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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTCERDA August_24_2023 packet rev1TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA ST. LUCIE COUNTY Special Meeting Thursday, August 24, 2023 3:00 PM Sunshine Kitchen Food Business Incubator 7550 Pruitt Research Road Fort Pierce, FL 34945 BOARD MEMBERS LINDA BARTZ ARNOLD GAINES DAVID PICKETT MICHAEL ADAMS SEAN MOUNTAIN ANTHONY DRIBBEN JAMES SULLIVAN KATHRYN HENSLEY RONALD CAVE Mission Statement St. Lucie Works to deliver superior service that enhances our quality of life. 1 1.CALL TO ORDER - Mike Adams, Chair 2.WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS 3.PUBLIC COMMENT 4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES A.Approval of Minutes for January 26, 2023 5.TREASURER'S REPORT 6.TREASURE COAST RESEARCH PARK UPDATE A.Quad 1-A, Lot 3 – Request for the TCERDA Authority to release of Lot 3 from the Lease Agreement and the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Park to facilitate the exchange of property between the Board of County Commissioners and the St. Lucie County Fire District. B.Recommendations for three (s) VACANT AT-LARGE member seats of the Authority. •Members must be residents and electors of or whose principal place of employment is in St. Lucie County, Florida. •Members must demonstrate an interest in promoting the goals of the Authority. 7.OLD BUSINESS 8.NEW BUSINESS 9.ANNOUNCEMENTS 10.ADJOURNMENT 2 TCERDA DRAFT Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority TCERDA Board of Directors Minutes of Meeting January 26, 2023 Convened: 1:00 p.m. Adjourned: 3:10 p.m. The meeting of the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority (TCERDA) was held on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the Sunshine Kitchen Food Business Incubator, 7550 Pruitt Research Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Adams, Chair Kevin Heinicka, Vice Chair Ron Cave Marvin Sanders Kathryn Hensley Jim Sullivan Anthony Dribben MEMBERS ABSENT: Peter Stoffella ALSO PRESENT: Mayte Santamaria, Interim Deputy County Administrator Caroline Valentin, Assistant County Attorney Regina McCants, TCERDA Coordinator Andrew Duffell, Economic Development Partners Tom Kindred, Indian River State College Small Business Development Center Clifton Vaughn, Indian River State College Small Business Development Center Carl Smith, Sunshine Kitchen Nancy Pawl, Sunshine Kitchen Ken Pruitt, Ashley Capital Jill Marasa, Ashley Capital Sean Mountain, University of Florida JoAnn Riley, St. Lucie County Paul Langel, St. Lucie County Fire District Jeff Lee, St. Lucie County Fire District Erin Rosskopf, USDA ARS Andrew Duffell, Economic Development Partners Leslie Olson, District Planning Group Lee Dobbins, Ashley Capital Logan Wellmeier, Bray Realty 3 Hashem Khorassast, Bray Realty Stephan Claren, Bray Realty John Del Russo, Bray Realty Nate Bray, Bray Realty Kara Wood, District Planning Group Rick Morton, Ashley Capital TCERDA LIAISONS: Linda Bartz, St. Lucie County Commissioner (present) Arnold Gaines, City of Fort Pierce Commissioner (absent) David Pickett, City of Port St. Lucie Councilman (absent) A. CALL TO ORDER There being a quorum, Mike Adams called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. B. WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUEST Mr. Adams welcomed the TCERDA Board members and guests. C.PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Adams requested a motion to approve the May 19, 2022, TCERDA Board minutes. There was a motion to approve the minutes. Kathryn Hensley, move to approve. James Sullivan seconded the motion. The motion was carried. E. TREASURER’ S REPORT (Regina McCants) Regina McCants gave an overview of the budget and stated that the reserves were in good shape, with a total balance of $573,335.08 remaining. F. LEGAL UPDATE and CONTRACTS (Caroline Valentin) Caroline stated she would speak on Quad 1A and Project Vision with her updates. G.Research Park Update Retirement Kevin Heinicka served as the University of Florida (UF) representative on the TCERDA Board for the last 12 years. Mr. Adams stated Mr. Heinicka represented UF well. Sean Mountain will replace Heinicka on the TCERDA Board. Project Vision: Leslie Olson representing Ashley Capital, talked about the land that Ashely Capital is interested in purchasing. The Treasure Coast Research Park has over 1,600 acres of land. Ashley Capital is interested in a total of 482 acres of land, which is roughly 1/3 of the land in the Research Park. o The County’s RFP is for 257 acres. o St. Lucie County School District owns 60 acres. o The State of Florida owns 165 acres. 4 o Ashley Capital is in process of working with St. Lucie County School District, and the State of Florida. All three landowners must sell to make it work. •Rick Morton is one of the founding principles of Ashley Capital founded in 1984 a privately owned company. Project Vision Goals: o Develop Class A Office/Industrial Campus. o Create high quality jobs. o Support TCERDA goals and development. o Become a part of the St. Lucie County community. Lee Dobbins representing Ashley Capital talked about regulator restrictions and the TCERDA lease and proposes the changes for Ashley Capital project to work. •TCERDA Lease Agreement o County Leases land to TCERDA. o TCERDA is the developer and manager of the land. o Lease Agreement expires in 2105. o The Project Vision land area must be removed from the Lease Agreement for Ashley Capital to be the developer and manager. •TCERDA Declaration of Covenants o Governs how TCERDA will govern and manage lands. o Can levy special assessments to develop and maintain common areas. o Requires each tenant to obtain TCERDA approval prior to lease. o Right of First Refusal to TCERDA prior to all development or leasing. o Inconsistent with Ashley Capital’s ownership, development, and management. •Research Park Overlay District o Sets architectural standards. o Allows for a narrow range of uses related to Food, Technology and Agriculture o Requires all development to be reviewed and approved by the TCERDA Board o The Overlay District affects the feasibility of Project Vision. Project Vision is proposing removing them from the Research Park Overlay and moving relevant use restrictions and development standards to a Planned, Non-Residential Zoning District. •TCERDA is a Florida Statute Chapter 159 Part V o Governs: Research and Development Authorities o Purpose: Promote scientific research and development o Uses:Must be in affiliation with an institution of higher education •Project Vision Proposal 5 o Remove Project Vision land area from these restrictions. o Develop relevant restrictions and development standards to ensure consistency with TCERDA purpose and goals through the County’s PNRD process o Support and kickstart the development of the Treasure Coast Research Park its current and future users. Leslie Olson talked about the PNRD, which is a contract between the Developer and the County to limit uses and set standards for the site. • Project Vision’s PNRD o Collaborate with staff to develop an appropriate list of uses consistent with TCERDA’s uses. o Develop a site plan and development standards compatible with TCERDA goals, designed to create a high-quality office industrial campus. o Create architectural standards compatible with TCERDA regulations and responsive