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AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 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
Committed To Service, Focused On Our Future, Grounded By Tradition
*Revised Final on 7/21
Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 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.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. RECESS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS
S. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REVISIONS
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Parks & Recreation Presentation
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 25-143 - Proclaiming July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month in St. Lucie County,
Florida
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of July 1, 2025.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 39 - 41
1. Update the Meeting Times in the BOCC Meeting Policies
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution 25-153 updating exhibit A of the BOCC
Meeting Policies, and authorizes the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
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Attorney.
C. AIRPORT
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA)
FM 451555-1 Taxiway Echo Rehab - Design - $125,000.00
Staff recommends Board approval of Florida Department of Transportation Grant Agreement
(PTGA) FM 451555-1 Airport Taxiway Echo Rehab Design $125,000.00, approve Resolution
No. 2025-148 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant 3-12-0023-043-2025 Acceptance Extend Runway
10R/28L - Environmental Assessment - $1,334,899.00 - ADD ON
Staff recommends Board approval of the FAA's Grant 3-12-0023-043-2025 Extend Runway
10R/28L - Environmental Assessment and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Authorization for Staff to Negotiate Possible Acquisition of School District Properties
Staff recommends the Board direct staff to attempt to negotiate the acquisition of the
surplus School District properties with the understanding that any Purchase and Sales
Agreements for any of the properties will require Board review and approval. Staff also
recommends the Board authorize the Property Acquisition Manager to commence
preliminary due diligence on the properties (e.g. appraisals).
2. Potential Acquisition of Buildings Located on the Flight School Site of the Treasure Coast
International Airport
Based on the Board's direction at the July 10, 2025 informal, staff recommends the Board
direct staff to attempt to negotiate the purchase of the Flight School buildings, contingent on
also negotiating the removal of the property where the buildings are located from the
October 10, 2000 Amended and Restated Lease.
40' Right -of -Way Reservation - Quit -Claim Deed to Hickory Branch Properties, Inc.
Staff recommends the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Quit -Claim Deed conveying the
County's interest in the 40' strip of right-of-way and direct staff to proceed with recording
the deed in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
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4. Resolution No. 2025-133 - Right -of -Way Donation - 80' of Right -of -Way for the extension of
future "Road G," also known as Whalou Way from Whalou Properties LLC - Parcel IDs 2301-
333-0001-000-0 and 2301-313-0001-000-8
Staff recommends the Board accept the Special Warranty Deed from Whalou Properties 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.
Resolution No. 2025-134 - Right -of -Way Donation - 30' of Right -of -Way along Angle Road
from JFS Embreeville Associates, LLC - Parcel ID 2301-122-0001-000-2
Staff recommends the Board accept the Special Warranty Deed from JFS Embreeville
Associates, LLC. in a manner or form acceptable to the County Attorney, subject to a sketch
and legal description approved by the County Surveyor, 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.
6. Resolution No. 2025-135 - Right -of -Way Donation along future extension of Jenkins Road
from Fort Pierce Land Holdings, LLC - Parcel ID 2301-231-0001-000-7
Staff recommends the Board accept the Special Warranty Deed from Fort Pierce Land
Holdings, LLC. in a manner or form acceptable to the County Attorney, subject to a sketch
and legal description approved by the County Surveyor, 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.
7. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Richard and Paula Carlton - 1 Parcel along Turnpike Feeder
Road - Parcel ID 1406-311-0012-000-1
Staff recommends the Board approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase from Richard and
Paula Carlton, 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.
8. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Alan H. Hoffman - Turnpike Feeder Road - Parcel ID 1406-
312-0017-000-9
Staff recommends the Board approve the contract for sale and purchase from Alan H.
Hoffman, 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.
9. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Barry Pipino - 1 Parcel along Turnpike Feeder Road - Parcel
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ID 1407-244-0008-000-8
Staff recommends the Board approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase from Barry Pipino,
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. Revocable License Agreement - 834 SE Festivo Ct - River Park - Unit 7 - Isael Mendoza Falcon
and Aymee Perdomo Hector - Parcel ID 3419-550-0014-000-6
Mr. Falcon and Mrs. Hector are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' dura
fence with gates along the North and South side of the property, within the County's 6'
Drainage/Utility Easement and to install a 6' dura fence along the West side of the property,
within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 12, Page
41. 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. Falcon and Mrs. Hector pay to record the agreement in
the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
11. Revocable License Agreement - 2902 Essex Drive - Sheraton Plaza - Unit 3 - Alexandrite LLC -
Parcel ID 1432-806-0047-000-5
Alexandrite LLC is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' aluminum fence
along the West side of the property, within the County's 12.5' Drainage/Utility Easement per
the Plat recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 12. 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 Alexandrite LLC pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
12. Revocable License Agreement - 116 NE Solida Dr - River Park - Unit 9 Part V - Dayvel Alvarez
Ramirez and Adriana Pereira Dorta - Parcel ID 3419-565-0004-000-9
Mr. Ramirez and Ms. Dorta are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6'
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aluminum fence with gates along the East and West sides of the property, within the
County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement, and rear 20' Easement per the Plat recorded in Plat
Book 14, Page 47. 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. Ramirez and Ms. Dorta pay to record the agreement in
the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Piggyback Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC)17/18/82 Vegetation
Management Continuing Contract with Florida Best, Inc.
Staff recommends the Board approve to piggyback off FWC17/18-82 with Florida Best, LLC
and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wetland Restoration and Protection Grant
Awa rd
Staff recommends Board approval of the grant award and partnership agreement with Ducks
Unlimited and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
F. FACILITIES
Rock Road Jail - Interior Camera Replacement Upgrade - Change Order No.2 to C23-11-907 -
$25,142.59
Staff recommends Board approval of change order No.02 to Contract C23-11-907 for
equipment purchase and installation for the Rock Road Jail interior cameras with Accurate
Controls and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as prepared and approved by the
County Attorney.
G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Fiscal Year 25 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue
Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:00 AM
Staff recommends Board approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the
budget by $154,547,456.00.
Request for Qualification (RFQ) No. 25-053 - Contractor Pre -Qualification — for Community
Services HOME Investments Partnership, State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP),
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program (HLMP)
Funded Projects
Staff recommends Board approval to award RFQ No. 25-056 and enter into contracts with
Byrdson Services, LLC, De Hoz Builders, Inc., Habitat for Humanity of St. Lucie & Okeechobee,
AThomas Construction, KIB Construction Corp., Gentile Corp., and Phoenix Pro
Management, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as prepared by the County
Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan HS 4.3.
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 25-048 - Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project - Coastal
Engineering Services with Environmental Support Services (Project 1) and Coastal Storm Risk
Management Project, Coastal Engineering Services with Coastal Environmental Services
(Project 2) and Fort Pierce Inlet Management Plan & Sand Bypassing Coastal Engineering
Services with Environmental Support Services (Project 3) and General Coastal Engineering
Services with Environmental Support Services
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firms for RFQ No. 25-048 Coastal
Engineering Services — Projects One, Two & Three, and General Coastal Engineering Services
— Continuing Contracts and permission to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with the highest -ranked short-listed firms for each
project and all eight shortlisted firms for general coastal engineering services —
continuing contracts.
• 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 ES 6.1.4.
4. Award of Bid No. 25-050 - Heavy Equipment & Heavy -Duty Truck Parts, and Repair Services
Staff recommends Board approval of the award of Bid No. 25-050, Heavy Equipment and
Heavy -Duty Truck Parts and Repair Services to Cason Auto & Truck of Fort Pierce, Yavorsky's
Truck Services of Fort Pierce, and Mobile Techs, LLC of Fort Lauderdale, and authorization for
the Chair to sign the contracts as approved by the County Attorney.
H. PARKS & RECREATION
Blind Creek Beach Improvement Project Work Authorization Amendment - $58,150.00
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Staff recommends the Board's approval of the 2nd Amendment to Work Authorization #1 to
CAPTEC Engineering, INC., to contract C19-08-751 in the amount $58,150.00 for the Blind
Creek Beach Improvement Project and authorize the chair to sign documents as prepared
and approved by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy TC3.3.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Job Growth Investment Grant (JGIG) for Project Knight Rider AKA Inkas USA, Inc. for the
Creation of 294 New Jobs
Staff recommends the Board approve the Job Growth Investment Grant Agreement with
Inkas USA, Inc and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County
Attorney. This is in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy AO 2.1.
