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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
September 20, 2022 Convened: 9:00 AM
Adjourned: 11:38 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Chair Sean Mitchell, District No. 2.
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
Kristopher McCrain, Planning & Development Services Associate Planner
Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Planning Manager
Nicole Fogarty, Legislative Affairs Division Director
Barbara Guettler, MSBU Coordinator
JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisition Manager
Sharon L'Herrou, President/CEO of 211
Thomas Epsky, HR & Risk Management Director
Katherine Barbieri, Asst. County Attorney
Daniel Zrallack, County Engineer
Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Assistant Director
Jodi Kugler, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner
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.
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5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
H motion was maae to approve aii minute sets, 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
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of August 16, 2022.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of September 6, 2022.
C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Tentative Budget Hearing of September 8, 2022.
D. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Special Regular Meeting of September 13, 2022.
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 2022-143 - Proclaiming September 2022 as "Hunger Action 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 "Treasure Coast Food Bank" Director
of Community Relations Gary Porter and Hunger Action Month Committee Member Debra Neufeld, who
thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
B. Resolution No. 22-151- Recognizing the Efforts of the Port St. Lucie Business Women and Proclaiming
September 22, 2022, as "American Business Women's Day"
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 Port St. Lucie Women's President
Jessica Parrish, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation.
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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
C. Resolution No. 22-149 - Proclaiming the 4th Thursday in September as "Treasure Coast Day of Prayer" 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 Chris Fogel and Chaplain David
i nompson or ine rort Tierce roiice uepartment, wno tnanKea the tsoara ana acceptea the proclamation.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
AYES:
Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
D. Resolution No. 22-155 - Proclaiming September 15 through October 15, 2022, as "National Hispanic 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 " Hispanics Action, Inc.,
President Nelson Merchan-Cely, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. Firefighter Challenge Update
Ryan Strickland, Vice president of Play Treasure Coast Sports Tourism, Melissa Shelton, Chief Engagement
Officer, First Responders Institute, and Matt Coney, Co -Captain of the St. Lucie County Fire Districts
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Firefighter Challenge Team, presented this item to the Board. The team presented information to promote
the First Responder Institute's Firefighter Challenge U.S. National Championship powered by Indian River
State College. The event takes place in downtown Fort Pierce from September 22, 2022, through September
24, 2022. The event will be free and open to the public, and a full event schedule can be found at
https://www.playtreasurecoastflorida.com.
B. Brightline Update -
Ali Soule, VP of Community Relations, Brightline, presented the Board with the summary update of Phase II
construction, including Midway Road and Savannah Road in St. Lucie County.
• The Crew qualifying runs are underway (started in January 2022)
• All crossing work completed (minor punch list items to be completed)
• All crossings were upgraded to meet standards set by FRA & FDOT
• Positive Train Control installation ongoing
• Replacement or rehabilitation of bridges over navigable waterways
• Moore's Creek and Taylor Creek bridges are complete
• The Ave. C bridge will be complete within the next month
Brightline will begin the first testing phase at 110 mph through St. Lucie and Martin Counties starting in early
October and is expected to last 30 days. There will be signal testing and tracking commissioning with the 4-
mile corridor with six grade crossings in Martin & St. Lucie counties, including Walton Road, Riverview Drive,
County Line Road, and Martin County — Skyline Dr., Pitchford Landing, Jensen Beach Blvd. Safety outreach
plans are underway with the launch of a text message alert system; text RR8" to 888-304-0037. Ms. Soule
advised the FDOT was awarded a $25 million federal raised grant to enhance safety between Miami -Dade
and Brevard counties. Brightline and FDOT are partners and will each contribute $10 million to safety
mitigations to reduce the two primary types of accidents: vehicle collisions and trespasser strikes. St. Lucie
County improvements will also include 19 Crossings that will get delineators, RPMs, edge striping and
1.29 miles of fencing. The timeline to finalize the grant scope with FRA & FDOT is early 2023, and the work
will also begin.
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 5 Cathy Townsend
AYES:
Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 48 - 49
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Adopted by Consent Vote
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. Roundtable of St. Lucie County, Inc. - Grant Agreement in the Amount of $160,000.00 for Fiscal Year
2023
Staff recommended Board approval of the grant agreement with Roundtable of St. Lucie County and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. New Horizons of the Treasure Coast - Grant Agreement in the Amount of $762,740.00 to Provide
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Residents of St. Lucie County
Staff recommended the Board approve the New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Grant Agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. St. Lucie County Health Access Network, Inc. (HANDS Clinic) - Grant Agreement in the amount of
$300,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2023
Staff recommended the Board approve the St. Lucie County Health Access Network, Inc. (HANDS Clinic)
grant agreement and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Grant to the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County in the Amount of $250,000.00 and an
Additional Matching Grant of $50,000.00
Staff recommended the Board approve the EDC grant contract and authorize the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
5. St. Lucie Cultural Alliance - Contract Agreement in the Amount of $150,000.00 to continue Building a
Sustainable Local Arts Agency for St. Lucie County
Staff recommended the Board approve the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance contract and authorize the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
6. Request Bid Waiver to Make Emergency Purchase of New Equipment That Poses a Network Security
Risk
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Staff recommended the Board approve waiving the formal Invitation to Bid process and direct staff to
secure three competitive quotes for new equipment and select the most suitable vendor.
Adopted by Consent Vote
7. Appointment to the Contractors Examining Board - Roger Priest
Staff recommended that the Board motion and approve the At -Large appointment of Roger Priest to
the Contractor Licensing Board.
Adopted by Consent Vote
8. Appointment to the Contractors Examining Board - Gary Morris
Staff recommended that the Board ratify Commissioner Bartz's appointment of Gary Morris to the
Contractor Licensing Board.
