2021-04-06 Handwritten MinutesCITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
APRIL 6, 2021, TOWN I-IALL MEETING
HANDWRITTEN MINUTES BY BOBBIE .1ENKINS
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Watford called the Town Hall meeting of the City Council for the City of Okeechobee to
order on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 600 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at
55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida.
The invocation was offered by
by BJ
II. ATTENDANCE
Mayor powling R. Watford, Jr.
Council Member Wes Abney
Council Member Clark
Council Member Jarriel
Council Member Keefe
DW , followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
PRESENT ABSENT
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City Attorney John Fumero _x_
City Administrator Marcos MontesDeOca _x_
City Clerk Lane Gamiotea _x_
Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins _x_
III. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Mayor Watford asked whether there were any agenda items to be added, deferred, or
withd rawn;
Item IV.A. and IV.B. was deferred to the April 20th meeting.
Add Item VII.F. discuss updating supervisor appraisal evaluations and a 360-evaluation
process.
B. Motion by Council Member BJ , seconded by Council Member
BK to approve the agenda as amended.
Mayor Watford_y_, Council Members Abney_y_, Clark_y_, Jarriel_y_, Keefe y_.
Motion Carried.
C. There were one agenda item forms or comment cards submitted for public
participation for any issues not on the agenda.
Jennifer w/ECOK partnering with Florida Chamber of Commerce and Stuart/Martin
Chamber to hold a political institute from 5/4-6, inspire people to run for office,
assumption of leadership role. You know firsthand how a working knowledge of issues
is needed. Need to make sure future leaders are informed as well. Appointed positions
far outweigh the elected position in the county. Service ECOK is proud to offer free of
charge, open to the general public, non-partisan.
DW-post on social media.
JT-any support the City can have supporting this.
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BK-send electronically.
JT-yes sent to Lane before meeting.
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. Proclamation declaring the City of Okeechobee a Purple Heart City.
THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED TO THE APRIL 20T" MEETING
B. Present a 25-Year Longevity Service Award to Police Sgt. Bettye Taylor.
THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED TO THE APRIL 20T" MEETING
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes — March 16, 2021 regular meeting and March 22, 2021 town hall
meeting.
Motion by Council Member BK , seconded by Council Member
WA to approve consent agent item A[March 16, 2021 regular meeting and
March 22, 2021 town hall meeting minutes].
Mayor Watford y_, Council Members Abney_y_, Clark y, Jarriel_y_, Keefe_y
Motion Carried.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
time: 605 PM
A. Motion to read by title only and adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1222, amending Code
Chapter 18, Code Enforcement (Exhibit 1).
Motion by Council Member MC , seconded by Council Member
WA to read proposed Ordinance No. 1222 by title only.
Mayor Watford_y_, Council Members Abney_y_, Clark_y_, Jarriel_y_, Keefe_y
Motion Carried.
City Attorney Fumero read proposed Ordinance No. 1222 by title only as follows: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 18,
ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AUTHORIZING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
MAGISTRATE TO CONSIDER FINE REDUCTIONS; INCREASING ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
AS PROVIDED IN THE ORDINANCE; AMENDING OTHER REVISIONS TO REFLECT THE
USE OF A MAGISTRATE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE
FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS AS PROVIDED IN THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Motion by Council Member MC , seconded by Council Member BJ
to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1222.
Public Comments: none
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JF-based on the very helpful comments received from council at the last meeting, staff is
recommending deferral of consideration of ordinance for a future meeting. We're going back to
make some additional refinements based on comments, bringing back in near future.
DW-madam clerk, need you to help me
CC-motion to postpone with no date certain. Can make a motion to lay it on the table since there is
no date certain.
WA-any questions or direction from us
JF-based on the questions posed last time, before bringing it back to you, brief you individually before
this is scheduled for consideration again to make sure all comments and questions captioned.
WA-several occasions talked about set up fee structure for reductions, first offense, multiple offenders,
so-on. My two cents, some type of a fee structure or a matrix/formula.
CK-going to discuss later, presentation today, our reason for recommending deferral. Vet out issues.
BK-so we will be able to ask questions.
WA-motion, BJ-second to postpone
Mayor Watford_y_, Council Members Abney_y_, Clark y_, Jarriel_y_, Keefe_y_
Motion Carried.
610 closed public hearing.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review and approve the 2020 Audited Financials - Debbie Goode, Carr, Riggs & Ingram
(Exhibit 2).
IR-thank you for entertaining Debbie Goode, Senior Auditor of the Firm, review everything with
onsite auditors. They do interchange onsite auditors on a regular basis. Jennifer always
interjects and looks at things in a fresh light. As it goes through, each person has the
opportunity to make recommendations for other things to review. I feel confident when they
leave, I also want to commend staff. They're actually the ones who do all the groundwork to
make sure things run smooth, following policies and procedures. Payroll, bids, evaluations, all
of these things are looked at. If they didn't happen at a staff level, it would roll in to the audit.
Debbie Goode-first appreciate kind comments, interesting job we have. But we are tough, and
you will see in many other reports have comments, clean audit report. Just do brief highlights.
