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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 21, 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
*Revised Final on 5/17
Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2024 9:00 AM
WELCOME
All meetings are televised.
All meetings provided with wireless internet access for public convenience.
Please turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the commission chambers.
Please mute the volume on all laptops and PDAs while in use in the commission chambers.
GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES —Attached is the agenda, which will determine the order of business conducted at today's Board
meeting.
INVOCATION -PLEDGE —To bring order and decorum to its meeting, the Board begins its meetings with an invocation followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance. Participation is voluntary.
CONSENT AGENDA — These items are considered routine and are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commissioner so requests.
REGULAR AGENDA — Proclamations, Presentations, Public Hearings, and Department requests are items, which the Commission will
discuss individually, usually in the order listed on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS —These items are usually heard on the first Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. However, if a
public hearing is scheduled for a meeting on the third Tuesday, which begins at 9 a.m., then public hearings will be heard at 9
a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. These time designations are intended to indicate that an item will not be addressed prior
to the listed time. The Chair will open each public hearing and asks anyone wishing to speak to come forward, one at a time.
Comments will be limited to five minutes, and must be pertinent to the agenda item being considered by the Board.
As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order
of presentation is: (1) County staff presents the details of the Board item (2) Commissioners comment (3) if a public hearing, the
Chair will ask for public comment, (4) further discussion and action by the Board.
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION — Please state your name and address, speaking clearly into the microphone. If you have backup
material, please have eight copies ready for distribution.
NON -AGENDA ITEMS — These items are presented by an individual Commissioner or staff as necessary at the conclusion of the
printed agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT — Time is allotted at the beginning of each meeting for general public comment. Please limit comments to three
minutes. Comments may pertain to any matter related to the Board's duties as the County's governing body. Comments in support
or opposition to candidates for public office are not pertinent to the Board's duties. This includes any speaker identifying himself or
herself as a candidate for public office.
DECORUM — Please be respectful of others' opinions.
MEETINGS — All Board meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. and on the
third Tuesdays at 9 a.m., unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers in the Roger
Poitras Administration Annex at 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, Fla. 34982. The Board schedules additional workshops throughout
the year necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Notice is provided of these workshops. Anyone with a disability
requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the Human Resources Department at 772-462-1456,
HumanResources@stlucieco.org or TDD 772-462-1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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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. Recognition of the History and Impact of "Vinny Ball" in St. Lucie County
B. 2024 St. Lucie Earth Day Festival Highlights
C. Recognition of St. Lucie County Employee, David S. Ard, Engineering Division Drafting Technician
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 24-087 - Proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in St. Lucie
County, Florida
B. Resolution No. 24-092 - Proclaiming May 2024 as National Foster Care Awareness Month in St.
Lucie County, Florida
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There are no items scheduled.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 31- 32
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B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Revocable License Agreement - 5213 Deer Run Drive - Holiday Pines Subdivision Phase III -
John R. Sims and Heather M. Sims - Parcel ID 1313-502-0028-000-7
Mr. and Mrs. Sims are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 4' aluminum
fence with a gate along the north, west, and south sides of the property, within the County's
60' Drainage Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 19. 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, 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. Sims pay to record the agreement in the
public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Revocable License Agreement - 325 Shady Lane - River Park - Unit 2 - Ihosvany R. Cedeno,
Raeanna Luz Cabrera, and Ray Cabrera - Parcel ID 3419-510-0071-000-9
Mr. Cedeno, Ms. Cabrera, and Mr. Cabrera are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to
install a 6' galvanized steel fence with gates along the sides and rear of the property, within
the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed
Book 224, Page 453. They understand that if the County Engineer determines the fence and
gates are causing flooding, drainage problems, or for other needs in the area, the fence and
gates will need to be removed or relocated at their expense.
