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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
April 20, 2021 Convened: 9:00 A.M.
Adjourned: 11:43 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Chair Chris Dzadovsky District No. 1
Present
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky, Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell, Commissioner District 3
Linda Bartz, Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson, Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
so 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 and Communications Director
Erick Gill, Communications Division Director
George Landry, Solid Waste Division Director
Bethany Grubbs, Planning Technician
Patrick Dayan, Water Quality Division Manager
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 Dzadovsky opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the
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Board.
Steve Navasetta presented the Board with information regarding WastePro garbage collection.
John Focello presented the Board with information regarding swale maintenance.
Albert Swartz presented the Board with information regarding swale maintenance.
Teresa Hall presented the Board with information regarding the Mask Ordinance.
Robert Mucklow presented the Board with information regarding the distribution of Cares Act Funding.
Sue Buckland presented the Board with information regarding WastePro garbage collection.
Debra Mucklow presented the Board with information regarding the Mask Ordinance.
Nancy Gorniewicz presented the Board with information regarding Indian River Estates swale
maintenance.
John Muldo presented the Board with information regarding the Mask Ordinance.
Debra Swanson presented the Board with information regarding the Mask Ordinance, Care Act Funding,
and Strategic Planning.
There being no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed public comment.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
A. Board of County Commissioners' minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of March 23, 2021.
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
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A. Resolution No. 21-061- a resolution proclaiming the month of April 2021 as "Child Abuse Prevention
Month" and recognizes Hibiscus Children's Center's Founder LaVaughn Tilton for "35 Years of Serving
Children" 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 Matt Markley - CEO of Hibiscus
Children's Center, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
B. Resolution No. 21-086 - a resolution proclaiming the month of April 2021 as "Sexual Assault Awareness
Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution, and
it passed unanimously. Chair Dzadovsky presented the proclamation to the Staff of Inner Truth Project,
Jessica Bright, Director of Ingenuity, and Founder and Executive Director Mindi Fetterman, who thanked
the Board and accepted the proclamation.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
C. Resolution No. 21-109 - a resolution Declaring April 28, 2021, as "Workers Memorial Day" in St. Lucie
County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution, and
it passed unanimously. Chair Dzadovsky presented the proclamation to the President of Treasure Coast
FLARA and President of New York State United Teachers Retiree Counsel 43 Felicia Bruce, and AFL-CIO
Labor Liaison United Way Palm Beach County Melissa Wise, who thanked the Board and accepted the
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proclamation.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
7. PRESENTATIONS
APPROVE
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
Townsend
None
None
A. Use of CARES Act and Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds
Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator, presented this item to the Board.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (2020) provided fast and direct economic
assistance for American workers, families, small businesses, and industries. The CARES Act implemented
various programs to address issues related to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides financial
assistance directly to residents of St. Lucie County to include non -profits, municipalities, small
businesses, and places of worship. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and the Mortgage
Assistance Program provide up to twelve (12) months of financial assistance to be used for rent (past
due, current month), up to three (3) months of future rent if funding is available, and utilities. St. Lucie
County directly received $24,994,659 over two allotments from the Florida Division of Emergency
Management (FDEM) throughout the funding allocation. The remaining portion granted to St. Lucie
County can be used towards other initiatives as determined by the Board of County Commissioners based
on the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) guidelines.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is a $ 1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by the 117th
United States Congress and signed into law on March 11, 2021. The anticipated direct allocations to St.
Lucie County for additional programs to occur under the American Rescue Plan include the other funding
opportunities for individuals and businesses. The estimated distributions are:
• St. Lucie County $63.6 million
• St. Lucie Public Schools $65.2 Million (Administered thru the State)
• Port St. Lucie $24 million
• Fort Pierce $13 million
• St. Lucie Village $142,597 (Administered thru the State)
These funds will be allocated directly to the Counties from the United States Dept of Treasury. The State
and local governments will be required to provide periodic reporting to the United States Department of
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Treasury; the deadline to spend funds will be December 31, 2024.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
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
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 26 & 27
Adopted by Consent Vote
B. AIR & SEAPORT
1. Grant and Grant Resolution Acceptance - Seaport Terminal Improvements
This Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) Amendment is for the design, bidding, and
construction phase of the Port Terminal Improvement Project, at the Port of Fort Pierce. Under this
grant, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be providing funding of $564,972.00, with
a $564,972.00.00 local match provided by St. Lucie County. The project will improve or replace the
terminal building and its surrounding terminal area to prepare the space for vessel maintenance,
repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations.