First on page 5, independent auditors report, clean unmodified opinion. Page 21 you will see
that all other funds are rolled up. Go down the general fund, unassigned balance. Subsequent
years expenditures has been budgeted. 7.7 million available fund balance. Are we financially
sound, GFOA look at page 22, look at expenditures. 7.6 million for general fund. Back out
capital outlay. About 7 million to operate for one year. Recommend to keep 2 to 3 months aside
for operations, may have more money due to projects, 2 to 3 months is minimum balance.
Written comments when see this number decreasing. Financially sound based on that criteria.
Net change in fund balance $601,000 reduction this year. Look at total revenues and compared
year to year. Revenues $130,000 less than last year. Areas less money, $126000 less,
investment $119000 less. Taxes and intergovernmental revenues up slightly. $560000 more in
expenditures. $277000 increased in general government due to salary increase and added
positions. $208000 public safety increase over last year.
Page 24 & 25, pension trust funds. Want to see breakdown, page 54 & 55, this schedule is a
roll up to the numbers and breaks down in various plans. Page 63 shows budget to actual.
Page 64 Police plan: very well funded net pension liability 1.4 million asset in your plan, more
money than you need to payout. Positive 115% what liability is when compared to what is in
the plan. Very well funded. Don't often see that. Don't know what's going to happen in the
investment market.
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Page 65 Fire plan: $730000 asset, 117% funded,
Page 66 General plan: $858000 118% funded.
This is really great.
Page 70 — this is the OPEB liability is $29000 go up a little this year, differential because you
allow retirees purchase insurance at the same rate as the employees, implicit rate, costing you
more because of their age, booked as a liability, future liability, can fund this through a trust,
not a large enough balance to do that.
Page 75 — report on internal controls, totally clean report, no findings,
Page 76 — everything clean
Page 79 — complied with everything in FS.
Again, totally clean report. India does an excellent job on your financial accounting. Required
communication, not going thru the letter, estimates in financial statement are stated in this
report that starts on page 7.
Management signed a rep letter for disclosure. Every time we do unpredictable procedures.
We change things up each year. So that is my presentation. Be glad to answer questions
DW thank you, any questions. Thank you very much, and thank you India. You make us look
good. No comments is quite an accomplishment.
The highlights of the FY October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020, Audited Financial
Statements [as provided in Exhibit 2]. The City reflects total assets exceeded liabilities by
$19,628,412.00. The total revenues were $6,857,356.00, less total expenses of $7,629,895.00,
which resulted in a$772,539.00 decrease in net position.
Total net position decreased by $772,539.00 primarily as a result of $890,518.00 decrease in
total assets, and an increase of $97,489.00 in total liabilities. Deferred inflows related to
pensions decreased $238,912.00 and was offset by decrease of $23,454.00 of pension
outflows. The decrease in total assets was primarily due to a$555,050.00 decrease in current
assets due to a reduction of cash and investments in the current year to fund operations, a
$201,205.00 decrease in noncurrent assets due to a decrease in net pension asset, and a
decrease in capital assets of $134,253.00. The net change in current and noncurrent liabilities
was $97,489.00 as current liabilities increased by $35,281.00 related to timing of payables and
non-current liabilities increased by $62,208.00 resulting from an increase in the compensated
absences by $32,286.00 and an increase in the Other Post-Employment Benefits liability
obligation of $29,922.00.
The City's governmental funds reported combined ending fund balances of $10,901,587.00 a
decrease of $593,536.00 in comparison with the prior year. Approximately 72 percent of this
total amount $7,890,762.00, constitutes unassigned fund balance, which is available for
spending at the government's discretion. Assigned fund balances include $1,914,755.00 for
subsequent year's expenditures. Public facilities fund balance of $1,046,855.00 plus law
enforcement $15,990.00 are restricted funds based on their specific stipulated purpose. The
remainder of fund balance is non-spendable inventory of $33,225.00.
Page 63 provided the Budget to Actual for General Fund.
Actual Variance with
Original Final (on budgetary Final Budget
Budget Budget basis) positive (negative)
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Total Revenues
Total Expentlitures
$ 7,247,496.00 $ 6,905,873.00 $ 6,991,598.00 $ 85,725.00
$ 9,401,855.00 $ 7,955,661.00 $ 7,794,257.00 $ 161,404.00
Excess (deficiency) of revenues under (over)
expenditures $(2,154,359.00) $(1,049,788.00) $ (802,659.00) $ 247,129.00
Other Financing Sources (uses) $ 84,000.00 $ 65,700.00 $ 5,815.00 $ 115.00
Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other
financing sources over (under)expenditures and
other financing sources (uses) $(2,070,359.00) $ (984,088.00) $ (736,844.00) $
Fund Balances, beginning of Year $11,224,628.00 $11,224,628.00 $ 11,224,628.00 $
Fund Balances, end of Year $ 9,154,269.00 $10,240,540.00 $ 10,487,784.00 $
247,244.00
0.00
247,244.00
Motion-WA, 2"d-MC
Mayor WatFord_y_, Council Members Abney_y_, Clark_y_, Jarriel_y_, Keefe_y_.
Motion Carried.
B. Consider settlement of a lien on 1206 SW 5th Avenue in the foreclosure case of City of
Okeechobee v. Barbara Mills, in the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in
and for Okeechobee County Case NO. 47 2014 CA 000249, (City Case No. 190215011)
(Exhibit 3).
