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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 19, 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, September 19, 2023 9:00 AM
WELCOME
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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
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 23-154 - Proclaiming the 4th Thursday in September as "Treasure Coast Day of
Prayer" in St. Lucie County, Florida
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of August 15, 2023.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 48 - 49
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. 2024 State Legislative Program
Staff recommends that the Board approve the 2024 State Legislative Program and instruct
staff, along with the County's lobby team, to communicate the Board's priorities to our State
Delegation.
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2. Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act Support
Staff recommends Board support for this Federal legislation and to authorize staff to contact
U.S. Representative Brian Mast's office to ask for his formal support of this bill.
3. Inmate Medical Local Bill - ADD im'fi'9
Staff recommends that the Board approve moving forward with the legislative process to
enact the proposed local bill.
C. AIRPORT
1. Award of Bid No. 23-041 Tailwind Drive Extension
Staff recommends award of Bid 023-041 Tailwind Drive Extension (also known as Southside
Rd Extension) to Environmental Land Development in the amount of $559,922.00 and
permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Award of Bid No. 23-024 Rehabilitation of Taxiways E, C4 and C5
Staff recommends approval of Bid Award 23-024 to Dickerson Infrastructure, Inc. for
$3,989,773.75 and permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
Work Authorization 03 under Avcon Contract C20-03-332 for Airfield and Terminal Generator
Construction Phase Engineering Services in the amount of $88,950.00.
Staff recommends approval of Work Authorization #3 with Avcon under Contract C20-03-332
for Airfield and Terminal Generator Construction Phase Service in the amount of $88,950.00
and permission for the chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
4. Third Amendment to Work Authorization #1 with AECOM under Contract C20-03-341 for
Reconfigure Taxiways E, C4, and C5 for $327,960.00
Staff recommends approval of Third Amendment to Work Authorization #1 with AECOM
under Contract C20-03-341 for continued Reconfigure Taxiways E, C4, & C5 related
Engineering services in the amount of $327,960.00 and permission for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9:00 AM
1. Mental Health Court Manager Contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast for Mental
Health Court FY23-24
Staff recommends approval of the contract as drafted by the County Attorney. Staff
recommends that the Board deem New Horizons as the provider in accordance with F.S.
287.057(3)(e)(6), and renew the contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc. for
staffing the Mental Health Court Manager positions that work in the Mental Health Court,
and authorize the Chair to sign the contract. The contract will continue services for the next
fiscal year (October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024).
Jail Diversion Contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast for FY23-24
Staff recommends recommends the Board deem New Horizons as the provider in accordance
with Florida Statutes 287.057(3)(e)(6) and renew the contract with New Horizons for the
wrap -around services that are needed for jail diversion clients to begin October 1, 2023
through September 30, 2024, approval of the contract as drafted by the County Attorney.
3. 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
This is a request to have the Chair sign the 51% Letter for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
Staff recommends that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the 51% Letter for the 2022
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
4. Ninth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Okeechobee County for Pretrial Services
Staff recommends that the Board approve the ninth amendment to the interlocal agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as prepared by the County Attorney's Office,
contingent upon Okeechobee County BOCC approval, and with authorization to adjust the
contract amount to reflect the amount finally agreed upon with Okeechobee County.
Revocable License Agreement - 134 NE Estia Lane - River Park - Unit 5 - Jeanette Donnatien -
Parcel ID 3419-540-0014-000-5
Ms. Donnatien is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence with a
gate along the east side of the property and a 6' wood fence along the west side of the
property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement, and a 4' chain -link fence along
the north side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the
Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 247, Page 37. She 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 her
expense.
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Engineering, Road & Bridge, Water Quality, and the City of Port St. Lucie Utilities Department
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. Donnatien pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement - Leal Three, LLC - Parcel ID 2319-111-0002-000-0
Staff recommends the Board approve the Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Leal
Three, LLC, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Revocable License Agreement - 120 E Aldea Street - River Park - Unit 3 - Gail H. Naimo (LF
EST) - Parcel ID 3419-515-0243-000-1
Ms. Naimo is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 4' chain -link fence with
gates along the southwest and northeast sides of the property, within the County's 6'
Drainage/Utility Easement per the Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 226, Page
181. She 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 her expense.
Engineering, Road & Bridge, Water Quality, and the City of Port St. Lucie Utilities Department
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. Naimo pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
8. Revocable License Agreement - 250 W Aldea Street - River Park - Unit 3 - Andrew Marian and
Angela Crouch - Parcel ID 3419-515-0272-000-3
Mr. Marian and Ms. Crouch are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6'
wood fence at the rear of the property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement,
and a 6' wood fence with a gate along both sides of the property, within the County's 6'
Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 226, Page
181. 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 Utilities Department
have reviewed the license agreement and have no objections.
