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2019-05-07CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MAY 7, 2019, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 55 SE 3RD AVENUE * COUNCIL CHAMBERS * OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA �� COUNCiL ACTION - DiSCUSSiON - VOTE I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor May 7, 2019, City Council Regular Meeting, 2:00 P.M. II. OPENING CEREMONIES Invocation; Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Mayor Watford. III. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Wes Abney Council Member Monica M. Clark Council Member Bob Jarriel Council Member Bobby Keefe 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 May 7, 2019, Regular City Council Meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. PAGE 1 OF 13 The invocation was given by Pastor Chad Keathley of the Okeechobee Church of God; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. City Clerk Gamiotea called the roll: Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Mayor Watford asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda; New Business Item IX.H. was added. Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comment on matters not on the agenda; there were none. ON MAY %, 2019 e REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 13 V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Proclaim the week of May 5 through 11, 2019, as "Municipal Clerk's Week." D. Proclaim the week of May 19 through 25, 2019, as "National Public Works Week." COUNCIL ACTION e DISCUSSION - VOTE Mayor Watford proclaimed May 5 through 11, 2019, as Municipal Clerks Week, presenting the Proclamation to City Clerk Gamiotea and Deputy City Clerk Jenkins, and reading., the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government, exists throughcut the world, and Whzrs-as, the Office of the Municipal Clerk.`.- the oldest among public servantz.' and Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and Whereas, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and Whereas, the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community; and Whereas, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of their office through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops, and annual meetings of the State, provincial, country and international professional organizations. Now Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do recognize the week of May 5 through 11, 2019, as `MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK', and further extend appreciation to all Municipal Clerks and especially to Lane Gamiotea our City Clerk, and Bobbie Jenkins our Deputy City Clerk, for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent." Mayor Watford proclaimed the week of May 19 through 25, 2019, as National Public Works Week. He presented the Proclamation to the employees of the Public Works Department and read the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and wellbeing of the citizens of the City of Okeechobee; and Whereas, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees from state and local governments and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation's transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and Whereas, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in the City of Okeechobee to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and Whereas, the year 2019 marks the 59th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association; and Whereas, this year's theme is "Public Works, It Starts Here" as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of the many public works professional throughout the world. Now Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim week of May 19 through 25, 2019, as `NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK' in the City of Okeechobee, and call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works; and to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life." MAY %, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 of 13 4 V U AGENDA PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED C. Proclaim the month of May, 2019 as "Building Safety Month." VI. MINUTES - City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 16, 2019, Regular meeting. COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION -VOTE May, 2019 was proclaimed as Building Safety Month. Mayor Watford presented the Proclamation to Mr. Jeffery Newell, City Building Offici�;, and read the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, the City of Okeechobee is committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the I j -. A---... '.I...A A• , da life :.:;d i�'7 times $ nati,�;�1 honseo-, "ju,17dings ati iii�f"asti`u�6�;�.. a��uc sc: our citizens, both iii y' y disaster; and Whereas, our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that make up our community is achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians —building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, design professionals, laborers, plumbers and others in the construction industry —who work year-round to ensure the safe construction of buildings; and Whereas, these guardians are dedicated members of the International Code Council, a U.S. based organization, that brings together local, state and federal officials that are experts in the built environment to create and implement the highest -quality codes to protect us in the buildings where we live, learn, work, play; and Whereas, our nation benefits economically and technologically from using the International Codes that are developed by a national, voluntary consensus codes and standards developing organization, our government is able to avoid the high cost and complexity of developing and maintaining these codes, which are the most widely adopted building safety and fire prevention codes in the world; and Whereas, these modern building codes include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires, floods and earthquake; which, according to a FEIVIA-commissioned study by the National Institute of Building Sciences, provide $11 in future mitigation benefits for every dollar invested; and Whereas, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to remind the public about the critical role of our communities' largely unknown protectors of public safety —our local code officials —who assure us of safe, efficient and livable buildings that are essential to America's prosperity; and Whereas, "No Code. No Confidence." the theme for Building Safety Month 2019, encourages all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of safe and resilient construction; fire prevention; disaster mitigation, and new technologies in the construction industry. Building Safety Month 2019 encourages appropriate steps everyone can take to ensure the safety of our built environment, and recognizes that the implementation of safety codes by local and state agencies has saved lives and protected homes and businesses; and Whereas, each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, Americans are asked to consider the commitment to improve building safety and economic investment at home and in the community, and to acknowledge the essential service provided to all of us by local and state building departments, fire prevention bureaus and federal agencies in protecting lives and property. Now, Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida; do hereby proclaim the month of May 2019 as 'Building Safety Month'." Council Member Jarriel moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summar\i of Council Action foi- the April '16, 2019, Regular meeting; seconded by Council ivlember Clark. T here was no discussion of 1 -this item. 00 0 MAY 7.2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 13 AGENDA VI. MINUTES CONTINUED A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 16, 2019, Regular meeting continued. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Consider a motion to amend the Extension of Lease ;agreement with the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County to include elimination of the requirement of Errors and Omissions coverage by the Chamber - City Attorney. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-002-R, submitted by Anita's Rental Properties, Inc., to reclassify Lots 7 through 12 of Block 116, OKEECHOBEE, together with 0.46+/- unplatted acres, located at 701 Northeast 3rd Street, from Light Commercial to Heavy Commercial - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1), b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only and set Final Public Hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE VOTE: WATFORD — YEA AK; — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. At the April 16, 2019, meeting the Council deferred action on approving an amended Extension of Lease Agreement with the Chamber to give Staff time to research several questions on insurance requirements. The City's insurance firm, Public Risk Management, was contacted to obtain their recommendation as to the Chamber being required to continue carrying Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance; their answer was yes. The Administrator explained he has been in contact with representatives of the Chamber, and a quote has been obtained. Council Member Keefe asked for clarification when the E&O insurance requirement was implemented. Administrator MontesDeOca verified it was in the original Lease Agreement (adopted and executed March 24, 2012). Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comments; there was none. He then called for a motion three times to amend the Extension of Lease Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County to include elimination of the requirement of E&O coverage by the Chamber; no motion was offered. The Extension of the Lease Aareement as aaaroved on October 16. 2018. stands. and will be resent for execution by Chamber officials. Council Member Keefe moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-002-R, submitted by Anita's Rental Properties, Inc., to reclassify Lots 7 through 12 of Block 116, OKEECHOBEE, together with 0.46+/- unplatted acres, located at 701 Northeast 3rd Street, from Light Commercial (CLT) to Heavy Commercial (CHV); seconded by Council Member Jarriel. [A portion of this motion was rescinded; see item A.2.c)] VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM LIGHT COMMERCIAL TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. 19-002-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." MAY 7, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 13 487 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED A.2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1183 b) , Public Comments and Discussion. Council Member Clark moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1183; seconded by Council II Member Abney. 111. Nu`.-rD.-An Smith, City Planning Consultant presented the Planrrrrg Staff reportfind;ngs and - recommendation of denial for Rezoning Petition No. 19-002-R submitted by Ms. Anita Nunez as the property owner, Anita's Rental Properties, Inc. The Planning Board also recommended denial (six to one vote) at their April 18, 2019, meeting based on the Planning Staff's findings as follows: 1. The proposed Rezoning to CHV is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan since the property is designated Commercial on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). 2. The proposed use, a Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park, is specifically authorized, but only by Special Exception. The applicant has stated that a Special Exception Petition will be submitted should the Rezoning be approved. 3. Depending on the location, any RV park can have an adverse effect on the public interest. RV parks provide allotted spaces where patrons can stay overnight or up to six months. This site could have a maximum of 21 RV lots and is located in an existing single-family neighborhood. Allowing this many temporary dwelling units could have an adverse impact. 4. The proposed use, as well as many other uses permitted in CHV, may not be appropriate for this location, nor reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and could be contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. The impact from traffic and noise would not be appropriate for the predominantly residential area. The current CLT zoning provides the best compatibility. There are CHV uses to the South; those are mostly along North Park Street/State Road 70, which is a commercial corridor, and it has historically been the goal of the City to limit the CHV corridor properties to encroach more than two blocks. The property to the immediate North is designated Commercial on the FLUM, zoned CLT with existing uses being a taxidermy and wholesale business, and a single-family residence. To the East is Taylor Creek Waterway. To the South is designated Commercial on the FLUM, zoned CLT and CHV and the existing uses are a restaurant and other commercial businesses (Shoppes on the Boardwalk Plaza). The property to the West is designated Commercial on the FLUM, zoned CLT and is vacant. 5. It is likely that increasing the intensity of the subject property by allowing an RV park, or other CHV permitted uses, would affect property values/living conditions of other nearby parcels. 6. While significant landscaping would be required as a buffer to reduce the potential impacts of an RV park, no amount of landscaping will negate the traffic affects that will be generated. 7. The proposed/permitted CHV uses could create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities or create an inappropriate density pattern in the area. 8. The proposed/permitted CHV uses could create traffic congestion and flooding/drainage problems. The Institute of Transportation Engineers Manual trip generation rates for an RV park suggests that approximately 108 vehicle trips per weekday would be generated for a 1.50 acre RV park. Any CHV development would have to adequately address stormwater requirements. 9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by any unnecessary restrictions. Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comment; there was none. He then asked the Council Members to disclose for the record any ex-parte communication (any communications, site visit, investigation, and/or expert opinions) regarding the Petition. Council Member Abney disclosed he was contacted by Ms. Nunez; they discussed the project. Mayor Watford disclosed his family owns one of the surrounding properties that were noticed, and he attended the Planning Board meeting but did not speak. doe MAY 7.2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 6 OF 13 AGENDA VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED A.2.b) Public Comments and Discussion on proposed Ordinance No. 1183 continued. c) Vote on motion. B.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-003-R, submitted by Okeechobee County, to reclassify the North 93 feet of Lots i through 6 of Block 107, OKEECHOBEE, located at 403 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Commercial Professional Office to Public Use - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 2). b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only and set Final Public Hearing date. COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Council Member Keefe noted this property has been rezoned more than once (Rezoning Petition No. 08-005-R requested to rezones from Residential Single Family -One and Industrial to CHV; Planning Staff and Bcj�rd would only recommend CLT. It was adopted after applicant agreed to amend the request to CLT). Mayor Watford clarified the owner is not lirrilled/bound tc develop the site to the specific pfaposed use. They -scan develvpK;f to any of4hc permitted CHV uses so long as the site could meet the requirements, and they could apply for any CHV Special Exception uses. Mr. Smith explained the differences in impact to surrounding areas a hotel would have verses a RV park as questioned by Council Member Clark. There being no further discussion, Mayor Watford confirmed with Attorney Cook the process when an Ordinance is scheduled for two readings; the Council can approve the first reading and then approve/deny the Ordinance at the Final Public Hearing, or vote not to approve the first reading. The Planning Board Hearing and Final Public Hearing (before the City Council) are all that is required to be advertised and noticed to the surrounding owners. VOTE: WATFORD - NO ABNEY - NO CLARK - NO JARRIEL - NO KEEFE - NO MOTION DENIED. Clerk Gamiotea requested, based on the action taken, for Council to consider rescinding setting the Final Public Hearing date as it is not necessary. A motion to rescind setting the Final Public Hearing date of May 21, 2019, for proposed Ordinance No. 1183 was made by Council Member Clark and seconded by Council Member Keefe. VOTE: WATFORD - YEA ABNEY - YEA CLARK - YEA JARRIEL'- YEA KEEFE - YEA MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Jarriel moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-003-R, submitted by Okeechobee County, to reclassify the North 93 feet of Lots 1 through 6 of Block 107, OKEECHOBEE, located at 403 Northwest 2nd Avenue, from Commercial Professional Office to Public Use; seconded by Council Member Abney. VOTE: WATFORD - YEA ABNEY - YEA CLARK - YEA JARRIEL - YEA KEEFE - YEA MOTION CARRIED. MAY 7.2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 7 OF 13 n�• II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED B.1.c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only. 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1184 b) Public Comments and Discussion, c) Vote on motion. C. Presentation of a Butterfly Bench to the City - Donna Walpole Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL .'ONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL CFFICE TO PUBLIC USE ZOMING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. '91-000-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Council Member Clark moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1184; seconded by Council Member Keefe. Mr. Smith presented the Planning Staff Report explaining the Planning Board recommended approval of Petition No. 19-003-R at their April 18, 2019, meeting and found the Petition to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed government office building (new facility for the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and Drivers Licenses Offices) is an appropriate use within the requested Public Use zoning district. He added some of the surrounding properties include the Okeechobee Judicial Complex and Historic Courthouse. Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comment; there was none. He then asked the Council Members to disclose for the record any ex-parte communication (any communications, site visit, investigation, and/or expert opinions) regarding the Petition; there were none. Mr. Bill Royce and Ms. Jennifer Busbin were in attendance on behalf of the applicant. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. In the absence of Ms. Donna Walpole, Administrator MontesDeOca explained she is requesting to purchase and donate, for the City Public Works to install, a replica of the existing butterfly sculpture bench in the Hamrick Butterfly Garden. Ms. Walpole contacted Okeechobee Main Street (OKMS) to obtain their approval and to ensure the new bench was an exact duplicate of the existing design style. Council Member Jarriel moved to accept the donation of a second butterfly sculpture bench to the Hamrick Butterfly Garden fFLAGLER PARK, Block Fh seconded by Council Member Abney. Council Member Clark expressed concern in the number of requests for items to be installed in the Parks and asked whether the City has regulations that govern the type, size and quantity of items allowed. In response to there not being any regulations other than Block F is designated as the Butterfly Garden and Block L has been approved for the Bronze Battle Drive Sculpture, Council Member Keefe conveyed the need for a Plan that provides a vision for downtown and identifies how the City wants to brand the Parks. However, since OKMS approved and supported the request, and there being no reason to reject it, the Council was compelled to accept it. EM MAY 7.2019 • REGULAR MEETING e PAGE H OF 13 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED C. Presentation of a Butterfly Bench to the City continued. D. Discuss uncompensated internship of Alysa Osterman with the City - City Administrator. E. Consider a request from the City Attorney to commence legal action against CVS Pharmacy regarding a Code Enforcement Lien - City Attorney. VOTE: WATFORD YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEFr JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Ms. Alysa Osterman is a student at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) majoring in Political Science. As part of a graduation requirement, she must complete an internship that directly correlates with her major. Ms. Osterman made an inquiry to the City in April and an interview was held with Administrator MontesDeOca and City Clerk Gamiotea regarding a possible internship during the summer. An Office Assistant Intern job description was submitted by Clerk Gamiotea; FGCU administration approved the request, for which she will receive class credits. Council Member Clark moved to approve the uncompensated summer internshiD for Ms. Alvssa Osterman: seconded by Council Member Keefe. Ms. Osterman was in attendance and thanked the Council for their consideration. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. The following information is provided as background content: On January 9, 2018, Code Case No. 17-039 for Spirit CV Okeechobee FL LLC [CVS Pharmacy] was presented to the Code Enforcement Board (CEB) for violation of City Code of Ordinances Sections 30-43 public nuisance, and 30-44 general cleaning and beautification. The property is located at 106 North Parrott Avenue (Legal: Lots 1 to 3 and 6 of Block 154, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10, Okeechobee County Public Records), which is the Northeast corner of the main traffic light intersection. Copies of the landscape plans which were part of the original building permit for the construction of an Eckerds Drug Store (original owner/developer) were distributed for the CEB to compare how the landscaping should be maintained. Unfortunately, the plans were not as-builts and the CEB questioned whether they could enforce them. However, the Landscape Sections of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) does provide for landscaping maintenance. The matter was deferred for further research. On February 13, 2018, the CEB was instructed to base their ruling on the current Landscape Requirements, not the permit plans. The action approved was to find Case No. 17-039 in violation of City Code Section 30-43 public nuisance, Section 30-44 general cleaning and beautification, Section 90-531 general landscape improvements and the removal of rubbish/trash; for Staff to send a copy of the LDR Landscape Requirements and allow 25-days from receipt of notice to present a proposed landscaping plan to the City. The owner did not comply with the 25-day time frame provided, a $50.00.per day fine began accruing on March 19, 2018; by Lien/Order recorded on April 11, 2018. Attorney Cook explained Florida Statute Chapter 162.125 allows for the City to sue to recover a money judgment for the Lien amount plus interest levied on Cases after October 1, 2000 (so long as the real or personal property is not covered under Section 4(a), Article X of the Florida Constitution). Once a suit is filed to pursue the money judgement, the Lien stops accruing. MAY 7, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 9 OF 13 491 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED E. Consider a request from the City Attorney to commence legal action against CVS Pharmacy regarding a Code Enforcem�,nt Lien continued. F. Motion to approve the ranking and contract for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. FIN 01-32-03-19, Information Technology Services - City Administrator (Exhibit 3). However, whether the property would be brought into compliance would not be part of the suit. The corporate office and district store manager have been provided multiple no" --;es of this Case. The local manager has been notified and made every attempt to assist the City. He conveyed the company's policy regarding the exterior of the store and ;,,)w he is not authoru-vd iv handle tii�aa'issues. OVS has main ;,c U`LL%mipt tc contact the City or reso,-Ve the non-compliance. Filing litigation against them should get someone's attention, then hopefully they will get it in compliance. Should it not be brought into compliance, a new case could be initiated with it being handled as a Repeat Offender. Mayor Watford added he spoke with the local store manager to make sure he was aware it was being discussed today. Administrator MontesDeOca added [ABP Electric] submitted a building permit [on April 19, 2019 to install an overhead metered service pole for a remediation pilot test trailer] for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on this property. The permit applicant was notified that due to the ongoing code violation, the permit would not be processed until the property comes into compliance. Council Member Keefe moved to approve legal action against Spirit CV Okeechobee FL LLC for a Code Enforcement Lien [Case No. 17-039 for property located at 106 North Parrott Avenue (Legal: Lots 1 to 3 and 6 of Block 154, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10, Okeechobee County Public Records)); seconded by Council Member Clark. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. On March 20, 2019, the City let a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Information Technology Services, to be submitted by 3:00 P.M. on April 11, 2019. A mandatory pre -proposal conference was held April 2, 2019, from 1:00 to 3:00 P,M. Three responses were received and reviewed by Administrator MontesDeOca, Finance Director Riedel, and Police Chief Peterson. As provided in Exhibit 3, the ranking of the companies are: 1. ICS Computers, Inc., 403 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. 2. Saalex Corporation-SaalexlT, 1006 Pathfinder Way, Rockledge, Florida 32955.3. EvolvTec d/b/a of BLM Technologies of Florida LLC, 1321 Northwest 65th Place, Suite 3, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309. The Administrator requested the approval of the ranking and recommended awarding a Contract to ICS Computers, Inc. A draft copy of the Contract was also included in Exhibit 3. This is a budgeted item. Council Member Jarriel moved to approve the ranking for RFQ No. FIN 01-32.03.19, Information Technology Services [as listed abovel and award a Contract to ICS Computers, Inc. of Okeechobee; seconded by Council Member Abney. 492 MAY 7.2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 10 OF 13 AGENDA VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED F. Motion to approve the ranking and contract for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. FIN 01-32-03-19, Information Technology Services continued. G. Motion to approve proposed Amended 2018-2019 Budget - City Administrator and Finance Director (Exhibit 4). COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE The initial Contract term is for one-year with two, one-year renewable options. The rate is $24,960.00 annually for services specifically provided in Section One of the Contract; specific or large projects will be negotiated through a Work Order. The rate schedule may be revised annually prior to each optional renewal period. VOTE: WATFORD —, YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. It was moved by Council Members Keefe and Jarriel to approve proposed [Mid -Year] Amended [Fiscal Year] 2018-19 Budget [as presented in Exhibit 4] as follows: ADOPTED MID -YEAR AMENDMENT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 10/01/2018 0510712019 Page 1 — General Fund Expenditures: Law Enforcement $2,497,208.00 $2,532,030.00 Expenditures: Fire Protection 1,662,316.00 1,631,054.00 Total General Expenditures 6,959,394.00 6,962,954.00 Fiscal Year Ending Fund Balance $4,177,020.00 $4,173,460.00 Page 15 — General Fund, Law Enforcement Personnel Costs 1300 Other Salary (includes approval to add a Part -Time Clerical employee for Code Enforcement) $32,900.00 $56,375.00 2100 FICA 104,500.00 106,297.00 Total Personnel Costs: $2,119,550.00 $2,144,822.00 Page 16 — General Fund, Law Enforcement Supplies & Other Services 3400 Other Contractual Services $30,708.00 $35,258.00 4903 Code Enforcement 0.00 5,000.00 Total Supplies and Other Services 377,658.00 387,208.00 Grand Total for Department $2,497,208.00 $2,532,030.00 Page 17 — General Fund, Fire Department Personnel Costs 1300 Other Salary $29,900.00 $12,425.00 2100 FICA 73,100.00 71,763.00 Total Personnel Costs $1,427,366.00 $1,408,554.00 Page 18 — General Fund, Fire Enforcement Supplies & Other Services 3400 Other Contractual Services $7,450.00 $2,900.00 4903 Code Enforcement 9,000.00 1,100.00 Total Supplies and Other Services 234,950.00 222,500.00 Grand Total for Department $1,662,316.00 $1,631,054.00 Pages 2 through 14, and 19 to 20 of the General Fund include no changes, as the proposed amendment amounts presented mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. MAY 7.2019 - REGULAR MEETING -PAGE 11 of 13 493 AGENDA Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED G. Motion to approve proposed Amended 2018-2019 Budget continued ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: H. Video presentation for traffic light request at North Parrot Avenue and North 9th Street. COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Page 21, Public Facilities Improvement Fund, included no changes as the proposed amendment amounts mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts (Nr,te: the amended FY Beginning and Ending Fund Balance amounts provided in the exhibit were confirmed by Finance Director Riedel to be a typographical error). Page 22 and 23, Capital Improvement Projects Fund, included no changes as the proposed amendment amounts mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts (Note: the amended FY Beginning Fund Balance amount provided in the exhibit was confirmed by Finance Director Riedel to be a typographical error). Pages 24 and 25, Other Grants and Appropriation Grants, include no changes, as the proposed amendment amounts presented mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. Page 26, Law Enforcement Special Fund, include no changes as the proposed amendment amounts mirror those those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. Administrator MontesDeOca deferred to Finance Director Riedel to make the presentation. She explained the amendments directly relate to the transfer of Code Enforcement from Fire to Police. The personnel cost for a part-time code enforcement administrative/clerical position is an addition to the budget, not a transfer from the Fire Department's personnel costs. Council Member Clark questioned the additional costs, as it was her understanding that with the reallocation of duties for the Fire Department Secretary being transferred to the Police Department, a portion of the Secretary's salary would be as well. Administrator MontesDeOca and Fire Chief Smith explained due to the large amount of administrative duties code enforcement required of the Fire Department Secretary, Chief Smith has had to perform most of his administrative duties. This will now change; the Administrative Secretary for the Fire Department will be required to handle all clerical duties. Police Chief Peterson explained Code Officer Sterling is currently performing the Code Enforcement clerical duties; the addition of a part-time clerical staff will allow him to focus more on enforcement. Council Member Jarriel reminded the Council citizens addressed traffic and code enforcement at the Town Hall meeting. To make changes in response to the citizens, it will require additional expenses and funds to cover them. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Since 2001, the City has made multiple requests to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of North Parrott Avenue and North 9th Street. With the help of Glades A/C and the staff at Gilbert Experience, the City was able to capture security camera footage of multiple accidents at the intersection (34 reported accidents in the last two years) and drone footage. 494 MAY 7, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 12 OF 13 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: H. Video presentation for traffic light request at North Parrot Avenue and North P`:, Street continued. IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Mayor Watford. B. Council Member Abney. C. Council Member Clark. D. Council Member Jarriel. E. Council Member Keefe. Gilbert Experience Staff compiled an informational video that the Administrator requested to send to FDOT District One Secretary L.K. Nandam as ,dditional documentation that a traffic signal is warranted. The video was played for the Council and members of the audience. After reviewing the video, the consensus of the Council was to send ►tie video to the EDOT Distvict 1 Secrotgry. The Council thanked Glades ,C. and the staff at Gilbert Expera^:,e for their assistance on this project. Mayor Watford offered no comments. Council Member Abney offered no comments. Council Member Clark offered no comments. At the April 16, 2019, meeting, Council Member Jarriel requested the Council review the possibility of implementing a Fire Assessment. He has since had time to read the Fire Assessment report published on July 25, 2016, by Burton and Associates. He has also met with Administrator MontesDeOca and Finance Director Riedel on the potential reduction of millage rate once a fire assessment is implemented. He recommended the Council take the time to read the study and prepare for this to be an item for consideration for FY 2020-21. Council Member Keefe requested an update on the City acquiring the Primitive Baptist Church property (located at 1003 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Lots 9-12 of Block 8, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 12, Okeechobee County Public Records). He was of the understanding that previous City Councils' had expressed an interest in obtaining the property, and agreed it would be a great asset for the City, specifically as a community center. The consensus of the Council that this item be on the May 21 agenda for the City Attorney to provide an update. Council Member Keefe inquired as to the Council considering an ordinance regulating food trucks. According to Code Enforcement, they are not permitted since they fall under the definition of peddler, and he disagrees with that interpretation. He clarified that while he does not frequent them, he was not unbiased to them, expressing that this is a disservice to those that want to operate these types of businesses. The County has adopted an ordinance regulating them and he encouraged the Council to consider the matter. Clerk Gamiotea asked for clarification, whether the City Council would consider the issue first or direct it to the Planning Board since it would be required to be reviewed by them for a recommendation. The consensus of the Council was for them to consider the matter first to ensure there was sufficient support to warrant the topic to be presented to the Planning Board for a possible Text Amendment to the Land Development Regulations. Discussion then turned to whether the item could be added to the May 16, 2019, Planning Board Workshop where multiple issues are being discussed for possible LDR amendments. Planner Smith confirmed that it could not as the advertisement has been published and the agenda materials prepared. MAY 7.2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 13 of 13 495 AGENDA IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS CONTINUED E. Council Member Keefe continued. X. 