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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 10.17.2023LuIl BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 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 *Revised Final on 10/16 Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 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 Human Resources Department at 772-462-1456, HumanResources@stlucieco.org or TDD 772-462-1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 21Pa Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM 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. 23-194 - Proclaiming October 23 through October 31, 2023 as "Red Ribbon Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida B. Resolution No. 2023-195 - Proclaiming the Month of October 2023 as "Careers in Construction Month " in St. Lucie County, Florida 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Special Meeting of September 19, 2023. B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Final Budget Hearing of September 21, 2023. C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Special Meeting of September 28, 2023. 10. CONSENT AGENDA A. ADMINISTRATION 1. Appointment to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee 3 1 P, a Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM Staff recommends that the Board ratify Commissioner Fowler's appointment of Terissa Aronson to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee. Appointment to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee Staff recommends that the Board ratify Commissioner Townsend's appointment of Michael Perri, Jr. to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee. Appointment to the Tourist Development Council Staff recommends that the Board ratify Commissioner Bartz's appointment of Cathy Matos to the Tourist Development Council. 4. Resolution 2023-178 Authorizing the Board of County Commissioners to Participate in a Joint Meeting with Indian River Board of County Commissioners, Martin County Board of County Commissioners, and Okeechobee Board of County Commissioners Staff recommends the Board adopt proposed Resolution No. 2023-178 as drafted and approved by the County Attorney. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 2023-165 - Accepting a Conservation Easement and Preserve Area Monitoring and Management Plan from Seaside 20, LLC On April 4, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 2023-043 granting approval for a Major Adjustment to the Seaside (AKA Ouanalao) Resort Major Site Plan, subject to conditions. Condition No. 6 states the developer shall provide an updated executed Conservation Easement and approved Preserve Area Monitoring and Management Plan (PAMMP) for the onsite Category I wetland buffer and shoreline buffer to St. Lucie County. Staff recommends the Board accept the Conservation Easement and Preserve Area Monitoring and Management Plan, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and direct staff to record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 2. Resolution No. 2023-192 - Right -of -Way Donation - 5' on Deleon Avenue and 10' on Miramar Avenue from Anya Group, Inc. - Parcel ID 1313-231-0000-000-4 Staff recommends the Board accept the warranty deed from Anya Group, Inc., 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. Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM Revocable License Agreement - 215 SE Camino Street - River Park - Unit 3 - Dominic Sansalone - Parcel ID 3419-515-0278-000-5 Mr. Sansalone is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence with gates along the sides and rear 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. Sansalone pay to record the agreement in the public record of St. Lucie County, Florida. 4. Resolution No. 2023-106 - North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer project - Access and Perpetual Utility Easement - North Beach Cove Developers LLC - Parcel ID 1423-120-0024- 000-5 St. Lucie County Utilities is currently working to bring central sewer services to the remaining subdivisions on North Hutchinson Island. During the design of the septic to sewer project, it was determined that an Access and Perpetual Utility Easement was needed from North Beach Cove Developers LLC's property. The Access and Perpetual Utility Easement is needed to supply North Beach Cove Developers LLC's property and the nine parcels located to the west of North Beach Cove Developers LLC's property along the private road, with a sewer line. North Beach Cove Developers LLC have agreed to donate the Access and Perpetual Utility Easement to St. Lucie County. Attached for your review and acceptance is the Access and Perpetual Utility Easement from North Beach Cove Developers LLC. Staff recommends the Board accept the Access and Perpetual Utility Easement from North Beach Cove Developers LLC, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County. First Amendment to Drainage Easement Agreement - Glades Cut -Off Road - Midway Road - LTC Ranch - Parcel ID Numbers 3301-702-0018-000-7, 3301-702-0019-000-4 and 3301-705- 0001-000-4 Staff recommends the Board approve the First Amendment to the Drainage Easement Agreement, authorize the Chair to execute the agreement and record the agreement in the 5 1 P, a Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM public records of St. Lucie County. 6. Assignment of Revocable License Agreement - 7505 Fort Walton Ave - Lakewood Park Subdivision - Unit No. 6 - Alan Andrew Keel - Parcel ID 1301-606-0194-000-3 On May 3, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Revocable License Agreement to allow John and Elizabeth Lawrence to install a 6' vinyl fence along the south side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement, and a 6' vinyl fence along the east side of the property, extending into the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement. On September 26, 2023, John and Elizabeth Lawrence sold their home to Alan Andrew Keel. Mr. Keel is requesting the Board approve an Assignment of the Revocable License Agreement that was recorded in OR Book 4821, Page 1660. He understands that 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. Staff recommends the Board approve the Assignment of Revocable License Agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the assignment and direct Mr. Keel pay to record the assignment in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Revocable License Agreement - 5102 Indian Bend Lane - Holiday Pines Subdivision - Phase II -A - Lot 182 - Mark W Wilcenski and Lilian R Wilcenski - Parcel