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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 23, 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
Final 04/18/2024
Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 23, 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@stiucieco.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
There are no items scheduled.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 24-073 - Proclaiming the month of April 2024 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in
St. Lucie County, Florida
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of March 22, 2024.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Special Meeting of March 26, 2024.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
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1. Warrant Lists 26 - 28
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. Authorizing Resolution for a Sunshine Kitchen USDA Rural Development Grant Application -
Kitchen Equipment
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Staff recommends the Board approve the resolution and authorize the Chair to sign the
resolution as approved by the County Attorney.
Opioid Abatement Funding - Amendment of Resolution 2021-427
Staff recommends the Board approve to amend and restate resolution 21-427 as shown in
the attached draft and approve the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney. Staff also recommends the Board authorize the County Administrator to work with
DOH -St. Lucie and the County Attorney to negotiate an interlocal agreement and terms of
payment for Board approval.
2025 Federal Appropriation Requests
Staff recommends approval of the 2025 Federal Appropriation Requests and requests
permission for Government Relations staff to coordinate with County Administration to
advance the approved projects through the appropriations process as needed to achieve the
Board's policy objectives. Staff further recommends that the Board authorize the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
4. Commissioner Bartz's Appointment to the Tourist Development Council
Staff recommends that the Board ratify Commissioner Bartz's appointment of Marika Sexton
to the Tourist Development Council.
Ratification of Members for the Homeless Advisory Committee
Staff recommends Board approval of two members, Yajaira Webster as the Health
Department representative and Jaclyn Surloff as the person with lived experience.
C. AIRPORT
Assignment of Rototrade Lease to American Turboprop
Staff recommends that the Board consent to the assignment and assumption of the lease
between Rotortrade FL, LLC and Turboprop Resources, LLC and authorize the Chair and
County Attorney to sign the required documents.
Avcon Contract C20-03-332 Work Authorization#6 Airport West Commerce Park Taxiway A
Extension Design Services $274,400.00
Staff recommends acceptance of Avcon's contract C20-03-332 Work Authorization#6 Airport
West Commerce Park Taxiway A Extension Design Services and authorization for the Chair to
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sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Revocable License Agreement - Schumann Road - Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install one
(1) 24-inch corrugated aluminum pipe via open trench ("Culvert") in the right-of-way of
Schumann Road. 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.
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 Florida Power & Light Company pay to record the
agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Resolution No. 2024-082 - Right -of -Way Donation - 20' of Right -of -Way along Schumann
Road - Florida Power & Light Company - Parcel ID 2203-121-0001-000-8
Planning and Development Services Director approved PDS Order 2024-010 granting
approval for a Minor Site Plan known as FPL Sunbreak Substation. A condition of approval
required Florida Power & Light Company convey to St. Lucie County 20' of right-of-way along
the frontage of Schumann Road.
The proposed warranty deed is attached for your review, approval and acceptance.
Staff recommends the Board accept the warranty deed from Florida Power & Light Company,
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.
3. Permission to Advertise - Ordinance Amending Section 46-80 "Parking Restricted on Certain
Streets" of the Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws of St. Lucie County to Prohibit Non -
Emergency Parking within the Right-of-way of South Jenkins Road (both sides) from its
intersection with Glades Cut Off Road to its Intersection with North St. Lucie River Water
Control District Canal 101, a Distance of Approximately 1,900 feet
Staff recommends the Board grant permission to advertise the draft ordinance for a public
hearing on May 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard.
4. Revocable License Agreement - 365 SE Verada Ave - River Park - Unit 4 - Richard J. Falzone, Jr.
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and Christy Falzone - Parcel ID 3419-530-0043-000-6
Mr. and Mrs. Falzone are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 4' chain -link
fence with a gate along the northwest side of the property, within the County's 10'
Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Restrictive Covenants recorded in OR Book 64, Page 235.
They understand if the County Engineer determines the fence and gate are causing flooding,
drainage problems, or for other needs in the area, the fence and gate will need to be
removed or relocated at their 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 Mr. and Mrs. Falzone pay to record the agreement in the
public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Facility Use Agreement (FUA) Between Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council and St.
Lucie County for the Use of Office Space at the Family Success Center Located at 714 Avenue
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Staff recommends Board approval to enter into an FUA with Treasure Coast Homeless
Services Council; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
Request to Approve the Joinder, Consent and Subordination of the Mortgage Between Blue
McNeil Two, LLC and St. Lucie County to Facilitate an Easement Agreement Between Blue
McNeil Two, LLC and the City of Fort Pierce
Staff recommends Board approval of the Joinder, Consent and Subordination of
Mortgage/Lienholder; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
Award of Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2024-1 for Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program (HLMP) Retrofit
Projects
Staff recommends the Board award ITB 2024-1 in the amount of $163,333.00 to Patriot
Response Group, contingent upon FDEM's completion and approval of a benefit cost analysis;
and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
4. Request for Approval of a Funding Agreement between St. Lucie County and the Florida
Department of Veteran's Affairs
Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 23, 2024 9:00 AM
Staff recommends Board approval of the funding agreement between St. Lucie County and
the Florida Department of Veteran's Affairs; and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents; subject to legal form and correctness as approved by the County Attorney.
