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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 18, 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, April 18, 2023 9:00 AM
WELCOME
All meetings are televised.
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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. 23-027 - Proclaiming the month of April 2023 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month"
and recognizes Hibiscus Children's Center's late Founder LaVaughn Tilton for Her Vision 38 years
ago protecting children in St. Lucie County, Florida
B. Resolution No. 23-059 - Proclaming the Month of April 2023 as Functional Neurological Disorder
Awareness Month in St. Lucie County, Florida
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Joint Meeting with the City of Fort Pierce on
March 28, 2023.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of April 4, 2023.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 26 - 27
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Termination of Grant Administration Contract with United Way of St. Lucie & Okeechobee
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Staff recommends the Board to authorize the County Attorney to terminate the Non -Profit
Grant Administration Contract with the United Way of St. Lucie & Okeechobee.
Resolution - Accepting a Conservation Easement and Preserve Establishment, Monitoring,
and Maintenance Plan from Brock Mason and Jill Mandura - Parcel ID 1423-120-0020-000-7
On March 31, 2021, St. Lucie County Permitting and Zoning Supervisor completed research
and determined the subject property is a Non -Conforming Lot of Record, pursuant to Section
10.00.04. The subject property may be developed subject to complying with all applicable
Land Development Code requirements. Environmental Resources reviewed the development
plan and determined a conservation easement needed to be dedicated to St. Lucie County
over a portion of the subject property.
Attached for your review and acceptance is the Conservation Easement, the sketch and legal
description and the Preserve Establishment, Monitoring, and Management Plan which have
been reviewed and approved by the Environmental Resources Department and the County
Surveyor.
Staff recommends the Board accept the Conservation Easement and Preserve Establishment,
Monitoring, and Management Plan from Brock Mason and Jill Mandura, authorize the Chair
to sign the resolution and direct staff to record the documents in the public records of St.
Lucie County, Florida.
Drug Lab Fee Increase
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution No. 23-047 and authorize the Chair to
sign the resolution.
4. Revocable License Agreement - 752 Altura Street - River Park - Unit 3 - Richard John Kampff Jr
- Parcel ID 3419-515-0115-000-5
Mr. Kampff is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence with a
gate along the southwest and northeast sides of the property, within the County's 6'
Drainage/Utility Easement, and a 6' wood fence on the southeast side of the property, within
the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed
Book 226, Page 181. He understands 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 his 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. Kampff pay to record the agreement in the public
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records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
5. Revocable License Agreement - 191 NE Caprona Avenue - River Park Unit 4 - Mathelin James
and Carlene Gayle - Parcel ID 3419-530-0225-000-6
Ms. James and Ms. Gayle are requesting a revocable license agreement to be allowed to
install a 6' wood fence with gates along the sides of the property, within the County's 6'
Drainage/Utility Easement and along the rear of their property within the County's 10'
Drainage/Utlity Easement, per the Restrictive Covenants recorded in OR Book 64, Page 235.
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, Water Quality and the City of Port St. 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 Ms. James and Ms. Gayle pay to record the agreement in
the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Contract for Sale and Purchase of Permanent Drainage and Right -of -Way Easement
Tilton Road/St. Lucie Gardens Watershed Improvements - Carmen and Evelyn Capezzuto -
Parcel ID 3414-501-1111-400-0 (a portion of)
Staff recommends the Board approve the contract for sale and purchase from Carmen and
Evelyn Capezzuto, authorize the Chair to sign the contract and resolution accepting the
permanent drainage and right-of-way easement, direct staff to proceed with the closing, and
record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Contract for Sale and Purchase of Permanent Drainage and Right -of -Way Easement
Tilton Road/St. Lucie Gardens Watershed Improvements - James and Pavla Barry - Parcel ID
3414-501-1112-400-7 (a portion of)
Staff recommends the Board approve the contract for sale and purchase from James and
Pavla Barry, authorize the Chair to sign the contract and resolution accepting the permanent
drainage and right-of-way easement, direct staff to proceed with the closing, and record the
documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
8. South Causeway Park - Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease Renewal - Board of Trustees File
No. 561391568
Staff recommends that the Board approve the Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease Renewal;
authorize the Chair to sign the Renewal; direct staff to return the Renewal to the Board of
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Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund for signature and record in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
C. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Permission to Enter into a Contract with Engineering Design and Construction, Inc. for
Professional Services for the Veterans Village
Staff recommends Board approval to enter into a standalone contract with EDC for
professional engineering and design services at a discounted rate of $80,085.00 related to
the Veterans Village, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents; subject to legal form
and correctness as approved by the County Attorney.
2. Resolution 23-50 Amending Resolution 22-124 to Provide for a Revised Due Date for the
Homeless Advisory Committee Annual Report
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution 23-50 amending the annual report
submission date for the Homeless Advisory Committee, and authorization for the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
D. FACILITIES
Sole Source Vendor for The Facilities Department
Staff recommends board approval of the bid waiver and sole source determination for the
purchase of parts, equipment, services, and supplies for the maintenance and operation of
St. Lucie County Jail Camera/security systems from the sole source vendor, Accurate
Controls, and authorization for the Chair to execute all applicable contracts and documents
as approved by the County Attorney.
