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Minutes for City Commission Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 6:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2019
 
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Linda Hudson called the December 02, 2019 regular meeting of the City Commission to order at 6:30 PM.
 
2.
OPENING PRAYER - Father Yves Geffrard, Notre Dame Catholic Mission
 
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
4.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Linda Hudson; Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Thomas Perona; Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Staff Present:
  • City Clerk Linda Cox
  • City Manager Nicholas Mimms
  • City Attorney Peter Sweeney
 
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
a.
Approval of Minutes from November 18, 2019 Regular Meeting.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve the Minutes from the November 18, 2019 regular meeting.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
 
a.
National American Indian Heritage Month Proclamation being received by Linda Ford Gallup 
 
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
 
a.
Email from Richard Laventure expressing his appreciation of Planner Brandon Creagan's diligence, effort and professionalism with the Premier plat and Home 2 Suites projects.
 
8.
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.
No comments from the public.
 
9.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Hudson requested reading item 12bb, Ordinance No. 19-072 first, before legislative item 12a.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve the re-order of the legislative hearings by reading item 12bb first and set the agenda.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
10.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
 
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
 
a.
Approve Request for Extension of Time to pay lien reductions on 2404 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982, Property ID Number 2422-604-0002-000-0 owned by Joan R. Stevenson (Est) and Evone McArthur, 2404 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982, for a period of 12 months to December 3, 2020..
 
b.
Request for release of Bond Numbers CMS0333671 and 09164702 from Crown Castle currently held by the City as a requirement for the performance of utility work within the rights-of-way of the City of Fort Pierce.
 
c.
Approval of the Agreement for Development of King's Landing with Audubon Development, Inc. which was approved by the FPRA on November 12, 2019, on requires City Commission approval as well.
 
d.
Approve Development Agreement for with Premier Hospitality, Inc. for the sidewalk installation at 6505 Metal Drive in the amount of $5,106.00 which was a condition of approval.
Commissioner Johnson pulled item 11a.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve item 11b, 11c, and 11d.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

As to item 11a., Ms. Peggy Arriaz, Code Compliance Manager, gave a brief summary of the lien on the subject property.  There were no major violations and the property is in compliance.  There have been no new complaints received since the title transferred to the new owner.  The new owner inherited the fines, is on a fixed income, and is experiencing hardship.  All hard costs incurred have been covered by previous payments and the balance remaining is accrued penalty fees. 
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to vacate the remaining balance and release the lien.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
 
a.
Legislative Hearing -  Ordinance 19-045 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 1810 Avenue Q in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.

ORDINANCE NO. 19-045 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 1810 AVENUE Q IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 19-045.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
b.
Legislative Hearing -  Ordinance 19-046 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 1908 Avenue Q in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record. 

