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CALL TO ORDER |
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OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Harry Shaw, Good News Missionary Baptist Chuch |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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ROLL CALL |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
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Approval of Minutes from the November 16, 2020 Regular Meeting. Click to View |
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PROCLAMATIONS |
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LETTERS TO COMMISSION |
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Email from Charlene Adair expressing appreciation of Jacolby Washington, Solid Waste Division Manager's prompt assistance with resolving an issue and for the work and service provided by the Public Works Department. Click to View |
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Letter from Lisa Sullivan, Principal, in recognition of Officer Eddie Dove going above and beyond in the performance of his duties at Dan McCarty Middle School. Click to View |
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS
Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time and must sign up to speak in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. |
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ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
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MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS |
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Presentation of St. Lucie County Transit Update by Murriah Dekle, Transit Division Director. Click to View |
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Recommendations of the Police Community Advisory Committee Click to View |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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Approval to piggyback the Florida Sheriff's Association Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract number FSA20-VEL28.0 (Bid period 10/1/20 to 9/30/22) for the purpose of purchasing three (3) of Specification number 138: 2021 Ford F-150 Supercab XL 2 WD pickup trucks from Coggin Ford, 9650 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida 32225 for the amount of $72,159.00, or $24,053.00 each. Click to View |
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Approve the additional funds in the amount of $13,594.77 to PO#200146 for AT&T to cover outstanding invoice for FY2020. $13,594.77 due to enhanced efficiency, there was a need to add additional phone lines and iPads to the account. Click to View |
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Approve request for letter of support from Saint Lucie County for Upward Mobility Cohort Project application. Click to View |
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Approval for the replacement of two access control gate systems for both the main police station in the amount of $34,900 and the Willie B. Ellis sub-station in the amount of $26,500, for a total amount not to exceed $61,400. The replacement of the two access control gate systems will be completed by 1st Fire and Security, Vero Beach, FL . Click to View |
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Approval to piggyback the US Communities Contract #15-JLP-023 for the purchase of one (1) Trane Air-Cooled Chiller - Scroll Compressors Model Number CGAM100A2** in accordance with the attached quote for the Sunrise Theatre, in an amount not to exceed $70,435.00. Click to View |
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Approve grant award for Tamesha Hamilton, owner of My Grandmothers' Keeper and PeeWee's Place LLC, in the amount of up to $10,000.00, as an eligible recipient under the Way to Grow Lincoln Park HIstoric Avenue D Business District Small Business Startup/Relocation Grant Program. Click to View |
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Approval of staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $451.06 against 704 N 20th St., Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID Number 2404-715-0020-000-7 owned by Gwendolyn McKenzie, 1560 Patrick Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32310 to $200.00 payable in 30 days. However, applicant is also requesting a waiver of a portion of the hard costs leaving a balance of $100.00, which requires a direct vote by the Commission. Click to View |
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Approval of staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $451.06 against 702 N 20th St., Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID Number 2404-715-0021-000-4 owned by Gwendolyn McKenzie, 1560 Patrick Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32310 to $200.00 payable in 30 days. However, applicant is also requesting a waiver of a portion of the hard costs leaving a balance due of $100.00, which requires a direct vote by the Commission. Click to View |
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Approval of staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $451.06 against 0 N 20th St (aka 700 approx. N 20th St)., Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID Number 2404-715-0022-000-1 owned by Gwendolyn McKenzie, 1560 Patrick Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32310 to $200.00 payable in 30 days. However, applicant is also requesting a waiver a portion of the hard costs leaving a balance due of $100.00, which requires a direct vote by the Commission. Click to View |
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Approval of staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $451.06 against 0 N 20th St., Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID Number 2404-715-0023-000-8 owned by Gwendolyn McKenzie, 1560 Patrick Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32310 to $200.00 payable in 30 days. However, applicant is also requesting a waiver of the portion of the hard costs leaving a balance due of $100.00, which requires a direct vote by the Commission. Click to View |
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Approval of staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $8,897.51 against 1309-1313 Avenue J, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel ID Number 2404-807-0002-000-7 owned by Team Facey Real Estate, LLC, 2833 SW Brighton St., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 to $2,924.23 payable in 30 days. However, applicant is also requesting a waiver of a portion of the hard costs also in the amount of $1,924.23, leaving a balance due of $1,000.00 payable within 30 days, which requires a direct vote by Commission. Click to View |
