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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
July 16, 2019 Convened: 9:01 AM
Adjourned: 10:23 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 09:01 AM by District No. 3, Chair Linda Bartz
resent
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky, Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell, Commissioner District
3 Linda Bartz, Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend, Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson,
County Administrator Howard Tipton, County Attorney Dan McIntyre, Assistant County Attorney
Heather Young, OMB Director Jennifer Hill, Economic Development Coordinator Sarah Smith, Recording
Secretary Brittany Jones
2. INVOCATION
The County Administrator led the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There are no items scheduled.
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Adoption of a resolution designating the week of July 22 through 28, 2019 as "Treasure Coast
Waterway Cleanup Week" and Saturday, July 27, 2019 as "Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup
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 Bartz presented the proclamation to Bryan Polhemus from Total Life Safety Corp who
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accepted it with gratitude and thanked the Board.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
5. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
Chair Bartz opened the meeting for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to address
the Board, Chair Bartz closed public comment.
7. PRESENTATIONS
There are no items scheduled.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Chair Bartz stated Items 8.D.8-10 will be pulled for a presentation and separate vote.
A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda (minus items 8.D.8., 8.D.9., and 8.D.10.) and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 39 - 40
Adopted by Consent Vote
B. ADMINISTRATION
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1. Appointment to the Tourist Development Council
Adopted by Consent Vote
C. AIR & SEA PORT
1. AVCON Construction Engineering Services for MRO Hangar
Adopted by Consent Vote
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. PB Holdco L.L.C. - Impact Fee Mitigation Agreement
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Agreement to Pay for Construction of a Berm and Buffer Wall (Ardie R. Copas Veterans
Nursing Home) - Final Payment
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Revocable License Agreement - River Park - Melissa P. Buchebner - 766 Altura Street - Parcel
ID 3419-515-0108-000-3 - fence
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Resolution No. 19-130 - Amending the Library System's Patron Behavior Policy and Code of
Conduct; and repealing Resolution No. 15-138
Adopted by Consent Vote
S. Resolution No. 19-131 - creating the St. Lucie County Library System "Service Animals in the
Library" policy".
Adopted by Consent Vote
6. Amended and Restated St. Lucie County Fairgrounds Facility Use Agreement for Florida
Power and Light Staging Site Area - Pole Installation
Adopted by Consent Vote
7. Resolution No. 19-142 - Recommending Accel International Holdings, Inc. be approved as a
Qualified Target Industry (QTI)
Adopted by Consent Vote
8. Resolution No. 19-143 - Approving Economic Development Incentives for Vaxine, Inc.
This item was pulled for a presentation and separate vote. The Economic Development
Coordinator Sarah Smith introduced the item and a presentation was given by Pete Tesch,
president of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC).
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A motion was made to approve staff recommendation for this item and items 8.D.9. and
8.D.10. The motion was seconded and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
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NAYS:
EXCUSED:
APPROVE
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
Hutchinson
None
None
9. Resolution No. 19-144 - Approving Economic Incentives for Cleveland Clinic - Lerner Research
Institute
(This item was presented in conjunction with Items 8.D.8. and 8.D.10.)
This item was pulled for a presentation and separate vote. The Economic Development
Coordinator Sarah Smith introduced the item and a presentation was given by Pete Tesch,
president of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC).
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation for this item and items 8.D.8. and
8.D.10. The motion was seconded and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
10. Resolution No. 19-145 - Recommending Vaxine, Inc. be approved as a Qualified Target
Industry (QTI)
(This item was presented in conjunction with Items 8.D.8. and 8.D.9.)
This item was pulled for a presentation and separate vote. The Economic Development
Coordinator Sarah Smith introduced the item and a presentation was given by Pete Tesch,
president of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC).
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A motion was made to approve staff recommendation for this item and items 8.D.8. and
8.D.9. The motion was seconded and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
11. Utilization of the St. Lucie County Employee & Family Health Care Center by Fire District
Employees - First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement
Adopted by Consent Vote
12. Permission to Advertise a Public Hearing to declare real property surplus property
Adopted by Consent Vote
13. 809 N. 9th Street - Parcel ID 2403-710-0012-000-0
Adopted by Consent Vote
14. Facilities Use Agreement (FUA) - Indian River County Artificial Reef Program
Adopted by Consent Vote
15. Logistics Center - Termination of Facilities Use Agreement with Positive Mind & Body
Support Group Network, Inc.
Adopted by Consent Vote
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Sub -grant Agreement Amendment - C18-01-066 FL-2018-010-00 Fund# 130129
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Sub -grant Agreement Amendment-C18-08-498 FL-2018-054-00 Fund# 130131
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Transit Division Sub -Grant Agreement Termination - C18-08-501 FL-2018-053-
00 Fund#130130
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Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Bid Award -Housing Rehabilitation Program
Adopted by Consent Vote
F. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. eCivis Master Subscription and Service Agreement
Adopted by Consent Vote
G. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Tax Collector's PSL Building Landscape Maintenance
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Waiver for 3rd Annual Treasure Coast Minority Business Expo
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Resolution - Budget Resolution Allocating Revenues from Insurance Recovery Funds for Toro
Workman Cart HD
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Savannas Work Camper Agreement
Adopted by Consent Vote
H. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Christensen Road at NSLRWCD C102 Culvert Replacement and Slope Repair - Acceptance of
Project
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Award Bid No. 19-051- Subdivision 2 Mowing
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Award Bid No. 19-057 - Enhanced Swale Maintenance, Culvert Installation and
Asphalt/Concrete Work
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Award Bid Nos. 19-053 and 19-054 - Midway Road at Shinn Road Culvert Replacement and
Midway Road at 2600 feet East of Shinn Road Culvert Replacement Projects
Adopted by Consent Vote
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Economic Development Ad Valorem Exemption - Maverick Boat Group, Inc.
