On the agenda: Fort Pierce Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting — Automated License Plate (Sep 15)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:00 PM
St. Lucie County Commission Chambers
2300 Virginia Avenue
3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building
Fort Pierce, FL 34982

BOARD MEMBERS
District No. 4, Chair
JAMIE FOWLER
District No. 2, Vice-Chair
LARRY LEET
District No. 1
JAMES CLASBY
District No. 3
ERIN LOWRY
District No. 5
CATHY TOWNSEND

Mission Statement
Committed To Service, Focused On Our Future, Grounded By Tradition
*2nd Revised Final on 9/15

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6:00 PM

GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES – The agenda will typically determine the order of business conducted at today’s Board
meeting. However, the final order of agenda and items heard is to be determined by the Chair.
INVOCATION‐PLEDGE – To bring order and decorum, the BOCC begins its meetings with an invocation followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance. Participation is voluntary.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Time is allotted at the beginning of each regular meeting for general public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA – These items are considered routine in nature, are reviewed by BOCC members in advance, and typically
do not require BOCC comment and may be voted on with one motion. There is no separate discussion or individual vote on
these items unless requested by a BOCC Member.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public hearings will commence at or as soon as possible after the advertised time. In no event will public
hearings commence prior to the advertised time. These items are heard at Regular or Special BOCC meetings and are
normally scheduled for the first and third Tuesday of the month, or as soon thereafter as possible.
As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order
of presentation is: (1) Staff presentation (2) Applicant presentation (3) BOCC questions for Staff and/or Applicant (4) Public
comment, (5) further discussion and action by the BOCC.
REGULAR AGENDA – Items appearing on the Regular Agenda require BOCC direction, a policy decision, or are otherwise of
significance necessitating separate attention and action. Agenda items may consist of proposals for new County policies,
adjustment of budgets, requests to approve contracts with vendors for services, and items as requested for presentation
and approved through County Administration and the BOCC.
COMMISSIONER UPDATES – These items are presented by an individual BOCC Members as necessary. BOCC Members will
use this time to highlight items of interest that impact their districts or special items of interest they feel warrants the
attention of the St. Lucie County community.
MEETINGS – All BOCC meetings are open to the public and are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m.,
unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration
Annex located at 2300 Virigina Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The BOCC schedules and notices additional workshops
throughout the year as necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Anyone with a disability requiring
accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the Human Resources Department at 772‐462‐1456,
[email protected] or TDD 772‐462‐1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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RULES OF DECORUM FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PURPOSE:
Pursuant to Sections 125.01(1)(a) and 286.0114, F.S., this policy sets forth the rules of decorum for public participation at the
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Meetings (Rules of Decorum). These Rules of Decorum are adopted to ensure
a positive and productive environment that is conducive to good order and discipline which in turn will enhance the
democratic process, individual rights of expression, engaging conversations and mutual respect for shared ideas.
As used in these Rules of Decorum, decorum means propriety and good taste in conduct or behavior.
The St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has numerous public meetings that include, but are limited to, Regular,
Informal (Workshops), and Special meetings. Having set rules, policies, and guidelines are paramount in maintaining a civil,
respectful, and a courteous environment during government proceedings, which ensure support of and respect for an open,
fair, transparent decision-making process.
A. General Guidelines for Appearance Before the BOCC
1. Individuals may participate in the public meeting process.
2. Individuals wishing to speak must adhere to these Rules of Decorum.
3. Individuals will be recognized by the BOCC Chair.
4. Individuals will approach the podium and provide their name, address, and/or associated organization (if
applicable).
5. Individuals will be provided with three (3) minutes and a representative of an organization has five (5) minutes to
speak during Public Comment and during Public Hearings.
6. Individuals will direct all comments directly to the BOCC. All remarks will be directed to the BOCC as a body and not to
any one person or commissioner.
7. Individuals will address all BOCC Members by their proper title.
8. Individuals will limit comments to a proposition before the BOCC, or a subject matter related to county government
related items. Individuals should make comments concise and to the point and present any data or evidence they
wish the BOCC to consider.
9. Comments in support or opposition to candidates for public office are not pertinent to the BOCC’s duties. This
includes any speaker identifying himself or herself as a candidate for public office.
10. No person may speak more than once on the same subject unless granted permission by the Chair.
11. Individuals will observe the timer device located directly under the microphone at the podium. Lights indicate
the following:
Green: Indicates commencement of addressing the BOCC.
Yellow: Indicates the individual has one (1) minute left and should begin to close their comments.
Red: Indicates time has expired and the individual needs to end their remarks.
12. Once time has expired individuals must cordially leave the podium and return to their seat.
13. The Chair has the discretion to either extend or reduce the time limits for public comment based on the number of
speakers. To ensure the orderly conduct of meetings, if a large number of individuals wish to speak for public
comment on a topic, the BOCC may require that one representative of a group or faction on a specific proposition be
permitted to address the BOCC, rather than all members of such groups or factions, and/or the Chair may designate
a specified period of time for public comment.
14. Individuals who are not able to attend a scheduled meeting may submit a public comment via the St. Lucie County
Web Page at https://stluciecounty.formstack.com/forms/public_comment_form.