Engineering, Road & Bridge, Water Quality, and the City of Port 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 the Owners pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Resolution No. 2024-104 - Right -of -Way Donation - 20' of Right -of -Way along Campbell Road
from Julie Ann Lubarsky - Parcel ID 2309-314-0000-000-8 - ITEM PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING
4. "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement - 401 Campbell Road - Julie Ann Lubarsky -
Parcel ID 2309-314-0000-000-8
Ms. Lubarkky is requesting an "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement to keep her 4'
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wood fence with three gates at its present location, just east of the property line in the
future donated right-of-way of Campbell Road. The right-of-way donation and license
agreement are a condition of approval of PDS Order 2024-035. The fence location is depicted
in Exhibit A. She understands 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 her expense.
Engineering, Road & Bridge, and Water Quality have reviewed the license agreement and
have no objections.
Staff recommends the Board approve the "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement,
authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and direct Ms. Lubarsky pay to record the
agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
"After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement - 3209 Live Oak Lane - River Oak Estates - Lot
49 - Reesa Roberts - Parcel ID 2430-502-0049-000-3
Ms. Roberts is requesting an "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement to keep her 6'
wood fence with gates along the west, north, and south sides of the property, within the
County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 5. 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, and Water Quality have reviewed the "After the Fact" 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 Ms. Roberts pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Permission to Advertise - Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption - Proposed an
Ordinance amending Ordinance 2022-023 to reflect the name change from FedEx Ground
Package System Inc. to Federal Express Corporation, AKA FedEx Express, which is located at
13701 SW Anthony F. Sansone Sr. Blvd, Port St. Lucie FL 34953.
Staff recommends the Board grant permission to advertise the proposed ordinance for a
public hearing on June 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard.
Resolution No. 24-083 - Proclaiming Saturday, May 25, 2024 as Family Abduction Awareness
Day in St. Lucie County, Florida
8. Resolution No. 24-106 - Proclaiming May 18-24, 2024 as National Safe Boating Week in St.
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Lucie County, Florida
9. Ratify Appointments of the Election of the Chair and Vice -Chair on the Value Adjustment
Board - ADD
Staff recommends the Board ratify the appointment of Commissioner Bartz as Chair and
Commissioner Fowler as Vice -Chair back to the November 22, 2022 BOCC meeting.
C. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. 2024 Summer of Success - Grant Agreement
Staff recommends Board approval of the increased allocation from $53,000.00 to $68,000.00
for the 2024 program, approval of the grant agreement for the Summer of Success program,
and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
D. 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 $9,675,314.00.
2. Fixed Asset Inventory - Property Record Removal
Staff recommends Board authorization to remove fixed assets as reflected on the attached
property inventory lists from the capital asset inventories of St. Lucie County Board of County
Commissioners.
E. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
1. Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County School Board - CDL Training in the Parking Lot of
3855 S. US 1 Ft Pierce (Logistics Center)
Staff recommends the Board approve the interlocal agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign the agreement.
F. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. ROK Technologies - GIS Hosting and Managed Services Solution
Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2024 9:00 AM
Staff asks the Board to authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as drafted by the County
Attorney's Office.
2. Four New Position Requests - Building Inspector, Plans Examiner, GIS Technician, and Zoning
Technician
Staff recommends Board approval for four (4) new full-time employees: Building Inspector,
Plans Examiner, GIS Technician, and Zoning Technician.
G. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Interlocal Agreement for the Public Safety Emergency Communications Center and 911 Board
of Governors
Staff recommends the Board allow the Chair to execute the amendment and restatement of
the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with and between the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, City of
Fort Pierce Police Department, City of Port St. Lucie Police Department and the St. Lucie
County Fire District.
H. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Bid Award No. 24-033 Subdivision No. 1 Mowing and Maintenance
Staff recommends Board approval for the award of Bid Award No. 24-033 Subdivision No. 1
Mowing and Maintenance to the lowest responsive bidder, Clear Zone Maintenance Inc., and
authorization for the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney.
2. Bid Award No. 24-034 Subdivision No. 2 Mowing and Maintenance
Staff recommends Board approval for the award of Bid Award No. 24-034 Subdivision No. 2
Mowing and Maintenance to the lowest responsive bidder, Property Works and
authorization for the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney.
