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CALL TO ORDER |
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OPENING PRAYER - Dr. Michael Malone, First Baptist Church |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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ROLL CALL |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
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Approval of Minutes from the June 16, 2014 meeting. Click to View |
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PROCLAMATIONS |
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LETTERS TO COMMISSION |
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Letter of thanks from Heathcote Botanical Gardens for including them in the Great American Cleanup on May 17 and commending the Public Works Department staff for their assistance in trimming the trees along Savannah Road. Click to View |
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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda 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.
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ANY PERSON SEEKING TO APPEAL ANY DECISION BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING IS ADVISED THAT A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED IN ANY SUCH APPEAL AND THAT SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE INCLUDING THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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Reduce Code Enforcement Lien in the amount of $92,430.00 against 1824 S 29th Street, owned by Federal National Mortgage Assoc. (Fannie Mae), c/o Farless Properties, contingent upon payment of $2,000.00 within 60 days. Click to View |
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Approval to submit and accept the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Comprehensive Anti-Gang Strategies and Programs Grant 2014-2015 in the amount of $200,000. Click to View |
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Approval of increase to Blanket Purchase Order #140279 for additional funds in the amount of $7,500 for Sunrise Theatre Scripps TC Newspapers advertisement. Click to View |
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Approval of Modification Number 4 to Subgrant Agreement Number 14HM-2Y-10-66-02-144 between the Division of Emergency Management and the City of Fort Pierce contingent upon approval by City Attorney as to form and correctness. Click to View |
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Approval of Travel for Mayor Hudson to attend the Florida League of Cities 88th Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida on August 14-16, 2014 in the total amount of $1,044.77. Click to View |
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Approval of Travel for Commissioner Alexander to attend the Florida League of Cities 88th Annual Conference on August 14-16, 2014 in Hollywood, Florida in the total amount of $1,190.65. Click to View |
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Approval of a Lease Agreement between the Police Department and the Fort Pierce Housing Authority for the provision of a police substation at the Williams Center, located at 3104 Avenue J, at the cost of $1 per year. Click to View |
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Approval of the appointment of Linda W. Cox, City Clerk, as the Florida Enterprise Zone coordinator. Click to View |
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Approval of an increase to Purchase Order #14-0706 with GFA International for continuation of plan review and inspections in the amount of $80,000.00. Click to View |
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Request approval of interlocal agreement between the City of Fort Pierce, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, and St. Lucie County for the North Second Street Improvements. Click to View |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS |
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Approval of Conceptual Development Plan for Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Church of God located at 401 N 25th Street. Click to View |
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Ordinance No. 14-017 - Amending City Code Section 22-22, Allowed Uses; Eliminating the differentiation of public and private elementary, middle or high schools. Click to View |
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Ordinance 14-018 - Right-of-way Abandonment - Boston Avenue Extension – East of South Indian River Drive Click to View |
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MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS |
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Update on 2014 Hurricane preparations for the City of Fort Pierce. Click to View |
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Update on annexations, as requested by the City Commission. Click to View |
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CITY COMMISSION |
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Designation of a delegate to vote on behalf of the City Commission at the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference. Click to View |
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City representation by an elected official, Commissioner Alexander, on a Florida League of Cities legislative policy committee. Click to View |
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Submittal of application for appointment to the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board. Click to View |
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Discussion led by Mayor Hudson regarding the review and approval of the City Attorney's invoices for legal services and disbursements. Click to View |
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Discussion led by Commissioner Alexander regarding an update of the proposed vendor ordinance. Click to View |
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Discussion led by Commissioner Alexander regarding the designation of Lincoln Park, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, as a "Common Good Community" by the Allegany Franciscan Ministries. Click to View |
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Discussion led by Commissioner Sessions regarding an update of crime prevention activities. Click to View |
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COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER |
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City Manager's Activity Report Click to View |
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COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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