1288, Longevity Service Awards_Employees & Elected OfficialsORDINANCE NO. 1288
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; RESCINDING
ORDINANCE NO. 568 ADDING LONGEVITY SERVICE AWARDS TO CITY
EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida ("City"), adopted Ordinance No. 568,
of which Section I, amended the Code of Ordinances for the City by amending Chapter Two,
Article V, to add Division 3-1-ongevity Service Awards, by adding Section 2-97, which has
since been renumbered to be Article III, Division 2-1-ongevity Service Awards, Section 2-91 to
provide for monetary awards to city employees for longevity service; and
WHEREAS, the City has a legitimate interest in periodic review of its Ordinances to address certain
inconsistencies or outdated regulations contained in the Codes; to make amendments to meet
changing community standards, or to accommodate new development; and to create new
ordinances or regulations to better serve the public and to make the Code a more consistent
and easier to understand document; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City considered recommendations by the City staff and concludes
that the terms for the longevity service awards to City employees are best codified in the City
Personnel Policies and Procedures handbook.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained before the City Council of 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; that
SECTION 1: RECITALS.
The foregoing "whereas" clauses are incorporated herein as legislative findings by this
reference and made a part hereof for all intents and purposes.
SECTION 2: RESCISSION OF ORDINANCE 568.
That Ordinance 568, a copy attached hereto, Section I, is hereby rescinded in its entirety.
SECTION 3: CONFLICT.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: INCLUSION IN THE CODE.
It is the interest of the City Council, and it is hereby ordained at the provision of this Ordinance
shall become and made part of the Code of Ordinances for the City.
SECTION 5: SEVERABILITY.
If any provision or portion of this ordinance is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction
to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of
this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
• INTRODUCED for First Reading and set for Final Public Hearing on this 19th day of March 2024. Roll
Call Vote:
Ordinance No. 1288, Page 1 of 4
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Council Member Chandler:
Council Member/Vice Mayor Clark
Council Member Jarriel:
Council Member McAuley:
Mayor Watford:
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Lane Gamiotea, Mt, City Clerk
Yes No Abstained Absent
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Dowling R. W , d, Jr., ayor
PASSED AND ADOPTED after Second and Final Public Hearing this 16th day of April 2024. Roll Call
Vote:
Council Member Chandler:
Council Member/Vice Mayor Clark
Council Member Jarriel:
Council Member McAuley:
Mayor Watford:
Yes No Abstained Absent
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Lane Gamioiea, CMC, Cit . Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John J. Fumero, City Atra
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Nason Yeager Gerson is & Fumero, P.A.
Ordinance No. 1288, Page 2 of 4
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Dowling R.,,Watford, Jr., Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO. 568
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER TWO, ARTICLE V
. WHICH PROVIDES FOR PENSIONSAND RETIREMENT OF CITY
EMPLOYEES; ADDING DIVISION 3 -LONGEVITY SERVICE AWARDS;
ADDING SECTION 2-97 TO PROVIDE FOR ONE-TIME MONETARY
AWARDS TO CITY EMPLOYEES FOR LONGEVITY SERVICE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA.
SECTION I: Chapter Two of the Ordinance Code of the City of
Okeechobee is amended to add the following provisions:
Division 3 - LONGEVITY SERVICE AWARDS
Section 2-97: It is hereby declared to be the policy
of the City to encourage career or longevity service
by its employees and, as incentive for such longevity
service, monetary awards to full-time employees based
upon length of service shall be awarded as folows:
a. Twenty (20) years - Any full-time employee who
completes twenty (20) years of continuous service or
retires with twenty (20) years continuous service,
shall receive an award of $250.00.
b. Twenty-five (25) years - Any full-time employee
who completes twenty-five (25) years of continuous
service or retires with twenty-five (25) years of
continuous service shall receive an award of $500.00.
C. Thirty (30) years - Any full-time employee who
completes thirty (30) years of continuous service or
retires with thirty (30) years continuous service,
shall receive an award of $750.00.
d. Thirty-five (35) years - Any full-time employee
who completes thirty-five (35) years of continuous
service or retires with thirty-five (35) years of
continuous service shall receive an award of
$1,000.00.
e. Forty (40) years - Any full-time employee who
completes forty (40) years of continuous service or
retires with forty (40) years continuous service,
shall receive an award of $1,250.00.
f. The term "full-time employee" shall, for purposes
of this section only, include the following elected
officials: Council members and City Clerk.
g. The term "continuous service" shall, for purposes
of this section only, include only years of actual
service in the employment of the City.
