Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Sean Carr with Fort Pierce First Church of the Nazarene

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Hospice and Palliative Care Month Proclamation Click to View

b.

Special Presentation to Commissioner Thomas K. Perona Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from Patrice Ann Adams in recognition of Officer Nicholas Nothof’s protection and service to the people in the community. Click to View

b.

Voice message from Nick Bradley expressing his appreciation for Public Works Department employee Ricard Adam’s assistance when he was in need of aid. Click to View

c.

Comments from the City’s Facebook page acknowledging Communication Specialist Joe Sweat’s phenomenal job of keeping residents informed about Hurricane Nicole. Click to View

d.

Email from Melanie Wildrick, Admin Specialist with FPL St. Lucie Service Center, commending Jimmy Lee White, Equipment Operator III with Public Works Department for his integrity and willingness to offer assistance. Click to View

e.

Email from June Eliassaint, New Home Specialist with Express Homes, complimenting the dedicated employees of the Building/Permitting Department for their assistance in the construction of homes for more than eighty families in the City of Fort Pierce.
Click to View

f.

Letter of appreciation from FDLE, Orlando Regional Protective Operations for Fort Pierce Police Department personnel's professionalism and integrity, as well as their readiness to assist wherever required, during the Gubernatorial Debate at the Sunrise Theatre. 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

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Authorization to terminate Fisherman's Wharf Bulkhead Boat Ramp and Basin (Phase I) Project Agreement with St. Lucie County Click to View

b.

Approval of First Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement for Development of King’s Landing Click to View

c.

Amended 2019 DEO Grant Funding Agreement for Approval and Signature extending the expenditure period through June 30, 2023. Click to View

d.

Approval to piggyback HGAC Contract No.: GR01-20 HGACBUY Grounds Facilities & Parks Maintenance for the purchase of six (6) Dixie Chopper Mowers from High Performance Mowchines, Port St. Lucie, FL in an amount not to exceed $65,952.00. Click to View

e.

Approval to piggyback Sourcewell Contract #093021-ELG for the purchase of an Elgin Broom Streets Sweeper from Environmental Products Group, Inc., Apopka, FL , in an amount not to exceed $320,484.45. Click to View

f.

Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County for Cost Share Relating to a Housing Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan for the amount not to exceed $50,000. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 22-R44 Accepting the Returns from the November 8, 2022 General Election. Click to View

b.

Resolution 22-R45 Appointing John Heaning to the City of Fort Pierce Planning Board as Mayor Hudson's appointee. 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.

Report 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 AMENDED Regular Meeting - Monday, November 21, 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 - Sean Carr with Fort Pierce First Church of the Nazarene

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Hospice and Palliative Care Month Proclamation Click to View

	b.	Special Presentation to Commissioner Thomas K. Perona Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Patrice Ann Adams in recognition of Officer Nicholas Nothof’s protection and service to the people in the community. Click to View

	b.	Voice message from Nick Bradley expressing his appreciation for Public Works Department employee Ricard Adam’s assistance when he was in need of aid. Click to View

	c.	Comments from the City’s Facebook page acknowledging Communication Specialist Joe Sweat’s phenomenal job of keeping residents informed about Hurricane Nicole. Click to View

	d.	Email from Melanie Wildrick, Admin Specialist with FPL St. Lucie Service Center, commending Jimmy Lee White, Equipment Operator III with Public Works Department for his integrity and willingness to offer assistance. Click to View

	e.	Email from June Eliassaint, New Home Specialist with Express Homes, complimenting the dedicated employees of the Building/Permitting Department for their assistance in the construction of homes for more than eighty families in the City of Fort Pierce. Click to View

	f.	Letter of appreciation from FDLE, Orlando Regional Protective Operations for Fort Pierce Police Department personnel's professionalism and integrity, as well as their readiness to assist wherever required, during the Gubernatorial Debate at the Sunrise Theatre. 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

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Authorization to terminate Fisherman's Wharf Bulkhead Boat Ramp and Basin (Phase I) Project Agreement with St. Lucie County Click to View

	b.	Approval of First Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement for Development of King’s Landing Click to View

	c.	Amended 2019 DEO Grant Funding Agreement for Approval and Signature extending the expenditure period through June 30, 2023. Click to View

	d.	Approval to piggyback HGAC Contract No.: GR01-20 HGACBUY Grounds Facilities & Parks Maintenance for the purchase of six (6) Dixie Chopper Mowers from High Performance Mowchines, Port St. Lucie, FL in an amount not to exceed $65,952.00. Click to View

	e.	Approval to piggyback Sourcewell Contract #093021-ELG for the purchase of an Elgin Broom Streets Sweeper from Environmental Products Group, Inc., Apopka, FL , in an amount not to exceed $320,484.45. Click to View

	f.	Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County for Cost Share Relating to a Housing Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan for the amount not to exceed $50,000. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 22-R44 Accepting the Returns from the November 8, 2022 General Election. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 22-R45 Appointing John Heaning to the City of Fort Pierce Planning Board as Mayor Hudson's appointee. 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.	Report 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.