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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
6:00 PM
St. Lucie County Commission Chambers
2300 Virginia Avenue
3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
BOARD MEMBERS
District No. 4, Chair
JAMIE FOWLER
District No. 2, Vice-Chair
LARRY LEET
District No. 1
JAMES CLASBY
District No. 3
ERIN LOWRY
District No. 5
CATHY TOWNSEND
Mission Statement
Committed To Service, Focused On Our Future, Grounded By Tradition
*Revised Final on 1/27
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GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES – The agenda will typically determine the order of business conducted at today’s Board
meeting. However, the final order of agenda and items heard is to be determined by the Chair.
INVOCATION‐PLEDGE – To bring order and decorum, the BOCC begins its meetings with an invocation followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance. Participation is voluntary.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Time is allotted at the beginning of each regular meeting for general public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA – These items are considered routine in nature, are reviewed by BOCC members in advance, and typically
do not require BOCC comment and may be voted on with one motion. There is no separate discussion or individual vote on
these items unless requested by a BOCC Member.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public hearings will commence at or as soon as possible after the advertised time. In no event will public
hearings commence prior to the advertised time. These items are heard at Regular or Special BOCC meetings and are
normally scheduled for the first and third Tuesday of the month, or as soon thereafter as possible.
As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order
of presentation is: (1) Staff presentation (2) Applicant presentation (3) BOCC questions for Staff and/or Applicant (4) Public
comment, (5) further discussion and action by the BOCC.
REGULAR AGENDA – Items appearing on the Regular Agenda require BOCC direction, a policy decision, or are otherwise of
significance necessitating separate attention and action. Agenda items may consist of proposals for new County policies,
adjustment of budgets, requests to approve contracts with vendors for services, and items as requested for presentation
and approved through County Administration and the BOCC.
COMMISSIONER UPDATES – These items are presented by an individual BOCC Members as necessary. BOCC Members will
use this time to highlight items of interest that impact their districts or special items of interest they feel warrants the
attention of the St. Lucie County community.
MEETINGS – All BOCC meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. and on the
third Tuesdays at 9 a.m., unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers of the Roger
Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virigina Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The BOCC schedules and notices
additional workshops throughout the year as necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Anyone with a disability
requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the Human Resources Department at 772‐462‐1456,
HumanResources@stlucieco.gov or TDD 772‐462‐1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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RULES OF DECORUM FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PURPOSE:
Pursuant to Sections 125.01(1)(a) and 286.0114, F.S., this policy sets forth the rules of decorum for public participation at the
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Meetings (Rules of Decorum). These Rules of Decorum are adopted to ensure
a positive and productive environment that is conducive to good order and discipline which in turn will enhance the
democratic process, individual rights of expression, engaging conversations and mutual respect for shared ideas.
As used in these Rules of Decorum, decorum means propriety and good taste in conduct or behavior.
The St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has numerous public meetings that include, but are limited to, Regular,
Informal (Workshops), and Special meetings. Having set rules, policies, and guidelines are paramount in maintaining a civil,
respectful, and a courteous environment during government proceedings, which ensure support of and respect for an open,
fair, transparent decision-making process.
A. General Guidelines for Appearance Before the BOCC
1. Individuals may participate in the public meeting process.
2. Individuals wishing to speak must adhere to these Rules of Decorum.
3. Individuals will be recognized by the BOCC Chair.
4. Individuals will approach the podium and provide their name, address, and/or associated organization (if
applicable).
5. Individuals will be provided with three (3) minutes and a representative of an organization has five (5) minutes to
speak during Public Comment and during Public Hearings.
6. Individuals will direct all comments directly to the BOCC. All remarks will be directed to the BOCC as a body and not to
any one person or commissioner.
7. Individuals will address all BOCC Members by their proper title.
8. Individuals will limit comments to a proposition before the BOCC, or a subject matter related to county government
related items. Individuals should make comments concise and to the point and present any data or evidence they
wish the BOCC to consider.
9. Comments in support or opposition to candidates for public office are not pertinent to the BOCC’s duties. This
includes any speaker identifying himself or herself as a candidate for public office.
