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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.

11.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

a.

City of Fort Pierce Youth Award Recognition Program Presentation Click to View

12.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of Florida Housing Finance Corporation Local Government Verification of Contribution to support an affordable housing development at 3000 Okeechobee Road by authorizing $460,000 local match funding in the form of a CDBG loan from the City. Click to View

b.

Approval to award RFP 2023-038 for annual contracted Professional Inspection Services to JPI of Melbourne, Florida in an amount up to $200,000.00 annually. Click to View

c.

Approval to award RFP 2023-039 for annual contracted Professional Plan Review Services to JPI of Melbourne, Florida in an amount up to $100,000.00 annually. Click to View

d.

Approval to award Bid 2023-044 Annual Street Resurfacing Contract to the lowest responsible bidder, The Paving Lady, in an amount not to exceed $4,179,259.69 over a three (3) year period. Click to View

e.

Approval of Travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committee in Orlando, Florida from September 07, 2023 to September 08, 2023 in the amount of $397.48. Click to View

13.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Final Plat, submitted by Property Owner(s), Audubon Development, Inc., and Applicant, Bradley J. Currie, Vice President of Engineering Design & Construction, Inc., to subdivide approximately 0.76 acres of land (more or less) into 10 platted lots including one (1) private access tract, and associated easements and buffers for the residential subdivision of Villas at Kings Landing located at or near 125 A. E. Backus Avenue in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is currently zoned Planned Development (PD) with a Future Land Use of Central Business District (CBD). Parcel Control Number: 2410-503-0012-010-9. Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-010 review and adoption of a Future Land Use Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the future land use designations from St. Lucie County designations of Residential High (RH), Residential Medium (RM), and General Commercial (CG) to City designations of Medium Density Residential (RM) (+/- 58.84 Acres) and Mixed-Use Development (MXD) (+/- 21.84 Acres), generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street, Millcreek. Parcel ID's: 2407-241-0001-000-3, 2407-231-0000-000-5, 2407-212-0001-000-3, 2407-221-0001-000-1 and 2407-211-0001-000-0. SECOND READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-048 amending the Mayor and Commission annual salaries. SECOND READING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-051 amending Chapter 22, Article X Short Term and Vacation Rental Regulations to amend responsible person requirements and other minor revisions . FIRST READING Click to View

e.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-052: Review and approval of an ordinance extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near approximately Avenue Q in Fort Pierce, Florida. The parcel ID is 2405-501-0131-000-4. FIRST READING Click to View

14.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 23-R47 Order and appeal of Special Magistrate Order on Case No. 96-6085 Code Enforcement Lien for property located at 909 N 13th Street. Click to View

b.

Resolution 23-R48 approving the adoption of the amended Solid Waste Administrative Guidelines and the schedule of fees for the collection and disposal of garbage and trash. Click to View

c.

PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST. Resolution 23-R49 appointing ________ to the Planning Board as Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr.'s appointee. Click to View

15.

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.

16.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

a.

Reports Click to View

17.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

18.

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 - Tuesday, September 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 - Reverend Bernard Sheffield with St. Julian of Norwich Old Catholic Parish

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from August 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Constitution Week Click to View

	b.	Childhood Cancer Click to View

	c.	Treasure Coast Day of Prayer Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from Jennifer Martin-Sorrentino, Co-Founder of Rescue Rebels by Cash 4 Canines, expressing her gratitude for Summer Rulapaugh, the Animal Shelter Operations Manager, going over and way beyond for Kai, the German Shepherd they rescued. Click to View

	b.	Davida Margolin sent an email that expresses deep gratitude for the operation of Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center and Summer Rulapaugh, the shelter’s Operations Manager. Click to View

	c.	Pete Sweeney sent an email in appreciation of Kev Freeman’s leadership of the Planning Department as Director, and for the time, help, and guidance provided by the Planning Team members. Click to View

	d.	Vincent Clow left a voice message complimenting Code Enforcement Officer Larry Stephens for his exceptional customer service in resolving an issue. Click to View

8.		ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

9.		BUDGET HEARING

	a.	Mayor to announce the tentative millage rate which is 6.9; the millage rate exceeds the roll-back rate (6.2244), by 10.85%. Click to View

	b.	Overview of the proposed budget - Johnna Morris, Finance Director Click to View

	c.	PUBLIC HEARING -- Tentative Millage Rate and Proposed 2023-24 General Fund Budget for the City of Fort Pierce Click to View

	d.	Consider any proposed amendments to the 2023-24 General Fund Budget Click to View

	e.	Adopt proposed Millage Rate and recompute if necessary. The proposed millage rate is 6.9. Click to View

	f.	Adoption of tentative 2023-24 General Fund Budget. Click to View

10.		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.

11.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

	a.	City of Fort Pierce Youth Award Recognition Program Presentation Click to View

12.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of Florida Housing Finance Corporation Local Government Verification of Contribution to support an affordable housing development at 3000 Okeechobee Road by authorizing $460,000 local match funding in the form of a CDBG loan from the City. Click to View

	b.	Approval to award RFP 2023-038 for annual contracted Professional Inspection Services to JPI of Melbourne, Florida in an amount up to $200,000.00 annually. Click to View

	c.	Approval to award RFP 2023-039 for annual contracted Professional Plan Review Services to JPI of Melbourne, Florida in an amount up to $100,000.00 annually. Click to View

	d.	Approval to award Bid 2023-044 Annual Street Resurfacing Contract to the lowest responsible bidder, The Paving Lady, in an amount not to exceed $4,179,259.69 over a three (3) year period. Click to View

	e.	Approval of Travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committee in Orlando, Florida from September 07, 2023 to September 08, 2023 in the amount of $397.48. Click to View

13.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Final Plat, submitted by Property Owner(s), Audubon Development, Inc., and Applicant, Bradley J. Currie, Vice President of Engineering Design & Construction, Inc., to subdivide approximately 0.76 acres of land (more or less) into 10 platted lots including one (1) private access tract, and associated easements and buffers for the residential subdivision of Villas at Kings Landing located at or near 125 A. E. Backus Avenue in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is currently zoned Planned Development (PD) with a Future Land Use of Central Business District (CBD). Parcel Control Number: 2410-503-0012-010-9. Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-010 review and adoption of a Future Land Use Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the future land use designations from St. Lucie County designations of Residential High (RH), Residential Medium (RM), and General Commercial (CG) to City designations of Medium Density Residential (RM) (+/- 58.84 Acres) and Mixed-Use Development (MXD) (+/- 21.84 Acres), generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street, Millcreek. Parcel ID's: 2407-241-0001-000-3, 2407-231-0000-000-5, 2407-212-0001-000-3, 2407-221-0001-000-1 and 2407-211-0001-000-0. SECOND READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-048 amending the Mayor and Commission annual salaries. SECOND READING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-051 amending Chapter 22, Article X Short Term and Vacation Rental Regulations to amend responsible person requirements and other minor revisions . FIRST READING Click to View

	e.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-052: Review and approval of an ordinance extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near approximately Avenue Q in Fort Pierce, Florida. The parcel ID is 2405-501-0131-000-4. FIRST READING Click to View

14.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 23-R47 Order and appeal of Special Magistrate Order on Case No. 96-6085 Code Enforcement Lien for property located at 909 N 13th Street. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 23-R48 approving the adoption of the amended Solid Waste Administrative Guidelines and the schedule of fees for the collection and disposal of garbage and trash. Click to View

	c.	PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST. Resolution 23-R49 appointing ________ to the Planning Board as Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr.'s appointee. Click to View

15.		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.

16.		COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

	a.	Reports Click to View

17.		COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

18.		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.