C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, September 15, 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 - Bishop Stafford Fisher - New Covenant Prayer Center
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
A.
Constitution Week
B.
Surgical Technologists Week
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
A.
Letter from Bodin Construction thanking Fort Pierce Building Department, especially Elizabeth Beck, for helping resolve a property lien after a fire-related demolition.
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.
ADDED ITEM: Renée Narloch, S. Renée Narloch & Associates to provide a brief update on Chief of Police search
B.
ADDED ITEM: Update from the Police Department regarding recent U.S. Court House activation and related security measures and costs.
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approval of the Highwaymen Museum Artist Services Agreement with Street Art Revolution LLC in the amount of $25,000 to install a pre-selected image on the east elevation of 1234 Avenue D.
B.
Approval for Mayor to execute participation and waiver forms for the settlement of Opioid Litigation.
C.
Approval for travel for Commissioner Gaines to attend Florida League of Cities IEMOII in Orlando, Florida October 23 through October 25, 2025 in the amount of $927.55.
D.
Approval of travel for Commissioner Johnson to attend the Florida League of Cities Policy Committee Meeting in Orlando, Florida from September 25, 2025 to September 26, 2025, in the amount of $ 451.06.
E.
Approval of travel for Commissioner Gaines to attend the Florida League of Cities Policy Committee Meeting in Orlando, Florida from September 25, 2025 to September 26, 2025, in the amount of $ 451.06.
F.
Approval of Continuing Services Agreement with GFA International, Inc. dba Universal Engineering Sciences for Professional Plan Review Services, RFP No. 2025-012, in the amount of up to $100,000 annually.
G.
Approval of Continuing Services Agreement with GFA International, Inc. dba Universal Engineering Sciences for Professional Inspection Services, RFP No. 2025-011, in the amount of up to $100,000 annually.
H.
Approval of an additional $50,000.00 to purchase order 250160 with Elpex Tire, Fort Pierce, FL for refuse truck tire services.
I.
Approval to increase Purchase Order No. 250011 with The Peterbuilt Store, Fort Pierce, FL, to provide parts and repairs for Solid Waste refuse trucks in an amount not exceeding $45,000.00.
J.
Approval of an additional $19,200.00 to purchase order 250159 with The Tailor Group, Fort Pierce, FL for public restroom cleanings city-wide.
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 25-026 providing for the levying and collecting of taxes for the City of Fort Pierce for Fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026 and adopting the final millage rate of 6.9. SECOND READING
B.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 25-027 adopting the final budget for the City of Fort Pierce for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026. SECOND READING
C.
Continued from July 21, 2025 and PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST. Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 25-020 -Review and approval of an application to rezone a single parcel containing approximately 11.54 acres and being located at or near 3804 Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Pierce, from Single Family Low Density (R-1) zoning to Planned Development (PD) together with a Planned Development Final Site Plan for fifty (50) single-family residences. The application is submitted by applicant Blaine Bergstresser, KMA Engineering & Surveying, on behalf of owner DT VENTURES 1 LLC. More specifically at Parcel ID#: 2433-123-0001-000-1 - FIRST READING.
D.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 25-015 - An Ordinance amending the City's Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Element at Policy 3.12.7, to adopt the FPUA 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan by reference (Adoption and submittal to Florida Commerce). SECOND READING
E.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 25-024 Creating Chapter 103, Article XII Mandatory Structural Inspections for Condominium and Cooperative Buildings. FIRST READING
F.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 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. SECOND READING
G.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 25-028 establishing Mayor and City Commission compensation and providing for cost of living increases commensurate with non-bargaining city employees each year as part of the annual budget adoption. FIRST READING
13.
CITY COMMISSION
A.
CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 AND PULLED AT REQUEST OF APPLICANT. Resolution 25-R51 Approving an Amendment to the Assigned and Assumed Agreement for the Development of King's Landing (Villas Plat) and Release of the City's Reverter to the Villas Plat Property, only.
B.
Resolution 25-R66 Entering an Interlocal Funding Agreement Between the FPRA and the City of Fort Pierce for the Indian River Drive Corridor Improvements Project
C.
Resolution 25-R68 establishing a Canvassing Board for the Fort Pierce Special Election
D.
Resolution 25-R69 accepting and adopting the City of Fort Pierce Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
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
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.