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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
1:00 PM
St. Lucie County Commission Chambers
2300 Virginia Avenue
3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
BOARD MEMBERS
District No. 5, Chair
CATHY TOWNSEND
District No. 1, Vice -Chair
CHRIS DZADOVSKY
District No. 2
LARRY LEET
District No. 3
LI N DA BARTZ
District No. 4
JAMIE FOWLER
Mission Statement
St. Lucie Works to deliver superior service that enhances our quality of life
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Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM
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
There are no items scheduled.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
There are no items scheduled.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal Meeting of July 16, 2024.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of July 16, 2024.
C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of August 6, 2024.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 44 - 46
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. American Rescue Plan - Utility Funding Reallocation to North Hutchinson Island Septic to
Sewer - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
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Staff recommends Board approval of reallocating the American Rescue Plan funding in the
amount of $2,000,000.00 from the Lakewood Park Potable Water project to the North
Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer Utility project, and authorization the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
American Rescue Plan - Water Quality Project Funding Reallocations for Indian River Estates
Drainage Phase III & River Park Baffle Box Program -THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE
AMERICAN RESCUELA
Staff recommends Board approval to reallocate the American Rescue Plan funding as listed in
the Financial Impact section, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved
by the County Attorney.
C. AIRPORT
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Memorandum of Agreement to Reimburse CBP
Staff recommends approval of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Memorandum of
Agreement to Reimburse CBP in the amount of $177,539.25 and permission for the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant 3-12-0023-041-2024 Acceptance Advanced
Planning Study to Expand Runway 10R/28L $154,509.00
Staff recommends approval of the FAA's Grant 3-12-0023-041-2024 Advanced Planning Study
to Expand Runway 10R/28L along with resolution 2024-154 and authorization for the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Job Growth Investment Grant (JGIG) for Costco Wholesale Corporation for the Creation of
265 New Jobs
Staff recommends the Board approve the Job Growth Investment Grant Agreement with
Costco Wholesale Corporation and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by
the County Attorney.
PFAS Products Liability Litigation - In re: Aqueous Film -Forming Foams Products Liability
Litigation, MDL No. 2:18mn-2873 (D.S.C.), City of Camden, et al., v. Tyco Fire Products LP,
Case No. 2:24-cv- 02321-RMG
Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM
Staff recommends the Board approve opting -out of the litigation and the settlement.
3. Revocable License Agreement - 8306 Kenwood Rd - Lakewood Park - Unit No. 5 - William
Keith Buck and Trisha Bice - Parcel ID 1301-605-0328-000-9
Mr. Buck and Ms. Bice are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood
fence along the north side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement
per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 5. 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. Buck and Ms. Bice pay to record the agreement in the
public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
4. Ordinance - Establishing the Bedner Farms Community Development District - Permission to
Advertise
Staff recommends the Board grant permission to advertise the ordinance.
Resolution No. 24-161 - A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County Delegating Authority to the County Administrator or his Designee to Review
Proposals for Group Insurance Coverages, Negotiate Group Insurance Packages for County
Employees and Present said Packages to the Board for Final Approval
Staff recommends the Board delegate authority to the County Administrator or his designee
to review proposals for group insurance coverages, negotiate group insurance packages for
county employees, sign the various documents presented by the County's Broker for
signature, to include forms and endorsements, and to ratify previously executed documents.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Piggyback Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Vegetation
Management Continuing Contract with Earth Balance Corporation
Staff recommends the Board approve to piggyback off FWC17/18-82 with Earth Balance
Corporation and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
F. HUMAN RESOURCES
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1. Employee Health Insurance Plan - Proposed 2025 Rates
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed 2025 contribution rates for the Employee
Health Insurance Plan.
G. 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 $6,013,089.00.
2. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24-041 - Professional Engineering Services — Prima Vista
Blvd. from Airoso Blvd. to US 1 Access Management Project - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED Y
THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firm for RFQ No. 24-041 and permission
to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with the highest ranked proposer, Kimley-Horn &
Associates, 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
ranked firm.
3. Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 24-055 - Develop Aero West Parcels at Treasure Coast
International Airport
Staff recommends Board approval of the selection committee recommendation for RFP No.
24-055 and permission to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with Aircraft Turbine Works, LLC.
• If negotiations are successful, award the contract to Aircraft Turbine Works, LLC and
authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County
Attorney.
4. Permission to Piggyback Martin County Contract No. RFP2021-3318 with Hennis Construction
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Co., Inc.
