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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12.13.202291rc LUCE 0 Q n BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting December 13, 2022 Convened: 1:00 PM Adjourned: 2:25 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM by Chair Cathy Townsend, District No. 5. Present Commissioner Cathy Townsend District 5, Commissioner Linda Bartz District 3, Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky District 1, Commissioner Larry Leet District 2, Commissioner Jamie Fowler District 4 Also Present Howard Tipton, County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney Michelle R. Miller, Clerk of Court Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator Nicole Fogarty, Administration Government Relations Director Caroline Valentin, Asst. County Attorney Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator Patrick Dayan, Public Works Director Pete Tesch, Economic Development President Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator John Culverhouse, Chairman of the Citizen Budget Committee Hector Rodriguez, Vice -Chair of the Citizens Budget Committee Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Assistant Director 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 Townsend opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the Board: • Stewart Mencer addressed the Board regarding the reinstatement of the Board of Adjustments Committee. BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM With no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed public comment. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve all minute sets, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal Meeting of November 15, 2022. 6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 22-232 - Recognizing and Thanking Howard Tipton for his many years of Service as County Administrator in St. Lucie County The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution, and it passed unanimously. Chair Townsend presented the proclamation to County Administrator Howard Tipton, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 7. PRESENTATIONS A. Clerk and Comptroller Excess Fee Check Presentation - Michelle Miller, St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court Michelle Miller, Clerk & Comptroller, and staff presented the Board with the Fiscal Year 2022 excess fee check for $689,631.26. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz Pa BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 9 Adopted by Consent Vote B. ADMINISTRATION 1. St. Lucie County Non -Profit Grant Award Recommendations - ITEM AMENDED - ATTACHMENTS ADDED This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate conversation and vote by Commissioner Leet. St. Lucie County non-profit organizations provide a variety of services to residents, including childcare for children with disabilities, health and prenatal care, information and referral assistance, senior services, mental health treatment, child advocacy, youth employment initiatives, and more. The Board agreed to fund community non-profit agencies through a partnership with the United Way of St. Lucie and Okeechobee for the fiscal year 2022-2023. Non-profit organizations requesting funding from the County's Non -Profit Grant Program are required to apply to the United Way annually for consideration. Additionally, the non -profits participate in a community review panel. After that process is complete, the Board is provided with a recommendation by the United Way. All the non-profit applicants were informed of the United Way recommendations and allowed to participate in the reconsideration of the funding process. The Board ultimately decides the final funding allocations for the non -profits. The recommended funding allocation amount is $648,610.00. Staff recommended Board approval of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 non-profit funding allocations in the amount of $648,610.00, and the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Commissioner Leet expressed his concern regarding the Council on Aging's non funding and the potential cost to the County if some of the citizens are moved into nursing homes. Chair Townsend commented and mentioned the Council on Aging was not the only organization that did not receive funding for the fiscal year. There are meetings each year with United Way to determine the funding based on need and report filings and the recommendations are submitted to the Board for allocation approval. She advised if Council on Aging is not funded by the County they will not lose their grant funding. There is no requirement that the County has to provide them with the requested $190,000 funding. Nicole Fogarty, Administration Government Relations Director commented and advised there is no requirement for a local match. There is no requirement that the County is responsible if it is a requirement on a local match. 