C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, May 4, 2020 - 6:30 p.m.
City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPENING PRAYER - Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes from April 20, 2020 Regular Meeting.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
a.
Email from John Lindsay, seasonal resident from Canada, to the Fort Pierce community in support of their vigilance and discipline for the management of the coronavirus.
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS
Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time and must sign up to speak in advance. 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.
Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time and must sign up to speak in advance. 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.
9.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
10.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
a.
Second Quarter Financial Report
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approve memorandum of understanding for the Manatee Observation and Education Center to allow the FPUA to contiune operating the Manatee Observation and Education Center for a term of twenty-five (25) years, after which the term shall automatically renew for successive five (5) year terms.
b.
Approve letter of support for GraceWay Village recognizing their efforts in response to COVID-19 and long term community support.
c.
Approve lease to own purchase of four (4) 2019/2020 Peterbilt refuse collection trucks for the Solid Waste Division in an amount not to exceed $19,590.24 monthly, $235,082.88 annually, for a term of five (5) years.
d.
Approve acceptance of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief & Recovery grant in the amount of $25,000.
e.
Approve award of Bid No. 2020-025 to Marina & Site Contractors, Inc. for the Indian Hills Recreation Area Multi-Use Trail Improvements in an amount not to exceed $495,745.50.
f.
Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association (Police Officer Unit) for the period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022.
g.
Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association (Sergeants' and Lieutenants' Unit) for the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021.
12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13.
CITY COMMISSION
a.
Submittal of applications for appointment to the Communitywide Council.
b.
Submittal of applications to serve on the Police Officers Retirement Fund - 185 Board.
c.
For Informational Purposes - House Rule: Code of Civility
d.
ADD ON ITEM: Resolution 20-R22 correcting references to Capital Improvement Revenue Note from 2014A to 2014 in Resolution 20-R21 adopted on April 20, 2022.
14.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject 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.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject 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.
15.
COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
a.
Reports
16.
COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION
17.
ADJOURNMENT
Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.
Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises you that if you or another person decide to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, that you or said person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office at (772) 467-3065 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office at (772) 467-3065 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.