Fort Pierce public meetings in 2025

CRA Advisory Committee - 3:30 PM *CANCELED*

This is a regular meeting of the Fort Pierce CRA Advisory Committee. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment. No old business, new business, or specific action items are listed for discussion or decision.

• No contracts, rezonings, or financial items are on the agenda.
• The meeting is limited to one hour.
• Public comment is permitted on any subject on the agenda.

Arts and Culture Advisory Board **CANCELED**

The December 2025 meeting of the Fort Pierce Arts and Culture Advisory Board has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Police Officers Retirement Trust Fund - 9:30 AM

The Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund Board will convene a meeting at Fort Pierce City Hall to conduct routine business. No specific decisions or discussions are listed on the published agenda.

Retirement Board - 2:00 PM - CANCELLED

The Fort Pierce Retirement Board meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for January 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall.

Technical Review Committee - 10:00 AM

The Technical Review Committee is meeting to discuss several new business items. These include requests for property annexations, a lot coverage variance, and site plan reviews.

• Lot coverage variance for Helseth Residence at 1601 Frances Avenue
• Annexation requests for Tony Acerra, John Alberti, and Michael Fowler and Sean Murray
• Minor Site Plan for FPUA Moore's Creek Booster Station
• Major Site Plan Amendment for John Carroll High School at 407 S. 33rd Street

Parks Advisory Committee - 10:00 AM

The Fort Pierce Parks Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss old and new business. Old business includes updates on repairs at Pinewood Park and Maravilla Park, and the Pioneer Park plaque program. New business includes a proposal to rename Coach Fenn Park and a discussion on seagrape/dune vegetation trimming restrictions. The meeting will also include public comments and board discussion.

• Renaming of Coach Fenn Park
• Pinewood Park & Maravilla Park field trip repairs update
• Pioneer Park plaque program update
• Seagrape/dune vegetation trimming restriction discussion

Youth Council Advisory Committee - 4:00 PM

The Fort Pierce Youth Council is meeting to approve minutes from November 20, 2025, and discuss ongoing projects including an essay contest, a trip to Tallahassee, and a youth community listening session at the Boys & Girls Clubs. Public comments are invited.

• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of essay contest
• Discussion of Tallahassee trip
• Discussion of youth community listening session at Boys & Girls Clubs

The Fort Pierce Youth Council approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections, and voted to keep essays that exceeded the word limit in the essay contest. They also discussed the upcoming Tallahassee trip and a youth listening session, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes with corrections to item 5c2 (unanimous)
• Approved keeping essays over the maximum word count in the essay contest (unanimous)

Civil Service Appeals Board Admin Mtg - 3:00

The Civil Service Appeals Board will hold an administrative meeting to consider a formal appeal hearing request from Michelle McClendon and set a hearing date if appropriate. The board will also swear in a new member and reaffirm an existing member.

• Review and discussion of appeal request from Michelle McClendon; setting hearing date
• Swearing-in of newly appointed board member Steven DiPalma
• Reaffirmation of Paul Vollrath as 5th board member
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2025 meeting

CRA Advisory Committee - 3:30 PM

The committee will consider changing its regular meeting schedule to the third Wednesday of each month. Members will also review a presentation regarding a Hutchinson Island Committee initiative and recommendation for the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency Board.

• Discussion on moving regular meetings to the third Wednesday of each month
• Presentation of Hutchinson Island Committee Initiative and Recommendation
• Review of December 2025 Programs and Activities Summary

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - 2:00 PM

The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority will hold a meeting at 2:00 PM on December 16, 2025, at the FPUA War Room on 37th Street in Fort Pierce, FL. The agenda provided is only a procedural placeholder directing residents to the official meeting packets and agendas on the FPUA website.

Arts and Culture Advisory Board Special Meeting - 10:00 A.M

The Fort Pierce Arts and Culture Advisory Board is holding a special meeting with only one new business item: a field trip discussion. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, and public comments.

• Discussion of a field trip under new business

Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful - 11:00 AM

The Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss ongoing city cleanup initiatives. The agenda includes a public comment period and a staff discussion.

• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025
• Public comments
• Discussion of 'Our City. Our Responsibility'
• Discussion of Blue Tube Installations
• Staff discussion

The Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Board heard updates on the anti-littering campaign and discussed expanding the Blue Tube program citywide. No formal votes were taken; the board approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed future plans for the Great American Cleanup and Arbor Day.

• Approved minutes from November 18, 2025 meeting (5-0, 2 absent)
• Discussed expanding Blue Tube program citywide with ~50 new/replacement units
• Staff to develop formal plan for Blue Tube expansion and branding
• Planned Great American Cleanup for March 14 with ~500 volunteers

Historic Preservation Board - 2:00 PM - CANCELED

The scheduled regular meeting of the Fort Pierce Historic Preservation Board on December 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The City Commission will hold several public hearings regarding rezoning parcels for residential and planned developments. The body will also consider a voluntary annexation of land near Skylark Drive and a state financial assistance award for police equipment.

• FDLE FY2025-2026 State Financial Assistance Award of $241,423 for equipment and software
• Rezoning of 11.54 acres at 3804 Sunrise Boulevard for 48 single-family residences
• Rezoning of 75.981 acres near Okeechobee Road and the Florida Turnpike to Planned Development
• Voluntary annexation of one parcel at or near 906 Skylark Drive
• Rezoning of 17.58 acres at 4945 Edwards Road to Planned Development

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved two rezoning ordinances on second reading, allowing for new residential developments: a 48-home Planned Development at 3804 Sunrise Boulevard and a 75.981-acre Planned Development near Okeechobee Road and the Florida Turnpike. The commission also approved a voluntary annexation for a parcel at 906 Skylark Drive, accepted a $250 donation for Glidden Park rehabilitation, and approved consent agenda items including a $241,423 FDLE grant and a fiber connection interlocal agreement. Two agenda items (12D and 12E) were deleted at staff request, and one rezoning case (12F) was continued to a later date.

• Approved Ordinance 25-020 rezoning 11.54 acres at 3804 Sunrise Blvd to Planned Development for 48 single-family homes (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-036 rezoning 75.981 acres near Okeechobee Rd and Florida Turnpike to Planned Development (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-038 voluntary annexation of 906 Skylark Dr with R-4 zoning and RM land use (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda: FDLE grant of $241,423 and FPUA fiber connection interlocal agreement (4-0)
• Deleted agenda items 12D and 12E at staff request (4-0)
• Continued Ordinance 25-035 rezoning at 4945 Edwards Rd to a later date (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R62 correcting solid waste service language and fees (4-0)
• Approved minutes from December 1, 2025 regular meeting (3-0, one absent)

Police Community Advisory Committee - 4:30PM

The Fort Pierce Police Community Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting on December 11, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge, roll call, public comments, approval of minutes from the November 13 meeting, a department update, upcoming events, and staff and committee member comments. No substantive decisions or financial items are listed.

• Public comments allowed (3-minute limit, 30-minute total) but no official action can be taken during that period
• Approval of minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting
• Police department update and upcoming events as new business

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will hold public hearings regarding city citations, violation cases, and nuisance cases. The body will also consider requests for fine and lien reductions.

• Violation cases for 658 N 2nd ST, 1215 Raymond Ave, and 2601 Ohio Ave
• Nuisance cases including locations on N 15th ST, N 14th ST, Avenue E, N 16th ST, N 23rd St, and N 26th St
• Lien reduction request for 1725 Lakefront Blvd (Stanley G Tate)
• Lien reduction requests for 306 N 28th St and 304 N 28th St (Gate ITL Enterprises LLC)
• Review of Massey hearings for fine reductions

Parking Committee Meeting 9:00 AM - CANCELED

The Parking Committee meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025, has been canceled. No items were scheduled for decision or discussion.

Communitywide Council

The Communitywide Council’s December 10, 2025 meeting is a regular session at City Hall, 100 North U.S. #1. The agenda lists only procedural and boilerplate items; no ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for action or discussion.

Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board

This is a regular meeting of the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board. Agenda items include a report from Interim Executive Director Marisa Quijano, foundation news from Christopher Cichoreck, volunteer news from Anthony Lella, and discussion of creating a subcommittee. The meeting is open to discussion before adjournment.

• Interim Executive Director's Report - presented by Marisa Quijano
• Foundation News - presented by Christopher Cichoreck
• Volunteer News - presented by Anthony Lella
• Creation of Subcommittee

FPRA Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency will review several contract amendments and grant agreements. The board is deciding on funding for solar-powered signage lighting and a commercial facade improvement grant.

• Second Amendment for solar-powered lighting for seven gateway signs: $79,345.00
• Grant Agreement for commercial facade improvement at 515 S Indian River Dr: $25,000
• Change Order No. 17 for temporary construction fence rental: not to exceed $2,689.66
• Change Order No. 18 for plumbing tie-in for the Highwaymen Museum project: not to exceed $1,260
• Discussion on Highwaymen Museum brick pavers and Youth Banner Art Showcase submissions

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency approved a motion to proceed with extending the Highwaymen Museum brick pavers to the fenced property boundaries, with an increase not to exceed $14,040 and a 10-day extension, contingent on staff and vendor approval. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a $79,345 wayfinding signage amendment, and accepted all Youth Banner Art Showcase submissions.

