2024-07-16 Published Agenda • •
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Mayor
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• °� 55 SE THIRD AVENUE Vice Mayor
�. T� OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Monica Clark
1° ° JULY 16, 2024 Council Members
5, 6:00 PM Noel Chandler
I����•911001 REGULAR MEETING OFFICIAL Bob Jarriel
AGENDA 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
II. ATTENDANCE
III. AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Requests for any modifications to the agenda.
B. Motion to adopt the agenda as published or amended.
C. Public participation for any issues not on the age�n a requires an Agenda Item Form or Comment
Card. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker unless otherwise approved by the
Mayor.
IV. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
A. Presentation honoring Public Works Maintenance Operator Wade Wheeler for five years of
service. Ey a.
B. Presentation honoring City Clerk Lane Gamiotea for thirty-five years of service. CK 13
C. Call the November 5, 2024, General City Election for two City Council Offices by Proclamation
(Exhibit 1).
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the July 2, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes
(Exhibit 2).
B. Motion to approve the June 2024 Warrant Register (Exhibit 3).
C. Motion to approve the disposal and destruction of obsolete radios (Exhibit 4).
VI. PUBLIC HEARING FOR-ORD#NANOE ADOPTION -
A. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-02 providing the Residential Solid Waste
Collection and Disposal Services Preliminary Rates, the Assessed Cost for Services, and the
Estimated Assessment Rate for FY 2024-25 (Exhibit 5).
B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-03 providing the Residential Solid Waste
Collection and Disposal Services Rates, continue Imposition of the Assessment and
Certifying the Solid Waste Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Exhibit 6).
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of raising the helicopter in Veteran's Park. l -C I
B. Motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 2024-04, revising the Rate Schedule for Commercial
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Exhibit 7).
C. Motion to approve the maximum Millage Rate for advertisement for 2024 Tax Notices, Millage
Rate of 6.7172 for budget year 2024-2025 (Exhibit 8). tOrteC -t'd . 4 ( -.
D. Motion to approve the budget calendar for Fiscal Year 2024-25, setting Workshops for August
6, 2024, and August 20, 2024, following the regular City Council meeting commencing at 5:00
pm. First Budget Hearing for September 3, 2024, at 6:00 pm during the regular City Council
meeting and reschedule the regular City Council meeting to be held September V,-2@23, to the t'1i 20Z`/-
same date as the Final Budget Hearing on September 23, 2024, at 6:00 pm (Exhibit 9).
E. Discussion of the sale of fireworks in the City(Exhibit 10). (dell, paqQ,
VIII. CITY ATTORNEY UPDATE
IX. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
X. COUNCIL COMMENTS
XI. ADJOURN MEETING
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