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. ATTE T: Dowling R. W ford, Jr., Mayor 5 Q Lae Gamiotea, MC, City Clerk COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Administrator MontesDeOca explained he is planning a workshop for the City Council, tentatively for the afternoon of July 9, 2019. It rray be possible for the Council to discuss the issue then. Council Member Clark Mated she met with City Staff several months ago on at least five issues that amend the LDR's and has not seen anything on them to date. Planner Smith responded that he is currently workinn, on the "pending list provided by former Planner Brisson. However, should the Council wish for any of those topics to take precedence over another, to convey what those are, and he will make them a priority. There being no further discussion, nor items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 3:31 P.M. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be May 21, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. EM MAY 7.2019 • REGULAR MEETING e PAGE H OF 13 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED C. Presentation of a Butterfly Bench to the City continued. D. Discuss uncompensated internship of Alysa Osterman with the City - City Administrator. E. Consider a request from the City Attorney to commence legal action against CVS Pharmacy regarding a Code Enforcement Lien - City Attorney. VOTE: WATFORD YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEFr JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Ms. Alysa Osterman is a student at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) majoring in Political Science. As part of a graduation requirement, she must complete an internship that directly correlates with her major. Ms. Osterman made an inquiry to the City in April and an interview was held with Administrator MontesDeOca and City Clerk Gamiotea regarding a possible internship during the summer. An Office Assistant Intern job description was submitted by Clerk Gamiotea; FGCU administration approved the request, for which she will receive class credits. Council Member Clark moved to approve the uncompensated summer internshiD for Ms. Alvssa Osterman: seconded by Council Member Keefe. Ms. Osterman was in attendance and thanked the Council for their consideration. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. The following information is provided as background content: On January 9, 2018, Code Case No. 17-039 for Spirit CV Okeechobee FL LLC [CVS Pharmacy] was presented to the Code Enforcement Board (CEB) for violation of City Code of Ordinances Sections 30-43 public nuisance, and 30-44 general cleaning and beautification. The property is located at 106 North Parrott Avenue (Legal: Lots 1 to 3 and 6 of Block 154, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10, Okeechobee County Public Records), which is the Northeast corner of the main traffic light intersection. Copies of the landscape plans which were part of the original building permit for the construction of an Eckerds Drug Store (original owner/developer) were distributed for the CEB to compare how the landscaping should be maintained. Unfortunately, the plans were not as-builts and the CEB questioned whether they could enforce them. However, the Landscape Sections of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) does provide for landscaping maintenance. The matter was deferred for further research. On February 13, 2018, the CEB was instructed to base their ruling on the current Landscape Requirements, not the permit plans. The action approved was to find Case No. 17-039 in violation of City Code Section 30-43 public nuisance, Section 30-44 general cleaning and beautification, Section 90-531 general landscape improvements and the removal of rubbish/trash; for Staff to send a copy of the LDR Landscape Requirements and allow 25-days from receipt of notice to present a proposed landscaping plan to the City. The owner did not comply with the 25-day time frame provided, a $50.00.per day fine began accruing on March 19, 2018; by Lien/Order recorded on April 11, 2018. Attorney Cook explained Florida Statute Chapter 162.125 allows for the City to sue to recover a money judgment for the Lien amount plus interest levied on Cases after October 1, 2000 (so long as the real or personal property is not covered under Section 4(a), Article X of the Florida Constitution). Once a suit is filed to pursue the money judgement, the Lien stops accruing. MAY 7, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 9 OF 13 491 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED E. Consider a request from the City Attorney to commence legal action against CVS Pharmacy regarding a Code Enforcem�,nt Lien continued. F. Motion to approve the ranking and contract for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. FIN 01-32-03-19, Information Technology Services - City Administrator (Exhibit 3). However, whether the property would be brought into compliance would not be part of the suit. The corporate office and district store manager have been provided multiple no" --;es of this Case. The local manager has been notified and made every attempt to assist the City. He conveyed the company's policy regarding the exterior of the store and ;,,)w he is not authoru-vd iv handle tii�aa'issues. OVS has main ;,c U`LL%mipt tc contact the City or reso,-Ve the non-compliance. Filing litigation against them should get someone's attention, then hopefully they will get it in compliance. Should it not be brought into compliance, a new case could be initiated with it being handled as a Repeat Offender. Mayor Watford added he spoke with the local store manager to make sure he was aware it was being discussed today. Administrator MontesDeOca added [ABP Electric] submitted a building permit [on April 19, 2019 to install an overhead metered service pole for a remediation pilot test trailer] for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on this property. The permit applicant was notified that due to the ongoing code violation, the permit would not be processed until the property comes into compliance. Council Member Keefe moved to approve legal action against Spirit CV Okeechobee FL LLC for a Code Enforcement Lien [Case No. 17-039 for property located at 106 North Parrott Avenue (Legal: Lots 1 to 3 and 6 of Block 154, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10, Okeechobee County Public Records)); seconded by Council Member Clark. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. On March 20, 2019, the City let a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Information Technology Services, to be submitted by 3:00 P.M. on April 11, 2019. A mandatory pre -proposal conference was held April 2, 2019, from 1:00 to 3:00 P,M. Three responses were received and reviewed by Administrator MontesDeOca, Finance Director Riedel, and Police Chief Peterson. As provided in Exhibit 3, the ranking of the companies are: 1. ICS Computers, Inc., 403 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. 2. Saalex Corporation-SaalexlT, 1006 Pathfinder Way, Rockledge, Florida 32955.3. EvolvTec d/b/a of BLM Technologies of Florida LLC, 1321 Northwest 65th Place, Suite 3, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309. The Administrator requested the approval of the ranking and recommended awarding a Contract to ICS Computers, Inc. A draft copy of the Contract was also included in Exhibit 3. This is a budgeted item. Council Member Jarriel moved to approve the ranking for RFQ No. FIN 01-32.03.19, Information Technology Services [as listed abovel and award a Contract to ICS Computers, Inc. of Okeechobee; seconded by Council Member Abney. 492 MAY 7.2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 10 OF 13 AGENDA VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED F. Motion to approve the ranking and contract for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. FIN 01-32-03-19, Information Technology Services continued. G. Motion to approve proposed Amended 2018-2019 Budget - City Administrator and Finance Director (Exhibit 4). COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE The initial Contract term is for one-year with two, one-year renewable options. The rate is $24,960.00 annually for services specifically provided in Section One of the Contract; specific or large projects will be negotiated through a Work Order. The rate schedule may be revised annually prior to each optional renewal period. VOTE: WATFORD —, YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. It was moved by Council Members Keefe and Jarriel to approve proposed [Mid -Year] Amended [Fiscal Year] 2018-19 Budget [as presented in Exhibit 4] as follows: ADOPTED MID -YEAR AMENDMENT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 10/01/2018 0510712019 Page 1 — General Fund Expenditures: Law Enforcement $2,497,208.00 $2,532,030.00 Expenditures: Fire Protection 1,662,316.00 1,631,054.00 Total General Expenditures 6,959,394.00 6,962,954.00 Fiscal Year Ending Fund Balance $4,177,020.00 $4,173,460.00 Page 15 — General Fund, Law Enforcement Personnel Costs 1300 Other Salary (includes approval to add a Part -Time Clerical employee for Code Enforcement) $32,900.00 $56,375.00 2100 FICA 104,500.00 106,297.00 Total Personnel Costs: $2,119,550.00 $2,144,822.00 Page 16 — General Fund, Law Enforcement Supplies & Other Services 3400 Other Contractual Services $30,708.00 $35,258.00 4903 Code Enforcement 0.00 5,000.00 Total Supplies and Other Services 377,658.00 387,208.00 Grand Total for Department $2,497,208.00 $2,532,030.00 Page 17 — General Fund, Fire Department Personnel Costs 1300 Other Salary $29,900.00 $12,425.00 2100 FICA 73,100.00 71,763.00 Total Personnel Costs $1,427,366.00 $1,408,554.00 Page 18 — General Fund, Fire Enforcement Supplies & Other Services 3400 Other Contractual Services $7,450.00 $2,900.00 4903 Code Enforcement 9,000.00 1,100.00 Total Supplies and Other Services 234,950.00 222,500.00 Grand Total for Department $1,662,316.00 $1,631,054.00 Pages 2 through 14, and 19 to 20 of the General Fund include no changes, as the proposed amendment amounts presented mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. MAY 7.2019 - REGULAR MEETING -PAGE 11 of 13 493 AGENDA Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED G. Motion to approve proposed Amended 2018-2019 Budget continued ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: H. Video presentation for traffic light request at North Parrot Avenue and North 9th Street. COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Page 21, Public Facilities Improvement Fund, included no changes as the proposed amendment amounts mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts (Nr,te: the amended FY Beginning and Ending Fund Balance amounts provided in the exhibit were confirmed by Finance Director Riedel to be a typographical error). Page 22 and 23, Capital Improvement Projects Fund, included no changes as the proposed amendment amounts mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts (Note: the amended FY Beginning Fund Balance amount provided in the exhibit was confirmed by Finance Director Riedel to be a typographical error). Pages 24 and 25, Other Grants and Appropriation Grants, include no changes, as the proposed amendment amounts presented mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. Page 26, Law Enforcement Special Fund, include no changes as the proposed amendment amounts mirror those those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. Administrator MontesDeOca deferred to Finance Director Riedel to make the presentation. She explained the amendments directly relate to the transfer of Code Enforcement from Fire to Police. The personnel cost for a part-time code enforcement administrative/clerical position is an addition to the budget, not a transfer from the Fire Department's personnel costs. Council Member Clark questioned the additional costs, as it was her understanding that with the reallocation of duties for the Fire Department Secretary being transferred to the Police Department, a portion of the Secretary's salary would be as well. Administrator MontesDeOca and Fire Chief Smith explained due to the large amount of administrative duties code enforcement required of the Fire Department Secretary, Chief Smith has had to perform most of his administrative duties. This will now change; the Administrative Secretary for the Fire Department will be required to handle all clerical duties. Police Chief Peterson explained Code Officer Sterling is currently performing the Code Enforcement clerical duties; the addition of a part-time clerical staff will allow him to focus more on enforcement. Council Member Jarriel reminded the Council citizens addressed traffic and code enforcement at the Town Hall meeting. To make changes in response to the citizens, it will require additional expenses and funds to cover them. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Since 2001, the City has made multiple requests to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of North Parrott Avenue and North 9th Street. With the help of Glades A/C and the staff at Gilbert Experience, the City was able to capture security camera footage of multiple accidents at the intersection (34 reported accidents in the last two years) and drone footage. 494 MAY 7, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 12 OF 13 II AGENDA II COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: H. Video presentation for traffic light request at North Parrot Avenue and North P`:, Street continued. IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Mayor Watford. B. Council Member Abney. C. Council Member Clark. D. Council Member Jarriel. E. Council Member Keefe. Gilbert Experience Staff compiled an informational video that the Administrator requested to send to FDOT District One Secretary L.K. Nandam as ,dditional documentation that a traffic signal is warranted. The video was played for the Council and members of the audience. After reviewing the video, the consensus of the Council was to send ►tie video to the EDOT Distvict 1 Secrotgry. The Council thanked Glades ,C. and the staff at Gilbert Expera^:,e for their assistance on this project. Mayor Watford offered no comments. Council Member Abney offered no comments. Council Member Clark offered no comments. At the April 16, 2019, meeting, Council Member Jarriel requested the Council review the possibility of implementing a Fire Assessment. He has since had time to read the Fire Assessment report published on July 25, 2016, by Burton and Associates. He has also met with Administrator MontesDeOca and Finance Director Riedel on the potential reduction of millage rate once a fire assessment is implemented. He recommended the Council take the time to read the study and prepare for this to be an item for consideration for FY 2020-21. Council Member Keefe requested an update on the City acquiring the Primitive Baptist Church property (located at 1003 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Lots 9-12 of Block 8, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 12, Okeechobee County Public Records). He was of the understanding that previous City Councils' had expressed an interest in obtaining the property, and agreed it would be a great asset for the City, specifically as a community center. The consensus of the Council that this item be on the May 21 agenda for the City Attorney to provide an update. Council Member Keefe inquired as to the Council considering an ordinance regulating food trucks. According to Code Enforcement, they are not permitted since they fall under the definition of peddler, and he disagrees with that interpretation. He clarified that while he does not frequent them, he was not unbiased to them, expressing that this is a disservice to those that want to operate these types of businesses. The County has adopted an ordinance regulating them and he encouraged the Council to consider the matter. Clerk Gamiotea asked for clarification, whether the City Council would consider the issue first or direct it to the Planning Board since it would be required to be reviewed by them for a recommendation. The consensus of the Council was for them to consider the matter first to ensure there was sufficient support to warrant the topic to be presented to the Planning Board for a possible Text Amendment to the Land Development Regulations. Discussion then turned to whether the item could be added to the May 16, 2019, Planning Board Workshop where multiple issues are being discussed for possible LDR amendments. Planner Smith confirmed that it could not as the advertisement has been published and the agenda materials prepared. MAY 7.2019 - REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 13 of 13 495 AGENDA IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS CONTINUED E. Council Member Keefe continued. X. 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. ATTE T: Dowling R. W ford, Jr., Mayor 5 Q Lae Gamiotea, MC, City Clerk COUNCIL ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Administrator MontesDeOca explained he is planning a workshop for the City Council, tentatively for the afternoon of July 9, 2019. It rray be possible for the Council to discuss the issue then. Council Member Clark Mated she met with City Staff several months ago on at least five issues that amend the LDR's and has not seen anything on them to date. Planner Smith responded that he is currently workinn, on the "pending list provided by former Planner Brisson. However, should the Council wish for any of those topics to take precedence over another, to convey what those are, and he will make them a priority. There being no further discussion, nor items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 3:31 P.M. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be May 21, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. aNDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA INC. 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BEAMMIDtlatStgtlyoutiendln5havart,�doalmg�Uidzre a comr�pt/and to the GO n.xgport or appcsEon to art/ tan on the Oerkforthe �,em, vidm, a Trrn FARST be pmvidad m the Qy t3/. tda a' Doh" R Mfad,x CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE 3RD AVENUE ♦ COUNCIL CHAMBERS ♦ OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 - f MAY 7 2019 ~ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 3 I. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor: May 7, 2019, City Council Regular Meeting, 2:00 p.m. II. OPENING CEREMONIES: Invocation Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor III. COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Council Member Wes Abney Council Member Monica Clark Council Member Bob Jarriel Council Member Bobby Keefe 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. May 7, 2019 PAGE 2 of 3 V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - Mayor A. Proclaim the week of May 5 through 11, 2019 as "Municipal Clerk's Week." B. Proclaim the week of May 19 through 25, 2019 as "National Public Works Week." C. Proclaim the month of May 2019 as "Building Safety Month." VI. MINUTES - City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 16, 2019 regular meeting. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Consider a motion to amend the Extension of Lease Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County to include elimination of the requirement of Errors and Omissions coverage by the Chamber — City Attorney Vill. NEW BUSINESS A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19- 002-R, submitted by Anita's Rental Properties, Inc,, to reclassify Lots 7-12 of Block 116, Okeechobee, together with 0.46+/- unplatted acres, located at 701 NE 3rd Street, from Light Commercial to Heavy Commercial — City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1) b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only and set final public hearing date, c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only. 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1183. b) Public Comments and Discussion. c) Vote on motion. B.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19- 003-R, submitted by Okeechobee County, to reclassify the North 93 feet of Lots 1-6 of Block 107, Okeechobee, located at 403 NW 2nd Ave, Commercial Professional Office to Public Use — City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 2) May 7, 2019 PAGE 3 OF 3 Vill. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 13.1.1b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only and set final public hearing date. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only, 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1184. b) Public Comments and Discussion. c) Vote on motion. C. Presentation of a Butterfly Bench to the City — Donna Walpole D. Discuss uncompensated internship of Alyssa Osterman with the City — City Administrator E. Consider a request from the City Attorney to commence legal action against CVS Pharmacy regarding a code enforcement lien - City Attorney Motion to approve the ranking and contract for RFQ No. FIN 01-32-03-19, Information Technology Services — City Administrator (Exhibit 3) G. Motion to approve proposed Amended 2018-2019 Budget — City Administrator and Finance Director (Exhibit 4) IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS - Mayor X. 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, May 7, 2019 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Lane Gamiotea CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on May 7, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation given by Pastor Chad Keathley of the Okeechobee Church of God; the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Present Council Member Wes Abney Present Council Member Monica Clark Present Council Member Bob Jarriel Present Council Member Bobby Keefe Present City Attorney John R. Cook Present City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca Present City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Present Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Present Fire Chief Herb Smith Present Police Chief Bob Peterson Present Public Works Director David Allen Present Finance Director India Riedel Present IV. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS - Mayor A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. New Business item H — View video presentation regarding North Parrott Avenue & North 9th Street — City Administrator. 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 week of May 5 through 11, 2019 as "Municipal Clerk's Week." Mayor Watford proclaimed May 5 through 11, 2019, as Municipal Clerks Week, presenting the Proclamation to City Clerk Gamiotea and Deputy City Clerk Jenkins, and reading the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government, exists throughout the world; and Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and Whereas, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and Whereas, the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community; and Whereas, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of their office through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops, and annual meetings of the State, provincial, country and international professional organizations. Now Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do recognize the week of May 5 through 11, 2019, as `MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK', and further extend appreciation to all Municipal Clerks and especially to Lane Gamiotea our City Clerk, and Bobbie Jenkins our Deputy City Clerk, for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent." B. Proclaim the week of May 19 through 25, 2019 as "National Public Works Week." Page 1 of 11 Mayor Watford proclaimed the week of May 19 through 25, 2019, as National Public Works Week. Mayor Watford presented the Proclamation to the employees of the Public Works Department and read the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the citizens of the City of Okeechobee; and Whereas, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees from state and local governments and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation's transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, r id other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and Whereas, it �n the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in the City of Okeechobee to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and Whereas, the year 2019 marks the 59th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association; and Whereas, this year's theme is "Public Works, It Starts Here" as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of the many public works professional throughout the world. Now Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim week of May 19 through 25, 2019, as `NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK' in the City of Okeechobee, and call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works; and to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life." David - these are the guys that make me and city look good, cat in middle of road, trash cans. Presentations in the schools, public works effects lives up in AM to go to bed. Turn on the light. Water/sewer, roads they take to get to school, these guys, proud of them and all the work they do. C. Proclaim the month of May 2019 as "Building Safety Month." May, 2019 was proclaimed as Building Safety Month. Mayor Watford presented the Proclamation to Mr. Jeffery Newell, City Building Official, and read the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, the City of Okeechobee is committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster, and Whereas, our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that make up our community is achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians - building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, design professionals, laborers, plumbers and others in the construction industry - who work year- round to ensure the safe construction of buildings; and Whereas, these guardians are dedicated members of the International Code Council, a U.S. based organization, that brings together local, state and federal officials that are experts in the built environment to create and implement the highest - quality codes to protect us in the buildings where we live, learn, work, play; and Whereas, our nation benefits economically and technologically from using the International Codes that are developed by a national, voluntary consensus codes and standards developing organization, our government is able to avoid the high cost and complexity of developing and maintaining these codes, which are the most widely adopted building safety and fire prevention codes in the world; and Whereas, these modern building codes include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires, floods and earthquake; which, according to a FEMA-commissioned study by the National Institute of Building Sciences, provide eleven dollars in future mitigation benefits for every dollar invested; and Whereas, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to remind the public about the critical role of our communities' largely unknown protectors of public safety - our local code officials - who assure us of safe, efficient and livable buildings that are essential to America's prosperity; and Whereas, "No Code. No Confidence." the theme for Building Safety Month 2019, encourages all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of safe and resilient construction; fire prevention; disaster mitigation, and new technologies in the construction industry. Building Safety Month 2019 encourages appropriate steps everyone can take to ensure the safety of our built environment, and recognizes that the implementation of safety codes by local and state agencies has saved lives and protected homes and businesses; and Whereas, each year, in observance of Building Safety Page 2 of 11 Month, Americans are asked to consider the commitment to improve building safety and economic investment at home and in the community, and to acknowledge the essential service provided to all of us by local and state building departments, fire prevention bureaus and federal agencies in protecting lives and property. 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 May 2019 as `Building Safety Month'." Jeff — thank you, enforce the laws, in the dept we have Jackie and Patty, extends to them, couldn't do it w/o them. VI. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary ct Council Action for the April 16, 2019 regular meeting. Council Member Jarriel moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 16, 2019, Regular meeting; seconded by Council Member Clark. There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Consider a motion to amend the Extension of Lease Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County to include elimination of the requirement of Errors and Omissions coverage by the Chamber — City Attorney. MDO — India and I contacted PRM, they recommended the insurance remain in, approx. $8-900. Did we get the original back from the Chamber? LG no. Keefe — understanding wording in original lease? DW — clarify. Call for motion 3 times. None offered. Lease remains as approved in late 2018. Resend to the chamber. Vill. NEW BUSINESS A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-002-R, submitted by Anita's Rental Properties, Inc., to reclassify Lots 7 through 12 of Block 116, OKEECHOBEE, together with 0.46+/- unplatted acres, located at 701 Northeast 3rd Street, from Light Commercial to Heavy Commercial - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). Council Member Keefe moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-002-R, submitted by Anita's Rental Properties, Inc., to reclassify Lots 7 through 12 of Block 116, OKEECHOBEE, together with 0.46+/- unplatted acres, located at 701 Northeast 3rd Street, from Light Commercial to Heavy Commercial; seconded by Council Member Jarriel b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only and set Final Public Hearing date. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM LIGHT Page 3 of 11 COMMERCIAL TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. 19-002-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1183. Council Member Clark moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1183; seconded by Council Member Abney. b) Public Comme:-ts, and Discussion. The Planning Board recommended denial of Petition No. 19-002-R at the April 18, 2019, meeting. The City's Planning Consultant has determined such Petition is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is not appropriate with the zoning uses within the City. Ben — presented the planning staff report findings and the planning board recommendation of denial. MC — hotel/motel verses an RV park there, think the hotel would create as much impact to the area as an RV park. Ben — stay longer at RV park ..... Public comments — none. Council — DW been awhile since recommend denial, whats the procedure? JC — either. Wes — Anita contacted me and discussed this project. JC — ex parte. DW — disclose my family owns property that was noticed. Attended PB mtg, did not speak at it. Did see the applicant at another meeting today and said see you today. Keefe — updating the admin maps/land use map everything related. Previously went to CLT now CHV. Lots of areas to administrative assessment and correction of the land use. DW — concerned normally on a rezoning looking at the property, what it should be zoned. Conered what that use might be. Don't know if we can consider the actual use they are requesting. MDO — zoning will follow the property. DW — if do turn this down, because the zoning classification is inappropriate not because the possible use. Ben — yes. DW — live in the area, pretty intensive uses already there, understand the recommendations of denial. You can approve first reading and then have the final public hearing on May 21 and can either approve or deny then. If you're not in favor of it can vote against. c) Vote on motion. VOTE: WATFORD — NO JARRIEL — NO ABNEY— NO KEEFE — NO Motion to Rescind public hearing date Clark/Keefe final public hearing date. WATFORD — YEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA KEEFE — YEA CLARK— NO MOTION DENIED. CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Page 4 of 11 B.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-003-R, submitted by Okeechobee County, to reclassify the North 93 feet of Lots 1 through 6 of Block 107, OKEECHOBEE, located at 403 Northwest 2nd Ave, from Commercial Professional Office to Public Use - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 2). Council Member Jarriel moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-003-R, submitted by Okeechobee County, to reclassify the North 93 feet of Lots 1 through 6 of Block 107, OKEECHOBEE, Ic:o.ted at 403 Northwest 2nd Ave, from Commercial Professional Office to Public Use; seconded by Council Member Abney b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only and set Final Public Hearing date. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. C) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICE TO PUBLIC USE ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. 19-003-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1184. Council Member Clark moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1184; seconded by Council Member Keefe. b) Public Comments and Discussion. The Planning Board recommended approval of Petition No. 19-003-R at the April 18, 2019, meeting. The City's Planning Consultant has determined such Petition is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is appropriate with the zoning uses within the City Bill Royce and Jennifer Busbin in attendance. Ex parte — none. C) Vote on motion. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. C. Presentation of a Butterfly Bench to the City - Donna Walpole. Donna not in attendance. DW — one bench already there. She's requesting to put another bench that will be in memory of Accept the donation? Same exact style, contacted OKMS to match design style. Page 5 of 11 Council Member Jarriel moved to accept the donation of a second butterfly bench to the butterfly garden; seconded by Council member Abney. MC — do we have regulations what to put in the parks, concerned with a number of these. DW — this fits the spirit of the bg and OKMS approved the concept. MC — what if they want to donate a bg table next. DW — approved the concept already for the bg and then the other park with cattle drive. MDO — it will match the one that's there. MC — don't want it to take away from the original bench we approved. BK — shows we need a plan to know what should or should not be in there. Idc!i[1y what we're doing, how do we want to brand the parks, again piece mewling as we go, need vision for downtown okee and brand it, have no direction because we have nothing to tell us when weve met our maximum of butterfly benches. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. D. Discuss uncompensated internship of Alyssa Osterman with the City - City Administrator. MDO — volunteer, college credit, in attendance at the meeting. Alysa Osterman — studying political science at FGCU. Interviewed Mayor Watford project earlier. Clark/Keefe moved to approve. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. E. Consider a request from the City Attorney to commence legal action against CVS Pharmacy regarding a code enforcement lien - City Attorney. January 9, 2018, Case No. 17-039 was presented by Code Officer Sterling to the Code Enforcement Board for violation of Section 30-43 public nuisance and 30-44 general cleaning and beautification. Copies of the landscape plans that were on file at the City as part of the building permit for the construction of Eckerds Drug Store (original owner/developer) were distributed for the CEB to compare how the landscaping should be maintained. Unfortunately, the plans were not as-builts and the CEB questioned whether they could enforce them. However, the landscape sections of the LDR's do provide how landscaping should be maintained. The matter was tabled for further research. February 13, 2018, Case No. 17-039 was presented by Code Officer Sterling. Attorney Cook clarified the CEB should based their ruling on the current landscaping requirements within the LDR's. The action approved was to find Case No. 17-039 in violation of Sec. 30-43 public nuisance, Sec 30-44 general cleaning an beautification, Sec 90-531 general landscape improvements and the removal of rubbish/trash. Send a copy of the LDR landscaping requirements for the location and allow 25-days from receipt of notice to present a proposed landscaping plan to the City. The property is addressed as 106 North Parrott Avenue, owned by Spirit CV Okeechobee FL LLC to operate a CVS drug store (Lots: 1-6 and 6 of Block 154, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10, Okeechobee County Public Records). Lien, enacting a $50.00 per day fine beginning March 19, 2018, recorded on April 11, 2018 after the owner did not respond. Page 6 of 11 Attorney Cook provided a letter to the corporate office, district and store managers dated August 2, 2018. Officer Sterling sent a letter dated August 30, 2018, that the case was being considered for foreclosure on September 11, 2018 (this case is not reflected to be considered on this agenda, nor is it in the minutes). FS 162.06 Code Enforcement Case #17-039 Spirit CV Okeechobee FL LLC Fred worked with them for quite awhile. Store managers had same story. Walgreens put new landscaping in, and fixed their well to keep the landscape alive. CVS did not and has not done anything. FS 162.06 allows the city council to sue to recover a money judgement to recover the amount of the lien. Think it will get their attention. Once judgement entered the lien stops running. Could be stop running and still don't clean it up. File and get attention from someone higher up in the corporation. Jarriel — any response? JC — higher ups no response. Wes — where notices going? Local mnager, district manager and corporate office. Bob — DEP issues, denied building permit, don't think they are going to be able to ignore DEP, without the building permit they cannot MDO — running almost a year. MC — JC — if went through all the way then we could MDO — and then as a repeat violator. DW—dow BK approve legal action again for Cod enforcement lien. MC 2na. DW — mentioned this to the local manager. He said he would let the regional manager know. WATFORD — YEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA KEEFE — YEA CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. Motion to approve the ranking and contract for RFQ No. FIN 01-32-03-19, Information Technology Services - City Administrator (Exhibit 3). On March 20, 2019, the City let a bid for Information Technology Services, to be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on April 11, 2019. A mandatory pre -proposal conference was held April 2, 2019, from 1 to 3 PM. Three responses were received and reviewed by [insert who did the ranking sheets]. As provided in Exhibit 3, the ranking of the companies are: 1. ICS Computers, Inc., 403 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. 2. Saalex Corporation-SaalexlT, 1006 Pathfinder Way, Rockledge, Florida 32955. 3. EvolvTec d/b/a of BLM Technologies of Florida LLC, 1321 Northwest 65th Place, Suite 3, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309. Upon approval of the ranking, the City Administrator will begin negotiations with the company ranked number one for an acceptable contract to both parties. Should an agreement not be able to be reached, the Administrator will then move on to number two and so on. Council Member Jarriel moved to approve the ranking [and contract] for RFQ No. FIN 01-32-03-19, Information Technology Services; seconded by Council Member Abney. Page 7 of 11 MDO — excited to move forward on this, assessment on all computers, council has brought items to our attention, step More to follow in the next budget year. DW — all know the firm, well respected in the community. DW — budgeted yes. WATFORD — YEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA KEEFE — YEA CLARK — YEA MOTION CARRIED. G. Motion to approve proposed Amended 2018-2019 Budget — City Administrator and Finance Director (Exhibit 4). It was moved by Council Members Keefe and Jarriel to approve proposed [Mid -Year] Amended [Fiscal Year] 2018-19 Budget [as presented in Exhibit 4] as follows: Overall revenues are higher than last year's receipts to date. The receipted Ad Valorem Tax is up 4 percent and General Fund revenues are up $120,000.00 for the year. The anticipated expenditure forecast is as expected with a few exceptions based on increased need. General Fund: Total Expenditures increased from $4,177,020.00 to $4,173,460.00. Police Department personnel costs increased from $2,119,550.00 to $2,144,822.00, which includes the salary for the Code Enforcement Officer salary, and the addition of a part-time administrative position. The Fire Department's personnel costs decreased from $1,427,366.00 to $1,408,554.00. The overall expenditures for the Police Department increased from $2,497,208.00 to $2,532,030.00 and the Fire Department's decreased from $1,662,316.00 to $1,631,054.00. ADOPTED MID -YEAR AMENDMENT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 10101/2018 05107/2019 Page 1 — General Fund Expenditures: Law Enforcement Expenditures: Fire Protection Total General Expenditures Fiscal Year Ending Fund Balance $2,497,208.00 1,662,316.00 6,959,394.00 $4,177,020.00 $2,532,030.00 1,631,054.00 6,962,954.00 $4,173,460.00 Pages 2 through 14 of the General Fund include no changes, as the proposed amendment amounts presented mirror those of the 10/01/2018 adopted amounts. ADOPTED MID -YEAR AMENDMENT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 10/01 /2018 05107/2019 Page 15 — General Fund, Law Enforcement Personnel Costs 1300 Other Salary $32,900.00 $56,375.00 2100 FICA 104,500.00 106,297.00 Total Personnel Costs: $2,119,550.00 $2,144,822.00 ADOPTED MID -YEAR AMENDMENT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 10/0112018 05107/2019 Page 16 — General Fund, Law Enforcement Supplies & Other Services 3400 Other Contractual Services $30,708.00 $35,258.00 4903 Code Enforcement 0.00 5,000.00 Total Supplies and Other Services 377,658.00 387,208.00 Grand Total for Department $2,497,208.00 $2,532,030.00 Page 8 of 11 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Page 17 — General Fund, Fire Department Personnel Costs 1300 Other Salary 2100 FICA Total Personnel Costs PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Page 18 — General Fund, Fire Enforcement Supplies & Ober Services 3400 Other Contractual Services 4903 Code Enforcement Total Supplies and Other Services Grand Total for Department ADOPTED MID -YEAR AMENDMENT 10/01/2018 05107/2019 $29,900.00 $12,425.00 73,100.00 71,763.00 $1,427,366.00 $1,408,554.00 ADOPTED MID -YEAR AMENDMENT 10/0112018 05107/2019 $7,450.00 9,000.00 234,950.00 $1, 662, 316.00 $2,900.00 1,100.00 222,500.00 $1,631,054.00 Pages 19 and 20 of the General Fund include no changes, as the proposed amendment amounts presented mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. Page 21, Public Facilities Fund, include no changes as the proposed amendment amounts mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. Note: the Beginning Fund Balance discrepancies on the exhibit were discussed with Finance Director Riedel and were determined to be calculation errors. Page 22 and 23, Capital Improvement Projects Fund, include no changes as the proposed amendment amounts mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. Note: the Beginning Fund Balance discrepancies on page 22 of the exhibit were discussed with Finance Director Riedel and were determined to be calculation errors. Pages 24 and 25, Other Grants and Appropriation Grants, include no changes, as the proposed amendment amounts presented mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. Page 26, Law Enforcement Special Fund, include no changes as the proposed amendment amounts mirror those those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. Administrator MontesDeOca deferred to Finance Director Riedel to make the presentation of the mid -year financial status review for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19. The proposed mid -year budget amendments for FY 2018-19 directly relate to the transfer of Code Enforcement from Fire to Police. MDO — thanks to staff. MC — reason not transferring the admin secretarial duties. Full-time FD person, transferring part of that salary to the police dept? IR — no. MDO — reallocation of duties for that secretary, admin duties that have fell on the chief she will now be handling. DW — we are adding a part time person. MC — wouldn't we need a full at the police for code and a part time at the fire dept? haven't added anymore work than what we were doing, why part time. HS — never had a fire full time secretary, 50% of her duties were taken up by the code enforcement duties. I will now have an actual secretary to do operational dduties. Jarriel — at the town hall meeting addressed the traffic and code enforcement duties, stepping up and when you do that you will have expenses to cover that. Page 9 of 11 Keefe — is the part time admin position to polive because or just ease us into a full time poisiton? Already getting busier, increasing, have it checked, potential at a full time in the future? Bob — full tiem officer in the next budget year. Has taken a life of its own. DW — you are correct, probably going to lead that way. BK — thank you thought it was going that way. Bob — Fred doing all the admin work himself, puts him behind. Hope to handle with a 20 hour per week employee. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA: H. Video presentation for traffic light request at North Parrot Avenue and North 9th Street. Not on the 6 year cycle for this project, hope to shake trees. Thank you to JD mixon and MC —15 accidents we lost footage on. Couple accidents graphic. MDO — drone footage, 11 minutes 1 time. Something our FDOT District Secretary should send. Concensus — send it. Appreaciate Glades AC and Gilberts IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS A. Mayor Watford — none. B. Council Member Abney —none. C. Council Member Clark — none. D. Council Member Jarriel — town hall meeting came up basically was code enfrocementn and traffic, said earlier comes with accost, last meeting brought up the fire assessment. Paperwork read through. At that time if we would have ptu an assessement of $119/year allow to drop millage approx. 2%. Things have changed by now, a lot of people in city get the same service as you and I that pay zero tax. If it would have been incorporated back then, these additional services we need to figure how to fund without increasing the millage rate. Cant do it for this year, need to plan for next year. We re lookin at so many things to do and all expenses. If you haven't read that report, suggest you go through it and then follow up with India and Marcos. E. Council Member Keefe — hoping get through some more of my items. Primitive Baptist church, hopeful presentation to the city, remember a few presentataions, just want to find out the citizen has a propostion for the property. Update on this property. SW 2nd Avenue, down from the school board office. DW — defer to attorney. JC — had that on my list to look at again, tax cert will mature in june, unless reimburse agreeable to doing that, MC — approached the company. JC — no in CA BK — past council interested in receiving that. DW — yes. BK — where are we and what can we do, it would be a great community center for the city. Will have to follow up with the attorney. MC — can we have that by the next meeting? JC — should be able to. Page 10 of 11 BK — city food truck ordinance, think it falls under the peddler ordinance. Like to put on the future agenda to discuss food trucks requirements from the health department, etc. County has a food truck ordinance, disservice to those that want to operate thse businesses. Can present information ive researched. Put on the agenda whether to allow them. DW — if you put it on the agenda, you want to allow them? BK — don't frequent them but not unbiased. BK — food trucks in the city with an ordinagd. MC — no issue. LG — clarify steps and ordinance. BK — don't think it falls under MDO — at the May PB workshop? Ben — didn't advertise it. MC — ordinances again, thought why aren't we taking this Haven't seen anything on them. MDO — looking at a workshop in June on those. Ben — we're looking at items on the list that bill gave us. July 9 up at a workshop? Asked city council to work on 5 ordinance. X. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at P.M. Page 11 of 11 City of Okeechobee, May 7, 2019 Meeting Minutes taken during the meeting by Bobbie Jenkins CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Watford called the Regular City Council Meeting to order on May 7, 2019, 0t 2:00 M. in the Council Chambers, Room 200 located at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. II, OPENING CEREMONIES: The invocation given by Pastor Chad Keath the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Watford. MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Present Council Member Wes Abney Present Council Member Monica Clark Present Council Member Bob Jarriel Present Council Member Bobby Keefe Present City Attorney John R. Cook Present City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca Present City Clerk Lane Gamiotea Present Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins Present Fire Chief Herb Smith Present Police Chief Bob Peterson Present Public Works Director David Allen Present Finance Director India Riedel Present of the Okeechobee Church of God: 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. New Business Item H was added. 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. T-hcQ M r.Q nfA V. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS — Mayor A. Proclaim the week of May 5 through 11, 2019 as "Municipal Clerk's Week." Mayor Watford proclaimed May 5 through 11, 2019, as Municipal Clerks Week, presenting the Proclamation to City Clerk Gamiotea and Deputy City Clerk Jenkins, and reading the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government, exists throughout the world; and Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and Whereas, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and Whereas, the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community; and Whereas, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of their office through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops, and annual meetings of the State, provincial, country and international professional organizations. Now Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do recognize the week of May 5 through 11, 2019, as `MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK', and further extend appreciation to all Municipal Clerks and especially to Lane Gamiotea our City Clerk, and Bobbie Jenkins our Deputy City Clerk, for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent." Page 1 of 18 B. Proclaim the week of May 19 through 25, 2019 as "National Public Works Week." Mayor Watford proclaimed the week of May 19 through 25, 2019, as National Public Works Week. Mayor Watford presented the Proclamation to the employees of the Public Works Department and read the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the citizens of the City of Okeechobee; and Whereas, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees from state and local governments and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation's transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and Whereas, it is in th.<., public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in the City of Okeechoh. a to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and Whereas, the year 2019 marks the 59th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association; and Whereas, this year's theme is "Public Works, It Starts Here" as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of the many public works professional throughout the world. Now Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim week of May 19 through 25, 2019, as `NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK' in the City of Okeechobee, and call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works; and to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions the make to protecting our national health, safety, and qualit of life." L)�Wi'd /j a wl'q l<aVl l %�I ✓� f Q�t� C. Proclaim the month of May 2019 as "Building Safety Month." May, 2019 was proclaimed as Building Safety Month. Mayor Watford presented the Proclamation to Mr. Jeffery Newell, City Building Official, and read the document into the record as follows: "Whereas, the City of Okeechobee is committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster, and Whereas, our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that make up our community is achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians —building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, design professionals, laborers, plumbers and others in the construction industry —who work year-round to ensure the safe construction of buildings; and Whereas, these guardians are dedicated members of the International Code Council, a U.S. based organization, that brings together local, state and federal officials that are experts in the built environment to create and implement the highest -quality codes to protect us in the buildings where we live, learn, work, play; and Whereas, our nation benefits economically and technologically from using the International Codes that are developed by a national, voluntary consensus codes and standards developing organization, our government is able to avoid the high cost and complexity of developing and maintaining these codes, which are the most widely adopted building safety and fire prevention codes in the world; and Whereas, these modern building codes include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires, floods and earthquake; which, according to a FEMA -commissioned study by the National Institute of Building Sciences, provide $11 in future mitigation benefits for every dollar invested; and Whereas, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to remind the public about the critical role of our communities' largely unknown protectors of public safety —our local code officials —who assure us of safe, efficient and livable buildings that are essential to America's prosperity, and Whereas, "No Code. No Confidence." the theme for Building Safety Month 2019, encourages all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of safe and resilient construction; fire prevention; disaster mitigation, and new technologies in the construction industry. Building Safety Month 2019 encourages appropriate steps everyone can take to ensure the safety of our built environment, and recognizes that the implementation of safety codes by local and state agencies has saved lives and protected homes and businesses; and Whereas, each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, Americans are asked to consider the commitment to improve building safety and economic investment at home and in the community, and to acknowledge the essential service provided to all of us by local and state building departments, fire prevention bureaus and federal agencies in protecting lives and property. 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 May 2019 as `Building Safety Month'." mw Aafi Qr1e asp r, �cr�fy �la�(lc.� IV/0 �m ?� � P C Page 2 of 18 VI. MINUTES — City Clerk A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 16, 2019 regular meeting. AT Council Member W moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Council Action for the April 16, 2019, Regular meeting; seconded by Council Member There was no discussion on this item. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CL — JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA OTtON �ARRtE@� VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Consider a motion to amend the Extension of Lease Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County to include elimination of the requirement of Errors and Omissions coverage by the Chamber — City Attorney. Council Member moved to amend the Extension of Lease Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County to include elimination of the requirement of Errors and Omissions coverage by the Chamber; seconded by Council Member Jc- mDc� +� ►oo� In+o. PRm says yes so ,sfaff recommends �f� l�tsuran�: o )mUf0pa WATFORD — YEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA KEEFE — YEA CLARK — CARRIED. Page 3 of 18 VIII. NEW BUSINESS A.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-002-R, submitted by Anita's Rental Properties, Inc., to reclassify Lots 7 through 12 of Block 116, OKEECHOBEE, together with 0.46+/- unplatted acres, located at 701 Northeast 3rd Street, from Light Commercial to HeavyCommercial - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). Council Member oK moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-002-R, submitted by Anita's Rental Properties, Inc., to reclassify Lots 7 through 12 of Block 116, OKEECHOBEE, together with 0.46+/- unplatt d acres, located at 701 Northeast 3rd Street, from Light Commercial to Heavy Commercial; seconded by Council Member U. b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only and set Final Public Hearing date. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA MOTION CARRIED. C) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1183 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM LIGHT COMMERCIAL TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. 19-002-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1183. fCouncil MemberVIC moved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1183; seconded by Council Member IAtf b) Public Comments and Discussion. The Planning Board recommended denial of Petition No. The City's Planning Consultant has determined such appropriate with the zoning uses within the City NS111,41 0160la— n 117-�D mU- (Y1C- V 19-002-R at the April 18, 2019, meeting. Petition is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is not @rtkria: enmpafi"b1-e i.�1A nei {16DYlQ5 nat wanf � �o cd any Vl�ic� baYhm;c�s Q�YD r ia--k in � hQOINknw -> Ru pfk- A uld haare.permunQnt Yempi'x WV rr mp Ira f�-G Page 4 of 18 A.2.b) Public Comments and Discussion continued on first reading of Ordinance No. . �1NP,(� �Ubl�� CDY�Vr�s. Dut- Q� s -��s� dot �c�ond � PYoc�du re. LUR-�or�h.o Vec�rd �14d �'TYl,+ac-F VA qpfi(WL�: p0dk shWd S9d 0 6JD Wa U US aUJ. p[qer� o inns `Gat Was Koadj'6"d Ply *k MiLf it da� - W616, �K- U,p�ed 1�aps, �c. AdWtinis-Irafi� sment i carreCh n a,- proe � ; nQ+- use. ILK at luha+ �.n Mp h �l hecauu zan�nq MOO- vl� OT Dw- �ucb K "an � �re��Inea�� �W. fan �pro,�e �a�C� vo��►r��7 1 0'-n �- rwnd PIV4 moi,M 6ino and man, &Jed Jc- U,r) W ch+ wd t. bw W M-watp mobs b r2&ur�d rawd MCI �K - Nd6assim c) Vote on motion. VOTE: WATFORD ->E<- b ABNEY - YkA- 5 CLARK - 0 JARRIEL - �W— J 5 KEEFE - Y ' ! V 3 MOTION GARR:E])-- V(+( (S Page 5 of 18 B.1.a) Motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-003-R, submitted by Okeechobee County, to reclassify the North 93 feet of Lots 1 through 6 of Block 107, OKEECHOBEE, located at 403 Northwest 2nd Ave, from Commercial Professional Office to Public Use - City Planning Consultant (Exhibit 2). Council Member , moved to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only, and set a Final Public Hearing date for May 21, 2019, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 19-003-R, submitted by Okeechobee County, to reclassify the North 93 feet of Lots 1 through 6 of Block 107, OKEECHOB to ated at 403 Northwest 2nd Ave, from Commercial Professional Office to Public Use; seconded by Council Member W — -r b) Vote on motion to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only and set Final Public Hearing date. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA C JARRIEL — YEA KE:EFE — YEA MOTION -CARRIED,- _ c) City Attorney to read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only. Attorney Cook read proposed Ordinance No. 1184 by title only as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICE TO PUBLIC USE ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. 19-003-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2.a) Motion to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1184. �Kl I Member �Uoved to approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1184; seconded by Council Member b) Public Comments and Discussion. The Planning Board recommended approval of Petition No. 19-003-R at the April 18, 2019, meeting. The City's Planning Consultant has determined such Petition is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is appropriate with the zoning uses within the City ups ►gym cum act is d � �f� s 1 Q m - nS4�� Page 6 of 18 B.2.b) Public Comments and Discussion continued on the first reading of Ordinance No. 1184. C) Vote on motion. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA TION CARRIED. Page 7 of 18 C. Presentation of a Butterfly Bench to the City - Donna Walpole. 00� Olt rt WOO d 1) MDO- M.�i*rd W I ev 4 avidI�tbt& tb �r � a[Upf � 5 � a rid I�u � �� � 1� «►, ��.,�� � m C- P��. V�Q a� � .�clr�.s (�16r1�.a� moo- .e.�, 4 �, ��u��� t�K- �leeess►UaePiTe'r(njshVpXMyssa' . P. darks l I c,(ai Ist 0jID. Discuss ncompensterman with the City -City Adminis ra or. C� o_D� h f ff (010 � � �� TLA�F �;�,�.� � � � l��� jy �jK i�vl� Page 8 of 18 E. Consider a request from the City Attorney to commence legal action against CVS Pharmacy regarding a code enforcement lien - Cit Attorney. FS 162.06 S Uj i 2C,OUP r (�YI�I Otd rt,� 0 Code Enforcement Case #17-039 Spirit CV Okeechobee FL LLC 12,b,4n6 uv�, ,lines. �QU�sur9 nod- `�� -P6 d� w ffflk-�) �11&, leers sups Ohl! n� la�tdua(� ska, Sheuld 0�?I a��ai� wn- C,Drporctt �0- hauc OAP �ssu� NUA► a errrut, buy- ure jM,ied �b fYIDD- W a tar. Mc- MGfi Er iD v rw is Mwp6rward j Mc aid U)w Iy6yryu d Nr who k4 no+- seern Obmaf6d. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA — TE JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA WTI -ON CARRIE . Page 9 of 18 F. Motion to approve the ranking and contract for RFQ No. FIN 01-32-03-19, Information Technology Services — City Administrator (Exhibit 3). The City received three responses to the RFQ, which are listed and ranked below. Each vendor is ranked 1, 2 or 3. The City will begin negotiations with the number 1 ranked vendor for an acceptable contract to both parties. RANKING VENDOR/CONTRACTOR ICS Computers, Inc. 1 403 South Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, Florida ^4974 Saalex Corporation-SaalexlT 2 1006 Pathfinder Way Rockledge, Florida 32955 EvolvTec dba of BLM Technologies of Florida LLC 3 1321 Northwest 65th Place, Suite 3 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Council Member PJ moved to approve the rankin and contract for Technoloav Services: seconded by Council Member I I ) DW- appral 6 01 rumol 6-'( Aj-y�kaa kk�& moo- mo��ru�ard W 16 1asfdfW uft+an 0s�m mg& Mori �ar. VOTE: WATFORD — YEA ABNEY — YEA CLARK — YEA JARRIEL — YEA KEEFE — YEA R11S ARRIE Page 10 of 18-- G. Motion to approve proposed Amended 2018-2019 Budget — City Administrator and Finance Director (Exhibit 4). Council Member _N moved to approve roposed [Mid -Year] Amended [Fiscal Year] 2018-19 Budget [as presented in Exhibit 4] as follows: U — �7 Administrator MontesDeOca deferred to Finance Director Riedel to make the presentation of the mid -year financial status review for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19. Overall revenues are higher than last year's receipts to date. The receipted Ad Valorem Tax is up 4 percent and General Fund revenues are up $120,000.00 for the year. The anticipated expenditure forecast is as expected with a few exceptions based on increased need. The proposed mid -year budget amendments for FY 2018-19 directly relate to the transfer of Code Enforcement from Fire to Police. General Fund: Total Expenditures increased from $4,177,020.00 to $4,173,460.00. Police Department personnel costs increased from $2,119,550.00 to $2,144,822.00, which includes the salary for the Code Enforcement Officer salary, and the addition of a part-time administrative position. The Fire Department's personnel costs decreased from $1,427,366,00 to $1,408,554.00. The overall expenditures for the Police Department increased from $2,497,208.00 to $2,532,030.00 and the Fire Department's decreased from $1,662,316.00 to $1,631,054.00. ADOPTED MID -YEAR AMENDMENT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 10/01/2018 05/07/2019 Page 1 - General Fund Expenditures: Law Enforcement $2,497,208.00 $2,532,030.00 Expenditures: Fire Protection 1,662,316.00 1,631,054.00 Total General Expenditures 6,959,394.00 6,962,954.00 Fiscal Year Ending Fund Balance $4,177,020.00 $4,173,460.00 Pages 2 through 14 of the General Fund include no changes, as the proposed amendment amounts presented mirror those of the 10/01/2018 adopted amounts. ADOPTED MID -YEAR AMENDMENT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 10/0112018 05/07/2019 Page 15 - General Fund, Law Enforcement Personnel Costs 1300 Other Salary $32,900.00 $56,375.00 2100 FICA 104,500.00 106,297.00 Total Personnel Costs: $2,119,550.00 $2,144,822.00 ADOPTED MID -YEAR AMENDMENT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 10/0112018 05/0712019 Page 16 - General Fund, Law Enforcement Supplies & Other Services 3400 Other Contractual Services $30,708.00 $35,258.00 4903 Code Enforcement 0.00 5,000.00 Total Supplies and Other Services 377,658.00 387,208.00 Grand Total for Department $2,497,208.00 $2,532,030.00 ADOPTED MID -YEAR AMENDMENT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 10101 /2018 05/0712019 Page 17 - General Fund, Fire Department Personnel Costs 1300 Other Salary $29,900.00 $12,425.00 2100 FICA 73,100.00 71,763.00 Total Personnel Costs $1,427,366.00 $1,408,554.00 Page 11 of 18 ADOPTED MID -YEAR AMENDMENT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 10/01/2018 05/07/2019 Page 18 — General Fund, Fire Enforcement Supplies & Other Services 3400 Other Contractual Services $7,450.00 $2,900.00 4903 Code Enforcement 9,000.00 1,100.00 Total Supplies and Other Services 234,950.00 222,500.00 Grand Total for Department $1,662,316.00 $1,631,054.00 Pages 19 and 20 of the General Fund include no changes, as the proposed amendment amounts presented mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. Page 21, Public Facilities Fund, include no changes as the proposed amendment amounts mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. Note: the Beginning Fund Balance discrepancies on the exhibit were discussed with Finance Director Riedel and were determined to be calculation errors. Page 22 and 23, Capital Improvement Projects Fund, include no changes as the proposed amendment amounts mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. Note: the Beginning Fund Balance discrepancies on page 22 of the exhibit were discussed with Finance Director Riedel and were determined to be calculation errors. Pages 24 and 25, Other Grants and Appropriation Grants, include no changes, as the proposed amendment amounts presented mirror those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. Page 26, Law Enforcement Special Fund, include no changes as the proposed amendment amounts mirror those those of the October 1, 2018 adopted amounts. DUf— some of �Oolebat of 1�0 fo � � PorP4T G,da oPFc�r Salmi IhDO— �om�n2rld Sfat�'�oy NoIdi m� �ecre+ar�ao, AtransferatransfersQ.lo�nr of St�.��`Wi�u�tbl�le u,er'� ablefo au�- hod c�cldin9 a- Pa.r�-hrnn P,mQOCqee mc- Fri PD ad PTPuf FO �raF-F mQn �Tkis dubcflv � �nW- m aofl dog. w/ MI. s4 u� mart�FTco.�' in fi�tz�QFl �a-za budge% -pP- edeCas Adrnin i-aor� 0,11)c�.i� WATFORD — YEA JARRIEL — YEA VOTE: ABNEY — YEA KEEFE — YEA CLARK — YEA N ARRIED. �� Page 12 of 18 H. Video of intersection at North Parrott Avenue and Northwest 9th Street. moo- Igo rec� ► Md. lads G �d. �I %� �� (m � � �� Kris Ars- 0 t i d �s � J Page 13 of 18 I COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Jarriel drop Co U Page 17 of 18 IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS E. Council Member Keefe Cdak-, some-hme in �u.n.e• I,�.I.�ss Ic- Pa,don-r KmW Who .Ppct fYic - hcUm V�t-F� !� �yc-� YYL+ � ��s C� �i�'u.clC 6fd i nab c.� - d� �u-e �1�.. '(� `IGu�.�s ►+ m fall �uide� peddler tutu,u� Q�(cla - r � �u,Y�rv�en�s --�m'v► � I�ep�� �fr,�e, �. Dw- UTe �urre�y rm=� �ulaw. PK- [WI�ias-dt�f pc�ttrr�n �eml..r,� �O cr�a�e�rd�r�a.�c�P��rrur� -f"Zcl trues WQ d� dot d�a� a m�b�� dud L�ndQr �Vd ov1C�'lee. WSRUs 6F pen a�d�?�1�.Iy qf wo? # I- dtscuss�an -R 2 - rz coninod i-o P13 moo- pan lue add- k /pay �Ib mC-l��h�J backl�Drd�nc�us W1n� ev���ef�n�`�s benV 7,\hI ft �.e u�G, a C��of ��Cms �a mrK m'►. X. ADJOUR�j�MEN ay or being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Watford adjourned the meeting at 3 � P.M. Page 18 of 18 WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government, exists throughout the world, and WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all, and WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community, and WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of their office through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops, and annual meetings of the State, provincial, country and international professional organizations. NOW THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, do recognize the week of May 5 through 11, 2019, as "MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK," and further extend appreciation to all Municipal Clerks and especially to Lane Gamiotea our City Clerk, and Bobbie Jenkins our Deputy City Clerk, for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on May 7, 2019, I have set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed otea, CMC, City CIerk r office of the Mapr ®keec�obee, F[oriba WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, highh quality of life and well-being of the citizens of the City of Okeechobee; and ,EAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees from state ands local governments and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation's transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in the City of Okeechobee to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and WHEREAS, the year 2019 marks the 59th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association; and WHEREAS, this year's theme is "Public Works, It Starts Here" as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of the many public works professional throughout the world. NOW THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim week of May 19 through 25, 2019, as "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" in the City of Okeechobee, and call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works; and to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life. ^�IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on May 7, 2019, I have i set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed a� i Dowling/ .nnWatford, Ir., Mayor Attest: WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee is committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster; ar 4 WHEREAS, our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that make up our community is achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians —building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, design professionals, laborers, plumbers and others in the construction. industry —who work year-round to ensure the safe construction of buildings; and WHEREAS, these guardians are dedicated members of the International Code Council, a U.S. based organization, that brings together local, state and federal officials that are experts in the built environment to create and implement the highest -quality codes to protect us in the buildings where we live, learn, work, play; and WHEREAS, our nation benefits economically and technologically from using the International Codes that are developed by a national, voluntary consensus codes and standards developing organization, our government is able to avoid the high cost and complexity of developing and maintaining these codes, which are the most widely adopted building safety and fire prevention codes in the wort ' and WHEREAS, these modern building codes include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires, floods and earthquake; which, according to a FEMA -commissioned study by the National Institute of Building Sciences, provide $11 in future mitigation benefits for every dollar invested; and WHEREAS, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to remind the public about the critical role of our communities' largely unknown protectors of public safety —our local code officials —who assure us of safe, efficient and livable buildings that are essential to America's prosperity; and WHEREAS, "No Code. No Confidence." the theme for Building Safety Month 2019, encourages all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of safe and resilient construction; fire prevention; disaster mitigation, and new technologies in the construction industry. Building Safety Month 2019 encourages appropriate steps everyone can take to ensure the safety of our built environment, and recognizes that the implementation of safety codes by local and state agencies has saved lives and protected homes and businesses; and WHEREAS, each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, Americans are asked to consider the commitment to improve building safety and economic investment at home and in the community, and to acknowledge the essential service provided to all of us by local and state building departments, fire prevention bureaus and federal agencies in protecting lives and property.