Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Hazel Holyman with In the Image of Christ

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from May 02, 2022 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Public Works Week Proclamation Click to View

b.

Proclamation for Trauma Informed Care Month Click to View

c.

Proclamation for Community Action Month Click to View

d.

Emancipation Day Proclamation Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from Dolores Tindal commending the following Public Works employees for an extremely excellent job cleaning up the huge tree branch that broke off her very old oak tree and completely covered S. 23rd Street: Streets & Drainage Division - Ramon Perez, Jeff Pederson, Jerome Scott, Robert Hennis, and Tora Parker; Parks & Grounds Division - Paul Bertram; and Public Works Inspector Andy Avery. 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.

Retirement Board Presentation - Keith Stephens, Chairman Click to View

b.

Parking Committee Recommendations. Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of a Blanket Purchase Order for the Fort Pierce Police Department to purchase desktop computers, laptop computers, and ancillary equipment required to upgrade to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) system in an amount not to exceed $131,249. Click to View

b.

Approval of a Partial Release of Unity of Title for 100 Misty Lane Click to View

c.

Approval to enter into a two-year agreement with Flock Safety for 26 License Plate Readers in an amount not to exceed $146,100.00. Click to View

d.

Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association for the Sergeants' and Lieutenants' Unit for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. Click to View

e.

Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association for the Police Officers Unit for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. Click to View

f.

Approval of Letter of Support for state funding of Project LIFT. Click to View

g.

Approval of letter of support of the Manatee Observation and Education Center (MOEC), endorsing its grant application to the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs for general operating support for 2023-2024. Click to View

h.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Arnold S. Gaines to attend the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials in Jacksonville, Florida from June 09, 2022 to June 11, 2022 in the amount of $927.18. Click to View

i.

Approval of the request from St. Lucie County for a letter of support for the runway extension project at the Treasure Coast International Airport. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use and Site Plan (Development Review and Design Review) to construct a four (4)-story self-storage facility totaling approximately 106,860 square feet and associated site improvements at 1300 S US Highway 1, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2415-602-0002-000-2. Click to View

b.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Site Plan (Development and Design Review) approval to develop 1.25 million square feet of warehouse use on six (6) lots that total approximately 108.78-acres generally located on Energy Lane, southeast of Glades Cut Off Road and west of Selvitz Road, more specifically located at Parcel Control Numbers: 2431-800-0002-000-0, 2431-800-0003-000-7, 2431-800-0004-000-4, 2431-800-0005-000-1, 2431-800-0007-000-5, 2431-800-0006-000-8. Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Correction of a scriveners error on the Conditional Use approval from March 1, 2021 for the operation of a 33-machine arcade amusement center at 2051 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The floor plan presented and approved by the City Commission actually showed 45 machine slots rather than the 33 machines included in the narrative. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2415-313-0005-010-9. Click to View

d.

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

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 22-R19 reappointing Fran Ross as a Special Magistrate for the City of Fort Pierce. Click to View

b.

Resolution 22-R21 directing an election to be held to provide for the placement of a proposition calling for Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions for the City of Fort Pierce, Florida on August 23, 2022 Primary Election Ballot. Click to View

c.

Approval of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Rate Increase Resolutions; each Resolution shall be approved as a separate agenda item. Click to View

1.

Approval of Resolution No. UA 2022-06 for Electric Rates Click to View

2.

Approval of Resolution No. UA 2022-07 for Natural Gas Rates Click to View

3.

Approval of Resolution No. UA 2022-08 for Water Rates Click to View

4.

Approval of Resolution No. UA 2022-09 for Wastewater Rates Click to View

d.