Adopted by Consent Vote
C. AIR & SEA PORT
1. Board Acceptance - Public Transportation Grant Agreement FDOT for the Airfield and Terminal
Generator (Construction Phase) Project
This Public Transportation Grant Agreement is for the construction phase of the Airfield Generator and
Terminal Generator project at the Treasure Coast International Airport. Under this grant, the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be providing funding in the amount of $800,000.00, with a
$200,000.00 local match provided by St. Lucie County. The project will allow for the procurement and
installation of a new airfield generator for the airfield lighting and signs, as well as a terminal generator.
Staff recommended Board acceptance of the grant and authorization for the Chair to sign the Public
Transportation Grant Agreement and its grant resolution as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Board Acceptance - Public Transportation Grant Agreement FDOT for the Taxiway Bravo & Charlie
Realignment Project (Design)
This Public Transportation Grant Agreement is for the design phase of the Taxiway Bravo & Charlie
Realignment Project at the Treasure Coast International Airport. Under this grant, the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be providing $160,000.00 in funding, requiring a local match
of $40,000.00 provided by St. Lucie County. This project will start the design phase of the project to
address nonstandard pavement geometry located on the airfield, improving overall safety for airport
users by reducing pilot error and confusion.
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Staff recommended Board acceptance of the grant and authorization for the Chair to sign the Public
Transportation Grant Agreement and its grant resolution as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Board Acceptance - Public Transportation Grant Agreement (FDOT) for Southside Roadway Extension
(construction) Project
This Public Transportation Grant Agreement is for the construction phase of the Southside Road
Extension, at the Treasure Coast International Airport. Under this grant, the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) will be providing funding in the amount of $760,000.00, with a $190,000.00 local
match provided by St. Lucie County. The project will allow the construction phase for the Southside
roadway project to be completed at the airport. This extension will connect Curtis King Blvd with
Tailwind Drive.
Staff recommended Board acceptance of the grant and authorization for the Chair to sign the Public
Transportation grant agreement and its grant resolution as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Board Approval - Work Authorization Amendment #4 of C18-04-517, Pavement Strength Evaluation for
Runway 14-32 at Treasure Coast International Airport
This Work Authorization Amendment will allow AECOM to perform and prepare a pavement evaluation
summary report for Runway 14-32, allowing the FAA's Official Record to be revised with the new
Aircraft Classification Rating - Pavement Classification Rating (ACR-PCR). This evaluation is helpful in
determining what aircraft should or should not be able to safely use the runway. The additional cost
associated with this amendment is $11,300.00.
Staff recommended Board approval of this amendment, in the amount of $11,300.00 for Runway 14/32
Rehab Project, and permission to execute documents as approved by the County Attorney. This will
allow AECOM to complete the required pavement strength evaluation and the FAA Official Record to be
updated with the correct pavement strength figures, under Contract C18-04-517.
Adopted by Consent Vote
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Jail Diversion Contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast for FY 22-23
Staff recommended the Board deem New Horizons as the provider in accordance with Florida Statutes
287.057(3)(e)(6) and enter into a contract with New Horizons for the wrap -around services that are
needed for jail diversion clients to begin October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, approval of the
contract as drafted by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
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2. Mental Health Court Manager Contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast for Mental Health
Court FY22-23
Staff recommended approval of the contract as drafted by the County Attorney. Staff recommends that
the Board deem New Horizons as the provider in accordance with F.S. 287.057(3)(e)(6), and enter into a
contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc. for staffing the Mental Health Court Manager
position(s) that work in the Mental Health Court, and authorize the Chair to sign the contract. The
contract will continue services for the next fiscal year (October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023).
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Eighth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Okeechobee County for Pretrial Services
Staff recommended approval of the contract as drafted by the County Attorney with authorization to
adjust the contract amount to reflect the amount finally agreed upon with Okeechobee County.
Staff recommends that the Board approve the eighth amendment to the interlocal agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Amended Interlocal Agreement with Indian River County for Pretrial Services - ATTACHMENT AMENDED
Staff recommended approval of the contract as drafted by the County Attorney with authorization to
adjust the contract amount to reflect the amount finally agreed upon with Indian River County.
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed interlocal agreement as drafted by the County
Attorney and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.
Adopted by Consent Vote
5. Interagency Agreement with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice for the Operation of the Juvenile
Assessment Center for FY 2022-2023
Staff recommended that the Board approve the Interagency Agreement with the Department of
Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for the operation of the Juvenile Assessment Center for FY22/23. Since DJJ is a
Department of State Government, this agreement can be approved without a Request for Proposal
(RFP).
Adopted by Consent Vote
Revocable License Agreement - 2408 Blossom Ct - Orange Blossom Estates - Second Addition - Second
Plat - Scott W. Heffner, Sr., and Georgia L. Heffner - Parcel ID 2421-609-0006-000-0
Mr. and Mrs. Heffner are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to keep their existing underground
pool on the north side of the property within the County's 15' Maintenance Easement. The Owners have
also requested a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' tall wood fence along the north side of the
property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement and a 6' tall wood fence with gates along the
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east and west sides of the property, extending into the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement and 15'
Maintenance Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 14. 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.
This Revocable License Agreement, once approved and recorded, will replace a Revocable License
Agreement previously recorded for this property in Official Records Book 928, Page 1664.
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. Heffner pay to record the agreement in the public records of St.
Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
7. Revocable License Agreement - 413 S Naranja Ave - River Park - Unit 4 - George Cavros and Sonia
Ridgeway - Parcel ID 3419-530-0112-000-1
Mr. Cavros and Ms. Ridgeway are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' chain link
fence that transitions into a 6' wood fence with gates along the southwest and northeast sides of the
property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement and a 6' chain -link fence along the northwest
side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants recorded in OR Book 64, Page 235. 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. Cavros and Ms. Ridgeway pay to record the agreement in the public records
of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
8. Resolution - Accepting a Conservation Easement, Preserve Area Monitoring and Management Plan, and
Sea Turtle Protection Plan from Pelican Reef at Hutchinson LLC
On April 4, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2017-59 granting
approval for a Minor Site Plan known as Pelican Reef. As a condition of approval, the applicant was
required to dedicate a Conservation Easement over the onsite preserves, along with an approved
Preserve Area Monitoring and Management Plan (PAMMP) and Sea Turtle Protection Plan (STPP) to St.
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Lucie County.
Attached for your review and acceptance is the Conservation Easement, the Preserve Area Monitoring
and Management Plan, and the Sea Turtle Protection Plan, which have been reviewed and approved by
the Environmental Resources Department.
Staff recommended the Board accept the Conservation Easement, Preserve Area Monitoring and
Management Plan, and Sea Turtle Protection Plan from Pelican Reef at Hutchinson LLC, authorize the
Chair to sign the resolution, and direct staff to record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie
County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
9. Revocable License Agreement - 613 Beach Ave - River Park - Unit 2 - Thomas and Andra Webb - Parcel ID
3419-510-0130-000-1
Mr. and Mrs. Webb are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' PVC fence with gate
along the north and west sides of the property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement per the
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in Deed Book 224, Page 453. They understand 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 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. Webb pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie
County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
10. Teamsters Local Union No. 769 - First Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (C21-09-
689) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed first amendment to the 2021 Collective
Bargaining Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the first amendment. Staff also recommends
the Board approve the MOU and authorize the Chair to sign the MOU.
Adopted by Consent Vote
11. County Property located at 2700 Industrial Avenue 3 - Fourth Addendum to Contract for Sale and
Purchase - STB Runways End, LLC - Parcel ID 1429-501-0114-000-0 - ADD ON
Staff recommended the Board approve the fourth addendum to the contract, authorize the Chair to
sign the addendum, direct staff to proceed with the closing, and record the deed in the public records
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of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
E. FACILITIES
1. Capital Equipment Purchase - St. Lucie County Havert L. Fenn Center Chiller Replacement
Staff recommended Board approval to proceed with the direct purchase of two (2) 200-ton Air -Cooled
RTAC200 HE Chillers via US Communities proposal number H6-60203-3771-3 in the amount of
$406,387.00 and permission to execute documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
F. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Proposed Health Insurance Rates for FY2023
Staff recommended the Board approve the FY2023 Health Insurance Rates, subject to any collective
bargaining with the Union.
Adopted by Consent Vote
G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Dori Slosberg Mini -Grant Awards
Staff recommended Board approval of the award of $129,660.00 to six public high schools for the Dori
Slosberg Driver Education Grant and permission to execute the documents as drafted by the County
Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. FY 22 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue
Staff recommended approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget by
$1,760,748.00.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Fixed Asset Inventory - Property Record Removal
Staff recommended Board authorization to remove fixed assets as reflected on the attached property
inventory lists from the capital asset inventories of St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners and
St. Lucie County Tax Collector.
Adopted by Consent Vote
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4. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 22-058, Professional Consulting Services — Emergency Management
Consultants
Staff recommended Board approval of the short-listed firms for RFQ No. 22-058 and permission to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with successful short-listed firms;
• If negotiations are successful, award contracts to the successful short-listed firms and
authorization for the Chairman to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
5. Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 22-072, State Lobbyist Services
Staff recommended approval of the short-listed firms for State Lobbyist Services and permission to:
• Conduct contract negotiations with the highest ranked short-listed firms.
• If negotiations are successful, award contracts to the successful short-listed firms and
authorization for the Chairman to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
H. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Triangle Farms Final Plat - The applicant, Buterfly Enterprises, LLC, is seeking a Final Plat approval for a
nine (9) lot subdivision to be known as Triangle Farms.
Staff recommended the Board grant approval for the Triangle Farms Final Plat.
Adopted by Consent Vote
I. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Motorola Solutions, Inc. First Amendment to Contract C22-06-478
Staff recommended Board approval of Motorola Solutions, Inc. First Amendment to Contract C22-06-
478, for Call Handling Equipment And Related Services, and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
J. PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Board Approval of Contract with Daupler, Inc.
Staff recommended Daupler's contract be approved by the Board and permission to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney's office.
Adopted by Consent Vote
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K. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Approval of the 4th Amendment to Work Authorization No. 8 for Captec Engineering, Inc. for the Bell
Avenue Sidewalk from S 25th Street to Sunrise Boulevard Project
Staff recommended Board approval of the 4th Amendment to Work Authorization No. 8 in the
amount of $10,000.00 to Captec Engineering, Inc. for the Bell Avenue Sidewalk from S 25th Street to
Sunrise Boulevard project and authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County
Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Savannah Street at Sunset Blvd Emergency Culvert Repair - Acceptance of Project
Staff recommended Board acceptance of the Sunset Blvd Emergency Culvert Replacement project and
authorization by the Chair for final approval by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Proposal for Amendment No. 4 to Contract C17-08-532 to Increase the Cost of the Project by
$25,000.00 for Expert Witness Fees to Kimley-Horn and Associates, as a result of Ongoing Litigation
Regarding the Lennard Road/Tilton Road Corridor Drainage
Staff recommended the Board approve request to increase the project an additional $25,000.00 and
approve amendment number four to contract number C17-08-532 increasing the amount by $25,000.00
for expert witness fees of Kimley Horn and Associates, and also allow the Chair to sign the documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Special Assessment Notice of Intent - MSBU Permission to Advertise Public Hearings
Staff recommended Board's permission to advertise a public hearing to consider use of the uniform
method of collecting special assessments to be held at the Board's regular day meeting on October 18,
2022.
