MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 5:05 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Linda Hudson called the December 12, 2023, FPRA Regular Meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Arnold Gaines; Commissioner Michael Broderick; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
- City Attorney Sara Hedges
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes from November 14, 2023 Regular Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to approve the minutes from the November 14, 2023, FPRA regular meeting.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
5.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to accept the agenda as set.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
6.
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, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
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, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
No comments.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approval of General Contractor Services Agreement for the Exterior Restoration of Old St. Anastasia, Bid No. 2023-037, for the Amount of $588,168.46.
b.
Approval of Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency Letter of Support for City of Fort Pierce's Brightline Proposal.
Motion was made by Commissioner Michael Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve the Consent Agenda.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
8.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Commercial Facade Grant Award Recommendation
Miriam Garcia, Redevelopment Specialist, presented the Commercial Façade Grant Award Recommendations and addressed questions posed by the Board clarifying points awarded and the funds allocated for this program.
The Board discussed redistributing the award amount to accommodate more applicants and plans to reevaluate 2203 Orange Avenue after receiving detailed drawings for the January FPRA meeting.
The Board discussed redistributing the award amount to accommodate more applicants and plans to reevaluate 2203 Orange Avenue after receiving detailed drawings for the January FPRA meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to award 215 N 2nd Street $15,000, 500 Orange Avenue $10,000, 701 Atlantic Avenue $10,000, and 710 Orange Avenue $10,000.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
b.
Oaks at Moore's Creek Phase II Update
Audria Moore-Wells, Special Projects Coordinator, introduced Daniel Rosemond and the Oaks at Moore's Creek Phase II development team. During the presentation, Daniel Rosemond CEO of East to West Development Corporation, provided an update on Oaks at Moore's Creek Phase II and answered questions from the Board such as plans for future town hall meetings.
The Board discussed effective strategies for promoting the opportunity to the local community and guiding buyers through the process.
The Board discussed effective strategies for promoting the opportunity to the local community and guiding buyers through the process.
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
a.
FPRA Programs & Activities Summary
City Manager, Nick Mimms discussed some of the events outlined in the FPRA Programs & Activities Summary, as well as letters from community members expressing support for the pursuit of the Brightline Station and expressed the intent for the FPRA to move forward with the exterior rehabilitation of St. Anastasia.
10.
BOARD COMMENTS
Chairperson Linda Hudson expressed a Merry Christmas.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Linda Hudson adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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