Regular Commission Meeting Thursday, September 12, 2024 05:30 PM Commission Chambers – 481 West Hickpochee Ave LaBelle, FL 33975

Mayor Julie C. Wilkins

Commissioners: Daniel W. Akin | Jackie Ratica | Bobbie Spratt | Hugo Vargas

Public comments will be limited to 3 minutes per person

1.Call to Order

2.Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 

3.Roll Call

4.Presentations

1. A.Project 447878-1 / SR 80 from North of Captain Hendry Drive to West of Forrey Drive - David Agacinski (Project Manager IV), Florida Department of Transportation, District One Southwest Area Office (SWAO)

2. B.National Diaper Need Awareness Week Proclamation 

3. C.Honoring Mayor Julie C. Wilkins SWFLC President - Commissioner Jackie Ratica  

5.Consent Agenda Items for Consideration 

(Any commissioner or citizen may request to have an item removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda for further discussion.)

1. A.Approval of August Check Register 

2. B.Approval of *Month* Minutes:

   August 1, 2024 Budget Workshop Minutes 

   August 8, 2024 Budget Workshop Minutes

   August 8, 2024 City Commission Meeting Minutes 

   August 15, 2024 Budget Workshop Minutes  

   August 22, 2024 Budget Workshop Minutes

3. C.Approval of Staff Reports:

   -HCSO-Lieutenant Allen K. Hudson

   -Fire Department-Brent Stevens 

   -Building Department-Mark Lynch 

   -Code Enforcement-Zane Mungillo

   -Planning and Zoning-Alexis Crespo

   -Finance-Lilly Davenport

   -Public Works-Mitch Wills

   -Woodard & Curran-Glenn Burden

   -Four Waters Engineering-

4. D.Bad Debt Write-Off - Utility Billing - April Aguilar

5. E.PRM 2024-2025 Renewal Proposal - Human Resource - Lisa Awbrey

6.Public Hearings and/or Ordinances 

1. A.ORDINANCE 2024 - 08 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL VILLAGE SEAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION OF USE; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

2. B.ORDINANCE 2024 - 09 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LABELLE, FLORIDA; RELATING TO SCHOOL ZONE ENFORCEMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF LABELLE; AMENDING THE CITY OF LABELLE CODE, CHAPTER 12, CREATING A NEW ARTICLE IV, SCHOOL ZONES; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

3. C.Rate Increases 80% Sewer and 50% Water 

7.Non-Public Hearing Items for Consideration

(Limited to 15 minutes per item: 3-5 minutes optional presentation time with the remaining time for discussion by the Commission)

1. A.County Water Rate and Billing

2. B.RFQ 2024 - 03 Architectural Services LaBelle Fire Department

3. C.Utility Billing Service Application 

8.Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

(Limited to 3 minutes per person)

9.City Related Business by Commissioners 

1. A.Commissioner Jackie Ratica - Live Streaming City Commission Meetings 

   Commissioner Daniel Akins

   Commissioner Bobbi Spratt

   Commissioner Hugo Vargas

   Mayor Julie C. Wilkins

10.Adjournment 

Upcoming Meetings:

•                September 12, 2024                5:30 p.m.    Local Planning Agency & Regular Commission Meeting
•                September 13, 2024                5:01 p.m.    Tentative Budget Hearing 
•                September 27, 2024                5:01 p.m.    Final Budget Hearing 

*Be advised that the Commission may take action on items not listed on the agenda. 

City of Labelle Office Closures:

September 2, 2024 Labor Day 

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Meeting Records Request

Any person requesting the appeal of a decision of the City Commission will require a verbatim record of the proceedings and for that purpose will need to ensure that such verbatim record is made. Pursuant to FS. 286.0105, the record must include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City of Labelle does not prepare or provide such verbatim record.

Notice of Commission Meetings and Agendas

The second Thursday of each month are regular meeting dates for the City Commission; special or workshop meetings may be called, whenever necessary. Commission Agendas are posted on the City’s website on the Friday prior to each Commission meeting. A copy of the meeting audio and the complete agenda may be requested at tiawarner@citylabelle.com or 863-675-2872.

Americans with Disabilities Act

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this document can be made available in an alternate format upon request. Special accommodations can be provided upon request with five (5) days advance notice of any meeting, by contacting Deputy City Clerk Tijauna Warner at LaBelle City Hall, 481 W. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. Phone No. 863-675-2872. Hearing Assistance: If hearing impaired, contact Florida Relay at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (Voice), for assistance. (Reference: Florida Statute 286.26)