^' r NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2019 as "Building Safety Month." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on May 7, 2019, 1 have set my hand and caused this seal toe affixed Exhibit 1 May 7, 2019 ORDINANCE NO. 1183 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM LIGHT COMMERCIAL TO HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. 19-002-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida has adopted Ordinance No. 402 in which a revised Official Zoning Map was adopted for said City; and WHEREAS, Anita's Rental Properties has heretofore filed Petition No. 19-002-R, pursuant to the Land Development Regulations of the City of Okeechobee for the purpose of rezoning a certain tract of land consisting of approximately 1.50 acres from Light Commercial to Heavy Commercial, and that this request be removed from the boundaries of the above -mentioned Zoning District to allow for the processing of the rezoning Petition; and WHEREAS, said Petition was reviewed by the City's Planning Consultant who determined, based on initial findings and review provided by the Applicant, that such Petition is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, said Petition being reviewed by the City's Planning Board at a duly advertised Public Hearing held on April 18, 2019, determined that such Petition is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is not appropriate with the zoning uses within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council disagreed with the recommendation of the Planning Board and hereby finds Petition No. 19-002-R to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and deems it in the best interest of the inhabitants of said City to amend aforesaid revised Zoning Map as hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of 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; that: SECTION 1: LEGAL DESCRIPTION. The following described land consisting of approximately 1.50 acres, as the subject property, located in the City of Okeechobee, to -wit: LOTS 7 TO 12, OF BLOCK 116, OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 5, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BEING COMPRISED OF ONE OF THE PARCELS OF LAND AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS (O.R.) BOOK 645, PAGE 1370, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF BLOCK 116, OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 5, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE RUN SOUTH AND RUNNING ALONG THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF PARCEL 4 ACCORDING TO PLAT NO. 1 OF TAYLOR CREEK WATERSHED AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 29, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE 15 FOOT ALLEYWAY IN SAID BLOCK 116 AND THE POINT OF THE BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH, ALONG THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL 4 AND THE EAST BOUNDARY OF SAID BLOCK 116, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 12 OF Ordinance No. 1183 Page 1 of 2 SAID BLOCK 116 AND ALSO BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL 3 OF SAID PLAT NO. 1 OF TAYLOR CREEK WATERSHED; THENCE RUN SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL 3, TO THE CENTERLINE OF N.E. 3RD STREET (FORMERLY NINTH STREET); THENCE RUN EAST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF SAID N.E. 3RD STREET (FORMERLY NINTH STREET) EXTENDED EAST, TO THE WESTERN SHORE LINE OF TAYLOR CREEK; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY, ALONG SAID WESTERN SHORE LINE OF TAYLOR CREEK, TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTERLINE OF SAID LOT 15 FOOT ALLEYWAY EXTENDED EAST; THENCE RUN WEST, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ALLEYWAY EXTENDED, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SECTION 2: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT. That the aforesaid Revised Zoning Map of the City of Okeechobee be amended to reflect the subject property to be changed from Light Commercial to Heavy Commercial. SECTION 3: CONFLICT. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY. If any provision or portion of this Ordinance is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption. INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 7th day of May, 2019. Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 215t day of May, 2019. ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor Ordinance No. 1183 Page 2 of 2 G ty of Okeechobee Date: �i.o r Cq Petit do. ) `►-vU - ►1 Fee Paid: p-?ee �}tj�e)( Jurisdiction: General Services Department 55 S.E. 3`d Avenue, Room 101_Tgr L K Hearing�;-�-fq f41j2° Hearing, Okeechobee Florida 34974-2903 Publication Dates: t -' �'�1 f Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 218 i Notices Mailed: _ram fib" '' "� Fax: (863) 763-1686 1-^: '�.•f .,.s �_-s'�•:.�";s rwr.^r-•�:;�s-ra _,:r,t4..� :ii?c.T..-r:.-1.���=:' i;T_l:Y� .^-i..;i'_`-.f�-., f j • �• ;.:}.: '.:.r.':..:.. •\_f"`!'.I l -'S ec�al Exce "icon and 1/ari_ance - - -:-;-• . ;.,: Rezone; p F. ,, .. •',u. :-f_'-7 � G.. 'j2 = "_r -.rim+•C; :i�=;?r�flL' ..a7. r--� e ...- �iYr- ..f: T - ._V . _ (.•. '..P�:�: �' i l �r .i r'Yf'•LC, ,�:J�.R. '.. �.�:,:i� z vtr..; - : • ... } -_ .. �:�"._i 7 Tom;, �"i= C��;S'i,'•!c,�j{: ;rsG-':c 2! ANT,.J. :�_.::.«;�'..;.._.;- �: �:_� ;;�::^ -�'r--� -Lys+'�:.:��• -���.-,...• �:� � �.APPL-I _ _ , . �_s__ _ 1 Name of owner(s): P < property 2 Owner mailing address: 2 % ,. �-j= ;j���= Ft. 7 c ,1 . Name of applicant(s) if other than owner rr4 Applicant mailing address: 0,1 .; t'/ 0 L "L _3 ` C-Z E-mail address: Name of contact person (state relationship):. )w - z 6 Contact person daytime phone(s): '.Yi' -,..3, z:2S -.'-�. N' - �rJ'nY T�.� ";T _ •L �,�-J . - i;f: .rW �L- - _ c-�.:i-> RTl(�INFORMi4tlilON .. -r•• er - :;s:; _- -i'r. - -..L. :;;1•. ..5.. _-.rt•-i:_,....,:::�+_r;=�,�u^.:�:=_•`z��1-r Property address/directions to property: 7 '% 0 l Ivl C - 3L `1 sue. Describe current use of property: r Describe improvements on property (number/type buildings, dwelling units , occupied or vacant, etc. r- s 9 Source of potable water: C i �Iq Method of sewage disposal: 10 Approx. acreage: i ,+_( 4 Is property in a plaited subdivision? `n Is there a use on the property that is or was in violation of a city or county ordinance? If so, describe: 12 Is a pending sale of the property subject to this application being granted?,? Describe uses on adjoining propertyto the North: 13 North: j CZX cir.� East: South: l�� West: `Future 14 Existing zoning: C ; �; �. C, ,,��� i .. Land Use classification: CU► t.o r ie +' Have there been any rezoning, special exception, variance, or site plan approvals on the 15 prior property? � )No Yes. If yes provide date, petition number and nature of approval. f k a r %t 16 Request is for: Rezone (_-) Special Exception Variance Pv�t "17Parcel Identification Number: t' -, S - 7- 35 • Co! 0-- IDIR.�,O - 00%D (Rev 09114) Page 1 of 11 RC, ) fe taK�� iJ :.R 1RED= TTA A EN. 18 Applicant's statement of interest in property: Non-refundable application fee: Rezoning:.$850 plus $30/acre; Special Exception: $500 plus $30/acre; Variance: $500 Note: Resolution No. 98-11 Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees and Charges B i9 When the cost for advertising publishing and mailing notices of public hearings exceeds the established fee, or when a professional consultant is hired to advise the city on the application, the applicant shall pay the actual costs. 20 Last recorded warranty deed: 21 Notarized letter of consent from property owner (if applicant is different from property owner) � Thr—)property surveys (one no larger than 11x17) containing: Certified boundary survey, date of survey, surveyor's name, address and phone number 22 b. Legal description of property pertaining to the application c. Computation of total acreage to nearest tenth of an acre 23 List of surrounding property owners with addresses and location sketch of the subject property. See the Information Request Form from the Okeechobee Property Appraiser's Office (attached) 24 Affidavit attesting to completeness and correctness of the list (attached) 25 Completed specific application and checklist sheet for each request checked in line 15 Confirmation of Information Accuracy I hereby certify that the information in this application is correct. The information included in this application is for use by the City of Okeechobee in processing my request. False or misleading information may be punishable by a fine'of up to $500.00 and imprisonment of up to 30 days and may result in the denial of this application. Signature Printed Name Date For questions relating to this application packet, call General Services Dept. at (863)-763-3372, Ext. 218 (Rev 09/14) Page 2 of 11 ' ADDITIONAL;INFO , L --- ?-- _P , -0 REZONING A Current zoning classification: 1 i L�J i eti`&YA . Requested zoning classification s t Yi Describe the desired permitted use and intended nature of activities and development of the property? B Is a Special Exception necessary for your intended use? (__) No Yes If yes, briefly describe: C - � `r .r �,Ld 11 G Yl 0� V v- CPox Is ��tVariance neCessa for your intended use? �) No Yes If yes, briefly describe: it s cl D i v e rim iV St,l OLCA-z /1) GZt L� Attach a Traffic Impact Study prepared by a professional transportation planner or transportation engineer, if the rezoning or proposed use will generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle trip ends using the trip generation factors for the most similar use as E contained in the Institute of Transportation Engineers most recent edition of Trip Generation. The TIA must identify the number of net new external trips, pass -bay calculations, internal capture calculations, a.m. and p.m. peak hour trips and level of service on all adjacent roadway links with and without the project. F Responses addressing the required findings for granting a rezoning or change in Land Development Regulations as described below. Attach additional sheets as necessary. FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR GRANTING A REZONING OR CHANGE IN LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (Sec. 70-340, LDR page CD70:16) It is the Applicant's responsibility to convince the Planning Board/LPA and City Council that approval of the proposed rezoning is justified. Specifically, the Applicant should provide in his/her application and presentation sufficient explanation and documentation to convince the reviewing bodies to find that: 1. The proposed rezoning is not contrary to Comprehensive PIan requirements. ���4.,Ae, nt 1 (,-A 2. The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations. cadp 0 Jk 3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. 4. The proposed use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. G�.GJLLLt�L?�C 5. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property. , t (Rev 09/14) Page 6 of 11 Findings required for rezoning or change in land development regulations (cont.) 6. The proposed use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood 7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services 8. The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. 9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions. -41 J"" j e- 64,� IYA tic The City staff will, in the Staff Report, address the request and evaluate it and the Applicant's submission in light of the above criteria and offer a recommendation for approval or denial. (Rev 09/14) Page 7 of I 1 Prepared By and Return to John D. Cassels, Jr. Esq. Cassels & McCall P.O. Box 968 Okeechobee, Florida 34973 PARCEL NO: SEE EXHIBIT "A" f) W, 0,6b i� 1111111111111111111111111111111111111�... FILE NUM 203-61.114 ra OR BK ?P-2 PG S86 SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECORDED 11/10/2016 03:19:55 ph AMT S10.00 RECORDING FEES $78.iuj DEED DOC: $0.70 RECORDED EY S Creech PBS 586 - 594; (9 p9s) QUIT CLAIM DEED THIS QUIT CLAIM DEED executed this X4 day of Jay, 2016, by D & A PROPERTIES (NUNEZ), INC., a Florida Corporation, and 0AVID NUNEZ, JR, alk/a DAVID NUNEZ, a single man, and ANITA S. NUNEZ a/k/a ANITA NUNEZ, a single woman, whose mailing address is 701 NE 3'd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972, first party, to ANITA'S RENTAL PROPERTIES LLC, whose mailing address is701 NE Yd S D (Wherever us , the teY representati ' &. y 'assigns of so admits Tres.) That the s $t party,, for party, the receipt w b) second party forever, a ` right, the following described lot, pis' OKEECHOBEE, State of Florid VARIOUS PARCELS OF L.P ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A". FL 34972, second party, party" and "second party" shall include singular and plural, heirs, legal ils and the successors and assigns of corporations, wherever the context WITNESSETH: interest, or parcel wit: This property is not the homestead of the first SUBJECT to restrictions, reservations and easem TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same tog or in any wise appertaining, and all the estate, righ party, either in law or equity, to the only prope IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said first , above written. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of: 4797-269103. WPD of the sum of $10.00 in hand paid by the said second i ,hereby remise, release and quit claim unto the said Iairtt,%d demand which the said first party has in and to of 10, situate, lying and being in the County of D & A PROPERTIES (NUNEZ), INC. BY: ANITA NUNEZ, PRESIDENT ►A AND belonging e said first orever. i year first Book7821Page586 CFN#2016010270 Page 1 of 9 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 3ttiy, 2416, by ANITA NUNEZ, as resident o,. PROPERTIES (NUNEZ), INC., who is personally known tome, or R ti who has oducedl z� ; . as identification. '. .Y (Seal) NOTARY UB T= Printed Name o ; tary. 1 fl`3 rim. n a. Karin �1 , of Florida ARl' Comm p0i0es15 Signed, Sealed and De i ere k �xh �a► F-xprei oE1>' s in the presence of: p A itness MD" Printed ISame of Witness STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF QKEECHOBEE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this o day of My, 2016, by ANITA NUNEZ, ❑ ho is personally known to me, or Elwho has produced as iden ' lc on \ v (Seal) NOT Y UBLIC Printed Name of Notary: i,"",N'� Notary PUbAc state of �a Karin Amnwns k'' y C�tmio� FF 906515 OF ExPk- Oft772019 4797-269103.WPD Book782/Page587 CFN#2016010270 Page 2 of 9 Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of: 0 J<n`'; Y V - , h Printed 14ame oQ� ` `ess g STATE OF FL(WA COUNTY OF Oft CHOBI ,IN, 0— The foregoing m�'Irtiir NUNEZ ❑ o is personally as identification.; 11 me, or ❑ who DAVID NUNEZ me this 69 day o , 2(t by DAVID -A NOTAItY PUBLIC Kefin — j Printed Name of Notary: E Mr °ain"w IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT WE H M PREP INFORMATION GIVEN TO US BY THE PARTIES GUARANTEE EITHER MARKETABILITY OF TITLE, AC( OR QUANTITY OF LAND DESCRIBED AS WE DID NOT THE PROPERTY INVOLVED. 4797-269103.WPD UMENT FROM WE DO NOT D u IPTION ' 1ITLE TO Book782/Page588 CFN#2016010270 Page 3 of 9 EXHIBIT "A" PARCEL 1: 3-21-37-35-0020-02050-0010 LOT 1, BLOCK 205, FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 6, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. PARCEL 2: 3-15-37-35-0010-01160-0070 LOTS 7 TO 12 INCLUSIVE BLOCK 116, OKEECHOBEE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 5, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BEING COMPRISED OF ONE OF THE PARCELS OF LAND AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS ,(OR.) BOOK 645, PAGE 1370 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. PARCEL 3: 1-05-37-35-0050-00510-0470 LOT 47, BLOCK 51, BASSWOOD UNIT_5,ACCORDING,TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 51, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS.OF-OKEECHOBEE.COUNTY, FLORIDA. PARCEL 4: 1-05-37-35-0040-00460-0160 LOT 16, BLOCK 46, BASSWOOD UNIT NO.4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 49, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY; FLORIDA. PARCEL 5: 1-05-37-35-0030-00390-0140 LOT 14, BLOCK 39, BASSWOOD UNIT 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 37, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. PARCEL 6: 3-22-37-35-0020-00000-0020 LOT 2, AIRI ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 53, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. PARCEL 7: 3-22-37-35-0010-00000-0010 LOT 1, OF THE ESTATES AT TAYLOR CREEK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 33 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. 4797-269103.WPD Book782/Page589 CFN#2016010270 Page 4 of 9 EXHIBIT "A" Two parcels of land lying in Section 15, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, Okeechobee County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Block 115, OKEECHOBEE, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida, and the Northwest comer of Parcel 4 of PLAT NO. 1 OF TAYLOR CREEK WATERSHED as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 29, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida; thence run South aloy the West boundary of said Parcel 4 to the intersection with the centerline of N.E. 4 street (formerly Tenth Avenue) for a POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue South, along the Western boundary of said Parcel 4 and the East boundary of Block 116 of said plat of OKEECHOBEE, to the intersection with the centerline of the 15 foot alleyway in said Block 116; thence run East, along the centerline of said alleyway extended East, to the Western shore line of Taylor Creek; thence run Northerly, along said Western shore line of Taylor Creek, to the intersection with the centerline of N.E. 4`h Street (formerly Tenth Avenue) extended East; thence run West, along said extended centerline, to the POINT OF BEGINNING. AND Commencing at the Southeast comer of Lot 1 of Block 116, OKEECHOBEE, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida, thence run South and running along the Western boundary of Parcel 4 according to PLAT NO. 1 OF TAYLOR CREEK WATERSHED as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 29, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida, to the centerline of the 15 foot alleyway in said Block 116 and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue South, along the Western boundary of said Parcel 4 and the East boundary of said Block 116, to the Southeast comer of Lot 12 of said Block 116 and also being the Northwest comer. of Parcel 3 of said PLAT NO 1 OF TAYLOR CREEK WATERSHED; thence run Southwesterly, along the Western boundary of said Parcel 3, to the centerline of N.E. 3`d Street (formerly Ninth Street); thence run East, along said centerline of said N.E. 3`d Street (formerly Ninth Street) extended East, to the Western shore line of Taylor Creek-, thence run Northerly, along said Western shore line of Taylor Creek, to the intersection with the centerline of said 15 foot alleyway extended East; thence run West, along the centerline of said alleyway extended, to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Book645/Page1370 CFN#2008000008 Page 2 of 2 vv v- 1 -- r I K- vc r� tvr Lurf on 'TOW 7- A .1 Tr i, SUBJECTsE L 3 -� VN 100T BUFFER J Je ef .A 6 — AJ_ tit "ESCHOBEECOUHiYMOPERiYA-lSERS OKEECHOBEE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER'S OFFICE Petition No. Affidavit Attesting to the Completeness and Accuracy of the List of Surrounding Property Owners I hereby certify under the penalty of law or the revocation of the requested approval sought that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the attached list constitutes the complete and accurate list of the property owners, addresses, and parcel identification numbers of all parcels and tracts within three hundred (300) feet not including intervening streets, alleys, or waterways, of the perimeter of the lands which are subjects of, or are contiguous to but held underthe same ownership as, the lands subjectto the application for a change in land use orzoning, said list constituting a portion of that application. This affidavit is made based upon an inspection of the tax rolls of the Property Appraiser of Okeechobee County as of ) - ? `1 1 q , and the Assertions -made to me by members of that Office that the information reviewed constitutes the most recent information available to that office. I therefore attest to this Signature of Applicant Name of Applicant (printed or typed) State of Florida County of Okeechobee day of Date Sworn to and subscribed before me this , -� 4 day of �2 a 1 g . Personally known to me _ fin ifA A) a e - or produced as identification and did not take an oath. Notary Public, State of Florida Seal: w.rr ; i �,y-, ARLENE D ROSNER ;,• ��: • Notary Public - State of Florida Commission N GG 142411 :">, I •;';' MyCumm.Expires Oct 12,2021 IirudedlbraughNJliunJlNokryRun. (Rev 09114) Page 3 of 11 # a14 reed X18-0 BOUNDARY SURVEY PREPARED FOR ANITA'S RENTAL PROPERTIES, LLC. D£SQRIPnON.• LOTS 7 70 12 NaLGK BLOCK 116, OAEFOY08EE ACCORDWG 70 THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED P! PLAT BOOK 4 PAGE 4 CF THE PUBLIC REGARDS OF OKEEC110REE CIXFNTY, FLORDA AND A PAOF LAND LMG IN SECDOV /4 IOWNSWP J7 SOU774 RANGE J5 EAST, OK&V'DEgF GOUNII; FLQRDA, AND B£bYY' RCEL CX,WNRISED DF AYE AF THE PARCELS OF LAND AS RECaROM IN OFMAL ft-CaWS (OR.) BLYN 644 PACE 1JM OF 77 E PI/[YJC R£GYi40S AF QKEEOHLI9FE LY)(RJn; FZORDA, AMD L#WC MCYEE PARI7LXXARLYY OE5Y;R/BED AS FAfLOWS COAMOVOM AT IIf S1DUIHEAST CORNER O< LOT f OF &OfYC 116, OIOEOYQ4r� ACCL1B�h'G 7T7 DkE PLAT 77YD7£O`' RELL'17L1E0 IN PLAT o" 4 PROF 4 PU81/C REIXMOS OF OKEFCYICHFF CIXAYTY, RQRDA; THENCE RUN SCN/71! ANO R(AWAYC ALONG 711E WESTERN PI/BL/C RECOR75A fEFO`N.iBEF Oa'.W7Y, FLOPAA 7�0 TiHETERL EK75FOOT ALIEYW.1 INAS BLOCK 116 AAV 73k' POriT CF �(rt'WN/N4` 77AHLL�' GY.IVDNUE SYX/7N, ALQVC 1NE WESTERN BOUJYDARY CIS SA/D PARCEL 4 AHD TILE EAST @0l/7�ARY a< SAID BLOL7C 116, 70 I1YE 517LI1HEAST CLIPA4R O'' LOT 12 ar SAID BLOCYC 116 AND ALSO BE7NC THE NORIMWFST CARVER CF PARCF7. 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The City of Okeechobee Applicant: Anita's Rental Properties Address: 701 NE 31 Street Petition No.: 19-002-R L� I 1375 Jockson Sheet # 206 Fort Myers, R 33901 Staff Report Rezoning Owner/Applicant Applicant Phone Number Applicant Email Address Site Address Contact Person Contact Phone Number Contact Email Address Applicant: Anita's Rental Properties Petition No. 19-002-R Anita's Rental Properties 701 NE V Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 863-634-1289 anunez974@yahoo.com 701 NE V Street Anita Nunez 863-634-1289 anunez974@yahoo.com Parcel Identification Numbers: 3-15-37-35-0010-01160-0070 Legal Description: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE LOTS 7 TO 12 INC BLOCK 116 TOGETHER WITH THE FOLLOWING: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BEING COMPRISED OF ONE OF THE PARCELS OF LAND AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS (O.R.) BOOK 645, PAGE 1370 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF BLOCK 116, OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 5, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE RUN SOUTH AND RUNNING ALONG THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF PARCEL 4 ACCORDING TO PLAT NO. 1 OF TAYLOR CREEK WATERSHED AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 29, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE 15 FOOT ALLEYWAY IN SAID BLOCK 116 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH, ALONG THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL 4 AND THE EAST BOUNDARY OF SAID BLOCK 116, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 12 OF SAID BLOCK 116 AND ALSO BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL 3 OF SAID PLAT NO. 1 OF TAYLOR CREEK WATERSHED; THENCE RUN SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL 3, TO THE CENTERLINE OF N.E. 3RD STREET (FORMERLY NINTH STREET); THENCE RUN EAST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF SAID N.E. 3RD STREET (FORMERLY NINTH STREET) EXTENDED EAST, TO THE WESTERN SHORE LINE OF TAYLOR CREEK, - THENCE RUN NORTHERLY, ALONG SAID WESTERN SHORE LINE OF TAYLOR CREEK, TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTERLINE OF SAID LOT 15 FOOT ALLEYWAY EXTENDED EAST; THENCE RUN WEST, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID ALLEYWAY EXTENDED, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 1_:,K-- pianni'ng Staff Report Rezoning Applicant: Anita's Rental Properties Petition No. 19-002-R The matter before the Local Planning Agency and City Council is an application to rezone a 1.449-acre parcel bounded by NE V Street, NE 7t" Avenue, and Taylor Creek. The request is to rezone from Light Commercial (CLT) to Heavy Commercial (CHV). The Applicant has stated that, if the rezoning request is approved, a special exception use petition for a recreational vehicle park will be following. The current and proposed Future Land Use designations, zoning, existing use, and acreage of the subject property and surrounding properties are shown in the following tables and on the maps on pages 7 through 9. (Current Future Land Use, Zoning and Existing Land Use Characteristics Future Land Use Category Zoning District Use of Property Acreage Existing Commercial Light Commercial (CLT) Office 1.449 Acre Proposed Commercial Heavy Commercial (CHV) Recreational Vehicle Park 1.449 Acre Future Land Use, Zoning, and Existing Uses on Surrounding Properties North Future Land Use Map Classification Zoning District Existing Land Use Future Land Use Map Classification East Zoning District Existing Land Use Future Land Use Map Classification South Zoning District Existing Land Use Commercial Light Commercial (CLT) Taxidermy and Wholesale and Single family residence Taylor Creek Taylor Creek Taylor Creek Commercial Light Commercial (CLT) and Heavy Commercial (CHV) Parking lot for restaurant and Service commercial Future Land Use Map Classification Commercial West Zoning District Light Commercial (CLT) Existing Land Use Vacant 1,,K— planning 2 Staff Report Applicant: Anita's Rental Properties Rezoning Petition No. 19-002-R Anal sis Section 70-340 of the Land Development Regulations requires that the reviewing body find that an application for rezoning meets each of the following conditions. The Applicant has provided brief comments to each of the required findings. These are repeated below in Times Roman typeface exactly as provided by the Applicant. Staff has made no attempt to correct typos, grammar, or clarify the Applicant's comments. Staff comments are shown in this Arial typeface. 1. The proposed rezoning is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements. "Proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan with the approval of a special exception" Staff Comment: The subject property is designated Commercial on the City's Future Land Use Map (FLUM). Both CLT and CHV are listed as zoning districts which may be appropriate for the Commercial Future Land Use designation. 2. The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations. " "Proposed use applied for is listed specifically as a special exception to Heavy Commercial Zoning" Staff Comment: The Applicant has stated that the desired use for this property is a recreational vehicle (RV) park. That use is not listed as a permitted use in the CHV district, but it is listed as a special exception use in the CHV district. The Applicant has stated that a special exception use petition will be submitted if this rezoning request is approved. 3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. "The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on public interest" Staff Comment: Depending on the location, an RV park can have an adverse effect on the public interest. RV parks provide allotted spaces (lots) where patrons with RVs can stay overnight or up to 6 months. Essentially, this is a type of transient lodging. Okeechobee Code Section 90-700 allows up to 15 RV lots per acre in a designated RV park, which translates into a potential maximum of 21 RV lots on the Applicant's 1.449 acre parcel. The subject property is located in an area with some service commercial and predominantly single family residences. Allowing for this many temporary dwelling units could have an adverse impact on this existing single family neighborhood. L-Kue 3 ptanni;ng Staff Report Rezoning Applicant: Anita's Rental Properties Petition No. 19-002-R 4. The proposed use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. "The proposed use is appropriate for the location" Staff Comment: In addition to the RV Park, which is the Applicant's intended use, the Board must also consider the uses that would be allowed by right if this request to rezone to CHV is approved. The subject property's current zoning of CLT already allows for several types of commercial uses. In addition to the uses allowed in the CLT district, the CHV district regulations allow the following uses by right: (1) Retail service, retail store including outdoor display of merchandise. (2) Restaurant, take-out restaurant, cafe. (3) Dry cleaner/laundry, Laundromat. (4) Funeral home. (5) Hotel, motel. (6) Private club, nightclub and bar. (10) Business school. (11) Commercial indoor recreation. (12) Commercial parking garage or lot, taxistand, bus terminal. (14) Taxidermist. (17) Indoor auction house. Several of the above uses could have adverse impacts, including significant increases in vehicle trips and noise. Most of the above uses would not be appropriate for the surrounding neighborhood, which is predominantly single family. The current zoning of the subject parcel provides the best compatibility with the directly adjacent parcels which are all zoned CLT. Staff acknowledges that there are properties with CHV zoning to the south of the subject property. Those properties are generally the outermost extent of the Park Street commercial corridor; and historically, it has been the goal of the City to limit the heavy commercial corridor to properties that are within a couple blocks of the state roadways (Park Street and Parrot Avenue). 5. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property. "The proposed use will not affect property values or living conditions" Staff Comment: It is likely that increasing the intensity of the subject property by allowing an RV park would affect property values of other nearby parcels. L,K„" planning Staff Report Rezoning Applicant: Anita's Rental Properties Petition No. 19-002-R 6. The proposed use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood. "Yes, there will be suitable landscape to buffer any nuisance to the neighborhood" Staff Comment: Significant landscaping, beyond what is required by City standards, would need to be planted to have any effect at reducing the potential impacts of an RV park. No amount of landscaping or other buffering will negate the effects of increased vehicle trips that would be generated by an RV park. 7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services. "The proposed use will not overburden any public facility" Staff Comment: Continually allowing expansion of the heavy commercial corridor could increase demand for services and potentially overburden some public facilities. The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. "No there will be no traffic congestion or affect public safety." Staff Comment: Without a proposed site plan or a traffic impact study, it is difficult to know what effect the Applicant's proposed use would have on traffic congestion. However, the ITE Manual trip generation rates for an RV park suggests that approximately 108 vehicle trips per weekday would be generated for a 1.449 acre RV park. Any new site plan would have to meet minimum stormwater management requirements according to City Code Section 78-101. 9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions. "The proposed use is free from unnecessary restrictions" Staff Comment: We agree. L-K- planning Staff Report Rezoning Applicant: Anita's Rental Properties Petition No. 19-002-R Based on the foregoing analysis, we find the requested rezoning from CLT to CHV to be inappropriate for the subject property, incompatible with adjacent land uses, and contrary to the established and desired land use patterns. Therefore, we recommend Denial of the Applicant's rezoning request. Submitted by: Ben Smith, AICP Sr. Planner April 9, 2019 Planning Board Public Hearing: April 18, 2019 City Council Public Hearings: May 7, 2019 and May 21, 2019 (Tentative dates) Attachments: Future Land Use, Subject Site & Environs Zoning, Subject Site & Environs Aerial, Subject Site & Environs 1 „K.