2022-03-15 Ex 07Exhibit 7
3/15/2022
RESOLUTION NO.2022-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY TO MAKE AND PERFECT A GRANT APPLICATION
FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM;
PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS
PROVISION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida Boating Improvement Program ("FBIP") was established in accordance with ss.
206.606(1)(b)3.,F.S., to fund local projects to provide recreational channel markings and other
uniform waterway markers, public boat ramps, lifts, and hoists, marine railways, and other public
launching facilities, derelict vessel removal, and other local boating related activities; and
WHEREAS, the FBIP provides funding through competitive grants for boating access projects and other
boating -related activities on coastal and/or inland waters of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee ("City") is an eligible program participant in the State of Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida; that the City
presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and
properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City:
Section 1. Legislative Findings and Intent.
a. The City has complied with all requirements and procedures of Florida law in processing and
advertising this Resolution.
b. The City is interested in applying for project and grant approval, receiving, and accepting grant
funds and carrying out a project for the enjoyment of the citizens of the City and the State of
Florida which project will have a multiplicity of benefits to the City and the State which project
is commonly known as and referred to as the "Boat Access Improvements Project' ("Project').
c. Financial assistance from the FBIP is essential to the implementation of the development of the
Project.
d. The City has developed and maintained a very good relationship with the State of Florida
and its agencies over the years and the City and State have worked well together in grant and
funding relationships for the benefit of the State of Florida and its public welfare.
Section 2. Approval of FBIP Grant.
a. The City Council of the City hereby approves the FBIP grants for the Project.
b. The City Administrator is authorized to make application and re -application, as needed, to the
State of Florida under the FBIP grant program in the amount of $77,035.20.00 on behalf of
the City in order to obtain partial funding from the State of Florida for the Project.
c. The City Administrator is authorized to encumber matching funds in the amount of $3,500.00
on behalf of the City in order to obtain funding, as referenced herein, from the State of Florida
for the Project.
Section 3. Covenants of the City of Okeechobee.
a. The City certifies to the State of Florida and agrees that:
1) The City will accept the terms and conditions set forth in FBIP grant agreement.
2) The City has the ability and intention to finance the cost of the Project and that the
Project will be operated and maintained at the expense of the City for public use.
3) The City will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion,
disability, or national origin in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed
pursuant to the FBIP grant for the Project and shall comply with the terms and intent of
the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Public Law 88-352 (1964) and all other
controlling law. The City shall design and construct all facilities relating to the Project
in order to fully comply with all laws, statutes, rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances
relating to accessibility by disabled persons including, but not limited to, the Americans
With Disabilities Act. The City shall also comply with all other applicable Federal, State,
and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and requirements.
4) The City will maintain adequate financial records on the Project to substantiate claims
for reimbursement and in orderto appropriately accomplish any and all pre -audits and post -
audits of the expenditure of public funds as well as a performance review of the Project
and the achievement of the goals and objectives of the FBIP grant program.
Resolution No. 2022-02, Page 1 of 2
Section 4. Implementing administrative actions.
a. The Mayor of the City is hereby authorized to execute the grant agreements relating to the FBIP
grant program.
b. The City Administrator, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to implement the
provisions of this Resolution by means of such administrative actions as may be deemed
appropriate.
c. The City Administrator is hereby authorized to expend such City funds as may be necessary to
accept and implement the grant under the FBIP grant program for the Project.
Section 5. Savings.
The prior actions of the City relating to the development of boating facilities and related activities
are hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 6. Conflicts.
All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed.
Section 7. Severability.
If any section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Resolution is determined to be invalid,
unlawful, or unconstitutional, said determination shall not be held to invalidate or impair the
validity, force, or effect of any other section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Resolution
not otherwise determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional.
Section 8. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon enactment.