ID 1312-800-0013-000-1 Mr. and Mrs. Wilcenski are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 4' chain - link fence along the west side of the property, within the County's 25' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 7. They understand that 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 revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and direct Mr. and Mrs. Wilcenski pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 8. Revocable License Agreement - 106 N Naranja Avenue - River Park - Unit 4 - William and LaTanya Greene - Parcel ID 3419-530-0243-000-8 Mr. and Mrs. Greene are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence and gates 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 Restrictive Covenants recorded in OR Book Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM 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 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. Greene pay to record the agreement in the public record of St. Lucie County, Florida. 9. Resolution No. 23-196 - Proclaiming the month of October 2023 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida 10. Eighth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office - Traffic Control and Security - CO2-02-261 Staff recommends the Board approve the Eighth Amendment to the February 19, 2002 Interlocal Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the amendment. 11. Resolution No. 23-199 - In Support of Naming the New SR A1A North Causeway Bridge Over the Intercoastal Waterway as the E. C. Summerlin Family Bridge in St. Lucie County, Florida Staff recommends the Board approve the resolution supporting the State of Florida naming the new SR A1A North Causeway Bridge over the Intercoastal Waterway as the E.C. Summerlin Family Bridge in St. Lucie County. C. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Bid No. 23-067 Award for Walton Scrub Preserve 60' Observation Tower Staff recommends Board approval of 23-067 bid award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Walker Design and Construction, in the amount of $1,207,856.59 to construct the observation tower, and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. Resilient Florida Grant 22PLN22 Amendment - Acceptance of $181,000.00 Additional Funding Staff recommends Board acceptance of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Resilient Florida grant award in the amount of $181,000.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 7 1 P, a Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM D. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. BlueMedicare Group Master Agreement - Annual Renewal Staff recommends the Board approve the BlueMedicareGroup Master Agreement for 2022- 2023 and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement, subject to approval as to legal form and correctness by the County Attorney. E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. Dori Slosberg Mini -Grant Awards FY23-24 Staff recommends Board approval of the award of $131,400.00 to six public high schools for the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Grant and permission to execute the documents as drafted 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 $2,122,974.00. FY 24 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue Staff recommends approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget by $6,631,484.00. 4. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 23-052, Professional Engineering Services - Design & Permitting of 8" Water Main and 8" Non -Potable Water Main on Range Line Road Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firm for RFQ No. 23-052 and permission to: • Conduct contract negotiations with the highest ranked proposer, Masteller & Moler, 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. • If negotiations are unsuccessful with the highest ranked firm, negotiations would be terminated with that firm and staff would start negotiations with the second highest ranked firm. Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM F. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES 1. Florida Indian Heritage Association 2024 Pow -Wow - Fairgrounds Fee Waiver $5,250.00 Staff recommends Board authorization to waive $5,250.00 in Adams Arena rental fees for the 2024 Florida Indian Heritage Association Pow -Wow to be held at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds as outlined in the agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. G. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Carlton Estates Plat Staff recommends the Board approve the Carlton Estates Plat, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Request to Contract with Joe Payne, Inc., for Building Official Services Piggybacking on a Contract with the City of Palm Bay Staff recommends Board approval of a contract with Joe Payne, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 annually for building official services, piggybacking the City of Palm Bay contract IFB No. 09-0-2021/SZ and authorized the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 3. 095CC Phase 1 Plat Staff recommends the Board approve the 095CC Phase 1 Plat, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.kori H. PUBLIC SAFETY NICE Inform Multimedia Recorder Purchase Staff recommends Board approval to replace our currently -installed "VPI" brand of IP Radio Logger, procured from Replay Systems and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Renewing of an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) St. Lucie County, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office and St. Lucie County School Board - for the Purpose of Carrying out Joint Responsibility in Providing Facilities, Staffing and Transportation for the Evacuation of Citizens in Preparation for or Following a Disaster Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM Staff recommends approval of the MOU between the County, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office and the School Board of St. Lucie County and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. I. PUBLIC UTILITIES Wharton -Smith, Inc. Contract for Construction Manager at Risk for a Water Treatment Facility at Taylor Dairy Road Staff recommends Board approval of the Wharton -Smith, Inc. contract and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. J. PUBLIC WORKS Elm Avenue at Merritt Ditch Culvert Replacement Project — Final Acceptance Staff recommends Board acceptance of the Elm Avenue at Merritt Ditch Culvert Replacement project and authorization by the Chair for final approval