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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 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. 4, Chair
JAMIE FOWLER
District No. 2, Vice -Chair
LARRY LEET
District No. 1
JAMES CLASBY
District No. 3
ERIN LOWRY
District No. 5
CATHY TOWNSEND
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
There are no items scheduled.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of October 15, 2024.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal meeting of November 12, 2024.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 6 - 8
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. New Horizons of the Treasure Coast - Grant Agreement in the amount of $1,072,614.00 for
Fiscal Year 2025
Staff recommends the Board approve the New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Grant
Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
2. Award Bid No. 24-112 to Treasure Coast General Contractors for the Sunshine Kitchen Walk-
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in Cooler/Freezer Installation
Staff recommends the Board approve awarding BID No. 24-112 to Treasure Coast General
Contractors for the amount of $186,473.90 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as
approved by the County Attorney.
American Rescue Plan - Water Quality Project Funding Reallocations for River Park - Baffle
Boxes (6 - 8) - 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
by the County Attorney.
4. American Rescue Plan - Water Quality Project Funding Reallocation to Sheraton Plaza - THIS
ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUEPLAN
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.
Appointments to the Children's Services Council
Staff recommends the Board approve the two additional applicants and direct staff to include
them with the eight previously approved to submit to the Governor.
C. AIRPORT
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA)
FM 451556-1 ILS (Instrument Landing System) Replacement 10R/28L - $625,000.00
Staff recommends Board acceptance of FDOT's Public Transportation Grant Agreement
(PTGA) FM 451556-1 ILS Replacement, approve Resolution No. 2024-234 and authorization
for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
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"After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement - 762 Altura St - River Park - Unit 3 - Ryan
Shoemaker - Parcel ID 3419-515-0110-000-0
Mr. Shoemaker is requesting an "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement to keep his 6'
vinyl fence with gates along the east, west, and south sides of the property, within the
County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book
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226, Page 181. He 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 his expense.
Engineering, Road & Bridge, Water Quality, and the City of Port Saint Lucie Utilities
Department have reviewed the "After the Fact" Revocable 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 Mr. Shoemaker pay to record the
agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Eleventh Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with City of Port St. Lucie - Traffic Control and
Security - St Lucie County Sports Complex - C88-06-074
Staff recommends the Board approve the amendment to the interlocal agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign the amendment.
Appointments of the Chair and Vice -Chair on the Value Adjustment Board
Staff recommends the Board appoint Commissioner Fowler as Chair and Commissioner Lowry
as Vice -Chair.
4. Ninth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office - Traffic
Control and Security - CO2-02-261
Staff recommends the Board approve the Ninth Amendment to the February 19, 2002
Interlocal Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the amendment.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Work Camper Agreement - Brandon & Pearl Katz at Petravice Family Preserve
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Camper Agreement with Brandon and Pearl Katz
and authorization for Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Work Camper Agreement - Daniel Hutchinson at Petravice Family Preserve
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Camper Agreement Amendment memorializing
the relocation of Daniel Hutchinson from Work Camper at Bluefield Ranch Preserve to Work
Camper at the Petravice Family Preserve and authorization for Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
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Work Camper Agreement - Alicia Castle at Richard E. Becker Preserve
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Camper Agreement Amendment with Alicia Castle
and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
F. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
1. Sheriff Administration Roof Restoration and Water Proofing - $1,525,873.00
Staff recommends Board approval to proceed with the roof restoration and sealing of flat
roof as outlined in Garland Proposal # 25-FL-241159 via US Communities Contract MICPA
Roofing and Waterproofing in the amount of $1,525,873.00 and authorize the Chair to sign
the agreement as approved by the County Attorney.
Bid Award No. 24-106 Fairgrounds Metal Siding Upgrade for Ticket Booth and FFA Building -
$65,177.98
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No.24-106 to Native Roofing Solutions, LLC,
in the amount of $65,177.98 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the
County Attorney.
G. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Budget Amendment for Work Authorization No 12. Calvin, Giordano & Associates Inc. to
complete St. Lucie County's Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) Based Comprehensive
Plan Amendments and Urban Service Boundary (USB) Expansion Assessment Study
Staff recommends Board approval for the budget amendment for work authorization No. 12
with Calvin, Giordano and Associates (CGA) and permission to execute documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
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NICE Systems Inc.- Contract for 911 Telephony Recorder Upgrade and Redundancy Project
Staff recommends Board acceptance of Nice Systems Inc. Contract and authorization for the
Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
NICE Systems Inc. On -Premise Maintenance Support Agreement for 911 Emergency
Communications Center
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Staff recommends Board acceptance of NICE Systems Inc. On -Premise Maintenance Support
Agreement and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
Annual Maintenance Agreement for Generators at Emergency Operations Center
Staff recommends approval of the renewal of the maintenance agreement with Ring Power
and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
4. Approval of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Renewal Applications
Staff recommends the Board determine COPCN holders MV Transportation, Inc (Class F), Re -
Assure Non -Emergency Transport (Class F), Sr. Paradise Transport (Class F) are in compliance
with the terms of their certificates and Chapter 18, Article III, Life Support Services, of the
County Code, approve the renewal applications, and authorize the Chair to sign the
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for each respective provider extending the
Certificate by two (2) years.
Extension of Temporary Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for TMC
Transport, Inc.
Staff recommends Board approval of the extension of TMC Transport, Inc.'s temporary
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to December 12, 2024.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Award of BID-24-111 for the Transportation of Landfill Leachate for the St. Lucie County Solid
Waste Baling & Recycling Facility on an as needed, Emergency Basis
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 24-111 to Accurate Septic Services, Inc.,
and permission for the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney.
J. PUBLIC WORKS
Request to Award Bid No. 25-005 for Construction of the Sheraton Plaza Stormwater
Treatment Area - THIS ITEM IS RELATEDTOT E AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Staff recommends Board approval to award the contract to CK Contractors and Development
LLC., in the amount of $2,401,074.90 for the construction of the Sheraton Plaza Stormwater
Treatment Area; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
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Staff also recommends Board approval of the CEI proposal to Culpepper and Terpening, Inc.
in the amount of $233,402.50 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved
by the County Attorney.
Request to Award Bid 25-004 for the River Park Baffle Boxes Construction Project in the
amount of $752,389.98 - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Staff recommends Board approval to award the contract to Ferreira Construction Co. Inc. in
the amount of $752,389.98 for the remaining three baffle boxes for the Water Quality
Improvement Project in the River Park subdivision and to 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 $102,112.50 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents
as approved by the County Attorney.
Request to Award Bid No. 24-100 for Construction of the Johnston Road Bridge over C-25
(940071) Bridge Repair Project and Approval of Post Design Services - THIS PROJECT IS
FUNDED Y THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX
Staff recommends Board approval to Award Bid No. 24-100 to RJ Engineering Construction
Corp. for the construction of the Johnston Road Bridge over C-25 (940071) Bridge Repair
project in the amount of $831,293.00 and to authorize the work authorization with Kimley-
Horn Inc., for post -design services in the amount of $49,270.00 and to authorize the Chair to
sign documents approved by the County Attorney.
K. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
1. Reimbursement for Overtime and Benefits for Hurricane Milton and Budget Amendment in
the amount of $411,152.00
Staff recommends the Board approve the request for reimbursement and budget
amendment in the amount of $411,152.00.
Law Enforcement Impact Fee Request in the Amount of $2,506,118.00 - ITEM AMENDED
Staff recommends Board approval of the Sheriff's Office request for an amendment to the
distribution schedule for FY25 - $2,506,118.00.
L. TRANSIT
Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 3, 2024 6:00 PM
1. Authorization Resolution - FY25 Block Grant FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation)
The State Public Transit Block Grant Program was enacted by the Florida Legislature to
provide a stable source of funding for public transit. The grant funds are provided by the
state and then distributed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and can be
used for capital and operating expenses. Each funding year, a new grant allocation is
provided in an agreement known as a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) for the
new state fiscal year.
