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 ~ Thursday, September 28, 2023 9:00 AM Historic Courthouse, Room 270 Board of County Commissioners Page 1 Updated 9/26/2023 5:12 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 - PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF EARL WOOTEN FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 8-14, 2023— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation to Mr. Earl Wooten, Public Safety Director/Fire Chief with Okeechobee County Fire Rescue designating the week of October 8-14, 2023 as Fire Prevention Week in Okeechobee County, Florida. 2. PROCLAMATION - MR. JONATHAN BEAN ON BEHALF OF MARTHA'S HOUSE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER 2023— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation to Mr. Jonathan Bean on behalf of Martha's House designating the month of October 2023 as Domestic Violence and Awareness Month in Okeechobee County. 3. PROCLAMATION - MR. IlAN KAUFER FROM FPL FOR CLEAN ENERGY WEEK - SEPTEMBER 25 - 29, 2023— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners issue a Proclamation to Mr. Ilan Kaufer, External Affairs Manager of FPL, designating the week of September 25-29, 2023 as Clean Energy Week in Okeechobee County, Florida. III. Public Comments IV. Revisions to Agenda V. Agenda 1. Consent Agenda a. MINUTES - September 6, 2023 REGULAR SESSION— Jessica Burnette That the Board of County Commissioners approve the Minutes from September 6, 2023 Regular Session.

Regular Session Agenda September 28, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 2 Updated 9/26/2023 5:12 PM b. MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 BUDGET HEARING— Jessica Burnette That the Board of County Commissioners approve the Minutes from September 6, 2023 Budget Hearing. c. WARRANTS 2023-18— Kristen Gonzalez That the Board of County Commissioners approve Warrants list 2023-18 in the amount of $2,012,545.16. d. FY 2023/2024 SHERIFF'S BUDGET REQUISITION SCHEDULE— Noel Stephen That the Board of County Commissioners approve the Sheriff's Requisition Payment Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 in accordance with F.S. 30.50(1) e. ACCEPTANCE OF UNCLAIMED MONIES - SHERIFF'S INMATE TRUST FUND - FY 2023— Traci Wilderman That the Board of County Commissioners approve and accept unclaimed funds from the Sheriff's Inmate Trust Fund and Operating Account in the amount of $3900.02 for FY 2023. f. TRANSFER OF FEDERALLY AWARDED INCENTIVE FUNDS FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FROM THE BOCC TO CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT - FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2021— Peter Nikolakakis That the Board of County Commissioners approve the transfer of federally awarded child support enforcement program incentive funds for Fiscal Year 2021 in the amount of $431.00 from the Board of County Commissioners' General Operating Account to the Clerk of Circuit Court's General Operating Account. g. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OPERATIONS BETWEEN COUNTY AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE FY 2023/2024— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement between the County and Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office for a one year term, beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, in the amount of $550,747. Said Agreement is for the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office to operate and manage all aspects of the Animal Control Department; with said Agreement being prepared by the County Attorney. h. NINTH AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF PRETRIAL SERVICES BETWEEN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND ST. LUCIE COUNTY— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Ninth Amended Interlocal Agreement for Provision of Pretrial Services between Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners and St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners for a one year term commencing on October 1, 2023 and ending on September 30, 2024 in the amount of $120,000 to be paid in quarterly installments at the rate of $30,000 per quarter, as reviewed by the County Attorney. i. ISSUANCE OF TWELVE (12) CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (COPCN) FOR MEDICAL CARE AND, TRANSPORTATION LOCALLY, OUT OF THE AREA, AND FOR SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORT FOR A 2 YEAR PERIOD— Earl Wooten That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to

Regular Session Agenda September 28, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 3 Updated 9/26/2023 5:12 PM execute and issue Twelve (12) Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to provide Advanced and Basic Life Support, Inter-facility transportation services locally, out of the area, and for Special Event support, with the limitations as set forth on the individual agencies COPCN, during the Fiscal Years 2023-2025. j. E-911 RURAL COUNTY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR MAINTENANCE COST FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT (PSAP) SYSTEM— Earl Wooten That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the submission of the E-911 Rural County Grant Program for maintenance of the County PSAP in the amount of $22,660.22, with a term from December 15, 2023 through December 14, 2024. k. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RURAL AND STATE REIMBURSEMENT GRANT 22-11-18 FOR THE E911 WIRELESS EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM; ADOPT RESOLUTION 2023-53 & APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT 23-30— Earl Wooten That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Additional Terms and Conditions for Rural and State Grant 22-11-18 for the Wireless 911 Emergency Telephone System Rural Grant Program; adopt Resolution 2023-53 amending the FY 2022-2023 Budget to appropriate for unanticipated funding received from the Florida E911 Board for the Fall 2022 Rural Grant Reimbursement Program in the amount of $20,594.32; and approve Budget Amendment 23-30. l. AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR THE MEDICAID MANAGED CARE OPTION— Earl Wooten That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to participate in the Public Emergency Medical Transportation (PEMT) for the Medicaid Managed Care Option (MCO) for a one year term from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. m. GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND FLORIDA HEARTLAND ECONOMIC REGION OF OPPORTUNITY (FHERO)— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Grant Agreement between Okeechobee County and Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity (FHERO), in the amount of $10,000 for a one year term beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, as prepared by the County Attorney. n. GRANT AGREEMENT - OKEECHOBEE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FY24— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Grant Agreement between Okeechobee County and Okeechobee Soil & Water Conservation District, as prepared by the County Attorney, in the amount of $53,000.00 for the purpose of defraying the cost of the salary and benefits for a

Regular Session Agenda September 28, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 4 Updated 9/26/2023 5:12 PM District Program Manager for services to be performed within Okeechobee County from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, to be paid in four equal quarterly installments of $13,250.00 each. o. GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND OUR VILLAGE OKEECHOBEE, INC. FOR PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT NAVIGATOR— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement with Our Village Okeechobee, Inc., in the amount of $15,000, to be paid at the rate of $3,750 per quarter to support the position of a Peer Recovery Support Navigator in Okeechobee County for a one year term beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, as prepared by the County Attorney. p. GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND SUNCOAST MENTAL HEALTH FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM DRUG ABUSE TRUST FUND— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Grant Agreement in the amount of $30,000, to be paid at the rate of $7,500 per quarter to Suncoast Mental Health Services to provide mental health education group sessions in Okeechobee County from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, as prepared by the County Attorney. q. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR'S AGREEMENT WITH BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A. FOR FEDERAL CONSULTING SERVICE AGREEMENT— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Federal Consulting Service Agreement with Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. in the amount of $30,000 to be paid at the rate of $2,500 per month beginning October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 for a one year term. Said Agreement is to provide federal consulting services to Okeechobee County, as prepared by the County Attorney. r. 2023/2024 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE (RENEWAL) AGREEMENT AND FEE - TRAKiT SOFTWARE PROGRAM - SUPERION, LLC— Bill Royce That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a one (1) year renewal agreement (and addendum, as prepared by the County Attorney) with Superion, LLC to provide maintenance support services for the Community Development Department's TRAKiT software program; and approve a payment to Superion, LLC in the amount of $32,535.75 for annual maintenance support services in 2023/2024. s. TREASURE COAST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT CONTRACT— Ana Rhoden That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Treasure Coast Medical Associates Renewal and Amendment Contract to continue to provide an Employee Health Center for all County Employees at a rate of $56 per employee per month, not to exceed costs of $288,960 annually; as reviewed by the County Attorney for legal sufficiency. t. 2023-2024 IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (ALL ABOUT YOU CAREGIVERS, INC.) - STANDARD RATE AGREEMENT - OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024— Debra Austin

