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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 05.18.2021t oLUCE1� c4' o R'° BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting May 18, 2021 Convened: 9:01 AM Adjourned: 10:50 am 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:01 am by Chair Chris Dzadovsky District No.1 Present Commissioner Cathy Townsend District 5, Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson District 4, Commissioner Sean Mitchell District 2, Commissioner Linda Bartz District 3, Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky District 1 Also Present Howard Tipton, County Administrator Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney Leslie Olson, Planning and Development Services Director Ron Parrish, Public Safety and Communications Director Shai Francis, Clerk and Comptroller Finance Director Michelle R. Miller, Clerk and Comptroller George Landry, Solid Waste Division Director Patrick Dayan, Water Quality Division Manager Christine Neese, Deputy Chief Administrator Stan Payne, Director of Port and Airport Doug Baber, HR Manager Daniel Retherford, Facilities Director Kori Benton, Senior Planner Jessica Parrish, President, and CEO of United Way Matt Baum, Parks and Recreation Director Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary 2. INVOCATION The County Administrator led the invocation. BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM 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. Loving Care Young Achievers Academy Students presented the Board with a hardback book they made for the City of Fort Pierce. David O'Brien presented the Board with information regarding the Project Lift Program opening in St. Lucie County. Mark Gotz presented the Board with information regarding the distribution of Cares Act Funding. Joe Edge presented the Board with information regarding Code Enforcement. Hoyt Murphy presented the Board with information regarding property taxes and millage rates. Erin Cox presented the Board with information regarding the Treasure Coast Food Bank and thanked the Board for contributions. Mark DeRosa presented that Board with information regarding property taxes and millage rates. 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 5 Cathy Townsend 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 April 20, 2021 B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Indian River Drive Town Hall Meeting of April 27, 2021 2 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM 6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 21-131 - a resolution proclaiming the Month of May 2021 as the 20th Anniversary of Place of Hope 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 Place of Hope Communications and Marketing Specialist Dana Stancavage, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation. 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 7. PRESENTATIONS A. Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County Future Growth Will Armstead, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, and Jamierez Daniels 2021 Garden Terrace Club Youth of the Year presented to the Board. The Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County has seen an increase of 4,600 registered members in attendance of their (23) locations in the past two months and has also joined a partnership with the new Westside Club to serve more families within the community. In the fourth quarter, hundreds of members have an increase in GPS's, including 30 honor roll students at the Garden Terrace Club location. In partnership with St. Lucie County and the Career Source Research Coast Center, over (156) teens will participate in their award -winning workforce readiness program "Into the Future." Over (17) businesses and organizations have committed to supporting the Boys & Girls Club teen workforce development process, including the Children's Services Counsel allowing the teens to have the opportunity to work within the clubs on the maintenance team, food truck, and youth development professionals. The Boys & Girls Club will have (8) summer camp locations serving over 1,100 youth daily, totaling 646,800 hours this summer. In 2021 Jameirez Daniels was selected as Garden Terrace Clubs Youth of the Year for his outstanding leadership and service within the community. Jameirez runs his own customized shoe business and will be participating in a Shark Tank business Pitch Event with the Albert Wilson Foundation later this year. 3 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM B. Florida SBDC at IRSC - St. Lucie County Partnership & Small Business Assistance Tom Kindred, Regional Director of Indian River State College (IRSC), presented this item to the Board. The Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) providing the Treasure Coast with Professional and Credentialed Business Consulting Services. The program is recognized explicitly in State Law as Florida's Principal Provider of Business Assistance. The services offer no -cost credentialed consulting, training, and research services with the benefits of: • Government Contracting Experts • Export Marketing Plans • Advanced Research Tools • Profit Mastery Certification • Financial Expertise • Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan The Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) here and across the state continues to support small businesses as they rebound and recover from the ongoing ramifications of Covid-19. Since March, the program has helped small businesses access more than $208.5 million in state and federal assistance, including the Payment Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), and Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Programs. In addition, the 2020-2021 initiatives and partnerships aim to create and launch Main Street Better Business Programs with Lincoln Park, Fort Pierce, and the City of Port St. Lucie. C. American Rescue Plan Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator of St. Lucie County, presented this item to the Board. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update on investments within the community. 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 eligible uses of the local recovery funds include: • Responses to Covid-19 or its economic impacts • Replace revenue lost due to Covid-19 • Provide premium pay for eligible essential workers • Investment in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructures 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 Treasury; the deadline to obligate funds will be December 31, 2024. All funds must be spent by December 31, 2026. Additional direct allocations and other funding will include homeless assistance for 4 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM the eviction diversion program, Florida Finance Housing Corporation, Emergency rental assistance program, Public transit, and Airport with separate agreements from the Cares Act Funding. The process and alignment for the Strategic Plan Framework are with the 59 project submissions received and up for review with the federal lobbyist Gray Robinson on if they meet the guidelines underway. A list of projects along with information on assessment will be submitted to Board for discussion and consideration at a future Informal Meeting. Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator of St. Lucie County, also presented a short video regarding the Cares Act funding, testimonials, and contributions of the $55.5 million worth of federal Covid-19 relief funds put back into the community from September to December 2020. Including providing direct relief to individuals, non-profit organizations, Childcare relief, rental and mortgage assistance, food distribution, and businesses within the community. D. SLC United Way Check Presentation Doug Baber, Human Resources Director, and Mark Baum Parks and Recreation and Staff presented this item tc presentation of employee contributions in the amount of $148,102.05 to United Way President and CEO Jessic accepted the check. E. Better Together Multicultural Diversity Video Presentation Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator, and Alejandra Matos-Durette Air Seaport Administration presented this item to the Board. As members of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee, a short voice-over video on the participation of diverse groups of people and employees showing up each day without fear of being their true selves with equal opportunity while working together. 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 4 Frannie Hutchinson AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 31 - 32 5 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM Adopted by Consent Vote AW_1!IuII�1��:L��[�Ll 1. Grant and Grant Resolution Acceptance - Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program Grant Offer (ACRGP) - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN The purpose of this ACRGP Grant is to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. Funds provided under this ACRGP Grant Agreement must only be used for purposes directly related to the Airport. Such purposes can include the reimbursement of an airport's operational and maintenance expenses or debt service payments in accordance with the limitations prescribed in the Act. ACRGP Grants may be used to reimburse Airport operational and maintenance expenses directly related to Treasure Coast International incurred no earlier than January 20, 2020. The current total funding provided by this grant is $23,000.00, with no local match required. Staff recommended Board acceptance of the Airport Coronavirus Response grant award of $23,000.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign these documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Supervisor of Elections - Sixth Addendum to existing Lease Agreement with Orange Blossom Investment, LLC, and new Lease Agreement for Units 62-63 in Orange Blossom Business Center Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed Sixth Addendum to the 2003 Lease with Orange Blossom Investment, LLC, and the proposed new Lease Agreement with Orange Blossom Investment, LLC for Units 62-63, Orange Blossom Business Center, and authorize the Chair to sign the documents. For FY 21, the cost increase is estimated at $31,226.00. For FY 22, the cost increase is estimated at $62,443.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Blue Sky Landing - Approval of Declaration of Reciprocal Easement Agreement Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed Declaration of Reciprocal Easement Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement, subject to review and approval by the County Attorney as to legal form and correctness. Adopted by Consent Vote 6 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM 3. Resolution No. 21-124 - Ratification of the County Administrator's Order No. 21-008, which Rescinded Emergency Order 20-044 Regarding Face Coverings in County Buildings Staff recommended the Board approve Resolution No. 21124 ratifying the County Administrator's Order No. 21-008 dated April 19, 2021, rescinding the County Administrator's Emergency Order No. 20-044 regarding face coverings in County buildings. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Resolution No. 21-133 - Ratification of the Public Safety Director's Declaration of Emergency Extensions - COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Staff recommended the Board approve Resolution No. 21-133 ratifying extensions to the Public Safety Director's Declaration of Emergency dated April 6, 2021, and April 13, 2021. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. Resolution - Right -of -Way Easement - 20' on South 37th Street - Unico Air Conditioning Company - Parcel ID 2417-704-0063-000-6 Unico Air Conditioning Company applied for a building permit. In reviewing the permit, Engineering determined South 37th Street has the insufficient right-of-way, and 20' of right-of-way would need to be dedicated to the County. Due to large power poles located in the right-of-way on South 37th Street, County staff negotiated with the landowner to convey an Easement. We have attached the Right -of -Way Easement executed by Unico Air Conditioning Company for your review and acceptance. Staff recommended the Board accept the right-of-way easement, authorize the Chair to sign the easement, and direct staff to record the easement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 6. Revocable License Agreement - 408 E. Coconut Avenue - River Park - Unit 2 - Michael Sullivan and Analy Tagarelli - Parcel ID 3419-510-0127-000-7 Mr. Sullivan and Ms. Tagarelli are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to be allowed to install a 5' chain -link fence with two gates along the sides 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. 7 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM Staff recommended the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement, and direct Mr. Sullivan and Ms. Tagarelli pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 7. Revocable License Agreement - 220 W. Arbor Avenue - River Park - Unit 1 - Nixon and Miriame Fils- Aime - Parcel ID 3419-501-0115-000-2 Mr. and Mrs. Fils-Aime are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to be allowed to install a 6' black chain -link fence and gate along the North side of their property, a 10' swing gate along the Southside of their property, and a 6' black chain -link fence along the rear within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement. Public Works, Water Quality, 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. Fils-Aime pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 8. Revocable License Agreement - Carlton Road - Evans Properties, Inc - Parcel ID 3222-111-0002-000-6 Carlton Road connects Glades Cutoff Road to Okeechobee Road (SR 70). Approximately 3 square miles of agricultural and pastureland drains, much of it very flat and poorly draining, flow into the Carlton Road right-of-way. Residential properties that border the road alignment are periodically flooded during extreme rainfall events. The Carlton Road area drains north to the C-24 Canal and south to the C-23 Canal. The northern drainage way enters a conveyance known as Carlton Ditch and crosses multiple private properties. Within Carlton Ditch, two (2) 72" culverts allow surface water to drain into the C-24 Canal. These culverts are located on private property owned by Evans Properties, Inc. The County has been contacted by Evans Properties, Inc. to inform us the culverts are in jeopardy of failing. County staff has inspected the culverts and agrees the culverts need to be replaced. To prevent flooding of Carlton Road and surrounding properties the County, Evans Properties has agreed to grant the County a Revocable License Agreement for the portion of the ditch that exists on their property and are willing to share in 50% of the replacement costs. Evans Properties obtained two (2) quotes from local contractors to perform the removal and replacement of the two (2) 72" culverts. The low quote was submitted by South Florida Land Clearing in the amount of $26,400.00. Upon completion of the work, the County agrees to pay Evans Properties 50% of the cost of the work not to exceed $13,200.00. Staff recommended the Board approve the Revocable License Agreement, authorize staff upon 8 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM completion of the work, pay Evans Properties fifty percent (50%) of the cost not to exceed $13,200.00, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and direct staff to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 9. Road Impact Fee Credits - Reserve Homes LTD, LP, and Verano Development LLC - First Amendment to Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement (RIF 2013-02) - Assignment and Transfer of Road Impact Fee Credits to the Vizcaya Falls Development Based on the changes in state law outlined above, staff recommended that the Board approve the proposed First Amendment to Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement (RIF 2013-02) and the proposed Assignment and Transfer of Road Impact Fee Credits to the Vizcaya Falls Development, including the reimbursement of $213,968 of impact fees paid at Vizcaya Falls. Adopted by Consent Vote 10. Revocable License Agreement - 175 SE Bonita Court - River Park - Unit 5 - Brian and Helen Herrick - Parcel ID 3419-540-0282-000-4 Mr. and Mrs. Herrick are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to be allowed to install a 6' PVC fence with a gate along the West 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, Water Quality, 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. Herrick pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 11. Revocable License Agreement - 7404 Donlon Road - Lakewood Park Subdivision - Addition No. 1- Janet Nelson - Parcel ID 1302-810-0092-000-8 Ms. Nelson is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to be allowed to install a 6' wood fence with a double swing gate along the sides and rear of her property within the County's 17.5' Drainage/Utility Easement. Public Works, Water Quality, Road & Bridge, and Engineering have all reviewed the revocable license agreement and have no objections. 