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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:
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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
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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
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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
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*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
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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. -
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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