C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, October 19, 2015 - 6:30 p.m.
City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPENING PRAYER - Rev. Howard D. Coleman, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
a.
Government Day Proclamation being accepted by Robert Bradshaw, City Manager.
b.
Founders Day - Pilot Club International Proclamation being received by Michelle Sigmon, President of the Pilot Club of Fort Pierce.
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
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.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approval and Acceptance of Recommended Award of Bid No. 2015-055/Approval of Purchase for Two Off-Road Vehicles
b.
Approve request for blanket Purchase Order approval in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for the purchase of used vehicles for Police Department use.
c.
Approve award of the Veterans Memorial Park Stormwater Improvements (Base Bid) construction contract to the low bidder, Brothers' Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,648,040.00.
d.
Approve renewal of I-95 Billboard Contract for Fort Pierce Authentic Tours Program in an amount not to exceed $14,300.00.
e.
Approve renewal of Rack Card Distribution Contract for Fort Pierce Authentic Tours (FPAT) Program in an amount not to exceed $8,728.50.
f.
Approve request by A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery to replace ground sign on City Property at their cost on leased property at 500 North Indian River Drive.
g.
Approve request for permission to begin development of an Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County for the rehabilitation of the Melody Lane Parking Area.
10.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Ordinance 15-055 the Annexation of 5550 S US Hwy 1 and Smallwood Avenue
11.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS
a.
4th Quarter Financial Report - Preliminary
b.
Presentation of Fort Pierce Parking Committee Recommendations by Nick Mimms, Deputy City Manager.
12.
CITY COMMISSION
a.
(1) Request to affirm vote of October 5, 2015 to discontinue the services of Robert V. Schwerer and Associates.
(2) Draft agreement for interim legal services
(3) Discussion of transition to interim and/or new city attorney.
(2) Draft agreement for interim legal services
(3) Discussion of transition to interim and/or new city attorney.
b.
Submittal of application for Reappointment to Fort Pierce Authentic Tours (FPAT) Advisory Board.
c.
Submittal of application of Mrs. Charlene Adair for appointment to the Fort Pierce Tree Board.
d.
Discussion at the request of Commissioner Sessions of the implementation of City Commission policies by management and staff to provide services.
13.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject 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 any subject 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.
14.
COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
a.
City Manager's Departmental Activity Report
15.
COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION
16.
ADJOURNMENT
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) 467-3052 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) 467-3052 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.