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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
October 22, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 09:01 AM by District No. 3, Chair Linda Bartz
Convened: 9:01 AM
Adjourned: 10:48 AM
Attendee Name Title
Linda Bartz District No. 3, Chair
Cathy Townsend District No. 5, Vice -Chair
Status
Present
Present
Chris Dzadovsky
District No. 1
Present
Sean P. Mitchell
District No. 2
Present
Frannie Hutchinson
District No. 4
Absent
Howard Tipton
County Administrator
Present
Daniel S. McIntyre
County Attorney
Present
Alice Sennott
Recording Secretary Present
2. INVOCATION
The County Administrator led the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Informal meeting of Tuesday, August 13,
2019.
A motion was made to approve minutes and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
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S. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
Chair Bartz opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following individuals addressed
the Board:
• Diana Gregory, chair of the Treasure Coast Scenic Highway, promoted the Treasure Coast Scenic
Highway.
• Peter Buchwald, Director of the Transportation Planning Organization, expressed his support for
the Treasure Coast Scenic Highway.
• Hazel Hoylman presented Commissioner Dzadovsky with a book of photos taken by her camp's
children.
There being no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Bartz closed public comment.
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 19-207 - A proclamation celebrating "National Farm to School Month" in
St. Lucie County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the
resolution and it passed unanimously. Chair Bartz presented the proclamation to Bridget
Lane, Regional Public Health Specialist with OF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program; Ed
Skvarch, OF/IFAS County Extension Director; Jenny Buntin, OF/IFAS Extension Program
Manager; and Jennifer Muzzzin, St. Lucie County Schools Area Specialist. On behalf of the
group, Ms. Lane thanked the Board and accepted it with gratitude.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
B. Resolution No. 19-212 - Recognizing the Port St. Lucie Business Women organization and
proclaiming the third week of October 2019 as "National Business Women Week" in
St. Lucie County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the
resolution and it passed unanimously. Chair Bartz presented the proclamation to Angela
Hayle, President of Port St. Lucie Business women, who thanked the Board and accepted it
with gratitude.
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RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
C. Resolution No. 19-213 - Proclaiming October 2019 as "Disability Employment Awareness
Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the
resolution and it passed unanimously. Chair Bartz presented the proclamation to Douglas
Baber, Interim Director of St. Lucie County Human Resources, who thanked the Board for
helping to get the coffee cart program going. Mr. Baber spoke about the opportunities
created for students with the coffee cart program and about its success and spread to other
locations.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER
AYES:
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
7. PRESENTATIONS
ADOPT
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
None
None
A. Recognition of Liberian Dignitaries Visit to St. Lucie County
Chair Bartz asked for a motion to approve the recognition of the Liberian dignitaries visit to
St. Lucie County. A motion was made to approve the recognition and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
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Chair Bartz welcomed the the Liberian delegation from the Grand Bassa County Association
to St. Lucie County and recognized the 12t" annual Retreat Day for the African Community on
the Treasure Coast. She expressed the County's desire to work together in the future and
cultivate their relationship with the African community. Members of the delegation
included:
• Jerome Gayman, President
• A.B. Williams, Financial Secretary
• Dolores Hogan -Johnson, Chair
• Dr. Zachariah Gaye, Co -Chair
• Mary Simmons, Board Member
• Hon. Matthew F. Joe, Electoral District #3 House of Representatives
• Hon. Thomas Goshua, Electoral District #5, House of Representatives
• Dr. Samuel Monwell, President, Grand Bassa County Community College
• Hon. Moses Haynes, City Mayor, Buchanan City Corporation
On behalf of the delegation, Mr. Gayman spoke about the ways that the Grand Bassa County
Association is learning about St. Lucie County and using that knowledge to model
infrastructure and institutions in Liberia. He thanked the Chair and the Board for the
opportunities provided.
B. Hurricane Dorian Night Golf Fundraiser
St. Lucie County staff members Doug Baber, Charlotte Bireley, and Edward Matthews made a
presentation to the Board describing how they put on a "Night Golf" Tournament at
Fairwinds Golf Course to raise funds to purchase water purifiers for first responders and
residents in the Bahamas impacted by Hurricane Dorian. They raised $6,524.11, which
enabled them to buy the two water purifiers. The surplus funds raised were donated to
Missionary Flights International to help them with their Bahamas relief efforts.
C. Bouchard Award Recognition
Glen Henderson, St. Lucie County Mosquito Control Director, recognized the many years of
service of Mr. Richard Bouchard, St. Lucie County Sr. Coastal Engineer. He shared that Mr.
Bouchard had received a lifetime achievement award for beach management from the
Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, and presented the award plaque to him.
