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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Candle Light Service ,,f/1 OF oKFFcio CITY OF OKEECHOBEE • �v, 55 SE THIRD AVENUE �p ` OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 s 0. o,• Tele: 863-763-9821 Fax 863-763-1686 * ,� �. e-mail: permit(dcityofokeechobee.corn ��-iI,, Park Use Permit Permit Number: 23-012 Date(s) of Event: October 15, 2023, 6:15 pm-8:15 pm Permit Expiration: October 15, 2023, (I 11:59 P.M. Purpose of Request: Candle lighting ceremony Property Owner: City of Okeechobee Address: 55 SE Third Avenue City: Okeechobee State: Florida Zip Code: 34974 Applicant: Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition Applicant's Address: PO Box 2560 Phone Number: 863-462-5877 Address of Project: City Hall Park Current Zoning: PUB FLU Designation: PF Subdivision: City of Okeechobee Restrictions/Remarks: • All debris must be removed within 24 hours of expiration date. • Contact the Okeechobee County Fire Department at 863-763-5544 to schedule a final field inspection before event. p &curette August 30, 2023 General Services Director Date Page 1 of 3 Revised 3/5/19 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 'N""" 55 SE THIRD AVENUE �� oF•o • `��'''r OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 - .� Tele: 863-763-9821 Fax: 863-763-1686 +` '4 PARK USE AND/OR TEMPORARY STREET/ ,4 ,4;;;,00 SIDEWALK CLOSING PERMIT APPLICATION 67) Date Received: IRI47. ,93 Date Issued: 8-304,9 i50' Application No: a 3_0 la Date(s) &Times of Event:October 2,5(h, 20236 15pm -8 15pm Information: Organization:Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition Mailing Address:P.O. Box 2560 Okeechobee, FL 34973 Contact Name:Andrea Medellin E-Mail Address:Director@okeehealthystart.org Telephone: Work: 863-462-5877 Home: Cell: 863-634-7710 Summary of activities: We will gather with families who have experienced the grief that comes with losing a pregnancy or infant. We will have speakers, and testimonies from families that have experienced this grief. We will close with a candle lighting to represent the families loss. Proceeds usage: Please check requested Parks: Flagler Parks: cil City Hall Park ❑ #1 Memorial Park ❑ #2 o #3 o #4 ❑ #5 ❑ #6 [Park 3 is location of Gazebo. Park 4 is location of Bandstand] (If other private property used in conjunction with this Park Use Permit please provide the address and parcel number below along with notarized letter of authorization from property owner) Additional Addresses, if applicable N/A Parcel ID: Page 2 of 3 Revised 3/5/19 TEMPORARY STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING INFORMATION (Street Closings require City Council approval.Meetings 1st& 3rd Tuesdays but subject to change) Address of Event: Street(s)to be closed: Date(s)to be closed: C ` Time(s)to be closed: Purpose of Closing: Attachments Required for Use of Parks Attachments Required for Street/Sidewalk Closings O. Site Plan ► Site Plan J ► Copy of liability insurance in the amount of ► Copy of liability insurance in the amount of$1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 with the City of Okeechobee as with the City of Okeechobee and R.E. Hamrick Testamentary additional insured. Trust as Additional Insured. ►Proof of non-profit status ► Original signatures of all residents, property owners and business owners affected by the closing. ► State Food Service License if> 3 days. OA ► State Food Service License if> 3 days. ► Notarized letter of authorization from��� ► State Alcoholic Beverage License,if applicable.** property owner, if applicable.* * Required if private property used in conjunction with a Park Use application. ** Alcoholic beverages can be served only on private property. Alcoholic beverages NOT ALLOWED in City Parks, City streets or City sidewalks. See additional note below. o Please check if items will be sold on City streets/sidewalks. Each business will need to apply for a Temporary Use Permit 667 along with the Street Closing application. Note: ► Clean-up is required within 24 hours. ► No alcoholic beverages permitted on City property, streets or sidewalks. ► No donations can be requested if any type of alcoholic beverages are served on private property/business unless you possess a State Alcoholic Beverage License. Please note there are inside consumption and outside consumption licenses. You must have the appropriate license(s). ► The Department of Public Works will be responsible for delivering the appropriate barricades. ► Dumpsters and port-o-lets are required when closing a street for more than three (3) hours. Applicant must meet any insurance coverage and code compliance requirements of the