9 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM Staff recommended the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement, and direct Ms. Nelson pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 12. ACCEL International Holdings, Inc. - Job Growth Incentive Grant (JGIG) Agreement for Creation of 125 New Jobs Staff recommended the approve the proposed Job Growth Incentive Grant (JGIG) Agreement with ACCEL International Holdings, Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement. Adopted by Consent Vote D. FACILITIES 1. Bowman Consulting Group Ltd Design Proposal to Convert the Vacant Unimproved Parking Lot at Administration Building into a Paved Code Approved Parking Lot Staff recommended Board approval of the proposal from Bowman Consulting Group Ltd for the design plans to convert the vacant space North of the Administration Building into an improved parking lot with lighting, drainage, and electric vehicle charging ready in the amount of $58,305.00, and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote E. 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 $4,911,619.00 ($4,530,623.00 of which is related to the Sheriff's Office Agenda Item #8. H.1) Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 20-074, Professional Engineering Services - Oleander Avenue Conceptual Plan and Design Staff recommended Board approval of the short-listed firms for RFQ No. 20-074 and permission to: • Conduct discussions/presentations with the short-listed firms. 101 Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM • Conduct contract negotiations with the successful short-listed firm. • If negotiations are successful, award contract to the successful short-listed firm and authorization for the Chairman to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 21-011, St. Lucie County Micro transit Software Staff recommended Board approval of the Committee's ranking and permission to: • Conduct discussions/presentations with the short-listed proposers. • Conduct contract negotiations with the successful short-listed proposer. • If negotiations are successful, award contract and authorization for the Chairman to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. 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 F. PARKS & RECREATION 1. Lawnwood Outdoor Fitness Court Staff recommended Board approval to transfer funds made available through Impact Fees ($19,000.00 in account #310002-9910-599300-910000 and $171,000.00 in account #310008-9910-599300-910000) and to authorize the Chair to execute the documents as prepared by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Authorization to Bid Clubhouse Roof Replacement at Fairwinds Golf Course Staff requested the Board's approval of this roof replacement project and the establishment of an initial project budget of $85,000.00 to be funded out of Parks MSTU and recommends authorizing the Facilities Department to solicit bids for the replacement of the clubhouse roof at Fairwinds Golf Course. Adopted by Consent Vote 11 1 Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM 3. Waiver for 5th Annual Treasure Coast Minority Business Expo - Request to waive facility use fees for the Havert L. Fenn Center in the amount of $3,465.00 Staff recommended Board approval to waive the facility fee of $3,465.00 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. Lincoln Park Community Center Summer Camp Grant Acceptance $52,424.00 Staff recommended Board acceptance of the grant from the Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County in the amount of $52,424.00 (account #001-7210-347213-71022) and to authorize the Chair to execute the documents as prepared by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote G. PUBLIC WORKS 1. ST. LUCIE COUNTY SHERIFF VISITOR'S CENTER AND WAREHOUSE FEE -IN -LIEU OF SIDEWALKS - The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Department is proposing a visitor's center and separate warehouse projects along Rock Road. Staff recommends Board approval of the fee -in -lieu of sidewalk in the amount of $14,700.00. Staff recommended Board approval of the fee -in -lieu of construction agreements with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Department, accept funds in the amount of $14,700.00, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Elm Avenue at Merritt Ditch Culvert Replacement - Work Authorization (Design) Staff recommended Board approve new project funding in the amount of $350,000.00 and approval of the work authorization No. 2 for Inwood Consulting Engineers to Contract No. C17-10-876 in the amount of $67,470.00 and authorization of the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Award Bid No. 21-034 - Traffic Signal Maintenance and Master Construction Contract Staff recommended Board approval for the award of Bid No. 21-034, Signal Maintenance and Master 121 Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM Construction, to the lowest responsive bidder, Gerelco Traffic Controls, Inc., Port St. Lucie, Florida, and authorization of the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Final Acceptance, Release of Roadway Improvement Agreement and Associated bond on Edwards Landing (f.k.a Sedona PUD) Staff recommended Board final acceptance of the constructed improvements and release of public construction bond #2413566 in the remaining amount of $20,048.22. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. Award Bid No. 21-029 - Purchase and Installation of Traffic Sign Post, Sign Hardware & Sign Blanks Staff recommended Board approval for the award of Bid No. 21-029, Purchase and Installation of Sign Post, Sign Hardware & Sign Blanks, to the lowest responsive bidder, Universal Signs & Accessories, Ft. Pierce, Florida, and authorization of the Chair to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 6. Exotic Vegetation Clearing from Reef Restoration Center Site Staff recommended exotic vegetation on the interior of the proposed Reef Restoration Center site be hand -cleared by staff -supervised volunteers. Adopted by Consent Vote H. SHERIFF'S OFFICE 1. Budget Amendment for Capital Lease of Body Cameras and Tasers Staff recommended approval of the Sheriff's request to increase budgeted revenues and budgeted expenditures by $4,530,623.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 9. REGULAR AGENDA A. AIR & SEA PORT 131 Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM 1. Resolution Authorizing the Foreign Trade Zone Board to Reorganize FTZ 218 Under the Alternative Site Framework Stan Payne, Director of Port and Airport, presented this item to the Board. The Alternative Site Framework will allow businesses in the zone's service area to import, export, assemble, warehousing, and distribution to apply for expedited approval through the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program. Thus, allowing significantly less paperwork for a business's application process and quicker approval from the federal Foreign Trade Zone Board. Along with the new Alternative Site Framework, FTZ No. 218 will undergo a substantial geographic expansion to include all St. Lucie County, especially the Port of Fort Pierce and Indian River and Okeechobee counties. Therefore, the administration of Foreign Trade Zone #218 has been assigned to St. Lucie County. Staff recommended approval of the resolution authorizing the Foreign Trade Zone Board to reorganize (FTZ) #218 under the Alternative Site Framework and for the County Attorney to sign all related documents. A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: B. COUNTY ATTORNEY APPROVE Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend None None 1. Resolution No. 21-111 - A resolution Readopting the Internal Audit Charter Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, presented this item to the Board. On October 21, 2014, the Board adopted a resolution accepting the Internal Audit Charter. Clerk Miller has requested that the Board readopt the Internal Audit Charter. The Internal Audit (IA) mission is to ensure the Clerk and the Board operations are conducted according to the highest standards of accountability to build upon and preserve the citizens' trust in their government. In addition, Internal Audit (IA) provides an independent, objective assurance and consulting function that will advise management on best practices to improve existing operations. The Internal Audit (IA) also helps the Clerk and the Board accomplish their governance objectives through a systematic and disciplined approach by evaluating and improving risk management, control, and governance processes while adding value to the organization. Staff recommended the Board adopt the resolution readopting the Internal Audit Charter to improve the operations of the St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Clerk) and the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners (Board) and authorize the Chair to execute the Resolution and the Agreement subject to final review and approval of the County Attorney. 141 Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM 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 C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Administrative Approval Update from PDS Director Leslie Olson, Planning and Development Services Director, presented this item to the Board. A brief presentation on items approved by the Planning & Development Services during the previous month. • Wolflube Warehouse: Minor Site Plan • Runways End Commerce Center: Minor Adjustment to the Major Site Plan • Oceana Condominium II Fuel Tank Relocation: Minor Adjustment to the Major Site Plan • Island Village Sunroom: Minor Adjustment to Major Site Plan The purpose was to notify the Board of projects that qualified for administrative approval. No formal vote is necessary for this agenda item. The item was presented to the BOCC for informational purposes only. 2. Educational Facilities Impact Fee Refund - Veranda Preserve's Age Restricted Development Kori Benton, Planning and Development Services Assistant Planning Manager, presented this item to the Board. Lennar Homes paid Educational Facility (School) Impact Fees to develop sixteen (16) residential dwelling units within the Veranda Preserve Development. However, the subject development has recorded deed restrictions that limit school -age children from residing in the development. Therefore, St. Lucie County Code Section exemptions 24-29 (a) (4) provides the construction of adult facilities or residential structures that minors cannot reside in due to enforceable land -use restrictions exempted from payment educational facilities impact fee. Staff recommended the Board accept the refund request in the amount of $101,882.88 for sixteen (16) deed -restricted dwelling units within the Veranda Preserve development, forwarding the proposal to the St. Lucie County School Board for final action. The refund value accounts for Port St. Lucie's 4% administrative collection fee. 151 Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS APPROVE Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend None ►nT- A. County offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021, in observance of Memorial Day. B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at 6 pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 6 pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 11. 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. 161 Page