to market needs. o Intent to replace the multiple layers of current regulation with a single PNRD zoning and site plan that retains those items necessary for compatibility with TCERDA. o To support the future development and success of the TCERDA Treasure Coast Research Park. Ken Pruitt representing Ashley Capital talked about TCERDA – Then, Now and the Future. Pruitt talked about the Research Park being research and agriculture and compared it to the Triangle Research Park in North Carolina and how long it took to build and grow. Pruitt discussed when the county purchased the land, and research had room to advance. When the recession happened in 2008. The research didn’t take off, and research companies in St. Lucie County went out of business. Pruitt stated now that St. Lucie County has another opportunity to grow, Project Vision would be a great opportunity, and now is the right time to build. Chair Adams asked for a motion to continue the project. Kathryn Hensley made a motion to continue to move forward. Ron Cave seconded the motion. Motion carried. QUAD 1A Andrew Duffell talked about the County putting an RFP out for lots 4-7 and didn’t get any response. Lot 1 will be retained by the county to build out the Kitchen that sits on lot 2. Lot 3, the St. Lucie County Fire District, is interested in building a fire station. When St. Lucie County put the RFP out for bid, there were no responses, but Bray Realty submitted an unsolicited proposal to acquire lots 4-7. Nate Bray stated they would build large industrial buildings and smaller bays to accommodate the needs of graduates coming out of the Sunshine Kitchen looking to move into a larger space. Dr. Khorassani will be the owner of this project. The project's goal is to allow clients to grow into larger areas like Ashley Capital. Kevin Heinicka had concerns about the amount of space inside the park and challenged the County to take a better look when making their decision. 6 Chair Adams asked for a motion to continue the project. Kathryn Hensley made a motion to continue to move forward. Marty Sanders seconded the motion. Motion carried. Fire District Exchange Deputy Chief Langel discussed the Fire District's interest in building a Fire Station on Quad 1A-Lot 3. The station will be around 1600 sq ft. The fire station will be a training facility with a staff of 5 firefighters. Langel stated a red light would be added at Pruitt and Kings Hwy, and their fire trucks would control changing the light. In addition, having a station out west would improve their response time. Chair Adams asked for a motion to continue the project. Marty Sanders made a motion to continue to move forward. Jim Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion carried. Update on School District and State of Florida Parcels Marty Sanders stated that the School Board is very excited about the new direction of the park and where it's going. They have received several proposals, and Ashley Capital was the most responsive. As a result, they have entered a contract with Ashley Capital to purchase their 60 acres and plan to move forward within 60 days. Ken Pruitt talked about the state parcel surplus land being governed by the State of Florida's Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Governor and Cabinet). When the State properties become available, they usually offer another state agency 60 days to respond. If there is no response, it goes out to bid. The State parcels inside the park are more difficult because there are sub-leases on the parcels to the 4th and 5th degree. It's now going through the appraisal process and then through a bid process. The bid package goes out for bid for about six weeks. The bid packet should come out soon afterward can take 3-6 months because it has to go back to the Governor and the Cabinet for them to approve it. Process for land leaving the Research Park Andrew reiterated that the Research Park is a Chapter 159 Part V. Research Development Authorities doesn't speak on properties going in or out of the park. Looking at the declaration of restrictions and covenant, the agreement between the TCERDA and the County would need to be amended based on the declaration. Attorney Caroline stated the purpose of the meeting is to get feedback from TCERDA to hear concerns and comments. We had meetings to declare the property surplus, and there has been a request for proposal (RFP) on different portions of land, come multi-RFPs. The proposal for Quad 1A came from Bray's Realty, and we received feedback today from the TCERDA Board to move forward. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) authorized us to move forward with negotiations. Today the TCERDA Board agreed to move forward with Project Vision, but this needs to go before the BOCC to accept the RFP proposal and move forward with negotiations. The BOCC has already approved the Fire District Exchange, and they have entered into a contract. They 7 are doing their due diligence. After the BOCC approves negotiating with Project Vision, staff would work with both parties to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement. Several concerns were expressed today and will be addressed in the purchase and sale agreement. i.e., they may have generally developed standards or conditions on usage. For example, when Bray Realty came before the BOCC to authorize negotiations, the BOCC had concerns over land banking as well as flipping. Those concerns would be covered in the purchase and sale agreement. In addition, there are ways to prevent flipping by having monetary penalties. Finally, once the sale agreement happens, it would come back with a final draft to the TCERDA Board and the BOCC to approve the purchase and sales agreement. There are several ways to vote, each board could meet individually, or there can be a joint meeting between the two boards. After we get the approval of the purchase and sale agreement, we have talk briefly with Bray Realty, but Lee Dobbins with Ashley Capital has indicated they would want the condition of removing some of those layers in the covenant. Attorney Caroline stated the County used interim finances to purchase the land, converted it into bonds, and leased the property to the Authority to manage and develop. One portion of the lease is a two-party agreement between both parties would have to consent and revise the legal description to remove the lands from it. Then the restrictive covenant was designed to have development standards and guide TCERDA on developing the property. Attorney Caroline stated the restrictive covenants themselves have a process for the withdrawal of lands, and it requires a flat recording, a supplemental declaration that withdraws the land, but there are determinations that need to be made as part of the process. 1. It wouldn't raise the cost to other leasees of the TCEDA land, or there are costs that will increase. 