussion on proposed Ordinance No. 1172 continued. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING FOR FIRST READING OF BUDGET - Mayor IX. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, ( ' (,_ City Clerk Dowling R. Wat o"rd, Jr., Mayor Other Grant (302) Funds: Beginning Fund Balance is $37,490.00; Stormwater Drainage Grant Revenue $183,630.00; Total Projected Expenditures of $50,000.00 (plus $171,120.00 transferred -out to Capital Improvement Projects Fund); leaving a Fund Balance of $0.00. Appropriations Grant (307) Fund: Beginning Fund Balance is $1,000.00; Total Revenues Estimates of $209,000.00; Total Projected Expenditures of $210,000.00; leaving a Fund Balance of $0.00. Law Enforcement Special (601) Fund: Beginning Fund Balance of $3,220.00; Total Estimated Revenues of $500.00; Total Projected Expenditures of $3,500.00; leaving a Fund Balance of $220.00. WATFORD — YEA CLARK — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA RITTER — YEA CHANDLER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE FIRST BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:53 P.M. Prior to adjournment, Mayor Watford took a moment to recognize Okeechobee News Reporter Matt Tullio, as this is his last meeting covering the City, for the professional coverage he has provided to the City. There being no further discussion, nor items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 6:55 P.M. The next regular scheduled meeting is September 18, 2018. 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, OR i^dr . that the. attached copy of advertisement being a I UG t __ in the matter of in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of � I a(I ) j tI�c Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement, and affiant further says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. 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In amdmm wth the Amalors wkh 06abBties Ad (A j any palm wtth a db3W as ddhed by the AD>, flat weds VmW amxwodaO n tD participate h this mr�dCe CaI�t7RPEroUxthanbvohEhmdWspW 863-7t3-3372. BE ADVISED M 4uM you V63id m mow ay dx mieM pWere vft omr ptyam b1 the Cburd h sypo t or oppastlon m ary Lsn m the �, a OalckxlheQy re Wm or Dan MIDST be prwlded b the CLy @�.M�or�RNhg 18M64k CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE 3RD AVENUE ♦ COUNCIL CHAMBERS ♦ OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND FIRST BUDGET HEARING OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 3 I. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor: September 4, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting and First Budget Hearing, 6:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation given by Associate Pastor Jim Dawson, First United Methodist Church; Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor III. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Wes Abney 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. September 4, 2018 PAGE 2 of 3 V. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS - Mayor A. Proclaim the month of September 2018 as "Hunger Action Month." B. Presentation of Merit Award from Okeechobee Main Street. C. Introduce Police School Resource Officer Brandon Griesemer. VI. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the August 21, 2018 regular meeting and budget workshop. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to approve a payment in the amount of $10,000.00 deductible in the FDEP Florida Petroleum Liability and Restoration Insurance Program (FPLRIP) for the purpose of assessment and remediation of an aged petroleum spill at the Public Works Facility — Public Works Director (Exhibit 1). B. Motion to approve a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to consider foreclosure proceedings on property located at 1006 SW 5th Avenue — Chief Smith (Exhibit 2). Vill. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR FIRST READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCES — Mayor A. Mayor announces that the purpose of this public hearing is to consider the first reading of ordinances for the proposed millage rate levy and proposed budget for fiscal year 2018-2019. B. Mayor announces that the proposed millage rate levy represents 5.0% more than the roll back rate computed pursuant to F.S.200.065 (1). C.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No.1171 by title only and set September 18, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. as a final public hearing date, levying a millage rate of 7.9932 for FY 2018/19 — City Attorney (Exhibit 3). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No.1171 by title only. 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No.1171. b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion. September 4, 2018 PAGE 3 of 3 Vill. PUBLIC HEARING FOR FIRST READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCES CONTINUED — Mayor D.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1172 by title only and set September 18, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. as a final public hearing date, adopting an annual budget for FY 2018-19 — City Attorney (Exhibit 4). b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No.1172 by title only. 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No.1172. b) Public comments and discussion. c) Vote on motion. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING FOR FIRST READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCES — Mayor IX. ADJOURN MEETING — Mayor PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person will need a record of the proceeding, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk recordings are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA, that needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact the City Clerk's Office no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Council in support or opposition to any item on the agenda, a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the City Clerk for the City's records. City of Okeechobee, September 4, 2018 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Bobbie Jenkins CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford c Iled the Regular City Council Meeting and First Budget Public Hearing to order on September 4, 2018, at .0� P.M. in the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. ^ ,,,, Il. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation given by Associate P a im Dawson, First United Methodist Church; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Present Council Member Wes Abney Present Council Member Noel Chandler Present Council Member Monica Clark Present 4 Council Member Gary Ritter Present City Attorney John R. Cook Present City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca Present City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Absent (with consent) Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Present Fire Chief Herb Smith Present Police Chief Bob Peterson Public Works Director David Allen Present Dohn�c RobcrWl Prive P+eseflt AywF w CD,Sen ' Finance Director Riedel -Rreseat Alzey& ansewt 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. D Introduction of SRO B. Griesemer has been deferred. ff `Presentation of Certificates of Achievement to the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Baseball Team for World Series participation B. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda - Agenda Item Form or Comment Card is required. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any comment cards presented for public comment. V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS — Mayor A. Proclaim the month of September 2018 as "Hunger Action Month." Mayor Watford proclaimed the month of September, 2018 as "Hunger Action Month." The proclamation was presented to Mr. Homer Gutierrez and Ms. Krista Garofalo. The document was read into the record as follows: "Whereas, hunger and poverty remain issues of grave concern in the United States, the State of Florida, the Treasure Coast, and the City of Okeechobee, with 5,900 children and adults in Okeechobee County now categorized as food insecure; and Whereas, the City of Okeechobee is committed to taking steps to raise awareness about the need to combat hunger in every part of our City and to provide additional resources that citizens of Okeechobee need, and Whereas, food banks and hunger relief organizations across the country, including the Treasure Coast Food Bank, coordinated Hunger Action Day on September 13, 2018, and will continue to host numerous events throughout the month of September to shed light on this important issue and encourage involvement in efforts to end hunger in their local community. Now, Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor Page 1 of 7 of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of September, 2018 as `HUNGER ACTION MONTH' in the City of Okeechobee and call this observance to the attention of our citizens." B. Presentation of Merit Award from Okeechobee Main Street. Ale 6rAn, Qres-tdal W okM C. Introduce Police School Resource Officer Brandon Griesemer. ITEM HAS BEEN DEFERRED D. Presentation of Certificates of Achievement to the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Baseball Team for their participation in the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series. Council Member Ritter requested the recognition of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Baseball Team for their outstanding achievement in representing the State of Florida at the 2018 Dixie Youth Baseball World Series in North Carolina in July.. Mayor Watford presented the team and Coaches with a certificate. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the August 21, 2018, Regular Meeting and Budget Workshop. Council Member moved to dispense with the reading and approve the �rnmary of Council Action for the August 21, 2018, Regular Meeting and Budget Workshop; seconded by Council Member Discussion: none. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLE — CLARK—YEA BITTER —YEA ON CARRIED. Page 2 of 7 VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to approve a payment in the amount of $10,000.00 deductible in the FDEP Florida Petroleum Liability and Restoration Insurance Program (FPLRIP) for the purpose of assessment and remediation of an aged petroleum spill at the Public Works Facility - Public Works Director (Exhibit 1). Council Member %moved to approve a payment in the amount of $10,000.00 deductible in the FDEP Florida Petroleum Liability and Restoration Insurance Program (FPLRIP) for the prose of assessment and remediation of an aged petroleum spill at the Public Works Facility; seconded by Council Member W. The City Public Works Facility has become eligible for funding from DEP through the Petroleum Restoration Program for further assessment and remediation of a petroleum spill that occurred many years ago when the underground fuel tank in the yard was removed and replaced with the above ground tank that is currently in use. DEP recently lowered the minimum priority score to fund discharges to scores of 20 or above; our site score is 25. mpg- fall udiattm*�deo sr�- �r►or �O 2000. mvo- �i � �Q kNbw�lh� bud- �+ Etas conw u�o,tip INfl- U1h�� luill �Wus � �aw�? ce �eceu;�� Mao- dons Kmo ft C+�VN�tc1�v6W�: `mil _- WATFORD — YEA CLARK — YEA ABNEY — YEA RITTER — YEA B. Motion to approve a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Boar property located at 1006 SW 5th Avenue - Chief Smith (Exhibit 2). 9 i.s anXu,(alj ►io CHANDLER —YEA OTION CARRIED. d to consider foreclosure proceedings on Motion and second by Council Members % and -a to approve a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to consider foreclosure proceedings on property located at 1006 Southwest 5th Avenue. On August 14, 2018, the Code Enforcement Board made a recommendation to have City Council consider foreclosure on the property listed above. According to Code Officer Sterling, the property owner is deceased, there is a house on the property that does not have electric or water and the grass is considerably overgrown. As of August 31, 2018, the fine has accrued to $3,375.00 and continues to accrue at a rate of $15.00 per day. �oolC- Souk o� �a� Nealdd �► ktbd d� fiNs. �f un�ff' rd c u s a d. M hur I cd �UJ� Mlle fug raw �r n m dbuin h Am. #as Xw b4m fid h kd �. f -rQd- Wed onco w boo dan ►* d , 6n ! n ► lj. -� IprouS5- "dd far . os d 2 Mc)aVl 4Wr- 5 WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CH CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA OTIO RRIED. Page 3 of 7 Vill. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR FIRST READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCES — MAYOR Time: J A. Mayor announces that the purpose of this public hearing is to consider the first reading of ordinances for the proposed millage rate levy and proposed budget for fiscal year 2018-2019. Mayor Watford announced that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to consider the first reading of ordinances for the proposed Millage Rate levy and proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19. B. Mayor announces that the proposed millage rate levy represents 5.0% more than the roll back rate computed pursuant to F.S. 200.065(1). Mayor Watford announced that the proposed Millage Rate levy represents a 5.00 percent more than the roll -back rate computed pursuant to Florida Statute 200.065(1). C.