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 5:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Thomas Perona
- Absent:
- Commissioner Reginald Sessions
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
- City Attorney Peter Sweeney
Commissioner Alexander participated by telephone.
Commissioner Sessions arrived at 5:04 p.m.
Commissioner Sessions arrived at 5:04 p.m.
4.
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.
There were no comments from the public.
5.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Approval of Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 Operating Budget.
Nick Mimms, City Manager, indicated that they are presenting a budget that was crafted based upon the Budget Workshop, but which includes a modification to incorporate a strategic goal that involves the police department. Ms. Johnna Morris, Finance Director, presented the FPRA budget of $7,538,617 which is an increase of $633,583 over last fiscal year.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve the FPRA budget.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Passed
b.
Request approval to enter into negotiations with Shelby & Shelby Development & East to West Development, the top ranked firm, for the development of Oaks at Moore's Creek Phase II.
Ms. Audria Moore-Wells, Special Projects Coordinator described the bid process which sought a developer for Oaks at Moore's Creek, Phase 2. While there was a lot of interest, only 2 firms submitted bids and only one met the bid specifications. Staff is recommending negotiating with Shelby & Shelby Development, and East to West Development because of their extensive experience in developing similar types of projects throughout the state and their recommendations from other cities. Ms. Moore-Wells confirmed that we are not getting into the mortgage business again. Mr. Sweeney confirmed that a time is of the essence provision could be included in the contract.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to move forward with negotiations.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Passed
6.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Mimms thanked the Board for approving the budget.
7.
BOARD COMMENTS
No board comments.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairwoman Hudson adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
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