2. That it doesn't materialize adversely affects the TCERDA park. Those decisions will be made, and both Boards must make that decision. The lease and restrictive covenant can be addressed at the same meeting (a joint meeting doesn't have to be separate). Then there is the layer of TCERDA overlay, which is zoning restrictive as part of the County land development code. And to change that or essentially remove this property from the overlay would require the BOCC action, and that's through the ordinance amendments to the land development code typically, which requires three agendas to go to the BOCC to request permission to advertise and then two public hearings. Attorney Caroline stated that the staff researched whether there were any bond restrictions. She believes the intent of the sale of the property is that the proceeds will pay off the bonds, which is three million six hundred thousand dollars. Once paid off, there will be no restrictions on how money or land can be used. Additionally, staff investigated whether there are grant funding restrictions, and from what they can tell so far, the grants are focused on the Sunshine Kitchen; those dollars were used to helped to build the Kitchen and the provided equipment. We haven't found any funding source for the purchase of 8 the other land that would restrict us in that capacity. Attorney Caroline stated the parties involved in doing it are TCERDA and the BOCC, and there's not at this point still researching, and we haven't found yet a state component of approval to remove the land. As Mr. Duffell mentioned, Chapter 159 does envision state approval for the creation of the Authority and affiliation with a state university that's for the Authority and not the boundaries of the park. Chair Adams asked about the timeline to complete the process. Attorney Caroline stated it depends on the purchase and sale agreement negotiated and approved by both boards will outline the timeframe. She asked Interim Deputy County Administrator Mayte Santamaria, who stated that the zoning alone would take at least four months because we have notices and requirements and the scheduling of meetings. Chair Adams asked about the next steps for the TCERDA Board. Attorney Caroline state the TCERDA Board will have to vote on the following. 1. The purchase and sale agreement 2. Removing the land and removing the restricted covenant removes TCERDA's control over the properties where TCERDA had input. The BOCC will vote on any future revisions past the sale of the closing, and the transfer will go back to the BOCC or staff to process the changes. Sunshine Kitchen Update Regina McCants gave an update on the Sunshine Kitchen. The Kitchen currently has 75 clients, and the breakdown is 38 Kitchen clients and 37 food trucks. She stated one of the goals staff is working toward is to become self-sustaining. The Kitchen receives an operating budget from the county’s general fund annually. The staff goal is to eliminate the subsidy and become self-sufficient. McCants stated the Kitchen revenue in FY21 was $148,475, and FY22 was $165,577. This was an 11% increase in revenue. The Kitchen’s forecast for FY23 is about $175,000, a 5.69% increase from the previous year. She stated TCERDA has $435,000 in reserves to offset the Kitchen’s expenditures. In addition, McCants said potential additional revenue sources. o Increase marketing of the Kitchen. o Offering incentives by reducing the rate for late evening and night usage. o Increase food truck clients by 25% every 6 months. Recap of the IRSC/SLCSD Culinary Cookoff. McCants gave an overview of the culinary cookoff held at the Sunshine Kitchen in October 2022. She presented the video created by the St. Lucie County School District. She stated the annual scholarship event was successful, and the committee has already started meeting and planning this year’s event. SBDC update on usage at the Kitchen. 9 Tom Kindred introduced Clifton Vaughn as the Small Business Development Center consultant at the Sunshine Kitchen. He talked about the partnership with St. Lucie County and TCERDA and their role at the Kitchen. He said Mr. Vaughn would contact the 75 clients and explain their services. Kindred also said Vaughan would schedule workshops and training on the following classes: o Profit Master Financial Training o QuickBooks training o Small Biz Florida radio show o Digital marketing bootcamp Partners Update University of Florida (UF) • We are still searching for a tree propagation horticulturist. Have 3 to interview -hoping to fill the position soon. • Millennium Block harvesting for Data. This is the 2nd year we have collected yield, fruit, and quality data, just grapefruit. • Mandarins and oranges didn’t produce, or cold weather knocked them down. • Rootstock and Scion trials examine different grapefruit kinds to see what will work in Indian River District. • Biocontrol and Aquaculture are doing well. • Dr. Nicole Quinn is working on snail eradication. It is a big problem in citrus orchards, clogging up irrigation pipes. Looking at a biological control for snails. • On 4/13/2023, a Citrus Show will be on site: vendors, vegetable presentations, and educational information for growers. • There will be food trucks on the property for lunch attendees. USDA ARS • Erin Rosskopf has been acting as rotating lab director since Dr. Scully retired. • Went to a Citrus show in California. They also are having a snail problem, but they are further ahead at eradicating it. • USDA still have 26 positions to fill in citrus and vegetable production. • USDA is still searching for a new director. • Participation in drone assessment of trial scion, rootstock, and cold-tolerant varieties of over 100,000 trees. • In the following year, 20 new citrus varieties will be in production. • Coming soon in the next couple of years is an Avocado program that is cold tolerant. We have two types that will be tried in N. Leesburg at our research facility. IRSC • The Promise Program -fall enrollment was up 9 %, this year's most significant. Spring enrollment is up as well. • Staffing, happy to be a partner producing technical staff, student internships, and graduates looking for a job in our community. • The workforce training complex is near completion. We always seek workforce training for our community in collaboration with schools and USDA. 10 FAU • Dr. John Kelly stepped down as of 12/31/2023. We have an interim president Dr. Stacy Wolniak and an interim provost. We are looking to hire for both positions. • Harbor Branch -We received 5 million dollars from the Navy to continue Q sax development and Biomedicine sensory work. This has spurred a development center for marine applied technology and engineering at Harbor Branch. • Walton Family Foundation gave the university 3 million dollars through their Building Initiative Foundation to do Queen Conch Restoration throughout the Caribbean. • They have been overfished; we are building mobile fisheries to grow and restock them in nature. It should be an extended philanthropic matter. • On a personal note – I was elected to the council chair of the Florida Institute of Oceanography, an ASIO of the Florida governors, State of Florida. It serves the entire SUS universities and state universities in Florida. In addition, Harbor Branch and FAU now sit at the table as we deal with marine and oceanographic issues. St. Lucie County School District • Dr. John Prince has been the new superintendent since 7/1/22. Dr. Prince will continue the same mission as our previous superintendent Wayne Gent. • The School District closed on the property for a new high school near Verano, which is on Crosstown, almost near Ridgeline Rd—moving ahead to be completed by fall of 2025. It will be built like Ft. Pierce Central prototype. We are making minor differences in current technologies, education programs, and career technologies. • We will have a logistics program to tie into the expanding business from the Southern Grove Corridor and have a Nursing and Dental Assisting Program. • We started rebuilding Ft. Pierce Westwood Academy, built-in 1977. It is time for a new building to be similar in design to Verano, incorporating different educational, career, and technical programs and continuing to expand the AG program. • As for the old Westwood, we have 107 acres, and there is plenty of room to build without affecting the existing campus until completion. H. Old Business There was no old business discussed. I. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business discussed. J. ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements. K. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:10 pm. Minutes submitted by Regina McCants. 11 Budgeted Expended Committed Remaining Labor $97,006.00 $84,743.70 $0.00 $12,262.30 Operating $267,691.00 $217,579.15 $27,852.37 $22,259.48 Capital $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $364,697.00 $302,322.85 $27,852.37 $34,521.78 TCERDA Reserves $361,035.00 $395,556.78 Treasurer's Report Thursday, August 24, 2023 SLC/TCERDA's available balance as of August 24 2023: SLC/TCERDA's FY 23 through August 24, 2023 12 Agenda item 6.A. Quad 1-A, Lot 3 – Request for the TCERDA Authority to release of Lot 3 from the Lease Agreement and the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Park to facilitate the exchange of property between the Board of County Commissioners and the St. Lucie County Fire District. 13 Prepared by JoAnn Riley without the benefit of �tle, under the direc�on of Daniel S. McIntyre, County Atorney 2300 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34982 PARTIAL RELEASE THIS PARTIAL RELEASE, made as of _____________, 2023, by and between BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY (hereina�er referred to as the “BOARD”), and the TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (hereina�er referred to as the “AUTHORITY”). RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Board and the Authority entered into the following described instruments: LEASE AGREEMENT by and between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY and the TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, dated March 28, 2006, recorded May 25, 2010, in Official Records Book 3199 at Page 1937 of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida consis�ng of various parcels as described in Exhibit A. SUBLEASE AGREEMENT by and between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY and the TREASURE COAST EDUCATON, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, dated March 14, 2011, recorded April 5, 2011, in Official Records Book 3282 at Page 1394 of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida consis�ng of the land described in Exhibit A. DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PARK, dated February 7, 2012, recorded March 16, 2012, in Official Records Book 3371 at Page 2418 of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida consis�ng of various parcels as described in Exhibit A. WHEREAS, the Board plated a por�on of parcels described above as the TREASURE COAST RESEARCH AND EDUCATON PARK - CORE CAMPUS, consis�ng of Quad 1A and Quad 1B, recorded November 27, 2013, in Plat Book 68 Page 27 of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida; and 14 WHEREAS, the Board replated Quad 1A of the TREASURE COAST RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PARK - CORE CAMPUS, consis�ng of six lots, recorded November 8, 2022, in Plat Book 110 Page 17 of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida; and WHEREAS, the Board and the St. Lucie County Fire District entered into an Agreement to exchange certain proper�es as more par�cularly described as follows: LOT 3 OF A REPLAT OF QUAD 1A OF TREASURE COAST RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PARK - CORE CAMPUS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 110, PAGE 17 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA LYING IN THE EAST ½ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST ST. LUCIE COUNTY FLORIDA. WHEREAS, the Board and the Authority desire to enter into a par�al release of Lot 3 from the Lease Agreement, the Sublease Agreement and the Declara�on of Covenants and Restric�ons for Treasure Coast Educa�on, Research and Development Park. NOW, THEREFORE, in considera�on of the mutual covenants contained herein Board and Authority agree that the following property shall be released from the Lease Agreement and Declara�on of Covenants: LOT 3 OF A REPLAT OF QUAD 1A OF TREASURE COAST RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PARK - CORE CAMPUS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 110, PAGE 17 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA LYING IN THE EAST ½ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST ST. LUCIE COUNTY FLORIDA. Except as amended herein, the Lease Agreement, the Sublease Agreement and Covenant shall remain in full force and effect. [ REMAINDER OF THE PAGE LEFT BLANK ] 15 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Board has hereunto set its hand as of the day and year first above writen by its duly authorized officer. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA __________________________ By: _______________________________ Deputy Clerk Cathy Townsend, Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS __________________________________ County Atorney STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, this ___ day of __________, 2023 by Cathy Townsend by means of physical presence, on and behalf of St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners. _________________________________ Notary Public My commission expires: _____________ 16 TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ____________________________ By:________________________________ Signature Michael L. Adams, Chair ____________________________ Print Name _____________________________ Signature _____________________________ Print Name STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, this _________ day of ________________________, 2023 by Michael L. Adams as Chair of Treasure Coast Educa�on, Research and Development Authority by means of physical presence, on and behalf of Treasure Coast Educa�on, Research and Development Authority. _________________________________ Notary Public My commission expires: _____________ 17 69 18 70 19 71 20 72 21 73 22 74 23 75 24 76 25 Agenda item 6.B. Recommendations for three (s) VACANT AT-LARGE member seats of the Authority. 