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AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 22, 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 4/21
Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:00 AM
GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES — The agenda will typically determine the order of business conducted at today's Board
meeting. However, the final order of agenda and items heard is to be determined by the Chair.
INVOCATION -PLEDGE — To bring order and decorum, the BOCC begins its meetings with an invocation followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance. Participation is voluntary.
PUBLIC COMMENT —Time is allotted at the beginning of each regular meeting for general public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA —These items are considered routine in nature, are reviewed by BOCC members in advance, and typically
do not require BOCC comment and may be voted on with one motion. There is no separate discussion or individual vote on
these items unless requested by a BOCC Member.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — Public hearings will commence at or as soon as possible after the advertised time. In no event will public
hearings commence prior to the advertised time. These items are heard at Regular or Special BOCC meetings and are
normally scheduled for the first and third Tuesday of the month, or as soon thereafter as possible.
As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order
of presentation is: (1) Staff presentation (2) Applicant presentation (3) BOCC questions for Staff and/or Applicant (4) Public
comment, (5) further discussion and action by the BOCC.
REGULAR AGENDA — Items appearing on the Regular Agenda require BOCC direction, a policy decision, or are otherwise of
significance necessitating separate attention and action. Agenda items may consist of proposals for new County policies,
adjustment of budgets, requests to approve contracts with vendors for services, and items as requested for presentation
and approved through County Administration and the BOCC.
COMMISSIONER UPDATES — These items are presented by an individual BOCC Members as necessary. BOCC Members will
use this time to highlight items of interest that impact their districts or special items of interest they feel warrants the
attention of the St. Lucie County community.
MEETINGS — All BOCC 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 of the Roger
Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virigina Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The BOCC schedules and notices
additional workshops throughout the year as necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. 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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RULES OF DECORUM FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PURPOSE:
Pursuant to Sections 125.01(1)(a) and 286.0114, F.S., this policy sets forth the rules of decorum for public participation at the
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Meetings (Rules of Decorum). These Rules of Decorum are adopted to ensure
a positive and productive environment that is conducive to good order and discipline which in turn will enhance the
democratic process, individual rights of expression, engaging conversations and mutual respect for shared ideas.
As used in these Rules of Decorum, decorum means propriety and good taste in conduct or behavior.
The St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has numerous public meetings that include, but are limited to, Regular,
Informal (Workshops), and Special meetings. Having set rules, policies, and guidelines are paramount in maintaining a civil,
respectful, and a courteous environment during government proceedings, which ensure support of and respect for an open,
fair, transparent decision -making process.
A. General Guidelines for Appearance Before the BOCC
1. Individuals may participate in the public meeting process.
2. Individuals wishing to speak must adhere to these Rules of Decorum.
3. Individuals will be recognized by the BOCC Chair.
4. Individuals will approach the podium and provide their name, address, and/or associated organization (if
applicable).
5. Individuals will be provided with three (3) minutes and a representative of an organization has five (5) minutes to
speak during Public Comment and during Public Hearings.
6. Individuals will direct all comments directly to the BOCC. All remarks will be directed to the BOCC as a body and not to
any one person or commissioner.
7. Individuals will address all BOCC Members by their proper title.
8. Individuals will limit comments to a proposition before the BOCC, or a subject matter related to county government
related items. Individuals should make comments concise and to the point and present any data or evidence they
wish the BOCC to consider.
9. Comments in support or opposition to candidates for public office are not pertinent to the BOCC's duties. This
includes any speaker identifying himself or herself as a candidate for public office.
10. No person may speak more than once on the same subject unless granted permission by the Chair.
11. Individuals will observe the timer device located directly under the microphone at the podium. Lights indicate
the following:
NoIndicates commencement of addressing the BOCC.
Yellow: Indicates the individual has one (1) minute left and should begin to close their comments.
Indicates time has expired and the individual needs to end their remarks.
