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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 15, 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
*2nd Revised Final on 8/14
Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 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. RECESS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS
S. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REVISIONS
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Clerk and Comptroller Credit Card Revenue Sharing for 2022
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
There are no items scheduled.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Budget Workshop Day 1 Meeting of July 5,
2023.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Budget Workshop Day 2 Meeting of July 6,
2023.
C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal Meeting of July 11, 2023.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 43
B. AIRPORT
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1. Work Authorization No. 02 Third Amendment under Contract C20-03-341 with AECOM for
Southside Road Construction (Tailwind Dr) $116,335.00
Staff recommends approval of Work Authorization No. 2 Third Amendment under Contract
C20-03-341 with AECOM in the amount of $116,335.00 and permission for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Ground Sublease Agreement between Fort Pierce FBO LLC (Landlord) and Hangar 3163 LLC
(Tenant) -III""f"E i')U! lII llE D IPitIIOR. ""F`0 MIS':°"f"""f°IIING
Creation of 2 New Full Time Employee (FTE) Positions - Airport Operations and Maintenance
Technicians
Staff recommends board approval of the creation of 2 new FTE positions at the airport and
permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Medical Examiner Ground Lease and Memorandum of Lease
Staff recommends the Board approve the Ground Lease and Memorandum of Lease allow
the Chair to sign as approved by the County Attorney.
Revocable License Agreement - 7504 Ocala Avenue - Lakewood Park Subdivision - Addition
No. 1- Joshua Borland - Parcel ID 1302-810-0034-000-4
Mr. Borland is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to place three (3) non -permanent
2" x 6" x 8' boards across a drainage ditch ("Boards"), located within the County's 35'
Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 17, Page 23, in order to allow
access to the north side of his property. He understands if the County Engineer determines
the boards are causing flooding, drainage problems or for other needs in the area, the boards
will need to be removed or relocated at his expense.
Engineering, Road & Bridge, Water Quality and Utilities 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. Borland pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
3. Aero Shade Technologies, Inc. - Eviction/Notice of Default
Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2023 9:00 AM
Staff recommends the Board authorize staff to proceed with any necessary legal action to
remove Aero Shade from the property, including but not limited to a Notice of Default under
the Settlement Agreement and/or Modification Agreement in Bankruptcy Court and/or
Eviction proceeding in Circuit Court.
4. Resolution No. 2023-133 - Right -of -Way Donation - 1.17 acres of right-of-way along the
western boundary of the property for the future extension of Loop Road - Orange 95CC PH1
LLC - Parcel ID 2312-112-0000-000-8
The Planning and Development Services Director approved PDS Order 2023-01 granting
approval for a Minor Site Plan known as Orange 95 Commerce Center AKA Tambone - Phase
1. A condition of approval required Orange 95CC PH1 LLC to convey to St. Lucie County 1.17
acres of right-of-way along the western boundary of the property for the future extension of
Loop Road.
The proposed warranty deed is attached for your review, approval and acceptance.
Staff recommends the Board accept the warranty deed from Orange 95CC PH1 LLC, authorize
the Chair to sign the resolution and direct staff to record the documents in the public records
of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Resolution No. 2023-132 - Right -of -Way Donation - 5' of Right -of -Way along Shinn Road - Leal
Three, LLC - Parcel ID 2319-111-0002-000-0
Leal Three, LLC submitted a project known as St. Nicholas Oaks to Planning and Development
Services for site plan review. During the site plan review process, it was determined by Public
Works that Shinn Road is a substandard right-of-way. Public Works requested Leal Three, LLC,
convey to St. Lucie County 5' of right-of-way along Shinn Road. Leal Three, LLC has requested
to dedicate the right-of-way to St. Lucie County prior to site plan approval.
The proposed warranty deed is attached for your review, approval and acceptance.
Staff recommends the Board accept the warranty deed from Leal Three, LLC, 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.
