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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10.19.202191rc LUCE W49ft 11 L"C", P La©n BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting October 19, 2021 Convened: 9:00 AM Adjourned: 10:39 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER Fhe 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 Cathy Townsend District 5 Absent Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson District 4 Also Present Howard Tipton, County Administrator Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney Caroline Valentine, Assistant County Attorney Don West, Public Works Director Leslie Olson, Planning & Development Services Director Ron Parrish, Public Safety & Communications Director Barbara Guettler, MSBU Coordinator Patrick Dayan, Water Quality Division Manager Frank Amandro, Public Safety Assistant Director Maria Valencia, Animal Safety Coordinator Matt Baum, Parks & Recreation Director Jessica Parrish, CEO of United Way Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary 2. INVOCATION The County Administrator led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items) Chair Dzadovsky opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the Board: • Mark Derosa presented to the Board information regarding the Indian River Drive Townhall meeting and road improvement items. 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 recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE I MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz I I SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell I I AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend I I NAYS: None I 1 EXCUSED: None A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of October 5, 2021. 6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 21-388 - proclaiming November 1, 2021, as "Florida Trauma -Informed Care 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 "One Care Adult Inc." Chief Executive Officer and Cultural Architect Crystal Morris, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation with honor. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None (EXCUSED: None 2 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM 7. PRESENTATIONS A. United Way Annual Giving Campaign Matt Baum, Parks & Recreation Interim Director, and Jessica Parrish, President/CEO of United Way. Presented a brief video presentation on the participation of the United Way organization of St. Lucie County, providing a broad range of services to non-profit providers to help achieve sustainable health, education, and financial independence within the community. Over the past year, the organization has distributed the most in United Way history, a total of $2.1 million to 76 community partners, projects, and initiatives, assisting over 164,000 residents in St. Lucie County. Through the assistance of twenty-five (25) community volunteers on the citizen review panel, the funding provided emergency shelter, clothing, and meals to over 139,000 residents. Over 23,000 uninsured residents received access to a full range of health services. Last year, on behalf of the St. Lucie County employees giving campaign and a host of other fundraising events, over $162,000 of funding was collected for the United Way Organization. The 2021 employee giving campaign begins in November, and several other events are scheduled for 2022. For more information regarding events, participation, sponsorship, donating, and volunteering, visit (www.unitedwayslc.org). 8. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, 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, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None I_ATi%1:1:7-A►11&1 1. Warrant Lists 53 - 54 Adopted by Consent Vote B. ADMINISTRATION 1. New Horizons of the Treasure Coast - Grant Agreement in the amount of $712,843.00 to Provide Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Residents of St. Lucie County 3 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM Staff recommended Board approval of the New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Grant Agreement and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Citizens Budget Committee - Waiver Staff recommended that the Board vote to approve the waiver allowing Jake Saunders to continue to serve on the Citizens Budget Committee. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Staff recommended that the Board ratify Commissioner Mitchell's appointment of Stephen D.M. Robinson, Esq. to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. HOME Investment Partnerships Program -American Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant Agreement Between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and St. Lucie County - THIS ITEM IS :7 �_� l� 3 l�j � : I J_1►�i L�J :� [d_1► � :7 ��d�hl 'l�_1 Staff recommended Board approval of the HUD HOME ARP funding agreement in the amount of $3,480,403.00; and permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote C. AIR & SEA PORT 1. Grant and Grant Resolution Acceptance - Terminal Improvements Initiative This Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) is the design, bidding, and construction phases of the Port Terminal Improvement Project at the Port of Fort Pierce. Under this grant, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will provide funding in the amount of $500,000.00, with a local match of $500,000.00. These funds will be used for the rehabilitation of the terminal located at the port and for the costs associated with improvements and upgrades required for vessel maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations. Staff recommends Board approval for the Terminal Improvement Initiative PTGA and its grant resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign these documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote *Resolution number RES-2021-394 added post -meeting. 