This property was the subject of a foreclosure action filed by the City in 2020. The property sold
to a new owner before it was set for the foreclosure auction and the new owner purchased it
subject to the lien. The new owner reached agreement with City staff of a recommended
settlement of the lien. The original lien amount is $7,425. The recommended settlement is
$3,667. The settlement amount is less than half of the original lien and will cover the City's
attorney's fees and administrative costs. Staff recommends settlement of the lien for $3,667.
CK just wanted to brief you. Settlement of a lien, foreclosure case file din 2020. Should the
council concur, the settlement will become effective an the lien released. This is a court case,
once it's in court, it has to be settled by council. That's why you recall the last one was signed
by the mayor
MC-how much of part of the settlement is the fines and legal fees. $2900 legal fees, balance
$767.
JF-this was not the person who caused the problems, they're the new owners.
CK-the issue of the attorney's fees is for the city to determine with the attorney. It shouldn't be
the person who negotiates what the attorney fees. are.
MC-do we go down less than 10% of the original fines.
CK-roughly 10% of fees.
BJ-it didn't go for auction
CK-it was sold before the auction occurred.
BJ-when we have one of these, and they're making a settlement, I know they're paying less for
the real estate, they know what the lien is prior to purchasing. We are trying to settle and get
rid of the problem. I don't want to see us go 2 or 5 years and give it all back. When they
purchase these properties they understand there is a lien on it.
JF-very good point. Couple of considerations, scenarios happen, does go to foreclosure, entire
lien is wiped off, the person has zero liability if they acquire after foreclosure. Trying to give
some kind of incentive. They won't buy it if they know the city is not going to negotiate. Take
that into consideration, the person purchasing didn't cause the problem, again goal 1 is to get
the property cleaned up. Attorney's fees are hard costs, and court costs by the way. Penalties
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is penal, wan t to hurt the person, different ways to look at it. Potential white knight willing to
purchase, want to encourage that type of behavior. After the auction, no attorneys fees,
everything wipes off. These are going to be some of the
MC-if we go to auction, we never get reimbursed for liens or attorneys fees.
CK-lien is extinguished.
JF-only in foreclosure, lien travels with property. Significant pros and cons.
BJ-this is in your presentation
Motion by Council Member BK , seconded by Council Member BJ
to approve a settlement agreement in the amount of $3667.00 for a lien on 1206 SW 5tn
Avenue in the foreclosure case of City of Okeechobee v. Barbara Mills, in the Circuit
Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County Case NO. 47 2014
CA 000249, (City Case No. 190215011).
Mayor Watford_y_, Council Members Abney_y_, Clark_y_, Jarriel y_, Keefe_y
Motion Carried.
C. Presentation and discussion concerning code enforcement circuit court process (Exhibit
4).
CK-this is part 2. What id like to do tonight is to distinguish and get all to understand what the
magistrate process vs. circuit court process. Roger had a trial this week so wasn't able to
attend.
Special Magistrate Process - Quasi-judicial hearing to determine violation and fine
• Evidence
• Notice & due process
• Staff recommends fine based on schedule in City Code
• Magistrate issues Lien/Order
Florida Statutes 162.03
Staff recommends daily fine to accrue until property becomes compliant
Code Violations and Fees
• Minimum -- $25
• Maximum -- $500
City of Okeechobee Code Appendix G Table 3
CK-it's a little bit irregular, there's two parts in your code, Ch. 18 and citations can be issued.
This schedule was adopted under alternate issue tickets. That's not the way the city has been
operating but what was adopted. Staff uses this fine schedule to make recommendations to
magistrate for daily fines.
BJ-does this need to be updated.
CK-not necessarily. It has three tiers. It does give you different citations to code. Typically staff
comes in at the middle of the road.
JF-even though the schedule was adopted by a different process, schedule is fine, past policy
that was 90% reduction.
BJ-timeframe with this.
CK-when it is presented, staff recommends the number of days,
WA-daily fines?
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CK-yes, if it's a situation where more major work was required, may recommend a longer period
of time to get into compliance. Many times, no one shows up to hearings. A lot of times the
property owner is not present.
BJ-abandoned vehicle, penalty, lets say you gave them 14 days, nothing happens, where do
we go?
CK-statute allow s90 days after you file a lien to start the foreclosure process.
WA-14 day grace period, day 15 starts daily fine.
BJ-after 90 days?
CK-no city has ability to file a foreclosure action. Statute allows, not saying you have to. Another
words, absent property owner, that's the progression to follow if you choose to do that.
WA-I'm in the construction trade, says here that working without a building permit, FBC
violations, violations of southern building code, why does that fall under this code violations,
not building dept.
CK-those are things that have a regulatory requirements, enforcement comes under code
enforcement.
WA building official can't fine someone. It has to go through the magistrate process because
they're entitled to due process.
JF-building dept can say cease and desist. When this was adopted, you can have all the
regulations you want, you have to have someone out looking. The eyes and ears would be
conde enforcement officer.
CK-typical for other cities
JF-keep in mind too, this empowered code enforcement officer to write a ticket and impose a
fine. It hasn't been exercised in the past.
HS-it has been exercised. We took them to circuit court.
JF-without a magistrate, notice or due process, writing ticket is a big deal, that's authority that's
not exercised right.
DW-may suggest, pretty long presentation, let her go ahead unless you have any specific
questions.
CK-absorb material, nothing that has to be done tonight.
