Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Location 304 NW 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Regular Session 863-763-6441 www.co.okeechobee.fl.us ~ Agenda ~ Tuesday, December 12, 2023 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270 Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 12/5/2023 2:58 PM I. Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance David Hazellief Chairman Terry W. Burroughs 1st Vice-Chair Bradley G. Goodbread 2nd Vice-Chair Frank DeCarlo Commissioner Kelly Owens Commissioner Deborah Manzo County Administrator Wade Vose County Attorney Thomas Hudek Deputy Clerk II. Awards and Proclamations 1. PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 4H HORSE JUDGING TEAM 2023 NATIONAL HORSE JUDGING COMPETITION— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation in recognition of the Okeechobee County 4H Horse Judging for placing 7th at the 2023 Eastern National Horse Judging Competition; team members are: Ms. Alyssa Cortez and Ms. Emily Hilderbrand from Okeechobee, and Ms. Lindsey Dillahay from Indian River County and Ms. Maci Cerasole from St. Johns County. Okeechobee County recognizes their talent and commitment of service throughout our community. 2. PROCLAMATION - DECLARING OKEECHOBEE COUNTY'S SUPPORT OF ISRAEL AND TO HONOR THE LIVES LOST IN THE ATTACKS BY HAMAS MILITANTS— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation declaring Okeechobee County's support of Israel and to honor the lives lost in the attacks by Hamas militants. III. Public Comments IV. Revisions to Agenda V. Agenda 1. Consent Agenda a. MINUTES - NOVEMBER 9, 2023 REGULAR SESSION— Thomas Hudek That the Board of County Commissioners approve the Minutes from November 9, 2023 Regular Session. b. MINUTES - NOVEMBER 21, 2023 REGULAR SESSION— Thomas Hudek

Regular Session Agenda December 12, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 2 Updated 12/5/2023 2:58 PM That the Board of County Commissioners approve the Minutes from November 21, 2023 Regular Session. c. WARRANTS 2023-23— Kristen Gonzalez That the Board of County Commissioners approve Warrants list 2023-23 in the amount of $2,446,098.03. d. HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (HCE) STANDARD AGREEMENT (IH023-9400) - AMENDMENT 002— Debra Austin That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment 002 to Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) Grant Agreement (IH023-9400), which includes various additions and amendments to the existing agreement. e. 2024 STANDARD RATE AGREEMENT OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOOD SERVICES— Debra Austin That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Standard Rate Agreement relative to the Older American's Act grant (OAA), Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) between Okeechobee County and Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office for food services for a one (1) year contract period from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 at a cost not to exceed $157,500.00. f. REQUEST FOR LIEN REDUCTION AND RELEASE OF LIEN - GREATER GOOD RESCUE ME FOUNDATION INC (PROPERTY OWNER)— Beth Albert That the Board of County Commissioners consider approval of the following: (A) Adopt the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate's Report and Recommendation as to the Reduction Request filed by current property owner, Greater Good Rescue Me Foundation Inc, represented by Attorney Adam Franzen; and (B) Direct the Chairman to execute the attached Final Administrative Order, which reduces the lien from $22,700.00 to $1,867.65, provided the amount is paid by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 (if not paid in a timely manner, the fine would remain at the original amount of $22,700.00); and (C) Direct the Chairman to execute a Release of Lien upon the timely payment of the reduced amount ($1,867.65). g. REQUEST FOR LIEN REDUCTION AND RELEASE OF LIEN - MR. FRANKLIN HOWSE AND MR. SHAWN HOWSE (PROPERTY OWNERS)— Beth Albert That the Board of County Commissioners consider approval of the following: (A) Adopt the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate's Report and Recommendation as to the Reduction Request filed by current property owners, Mr. Franklin Howse and Mr. Shawn Howse; and (B) Direct the Chairman to execute the attached Final Administrative Order, which reduces the lien from $14,340.00 to $1,904.08, provided the amount is paid by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 (if not paid in a timely manner, the fine would remain at the original amount of $14,340.00); and (C) Direct the Chairman to execute a Release of Lien upon the timely payment of the reduced amount ($1,904.08).

