Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Rev. John Quarterman, Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God and Christ

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from March 2, 2015 meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Proclamation recognizing Fort Pierce Jazz Festival Week on March 23-27, 2015. Being received by Don Bestor, Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society. Click to View

b.

Proclamation recognizing March as Firefighter Appreciation Month. Being received by Tina Dietrich, Executive Director for Muscular Dystrophy Association. Click to View

c.

Proclamation recognizing April as Water Conservation Month. Being received by Keith Stephens, FPUA. Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from Ted and Michelle Kocik recognizing the efforts of Officer Jose Maldonado, Master Officer H. Solomon and Sergeant James Grecco to assist them by resolving a difficult situation. Click to View

8.

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.
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9.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Request to reduce Code Enforcement Lien in the amount of $34,740.00 against 702 Atlantic Avenue currently owned by Steve Tarr, RAST Properties, Inc., 4521 PGA Blvd., #201, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 to $3,500.00 payable in 60 days. Click to View

b.

Request to reduce Code Enforcement Lien in the amount of $226,800.00 against 411 Avenue B currently owned by Interamerican Bank FSB, 9190 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165 to $2,268.00 payable in 60 days. Click to View

c.

Request to rescind Code Enforcement Lien in the amount of $442,620.00 against property known as Dade Road, PID #2428-321-0001-000-3, owned by Privilege Development LLC, P.O. Box 3945, Hallandale, FL 33008 leaving a balance of $.00 due to the City. Click to View

d.

Approve award of 2014-2015 Public Service Grants in the total amount of $70,000.00 as recommended by Communitywide Council. Click to View

e.

Approve De La Hoz Builders, Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder to RFP No. 2015-020 for an amount not to exceed $21,259.00 for rehabilitation of 906 Hickory Street funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). Click to View

f.

Approve Blackstreet Enterprises, LLC in response to RFP No. 2015-026 for an amount not to exceed $15,358.00 for rehabilitation of 515 North 15th Street funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). Click to View

g.

Approve My Licensed Roofer dba McAlhany Construction in response to RFP No. 2015-025 for an amount not to exceed $11,260.00 for rehabilitation of 2612 Delaware Avenue funded by the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP). Click to View

h.

Approve My License Roofer dba McAlhany Construction in response to RFP No. 2015-024 for an amount not to exceed $14,841.00 for rehabilitation of 1021 South 7th Street funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). Click to View

i.

Approve Gentile Corporation in response to RFP No. 2015-030 for an amount not to exceed $19,990.00 for rehabilitation of 820 North 10th Street funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). Click to View

j.

Approve De La Hoz Builders, Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder to RFP No. 2015-023 for an amount not to exceed $7,289.00 for rehabilitation of 714 S. 24th Street funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). Click to View

k.

Approval of extension of Lease Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce for the operation of the Seven Gables Visitor Center for an additional 5 year period at $10 per year. Click to View

l.

Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce creating a Municipal Services Benefit Units (MSBU) to fund the cost of potable water to the Jenkins/Starcher area in unincorporated St. Lucie County, contingent upon the City Attorney's approval as to form and correctness. Click to View

10.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Approval with conditions of application for a Conditional Use with New Construction and Site Plan submitted by Diocese of Palm Beach, Inc. to construct an off-site parking lot located at San Juan Diego Catholic Church, 2912 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. Property is zoned R-3, Single Family Moderate Density.
Click to View

b.

Ordinance No. 15-007 - Final Budget Amendment of the 2013-14 Budget. FIRST READING Click to View

11.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS

12.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution No. 15-R08 Appointing Members to the Board of Examinersof Contractors.
Click to View

b.

Resolution No. 15-R11 - Proposed Planning Department Fee Schedule Click to View

c.

Resolution No. 15-R12 authorizing a Grant Application to Florida Inland Navigation District for Floating Dinghy Docks at the Fort Pierce City Marina. Click to View

d.

Submittal of application for appointment to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals Click to View

13.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject 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.

14.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

a.

City Manager's Departmental Activity Report Click to View

15.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

16.

