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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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 3/17
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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:
Green: Indicates commencement of addressing the BOCC.
Yellow: Indicates the individual has one (1) minute left and should begin to close their comments.
Red: 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
5. 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. 26-032 - Proclaiming the Week of March 15th through March 22, 2026 as "National
Surveyors Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida
B. Resolution No. 26-046 - Proclaiming March 2026 as "American Red Cross Month" in St. Lucie
County, Florida
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Joint Workshop with the City of Port St.
Lucie Meeting of January 14, 2026.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026.
C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of March 3, 2026.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 22 - 23
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B. AIRPORT
1. BOCC Consent to Subordination of Lease for 3804 & 3824 St. Lucie Blvd., Fort Pierce, FL - ADD
ON
Staff recommends the Board provides consent to the leasehold mortgage documents
attached and authorizes the chair to sign the consent document as approved by the County
Attorney.
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Resolution No. 26-036 - Proclaiming May 10-16, 2026 as National Police Week and Further
Designating May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in St. Lucie County, Florida
2. Resolution No. 26-037 - Proclaiming May 3 - 9, 2026 as National Correctional Officers and
Employees Week in St. Lucie County, Florida
3. Resolution No. 26-038 - Proclaiming April 19, 2026 through April 25, 2026 as "Crime Victims'
Rights Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida
4. Permission to Advertise - Ordinance - Reauthorizing the Levy for the Local Option Fuel Tax
Staff recommends the Board grant permission to advertise a public hearing to be held on
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 6:00pm or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard.
5. Nineteenth Judicial Circuit C24-01-074 - 1st Amendment to Contractual Services Agreement
for Drug Testing Services in Problem-Solving Courts
Staff recommends the Board approve the first amendment to the contractual services
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as prepared by the County
Attorney's Office.
6. Lease Agreement between St. Lucie County and Ident Aviation, LLC for Property Located at
Treasure Coast International Airport to be Developed for Aeronautical Purposes
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed lease agreement with Ident Aviation,
LLC., and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney's Office.
7. Resolution No. 26-045 - Ratification of the Public Safety Director's Extensions of State of Local
Emergency - ATTACHMENT ADDED
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Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution No. 26-054 ratifying the Public Safety
Director's extensions of the State of Local Emergency as set out above.
8. Termination of Regenerative Medical Group Agreement for the St. Lucie County Wellness
Program - ITEM AMENDED
Staff recommends Board approval to issue notice of intent to terminate the agreement and
Business Associate Agreement with RMG.
9. Bessemer et. al. vs. St. Lucie County - Settlement Offer (1103 Tilton Road)
Staff recommends the Board approve the settlement with the Bessemers (1103 Tilton Road)
in the amount of $758,128.50 inclusive of property damages, interest, out-of-pocket
expenses, attorney fees, court costs and damages of any nature and survey to be provided by
Richard Creech.
Staff recommends the Board approve the settlement reached at mediation with the property
owners, the Kanes (1101 Tilton Road) in the amount of $35,000.00 for attorney fees.
Staff recommends the Board authorize the County Attorney and staff to execute all
documents necessary to finalize and implement the settlement.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
1. FPUA - George LeStrange Linear Facilities Request
Staff recommends the Board review the provided Alternatives Analysis and if in support of
the requested FPUA easement, authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support to FCT, as
approved by the County Attorney.
2. Cypress Creek Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Memorandum of
Understanding and Change Order #2 - ADD ON
Staff recommends Board approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and Change Order
No. 2 to reallocate funds as detailed above and authorize the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
E. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
1. American Rescue Plan - Water Quality Project Funding Reallocation to Sheraton Plaza - THIS
ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
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Staff recommends Board approval to reallocate the American Rescue Plan Act funding in the
amount of $182,196.00 to the Sheraton Plaza Stormwater Project as listed in the Financial
Impact section, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney. This item aligns with Strategic Plan Objective FCT 1.6.1.
F. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Employee Health Insurance Plan - Amendment to Administrative Services Agreement (ASA)
with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.
Staff recommends Board approval of the amendment to the Administrative Services
Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
G. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. Unified Power Emergency Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Purchase
Staff recommends the Board approve the emergency contract in the amount of $158,650.00
with Unified Power as well as approval to waive the formal bid process and authorize the
Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
H. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. 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 $4,181,362.00 in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy PT1.3.1 and PT1.3.2.
2. Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 26-008 - Onsite Diesel Mechanic
Staff recommends Board approval of the short-listed companies for RFP No. 26-008 and
permission to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with the two short-listed companies, Mobile Tech, LLC
& Rapid Response Disaster Services, LLC.
• If negotiations are successful, award contracts to the successful short-listed
companies and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the
County Attorney.
I. PARKS & RECREATION
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1. Third Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Operation of Lawnwood and South County
Stadiums
Staff recommends Board approval of the third amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for
Operation of Lawnwood and South County Regional Stadium, and authorization for the Chair
to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney, per County Strategic Vision Objective
PT 1.3.1 and QI 3.1.1.
2. Blind Creek Beach Improvement Project Work Authorization 3rd Amendment
Staff recommends the Board's approval of the 3rd Amendment to Work Authorization #1 to
CAPTEC Engineering, INC., to contract C19-08-751 in the amount $60,000.00 for the Blind
Creek Beach Improvement Project and authorize the chair to sign documents as prepared
and approved by the County Attorney
J. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Resolution 2026-39 - Amending the Building Permit Fee Schedule to Clarify the Allowable
Uses of the Automated Building Permit Fee Consistent with Section 553.80(7)(a)2., F.S.
Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution 2026-39 and authorize the Chair to sign the
resolution.
K. PORT, INLET & BEACHES
1. Public Transportation Grant Agreement G3G90 (Financial Project Number 455617-1-94-01) -
Regional Stormwater Design
Staff recommends Board approval of: 1) Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public
Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) G3G90 (Financial Project Number 455617-1-94-01)
Regional Stormwater Design, including $300,000.00 in new grant funds for regional
stormwater design efforts; 2) Resolution No 2026-035 accepting the proposed grant funding
from FDOT; 3) a supporting budget resolution to be provided separately by OMB, and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
2. 2026 Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Small Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Grant ICW-
SL-25-03
Staff Recommends Board approval of the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Project
Agreement ICW-SL-25-03, along with a supporting Budget Resolution (to be performed
separately by OMB) for the previously authorized removal of the derelict vessel “Hydra
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Sports SLR” and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney. This item is in accordance with the Strategic Initiatives PT 1.3.1 and EP 4.1.1.
3. Harbour Pointe Regional Boat Ramp - FY 2026/2027 Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND)
Waterway Assistance Program (WAP) Application Resolution for Assistance, Attachment E-5 -
Multi-Year Construction Funding Request
Staff recommends Board approval to 1) submit a FY-2026/2027 Florida Inland Navigation
District (F.I.N.D.) Waterway Assistance Program (WAP) grant application for the future
construction effort associated with the proposed regional boat ramp facility at Harbour
Pointe Park, requesting funding on the order of up to $1,500,000.00 through a multi-year
WAP grant application; 2) authorize the attached supporting grant resolution (Attachment E-
5, RES 2026-43) approving the pursuit of FIND WAP grant funding; and 3) provide
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the county attorney. This
project aligns with the following Strategic Initiatives: Economic Prosperity (2.1,2.4) and
Thriving Community (5.1,5.2).
4. Work Authorization No.03 (Tetra Tech) Construction Administration Services for Derecktor
Shipyard Pavement Improvement Project (Area 1)
Staff recommends Board approval of Work Authorization No. 03 with Tetra Tech for
Construction Administration Services associated with Derecktor Shipyard Pavement
Improvement Project (Area 1) for $151,272.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney. This project aligns with the following
Strategic Initiatives: Economic Prosperity (2.1,2.3), Quality Infrastructure (3.1,3.3).
L. PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS
1. Resolution - Accepting a Conservation Easement and Preserve Area Monitoring and
Management Plan from Civitella LLC
Staff recommends the Board accept the Conservation Easement and Preserve Area
Monitoring and Management Plan, authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution and direct staff
to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. Resolution No. 2026-40 - Right-of-Way Donation - 35' of Right-of-Way along Kelly Road and a
25' Corner Clip at the intersection of Kelly Road and Header Canal Road Belseri L. Comerford -
Parcel ID 2214-341-0001-000-8
Staff recommends the Board accept the Warranty Deed from Belseri L. Comerford, 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.
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3. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Christopher Wilson, Jr., as Beneficiary of Christopher Wilson
(EST) - 1 Parcel along Turnpike Feeder Road - Parcel ID 1406-341-0012-000-4
Staff recommends the Board approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase from Christopher
Wilson, Jr., 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.
4. Resolution No. 2026-41 - Right-of-Way Donation - Southerly Extension of Koblegard Road -
Indrio & I95 Development, LLC - Parcel ID 1316-311-0001-000-5
Staff recommends the Board accept the Warranty Deed from Indrio & I95 Development, LLC,
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.
5. Easement - Lawnwood Baseball Complex - Field #5 Sports Lighting Project - 1805 Quincy
Avenue - Parcel ID 2416-504-0633-000-6
Staff recommends the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
(FPUA) Utility Easement and direct staff to record the Easement in the public records of St.
Lucie County, Florida.
M. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Inter-Local Agreement Everbridge (Alert St. Lucie) Mass Notification System between St.
Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, St. Lucie County Fire District, St. Lucie County
Sheriff's Office, Fort Pierce Police Department and Port St. Lucie Police Department
Staff recommends the Board acceptance of the inter-Local agreement between St. Lucie
County Board of County Commissioners, St. Lucie County Fire District, St. Lucie County
Sheriff's Office, Fort Pierce Police Department and Port St. Lucie Police Department for the
Everbridge (Alert St. Lucie) Mass Notification System and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
2. Approval to use Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds to reimburse St. Lucie Fire District for
purchasing Two (2) Rigaku Handheld Analyzers
Staff recommends the Board approval of reimbursement to the St. Lucie Fire District for the
purchase of the two (2) Rigaku Handheld Analyzers and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
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N. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Sheraton Plaza Stormwater Treatment Area Amendment to Contract C24-12-1032 to
Increase Costs of Construction Engineering Inspections Services (CEI) - THIS ITEM IS RELATED
TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Staff recommends Board approval of the amendment to increase Contract #C24-12-1032 in
the amount of $90,025.00, increasing the contract amount to $413,452.50 with Culpepper
and Terpening, Inc. for CEI services on the Sheraton Plaza Stormwater Treatment Area
Project and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy QI 3.1.1.
2. Johnston Road Bridge over SFWMD C-25 (940071) Bridge Repair Project - Final Acceptance -
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX
Staff recommends the Board’s final acceptance of the Johnston Road Bridge over SFWMD C-
25 Bridge Repairs Project in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy QI 3.1.1.
3. Resolution No. 2026-47 - Amendment to Resolution 2023-116 - SR-713 / Kings Highway from
North of Interstate 95 to North of Commercial Circle (Item/Segment Number FPID 438379-4-
52-01 & 438379-5-52-01)
Staff recommends the Board approve a resolution amending the Florida Department of
Transportation right of way acquisition memorandum of agreement for the reconstruction of
SR-713 / Kings Highway from North of Interstate 95 to North of Commercial Circle
(Item/Segment Number FDIP: 438379-4-52-01 & 438379-5-52-01) and authorize the Chair to
execute the resolution and agreement and further authorize the County Attorney to execute
the resolution and agreement by approving it as to form and correctness.
