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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMInutes 04.05.202291rc LUCE 0 Q n BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting April 5, 2022 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 8:41 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER fhe meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chair Sean Mitchell, District No. 2. 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 Howard Tipton, County Administrator Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney John Titkanich, Innovation & Performance Division Director Joseph Sabater, Impact Fee Program Manager Tresa Francis, Impact Fee Fiscal Coordinator Tahir Curry, Planning & Development Services Associate Planner JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisition Manager George Landry, Director of Public Utilities Amy Griffin, Environmental Resources Director Frank Armandro, Public Safety Assistant Director Erin Cartmill, Environmental Education & Outreach Coordinator Tessa Roberts, Senior Environmental Outreach Coordinator Marshall Crutchfield, Senior External Affairs Advisor Susan Jacob, Library Director Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Assistant Director Matt Baum, Parks and Recreation Manager Steven Schriever, PFM Group Nilgun Kamp, Tindale Oliver Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary 2. INVOCATION The County Administrator led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items) Chair Mitchell opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the Board: • Ingrid VanHekken addressed the Board with information and concerns regarding airport noise. • Patricia Leach addressed the Board with information and concerns regarding the airport manager's residential involvement and airport noise. With no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed public comment. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES y motion was mane to approve all minutes sets, anci it passed 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 A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal Meeting of March 8, 2022. B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of March 15, 2022. 6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 22-054 - Proclaiming Thursday, April 28, 2022, as "Holocaust Remembrance Day" 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 " Temple Beth El Israel" Rabbi Bruce Benson, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation. 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 Pa BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM B. Resolution No. 22-050 - Proclaiming the Week of April 10 through April 16, 2022, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" 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 Public Safety Assistant Director Frank Armandro. Telecommunicator Managers, Supervisors, and Dispatchers thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation with honor. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None (EXCUSED: None C. Resolution No. 22-055 - Proclaiming April 12, 2022, as "National Equal Pay Day" 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 "The American Association of University Women" Director of Public Policy, Crystal Morris, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None D. Resolution No. 22-058 - Proclaiming the month of April 2022 as "Earth 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 Environmental Resources Director, Amy Griffin, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation. 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 3 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 7. PRESENTATIONS A. ERD Community Stewardship Impacts and Initiatives Erin Cartmill, Environmental Education & Outreach Coordinator, and Tessa Roberts, Senior Environmental Outreach Coordinator, presented the Board with the ERD Community Stewardship Impacts and Initiatives. Celebrating 20 years of Environmental Education and Community Outreach, 1,236,041 youth and adults have been reached over 20 years of programming, volunteerism, and community engagement. The impactful initiatives and community stewardship programs: • The Watershed and Wildlife Afterschool Program launched in October 2021 and has served 911 students through 355 in -school programs. • Recycled Arts and Solid Waste Education since the Fall of 2021, 478 volunteers have participated in the Let's Talk Trash Program; 114 pounds of Styrofoam and 1 ton of plastic wrap have been collected by volunteers. • 9th Grade Environmental Science Pilot Program 224 Westwood Prep High School students participated in a 2-day pilot program. • Youth Leadership Volunteer Program 236 teens are participating in the 2021-2022 Youth Leadership Volunteer Program. • Preserve Pals — Volunteer Natural Resource Management over the past year, there have been 7,846 volunteer service hours in trash collection and invasive plant removal. • The Beach Baskets Pilot Program kicks off Saturday, April 9, 2022, to unveil the new community marine cleanup initiative. • Guided Nature Program 2021-2022: 76 programs with 573 participants and counting. The ERD Community Outreach Division initiative is to constantly inspire the local community and their willingness to learn and commit to lending a helping hand to make St. Lucie County a healthier, happier place to live for generations to come. The St. Lucie Earth Day Festival will be on April 23, 2022, at the Oxbow Eco-Center. B. 1 Millionth Solar Panel Award Recognition - ADD ON Marshall Critchfield, Senior External Affairs Advisor of Florida Power and Light (FPL), and staff presented the Board with the "FPL Million Panel" award. The team made a short video to thank the Commissioners and County Staff for their help and presented a plaque to recognize this milestone. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda, and it passed unanimously. 4 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz SECONDER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 23 - 25 Adopted by Consent Vote B. ADMINISTRATION 1. Appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Staff recommended that the Board ratify Commissioner Hutchinson's appointment of Neil Morgan to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Adopted by Consent Vote C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Resolution 2022-52 - Approving the Issuance by the Housing Finance Authority of St. Lucie County of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Misty Creek Preserves Staff recommended the Board adopt the resolution and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Revocable License Agreement - 4603 Redwood Dr - Holiday Pines Subdivision Phase II-B - Aaron and Alexis Vierling - Parcel ID 1312-801-0212-000-9 Mr. and Mrs. Vierling are requesting a revocable license agreement to be allowed to install a 6' wood fence with gates along the west, south, and east sides of the property, within the County's 7.5' Drainage/Utility Easements per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 12C. 