Staff recommends Board approval of the piggyback of Martin County Contract No. RFP2021-
3318 with Hennis Construction Company, Inc., and authorization for the Chair to sign the
contract as approved by the County Attorney.
H. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
North Causeway Island Parks and Boat Ramp Improvement Project - FP&L $175,551.00
Staff recommends Board approval for Florida Power and Light to perform work as stated in
Lum Sum Relocation Agreement in the amount of $175,551.00 and authorize the Chair to
sign documents as prepared and approved by the County Attorney.
Change Order No. 01 to C24-02-185 St. Lucie County Service Garage Fuel Tank Upgrade
Staff recommends Board approval to proceed with change order No.01 for contract C24-02-
185 St. Lucie County Fuel Tank Upgrade utilizing contingency funds in the amount of
$76,274.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County
Attorney.
3. Savannas Recreation Area Lease Agreement - Mobile Home Space
Staff recommends Board approval of a new lease agreement with Tad Lindstadt for the space
for a mobile home on the Savannas Recreation Area property as outlined in this agenda
memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Permission to Advertise a County Initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment for
Section 8.00.04 - Fences, Walls, Berms and Section 8.00.05 - Swimming Pools
Staff recommends the Board approve permission to advertise the drafted ordinance and
have staff schedule the first of three public hearings, the first being before the Planning &
Zoning Commission.
Approval of Work Authorization No. 13 to Contract C20-01-222 for Kimley Horn & Associates,
Inc.
Staff recommends Board approval of the Work Authorization No.13 with Kimley Horn &
Associates to provide for traffic and transportation impact reviews for site plan submittals,
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on an as needed basis and permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
Hodge Acres Plat - 8960 & 8990 Carlton Road, Port St. Lucie, FL.
Staff recommends the Board approve the Hodge Acres Plat, authorizing the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
J. PORT, INLET & BEACHES
1. Interlocal Agreement - Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency and St. Lucie County
Staff recommends Board approval of the attached interlocal agreement with the FPRA Board
for the future distribution of up to $2.0 million to assist the County in projects consistent
with the recitals contained therein, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
K. PUBLIC SAFETY
State of Florida E911 Agreement Amendment #1 and Amendment #2
Staff recommends Board acceptance of Amendment No.1, to extend Agreement expiration
date to November 26, 2024, and Amendment No. 2, increasing grant award by $11,514.96, to
the State of Florida E-911 Board Grant Award Agreement No. S21-22-05-26 and authorization
for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
2. First Amendment to Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Palm Beach
County & St. Lucie County for Interoperable 800 MHz Public Safety Radio System
Staff recommends the Board approve the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated
Interlocal Agreement between Palm Beach County & St. Lucie County for Interoperable 800
MHz Public Safety Radio System and authorize the Chair to sign the First Amendment to the
Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement.
State of Florida Agreement - Motorola Next Generation Core Service (NGCS)
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the State of Florida E-911 Board Grant Award No.
526-24-07-26 in the amount of $2,146,069.80 and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
4. State of Florida Agreement 911 - Telephony Recording System
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Staff recommends Board acceptance of the State of Florida E-911 Board Grant Award No.
S26-24-07-27 in the amount of $240,930.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
L. PUBLIC UTILITIES
2024-2025 Sole Source Vendors for Utilities Division
Staff recommends Board approval of the bid waiver and sole source determination for the
purchase of parts, equipment, services, and supplies for the maintenance and operation of
the Utilities Division water and wastewater treatment facilities from the listed proposed sole
source vendors, and authorization for the Chair to execute all applicable contract and
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
South Florida Water Management District Indian River Lagoon License Plate Grant
Agreement No. 4600005037 - North Hutchinson Island Private Drive A1A Septic to Sewer
Project
Staff recommends Board approval of the attached resolution (RES-2024-150) and grant
agreement No. 4600005037 with South Florida Water Management District in the amount of
$15,000.00 for North Hutchinson Island Private Drive A1A Septic to Sewer Project and
authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Amendment #1 to Contract C22-09-730 with CAPTEC Engineering, Inc. for Professional
Engineering Services for the design and permitting of water and wastewater lines along
Midway Road - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUEPLAN
Staff recommends Board approval of Amendment #1 to C22-09-730 with CAPTEC Engineering
in the amount of $215,500.00 for ARP Midway Road Force Main Design project and
authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney.
4. Amendment #2 to Contract C23-10-919 with Masteller & Moler, Inc. for Professional Services
for the Design and Permitting of Water Lines along Range Line Road
Staff recommends Board approval of Amendment #2 to C23-10-919 with Masteller & Moler,
Inc. in the amount of $74,465.00 for Range Line Road Water Main Design project and
authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney.