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1171 by title only and set September 18, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. as a final public hearing date, levying a millage rate of 7.9932 for FY 2018/19 — City Attorney (Exhibit 3). Council Member 6K moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1171 by title only and set September,18, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. as a final public hearing date, levying a millage rate of 7.9932 for FY 2018-19; seconded by Council Member M b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA iM IOT ON CARRIED. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1171 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1171 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED ON ALL REAL AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2018 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; PROVIDING THAT 7.9932 PER THOUSAND DOLLAR VALUATION SHALL NOT BE LEVIED ON HOMESTEAD PROPERTY; THAT 7.9932 VALUATION SHALL BE USED FOR GENERAL CITY PURPOSES; THAT SAID MILLAGE RATE IS 5.00 PERCENT (5.00%) MORE THAN THE ROLL -BACK RATE COMPUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 200.065 (1); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1171. Motion and second by Council Members and E�to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1171. b) Public comments and discussion. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any questions or comments from the public. e ~^^^. The Millage Rate resente Is he same rate as FY 2017-18. I D(n ill I IQ r� IO �r. (poi jarr d- S U i n fn U.� Views S f s�. R�cunsid�' n e� iq bl� qd hw re rage.. c) Vote on motion. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY— YEA CHA CLARK—YEA RITTER—YEA OTION CARRIED. Page 4 of 7 D.14 Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1172 by title only and set September 18, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. as a final public hearing date, adopting an annual budget for FY 2018-19 — City Attorney (Exhibit 4). Council Member moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1172 by title only and set September 18, 18, at 6:00 P.M. as a Final Public Hearing date, adopting an annual budget for FY 2018-19; seconded by Council Member. b) Vote on motion to read by title only and set final public hearing date. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY— YEA CHANDLER — YEA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1172 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1172 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2018, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, WHICH BUDGET SETS FORTH GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF$9,941,199.00, TRANSFERS -IN OF $1,195,215.00, AND EXPENDITURES OF $6,959,394.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $4,177,020.00; PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FUND REVENUES OF $1,907,529.00, EXPENDITURES OF $681,337.00, AND TRANSFERS -OUT OF $350,000.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $876,192.00; CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUND REVENUES OF $4,571,144.00, TRANSFERS -IN OF $171,120.00, EXPENDITURES OF $660,346.00, AND TRANSFERS -OUT OF $845,215.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $3,236,703.00; OTHER GRANTS FUND REVENUES OF $221,120.00, EXPENDITURES OF $50,000.00, AND TRANSFERS -OUT OF $171,120.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $0.00; APPROPRIATIONS GRANT FUND REVENUES OF $210,000.00, AND EXPENDITURES OF $210,000.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $0.00; LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL FUND REVENUES OF $3,720.00, AND EXPENDITURES OF $3,500.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $220.00; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1172. Motion and second by Council Members and "� to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1172. b) Public comments and discussion. N6 GDW i5�W QWV, The General Fund Budget Summary lists the beginning Fund Balance of $4,189,162.00 (including $398,002.00 roll forward from prior FY); revenues projected consist of Ad Valorem Taxes $2,075,803.00; Other Fees (utility taxes, fire and casualty insurance premium taxes, public service fees, and business tax receipts) $679,000.00; Intergovernmental Revenues (cigarette, alcoholic beverages, half and one -cent, County business tax receipt, communication taxes, firefighters supplement, and mobile home licenses) $1,540,385.00; Charges for Current Services (fees for building and inspection permits, LDR applications and petitions, franchises, plan reviews, street/alley closings, public records request, and residential solid waste collection) $973,750.00; Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties (court fines, radio communication fees, law enforcement education, investigation reimbursement, unclaimed evidence, and ordinance violation fines) $14,450.00; Uses of Money and Property (interest, investment earning, and surplus property) $1,000.00; Other (small grants, FDOT maintenance agreements, miscellaneous, code enforcement fines, police accident reports, and capital lease proceeds) $37,946.00; Transferred -In from the Public Facilities Improvement Fund $350,000.00 and from the Capital Improvement Projects Fund $535,453.00. The expenditures for each department are listed below: Proposed Budget for General Fund/ Total Personnel Cost: $ 109,541.00 511-Legislative/City Council Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 94,050.00 (pages 4-5) FY 2018/19 Proposed Total: $ 203,591.00 FY 2017/18 Amended Budgeted Total: $ 192,796.00 Difference: $ 10,795.00 Page 5 of 7 Proposed Budget for General Fund/ Total Personnel Cost: $ 186,845.00 512 Executive/Administration Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 35,395.00 (pages 6-7) FY 2018/19 Proposed Total: $ 222,240.00 FY 2017/18 Amended Budgeted Total: $ 204,524.00 Difference: $ 17,716.00 Proposed Budget for General Fund/ Total Personnel Cost: $ 162,329.00 2512-Executive/City Clerk Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 77,055.00 (pages 8-9) FY 2018119 Proposed Total $ 239,384.00 FY 2017/18 Amended Budgeted Total: $ 208,646.00 Difference: $ 30,738.00 Proposed Budget for General Fund/ FY 2018/19 Proposed Total $ 116,260.00 514-Legal Services FY 2017/18 Amended Budgeted Total: $ 115,760.00 (page 10) Difference: $ 500.00 Proposed Budget for General Fund/ Total Personnel Cost: $ 200,526.00 513-Finance Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 130,815.00 (pages 11-12) FY 2018/19 Proposed Total $ 331,341.00 FY 2017/18 Amended Budgeted Total: $ 287,427.00 Difference: $ 43,914.00 Proposed Budget for General Fund/ Total Personnel Cost: $ 109,135.00 519-General Services Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 275,349.00 (pages 13-14) FY 2018119 Proposed Total $ 384,484.00 FY 2017/18 Amended Budgeted Total: $ 396,520.00 Difference: $( 12,036.00) Proposed Budget for General Fund/ Total Personnel Cost: $ 2,119,550.00 521-Police Department Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 377,658.00 (pages 15-16) FY 2018/19 Proposed Total $ 2,497,208.00 FY 2017/18 Budgeted Total: $ 2,345,620.00 Difference: $ 151,588.00 Proposed Budget for General Fund/ Total Personnel Cost: $ 1,427,366.00 522-Fire Department Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 234,950.00 (pages 17-18) FY 2018119 Proposed Total $ 1,662,316.00 FY 2017/18 Budgeted Total: $ 1,668,634.00 Difference: $( 6,318.00) Proposed Budget for General Fund/ Total Personnel Cost: $ 742,140.00 541-Public Works Total Supplies and Other Services: $ 560,430.00 (pages 19-20) FY 2018/19 Proposed Total $ 1,302,570.00 FY 2017/18 Budgeted Total: $ 1,244,392.00 Difference: $ 58,178.00 Public Facility Improvement (Transportation 301) Fund: Beginning Fund Balance of $1,002,747.00; Total Revenue Estimates of $904,782.00; Total Expenditures Projected of $681,337.00 (plus $350,000.00 to be Transferred -Out to General Fund); leaving a Fund Balance of $876,192.00. Page 6 of 7 Capital Improvements Projects (304) Fund: Beginning Fund Balance is $4,344,644.00; Total Revenues Estimates of $226,500.00 (including $171,120.00 Transferred -in from Other Grants Fund); Total Projected Expenditures of $660,346.00 (plus $845,215.00 transferred -out to General Fund); leaving a Fund Balance $3,236,703.00. Other Grant (302) Funds: Beginning Fund Balance is $37,490.00; Stormwater Drainage Grant Revenue $183,630.00; Total Projected Expenditures of $50,000.00 (plus $171,120.00 transferred -out to Capital Improvement Projects Fund); leaving a Fund Balance of $0.00. Appropriations Grant (307)) Fund: Beginning Fund Balance is $1,000.00; Total Revenues Estimates of $209,000.00; Total Projected Expenditures of $210,000.00; leaving a Fund Balance of $0.00. Law Enforcement Special (601) Fund: Beginning Fund Balance of $3,220.00; Total Estimated Revenues of $500.00; Total Projected Expenditures of $3,500.00; leaving a Fund Balance of $220.00. M dr- ask 4o ftm i L buy fo fs p H ers. MD - C s Ue coed o llUor o �n Der Su,(a�s r6 (nd udid th GU �S . Wwas rQf-U s. lqcludis�V&Seo Fp Ai r boW3 as d1's oil -, v- \ I Mldw OK- VoK old Di o CO OM fF_ Nfad► �.1 o Dr)c, �r-dM d�. cis duyl, w1 .cam irqo iu, of ,GtVu� fin fla i , t" I S-�Il d�n� K►�� t� said sLol� �►lamic �. MDR- ` W Aaff lU, Glo)' IR, 1 Vitt W o�n C��- read ISM brae off' conom�c had �st�uns heen �L rfm. brfafl, d leads �s � W v) �� di �c �,�s I��I1�1,1C� ll �n 061e. 9 f ro y c) Vote on motion. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CHAND — EA CLARK — YEA RITTER — YEA MOTION CARRIED. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING FOR FIRST READING OF BUDGET ORDINANCES— Mayor ime:. 3 IX. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor ((,,,,�� There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting atU� O P.M. Page 7 of 7 6. GR. lumdou�s are b�rd�d uq i dusn1 look �R is I me in. �1Nul o-N�' C�hans do u�r Inau�? Ne- lot of work �0a+ uua aFl� damn {o OY U-b- Ma►�rn- u�iu s�1l VY u���iin a po�'h�n trF rpscrves �a vo- 'i,g93a is `ems IQsb4� sad of �{�, � used 1 ba.lMQ bule - k6y, �Du� �s �cr�wwGtj �a� ic�.K�v� �bo� �- valorem � mc- Sb, ago m f ` 0 bf 4daskAd its " � MA lad NA'60 ua�*YGA onrera� UP w qw Uz �Ip� preakd MattI/�Preercmaar Pchm. vl I ICG ul uivc 1VluNor OkeecWbee, F[oriba hunger and poverty remain issues of grave concern in the United States, the State of Florida, the Treasure Coast, and the City of Okeechobee, with 5,900 children and adults in Okeechobee County now categorized as food insecure; and the City of Okeechobee is committed to taking steps to raise awareness about the need to combat hunger in every part of our City and to provide additional resources that citizens of Okeechobee need, and , WHEREAS, food banks and hunger relief organizations across the country, including the Treasure Coast Food Bank, coordinated Hunger Action Day on September 13, 2018 and will continue to host numerous events throughout the month of September to shed light on this important issue and encourage involvement in efforts to end hunger in their local community. NOW, THEREFORE,1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2018 as "Hunger Action Month" in the City of Okeechobee and call this observance to the attention of our citizens. In witness whereof, on September 4, 2018, I have set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed i Lane Gam tea, CMC, City Clerk Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida. i Presented to Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions - y 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018, Ihave set mvhand and caused this seal to be affixed R. Watford, Jr., Mayor camiotea, CMC, City Clef k Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida. Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018, Ihave set my, hand and caused this seal to be affixed R. Wafford, Jr.; Mayor Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida i Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District S Champions :EA 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018, Ihave set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed A Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida I✓ / Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions 2018 Florida Dixie Mouth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018, Ihave set my.hand and caused this seal to bye affixed Dowling R. a ora'rjr., Mayor Attest. Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida. Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018, I have set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed Lane Gamlotea, City Clerk Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018,1have set my -hand and caused this seal to be affixed or r � y r O w ng a r. ayo Attest.• i a Lane Garniotea; CMC, City Clet k Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida. � If' r Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and 'Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star 'Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions r 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018,1have set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida. i Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth. Machine Pitch. District 8 Champions 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018, fhave set m v hand and caused this seal to be affixed R. Watford, Jr., Mayer -�A Lane Gamotea, CMC, City Clerk Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018, 1-have set my -hand and caused M be affixed is seal Dowling R. Wdtforcrl Jr., Mayor 11 1 -4 / Y"K , : C CMC, City Clerk Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida. Presented to F024 Fe2"" Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018, Ihave set my hand and caused this seal to he ed Dowling R Wa o d, Jr., Mayor Aftest.