2022 08 02 AgendaCITY OF OKEECHOBEE
55 SE THIRD AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
AUGUST 2, 2022
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING AND
BUDGET WORKSHOP
OFFICIAL AGENDA
Mayor
Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Council Members
Noel Chandler
Monica Clark
Bob Jarriel
Bobby Keefe
Mission Statement: The mission of the City of Okeechobee is to provide accommodating services that
enhance the quality of life for our citizens and businesses in a fiscally sound manner.
Vision Statement: The City of Okeechobee will maintain a vibrant and prosperous community built on
our heritage, history, unique character, and small-town atmosphere.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ATTENDANCE
III. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Requests for the addition, deferral, or withdrawal of agenda items.
B. Motion to adopt agenda.
C. Public participation for any issues not on the agenda requires an Agenda Item Form or Comment Card.
Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the Mayor.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes —July 19, 2022, Regular Meeting (Exhibit 1).
B. Approve appointments to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Design Review Board by
designating Mr. David McAuley from Alternate to Regular Member (replacing Mr. Papasso) and appoint
Mr. Carl Berlin as an Alternate Member, terms being August 3, 2022, through April 30, 2023(Exhibit 2).
V. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION
A. Motion to read by title only, and adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1255, regarding Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map Amendment Application No. 22-004-SSA, submitted by Anita Nunez/Anita's
Rental Properties, Inc., to reclassify 2.41+/- unplatted, vacant acres from Multi -Family Residential to
Commercial, located in the 1000 block of the East side of South Parrott Avenue. Planning Board and
Planning Staff recommend approval (Exhibit 3).
B. Motion to read by title only, and adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1257, regarding Land Development
Regulation Amendment Application No. 22-002-TA, submitted by Staff to reduce the Joinder Application
fee in Appendix C, from $500 to $100 and rearrange the fees for items 19 and 22. Planning Board and
Planning Staff recommend approval (Exhibit 4).
C. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2022-04, providing for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
Services Cost to continue to be collected as a non -ad valorem Assessment and establish a Preliminary
Assessment Rate for residential customers (Exhibit 5).
D. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2022-05, adopting the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
Services Cost and Assessment Rate for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for residential customers (Exhibit 6).
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review and discuss the City Council's approval of the maximum millage rate for advertisement for 2022
Tax Notices, millage rate of 7.6018 for budget year 2022-2023, as approved by the City Council at the
July 19, 2022 City Council meeting.
B. Motion to approve an engagement letter with Carr, Riggs & Ingram for FY 2022-2023 audit services
(Exhibit 7).
C. Motion to approve disposal of surplus obsolete fire equipment by donation to the Glades County
Volunteer Fire Department (Exhibit 8).
D. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2022-06, adopting the Commercial Rates for Solid Waste
Collection and Disposal Services for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Exhibit 9).
E. Motion to approve the Sixth Amendment to the Waste Management, Inc. Franchise Agreement
(Exhibit 10).
F. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2022-07, approving a Post -Project Maintenance Agreement
with the Florida Department of Transportation for a new Stormwater Sewer System Financial Project No.
439032-1-52-01, within a portion of Southwest 21st Street (Exhibit 11).
G. Motion to approve Piggyback Agreement Addendum No. 5 with Okeechobee Medical Providers, Inc. to
continue medical services with Treasure Coast Medical Associates (Exhibit 12).
VII. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE
Vill. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
IX. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
X. RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND OPEN BUDGET WORKSHOP
A. Discuss the proposed 2022-2023 fiscal year budget (Exhibit 13).
XI. ADJOURN WORKSHOP AND RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION
A. Unfinished items or issues discussed during the budget workshop to be addressed.
XII. ADJOURN MEETING
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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 item 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.
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Mayor
55 SE THIRD AVENUE Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Council Members
AUGUST 2, 2022 Noel Chandler
5:00 PM Monica Clark
LIST OF EXHIBITS Bob JarrielBobby Keefe
Exhibit 1
July19, 2022 Regular Minutes
Exhibit 2
Board Appointments
Exhibit 3
Ordinance No. 1255, Future Land Use Map Amendment
Exhibit 4
Ordinance No. 1257, Joinder Application Fee
Exhibit 5
Resolution No. 2022-04, Residential Garbage Preliminary Rates
Exhibit 6
Resolution No. 2022-05, Residential Solid Waste and Collection Assessment
Exhibit 7
Letter of Engagement for Audit Services
Exhibit 8
Surplus Fire Equipment
Exhibit 9
Resolution No. 2022-06, Commercial Solid Waste and Collection Rates
Exhibit 10
Waste Management, Inc. Franchise Agreement
Exhibit 11
Resolution No. 2022-07, Post Project Maintenance Agreement with FDOT
Exhibit 12
TCMA Medical Services Agreement
Exhibit 13
Proposed 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget