Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Wayne Hewlett, Macedonia Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from the November 1, 2021, Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from Paul Scavello thanking Jennifer Hofmeister-Drew for her positive outlook and especially for her willingness to go above and beyond. Click to View

b.

Email from James Clasby in recognition of Audria Moore-Wells, Peggy Arraiz and City staff's contribution to the 10/21/21 community input meeting that was scheduled after business hours. Click to View

c.

Email from Gina Vardis with Fort Pierce KOA thanking Mayor Hudson for services performed by the Public Works Department. 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.

Students4H20 presentation on Veteran's Memorial Park Adoption Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approve request to reduce Code Enforcement lien in the amount of $98,780.00, against 521 Douglas Court, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2409-501-0091-000/3, owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp, to $1,000.00, to be paid within 60 days. Click to View

b.

Approve request to reduce Code Enforcement lien in the amount of $109,780.00, against 521 Douglas Court, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2409-501-0091-000/3, owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp, to $2,000.00 to be paid within 60 days. Click to View

c.

Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $1,904.50 against 714 N 17th Street, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-816-0015-000/9 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp, by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of $854.50, leaving a balance due of $1,050.00 payable in 60 days. The applicant is asking to waive all costs and fees in the amount of $1,904.50 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

d.

Approval of S.R. A1A Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement (MMOA) Amendment No. 1 between the City of Fort Pierce and the Florida Department of Transportation. Click to View

e.

Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce demolition lien in the amount of $9,255.24 against 714 N 17th Street, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-816-0015-000/9 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp, by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of 2,844.74, leaving a balance due of $6,410.50 payable in 60 days. The applicant is asking to waive all costs and fees in the amount of $9,255.24 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

f.

Approval of Engineering Design & Construction, Inc. (EDC) Specific Authorization No. 7 in the amount not to exceed $92,575 for Avenue D roadway improvements. Click to View

g.

Approval of Request to Allocate Funds for the Oaks at Moore Creek Phase II Infrastructure Construction. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-031 amending the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate a Property Rights Element pursuant to Florida Statutes. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-036 - The subject application is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 3420 Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Pierce, Florida.FIRST READING

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-037 - The subject application is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 3450 Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Pierce, Florida.FIRST READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-038 -This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 2704 Avenue Q in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-039 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 2908 Avenue Q in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-040 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 3120 Avenue Q in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-041 - This is a voluntary annexation of one parcel of land located at 2905 Forest Place in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-042 - This is a voluntary annexation of one parcel of land located at 2906 Forest Place in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-043 - This is a voluntary annexation of one parcel of land located at 2910 Forest Place in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

e.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-044 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 1909 Edgevale Road. FIRST READING.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-045 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 2002 Edgevale Road. FIRST READING Click to View

f.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-046 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 2803 Admiral Street in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-047 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 2830 Admiral Street in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

g.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-048 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 505 Midway Road. FIRST READING Click to View

h.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-049 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 3921 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-050 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 3957 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida.FIRST READING

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-051 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 5560 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

i.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-052 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 4653 Kirby Loop Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-053 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 4681 Kirby Loop Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

j.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-054 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 427 South Market Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-055 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 601 South Market Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

k.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-056 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 1720 Copenhaver Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-057 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 1760 Copenhaver Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-058 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 1840 Copenhaver Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-059 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 1998 Copenhaver Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

l.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-060 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel located at 2835 McNeil Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

m.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-061 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel located at 3005 Summit Street in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

n.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-062 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel located at 4119 Oleander Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

o.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-063 annexing property located at 2120 North Old Dixie Highway. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution No. 21-R66 requiring electronic filing of campaign finance reports for all local candidates and political committees utilizing the Supervisor of Elections' electronic filing system. Click to View

b.