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, 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 Mr. and Mrs. Vierling pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Revocable License Agreement - 137 N Naranja Ave - River Park - Unit 4 - Vance A. Hadley and Jeanene J Hadley - Parcel ID 3419-530-0198-000-7 Mr. and Mrs. Hadley are requesting a revocable license agreement to be allowed to install a 6' wood fence along the east and west sides of the property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement, extending into the rear 10' Drainage/Utility Easement per the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in OR Book 64 Page 235. The fence must be placed a minimum of 2' off the west lot line due to an existing drainage structure. 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 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. Hadley pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Permission to Advertise - Law Enforcement Civil Penalties for Alarm Companies Ordinance Staff requested permission to advertise a proposed ordinance for public hearing on May 3, 2022, at 6:00 PM before the Board of County Commissioners. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. Revocable License Agreement - 5415 Fort Pierce Blvd - Lakewood Park - Unit No. 4 - Elgin Hipps and Leigh A. Hipps - Parcel ID 1301-604-0058-000-2 Mr. and Mrs. Hipps are requesting a revocable license agreement to be allowed to install a 3.5' wood fence with a 10" decorative metal topper along the west side of the property within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement pursuant to Plat Book 11 Page 2. 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 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. Hipps pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 6 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM 6. Revocable License Agreement - 129 NE Tunison Ave - River Park - Unit 9 Part 'A' - Constance Delaney - Parcel ID 3419-560-0041-000-5 Ms. Delaney is requesting a revocable license agreement to be allowed to install a 6' high PVC fence with gates along the east and west sides of the property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement, and a 6' high PVC fence along the north side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 14 Page 31. She understands 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 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. Delaney pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 7. Revocable License Agreement - 155 NE Bracken Rd - River Park - Unit 9 Part 'C' - Jean Michel - Parcel ID Mr. Michel is requesting a revocable license agreement to be allowed to install a 6' wooden fence with gate along the north and southeast sides of the property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement and a 6' wooden fence along the east side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 15 Page 28. He 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 his 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 Mr. Michel pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 8. Revocable License Agreement - 113 Beach Ave - River Park - Unit 3 - Karen C. Crownover - Parcel ID 01 1 VB•7i 114701 I37-111111 1 Ms. Crownover has requested an amended Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence with two gates along the northwest, northeast, and southeast sides of the property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement per the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 226 7 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM Page 181. She understands 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 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. Crownover pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 9. Permission to Advertise Ordinance - Stormwater Culvert Assessment Program Staff recommended that the Board grant permission to advertise draft ordinance for a public hearing to be held on April 19, 2022, at 9:00 AM. Adopted by Consent Vote 10. Midway Road Improvement Project - Selvitz Road to Glades Cut Off Road - City of Port St. Lucie conveyance of Parcel 101, Parcel ID 3301-800-0010-000-2; Parcel 700 Temporary Construction Easement - Parcel ID 3420-735-0024-000-0 and 3420-735-0022-000-6; Parcel 800 Permanent Easement - Parcel ID 3301-411-0003-000-6; Parcel 804 Permanent Drainage Easement - Parcel ID [c� ►�1b��.�lI1]►�Ga1I1I1II7 Attached for your review, approval, and acceptance, you will find a Warranty Deed, Temporary Construction Easement, Permanent Easement, and Permanent Drainage Easement from the City of Port St. Lucie. Staff recommended that the Board approve Resolution No. 2022-62, accepting a warranty deed, temporary construction easement, permanent easement, and a permanent drainage easement from the City of Port St. Lucie, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and the various conveyance documents in favor of St. Lucie County and direct staff to record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. *Item was pulled from the Consent Agenda prior to the meeting D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Authorization Resolution for a Grant Amendment to Financial Project No. 407185-3-84-01/Grant G1W24 for FY22 Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 Program The FTA Non -Urbanized Area Annual Formula Program (Section 5311) provides operating and capital assistance to eligible recipients that operate/contract public transportation services for non -urbanized rural and small urban areas. The total project cost is $122,008. The FDOT award is $61,004 and 8 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM requires a local match of $61,004. The local match is available in the Transit Division budget using the St. Lucie County General Fund. Staff recommended Board approval of the FY22 FDOT Block Grant (F.M. #407185-3-84-01), authorizing resolution and permission for the Chair to sign all applicable documents as approved by the County Attorney. The FDOT award is $61,004, and the local match is $61,004. Adopted by Consent Vote E. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 1. Treasure Coast International Airport Habitat Conservation Planning - FWC Grant Agreement - $92,435.00 Staff recommended Board approval and acceptance of FWC Habitat Conservation Planning Grant ($92,435) 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. IRL License Plate Funding Grant - Oxbow Eco-Center The total project cost is $35,690.50, the Grantor provides $25,019.00, with the grantee providing $10,671.50 from in -kind services. Staff recommended the Board approve acceptance of the Indian River Lagoon License Plate Fund grant for the Oxbow Eco-Center and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Richard E. Becker Septic to Sewer Conversion - Indian River Lagoon License Plate Grant Agreement - $100,019.00 Staff recommended Board approval and acceptance of the Indian River Lagoon License Plate Grant ($100,019.00) as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Mobile Food Truck and Vendor Fees for Environmental Resources Events Staff recommended Board approval of the proposed fees for non-exclusive rights to have mobile food trucks and merchant vendors at ERD events. Mobile food trucks would be charged a flat fee of $50.00, and merchant vendors would be charged a flat fee of $30.