Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Father Bob Pope, St. Mark Evangelist Catholic Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of minutes from the Special Meetings on August 1, 2018 and August 24, 2018. Click to View

b.

Approval of the Meeting Minutes for the August 20, 2018 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Proclamation recognizing Hunger Action Month Click to View

b.

Proclamation recognizing Suicide Awareness Month Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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.

Monthly Financial Report for the Month Ending July 31, 2017 Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approve request to reduce code enforcement liens in the amount of $1,151,740.00 against 1610 N 25th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel Number 2404-610-0001-000-6 previously owned by 26 Investment LLC, 20 Maple Avenue #30B, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 and currently owned by FB Royal Garden LLC, 10325 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33150 to $33,000.00 payable in 60 days. Click to View

b.

Approve submittal of grant application and receipt of grant award from Allegany Franciscan Ministries for $75,000 to assist new business startups and new businesses relocating to Avenue D in Fort Pierce. Click to View

c.

Approval of an lnterlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and Fort Pierce Utilities Authority for Iroquois/Navajo MSBU. Click to View

d.

Approve ATC Group Services, LLC request for installation of above-ground Fuel Tanks at City Compound Located at 52 Savannah Road. Click to View

e.

Approval of contract between the City of Fort Pierce and Benjamin Bryan, Jr. to provide legal services as Interim City Attorney for a period of 90 days. Click to View

f.

Approval of travel expenses for Commissioner Rufus Alexander to attend the Florida League of Cities University Workshop and Transportation & Intergovernmental Policy Committee meetings held from September 13-14, 2018 in the amount of $604.50. Click to View

g.

Approval of travel expenses for Mayor Linda Hudson to attend the Florida League of Cities University Workshop and Land & Use Development Policy Committee meetings held from September 13-14, 2018 in the amount of $389.76. Click to View

h.

Approval to replace existing Vievu Body Camera contract with new Axon Body Camera contract, in the amount not to exceed $450,001.65. The proposal is a five (5) year term that costs $90,000 per year. Click to View

i.

Acceptance of Proposal/Engagement Letter from Colin Baenziger & Associates to provide City Attorney recruitment services for an amount not to exceed $23,500. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Quasi Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 18-023 - Affirming the Prior Approval for the Planned Development Mayfair at Lawnwood -
Parcel IDs 2416-504-0199-000-1, 2416-504-0199-050-6 & 2416-504-0199-200-3 - FIRST READING Click to View

b.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with no new construction submitted by property owners, Leobardo Mata and Rosa Barajas, and applicant AWP Inc., to establish a contractor office that performs services off-site at 3101 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL.The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3), Parcel ID: 2417-806-0023-000-7.
Click to View

c.

Resolution No. 18-R40 and Quasi-Judicial Hearing – A hearing to allow the owners and/or parties of interest in the property identified as 427 N 14th Street - Left Front Unit AKA Building #2 to show cause why the structure located on the premises should not be condemned and demolished. Click to View

d.

Resolution No. 18-R41 and Quasi-Judicial Hearing – A hearing to allow the owners and/or parties of interest in the property identified as 427 N 14th Street - Left Rear Unit AKA Building #3 to show cause why the structure located on the premises should not be condemned and demolished. Click to View

e.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-025 Rezoning the property generally located at 3800 Selvitz Road, from IH, Industrial Heavy (St. Lucie County Zoning) to I-3, Heavy Industrial (City of Fort Pierce Zoning). SECOND READING Click to View

f.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-026 Rezoning the property generally located at 3802 Selvitz Road, from IH, Industrial Heavy (St. Lucie County Zoning) to I-3, Heavy Industrial (City of Fort Pierce Zoning). SECOND READING Click to View

g.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-027 Approval of a Zoning Atlas Amendment (Rezoning) from I1, Light Industrial, to PD, Planned Development, along with Planned Development Plan for the Redhawk Rebar facility located at 4280 Bandy Boulevard , Fort Pierce, FL. SECOND READING Click to View

h.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-028 annexing property located at 3030 S. 25th Street. SECOND READING Click to View

i.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-029 Building Department Fee Schedule - SECOND READING Click to View

j.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-031 Modifying language in Chapter 12, Section 12-202 to remove the prohibition of delivery and demonstration of any item or service in City Parks. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 18-R42 appointing members to the Police Community Advisory Committee (PCAC) Click to View

b.

Applications for appointment to the FPUA Board to be appointed via Resolution 18-R43. Click to View

c.

Resolution 18-R44 accepting the returns of the primary election held on August 28, 2018. 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.

