Agenda Item # 10.E.
City Commission Day Meeting 9:00 AM
- Meeting Date:
- 11/09/2026
- Re
- Resolution/MOU between Indian River State College and City of Fort Pierce to allow the Police Department use of office space at IRSC
- Submitted For:
- David Smith
SUBJECT:
Resolution 26-R70 approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Fort Pierce Police Department and Indian River State College for Office Space and Cooperative Public Safety Partnership
SUMMARY:
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed the Resolution to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Fort Pierce Police Department (FPPD) and Indian River State College (IRSC) regarding FPPD’s use of designated office space at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex and the establishment of a cooperative public-safety partnership at no cost to the city.
Under the MOU, IRSC provides office facilities to FPPD at zero ($0) cost to the City, including continual occupancy of Rooms 102 and 103 and periodic use of the Emergency Operations Center. The MOU establishes a two-year term, with either party able to terminate the agreement upon sixty (60) days’ written notice.
FPPD will house its training and recruitment personnel at the facility and support IRSC’s Criminal Justice Institute through training assistance, mentorship, and coordinated public-safety initiatives.
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved Resolution and MOU.
Once approved and signed by the Mayor, the fully executed Resolution and MOU will be served to IRSC for their signature.
Under the MOU, IRSC provides office facilities to FPPD at zero ($0) cost to the City, including continual occupancy of Rooms 102 and 103 and periodic use of the Emergency Operations Center. The MOU establishes a two-year term, with either party able to terminate the agreement upon sixty (60) days’ written notice.
FPPD will house its training and recruitment personnel at the facility and support IRSC’s Criminal Justice Institute through training assistance, mentorship, and coordinated public-safety initiatives.
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved Resolution and MOU.
Once approved and signed by the Mayor, the fully executed Resolution and MOU will be served to IRSC for their signature.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution authorizing execution of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fort Pierce (acting through FPPD) and the Board of Trustees of Indian River State College, and authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, and City Attorney to take all actions necessary to implement the agreement.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve the MOU and Resolution as presented; Deny approval, which would prevent FPPD from occupying IRSC office space and delay or eliminate planned cooperative training, recruitment, and mentorship initiatives; Request modifications to the MOU or Resolution and return the item to staff and IRSC for revision.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Eric Chan, Deputy Chief of Police
Caleb Gillette, Deputy Chief of Police
Lindsey Whittaker, Interim Assistant City Attorney
Camille Wallace, Interim City Attorney
Caleb Gillette, Deputy Chief of Police
Lindsey Whittaker, Interim Assistant City Attorney
Camille Wallace, Interim City Attorney
COORDINATED WITH:
City Attorney Office
IRSC Administration, including the Office of the President and IRSC General Counsel
IRSC Public Service Education / Criminal Justice Institute (facility coordination and programmatic collaboration)
IRSC Administration, including the Office of the President and IRSC General Counsel
IRSC Public Service Education / Criminal Justice Institute (facility coordination and programmatic collaboration)
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- n
- Fiscal Year:
- 2026
- Account:
- 0013002.534900
- Amount:
- 0
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not Applicable
Attachments
- 26-R70
- RLS 26-366 CAO Approval Memorandum
- Resolution
- IRSC FPPD MOU
- IRSC Facilities Contract
- CoFP Proof of Insurance