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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 08.27.202491rc LUCE (D 0'�) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting August 27, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER Convened: 1:00 PM Adjourned: 1:19 PM The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM by Chair Cathy Townsend, District No. 5. Present 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 Also Present Dan McIntyre, County Attorney George Landry, County Administrator Mayte Santamaria, Deputy County Administrator Jason Davis, Deputy County Administrator Barbara Guettler, MSBU Coordinator Jennifer Garrity, Budget Manager Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Director Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Planning Manager Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director Pete Tesch, Economic Development Council President Katrina Slay, Executive Aide to County Administration/Agenda Coordinator Sydney Halleran, Agenda Coordinator Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary 2. INVOCATION The County Administrator led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. RECESS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS Environmental Control District Meeting Erosion District Meeting Mosquito Control District Meeting Sustainability District Meeting 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REVISIONS BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM A motion was made to approve all additions, deletions, and revisions to the agenda, and it passed U I I dI I I I I IUUJIy. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz IAYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 6. PRESENTATIONS There were no items scheduled. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items) Chair Townsend opened the meeting for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed public comment. 8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL There were no items scheduled. 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was mace to approve aii minute sets, anc it passec unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal Meeting of July 16, 2024. B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of July 16, 2024. C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of August 6, 2024. 10. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda, and it passed unanimously. A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 44 - 46 Adopted by Consent Vote 2 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM B. ADMINISTRATION American Rescue Plan - Utility Funding Reallocation to North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN Staff recommended Board approval of reallocating the American Rescue Plan funding in the amount of $2,000,000.00 from the Lakewood Park Potable Water project to the North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer Utility project, and authorization the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote Chair Townsend acknowledged this item. American Rescue Plan - Water Quality Project Funding Reallocations for Indian River Estates Drainage Phase III & River Park Baffle Box Program - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN Staff recommended Board approval to reallocate the American Rescue Plan funding as listed in the Financial Impact section, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote Chair Townsend acknowledged this item. C. AIRPORT 1. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Memorandum of Agreement to Reimburse CBP Staff recommended approval of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Memorandum of Agreement to Reimburse CBP in the amount of $177,539.25 and permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant 3-12-0023-041-2024 Acceptance Advanced Planning Study to Expand Runway 10R/28L $154,509.00 Staff recommended approval of the FAA's Grant 3-12-0023-041-2024 Advanced Planning Study to Expand Runway 10R/28L along with resolution 2024-154 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote D. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Job Growth Investment Grant (JGIG) for Costco Wholesale Corporation for the Creation of 265 New Jobs Staff recommended the Board approve the Job Growth Investment Grant Agreement with 3 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM Costco Wholesale Corporation and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote PFAS Products Liability Litigation - In re: Aqueous Film -Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2:18mn-2873 (D.S.C.), City of Camden, et al., v. Tyco Fire Products LP, Case No. 2:24-cv- 02321-RMG Staff recommended the Board approve opting -out of the litigation and the settlement. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Revocable License Agreement - 8306 Kenwood Rd - Lakewood Park - Unit No. 5 - William Keith Buck and Trisha Bice - Parcel ID 1301-605-0328-000-9 Mr. Buck and Ms. Bice are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence along the north side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 5. They understand if the County Engineer determines the fence is causing flooding, drainage problems, or for other needs in the area, the fence will need to be removed or relocated at their expense. Engineering, Road & Bridge, and Water Quality have reviewed the Revocable License Agreement and have no objections. Staff recommended the Board approve the Revocable License Agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and direct Mr. Buck and Ms. Bice pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 4.Ordinance - Establishing the Bedner Farms Community Development District - Permission to Advertise Staff recommended the Board grant permission to advertise the ordinance. Adopted by Consent Vote Chair Townsend commented on this item and advised staff that upon approval, the item should continue to be moved forward to expedite the process before the holidays. 5. Resolution No. 24-161 - A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County Delegating Authority to the County Administrator or his Designee to Review Proposals for Group Insurance Coverages, Negotiate Group Insurance Packages for County Employees and Present said Packages to the Board for Final Approval Staff recommended the Board delegate authority to the County Administrator or his 4 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM designee to review proposals for group insurance coverages, negotiate group insurance packages for county employees, sign the various documents presented by the County's Broker for signature, include forms and endorsements, and to ratify previously executed documents. Adopted by Consent Vote E. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 1. Piggyback Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Vegetation Management Continuing Contract with Earth Balance Corporation Staff recommended the Board approve to piggyback off FWC17/18-82 with Earth Balance Corporation and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote F. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Employee Health Insurance Plan - Proposed 2025 Rates Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed 2025 contribution rates for the Employee Health Insurance Plan. Adopted by Consent Vote G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. FY 24 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue Staff recommended approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget by $6,013,089.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 24-041- Professional Engineering Services — Prima Vista Blvd. from Airoso Blvd. to US 1 Access Management Project - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX Staff recommended Board approval of the short-listed firm for RFQ No. 24-041 and permission to: • Conduct contract negotiations with the highest -ranked proposer, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. • 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. • If negotiations are unsuccessful with the highest -ranked firm, negotiations would 5 1 P a g E BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM be terminated with that firm and staff would start negotiations with the second - highest -ranked firm. Adopted by Consent Vote Chair Townsend acknowledged this item. 3. Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 24-055 - Develop Aero West Parcels at Treasure Coast International Airport Staff recommended Board approval of the selection committee recommendation for RFP No. 24-055 and permission to: • Conduct contract negotiations with Aircraft Turbine Works, LLC. • If negotiations are successful, award the contract to Aircraft Turbine Works, LLC, and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Permission to Piggyback Martin County Contract No. RFP2021-3318 with Hennis Construction Co., Inc. Staff recommended Board approval of the piggyback of Martin County Contract No. RFP2021-3318 with Hennis Construction Company, Inc., and authorization for the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote H. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES 1. North Causeway Island Parks and Boat Ramp Improvement Project - FP&L $175,551.00 Staff recommended Board approval for Florida Power and Light to perform work as stated in Lum Sum Relocation Agreement in the amount of $175,551.00 and authorize the Chair to sign documents as prepared and approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Change Order No. 01 to C24-02-185 St. Lucie County Service Garage Fuel Tank Upgrade Staff recommended Board approval to proceed with change order No.01 for contract C24-02-185 St. Lucie County Fuel Tank Upgrade utilizing contingency funds in the amount of $76,274.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Savannas Recreation Area Lease Agreement - Mobile Home Space 6 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM Staff recommended Board approval of a new lease agreement with Tad Lindstadt for the space for a mobile home on the Savannas Recreation Area property as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote I. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Permission to Advertise a County Initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment for Section 8.00.04 - Fences, Walls, Berms and Section 8.00.05 - Swimming Pools Staff recommended the Board approve permission to advertise the drafted ordinance and have staff schedule the first of three public hearings, the first being before the Planning & Zoning Commission. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 13 to Contract C20-01-222 for Kimley Horn & Associates, Inc. Staff recommended Board approval of the Work Authorization No.13 with Kimley Horn & Associates to provide for traffic and transportation impact reviews for site plan submittals, on an as -needed basis and permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Hodge Acres Plat - 8960 & 8990 Carlton Road, Port St. Lucie, FL. Staff recommended the Board approve the Hodge Acres Plat, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote J. PORT, INLET & BEACHES 1. Interlocal Agreement - Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency and St. Lucie County Staff recommended Board approval of the attached interlocal agreement with the FPRA Board for the future distribution of up to $2.0 million to assist the County in projects consistent with the recitals contained therein, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote K. PUBLIC SAFETY 7 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM 1. State of Florida E911 Agreement Amendment #1 and Amendment #2 Staff recommended Board acceptance of Amendment No.1, to extend Agreement expiration date to November 26, 2024, and Amendment No. 2, increasing grant award by $11,514.96, to the State of Florida E-911 Board Grant Award Agreement No. 521-22-05- 26 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote First Amendment to Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Palm Beach County & St. Lucie County for Interoperable 800 MHz Public Safety Radio System Staff recommended the Board approve the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement between Palm Beach County & St. Lucie County for Interoperable 800 MHz Public Safety Radio System and authorize the Chair to sign the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. State of Florida Agreement - Motorola Next Generation Core Service (NGCS) Staff recommended Board acceptance of the State of Florida E-911 Board Grant Award No. 526-24-07-26 in the amount of $2,146,069.80 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. State of Florida Agreement 911- Telephony Recording System Staff recommended Board acceptance of the State of Florida E-911 Board Grant Award No. S26-24-07-27 in the amount of $240,930.