Regular Session Agenda December 12, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 3 Updated 12/5/2023 2:58 PM h. BURR’S PAINTING LLC - RENEWAL AGREEMENT 1 OF 4 INCUBATOR BUILDING UNIT "B"— John Hurst That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement for Renewal 1 of 4 with Burr’s Painting LLC, as tenant for Unit A in the Incubator Building, with rates, terms, conditions as presented and as prepared by the County Attorney. The lease payment is $19,883.69 annually, paid monthly at $1,656.97. The new payment includes a 3.5% increase on the base rent from the previous year plus applicable current sales and property taxes. i. EAST SECURITY GATE UPGRADE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT EXTENSION— John Hurst That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendment for Extension of the Public Transportation Grant Agreement between Okeechobee County and the State of Florida, Department of Transportation for Financial Project Number 450556-1-94-01, in the amount of $32,000, at the Okeechobee County Airport. This amendment extends the project through December 31, 2024. j. PURCHASE OF BUNKER GEAR FROM MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY— Earl Wooten That the Board of County Commissioners approve the purchase of 12 sets of bunker gear in the amount of $44,616.00, from Municipal Equipment Company based upon the Lake County, Florida competitively bid contract award #22-730H and authorize the issuance of a purchase order. k. PURCHASE OF JOHN DEERE TRACTOR 5067E & GRAPPLE FOR FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT— Justin Nelson That the Board of County Commissioners approve the purchase of a John Deere 5067E Cab Utility Tractor with loader package and a Frontier AV20E Root Grapple - 62in from Deere & Company through Everglades Equipment Group in the total amount of $58,630.05 using the FL Ag & Lawn Equipment Contract Number 25101900-21-STC (PG F2 CG 22). This tractor and loader package is for the Facilities Maintenance Department. l. AMENDED WORK AUTHORIZATION WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE HRS BUILDING HARDENING STUDY— Justin Nelson That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Amended Work Authorization with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for an additional 120 days to complete Professional Engineering Services and provide requested revisions to the Structural Feasibility Study for the HRS Building Hardening, as prepared by the County Attorney. m. GRANT AGREEMENT-DRIVER EDUCATION SAFETY PROGRAM SCHOOL BOARD OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FY 23/24 AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-63; AND BUDGET AMENDMENT (BA24-02)— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement between Okeechobee County and the School Board of Okeechobee County for distribution of Driver's Education Safety Trust Fund dollars for FY23/24 up to projected available balance of $126,843 on a reimbursement basis; and

Regular Session Agenda December 12, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 4 Updated 12/5/2023 2:58 PM approve Resolution 2023-63 amending (increasing) the FY 2023-2024 budget to appropriate prior year encumbrance and adjust balance for same; and approve BA 24-02 in the amount of $114,223. n. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - ST. LUCIE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FISCAL AGENT SERVICES FOR THE STATE ATTORNEY’S VICTIM SERVICES DEPARTMENT— Wade Vose That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the interlocal agreement for the provision of Fiscal Agent Services to the 19th Circuit State Attorney's Office by St. Lucie County. 2. Public Hearings/Citizen Requests/Presentations a. CITIZEN REQUEST - MS. MALISSA MORGAN - FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DISTRIBUTION EVENT - AGRI-CIVIC CENTER - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023, FROM 3 P.M. TO 6 P.M. AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2023, FROM 7 A.M. TO 1 P.M.— Chloe Willingham That the Board of County Commissioners approve a fee waiver request in the amount of $1,557.50 from Ms. Malissa Morgan - Toys for Tots - to host a toy distribution event within the Covered Arena at the Agri-Civic Center on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with set-up to occur on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Regular Agenda 3. Airport/Commerce Park a. OKEECHOBEE AIRPORT COMMERCE PARK LAND LEASE LOT 21 WITH DML SOLUTIONS, LLC— John Hurst That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Okeechobee County Airport Commerce Park Land Lease, with DML Solutions, LLC, for Lot 21, for a term of thirty (30) years beginning November 21, 2023, at $0.1747 per sq. ft., and adjusted annually at 3.5% with two (2) renewal options of ten (10) years each. 4. Budget a. There are no scheduled items 5. County Attorney a. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING ITS INTENT TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE COUNTY'S JAIL FACILITIES, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, INCURRED WITH PROCEEDS OF A FUTURE TAXABLE OR TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING OR FINANCINGS; PROVIDING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.— Wade Vose

