Bradley Goodbread

Property Maintenance and Code Compliance

County recovers $5,379.96 in costs; the remaining $128,220 of the lien is forgiven if paid on time.

Tourist Development Tax Revenue & Grant Funding

Potential boost to local hospitality and retail revenue.

Fine Reduction Requests

County recovers $5,379.96 in administrative costs while abating over $128,000 in accumulated fines.

Fiscal Year 2027 County Budget and Departmental Appropriations

The 7.5-mill rate is expected to generate about $38.3 million in property tax revenue, and the total budget is $176.2 million.

Floodplain Management and Building Elevation Requirements

Better flood documentation could unlock additional resilience grant dollars for drainage projects.

County Jail Compliance and Facility Standards

Routine operational costs associated with jail maintenance and compliance.

Reentry Support Services and Client Objectives

Grant and county funding supporting specialized court dockets and diversion programs.

Lake Okeechobee Water Levels and Muck Removal

A water master plan is being procured; the cemetery road treatment upgrade alone is estimated at $21.5 million, unfunded.

DB Fortune Investments RV Park Rezoning (8355 US Highway 441 SE)

Expected to bring tourist spending to the corridor; county costs are limited to plan review.

Stormwater Master Plan and Drainage Grant Applications

Provides 5% to 25% insurance premium discounts for property owners in special flood hazard areas.

Traffic Safety and FDOT Signalization

Blanket purchase agreement under state contract rates with annual expenditures historically around $17,000.

Special Exception Review Thresholds (10 Acres)

Minimal financial impact associated with administrative processing changes.

State Road 70 and Berman Road Intersection Safety

$650,000 funded by FDOT for FY2028; county holds roughly $1 million in federal funds that could accelerate the project.

Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex US 441 Access Road Project

Saves over $1.2 million in county reserve funds by deferring construction.

Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area project

Model Home Commercial Activity and Traffic Safety on State Road 70

Private investment by the developer, with minimal estimated public traffic generation.

Property Tax Appeal Procedures and Filing Fees

Establishes a $50 per-parcel fee to defray administrative costs for property tax appeals.

Senior Services and Food Insecurity Challenges

Over $420,000 in grant funding secured for senior services in FY2026-2027.

Peace River Resiliency and Trail Master Planning

Future long-term maintenance costs potentially borne by the county.

Electric Go-Kart Track Proposed in Agricultural Area

Private investment of an undisclosed amount, with potential tourism and local spending benefits.

Adopt Ordinance 2026-0006 (hospitality expenditure thresholds)

Approve consent agenda (warrants, minutes, resolutions 2026-73, -74, -75, lien reduction)

Sumner Engineering work authorization — NW 23rd Lane overflow parking lot

Subordination of county utility interests, Parcel 106.2, State Road 710

Subordination of county utility interests, Parcel 112.2, State Road 710

Amendment to Administrative Regulation 4.06 — procurement policy, sales and use taxes

Host agreement with B.A.S.S. Events, LLC — 2027 Bassmaster Elite Series

Revisions to agenda — continue items 6.a, 7.a, and 15.c

WARRANTS 2026-20 Jessica Bezares

MINUTES OCTOBER 22, 2026 REGULAR SESSION Thomas Hudek

APPROVE UNANTICIPATED MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 - OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Jessica Bezares

ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-75 AMENDING THE FY 2026-2027 BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE EXCESS FEES; APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT 27-06; AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER 27-005 FOR RETURN OF EXCESS FEES TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE - OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE…

Approval of Minutes from the September 22, 2026 Regular Meeting

Special Exception S-2609-0075 — vehicle sales lot at 4340 US Highway 441 N

Consent Agenda (Items 5.a-5.f)

Proclamation — Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church 104th Anniversary

Fee Waiver — Okeechobee FC Youth Soccer

Lien Reduction and Release — Dejeau LLC (CE2011-0118)

FY2027-2028 Budget Development Calendar

RFP Response for Senior Services Lead Agency Designation

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented

Motion to approve the closing of Public Comments

Motion to approve the service and consumption of alcohol during the private event at the Douglas Brown Community Center on Saturday, October 10, 2026

Motion to approve the issuance of the Certificate

Motion to approve the request from Ms. Tatum Kelley on behalf of United Way St Lucie & Okeechobee and Philip DeBerard Law Office to waive fees for the Halloween Extravaganza event at the Agri-Civic Ce

Motion to approve the issuance of the Proclamation

Motion to approve the agenda as revised

Motion to approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-0005, amending Chapter 25, “Cemeteries,” of the Code of Ordinances and the amending of Chapter 25, "Cemeteries" of the Code of Ordinances