2. Seaport Grant Funding Agreement with Derecktor Fort Pierce, LLC for FDOT Grant 448536-1-94-01 4 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM The County applied for and received a seaport grant from the Florida Department of Transportation to fund port terminal improvements on the County's port property. These funds will be used for terminal rehabilitation and improvements associated with transforming the port into a location for maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations for vessels. This grant requires a local match to state funds, which Derecktor Fort Pierce will be providing. Staff recommended that the Board approve the Seaport Grant Funding Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement subject to final review and approval of the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Award of Bid No. 21-078: Purchase and Delivery of Electrical Components for St. Lucie County's Port of Fort Pierce - On August 22, 2021, the invitation to Bid 21-078 was advertised. One hundred nineteen (119) companies were notified, and ten (10) bid documents were distributed. One (1) bid was received. Staff recommends to award Bid. 21-078 to the responsive bidder, ADG Engineering of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the amount of $1,009,584.17. Staff recommended to award Bid. 21-078 to the responsive bidder, ADG Engineering of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the amount of $1,009,584.17. Adopted by Consent Vote D. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Request from Finance Director for BOCC Record Destruction Staff recommended the Board approve the destruction of the records as requested. Adopted by Consent Vote E. COMMUNITY SERVICES A Funding Agreement Between the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and St. Lucie County in the amount of $750,000.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program Staff recommended Board approval of the CDBG Small Cities funding agreement in the amount of $750,000.00; and permission for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. A Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Agreement Between St. Lucie County and BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM St. Lucie Habitat CHDO, Inc to Provide HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funds for the Creation of Affordable Housing Staff recommended Board approval of the Agreement between the HOME Consortium and St. Lucie Habitat CHDO, Inc. in the amount of $418,377.35 subject to approval as to legal form and correctness by the County Attorney; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote F. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1. First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between St Lucie County and the Office of the Public Defender, 19th Circuit, for the Lease of Server Rack Space at the Information Technology Facility located at 101 North Rock Road Staff recommended Board approval of the First Amendment agreement, as drafted by the County Attorney's office, to the Interlocal Agreement between St Lucie County and the Office of the Public Defender, 19th Circuit, for the lease of server rack space at the Information Technology Data Center at located at 101 North Rock Road and authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between St Lucie County and The State Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida, for the Lease of Server Rack Space at the Information Technology Facility located at 101 North Rock Road Staff recommended Board approval of the First Amendment agreement, as drafted by the County Attorney's office, to the Interlocal Agreement between St Lucie County and The State Attorney's Office, 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida, for the lease of server rack space at the Information Technology Data Center located at 101 North Rock Road and authorize the Chair to sign documents approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. Dori Slosberg Mini -Grant Awards Staff recommended Board approval of $129,660.00 to six public high schools for the Dori Slosberg Driver Education grant and the contracts drafted by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 6 1 P a g E BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM 2. Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue FY'21 Staff recommended approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget by $261,186. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue FY'22 Staff recommends approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget by $ 5, 219, 670 Adopted by Consent Vote *Corrected attachment added post -meeting. H. PARKS & RECREATION 1. Florida Indian Heritage Association Pow -Wow - Fairgrounds Fee Waiver $6,562.50 Staff recommended Board authorization to waive $6,562.50 in Adams Arena & Building A rental fees for the 2022 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 2. Award of Bid No. 21-079, Construction of four new Pickleball Courts at Lakewood Park Regional Park $98,750.00 Staff recommended Board approval to award Bid No. 21-079 to Armor Courts for the construction of four new pickleball courts at Lakewood Park Regional Park in the amount of $98,750.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 1111110,10 [WIf-A." 1 1. Resolution No. 21-368 - Repealing Resolution No. 96-48 Staff recommended that the Board adopt Resolution No. 21-368 and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution. Adopted by Consent Vote 7 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM 2. Approval of the FY21-22 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant Application (State of Florida, Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services Grant Unit) and Resolution No. 2021-387 Staff recommended Board approval of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grant application in the amount of $40,950.00, Resolution No. 2021-387, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote J. PUBLIC UTILITIES 1. Award CDM Smith Work Authorization No. 15 - Emergency Compliance Assistance - CDM Smith provides professional engineering services and assists St. Lucie County with emergency compliance activities to ensure the St. Lucie County Baling and Recycling Facility remains in compliance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Solid Waste Operations Permit and the Title V Air Operation Permit. Staff recommended Board approval and authorization for the Chair to execute CDM Smith Work Authorization No. 15 under Contract C19-09-790 for professional engineering services for a combined not -to -exceed total cost of $200,000.