Regular Session Agenda September 28, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 5 Updated 9/26/2023 5:12 PM That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the In-Home Supportive Services Standard Rate Agreement with All About You Caregivers, Inc. for the contract term of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. u. 2023-2024 IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES STANDARD RATE AGREEMENT WITH SHIRLEY'S PERSONAL CARE SERVICES OF OKEECHOBEE, INC. - OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024— Debra Austin That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the In-Home Supportive Services Standard Rate Agreement with Shirley's Personal Care Services of Okeechobee, Inc. for the contract term of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. v. STATE AID TO LIBRARIES GRANT AGREEMENT RENEWAL - FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024— Kresta King That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement renewal between the State of Florida, Department of State and Okeechobee County BOCC for and on behalf of Okeechobee County Public Library for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the estimated amount of $117,241. w. Pay & Classification Plan FY 2023/2024— Ana Rhoden that the Board approve the FY 2023/2024 Pay & Classification Plan as presented in accordance with F.S. 125.74(h). x. RESOLUTION 2023-37 DECLARING COUNTY OFFICE EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO DISPOSE OF SAID SURPLUS PROPERTY AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 274, FLORIDA STATUTES.— Russell Rowland That the Board of County Commissioners approve the adoption of Resolution 2023- 37 declaring certain County Equipment as listed in Exhibit "A" as surplus and authorize the County Administrator to dispose of said surplus equipment as defined in Chapter 274, Florida Statutes. y. RESOLUTION 2023-51 AND CONTRACT BETWEEN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR OPERATION OF THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT- CONTRACT YEAR 23/24— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute Resolution 2023-51 approving the 2023/2024 State/County Contract between Okeechobee County and the Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract in the amount of $210,000 for the term of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. z. APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-50 AMENDING THE FY22/23 BUDGET TO REFLECT UNRECOGNIZED REVENUE; APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT 23- 31— Johnathan Blanco That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Resolution 2023-50, amending the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget to reflect unrecognized revenue and approve Budget Amendment (BA) 23-31 in the amount of $127,000.

Regular Session Agenda September 28, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 6 Updated 9/26/2023 5:12 PM aa. WORK AUTHORIZATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH AVCON, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN & BIDDING PHASE SERVICES FOR THE SECURITY SYSTEM UPGRADES— John Hurst That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Work Authorization with AVCON, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the Design & Bidding Phase of the Security System Upgrades in the amount of $70,000.00. ab. FDLE, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT (OCJG) APPLICATION AND SUBMITTAL FOR EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAGC) PROGRAM— Noel Stephen That the Board of County Commissioners approve annual submission for FY2022 applicable FDLE-Office of Criminal Justice (OCJG) Program, for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG-Countywide) in the amount of $90,548 for use by the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force allowing a grant project period between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2024. ac. SHERIFF'S REQUEST - FY23 BUDGET AMENDMENT - FOUR (4) GMC SIERRA TRUCKS - PURCHASE/LEASE AGREEMENT - $205,472.00— Noel Stephen That the Board of County Commissioners approve a budget amendment to recognize the capital asset and debt proceeds for the purchase of four (4) GMC Sierra trucks in the amount of $205,472.00. The purchase is being financed over five years with an interest rate of 7.099% with annual payments of $46,613.74. No additional money is being requested from the Board. The budget amendment is strictly to comply with generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to purchases over time. ad. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (ICA) BETWEEN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND CAS GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES, LLC. FOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Independent Contractor's Agreement with CAS Governmental Services, LLC, Legislative Services, for one (1) year beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, in the amount of $60,000; as prepared by the County Attorney. Said amount is to be paid in four equal quarterly installments of $15,000 each. 2. Public Hearings/Citizen Requests/Presentations a. CITIZEN REQUEST - MS. JACKIE CLAXTON - REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER - ROTARY CLUB HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA - AGRI-CIVIC CENTER - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023, FROM 12 P.M. TO 11 P.M.— Matt Dorriety That the Board of County Commissioners approve a fee waiver request in the amount of $1,471.25 from Ms. Jackie Claxton, representing the Rotary Club of Okeechobee, to host a Halloween Extravaganza event within the Covered Arena at the Agri-Civic Center on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. b. CITIZEN REQUEST - ROTARY CLUB OF OKEECHOBEE - ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION TO SUPPORT PURCHASE & INSTALLATION OF FITNESS STATIONS AT DARRELL ENFINGER SPORTS COMPLEX— Denise Whitehead