Computer Power Systems - XD11'' ON
Staff recommends the Board approve the after the fact contract in the amount of
$148,942.00 to Computer Power Systems, waive formal bids, and authorize the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
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Piggyback FWC17/18/82 Vegetation Management Continuing Contract with Earth Balance
Corporation
Staff recommends the Board approve to piggyback off FWC17/18-82 with Earth Balance
Corporation and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
E. HUMAN RESOURCES
Amendment of 2023 Holiday Calendar and Approval of 2024 Holiday Calendar
Staff recommends the Board amend the 2023 Holiday Calendar to increase the number of
floating holidays to three (3) effective October 1, 2023, and approve the proposed 2024
Holiday Calendar.
Teamsters Local Union No. 769 - Second Amendment to October 1, 2021 Collective
Bargaining Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed Second Amendment to the October 1,
2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement, and authorize the Chair to sign the Second
Amendment. Staff further recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the
proposed Memorandum of Understanding, and authorize the Chair to sign the Memorandum
of Understanding.
F. LIBRARY SERVICES
Health Insurance Navigation Program
Staff recommends Board approval to waive the meeting room use fee in the amount of
$960.00.
G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
FY 23 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue
Staff recommends approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget
by $2,291,006.00.
Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 23-021, St. Lucie County Vulnerability Assessments and
Regional Resilience Plan
Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2023 9:00 AM
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firms for RFP No. 23-021 and permission
to:
• Conduct discussions/presentations with short-listed firms;
• Conduct contract negotiations with the successful short-listed firm;
• If negotiations are successful, award contract to the successful short-listed firm and
authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County
Attorney.
Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 23-030 - Mobile Catering Services for Disaster/Emergency
Related Events
Staff recommends Board approval of the Committee's recommendation and permission to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with Puff 'n Stuff Event Catering as the primary
provider and Treasure Coast Food Bank and Premier Support Services, LLC as the
secondary providers;
• If negotiations are successful, award contracts and authorization for the Chair to sign
the documents as prepared by the County Attorney.
4. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 23-037 - Port Consulting Services - Planning, Consulting
and Engineering Services - Continuing Contracts
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firms for RFQ No. 23-037 and
permission to:
• Conduct discussions/contract negotiations with short-listed firms;
• If negotiations are successful, award contracts to the successful short-listed firms and
authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County
Attorney.
5. Fixed Asset Inventory - Property Record Removal
Staff recommends Board authorization to remove fixed assets as reflected on the attached
property inventory lists from the capital asset inventories of St. Lucie County Board of County
Commissioners.
H. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
Award of Bid No. 23-047 - SLC Navy UDT-SEAL Museum Roof Replacement - $165,820.00
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Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 23-047 to The Roof Authority, Inc. in the
amount of $165,820.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the
County Attorney.
I. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Request Permission to Advertise a Land Development Code (LDC) Text Amendment for
Backyard Chickens
Staff recommends permission to advertise the proposed ordinance for the first of three (3)
public hearings, beginning with a regularly scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting.
J. PORT, INLET & BEACHES
Port of Fort Pierce Stormwater Master Plan — Additional Stormwater Evaluation — Work
Authorization No. 04 (Inwood Consulting Engineers)
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Authorization No. 04 with Inwood Consulting
Engineers ($194,654.24) upon successful closing of both the City of Fort Pierce and DBI, Inc.
exchange agreements and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
2nd Street, Harbor Street, and Port Avenue Stormwater Evaluation — Work Authorization No.
05 (Inwood Consulting Engineers)
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Authorization No. 05 with Inwood Consulting
Engineers ($73,634.49) upon successful closing of both the City of Fort Pierce and DBI, Inc.
exchange agreements and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
Avenue M Entrance Road and Stormwater Pipeline Relocation at Harbour Pointe —Work
Authorization No. 01 (Inwood Consulting Engineers)
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Authorization No. 01 with Inwood Consulting
Engineers ($466,363.61) upon successful closing of both the City of Fort Pierce and DBI, Inc.