- planning 6 Staff Report Rezoning Applicant: Anita's Rental Properties Petition No. 19-002-R FUTURE LAND USE SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE �� ~I SINGLE - PANIILr 'I MULTI - -Amu, COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL h�) PUBLIC FACILITIES RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE LaKR ,- planning 7 Staff Report Rezoning Applicant: Anita's Rental Properties Petition No. 19-002-R ZONING SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS LL Q 4 A -7A co ti W Zji N E 3 rd St4 A - ZONING CBD - COMM BUSINESS DISTRICT - CHV - HEAVY COMMERCIAL ® CLT- LIGHTCOMMERCIAL CPO - COMM PROFESSIONAL OFFICE H - HOLDING IND - INDUSTRIAL PUB - PUBLIC FACILITIES PUD-MIXED PUD-R RMF RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY RMH - RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME RSFS - RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY RSF2 - RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY LaRue phinning 8 Staff Report Rezoning l.,h„,. planning Applicant: Anita's Rental Properties Petition No. 19-002-R AERIAL SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS Rezoning Petition No.19-002-R Motion and a second offered by Members McCreary and Brass to recommend denial to the City Council for Rezoning Petition No. 19-002-R, from Light Commercial to Heavy Commercial for Lots 7 to 12 of Block 116, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee County, 1.50± acres, located at 701 Northeast 3,d Street, for the proposed future use of a recreational vehicle park. Vote was 6 for and 1 against. Motion carried. Rezoning Petition No. 19-003-R Motion and a second offered by Members Brass and McCreary to recommend approval to the City Council for Rezoning Petition No. 19-003-R, from Commercial Professional Office to Public Facilities (Use) for the North 93 feet of Lots 1 to 6 of Block 107 OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee County, 0.64± acres, located at 403 Northwest 2nd Avenue, for the proposed use of a government office building. Vote was 6 for and 1 abstained. Motion carried. Exhibit 2 May 7, 2019 ORDINANCE NO. 1184 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BY REZONING A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM COMMERCIAL PROFFESIONAL OFFICE TO PUBLIC USE ZONING DISTRICT (PETITION NO. 19-003-R); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDED FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida has adopted Ordinance No. 402 in which a revised Official Zoning Map was adopted for said City; and WHEREAS, Okeechobee County has heretofore filed Petition No. 19-003-R, pursuant to the Land Development Regulations of the City of Okeechobee for the purpose of rezoning a certain tract of land consisting of approximately 0.64 acres from Commercial Professional Office to Public Use, and that this request be removed from the boundaries of the above mentioned Zoning District to allow for the processing of the rezoning Petition; and WHEREAS, said Petition was reviewed by the City's Planning Consultant who determined, based on initial findings and review provided by the Applicant, that such Petition is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, said Petition being reviewed by the City's Planning Board at a duly advertised Public Hearing held on April 18, 2019, determined that such Petition is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is appropriate with zoning uses within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council agreed with the recommendation of the Planning Board and hereby finds Petition No. 19-003-R to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and deems it in the best interest of the inhabitants of said City to amend aforesaid revised Zoning Map as hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of 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; that: SECTION 1: LEGAL DESCRIPTION. The following described land consisting of approximately 0.64 acres, as the subject property, located in the City of Okeechobee, to -wit: THE NORTH 93 FEET OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, OF BLOCK 107, OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 5, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. SECTION 2: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT. That the aforesaid Revised Zoning Map of the City of Okeechobee be amended to reflect the subject property to be changed from Commercial Professional Office to Public Use. SECTION 3: CONFLICT. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY. If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Ordinance No. 1184 Page 1 of 2 SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption. INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 7th day of May, 2019. Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 215t day of May, 2019. ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor Ordinance No. 1184 Page 2 of 2 City of Okeechobee Date: VJ 0.I-oh 6 0 J61Cj Petition No. 1q-06 j- General Services Department Fee Paid: h Jurisdiction: jD8 55 S.E. 3`d Avenue Room 101 Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903 1 � sHearing: 2 Hearing: !�-� -jr� Publication Dates: b 3151 rl. ` f o Phone: (863) 763-3372, ext. 9820 Notices Mailed: f ' Fax: (863) 763-1686 Rezone, Special Exception and Variance - APPLICANT INFORMATION 1 Name of property owner(s): 2 Owner mailing address: c r( 3 Name of applicant(s) if other than owner 4 Applicant mailing address: _ E-mail address: �co �l obi. �1• US ,f hl sbh'1 C LD- fI US 5 Name of contact person (state relationship): 6 Contact person daytime phone(s): c&,S 3 _ SS q1b PROPERTY INFORMATION Property address/directions to property: 7j`- tOrl , C Ogle Describe current current use of property: g c c� v o e`s�- ,�co �f � oVsl.� QC.�.0 ee} b1 a,- ft r' - qc P,\- cxc''L '" RtbRZ CA-i !Z' , U�,�, J'i'N0AJ- Count-1 Describe improvements on property (number/type buildings, dwelling units , occupied or vacant, etc. Source of potable water:a Method of sewage disposal: �, A 10 Approx. acreage:.: € Is property in a platted subdivision? Is there�a use on e property that is or was in violation of a city or county ordinance? If so, describe: 11 12 Is a pending sale of the property subject to this application being granted? Describe uses on adjoining property to the North: North: C)SK East: - 13 South: West: S•, 14 Existing zoning: �� Future Land Use classification:�� 15 Have there been any prior ning, special exception, variance, or site plan approvals on the .� (\1)No ( es I yes provide date, petition number and nature of approval. property? _bi 16 Request is for: ( Rezone (_) Special Exception (___) Variance 17 Parcel Identification Number: _�� _ 1 _ 3S _ od 10 - O\ OrJD - p oil iC) (Rev 2/2019) Page 1 of 11 V v/ &` '" _ REQUIRE©ATTACHMENTS ��_.,..w 18 Applicant's statement of interest in property: Non-refundable application fee: Rezoning: $850 plus $30/acre; Special Exception: $500 plus $30/acre; Variance: $500 19 Note: Resolution No. 98-11 Schedule of Land Development Regulation Fees and Charges B When the cost for advertising publishing and mailing notices of public hearings exceeds the established fee, or when a professional consultant is hired to advise the city on the application, the applicant shall pay the actual costs. 20. Last recorded warranty deed: 21 Notarized letter of consent from property owner (if applicant is different from property owner) Three property surveys (one no larger than 11 x17) containing: a. Certified boundary survey, date of survey, surveyor's name, address and phone number 22 b. Legal description of property pertaining to the application c. Computation of total acreage to nearest tenth of an acre 23 List of surrounding property owners with addresses and location sketch of the subject property. See the Information Request Form from the Okeechobee Property Appraiser's Office (attached) 24 Affidavit attesting to completeness and correctness of the list (attached) 25 Completed specific application and checklist sheet for each request checked in line 15 Confirmation of Information Accuracy I hereby certify that the information in this application is correct. The information included in this application is for use by the City of Okeechobee in processing my request. False or misleading information may be punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 and imprisonment of up to 30 days and may result in the denial of this application. Signature -- Printed Name Date For ques i ns relating to this application packet, call General Services Dept. at (863)-763-3372, Ext. 9820 (Rev 2/2019) Page 2 of 1 l (S� � -tO LC Legal Description The North 93 feet of Lots 1, 2, 3, 49 5, 6, Block 107, OKEECHOBEE, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR A REZOMN A Current zoning classification: jJ Requested zoning classificationU Describe the desired permitted use and intended nature of activities and development of the property? S C c A ra, _f l A, I. Is a Special lExcefion necessary for your intended use? () No (_) Yes If yes, briefly describe: C Is a Variance necessary for your intended use? () No (_) Yes If yes, briefly describe: D Attach a Traffic Impact Study prepared by a professional transportation planner or transportation engineer, if the rezoning or proposed use will generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle trip ends using the trip generation factors for the most similar use as E contained in the Institute of Transportation Engineers most recent edition of Trip Generation. The TIA must identify the number of net new external trips, pass -bay calculations, internal capture calculations, a.m. and p.m. peak hour trips and level of service on all adjacent roadway links with and without the project. F Responses addressing the required findings for granting a rezoning or change in Land Development Regulations as described below. Attach additional sheets as necessary. FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR GRANTING A REZONING OR CHANGE IN LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (Sec. 70-340, LDR page CD70:16) It is the Applicant's responsibility to convince the Planning Board/LPA and City Council that approval of the proposed rezoning is justified. Specifically, the Applicant should provide in his/her application and presentation sufficient explanation and documentation to convince the reviewing bodies to find that: 1. The proposed rezoning is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements. 2. The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations. 3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. 4. The proposed use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. 5. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property. (Rev 2/2019) Page 6 of 1 I Findings required for rezoning or change in land development regulations (cont.) 6. The proposed use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood 7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services 8. The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. 9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions. The City staff will, in the Staff Report, address the request and evaluate it and the Applicant's submission in light of the above criteria and offer a recommendation for approval or denial. (Rev 2/2019) Page 7 of 11 Okeechobee County, Property Owner Block 107, City of Okeechobee Request for a change in zoning from Commercial Professional Office (CPO) to Public Use (PUB) Okeechobee County owns Block 107, bounded by NW 5" Street, NW 4" Street, NW 3`d Avenue and NW 2"d Avenue. The property is currently vacant as structures on the property were demolished last year. The property most recently functioned as the ARC Rehabilitation facility. The entire property is in the Public Facilities future land use classification. The north 93 feet of the block is zoned Commercial Professional Office (CPO). The remainder of the block is zoned Public Use (PUB). Okeechobee County is relocating several government offices to the site. A new building will be constructed to house the property appraiser, tax collector and driver's license offices. The building will be in the heart of the city's commercial and office district, near other county government offices and in the midst of a range of commercial and office uses. Noting that the city's land development regulations specify that only the Public Use (PUB) zoning district is consistent with the Public Facilities future land use classification, Okeechobee County requests that a change in zoning be granted for the north 1/3 of the block, restoring a consistency between zoning and future land use, and allowing the construction of the new county government office building to proceed. Okeechobee County requests the city review and accept the findings below as they pertain to the request for a change in zoning from Commercial Professional Office (CPO) to Public Use (PUB). 1. The proposed rezoning is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements. The entire block, all of which is owned by Okeechobee County, is in the Public Facilities future land use classification. The south 207 feet of the block is zoned Public Use (PUB). The north 93 feet of the block is zoned Commercial Professional and Office (CPO). According to the comprehensive plan, only the Public Use (PUB) zoning district is consistent with the Public Facilities future land use classification. The requested change in zoning for the north 93 feet, from CPO to PUB, is consistent with and implements the comprehensive plan. 2. The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations. The proposed use is a government office building to house multiple government agencies, including the property appraiser and tax collector. The Public Use (PUB) zoning district allows public facilities and uses as permitted uses, which would include the proposed government offices. 3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. Maintaining local government offices in the same vicinity should have a positive effect on those who need to seek the various local government services. 4. The proposed use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. The property is in a commercial and government district. Zoning to the east is Heavy Commercial (CHV), zoning to the north, south and west is Commercial Professional Office (CPO) and zoning to the southwest is Public Facilities (PUB). Surrounding development includes professional offices, government offices, a pharmacy and a restaurant. Additional government offices on the property are compatible with adjacent land uses and is consistent with the existing and likely future land use patterns. 5. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property. Surrounding land uses are almost all commercial or government, and surrounding zoning is all Public Use (PUB), Heavy Commercial (CHV) and Commercial Professional Office (CPO). Developing a compatible use such as additional government offices would not adversely affect property values or living conditions, and should not be a deterrent to the development of adjacent properties. 6. The proposed use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood. The proposed use is a government building. Surrounding uses are other government buildings, professional offices and other commercial such as retail. The proposed use is consistent with the prevailing development pattern. Buffering provided by setback and landscaping regulations should be sufficient. 7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services. The property is in an area of government offices, professional offices, and other retail and services in the expanded area. The proposed use of government offices should not overburden the various public facilities in this area. 8. The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. The proposed use is government offices, including the property appraiser, tax collector and a driver's license office. These government uses can get busy, especially during the winter season. The existing traffic circulation system in this quadrant of the city should be sufficient to manage traffic. Drainage will be addressed during the site plan review process. 9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions. The proposed use is a government office building that will house several local government agencies. The use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions. amp. 4:�' .'•::F ��� COO, 1 i Y DEED Deed No.._ ..__2Q6 _.. UNDER CHAPTER 194, FLORIDA. SrATUTl S 1941 Olteochobee COUNTY, FLORIDA This deed ipadc tliis .....1 ,th.....day of ____...e1 r31.,.,., . ...... -A. A Ill.., -O..., by the County of e'sce.�) onec State of Florida. party or Lhc first part :url if- _=?•_ jt3tilerBCn,. as Trust( 'a_'r! ?i0s)1ita-1 of the Ckeec'c c: ee party of the second part, IT,NES,SU"I'll: That the said party of tite first part "fur and in cunsideration of the soul of is 80.00 . t s'if�y;_`.. 11of100_- _...... .;.Dollars to it in hand paid Iy the party of the s•Leand part, -tile reevilit whereof is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained :.,ad Sold unto the liarty of the second part, lets bdiis and assigns forevet, the following descrilmd land, to -twit: lying and being i _,_tha.._Gounty of �kceebo3b", State of ?I ride: ..... ...Lota..._l._to g_ ine.and .11. and_12, 81Y_. 107, „City of okceci�3ee, aecordin� La �itc thereof .`fled and r6corded i:. the office of the Clark of- the Circuitrn rt .in anti for Q`ttcec::ouee L'ourty, State of rlorida! IN TESTOTONY AVAIR VOF, and by rh•tue of the authority vested by la>v in the r3oard of County Cltmniissioncts, :cud for mui un behnlf of the fis, r 1. Oke echaUee Countyt,f state of Florida. tqe, the under - Signed, an nicinbersof tits, Board of. County Comntissiunc,•a for tile. i �OF 1CIAL s1;Af' r " � � • �tt+bY : Countyand State aforesaid liner executed this deed andhave thcir- ,;rO�zM..t�.h5.� � ttnW set our official -signatures nitd seals, :dttyted by (lie Clcrt: of lire `== Circuit Court for said County, :this llu.... _......_,St'1 day or F. ..._...._._..,._;say.._._._._.. _._..._......__, :1..D. fH>.:.,6 L ' ... •GAL) j signed,.° ,tied ntld delivered in. ills (ilrsencc oC: dtemp,r f]a?r Cooidx Cotnuft'ioi ers rthutUcr/ua d County CyyitmLcslouors ATTCST: _ rMcneN.euwity Cotnnt' lanem /' i J /�i:..�..��:L,;�-ram"' _».... "'te,G�if/ GG.�:,l�•.�.._.(SiL':1L) Clark Circuit Court- - - Alan!# Boaard countirConftttls�lottifis _ (&1;AL) eogtioUoo._.. _..�_.w._...County,;t,lorida. ..oz_t ��.c- c., Zf%!.r.i!onrd ConniS7Cohuitlasioacrs 8U K '= ' ST`A(TE OF FLORIDA, Okeebhoboo CountsoE._ —_ __:_ ..,_. _.. = :>-= •-=—_-_.. ----- ---- --- ------ -------- I FTZRMY CERTIFY That on this day personally appeared before mc------ C.%_,_Drasrdy..._,._._...__.___ _. F.. , IM'.. tdobloy.... ...... ........ -_....... .......... ._._Q...__J._._Chapman..._.............. ........ ....... ......... 8.__C.._..Stash..._........_....__..._. and- ......... ..t-.... k�.YNI known to me to be the qualified and acting tqunty Commissloners OYegcliobeo count aggregate y nf..:_......._...._...........::__._...._._.._._ y, Florida, and constituting in the a� re ate the Board of Count • Com= nilssioners of ..-_..,... Okeo ohobeo •_._,_••...Counts•, Florida who, being by me first duly sworn, did acknowledge lhnt the executed the foregoing instrument as members of and constituting the Board of COunLy Commis- sioners of ..0150conobee _County, Floridi• freely and voluntarily for Elie uses and purposes therein described to me to be Elie qualified and acting Clerk of. the Circuit Court in and for. Okeeehob.e.o .. ........:County, Florida, who, being by me first duly sworn, dirt acknowledge that lie signed the foregoing instrument and affixed thereto his official seal, freely and voluntarily for the uses quit purposes therein explained. 1,1T tvlTINts5 L4H}✓R1;1)Fi I have affixed my hand and official seal this.-., 6th day of.... any. •............ 6 a c CL ^ l:J %k C lit F i it U O w a Q i � � � U �. U STATE O,h FLORIDA, `. County oF_Ckeechoboc,.�.,_,.__ r Bo It: -Remembered, Tint on this_..___sti;,__•,_•dav af__.,..._ ._ aY.._.. A. D, 111.1*____ the foregoing. instrument of *riting was. presented for record:io Elie 3ubscribee,.the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Lind for the County' -aforesaid, and me same being properly nuthentictiEW; I,)Invo duly recorded. tii'e tl9a same in Boob, . 44,_ ___ __.., Page___ -.D 5�Z and hive verified du;%4ecpt7 In Testimony AVhgr#.pf I hags rtnto my Bart nd affixed the scil of said.Couurrt tlre?� wi �ep�=meliftatci7 ' • 0 /Z•Qr t ,� J � „� ' >�fat�i�Otz -M�` Clerk Circuit Coltix�� County • T'r S ,�,/ '1 4A i1 COUNTY OF....Qke_aabob:ea... DEED NO_..k3ZAWD-7 STATE OF FLORIDA THROUGH ME' TitusTGE5 OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT FUND .OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, GRANTOR Ill TO H. 11, AgoAlereon es Trustee for. OkeechottBsALemomial. Hospital ..f the City or. ..Okeechobee . County uf_._. Okeachoban__.., state, of Florida, GRANTEE wrrNF.SSr•,Tli: 117fI• R.AS, in pursuance of provisions of Section_9 of Chapter 18296, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1937, title. to the lands hereinafter described Vested in the State of Florida, and the said State by said.Suction of said lie is authorized and, empowered to soli said lands through. the Trustees of the Internal improrement Fund of the. State of Florida; and (2) IVIIE ,EAS, pursuant to NOTICE duly given by said Trustees of the Liternal improvement Fund, the land wf.•ri ed a„ 13v tits Certificates hereinafter described {vas offered for sale un the_113day of April , 1.94 6 , in Ih•• Erroll' o! Ok.eecktotlee , and bids wero.received. and the said Trustees having accepted the.highest and .hot," bid for :iii'id. land, atttl having mvuedatl the sale of the said land to the person ranking such bid; said In•rsi n bring the G.RANTRA herein nalped: Thordfore; I.\()I%:.AL1, JIEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the:State of Florida, through the Trustees of the internal Iinim.-ve efit. Punciof the State of Florida; under authgrity of Section rJ of Chpptcr 1_ , Liacs of Florida, At!t- of t0:37, for and in consideention of the amount of . TeJ3.. and, 110 .10.0...-.... -. c...r MOLLARS IS 10.00 ) to -them. in hand. paid, thwrecaipt of: which is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and mill. ,and 1> these presents do grant, bargain, sell and convey :ali of the right, title and interest of the State of Florida arising out of said Section 8 of Chapter 18396, unto the said QUAIN 1313j iir3dlioln,: successors a10 :;..-; inns: hi and to the follo wing described land, situate, lying and being in the County uf..Dk9AchohdA State of Florida, as referred to, .identified and described by State and County tax sale certificates to -wit: (J) No. Date DESCRIPTION Sec. TP• Rg. Ac. Amount Reed 91.7 1930 Lot 10, Block 101, City of Okcechdltge 5.00. 5936 1933 926 1930 - 9 Uk .echt>b� : a 5.00 6019 1933 ` ibl AS TO. ALI, LANDS. there is ri+scrvW unto the St•att learn noel petroleum products, and title to an undkid.d 6 or under the said land., together with the:p-HN*ge_c tirinc.tnd deyeioh-sarne. Said privilege to explore I insule.n. ny. municipnli4y this+tlato,rinly.with the riinseq (6) AS 'O ALL LANDS oeitside of fifty `tnunlcipalty -us c fin. �BCttictlt _%1 �sGUe. i'dnd righi;of st;ttX,'Lwo fiuUth center. line of -"y 'suite a»nil c�ietmg on, the date of thi is _tt lfhft •one hlintlred (30�l1 ,fern of saiti.cenl.hr line: if Florida the title to aft unclividetl vne Hulf of all. Petro hivednurths of all vtdier inure As which may be found t ills :niy inunieiph1tw: this. unto, to ezi,�ore"for andao ino.'and doyolol)is to be txi(idaictcd on and midcr 1nods of .the surface"owner. thie'diatt.Chere is �ro_dorved unto rho 3►tife of ."67nri to . ;.,.XK i34 pu..cwnvm unu -.u»aeg.�n cororu -nadir pur8u:ancc Vr- cue. t8) II3'TESTA.1 1IFHEREOTi 'the sWd Tru$tecs of: the Inceritiil a)aorountn subscribed thmr names and,nRiaed the ot6cial self) i D tme 't ofa Agriculture` aS t�te.;State of. Fl: Lida to be,; h Tuassee.:on th)s the MAY 13 l946 `or ISE�cti , ' sTa1 r�.oiti Tltusreis 1'NTE}tNAi ,„, r � • 1 "== ratplr.�vEanerrr ;>• trrtn - _ r (SL+` , DF.PA=, KENT F. AGRft11,T1113Elti c 14 dnA S'a i J f• ter•-- ~`�—BQV�RNpR LSE .� .i� .u.. .. :y-:. ITO ............. K 356 ibis Documint Prepared Uy. .81 B. T. Hunter, Esq. HUNTER & 11UNTrR, P. A. 1930 Tyler St. Documentary S lomps old In tho Spatuamat of Hollywood, FL 33020 S .7D Mork of c1rcult Court data Parcel ID Number. (Space Above Thts Line For Recording DaIN] Quitclaim Deed This Quitchilm Deed, Made this day of May 1994 A.D., Between 11. G. Culbreth and David O. Hamrick, as Co -Trustees under the Richard Ellis Uamricic a/k/a R. E. Hamrick Testamentary Trust U/W dated August 5, 1978. or the County of Okeechobee State of Florida grantor, and Board of Coun issionerg,okeechobee County, Florida whose add 304 i�Wx-Xpd Okeechobde, FL 34972 'Ja orlheC4' Dr -,'Okeect:ob, e state or Florida ;R ntp grantee. f. Witne th t he GRAM or, ----------------------------- -or and talinaidetali.. f1he sum of 0 -7j ---- -------- i�-TEN,,gl N01100($10-00) --------------------- 0LLAIU; and tritter gevxi and valuable cam*tdcrsfloky?PJW1'6Rjft andpidby GRAN =- the receipt whereof is hereby 2C1nUVACdZCd. has "ft grAntV. stt;nVdand qu;lgW1Mcd10the LDid G-ItA9Mff`a1r--WrM'S heirs and amignsfumvcr, the fallowing described land. rituale --Pt— countyar ee- eclLob swtc.or Florida, iowtown:_-, That &L-1#,y in,&T-o-cWl07,jUtY of second rN��to N6rthwd'st Third located within th City fof Okeec, 5, Page 5, P ,eco:tds of Oke M ee, as it runs from Northwest Between Lots 1-6 and 7-12 .ka- 4,., and found in Plat Book To Have and to Hold thc, same aojqtbtr %ab au. and dq6tar the appuncuncas meavatto beto I . .90 0; an Oppenalnin& and all'the elute, right, tltlt; Interest, Von, equity and CIGIM whatsoever of grantor, either In Is, the use, bcoellt. and pruril.of the said grantee fujivict. In. Witness Whereof; she S scatft�.*dhy, a grantor has hercuntb, act Molt hand vit Y RIP4 sewed and detlimr.ed In our pruence.- P.rintA4 Name: Ub-i �Iap Culbreth.,. Co-T steel Pillito Names, —55—Vir—d O. Hamrick, Co -Trustee tin I . Witness STATE or, FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKMMOBEE C)VfA May 19 94 by H. G.. Culbreth who arc, as i0trillrWatign and. who did take an 94th. • 4UD.TIt WCALOWELL 1TuyCOMW.A.MR= 4- mob 1995 VC10Sre? - MMNTim PfiritedName:I_i NOTARYFUJILIC Wro—ftion-664- Fli , . 1 ' ----- ------ --------'------ ' ----'-------------------- -------------------- ��� 0�~� ��mmu� o� orAro OF FLORIDA: COUNTY OF 4aVXFR41GBEe- oo onoauv no and "nuo=ribou uacoro me this y7 uor of May, 1994, by David 0. Hamrick, who did take an oath. No MM C IASSION 0 J91, "'e LY OR PRODUCED IDENTIFICATION j�NTJFICATION PRODUCED pu pm m» uu co ^ � ^ ' � ' All Illuiinimiim111uipiiiwmi n ' FILE HUM 2015006 72 OR BK 762 PG 114 SHARON ROBERTSONr CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT OKEECHOBEE COUNTYr FLORIDA Prepared By and Return to RECORDED 07/01 /2015 04:28:39 Ph John D. Cassels, Jr., Esq. AnT $10.00 Cassels & McCall RECORDING FEES $0.01) P.O. Box968 DEED DOC $0.70 Okeechobee, Florida34973 RECORDED BY G heubourn File No.:7633 F95 114 - 115; (2 ass) Parcel ID Number:3-15-37-35-00IM1070.0070 QUITCLAIM DEED THIS QUIT CLAIM DEED executed this C''W, day of May, 2015, by OKEECHOBEE REHABILITATION FACILITY, INC., a Florida Non -Profit Corporation, whose mailing address is, 403 NW 2' Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972, first party, to OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florlda, whose mailing address is, 304 NW 2nd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972, as joint tenants with rights ofsurvivorship, second parry. {Wherever used herein, the terms "first party" and "second party" shall include singular and plural, heirs, legal representatives and assigns of individuals and the successors and assigns ofcorporations, wherever:_ c_c ntcxt so admits or requires.) PP WITNESSETH: r ' .. 0 That the Bald first arty for and in consideration of the sum of $10.00 in hand paid by the said party, the receipt whet ' is hereby acknowledged, does hereby remise, release and quit claim unto second party foreve1 the right, title, interest, claim and demand which the said first party has in the following descrtbc ot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of CHOBEE. State ofFlonda to wit: 12, BlMk L-90 —_i dA, " 1 of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Block 107; o �Itey�mg between bits%t, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Block 107 and Lots 7, 8, 9, 07:.Ukeechobee, as recor, Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee "iii[ , Florida. SUBJECT TO restrictions esetvations and TO HAVE AND TQHOLD the same belonging or in any wise ap tning, and^9 whatsoeverofthesaid first"4 ti-..r,.4. Part}; rtlter5n;Iat or second party forever. IN W ITNESS WHEREOF the said first first above written. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of: l _t K-S.d- 4 K.i I I s a A 21 Witness -Print Name 17633.213654.WPD1 the appurtenances (hereunto 'est, lien, equity and claim be efrtandbehalfofthesaid OKEECHOBEE REH. FACILITY, A Florida BY: Page I of 2 day and year President Book762/Page114 CFN#2015006172 Page 1 of 2 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this_P day ofMay, 2015, by ISIDORA (SID) ESTRADA, PreAdent of OKEECHOBEE REHABILITATION FACILITY, a Florida Non - Profit Corporation, ( who is personally known to me; or (_) has produced for identifi n. LINDA WILSDRAidalO Notary Public - 5tat NO A PUBLIC . • My Commi x jros J My Commission Expires:=y�e`,= CommfY�Fi) E Bonded Through Nationa IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT WE HAVE PREPARED THIS INSTRUMENT FROM IN GIVEN TO US BY THE PARTIES HERETO. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE EITHER MARKETABILITY OF TITLE, ACCURFCY OF DESCRIPTION OR QUANTITY OF LAND DESCRIBED AS WE DID NOT EXAMItf£'I?HE 'I'O�THE PROPERTY INVOLVED. [7633-213654.WPD1 Page 2 of 2 Book762/Pagel 15 CFN#2015006172 Page 2 of 2 B L O C K 93 BL Oyuar 12 BOUNDARY AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY PROPERTY APPRAISER, TAX COLLECTOR AND DRIVER'S LICENSE BUILDING SITE LOCATED IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLA. N i BLOCK 91 i Ac� it via ,vs _ — _ 30 0 b 60 90 SCALE: L b' �///(/BIOCN 123 LEGAL DESCRIPTION L z.am. �w.a,�ie«...,«mimnw,emrz P.c.s. ns«nme:a'a.«'inwcm.�n.Nmm SURVEYORS NOTES n.m�«,av«.w�..m.rrPN,.aa�Pvaxua•�w,d..A.rmx.....«r. �+axam,w �.w�.w«.e.mwnwaa,n.oxni,w,m _ 4Pp S.n.«,emd,dOaNsw Oviax Odutva tamry qE�?r Fau 3lOwam.,rc �,�,w.nxomwn«env@i0aema.l9Y �w.vOd61. P4r nmd d Cwry. � W Ouxetee. „tmi.i N N«Ow, S Pp, 3. 11L 2¢w LEGEND 0 H o In Z • ,.,�s,3.., IL omi O,EO ,m o ,. 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OKEECHOBEE ,'FL 349730848 3-15-37-35-0010-00910-0030 PATEL HITESHKUMAR B & DHARMISH 507 N PARROTT AVE` OKEECHOBEE FL 349722615 3-1$:37:35-0030-00930 0010 300 PIAZA 1 LC 405 S1N.2NO ST .:': " O9EECH06EE :FL 349744 14 3-15-37-35-0010-00920-0040 MEDRANO BALDEMAR & MARIA D 817 SE 38TH AVE OKEECHOBEE FL 349740000 3-15-37:35-0010-00920-0010 CARDENAS YA5MIN 201 NW fTH ST OKEECHOBEE "FL 34972 3-15-37-35-0010-00910-0070 SEB 500 LLC 105 NW 6TH ST OKEECHOBEE FL 34972 ;T s r iti�- •� _; o 0 3-1 13735-0010-00920-0070 a o •r l 3;15537•>35-0010-01080-0070 7 r_ a s 3-15-�37�35'-00,10�01080-0100 K • iuUr i+uUi- i OKEECHOBEE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER'S OFFICE -�� ___�_.. . Petition No. I �� Affidavit Attesting to the Completeness and Accuracy of the List of Surrounding Property Owners I hereby certify under the penalty of law or the revocation of the requested approval sought that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the attached list constitutes the complete and accurate list of the property owners, addresses, and parcel identification numbers of all parcels and tracts within three hundred (300) feet not including intervening streets, alleys, or waterways, of the perimeter of the lands which are subjects of, or are contiguous to but held under the same ownership as, the lands subject to the application for a change in land use or zoning, said list constituting a portion of that application. This affidavit is made based upon an inspection of the tax rolls of the Property Appraiser of Okeechobee County as of 7—r) , and the Assertions made to me by members of that Office that the information reviewed constitutes the most recent information available to that office. I therefore attest to this Sy day of Signature ofApplicant Name of Applicant (printed or typed) State of Florida County of Okeechobee b3 O Date Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5' day of q"arW . ab\g all own o me did not take an oath. or produced as identification and JENNIFER S. BUSBIN MY COMMISSION # GG 193458 l ; P EXPIRES: June 22, 2022 Se l: Bonded Thiu NoM Public UrWerwriters Notary (p, lic, State of Florida (Rev 2/2019) Page 3 of 11 Staff Report Rezoning Request Prepared for. The City of Okeechobee Applicant: Okeechobee County Address: 403 NW 211 Ave Petition No.: 1 9-003-R Staff Report Rezoning =4 . Owner/Applicant u <' Applicant Phone Number Applicant Email Address Site Address Contact Person Contact Phone Number Contact Email Address Applicant: Okeechobee County Petition No. 19-003-R Okeechobee County 403 NW 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 863-763-5548 broyice co.okeechobee.fl.us 403 NW 2nd Ave Bill Royce 863-763-5548 ibusbin(c�co.okeechobee.fl.us Parcel Identification Numbers: 3-15-37-35-0010-01070-0070 Legal Description: The North 93 feet of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Block 107, OKEECHOBEE, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida. The matter before the Local Planning Agency and City Council is an application to rezone 0.64 acres bounded by NW 3rd Avenue on the west side, NW 5th Street on the north side, and NW 2nd Avenue on the east side. The request is to rezone from Commercial Professional Office (CPO) to Public Use (PUB). The lower (southern) two thirds of this block are already designated PUB and this current request is to rezone the top (northern) third of the property to PUB. The entire block is designated Public Facilities on the Future Land Use Map. The current and proposed Future Land Use designations, zoning, existing use, and acreage of the subject property and surrounding properties are shown in the following tables and on the maps on pages 7 through 9. aKue 1 pfannmg Staff Report Applicant: Okeechobee County Rezoning Petition No. 19-003-R • • • • • • Existing Proposed Future Land Use Category Public Facilities Public Facilities Zoning District Commercial Professional Office (CPO) Public Use (PUB) Vacant (but recently used for , Use of Property rehabilitation facility prior to 'r " Government offices demolishing the structure)': Acreage 0.64 Acre 0.64 Acre North East South West Future Land Use Map Classification Zoning District Existing Land Use Future Land Use Map Classification Zoning District Existing Land Use Future Land Use Map Classification Zoning District Existing Land Use Future Land Use Map Classification Zoning District Existing Land Use Commercial Commercial Professional Office (CPO) Professional offices Commercial Heavy Commercial (CHV) Service Commercial Commercial Commercial Professional Office (CPO) Parking lot for church Commercial and Single Family Residential Commercial Professional Office (CPO) Professional offices and Single family residence 2 Staff Report Rezoning Anal sis Applicant: Okeechobee County Petition No. 19-003-R Section 70-340 of the Land Development Regulations requires that the reviewing body find that an application for rezoning meets each of the following conditions. The Applicant has provided brief comments to each of the required findings. These are repeated below in Times Roman typeface exactly as provided by the Applicant. Staff has made no attempt to correct typos, grammar, or clarify the Applicant's comments. Staff comments are shown in this Arial typeface. 