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B. Speakers Decorum
1. Speakers will:
a. Conduct themselves in a respectful manner.
b. Be clear and concise.
c. Be civil in nature (polite, courteous and respectful).
d. Address the BOCC directly.
d. Speak into the microphone.
2. Speakers will NOT:
a. Make comments of a personal nature regarding others.
b. Shout, yell, or /scream.
c. Use obscene or disruptive language.
d. Make complaints, remarks, personal attacks or inflammatory comments against any public official or staff
member.
e. Members of the audience will not be allowed to enter the public meeting discussion from their seats.
Individuals wishing to speak must follow the proper etiquette, approach the podium, and be recognized by
the Chair.
f. Individuals in attendance may not interfere with or interrupt the orderly procedure of the BOCC, any BOCC
Member, or the person speaking whom the Chair has properly recognized.
C. Audience Decorum
1. Turn off or silence all devices.
2. Refrain from inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior.
3. Refrain from private conversations.
4. Restrict disruptive commotion when transiting meeting spaces.
5. To ensure the safety of the public, campaign placards, banners or signs will NOT be permitted in the Chambers.
6. Refrain from disorderly or boisterous conduct to include but not be limited to:
a. Applause
b. Whistling
c. Stamping of feet
d. Booing
e. Threatening dialogue
f. Slanderous utterance
g. Actions that impede the orderly conduct of a meeting
D. Enforcement of the Rules of Decorum
1. The BOCC Chair is responsible for maintaining and enforcing the Rules of Decorum.
2. Individuals who do not adhere to the Rules of Decorum will receive an initial warning from the Chair to cease and
desist in order to restore order.
3. If an individual continues to breach the Rules of Decorum, the Chair may order the individual to relinquish the
podium and/or leave the public meeting.
4. If any person refuses to leave following an order to leave, the Chair may order the Law Enforcement on duty to
remove them from the public meeting.
Any person who disrupts or interrupts a BOCC meeting by violation of these Rules of Decorum, including the use of profane
language or the threat of physical violence, or who makes personal, impertinent remarks or who exhibits loud or boisterous
behavior while the BOCC is in session, may be removed from the meeting by the Sheriff’s office. Removal may be requested at
the direction of the Chair or by consensus of the BOCC, or by the Sheriff’s office, if there is perceived to be an immediate threat
to any person.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

INVOCATION

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

RECESS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REVISIONS

6.

PRESENTATIONS

6:00 PM

There are no items scheduled.

7.

PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)

8.

PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL

9.

A.

Resolution No. 26-158 - Proclaiming the week of September 17-23, 2026 as "Constitution Week" in
St. Lucie County, Florida

B.

Resolution No. 26-179 — Proclaiming September 2026 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month"
in St. Lucie County, Florida

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.

Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Budget Workshop Day 3 Meeting of July 10,
2026.

B.

Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Budget Workshop Day 4 Meeting of July 13,
2026.

10. CONSENT AGENDA
A.

WARRANTS
1.

Warrant Lists 48 - 49

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B.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6:00 PM

AIRPORT
1.

C&S C25-05-572 Work Authorization #6 Aerowest Final Design and Bid Services for
$183,244.81
Staff recommends C&S C25-05-572 Work Authorization #6 Aerowest Final Design and Bid
Services for $183,244.81 acceptance and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney. This initiative is in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy
ECON 2.4.3.

