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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
1:00 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. 1, Vice -Chair
CHRIS DZADOVSKY
District No. 2
LARRY LEET
District No. 3
LI N DA BARTZ
District No. 4
JAMIE FOWLER
Mission Statement
St. Lucie Works to deliver superior service that enhances our quality of life
*Final on 2/14
Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 20, 2024 1:00 PM
WELCOME
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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.
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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 2023 Revenue Check Presentation
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 2024-028 - Proclaiming February 18 - 24, 2024 as "Engineers Week" in St. Lucie
County, Florida
B. Resolution No. 24-036 - Proclaiming February 2024 as "2-1-1 Awareness Month" in St. Lucie
County, Florida
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of February 6, 2024.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of January 9, 2024. -
APPROVAL OF REVISED MINUTES
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 18 - 19
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B. ADMINISTRATION
1. Commissioner Fowler's Appointment to the Citizens Budget Committee
Staff recommends the Board ratify Commissioner Fowler's appointment of Martin Zientz to
the Citizens Budget Development Committee.
Contract Amendment - The P5 Group
Staff recommends Board approval to increase The P5 Group contract (C22-09-841) from
$50,000.00 to $75,000.00 for State Lobbying Services on behalf of the County and extension
of the contract through October 31, 2025, and authorization for the Chair to sign the
documents as prepared by the County Attorney.
St. Lucie County Health Department Fiscal Year 2024 Approval to Purchase Vehicles
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed purchase of seven vehicles for
approximately $235,000.00 and the corresponding reduction in payments from the County's
contribution to its Fiscal Year 2024 contract with the Florida Department of Health.
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
First Amendment to Job Growth Incentive Grant Agreement No. 22-001 - Cheney Bros. Inc.
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed first amendment to the Job Growth
Investment Agreement No. 22-001 with Cheney Bros. Inc. and authorize the Chair to sign the
amendment.
2. Third Amendment to Job Growth Investment Grant Agreement No. 21-003 - Accel
International Holdings Inc.
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed Third Amendment to the Job Growth
Investment Agreement No. 21-003 with ACCEL International Holdings Inc. and authorize the
Chair to sign the amendment as approved by the County Attorney.
Revocable License Agreement - 121 S. Naranja Avenue - River Park - Unit 5 - Hipolito Eduardo
Caballero - Parcel ID 3419-540-0160-000-3
Mr. Caballero has requested a Revocable License Agreement to install two gates along the
sides of the property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement and 6' wood fence
along the rear of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement per the
Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 247, Page 37. He understands if the County
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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
revocable 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. Caballero pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
4. Revocable License Agreement - 124 NE Entrada Avenue - River Park - Unit 3 - Juan Antonio
Hernandez III - Parcel ID 3419-515-0029-000-5
Mr. Hernandez has requested a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence with
two 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 Saint Lucie have reviewed the
revocable 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. Hernandez pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Revocable License Agreement - 203 NE Jardain Road - River Park - Unit 9 - Part'B' - Roy
Durkee and Elizabeth Durkee Revocable Trust and Lila Durkee - Parcel ID 3419-565-0034-000-
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The Owners have requested a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence with
gates along the northwest and southeast sides of the property, within the County's 6'
Drainage/Utility Easement, and keep their 4' chain -link fence along the northeast side of the
property within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement and to keep their shed on the
north corner of the property within the County's 6' and 10' Drainage/Utility Easements, per
the Plat recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 47. They understand if the County Engineer
determines the fence, gates and shed are causing flooding, drainage problems or for other
needs in the area, the fence, gates and shed 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
revocable 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., Mrs. and Ms. Durkee pay to record the agreement in
the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Feasibility Study Cost -Share Agreement—NFSLR (North Fork St. Lucie River)
Staff recommends Board approval to enter into a Feasibility Cost -Share Agreement with the
U.S. Department of Army; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by
the County Attorney.
E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
FY 24 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue
Staff recommends approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget
by $771,460.00.
Amendment to Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Grants Budgets
Staff recommends Board approval of budget resolution amending the fiscal year 2023-2024
budget.
F. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
Rock Road Jail Roof Replacement Building "A" - $1,728,863.00
Staff recommends Board approval to proceed with the roof replacement for Rock Road Jail
Building A, as outlined in Garland Proposal # 25-FL-240037 via US Communities Contract
MICPA # PW1925, in the amount of $1,728,863.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the
agreement as approved by the County Attorney.
2. Award of Bid No. 23-057, North Causeway Island Park Boat Launch, Amenities & Parking
Improvement Project - $3,190,704.00
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 23-057 in the amount of $3,190,704.00
to Vecellio & Grogan, Inc. to perform the North Causeway Island Park boat launch, amenities
and parking improvements project and authorize the chair to sign as prepared and approved
by the County Attorney.
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G. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. KRE Plat at Kings Highway - Two (2) Lot Subdivision with Right -of -Way Dedication for Future
"Road G"
Staff recommends the Board approve the KRE Final Plat and authorize the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney, conditioned upon dedication of right-of-way
displayed in the plat and demolition of any structure(s) which may contravene setbacks or
the right-of-way, prior to recording.
H. PORT, INLET & BEACHES
Work Authorization No. 01 (Taylor Engineering) - Evaluation of Harbour Pointe Shoreline
Stabilization
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Authorization No. 01 with Taylor Engineering
($196,395.00) for evaluation of Harbour Pointe Shoreline Stabilization and authorization for
the Chair to sign documents as approved by the county attorney.
I. PUBLIC SAFETY
Resolution No. 2024-31- Adoption of the St. Lucie County Continuity of Operations and
Continuity of Government Plans
Staff recommends Board approval of attached Resolution 2024-31.
