Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Wayne Hewlett with Macedonia Church Ft Pierce

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

National Garden Week Proclamation Click to View

b.

Juneteenth 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.

Summary report of the 2023 Florida Legislative Session by Ryan Matthews, City of Fort Pierce lobbyist Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approve award to Johnson-Davis, Incorporated for Fernandina Street and Porpoise Avenue Drainage repairs in the amount not to exceed $107,910.00 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 Service Agreement for Bid No. 2022-028, Fuel Dispensers Replacement, to Spatco Energy Solutions LLC, Sunrise, FL in the amount of $97,561.00 Click to View

d.

Approve the naming of the playground at Jaycee Park to The Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Club Playground.
Click to View

e.

Approval of Highwaymen Museum Grant Extension Amendment extending the grant period to 12/31/2023. Click to View

f.

Approval of Brothers' Construction, Inc. Specific Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $808,725.00 for the repair and reconstruction of the boat ramp and docks at Jaycee Park. Click to View

g.

Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization and the City of Fort Pierce for passenger rail station design. Click to View

h.

PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST. Approve Proposal by Zyscovich Architects for Master Planning and Conceptual Architectural Design Services for the Development of a Master Transit Oriented Development Action Plan in an estimated amount of $100,000.00 which will be reimbursed by the St. Lucie County Transportation Planning Organization via Interlocal Agreement. Click to View

i.

Approval of an agreement between the United States Department of Transportation and the City for the administration of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant in the amount of $240,000.00 which was awarded on January 31, 2023. Click to View

j.

Approve Grants Division recommendation for award of two $5,000.00 public service agency grants for a total of $10,000 for the PY 22-23 Public Service Agency Grant period. Click to View

k.

Approve the upgrade and improvement of the Marina Wi-Fi to be installed and monitored by existing contractor in the total amount of $28,265.00. Click to View

l.

Staff requests the award of the Ohio Avenue (US 1 to 11th) Roadway Reconstruction project to the low bidder, PRP Construction, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $2,486,699.50. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-031: Annexation - City Initiated - 13 Parcels owned by Cypress Knee LLC located north of Orange Ave and East of Jenkins Road, Parcel ID's; 2407-231-0001-000-2, 2407-231-0002-000-9, 2407-231-0002-140-2, 2407-231-0002-130-9, 2407-231-0002-120-6, 2407-231-0002-110-3, 2407-231-0002-150-5, 2407-231-0002-050-4, 2407-231-0002-060-7, 2407-231-0002-070-0, 2407-231-0002-080-3, 2407-231-0002-090-6, and 2407-231-0002-100-0 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-032 - Annexation - City Initiated - 1 Parcel Gerald Groothouse located at 5310 Orange Ave, Parcel ID's; 242407-234-0004-000-2. - FIRST HEARING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-033 - Annexation - City Initiated - 1 Parcel owned by St. Lucie Battery and Tire Company located at 5500 Orange Ave, Parcel ID; 2407-232-0001-000-5. - FIRST HEARING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-034 - Annexation - City Initiated - 2 Parcels owned by Palm Way Investments LLC, located at 5750 Orange Ave, Parcel ID's; 2312-144-0004-000-5 and 2312-144-0003-000-8 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

e.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-035 - Annexation - City Initiated - 1 Parcel owned by Consolidated Properties of FP, located at 121 N.Jenkins Road, Parcel ID: 2312-144-0001-000-4 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

f.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-036 - Annexation - City Initiated - 1 Parcel owned by Turner Trust Properties LLC located at 5900 Orange Ave, Parcel ID: 2312-143-0001-000-1 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

g.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-037 - Annexation - City Initiated - 1 Parcel owned by SECP FTP LLC located at 6000 Orange Ave, Parcel ID: 2312-143-0002-000-8 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

h.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-038 Annexation - City Initiated - 2 Parcels owned by Joseph G. Miller located at 5501 and 5513 Orange Ave, Parcel ID's: 2407-701-0001-000-4 and 2407-701-0002-000-1 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

i.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-039 - Annexation - City Initiated - 2 Parcels owned by SAJ 1 SUNRISE LLC located at 5701 Orange Ave, Parcel ID: 2312-411-0001-000-3 and 2312-411-0003-000-7 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

j.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-040: Annexation - City Initiated - 1 Parcel owned by City of Fort Pierce and Fort Pierce Utility Authority located at or near 550 feet South of the intersection of Orange Avenue and S. Jenkins Road. Parcel ID: 2407-322-0000-000-4 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