• Approved November 12, 2025 FPRA minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda with added Item 11B (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda: $79,345 wayfinding signage amendment, $2,689.66 fence rental change order, $1,260 plumbing change order, $25,000 facade grant (4-0)
• Approved use of all Youth Banner Art Showcase artwork (4-0)
• Approved Highwaymen Museum paver extension up to $14,040 with 10-day extension (4-0)

Planning Board - 2:00 PM CANCELED

The Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Commission Day Meeting - 9:00 AM

The City Commission will approve routine items like a jetty park license extension and a $125,000 homeless services agreement. The body will also discuss appointing a new police chief and review economic development strategies.

• Approval of jetty park license extension to 2026
• Interlocal agreement for $125,000 homeless services
• Discussion on reducing planning review timelines
• Discussion on appointing Fort Pierce Police Chief
• Comprehensive economic development overview presentation

The City Commission unanimously approved City Manager Richard Chess's appointment of Commander David Smith as the new Police Chief. The Commission also approved the consent agenda items, including a $125,000 interlocal agreement for homeless services and an extension for the Highwaymen Museum grant, and passed resolutions for polling places and a Civil Service Appeals Board appointment. Discussions were held on reducing planning review timelines and an economic development overview, but no formal action was taken on these items.

• Approved appointment of Commander David Smith as Police Chief (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 interlocal agreement with St. Lucie County for homeless services (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Highwaymen Museum grant to June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of Jetty Linear Park license agreement to Dec 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-R81 adopting polling places for Jan 13, 2026 special run-off election (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-R83 appointing Steven Dipalma to Civil Service Appeals Board (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 10, 2025 Day Meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board of Adjustment - 2:00 PM

The Fort Pierce Planning Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting and hold two public hearings on zoning variances. The board will also discuss other business and hear public comments.

• Variance request for fence height at Celebration Pointe HOA, 5325 Fantasy Drive (PZVAR2025-00005)
• Variance request for billboard height at 550 S. US Highway 1 (PZVAR2025-00006)

The Fort Pierce Board of Adjustment denied two variance requests. The first was a request by Celebration Pointe HOA to increase a pool fence height from 6 to 8 feet at 5325 Fantasy Drive; the board voted to deny because the applicant was not present and the hardship was not proven. The second was a request to increase a billboard height by 10 feet to 35 feet at 550 S. US Highway 1; the board voted to disapprove because the variance criteria were not met. Both motions passed unanimously with three members present.

• Denied fence height variance for Celebration Pointe HOA at 5325 Fantasy Drive (3-0)
• Disapproved billboard height variance at 550 S. US Highway 1 (3-0)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to review the minutes from October 2, 2025. The committee is scheduled to discuss the AHAC Support Initiative under new business.

• AHAC Support Initiative

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will hold public hearings to address various city citations, violation cases, and nuisance complaints. The meeting also includes requests for fine and lien reductions.

• Violation cases for 314 S 17th St, 411 N 2nd St, 1903 Delaware Ave, 1512 Citrus Ave, 1602 Citrus Ave, 1604 Citrus Ave, 2103 S 3rd St, and 2023 S 3rd St
• Nuisance case for 2201 Matanzas Ave
• Other cases involving alarm accounts at 1603 S US Highway 1, 434 Means Ct, 2102 S 11th St, and 1611 Binney Dr
• Fine reduction hearings for 510 Texas Ct and 915 N 21st St
• Lien reduction request for 915 N 21st St

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - 4:00 PM

The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority meeting agenda for December 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM contains only procedural boilerplate and a link to official agendas and meeting packets. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The Fort Pierce City Commission will meet to approve routine minutes, hear public comments, and vote on several contracts and land-use actions. Key decisions include accepting a $1.05M engineering inspection contract for Indian River Drive Corridor improvements and a $175K medical services contract for city employees.

• Approval of $1,051,190 contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates for Indian River Drive Corridor improvements construction engineering inspection
• Approval of $175,000 contract with Fort Pierce Urgent Care for employee walk-in medical services
• Vote on settlement offer in Case No. 2025CA001296: Prado and Prado v. City of Fort Pierce
• First reading of Ordinance 25-020 rezoning 11.54 acres at 3804 Sunrise Boulevard to Planned Development (PD) for 48 single-family homes
• Quasi-judicial hearing on Major Site Plan for 24,534 sq. ft rebar plant at 4201 Bandy Blvd.

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved a 24,534 sq ft rebar manufacturing plant at 4201 Bandy Blvd, a 48-home Planned Development at 3804 Sunrise Blvd, and a 75.981-acre Planned Development near Okeechobee Road and the Florida Turnpike, all with staff conditions. The Commission also rejected a settlement offer in the Prado v. City of Fort Pierce lawsuit, approved a loan for the Sunrise Village affordable housing project, and approved several consent agenda items including engineering contracts and a park restroom cleaning bid.

• Approved Major Site Plan for 24,534 sq ft rebar plant at 4201 Bandy Blvd (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-020 rezoning 11.54 acres at 3804 Sunrise Blvd to Planned Development for 48 homes (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-036 rezoning 75.981 acres near Okeechobee Rd & Florida Turnpike to Planned Development (4-0)
• Rejected settlement offer in Prado and Prado v. City of Fort Pierce (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R79 authorizing loan for Sunrise Village affordable housing project (4-0)
• Approved $1,051,190 CEI contract with Kimley-Horn for Indian River Drive Corridor (4-0)
• Approved $100,400 bid to Morivalous Cleaning Inc. for City Park Restroom Cleaning (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-034 extending city limits to include 2.03-acre parcel near E. South Market Ave (4-0)

CRA Advisory Committee - 3:30 PM *CANCELED*

The Fort Pierce CRA Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 26, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room at City Hall (100 North U.S. #1) has been canceled. The agenda contained only procedural items with no substantive business to discuss.

Arts and Culture Advisory Board - CANCELED

The Fort Pierce Arts and Culture Advisory Board meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the William D. Dannahower Conference Room at City Hall has been canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items.

Technical Review Committee - 10:00 AM

The Fort Pierce Technical Review Committee will meet to discuss two new business items. The committee is reviewing a minor site plan amendment and a final planned development.

• Minor Site Plan Amendment for Whole Family Health Center at 717 N. US Highway 1 (PZSITE2025-00038)
• Final Planned Development for West Orange Phase 1 (PD2025-00006)

Parks Advisory Committee - 10:00 AM

The Parks Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the renaming of Coach Fenn Park and vegetation trimming restrictions for seagrape and dunes. The committee will also receive updates on repairs at Pinewood Park and Maravilla Park, as well as the Pioneer Park Plaque Program.

• Renaming of Coach Fenn Park
• Seagrape/Dune Vegetation Trimming Restriction
• Pinewood Park & Maravilla Park repairs update
• Pioneer Park Plaque Program update

Youth Council Advisory Committee - 4:00 PM

The Fort Pierce Youth Council Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from the October 16 meeting, receive updates on past initiatives, and discuss upcoming youth programs including legislative action days and essay contests. No official actions are scheduled under public comments.

• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2025 meeting
• Youth Community Listening Session Update
• Youth Summit Update
• Youth Legislative Action Days registration deadline: December 18, 2025
• Florida City Government Week Youth Essay Contest

The Fort Pierce Youth Council approved moving its Youth Community Listening Session to February 12 at the Percy Peek Gym, after the originally proposed weekend date was unavailable. The council also approved reopening the Florida City Government Week Youth Essay Contest with a new December 5 deadline. Minutes from the October 16 meeting were approved with corrections, and several members expressed interest in attending the Youth Legislative Action Days in Tallahassee in January.

• Approved moving listening session to Feb. 12 at Percy Peek Gym (unanimous)
• Approved reopening essay contest with Dec. 5 deadline (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct. 16 meeting with corrections (unanimous)
• Excused Elizabeth Outten's absence (unanimous)

Civil Service Appeals Board Admin Mtg - 3:00

The Fort Pierce Civil Service Appeals Board will hold its regular administrative meeting to approve minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting, allow public comments, and conduct new business including selecting a fifth board member and scheduling an employee appeal hearing. No official actions will be taken during the public comment period.

• Selection of 5th Board Member
• Scheduling of Employee Appeal Hearing

The Civil Service Appeals Board approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting and appointed Paul Vollrath as the 5th board member. The board also scheduled an employee appeal hearing for December 17 at 3:00 p.m., with alternate dates of January 7 or 14 at 5:00 p.m. if needed. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Paul Vollrath as 5th Board member (unanimous)
• Scheduled employee appeal hearing for December 17 at 3:00 p.m. (agreed by board)

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will conduct public hearings regarding citations, violation cases, and nuisance cases. The body will also review requests for fine and lien reductions.

• Citation hearing for Jaycee Park (Case PK-2025-348)
• Violation hearings for 2609 Citrus Ave, 2634 Mohawk Ave, 126 Garden Ave, and 118 Garden Ave
• Nuisance hearings for 2511 Avenue F, 427 Means CT, 114 N 18th ST, N 18th ST, 508 N 21st ST, and 2015 S 3rd St
• Review of Massey hearings for fine reductions
• Review of lien reduction requests

PBA Negotiation Session - 1:00 P.M.

The City of Fort Pierce will hold a negotiation session with the Coastal Florida PBA Police Officer, Sergeants', and Lieutenants' Unit. The agenda provides no specific discussion items or decisions to be made.