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Staff recommends the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair
to sign the agreement and direct Mr. Marian and Ms. Crouch pay to record the agreement in
the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
9. Revocable License Agreement - 117 E Arbor Avenue - River Park - Unit 3 - Gerald Hosley -
Parcel ID 3419-515-0009-000-9
Mr. Hosley is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' PVC fence along the
rear of the property and a 6' PVC fence with gates along the sides 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 St. Lucie Utilities Department
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. Hosley pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Homeless Advisory Committee Annual Report
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the Homeless Advisory Committee's Annual Report.
F. HUMAN RESOURCES
Approval of Budget Transfer to Cover Inmate Medical Expenses
Staff recommends the approval of this request for a budget transfer of an additional
$1,000,000.00 to cover inmate medical invoices not yet realized for FY23 and to apply the
funds from account 001-9910-599301-910000 to the coordinating account 001-2300-531300-
230000 for the future expenditures.
Resolution No. 23-160 - Amending Employee Handbook by Amending Section 4.11.00
(Vacation Leave - Eligibility and Accural Rate), Section 4.11.02 (Unused Vacation Leave),
Section 4.12.03 (Sick Leave Termination Pay) and Section 4.13.00 (Shared Sick Leave -
General Provisions)
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Staff recommends the Board adopt proposed Resolution No. 2023-160 as drafted.
3. Employee Health Insurance Plan - Proposed 2024 Employee Health Insurance Rates
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed 2024 contribution rates for the Employee
Health Insurance Plan.
G. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Laserfiche Products Annual License and Maintenance Services Agreement
Staff recommends Board approval of the information consultant contract for Laserfiche
licensing and maintenance for one year and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
First Amendment to Agreement C22-12-955 with Software House International for Microsoft
Licensing Agreement ADD ON
Staff recommends Board approval of the First Amendment to the Software House
International agreement for Microsoft Volume Licensing for the addition of new security
licenses which will not exceed $389,368.17 to the existing agreement C22-12-955 and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Security Software Agreement with Carasoft - ADD ON
Staff recommends Board approval of the software security agreement thru Carasoft for three
years in the amount of $506,110.55 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
H. LIBRARY SERVICES
Fatherhood Program
Staff recommends Board approval to waive the meeting room use fee in the amount of
$171.12.
I. 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
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by $1,504,662.00.
2. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 23-056, Professional Construction Engineering
Inspection Services for Water Quality Projects - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TOT E A E ICA
RESCUE PLAN
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firms for RFQ No. 23-056 and
permission to:
• Conduct 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 approved by the County
Attorney.
J. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
St. Lucie County Farm Bureau- Fairgrounds Rental Fee Waiver of $802.50
Staff recommends approving the St. Lucie County Farm Bureau's request for a waiver of fees
for Adams Arena in the amount of $802.50.
Fixed Asset Inventory - Property Record Removal and Donation of Vehicle
Staff recommends Board authorization to remove property record #406384 (2003 Chevrolet
Astro Passenger Van, Vin #1GNDM19X83B132452, License Plate 212516 and mileage is
54,622) and property record #408557 (2006 Ford E-350 Super Duty 12-Passenger Van, Vin
#1FBNE31LX6DA49486, License Plate 124317 and mileage is 76,370), to remove the fixed
assets(vehicles), as listed on the attached form, from the inventories of St. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners and donate the vehicles to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's
Office.
New Ventrac Tractor with Attachments Purchase - $53,320.44
Staff recommends Board approval to purchase the new Ventrac Tractor and attachments at
the price of $53,320.44 utilizing the Sourcewell Contract Agreement # 031121-TTC.
4. Resolution - Amending Resolution 15-195 - Facility Use Policy to include Public Charter
Schools
Staff recommends that the Board approve the resolution and authorize the Chair to sign the
resolution as approved by the County Attorney.
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K. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Approval of Work Authorization No. 9 to Contract C20-01-222 for Kimley-Horn & Associates,
Inc. to Review Traffic and Transportation Impacts of Site Plan Submittals for Various Projects,
as Needed
Staff recommends Board approval of the Work Authorization No. 9 with Kimley-Horn &
Associates to provide for traffic and transportation impact reviews for site plan submittals on
an as needed basis for FY24 and permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by
the County Attorney.