ADDED ON ITEM: Letter of support for the Zora Neale Hurston Florida Education Foundation Grant Application. 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, November 15, 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 Wayne Hewlett, Macedonia Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from the November 1, 2021, Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from Paul Scavello thanking Jennifer Hofmeister-Drew for her positive outlook and especially for her willingness to go above and beyond. Click to View

	b.	Email from James Clasby in recognition of Audria Moore-Wells, Peggy Arraiz and City staff's contribution to the 10/21/21 community input meeting that was scheduled after business hours. Click to View

	c.	Email from Gina Vardis with Fort Pierce KOA thanking Mayor Hudson for services performed by the Public Works Department. 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.	Students4H20 presentation on Veteran's Memorial Park Adoption Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approve request to reduce Code Enforcement lien in the amount of $98,780.00, against 521 Douglas Court, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2409-501-0091-000/3, owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp, to $1,000.00, to be paid within 60 days. Click to View

	b.	Approve request to reduce Code Enforcement lien in the amount of $109,780.00, against 521 Douglas Court, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2409-501-0091-000/3, owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp, to $2,000.00 to be paid within 60 days. Click to View

	c.	Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $1,904.50 against 714 N 17th Street, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-816-0015-000/9 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp, by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of $854.50, leaving a balance due of $1,050.00 payable in 60 days. The applicant is asking to waive all costs and fees in the amount of $1,904.50 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

	d.	Approval of S.R. A1A Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement (MMOA) Amendment No. 1 between the City of Fort Pierce and the Florida Department of Transportation. Click to View

	e.	Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce demolition lien in the amount of $9,255.24 against 714 N 17th Street, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2404-816-0015-000/9 owned by 2nd Generation Building Corp, by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of 2,844.74, leaving a balance due of $6,410.50 payable in 60 days. The applicant is asking to waive all costs and fees in the amount of $9,255.24 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

	f.	Approval of Engineering Design & Construction, Inc. (EDC) Specific Authorization No. 7 in the amount not to exceed $92,575 for Avenue D roadway improvements. Click to View

	g.	Approval of Request to Allocate Funds for the Oaks at Moore Creek Phase II Infrastructure Construction. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-031 amending the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate a Property Rights Element pursuant to Florida Statutes. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-036 - The subject application is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 3420 Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Pierce, Florida.FIRST READING Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-037 - The subject application is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 3450 Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Pierce, Florida.FIRST READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-038 -This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 2704 Avenue Q in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-039 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 2908 Avenue Q in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-040 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 3120 Avenue Q in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-041 - This is a voluntary annexation of one parcel of land located at 2905 Forest Place in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-042 - This is a voluntary annexation of one parcel of land located at 2906 Forest Place in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-043 - This is a voluntary annexation of one parcel of land located at 2910 Forest Place in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

	e.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-044 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 1909 Edgevale Road. FIRST READING. Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-045 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 2002 Edgevale Road. FIRST READING Click to View

	f.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-046 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 2803 Admiral Street in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 21-047 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 2830 Admiral Street in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

	g.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-048 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 505 Midway Road. FIRST READING Click to View

	h.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-049 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 3921 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-050 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 3957 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida.FIRST READING Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-051 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 5560 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

	i.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-052 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 4653 Kirby Loop Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-053 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 4681 Kirby Loop Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

	j.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-054 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 427 South Market Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-055 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 601 South Market Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

	k.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-056 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 1720 Copenhaver Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-057 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 1760 Copenhaver Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-058 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 1840 Copenhaver Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-059 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel of land located at 1998 Copenhaver Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

	l.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-060 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel located at 2835 McNeil Road in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

	m.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-061 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel located at 3005 Summit Street in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

	n.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-062 - This is a voluntary annexation of a parcel located at 4119 Oleander Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING Click to View

	o.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 21-063 annexing property located at 2120 North Old Dixie Highway. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution No. 21-R66 requiring electronic filing of campaign finance reports for all local candidates and political committees utilizing the Supervisor of Elections' electronic filing system. Click to View

	b.	ADDED ON ITEM: Letter of support for the Zora Neale Hurston Florida Education Foundation Grant Application. 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.