Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Sharon Brown with Full Gospel Tabernacle of Deliverance

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from March 06, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation Click to View

b.

Fort Pierce Police Departments 100th Anniversary Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from Doretha Hair Truesdell, President of the Original Florida Hall of Fame Highwaymen, Inc., thanking Brittany Marinello, Grants Division Manager, and her team for their efforts in making the Sixth Annual Highwaymen Heritage Trail and Art Show Festival a huge success. Click to View

b.

Thank you card from Mrs. Pam McDonald expressing her gratitude for Police Officer Samantha Reid’s assistance to her husband while they were downtown. 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.

Brightline Train Education and Awareness Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of First Addendum to Agreement Between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County to Exchange Rights of Way and extend the Feasibility Determination Period 120-days. Click to View

b.

Approval to piggyback the FPUA contract with Mastec North America, Inc. and a Purchase Order in the amount of $273,561.36, to install conduits and related fixtures for AT&T and Comcast for the Avenue B Roadway Construction Project. Click to View

c.

Approval of Amended Florida Job Growth Infrastructure Grant. Click to View

d.

Approval of TAPS Multi Services Small Business Grant Agreement for $5,000 Click to View

e.

Approval of Joanne's World of Nutrition, LLC Small Business Grant Agreement for $5,000. Click to View

f.

Approval of Royal Palace Rentals, LLC Small Business Grant Agreement for $5,000. Click to View

g.

Approval of Iris's T Designs Small Business Grant Agreement for $5,000. Click to View

h.

Approval of EMS Safety & Healthcare Training Center Small Business Grant Agreement for $5,000. Click to View

i.

Approval of DEP Resilient Florida Grant in the amount of $15,000,000.00 for the waste water reclamation facility relocation, natural system enhancements, and restoration of 2.23 acres of seagrass, the offset of water use with 2 MGD of reuse, and upgrades to existing facility components. Click to View

j.

Approval of agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and the Original Florida Hall of Fame Highwaymen, Inc. to lease an adjacent parcel and the parking lot at the Jackie Caynon Building, located at 1234 Avenue. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-022 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment by owner Resurrection Life Family Worship Center, Inc., to change the future land use from Medium Density Residential, RM, to High Density Residential, RH, of 4.883 acres of the parcel located at 1910 S. Jenkins Road Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel ID: 2418-322-0001-000-5. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 23-R26 Authorizing the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four Lighting Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement for Orange Avenue (S.R. 68) from North 32nd Street to US 1 (S.R. 5) Click to View

b.

Resolution 23-R27 approving contract agreement between Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Fort Pierce for the construction of a concrete trail, as a segment of the Florida SUN Trail, along the edge of the Indian Hills Golf Course beginning at Indian Hills Drive and ending at Georgia Avenue which has been fully funded through the grant. Click to View

c.

Discussion and direction for Fisherman's Wharf Development. 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, March 20, 2023 - 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 Sharon Brown with Full Gospel Tabernacle of Deliverance

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from March 06, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation Click to View

	b.	Fort Pierce Police Departments 100th Anniversary Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Doretha Hair Truesdell, President of the Original Florida Hall of Fame Highwaymen, Inc., thanking Brittany Marinello, Grants Division Manager, and her team for their efforts in making the Sixth Annual Highwaymen Heritage Trail and Art Show Festival a huge success. Click to View

	b.	Thank you card from Mrs. Pam McDonald expressing her gratitude for Police Officer Samantha Reid’s assistance to her husband while they were downtown. 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.	Brightline Train Education and Awareness Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of First Addendum to Agreement Between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County to Exchange Rights of Way and extend the Feasibility Determination Period 120-days. Click to View

	b.	Approval to piggyback the FPUA contract with Mastec North America, Inc. and a Purchase Order in the amount of $273,561.36, to install conduits and related fixtures for AT&T and Comcast for the Avenue B Roadway Construction Project. Click to View

	c.	Approval of Amended Florida Job Growth Infrastructure Grant. Click to View

	d.	Approval of TAPS Multi Services Small Business Grant Agreement for $5,000 Click to View

	e.	Approval of Joanne's World of Nutrition, LLC Small Business Grant Agreement for $5,000. Click to View

	f.	Approval of Royal Palace Rentals, LLC Small Business Grant Agreement for $5,000. Click to View

	g.	Approval of Iris's T Designs Small Business Grant Agreement for $5,000. Click to View

	h.	Approval of EMS Safety & Healthcare Training Center Small Business Grant Agreement for $5,000. Click to View

	i.	Approval of DEP Resilient Florida Grant in the amount of $15,000,000.00 for the waste water reclamation facility relocation, natural system enhancements, and restoration of 2.23 acres of seagrass, the offset of water use with 2 MGD of reuse, and upgrades to existing facility components. Click to View

	j.	Approval of agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and the Original Florida Hall of Fame Highwaymen, Inc. to lease an adjacent parcel and the parking lot at the Jackie Caynon Building, located at 1234 Avenue. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-022 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment by owner Resurrection Life Family Worship Center, Inc., to change the future land use from Medium Density Residential, RM, to High Density Residential, RH, of 4.883 acres of the parcel located at 1910 S. Jenkins Road Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel ID: 2418-322-0001-000-5. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 23-R26 Authorizing the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four Lighting Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement for Orange Avenue (S.R. 68) from North 32nd Street to US 1 (S.R. 5) Click to View

	b.	Resolution 23-R27 approving contract agreement between Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Fort Pierce for the construction of a concrete trail, as a segment of the Florida SUN Trail, along the edge of the Indian Hills Golf Course beginning at Indian Hills Drive and ending at Georgia Avenue which has been fully funded through the grant. Click to View

	c.	Discussion and direction for Fisherman's Wharf Development. 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.