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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02.15.202291rc LUCE L"C", P La©n BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting February 15, 2022 Convened: 9:00 AM Adjourned: 9:51 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER he meeting was Called to order at J:UU HIVI by Cnalr Jean mitcnell, District No. L. Present Commissioner Sean Mitchell District 2, Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson District 4, Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky District 1, Commissioner Linda Bartz District 3, Commissioner Cathy Townsend District 5 Also Present Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney Jodi Nentwick-Kugler, Senior Planner Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Assistant Director Mayte Santamaria, Planning & Dev. Services Director Shai Francis, Finance Director Michelle R. Miller, Clerk & Comptroller Josh Long, AICP, Gunster Law Firm Chris Fries, Project Director, Florida Power & Light Company Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary 2. INVOCATION The County Administrator led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items) Chair Mitchell opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the Board: • Dilia Camacho, on behalf of Ashbritt Environmental, addressed the Board and advised that they are grateful to be a contractor for the County. BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM • Brittany Castillo, on behalf of Ashbritt Environmental, addressed the Board and advised that they are grateful to be a contractor for the County. With no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed public comment. 5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve all minutes sets, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of January 25, 2022. B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Special Informal Meeting of January 25, 2022. C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of February 1, 2022. 6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 22-022 - Proclaiming the month of February 2022 as "American Heart Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the Resolution, and it passed unanimously. Chair Mitchell presented the proclamation to the " St. Lucie County Florida Department of Health," Assistant Administrator and Health Equity Liaison Caleta Scott, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 7. PRESENTATIONS Pa BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM A. Recognition of Service - Doug Davis On behalf of St. Lucie County, Chair Sean Mitchell presented Doug Davis with a certificate of recognition. He expressed the County's appreciation and gratitude for his 24 years of dedicated service to the Contractors Examining Board of St. Lucie County. B. Clerk and Comptroller Wellsfargo Credit Card Revenue Sharing For 2021 Clerk and Comptroller Michelle R. Miller presented the Board with the 2021 Wellsfargo Credit Card Revenue Sharing check for $199,960.50. This program generates revenue, allowing the Clerk and Comptroller's office to earn cashback rewards when County vendors are paid via credit card and not the traditional process of writing a check. 8. 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 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 16 - 18 Adopted by Consent Vote B. ADMINISTRATION 1. Appointment to the Art in Public Places Committee Staff recommended that the Board ratify the appointment of St. Lucie County Facilities representative Danielle Biglin to the Art in Public Places Committee. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Appointment to the Art in Public Places Committee Staff recommended that the Board ratify Commissioner Townsend's appointment of Doretha Hair Truesdell to the Art in Public Places Committee. Adopted by Consent Vote 3 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM 3. Appointment to the Land Acquisition & Selection Committee Staff recommended that the Board ratify the appointment of Charlotte Stahlberg to the vacant Board of Realtors position on the Land Acquisition & Selection Committee. Adopted by Consent Vote C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Revocable License Agreement - 163 NE Estia Lane - River Park - Unit 5 - Tracey Ghazal - Parcel ID 3419-540-0053-000-0 Ms. Ghazal is requesting a revocable license agreement to be allowed to install a 6' wood fence with gates along the east and west sides of the property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement and a 6' wood fence along the south side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement per the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 247, Page 37. She understands if the County Engineer determines the fence and gate are causing flooding, drainage problems, or for other needs in the area, the fence and gate will need to be removed or relocated at her expense. Engineering, Road & Bridge, and Water Quality have reviewed the license agreement and have no objections. Staff recommended the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement, and direct Ms. Ghazal pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Resolution - Right -of -Way Donation on Pulitzer Road - Justin and Cheryl Allen - Parcel ID 2317-333- 111111I13111111 a Staff recommended that the Board accept the warranty deed from Mr. and Mrs. Allen, authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution, and direct Staff to record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Interlocal Agreement - South Hutchinson Island Coastal Storm Risk Management Project Staff recommended that the County and the District approve the interlocal agreement and authorize their respective Chairs to sign the interlocal agreement. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Revocable License Agreement - 761 SE River Court - Hidden River Estates - Daniel and Kathy Harrell - 4 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM Parcel ID 3427-701-0051-000-4 Mr. and Mrs. Harrell are requesting they be allowed to install a 4' wood fence with gates along the sides of their property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement and a 6' wood fence along the rear of their property within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement. They understand if the County Engineer determines the fence and gates are causing flooding, drainage problems, or for other needs in the area, the fence and gates will need to be removed or relocated at their expense. Engineering, Water Quality, and Road & Bridge have reviewed the 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. and Mrs. Harrell to pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. Adams Ranch, Inc - Permanent Drainage Easement for Orange Avenue Culvert Project - Parcel ID 2110-311-0001-000-6 Staff recommended the Board accept the Permanent Drainage Easement, authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution, and direct Staff to record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 6. Assignment and Assumption Agreement for Hangar 3175 St. Lucie County Airport - Sierra Bravo Holdings, LLC and Sierra Bravo Holdings 11, LLC Staff recommended Board approval of the Assignment and Assumption of Lease between Fort Pierce FBO, LLC, Sierra Bravo Holdings, LLC, and Sierra Bravo Holdings II, LLC, and authorize the Chair to sign the Assignment and Assumption of Lease as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Second Amendment to the Contract between St. Lucie County and Benevate, Inc to Increase the Contract Amount by $12,000.00 Utilizing Administrative Costs Allowable by the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Staff recommended Board approval of the second amendment to the contract between St. Lucie County and Benevate, Inc, subject to legal form and correctness, and permission for the Chair to sign Documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM 2. Property Transfer from The ARC of St. Lucie County, Inc. to St. Lucie County - Parcel ID 3420-545- 0549-000-3 - 1050 SE Lansdowne Avenue Staff recommended Board approval of the conveyance of Parcel ID 3420-545-0549-000-3 (1050 SE Lansdowne Avenue, Port Saint Lucie) from The ARC of St. Lucie County, Inc. to St. Lucie County; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the Board. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 22-018, Conveyance of Property for Affordable Housing Development Staff recommended Board approval to: • Conduct contract negotiations with St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity; and If negotiations are successful, award a contract to St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote E. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 1. Recreational Trails Program Grant Application Resolution Staff recommended Board approval of the attached Resolution, which authorizes the Project and authorizes initiating the amendment process for the capital improvement plan to include the trail bridge project at the Richard E. Becker Preserve, should the current Recreation Trail Program grant be awarded to St. Lucie County for reimbursement of up to 50% of the project cost, and for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. If approved, the Resolution will provide five (5) additional points in the grant application. If the grant is awarded, Staff will bring the grant contract and budget resolution to a future Board of County Commissioners meeting for further consideration. Adopted by Consent Vote F. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. BlueMedicare Agreement Annual Renewal - Standard Annual Renewal that was Established in 2016 Staff recommended the Board approve the BlueMedicare Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. Adopted by Consent Vote G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET A BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM 1. F.Y. 22 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue Staff recommended approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget by $598,832.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 21-037 - Emergency Debris Removal Staff recommended Board approval of the short-listed companies for RFP No. 21-037 and permission to: • Conduct contract negotiations with short-listed companies; • If negotiations are successful, award contracts to the successful short-listed companies and authorization for the Chairman to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 22-001- Professional Engineering Services - Ancient Oaks Preserve Stormwater Treatment Area - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN Staff recommended Board approval of the short-listed firms for RFQ No. 22-001 and permission to: • Conduct discussions/presentations with short-listed firms; • Conduct contract negotiations with the successful short-listed firm; • If negotiations are successful, award contract to the successful short-listed firm and authorization for the Chairman to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote H. PARKS & RECREATION 1. North Causeway Island Park Boat Ramp Dock Improvements - Grant Acceptance $199,704.00 FWC FBIP Grant Staff recommended Board approval and acceptance of matching FWC FBIP Grant ($200,000.00) project number SL-20-67 as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Acceptance of FWC Derelict Vessel Removal Grant $4,950.00 7 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM Staff recommended Board approval of attached agreement FWC21234 with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission in the amount of $4,950.00 for the removal of a derelict vessel; and approval for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote A'1N1311[*If_11AVA 1. DR 4337 (Hurricane Irma) PW6770 Final Inspection Report (FIR) Approval Staff recommended the Board approve the Final Inspection Report (FIR) and authorize the Chair to sign the report. Adopted by Consent Vote Second Amendment to Contract C21-03-158 with StrikeSet, LLC (Glen Gray) as the Project Manager for the Motorola Solutions, inc. Premier One Hybrid On -Premise - Cloud -Based CAD, RMS, & MCT/MFR System Staff recommended Board approval of the second amendment to contract C21-03-158 with StrikeSet, LLC (Glen Gray) as the Project Manager for the Motorola Solutions, inc. Premier One Hybrid On -Premise - Cloud -Based CAD, RMS, & MCT/MFR system and permission to execute documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote J. PUBLIC UTILITIES 1. First Amendment (with exhibits) to CDM Work Authorization No. 08 - Phase V Expansion Geotechnical and Survey Work Authorization No. 8 was executed on February 2, 2021, for the Phase I Geotechnical Investigation and Survey for future Leachate Storage Pond 5. The County requested CDM not proceed with the work and instead utilize the Work Authorization 8 funding for geotechnical investigation and survey for the future landfill expansion of Phase V. Staff recommended Board approval and authorization for the Chair to execute the first amendment to CDM Smith Work Authorization No. 8 under Contract C19-09-790 for professional engineering services for a not -to -exceed total cost of $321,780.