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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Agenda 05.20.2025BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 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 *2"d Revised Final on 5/19 Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 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. 21Pa Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM 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. 3 1 P a Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM 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, May 20, 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. Upcoming Wet Season Preparations and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Update B. Building Safety Month 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items) 8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 25-065 - Proclaiming Sunday, May 25, 2025 as Family Abduction Awareness Day in St. Lucie County, Florida B. Resolution No. 25-117 - Proclaiming the month of May 2025 as Brain Cancer Awareness Month in St. Lucie County, Florida 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There are no items scheduled. 10. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 31- 32 B. ADMINISTRATION 5 1 P, a Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM Acceptance of the Updated Strategic Plan Focus Areas & Board Priorities and 2025 Community Survey Instrument Staff recommends the Board accept and adopt the updated Strategic Plan Focus Areas & Board Priorities and 2025 community survey instrument. Requested Salary Increase - Chief Medical Examiner, District 19 Staff recommends the Board approve the increase in St. Lucie County's portion of the Medical Examiners' salary of $45,964.00 in conjunction with the already approved increases from Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties effective June 1, 2025. C. AIRPORT FAA Grant#3-12-0023-042-2025 Acceptance Main Terminal Renovations - $1,043,496.00 Staff recommends Board acceptance of FAA's Grant#3-12-0023-042-2025 Main Terminal Renovations for $1,043,496.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign the FAA Grant agreement as approved by the County Attorney. D. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 25-107 - Proclaiming the Week of May 18 through May 24, 2025 as National Public Works Week in St. Lucie County, Florida Resolution No. 25-113 - Proclaiming May 2025 as National Foster Care Awareness Month in St. Lucie County, Florida Resolution No. 25-114 - Proclaiming the month of May 2025 as Building Safety Month in St. Lucie County, Florida 4. St. Lucie County Health Department - Extension of Lease Agreement with C & W South Investments, LLC Staff recommends the Board approve Addendum #3 to the January 12, 2010 Office Lease Agreement with C & W South Investments, LLC, and authorize the Chair to sign any related documents as approved as to legal form and correctness by the County Attorney. Ratification of First Amendment to Emergency Work Authorization No. 01 with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for Post -Hurricane Milton Emergency Debris Removal - C22-02-180 Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM Staff recommends the Board approve the First Amendment to Emergency Work Authorization No. 01 with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for Post -Hurricane Emergency Debris Removal and ratify the execution of the first amendment by the County Administrator as reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. Resolution No. 2025-120 - Right -of -Way Donation - 3'-8' of Right -of -Way along Peters Road, 25' of Right -of -Way along White Road, and a Corner Clip at the Intersection of Peters Road and White Road from Scannell Properties #533, LLC - Parcel ID 2324-210-0000-000-6 Staff recommends the Board accept the Warranty Deed from Scannell Properties #533, LLC subject to a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report and Title Commitment acceptable to the County Attorney, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and direct staff to proceed with the closing and record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Sheraton Plaza Drainage Improvements - Temporary Construction Easement - Donald and Anglas Robinson - Parcel ID 1432-805-0055-000-1 (a portion of) - THIS ITEM IS RELATEDT THE AMERICAN RESCUELA On March 1, 2022, the Board approved a Contract for Sale and Purchase of a 7-acre parcel along the C-25 Canal. The County intends to construct a linear stormwater treatment area (STA) within the land. Initial project designs include a multi -celled shallow water treatment train that includes bioswales, and dry retention areas to improve the water quality entering Taylor Creek and the Indian River Lagoon. On December 3, 2024, the Board approved a request to award Bid No. 25-005 for the construction of the Sheraton Plaza Stormwater Treatment Area. This temporary construction easement will allow the County to enter into Mr. and Mrs. Robinson's property directly north of the 7-acre parcel owned by the County to fill in an existing drainage ditch and relocate a chain -link fence as part of the STA improvement. Staff recommends the Board approve the Temporary Construction Easement, authorize the Chair to sign the Easement, and direct staff to record the Easement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. This item supports strategic plan initiative RI 5.1.1. 