Fire Station 5 and Glades County Service Agreements
Summary
The county is moving forward with land acquisition from the Okeechobee Utility Authority for the new Station 5 fire station and is negotiating an expanded EMS and fire service contract with Glades County to help fund operations.
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Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Grant funding of approximately $1 million supports the project, supplemented by potential interlocal revenue from Glades County approaching $650,000.
Residents in southern Okeechobee County and parts of Glades County will receive improved emergency response times.
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