F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
1. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wetland Restoration and Protection Grant
Awa rd
Staff recommends approval of the grant award agreement and authorization for the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
2. Cypress Creek Restoration Project - Change Order
Staff recommends Board approval of Change Order 01, in the amount of $305,125.39 and
authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
G. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. Three New Position Requests - Information Technology Technical Business Analyst,
Application Administrator I and Application Administrator II
Staff recommends Board approval for three new full-time positions: Technical Business
Analyst, Application Administrator I and Application Administrator 11.
H. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. FY 24 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue
Staff recommends approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget
by $3,573,641.00.
2. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24-002, Professional Services — Provide Facilities Master
Planning Services
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firm for RFQ No. 24-002 and permission
to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with highest ranked proposer, Dewberry Engineers,
Inc.
• If negotiations are successful, award the contract to the highest ranked proposer and
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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.
3. Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 24-028 - General Marine and Artificial Reef Contracting
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firms for RFP No. 24-028 and permission
to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with the successful highest ranked qualified marine
contractor, Underwater Engineering Services, Inc.
• If negotiations are successful, award the contract to the successful short-listed
contractor and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the
County Attorney.
4. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24-023 - Professional Architectural Services - Continuing
Contracts
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firms for RFQ No. 24-023 and
permission to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with short-listed firms.
• If negotiations are successful, award contracts to the shortlisted firms and
authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County
Attorney.
5. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24-013 - Professional Architectural Services - Design of
new Animal Shelter
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firm for RFQ No. 24-010 and permission
to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with the highest ranked proposer, Borrelli + Partners,
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
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ranked firm.
Sheriff's Office Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Amendment
Staff recommends approval of the Sheriff's Office budget amendment of-$3,841,900.
I. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
1. St. Lucie County Aquarium Roof Replacement - $65,609.00
Staff recommends Board approval to proceed with the roof replacement as outlined in
Garland Proposal # 25-FL-240234 via US Communities Contract MICPA # PW1925 Roofing and
Waterproofing in the amount of $65,609.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as
approved by the County Attorney.
Waiver for The Parent Academy of St. Lucie County Inc. Families of the Treasure Coast
Inaugural Mr. & Miss Juneteenth Pageant - Request to Waive Facility Use Fees in the Amount
of $1,380.00
Staff recommends Board approval to waive the facility use fee of $1,380.00 as outlined in this
agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney
White City Park Shoreline Stabilization Project - FIND WAP Grant Application and (Florida
Inland Navigation District - Waterway Assistance Program) Budget Resolution for Assistance,
Attachment E-7
Staff recommends Board approval to submit a FY24 Florida Inland Navigation District
(F.I.N.D.) Waterway Assistance Program (WAP) grant application for Phase II, Construction of
the White City Park Shoreline Stabilization Project, authorize the attached supporting grant
resolution (Attachment E-7) approving the pursuit of FIND WAP grant funding and provide
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
4. Award of Bid No. 24-031 - Janitorial Services for Various St Lucie County Buildings -
$103,075.20 Annually
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 24-031 to Clean Space, Inc. for the
amount of $103,075.20 annually and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as approved by
the County Attorney.
Bid Award No. 24-040 - Land Clearing Services - 6500 Peacock Road
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Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 24-040 to Treecycle Land Clearing Inc. of
Lake Worth, Florida, in the amount of $248,850.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the
contract as approved by the County Attorney.
Award of Bid No. 24-042 - Fire Alarm Replacement at Roger Poitras and Administration II -
$115, 500.00
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 24-042 to Reliant Fire Systems, Inc. for
the amount of $115,500.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the
County Attorney.
SLC Children's Services Council - More Than A Game Graduation - Fee Waiver - $562.50
Staff recommends Board approval to waive the facility use fee of $562.50 as outlined in this
agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
J. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
First Amendment to the June 6, 2023 - Agreement between St. Lucie County and Joe Payne,
Incorporated, for Plan Review and Building Inspection Services
Staff recommends Board approval of the first amendment to the contract with Joe Payne,
Inc., for a maximum increase of $125,000.00 for this fiscal year ending September 30, 2024,
for plan review and building inspection services and authorize the Chair to sign the
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
K. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. St. Lucie County Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Renewal Applications
Approval
Staff recommends the Board determine that HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, Extended Care
Non -Medical Transportation Service LLC, National Health Transport Inc, Skytop
Transportation, Inc and Treasure Coast Transportation Services remain in compliance with
the terms of their certificates and the County Ordinance, approve the renewal applications
for the respective class Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity, and authorize the
Chair to sign the respective Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity.
L. PUBLIC UTILITIES
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1. Amendment No. 1 to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Grant
Agreement WG020 - North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer - THIS ITEM IS RELATED T
THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Staff recommends Board approval of grant agreement WG020 Amendment No.1 between St.