• 6� Lane Cat iotea, CMC, City Clerk Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida r Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World. Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018,1have set mvhand and caused this seal to be affixed vowiins tL w zy©r Lame Gamiotea., CMC, City Clerk Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida. Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018,1have 3 set.myShand and caused this seal to be affixed Dowling R. Watfotff, Jr., Mayor Attest. Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018,1have set m v hand and caused this seal to he affixed Dowling R. Watffird, Jr.,41ayor � _ n fw Lane Gamiotea,`CMC, City Clerk Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions f 2018 Florida. Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions E 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant i IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018, Ihave set myhand and caused this seal to be affixed '+� J /l,� j owling R. Nqva ord, r., Mayor Affcst.• Ilk Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk 1£ Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida. Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant k k IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018,1 have set myhand and caused this seal to bg affixed R. W4tfcird, Jr., Mayor Lane Camiotea, C, City Clerk Office of the Mayor City of Okeechobee, Florida v �r Through your Dedication, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit as a Member of the Okeechobee 8U All -Star Team The City of Okeechobee, Florida is proud to hereby recognize your achievement as: 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions v 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch State Champions 2018 Dixie Youth World Series Participant IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on September 4, 2018,1have set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed R. Watfofd, Jr.`, Attest.,,�/�//ti Labe Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins From: Robin Brock Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2018 12:39 PM To: Bobbie Jenkins Subject: Dixie Youth Baseball team and coaches Attachments: Dixie Youth World Series.docx Dixie Youth Baseball All -Stars 8U World Series Coaches: James Belville✓ Cody Clanton ✓ Ruben Guerrero Bobby Koedam ✓ Players: Izaak Alaniz ✓ Matthew Beville✓ David Busbin✓ Cody Clanton Walt Fortner/ Ruben Guerrero Kylar Koedam ✓ E.J. McQueen/ Levi Larson ✓ John Richards Jakoah Spencer/ Carder "DXe" Stokes, Robin Brock Executive Assistant City of Okeechobee 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 (863)763-3372 (863)763-9812 (direct) FAX: (863)763-1686 Email: rbrock(aD_cityofokeechobee. com Website: http://www.cityofokeechobee.com NOTICE: Due to Florida's broad public record laws, this email may be subject to public disclosure. OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee eight and under All -Stars battled hard but couldn't come away with the championship in the Dixie Youth World Series held in Lumberton, N.C. from July 27 through July 29, 2018. The 8U All -Stars had ridden a wave of momentum throughout the district and state championships, but that momentum wasn't quite enough to carry them to the finish line. Still, coach Ruben Guerrero is proud of his team. This is the Okeechobee 8U All -Stars, shortly after defeating Lumberton in their last game of the 2018 Dixie Youth World Series. Special to the Okeechobee News. "They did an excellent job," said Guerrero, "they played well and they represented both Florida and Okeechobee well. I couldn't ask for a better group of kids." The All -Stars faced the South Carolina team for their first game and despite going up in the early innings, South Carolina was able to come back and win 11-6. Next Okeechobee faces Texas in game that got away from the All -Stars and saw them fall 15-3• "We were just over -matched against Texas," explained Guerrero. "They say everything is bigger in Texas, and those were some big boys." One factor the All -Stars had to deal with was the change in pitching style that came with playing in the World Series. Throughout their season, the All -Stars had played with machine pitching, but in the World Series they were forced to switch to having a coach pitch. And, the All -Stars had to make that adjustment while facing the best teams in the country, all who had been already using coach pitch throughout their respective seasons. "In the future I think the Florida teams have to be on the same page, either we go with machine pitch or coach pitch," said Guerrero. "It's hard to make that adjustment in the World Series." The All -Stars third game against Georgia was called `one of the best games in the whole tournament' by one of the announcers calling the game for the audience watching online. Both defenses made great plays, but some baserunning mistakes came back to haunt Okeechobee and they fell 2-1. The final game saw Okeechobee facing the hometown team Lumberton, and also saw Okeechobee get back some of their swagger that they flashed in the district and state tournament. The All -Stars rolled over Lumberton 16-7. "It was an awesome experience for the kids," Guerrero said. "That town did so much for them, Lumberton was awesome. The kids made pins and it was great seeing them talk to the kids on other teams and watch them trade pins with each other. I think they enjoyed that the most, collecting all the pins from different states." Now the players that made up the 8U team will move on to the 9 and 10-year-old division, and they'll adjust to the next change in their game, having a player pitch instead of a machine or coach. "We're going to try to keep these kids together," said Guerrero. "I'm super excited for next year, but my main goal is when all these kids turn 1o, we make another run at the state title and the World Series." KI 1 z, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PUBLIC WORKS Okeechobee Memo Exhibit 1 FLORIDA • rounded 1915 Sept 4, 2018 To: Marcos Montes De Oca, City Administrator From: David Allen, Public Works Director Date: 8/23/2018 Re: Florida DEP Florida Petroleum Liability and Restoration Insurance Program (FPLRIP) Deductible Payment The City of Okeechobee Public Works Facility has become eligible for DEP Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) funding for further assessment and remediation of a petroleum spill that occurred many years ago. The discharge occurred when the old underground fuel tank in the yard was removed and replaced with the above ground tank that is currently in use. DEP recently lowered the priority score to fund discharges with scores 20 or above, the score for our site is 25. The lower threshold provides State funding for remediation of our discharge site. The PLRIP deductible is $10,000.00 which is a significant amount. However, when compared with the potential liability to the City of the contamination, the expenditure is well warranted. Having the discharge and accompanied contamination remediated will benefit the City as: 1. Future liability to the City will be greatly limited as the City will have met the requirements of FDEP for remediation. 2. Due to the potential need for future action, the area of the old underground tank in the Public Works Yard has been left unpaved. The location is central in the public works yard and regularly has standing water after rain storms. After remediation is complete, the area can be paved and better utilized Area of old underground Storage Tank IM1N fiTII SI ggg G Aerial View Exhibit 2 Sept 4, 2018 Case #17-028 Lorene Mott 1006 SW 5th Avenue Lots: 2, 3 & 4 Blk: 7 Sec: South Okeechobee Parcel: 3-21-37-35-0040-0010Y-0020 On August 14, 2018 the Code Enforcement Board made a recommendation to have City Council consider foreclosure on the property listed above. According to Code Officer Sterling the property owner is deceased. The property has a house with no electricity/water and the grass is veryovergrown. As of August 31St the fine has accrued to $3,375.00 and continues to accrue at a rate of $15.00 per day. Exhibit 3 Sept 4, 2018 ORDINANCE NO. 1171 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A MILLAGE RATE TO BE LEVIED ON ALL REAL AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2018 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; PROVIDING THAT 7.9932 PER THOUSAND DOLLAR VALUATION SHALL NOT BE LEVIED ON HOMESTEAD PROPERTY; THAT 7.9932 VALUATION SHALL BE USED FOR GENERAL CITY PURPOSES; THAT SAID MILLAGE RATE IS 5.00 PERCENT (5.00%) MORE THAN THE ROLL -BACK RATE COMPUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTE 200.065 (1); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 166, Florida Statutes and Article VII, §2 of the Florida Constitution, the City of Okeechobee, Florida, has the governmental, corporate and proprietary powers to conduct municipal government; and WHEREAS, these powers include to adopt millage rates to be levied by the City Council on all taxable real and tangible personal property within the City each Fiscal Year; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee deems it necessary and advisable to adopt and levy a millage rate for the City for the Fiscal Year 2018-19; and NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained 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: A millage rate is hereby adopted and levied by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019, pursuant to the Laws and Constitution of the State of Florida. The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, hereby levies a tax of 7.9932 per thousand dollar valuation on all real and tangible personal property within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee, provided however, that 7.9932 shall not be levied upon property in the City of Okeechobee claimed and allowed as homestead on the general laws of the State of Florida. Section 2: That as designated in Section 1, hereof, 7.9932 per thousand dollar valuation shall be used for general City purposes in carrying on and conducting the government of said City. Section 3: The millage rate adopted is 5.00 percent more than the roll -back rate as computed in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 200.065(1). Section 4: That this Ordinance was proposed, considered, and adopted under the provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 166 and Section 200.065. Section 5: The Finance Department shall furnish a certified copy of this Ordinance upon second reading and final adoption to the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser, the Okeechobee County Tax Collector, and the Florida Department of Revenue as required by law. Ordinance No. 1171 Page 1 of 2 Section 6: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 7: If any provision or portion of this Ordinance is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 8: This Ordinance shall take effect October 1, 2018. INTRODUCED for First Reading and Public Hearing on the 4th day of September, 2018. Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second Reading and Final Public Hearing on the 18th day of September, 2018. ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor Ordinance No. 1171 Page 2 of 2 Exhibit 4 Sept 4, 2018 ORDINANCE NO. 1172 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2018, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; WHICH BUDGETSETS FORTH GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF $9,941,199.00, TRANSFERS -IN OF $1,195,215.00, AND EXPENDITURES OF $6,959,394.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $4,177,020.00; PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FUND REVENUES OF $1,907,529.00, EXPENDITURES OF $681,337.00, AND TRANSFERS -OUT OF $350,000.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $876,192.00; CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUND REVENUES OF $4,571,144.00, TRANSFERS -IN OF $171,120.00, EXPENDITURES OF $660,346.00, AND TRANSFERS -OUT OF $845,215.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $3,236,703.00; OTHER GRANTS FUND REVENUES OF $221,120.00, EXPENDITURES OF $50,000.00, AND TRANSFERS -OUT OF $171,120.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $0.00; APPROPRIATIONS GRANT FUND REVENUES OF $210,000.00, AND EXPENDITURES OF $210,000.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $0.00; LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL FUND REVENUES OF $3,720.00, AND EXPENDITURES OF $3,500.00, LEAVING A FUND BALANCE OF $220.00; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained 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 City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, after having held a public hearing on the annual budget, including General Fund, Public Facilities Improvement Fund, Other Grants Fund, Appropriations Grant Fund, Capital Improvement Projects Fund, and Law Enforcement Special Fund, hereby adopts as its annual budget the expenditures, as fully set forth below, for the City of Okeechobee for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019. GENERAL FUND Revenues: Fund Balance $ 4,315,500.00 Ad Valorem Taxes - 7.9932 $ 2,181,694.00 Other Fees $ 710,300.00 Intergovernmental Revenue $ 1,645,216.00 Charges for Current Services $ 950,600.00 Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties $ 9,775.00 Uses of Money and Property $ 100,000.00 Other Revenues $ 28,114.00 TOTAL REVENUES $ 9,941,199.00 Transfer -In from Public Facilities Improvement Fund $ 350,000.00 Transfer -In from Capital Improvement Projects Fund S 845.215.00 TOTAL REVENUES AND TRANSFERS $11,136,414.00 Expenditures- Legislative $ 203,591.00 Executive $ 222,240.00 City Clerk $ 239,384.00 Financial Services $ 331,341.00 Legal Counsel $ 116,260.00 General Services $ 384,484.00 Law Enforcement $ 2,497,208.00 Fire Protection $ 1,662,316.00 Road and Street Facilities $ 1.302.570.