• Negotiation session with Coastal Florida PBA Police Officer & Sergeants' and Lieutenants' Unit

Retirement Board - 2:00 PM

The Fort Pierce Retirement Board will hold its regular meeting at City Hall to review routine business, including public comments, minutes approval, and reports from its attorney and investment managers. The board will also conduct public hearings on three retirement requests under the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) from employees with long service records.

• Public hearing on retirement request from Charles Putnam (20 years, 6 months service, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority)
• Public hearing on retirement request from Fred Gaddis (25 years service, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority)
• Public hearing on retirement request from Audria Moore (25 years service, City of Fort Pierce)
• Quarterly report from Callan LLC
• Approval of refunds from October 2025

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - 4:00 PM

This is a procedural meeting of the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority held at the City Commission Chambers. The agenda provides a link to official agendas and meeting packets but contains no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful - 11:00 AM

The Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes, hear public comments, and conduct old and new business. Items include an update on the anti-littering campaign and a discussion on illegal dumping. The board will also select a new chairperson.

• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting
• Selection of new chairperson
• Illegal dumping discussion

The Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board approved the minutes from September 16, 2025, and selected David BuShea as the new chairperson. The board discussed the anti-littering campaign, illegal dumping enforcement, and noted an upcoming cleanup event. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Selected David BuShea as Chairperson (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The City Commission will review a proposal to extend city limits to include a 2.03-acre parcel and vote on several professional service contracts. The body will also receive the 2024 Infrastructure Surtax Citizens Oversight Committee Annual Report.

• Ordinance 25-034: First reading to extend city limits to include 2.03 acres near E. South Market Avenue and S US Highway 1
• Professional Engineering Services for Coach Fenn Park Improvement Project not to exceed $119,320
• Construction Engineering and Inspection services for Avenue D resurfacing project for $236,298.00
• Architectural and MEP Design for the 4th Floor of the Sunrise Center not to exceed $96,500.00
• Temporary Parking Lot lease at Avenue E and Indian River Drive for $3,250.93

The City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex a 2.03-acre parcel near E. South Market Avenue and S. US Highway 1, and accepted the returns of the November 4, 2025 special election, setting a runoff for January 13, 2026. The commission also approved several consent agenda items, including engineering and architectural services contracts, a lease amendment, and a purchase order increase, and continued a rezoning request for 4945 Edwards Road to December 15, 2025.

• Approved Ordinance 25-034 annexing 2.03 acres at E. South Market Ave & S. US 1 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R78 accepting special election returns (4-0)
• Continued rezoning at 4945 Edwards Road to Dec 15, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved $119,320 engineering services for Coach Fenn Park (4-0)
• Approved $236,298 CEI contract for Avenue D resurfacing (4-0)
• Approved $96,500 architectural services for Sunrise Center 4th floor (4-0)
• Approved lease amendment for R.I.C.H. House at 2304 Avenue I (4-0)
• Approved temporary parking lot lease at Avenue E & Indian River Drive (4-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing - Building - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will conduct public hearings on 11 building and code-enforcement cases, including violations, fine reductions, and lien requests. The meeting is procedural with no new decisions proposed.

• BV2025-00120 at 510 N 21st St Unit A
• BV2025-00121 at 510 N 21st St Unit B
• BV2025-00150 at 1303 N 24th St
• Fine-reduction hearing 24-117 at 1708 S 8th St
• Lien-reduction request 20-2307 at 429 N 20th St Unit A

Police Community Advisory Committee - 4:30PM

The Police Community Advisory Committee will meet to fill leadership roles and receive department updates. The meeting includes a period for public comment and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Selection of members for Chair and Vice Chair roles
• Approval of September 18th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Department update
• Discussion of upcoming events

The Police Community Advisory Committee approved the September 18, 2025 minutes and elected Bob Burdge as Chair and Melvin Jones Sr. as Vice-Chair. The committee received updates on police department activities, including awards, promotions, and upcoming events, but took no other formal action.

• Approved minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting (3-0, Quincy Barr absent)
• Elected Bob Burdge as Chair (1-0, others abstained/absent)
• Elected Melvin Jones Sr. as Vice-Chair (3-0, Quincy Barr absent)

Parking Committee Meeting 9:00 am

The Fort Pierce Parking Committee will hold a procedural meeting to approve minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and receive public comments. No official decisions are scheduled; the committee will hear updates on past parking initiatives including the Pay to Park contract, JC Penney lot, downtown garage, and the 2020 Parking Study.

FPRA Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency will consider funding for Avenue D resurfacing and a boat ramp, along with contracts for architectural services and off-duty police details.

• Approval of Avenue D Resurfacing Project up to $1.5M
• Approval of Harbour Pointe Park Boat Ramp funding up to $500K
• Approval of off-duty police detail expenditures up to $381,940
• Approval of architectural services for Sunrise Center up to $96,500
• Discussion on Sunrise Theatre Mural Community Poll Results

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency approved resolutions for interlocal funding agreements with St. Lucie County for the Harbour Pointe Park boat ramp (up to $500,000) and with the City of Fort Pierce for the Avenue D Resurfacing Project (up to $1,500,000). The board also approved an amendment to the Avenue D Model Block Project interlocal agreement, including a 99-year ground lease with Pinnacle at Moore's Creek, LLC for affordable housing development. Consent agenda items were approved, including architectural services for the Sunrise Center 4th floor build-out, a change order for downtown conceptual design, off-duty police detail expenditures, and several facade improvement grants. Two items (7C and 7G) were pulled at staff's request, and the Sunrise Theatre mural discussion was deferred pending a full building assessment.

• Approved Resolution 25-18: $500,000 interlocal funding agreement with St. Lucie County for Harbour Pointe Park boat ramp (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-19: $1,500,000 interlocal funding agreement with City of Fort Pierce for Avenue D Resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-20: Amendment to Avenue D Model Block interlocal agreement and 99-year ground lease with Pinnacle at Moore's Creek, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $96,500 for Sunrise Center 4th floor architectural services, $51,500 change order for downtown design, $381,940 for off-duty police details, and $25,000 facade grants (unanimous)
• Pulled items 7C (Highwaymen Museum artist agreement) and 7G (facade grant at 515 S Indian River Dr) at staff's request
• Deferred Sunrise Theatre mural decision pending full structural assessment and formal vote

Board of Examiners of Contractors - 9:00 AM * CANCELLED*

The regular meeting of the Board of Examiners of Contractors scheduled for November 12, 2025, was cancelled.

Planning Board - 2:00 PM

The Fort Pierce Planning Board will hold its regular meeting to consider two new development proposals under new business. The board will also approve minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting and hear public comments, though no official actions will be taken during public comments.

• PD2024-00007: Master Planned Development (2nd Updated Proposal) for Pulte-Cornerstone at 2721 S. Jenkins Road
• PZSITE2025-00015: Major Site Plan for Red Hawk Rebar II at 4201 Bandy Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period (30 minutes, 3-minute limit per speaker)
• Director's report and board comments (no decisions)

The Planning Board voted unanimously to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission for the Pulte-Cornerstone Master Planned Development, a 250-unit single-family residential community at 2721 S. Jenkins Road. The recommendation includes 14 conditions addressing open space, density, noise mitigation, and an access easement. The board also recommended approval of the Red Hawk Rebar II industrial site plan at 4201 Bandy Boulevard with conditions including a sidewalk. Both items were forwarded to the City Commission for final action.

• Recommended approval of Pulte-Cornerstone Master Planned Development (250 single-family homes) with 14 conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Red Hawk Rebar II industrial site plan (24,534 sq ft building) with 4 conditions (5-0)
• Approved absences for Anton Kreisl and Alexander Edwards (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 13, 2025 meeting (5-0)

City Commission Day Meeting 9:00 AM

The City Commission will vote to approve $1.5 million in funding for the Avenue D Resurfacing Project and disburse $12,500 to Main Street Fort Pierce and Lincoln Park Main Street Inc. The meeting also includes a discussion on the city's annexation strategy.

• Approval of Avenue D Resurfacing Project funding ($1,500,000.00)
• Main Street Fort Pierce Fourth Quarter disbursement ($12,500)
• Lincoln Park Main Street Fourth Quarter disbursement ($12,500)
• Discussion of City Annexation Strategy
• Approval of Avenue D Model Block Project amendment

The City Commission approved two resolutions related to the Avenue D corridor: Resolution 25-R72 accepting $1.5 million in funding from the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency for the Avenue D Resurfacing Project, and Resolution 25-R77 approving an amendment to the interlocal agreement for the Avenue D Model Block Project. The Commission also approved the consent agenda, which included $12,500 disbursements to both Main Street Fort Pierce and Lincoln Park Main Street. All votes were unanimous (3-0), with Commissioner Arnold Gaines excused.

• Approved Resolution 25-R72 accepting $1,500,000 from FPRA for Avenue D Resurfacing (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R77 amending interlocal agreement for Avenue D Model Block Project (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $12,500 Q4 disbursement to Main Street Fort Pierce (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $12,500 Q4 disbursement to Lincoln Park Main Street (3-0)
• Approved minutes from October 13, 2025 Day Meeting (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Excused Commissioner Arnold Gaines' absence (3-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Fort Pierce Special Magistrate will conduct a public hearing to review 25 code-enforcement cases, including citations, violations, and nuisance cases. The meeting is procedural and does not include new decisions or ordinances.