10. No person may speak more than once on the same subject unless granted permission by the Chair.
11. Individuals will observe the timer device located directly under the microphone at the podium. Lights indicate
the following:
Green: Indicates commencement of addressing the BOCC.
Yellow: Indicates the individual has one (1) minute left and should begin to close their comments.
Red: Indicates time has expired and the individual needs to end their remarks.
12. Once time has expired individuals must cordially leave the podium and return to their seat.
13. The Chair has the discretion to either extend or reduce the time limits for public comment based on the number of
speakers. To ensure the orderly conduct of meetings, if a large number of individuals wish to speak for public
comment on a topic, the BOCC may require that one representative of a group or faction on a specific proposition be
permitted to address the BOCC, rather than all members of such groups or factions, and/or the Chair may designate
a specified period of time for public comment.
14. Individuals who are not able to attend a scheduled meeting may submit a public comment via the St. Lucie County
Web Page at https://stluciecounty.formstack.com/forms/public_comment_form.
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B. Speakers Decorum
1. Speakers will:
a. Conduct themselves in a respectful manner.
b. Be clear and concise.
c. Be civil in nature (polite, courteous and respectful).
d. Address the BOCC directly.
d. Speak into the microphone.
2. Speakers will NOT:
a. Make comments of a personal nature regarding others.
b. Shout, yell, or /scream.
c. Use obscene or disruptive language.
d. Make complaints, remarks, personal attacks or inflammatory comments against any public official or staff
member.
e. Members of the audience will not be allowed to enter the public meeting discussion from their seats.
Individuals wishing to speak must follow the proper etiquette, approach the podium, and be recognized by
the Chair.
f. Individuals in attendance may not interfere with or interrupt the orderly procedure of the BOCC, any BOCC
Member, or the person speaking whom the Chair has properly recognized.
C. Audience Decorum
1. Turn off or silence all devices.
2. Refrain from inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior.
3. Refrain from private conversations.
4. Restrict disruptive commotion when transiting meeting spaces.
5. To ensure the safety of the public, campaign placards, banners or signs will NOT be permitted in the Chambers.
6. Refrain from disorderly or boisterous conduct to include but not be limited to:
a. Applause
b. Whistling
c. Stamping of feet
d. Booing
e. Threatening dialogue
f. Slanderous utterance
g. Actions that impede the orderly conduct of a meeting
D. Enforcement of the Rules of Decorum
1. The BOCC Chair is responsible for maintaining and enforcing the Rules of Decorum.
2. Individuals who do not adhere to the Rules of Decorum will receive an initial warning from the Chair to cease and
desist in order to restore order.
3. If an individual continues to breach the Rules of Decorum, the Chair may order the individual to relinquish the
podium and/or leave the public meeting.
4. If any person refuses to leave following an order to leave, the Chair may order the Law Enforcement on duty to
remove them from the public meeting.
Any person who disrupts or interrupts a BOCC meeting by violation of these Rules of Decorum, including the use of profane
language or the threat of physical violence, or who makes personal, impertinent remarks or who exhibits loud or boisterous
behavior while the BOCC is in session, may be removed from the meeting by the Sheriff’s office. Removal may be requested at
the direction of the Chair or by consensus of the BOCC, or by the Sheriff’s office, if there is perceived to be an immediate threat
to any person.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. RECESS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REVISIONS
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Infrastructure Surtax Committee Annual Report
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 26-005 - Proclaiming January 2026 as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in St.
Lucie County, Florida
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There are no items scheduled.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 15-16
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. First Amendment to Health Services Agreement with NaphCare, Inc. C24-05-645
Staff recommends the Board approve removing the Substance Abuse Counselor position
from the required staffing in the NaphCare contract, temporarily move the position to the
County via a consultant agreement, and authorize the Chair to sign documents as drafted and
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approved by the County Attorney.
2. Acceptance of Final Regional Resilience Plan and Vulnerability Assessment
Staff recommends the Board's acceptance of the Final St. Lucie County Regional Resilience
Plan report (RRP) and Resilience Vulnerability Assessment-Other Hazards (RVA-OH).
3. Commissioner Clasby's Appointment to the Citizen's Budget Committee
Staff recommends the Board vote to ratify the appointment of Jeffrey Chandler as
Commissioner Clasby's representative on the Citizen's Budget Committee.