INTRODUCED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, on this 15th day of
March 2022.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John J. Fumero, City Attorney
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
Resolution No. 2022-02, Page 2 of 2
MINUTE FILE
March 15, 2022
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
From: India Riedel, Finance Director
Re: Activity Report, March
Finances Actual vs Budget and Comparatives:
Comparatives presented regarding General Fund Revenues and Expenses based on adopted
budget in September. Special note regarding significant changes are highlighted.
Just a note, that we will be presenting a Mid Year Budget Amendment fore review and
approval, just a few notable items: the increase in allocation for the Cattleman's Park, the cost
associated with the purchase of Primitive Baptist Church, possible amendment for planner
cost, and of course we are keeping a close eye on the fuel prices.
Risk Management
We have only One new claim from a prior year, otherwise claim free.
Audit:
The 2021 Audit is in progress. Auditors were here on premises for a full week and are
continuing review. Anticipate end of April, first of May to report to City Council.
Business Tax Receipt:
Out of 1172 active business tax receipts, 1051 have paid with 121 (107 non duplicates)
businesses have not paid, and therefore will be sent a letter from Code Enforcement and/or visit.
New Applications received, processed and monitored for BTR's:
Month of February: 13 business applications (new and/or ownership change) a total of
54 since the fiscal year began in October. As compared to 32 this time last year and
increase of 22.
City of Okeechobee
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Prepared by: India, Finance Dept c so
Date: March 15, 2022 �� %
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Major revenues from General Fund
Ad Valorem Revenue equates to an increase of 8% dollar difference from 2021 to 2022 which is the largest factor when all
GF revenues are reviewed, as YTD shows $217,584 increase. Significant increases in One cent and 1/2 Cent Sales tax
revenues totalling $82,631 are more than expected. An increase of $30,532 in Building Permits is substantial even with a
decrease in Exception, Zoning and Plan Review fees of $10,397.
Receipted October through February
io Lnange
Recpt YTD
2021 FY
% Budget
2022 FY
compared to
Actual %
Original
Rcvd. by
Original
% of Budget
Budget from
Actual Dollar
Difference
Taxes
Budget
Actual
0212021
Budget
Actual
Rcvd 02/2022
PY
Difference
2021-2022
Ad Valorem
$
2,424,459
$ 2.060,680
85.00%
$
2,537,990
$ 2,235,263
88.07%
3%
$
174,583
8%
One -cent Sales Surtax
$
663,625
$ 277,799
41.86%
$
837,000
$ 332,364
39.71%
-2%
$
54,565
20%
Utility Tax -Electric
$
500,000
$ 189,764
37.95%
$
525,600
$ 184,097
35.03%
-3%
$
(5,667)
-3%
Utility Tax -Natural Gas
$
20,500
$ 5,636 .
27.49%
$
20,500
$ 8,853
43.19%
16%
$
3,217
57%
Utility Tax -Propane
$
29,000
$ 6,973
24.04%
$
18,700
$ 7,035
37.62%
14%
$
62
1%
Communications Service Tax
$
204,445
$ 79,803
39.03%
