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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 4, 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
Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 4, 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. PRESENTATIONS
S. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 23-013 - Proclaiming Tuesday, April 18, 2023 as "Holocaust Remembrance Day" in
St. Lucie County, Florida
B. Resolution No. 23-024 - Proclaiming the Month of April 2023 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month"
in St. Lucie County, Florida
C. Resolution No. 23-048 - Proclaiming the month of April 2023 as "Earth Month" in St. Lucie County,
Florida
D. Resolution No. 23-046 - Proclaiming the Week of April 9 through April 15, 2023 as "National Public
Safety Telecom municators Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of March 7, 2023.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Special Meeting of March 17, 2023.
C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of March 21, 2023.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 24 - 25
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B. ADMINISTRATION
1. Appointment to the Citizens Budget Development Committee
Staff recommends that the Board ratify Commissioner Townsend's appointment of Stewart
Mencer to the Citizens Budget Development Committee.
2. Appointment to the Citizens Budget Development Committee
Staff recommends that the Board ratify Commissioner Bartz's appointment of KeAndrea
Davis to the Citizens Budget Development Committee.
C. AIR & SEA PORT
1. BDCC Properties, LLC - Ground Sublease
Staff recommends Board approval of the ground sublease agreement between Fort Pierce
FBO and BDCC Properties, and for the County Attorney and Chair to sign all required
documents.
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement - 12350 Orange Avenue - Agricoastal Growers
Inc - Parcel ID 2308-113-0000-000-8
Mr. George is requesting an "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement to keep his 4'
wood fence at its present location, just south of the property line in the newly donated right-
of-way of Orange Avenue, as recorded in Official Records Book 4941, Page 744. The right-of-
way donation was a condition of approval of PDS Order 2022-043. The fence location is
depicted in Exhibit A. 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 "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement,
authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and direct Mr. George pay to record the
agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Revocable License Agreement - 12585 South Indian River Drive - Richard Lounsbury and Lisa
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Lounsbury - Parcel ID 4504-310-0003-000-2
Mr. and Mrs. Lounsbury are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install two (2) 2-
inch PVC pipes under the right-of-way of South Indian River Drive, a 30' County owned and
maintained right-of-way. The PVC pipes will span the entire width of South Indian River Drive,
adjacent to 12585 South Indian River Drive. These pipes will provide a means to extend
electric and water service from their residence to their property on the east side of the right-
of-way. The bore will be a minimum of 42-inches deep. They understand if the County
Engineer determines the utility crossing is causing flooding, drainage problems or for other
needs in the area, the utility crossing 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. Lounsbury pay to record the agreement in the
public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
"After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement - 12200 Orange Avenue - William and Allyson
Lyshon - Parcel ID 2308-112-0000-000-5
Mr. and Mrs. Lyshon are requesting an "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement to keep
their 4' wood fence at its present location, just south of the property line in the newly
donated right-of-way of Orange Avenue, as recorded in Official Records Book 4941 Page 750.
The right-of-way donation was a condition of approval of PDS Order 2022-043. The fence
location is depicted in Exhibit A. 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, and Water Quality have reviewed the license agreement and
have no objections.
Staff recommends the Board approve the "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement,
authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and direct Mr. and Mrs. Lyshon pay to record the
agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
4. Revocable License Agreement - 4100 Redwood Drive - Holiday Pines Subdivision Phase III -
Donald and Sharon Caton - Parcel ID 1313-502-0014-000-6
Mr. and Mrs. Caton are requesting a revocable license agreement to be allowed to install a 4'
aluminum fence with gates along the sides and rear of the property, within the County's 15'
Drainage Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 19B. 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
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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. Caton pay to record the agreement in the
public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Financial Contribution to the St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity Housing Development on Deleon
Avenue in Lakewood Park
Staff recommends reallocation of the $400,000.00 approved for the development of essential
housing to St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity for the development and construction of 10
townhome units located at 5005 Deleon Avenue as agreed upon per contract C22-02-816;
and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Contract - St. Lucie County Rock Road IT Generator Replacement and Transfer Switch
Staff recommends Board approval to proceed with the purchase of two generators, two
existing transfer switches (ATS), and modifying the electrical connections in-between and at
both generators via Omnia proposal number H6-71596-5296-1 in the amount of $299,642.00
and approve installation by Trane proposal number 7105863 in the amount of $480,496.00,
for a total cost of $780,138.00, and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by
the County Attorney.
G. PARKS & RECREATION
Bid Award No. 23-015 - Layne Chesney Softball Field Renovations Field #2 - $152,570.00
Staff recommends Board approval to increase this project budget by an additional $42,570.00
from Parks TU's and award Bid No. 23-015 to LTG Sports Turf One, LLC - 9819 US Hwy 441,
Boynton Beach, FL 33472, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of
$152,570.00, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
Clover Park MLB Stadium Maintenance Equipment - $196,453.99
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Staff recommends Board approval to purchase maintenance equipment listed from approved
distributors off of a State contract in the amount of $196,453.99 and authorize the Chair to
sign documents as provided and approved by the County Attorney.
Waiver for the Early Learning Coalition's of St. Lucie County Family Fun Fair to Waive Facility
Use Fees in the amount of $750.00
Staff recommends Board approval to waive the facility use fee of $750.00 as outlined in this
agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
H. PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Capital Leases - Caterpillar 966-14 XE and 930M Wheel Loaders Lease Agreements
St. Lucie County Solid Waste (SLCSW) requires the use of heavy duty equipment around the
site for daily operation. In the past, we have purchased this equipment. Staff is requesting to
lease a new 2023 966-14 XE and 930M Wheel Loaders to replace equipment that is nearing
or has reached its end of life. It is more cost effective to lease this equipment on a long term
basis rather than purchase them since maintenance is included in the leases.