26 RESOLUTION NO. 05-080 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY APPROVING THE CONCEPT OF THE CREATION OF A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE TREASURE COAST EDUCATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, Part V of Chapter 159, Florida Statutes, authorizes a county to create an Education Research and Development Authority for the purposes of fostering economic development and broadening the economic base of St. Lucie County and to exercise all powers conferred by that Chapter; and, WHEREAS, the exercise of such powers has been declared by Part V of Chapter 159, Florida Statutes, to constitute an essential public purpose and function; and, WHEREAS, the economic development of St. Lucie County would be enhanced and the economic base broadened by the creation of a Research and Development Authority for the purposes of developing, operating, managing and financing a research and development park; and, WHEREAS, the State Board of Governors has issued a resolution approving in concept the creation of a research and development park to be affiliated with the University of Florida; and, WHEREAS, the University of Florida has indicated an intention to affiliate with a research and development park at sites to be located in St. Lucie County, so as to facilitate a cooperative exchange of ideas and resources between research personnel, students and faculty, and citizens of the community; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County desires to foster the creation of new knowledge, to provide for the educational needs of industry, to increase the economic bases of the community, and to enhance the quality of life for citizens of St. Lucie County; and, WHEREAS, Section 159.703, Florida Statutes, requires that a resolution be adopted by the governing body of any county proposing to establish a Research and Development Authority. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: 27 1. That there exists in St. Lucie County a need for the development and financing of a research and development park. 2. That there exists in St. Lucie County a need for a Research and Development Authority. 3. That, pursuant to Part V of Chapter 159, Florida Statutes, the Board approves the concept of the creation of a public body corporate and politic, a Research and Development Authority to be known as the Treasure Coast Education Research and Development Authority (hereinafter called Authority) which shall have all the rights, privileges, and powers from time to time conferred upon such authorities by law. 4. That in accordance with Part V, Chapter 159, Florida Statutes, the following seven persons, each of whom is a resident and elector of, or whose principal place of employment is in St. Lucie County, Florida, and who have demonstrated an interest in promoting the goals of the Authority, are hereby designated as members of the Authority for the respective terms of office indicated following their names, to wit: MEMBER 1) Kathleen (Kathy) McGinn 2) Dr. Jane Bachelor 3) Linda W. Cox 4) O.R. (Rick) Minton, Jr. 5) Thomas G. Jones 6) Sherwood J. (Buddy) Johnson 7) Dr. Peter Stofella INITIAL TERM 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 4 years 4 years 4 years 5. That the person occupying the office of the President of University of Florida, or the president's designee, shall be a permanent ex officio member of the Authority; and that the appointment of the University of President, or designee, on the Authority shall be automatically renewed upon expiration of each term. 6. That any subsequent appointments to fill vacancies on the Authority shall be made as provided appointments to fill vacancies on the Authority shall be made as provided by law and shall require action only by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida; further, that the President of the University of Florida may submit nominations for consideration to the Board of County Commissioners of persons to fill such vacancies. 7. That the members of the proposed Authority are hereby authorized to prepare and submit to the State of Florida Research and Development Commission a petition as 28 required by Section 159.704, Florida Statutes, requesting that the proposed Authority be designated by the State of Florida as a Research and Development Authority. 8. That upon confirmation of the designation of the Authority by the Florida Research and Development Commission and the performance by the Authority of all acts which may be required by law, the Board of County Commissioners will, by ordinance, create the Authority which shall be empowered to transact any business and exercise any power authorized by Part V, Section 159, Florida Statutes, and said ordinances, for the purpose of development, operation, management, and financing of a research and development park. 9. That upon creation of the Authority, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County shall appropriate the sum of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) dollars to the Authority by a written agreement which shall provide general terms regarding the expenditure, use and accounting for said funds. After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows: Chairman Frannie Hutchinson Vice-Chairman Doug Coward Commissioner Paula A. Lewis Commissioner Joseph E. Smith Commissioner Chris Craft AYE AYE AYE AYE AYE PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 2005. ATTEST:BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA r¡O. //-_.~-, BY:, '(P~;~A . %ti".(.)<J::q_ APPROVE~AS TO LEGA..L F CORRECTN S . , Æ ~ COUNTY A 29 1ofX¡ .f-ø ò. 111+£3 fi Ì1 . RESOLUTION NO. 08-040 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 05-080, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, ON February 22, 2005, the board adopted Resolution No. 05-080 which provided for the creation of a research and development authority; and, WHEREAS, Part V of Chapter 159, Florida Statutes, authorizes a county to create an Education Research and Development Authority for the purposes of fostering economic development and broadening the economic base of St. Lucie County and to exercise all powers conferred by that Chapter; and, WHEREAS, the State Board of Governors has issued a resolution approving in concept the creation of a research and development park to be affiliated with the University of Florida; and, WHEREAS, the University of Florida has indicated an intention to affiliate with a research and development park at sites to be located in St. Lucie County, so as to facilitate a cooperative exchange of ideas and resources between research personnel, students and faculty, and citizens of the community; and, WHEREAS, Section 159.703, Florida Statutes, requires that a resolution be adopted by the governing body of any county proposing to establish a Research and Development Authority; and, WHEREAS, on August 23, 2005, this Board adopted Resolution No. 05-080 to enlarge the membership of the Research and Development Authority to include positions for Indian River Community College and Florida Atlantic University; and, WHEREAS, Resolution No. 05-080, as amended. provides for the terms of six of the nine members of the Authority to expire in 2009; and, WHEREAS, the Authority has recommended that Resolution No. 05-080 be further amended to more fully stagger the terms of the Authority members in order to prevent the loss of continuity which may occur if a majority of the members' terms expire in 2009. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: 1. Resolution No. 05-080, as amended, is hereby amended by amending paragraph 4 to read as follows: 4. That in accordance with Part V, Chapter 159, Florida Statutes, the following nine persons, each of whom is a resident and elector of, or whose principal place of employment is in St. Lucie County, Florida, and who have demonstrated an interest in promoting the goals of the Authority, are hereby designated as 30 øP-¡ fa members of the Authority for the respective terms of office indicated following their names, to wit: MEMBER 1) Kathleen (Kathy) McGinn 2) Dr. Jane Bachelor 3) Linda W. Cox 4) O.R. (Rick) Minton, Jr. 5) Thomas G. Jones 6) Sherwood J. (Buddy) Johnson 7) Dr. Peter Stofella 8) Jose Farinos 9) Gerri McPhereson INITIAL TERM EXTENDED TERM 1 year 2 years 3 years 5 years 4 years 4 years 7 years 6 years 5 years 1/22/2010 1/22/2011 1/22/2008 1/22/2010 1/22/2009 1/22/2009 1/22/2012 1/22/2011 1/22/2010 2. All other provisions of Resolution 05-080, as amended. shall remain in full force and effect. 3. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption. After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows: Chairman Joseph E. Smith Vice-Chairman Paula A. Lewis Commissioner Doug Coward Commissioner Charles Grande Commissioner Chris Craft Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 8th day of January. 2008. ATTEST:BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY' %/¿ ) ~ ~ffiyV;Cé-CHAIRMAN t7 APPROVrJD S. T.O. L..EG~-f\ORM AND CORRECTN ~ -/ I COUNTY . .TT r / I ' L// 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Scanned by Easy Scanner 38 Scanned by Easy Scanner 39 HARVEY R. TAYLOR 5346 NW West Lanett Circle • Port Saint Lucie, Fl 34986 • h_taylor5215@nyc.rr.com (917) 692-7649 MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • More than 20 years of management experience. Effectively able to communicate complicated concepts in an understandable manner, matching the message to the audience. • Experienced in supervision, training, motivation and evaluation of personnel. Skilled in finding problems and performing necessary change through project management or other methods. • Maximize resources to achieve customer satisfaction and increased productivity, meet deadlines and goals. Implement and coordinate both strategic and tactical plans to enhance performance. • Adept and experienced in problem solving and providing solutions. Excellent qualifications in leadership and interpersonal communications. • Persuasive, with ability to communicate effectively with culturally diverse audience. Public speaking and executive management briefing experience. Computer skills include MS Office Suite. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SENIOR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER 1990 – 2015 UNITED STATES ARMY AND ARMY RESERVE Multiple locations • Serve as an Observer Controller/Trainer for Army Mission Readiness Exercise support team mobilized at Fort Dix, New Jersey in support of the Global War on Terrorism. • Instruct leaders on all aspects of tactical operations as established by Army doctrine; evaluate National Guard and Army Reserve units deploying in support of OIF and OEF using the Unit Readiness Validation process and provide After Action Reviews . • Serve as NCOIC for the MRX tactical operation center. Coached and mentored 4,559 Soldiers during all phases of the certification process; followed all the guidelines within the MRX team. Coached and mentored senior leaders during MRX and Driver's Training exercises resulting in 100% mission Accomplishment and improving unit's mission readiness. • Integrated knowledge and experiences from the civilian sector to coach, teach, and mentor Soldiers to effectively plan for upcoming missions during the MRX. • Trained soldiers and civilians on proper water purification operation procedures and SOP's which enabled FOB Victory to serve over 5,000 soldiers with purified water. • Ensured 100% security and accountability of the FOB Victory keys and building supplies valued at over $500,000 • Ensured proper care and maintenance for government equipment and vehicles valued at over $1 million. • Operate single and double unit wheel vehicles in all conditions of light, weather, and terrain; applies safety rules and practices. • Supervise small motor transportation activity; participate in convoy operations and organization, including planning, establishment of control measures and the observance of civil laws and military regulations; perform as march unit commander; review and prepares reports; determine the number of vehicles required for a given operation; schedule routes and control movements of motor transport equipment; perform direct driver training functions. I have been Mobilized since September 2005 as an instructor of soldiers. Instructed over 100 soldiers daily on a variety of military doctrines including IED recognition, proper searching of Enemy Prison of War. 40 • Participated in Operations Desert Storm, Desert Shield and Provide Comfort. SENIOR OFFICER/CASE MANAGER 1995 – 2015 FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS Brooklyn, NY • Supervise four officers and over 500 inmates. Evaluate personnel and recommend for, promotions, awards. • Conduct weekly in-house staff meetings on policies and procedures that affect both staff and inmates. Provide initial counseling to over 500 inmates within 28 days upon their arrival to the institution. Counsel individual inmate every 90 days. Conduct family interventions, debt payment, restitution, lawyers, their individual accounts, monitor their disciplinary record, recommended and punish inmates who break the rules. • Inspect living areas to ensure cleanliness and adherence to regulations. Conduct random search of inmates and inmates living areas. Held monthly town hall meetings to discuss policies and procedures that will affect the inmates. • Meet weekly with the Warden and all unit managers to discuss issues that affect staff and inmates. Review, edit and implement policies that affect staff and inmates. Attend monthly meetings with judges, prosecutors, parole and probation officers, local police department and local politicians. • Rotated between units with an aggregate inmate population of 122. Maintained control and discipline of inmates in such areas as the housing units, segregation unit, dining rooms and recreation areas. Supervised and maintained accountability of inmates in assigned work details. EDUCATION AND TRAINING MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2011 KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Chicago, IL BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY 2000 YORK COLLEGE Jamaica, NY Professional Development • Prior Education in Law Enforcement, Math, Psychology and Computers University of Kentucky, University of Maryland, Central Texas College Federal Bureau of Prison • Certified Combat Life Saver, certified in CPR. • Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course Certificate • Advanced Non Commissioned Officer Course Certificate • Leadership Certificate of Achievement • Battle Staff Course • Truck Master School • Supply Sergeant School • Small and large group instructor Certification • Motivation Speaker Certification • Advanced Leadership Training • Advanced Transportation School AFFILIATIONS • Volunteer at Veterans Hospital/Veteran Administration as a counselor/adviser • Volunteer at St Lucie Cricket and Sports Association Inc • Volunteer as an adviser at Keller Graduate School of Management 41 AWARDS • Meritorious Service Medal • Army Commendation Medals (2) • Army Achievement Medals (10) • Oversees service Ribbon • South West Asia Service Ribbon • Saudi Arabia Service Ribbon • Liberation of Kuwait Ribbon • National Defense Ribbon • Good conduct Medal • Combat Infantry Badge • Air Assault Badge • Outstanding Service Award ( as the President of the Ex-correctional Officer Association Inc) 42 43 44 Please complete the following information: 2. Home Phone:Cell Phone: Work Phone:E-mail: 7.Do you currently serve on any city or county committee(s)? If so, please list: 9. Why do you wish to serve on the committee(s) indicated? 