$
210,000
$ 77,206
36.76%
-2%
$
(2,597)
-3%
Local Business Tax
$
73,000
$ 18,938
25.94%
$
73,000
$ 19,949
27.33%
1%
$
1,011
5%
Public Service Fee
$
1,000
$ 4,174
417.40%
$
4,000
$ 1,831
45.78%
-372%
$
(2,343)
-56%
Building Permits & Fees
$
80,000
$ 52,910
66.14%
$
80,000
$ 83,442
104.30%
38%
$
30,532
58%
Exception &Zoning Fees
$
2,000
$ 11,667
583.35%
$
3,000
$ 6,512
217.07%
-366%
$
(5,155)
-44%
Plan Review Fees
$
2,000
$ 5,242
262.10%
$
2,000
$ -
0.00%
-262%
$
(5,242)
-100%
Franchise -Electric
$
350,000
$ 130,996
37.43%
$
365,800
$ 142,426
38.94%
2%
$
11,430
9%
Franchise -Natural Gas
$
10,500
$ 2,940
28.00%
$
11,000
$ 2,048
18.62%
-9%
$
(892)
-30%
Franchise -Solid Waste
$
110,000
$ 26,728
24.30%
$
115,400
$ 20,839
18.06%
-6%
$
(5,889)
-22%
Lien Search Fees
$ 800
Special Event Permit Fees
$ 675
State Revenue Sharing (Cig Tax)
$
205,106
$ 90,386
44.07%
$
206,000
$ 93,422
45.35%
1%
$
3,036
3%
Mobile Home License
$
12,000
$ 9,626
80.22%
$
12,500
$ 7,295
58.36%
-22%
$
(2,331)
-24%
Alcoholic Beverage Lic
$
5,300
$ -
0.00%
$
5,300
$ -
0.00%
0%
$
-
0%
Local Gov't 1/2 cent Sales Tax
$
309,600
$ 138,266
44.66%
$
400,100
$ 166,332
41.57%
-3%
$
28,066
20%
Shared Occupational Licenses
$
5,200
$ 1,120
21.54%
$
5,200
$ 1,187
22.83%
1%
$
67
6%
SRO Program OCSB
$
96,400
$ 47,555
$
96,900
$ -
0.00%
0%
SRO Program OCA
$
76,700
0
$
77,500
$ -
0.00%
$
-
0%
Special Detail
13312
$
33,000
$ 7,245
21.95%
DOT Hwy Maintenance Contract
$
7,210
$ -
0.00%
$
8,720
$ -
0.00%
0%
$
100%
Dot Maint. Lights & Lights Contract
$
17,500
$ -
0.00%
$
17,500
$ -
0.00%
0%
$
Court Fines
$
13,900
$ 5,875
42.27%
$
13,900
$ 6,949
49.99%
8%
$
1,074
18%
Radio Communication Fees
$
5,000
$ 3,518
70.36%
$
5,000
$ 4,223
84.46%
14%
$
705
20%
Law Enf Education
$
1,500
$ 806
53.73%
$
1,500
$ 928
61.87%
8%
$
122
15%
Investigation cost Reimbursement
$
925
$ 518
56.00%
$
900
$ 723
80.33%
24%
$
205
40%
Ordinance Violation Fines
$
150
$ -
0.00%
$
150
$ -
0.00%
0%
$
-
Interest Earnings
$
90,000
$ 5,200
5.78%
$
8,500
$ 1,589
18.69%
13%
$
(3,611)
-69%
Miscellaneous
$
1,200
$ 3,472
289.33%
$
1,200
$ 3,499
291.58%
2%
$
27
1%
Code Enforcement Fine
$
500
$ 12,555
2511.00%
$
10,000
$ 6,817
68.17%
-2443%
$
(5,738)
-46%
Police Accident Reports
$
1,900
$ 750
39.47%
$
1,820
$ 1,244
68.35%
29%
$
494
66%
TOTALS
$
5,320,620
$ 3,207,209
60.28%
$
5,709,680
$ 3,424,793
59.98%
$
217,584
7%
City of Okeechobee
Prepared by: Finance Department
Date: March 15, 2022
General Fund Budget & YTD Expenses by Department through February 2022
$4,000,000 -( BudgE
_ - YTD P
$2,000,000
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Budget YTD Paid Expenses
Legislative
$
182,835
$
91,609
50.10%
Executive
$
268,005
$
95,939
35.80%
Financial Services
$
337,930
$
100,547
29.75%
Legal Counsel
$
190,400
$
45,555
23.93%
General Services
$
558,794
$
177,570
31.78%
Law Enforcement
$
3,149,173
$
1,197,764
38.03%
Fire Protection
$
1,070,865
$
195,054
18.21%
Road and Street
$
1,394,125
$
476,656
34.19%
Clerk
$
300,087
$
102,400
34.12%
TOTALS $ 7,452,214 $ 2,483,094 33.32%
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