HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03.20.2018S■TkaL■(di 1 E
COUNTY
F L o R r D A
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
March 20, 2018 Convened: 9:01 AM
Adjourned: 10:28 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:01 AM by District No. 4, Chair Frannie Hutchinson
Attendee Name
Title
District No. 4, Chair
District No. 3, Vice -Chair
District No. 1
District No. 2
Status Arrived
Frannie Hutchinson
Present
9:00 AM
Linda Bartz
Present
9:00 AM
Chris Dzadovsky
Present
9:00 AM
Anthony Bonna
Present
9:00 AM
Cathy Townsend
District No. 5
Present
9:00 AM
Howard Tipton
Administrator
Present
9:00 AM
Mark Satterlee
Deputy Administrator
Present
9:00 AM
Daniel S. McIntyre
County Attorney
Present
9:00 AM
Don West
Public Works Director
Present
9:00 AM
Jennifer Hill
Interim Office of Management and Budget Director
Present
9:00 AM
Ron Roberts
Director of Public Utilities
Present
9:00 AM
Jeremiah Johnson
Facilities Manager
Present
9:00 AM
Brittany Jones
Recording Secretary
Present
9:00 AM
2. INVOCATION
The County Administrator led the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Generated 312212018 2:47 PM
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS
Chairman Hutchinson noted the following items were added to the agenda:
• Item 5.C. (Resolution proclaiming the week of March 18-24, 2018 as "National Surveyors Week" in
St. Lucie County, Florida)
• Item 10.A.6. (Ardie R. Copas Veterans Nursing Home — Memorandum of Agreement with OHL-
Arellano Construction Company)
• Item 10.A.7. (Indian River Estates Stormwater Improvements Phase II — Proposed Settlement Offer
for Fountain Engineering Inc.)
RECESS AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
At this time, Chairman Hutchinson recessed the Board of County Commissioners meeting. The Erosion
District convened. Refer to the minutes of the Erosion District meeting for March 20, 2018.
RECONVENE AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Hutchinson reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, March 06, 2018
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
5. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution proclaiming the month of March 2018 as "American Red Cross 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 carried unanimously.
Chairman Hutchinson presented the proclamation to Sarah Ruwe, Executive Director with the
American Red Cross, Florida's Coast to Heartland Chapter, who thanked the Board for the
proclamation and accepted it with gratitude. She gave special mention to the volunteers who
accompanied her and detailed the work they've accomplished, made possible by generous
volunteers.
2 1 P a g e
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Anthony Bonna, District No. 2
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
B. Resolution proclaiming April 7, 2018 as "Children's Day" and April 8, 2018 as "Parents' and
Children's 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 carried unanimously.
Chairman Hutchinson presented the proclamation to Tony Loupe, CEO of the Early Learning
Coalition of St. Lucie County, who thanked the Board for the proclamation and accepted it with
gratitude. He spoke of the upcoming Family Fun Fair which promotes both families and literacy
and thanked the County for its support, emphasizing the many children that will benefit from
the organization's recently received grant.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anthony Bonna, District No. 2
SECONDER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3, Vice -Chair
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
C. Resolution proclaiming the week of March 18-24, 2018 as "National Surveyors 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 carried unanimously.
Chairman Hutchinson presented the proclamation to Tom Kiernan, Vice President -Director of
Survey, Culpepper & Terpening, who thanked the Board for the proclamation and accepted it
with gratitude. He gave recognition to the Florida Survey and Mapping Society's scholarship
program and community outreach.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cathy Townsend, District No. 5
SECONDER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3, Vice -Chair
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
6. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing items)
Chairman Hutchinson opened the meeting for public comment at this time.
Vern Melvin, Regional Director for the Department of Children & Families (DCF), offered his gratitude
and thanks to all those involved with the emergency food stamp program following Hurricane Irma this
past fall.
3 1 P a g e
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
There being no one further wishing to come before the Board, Chairman Hutchinson closed public
comment.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. St. Lucie Public Schools Graduation Update - E. Wayne Gent, SLC School Board
Superintendent
This presentation was given by E. Wayne Gent, SLC School Board Superintendent, who began by
acknowledging School Board members Dr. Mills and Kathryn Hensley were present in the
audience. Mr. Gent was excited to share that St. Lucie County Public Schools were ranked 5th in
the State for 2016-2017 graduation rates and had the highest graduation rate out of the four
counties. Mr. Gent detailed a breakdown of statistics for graduation rates and graduation rate
trends for the public high schools in the County.
B. Purple Heart Parking Signs - Roy Brewer, Mike Kiper, Gregg Mann, United Veterans of St.
Lucie County, Inc.
