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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Agenda 07.01.2025BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 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 Committed To Service, Focused On Our Future, Grounded By Tradition *Revised Final on 6/30 Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM 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, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM 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, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM 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, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM 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 There are no items scheduled. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items) 8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 25-126 - Proclaiming July 19 - 27, 2025 as Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week in St. Lucie County, Florida 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal Meeting of May 13, 2025. B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of May 20, 2025. C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of June 3, 2025. D. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Special Budget Review Meeting of June 5, 2025. E. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Special Informal Meeting of June 10, 2025. 10. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS 5 1 P, a Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM 1. Warrant Lists 35 - 38 B. ADMINISTRATION Florida Department of Commerce - Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG- MIT) Administrative and Financial Policy Staff recommends Board approval of the attached Financial and Administrative Policy to meet compliance requirements by the Florida Department of Commerce for the CDBG-MIT program, and the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Commissioner Leet's Appointment to the Historical Commission Staff recommends the Board vote to ratify the appointment of Michael Menard as Commissioner Leet's representative on the Historical Commission. C. AIRPORT Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) G3778 Amendment#1 FM 451557-1 Additional funds for ARFF (Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting) Truck Replacement - $800,000.00 Staff recommends Board acceptance of FDOT's Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) G 3778 Amendment#1 FM 451557-1-94-01 Additional funds for ARFF (Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting) Truck Replacement, approve Resolution No. 2025-128 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) FM 451558-1 Airport Main Runway 1013/281- Extension Environmental Assessment - $409,500.00 Staff recommends Board approval of Florida Department of Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) FM 451558-1 Airport Main Runway 10R/28L Extension Environmental Assessment $409,500.00, approve Resolution No. 2025-129 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) FM 451560-1 Airport West GA Ramp Rehab - Design - $300,000.00 Staff recommends Board approval of Florida Department of Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) FM 451560-1 Airport West GA Ramp Rehab Design $300,000.00, approve Resolution No. 2025-130 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM Attorney. 4. Award of Bid No. 25-054 - Airport New Parking Lot to SoCal Shaker Plates & Construction Site Services, LLC dba National General Construction - $1,275,425.85 Staff recommends Board approval to award of Bid 25-054 to SoCal Shaker Plates & Construction Site Services, LLC dba National General Construction for $1,275,425.85 and permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. D. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 2025-061 - Solid Waste Preliminary Assessment Resolution Staff recommends the Board adopt the Solid Waste Preliminary Assessment Resolution and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. After the Fact — FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) - Countywide Grant Program Staff recommends the Board approve and authorize after the fact the signature of the Certificate of Participation as well as the 51% Letter for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) - Countywide Grant in the amount of $28,133.67 and allow the Chair to sign any and all documents related to the application, award, and acceptance of the Grant. Interlocal Agreement - Funding of Construction Relating to Proposed County Improvements Along Prima Vista Boulevard From N.E. Estia Lane to N.E. Naranja Avenue - THIS PROJECT IS Staff recommends the Board approve the Interlocal Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the Interlocal Agreement. 4. First Amendment to Settlement Agreement Including Impact Fee Credit Agreement - ACR Acquisition, LLC (aka ACR Properties, LLC) Staff recommends the Board approve the First Amendment to the Settlement Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Second Amendment to the March 28, 2022 Interlocal Agreement Between the Board and the City of Port St. Lucie to Cost Share on Design of a Regional Water Quality Project for Hog Pen Slough - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUELA 7 1 P, a Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM Staff recommends the Board execute the Second Amendment to the agreement and direct the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. Permission to Advertise - Ordinance to Amend the St. Lucie Code to Repeal Chapter 36 "Roads and Bridges" Article 1, "In General" and to Create a New Chapter 36 "Road and Bridges" Article 1, "In General" to Codify Rights of Way Permit and Revocable License Agreement Provisions Staff recommends the Board grant permission to advertise the ordinance. Permission to Advertise - Ordinance to Amend St. Lucie County Code Chapter 32 "Public Property," Article IV "Public Conduct" to Conform the Code to Statutory Requirements Prohibiting Public Sleeping or Camping, Delegate Authority to the Parks & Recreation Director or His/her Designee to Approve Group Functions Held on County Property, and to Codify the Permit Process and Delegation of Authority to the Tourism and Venues Director or His/her Designee for Events held at the Fairgrounds Staff recommends the Board grant permission to advertise the ordinance. 