Staff recommended Board approval for the Terminal Improvement Public Transportation Grant
Agreement (PTGA) grant resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign these documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
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This is a request to have the Chair sign the Certificate of Participation and the 51% Letter for the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
Staff recommended that the Board approve the County's participation as the coordinating unit of
government in the FDLE 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Second Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Recreation Facilities Mutual Use Agreement
C98-05-564
Staff recommended that the Board approve the Second Amendment to the First Amended and
Restated Recreation Facilities Mutual Use Agreement with the St. Lucie County School Board and
authorize the Chair to sign the documents subject to final review and approval by the County
Attorney's office.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Melville Road Phase 1- Kelvin John Gray - 20' of Right -of -Way - Parcel
ID 3403-343-0001-010-0 - 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 runoff treatment. 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' additional right-of-way is
needed to widen the road. Kelvin John Gray responded as a willing seller.
The County presented a Contract for Sale and Purchase to Kelvin John Gray for $15,000.00, 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 Kelvin John Gray,
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
4. Revocable License Agreement - 181 SE EL Sito Court - River Park - Unit Five - Brenda Jones - Parcel ID
3419-540-0305-000-2
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Ms. Jones is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to be allowed to install a 6' wood fence, 4'
chain -link fence, and a gate along the side of her property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility
Easement and along the rear of her property within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement.
Public Works, Road & Bridge, Water Quality, 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 Ms. Jones pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie
County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
5. Revocable License Agreement - 5205 Paleo Pines Circle - Holiday Pines Subdivision Phase II-B -
Lynne M. Rhodewalt - Parcel ID 1312-801-0151-000-3
Ms. Rhodewalt is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install a 6' wood fence and a
gate along the side of her property within the County's 7.5' Drainage Easement and along the rear of
her property within the County's 10' Utility Easement.
Public Works, Road & Bridge, Water Quality, 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 Ms. Rhodewalt pay to record the agreement in the public records of St.
Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
6. Revocable License Agreement - 860 SW Airoso Boulevard - River Park - Unit Six - Angela and Michael
Hoile - Parcel ID 3419-545-0074-000-8
Mr. and Mrs. Hoile are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to be allowed to install a 6' wood
fence and a gate along the side of their property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement.
Public Works, Road & Bridge, Water Quality, 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. Hoile pay to record the agreement in the public records of St.
Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
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7. Revocable License Agreement - 401 SE Solaz Avenue - River Park - Unit Six - Francisco Gutierrez -
Parcel ID 3419-545-0035-000-3
Mr. Gutierrez is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to be allowed to install a 6' wood fence
with a double gate along the side of his property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement and
along the rear of his property within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement.
Public Works, Road & Bridge, Water Quality, 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. Gutierrez pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie
County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
8. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Melville Road Phase 1 - Pamela Groothouse - 20' of Right -of -Way -
Parcel ID 3403-343-0003-000-1
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 runoff treatment. 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' additional right-of-way is
needed to widen the road. Pamela Groothouse responded as a willing seller.
The County presented a Contract for Sale and Purchase to Pamela Groothouse for $12,000.00, 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 Pamela Groothouse,
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
9. Escheated Property - Transfer to St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
Parcel ID 3420-560-0566-000-5 - 1697 SW Taurus Lane
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Parcel ID 3420-615-0451-000-3 - 362 SE Atlas Terrace
Staff recommended that the Board approve the resolution, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution
and county deed transferring two parcels to St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity, Inc., and record the
Resolution and County Deed in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
10. ACCEL International Holdings, Inc. - Job Growth Incentive Grant (JGIG) Agreement for Creation of 125
New Jobs
Staff recommended approving the proposed Job Growth Incentive Grant (JGIG) Agreement with
ACCEL International Holdings, Inc. and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.
Item was pulled from the Consent Agenda prior to the meeting.
11. American Concrete Industries, Inc. - Job Growth Incentive Grant (JGIG) Agreement for Creation of 15
New Jobs
Staff recommended to approve the proposed Job Growth Incentive Grant (JGIG) Agreement with
American Concrete Industries, Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.
Item was pulled from the Consent Agenda prior to the meeting.
12. Oculus Surgical, Inc. - Job Growth Incentive Grant (JGIG) Agreement for Creation of 50 New Jobs
Staff recommended to approve the proposed Job Growth Incentive Grant (JGIG) Agreement with
Oculus Surgical, Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.
Item was pulled from the Consent Agenda prior to the meeting.
