HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 04.22.2025MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:01 AM
St. Lucie County Commission Chambers
2300 Virginia Avenue
3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
BOARD MEMBERS
District No. 2, Chair
LARRY LEET
District No. 5, Vice-Chair
CATHY TOWNSEND
District No. 1
JAMES CLASBY
District No. 3
ERIN LOWRY
District No. 4
JAMIE FOWLER
Mission Statement
St. Lucie delivers superior service that enhances our quality of life
*Final on 4/16
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Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:01 AM
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WELCOME
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GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES – Attached is the agenda, which will determine the order of business conducted at today’s Board
meeting.
INVOCATION-PLEDGE – To bring order and decorum to its meeting, the Board begins its meetings with an invocation followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance. Participation is voluntary.
CONSENT AGENDA – These items are considered routine and are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Commissioner so requests.
REGULAR AGENDA – Proclamations, Presentations, Public Hearings, and Department requests are items, which the Commission will
discuss individually, usually in the order listed on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – These items are usually heard on the first Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. However, if a
public hearing is scheduled for a meeting on the third Tuesday, which begins at 9 a.m., then public hearings will be heard at 9
a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. These time designations are intended to indicate that an item will not be addressed prior
to the listed time. The Chair will open each public hearing and asks anyone wishing to speak to come forward, one at a time.
Comments will be limited to five minutes, and must be pertinent to the agenda item being considered by the Board.
As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order
of presentation is: (1) County staff presents the details of the Board item (2) Commissioners comment (3) if a public hearing, the
Chair will ask for public comment, (4) further discussion and action by the Board.
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printed agenda.
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minutes. Comments may pertain to any matter related to the Board’s duties as the County’s governing body. Comments in support
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MEETINGS – All Board meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. and on the third
Tuesdays at 9 a.m., unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers in the Roger Poitras
Administration Annex at 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, Fla. 34982. The Board schedules additional workshops throughout the year
necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Notice is provided of these workshops. Anyone with a disability requiring
accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Human Resources Department at 772-462-1456,
HumanResources@stlucieco.gov or TDD 772-462-1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:01 AM
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Mosquito Control District Meeting of March 18,
2025.
4.CONSENT AGENDA
A.WARRANTS
1.Warrant Lists 24 - 28
B.MOSQUITO CONTROL
1.Bid No. 25-033 - Aerial Adulticiding
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 25-033, Aerial Adulticiding, to the two
responsive and responsible bidders per the attached tabulation sheet; and authorization for
the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney in accordance with
Strategic Plan Policy HS 4.4.5.
2.Bear Point Mitigation Bank Credit Purchase Agreement Kevin Palmer Residence
Staff recommends the Board approve the Bear Point Mitigation Bank Credit Purchase
Agreement to complete the sale of mitigation bank credits and process the payment in the
amount of $54,000.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the
County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy ES 6.32 and ES 6.42.
5.REGULAR AGENDA
There are no items scheduled.
6.MOTION TO ADJOURN
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Mosquito Control District Meeting
March 18, 2025 Convened: 9:01 AM
Adjourned: 9:02 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:01 AM by Chair Larry Leet, District No. 2.
Present
Commissioner Jamie Fowler, District 4; Commissioner Larry Leet, District 2; Commissioner James Clasby,
District 1; Commissioner Erin Lowry, District 3; Commissioner Cathy Townsend, District 5
Also Present
Dan McIntyre, County Attorney
George Landry, County Administrator
Mayte Santamaria, Deputy County Administrator
Jason Davis, Deputy County Administrator
Carrie Mast, Chief Information Officer
Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director
Kristi Wong, Human Resources and Risk Management Director
Barbara Guettler, County MSBU Coordinator
Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Director
Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Planning Manager
Alice Sennott, Special Projects Manager
Enrique Carmona, Special Projects Assistant Manager
Frank Amandro, Criminal Justice Director
Sydney Halleran, Agenda Coordinator
Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary
2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Leet opened the meeting for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board,
Chair Leet closed public comment.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made to approve all minute sets, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 1 James Clasby
SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler
AYES: Jamie Fowler, Larry Leet, James Clasby, Erin Lowry, Cathy Townsend
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NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Mosquito Control District Meeting of February 18,
2025.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler
SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 James Clasby
AYES: Jamie Fowler, Larry Leet, James Clasby, Erin Lowry, Cathy Townsend
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 20 - 23
Adopted by Consent Vote
5. REGULAR AGENDA
There were no items scheduled.
6. MOTION TO ADJOURN
With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
9:02 AM.
Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court
and Comptroller, which are available for inspection upon request.