Magistrate shall consider the following factors in determining the amount of the fine:
• Gravity of the violation
• Actions taken to correct the violation
• Any previous violations
§162.09(2)(b), F.S.
Magistrate issues Lien/Order
• Time to comply
• Daily fine begins after specified date to comply
• Staff records Lien
Statute allows magistrate to consider fine reduction request prior to City filing court action.
§162.09(2)(c), F.S. (delegate this part of the process to the magistrate)
If property comes into compliance —
1. Property owner may request fine reduction — forms asked what the reasons are
2. Hearing to consider fine reduction — typically have talked to staff
3. Magistrate issues Order determining fine reduction (if any), must be in
compliance before considering reduction.
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Magistrate may reduce a fine imposed based on factors listed 162.09(2)(c), F.S.
Factors may include:
• the nature and circumstances of the violation
• risk to public health or safety
• length of time it took respondent to come into compliance
• is respondent a repeat violator
• The maximum fine that could have been imposed
Two Potential Outcomes:
• Compliance & Payment
• Non-compliance or Non-payment of lien, at that point is when you would go to court
Steps before filing suit:
1. Courtesy Card from City
2. Time to comply
3. Notice of Violation from City
4. Time to comply (typically 14 - 30 days)
5. Lien/Order issued by magistrate
6. Time to comply (typically 14 - 30 days)
7. Fine reduction request heard by magistrate
8. Time to comply (90 days)
9. Statute allows foreclosure action to occur 3 months after Lien/Order filed
BK-last time we talked about an alternative avenue and when that will be, previous slide was
talking about options. Saving your time and costs, and courthouse stuff, for people that are
interested in cleaning up the city by purchasing these properties. If there is an option to get that
done before going to foreclosure.
CK-certainly appropriate, we have an absentee owner, honestly what I see, perspective buyer
get in touch with owner and effectuate a sale, that's what you want.
BK-I don't have the time to follow code enforcement stuff and publish on Facebook. Is there a
way to let people know. At what point do they introduce themselves. Is there something to set
up since we are about to revise that chapter?
JF-I think that's a separate issue from the ordinance, remember there's a lien, anyone can see
that. Nobody is ever surprised when they acquire the property. They knew exactly what is there.
If they have questions, contact us. They can never claim ignorance, that's why its recorded.
The city is always flexible with the fines.
BK-inserting alternate avenue before you have filed.
CK-no fees until action is filed in circuit court.
JF-in the future this is not a fast-moving train, owner given multiple opportunities before it gets
to the attorney.
BK-so outside of a potential buyer, there's nothing for us to post that. Jus the luck of interested
parties.
JF-Chief, MDO, CK, and myself vetted pros and cons on getting information out there. Pros
and Cons of city acquiring properties, putting on Facebook, came to the decision of not getting
into another business. Ultimately decided to let it be.
BJ-what you're saying there, once the property is sold our lien is wiped away. Why wouldn't
the city put a bid in to cover the attorney's fees and costs to recover?
JF-put in a bid $1 above judgement, we now own the property, the property has problems, we
take city staff and money to clean up the property or leave it in the condition its in and get into
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the real estate marketing program, find a buyer to go through surplus, spending $10 to get $7
back. Believe me these are good questions, we went through several reiterations to see.
CK-what we found, couple of matters coming up in auction, but they have huge tax liens on
them. In doing this exercise, run a title report. $200 to find out what else is on the property. You
are buying a liability.
JF-one of the properties, economic development potential, in most cases you don't see the
value.
BJ-tax lien comes before anything.
CK-sale at the courthouse at 11 am on April 14t". Two properties up for sale, interested in that,
MDO can give them information.
BP-huge education on this whole process, a lot more complicated than we realized. Always
better even if we spend more time, get compliance before we get to any type of court action.
Even includes a 3�d party buying and getting a reduction, at least recouping the taxpayers
money.
BJ-we have to stick to our guns, if we don't get a penny out of it, foreclose and clean up.
BP-new owner doesn't comply. Its going to be really hard to do what we want to do fast and
efficient.
CK-many instances, we had a property sitting there, Walgreens wasn't getting a notice, when
the demand letter was issued, we got their attention. Many times you get someone's attention
when you file a foreclosure action.
State law allows magistrate to authorize the City attor�ey to file circuit court action to foreclose
the lien 3 months after lien is filed. §162.09(3), F.S.
Circuit Court Process
State law allows magistrate to authorize the City attorney to file circuit court action to foreclose
the lien 3 months after lien is filed. §162.09(3), F.S.
• City files suit to foreclose the lien (except homestead)
• City records Notice of Lis Pendens
• Purchaser is on notice of lien in public records
Potential outcomes:
1. Prior to auction, voluntary buyer must satisfy the lien and achieve compliance.
2. Buyer purchases at auction. City lien is discharged by the sale. If no compliance, City
may issue new Notice of Violation.
Private sale prior to Foreclosure Judgement
• Buyer contacts the city to determine amount of lien
• Buyer purchases property subject to the lien
Magistrate is no longer involved; Release of Lien is between buyer and City
Release of Lien
City Council may approve a release of lien when property is in compliance and
• lien is paid in full
OR
• City agrees to reduced amount
§162.09(3), F.S.