Adopted by Consent Vote
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. SLC Jail Warehouse Conditional Use Adjustment - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
A Major Adjustment to the existing St. Lucie County Correctional Center Conditional Use to provide for a
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second -story addition to the previously approved evidence warehouse building.
Item presented in conjunction with 10.13.1.
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.
Kristopher McCrain, Planning & Development Services Associate Planner, presented this item to the Board.
Under public notice requirements outlined in Section 11.00.03 of the St. Lucie County Land Development
Code, public notice for the Conditional Use Adjustment was advertised in the St. Lucie County News Tribune
on September 7, 2022. Notices were mailed to 40 surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the subject
parcel, and one objection letter was received. The 68.974-acre subject parcel is located on the west side of
Rock Road at 900 Rock Road in Fort Pierce. Vehicular access is provided via Rock Road, which is accessible
from Orange Avenue to the south and Calbourn Road to the north. The subject property has split zoning
designations, which include the Institutional and Utilities Zoning District, and situated to the north and east
are zoned Heavy Industrial and Commercial General.
The applicant is seeking a Major Adjustment to the Conditional Use and a Major Site Plan Adjustment for the
St. Lucie County Correction Facility to allow for the construction of a second story within the previously
approved 27,094 square foot warehouse facility, for a total area of 40,557 square feet. The warehouse is
intended for evidence and records storage for the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office and will be closed to the
outside public. The proposed Sheriff's Warehouse will be constructed north of the existing County Information
Technologies Center adjacent to Rock Road. The warehouse will operate with a Sheriff's Deputy on site
between the hours of 7 AM to 5 PM. however, the site will be assessable by the Sheriff's Department 24 hours
a day and equipped with an access control gate to provide security from the outside public. The sheriff's
warehouse will connect to the existing water and wastewater services through the Fort Pierce Utilities
Authority. Electrical services will be provided by Florida Power & Light.
On October 6, 2020, the Board granted a Major Adjustment to the existing St. Lucie County Correctional
Center Conditional Use and Major Site Plan. The Major Adjustment to the Conditional Use and Major Site Plan
conforms to the Standards of Review outlined in St. Lucie County Land Development Code Sections 11.02.07 &
11.07.03 and are consistent with the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies. Staff
recommended the Board approve Resolution 2022-164, granting the Conditional Use Adjustment. The
conditions of approval:
• Prior to any ground disturbance or impacts to any vegetation, a vegetation removal permit or
exemption shall be issued by the Environmental Resources Department per LDC 6.00.03.
• Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all Category I listed invasive plant species shall be
eradicated from the site.
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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.
y motion was mace to approve start recommencations, anc it Dassec unanimous
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
AYES:
Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
2. PGA Village Golf Clubhouse Improvements PNRD/PUD Site Plan Adjustment - 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.
Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Planning Manager, presented this item to the Board. The
applicant, PGA Reserve Inc., is seeking a Major Adjustment to the Planned Development Final Site Plan(s) to add
a 2,976 sq. ft. golf training building, a 2,400 sq. ft. scoring pavilion, and improve an ancillary parking lot to serve
the PGA Golf Clubhouse Complex. The three (3) areas of proposed improvements have been previously
impacted by development associated with PGA Reserve's golf course. According to aerials, the proposed
parking lot expansion to the east is currently a grass pad adjacent to the existing park, which was scraped in
2018. The proposed golf training building to the north lies within part of the driving range where only grass
exists. The proposed tournament pavilion to the west lies within an area previously impacted by development.
The subject property is located inside the Urban Service Boundary with access to vital public services. The
proposed development and its uses are not expected to create significant additional demands on any public
facilities in this area, with water and wastewater provided by the Reserve Community Utility District.
Under the public notice requirements, staff transmitted one -hundred and sixty-four (164) letters to owners of
property located within 500 feet of the proposed petition site and posted a sign on the premises detailing the
proposed Adjustment. Staff recommended the Board approve the Major Adjustment to the PGA Village Golf
Clubhouse Planned Development Site Plan based upon general consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and
Land Development Code, with the following conditions:
• A Site Development Permit is required for the site work improvements.
• Within sixty (60) days of issuance of a Vegetation Removal Permit or Exemption, all Category I listed
invasive plant species shall be eradicated from the site under Land Development Code Section 7.09.05.
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Chair Mitchell opened the hearing for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the Board.
• Alejandro Toro, Planner
With no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed the public Hearing.
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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
3. Second of two (2) Public Hearings for a County Initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment
Eliminating Provisions for Class A Mobile Homes - ADOPTION HEARING
Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Assistant Director, presented this item to the Board.
Under the public notice requirements of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, an advertisement
for the public hearing was placed in the St. Lucie Tribune on Thursday, September 8, 2022. This
amendment aims to eliminate the Class A Mobile Home Permit process, eliminate the references to Class
A Mobile Homes throughout the Code, and ensure consistent review procedures in the Land Development
Code for single-family detached dwelling units and mobile homes. The County's Land Development Code
must stay consistent with Florida Statute provisions stipulated as:
• That local requirements and regulations for manufactured homes be reasonable, uniformly
applied, and enforced without distinctions as to whether such housing is manufactured, located in
a mobile home park or a mobile home subdivision. or built conventionally. as is reauired by
Sections 320.8285(6), and 553.38, Florida Statutes.
• The code reflects the recent change to Section 163.3202, Florida Statutes, which prohibits the
armlication of land develoament regulations relating to building design elements on single-familv
or two-family dwellings, including the exterior building color, the type or style of exterior cladding
material, the style or material of roof structures or porches, the exterior nonstructural
architectural ornamentation, the location or architectural styling of windows or doors, the location
or orientation of the garage, the number and type of rooms, and the interior layout of rooms.
