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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 9, 2025.
 
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hudson called the December 9, 2025 FPRA Meeting of the City Commission 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 Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Staff Present:
  • City Manager Richard Chess
  • City Attorney Sara Hedges
  • City Clerk Linda Cox
 
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
A.
Approval of the Minutes of the November 12, 2025 FPRA Minutes.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2025 FPRA Meeting.

AYE:
Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, 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 Michael Broderick to approve the agenda with the addition of Item 11B, Highwaymen Museum Brick Pavers Update and Discussion.

AYE:
Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, 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.
No comments.
 
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
 
A.
Approval of Second Amendment to Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency Service Agreement Comprehensive Wayfinding Signage Program to provide solar-powered lighting for the seven gateway signs in the amount of $79,345.00 as requested by the FPRA Board and extending the completion date to June 17, 2026.
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B.
Approval of Change Order No. 17 — General Contractor Services, Extending Rental of Temporary Construction Fence for an amount not to exceed $2,689.66 to cover the duration of the project.
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C.
Approval of Change Order No. 18, General Contractor Services, Plumbing Tie-in to Backflow Preventer for an amount not to exceed $1,260 resulting from its required relocation for the Highwaymen Museum project.
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D.
Approval of Grant Agreement for Commercial Facade improvement at 515 S Indian River Dr — Crownman FL, LLC in the amount of $25,000
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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 Curtis Johnson, Jr.

Passed

 
8.
NEW BUSINESS
 
A.
Consideration of CRA Advisory Committee Recommendation Regarding the Youth Banner Art Showcase Submissions
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Director of Community and Economic Development Shyanne Harnage presented the Youth Banner Art Showcase submissions and staff recommendations.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to approve the recommendation from the CRA Advisory Committee to use all artwork submitted.

AYE:
Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.

Passed

 
B.
ADDED ITEM:  Highwaymen Museum Brick Pavers Update and Discussion
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Special Projects Coordinator Audria Moore presented the proposed changes to the Highwaymen Museum brick pavers project.

The Board discussed extending the pavers to the property boundaries to create a seating and functional area, impacts related to the oak tree root system, timing of change order approval, the potential for a resident paver program to raise funds for the museum, grant funding, and the recommendation that the Board authorize the work to proceed with the formal change order brought back for approval at a later date.
 
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to extend an offer to proceed with the work with the following conditions: an increase not to exceed $14,040 for additional pavers; a 10-day extension from the original scheduled completion date; staff approval of the contract; vendor acceptance of the change order; and extension of the brick pavers to the fenced property boundaries.

AYE:
Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.

Passed

 
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
No comments.
 
A.
December 2025 Programs & Activities Summary
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10.
BOARD COMMENTS
Commissioner Broderick stated that he conducted a perimeter inspection of the Sunrise Theater Building and observed stucco delamination likely related to roof issues, recommending that an outside firm conduct an official inspection.

Commissioner Johnson recommended that at a future FPRA meeting, we have a discussion regarding further development of Highwaymen Park and the Means Court Building.

Chairperson Hudson inquired about the status of the Sunrise Theater and the outside firm.
 
 
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Hudson adjourned the meeting at 5:53 p.m.
ATTEST:
 
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