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote L. PUBLIC UTILITIES 1.2024-2025 Sole Source Vendors for Utilities Division Staff recommended 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 Utilities Division water and wastewater treatment facilities from the listed proposed sole source vendors, and authorization for the Chair to execute all applicable contract and documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote F•3 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM 2. South Florida Water Management District Indian River Lagoon License Plate Grant Agreement No. 4600005037 - North Hutchinson Island Private Drive A1A Septic to Sewer Project Staff recommended Board approval of the attached resolution (RES-2024-150) and grant agreement No. 4600005037 with South Florida Water Management District in the amount of $15,000.00 for North Hutchinson Island Private Drive A1A Septic to Sewer Project and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Amendment #1 to Contract C22-09-730 with CAPTEC Engineering, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the design and permitting of water and wastewater lines along Midway Road - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN Staff recommended Board approval of Amendment #1 to C22-09-730 with CAPTEC Engineering in the amount of $215,500.00 for ARP Midway Road Force Main Design project and authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Amendment #2 to Contract C23-10-919 with Masteller & Moler, Inc. for Professional Services for the Design and Permitting of Water Lines along Range Line Road Staff recommended Board approval of Amendment #2 to C23-10-919 with Masteller & Moler, Inc. in the amount of $74,465.00 for Range Line Road Water Main Design project and authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. Grant Agreement Acceptance - FEMA Project Grant for Emergency Generator through the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Staff recommended Board approval of the attached grant agreement in the amount of $66,189.84 between St. Lucie County and Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for the purchase and installation of a permanent stand-by generator at the Portofino Shores II Lift Station and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Staff also recommends that the Board approve Resolution No. 24- 158 and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote IuA1�13�[�lti�L�ll:�� 1. Award of Bid No. 24-075, Ancient Oaks Preserve Wet Pond Construction Bid Award to Environmental Land Development, Inc. in the amount of $430,383.63 and request to 9 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM contact for CEI services with Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. in the amount of $199,887.50 - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN Staff recommended Board approval to award the contract to Environmental Land Development, Inc. in the amount of $430,105.38 for the construction of Ancient Oaks Preserve Wet Pond; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Staff also recommends Board approval of the CEI proposal to Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. in the amount of $199,887.50 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote Chair Townsend acknowledged this item. 2. Bid Waiver and Sole Source Determination for FY24-25 Staff recommended Board approval of bid waiver and sole source determination for the purchase of parts and services for various heavy equipment and traffic signal systems for the Road and Bridge Division and authorization for the Chair to execute contracts as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Award Bid No. 24-076 - Median and Right-of-way Mowing and Maintenance Services Staff recommended Board approval for the award of Bid No. 24-076, Median and Right - of -Way Mowing and Maintenance Services, to the lowest responsive bidder, STS Maintain Services Inc., and authorization for the Chair to sign the contracts as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Store Space Port St. Lucie at 8770 Glades Cut off Road - Fee -In -Lieu Sidewalk Construction in the amount of $15,334.00 Staff recommended Board approval of the fee -in -lieu of construction agreement with STORAGE CAP PORT ST. LUCIE, LP, accept funds in the amount of $15,334.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. Special Assessment Notice of Intent - MSBU Permission to Advertise Public Hearings Staff recommended Board's permission to advertise a public hearing to consider use of the uniform method of collecting special assessments to be held at the Board's regular 10 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM day meeting on October 15, 2024. Adopted by Consent Vote N. TRANSIT 1. First Amendment to the Via Mobility Contract (C21-05-584) to Continue Providing an App and Software for the ART On -Demand Microtransit Service Staff recommended Board approval of the first amendment to the contract with Via Mobility (C21-05-584) to extend the term by one year with the option to further extend upon written mutual agreement of the parties by a period of 24 months and to amend the fees for the service. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Sole Source Radio Replacement for Transit Vehicles Staff recommended Board approval of radio Sole Source procurement for transit vehicles, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. Resolution - Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Amendment Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director, and Jennifer Garrity, Budget Manager, presented a proposed resolution to amend the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget to the Board. Following public notice requirements, the hearing was advertised on August 22, 2024. Earlier in the year a similar resolution was presented to the Board which trued up all the fund balances to the unaudited balance that reflected the bank balance as of September 30, 2023. The amendment is necessary to adjust fund balances to reflect accurate figures following the completion of an audit. The adjustments will reduce the budget by $1,517,209. Staff recommended that the Board approve the budget resolution amending the fiscal year 2023- 2024 budget. Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. The Board did not have any questions or comments on this item. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None B. