C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, July 7, 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
a.
Minister Belinda Pizarro - River of Life Fellowship
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of the minutes of the June 16, 2025 Regular Meeting.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
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
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approval of award of Bid No. 2025-027 for SHIP Residential Rehabilitation for 902 Hickory Street, Fort Pierce, FL to De La Hoz Builders, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $83,590.00
B.
Approval of award of Bid No. 2025-026 for SHIP Residential Rehabilitation for 2509 Avenue K, Fort Pierce, FL to De La Hoz Builders, Inc in an amount not to exceed $72,420.00
C.
Approval of award of Bid No. 2025-023 for CDBG Residential Rehabilitation for 2803 Avenue M, Fort Pierce, FL to Zorion LLC in an amount not to exceed $87,220.36
D.
Approval of Change Order No. 13 - General Contractor Services, Second Floor Leveling in the amount of $8,385.68 for the City of Fort Pierce Florida Highwaymen Museum renovation project.
E.
Review of Change Order No. 14 - General Contractor Services, Replacement of Windows in the amount of $26,166 for the City of Fort Pierce Florida Highwaymen Museum renovation project.
F.
Approval of Change Order No. 15 - General Contractor Services for a Dumpster Enclosure in the amount of $26,775 for the City of Fort Pierce Florida Highwaymen Museum renovation project as required per the City Code.
G.
Approval of Change Order No. 16 - General Contractor Services, Expanded Parking Lot Scope in the amount of $41,229.43 to correct the parking lot elevation to prevent water intrusion for the Highwaymen Museum renovation.
H.
Approval of U.S. DOE, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program Special Terms and Conditions-Grant Agreement in the amount of $76,720.00.
I.
Approval of a public service agency grant award to E.N.D. It, Corporation in the amount not to exceed $5000.00.
J.
Approval of expenditure of Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) Contribution in the amount of $5,000.00 to Mustard Seed Ministries for their Sarah's Kitchen pantry to provide hot meals to youth involved in the Fort Pierce Police Department's Courageous Kids program.
K.
Accept the 2024 Incentives Strategies Report of the the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC).
L.
Approval of increase of Purchase Order No.250521, Complete Production Resources from $50,000 to $100,000 for monthly lighting equipment rental at the Sunrise Theatre.
M.
Approval of Increase of Purchase Order No.250544, Jack Hammer Audio from $50,000 to $80,000 for monthly sound equipment rental at the Sunrise Theatre.
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.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 25-018 Amending Chapter 103, Article III "Contractors". SECOND READING
B.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 25-019 Amending Chapter 103, Article II "Building Code," Division 2 of the Code of Ordinances Entitled "Building Fees." SECOND READING
C.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - an application for Conditional Use with New Construction Site Plan submitted by property owner, St. Lucie Kings, LLC and Representative HJA Design Studio, to construct a flex space for wholesale trade and warehouse freight on 3.57 acres at 4600 & 4650 Okeechobee Rd., Fort Pierce, FL. The properties are zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel IDs: 2419-122-0001-050-9 and 2419-122-0001-040-6.
13.
CITY COMMISSION
A.
Selection of 2025 FLC Annual Conference Voting Delegate.
B.
Resolution No. 25-R42 Amending the Rules of Procedure for the Board of Examiners of Contractors
C.
Resolution No. 25-R48 Building Department Fee Schedule
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.