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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Friday, March 22, 2024
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. 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
2"d Revised Final on 3/21
Regular Meeting Friday, March 22, 2024 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 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. Infrastructure Surtax Annual Report
B. Recognition of St. Lucie County Employee, Edd Blaine, GIS Manager and Check Presentation to the
St. Lucie County Animal Services Division in his Honor
C. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Update
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 24-045 - Proclaiming the Week of March 21 through March 27, 2024 as "National
Surveyors Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida
B. Resolution No. 24-066 - Proclaiming the Week of March 18-22, 2024 as "Government Finance
Professionals Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal Meeting of February 20, 2024.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Special Informal Meeting of February 27,
2024.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
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A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 22 - 24
B. ADMINISTRATION
Resolution of Support for 2024 HB 1023 - Inmate Medical
Staff recommends the Board approve resolution of Support for 2024 House Bill 1023 - Inmate
Medical, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
Florida Legislative Bill - 2024 HB 479 Alternative Mobility Funding Systems
Staff recommends the Board approve the resolution in opposition to 2024 House Bill 479 -
Alternative Mobility Funding Systems, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
American Rescue Plan - Fairgrounds Regional Water Treatment Plant - Funding Reallocation -
THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Staff recommends Board approval of reallocating the American Rescue Plan funding in the
amount of $6,000,000.00 from the Fairgrounds Regional Water Plant project to fund
construction and inspection costs of established American Rescue Plan Utility projects listed
in the financial impact statement, and authorization the Chair to sign documents as approved
by the County Attorney.
4. Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between St. Lucie County and Indian River State College for
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training for County Staff
Staff recommends approving the ILA.
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Contract for Sale and Purchase - Bonel Leonard - Parcel ID 1406-314-0004-000-1 and 1406-
323-0011-000-1
Staff recommends the Board approve the contract for sale and purchase from Mr. Leonard,
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.
Regular Meeting Friday, March 22, 2024 9:00 AM
Resolution No. 2024-050 - Right -of -Way Donation - 10' of Right -of -Way along Mariah Circle
and a 25' x 25' Corner -Clip at the intersection of N. 39th Street and Mariah Circle - Skladik LLC
- Parcel ID 2408-221-0003-000-8
Planning & Development Services Director approved PDS Order 2023-068 granting approval
for a minor site plan known as Mulberry Self Storage. A condition of approval required
Skladik LLC convey to St. Lucie County 10' of right-of-way along the frontage of Mariah Circle
and a 25' x 25' corner -clip at the intersection of N. 39th Street and Mariah Circle.
The proposed Warranty Deed is attached for your review, approval and acceptance.
Staff recommends the Board accept the warranty deed from Skladik 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.
Revocable License Agreement - 7509 Paso Robles Blvd - Lakewood Park Unit No. 7 - Jason B.
Sands and Martina L. Sands - Parcel ID 1301-607-0078-000-7
Mr. and Mrs. Sands are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence
along the south side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement, a 6'
wood fence on the east side of the property, extending into the County's 10' Drainage/Utility
Easement, and a 4' chain -link fence on the west side of the property, extending into the
County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 13. They
understand 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 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. and Mrs. Sands pay to record the agreement in the
public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
4. Ordinance to Amend the Boundaries of the Solaeris Community Development District -
Permission to Advertise
Staff recommends that the Board grant permission to advertise the ordinance.
Revocable License Agreement - 406 Poplar Ave - River Park - Unit 2 - Jennie White - Parcel ID
3419-510-0175-000-8
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Mrs. White is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence with gates
along the north, south and west sides of the property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility
Easement, per the Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 224, Page 453. 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 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 Mrs. White pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Resolution No. 2024-059 - Drainage and Maintenance Easement - Deborah Kane, individually
and as Successor Trustee of the Pattie J. Kane Revocable Trust dated December 20, 2012 -
Parcel ID 3414-501-0604-000-2
Staff recommends the Board accept the Drainage and Maintenance Easement from Deborah
Kane, individually and as Successor Trustee of the Pattie J. Kane Revocable Trust dated
December 20, 2012, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and record the documents in
the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer Program - Initial Assessment Resolution -
ATTACHMENT
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the initial assessment resolution and grant
permission to advertise a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 to consider
creating a Municipal Service Benefit Unit.