SECTION II: Any active, full-time employee who, at the effective
date of this ordinance, had completed twenty (20) or
more years of continuous service to the City shall
receive the monetary award for the highest level of
service completed by that employee at the effective
date. (Example: Employee A had 24 years of continuous
service at the adoption of this Ordinance. Employee B
had 26 years. A would receive $250.00 and B would
receive $500.00. B would not receive $250.00 for 20
years, plus $500.00 for 25 years.)
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Ordinance No. 1288, Page 3 of 4
SECTION III: This ordinance does not apply to any former employee
who retired or otherwise left the employment of the
City prior to the adoption of this ordinance.
SECTION IV: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
. upon its adoption.
Introduced on first reading and set for public hearing this
7th day of January , 1986.
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Mayor
Attest:
BONNIE �Hs
Clerk
Passed on second reading and public hearing this 21st day of
January 1986.
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Mayor
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BONNIE TH MA
Clerk
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D. BRYANT
City Attorney
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Ordinance No. 1288, Page 4 of 4
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City of Okeechobee, Florida
Business Impact Estimate
Pursuant to §166.041, Florida Statutes
Proposed ordinance's reference and title: Ordinance No. 1288
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO.
568 ADDING LONGEVITY SERVICE AWARDS TO CITY EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes. If one or more boxes
are checked below, this means the City is of the view that a business impact estimate is not required by state law' for the
proposed ordinance, but the City is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy and to avoid any
procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed ordinance. This Business Impact Estimate may be
revised following its initial posting.
❑ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or regulation;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue
sources necessary to fund the budget;
❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to,
any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other financial assistance accepted by the municipal government;
❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
❑ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy, county and municipal planning, and land
development regulation, including zoning, development orders, development agreements and
development permits;
b. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community development districts;
c. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
d. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that an exemption noted above may
apply, the City hereby publishes the following information:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public
health, safety, morals, and welfare).
The ordinance rescinds a prior ordinance establishing a longevity service award program for City
employees so that the same longevity service awards program may be managed under the City's human
resources department. It promotes the public welfare by streamlining the City's ability to make timely
adjustments to the longevity service awards program.
An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in the
City, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially
responsible; and
(c) An estimate of the City's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to
cover such costs.
None.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance:
None.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any):
None.
1 See Section 166.041(4)(c), Florida Statutes.
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``4y.pF•OI(Et,y CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
APRIL 16, 2024, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MEETING MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Watford called the regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Okeechobee to order on April '16,
' 2024, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3,d Avenue (AVE), Room 200,
Okeechobee, Florida. The invocation was offered by Mayor Watford; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
led by Vice Mayor Clark.
II. ATTENDANCE
City Clerk Lane Gamiotea called the roll. Members present to establish a quorum: Mayor Dowling R. Watford,
Jr., Vice Mayor Monica M. Clark, and Council Members Noel A. Chandler and Robert "Bob" Jarriel. Council
Member David R. McAuley entered the Chambers at 6:06 RM.
III. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. There were no modifications stated at this time. However, the revised Minutes for April 2, 2024, correcting
a typographical error were distributed via email on April 10, 2024, and added to Exhibit 1.
B. Motion and second by Council Members Jarriel and Chandler to adopt the agenda as published.
Motion Carried.
C. There were no comment cards submitted for public participation for issues not on the agenda.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Chandler, second by Vice Mayor Clark to:
A. Dispense with the reading and approve the revised Minutes for April 2, 2024 [as added to Exhibit 11; and
B. Approve the February 2024 Warrant Register [in the amounts: General Fund, $488,603.14; Public
' Facilities Improvement Fund, $161,615.72; Capital Improvement Projects Fund, $11,169.68; Industrial
Development Fund, $562.50; and Other Grant Capital Fund, $4,685.24 as presented in Exhibit 21.
Motion Carried.
