Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Father John Liebler with St. Simon the Cyrenian

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from the May 16, 2022 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Juneteenth Proclamation Click to View

b.

National Garden Week Proclamation Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of travel for Mayor Linda Hudson to attend the Florida League of Cities 2022 Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida from August 10, 2022 to August 14, 2022 in the amount of $1744.60. Click to View

b.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Arnold Gaines to attend the Florida League of Cities 2022 Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida from August 10, 2022 to August 14, 2022 in the amount of $1744.60. Click to View

c.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to attend the Florida League of Cities 2022 Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida from August 10, 2022 to August 14, 2022 in the amount of $1744.60. Click to View

d.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to attend the Florida League of Cities 2022 Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida from August 10, 2022 to August 14, 2022 in the amount of $1744.60 Click to View

e.

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

f.

Approval to contract with FPUA for the purchase and installation of street lighting along Beach Court between Florida Avenue and Delaware Avenue at a cost not to exceed $74,540.19. Click to View

g.

Approve award of the Beach Court Roadway Improvements construction contract to the second-lowest bidder, PRP Construction Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $599,223.35. Click to View

h.

Approval of a proposed 12-month Lease Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and Fort Pierce Resorts, LLC, to lease six (6) parcels along Indian River Drive, that are being utilized to provide additional parking spaces for the public. Click to View

i.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to the Luminary Hotel on June 24, 2022, for educational research of Mainsail lodging and development properties in the total amount of $545.11. Updated cost is $326.57 as of 6/6/2022. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Ordinance 22-014 Amending Chapter 22, Section 22-32 to provide for a 5% increase in business tax fees for businesses, professions, or occupations. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 22-R22 appointing Todd McVey to the Arts and Culture Advisory Board as an appointee of the Board. Click to View

b.

Applications for reappointment to Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board as a result of the revised structure. Click to View

c.

Discussion regarding granting authority to the Mayor to issue letters of support on behalf of the City of Fort Pierce without seeking formal approval on an agenda for local organizations seeking grants that do not require any obligation of the City. 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

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, June 6, 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 - Father John Liebler with St. Simon the Cyrenian

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from the May 16, 2022 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Juneteenth Proclamation Click to View

	b.	National Garden Week Proclamation Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of travel for Mayor Linda Hudson to attend the Florida League of Cities 2022 Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida from August 10, 2022 to August 14, 2022 in the amount of $1744.60. Click to View

	b.	Approval of travel for Commissioner Arnold Gaines to attend the Florida League of Cities 2022 Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida from August 10, 2022 to August 14, 2022 in the amount of $1744.60. Click to View

	c.	Approval of travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to attend the Florida League of Cities 2022 Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida from August 10, 2022 to August 14, 2022 in the amount of $1744.60. Click to View

	d.	Approval of travel for Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to attend the Florida League of Cities 2022 Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida from August 10, 2022 to August 14, 2022 in the amount of $1744.60 Click to View

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

	f.	Approval to contract with FPUA for the purchase and installation of street lighting along Beach Court between Florida Avenue and Delaware Avenue at a cost not to exceed $74,540.19. Click to View

	g.	Approve award of the Beach Court Roadway Improvements construction contract to the second-lowest bidder, PRP Construction Group, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $599,223.35. Click to View

	h.	Approval of a proposed 12-month Lease Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and Fort Pierce Resorts, LLC, to lease six (6) parcels along Indian River Drive, that are being utilized to provide additional parking spaces for the public. Click to View

	i.	Approval of travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to the Luminary Hotel on June 24, 2022, for educational research of Mainsail lodging and development properties in the total amount of $545.11. Updated cost is $326.57 as of 6/6/2022. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Ordinance 22-014 Amending Chapter 22, Section 22-32 to provide for a 5% increase in business tax fees for businesses, professions, or occupations. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 22-R22 appointing Todd McVey to the Arts and Culture Advisory Board as an appointee of the Board. Click to View

	b.	Applications for reappointment to Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board as a result of the revised structure. Click to View

	c.	Discussion regarding granting authority to the Mayor to issue letters of support on behalf of the City of Fort Pierce without seeking formal approval on an agenda for local organizations seeking grants that do not require any obligation of the City. 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

	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.