3 1 P a g E BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM Commissioner Larry Leet made a motion to approve recommendations, there was no second to the motion and the motion died (4) to (1). Howard Tipton, County Administrator commented and advised the new commissioners in the past budget cycle that the Board added $150,000 to the not -for -profit funding recognizing the growing need in the community which was one part of a two-part increase this coming year to increase an additional $150,000 for the net increase of $300,000 over two years. There will be a workshop in January 2023 with United Way to discuss any options for improvement. Ms. Fogarty requested the Boards direction of the funding moving forward and requested approval for the non -profits to receive the fiscal year's funding as of January 1, 2023, and their fiscal year is from July 1 to June 30. The Board commented on United way's application and interview process and fiscal responsibility for transparency reporting, return on investment, accountability for a self-help process, other sponsors, and lessening the cost of taxpayers, and non -profits that did not receive funding. A suggestion was made to bring the item back for a more informal discussion in February 2023 to discuss next year's funding process. Chair Cathy Townsend passed the gavel to Vice -Chair Linda Bartz. Commissioner Townsend made a motion to approve (staff recommendations). The motion was not seconded and the motion died (4) to (1). Upon Board discussion, of the Board Commissioner Townsend made a motion to approve the staff recommendation of nonprofit funding as to be effective January 1, 2023. After the vote, Vice -Chair Bartz Pd.-jJCU LIIC rCIVCI UdL.R LV IUVVIIJCIIU, dllU'JIIC ICLd IIICU IICI PL)ZIILIUII d-3 I-Aldll. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Permission to Advertise Public Hearing - Abandonment of a 30' County Right -of -Way Staff recommended that the Board authorize staff to advertise a notice of public hearing to be held on February 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. After the Fact Revocable License Agreement - 7502 Donlon Road - Lakewood Park - Addition No. 1 - Dennis Cole Hill - Parcel ID 1302-810-0095-000-9 Mr. Hill is requesting an After the Fact Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' vinyl fence along the North, East, and West side of the property, within the County's 17.5' Drainage/Utility Easement, per 4 1 P a g E BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM the Plat recorded in Plat Book 17, Page 23. 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 after the fact revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and direct Mr. Hill pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement - SFG SFLC 95, LLC - Parcel ID 2311-411-0003-000-4 Staff recommended the Board approve the Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement with SFG SFLC 95, LLC, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement, and record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. ACCEL International Holdings, Inc. - Second Amendment to Job Growth Incentive Grant (JGIG) Agreement for Creation of 125 New Jobs Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed Second Amendment to the Job Growth Incentive Grant (JGIG) Agreement (JGIG 21-003) with ACCEL and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement documents as reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. Request from Finance Director for BOCC Record Destruction Staff recommended the Board approve the destruction of the records as requested. Adopted by Consent Vote 6. WGI, Inc. - C21-07-832 - Work Authorization #1 Staff recommended the Board approve an After the Fact Work Authorization #1 under Contract No. C21-07-832 with WGI, Inc. in the amount of $155,625.00 and authorize the Chair to execute Work Authorization #1 as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. 2022 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) Recommendation Report *RES-2022-233 assigned post -meeting. 5 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM Staff recommended Board approval of the Resolution accepting the St. Lucie County AHAC 2022 Recommendation Report, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote E. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 1. Grant Acceptance — Resilient FL DEP 22PLN22 Agreement Shoreline & Habitat Vulnerability Assessment Staff recommended Board acceptance of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Resilient Florida Grant -award in the amount of $197,500.00, with matching funds of $30,000.00; authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote F. LIBRARY SERVICES 1. Approval of the Baker & Taylor Book Lease Agreement Staff recommended approval of the Baker & Taylor Book Lease Agreement in a total cost of $690,648.34 over 5 years and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. FY 23 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue Staff recommended approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget by $829,587.00. Adopted by Consent Vote H. PARKS & RECREATION 1. Clover Park Stadium — Main Field Renovation Project - Change Orders $61,542.25 Staff recommended the Board approve the Change Orders and ratify the execution of the Change Orders by the County Administrator or his designee as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote I. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Aldi Final Plat (Replat within Savanna Plat #18) Staff recommended the Board approve the Aldi/Coastal Flooring Plat, authorizing the Chair to sign 6 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Appointment of Richard V. Neill, Jr. as the Board of Adjustment Special Magistrate and Approval of a Contract to Serve as the Special Magistrate Staff recommended the Board approve the appointment of Richard V. Neil, Jr. as the Board of Adjustment Special Magistrate and authorize the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Triangle Farms Subdivision - Final Plat Approval Staff recommended the Board approve the final plat for Triangle Farms Subdivision and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote J. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County Fire District - 911 Communications Services Staff recommended that the Board approve the interlocal agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. St. Lucie County Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Renewal Application - Coastal Care Corp d/b/a Cleveland Clinic Advanced Medical Transport Staff recommended the Board determine that Coastal Care Corp d/b/a Cleveland Clinic Advanced Medical Transport remains in compliance with the terms of its certificate and the County Code, approve the renewal application for a Class B Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, and authorize the Chair to sign the Class B Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. St. Lucie County Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Renewal Application - MV Transportation, Inc. Staff recommended the Board determine that MV Transportation, Inc. remains in compliance with the terms of its certificate and the County Code, approve the renewal application for a Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, and authorize the Chair to sign the Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Adopted by Consent Vote 7 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM 4. St. Lucie County Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Renewal Application - Re -Assure Non - Emergency Transportation, Inc. Staff recommended the Board determine that Re -Assure Non -Emergency Transportation, Inc remains in compliance with the terms of its certificate and the County Code, approve the renewal application for a Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, and authorize the Chair to sign the Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. St. Lucie County Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Renewal Application - Senior Paradise Transportation LLC Staff recommended the Board determine that Senior Paradise Transportation LLC remains in compliance with the terms of its certificate and the County Code, approve the renewal application for a Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, and authorize the Chair to sign the Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Adopted by Consent Vote 6. St. Lucie County Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Renewal Application - Total TLC Transport LLC Staff recommended the Board determine that Total TLC Transport LLC remains in compliance with the terms of its certificate and the County Code, approve the renewal application for a Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, and authorize the Chair to sign the Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Adopted by Consent Vote 7. St. Lucie County Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Renewal Application - JusTranzit School Bus, Inc. Staff recommended the Board determine that JusTranzit School Bus, Inc. remains in compliance with the terms of its certificate and the County Code, approve the renewal application for a Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, and authorize the Chair to sign the Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Adopted by Consent Vote K. PUBLIC UTILITIES 1. Award of Bid No. 23-007 Belt Maintenance for the St. Lucie County Solid Waste Baling & Recycling Facility Staff recommended Board Approval to award Bid 23-007 to Conveyor Consulting & Rubber Corporation and a secondary contract to Davis Industrial. Adopted by Consent Vote 8 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM L. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Ratification of Administrative Approval of the Lighting Maintenance Commitment to Maintain Forty New Street Lights on SR 70 from East of Midway Road to East of Shinn Road (1 mile long) Along Both Sides of the Roadway, Under the Terms of St. Lucie County's State Highway Lighting, Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation Item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for comment by Commissioner Dzadovsky. Staff recommended Board ratification of administrative approval of the Lighting Maintenance Commitment to maintain forty new street lights on SR 70 from east of Midway Road to east of Shinn Road (1 mile long) along both sides of the roadway, under the terms of St. Lucie County's State Highway Lighting, Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation. Adopted by Consent Vote. 2. Caliber Car Wash - Fee -in -Lieu of Sidewalk Construction Staff recommended Board approval of the fee -in -lieu of construction agreement with BW Federal Sunny, LLC, acceptance of funds in the amount of $15,100.00, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote Changes were made to the agenda items order: 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Culvert 2022-06 Municipal Services Benefit Unit - Assessment Resolution Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. In February 2021, the Board established a voluntary program, to which eligible property owners can apply for and receive funding to improve or repair failed driveway culverts and then repay this funding through the imposition of a non -ad valorem special assessment against the improved property collected in annual installments on the tax roll. The proposed Resolution No. 2022-228 is the Assessment Resolution as required by County's Ordinance 21- 004, as amended. The purpose of this resolution relates to the imposition and collection of special assessments to fund stormwater culvert improvements within the Culvert 2022-06 MSBU, determine that real property therein will be specially benefitted, establish the method of assessing the cost of the improvements, approve the assessment roll, and provide an effective date. Staff recommended Board approval of Resolution No. 2022-228, the Culvert 2022-06 MSBU Final Assessment Resolution, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. 