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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
6:00 PM
St. Lucie County Commission Chambers
2300 Virginia Avenue
3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
BOARD MEMBERS
District No. 5, Chair
CATHY TOWNSEND
District No. 1, Vice -Chair
CHRIS DZADOVSKY
District No. 2
LARRY LEET
District No. 3
LI N DA BARTZ
District No. 4
JAMIE FOWLER
Mission Statement
St. Lucie Works to deliver superior service that enhances our quality of life
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WELCOME
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Please turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the commission chambers.
Please mute the volume on all laptops and PDAs while in use in the commission chambers.
GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES —Attached is the agenda, which will determine the order of business conducted at today's Board
meeting.
INVOCATION -PLEDGE —To bring order and decorum to its meeting, the Board begins its meetings with an invocation followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance. Participation is voluntary.
CONSENT AGENDA — These items are considered routine and are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commissioner so requests.
REGULAR AGENDA — Proclamations, Presentations, Public Hearings, and Department requests are items, which the Commission will
discuss individually, usually in the order listed on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS —These items are usually heard on the first Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. However, if a
public hearing is scheduled for a meeting on the third Tuesday, which begins at 9 a.m., then public hearings will be heard at 9
a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. These time designations are intended to indicate that an item will not be addressed prior
to the listed time. The Chair will open each public hearing and asks anyone wishing to speak to come forward, one at a time.
Comments will be limited to five minutes, and must be pertinent to the agenda item being considered by the Board.
As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order
of presentation is: (1) County staff presents the details of the Board item (2) Commissioners comment (3) if a public hearing, the
Chair will ask for public comment, (4) further discussion and action by the Board.
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION — Please state your name and address, speaking clearly into the microphone. If you have backup
material, please have eight copies ready for distribution.
NON -AGENDA ITEMS — These items are presented by an individual Commissioner or staff as necessary at the conclusion of the
printed agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT — Time is allotted at the beginning of each meeting for general public comment. Please limit comments to three
minutes. Comments may pertain to any matter related to the Board's duties as the County's governing body. Comments in support
or opposition to candidates for public office are not pertinent to the Board's duties. This includes any speaker identifying himself or
herself as a candidate for public office.
DECORUM — Please be respectful of others' opinions.
MEETINGS — All Board meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. and on the
third Tuesdays at 9 a.m., unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers in the Roger
Poitras Administration Annex at 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, Fla. 34982. The Board schedules additional workshops throughout
the year necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Notice is provided of these workshops. Anyone with a disability
requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the Human Resources Department at 772-462-1456,
HumanResources@stlucieco.org or TDD 772-462-1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REVISIONS
S. PRESENTATIONS
There are no items scheduled.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
7. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 2024-152 - Proclaiming September 2024 as "Hunger Action Month" in St. Lucie
County, Florida
B. Resolution No. 24-159 - Proclaiming the week of September 17-23, 2024 as "Constitution Week" in
St. Lucie County, Florida
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There are no items scheduled.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 47
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. American Rescue Plan - Water Quality Project Funding Reallocations for River Park Baffle Box
- THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
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
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by the County Attorney.
2. Commissioner Leet's Appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Staff recommends the Board ratify Commissioner Leet's appointment of Erin Green to the
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
C. AIRPORT
Kimley Horn C20-03-309 WA#4 - 1st Amendment Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for Aerowest
Staff recommends approval of Work Authorization No. 4 First Amendment under Contract
C20-03-309 with Kimley Horn in the amount of $22,240.00 and permission for the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Interagency Agreement with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice for the Operation of
the Juvenile Assessment Center for FY24-25
Staff recommends the Board approve the Interagency Agreement with the Department of
Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for the operation of the Juvenile Assessment Center for FY24/25 and
authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as prepared by the County Attorney's Office.
Jail Diversion Contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast for FY24-25
Staff recommends the Board deem New Horizons as the provider in accordance with Florida
Statutes 287.057(3)(e)(6) and renew the contract with New Horizons for the wrap -around
services that are needed for jail diversion clients to begin October 1, 2024 through
September 30, 2025, with approval of the contract as drafted by the County Attorney's
Office.
Mental Health Court Manager Contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast for Mental
Health Court FY24-25
Staff recommends the Board deem New Horizons as the provider in accordance with F.S.
287.057(3)(e)(6), and renew the contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc. for
staffing the Mental Health Court Manager positions that work in the Mental Health Court,
and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as drafted by the County Attorney's Office. The
contract will continue services for the next fiscal year, October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025.
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4. Tenth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Okeechobee County for Pretrial Services
Staff recommends the Board approve the tenth amendment to the interlocal agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as prepared by the County Attorney's Office,
contingent upon Okeechobee County BOCC approval, and with authorization to adjust the
contract amount to reflect the amount finally agreed upon with Okeechobee County.