8. Sheraton Plaza Drainage Improvements - Temporary Construction Easement - Trans Global Financial, LLC - Parcel ID 1432-805-0044-000-1 (a portion of) - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE r On March 1, 2022, the Board approved a Contract for Sale and Purchase of a 7-acre parcel along the C-25 Canal. The County intends to construct a linear stormwater treatment area (STA) within the land. Initial project designs include a multi -celled shallow water treatment train that includes bioswales, and dry retention areas to improve the water quality entering Taylor Creek and the Indian River Lagoon. On December 3, 2024, the Board approved a request to award Bid No. 25-005 for the construction of the Sheraton Plaza Stormwater 7 1 P, a Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM Treatment Area. This temporary construction easement will allow the County to enter into Trans Global Financial, LLC's property directly north of the 7-acre parcel owned by the County to fill in an existing drainage ditch as part of the STA improvement. Staff recommends the Board approve the Temporary Construction Easement, authorize the Chair to sign the Easement, and direct staff to record the Easement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. This item supports strategic plan initiative RI 5.1.1. E. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Myers -Stickle Preserve Utilities Engineering Services Staff recommends Board approval to contract with Masteller & Moler for $85,320 for professional engineering design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration and observation services and to allocate $565.000 to cover the estimated construction cost necessary to bring in water and wastewater utilities and the construction of a new lift station at the Myers -Stickle Preserve and authorize the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney, F. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 25-015, Professional Engineering and Planning Services — Airport Continuing Contract Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firms for Professional Engineering and Planning Services — Airport Continuing Contracts and permission to: • Conduct contract negotiations with the short-listed firms: AECOM Technical Services, Inc., AtkinsRealis and C&S Engineers, Inc. • If negotiations are successful, award contracts to the short-listed firms and authorize the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy AO2.4.3. 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 $1,894,096.00. G. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES Rock Road Jail Administration Roof Replacement - $1,713,456.00 Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM Staff recommends Board approval to proceed with St. Lucie County Rock Road Jail Admin Roof Replacement - as outlined in Garland Proposal #25-FL-250265 via US Communities Contract MICPA PW1925, in the amount of $1,713,456.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County Attorney. Equipment and Installation for Replacement of Delta Chiller at the St. Lucie County Jail for the Total Amount of $327,945.00 Staff recommends Board approval to proceed with St. Lucie County Jail - Delta Chiller replacement - as outlined in Trane Proposal #H6-244156-33512-1, Omnia Quote Number: H6- 125310-25-002 via Omnia Contract Number: OMNIA Racine #33410mnia, in the amount of $327,945.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County Attorney. Pink Rose Foundation Inc. 17th Annual Back -to -School Expo - Request to Waive Facility Use Fees for the Havert L. Fenn Center in the Amount of $2,647.50 Staff recommends Board approval to waive the facility fee of $2,647.50 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 H. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Creekside Plat No. 5 (Parcel C Plat) — Creekside PUD Single -Family Community Subdivision, Accommodating Open Space and Water Management Tracts - ITEM PULLED PRIOR T MEETING Approval of Work Authorization #1 to Contract C24-11-1114 - Impact Fee Studies Staff recommends Board approval for the Work Authorization with Alfred Benesch & Company to complete the County's Impact Fees Studies. Interlocal Agreement between St. Lucie County and the St. Lucie County Fire District for Updated Fire/EMS Impact Fee Study Staff recommends the Board approve the interlocal agreement with the St. Lucie County Fire District and authorize the Chair to sign the amended agreement as approved by the County Attorney. 4. ROK Technologies - Contract for GIS Hosting and Managed Services Solution Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM Staff recommends the Board to authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County Attorney. Freedom Flights (Casalino) Plat - Two (2) Lot Subdivision on Schumann Road - ADD ON Staff recommends the Board approve the subject Plat, subject to final certification by the Development Review Committee prior to recording, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. I. PUBLIC SAFETY First Amendment to Agreement for Shelter Administration and Animal Care Staff recommends Board approval of the First Amendment to the Agreement for Shelter Administration and Animal Care with the Animal Shelter of St. Lucie County, Inc., and authorization for the Chair to sign the amendment as approved by the County Attorney, in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy PS 4.3, which supports Public Safety and Community Well -Being by ensuring the continued provision of quality animal shelter services and promoting responsible pet ownership. J. PUBLIC UTILITIES Masteller & Moler, Inc. Engineering Services Work Authorization #8 for Emerson Avenue Force Main Expansion Staff recommends Board approval of the Masteller & Moler, Inc. Work Authorization in the amount of $108,700.