HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Agenda 10.21.2025BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 21, 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 10/20
Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 21, 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.
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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
There are no items scheduled.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 25-212 - Proclaiming the month of October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness
Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There are no items scheduled.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists
Old Year 53-54
New Year 1 - 2
B. AIRPORT
1. AECOM C25-05-608 Work Authorization #01 Design Services to Rehabilitate Taxiway A and
Intersections A/C and B/E at Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR) - $149,970.52
Staff recommends Board acceptance of AECOM C25-05-608 WA#01 Design Services to
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Rehabilitate Taxiway A and Intersections A/C and B/E at Treasure Coast International Airport
(FPR) $149,970.52 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney. This initiative is in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy AO 2.4.3.
C & S C25-05-572 Work Authorization #02 Design Services for Airport West GA Ramp Rehab -
$284,047.26
Staff recommends Board acceptance of C & S C25-05-572 WA#02 Design Services for Airport
West GA Ramp Rehab $284,047.26 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney. This initiative is in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy
AO 2.4.3.
APP Jet Center (aka Ft. Pierce Fixed Base Operator) Sublease to Santiago Aircraft Mx Corp,
c/o Jose Santiago
Staff recommends Board approval of the sublease and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
4. First Amendment to the 2008 Second Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between St.
Lucie County and Fort Pierce FBO, d/b/a APP Jet Center for property located at the Treasure
Coast International Airport - ITEM PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Okeechobee County for Provision of Drug
Testing Services
Staff recommends the Board approve the first amendment to the interlocal agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as prepared by the County Attorney's Office.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Myers -Stickle Autism Friendly Preserve - Restroom
Staff recommends Board approval to piggyback Lake County Contract #22-908B for the
purchase and installation of a Pre -Cast "Triple Plumbed Restroom" per Proposal #KT-2025-
063 (attached) from Leesburg Concrete Company and authorize the Chair to sign the
documents as approved by the County Attorney. This project is in accordance with Strategic
Plan TC 3.3.1.
Piggyback Clay County Agreement with RCP Shelters for a Pavilion at Oleander Sensory -
Friendly (aka Myers -Stickel) Preserve
Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 21, 2025 6:00 PM
Staff recommends Board approval to Piggyback Clay County Agreement with RPC Shelters for
the purchase of Pavilion Model #: LW-OKA-G4052-04 in the amount of $88,110.00 and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. This
project is in accordance with Strategic Plan TC 3.3.1.
Award Work Authorization No. 01 Contract No. C24-04-452 for Oxbow Eco-Center
Staff recommends Board approval for Work Authorization No. 01 to Contract C24-04-452 to
Tamara Peacock Company Architects of Florida, Inc. in the amount of $75,530.00 for an
Oxbow Eco-Center Conceptual Site Plan and Schematic Design, and authorization for the
Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic
Plan Policy TC 3.3.1.
E. FACILITIES
FY26 Sole Source Vendors for Facilities Division
Staff recommends Board approval of the bid waiver and sole source determination for the
purchase of parts, equipment, services and supplies for the maintenance and operation of
the St Lucie County Facilities, from the listed proposed sole source vendors, and
authorization for the Chair to execute all applicable contracts and documents as approved by
the County Attorney, per Strategic Vision Objective RI 5.1.
Award of Bid No. 25-079 - St Lucie County Jail Fence Replacement Rebid, Phase I -
$632,113.78
Staff recommends Board approval to award BID No. 25-079 to Ocala Fence, LLC in the
amount of $632,113,78 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the
County Attorney, per Strategic Vision Objective RI 5.1.
Samsara GPS for BOCC Vehicles
Staff recommends Board approval for a 5-year commitment for Samsara GPS tracking
services through Carahsoft Technology Corp. NAPSO Master Contract Number AR2472 and
authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney, per Strategic
Vision Objective RI 5.2.
F. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
Dori Slosberg Mini -Grant Awards FY25-26
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Staff recommends Board approval of the award of $147,000.00 to six public high schools for
the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Grant and permission to execute the documents as
drafted by the County Attorney.