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Approval of staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $1,201.02 against 1313 Avenue J, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel ID Number 2404-807-0002-000-7 owned by Team Facey Real Estate, LLC, 2833 SW Brighton St., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 to $406.41 payable in 30 days. However, applicant is also requesting a waiver of a portion of the hard costs in the amount of $205.39, leaving a balance due of $201.02 payable within 30 days, which requires a direct vote by Commission. Click to View |
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Approval of staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $487.27 against 1313 Avenue J, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel ID Number 2404-807-0002-000-7 owned by Team Facey Real Estate, LLC, 2833 SW Brighton St., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 to $151.71 payable in 30 days. Click to View |
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Approval of staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $342.90 against 1313 Avenue J, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel ID Number 2404-807-0002-000-7 owned by Team Facey Real Estate, LLC, 2833 SW Brighton St., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 to $69.80 payable in 30 days. Click to View |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Any Public Comment on these Public Hearing items, if not being offered in person, should be submitted by noon on the day of the meeting using the Sworn Public Comment Form which is available on the city's website at: http://www.cityoffortpierce.com/DocumentCenter/View/8741/Sworn-Public-Comment-for-Public-Hearings
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Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 20-030 rezoning two (2) properties generally located at or near 1700 S. 23rd Street from Office Commercial (C-1) to Planned Development (PD) with an underlying Zoning of Office Commercial (C-1). FIRST READING Click to View |
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Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by Property Owners, Raymond & Catherine Duquette, and Representative Michael Menard, to construct a single family home seaward (east) of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) that will be up to 34.40 feet in height from FEMA Based Flood Elevation on an unaddressed parcel along Surfside Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Single Family Low Density Residential (R-1). Parcel ID: 2412-501-0125-000-1. Click to View |
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Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by Property Owner, Dover-Neal Development, Inc, and Applicant Sunshine Arcade, Inc, to operate a 66-machine arcade amusement center at 2202 North US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 1433-440-0009-010-1. Click to View |
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Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owner, Sharon Scalone to operate a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six (6) months with a minimum rental period identified as one (1) day located at 1132 Granada Street. The property is zoned Single-family Intermediate Residential Zone (R-2). Parcel ID: 2401-811-0008-000-3. Click to View |
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Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 20-031 seeking a Future Land Use Map Amendment for three (3) properties generally located at or near 2107 Swain Road from Medium Density Residential (RM) to High Density Residential (RH) FIRST READING (Transmittal Hearing) Click to View |
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Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 20-032 rezoning three (3) properties generally located at or near 2107 Swain Road from Medium Density Residential (R-4) to High Density Residential (R-5). FIRST READING Click to View |
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Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 20-033 - extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, to include 2564 S. Kings Highway in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View |
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Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 20-034 - extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, to include 706 Midway Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View |
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CITY COMMISSION |
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Resolution 20-R60 appointing members to the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Board. Click to View |
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. |
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COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER |
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Reports Click to View |
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COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION |
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ADJOURNMENT
Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty. |
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Pursuant to Sec. 2-49, Fort Pierce Code of Ordinances, persons desiring to place an item on the agenda may make written request to the city manager no later than 5:00 p.m. fifteen (15) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. Such request must state the subject matter of the individual's appearance and should include any background materials pertinent to the issue. The city manager shall review the request to determine if the item might be handled administratively or whether the subject matter is an item of city business. If appropriate, the city manager shall submit the item for placement on the agenda to the city clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. ten (10) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. The mayor may impose a time limitation of five (5) minutes, or allow such additional time he or she determines necessary and appropriate for such person to make presentation. All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, documents or other materials to be submitted to the commission shall, no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday prior to each meeting, be delivered to the city clerk and furnish each member thereof with a copy of the same prior to the regular meeting.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises you that if you or another person decide to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, that you or said person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (772) 467-3065 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. |