2.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant 3-12-0023-046-2026 Acquire 12 Vehicle
Movement Area Transponders (VMAT's) $45,600.00
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant 312-0023-046-2026 Acquire 12 Vehicle Movement Area Transponders (VMAT's) and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. This
initiative is in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy ECON 2.4.3.

C.

COUNTY ATTORNEY
1.

Interagency Agreement with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice for the Operation of
the Juvenile Assessment Center for FY26-27
Staff recommends the Board approve the lnteragency Agreement with the Department of
Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for the operation of the Juvenile Assessment Center for FY26/27 and
authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as prepared by the County Attorney’s Office.

2.

Permission to File Suit for Injunctive Relief Against James E. Hatfield and German-American
Trading and Tourism Corporation
Staff recommends that the Board authorize the County Attorney’s Office to file suit against
James E. Hatfield and German-American Trading and Tourism Corporation, pursuant to
section 162.30, Florida Statutes, to obtain injunctive and other appropriate relief necessary
to bring the five properties into compliance.

D.

COMMUNITY SERVICES
1.

2026 Homeless Advisory Committee Annual Report
Staff recommends Board acceptance of the 2026 Homeless Advisory Committee's Annual
Report.

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Resolution No. 2026-961 Amending the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Local Housing
Assistance Plan to Add a Manufactured Housing Strategy
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2026-961 amending the State Housing
Initiatives Partnership Local Housing Assistance Plan to add a Manufactured Housing Strategy
and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.

3.

Approval of the Federally Funded Subgrant Umbrella Agreement Between the Florida
Department of Commerce and St. Lucie County
Staff recommends Board approval of the Subgrant Umbrella Agreement; and authorization
for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.

E.

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
1.

8400 Picos Road - Lease Amendment No. 2 to General Services Administration Lease No. 574209-15-001 - ADD ON
Staff recommends the Board approve proposed Amendment No. 2 to Lease No. 57-4209-15001 with the General Services Administration, and authorize the Chair to sign the
amendment as approved by the County Attorney.

F.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
1.

Award of Bid No. 26-049, Installation of Prefab Pavilion at Richard E Becker Preserve
Staff recommends that the Board approve Bid No. 26-049 and award the contract to Jim's
Complete Construction, LLC in the amount of $137,873.00; authorize the use and reallocation
of $47,873.00 in previously approved Parks Impact Fees from account 310013-9910-599300910000; and authorize the Chair to execute the contract, subject to approval as to form by
the County Attorney.

G.

HUMAN RESOURCES
1.

Teamsters Local Union No. 769 - Second Amendment to October 1, 2024 Collective
Bargaining Agreement
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed Second Amendment to the October 1,
2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 769, and authorize
the Chair to sign the Second Amendment.

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Employee Health Insurance Plan - Proposed Premium Contribution Rates for 2027 - Date
Correction
Staff recommends the Board approve the 2027 Health Insurance Rates.

H.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1.

Security Software Agreement with Carahsoft
Staff recommends Board approval of the software security renewal agreement through
Carahsoft for one year in the amount of $106,012.90 and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.

I.

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1.

Fiscal Year 26 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue
Staff recommends Board approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the
budget by $363,268.00 in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy PT 1.3.1 and PT 1.3.2.

2.

Fixed Asset Inventory - Property Record Removal
Staff recommends Board authorization to remove fixed assets as reflected on the attached
property inventory lists from the capital asset inventories of St. Lucie County Board of County
Commissioners, St. Lucie County Clerk or Circuit Court and St. Lucie County Property
Appraiser.

J.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1.

Permission to advertise a County initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment
establishing a Special Exception process and criteria for certain Nonconforming Lots Within
the AR-1 Zoning District lacking required Road Frontage
Staff recommends the Board pass a motion to approve permission to advertise the Draft
Ordinance and allow staff to schedule the public hearing before the Local Planning and
Zoning Commission and two (2) public hearings before the Board of County Commissioners.

K.

PORT, INLET & BEACHES
1.