The new statute became effective on July 1, 2021, limits the County's ability to regulate the roof pitch,
roofing materials, and exterior finish of a single-family dwelling unit, except for in limited circumstances,
such as for designated historic structures or within the Community Redevelopment Area or for a dwelling
located in a Planned Unit Development. With the statutory change, if a local government can no longer
regulate building design elements of a single-family dwelling unit, then arguably, the local government can
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no longer regulate those same building design elements of a mobile home, mainly when using those
elements to define a mobile home as a single-family detached dwelling. To continue to do so would
amount to a statutorily prohibited disparate treatment of mobile homes based solely on the home type
manufactured vs. conventionally built homes.
The amendment explicitly deletes the term 'Class A Mobile Home' and incorporates the terms' mobile
home' and 'manufactured home' into the definition of the detached single-family dwelling. The Florida
Attorney General has issued several opinions stating that land use and zoning requirements must not
discriminate against manufactured housing. Local governments cannot exclude manufactured housing
from a zoning classification that allows conventionally constructed housing. These opinions further state
that local requirements and regulations relating to the erection and use of residential buildings or
structures must be uniformly applied and enforced so as not to discriminate against or exclude factory -
built housing from the local community and must be without distinction as to whether residential housing
is factory -built or built in a conventional manner.
The proposed ordinance's amendments will provide consistency with Florida Statutes and establish the
exact requirements for conventionally built homes and manufactured/mobile homes, as is required by
Sections 320.8285(6), 553.38, and 163.3202, Florida Statutes. Staff finds the petition to meet the
standards of review as outlined in Section 11.06.03 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code and is
not in conflict with the goals, objectives, and policies of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. Staff
recommended the Board approve the proposed text amendment to the land development code, as
presented in proposed Ordinance 2022-27.
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 mace to approve starr recommencations, anc it passes 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
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
B. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Culvert 2022-04 Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Assessment Resolution
Barbara Guettler, MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. In February 2021, the Board
established a voluntary program allowing eligible property owners to apply for and receive funding to
improve or repair culverts and repay this funding through the imposition of a non -ad valorem special
assessment against the improved property collected in annual installments on the tax roll. As amended, the
proposed Resolution No. 2022-158 is the Assessment Resolution required by County's Ordinance 21- 004.
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The purpose of the resolution relates to the imposition and collection of special assessments to fund
stormwater culvert improvements within the MSBU, to determine that real property therein will be
specially benefitted, establish the method of assessing the cost of the improvements, and approve the
assessment roll.
Staff recommended Board approval of Resolution No. 2022-158, the Culvert 2022-04 MSBU Final
Assessment Resolution, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
Chair Mitchell opened the hearing for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the
Board, Chair Mitchell closed the public Hearing.
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
10:25 AM - Recess taken
10:35 AM - Meeting reconvened
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
1.One-Time, Non -Recurring Funding Request for 211 Palm Beach/ Treasure Coast
Howard Tipton, the County Administrator, presented this item to the Board. County staff recommends
assisting the organization with one-time, non -recurring funding for $30,000 to 211 Palm Beach / Treasure
Coast, which will continue services within St. Lucie County. 211 Palm Beach/ Treasure Coast operates a free
and confidential community helpline and crisis hotline providing individuals in a crisis with 24/7 connection to
information, resources, and emotional support, including crisis intervention and saving lives through suicide
prevention services. By accessing the 211 HelpLine, residents of St. Lucie County can receive immediate
support in de-escalating a mental health crisis and care and empathetic support for various life's challenges,
from worries about a child's development to difficulty making ends meet. 211 staff are trained to listen,
assess, and provide connections to appropriate health and human services programs and support that
empowers them to seek resolutions for their unique crises. The 211 staff has referred over 18,000 St. Lucie
County residents to service providers in our area from
January through December 2021. Also, over 10,000 contacts have been made with 211, and over 30,000
residents have utilized 211 services.
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This program aims to ensure that all residents of St. Lucie County have access to 24/7 support when they
encounter a crisis. Objectives include connecting people to community services and de-escalating mental
health crises. In June 2020, the Board approved the implementation of a County non-profit grant program to
assist agencies in our community and deliver vital services. The grant funds are in addition to funding
opportunities available through the United Way of St. Lucie and Okeechobee. Other resources typically receive
funding from Children's Services Council, the County's non-profit grant program, and the United Way annual
campaign. While implementing the County's program, agencies were confused about applying for funding
from the United Way's annual campaign and the County's non-profit program. The process to address the
confusion was changed for the 2022 cycle. However, it impacted agencies from receiving funds. In 2021, 211
only received $48,000 in funding from United Way's campaign but no dollars from the County's program. Since
no funding was provided from the County and changes occurred, 211 has been notified recently of not
receiving the United Way campaign funds in 2022.
Based on the information provided by 211, there is a potential funding gap of $30,000 from July through
December of 2022 and no funding coming from the annual United Way campaign. Their full -year allocation
request is $60,000, and 211 would like to continue to provide these vital services to St. Lucie County. 211 is
finding other funding partners for resources to address the funding gap without service interruptions and will
be applying for funding through the County's non-profit program for consideration starting in January of 2023.
To support this effort, the County staff recommends assisting the 211 Palm Beach / Treasure Coast with one-
time, non -recurring funding for $30,000.00.
Staff recommended Board approval on allocating one-time, non -recurring funding to 211 Palm Beach/Treasure
Coast in the amount of $30,000.00; and authorization for the Chair to sign the funding agreement with 211
Palm Beach/Treasure Coast; subject to legal form and correctness by the County Attorney.
Commissioner Bartz commented and advised, as previously discussed, she is not in support of the item. The
funding was not denied by the County but was denied by United Way, and the residents provide funding to
United Way and trust that they will disburse the proceeds accordingly. If changes are made, they are to be
made by United Way, and their process should not be overridden.