Regular Session Agenda September 28, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 7 Updated 9/26/2023 5:12 PM That the Board of County Commissioners consider and approve a monetary donation (up to $20,000) from the Rotary Club of Okeechobee to the County (pursuant to Administrative Regulation 4.05 Donation Policy) to support purchase and installation of fitness stations at the planned fitness trail project at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex. c. 9:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING, RESOLUTION 2023-55 FOR USE OF THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-55 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR THE LEVY, COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS— Wade Vose 1)That the Board of County Commissioners conduct a public hearing and receive comments from interested parties; and 2) That the Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution 2023-55 authorizing the use of the Uniform Method for levy, collection, and enforcement of non ad valorem assessments beginning with FY24-25. d. 9:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING, PETITION L-2023-0002 - ORDINANCE 2023-R-0322 - REQUEST A CHANGE IN ZONING. COW CREEK CATTLE, LLC AND R&L FARMS, LLC, PROPERTY OWNERS; REUVEN ROGATINSKI AND JONATHAN EINHORN, APPLICANTS. REQUEST FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING FROM THE EXISTING CLASSIFICATIONS OF AGRICULTURE (A), RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY (RSF) AND HEAVY COMMERCIAL (C-2) TO THE PROPOSED CLASSIFICATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - DOVANI (PD). THE PROPERTY EXTENDS NORTHWARD FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF MILE FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF WHISPERING PINES, WHISPERING PINES HEIGHTS AND BASSWOOD ESTATES, AND EXTENDS FROM US HIGHWAY 441 N WESTWARD FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES TO US HIGHWAY 98 N. THE TOTAL LAND AREA IS APPROXIMATELY 1,006 ACRES.— Bill Royce That the Board of County Commissioners conduct a public hearing and accept input from interested parties; and adopt Ordinance 2023-R-0322 to grant Petition L-2023- 0002, a request for a change in zoning from Agriculture (A), Residential Single Family (RSF) and Heavy Commercial (C-2) to Planned Development - Dovani (PD). e. 10:00 A.M. DISCUSSION: PROPOSED LETTER OPPOSING THE LOWER KISSIMMEE BASIN STORMWATER TREATMENT AREA (LKBSTA) PROJECT - SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT (SFWMD), EOCSYSTEM INVESTMENT PARTNERS (EIP) & HGS, LLC., d/b/a RES ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING COMPANY (RES)— Richard Reade That the Board of County Commissioners discuss and consider authorizing the Chairman to execute and send the proposed (second) letter to the SFWMD Governing Board & Executive Director opposing the SFWMD's proposed Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area (LKBSTA) Project. f. PROGRESS REPORT ON JAIL EXPANSION & RENOVATION PROJECT— Justin Nelson That the Board of County Commissioners receive a Progress Report on the Jail Expansion and Renovation Project from the Architect of Record, Joe Mrak with

Regular Session Agenda September 28, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 8 Updated 9/26/2023 5:12 PM Securitecture, LLC., and Senior Project Manager, Paul Fernandes with Ajax Building Company, LLC. g. DISCUSSION - 2024-2029 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN— Kresta King That the Board of County Commissioners receive the Fiscal Year 2017-2020 Strategic Plan Impact Report; and discuss and provide direction on beginning the Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Strategic Plan process. h. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - MR. BRET SMITH RESOLUTION 2023-52 AND FEE SCHEDULE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FY24— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners adopt Resolution 2023-52, authorizing the FY23/24 fee schedules (clinic, vital statistics and environmental health) of the Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County, providing an effective date of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024; and authorize the Chairman to execute said Resolution. Regular Agenda 3. Airport/ Industrial Park a. A.R. 13.04 FEE SCHEDULE FOR FIXED BASED OPERATOR RATES AND CHARGES - REVISION 3 AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-54— John Hurst That the Board of County Commissioners review and approve the revisions to Administrative Regulation 13.04; and adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute Resolution 2023-54 revising Rates and Charges for the Okeechobee County Airport Fixed Based Operator. 4. Budget a. There are no scheduled items 5. County Attorney a. There are no scheduled items 6. Community Development a. There are no scheduled items 7. Community Services a. AWARD INVITATION TO BID #2023-10 - EXISTING BLEACHER SEATING REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS - OKEECHOBEE AGRI-CIVIC CENTER COVERED ARENA— Denise Whitehead That the Board of County Commissioners approve and award an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2023 - 10 - Existing Bleacher Seating Repairs and Improvements at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center; and authorize the Chairman to execute a contract, as prepared by the County Attorney, in the bid amount of $89,454.