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03/14/25 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD PAGE 1
FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #24- 08-MAR-2025 TO 14-MAR-2025
FUND SUMMARY- MOSQUITO
FUND TITLE EXPENSES PAYROLL
145 Mosquito Fund 19,560.72 67,832.84
147 Bear Point Mitigation Fund 192.00 0.00
GRAND TOTAL: 19,752.72 67,832.84
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03/21/25 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD PAGE 1
FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #25- 15-MAR-2025 TO 21-MAR-2025
FUND SUMMARY- MOSQUITO
FUND TITLE EXPENSES PAYROLL
145 Mosquito Fund 20,809.58 0.00
GRAND TOTAL: 20,809.58 0.00
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03/28/25 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD PAGE 1
FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #26- 22-MAR-2025 TO 28-MAR-2025
FUND SUMMARY- MOSQUITO
FUND TITLE EXPENSES PAYROLL
145 Mosquito Fund 5,285.88 67,922.65
147 Bear Point Mitigation Fund 50.00 0.00
GRAND TOTAL: 5,335.88 67,922.65
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04/04/25 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD PAGE 1
FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #27- 29-MAR-2025 TO 04-APR-2025
FUND SUMMARY- MOSQUITO
FUND TITLE EXPENSES PAYROLL
145 Mosquito Fund 29,087.65 0.00
GRAND TOTAL: 29,087.65 0.00
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04/11/25 ST. LUCIE COUNTY - BOARD PAGE 1
FZABWARR WARRANT LIST #28- 05-APR-2025 TO 11-APR-2025
FUND SUMMARY- MOSQUITO
FUND TITLE EXPENSES PAYROLL
145 Mosquito Fund 11,683.06 67,118.96
147 Bear Point Mitigation Fund 2,382.50 0.00
GRAND TOTAL: 14,065.56 67,118.96
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ITEM NO. (ID # 2025-3320)
DATE: 4/22/2025
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Mosquito Control District
PRESENTED BY: Roger Jacobsen, Mosquito Control Director
SUBMITTED BY: Mosquito Control
SUBJECT: Bid No. 25-033 - Aerial Adulticiding
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this bid is to establish fixed pricing contracts for aerial adulticiding services. The St. Lucie
County Mosquito Control District (SLCMCD) requires these contracts in order to maintain a standby aerial
application capability to lower arbovirus disease transmission risk following catastrophic storm events and/or
during higher-risk arbovirus transmission periods and/or abundant periods of pestiferous mosquito
populations.
On February 26, 2025, submittals for Bid No. 25-033 were opened. Two (2) submittals were received, six (6)
documents were distributed and twenty-two (22) companies were notified. The initial term of the contracts
will be a period of two (2) years and the contract could be extended for an additional two (2) one-year periods
for a maximum contract term of four (4) years.
PREVIOUS ACTION:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funding is available in the Mosquito Control Inspection Division account number (145-6230-534000-
620000) Other Contractual Services.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 25-033, Aerial Adulticiding, to the two responsive and
responsible bidders per the attached tabulation sheet; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy HS 4.4.5.
COMMISSION ACTION:
RESULT:
MOVER: None
SECONDER: None
AYES: None
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NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
Coordination/Signatures
Date: March 25, 2025
Roger Jacobsen, Mosquito Control Director
Date: April 04, 2025
Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director
Date: April 07, 2025
Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney
Date: April 07, 2025
Jason Davis, Deputy County Administrator I
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ITEM NO. (ID # 2025-3323)
DATE: 4/22/2025
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Mosquito Control District
PRESENTED BY: Roger Jacobsen, Mosquito Control Director
SUBMITTED BY: Mosquito Control
SUBJECT: Bear Point Mitigation Bank Credit Purchase Agreement Kevin Palmer Residence
BACKGROUND:
The Bear Point Mitigation Bank offers secure and beneficial environmental credits that help to improve the
health of the Indian River Lagoon. It is a 317-acre mangrove saltwater marsh located in St. Lucie County and
has operated successfully along the Lagoon near Fort Pierce since 2003. The bank, permitted by the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, sells Mangrove Forest credits that
are valued in terms of the ecological value of the Mitigation Bank. The funds collected are used to preserve
and maintain wetland habitat as a way of sustaining the ecological and hydrological functions of the Indian
River Lagoon. The primary service covers the barrier islands and mainland Indian River waterfront from the
Sebastian Inlet on the north to St. Lucie Inlet on the south. The purchase agreement outlines the sale of
mitigation bank credits required by FDEP for the applicant to offset their development's estuarine impact.
Please see the included Bear Point Mitigation Bank Credit Purchase Agreement – Kevin Palmer Residence.