13. Savannah Road Animal Shelter - Approval of Revised Agreement with Sunrise Humane Society, Inc. to
Provide Animal Shelter Services to the County
Ron Parrish, Public Safety and Communications Director, presented this item to the Board. On March
23, 2021, the Board approved a proposed agreement with Sunrise Humane Society, Inc. to provide
shelter services to animals delivered to the Savannah Road Shelter by Animal Safety Officers and
County residents. Following the Board's action, the Humane Society requested the agreement be
revised to change the payment schedule to provide for monthly payments to be made in advance
rather than in arrears and delete the provision for wildlife euthanasia. Staff recommended the Board
approve the revised agreement with Sunrise Humane Society, Inc., in lieu of the agreement approved
on March 23, 2021, and authorize the Chair to sign the revised agreement
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A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
14. Permission to Advertise - Update to Ordinance No. 10-025 - Amending the St. Lucie County
Sustainability District ordinance to expand the types of qualifying improvements and allow for the
financing of qualifying improvements for both new and existing structures in accordance with section
163.08, Florida Statutes.
Staff recommended the Board grant permission to advertise the proposed Ordinance, as drafted by
the County Attorney, for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners.
Adopted by Consent Vote
D. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Grant Acceptance - Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 - Seniors and Individuals with
Disabilities Capital Assistance Program. These funds will be allocated for the purpose of purchasing
one new para-transit bus to provide services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. The total
project cost is an estimated $72,515.00. The County's share will be an estimated $16,375.00 from the
Public Transit Municipal Taxing Unit (MSTU), which includes the 10% local match required by FDOT.
The local funds are more than the 10% (estimated $6,238.00) match due to the cost of the vehicle.
The vehicle's estimated cost of $72,515.00 is more than the award for the grant that is $62,378.00. The
local funds will have to make up the estimated $10,137.00 difference in addition to the 10% local
match.
Staff recommended Board acceptance of the Federal Transit Administration's Section 5310 Program
(awarded by the Florida Department of Transportation, FDOT) in the amount of $62,378.00, approval
of the budget resolution, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Creation of a Grant Funded Housing Program Specialist Position to Assist with the administration of
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the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury
Staff recommended Board authorization to create a grant -funded Housing Program Specialist position
within the Housing Division at an estimated cost of $84,149.42.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Housing Rehabilitation Program Bid Award of $67,365.00 Funded with the HOME Investment
Partnership Program and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program
Staff recommended board approval to award ITB 2021-1 to De La Hoz Builders for $67,365.00 and
approval for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
E. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
1. Boy Scouts of America Gulfstream Council - Facility Use Agreement
Staff recommended approval of the renewal of the facility use agreement between St. Lucie County,
Gulfstream Council of the Boy Scouts of American, Florida Communities Trust, and the Chair's
authorization to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Florida Department of Corrections Work Program Contract #W1217
Staff recommended approval of the State of Florida Department of Corrections Work Squad contract
#W1217, replacing contract #W1030 and continuing essential services for three (3) years, which covers
services from October 9, 2021, to October 8, 2024.
The Florida Department of Corrections work squad contract is vital to continually providing the
resources required to perform labor intensive trail maintenance, invasive species control, site clean-
ups, hazard tree removal, fence maintenance, and general maintenance as needed. In addition, the
work squad has assisted Staff with mission -critical reforestation, landscaping, and habitat restoration
projects.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Petravice Preserve Restroom
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Staff recommended Board approval to piggyback Lake County Contract #16-0214 to purchase a
Pre -cast Logan Single Plumbed Restroom with upgrades per proposal KT-2021-028 (attached) from
Leesburg Concrete Company for Petravice Preserve restroom in the amount of $62,727.00 as outlined
in this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney. The design of this single plumbed restroom structure is ADA compliant and will help
meet the County's need for facilities with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in mind. This
restroom will be placed at Petravice Preserve and is an essential part of providing comfort and
meeting the needs of the public visiting this site.
Adopted by Consent Vote
F. FACILITIES
1. Design Services for the Build Out of the Ground Floor Unfinished Space at Building C of the Downtown
Court Complex
Staff recommended Board approval of the proposal from A Architects for Design Services for Ground
Floor unfinished space of approximately 3022 square feet at St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts building in
the amount of $58,500.00, and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County
Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Design Services to Relocate Road and Bridge Traffic and Sign Shop Operations
Staff recommended Board approval to re -allocated $40,000.00 from the Transportation Trust Fund
Contingency and Reserve to the design project account for award of the proposal from Nyarko
Architectural Group for design services to build out (4) offices, Sign Workshop Room with equipment
storage and shelving area in the vacant 4,800 square feet Carpenter Shop in the amount of
$39,820.00.
