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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Agenda 09.26.2025BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 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 9/15 Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES — The agenda will typically determine the order of business conducted at today's Board meeting. However, the final order of agenda and items heard is to be determined by the Chair. INVOCATION -PLEDGE — To bring order and decorum, the BOCC begins its meetings with an invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Participation is voluntary. PUBLIC COMMENT —Time is allotted at the beginning of each regular meeting for general public comment. CONSENT AGENDA —These items are considered routine in nature, are reviewed by BOCC members in advance, and typically do not require BOCC comment and may be voted on with one motion. There is no separate discussion or individual vote on these items unless requested by a BOCC Member. PUBLIC HEARINGS — Public hearings will commence at or as soon as possible after the advertised time. In no event will public hearings commence prior to the advertised time. These items are heard at Regular or Special BOCC meetings and are normally scheduled for the first and third Tuesday of the month, or as soon thereafter as possible. As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order of presentation is: (1) Staff presentation (2) Applicant presentation (3) BOCC questions for Staff and/or Applicant (4) Public comment, (5) further discussion and action by the BOCC. REGULAR AGENDA — Items appearing on the Regular Agenda require BOCC direction, a policy decision, or are otherwise of significance necessitating separate attention and action. Agenda items may consist of proposals for new County policies, adjustment of budgets, requests to approve contracts with vendors for services, and items as requested for presentation and approved through County Administration and the BOCC. COMMISSIONER UPDATES — These items are presented by an individual BOCC Members as necessary. BOCC Members will use this time to highlight items of interest that impact their districts or special items of interest they feel warrants the attention of the St. Lucie County community. MEETINGS — All BOCC meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. and on the third Tuesdays at 9 a.m., unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virigina Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The BOCC schedules and notices additional workshops throughout the year as necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the Human Resources Department at 772-462-1456, HumanResources@stlucieco.gov or TDD 772-462-1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 21Pa Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM RULES OF DECORUM FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PURPOSE: Pursuant to Sections 125.01(1)(a) and 286.0114, F.S., this policy sets forth the rules of decorum for public participation at the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Meetings (Rules of Decorum). These Rules of Decorum are adopted to ensure a positive and productive environment that is conducive to good order and discipline which in turn will enhance the democratic process, individual rights of expression, engaging conversations and mutual respect for shared ideas. As used in these Rules of Decorum, decorum means propriety and good taste in conduct or behavior. The St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has numerous public meetings that include, but are limited to, Regular, Informal (Workshops), and Special meetings. Having set rules, policies, and guidelines are paramount in maintaining a civil, respectful, and a courteous environment during government proceedings, which ensure support of and respect for an open, fair, transparent decision -making process. A. General Guidelines for Appearance Before the BOCC 1. Individuals may participate in the public meeting process. 2. Individuals wishing to speak must adhere to these Rules of Decorum. 3. Individuals will be recognized by the BOCC Chair. 4. Individuals will approach the podium and provide their name, address, and/or associated organization (if applicable). 5. Individuals will be provided with three (3) minutes and a representative of an organization has five (5) minutes to speak during Public Comment and during Public Hearings. 6. Individuals will direct all comments directly to the BOCC. All remarks will be directed to the BOCC as a body and not to any one person or commissioner. 7. Individuals will address all BOCC Members by their proper title. 8. Individuals will limit comments to a proposition before the BOCC, or a subject matter related to county government related items. Individuals should make comments concise and to the point and present any data or evidence they wish the BOCC to consider. 9. Comments in support or opposition to candidates for public office are not pertinent to the BOCC's duties. This includes any speaker identifying himself or herself as a candidate for public office. 10. No person may speak more than once on the same subject unless granted permission by the Chair. 11. Individuals will observe the timer device located directly under the microphone at the podium. Lights indicate the following: NoIndicates commencement of addressing the BOCC. Yellow: Indicates the individual has one (1) minute left and should begin to close their comments. Indicates time has expired and the individual needs to end their remarks. 12. Once time has expired individuals must cordially leave the podium and return to their seat. 13. The Chair has the discretion to either extend or reduce the time limits for public comment based on the number of speakers. To ensure the orderly conduct of meetings, if a large number of individuals wish to speak for public comment on a topic, the BOCC may require that one representative of a group or faction on a specific proposition be permitted to address the BOCC, rather than all members of such groups or factions, and/or the Chair may designate a specified period of time for public comment. 