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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 07.18.2023LUIl EROSION DISTRICT AGENDA ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2023 9:01 AM St. Lucie County Commission Chambers 2300 Virginia Avenue 3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building Fort Pierce, FL 34982 BOARD MEMBERS District No. 1, Chair CHRIS DZADOVSKY District No. 5, Vice -Chair CATHY TOWNSEND District No. 2 LARRY LEET District No. 3 LI N DA BARTZ District No. 4 JAMIE FOWLER Mission Statement St. Lucie Works to deliver superior service that enhances our quality of life *Final on 7/13 Page 1 of 14 Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2023 9:01 AM WELCOME All meetings are televised. All meetings provided with wireless internet access for public convenience. Please turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the commission chambers. Please mute the volume on all laptops and PDAs while in use in the commission chambers. GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES —Attached is the agenda, which will determine the order of business conducted at today's Board meeting. INVOCATION -PLEDGE —To bring order and decorum to its meeting, the Board begins its meetings with an invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Participation is voluntary. CONSENT AGENDA — These items are considered routine and are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner so requests. REGULAR AGENDA — Proclamations, Presentations, Public Hearings, and Department requests are items, which the Commission will discuss individually, usually in the order listed on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS — These items are usually heard on the first Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. However, if a public hearing is scheduled for a meeting on the third Tuesday, which begins at 9 a.m., then public hearings will be heard at 9 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. These time designations are intended to indicate that an item will not be addressed prior to the listed time. The Chair will open each public hearing and asks anyone wishing to speak to come forward, one at a time. Comments will be limited to five minutes, and must be pertinent to the agenda item being considered by the Board. As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order of presentation is: (1) County staff presents the details of the Board item (2) Commissioners comment (3) if a public hearing, the Chair will ask for public comment, (4) further discussion and action by the Board. ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION — Please state your name and address, speaking clearly into the microphone. If you have backup material, please have eight copies ready for distribution. NON -AGENDA ITEMS — These items are presented by an individual Commissioner or staff as necessary at the conclusion of the printed agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT — Time is allotted at the beginning of each meeting for general public comment. Please limit comments to three minutes. Comments may pertain to any matter related to the Board's duties as the County's governing body. Comments in support or opposition to candidates for public office are not pertinent to the Board's duties. This includes any speaker identifying himself or herself as a candidate for public office. DECORUM — Please be respectful of others' opinions. MEETINGS — All Board 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 in the Roger Poitras Administration Annex at 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, Fla. 34982. The Board schedules additional workshops throughout the year necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Notice is provided of these workshops. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at 772-462-1777 or TDD 772-462-1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. z1P,: Page 2 of 14 Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2023 9:01 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Erosion District Meeting of June 6, 2023. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 36 - 40 B. PORT, INLET & BEACHES 1. 2024/2025 State Beach Management Funding Assistance — Local Government Funding Requests (LGFR) Staff recommends Board approval to 1) submit a Beach Management Funding Assistance (BMFA) Program funding application request(s) to the State of Florida (FDEP) for FY-2024/25, along with the attached supporting Resolution (RES-2023-123), and 2) authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. S. REGULAR AGENDA There are no items scheduled. 6. MOTION TO ADJOURN 3 1 P, : Page 3 of 14 3ro LUCK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Erosion District Meeting June 6, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER Convened: 6:08 PM Adjourned: 6:13 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:08 PM by Chair Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1. Commissioner Cathy Townsend District 5, Commissioner Linda Bartz District 3, Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky District 1, Commissioner Larry Leet District 2, Commissioner Jamie Fowler District 4 Dan McIntyre, County Attorney George Landry, County Administrator Mayte Santamaria, Deputy County Administrator Joshua Revord, Port, Inlet & Beaches Director JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisition Manager Erin Elizabeth Taylor, Planning & Development Services Associate Planner Tahir Curry, Planning & Development Services Planner I Thad Crowe, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner Nicole Fogarty, Legislative Affairs Division Director Brian Arbeiter, Environmental Resources Senior Planner Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Planning Manager Rebecca Olson, Interim Director of Public Utilities Irene Szedlmayer, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary 2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Dzadovsky opened the meeting for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed public comment. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve all minute sets, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None Page 4 of 14 Erosion District Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 2023 6:01 PM I EXCUSED: None I A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Erosion District Meeting of May 16, 2023. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 32 - 34 Adopted by Consent Vote 5. REGULAR AGENDA A. PORT, INLET & BEACHES 1. FDEP Grant Agreement 23SL1 - Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Recovery Project Joshua Revord, Port, Inlet & Beaches Director, presented this item to the Board. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has granted the County a $250,000 grant for the post impacts of the passing Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. The funds are identified for beach recovery, and those funds are distributed based on the state's Hurricane Recovery Plan for Florida's Beach and Dune System. The funding does not require a local match and will benefit the South Beach Community. The funding can also be used in the interim while waiting for the Federal Government to make a decision if the County conforms to its standards for Flood Control and Coastal Emergency Funding that Congress approved as part of the supplemental funds estimated at $2 million. Mr. Revord also updated the Board and advised the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has yet to confirm in writing that the County CSRM project qualifies for 100% federal beach rehabilitation. Once the approval is received staff will move forward with planning and design to construct new structures at Fort Pierce Beach. Staff recommended Board approval of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Project Agreement 23SL1, along with a supporting budget resolution (to be prepared separately by OMB), and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2 1 i, Page 5 of 14 Erosion District Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 2023 6:01 PM H IIIVLIVII VVdb IIIdUU LU dPP1UV1= JLdll ICL.UIIIIIICIIL.Id LIUIIJ, dllU IL PdJJCU UIIdIIIIIIUUbly. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler SECONDER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 6. MOTION TO ADJOURN With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:13 PM. Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute's books filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request. 3 1 i, c Page 6 of 14 06/09/23 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #36- 03-JUN-2023 TO 09-JUN-2023 FUND SUMMARY- EROSION FUND TITLE EXPENSES 184 Erosion Control Operating Fund 2,000.00 GRAND TOTAL: 2,000.00 PAGE 1 PAYROLL 2,692.40 2,692.40 113 Page 7 of 14 06/16/23 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #37- 10-JUN-2023 TO 16-JUN-2023 FUND SUMMARY- EROSION FUND TITLE EXPENSES 184 Erosion Control Operating Fund 190.32 GRAND TOTAL: 190.32 PAGE 1 PAYROLL 0.00 0.00 102 Page 8 of 14 06/23/23 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #38- 17-JUN-2023 TO 23-JUN-2023 FUND SUMMARY- EROSION FUND TITLE EXPENSES 184 Erosion Control Operating Fund 0.00 GRAND TOTAL: 0.00 PAGE 1 PAYROLL 2,842.40 2,842.40 145 Page 9 of 14 06/30/23 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #39- 24-JUN-2023 TO 30-JUN-2023 FUND SUMMARY- EROSION FUND TITLE EXPENSES 184 Erosion Control Operating Fund 15,170.02 GRAND TOTAL: 15,170.02 PAGE 1 PAYROLL 0.00 0.00 80 Page 10 of 14 07/07/23 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #40- 01-JUL-2023 TO 07-JUL-2023 FUND SUMMARY- EROSION FUND TITLE EXPENSES 184 Erosion Control Operating Fund 0.00 GRAND TOTAL: 0.00 PAGE 1 PAYROLL 2,692.40 2,692.40 108 Page 11 of 14 TO: PRESENTED BY SUBMITTED BY: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND: 2023-61206 DATE: 7/18/2023 AGENDA REQUEST Erosion District Joshua Revord, Port, Inlet & Beaches Director Port, Inlet & Beaches 2024/2025 State Beach Management Funding Assistance — Local Government Funding Requests (LGFR) The Beach Management Funding Assistance Program (BMFA) is a Long -Range Budget Plan administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to assist eligible local governments with their beach erosion control projects. Each application request must include a detailed project description, cost estimate, and a supporting resolution from the governing body. Individual projects then receive a priority ranking based upon several criteria. The application submittal deadline for consideration of FY-2024/25 State funding is July 31, 2023. A Board resolution must be received prior to September 21, 2023. More detailed information will accompany the future funding applications to FDEP. Staff intends on requesting funding for the following projects/efforts: Fort Pierce Beach Proposed Effort: 2025 Physical and Biological Monitoring FDEP Funding Request (est.): $150,000 (50%) Local Match Share (est.): $150,000 (50%) Proposed Effort: 2025 Federal Nourishment Event FDEP Funding Request (est.): $1,600,000 (50%) Local Match Share (est.): $1,600,000 (50%) Fort Pierce Inlet Proposed Effort: 2025-2028 Sand Trap (Phase 1) Initial Excavation FDEP Funding Request (est.): $2,600,000 (50%) Local Match Share (est.): $2,600,000 (50%) PREVIOUS ACTION: The Erosion District has annually submitted beach funding requests to the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to sustain a very successful beach and inlet management program. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Page 12 of 14 This agenda item is for approval to submit a 2024/2025 Beach Management Funding Assistance (BMFS) request(s) and a supporting resolution to the State of Florida (FDEP). There are no financial impacts to the County at this time. If the funding request(s) are approved by the State, staff will return to the Erosion District Board for acceptance of funding and to confirm that there are sufficient local matching funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Board approval to 1) submit a Beach Management Funding Assistance (BMFA) Program funding application request(s) to the State of Florida (FDEP) for FY-2024/25, along with the attached supporting Resolution (RES-2023-123), and 2) authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. COMMISSION ACTION: RESULT: MOVER: None SECONDER: None AYES: None NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Coordination/Signatures Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director � Uri Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney Mayte Santamaria, Deputy County Administrator George Landry, County Administrator Date: July 06, 2023 Date: July 12, 2023 Date: July 12, 2023 Date: July 12, 2023 Page 13 of 14 RESOLUTION 2023-123 A RESOLUTION OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY EROSION DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 FUNDS UNDER THE FLORIDA BEACH MANAGEMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; SETTING FORTH FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the St. Lucie County Erosion District ("District") and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ("FDEP") have adopted the Fort Pierce Inlet Management Plan and desires to implement the recommendations contained therein; and, WHEREAS, the District has established a Long -Range Budget Plan for the Florida Beach Management Funding Assistance Program and desires to implement specific projects contained therein; and, WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 161.101, Florida Statutes, FDEP accepts and processes applications for the Florida Beach Management Funding Assistance Program; and, WHEREAS, under the Program guidelines of the Florida Beach Management Funding Assistance Program, the District is required to submit a supporting resolution with their application request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Lucie County Erosion District as follows: 1. FDEP is requested to approve and support the maximum State funding allowed for this application request for Fiscal Year 2024/25. The District will provide the required local share in accordance with the State Legislature s appropriation. 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. AFTER MOTION AND SECONDED, the vote on this Resolution was as follows: Chair Chris Dzadovsky Vice -Chair Cathy Townsend Commissioner Linda Bartz Commissioner Jamie Fowler Commissioner Larry Leet PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 18 day of July , 2023. ATTEST: DEPUTY CLERK ST. LUCIE COUNTY EROSION DISTRICT BY: CHAIR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: BY: COUNTY ATTORNEY Page 14 of 14