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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
6:00 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
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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 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REVISIONS
S. PRESENTATIONS
There are no items scheduled.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
7. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 24-037 - Proclaiming the month of March 2024 as "Irish American Heritage Month"
in St. Lucie County, Florida
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of February 20, 2024.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 20 - 21
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. Commissioner Townsend's Appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission
Staff recommends the Board ratify the appointment of James A.Taylor, III as Commissioner
Townsend's appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
2. Commissioner Bartz's Appointment to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Committee
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Staff recommends that the Board vote to ratify the appointment of Chauncelor Howell as
Commissioner Bartz's representative on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS) Committee.
Commissioner Bartz's Appointment to the Citizen's Budget Committee
Staff recommends the Board ratify the appointment of Richard Pancoast as Commissioner
Bartz's appointment to the Citizen's Budget Committee.
C. AIRPORT
Contract C23-09-780 Change Order#2 Airport Operations Area (AOA) Fencing and Gates
Improvements with Phoenix Fence for $65,702.00
Staff recommends approving contract C23-09-780 Change Order#2 Airport Operations Area
(AOA) Fencing and Gates Improvements with Phoenix Fence Corp for $65,702.00 and
permission for the chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Contract for Sale and Purchase - Luisa Hahn Tighe Property - Parcel ID 3404-211-0001-000-4
Staff recommends the Board approve the contract for sale and purchase from Mrs. Hahn,
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.
National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Participating Agreement
Staff recommends the Board approve the agreement with Satellite Tracking of People, LLC
(STOP) through the NASPO Master Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement
as approved by the County Attorney. This agreement will be effective from 02/01/2024
through 02/01/2027,
Revocable License Agreement - Savanna Club Boulevard - Flock Group, Inc. and Savanna Club
Homeowners' Association, Inc.
Flock Group, Inc. and Savanna Club Homeowners' Association, Inc. are requesting a
Revocable License Agreement to install two solar -powered license plate reading cameras in
the right-of-way of Savanna Club Boulevard. They understand if the County Engineer
determines the installation is causing flooding, drainage problems, or for other needs in the
area, the installation will need to be removed or relocated at their expense.
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Engineering, Road & Bridge, Water Quality, and the City of Port St. Lucie Utilities 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 Flock Group, Inc. and Savanna Club Homeowners'
Association, Inc. pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County,
Florida.
4. First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement - Inmate Medical
Staff recommends that the Board approve the proposed First Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the First Amendment.
E. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
1. Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Florida Sea Grant Agent
Staff recommends Board approval of agreement in the amount of $15,000.00 a year for a
five-year period (not to exceed $75,000) and requests authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
1. Oxbow Eco-Center League of Environmental Educators in Florida (LEEF) Mini Grant
Staff recommends the Board approve acceptance of the LEEF Mini Grant to provide free
programs and transportation to and from the Oxbow Eco-Center for local schools in need of
financial support and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24-010, Professional Engineering Services — Design &
Permit Oak Ridge Ranch Water Main and Force Main
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firm for RFQ No. 24-010 and permission
to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with the highest ranked firm, Kimley-Horn &
Associates, Inc.
• If negotiations are successful, award the contract to the highest ranked firm and
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authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County
Attorney.
• If negotiation are unsuccessful with the highest ranked firm, negotiations would be
terminated with that firm and staff would start negotiations with the second ranked
firm.
H. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
1. Waiver for the Early Learning Coalition's of St. Lucie County Family Fun Fair to Waive Facility
Use Fees in the amount of $750.00
Staff recommends Board approval to waive the facility use fee of $750.00 as outlined in this
agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
Award of Bid No. 24-021 - St Lucie County Courthouse "B" Exterior Waterproofing and
Painting - $53,900.00
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No.24-021 to Five 12 Painting -Remodeling,
LLC in the amount of $53,900.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as approved by
the County Attorney.
I. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 9 with I(imley-Horn Associates for General
Planning Services Contract C20-01-222
Staff recommends Board approval of the first amendment to the work authorization No.9
with Kimely-Horn & Associates to increase the total compensation by $50,000.00 for FY24
and permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Traffic Impact Study Waiver Request for Red Tail Hawk Site Plan
Staff recommends approval of the requested Transportation Impact Study Waiver for the
proposed Site Plan, Red Tail Hawk Residences, allowing the Site Plan review to proceed with
a Traffic Impact Statement.
J. PORT, INLET & BEACHES
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Seaport Grant G2S29 (Financial Project #
448536-1-94-02) — Port of Fort Pierce Terminal Improvements Initiative and an Associated
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Amended and Restated Seaport Grant Agreement (FDOT Grant No.'s G2204, G1W17, G1804,
and G2S29) with Derecktor Shipyards
Staff recommends Board acceptance of: 1) FDOT Seaport Grant G2S29 — Port of Fort Pierce
Terminal Improvements Initiative (Financial Project # 448536-1-94-02), accepting
$1,500,000.00 from FDOT, requiring a $1,500,000.00 local match to be provided as a future
contribution from a private source by Derecktor Shipyards; 2) a corresponding Amended and
Restated Seaport Grant Funding Agreement (FDOT Grant No.'s G2204, G1W17, G1804, and
G2S29) between St. Lucie County and Derecktor Shipyards, outlining contractual obligations
regarding the acceptance of new grant funds (FDOT Grant G2S29), the recognition of the
balance of previous grant fund secured and available for use by Derecktor for terminal
improvements (FDOT Grants G2204, G1W17, and G1804), including specific repayment
terms, reporting obligations, and specific dates; 3) a corresponding budget resolution to be
provided separately by OMB; and 4) authorization for the Chair to sign all applicable
documents as approved by the County Attorney
2. Harbour Pointe Regional Boat Ramp — Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
(FWC) — Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant Application Approval and
Associated Board Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval to 1) submit a FY-24 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) — Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) grant application for the
design and permitting of a regional boat ramp facility at Harbour Pointe Park; 2) authorize
the attached supporting grant resolution (RES 2024-52) to pursue FWC-FBIP grant funding on
the order of $250,000.00; and 3) provide authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the county attorney.