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MC leaves chamber at 707 pm
Circuit Court Judgement and sale at auction
• Court issues Judgement foreclosing the lien
• Court sets date for sale at auction
• Anyone may bid on the property
• Clerk issues Certificate of Title
• City lien is discharged by the sale
Short recess 707 PM
Called back to order 709PM
DW-let me start by saying, you want advice from us on the new ordinance. Page 6 of
presentation, we need to determine if we want the magistrate to file the action, right now
foreclosure recommended to council, or go ahead and authorize magistrate to do automatically.
CK-that is one decision, the fine reduction is the other. You will need to decide at some point.
BJ-going to bring back to us
JF-yes but we need advice. 2"d bite at the apple to ask magistrate to reduce fine, the magistrate
makes an evidentiary determination. Coming to council is a 3rd request, we recommend it reside
with the special magistrate, if it stays with you it puts you in an awkward position. I don't think
you're going to see foreclosure.
WA-again council come up with a matrix to give the guideline to go by
DW-I think if you look on page 4, FS the magistrate has several factors he considers to reduce
fine. I understand but my problem is, if we say first time offender, reduce a certain percent, but
the problem is there may be factors he's considering that may warrant, death in family, heirs
have taken over and corrected problem. We would have had this corrected a month ago, he
may say I agree with you. That's my problem with setting a certain matrix, there may be other
factors to consider by the judge. I agree there needs to be some punishment, if we're going to
allow the magistrate to reduce the fines, we appoint him, he considers all those factors, that
makes since if we want to relinquish authority and give guidelines.
BK-administrative f3ee, another presentation.
CK-in ordinance. Increase to $50 instead of $25.
BK-FS guideline for admin fee,
CK-I believe there is a max.
BK-FS setting fines and fees, appendix g here's a ticket for abandon vehicle, political sign,
we've been using the ticketing fee structure as a guideline.
C K-yes
BK-I wouldn't mind seeing increasing the admin fee to a very nice number and come up with a
flat fee for a violation fine or fee, vs. appendix g because it really bothers me with all the
reasons, now they're faced with a large amount of fines. We have a nice admin fee and a
minimized daily accrual fee that when they come into compliance or go to the magistrate for a
fine reduction, maybe we authorize magistrate to reduce it to $100 + admin fee, or just the
admin fee thaYs going to cover our cost, and do away with appendix g, because sometimes it's
not the middle of the road penalty that's assessed. It really comes down to personal bias, not
speaking to new code officials, seen it in the past. So if we set a flat fee for a daily accrual fee,
up the admin fee, and there is no negotiating admin fee, just requesting reduction of accrued
fine.
DW-do we have to justify the admin fee
CK-typically not a large amount, could be a few $100
BK-recommend go to $200 and get rid of appendix g and set a minimum flat fee violation
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BJ-the only thing I had with it, if you go to some of these hearings, you hear the same excuses
over and over. I think violations are a little different, somebody didn't cut grass or safety issues,
different code enforcements here. I don't know what the average is.
CK-staff suggesting 90% reduction, plus admin fee
WA-do we know what the actual costs are? What does it cost to process a case?
CK-we can certainly have staff provide that info.
DW-lets try to get one of these solved, lets have them come up with the calculation, hard to
defend going above what it costs.
JF what may appear arbitrary, would be a minimum fee everyone would pay, that is what would
smack it. Each case is very different. Make less subjective, but the mayor made a good point,
there are unique situations and factors that come into play.
DW lets have staff come back with recommended fee
WA-have 3 categories, based on time.
BP-admin fees aren't going to be what you think.
JF-must be the actual staff costs.
DW-can we have the staff look at this, they can discuss it, they know better than what we do.
Then make a recommendation on the amount of fee. Look at different options, they know what
works and doesn't work. That ok........yes.
Fine reduction-consensus allow magistrate to do the fine reductions since he has all of the
information
BJ-don't have a problem with that, if it gets to a point where we think it's gone too far, we sent
a message.
MC-change of property, death in family, people inherit house have the problem. Limit the
magistrate to a certain amount of money, come back to board.
BK-you're back to the foreclosure stuff when we're talking about the 2nd bite of the apple, this
is pre-foreclosure.
MC-I'm
AS-are you talking about change of ownership, kids don't know what's going on?
MC-basically yes, now someone from out of town has inherited it, they'll still be liable for the
fines,
CK-it depends on the timing, if it's still under the magistrate, he'll consider that. Set parameters
or give policy directions.
MC-95% of the cases, magistrate can make that decision. There are situations, normally a
change of ownership.
Dw-y9ou don't think he'll consider that.
AS he'll consider that.
MC-in the future, we're going to limit
DW-do we thin in general make that decision, yes .............
DW-do we want to say we want to limit him to the percentage he can reduce, yes...... have an
idea?
MC-no, use to come in with fines of $10000 reducing fines to $100, oh yeah this guy is going
to pay. I thought it should have been a$1000, so yeah I'm the one who's outspoken, we
shouldn't be.
JF-the magistrate was only acting on the staff recommendation. The magistrate gives a lot of
difference to the staff, he doesn't independently say hey let's do 90%
DW-it comes to him first, then we accept or reject it
WA-set a percentage.
DW-I think that would pose a problem, I would never agree if I was a violator. It puts us in a
very bad position. I wasn't in favor of a magistrate, we've hired a professional. I think he has
done a very good job managing the code situation. If vve're going to do fine reductions, I think
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he should make that decision, I don't like appealing it to the council, I'd take it if I had the option.
