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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03.23.2021'�Ir LUCE o R'° BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting March 23, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER Convened: 9:00 AM Adjourned: 10:27 AM The meeting was called to order at 09:00 AM by Chair Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 Present Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky District 1, Commissioner Sean Mitchell District 2, Commissioner Linda Bartz District 3, Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson District 4, Commissioner Cathy Townsend District 5 Present Howard Tipton, County Administrator Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney Katherine Barbieri, Asst. County Attorney Leslie Olson, Planning & Development Services Director Ron Parrish, Public Safety & Communications Director Michelle R. Miller, Clerk & Comptroller Susan Jacob, Library Director George Landry, Solid Waste Division Director Vera Smith, Recording Secretary 2. INVOCATION The County Administrator led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items) Chair Dzadovsky opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the Board: BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM Albert Swartz, 656 North Hidden River Drive, Port St. Lucie, presented the Board with information regarding road and bridge swale improvements. Mark Gotz, P.O. Box 881237, Port St. Lucie, presented the Board with information regarding the distribution of Cares Act Funding. There being no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed public comment. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of February 23, 2021. A motion was made to approve all sets of minutes and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 21-035 - a resolution proclaiming the week of March 21 through 27, 2021 as "NATIONAL SURVEYOR'S WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed unanimously. Chair Dzadovsky presented the proclamation to the staff of St. Lucie County Surveyors, Assistant County Surveyor of St. Lucie County John Wilbon, and Professional Surveyor and Mapper Michael Owen, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None Pa BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM EXCUSED: None 7. PRESENTATIONS A. Water Quality Video Series Erick Gill Communications Division Director for St. Lucie County, Sarah Prohaska Assistant Communications Director, and Ben Elliot Communications Director for the City of Port St. Lucie presented this item to the Board. The staff from the City of Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie County teamed up to create a series of short videos focusing on different aspects of the region's water -related issues and quality. B. Women's History Video Howard Tipton County Administrator of St. Lucie County presented this item to the Board. St. Lucie County staff shared their thoughts in short video on what Woman's History Month means to them. 8. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 21 - 23 Adopted by Consent Vote 3 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM 1. Agreement for RSM US LLP to Perform Internal Audit of the County's Impact Fee Program As part of the County's continuous process improvement efforts, County Administration is proposing to engage RSM to review the County's existing processes and compliance activities associated with the County's impact fee program. RSM will look for improvement opportunities to better administer and manage the program along with ensuring compliance adherence. Staff recommended Board approval of the agreement between RSM US LLP and St. Lucie County for Impact Fee Auditing in the amount of $75,000.00, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Proposed American Rescue Plan Act Advocacy Initiative to be Added to the St. Lucie County 2021 Federal Program Staff recommended the Board approve the following statement and instruct staff to include this in the 2021 Federal Program for future advocacy efforts with the US Department of Treasury: St. Lucie County requests that in developing guidance for the implementation of the state and local government funding category of the American Rescue Plan, the Department of Treasury institutes a three-year statute of limitations to recover funding from local governments after the end of the program, currently December 31, 2024. Adopted by Consent Vote C. AIR & SEA PORT 1. Grant and Grant Resolution Acceptance - Airport Pavement Marking Project This Public Transportation Grant Agreement Amendment is for the design, bidding and construction phase of the Airfield Pavement Marking Project, at the Treasure Coast International Airport. Under this grant, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be provide funding in the amount of $500,000.00, with a $125,000.00 local match provided by St. Lucie County. The project will address faded pavement markings (paint) which will help reduce pilot errors and allow for the deficiency to be removed from local, state and federal inspections. Staff recommended Board acceptance of the grant and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM *Resolution 2021-84 was assigned post meeting and the file type was updated to reflect appropriately. D. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement - A-1 Roof Trusses - Parcel ID 1431-112-0001-000-8 and 1431-114- 0001-000-4 (portion of). The proposed credit amount is $34,630.68, which is 120% of the assessed value by the County Property Appraiser. Staff recommended the Board approve the Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Betkor Properties, L.L.C. and Jenack III, L.L.C., authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote After the Fact Revocable License Agreement - 1901 South 34th Street - Westwood Manor - Thomas and Gail Weeks - Parcel ID 2417-702-0074-000-0 Mr. and Mrs. Weeks are requesting permission to keep their fence and install a handicap ramp in a portion of the right-of-way of Rose Avenue. Public Works, Road & Bridge and Engineering have all reviewed the after -the -fact revocable license agreement and have no objections. Staff recommended the Board approve the after -the -fact revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and direct Mr. and Mrs. Weeks pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Savannah Road Animal Shelter - Interlocal Agreement with City of Fort Pierce for operation of animal shelter. Staff recommended the Board of approve the proposed interlocal agreement with the City of Fort Pierce for the operation of the Savannah Road Animal Shelter, and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. Adopted by Consent Vote 5 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM 4. Savannah Road Animal Shelter - Approval of agreement with Sunrise Humane Society, Inc. to provide animal shelter services to the County. Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed agreement with Sunrise Humane Society, Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. Resolution - 25' Right -of -Way Donation on Christensen Road from Carl Carlton and Linda Kay Carlton - White City - Parcel ID 3403-502-0130-000-7 and 3403-502-0130-010-0 Planning and Development Services Director approved PDS Order 2020-085 granting a lot split (lot line adjustment) for 2 parcels located at 4659 and 4699 Christensen Road. A condition of approval required Mr. and Mrs. Carlton convey to St. Lucie County 25' of right-of-way along the entire frontage on Christensen Road. Staff recommended the Board accept the warranty deeds from Mr. and Mrs. Carlton, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and direct staff to record the documents in the public record of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 6. Revocable License Agreement - 718 SE Hidden River Drive - Hidden River Estates - Matthew and Laura Wood - Parcel ID 3427-701-0053-000-8 Mr. and Mrs. Woods are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to be allowed to install a 6' PVC fence with a gate along the side of their property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement and along the rear with a gate within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement. Public Works, Road & Bridge and Engineering have all reviewed the Revocable 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. Wood pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 7. Al Roof Trusses Ltd. Co. - 6 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM Approval of Job Growth Investment Grant Agreement for creation of 28 new jobs. Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed Job Growth Investment Grant (JGIG) agreement with Al Roof Trusses, Ltd., Co. and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. Adopted by Consent Vote 8. ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc. - First Amendment to Job Growth Incentive Grant Agreement to adjust jobs baseline to correspond to State of Florida Qualified Target industry ("QTI") tax refund program jobs baseline. Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed first amendment to Job Growth Incentive Grant Agreement No. 1-003 with ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign the amendment. Adopted by Consent Vote 9. City Electric Supply Co., Inc. - First Amendment to Job Growth Incentive Grant Agreement No. 18-001 to adjust job creation schedule due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed first amendment to Job Growth Incentive Grant Agreement No. 18-001 with City Electric Supply Co., Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign the amendment. Adopted by Consent Vote 10. PB HoldCo, LLC - Job Growth Incentive Grant ("JGIG") Agreement for creation of 200 new jobs. Staff recommended the approve the proposed Job Growth Incentive Grant ("JGIG") Agreement with PB Hold Co, LLC, and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. Adopted by Consent Vote 11. First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with the Fire District - St. Lucie County Sports Complex - EMS Services - Contract C10-03-106 Staff recommended the Board approve the amendment to the interlocal agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. Total cost increase is estimated at $3,000.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 7 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM 12. Revocable License Agreement - 197 NE Jardain Road - River Park - Unit 9 Part B - Jeffrey and Barbara Smith - Parcel ID 3419-565-0035-000-5 Mr. and Mrs. Smith are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to be allowed to install a 6' wood fence with gates along the sides of their property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement and along the rear of their property within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement. Public Works, Road & Bridge and Engineering have all reviewed the revocable 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. Smith pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 13. Revocable License Agreement - 175 SE Lucero Drive - River Park - Unit Five - Alexis Rodriguez and Marlene Daniel - Parcel ID 3419-540-0353-000-3 Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. Daniel are requesting a revocable license agreement to be allowed to install a 6' wood fence with a double gate along the side of their property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement and along the rear of their property within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement. Public Works, Road & Bridge and Engineering have all reviewed the revocable 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. Rodriguez and Ms. Daniel pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 14. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Melville Road Phase 1 - All America Pools, Inc. - 20' of Right -of -Way - Parcel ID 3403-343-0002-000-4 THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX St. Lucie County has designed a plan to improve this poorly drained area, including a large stormwater pond for treatment of runoff. Future phases include paving and drainage improvements for Melville Road to connect to the portion immediately south of Midway Road. However, the County lacks sufficient right-of-way to construct the improvements. St. Lucie County contacted four residents along Melville Road where 20' of additional right-of-way is needed to widen the road. All America Pools, Inc. responded as a willing seller. 8 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM The County presented a Contract for Sale and Purchase to All America Pools, Inc. for $6,000.00, which is 100% of the appraised value of 20' of right-of-way that fronts Melville Road according to Deighan Consultants, the County's independent appraiser. Funds will be made available in: Infrastructure Surtax Capital Stormwater Management -Land -Melville Road Stormwater Phase 1 - 319-3725-561000- 193600. Staff recommended the Board approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase from All America Pools, Inc., authorize the Chair to sign the contract, direct staff to proceed with the closing and record the warranty deed in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 15. Ninth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with City of Port St. Lucie - Traffic Control and Security - St Lucie County Sports Complex - C88-06-074 Staff recommended the Board approve the amendment to the interlocal agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. Adopted by Consent Vote E. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. FY 2020 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Agreement - Requesting Board approval to enter into a funding agreement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urb Development (HUD) in the amount of $992,846.00. Staff recommended Board approval of the FY2020 HUD HOME funding agreement in the amount of $992,84 permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 1. 21-024 Bid Award Petravice Preserve - Land Water Conservation Fund Grant Mike Middlebrook, St. Lucie County Assistant Director of Environmental Resources Department presented this item to the Board. Staff recommended Board approval of the 21-024 bid awards and to develop contracts with the lowest responsive and responsible bidders for the Land Water Conservation Fund grant project to design, permit, and build the following public use amenities at Petravice Preserve 9 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM per the scope of work and the attached bid tabulation: one (1) pedestrian bridge, one (1) canoe/kayak launch, (1) river observation/fishing pier, and one (1) picnic pavilion, and authorization for the Chair to sign the associated documents as approved by County Attorney. The bid awards total $404,269.60 for both contracts, including $282,940.00 to Underwater Engineering Services, Inc and $121,329.60 to Aqua Waste Repairs, Inc of Ft. Pierce, FL. Item was pulled from the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Cathy Townsend recused from item. Chair Dzadovsky passed the gavel to Vice -Chair Sean Mitchell. Commissioner Dzadovsky made a motion to approve (staff recommendation). After the vote, Vice -Chair Mitchell passed the gavel back to Commissioner Dzadovsky, and he retained his position as Chair. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson NAYS: None EXCUSED: Cathy Townsend G. FACILITIES 1. St Lucie County Mets Stadium - Chiller 2 Replacement Staff recommended Board approval to proceed with the Direct Purchase of the chiller via US Communities proposal number 40-125310-20-010 in the amount of $114,791.00 and approve, replacement work by Trane via US Communities #40-125310-20-012 at a cost of $111,385.00, and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1. Waiver for Request for Quote Process Staff recommended Board approval for a waiver of the bid/quote process and to contract with Glen Gray as the Project Manager for the Motorola Solutions, Inc. Premier One Cloud -Based CAD, RMS, & MCT/ MFR system. 101Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM Adopted by Consent Vote I. LIBRARY SERVICES 1. Library Ethernet Service Agreement for Discounted Public Ethernet Staff recommended approval of the AT&T contract providing for library ethernet service and authorization for the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 2. Library Internet Service Agreement for Discounted Public Internet Rates Staff recommended approval of the AT&T contract providing for library internet service and authorization for the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote J. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue Staff recommended approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget by $7,776,328.