Award of Bid No. 23-022 - Demolition and Utility Disconnect for 480 N. 7th Street -
$113,135.00
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 23-022 to L.E.B. Demolition & Consulting
Contractor, Inc. for the amount of $113,135.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract
as approved by the County Attorney.
E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 23-014 - Progressive Design/Build Services for Water &
Wastewater Facilities
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Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firm for RFQ No. 23-014 and permission
to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with the highest ranked proposer, Wharton -Smith, Inc.
• If negotiations are successful, award the contract to the highest ranked proposer and
authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County
Attorney.
FY 23 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue
Staff recommends approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget
by $73,944.00.
F. PARKS & RECREATION
Blind Creek Beach Restroom and Parking Lot Renovation Design Work Authorization
Amendment - $71,000.00
Staff recommends board approval of the first amendment to work authorization no. 01 with
Captec Engineering's Contract #: C19-08-751 in the amount of $71,000.00 and authorize the
Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney.
G. PUBLIC UTILITIES
Acceptance of Payment Processing Agreement with CSG Forte Payments, Inc
Staff recommends the acceptance of the payment processing agreement with CSG Forte
Payments, effective August 1st, 2023 to allow time to notify customers and permission for
the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Award Bid No. 23-017 - North County (aka Holiday Pines) Wastewater Treatment Facility
Expansion Construction Contract
Staff recommends approval to award Bid No. 23-017 to Lawrence Lee Construction Services,
Inc. of Stuart, Florida, in the amount of $6,570,000.00 contingent upon approval of their bid
package by the County Attorney, and authorization of the Chair to sign the documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
3. Award of Bid No. 23-023 Side Slope & Stormwater Ditch Mowing/Trimming
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 23-023 to Nature's Keeper, of Fort
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Pierce, FI., in the not to exceed amount of $108,900.00, and authorization for the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
4. Acceptance of eFactor3 Service Agreement for the Scheduled Maintenance of the two Metso
Shredders
Staff recommends the acceptance of eFactor3 service agreement for the scheduled
maintenance of the two Metso Shredders and authorization for the Chair to sign documents
as approved by the County Attorney.
H. PUBLIC WORKS
Midway Road (from Glades Cut -Off Road to Selvitz Road) - Adopt Resolution No. 2023-49 and
Approve FDOT Local Funding Agreement (LFA) for Engineering, Design and Permitting
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution No. 2023-49 and authorize the Chair to
sign the FDOT Local Funding Agreement, FPN 231440-3-32-01 and other documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
Approval of Supplemental FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement - Bell Avenue
Sidewalk from S 25th Street to Sunrise Boulevard Project
Staff recommends that the Board approve the Supplemental Agreement to FDOT Local
Agency Program Agreement, FPN 446076-1-58-01 and authorize the Chair to sign as
approved by the County Attorney.
SR 615/S. 25th Street Resurfacing (from N. of Edwards Road to N. Virginia Ave.) - Adopt
Resolution No. 2023-54 and Approve FDOT Local Funding Agreement (LFA)
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution No. 2023-54 and authorize the Chair to
sign the FDOT Local Funding Agreement 446170-1-52-02, and other documents as approved
by the County Attorney.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
January 16, 2023 MLK Family Fun Day Festival and Car Show
Staff recommends the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners uphold the County
Administrator's decision prohibiting the use of County facilities by James Monds, Give Back 2
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Kids, Inc. or any other entity of which Mr. James Monds is an officer. This prohibition also
includes any event in which Mr. James Monds is named as an organizer.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Culvert 2023-04 Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Assessment Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2023-51, the Culvert 2023-04 MSBU
Final Assessment Resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved
by the County Attorney.
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission - At -Large Member Vacancy
Staff recommends that the Board vote and appoint one representative to fill the vacant At -
Large seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Facilities Use Agreement with Sterling Facilities
Services, LLC.
Staff recommends that the Board approve the sixth amendment to the amended and
restated facilities use agreement, and authorize the Chair to sign the amendment, subject to
final approval of the County Attorney.
2. Resolution No. 2023-044 - Indian River Drive from Citrus Avenue South to the Martin County
Line Speed Limit Reduction
Staff recommends Board approval of attached resolution and authorization for the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
3. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fort Pierce and the City of Fort Pierce Redevelopment
Agency - Development of the Avenue D Model Block
Staff recommends that the Board approve the proposed Interlocal Agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign the Interlocal Agreement subject to final review and approval by the County
Attorney.
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4. Unsolicited Proposal from Olympus Aviation
Staff recommends that the Board approve the facilities lease agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign the lease agreement.
5. Resolution 23-060 - Ratification of the Public Safety Director's Declaration of Local
Emergency and the County Administrator's Order Banning Open Air Burning in St. Lucie
County
Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution No. 23-060 ratifying the Public Safety
Director's Declaration of Emergency and Extensions and the County Administrator's Order
banning open air burning in St. Lucie County.
6. St. Lucie County Non -Profit Grant Program
Staff recommends the Board sunset the County's Non -Profit Grant Program effective for FY
2023-2024.
C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director
No formal vote is necessary as this is only a discussion item.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 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, May 9, 2023 at
9am 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 a Regular meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 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
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