9 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 10. REGULAR AGENDA A. ADMINISTRATION 1.2023 State Legislative Program Nicole Fogarty, Administration Government Relations Director, and Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator presented this item to the Board. Annually, the Board reviews legislative priorities and gives direction on and approval of priority legislative issues to guide the County's lobbying efforts at both the state and federal levels. Staff is seeking Board acceptance of the included in the County's 2023 State Legislative Program. Upon Board acceptance, staff and the contract lobbying teams will pursue all of the legislative issues approved by the Board, and in so doing, place appropriate priority on the issues that the Board directs to receive a special level of attention in 2023. The County identifies as priorities only its most pressing issues and then supports the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) in achieving its broader substantive initiatives. The year Legislature will begin its committee week on January 3, 2023, and they are currently in a special session on property insurance, toll waivers, and storm mitigation also the St. Lucie County delegation meetings are to begin on January 13, 2023. The 2023 St. Lucie County Proposed Legislative Priorities • 911 Public Safety Telecom municators: Amending F.S. 112.1815 to include "911 Public Safety Telecom municators " in the definition of "First Responders". • Building Design Regulations: Amending F.S. 163.3202, to re-establish the ability for local governments to apply land development regulations to building design elements to single-family and two-family dwellings. • Ten Mile Creek — Indian River Lagoon South: The coordination with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, South Florida Water Management District, and US Army Corp of Engineers to address the critical system impact • Local Occupational Licensing: Amending F.S. 163.211 to allow local governments to issue local occupational licenses to local building contractors 101Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM The 2023 St. Lucie County Proposed Appropriations • District 19 Medical Examiner Facility Planning & Design: The four counties of the 19th Judicial District are requesting funding to assist in the development of designs and plans for a new medical examiner facility. o Requested Amount: $1,000,000 o County Match: $1,061,000 • Myers Stickle Preserve for Persons with Unique Abilities: To open the 33-preserve, purchased in 2015 for $457,533 to the public & provide ADA & sensory -friendly infrastructure. o Requested Amount: $800,000 o County Match: $800,000 • Lakewood Park Water Distribution and Fire Flow System: Provide safe potable drinking water and fire flow protection to the 3,800 homes in the Lakewood Park Subdivision of St. Lucie County. o Requested Amount: $15,000,000 o County Match: $6,000,000 (recommendation was made to move the item to the Federal Funding Program) • North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer: To give the residents (532 properties) on septic systems in Queen's Cove, Coral Cove, Ft. Pierce Shores, and Jackson Way the ability to connect to public sewer. o Requested Amount: $5,000,000 o County Match: $6,000,000 (recommendation was made to move the item to the Federal Funding Program) • Public Transportation Operations & Maintenance Facility: Recent and projected demand for transit continues to create a greater need for transit investment. o Requested Amount: $14,693,436 o County Match: $5,306,564 (this includes federal funds) (recommendation was made to move the item to the Federal Funding Program) • Homeless Veterans Community Village: Project is intended to reduce the number of homeless Veterans living in St. Lucie, Martin & Indian River Counties by providing a safe and secure environment. o Requested Amount: $875,000 o County Match: $441,000 • Savannas Trail Linear Stormwater Park at Canal 22: Funding will be used to update the design and build improvements in the canal right of way to enhance both stormwater and park access/amenity features, as well as address water quality, flooding, and park access/amenity improvements for surrounding communities. o Requested Amount: $1,250,000 o County Match: $0 (Item will be brought back next fiscal year due to no County match) 111 Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM • Beach and Inlet Management Protects: Funding the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Beach and Inlet Management Projects to assist with renourishments of the Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project and South County Beach Project, and the Fort Pierce Inlet Management Plan. Commissioner Dzadovsky questioned if any interlocal agreements have been made with the four counties of the 19th Judicial District on the Medical Examiners Facility to move forward and if the allocation portion of the funding necessary with the matching based on population given the size of neighbors around the County and will St. Lucie County will be the largest contributor to the funding. Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator advised yes and the interlocal agreements have been received and confirmed by all stakeholders also to Indian River State College. Signatures also have been received from the Medical Examiner. Ms. Forgarty commented and advised the Board the County has received a $1 million local support grant and staff has been informed the legislature is working on moving the funding into the bills that will be passed for a supplemental package. The Board will receive monthly updates on briefings and communications. Staff confirmed the State Appropriations request going to the State are the District 19 Medical Examiner Facility Planning & Design; Myers Stickle Preserve for Persons with Unique Abilities; Homeless Veterans Community Village. Staff will be pushing for the Beach and Inlet Management Projects' funding. The Federal Appropriation Requests are the Lakewood Park Water Distribution and Fire Flow System; North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer and the Public Transportation Operations & Maintenance Facility. The Savannas Trail Linear Stormwater Park at Canal 22 will be pushed to next year's budget. Staff recommended Board approval of the 2023 State Legislative Program with edits as directed by the Board. Also, to instruct staff, along with County's lobby team, to communicate the Board's priorities to our State Delegation. H IIIUUUII WdJ MdUt LU dpp[UVC JLdlI ItW111111tilUdLIU11 d11U IL Pdbbtu UIId[11111VUJly. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 2. Appointment of an Interim County Administrator Howard Tipton, the County Administrator, presented this item to the Board. The current Administrator's last day is January 12, 2023. The Administrator acts as the Chief Administrative Officer for the County and is responsible for executing the Board's policies, overseeing day-to-day operations, preparing agendas, 121Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM preparing budget recommendations, and serving as Incident Commander in declared emergencies. For continuity of operations and for the opportunity to provide an efficient transition from the current Administrator, it is recommended that the Board appoint an Interim County Administrator. Staff recommended the Board appoint an Interim County Administrator. A motion was made to appoint County Attorney Daniel McIntyre as Interim County Administrator effective I a I IUCll y 1J, cvcJ, CII I I NaJDCU Ul l a l 111 I I VU.31Y. RESULT: APPROVE — DANIEL MCINTYRE INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 3. Resolution 22-231- Authorizing Board of County Commissioners to Participate in Joint Meeting with Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, Martin County Board of County Commissioners, and Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners Nicole Fogarty, Administration Government Relations Director, and Howard Tipton, County Administrator presented this item to the Board. According to Section 125.001, Florida Statutes, the Board may conduct joint meetings with the Boards of County Commissioners of other counties to discuss matters of mutual interest. For the Board to participate in a joint meeting, it must first adopt a resolution authorizing such participation. The proposed Resolution No. 2022- would authorize the Board to participate in a joint meeting with the Boards of County Commissioners of Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties on January 11, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in the STEM Center Auditorium on the Indian River State College Pruitt Campus in Port St. Lucie. The agenda discussions will include the Medical Examiner Facility with all four counties, Safety Village, and the Septic to Sewer Conversion. Staff recommended the Board adopt proposed Resolution No. 2022-231 as drafted. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Resolution No. 22-226 - Providing Consent to the Florida Development Finance Corporation to the Issuance of Industrial Development Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds on Behalf of Treasure 13 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM Coast Food Bank, Inc. Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney, and Pete Tesch, Economic Development President presented this item to the Board. The Florida Development Finance Corporation (FDFC) was created by the Florida Development Finance Corporation Act, which provides, in part, that the Issuer may issue bonds to finance and refinance projects for the benefit of Florida businesses to enhance the economic development of the State of Florida, provided that the FDFC has entered into an interlocal agreement with the local governmental agency in which the project will be located. The FDFC and the Board have previously entered into an Interlocal Agreement, in 2007, which permits the FDFC to issue bonds to finance and refinance projects located within the jurisdictional limits of the County subject to the Board's reserved right to consent to each such project. The Treasure Coast Food Bank, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation, and/or one or more affiliated entities have requested the issuance of the FDFC's Industrial Development Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds, in one