8. Resolution No. 2024-062 - Perpetual Utility Easement - Oak Ridge Resi Investments LLC -
Parcel ID 3223-111-0002-000-9, 3225-122-0001-000-2 and 3225-111-0002-000-5 - ITEM
Oak Ridge Ranches, LLC, has requested the County expand water, wastewater, and reclaimed
water services to serve their Planned Unit Development known as Oak Ridge Ranches. No
current water utilities are in place to serve this area, and new infrastructure will need to be
designed and constructed. Based on discussions between Oak Ridge Ranches, LLC, and the
Utilities Department, a pipeline route was developed. A portion of the pipeline route is
located on private property, which requires a Perpetual Utility Easement.
9. Interlocal Agreement - Solaeris Community Development District - Road Impact Fee Credits
Regular Meeting Friday, March 22, 2024 9:00 AM
Staff recommends that the Board approve the Interlocal Agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign the agreement.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Caterpillar 299D3 XE Compact Track Loader Purchase
Staff recommends approval of $182,100.00 to purchase the replacement CAT 299D3 XE off of
the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract number FSA23-EQU21.0.
E. HUMAN RESOURCES
RxBenefits - Addendum to Administrative Services Agreement
Staff recommends that the Board approve the addendum to the Administrative Services
Agreement as approved by the County Attorney's office and authorize the Chair to sign the
addendum.
F. 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 $3,303,239.00.
G. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
Installation of 10 RTU's (Roof Top Units) at the Mets Minor League Complex in the Amount
of - $86,325.00
Staff recommends Board approval to approve the installation of 10 RTU's at the Mets Minor
League Complex, by Trane, LLC., in the amount of $86,325.00, piggybacking Omnia contract
Racine #3341 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the County
Attorney.
Installation of one Air Cooled Chiller for The Department of Health at 1701 S. 23rd St. in the
Amount of $56,949.00
Staff recommends Board approval to approve the installation of one Air Cooled Chiller for the
Department of Health (1701 23rd St.), by Trane, LLC., in the amount of $56,949.00,
piggyback the US Communities contract H4-125310-23-026, and authorize the Chair to sign
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the contract as approved by the County Attorney.
3. Courthouse "C" 5th Floor Improvements - $53,933.50
Staff recommends Board approval for the Courthouse "C" 5th floor improvement project
with E2 Walls, in the amount of $53,933.50 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as
approved by the County Attorney.
4. Equipment and Installation of Roof Top Units (RTU's) at the Rock Road Jail Facility Phase 2
and 3, for the total amount of $4,765,845.00
Staff recommends Board approval of two contracts for the equipment and installation of
Roof Top Units at the Rock Road Jail Facility, by Trane, LLC., in the total amount of
$4,765,845.00 (Equipment $1,560,155.00/Installation $3,205,690.00) and authorize the Chair
to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney.
H. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Amending Resolution No.13-196 to Allow for the Approval of a Private Provider Fee for
Building Plan Review and Inspection Services
Staff recommends the Board approve the resolution to reduce permit and plan review fees
for users of private providers by a 25% reduction of the established fee and authorize the
Chair to sign the resolution as approved by the County Attorney.
I. PORT, INLET & BEACHES
Harbour Pointe Regional Boat Ramp - Florida Inland Navigation District (F.I.N.D.) Waterway
Assistance Program (WAP) Application Resolution for Assistance, Attachment E-7
Staff recommends Board approval to 1) submit a FY-24 Florida Inland Navigation District
(F.I.N.D.) Waterway Assistance Program (WAP) grant application for the design and
permitting of a regional boat ramp facility at Harbour Pointe Park, requesting funding on the
order of $250,000.00; 2) authorize the attached supporting grant resolution (Attachment E-7,
RES 2024-55) approving the pursuit of FIND WAP grant funding; and 3) provide authorization
for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the county attorney.
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Seaport Grant G2S29 (Financial Project #
448536-1-94-02) — Port of Fort Pierce Terminal Improvements Initiative - Grant Resolution
2024-43 - ADD O
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution 2024-43, accepting FDOT Seaport Grant
Regular Meeting Friday, March 22, 2024 9:00 AM
Agreement G2S29 (Financial Project # 448536-1-94-02) which was previously approved on
March 5, 2024 (Agenda Item 2024-64436).