Staff recommends Board approval of the FY25 FDOT Block Grant (FM #407187-4-84-01) and
authorizing resolution and permission for the Chair to sign all applicable documents as
approved by the County Attorney. The total project cost is $1,925,282.00.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Second Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 2024-038 - Land Development Code Text Amendment
County Initiated Amendment of Chapter XIII, Building Regulations And Public Works
Construction Manual
This is the second of two public hearings. Staff recommends that the Board adopt proposed
Ordinance No. 2024-038.
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Rainbow Groves Future Land Use Map Amendment from AG-5 (Agricultural-5) to MXD
(Mixed Use Development) with Associated Subarea Policies - ADOPTION A I G
CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER12,2024 MEETING
Based on the evaluation in the staff report, staff concludes that this proposed amendment of
the Future Land Use Map, including the Mixed Use Activity Area Plan and the Specific Use
Area Policies is consistent with the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan.
Staff recommends the Board evaluate the Florida Department of Commerce Objections,
Recommendations, and Comments (ORC) Report, the County's responses, the Applicants'
responses and the revised Traffic Impact Analysis, and consider the revised Sub -Area Policies
proposed for adoption of the proposed Future Land Use Map amendment as contained in
draft Ordinance 2024-33. Staff recommends approval of the proposed Future Land Use Map
amendment with Rainbow Groves Specific Use Activity Areas for heavy industrial, light
industrial & light industrial/commercial uses & specific use policies. Approving the
Amendment Adoption includes authorization of the Chair to sign documents as approved by
the County Attorney and filing with the Department of Commerce.
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4540 N. Kings Highway Planned Unit Development (PUD) Rezoning with Preliminary
Development Plan - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL - ATTACHMENT AMENDED
Staff recommends the Board approve the requested amendment of the Zoning Atlas and the
Preliminary Development Plan and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as
recommended by the County Attorney.
Land Development Code Text Amendment - County Initiated Code Amendment for Fencing
Staff recommends the Board vote to schedule the 2nd Reading of the proposed Ordinance on
January 7, 2025, for consideration of adoption.
C. PUBLIC WORKS
Staff initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment to Update the Mining Permit
Exemption Process - First Reading
Staff recommends Board approval of the amendments to the land development text code on
first reading and permission to proceed with the second reading at a Public Hearing to be
held at the Board's regular meeting on January 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon as possible
thereafter.
Mining Permit for Florida Rock Industries, Inc. (Ft. Pierce Quarry) located at 14171 Range Line
Road - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board approve the Class II Mining Permit and authorize the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney, subject to the conditions presented by
staff and the applicant providing the appropriate securities as stipulated in Special Conditions
4, 5, and 6 of the draft mining permit.
11. REGULAR AGENDA
A. There are no items scheduled.
12. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024
at gam in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 3, 2024 6:00 PM
B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024
at 1pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
13. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Santa's coming to the Fenn Center on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon as St. Lucie County's
Parks, Recreation & Facilities staff host a special Brunch with Santa. Admission is $10 per person
and includes a variety of breakfast and lunch options, from waffles and biscuits to pasta and pizza,
plus plenty of sweet treats. Ages 5 and younger are free. Families will have an opportunity to get
their photographs with Santa as children share their holiday wish list. Advanced registration is
required either online: https:Hstluciecounty.formstack.com/forms/santa_brunch or by calling the
Fenn Center at 772-462-1521 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
B. The Oxbow Eco-Center is hosting the St. Lucie Water Champions series for anyone interested in
supporting a clean, healthy St. Lucie watershed, starting Saturday, Dec. 14. St. Lucie Water
Champions is a free, action -based program series for adults aimed to encourage St. Lucie County
residents to take part in monitoring and service projects benefiting the St. Lucie River and Indian
River Lagoon. The program consists of a blend of digital resources and unique in -person field
experiences centered around water in the local environment. St. Lucie Water Champions is
scheduled for select Saturdays throughout the year beginning Dec. 14. Oxbow Eco-Center will
serve as the base site and transportation will be available for off -site field experiences. Registration
is now open. Sign up by visiting www.oxboweco.com and clicking on "St. Lucie Water Champions
Initiative" or call 772-785-5833.
14. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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