Mr. Bouchard thanked the Board and staff for the recognition.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant List 52
Adopted by Consent Vote
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. 2019/2020 Treasure Coast Sports Commission Grant Agreements
Adopted by Consent Vote
C. AIR & SEA PORT
1. Grant Acceptance for FDOT RWY 14/32 Airfield Lighting and Signage Update
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Work Authorization No. 05 - Noise and Flight Track Monitoring Services (NOMS) Design
Services
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Work Authorization No. 06 - AOA Fencing and Gates Security Improvements, Design,
Bidding and Construction Administration Services
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Grant Acceptance and Budget Resolution for FDOT Runway 14/32 Microsurfacing
Rehabilitation Grant
Adopted by Consent Vote
D. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Amended Purchase and Sale Agreement - Blue McNeil Two, LLC
Adopted by Consent Vote
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E. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Permission to Advertise - Notice of Public Hearing - Abandon a portion of Whiteway Dairy
Road in Section 18, Township 35 South, Range 40 East
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Revocable License Agreement - ATC Group Services - Installation of Monitor Well on
Midway Road near Parcel ID 3403-244-0000-030-5
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Permission to Advertise - Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance 19-013 to Amend Chapter
6 (Animals) regarding Community Cats
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. BJA 2019 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Acceptance
Adopted by Consent Vote
S. Resolution - Right -of -Way corner clip donation on Jenkins Road and Loop Road - Parcel ID
2312-141-0002-000-2
Adopted by Consent Vote
6. 1920 Avenue D - Parcel ID 2409-602-0259-000-9 - Florida Department of Environmental
Protection - Petroleum Restoration Program
Adopted by Consent Vote
7. County Deed to Creekside Community Development District
Adopted by Consent Vote
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1. Utilization of the St. Lucie County Employee & Family Health Care Center by Tax Collector
Employees and Dependents
Adopted by Consent Vote
G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Dori Slosberg Mini -Grant Awards
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Resolution - FY 2018-2019 Budget Amendment
Adopted by Consent Vote
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3. Removal of Fixed Assets from Inventory
Adopted by Consent Vote
H. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Waiver for the Restoring Hope Ministries' Night of Thanksgiving
Adopted by Consent Vote
I. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Request to approve first amendment to contract with Joe Payne Incorporated for
$150,000.00 for Private Provider Services for a Building Official
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Request Permission to Advertise - Notice of Public Hearing - Amend the Land Development
Code to update the date of the Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate
Map,(FIRM) to February 19, 2020 for St. Lucie County, Florida and Incorporated Areas.
Adopted by Consent Vote
J. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Award Bid No. 19-072 - San Lucie Plaza Basin 2B Construction of Driveways - This project is
funded by the Infrastructure Sales Tax
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Midway Road at Shinn Road Culvert Replacement and Midway Road at 2600 feet East of
Shinn Road Culvert Replacement - Change Order No. 1
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Midway Road at NSLRWCD C-92 and Midway Road at NSLRWCD C-93 Culvert Replacements
- Change Order No. 1
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Acceptance of FWC Artificial Reef Grant Award 19045
Adopted by Consent Vote
5. FWC Artificial Reef Grant Award 19045 - Budget Resolution
Adopted by Consent Vote
6. Edwards Road FHWA - ER Funding
Adopted by Consent Vote
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K. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
1. Resolution - Authorization to accept the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Local Solicitation
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Resolution - 2019 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Grant
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Resolution - 2019 Support for the Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program
Adopted by Consent Vote
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1. Capital Lease - 2019 745-04 Caterpillar Articulated Truck
Adopted by Consent Vote
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Resolution - Public Hearing to abandon a 10' Utility and Drainage Easement as shown on
the plat of Lakewood Park - Unit 12A - 6506 Palomar Parkway - Parcel ID 1301-615-0137-
000-4
JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisition Manager, presented this item. The Property Acquisition
Division received a Petition for Abandonment from CSC Investments Property, LLC (CSC) to
abandon a 10' Utility and Drainage Easement. In 1972 a duplex was built over the Utility and
Drainage Easement. CSC and the Conran family have owned this property since June of 1977.
In September of 2019 CSC had a contract to sell this property when it was discovered the
Utility and Drainage Easement had not been abandoned. The plat dedicated the Utility and
Drainage Easement to the public and pursuant to Florida Statute 336.10, St. Lucie County
shall hold a public hearing and adopt a Resolution abandoning the Utility and Drainage
Easement in order for CSC to convey clear title. Staff recommended the Board approve
Resolution 2019-217.
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 the resolution and it was passed unanimously.