exchange agreements and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
K. PUBLIC UTILITIES
South Florida Water Management District Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2023 9:00 AM
(FDEP) Alternate Water Supply (AWS) Funding Program Grant Agreement - North County
Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Wells PW-2 & PW-3
Staff recommends Board approval of the attached grant agreement between St. Lucie County
and SFWMD in the amount of $2,500,000.00 for the construction of two new Upper Floridian
Aquifer (UFA) production wells (PW-2 & PW-3) to help serve the planned North County
Regional Water Treatment Plant located in the Taylor Dairy Road area and authorize the
Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
2. 2023-2024 Sole Source Vendors for Utilities Division
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
the Utilities Division water and wastewater treatment facilities from the listed proposed sole
source vendors, and authorization for the Chair to execute all applicable contract and
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
3. Capital Lease - 930M Purchase at the End of the Tax Lease Agreement
Staff recommends the Board authorize staff act on the option to buy the previously leased
930M Caterpillar Wheel Loader, from Florida Sheriff's Association Contract# FSA18-VEH16.0,
Specification#64, at the following costs following review and approval from the County
Attorney.
L. PUBLIC WORKS
Final Acceptance and Release of Security for Offsite Improvements Related to Various Legacy
Projects
Staff recommends Board approval of the final site improvements and release of remaining
security funds and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
Approval of Amendment #2 to Contract C22-07-520 - River Park Baffle Boxes - THIS ITEM IS
RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUELA
Staff recommends Board approval of Amendment #2 to Contract #C22-07-520 to Water
Resources Management Associates, Inc. in the amount of $131,215.00 for the design of the 3
River Park Baffle Boxes; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by
the County Attorney.
Permission to Advertise - Staff Initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment to update
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the Thoroughfare Network Right of Way Protection Plan (ROWPM), and to update the Traffic
Impact Report Standards to reference the St. Lucie County Transportation Planning
Organization Standardized Transportation Impact Studies Methodology and Procedures
Staff recommends permission to advertise the proposed ordinance for the first of three (3)
public hearings, beginning with a regularly scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting.
4. Permission to Advertise - Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update the Transportation
Element Map Series
Staff recommends permission to advertise the proposed ordinance for the first of three
public hearings, with the first hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Bid Waiver and Sole Source Determination for Public Works - Road & Bridge for Fiscal Year
2023-2024
Staff recommends Board approval of bid waiver and sole source determination for the
purchase of parts and services for various heavy equipment and traffic signal systems for the
Road and Bridge Division and authorization for the Chair to execute contracts as approved by
the County Attorney.
M. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Law Enforcement Impact Fee Request in the Amount of $2,964,228.00
Staff recommends the approval of the Sheriff's request for an amendment to the distribution
schedule for Y23 - $2,481,037.00 and FY24 - $483,191.00.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Arcosa Conditional Use Adjustment - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
The applicant is seeking a Major Adjustment to the Conditional Use Permit which allows
concrete manufacturing as a permitted use within the Arcosa Planned Non -Residential
Development (PNRD).
Staff recommends the Board approve the Conditional Use Permit Adjustment, maintaining
the adopted conditions, aligning with the revised Site, Conditional Use and Landscape Plans,
along with the following condition; pole testing shall be limited to weekday hours of 8 AM to
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5 PM, with setup allowed after 7 AM.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Property Clean-up Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) Annual Assessment Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of the Property Clean-up Special Assessment District
Annual Assessment resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved
by the County Attorney.
12. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Permission to Advertise - Ordinance - Noise Control - ATTIC"" CI""II EN1"" . MENDEI:
Staff recommends that the Board grant permission to advertise an ordinance for a public
hearing to be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 9:00a.m. or as soon thereafter as the
item may be heard.
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 SAFETY
1. Approval to Adjust Public Safety Communications Officers' Salaries
Staff recommends approval to adjust the Public Safety Communications Officers' salaries.
D. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Private Culvert Assistance Program (CAP) Update and Request for Supplemental Funding
Staff recommends Board approval of a supplemental increase in funding to the CAP program
via stormwater funds in the amount of $305,000.00 to ensure the program's continuation
into fiscal year 2024.
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13. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Joint meeting with the St. Lucie Village Board to
discuss various topics on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 10am 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 meeting regarding mining on Tuesday, August 22,
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 a Regular meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 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 a Tentative Budget Hearing on Thursday, September
7, 2023 at 6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at
2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
14. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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