• Case PK-2025-342 at 800 S 32nd St (citation)
• Case CE-2025-359 at 412 N US Highway 1 (violation)
• Case CE-2025-393 at 1360 Carlton Ct (violation)
• Case NUIS-2025-25 at 2008 Delaware Ave (nuisance)
• Case LTCL-2025-281 at N 18th St (nuisance)

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - 4:00 PM

This agenda for the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority meeting on 2025-11-04 contains no substantive items, decisions, or discussions. It only directs attendees to external links for agendas and meeting packets.

City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The Fort Pierce City Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve contracts, expenditures, and resolutions, and conduct public hearings on land-use changes including a new car dealership, a concrete batch plant, and a voluntary annexation. The meeting also includes appointments to advisory boards and a second reading of ordinances on annexation and impact fee moratoriums.

• Approval of $284,027 contract for Surfside Neighborhood Roadway Improvements Phase II
• Vote on voluntary annexation of 1 parcel at South 25th Street and Cortez Boulevard
• Public hearing on 40,791 sq. ft car dealership at 5560 S. US Hwy 1
• Approval of $211,556.85 annual Microsoft 365 contract for city and police department
• Funding of up to $5,000 for mosaic grave caps honoring Highwaymen artists

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved a one-year moratorium on city impact fees within the Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area (Ordinance 25-033), and approved a voluntary annexation of a parcel at South 25th Street and Cortez Boulevard (Ordinance 25-032). Major site plans were approved for a new car dealership at 5560 S. US Hwy 1 and a concrete batch plant at 3898 Selvitz Road, both with conditions. The commission also approved consent agenda items including a professional engineering services contract with Kimley-Horn, a police department blanket purchase order, and a golf course fertilizer purchase.

• Approved Ordinance 25-033, one-year impact fee moratorium in Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-032, voluntary annexation of parcel at South 25th Street and Cortez Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved major site plan for 40,791 sq ft car dealership at 5560 S. US Hwy 1 with 5 conditions (4-0)
• Approved major site plan amendment for concrete batch plant at 3898 Selvitz Road with 8 conditions (4-0)
• Approved continuing services contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates (4-0)
• Approved $284,027 CEI services for Surfside Neighborhood Roadway Improvements Phase II (4-0)
• Approved $723,850 blanket purchase orders for Police Department FY 2025-2026 (4-0)
• Approved $145,000 blanket purchase order for golf course fertilizers (4-0)

CRA Advisory Committee - 3:30 PM

The Fort Pierce CRA Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss new business including youth art submissions and a façade grant program. No official decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Review Youth Banner Art Showcase Submissions
• Review Commercial Façade Grant Program recommendations

Arts and Culture Advisory Board - 10:00 AM

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board will meet to review several new business items. The board is scheduled to discuss a request for a mosaic at the Highwaymen Rodney Demps gravesite and the restoration of benches.

• Request for Highwaymen Rodney Demps Gravesite Mosaic
• Discussion of the Tour
• Bench Restoration discussion

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board approved a request for a gravesite mosaic for Highwaymen artist Rodney Demps, approved ongoing bench restoration funds with an option for a local artist, and discussed a field trip to view city parks for art installations. All four present members voted in favor of the mosaic and minutes approvals; the bench restoration motion passed 3-1.

• Approved gravesite mosaic for Highwaymen Rodney Demps (4-0)
• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes with correction (4-0)
• Approved May 30, 2025 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved ongoing bench restoration funds with local artist option (3-1)

Historic Preservation Board -2:00 PM CANCELED

The Historic Preservation Board regular meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025, has been canceled.

Planning Board of Adjustment - 2:00 PM CANCELED

The Fort Pierce Planning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful - 11:00 AM

The Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to select a new chairperson. The board will also discuss illegal dumping and provide an update on the anti-littering campaign.

• Selection of New Chairperson
• Our City. Our Responsibility. Anti-littering Campaign Update
• Discussion on illegal dumping

The provided minutes consist of an agenda list with no recorded actions, votes, or outcomes. No substantive decisions were documented for the items listed.

PBA Negotiation Session - 10:00 A.M.

The City of Fort Pierce will hold a negotiation session with the Coastal Florida PBA Police Officer, Sergeants', and Lieutenants' Unit. The agenda does not list specific discussion topics or items for decision.

• Negotiation session with Coastal Florida PBA Police Officer & Sergeants' and Lieutenants' Unit

FPRA Special Meeting - 5:05 PM

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency will hold a special meeting to decide on several real estate and redevelopment actions, including amending a development agreement for King’s Landing, purchasing a property on Avenue D, and approving grants for facade and sign improvements. The board will also review facade grant denials and discuss illumination options for gateway signs.

• Amendment to King’s Landing development agreement and release of city’s reverter
• Purchase of 1238 Avenue D for $150,000
• First Amendment to Delaware Avenue Intersection Improvement Project funding agreement
• Approval of $25,000 artist services agreement for Highwaymen Museum mural at 1234 Avenue D
• Approval of $42,750 lawn mowing and maintenance contract with Mow 4 Less

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency approved all substantive items on the agenda, including the $150,000 purchase of property at 1238 Avenue D, a $25,000 artist services agreement for a Highwaymen Museum mural, and a $42,750 lawn maintenance contract with Mow 4 Less. The board also approved three commercial facade/sign grants, denied three others, and directed staff to proceed with solar-powered illumination for seven gateway signs. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved FPRA Resolution 25-12 amending King's Landing Villas Plat development agreement and releasing reverter (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 purchase of 1238 Avenue D property (4-0)
• Approved First Amendment to funding agreement with St. Lucie County for Delaware Avenue intersection project (4-0)
• Approved $25,000 Highwaymen Museum artist services agreement with Street Art Revolution LLC (4-0)
• Approved $25,000 commercial facade grant for 706 S. US Hwy 1 (4-0)
• Approved $25,000 commercial facade grant for 2210 Orange Avenue (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 commercial sign grant for 2001 Orange Avenue (4-0)
• Denied facade grant for 1217 Delaware Avenue; approved 515 S. Indian River Drive; denied 300 S. 6th St and 616 Atlantic Ave (4-0 each)

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - 2:00 PM

The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items, decisions, or business. It consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and a link to external meeting packets.

City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a planned development for Symphony Lakes and a proposed impact fee moratorium. The body will also consider various service contracts and a six-month evaluation of City Manager Richard Chess.

• Symphony Lakes Planned Development final site plan for Pod 1 (approx. 88.5 acres)
• Impact fee moratorium within Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area (Ordinance 25-033)
• Voluntary annexation of one parcel near S 25th Street and Cortez Boulevard
• Rental of audio and light equipment for Sunrise Theatre not to exceed $230,000
• Fairway Drive drainage repairs change order for $97,602.00

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved several ordinances on second reading, including the Symphony Lakes Planned Development final site plan and zoning agreement, a voluntary annexation of an 8.25-acre parcel at South 25th Street and Cortez Boulevard, and a one-year impact fee moratorium within the Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area. The commission also approved consent agenda items, including a $97,602 change order for Fairway Drive drainage repairs and a reduced $115,000 blanket purchase order for Sunrise Theatre equipment rental. The six-month evaluation of City Manager Richard Chess was positive, with all commissioners expressing satisfaction with his performance.

• Approved Ordinance 25-031 for Symphony Lakes PD Pod 1 final site plan and zoning agreement (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-032 for voluntary annexation of 8.25 acres at South 25th Street and Cortez Blvd (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-033 for one-year impact fee moratorium in Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-029 deleting Coastal Construction Code sections (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-030 amending Building Code and Floodplain Management (4-0)
• Approved $97,602 change order for Fairway Drive drainage repairs (4-0)
• Approved $115,000 blanket purchase order for Sunrise Theatre equipment rental (4-0)
• Approved travel for commissioners to Florida League of Cities conference (4-0)

Retirement Board - 2:00 PM

The City of Fort Pierce Retirement and Benefit System Board will hold public hearings on three retirement benefit applications. The board will also address 2025 election results and appoint a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Retirement request from Janey Vanderhorst Wessigk (22 years, 11 months of service)
• Deferred retirement request from Margaret M. Arraiz (18 years, 11 months of service)
• Deferred retirement request from Angela Brathwaite (5 years, 6 months of service)
• Appointment of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of September 2025 refunds

Youth Council Advisory Committee - 4:00 PM

The Fort Pierce Youth Council will meet to discuss various city-led and youth-focused initiatives. The body will also review the FLC 2025 Youth Council Summit and the Comprehensive Plan, Evaluation, and Appraisal Review.

• Florida City Government Week Youth Essay Contest
• Youth Community Listening Campaign
• Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful
• FPRA Youth Banner Showcase
• City of Fort Pierce Youth Recognition Award Program

The Fort Pierce Youth Council met and approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. The committee discussed several upcoming initiatives, including an essay contest for Florida City Government Week, a youth community listening event titled 'Share your Love of the Community' planned for February 14, 2026, and the FLC Youth Council Summit in November. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Technical Review Committee - 10:00 AM

The Fort Pierce Technical Review Committee will meet to discuss several new business items. The agenda includes reviews for a master planned development, a final plat, and two variances.