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 9 1 P a g E BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM F. FACILITIES 1. Award of Bid No. 22-031- Susan Kilmer Library Roof Replacement Staff recommended Board approval to award Bid No. 22-031, Susan Kilmer Library Roof Replacement, to Garabar, Inc. in the amount of $298,070.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote G. PARKS & RECREATION 1. Fair Association Use of Bleachers & Equipment Staff recommended approval for the BOCC to enter into an agreement with the Fair Association allowing the use of the Parks & Recreation Bleachers at no charge and, in addition, allowing the Fair Association's use of the Fairgrounds equipment as needed for Fair operations and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Award of Bid No. 22-021, Bob Gladwin Baseball Field Renovation - Field #3 at the John B. Parks Complex - $135,095.00 Staff recommended Board approval to award Bid No. 22-021 to JSM Services, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $135,095.00, and authorize the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Ft. Pierce Yacht Club - On the Water Poker Run Fundraiser - Fee Waiver $303.75 Staff recommended Board approval to waive the user fees and grant dock access for the Ft. Pierce Yacht Club Foundation Inc. 4th Annual Charity on the Water Poker Run, Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Summerlin Dock located at Museum Pointe Park, 414 Seaway Dr. Adopted by Consent Vote H. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Tres Tesoros Subdivision Plat 6 Agricultural Residential Lots Staff recommended the Board approve the Tres Tesoros Subdivision Plat, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 10 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM 2. Request Permission to Advertise - Notice of Public Hearing for a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to the Recreation Element to Incorporate the Parks and Recreation 10 Year Master Plan, Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on January 11, 2022 Staff recommended Board authorization to advertise the proposed ordinance for the first of three (3) hearings. The first before the Planning and Zoning on April 21, 2022, at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Michael E. Jacquin is requesting Final Plat Approval for a three (3) Lot Subdivision known as Pineapple Lane Subdivision Staff recommended approval, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote I. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Oleander Avenue Sidewalk Improvements from S. Market Avenue to Edwards Road Staff recommended Board approval of work Authorization No. 11 to Kimley-Horn & Associates in the amount of $235,940.00, add this project to the Public Works Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) list, and authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Change Order request for Guardrail at Midway Road at NSLRWCD Canal 22 Staff recommended Board approval of Change Order #1 to Contract #C21-08-566 in the amount of $15,675.00 for the removal and reinstallation of guardrail on the Midway Road at NSLRWCD Canal 22 project, increasing the contract total to $92,488.28 and authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ADMINISTRATION 1. Approve the St. Lucie County Impact Fee Study 2022 Update related to the Library Impact Fees Ordinance and Adopt the Revised Proposed Library Impact Fee Schedule - ATTACHMENT ADDED 111 Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM John Titkanich, Innovation & Performance Division Director, presented this item to the Board. In 1996, the County adopted a Library Impact Fee to address the impact of growth and demand on the library system. The current library impact fees are based on an October 2016 technical memorandum prepared by Dr. James C. Nicholas and adopted by the Board on June 6, 2017. The County is the sole provider of public library services in the County. Additionally, the County must collect library impact fees to provide county libraries that adequately serve the needs of all county residents, including residents of the cities. Development within the cities impacts the capital public library needs of the County. St. Lucie County engaged PFM Group Consulting, LLC to review and update its impact fees for Library, Parks and Recreation, Public Buildings, and Law Enforcement. In the 2022 Impact Fee Study Update, impact fees represent a vital revenue source assessed to fund the capital construction and expansion of library -related land, facilities, capital equipment, and materials collections required to support the additional demand generated by new residential growth. Central to the impact fee discussion is that existing taxpayers should not bear the costs of the impact of new development. A local government may not increase its current impact fee by more than 50% unless the local government demonstrates extraordinary circumstances exist necessitating an increase beyond the maximum Increase of 50%. Additionally, depending on the percent increase, a local government must phase in the Increase over two (2) to four (4) years in equal installments. St. Lucie County 2022, Impact Fee Study update details the incremental phased Increase over four years, except for one land use category (Other Residential) proposed to decrease upon adoption and implementation. The following respective Library Impact Fee Schedule is proposed to be adopted: Single Family Increase Max. Allowable 43.4%: $119.89 Phased -In over four years. Yearly Increase: $29.98 The Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on March 17, 2022, and heard and recommended the Board approve St. Lucie County Impact Fee Study 2022 Update and adopt the impact fees at the Maximum Allowable Increase or a lesser amount (Library and Parks). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended (8-1) for the Board to adopt the Impact Fee at a rate less than the Maximum Allowable (50%) amount and tie it to a price index, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Citizen Budget Committee (12-0) adopted a resolution supporting the Board in maximizing the impact fees to the extent allowable by law. The President Council of Hutchinson Island also forwarded a letter supporting the County's maximum Impact Fee allowable by law. If the BOCC were to adopt a Library Impact Fee Schedule at a rate less than the Maximum Allowable amount, staff is recommending using more appropriate index latest reported figure: • Construction Cost Index: 23.36% increase since February 2017 • Municipal Cost Index: 22.28% increase since February 2017 • New Single Family -Houses Sold Price Index (South Region): 27.14% The most recent use of significant library impact fees was for the Paula Branch on Rosser Road, which opened in 2018. The staff has conceptually identified the need for two (2) additional branches in the next ten (10) years due to development and new growth, one in Tradition and one in the 12 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM Becker Road area. The financial impact cannot be calculated, and it is subject to the final impact fee schedule adopted by the Board. Staff recommended the Board approve the St. Lucie County Impact Fee Study 2022 update. The first reading of the Ordinance adopting the proposed Library Impact Fee Schedule statutory increased limit of up to 50% phased in over four years. Additionally, by approving the Impact Fee Study update, the Board will be adopting all data sources used as the most recent local data available as of the date of the report. The implementation is scheduled for October 1, 2022, for the fiscal years 2023-2026. Chair Mitchell opened the hearing for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the Board. • Richard Calabro With no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed the public hearing. Upon discussion of the Board, Commissioner Townsend advised she is not in support of moving forward with the Impact Fee increase in rates. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, to move the item to the second reading on April 19, LULL Board meeting or soon thereatter, and it passed (4) - (1). RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz NAYS: Cathy Townsend EXCUSED: None 2. Approve the St. Lucie County Impact Fee Study 2022 Update Related to the Public Buildings Impact Fees Ordinance and Adopt the Revised Proposed Public Buildings Impact Fee Schedule John Titkanich, Innovation & Performance Division Director, presented this item to the Board. In 1996, the County adopted a Public Buildings Impact Fee to address the impact of growth and demand on public buildings and ensure new development bears a proportionate share of the cost of capital expenditures necessary to provide public buildings in the County. The current public buildings impact fee is based on an October 2016 technical memorandum prepared by Dr. James C. Nicholas, and the Board adopted them on June 6, 2017. Impact fees represent a vital revenue source assessed to fund the capital construction and expansion of public buildings and facilities, not included in other impact fee categories required to support the additional demand generated by new residential and non-residential growth. Central to the impact fee discussion is that existing taxpayers should not bear the costs of the impact of new development. St. Lucie County engaged PFM Group Consulting, LLC to review and update its impact fees for Library, Parks and Recreation, Public Buildings, and Law Enforcement. They prepared a St. 131Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM Lucie County Impact Fee Study 2022 Update. In 2022, the updated Impact Fee Study provides services to all residents, including county management, jail, court system, emergency operations center, economic development, etc." These services are housed in public buildings throughout the County and are provided for all permanent residents, seasonal residents, workers, and visitors within the County. A local government may not increase its current impact fee by more than 50% unless the local government demonstrates extraordinary circumstances exist necessitating an increase beyond the maximum Increase of 50%. Additionally, depending on the percent increase, a local government must phase the Increase over two (2) to four (4) years in equal installments. The proposed implementation for the Increase is scheduled for October 1, 2022, for the fiscal year 2023, and a decrease on June 1, 2022. The following respective Public Buildings Ordinance is proposed to be adopted: Single Family —Total Increase: $182.50 Phased -In over four years. Yearly Increase: $45.63 The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended (5-4) that the Board adopt the Public Buildings Impact Fee Rate at the Maximum Allowable (50%) amount. The Citizen Budget Committee (12-0) adopted a resolution supporting the Board to maximize the impact fees to the extent allowable by law. The President Council of Hutchinson Island also forwarded a letter supporting the County's maximum Impact Fee allowable by law. The President Council of Hutchinson Island also forwarded a letter supporting the County's maximum Impact Fee allowable by law. Staff recommended the Board approve the St. Lucie County Impact Fee Study 2022 update. The first reading of the Ordinance adopting the proposed Public Buildings Fee Schedule statutory increased limit of up to 50% phased in over four (4) years. Additionally, by approving the Impact Fee Study update, the Board will be adopting all data sources used as the most recent local data available as of the date of the report. Chair Mitchell opened the hearing for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the Board. • Richard Calabro With no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, to move the item to the second reading on April 19, 2022 Board meeting or soon thereafter, and it passed (4) - (1). RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz NAYS: Cathy Townsend 14 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM I EXCUSED: None I 3. Approve the St. Lucie County Impact Fee Study 2022 Update Related to the Law Enforcement Impact Fees Ordinance and Adopt the Revised Proposed Law Enforcement Impact Fee Schedule John Titkanich, Innovation & Performance Division Director, presented this item to the Board. In 2004, the County adopted a Law Enforcement Impact Fee to address the impact of growth and demand on the Sheriff's department. The current law enforcement impact fees are based on an October 2016 technical memorandum prepared by Dr. James C. Nicholas and adopted by the Board on June 6, 2017. The County must collect law enforcement impact fees to provide the Sheriff's department with funds to adequately provide law enforcement services for all County residents, including residents of the cities. Development within the cities impacts the Sheriff's department's capital needs. The 2022 Impact Fee Study Update represents a vital revenue source assessed to fund the capital construction and expansion of law enforcement -related facilities, land, and the capital equipment required to support the additional demand generated by new residential and non-residential growth. Central to the impact fee discussion is that existing taxpayers should not bear the costs of the impact of new development. St. Lucie County engaged PFM Group Consulting, LLC to review and update its impact fees for Library, Parks and Recreation, Public Buildings, and Law Enforcement. A local government may not increase its current impact fee by more than 50% unless the local government demonstrates extraordinary circumstances exist necessitating an increase beyond the maximum Increase of 50%. Additionally, depending on the percent increase, a local government must phase in the Increase over two (2) to four (4) years in equal installments. The proposed implementation for the Increase is scheduled for October 1, 2022, for the fiscal year 2023. The following respective Law Enforcement Impact Fee Ordinance is proposed to be adopted: Single Family —Total Increase: $123.00 Phased -In over four years. Yearly Increase: $30.75 The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended (6-3) that the Board adopt the Law Enforcement Impact Fee