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 6,959,394.00 GENERAL FUND BALANCE $ 4,177,020.00 Ordinance No. 1172 Page 1 of 3 A PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FUND Revenues• Fund Balance $ 1,002,747.00 Revenues $ 904.782.00 TOTAL REVENUES $ 1,907,529.00 Expenditures: TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 681,337.00 Transfer -Out to General Fund $ 350.000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND TRANSFERS $ 1,031,337.00 PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FUND BALANCE $ 876,192.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUND Revenues: Fund Balance $ 4,344,644.00 Revenues $ 226,500.00 TOTAL REVENUES $ 4,571,144.00 Transfer -In from Other Grants Fund $ 171.120.00 TOTAL REVENUES AND TRANSFERS $ 4,742,264.00 Expenditures: TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 660,346.00 Transfer -Out to General Fund $ 845.215.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND TRANSFERS $ 1,505,561.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUND BALANCE $ 3,236,703.00 OTHER GRANTS FUND Revenues• Fund Balance $ 37,490.00 Revenues $ 183.630.00 TOTAL REVENUES $ 221,120.00 Expenditures• TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 50,000.00 Transfer -Out to Capital Improvement Projects Fund $ 171.120.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND TRANSFERS $ 221,120.00 OTHER GRANTS FUND BALANCE $ 0.00 APPROPRIATION GRANTS FUND Revenues• Fund Balance $ 1,000.00 Revenues $ 209.000.00 TOTAL REVENUES $ 210,000.00 Expenditures: TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 210,000.00 APPROPRIATION GRANTS FUND BALANCE $ 0.00 LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL FUND Revenues• Fund Balance $ 3,220.00 Revenues $ 500.00 TOTAL REVENUES $ 3,720.00 Expenditures: TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 3,500.00 LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL FUND BALANCE $ 220.00 Ordinance No. 1172 Page 2 of 3 Section 2: That this Ordinance was proposed, considered and adopted under the provisions of Chapter 166 and 200.065 Florida Statues. Section 3: The Finance Department shall furnish a certified copy of this Ordinance upon second reading and final adoption to the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser, the Okeechobee County Tax Collector, and the Florida Department of Revenue as required by law. Section 4: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 5: If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 6: This ordinance shall be effective October 1, 2018. INTRODUCED for First Reading and Public Hearing on the 4th day of September, 2018. Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second Reading and Final Public Hearing on the 18th day of September, 2018. ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor Ordinance No. 1172 Page 3 of 3 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET GENERAL FUND RECAPITULATION - REVENUE AND EXPENSES 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED F/Y Beginning Fund Balance $ 3,791,160 $ 4,337,467 $ 3,791,160 $ 4,315,500 $ 4,315,500 Roll fonvard from previous year $ 180,709 $ 272,137 $ 398,002 $ 3,971,869 $ 4,609,604 $ 4,189,162 $ 4,315,500 $ 4,315,500 REVENUES 96% AD VALOREM 7.9932 $ 1,914,819 $ 1,957,528 $ 2,075,803 $ 2,095,000 $ 2,181,694 OTHER FEES $ 682,600 $ 804,420 $ 679,000 $ 761,400 $ 710,300 INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 1,431,235 $ 1,608,888 $ 1,540,385 $ 1,611,000 $ 1,645,216 CHARGES FOR SERVICES $ 968,645 $ 1,018,249 $ 973,750 $ 973,000 $ 950,600 FINES, FORFEITURES & PE $ 14,770 $ 19,716 $ 14,450 1 $ 11,350 $ 9,775 USES OF MONEY & PROPE $ 1,000 $ 1,255 $ 1,000 $ 110,000 $ 100,000 OTHER REVENUES $ 37,946 $ 47,531 $ 1 37,946 $ 41,364 $ 28,114 $ 5,051,015 $ 5,457,587 $ 5,322,334 $ 5,603,114 $ 5,625,699 TRANSFERS - IN Public Facilities Fund (Transfei $ 350,000 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 CDBG $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Capital Pro' /Im rovement Fun $ 796,722 $ - $ 535,453 $ 136,335 $ 845,215 TOTAL REVENUES $ 6,378,446 1 $ 6,079,724 1 $ 6,605,789 1 $ 6,089,449 1 $ 6,820,914 EXPENDITURES LEGISLATIVE $ 182,699 $ 135,665 $ 192,796 $ 125,527 $ 203,591 EXECUTIVE $ 195,341 $ 186,238 $ 204,524 $ 196,387 $ 222,240 CITY CLERK $ 216,170 $ 190,847 $ 208,646 $ 194,410 $ 239,384 FINANCIAL SERVICES $ 279,391 $ 257,124 $ 287,427 $ 263,655 $ 331,341 LEGAL COUNCIL $ 75,710 $ 165,882 $ 115,760 $ 60,265 $ 116,260 GENERAL SERVICES $ 375,544 $ 344,920 $ 396,520 $ 373,138 $ 384,484 LAW ENFORCEMENT $ 2,264,083 $ 2,082,051 $ 2,345,620 $ 2,243,171 $ 2,497,208 FIRE PROTECTION $ 1,587,869 $ 1,493,016 $ 1,668,634 $ 1,615,536 $ 1,662,316 ROAD & STREET FACILITI $ 1,230,079 $ 1,111,379 $ 1,244,392 $ 1,150,550 $ 1,302,570 TOTAL GEN. OPER. EXPENDITURES 1 $ 6,406,886 $ 5,967,122 1 $ 6,664,319 1 $ 6,222,639 1 $ 6,959,394 FISCAL YEAR ENDING FUND BALANCE 1 $ 3,762,720 1 $ 4,450,069 1 $ 3,732,630 1 $ 4,182,310 1 $ 4,177,020 5.7% 4.4% Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 1 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET GENERAL FUND RECAPITULATION - REVENUE AND EXPENSES 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED FUND BALANCE $ 3,791,160 $ 4,337,467 $ 3,791,160 $ 4,315,500 $ 4,315,500 Roll Forward from previous year $ 272,137 $ 272,137 $ 398,002 $ 4,063,297 $ 4,609,604 $ 4,189,162 $ 4,315,500 $ 4,315,500 REVENUES TAXES: 311-1000 96%AD VALOREM @ 7.9932 $1,914,819 1 $1,957,528 1 $ 2,075,803 1 $ 2,095,000 1 $ 2,181,694 TOTAL IS 1,914,819 1 $ 1,957,528 1 $ 2,075,803 1 $ 2,095,000 1 $ 2,181,694 OTHER FEES: 312-5100 312-5200 314-1000 314-4000 314-8000 316-0000 319-0000 Fire Insurance Premium $ 50,100 $ 50,253 $ 45,800 $ 49,100 $ 45,800 Casualty Insurance Prem Tax (Police) $ 67,000 $ 78,658 $ 62,000 $ 71,000 $ 62,000 Utility Tax -Electric $ 450,000 $ 519,267 $ 450,000 $ 510,000 $ 480,000 Utility Tax/Natural Gas $ 17,500 $ 25,196 $ 19,700 $ 23,500 $ 20,000 UtilityTax/Propane $ 30,200 $ 52,175 $ 29,000 $ 30,000 $ 29,000 Prof & Business Tax Receipt $ 66,800 $ 78,200 $ 71,500 $ 74,000 $ 72,500 Public Service Fee $ 1,000 $ 671 $ 1,000 $ 3,800 $ 1,000 TOTAL $ 682,600 $ 804,420 $ 679,000 $ 761,400 $ 710,300 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES: 335-1210 335-1400 335-1500 335-1800 312-6000 315.0000 335-2300 338-2000 SRS Cigarette Tax $ 197,479 $ 211,270 $ 198,151 $ 209,000 $ 199,890 Mobile Home Licenses $ 19,500 $ 21,906 $ 19,500 $ 14,500 $ 14,000 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses $ 5,200 $ 6,120 $ 5,200 $ 6,100 $ 5,300 1/2 Cent Sales Tax $ 322,800 $ 378,675 $ 355,413 $ 383,000 $ 383,546 1 Cent Sales Surtax $ 656,154 $ 735,943 $ 734,121 $ 767,000 $ 825,993 Communications Service Tax $ 223,913 $ 245,209 $ 222,000 $ 225,000 $ 208,887 Firefighters Supplement $ 1,200 $ 1,543 $ 1,200 $ 1,200 $ 2,400 County Business Licenses $ 4,989 $ 8,222 $ 4,800 $ 5,200 $ 5,200 TOTAL $ 1,431,235 $ 1,608,888 $ 1,540,385 $ 1,611,000 $ 1,645,216 CHARGES FOR CURRENT SERVICES 322-0000 322-1000 323-1000 323-4000 323-7000 329-0000 341-2000 341-3000 341-4000 343-4010 Building & Inspections Fees $ 79,000 $ 74,049 $ 80,000 $ 70,000 $ 75,000 Exception & Zoning Fees $ 500 $ 6,450 $ 500 $ 4,200 $ 1,350 Franchise -Electric $ 401,000 $ 415,135 $ 400,000 $ 390,000 $ 380,000 Franchise -Natural Gas $ 7,095 $ 13,728 $ 10,200 $ 10,300 $ 10,200 Franchise -Solid Waste $ 103,700 $ 119,423 $ 105,700 $ 109,000 $ 106,000 Plan Review Fees $ 1,500 $ 2,065 $ 1,500 $ 2,500 $ 2,000 Alley/Street Closing Fees Map Sales $ 25 $ - $ 25 $ 25 Photocopies $ 25 $ - $ 25 $ 25 Solid Waste Collection Fees-Resd. $ 375,800 $ 387,399 $ 375,800 $ 387,000 $ 376,000 TOTAL $ 968,645 IS 1,018,249 $ 973,750 $ 973,000 1 $ 950,600 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 2 of 27 r� City of Okeechobee -' PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET GENERAL FUND RECAPITULATION - REVENUE AND EXPENSES FINES, FORFEITURES & PENALTIES: 351-1000 351-2000 351-3000 351-4000 351-5000 354-1000 2016/2017 1 2016/2017 1 2017/2018 1 2017/2018 1 2018/2019 AMENDED I EOY I AMENDED JESTIMATES IPROPOSED Court Fines $ 8,425 $ 9,939 $ 8,425 $ 5,200 $ 5,000 Radio Comm. Fee $ 4,020 $ 3,350 $ 3,700 $ 2,900 $ 2,700 Law Enforcement Education $ 1,250 $ 1,355 $ 1,250 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Investigation Cost Reimbursement $ 925 $ 2,172 $ 925 $ 2,190 $ 925 Unclaimed Evidence $ - $ - $ Ordinance Violation Fines $ 150 $ 2,900 $ 150 $ 60 $ 150 TOTAL I $ 14,770 1 $ 19,716 1 $ 14,450 $ 11,350 $ 9,775 USES OF MONEY & PROPERTY: 361-1000 361.3000 364-1000 Interest Earnings $ 1,000 $ 1,255 $ 1,000 $ 110,000 $ 100,000 Investment Earnings $ - $ - $ - Surplus City Property $ - $ - $ - TOTAL $ 1,000 $ 1,255 $ 1,000 $ 110,000 $ 100,000 ITIIER REVENUES: 34-2000 43-9100 43-9200 66-1000 69-1000 69-4000 69-5000 83-0000 Public Safety Grant $ $ $ Special Purpose Grant $ $ $ - DOT Hwy Maint.Landscape/Mowing $ 8,532 $ 8,532 $ 8,532 $ 8,500 $ 8,700 DOT Master Traffic Signals Maint. $ 15,064 $ 15,064 $ 15,064 $ 15,064 $ 15,064 DOT Maint. Lights & Lights Contract $ - $ - $ - Other Revenues $ 10,000 $ 1,286 $ 10,000 Miscellaneous $ 2,000 $ 19,006 $ 2,000 $ 7,200 $ 2,000 Code Enforcement Fine $ 500 $ 766 $ 500 $ 8,700 $ 500 Police Accident Reports $ 1,850 $ 2,877 $ 1,850 $ 1,900 $ 1,850 Capital Lease Proceeds $ - $ $ TOTAL IS 37,946 IS 47,531 $ 37,946 $ 41,364 IS 28 114 OTHER REVENUES AND TRANSFER IN 381-1000 Impact Fee Transfer in $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Capital Project Improvements (Transfer -In) $ 751,034 $ - $ 535,453 $ 535,453 $ 845,215 CDBG Fund (Transfer -In) Public Facilities Improvement (Transfer -In) $ 350,000 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 TOTAL 1 $ 1,101,034 $ 350,000 $ 885,453 $ 885,453 $ 1,195,215 TOTAL REVENUE & OTHER FUNDING SOURCES 1 $ 6,424,186 1 $ 6,079,724 1 $ 6,605,789 1 $ 6,488,567 1 $ 6,820 914 OPERATING TRANSFERS - OUT Due From CDBG $ - $ - $ Capital Project Building & Improvements Capital Project Vehicles TRANSFERS OUT Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 3 of 27 { City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: LEGISLATIVE (0511) 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOV AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 1100 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 46,100 $ 46,100 $ 46,100 $ 46,100 $ 46,100 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE $ - $ - $ 1,000 $ 1,000 2100 FICA $ 3,756 $ 2,907 $ 3,756 $ 2,950 $ 3,756 2200 RETIREMENT $ 3,510 $ 2,850 $ 3,510 $ 2,400 $ 4,850 2300 1 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 40,057 $ 20,549 $ 42,500 $ 24,700 $ 54,577 2400 IWORKERS COMPENSATION $ 227 is $ 236 $ 240 $ 240 $ 258 TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: 93,650 $ 72,642 $ 97,106 $ 77,390 $ 109,541 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 4 of 27 City of Okeechobee .i� PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: LEGISLATIVE (0511) OPERATIONS & SUPPLIES 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 3100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ - $ 2,490 $ 3400 OTHER CONTRACT SERVICES $ 58,000 $ 32,500 $ 61,500 $ 23,000 $ 46,500 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 2,000 $ 1,236 $ 2,500 1250 $ 2,500 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT $ 3,200 $ 650 $ 3,200 $ 800 $ 3,200 4500 INSURANCE $ 3,209 $ 2,900 $ 3,350 $ 3,610 4609 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $ 560 $ - $ 550 $ 600 4901 EDUCATION $ 1,500 $ 725 $ 1,500 $ 500 $ 1,500 4909 MISCELLANEOUS $ 1,000 $ 825 $ 1,000 $ 200 $ 1,000 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 1,200 $ 200 $ 1,200 $ 400 $ 1,200 8100 SHARED SERVICES $ 8,940 $ 8,937 $ 8,940 $ 8,937 $ 8,940 8200 AID TO PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS $ - $ 2,000 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 8201 INTERLOCAL PART. w/IRSC $ - $ - $ 8202 LOCAL COMMUNITY REQUEST $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 1 $ 25,000 574-8300 TOURISM/ECO. DEV/CENTENNIAL $ - $ - $ TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES $ 89,049 $ 63,023 $ 95,690 $ 48,137 $ 94,050 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT $ 182,699 $ 135,665 $ 192,796, $ 125 527 $ 203,591 PROPOSED CHANGES 2300 Increase in Health benefit cost, 10% 4500 Projected Property and Casualty cost for 2019 3400 CAS Legislative Services, $18,000; Balance of Annexation Study Est Cost, $28,500; CRA Study;0' Grant Appl in process 8202 Economic Development Committee Contribuion Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 5 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: EXECUTIVE (0512) PERSONNEL COST: 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 1100 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 82,849 $ 82,700 $ 87,822 $ 87,822 $ 92,300 