14. Individuals who are not able to attend a scheduled meeting may submit a public comment via the St. Lucie County Web Page at https://stluciecounty.formstack.com/forms/public comment form. 3 1 P a Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM B. Speakers Decorum 1. Speakers will: a. Conduct themselves in a respectful manner. b. Be clear and concise. c. Be civil in nature (polite, courteous and respectful). d. Address the BOCC directly. d. Speak into the microphone. 2. Speakers will NOT: a. Make comments of a personal nature regarding others. b. Shout, yell, or /scream. c. Use obscene or disruptive language. d. Make complaints, remarks, personal attacks or inflammatory comments against any public official or staff member. e. Members of the audience will not be allowed to enter the public meeting discussion from their seats. Individuals wishing to speak must follow the proper etiquette, approach the podium, and be recognized by the Chair. f. Individuals in attendance may not interfere with or interrupt the orderly procedure of the BOCC, any BOCC Member, or the person speaking whom the Chair has properly recognized. C. Audience Decorum 1. Turn off or silence all devices. 2. Refrain from inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior. 3. Refrain from private conversations. 4. Restrict disruptive commotion when transiting meeting spaces. 5. To ensure the safety of the public, campaign placards, banners or signs will NOT be permitted in the Chambers. 6. Refrain from disorderly or boisterous conduct to include but not be limited to: a. Applause b. Whistling c. Stamping of feet d. Booing e. Threatening dialogue f. Slanderous utterance g. Actions that impede the orderly conduct of a meeting D. Enforcement of the Rules of Decorum 1. The BOCC Chair is responsible for maintaining and enforcing the Rules of Decorum. 2. Individuals who do not adhere to the Rules of Decorum will receive an initial warning from the Chair to cease and desist in order to restore order. 3. If an individual continues to breach the Rules of Decorum, the Chair may order the individual to relinquish the podium and/or leave the public meeting. 4. If any person refuses to leave following an order to leave, the Chair may order the Law Enforcement on duty to remove them from the public meeting. Any person who disrupts or interrupts a BOCC meeting by violation of these Rules of Decorum, including the use of profane language or the threat of physical violence, or who makes personal, impertinent remarks or who exhibits loud or boisterous behavior while the BOCC is in session, may be removed from the meeting by the Sheriff's office. Removal may be requested at the direction of the Chair or by consensus of the BOCC, or by the Sheriff's office, if there is perceived to be an immediate threat to any person. Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. RECESS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS S. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REVISIONS 6. PRESENTATIONS A. St. Lucie Public Schools - Building on Excellence: A Year in Review & What's Ahead B. IRSC's Small Business Development Center Award Presentation 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items) 8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 25-166 - Proclaiming September 2025 as "National Service Dog Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida B. Resolution No. 25-174 - Proclaiming the month of September 2025 as "Alzheimer's Awareness Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of August 5, 2025. B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal Meeting of August 12, 2025. C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC 4-H Appreciation Awards Meeting of August 14, 2025. D. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025. 5 1 P, a Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM 10. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Warrant Lists 48 - 49 B. ADMINISTRATION Commissioner Clasby's Appointment to the Port of Fort Pierce Advisory Committee Staff recommends the Board ratify Commissioner Clasby's appointment of Joy Yancy to the Port of Fort Pierce Advisory Committee. Appointment of Treasure Coast Risk Management Program (TRICO) Representative Staff recommends the Board appoint the County Administrator or designee to serve on TRICO. C. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Award Bid No. 25-080 - Purchase and Installation of 6 New Panasonic Cameras Staff recommends Board approval for the award of Bid No. 25-080 to the lowest responsive bidder, Encore Broadcast Solutions for the purchase and installation of six (6) 4K Panasonic cameras & controller and authorization of the Chair to sign the contracts as approved by the County Attorney. D. COMMUNITY SERVICES Resolution 25-181 - Amending Resolution 24-070 to Update the Committees' Roles and Responsibilities, add Law Enforcement and Faith -Based Seats to the Homeless Advisory Committee, Adjust the Quorum Requirement Accordingly, and Remove the Secretary as an Officer. Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution 25-181 of the Homeless Advisory Committee, amending Resolution 24-070, to update the roles and responsibilities, add a law enforcement and faith -based seat, adjust the quorum requirement, and remove the Secretary as an Officer; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. This item aligns with Strategic Plan HS 4.3.1, HS 4.3.2, and TC 3.4.3. E. COUNTY ATTORNEY Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM Resolution No. 25- 175 - Proclaiming the week of September 17-23, 2025 as "Constitution Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida Resolution No. 25-182 - Proclaiming September 2025 as "Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida Interagency Agreement with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice for the Operation of the Juvenile Assessment Center for FY25-26 Staff recommends the Board approve the Interagency Agreement with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for the operation of the Juvenile Assessment Center for FY25/26 and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as prepared by the County Attorney's Office. 4. Eleventh Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Okeechobee County for Pretrial Services Staff recommends the Board approve the eleventh amendment to the interlocal agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as prepared by the County Attorney's Office, contingent upon Okeechobee County BOCC approval, and with authorization to adjust the contract amount to reflect the amount finally agreed upon with Okeechobee County. Permission to Advertise Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 03-07 - ADD ON Staff recommends the Board grant permission to advertise the ordinance. Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Inmate Medical - C23-12-996 - ADD ON Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement and authorize the Chair sign the amendment as approved by the County Attorney. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Rainer and Veronica Misner - 1 Parcel along Turnpike Feeder Road - Parcel ID 1406-333-0012-000-9 Staff recommends the Board approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase from Rainer and Veronica Misner, 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. Resolution No. 2025-183 - Right -of -Way Donation - 90.99' - 131.06' of Right -of -Way along Angle Road - HDP Pineapple Grove LLC - Parcel ID 2302-121-0001-000-2 and 2302-211-0002- 000-5 7 1 P, a Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM 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. 9. Resolution No. 2025-196 - Right -of -Way Donation - 20' of Right -of -Way along Schumann Road - Grover C. Charles and Sarah K. Charles - Parcel ID 2203-122-0001-000-1 Staff recommends the Board accept the Warranty Deed from Grover C. Charles and Sarah K. Charles, subject to a Title Commitment and Phase I Environmental Site Assessment acceptable to the County Attorney, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and direct staff to proceed with the closing and record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 10. Resolution No. 2025-197 - Right -of -Way Donation - 20' of Right -of -Way along Schumann Road - Caleb Charles and Megan Charles - Parcel ID 2203-132-0001-000-2 Staff recommends the Board accept the Warranty Deed from Caleb Charles and Megan Charles, subject to a Title Commitment and Phase I Environmental Site Assessment acceptable to the County Attorney, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and direct staff to proceed with the closing and record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. F. FACILITIES Termination of Green Collar Task Force Facility Use Agreement C23-02-198 Staff recommends Board approval to issue a 48-month notice to terminate the Green Collar Task Force Facilities Use Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign documents as prepared and approved by the County Attorney. Purchase Emergency Power Generator - $87,822.00 Staff recommends Board approval to purchase a new generators for $87,822.00 utilizing the Sourcewell Contract, Proposal Number: 088266 and authorize the Chair to execute documents as approved by the County Attorney. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Teamsters Local Union No. 769 - First Amendment to October 1, 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed First Amendment to the October 1, 2024 Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM Collective Bargaining Agreement, and authorize the Chair to sign the First Amendment. 2. Employee Health Insurance Plan - Proposed 2026 Rates Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed 2026 contribution rates for the Employee Health Insurance Plan. H. LIBRARY SERVICES Library Hotspot Policy and Patron Agreement Form Staff recommends Board approval of the Hotspot Lending Policy and Patron Agreement Form as approved by the County Attorney. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Fiscal Year 25 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue Staff recommends Board approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget by $79,844,228.00. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 25-051 - Professional Engineering & Architectural Services — Museum Pointe Park Redevelopment Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed firm for RFQ No. 25-051 and permission to: • Conduct contract negotiations with the highest -ranked proposer, WJ Architects, LLC. • If negotiations are successful, award the contract to the highest ranked proposer and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney, in accordance with St. Lucie County Strategic Plan TC 3.1.2. • 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. • If negotiations are unsuccessful with the second highest -ranked firm, negotiations would be terminated with that firm and staff would start negotiations with the third highest -ranked firm. Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 25-061 - Solid Waste and Recycling Labor Force Services Staff recommends Board approval of the Committee's recommendation and permission to: Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM • Conduct contract negotiations with FPR-II, LLC dba Leadpoint Business Services, LLC. • If negotiations are successful, award the contract to the successful firm and authorize the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney. • If staff is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the highest -ranked proposer, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated and staff shall attempt to negotiate a contract with the next highest -ranked firm. 4. Fixed Asset Inventory Property Record Removal Staff recommends Board authorization to remove fixed assets as reflected on the attached property inventory lists from the capital asset inventories of St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, St. Lucie County Clerk of Circuit Court, St. Lucie County Tax Collector and St. Lucie County Property Appraiser. J. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Silver Oaks PUD (Kolter) Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement (RIFCA) for Right-of-way Donation Staff recommends the Board approve the Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney's Office. K. PORT, INLET & BEACHES Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Grant Agreement #25050 (Harbour Pointe Regional Boat Ramp Facility) Staff recommends Board: 1) acceptance of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) - Florida Boater Improvement Program (FBIP) grant agreement #25050, securing up to $250,000.00 in reimbursement for the design and permitting effort for the Harbour Pointe Regional Boat Ramp project, 2) approval of a supporting budget resolution to be executed separately by OMB, and 3) authorization for the Chair to sign the grant documents as approved by the County Attorney. This item is in accordance with the Strategic Initiatives TC 3.1.2 and TC 3.3.1. L. PUBLIC UTILITIES