Rate at the Maximum Allowable amount (50% increase). The Citizen Budget Committee (12-0) adopted a resolution supporting the Board in maximizing the impact fees to the extent allowable by law. Staff recommended the Board approve St. Lucie County Impact Fee Study 2022 Update and adopt the Ordinance adopting the proposed Law Enforcement Impact Fee Schedule. The President Council of Hutchinson Island also forwarded a letter supporting the Increase of the County's maximum Impact Fee allowable by law. Staff recommended the Board approve the St. Lucie County Impact Fee Study 2022 update and the first reading of the Ordinance adopting the proposed Law Enforcement Fee rate at the statutory increased limit of up to 50% phased in over four years. Additionally, by approving the Impact Fee Study update, the Board will be adopting all data sources used as the most recent local data available as of the date of the report. Chair Mitchell opened the hearing for public comment at this time. The following people addressed 15 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM the Board. • Richard Calabro With no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, to move the item to the second hearing reading on April 19, 2022 Board meeting or soon thereafter, and it passed (4) - (1). RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz NAYS: Cathy Townsend EXCUSED: None 4. Approve the St. Lucie County Impact Fee Study 2022 Update Related to Parks Impact Fees Ordinance and Adopt the Revised Proposed Parks Impact Fee Schedule - ATTACHMENT ADDED John Titkanich, Innovation & Performance Division Director, presented this item to the Board. In 1996, the County adopted a Parks Impact Fee to address the impact of growth and demand on the county parks system. The current Park's impact fees are based on an October 2016 technical memorandum prepared by Dr. James C. Nicholas and adopted by the Board on June 6, 2017. The County provides parks in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County. Development within the cities impacts the capital parks needs of the County. The County must collect parks impact fees within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County to provide county parks that adequately serve the needs of all county residents, including residents of the cities. Currently, the County has two (2) impact fee districts for parks impact fees. The County is seeking to increase these districts to four (4) impact fee districts to accommodate the growth patterns of both the population and municipal boundaries. These additional districts will further ensure that the impact fees collected are spent in the area most proximate to the new development. St. Lucie County engaged PFM Group Consulting, LLC to review and update its impact fees for Library, Parks and Recreation, Public Buildings, and Law Enforcement. Impact fees represent a vital revenue source assessed to fund the capital construction and expansion of parks and recreation -related land, facilities, and capital equipment required to support the additional demand generated by new residential growth and visitors of St. Lucie County. Central to the impact fee discussion is that existing taxpayers should not bear the costs of the impact of new development. A local government may not increase its current impact fee by more than 50% unless the local government demonstrates extraordinary circumstances exist necessitating an increase beyond the maximum Increase of 50%. Additionally, depending on the percent increase, a local government must phase in the Increase over two (2) to four (4) years in equal installments —St. Lucie County Impact Fee Study 2022 Update details the incremental phased Increase over four years. Except for one land use category (Other Residential) proposed to decrease upon adoption and 16 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM implementation. The following respective Parks Impact Fees Schedule proposed to be adopted: Single Family Increase Max. Allowable 50%: $853.50 Phased -In over four years. Yearly Increase: $213.40 The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended (9-0) for the Board to adopt the Parks Impact Fee rate less than the Maximum Allowable (50%) amount and tie it to a price index, such as Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Citizen Budget Committee (12-0) adopted a resolution supporting the Board in maximizing the impact fees to the extent allowable by law. The President Council of Hutchinson Island also forwarded a letter supporting the County's maximum Impact Fee allowable by law. If the Board were to adopt a Parks Impact Fee Schedule at a rate less than the Maximum Allowable amount, staff is recommending using more appropriate index latest reported figure: • Construction Cost Index: 23.36% increase since February 2017 • Municipal Cost Index: 22.28% increase since February 2017 • New Single Family -Houses Sold Price Index (South Region): 27.14% Staff noted that on January 11, 2022, the Board adopted a comprehensive 10-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan, estimated to cost $150 million. The financial impact cannot be calculated, and it is subject to the final impact fee schedule adopted by the Board. Staff recommended the Board approve the St. Lucie County Impact Fee Study 2022 update. The first reading of the Ordinance adopting the proposed Parks Impact Fees Schedule statutory increased limit of up to 50% phased in over four (4) years. Additionally, by approving the Impact Fee Study update, the Board will be adopting all data sources used as the most recent local data available as of the date of the report. The implementation is scheduled for October 1, 2022, for the fiscal years 2023-2026. Chair Mitchell opened the hearing for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the Board. • Richard Calabro With no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, to move the item to the second hearing reading on April 19, 2022 Board meeting or soon thereafter, and it passed (4) - (1). RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz NAYS: Cathy Townsend EXCUSED: None 17 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM 5. Approve the St. Lucie County Road Impact Fee Study Update Related to the Roads Impact Fees Ordinance and Adopt the Revised Proposed Road Impact Fees Schedule - ATTACHMENT ADDED John Titkanich, Innovation & Performance Division Director, presented this item to the Board. Road Impact Fees in St. Lucie County were first adopted in 1985 and implemented in 1986. The County has continued to update its Road Impact Fee Study periodically. The County must collect road impact fees to construct county roads that adequately serve the needs of all county residents, including residents of the cities. Development within the cities impacts the capital road needs of the County. All collector roads in the unincorporated areas of a county and extensions of such collector roads into and through any incorporated areas, all local roads in the unincorporated areas, and all urban minor arterial roads not in the State Highway System. The County is updating its Road Impact Fee Study in response to legislative changes enacted in 2019, 2020, and 