Fine reduction through council who wants my vote, better than the magistrate who's trained in
law. We have to give them some direction..
MC-I would like to see it tiered based on number of offenses.
BK-magistrate to make decision
BJ-tiered
WA-tiered
DW-last item to determine is foreclosure action approved by council or allow magistrate to send
to attorney after 90 days.
JF-I'd prefer the council make that decision
WA-council
BJ-council
MC-council
DW-that's the easiest one we solved. What other....do we want to change anything in the
matrix.
BK-we can use this for immediate tickets,
DW-flat fine no matter what the violation, or a grouping of violations, different fines for different
violations.
MC-we're going to have to re-invent the wheel.
DW-more serious when a building is about to collapse than the 10" grass.
BK-looking at the middle $100,
CK-this is a guideline, concept is the recommendation. Every situation is different, caution
having guidelines and flexibility. Encourage you to take time and look at this, maybe come back
with recommendations. Ask chief questions,
JF-we'll look at what other cities are doing
BJ-if you could break it down into 3 or 4 different groups.
DW-when we get the ordinance, realize we're going to pick it apart as well.
CK-do you want to hear from the magistrate at the next meeting. I'd like to work with staff before
we come back for at least 30 days,
BJ-hear from him after we come up with these things. Bring him after we get all of this together.
DW-have him look at it too.
D. Approve a 30-day extension for the Taylor Creek SE 8t" Avenue Stormwater
Conveyance Project PW 02-00-12-20.
MDO-project going really well, one of the structures took a little bit longer, we do have time with
the grant. There is a possibility that we complete within the time, 30 days is airing on the side
of caution.
Motion by Council Member BJ , seconded by Council Member BK
to approve a 30-day extension for the Taylor Creek SE 8th Avenue Stormwater
Conveyance Project PW 02-00-12-20.
Mayor Watford y_, Council Members Abney_y_, Clark_y , Jarriel y_, Keefe_y_
Motion Carried.
E. Consider a landscape incentive program and suspension of building department
commercial irrigation fees of $84.00 until August 31, 2021.
MDO-this is an idea, we've heard from town hall and citizens, how can we get our businesses
involved to make the city look better. Hands kind of tied, can't buy plants for people. I
volunteered my time to start doing landscape plan review, still take them in. again more to spur
businesses to do this, no permit fee, can't make them do it, but community project overall.
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DW-how would you inform?
MDO-chamber, website, ECOK, OKMS, letter, basically no fee, free review for commercial
business. Hope it will spur something.
BK-you came up with this all by yourself?
BJ-not that much money, spur someone to spruce up.
Motion by Council Member BJ , seconded by Council Member MC
to approve a landscape incentive program and suspension of building department
commercial irrigation fees of $84.00 until August 31, 2021.
Mayor WatFord_y_, Council Members Abney_y_, Clark_y_, Jarriel_y_, Keefe_y_
Motion Carried.
Added ITEM F: BK-real brief, couple years ago brought up supervisor level evaluations. I'm
really big on evaluations having received them, and having been a supervisor and provided
them. Feel it's important to have an appropriate evaluation. Supervisory level shouldn't be the
same for non-supervisory staff. Different level, I would just like to, spurred this year, we were
emailed evaluations from Chief Peterson, same one for all employees. Don't agree with it,
different level. In researching stumbled upon a 360-evaluation process. Talked to City attorney
about this, basically what I'm interested in is the bottom-up evaluation. We affect staff lives,
and it doesn't have to go that way. Implement 360 process. Attorney or HR explain.
DW-City Clerk
CC-defer to attorney because he has on hand experience with 360evalatuions.
JF-360 review allows supervisor to be reviewed by the people they supervise and colleagues
and a manager. Usually in a large organization, in my firm, when everyone is given an annual
perFormance review. Anyone can provide comments on that persons supervisory or
management skills. Compilation of comments with no names are given. You get the comments
with no names. That's in a private company, public records don't come into play. I will tell you
this, I did talk to lane about, this is not a tool to determine a promotion or more money, tool to
help you become a better manager or supervisor. Not tied to salary or promotional
opportunities. Learning tool.
DW-would we like the clerk to investigate this further. Do we want to ask her to look into different
evaluations like we did for the administrator
BK-at a minimum it is appropriate. Different dept heads have peers to reach out to. This tool
that this attorney elaborated on is mainly for to make the staff more efficient.
DW-public records issue.
CC-do research and bring back to council
VIII. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE
JF-quick update on transfer of fire services to county. Yesterday through MDO who provided a
very detailed update to fire personnel.
DW-is that what we received.
JF-yes, deadlines that need to be met. There are 5 that have yet obtained Paramedic
certification, not all of them will be obtaining by the May 1St deadline. There are only 3 temp
positions, if one of the 7 taking the program does not complete the program, it is possible to
bump those who are not in the program. Reminding them of this. Told that the county has made
ride time available. Friendly nudge and reminder of important deadlines, gave them pension
forms again. Moving forward very quickly. Separate email from CK regarding union letter. We
are going to meet with representatives. Nothing to bargain, we let them know that. County has
sent similar letter. Not meeting together with county. Not group meetings
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DW-MDO &you meet with them
JF-may have to do a closed session, will keep you apprised. There will be no employees after
June 15t
WA-so the county position is the same
JF-county employees not being impacted so no bargaining
Code Enforcement drafting intake forms, institutionalize the process. Brantley parcel-sheriff's
office has approved the levy sale. May 4, 2021 at 11AM. Capetta parcel and Kemp parcel
foreclosure process. South Florida BBQ will be set for foreclosure. Extraordinary
circumstances. Unfortunate that we have to do these things.