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy R15.3.2. K. PUBLIC WORKS Shinn Road over 10-Mile Creek (Bridge #940027) & Shinn Road over SFWMD C-24 (Bridge #940018) Bridge Repair Projects - Final Board Acceptance - THESE PROJECTS ARE FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX Staff recommends Board acceptance of the Shinn Road over SFWMD C-24 (Bridge #940018) and Shinn Road over NSLRWCD - 10 Mile Creek (Bridge #940027) Bridge Repair Projects. This project was completed in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.1. Request to Award Bid No. 25-042 - South 25th Street over Ten Mile Creek Bridge Phase 2 Repair Project Construction - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED Y THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX f Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM Staff recommends Board approval to Award Bid No. 25-042 to Cone & Graham for the S 25th Street over Ten Mile Creek Bridge Repair project in the amount of $546,953.63 and to authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney, in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.1. L. TRANSIT St. Lucie County Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Update for 2025 Staff recommends Board approval of the amended Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and authorization for the chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. This project is in accordance with the Strategic Plan Policy 5.1.1. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY Second Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 25-010 Amending St. Lucie County Land Development Code by Amending Chapter XI, to add Section 11.00.05 to Allow for Publication of Advertisements and Public Notices on a Publicly Accessible Website - ADOPTION ARI G This is the second of two public hearings. Staff recommends that the Board adopt proposed Ordinance No. 2025-010. Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 2025-011 - Amending Chapter 1, Article 1 of the St. Lucie County Code to Create a New Section 1-12 to Allow for Publication of Advertisements and Public Notices on a Publicly Accessible Website - ADOPTION EA I G Staff recommends the Board adopt the proposed ordinance. Ordinance No. 25-007 - Reauthorizing the Levy for the Local Option Fuel Tax - ITEM AMENDED Staff recommends the Board approve Ordinance No. 25-007 and authorize the Chair to sign the ordinance. 4. Ordinance No. 25-008 - Dissolving the Reserve Community Development District #2 Pursuant to Section 190.046(10), Florida Statutes Staff recommends the Board adopt Ordinance No. 25-008 and authorize the Chair to sign the ordinance. 11 V ai �m Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM B. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Culvert 2025-04 Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) - Assessment Resolution Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2025-116, the Culvert 2025-04 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. 12. REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Interlocal Agreement Pertaining to the Levy for the Local Option Fuel Tax - ITEM PULLS PRIOR TO MEETING 2. Proposed Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement with the City of Port St. Lucie regarding Road Impact Fees - ITEM PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING 3. Local Option Gas Tax Resolution No. 25-121- Notice of Intent to Levy - ADD ON Staff recommends the Board approve the resolution and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. 4. Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County Sheriff for Sheriff's Evidence Building Staff recommends the Board approve the Interlocal Agreement and allow the Chair to sign the Interlocal Agreement as reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. 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 121 V) a i i �m Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 9:00 AM A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 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 a Special Informal meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at gam in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 15. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. In an effort to make sure families are safer around water, the St. Lucie County's Parks & Recreation staff will host a free Water Safety Day on Saturday, May 24th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ravenswood Pool, located at 400 SW Ravenswood Lane. This event features free admission to the pool and splash pad, water safety demonstrations and tips, along with free pizza and drinks. For more information and details about swim lessons and other aquatics programs, please visit our website: stlucieco.gov/aquatics. B. St. Lucie County's Port, Inlet and Beaches Department is partnering with Ecological Associates, Inc. (EAI) to offer three nighttime sea turtle walks on Wednesday, June 4, 18, and 25. These free educational sea turtle walks along the beaches of Hutchinson Island will be led by a state -certified biologist, who will provide insight into the lives of the different sea turtles that nest along our shoreline. Registration will be processed on a first -come, first -served basis via Eventbrite. For additional tips about keeping our beaches sea -turtle friendly and to see the progress on nesting, please visit the St. Lucie County "Sea Turtle Nesting Season" webpage. 16. MOTION TO ADJOURN 13 1 P a 19 e