Job Growth Investment Grant (JGIG) for Project King AKA Import Mex Distributors LLC., for
the Creation of 121 New Jobs
Staff recommends the Board approve the Job Growth Investment Grant Agreement with
Import Mex Distributors LLC., and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by
the County Attorney. This is in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy AO 2.1.
Job Growth Investment Grant (JGIG) for Project Hammy AKA MJR Marketing, LLC., for the
Creation of 30 New Jobs
Staff recommends the Board approve the Job Growth Investment Grant Agreement with MJR
Marketing LLC, and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County
Attorney. This is in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy AO 2.1.
J. PORT, INLET & BEACHES
Annual Maintenance & Emergency Repairs for Navigational Aids and Channel Markers (Bid
No. 25-058)
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 25-058, Annual Maintenance and
Emergency Repairs for Navigational Aids and Channel Markers, to the three (3) lowest
responsive and responsible bidders per the attached recommendation letter/spreadsheet;
and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
2025 Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Small Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Grant
Acceptance
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Staff recommends Board approval of the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Project
Agreement ICW-SL-24-02 for removal of the derelict vessels "Valkyrie", "Galene", and "O'Day
Sailboat FL8975PN" and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
K. PUBLIC UTILITIES
Bid Award - SW#25-003 Phase VA Expansion Final Grading Liner System and Leachate
Collection System
Staff recommends Board Approval to award Bid SW#25-003 Phase VA Expansion Final
Grading Liner System and Leachate Collection System to Southeast Environmental
Contracting Inc., (SEC) and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
Acceptance of CDM Smith's Amendment No. 2 — Design Package 2 Engineering Services
During Construction St. Lucie County Baling and Recycling Facility
Staff recommends Board Approval to accept CDM Smith's second amendment proposal to
contract C22-11-1033 in the not to exceed amount of $633,170.00 and authorization for the
Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
3. Amendment #6 to Contract C23-07-554 with Wharton -Smith, Inc. for Progressive
Design/Build Services for Water & Wastewater Facilities
Staff recommends Board approval of the draft amendment #6 for the Central County Water
& Wastewater Treatment Facilities in the amount of $12,186,964.00 and authorize the Chair
to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. This is in accordance with Strategic
Plan Policy R15.3.2.
L. PUBLIC WORKS
Roadway Improvement and Impact Fee Credit Agreement between Sunrise Residential LLC.,
and St. Lucie County for Construction of and Payment towards Certain Roadway
Improvements
Staff recommends the Board approve the Roadway Improvement and Impact Fee Credit
Agreement (Agreement) between Sunrise Residential LLC, and St. Lucie County, authorize the
Chair to sign the Agreement, as approved by the County Attorney, and record the Agreement
in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI
5.1.1.
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2. Bluefield Road Canal - Spraying Agreement with Evans Properties, Inc. to Transfer
Maintenance Responsibility of Canal
Staff recommends Board approval of the Canal Spraying Agreement between Evans
Properties, Inc and St. Lucie County, authorize the County Administrator to sign the
Agreement, as approved by the County Attorney, and record the Agreement in the Public
Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. This is in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.1.
Palm Lake Gardens Street Lighting District - Permission to Advertise
Staff recommends Board permission to advertise a public hearing for the Palm Lakes Garden
SLD to be held on September 2, 2025 at 6:OOpm or as soon thereafter as may be heard in
accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.2.
4. Southern Oaks Street Lighting District - Permission to Advertise
Staff recommends Board permission to advertise a public hearing for the Southern Oaks SLD
to be held on September 2, 2025 at 6:OOpm or as soon thereafter as may be heardin
accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.2.
The Grove Street Lighting District - Permission to Advertise
Staff recommends Board permission to advertise a public hearing for The Grove SLD to be
held on September 2, 2025 at 6:OOpm or as soon thereafter as may be heard in accordance
with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.2.
Lakewood Park Drainage MSBU - Permission to Advertise
Staff recommends Board permission to advertise a public hearing for the Lakewood Park
Drainage MSBU to be held on September 2, 2025 at 6:OOpm or as soon thereafter as may be
heard in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.2.
M. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Law Enforcement Impact Fee Request in the Amount of $1,565,274.00
The SLCSO greatly appreciates the BOCC's and County staff's partnership on the SLCSO
Evidence Building and recommends Board approval of the Law Enforcement Impact Fee
Request and corresponding transfer to the SLCSO for completion of the Project.
N. TRANSIT
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1. Authorization Resolution - Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD)
State Fiscal Year (SFY25/26) Trip and Equipment Grant
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the state fiscal year 25/26 Trip and Equipment Grant
and authorization for the chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. This
project is in accordance with the Strategic Plan Policy 5.2.3.
Authorization Resolution - Federal Transit Administration Super Grant, 49 U.S.C. 5307 and
5339 - Capital and Operating Assistance and Bus Facilities - Grant Acceptance & Authorization
Resolution for FFY24
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the 49 U.S. Code § 5307 & 5339 (Super Grant)
Urbanized area formula grant (FL-2025-064-00) for FFY24, approval of the budget resolution,
acceptance of grant and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney. The Super Grant award is $5,105,569.00 and the local match is
$1,169,241.00. This project is in accordance with the Strategic Plan Policy 5.2.3.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Ordinance No. 25-012 - Amending Chapter 50 - Waterways, and creating Article III —
Anchoring Limitation Areas - ADOPTION EA I G
Staff recommends the Board approve Ordinance No. 25-012 and authorize the Chair to sign
the ordinance.
Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 2025-015 - Amending 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 - ADOPTION EARI G
Staff recommends the Board adopt the proposed ordinance.
3. Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 2025-016 - Amending 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 - ADOPTION
HEARING - STAFF HAS REQUESTED A CONTINUANCE TTHE AUGUST , 2025 BOCC
Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:00 AM
Staff recommends the Board adopt the proposed ordinance.
B. PUBLIC WORKS
Culvert 2025-05 Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) - Assessment Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2025-146, the Culvert 2025-05 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
Interlocal Agreement Between St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce for the Creation of
Anchoring Limitation Areas
Staff recommends the Board approve the attached Interlocal Agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign the interlocal agreement as reviewed and approved by the County Attorney.
Sale and Purchase and Lease Back of Dorothy Jo Conrad Annex
Staff recommends the Board approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Lease and
authorize the Chair to sign both documents.
Proposed Interlocal Agreement with the City of Port St. Lucie - Management of Municipal
Solid Waste and Recyclable Material - ADD ON
Staff recommends the Board (a) approve the proposed interlocal agreement and (b)
authorize the Chair to sign the proposed interlocal agreement on behalf of the Board.
B. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Setting of FY 2026 Proposed Millage Rates and Dates for Budget Public Hearings
Staff recommends the Board give permission to:
• Advise the Property Appraiser's Office of the millage rates as outlined on the
"Worksheet Analysis of Roll -Back Millage Rate, FY 2025 - 2026" for fiscal year 2025-
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Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:00 AM
2026 under the column headed "2025-2026 Millage."
• Set two public hearings: September 4, 2025 (tentative budget hearing) and
September 18, 2025 (final budget hearing), at 6:00 PM in the Roger Poitras
Administration Annex Commission Chamber.
C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Oak Ridge Ranches (AKA Solaeris) POD 8 - Nova at Solaeris Final Site Plan
Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution No. 202S-152, 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 and amended through Resolution 2025-99, with
conditions.
Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director
No formal vote is necessary as this is only a discussion item.
D. ADMINISTRATION
1. Appointment to the Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee - At -Large Member Vacancy
Staff recommends the Board vote to appoint one representative to fill the At -Large seat on
the Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee.
Review and Approve the County Attorney Executive Search Brochure - ITEM PULLED PRIOR
TO MEETING
13. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
14. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 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, August 12, 2025 at
Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:00 AM
9am in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
15. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. St. Lucie County has initiated a comprehensive Community Survey designed to gather resident
input on key local priorities, programs and services. Conducted by the ETC Institute, a nationally
recognized research firm, the survey will help inform data -driven decisions that impact the future
of the county. Responses are anonymous. A select number of homes have been mailed paper
surveys, which can be completed and mailed back with a provided postage -paid for envelope, but
any resident can also complete the survey online at https://stluciesurvey.org.
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 and
• Wednesday, July 30 at the Boatwright Pool, 1200 Avenue M in Fort Pierce.
16. MOTION TO ADJOURN