IX. COUNCIL COMMENTS
MC-thank them for digging out drainage ditches and replacing culverts, happy in our
neighborhood.
BK-nikki freed — email from her office. Announced food waste prevention week. Caught my
eye, but wondering if you all get these emails. Forward it to our school board counterparts.
Cafeteria dumps loads of food. Parking is an issue, asked about parking spots on Park Street.
Don't see any. Aging population. Not to include northerners, see more disabled parking spots.
DA-we will be starting on the new ADA ramps next week, associated spots with those ramps.
DW-just be aware that's going to be an issue
BK-I don't see any tickets written to the cowboy, I don't park across 5 parking spots on park
street.
BJ-give my time to Wes
WA-don't have anything. Curious on Raulerson property. Primitive Baptist Church.
DW-think we can request a tax sale, staff needs to investigate that. By next meeting.
X. The meeting was adjourned at 806 P.M.
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APRIL 6, 2021, TOWN HALL MEETING ,
HANDWRITTEN MINUTES BY LANE GAMIOTEA � i
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Watford called the Town Hall meeting of the City Co ncil for the City of
Okeechobee to order on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at P.M. in the City
Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee,
Florida.
The invocation was offered by (� , followed by the Pledge of __;_,.p,
Allegiance led by J �; �
II. ATTENDANCE
Mayor powling R. Watford, Jr.
Council Member Wes Abney
Council Member Clark
Council Member Jarriel
Council Member Keefe
STAFF ATTENDANCE NOTED:
City Attorney John Fumero
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A. Mavor Watford asked whether there were any agenda items to be added,
deferred, or withdrawn ttem IV.A. was deferred to the April 20t" meeting.
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to approve the agenda as present /amende . .
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Motio arried ailed.
C. There were � agenda item forms or comment cards submitted for
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IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. Proclamation declaring the City of Okeechobee a Purple Heart City.
THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED TO THE APRIL 20T" MEETING
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B. Present a 25-Year Longevity Service Award to Police Sgt. Bettye Taylor.
Ms. Bettye Taylor was presented a$500.00 Longevity Service Award and a framed
certificate which read "In recognition of your 25-years of service, hard work, and
dedication to the City its citizens and your fellow employees from April 3 1996 through
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A. Approvai of Minutes — March 16, 2021 regular meeting and March 22, 2021 town
hall meeting. � ��� _�_
Motion by Council Member �_, seconded by Council Member ��...
— - Mayor W �, Councii Members Abney�, Clark�, Jarriel�, Keefe�.
Motio arrie Failed.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE time: ��� PM
�A. Motion to read by title only and adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1222, amending
.._._ �.�. ..__._.4 _ Code Chapter 18, Code Enforcement (Exhibit 1).
Motio by Council Member m� , seconded by Council Member
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Mayor Wa �, Council Members Abne���, Clark �� , Jarriel�, Keefe�.
Moti arried/ ailed.
City Attorney Fumero read proposed Ordinance No. 1222 by title only as follows: "AN
pRDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER
18, ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AUTHORIZING THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT MAGISTRATE TO CONSIDER FINE REDUCTIONS; INCREASING
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AS PROVIDED If� THE ORDINANCE; AMENDING OTHER
REVISIONS TO REFLECT THE USE OF A MAGISTRATE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE FORECLOSURIE PROCEEDINGS AS PROVIDED IN THE
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLI�CT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Motion by Council Member m� , seconded by Council Member
to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1222.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review and approve the 2020 Audited Financials - Debbie Goode, Carr, Riggs &
Ingram (Exhibit 2). � � �Jr��-��'��, (1�'1�� �E�i �•C�� �
Motion by Council Member _, seconded by Council Member
Fiscal Year 2019-20 audited financials [as presented].
FY October 1, 2019 September 30, 2020; [as provided in Exhibit 2], totat assets
exceeded liabilities by $19,628,412.00. The total revenues were $6,857,356.00, less
total expenses of $7,629,895.00, which resulted in a$772,539.00 decrease in net
position.
Total net position decreased by $772,539.00 primarily because of $890,518.00
decrease in total assets, and an increase of $97,489.00 in total liabilities. Deferred
inflows related to pensions decreased $238,912.00 and was offset by decrease of
$23,454.00 of pension outflows. The decrease in total assets was primarily due to a
$555,050.00 decrease in current assets due to a reduction of cash and investments in
the current year to fund operations, a$201,205.00 decrease in noncurrent assets due
to a decrease in net pension asset, and a dlecrease in capital assets of $134,253.00.
. The net change in current and noncurrent liabilities was $97,489.00 as current liabilities
increased by $35,281.00 related to timinc� of payables and non-current liabilities
.. increased by $62,208.00 resulting from an i�crease in the compensated absences by
$32,286.00 and an increase in the Other PGst-Employment Benefits liability obligation
� of $29,922.00. The City's governmental funds reported combined ending fund balances
of $10,901,587.00 a decrease of $593,536.00 in comparison with the prior year.