1. The proposed rezoning is not contrary to Comprehensive Plan requirements. "The entire block, all of which is owned by Okeechobee County, is in the Public Facilities future land use classification. The south 207 feet of the block is zoned Public Use (PUB). The north 93 feet of the block is zoned Commercial Professional and Office (CPO). According to the comprehensive plan, only the Public Use (PUB) zoning district is consistent with the Public Facilities future land use classification. The requested change in zoning for the north 93 feet, from CPO to PUB, is consistent with and implements the comprehensive plan." Staff Comment: The subject property is designated Public Facilities on the City's Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The request to rezone from CPO to PUB is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as PUB is the only zoning district specifically cited in the Comprehensive Plan as appropriate for a property designated Public Facilities on the FLUM. 2. The proposed use being applied for is specifically authorized under the zoning district in the Land Development Regulations. " "The proposed use is a government office building to house multiple government agencies, including the property appraiser and tax collector. The Public Use (PUB) zoning district allows public facilities and uses as permitted uses, which would include the proposed government offices." Staff Comment: Public facilities and uses are the only permitted uses in the PUB zoning district. The Applicant is proposing to locate a new building for use by the County property appraiser, tax collector and driver's license offices, which are all public uses. 3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the public interest. "Maintaining local government offices in the same vicinity should have a positive effect on those who need to seek the various local government services." Staff Comment: The tax collector, property appraiser and drivers license offices are currently only a couple blocks away, and proposed to be moved to this new location, which is adjacent to the County court house. Combining all three of these government offices into one modern building adjacent to the court house should benefit the public interest. LaKtw. ptanni.ng Staff Report Applicant: Okeechobee County Rezoning Petition No. 19-003-R 4. The proposed use is appropriate for the location proposed, is reasonably compatible with adjacent land uses, and is not contrary or detrimental to urbanizing land use patterns. "The property is in a commercial and government district. Zoning to the east is Heavy Commercial (CHV), zoning to the north, south and west is Commercial Professional Office (CPO) and zoning to the southwest is Public Facilities (PUB). Surrounding development includes professional offices, government offices, a pharmacy and a restaurant. Additional government offices on the property are compatible with adjacent land uses and is consistent with the existing and likely future land use patterns." Staff Comment: We agree that the public facility proposed for the location is compatible with the surrounding uses, which are predominantly professional offices, and commercial. The peak use times for the adjacent church are weekends, presumably when this proposed government facility would be closed. The subject property is only one block from Parrot Avenue and three blocks from Park Street. This location is appropriate for the proposed use. 5. The proposed use will not adversely affect property values or living conditions, or be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property. "Surrounding land uses are almost all commercial or government, and surrounding zoning is all Public Use (PUB), Heavy Commercial (CHV) and Commercial Professional Office (CPO). Developing a compatible use such as additional government offices would not adversely affect property values or living conditions and should not be deterrent to the development of adjacent properties." Staff Comment: The construction of a new government building, on what is now a vacant lot, should not adversely affect nearby property values. 6. The proposed use can be suitably buffered from surrounding uses, so as to reduce the impact of any nuisance or hazard to the neighborhood. "The proposed use is a government building. Surrounding uses are other government buildings, professional offices and other commercial such as retail. The proposed use is consistent with the prevailing development pattern. Buffering provided by setback and landscaping regulations should be sufficient." Staff Comment: It is unlikely that the proposed use will generate any nuisances or hazards to the neighborhood. Nevertheless, the new development will meet the minimum setback and landscape buffer standards. LaR�- 4 punning Staff Report Rezoning Applicant: Okeechobee County Petition No. 19-003-R 7. The proposed use will not create a density pattern that would overburden public facilities such as schools, streets, and utility services. "The property is in an area of government offices, professional offices, and other retail and services in the expanded area. The proposed use of government offices should not overburden the various public facilities in this area." Staff Comment: The proposed location is proximate to major roadways, which should accommodate the traffic generated by the proposed use. The proposed use is not residential and will not cause the need for additional school capacity. Water and sewer services should not be overburdened by these proposed government offices. 8. The proposed use will not create traffic congestion, flooding or drainage problems, or otherwise affect public safety. "The proposed use is government offices, including the property appraiser, tax collector and a driver's license office. These government uses can get busy, especially during the winter season. The existing traffic circulation system in this quadrant of the city should be sufficient to manage traffic. Drainage will be addressed during the site plan review process." Staff Comment: Any new development such as this will be required to meet the stormwater management standards of City Code Section 78-101. Government offices should not create any threats to public safety. 9. The proposed use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions. "The proposed use is a government office building that will house several local government agencies. The use has not been inordinately burdened by unnecessary restrictions." Staff Comment: We agree. L-K" 5 planning Staff Report Rezoning Applicant: Okeechobee County Petition No. 19-003-R Based on the foregoing analysis, we find the requested rezoning to PUB to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, reasonably compatible with adjacent uses, and consistent with the urbanizing pattern of the area. Therefore, we recommend Approval of the Applicant's rezoning request. Submitted by: Ben Smith, AICP Sr. Planner April 9, 2019 Planning Board Public Hearing: April 18, 2019 City Council Public Hearings: May 7, 2019 and May 21, 2019 (Tentative dates) Attachments: Future Land Use, Subject Site & Environs Zoning, Subject Site & Environs Aerial, Subject Site & Environs L-,K�,- planning Staff Report Rezoning 93 Applicant: Okeechobee County Petition No. 19-003-R FUTURE LAND USE SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS N. W. 6 TH ST ri 5 4 7 2 1 -1-0 6 7 8 14 1;'., 11 12 4 3 L 125 7 8 9 10 11 12 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE SIN*Lc - =AV:LY - INDJST?-.AL mUBLIC FACILITIES aE3;D=4T1A_ MIXED USE 6 5 4 3 2 1 92- N. W. 5 TH ST 6 5 4 3 ! 1 107 7 8 9 10 11 12 N. W. 4 TH ST 3 2 124 7 8 9 10 11 1 N. W. 3 RD ST LsRr % ptanning Staff Report Rezoning Applicant: Okeechobee County Petition No. 19-003-R ZONING SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS 6 5 4 3 2 1� 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 5i4 3 2l1 Ai 7 8 9 10 11 ]12 I 125 7 8 9 10 11 12 ZONING i C60 - COMM ELSINESS DiSTRIC- . C),d - 4EXIY-,0MMEIRCIAL CLT- US47 COMMEP.CIAL CPO - COMM PROFESSIONAL CFF CE 14-400MG N:-.NDLSTRI,AL Ue - PUBLIC FACILITIES j"MED zlj P RMFRESI3£471ALMUL 1=AMIV( RMF - 3ES DF-4T AL MCB LE F-CME RSF'-P..ESI3E47IAL SINGLE FAM .'-Y RSF= - RE : 3E47AL SINGLE FAAAI _ r N. W. 6 TH ST 6 5 4 3 2 1 -:- 92-- 7 8 9 10 11 12 i N. W. 5 TH ST 6 5 4 3 2 1 107 7 8 9 10 11 12 N. W. 4 TH ST 6 5 4 3 2 1 F--124 7 8 9 11, 11 1211 I „14. W. 3 RD ST,,, Lo r u 123p; o ry W Q H - --- C0 LaK� 8 ptanning Staff Report Rezoning !I -A- 11W 6TH Applicant: Okeechobee County Petition No. 19-003-R AERIAL SUBJECT SITE AND ENVIRONS NW STH ST 11W ITH ST AWM ap op 41 A. I lot 11W 3RD ST I K- plainning a Rezoning Petition No.19-002-R Motion and a second offered by Members McCreary and Brass to recommend denial to the City Council for Rezoning Petition No. 19-002-R, from Light Commercial to Heavy Commercial for Lots 7 to 12 of Block 116, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee County, 1.50± acres, located at 701 Northeast 3rd Street, for the proposed future use of a recreational vehicle park. Vote was 6 for and 1 against. Motion carried. Rezoning Petition No.19-003-R Motion and a second offered by Members Brass and McCreary to recommend approval to the City Council for Rezoning Petition No. 19-003-R, from Commercial Professional Office to Public Facilities (Use) for the North 93 feet of Lots 1 to 6 of Block 107 OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5, Public Records of Okeechobee County, 0.64± acres, located at 403 Northwest 2nd Avenue, for the proposed use of a government office building. Vote was 6 for and 1 abstained. Motion carried. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Exhibit 3 55 SE THIRD AVENUE May 7, 2019 OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Phone: (863)763-3372 www. cityofokeechobee. com April 16, 2019 RE: Information Technology Services RFQ NO. FIN 01-32-03-19 The City received three responses to the RFQ, which are listed and ranked below. Each vendor is ranked 1, 2 or 3. The City will begin negotiations with the number 1 ranked vendor for an acceptable contract to both parties. RANKING VENDORICONTRACTOR 1 ICS Computers, Inc. 403 S. Parrott Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 2 Saalex Corporation-SaalexIT 1006 Pathfinder Way Rockledge, FL 32955 3 EvolvTec dba of BLM Technologies of Florida LLC 1321 NW 65th Place, Suite 3 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 If an agreement cannot be reached, the City reserves the right to select the vendor based on the ranking order, to negotiate a contract or to re -advertise at a later date. We appreciate your interest and the time each vendor invested in preparing their submittal for Information Technology Services for the City of Okeechobee. AGREEMENT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AND ICS COMPUTERS, INC. THIS AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as "Contract," made and entered this of 2019 by and between ICS Computers, Inc., 403 S. Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974, and the City of Okeechobee, Florida, a municipal corporation, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974, hereinafter referred to as "City", for and in consideration of the following terms, conditions and covenants. I. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT City intends to enter into a contract with ICS Computers, Inc. for Information Technology Services and the payment for those services by City as set forth below. II. SCOPE OF SERVICES ICS Computers, Inc. shall provide Information Technology services to the City through help desk tickets, monitoring network operations, assist with troubleshooting network/systems issues, and generally provide all needed assistance that would keep the City's IT services functioning; as well as completion of on -going projects. Section 1. Scope of Services Complete initial assessment of existing inventory, evaluate and provide recommendations of citywide network, equipment, workstations, software and as well as future information technology resources needed. a. Required Support 1. Routine Maintenance performed on the following equipment: servers, workstations, network equipment, software, etc. • Deploying updates and patches • Managing anti -virus updates • Removing spyware • Monitor system health on all workstations, servers and networking equipment • Monitoring backups and other important routine activities Review backup logs Test battery backup — self tests, system shutdown tests Monitor internet connectivity Update virus definitions Update virus engine Page 1 Apply service pack updates Apply security patches Update BIOS as needed Backup of networking configurations 2. Support for all City Departments — Each Department requires onsite service for items related to its specific software, desktops and portable hardware (laptops). Remote diagnosis is available as necessary although onsite repair is required as needed. 3. Help Desk support • Over the phone and on -site help desk as needed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday • 24/7 phone support for non -maintenance outages and emergencies Emergency support will be provided for issues that affect the City's ability to function and employees are prevented from doing their job. Response for emergencies is required within 30 minutes Non -emergency support for issues that interfere with City functions and impact employees, but employees are still able to perform their jobs; response for non -emergencies is required within 3 hours Other requests for support that do not affect City function or impact employee's ability to perform their jobs; response is required within 24 hours • Telephonic customer support must be United States based 4. Weekly review and maintenance of systems, computers, software, etc. • Backups should be performed on a regular basis with incremental daily backups and monthly full back ups 5. New Hardware Configuration • Configuring of new hardware and software as applicable and as needed for maintenance, replacement, etc. • Review and advise management regarding optimization of existing hardware, network, and workstations and integration of sites as well as software 5. Initial inventory and assessment of the City's IT related hardware and provide initial prioritization of hardware needs / changes after initial audit. III. AGREEMENT PROVISIONS Section 1. Period of Service 1.1 Term of Agreement Page 2 Upon award of this Agreement, the effective date of this Agreement shall be the date of execution of this Agreement by both City and ICS Computers, Inc. Term of this agreement shall be for an initial period of one (1) year with the option of two (2) additional one-year renewal periods, upon the mutual agreement of the parties. At the option of the City, and upon the agreement of ICS Computers, Inc., this Contract may be converted to or replaced at any time with a Continuing Services Contract upon written agreement of the parties. This agreement is non-exclusive in that the City reserves the right to retain independent technology resources from other sources if deemed to be the best interests of the City. Section 2. Comaensation and Method of Pavment 2.1 Fee Schedule City will compensate ICS Computers, Inc. $24,960 annually, payable monthly ($2,080) for scope of work outlined in Section 1. Specific large projects requiring additional resources other than the average 5-6 hours per week will be agreed upon and a Workorder shall be submitted by ICS Computers, Inc. and authorized by the City. The rate schedule may be updated annually prior to each optional renewal period. The fees payable are subject to annual authorization by the City Council in the budgetary process in September of each year. 2.2 Invoices The ICS Computers, Inc. shall submit monthly invoices to the City no later than the last day of the month for work accomplished under this Contract. Each invoice shall be detailed and include, but not be limited to, tasks completed each month, date worked and by whom. 2.3 Payment Payment for services rendered is due within thirty days of receipt and approval of invoice by City. Payment is delinquent 30 days following receipt and approval of invoice by City. Section 3. Changes in Scope/Conditions Additional services shall include revisions to work previously performed that are required because of a change in the data or criteria furnished to ICS Computers, Inc. or a change in the scope of concept of the Project initiated by the City, or services that are required by changes in the requirements of public agencies, after work under this Contract has commenced. Page 3 Section 4. Use of Documents 4.1 Ownership of Original Documents All deliverable analysis, reference data, survey data, plans and reports or any other form of written instrument or document that may result from ICS Computers, Inc. services or have been created during the course of ICS Computers, Inc. performance under this Contract shall become the property of and shall be delivered to the City after final payment is made to ICS computers, Inc. 4.2 Public Records Act§ Ch 119 Compliance PUBLIC RECORDS: The legislature has amended Chapter 119 Florida Statutes, Section .0701 thereof, to expand the obligation of local government to include into all contracts certain language that relates to public records, which is made a part of this Contract. IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AT: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 55 S.E. 3Id Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34972 (863) 763-3372 ext. 9814 Igamiotea@cityofokeechobee.com The contractor shall adhere to Florida public records laws, including the following: a. Keep and maintain public records required by the City to perform the services, and upon request of the custodian of records for the City, provide the City with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be copied or inspected within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost allowed in Chapter 119 or as otherwise provided by law. b. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of this contract term and following completion of the contract if the contractor does not transfer the records to the City. c. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the City all public records in possession of the contractor or thereafter keep and maintain public records required by the City to perform the service. If the contractor transfers all public Page 4 records to the City upon completion of the contract, the contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the City, upon request of the City Clerk, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the City. Noncompliance. a. A request to inspect or copy public records relating to the City's contract for services must be made directly to the City. If the City does not possess the requested records, the City shall immediately notify the contractor of the request, and the contractor must provide the records to the City or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time. A reasonable time is defined as within eight (8) business days. b. If the contractor does not comply with the request of the City for the records, the City shall enforce the contract provisions in accordance with the contract. c. If the contractor fails to provide the public records to the City within a reasonable time, the contractor may be subject to the penalties under Chapter 119.10. Civil Action. a. If a civil action is filed against a contractor to compel production of public records relating to the City's contract for professional services, the court shall assess and award against the contractor the reasonable costs of enforcement, including reasonable attorney fees, If: 1. The court determines that the contractor unlawfully refused to comply with the public records request within a reasonable time; and 2. At least eight (8) business days before filing the action, the plaintiff provided written notice of the public records request, including a statement that the contractor has not complied with the request, to the City and to the contractor. b. A notice complies with the above if it is sent to the custodian of public records for the City and to the contractor at the contractor's address listed on its contract with the City, or to the contractor's registered agent. Such notices must be sent by common carrier delivery service or by registered, Global Express Guaranteed, or certified mail, with postage or shipping paid by the sender and with evidence of delivery, which may be in an electronic format. c. A contractor who complies with a public records request within eight (8) business Page 5 days after the notice is sent is not liable for the reasonable costs of enforcement. Section 5. Termination for Cause and/or Convenience 5.1 This Contract may be terminated, in whole or in part, in writing, by either party in the event of substantial failure by the other party to fulfill its obligations under this Contract through no fault of the terminating party, provided that no termination may be effected unless the defaulting party is given: (1) not less than thirty (30) calendar days written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate; and (2) an opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to termination. 5.2 This Contract may be terminated, in whole or in part, in writing, by the City for its convenience, provided that the other party is afforded the same notice and consultation opportunity specified in subparagraph 1 above. 5.3 In the event of termination, ICS Computers, Inc. shall be paid for all work completed prior to the effective date of termination. 5.4 Upon receipt of a termination action under subparagraphs 1 and 2 above, ICS computers, Inc. shall: (1) promptly discontinue all affected work (unless the notice directs otherwise); and (2) deliver or otherwise make available to the City all data, drawings, reports, specifications, summaries and other such information as may have been accumulated by ICS Computers, Inc. in performing this Contract, whether completed or in process, unless such data is considered proprietary in nature by ICS Computers, Inc. 5.5 Upon termination, the City may take over the work and may award another party a contract to complete the work described in this Contract. Section 6. CITY's Obligations 6.1 Designated Representative The Designated Representative of the City to act with authority on the City's behalf with respect to all aspects of n o t if y i n g ICS Computers of work orders. Section 7. Persons Bound by Agreement 7.1 Parties to the Agreement The persons bound by this Contract are ICS Computers, Inc and the City and their respective partners, successors, heirs, executors, administrators, assigns and other legal representative. 7.2 Assignment of Interest in Agreement Page 6 This Contract and any interest associated with this Contract may not be assigned, sublet or transferred by either party without the prior written consent of the other party. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent I C S Computers, Inc. from employing such independent associates and subcontractors as the ICS Computers, Inc. may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of the services hereunder. 7.3 Rights and Benefits Nothing herein shall be construed to give any rights or benefits arising from this Contract to anyone other than ICS Computers, Inc. and the City. Section 8. Indemnification of City ICS Computers, Inc. shall to the fullest extent allowed by law, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, and its officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of ICS Computers, Inc. and other persons employed or utilized by ICS Computers, Inc. in the performance of the contract. Specific consideration for this indemnity is $10.00, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by ICS Computers, Inc. ICS Computers, Inc. shall obtain, maintain and pay for general liability insurance coverage to ensure the provisions of this paragraph. Section 9. Insurance 9.1 Workers' Compensation ICS Computers, Inc. shall procure and maintain, during the life of this Contract, Worker's Compensation insurance as required by Florida Statutes, Chapter 440 for all of employees of ICS Computers, Inc. engaged in work on the Project under this Contract or provide a certificate of exemption as permitted in Chapter 440. 9.2 Insurance Policy Limits ICS Computers, Inc. shall procure and maintain insurance policies with at least the following coverage and amounts, during the life of this contract: 10.2.1: General Liability Insurance, in a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, $2,000,000.00 aggregate. Page 7 10.2.2: Automobile Liability Insurance, in a combined single limit of $250,000.00 each occurrence. 10.2.3: Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance, in a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00 aggregate. ICS Computers, Inc. shall furnish to the City, Certificates of Insurance allowing thirty, (30) day notice for any change, cancellation, or non -renewal. If the insurance policies expire during the terms of the Contract, a renewal certificate or binder shall be filed with the City fifteen (15) days prior to the renewal date. 9.3 City to be Named Additional Insured The plans and specifications and other contract documents to be prepared by ICS Computers, Inc. pursuant to this Contract, shall require the insurance of liability of the person, firm or corporation which would, as contractor, perform the work described in such plans and specifications. The amounts of insurance shall be determined by the City. The City shall be named as "additional insured" with regard to the coverage of such policies of insurance. 9A Status of Claim. ICS Computers, Inc. shall be responsible for keeping the City currently advised as to the status of any claims made for damages against ICS Computers, Inc. resulting from services performed under this Contract. ICS Computers, Inc. shall send notice of claims related to work under this Contract to the City. Copies of the notices shall be sent by fax, hand delivery, or regular mail to: City Administrator, City of Okeechobee 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Fax: (863) 763-1686 9.5 Governmental Regulations ICS Computers, Inc. shall assure that work performed under each project Authorization shall be in accordance with all applicable governmental regulations. Section 10. General Conditions Page 8 10.1 Venue in Okeechobee County Venue for any lawsuit to enforce the terms and obligations of this Contract shall lie exclusively in the County Court or the Circuit Court in and for Okeechobee County, Florida. 10.2 Laws of Florida The validity, interpretation, construction, and effect of this Contract shall be in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Florida. 10.3 Attorney's Fees and Costs In the event ICS Computers, Inc. defaults in the performance of any of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Contract, ICS Computers, Inc. agrees to pay all damages and costs incurred by the CITY in the enforcement of this Contract, including reasonable attorney's fees, court costs and all expenses, even if not taxable as court costs, including, without limitation, all such fees, costs and expenses incident to appeals incurred in such action or proceeding. 10.4 Mediation as Condition Precedent to Litigation Prior to the initiation of any litigation by the parties concerning this Contract, and as a condition precedent to initiating any litigation, the parties agree to first seek resolution of the dispute through non -binding mediation. Mediation shall be initiated by any party by serving a written request for same on the other party. The party shall, by mutual agreement, select a mediator within 15 days of the date of the request for mediation. If the parties cannot agree on the selection of a mediator then the CITY shall select the mediator who, if selected solely by the CITY, shall be a mediator certified by the Supreme Court of Florida. The mediator's fee shall be paid in equal shares by each party to the mediation. 10.5 Contract Amendment No modification, amendment or alteration in the terms or conditions contained in this Contract shall be effective unless contained in a written document executed with the same formality and of equal dignity herewith. No verbal agreement by the CITY or the City's representative identified herein shall be binding or enforceable against the CITY. Section 11. CONSULTANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST The City, having been so advised by ICS computers, Inc., does hereby recognize that Page 9 ICS Computers, Inc. has provided similar services in the past to other local governments and to area governmental bodies, and may be so engaged in a similar Project at this time or in the future. The parties agree that these Projects by ICS Computers, Inc. do not constitute a conflict of interest with the City's Project. ICS Computers, Inc. represents that it presently has no interest and shall acquire no interest, either direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of services required hereunder, as provided for in Section 112.311, Florida Statutes (2010). ICS Computers, Inc. further represents that no person having any interest shall be employed for said performance. ICS Computers, Inc. shall promptly notify the City in writing by certified mail on all potential conflicts of interest prohibited by existing state law for any prospective business association, interest or other circumstance which may influence or appear to influence ICS Computers, Inc. judgment or quality of services being provided hereunder. Such written notification shall identify the prospective business association, interest or circumstance and the nature of work that ICS Computers, Inc. may undertake. ICS Computers, Inc. may request an opinion of the City as to whether the association, interest or circumstance would, in the opinion of the City, constitute a conflict of interest if entered into by ICS Computers, Inc. The City agrees to notify ICS Computers, Inc. of its opinion by certified mail within thirty (30) days of receipt of notification by ICS Computers, Inc. If, in the opinion of the City, the prospective business association, interest or circumstance would not constitute a conflict of interest by ICS Computers, Inc., the City shall so state in the notification and ICS Computers, Inc. shall, at his/her option, enter into said association. Section 12. CITY CONFLICT OF INTEREST No member of the governing body of the City, and no other public official, officer, employee or agent of the City, who exercises any function or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract. The ICS Computers, Inc. shall take appropriate steps to ensure compliance. SECTION 13. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ICS Computers, Inc warrants that there shall be no discrimination against applicants for services under this Contract because of race, color, age, sex, religion, and national origin, place of birth, ancestry or handicap. SECTION 14. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT RELATIONSHIP ICS Computers, Inc. is, and shall be in the performance of all work, services and activities under this Contract, an independent contractor, and not an employee, agent or servant of the City. ICS Computers, Inc. shall exercise control over the means and manner in which it and its employees perform the work, and in all respects ICS Computers, Inc's relationship and the relationship of its employees to the City shall be that of an independent contractor, and not as employees of the City. Page 10 SECTION 15. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY The ICS Computers, Inc. does not have the power or authority to bind the City in any promise, agreement or representation other than specifically provided for in this Contract or amendment thereto. SECTION 16. SEVERABILITY This Contract is severable. If any portion or section of this Contract is held invalid or unenforceable, this shall not render the remainder of the Contract unenforceable and the remainder of the Contract shall be deemed valid and enforceable to the extent permitted by law. SECTION 17. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME ICS Computers, Inc. is in compliance with Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, (2010), for Public Entity Crimes, and has not been placed on the convicted vendors list within the last thirty-six (36) months preceding the date of this Contract. Section 18. Exhibits The following Exhibits are attached to and made a part of this Contract: Exhibit A - Summary of Qualifications: as submitted by ICS Computers, Inc and accepted by City Exhibit B - Original Request for Qualifications as issued by City, including all Addenda Exhibit C- Insurance and Indemnification IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY and ICS Computers, Inc have made and executed this Contract the day and year above written. ATTEST: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Lane Gamiotea, CIVIC, City Clerk Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor Witness ICS COMPUTERS, INC. Rick Chartier, President Page 11 Witness REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney Page 12 City of Okeechobee RFQ No: FIN 01-3203-19 Information Technology Services April 11, 2019 ICS Computers, Inc. 403 S. Parrott Ave Okeechobee, FI 34974 1. Interest and Qualifications: MUMn:111111r_l a) ICS Computers was established by its current owner and President, Rick Chartier, in Okeechobee July 1990. Rick and his team were initially located at 605 SW Park St until the hurricanes of 2004 relocated us to our current location at 403 S. Parrott Ave. We are a full -service IT company specializing in sales and service of computer hardware and software, networking and servers, audio and visual hardware, premise cabling, telephone systems and technical support. Our philosophy from inception has been, anyone can offer a product but it's the service behind the product that makes the difference. ICS has always strived to be the first in service. b) ICS Computers is fully qualified to meet the needs and scope of services for the City of Okeechobee as outlined in the RFQ. Through the years ICS has broaden its services for not only sales and service of computer hardware but also to all the services as outlined above. We are located only two blocks from City Hall, City FD and City PD. Our offices are open 8am to 5pm Monday thru Friday with full time and part-time in-house staff/support personnel as well as two full-time 24/7 outside technicians. We have been servicing the IT needs of Okeechobee and the surrounding communities for nearly 29 years and look forward to the opportunity to add the City of Okeechobee to our customer base. EXHIBITA 2. Related Experience and References: Walpole, Inc. 269 NW 9th St Okeechobee, FI 34972 Attn: Sorrel Vinson, 467-3930 ICS provides maintenance of their Local and Wide Area Networks, VoIP Phone Systems, IT Hardware/Software and multiple servers between Okeechobee, West Palm Beach, Tampa and Birmingham, Al. Rick, John and Terry have provided support for this ongoing project. Okeechobee Utility Authority 100 SW 5th Ave Okeechobee, FI 34974 Attn: Janet McKinley, 763-9460 x112 ICS provides maintenance of their Local and Wide Area Networks, VoIP Phone Systems, IT Hardware/Software and server between four different locations in Okeechobee. Rick and John are both involved with this project. Gilbert Family of Companies Okeechobee, FI Attn: JD Mixon, 824-3600 ICS provides maintenance of their Local and Wide Area Networks, VoIP Phone Systems, IT Hardware/Software and multiple servers between five different locations in Okeechobee. Rick and John are both involved with this project. f Z/a[3Ir_1 3. Background Clearance: Rick currently holds the FDLE CGIS certification for law enforcement. Rick and John both have the background checks necessary for on -premise services at the Okeechobee County School Board facilities. 