C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, August 5, 2024 - 5:05 p.m.
City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPENING PRAYER - Devoshay Johnson, Deputy City Manager, EmPowered in Christ (E.P.I.C.) Ministries
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the minutes of the July 15, 2024 Regular Meeting.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
a.
Email from Jim Goertler expressing his gratitude for Redevelopment Specialist Miriam Garcia's consideration and assistance with the significant improvements he made to a building with her support.
8.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
9.
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.
10.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Specific Authorization 1 with Marlin Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $88,177.25 for the design of the Historic Downtown Fort Pierce Retrofit Trail - SUN Trail.
b.
Approval of the First Amendment to the June 1, 2010 Interlocal Agreement between St. Lucie County, the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority (TCERDA) Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) and the City of Fort Pierce.
c.
Approval to enter into an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for a Resilient Florida Grant Agreement which is fully reimbursable for a City of Fort Pierce Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment FDEP in the amount of $159,665.00.
d.
Approval of Continuing Services Contract for RFQ No. 2024-005, Miscellaneous Professional Architectural and Engineering Services to BCER Engineering, Inc., Melbourne, FL.
e.
Approval of Continuing Services Contract for RFQ No. 2024-005, Miscellaneous Professional Architectural and Engineering Services to TLC Engineering Solutions, Inc., Melbourne, FL.
f.
Approval of Continuing Services Contract for RFQ No. 2024-005, Miscellaneous Professional Architectural and Engineering Services to SGM Engineering, Inc., Orlando, FL.
g.
Approval of Continuing Services Contract for RFQ No. 2024-005, Miscellaneous Professional Architectural and Engineering Services to Royal Consulting Services, Inc., Longwood, FL.
h.
Approval of Continuing Services Contract for RFQ No. 2024-005, Miscellaneous Professional Architectural and Engineering Services to Cape Design Engineering, Co., Melbourne, FL.
i.
Approval of Continuing Services Contract for RFQ No. 2024-005, Miscellaneous Professional Architectural and Engineering Services to GFA International, Inc. dba Universal Engineering Sciences, Port St. Lucie, FL.
j.
Approval of Continuing Services Contract for RFQ No. 2024-005, Miscellaneous Professional Architectural and Engineering Services to EXP U.S. Services, Inc, Maitland, FL.
12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Quasi-Judicial Hearings follow a strict set of rules and procedures which can be found on the City's website using this link: https://www.cityoffortpierce.com/DocumentCenter/View/6740/Quasi-Judicial-Procedures. All Quasi-Judicial decisions by the City Commission must be based on competency substantial evidence. Competent substantial evidence is evidence which will establish a substantial basis from which the fact at issue can reasonably be inferred. It includes fact or opinion evidence offered by an expert on a matter that requires specialized knowledge and that is relevant to the issues to be decided. It is evidence a reasonable mind could accept as having probative weight and adequate to support a legal conclusion. Hypothetical, speculative, fear or emotion based generalized statements that do not address the relevant issues and that cannot be reasonably said to support the action advocated, are not competent substantial evidence.
Quasi-Judicial Hearings follow a strict set of rules and procedures which can be found on the City's website using this link: https://www.cityoffortpierce.com/DocumentCenter/View/6740/Quasi-Judicial-Procedures. All Quasi-Judicial decisions by the City Commission must be based on competency substantial evidence. Competent substantial evidence is evidence which will establish a substantial basis from which the fact at issue can reasonably be inferred. It includes fact or opinion evidence offered by an expert on a matter that requires specialized knowledge and that is relevant to the issues to be decided. It is evidence a reasonable mind could accept as having probative weight and adequate to support a legal conclusion. Hypothetical, speculative, fear or emotion based generalized statements that do not address the relevant issues and that cannot be reasonably said to support the action advocated, are not competent substantial evidence.
a.
Public Hearing and Resolution 24-R42 accepting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Annual Action Plan 2024 – 2025
b.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-022: Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owner 69 Delray LLC, to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near the intersection of W. Midway Road and Oleander Avenue. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is RH, High Density Residential, with a proposed Zoning designation of R-5, High Density Residential. Parcel ID: 3403-233-0002-000-6. SECOND READING
c.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-023 - City Initiated Annexation of one (1) parcel owned by KG Concrete & Development LLC located at or near 4105 Mariah Cir. Parcel ID#:2407-114-0002-000-9 - FIRST READING
d.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-024 - City Initiated Annexation of one (1) parcel owned by Lawn Chair Properties LLC located at or near 4106 Mariah Cir. Parcel ID#:2407-111-0001-000-3 - FIRST READING
e.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-025 - City Initiated Annexation of one (1) parcel owned by Unity Three Office Bldg LLC located at or near 4075 Virginia Ave. Parcel ID#:2420-602-0013-000-8 - FIRST READING
f.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-026 - City Initiated Annexation of one (1) parcel owned by Unity Three Office Bldg LLC located at or near 2304 S 41st Street. Parcel ID#:2420-602-0016-000-9 - FIRST READING
g.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-027 - City Initiated Annexation of one (1) parcel owned by Jose & Rosemary Torres located at or near 4351 S 25th Street. Parcel ID#:2432-414-0005-000-9 - FIRST READING
h.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-028 - City Initiated Annexation of one (1) parcel owned by Italian Castle Of The Treasure Coast LLC located at or near 4560 S 25th Street. Parcel ID#:2433-333-0001-000-6 - FIRST READING
i.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-029 - City Initiated Annexation of one (1) parcel owned by Accurate Septic Holdings LLC located at or near 4120 Selvitz. Parcel ID#:2432-233-0001-000-6 - FIRST READING
j.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-033 - Voluntary annexation to include one (1) parcel at or near 3804 Sunrise Boulevard, Parcel ID: 2433-123-0001-000-1. FIRST READING
13.
CITY COMMISSION
a.
Resolution 24-R40 Establishing the Military Hometown Hero Banner Program and Adopting Policies and Guidelines and an Application
b.
Resolution 24-R41 Authorizing the purchase of property near 610 N. Causeway from the State of Florida for the cost of recording and processing fees totaling $54.75.
c.
Selection of Florida League of Cities Voting Delegate for annual business meeting on Saturday, August 17.
d.
Submission of applications to serve on the Planning Board.
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 Sec. 2-49, Fort Pierce Code of Ordinances, persons desiring to place an item on the agenda may make written request to the city manager no later than 5:00 p.m. fifteen (15) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. Such request must state the subject matter of the individual's appearance and should include any background materials pertinent to the issue. The city manager shall review the request to determine if the item might be handled administratively or whether the subject matter is an item of city business. If appropriate, the city manager shall submit the item for placement on the agenda to the city clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. ten (10) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. The mayor may impose a time limitation of five (5) minutes, or allow such additional time he or she determines necessary and appropriate for such person to make presentation. All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, documents or other materials to be submitted to the commission shall, no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday prior to each meeting, be delivered to the city clerk and furnish each member thereof with a copy of the same prior to the regular meeting.
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.
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.