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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05.03.202291rc LUCE L"C", P La©n BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting May 3, 2022 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 7:05 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 Katherine Barbieri, Asst. County Attorney JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisition Manager Patrick Dayan, Water Quality Division Manager George Landry, Solid Waste Division Director James Lappert, Public Works 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. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed public comment. BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:00 PM 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve all minute sets, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE IMOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz I ISECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson IAYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: I None I EXCUSED: None A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal Meeting of April 12, 2022. B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of April 19, 2022. 6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 22-076 - Proclaiming the month of May as "Haitian American Heritage 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 President of the Haitian American Organization Treasure Coast Cultural Festival, Carol King, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation with great honor. RESULT: APPROVE IMOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky I SECONDER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend I NAYS: None I 1 EXCUSED: None B. Resolution No. 22-049 - Proclaiming the Month of May as "Building Safety 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 Building Code Supervisor, Doug Harvey, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation. RESULT: APPROVE IMOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson I SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz IAYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None 2 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:00 PM I EXCUSED: None I C. Resolution No. 22-064 - Proclaiming May 2022 as "Mental Health Awareness 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 "New Horizon of the Treasure Coast" Board Director Kathryn Hensley and CEO William Wims, who thanked the Board and accepted the 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 D. Resolution No. 22-081- Proclaiming Saturday, May 14, 2022, as "National Letter Carriers Food Drive 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 "Mustard Seed Ministries" Executive uirector ureg,)mitn, wno tnanKea the tioara ana acceptea the proclamation witn great nonor. 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 E. Resolution No. 22-082 - Proclaiming May 1-7, 2022 as "Public Service Recognition Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida The deputy clerk did not read the proclamation into the record. Chair Sean Mitchell read the title only on the record for approval. No acceptors were present to accept the proclamation. A copy has been provided to Human Resources. A motion was made to adopt the resolution, 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 3 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:00 PM NAYS: None EXCUSED: None F. Resolution No. 22-077 - Proclaiming May 15-21, 2022 as "Law Enforcement Week" and further designating May 15, 2022, as "Peace Officers' Memorial Day" in St. Lucie County, Florida The deputy clerk did not read the proclamation into the record. Chair Sean Mitchell read the title into the record for approval only. No acceptors were present to accept the proclamation. It will be presented at a community event at a later date. A motion was made to adopt the resolution, 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 G. Resolution No. 22-078 - Proclaiming May 1-7, 2022 as "St. Lucie County Correctional Officers Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida The deputy clerk did not read the proclamation into the record. Chair Sean Mitchell read the title into the record for approval only. No acceptors were present to accept the proclamation. It will be presented at a -ommunity event at a later Gate. A motion was made to aciopt the resolution, ana It Dassea unanimous 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 7. PRESENTATIONS A. FAC Update On behalf of the "Florida Association of Counties," Executive Director Virginia 'Ginger' Delegal presented County Attorney Daniel McIntyre with "The Ralph A. Marsicano Award." One of the most coveted and respected awards to be presented by the City, County & Local Law Section (CCLGL). This special award is presented annually to an attorney who has made significant and outstanding contributions to developing local government law in Florida. 4 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:00 PM 8. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda, 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 A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 28 - 29 Adopted by Consent Vote B. ADMINISTRATION 1. Appointment to the Port of Fort Pierce Advisory Committee Staff recommended that the Board ratify Commissioner Hutchinson's appointment of Kenneth Roberts to the Port of Fort Pierce Advisory Committee. Adopted by Consent Vote C. AIR & SEA PORT 1. Gibbons Farm Lease - 4th Amendment Staff recommended Board approval of the Fourth Amendment to the lease agreement between St. Lucie County and Mr. James and Brenda Gibbons and for the Chairman and County Attorney to sign all required documents. Adopted by Consent Vote D. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Revocable License Agreement - 134 NE Estia Lane - River Park - Unit 5 - Jeanette Donnatien - Parcel ID 3419-540-0014-000-5 Ms. Donnatien is requesting a revocable license agreement to be allowed to install a 4' chain link fence along the north side of the property within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement and a 6' wood fence along the west side of the property, within the County's 6' 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 is causing flooding, drainage problems, or for other needs in the area, the fence will need to be removed or relocated at her expense. Engineering, Road & Bridge, and Water Quality have reviewed the license agreement and have no 5 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:00 PM objections. Staff recommended the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement, and direct Ms. Donnatien pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Revocable License Agreement - 5809 S. Indian River Drive - J. F. Wooten's Subdivision - Kevin Harris - Parcel ID 3401-701-0004-000-0 Mr. Harris is requesting a revocable license agreement to be allowed to install one (1) 1-inch PVC pipe and one (1) 2-inch electrical pipe under South Indian River Drive at a minimum depth of 36 inches. The pipes will span the entire width of South Indian River Drive right-of-way. These pipes will provide a means to extend electric and water service from his residence to his dock on the east side of South Indian River Drive. He understands if the County Engineer determines the pipes are causing flooding, drainage problems, or for other needs in the area, the pipes will need to be removed or relocated at his expense and that any washouts or damage on either side of the road caused by this installation will be his responsibility to repair. 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. Harris pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Revocable License Agreement - 5703 Shannon Drive - Lakewood Park - Unit 11 - Mark Kobbe - Parcel ID 1301-613-0364-000-8 Mr. Kobbe has requested a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence along the west side of the property, within the County's rear 10' Drainage/Utility Easement, and a 6' wood fence along the north and south sides of the property, extending into the County's rear 10' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 11 Page 32. He understands 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 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. Kobbe pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. A BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:00 PM Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Revocable License Agreement - 874 SE Tierra Court - River Park - Unit 7 - Grape Leaf Park LLC - Parcel ID 3419-550-0032-000-8 Grape Leaf Park LLC has requested a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence with (2) 8' wide gates along the sides of the property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement, and a 6' wood fence along the rear of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement per the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in Official Records Book 52 Page 603. 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 Grape Leaf Park LLC pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement - 2080 Pulitzer Road - Justin and Cheryl Allen - Parcel ID 2317-333-0000-000-2 Mr. and Mrs. Allen are requesting an "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement to keep their 5' barbed wire and wood post fence with one 16' gate and two 10' gates at their present location, along the south, west, and north property lines, in the 60' right-of-way of Pulitzer Road, as recorded in Official Records Book 4794, Page 2502. 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 "after the fact" revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement, and direct Mr. and Mrs. Allen pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 6. Revocable License Agreement - 7505 Fort Walton Avenue - Lakewood Park - Unit No. 6 - Elizabeth and John Lawrence - Parcel ID 1301-606-0194-000-3 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence are requesting a revocable license agreement to be allowed to install a 6' vinyl fence along the south side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement, and a 6' 7 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:00 PM vinyl fence along the east side of the property, extending into the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 11 Page 7. 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. Lawrence pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 7. Revocable License Agreement - 118 NE Entrada Avenue - River Park - Unit 3 - Danielle and Kenneth Callei - Parcel ID 3419-515-0026-000-4 Mr. and Mrs. Callei have requested a Revocable License Agreement to install a 4' chain link fence with gates along the sides and rear of the property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement per the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 226 Page 181. 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. Callei pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 8. Revocable License Agreement - Aqua Ra Drive Right -of -Way - River Watch Property Owners Association, Inc. (POA) - Parcel ID 4511-815-0001-000-0 River Watch Property Owners Association, Inc. has requested a Revocable License Agreement to be allowed to install and maintain a monument sign and landscaping in the medians of Aqua Ra Drive, a County -owned right-of-way. The POA understands all improvements in the medians shall conform with the sight distance requirements in the Florida Department of Transportation Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction, and Maintenance for Streets and Highways (commonly known as the Florida Greenbook). Engineering, Road & Bridge, and Water Quality have reviewed the license agreement and have no objections. 