Harbour Pointe Regional Boat Ramp Permitting - Letter of Concurrence for Riparian Setback
Waiver - Destin Beach, Inc. - ADD ON

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Staff recommends the execution of the attached Letter of Concurrence for Riparian Setback
Waiver from St. Lucie County to DBI, Inc. for conceptualized improvements within 25' of the
county's shared riparian boundary with DBI, Inc. (between Parcel ID 2403-213-0001-0004 and
2403-214-0001-000-7), understanding that a similar Letter of Concurrence for Riparian
Setback Waiver from DBI, Inc. to St. Lucie County has been proffered (and attached) and will
be executed concurrently in good faith by DBI, Inc. to ensure the maximum use of shoreline
within our shared riparian boundary.
2.

Resolution No. 2026-183 - Acceptance of Harbour Pointe Park Temporary Construction
Easements (TCE's) - Avenue M Entrance Road, Stormwater Relocation, Driveways, and
Security Fence - Destin Beach, Inc. - ADD ON
Staff recommends the Board accept by resolution the attached Temporary Construction
Easements (TCE’s) from Destin Beach, Inc. (when formally executed and received) for
proposed Harbour Pointe Park roadway, driveway, utility, and security fence improvements
and to direct staff to record the executed TCE’s (upon receipt) into the public records of St.
Lucie County, Florida.

L.

PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS
1.

Resolution No. 2026-164 - Slope Easement for Construction of the Midway Road Widening
Project to widen Midway Road from a two-lane rural road to a four-lane divided urban road
from Arterial-A to I-95 - Walton Acquisitions FL, LLC - Parcel ID 2334-340-0000-000-7
Staff recommends that the Board approve the slope easement and authorize the Chair to
sign the resolution in accordance with strategic plan QI 3.1.1.

2.

Resolution No. 2026-153 - Naming "Tract RW" on the Plat of LTC Ranch West POD 9 Phases 2
and 3 "Crossfield Drive" - Parcel ID 3309-800-0386-000-2
Staff recommends the Board approve naming "Tract RW" as "Crossfield Drive", authorize the
Chair to sign the resolution, direct staff to notify the appropriate Utilities, the U.S. Postal
Service, the Property Appraiser, the Supervisor of Elections, and the St. Lucie County Sheriff
and record the resolution in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.

3.

Resolution No. 2026-176 - Adams Ranch, Inc. - Permanent Drainage Easement for Orange
Avenue Culvert Project - Parcel ID 2110-311-0001-000-6
Staff recommends the Board accept the permanent drainage easement, authorize the Chair
to sign the Resolution and direct staff to record the documents in the public records of St.

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Lucie County, Florida.
M.

PUBLIC SAFETY
1.

Interoperable Communications Equipment Agreement with the United States Coast Guard
(USCG) Station Fort Pierce for Loan of Radio Communications Equipment
Staff recommends the Board approve the Interoperable Communications Equipment
Agreement with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Station Fort Pierce for Loan of Radio
Communications Equipment and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as prepared by
the County Attorney’s Office.

N.

PUBLIC UTILITIES
1.

Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for Recycling Services between St. Lucie County and Martin
County - ATTACHMENT AMENDED
Staff recommends Board approval of the ILA between St. Lucie County and Martin County,
subject to legal form and correctness; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.

2.

Acceptance of CDM Smith's Work Authorization #08 to the Professional Engineering Services
for Solid Waste Contract (C24-11-1110)
Staff recommends Board approval and authorization for the Chair to execute CDM Smith’s
Work Authorization No. 08 under contract C24-11-1110 for Professional Engineering Services
for Solid Waste not to exceed the amount of $1,069,435. This initiative is in accordance with
Strategic Plan Policy RI 5.1.1.

O.

PUBLIC WORKS
1.

Sheraton Plaza Stormwater Treatment Area - Final Acceptance - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO
THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Staff recommends the Board's final acceptance of the Sheraton Plaza Stormwater Treatment
Area Project in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy QI 3.1.1.

2.

Award Bid No. 26-034 - Drainage/Road Right-of-Way General Maintenance to Environmental
Land Development, Inc. and B Squared Contracting, Inc.
Staff recommends Board approval to award Bid No. 26-034, Drainage/Road Right-of-Way

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General Maintenance, to the two (2) lowest responsive bidders, Environmental Land
Development, Inc. and B Squared Contracting, Inc., and authorization for the Chair to sign the
contracts as approved by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy QI
3.1.1.
3.

