Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Terrance Beauford with Sword Outreach Mentoring and Resource Center

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from the April 18, 2022 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

National Letter Carriers Food Drive Day Proclamation Click to View

b.

Mental Health Awareness Click to View

c.

Building Safety Awareness Month Click to View

d.

Haitian Heritage Month Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Britta Santana sent an email thanking Isaac Saucedo, Code Enforcement Officer, for his professionalism, effort, and patience in dealing with their neighborhood issues. Click to View

b.

Thank you note from Monica to Elizabeth Beck, Administrative Assistant in the Building Department expressing her gratitude for her assistance. Click to View

c.

Letter from the Glavan & Molitor Family thanking the friendly staff and volunteers at the Sunrise Theatre for their kindness and helpfulness at the recent Kenny G performance. Click to View

d.

Voice message from Suzanne Wisoker commending Public Works Department staff, specifically Nathaniel Morris for exceeding her expectations 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.

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority update on the Wastewater Reclamation Facility Relocation Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approve letter to the Federal Transit Administration in support of St. Lucie County's grant application for the development of a Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility. Click to View

b.

Approval for Mayor to execute participant agreements for the potential settlement of Opioid Litigation. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-012 Amending Section 12-6, Election Districts by amending the election district boundary following the 2020 U.S. Census. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-013 amending the Community Development District boundary of the Preserve at Savannah Lakes. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

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, May 2, 2022 - 6:00 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Terrance Beauford with Sword Outreach Mentoring and Resource Center

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from the April 18, 2022 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	National Letter Carriers Food Drive Day Proclamation Click to View

	b.	Mental Health Awareness Click to View

	c.	Building Safety Awareness Month Click to View

	d.	Haitian Heritage Month Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Britta Santana sent an email thanking Isaac Saucedo, Code Enforcement Officer, for his professionalism, effort, and patience in dealing with their neighborhood issues. Click to View

	b.	Thank you note from Monica to Elizabeth Beck, Administrative Assistant in the Building Department expressing her gratitude for her assistance. Click to View

	c.	Letter from the Glavan & Molitor Family thanking the friendly staff and volunteers at the Sunrise Theatre for their kindness and helpfulness at the recent Kenny G performance. Click to View

	d.	Voice message from Suzanne Wisoker commending Public Works Department staff, specifically Nathaniel Morris for exceeding her expectations 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.	Fort Pierce Utilities Authority update on the Wastewater Reclamation Facility Relocation Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approve letter to the Federal Transit Administration in support of St. Lucie County's grant application for the development of a Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility. Click to View

	b.	Approval for Mayor to execute participant agreements for the potential settlement of Opioid Litigation. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-012 Amending Section 12-6, Election Districts by amending the election district boundary following the 2020 U.S. Census. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 22-013 amending the Community Development District boundary of the Preserve at Savannah Lakes. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

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.