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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
9:00 AM
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
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:00 AM
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. PRESENTATIONS
There are no items scheduled.
S. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 23-009 - Proclaiming the Month of March 2023 as "Women's History Month" in St.
Lucie County, Florida
B. Resolution No. 23-021 - Proclaiming the Week of March 19 through March 25, 2023 as "National
Surveyors Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida
C. Resolution No. 23-028 - Proclaiming March 21, 2023 through April 22, 2023 as the Fort Pierce
Police Department's 100th Anniversary Celebration Days in St. Lucie County, Florida.
D. Resolution No. 23-032 - Honoring World War II Veteran, Leon Hepburn, on his 100th Birthday on
March 29, 2023 in St. Lucie County.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal Meeting of March 7, 2023.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 22 - 23
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
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1. Permission to File Suit against Michael A. Tracey (EST) Pursuant to Article III of Chapter 1-2 of
the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, Sections 32-26; 38-97; 8.00.03
(F)
Staff recommends that the Board grant permission to file suit against Michael A. Tracey (EST),
Valinda Ann Long (Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael A. Tracey), and Unknown
Tenant(s) of 6406 Oleander Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982, pursuant to Article III of Chapter
1-2 of the Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws of St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. Revocable License Agreement - 845 SE Tierra Court - River Park - Unit 7 - Edrick Rodriguez
and Angela N Rodriguez - Parcel ID 3419-550-0049-000-0
Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood
fence along the north and south sides of the property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility
Easement, and a 6' wood fence along the east side of the property, within the County's 10'
Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 41. They understand if
the County Engineer determines the fence is causing flooding, drainage problems or for other
needs in the area, the fence will need to be removed or relocated at their expense.
Engineering, Road & Bridge, Water Quality, and the City of Port Saint Lucie have reviewed the
license agreement and have no objections.
Staff recommends the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair
to sign the agreement and direct Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez pay to record the agreement in the
public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Revocable License Agreement - 8522 Lonesome Pine Trail - Hidden Pines Estates - Robert Eric
Arndt and Anne Benson Arndt - Parcel ID 2323-701-0031-000-6
Mr. and Mrs. Arndt are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence
with a 6' gate along the north side of the property, within the County's 20' Drainage/Utility
Easement, a 6' wood fence, a 4' cattle fence, and a 4' gate along the west side of the
property, and a 6' wood fence and a 4' cattle fence on the east side of the property, within
the County's 6' Utility Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 17, Page 21. They
understand if the County Engineer determines the fence and gates are causing flooding,
drainage problems or for other needs in the area, the fence and gates will need to be
removed or relocated at their expense.
Engineering, Road & Bridge and Water Quality have reviewed the license agreement and
have no objections.
Staff recommends the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair
to sign the agreement and direct Mr. and Mrs. Arndt pay to record the agreement in the
public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
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4. Revocable License Agreement - 219 Olive Avenue - River Park - Unit 2 - Sonia E. Pereira and
Pablo P. Bouquet - Parcel ID 3419-510-0276-000-6
Ms. Pereira and Mr. Bouquet has requested a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6'
wood fence along the southwest side of their property within the County's 6' Drainage/
Utility Easement per the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 224
Page 453. They understand if the County Engineer determines the fence is causing flooding,
drainage problems or for other needs in the area, the fence will need to be removed or
relocated at their expense.
Engineering, Road & Bridge, Water Quality and the City of Port Saint Luice have reviewed the
license agreement and have no objections.
Staff recommends the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair
to sign the agreement and direct Ms. Pereira and Mr. Bouquet pay to record the agreement
in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Revocable License Agreement - 5602 Shannon Drive - Lakewood Park - Unit 11 - Randall
William Trawick - Parcel ID 1301-613-0367-000-9
Mr. Trawick has requested a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence along
the east side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement and a 6'
wood fence along the north and south sides of the property, extending into the County's rear
10' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 32. He
understands if the County Engineer determines the fence is causing flooding, drainage
problems or for other needs in the area, the fence 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.
Staff recommends the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair
to sign the agreement and direct Mr. Trawick pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
C. HUMAN RESOURCES
Agreement with FMLASource for Administration of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave
and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) leave for County Employees
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed agreement with FMLASource, and
authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as presented.
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D. LIBRARY SERVICES
1. Resolution No. 2023-038 - Resolution to Submit the Public Library Construction Grant for
State FY 2024/2025
Staff recommends Board approval of the Resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. FY 23 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue
Staff recommends approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget
by $754,774.00.
2. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 23-012, Professional Architectural Services - New
Medical Examiner Facility
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firms for RFQ No. 23-012 and
permission to:
• Conduct discussions/presentations with short-listed firms;
• Conduct contract negotiations with the successful short-listed firm;
• If negotiations are successful, award the contract to the successful short-listed firm
and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County
Attorney.
F. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Request Permission to Advertise a Land Development Code Text Amendment to Update the
Land Development Code Provisions Pertaining to Fences, Walls and Hedges
Staff recommends the Board approve the permission to advertise the proposed ordinance for
the first of three (3) public hearings, beginning with the Planning & Zoning Commission.
G. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Animal Shelter - Kennel Building Project Funding Request - 11111"II:IIM 1)1"i'lI III""11:1" P R I R 1""f:' 1r1"°111"'1N Ell
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2. Federally -Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement - DR4673 (Hurricane Ian)
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the Federally -Funded Subaward and Grant
Agreement, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
H. PUBLIC UTILITIES
St. Lucie County - Vero Beach Potable Water System Interconnect - Fourth Amendment to
Work Authorization No. 11- Contract C17-10-792 with CDM Smith, Inc.
Staff recommends the Board approve the fourth amendment and authorize the Chair to sign
the fourth amendment.
Award CDM Work Authorization No. 22 - Phase II Reopening
Assistance with the design, permitting, bidding, and services during construction for
reopening Phase II of the Class I Landfill to recapture lost airspace due to settling over time.
Staff recommends Board approval and authorization for the Chair to execute CDM Smith
Work Authorization No. 22 under Contract C19-09-790 for professional engineering services
for a not -to -exceed total cost of $97,945.00.
I. PUBLIC WORKS
Mura Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) Supplemental Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of the attached Mura MSBU Supplemental Resolution No.
2023-33 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
Approval of Bid Award No. 23-011 Melville Road Phase I — Construction of Driveways - THIS
PROJECT IS FUNDED Y THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TA
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 23-011 Melville Road Phase I —
Construction of Driveways to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, A Thomas Const
Inc., in the amount of $91,289.00, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
Approval of Work Authorization with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Design of Old
Dixie Highway Intersection Signalization Design Project -
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In response to Brightline's high-speed rail operations the County's rail safety expert
consultant recommended signalization to mitigate train -vehicle interaction at seven (7)
intersections along Old Dixie Highway near the Town of St. Lucie Village.
Staff recommends Board approval of the work authorization and proposal submitted by
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $575,180.00 for the design of the Old Dixie
Highway Intersection Improvements Project and authorize the Chair to sign documents
approved by the County Attorney.
4. Approval to Award Bid No. 23-001 Prima Vista Boulevard Traffic Communications Conduit &
Fiber project - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 23-001 Prima Vista Boulevard Traffic
Communications Conduit & Fiber project to Eastern Pipeline Construction, Inc. in the amount
of $322,661.90, approval of total project budget in the amount of $378,237.16, and authorize
the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney.
5. Approval to Award Bid #23-009 and the Proposal for Geotechnical and Material Testing
Services for the Elm Avenue / Merritt Ditch Culvert Replacement Project
Staff recommends Board approval of Bid #23-009 to PRP Construction Group, LLC in the
amount of $298,687.07 for the Elm Avenue at Merritt Ditch Culvert Replacement project;
approval of the proposal from PSI (Intertek) for geotechnical and material testing services in
the amount of $11,311.00; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by
the County Attorney.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Proposed Amendment of the Land Development Code to Modify Minimum Frontage and
Platting Requirements for Solar Generation Stations, Updating the Definition of Solar
Generation Stations, Adding a Definition for Bona Fide Agriculture and other Changes
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 2023-05.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
Culvert 2023-03 Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Assessment Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2023-29, the Culvert 2023-03 MSBU
Final Assessment Resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved
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by the County Attorney.
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission - At -Large Member Vacancy
Staff recommends that the Board vote and appoint one representative to fill the At -Large
seat on the Planning & Zoning Commission.
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement - Proposed Response to City of Fort Pierce Resolution
No. 23-R14
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution No. 2023-037 and authorize the Chair to
sign the resolution.
C. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
1. Brock Mason, represented by Bret Montgomery, is requesting a Category I Wetland Waiver
to Construct a Single-family Residence on North Hutchinson Island - THIS ITEM IS QUASI -
Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution 2023-36, approving the Wetland Waiver
Category 1 for a single-family residence subject to the conditions as set forth in the
resolution.
D. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director
No formal vote is necessary as this is only a discussion item.
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1. Adoption of the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System Program for
Public Information (PPI) Plan
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Staff recommends the Board's adoption of the Program for Public Information (PPI) plan as
an official plan of the community.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The New York Mets Spring Training season began at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie on Feb. 25. The
Mets have 16 home games on the schedule. Tickets are on sale now at
www.mets.com/springtraining.
B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Fort Pierce City Commission
on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 12pm at the Indian River State College, Brown Center - Building
Y102 on the Main Campus located at 3209 Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce, FL.
C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 6pm
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 an Informal meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at
9am in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 9am
in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia
Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
The 19th annual St. Lucie Earth Day Festival will be on Saturday, April 22nd at the Oxbow
EcoCenter (5400 NE St. James Dr., Port St. Lucie) from 10am to 5pm. The festival will feature
environmental and community -based exhibitors, vendors, and performers from all over the region
sharing resources and entertainment. For more information visit www.StLucieEarthDay.com.
12. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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