2021 and considering the City of Port St. Lucie terminating the Road Impact Fee Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the County and City effective October 1, 2021. The City of Port St. Lucie recently repealed transportation concurrency and adopted a Mobility Plan and Mobility Fee. The former ILA provided the City of Port St. Lucie a credit for its City determined and imposed a Road Impact Fee of up to (50%) of the County's Road Impact Fee. St. Lucie County engaged Tindale Oliver/Benesch as its consultant to review and update its Road Impact Fee Study in 2021. They completed the update and provided a draft Road Impact Fee Study report in early December 2021. Additionally, the County retained independent planning and engineering firm, S&ME, to evaluate the County's methodology and calculations performed by Tindale Oliver/Benesch for use in the impact fee calculation. The analyzing and modeling travel, quantifying Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) attributable to roads within the County, Tindale Oliver/Benesch updated and calculated the full impact in terms of costs attributable to new development that impacts the County Road system. As part of the update, based on concerns expressed by the City of Port St. Lucie, the Board staff and consultants evaluated the County's Road Impact Fee Benefit Zones. Currently, the County has four (4) Road Impact fee benefit zones: the Mainland, North Island, Ft. Pierce Island, and South Island. After evaluating the mainland, to ensure statutory compliance, the Road Impact Fee Study proposes five (5) Road Impact fee benefit zones, three (3) on the mainland, and two (2) on the barrier island. The proposed Road Impact fee benefit zones will further ensure road impact fees collected are spent in the area most proximate to new development. Additionally, the County retained independent planning and engineering firm, S&ME, to evaluate the County's methodology and calculations performed by Tindale Oliver/Benesch for use in the impact fee calculation. With the exclusion of City roads and focusing on the County and regional road network, the calculated County Road Impact Fee for development in Port St. Lucie will decrease. S&ME matched the County's resulting Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) calculations and determined that the methodology and process are correct and valid and can be duplicated. Staff is recommending the Board approve St. Lucie County Road Impact Fee Study Update and adopt the Ordinance adopting the proposed Roads Impact Fee Schedule at the maximum allowable rate implemented at 75% or 25% discount. 18 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM Single Family Total (Max. Allowable Increase (with 25% Discount): $641.00 12.5 % Phased -In over four (4) years Yearly Increase: $160.25 The Tindale Oliver/Benesch Impact Fee Schedule includes a summary of calculated impact fee rates for unincorporated St. Lucie County and the cities of Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce based on the Vehicle Miles Traveled on the regional road system attributable to each jurisdiction as well as specific calculated Road Impact Fee Schedules for each jurisdiction. A local government may not increase its current impact fee by more than 50% unless the local government demonstrates extraordinary circumstances exist necessitating an increase beyond the maximum Increase of 50%. Additionally, depending on the percent increase, a local government must phase in the Increase over two (2) to four (4) years in equal installments. The road impact fee schedule included is based on the maximum allowable Increase under current state law. The Road Impact Fee rates were presented on February 22, 2022, and staff recommended the Road Impact Fee be implemented at 75% of the fully calculated road impact fee 25% discount. The Financial Analysis Annual Road Impact Fee Revenues and Expenses start with the Road Impact fee fund balance within the reserves of $46.8 million. These expenses DO NOT include the nearly $211 million projected in out -year costs. The implementation is scheduled for October 1, 2022, for the fiscal year 2023, based on Single -Family 2,400 square foot development scenario and the 3-year permitting trend. The analysis reflects a gradual reduction of permit activity. Also, it will assume that the amount of impact fee credits used will be in similar proportion to the currently occurring paid impact fees. The revenue for the fiscal year 2023-2026 is projected, and the fiscal year 2027-2031 remains are projected at a Maximum Allowable Increase (50%). 2027 will be the eligible year to implement a new road impact fee rate if the studies are completed in advance. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended (5-4) for the Board to adopt the Roads Impact Fee rate at 75% of the Maximum Allowable (50%) amount. The Citizen Budget Committee (12-0) adopted a resolution supporting the Board in maximizing the impact fees to the extent allowable by law. The President Council of Hutchinson Island also forwarded a letter supporting the Increase of the County's maximum Impact Fee allowable by law. Staff recommended the Board approve the St. Lucie County Road Impact Fee update and the first reading of the Ordinance adopting the proposed Road Impact fee rate at 75% of the maximum allowable amount by statute phased in over four years. Additionally, by approving the Impact Fee Study update, the Board will be adopting all data sources used as the most recent local data available as of the date of the report. Chair Mitchell opened the hearing for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the Board. • Richard Calabro • Mattie Williams (Treasure Coast Builders Association) With no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed the public hearing. 19 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, to move the item to the second hearing ,eading on April 19, 2U22 Board meeting or soon thereafter, and it passed (4) - (1). RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz NAYS: Cathy Townsend EXCUSED: None 6. Ordinance amending Chapter 24, Article I. (In General), of the St.Lucie County Code, Adopting Sections Related to General Definitions; General Legislative Findings; Impact Fee Studies; Applicability; and Alternative Impact Fee. John Titkanich, Innovation & Performance Division Director, presented this item to the Board. The proposed ordinance amendments of Chapter 24, Article I. (In General) of the St.Lucie County Code, adopt sections: • Section 24-2 is proposed to be created, providing General Definitions applicable to Chapter 24 (Impact Fees). • Section 24-3 is proposed to be created, declaring General Legislative Findings consistent with the Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes. • Section 24-4 is proposed to be created to adopt and incorporate by reference the Impact Fees Studies entitled "St. Lucie County Road Impact Fee Study," March 2022 by Tindale Oliver/Benesch and "St. Lucie County Impact Fee Study," 2022 Update by PFM, including the assumptions, conclusions, supporting data sources and findings. • Section 24-5 is proposed to be created to provide that Chapter 24 (Impact