2.Must not be related to a county commissioner or county employee involved with the 3. committee of interest or the supporting department. Must not be employed by the same business entity as a county commissioner or other committee members. 4.Must not serve on more than two county advisory committees. Note: Some committees have additional requirements; please inquire when submitting this application. In addition, service on quasi-judicial boards may require financial disclosure. 1. Name: St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Application for Serving on County Boards and Committees 8. Other current volunteer activities: 6.Brief summary of education & work experience: (Please attach resumé if available) 3.Home Address, City, Zip: 4. Current Employer/Occupation: 5.Business Address: Thank you for applying for a position on one of St. Lucie County's advisory boards and committees. The minimum requirements for committee membership are as follows: 1.Must be county resident. 10. 11.Are you currently a St. Lucie County resident? Yes No If yes, for how long? Are you currently a registered voter in St. Lucie County? Yes No If yes, have you been registered for at least two years preceding this application? Yes Yes No No 45 DATE true. Staff Use: Received Confirmed Receipt APPLICATIONS WILL REMAIN ACTIVE FOR ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF RECIEPT. MEMBERS WILL BE NOTIFIED WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS OF APPOINTMENT. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION. Applications may be submitted via e-mail or regular mail: St. Lucie County Administration, Attention: Susan White 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 Phone: (772) 462-1677 Fax: 772-462-2131 Email: WhiteS@stlucieco.org Website: www.stlucieco.gov/boards Adjudication withheld or prosecution deferred?Yes No Please identify the committee/board(s) of your choice: If yes to any of above, please provide the following information: OFFENSE PLACE (CITY, STATE) A conviction does not necessarily disqualify you from consideration. Factors such as age at time of violation, nature of violation, etc., will be considered. SENTENCE AND/OR FINE Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing and the facts as I have stated are Signature _________________________Date ____________________ Except for noncriminial traffic infractions, have you ever been convicted of, or pled guilty or "no contest" to, a crime, whether or not adjudication was withheld? Yes No Are you currently charged with a crime, other than noncriminal traffic infractions? Yes No Housing Finance Authority Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee Internal Audit Advisory Committee (Clerk of Court) Investment Committee Land Acquisition Selection Committee Library Advisory Board Planning & Zoning Commission (quasi-judicial) Port of Ft. Pierce Advisory Committee Public Art & Design Committee Sustainability Advisory Committee Tourist Development Council Treasure Coast Education & Research Dev. Authority Treasure Coast Health Council, Inc. Value Adjustment Board (quasi-judicial) Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Art In Public Places Blueway Advisory Committee Board of Adjustments (quasi-judicial) Children Services Council (separate application) Citizen's Budget Committee Code Enforcement Board (quasi-judicial) Community Development Block Grant Comprehensive Economic Development Contractors Examining Board Early Learning Coalition SLC Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Historical Commission Homeless Advisory Committee 13. 14. 12.Are you part of a protected class that requires that your personal information be redacted from public view? Yes No 46 Mark A. Ritenour Professor, University of Florida Horticultural Sciences Department Indian River Research & Education Center, 2199 S. Rock Rd., Ft. Pierce, FL 34945-3138 Tel: (772) 577-7359; Fax: (772) 468-5668; ritenour@ufl.edu Professional Preparation University of California, Davis Plant Physiology Ph.D. May 1995 University of California, Davis Vegetable Crops M.S. Dec. 1991 California State University, Fresno Botany B.A. May 1989 Appointments University of Florida Professor July 2018- present Tenured University of Florida Associate Professor July 2004- June 2018 Tenured University of Florida Assistant Professor Aug1998 – June 2004 Tenure-accruing Washington State University Postdoctoral research associate July 1996 – Aug 1998 Non-tenure-accruing UC Davis Postdoctoral research associate July 1995 – June 1996 Non-tenure-accruing Overview: Professor with the University of Florida (UF), Indian River Research and Education Center specializing in postharvest physiology and quality of fresh horticultural crops (especially citrus). With 24 years of research, extension, and teaching experience at UF, my programs focus on improving pre- and postharvest practices to maximize fresh fruit quality and shelf life. I coordinate the annual Packinghouse Day, co-organized the Florida Citrus Show, and created and maintains the UF Postharvest Resources Website (http://irrec.ifas.ufl.edu/postharvest/). Synergistic Activities: Extension programs (70% appointment): 1) Improving quality of fresh citrus through improved postharvest handling; 2) Improving postharvest quality of fresh citrus through better preharvest management practices; 3) Improving postharvest sanitation and food safety of Florida’s fresh citrus growers, harvesters, and packers; and 4) Maintaining market access of fresh citrus through training, a) to prevent pesticide residues exceedance for domestic and export markets, and b) to eliminate fruit with diseases of quarantine significance. Professional Affiliations and Selected Service: American Society for Horticultural Science – Member since 1990 Corresponding Editor of HortTechnology, Postharvest Handling (2004-present) Florida State Horticultural Society – Member since 1999 Communications Coordinator (2020-present) President (2017), Chair of the Board (2018) Publications (past 4 years) Refereed: Hallman, L.M., D.M. Kadyampakeni, A.L. Wright, M.A. Ritenour, and L. Rossi. 2023. Indian River Grapefruit Production in the Age of Huanglongbing: Current Status, Challenges and Opportunities. Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society. ACCEPTED Hallman, L.M., D.M. Kadyampakeni, R.S. Ferrarezi, A.L. Wright, M.A. Ritenour, and L. Rossi. 2023. Uptake of micronutrients in severely HLB-affected grapefruit trees grown on Florida Indian River flatwood soils. Journal of Plant Nutrition. ACCEPTED Shahzadg, F., T. Vashisth, M.A. Ritenour, and J.K. Brecht. 2023. Huanglongbing disease symptoms and the postharvest quality of ‘LB8-9’(Sugar Belle®) and ‘Tango’ mandarins as affected by ethylene treatment. Scientia Hort. 310 (2023) 111466. https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1gEPX15DynnQ6p Zhang, C, G. Hoogenboom, M.A. Ritenour, S.M. Alam‐Eldein, R. Muñoz‐Carpena, S.A. Sargent. 2023. Modeling the Relationship Between Air Temperature and Grapefruit Quality Traits. J Sci Food Agric. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.12219 Lin, Y., L. Lin, Y. Lin, M. Lin, M.A. Ritenour, and H. Lin. 2023. Comparison between two cultivars of longan fruit cv. ‘Dongbi’ and ‘Fuyan’ in the metabolisms of lipid and energy and its relation to pulp breakdown. Food Chemistry 398:133885. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113321 47 Yadav, P.K., T. Burks, Q. Frederick, J. Qin, M. Kim, and M.A. Ritenour. 2022. Citrus disease detection using convolution neural network generated features and Softmax classifier on hyperspectral image data. Front. Plant Sci. 13:1043712. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1043712 Hallman, L.M., D.M. Kadyampakeni, R.S. Ferrarezi, A.L. Wright, M.A. Ritenour, E.G. Johnson, L. Rossi. 2022. Impact of Ground Applied Micronutrients on Root Growth and Fruit Yield of Severely Huanglongbing-Affected Grapefruit Trees. Horticulturae 2022, 8, 763, https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8090763 Lesmes-Vesga, R.A., L.M. Cano, M.A. Ritenour, A. Sarkhosh, J.X. Chaparro, and L. Rossi. 2022. Rhizoboxes as Rapid Tools for the Study of Root Systems of Prunus Seedlings. Plants 2022, 11(16), 2081; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11162081 Lesmes-Vesga, R.A., L.M. Cano, M.A. Ritenour, A. Sarkhosh, J.X. Chaparro, and L. Rossi. 2022. Rootstocks for Commercial Peach Production in the Southeastern United States: Current Research, Challenges, and Opportunities. Horticulturae 2022, 8(7), 602; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8070602 Shahzad, F., T. Vashisth, M.A. Ritenour, and J.K. Brecht. 2022. Quest for desirable quality of Tango Mandarin in the citrus greening era: The promise of integrated approaches. LWT 161:113321; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113321 Zheng, Q., E. Ozbudak, G. Liu, P.S. Hosmani, S. Saha, M. Flores-Gonzalez, L.A. Mueller, K. Rodrigues-Stuart, M.M. Dewdney, Y. Lin, J. Zhang, Y.C. Tarazona, B. Liu, R. Oliva, M.A. Ritenour, and L.M. Cano. 2021. Draft Genome Sequence Resource of the Citrus Stem-End Rot Fungal Pathogen Lasiodiplodia theobromae CITRA15. Phytopathology. Apr;111(4):761-764. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-08-20-0349-A. Epub 2021 Mar 8. PMID: 33190608. Zhong, T., J. Zhang, X. Sun, J. Kou, Z. Zhang, J. Bai, and M. Ritenour. 2021. The Potential of Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide for the Control of Citrus Postharvest Stem-end Rot caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae. Plant Disease https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/abs/10.1094/PDIS-02-20-0407-RE Lesmes-Vesga, R., J.X. Chaparro, A. Sarkhosh, M.A. Ritenour, L.M. Cano, and L. Rossi. 2021. Effect of Propagation Systems and Indole-3-Butyric Acid Potassium Salt (K-IBA) Concentrations on the Porpagation of Peach Rootstocks by Stem Cuttings. Plants 10:1151. https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/6/1151 Yan, J., J. Zhang, C. Hu, L. Deng, and M.A. Ritenour. 2020. Use of Carvacrol and Thymol in Shellac Coating to Control Stem-end Rot on ‘Ruby Red’ Grapefruit and Maintain Fruit Quality During Simulated Storage and Marketing. Scientia Hort. 272:109606 Zhang, J. J. Kou. E. Ozbudak, T. Zhong, T Pan, J. Bai. L.M. Cano, and M.A. Ritenour. 2020. First Report of Gibertella persicaria Causing Postharvest Soft Rot of Strawberry Fruit in Florida. Plant Disease https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-19-2081-PDN Lin, Y., H. Lin, Y. Chen, H. Wang, M. Lin, and M.A. Ritenour. 2020. The Role of ROS-Induced Change of Respiratory Metabolism in Pulp. Food Chemistry 305:125439 Ali, S., A. Plotto, B.T. Scully, D. Wood, E. Stover, N. Owens, C. Pisani, M. Ritenour, M.A. Anjum, A. Nawaz, S. Naz, J. Bai. 2020. Fatty Acid and Volatile Organic Compound Profiling of Avocado Germplasm Grown Under East-Central Florida Conditions. Scientia Hort. 261:109008 Lin, Y., H. Lin, M. Lin, Y. Chen, H. Wang, Z. Fan, M.A. Ritenour, and Y. Lin. 2020. Hydrogen Peroxide Reduced ATPase Activity and the Level of ATP, ADP, and Energy Charge and its Association with Pulp Breakdown Occurrence of Longan Fruit During Storage. Food Chemistry 311:126008 Ferrarezi RS, Qureshi JA, Wright AL, Ritenour MA and Macan NPF. 2019. Citrus Production Under Screen as a Strategy to Protect Grapefruit Trees From Huanglongbing Disease. Front. Plant Sci. 10:1598. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2019.01598 Lin, L, Y. Lin, H. Lin, M.Lin, M.A. Ritenour, Y. Chen, H. Wang, Y. Hung, Y. Lin., 2019. Comparison between 'Fuyan' and 'Dongbi' longans in aril breakdown and respiration metabolism. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 153:176- 182. Danyluk, M.D., L.M. Friedrich, L.L. Dunn, J. Zhang, and M.A. Ritenour. 2019. Reduction of Escherichia coli, as a surrogate for Salmonella spp., on the surface of grapefruit during various packingline processes. Food Microbiology 78:188-193. Trade, Newsletter, and Extension Publications: Ritenour, M.A. 2022. Ever-Changing MRLs for Fresh Citrus Exports. Citrus Industry 103(12):22-23. https://citrusindustry.net/2022/12/29/ever-changing-mrls-for-fresh-citrus-exports/ https://citrusindustry.net/2021/08/23/controlling-diplodia-stem-end-rot-before-harvest/ R. S. Ferrarezi and M.A. Ritenour. 2022. Techniques Tested on Mandarins in CUPS. “Tip of the Week”: https://citrusindustry.net/2022/12/27/techniques-tested-on-mandarins-in-cups/ 48 Ritenour, M.A. 2022. Changes in Pesticide Residue Tolerances on Citrus Destined for Korea. Citrus Industry “Tip of the Week”: https://citrusindustry.net/2022/06/07/changes-in-pesticide-residue-tolerances-on-citrus-destined-for- korea/ Ritenour, M.A. 2022. Update on the “Greasy Green” Project. Indian River Citrus League River Ramblings. Sept. 2 pgs. Zambon, F. and M.A. Ritenour 2022. Initial Results from the Large UF, FDACS, and IRCL Grapefruit Scion and Rootstock Trial. Indian River Citrus League River Ramblings. Sept. 3 pgs.Ritenour, M.A. 2021. Korean Pesticide MRLs Expiring the End of December. Indian River Citrus League River Ramblings. November. 2 pgs with link to online resources. Ritenour, M.A. 2021. Fresh Fruit Pesticide Residue Limits. IFAS Fact Sheet HS1124. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/cg087, and published in the 2021-21 Florida Citrus Production Guide at http://www.crec.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/pest/PDF/2017/Fresh%20Fruit%20Pesticide%20Residue%20Limits.pdf Ritenour, M.A. 2021. Big Changes for Korean Pesticide Residue Tolerances (MRLs). Indian River Citrus League River Ramblings (Newsletter). June. 1 pg with link to online resources. Ritenour, M.A. 2021. Keep Current With MRLs for Exports. Citrus Industry “Tip of the Week”. https://citrusindustry.net/2021/06/01/keep-current-with-mrls-for-exports/ Ritenour, M.A. 2020. Sending Fresh Citrus out of Florida. Citrus Industry “Tip of the Week”. https://citrusindustry.net/2020/12/15/sending-fresh-citrus-out-of-florida/ Ritenour, M.A. and Fernando Alferez. 2020. Obtaining Optimum Peel Color of Fresh Florida Citrus. Citrus Industry 101(9):14-17 Ritenour, M.A., J.D. Burrow, M.M. Dewdney, and J. Zhang. 2020. Citrus Fruit Blemishes and Decay Caused by Fungi and Bacteria. IFAS Fact Sheet HS1291. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1291 Ritenour, M.A., C. Hu, Y. Wang, and F. Alferez. 2019. Putting Fresh Fruit to the Test. 100(10):20-23 Vincent, C. and M. Ritenour. 2019. Optimize Fresh Fruit Results with Selective Pruning. Citrus Industry. Citrus Industry 100(8):12-15 Ritenour, M.A. 2019. Pesticide Residue Limits for Fresh Citrus. Indian River Citrus League River Ramblings (Newsletter). 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