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Award of BID-21-077 for the Transportation of Landfill Leachate for the St. Lucie County Solid Waste Baling & Recycling Facility on an as -needed, Emergency Basis Staff recommended Board Approval to award Bid No. 21-077 to Delta Pioneer, Inc., and permission for the Chairman to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Bid Award No. 21-053 - North County Service Area Wastewater Submersible Repump Station, Construction Contract Staff recommended approval to award Bid No. 21-053 to Centroid Diversified, LLC of Port St. Lucie, Florida, in the amount of $678,000, contingent upon approval of their bid package by the County Attorney and authorization of the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote K. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Lakewood Park Stormwater Improvements Culvert Replacement at Immokolee Road & Canal No. 5 (Seminole Canal) - Acceptance of Project - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES 8 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM TAX Staff recommended Board acceptance of the Immokolee Road at FPFWCD Canal No. 5 Culvert Replacement project and authorization by the Chair for final approval by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote Glades Cut Off Road Resurfacing - Special Permit Request to perform night work outside the hours set by the Noise Control Ordinance - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX Staff recommended Board approval to grant Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. request for a special permit, in accordance with Section 28-112 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Award Design Contract for Melville Road Drainage Improvements, Phase II, in the amount of $165,795.00 - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN Staff recommended Board approval of Work Authorization No. 04 for Contract C20-01-156 to Kimley- Horn & Associates in the amount of $165,795.00 for completion of design and permitting efforts and authorize the Chair to sign documents as authorized by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote L. SHERIFF'S OFFICE Reimbursement for Overtime and Benefits for the COVID-19 Pandemic and Budget Amendment in the amount of $408,370.00 Staff recommended that the Board approve the request for reimbursement and budget amendment in the amount of $408,307.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Law Enforcement Impact Fee Request in the amount of $435,055.00. Staff recommended Board approval of the Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Impact Fee request and transfer of funds in the amount of $435,055.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 9 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Culvert 2021-02 MSBU - Final Assessment Resolution Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. In February 2021, the Board established a voluntary program within Ordinance 21-004, to which eligible property owners can apply for and receive funding to improve or repair culverts. Then repay this funding by imposing a non -ad valorem special assessment against the improved property collected in annual installments on the tax roll. In September 2021, the Board approved Resolution No 2021-351, an Initial Assessment Resolution. This Resolution described the property as located within the Culvert 2021-02 MSBU and provided the imposition of special assessments therein. The Final Assessment Resolution required by the County's Ordinance 21-004 relates to the imposition and collection of special assessments to fund stormwater culvert improvements within the Culvert 2021-02 MSBU. Determining that real property therein will be especially effective, establishing the method of assessing the improvements' cost, ratifying and confirming the initial assessment resolution, approving the assessment roll, and providing an effective date. Staff recommended Board approval of Resolution No. 2021-369, the Culvert 2021-02 MSBU Final Assessment Resolution, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. v motion was mace to aDDrove start recommencations, anc it Dassec unanimou RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 2. Canoe Creek MSBU - Notice of Intent Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. One of the funding methods available for capital improvements and essential services is through non -ad valorem special assessments levied on specially -benefited properties within the proposed special assessment district and collected using the uniform method according to Section 197.3632, Florida 10 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM Statutes. To preserve this collection option, the Board must adopt a resolution expressing its intent to use the uniform method commencing in November 2022. The Resolution must be considered at a duly advertised public hearing held before January 1, 2022. The Resolution does not in any way obligate the County to levy special assessments; rather, it simply preserves the County's option to use the uniform method of collection if special assessments are levied. The Board is considering the creation of the Canoe Creek Municipal Services Benefit Unit to provide potable water and fire protection improvements to the parcels within the proposed boundary. Staff recommended the Board's adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Canoe Creek Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 3. Culvert MSBU - Notice of Intent Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. One of the funding methods available for capital improvements and essential services is through non -ad valorem special assessments levied on specially -benefited properties within the proposed special assessment district and collected using the uniform method according to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. To preserve this collection option, the Board must adopt a resolution expressing its intent to use the uniform method commencing in November 2022. The Resolution must be considered at a duly advertised public hearing held before January 1, 2022. The Resolution does not in any way obligate