Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Eldrew Baldwin Jr, First Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of minutes from the June 7, 2021 regular meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Juneteenth Independence Day Proclamation Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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 New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee by William Wims, President/CEO Click to View

b.

Presentation and Approval to proceed to partner with Tyler Technologies for a cloud-based software as a subscription Munis ERP solution as a five-year partnership in an amount not to exceed $2,031,903.00, with a first year fee of $1,147,103.00 and a recurring annual fee of $221,200.00 for years two through five as a piggyback off the cooperative contract with Sourcewell. Click to View

c.

Request and discussion by Former State Representative Larry Lee, Jr. regarding an African American Cultural and Historical Grant to be used for the future Highwaymen Museum.
Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of a utility easement for the use and benefit of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority following the abandonment of a portion of Avenue B. Click to View

b.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Tom Perona to attend the FMEA Annual Conference in Naples, FL from July 20 through July 23, 2021 in the total amount of $1,388.44. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

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. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by Property Owner, , and Representative , to operate a 5,898 sq. ft. Amusement Arcade Center with 50 arcade machines at 1702 Delaware Avenue in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID(s): 2409-314-0027-000-0, 2409-314-0024-000-9. Click to View

c.

POSTPONED TO AUG. 2 AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF. Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owners, Christy & Timothy Estes, to operate a Vacation Rental with a rental period of 30 days or less located at 1578 Thumb Point Drive. The property is zoned Single-family Low Density Residential Zone (R-1). Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-015 seeking a Future Land Use Map Amendment for two (2) properties generally located at or near 2398 Peters Road from Mixed Use (MXD) to General Commercial (GC). FIRST READING (Transmittal Hearing) Click to View

e.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 21-016 rezoning two (2) properties generally located at or near 2398 Peters Road from Residential Single Family 2 Units Per Acre (E-2) to General Commercial (C-3). FIRST READING Click to View

f.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-017 - extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, to include six (6) properties at or near 2261 Peters Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 21-R30 restructuring the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board. Click to View

b.

Resolution 21-R31 reappointing Claudette Pelletier, Esq. as a Special Magistrate. Click to View

c.

Resolution 21-R32 appointing members to the Auditor Selection Committee. Click to View

d.

Resolution 21-R33 Approving Lease of Space in City Hall to Brian Mast United States Representative for a monthly rental payment of $250.00. Click to View

e.

Selection of City of Fort Pierce Voting Delegate at the 95th Annual Florida League of Cities Annual Conference on August 12-14, 2021. 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

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 21, 2021 - 4:30 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Eldrew Baldwin Jr, First Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of minutes from the June 7, 2021 regular meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Juneteenth Independence Day Proclamation Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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 New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee by William Wims, President/CEO Click to View

	b.	Presentation and Approval to proceed to partner with Tyler Technologies for a cloud-based software as a subscription Munis ERP solution as a five-year partnership in an amount not to exceed $2,031,903.00, with a first year fee of $1,147,103.00 and a recurring annual fee of $221,200.00 for years two through five as a piggyback off the cooperative contract with Sourcewell. Click to View

	c.	Request and discussion by Former State Representative Larry Lee, Jr. regarding an African American Cultural and Historical Grant to be used for the future Highwaymen Museum. Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of a utility easement for the use and benefit of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority following the abandonment of a portion of Avenue B. Click to View

	b.	Approval of travel for Commissioner Tom Perona to attend the FMEA Annual Conference in Naples, FL from July 20 through July 23, 2021 in the total amount of $1,388.44. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	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. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by Property Owner, , and Representative , to operate a 5,898 sq. ft. Amusement Arcade Center with 50 arcade machines at 1702 Delaware Avenue in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID(s): 2409-314-0027-000-0, 2409-314-0024-000-9. Click to View

	c.	POSTPONED TO AUG. 2 AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF. Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owners, Christy & Timothy Estes, to operate a Vacation Rental with a rental period of 30 days or less located at 1578 Thumb Point Drive. The property is zoned Single-family Low Density Residential Zone (R-1). Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-015 seeking a Future Land Use Map Amendment for two (2) properties generally located at or near 2398 Peters Road from Mixed Use (MXD) to General Commercial (GC). FIRST READING (Transmittal Hearing) Click to View

	e.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 21-016 rezoning two (2) properties generally located at or near 2398 Peters Road from Residential Single Family 2 Units Per Acre (E-2) to General Commercial (C-3). FIRST READING Click to View

	f.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-017 - extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, to include six (6) properties at or near 2261 Peters Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 21-R30 restructuring the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 21-R31 reappointing Claudette Pelletier, Esq. as a Special Magistrate. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 21-R32 appointing members to the Auditor Selection Committee. Click to View

	d.	Resolution 21-R33 Approving Lease of Space in City Hall to Brian Mast United States Representative for a monthly rental payment of $250.00. Click to View

	e.	Selection of City of Fort Pierce Voting Delegate at the 95th Annual Florida League of Cities Annual Conference on August 12-14, 2021. 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

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.