Approval of Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for the Downtown Fort Pierce Smart City Initiative.

In May 2021, the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency, City of Fort Pierce, and Fort Pierce Utilities Authority entered into an Interlocal Agreement to implement a Smart City Initiative in Downtown Fort Pierce. This initiative will provide high-speed wireless capabilities to the downtown with four strategically located kiosks and free public Wi-Fi. The funding source of this project will come from the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency by utilizing up to $250,000 of the excess funds from the sale of the tax credits related to the cleanup of the former H.D. King Power Plant site. The agreement has a ten-year term which includes public Wi-Fi provided as a service to the City through FPUAnet. The cost of the public Wi-Fi is included in the $250,000 funding provided by the FPRA.

The amendment is needed to change timelines and location of kiosks, eliminate the smart poles and add free public Wi-Fi at the Manatee Center and Marina Square. The majority of the underground and fiber infrastructure is completed with every item other than the actual kiosk installation to be completed by August 2023. Kiosks are expected to be installed and active by February 2024.

Approve Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement

Amend or deny Amended and Restated Interocal Agreement

Jason Mittler, FPUANet Manager
Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager

City Attorney