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 5, 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 Wayne Hewlett with Macedonia Church Ft Pierce

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	National Garden Week Proclamation Click to View

	b.	Juneteenth 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.	Summary report of the 2023 Florida Legislative Session by Ryan Matthews, City of Fort Pierce lobbyist Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approve award to Johnson-Davis, Incorporated for Fernandina Street and Porpoise Avenue Drainage repairs in the amount not to exceed $107,910.00 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 Service Agreement for Bid No. 2022-028, Fuel Dispensers Replacement, to Spatco Energy Solutions LLC, Sunrise, FL in the amount of $97,561.00 Click to View

	d.	Approve the naming of the playground at Jaycee Park to The Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Club Playground. Click to View

	e.	Approval of Highwaymen Museum Grant Extension Amendment extending the grant period to 12/31/2023. Click to View

	f.	Approval of Brothers' Construction, Inc. Specific Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $808,725.00 for the repair and reconstruction of the boat ramp and docks at Jaycee Park. Click to View

	g.	Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization and the City of Fort Pierce for passenger rail station design. Click to View

	h.	PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST. Approve Proposal by Zyscovich Architects for Master Planning and Conceptual Architectural Design Services for the Development of a Master Transit Oriented Development Action Plan in an estimated amount of $100,000.00 which will be reimbursed by the St. Lucie County Transportation Planning Organization via Interlocal Agreement. Click to View

	i.	Approval of an agreement between the United States Department of Transportation and the City for the administration of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant in the amount of $240,000.00 which was awarded on January 31, 2023. Click to View

	j.	Approve Grants Division recommendation for award of two $5,000.00 public service agency grants for a total of $10,000 for the PY 22-23 Public Service Agency Grant period. Click to View

	k.	Approve the upgrade and improvement of the Marina Wi-Fi to be installed and monitored by existing contractor in the total amount of $28,265.00. Click to View

	l.	Staff requests the award of the Ohio Avenue (US 1 to 11th) Roadway Reconstruction project to the low bidder, PRP Construction, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $2,486,699.50. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-031: Annexation - City Initiated - 13 Parcels owned by Cypress Knee LLC located north of Orange Ave and East of Jenkins Road, Parcel ID's; 2407-231-0001-000-2, 2407-231-0002-000-9, 2407-231-0002-140-2, 2407-231-0002-130-9, 2407-231-0002-120-6, 2407-231-0002-110-3, 2407-231-0002-150-5, 2407-231-0002-050-4, 2407-231-0002-060-7, 2407-231-0002-070-0, 2407-231-0002-080-3, 2407-231-0002-090-6, and 2407-231-0002-100-0 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-032 - Annexation - City Initiated - 1 Parcel Gerald Groothouse located at 5310 Orange Ave, Parcel ID's; 242407-234-0004-000-2. - FIRST HEARING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-033 - Annexation - City Initiated - 1 Parcel owned by St. Lucie Battery and Tire Company located at 5500 Orange Ave, Parcel ID; 2407-232-0001-000-5. - FIRST HEARING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-034 - Annexation - City Initiated - 2 Parcels owned by Palm Way Investments LLC, located at 5750 Orange Ave, Parcel ID's; 2312-144-0004-000-5 and 2312-144-0003-000-8 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

	e.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-035 - Annexation - City Initiated - 1 Parcel owned by Consolidated Properties of FP, located at 121 N.Jenkins Road, Parcel ID: 2312-144-0001-000-4 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

	f.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-036 - Annexation - City Initiated - 1 Parcel owned by Turner Trust Properties LLC located at 5900 Orange Ave, Parcel ID: 2312-143-0001-000-1 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

	g.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-037 - Annexation - City Initiated - 1 Parcel owned by SECP FTP LLC located at 6000 Orange Ave, Parcel ID: 2312-143-0002-000-8 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

	h.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-038 Annexation - City Initiated - 2 Parcels owned by Joseph G. Miller located at 5501 and 5513 Orange Ave, Parcel ID's: 2407-701-0001-000-4 and 2407-701-0002-000-1 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

	i.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-039 - Annexation - City Initiated - 2 Parcels owned by SAJ 1 SUNRISE LLC located at 5701 Orange Ave, Parcel ID: 2312-411-0001-000-3 and 2312-411-0003-000-7 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

	j.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-040: Annexation - City Initiated - 1 Parcel owned by City of Fort Pierce and Fort Pierce Utility Authority located at or near 550 feet South of the intersection of Orange Avenue and S. Jenkins Road. Parcel ID: 2407-322-0000-000-4 - FIRST HEARING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

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.