C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
AMENDED CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting - Monday, August 3, 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 — Pastor Don Putnam — Northside Worship Center
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of minutes from the July 20, 2026 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
A.
Legislative Update from Representative Dana Trabulsy, District 84
B.
King's Landing Update and Discussion of Special Meeting
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approval of Annual Operation and Maintenance Plan Form from the Army Corps of Engineers for Jetty Park.
B.
Approval of the City Commission's Letter of Support for the City of Fort Pierce's application to the 2027 United States Conference of Mayors Healthy & Sustainable Communities Grant Awards.
C.
Approval to increase purchase order 260744 from $50,000.00 to $72,794.00 (an additional $22,794.00) with Big Truck Rentals, LLC, Tampa, FL, to cover the cost of refuse truck rentals.
D.
Approval to increase purchase order 260451 with GT Supplies, Inc., Riviera Beach, FL, for refurbishing commercial dumpsters city-wide, in an amount not to exceed an additional $40,000.00.
E.
Approval to increase purchase order 260364 from $71,910.00 to $97,410.00 (an additional $25,500.00) with RDK Truck Sales, Tampa, FL to cover the cost of refuse truck rental.
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 to consider a Notice of Appeal of the May 28, 2026 decision of the Planning Board of Adjustment submitted by Ian Osking, Esq. on behalf of Scotty Outdoors, LLC and Bondi Custom Builders denying a height variance for a digital billboard at 1710 N 25th Street.
B.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Major Site Plan (Development and Design Review) with Conditional Use to allow Adult Congregate Living Facilities by owner, Graceway Village, Inc. represented by Haley Ward, Inc. to construct a family shelter community centered on temporary housing with associated site improvements on 7.84 acres located at 1780 Hartman Road, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned C-3, General Commercial. Parcel ID: 2417-322-0001-000-2.
C.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and Approval of an application (PZSITE2026-00016) for a Conditional Use with New Construction to construct a three-story, five bedroom, five bathroom, single-family home, east of the coastal construction control line with a height of 35 feet above the FEMA-based flood elevation of 4 feet at 1840 Surfside Drive, Fort Pierce, FL. Parcel ID: 2412-501-0124-000-4.
D.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Minor Site Plan, Conditional Use with New Construction has been submitted by property owner, Caliber Contracting, Incorporated and Representative Giangrande Engineering & Planning, to develop a 9,600 sq. ft. industrial building for New Tank Farm, located at 3700 Okeechobee Rd. and 1903 S. 37th St., Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial, C-3.
E.
PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST - Legislative Hearing - Revised Ordinance 26-014 - Amending Chapter 113 regarding Impact Fees offsets and credits. FIRST READING
F.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 26-015 Modifying the method of appointment of members to the Board of Examiners of Contractors. SECOND READING
13.
CITY COMMISSION
A.
Resolution 26-R43 accepting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan 2026 – 2027 as a follow up to the July 20,2026 public hearing.
B.
Resolution 26-R44 accepting the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation Plan 2026 – 2030.as a follow up to the July 20, 2026 public hearing.
C.
Resolution 26-R45 accepting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan 2026 – 2030 as a follow up to the July 20, 2026 public hearing.
D.
Resolution 26-R47 and an Interlocal Funding Agreement Between the City of Fort Pierce and the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency for the Sunrise Center Elevator Public Art Improvement Project
E.
Resolution 26-R48 reappointing Carlos Villanueva to the Police Officers Retirement Fund Board of Trustees.
F.
Resolution 26-R49 approving an Interlocal Agreement between St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce for Mobile Visitor Center Outreach Activities.
G.
Resolution 26-R50 appointing members to the Fort Pierce Youth Council.
H.
Resolution 26-R51 reappointing Barbara Marshall-Bennett as the District 1 representative on the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board.
I.
Resolution 26-R53 appointing Sana Adalsha to the City of Fort Pierce Historic Preservation Board as Commissioner Dzadovsky's appointee.
J.
Resolution 26-R54 appointing Benjamin Tomes to the Arts and Culture Advisory Board as Commissioner Dzadovsky's appointee.
K.
Resolution 26–R56 appointing members to the Planning Board.
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.
June 2026 PO Report
B.
July 2026 City Manager's 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.