• PZVAR2025-00005: Pool fence variance for Celebration Pointe HOA at 5325 Fantasy Drive
• PZVAR2025-00006: Billboard variance for Parcel ID: 2410-711-0060-000-6
• PZSUB2025-00007: Final Plat for Bliss Townhomes (Parcel ID: 2412-501-0002-000-3)
• PD2025-00005: Peterson Road MPD Master Planned Development at 5125 Peterson Road

Parks Advisory Committee - 10:00 AM

The Parks Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting and review a September 18 field trip. There is no new business requiring a decision, only discussion items and public comments.

• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2025 Parks Advisory Committee meeting
• Review of September 18 field trip

The Parks Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. They discussed findings from a September 18 field trip, including issues at Pinewood and Maravilla parks, and an update on the Pioneer Park Plaque Program, which needs updated guidelines and funding. No formal action was taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from August 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Infrastructure Surtax Committee - 3:00 pm

This committee’s regular meeting is purely procedural; no ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed. Members will review minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting and hear public comments, but no official decisions are scheduled.

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will hear public hearings on various code enforcement citations, including violations and nuisance cases, and identify cases in compliance or rescheduled.

• Public hearings for citations at Jaycee Park and 1705 Boston Avenue
• Public hearings for nuisance cases at 1505 Citrus Ave and 2608 S US Highway 1
• Public hearings for fine reductions at 101 Seaway Drive
• Public hearings for lien reduction requests at 2614 Avenue I
• Identification of cases in compliance or rescheduled at 815 Atlantic Ave and 1311 Orange Ave

FPRA Regular Meeting *CANCELED*

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) regular meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, at 5:05 p.m. in City Hall chambers has been canceled. The agenda contained only procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments, with no substantive decisions or discussions planned.

Board of Examiners of Contractors - 9:00 AM

The Fort Pierce Board of Examiners of Contractors meets to review new contractor license applications and address contractor complaints. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments before reviewing applications and hearings.

• Review of 5 new contractor license applications: Unity Electrical Services Inc (Electrical), BTR Home Repair LLC (Plumbing), Castillo's Electrical Service LLC (Electrical), Liberty Fencing Group Inc (Fencing), J. Guerne Landscaping Inc (Irrigation)
• Unlicensed contractor administrative hearing scheduled
• Contractor complaints to be addressed by the board

The Board of Examiners of Contractors approved three certificates of competency and tabled two applications pending further questions and in-person attendance. The board also approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 (3-0)
• Tabled Esnet Sainvil (Unity Electrical Services Inc) electrical contractor application (3-0)
• Tabled Robert Williams (BTR Home Repair, LLC DBA Flip Flop Plumbing) registered plumbing contractor application (3-0)
• Approved Yismel Castillo (Castillo's Electrical Service LLC) electrical contractor application (3-0)
• Approved Giovanni Calderin (Liberty Fencing Group Inc) fencing contractor application (3-0)
• Approved James Guerne (J. Guerne Landscaping Inc.) irrigation specialty application (3-0)

Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board CANCELLED

The regular meeting of the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board scheduled for October 14, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning Board - 2:00 PM

The Fort Pierce Planning Board will meet at 2:00 p.m. on October 13, 2025, at City Hall to consider five land-use petitions, including two annexations and three site-plan reviews, plus two regional planning presentations. No formal decisions are scheduled; the board will hear public comments and receive informational updates.

• Annexation request for Goose Development (Parcel ID: 2434-501-0004-000-5)
• Annexation request for Skylark Drive property (Parcel ID: 2427-702-0115-000-1)
• Final Site Plan review for Sunrise Lakes Planned Development (Parcel ID: 2433-123-0001-000-1)
• Updated Master Planned Development proposal for Pulte-Cornerstone PD at 2721 S. Jenkins Road
• Major Site Plan Amendment for Precast Specialties LLC at 3898 Selvitz Road

The Fort Pierce Planning Board forwarded a recommendation of approval for the Sunrise Lakes Final Planned Development, a 48-unit single-family residential project, to the City Commission with 13 conditions, including a school bus stop and sidewalk. The board also approved two annexations, a Kia dealership site plan, and a Precast concrete site plan amendment, while tabling the Pulte-Cornerstone Master Planned Development to November 10, 2025, due to unresolved conditions.

• Approved forwarding Sunrise Lakes Final PD (48 units) to City Commission with 13 conditions (5-2)
• Approved forwarding annexation of Parcel ID 2434-501-0005-000-4 (GC/C-3) to City Commission (7-0)
• Approved forwarding annexation of Parcel ID 2427-702-0115-000-1 (RM/R-4) to City Commission (7-0)
• Approved forwarding Bev Smith Kia site plan at 5560 S. US Highway 1 with 5 conditions (7-0)
• Approved forwarding Precast Concrete Major Site Plan Amendment at 3898 Selvitz Road with 9 conditions (7-0)
• Tabled Pulte-Cornerstone Master PD to November 10, 2025 (7-0)

City Commission Day Meeting 9:00 AM

The City Commission will consider expenditures for a special election and home rehabilitation. The body is also reviewing updated procedures for the condemnation and demolition of structures.

• $60,000 payment to St. Lucie County Supervisor of Election for special election costs
• Increase of $11,270 for De La Hoz Builders, Inc. for rehabilitation at 317 North 26th Street
• Resolution 25-R65 to amend Rules of Procedure for Condemnation and Demolition of Structures
• Appointment of Chase Whitaker to the City of Fort Pierce Parking Committee
• Informational presentation from Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council on Comprehensive Plan Evaluation

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved several items, including a $60,000 expenditure for a special election, a change order for housing rehabilitation, and updates to demolition procedures. A contract for employee medical services was pulled, and the city manager's evaluation was postponed. The meeting was largely routine with no public comments.

• Approved $60,000 for special election costs (3-0)
• Approved change order for B. Eutize rehab, corrected to $55,631 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R65 amending demolition rules (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R71 appointing Chase Whitaker to Parking Committee (3-0)
• Pulled item 9c (urgent care contract) at staff request
• Postponed city manager evaluation to Oct 20, 2025
• Approved minutes from Sept 9, 2025 (3-0)
• Excused Commissioner Broderick (3-0)

Police Community Advisory Committee - 4:30PM

The Fort Pierce Police Community Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes, elect a new chair and vice chair, and receive department updates. No official decisions are scheduled beyond these procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting
• Selection of chair and vice chair roles
• Department update presentation

Special Magistrate Hearing - Building - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will hold public hearings to address building citations, violation cases, and appeals. The body will also consider requests for fine and lien reductions for several properties.

• Violation cases for 2606 S 10th St, 3550 S US Hwy 1 Lot 124, and 1505 Avenue H
• Violation cases for 2510 Avenue M Unit C, 1815 N 17th St, and 404 DeCordre Court
• Violation cases for 724 Texas Court and 64 Manor Dr
• Fine reduction hearings for 210 N 23rd St, 1109 N 27th St Bldg 9 Unit 69, and 410 Acai Ln
• Lien reduction requests for multiple units including SP Pine Creek Village LP properties

Parking Committee Meeting 9:00 am

The Parking Committee will meet to discuss old business regarding downtown parking and specific lot updates. The body is also scheduled to elect a Chair and Vice Chair Person.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair Person
• Downtown Parking Code/Resolutions
• JC Penney Parking Lot Update
• Downtown Parking Garage Update
• Parking Expansion Avenue E/Indian River Drive

The Parking Committee of Fort Pierce, Florida, held a meeting on October 8, 2025, with five members present. The agenda included items such as election of chair and vice chair, downtown parking code, JC Penney parking lot update, downtown parking garage update, and parking expansion on Avenue E/Indian River Drive, but the minutes do not record any decisions, approvals, or votes on these items. The meeting was procedural in nature, with no substantive actions taken.

Communitywide Council

The Communitywide Council will meet to discuss upcoming report presentations and grant program schedules. The agenda includes the review of the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report and the Annual Action Plan.

• Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report presentation scheduled for 11.17.2025
• Annual Action Plan presentation scheduled for 11.17.2025
• Grants Division mandatory orientations scheduled for 12.4.2025 and 12.18.2025
• Grants Division program opening scheduled for 1.5.2026

PBA Negotiation Session - 10:00 A.M.

The City of Fort Pierce is holding a negotiation session with the Teamsters Local 769 General Employee Unit. The agenda does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

• Negotiation session with Teamsters Local 769 General Employee Unit

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - 4:00 PM

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and links to external documents. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the text.

City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including mandatory structural inspections for condominiums and cooperative buildings. The body will also review expenditures for emergency vehicle systems and holiday lighting.

• Ordinance 25-024: Mandatory Structural Inspections for Condominium and Cooperative Buildings
• Ordinance 25-028: Mayor and City Commission compensation and cost of living increases
• Purchase of Glance Emergency Vehicle Preemption System for $296,976.00
• Holiday lighting at Marina Square by Lighting by Design for $63,347.00
• Letter of Engagement with GrayRobinson, P.A. for consulting services for $60,000.00

The City Commission approved the final site plan and zoning agreement for Pod 1 of the Symphony Lakes planned development, allowing 286 single-family homes on about 88 acres near Selvitz and Devine Roads. The commission also passed ordinances on second reading for mandatory structural inspections of condominiums and cooperative buildings, and for establishing mayor and commission compensation with annual cost-of-living increases. A conditional use application for a three-story home at 1606 Surfside Drive was withdrawn by the applicant during the hearing.