Grant Agreement Acceptance - FEMA Project Grant for Emergency Generator through the
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM
Staff recommends Board approval of the attached grant agreement in the amount of
$66,189.84 between St. Lucie County and Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM)
for the purchase and installation of a permanent stand-by generator at the Portofino Shores
II Lift Station and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Staff also recommends that the Board approve Resolution No. 24-158 and authorize the
Chair to sign the Resolution as approved by the County Attorney.
M. PUBLIC WORKS
Award of Bid No. 24-075, Ancient Oaks Preserve Wet Pond Construction Bid Award to
Environmental Land Development, Inc in the amount of $430,383.63 and request to contact
for CEI services with Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. in the amount of $199,887.50 - THIS ITEM
Staff recommends Board approval to award the contract to Environmental Land
Development, Inc. in the amount of $430,105.38 for the construction of Ancient Oaks
Preserve Wet Pond; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
Staff also recommends Board approval of the CEI proposal to Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. in
the amount of $199,887.50 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by
the County Attorney.
Bid Waiver and Sole Source Determination for FY24-25
Staff recommends Board approval of bid waiver and sole source determination for the
purchase of parts and services for various heavy equipment and traffic signal systems for the
Road and Bridge Division and authorization for the Chair to execute contracts as approved by
the County Attorney.
Award Bid No. 24-076 - Median and Right-of-way Mowing and Maintenance Services
Staff recommends Board approval for the award of Bid No. 24-076, Median and Right -of -Way
Mowing and Maintenance Services, to the lowest responsive bidder, STS Maintain Services
Inc, and authorization for the Chair to sign the contracts as approved by the County Attorney.
4. Store Space Port St. Lucie at 8770 Glades Cut off Road - Fee -In -Lieu Sidewalk Construction in
the amount of $15,334.00
Staff recommends Board approval of the fee -in -lieu of construction agreement with
STORAGE CAP PORT ST. LUCIE, LP, accept funds in the amount of $15,334.00 and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
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Special Assessment Notice of Intent - MSBU Permission to Advertise Public Hearings
Staff recommends Board's permission to advertise a public hearing to consider use of the
uniform method of collecting special assessments to be held at the Board's regular day
meeting on October 15, 2024.
N. TRANSIT
First Amendment to the Via Mobility Contract (C21-05-584) to Continue Providing an App and
Software for the ART On -Demand Microtransit Service
Staff recommends Board approval of the first amendment to the contract with Via Mobility
(C21-05-584) to extend the term by one year with the option to further extend upon written
mutual agreement of the parties by a period of 24 months and to amend the fees for the
service.
Sole Source Radio Replacement for Transit Vehicles
Staff recommends Board approval of radio Sole Source procurement for transit vehicles, and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Resolution - Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Amendment
Staff recommends Board approval of the budget resolution amending the fiscal year 2023-
2024 budget.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
Property Clean-up Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) Annual Assessment Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of the Property Clean-up Special Assessment District
Annual Assessment resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved
by the County Attorney.
12. REGULAR AGENDA
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A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Resolution No. 2024-157 - Approving Certain Incentives on Behalf of Project KING
Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution No. 2024-157 and authorize the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director
No formal vote is necessary as this is only a discussion item.
13. UPCOMING MEETING
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 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 Tentative Budget Hearing on Thursday, September
5, 2024 at 6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at
2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, September 10,
2024 at gam in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at
2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners and the Environmental Resources
Department will host a grand opening / ribbon cutting for the county's newest environmental
preserve, Lake Indrio Preserve, on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. Located in northern St. Lucie
County, off U.S. 1 across from FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Lake Indrio Preserve
boasts gorgeous, newly built amenities for picnicking, fishing, kayaking and spending time in the
outdoors. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and park at the Indrio Savannahs Preserve parking
lot, located at 5275 Tozour Road, where a shuttle will provide transportation to the new preserve
area.
B. St. Lucie County's Animal Safety, Services and Protection Division is hosting a Dog Days of Summer
Adoption Event that takes place Thursday, Aug. 29, Friday, Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10
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a.m. to 4 p.m at the county's animal shelter, located at 3404 W. Midway Road in Fort Pierce.
Animals that have been at the county facility for more than 30 days will be available for adoption
at no cost, while animals that have been at the facility for less than 30 days will be available for
half-price adoptions. For more information about the dogs available for adoption, including images
and breed descriptions, please visit: www.stlucieco.gov/adopt.
15. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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