First Amendment to May 2, 2023 Road Impact Fee Funding Agreement - Peacock Blvd./St.
Lucie West Blvd. Intersection Improvements
Staff recommends that the Board approve the First Amendment to the May 2, 2023 Road
Impact Fee Funding Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the amendment as approved
by the County Attorney.
Interlocal Agreement with Okeechobee County for Drug Testing Services
Staff recommends the Board approve the interlocal agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign the agreement as prepared by the County Attorney's Office.
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Housing Division Rehabilitation Project - Change Order No. 1 to C24-01-094
Staff recommends Board approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $6,900.00 and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
F. LIBRARY SERVICES
1. State Aid to Libraries - Permission to Apply for Fiscal Year 2025
Staff recommends the BOCC grant permission to apply for the 2025 State Aid to Libraries
Grant, and for the Chair to sign the required grant forms as approved by the County Attorney
once the grant portal opens and forms become available.
G. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
1. New Restroom for North Causeway Island Park and Boat Ramp Improvement Project -
$300,000.00
Staff recommends Board approval to increase the North Causeway Island Park and Boat
Ramp Improvement Project in the amount of $300,000.00 to purchase a Volusia 6 Pre -Cast
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Concrete Restroom directly from Leesburg Concrete by "piggybacking" the Lake County
Contract RFP #22-908B in the amount of $265,948.20 and authorize the Chair to sign the
documents as prepared and approved by the County Attorney.
Wavier for Council of Social Agencies of St. Lucie County, Inc. Event - Request to Waive
Facility Use Fees for the Havert L. Fenn Center in the Amount of $337.50
Staff recommends Board approval to waive the facility fee of $337.50 as outlined in this
agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
Pepper Park Beach Expansion Project - Playground Improvement Project - $300,000.00
Staff recommends Board approve the Pepper Park Playground Improvement Project budget
of $300,000.00 and to purchase a new playground from Burke/Top Line Recreation Inc., per
the Omnia Contract #R220201, in the amount of $289,172.08 and authorize the Chair to sign
the documents as prepared and approved by the County Attorney.
H. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Naming Request - Jean Ellen Wilson Library at the St. Lucie County Regional History Center
Staff recommends the Board evaluate and approve the request to name the Library
(Research Room) within the St. Lucie County Regional History Center after Jean Ellen Wilson
in accordance with the St. Lucie County Public Facilities Naming Policy.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Award Bid No. 24-066 - North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer Construction - THIS ITEM IS
RELATED TOT E AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 24-066 to CK Contractors and
Development, LLC of West Palm Beach, Florida, in the amount of $11,819,585.00 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.
North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer Construction Engineering Services - THIS ITEM IS
RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUEPLAN
Staff recommends Board approval of the CHA Consulting, Inc. contract in the amount of
$608,825.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
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Grant Agreement Acceptance - FEMA Project 4673-030-R Grant for Emergency Generator
through the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program
Staff recommends Board approval of the attached grant agreement H1081 in the amount of
$138,659.76 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 I Lift Station and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney. Staff also recommends that the Board approve Resolution No. 24-162 and
authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as approved by the County Attorney.
J. PUBLIC WORKS
Edwards Road Reconstruction Oleander Avenue to US-1 Design -build Project - Final Board
Acceptance - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the Edwards Road Reconstruction Oleander Ave. to
US-1 Design -Build Project.
River Park Baffle Boxes Bid Award for Construction Contract for three Baffle Boxes to
Johnson -Davis in the Amount of $550,200.00. Also, Award for Construction Contract for two
Baffle Boxes to Environmental Land Development in the Amount of $263,645.74. - THIS ITEM
IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUELA
Staff recommends Board approval to award the contract to Johnson -Davis in the amount of
$550,200.00 for three of the five baffle boxes and Environmental Land Development for two
baffle box locations in the amount of $263,645.74 for the Water Quality Improvement
Project in the River Park subdivision and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved
by the County Attorney.
Staff also recommends Board approval of the CEI proposal to South Florida Engineering and
Consulting, in the amount of $181,101.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents
as approved by the County Attorney.
Oleander Avenue Sidewalk from Midway Road to South Market Project Final Acceptance -
THIS R J CT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX
Staff recommends Board final acceptance of the Oleander Avenue Sidewalk Project (Midway
Road to South Market Avenue) including the work performed under the Emergency Contracts
with Ranger Construction and PRP Construction.
Staff also recommends Board approval of Change Order No. 1 with PRP, in the amount of
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$17,647.15, for the drainage infrastructure repairs.
4. Glades Cut Off Road at the C-24 Canal Culvert Replacement - First Amendment
Staff recommends Board approval of the First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 1 in
the amount of $36,152.00 for the Glades Cut -Off Road at the C-24 Canal Culvert Replacement
project and authorization for the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney.
K. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
1. Resolution No. 24-136 - Creating a New Election Precinct in Tradition
The Supervisor of Elections recommends the Board of County Commissioners adopt
Resolution No. 24-136.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Resolution No. 2024-137 - Solid Waste Final Assessment Resolution
Staff recommends the Board adopt the Solid Waste Final Assessment Resolution and
authorize the Chair to sign the resolution.
Agriculture Education and Promotion Facility - Request for Funding - Adoption of Resolution
No. 24-153
Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution No. 24-153 and authorize the Chair to sign the
resolution.
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Rodriguez -Midway PNRD (Planned Nonresidential Development) Rezoning & Preliminary
Development Plan - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL (Continued from a June 4, 204 BOCC
Meeting & the Applicant has made a request o continue this item to the October 1, 2024
CCMeeting)
Staff recommends the Board approve the Planned Nonresidential Development and the
associated Preliminary Development Plan with staff -recommended conditions of approval,
via Resolution 2024-097, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
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Conditional Use for a 15,000 Square Foot Food Store within a Proposed Planned
Nonresidential Development (PNRD), Located on the South Side of Midway Road, 400 Feet
West of South 25th Street - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL (Continued from the June 4, 2024
CC Meeting & the Applicant as made a request to continue this item tot e October 1,
204 BOCCMeeting)
Staff recommends the Board approve a Conditional Use Permit for a 6,001- 15,000 square
foot food store in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Zoning District with conditions, via
Resolution 2024-108, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
DLF Citrus (FKA Sunbrite Citrus) Planned Non -Residential Development (PNRD) Rezoning &
Preliminary Plan - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed PNRD Rezoning & Preliminary Plan,
subject to conditions via draft Resolution 2024-167, authorizing the Chair to sign documents
as approved by the County Attorney.
4. Buc-ee's Petition to Amend the Land Development Code (LDC) Regarding Signs in the PRW
(Planned Retail Workplace) Zoning District, within the Towns, Villages and Countryside
Overlay - FIRST READING
Staff recommends the Board evaluate the proposed amendment of the LDC, a First Reading,
provide feedback or propose modifications, and schedule a Second Reading (Public Hearing)
of the Ordinance with modifications by Staff on September 17, 2024, at 9 am or soon
thereafter.
Buc-ee's Fort Pierce, LLC petition for Zoning Atlas Amendment (Rezoning) to PRW (Planned
Retail Workplace) and an associated Preliminary Development Plan - THIS ITEM ISQUASI-
Staff recommends the Board review the petition as detailed in the attached draft resolution,
and vote to continue the Public Hearing on the proposal to the September 17, 2024 Regular
Meeting, to be held at 9 am or soon thereafter, to be considered further after action on the
concurrent Land Development Code Text Amendment for Signs in the PRW Zoning District.
TDC Holdings, LLC (Guettler Brothers Construction) Petition to Rezone a +/- 36 Acre Parcel on
the west side of Sapp Road from the IX, Industrial Extraction Zoning District to the IL,
Industrial Light (28.5 acres) and IH, Industrial Heavy (7.5 acres) Zoning Districts - THIS ITEM IS
QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution 2024-165, authorizing the Chair to sign
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documents as approved by the County Attorney.
11. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
St. Lucie County, Florida - North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer Project - Special
Assessment Revenue Note - Series 2024 (North Hutchinson MSBU)
Staff recommends the Board approve the attached resolution authorizing the issuance of a
Special Assessment Revenue Note, Series 2024 and authorization for the Chair to sign the
documents as approved by the County Attorney. Staff also recommends that the Board
approve the recommendation of the County's Financial Advisor to award the proposal to
finance the 2024 Note to South State Bank.
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Fort Pierce Storage - Site Plan for self -storage facility, including RV storage, at 6019 U.S.
Highway 1, Fort Pierce in the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District - THIS ITEM IS QUASI -
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Major Site Plan, with conditions, via Resolution
2024-166, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
12. UPCOMING MEETING
A. 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.
B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, September 10,
2024 at 9am 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 a Regular meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024
at 9am in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
D. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Final Budget Hearing on Thursday, September 19,
2024 at 6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at
2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
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13. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. In recognition of World Rabies Day, St. Lucie County's Animal Safety Division will host its 3rd
annual, drive -up rabies vaccination event at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28
from 8 to 11 a.m. This event is free for residents of the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County
and $10 for residents of the City of Fort Pierce and the City of Port St. Lucie. Pre -registration is
required, so staff can make sure all owners and animals are in the county's system at the time of
vaccination to keep the lines moving. Pre -registration opens Sunday, Sept. 1 and closes Thursday,
Sept. 26 at 4 p.m.
As a part of this outreach event, microchips will also be available at no cost to the pet owner for
residents of the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County and $10 for residents of the City of Fort
Pierce and Port St. Lucie, if they are not already microchipped. Residents will be required to
register their pets with the appropriate animal control agency after the event has concluded.
14. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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