Commissioner Dzadovsky commented on the United Way funding mechanism and the County's grant, the non-
profit grant funding process. He advised he would only be in support if the grant recipient responded with the
exact provisions in the vetting process and application process implementation, referencing the reporting and
financials of the agency.
Nicole Fogarty, Legislative Affairs Division Director, commented and advised last year, United Way decided to
fund 211 requests under their campaign fully and then brought a recommendation of zero to the Board. The
Board approved it, understanding that 211 was fully funded under United Way Campaign. This year the County
changed the process to provide a difference between United Way and the County's non-profit grant cycle that
will be due September 30, 2022. The Board will receive recommendations by November 1, 2022, for formal
approval in December for money to be allocated in January.
Sharon L'Herrou, President/CEO of 211, commented and advised the Board. 211 provides what is requested
within the application process of United Way. She advised that 211 can provide quarterly and biannual reports
to the County in addition to United Way as preferred.
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A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and upon roll call, it passed (4)-(1).
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
AYES:
Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
Linda Bartz
EXCUSED:
None
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Amendment to June 1, 2021, Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement - Midway Glades Developers, LLC - LTC
Ranch DRI
Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, presented this item to the Board. The LTC Ranch Development of Regional
Impact encompassed 2,455+ acres and was approved by St. Lucie County under Resolution No. 97-085. The
portion of the LTC Ranch DRI lying east of 1-95 and encompassing 388 acres was annexed into the City of Port
St. Lucie under that specific Annexation Agreement executed on February 24, 2000, between LTC Joint
Venture and the City and under City Ordinance No. 00-014. On November 4, 2002, in the interlocal
agreement, the LTC Ranch paid a $2 million contribution and forwarded it by the City to the County.
Considering this payment, the entire LTC Ranch DRI was vested for transportation concurrency for that
section of West Midway Road between 1-95 and US1, except for any proportional improvement that may be
required to the northbound on/off ramps with 1-95, including signalization at West Midway Road. Midway
Glades Developers, LLC (MGD) is a successor owner in interest to LTC Joint Venture and owns 1,982+ acres
designated for residential use within the LTC Ranch DRI west of 1-95. In 2021 Midway Glades Developers, LLC
filed both an application under Section 24-264 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and a proposed
Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement to request Road Impact Fee Credits for various activities, including but
not limited to design right-of-way dedication and construction of the following road improvements:
• Dedicate Right of Way and widen Midway Road from a two-lane rural road to a four -lane divided
urban road from Arterial -A to 1-95.
• Widen Glades Cut -Off Road from a two-lane rural road to a four -lane divided urban road from
Arterial -A to 1-95.
• Dedicate Right of Way and Construct a four -lane divided roadway from Glades Cut -Off Road to
Midway Road.
The credits for Artierial-A were split 50/50 between the County and the City, and the previously granted
credits were just 80% of 50%. Due to legislative changes, 100% of the 50% is requested. The agreement
established road impact fee credits St. Lucie County would grant to Midway Glades Developers, LLC for
various creditable activities, including for the design, permitting, right-of-way dedication, and construction of
Arterial -A from Glades Cut -Off Road to Midway Road, which would occur in three defined segments initially
constructed with two lanes and then subsequently widened to four lanes. As a result, the Developer believes
that the 80% credit provided by the Agreement for Arterial "A" warrants adjustment to provide a dollar -for -
dollar credit (i.e., 100% credit) under s. 163.3180(5), Florida Statutes.
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Mr. McIntyre requested for the applicant's attorney Lee Dobbins to confirm that the County has only agreed
to pay 50% of the cost of the Arterial -A Road credits. The other 50% would be with the City of Port St. Lucie
and their proposal request to go from a previously approved 80% to 100%.
Lee Dobbins, Attorney of the applicant, commented and confirmed that the agreement currently is for 80%
of the cost of Arterial -A Road, 50% to be paid by the City of Port St. Lucie, and 50% by the County, with
credits from each. Now they are requesting it to be increased to 100% because of the change in the State
Statutes, but it remains 50%. The City of Port St. Lucie has impact or mobility fee credits, and the City has
50% of the County impact fee credits.
Mr. McIntyre requested for the applicant's attorney, Lee Dobbins, to confirm that the County has no
involvement in the 50% between the Developer in the City of Port St. Lucie. To confirm, whatever the
outcome, there will be no comeback to the County for the City's 50% year.
Lee Dobbins, the applicant's attorney, commented and confirmed that it is correct. They will be seeking the
50% from the City of Port St. Lucie and would not be seeking to collect that from the County.
For the reasons stated, the County Attorney recommended that the Board approve the Amendment to the
June 1, 2021, Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement with MGD and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.
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
AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
2. County -owned property located at 2500 Gray Twig Lane - Parcel ID 3405-801-0001-000-8
JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisition Manager, presented this item to the Board. Section 125.38, Florida
Statutes, authorizes a County to convey property to a municipality by adopting a Resolution. On May 20,
2014, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement
with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Resolution No. 14-077 for right-of-way
acquisition for CR-712/Midway Road west of South 25th Street to the east of US 1. The agreement states
the County agrees to accept the transfer of the right-of-way acquired by the FDOT. On June 29, 2015, the
according to the Property Appraiser, FDOT acquired the 0.29 acres from Thomas and Katherine Kane.
On June 14, 2022, the County Administrator received a letter from the Director of the Utility Systems
Department at the City of Port St. Lucie expressing their interest in acquiring the property. The City suggests
that the acquisition of this property would serve a governmental purpose as the Utility Systems Department
intends to design and build a sanitary sewer lift station to serve the surrounding neighbors. Additionally, the
City suggests that the acquisition of this property would further the goal of preserving water quality on the
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North Fork of the St. Lucie River by connecting new construction and septic systems to the City sewer.