Roy Brewer and Gregg Mann, both from the United Veterans of St. Lucie County, presented this
item. Mr. Brewer gave a brief background on the Purple Heart Parking Signs program. Next, Mr.
Mann provided statistics on wounded veterans in the U.S. and in St. Lucie County. He detailed
the history and significance of the Purple Heart award. Mr. Brewer informed the Board that if
they are given a number of requested parking signs, they will fulfill the request and supply the
County with Purple Heart Parking Signs.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Townsend had a question in regards to Item 8.C.6 (Fourth Amendment to Lease from
Peacock University, LLC for Guardian Ad Litem Program C06-12-754) concerning the length of the lease
extension. The County Attorney and Jeremiah Johnson, SLC Parks, Recreation & Facilities Manager,
responded that the lease is for a 3 year extension.
Commissioner Dzadovsky wanted to offer recognition for the hard work towards Item 8.13.1 (Moore's
Creek Donations).
Chairman Hutchinson had a question in regards to Item 8.P.3 (Midway Road Widening [25th Street-
US1]) on the dates of construction and if the surrounding residents have been made aware of the night
construction shifts. Don West, SLC Public Works Director, responded that DOT has not set the dates
but the Board will be notified once they are set. He will speak to DOT about notifying the homeowners.
Also, Chairman Hutchinson thanked staff for their hard work on Item 8.P.2 (Melville Road Stormwater
Improvements Phase 1).
4 1 P a g e
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
There were no other comments or questions on the consent agenda.
A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
SECONDER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3, Vice -Chair
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 22 & 23
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. Budget Resolution - Board Acceptance of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
funds for the Treasure Coast International Airport Install Segmented Circle Runway
10L/28R
2. Appointment to the Historical Commission
3. Clearview Research Contract
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Declarations of the St. Lucie County Public Safety Director Declaring a State of Local
Emergency for Hurricane Irma
2. Budget Resolution - Accepting funds in the form of Insurance Recovery from Employers
Mutual, Inc. in the amount of $1969.50 for reimbursement of defense costs in an
Inverse Condemnation Lawsuit
3. Permission to Advertise - Celebration Pointe Community Development District -
Dissolution of District
4. First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement (CO2-09-159) - Operation of Mobile Command
Unit
5. Resolution - Facility Use Agreement with Coastal Conservation Association of Florida
6. Fourth Amendment to Lease from Peacock University, LLC for Guardian Ad Litem
Program C06-12-754
7. Treasure Coast Research Park - MOU with University of Florida Board of Trustees and
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority for Sixty (60) Acres
8. Permission to Advertise - Notice of Public Hearing - Pinehurst Subdivision - abandon a
portion of right-of-way on S. 40th Street
5 1 P a g E
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
D. COMMUNITY SERVICES
There are no items scheduled.
E. COURT ADMINISTRATION
There are no items scheduled.
F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
There are no items scheduled.
G. FACILITIES
There are no items scheduled.
H. HUMAN RESOURCES
There are no items scheduled.
I. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. Compuquip Countywide Firewall Replacement
2. Information Consultants Contract Amendment 1
J. LIBRARY SERVICES
There are no items scheduled.
K. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES
There are no items scheduled.
L. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
There are no items scheduled.
M. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Renewal of Multi -Year Inmate Contract
N. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
There are no items scheduled.
O. PUBLIC SAFETY
There are no items scheduled.
6 1 P a g e
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
P. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Moore's Creek Donations
2. Melville Road Stormwater Improvements Phase 1
3. Midway Road Widening (25th Street-US1)
4. Orange Avenue at North St. Lucie River Water Control District Canal 411 Culvert
Replacement Project - Acceptance of Project
5. Award of Bid No. 18-013 Purchase & Installation of Sign Post, Sign Hardware and Sign
Blanks
Q. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
1. 2017 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Grant
2. FY 2017-2018 Budget Amendment for the purchase of the remaining 62 pursuit vehicles
for the purchase agreement entered into in the 2016-2017 budget year.
R. SOLID WASTE
1. Bid Waiver and Sole Source
S. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
1. Supervisor of Elections Budget Amendment for insurance reimbursements related to
Hurricane Irma
T. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION
There are no items scheduled.
U. UTILITIES
There are no items scheduled.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. St. Lucie County Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Application - Senior
Paradise, LLC
The County Attorney presented this item. Senior Paradise, LLC has submitted an
application for a Class F (Wheelchair) Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
(CON).