ADDED ON ITEM: Approval of Letter of Support for St. Lucie Cultural Alliance in their request for 2023-24 grant funding. 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, May 16, 2022 - 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 Hazel Holyman with In the Image of Christ

3.			PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.			ROLL CALL

5.			APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.		Approval of Minutes from May 02, 2022 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.			PROCLAMATIONS

	a.		Public Works Week Proclamation Click to View

	b.		Proclamation for Trauma Informed Care Month Click to View

	c.		Proclamation for Community Action Month Click to View

	d.		Emancipation Day Proclamation Click to View

7.			LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.		Email from Dolores Tindal commending the following Public Works employees for an extremely excellent job cleaning up the huge tree branch that broke off her very old oak tree and completely covered S. 23rd Street: Streets & Drainage Division - Ramon Perez, Jeff Pederson, Jerome Scott, Robert Hennis, and Tora Parker; Parks & Grounds Division - Paul Bertram; and Public Works Inspector Andy Avery. 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.		Retirement Board Presentation - Keith Stephens, Chairman Click to View

	b.		Parking Committee Recommendations. Click to View

11.			CONSENT AGENDA

	a.		Approval of a Blanket Purchase Order for the Fort Pierce Police Department to purchase desktop computers, laptop computers, and ancillary equipment required to upgrade to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) system in an amount not to exceed $131,249. Click to View

	b.		Approval of a Partial Release of Unity of Title for 100 Misty Lane Click to View

	c.		Approval to enter into a two-year agreement with Flock Safety for 26 License Plate Readers in an amount not to exceed $146,100.00. Click to View

	d.		Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association for the Sergeants' and Lieutenants' Unit for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. Click to View

	e.		Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association for the Police Officers Unit for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. Click to View

	f.		Approval of Letter of Support for state funding of Project LIFT. Click to View

	g.		Approval of letter of support of the Manatee Observation and Education Center (MOEC), endorsing its grant application to the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs for general operating support for 2023-2024. Click to View

	h.		Approval of travel for Commissioner Arnold S. Gaines to attend the Institute for Elected Municipal Officials in Jacksonville, Florida from June 09, 2022 to June 11, 2022 in the amount of $927.18. Click to View

	i.		Approval of the request from St. Lucie County for a letter of support for the runway extension project at the Treasure Coast International Airport. Click to View

12.			PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.		Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use and Site Plan (Development Review and Design Review) to construct a four (4)-story self-storage facility totaling approximately 106,860 square feet and associated site improvements at 1300 S US Highway 1, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2415-602-0002-000-2. Click to View

	b.		Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Site Plan (Development and Design Review) approval to develop 1.25 million square feet of warehouse use on six (6) lots that total approximately 108.78-acres generally located on Energy Lane, southeast of Glades Cut Off Road and west of Selvitz Road, more specifically located at Parcel Control Numbers: 2431-800-0002-000-0, 2431-800-0003-000-7, 2431-800-0004-000-4, 2431-800-0005-000-1, 2431-800-0007-000-5, 2431-800-0006-000-8. Click to View

	c.		Legislative Hearing - Correction of a scriveners error on the Conditional Use approval from March 1, 2021 for the operation of a 33-machine arcade amusement center at 2051 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL. The floor plan presented and approved by the City Commission actually showed 45 machine slots rather than the 33 machines included in the narrative. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2415-313-0005-010-9. Click to View

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

13.			CITY COMMISSION

	a.		Resolution 22-R19 reappointing Fran Ross as a Special Magistrate for the City of Fort Pierce. Click to View

	b.		Resolution 22-R21 directing an election to be held to provide for the placement of a proposition calling for Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions for the City of Fort Pierce, Florida on August 23, 2022 Primary Election Ballot. Click to View

	c.		Approval of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Rate Increase Resolutions; each Resolution shall be approved as a separate agenda item. Click to View

		1.	Approval of Resolution No. UA 2022-06 for Electric Rates Click to View

		2.	Approval of Resolution No. UA 2022-07 for Natural Gas Rates Click to View

		3.	Approval of Resolution No. UA 2022-08 for Water Rates Click to View

		4.	Approval of Resolution No. UA 2022-09 for Wastewater Rates Click to View

	d.		ADDED ON ITEM: Approval of Letter of Support for St. Lucie Cultural Alliance in their request for 2023-24 grant funding. 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.