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City Administrator Ritter praised as council hears City Hall hardening and Public Safety Building updates

City of Okeechobee City Council · June 16, 2026
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Summary

City Administrator Ritter thanked incoming administrator Whitehead for transition work; the council heard that City Hall windows and exterior doors are being installed with completion expected by mid-July and that the Public Safety Building design-build contract is progressing toward council approval.

City Administrator Ritter used his update at the June 16 meeting to thank incoming City Administrator Whitehead for meeting individually with council and staff to ensure a smooth July transition. Council members offered public thanks: Council Member Robert Jarriel said he was "sad that tonight could be Administrator Ritter's last City Council meeting" and expressed gratitude for Ritter's five years of service.

Ritter also provided a status update on the City Hall Hardening Project: windows and exterior doors are currently being installed, stucco and paint touch-ups are planned, and exposed conduits will be covered, with overall completion expected by mid‑July. He said the Public Safety Building design‑build contract continues to progress and will be brought to council for approval when ready.