8. Resolution No. 2025-145 - Designating the Deputy County Administrator or Designee as the Administrative Official Authorized to Approve Plats and Replats Pursuant to Section 177.071, Florida Statutes - ADD ON Staff recommends the Board adopt the resolution designating the Deputy County Administrator or designee as the administrative official authorized to approve, approve with conditions, or deny plat and replat submittals in accordance with Section 177.071 and authorize the Chair to sign the ordinance as approved by the County Attorney. 9. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Mark Coxson - 7 Parcels along Turnpike Feeder Road - Parcel ID 1406-334-0001-000-2, 1406-334-0009-000-8, 1406-334-0010-000-8, 1406-343-0002-000- 7, 1406-343-0003-000-4, 1406-343-0004-000-1 and 1406-343-0010-000-6 Staff recommends the Board approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase from Mark Coxson, authorize the Chair to sign the contract, direct staff to proceed with the closing and record the warranty deed in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 10. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Goldwater Bank, N.A. - Turnpike Feeder Road - Parcel ID 1406-342-0002-000-4 Staff recommends the Board approve the contract for sale and purchase from Goldwater Bank, N.A., authorize the Chair to sign the contract, direct staff to proceed with the closing and record the warranty deed in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM 11. Contract for Sale and Purchase - John Alan Smoley - 2 Parcels along Turnpike Feeder Road - Parcel ID 1406-321-0012-000-2 and 1406-321-0011-000-5 Staff recommends the Board approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase from John Alan Smoley, authorize the Chair to sign the contract, direct staff to proceed with the closing and record the warranty deed in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 12. Resolution No. 2025-131 - Right -of -Way Donation - 50' of Right -of -Way along Range Line Road from Dairy Feeds, Inc. - Parcel ID 4201-132-0001-000-2 Staff recommends the Board accept the warranty deed from Dairy Feeds, Inc., 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. 13. Resolution No. 2025-132 - Right -of -Way Donation - 50' of Right -of -Way along Range Line Road from Rangeline Road Industrial, LLC. - Parcel ID 4201-113-0001-000-3 Staff recommends the Board accept the warranty deed from Rangeline Road Industrial, LLC, 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. 14. "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement - 170 S Naranja Ave - River Park - Unit 5 - Yoeny Suarez Machin - Parcel ID 3419-540-0177-000-5 Mr. Machin is requesting a "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement to keep his 5' chain link fence along the North, East, and West side of the property, install 30' of 6' aluminum fence along the West side of the property, and install 8' of 6' aluminum fence along the East side of the property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 247, Page 37. He 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 his expense. Engineering, Road & Bridge, Water Quality, and the City of Port St. Lucie Utilities 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. Machin pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 15. Revocable License Agreement - 763 SE Airoso Blvd - River Park - Unit 6 - Alain Diaz and Tatiana Diaz - Parcel ID 3419-545-0045-000-6 Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM Mr. and Mrs. Diaz are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' aluminum fence with gates along the North and South sides of the property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement, and a 6' aluminum fence along the East side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement per the Restrictive Covenants recorded in OR Book 38, Page 327. They understand 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 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. and Mrs. Diaz pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 16. Revocable License Agreement- 8602 Deland Ave - Lakewood Park Unit 8-A- Kimberly Kristine Glogovsky - Parcel ID 1301-609-0043-000-9 Ms. Glogovsky is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' vinyl fence along the north side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 47. 