L. PORT, INLET & BEACHES
1. Resolution No. 23-171 - Port Advisory Committee - Updated Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of the amended language to Resolution 16-078 for the
Port Advisory Committee, as provided in Resolution 23-171.
M. PUBLIC SAFETY
Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement and Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement and authorization
for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
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Joint Use Pond Agreement between the Department of Transportation (FDOT) and St. Lucie
County— SR-713 / Kings Highway from North of Commercial Circle to North of St. Lucie
Boulevard (FPID 438379-2-52-01) for the maintenance of certain improvements in
perpetuity.
Staff recommends that the Board approve the proposed Joint Use Pond Agreement as
detailed in the provided exhibits and authorize the Chair to sign the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) Joint Use Pond Agreement for FPID 438379-2-52-01, and authorize
the Chair to execute the resolution and agreement and further authorize the County
Attorney to execute the resolution agreement by approving it as to form and correctness.
Bell Avenue Sidewalk from South 25th Street to Sunrise Boulevard - Adopt Resolution No.
2023-156 and Approve FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP) Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to
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add five (5) Portable Changeable Message Boards (VMS) Signs to the project due to heavy
traffic safety concerns within the project limits and to protect the traveling public.
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution No. 2023-156 and authorize the Chair to
sign the FDOT Local Agency Program Supplement Agreement #2, FPN 446076-1-58-01 as
approved by the County Attorney.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Ordinance No. 23-011 - Amending Article V Noise Control of Chapter 28 "Offenses and
Miscellaneous Provisions" of the St. Lucie Code; Amending Sections 28-108 and 28-111
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 23-011 and authorize the Chair to
sign the ordinance.
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
County Initiated Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment to Designate +/-
862.4 acres as CPUB (Conservation Public)
Staff recommends the Board adopt the amendment to the Future Land Use Map for 12
parcels to CPUB (Conservation Public).
County -Initiated Amendments to the Official Zoning Atlas (Rezoning) for Various St. Lucie
County Preserves - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends approval to amend the Official Zoning Atlas to designate 12 parcels
totaling +/- 862.4 acres as CPUB (Conservation Public).
Able Adult Day Care Center - Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow an Adult Daycare
Center with a Capacity of up to Eighty (80) Adults within the I (Institutional) Zoning District.
The adult day care is non -medical and will operate from Monday — Saturday, 8:00 am — 6:00
pm at 3525 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce, Florida. - THIS ITEM ISQUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board approve this Conditional Use Permit via Resolution 2023-145,
subject to the following conditions, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by
the County Attorney.
4. Kingsgate Center Self -Storage - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
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Staff recommends approval of the major adjustment to the Planned Non -Residential
Development (PNRD) Zoning District for Kingsgate Center PNRD.
Children's University Midway - CU-2306-000058 THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit via Resolution 2023-144,
subject to the following conditions:
• Child care services are permitted for up to 120 students.
Operating hours are limited to weekdays between 7 AM and 6 PM.
• A Site Development Permit is required prior to performing site improvement activities.
• Prior to issuance of a Zoning Compliance certificate, provide a minimum of six bicycle
spaces.
• Locate a dumpster where it will not block vehicle movement — utilizing two parking places
with sufficient access for garbage trucks.
• Within one year of Conditional Use Permit approval, provide pedestrian connection
between Midway Road sidewalk and buildings, which can utilize interior sidewalks adjacent
to buildings, striping on pavement, and a new sidewalk segment connecting to the Midway
Road sidewalk.
Staff recommends BOCC approval, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by
the County Attorney.
6. KRE Industrial Rezoning - RZ-2306-000025 THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends that the Board approve Resolution 2023-163, granting the rezoning of the
subject property to the IL, Industrial Light Zoning District, and authorize the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
C. PUBLIC WORKS
Culvert 2023-08 Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Assessment Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2023-158, the Culvert 2023-08 MSBU
Final Assessment Resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved
by the County Attorney.
12. REGULAR AGENDA
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Appointment to the Port of Fort Pierce Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9:00 AM
Staff recommends that the Board members vote and appoint one representative to fill the
At -Large position on the Port of Fort Pierce Advisory Committee.
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Permission to Advertise Ordinance No. 23-XXXA and 23-XXXB - Hutchinson Island - Building
Height Zone
Staff recommends that the Board grant permission to advertise the draft ordinance.
C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director
No formal vote is necessary as this is only a discussion item.
13. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special meeting to hold Public Hearings on the
Adoption of a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment and a Zoning Amendment
for Oak Ridge Ranches on Tuesday, September 19, 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 a Final Budget Hearing on Thursday, September 21,
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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