4. Team and Availability: a) ICS's team consists of two outside technicians and a full and part-time office personnel. b) Rick Chartier will be the main contact with the City. He will work directly with the City's IT liaison to form a work flow on how the City's IT needs will be dispatched and met in a timely manner. ICS maintains a standard landline from Sam to 5pm and on -call can be dispatched after hours via the auto -attendant or by direct contact to individual cell phones. c) Either during normal business hours or after hours, ICS can have personnel on -site in less than 30 minutes due to our office location as well as our employees live locally. d) Rick Chartier, B.S. in Management Information System and Computer Science from UCF. Established ICS in July 1990. He holds several certifications and authorizations over the last 29 years in business. He has built and designed servers, workstations, desktops and laptops. Experienced in data recovery, removal of Ransomware, malware and viruses. His entire career post graduating OHS has been spent in the IT business. John Beard, employed with ICS for 19 years. After graduating Desoto County High School, he served our country for 2-years in the U.S. Marines. After his time in the service, he pursued a career in telecommunications. He has spent his time in field taking various courses and achieving many certifications for many types of hardware. Upon joining ICS in 2003 he brought a wealth of telecommunication background to expand ICS services into that field. Since then, he has been crossed trained in both IT and telecommunications. He is well versed in diagnosing/troubleshooting issues with customers in all areas of IT. EXHIBITA Terry Deroin and Cori Burnsed both handle the office operations and the help desk. They can assist in diagnosing issues with our clients and if necessary, dispatch Rick or John. 5. Project Approach: a) After fully reviewing Section 2: SCOPE OF SERVICES, subsection A, ICS fully understands the scope of work the City is seeking in an IT company and we are fully qualified to provide those services. We intend to approach the City as we do all our clients, in a prompt, professional manner to resolve any and all IT related issues. We will assist in designing weekly approach to maintenance on the City's hardware as well as making recommendations to keep the City up-to-date with latest technology. Maintaining current backups and security of the City's data will always be our top priority. b) We at ICS do our best to prioritize our schedule with clients based on their timeline and severity of the issue. We will work directly with City personnel on the issues that arise and create a schedule and means to dispatch our technicians to resolve those issues. Emergencies are just that, emergencies, and they require immediate action. ICS is always prepared to respond immediately both during and after hours to resolve crisis issues. c) Providing quality assurance has been our philosophy since day one. We stand behind all our work. We wish we could resolve every IT issue on the first try but as we all know IT issues are fluid and what may work today may not tomorrow; however, we will not stop working on the issue until the problem is fully resolved. We invite you to call our references and we can provide more that will attest to the quality of service ICS provides our customers. We also understand the concept of a budget, especially in government, we will work with the City to resolve their issues with mindful of their budget. We never oversell our customers. We will always recommend the best value solution for the best price. ..: Ia City of Okeechobee RFQ No: FIN 01-32-03-19 Information Technology Services The City of Okeechobee, Florida ("City") is seeking Requests For Qualifications ("RFQ") from individuals or firms for the services of an Information Technology ("IT"); the service provider is to provide maintenance, 24/7 help -desk support and completion of on -going projects for the City's software, hardware, and network infrastructure. Applications submitted in response to this RFQ will be reviewed by a team of City representatives. The team will review all complete, eligible qualification submittals received by the deadline. Upon evaluating the qualifications provided in the applications, the team will identify top vendors who may be invited for finalist interviews. The review team reserves the right to make a final decision without an in -person interview. Section 1. OVERVIEW The City was incorporated in 1915 and is governed by an elected five -member city council. The City has a population of approximately 5,500 and encompasses 4 square miles. The City has a City -Manager form of government with five members on the City Council. The City has approximately 65 full-time employees and 8 part-time employees. The City provides the following services to its residents: public safety police and fire, maintenance of streets and infrastructure, planning and zoning, building and engineering, and general administration. The City's Information Technology Resources The City's IT function is part of the Administration Department, oversight provided by the Director of Finance. Currently, onsite personnel utilize software vendors as Tech Support, as well as acquired knowledge. The goal of this RFQ is to identify an individual/firm that will IT support services in an economical manner while providing excellent customer service. Provision of these services would involve a combination of on -site and off -site consultant personnel. The City's Finance Director would serve as contact and would provide day-to-day activities and direction to consultant staff. Section 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES A. Description The City will utilize an individual/firm for services to respond to help desk tickets, monitor network operations, assist with troubleshooting network/systems issues, and generally provide all needed assistance that would keep the City's basic IT services functioning; as well as completion of on -going projects. B. Required Support 1. Routine Maintenance performed on the following equipment: servers, workstations, network equipment, software, etc. • Deploying updates and patches • Managing anti -virus updates • Removing spyware • Monitor system health on all workstations, servers and networking equipment • Monitoring backups and other important routine activities Review backup logs Test battery backup — self tests, system shutdown tests Monitor internet connectivity Update virus definitions Update virus engine Apply service pack updates Apply security patches Update BIOS as needed Backup of networking configurations • Support for all City Departments — Each Department requires onsite service for items related to its specific software, desktops and portable hardware (laptops). Remote diagnosis is available as necessary although onsite repair is required as needed. 2. Help Desk support • Over the phone and on sight help desk as needed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday • 24/7 phone support for non -maintenance outages and emergencies Emergency support will be provided for issues that affect the City's ability to function and employees are prevented from doing their job Response for emergencies is required within 30 minutes Non -emergency support for issues that interfere with City functions and impact employees, but employees are still able to perform their jobs; response for non -emergencies is required within 3 hours Other requests for support that do not affect City function or impact employee's ability to perform their jobs; response is required within 24 hours • Telephonic customer support must be United States based 3. Weekly review and maintenance of systems, computers, software, etc. • Backups should be performed on a regular basis with incremental daily backups and monthly full back ups 4. New Hardware Configuration • Configuring of new hardware and software as applicable and as needed for maintenance, replacement, etc. • Review and advise management regarding optimization of existing hardware, Page 2 of 11 network, and workstations and integration of sites as well as software Please note that this description of the scope of services is intended to provide a general overview of the essential information technology issues confronting the City and is not intended to be exhaustive. The City accepts no responsibility for inadvertent errors or omissions regarding industry specific jargon or descriptions. Exhibit "A" is attached for review to provide initial information of the City's existing infrastructure, hardware and software. A mandatory pre -proposal conference will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2019 from 1:00-3:00 p.m, located in Council Chambers, Room 200, 55 SE V Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. Proposers may ask questions of City staff to gain a better understanding of the scope of services. Guided tours will be available to the City's server room to examine the existing network infrastructure. All individuals/firms must attend this conference in order to submit for this proposal. C. Budget The City's annual operating budget for IT services (including labor, equipment, software, materials, etc. is $15,000). The City is aware that additional funding may be needed to provide sufficient support of current hardware and software. Although "cost" is only one factor in the selection process, budget constraints are a difficult reality. Firms that can quickly implement affordable, but effective, solutions and support will be given the strongest consideration. D. Project Schedule Rapid response is a critical element of Information Technology support. The individuals/ firm will be held accountable for the response time outline in section 2.B. The chosen individual/firm will be expected to begin providing support immediately once the contract is awarded and an individual/firm that cannot commit sufficient time and resources to this request need not respond. Section 3. PROPOSAL AND EVALUATION CRITERIA A. Instructions to Applicants: The following are the contents that all proposals must include; all the listed criteria should be addressed completely and should follow, as closely as possible, the order and format in which it is listed below. These categories and criteria will be major considerations in the evaluation and determination of the most qualified and capable firm. Bids shall be evaluated based on the requirements set forth in the RFQ. Note: The sequence of the listing is not intended to reflect relative weight of each category. 1. Interest and Qualifications: a. A brief description of the individual/firm, including its location, years in the Page 3 of 11 business, history, and philosophy. Include an outline of the firm's officers and executive management. b. A statement of interest for the scope of services including a narrative describing the respondent's capabilities and unique qualifications as they pertain to this particular project. 2. Related Experience and References: a. Proposal shall include a list and description of at least three customers/projects in the previous two years that demonstrate the respondent's experience in troubleshooting and delivering comprehensive IT solutions for municipalities or similar private sector organizations. List the projects in order of priority, with the most relevant project listed first. Provide for each project, at a minimum: • Project client, contact person, location, and description of services. • Identify any members of the proposal team who also worked on each project, and include a description of his/her role in the project. • Names and contact information for the point(s) of contact for each project. 3. Background Clearance Must pass a Department of Justice Florida Department of Law Enforcement background investigation for all employees with access to any/all City of Okeechobee hardware, software or remote capabilities 4. Team and Availability a. Proposal shall include a description of the proposed consultant team. b. Proposal shall identify the lead contact that will have the main contact with the City. This individual is expected to remain the responsible contact throughout the engagement. All key personnel as well as a sub -consultants, if applicable. Proposal shall outline roles, responsibilities and reporting relationships. Proposal shall identify key contact person for communicating with the City on all project -related matters. c. Proposal shall include a statement on the availability and commitment of the respondent and assigned professional who will undertake the scope of services. d. Proposal shall include resumes for all the key personnel including educational background/training, experience, and detailed descriptions of roles played on past projects. 5. Project Approach a. Proposal shall include a narrative indicating an understanding of the scope of the project and the services to be performed. An overview of the intended Page 4 of 11 approach to providing the necessary services should be provided. b. Describe the individual/firm history and ability to establish and maintain schedules. c. Describe the individual/firm quality assurance process and history of delivering high quality contracted services on time and within budget. 6. Additional reauirements a. Five (5) identical proposals plus one (1) electronic PDF file version (on a flash drive) must be submitted to the address below in a sealed package clearly marked "Response to Request for Qualifications -Information Technology Services, RFQ #FIN 01-32-03-19" and must be received at the address below before but no later than 3:00 PM (EST) on April 11, 2019. City of Okeechobee City Administration 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 201 Okeechobee, FL 34974 b. Any proposals received after the specified date and time will be rejected and discarded. Proposals may not be modified or withdrawn after the submittal deadline. c. All proposals should be 8 1/2" x 11" in size (proposals may include fold -outs). d. Additional promotional materials/brochures may be included in addition to the proposal but may not substitute for any of the content requirements of the proposal itself. This additional material need not be submitted in an electronic format. e. Communication with the City, the selection committee, or the general public relative to this project prior to the announcement of a selection is strictly prohibited. All questions should be voiced at the mandatory pre -proposal conference or emailed to India Riedel, iriedel@cityofokeechobee.com by April 4, 2019. f. The City reserves the right to request a change in any proposed sub - consultants, if applicable. g. The City reserves the right to waive any irregularity or technical defect in a proposal and to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any or all proposals and to advertise for new proposals, as best serves the interest of the City. The City is under no obligation to award a contract to any firm submitting a proposal. During the evaluation process, the City reserves the right, where it may serve the City's best interest, to request additional information or clarification from proposers, or to allow corrections of errors and/or omissions. Page 5 of 11 The City reserves the right to withdraw this RFQ at any time without prior notice and to reject any or all bids or proposals for good cause and in the best interests of the City. h. The City shall not be responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation, submittal, and presentation of proposals. i. The City reserves the right to negotiate the final Agreement with any Proposer(s) as necessary to serve the best interest of the City. j. The City reserves the right to award its total requirement to one Proposer or to apportion those requirements among two or more Proposers as the City may deem to be in its best interest. Section 4. OTHER GENERAL PROVISIONS Selected individual/firm must comply will all requirements of the City Code. Additionally, the selected individual/firm will be subject to statutory requirements to maintain all records that may be subject to the public record laws, including production of such records as requested by any firm or person, in the time and manner as required by law. In compliance with the Florida Sunshine Law and Code of Ethics, the City strictly enforces open and fair competition in its RFQs. A. Application of Americans Disabilities Act The City does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This policy involves every aspect of the City's function including access to participation, employment, or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should make the request to the contact person set forth herein. B. Prohibition Against Discrimination The City recognizes fair and open competition as a basic tenet of public procurement. Respondents doing business with the City are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, creed, national origin, handicap, age, marital status, or sex. C. Promotion of Local Vendors The City is desirous of allowing as many vendors as possible the opportunity to participate, including local vendors. The City reserves the right to award the contract under a local vendor ordinance, or under F.S. 255.0991 for vendors located in the State of Florida, and the right to request clarification of any information submitted by proposers. If the Respondent is not a local vendor, efforts to contract with vendors who do fall into these categories are appreciated. Page 6 of 11 D. Public Entity Crime Section 287.133(2)(a), Florida Statutes, states "A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list, following a conviction for a public entity crime, may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount, provided in F.S. 287.017 for CATEGORY TWO, for a period of 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list." E. Public Records Clause 1. The legislature has amended Chapter 119 Florida Statutes, Section .0701 thereof, to expand the obligation of local government to include into all contracts certain language that relates to public records, which is made a part of this contract. IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AT: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 55 S.E. 3RD Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34972 (863) 763-3372 ext. 9814 Ioamioteagcotyo-�o�nsechobee.con,� 2. The contractor shall adhere to Florida public records laws, including the following: a. Keep and maintain public records required by the City to perform the services, and upon request of the custodian of records for the City, provide the City with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be copied or inspected within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost allowed in Chapter 119 or as otherwise provided by law. b. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of this contract term and following completion of the contract if the contractor does not transfer the records to the City. Page 7of11 c. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost to the City, all public records in possession of the contractor or thereafter keep and maintain public records required by the City to perform the service. If the contractor transfers all public records to the City upon completion of the contract, the contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the City, upon request of the City Clerk, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the City. 3. Noncompliance a. A request to inspect or copy public records relating to the City's contract for services must be made directly to the City. If the City does not possess the requested records, the City shall immediately notify the contractor of the request, and the contractor must provide the records to the City or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time. A reasonable time is defined as within eight (8) business days. b. If the contractor does not comply with the request of the City for the records, the City shall enforce the contract provisions in accordance with the contract. c. If the contractor fails to provide the public records to the City within a reasonable time, the contractor may be subject to the penalties under Chapter 119.10. 4. Civil Action a. If a civil action is filed against a contractor to compel production of public records relating to the City's contract for professional services, the court shall assess and award against the contractor the reasonable costs of enforcement, including reasonable attorney fees, If: The court determines that the contractor unlawfully refused to comply with the public records request within a reasonable time; and At least eight (8) business days before filing the action, the plaintiff provided written notice of the public records request, including a statement that the contractor has not complied with the request, to the City and to the contractor. b. A notice complies with the above if it is sent to the custodian of public records for the City and to the contractor at the contractor's address listed Page 8of11 on its contract with the City, or to the contractor's registered agent. Such notices must be sent by common carrier delivery service or by registered, Global Express Guaranteed, or certified mail, with postage or shipping paid by the sender and with evidence of delivery, which may be in an electronic format. C. A contractor who complies with a public records request within eight (8) business days after the notice is sent is not liable for the reasonable costs of enforcement. F. Cost of Submittals The City of Okeechobee will not reimburse for any costs associated with the preparation and submittal of any proposal, for any travel and/or per diem costs. G. Ownership of Submittals All materials submitted regarding this proposal becomes the property of the City. Responses may be reviewed by any person after the public opening. Proposers should take special note of this as it relates to any proprietary information that might be included in their offer. Any resulting contract may be reviewed by any person after the contract has been executed by the City. The City has the right to use any or all information or material submitted in response to this RFQ and/or any resulting contract from same. Disqualification of a proposer does not eliminate this right. H. Reiection of Responses The City of Okeechobee reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted in response to this RFQ, and the right to waive any technical irregularities or immaterial defects in bid proposal that do not affect the fairness of the bid competition. Any intentional omissions, alterations, or false representations will be grounds for rejection of any proposal. I. Amendments to the RFQ The City reserves the right to make such changes in the RFQ as it may deem appropriate. Any changes in the RFQ shall be made by a written addendum, which shall be issued by the City to all prospective firms who have been issued a copy of the RFQ or who have notified the City that a copy of the RFQ has been obtained. J. Insurance Provide a certificate of insurance showing the firm's current limits of liability for commercial, general, and professional liability, workers compensation, and business automobile liability, minimum limits are $1,000,000 with the City listed as additional insured. List all current and unresolved litigations, arbitrations, or mediations of the firm. Page 9 of 11 K. Business Tax (formerly Business License) The selected consultant must possess or obtain a City business tax license while providing any services for the City. In addition, provide a copy of county or city business license where the business is located. L. Cost Proposals a. Initial Scope of Services: Routine maintenance and unlimited Help Desk support Note: Cost proposals should be all-inclusive. Hardware, software, labor, materials, etc. should be included and itemized. b. Extra Work: Include an hourly rate schedule for all team personnel and any sub -consultants for any unanticipated work performed to complete the negotiated scope of services for the original project. Include any irregular rate tiers such as weekend or after hours. c. Ongoing Maintenance: Include an hourly rate schedule or other fee proposal for routine, ongoing IT and network support services. Include any irregular rate tiers such as weekend or after hours. M. Terms It is proposed the final negotiated contract would be a term agreement for an initial one (1) year period with the option of three (3) additional one (1) year renewals, upon the mutual agreement of the parties. N. Proposed Process and Timeline March 19, 2019 RFQ issued and posted on the City of Okeechobee website; �jvww.cityofokeechobee.com April 2, 2019 Mandatory Pre -Proposal Conference will be held at 1:00 p.m. for a review of equipment and sites and the RFQ. (Location — City of Okeechobee, Council Chambers, Room 200, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 April 4, 2019 Questions due from attendees of Pre -Proposal conference April 8, 2019 Responses to Questions provided by City staff April 11, 2019 Receipt of proposals due by 3:00 PM (EST) April 12, 2019 A city representatives and officials will evaluate the proposals and select a preferred firm. If multiple firms have exceptional qualifications, the selection committee will conduct interviews with a short-listed group of finalists. April 15, 2019 Short-listed firms are interviewed (optional) April 17, 2019 Preferred firm is notified of selection and draft professional services agreement is prepared. Page 10 of 11 May 7, 2019 Recommendation to City Council Please note that this timeline is aggressive and will require prompt responses from short-listed firms. By submitting a proposal in response to this RFQ, the respondent expresses its intent to comply with the established timeline. In addition, the respondent accepts the evaluation process and methodology, as well as acknowledges and accepts that the determination of "the most qualified and capable" firm(s) will require subjective judgments by the selection committee and the City. Thank you in advance for your interest in the City of Okeechobee. The contract shall be awarded with reasonable promptness by appropriate written notice to the lowest responsible and responsive proposed whose proposal meets the requirements and specifications set forth in the request for qualifications. END OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Page 11 of 11 City of Okeechobee Initial listing of Software used RFQ No. FIN 01-32-03-19 Exhibit A Connected a Network Software Used Edition - Version Vendor Clerks Office City Hall Network Microsoft Office 2010 Microsoft/Liftoff LLC Adobe X Pro 10 Unknown WordPerfect Office 11 Unknown Digital Court Player 7.4 BIS Digital Digital Court Recorder 7.2 BIS Digital Laserfiche Records Management Server 10.2 MCCi Laserfiche WebLink 9 MCCi Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Panasonic KV-S1057C (local scanner) N/A Laserfiche Records Access 10.2 MCCi Windows & and 10 operating systems Office 365 Email (Outlook) latest Finance Office City Hall Network Financial software 4.512 IMS Business Tax Receipt Software 4.553 IMS Building Permitting Software 4.484 IMS Code Enforcement Software 2.355 IMS Office 365 ProPlus Word, excel, PPT, Outlook 2016 Microsoft/Liftoff LLC Microsoft Office 2010 Adobe X Pro 10 Windows Storage Server 2012 Office 365 Email (Outlook) latest ACS Assessment Link Okeechobeee Property App. Fire Dept. City Hall Network Windows 7, 8 Pro and 10 Microsoft Office Web based Lotus - budget Nuance-PDF Adobe FD specific software web based Web based Public Works n Office 365 ProPlus Word, excel, PPT, Outlook 2016 Microsoft/Liftoff LLC Windows 10 operating Microsoft Adobe Acrobat Pro XI Adobe ArcGIS 10.4.1 ESRI Office 365 Email (Outlook) latest RTC Connect -Traffic light software 2.29.1.0 RTC Corporation Police Department PD Network Spillman Cad and Reporting System -Server 2012R2 TRACS-Crash Reporting & Traffic Citations RLEX interface w/Spillman (FDLE) ELVIS software for TRACS (FDLE) Window Server for Domain 2008R2 Cisco Router -Interface w/FDLE DVR Camera system interfaces w/Network Citywide - Phone System software CenturyLink Pro Watch -Key FOB Security System 2018 Pro Watch Advanced-KeyFOB Security System 2018 Office 365 Email (Outlook) latest Code Enforcement Software 2.355 jIMS Exhibit 4 May 7, 2019 "1 MEMORANDUM April 2211, 2019 'i TO: TO: Mayor and Council Members FR: Marcos Montes De Oca, City Administrator India Riedel, Finance Director RE: Mid -Year Review — May 7th, 2019 Council Meeting Revenues Overall revenues are higher than last year's receipts to date. • Receipted Ad Valorem Tax Rev♦4%, • General Fund Revenues overall tracking as expected, ♦ 9% or $120, 000 Expenditures Operation budget is as expected with a few exceptions based on increased need. Operational Expenses up by 11 % YTD • SRO program cost • Contribution of $25,000 provided for Okeechobee Economic Development Corporation, Inc. which was formed • Health insurance increase Proposed Amendments • Shifting Code Enforcement cost Budget from Fire to Police, 001- 521-4903 o Shifting remaining Code Enforcement Salary to Police o Adding 1 Part time Administrative Position for Code Board Hearing (minutes)- Anticipated cost for the remaining year, $6, 000 o Net change to overall General Fund, $3,560. Y` " City of Okeechobee <� eec obee tr PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET GENERAL FUND RECAPITULATION - REVENUE AND EXPENSES 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED F/Y Beginning Fund Balance $ 4,315,500 $ 4,315,50C Roll forward from Drevious veaz REVENUES 96% AD VALOREM 7.9932 $ 2,181,694 $ 2,181,694 OTHER FEES $ 710,300 $ 710,300 INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 1,645,216 $ 1,645,216 CHARGES FOR SERVICES $ 950,600 $ 950,600 FINES, FORFEITURES & PE $ 9,775 $ 91775 USES OF MONEY & PROPE $ 100,000 $ 100,000 OTHER REVENUES $ 28,114 $ 28,114 $ 5,625,699 $ 5,625,699 TRANSFERS - IN Public Facilities Fund (Transfej $ 350,000 $ 350,000 CDBG $ - $ - Capital Pro' /Im rovement Fun $ 845,215 $ 845,215 TOTAL REVENUES 1 $ 6,820,914 1 $ 6,820,914 EXPENDITURES LEGISLATIVE $ 203,591 $ 203,591 EXECUTIVE $ 222,240 $ 222,240 CITY CLERK $ 239,384 $ 239,384 FINANCIAL SERVICES $ 331,341 $ 331,341 LEGAL COUNCIL $ 116,260 $ 116,260 GENERAL SERVICES $ 384,484 $ 384,484 LAW ENFORCEMENT $ 2,497,208 $ 2,532,030 FIRE PROTECTION $ 1,662,316 $ 1,631,054 ROAD & STREET FACILIT $ 1,302,570 $ 1,302,570 TOTAL GEN. OPER. EXPENDITURES $ 6,959,394 1 $ 6,962,954 FISCAL YEAR ENDING FUND BALANCE 1 $ 4,177,020 1 $ 4,173,460 3,560 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 1 of 26 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET GENERAL FUND RECAPITULATION - REVENUE AND EXPENSES 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED FUND BALANCE $4,315,500 $4,315,500 Roll Forward from previous year $ 4,315,500 1 $ 4,315,500 19 WA Olt;tfl� TAXES: 311-1000 96% AD VALOREM @ 7.9932 $ 2,181,694 1 $ 2,181,694 TOTAL $ 2,181,694 $ 2,181,694 OTHER FEES: 312-5100 312-5200 314-1000 314-4000 314-8000 316-0000 319-0000 Fire Insurance Premium $ 45,800 $ 45,800 Casualty Insurance Prem Tax (Police) $ 62,000 $ 62,000 Utility Tax -Electric $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Utility Tax/Natural Gas $ 20,000 $ 20,000 Utility Tax/Propane $ 29,000 1 $ 29,000 Prof& Business Tax Receipt $ 72,500 $ 72,500 Public Service Fee $ 1,000 $ 1,000 TOTAL $ 710,300 $ 710,300 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES: 335-1210 335-1400 335-1500 335-1800 312-6000 315.0000 335-2300 338-2000 SRS Cigarette Tax $ 199,890 $ 199,890 Mobile Home Licenses $ 14,000 $ 14,000 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses $ 5,300 $ 5,300 1/2 Cent Sales Tax $ 383,546 $ 383,546 1 Cent Sales Surtax $ 825,993 $ 825,993 Communications Service Tax $ 208,887 $ 208,887 Firefighters Supplement $ 2,400 $ 2,400 County Business Licenses $ 5,200 $ 5,200 TOTAL $ 1,645,216 $ 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 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 Exception & Zoning Fees $ 1,350 $ 1,350 Franchise -Electric $ 380,000 $ 380,000 Franchise -Natural Gas $ 10,200 $ 10,200 Franchise -Solid Waste $ 106,000 $ 106,000 Plan Review Fees $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Alley/Street Closing Fees Map Sales $ 25 $ 25 Photocopies $ 25 $ 25 Solid Waste Collection Fees-Resd. $ 376,000 $ 376,000 TOTAL $ 950,600 1 $ 950,600 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 2 of 26 City of Okeechobee •. PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET GENERAL FUND RECAPITULATION - REVENUE AND EXPENSES 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED iES, FORFEITURES & PENALTIES: -1000 -2000 -3000 1000 Court Fines $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Radio Comm. Fee $ 2,700 $ 2,700 Law Enforcement Education $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Investigation Cost Reimbursement $ 925 $ 925 Unclaimed Evidence Ordinance Violation Fines $ 150 1 $ 150 TOTAL $ 9,7751 $ 9,775 USES OF MONEY & PROPERTY: 361-1000 361.3000 Interest Earn 364-1000 ings $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Investment Earnings Public Safety Grant Special Purpose Grant DOT Hwy Maint.Landscape/Mowing $ 8,700 $ 8,700 DOT Master Traffic Signals Maint. $ 15,064 $ 15,064 DOT Maint. Lights & Lights Contract Other Revenues Miscellaneous $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Code Enforcement Fine $ 500 $ 500 Police Accident Reports $ 1,850 $ 1,850 Capital Lease Proceeds TOTAL 1 $ 28,1141 $ 28114 OTHER REVENUES AND TRANSFER IN 381-1000 Impact Fee Transfer in $ - $ - Capital Project Improvements (Transfer -In) $ 845,215 $ 845,215 CDBG Fund (Transfer -In) Public Facilities Improvement (Transfer -In) $ 350,000 $ 350,000 TOTAL 1 $ 1,195,215 1 $ 1,195,215 TOTAL REVENUE & OTHER FUNDING SOURCES 1 $ 6,820,914 $ 6,820,914 OPERATING TRANSFERS - OUT Due From CDBG Capital Project Building & Improvements Capital Project Vehicles TRANSFERS OUT 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 3 of 26 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: LEGISLATIVE (0511) 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 1100 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 46,100 $ 46,100 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE 2100 FICA $ 3,756 $ 3,756 2200 RETIREMENT $ 4,850 $ 4,850 2300 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 54,577 $ 54,577 2400 IwoRKERS COMPENSATION $ 258 $ 258 TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: $ 109,541 $ 109,541 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 4 of 26 City of Okeechobee -..r PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET \� SV General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: LEGISLATIVE (0511) OPERATIONS & SUPPLIES 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 3100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3400 OTHER CONTRACT SERVICES $ 46,500 $ 46,500 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 2,500 $ 2,500 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT $ 3,200 $ 3,200 4500 INSURANCE $ 3,610 $ 3,610 4609 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $ 600 $ 600 4901 EDUCATION $ 1,500 $ 1,500 4909 MISCELLANEOUS $ 1,000 $ 1,000 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 1,200 $ 1,200 8100 SHARED SERVICES $ 8,940 $ 8,940 8200 AID TO PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS 8201 INTERLOCAL PART. w/IRSC 8202 LOCAL COMMUNITY REQUEST $ 25,000 $ 25,000 574-8300 TOURISM/ECO. DEV/CENTENNIAL TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES $ 94,050 $ 94,050 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT $ 203,591 $ 203,591 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 5 of 26 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: EXECUTIVE (0512) PERSONNEL COST: 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 1100 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 92,300 $ 92,300 1200 REGULAR SALARIES $ 46,500 $ 46,500 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE 2100 FICA $ 10,800 $ 10,800 2200 RETIREMENT $ 14,500 $ 14,500 2300 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 21,890 $ 21,890 2400 IWORKERS COMPENSATION $ 855 $ 855 TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: $ 186,945 $ 186,845 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 6 of 26 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: EXECUTIVE (0512) SUPPLIES & OTHER SERVICES 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 8400 8400 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT 3900 3900 4400 RENTALS & LEASES 4100 4100 4500 INSURANCE 4135 4135 4600 R&M VEHICLES 1550 1550 4609 JR&M EQUIPMENT 1400 1400 4901 EDUCATION 2860 2860 4909 MISCELLANEOUS 500 500 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 800 800 5200 OPERATING SUPPLY 2200 2200 5201 FUEL AND OIL 3800 3800 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC 1750 1750 6400 1EQUIPMENT ($750 OR MORE) TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES $ 35,395 $ 35,395 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT $ 222,240 $ 222,240 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 7 of 26 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: CLERK OFFICE (2512) PERSONNEL COST: 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 1100 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 66,813 $ 66,813 1200 REGULAR SALARIES $ 35,100 $ 35,100 1300 OTHER SALARIES $ 17,520 $ 17,520 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE $ 750 $ 750 2100 FICA $ 9,360 $ 9,360 2200 IRETIREMENT $ 10,800 $ 10,800 2300 ILIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 21,250 $ 21,250 2400 IWORKERS COMPENSATION $ 736 $ 736 TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: $ 162,329 1 $ 162,329 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 8 of 26 City of Okeechobee tj•- : PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: CLERK OFFICE (2512) SUPPLIES & OTHER SERVICES 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 3103 MUNICIPAL CODE $ 4,500 $ 4,500 3400 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 18,800 $ 18,800 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 4,550 $ 4,550 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT $ 2,160 $ 2,160 4500 INSURANCE $ 5,640 $ 5,640 4609 JR&M EQUIPMENT $ 10,225 $ 10,225 4900 ADVERTISING/OTHER CHARGES $ 18,000 $ 18,000 4901 EDUCATION $ 2,100 $ 2,100 4909 MISCELLANEOUS/ELECTION $ 5,200 $ 5,200 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 3,480 $ 3,480 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 2,400 $ 2,400 6400 EQUIPMENT ($750 OR MORE) $ - $ - TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES $ 77,055 $ 77,055 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT 1 $ 239,384 1 $ 239,384 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 9 of 26 ;.