Motion to approve the adoption of Resolution 2026-63, amending Resolution 2015-03, revising uniform rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the Okeechobee County Cemeteries, as amended to all

Motion to approve the closing of the Public Hearing

Board approval is required to convene a public hearing pursuant to Section 129.03(3) (c) and Section 200.065(2)(c) and (e), Florida Statutes, for the purpose of receiving comments, questions, requests

Motion to approve the issuance of the Proclamation

Motion to approve the closure of Public Comments

Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman to adopt Resolution 2026-58, amending the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget to reflect unrecognized revenue and adjustment in projected balance brought forward

Motion to approve the issuance of the Proclamation

Motion to approve the issuance of the Proclamation

Motion to approve and accept agenda as presented

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented

Motion to approve the request from Mr. Jeff Ward to waive fees for the TNT Airboat Races at the Clif Betts Jr., Lakeside Recreation Area (Lock 7) on September 12, October 24, and December 12, 2026.

Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Independent Contractor Agreement with TransCore, ITS, LLC for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair Services, and make correction to listed C

Motion to approve the acceptance of a $18,949.96 donation from the Gordie Peer Estate for the purpose of supporting the Okeechobee County Library; approve Budget Amendment (BA)26-37 and Resolution 202

Motion to approve and authorize the submission of a letter of support for US Fish and Wildlife Service to seek funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for acquisition of land within Okeechob

Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), federally-funded subaward grant agreement #H1492, project number #4673-305-P74 for the Stor

Motion to approve the Florida Equine Disaster Response host funding application for the Cowtown Classic events in the amount of $9,000.

Motion to approve the Okeechobee County Cattleman's Association application for the Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo and the Pete Clemons Memorial Labor Day Rodeo for the total amount of $10,000 (two events).

Motion to amend the previous motion, increasing funding from $7,000.00 to $8,500.00

Motion to approve the Florida Junior High School Rodeo Association application for four youth rodeo events scheduled for January 2027 through September 2027 in the amount of $14,000.

Motion to approve the Florida High School Rodeo Association application for the youth rodeos scheduled for October 9 through 11, 2026, and May 6 through 9, 2027, in the amount of $9,000 total (two eve

Motion to approve the Southern Most Timed Event Challenge scheduled for June 11 through 13, 2027 in the amount of $2,000.00 [amended from $3,000.00].

Motion to approve the Florida Little Britches Rodeo Association application for the two events scheduled for October 3 through 4, 2026 and May 1 through 2, 2027 in the amount of $4,000 (two events).

Motion to approve the Double K Rodeo Productions application for the 11th Annual Okeechobee Extreme Rodeo scheduled for November 6 through 7, 2026 in the amount of $5,000.

Motion to approve the All Florida Junior Rodeo Association application for five All Florida Junior Rodeo events scheduled for January 2027 through September 2027 in the amount of $14,000.00 total (fiv

December 6, 2026 in the amount of $8,500.00 [amended from $7,000.00]

Motion to amend the previous motion to decrease the amount from $3,000.00 to $2,000.00

Motion to approve the TNT Airboat Conservation application for the Airboat Races scheduled for April 3, 2027, and July 17, 2027 in the amount of $3,000.

Motion to approve the Battle of Okeechobee application for entertainment performances at the Battlefield Reenactment scheduled for February 2027 in the amount of $1,800.00.

Motion to approve agenda as presented

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented

Motion to approve the Cracker Boys Bass Club application for two Lake "O" fishing tournament events scheduled for October 9 through 11, 2026, and April 23 through 25, 2027 in the amount of $3,000 ($1,

Motion to approve the Lake & Trail USA application for the Big O Showdown Tournament Series in the amount of $6,000.

Motion to approve the closing of Public Comment.

Motion to approve the Okeechobee Main Street host funding application for Main Street's community events in the amount of $10,000.

Motion to approve the Our Village application for the Hurricane Symposium scheduled for December 3 through 5, 2026 in the amount of $2,000.

Motion to approve the Tourist Development Council salary allocations for the current Fiscal Year and budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.

Motion to approve the Florida Airboat Association application for the Unity Weekend Banquet Dinner scheduled for July 10, 2027 in the amount of $3,000.

Motion to approve the Lake Okeechobee Airboaters application for the Fifth Annual Airboat & Buggy Show scheduled for February 27, 2027 in the amount of $4,000.

Motion to approve the Evans Media Source application for the Yee-Haw Music Festival event scheduled for January 14 through 16, 2027 in the amount of $5,000.

Motion to approve the American Anglers Fishing League application for the Weekend Warrior Tournament Series scheduled for February 6 through 7, 2027 in the amount of $4,000.00, with the possibility of

Removal of Special Technology Opportunity Center Amendment