Award Bid No. 26-045 - Right-of-Way Mowing & Maintenance Services to Sage Services, Inc.
Staff recommends Board approval for the award of Bid No. 26-045, Right-of-Way Mowing &
Maintenance Services, to the lowest responsive bidder, Sage Services, Inc. of Port St. Lucie
($119,910.00 for year one) and authorization for the Chair to sign the contract as approved
by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy QI 3.1.1.

4.

Award Bid No. 26-039 — Roadside / Long Line Mowing to Godwin Lawn & Landscaping
Services, Inc.
Staff recommends Board approval for the award of Bid No. 26-039, Roadside/ Long Line
Mowing, to the lowest responsive bidder, Godwin Lawn & Landscape Services, Inc. of Palm
City ($348,000.00/year) and authorization for the Chair to sign the contract as approved by
the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy QI 3.1.1.

5.

Johnston Road at Ft. Pierce Farms Water Control Districts (FPFWCD) Canals 1 & 15
Emergency Culvert Repairs – Final Acceptance - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE
INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX
Staff recommends Board’s final acceptance of the Johnston Road at FPFWCD C-1 & C-15
Emergency Culvert Repair Project in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy QI 3.1.1.

P.

TRANSIT
1.

Award of Bid No. 26-030 Purchase of Bus Shelters
Staff recommends Board approval for the purchase of bus shelters, award of bid #26-030 to
Spencer Fabrications, Inc. for approximately the purchase of seventeen bus shelters in the
amount of $265,500.00; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by
the county attorney.

11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.

COMMUNITY SERVICES
1.

Resolution No. 2026-152 - Inventory List of Publicly Owned Property Appropriate for

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Affordable Housing
Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 26-152 establishing the inventory list of
properties owned by St. Lucie County appropriate for affordable housing, and authorization
for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
B.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1.

Sunnyland 44 - Proposed Future Land Use Map (Small-Scale) Amendment from RS
(Residential Suburban) to MXD (Mixed-Use Development) - CONTINUED FROM THE APRIL
21, 2026, MAY 19, 2026, JUNE 2, 2026 AND JULY 21, 2026 BOCC MEETINGS – THE
APPLICANT IS REQUESTING AN INDEFINITE CONTINUANCE
Staff recommends the Board make a motion and approve to continue this item indefinitely.

2.

Sunnyland 44 - Proposed Amendment of the Official Zoning Atlas and Preliminary
Development Plan - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL - CONTINUED FROM THE APRIL 21, 2026,
MAY 19, 2026, JUNE 2, 2026 and JULY 21, 2026 BOCC MEETINGS – THE APPLICANT IS
REQUESTING AN INDEFINITE CONTINUANCE
Staff recommends the Board adopt a motion to continue this item indefinitely.

3.

Sunnyland Farms - Proposed Amendment of the Official Zoning Atlas and Preliminary
Development Plan - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL - CONTINUED FROM THE APRIL 21, 2026,
MAY 19, 2026, JUNE 2, 2026 AND JULY 21, 2026 BOCC MEETINGS – THE APPLICANT IS
REQUESTING AN INDEFINITE CONTINUANCE
Staff recommends the Board approve a motion to continue this item indefinitely.

4.

Orange/Shinn/Godfrey PNRD - Proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment to Rezone from AG-1 and
RS-3 to PNRD (Planned Nonresidential Development) with a Preliminary Development Plan THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL - ADD ON (ITEM REORDERED - PREVIOUSLY 11.B.5.)
Staff recommends the Board adopt a motion approving the rezoning and Preliminary
Development Plan subject to staff's recommended conditions for +/-72 acres on Orange
Avenue between Shinn and Godfrey Roads.

5.

The Club at Indrio Creek - Proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment and Preliminary Development
Plan for a Planned Town/Village (PTV) - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL - ADD ON - (ITEM
REORDERED - PREVIOUSLY 11.B.4.) - ATTACHMENT ADDED
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners evaluate the proposed plan, the

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staff report which addresses the Plan's identified inconsistencies with the Land Development
Code and Comprehensive Plan, and reject the rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan as
presented.
Alternatively, should the Board adopt a motion to approve the rezoning and Preliminary
Development Plan staff recommends the approval is subject to staff's recommended
Conditions of Approval.
Staff notes that a revised plan was submitted on the evening of September 3rd. The revised
plan is included in this agenda packet, but the staff report does not review or analyze it. At
the public hearing on September 15, 2026, staff will address the changes in its presentation.
If staff concludes the revisions to the plan warrant more in-depth analysis, it will request
that the hearing be continued, so such review can be completed.
C.