8 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:00 PM Staff recommended the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement, and direct the River Watch Property Owners Association, Inc. pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 9. Charles Dana Gibson 2013 Trust — Acceptance of the Trust by the Environmental Resources Department and the Receipt, Release, and Indemnification Agreement Staff recommended that the Board accept the distribution in the amount of $229,175.88 as of March 24, 2022, and authorize the Chair to sign necessary documents including but not limited to the Receipt, Release and Indemnification Agreement. 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 3420-735-0022-000-6 Staff recommended 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. Adopted by Consent Vote E. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Approval of the Closing Documents for the Sale of 102 Blue Sky Circle, Fort Pierce, FL 34947 (Parcel ID 2419-211-0004-000-8) to Blue McNeil Two, LLC for the Development of Blue Sky Landing Staff recommended board approval of the documents required to close, subject to legal form and correctness by the County Attorney, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 1. Walton Scrub Preserve Florida Inland Navigation District Grant Resolution for Assistance Staff recommended Board approval of the attached resolution for assistance with the Florida Inland 01 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:00 PM Navigation District for 50% of the Walton Scrub observation tower construction project in the amount of $500,000.00 and for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. This document is required as part of a grant application. If the grant is awarded, a separate item for grant acceptance and a grant contract will be brought before the Board for consideration. Adopted by Consent Vote G. FACILITIES 1. Award of Bid No. 22-036 - St. Lucie County Parking Garage Renovations Staff recommended Board approval to award Bid No. 22-036, St. Lucie County Parking Garage Renovations, to Concrete Protection & Restoration, LLC in the amount of $393,750.20 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Contract - St. Lucie County Fairgrounds AC Replacement Staff recommended Board approval to proceed with the direct purchase of the package unit via US Communities proposal number H6-64402-1530-1 in the amount of $56,287.00 and approve replacement work by Trane via US Communities proposal number 40-125310-21-006 at a cost of $60,116.00, and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote H. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Red Tail DG submitted a Plat application corresponding to an approved Minor Site Plan on behalf of the applicant/property owners, Daniel J. and Gessica Toth, to subdivide a 37.18-acre property into four (4) parcels to be known as Muller Road 4 Plat. The property is located south of Muller Road, approximately one -quarter mile east of Eleven Mile Road. Staff recommended the Board approve the Muller Road 4 Plat. Adopted by Consent Vote I. PUBLIC UTILITIES 1. Award Bid No. 22-041- Vero Beach Potable Water System Interconnect Project Staff recommended Board approval and award of Bid No. 22-041 to Hinterland Group, Inc. of Stuart, Florida, in the amount of $320,850.00, and authorization for the Chair to sign any associated documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Request Approval to Piggyback Palm Beach County Vendor Contract with Synagro South, LLC 101Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:00 PM Staff recommended the Board approve the piggyback on Palm Beach County's contract with Synagro South LLC (Synagro-WWT Inc), and permission to contract with the vendor, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Exchange Agreement between Willow Lakes, LLC, and St. Lucie County - 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 and applicant. Commissioner Linda Bartz - Spoke with staff and applicant. Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky - Spoke with staff and applicant. Commissioner Cathy Townsend - Spoke with staff and applicant. Chair Sean Mitchell - Spoke with staff and applicant. JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisition Manager, presented this item to the Board. The County has received a proposed Exchange Agreement from Willow Lakes, LLC representative Lee Dobbins, Esq. Willow Lakes, LLC proposed to exchange approximately 2.09 acres of right-of-way along Midway Road owned by Willow Lakes, LLC for approximately 3.31 acres of Gordy Road right-of-way owned by St. Lucie County. Section 125.37, Florida Statutes, states the County must hold a public hearing and adopt a Resolution authorizing the exchange of County property. The Board authorized staff to readvertise the Notice of Public Hearing on May 3, 2022, at 6:00 PM. County staff received an email from the representative, Lee Dobbins, Esq., on behalf of his client, Willow Lakes, LLC, requesting a continuance of the Public Hearing to July 5, 2022, at 6:00 PM, or soon after that as the item may be heard. Staff recommended that the Board accept the request from Mr. Dobbins on behalf of Willow Lakes, LLC. to continue the Public Hearing to July 5, 2022, at 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard. 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 the staff recommendation to continue the item to the July 5, 2022, Regular Meeting Agenda, and it passed unanimously. 