Fees) shall be applicable to new growth occurring in all unincorporated and incorporated areas of the County because the County provides the Capital Facilities supported by the Impact Fees to all residents, visitors and businesses in the County, including those within municipal limits and serving municipal residents and businesses. • Section 24-6 is proposed to be created and entitled Alternative Impact Fee. This section provides the process, standards, and requirements for an applicant to file an Alternative Impact Fee Study. This section would apply when an applicant believes that the impact on capital facilities caused by new construction is less than the impact established in an Impact Fee Study and the Impact Fees imposed. Staff recommended the Board approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 24, Article I. (In General), of the St.Lucie County Code, adopting sections related to General Definitions; General Legislative Findings; Impact Fee Studies; Applicability; and Alternative Impact Fee Chair Mitchell opened the hearing for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address 20 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM the Board, Chair Mitchell closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, to move the item to the second reading on Aprii ly, LULL tsoara meeting or soon tnerearter, ana it passes 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 8:07 PM - Recess taken 8:21 PM - Meeting reconvened B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1.603 Rezone - Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas for a Change in Zoning from the R.F. (Religious, Facilities) Zoning District to the C.G. (Commercial, General) Zoning District for a 1.26 +/- acre Property Located at 603 South 33rd Street, Fort Pierce - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL This public hearing was Quasi -Judicial, and the commissioners made the following disclosures regarding this item: Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson - Spoke with staff only. Commissioner Linda Bartz - Spoke with staff only. Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky - Spoke with staff only. Commissioner Cathy Townsend - Spoke with staff only. Chair Sean Mitchell - Spoke with staff only. Tahir Curry, Planning & Development Services Associate Planner, presented this item to the Board. The applicant/property owner, Jermaine Ellis of Jemsellis, Inc., requests an Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas. Notices of the hearing were placed on the petition site with a sign, displayed in the Local Newspaper on March 25, 2022, and mailed notices to property owners within 500 ft. of the subject site. The Planning Department received no response. On April 5, 2011, the Board approved Resolution No. 2011-003, granting an Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas from Commercial General to Religious Facilities for the Apostolic Assembly of Faith in Christ Jesus Inc. The future land use category is comparable to zoning districts that allow for a broad range of commercial uses. The subject property currently has a zoning designation of Religious Facility. The proposed Rezone Petition will conform to the minimum lot standards following Land Development Code Section 7.04.01 for the Commercial Zoning District. The surrounding properties to the north and south are Commercial General zoning designation. The west is Residential, Single -Family — 3 Zoning District, and the east is the City of Fort Pierce jurisdiction. 211 Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM This request allows for a broad range of commercial and professional office use eligibility within the Commercial General zoning district. The current zoning designation of Religious Facilities is limited to churches, synagogues, temples, and daycare and educational services associated with a religious facility. The site consists of a 3,000-plus square foot building, proposed for renovation and reuse for a future commercial business. On March 17, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to forward this petition to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval. This petition conforms to the Standards of Review outlined in St. Lucie County Land Development Code Section 11.06.03. It is consistent with the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies. Staff recommended the Board of County Commissioners approve this rezone petition. 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. '111ULIU11 wdJ 111dUC LU dpp[Uve'JLdll ICL.UIIIIIICIIUdL1U11J, d11U IL Pd�)JeU U11d111111UU�)1Y. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 10. REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Resolution No. 22-056 Amending and Restating Resolution No. 22-016 - 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. On February 15, 2022, the Board adopted Resolution No. 22-016, placing a ballot question on a proposed Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption on November 8, 2022, General Election Ballot. The Board approved placing the question on the ballot in 1992, 2002, and 2012. 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 for ten (10) years and would not apply to school, City, or voter -approved taxes. 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 new or expanding business's real property (land) would continue to be assessed and taxed. The proposed suggested ballot language change states that the ballot question in such a referendum shall be in substantially the following form: 22 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM "Shall the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County be authorized, for a period not to exceed ten years, to grant pursuant to Section 3, Article Vii of the State Constitution, property tax exemption incentives to new businesses and expansions of existing local businesses that are expected to create new, local, full-time jobs in the County?" Yes —For authority to grant exemptions. No —Against authority to grant exemptions Staff recommended that the Board adopt Resolution No. 22-056 and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution with the added language and for the Board to provide directions regarding the primary election in August. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations and move the item forward to the primary election Daiiot on August Zi, LULL, ana it passea 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. Resolution No. 2022 - 057 - Project Bullet (Cheney Bros., Inc.) Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney, presented this item to the Board. On June 1, 2021, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2021-148, granting economic development incentives to "Project Bullet" (Cheney Bros., Inc.). At the time of adoption of Resolution No. 2021-148, the proposed project included 427,000 square feet of new distribution space and the creation of 380 new jobs. Since adopting Resolution No. 2021-148, Cheney Bros. has revised the proposed project due to current market conditions. As revised, the proposed project will include approximately 365,000 square feet of new distribution space and the creation of 275 new jobs. Based on the revised project, the County staff prepared two (2) documents as follows: • Resolution No. 2022-057, amending and restating Resolution No. 2021-148 • Job Growth Incentive Grant between the County and Cheney Bros., Inc. Staff recommended that the Board approve Resolution No. 2022-057 and the Job Growth Incentive Grant with Cheney Bros., Inc. and authorize the Chair to sign both documents. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE 23 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 3. Possible Purchase of Property South of Fairgrounds for County Park Master Plan - ADD ON Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney, presented this item to the Board. The County adopted a Park Master Plan in January 2022. The County Park Master Plan suggests that the County explore an expansion of the County's fairground to accommodate related recreation uses. The county staff has been monitoring the area to determine if any properties are available. The owners have indicated a willingness to consider selling their parcels to the County. These parcels total 77.92 acres and are located south and west of the County fairground along Header Canal. The County has contracted with two appraisal firms - Callaway & Price and Boyle & Drake to appraise these parcels. Two parcels are proposed for public mortgage foreclosure sale on April 12, 2022, as part of a mortgage foreclosure action. Those parcels are listed as follows: • Parcel One - Parcel I.D. No. 3212-431-0001-000-1 78.18 acres • Parcel Two - Parcel I.D. No. 3213-111-0002-000-8 154.60 acres The two parcels that are the subject of the mortgage foreclosure sale are also the subject of a State investigation and a County code enforcement investigation that began in November 2021 due to an alleged unlawful land clearing debris operation performed on the parcels. Based on the investigation of the alleged unlawful land clearing debris operation, the operation may have caused environmental damage to the parcels subject to the mortgage foreclosure sale. If the County successfully acquires Parcels One and Two, staff recommends that the Board express its intent to mitigate and remediate any environmental damage. Staff recommended that the Board adopt Resolution No. 2022-071 and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. N 111ULIU11 wdJ IIIdUe LU dpf [Uve'JLdll ICL.UIIIIIICIIUdL1U11J, d11U IL Pd�)JeU U11d111111UU�)1Y. 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 24 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM B. PUBLIC UTILITIES 1. Proposed Lakewood Park Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) Potable Water/Fire Protection Improvements George Landry, Director of Public Utilities, presented this item to the Board. St. Lucie County has received many inquiries from Lakewood Park property owners. They asked whether the County could extend potable water and fire protection improvements to the Lakewood Park community (LWP) and provide a mechanism for homeowners to finance the cost of obtaining potable water service overtime. St. Lucie County received inquiries by Lakewood Park property owners asking whether the County could extend potable water and fire protection improvements to the Lakewood Park community (LWP). Also, to provide a mechanism for homeowners to finance the cost of obtaining potable water service over time. The County can do that By creating a Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU). It will require a majority of the homeowners in the Lakewood Park community to vote to create a Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Providing financing for homeowners through the imposition of multi -year special assessments, sometimes referred to as non -ad valorem assessments against the LWP properties. The opportunity to finance the cost of extending potable water service and accompanying fire protection infrastructure by paying a pro-rata share of the infrastructure construction cost overtime through a special assessment collected in annual installments on the homeowners' property tax bills mailed by the County Tax Collector each November. At the request of the Lakewood Park community homeowners, the County has obtained the maximum cost of the infrastructure for the proposed Municipal Services Benefit (MSBU) and has agreed to conduct a mail ballot to determine the level of support needed. The estimated project cost is $51,235,169.00. The ballot results should indicate that most who return ballots favor creating the Municipal Services Benefit (MSBU) Unit. In that case, the County will proceed with the following steps required by Section 40-100 of the County Code, including providing mailed notice to all affected homeowners indicating the time, date, and place of a public hearing by the Board. At the public hearing, the Board will consider the ballot results and provide an opportunity for property owners to comment before deciding whether to create the Municipal Services Benefit (MSBU) and impose assessments to fund the necessary infrastructure. Staff recommended that the Board allocate six million and 0/100 ($6,000,000.00) dollars to the Lakewood Park MSBU project in connection fees to be received if the MSBU is created and implemented. This proposed contribution would be in addition to the two million and 0/100 ($2,000,000.00) dollars in American Rescue Plan funds previously allocated by the Board to the MSBU project. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz 25 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:00 PM AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. St. Lucie County will be launching the Beach Basket Pilot Program on Saturday, April 9, at 9 AM. The Environmental Resources and Parks and Recreation Departments are partnering with Coastal Connections, Inc. to launch this exciting community -based stewardship initiative to help keep St. Lucie County beaches clean and safe for all to enjoy. Beach Basket Stations will be placed at Pepper Park, Blind Creek, and Dollman Beach and will consist of baskets, signage with instructions, a scale, and a Q.R. code for participants to passively pick up trash and record the weight & type of trash they cleaned up. B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 9 AM 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 a Regular meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 9 AM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. D. St. Lucie County will hold the 18th Annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 10 AM - 5 PM at the Oxbow Eco-Center located at 5400 NE St. James Drive, PSL. Don't miss Live Music, Interactive Exhibits, Food, Art, Kid's Activities, Eco-Challenge, and more. E. St. Lucie County will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the successful completion and partnering with FDOT for the widening of Midway Road between U.S. Highway 1 and South 25th Street that was completed earlier this year. This event is free to the public and will be held on April 26 at White City Park (1801 Midway Road) beginning at 9 AM. 12. MOTION TO ADJOURN With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 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. 26 1