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RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
2nd Public Hearing - Second Amendment to Development Agreement with FVP Miami
Lakes, LLC - Silver Oaks PUD
This item was presented by Linda Pendarvis, Planning Manager. She was assisted by Don
West, Public Works Director, and Patrick Dyan, Water Quality Division Manager. This was the
second of two public hearings for consideration by the Board of the Second Amendment to
the Silver Oaks PUD Development Agreement between St. Lucie County and FVP Miami
Lakes, LLC. The Second Amendment proposed the following: The Developer will convey
20.63 acres to the County for use as stormwater retention for the drainage basin and for the
proposed Lennard Road extension. The Developer's conveyance will result in a reduction of
nine single family units. The conveyance was valued at $390,000. In consideration of the
Developer conveying the property, the County would agree that the Developer's
proportionate fair share contribution of $340,764 identified in Section 4 (J) of the
Development Agreement has been paid in full. The Developer is proposing that the term of
the Development Agreement be extended for an additional twelve years, which will be
deemed effective and retroactively commencing upon November 1, 2017. Staff
recommended that the Board approve the Second Amendment to the April 29, 2009 Silver
Oaks PUD Development Agreement.
This item was quasi-judicial and the commissioners made the following disclosures:
• Commissioner Dzadovsky met with the representatives of the plan, attorney Angelos,
and her counterpart.
• Commissioner Townsend met with the representatives of the plan, attorney Angelos,
and her counterpart.
• Commissioner Mitchell met with the representatives of the plan, attorney Angelos,
and her counterpart.
• Commissioner Bartz met with the representatives of the plan, attorney Angelos, and
her counterpart.
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9:00 AM
C.
Chair Bartz opened the hearing for public comment at this time. The following resident
addressed the Board:
• Frank Knott, 7474 Shanas Trail, wanted confirmation that the drainage ditch currently
on Shanas Trail would remain in place so as to continue to drain his road.
There being no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Bartz closed the public hearing.
Staff explained that the drainage ditch would remain in place since it appeared to be outside
of the developer's property.
A motion was made to approve the second amendment and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
PUBLIC WORKS
ADOPT
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
None
None
Items 9.C.1 through 9.C.13 were presented together but voted on separately.
Barbara Guettler, MSBU Coordinator, presented this item. 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 pursuant to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. In order to
preserve this collection option, it is necessary for the Board to adopt a resolution expressing its
intent to use the uniform method commencing in November, 2020. The resolution must be
considered at a duly advertised public hearing held prior to January 1, 2020. 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 several Municipal Services Benefit Units to provide potable
water and fire protection improvements to the parcels within the proposed boundaries.
1. Canoe Creek MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the Special Assessment Notice of Intent Resolution
for the Canoe Creek Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Bartz opened the hearing for
public comment at this time. There being no one wanting to address the Board, Chairman
Bartz closed public comment. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed
unanimously.
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RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
2. Hatcher MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the Special Assessment Notice of Intent Resolution
for the Hatcher Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Bartz opened the hearing for public
comment at this time. There being no one wanting to address the Board, Chairman Bartz
closed public comment. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
3. Lakewood Park Drainage MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the Special Assessment Notice of Intent Resolution
for the Lakewood Park Drainage Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Bartz opened the
hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wanting to address the Board,
Chairman Bartz closed public comment. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it
passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
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
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Lakewood Park 2 MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the Special Assessment Notice of Intent Resolution
for the Lakewood Park 2 Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Bartz opened the hearing for
public comment at this time. There being no one wanting to address the Board, Chairman
Bartz closed public comment. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
Mura MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the Special Assessment Notice of Intent Resolution
for the Mura Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Bartz opened the hearing for public
comment at this time. There being no one wanting to address the Board, Chairman Bartz
closed public comment. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
6. North Hutchinson Island MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the Special Assessment Notice of Intent Resolution
for the North Hutchinson Island Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Bartz opened the
hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wanting to address the Board,
Chairman Bartz closed public comment. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it
passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
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7. Property Clean-up SAD - Notice of Intent
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the Special Assessment Notice of Intent Resolution
for the Property Clean -Up Special Assessment District. Chair Bartz opened the hearing for
public comment at this time. There being no one wanting to address the Board, Chairman
Bartz closed public comment. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
8. Rainbow Drive 1 MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the Special Assessment Notice of Intent Resolution
for the Rainbow Drive 1 Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Bartz opened the hearing for
public comment at this time. There being no one wanting to address the Board, Chairman
Bartz closed public comment. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
9. Rainbow Drive 2 MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the Special Assessment Notice of Intent Resolution