Lucie County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of
$5,750,000.00 for the North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer Project and authorize the
Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
M. PUBLIC WORKS
Jenkins Road Widening (Midway Road to Glades Cut Off Road) Request to Re -allocate Project
Funding
Staff recommends Board approval to halt design efforts on the Jenkins Road (Midway to
Glades Cut Off Road) project, and to move $12,000,000,00 in allocated construction funds to
the Selvitz Road widening (Edwards Road to Glades Cut Off Road) project and authorization
for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Selvitz Road Widening from Glades Cut Off Road to Edwards Road - Amendment No. 2 in the
amount of $286,489.53 with Inwood Consulting Engineers for additional unanticipated design
efforts
Staff recommends Board approval of Amendment 2 to the contract in the amount of
$286,489.53 with Inwood Consulting Engineers and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Permission to Issue the Work Authorization for Glades Cut Off Road & Range Line Road
Intersection Alignment Study to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $280,140.00
to Perform an Independent Design and Analysis of the Intersection Alignment
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Authorization No. 5 under contract C22-11-1011
with Kimley-Horn and Associates for the Glades Cut Off Road & Range Line Road Intersection
Alignment Study in the amount of $280,140.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
N. TRANSIT
Authorizing Resolution and Grant Acceptance for the Intermodal Access Development
Program Grant Agreement between St. Lucie County and the Florida Department of
Transportation
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The Florida Department of Transportation Intermodal Access Development Program provides
assistance for upgrades and safety improvements for Intermodal Centers. Funding from this
grant supports the improvements to the Port St. Lucie Intermodal Facility. The grant is
matched with Federal Transit Administration 5307 CARES funding that was previously set
aside for this project. No additional local match is required.
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the authorizing resolution and Public Transportation
Grant Agreement Amendment for $600,000.00 for the FDOT Intermodal Access Development
Program (FM#453191-1-94-01/Grant G2S15); and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents, as approved by the County Attorney.
Authorization Resolution - Federal Transit Administration Super Grant, 49 U.S.C. 5307 and
5339 - Capital and Operating Assistance and Bus Facilities - Grant Acceptance & Authorization
Resolution for FFY23
Annually, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) allocates funding for operating and capital
funds to designated recipients in urbanized areas. An urbanized area is an incorporated area
with a population of 50,000 or more that is designated as such by the U.S. Department of
Commerce, Bureau of the Census. For urbanized areas with 200,000 in population and over,
funds are apportioned and flow directly to a designated recipient selected locally to apply for
and receive Federal funds. This grant combines FTA 5307 and 5339, which FTA refers to as a
'Super Grant'.
The total project cost for the federal fiscal year 2023 is $4,796,570.00, which comprises the
federal and local funding shares for capital and operating expenditures. Matching local funds
of $946,600.00 will be provided through the Transit Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU),
and matching capital funds of $725,842.00 met with Transportation Development Credit/Toll
Revenue Credit (TDC/TRC), also known as a "soft match".
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the 49 U.S. Code § 5307 & 5339 (Super Grant)
Urbanized area formula grant (FL-2024-008-00) for FFY23, approval of the budget resolution,
acceptance of grant and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney. The Super Grant award is $3,849,970.00 and the local match is
$946,600.00.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 2024-016 - Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
Staff recommends the Board adopt the proposed ordinance and authorize the Chair to sign.
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12. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
A Resolution By The Board Of County Commissioners Of St. Lucie County, Florida Authorizing
The Execution And Delivery Of A Supplemental Trust Indenture By And Between The County
And The Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. Relative To The County's Solid Waste
Disposal Revenue Refunding Bonds (Florida Power & Light Company Project), Series 2003;
Extending The Maturity Of Such Bonds And Providing An Effective Date.
Staff recommends that the Board approve Resolution No. 24-078 and authorize the Chair to
sign the resolution as approved by the County Attorney.
Contract for Sale and Purchase - GP Hospitality, Inc. - 3455 N. US 1- Parcel ID 1428-210-0015-
000-0
Staff recommends the Board approve the contract for sale and purchase from GP Hospitality,
Inc., 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.
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director
No formal vote is necessary as this is only a discussion item.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY
Resolution No. 24-084 - Repealing Resolution No. 21-368
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution No. 24-084 and authorize the Chair to
sign the resolution.
13. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 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 an Informal meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at
9am in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
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Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The 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 30 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Susan B. Kilmer Library, 101 Melody Lane, Fort
Pierce
• Tuesday, May 7 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Morningside Library, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd.,
Port St. Lucie
• Thursday, June 6 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Zora Neale Hurston Branch, 3008 Avenue D, Fort
Pierce.
B. St. Lucie County is hosting a Public Kick -Off Meeting for the Project Development and Environment
(PD&E) Study for the potential widening of Glades Cut Off Road Widening between Range Line
Road and Selvitz Road. A PD&E Study evaluates the social, economic, and environmental impacts
associated with a planned transportation improvement project. The primary purpose of widening
Glades Cut Off Road from two to four lanes is to add capacity and improve operational and safety
issues. The Public Kick -Off Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2024 (In -Person) at the Fenn
Center (2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982), and Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (Virtually).
For more information about the meeting or to register for the virtual meeting option, please visit
the project website at www.GladesCutOffRoad.com.
15. MOTION TO ADJOURN