C. AIRPORT
1. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Memorandum of Agreement to Reimburse CBP
C24-08-820 Amendment Additional $10,976.24 for Circuit Recurring Costs
Staff recommends Board approval of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Memorandum of Agreement to Reimburse CBP Amendment in the amount of $10,976.24 for
Circuit Recurring Costs and permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
2. Lease Agreement between St. Lucie County and Treasure Coast Jet Center Hangar, LLC., for
Property Located at Treasure Coast International Airport to be Developed for Aeronautical
Purposes
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed lease agreement with Treasure Coast Jet
Center Hangar, LLC., and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney's Office.
3. Award of Bid No. 26-009 Airport Airfield Marking Improvements to Hi-Lite Airfield Services,
LLC - $762,198.60
Staff recommends Board approval of Bid No. 26-009 Award for the Airport Airfield Marking
Improvements to Hi-Lite Airfield Services for $762,198.60 and for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Letter of Agreement - Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers Trust Fund Grant for the Time Period of
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029
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Staff recommends the Board authorize Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, Inc., in accordance
with the Florida Office of Attorney General, to act as St. Lucie County's agent for the purpose
of applying for and receiving funds from the Crime Stoppers Trust Fund. If approved, a
sample letter is attached for the Chair's signature.
2. Request from Finance Director for BOCC Record Destruction - ITEM PULLED PRIOR TO
MEETING
E. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
1. Termination of C25-07-809 with Florida Best Inc. and award of Contract with Environmental
Quality Inc.
Staff recommends the Board approve the termination of contract C25-07-809 with Florida
Best Inc. and authorize the award of a contract to the second-lowest bidder under piggyback
of FWC17/18-82 to Environmental Quality Inc. and authorize the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney in accordance with SLC Strategic Plan Policy 4.3.3.
2. Revisions to Blueway Advisory Committee Resolution
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 26-15 to clarify the ten (10) members required to
constitute the Blueway Advisory Committee and authorization for Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney in accordance with SLC Strategic Plan Policy 4.4.2.
3. Work Camper Agreement - Lowell & Karen Markowitz at Petravice Family Preserve
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Camper Agreement with Lowell & Karen
Markowitz and authorization for Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney in accordance with SLC Strategic Plan Policy EP 4.4.3.
4. Work Camper Agreement - Mathew and Christine Gerdes at Petravice Family Preserve
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Camper Agreement with Mathew & Christine
Gerdes and authorization for Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney in
accordance with SLC Strategic Plan Policy EP 4.4.3.
F. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
1. 2026 State Legislative Program - Mosquito Control Expansion Local Bill Resolution No. 26-002
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Staff recommends the Board supports Resolution 26-002 as part of the 26 State Legislative
Program - Mosquito Control Expansion Local Bill, and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney. This item aligns with Strategic Plan
Objective HS 4.4.5.
G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 26-002 - Program Manager Consulting Services Related
to Design and Construction of Mets Minor League Clubhouse
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firm for RFQ No. 26-002 and permission
to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with the highest ranked firm, Marc Taylor, Inc.
• If negotiations are successful, award the contract to the highest ranked firm and
authorize the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney.
2. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 25-085 - Construction Manager at Risk for Renovation of
8881 S. US Hwy 1 for Tax Collector and County Services
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed contractors for RFQ No. 25-085 and
permission to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with the highest-ranked contractor, Paul Jacquin and
Sons Construction.
• If negotiations are successful, award the contract to the highest ranked contractor
and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County
Attorney.
3. Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grants Budgets
Staff recommends Board approval of budget resolution amending the fiscal year 2025‐2026
budget.
4. Fiscal Year 26 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue
Staff recommends Board approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the
budget by $1,276,766.00.
H. PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS
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1. Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement - Kings Angle Owner LLC and SL Fort Pierce Residential
LLC - Parcel ID 2301-601-0001-000-2
Staff recommends the Board approve the Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Kings
Angle Owner LLC and SL Fort Pierce Residential LLC, in a manner or form acceptable to the
County Attorney, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and record the agreement in the
public records of St. Lucie County, Florida, subject to clear title, an updated Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment, and recordation of the associated Special Warranty Deed.