This item was presented by Assistant County Attorney Heather Young. Maverick Boat Group, Inc.
has filed an application for an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption. The exemption
would be applied to the 2018 construction of its new manufacturing facility at 4551 St. Lucie
Boulevard and the acquisition of new tangible personal property in conjunction with the new
facility. The Property Appraiser has reviewed the application and determined that the estimated
value of the improvements to the real property is $8,829,650.00. The estimated value of the new
tangible personal property is $698,270.00. The Property Appraiser determined that the amount of
revenue which would be lost under current millage rates would be $91,861.54. In accordance with
Resolution No. 17-119, the exemption would be applied to the appraised value of the new
improvements and tangible personal property for a ten (10) year period.
Notice of the July 16, 2019 public hearing was published in the News Tribune on July 5, 2019.
Staff recommended the Board adopt the proposed ordinance approving the economic
development ad valorem exemption for Maverick Boat Group, Inc., as presented.
Chair Bartz opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing to
address the Board, Chair Bartz closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
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1. Appointment to the Children's Services Council
The County Administrator Howard Tipton presented this item. Council members Marilyn Lawless
and Eric Finkel's appointments to the Children's Services Council expired November 13, 2018. Per
the Governor's Office of Appointments staff, they continue to serve until the Governor makes a
new appointment. Both are interested in re -appointment and have submitted updated
applications. The Board will need to select a minimum of three applicants per vacancy, for a total
of six applicants, to forward to the Governor so he may select two members to fill the expired
seats.
Staff recommended the Board select a minimum of six nominees from the 14 applicants for
submission to the Office of the Governor for consideration for the Children's Services Council's
vacancies or chose to submit all applications submitted to the Governor for his consideration.
As the Commissioner's votes were being tallied, the County Administrator recognized the passing
of Item 8.D.13. (809 N. 9th Street).
Using a ballot, the Board each selected six nominees to fill the two expired seats on the Children's
Services Council. The votes were published by the County Administrator and by a majority of votes,
the following applicants were selected: Terissa Aronson, Eric Finkel, Hellen Henderson, Marilyn
Lawless, Candice Loupe, and Garry Wilson. These applicants will be forwarded to the Governor for
selection to fill the expired seats.
B. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Setting of FY2020 Proposed Millage Rates and Dates for Budget Public Hearings
This item was introduced by the County Administrator. The OMB Director, Jennifer Hill, gave a
presentation on the FY 2019-2020 recommended budget. She began with an overview of the
budget process. Then, she talked about property values and property taxes, the economy, fund
balance and reserves, the status of the 5-year budget stabilization plan, challenges, and
incremental revenue and expenses.
The County is required to advise the Property Appraiser of the proposed millage rates; the rolled -
back rates; and the date, time and place the tentative budget hearing will take place. This must be
done within 35 days of the Property Appraiser's certification of taxable value in accordance with
Section 200.065, Florida Statutes. The Property Appraiser utilizes this information in preparing the
notice of proposed property taxes (TRIM notice) which are mailed to each property owner in
August.
The TRIM notice is intended to inform property owners of the maximum millage rate and taxes for
each taxing district. After the proposed millage rates are set, any of the millage rates may be
further reduced any time before the final budget hearing on September 19th. However, none of
the millage rates may be increased.
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At the budget workshops held by the Board of County Commissioners on July 8th through July 10,
2019, the Board was presented with the recommended FY 2019-2020 Budget. The recommended
rates are consistent with the rates as presented at the budget workshops. The recommended rates
can be found in "Worksheet Analysis of Roll -Back Millage Rate for fiscal year 2019-2020".
This request is for the purpose of setting the maximum rates in compliance with Truth in Millage
(TRIM) requirements.
The proposed millage rates are the same as those levied for FY 2018-2019, except for rebalancing
between the following taxing districts:
-General Fund
-Fine and Forfeiture Fund
-Erosion Control
-Mosquito Control
For the following reasons:
-Routine rebalancing of General Fund/Fine & Forfeiture Fund
-Approximately $750,000 rebalancing of Erosion/Mosquito
-Approximately $450,000 rebalancing of General Fund/Erosion
Staff recommended Board approval to set millage rates in order to comply with Truth in Millage
(TRIM) requirements:
• Advise the Property Appraiser's Office of the millage rates as outlined on "Worksheet Analysis of
Roll -Back Millage Rate for fiscal year 2019-2020" under the column headed "2019-2020 millage".
• Set two public hearings on September 5, 2019 and September 19, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Roger
Poitras Administration Annex Commission Chamber.
• Authorize the County Administrator to be able to modify the millage rates between General Fund
and Fine and Forfeiture Fund as long as the total countywide millage stays the same.
All the Commissioners spoke on their experience during the budget process this year.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and upon roll call, it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
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11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Chair spoke on the successes of the Annual Chili Cook -off that took place over the weekend.
A. June marks the beginning of hurricane season (June 1 until Nov. 30) and St. Lucie County urges all
residents to make sure they have a plan and restock their hurricane kits. If you need to pre -register
for the Medical Special Needs Shelter or the Pet -Friendly Shelter - be sure to do so now. Don't wait
until a storm is approaching our area. Additionally, now is the time to trim trees and vegetation.
For more hurricane preparedness visit - www.stlucieco.gov/eoc.
B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at
gam in Conference Room 3 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, August 13, 2019 at
6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
12. MOTION TO ADJOURN
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books that are filed with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request.
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