City Manager's Report & Purchase Order Report Click to View

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 - Tuesday, September 4, 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 - Father Bob Pope, St. Mark Evangelist Catholic Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of minutes from the Special Meetings on August 1, 2018 and August 24, 2018. Click to View

	b.	Approval of the Meeting Minutes for the August 20, 2018 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Proclamation recognizing Hunger Action Month Click to View

	b.	Proclamation recognizing Suicide Awareness Month Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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.	Monthly Financial Report for the Month Ending July 31, 2017 Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approve request to reduce code enforcement liens in the amount of $1,151,740.00 against 1610 N 25th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950, Parcel Number 2404-610-0001-000-6 previously owned by 26 Investment LLC, 20 Maple Avenue #30B, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 and currently owned by FB Royal Garden LLC, 10325 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33150 to $33,000.00 payable in 60 days. Click to View

	b.	Approve submittal of grant application and receipt of grant award from Allegany Franciscan Ministries for $75,000 to assist new business startups and new businesses relocating to Avenue D in Fort Pierce. Click to View

	c.	Approval of an lnterlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and Fort Pierce Utilities Authority for Iroquois/Navajo MSBU. Click to View

	d.	Approve ATC Group Services, LLC request for installation of above-ground Fuel Tanks at City Compound Located at 52 Savannah Road. Click to View

	e.	Approval of contract between the City of Fort Pierce and Benjamin Bryan, Jr. to provide legal services as Interim City Attorney for a period of 90 days. Click to View

	f.	Approval of travel expenses for Commissioner Rufus Alexander to attend the Florida League of Cities University Workshop and Transportation & Intergovernmental Policy Committee meetings held from September 13-14, 2018 in the amount of $604.50. Click to View

	g.	Approval of travel expenses for Mayor Linda Hudson to attend the Florida League of Cities University Workshop and Land & Use Development Policy Committee meetings held from September 13-14, 2018 in the amount of $389.76. Click to View

	h.	Approval to replace existing Vievu Body Camera contract with new Axon Body Camera contract, in the amount not to exceed $450,001.65. The proposal is a five (5) year term that costs $90,000 per year. Click to View

	i.	Acceptance of Proposal/Engagement Letter from Colin Baenziger & Associates to provide City Attorney recruitment services for an amount not to exceed $23,500. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Quasi Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 18-023 - Affirming the Prior Approval for the Planned Development Mayfair at Lawnwood - Parcel IDs 2416-504-0199-000-1, 2416-504-0199-050-6 & 2416-504-0199-200-3 - FIRST READING Click to View

	b.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with no new construction submitted by property owners, Leobardo Mata and Rosa Barajas, and applicant AWP Inc., to establish a contractor office that performs services off-site at 3101 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL.The property is zoned General Commercial Zone (C-3), Parcel ID: 2417-806-0023-000-7. Click to View

	c.	Resolution No. 18-R40 and Quasi-Judicial Hearing – A hearing to allow the owners and/or parties of interest in the property identified as 427 N 14th Street - Left Front Unit AKA Building #2 to show cause why the structure located on the premises should not be condemned and demolished. Click to View

	d.	Resolution No. 18-R41 and Quasi-Judicial Hearing – A hearing to allow the owners and/or parties of interest in the property identified as 427 N 14th Street - Left Rear Unit AKA Building #3 to show cause why the structure located on the premises should not be condemned and demolished. Click to View

	e.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-025 Rezoning the property generally located at 3800 Selvitz Road, from IH, Industrial Heavy (St. Lucie County Zoning) to I-3, Heavy Industrial (City of Fort Pierce Zoning). SECOND READING Click to View

	f.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-026 Rezoning the property generally located at 3802 Selvitz Road, from IH, Industrial Heavy (St. Lucie County Zoning) to I-3, Heavy Industrial (City of Fort Pierce Zoning). SECOND READING Click to View

	g.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-027 Approval of a Zoning Atlas Amendment (Rezoning) from I1, Light Industrial, to PD, Planned Development, along with Planned Development Plan for the Redhawk Rebar facility located at 4280 Bandy Boulevard , Fort Pierce, FL. SECOND READING Click to View

	h.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-028 annexing property located at 3030 S. 25th Street. SECOND READING Click to View

	i.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-029 Building Department Fee Schedule - SECOND READING Click to View

	j.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 18-031 Modifying language in Chapter 12, Section 12-202 to remove the prohibition of delivery and demonstration of any item or service in City Parks. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 18-R42 appointing members to the Police Community Advisory Committee (PCAC) Click to View

	b.	Applications for appointment to the FPUA Board to be appointed via Resolution 18-R43. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 18-R44 accepting the returns of the primary election held on August 28, 2018. 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.	City Manager's Report & Purchase Order Report Click to View

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.