C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, April 6, 2026 - 5:05 p.m.
City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPENING PRAYER - Rev. Kenneth Mills - Save Our Children, Inc.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of minutes from the March 16, 2026 Regular Meeting.
B.
Approval of minutes from the March 19, 2026 Special Meeting.
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
A.
Fort Pierce Police Department, National Crime Victims' Rights Week
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
A.
Email recognition from Tim Makarius, Trademark Retail Construction LLC of Building Department's Permit Specialist Tioka Santiago for her professionalism and promptness on his construction project.
B.
Email recognition from Walter Wilkinson, for the City Marina staff for their actions and professionalism.
C.
Email recognition from resident Linda Nunn, for Jamison Conley of Public Works on his professionalism.
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.
Update on Crabby's Lease
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approval of expenditure for the City's annual Egnyte, Inc. subscription services for enterprise file sharing and secure document management services in an amount not to not exceed $93,464.40.
B.
Approval of the updated revision of the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Everbridge System, implemented locally as "ALERT St. Lucie"
C.
Approval of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Award in the amount of $38,824.50; funds to be used to purchase new conducted energy weapons (CEW) and signal devices.
D.
Approval of expenditure for Flock OS Elite package renewal year 2 of 5 of Flock Group Inc in the amount not to exceed $354,100.
E.
Approval of the settlement of the City's opioid litigation against six (6) Remnant Defendants and authorization for the Mayor to execute the Six (6) Remnant Defendants' Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form ("Combined Participation Form").
F.
Approval of Award for RFP 26-021 Strategic Planning Consulting Services to Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, as highest ranked respondent and authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations for final approval by City Commission.
G.
Authorize the Mayor to execute the 2025–2026 Grant Award and Allocation Letters accepting entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Community Development Block Grant program in the amount of $574,680.00.
H.
Approval for City Manager Richard D. Chess to attend the Florida City and County Management Association 2026 Annual Conference in Orlando, FL, from May 26th to May 30th, 2026, at an estimated cost of $1,975.00.
I.
Approval for City Manager Richard D. Chess to attend the Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials 2026 Annual Conference in Tampa, FL from April 15th to April 17th, 2026, at n estimated cost of $1,104.68.
J.
Approval for Commissioner Gaines to attend the 2026 Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida from April 15 to April 17, 2026 at a cost of $965.77.
K.
Approval for Commissioner Johnson to attend the 2026 Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida from April 15 to April 17, 2026 at a cost of $965.77.
L.
Approval of contract with VB Landscaping LLC. DBA Partnership Landscaping, Fort Lauderdale, FL for Landscaping Maintenance of Medians, Bid No. 2025-039, for a period of two years with a one-year renewal option in the amount of $86,400.00 per year.
M.
Approve the Second Amendment to the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Agreement with the US DOT/Federal Highway Administration (693JJ32340234) to officially close the project.
N.
Approval of Award of Banking Service RFP 2026-018 to ITHINK Financial Credit Union for three years with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods by mutual agreement of both parties.
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.
(Continued to July 20, 2026) Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 26-005 - Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owner, Tony Acerra, to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel containing 0.19 acres, generally located at or near 2528 South Ocean Drive. The proposed City Future Land Use is Low Density Residential (RL) and the proposed Zoning is Single Family Low Density Zone (R-1). Parcel ID: 2413-501-0154-000-6. SECOND READING.
B.
(Continued to July 20, 2026) Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 26-006 - Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owner, John Alberti, represented by Tony Acerra, to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel containing 0.19 acres, generally located at or near 2528 South Ocean Drive. The proposed City Future Land Use is Low Density Residential (RL) and the proposed Zoning is Single-Family Low Density Zone (R-1). Parcel ID: 2413-501-0155-000-3. SECOND READING.
C.
(Continued to July 20, 2026) Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 26-007 - Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Michael Fowler and Sean Murray, represented by Tony Acerra, to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel containing 1.42 acres, generally located at or near 2528 South Ocean Drive. The proposed City Future Land Use is General Commercial (GC) and the proposed Zoning is General Commercial Zone (C-3). Parcel ID: 2413-501-0102-000-07. SECOND READING.
D.
(Continued to July 20, 2026) Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 26-008 - Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owner, Tony Acerra, to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel containing 0.21 acres, generally located at or near 2528 South Ocean Drive. The proposed City Future Land Use is Low Density Residential (RL) and the proposed Zoning is Single Family Low Density Zone (R-1). SECOND READING.
E.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 26-009 - Final Budget Amendment of the FY 2024-25 General Fund Budget. SECOND READING
13.
CITY COMMISSION
A.
Resolution 26-R22 accepting the FPUA Final Budget Amendment
B.
Resolution 26-R23 Accepting the FPUA Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY2025 and annual distribution
C.
Resolution 26-R24 appointing two at-large members to the Historic Preservation Board.
D.
Resolution 26-R25 appointing members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC).
E.
Resolution 26-R26 appointing members to the Sunrise Theater Advisory Board as Commissioner Gaines and Mayor Hudson's appointees.
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.
PO Report
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.