Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Associate Pastor Dr. Pauline Williams, St. Paul A.M.E. Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from the September 20, 2021 and October 4, 2021 regular meetings. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation being received by Dana Neville, Breast Cancer Survivor. Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from George Martin commending Officer Martin Ortiz for issuing a warning ticket in order to protect the safety of the public. Click to View

b.

Email from Rafael Marques expressing his appreciation for the City Clerk's Department and Brittany Meredith being very well organized. Click to View

c.

Letter from Mark Music, President, MMPS Environmental, commending the Fort Pierce Marine Unit, Officer Roberto Sarmiento, and Officer Juan Alverez for their outstanding work that contributed to the success of the Fort Pierce Breakwater Cleanup Dive. Click to View

d.

Voice message from Anne Marie Collins with Jackson Way North Beach Association thanking Mayor Hudson for the City's rapid response to the homeless camps in their community. Click to View

8.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

9.

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.

10.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

a.

Presentation of Slow the Flow by Dr. Edith Widder, President, CEO & Senior Scientist, Ocean Research & Conservation Association, Inc. Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approve the naming of the Sunrise Theatre Mezzanine to the Earl Little Mezzanine. Click to View

b.

Approve the renaming of the Law Enforcement Memorial Park/Hayes Road to the Sgt. Danny Parrish Fallen First Responders Park. Click to View

c.

Approval of travel for Mayor Linda Hudson to attend the Florida League of Cities Annual Legislative Conference, November 3-5, 2021 in the total amount of $631.04. Click to View

d.

Approval of Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between the Fort Pierce Police Department, Saint Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Port Saint Lucie Police Department, Saint Lucie County Fire District, and Saint Lucie County for a shared Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) with an additional cost to the City of Fort Pierce over five years of $199,495.28. Click to View

e.

Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) authorizing TCRPC to provide the necessary services to develop an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) for the relocation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $51,700.00. Click to View

f.

Approval of annual blanket purchase orders for the Police Department for FY2022 for a total of $469,233. Click to View

g.

Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $1,712.24 against 521 Douglas Court, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2409-501-0091-000/3 owned by INA Group LLC, by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of $757.24, leaving a balance due of $955.00 payable in 60 days. The applicant, 2nd Generation Building Corp. is asking to waive all associated costs and fees in the amount of $1,712.24 leaving a balance due of $0.00, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission. Click to View

h.

Approve individual vendor blanket purchase orders over $50,000 for the Sunrise Theatre. Click to View

i.

Approve Individual Vendor Blanket Purchase Orders over $10,000, but not exceeding $50,000 for the Sunrise Theatre. Click to View

j.

Approve letter of support for United Against Poverty St. Lucie County's nomination for the Florida Blue Sapphire Award this year. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Resolution 21-R61 and Quasi-Judicial Hearing – A hearing to allow the owners and/or parties of interest in the property identified as 435 N 16th Street to show cause why the structure located on the premises should not be condemned and demolished. Click to View

b.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by Property Owner, Yo No Se, LLC, and Representative, Velcon Engineering & Surveying, LLC c/o M. Randall Rodgers, P.E., to construct a 31,200 square foot Self-Storage Facility with 217 units, at 481 Ohio Avenue in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID: 2415-311-0003-000-6. Click to View

c.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of applications for Site Plan and Design Review submitted by Property Owner, Yo No Se, LLC, and Representative, Velcon Engineering & Surveying, LLC c/o M. Randall Rodgers, P.E., to construct a 31,200 square foot Self-Storage Facility with 217 units, at 481 Ohio Avenue in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID: 2415-311-0003-000-6. Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 21-R57 approving the award of Bid No. 2021-025 for the Sale of Surplus Property at 133 North 10th Street to highest ranked respondent, Brenda V. Smith and John D. Bess and authorizing the sale. Click to View

b.

Resolution 21-R58 authorizing the sale of 701 North 14th Street to the successful bidder, Telco Investments, LLC. Click to View

c.

Resolution 21-R59 appointing an at-large member to the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board. Click to View

d.

Resolution 21-R60 Adopting the Saint Lucie County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan to remain eligible for FEMA mitigation grant programs. Click to View

e.