the County to levy special assessments; rather, it simply preserves the County's option to use the uniform method of collection if special assessments are levied. The Board is considering the creation of the Culvert Municipal Services Benefit Unit to provide culvert replacement improvements to the parcels within the proposed boundary. Staff recommended the Board's adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Culvert Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell SECONDER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 4. Hatcher MSBU - Notice of Intent Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. One of the funding methods available for capital improvements and essential services is through non -ad valorem special assessments levied on specially -benefited properties within the proposed special assessment district and collected using the uniform method according to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. To preserve this collection option, the Board must adopt a resolution expressing its intent to use the uniform method commencing in November 2022. The Resolution must be considered at a duly advertised public hearing held before January 1, 2022. The Resolution does not in any way obligate the County to levy special assessments; rather, it simply preserves the County's option to use the uniform method of collection if special assessments are levied. The Board is considering the creation of the Hatcher Municipal Services Benefit Unit to provide potable water and fire protection improvements to the parcels within the proposed boundary. Staff recommended the Board's adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Hatcher Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. v motion was mace to aDDrove start recommencations, anc it Dassec unanimou RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 5. Lakewood Park Water MSBU - Notice of Intent Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. One of the funding methods available for capital improvements and essential services is through non -ad valorem special assessments levied on specially -benefited properties within the proposed special assessment district and collected using the uniform method according to Section 197.3632, Florida 121Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM Statutes. To preserve this collection option, the Board must adopt a resolution expressing its intent to use the uniform method commencing in November 2022. The Resolution must be considered at a duly advertised public hearing held before January 1, 2022. The Resolution does not in any way obligate the County to levy special assessments; rather, it simply preserves the County's option to use the uniform method of collection if special assessments are levied. The Board is considering the creation of the Lakewood Park Water Municipal Services Benefit Unit to provide potable water and fire protection improvements to the parcels within the proposed boundary. Staff recommended the Board's adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Lakewood Park Water Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. a. motion was made to approve statt recommendations, and it passed unanimou RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell SECONDER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 6. Lakewood Park Drainage MSBU - Notice of Intent Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. One of the funding methods available for capital improvements and essential services is through non -ad valorem special assessments levied on specially -benefited properties within the proposed special assessment district and collected using the uniform method according to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. To preserve this collection option, the Board must adopt a resolution expressing its intent to use the uniform method commencing in November 2022. The Resolution must be considered at a duly advertised public hearing held before January 1, 2022. The Resolution does not in any way obligate the County to levy special assessments; rather, it simply preserves the County's option to use the uniform method of collection if special assessments are levied. The Board is considering the creation of the Lakewood Park Drainage Municipal Services Benefit Unit to provide drainage improvements to the parcels within the proposed boundary. Staff recommended the Board's adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Lakewood Park Drainage Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. 13 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 7. Naylor MSBU - Notice of Intent Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. One of the funding methods available for capital improvements and essential services is through non -ad valorem special assessments levied on specially -benefited properties within the proposed special assessment district and collected using the uniform method according to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. To preserve this collection option, the Board must adopt a resolution expressing its intent to use the uniform method commencing in November 2022. The Resolution must be considered at a duly advertised public hearing held before January 1, 2022. The Resolution does not in any way obligate the County to levy special assessments; rather, it simply preserves the County's option to use the uniform method of collection if special assessments are levied. The Board is considering the creation of the Naylor Municipal Services Benefit Unit to provide potable water and fire protection improvements to the parcels within the proposed boundary. Staff recommended the Board's adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Naylor Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. v motion was mace to aDDrove start recommencations, anc it Dassec unanimou RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 8. Property Clean-up SAD - Notice of Intent Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. One of the funding methods available for capital improvements and essential services is through non -ad valorem special assessments levied on specially -benefited properties within the proposed special 14 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM assessment district and collected using the uniform method according to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. To preserve this collection option, the Board must adopt a resolution expressing its intent to use the uniform method commencing in November 2022. The Resolution must be considered at a duly advertised public hearing held before January 1, 2022. The Resolution does not in any way obligate the County to levy special assessments; rather, it simply preserves the County's option to use the uniform method of collection if special assessments are levied. The Board has created the Property Clean-up Special Assessment District to provide abatement services to the parcels within the boundary. Staff recommended the Board's adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Property Clean-up Special Assessment District. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 9. Rose Lane MSBU - Notice of Intent Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. One of the funding methods available for capital improvements and essential services is through non -ad valorem special assessments levied on specially -benefited properties within the proposed special assessment district and collected using the uniform method according to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. To preserve this collection option, the Board must adopt a resolution expressing its intent to use the uniform method commencing in November 2022. The Resolution must be considered at a duly advertised public hearing held before January 1, 2022. The Resolution does not in any way obligate the County to levy special assessments; rather, it simply preserves the County's option to use the uniform method of collection if special assessments are levied. The Board is considering the creation of the Rose Lane Municipal Services Benefit Unit to provide potable water and fire protection improvements to the parcels within the proposed boundary. Staff recommended the Board's adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Rose Lane Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. 15 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, 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, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 10. St. James MSBU - Notice of Intent Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. One of the funding methods available for capital improvements and essential services is through non -ad valorem special assessments levied on specially -benefited properties within the proposed special assessment district and collected using the uniform method according to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. To preserve this collection option, the Board must adopt a resolution expressing its intent to use the uniform method commencing in November 2022. The Resolution must be considered at a duly advertised public hearing held before January 1, 2022. The Resolution does not in any way obligate the County to levy special assessments; rather, it simply preserves the County's option to use the uniform method of collection if special assessments are levied. The Board is considering the creation of the St. James Municipal Services Benefit Unit to provide potable water and fire protection improvements to the parcels within the proposed boundary. Staff recommended the Board's adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the St. James Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, 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, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 11. Taylor Creek MSBU - Notice of Intent Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. One of the funding methods available for capital improvements and essential services is through non -ad 161Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM valorem special assessments levied on specially -benefited properties within the proposed special assessment district and collected using the uniform method according to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. To preserve this collection option, the Board must adopt a resolution expressing its intent to use the uniform method commencing in November 2022. The Resolution must be considered at a duly advertised public hearing held before January 1, 2022. The Resolution does not in any way obligate the County to levy special assessments; rather, it simply preserves the County's option to use the uniform method of collection if special assessments are levied. The Board is considering the creation of the Taylor Creek Municipal Services Benefit Unit to provide dredging improvements to the parcels within the proposed boundary. Staff recommended the Board's adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the St. James Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell SECONDER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 12. Treasure Coast Air Park MSBU - Notice of Intent Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. One of the funding methods available for capital improvements and essential services is through non -ad valorem special assessments levied on specially -benefited properties within the proposed special assessment district and collected using the uniform method according to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. To preserve this collection option, the Board must adopt a resolution expressing its intent to use the uniform method commencing in November 2022. The Resolution must be considered at a duly advertised public hearing held before January 1, 2022. The Resolution does not in any way obligate the County to levy special assessments; rather, it simply preserves the County's option to use the uniform method of collection if special assessments are levied. The Board is considering the creation of the TCAP Municipal Services Benefit Unit to provide potable water and fire protection improvements to the parcels within the proposed boundary. Staff recommended the Board's adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the TCAP Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing. 17 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 10. REGULAR AGENDA A. ADMINISTRATION