PREVIOUS ACTION:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The developer, Kevin Palmer will pay St. Lucie County BOCC the sum of $54,000.00 for 0.3 State credits. Upon
receipt, this revenue will be posted into Revenue Account Number 147-0000-369960-000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Board approve the Bear Point Mitigation Bank Credit Purchase Agreement to complete
the sale of mitigation bank credits and process the payment in the amount of $54,000.00 and authorize the
Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy ES
6.32 and ES 6.42.
COMMISSION ACTION:
RESULT:
MOVER: None
SECONDER: None
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AYES: None
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
Coordination/Signatures
Date: April 02, 2025
Roger Jacobsen, Mosquito Control Director
Date: April 03, 2025
Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director
Date: April 04, 2025
Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney
Date: April 04, 2025
Jason Davis, Deputy County Administrator I
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MITIGATION BANK CREDIT PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this ______ day of ________2025, by and
between ST. LUCIE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, (“County”),
whose address is 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida, 34982, and KEVIN PALMER ,
whose address is ___ in Ft. Pierce, Florida, 34949, (the “Buyer”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the County owns and operates the Bear Point Mitigation Bank, (“Bank”);
and,
WHEREAS, the Buyer is the owner of certain property lying in the Bank’s Mitigation
Service Area (“Site”); and,
WHEREAS, the Buyer intends to develop the property in a manner consistent with all
local, state, and federal regulations for a project to be known as “Palmer Residence”, the
addresses of which have not been assigned, but have been assigned parcel ID #’s 2413-501-
0168-000-7, 2413-501-0149-000-8 and 2413-501-0148-000-1 (“Project”); and,
WHEREAS, the Buyer desires to purchase 0.3 State Credits from the Bank to meet
certain requirements of the Project in accordance with the requirements of the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection Permit No. 56-425050-002-EI (collectively referred to
as the “Permit”) in order to proceed with the proposed development of the Site.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the
parties agree as follows:
1. The County agrees to sell, and the Buyer agrees to purchase, 0.3 State Credits in
accordance with the Permits for the Project. The purchase price for Credits is Fifty-Four
thousand and 00/100 dollars ($54,000.00).
2. The Buyer shall pay the purchase price of the total amount of Fifty-Four thousand and
00/100 ($54,000.00) for the Credits to the County in full within thirty (30) calendar days
of the date of this Agreement. Payment shall be delivered to the St. Lucie County
Finance Director, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982. Upon payment in full
of the purchase price, the County shall issue a written receipt to the Buyer acknowledging
such payment. In the event the purchase price is not paid in full within thirty (30)
calendar days of the date of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be null and void and
the County shall make the above-referenced Credits available to other parties.
3. It shall be the responsibility of the Buyer to provide the permitting agencies with a copy
of the receipt or other acceptable proof indicating purchase of the Credits.
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4. Any disputes relating to interpretation of the terms of this Agreement or a question of fact
or arising under this Agreement shall be resolved through good faith efforts upon the part
of the Buyer and the County. Any dispute which is not resolved by mutual agreement
shall be decided by the County Administrator who shall reduce the decision to writing.
The decision of the County shall be final and conclusive unless determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be fraudulent, capricious, arbitrary, so grossly erroneous as to
necessarily imply bad faith, or not be supported by substantial evidence.
5. Prior to initiating any litigation concerning this Agreement, the parties agree to submit
the disputed issue or issues to a mediator for non-binding mediation. The parties shall
agree on a mediator chosen from a list of certified mediators available from the Clerk of
Court for St. Lucie County. The fee of the mediator shall be shared equally by the parties.
To the extent allowed by law, the mediation process shall be confidential and the results
of the mediation or any testimony or argument introduced at the mediation shall not be
admissible as evidence in any subsequent proceeding concerning the disputed issue.
6. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior verbal or written agreements between the
parties with respect thereto. This Agreement may only be amended by written document,
properly authorized, executed and delivered by both parties hereto. This Agreement shall
be interpreted as a whole unit. All interpretations shall be governed by the laws of the
State of Florida. In the event it is necessary for either party to initiate legal action
regarding this Agreement, venue shall be in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit for St. Lucie
County, Florida, for claims under state law and the Southern District of Florida for any
claims which are justiciable in federal court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on
the day first above written.
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ATTEST: ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT
________________________________ BY: ________________________________
DEPUTY CLERK CHAIR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
____________________________________
COUNTY ATTORNEY
WITNESSES: BUYER:
_____________________________ BY: ________________________________
KEVIN PALMER/PALMER RESIDENCE
_____________________________
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