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Removal of Fixed Assets from Inventory 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. Adopted by Consent Vote 111 Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM K. PARKS & RECREATION 1. Construction/Maintenance Agreement between the Department of Transportation (Department) and St. Lucie County (Construction Coordinator) for Museum Pointe Park Parking Addition Staff recommended Board approval of Construction/Maintenance Agreement between the Department of Transportation (Department) and St. Lucie County (Construction Coordinator), and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Florida Indian Heritage Association Pow -Wow Fee Waiver Staff recommended Board authorization to waive $6,562.50 in Adams Arena & Building A rental fees for the 2020 Florida Indian Heritage Associate Pow -Wow to be held at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds as outlined in the agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Waiver for Southern Things Spring Fling - Request to waive facility use fees for the Havert L. Fenn Center in the amount of $2,220.00. Staff recommended Board approval to waive the facility rental fee of $2,220.00 as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Bonner Rent Waiver Request Due to Shutdown from Covid-19 Staff recommended waiving 100% of the monthly lease and utility payments for the time Fairwinds was closed through June 4, 2020 since no inside dining was permitted. June 5th through September 24th, staff is recommending 50% of the lease and utility payments be made. September 25th through December 31st staff is recommending that 100% of the lease and utility payments be collected since there were no longer any restrictions on dining. Total financial impact to Fairwinds is $8,438.90. Adopted by Consent Vote 12 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM 5. White City Park Shoreline Stabilization - Phase I Grant Application Resolution $49,150.00 Staff recommended Board approval of Resolution for Assistance 2021 under the Florida Inland Navigation District Waterways Assistance Program as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote L. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Emergency Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Bid Waiver Staff recommended Board approval of waiver of the Bid/Quote process to Section 8.1 A(1) under the Purchasing Policy Procedure Manual, allow contract with Computer Power Systems Incorporated and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Letter of Intent not to Extend Agreement with Central Square Technologies, LLC. - PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING Item was pulled from the Consent Agenda M. PUBLIC UTILITIES Waive Formal Bid Process and Award CDM Work Authorization No. 11 - Deep Injection Well (DIW) Acidizing - to remove clogging of the injection zone formation and lower operating pressures. Staff recommended Board approval to waive the formal bid process and authorization for the Chair to execute CDM Smith Work Authorization No. 11 Contract C19-09-790 for professional engineering services for a combined not -to -exceed total cost of $257,715.00 after final review and approval by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Award Masteller & Moler Work Authorization No. 18 - for the Force Main System Extensions to Serve the Wave Park on Midway Road Staff recommended approval of the work authorization by Masteller & Moler, Inc in the amount of $95,150.00. 13 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Award Bid No. 21-028 for Underground Services for the St. Lucie County Utilities District to Meeks Plumbing, Inc. Staff recommended Board approval of the award of Bid No. 20-028 for Underground Services for the St. Lucie County Utilities District to Meeks Plumbing, Inc., and authorization for the Chair to sign the contracts as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote N. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Prima Vista Boulevard Milling & Resurfacing & Prima Vista Boulevard Drainage West of US 1- Acceptance of Project - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX Staff recommended Board acceptance of the Prima Vista Boulevard Milling & Resurfacing project and authorization by the Chair for final approval by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Old Dixie Highway Bridge over Taylor Creek Replacement Design Consulting Services Negotiated Contract - Authorization to Award to Kisinger Campo & Associates in the amount of $688,937.17 - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX Staff recommended Board approval to award contract in the amount of $688,937.17 and issue notice to proceed for Kisinger Campo and Associate for the design of the Old Dixie Highway Bridge over Taylor Creek and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Edwards Road Reconstruction: Oleander Avenue to Us#1- THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX Staff recommended Board approval of no cost Change Order No. 1 to contract C20-09-516 and time extension of 106 calendar days for permitting; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 14 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM O. SHERIFF'S OFFICE 1. Authorization to Accept the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Grant Staff recommended that the Board approve and authorize the acceptance of the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) - Countywide (2020-JAGC-STLU-6-5R-038) in the amount of $30,718. Adopted by Consent Vote 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Ordinance No. 21-006 - Amending the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances Chapter 50 Water Services, Article II - Vessel Rental and Water Safety to revise the definition of Idle Speed, Area of Enforcement, and Provide for Penalties to establish Idle Speed No Wake Boating Safety Zones at the North Causeway Island Banty Saunders Waterway - ATTACHMENTS UPDATED Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney presented this item to the Board. Florida Statutes §327.46(1)(b) authorizing St. Lucie County to establish Idle Speed No Wake boating safety zones by ordinance without additional agency approval within 500 feet of public boat ramps. Recent boating safety concerns were brought to the attention of St. Lucie County officials around the North Causeway Island Banty Saunders Waterway. Therefore, St. Lucie County has elected to establish Idle Speed No Wake boating safety zones around North Causeway Island Banty Saunders Waterway. Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed draft ordinance. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 15 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM B. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. St. Lucie County Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Renewal Application - Stellar Transport - ATTACHMENTS ADDED Ron Parrish, Public Safety Director presented this item to the Board. The Stellar Transport renewal application as reviewed by the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council on February 18, 2021, the application follows the standards of review outlined in Section 18-54 of the St. Lucie Code of Ordinances. Accordingly, the council voted 6-0 to approve the application. The Public Safety Director has notified the City Managers of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie of the pending application. To date, no response has been received from the cities. Staff recommended the Board determine the renewal application of Stellar Transport for a Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity meeting the standard review outlined in Section 18-56, approval of the application, and authorize the Chair to sign the Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 2. St. Lucie County Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Renewal Application - Transmobility, LLC - ATTACHMENTS ADDED Ron Parrish, Public Safety Director presented this item to the Board. The Transmobility, LLC renewal application was reviewed by the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council on February 18, 2021, the application follows the standards of review outlined in Section 18-54 of the St. Lucie Code of Ordinances. Accordingly, the council voted 6-0 to approve the application. The Public Safety Director has notified the City Managers of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie of the pending application. To date, no response has been received from the cities. Staff recommended the Board determine the renewal application of Transmobility, LLC for a Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity meets the standards of review outlined in Section 18-56, approve the application, and authorize the Chair to 16 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM sign the Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: 10. REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNTY ATTORNEY APPROVE Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend None None 1. St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District - ATTACHMENTS UPDATED Resolution No. 21-050-A Amending and Supplementing Resolution No. 13-232A to Modify the Definition of the Term "Cost of Operation and Maintenance" and Resolution No. 21-050-B which would become effective upon Retirement of the Series 2013 Bonds and would more fully change the Gross Revenue and Cost of Operation and Maintenance and Maintenance Definitions Dan McIntyre, County Attorney presented this item to the Board. The Water and Sewer District adopted Resolution No. 13-232A providing the issuance of District Utility System Revenue Bonds. Including a definition of the "Cost of Operation and Maintenance" of the District's water and sewer system to comply with the rate covenant and meeting the additional bonds test. Expenses for other post -employment benefits and pension payments are required to be accrued as current expenses the district intends to make these payments on a pay-as-you-go basis in the future. Adoption of the draft resolution will have no financial impact. Staff recommended that the Board adopt Resolution No. 21- 050-A and 21-050-B, as drafted by the County's Bond Counsel. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy 17 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 2. Interlocal Agreement with City of Fort Pierce - Ilous Ellis Park Project Dan McIntyre, County Attorney presented this item to the Board. On September 22, 1998, the City and the County entered into an interlocal agreement wherein the County agreed to operate and maintain the Ilous Ellis Park including all existing park elements the municipal pool, four (4) basketball courts, restroom facilities, little league training facility, playground equipment, football field with concession stand and press box and parking lots under City standards. The City and the County were approached by a private donor referred to as Mack who is interested in funding the design and construction of a substantial improvement to the Park. The City intends to enter into a memorandum of understanding or other contractual arrangements with Mack wherein Mack will provide the City with sufficient funds for the City to design, permit and award a contract to a licensed contractor to construct the Project. The City has agreed to coordinate with the County in the design and construction of the Project and the County has agreed to operate and maintain the Project upon completion. Staff recommended that the Board approve the interlocal agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 3. CARES Act Funding Agreement FY2271 - Ratification of Amendment