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 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:00 PM NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 10. REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Harmony Heights Stormwater Improvements - Marjan, Inc. Parcel ID 1431-801-0194-000-2 JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisition Manager, presented this item to the Board. The County is planning to improve the untreated stormwater runoff from the Harmony Heights neighborhood. The untreated stormwater contains nitrogen and phosphorous, suspended solids, fertilizers, pesticides, and oils. These pollutants flow into the downstream waters and the critically impaired Indian River Lagoon. St. Lucie County reached out to willing sellers with vacant parcels used as stormwater ponds. Marjan, Inc. responded as a willing seller. The County presented a Contract for Sale and Purchase to Marjan, Inc. for $16,000.00, which is 100% of the parcel's appraised value according to Callaway & Price, Inc., the County's independent appraiser. The County has suspended further acquisition in the Harmony Heights subdivision pending a preliminary design of the stormwater project. The County staff received the executed contract from Marjan, Inc. shortly after staff decided to proceed with a preliminary design. The Planning and Development Services Department has determined this parcel to be unbuildable due to its lack of minimum lot size and width for the RS-4 zoning district. Staff recommended the Board determine if they would like to accept the contract for sale and purchase from Marjan, Inc. Upon discussion by the Board, a motion was made to deny the staff recommendation and table the item until July 12, 2022, Informal Board Meeting. Upon roll call, it passed (4)-(1). RESULT: DENY MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: Chris Dzadovsky EXCUSED: None 2. Reimbursement Resolution No. 22-080 Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney, presented this item to the Board. The County staff is working with the County's Financial Advisor to develop a financing plan for specific capital improvements to the County's utility system. In advance of the financing plan, the County's bond counsel prepared a resolution to reimburse the County for various costs and expenditures made in advance of tax-exempt 12 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:00 PM debt. Staff recommended that the Board approve the resolution and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. 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 B. PUBLIC UTILITIES FDEP Grant Award Documentation for the North Hutchinson Island Septic -to -Sewer project through Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN George Landry, Director of Public Utilities, presented this item to the Board. St. Lucie County Public Utilities began reviewing replacing legacy septic systems for over 500 properties on North Hutchinson Island (NHI). Including 340 waterfront properties located less than 100 feet from the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and converting the properties to municipal wastewater collection service. The Board accepted a $990,000 legislative appropriation granted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the first phase of this project, funding the design of a wastewater collection system on North Hutchinson Island (NHI). To convert 532 single-family homes from legacy septic systems to municipal wastewater in May 2020. The Board also accepted additional grant funding in May 2021 for $565,013 from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), awarded to fund the construction of sewer collection lines and a lift station to serve 31 homes Jackson Way on North Hutchinson Island. In addition to the $1 million contributions by the Board from the American Rescue Plan funding. This grant will cover services for professional engineering to value the existing preliminary design, complete the final design, permit the final design, prepare bid documents, obtain required permits, provide bidding assistance, and assist in selecting the construction contractor. The proposed State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) award of $5,750,000 will require a 50-50 match by St. Lucie County, the remainder of the project funding is still to be determined. The State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund awards are part of the American Rescue Plan, initiated by the U.S. Treasury and provided to State and Local Governments. The awarding agency in our case is the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The total project is estimated to be between $14 million and $17 million. After the grants and the monies allocated from the American Rescue plan is applied, the remaining balance of the project can be funded by creating a Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU). If the MSBU is created, non -ad valorem special assessments would be levied against the 532 131Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:00 PM residences, which would derive a unique benefit. Ballot packets containing all the project information and costs will be generated and mailed to all affected property owners. If the majority of the residents are in favor, the Board will decide whether or not to initiate an MSBU. Staff recommended the Board agree to move forward with this grant award and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary grant award paperwork, as reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. y motion was mace to approve stair recommencations, anc it passec unanimous RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 9 AM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 9 AM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. C. The St. Lucie County Department of Health will hold a ribbon -cutting on Wednesday, May 18 at 10 AM at the Department of Health Building located at 1701 S. 23rd Street, Fort Pierce, FL. D. The Board of County Commissioners will be hosting an unveiling ceremony to name the Lincoln Park Pool the Arthur Lee Boatwright pool on Wednesday, May 25, beginning at 10 AM at the Ilous Ellis Park located at 1200 Avenue M, Fort Pierce, FL. 12. MOTION TO ADJOURN With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 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. 14 1