J. PUBLIC UTILITIES
Request Approval to Piggyback City of Clearwater Vendor Contract with Rowland, Inc.
Staff recommends the Board approve the piggyback on City of Clearwater's contract with
Rowland, Inc., and permission to contract with vendor, and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Award Bid No. 24-019 South Header Canal Road Water Main and Force Main Construction
Contract - THIS ITEM IS RELATEDTO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Staff recommends approval to award Bid No. 24-019 to Felix Civil Construction, LLC of Stuart,
Florida, in the amount of $7,204,175.00, 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.
Captec Engineering, Inc. Contract for Professional Construction Engineering Inspection
Services for the South Header Canal Road Water & Force Main Project - THIS ITEM IS
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Staff recommends Board approval of the CAPTEC Engineering, Inc. contract in the amount of
$247,467.50 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
4. Award Bid No. 24-020 SR 70 Utility Improvements from S. Header Canal Rd to Midway Rd -
THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Staff recommends approval to award Bid No. 24-020 to Eastern Pipeline Construction, Inc. of
Stuart, Florida, in the amount of $2,066,999.00, 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.
Captec Engineering, Inc. Contract for Professional Construction Engineering Inspection
Services for the SR 70 Utility Improvements from S. Header Canal Rd. to Midway Rd. Project -
THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUEPLAN
Staff recommends Board approval of the CAPTEC Engineering, Inc. contract in the amount of
$191,807.50 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
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CDM Smith, Inc. Contract for Professional Construction Engineering Inspection Services for
the Taylor Dairy Road Water Campus Deep Injection Well
Staff recommends Board approval of the CDM Smith, Inc. contract in the amount of
$1,932,952.50 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
Approval Amendment to Increase the Project Budget for the Central County Water &
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Staff recommends Board approval for an increase to the budget for the Central County Water
& Wastewater Treatment Facilities in the amount of $588,686.00 and authorize the Chair to
sign documents approved by the County Attorney.
K. PUBLIC WORKS
Keen Rd over Taylor Creek Bridge Replacement Construction Bid Award and Construction
Engineering/Inspection (CEI) Award in the amounts of $6,676,989.11 to Brothers
Construction, Inc and $705,595.00 to JMT, Respectively - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED THE
Staff recommends Board approval of the Bid Award to Brothers Construction, Inc. in the
amount of $6,676,989.11 and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
Staff also recommends Board approval of the CEI proposal to JMT in the amount of
$705,595.00 and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Staff recommends the Board to approve to increase the total project budget to
$7,382,584.11, an increase in the amount of $1,232,439.11.
Glades Cut Off Road Bridge over C-24 (940069) Bridge Repair Project - Approval to Award Bid
No. 24-012 - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED Y THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX
Staff recommends Board approval to Award Bid No. 24-012 to Titan Construction
Management, LLC for the Glades Cut Off Road Bridge over C-24 (940069) Bridge Repair
project in the amount of $305,206.00 and authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by
the County Attorney.
Sunrise Boulevard - Sidewalk TAP Grant Application
Regular Meeting Friday, March 22, 2024 9:00 AM
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution 2024-60 in support of the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) TAP Grant application cycle for the FY 2025 Tentative
Work Program.
4. Carlton Road at Teague Hammock Preserve Emergency Culvert Replacement Construction
Contracts Award - After the Fact Approval - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED Y THE
Staff recommends Board approval of Emergency Contract # C24-02-189 to Ferreira
Construction, Inc. for the replacement of the culverts and the restoration of the roadway
pavement in the amount of $521,506.70, and Work Authorization # C21-11-884 to Terracon
Consultants, Inc. for geotechnical and field-testing services in the amount of $7,764.00 and
authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney.
L. TRANSIT
St. Lucie County Transit Operations & Maintenance Facility Site Selection Final Report
St. Lucie County is currently in the conceptual planning stage for a Transit Operation and
Maintenance (O&M) Facility. The proposed Transit O&M Facility will provide a location for
administration, maintenance and onsite storage to improve operational and safety
efficiencies. This project supports improved service levels for residents and employment
generating businesses. The construction of a consolidated facility will render cost-effective
solutions to the current operations. Today, all major vehicle maintenance is currently
outsourced, which is not efficient for the operations or cost-effective for part replacement
and repairs. A site selection study was conducted to select the best location for the project to
accommodate the needs of the growing transit system over the next 25-30 years.
