Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Tim Willcox, First United Methodist Church of Fort Pierce

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of minutes from the May 17, 2021 meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

National Safety Boating Week Proclamation being received by Brandon Creagan Click to View

b.

Code Enforcement Officer's Appreciation Week Click to View

c.

National Garden Week Proclamation being received by the Garden Club of Fort Pierce. Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from Donna Perrone thanking Police Officers Jasmine Mojica and Samantha Foster for their kindness and patience when they responded to a very difficult domestic situation. Click to View

b.

Letter from Charles Hayek thanking the following Public Works Department staff who contributed to the success of the 100th Anniversary Celebration for the opening of the Fort Pierce Inlet: Mike Reals, Tora Parker, Terry Martin, Henry Duhart, Larry Owens and Jerome Scott. Click to View

8.

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.

9.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

10.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

a.

Presentation of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County activities update by Will Armstead, CEO Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approve request to reduce Code Enforcement lien in the amount of $27,000.00, against 1008 N 17th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2404-514-0007-000/3, owned by Maurice Shazier, 3106 Anderson Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34946, to $1,500.00 to be paid within 60 days. Click to View

b.

Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $6,209.20 against 806 N 13th Street, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-442-0009-000/7 owned by Horizon Palms And Nursery Inc., by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of $4,176.68, leaving a balance due of $2,032.52 payable in 30 days. The applicant / proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, 8015 Plantation Lakes Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $6,209.20, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission. Click to View

c.

Approval of award of the South 5th Street Roadway Improvements construction contract to the low bidder, Dickerson Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $845,130.00. Click to View

d.

Request approval to award Johnson-Davis, Inc. authorization to proceed with construction of stormwater facilities at the south end of South 2nd Street in an amount not to exceed $69,000.00. Click to View

e.

Acceptance of the resignation of Peter J. Sweeney, City Attorney, effective May 20, 2021. Click to View

f.

Acceptance of proposal from Slavin Management Consultants to conduct the professional search for the next City Attorney in an amount not to exceed $23,753.75, including expenses. Click to View

g.

Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement covering the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023. Click to View

h.

Approval of procedure to nominate members from the Lincoln Park community to be honored by the placement of their name on a bronze plaque to be displayed in NW Pioneer Park Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Public Hearing - PY 2018 & 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Click to View

b.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by Property Owners, Richard and Diane Slater, and Representative, Michael A. Smith, to construct a single-family home that will be approximately 33 feet in height from FEMA Based Flood Elevation at 1629 Thumb Point Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Single-Family Low Density (R-1). Parcel ID: 2401-700-0002-000-0. Click to View

c.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Site Plan and Design Review submitted by property owner, Smith Bros.Contracting Equipment Inc. and Representative Ahrens Companies Inc., to expand an existing building/site by 5,400 square feet for a Bobcat equipment retail sales business in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Light Industrial (I-1). Parcel ID: 2431-506-0005-000-8. Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-014 abandoning a portion of the Avenue B right-of-way, bound by A.E. Backus Avenue to the north, North 2nd Street to the east, Avenue A to the south, and the FEC Railroad to the west. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

ADDED ITEM: Letter of support for St. Lucie County Clerk of Court's Grant Application seeking to digitize St. Lucie County official records and deed books from 1905 to 1960. Click to View

14.

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.

15.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

a.

Reports Click to View

16.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

17.

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.

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.

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C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, June 7, 2021 - 6:00 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Tim Willcox, First United Methodist Church of Fort Pierce

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of minutes from the May 17, 2021 meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	National Safety Boating Week Proclamation being received by Brandon Creagan Click to View

	b.	Code Enforcement Officer's Appreciation Week Click to View

	c.	National Garden Week Proclamation being received by the Garden Club of Fort Pierce. Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Donna Perrone thanking Police Officers Jasmine Mojica and Samantha Foster for their kindness and patience when they responded to a very difficult domestic situation. Click to View

	b.	Letter from Charles Hayek thanking the following Public Works Department staff who contributed to the success of the 100th Anniversary Celebration for the opening of the Fort Pierce Inlet: Mike Reals, Tora Parker, Terry Martin, Henry Duhart, Larry Owens and Jerome Scott. Click to View

8.		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.

9.		ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

10.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

	a.	Presentation of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County activities update by Will Armstead, CEO Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approve request to reduce Code Enforcement lien in the amount of $27,000.00, against 1008 N 17th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2404-514-0007-000/3, owned by Maurice Shazier, 3106 Anderson Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34946, to $1,500.00 to be paid within 60 days. Click to View

	b.	Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $6,209.20 against 806 N 13th Street, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-442-0009-000/7 owned by Horizon Palms And Nursery Inc., by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of $4,176.68, leaving a balance due of $2,032.52 payable in 30 days. The applicant / proposed buyer, Vincent Marcellino, 8015 Plantation Lakes Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, is asking to waive all fees in the amount of $6,209.20, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission. Click to View

	c.	Approval of award of the South 5th Street Roadway Improvements construction contract to the low bidder, Dickerson Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $845,130.00. Click to View

	d.	Request approval to award Johnson-Davis, Inc. authorization to proceed with construction of stormwater facilities at the south end of South 2nd Street in an amount not to exceed $69,000.00. Click to View

	e.	Acceptance of the resignation of Peter J. Sweeney, City Attorney, effective May 20, 2021. Click to View

	f.	Acceptance of proposal from Slavin Management Consultants to conduct the professional search for the next City Attorney in an amount not to exceed $23,753.75, including expenses. Click to View

	g.	Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement covering the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023. Click to View

	h.	Approval of procedure to nominate members from the Lincoln Park community to be honored by the placement of their name on a bronze plaque to be displayed in NW Pioneer Park Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Public Hearing - PY 2018 & 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Click to View

	b.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by Property Owners, Richard and Diane Slater, and Representative, Michael A. Smith, to construct a single-family home that will be approximately 33 feet in height from FEMA Based Flood Elevation at 1629 Thumb Point Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Single-Family Low Density (R-1). Parcel ID: 2401-700-0002-000-0. Click to View

	c.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Site Plan and Design Review submitted by property owner, Smith Bros.Contracting Equipment Inc. and Representative Ahrens Companies Inc., to expand an existing building/site by 5,400 square feet for a Bobcat equipment retail sales business in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Light Industrial (I-1). Parcel ID: 2431-506-0005-000-8. Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-014 abandoning a portion of the Avenue B right-of-way, bound by A.E. Backus Avenue to the north, North 2nd Street to the east, Avenue A to the south, and the FEC Railroad to the west. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	ADDED ITEM: Letter of support for St. Lucie County Clerk of Court's Grant Application seeking to digitize St. Lucie County official records and deed books from 1905 to 1960. Click to View

14.		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.

15.		COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

	a.	Reports Click to View

16.		COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

17.		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.


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.