7 1 P a g e
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
At its meeting on February 20, 2018, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory
Council reviewed the application and determined the application was in compliance
with the standards of review set forth in Section 18-54 of the St. Lucie County Code
of Ordinances. Accordingly, the Council voted 5-0 (2 absent) to approve the
application. The Public Safety Director has notified the City Managers of Fort Pierce
and Port St. Lucie of the pending application. To date, no response has been received
from the cities. Notice of the March 20, 2018 public hearing was published in the News
Tribune on February 26, 2018.
Staff recommended the Board determine the application of Senior Paradise, LLC, for a
Class F Certificate of Convenience and Necessity meets the standards of review set forth
in Section 18-56, approve the application, and authorize the Chair to sign the Class F
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
Chairman Hutchinson opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being
no one wishing to come before the Board, Chairman Hutchinson closed the public
hearing.
There were no comments or questions from the Board.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
SECONDER: Cathy Townsend, District No. 5
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
2. St. Lucie County Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Application -
JusTranzit School Bus, Inc.
This item was presented by the County Attorney. JusTranzit School Bus, Inc., has
submitted an application for a Class F (Wheelchair) Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity (CON).
At its meeting on February 20, 2018, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory
Council reviewed the application and determined the application was in compliance
with the standards of review set forth in Section 18-54 of the St. Lucie County Code
of Ordinances. Accordingly, the Council voted 5-0 (2 absent) to approve the
application. The Public Safety Director has notified the City Managers of Fort Pierce
and Port St. Lucie of the pending application. To date, no response has been received
from the cities. Notice of the March 20, 2018 public hearing was published in the News
Tribune on February 26, 2018.
Staff recommended the Board determine the application of JusTranzit School Bus, Inc.,
for a Class F Certificate of Convenience and Necessity meets the standards of review
8 1 P a g e
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
set forth in Section 18-56, approve the application, and authorize the Chair to sign
the Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
Chairman Hutchinson opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being
no one wishing to come before the Board, Chairman Hutchinson closed the public
hearing.
There were no comments or questions from the Board.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cathy Townsend, District No. 5
SECONDER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3, Vice -Chair
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Resolution - City of Fort Pierce Resolution 18-1102 Initiating Development of an
Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement
The County Attorney gave the background on this item. The City of Fort Pierce
Resolution 18-R02 proposes to initiate the process for negotiation of an interlocal
service boundary agreement with the County. The issues identified in the draft
resolution are issues concerning planning, annexation and service delivery for the area
identified in the map attached to the resolution.
Under the provisions of Section 171.203(2), Florida Statutes, the County has 60 days
after receipt of the City's resolution to adopt a responding resolution. The County may
identify additional issues for negotiation. The County Attorney stated the County must
negotiate in good faith for 6 months and described the next step in the process. The draft
Resolution which, if adopted, would express the Board's desire to participate in the
discussion and negotiations with the City of Fort Pierce pursuant to City of Fort Pierce
Resolution No. 18-R02. The draft resolution also identifies certain issues that County
staff believes should be discussed as part of the negotiations.
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the resolution and authorize the Chair to sign
the resolution.
A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed unanimously.
9 1 P a g e
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
SECONDER: Cathy Townsend, District No. 5
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
2. Equipment Lease Agreement with TD Equipment Finance (TD)
This item was presented by the County Attorney. The County's Road & Bridge Division
needs to purchase certain heavy equipment. The equipment's purchase is proposed to
be funded through an equipment lease/purchase agreement.
The County's Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel have reviewed the proposed
transaction and recommend approval. Staff recommended that the Board approve the
resolution and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution.
A motion was made to approve the resolution and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Cathy Townsend, District No. 5
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
3. Permission to Advertise - Ordinance Scheduling a Referendum Election on November
6, 2018 for a Proposed 0.5 Percent Local Government Infrastructure Surtax
This item was presented by the County Attorney. The County Administrator has
discussed with the Board the need for a proposed 0.5 percent infrastructure surtax.
Proceeds from the proposed surtax, if approved, would be used to improve public
roads, reduce traffic congestion, reduce neighborhood flooding, improve local water
quality and other similar uses. Implementation of the proposed surtax requires that
the Board adopt an ordinance that directs the Supervisor of Elections to schedule a
referendum election to allow the qualified electors of the County to vote on the levy
of the proposed surtax. It is anticipated that the Cities and the Village will adopt
resolutions requesting that the Board adopt an ordinance for a period of ten (10)
years. In this regard, the draft ordinance, if adopted, would direct the Supervisor of
Elections to hold a referendum election on November 6, 2018 on the ballot
question set out in the draft ordinance. If approved by the voters on November 6,
the proposed surtax would be effective for ten (10) years beginning January 1,
2019. The proceeds would be distributed to the County and municipalities pursuant to
the formula set out in Section 218.62, Florida Statutes.