Award of Bid No. 25-065 - Purchase of Baling Wire Staff recommends Board approval of the award of Bid No. 25-065 for the Supplemental Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM Contracts for Baling Wire for the Solid Waste Baling and Recycling Facility to Oregon Wire/Madison Steel of Atlanta, GA, and South Atlantic Services, Petersburg, FL and authorization for the Chair to sign the contracts as approved by the County Attorney. Request Approval to Piggyback City of Boynton Beach Vendor Contract with Core & Main LP, Contract #WH22-048 Staff recommends the Board approve the piggyback on the City of Boynton Beach's contract with Core & Main LP, Contract #WH22-048, and permission to contract with the vendor, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney, in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.5. M. PUBLIC WORKS Range Line Road Bridge over C-23 Canal Repair - Final Board Acceptance - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TA Staff recommends Board acceptance of the Range Line Road over SFWMD Canal 23 Bridge Repairs in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.1. After the Fact Approval and ratification of Emergency Contract with PRP Construction Group LLC for the Edwards Road Emergency Culvert Repair Construction Project Staff recommends Board grant "after the fact " approval and ratification of Emergency Contract #C25-08-680 to PRP Construction Group for the repair of pipes, box structure, sidewalk, and pavement restoration in the amount of $183,364.50, and Work Authorization #6 to C21-11-884 to Terracon for geotechnical and field-testing services in the amount of $3,705, in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.1. N. SHERIFF'S OFFICE Patrol Vehicle Purchase Staff recommends approval of the Sheriff's Office's request to purchase patrol vehicles contingent upon the FY 26 budget approval. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS .11 [8lTJ[9I :7 114.1 Culvert MSBU - Notice of Intent 11 V ai �m Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Culvert Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Lakewood Park Water MSBU - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Lakewood Park Water Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Lakewood Park Drainage MSBU - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Lakewood Park Drainage Municipal Services Benefit Unit. 4. Property Clean-up SAD - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Property Clean-up Special Assessment District. St. Lucie Village MSBU - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the St. Lucie Village Phase 1 Municipal Services Benefit Unit. 6. Taylor Creek MSBU - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Taylor Creek Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Towns Villages and Countryside MSBU - Notice of Intent Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Towns Villages and Countrysides Municipal Services Benefit Unit. B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. St. Lucie County Road/Multi-modal Impact Fee Study Update and First Reading of the Roads/Multimodal Impact Fee Ordinance - FIRST READING - (CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 19, 2025 BOCC MEETING) - ATTACHMENTS ADDED Staff recommends the Board schedule the 2nd reading of the Draft Road/Multi-modal Impact 12 1 P a 19 e Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM Fee Ordinance for October 7, 2025, beginning at 6:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Land Development Code Text Amendment to Chapter XIII Building Code Regulations and Public Works Construction Manual to Create Milestone Inspection Guidelines - ADOPTION HEARING Staff recommends the Board vote to approve Ordinance No. 2025-19 and allow the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 12. REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNTY ATTORNEY Interlocal Agreement with the Tax Collector for Cost Sharing for the County -Owned Building Located at 8881 S. US HWY 1 Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed interlocal agreement with the Tax Collector and authorize the Chair to sign as reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. Opioid Litigation - Participation Form for the Secondary Manufacturers National Opioid Settlement Staff recommends the Board elect to participate in the Secondary Manufacturers National Opioid Settlement and authorize the Interim County Attorney to sign the Participation Form. First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 03 for Contract Number C24-04-430 — Edlund, Dritenbas, Brinkley Architects & Associates, P.A. for Architectural Services Remodel/Additions to 8881 S. U.S. HWY 1 - ADD O Staff recommends the Board approve the September 2, 2025 Architectural Services Remodel/Additions to 8881 S. U.S. HWY 1 submitted by Edlund, Dritenbas, Brinkley Architects & Associates, P.A. and authorize the Chair to sign the First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 03 for Contract number C24-04-430 with the Firm as reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. B. COMMUNITY SERVICES 2025 Homeless Advisory Committee Annual Report Staff recommends Board acceptance of the 2025 Homeless Advisory Committee's Annual 13 V ai �m Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM Report. This item aligns with Strategic Plan HS 4.3.1, HS 4.3.2, and TC 3.4.3. C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director No formal vote is necessary as this is only a discussion item. 13. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 14. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Final Budget Hearing on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6pm 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 an Informal meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 9am in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 15. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Don't miss the 10th Anniversary of the Indian River Lagoon Science Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park, part of the River Walk Center in Fort Pierce. This free day of discovery promises to be a blast for the whole family with dozens of hands-on and minds -on activities exploring the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM). Exhibitor registration and volunteer opportunities are available online at www.irlsciencefest.org. 16. MOTION TO ADJOURN