Staff recommends the Board authorize staff to enter into long term capital leases, with
options to buy, for a new 2023 966-14 XE and a new 2023 930M Wheel Loaders from Florida
Sheriff's Association Contract #FSA18-VEH16.0, Specification #61, following review and
approval from the County Attorney.
I. PUBLIC WORKS
Approval of Work Authorization #1 for Contract C22-11-1011- Juanita Avenue Sidewalk from
East of Taylor Creek to US Highway 1 Project - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE
INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Authorization #1 to Contract C22-11-1011 with
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. Consulting Engineers in the amount of $51,720.00 and
authorization of the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Approval of Work Authorization #7 to Contract C20-01-156 - Water Quality Improvement
Project in the Petravice Preserve and White City Neighborhood
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Authorization #7 to Contract C20-01-156 with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $199,935.00 for the Water Quality
Improvement Project in the Petravice Preserve and White City Neighborhood and authorize
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the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney.
3. Resolution - Midway Road Turnpike Interchange - Support of Revised Recommended
Alternative
Staff recommends Board approval of the attached resolution supporting the
recommendation that the Florida Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) change their recommended
Midway Road interchange configuration from a tight urban diamond interchange (TUDI) to
the Partial Cloverleaf (Parclow) as shown in the Midway Road Interchange Alternatives public
document at Midway Road in St. Lucie County, Florida.
J. TRANSIT
1. Authorization Resolution - Federal Transit Administration Super Grant, 49 U.S.C. 5307 and
5339 - Capital and Operating Assistance and Bus Facilities - Grant Acceptance & Budget
Resolution for FFY22
Annually, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) allocates funding for operating and capital
funds to designated recipients in urbanized areas. An urbanized area is an incorporated area
with a population of 50,000 or more that is designated as such by the U.S. Department of
Commerce, Bureau of the Census. For urbanized areas with 200,000 in population and over,
funds are apportioned and flow directly to a designated recipient selected locally to apply for
and receive Federal funds. This grant combines FTA 5307 and 5339, which FTA refers to as a
'Super Grant'.
The total project cost for the federal fiscal year 2022 is $4,172,585.00, which comprises the
federal and local funding shares for capital and operating expenditures. Matching local funds
of $893,619 will be provided through the Transit Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU), and
matching capital funds of $596,337.00 met with Transportation Development Credit/Toll
Revenue Credit (TDC/TRC), also known as a "soft match".
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the 49 U.S. Code § 5307 & 5339 (Super Grant)
Urbanized area formula grant (FL-2023-012-00) for FFY22, approval of the budget resolution,
acceptance of grant and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney. The Super Grant award is $4,172,585.00 and the local match is
$893,619.00.
2. Authorization Resolution - Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public
Transportation Grant Agreement (PGTA) for Microtransit Expansion - Grant Acceptance &
Budget Resolution for FY23 will be for both Operating & Capital. This project is ranked
number two on the priority list in St. Lucie Couty's 10-year Transit Development Plan's (TDP)
Annual Progress Report under section 4.4: 10-Year TDP Implementation Plan - Funded
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A Transit Development Plan (TDP) is a strategic planning document required by the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the receipt of funding through the Public Transit
Block Grant Program. The FDOT requires that transit operators have an adopted TDP to
ensure proper planning, development, and operational goals. The TDP is based on a 10-year
planning horizon and a Major Update is required every five years. The last major update was
in 2019. Annual updates in the form of progress reports on the 10-Year Implementation
Program of the TDP are also required. The annual updates are prepared and submitted by
the County's Transit staff every August.
Staff recommends Board acceptance of budget resolution 2023-41 and the Public
Transportation Grant Agreement for the FDOT Service Development Grant (FM No. 449922-
1-94-01 & No. 449882-1-84-01) and authorization for the Chair to sign as approved by the
County Attorney.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Ouanalao (FKA Seaside) Resort - Major Adjustment to a Conditional Use Permit & an Alcohol
Distance Waiver - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board adopt the attached Resolution approving this request for a
Major Adjustment to the Conditional Use Permit and Alcohol Distance Waiver, subject to the
conditions outlined in Resolution No. 2023-42.
Port St. Lucie Cardroom - Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages, for
on -site consumption, within a cardroom at 6666 US Highway 1, Unit 2, Port St. Lucie, FL,
within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District. THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution 2023-45, granting a Conditional Use Permit
to the Port St. Lucie Cardroom to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on -site
consumption within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District, authorizing the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Resolution No. 2023-034 - Approving Certain Incentives on Behalf of Lactalogics, Inc.
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution No. 2023-034 and authorize the Chair to
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sign the resolution.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
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-
JUDICIAL
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. The following two (2) conditions are recent additions to the previous draft
resolution:
• The current and future owners and their heirs/assigns agree to participate and shall
be a "yes" vote in any lawfully established MSTU, MSBU or other special assessment
district created for the purpose of providing wastewater system on North Hutchinson
Island.
• The current and future owners and their heirs/assigns agree to connect to a
governmental or governmentally approved and certificated central wastewater
collection system ("system") within 90 days after notification by mail or by publication
that such a system's collection lines, force mains or lift stations have been installed
immediately adjoining or across an easement which abuts the property served by the
on -site sewage disposal system or is within 200 feet of the property.
C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Ouanalao (FKA Seaside) Resort - Major Adjustment to the Major Site Plan and a Wetland
Waiver - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board adopt the attached resolution approving the major adjustment
to the major site plan and associated wetland waiver, subject to the conditions outlined in
Resolution No. 2023-43.
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 an Informal meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at
9am in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
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Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at gam
in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia
Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
D. 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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