The County Attorney stated the draft ballot language is reflective of the discussion on
this item from the March 13, 2018 Informal Meeting. Furthermore, the Board will be
able to make changes to the language at the public hearing.
Staff recommended that the Board grant permission to advertise the draft ordinance
for a public hearing on Tuesday April 3, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
10 1
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
Chairman Hutchinson asked what the presentation in April will include. The County
Administrator stated it will be a full, complete presentation.
Commissioner Dzadovsky commented he feels the word "lagoon" is important in the
success of this surtax and stated he feels it is important the language with the word
"lagoon" is polled. The Board recapped discussions that occurred at the most recent
informal meeting and it was stated that the County can utilize the education component
to emphasize that the funds generated will benefit the Indian River Lagoon.
Chairman Hutchinson questioned the Board as to whether they support additional
polling. Commissioner Townsend stated she does not feel the need for further polling.
Commissioner Dzadovsky indicated he is in support of additional polling.
Chairman Hutchinson requested the County Administrator send out the different draft
versions to the Board prior to the next meeting.
There were no further comments or questions from the Board at this time.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Anthony Bonna, District No. 2
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
4. Indian River Estates Stormwater Improvements Phase II - Proposed Settlement Offer
for Fountain Engineering Inc.
The County Attorney presented this item. He stated this item is related to item 10.A.7
(Indian River Estates Stormwater Improvements Phase II - Request by Dunkelberger for
Settlement Offer) and that they will be summarized together. He also suggested the
Board vote on both items as one vote.
The Indian River Estates (IRE) Phase II project is the construction of a Stormwater
Conveyance System within the Indian River Estates subdivision that connects to the
existing pump station. The Project included, but was not limited to, the installation of
pipes and catch basins. On or about May 1, 2012, the County and FEI entered into a
written contract for construction of stormwater improvements known as Indian River
Estates Stormwater Improvements - Phase II (FEI Contract). The FEI Contract obligated
FEI (Fountain Engineering, Inc.) as the contractor for the construction of a
Stormwater Conveyance System in accordance with the plans and specifications. The
Contractor's Surety, Hanover Ins. Co. (Hanover), issued a corresponding Public Bond for
the Project. The County also entered into a contract with Dunkelberger Engineering
(Dunkelberger) to perform construction engineering/inspection services and contract
administration during the project.
111 Pag
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
During the course of the Project, FEI did not maintain the Project schedule and
other agreed upon schedules, and did not perform its work promptly and
diligently. FEI also did not timely pay subcontractors and suppliers. Despite its
efforts, FEI did not achieve the contractually required substantial completion or
final completion. The County continued to use efforts to supplement CEI services,
and FEI was given additional time to complete the project; however, despite the
County's efforts FEI failed to perform.
The County has taken great efforts to attempt to resolve this matter. The County has
not only met with FEI on several occasions, but has also met at least twice with
representatives of Hanover in an effort to resolve the dispute. On November 3, 2015,
the Board approved the proposed settlement agreement with Hanover and granted
permission to sue Fountain and Dunkelberger. In December 2015, an Amended
Complaint was filed against Fountain and Dunkelberger. A jury trial is currently
scheduled in mid -June of this year.
A second mediation in the case is scheduled for late March, 2018. In advance of the
second mediation, the County's special counsel has suggested that a settlement
demand from the County to FEI would help set a reserve and get the appropriate
review by the insurance adjusters for the insurance company that provided insurance
coverage for FEI. In analyzing a settlement offer or in attempting to determine an
appropriate settlement demand it is helpful to review a "best case - worst case"
scenario. In the "worst case" a jury would award the County $0 in its claim against FEI.
In that event the County would be responsible for payment of FEI's attorneys' fees and
costs which are estimated to be $130,000.00. In a "best case" scenario a jury would
award the County the full amount sought, plus attorneys' fees, costs and interest
which, in this case, is approximately $3,600,000.00. It is difficult to predict what a
jury would do in this case. The facts and legal arguments may be somewhat
confusing to the jurors. In addition there are multiple defendants which could add to
the confusion. Therefore, County staff suggests that the Board consider making a
demand that is less than the full value of the claim. County staff requested that the
County's special counsel provide a recommendation as to the amount of the
settlement demand. The amount recommended for the settlement demand is
$2,500,000.00.
