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AGENDA
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
1:30 P.M.
INFORMAL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER - COMMISSIONER GRANDE, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
2. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
3. SLCTV VIDEO AND MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
4. CHARETTE FOR RESEARCH PARK AREA
5. ADJOURNMENT
CONFERENCE ROOM #3
ROGER POITRAS ADMINISTRATION ANNEX
2300 VIRGINIA AVENUE, FORT PIERCE FLORIDA 34982
NOTICE: All Proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. Any person who decides to appeal any action taken by the Board at these meetings will need a record of the
proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during
a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceedings will be granted the opportunity to cross-examine any individual testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability
requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48)
hours prior to the meeting.
ITEM #2
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- Sustainability
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Tp: St, Lucie County Board of County Gommissioners
THROUGH: Faye W. Outlaw, County Administrator _ Q
Lee Ann Lowery, Assistant County Administrator
Karen L. Smith, Environmental Resources Department Diredor~
FROM: Alan Gilbert, Chairman, Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC}
DATE: March 25, 2010 U ,
SUBJECT: Sustainability Committee Recommendations to the BOCC
The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC} formed the Sustainability Ad Hoc
Advisory Committee (SAC} in November 2006 via Resolution # 06-325. The role of the SAC is to
advise and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on matters relating to
sustainable practices.
SAC Ftecommendatl~ns:
The following are recommendations to the BOCC from the SAC's Macch 25, 2010 meeting:
i. The Committee recommends that the County support an altemative energy forum in St. Lucie
County. [Note: An altemative energy forum is being planned by the Environmental
Sustainability A!{iance of the Research Coast (ESARC} and fndian River State College to be
held on May 25, 2010 at the Kight Censer. There may be an opportunity to provide in-kind
support to the forum.)
2. The Committee recommends enhanced partnerships with Florida Power and Light's and Ft.
Pierce Utilities Authority's energy conservation programs, the energy and solar loan fund, and
green apprenticeship programs.
3. The Committee recommends that all local governments and utility providers do an inventory of
interior and exterior lighting on public rights of way and other public properties and facilities.
The Committee further recommends pursuing a joint RFP to retrofit with energy efficient
lighting (e.g. LEC7} to promote greater energy efficiency and cost savings.
4. The Committee recommends approval of Resolution 10-115 to replace Resolution 06-325.
cc: Sustainability Committee Members
Sandra Bogan, Oxbow & Environmenta[ Education Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 10-115
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 06-325, AMENDING THE DUTIES,
FUNCTIONS, MEMBERSHIP, AND PROCEDURES OF THE SUSTAINABII_ITY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County (the "Board") has made the following
determinations:
1. The Board recognizes the importance of creating a sustainable St. Lucie County; and
2. Sustainability is defined as "meeting the current environmental, social and economic needs of
the community without compromising the ability of future generations to meet these needs;"
and
3. Sustainability includes social equity (people), economic health (prosperity) and environmental
stewardship (planet); and
4. A sustainable St. Lucie County would include, but is not limited to, the use of clean energy,
programs and practices to improve conservation of natural resources and reduce pollution while
creating sustainable employment opportunities and improving the quality of life for its citizens;
and
5. Creating a sustainable County will create quality jobs, improve the environment, provide
meaningful services to vulnerable citizens, create educational opportunities, and save taxpayer
dollars in the long term; and
6. Data from the Pew Charitable Trust indicates the Green Sector, or clean energy economy, is
poised for explosive growth. A clean energy economy generates jobs, businesses and
investments while expanding clean energy production, increasing energy efficiency, conserving
water and other natural resources, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, waste and
pollution; and
7. The Board has a proven track record in adopting innovative and sustainable practices, including
but not limited to the St. Lucie County Greenprint, the Green Collar Jobs Training Center, Green
Government certification, Treasure Coast Research Park, and Environmentally Sensitive Lands
acquisition program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida:
The duties, functions, membership, and procedures outlined in Resolution 06-325 are amended to read
as follows:
1. This Board does hereby create the Sustainability Advisory Committee. The Sustainability
Advisory Committee is designated an ad hoc committee and shall have the following duties and
functions:
a. The Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) is authorized to provide advice and
make recommendations to the Board on strategies to increase St. Lucie County's
sustainability including, but not limited to, energy conservation and education,
waste management, and development of a green economy which includes clean and
renewable energy production, green collar jobs, production and use of green
technology, and improving energy efficiency, natural resource conservation and
pollution reduction.
b. Committee recommendations should focus on recommending strategies that will
have a significant impact on St. Lucie County government and/or the community.
c. Recommendations shall take into consideration the limited staff and financial
resources of St. Lucie County government and include strategies to maximize the
investment and commitment of other governmental agencies, the private and
nonprofit sector as well as individual citizens. The SAC may assist with
implementation of the recommendations.