City and other regulations of other governmental regulatory agencies. The applicant will be responsible for costs associated with the event, including damage of property. By receipt of this permit, the applicant agrees and shall hold the City harmless for any accident, injury, claim or demand whatever arises out of applicant's use of location for such event, and shall indemnify and defend the City for such incident, including attorney fees. The applicant shall be subject to demand for, and payment of, all of the actual costs incurred by the City pertaining to the event including, but not limited to, Police, Fire, Public Works or other departmental expenses. The City reserves the right to require from an applicant a cashier's check or advance deposit in the sum approximated by the City to be incurred in providing City services. Any such sum not incurred shall be refunded to the applicant of this Park Use/Street Closing Permit. Page 3 of 3 Revised 3/5/19 I hereby acknowledge that I have read and completed this application, the attached Resolutions No.(s) 03-8 and 04-03, concerning the use and the rules of using City property,that the information is correct, and that I am the duly authorized agent of the organization. I agree to conform with, abide by and obey all the rules and regulations, which may be lawfully prescribed by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, or its officers, for the issuance Certificate of Insurance must name City of Okeechobee as Additional Insured as well as R.E. Hamrick Testamentary Trust iif/clo_sing streets or sidewalks.tibtAtic. \ ?! IX/ Applicant Signature Date ••••OFFICE USE ONLY•••• Staff Review Fire Department: Date: 8 f Ze'l I Z 3 Building Official: C Date: ',z .-Zg Public Works: /f/ r c Date: i2N;' Z • EEL Date: CY/-39A4-3 City Clerk: L, y� Date: g fay/ 3 NOTE: APPLICATION AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT THIRTY (30)DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT FOR PERMITTING. Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing submitted for review by City Council on _ DateKo P.. Temporary Street and Sidewalk Closing reviewed by City Council and approved 1r Date APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EVENT Application Number: Date Received: NAME OF EVENT: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Candle Light Service ADDRESS OF EVENT: City Hall Park DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: We will gather with families who have experienced the grief that comes with losing a pregnancy or infant. We will have speakers,and testimonies from families that have experienced this grief.We will close with a candle lighting to represent the families loss. NAME OF SPONSOR ORGANIZATION: Contact Number before and during event OF RESPONSIBLE PERSON: (863) 634-7710 Andrea Medellin RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S NAME: Andrea Medellin DATE(S) AND TIME(S) OF EVENT: Date: 10/15/2023 Starting Time: 6:15 pm Closing Time: 8:15pm Date: Starting Time: Closing Time: ARE ANY ROADWAYS TO BE BLOCKED/CLOSED? LOCATION Will Emergency Apparatus(Fire and Ambulance)have access to area? IF NO,THEN(provide alternatives): _ WILL ELECTRICITY BE USED? ©E I i ONO l (circle) Ci4 Hal Pa•.K does kt w) Locations: elec&tethi iti✓ ° Provided By: WILL HEATING/OPEN FLAMES FOR FOOD BE PROVIDED?(circle)YES 0 0 Type of Heating Equipment Used: WILL A TENT BE ERECTED?(circle) 'E CI NO M Tent Manufacturer: Size t 6 X 1 . fire rating posted: Tent have sides and how many? N/A Are there Fire Extinguishers accessible and ready for use? (circle) Yes 0 "*"ATTACH SITE MAP OF EVENT LAYOUT*"" FIRE SERVICES SHALL COMPLETE ITEMS BELOW: FIRE DEPARTMENT LIFE SAFETY&FIRE SERVICES REQUIREMENTS: (See above) O Tents/canopy fire rating certificate required. O Tent Size require life safety inspection (900 square feet or less then no permit is required) O Floor plan /seating/setup drawing required showing exits, etc. Emergency access must be maintained. (REFERS TO VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT) O Fire extinguishers must have current tag, and be operational and readily accessible. O Cooking requires LPG outside of tent pointing away from exposures. 0 Electrical wiring exterior rated, not overloaded. O Fire Services inspection required. 