Adopted by Consent Vote
G. 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 $3,175,448.00.
Adopted by Consent Vote
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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
and St. Lucie County Property Appraiser.
Adopted by Consent Vote
H. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Peter W. Busch Family Foundation Concert & Rodeo Fee Waiver $1,800.00
Staff recommended Board authorization to waive the $1800.00 for the rental fees of Adams Arena for
2020 Peter W. Busch Family Foundation Rodeo & Concert Event to be held at the St. Lucie County
Fairgrounds on April 23, 2021 as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair
to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Revenue Software - PerfectMind - $20,000.00 Cost (MSTU) for Set-up
Staff recommended that the Board approve a total project cost of $100,000, which includes $20,000
for set-up/incidentals, plus a 5-year contract, and authorize the Chair to sign and approve the
PerfectMind contract, as attached.
Adopted by Consent Vote
I. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Request to Approve a Contract with CrediTech by 'Piggybacking' on the City of Port St. Lucie Contract for
Debt Collection Services of Code Enforcement Liens
Staff recommended the Board approve the piggyback contract between St. Lucie County and CrediTech.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Request Permission to Advertise - Text Amendment to the Land Development Code, Section
7.10.16(Q.1.d) Recreational Vehicle Parks regarding new construction or substantial improvement of
any residential structure.
Staff recommended the Board grant permission to advertise the proposed text amendment for the
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first of three public hearings with the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 20, 2021, at 6:00 P.M.,
or soon thereafter as may be heard.
Adopted by Consent Vote
J. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. 911 Public Safety Communications Center Enhancements
Staff recommended Board approval of an agreement with AVI-SPL to purchase, install and program
enhancement equipment in the amount of $180,721.28 and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
K. PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Capital Equipment Purchase - Air Burners Model S330 Refractory Lined Firebox with an Ash Rake for
Yard Waste Disposal
Staff recommended the Board authorize Staff to purchase an Air Burners Firebox with an Ash Rake for
$187,287.66 in accordance with Sourcewell contract #050119-KMP upon review and approval by the
County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. CityBase Kiosk - Provide 24 / 7 access for customer bill pay
Staff recommended Board approval of this agreement for $84,000.00, waiving the formal bid process
and authorize the Chair to sign the contract after final review and approval by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Capital Equipment Purchase - 2022 Mack Roll -Off Truck
Staff recommended the Board authorize Staff to purchase a 2022 Mack Roll -Off Truck in accordance
with Florida Sheriffs State Bid No. FSA20-VEH18.0 upon review and approval by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
L. PUBLIC WORKS
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1. Floyd Johnson Emergency Culvert Replacement
Staff recommended Board acceptance of the Floyd Johnson Emergency Culvert Replacement
Project and authorization for the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Bid Award No. 21-023 Oleander Avenue Sidewalk from Midway Road to South Market Avenue - THIS
PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX
Staff recommended Board approval to award Bid No. 21-023 Oleander Avenue Sidewalk from Midway
Road to South Market Avenue to DP Development LLC in the amount of $1,439,036.67, increase the
project budget an additional $221,000.00, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Award Work Authorization to Kimley-Horn and Associates in the Amount of $160,950.00 for Design
and Permitting of the Lennard/Tilton Road Drainage Improvements
Staff recommended Board approval for Work Authorization No. 5 for Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
in an amount not to exceed a total of $160,950.00, and Staff further recommends an increase to the
project budget in the amount of $2,144,950.00, authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Award of Bid No. 21-031, Restoration Dredging - Taylor Creek Dredging Project
Staff recommended Board approval to award the bid to Waterfront Property Services, LLC, d.b.a. Gator
Dredging in the amount of $2,721,884.00 and establish the project budget of $2,996,884.00 (includes
water testing and construction management services) for Taylor Creek Restoration Dredging Project
and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
5. Approval of the project budget increase to include the funding for construction management services
of the Immokalee Road at FPFWCD Canal 5 Culvert Replacement Project - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY
THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX
Staff recommended Board approval of the project budget to be increased by an additional $21,200.00
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for Immokalee Road at FPFWCD Canal No. 5 Culvert Replacement Project to include the funding of
Work Authorization No. 1 to Dredging & Marine Consultants, LLC for construction management
services.