2. Assignment of Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement 2026-006 - Tiki Holdings, LLC to Kings
Angle Owner LLC and SL Fort Pierce Residential LLC
Staff recommends the Board approve the Assignment of Road Impact Fee Credits and direct
staff to record the Assignment in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
3. Assignment of Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement 2026-005 - Whalou Properties LLC to Kings
Angle Owner LLC and SL Fort Pierce Residential LLC
Staff recommends the Board approve the Assignment of Road Impact Fee Credits and direct
staff to record the Assignment in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
4. Resolution No. 2026-012 - Right-of-Way Donation along Angle Road and the Future Extension
of Jenkins Road from Kings Angle Owner LLC and SL Fort Pierce Residential LLC - Parcel ID
2301-601-0001-000-2
Staff recommends the Board accept the Special Warranty Deed from Kings Angle Owner LLC
and SL Fort Pierce Residential LLC, in a manner or form acceptable to the County Attorney,
authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution and direct staff to proceed with the closing and
record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida, subject to clear title
and phase I environmental report.
I. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Amendment #2 to Contract C23-07-807 with Infrastructure Management Services, LP for
Professional Services for Infrastructure Inventory and Condition Assessment Data Collection
Project to Perform an Assessment of County Maintained Paved Local Roads, Sidewalks and
Related Infrastructure
Staff recommends Board approval of Contract Amendment #2 to Contract C23-07-807 with
Infrastructure Management Services, LP and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy QI 3.1.4. and 3.2.1.
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2. Easy Street Sidewalk Phase II Transportation Alternatives Project (TAP) Grant Application
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution 2026-14 in support of the FDOT TAP Grant
application cycle for the FY 2027 Tentative Work Program in accordance with Strategic Plan
Policies QI 3.1.1, QI 3.3.5, and QI 3.2.3.
J. TOURISM & VENUES
1. 2026 Agreement with Tourist Development Council Funding for the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance
Staff recommends the Board approve funding to the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance in the amount
of up to $150,000 from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; approve the 2026
Funding Agreement; and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Resolution - Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendment
Staff recommends Board approval of the budget resolution amending the fiscal year 2025-
2026 budget.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Roadway Jurisdiction Transfer Agreement between FDOT and St. Lucie County for Portions of
Midway Road, Indrio Road, Emerson Avenue and North 25th Street
Staff recommends Board approval of the Jurisdiction Transfer Agreement, adoption of the
resolution, and to direct the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
2. Resolution for Transfer of FEC Rail Crossing Maintenance on Midway Road to FDOT upon
New Agreement between FDOT and FEC in Support of Road Transfer for Portions of Midway
Road, Indrio Road, Emerson Avenue and North 25th Street
Staff recommends Board approval and adoption of the resolution, and to direct the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
12. REGULAR AGENDA
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A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Opioid Litigation - Publix Proposed Settlement
Staff recommends the Board accept special counsel's recommendation and accept Publix's
proposed settlement for the highest amount available and authorize the Chair to sign any
relevant documents.
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director
No formal vote is necessary as this is only a discussion item.
C. PUBLIC WORKS
1. St. Lucie County Stormwater Master Plan Update Final Acceptance - THIS ITEM IS RELATED
TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the Stormwater Master Plan, in accordance with
Strategic Plan QI 3.1.1.
13. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
14. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at
6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
at 9am in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
15. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. A reminder that St. Lucie County’s Aquatics staff hosts Aqua Fit classes at the Lakewood Park Pool
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Admission is $5 per class. Designed for
adults, aquafit classes are low-impact workouts conducted in the shallow, zero-entry,
temperature-controlled pool and are designed to improve muscle strength, joint stability,
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coordination and heart conditioning. The Lakewood Park Pool is located at 5990 Emerson Ave in
Fort Pierce.
B. St. Lucie County’s Parks & Recreation staff is offering a new Tiny Tots Track & Field program every
Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Lawnwood Stadium throughout February.
Designed for ages six and younger, activities include relay races, beanbag and ball tosses, hula
hoop jumps, storytime and more. Parents are required to stay on-site during the activities. The
cost is $5 per student per session. Pre-registration and payment are required by visiting
www.stlucieco.gov/parks.
16. MOTION TO ADJOURN