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Agenda Item # 11.a.

City Commission Regular Meeting - 6:00 pm

Meeting Date:: 05/03/2021
Re: Downtown Smart City Initiative
Submitted For:: Shyanne Harnage

SUBJECT:

Approval of the Interlocal Agreement for the Downtown Fort Pierce Smart City Initiative between the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, the City of Fort Pierce, and the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency.

SUMMARY:

In October 2020, representatives from the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority presented a concept to the FPRA Board for the creation of a Smart City in Downtown Fort Pierce utilitizng smart kiosks, smart streetlights and FPUAnet fiber optic infrastructure. With the FPRA Board's approval on April 13, 2021 and FPUA Board's approval on April 20, 2021, the Interlocal Agreement is presented for City Commission review and approval. This project will be funded through the use of up to $250,000 from the H.D. King Power Plant Site tax credit proceeds.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends aprpoval of the Interlocal Agreement for the Downtown Fort Pierce Smart City Initiave as presented.

ALTERNATIVES:

Amend the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement
Deny the Interlocal Agreement

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Jason Mittler, FPUAnet Manager
Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager

COORDINATED WITH:

Nicholas C. Mimms, City Manager/FPRA Director
Peter Sweeney, City Attorney
John Tompeck, FPUA Director
Javier Cisneros, FPUA Director of Utility Support Services
Joshua Gang, FPUA Director of Regulatory Affairs

Fiscal Impact

Amount:: $250,000

OTHER INFORMATION:

Proceeds from the sale of the H.D. King Site tax credit certificate.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox	Reviewed By	Date
City Manager	Shyanne Harnage	04/22/2021 09:23 AM
City Manager	Nick Mimms	04/27/2021 06:56 PM

Form Started By:: Shyanne Harnage
Started On:: 04/14/2021 07:05 AM
Final Approval Date:: 04/27/2021