ADDED ON ITEM: Approval of Letter of Support for the Fort Pierce Youth Council. 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, October 18, 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 - Associate Pastor Dr. Pauline Williams, St. Paul A.M.E. Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from the September 20, 2021 and October 4, 2021 regular meetings. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation being received by Dana Neville, Breast Cancer Survivor. Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from George Martin commending Officer Martin Ortiz for issuing a warning ticket in order to protect the safety of the public. Click to View

	b.	Email from Rafael Marques expressing his appreciation for the City Clerk's Department and Brittany Meredith being very well organized. Click to View

	c.	Letter from Mark Music, President, MMPS Environmental, commending the Fort Pierce Marine Unit, Officer Roberto Sarmiento, and Officer Juan Alverez for their outstanding work that contributed to the success of the Fort Pierce Breakwater Cleanup Dive. Click to View

	d.	Voice message from Anne Marie Collins with Jackson Way North Beach Association thanking Mayor Hudson for the City's rapid response to the homeless camps in their community. Click to View

8.		ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

9.		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.

10.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

	a.	Presentation of Slow the Flow by Dr. Edith Widder, President, CEO & Senior Scientist, Ocean Research & Conservation Association, Inc. Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approve the naming of the Sunrise Theatre Mezzanine to the Earl Little Mezzanine. Click to View

	b.	Approve the renaming of the Law Enforcement Memorial Park/Hayes Road to the Sgt. Danny Parrish Fallen First Responders Park. Click to View

	c.	Approval of travel for Mayor Linda Hudson to attend the Florida League of Cities Annual Legislative Conference, November 3-5, 2021 in the total amount of $631.04. Click to View

	d.	Approval of Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between the Fort Pierce Police Department, Saint Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Port Saint Lucie Police Department, Saint Lucie County Fire District, and Saint Lucie County for a shared Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) with an additional cost to the City of Fort Pierce over five years of $199,495.28. Click to View

	e.	Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) authorizing TCRPC to provide the necessary services to develop an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) for the relocation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not to exceed $51,700.00. Click to View

	f.	Approval of annual blanket purchase orders for the Police Department for FY2022 for a total of $469,233. Click to View

	g.	Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $1,712.24 against 521 Douglas Court, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2409-501-0091-000/3 owned by INA Group LLC, by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of $757.24, leaving a balance due of $955.00 payable in 60 days. The applicant, 2nd Generation Building Corp. is asking to waive all associated costs and fees in the amount of $1,712.24 leaving a balance due of $0.00, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission. Click to View

	h.	Approve individual vendor blanket purchase orders over $50,000 for the Sunrise Theatre. Click to View

	i.	Approve Individual Vendor Blanket Purchase Orders over $10,000, but not exceeding $50,000 for the Sunrise Theatre. Click to View

	j.	Approve letter of support for United Against Poverty St. Lucie County's nomination for the Florida Blue Sapphire Award this year. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Resolution 21-R61 and Quasi-Judicial Hearing – A hearing to allow the owners and/or parties of interest in the property identified as 435 N 16th Street to show cause why the structure located on the premises should not be condemned and demolished. Click to View

	b.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by Property Owner, Yo No Se, LLC, and Representative, Velcon Engineering & Surveying, LLC c/o M. Randall Rodgers, P.E., to construct a 31,200 square foot Self-Storage Facility with 217 units, at 481 Ohio Avenue in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID: 2415-311-0003-000-6. Click to View

	c.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of applications for Site Plan and Design Review submitted by Property Owner, Yo No Se, LLC, and Representative, Velcon Engineering & Surveying, LLC c/o M. Randall Rodgers, P.E., to construct a 31,200 square foot Self-Storage Facility with 217 units, at 481 Ohio Avenue in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID: 2415-311-0003-000-6. Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 21-R57 approving the award of Bid No. 2021-025 for the Sale of Surplus Property at 133 North 10th Street to highest ranked respondent, Brenda V. Smith and John D. Bess and authorizing the sale. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 21-R58 authorizing the sale of 701 North 14th Street to the successful bidder, Telco Investments, LLC. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 21-R59 appointing an at-large member to the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board. Click to View

	d.	Resolution 21-R60 Adopting the Saint Lucie County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan to remain eligible for FEMA mitigation grant programs. Click to View

	e.	ADDED ON ITEM: Approval of Letter of Support for the Fort Pierce Youth Council. 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.