2. The actions, decisions and recommendations of the Committee shall not be final or binding on
the Board of County Commissioners but shall be advisory only.
3. The sustainability Committee shall consist of eleven (11) members who shall be appointed as
follows:
a. Each Board member shall appoint one (1) member to serve on the Committee. Such
members' terms shall run concurrent with the term of the appointing
Commissioner.
b. The following groups shall appoint one (1) member to serve on the Committee:
1) Florida Power and Light (FPL)
In the event FPL does not appoint a member, and/or the member fails to meet
attendance requirements, a member with professional utility experience and/or
green building certification may be appointed.
2) Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA)
In the event FPUA does not appoint a member, and/or the member fails to meet
attendance requirements, a member with professional utility experience and/or
green building certification may be appointed.
3) Port St. Lucie Utilities (PSLU)
In the event PSLU does not appoint a member, and/or the member fails to meet
attendance requirements, a member with professional utility experience and/or
green building certification may be appointed.
4) Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA)
In the event the TCBA does not appoint a member and/or the member fails to
meet attendance requirements, a member of the TCBA or similar organization
may be appointed.
5) St. Lucie County Conservation Alliance (Alliance)
In the event the Alliance does not appoint a member and/or the member fails to
meet attendance requirements, a member of the Alliance or similar
environmental organization may be appointed.
6) St. Lucie County Economic Development Council (EDC}
In the event the EDC does not appoint a member and/or the member fails to
meet attendance requirements, a member of the EDC or similar organization
may be appointed.
7) Officials from the City of Port St. Lucie and the City of Ft. Pierce are invited to
participate as ex-officio members. Their attendance is not required for purposes
of establishing a quorum.
c. All members shall serve without compensation.
4. Five (5) committee members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of official business at
Committee meetings.
5. The County Administrator shall designate the staff liaison to the Sustainability Advisory
Committee.
6. The Sustainability Advisory Committee shall comply with the advisory board procedures
adopted by the Board of County Commissioners, as they may be amended.
After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Chairman Charles Grande XXX
Vice-Chairman Doug Coward XXX
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky XXX
Commissioner Paula Lewis XXX
Commissioner Chris Craft XXX
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this _ day of
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
DEPUTY CLERK CHAIRMAN
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
COUNTY ATTORNEY
~ ~ RESOLUTION NO. t)6-325
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CREATION OF THE SUSTAINABILITY
ADVISORY AD HOC COMMITTEE AND
PROVIDING FOR DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
OF THE COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the following determinations:
1. The Board recognizes the importance of Sustainable practices and the need
to review and update the St. Lucie County Policies, Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Code to enable such policies to be fully utilized by developers and St. Lucie
County employees.
2. This Board should create a Sustainability Advisory Ad Hoc Committee for
the purpose of advising the Board of County Commissioners on matters relating to codes
and regulations that currently preclude sustainable Re~ieies Practices
3. This Board should further define the duties and functions of the Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby create the Sustainability Advisory Ad Hoc
Committee. Such Committee shall hove the following duties and functions:
a. To advise and make recommendations to the Board of County
Commissioners on matters relating to Sustainable Practices, and
assisting in implementation of those recommendations.
b. To provide any other duties or functions as requested by the Board
of County Commissioners on sustainable issues.
2. The action, decisions and recommendations of the Committee shall not be
final or binding on the Board of County Commissioners but shall be advisory only.
3. The Sustninability Advisory Ad Hoc Committee shall consist of fourteen {14)
members who shall be appointed ns follows:
a. Each Board member shall appoint one (1) member to serve on the
Committee and such members' terms shall run concurrent with the
term of the appointing Commissioner.