1200 REGULAR SALARIES $ 43,653 $ 43,565 $ 44,995 $ 44,900 $ 46,500 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE $ - $ - $ - 2100 FICA $ 9,864 $ 9,815 $ 10,305 $ 10,200 $ 10,800 2200 RETIREMENT $ 12,700 $ 12,610 $ 12,900 $ 10,200 $ 14,500 2300 ILIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 18,780 $ 18,800 $ 19,900 $ 19,700 $ 21,890 2400 IWORKERS COMPENSATION $ 722 $ 706 $ 795 $ 785 $ 855 TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: $ 168,568 $ 168,196 $ 176,717 1 $ 173,607 $ 186,845 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 6 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: EXECUTIVE (0512) SUPPLIES & OTHER SERVICES 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 4,000 $ 2,478 $ 4,200 2100 8400 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT $ 4,005 $ 3,325 $ 3,707 3600 3900 4400 RENTALS & LEASES $ 3,900 $ 2,658 $ 4,100 3200 4100 4500 INSURANCE $ 3,668 $ 3,351 $ 3,850 .3580 4135 4600 R&M VEHICLES $ 1,550 $ 25 $ 1,550 1100 1550 4609 R&M EQUIPMENT $ 1,400 $ 1,210 $ 1,400 1200 1400 4901 EDUCATION $ 1,750 $ 624 $ 1,750 1100 2860 4909 MISCELLANEOUS $ 500 $ 376 $ 500 250 500 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 800 $ 305 $ 800 550 800 5200 OPERATING SUPPLY $ 1,200 $ 220 $ 1,200 1900 2200 5201 FUEL AND OIL $ 3,000 $ 2,505 $ 3,000 2800 3800 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 1,000 $ 965 $ 1,750 1400 1750 6400 EQUIPMENT ($750 OR MORE) $ - $ - $ - TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES $ 26,773 $ 18,042 $ 27,807 $ 22,780 $ 35,395 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT IS 195,3411 $ 186,238 1 $ 204,524 1 $ 196,387 $ 222,240 PROPOSED CHANGES Salary and other related cost include longevity and 2% COLA 2300 Increase in Health benefit cost, 10% 500 Projected Property and Casualty cost for 2019; 7.5% 4000 Increase based on add'I conferences/Tallahassee visits 4901 Increase based on add'I Conferences 5201 Using $4.00 rate per gallon, increasing gallons from 850 to 950 5200 Upgrades /improvements for Admin office, $1000 Postions 2016 2017 2018 2019 City Administrator 1 1 1 1 Executive Assistant 1 1 1 1 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 7 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: CLERK OFFICE (2512) PERSONNEL COST: 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 1100 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 62,676 $ 61,990 $ 64,570 $ 63,900 $ 66,813 1200 REGULAR SALARIES $ 32,946 $ 32,840 $ 33,900 $ 33,800 $ 35,100 1300 OTHER SALARIES $ 15,100 $ 11,502 $ 15,327 $ 9,000 $ 17,520 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE $ - $ - $ $ 750 2100 FICA $ 8,952 $ 8,050 $ 9,105 $ 8,000 $ 9,360 2200 RETIREMENT $ 9,600 $ 9,490 $ 9,632 $ 7,700 $ 10,800 2300 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 18,582 $ 18,647 $ 19,830 $ 19,300 $ 21,250 2400 WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 613 $ 382 $ 685 $ 660 $ 736 TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: IS 148,469 IS 142,901 $ 153,049 1 $ 142,360 1 $ 162,329 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 8 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: CLERK OFFICE (2512) SUPPLIES & OTHER SERVICES 2016/2017 /2017 20jEO 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED Y AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 3103 MUNICIPAL CODE $ 4,500 $ 2,690 $ 4,500 $ 4,500 $ 4,500 3400 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 9,000 $ 8,800 $ 8,800 $ 8,800 $ 18,800 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 3,000 $ 1,395 $ 3,000 $ 2,000 $ 4,550 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT $ 2,300 $ 2,158 $ 2,417 $ 2,200 $ 2,160 4500 INSURANCE $ 5,501 $ 5,067 $ 5,250 $ 5,000 $ 5,640 4609 R&M EQUIPMENT $ 7,100 $ 6,935 $ 7,530 $ 7,200 $ 10,225 4900 ADVERTISING/OTHER CHARGES $ 25,000 $ 12,795 $ 16,550 $ 16,000 $ 18,000 4901 EDUCATION $ 1,100 $ 300 $ 1,3501 $ 1,350 $ 2,100 4909 MISCELLANEOUS/ELECTION $ 6,000 $ 4,496 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 5,200 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 2,000 $ 1,545 $ 2,000 $ 1,000 $ 3,480 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 2,200 $ 1,765 $ 2,200 $ 2,000 $ 2,400 6400 EQUIPMENT ($750 OR MORE) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES S 67,701 S 47,946 $ 55,597 S 52,050 $ 77,055 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT $ 216,170 1 $ 190,847 1 $ 208,646 1 $ 194,410 $ 239,384 PROPOSED CHANGES Salary and other related cost include longevity and 2% COLA 2300 Increase in Health benefit cost, 10% 2400 & 4500 Projected Property and Casualty cost for 2019; 7.5% 3400 Add $10,000 contract services 1) scan back -logged records, proposals received for a 3-5 year plan 2) shredding services 4000 Additional training; conference location changes 4609 *Increase to 4609 - standard 10%, and included the purchase of Archive Social for social media archiving 4900 Addition of records destruction project, new bulletin board for posting requirements 4901 Registration fees increased; additional HR training for Clerk 4909 2018 Election; 5100 Purchase of chamber laptop and LF monitor 5400 Subscription and membership costs have increased Position Clerk Deputy Clerk Adminstrative Secretary - Part time 2016 2017 2018 2019 1 1 1 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 9 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: LEGAL SERVICES (0514) SUPPLIES & OTHER SERVICES 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 1510 LONGEVITY $ 750 2300 HEALTH INSURANCE $ 10,050 $ 20,250 $ 9,350 $ .9,325 $ 9,590 3100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 51,000 $ 42,066 $ 51,000 $ 45,000 $ 52,020 3300 LEGAL COST $ 10,500 $ 101,150 $ 50,500 $ 3,000 $ 50,500 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 800 $ 627 $ 800 $ 800 $ 1,000 4100 COMM. AND FREIGHT SERVICES $ 1,010 $ 550 $ 1,010 $ 550 $ 800 4609 R&M EQUIPMENT $ 800 $ 364 $ 800 $ 375 $ 800 4901 EDUCATION $ 750 $ 275 $ 750 $ 615 $ 750 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 300 $ 100 $ 300 $ 100 $ 300 5400 MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS $ 500 $ 500 I $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES $ 75,710 $ 165,882 1 $ 115,760 $ 60,265 $ 116,260 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT Is 75,710 1 $ 165,882 1 $ 115,760 1 $ 60,265 1 $ 116,260 PROPOSED CHANGES 2300 Increase in Health benefit cost, 10% 3100 Adjusting based on 2% Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 10 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: FINANCE DEPARTMENT (0513) PERSONNEL COST: 2016/2017 . 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 1100 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 59,120 $ 58,920 $ 61,200 $ 61,200 $ 63,360 1200 REGULAR SALARIES $ 71,289 $ 71,445 $ 73,925 $ 73,900 $ 76,535 1201 OTHER SALARY $ $ - $ 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE $ - 2100 FICA $ 10,200 $ 9,147 $ 10,505 $ 8,000 $ 10,800 2200 RETIREMENT $ 13,200 $ 13,000 $ 13,195 $ 11,200 $ 14,650 2300 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 29,629 $ 29,640 $ 31,475 $ 31,300 $ 34,300 2400 WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 745 $ 801 $ 820 $ 900 $ 881 2500 UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES is $ $ TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: IS 184,183 IS 182,953 1 $ 191,120 IS 186,500 1 S 200,526 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 11 of 27 2 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT! FINANCE DEPARTMENT !(K131 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 3200 ACCOUNTING & AUDIT $ 37,800 $ 29,500 $ 37,800 $ 34,500 $ 41,500 3400 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 14,500 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 10,500 $ 42,500 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 1,750 $ 670 $ 1,750 $ 805 $ 1,750 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT $ 2,800 $ 2,180 $ 2,917 $ 2,600 $ 2,920 4500 INSURANCE $ 6,418 $ 5,818 $ 6,600 $ 6,300 $ 7,095 4609 R&M EQUIPMENT $ 14,250 $ 8,790 $ 14,250 $ 10,200 $ 14,250 4901 EDUCATION $ 850 $ 290 $ 850 $ - $ 700 4909 MISCELLANEOUS $ 100 $ 48 $ 100 $ 50 $ 2,500 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 1,200 $ 860 $ 1,200 $ 1,050 $ 1,200 5200 OPERATING SUPPLY $ 15,350 $ 10,890 $ 15,650 $ 11,000 $ 15,650 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 190 $ 125 $ 190 $ 150 $ 750 6400 EQUIPMENT ($750 OR MORE) $ - $ - $ -1 1 SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES IS 95,208 $ 74,171 $ 96,307 1 $ 77,155 1 $ 130,815 TOTAL COST: I IS 279,3911 $ 257,124 1 $ 287,427 1 $ 263,655 1 $ 331,341 PROPOSED CHANGES Salary and other related cost include longevity and 2% COLA 2300 Increase in Health benefit cost, 10% 3200 Incr. Audit cost by $1,000 for GASB 75; Add OPEB Cale contract, $2,700 (provides 1 st yr, 2nd yr is @ $800). 3400 Website/and Continuing maintenance/Media Contractual Services; Adding $30,000 Contractual Services for Network/Software/Computer Services 4909 Added $2,000 Research for Replacement accounting software 4609 Adding Office 365 annual software (1) Word, Excel, Email, PPT, for Finance Clerk 5400 Additional education publications Postions 2016 2017 2018 2019 Finance Director 1 1 1 1 Account Clerk 1 1 1 1 Admnstrative Secretary/BTR Speclist 1 1 1 I Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 12 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES (0519) PERSONNEL COST: 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 1200 REGULAR SALARIES $ 68,958 $ 68,908 $ 71,310 $ 71,308 $ 73,820 1300 OTHER SALARY $ 2,315 $ 2,315 $ - $ 1400 OVERTIME $ - $ - $ $ - 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE $ - $ - $ $ - 2100 FICA $ 5,577 $ 5,303 $ 5,710 $ 5,480 $ 5,660 2200 RETIREMENT $ 6,900 $ 6,880 $ 7,004 $ 5,600 $ 7,710 2300 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 18,420 $ 18,400 $ 20,556 $ 19,100 $ 21,250 2400 WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 590 1 $ 575 1 $ 649 $ 640 $ 695 TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: $ 102,760 1 $ 102,381 IS 105,229 1 $ 102,128 1 $ 109,135 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 13 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES (0519) SUPPLIES & OTHER SERVICES 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 3100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 125,250 $ 108,900 $ 124,050 $ 110,700 $ 124,050 3400 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 80,110 $ 84,850 $ 80,110 $ 81,300 $ 88,360 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 4,960 $ 1,800 $ 4,960 $ 3,790 $ 4,960 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT $ 2,544 $ 2,245 $ 5,374 $ 4,070 $ 3,452 4300 UTILITIES $ 9,600 $ 8,405 $ 9,000 $ 8,800 $ 9,100 4400 RENTALS AND LEASES $ 3,687 $ 3,687 $ 3,687 $ 3,690 $ 3,687 4500 INSURANCE $ 18,108 $. 16,450 $ 18,900 $ 17,100 $ 20,310 4600 R&M VEHICLES $ 1,000 $: - $ 500 $ 4609 R&M BUILDING & EQUIPMENT $ 16,000 $ 12,840 $ 35,910 $ 35,910 $ 12,630 4901 EDUCATION $ 700 $ - $ 700 $ - $ 700 4909 MISCELLANEOUS $ 500 $ 230 $ 500 $ 50 $ 500 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 2,900 $ 1,277 $ 2,900 $ 2,200 $ 2,900 5200 OPERATING SUPPLY $ 1,900 $ 680 $ 1,500 $ 1,100 $ 1,500 5201 FUEL AND OIL $ 325 $ - $ 5204 POSTAGE & SUPPLIES $ 5,000 $ 1,175 $ 3,000 $ 2,300 $ 3,000 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 200 $ - $ 200 $ 200 6400 EQUIPMENT ($750 OR MORE) TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES $ 272,784 1 $ 242,539 1 $ 291,291 $ 271,010 $ 275,349 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT IS 375,544 IS 344,920 1 S 396,520 1 $ 373,138 1 S 384,484 PROPOSED CHANGES Salary and other related cost include longevity and 2% COLA 2300 Increase in Health benefit cost, 10% 3400 Animal Control Services increase 15%, $8250 due to proposed Sheriffs budget 2400 & 4500 Projected Property and Casualty cost for 2019; 7.5% 4600 Removal of R&M of vehicles 4609 Reduction of $23,300 (PY CH outside painting, etc.) 4609 Adding 6 guest chairs, total $650. Position Co-ordinator Adminstrative Secretary 2016 2017 2018 2019 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 14 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT (0521) PERSONNEL COST: 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 1100 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 59,600 $ 53,426 $ 72,557 $ 71,990 $ 75,120 1200 REGULAR SALARIES $ 990,400 $ 932,931 $ 1,057,497 $ 1,042,000 $ 1,143,675 1201 HOLIDAY PAY $ $ - $ - 1202 OFFICERS HOLIDAY PAY $ 27,146 $ 20,795 $ 27,553 $ 21,100 $ 30,764 1300 OTHER SALARY $ 26,500 $ 24,156 $ 29,100 $ 31,300 $ 32,900 1400 IOVERTIME $ 15,000 $ 12,396 $ 7,500 $ 1,600 $ 5,100 1403 OFFICERS OVERTIME PAY $ 89,500 $ 111,256 $ 73,950 $ 78,065 $ 81,750 1501 AUXILIARY PAY $ 1,200 $ 1,200 $ 1,200 $ 1,200 $ 1,200 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE $ - $ - $ - $ 750 1520 OFFICERS LONGEVITY/SERVICE $ 500 $ 500 $ - 1540 CAREER EDUCATION $ 14,250 $ 11,825 $ 14,250 $ 12,700 $ 14,250 2100 IFICA $ 95,815 $ 92,732 $ 101,614 $ 95,700 $ 104,500 2200 RETIREMENT $ 308,400 $ 262,646 $ 286,454 $ 258,000 $ 265,460 2300 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 261,678 $ 255,305 $ 284,122 $ 281,000 $ 310,600 2400 WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 44,215 $ 43,572 $ 50,256 $ 48,200 $ 53,481 2500 UNEMPLOYMENT COMP. IS $ 3,200 1 $ - 1 $ TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: 1,937,404 $ 1,822,740 $ 2,006,053 $ 1,942,855 $ 2,119,550 