On August 9, 2022, the Florida Department of Transportation recorded the Right -of -Way Map for Midway
Road in Plat Book 108, Pages 1-17, transferring ownership of the property and six (6) pond sites. The
Property Appraiser's current Property Record Card states the assessed value of the parcel is $44,947.00, and
the just/market value is $98,900.00. County staff has reviewed the location of this parcel and has
determined the County does not need this parcel. The County Administrator has discussed the proposed
conveyance with City staff and recommends that the County sell the parcel to the City for the assessed value
of $44,947.00.
Staff recommended the Board determine whether to authorize staff to prepare a contract for sale and
purchase to sell the Gray Twig Lane parcel to the City for $44,947.00, authorize the Chair to sign the
contract upon receipt from the City and direct staff to record the deed in the public records of St. Lucie
County, Florida.
Commissioner Hutchinson commended and requested an additional stipulation to the terms of the sale
regarding the landscaping around the area.
Stephanie Beskovoyne, Deputy Director of the City of Port St. Lucie Utilities, advised they can work the
details out in the purchase sale agreement.
Commissioner Hutchinson motioned to approve staff recommendation with the additional stipulation that
the landscaping needs to meet County standards that can be reviewed through ERD along Midway Road.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, with an additional stipulation regarding
andscaping, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVE
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
C. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Request to Advertise and Solicit Proposals for a National Executive Search Firm for the County
Administrator Position Recruitment - ADD ON - ATTACHMENT ADDED
Thomas Epsky, HR & Risk Management Director, presented this item to the Board. On September 13, 2022,
at the Board Informal Meeting, the County Administrator, Howard N. Tipton, announced his resignation from
the Board. During this meeting, it was recommended by the Board that the County select and employ a
professional executive firm to manage the recruitment to fill the forthcoming County Administrator position
vacancy. Upon Board approval, Human Resources will begin the solicitation process for proposals and bring
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back the most viable proposal for the Board's consideration. The last recruitment for a County Administrator
was in 2013-14, and a national search was facilitated by the executive search firm Colin Baenziger &
Associates. With the impending vacancy for the County Administrator position in January 2023, Human
Resources will be looking to solicit quotes from varying executive search firms in search of the most
responsive and inclusive proposal that meets the Board's vision for filing the County Administrator's position.
Staff recommended board approval for Human Resources to advertise and solicit proposals for a national
executive search firm and bring back the most viable proposal for the Board's consideration.
Staff recommended Board approval for Human Resources to advertise and solicit proposals for a national
executive search firm and bring back the most viable proposal for the Board's consideration.
The Board discussed the executive search and the selection of the candidates.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation with the added stipulation that the Board will be
provided a short-list of firms for consideration and selection approval.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendations with additional stipulations, and it passed
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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
D. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SLC Jail Warehouse Major Site Plan Adjustment - A Major Adjustment to the Existing Major Site Plan for
the St. Lucie County Correctional Center to Provide for the Addition of a Second Story within the
Previously Approved Warehouse Building - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Item presented in conjunction with 9.A.1.
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.
Kristopher McCrain, Planning & Development Services Associate Planner, presented this item to the Board.
Under public notice requirements outlined in Section 11.00.03 of the St. Lucie County Land Development
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Code, public notice for the Conditional Use Adjustment was advertised in the St. Lucie County News Tribune
on September 7, 2022. Notices were mailed to 40 surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the subject
parcel, and one objection letter was received. The 68.974-acre subject parcel is located on the west side of
Rock Road at 900 Rock Road in Fort Pierce. Vehicular access is provided via Rock Road, which is accessible from
Orange Avenue to the south and Calbourn Road to the north. The subject property has split zoning
designations, which include the Institutional and Utilities Zoning District, and situated to the north and east are
zoned Heavy Industrial and Commercial General.
The applicant is seeking a Major Adjustment to the Conditional Use and a Major Site Plan Adjustment for the
St. Lucie County Correction Facility to allow for the construction of a second story within the previously
approved 27,094 square foot warehouse facility, for a total area of 40,557 square feet. The warehouse is
intended for evidence and records storage for the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office and will be closed to the
outside public. The proposed Sheriff's Warehouse will be constructed north of the existing County Information
Technologies Center adjacent to Rock Road. The warehouse will operate with a Sheriff's Deputy on site
between the hours of 7 AM to 5 PM. however, the site will be assessable by the Sheriff's Department 24 hours
a day and equipped with an access control gate to provide security from the outside public. The sheriff's
warehouse will connect to the existing water and wastewater services through the Fort Pierce Utilities
Authority. Electrical services will be provided by Florida Power & Light.
On October 6, 2020, the Board granted a Major Adjustment to the existing St. Lucie County Correctional
Center Conditional Use and Major Site Plan. The Major Adjustment to the Conditional Use and Major Site Plan
conforms to the Standards of Review outlined in St. Lucie County Land Development Code Sections 11.02.07 &
11.07.03 and are consistent with the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies. Staff
recommended the Board approve Resolution 2022-165, granting a major adjustment to the major site plan for
the project known as the St. Lucie County Correctional Facility.
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MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
2. Tidewater PUD Major Site Plan Application to Develop One Hundred Sixty (160) Units with Associated
Improvements. - 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 representatives.
Commissioner Linda Bartz - Spoke with staff and representatives.
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky - Spoke with staff and representatives.
Commissioner Cathy Townsend - Spoke with staff and representatives.
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Chair Sean Mitchell - Spoke with staff and representatives.