EDWIN M. FRY, Jr., CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
SAINT LUCIE COUNTY
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OR BOOK 2709 PAGE 938 -940 Doc Type: RE50
RECORDfNG: 527.00
b. The following groups shall appoint one {1} member to serve on the
Committee:
1) Florida Power and Light
2) Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
3) Port St. Lucie Utilities
4) Treasure Coast Builders Association
5) St. Lucie County Conservation Alliance
6) IFAS
7) City of Port St. Lucie City Council
8) City of Fort Pierce City Commission
9) St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners
c. During the first meeting of each calendar year, the members shall
select a Chairman from among the membership to serve for a one (1)
year term.
d. A II members shall serve without compensation.
4. Vacancies for all appointments shall be filled upon:
a. Death of a member.
b. Resignation.
c. Removal by appointing authority.
d. Three (3} unexcused absences in a six (b) month period.
5. Vacancies shall be filled by the person who nominated the member who
created the vacancy.
6. The Committee Chairman shall establish a time and place for holding
meetings as shall be necessary, and the Committee shall adopt such rules of organization
and procedure as may be required. Six (6) committee members shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of official business at Committee meetings.
7. The Committee may establish sub-committees for specific subjects or tasks
from among its members. The Committee shall hold its first meeting as soon as possible
from the dote this resolution is adopted.
8. The Environmental Resources Department shall provide administrative
support for the Committee and shall keep a record of its proceedings.
9. If any action, sentence, or clause of this resolution is held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way
effect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Chairman Doug Coward AYE
Vice-Chairman Chris Craft AYE
Commissioner Paula A. Lewis AYE
Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson AYE
Commissioner Joseph E. Smith AYE
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 14th day of November, 2006.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMI55IONEl2,`~'i~
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ITEM #3
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Faye W. Outlaw, MPA, County Ad r -
DATE: June 24, 2009
RE: Relocation of SLCTV Studio
Please find attached a n evaluation of the costs and benefits of relocating the SLCTV Studio from
Morningside Library in Port St. Lucie to Room 101 of the Administration building. At the May 26,
2009 Informal Meeting, the Board discussed the renovation of the Community Services office. In
the memorandum regarding this agenda item, staff recommended that the remaining balance of
IFF funds ($434,035) be set aside for relocating the Media studio as well as renovation to the
Chamber of Commerce building.
Based on the attached information, Administration is requesting Board direction on proceeding
. with the relocation of the SLCN Studio from Morningside Library to Room 101 of the
Administration building.
FWO/ab 06-067
Attachment
c: Lee Ann Lowery, Assistant County Administrator
Shane DeWitt, Technical Operations Manager
Erick Gill, PIO
Roger Shinn, Central Services Director
Marie Gouin, Management and Budget Director
i ~ OFFICE OF MEDIA RELATIONS
• MEMORANDUM
TO: Faye Outlaw, MPA
County Administrator
THROUGH: Lee Ann Lowery, Assistant County Administrat~p~
FROM: Shane A. De Witt, Technical Operations Manager, SLCTV
DATE: June 24, 2009
RE: Relocation of SLCTV Studio
In an effort to improve productivity and to better utilize staff time, the Office of Media
Relations requests the relocation of our current studio facility from Morningside Library
in the City of Port St. Lucie to Room 101 in the County Administration Complex. This
office space was formerly occupied by the Parks & Recreation Department which is now
located at the Havert L. Fenn Center.
The current SLCTV studio has been an asset to the community, allowing staff to create
national award-winning local original programming in a controlled broadcast
environment. However, the staff time spent driving from the Administration Building to
the Morningside Library (approximately 15 miles each way) impacts our productivity. We
need alt members of SLCTV staff, including the PIO, for studio productions. This
equates to 4 staff members taking up 1 to 1 % hours for travel time. Even a 5-minute
production in the studio could cost us as much as $300 in staff time for travel, not
including fuel and vehicle costs. In most cases, staff spends ahalf--day out of the office
for scheduled taping purposes.
In addition, when programming involves multiple guests, they cannot always be
scheduled for tapings at the same time or they may cancel and have to re-schedule,
further increasing the time and costs to the County. When the cost of travel time for
County Administration, Department Directors and other County staff, as well as County
Commissioners, is considered, there is a significant benefit to relocating the studio to
the Administration Building.