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 15 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET - �neral Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES & OTHER SERVICES 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 3100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 20,608 $ 21,615 $ 23,826 $ 23,500 $ 35,600 3400 OTHER CONTRACTURAL SERVICES $ 30,728 $ 13,005 $ 30,708 $ 30,708 $ 30,708 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 5,000 $ 4,870 $ 5,000 $ 3,900 $ 7,800 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT $ 34,050 $ 34,843 $ 32,640 $ 33,688 $ 35,040 4300 UTILITIES $ 16,275 $ 14,640 $ 16,275 $ 14,500 $ 16,275 4400 RENTALS AND LEASES $ 5,420 $ 3,855 $ 5,420 $ 4,100 $ 5,420 4500 INSURANCE $ 49,708 $ 45,081 $ 51,500 $ 51,200 $ 55,365 4600 R&M VEHICLES $ 10,000 $ 11,344 $ 15,000 $ 20,500 $ 16,000 4609 R&M EQUIPMENT $ 23,550 $ 17,156 $ 23,550 $ 12,600 $ 27,550 4700 PRINTING $ 2,000 $ 200 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 4901 EDUCATION -RESTRICTED $ 4,500 $ 1,425 $ 4,500 $ 4,000 $ 4,500 4902 EDUCATION - NON -RESTRICTED $ 4,500 $ 4,064 $ 4,500 $ 2,000 $ 4,500 4909 MISCELLANEOUS $ 1,500 $ 1,699 $ - $ 1,500 $ 1,500 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 5,000 $ 1,850 $ 5,000 $ 3,100 $ 5,000 5101 DETECTIVE SUPPLIES $ 3,000 $ 1,375 $ 3,000 $ 2,000 $ 3,000 5102 INVESTIGATION FEES $ 1,800 $ 930 $ 1,800 $ 800 $ 1,800 5200 OPERATING SUPPLY $ 17,100 $ 10,075 $ 17,100 $ 10,500 $ 17,100 5201 FUEL AND OIL $ 66,140 $ 43,750 $ 68,448 $ 52,200 $ 78,400 5202 OPERATING SUPPLIES (TIRES) $ 8,000 $ 7,705 $ 8,800 $ 8,800 $ 9,500 5203 UNIFORMS/PATCHES $ 15,300 $ 15,875 $ 18,000 $ 15,000 $ 18,100 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 2,500 $ 1,989 $ 2,500 $ 1,200 $ 2,500 6400 EQUIPMENT ($750 OR MORE) $ - $ 1,965 $ - 8300 PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT $ $ $ 2,520 8301 FDOT -Traffic Safety Grant $ $ - $ TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES $ 326,679 $ 259,311 $ 339,567 $ 300,316 $ 377,658 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT I $ 2,264,083 1 $ 2,082,0511 $ 2,345,620 1 S 2,243,1711 $ 2,497,208 PROPOSED CHANGES Salary and other related cost include longevity and 2% COLA SRO Program included in related line item cost (2 Officers) 1200 Includes leave payout for employees 2300 Increase in Health benefit cost, 10% 2400 & 4500 Projected Property and Casualty cost for 2019; 7.5% 1300 Shifting $4000 from add'I OT (SRO) increase) to flat Other Salaries; $1250 shift from 521-1400 Non -sworn OT 1400 Decreasing non-swom OT, $2500 (shifting to Other Salaries 3100 Annual Crime Lab fee increased fr $20,726 to $32,500 4609 Previous budgeted in Capital, Replacement office & electronics equip, $4,000 Position 2016 2017 2018 2019 Police Chief 1 1 1 1 Major 1 1 1 1 Lieutenant 1 1 1 1 Sergeant 5 5 5 5 Certified Officer 12 12 14 14 Co-Ordinator 1 I 1 I Record Clerk/Supervisor 1 1 1 I Certified Officer - Part time 2 2 2 2 School Crossing Guard -Part time I I I I Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 16 of 27 Y,City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT (0522) PERSONNEL COST: 2016/2017 2016/2017 20/7/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 1100 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 71,646 S 71,050 $ 74,169 S 73,800 $ 76,600 1200 REGULAR SALARIES S 682,520 $ 652,955 $ 710,232 $ 695,500 $ 720,100 1201 HOLIDAY PAY $ 25,015 $ 19,166 $ 25,390 S 21,800 S 26,286 1300 OTHER SALARY $ 28,649 $ 27,490 $ 29,278 S 29,100 $ 29,900 1400 OVERTIME $ 36,910 $ 47,561 $ 38,800 S 42,776 S 40,500 1401 JOVERTIME PAY/ANNUAL R SICK $ 60,060 S 57,545 $ 61,500 S 57,877 S 63,670 1402 IDISPATCHER OVERTIME $ 5,850 S 8,390 S 4,750 $ 4,500 $ 6,090 1501 IVOLUNTEER PAY $ 12,000 S 13,617 S 14,000 S 15,364 $ 14,000 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE $ 500 S 500 $ $ 1,250 1540 CAREER EDUCATION $ 1,200 S 950 S 1,200 S 1,200 S 2,400 2100 FICA $ 71,800 $ 66,259 S 74,259 S 69,500 S 73,100 2200 RETIREMENT S 192,040 S 180,763 S 190,256 S 188,000 S 182,100 2300 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE S 144,117 S 127,476 S 141,050 S 130,500 S 144,500 2400 1 WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 40,690 S 40,206 S 43,600 S 43,500 S 46,870 2500 JUNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION $ $ S TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: I S1,372,997 $1,313,928 1 S1,408,484 1 $1,373,417 $1,427,366 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 17 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT (0522) SUPPLIES & OTHER SERVICES 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 3100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (MD) $ 7,800 $ 7,565 $ 8,400 $ 7,410 $ 7,800 3102 PROF SERV (PHYS FOR SCBA) $ 3,800 $ 2,890 $ 3,800 $ 3,000 $ 3,500 3103 WELLNESS PROGRAM (Gym) $ 3,600 $ 2,880 $ 3,600 $ 2,880 $ 3,000 3400 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 2.450 $ - $ 2,450 $ 7,450 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 3,000 $ 2,926 $ 3,200 $ 2,400 $ 3,200 4100 ICOMM. & FREIGHT $ 16,403 $ 11,470 $ 23,030 $ 23,000 $ 20,000 4300 JUTILITIES $ 14,000 $ 11,944 $ 13,000 $ 11,700 S 13,000 4400 RENTALS AND LEASES $ 2,400 $ 1,675 $ 2,400 S 1,700 $ 2,400 4500 INSURANCE $ 30,409 $ 27,655 $ 31,500 $ 30,500 $ 33,865 4600 R&M VEHICLES $ 37,000 $ 33,160 $ 72,629 $ 72,629 $ 33,160 4609 R&M BUILDING & EQUIPMENT $ 29,075 $ 24,643 $ 29,075 $ 32,000 $ 33,575 4700 PRINTING $ 600 $ 425 $ 600 $ 300 $ 600 4901 EDUCATION S 11,000 $ 6,265 $ 11,000 $ 6,900 $ 11,000 4902 PUBLIC EDUCATION & FIRE PREY. $ 1,500 $ 1,477 $ 1,500 $ 500 $ 2,500 4903 CODE ENFORCEMENT $ 9,000 $ 10,080 $ 9,000 $ 6,500 $ 9,000 4905 TRAINING & MATERIALS $ 3,500 $ 1,755 $ 3,500 $ 3,000 S 3,500 4909 MISCELLANEOUS $ 400 $ 85 $ 400 $ 200 $ 400 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 2,420 $ 1,605 $ 2,541 $ 2,100 $ 3,000 5200 OPERATING SUPPLY $ 11,825 $ 13,008 $ 11,825 $ 10,500 $ 13,000 5201 FUEL AND OIL $ 9,190 $ 7,390 $ 9,700 $ 9,500 $ 14,000 5202 OPERATING SUPPLIES (TIRES) $ 3,500 $ 995 $ 5,000 $ 4,500 $ 5,000 5203 UNIFORMSIPATCHES $ 8,000 $ 6,515 $ 8,000 $ 7,000 $ 8,000 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 4,000 $ 2,680 $ 4,000 $ 3,900 $ 4,000 6400 1 EQUIPMENT ($750 OR MORE) $ - $ - $ - $ $ TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES: $ 214,872 $ 179,088 $ 260,150 $ 242,119 1 $ 234,950 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT I $ 1,587,869 S 1,493,016 S 1,668,634 S 1,615,536 S 1,662,3161 PROPOSED CHANGES Salary and other related cost include longevity and 2% COLA 3400 Adding $5,000 Estimated Magistrate contract/cost 2300 Increase in Health benefit cost, 10% 2400 & 4500 Projected Property and Casualty cost for 2019; 7.5% 3102 Decrease, $300 3103 Decrease, $600 4100 Decrease, $3,030 4600 Decrease, 39,469 - (PY major repairs to Ladder truck) 4902 Increase due to low stock inventory, $1,000 4903 Increase due to possible need for software for Magistrate 4609 Retro tit LED lighting, $2,500; Remove counter/add desk $1000; Balcony repairs, $1000 5201 Using $4.00 rate per gallon, increasing gallons from 2800 to 3200; Diesel 275 gal rci $4.25 5100 Increase for replacement printers in Fred/Chiefs offices 5200 Adding 10% based on increase cost trend Position 2016 2017 2018 2019 Fire Chief I I I I Captain I 1 Lieuteant 3 3 3 3 Firefighter/EMT 8 8 7 7 Dispatcher 4 4 5 5 Code Enforecment Officer -Part time 1 1 1 1 Administrative Secretary 1 1 1 1 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 18 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS (0541) PERSONNEL COST: 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 1100 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 143,470 $ 139,331 $ 169,495 $ 164,000 $ 91,650 1200 REGULAR SALARIES $ 310,300 $ 277,406 $ 279,958 $ 248,200 $ 385,800 1300 OTHER SALARIES $ 33,685 $ 13,567 $ 36,000 $ 24,800 $ 36,700 1400 OVERTIME $ 3,500 $ 2,718 $ 3,553 $ 3,500 $ 4,000 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE $ - $ - $ - 2100 FICA $ 39,123 $ 28,135 $ 40,090 $ 32,500 $ 37,800 2200 RETIREMENT $ 43,500 $ 29,135 $ 37,867 $ 25,700 $ 49,900 2300 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 89,066 $ 85,162 $ 98,900 $ 90,200 $ 99,400 2400 WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 32,240 $ 31,970 $ 33,569 $ 33,400 $ 36,390 2500 UNEMPLOYMENT COST $ 300 $ - $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: $ 695,184 IS 607,424 $ 699,932 $ 622,800 $ 742,140 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 19 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT- P11R1,1C W0RKc f(15411 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED 3100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 5,000 $ 635 $ 5,000 $ 2,000 $ 5,000 3400 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 2,800 $ - $ - $ 3401 GARBAGE COLLECTION FEE $ 367,257 $ 368,338 $ 370,228 $ 369,900 $ 376,900 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 2,500 $ 2,415 $ 3,500 $ 2,000 $ 3,500 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT $ 6,500 $ 5,185 $ 7,032 $ 6,800 $ 7,500 4300 JUTILITIES $ 18,500 $ 15,415 $ 18,500 $ 18,500 $ 18,500 4400 RENTALS & LEASES $ 750 $ 1,225 $ 2,250 $ 1,800 $ 2,250 4500 INSURANCE $ 35,788 $ 32,987 $ 32,400 $ 32,100 $ 34,830 4600 R&M VEHICLES $ 8,000 $ 6,115 $ 8,500 $ 8,200 $ 8,500 4605 R&M PARKS $ 7,500 $ 9,265 $ 7,500 $ 4,800 $ 7,500 4609 JR&M BUILDING & EQUIPMENT $ 22,500 $ 21,995 $ 31,750 $ 31,750 $ 31,750 4901 EDUCATION $ 4,000 $ 3,935 $ 5,000 $ 2,900 $ 5,000 4909 MISCELLANEOUS $ 500 $ - $ 500 $ 300 $ 500 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 750 $ 808 $ 1,000 $ 1,100 $ 1,000 5200 OPERATING SUPPLY $ 6,500 $ 6,797 $ 7,000 $ 8,200 $ 8,000 5201 FUEL AND OIL $ 27,050 $ 19,620 $ 27,000 $ 21,100 $ 32,500 5202 JOPERATING SUPPLIES (TIRES) $ 3,500 $ 1,940 $ 3,500 $ 3,500 $ 3,500 5203 UNIFORMS $ 6,750 $ 7,215 $ 6,750 $ 6,500 $ 6,750 5204 DUMPING FEES $ 750 $ - $ 750 $ 200 $ 750 5205 MOSQUITO CONTROL $ 7,500 $ $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ 6,000 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 500 $ - $ 300 $ 100 $ 200 6300 IMPROVEMENTS $ - $ 65 $ - 6400 1EQUIPMENT ($750 OR MORE) $ - $ TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES: $ 534,895 $ 503,955 $ 544,460 $ 527,750 1 $ 560,430 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT $ 1,230,079 $ 1,111,379 S 1,244,392 $ 1,150,550 1 $ 1,302,570 PROPOSED CHANGES Salary and other related cost include longevity and 2% COLA 2300 Increase in Health benefit cost, 10%; Adding 1 FT Admin Secretary benefits 1200 Employee leaving mid year 1300 Shifted position from Exe to Regular -changing position fr Ops Supvr to Maint. Foreman; Adding Admin Secretary FT 2400 & 4500 Projected Property and Casualty cost for 2019; 7.5% 4000 Cellular service for 5 traffic cabinets (remote access) 5201 Using $4.00 rate per gallon, Gas 2000 gal; Diesel 2000 gal @ $4.25 5200 Additional Software (office) License costs Position 2016 2017 2018 2019 Director I 1 1 1 Operations Supervisor 1 1 1 0 Maintenance Foreman I 1 0 1 Lead Operators 1 I 1 1 Mechanics I I 1 1 Maintenance Operator 5 5 5 5 Administrative Secretary 0 1 PT 1 PT 1 FT Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 20 of 27 City of Okeechobee .m PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET Public Facility Fund-301 Public Facility Fund (Transportation) F/Y BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 2016/2017 2016/2017 1 2017/2018 1 2017/2018 1 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED JESTIMATES 1PROPOSED i 658,676 $ 624,083 1 $ 819,105 1 $ 852,087 1 $ 1,002,747 REVENUES 301-313.4100 LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX $ 330,400 $ 374,418 $ 331,500 $ 378,000 $ 364,880 301-313.4200 LOCAL ALTER, FUEL USER FEE $ 207,500 $ 235,598 $ 208,000 $ 239,000 $ 224,965 301-335.1220 SRS EIGHT CENT MOTOR FUEL $ 67,500 $ 65,993 $ 66,500 $ 66,500 $ 64,225 301-312.3000 NINTH CENT FUEL TAX $ 57,000 $ 64,439 $ 58,000 $ 65,000 $ 62,975 301-335.4100 MOTOR FUEL TAX REBATE $ 2,500 $ 1,637 $ 2,500 $ 1,300 $ 1,200 301-361.1000 SCOP Funding $ - $ 57,750 $ 177,537 $ - $ 177,537 301-361.1000 INTEREST EARNINGS $ 350 $ 230 $ 300 $ 9,500 $ 9,000 301-369.1000 MISCELLANEOUS $ - $ - $ - TOTAL REVENUES 665,250 800,065 844,337 759,300 904,782 EXPENDITURES 301-549.3100 PUBLIC FAC.