12. Once time has expired individuals must cordially leave the podium and return to their seat.
13. The Chair has the discretion to either extend or reduce the time limits for public comment based on the number of
speakers. To ensure the orderly conduct of meetings, if a large number of individuals wish to speak for public
comment on a topic, the BOCC may require that one representative of a group or faction on a specific proposition be
permitted to address the BOCC, rather than all members of such groups or factions, and/or the Chair may designate
a specified period of time for public comment.
14. Individuals who are not able to attend a scheduled meeting may submit a public comment via the St. Lucie County
Web Page at https://stluciecounty.formstack.com/forms/public comment form.
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B. Speakers Decorum
1. Speakers will:
a. Conduct themselves in a respectful manner.
b. Be clear and concise.
c. Be civil in nature (polite, courteous and respectful).
d. Address the BOCC directly.
d. Speak into the microphone.
2. Speakers will NOT:
a. Make comments of a personal nature regarding others.
b. Shout, yell, or /scream.
c. Use obscene or disruptive language.
d. Make complaints, remarks, personal attacks or inflammatory comments against any public official or staff
member.
e. Members of the audience will not be allowed to enter the public meeting discussion from their seats.
Individuals wishing to speak must follow the proper etiquette, approach the podium, and be recognized by
the Chair.
f. Individuals in attendance may not interfere with or interrupt the orderly procedure of the BOCC, any BOCC
Member, or the person speaking whom the Chair has properly recognized.
C. Audience Decorum
1. Turn off or silence all devices.
2. Refrain from inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior.
3. Refrain from private conversations.
4. Restrict disruptive commotion when transiting meeting spaces.
5. To ensure the safety of the public, campaign placards, banners or signs will NOT be permitted in the Chambers.
6. Refrain from disorderly or boisterous conduct to include but not be limited to:
a. Applause
b. Whistling
c. Stamping of feet
d. Booing
e. Threatening dialogue
f. Slanderous utterance
g. Actions that impede the orderly conduct of a meeting
D. Enforcement of the Rules of Decorum
1. The BOCC Chair is responsible for maintaining and enforcing the Rules of Decorum.
2. Individuals who do not adhere to the Rules of Decorum will receive an initial warning from the Chair to cease and
desist in order to restore order.
3. If an individual continues to breach the Rules of Decorum, the Chair may order the individual to relinquish the
podium and/or leave the public meeting.
4. If any person refuses to leave following an order to leave, the Chair may order the Law Enforcement on duty to
remove them from the public meeting.
Any person who disrupts or interrupts a BOCC meeting by violation of these Rules of Decorum, including the use of profane
language or the threat of physical violence, or who makes personal, impertinent remarks or who exhibits loud or boisterous
behavior while the BOCC is in session, may be removed from the meeting by the Sheriff's office. Removal may be requested at
the direction of the Chair or by consensus of the BOCC, or by the Sheriff's office, if there is perceived to be an immediate threat
to any person.
Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:00 AM
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. American Rescue Plan Update
B. 2025 Fire Season and Earth Day Updates
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 25-070 - Proclaiming the month of April 2025 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in
St. Lucie County, Florida
B. Resolution No. 25-077 - Proclaiming the Month of April 2025 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month"
in St. Lucie County, Florida
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of April 8, 2025.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 27 - 28
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B. ADMINISTRATION
1. Resolution 2025-95 - Updating, Amending and Establishing Various Fees and Charges to
Cover the Costs of Technical and Administrative Activities and Related Services Provided by
St. Lucie County Charged to the Users of Said Services and Lesson the Financial Burden of
these Expenses Currently on St. Lucie County Taxpayers
Staff recommends the Board adopt the draft resolution and authorize the Chair to sign the
resolution.
Resolution 2025-93 - Updating and Amending the Building Permit Fee Schedule to Cover the
Costs of Technical and Administrative Activities and Related Services
Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution 25-93 and authorize the Chair to sign the
resolution.
