HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Agenda 09.02.2025BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 2, 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
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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. Read to Succeed Initiative
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 2025-142 - Proclaiming September 2025 as "Hunger Action Month" in St. Lucie
County, Florida
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Special Budget Meeting of July 15, 2025.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of July 22, 2025.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 46 - 47
B. AIRPORT
1. Atkins Contract C25-06-618 Work Authorization #01- Airfield and Pavement Markings -
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$530,260.00
Staff recommends Board approval of Atkins Work Authorization #01 $530,260.00 Airfield and
Pavement Markings and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Resolution No. 25-172 - Providing Consent to the Florida Development Finance Corporation
to the Issuance of Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds on Behalf of Waste Pro USA, Inc.
Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution No. 25-172 and authorize the Chair to sign
the resolution.
Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement - Akel Homes (ACR Acquisition, LLC aka ACR Properties,
LLC) - For Becker Road Segments in Port St. Lucie
Staff recommends the Board approve the Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Ravenswood Library - Amended and Restated Utility Service Agreement - Parcel ID 3420-800-
0025-000-6 and 3420-800-0041-000-4
Staff recommends the Board authorize the County Administrator to sign the Amended and
Restated Utility Service Agreement, authorize staff to pay the Invoice in the amount of
$37,945.43 and direct staff to process the Amended and Restated Utility Service Agreement.
4. Possible Purchase of Parcel ID 3403-501-0077-000-4 - Regina Palms Subdivision
Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution No. 2025-176 and authorize the Chair to sign
the resolution.
Contract for Sale and Purchase - Gerald J. Paradise, Jr., as Executor for Assunta Paradise - 2
Parcels along Turnpike Feeder Road - Parcel ID 1406-321-0001-000-2 and 1406-321-0002-
000-9
Staff recommends the Board approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase from Gerald J.
Paradise, Jr., Executor for Assunta Paradise, 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.
Resolution No. 2025-179 - Right -of -Way Donation - 30' of Right -of -Way along Rock Road -
Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:00 PM
HDP Pineapple Grove LLC - Parcel ID 2302-311-0001-000-5 and 2302-211-0002-000-5
Staff recommends the Board accept the General Warranty Deed from HDP Pineapple Grove
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.
D. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Interlocal Funding Agreement Between St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce for Fiscal
Year 2025 Homeless Services
Staff recommends Board approval of the interlocal agreement between St. Lucie County and
the City of Fort Pierce; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney. This item aligns with Strategic Plan TC 3.4.3. and HS 4.3.2.
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New Capital Request - Security Appliances
Staff recommends Board approval to purchase of security appliances as a new capital
purchase, waive formal bids, and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney.
Juniper Core Switches Emergency Purchase for Information Technology (IT) Data Center
Staff recommends the Board ratify the emergency purchase of Juniper switches which
utilizied NASPO agreement 4323000 as a new capital purchase and authorize the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Juniper Core Switch Emergency Purchase for the New St. Lucie County Technology Campus
Staff recommends the Board ratify the emergency capital purchase of the Juniper Switches
for the St. Lucie County Technology Campuswhich utilized NASPO agreement 4323000, and
authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
4. Unified Power Emergency UPS Purchase
Staff recommends the Board ratify the emergency contract in the amount of $165,914.83
with Unified Power and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
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F. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Renewal of Agreements with Local Youth Sports Providers
Staff recommends Board approval of the Facility Use Agreements with Northside Bat & Ball
Inc, Fort Pierce Buccaneers Inc., and Mako Soccer and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as prepared by the County Attorney in accordance to strategic plan policy T.C.3.2.
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (JROTC) Congressional Cadet Competition Fee Waiver -
$605.00
Staff recommends Board approval to waive $605.00 in open space rental fees for the Junior
Reserve Officers Training Corp. (JROTC) Congressional Cadet Competition that is scheduled
for October 18, 2025, from 8am-4pm at Pepper Park 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 Policy 3.2.1.
Waiver for Council of Social Agencies (COSA) Showcase of Services in the amount of $375.50
Staff recommends Board approval to waive the Facility Rental Fee of $375.00 as outlined in
this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by
the County Attorney.
4. White City Park Shoreline Stabilization Phase II - First Amendment to Work Authorization
No.4 to Contract C20-01-167
Staff recommends Board approval of the first amendment to work authorization No.4 with
Dredging & Marine Consultants Contract # C20-01-167 in the amount of $59,890.00 and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
G. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Renewal of Service Agreement for Public Safety Interoperable Communications and 800MHz
Radio Equipment & Systems
Staff recommends Board approval of the renewal of Service Agreement for Public Safety
Interoperable Communications and 800MHz Radio Equipment & Systems and authorization
for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
H. PUBLIC UTILITIES
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1. Funding Transfer Approval for Design of the Holiday Pines Wastewater Treatment Facility
Expansion Phase 2
Staff recommends Board approval of the funding transfer from the various accounts to cover
the cost of the design of the expansion of the Holiday Pines Wastewater Treatment Facility.
This is in accordance with Strategic Plan policy RI 5.3.2.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC WORKS
Palm Lake Gardens Streetlighting District
Staff recommends Board approval of the Palm Lake Gardens SLD Annual 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.
Southern Oaks Streetlighting District
Staff recommends Board approval of the Southern Oaks SLD Annual 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.
The Grove Streetlighting District
Staff recommends Board approval of the Grove SLD Annual 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.
4. Culvert 2025-06 Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) - Assessment Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2025-167, the Culvert 2025-06 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.
5. Lakewood Park Drainage Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) -Annual Assessment
Resolution
Staff recommends Board approval of the Lakewood Park MSBU Annual 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.
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Muller Road Subdivision Paving Waiver - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff have reviewed the request and recommend providing a conditional waiver for the
paving requirements and provision of a fair share contribution. Consistent with previous
Board actions, staff recommends the condition that the current and future owners and their
heirs/assigns agree to participate and there shall be a "yes" vote in any lawfully established
MSTU, MSBU or other special assessment district created for the purpose of providing paving
and/or drainage improvements to Muller Road.
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Resolution No. 25-144 - Solid Waste Final Assessment Resolution
Staff recommends the Board adopt the Solid Waste Final Assessment Resolution and
authorize the Chair to sign the resolution.
Ordinance No. 25-018 - Establishing the Pineapple Grove Community Development District -
ATTACHMENT ADDED
Staff recommends the Board adopt Ordinance No. 25-018.
C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Land America Self -Storage at Wawa Conditional Use Permit - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board approve this Conditional Use Permit for Land America Self -
Storage at Wawa, subject to the conditions contained in Resolution 2025-177, authorizing
the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney's office.
Brock's Pizzeria - Land Development Code Text Amendment to the Commercial
Neighborhood (CN) Zoning District - FIRST READING
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners hold a public hearing on the proposed
amendment, evaluate the proposal scope, provide any suggested modifications, and
schedule the second (final) reading at their October 7, 2025 Meeting, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Land Development Code Text Amendment to Chapter XIII Building Code Regulations and
Public Works Construction Manual to Create Milestone Inspection Guidelines - FIRST
READING
Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:00 PM
Staff recommends the Board vote to hold the 2nd reading of the proposed Ordinance at the
September 16, 2025, regularly scheduled meeting, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or as soon
thereafter as may be heard. This item aligns with Strategic Plan Priority HS 4.4.1.
4. Proposed Evaluation and Appraisal Review Comprehensive Plan Amendments (EAR -based
Amendments) - TRANSMITTAL I G
Staff recommends the Board vote to transmit the proposed EAR -based amendment to the
state land planning agency and other state reviewing agencies.
12. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Opioid Litigation - Participation Form for the Purdue Direct Settlement
Staff recommends the Board accept special counsel's recommendation to participate in the
Purdue Direct Settlement and authorize the Chair to sign the Participation Form.
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Land America Self -Storage at Wawa Major Site Plan - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board approve this Major Site Plan for Land America Self -Storage at
Wawa, subject to the conditions within Resolution 2025-173, authorizing the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney's office.
C. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 25-021— Public Transportation Operations — Area Regional
Transit Fixed Route Services, Paratransit & Microtransit - (CONTINUED FROM THE 81 9/202
CC MEETING)
Staff recommends Board approval of the final ranking for RFP No. 25-021 and permission to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with the highest -ranked proposer, MV Transportation.
• If negotiations are successful, authorize the Chair to sign the documents as approved
by the County Attorney.
• If staff is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the highest -ranked
proposer, negotiations with that company shall be terminated and staff shall attempt
to negotiate a contract with the second -ranked firm. If these negotiations are not
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successful, they shall be terminated with the second proposer and staff shall attempt
to negotiate a contract with the third -highest ranked firm.
13. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
14. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Tentative Budget Hearing on Thursday, September
4, 2025 at 6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at
2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025
at 9am 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, September 16, 2025
at 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's Parks & Recreation Department and St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office have
partnered again for the free 3rd Annual Tunnel of Terror and Trunk or Treat event on Friday, Oct.
24 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Havert L. Fenn Center, located at 2000 Virginia Ave. The Trunk or Treat
event is designed for all ages, while the Tunnel of Terror is designed for ages 15 and older. For
details call: 772-462-1521.
B. The Kilmer Branch Library, located at 101 Melody Lane in Fort Pierce, is once again hosting a
Halloween Costume Swap throughout October for those in need of a "new to you" costume.
Donations will be accepted at all St. Lucie County Branch Libraries. Costumes must be complete
and in good condition (no rips, tears or stains). Those needing costumes can browse the Kilmer
Branch anytime during October during normal business hours, while supplies last. Residents do not
need to donate a costume in order to pick up a new -to -you costume.
16. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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