Approximately 72 percent of this total amount $7,890,762.00, constitutes unassigned
fund balance, which is available for spendinc� at the government's discretion. Assigned
fund balances include $1,914,755.00 for subsequent year's expenditures. Public
facilities fund balance of $1,046,855.00 plus law enforcement $15,990.00 are restricted
funds based on their specific stipulated purpase. The remainder of fund balance is non-
spendable inventory of $33,225.00.
Pa e 63 rovided the Bud et to actuai Variance with
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Actual for General Fund. aud9et Budget basis) positive (negativej
Total Revenues $ 7,247,496.00 $ 6,905,873.00 $ 6,991,598.00 $ 85,725.00
Total Expenditures $ 9,401,855.00 $ 7,955,661.00 $ 7,794,257.00 $ 161,404.00
Excess (deficiency) of revenues under (over)
expentlitures $(2,154,359.00) $(1,049,788.00) $ (802,659.00) $ 247,129.00
Other Financing Sources (uses) $ 84,000.00 $ 65,700.00 $ 5,815.00 $ 115.00
Excess (deficiency) of revenues antl other
financing sources over (under)expenditures and
other financing sources (uses) $(2,070,359.00) $ (984,088.00) $ (736,844.00) $ 247,244.00 �
Fund Balances, beginning of Year $11,224,628.00 $11,224,628.00 $ 11,224,628.00 $ 0.00
Fund Balances, end of Year $ 9,154,269.00 $10,240,540.00 $ 10,487,784.00 $ 247,244.00
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B. Consider settlement of a lien on 1206 SW 5t" Avenue in the foreclosure case of
City of Okeechobee v. Barbara Mills, in the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial
Circuit in and for Okeechobee County Case NO. 47 2014 CA 000249, (City Case
No. 190215011) (Exhibit 3). r
Motion by Council Member __ f`� , seconded by Council Member
to approve, [as recommended by Staff, in the amount of $� L�(a 7�� , 1206
SW 5t'' Avenue in the foreclosure] .
This property was the subject of a foreclosur�� action filed by the City in 2020.
The property sold to a new owner before it was set for the foreclosure auction and the
new owner purchased it subject to the lien.
The new owner reached agreement with City staff of a recommended settlement of the
lien. The original lien amount is $7,425. The rE�commended settlement is $3,667; amount
• is less than half of the original lien and uvitl cover the City's attorney's fees and
administrative costs.
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Statute allows magistrate to consider fine reduction request rior to City filing court
action. §162.09(2)(c) If property comes into compliance —���0-'�- u' �``^(���-��"
1. Property owner may request fine reductian ��/j�j p� (��iClr' �1rZGCc2�1C1� •
2. Hearing to consider fine reductian
3. Magistrate issues Order determining fine reduction (if any)
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• The maximum fine that could have been imposed
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• Non-compliance or�N�paM y�1m�e�nt�of-I'�en � . _
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Magistrate may reduce a fine imposed based on factors listed §162.09(2)(c), Factors
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• risk to public health or safety
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1. Courtesy Card from City �;�,�� �� ��,�,.� ;� ���1 ��3r, �,���
2. T i m e to co m p l y d- ��-�t� L�, � M..(��1.�,,�t,� n_ ���1u,Gl,� �c,�,rt,L�
3. Notice of Violation from City �'�,� �; �--p���� (� o
4. Time to comply (typically 14 - 30 days) 1,,� �,� �l'� ;�_:Q.�QIYV ZO �►�C�
5. Lien/Order issued by magistrate ��,l /�.- < <. , ���
6. Time to comply (typically 14 - 30 days) ��c� e �.c�j1,( I S'`�%�uc,4� � l� '�c-r�uJ��
7. Fine reduction request heard by magistrate (� ,,g., ;��� ���� �� �� ��
8. Time to comply (90 days) �`'"'�I
9. Statute allows foreclosure action to occur� 3 months after Lien/Order filed�•
State law allows magistrat� to authorize�t�e�City attorney to file circuit court action to
foreclose the lien 3 months after lien is filed. §��62.09(3), ��-���5 C�L� r
�Circuit Court Process. State law allows magistrate to authorize the City attorney to file
- circuit court action to foreclose the lien 3 months after lien is filed. §162.09(3),
• City files suit to foreclose the lien (except homestead)
• City records Notice of Lis Pendens
• Purchaser is on notice of lien in public rec;ords
Potential outcomes:
1. Prior to auction, voluntary buyer must satisfy the lien and achieve compliance.
2. Buyer purchases at auction. City lien is discharged by the sale. If no compliance,
City may issue new Notice of Violation.
Private sale prior to Foreclosure Judgement :� �` �". ' T �,
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ien. City Council may approve a release of i'ien when property is in compliance and ,
lien is paid in full OR City agrees to reduced amount §162.09(3)
Circuit Court Judgement and sale at auction
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• Court sets date for sale at auction�
• Anyone may bid on the property�
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D. Approve a 30-day extension for the Taylor Creek SE 8t" Avenue Stormwater
;� Conveyance Project PW 02-00-12-20. `
Motion by Council Member �__, seconded by Council Member !
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Motio a rie � ailed.
E. Consider a landscape incentive progr�m and suspension of building department
commercial irrigation fees of $84.00 until August 31, 2021. — j
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