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. Glogovsky pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 17. Revocable License Agreement - 8502 Deland Avenue - Lakewood Park - Unit 8A - Drew Dennis and Thomas Edwin Dennis - Parcel ID 1301-609-0040-000-8 Drew and Thomas Dennis are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' vinyl fence with a gate along the North side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 47. They understand 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 their expense. Engineering, Road & Bridge, and Water Quality have reviewed the Revocable License Agreement and have no objections. f Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM Staff recommends the Board approve the Revocable License Agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and direct Drew and Thomas Dennis pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 18. Revocable License Agreement - 302 Bay Street - River Park - Unit 2 - Rodolfo Gonzalez Bernal - Parcel ID 3419-510-0311-000-4 Mr. Bernal is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' metal fence along the North, South, and West 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 is causing flooding, drainage problems, or for other needs in the area, the fence 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. Bernal pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 19. Revocable License Agreement - 119 E Arbor Ave -River Park -Unit 3 -William Amilcar Diaz Hernandez and Juana Victoria Lopez Bamaca - Parcel ID 3419-515-0008-000-2 Mr. Hernandez and Mrs. Bamaca are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' chain link fence along the North side of the property and a 6' chain link fence and gate along the South 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 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 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. Hernandez and Mrs. Bamaca pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. E. COMMUNITY SERVICES Adoption of the Revised Citizen Participation Plan to Comply with Updated Federal Regulations 111 P a 19 e Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM Staff recommends Board approval of the updated Citizen Participation Plan, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Approval of the Federally Funded Community Action Agency Subgrant Umbrella Agreement Between the Florida Department of Commerce and St. Lucie County Staff recommends Board approval of the Community Action Agency (CAA) Subgrant Umbrella Agreement; subject to legal form and correctness as approved by the County Attorney; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Award of Bid No. 25-057 - Design, Permit & Construct Pedestrian Boardwalks at Indrio Savannahs Preserve Staff recommends Board approval of the 23-057 bid award and to develop a contract with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Indrio Savannahs Preserve Recreational Boardwalk Structures project to design, permit, and build a total of three (3) public use boardwalk amenities, per the scope of work and the attached bid tabulation: (2) 50 linear ft. boardwalks and one (1) 150 linear ft. boardwalk and authorization for the chair to sign the associated documents as approved by the County Attorney. The bid award total for all three (3) amenities totals $170,500.00 to Summerlin's Marine Construction, LLC. G. FACILITIES Award of Bid No. 25-052 - Grounds Maintenance for County Facilities and Preserves - $356,690.00 Staff recommends Board approval to award BID No. 25-052 to Partnership Landscaping in the amount of $356,690.00 annually and a total amount of $1,070,070.00 for three years and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as prepared and approved by the County Attorney. H. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-031 - Art Conservator Services Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firm for RFP No. 25-031 and permission to: • Conduct contract negotiations with the highest-ranking proposer, RLA Conservation, LLC. • If negotiations are successful, award the contract to the highest -ranked proposer and 121 V!�' a 19 e Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM authorize the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy TC 3.2.1. • If negotiations are unsuccessful with the highest -ranked firm, negotiations would be terminated with that firm and staff would start negotiations with the second highest - ranked firm. Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-035 - FEMA Public Assistance Consulting Services Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firm for RFP No. 25-035 and permission to: • Conduct contract negotiations with the highest-ranking proposer, DCMC Partners. • If negotiations are successful, award the contract to the highest -ranked proposer and authorize the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy HS 4.4.4 • If negotiations are unsuccessful with the highest -ranked firm, negotiations would be terminated with that firm and staff would start negotiations with the second highest - ranked firm. • If negotiations are unsuccessful with the second -highest ranked firm, negotiations would be terminated with that firm and staff would start negotiations with the next highest ranked firm. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 25-029 - Professional Engineering Services — Expansion of Holiday Pines Wastewater Treatment Facility Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firm for RFQ No. 25-029 and permission to: • Conduct contract negotiations with the highest -ranked proposer, Masteller & Moler, Inc. • If negotiations are successful, award the contract to the highest -ranked proposer and authorize the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.3.2 • If negotiations are unsuccessful with the highest -ranked firm, negotiations would be terminated with that firm and staff would start negotiations with the second highest - ranked firm. I. PARKS & RECREATION 2nd Annual Treasure Coast Conch Festival Fee Waiver - $605.00 13 1 P a 19 e Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM Staff recommends Board authorization to waive the $605.00 rental fees for Lawnwood Stadium open space for the 2nd Annual Treasure Coast Conch Festival to be held on July 19th, 2025, as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan TC3.2.1. 