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Park Use Permit
Permit Number: 25-003 Date(s) of Event: March 29, 2025, 9 AM - 2 PM
Permit Expiration: March 29, 2025 (a, 11:59 P.M.
Purpose of Request: Community Outreach
Property Owner: City of Okeechobee
Address: 55 SE Third Avenue
City: Okeechobee State: Florida Zip Code: 34974
Applicant: Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Applicant's Address: 2935 Suite #2491 SW 3rd Terrace
Movimiento Internacional Inc.
Phone Number: 772-209-1264 Address of Project: Settlers Square
Current Zoning: PUB FLU Designation: PF
Subdivision: City of Okeechobee
Restrictions/Remarks:
• Contact the Okeechobee County Fire Department at 863-763-5544 to schedule a final field
inspection before event.
• All debris must be removed within 24 hours of expiration date.
7‘-eireda 7mrde March 20, 2025
General Services Administrative Secretary Date
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Revised 5/13/24
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
'0F• 55 SE THIRD AVENUE
�.a�` y OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
-', Tele: 863-763-9821 Fax: 863-763-1686
4 ;' PARK USE AND/OR TEMPORARY STREET/
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PERMIT APPLICATION
Date Received: 3//y 1202s Date Issued:MePoh 1 - 3C fl10ur 26, Z025
Application No: 25-003 Date(s) & Times of Event: '1-1r`ch =9. 2025 9:00am - 2:00pm
Information:
Organization: Iglesia ntecostal Movimiento Internacional INC.
Mailing Address: 2935 #2941 SW 3rd Terrace, Okeechobee, FL, 34974
Contact Name: Nancy Cabrera , Sonia Cabrera
E-Mail Address: nancycabrerax3@gmail.com
Telephone:
Work: Home: (772) 530-1695 Cell: (772) 209-1264
Summary of activities:
We are planning to do a community outreach where we would have free food to give out to the community, face
Painting, games for the kids, and live music we would finish off the event with a small sermon and closing prayer.
Proceeds usage:
We would like to use this park/location because it is in close proximity to our church. We would only require the _
park itself and the electricity from the city. We will provide everything including the sound system.
Please check requested Parks:
Flagler Parks: ❑ City Hall Plaza o #1 Veterans Memorial Square ❑ #2-Speckled Perch Square
#33-Seminole Square �, #4-Settlers Square. ❑ #5-Cattlemen's Square ❑ #6-Butterfly Square
N [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
Parcel ID:
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Revised 5/13/24
TEMPORARY STREET AND SIDEWALK CLOSING INFORMATION
(Street Closings require City Council approval.Meetings 1st&3rd Tuesdays but subject to change)
Address of Event: 55 SE 3rd Ave, Okeechobee, FL, 34974, Park #(Flag Pole + Gazebo)
Street(s)to be closed:N/A
Date(s) to be closed:
Time(s)to be closed:
Purpose of Closing:
Attachments Required for Use of Parks Attachments Required for Street/Sidewalk Closings
► Site Plan ► Site Plan
► 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.
O. State Food Service License if>3 days. ► 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.
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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 if closing streets or sidewalks.
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NOTE: APPLICATION AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE MUST BE COMPLETED AND
RETURNED TO THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO
EVENT FOR PERMITTING.
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BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S),AUTHORIZED
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IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must 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),
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Abuse and Molestation Limits 100/300 Pastoreal Professional Liability Limits 1,000,000
Certificate holder is an additional insured with respect to General Liability policy.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
City of Okeechobee ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
55 SE Third Ave
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Okeechobee,FL 34974
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Issued Pursuant to Chapter 212, Florida Statutes
FLORIDA
85-8015784594C-4 12/02/2021 12/31/2026 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATION 1
Certificate Number Effective Date Expiration Date Exemption Category
This certifies that
IGLESIA DE DIOS PENTECOSTAL MOVIMIENTO
INTERNACIONAL INC
12621 BALCOMBE RD
ORLANDO FL 32837-6219
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.
ITre Important Information for Exempt Organizations R 0R/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 safes 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.
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Tent Permit Application Permit #
*Permit is not required for tents less than 900 square feet*
In addition to this permit application,three copies of the following must be submitted for approval:
o Certificate of Flame Resistance for tent/canopy meeting the flame propagation performance criteria per NFPA 701 Standard Methods
of Fire Test for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films
o Floor Plan of tent depicting layout,entrances/exits,and extinguisher locations(hand drawn plans will not be accepted).
o Copy of License to sell fireworks(if applicable)
Owner c Owner
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Phone( ) o Phone( )
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O Signature U Signature
Proposed Tent Location Proposed Tent Description
Address Tent Size
Parcel Identification Number o Open o Enclosed
The following requirements are in compliance with National Fire Protection Association(NFPA)101 Life Safety Code,Chapter 11 Special Structures and High-
Rise Buildings,NFPA 1124,Chapter 7 Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks.These are the minimum requirements approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ),Okeechobee County Fire Rescue.The AHJ reserves the right to exceed the minimum requirements as conditions warrant.