for the Rainbow Drive 2 Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Bartz opened the hearing for
public comment at this time. There being no one wanting to address the Board, Chairman
Bartz closed public comment. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
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10. St. James MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the Special Assessment Notice of Intent Resolution
for the St. James Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Bartz opened the hearing for public
comment at this time. There being no one wanting to address the Board, Chairman Bartz
closed public comment. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
11. Towns Villages and Countryside MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the Special Assessment Notice of Intent Resolution
for the Towns and Villages and Countryside Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Bartz
opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wanting to address
the Board, Chairman Bartz closed public comment. A motion was made to adopt the
resolution and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
12. Treasure Coast Air Park MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the Special Assessment Notice of Intent Resolution
for the Treasure Coast Air Park Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Bartz opened the
hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wanting to address the Board,
Chairman Bartz closed public comment. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it
passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
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13. Yates Road MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the Special Assessment Notice of Intent Resolution
for the Yates Road Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Chair Bartz opened the hearing for public
comment at this time. There being no one wanting to address the Board, Chairman Bartz
closed public comment. A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER
AYES:
NAYS:
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Opioid Litigation
ADOPT
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
None
This item was presented by County Attorney Dan McIntyre. On March 18, 2019, the City of
Fort Pierce entered into a Contingent Fee Retainer Agreement with Michael Kahn, P.A.;
Romano Law Group; Schochor, Federico & Staton, P.A.; Spangenberg, Shibley & Liber, LLP;
Douglas R. Beam P.A.; and The Law Office of Cynthia G. Angelos, P.A. On May 7, 2019, the
Board directed staff to piggyback the March 18, 2019 Agreement with the City of Fort Pierce
and the firms listed above. Suit was filed on June 13, 2019. The recommendation of the
County's outside counsel is that the County remain in the "Negotiating Class". The
hypothetical initial allocation between St. Lucie County and all incorporated municipalities
within the County is $829,755.00. Based on the recommendation of outside counsel the
County Attorney recommended that the Board direct that St. Lucie County remain in the
Negotiating Class.
A motion was made to approve the County Attorney's recommendation and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
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St. Lucie County Employee & Family Health Care Center - South County Location - Contract
for Sale and Purchase - 1680 SE Lyngate Drive - Parcel ID 4401-608-0002-000-3
The County currently leases a portion of a building located at 1680 SE Lyngate Drive for the
St. Lucie County Employee & Family Health Care Center. The County also operates a satellite
Drug Lab at this location. In May of 2019 the County became aware that the subject property
had been listed for sale for $3,500,000. County Risk Management staff expressed interest in
investigating the feasibility of purchasing the subject property. The County had two
appraisals prepared. The County presented a Contract for Sale and Purchase for $2,850,000
to the Seller. The Seller made a counter offer for $3,075,000 which is over the highest of the
two appraisals but is within the appraisers' range of value. The County currently pays annual
rent of $167,962.68. The four tenants pay a combined annual rent of $306,573.60. If the
County determines to purchase the property, the County will need to obtain a loan. The
County's Financial Advisor has estimated that the annual debt service will be approximately
$235,000. Since the current annual rent payments for the subject property are $306,573.60,
staff recommended that the Board approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase.
All the commissioners expressed their approval of the purchase and thought it would save
taxpayer money in the long run. A motion was made to accept the item and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
First Addendum to Lease and Franchise Agreement for the Development and Operation of
the Former Indian River Terminal at the Port of Fort Pierce with Derecktor Fort Pierce, LLC
On April 16, 2019, the Board approved a Lease and Franchise Agreement with Derecktor Fort
Pierce, LLC. Among other things, the Lease provided that Derecktor would commence
operations the earlier of thirty days after the packing house is demolished or when Derecktor
brings a ship to the Site. The Lease provided that the County would complete demolition of
the packing house by August 30, 2019. The County's contractor actually completed
demolition of the packing house on October 4, 2019. In this regard, a proposed First
Addendum to the Lease would amend Section 3.1(f) to change the completion date of the
packing house demolition from August 30, 2019 to October 31, 2019. Derecktor has notified
the County's Port Director that they intend to commence operations on November 1, 2019.
Staff recommended that the Board approve the First Addendum to Lease and Franchise
Agreement.
A motion was made to approve the item and it passed unanimously.
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RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADOPT
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
None
None
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, November 5,
2019 at 6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex
located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
B. County offices will be closed on November 11, 2019 in observance of Veterans Day.
C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, November
12, 2019 at 9am in Conference Room 3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located
at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
D. The Board of County Commissioners will hold their Annual Reorganization meeting on
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 9am with the Regular meeting immediately to follow in the
Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia
Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
E. County offices will be closed on November 28 & 29, 2019 in observance of Thanksgiving.
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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