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Council approves $2 million state grant to renovate Public Safety Building exterior

City of Okeechobee City Council · May 5, 2026
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Summary

The council unanimously approved Grant Agreement No. FM1252 with the Florida Department of Financial Services—Division of State Fire Marshal—for $2,000,000 to fund exterior renovations at the City of Okeechobee Public Safety Building; motion by Council Member Robert "Bob" Jarriel, second by Council Member David R. McAuley.

The Okeechobee City Council voted unanimously to accept Grant Agreement No. FM1252 with the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal, to fund exterior renovations to the City of Okeechobee Public Safety Building in the amount of $2,000,000. Council Member Robert "Bob" Jarriel made the motion and Council Member David R. McAuley seconded; the motion carried without opposition.

Council did not record additional conditions in the meeting minutes; the grant agreement was presented as Exhibit 7 and will be added to the official minute file. No implementation timetable or contractor award was specified during the discussion at the May 5 meeting.