County Extends Okeechobee Utility Franchise Through 2028

Glades County approved a second amendment with Okeechobee Utility Authority extending the existing water and wastewater franchise through September 30, 2028. The extension preserves uninterrupted service and allows the Authority to continue collecting the existing franchise fee while the parties negotiate a long-term agreement.

Document date · October 1, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

UTILITIES

Contract term

October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2028

Renewal date

2028-09-30

Renewal

Second amendment extension through September 30, 2028. The parties agreed to negotiate in good faith toward a new long-term, comprehensive franchise agreement during the Extended Term.

Document type

Agreement

Source document

Glades County Agreement Second Amendment to Franchise Agreement 2026-10-01

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the utilities contract by Glades County?

Okeechobee Utility Authority was awarded this utilities contract by Glades County, as recorded on October 1, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Utilities contract, documented as a agreement record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Glades County Agreement Second Amendment to Franchise Agreement 2026-10-01 (Agreement), dated October 1, 2026 from Glades County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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