by the County Attorney. Award Bid No. 23-064 - Walton Road at the Savannas Crossing Culvert Linings and Request to Increase the Project Budget Staff recommends Board approval of Inliner Solutions LLC's bid of $542,028.30 for the Walton Road culvert linings and authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney. Award Work Authorization No.03 to C21-07-668 with Culpepper & Terpening, Inc.for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services (CEI) for the Range Line Road Resurfacing Staff recommends awarding Work Authorization No. 03 to C21-07-668 with Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. for Construction Engineering and Inspection services in the amount of $95,515.00 for the Range Line Road Resurfacing Project and authorization for the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney. 4. Award Work Authorization No.04 to C21-07-668 with Culpepper & Terpening, Inc.for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for Carlton Road Resurfacing Project - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX Staff recommends awarding Work Authorization No. 04 to C21-07-668 with Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. for Construction Engineering and Inspection services in the amount of f Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM $68,225.00 for the Carlton Road Resurfacing Project and authorization for the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney. Bid Award No. 23-070 - Tree Trimming and Removal Services to Brooker Equipment LLC, DBA Sampson Tree Service Staff recommends Board approval for the award of Bid No. 23-070, Tree Trimming and Removal Services, to the lowest responsive bidder, Brooker Equipment LLC, DBA Sampson Tree Service, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Birch Drive at Savannah Street Emergency Culvert Repair Final Board Acceptance Staff recommends Board acceptance of the Birch Drive at Savannah Street Emergency Culvert Repair Project and authorization by the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. K. SHERIFF'S OFFICE Crime Prevention Fund Request in the Amount of $252,639.68 Staff recommends the approval of the Sheriff's request to establish a distribution schedule. For FY 24 - $156,639.68, FY 25 - $24,000.00, FY 26 - $24,000.00, FY 27 - $24,000.00, FY 28 - $24,000.00. Request for Distribution from the Law Enforcement Trust (LET) for $79,014.00 Staff recommends the approval of the Sheriff's budget amendment and transfer of funds in the amount of $79,014.00. L. TRANSIT Request to Approve a Fourth Amendment with An Answer to Care to Extend the Terms and Increase the Contract Amount (#C20-11-762) Staff recommends Board approval of the fourth amendment to An Answer to Care and request for the Chair to sign as approved by the County Attorney. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 11 V ai �m Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 2023-013 - Amending Ordinance No. 2023-008 Relating to St. Lucie County Code Area of Enforcement Chapter 50 Water Services Article II — Vessel Rental and Water Safety; to add Language Clarifying the Location of the "Idle Speed No Wake" Zone at River Park Marina Kayak Launch and to provide for a Slow Speed Minimum Wake Zone Outside the Prima Vista Boulevard Right of Way Lines Staff recommends the Board adopt the proposed ordinance. B. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Resolution - Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Admendment Staff recommends approval of the budget resolution amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Public Hearing on the Proposed Adoption of Ordinance 2023-14 - Amending the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, Section 2.00.00, Definitions and Section 7.10.12., Scrap, Waste and Recycling Operations Staff recommends that the Board adopt Ordinance 2023-14, amending Section 2.00.00, Definitions, and Section 7.10.12., Supplemental Standards for Scrap, Waste and Recycling Operations, of the Land Development Code. D. PUBLIC WORKS Culvert 2023-09 Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Assessment Resolution Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2023-179, the Culvert 2023-09 MSBU Final Assessment Resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Culvert MSBU - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Culvert Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Lakewood Park Drainage MSBU - Notice of Intent 12 1 V) a 19 e Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Lakewood Park Drainage Municipal Services Benefit Unit. 4. Lakewood Park Water MSBU - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Lakewood Park Water Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Naylor MSBU - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Naylor Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Property Clean-up SAD - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Property Clean-up Special Assessment District. Rose Lane MSBU - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Rose Lane Municipal Services Benefit Unit. 8. North Hutchinson Island MSBU - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the North Hutchinson Island Municipal Services Benefit Unit. 9. St. Lucie Village Phase 1 MSBU - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the St. Lucie Village Phase 1 Municipal Services Benefit Unit. 10. Taylor Creek MSBU - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Taylor Creek Municipal Services Benefit Unit. 11. Towns Villages and Countryside MSBU - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for 13 1 P a 19 e Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM the Towns Villages and Countrysides Municipal Services Benefit Unit. 12. REGULAR AGENDA A. ADMINISTRATION 1. At -Large Appointment to the Tourist Development Council Staff recommends that the Board members vote and appoint one representative to fill the At -Large vacancy on the Tourist Development Council. B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director - I I IIEM PLfi..Qll..11E D IPI° III I . ""f"f" III:""f"""f"IIIN C. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Indian River Estates Stormwater Improvements - Phase III - Summary of Recommended Alternatives Staff requests Board concurrence on the three (3) proposed alternatives to move forward for the Indian River Stormwater Improvements - Phase III. 13. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 1pm 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 Regular meeting on Tuesday, November 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