4. Resolution No. 2026-54 - Drainage and Maintenance Easement in Favor of Florida
Department of Transportation for a New Drainage Connection to the Indian Hills Stormwater
Pond fka Heathcote - ADD ON
Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution No. 2026-54 and authorize the Chair to
execute the Resolution, the Donation of Property to the Florida Department of
Transportation, the Drainage and Maintenance Easement in favor of the Florida Department
of Transportation and direct staff to record the Easement in the public records of St. Lucie
County, Florida.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
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1. Ordinance No. 26-002 - Serenoa Community Development District
Staff recommends the Board approve Ordinance No. 26-002 and authorize the Chair to sign
the ordinance.
2. Ordinance No. 26-004 - Scheduling a Referendum Election on November 3, 2026 for a
Proposed 0.5 Percent Local Government Infrastructure Surtax - ATTACHMENT AMENDED
Staff recommends the Board approve Ordinance No. 26-004 and authorize the Chair to sign
the ordinance.
B. PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS
1. Resolution No. 2026-20 - Public Hearing to Abandon an Unopened County Right-of-Way
known as Tupelo Street, as shown on the Plat of White City Plaza - CONTINUED FROM THE
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 BOCC MEETING - THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED A CONTINUANCE TO
THE APRIL 21, 2026 BOCC MEETING
Staff recommends the Board accept the request from Patricia Carter to continue the Public
Hearing to April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard.
C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Keen Road - Petition to Rezone +/- 10 acres on Keen Road from the AG-1 (Agricultural -1)
Zoning District to the IL (Industrial Light) Zoning District - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL -
CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2025 BOCC MEETING
Staff recommends the Board approve the Official Zoning Atlas Amendment to designate the
subject +/- 10.00 acre parcel as IL (Industrial, Light), via Resolution 2026-44, authorizing the
Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
2. Land Development Code Text Amendment to Section 7.04.00 - Area, Yard, Height, and Open
Space - Increasing Lot Coverage in the Residential Single-Family-2 (RS-2) District
Staff recommends the Board hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance, provide
feedback to staff, and schedule the Second Reading at their April 7, 2026 meeting, to begin at
6 pm or shortly thereafter.
3. Triangle Farms - Adoption Hearing on Future Land Use Map Amendment
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Staff recommends the Board evaluate the Staff Report, comments from the City of Port St.
Lucie and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and consider options regarding the
proposed adoption of the Triangle Farms FLUMA, which are included on page 31 of the staff
report.
4. Indrio Groves - Rezoning to PUD and TVC Hamlet Preliminary Development Plan - THIS ITEM
IS QUASI-JUDICIAL - CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 3, 2026 BOCC MEETING -
ATTACHMENT AMENDED
Staff recommends the Board adopt a motion to approve the rezoning and Preliminary
Development Plan, subject to the staff recommended conditions of approval.
5. Indrio Groves PUD Development Agreement - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL - CONTINUED
FROM THE MARCH 3, 2026 BOCC MEETING
Staff recommends the Board provide policy guidance and adopt a motion scheduling the
second public hearing on the proposed Development Agreement.
12. REGULAR AGENDA
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. 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, April 7, 2026 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, April 14, 2026 at
9am 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. The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with St. Lucie County’s Planning &
Development Services staff to host a free Before you Sign the Lease Workshop on Monday, April
13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free workshop is essential for business owners looking to create
a new business or buy, build, lease to expand their current organization. To register visit -
https://stluciechamber.org/event/before-you-sign-the-lease/.
B. Don’t miss the largest Earth Day celebration on the Treasure Coast as St. Lucie County’s
Environmental Resources Department hosts its Annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 18
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oxbow Eco-Center, located at 5400 NE St. James Drive in Port St.
Lucie. This free, family-friendly event features food, music, environmental education displays and
activities and more. For a detailed schedule of events, visit www.oxboweco.com.
16. MOTION TO ADJOURN