3. Resolution No. 25-085 Repealing and Superseding Resolution No. 2011-056 and Resolution
No. 2024-115 and Adopting Regulations for Horseback Riding on the Beach Seaward of the
Primary Dune During the Turtle Nesting Season and Providing for an Effective Date
Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution No. 25-085 to repeal Resolution No. 2011-056
and Resolution No. 2024-115 and adopt regulations for horseback riding on the beach,
seaward of the primary dune, during nesting season north of the designated beach access at
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park and John Brooks Beach Park.
4. Reallocation of Local Agency Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) - $100,000.00 to Keen Road
Bridge Construction
Staff recommends Board approval to reallocate the Local Agency Tribal Consistency Funds to
Keen Road Bridge Project and for the County Administrator to be able to approve and submit
the reclassification request, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved
by the County Attorney.
Commissioner Lowry's Appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Staff recommends the Board ratify Commissioner Lowry's appointment of Camelie Allen to
the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
Ratification of Homeless Advisory Committee Member
Staff recommends Board approval of Channel Bonner as the St. Lucie County Health
Department representative for the Homeless Advisory Committee.
Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:00 AM
Canvassing Board Membership Update
Staff recommends the Board ratify the removal of Commissioner Townsend and
Commissioner Lowry from the Canvassing Board.
8. Appointment to the New Horizons Board - ADD ON
Staff recommends the Board ratify the appointment of Commissioner Townsend to the New
Horizons Board.
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Resolution No. 25-088 - Proclaiming May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in St.
Lucie County, Florida
Tenth Amendment to C93-06-527 - Allowing the Children's Home Society of Florida, Treasure
Coast Division, a Not for Profit Corporation, the Continued Use of Space at 4520 Selvitz Road,
Fort Pierce, for the Operation of a Residential Child Care Shelter for Runaway and Homeless
Children and Resolution No. 25-091
Staff recommends the Board adopt the proposed resolution approving the continued use of
the Site under the Facilities Use Agreement with the Children's Home Society of Florida,
Treasure Coast Division, and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and the Tenth
Amendment to the Facilities Use Agreement.
Award of Bid No. 25-028 - Sale of Real Property at the Treasure Coast Research Park 10-Acre
Parcel located along the East Side of Rock Road and North of Picos Road - Part of Parcel ID
2314-131-0000-000-3
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 25-028 to Seacoast Property Advisors
LLC, authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney, and direct
staff to proceed with the closing and record the warranty deed in the public records of St.
Lucie County, Florida.
4. Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement - Wheaton Holdings LLC - Parcel ID 2417-332-0005-000-1
Staff recommends the Board approve the Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Wheaton
Holdings LLC, subject to recordation of the attached Warranty Deed, authorize the Chair to
sign the agreement and record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County,
Florida.
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5. St. Lucie County Jail - 900 N. Rock Road - Sheriff's Evidence Building - Utility Easement in favor
of Florida Power & Light Company - Parcel ID 2311-210-0000-000-6
Staff recommends the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Florida Power & Light Company
Utility Easement and direct staff to record the Easement in the public records of St. Lucie
County, Florida.
