Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Evangelist Mary Sirmons with Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from July 17, 2023 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from Dale and Roberta Allen expressing their appreciation for Officer Daniel Femminello’s professionalism and understanding while assisting with an incident in their neighborhood. Click to View

b.

The Boys and Girls Clubs Percy Peak Gymnasium Team Center sent a thank you card to the City of Fort Pierce for funding a Summer Workforce Program in which 80 youth participated during the months of June and July. 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.

Municipal Youth Council Community Service Contest Winner Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for the Downtown Fort Pierce Smart City Initiative. Click to View

b.

Approve request for the Fort Pierce Police Department to utilize $122,673.44 of Law Enforcement Trust Funds for the purchase of surveillance cameras. Click to View

c.

Approval to piggyback Charlotte County Contract #2021000541 to three (3) 2023 Ford F-150 Super Cab 4x2 (upfitted as crime scene investigation support vehicles) and one (1) 2023 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4x4 (upfitted as an emergence operations commander vehicle) from Bartow Ford in the amount of $194,969.11. Click to View

d.

Approval for the Police Department to purchase emergency equipment in the amount of $73,237.50 from Galls. Click to View

e.

Approval of the Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation, Inc. (TCYSF) revocable license agreement for a five (5) year term, ending on July 31, 2028. Click to View

f.

Approve letter to the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority offering the City's support and agreement to jointly submit a grant application for potential financial assistance from the State of Florida Resilient Florida Grant Program to offset the conveyance costs of the Wastewater Reclamation Facility relocation. Click to View

g.

Approval to award RFP No. 2023-032 Lease and Operation of the Seven Gables Visitors Center to the highest ranked proposer, St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Click to View

h.

Approval to purchase traffic signal supplies from Econolite (sole source provider) in the amount of $74,984.00. Click to View

i.

Approve award of the Canal Right of Way Mowing & Debris Removal Services, Bid No. 2023-009 to the lowest bidder, Heath Beimley Services, LLC of West Palm Beach, Florida in the amount of $251,500.00. Click to View

j.

PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST. Approval of Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Development of Fisherman's Wharf to extend and toll time periods in the Agreement for 12 months. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-047 An ordinance extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include two (2) parcels at or near approximately 2570 S. Rock Road. The parcel IDs are 2323-501-0011-000-6 & 2323-501-0013-100-1. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Public Hearing Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 23-R41 - appointing members to the Fort Pierce Youth Council. Click to View

b.

Resolution 23-R43 approving the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority FY2024 Annual Budget and FY2023 Amended Budget. Click to View

c.

Submittal of applications to fill an unexpired term on the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Committee as an at-large member. Click to View

d.

Submittal of applications to serve on the Infrastructure Surtax Advisory Committee to fill two at-large seats. Click to View

e.

Submittal of applications to serve on the Fort Pierce Planning Board as an at-large member. 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, August 7, 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 - Evangelist Mary Sirmons with Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from July 17, 2023 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Dale and Roberta Allen expressing their appreciation for Officer Daniel Femminello’s professionalism and understanding while assisting with an incident in their neighborhood. Click to View

	b.	The Boys and Girls Clubs Percy Peak Gymnasium Team Center sent a thank you card to the City of Fort Pierce for funding a Summer Workforce Program in which 80 youth participated during the months of June and July. 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.	Municipal Youth Council Community Service Contest Winner Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for the Downtown Fort Pierce Smart City Initiative. Click to View

	b.	Approve request for the Fort Pierce Police Department to utilize $122,673.44 of Law Enforcement Trust Funds for the purchase of surveillance cameras. Click to View

	c.	Approval to piggyback Charlotte County Contract #2021000541 to three (3) 2023 Ford F-150 Super Cab 4x2 (upfitted as crime scene investigation support vehicles) and one (1) 2023 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4x4 (upfitted as an emergence operations commander vehicle) from Bartow Ford in the amount of $194,969.11. Click to View

	d.	Approval for the Police Department to purchase emergency equipment in the amount of $73,237.50 from Galls. Click to View

	e.	Approval of the Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation, Inc. (TCYSF) revocable license agreement for a five (5) year term, ending on July 31, 2028. Click to View

	f.	Approve letter to the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority offering the City's support and agreement to jointly submit a grant application for potential financial assistance from the State of Florida Resilient Florida Grant Program to offset the conveyance costs of the Wastewater Reclamation Facility relocation. Click to View

	g.	Approval to award RFP No. 2023-032 Lease and Operation of the Seven Gables Visitors Center to the highest ranked proposer, St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Click to View

	h.	Approval to purchase traffic signal supplies from Econolite (sole source provider) in the amount of $74,984.00. Click to View

	i.	Approve award of the Canal Right of Way Mowing & Debris Removal Services, Bid No. 2023-009 to the lowest bidder, Heath Beimley Services, LLC of West Palm Beach, Florida in the amount of $251,500.00. Click to View

	j.	PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST. Approval of Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Development of Fisherman's Wharf to extend and toll time periods in the Agreement for 12 months. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-047 An ordinance extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include two (2) parcels at or near approximately 2570 S. Rock Road. The parcel IDs are 2323-501-0011-000-6 & 2323-501-0013-100-1. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Public Hearing Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 23-R41 - appointing members to the Fort Pierce Youth Council. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 23-R43 approving the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority FY2024 Annual Budget and FY2023 Amended Budget. Click to View

	c.	Submittal of applications to fill an unexpired term on the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Committee as an at-large member. Click to View

	d.	Submittal of applications to serve on the Infrastructure Surtax Advisory Committee to fill two at-large seats. Click to View

	e.	Submittal of applications to serve on the Fort Pierce Planning Board as an at-large member. 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.