ADJOURNMENT

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) 467-3052 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, March 16, 2015 - 6:30 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Rev. John Quarterman, Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God and Christ

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from March 2, 2015 meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Proclamation recognizing Fort Pierce Jazz Festival Week on March 23-27, 2015. Being received by Don Bestor, Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society. Click to View

	b.	Proclamation recognizing March as Firefighter Appreciation Month. Being received by Tina Dietrich, Executive Director for Muscular Dystrophy Association. Click to View

	c.	Proclamation recognizing April as Water Conservation Month. Being received by Keith Stephens, FPUA. Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Ted and Michelle Kocik recognizing the efforts of Officer Jose Maldonado, Master Officer H. Solomon and Sergeant James Grecco to assist them by resolving a difficult situation. Click to View

8.		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. ----

9.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Request to reduce Code Enforcement Lien in the amount of $34,740.00 against 702 Atlantic Avenue currently owned by Steve Tarr, RAST Properties, Inc., 4521 PGA Blvd., #201, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 to $3,500.00 payable in 60 days. Click to View

	b.	Request to reduce Code Enforcement Lien in the amount of $226,800.00 against 411 Avenue B currently owned by Interamerican Bank FSB, 9190 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165 to $2,268.00 payable in 60 days. Click to View

	c.	Request to rescind Code Enforcement Lien in the amount of $442,620.00 against property known as Dade Road, PID #2428-321-0001-000-3, owned by Privilege Development LLC, P.O. Box 3945, Hallandale, FL 33008 leaving a balance of $.00 due to the City. Click to View

	d.	Approve award of 2014-2015 Public Service Grants in the total amount of $70,000.00 as recommended by Communitywide Council. Click to View

	e.	Approve De La Hoz Builders, Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder to RFP No. 2015-020 for an amount not to exceed $21,259.00 for rehabilitation of 906 Hickory Street funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). Click to View

	f.	Approve Blackstreet Enterprises, LLC in response to RFP No. 2015-026 for an amount not to exceed $15,358.00 for rehabilitation of 515 North 15th Street funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). Click to View

	g.	Approve My Licensed Roofer dba McAlhany Construction in response to RFP No. 2015-025 for an amount not to exceed $11,260.00 for rehabilitation of 2612 Delaware Avenue funded by the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP). Click to View

	h.	Approve My License Roofer dba McAlhany Construction in response to RFP No. 2015-024 for an amount not to exceed $14,841.00 for rehabilitation of 1021 South 7th Street funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). Click to View

	i.	Approve Gentile Corporation in response to RFP No. 2015-030 for an amount not to exceed $19,990.00 for rehabilitation of 820 North 10th Street funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). Click to View

	j.	Approve De La Hoz Builders, Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder to RFP No. 2015-023 for an amount not to exceed $7,289.00 for rehabilitation of 714 S. 24th Street funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). Click to View

	k.	Approval of extension of Lease Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce for the operation of the Seven Gables Visitor Center for an additional 5 year period at $10 per year. Click to View

	l.	Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce creating a Municipal Services Benefit Units (MSBU) to fund the cost of potable water to the Jenkins/Starcher area in unincorporated St. Lucie County, contingent upon the City Attorney's approval as to form and correctness. Click to View

10.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Approval with conditions of application for a Conditional Use with New Construction and Site Plan submitted by Diocese of Palm Beach, Inc. to construct an off-site parking lot located at San Juan Diego Catholic Church, 2912 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. Property is zoned R-3, Single Family Moderate Density. Click to View

	b.	Ordinance No. 15-007 - Final Budget Amendment of the 2013-14 Budget. FIRST READING Click to View

11.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS

12.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution No. 15-R08 Appointing Members to the Board of Examinersof Contractors. Click to View

	b.	Resolution No. 15-R11 - Proposed Planning Department Fee Schedule Click to View

	c.	Resolution No. 15-R12 authorizing a Grant Application to Florida Inland Navigation District for Floating Dinghy Docks at the Fort Pierce City Marina. Click to View

	d.	Submittal of application for appointment to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals Click to View

13.		COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Any person who wishes to comment on any subject 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.

14.		COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

	a.	City Manager's Departmental Activity Report Click to View

15.		COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

16.		ADJOURNMENT


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) 467-3052 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.