Revocable License Agreement - 588 Beach Ave - River Park - Unit 2 - Raymond Ray Brown -
Parcel ID 3419-510-0235-000-7
Mr. Brown is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence along the
East side of the property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Ease-ment, and to install a
4' wood fence with a gate 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
224, Page 453. He understands 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 his 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 Mr. Brown pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
7. Revocable License Agreement - 412 Willows Ave - River Park - Unit 2 - Laudelino Garcia and
Natalia S Marquez - Parcel ID 3419-510-0196-000-1
Mr. Garcia and Mrs. Marquez are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install 5.8'
tall metal gates along the North and South sides of the property, within the County's 6'
Drainage/Utility Easement per the Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 224, Page
453. They understand if the County Engineer determines the gates are causing flooding,
drainage problems, or for other needs in the area, the 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 Mr. Garcia and Mrs. Marquez pay to record the agreement
in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
8. Revocable License Agreement - 6601 Coquina Ave - Lakewood Park - Unit 9 - Paula J Taylor -
Parcel ID 1301-611-0316-000-1
Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:00 AM
Ms. Taylor is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' vinyl fence along the
East, South, and West side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement
per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 27A. 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 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. Taylor to pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
9. Revocable License Agreement - 5303 Deer Run Dr - Holiday Pines Subdivision, Phase III -
Susan L Thomann (LF EST) and Katie Lynne Topping - Parcel ID 1313-502-0031-000-1
Ms. Thomann and Ms. Topping are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 3'
wood picket fence along the west side of the property, within the County's 60'
Drainage/Utility Easement and a 6' wood fence along the north side of the property, within
the County's 7.5' Drainage Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 19. 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 Ms.Thomann and Ms.Topping pay to record the agreement
in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
10. Revocable License Agreement - 208 Ramie Ln - River Park - Unit 3 - Scott T Vinje and Anita
Vinje - Parcel ID 3419-515-0078-000-3
Mr. and Mrs. Vinje are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence
along the west side of the property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement per the
Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 226, Page 181. 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, Water Quality, and the City of Port St. Lucie Utilities have
reviewed the Revocable License Agreement and have no objections.
Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:00 AM
Staff recommends the Board approve the Revocable License Agreement, authorize the Chair
to sign the agreement and direct Mr. and Mrs. Vinje pay to record the agreement in the
public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
D. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Resolution 25-090 Authorizing the Chief Elected Official to Make an Application to the Florida
Department of Commerce for the Federal Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Small Cities Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Staff recommends Board approval of the resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy
3.4.4.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the St. Lucie County Board of County
Commissioners and the St. Lucie County Department of Health for the Processing of Rental
and Mortgage Payments Related to the Administration of the Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program
Staff recommends Board approval of the MOU between St. Lucie County and St. Lucie County
Health Department, subject to legal form and correctness; and authorization for the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan
Priority 4.3.1.
E. HUMAN RESOURCES
2025 Summer of Success - Grant Agreement
Staff recommends Board approval of the modify the grant fund allocation to $44,000.00 for
the 2025 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 in
accordance with Strategic Plan Policy AO 2.2.1.
F. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Fiscal Year 25 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue
Staff recommends Board approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the
budget by $1,065,824.00.
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24-096 - General Environmental Consulting Services -
Continuing Contracts
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Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firms for RFQ No. 24-096 and
permission to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with the shortlisted firms.
• If negotiations are successful, award contracts to the shortlisted firms and authorize
the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney in accordance
with Strategic Plan Policy ES 6.1.
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 25-024 - Culvert Inspection Services - Continuing
Contracts
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firms for RFQ No. 25-024, Culvert
Inspection Services and permission to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with successful short-listed firms;
• If negotiations are successful, award contracts to the successful short-listed firms and
authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney
in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.2
G. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
SLC Children's Services Council - More Than A Game Graduation - Fee Waiver - $562.50
Staff recommends Board approval to waive the facility use fee of $562.50 as outlined in this
agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy TC3.21.
Equipment and Installation of Roof Top Units (RTU) and Control replacements at the St. Lucie
County Airport for the Total Amount of $171,412.00
Staff recommends Board approval of three contracts for the equipment, installation, and
controls replacement at the St. Lucie County Airport, by Trane, LLC., in the total amount of
$171,412.00 (Equipment $43,634.00/Installation $28,573.00/Controls $99,205) and authorize
the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney.
St. Lucie County Jail - B Corridor Roof Section #1 Replacement - $577,248.00
Staff recommends Board approval to proceed with St. Lucie County Jail - B Corridor Roof
Section #1 Replacement - as outlined in Garland Proposal #25-FL-250107 via US Communities
Contract MICPA PW1925, in the amount of $577,248.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the
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agreement as approved by the County Attorney.
