Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Phyliss Hankerson from Assembly of God Faith Temple Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from the March 20, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation being received by The Inner Truth Project Click to View

b.

Functional Neurological Disorder 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

a.

Presentation of Solar and Energy Loan Fund's (SELF) new services by Doug Coward, Director of National Expansion and Partnerships Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of the first amendment to the Grant Award Agreement between the Department of State and the City of Fort Pierce for the Fort Pierce Highwaymen Museum. Click to View

b.

Approval of CDBG Emergency Rehabilitation Strategy increase of funding in the additional amount of $50,000.00. 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. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-023 amending Chapter 117 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Signs." FIRST READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-024 Amending Chapter 103, Article II "Building Code," Division 2 of the Code of Ordinances Entitled "Building Fees." FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-025 - Final Budget Amendment of the General Fund 2021-22 Budget. FIRST READING Click to View

e.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-026, Amending Chapter 26, Article II, Noise, Section 26-40 Sound Level Limitations, to restrict noise volume citywide. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 23-R28 Declaring Surplus Property Click to View

b.

Resolution 23-R30 Approving FPUA's FY2021-2022 Final Budget Amendment. Click to View

c.

Resolution 23-R31 accepting the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY2022 and annual distribution. Click to View

d.

Resolution 23-R32 Opposing House Bill 1331 and Senate Bill 1380 relating to Municipal Utilities Click to View

e.

Approval of the FY 2023 Proposed Budget/Spending plan for the Animal Adoption Center. 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, April 3, 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 Phyliss Hankerson from Assembly of God Faith Temple Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from the March 20, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation being received by The Inner Truth Project Click to View

	b.	Functional Neurological Disorder 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

	a.	Presentation of Solar and Energy Loan Fund's (SELF) new services by Doug Coward, Director of National Expansion and Partnerships Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of the first amendment to the Grant Award Agreement between the Department of State and the City of Fort Pierce for the Fort Pierce Highwaymen Museum. Click to View

	b.	Approval of CDBG Emergency Rehabilitation Strategy increase of funding in the additional amount of $50,000.00. 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. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-023 amending Chapter 117 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Signs." FIRST READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-024 Amending Chapter 103, Article II "Building Code," Division 2 of the Code of Ordinances Entitled "Building Fees." FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-025 - Final Budget Amendment of the General Fund 2021-22 Budget. FIRST READING Click to View

	e.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-026, Amending Chapter 26, Article II, Noise, Section 26-40 Sound Level Limitations, to restrict noise volume citywide. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 23-R28 Declaring Surplus Property Click to View

	b.	Resolution 23-R30 Approving FPUA's FY2021-2022 Final Budget Amendment. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 23-R31 accepting the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY2022 and annual distribution. Click to View

	d.	Resolution 23-R32 Opposing House Bill 1331 and Senate Bill 1380 relating to Municipal Utilities Click to View

	e.	Approval of the FY 2023 Proposed Budget/Spending plan for the Animal Adoption Center. 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.