-PROFESSIONAL SER. $ 25,000 $ 750 $ 25,000 $ 2,000 $ 25,000 301-549-3400 PUBLIC FAC. CONTRACTUAL SERVICE $ 51,000 $ 49,568 $ 51,000 $ 64,600 $ 66,000 301-5494300 PUBLIC FAC. UTILITIES $ 77,300 $ 52,556 $ 30,000 $ 43,040 $ 48,300 301-549-4609 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $ 18,500 $ 4,111 $ 18,500 $ 15,500 $ 50,000 301-5494909 MISC-PARK HOLIDAY LIGHTS $ 5,000 $ 3,550 $ 10,000 $ 8,300 $ 12,500 301-549-5300 PUBLIC FAC. ROAD & MATERIALS $ 65,000 $ 47,808 $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ 67,500 301-549-6300 PUBLIC FAC. IMPROVEMENTS $ 275,000 $ 94,700 $ 205,000 $ - $ 135,000 301-549-6301 SCOP IMPROVEMENTS $ - $ - $ 177,537 $ - $ 177,537 301-549.6302 PUBLIC FAC. BEAUTIFICATION $ - $ 350 $ 7,500 $ 5,200 $ 10,000 301-549.6400 PUBLIC FAC. MACHINERY & EQUIP 1 $ 174,000 1 $ 1,650 $ 188,000 $ 55,000 $ 89,500 TOTAL EXPENSES IS 690,800 1 $ 255,043 1 $ 777,537 $ 258,640 $ 681,337 Transfer to General Fund IS 350,000 1 $ 350,000 1 S 350,000 1 $ 350,000 IS 350,000 F/Y ENDING FUND BALANCE IS 283,126 1 $ 819,105 1 $ 535,905 1 $ 1,002,747 $ 876 192 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 21 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET 3100 Eng/Prof Services $ 25,000 3400 Grounds Maint/Street Sweeping (adding Centennial Park) $ 60,000 4609 Replace Small ROW equip, chain saws, pole saw etc. $ 1,500 Sidewalk Repair Project $ 30,000 4909 Replace Tree $ 12,500 5300 Sign Repair/Repl $ 15,000 Traffic Signal Equip Upgrades $ 12,500 ROW Drainage $ 10,000 R&M Bridges & Culverts $ 10,000 Storm Water Infiltration repair $ 10,000 Storm Water Ditch Maint Adjustments $ 10,000 6300 Asphalt Program $ 120,000 SE 6th Ave Sidewalk $ 15,000 6301 SE 3rd Ave and SE 6th St SCOP $ 177,537 Improvements 6302 New and Repl Trash cans Parks and S. Park Street (20) $ 10,000 6400 Repl 3/4 ton 2wd pickup truck $ 24,000 Repl Zero turn mower $ 15,500 Sweeper $ 50,000 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 22 of 27 {E� City of Okeechobee r. PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPROVEMENTS F/Y BEGINNING FUND BALANCE REVENUES 304-383.0000 304-364.1000 304-361.1000 304-369.1000 2016/2017 2016/2017 2017/2018 2017/2018 2018/2019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED S 5,729,685 S 6,179,378 S 4,987,789 S 4,987,789 S 4,344,644 DISPOSITION OF FIXED ASSETS $ 237,600 $ 246,000 $ 225,000 $ 225,000 S 225,000 INTEREST EARNINGS $ 5,200 $ 4,751 $ 2,500 $ $ 1,500 MISCELLANEOUS $ 500 $ - $ 500 TOTAL REVENUES1 $ 243,300 1 $ 250,751 1 $ 228,000 1 $ 225,000 1 S 226,500 EXPENDITURES 304-549-3100 Professional Services $ 25,000 $ 4,552 $ 25,000 $ 5,000 $ 25,000 304-5294600 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $ 25,000 $ 1,500 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 304-513-3100 Professional Services $ 9,500 $ - $ 9,500 $ $ 9,500 304-512-6400 ADMINISTRATION CAPITAL $ 6,900 $ 6,900 $ 4,230 $ 4,230 $ 12,000 304-513-6400 FINANCE CAPITAL $ 2,500 $ 1,055 $ 3,200 $ 2,200 $ 1,500 304-519-6400 GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL $ 66,000 $ 105,528 $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 37,500 304-521-6400 LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPITAL $ 369,365 $ 349,830 $ 483,805 $ 483,200 $ 349,146 304-522-6400 FIRE PROTECTION CAPITAL $ 53,000 $ - $ 100,800 $ 100,800 $ 73,200 304-522-6401 FIRE PROTECTION CAPITAL $ 491,000 $ 522,590 $ - $ 304-536.6400 SEWER/WASTEWATER $ $ 6,901 $ 12,500 304-541-6400 PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL $ 6,900 $ 15,884 $ 19,250 $ 41,500 304-549-6401 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT $ 50,000 $ 27,600 $ 78,000 $ 53,000 304-549-6402 MEDIAN REPLACEMENT & ROW S 85,000 $ - $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 10,000 304-549.6403 TREE PROGRAM $ - $ $ - $ - $ 15,000 304-584.6400 FUTURE CAPITAL PROJECTS $ $ $ - $ 304-2512-6400 CLERK CAPITAL $ $ $ 18,300 $ 18,300 $ 8,000 304-584.7100 PRINCIPAL $ $ $ - $ 304-584.7200 INTEREST $ $ $ - $ - TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,190,165 $ 1,042,340 $ 844,585 $ 678,730 $ 660,346 IOTHER REVENUES AND TRANSFER IN I F/Y ENDING F Other Grants - Transfer In I S $ $ $ $ 171,120 TOTAL TRANSFER INS I S - I S - $ - $ - S 171,120 TRANSFER OUT TO Other Funds $ 316,020 $ 400,000 $ 53,060 $ 53,060 $ TRANSFER OUT TO GENERAL FUND $ 796,722 $ - $ 535,453 $ 136,355 $ 845,215 TOTAL TRANSFER OUT $ 1,112,742 $ 400,000 $ 588,513 $ 189,415 $ 845,215 ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE TOTALASSIGNED FUND BALANCE $ - $ - $ - $ - $ JND BALANCE $ 3,670,078 S 4,987,789 S 3,782,691 $ 4,344,644 $ 3,236,703 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 23 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET Capital Projects Improvements Specific Projected cosvestimates Acct # Dept Description Total 512-6400 Video recording system $3,000.00 512-6400 Adminstration desk, credenza, conference table, chairs. $9,000.00 512-6400 Admin Finance Admin Subtotal $12,000.00 513-6400 -____-. Finance Replacement plan for Computers Fin Subtotal $1,500.00 513-6400 519-6400 General Services Interior doors @ CH (Fin & GS) $3,000.00 New Roof over back porches @ CH No. and So. $22,000.00 HID Security Lock System $12,500.00 519-6400 General Services GS Subtotal _$37,500.00 521-6400 Police Equipment for new cars including striping, etc. - _ 12 Replacement Police vehicles ___ _ — - -- - - 1 - Radar - - - ---- ---- - - - ----._ .._ -- - -- - --- ----------- -- - - - - - --- Computers and related equipment 1 - Tasers 521-6400 522-6400 522-6400 549-6403 ___ 549-6403 -� 541-6400 541-6400 541-6401 - 541-6401 _ _ 541-6402 541-6402 2512-6400 2512_6400- __._------_..__ -.--__--. HID Security Lock System - --- - -- -- - _. �_ Evidence Processing Program, ---- Police PD Subtotal _ Fire Opti-Com-Equipment in trucks for the emergency lights SCBA Bottle Replacements SCBA Harnesses A/C Unit(upstairs) Washer replacement Chairs for training room Replacement AED Unit 6 - Sets of Bunker Gear Ice Machine -Replace with larger capacity Fire Fire Subtotal -- -- ----- --Woorkrks Tree -- - Program_- ----------- - - - --- -- --- _—_ .__ _ - _ _ Public Works PW Trees Subtotal Public Works Backup Generator for PW Facility GPS data colleciton unit -- _$7,500.00 _ $1,340.00 _ 10,500.00 $349,146.00 $21,000.00 $11,000.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $18,000.00 $4,500.00 $73,200.00 u Public Works PW Subtotal - $41,500.00 Centennial Park -Solar Area Lights (12)_ $6,000.00 V _ Centennial Park-Chckee-- Huts (4) - - $20,000.00 Centennial Park -Picnic Tables 5 _ _.__-. 5 000.00 Centennial Park_ Playground_Equipment Centennial Park- Landscaping__________ _- $10,000.00 Concrete for pads_.___. .._ .... _ _ _ _ 2 OOOAO Parks Parks Subtotal $53,000.00 Median Rep Median Replacement & Right of Way $10,000.00 Med Replacement Med Repl Subtotal $10,000,00 Clerk Replacement Scanner for Laser Fiche $8,000.00 Clerk _ _ Clerk Subtotal _$8,000.00 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 24 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET Other Grants RECAPITULATION - REVENUE & EXPENSES 2016n017 2016/2017 2017/2018 AMENDED EOY AMENDED F/Y BEGINNING FUND BALANCE REVENUES 302-331.3903 302-331-3904 302-331.3905 302-361.1000 302-381.0000 302-381.0000 2017/2018 1 2018/2019 ESTIMATES PROPOSED $ 60.195 $ 37.< TMDL Grant $ 183,630 $ - $ 41,130 Stormwater Drainage Grant $ 175,000 $ $ 175,000 $ 175,000 $ 183,630 Section 319 Grant $ - $ $ - Interest Earnings $ - $ - $ TRANSFER IN -CAPITAL ASSIGNED FUNDS $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ TRANSFER IN -CAPITAL FUND RESERVES 1 $ 16,020 $ 100,000 $ 42,610 TOTAL REVENUES1 $ 674,650 $ 400,000 1 $ 258,740 $ 175,000 $ 183,630 EXPENDITURES 302-2552.3100 752.4609 752.6300 752-6400 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ - $ - $ ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES $ $ $ TEMPORARY RELOCATION $ $ $ HOUSING REHAB DEMO/REPL/RELOC $ - $ - $ - MISCELLANEOUS $ - $ - $ - MISCELLANEOUS - BANKING EXP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 23,100 $ 5,905 $ 17,682 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ - MISCELLANEOUS $ 1,000 $ 100 $ 1,000 STREET IMPROVEMENTS/ADDITIONS $ - $ - $ INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS $ 175,000 $ $ 175,000 $ 69,500 $ 50,000 Park and Canal Improvements $ 510,192 $ 389,924 $ 377,220 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 714,292 $ 400,929 $ 570,902 $ 69,500 $ 50,000 Return General Fund Loan $ 128,205 1 $ 171,120 F/Y ENDING FUND BALANCE I $ - $ 7,646 1 $ (212,166)1 $ 37,490 $ DUE TO GENERAL FUND $ - $ 150,000 $ - Grant related project Taylor Creek Park TMDL Grant $183,630; Matching, $183,630 (FEDP NS018) Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 25 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET Appropriations Grant RECAPITULATION - REVENUE & EXPENSES 2016/2017 1 2016/2017 1 2017/2018 1 2017/2018 2018n019 AMENDED EOY AMENDED ESTIMATES PROPOSED FN BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $ $ - $ - $ - $ 1,000 REVENUES 307-334.3900 307-361.1000 307-381.0000 Appropriation Funds $ - $ $ 209,000 $ - $ 209,000 Interest Earnings $ - $ $ $ TRANSFER IN -CAPITAL FUND RESERVES $ $ $ 10,450 $ 10,450 $ - TOTAL REVENUES $ $ $ 219,450 $ 10,450 $ 209,000 EXPENDITURES 307-559.3100 307-559.3102 307-559.4909 307-559.6300 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -Engineering Services $ - $ - $ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -Grant Admin $ - $ $ 9,450 $ 9,450 $ ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES $ - $ $ 1,000 $ 1,000 STREET IMPROVEMENTS/ADDITIONS $ - $ 1 $ 209,0001 $ 209,000 TOTAL EXPENSES $ $ 1 $ 219,450 $ 9,450 $ 210,000 F/Y ENDING FUND BALANCE $ - $ $ -is 1,000 $ DUE TO GENERAL FUND 334-3900 SE 8TH Avenue Project Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 26 of 27 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED 2018/2019 BUDGET LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL FUND RECAPITULATION - REVENUE & EXPENSES F/Y BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 1 $ REVENUES 601-351.1000 601-351.2000 601-354.1000 601-361.1000 601-369-1000 2016/2017 AMENDED 2016/2017 1 2017/2018 1 2017/2018 1 2018/2019 EOY I AMENDED ESTIMATES IPROPOSED 4,361 $ 11,6201 $ 11,620 $ 3; CONFISCATED PROPERTY FINES LOCAL ORD. VIOL. $ 500 $ 500 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 500 INTEREST EARNINGS MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL REVENUE $ 500 $ 500 1 $ 1,000 1 $ 1,000 1 $ 500 EXPENDITURES 601-529.4909 601-529.5200 601-549.6300 601-549.6400 LAW ENF. SPECIAL MISC. $ 250 $ 250 $ 500 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 LAW ENF. SPECIAL EDUCATI $ - $ - $ - $ 500 LAW ENF. SPECIAL IMPROVE $ - $ - $ LAW ENF. SPECIAL MACH & $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 8,400 $ 8,400 $ 2,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,750 1,750 8,900 9,400 3,500 F/Y ENDING BALANCES $ 3,111 $ 3,11 t $ 3,720 1 $ 3,220 1 $ 220 Rev 2019 Budget Wrkbk Sept 4th Hearing8/28/201810:06 AM 27 of 27 City Council Meeting — 9/4/2018, Item N.A. Pictured: Council Member Wes Abney, Council Member Gary Ritter, Mayor Dowling Watford, Head Coach Ruben Guerrero, Asst. Coach James Belville, Asst. Coach Cody Clanton, Asst. Coach Bobby Koedam Players: Izaak Alaniz, Matthew Belville, David Busbin, Cody Clanton, Walt Fortner, Ruben Guerrero, Kylar Koedam, E.J. McQueen, Levi Larson, John Richards, Jakoah Spencer, Carder Stokes City Council Meeting — 9/4/2018, Item V.A. Pictured left to right: Ms. Krista Garofalo, Chief Strategy and Advocacy Officer for the Treasure Coast Food Bank, Mayor Dowling Watford City Council Meeting - 9/4/2018, Item V.B. Pictured left to right: OKMS President Ms. Angie Griffin, Mayor Dowling Watford City honors All -Star team By Matteo TWHo Okeechobee News The Okeechobee City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 4, saw the Okeechobee 8-years and under Afl-Star Team's efforts recognized for being district champs, state champs and ranking I Ith out of 5,500 participating teams of the 2019 Dixie Youth World Series tourna- ment. "When l used to coach, back in the really dark ages, I would tell people it's not the win- ning or losing that counts. It's that you give your best in every single game, that you do the best you can do," Mayor Watford said to the young ballers. "One of the best games 1 ever coached in was a t-ball game, that was my level and about all I could coach," he jok- ingly stated before continuing, "and we played a team that beat us, but it was absolutely the best game that I have ever been involved in. We didn't have that good of a team but we played a very competitive game against them and thought we might beat them. They were realty worried and that was a good sign." May- or Watford then stated, "Even the coaches came up afterwards and said that was quite an improvement in the team, so playing and do- ing your very best you can every game is what counts." Mayor Watford concluded his con- gratutatory speech to the team saying, "We are really, realty proud of you for representing your community, Okeechobee, in North Carolina." Councilman Gary Ritter, spoke to those in attendance and the team stating, "I had the See CITY— Page 8 500 plus tax Lake flows to estuaries adjusted By KatrLta Elsken O ecJrobee News The US. Army Corps of Engineers will re- duce flows to the coastal estuaries today ac- cording to a report given by Lt. Col Jennifer Reynolds of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Sept. 6 meeting of the Water Resources Analysis Committee at the South Florida Wa- ter Management District headquarters in West Palm Beach. "We are looking at how do we manage water with the lake over the long term. We are at the height of hurricane season which is troubling," she said. The corps will manage the lake flows, not just for this week but for the season, she said. The flow to the Caloosalatchee River will be 3,000 cubic feet per second (efs) measured at tire Franklin Lock. That flow includes water from the take which enters the river at Moore Haven, as well as local basin drainage into the river between Moore Haven and the Franklin Lock. The distance from Moore Haven to the Franklin Lock is about 42 miles. On the east coast, the flow to the St. Lucie estuary will be 1,170 cis. measured at the St. Lucie Lock. Water flowing through the lock includes flow from the take, which enters the St. Lucie Canal at Port Mayaca, as well as lo- cal basin runoff which flows into the St. Lucie Canal along the 23.7 miles from Port Mayaca to the St. Lucie Lock. On Sept. 5, the flow from the take into the Caloosahatchee River at Moore Haven was 2,304 cis. The flow through the Franklin Lock, combining lake