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Date: October 5, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council Members
FR: Gary Ritter, City Administrator
India Riedel, Finance Department
RE: City Council Additional Agenda Item October 5, 2021
ADDED ITEM
Exhibit 3
10/5/2021
Suggested Motion: Approve amendment to the Capital Project Fund Budget for 2021-
2022 in the amount of $50,000 for a total projected expense for fiscal year 2022 of
$100,000 for the Cattleman's Square (Park 5).
Background: During the budgetary process of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and at the first Public
Hearing, a representative of the Frank Altobello Trust announced they would match any
additional funds obligated by the City up to $100,000. The consensus of the City Council was to
receive the maximum match from the Frank Altobello Trust, so it was agreed that a budget
amendment to add an additional $50,000 for Cattleman's Square would be processed
immediately after the first of the new fiscal year.
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
C. Motion by Council Member Jarriel, seconded by Council Member Ciark to
approve Okeechobee Main StreeYs request to ptace personalized hometown
V2terans' banners in the do�vntown area during the month of November to
celebrate aur local Veterans [as provided in Exhibit 10] Motio� Carried
Unanimously.
D. Motion by Council Member Keefe, seconded by Council Member Jarriel to aecept
the four selected firms for the Request For Qualification No. ADM 01-32-07-21
as pre-qualified to utilize when needed [as provided in Exhibit 11j. Motion
Carried Unanimously.
E. Motivn by Council Member Clark, seconded by Council Member Jarriel to
authorize the City Administrator to approve temporary part-time positions when
appropriate; i.e. full-time personnel absent fo� an extended period of time;
workCoad requiring additional resources [as provided in Exhibit 12]. Motion
Carried Unanimousty
F. Motion by Councii Member Jarriel, seconded by Council Member Clark to appoint
Gary Ritter as the City Administrator effective September 21. 2021, completing
the three-month probationary period. Motion Carried Unanimously.
G. ITEM ADDED T� AGENDA: Motion by Council Member Jarriel, seconded by
Council Member Keefe to approve the recommendation from the Flagler Park
Design Review Advisory Committee far the Cattlemen's Square Park [as
presented in Exhibit 14]. Motion Carried Unanimously.
An oKer was presented by Mr. Frank Irby, as Chair and on behalf of the Frank
Altobello Trust. to contribute a monetary donation of up to 5100,000.00 to match
future funds expended by the City for this project. The consensus of the Council
was to accept the monetary donation.
H. Motion by Council Member Clark, seconded by Counci( Member Chandler to
promote Assistant Police Chief Donald Hagan to Chief of Poiice effective
September 1, 2021 (as provided in Exhibit 13]. Motion Carried Unanimously.
City Clerk Lane Gamiotea administered the Oath of Office as follows: 'I, Dnna(d
C. Hagan, do solemnly s+rrear that I will support, protect, and defend the
Constitution and Govemment of the United States and of the State of Florida, that
I am duly Gualified to hold oKce under the Constitution of the state; and that I will
well and faithfully perform the duties of the Office of the Chief of Police for the
City of Okeechobee, Florida on which I am about to enter, So help me God." And
thereafier sha(I devote personal attention to the duties of the affice, and continue
in office until a successor is appointed by the Mayor and Cfty Council of the City
of Okeechobee, Florida. He was pinned with his Chief Badge by his wife and
chiidren.
IX. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE
Attorney Fumero introduced the firm's new Attorney, Gloria Velasquez, who has
extensive knoUi!edge with planning and deve�opment.
X. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
Adminisfrator Ritter provided a brief update on the progress being made with the sale of
lots within the City Commerce Center.
XI. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Chandler expressed his appreciation for Staff and the FPDRAC for
working diligently to finalize a plan for Cattlemen's Square. Councif Member Jarriel
recognized the incoming leadership and spoke briefly on the possibility of lowering the
millage rate for next FY. Council Members Keefe and Clark echoed all comments.
Mayor Watford informed everyone of the upcoming lunch being held for all first
responders on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 12:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the VFW Post
10539; all are mvited.
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