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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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. 5, Chair
CATHY TOWNSEND
District No. 3, Vice -Chair
LI N DA BARTZ
District No. 1
CHRIS DZADOVSKY
District No. 2
LARRY LEET
District No. 4
JAMIE FOWLER
Mission Statement
St. Lucie Works to deliver superior service that enhances our quality of life
Updated: 2/6/23
Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 7, 2023 6:00 PM
WELCOME
All meetings are televised.
All meetings provided with wireless internet access for public convenience.
Please turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the commission chambers.
Please mute the volume on all laptops and PDAs while in use in the commission chambers.
GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES —Attached is the agenda, which will determine the order of business conducted at today's Board
meeting.
INVOCATION -PLEDGE —To bring order and decorum to its meeting, the Board begins its meetings with an invocation followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance. Participation is voluntary.
CONSENT AGENDA — These items are considered routine and are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commissioner so requests.
REGULAR AGENDA — Proclamations, Presentations, Public Hearings, and Department requests are items, which the Commission will
discuss individually, usually in the order listed on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — These items are usually heard on the first Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. However, if a
public hearing is scheduled for a meeting on the third Tuesday, which begins at 9 a.m., then public hearings will be heard at 9
a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. These time designations are intended to indicate that an item will not be addressed prior
to the listed time. The Chair will open each public hearing and asks anyone wishing to speak to come forward, one at a time.
Comments will be limited to five minutes, and must be pertinent to the agenda item being considered by the Board.
As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order
of presentation is: (1) County staff presents the details of the Board item (2) Commissioners comment (3) if a public hearing, the
Chair will ask for public comment, (4) further discussion and action by the Board.
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION — Please state your name and address, speaking clearly into the microphone. If you have backup
material, please have eight copies ready for distribution.
NON -AGENDA ITEMS — These items are presented by an individual Commissioner or staff as necessary at the conclusion of the
printed agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT — Time is allotted at the beginning of each meeting for general public comment. Please limit comments to three
minutes. Comments may pertain to any matter related to the Board's duties as the County's governing body. Comments in support
or opposition to candidates for public office are not pertinent to the Board's duties. This includes any speaker identifying himself or
herself as a candidate for public office.
DECORUM — Please be respectful of others' opinions.
MEETINGS — All Board 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 in the Roger Poitras
Administration Annex at 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, Fla. 34982. The Board schedules additional workshops throughout the year
necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Notice is provided of these workshops. Anyone with a disability requiring
accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at 772-462-1777 or TDD
772-462-1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
S. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of January 10, 2023.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC - 4 County Meeting of January 11, 2023.
C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal Meeting of January 17, 2023.
D. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of January 24, 2023.
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 23-008 - Recognizing the Month of February 2023 as "National African
American/Black History Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida
B. Resolution No. 23-017 - Proclaiming February 2023 as "2-1-1 Awareness Month" in St. Lucie
County, Florida
7. PRESENTATIONS
There are no items scheduled.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 16 - 17
B. ADMINISTRATION
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1. Appointment to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee
Staff recommends that the Board vote to ratify the appointment of Larry Neese as
Commissioner Fowler's representative on the Comprehensive Economic Development
Strategy (CEDS) Committee.
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Ratifying the Purchase of Property located on Avenue F, North 35th Street and Avenue G for
County Right -of -Way
Staff recommends the Board ratify the purchase of Parcel ID 2404-608-0186-000-9 for
County right-of-way.
Resolution No. 2023-12 - Rename Hegener Drive to Tom Mackie Boulevard on the Plat of
Southern Grove Plat No. 26, and to rename Paar Drive to Hegener Drive on the Plats of
Southern Grove Plat No. 35, Southern Grove Plat No. 3, and Southern Grove Parcel 28 Replat
Staff recommends the Board approve renaming Hegener Drive to Tom Mackie Boulevard and
Paar Drive to Hegener Drive, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution, direct staff to notify
the appropriate Utilities, the U.S. Postal Service, the Property Appraiser, the Supervisor of
Elections, and the St. Lucie County Sheriff and record the resolution in the public records of
St. Lucie County, Florida.
Permission to Advertise Ordinance Amending Chapter 36, Roads and Bridges, Section 36-1,
"Erection of Signs or Structures Within Right -Of -Way Prohibited, Removal"
Staff recommends the Board grant permission to advertise an ordinance for a public hearing
on February 21, 2023 at 9 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
4. After the Fact Revocable License Agreement - 2930 Sherwood Lane - Sherwood Acres - Unit 1
- Meljem Property Investment LLC - Parcel ID 2421-707-0001-000-8
Meljem Property Investment LLC is requesting an "After the Fact" Revocable License
Agreement to keep their 6' wood fence and gates along the south and east side of the
property, within the County's 6' Utility Easement and 15' Drainage Easement, per the Plat
recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 43. He understands if the County Engineer determines the
fence and gate are causing flooding, drainage problems or for other needs in the area, the
fence and gate will need to be removed or relocated at his expense.
Engineering, Road & Bridge and Water Quality have reviewed the license agreement and
have no objections.
Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 7, 2023 6:00 PM
Staff recommends the Board approve the after the fact revocable license agreement,
authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and direct Meljem Property Investment LLC pay to
record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Request for Authorization, Pursuant to Appendix A, Local Acts, Article VII, Division 2 (Unsafe
Buildings and Structures) of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, to
begin the Condemnation Process, Permission to Order Title Work, and Order a Public Hearing
of an Unsafe Structure located at 7806 Banyan Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34951, St. Lucie County,
Florida
Staff recommends, pursuant to the provisions of Appendix A, Local Acts, Article VII, Division
2, Section 7-43 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Complied Laws, that the
Board authorize the condemnation process, order the title work and order that a public
hearing be held so that the Board may take such further action, as it is appropriate with
regard to the unsafe structure located at 7806 Banyan Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34951.
Request for Authorization, Pursuant to Appendix A, Local Acts, Article VII, Division 2 (Unsafe
Buildings and Structures) of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, to
begin the Condemnation Process, Permission to Order Title Work, and Order a Public Hearing
of an unsafe structure located at 2883 Coolidge Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945, St. Lucie County,
Florida
Staff recommends, pursuant to the provisions of Appendix A, Local Acts, Article VII, Division
2, Section 7-43 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Complied Laws, that the
Board authorize the condemnation process, order the title work and order that a public
hearing be held so that the Board may take such further action, as it is appropriate with
regard to the unsafe structure located at 2883 Coolidge Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945.
Request for Authorization, Pursuant to Appendix A, Local Acts, Article VII, Division 2 (Unsafe
Buildings and Structures) of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, to
begin the Condemnation Process, Permission to Order Title Work, and Order a Public Hearing
of an Unsafe Structure located at 4713 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce, FL 34982, St. Lucie County,
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Staff recommends, pursuant to the provisions of Appendix A, Local Acts, Article VII, Division
2, Section 7-43 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Complied Laws, that the
Board authorize the condemnation process, order the title work and order that a public
hearing be held so that the Board may take such further action, as it is appropriate with
regard to the unsafe structure located at 4713 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce, FL 34982.
D. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Award of Bid No. 23-006 - Museum Pointe Park Parking Lot Expansion
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Staff recommends Board approval to increase available project funding from $151,060.00 to
$470,035.00 with the use of Parks Impact Fees and award Bid No. 23-006 to Ferreira
Construction Company,13000 S.E. Flora Ave., Hope Sound, FL 33455, the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder, in the amount of $470,035.00, and authorize the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
E. PUBLIC SAFETY
FY 23 Sole Source Procurement Request for EOC Security Upgrades
Staff recommends Board approval of Sole Source Procurement Request for EOC Security
Upgrades, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
F. PUBLIC UTILITIES
Sole Source and Bid Waiver Addition
Staff recommends Board approval of bid waiver and sole source determination for the Avanti
Company for the purchase of parts, service, and supplies for the care and maintenance of the
water treatment plants.
Award CDM Work Authorization No. 21-Title V Air Operation
St. Lucie County Solid Waste is currently operating under Title V Air Operation Permit No.
1110081-012-AV. The Title V Air Permit has a five-year term starting on November 26, 2018,
and expires on November 26, 2023. The state rules require that an application to renew the
Title V Permit must be submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(FDEP) 225 days in advance of its expiration, or by April 15, 2023, in order to ensure
continuous permission to operate (Rules 62-213.420 and 62-4.090, F.A.C.).
Staff recommends Board approval and authorization for the Chair to execute CDM Smith
Work Authorization No. 21 under Contract C19-09-790 for professional engineering services
for not -to -exceed total cost of 60,59.00.
Bid Waiver for Emergency Restoration Services
Staff recommends approval of an Emergency contract to pay One Call Florida, Inc. the
remaining portion of 10,80.00.
G. PUBLIC WORKS
Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 7, 2023 6:00 PM
1. Project Glades - Fee -In -Lieu -Of Sidewalk Construction
Staff recommends Board approval of the Fee -In -Lieu -Of sidewalk construction agreement
with Glades Logistics Owner, LLC, accept funds in the amount of $113,334.00 and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved to form by the County Attorney.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Resolution No. 2023-11- Public Hearing to Abandon a Portion of a 30' County Right -of -Way
as described in Plat Book 3, Page 23
Staff recommends that the Board approve Resolution No. 2023-11, authorize the Chair to
sign the Resolution, instruct staff to publish the final notice of abandonment and record the
resolution and the proof of publications in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Interlocal Agreement With St. Lucie County Fire District To Use County Owned Premises For
Training Purposes
Staff recommends that the Board approve the interlocal agreement with St. Lucie County Fire
District as drafted and approved by the County Attorney and allow the Chair to sign.
2. Gubernatorial Appointment of District 19 Medical Examiner
Staff recommends that the Board provide a favorable response to the recommendation for
Dr. Aronica's reappointment.
B. PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer Program - IIIIIACItGllll°'t"'ii.11llll': IIII IIIDIIII F
Staff is seeking guidance from the Board on which direction is preferred.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at
gam 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 a Regular meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at
6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at
gam in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
D. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at
9am in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
12. MOTION TO ADJOURN