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Property Clean-up Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) Annual Assessment Resolution Barbara Guettler, MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. Section 38-28 Lot Cleanup of the County's code of ordinance prohibits the accumulation of trash, junk, debris, living and nonliving plant material, and stagnant water; excessive growth of grass, weeds, and brush; windows, skylights, and doors that are not watertight; and, the keeping of fill on property. If a property is found to violate this Article the owner is notified of the violation and that they must remedy the violation within 20 days or file an appeal within 15 days. If the owner fails to correct or appeal the violation the County has the authority to take necessary action to remedy the violation. The cost incurred by the County to remedy the violation shall be assessed against the property. If the assessment that has been imposed is not paid in full within 20 business days, it will be recorded as a lien. This lien may be levied as a non -ad valorem special assessment on the annual property tax bill and collected according to Section 197.36 of the Florida Statute. There are two parcels on the 2024 Property Clean-up Special Assessment District (SAD) assessment roll with assessment amounts ranging from $744.68 to $4,361.70. The actions taken by the County to remedy the violations include but are not limited to utilizing continuing service contractors for mowing; trimming bushes, shrubs, and trees; and securing windows, skylights, doors, and pools. Notice of the public hearing was mailed to affected property owners and published in the local newspaper on or before August 5, 2024. Staff recommended Board approval of the Property Clean-up Special Assessment District Annual Assessment resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. The Board did not have any questions or comments on this item. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None 12 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM I EXCUSED: None I 12. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2024-157 - Approving Certain Incentives on Behalf of Project KING Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney, presented the proposed approval to the Board to allow certain incentives on behalf of the applicant. The proposed location is 25 acres on SW Tom Mackie Boulevard in Port St. Lucie. Project KING is a company headquarters and distribution facility for a wide variety of multinational consumer products and is considered a targeted industry in the County. In addition to a generous employee benefits package, the wages per worker will be $26.69 per hour, above the County average. Project KING has identified vacant land formerly owned by the Port St. Lucie Governmental Finance Corporation for the potential construction of a headquarters, logistics, and distribution facility in the City of Port St. Lucie. The project will include approximately 160,000 sq. ft. of new distribution and logistics facilities with an estimated $30.9 million capital investment in real property and $1.8 million in tangible personal property by December 31, 2030. Over the next 5 years, the project will create 121 new full-time equivalent jobs, with most of the jobs (91) being created in the first year. The proposed incentive package is a collaborative effort with the city of Port St. Lucie benefiting all St. Lucie County residents. Staff recommended the Board adopt Resolution No. 2024-157 and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Wesley McCurry, Senior VP of the St. Lucie County Economic Development Council (EDC), addressed the Board and reiterated the presentation. He advised the company, a division of Alex Lee Inc., they are headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina. The proposal aligns with the County's goal of attracting targeted industries and job growth. He also introduced Fernando Garcia Canton, Vice President of Multicultural Strategy, Sales, and Marketing at the company, and Stephen Pierce, Vice President at McGuire Woods and the company's site selection consultant. Commissioner Fowler commented on the company's current location in Palm Beach and the reduction of travel for employees from St. Lucie County. y motion was mace to approve start recommencations, ana it passec unanimous RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 13 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Director, presented a brief presentation on the Planning & Development Services monthly update on development applications that received administrative approval through the department. This discussion focused on approvals that occurred in July. • Orange Ave. RV — Minor Adjustment to a Minor Site Plan • Indrio Pines Apartments — Minor Site Plan The purpose was to notify the Board of projects that qualified for administrative approval. This item was presented to the Board for informational purposes only. 13. UPCOMING MEETING A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 6 pm 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 Tentative Budget Hearing on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 6 pm 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, September 10, 2024, at 9 am in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners and the Environmental Resources Department will host a grand opening/ribbon cutting for the county's newest environmental preserve, Lake Indrio Preserve, on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. Located in northern St. Lucie County, off U.S. 1 across from FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Lake Indrio Preserve boasts gorgeous, newly built amenities for picnicking, fishing, kayaking, and spending time in the outdoors. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and park at the Indrio Savannahs Preserve parking lot, located at 5275 Tozour Road, where a shuttle will provide transportation to the new preserve area. B. St. Lucie County's Animal Safety, Services, and Protection Division is hosting a Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event that takes place Thursday, Aug. 29, Friday, Aug. 30, and Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the county's animal shelter, located at 3404 W. Midway Road in Fort Pierce. Animals that have been at the county facility for more than 30 days will be available for adoption at no cost, while animals that have been at the facility for less than 30 days will be available for half- 141Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1:00 PM price adoptions. For more information about the dogs available for adoption, including images and breed descriptions, please visit www.stlucieco.gov/adopt. 15. MOTION TO ADJOURN With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 1:19 PM. Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request. 15 1