Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Craig Cramer with Westside Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of the Minutes from the September 05, 2023 Meeting and Budget Hearing. Click to View

b.

Approval of Minutes from the September 11, 2023 Special Meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Hunger Action Month Click to View

b.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Click to View

c.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Rebecca Seaman called the Public Works Department to commend Roger Guadamuz, Sanitation Driver, for his kindness toward her grandson and for doing a good job. 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

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Member Meeting in Orlando, Florida October 05, 2023 to October 06, 2023 in the amount of $443.64. Click to View

b.

Approval to Negotiate with Highest-Ranked Bidder of RFP 2023-008 Parking Availability Counting System, EnSight Technologies. Click to View

c.

Approval of the piggy back contract for St. Lucie County Contract C19-02-162 Bid No. 19-013 for striping Delaware Avenue from 17th Street to US 1 to TRP Construction Group, LLC in the amount of $51,445.00. Click to View

d.

Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders for the Public Works Department for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to ensure efficient maintenance, service and repair of all City owned facilities, amenities and equipment, in the total budgeted amount of $3,658,139.42. Click to View

e.

Approval of Amendment to Cyber-Security Grant Awarded Pursuant to Chapter 2022-156, Laws of FL, Specific Appropriation of 2944A. Click to View

f.

Approval and acceptance for signature by the Chief Executive of the City of Fort Pierce for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) FY21 - Project Safe Neighborhoods - Southern District of Florida Grant Program in the amount of $111,597.00, for the purchase of seven community based cameras and approximately $50,000 for overtime to conduct drug and violent crime enforcement. Click to View

g.

Approval of Employment Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and Sara K. Hedges as City Attorney. Click to View

h.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Arnold Gaines to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Member Meeting in Orlando, Florida October 05, 2023 to October 06, 2023 in the amount of $701.26. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-049 levying and collecting taxes for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024, adopting final millage rate. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-050 Adopting a Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024. SECOND READING Click to View

c.

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 . SECOND READING Click to View

d.

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. SECOND READING Click to View

e.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Final Plat, submitted by applicant Todd Howder of MBV Engineering, to subdivide 3 parcels of land, approximately 14.14 acres, into 5 platted lots at 5553, 5555 and 5557 Okeechobee Road, more specifically at Parcel IDs: 2419-321-0001-000-5, 2419-0003-000-2 and 2419-322-0002-000-5. Click to View

f.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) by property owner, Performance NAPA LLC, and applicant, Michael DePree of DePree Engineering LLC, to construct an approximately 14,086 square foot Auto Parts-Retail Store with associated site improvements at or near 4001 Oleander Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2433-144-0001-000-6.
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13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 23-R51 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

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, September 18, 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 Craig Cramer with Westside Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of the Minutes from the September 05, 2023 Meeting and Budget Hearing. Click to View

	b.	Approval of Minutes from the September 11, 2023 Special Meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Hunger Action Month Click to View

	b.	National Disability Employment Awareness Month Click to View

	c.	Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Rebecca Seaman called the Public Works Department to commend Roger Guadamuz, Sanitation Driver, for his kindness toward her grandson and for doing a good job. 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

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Member Meeting in Orlando, Florida October 05, 2023 to October 06, 2023 in the amount of $443.64. Click to View

	b.	Approval to Negotiate with Highest-Ranked Bidder of RFP 2023-008 Parking Availability Counting System, EnSight Technologies. Click to View

	c.	Approval of the piggy back contract for St. Lucie County Contract C19-02-162 Bid No. 19-013 for striping Delaware Avenue from 17th Street to US 1 to TRP Construction Group, LLC in the amount of $51,445.00. Click to View

	d.	Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders for the Public Works Department for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to ensure efficient maintenance, service and repair of all City owned facilities, amenities and equipment, in the total budgeted amount of $3,658,139.42. Click to View

	e.	Approval of Amendment to Cyber-Security Grant Awarded Pursuant to Chapter 2022-156, Laws of FL, Specific Appropriation of 2944A. Click to View

	f.	Approval and acceptance for signature by the Chief Executive of the City of Fort Pierce for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) FY21 - Project Safe Neighborhoods - Southern District of Florida Grant Program in the amount of $111,597.00, for the purchase of seven community based cameras and approximately $50,000 for overtime to conduct drug and violent crime enforcement. Click to View

	g.	Approval of Employment Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and Sara K. Hedges as City Attorney. Click to View

	h.	Approval of travel for Commissioner Arnold Gaines to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Member Meeting in Orlando, Florida October 05, 2023 to October 06, 2023 in the amount of $701.26. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-049 levying and collecting taxes for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024, adopting final millage rate. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-050 Adopting a Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2024, beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024. SECOND READING Click to View

	c.	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 . SECOND READING Click to View

	d.	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. SECOND READING Click to View

	e.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Final Plat, submitted by applicant Todd Howder of MBV Engineering, to subdivide 3 parcels of land, approximately 14.14 acres, into 5 platted lots at 5553, 5555 and 5557 Okeechobee Road, more specifically at Parcel IDs: 2419-321-0001-000-5, 2419-0003-000-2 and 2419-322-0002-000-5. Click to View

	f.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) by property owner, Performance NAPA LLC, and applicant, Michael DePree of DePree Engineering LLC, to construct an approximately 14,086 square foot Auto Parts-Retail Store with associated site improvements at or near 4001 Oleander Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2433-144-0001-000-6. Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 23-R51 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

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.