Regular Session Agenda September 28, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 9 Updated 9/26/2023 5:12 PM 8. Capital Projects/Facilities a. ACCEPT A REIMBURSABLE GRANT FROM THE FDLE STATE APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE JAIL RENOVATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500,000— Justin Nelson That the Board of County Commissioners accept a reimbursable grant from Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) - Office of Criminal Justice (OCJG) Program, for construction of the Jail Renovation Project in the amount of $7,500,000 and authorize the Chairman to execute the Grant Award Letter. b. APPROVE WORK AUTHORIZATION WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE ROOF EXTENSIONS & MAINTENANCE/OPERATIONS BUILDING AT THE OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AGRI CIVIC CENTER & FAIRGROUNDS— Justin Nelson That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Work Authorization with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $160,654 for Professional Engineering Services for the engineering & construction services for the roof extension and Maintenance/Operations Building at the Okeechobee County Agri Civic Center & Fairgrounds. c. Approval - Contract Amendment - Agri Civic Center Electrical Improvements— Justin Nelson That the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the contract amendment, as prepared by the county attorney, in the amount of $36,424.00 (Revised Total Contract Amount $213,274.00) with Cyber Electric of Central Florida, Inc. for the replacement of a surge protection system caused by Hurricane Ian and the removal/replacement of the emergency exit signs to meet code compliance at the Okeechobee County Agri Civic Center & Fairgrounds. 9. Human Resources a. There are no scheduled items 10. Public Safety a. There are no scheduled items 11. Public Works a. ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST - OUA & HINTERLAND GROUP, INC. - SW 16TH STREET, FROM SW 10TH DRIVE TO SW 24TH AVENUE - SEPTIC TO SEWER PROJECT - MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2023 TO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023— Steph Matthes That the Board of County Commissioners consider approval of a road closure request from the Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) for SW 16th Street, from SW 10th Drive to SW 24th Avenue, to accommodate the on-going septic to sewer construction project from Monday, October 2, 2023 to Friday, October 13, 2023 (daytime hours only in accordance with the County Land Development Regulations).

Regular Session Agenda September 28, 2023 Board of County Commissioners Page 10 Updated 9/26/2023 5:12 PM 12. Solid Waste a. There are no scheduled items 13. Administration a. 2024 AMENDED LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND APPROPRIATION LETTER TO INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR WATER RELATED WORK PLAN AND STATEWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN— Deborah Manzo That the Board of County Commissioners review and approve an amended letter to the County's 2024 Legislative Priorities and Appropriation submitted to be the Okeechobee County Legislative Delegation on September 13, 2023 to include an additional request to support in creating a 5yr water related work plan and statewide strategic plan for presentation during the 2024 Legislative Session. b. ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION (A.R.) 4.03 - FUND BALANCE, RESERVES AND CONTINGENCY POLICY - REVISED (FORMERLY UNDESIGNATED/UNRESTRICTED RESERVE POLICY)— Richard Reade That the Board of County Commissioners consider and approve proposed revisions to Administrative Regulation (A.R.) 4.03 addressing the County's fund balance, reserve and contingency reserves within the County's budget (formerly AR 4.03 - Undesignated/Unrestricted Reserve Policy). c. OKEECHOBEE COUNTY PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR FEDERAL AWARDS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS (CDBG) - REVISED— Richard Reade That the Board of County Commissioners consider and approve proposed revisions to the Okeechobee County Procurement Policy for Federal Awards & Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) [formerly Okeechobee County Procurement Policy for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)]. 14. County Attorney Report 15. Administration Report 16. Commissioner Comments 17. Additional Documents, If Any, Presented At Meeting VI. Adjourn VII. Proclamations