PUBLIC SAFETY
1.

Public Hearing to Consider the Results of the 2026 Private ALS/BLS Ambulance Needs
Assessment Survey and Determination Regarding the Application Period for Certificates of
Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN)
Staff recommends that the Board accepts the findings of the 2026 Private ALS/BLS
Ambulance Needs Assessment and keep the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
(COPCN) Application Period closed in accordance with the recommendation of the Public
Safety Director.

D.

PUBLIC WORKS
1.

Culvert MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for
the Culvert Municipal Services Benefit Unit and authorization for the Chair to sign documents
as approved by the County Attorney, in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy QI 3.1.3.

2.

Lakewood Park Drainage MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for
the Lakewood Park Drainage Municipal Services Benefit Unit and authorization for the Chair
to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney, in accordance with Strategic Plan
Policy QI 3.1.3.

3.

Lakewood Park Water MSBU - Notice of Intent

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Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for
the Lakewood Park Water Municipal Services Benefit Unit and authorization for the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney, in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy
QI 3.1.3.
4.

Property Clean-up SAD - Notice of Intent
Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for
the Property Clean-up Special Assessment District and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney, in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy QI
3.1.3.

5.

Towns Villages and Countryside MSBU - Notice of Intent
Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for
the Towns Villages and Countrysides Municipal Services Benefit Unit and authorization for
the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney, in accordance with
Strategic Plan Policy QI 3.1.3.

6.

Taylor Creek MSBU - Notice of Intent - ADD ON
Staff recommends Board adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for
the Taylor Creek Municipal Services Benefit Unit and authorization for the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney, in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy QI
3.1.3.

12. REGULAR AGENDA
A.

ADMINISTRATION
1.

Automated License Plate Reader Update - ADD ON
No formal vote is necessary as this is an update item.

B.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1.

Administrative Approval Update from the PDS Director
No formal vote is necessary as this is only a discussion item.

13. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
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14. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A.

The Board of County Commissioners will hold their Final Budget Hearing on Thursday, September
17, 2026 at 6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located
at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.

B.

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at
6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.

C.

The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
at 6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.

D.

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at
6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.

15. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.

The UF/IFAS Extension Office,, The Urban Horticulture Program, the St. Lucie County Master
Gardener Volunteers and the St. Lucie County Library System is launching a seed library kickoff
event at the Morningside Branch Library, located at 2410 SE Morningside Blvd. in Port St. Lucie, on
Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. The seed library is a collaborative effort between the
UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension Office and our St. Lucie County libraries to encourage
gardening, promote plant diversity and connect our community with the joy of growing plants.
Through this initiative, community members can share, save, and exchange seeds while learning
more about Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, sustainable gardening practices and plants that thrive
in our local environment. This program is first being planted at the Morningside Branch Library
with hopes to grow it to all St. Lucie County branch libraries in the near future.

B.

St. Lucie County’s Community Swap Meet at the John B. Park Sports Complex returns Saturday,
Oct. 10 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with additional dates each month through April. This free community
swap meet/yard sales features dozens of vendors selling a variety of new and used goods from
guitars and jewelry to clothes and sports equipment. Admission to the swap meet is free. The
minimum cost to set up a booth is $20 for those who pre-register. There are discounts for
reserving space for more than one event/date (five events for $80 or 10 events is $160). For more
information about the St. Lucie County Community Swap Meet, call 772-462-2110.
The Community Swap Meet dates are scheduled for:

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Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6:00 PM

• Saturday, Oct. 10 & 31 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 14 & 28 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 12 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 9 & 23 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 13 and 27 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday, March 13 & 27 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday, April 17 & 24 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

C.

Save the date - The Tunnel of Terror and Trunk or Treat returns Friday, Oct. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at
the Havert L. Fenn Center, located at 2000 Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce. This free community event
provides parents and children with a safe place to enjoy trick-or-treating. For older children, the
event also features the Tunnel of Terror with this year’s theme: “Circus of Horrors.” For more
information, please call the Parks staff at 772-462-2110.

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