Jodi Kugler, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner, presented this item to the Board. Cotleur and
hearing, on behalf of Meritage Homes of Florida Inc., presented a Major Site Plan application to develop one
hundred and sixty (160) units with associated improvements. The proposed Site Plan, known as the Tidewater
PUD, is located at 6209 S. US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, 34982, within the Urban Service Boundary (USB). The site is
bordered by single-family residential, general commercial parcels and an existing Arrigo Dodge automobile
dealership to the north. To the west, the site is bordered by existing single-family homes and vacant single-
family residential zoned parcels. To the south of the subject parcels is a vacant commercial area, small
commercial out parcels to the southeast, and S. U.S. Highway 1 to the east. The applicant proposes replacing the
existing 4" sewer line with an 8" sewer line for 5,121 linear feet of sanitary sewer force central located on the
west side of the US-1 right-of-way, which connects to the existing Fort Pierce Utility Authority (FPUA)
maintenance hole. This new sanitary sewer force main will be able to serve undeveloped and underdeveloped
parcels south of Midway Road FPUA system limits.
On August 9, 2022, the Board adopted Ordinance 2022-25 to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map from Residential, Medium, Residential, Urban, and Commercial to Mixed -Use Development category. Also,
on August 9, 2022, the Board adopted Resolution 2022-138 for rezoning the Commercial, General, and RS-2
Residential, Single -Family - 2DU/AC Zoning Districts to the Planned Unit Development. The Major Site Plan will
not have a disproportionately adverse effect on nearby properties, the neighborhood's character, traffic
conditions, parking, utility facilities, and other matters affecting public health, safety, and general welfare. The
development is consistent with adjacent uses and designed to integrate with the surrounding area. The Final Site
Plan depicts a total of 22 buildings with an option of two (2) different floor plans, 14 buildings with two (2)
floorplans (8-unit — 3 bedrooms), and eight (8) buildings (6-unit -3 bedrooms). The final site plan meets the
required thirty-five (35%) percent of open space, which includes a stormwater management lake in the center of
the development. The Major Site Plan conforms to the Standards of Review outlined in St. Lucie County Land
Development Code Section 11.02.07. It is consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the St. Lucie
County Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommended the Board approve the Major Site Plan as outlined in
Resolution 2022-129.
Commissioner Dzadovsky expressed his concerns regarding the housing development, water/sewer, overflow
parking, traffic, commercial site plan, and the residents' emergency exiting/entry areas.
Dan Sorrow, agent for the applicant, commented on the concerns and advised that the commercial access point
could be closed off and brought back to the Board for more discussion.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, with added conditions, to close off the commercial piece
for tuture use and come back later for discussion, and it passed unanimously.
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
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3. Administrative Approval Update from PDS Director
Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Assistant Director, presented this item to the
Board. A brief presentation on the Planning & Development Services monthly update on
development applications received administrative approval through the department. This discussion
focused on approvals that occurred in August.
• International Airport Business Park: Minor Adjustment to a Major Site Plan
• Silver Oaks PUD: Minor Adjustment to PUD
• Natalie's Orchid Island: Minor Adjustment to Minor Site Plan
• Apostle Faith Church of Deliverance: Minor Adjustment to Minor Site Plan
The purpose was to notify the Board of projects that qualified for administrative approval. No formal
vote is necessary for this agenda item. This item was presented to the Board for informational
purposes only.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Resolution No. 2022-170 - Authorizing and Approving Acceptance of the District Four (4) Landscape
Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement for State Road 713 Kings Highway — FM No. 230256-8-52-01
And 438041-1-52-01- ADD ON
Daniel Zrallack, County Engineer, presented this item to the Board. The Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) is widening Kings Highway from SR-70 to Indrio Road to a 4- lane divided roadway that will include
landscaping on the medians and outside the travel ways. On July 27, 2020, letters were sent to FDOT
requesting to include the design of landscaping and irrigation for all segments of the King's Highway
Widening Project. Staff met with FDOT representatives to discuss landscaping concepts and County
requirements. Landscape plans for the section of Kings Highway from SR-70 to North of the 1-95 Overpass
were received for review. Comments were provided by staff, ensuring compliance with County requirements.
On November 9, 2021, staff presented the project to the Board, recommending continued partnership with
FDOT to maintain landscaping for all King's Highway Widening Project segments.
Staff recommended that the Board adopt Resolution No. 2022-170 and authorize the Chair to sign the State
of Florida Department of Transportation District Four Landscape Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement
for State Road 713 Kings Highway — FM No. 230256-8-52-01 and 438041-1-52-01 as approved by the County
Attorney.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously.
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
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11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will be holding a Final Budget Hearing on Thursday, September 22, 2022,
at 6 PM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia
Avenue, Fort Pierce.
B. 2022 U.S. Nationals Firefighter Challenge Championship on September 22-24 at the Moore's Creek Boat
Ramp / Backus Gallery & Manatee Center Parking Lot, 480 North Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce.
C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 6 PM in the
Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort
Pierce, FL.
D. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 9 AM in
the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort
Pierce, FL.
Fall Festival and Plant Sale on Saturday, October 15 , from 8 AM to 4 PM at the St. Lucie County Extension
Office, located at 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce, FL. A special VIP access will be held for our community
members who may need some extra time in the plant nursery to shop will be offered on Friday, October 14,
from 10 AM to 12 PM. Master Gardener Volunteers will assist those who use a scooter, wheelchair, walker,
or just need a little extra help getting around.
F. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 9 AM in
the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort
Pierce, FL.
G. 7th Annual Indian River Lagoon Science Festival on Saturday, October 22, from 10 AM to 3 PM at Veteran's
Memorial Park, 600 N Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. This FREE, all -ages day of discovery promises to be a
blast for the whole family with dozens of minds -on, hands-on activities exploring the wonders of science,
technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival aims to show not
only the importance of science but also to highlight how fun it can be.
12. MOTION TO ADJOURN
With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
11:38 AM.
Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute's books filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court
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