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Grant Acceptance - Five (5) FEMA Project Grants for Emergency Generators through the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Mitigation Bureau, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 8 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM Staff recommended Board acceptance of the five (5) FEMA-4468-DR-FL grants, totaling $431,485.50 in Agency Funding and $198,362.50 in County Match, and authorization for the Chair to sign these grant documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote K. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Approval of Amendment #6 to Contract C18-07-466 with Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. to add various Midway Road ponds to the list of treated locations. Staff recommended Board approval of the 6th Amendment to Contract C18-07-466, adding Midway Road pond locations and an increase in the amount of $32,401.08 to the contract and to direct the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Award Bid No. 22-009 - Eleven Mile Road Bridge over Ten Mile Creek (Bridge 940038) Repairs Staff recommended Board approval to award Bid No. 22-009 to Ferreira Construction in the amount of $540,763.30; award a work authorization to JMT in the amount of $94,375.00 for CEI services; and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Picos Road Emergency Culvert Replacement - After The Fact Approval Staff recommended Board approval to add Picos Rd @ C40 Emergency culvert replacement to the CIP and award the contract for the maintenance of traffic and the replacement of the failed culvert in the amount of $489,054.00 to Halley Engineering Contractors (HEC), Inc., for geotechnical and field-testing services in the amount of $5,666.50 to GFA International, Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Prima Vista Boulevard Traffic Communications Conduit & Fiber - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX Staff recommended Board approval of the First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 10 in the amount of $7,540.00 for the Prima Vista Boulevard Traffic Communications Conduit & Fiber project and authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote Award Work Authorization No. 02 to C21-07-688 with Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. for CEI Services for the West Midway Road Segments 1 and 2 Paving and Guardrail Improvements Project - THIS :2:TOM41AF-2111► 111 a mi 9:IJIZ19:T_FIII:111141IIIIJ r-AW:1 9 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM Staff recommended awarding Work Authorization No. 02 to C21-07-688 with Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the West Midway Road segments 1 and 2 paving and guardrail improvements sales tax project and authorization for the Chair to sign the work authorization as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Joshua Long, AICP, with the Gunster Law Firm, on behalf of Florida Power and Light (FPL), is requesting an Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas for a change in zoning from the AG-5 (Agricultural, Residential-5 - 1du/5ac) Zoning District to the CPUB (Conservation Public) Zoning District for one (1) parcel, consisting of 134.19-acres, located approximately 3,737 feet east of Center Street, in Okeechobee, Florida. Jodi Nentwick-Kugler, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner, presented this item to the Board. The applicant submitted a Major Site Plan to construct and operate a 74.5 Mega -Watt Photovoltaic Solar Center, and Lot Split application. The parent parcel totaling 586.05 acres was split into two (2) parcels, known as the West Parcel totaling 451.86-acres and the East Parcel totaling 134.19-acres. The applicant requested to rezone the East Parcel from Agricultural to Conservation Public. The parcel is located at 14697 E. Center Street borders Okeechobee County on the west permitter. It is approximately 3.5 miles south of S.R. 70 and one (1) mile east of S.E. 128th Avenue in unincorporated St. Lucie County. Staff recommended that the Board approve the item's continuance until the March 1, 2022 Board of County Commissioners meeting or soon after that. Chair Mitchell opened the hearing for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation to continue the item to March 1, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda, which passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None B. PUBLIC WORKS 10 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM 1. Culvert 2022-01 MSBU - Final Assessment Resolution Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, and James Lappert, Public Works, presented this item to the Board. In February 2021, the Board established a voluntary program to which eligible property owners can apply for and receive funding to improve or repair culverts and then repay this funding through the imposition of a non -ad valorem special assessment. Against the improved property collected in annual installments on the tax roll. In January 2022, the Board approved Resolution No 2021-8, an Initial Assessment Resolution. The proposed Resolution No. 2022-25 is the Final Assessment Resolution required by County's Ordinance 21-004. The purpose of this Resolution relates to the imposition and collection of special assessments to fund stormwater culvert improvements within the Culvert 2022-01 MSBU. Also, to determine that real property therein will be