Additionally, Morningside Studio is small, about 20' X 20'. The ability to have multiple
sets requires a complete breakdown of the current set and installation of a new set.
Room 101 will expand SLCNs studio space to approximately 45' X 45'. This increase
in size will give staff the opportunity to house multiple sets, allowing us to tape shows
without changing out the set. There is also room to provide a 20' green screen which
allows staff, with the right lighting application, to film individuals on an empty set and
then replace the background digitally with any imagery desired, a virtual set! Staff
would be able to tape more shows in less time with very little setup.
Currently, we do not have the ability to do any productions "live" on SLCTV due to the
distance from our master control head end at the BOCC Chambers to Morningside
Library. By moving to the Administration Building, the cost of running a connection from
the BOCC Chambers to Room 101 would be minimal and allow us to broadcast "live".
In conclusion, the benefits of relocating the current studio to Room 101 will include time
savings and cost savings. For example, the monthly 30-minute "Inside St. Lucie"
program takes staff approximately 4 hours (about $800 in staff time) to tape in the
current studio, including travel time. If we relocated, this time could be reduced to 30-45
minutes (less than $200 in staff time) due to reduction in travel time, delays waiting for
guests to arrive and pre-production preparation time. Please note that Media Services
did consider the Havert L. Fenn Center as a potential location but the ceiling height is
not sufficient to accommodate the required equipment for a studio.
Budget for Invitation to Bid (if needed)
Lighting* $165,000
Electrical* $ 50,000
Engineering $20,000
Total: $235,000
*Please note that due to the highly specialized nature of the installation, staff is not
recommending this project be performed through the apprenticeship program or the
Local Stimulus ordinance.
In-house budget includes:
Office Relocation $15,000
A/C $ 40,000
Total: $55,000
Grand Total: $290,000
These costs represent one-time expenses for relocating and upgrading the studio. .
Although staff is not in a position to project revenues, these expenses could be offset by
increased revenues from charges for production services and/or leasing the facility to
other governmental agencies and/or the private sector. The increased technological
capabilities by relocating will allow Media to generate revenue by leasing the facility to
outside production companies or agencies and/or hiring SLCN for production services.
SLCN has already been contacted by several groups for this purpose.
Please note that the above total estimate does NOT include funding for additional
equipment upgrades that will improve productivity and quality of programming for
SLCN. Staff is pursuing some of these funds through additional partnerships with the
St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office, the City of Fort Pierce, as well as others.
C: Roger Shinn, Director, Central Services
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
TO: Daniel S. McIntyre, County Attorney
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FROM: Heather Sperrazza Lueke, Assistant County Attorney
cc: Shane DeWitt, Media Specialist
Erick Gill, Public Information Officer
Lee Ann Lowery, Assistant County Administrator
C.A. NO: 09-792
DATE: June 22, 2009
SUBJECT: Non-Profit Use of SLC'I'V
Per your request, I have researched the issue of whether the County can allow non-profit
organizations to use SLCTV to help promote their causes. Section 610.109, Florida Statutes (2008),
states that Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Channels must be "noncommercial." The
word "noncommercial" is not defined, but would not likely exclude giving free air time tonon-profit
organizations. There therefore does not appear to be a statutory restriction against allowing non-
" profits time on SLCTV. However, I spoke with Ila Feld, our outside attorney for telecommunications
issues, and she said that many local governments have considered this issue and decided against
allowing non-profits access to their PEG channels because of First Amendment concerns. Ms. Feld
cautioned that, once the County allows one non-profit to use SLCTV, it must allow ALL non-profits
to use the channel, regardless of the causes they support. The County can only regulate on the basis
of whether something is legally obscene, not whether something could be offensive to the audience.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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2008 STRATEGIC PLANNING POLICY ISSUES
DepartmentlDivision: Media Relations -Administration
Policy Question:
Should Media Relations provide video/public relations assistance for non-
profit/government agencies at a charge for those services to cover full cost?
Background and Service Impact(s):
Increased workload/ additional staff, but could provide additional funding.