Please Initial next to each statement
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:Fire extinguishers must be inspected by a licensed contractor,have a current tag,and be readily accessible.
MEANS OF EGRESS:The minimum number of exits provided from the retail sales areas shall be not less than three(3).Means of egress,including but not
limited to aisles,doors,and exit discharge,shall be clear at all times when the tent is occupied.Exit signs shall not be required to be illuminated in tents that are not open
for business after dark.Exit openings from tents shall have a clear opening width of not less than 44 inches.
EGRESS TRAVEL DISTANCE:Exits provided for the retail sales area of tents shall be located so that the maximum egress travel distance,measured from the
most remote point to an exit along the natural and unobstructed path of egress travel does not exceed 75 feet.
AISLE WIDTH:Aisles shall have a minimum clear width of 48 inches and shall be maintained and unobstructed at all times the tent is occupied by the public.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING:The means of egress,including exit discharge shall be illuminated whenever the tent is occupied.Emergency lighting shall not be
required in tents that are not open for business after dusk.
ELECTRICAL:Electrical wiring must be rated for exterior use and not overloaded.Where temporary electrical conductors are placed on top of an outdoor surface
to connect the permanent power source to the tent's temporary electrical system,the conductors shall be provided with physical protection against damage caused by
pedestrian or vehicular traffic.Temporary electrical wiring installed in tents shall comply with NFPA 70,National Electric Code.
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS:Any portion of the sidewall of a tent shall be accessible within 150 feet of a public way or approved access by the fire
department.
COOKING OPERATIONS:Cooking requiring LPG must be outside of the tent pointing away from exposures.Cooking equipment of any type shall not be
permitted within 20 feet of tents used for storage or sale of consumer fireworks.Open flame cooking equipment of any type shall not be allowed within 50 feet of tents
used for storage or sale of consumer fireworks.
SIGNS:Signage stating"NO SMOKING"in 2-inch letters on a contrasting background shall be conspicuously posted at each entrance.
SECURITY:Signage stating"NO FIREWORKS DISCHARGE WITHIN 300 FEET"in 4-inch letters on a contrasting background shall be conspicuously posted
(if applicable).
FLAME BREAKS:Tents used for storage or sale of consumer fireworks shall not exceed display dimensions of 4 feet wide,8 feet in length and 6 feet in height.
Flame breaks and solid display surfaces shall not be required for packaged fireworks merchandise displayed in bins,display racks,on pallets or tables located at the end of
a row of display fixtures.
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES:The area located within 30 feet of a tent used for sales of consumer fireworks shall be kept free of accumulated dry grass,
dry brush,and combustible debris.
DISTANCE FROM FUEL DISPENSING:Tents for use of consumer fireworks sales shall not be located within 50 feet from the following:retail propane-
dispensing station dispensers;aboveground storage tanks for flammable or combustible liquid,flammable gas,or flammable liquified gas;compressed natural gas-
dispensing station dispensers;motor vehicle fuel-dispensing station dispensers.
DISTANCE FROM BULK FUEL DISPENSING:Tents for use of consumer fireworks sales shall not be located within 300 feet of any aboveground bulk storage
or bulk dispensing area for the following:flammable or combustible liquid,flammable gas,flammable liquified gas.
PARKING:No motor vehicle or trailer used for the storage of consumer fireworks shall be parked within 20 feet of a tent except when delivering,loading,or
unloading fireworks or other merchandise and materials used,stored,or displayed for sale.
SEPARATION DISTANCES:Tents for use of consumer fireworks sales shall have a minimum separation distance of 20 feet from building,stands,combustibles,
other tents and any motor vehicle or trailer used for the storage of consumer fireworks.Tents for use of consumer fireworks shall be 10 feet from vehicle parking.
SOURCES OF IGNITION:Temporary electrical equipment,battery-powered equipment,and electrical cords that are used in conjunction with a tent used for the
sales of consumer fireworks shall be listed and used in accordance with their listing.
PORTABLE GENERATORS:Portable generators supplying power to tents for the sale of consumer fireworks shall use only Class III combustible liquid fuels.
Class II and Class III combustible liquid generator fuel shall be limited to not more than 5 gallons.Portable generators shall be allowed to use Class I flammable liquids as
fuel,provided the quantity of such fuel is limited to 2 gallons.Portable generators shall be located not less than 20 feet from the tent.Where generator fuel storage is
located not less than 50 feet from a tent for the sale of consumer fireworks.
RECORDSi A copy of the approved permit shall be on the premises and made available to the AHJ upon request.
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 Iiabliityinsurance 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 girt 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
411 right to require the participants to execute a hold harmless agreement,
depending upon the nature and impact of the event.
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INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED this 5`^day of August„,2003.
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James.E.Kirk,Mayor
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Lane Gamiotea,City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Cook,City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 04-03
e 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 owner's expense,who
shalt 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
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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 16n0 day of March,2004.
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La e•Gambte ,City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY;
John R.Cook,City Attorney
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