C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, September 2, 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 - Chaplin Belinda Pizarro - River of Life Fellowship
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of Minutes from August 18, 2025 regular meeting.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
A.
Letter from Charlie Hayek thanking Robert Lutjen for chronicling the Great American Raft Race, a collaboration between the Fort Police Police Department, Project Lift, United Against Poverty and several other groups. Bobby's video showcased Fort Pierce's community service and involvement, making this a great place to live.
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 contract with Airstron, LLC for the Sunrise Theatre Chiller Replacement in the amount of $242,320.00 in response to RFP 2025-007 as approved by City Commission on 5/5/2025.
B.
Approval of expenditure in the amount of $79,539.00 for the emergency replacement of a structurally damaged traffic mast arm currently situated at the intersection on the west side of SR A1A and Binney Drive and the work will be performed by AUM Construction, Inc.
C.
Approval of construction contract with Pav-Co Contracting, Inc. for Surfside Neighborhood Roadway Improvement Phase II, Bid No. 2025-014, in the amount of $3,469,267.18.
D.
Approval to award Bid No. 2025-024 for the Avenue D Resurfacing from 29th Street to US 1 project to C. W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $4,072,873.50.
E.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Amended Continuing Services Agreement for a One-Year Renewal with Architects Design Collaborative, LLC for Professional Architectural and Landscape Architectural Services
F.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Continuing Services Agreement for a One-Year Renewal with BCER Engineering, Inc.
G.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Amended Continuing Services Agreement for a One-Year Renewal with Cotleur & Hearing, LLC for Professional Architectural Services
H.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Continuing Services Agreement for a One-Year Renewal with Cape Design Engineering Co. for Professional Engineering Services
I.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Continuing Services Agreement for a One-Year Renewal with SGM Engineering, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services.
J.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Continuing Services Agreement for a One-Year Renewal with Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. for Landscape Architectural Services
K.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Amended Continuing Services Agreement for a One-Year Renewal with Don Bergman Architecture, LLC for Professional Architectural Services
L.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Continuing Services Agreement for a One-Year Renewal with GFA International, Inc. d/b/a Universal Engineering Sciences for Professional Engineering Services
M.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Continuing Services Agreement for a One-Year Renewal with Royal Consulting Services, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services
N.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Amended Continuing Services Agreement for a One-Year Renewal with MBV Engineering, Inc.
O.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Continuing Services Agreement for a One-Year Renewal with TLC Engineering Solutions, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services
P.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Amended Continuing Services Agreement for a One-Year Renewal with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. for Professional Architecural and Engineering Services
Q.
Approval of Continuing Services Agreement with D & R Landscapes, Inc. for Nuisance Abatement Services, RFP No. 2024-048, in the amount of $75,000.
R.
Approval of Continuing Services Agreement with Mow 4 Less, LLC. for Nuisance Abatement Services, RFP No. 2024-048, in the amount of $75,000.
S.
Approve the Release and Satisfaction of Unity of Title in respect of parcels 2412-501-0123-000-7 (1860 Surfside Drive) & 2412-501-0124-000-4 (1840 Surfside Drive).
T.
Approval of Letter of Support for the Fort Pierce Housing Authority's to complete a Rental Assistance Demonstration Section 18 blend conversion of the Buell Brown Center.
U.
Approval of Letters of Support for Superintendent Jon Prince Recognition as Superintendent of the Year 2026
V.
Approval of the expenditure in the amount of $96,176.00 for a 2026 Ford F550 Water Truck pursuant to the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract No. FSA 23-VEH-21-RO (bid effective from 10/01/23 through 9/30/25), Specification No. 26; contract approval anticipated at a later date as required.
W.
Approve the Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with Bergeron Emergency Services, Inc. for emergency debris removal services for the 2025 Hurricane Season
X.
Approve the Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc., for Emergency Debris Removal Services for the 2025 Hurricane Season.
Y.
Approve the Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with Custom Tree Care, Inc., for Emergency Debris Removal Services for the 2025 Hurricane Season.
Z.
Approve the Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with DRC Emergency Services, LLC., for Emergency Debris Removal Services for the 2025 Hurricane Season.
ZZ.
Approve the Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with True North Emergency Management, LLC., for Disaster Debris Monitoring Management and Consulting Services for the 2025 Hurricane Season.
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 25-023 - Review and approval of Voluntary Annexation by owner Troil South, LLC, to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at 1903 S. 37th Street. The proposed City Future Land Use designation is General Commercial (GC) and Zoning classification of General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2417-331-0001-000-0.
SECOND READING
SECOND READING
B.
PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST. Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 25-024 Creating Chapter 103, Article XII Mandatory Structural Inspections for Condominium and Cooperative Buildings. SECOND READING
C.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance No. 25-025. An Ordinance amending the King's Landing Planned Development in respect of (8) eight parcels and representing approximately 7.50 acres of land generally located at or near 322 North 2nd Street, as established by Ordinance 20-012 and amended by Ordinance 22-003 and the associated conceptual site plan(s) thereto; approving a final site plan; approving a planned development zoning agreement; providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith and providing for an effective date. FIRST READING
D.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - an application for Major Site Plan with innovative designs has been submitted by property owner, Arrow Investment Group, LLC and Representative WGI, Inc., to construct a 106 apartments on 6.87 acres, located at 3000 Okeechobee Rd., Fort Pierce, FL. The properties are zoned Medium Density Residential (R-4). Parcel ID is 2417-504-0020-0001-6.
E.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application (PZCON2025-00007) for a Conditional Use to increase the occupancy of an existing Detox Facility from fourteen (14) to sixteen (16) clients 912 Avenue I, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Medium Density Residential (R-4). Parcel ID: 2403-707-0009-000-6.
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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Reports
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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.