>'y City of Okeechobee _f ty :: PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: LEGAL SERVICES (0514) SUPPLIES & OTHER SERVICES 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 1510 LONGEVITY 2300 HEALTH INSURANCE $ 9,590 $ 9,590 3100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 52,020 $ 52,020 3300 LEGAL COST $ 50,500 $ 50,500 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 1,000 $ 1,000 4100 ICOMM. AND FREIGHT SERVICES $ 800 $ 800 4609 R&M EQUIPMENT $ 800 $ 800 4901 EDUCATION $ 750 $ 750 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 300 $ 300 5400 MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTIONS $ 500 $ 500 TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES $ 116,260 1 $ 116.260 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT IS 116,260 $ 116,260 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 10 of 26 City of Okeechobee k> PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET \L General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: FINANCE DEPARTMENT (05 PERSONNEL COST: 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 1100 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 63,360 $ 63,360 1200 REGULAR SALARIES $ 76,535 $ 76,535 1201 OTHER SALARY 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE 2100 FICA $ 10,800 $ 10,800 2200 IRETIREMENT $ 14,650 $ 14,650 0 LIFEAND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 34,300 $ 34,300 0 t WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 881 $ 881 0 UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: Is 200,526 $ 200,526 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 11 of 26 f City of Okeechobee y`..- 61 PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMF,NT: F1 NANCF, DF.PARTA F.NT (( r%1I) 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 3200 ACCOUNTING & AUDIT $ 41,500 $ 41,500 3400 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 42,500 $ 42,500 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 1,750 $ 1,750 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT $ 2,920 $ 2,920 4500 INSURANCE $ 7,095 $ 7,095 4609 JR&M EQUIPMENT $ 14,250 $ 14,250 4901 JEDUCATION $ 700 $ 700 4909 MISCELLANEOUS $ 2,500 $ 2,500 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 1,200 $ 1,200 5200 OPERATING SUPPLY $ 15,650 $ 15,650 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 750 $ 750 6400 EQUIPMENT ($750 OR MORE) TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES IS 130,815 $ 130,815 TOTAL COST: 1 $ 331,341 $ 331,341 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 12 of 26 n City of Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES (0519) PERSONNEL COST: 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 1200 REGULAR SALARIES $ 73,820 $ 73,820 1300 OTHER SALARY 1400 OVERTIME 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE 2100 FICA $ 5,660 $ 5,660 2200 RETIREMENT $ 7,710 $ 7,710 2300 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 21,250 $ 21,250 2400 WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 695 $ 695 TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: $ 109,135 $ 109,135 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 13 of 26 City of Okeechobee r; PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES (0519) SUPPLIES & OTHER SERVICES 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 3100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 124,050 $ 124,050 3400 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 88,360 $ 88,360 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 4,960 $ 4,960 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT $ 3,452 $ 3,452 4300 UTILITIES $ 9,100 $ 9,100 4400 IRENTALS AND LEASES $ 3,687 $ 3,687 4500 JINSURANCE, $ 20,310 $ 20,310 4600 R&M VEHICLES 4609 R&M BUILDING & EQUIPMENT $ 12,630 $ 12,630 4901 EDUCATION $ 700 $ 700 4909 MISCELLANEOUS $ 500 $ 500 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 2,900 $ 2,900 5200 JOPERATING SUPPLY $ 1,500 $ 1,500 5201 FUEL AND OIL 5204 POSTAGE & SUPPLIES $ 3,000 $ 3,000 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 200 $ 200 6400 EQUIPMENT ($750 OR MORE) TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES $ 275,349 $ 275,349 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT $ 384,484 $ 384,484 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 14 of 26 City of Okeechobee ' Tt' PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT (0521) PERSONNEL COST: 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED U00 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 75,120 $ 75,120 1200 REGULAR SALARIES $ 1,143,675 $ 1,143,675 1201 HOLIDAY PAY 1202 OFFICERS HOLIDAY PAY $ 30,764 $ 30,764 1300 OTHER SALARY $ 32,900 $ 56,375 1400 JOVERTRVIE $ 5,100 $ 5,100 1403 OFFICERS OVERTIME PAY $ 81,750 $ 81,750 1501 AUXILIARY PAY $ 1,200 $ 1,200 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE $ 750 $ 750 1520 OFFICERS LONGEVITY/SERVICE 1540 CAREER EDUCATION $ 14,250 $ 14,250 2100 IFICA $ 104,500 $ 106,297 2200 RETIREMENT $ 265,460 $ 265,460 2300 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 310,600 $ 310,600 2400 WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 53,481 $ 53,481 2500 UNEMPLOYMENT COMP. TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: $ 2,119,550 $ 2,144,822 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget $ 25,272 15 of 26 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET �-- • ry General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES & OTHER SERVICES 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 3100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 35,600 $ 35,600 3400 OTHER CONTRACTURAL SERVICES $ 30,708 $ 35,258 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 7,800 $ 7,800 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT $ 35,040 $ 35,040 4300 UTILITIES $ 16,275 $ 16,275 4400 IRENTALS AND LEASES $ 5,420 $ 5,420 4500 INSURANCE $ 55,365 $ 55,365 4600 R&M VEHICLES $ 16,000 $ 16,000 4609 R&M EQUIPMENT $ 27,550 $ 27,550 4700 PRINTING $ 2,000 $ 2,000 4901 EDUCATION -RESTRICTED $ 4,500 $ 4,500 4902 JEDUCATION-NON-RESTRICTED $ 4,500 $ 4,500 4903 CODE ENFORCEMENT $ - $ 5,000 4909 MISCELLANEOUS $ 1,500 $ 1,500 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 5,000 $ 5,000 5101 DETECTIVE SUPPLIES $ 3,000 $ 3,000 5102 INVESTIGATION FEES $ 1,800 $ 1,800 5200 JOPERATING SUPPLY $ 17,100 $ 17,100 5201 FUEL AND OIL $ 78,4001 $ 78,400 5202 OPERATING SUPPLIES (TIRES) $ 9,500 $ 9,500 5203 UNIFORMS/PATCHES $ 18,100 $ 18,100 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 2,500 $ 2,500 6400 EQUIPMENT ($750 OR MORE) 8300 PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT 8301 FDOT -Traffic Safety Grant TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES $ 377,658 1 $ 387,208 $ 9,550 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT $ 2,497,208 $ 2,532,030 1 S Fyy?y PROPOSED CHANGES }F.V?'tn^�l'S.3kx.� A�.YG L_ J.`�. 521-1300 Adding Code Enforcement Salaires for remailning of the year 521-1300 Adding $6000 ($2900 shifted from 521-4903) Part time Administcalive 521-2100 Adjusting FICA based on changes 34,822 code minutes" i 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 16 of 26 7 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT (0522) PERSONNEL COST: 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 1100 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 76,600 $ 76,600 1200 REGULAR SALARIES $ 720,100 $ 720,100 1201 HOLIDAY PAY S 26,286 $ 26,286 1300 OTHER SALARY $ 29,900 $ 12,425 1400 OVERTIME $ 40,500 $ 40,500 1401 OVERTIME PAY/ANNUAL & SICK $ 63,670 $ 63,670 1402 DISPATCHER OVERTIME $ 6,090 $ 6,090 1501 VOLUNTEER PAY $ 14,000 $ 14,000 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE $ 1,250 $ 1,250 1540 CAREER EDUCATION $ 2,400 $ 2,400 2100 FICA $ 73,100 $ 71,763 2200 IRETIREMENT $ 192,100 $ 182,100 2300 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 144,500 $ 144,500 2400 WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 46,870 $ 46,870 2500 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: $1,427,366 $1,408,554 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget $(18,812) 17 of 26 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT (0522) SUPPLIES & OTHER SERVICES 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 3100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (MD) $ 7,800 $ 7,800 3102 PROF SERV (PHYS FOR SCBA) $ 3,500 $ 3,500 3103 WELLNESS PROGRAM (Gym) $ 3,000 $ 3,000 3400 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 7,450 $ 2,900 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 3,200 $ 3,200 4100 ICOMM. & FREIGHT $ 20,000 $ 20,000 4300 UTILITIES $ 13,000 $ 13,000 4400 RENTALS AND LEASES $ 2,400 $ 2,400 4500 INSURANCE $ 33,865 $ 33,865 4600 R&M VEHICLES $ 33,160 $ 33,160 4609 R&M BUILDING & EQUIPMENT $ 33,575 $ 33,575 4700 PRINTING $ 600 $ 600 4901 EDUCATION $ 11,000 $ 11,000 4902 PUBLIC EDUCATION & FIRE PREV. $ 2,500 $ 2,500 4903 CODE ENFORCEMENT $ 9,000 $ 1,100 4905 TRAINING & MATERIALS $ 3,500 $ 3,500 4909 IMISCELLANEOUS $ 400 $ 400 5100 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 3,000 $ 3,000 5200 OPERATING SUPPLY $ 13,000 $ 13,000 5201 FUEL AND OIL $ 14,000 $ 14,000 5202 OPERATING SUPPLIES (TIRES) $ 5,000 $ 5,000 5203 UNIFORMS/PATCHES $ 8,000 $ 8,000 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 4,000 $ 4,000 6400 IEQUIPNMNT ($750 OR MORE) $ - $ - TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES IS 234,950 1 $ 222,500 $ (12,450) GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT $ 1,662,316 $ 1 631 054 $ (31,262) PROPOSED CHANGES 3400 Shifting remaining Magistrate budget to Police Dept. 2300 Shifting remaining Code enforcement Salary to Police Dept 4903 Shift $5000 to Police Dept Code Enforcement new code 521-4903 and remaining to 521 1300 Other Salaries $2900 REV; 'p 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 18 of 26 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET ' r General Fund - 001 DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS (0541) PERSONNEL COST: 2018/2019 2019/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 1100 EXECUTIVE SALARIES $ 91,650 $ 91,650 1200 REGULAR SALARIES $ 385,800 $ 385,800 1300 OTHER SALARIES $ 36,700 $ 36,700 1400 OVERTIME $ 4,000 $ 4,000 1510 LONGEVITY/SERVICE INCENTIVE 2100 FICA $ 37,800 $ 37,800 2200 RETIItEMENT $ 49,900 $ 49,900 2300 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $ 99,400 $ 99,400 2400 WORKERS COMPENSATION $ 36,390 $ 36,390 2500 UNEMPLOYMENT COST $ 500 $ 500 TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS: Is 742,140 $ 742,140 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 19 of 26 City of Okeechobee k' PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET General Fund - 001 'nF.PARTMF.NT• PiTRT.Tf Wn-DWQ MAZA11 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED 3100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 5,000 $ 5,000 3400 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3401 GARBAGE COLLECTION FEE $ 376,900 $ 376,900 4000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $ 3,500 $ 3,500 4100 COMM. & FREIGHT $ 7,500 $ 7,500 4300 JUTILITIES $ 18,500 $ 18,500 4400 RENTALS & LEASES $ 2,250 $ 2,250 4500 INSURANCE $ 34,830 $ 34,830 4600 R&M VEHICLES $ 8,500 $ 8,500 4605 R&M PARKS $ 7,500 $ 7,500 4609 R&M BUILDING & EQUIPMENT $ 31,750 $ 31,750 4901 JEDUCATION $ 5,000 $ 5,000 4909 INUSCELLANEOUS $ 500 $ 500 5100 JOFFICF SUPPLIES $ 1,000 $ 1,000 5200 JOPERATING SUPPLY $ 8,000 $ 8,000 5201 IFUEL AND OIL $ 32,500 $ 32,500 5202 OPERATING SUPPLIES (TIRES) $ 3,500 $ 3,500 5203 UNIFORMS $ 6,750 $ 6,750 5204 DUMPING FEES $ 750 $ 750 5205 MOSQUITO CONTROL $ 6,000 $ 6,000 5400 BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC $ 200 $ 200 6300 JIMPROVEN1ENTS 6400 JEQUIPN1ENT ($750 OR MORE) TOTAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES: S 560,430 S 560,430 GRAND TOTAL FOR DEPARTMENT $ 1,302,570 $ 1,302,570 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 20 of 26 City ®f Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET Public Facility Fund-301 Public Facility Fund (Transportation) 2-U, 565, 007 REVENUES 301-313.4100 LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX $ 364,880 $ 364,880 301-313.4200 LOCAL ALTER, FUEL USER FEE $ 224,965 S 224,965 301-335.1220 SRS EIGHT CENT MOTOR FUEL $ 64,225 $ 64,225 301-312.3000 NINTH CENT FUEL TAX $ 62,975 $ 62,975 301-335.4100 MOTOR FUEL TAX REBATE $ 1,200 $ 1,200 301-361.1000 SCOP Funding $ 177,537 $ 177,537 301-361-1000 INTEREST EARNINGS $ 9,000 $ 91000 301-369.1000 MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL REVENUES 904,7821 904,782 EXPENDITURES 301-549.3100 PUBLIC FAC.-PROFESSIONAL SER. $ 25,000 $ 25,000 301-549-3400 PUBLIC FAC. CONTRACTUAL SERVICY $ 66,000 S 66,000 301-549-4300 PUBLIC FAC. UTILITIES $ 48,300 $ 48,300 301-549-4609 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $ 50,000 $ 50,000 301-549-4909 MISC-PARK HOLIDAY LIGHTS $ 12,500 $ 12,500 301-549-5300 PUBLIC FAC. ROAD & MATERIALS $ 67,500 $ 67,500 301-549-6300 PUBLIC FAC. IMPROVEMENTS $ 135,000 $ 135,000 301-549-6301 SCOP IMPROVEMENTS $ 177,537 $ 177,537 301-549.6302 PUBLIC FAC. BEAUTIFICATION $ 10,000 $ 10,000 301-549.6400 PUBLIC FAC. MACHINERY & EQUIP S 89,500 $ 89,500 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 681,337 $ 681,337 Transfer to General Fund I $ 350,000 $ 350,000 F/Y ENDING FUND BALANCE 1,$ 409,350 $ 282 795 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 21 of 26 51blIq @ ! .37 am �paj with FitWa D (Jor r.P ard10' l ��� mU /J1 She swd r � wag" error • �e ha laXl c-� -Hy bponi�� ur)d balance. d � d no �►Uny ' City of Okeechobee s PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPROVEMENTS 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED F/Y BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $ 3,782,691 304-383.0000 304-364.1000 304-361.1000 304-369.1000 $ $ DISPOSITION OF FDLED ASSETS $ 225,000 $ 225,000 INTEREST EARNINGS $ 1,500 $ 1,500 MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL REVENUES $ , 226,500 $ + 226,500 100 100 1 -6400 12-6400 4.7100 4.7200 )fessional Services ;PAIR & MAINTENANCE )fessional Services )MINISTRATION CAPITAL 1ANCE CAPITAL NERAL SERVICES CAPITAL W ENFORCEMENT CAPITAL tE PROTECTION CAPITAL tE PROTECTION CAPITAL WER/WASTEWATER BLIC WORKS CAPITAL RKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT MIAN REPLACEMENT & ROW EEPROGRAM TURE CAPITAL PROJECTS ERK CAPITAL TOTAL A TVn TPANQ17VD 7N $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000 $ 9,500 $ 9,500 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 37,500 $ 37,500 $ 349,146 $ 349,146 $ 73,200 $ 73,200 $ 41,500 $ 41,500 $ 53,000 $ 53,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 8,000 i $ 8,000 $ -� 660,346 i $ Other Grants- Transfer In $ 171,120 Is 171,120 TOTAL TRANSFER INS $ t 171,120 $ -t- 171,120 TRANSFER OUT TO Other Funds FUND $ - $ - TRANSFER OUT TO GENERAL FUND $ 845,215 $ 845,215 TOTAL TRANSFER OUT $ - 845,215 $ - 845,215 ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE TOTALASSIGNED FUND BALANCE $ - $ BALANCE $ 3,236,703 $ 3,236,703 F/Y ENDING I ; 37 am S/�kP GV1/h ffn� owc�klede l r� rdiilg di !'�Ca /� � beV.6 Flllli hall cC ,, She (Said If "6 Cut emrj-Me bCL�:;%)Qt,*2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 2 512-6400 512-6400 513-6400 513-6400 519-6400 519-6400 521-6400 ---- -- ---- 521-6400 522-6400 522-6400 549-64C6 549-6403 54I 6400 541-6400 541-6401 541-6401 541-6402 541-6402 2512-6400 2612-6400 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET Capital Projects Improvements Specific Projected cosvestimates Video recording system $3,000.00 Adminstration desk, credenza, conference table, chairs. $9,000,00 Admin Admin Subtotal $12,000.00 Finance Replacement plan for Computers $1500A0 Finance Fin Subtotal 0,500.00 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 General Services'" GS Subtotal i $37,500.00 Police Equipment for new cars including striping, etc. _ - _ $44,000.00 12 Replacement Police vehicles _ - $276,000 .00 - - 1- Radar - $2 200.00 Computers and related equipment $7,500.00 - _ 1- Tasers - -- - - 1340.00 $ , --- HID Security Lock System $7,606.00 Evidence Processing Program Police PD Subtotal $349,146.00 Fire Opti-Com-Equipment in trucks for the emergency lights 7-1, $21 000 00 SCBA Bottle Replacements $11,00a0c SCBA Harnesses $5,000.00 A/C Unit(upstairs) $10,000.0C Washer replacement $1 000.0c Chairs for training room $1,200.00 Replacement AED Unit $1,500.00 6 - Sets of Bunker Gear $18,000.00 Ice Machine -Replace with larger capacity $4,500.00 Fire __ Fire Subtotal $73,200.00 Public Works Tree. Program $15 000.00 Public Works PW Trees Subtotal $liS,000.00 -- I Public Works Backup Generator for PW Facility MEN1114 $40,000.00 GPS data colleciton unit e; 'rrl $1,500.00 Public Worksl PW Subtotal $41,500.00 Parks Centennial Park - Solar Area Lights (12) $6 000.00 - - - Cent_ennial Park.-Chdcee Huts �4� _ -- - $20,000.00 Centennial, Park Picnic Tables 5 Centennial Park - Playground Equipment $10,000.00 Centennial Park - Landscaping $10,000.00 — — Concrete for pads __ $2,000.00 Parks Parks Subtotal,[ $53,000.00 Median Rep Median Replacement & Right of Way $10,000.00 Med Replacement _ Med Repl Subtotal $10,000.0D _q1erkJ Replacement Scanner for Laser Fiche. I $8,000.00 Clerk _ Clerk Sutot otal, $8,000.00 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 23 of 26 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET Other Grants RECAPITULATION - REVENUE & EXPENSES REVENUES 302-331.3903 302-331-3904 302-331.3905 302-361.1000 302-381.0000 302-381.0000 TMDL Grant Stormwater Drainage Grant $ 183,630 $ 183,630 Section 319 Grant Interest Earnings TRANSFER IN -CAPITAL ASSIGNED FUNDS TRANSFER IN -CAPITAL FUND RESERVES TOTAL REVENUES $ 183,630 1 $ 183,630 EXPENDITURES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TEMPORARY RELOCATION HOUSING REHAB DEMO/REPL,/RELOC MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS - BANKING EXP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS STREET INIPROVEMENTS/ADDITIONS INFRASTRUCTURE AdPROVEMENTS $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Park and Canal Improvements TOTAL EXPENSES $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Return General Fund Loan $ 171,120 $ 171,120 F/Y ENDING FUND BALANCE I $ $ - DUE TO GENERAL FUND 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 24 of 26 City of Okeechobee PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET Appropriations Grant RECAPITULATION - REVENUE & EXPENSES REVENUES 307-334.3900 307-361.1000 307-381.0000 Appropriation Funds $ 209,000 $ 209,000 Interest Earnings $ - $ - TRANSFER IN -CAPITAL FUND RESERVES $ - $ - TOTAL REVENUES $ 209,000 $ 209,000 EXPENDITURES 307-559.3100 307-559.3102 307-559.4909 307-559.6300 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -Engineering Services PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -Grant Admin $ - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES $ 1,000 $ 1,000 STREET IMPROVEMENTS/ADDITIONS is 209,000 1 $ 209,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 1 $ 210,000 1 $ 210,000 F/Y ENDING FUND BALANCE I $ $ DUE TO GENERAL FUND 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 25 of 26 f FFz, City of Okeechobee ` PROPOSED MID YEAR 2018/2019 BUDGET LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL FUND RECAPITULATION - REVENUE & EXPENSES 2018/2019 2018/2019 CURRENT PROPOSED F/Y BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $ 3,220 $ 3,220 REVENUES 601-351.1000 601-351.2000 601-354.1000 601-361.1000 601-369-1000 CONFISCATED PROPERTY FINES LOCAL ORD. VIOL. $ 500 $ 500 INTEREST EARNINGS MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL REVENUE S 500 $ 500 EXPENDITURES 601-529.4909 601-529.5200 601-549.6300 601-549.6400 LAW ENF. SPECIAL MISC. $ 1,000 $ 1,000 LAW ENF. SPECIAL EDUCATI $ 500 $ 500 LAW ENF. SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT LAW ENF. SPECIAL MACH & 1 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 TOTAL ExPENDrruREsj 3,500 3,500 F/Y ENDING BALANCES I $ 220 $ 220 2018-2019 Proposed Mid Year Budget 26 of 26 L,4t KEECHOBEE NEWS J Vol. 110 No.5e Friday, May 10, 2019 500 plats tax City wants stoplight at N.W. 9th Sto By Richard Marion -`—' Lake Okeechobee News "- At the Okeechobee City Cnuncll meeting on t 1ay 9, Okeechobee City Administrator Marcos Montes De O a presented a video to _ council members on what he refer$ to as the most dangerous Intersection in Okeechobee. The nearly three -and -a -half -minute video showed a series of traffic accidents and T c� i congestion issues at the intersection of North F'artot! Ave and Northwest Ninth Street, whichis "' loaned just before the railroad tracks nextr's° to Glades AC. There have been 34 reported accidents at the intersection in the past two years alone. y r >t The video consisted of security footage 7 t i fi' provided by Glades AC and drone footage of the intersection recorded for the City of r-'E' a'`Qiw Okeechobee at no rnst by Gilbert Experience. The security footage documents the multitude of crashes at the intersection over the last two Special to the Okeechobee News;City of Okeechobee A still image from the video produced by the City of Okeechobee on what staff label See STOP — Psmo 7J as the moot dangerous intersection in the city, at North Parrot Avenue and North - west Ninth Street. ay is Mental Health Awareness Month Okeechobee County Commissioners (left to riLake Okeechobee News/Katrina ght) Brad Goodbead, KellyiOw. ens, Terry Burroughs and Bryant Culpepper accepted the challenge to paint their thumbnails green in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. By Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee News "July 2, 2014 was my day. That was the day I was going to kill myself," said Leah Suarez. "It's difficult to stand up and say that," she told the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners at its May 9 meeting. She shared her own story because she wants our community to understand how important mental health is to each individual child and family. Even with her education and local contacts, "on that day I had a difficult time finding help," she said. "I had a much more difficult time asking for help." Mrs. Suarez was at the commission meeting for the proclamation of May as Mental Health Aware- ness Month. Mental health is a topic that is not talked about until something bad happens, she continued. She encouraged community members to paint their thumbnails green in honor of mental health month. Lake Levels 11.25 feet Last Year: 12.94 feet Spon ored By: � 1-1 , B Po�ey's Family Restaurant 1759 S. Parrott Ave. 863-763-7222 Source: South Flonda water Management Distnct. Depth given in feel alwt>e sea level See Page 4 for information about how to contact this newspaper. hatedeechoheenews.cotn yo ur thumbnail green to start a conversati she son, III I IIII I I I II I II II III II I See HEALTH —Pa 1 a 16510 00024lll� 5 May 10, 2019 Lake Okeechobee News 7 Stamp Out Hunger annual food drive is Saturday, May 11 Special to the Lake Okeechobee News special bags, along with your mail, that may FORT LAUDERDALE — With the help of be used to make donations. Food collected sponsors, volunteer organizations and U.S. during Saturday's drive will be delivered Postal Service employees in 10,000 commu- to local community churches, food banks nifies nationwide, the National Association and food pantries for distribution. Sug- of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct ils gested items include: canned meats (tuna, 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 11. chicken, salmon), canned and boxed meals Making a donation is easy. Customers (soup, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese), should leave thew non-perishable food canned or dried beans and peas (black, pin - donations in a bag near their mailbox on to, lentils), pasta, rice, cereal, canned fruit, Saturday, May 11, before their letter carrier 100 percent fruit juice (canned, plastic or arrives. In the days leading up to the food boxed), canned vegetables, cooking oil and drive, letter carriers will be delivering / boxed cooking mixes (pancake, breads). STOP four years ago, we brought up the request 1 r again to FDOT. Three years ago we were ContinuedContinued mom ranked second in congestion management, but for the past two years we've been years. The video was prepared ahead of a ranked first. And we're still not funded. So obviously we're not getting through to meeting the Okeechobee city administrator has with the Florida Department of Trans• FDOT. Together with the county's support, portorder to display why a OT)nee we're pushing this right now." t is c light a traffic light is needed t that intersection. FDOT was fast contacted about the Mr. Monies De Oca has two meetings scheduled in May with FDOT District I sec- y need for a traffic light at the intersection retary L.K. Nandam, and he's hopeful the back in 2001, but FDOT denied the request video of the intersection will make it clear After the industrial park was opened in how badly a traffic light is needed. Okeechobee a few years later, traffic issues "We were seeing the accidents come in only worsened. through the police office," said Mr. Monies "When 1 came on board I wanted die De Oca. "The police officers would review industrial park to grow," said Mr. Monies De the footage, and I just thought, 'Man, we Oca, who was appointed city administrator need to get this out.' So hats off to Gilbert in 2015. "We're here for development and and Glades AC for helping us put this for pushing things forward, but we couldn't together. it's terrible seeing the accidents, get traffic in and out of the industrial cor- but I think it conveys the point we're trying dor that runs along Northwest Ninth. So to make." HEALTH Continued From Page 1 Commissioner Kelly Owens said parents may know something is wrong with a child but not address it. The hardest thing as a parent may be to acknowledge there are issues with your own child, she said. Tiara Weethee, of Suncoast Mental Health, said Suncoast started by serving the mental health needs of children and now serves children, adults and families. Commission Chairman Terry Burroughs said the county has a mental health court, and that he has been working with County Judge William Wallace to also start a veter- ans court. He said the National Association of Counties is promoting mental health court programs. The jail staff Is using tools pro- vided by these programs to identify those in the jail who have mental health issues. "Rather them being in jail, we would like to see them get help and be productive members of our society," he said. In other business, the county proclaimed the month of May also as Foster Care Month. "It's poignant today that you have two proclamations on mental health and foster care," said Pat McCoy, who is on the board of directors for Communities Connected for Kids. She said those issues, as well as the issues of substance abuse and homeless- ness, are connected. Many children in foster care come from families affected by mental health and substance abuse, she explained. JEair� ill. i , ;;oL�o Rtdi NORY Y,N LV, t.. okeochobee,FL . smory Walker Co., Inc. 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The city code defines public nuisance as "the existence of excessive accumulation of litter or untended vege- tation, garbage, weeds, or other dead or living plant life; or places holding;stagnant water, and all other objectionable, unsightly orunsanitary matter upon any lot, tract of land within the city, whether uncovered or under shelter." City code also requires: "All owners of improved property shall cut and keep cut all weeds, grasses or undergrowth on the entire property, to a height not to exceed 8 inches. Also, all landscaping shall be trimmed and kept in a neat appearance so as not to adversely affect the aesthetic appearance of the property and adjacent properties." Around the same time last year, Wal- greens, located directly across from CVS at 100 N.W. Park St., was also found in violation of city codes relating to landscap- ing and public nuisance. Following that hearing, Walgreens installed irrigation and new landscaping to come into compliance with city code. CVS, however, did not. "Walgreens stepped up and replaced all their landscaping and put in irrigation so it would be maintained; CVS hasn't," said City Attorney John Cook at the May 7 City Council meeting. "We've been in touch with them over and over and over. I believe if we commence legal action, it will at least get their attention and get some response." According to Okeechobee Code En, forcement Officer Fred Sterling, the local management at CVS report that their district managers are aware of the fine but have chosen not to respond. The aesthetics of the City of Okeechobee often come up in debates about attract- ing new businesses and residents to the area. During a political forum in 2018, Okeechobee County Commissioner Terry Burroughs addressed the issue directly. "We've had a lot of conversation relative to code enforcement " said Commissioner \Teen arrested on felony charges for fourth time in a year By Cathy Womble Lake Okeechobee News An Okeechobee teen was arrested after a homeowner allegedly caught him and an accomplice in his garage and detained them until Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived. Sgt. Donald Ellis re- sponded to the homeowner's 911 call and found the homeowner standing in front of the garage while two other males sat on the ground in front of him. The homeowner said when he returned home after being gone for a short time, he noticed someone inside his garage. The door of the garage appeared to be damaged, he said, and was only opened about ' halfway. He explained the lights from his car illumi- nated someone walking around inside the garage. Jacob Curtis He got out of his jeep and Lawrence confronted the suspect, and that was when he realized there was a second person in there as well, he said. He called 911 and had the two suspects wait until help arrived. The two suspects were identified as 20-year-old Kevin Lee Schick, North- west 87th Court, and 16-year-old Jacob Curtis Lawrence, Northeast Fourth Lane. Lawrence was dressed all in black Kevin Lee and carried a hat and a Schick small Flashlight, according to Sgt. Ellis' report. Both Lawrence and Schick were arrest- ed and charged with burglary of an unoc- -cupied structure. Bond was set at $5,000 for Schick, but because Lawrence is a juvenile, he was transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice in Fort Pierce. This is not Lawrence's first brush with the law. He was arrested last May when he was 15 years old and charged with grand theft auto. In August 2018, he was arrested again and charged with unarmed burglary of a conveyance and, in September 2018, he was arrested and charged with burglary of a structure, grand theft of a motor vehi- cle and criminal mischief. Schick has no felony arrests on his record. American Legion hosts Quarters For a Cause Special to the Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE — American Legion Post 64 will host Quarters For a Cause to benefit Kyle Vericella on Tuesday, May 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 64,501 S.E. Second St. Arrest Report Arrest Report The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police Department (OCPD), the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission (FWC) or the Department of Corrections (DOC). • Brett Herbst, 2 1,. Northwest 90th Court, was arrested May 6 by OCSO Deputy Nathaniel Mitchell and charged with leaving the scene of a crash involv- ing bodily injury/Hit and Run. Bond was set at $15,000. • Jeffrey Hultman, 57, Northeast 82nd Avenue, was arrested May 4 by OCSO Deputy Jonathon Gove and charged with burglary with assault or battery. Bond was set at $20,000. Kyle was diagnosed with inoperable glioblastomia at the age of 18, just days before Christmas last year. He has been through chemo and proton treatments. Soon he will get an Optune cap that he has to wear 21 hours a day. Kyle and his family not only need our • Ryan Ramirez, 37, Northeast 70th Avenue, was arrested May 4 by OCSO Deputy Kenneth Hernandez and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery on a person 65 years old or older. Bond to be set. • Austin King, 22, Northeast Sixth Street, was arrested May 4 by a mem- ber of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force and charged with possession of methamphetamines, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without a license. Bond was set at $5,000. • Adam Prince, 24, Vero Beach, was arrested May 4 by OCSO Deputy Steven Pollock and charged with DUI, driv- ing without a license with knowledge and possession of marijuana under 20 grams. Bond was set at $1,500. • Ryan Euard, 27, Southwest 1 Oth Street, was arrested May 4 by OCSO Deputy Brian Cross and charged with financial help, but Kyle needs our prayers as he fights his fight with brain cancer. Come out and wear gray in support of brain cancer to be entered into the special raffle provided by Kathy from Pampered Chef. If you make a purchase from one of the vendors while at the auction, you will possession of a new legend drug with- out a prescription, retail theft, battery of a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer without violence and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on his own recognizance. • Shane Jensen, 22, Largo, was arrested May 3 by OCSO Deputy Ashley Waskiewicz and charged with aggravat- ed battery on a law enforcement officer and battery on a law enforcement officer. Bond to be set. • Ozmani Robles, 22, Northwest Fourth Street, was arrested May 3 by OCSO Deputy Justin White and charged with unarmed robbery, battery touch or strike, false imprisonment and hinder- ing or delaying communication with law enforcement. No bond. • Ernie Higginbotham, 42, Southeast 86th boulevard, was arrested May 3 by OCSO Deputy Shane Bogner and charged with failure to report change get a ticket into the 50/50 raffle. These ven- dors support the charities, and it's appreci- ated when you support the vendors. If you would like to make a donation of an item to be raffled or give a monetary donation on behalf of Kyle, please contact Janice Pietro at 561-310-3285. of address and failure to register. Bond was set at $10,000. • Willair Stfort, 19, Naples, was arrested May 3 by OCSO Deputy Shane Hayles and charged with two counts of harassing in a first degree felony hear- ing and one count of battery touch or strike. Bond was set at $51,500. • Rudy Chavez, 24, McArthur Dairy Road, was arrested May 7 by OCSO Deputy Francisco Hemandez and charged with home invasion without a firearm, battery touch or strike, oper- ating a motor vehicle without a license and hindering or delaying contact with law enforcement. Bond to be set. This column lists arrests and not con- victions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found innocent or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this news- paper. The information will be confirmed and printed. Burroughs. "If the environment doesn't look nice, people will not come and open up a business." With its central location at the main in- tersection of Okeechobee, the CVS property plays a crucial role in how both residents and visitors view the city. "I did mention to the local manager while I was in the store that this issue was going to be on our agenda," said Okeechobee Mayor Dowling Watford shortly before city council members voted. "I thought it was fair to let him know. He responded that CVS does not let him take care of those things. He told me that the regional manager would be there the next day and he would let him know. Obviously, they weren't that concerned about it." The city council voted unanimously in favor of the motion /