Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Elder Eldrew Baldwin, Lincoln Park Council of Ministers, Inc.

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from the April 5, 2018 Special Closed Meeting. Click to View

b.

Approval of the minutes for the April 2, 2018 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

19th Circuit Guardian ad Litem in recognition of National Child Abuse and Prevention Month and National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Click to View

b.

CASTLE Child Abuse Prevention Month Click to View

c.

Proclamation recognizing April as Earth Month Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from Fort Pierce resident, Kori Benton, expressing his recognition and appreciation for Detective James Greco's excellent service and esteemed professionalism while on duty at the Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. Click to View

b.

Email from Ilona Rouda from Roseville, Minnesota, sharing her appreciation of the City's newly developed website and Facebook postings that include gorgeous pictures and congratulating Shyanne Helms, Communications Manager and Shay Johnson, Information Technology Manager for their great media job. 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.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

10.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

a.

Eckerd Youth Alternatives Programs Update - Claudia Laos, Operations Director Click to View

b.

Presentation on the new CAST School - St. Lucie County School District Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approve termination of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County for the lease of office space in the Fort Pierce Parking Garage for the utilization of the Guardian ad Litem Program. Click to View

b.

Approval of 2016-2017 Final Budget Amendments for Grant Funds: CDBG, SHIP and Grant Administration Click to View

c.

Approve travel for Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson in the amount of $841.42 to attend the 2018 Institute for Elected Municipal Officials. Click to View

d.

Approve travel for Commissioner Rufus Alexander in the amount of $1031.96 to attend the 33rd National Preventing Crime in the Black Community Conference. Click to View

e.

Approve travel for Commissioner Reginald Sessions in the amount of $1031.96 to attend the 33rd National Preventing Crime in the Black Community Conference. Click to View

f.

Approve settlement agreement in City of Fort Pierce vs. Fort Pierce Petroleum, LLC, St. Lucie County Circuit Court Case No. 2017-CA-001586. Click to View

g.

Approve change order for SHIP Rehab Bid #2017-019-not to exceed $6,490 to provide replacement of Central Air/Heating system Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Public Hearing for 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). Click to View

b.

Ordinance 18-009 (Quasi-Judicial Hearing Waived) Rezoning the property generally located at 102 Avenue A (Marina Way), from PUR, Planned Unit Redevelopment, TO C-4, Central Commercial Zone.
Click to View

c.

Ordinance No. 18-010 - Final Budget Amendment of the General Fund FY 2017 Budget. FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Resolution No. 18-R20 and Quasi-Judicial Hearing - A hearing to allow the owners and/or parties of interest in the property identified as 513 (AKA 519) N 13th Street to show cause why the structure located on the premises should not be condemned and demolished. Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Presentation and acceptance of City Audit on all funds for fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, as prepared by DiBartolomeo, McBee, Hartly & Barnes, P.A. Click to View

b.

Approval of Resolution #18-R18, adopting the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for program years 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. Click to View

c.

Request from Denise Sirmons, Treasure Hunter, Kids at Hope Coordinator for a contribution of $10,000 to help fund the cost for 30 youths and 10 adults to attend the National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community, May 30 to June 1 in Jacksonville, Florida. 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

16.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

17.

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) 467-3065 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, April 16, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Elder Eldrew Baldwin, Lincoln Park Council of Ministers, Inc.

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from the April 5, 2018 Special Closed Meeting. Click to View

	b.	Approval of the minutes for the April 2, 2018 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	19th Circuit Guardian ad Litem in recognition of National Child Abuse and Prevention Month and National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Click to View

	b.	CASTLE Child Abuse Prevention Month Click to View

	c.	Proclamation recognizing April as Earth Month Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Fort Pierce resident, Kori Benton, expressing his recognition and appreciation for Detective James Greco's excellent service and esteemed professionalism while on duty at the Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. Click to View

	b.	Email from Ilona Rouda from Roseville, Minnesota, sharing her appreciation of the City's newly developed website and Facebook postings that include gorgeous pictures and congratulating Shyanne Helms, Communications Manager and Shay Johnson, Information Technology Manager for their great media job. 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.		ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

10.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

	a.	Eckerd Youth Alternatives Programs Update - Claudia Laos, Operations Director Click to View

	b.	Presentation on the new CAST School - St. Lucie County School District Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approve termination of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County for the lease of office space in the Fort Pierce Parking Garage for the utilization of the Guardian ad Litem Program. Click to View

	b.	Approval of 2016-2017 Final Budget Amendments for Grant Funds: CDBG, SHIP and Grant Administration Click to View

	c.	Approve travel for Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson in the amount of $841.42 to attend the 2018 Institute for Elected Municipal Officials. Click to View

	d.	Approve travel for Commissioner Rufus Alexander in the amount of $1031.96 to attend the 33rd National Preventing Crime in the Black Community Conference. Click to View

	e.	Approve travel for Commissioner Reginald Sessions in the amount of $1031.96 to attend the 33rd National Preventing Crime in the Black Community Conference. Click to View

	f.	Approve settlement agreement in City of Fort Pierce vs. Fort Pierce Petroleum, LLC, St. Lucie County Circuit Court Case No. 2017-CA-001586. Click to View

	g.	Approve change order for SHIP Rehab Bid #2017-019-not to exceed $6,490 to provide replacement of Central Air/Heating system Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Public Hearing for 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). Click to View

	b.	Ordinance 18-009 (Quasi-Judicial Hearing Waived) Rezoning the property generally located at 102 Avenue A (Marina Way), from PUR, Planned Unit Redevelopment, TO C-4, Central Commercial Zone. Click to View

	c.	Ordinance No. 18-010 - Final Budget Amendment of the General Fund FY 2017 Budget. FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Resolution No. 18-R20 and Quasi-Judicial Hearing - A hearing to allow the owners and/or parties of interest in the property identified as 513 (AKA 519) N 13th Street to show cause why the structure located on the premises should not be condemned and demolished. Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Presentation and acceptance of City Audit on all funds for fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, as prepared by DiBartolomeo, McBee, Hartly & Barnes, P.A. Click to View

	b.	Approval of Resolution #18-R18, adopting the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for program years 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. Click to View

	c.	Request from Denise Sirmons, Treasure Hunter, Kids at Hope Coordinator for a contribution of $10,000 to help fund the cost for 30 youths and 10 adults to attend the National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community, May 30 to June 1 in Jacksonville, Florida. 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

16.		COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

17.		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) 467-3065 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.