Currently, the Board already approved a contract with the City of Fort Pierce to
operate FPTV. We have also received interest from the following organizations:
St. Lucie County Fire District
Heathcote Botanical Gardens
South Florida Water Management District
Habitat for Humanity
Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters
Humane Society
SLCSO/FPPD
Tourism Development Council
Department of Environmental Protection
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency
Main Street Fort Pierce
Other Constitutionals
Indian River Law Enforcement Academy/Fire Academy
UDT-Navy SEAL Museum
Cultural Affairs Council
Friends of the Library
Cost Savings and/or Benefit:
Depends on level of outside contracts.
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Fa a W. Outlaw -
From: espvideo@comcast. net
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 11:59 AM
To: Faye W. Outlaw
Subject: St. Lucie County video production
To Whom It May Concern:
It has been brought to my attention that St. Lucie County has procured equipment for the purposes of
soliciting private businesses for video production services. As a tax payer and licensed business owner (ESP
Video) in St. Lucie County for nearly 25 years I have objections as to this decision. I feel that my tax dollars are
literally being spent to put me out of business. Several years ago I lost business from another St. Lucie County
entity, WLX, who started videotaping the local high school graduations to sell for profit. Before this I had been
producing them for a great many years together with Ed Staten of Hightower Staten Photography, another local
licensed photographer in St. Lucie County. In times like these it is extremely difficult to keep my head above
water and with St. Lucie County working against me there is no question that my company will fail. The only
question is "how soon?". Please reconsider this action so that my company will continue to survive and I can
continue to pay taxes as a resident and licensed company in St. Lucie County.
Rusty Durham
ESP Video
1111 West 1St Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
772-461-7417
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Faye W. Outlaw
From: Faye W. Outlaw
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 8:43 AM
To: 'Kerry Lehman at Bouncing Rock Media'
Cc: Shane DeWitt; Lee Ann Lowery
Subject: RE: SLCTV - I am VERY concerned
Importance: High
Good Morning Mr. Lehman:
Thank you for sharing your concerns regarding the direction of SLCTV. This matter was also brought to my
attention via a telephone conversation with Mr. Greg Gardner who is also a business member in the local
industry.
In follow-up to the concerns that have been raised, I am revisiting this matter. It will betaken back before the
Board of County Commissioners for further review and discussion at the Board's April informal meeting. That
meeting is scheduled for April 27th at 1:30 pm in Conference Room 3 at the Administration complex. The
meeting is open to the public and I would encourage you and other members of the local industry to be in
attendance.
In the interim, I have directed the SLCTV Manager to cease all efforts toward securing outside contracts for
production and/or media related services.
I appreciate your attention to this matter. Feel free to contact me directly at 462-1592 should you have
further questions.
Faye W. Outlaw, MPA
County Administrator
St. Lucie County BOCC
2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
772-462-1592
772-462-1648 Fax
outlawf@stlucieco.org
From: Kerry Lehman at Bouncing Rock Media [mailto:Kerry@BouncingRock.com]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 9:32 PM
To: Faye W. Outlaw
Subject: SLCTV - I am VERY concerned
Importance: High
Kerry Lehman, Owner
Bouncing Rock Media
2261 SW Haycraft Circle
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 336-9121
Attn: Faye Outlaw
St. Lucie County Administrator
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Dear Ms. Outlaw,
I'm writing in reference to a recent article that appeared in the Ft. Pierce Main Street
Focus magazine. The article on page 19 indicated that the taxpayer funded and supported
SLCTV Media Relations staff "is available for hire to produce high quality, award winning
commercials and/or promotional videos, either to air on television or on the web."
While this may seem enough, and possibly even sound like a good idea at first, a closer
look reveals that this is wrong on so many levels. As a licensed business owner of a
video and media production business in St. Lucie County for the past 15 years, I am
DEEPLY CONCERNED about my tax dollars (or anyone else's for that matter) going to fund a
competitive operation. Not only is it wrong, I'm quite sure there could be legal
ramifications as well. There certainly are ethical lines that have been crossed here.
Our local government should be implementing policies that encourage, protect, and nourish
established and startup local business entities. The idea of using taxpayer funded
equipment, operated by taxpayer funded personnel, to COMPETE with the very taxpayers that
provide that funding is unconscionable. I'm guessing the idea was to try to recover some
of the costs associated with the purchase of the extremely expensive equipment needed to
produce quality productions. This sounds good on the surface, but reveals a serious
conflict with the mission of our local government when viewed from a practical
perspective.