specially benefitted, establish the method of assessing the cost of the improvements, ratify and confirm the initial assessment resolution, approve the assessment roll. Staff recommended Board approval of Resolution No. 2022-25, the Culvert 2022-01 MSBU Final Assessment Resolution, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Chair Mitchell opened the hearing for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed the public hearing. v motion was mace to approve start recommencations, anc it Dassec unanimou RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 10. REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. St. Lucie County, Florida - Taxable Sales Tax Revenue Notes, Series 2022A and 2022B Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney, presented this item to the Board. In 2013, the County issued Series 2013A Sales Tax Bonds and Series 2013B Sales Tax Refunding Bonds to refund the previous debt of the County. Due to historically low -interest rates, the County's Financial Advisor, PFM Financial Advisors LLC. (PFM), indicated that the County can achieve substantial debt service savings by refunding the 2013A and 2013B bonds. At the Board's request, the PFM Financial Advisors advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) on January 3, 2022, to a list of local, 11 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM regional, and national financial institutions. The County received responses from 13 institutions: Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Harris, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, Key Government Finance, RBC/City National Bank, Raymond James, Sterling National, T.D. Bank, Truist Bank, Webster Public Finance, and Wells Fargo. Based on PFM's review and discussions with County staff and Bond Counsel, it was determined that T.D. Bank provided the best combination of the best interest rates and terms most favorable to the County as the loan provider. The financial adviser indicates if the County approves moving forward, it is estimated that based on the locked interest rates, the County should receive at least $2.4 million of net present value debt service savings. They equate an average annual cash flow savings of approximately $230,000 through 2033. The County can also convert the taxable interest rates on the 2022 Notes to tax-exempt equivalents. If this occurs, and the bonds are converted to tax-exempt, the estimated net present value debt service savings would increase to approximately $3.1 million in the future. The savings achieved from this refunding will be realized in the General Fund. Staff recommended that the Board approve the proposed Resolution authorizing the issuance of a Taxable Refunding Revenue Note, Series 2022A and 2022B, and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. Staff also recommended that the Board approve the recommendation of the County's Financial Advisor to award the proposal to finance the 2022 refunding notes to T.D. Bank N.A. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 2. Resolution No. 22-16 - Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption - Ballot Question November 8, 2022, General Election Ballot Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney, and Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator, presented this item to the Board. Florida law allows the Board to hold a referendum to allow the voters to determine whether to authorize the Board to grant new or expanding businesses in St. Lucie County economic development ad valorem tax exemptions. The law provides that any exemption would only remain in effect for ten (10) years and would not apply to school, city, or voter -approved taxes. During the ten (10) year period from 2012 to 2022, the County has used the economic development ad valorem tax exemption to attract new businesses such as Builders First Source Truss Company and encourage the expansion of existing businesses such as Maverick Boat Group, Pursuit Boats, Tropicana and Expert Shutters. Approximately 1,020 new jobs were created by the businesses that utilized the economic development exemption. Both County staff and Economic Development Council staff believe that the ad valorem tax exemption 12 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM is an essential component of the County's economic development strategy. The program is one of the suites of tools in the County's economic development toolbox, along with: • Business Navigator • Expedited permitting -speed to market • Impact fee credits • Job growth investment grants (JGIG) The program is an incentive to attract new businesses and assist existing businesses to expand. Also, the exemption is temporary and 100% performance -based. It is helping to expand the local tax base and keep residential property taxes as low as possible. In addition, if granted, the exemption would only apply to the improvements that are constructed and personal property installed by the new or expanding business. The natural property/land owned by a new or expanding business will be assessed and taxed. All taxes are not exempted under the program. The County's General Fund and MSTU taxes are also exempted, schools, special districts, and other voter -approved taxes are still collected. Only County staff believes that it is appropriate that the Board authorize a referendum to be held on the November 8, 2022, general election that, if adopted, would grant authority for the Board to grant economic ad valorem tax exemptions during the ten (10) year period from 2022 to 2032. In this regard, Staff has drafted a resolution for Board consideration. The proposed ballot language is identical to that required in the Florida Statutes, which states that the ballot question in such a referendum shall be in substantially the following form: "Shall the Board of county commissioners of this County be authorized to grant, pursuant to s. 3, Art. Vll of the State Constitution, property tax exemptions to new businesses and expansions of existing businesses that are expected to create new, full-time jobs in the County?" Yes —For authority to grant exemptions. No —Against authority to grant exemptions Resolution No. 22-016 provides for the placement of