V. MAYOR WATFORD OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION AT 6:02 P.M.
A. Motion by Council Member Jarriel, second by Vice Mayor Clark to read by title only, proposed Ordinance
No. 1288, removing the longevity service awards from Section 2-97 of the Code of Ordinances by
rescinding a portion of Ordinance No. 568 [as presented in Exhibit 31.
Motion Carried.
City Attorney Greg Hyden read into the record the title of proposed Ordinance No. 1288 as follows: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 568
ADDING LONGEVITY SERVICE AWARDS TO CITY EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
Motion by Vice Mayor Clark, second by Council Member Jarriel, to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1288.
Mayor Watford opened the floor for public comments, there were none.
Roll Call Vote: Chandler — Yea, Clark — Yea, Jarriel —Yea, McAuley — Absent, Watford — Yea.
Motion Carried.
MAYOR WATFORD CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:04 P.M.
' VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion and second by Council Members Jarriel and McAuley to approve the 2023 Audited Financials
prepared by Carr, Riggs, & Ingram LLC, reviewed and presented by Lindsey Aviles, CPA Partner [as
presented in Exhibit 41.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
B. Motion by Council Member Chandler, second by Vice Mayor Clark, to read by title only, proposed
Ordinance No. 1289, adopting Application No. 24 -001 -CPA, updating the Five -Year Schedule of Capital
Improvements to the Comprehensive Plan [as presented in Exhibit 5].
Motion Carried Unanimously.
APRIL 16, 2024, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, PAGE 1 OF 2
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MARCH 19, 2024, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Watford called the regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Okeechobee to order on March
19, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue (AVE), Room 200,
Okeechobee, Florida. The invocation was offered by Pastor Doug Ryan of Treasure Island Baptist Church;
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member McAuley.
ATTENDANCE
City Clerk Lane Gamiotea called the roll. Members present to establish a quorum: Mayor Dowling R. Watford,
Jr., Vice Mayor Monica M. Clark, and Council Members Noel A. Chandler, Robert "Bob" Jarriel, and David R.
McAuley.
III. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. There were no modifications stated at this time. However, the revised Minutes for March 5, 2024, were
distributed via email earlier today; and the Plat Page numbers were corrected from 7 through 10 to 10
through 14 on Item V. B.
B. Motion by Council Member Jarriel, second by Vice Mayor Clark, to adopt the revised agenda as
published.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
C. There were no comment cards submitted for public participation for issues not on the agenda,
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Vice Mayor Clark, second by Council Member McAuley to:
A. Dispense with the reading and approve the revised Minutes for March 5, 2024, [added to Exhibit 1]; and,
B. Approve the February 2024 Warrant Register in the amounts: General Fund, $490,358.66; Public Facility
Improvement Fund, $171,320.58; Capital Improvement Projects Fund, $25,046.59; Industrial
Development Fund, $5,563.75; and Appropriations Grant Fund, $675.00 [as presented in Exhibit 21.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion and second by Council Members Jarriel and McAuley, to read by title only, proposed Ordinance
No. 1288, removing the longevity service awards from Section 2-97 of the Code of Ordinances by
rescinding a portion of Ordinance No. 568 [as presented in Exhibit 31.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
City Attorney John Fumero read into the record the title of proposed Ordinance No. 1288 as follows: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 568
ADDING LONGEVITY SERVICE AWARDS TO CITY EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
Motion and second by Council Members McAuley and Chandler, to approve the first reading, and set
April 16, 2024, as a final Public Hearing date for proposed Crdinance No. 1288.
Roll Call Vote: Chandler — Yea, Clark — Yea, Jarriel — Yea, McAuley — Yea, Watford — Yea.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
B. Motion by Council Member Jarriel, second by Vice Mayor Clark, to accept the offer from Landmark
Precast, LLC, to purchase Lots 17, 17A, and 17B, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COMMERCE CENTER, Plat
Book 7, Pages 10 through 14 [corrected from 7 through 101, Okeechobee County public records, located
in the 1000 block along NE 12th Street, in the amount of $4:0,000.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
C. It was the consensus of the Council that the City have representation in the annual Speckled Perch
Parade, Labor Day Parade, and the Okeechobee Main :33treet Christmas Festival Lighted Parade.
Additionally, to have representation at the annual Cowtown Rodeo with a City banner on the vehicle the
representatives are riding on.
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