Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Rev. George Welch, White City United Methodist Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of the meeting minutes for the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Proclamation recognizing the 231st anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence presented to the Cora Stickney Harper Chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution . Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from June Raymond thanking the Public Works Department for the expeditious repair of the sidewalk at 29th Street and Avenue F. Click to View

b.

Letter fom Hugh Powell in appreciation of the Golf Course Manager, Danny Visconti instilling a professional, welcoming attitude into every aspect of the facility and personnel. 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.

Update on St. Lucie County Public Schools Grades and Scores - Superintendent Wayne Gent Click to View

b.

Florida Municipal Power Association (FMPA) Update - Jacob Williams Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of an lnterlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County beginning October 1, 2018 for cooperation on state lobbying in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Click to View

b.

Approval of the annual Humane Society contract for FY 2019 in an amount not to exceed $133,000.00. Click to View

c.

Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders for the Public Works Department for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 to ensure efficient maintenance, service and repair of all City owned facilities, amenities and equipment, in the total budgeted amount of $1,054,000. Click to View

d.

Approval of the technical specifications in preparation of the issuance of an RFP for the utilization of the City Hall Annex. Click to View

e.

Approval of the Interlocal Agreement between St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce for the improvements and kiosks for the Zora Neale Hurston Dust Tracks Trail Restoration Project in the amount of $20,000.00 funded via a grant from the Tourist Development Council. Click to View

f.

Approval of a Site Plan Extension (with Conditional Use and Design Review) for the Treasure Coast Recovery Center - 604 Midway Road. The new expiration date would be August 7, 2019. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Ordinance 18-030 - Levying and collecting taxes for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2018 and Ending September 30, 2019, adopting Final Millage Rate. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Ordinance 18-032 Adopting a Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2019, beginning October 1, 2018 and ending September 30, 2019. SECOND READING Click to View

c.

Legislative 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 - SECOND READING Click to View

d.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 18-033 - Review and approval of an application for Major Amendment to a Planned Development along with an amended and restated Development Agreement by Applicant; Carriage Pointe Investors, LLC, to allow for eight (8) modifications for the subdividsion known as Carriage Point, located at the intersection of Ralls Road and Selvitz Road, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is currently zoned PD, Planned Development. FIRST READING Click to View

e.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 18-034 - Review and approval of an application for Major Amendment to a Planned Development by Applicant; LGI Homes, to allow for eight (8) modifications in the subdividsion known as Celebration Point, located at approximately 5501 Peterson Road, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is currently zoned PD, Planned Development. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Discussion regarding Jaycee Park policies at the request of Commissioner Sessions Click to View

b.

Discussion about the SELF and PACE Programs in Saint Lucie County at the request of Commissioner Rufus Alexander. 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, September 17, 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 - Rev. George Welch, White City United Methodist Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of the meeting minutes for the September 4, 2018 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Proclamation recognizing the 231st anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence presented to the Cora Stickney Harper Chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution . Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from June Raymond thanking the Public Works Department for the expeditious repair of the sidewalk at 29th Street and Avenue F. Click to View

	b.	Letter fom Hugh Powell in appreciation of the Golf Course Manager, Danny Visconti instilling a professional, welcoming attitude into every aspect of the facility and personnel. 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.	Update on St. Lucie County Public Schools Grades and Scores - Superintendent Wayne Gent Click to View

	b.	Florida Municipal Power Association (FMPA) Update - Jacob Williams Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of an lnterlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County beginning October 1, 2018 for cooperation on state lobbying in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Click to View

	b.	Approval of the annual Humane Society contract for FY 2019 in an amount not to exceed $133,000.00. Click to View

	c.	Approval of Blanket Purchase Orders for the Public Works Department for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 to ensure efficient maintenance, service and repair of all City owned facilities, amenities and equipment, in the total budgeted amount of $1,054,000. Click to View

	d.	Approval of the technical specifications in preparation of the issuance of an RFP for the utilization of the City Hall Annex. Click to View

	e.	Approval of the Interlocal Agreement between St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce for the improvements and kiosks for the Zora Neale Hurston Dust Tracks Trail Restoration Project in the amount of $20,000.00 funded via a grant from the Tourist Development Council. Click to View

	f.	Approval of a Site Plan Extension (with Conditional Use and Design Review) for the Treasure Coast Recovery Center - 604 Midway Road. The new expiration date would be August 7, 2019. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Ordinance 18-030 - Levying and collecting taxes for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2018 and Ending September 30, 2019, adopting Final Millage Rate. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Ordinance 18-032 Adopting a Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2019, beginning October 1, 2018 and ending September 30, 2019. SECOND READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative 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 - SECOND READING Click to View

	d.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 18-033 - Review and approval of an application for Major Amendment to a Planned Development along with an amended and restated Development Agreement by Applicant; Carriage Pointe Investors, LLC, to allow for eight (8) modifications for the subdividsion known as Carriage Point, located at the intersection of Ralls Road and Selvitz Road, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is currently zoned PD, Planned Development. FIRST READING Click to View

	e.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 18-034 - Review and approval of an application for Major Amendment to a Planned Development by Applicant; LGI Homes, to allow for eight (8) modifications in the subdividsion known as Celebration Point, located at approximately 5501 Peterson Road, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is currently zoned PD, Planned Development. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Discussion regarding Jaycee Park policies at the request of Commissioner Sessions Click to View

	b.	Discussion about the SELF and PACE Programs in Saint Lucie County at the request of Commissioner Rufus Alexander. 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.