Not ONE of the video and media production companies in the county has the luxury of
having local taxpayers FUND both their equipment acquisitions AND their employee
payroll. The reality is, we are forced to try and forge a living from the minimal work
that does exist in the area for our craft, while constantly trying to figure out where
the money will come from for our next needed equipment acquisition to keep up with the
constantly changing technology. Few, if any of us have the luxury of fulltime employees
on staff either.
The SLCTV staff and department should be strictly dedicated to informing local residents
of the inner workings of the government, its meetings, and upcoming events and plans. It
is just plain wrong for SLCTV to compete ON ANY LEVEL with those of who have long been
established in this field of expertise AND who provide the very tax revenue used to fund
their operation.
While I'm sure the county's intentions where originally noble, I hope you now see that
this practice MUST be stopped. I encourage you to IMMEDIATELY cease any and all
practices that would compete with my business, or any other tax paying entity in this
county. There is simply too much at stake for me and my fellow video and media
production professionals to let this continue. Please know that unless this policy is
changed immediately, we will seek and use all possible means available to use to bring
light to this matter, including but not limited to local and national news organization
contacts. I'm sure in this economy there would be SUBSTANTIAL interest by news
organizations in any local government using taxpayer dollars to compete with its taxpayer
base. Government needs to know its limits. Competing against taxpayers with taxpayer
money is definitely crossing the line.
Thanks for your consideration, and I hope you will take this very seriously. Make no
mistake about it - WE (the local video and media production professionals) are taking
this VERY seriously, and will mobilize accordingly.
Sincerely,
Kerry Lehman, Owner
Bouncing Rock Media
2261 SW Haycraft Circle
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 336-9121
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ITEM #4
Planning and Development
~ _ Services .Department
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• ~ ~ MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: Faye W. Outlaw, MPA, County Administrator
FROM: Mark Satterlee, AICP, Director
Planning & Development Services
DATE: April 27, 2010
SUBJECT: charrette for the Area Around the Treasure Coast Education and Research
Park
ITEM NO. IV
Background:
Providing neighborhood charrette services for specific areas of the County has been a
stated priority of the Board of County Commissioners. The first of these priorities is to
perform a charrette for the area around the Treasure Coast Research and Education Park.
It is anticipated that as the Park develops there will be increased demand for development
along Kings Highway as well as the large tracts of undeveloped land surrounding the Park.
It has been the position of the Board that the County must plan .for and create a
development environment that is consistent and supportive of the Park rather than
allowing it to occur in a piecemeal or haphazard manner.
To that end, staff has initiated and completed the consultant selection process for the
provision of charrette services. County staff has selected 3 consultants to sign continuous
service contracts to perform charrette planning services. The firms include Ramon
Trias/Kimley-Horn, The Iler Group and Calvin-Giordano. A consultant has not been
selected to perform the charrette for the area around the Research Park.
For discussion purposes, staff has attached a draft map that outlines the potential study
area for the charrette. This map has been attached to previous Interlocal agreements the
County had proposed to the City of Fort Pierce.
Staff will be drafting a scope of services and selecting one of the consultants to initiate the
charrette project most likely this summer. In addition to ideas the Board may want to
Board of County Commissioners
Area Around the Research Park charrette
April 27, 2010
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include in the charrette scope, staff will require the selected consultant to address the
following in the scope of work:
• A detailed description of the public participation and stakeholder process that
includes property and business owners of the study area along with representatives
of the City of Fort Pierce, TCERDA, USDA, IFAS and the School Board;
• A detailed process "roadmap" of the things such as the schedule, meetings and
locations, needed data, logistics, information outreach, plan development, plan
format and deliverables along with details of plan implementation;
• To the extent possible, the inclusion of the County's green initiatives and as well as
a focus on sustainability; and
• Achieving consensus on recommendations for the proposed land use and
development pattern that is consistent with supporting and enhancing development
within the Park based upon public input, Board direction and sound planning
principles.
Recommendation:
Board input and consensus on moving forward with the area around the Treasure Coast
Research and Education Park charrette.
Cc: Lee Ann Lowery, Assistant County Administrator
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