HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Agenda 02.18.2025BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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. 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 delivers superior service that enhances our quality of life
*Revised Final on 2/14
Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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.gov 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. Clerk and Comptroller 2024 Revenue Check Presentation - Michelle Miller, St. Lucie County Clerk of
the Circuit Court
B. District 19 Medical Examiner Project Update
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 25-025 - Proclaiming February 18, 2025, as "Poll Worker Appreciation Day" in St.
Lucie County, Florida
B. Resolution No. 25-026 - Proclaiming February 2025 as "2-1-1 Awareness Month" in St. Lucie
County, Florida
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting Minutes of January 21,
2025
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting Minutes of February 4,
2025
10. CONSENT AGENDA
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A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 18 - 19
B. ADMINISTRATION
Appointment to the Treasure Coast Education, Research & Development Authority
Staff recommends the Board vote and appoint the two recommended representatives to fill
two of the At -Large positions on the Treasure Coast Education, Research & Development
Authority board.
C. AIRPORT
1. Perez-Borroto Construction LLC dba TrueBuild Group C24-11-1024 Change Order #1
$90,415.80 Flooring and demolish CMU Wall for the Airport Main Terminal Renovations
Staff recommends Board approval of Perez-Borroto Construction LLC dba TrueBuild Group
C24-11-1024 Change Order#1 $90,415.80 flooring and demolish CMU wall for the Airport
Main Terminal Renovations and permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by
the County Attorney.
Award of Bid No. 25-002 Reconfigure Taxiway C8 and B and Related Work to C.W. Roberts
Contracting, Inc. in the Amount of $2,192,837.29
Staff recommends award of Bid 25-002 Reconfigure Taxiway C8 and B and related work to
C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $2,192,837.29 and permission for the Chair
to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Resolution No. 25-049 - Proclaiming February 2025 as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness and
Prevention Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida
Treasure Coast Research and Education Park - Ashley Capital - Partial Termination of Lease
and Supplementary Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions
Staff recommends the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Partial Termination of Lease and
Supplementary Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Treasure Coast Education,
Research & Development Authority (TCERDA) to comply with the conditions of the Option
Agreement for Purchase and Sale.
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Resolution No. 2025-44 - Right -of -Way Donation - 40' of Right -of -Way along S. Jenkins Road
from Viva Communities at Treasure Coast West LLC Parcel ID 2325-111-0001-000-2
Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement - Viva Communities at Treasure Coast West LLC Parcel ID
2325-111-0001-000-2
Staff recommends the Board accept the Special Warranty Deed from Viva Communities at
Treasure Coast West LLC, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and the Road Impact Fee
Credit Agreement and direct staff to proceed with the closing and record the documents in
the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
4. Resolution No. 2025-45 - Right -of -Way Donation - 47of Right -of -Way along Edwards Road
and a 25' x 25' corner clip at the Southeast corner of the intersection of S. Jenkins Road and
Edwards Road from TEG Mariner Cove LLC Parcel ID 2430-231-0001-000-4
Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement - TEG Mariner Cove LLC Parcel ID 2430-231-0001-000-4
Staff recommends the Board accept the Special Warranty Deed from TEG Mariner Cove LLC,
authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and the Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement and
direct staff to proceed with the closing and record the documents in the public records of St.
Lucie County, Florida.
Revocable License Agreement - 300 Sandia Ave - River Park - Unit 5 - Dianly Penate Cabana -
Parcel ID 3419-540-0205-000-1
Ms. Cabana is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' metal fence and gates
along the north and south sides of the property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility
Easement, and a 6' metal fence along the west side of the property, within the County's 10'
Drainage/Utility Easement per the Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 247, Page
37. She understands if the County Engineer determines the fence is 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, 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 Ms. Cabana pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
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1. Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2024 Funding Agreement Between St. Lucie County and
Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council
Staff recommends Board approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2024 Funding
Agreement Between St. Lucie County and Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council; and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Work Camper Agreement Renewal - Tom Hutchinson @ Platts Creek
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Camper Agreement with Tom Hutchinson and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Work Camper Agreement Renewal - Mike Brady @ Steven J Fousek Preserve/Palen Hammock
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Camper Agreement with Michael Brady and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Work Camper Agreement - Decker Yarbrough @ Bluefield Ranch Preserve
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Camper Agreement and authorization for the
Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
G. HUMAN RESOURCES
Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between St. Lucie County and Indian River State College for
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training for County Staff
Staff recommends Board approval of the Interlocal Agreement as approved by the County
Attorney.
H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Sole Source and Bid Waiver for Gearface, LLC DBA CDA Electronics
Staff recommends Board approval of a sole source vendor designation for Gearface, LLC and
the waiving of the bid process for work related to the Keri Access Control System and the
integration of the Digital Watchdog System countywide and authorization for the Chair to
execute all applicable contracts and documents as approved by the County Attorney.
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I. LIBRARY SERVICES
1. Summer Reading Contribution - Purchase of Books Prizes
Staff recommends Board acceptance of in -kind $5,000.00 donation from Children Services
Council of St. Lucie County and acceptance of in -kind $1,000.00 donation from St. Lucie
County Education foundation for an in -kind donation totaling $6,000.00.
J. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. FY 25 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue
Staff recommends Board approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the
budget by $12,085,474.00.
K. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
1. Waiver for the Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County's Family Fun Fair to Waive Facility
Use Fees in the Amount of $750.00
Staff recommends Board approval to waive the facility use fee of $750.00 as outlined in this
agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
Rock Road Jail - Interior Camera Replacement Upgrade - Change Order No. 1 to C23-11-907 -
$164,307.86
Staff recommends the Board approve change order no .01 to Contract C23-11-907 for
equipment purchase and installation of the Rock Road Jail interior cameras with Accurate
Controls and authorization for the Chair to sign any associated documents as approved by
the County Attorney.
Award of BID No. 25-019 Roger Poitras Administration Annex Exterior Door Replacement -
$196,011.00
Staff recommends Board approval to award and approve Bid No. 25-019 to South Coast
Improvement Company for the Roger Poitras Administration Annex Exterior Door
Replacement contract in the amount of $196,011.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the
agreement as approved by the County Attorney.
4. Waiver for the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council - 2024 Hurricane Season Listening
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Session - Request to Waive Facility Use Fees in the Amount of $825.00
Staff recommends Board approval to waive the facility fee of $825.00 as outlined in this
agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
L. PORT, INLET & BEACHES
Harbour Pointe Regional Boat Ramp - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
(FWC) - Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) 2025 Grant Application Approval and
Associated Board Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval to 1) submit a FY-25 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) - Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) grant application for the
design and permitting of a regional boat ramp facility at Harbour Pointe Park; 2) authorize
the attached supporting grant resolution (RES 2025-43) to pursue FWC-FBIP grant funding on
the order of $250,000.00; and 3) provide authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the county attorney.
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Florida 911 Region 6 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) St. Lucie County Addendum
Number Two
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed Addendum Number Two to add Manatee
County and Sarasota County as Party to the Region 6 MOU and authorize the Chair to sign
the addendum.
N. PUBLIC WORKS
Request to Award Bid No. 25-016 for Construction of Orange Avenue Culvert Repair between
Mileposts 2.2 and 4.0 - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 25-016 to Johnson -Davis Inc. in the
amount of $1,518,000.00, a Work Authorization to Andersen Andre Consulting Engineers,
Inc. for geotechnical and field-testing services in the amount of $16,620.00 and authorize the
Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney.
2. South 25th Street Pond Outfall at Lake Forest Park Repair Project - Final Board Acceptance
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the South 25th Street Pond Outfall at Lake Forest
Park Repair Project.
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3. Indian River Estates Stormwater Improvements Phase 3 Final Design - Amendment 7 to C21-
08-512 with Inwood Consulting Engineers
Staff recommends Board award Amendment 7 to Inwood Consulting Engineers in the amount
of $226,801.63 to complete the design of the Easy Street western pond expansion and
authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. A County Initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment to Section 4.03.00 - Research
and Education Park - Overlay Zone - ADOPTION A I G
Staff recommends the Board vote to approve Ordinance 2025-5 as drafted and allow the
Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
12. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Resolution No. 25-041 - Ratification of the Public Safety Director's Extensions of the State of
Local Emergency - Hurricane Milton
Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution No. 25-041 ratifying the Public Safety
Director's extensions of the State of Local Emergency.
2. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2024 - Local Solicitation -
Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government
Staff recommends the Board approve the attached Certifications and Assurances by the Chief
Executive of the Applicant Government document and allow the Chair to sign.
3. Possible Purchase of Property West of Turnpike Feeder Road for County Conservation - ADD
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Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution No. 2025-53 and authorize the Chair to sign
the resolution.
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:00 AM
U-Haul of Port St. Lucie — Request for a Major Site Plan associated with an approved
Conditional Use Permit to Develop a Self -Storage Facility within the CG (Commercial,
General) Zoning District - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed Major Site Plan for U-Haul of Port St.
Lucie, along with the associated site improvements and allow the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
Resolution No. 2025-47 - Approving Certain Incentives on Behalf of Project Knight Rider
Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution No. 2025-47 and authorize the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
3. Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director
No formal vote is necessary as this is only a discussion item.
13. COMMISSIONER UPDATES
14. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 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, March 11, 2025 at
gam in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
15. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The 59th Annual St. Lucie County Fair takes place February 28 through March 9 at the Fairgrounds,
located at 15601 Midway Road in Fort Pierce. For details and tickets, visit:
www.stluciecountyfair.org.
B. The Friends of the St. Lucie County Library will host a fundraising dinner and meeting with New
York Times best-selling author Steve Berry on Saturday, March 8 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the St.
Lucie Trails Golf Club, located at 951 SW Country Drive in Port St. Lucie. Tickets are $65 per person,
which includes dinner, the lecture and a cash bar. All proceeds from the event benefit St. Lucie
County library programs. The deadline to purchase tickets for the event is Friday, Feb. 28.
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Reservations can be made by emailing libraryfriends@stlucieco.org or calling 772-462-2196.
16. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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