• Approved Symphony Lakes Pod 1 final site plan with 8 staff conditions (2-1)
• Approved Ordinance 25-024 mandatory structural inspections for condos/co-ops (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-028 establishing mayor/commission compensation with COLA (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-029 deleting local coastal construction code (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-030 amending building code and floodplain management (3-0)
• Approved $60,000 GrayRobinson governmental consulting contract (3-0)
• Approved $296,976 Glance Emergency Vehicle Preemption System purchase (3-0)
• Approved $63,347 Marina Square holiday lighting installation (2-1)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the 2025 AHAC Incentive Strategies Report. The committee will also review a recommendation proposed by member Trevor Banks Jr.

• Public Hearing: 2025 AHAC Incentive Strategies Report
• Review of AHAC Recommendation proposed by member Trevor Banks Jr.

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Fort Pierce Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing to review 19 active code violation cases, including citations, disputes, and nuisance cases. The meeting is procedural with no new decisions expected beyond the magistrate's rulings on the listed cases.

• Public hearing on 11 active violation cases (e.g., NOOP-2025-184 at 118 Maple Ave, LTCL-2025-261 at 617 N 9th St)
• Public hearing on 8 nuisance cases (e.g., NUIS-2025-27 at 427 N 12th St)
• Case compliance review for 19 previously cited violations (e.g., CE-2025-351 at 1901 Orange Ave)

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit- 10:00 AM

The city is holding a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit for Bid No. 2025-038. This project involves CDBG residential rehabilitation of the property located at 2803 Avenue M.

• Bid No. 2025-038: CDBG Residential Rehabilitation of 2803 Avenue M

Planning Board of Adjustment - 2:00 PM CANCELED

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Evaluation Committee Meeting - 11:00AM

The Evaluation Committee will meet to review proposals submitted under RFP No. 2025-025 for the lease and operation of Little Jim Bait & Tackle. The meeting is held at City Hall in the William D. Dannahower Conference Room.

• RFP No. 2025-025: Lease and operation of Little Jim Bait & Tackle

CRA Advisory Committee - 3:30 PM

The CRA Advisory Committee will review several applications for commercial facades and one commercial sign. The committee will also review the September 2025 Programs and Activities Summary.

• Commercial Facade application: 1217 Delaware Avenue
• Commercial Sign Application: 2001 Orange Ave
• Commercial Facade application: 616 Atlantic Avenue
• Commercial Facade application: 300 S 6th St
• Commercial Facade applications: 706 S US Hwy 1, 515 S Indian River Dr, and 2210 Orange Ave

Arts and Culture Advisory Board - 9:00 AM

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The board will also discuss a request for a gravesite mosaic for Highwaymen Mary Ann Carroll and the restoration of a mosaic bench.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Request for Highwaymen Mary Ann Carroll Gravesite Mosaic
• Mosaic Bench Restoration
• Board Orientation

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board approved a request for a Highwaymen Mary Ann Carroll Gravesite Mosaic, elected Lisa Kessler as Chairperson and Doretha Hair Truesdell as Vice Chairperson, and moved meeting start time to 10 A.M. Minutes from prior meetings were not approved and will be reviewed next meeting. The board also discussed mosaic bench restoration and reviewed Sunshine laws and the Art in Public Places fund.

• Approved Highwaymen Mary Ann Carroll Gravesite Mosaic request (5-0)
• Elected Lisa Kessler as Chairperson and Doretha Hair Truesdell as Vice Chairperson
• Moved meeting start time to 10 A.M. (5-0)
• Deferred approval of minutes from May 27, May 30, and July 22 meetings

Historic Preservation Board - 2:00 PM

The Historic Preservation Board will hold public hearings to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for two specific projects. The board will also review minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00030: Addition of Support Structures at 239 S. Indian River Drive
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00032: Awnings Change of Color and Logo at 116 Avenue A, Unit A

Parks Advisory Committee Field Trip - 10:00 AM

The Parks Advisory Committee is meeting for a field trip at the Public Works Compound. The agenda consists of procedural items and a discussion of the field trip schedule.

• Field trip meeting at Public Works Compound, 52 Savannah Road

Youth Council Advisory Committee - 4:00 PM - CANCELED

The Fort Pierce Youth Council Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room (100 North U.S. #1) has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur.

Technical Review Committee - 10:00 AM

The Fort Pierce Technical Review Committee is meeting to discuss several land use applications. The agenda includes requests for temporary parking lots, a property annexation, and various site plan amendments.

• Temporary use requests for parking lots at Indian River Drive and 63 Action Court
• Annexation of Skylark Drive Duplex (Parcel ID: 2427-702-0115-000-1)
• Minor Site Plan Amendments for Lazy Days/General RV at 2398 Peters Road and Safe Harbor Marinas at 1926 Harbortown Drive
• Conditional Use request for Legacy Future Scholars Academy at 510 Orange Avenue
• Site Plan for Southern Tire Mart at Pilot at 2800 S. Rock Road

Police Officers Retirement Trust Fund - 9:30 AM

The agenda for this meeting is listed as a draft and contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

Police Community Advisory Committee - 4:30PM

The Fort Pierce Police Community Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes, elect new leadership, and receive department updates. No official decisions are scheduled under public comments.

• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025 meeting
• Selection of chair and vice chair roles

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Fort Pierce Special Magistrate will conduct a hearing to review 42 public cases involving code violations, citations, and nuisance issues. The meeting is procedural, with no new decisions scheduled; outcomes will be determined during the hearing.

• Public hearing on citation PK-2025-279 at 100 Melody Lane
• Public hearing on violation case CE-2025-237 at 1010 Seaway Dr
• Public hearing on nuisance case LTCL-2025-268 at 515 N 8th St
• Public hearing on fine reduction request CE-2025-2 at 2400 S Ocean Dr, Unit 3127
• Public hearing on lien reduction request 24-799 at 2009 S US Hwy 1

Retirement Board - 2:00 PM

The City of Fort Pierce Retirement and Benefit System Board will meet to conduct a public hearing on a retirement request. The board will also review a quarterly report and approve monthly refunds.

• Public hearing on retirement request from William Taylor (12 years, 4 months of service with Fort Pierce Utilities Authority)
• Quarterly Report from Callan, LLC
• Approval of August 2025 Refunds

PBA Negotiation Session - 10:00 A.M.

The City of Fort Pierce is holding a negotiation session with the Coastal Florida PBA Police Officer, Sergeants', and Lieutenants' Unit. The meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025.

• Negotiation session with Coastal Florida PBA Police Officer & Sergeants' and Lieutenants' Unit

Civil Service Appeals Board Admin Mtg - 3:00 P.M.

The Civil Service Appeals Board is holding an administrative meeting to organize its membership and operations. The board will swear in members, select leadership, and establish meeting schedules.

• Appointment of 1 regular and 2 alternate members
• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Adoption of CSAB Rules
• Sunshine Law Training

The Civil Service Appeals Board held an organizational meeting, swore in members, and unanimously appointed Frank Amandro as Chair and Thora Moore as Vice-Chair. James Lilly was found ineligible to serve because he lives outside city limits and left. The board deferred appointing one regular member and two alternates to the next meeting, received Sunshine Law training, and agreed to meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.

• Appointed Frank Amandro as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Thora Moore as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Deferred appointment of 1 regular member and 2 alternates to next meeting
• Agreed to hold future meetings on 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - 4:00 PM

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and links to external documents. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the text.

Evaluation Committee Meeting-10:00 AM

The Fort Pierce Evaluation Committee will meet to review RFP No. 2025-025 regarding the lease and operation of Little Jim Bait & Tackle. The meeting is procedural and does not include substantive decisions.

Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful - 11:00 AM

The Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to select a new chairperson and determine dates for the 2025-2026 Community Cleanup and Great American Cleanup. The board will also discuss recommendations regarding illegal dumping for the City Commission.

• Selection of New Chairperson
• Selection of 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Community Cleanup and Great American Cleanup Dates
• Illegal Dumping Recommendations for the City Commission
• Recap of Our City. Our Responsibility. Meet and Greet

The board approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting and established dates for upcoming cleanup events. The selection of a new chairperson was tabled due to a lack of volunteers.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Set final 2025 quarterly clean-up date for December 13, 2025
• Set 2026 Great American Clean Up date for March 14, 2026
• Tabled selection of new Chairperson

Teamsters Negotiation Session - 1:00 P.M.

The City of Fort Pierce will hold a negotiation session with Teamsters Local 769 to discuss terms for the General Employee Unit. The meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Human Resources Conference Room at City Hall.

• Negotiation session with Teamsters Local 769 for General Employee Unit
• Meeting location: City Hall, 100 North US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The Fort Pierce City Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 15, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda includes second readings of the fiscal year 2026 budget and millage rate, as well as votes on several contracts, zoning changes, and resolutions. Notable items include approval of a $25,000 artist services agreement for a museum mural, updates to police department operations, and decisions on land-use ordinances.

• Approval of $25,000 Highwaymen Museum Artist Services Agreement with Street Art Revolution LLC for mural at 1234 Avenue D
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-026 setting fiscal year 2026 millage rate at 6.9
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-027 adopting the fiscal year 2026 budget
• Rezoning request for 11.54-acre parcel at 3804 Sunrise Boulevard from R-1 to PD zoning for 50 single-family homes
• Approval of $50,000 additional funding for Elpex Tire refuse truck tire services

The City Commission approved the final millage rate of 6.9 and adopted the FY 2025-26 budget, both on second reading. The commission also approved several ordinances and resolutions, including mandatory structural inspections for condominiums, a King's Landing planned development amendment, and a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Two agenda items were pulled at staff or applicant request and not heard.

