Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Jimmy Loyd with Fairlawn Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from August 01, 2022 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

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

a.

Presentation of St. Lucie Public Schools top-scoring school district grades. Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of Specific Authorization No. 5 in an amount not to exceed $68,862.50 for construction engineering inspection (CEI) services relating to the Georgia Avenue Drainage Basin Water Quality Improvement construction project. Click to View

b.

Approval of the First Amendment to the Service Agreement for Shelter Administration and Animal Care to allow for the Sunrise Humane Society to contract with the City of Fort Pierce to provide management services at the shelter. Click to View

c.

Approve the Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with True North Emergency Management, LLC., for Disaster Debris Monitoring Management and Consulting Services for the 2022 Hurricane Season. Click to View

d.

Approve the Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with Ceres Environmental Services, for Emergency Debris Removal Services for the 2022 Hurricane Season. Click to View

e.

Approve the Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with Ashbritt, Inc., for Emergency Debris Removal Services for the 2022 Hurricane Season. Click to View

f.

Approval to allocate $100,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Utility Bill Assistance Program. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Click to View

b.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Final Plat, submitted by Property Owner(s) Anthony Verderame (Neill Farms FP LLC) and Applicant, David Baggett PE, Project Manager (Engineering Design & Construction, Inc.), to subdivide approximately 24 acres of land (more or less) for The Avalon Crossing Planned Development (Phase II) located at or near 2790 S Jenkins Road in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is currently zoned Planned Development (PD). Parcel Control Numbers: 2419-702-0014-000-8, 2419-702-0015-000-5, 2419-702-0016-000-2, 2419-702-0017-000-9, 2419-702-0018-000-6, 2419-702-0019-000-3, 2419-702-0020-000-3. Click to View

c.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) approval to construct a 21,162 square foot building expansion to an existing Automobile Sales and Service Facility with associated site improvements at or near 3350 S US Highway 1, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2427-801-0001-000-3. Click to View

d.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by applicant, Lindsay School of the Arts, to operate a private arts school with 3 classrooms for approximately 25-30 students at 515 Avenue A. Property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2410-606-0005-000-0 Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Approval and acceptance of the FPUA FY2023 Annual Budget and FY2022 Amended Budget. Click to View

b.

Resolution 22-R29 appointing an at-large member of the Planning Board. Click to View

c.

Resolution 22-R30 appointing a member to the Police Officers Retirement Fund. Click to View

d.

Discussion and direction regarding the District 1 appointed seat on the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board currently held by Ms. Barbara Bennett with a term expiring 9/30/2022. 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, August 15, 2022 - 5:05 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Jimmy Loyd with Fairlawn Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from August 01, 2022 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

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

	a.	Presentation of St. Lucie Public Schools top-scoring school district grades. Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of Specific Authorization No. 5 in an amount not to exceed $68,862.50 for construction engineering inspection (CEI) services relating to the Georgia Avenue Drainage Basin Water Quality Improvement construction project. Click to View

	b.	Approval of the First Amendment to the Service Agreement for Shelter Administration and Animal Care to allow for the Sunrise Humane Society to contract with the City of Fort Pierce to provide management services at the shelter. Click to View

	c.	Approve the Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with True North Emergency Management, LLC., for Disaster Debris Monitoring Management and Consulting Services for the 2022 Hurricane Season. Click to View

	d.	Approve the Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with Ceres Environmental Services, for Emergency Debris Removal Services for the 2022 Hurricane Season. Click to View

	e.	Approve the Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with Ashbritt, Inc., for Emergency Debris Removal Services for the 2022 Hurricane Season. Click to View

	f.	Approval to allocate $100,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Utility Bill Assistance Program. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Click to View

	b.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Final Plat, submitted by Property Owner(s) Anthony Verderame (Neill Farms FP LLC) and Applicant, David Baggett PE, Project Manager (Engineering Design & Construction, Inc.), to subdivide approximately 24 acres of land (more or less) for The Avalon Crossing Planned Development (Phase II) located at or near 2790 S Jenkins Road in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is currently zoned Planned Development (PD). Parcel Control Numbers: 2419-702-0014-000-8, 2419-702-0015-000-5, 2419-702-0016-000-2, 2419-702-0017-000-9, 2419-702-0018-000-6, 2419-702-0019-000-3, 2419-702-0020-000-3. Click to View

	c.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) approval to construct a 21,162 square foot building expansion to an existing Automobile Sales and Service Facility with associated site improvements at or near 3350 S US Highway 1, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2427-801-0001-000-3. Click to View

	d.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by applicant, Lindsay School of the Arts, to operate a private arts school with 3 classrooms for approximately 25-30 students at 515 Avenue A. Property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2410-606-0005-000-0 Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Approval and acceptance of the FPUA FY2023 Annual Budget and FY2022 Amended Budget. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 22-R29 appointing an at-large member of the Planning Board. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 22-R30 appointing a member to the Police Officers Retirement Fund. Click to View

	d.	Discussion and direction regarding the District 1 appointed seat on the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board currently held by Ms. Barbara Bennett with a term expiring 9/30/2022. 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.