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 4:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 09, 2024.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Linda Hudson called the July 09, 2024, FRPA Meeting to order at 5:05 pm.
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 the June 11, 2024 FPRA Regular Meeting
Motion was made by Commissioner Michael Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve the minutes from the June 11, 2024 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 Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve 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 Executing a PAD Mural Program Artist Service Agreement with Ivan Garcia for the mural at 117 N. 5th Street in the amount of $20,000
b.
Approval Executing a PAD Mural Program Property Owner Agreement with James Goertler, 117 N. 5th Street
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines 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.
Resolution FPRA 24-03 appointing members to the CRA Advisory Board.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
FPRA RESOLUTION NO. 24-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A DEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Cox distributed the ballots for voting.
Commissioner Broderick - Becht and Thompson
Commissioner Curtis Johnson - Thompson and Becht
Commissioner Gaines - Becht and Ingram
Chairwoman Hudson - Becht and Thompson
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson - Becht and Thompson
FPRA RESOLUTION NO. 24-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A DEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Cox distributed the ballots for voting.
Commissioner Broderick - Becht and Thompson
Commissioner Curtis Johnson - Thompson and Becht
Commissioner Gaines - Becht and Ingram
Chairwoman Hudson - Becht and Thompson
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson - Becht and Thompson
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to appoint Edward Becht and reappoint Phil Thompson to the CRA Advisory Board.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
b.
Review and Accept FY 2025 FPRA Project Based Budget
Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager, presented the FPRA project based and operating budget for FY 2025.
Commissioner Gaines commented on Lincoln Park Regional Park and the benefits of the project.
Commissioner Broderick inquired on the City owned property.
Mr. Mimms clarified the City owned and County owned property and commented on the need to maintain the pool and possible expansion.
Chairwomen Hudson commented on adding Home of the Highwaymen to the sign for the Lincoln Park project.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson commented on the storm water area in the Lincoln Park project and shared an experience on pocket parks in his travels.
Commissioner Broderick commented on the original process for Depot Drive.
Mayor Hudson commented on the County providing cameras for Lincoln Park.
Mr. Mimms commented that he had heard that as well, but had yet to be provided with information on that.
Commissioner Gaines commented on Lincoln Park Regional Park and the benefits of the project.
Commissioner Broderick inquired on the City owned property.
Mr. Mimms clarified the City owned and County owned property and commented on the need to maintain the pool and possible expansion.
Chairwomen Hudson commented on adding Home of the Highwaymen to the sign for the Lincoln Park project.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson commented on the storm water area in the Lincoln Park project and shared an experience on pocket parks in his travels.
Commissioner Broderick commented on the original process for Depot Drive.
Mayor Hudson commented on the County providing cameras for Lincoln Park.
Mr. Mimms commented that he had heard that as well, but had yet to be provided with information on that.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to accept the FY 2025 FPRA Project Based Budget.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
c.
Review and Accept FY 2025 FPRA Operating Budget
Johnna Morris, Finance Director, commented that the Board can not adopt or accept it because this is based on the millage rate.
Mr. Mimms commented on the assets and financing with the proposed projects and that there may be some debt associated with it.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson commented on the need to bring the community along with the progress of the projects and cleanliness of the City.
John Andrews, City Engineer provided an update on the new street sweeper.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson inquired on a name the street sweeper campaign.
Ms. Harnage commented on the proposed projects.
Mr. Mimms commented on the assets and financing with the proposed projects and that there may be some debt associated with it.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson commented on the need to bring the community along with the progress of the projects and cleanliness of the City.
John Andrews, City Engineer provided an update on the new street sweeper.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson inquired on a name the street sweeper campaign.
Ms. Harnage commented on the proposed projects.
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
a.
FPRA Programs & Activities Summary
City Manager Nick Mimms highlighted that June was the highest riding month for Freebee to date.
City Clerk Linda Cox - No comments.
City Attorney Sara Hedges - No comments.
City Clerk Linda Cox - No comments.
City Attorney Sara Hedges - No comments.
10.
BOARD COMMENTS
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson commented on the western peninsula and other opportunities for the CRA and FPUA.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairwomen Hudson adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m.
ATTEST:
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