• Approved Ordinance 25-026 final millage rate of 6.9 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-027 final FY 2025-26 budget (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-024 mandatory structural inspections for condos/co-ops (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-025 King's Landing PD amendment and final site plan (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-028 establishing Mayor/Commission compensation (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R66 FPRA interlocal funding agreement for Indian River Drive (4-0)
• Appointed Canvassing Board for special election (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-R69 Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (4-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing - Building - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will hold public hearings to address building citations, appeals, and violation cases. The meeting includes reviews of specific property violations and requests for fine or lien reductions.

• Violation case BV2025-00030: 3550 S US Hwy 1 Lot 124
• Violation case BV2025-00037: 2510 Avenue M Unit C
• Violation case BV2025-00096: 404 DeCordre Court
• Case BV2024-00074: 410 Acai Ln
• Public hearings for Massey fine reductions and lien reduction requests

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will conduct a public hearing to review 35 code-enforcement cases, including citations, disputes, violations, and nuisance cases. The meeting is held at City Hall in Fort Pierce and includes administrative matters such as oath administration and identification of compliant or rescheduled cases.

• 35 code-enforcement cases under review (citations, violations, nuisance cases)
• Public hearings for case numbers CE-2025-217, CE-2025-218, CE-2025-231, CE-2025-263, CE-2025-320, CE-2025-324, LTCL-2025-202, LTCL-2025-180, LTCL-2025-185, LTCL-2025-187
• Violation locations include 823 E Weatherbee Rd, 4601 Pinetree Dr, 2102 Golfview CT, 202 Hialeah Ave, 2603 Jersey Ave, 3001 Dunbar St, 614 N 25th St, 1318 Boston Ave, and 1008 Avenue G
• Identification of compliant or rescheduled cases such as CE-2025-242, CE-2025-259, NOOP-2025-149, and LTCL-2025-190
• ADA accommodations available; contact Code Enforcement Office at least 5 days prior

Parking Committee Meeting 9:00 am

The Fort Pierce Parking Committee will convene a procedural meeting at 9:00 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at City Hall, 100 North U.S. #1. The agenda contains only routine items such as roll call, approval of previous minutes, public comments, and adjournment, with no decisions or discussions listed.

The Parking Committee of Fort Pierce, FL, held a meeting on September 10, 2025, with all seven members present. The minutes list agenda items including approval of prior minutes, public comments, old business (downtown parking code, JC Penney lot, parking garage updates), and committee comments, but no substantive decisions or votes are recorded. The meeting was adjourned without any official action noted.

FPRA Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve routine items and major contracts, including a $4.07M resurfacing project and a $3M interlocal funding agreement for Indian River Drive corridor improvements. The board will also review conceptual designs for downtown park and event center projects.

• Approval of Property License Agreement for Safety Camera Installation by Flock Safety
• Approval to award Bid No 2025-024 for Avenue D Resurfacing from 29th Street to US 1 to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for $4,072,873.50
• Approval of Grant Agreement for Commercial Facade Improvement at 1109 Delaware Ave - Monarch Lee Homes, LLC ($25,000)
• FPRA Resolution 25-15 entering $3,000,000 interlocal funding agreement for Indian River Drive Corridor Improvements Project
• Review and Accept Fiscal Year 2026 FPRA Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency approved a $4,072,873.50 contract with C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for the Avenue D Resurfacing project from 29th Street to US 1, along with a property license agreement for Flock Safety camera installation. The board also approved the FY2026 operating budget and capital improvement plan, an interlocal funding agreement for up to $3M for Indian River Drive Corridor Improvements, and a contract amendment to keep a fifth Tesla vehicle in the Freebee fleet through May 2027. A resolution regarding King's Landing (Villas Plat) was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved $4,072,873.50 Avenue D resurfacing contract to C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved property license agreement for Flock Safety camera installation (3-0)
• Approved FY2026 FPRA Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-14: interlocal funding agreement up to $3,000,000 for Indian River Drive Corridor Improvements (3-0)
• Approved contract amendment to keep fifth Tesla in Freebee fleet through May 2027 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-15: appointed Charlie Hayek to Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-16: second amendment to facade grant at 207 Orange Ave for time extension (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 7C-7F: facade improvement grants totaling $82,934.50 (3-0)

Board of Examiners of Contractors - 9:00 AM

The Board of Examiners of Contractors will meet to consider applications for certificates of competency. The board will also hold administrative hearings for unlicensed contractors and review contractor complaints.

• Certificate of Competency application: Esnet Sainvil (Unity Electrical Services Inc, Electrical Contractor)
• Certificate of Competency application: Jason Jack (Triple J AC LLC, Air Conditioning Contractor)
• Certificate of Competency application: Robert Williams (BTR Home Repair, LLC DBA Flip Flop Plumbing, Registered Plumbing Contractor)
• Unlicensed contractor administrative hearings
• Review of contractor complaints

The Board of Examiners of Contractors approved an Air Conditioning Contractor certificate for Jason Jack of Triple J AC LLC. Two other applications were tabled until the October meeting: Esnet Sainvil of Unity Electrical Services Inc. (Electrical Contractor) and Robert Williams of BTR Home Repair, LLC DBA Flip Flop Plumbing (Registered Plumbing Contractor), both pending additional credit report information. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Air Conditioning Contractor certificate for Jason Jack, Triple J AC LLC (3-0)
• Tabled Electrical Contractor application for Esnet Sainvil, Unity Electrical Services Inc. until October (3-0)
• Tabled Registered Plumbing Contractor application for Robert Williams, BTR Home Repair, LLC DBA Flip Flop Plumbing until October (3-0)

City Commission Day Meeting 9:00 AM

The City Commission will consider executing a construction contract for the Indian River Drive Corridor Improvements. The body will also discuss proposed purchasing code amendments and 2026 legislative priorities.

• Indian River Drive Corridor Improvements construction contract with Ferreira Construction Company, Inc. not to exceed $10,254,124.04
• Resolution 25-R51 regarding the Development of King's Landing (Villas Plat)
• Resolution 25-R67 to renew the Clean & Safe Community Initiative sunset date
• 2025 Strategic Plan Update
• Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Anti-Littering Campaign Update

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved a $10,254,124.04 construction contract with Ferreira Construction Company for the Indian River Drive Corridor Improvements project, with funds coming from FPRA and Grants Divisions. The commission also renewed the Clean & Safe Community Initiative (Resolution 25-R67) and continued a resolution regarding King's Landing to the September 15 meeting. Several items were discussed but not decided, including a purchasing code amendment and 2026 legislative priorities.

• Approved $10,254,124.04 Indian River Drive Corridor Improvements contract with Ferreira Construction (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R67 renewing Clean & Safe Community Initiative (3-0)
• Continued Resolution 25-R51 on King's Landing Villas Plat to September 15 meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2025 Day Meeting (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Excused Mayor Linda Hudson's absence (3-0)

Planning Board - 2:00 PM

The City Planning Board will consider an annexation request and a final planned development proposal. The board will also review a conditional use request for a single-family residence.

• Annexation request for Goose Development (Parcel ID: 2434-501-0004-000-5)
• Final Planned Development updated proposal for Sunrise Lakes (Parcel ID: 2433-123-0001-000-1)
• Conditional Use with New Construction for Martinez Single-Family Residence at 1606 Surfside Drive

The Fort Pierce Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend disapproval of the Sunrise Lakes Final Planned Development (PD) to the City Commission, citing concerns about density and the school bus stop location. The board also tabled an annexation request for a parcel near E. Market Avenue and S. US Highway 1 to allow staff and the applicant to explore alternative land use and zoning options. Additionally, the board recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a new single-family residence at 1606 Surfside Drive with three conditions.

• Recommended disapproval of Sunrise Lakes PD (50 homes on 11.54 acres) to City Commission (7-0)
• Tabled Goose Development annexation (PZANN2025-0004) to October 13, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for Martinez residence at 1606 Surfside Drive with 3 conditions (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 11, 2025 meeting (7-0)

City Commission Special Budget Hearing - 5:05 PM

The City Commission will hold a special hearing to discuss and adopt the 2025-26 General Fund Budget. The body will consider a proposed millage rate of 6.9, which exceeds the roll-back rate of 6.6109 mills by 4.37%.

• Proposed 2025-26 General Fund Budget
• Proposed millage rate of 6.9
• Ordinance 25-026: levying and collecting taxes for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025
• Ordinance 25-027: adopting the final budget for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025

The City Commission held a special budget hearing and adopted a millage rate of 6.9 mills, which exceeds the roll-back rate of 6.6109 mills by 4.37%. They also adopted the tentative and final General Fund budgets totaling $67,787,211 for fiscal year 2025-26. The budget includes a 5% cost-of-living increase for employees, a step increase plus 6% for sworn officers, two new positions (City Engineer and Deputy City Manager), and a 3% decrease in departmental operating budgets. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with Mayor Hudson absent and excused.

• Adopted millage rate of 6.9 mills (3-0)
• Adopted tentative 2025-26 General Fund budget of $67,787,211 (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-026 levying final millage rate of 6.9 mills (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-027 adopting final 2025-26 budget (3-0)
• Excused Mayor Hudson's absence (3-0)

PBA Negotiation Session

The Fort Pierce Police Benevolent Association (PBA) will meet with city staff to negotiate terms for police officers, sergeants, and lieutenants. This is a private session; no public votes or decisions are scheduled.

