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Okeechobee County
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Impact Fees

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Supportive (2)Opposed (1)Concerned (2)Neutral (2)

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Last 30 days
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Last discussed Feb 12, 2026.

Public comments (7)

NeutralDowling WatfordFeb 12, 2026

City Mayor Dowling Watford asked whether school impact fees apply to commercial developments.

Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Feb 12, 2026 · 25:29 →
SupportiveWes WilliamsonFeb 12, 2026

Economic Council chairman Wes Williamson spoke in support of impact fees to help fund future population growth infrastructure.

Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Feb 12, 2026 · 2:02:29 →
OpposedDeb FrazierFeb 12, 2026

Treasure Coast Builders Association executive officer Deb Frazier spoke against the impact fees, citing legal concerns regarding Senate Bill 180 and extraordinary circumstances.

Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Feb 12, 2026 · 2:04:32 →
ConcernedGreg LyonFeb 12, 2026

Developer representative Greg Lyon expressed concern over the economic impact of fees on commercial projects.

Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Feb 12, 2026 · 2:09:21 →
SupportiveWes WilliamsonJan 8, 2026

Expressed support for impact fees on behalf of the Economic Council of Okeechobee and as a long-time local business owner.

Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Jan 8, 2026 · 59:17 →
ConcernedFrank IrbyJan 8, 2026

Asked clarifying questions about how impact fees apply to new construction versus existing commercial conversions.

Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Jan 8, 2026 · 1:02:49 →
NeutralGary RitterJan 8, 2026

City administrator Gary Ritter inquired about interlocal revenue sharing and transportation infrastructure maintenance.

Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Jan 8, 2026 · 1:04:15 →