flow and basin runoff was av- eraged 4,072 cis. Also on Sept. 5, the flow from the lake to the St. Lucie canal at Pont Mayaca was 1,580 et&. The flow through the St. Lucie Lock combing take releases and local basin runoff was 2,642 cis, See LAKE -- Page 8 QL ECHOBEE NEWS Vol. 109 No. 107 Hunger Action Month ... Page 2 ]Friday, September 7, 20IS Heavier than 9 =� normal) rainfall +dp. predicted ... Page 3 r: Burglar caught Wearing stolen 4 sandals Page 5 - Elks offer scholarships ... Page 12 F; Football around the lake Okeechobee News Mart Tu(lfo ... Page 12 The Okeechobee 8-and-under All -Star Team's efforts were recognized for being dts- Viol champs, state champs and ranking 11th out of 5,500 participating teams of the 2018 Dixie Youth World Series tournament. The tam's accomplishments Included Lake Levels them being the 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions, 201E Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch Slate Champions and 2018 Dixie Youth World 14.66 feet Series Participants. Last Year: ➢3.t)b reet l Spon; red By: f exec-�` Prigq's Famihj Restaurant 1759 S. Parrott Ave. 763-7222 Source: South FlorfdaWater Management District. Depth given N feet above sea revel See page 4 for information about how to contact this newspaper. ®1(eschebeenews.nd rresr?c;n 8e}93 161.10"00024"" 5- stpu Okeechobee News 7, 2018 CITY Continued From Page 1 pleasure of watching you guys play in Avon Park and I was extremely impressed by you and the coaches as well. It's so important to have people in the community who want to get together with our youth. I was just astounded at the fielding and hitting these guys did. I was just blown away by the abil- ity of everyone on the team. You all repre- sented Okeechobee well and I'm proud of all of you." Each person on the team received a cer- fificate from the Office of the Mayor for out- standing achievement for their dedication, sportsmanship and team spirit as members of the Okeechobee, 8-years and under, All - Star Team. The team's accomplishments included them being the 2018 Florida Dixie Youth Machine Pitch District 8 Champions, 2018 Florida Dixie Youth M. chine Pitch State Champions and 2018 Dixie Youth World Se- ries Participants. Head Coach Ruben Guerrero addressed the crowd of attendees, "I'd like to thank ev- erybody for having us here. We started tus in Avon Park and we finished and went to Bristol, Fla and got the opportunity to take these kids up to North Carolina. At the be- ginning 5,500 teams started, we finished 1 till. These kids really worked hard and they are becoming kcal celebrities. People are starting to notice who they are, these kids are enjoying every moment of it, they work hard and they deserve it. We want to thank the community of Okeechobee, you realty helped us out with donations and getting us to these competitions." According to the team's coach, "We wanted to wear purple and gold to repre- sent Okeechobee, but we had to wear the colors that were representative of the State of Florida. We were the only team that put the name of our town on our shirts." The coach left off saying, "The team that won the World Series, we were the ordy team to beat them in the whole tournament. Once again thank you and we appreciate every- thing you've donne for these kids." Mayor Watford's final words to the team after they received their certificates were nothing shy of future goal setting: `Thank you very much and congratulations, Next year we will see you here at 9-years and un- der." in addition to Head Coach Guerrero the roster included: Assistant Coaches James Belvitle, Cody Clanton and Bobby Koedam; and players Izaak Alaniz, Matthew Befvite, David Busbin, Cody Clanton, Walt Fortner, Ruben Guerrero, Kylar Koedam, E.J. Mc- Queen, Levi Larson, John Richards, Jakoah Spencer and Carder Stokes. Mayor Dowling R. Watford Jr. also pro- claimed the month of September 2018 as "Hunger Action Month" and presented the certificate to the Treasure Coast Food Bank representative, Chief Strategy and Advocacy Officer, Krista Garofalo. The council was presented witlr a Merit Award from Okeechobee Main Street. The award was delivered from Okeechobee Main Street President Angie Griffin and was awarded for the median beautification project that took plane on Park Street in the Downtown Business District of the city. in business actions at the Tuesday meet- ing: • The council approved a payment in the amount of $10,OW deductible in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Florida Petroleum Liability and Res- toration Insurance Program (FPLRIP) for the purpose of assessment and remediation of an aged petroleum spill at the Public Works Facility. In a memorandum sent from Public Works Director David Allen to City Adminis- trator Marcos Montes De Oca, it read: "The City of Okeechobee Public Works Facility has become eligible for DEP Petroleum Res- toration Program (PRP) funding for further assessment and remediation of a petroleum spill that occurred many years ago. The dis- charge occurred when the old underground fuel tank in the yard was removed and re- placed with the above -ground tank that is currently In use. DEP recently lowered the priority store to fund discharges with scores 20 or above, the score for our site is 25. The lower threshold provides state funding for remediation of our discharge site." The memo also stated: "The PLRIP de- ductible is $10,000 which is a significant amount. However, when compared with the potential liability to the city of the con- tamination, the expenditure is well warrant- ed. Having the discharge and accompanied contamination remediated will benefit the city as: I) Future liability to the city will be greatly limited as the city will have met the requirements of FDEP for remediation. 2) Due to the potential need for future action, the area of the old underground tank in the Public Works Yard has been left unpaved. The location is central in the Public Works Yard and regularly has standing water after rain storms. After remediation is complete, the area can be paved and better utilized." • Council approved a recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to consider foreclosure proceedings on property located at 1006 Southwest Fifth Avenue. According to Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling the property owner is deceased, has a house with no eledricityAvater and the grass is very overgrown. As of Aug. 31, the fine had accrued to $3,375 and continues to accrue at a rate of $15 per day. In an open and public hearing for first reading of budget ordinances: • Mayor Watford announced that the purpose of the public hearing was to con- sider the first reading of ordinances for the proposed miBage rate levy and proposed budget for fiscal year 2018-2019. • Mayor Watford also announced that the proposed millage rate levy represents five percent more than the roll bark rate com- puted pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 200.065(1). • Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1171 by title only and set Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. as a final public hearing date, levying a millage rate of 7.9932 for fiscal year Oct. 1, 2018 - Sept. 30, 2019 was approved by the council. • The council's final action was the ap- proved motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1172 by title only and set Sept, 18, at 6 p.m. as a final public hearing date, adopting an annual budget for fiscal year of Oct. I, 2018 - Sept, 30, 2019. to you by: 553.753.5451 Plumbing a AC Septic L7c9CAC003793 - I CO22595 VFW serves Friday dinner The Buckhead Ridge VFW Post 9528, 29012 S.R. 78 W., in Buckhead will serve dinner on Friday, Sept 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The menu will include grilled boneless rib eye steak, grilled pork tenderloin, fried fish and shrimp, baked and french fried po- tatoes, baked sweet potatoes, fried onion rings, salad and desert. All proceeds will go to homeless veterans. For information, call 863A67-2882. Legion will host dinner On Friday, Sept. 7, come and enjoy din- ner at the American Legion, 501 S.E. Second St. Everyone is welcome. Dinner will be fish, shrimps or chicken and french try baskets, for a $6 donation and is served from 5 until 8 p.m. with musk: from 6 to 9 p.m. For infor- mation, call 863-763-5309. Oasis Lounge opens The Okeechobee Shrine Club Oasis Lounge,1855 S.W. 53rd St., will be open this Friday, Sept. 7, and Saturday, Sept 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. For the first hour all drinks are $1 off. There will be chicken wings and hot dogs for sale. Popcorn is free! For informa- tion, call Keith at 863-643-2682. Free men's ehorale concert set Big Lake men's chorale will host a con- cert on Saturday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. Admission is free. For informa- tion, call 863-7634600. Legion will host trivia American Legion Post #64, 501 S.E. Sec- ond St., will host Trivia on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. For information, call 863- 763-5309. Amvets host 5-card bingo Join Amvels Post 200, 3651 US. 441 S.E. Suite 6, on Sunday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 2 p.m. for five -cud bin- go. For information, call 863484-8135. LAKE Continued From Page 1 "The decision to reduce flows follows Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule (LORS) guidance," said Luis Alejandro, chief of the Jacksonville District's Water Management Section. "We continue to coordinate closely with our partners at the South Florida Water Management District as we enter the peak of hurricane season, when the situation could change rapidly. We are currently monitoring two dhstur- bances off the coast of Africa, where me- teorologists advise it is possible to see new waves develop every 34 days." BHR VFW serves breakfast The VFW Auxiliary will serve breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 9, at VFNV Post 9528, 29012 S.R. 78 W., from 8:30 to I a.m. All benefits go for veteran's services. For infor- mation, call 863- 467-2882. Church will host bingo Sacred Heart Church, 901 S.W. Sixth SL, will host bingo on Monday, Sept 10. Doors will open at � p.m and the fun will begin at 7 p.m. Retired Fdueators to meet The Okeechobee Retired Educators will meet on Monday, Sept.10, at I I a.m. in the meeting room of Beef OBrady's. Anyone who has retired from working in any school system, in any capacity, is eligible to join us! Legion host 5-card bingo American Legion Post #64, 501 S.E. Sec- ond St, will host five -card bingo on Monday, Sept 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. with Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. For information, call 863-763- 5309. Big Lake honors responders Big Lake Post #10539. 3912 US. 441 S.E., will host a first responders luncheon and awards on Tuesday, Sept. 11, the luncheon I,, from 11 am. to 3 p.m. Awards start at noon. The public is welcome. Five -card bin- go will be held at noon on Thursday, Sept. 13, with a pot luck dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Shrine Club hosts dinner The Okeechobee Shrine Club, I855 S.W. 53rd St., off of U.S. 78 W. next to Fast Break will hold a spaghetti dinner Tuesday, Sept 11, from 4 until 7 p.m. for your $8 donation. The dinner is open to the pub- lic and all members of the Shrine Temple. Entertainment wi0 be provided by Jay and Patty. For information on the activities of the Okeechobee Shrine Club or to lease the dub, contact the Shrine Club at 80-763- 3378 or Keith at 863-634-2682. Local basin runoff contributes a signif- icant amount of the flow to the Caloosa- hatchee and St. Lucie Estuaries. Between May 13 and September 3, lake Okeechobee contributed 30 percent of the 1.2 million acre-feet of Flow to the Caloosahatchee, with 50 percent coming from the local C43 basin, and 20 percent from tidal inflow. During the same period, Lake Okeechobee contributed 26 percent of the 732 thousand acre-feet of Bow to the St. Lucie estuary, with the remaining 17 per- cent from time C-44 basin, 12 percent from file C-23 basin, 10 percent from the C-24 ba- sin, IS percent from Ten Mile Creek and 20 percent from tidal Inflow. September 9, 2018 Okeechobee News 3 �5tudy abroad with IRSC Special to the Okeechobee News Experiences of a lifetime await students and community members who travel the w:)dd through Indian River State College (IRSC) Study Abroad. IRSC will offer eight fascinating trips during 2019, with the op- portunity for participants to earn college credits related to each trip's area of empha- sis. The new slate of Study Abroad oppor- tunities explore the people, culture, history, and economics in a variety of locations. - Switzerland: Health and Happi- mass (May 8-15, 2019) Visit Zurich, Bern, Geneva, and Lucerne, and learn why Switzerland is consistently list- ed as one of the top five happiest countries in the world. Included in the trip is a special stop at the International Red Cross Museum. England: London Fire Service (May 13-20, 2019) Explore London and spend two days working with the London Fire Brigade. Par- fidpants will also visit museums, attend a theater performance and tour historical sites. • Switzerland, Italy and France: Economics, Math and Sociology (May 18-28,2019) Immerse yourself in the inner workings, history, and culture of four European coun- tries while applying social science and mart) concepts that influence the United States and European global, social, and cultural points of view. 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