0 Fire watch or inspector(s) REQUIRED? FIRE WATCH Amount: O Firefighter/Inspector Amount: ❑ Other: r P�,,� FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICI (PRINT): Sef�� i C a f�'if r/ SIGNATURE: r i Please call the FD at 863-467-1586 for any questions. Revised 11-6-19 RESOLUTION NO. 03-8 • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR USE OF PUBLIC PARKS OR OTHER LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR CERTAIN CHARITABLE OR BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATIONS;OR THE GENERAL PUBLIC; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY TO REVIEW SUCH APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS FOR REVIEW; PROVIDING FOR GUIDELINES FOR SUCH ORGANIZATIONS TO FOLLOW; PROVIDING FOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENT;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,there are located within the City of Okeechobee certain public parks and other areas owned by the City of Okeechobee that are intended for,and open for use by, the general public,with certain restrictions;and WHEREAS,these functions range from large gatherings which attract many participants, to very small groups,which may or may not cause traffic control problems,and vary in intensity;and WHEREAS,current regulations require the same liability insurance coverage for any such group authorized to gather in the parks or on city lands,which creates a hardship on the smaller gatherings; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved and adopted by the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida the following resolution: 1. THAT permission for charitable or benevolent organizations, or non profit groups, to engage in certain activities in City parks or on City lands, is governed by Article IV, Sections 14-141 to 14-149 of the City Code of Ordinances, which regulations and restrictions shall be considered by General Services whenever an application or request for use of public areas is made,and followed accordingly. 2. THAT for any permit or permission granted by the Department of General Services for such activities on public lands, such permit shall be also executed by the City Administrator, prior to such event taking place. 3. THAT most applicants for use of parks and public lands are charitable or civic groups, who stage large events and attract many people. However, smaller groups for prayer meetings;weddings; boy and girl scouting; and similar type events are also authorized in parks and in public places,but are also subject to the requirements of Article IV of the City Code. 4. THAT current regulations require the applicant for an event to procure liability insurance in the sum of$ 1 million; the cost of which is or may be prohibitive for smaller and more informal groups. 5. THEREFORE,for any application wherein it appears to the Department of General Services that the participants thereof may be 100 or fewer persons, the liability insurance requirement shall be waived. The City reserves the Sright to require the participants to execute a hold harmless agreement, depending upon the nature and impact of the event. Page 1 of 2 INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED this 5'"day of Auqust„2003. • X• James. E.Kirk,Mayor . ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Cook, City Attorney • Page 2 of 2 1 RESOLUTION NO. 04-03 • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NO.03-08;GUIDELINES FOR USE OF PUBLIC PARKS OR OTHER LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR CERTAIN CHARITABLE OR BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY TO REVIEW SUCH APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS FOR REVIEW; PROVIDING FOR GUIDELINES FOR SUCH ORGANIZATIONS TO FOLLOW; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,there are located within the City of Okeechobee certain public parks and other areas owned by the City of Okeechobee that are intended for,and open for use by, the general public,with certain restrictions; and WHEREAS,these uses change from time to time,and problems arise by certain uses that are not anticipated,but should be the subject of regulation and control by the City of Okeechobee for the safety and welfare of its citizens, and which requires supplementing existing rules as necessary; NOW THEREFORE, it is resolved before the City Council for 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: 1. THAT permission for charitable or benevolent organizations, or non-profit groups, to engage in certain activities in City parks or on City lands, is governed by Article IV, Sections 14-141 to 14-149 of the City Code of Ordinances, which regulations and restrictions shall be considered by General Services whenever an application or request for use of public areas is made,and followed accordingly. 