4. Award of BID No. 25-038 - St. Lucie County Pest Control Services for Various
Buildings/Property
Staff recommends Board approval to award BID No. 25-038 to Hulett Environmental Services,
Inc. in the total amount of $180,680.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as
approved by the County Attorney.
H. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Permission to advertise a County -initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment to
require community participation meetings for certain types of development applications and
allow certain permitted as -of -right uses in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Code, as well as development applications that are in substantial conformity
with an approved Preliminary Planned Development Plan, and any Live Local Affordable
Housing applications meeting the provisions of Section 125.01055, F.S. to be processed as a
Minor Site Plan.
Staff recommends the Board grant permission to advertise the proposed Ordinance for the
first of three (3) public hearings, beginning with a regularly scheduled Planning & Zoning
Commission Meeting.
Rangeline Road Industrial Plat - ADD ON
Staff recommends the Board conditionally approve the Rangeline Industrial Park Subdivision,
authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Prior to Plat
recording, the required subdivision improvements shall be completed and certified, unless a
sufficient surety is posted with an associated Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
PORT, INLET & BEACHES
2025 Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Small Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Grant
Acceptance
Staff recommends Board approval of the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Project
Agreement along with a supporting Budget Resolution for the previously authorized removal
of the derelict vessel "Daddy's Paycheck III" and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
J. PUBLIC UTILITIES
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1. Amendment #6 to Contract C19-08-1063 with CDM Smith, Inc. for Professional Engineering
Services for the Regional Water Treatment Plant
Staff recommends Board approval of Amendment No. 6 in the amount of $702,575.00 and
authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney in accordance with
Strategic Plan Policy R15.3.2.
Award Work Authorization No. 02 - Emergency Compliance Assistance for April through
September 2025 - As Needed
Staff recommends Board approval and authorization for the Chair to execute CDM Smith
Work Authorization No. 2 under Contract C24-11-1110 for professional engineering services
for a not -to -exceed total cost of $100,000.00 as approved by the County Attorney in
accordance with Strategic Plan Policy FCT 1.3.2.
Request Approval to Piggyback City of Sebring Vendor Contract with Synagro South, LLC
Staff recommends the Board approve the piggyback on the City of Sebring's contract with
Synagro South LLC (Synagro-WWT Inc), and permission to contract with the vendor, and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney in
accordance with Strategic Plan policy RI 5.1.1.
K. PUBLIC WORKS
South Jenkins Road Improvements at Avalon Crossing Development - Final Acceptance and
Release of Construction Bond
Staff recommends the Board's final acceptance of the improvements to South Jenkins Road
and the release of bond number SUA1166238-0000 in the amount of $261,395.00. This is in
accordance with Strategic Plan Policy R1 5.2.3.
Pedestrian Bridge over State Road 70 (Okeechobee Road) Bridge Repairs - Final Acceptance
and Transfer of Maintenance Responsibility to Florida Department of Transportation
Staff recommends Board approval of the final acceptance of the construction project and
transfer of the maintenance responsibilities of the bridge to the Florida Department of
Transportation. The project supports Strategic Plan Policy R1 5.1.1.
Forest Place at Cortez Boulevard Culvert Replacement (PW# 23-015E) - Board Acceptance
Staff recommends Board Final Acceptance of the Forest Place Culvert Replacement Project.
This project supports Strategic Plan Policy R1 5.1.1.