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 $8,940,363.00.
Fiscal Year 26 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue
Staff recommends Board approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the
budget by $381,393.00.
G. PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Grant
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the State -Funded Grant Agreement, in the amount of
$105,806.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
Approval of Equipment Lease -Purchase Agreement for Motorola CommanclCentral AXS
Console Solution for the 911 Communications Center - ADD ON
Staff recommends Board approval of the Equipment Lease -Purchase Agreement, adoption of
the Certified Lessee Resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign all documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
H. PUBLIC UTILITIES
Award Work Authorization No. 6 - Emergency Compliance Assistance for Fiscal Year 2026 - As
Needed
Staff recommends Board approval and authorization for the Chair to execute CDM Smith
Work Authorization No.6 under contract C24-11-1110 for professional engineering services
for a not -to -exceed total cost of $200,000.00.
I. PUBLIC WORKS
Baffle Box at Bell Avenue Pond E Structure Improvements - Final Board Acceptance
Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 21, 2025 6:00 PM
Staff recommends the Board's final acceptance of the Baffle Box at Bell Avenue - Pond E
Structure Improvements Project in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.1.
North FFA Road at North St. Lucie River Water Control District (NSLRWCD) Canals C-44 and C-
45 Emergency Culvert Lining and Replacement - Final Board Acceptance
Staff recommends the Board's final acceptance of the North FFA Road at NSLRWCD C-44 and
C-45 Emergency Culvert Lining and Replacement Project in accordance with Strategic Plan
Policy RI 5.1.1.
First Amendment to Funding Agreement with the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency for the
Delaware Avenue Intersection Improvement Project C25-01-014 - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED
Y THE INFRASTRUCTURE LES TAX
Staff recommends the Board approve the first amendment to the funding agreement with
the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement
in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.1.
J. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Approval of a FY 24-25 Supplemental Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $242,394.26 for
Increased Costs Attributable to Increases in the FRS Contribution Rates
Staff recommends Board approval of a FY 24-25 Supplemental Budget Appropriation in the
amount of $242,394.26 for increased employer costs attributable to increases in the FRS
contribution rates.
2. Request for FY 24-25 Distribution from the Law Enforcement Trust (LET) for $208,460.49
Staff recommends Board approval of the funding request in the amount of $208,460.49 and
any associated budget amendments.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Tidewater II Planned Unit Development (PUD) & Preliminary Planned Development Plan -
THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board evaluate the proposed rezone to PUD (Planned Unit
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Development), the associated Preliminary Development Plan and the corresponding
Standards of Review, and approve a modified plan featuring greater tree preservation and lot
size transition with capture via Resolution 2025-184.
Artem Cove Petition to Rezone from AR-1 (Agricultural, Residential - 1) to RS-2 (Residential,
Single-family - 2) - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Staff recommends the Board approve the rezoning from AR-1 to RS-2, authorizing the Chair
to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney's Office.
12. REGULAR AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
APP Jet Center (aka Ft. Pierce Fixed Base Operator) Sublease to K&E Aviation Partners LLC ADD ON
Staff recommends Board approval of the sublease and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
B. 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 Regular meeting on Tuesday, November 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 their annual Reorganization meeting on Tuesday,
November 18, 2025 at gam in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration
Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
15. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A. St. Lucie County, along with the cities of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie, are updating their
stormwater master plan and would encourage residents and business to provide input about their
neighborhoods.
• Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Virtual Webinar via Zoom)
- https:Hus02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uyWpDlMOSJG4g6Ree6DF-w
• Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (In -person at Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 NE St. James
Drive, Port St. Lucie)
• Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Virtual Webinar via Zoom)
- https:Hus02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IDV5b-ZXRN-9SJnWoV6WaQ
• Thursday, Nov. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. (Virtual Webinar via Zoom)
- https:Hus02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7FI16El3TKmXuvlLvNmOUQ
For more information and to register for a session, visit: www.stlucieco.gov/stormwaterplan.
16. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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