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, NOVEMBER 12, 2024.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hudson called the 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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- Records Management Coordinator Tina Rel
- Acting City Manager Linda Cox
- City Attorney Sara Hedges
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the minutes of the September 10, 2024 FPRA meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2024 FPRA 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 Michael Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. 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 of a PAD Mural Program Artist Service Agreement with Sitki Dogan for the mural at 607 Orange Avenue in the amount of $12,000.00
b.
Approval of a PAD Mural Program Property Owner Agreement with Serenity Food Ministries, LLC, 607 Orange Avenue
c.
Approval of Construction Contract with Close Construction Services, LLC for Avenue D and Means Court Parking Lot Improvement project, Bid No. 2024-023.
d.
First Amendment to Commercial Facade Agreement for 2203 Orange Ave - Fort Pierce Police Athletic League, Inc., DBA St Lucie Sheriff's PAL
e.
Approval to award RFQ No. 2024-040 Manufactured/Modular Home Installer/Contractor to the highest qualified respondent, Journey C&D Group, Inc.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. 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 24-05 addressing a request for an extension to comply with the terms of the Surplus Property Sale Agreement for 612 N 25th Street.
Records Management Coordinator, Tina Rel, introduced the Resolution, read by the title only, into the record.
FPRA RESOLUTION NO. 24-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A DEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF THE REVERTER TO RE-ENTER AND RETAKE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 612 NORTH 25TH STREET, TO INCLUDE ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Acting City Manager, Linda Cox explained the request for an extension at 612 N 25th Street of 120 days to initiate permits.
The Board inquired on what part of the process the applicant started, if the property is held by a non-profit, the minimum expectations, and recommended that the item be postponed so that the applicant can address the questions posed.
Ms. Cox commented that the owner was not fully aware of the process but is now on track to move forward.
City Attorney Sara Hedges clarified that there are two options in the process, an amendment for the extension and a resolution to take the property back, this property came after the new contract allowing for a timeline set by the applicant, and explained the actions that the Board can take.
FPRA RESOLUTION NO. 24-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A DEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF THE REVERTER TO RE-ENTER AND RETAKE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 612 NORTH 25TH STREET, TO INCLUDE ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Acting City Manager, Linda Cox explained the request for an extension at 612 N 25th Street of 120 days to initiate permits.
The Board inquired on what part of the process the applicant started, if the property is held by a non-profit, the minimum expectations, and recommended that the item be postponed so that the applicant can address the questions posed.
Ms. Cox commented that the owner was not fully aware of the process but is now on track to move forward.
City Attorney Sara Hedges clarified that there are two options in the process, an amendment for the extension and a resolution to take the property back, this property came after the new contract allowing for a timeline set by the applicant, and explained the actions that the Board can take.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to postpone the item to allow the applicant to come before the Board.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
b.
Discussion on adding an additional vehicle to the Freebee fleet for the upcoming season
Redevelopment Specialist, Sara Delgado, provided an update on wait time, popular destinations, and the addition of a fifth vehicle during peak season.
The Board inquired on the permanency of the fifth vehicle, funding, grant timeframe, annual contracting, zone for the additional vehicle, analytics, if the car can be dispatched sooner, and public use of chargers after the season ends.
Ms. Delgado explained that funding comes from the FPRA budget and the FDOT grant.
Ms. Cox commented that Freebee can be authorized to proceed with the additional car as an amended contract must come back before the Board.
The Board inquired on the permanency of the fifth vehicle, funding, grant timeframe, annual contracting, zone for the additional vehicle, analytics, if the car can be dispatched sooner, and public use of chargers after the season ends.
Ms. Delgado explained that funding comes from the FPRA budget and the FDOT grant.
Ms. Cox commented that Freebee can be authorized to proceed with the additional car as an amended contract must come back before the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to authorize Freebee to procure a fifth vehicle for at least five months with a contract to follow.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
a.
FPRA Programs & Activities Summary
Acting City Manager, Linda Cox commented on the projects staff is working on, including the Western Peninsula Charette with a draft plan for January/ February 2025, FPRA grants are open for signs and paint, and Incubate Neighborhood is on its way to opening.
10.
BOARD COMMENTS
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson commented on signage, parking infrastructure timelines, community policing and surplus properties.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson commented on community policing.
Commissioner Gaines commented on the mural and grant projects and local artists, and expressed the pleasure working with Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson as this was his last FPRA meeting.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson commented on community policing.
Commissioner Gaines commented on the mural and grant projects and local artists, and expressed the pleasure working with Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson as this was his last FPRA meeting.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Hudson adjourned the meeting at 5:41 p.m.
ATTEST:
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