2. THAT for any authorized use of the public parks or rights-of-way within the City,the following regulations shall be followed,as applicable: a. The organization or permit holder, or their designee, shall be responsible to completely clean up the public area used by the permit, within two days of completion of the event, unless otherwise designated in the permit. b. No trailers unattached to a motor vehicle shall be parked along any street or avenue or public right-of-way,or in a marked parking spot, unless the right-of-way is closed for the event,not otherwise blocked off by the City. No other motor vehicles or trailers will be allowed to park or remain on the Park grounds unless prior written approval is obtained from the City Public Works Director or their designee, or such vehicle or trailer is participating in an event such as a permitted activity or car show.Any motor vehicle or trailer parked in violation of this section may be towed by the City at the owners expense,who shall be liable for all towing and storage fees. c. Golf carts,4-wheelers or other vehicles not licensed for use on public rights-of-way,will not be permitted on the Park grounds without prior written approval of the City Public Works Director or their designee. • d. Certain events, such as but not limited to parades, or those which draw a large number of people, require significant incurring of costs Page 1 of 2 by the City, for traffic control, crowd control, fire safety, paramedic service, or general policing,which often requires adding personnel, and incurring overtime labor expense. For any such event, the City may require the organization or permit holder to be responsible for these additional costs,including property or personal injury damages that may occur during the event.There will be a mandatory inspection meeting between the Public Works Director or their designee and a representative from the permit holder prior to and after each event. Any additional expenses as stated above, will be billed to the organization or permit holder,who shall pay such sum to the City. e. For activities in Flagler Park, the use of generators for power is encouraged,as electric outlets are limited and subject to the right of the City to deny their use. When generators or extension cords are used, the applicant shall cause a U.L. approved extension cord of proper gauge to be safely attached,and routed so as to not interfere with any pedestrian path,or in such area as may pose a risk of harm to the public or other participants. INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED this 16nd day of March, 2004. James. E.Kirk, Mayor • • • • ',ATTEST:. La'a Gamiote , City Clerk REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: John R. Cook, City Attorney Page 2 of 2 ACORLT CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE(MMIDDIYYYY) 8/18/2023 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT Pritchards And Associates NAME: Sandy Hines 1802 S Parrott Ave IA/c No.Ext):(863)763-7711 FAX No):__ Okeechobee FL 34974 E-MAIL E-MAIL ADDRESS: Sandy@pritChardsinc.Com INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# INSURERA:Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co. 18058 INSURED OKEECOU-01 INSURER B: Okeechobee County Family Health/Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. - -- PO BOX 2560 INSURER C: OKEECHOBEE FL 34973-2541 INSURERD: INSURER E: INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:849172805 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL SUBR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER (MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Y PHPK2452123 9/30/2022 9/30/2023 EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE , OCCUR DAMAGE TO RENTED PREMISES(Ea occurrence) $100,000 MED EXP(Any one person) $5,000 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $3,000,000 POLICY PRO- JECT LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $3,000,000 OTHER: $ A AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY PHPK2452123 9/30/2022 9/30/2023 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $1,000,000 (Ea accident) ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY(Peraccident) AUTOS ONLY AUTOS $ HIRED NON-OWNED --- ------- X , AUTOS ONLY X AUTOS ONLY PROPERTY DAMAGE (Per accident) UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE DED RETENTION$ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION PER OTH- AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y/N STATUTE ER - ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? N/A (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ If yes,describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS I VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required) 01/4/ 1X.c Cit 6$61S-- CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. City Of Okeechobee 55 SE Third Avenue AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Okeechobee FL 34974 ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD City Hall Park f 1 I f Performan :e Builders E Park St (-71P) 4' ,* 70 . _ r=r rn r=1 OLT- grIL crt ChargePotnt 11 Cha'ging Station 2 iV r V SE Park St SE Park St SE Pari., St ,1J cc) 9 Okeechobte Fire Departrr Ith 11 Consumer's Certibcate of ExemptuOn �J R.01/18 Issued Pursuant to Chapter 212, Florida Statutes FLORIDA 85-8012573321C-1 08/31/2019 08/31/2024 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION Certificate Number Effective Date Expiration Date Exemption Category This certifies that OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FAMILY HEALTH HEALTHY START COALITION INC 1132 S PARROTT AVE OKEECHOBEE FL 34974-5270 is exempt from the payment of Florida sales and use tax on real property rented, transient rental property rented, tangible personal property purchased or rented, or services purchased. • •' DR-14 !Important information for Exempt Organizations R.01/18 FLORIDA 1. You must provide all vendors and suppliers with an exemption certificate before making tax-exempt purchases. See Rule 12A-1.038, Florida Administrative Code (FA.C.). 2. Your Consumer's Certificate of Exemption is to be used solely by your organization for your organization's customary nonprofit activities. 3. Purchases made by an individual on behalf of the organization are taxable, even if the individual will be reimbursed by the organization. 4. This exemption applies only to purchases your organization makes. The sale or lease to others of tangible personal property, sleeping accommodations, or other real property is taxable. Your organization must register, and collect and remit sales and use tax on such taxable transactions. Note: Churches are exempt from this requirement except when they are the lessor of real property(Rule 12A-1 .070, F.A.C.). 5. It is a criminal offense to fraudulently present this certificate to evade the payment of sales tax. Under no circumstances should this certificate be used for the personal benefit of any individual. Violators will be liable for payment of the sales tax plus a penalty of 200% of the tax, and may be subject to conviction of a third-degree felony. Any violation will require the revocation of this certificate. 6. If you have questions about your exemption certificate, please call Taxpayer Services at 850-488-6800. The mailing address is PO Box 6480, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6480. Patty Burnette From: Patty Burnette Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 4:23 PM To: Jessica Sasser;Jeff Newell; David Allen; Donald Hagan; India Riedel; Gary Ritter; Lane Gamiotea Cc: Keli Trimnal; Kay Matchett;Jeanna Kovac; Belen Reyna;Jacqueline Boer Subject: Park Use Permit Attachments: Park Use Permit for Okeechobee Healthy Start.pdf Importance: High Good Afternoon. Please review the attached application requesting to use the City Hall Park On October 15, 2023 by Okeechobee Healthy Start. The application will be at the permitting desk for your signatures. Thank you Patty Nl. Burnette general Services Director City of OIIeecho1ee SS SE 34 Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 Phone: (863) 763-3372 ext. 982o Direct: (863) 763-9820 Fax: (863) 763-168 6 e-mail: p6u rnette@cityofoIeecho6ee.com we6site: www.citi1ofokeecho6ee.coni `a°Si `�``e��+ LiT Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing, Florida Statute 668.6076. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISCLAIMER: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from local officials regarding city business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your correspondence via e-mail, text message, voice mail, etc., may therefore be subject to public disclosure. 1 Patty Burnette From: Patty Burnette Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 2:52 PM To: Andrea Medellin Cc: Keli Trimnal Subject: Park Use Permit Attachments: 23-012 Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition.pdf Hi Ms. Andrea, Attached is a copy of the Park Use Permit for your event on October 15th. Regards, Patty M. Burnette general Services Director City of Okeechobee 55 SE 3rcI Avenue Okeechobee, 'FL 34974 Phone: (863) 763-3372 ext. 9820 Direct: (863) 763-9820 'Fax: (863) 763-1686 e-mail:yburnetteecit�ofokeechobee.corn website: www.citvolokeechobec.com ,_ , . r, fi Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing, Florida Statute 668.6076. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISCLAIMER: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from local officials regarding city business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your correspondence via e-mail, text message, voice mail, etc., may therefore be subject to public disclosure. 1