Staff recommends Board approval of the St. Lucie County Transit Operations & Maintenance
Facility Site Selection Final Report and authorization for the chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
Authorization Resolution and Grant Acceptance for the Transit Corridor Development
Program Grant Agreement between St. Lucie County and the Florida Department of
Transportation
Funding from this grant supports the operations of route seven of the county's fixed route
system. The grant is 100% state funded and does not require a local match.
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the authorizing resolution and Public Transportation
Grant Agreement Amendment for $300,000.00 for the FDOT Corridor Development Program
(FM#444664-1-84-01/Grant G2Q06); and authorization for the Chair to sign documents, as
approved by the County Attorney.
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11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Ordinance No. 24-009 - Amending the Airport Minimum Standards; Permission to Advertise
Requests for Proposals - ATTACHMENT AMENDED
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 24-009 proposing changes to the
County's Airport General Provisions, Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards. Staff
further recommends that the Board grant permission to advertise the attached draft
Requests for Proposals.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Culvert 2024-03 Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) - Assessment Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2024-54, 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. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Contract Addendum with JL2 Architecture - Medical Examiner District 19 Facility - Phase 2
Services for Design, Engineering, Construction and Project Closeout
Staff recommends that the Board approve Addendum No. 1 to the September 5, 2023
Contract with JL2 Architecture and authorize the Chair to sign the addendum and authorize
JL2 to proceed with Phase 2 services.
2. Referendum Election at the Direction of the School Board of St. Lucie County to Continue the
Levy of a One -Half Percent (0.5%) Discretionary School Capital Outlay Surtax
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the resolution as drafted by the School District
Attorney and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution.
3. Inmate Medical - Termination of Wellpath Agreement - Authorization to Negotiate a Contract
with a New Vendor
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Staff recommends that the Board exercise its right under Section 9.4 of the Wellpath
Agreement to terminate the Agreement for its convenience and without cause by giving
ninety (90) days advance notice to Wellpath. Staff further recommends that the Board direct
staff to contact other inmate medical vendors within the State, select a vendor in conjunction
with the Sheriff and negotiate a contract with the selected vendor for Board consideration
within the ninety (90) day termination period.
4. Request for Proposals from Persons Interested in Purchasing County Property (Chuck's
Seafood Property and Fire Station #2 Property)
Staff recommends the Board determine if the Board desires to sell the County Property. If
the Board does desire to sell the County Property, staff recommends that the Board grant
permission to advertise the attached Request for Proposals.
Indrio Woods Rezoning and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Preliminary Site Plan -
Reconsideration
For the reasons stated, staff recommends that the Board approve reconsidering the Indrio
Woods rezoning and PUD preliminary site plan at a public hearing to be held on May 7, 2024
at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as this item may be heard. In the event that the Board
determines to reconsider its action, staff recommends that the Board direct staff to meet
with the applicant, confirm the agreed upon changes, and update the staff analysis based on
the changes proposed on the floor at the Board's March 5 meeting.
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
Permission to Advertise - Ordinance - Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity -
RECOMMENDATION AMENDED
Staff recommends that the Board grant permission to advertise an ordinance for a public
hearing to be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as the item
may be heard.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS
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A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Townhall meeting regarding Quiet Zones for
Railroad Crossings on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 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 Regular meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 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 County's Public Safety staff will host a series of Community Preparedness Presentations to
help residents better prepare for natural and man-made disasters. These short informational
sessions will cover shelter information, special needs registration, disaster kits and more.
Presentations are scheduled for:
• Tuesday, April 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Indian River State College's Pruitt Campus, 500 NW California
Blvd., Port St. Lucie
• Tuesday, April 16 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Zora Neale Hurston Branch, 3008 Avenue D,
Fort Pierce
B. St. Lucie County's 20th Annual Earth Day Festival takes place Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. at the Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 NE St. James Drive in Port St. Lucie. This free event features
more than 70 community partners, live music, environmental education, wildlife exhibits and
more. For more details visit www.StLucieEarthDay.com.
15. MOTION TO ADJOURN