Adopted by Consent Vote
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Proposed Ordinance - Amending Chapter 32, Public Property, to create Article VII, "Affordable Housing
Property Sales and Leasing Standards and Procedures."
Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, presented this item to the Board. Section 125.379, Florida Statutes,
requires the County to identity county -owned property suitable for affordable housing every three
years. The statute further establishes procedures for the sale and lease of such property to use and
develop the identified parcels for permanently affordable housing. The County ordinance does not
specifically address the disposition by sale or lease of the properties identified for affordable housing.
The proposed Ordinance would amend Chapter 32 to create Article VII, "Affordable Housing Property
Sales and Leasing Standards and Procedures." Staff recommended the Board adopts proposed
Ordinance No. 21-07 as drafted.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Proposed Text Amendment to Land Development Code, Section 7.10.12 - Scrap, Waste, Recycling
Operations
Bethany Grubbs, Planning & Development Services Planner, and Leslie Olson, Planning & Development
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Services Director, presented this item to the Board.
A petition submitted by Engineering Design and Construction, Inc., on behalf of Richard Sampson and
Lucky 13 Holdings, LLC, requesting a Text Amendment to Land Development Code Section 7.10.12 for
Scrap, Waste, Recycling Operations. The Text Amendment proposes to amend the supplemental
standards for land clearing and yard trash recycling operations to allow an alternative clean stabilized
surface as the base area for stockpile staging, in addition to a concrete or asphalt surface, and to allow
the access aisles between the stockpiles to be constructed of other paved surface that is acceptable to
the County, in addition to a concrete or asphalt surface. - Adoption Reading
Staff recommended the Board adopt Ordinance 2021-012, amending the supplemental standards for
land clearing and yard trash recycling operations to allow an alternative clean stabilized surface as the
base area for stockpile staging, in addition to a concrete or asphalt surface; and to allow the access
aisles between the stockpiles to be constructed of other paved surfaces that is acceptable to the
County, in addition to a concrete or asphalt surface.
Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. The following people addressed
the Board.
• Brad Curry
There being no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed (4) to (1).
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
APPROVE
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky
None
1. Urban Institute Upward Mobility Cohort Project
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Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator, presented this item to the Board. St Lucie County
responded to a Request For Proposal to apply for the Upward Mobility Cohort (UMC) project. The Board
was notified that St. Lucie County was selected to be one of 8 counties across the United States to
participate in this project. The Upward Mobility Cohort (UMC) project is a private foundation -funded
initiative through the Urban Institute in Washington DC. The project intends to narrow inequities and
support upward mobility out of poverty. Staff recommended the Board approve the County's
participation in the Upward Mobility Cohort project.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER
AYES:
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
APPROVE
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
Townsend
None
None
1. Resolution No. 21-100 - Ratification of the Public Safety Director's Declaration of Emergency Extensions -
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Dan McIntyre County Attorney and Ron Parrish Public Safety and Communications Director 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 with the St. Lucie County Declaration of Emergency.
Staff recommended the Board approve Resolution No. 21-014 ratifying extensions to the Public Safety
Director's Declaration of Emergency dated January 5, 2021, January 12, 2021, January 19, 2021, January
26, 2021, February 2, 2021, February 9, 2021, February 16, 2021, February 23, 2021, March 2, 2021,
March 9, 2021, March 16, 2021, March 23, 2021, and March 30, 2021.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVE
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
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Townsend
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
2. Resolution No. 21-101 - Ratification of the Public Safety Director's Declaration of Emergency Extensions
- Hurricane Isaias
Dan McIntyre County Attorney and Ron Parrish Public Safety and Communications Director presented
this item to the Board. On August 1, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public Safety Director declared a State of
Local Emergency Hurricane Isaias with the St. Lucie County Declaration of Emergency. Staff
recommended the Board approve Resolution No. 21-013 ratifying extensions to the Pubic Safety
Director's Declaration of Emergency dated January 2, 2021, January 9, 2021, January 16, 2021, January
23, 2021, January 30, 2021, February 6, 2021, February 13, 2021, February 20, 2021, and February 27,
2021.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
3. Stormwater Management - Private Improvement within County -Owned Right -of -Way at 656 Hidden
River Drive, Port St. Lucie
Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney, and Patrick Dayan Water and Quality Division Manager,
presented this item to the Board. July 16, 2019, St. Lucie County entered into a contract with
Environmental Land Development, Inc. to generally provide enhanced swale maintenance, culvert
installation, and asphalt and concrete work. According to the agreement, the County requested
Environmental Land Development, Inc. to perform swale maintenance on Hidden River Drive. Before
starting the project, all owners of failing culverts on Hidden River Drive were contacted and requested
to replace their culverts. A survey confirmed the retaining wall had been built by the owner four to five
feet in the County -owned right of way without any permit and no license agreement. The property
owner was sent a notification on February 17, 2021, asking that he remove the wall within 30 days, and
the owner has objected to removing the wall. The property owner was advised if the County has to
remove those sections within the County's right-of-way, they will not be responsible for any damages
incurred during removal efforts, and compensation will not be provided.