No. 2 - C20-06-420 Dan McIntyre, County Attorney presented this item to the Board. On June 18, 2020, the Board approved an agreement between the County and the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management for a funding agreement under the Coronavirus Relief Fund created by the CARES Act, section 601(d) of the Social Security Act. The Agreement expired on December 30, 2020, but the Division and the County desire to reinstate and extend the term of the Agreement. As proposed, the new term of the Agreement will be from March 1, 2020, through February 28, 2021. The extended - term allows the County more time to provide the Division with background information concerning the County's use of CARES Act funds. Staff recommended that the Board ratify the Chair's approval of OR BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM Amendment No. 2 to the CARES Act Funding Agreement Y2271 effective February 28, 2021. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 4. Resolution No. 21-046 - Ratification of the County Administrator's Order No. 21-005 regarding Retaining CareHere, LLC to provide Vaccine Administration Services Dan McIntyre, County Attorney presented this item to the Board. On March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public Safety Director declared a State of Local Emergency COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Paragraph 2 of the St. Lucie County Declaration of Emergency provides that the County Administrator may take all actions necessary and appropriate to protect human life and property, to the extent necessary to accommodate the emergency. Staff recommended the Board approve Resolution No. 21- 046 ratifying the County Administrator's Order No. 21-005 dated February 18, 2021, retaining CareHere, LLC to provide vaccine administrative services. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: APPROVE Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend None None 5. Resolution No. 21-053 - Ratification of the County Administrator's Order No. 21-006 regarding Retaining St. Lucie County Health Access Network dba HANDS of St. Lucie County to provide Vaccine Administration Services Dan McIntyre, County Attorney presented this item to the Board. On March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public Safety Director declared a State of Local Emergency COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. 19 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM Paragraph 2 of the St. Lucie County Declaration of Emergency provides that the County Administrator may take all actions necessary and appropriate to protect human life and property, to the extent necessary to accommodate the emergency. Staff recommended the Board approve Resolution No. 21- 053 ratifying the County Administrator's Order No. 21-006 dated March 9, 2021, retaining HANDS of St. Lucie County to provide vaccine administrative services. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 6. Permission to Advertise - Repeal of Ordinance No. 2020-021- County Mask Ordinance - ADD ON Dan McIntyre, County Attorney presented this item to the Board. On July 28, 2020, the majority of the Board adopted Ordinance No. 2020-021 providing for mandatory requirements for face coverings in public places. At the Board's March 16, 2021, Informal Meeting, the majority of the Board indicated a desire to hold a public hearing on April 6, 2021, to consider whether to repeal Ordinance No. 2020- 021. Staff recommended that the Board grant permission to advertise a public hearing on April 6, 2021, at 6:00 pm. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Administrative Approval Update from PDS Director 20 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM Leslie Olson, Planning & Development Services Director presented this item to the Board. A brief presentation on items approved by the PDS Director during the previous month. • Development Approval: Gated entry to Atlantis by the Sea on South Hutchinson Island • Executive Order Extensions: 120 Multi -Family Unit Project East of U.S. 1 and Prima Vista Boulevard • Executive Order Extension: Tilton Road Dog Retreat • Development Order: Tollefson Lot Split The purpose is to notify the BOCC of upcoming projects that qualified for Administrative approval. No formal vote is necessary for this agenda item. The item was presented to the Board for informational purposes only. C. PUBLIC UTILITIES 1. Bid Waiver and Sole Source Determination FY 20-21 George Landry, Director of Public Utilities presented to the Board. St. Lucie County Solid Waste Public Utilities Department owns and operates Water Utility Plants that purchase parts and/or services that can only be obtained from one vendor. Per the St. Lucie County Purchasing Manual, these vendors are deemed sole source. The vendors are as follows: • Barneys Pumps • Chemical Injection Technologies • Dave Symonds & Associates • Hydra Service • Marinco Biossay • WES Tech Engineering Inc • Xylem Water Solution USA Staff recommended Board approval of bid waiver and sole source determination for the purchase of parts, service, and supplies for the care and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plants listed vendors. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson SECONDER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy 21 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 AM Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 9am in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 9am in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 12. MOTION TO ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books that are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request. 22 1