2024-01-16 Meeting Agenda•
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
55 SE THIRD AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
JANUARY 16, 2024
6:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING OFFICIAL
AGENDA
Mayor
Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Vice Mayor
Monica Clark
Council Members
Noel Chandler
Bob Jarriel
David McAuley
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
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. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes for January 2, 2024 (Exhibit 1).
B. Motion to approve the December, 2023 Warrant Register (Exhibit 2).
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion to read by title only, approve the first reading, and set February 20, 2024, as the final Public
Hearing date for proposed Ordinance No. 1283, regarding Rezoning Petition No. 23-002-R submitted
by Jay Patel on behalf of the property owner, Jitendra Living Trust, to rezone 0.65+/- acres located at
201 S Parrott Avenue, from Central Business District to Heavy Commercial, for the purpose of
expanding the existing Budget Inn Motel (Exhibit 3).
B. Motion to approve an extension of a lease agreement with the Chamber of Commerce until September
30, 2028 (Exhibit 4).
C. Motion to award a contract for Bid No. PW 06-10-08-23 SW 5th Avenue Pavement Improvements to
Ranger Construction Industries (Exhibit 5).
VI. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE
VII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
VIII. COUNCIL COMMENTS
IX. ADJOURN MEETING
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records of the Clerk. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this
proceeding should contact the City Clerk's Office in person or call 863-763-9814, Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1 no later than four business days prior to
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
55 SE THIRD AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
JANUARY 16, 2024
6:00 PM
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 January 2, 2024 Minutes
Exhibit 2 December, 2023 Warrant Register
Exhibit 3 Ordinance No. 1283
Exhibit 4 Chamber of Commerce Lease Agreement
Exhibit 5 Bid No. PW 06-10-08-23 Award Motion
Mayor
Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Council Members
Noel Chandler
Monica Clark
Bob Jarriel
David McAuley