C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, June 2, 2014 - 6:30 p.m.
City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPENING PRAYER - Father McNally, St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes from May 19, 2014 meeting.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
a.
Proclamation recognizing June 1st - July 4th as Juneteenth Season of Freedom and June 19 as Juneteenth Day. Being received by Marjorie Harrell.
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
a.
Several members from the Fort Pierce Police Department were nominated for the ASIS Regional Law Enforcement Officers Awards – an extremely prestigious awards program that accepts nominations from across Southeast Florida. The awards ceremony was held on May 22, 2014 in Palm Beach Gardens and as always, the Fort Pierce Police Department received great recognition.
Deputy Chief Greg Kirk – Lifetime Achievement
Deputy Chief Greg Kirk – Lifetime Achievement
Officer Ryan Moore – Peer Award
Accreditation Manager Michelle Sirois – Peer Award
Officers Guy Montgomery, Marty Ortiz, and Detective Petry – Community Policing Award
Detective Dave Jones, Sergeant Jimmy Grecco, Detective Tyrone Campbell, and Crime Scene Investigator Erin Greiner - Investigative Award
Officer Michael Azevedo – Officer of the Year
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
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ANY PERSON SEEKING TO APPEAL ANY DECISION BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING IS ADVISED THAT A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED IN ANY SUCH APPEAL AND THAT SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE INCLUDING THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
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ANY PERSON SEEKING TO APPEAL ANY DECISION BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING IS ADVISED THAT A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED IN ANY SUCH APPEAL AND THAT SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE INCLUDING THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
9.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Reduce Code Enforcement Lien in the amount of $36,240 against 1705 Boston Avenue, owned by David Bragg, to $10.00 contingent upon payment within 60 days.
b.
Reduce Code Enforcement Lien in the amount of $54,030.00 against 1923 Eucalyptus Avenue, owned by Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, to $1,500.00 contingent upon payment within 60 days.
c.
Approval to submit and accept the 2014-2015 U.S. Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial JAG (local) in the amount of $28,117.
d.
Approve Gentile Corporation as the lowest responsive bidder to RFP No. 2014-018 for an amount not to exceed $24,180.00 for the rehabilitation of 1113 Soltman Avenue.
e.
Approve Emporium Construction Company as the lowest responsive bidder to RFP No. 2014-019 for an amount not to exceed $32,800.00 for the rehabilitation of 305 N. 31st Street.
f.
Approval to submit and accept the 2014-2015 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Minority Violence Prevention Grant in the amount of $400,000.
g.
Approval of RFP 6060 - Change Order No. 2 - Final to Lucas Marine Acquisition Co.,LLC (LMAC) in the amount of $700,00.00, pending City Attorney approval.
h.
Request from Main Street Fort Pierce for $20,000 for the payment of fireworks and other expenses.
i.
Request for a two (2) year Site Plan extension through September 15, 2016 for the construction of the Candlewood Suites located at the Fort Pierce Hotel Plaza, 7151 Okeechobee Road.
10.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Ordinance No. 14-015 - Providing a five percent (5%) increase in Business Tax Receipts. SECOND READING
11.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS
12.
CITY COMMISSION
a.
Resolution 14-R19 authorizing execution of a Joint Participation Agreement between the City and FDOT for Operation and Maintenance of the Traffic Control System and Intersections on the State Highway System within the limits of Fort Pierce.
b.
Submittal of application for appointment to the Code Enforcement Board for consideration.
13.
COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
a.
City Manager's Departmental Activity Report
14.
COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION
15.
ADJOURNMENT