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L. TRANSIT
1. 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 five (5) vehicles to provide services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
The total project cost is an estimated $583,281.00. The County's share will be an estimated
$58,329.00, 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
$583,281.00, approval of the budget resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney. This project is in accordance with the
Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.2.3.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
National Navy UDT-Seal Museum Expansion Major Adjustment to a Conditional Use - THIS
ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL - CONTINUANCE O THE MARCH 4,2025 BOCC MEETING
Staff recommends the Board approve the Major Adjustment to the National Navy UDT-Seal
Museum Conditional Use for facility expansion, with conditions, authorizing the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Land Development Code (LDC) Text Amendment to the AG-2.5 Zoning District Requested by
Riverside Citrus Harvesting LLC to Allow Utility Trade Contractors with Specialty Storage,
Engaged in the Construction of Water and Sewer Mains, Pipelines, Communications and
Powerlines, as a Conditional Use Subject to the Supplemental Standards of Land
Development Code Section 7.10.36 - 2ND READING- ADOPTION A I G
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed Land Development Code Text
Amendment.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
Culvert 2025-03 Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) - Assessment Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2025-92, the Culvert 2025-03 MSBU
Final Assessment Resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved
by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.2.
Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:00 AM
12. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Bond Resolution - Series 2025A and Series 2025B Non -Ad Valorem Bonds
Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution No. 2025-094 and authorize the Chair to sign
the Resolution.
Interlocal Agreement - Series 2025A Non -Ad Valorem Bonds
Staff recommends the District approve the Interlocal Agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign the Agreement.
Proposed Purchase of Building and Ancillary Facilities Located at 8881 South US Highway 1 -
ADD ON
Staff recommends the Board approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase and Addendum #1
subject to the roof warranty being transferred to St. Lucie County, review and approval by
the County Attorney, authorize the Chair to sign the Contract for Sale and Purchase and
Contract Addendum #1, direct staff to proceed with the due diligence and record the
warranty deed in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
4. Opioid Litigation - Ratify Decision to Add Defendants to Complaint
Staff recommends the Board ratify the County Attorney's decision to add the defendants
listed in the "Background" section set out above.
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Oak Ridge Ranches PUD Pod 4A - Final Major Site Plan - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution No. 2025-96, granting the Final Site Plan
and authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney, subject to
the PUD Zoning Regulations contained in Resolution 2023-201- Exhibit "D", the obligated
Transportation Mitigation Schedule (as may be modified) and the Phase 1A Final Site Plan as
approved by Resolution 2024-229, with conditions.
Oak Ridge Ranches PUD — Major Adjustment to the Phase 1(A) Final Site Plan - THIS ITEM IS
QUASI-JUDICIAL - ADD O
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Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution No. 2025-99, granting the Oak Ridge
Ranches PUD — Phase 1(A) Final Site Plan Adjustment for Prominence Way & the Master Sign
Plan, and authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney,
subject to the PUD Zoning Regulations contained in Resolution 2023-201 - Exhibit "D", the
obligated Transportation Mitigation Schedule (as may be modified), within conditions.
3. Resolution No. 2025-97 - Approving Certain Incentives on Behalf of Costco Wholesale
Corporation for their Phase Two Expansion of the Costco Depot
Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution No. 2025-97 and authorize the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
4. 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, May 6, 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, May 13, 2025 at
gam in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
15. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. St. Lucie County's Mosquito Control District will conduct an aerial larviciding mission over
mosquito impoundments on North and South Hutchinson Islands' mangrove marshes this week
through Friday, May 2 (weather permitting). A small airplane will treat saltwater mangrove
marshes along South Hutchinson Island between Bear Point Sanctuary and the FP&L Nuclear
Power Plant; a small area of North Hutchinson Island and a small section north of FAU's Harbor
Branch Oceanographic Institute to reduce emergence of saltmarsh mosquitoes. Fogging maps and
schedules can be found on the district's website at www.StLucieMosquito.org.
B. Several departments under the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners are helping with
the Lincoln Park neighborhood cleanup known as the "Restoring the Village Project" on Saturday,
Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:00 AM
May 17 starting at 7 a.m. This community cleanup project will include a kid's fun zone as well as
lunch for those who volunteer. For questions, please email info@ restoringthevillage.com or visit:
https://restoringthevillage.com.
16. MOTION TO ADJOURN