K. PUBLIC SAFETY
Reallocation of Funds from FY23 CIP # CEN-23-01 (Replacement of Microwave Antenna for
911) for Purchase of Portable Radio Communications Tower for Public Safety
Communications
Staff recommends approval of reallocation reserve dollars in the amount of $238,448.00 for
the purchase of a portable radio communications tower.
L. PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Award of Bid No. 24-015 Fill Dirt Hauling for the Saint Lucie County Baling and Recycling
Facility
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. SW24-015 to VLT Construction
Services/Disney Trucking of Riverview Florida, Abercrombie's Land Services, LLC of Fort
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Pierce, Florida, and Siboney Contracting Co. of West Palm Beach, Florida and authorization
for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
M. PUBLIC WORKS
Bid Award No. 24-018 Striping & Pavement Marking Installation, Removal & Maintenance to
Southwide Industries Inc.
Staff recommends Board approval for the award of Bid No. 24-018 Striping & Pavement
Marking Installation, Removal & Maintenance, to Southwide Industries, Inc. and
authorization for the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. U-Haul of Port St. Lucie - Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Self -Storage Facility,
featuring a 96,759 sq. ft. Building "A" and a 17,080 sq. ft. Building "B", for a total of 113,839
sq. ft., within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the proposed Conditional
Use Permit for a 113,839 sq. ft. climate -controlled interior access self -storage facility, with
associated site improvements, via Resolution 2024-39 with associated conditions, and
authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
2. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment - Lennar Homes Proposal to amend the Towns,
Villages & Countryside (TVC) Element - The applicant has requested a continuance tot e
April 2, 2024, Board of County Commissioners Meeting.
Staff recommends that the Board grant the request for a continuance to the April 2, 2024,
Board of County Commissioners Meeting.
Land Development Code Text Amendment - Lennar Homes Proposal to Amend the Towns,
Villages & Countryside (TVC) Overlay - The applicant has requested a continuance tot e
April 2, 2024, Board of County Commissioners Meeting.
Staff recommends the Board grant the request for a continuance to the April 2, 2024, Board
of County Commissioners Meeting.
4. Indrio Woods Rezone & Planned Unit Development Preliminary Site Plan - Rezone from AR-1
(Agricultural, Residential - 1) Zoning District to PUD (Planned Unit Development) and a
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Preliminary Site Plan for a 274-unit (reduced from 288), Multi -family Development - THIS
ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends approval of the Indrio Woods PUD Rezone & Preliminary Site Plan via
Resolution 2024-44, with conditions.
LDC Text Amendment - Bedner Farms Petition to Amend the Towns, Villages and Countryside
Zoning Overlay Guidelines
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners vote to schedule the 2nd reading of
the Land Development Code Text Amendment to the April 2, 2024 Board meeting.
Bedner Farms Rezone to PRW (Planned Retail/Workplace) and Regulating Plan & Preliminary
Development Plan - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends that the Preliminary Development Plan and Regulating Plan be evaluated
by the Board of County Commissioners with consideration of the pending Land Development
Code Text Amendment filed by the applicant, hold a Public Hearing on the PRW proposal,
and pass a motion to continue the Public Hearing on the Rezoning & Preliminary Regulating
Plan until the Second Reading of the associated Text Amendment.
11. REGULAR AGENDA
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Request Permission to Advertise Hearings to Consider the Historical Commission's
Recommendations on the Designation of Property at 6701 Indrio Road known as the Binney
Estate
Staff recommends the Board schedule Public Hearings to review and act on the Historic
Designation requests at their April 2, 2024 meeting.
12. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at
gam 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 Friday, March 22, 2024 at gam
in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia
Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
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13. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The Public Safety staff will host a series of Community Preparedness Presentations to help
residents better prepare for disasters. These short informational sessions will cover shelter
information, special needs registration, disaster kits and more. Presentations are scheduled for:
• Thursday, March 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort
Pierce
• Wednesday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Lakewood Park Branch, 7605 Santa Barbara
Drive, Fort Pierce
B. Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with free Leprechaun Luau Pool Parties hosted by St. Lucie County's
Aquatics Division at all three public pools during spring break. These free events will feature
games, food, drinks and more.
• Tuesday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ravenswood Pool, 400 SW Ravenswood Lane,
Port St. Lucie.
• Wednesday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lakewood Park Regional Park, 5990
Emerson Ave., Fort Pierce.
• Thursday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Arthur Lee Boatwright Pool, 1200 Ave. M,
Fort Pierce
C. St. Lucie County Parks, Recreation and Facilities staff will host a special Tea & Tee Easter Bunny
Brunch event at Fairwinds Golf Course on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is
$10 for adults and $5 for children and will feature an Alice in Wonderland-themed brunch with
sandwiches, fruit, cookies, drinks and other goodies. Children can also enjoy an Easter egg hunt,
bounce house, playing golf, making crafts and hanging out with the Easter Bunny. For questions
call the Havert L. Fenn Center at 772-462-1521.
14. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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