Interlocal Agreement for CAD, RMS, & MCT/MFR System Shared Network with the St. Lucie
County Sheriff's Office, City of Fort Pierce Police Department, City of Port St. Lucie Police
Department, and St. Lucie County Fire District
Staff recommends Board approval of the Interlocal Agreement for CAD, RMS, & MCT/MFR
System Shared Network and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement subject to final review
and approval of the County Attorney.
3. Approval of the Management Control Agreement between St. Lucie County, St. Lucie County
Sheriff's Office, City of Fort Pierce Police Department, City of Port St. Lucie Police Department
Staff recommends the Board approve the Management Control Agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign the agreement subject to final review and approval of the County Attorney.
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J. PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Award Bid No. 24-006 - Taylor Dairy Road Water Campus Class I Deep Injection Well
Construction
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 24-006 to All Webbs Enterprises, Inc. of
Jupiter, Florida, in the amount of $14,967,695.00 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.
K. PUBLIC WORKS
FWC Artificial Reef Grant Award 23052 - Grant Resolution to accept $60,000.00 from the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to enhance the St. Lucie County Artificial Reef
Program
This grant requires a $6,000.00 match from the program.
Staff recommends Board acceptance of a $60,000.00 artificial reef grant award from the FWC
(Agreement 23052), and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
2. Treasure Coast Food Bank Fee -In -Lieu of Sidewalk Construction in the amount of $19,650.00
for a project located at 255 N Jenkins Road.
Staff recommends Board approval of the fee -in -lieu of construction agreement with Treasure
Coast Food Bank, accept funds in the amount of $19,650.00 and authorization for the Chair
to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
L. TRANSIT
Authorization Resolution - Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public
Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) for Microtransit - Grant Acceptance & Budget
Resolution for FY24 for operating expenses. This project is ranked number seven on the
priority list in St. Lucie County's 10-year Transit Development Plan's (TDP) Annual Progress
Report under section 4.4: 10-Year TDP Implementation Plan - Funded Projects
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
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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 2024-14 and the Public
Transportation Grant Agreement for the FDOT Service Development Grant (FM No. 451590-
1-84-01) and authorization for the Chair to sign as approved by the County Attorney.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ADMINISTRATION
Working Waterfront Tax Deferral Ordinance amending Chapter 42 of the St. Lucie County
Code of Ordinances - ADOPTION EARL G
Staff recommends the Board approve the ordinance.
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
County Initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment to Increase the Minor
Adjustment Thresholds for Minor Site Plans, Major Site Plans, and Planned Developments, as
well as Allowing Improvement Made on Previously Approved Developments for the Sole
Purpose of Complying with F.S. ch. 553, pt. II, Accessibility by Handicapped Persons, to be
Exempt from the Requirement of Obtaining a Site Plan Adjustment - ADOPTION A I G
Staff recommends the Board pass a motion to adopt the ordinance as drafted by staff and
allow the Chair to sign the ordinance as approved by the County Attorney.
County Initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment to allow Utility Trade Contractors
with Specialty Storage, Engaged in the Construction of Water and Sewer Mains, Pipelines,
Communications and Powerlines, Subject to the Supplemental Standards of Land
Development Code Section 7.10.36, as an Eligible Conditional Use within the Agricultural-5
(AG-5) Zoning District - ADOPTION HEARING
Staff recommends the Board approve Ordinance 2024-10, authorizing the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Land Development Code Text Amendment - Jenkins Road Special Area Plan - Road & Trail
System - ADOPTION RI G
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the proposed Ordinance 2024-08.
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C. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Culvert 2024-02 Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Assessment Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2024-38, the Culvert 2024-02 MSBU
Final Assessment Resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved
by the County Attorney.
12. REGULAR AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Planning and Zoning Commission - At Large Member Vacancies
• Staff recommends that the Board vote and consider reducing the Planning & Zoning
Commission to seven (7) members.
• If the Board prefers to maintain nine (9) members, staff recommends the Board select
from the attached applications submitted to fill the vacancies on the Planning &
Zoning Commission.
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Farrell Communities Fort Pierce II LLC - Parcel ID 2403-233-
0002-000-3 and 2404-144-0000-000-9
Staff recommends the Board approve the contract for sale and purchase from Farrell
Communities Fort Pierce II LLC, authorize the Chair to sign the contract, direct staff to
proceed with the closing and record the warranty deed in the public records of St. Lucie
County, Florida.
C. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Auditor Selection Committee
Staff recommends Board approval to establish an audit selection committee consisting of the
Sheriff, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Property Appraiser, the Tax Collector, the
Supervisor of Elections, and one County Commissioner in accordance with Florida Statutes.
Board approval is also needed to designate a Commissioner to represent them on the
selection committee.
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D. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Bhasin Industrial - Major Site Plan - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2024-42, authorizing the Site Plan and the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director
No formal vote is necessary as this is only a discussion item.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting to Discuss the Towns, Villages &
Countryside (TVC) Comprehensive Plan Element and Land Development Code Provisions on
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 3pm 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, March 5, 2024 at
6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The 59th Annual St. Lucie County Fair takes place Feb. 23 through March 3 at the Fairgrounds,
15601 Midway Road in Fort Pierce. For details and tickets visit: www.stluciecountyfair.org.
B. The New York Mets kick off their spring training season in Port St. Lucie on Saturday, Feb. 24
against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Mets will play 15 home games at Clover Park, located a 31
Piazza Drive in Port St. Lucie with five night games. For tickets visit www.stluciemets.com.
15. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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