3. Bid Award No. 24-035 Subdivision No. 3 Mowing and Maintenance
Staff recommends Board approval for the award of Bid Award No. 24-035 Subdivision No. 3
Mowing and Maintenance to the lowest responsive bidder, Mow 4 Less, LLC. and
authorization for the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney.
4. Selvitz Road Culvert Replacement at North St. Lucie River Water Control District (NSLRWCD)
Canal 102 - Final Acceptance - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED Y THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES
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Staff recommends Board acceptance of the Selvitz Road Culvert Replacement at NSLRWCD
Canal 102 Project.
5. Old Dixie Highway over Taylor Creek Bridge Replacement Design - Amendment 3 - THIS
PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX
Staff recommends Board approval of Amendment No. 3 to Contract C21-03-264 for the Old
Dixie Highway over Taylor Creek Bridge Replacement project in the amount of $119,522.47
and authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney.
TRANSIT
Authorization Resolution — Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311 Program -
operating assistance — Grant Acceptance & Authorization Resolution for Financial Project
Number 454671-1-84-23.
The FTA Non -Urbanized Area Annual Formula Program (Section 5311) provides operating and
capital assistance to eligible recipients that operate/contract public transportation services
for non -urbanized rural and small urban areas. The grant funds are provided to the state and
then distributed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). St. Lucie County's
Transit Department applied for a competitive opportunity for off cycle operating funding for
FFY 2023. The total project cost is $248,000.00. The FDOT award is $124,000.00 and requires
a local match of $124,000.00, which will be met through the St. Lucie County Municipal
Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) Fund.
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the FTA/FDOT Section 5311 operating assistance
grant (Financial Project Number 454671-1-84-23) authorizing resolution and permission for
the Chair to sign all applicable documents as approved by the County Attorney. The FDOT
award is $124,000.00 and the local match is $124,000.00.
2. Grant Acceptance - Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 - Seniors and Individuals with
Disabilities Capital Assistance Program. These funds will be allocated for the purpose of
purchasing four vehicles to provide services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The
total project cost is an estimated $659,344.00. The County's share will be an estimated
$65,935.00, which will come from the Public Transit Municipal Taxing Unit (MSTU)
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the Federal Transit Administration's Section 5310
Program (awarded by the Florida Department of Transportation, FDOT) in the amount of
$659,344.00, approval of the budget resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
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3. Resolution No. 2024-102 Amending Resolution No. 10-245
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2024-102 and permission for the Chair
to sign all applicable documents as approved by the County Attorney.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC WORKS
Culvert 2024-04 Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) - Assessment Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2024-103, the Culvert 2024-04 MSBU
Final Assessment Resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved
by the County Attorney.
12. REGULAR AGENDA
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. 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 Regular meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2024 at 6pm
in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia
Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. In partnership with Indian River State College's Small Business Development Center, the Sunshine
Kitchen will host a six -week financial management workshop that is designed to teach business
owners how to overcome common challenges to help their businesses become more profitable.
This workshop takes place on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting May 23 through
June 27 at the Sunshine Kitchen, located at 7550 Pruitt Research Center Road in Fort Pierce. The
cost to attend the six -week workshop is $499 per person. However, the first 20 participants who
register will have their program fee waived — thanks to a generous donation from a local sponsor.
To register, visit: https:Hfloridasbdc.org/find/irsc. For questions, please email: fsbdc@irsc.edu.
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B. The St. Lucie County Oxbow Eco-Center Summer Camps are filling up. However, there are few
spots left for the following camps:
Preserve Pals Camp runs June 10-14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Designed for campers entering grades 9-
12 (ages 14-17). This immersive camp is a hybrid of work and play. Campers will receive 40 hours
of community service credit to go towards student requirements.
Oxbow Archery Camp: Two sessions: Junior Camp runs June 17-21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Designed
for campers entering grades 6-8 (ages 11-14). Senior Camp runs July 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Designed for campers entering grades 9-12 (ages 14-17). No experience required. All equipment
provided.
Camps run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and includes off -site field trips every day. Fee is $230 per student.
Sign up by visiting OxbowEco.com. Limited scholarships are available. For assistance, questions, or
scholarship application call 772-785-5833 or email oxbow@stlucieco.org.
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