Staff recommended that the Board approve a settlement demand against Fountain
Engineering Inc. in the amount of $2,500,000.00. Staff recommended that the Board
approve a settlement demand against Dunkelberger in the amount of $2,500,000.00.
Commissioner Dzadovsky moved to approve both staff recommendations of this item
and item 10.A.7 in one vote and it passed unanimously.
121Page
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
SECONDER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3, Vice -Chair
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
5. Resolution - Solid Waste Tipping (Disposal) Fees
The County Attorney presented this item. The County owns and operates a solid waste
facility located at 6120 Glades Cut -Off Road. In 2016 the Board adopted Resolution No.
16-035, which established the tipping (disposal) fees and charges that the County bills
and collects for receiving, processing, disposing and managing of solid waste and
recyclable materials. Resolution No. 16-035 was amended by Resolution Nos. 17-109
and 17-171.
The draft Resolution which, if adopted, would: (a) revise the tipping fees for waste
tires, (b) revise the tipping fees for construction and demolition debris, and (c)
create separate tipping fees for land clearing debris. All of these changes will take
place on May 1, 2018.
Staff recommended that the Board adopt the resolution and authorize the Chair to sign
the resolution.
A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed 4-1.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
SECONDER: Cathy Townsend, District No. 5
AYES: Frannie Hutchinson, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Cathy Townsend
NAYS: Anthony Bonna
6. Ardie R. Copas Veterans Nursing Home - Memorandum of Agreement with OHL-
Arellano Construction Company
This item was presented by the County Attorney. On February 25, 2014, St. Lucie
County notified the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (FDVA) that the County
intended to submit an application to become the site for the State's seventh Veteran's
Nursing Home. On September 23, 2014, Florida's Cabinet voted unanimously to
approve the construction of the nursing home in St. Lucie County. Construction of the
nursing home will be funded primarily through a grant from the United States
Department of Veterans Affairs and matching funds from the State of Florida. As
part of the application process with FDVA, the successful applicant (in this case St.
Lucie County) was required to provide $500,000.00 towards the project. To date the
County has paid $80,343.50 for the title insurance premium for the conveyance of
the property to the State. At the request of the State, the County has also committed
to paying up to $215,000.00 to Minto to construct a berm and wall. FDVA has
requested that the County pay the remaining balance to OHL-Arellano Construction
Company, the contractor selected by the State to construct the nursing home.
131Page
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
The Memorandum of Agreement requires the County to pay OHL-Arellano for
construction work from the balance of the County's matching funds based on invoices
submitted by OHL-Arellano and approved by the State of Florida Department of
Management Services.
Staff recommended that the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign the memorandum.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cathy Townsend, District No. 5
SECONDER: Anthony Bonna, District No. 2
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
7. Indian River Estates Stormwater Improvements Phase II - Request by Dunkelberger for
Settlement Offer
This item was presented in conjunction with item 10.A.4 (Indian River Estates
Stormwater Improvements Phase II - Proposed Settlement Offer for Fountain
Engineering Inc.).
Commissioner Dzadovsky moved to approve both staff recommendations of this item
and item 10.A.4 in one vote and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
SECONDER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3, Vice -Chair
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
B. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Resolution - To Establish the Budget for St. Lucie County, Public Works Heavy
Equipment Loan
Jennifer Hill, Interim OMB Director, presented this item. She stated the Board of
County Commissioners has just authorized the issuance of the Master Equipment
Financing Agreement to acquire Public works Heavy Equipment today via County
Attorney agenda item 10.A.2. As these funds were not anticipated in FY 18, funding
is not appropriated in the FY 18 adopted or amended budget. Consequently, a
budget needs to be established in order to expend these funds.
Staff recommended the Board adopt the budget resolution establishing the budget for
the Master Equipment Financing.
A motion was made to adopt the resolution and it passed unanimously.
14 1
Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:00 AM
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
AYES: Hutchinson, Bartz, Dzadovsky, Bonna, Townsend
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Dzadovsky commented on the Proposed Roads Impact Fees (this item was discussed at
the March 6, 2018 meeting). Also, he announced there will be a fundraiser at Causeway Cove Marina
on March 24, 2018 to raise funds towards keeping Wesley Island clean and beautiful.
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special meeting on Tuesday April 3, 2018 at
6pm for the swearing in of St. Lucie County's newly appointed Commissioner, Anthony Bonna,
followed by the Regular meeting in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras
Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 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, April 17, 2018 at
gam in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
D. The 2017 St. Lucie County Earth Day Festival will take place April 21, 2018, from 10am to 3pm,
at Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For details visit:
www.oxboweco.com or call (772) 785-5833.
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.
15 1