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Based on the determination by Public Works staff that the wall within the County's right of way impedes
Swale maintenance and increases the potential for flooding, Staff recommended the Board authorize
the removal of the retaining wall in the County Right -of -Way at 656 Hidden River Drive in Port St. Lucie
with no compensation being afforded to the owner for removal, either replacement or reinstatement of
the improvements, as the wall was installed without permission, without a permit, and without a
license agreement.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
APPROVE
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
Townsend
None
None
4. Emergency Order No. 20-044 - An Order of the County Administrator Requiring Face Coverings be worn
in County Buildings
Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, presented this item to the Board. On April 6, 2021, a majority of the
Board voted to repeal the County mask ordinance. The order will take effect on May 10, 2021;
individuals who visit County operations will no longer be required to wear face coverings but will be
strongly encouraged to wear a mask and keep a sanitized distance. The repeal will not affect the
internal operations of constitutional officers and other local governments not associated with the
County. No formal vote is necessary for this agenda item, and Staff recommended that the Board
provide direction on Emergency Order No. 20-044.
C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Administrative Approval Update from PDS Director
Leslie Olson, Planning & Development Services Director, presented this item to the Board. A brief
presentation on items approved by the Planning & Development Services during the previous month.
• Harbour Ridge Lakeside Activity Center: Minor Adjustment to Final PUD
• Class A Mobile Home Permit: Kylie & Christopher Fasnacht — 8922 Carlton Rd.
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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.
D. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Water Quality Assessment for St. Lucie County
Patrick Dayan, Public Works Assistant Director, Marcy Frick, and Matt Shelton presented this item to
the Board. St. Lucie County was assigned nutrient reductions for both the Indian River Lagoon and the
St. Lucie River Estuary. The Water Quality Assessment projects are conceptual and address urban
stormwater runoff loads, focusing on the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAPs). Discussed also were
wastewater loads from septic systems and nutrient loads from muck resuspension. The County
provided projects to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to achieve a portion of
the total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus (TP) reductions for each BMAP, but projects are needed.
The primary purpose of this Water Quality Assessment is to provide information on potential projects,
including estimated nutrient reductions and costs. The strong return on the investment of 74 to 1,
meaning that every dollar spent made to implement projects, will help restore these vital water bodies
within St. Lucie County at a return of $74 in economic value. Staff recommended the Board's approval
of the Water Quality Assessment document as a Basin Management Action (BMAP) guidance
mechanism. The document will be used as a template to review, select, and implement future BMAP-
based County projects based on funding availability. The potential projects will need to be further
developed by the County, and other data collection and engineering are required to refine the load
reductions and costs. Additional, projects to meet the full Basin Management Action (BMAP) required
reductions will be identified through future efforts.
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
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
2. Artificial Reef Program Tug Singleton - Proposed Work Authorization with McCulley Marine Services for
Phase 1 Services
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James Oppenborn, Coastal Resources Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. St. Lucie County
has the opportunity to deploy the Tug Singleton as an artificial reef. The owner of the tug is McCulley
Maine Services and is currently dry-docked in Merritt Island. The county staff proposes to proceed with
the deployment of the tug in two phases. Phase 1 would involve towing the tug from Merritt Island to
St. Lucie and offloading light materials at Harbor Pointe. The estimated cost of towing the tug is less
than $50,000.00. Phase 2 would involve preparing the tug for deployment and deploying the tug. The
estimated cost of Phase 2 is approximately $100,000.00.
Staff recommended that the Board approve the attached Work Authorization with McCulley and
authorize the Chair to sign the Work Authorization. Staff recommended that the Board direct staff to
negotiate a work authorization with McCulley for Phase 2 services, to be presented to the Board for
review before implementing Phase 2.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER
AYES:
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVE
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
Townsend
None
None
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 6
P.M. 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, May 11, 2021, at 9
A.M. 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, May 18, 2021, at 9
A.M. in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
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D. County offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021, in observance of Memorial Day.
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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