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, AUGUST 13, 2024.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Michael Broderick; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
- Absent:
- Commissioner Arnold Gaines
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Attorney Sara Hedges
- CRA Administrator Shyanne Harnage
Commissioner Gaines arrived at 5:07 p.m.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the minutes of the July 09, 2024 FPRA Regular Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to approve minutes.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
- Other:
- Commissioner Arnold Gaines (ABSENT)
Passed
5.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Clerk, Linda Cox, announced that item 7a was being pulled at staff's request.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to set agenda as amended.
- 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.
Josh Revord, St. Lucie County Port Director
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approval of the Grant Agreement for Commercial Facade improvement for 207 Orange Avenue - Jetset Events LLC in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.
b.
Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency and St. Lucie County to Facilitate Inlet and Waterway Projects Within the FPRA
c.
Approval of a PAD Mural Program Artist Service Agreement with Jason Tetlak for the mural at 717 Orange Avenue in the amount of $8,000.
d.
Approval of a PAD Mural Program Property Owner Agreement with Steve Tarr, 717 Orange Avenue.
e.
Approval of Subordination and Standstill Agreement Oaks at Moore's Creek
Commissioner Curtis Johnson pulled item 7e.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Consent Agenda items 7b, c and d.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
As to item 7e, Commissioner C. Johnson indicated that he as spoken with the developers of Oaks and Moores Creek and wants to assure the public that the project is progressing. He encouraged other commissioners to meet with the developer if requested.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick approve item 7e.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
8.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Freebee Update
Shyanne Harnage, CRA Administrator and Sara Delgado, Redevelopment Specialist, introduced Chris Walker of Freebee to provide an update with current ridership levels and ridership locations and hot spots. Mr. Walker indicated that the implementation of age restrictions and refining service zones will provide a better service experience for users. The board liked the recommendations and also suggested that we investigate the addition of vehicles to accommodate the impending visitor season for future consideration to further enhance rider experience.
b.
Discussion and direction regarding the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement for Development of King's Landing.
Sara Hedges, City Attorney indicated that there was no new information regarding the amended agreement that was discussed at great length by the City Commission the day prior and approved at that meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Michael Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson
- NAY:
- Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
a.
FPRA Programs & Activities Summary
No comments other than what is contianed in the attached report.
10.
BOARD COMMENTS
Commissioner Broderick indicated that the Sunrise Theatre had a successful, profitable event.
Commissioner C. Johnson thanked staff for the work done on the Kings Landing project. He is supportive of Fort Pierce moving forward, but was frustrated with parts of the process.
Commissioner C. Johnson thanked staff for the work done on the Kings Landing project. He is supportive of Fort Pierce moving forward, but was frustrated with parts of the process.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
ATTEST:
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