C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, May 19, 2025 - 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, EmPowered in Christ Ministries
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the Minutes of the May 05, 2025 Regular Meeting
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
a.
National Public Works Week
b.
Mental Health Awareness Month
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
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
a.
Fort Pierce Main Street Report for 1st and 2nd Quarters of FY2025
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approval of Specific Authorization 1 with Cotleur & Hearing, Inc. for Urban Planning Professional Services of Old St. Anastasia and adjacent lots for an amount not to exceed $125,975.00
b.
Approve recommendation from the Arts and Culture Advisory Board seeking approval of the purchase of four (4) Anita Prentice mosaic benches utilizing Arts in Public Places funds for the Highwaymen Museum in an amount not to exceed $12,000.
c.
PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF. Approval of expenditure from the City Commission to use funds from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, not to exceed $125,000, to purchase needed safety equipment for Officers, update our interview room cameras, and donate to non-profit organizations or programs in good standing, including the Fort Pierce Police Explorers, Mustard Seed Ministries and Northside Bat and Ball Little League Baseball.
d.
Approve award of Bid 25-014, the Surfside Neighborhood Roadway Improvements Phase II, to the low bidder, Pav-Co Contracting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,469,267.18.
e.
Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to undertake public outreach assistance and drafting of proposed amendments based on the Evaluation and Appraisal Review of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Fort Pierce, Florida in the fixed amount of $115,000.
f.
Approval of an Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. to provide services from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $50,000.
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.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 25-014 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by applicant Franco Prado to change the zoning of one (1) parcel of land from Residential Single-Family - Three Units Per Acre, E-3, to Planned Development, PD at 1038 S. 37th Street, more specifically at Parcel ID: 2417-213-0001-000-7 - FIRST READING.
b.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use with New Construction, submitted by applicant Leo Giagrande, Principle, GEP, to construct an 84-lot recreational vehicle park located near Crossroads Parkway and Andrews Avenue. The property is located on Parcel ID: 2324-312-0005-000-4.
c.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval for an innovative site plan application, submitted by applicant Geza Szini-Sebo, Abandel Group, LTD, allowing bonus density to construct a 30-unit apartment villas. The property is located at 4101 Oleander Avenue, more specifically Parcel ID: 2433-414-0001-000-4.
d.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of a major site plan for a project known as The District for the development of 18,000 square feet of office / flex space located south of Okeechobee Road and west of McNeil Road in Fort Pierce. Parcel ID(s): 2419-241-0001-010-7 and 2419-244-0035-000-6.
e.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Approval of a Final Plat for Phase 1 of the Savannah Preserve PD. Located at or near the East Side of S US Highway 1 at the intersection of Dickson Drive and lying north of the existing Gator Trace Planned Development. Parcel ID(s): 2427-433-0002-000-1, 2426-333-0015-000-5, 2427-433-0001-000-4 & 2434-121-0001-000-8.
13.
CITY COMMISSION
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
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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.