MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 5:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Thomas Perona; Commissioner Reginald Sessions
- Staff Present:
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- City Attorney James Messer
- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
4.
There will be no approval of minutes at the Special Meeting.
5.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Chairperson, as this section of the Agenda is limited to fifteen minutes. The FPRA Board will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Chairperson, Board Members, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Sign-up sheet is located in the lobby.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Chairperson, as this section of the Agenda is limited to fifteen minutes. The FPRA Board will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Chairperson, Board Members, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Sign-up sheet is located in the lobby.
Darryl Bey - item 7b
Philip Strazzulla - item 7b
Lee Adams - item 7b
Holly Theuns - item 7b
Eric Bodin - item 7b
Philip Strazzulla - item 7b
Lee Adams - item 7b
Holly Theuns - item 7b
Eric Bodin - item 7b
6.
OLD BUSINESS
There will be no Old Business discussed at the Special Meeting.
There will be no Old Business discussed at the Special Meeting.
7.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Request approval of contract extension and proposal for miscellaneous consulting services by Cardno for the King property in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.
City Manager Mimms indicated that we are very close to getting the final site remediation completion order. Cardno has been an integral part of this project and the City would like to extend the contract to allow us to apply for the final certificate credit to assist with the costs associated with the site.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve item 7a.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
b.
Approval of authorization for staff to enter into contractual negotiations with the highest rank responder, King Station Development of Vero Beach, Florida, pursuant to the review of qualifications and proposals associated with RFQ/P 2017-023 Former H.D. King Plant Site Redevelopment.
Ms. Shyanne Helms, Communications Manager presented the staff's recommendation for the redevelopment of the former H.D. King Plant Site and provided an overview of the process undertaken to get to the recommendation. After significant discussion regarding the proposals, including the financing structure of the proposals, residential aspects, layout and design, parking, hotel brands, phasing, timing of the project launch and how we are moving forward.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to not accept staff’s recommendation and accept none of the applicants.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
10.
BOARD COMMENTS
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairwoman Hudson adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
Chairwoman Hudson adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
ATTEST:
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