or more series of tax-exempt qualified 501(c)(3) bonds or taxable bonds. The Treasure Coast Food Bank, Inc proposes to use the proceeds of the Bonds to refinance not to exceed $3 million of existing debt used to finance an approximately 35,000-square-foot facility for the storage, repackaging, and distribution of donated food items, located at 401 Angle Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, 34947; and an approximately 10,000 square feet facility located at 3051 Industrial 25th Street, Fort Pierce, Florida 34946. Also to finance the acquisition, construction, and/or equipping of an approximately 100,000 square foot facility to receive, store, repackage, and distribute donated food items, located on an approximately 11.2-acre parcel of land consisting of Parcels D and E within the Orange 95 Commerce Center, located at the intersection of Floyd Johnson Road and Jenkins Road in unincorporated St. Lucie County, Florida 34947 and to fund any necessary reserves, and pay certain costs of issuance related to the Bonds. The Florida Development Finance Corporation Act and Treasure Coast Food Bank have requested that the Board consent to the issuance of the Bonds. The proposed Resolution No. 22-226, which, if adopted, would provide the Board's consent to the issuance of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30 million. The proposed bond issuance is a "conduit" bond with no liability on the part of the County. This will not involve any of the County's revenue and will not be funded by the County only the consent of the County is requested. Staff recommended that the Board approve the resolution and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 14 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM 2. Authorization to Negotiate the Sale of Lots 4 - 7 in Quad 1A - Treasure Coast Research and Education Park Caroline Valentin, Assistant County Attorney, and Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator presented this item to the Board. The County has received an unsolicited offer to purchase Lots 4 - 7 in Quad 1A at the Treasure Coast Research and Education Park. The offer is from Bray Realty Advisors at $1,406,443.50. The offer is consistent with recent appraisals the County performed on the parcels. The Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority (TCERDA) Board has authorized the termination of its leases for the land with the County and agreed that the properties can be sold. In addition, the Board declared the lands surplus, agreed to terminate the leases, and authorized the sale. In 2018 The Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority Board, Board, and other stakeholders participated in a strategic planning initiative to reimagine the future of the Park.. One of the chief recommendations of the plan was to sell the land for development rather than lease. In February of 2021, this Board declared the lands in Quad 1A surplus, agreed to terminate the lease with Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority, and offer the land for sale. In June of 2022, Bray Realty Advisors offered an unsolicited bid outside of the first open bid process. After that offer, another realtor contacted the County and inquired if the Quad 1A property was going to be offered again for bids. In an abundance of caution and transparency, staff again offered the property for sale in September. No bids were received for a second time. Staff reached out to Bray Realty Advisors to see if they were still interested and Bray Realty Advisors submitted a revised bid on October 26, 2022. Because the new offer is outside the open bid process, staff requests the Board authorize staff to enter into negotiations with Bray Realty Advisors. The successful sale of the land may result in revenue to the County that can be used to accelerate final bond payments, and support other activities in the Park along with a return of developable land to the tax rolls. Staff recommended the Board authorize staff to negotiate the sale of Lots 4 - 7 in Quad 1A to Bray Realty Advisors. The Board and Commissioner Dzadovsky commented on negotiations, banking fees, Sunshine Kitchen, and the future of the development. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler NAYS: None EXCUSED: None C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Administrative Approval Update from PDS Director Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Assistant Director, presented this item to the 151Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022 1:00 PM 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 November. • Wawa Midway & Selvitz PNRD: Final Minor Site Plan • Orange Avenue RV Storage: Major Adjustment to a 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. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. County offices will be closed on Friday, December 23, 2022, and Monday, December 26, 2022, in observance of Christmas and Monday, January 2, 2023, in observance of New Year's Day. B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 6 pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 9 am 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 a Regular meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 9 am in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. E. County offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 12. MOTION TO ADJOURN With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:25 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. 16 1