2. Savannas Work Camper Agreement Staff recommends Board approval of the Savannas Work Camper Agreement with Mr. John Vail and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy TC3.2.1. J. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Request Permission to Advertise a Proposed Ordinance Amending the Road Impact Fee Ordinance (multimodal fee) Staff recommends the Board grant permission to advertise the proposed Ordinance for a public hearing before the Local Planning Agency/Planning and Zoning Commission on July 17, 2025, for the first public hearing before the Board on August 19, 2025, and for the second (adoption) hearing before the Board on September 2, 2025. K. PORT, INLET & BEACHES Amendment No. 2 to Contract C24-06-879 (Taylor Engineering) - Harbour Pointe Regional Boat Ramp Design and Permitting (Stage 2) Staff recommends Board approval of Amendment No 2 to Contract C24-06-879 with Taylor Engineering Inc., increasing the contracted amount for the Stage 2 design and permitting effort for the Harbour Pointe Regional Boat Ramp project by $1,419,721.00 from $69,847.00 to $1,489,568.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. The proposed effort is consistent with the BOCC's newly approved Strategic Plan Initiatives and includes marine infrastructure which will promote future Port Development. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) XXXXX (Financial Project # 455616-94-01) — Port Master Plan Update and Work Authorization No.1 (Atkins/Realis) - Port of Fort Pierce 2025 Master Plan Update Staff recommends approval of: 1) Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) XXXXX (Financial Project # 455616-94-01) — Port Master Plan Update, including $75,000.00 in new grant funding from FDOT for a 2025 Port of Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM Fort Pierce Master Plan Update, requiring a $75,000.00 local match share (grant totaling $150,000.00); 2) Resolution No. 2025-140 accepting the proposed FDOT funding; 3) a supporting budget resolution to be provided separately by OMB; 4) Work Authorization No. with Atkins/Realis ($145,470.00) for the 2025 Port of Fort Pierce Master Plan Update and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. The proposed effort is consistent with the BOCC's newly approved Strategic Plan Initiatives, and the effort will support future Seaport Development. L. PUBLIC SAFETY Public Safety Purchase of Xybix Ergonomic Workstations Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed purchase of Xybix Ergonomic Workstations for $57,988.75. M. PUBLIC WORKS 360 Energy Solutions Fee -In Lieu of Sidewalk Construction Staff recommends Board approval of the fee -in -lieu of construction agreement with 360 Energy Solutions, LLC, accept funds in the amount of $4,700.00, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney, in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.1. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY Ordinance No. 25-009 to Amend the Boundaries of the Solaeris Community Development District Staff recommends the Board approve Ordinance No. 25-009 and authorize the Chair to sign the ordinance. Ordinance No. 25-013 to Amend Chapter 1- Article II of the St. Lucie County Code Entitled Code Enforcement - ADOPTION HEARING Staff recommends the Board approve Ordinance No. 25-013 and authorize the Chair to sign the ordinance as approved by the County Attorney. B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 15 V ai �m Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM 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 - ADOPTION HEARING Staff recommends the Board vote to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-14 and allow the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 12. REGULAR AGENDA A. PUBLIC UTILITIES Resolution - Amend Water, Wastewater and Reuse Utility Rates, Fees and Charges for the St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District ("District") Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution No. 25-125 and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution as reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. Resolution - Amend Connection Fees for the St. Lucie County Water & Sewer District ("District") Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution No. 25-127 and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution as reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. 13. COMMISSIONER UPDATES 14. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold their annual Budget Workshops on Monday, July 7, 2025, through Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 9am at the Havert L. Fenn Center located at 2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Informal meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 2pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 9am Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 PM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 15. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. St. Lucie County Library's Summer Reading Program continues through July, so make sure you and your family members are logging their reading hours using the Beanstack app and don't miss the various in -person events at your closest branch library. For more details, visit www.stlucieco.gov/library. B. St. Lucie County's Parks & Recreation staff will host Back -to -School Splash Jams at all three county pools. These free, family -friendly pool parties will take place across three days from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (weather permitting): • Monday, July 28 at the Ravenswood Pool, 400 SW Ravenswood Lane in Port St. Lucie • Tuesday, July 29 at the Lakewood Park Pool, 5990 Emerson Ave. in Fort Pierce • Wednesday, July 30 at the Boatwright Pool, 1200 Avenue M in Fort Pierce. 16. MOTION TO ADJOURN