United Way Administered Non -Profit Grant Funds Courtney Calderone, Legislative Affairs Grants Coordinator, and Jessica Parrish, President/CEO of United Way, presented this item to the Board. During the final budget hearing, the Board agreed to fund non-profit community agencies through a partnership with United Way of St. Lucie County for $606,814. The non-profit organizations of St. Lucie County provide various services to residents, including childcare for children with disabilities, health and prenatal care, information and referral assistance, senior services, mental health treatment, child advocacy, youth employment initiatives, and more. Each organization requesting funding must apply to the United Way annually for consideration and participate in a community panel. After processing is complete, the Board is provided with a recommendation by the United Way and makes the final funding allocations for the non -profits. In previous funding cycles, non -profits were awarded annually. To ensure financial accountability within the funding process, United Way is recommending each non-profit agency receive funding every six months. In 2010, the County implemented a policy to allow funding to be awarded if excess fees were received two years before the start of the fiscal year. In June 2020, the Board agreed to enter into a partnership with the United Way of St. Lucie County to administer the County's non-profit grant program, except those entities requiring funding by state statute. In the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022, the Board funded non-profit grants administered by United Way at $606,814 and in 2021, at $655,014. Staff recommended Board approval of the United Way's recommended funding allocations and United Way funding the non -profits every six months to ensure accountability. The Board and Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, developed a consensus direction to amend the staff recommendation to potentially increase the requested amount by $10,000 for the Treasure Coast Life Builders. With a requirement, that amount is being met with a fundraising match. Mr. McIntyre directed County Administrator and the Budgeting Director to locate the $10,000 in the appropriate account, presumably from the general or reserves funding. OR BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM A motion was made to approve staff recommendations as amended, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Airport MRO Hangar - Request to Readvertise RFP - ITEM PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING 2. County Fiber Project - Midway Road - Contract with Y-COM - ADD ON Caroline Valentin, Assistant County Attorney, presented this item to the Board. The City of Port St. Lucie received a grant to install fiber along Midway Road from the County Emergency Operations Center to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. On May 24, 2021, Port St. Lucie City Council awarded Young Communications, LLC (Y-COM) a contract for $643,442.00. County staff discussed with City staff the possibility of including County fiber within the City's conduit, but City staff ultimately determined that inclusion of County fiber was not feasible. City staff indicated that the County could use the City's contractor Young Communications, LLC (Y-COM), to construct a County fiber conduit. The only caveat the City staff had with the County utilizing the City's contractor was the issue of timing. Since the City's grant has time constraints for the completion of the City project, the City requested that the County make an immediate decision on the issue of using the City's contractor to install County fiber. In this regard, County staff requested and received a quote from Y-COM to install County fiber for $279,425.00. The quote is only good through October 22, 2021, and County staff requested that Kimley-Horn perform an independent cost analysis of the Y-COM proposal. Kimley-Horn determined that the Y-COM proposal is commercially reasonable. Staff recommended the Board: 1. Approve a bid waiver for the installation of County fiber pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(10) of the County Purchasing Manual. 2. Approve the quote of $279,425.00 submitted by Y-COM. 3. Authorize the Chair to sign a contract with Y-COM as approved by the County Attorney. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz 19 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 3. Pineland Preserve Access Partial Release of Easement from Vero Producers, Inc. - ADD ON Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney, presented this item to the Board. The County purchased the property now known as Pineland Preserve from Murphy White Dairy, Inc. (MWD) in 1988. A neighbor has filed suit against the County and Vero Producers, Inc. (VPI), attempting, among other things, to prevent the County from using the access the County has used since acquiring the Preserve. The neighbor had also sued Vero Producers, Inc. (VPI) for slander of the title due to an easement given to Murphy White Dairy, Inc. (MWD) in 1988. The attorney representing Vero Producers, Inc. (VPI) requested that the County sign a partial release of easement based on the facts presented. The Vero Producers, Inc. (VPI) easement has two parts. One part grants Murphy White Dairy, Inc. (MWD) a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress across the north 50' of the property. The other part grants Murphy White Dairy, Inc. (MWD) a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress to and from Okeechobee Road (State Road 70) over and across the same 50' wide north/south strip of land described in the 1955 Easement. The County had determined that it did not rely on the Vero Producers, Inc. (VPI) easement for access to the County property when purchased in 1998 or from that day through the current time. Vero Producers, Inc. (VPI) has no legal ability to discharge any portion of the easement and has no objection to the County releasing that portion of the related access to the real property described in the 1955 easement. Staff recommended that the Board approve a Partial Release of the 1988 easement from VPI and authorize the Chair to sign as reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. 