ORDINANCE NO. 19-046 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 1908 AVENUE Q. IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTIES AND PLACE THEM ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTIES; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve Ordinance No. 19-046.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
c.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-047 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 1910 Avenue Q in Fort Pierce, Florida. SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-047 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 1910 AVENUE Q. IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 19-047.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
d.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-048  extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 1706 Juanita Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-048 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 1706 JUANITA AVENUE IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 19-048.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
e.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-049  extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 2000 North 19th Street in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-049 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 2000 NORTH 19TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve Ordinance No. 19-049.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
f.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-050 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 2000 Rosarita Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-050 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 2000 ROSARITA AVENUE IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve Ordinance No. 19-050.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
g.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-051 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 2004 Avienda Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING  
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-051 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 2004 AVIENDA AVENUE IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 19-051.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
h.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-052 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 2005 Avienda Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-052 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 2005 AVIENDA AVENUE IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve Ordinance No. 19-052.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
i.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-053 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 2206 North 23rd Street in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-053 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 2206 NORTH 23RD STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 19-053.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
j.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-054 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 2213 North 19th Street in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING  
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-054 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 2213 NORTH 19TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve Ordinance No. 19-054.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
k.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-055 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 2305 North 19th Street in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-055 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 2305 NORTH 19TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve Ordinance No. 19-055.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
l.
Legislative Hearing -  Ordinance 19-056 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 2306 North 23rd Street in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-056 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 2306 NORTH 23RD STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 19-056.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
m.
Legislative Hearing -  Ordinance 19-057 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 3301 Avenue A. in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-057 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 3301 AVENUE A. IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve Ordinance No. 19-057.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
n.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-058 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 3240 South 25th Street in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-058 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 3240 SOUTH 25TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Reginald Sessions, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 19-058.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
o.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-059  extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 2409 Elizabeth Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-059 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 2409 ELIZABETH AVENUE IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve Ordinance No. 19-059.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
p.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-060  extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 3306 South 25th Street in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-060 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 3306 SOUTH 25TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 19-060.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
q.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-061 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 3366 South 25th Street in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-061 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 3366 SOUTH 25TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Reginald Sessions, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 19-061.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
r.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-062 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 3540 South 25th Street in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING  
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-062 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 3540 SOUTH 25TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve Ordinance No. 19-062.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
s.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-063 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 3418 Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-063 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 3418 SUNRISE BOULEVARD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve Ordinance No. 19-063.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
t.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-064 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 3335 Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-064 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 3335 SUNRISE BOULEVARD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 19-064.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
u.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-065 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 3601 West Wilderness Drive in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING  
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-065 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 3601 WEST WILDERNESS DRIVE IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve Ordinance No. 19-065.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
v.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-066 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 1955 South Jenkins Road in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING  
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-066 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 1955 SOUTH JENKINS ROAD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 19-066.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
w.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-067 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 2250 South Jenkins Road in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-067 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 2250 SOUTH JENKINS ROAD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 19-067.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
x.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-068 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 2295 South Jenkins Road in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-068 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 2295 SOUTH JENKINS ROAD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve Ordinance No. 19-068.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
y.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-069 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 2675 McNeil Road in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING 
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-069 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 2675 MCNEIL ROAD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve Ordinance No. 19-069.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
z.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-070 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 4880 Edwards Road in Fort Pierce, Florida.  SECOND READING  
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-070 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 4880 EDWARDS ROAD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve Ordinance No. 19-070.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
aa.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-071 extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include 2402 Valencia Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida. SECOND READING  
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-071 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE 2402 VALENCIA AVENUE IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2020; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing.  Seeing no one, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve Ordinance No. 19-071.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
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Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-072 - Text amendment to Chapter 21, Designating a No Wake Zone at Jaycee Park.  FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
 
ORDINANCE NO. 19-072 - AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE V OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "NO WAKE AND MINIMUM WAKE ZONES"; AMENDING SECTION 21-79 – AREAS DEFINED, TO MODIFY LANGUAGE TO ALLOW FOR IDLE SPEED NO WAKE ZONE  WITHIN 500’ OF THE JAYCEE PARK BOAT RAMPS AS PROVIDED BY THIS CHAPTER OR ADMINISTRATIVE RULE. PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  FIRST READING
 
Mr. Mike Reals, Public Works Director stated that in April 2019 the Parks Advisory Committee came before the Commission at a Conference Agenda meeting with the recommendation of creating an idle speed, no-wake zone at Jaycee Park.  The Parks Advisory Committee prepared a draft ordinance that was reviewed by the legal department and submitted to FWC for review before presenting it to the City Commission.  The draft included a provision to connect the two slow-speed zones currently present.  FWC ruled that the draft ordinance does not meet the criteria to do so.  The current draft before the Commission was approved by FWC and meets all of their criteria.  Ms. Charlene Adair, Chairperson of the Parks Advisory Committee was also present and discussed the proposed ordinance.  Ms. Adair stated that Florida State Law allows for a five hundred foot no-wake zone around any public boat ramp.  The purpose is to protect the boat ramp and swim areas.  The Commissioners discussed the proposed ordinance.

Mayor Hudson opened the Public Hearing. 

Jose A. Ruiz - Opposed
Dave Gross - Opposed

Seeing no one else, Mayor Hudson closed the Public Hearing.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve Ordinance No. 19-072.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
NAY:
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson

Passed

 
13.
CITY COMMISSION
 
a.
Harbour Isle Planned Development Ordinance 19-037 – This item requires a motion to remove the item from the table, properly advertise, and set for a legislative public hearing on January 6, 2020 for the second reading of Ordinance 19-037, pursuant to the motion on September 23, 2019.   
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to take from the table Ordinance 19-037 regarding the Harbour Isle Planned Development, set the ordinance for the second reading at a legislative public hearing on January 6, 2020, and direct the clerk to advertise the ordinance as appropriate and required.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
b.
Resolution 19-R48 appointing Rebecca Shearer as the IRSC representative to the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board Member
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the resolution, read by title only, into the record.
 