Regular Session Agenda December 12, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 5 Updated 12/5/2023 2:58 PM That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Resolution No. 2023-60 establishing the County's intent to reimburse certain expenditures in connection with capital improvements for the County's jail facilities incurred with proceeds of a future taxable or tax-exempt financing or financings. 6. Community Development a. RESOLUTION 2023-62 APPROVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AHAC) 2023 REPORT— Jessica Schooley That the Board of County Commissioners adopt Resolution 2023-62 and approve the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Annual Report for 2023. b. ROAD TRANSFER AGREEMENT TRANSFERRING JURISDICTION OVER AND LIABILITY FOR MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE FOR AN UNBUILT PORTION OF NE 13TH AVENUE— Bill Royce That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a road transfer agreement transferring jurisdiction over and liability for maintenance responsibility of a currently unbuilt portion of NE 13th Avenue to the City of Okeechobee. c. UPGRADED SOFTWARE FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TYLER TECHNOLOGIES— Bill Royce That the Board of County Commissioners consider purchasing the Enterprise Community Development Software program from Tyler Technologies, providing full permitting, code enforcement and planning program modules along with cloud hosting and access; and that the Board consider establishing a new Technology Charge of 5% of the transaction amount on all Building, Code Enforcement, Planning, and other transactions run through the program, with a minimum fee of $5.00 per transaction, with the new charge to be implemented beginning March 1, 2024, to be approved by the County Attorney. 7. Community Services a. 2023 OKEECHOBEE SENIOR SERVICES CLIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY RESULTS— Debra Austin That the Board of County Commissioners review and acknowledge the 2023 Okeechobee Senior Services Client Satisfaction Survey results. b. BUDGET TRANSFER (BT24-15) - PROMOTIONAL PROJECTS AND VEHICLE PURCHASE— Denise Whitehead That the Board of County Commissioners approve Budget Transfer (BT24-15) to support the following: 1) The Tourist Development Council Advisory Board recommendation for sponsorship of the 2024 Jack Links Cup event to be held at Quail Creek Sporting Ranch on February 13-18, 2024 - $30,000; and 2) The TDC Advisory Board recommendation to support the Main Street Glimpse of the Past project - $10,000, and 3) the purchase of a new vehicle for use by Tourism Department staff - $45,000. c. UPDATE - 2024-2029 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN— Kresta King

Regular Session Agenda December 12, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 6 Updated 12/5/2023 2:58 PM That the Board of County Commissioners receive the update for the Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Strategic Plan process. 8. Capital Projects/Facilities a. There are no scheduled items 9. Human Resources a. RECLASSIFICATION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - CIP— Ana Rhoden That the Board of County Commissioners approve the reclassification of Capital Projects Coordinator to Construction Manager - CIP and approve the Job Description. 10. Public Safety a. There are no scheduled items 11. Public Works a. There are no scheduled items 12. Solid Waste a. There are no scheduled items 13. Administration a. ISSUANCE OF SUPPORT LETTER ON BEHALF OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY RE: TREASURE COAST BRIGHTLINE TRAIN STATION IN DOWNTOWN FT. PIERCE, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners discuss and approve issuance of a support letter from Okeechobee County to St. Lucie County in support of the Construction of a Brightline Train Station in Downtown Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida. b. DETERMINATION OF COMMISSIONER APPOINTEES TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR FY2024— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners review the attached list and consider determination of Commissioner Appointees to Board and Committees for FY2024. 14. County Attorney Report 15. Administration Report 16. Commissioner Comments 17. Executive Session 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS (IAFF) LOCAL #2918 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING— Earl Wooten

Regular Session Agenda December 12, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 7 Updated 12/5/2023 2:58 PM That the Board of County Commissioners convene an Executive Session pursuant to Section 447.605(1), Florida Statutes, regarding collective bargaining with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local #2918 at the conclusion of the Regular BOCC Meeting on December 12, 2023. 18. Additional Documents, If Any, Presented At Meeting VI. Adjourn