'i IIIUUUII WdJ IIIdUC LU dF. p[UVC'kill 1t2.UIIIIIIU11UdUUI1J, d11U IL Pd.'jJCU UIId[11111UUJIy. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 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 the Planning & Development Services approved items during the previous month. 20 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM • Tres Tesoros: Minor Site Plan • Dean Decker Lot Split • Triangle Farms: Minor Site Plan • Denise Guettler Class A Mobile Home • F.A. Precast: Use Determination • Cristelle Cay: Minor Site Plan The purpose was to notify the Board of projects that qualified for administrative approval. No formal vote is necessary for this agenda item. This item was presented to the Board for informational purposes only. D. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Resolution No. 21-392 Animal Safety Sheltering Stabilization Project - ADD ON Ron Parrish, Public Safety Director, Frank Amandro, Public Safety Assistant Director, Caroline Valentin, Assistant County Attorney, and Animal Safety Coordinator Maria Valencia presented this item to the Board. When the County and two cities terminated the Animal Sheltering contract with the Humane Society of St. Lucie County, the County's Division of Animal Safety, Services, & Protection (ASSP) stepped in at a moment's notice and set up a successful temporary animal shelter at the Airport. The ASSP Division operated the Temporary Shelter at the Airport from October 2019 until June 2020, transitioned the entire operation to Savannah Road, and operated the Animal Shelter until March 2021, when Sunrise Humane Society (SHS) took over operations. The original contract with Sunrise Humane Society (SHS) was initially based on the same funding we provided the previous vendor, Humane Society of St. Lucie County. The current budget is: • $135,000 from the City - $11,300 per month • $240,000 from the County - $20,000 per month ($9,000 difference) The contract called for renegotiating the funding in July. As part of negotiations, the Sunrise Humane Society (SHS) presented an F.Y. 2021/2022 funding proposal of $650,000 with an optimum proposal of $800,000 to the City and County. After receiving the proposal, the City indicated they would increase their contribution by $15,000 - totaling $150,000 annually, if the County was willing to do the same - $255,000. The County proposed its counteroffer of $250,000 from each agency to the City, seeking parity based on Sunrise Humane Society's In -Take numbers. Additionally, the County asked for performance measures — donations, charitable funding, & volunteering, better accountability, representation on the Sunrise Humane Society (SHS) Board of Directors, and a more diverse Board: Attorney, Accountant, Business Professional. The County also agreed to share 21 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM maintenance costs, routine maintenance repairs to kennels, pest control, etc. Unfortunately, the County and the City were unable to reach a consensus. County staff determined that it was in the County's best interest to explore other options. The county staff then consulted with a local veterinarian, Dr. Brett Adams, and discussed several options. 1. Purchase the facility and property outright. 2. Purchase the facility and property and lease part of the facility back to Dr. Adams. 3. Lease the facility and property from Dr. Adams. The County considers the second option (Purchase/Lease) the best option for the County. Under this option, the County would purchase the facility and property, then lease a portion of the facility back to Dr. Adams to continue running his existing veterinary hospital. The County will then contract with a non-profit to include Kennel and Animal Management, staff, medical management, euthanasia, disposal, feeding, cleaning, and basic medical supplies; in other words, all the back end work at any animal shelter. The County would be responsible for the front end/counter work, which would require the Public Safety Department to hire two (2) full-time employees (FTE's). County staff has requested one-time funding dollars for $1.3 million to purchase the building and property. This funding is currently budgeted and will be transferred from line to line upon approval of this agenda item. The funding for the operational expenses has been budgeted within fiscal year 21/22 to include annual operations. Staff recommended: 1. Adoption of Resolution No. 21-392, which authorizes the termination of the Current Interlocal with the City of Fort Pierce, the termination of the Service Agreement with SHS, purchase of the Midway Property, the Lease Agreement with Midway Veterinary Hospital, P.A., and the Lease and Service Agreement for Shelter Administration and Animal Care with the non-profit to be established by Dr. Brett Adams, DVM. 2. Approval of two (2) new full-time Animal Shelter Client Service Specialists positions, the funding for which is currently budgeted within Animal Safety's fiscal year 21-22; and 3. Approval of the $1.3 million funding request for the $700,000 purchase price of the Midway property, closing costs, and renovations/enhancement of the Midway property. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None 22 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM I EXCUSED: None I 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Tri-County meeting with Indian River County, and Martin County on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 9 am at Indian River State College - Brown Center, Bldg &-102 located at 3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34981. B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, November 2, 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 public Open House to discuss redistricting on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 6 pm in the Commission Chambers located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. D. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 9 am in the Roger Poitras Administration Annex's Commission Chambers at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 12. MOTION TO ADJOURN With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:39 am. Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request. 23 1 P a g