RESOLUTION NO. 19-R48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SUNRISE THEATRE ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve Resolution 19-R48 appointing Rebecca Shearer as the IRSC representative to the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
c.
Submittal of applications for the Historic Preservation Board
Applications for the Historic Preservation Board will come before the City Commission in the form of a resolution at the December 16, 2019 regular meeting.
 
d.
Submission of applications for appointment to the Board of Adjustment.
Applications for appointment to the Board of Adjustment will come before the City Commission in the form of a resolution at the December 16, 2019 regular meeting.  This application process remains open as there are more openings than applications received.
 
e.
Appointment of a Fort Pierce Commissioner to serve on the Treasure Coast Scenic Highway Committee as requested by Edward DeFini, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization.   The committee meets four (4) times per year on Fridays at 10:00 am at the TPO offices in Port St. Lucie.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to appoint Commissioner Perona to serve on the Treasure Coast Scenic Highway Committee which meets four times per year.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
f.
Establish the composition of the evaluation committee for RFP No. 2020-004 - Animal Shelter Services.
Mr. Mimms, City Manager indicated that the advertisement for RFP 2020-004 for animal shelter services has been done.  It is up to the City Commission to determine an evaluation committee for RFP's received.  There are three options the Commission has to choose from.
Option 1 - Comprised of City of Fort Pierce Staff;
Option 2 - Comprised of City of Fort Pierce Staff, plus one or more St. Lucie County representatives; and 
Option 3 - Comprised of City Commission members.

The City Commission discussed the three options.  The RFP evaluation process is public and closes on December 12, 2019.  The Evaluation Committee will be charged with rating and ranking the submitted proposals and submitting a recommendation to the City Commission.  Any public presentations of the RFP would be before the Evaluation Committee.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to establish an evaluation committee comprised of five members: three members being City of Fort Pierce staff as designated by the City Manager; one member from the City of Port St. Lucie; and one member from St. Lucie County.

AYE:
Mayor Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions

Passed

 
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.
Luca F. Bradley
Mike Menard
 
15.
COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager, Nick Mimms would like to report that members of our staff from various departments continue to do a wonderful amount of community outreach.  Our Indian Hills Golf Course is the proud host of the First Tee Program which has five hundred children participating each year.  This program includes the Pace Center for Girls and the Boys & Girls Club by promoting honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.   In addition, our Courageous Kids Program sponsored by the Fort Pierce Police Department at First Step Park had 335 youth participants in the month of October alone.  The City of Fort Pierce is working with the Housing Authority to improve this park with amenities and facilities.  The Holiday Light Spectacular has kicked off.  This is a huge attraction for locals and visitors.  The Sights and Sounds Parade is this Sunday and at the conclusion of the parade will be the Christmas Tree Lighting.

No comments from City Attorney.
 
a.
Reports
 
16.
COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION
Commissioner Alexander inquired about the status of the Arcade parking lot.  Mr. Mimms stated that the property was purchased by another entity, and they have requested payment for use of that lot.  The cost was prohibitive and the use would neither substantiate the cost associated nor serve the public's best interest.  Regarding the annexations that have been done are within the CRA boundaries, the benefits to annexation are the elimination of surplus fees on their electric, water and wastewater bills; and they will receive the services of the Fort Pierce Police Department along with the services of the departments within City Hall.  Commissioner Alexander also inquired about the Seaplane.  Mr. Mimms recently spoke with a member of the Florida Aviation Administration.  The consultant has completed the application and the application is now before the FAA for review prior to issuance of a permit.

Commissioner Perona inquired about the scooters.  Mr. Mimms said there are a few scooters remaining in the City.  Zagster is transitioning to a more durable scooter.  A representative from Zagster will be present at the next City Commission meeting to present an interim report on the activities and will address concerns at that time.  December 14, 2019 is the second anniversary of the Skeeter Skoot which is a 50k or 100k event.  There are approximately 80-100 participants.  Commissioner Perona expressed gratitude to the Public Works Department for all of the holiday lights and decorations.  Mr. Mimms added that there is a new roundabout decorated this year located at 17th and Avenue Q.

Commissioner Sessions commented that he was delighted to see the lights and decorations spread throughout the city and not just at the downtown location.  Commissioner Sessions is looking forward to great progress with the RFP for the animal shelter.

Commissioner Johnson discussed the EDC Luncheon on December 03, 2019 which will focus on the growth and expansion of the City of Fort Pierce.  There will be a Town Hall Meeting for a Drug Free St. Lucie County to be held December 03, 2019 at the Fenn Center.

Mayor Hudson wished to remind everyone that Santa is coming to town on the train!  The event will be held Sunday, December 08, 2019 at 8:00 am on Orange Avenue.  On November 30, 2019, it was Small Business Saturday which was a great success.  Thirty-three businesses participated and were very busy.   Friday, December 06, 2019 will be Movies in the Fort hosted by the Fort Pierce Police Department.  The feature presentation will be the movie The Grinch.
 
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hudson adjourned the meeting at 8:46 PM.
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