a proposition calling for economic development ad valorem tax exemptions on the November 8, 2022, general election ballot. The Board approved placing the question on the ballot in 1992, 2002, and 2012. Staff recommended that the Board adopt Resolution No. 22-016 and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution. A motion was made to approve statt recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 13 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. FPL Bluefield Preserve Solar Energy Center - Major Site Plan - THIS IS A TARGETED INDUSTRY Jodi Nentwick-Kugler, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner, presented this item to the Board. Florida Power and Light applicant is seeking a Major Site Plan approval to construct and operate a 74.5 Mega Watt Photovoltaic Solar Center. The subject 451.86-acre property is located at 14697 E. Center Street, approximately 3.5 miles south of S.R. 70 and one mile of S.E. 128th Avenue in unincorporated St. Lucie County. According to Section 3.01.03, C.7.0. of the Land Development Code (LDC), Solar generation stations(s) subject to the requirements of Section 7.10.28 are classified as Conditional Use within the AG-5 zoning district. However, on July 1, 2021, Senate Bill 896 related to the solar energy approval process Section 163.3205, F.S. A solar facility shall be permitted in all agricultural land use categories in a local government comprehensive plan and other areas agricultural zoning districts within an unincorporated area. It must comply with the setback and landscaped buffer area criteria for other similar uses in the agricultural district. The recently adopted Senate Bill 896 preempts the County's requirements for a conditional use within the AG-5 Zonina District for a Solar Generation Station and is not required. As part of the Major Site Plan approval, the applicant requests two waivers from the Land Development Code. The first waiver is for the maximum ten percent lot coverage by structure. The panels cover a large portion of the property. However, the solar panels sit approximately two feet off the ground at the lowest point and will not impede the surrounding areas. The second waiver is for perimeter landscaping and screening requirements. The Environmental Resources Department supports this waiver based upon the remote site location and potential shading conflicts. Staff has determined the Major Site Plan meets the standards of review outlined in 7.10.28 and 11.02.07 and is consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, Staff recommended the Board of County Commissioners approved this petition, subject to the conditions outlined in Resolution 2022-31. Josh Long, AICP, Gunster Law Firm, and Chris Fries, Project Director, Florida Power & Light Company, provided the Board a brief presentation of the proposed FPL Bluefield Preserve Solar Energy Center. FPL's mission is to deliver superior value for our customers and the cleanest, most reliable energy in America. Every FPL solar energy center creates jobs and supports local communities. The expansion will create thousands of jobs and training opportunities, including: • Partnerships with Student ACES and Indian River State College to grow the talent pipeline • Each solar energy center creates approximately 200 jobs during construction, which provides an economic boost to local businesses (restaurants, hotels, etc.) • Contractors will host job fairs to recruit local talent 141Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM The local impact of each Project provides approximately $7 million in tax revenue to the County's tax base over its expected life. The FPL team will support the local community through long-term partnerships, donations, and educational opportunities (examples are: grants for science fairs, STEM education, FIRST Robotics scholarships). A motion was made to approve statt recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 2. Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Assistant Director, and Mayte Santamaria, Planning & Development Services Director, presented this item to the Board. A brief presentation on the Planning & Development Services monthly update on development applications received administrative approval through the department. This discussion focused on approvals that occurred in January. • Maverick Boats: Minor Adjustment to a Major Site Plan • Hillcrest Memorial Gardens: Minor Adjustment The purpose was to notify the Board of projects that qualified for administrative approval. No formal vote is necessary for this agenda item. This item was presented to the Board for informational purposes only. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. St Lucie County Upward Mobility Cohort Community Engagement Open House — Havert Fenn Center, Friday, February 18, 2022 — 2-6 PM B. St. Lucie County Commissioners and the Environmental Resources Department will host a ribbon - cutting for the new 35-acre Petravice Preserve, 5445 Palmetto Ave., Fort Pierce, on Monday, February 21 at noon. C. County offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022, in observance of Presidents' Day. 151Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 AM D. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 9 AM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. The Annual St. Lucie County Fair begins Friday, February 25, 2022, through Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 15601 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce, 34945. Ticket information can be found online at www.stluciecountvfair.org. F. The New York Mets are scheduled to be back at Clover Park with their first Spring Training game in Port St. Lucie on February 27. The Mets have 16 home games on the schedule, including one with the Yankees. Tickets are on sale now at www.mets.com/springtraining. G. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 6 PM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. H. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 9 AM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 12. MOTION TO ADJOURN With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:51 AM. 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. 161Page