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - Energy Service Ctr

The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals. It consists of procedural links and boilerplate text.

City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The City Commission will vote on several high-cost infrastructure contracts and hold public hearings on land use and zoning. Key decisions include road resurfacing and the potential construction of a 106-unit apartment complex.

• Avenue D Resurfacing from 29th Street to US 1 contract for $4,072,873.50
• Surfside Neighborhood Roadway Improvement Phase II contract for $3,469,267.18
• Proposed 106 apartments on 6.87 acres at 3000 Okeechobee Rd.
• Sunrise Theatre Chiller Replacement contract for $242,320.00
• Emergency traffic mast arm replacement at SR A1A and Binney Drive for $79,539.00

The City Commission approved a consent agenda including a $242,320 Sunrise Theatre chiller contract, a $79,539 emergency traffic mast arm replacement, and a $96,176 water truck purchase. Two road contracts were pulled for discussion and then approved: a $3,469,267.18 Surfside Neighborhood Roadway Improvement Phase II contract with Pav-Co Contracting, Inc., and a $4,072,873.50 Avenue D Resurfacing bid awarded to C. W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. The commission also approved a voluntary annexation at 1903 S. 37th Street, a major site plan for 106 apartments at 3000 Okeechobee Rd., and a conditional use to expand a detox facility at 912 Avenue I from 14 to 16 clients. Ordinance 25-024 on mandatory structural inspections for condominiums was pulled at staff's request.

• Approved $4,072,873.50 Avenue D Resurfacing bid to C. W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $3,469,267.18 Surfside Neighborhood Roadway Improvement Phase II contract to Pav-Co Contracting, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $242,320 Sunrise Theatre Chiller Replacement contract with Airstron, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $79,539 emergency traffic mast arm replacement at SR A1A and Binney Drive (4-0)
• Approved $96,176 for a 2026 Ford F550 Water Truck (4-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 1903 S. 37th Street (Ordinance 25-023) (4-0)
• Approved King's Landing Planned Development amendment with 6 conditions (Ordinance 25-025) (4-0)
• Approved 106-unit apartment site plan at 3000 Okeechobee Rd. with 8 conditions (4-0)

Teamsters Negotiation Session

The Fort Pierce City Commission will meet with Teamsters Local 769 to negotiate terms for the General Employee Unit. The session is scheduled for August 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the William D. Dannahower Conference Room at City Hall.

Planning Board of Adjustment - 2:00 PM

The Fort Pierce Planning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting and conduct public hearings on three variance requests for the Hixson Quadruplex located at 1144 South Ocean Drive. The board will also consider public comments and adjourn the meeting.

• Three (3) Variances - Hixson Quadruplex - 1144 South Ocean Drive

The Board of Adjustment approved three variances for the Hixson Quadruplex at 1144 South Ocean Drive, allowing vertical expansion of a non-conforming four-unit structure. The approval permits exceeding the maximum density of 8 units per acre and rebuilding a non-conforming structure to more than 50% of replacement value, with a maximum of four units. The motion passed unanimously with all three present members voting aye.

• Approved three variances for Hixson Quadruplex at 1144 South Ocean Drive (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Excused absences of James Crist and Allyson Mendez

CRA Advisory Committee - 3:30 PM

The CRA Advisory Committee will evaluate several commercial facade applications and one sign application. The committee will also discuss the proposed FY 2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

• Proposed FY 2026 Budget and CIP
• Commercial Facade application: 1217 Delaware Avenue
• Commercial Facade application: 2210 Orange Ave
• Commercial Facade application: 515 S Indian River Dr
• Commercial Sign Application: 2001 Orange Ave

Initial Evaluation Committee Meeting - 10:00 AM

The Initial Evaluation Committee will meet to discuss RFP No. 2025-025. This request for proposals concerns the lease and operation of Little Jim Bait & Tackle.

• RFP No. 2025-025: Lease and Operation of Little Jim Bait & Tackle

Arts and Culture Advisory Board - 9:00 AM - CANCELED

The Fort Pierce Arts and Culture Advisory Board’s regular meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the William D. Dannahower Conference Room at City Hall (100 North U.S. #1) has been canceled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or decision.

Historic Preservation Board - 2:00 PM

The Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for a demolition request. The board will also review administrative approvals for certificates of appropriateness.

• Public hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00024 regarding demolition at 109 Avenue D
• Review of Administrative Certificate of Appropriateness Approvals

The Historic Preservation Board approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00024 for the demolition of the deteriorated 1901 two-story wood-frame building at 109 Avenue D. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). The approval covers only the demolition, not the proposed two new single-family residences with detached garages. The board also approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved demolition of 109 Avenue D (PZCOA2025-00024) (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Parks Advisory Committee - 10:00 AM

The Parks Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting at City Hall’s First Floor Conference Room. The agenda lists only procedural items: roll call, public comments (non-binding), approval of prior minutes, a field-trip recap, and an impact-fee update without proposed action.

The Parks Advisory Committee approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction to Ionis Jefferson's name. The committee discussed field trip recaps and impact fees, and decided to hold field trips every three months, visiting two parks each time. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes with name correction (unanimous)
• Decided to hold field trips every 3 months, visiting 2 parks each time

Youth Council Advisory Committee - 4:00 PM

The Fort Pierce Youth Council will conduct an orientation for members. The body is scheduled to select a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Second Vice Chairperson.

• Member orientation
• Selection of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Second Vice Chairperson

The Fort Pierce Youth Council held an orientation and elected officers for the term. Janessa Diaz was chosen as Chairperson, Reese Adams as Vice Chairperson, and Mayling Augustin as Second Vice Chairperson. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM.

• Elected Janessa Diaz as Chairperson
• Elected Reese Adams as Vice Chairperson
• Elected Mayling Augustin as Second Vice Chairperson

Technical Review Committee - 10:00 AM

The Fort Pierce Technical Review Committee will review several zoning and development items at its August 21, 2025 meeting. These include annexations, conditional use permits, site plan amendments, and zoning text changes for residential and commercial projects.

• Annexation request for Goose Development (Parcel ID: 2434-501-0004-000-5)
• Conditional Use Permit for Permenter Promise Transitional Housing at 2801 Avenue I
• Major Site Plan for Westline Housing Development (Parcel ID: 2408-122-0001-000-0)
• Final Planned Development for Privilege Townhomes at 3315 Sunrise Boulevard
• Zoning Text Amendment to create a new Hutchinson Island Resort Zone

Retirement Board - 2:00 PM

The Fort Pierce Retirement Board will hold its regular meeting to review and vote on retirement applications from four city employees, receive a report from the board attorney, and discuss rehiring retirees and an actuarial report on unfunded liabilities. The meeting is open to public comment and will include routine procedural items.

• Public hearings on retirement requests from Michael Currid (18 years, 3 months), Sonia Gomez (29 years, 10 months), Andrew Avers (12 years, 9 months, entering DROP), and Jennifer Robinson (30 years, 2 months)
• Discussion on rehiring retirees
• Discussion on actuarial report regarding unfunded liability
• Approval of July 2025 refunds
• Public comment period (4 minutes) at start of meeting

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will conduct public hearings regarding citations, citation disputes, and violation cases. The meeting also includes requests for lien reductions and the identification of cases that have reached compliance.

• Public hearings for violation cases at 1408 Zephyr Ave, 911 Atlantic Ave, 1107 Hemlock Cir, and 3107 Atlantic Avenue
• Public hearings for nuisance cases at 3101 Louisiana Avenue, 1130 Avenue F, 1835 Sandridge Rd, and 1839 Sandridge Rd
• Lien reduction request for case NAVI-2025-00006 at 2420 Sunrise Blvd
• Review of compliance or rescheduling for 42 identified cases

Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful - 11:00 AM

The Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to select a new chairperson. The board will also coordinate outreach for a public education campaign plan.

• Selection of New Chairperson
• Public Education Campaign Plan coordination of outreach

The board approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. Members reached a consensus to table the selection of a new chairperson until September 16, 2025. Staff and board members discussed strategies to combat illegal dumping and business responsibility along U.S. Highway 1.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Tabled selection of new chairperson until September 16, 2025

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - 4:00 PM

The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items, decisions, or business actions. It consists of procedural boilerplate and a link to the authority's website.

City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The City Commission will hold public hearings on a large residential development and new mandatory structural inspections for condominiums. The body is also deciding on several funding agreements, professional service contracts, and city personnel changes.

• Proposed 439 dwelling units (309 townhomes, 130 single-family homes) north of Orange Ave and West of 41st Street
• Ordinance 25-024 creating mandatory structural inspections for condominium and cooperative buildings
• Interlocal Funding Agreement with St. Lucie County for homeless initiatives in the amount of $125,000
• Federal TAP funding of $666,354.00 for the Nebraska Avenue Sidewalk project
• Change order for Indian River Drive Downtown Waterfront Corridor Improvements not to exceed $69,320.00

The City Commission approved the Millcreek Planned Development final site plan for 439 dwelling units (309 townhomes and 130 single-family homes) on 62.51 acres, with a unanimous vote. They also approved a conditional use for Aspatria College, a voluntary annexation, and several ordinances and resolutions, including a solid waste fee increase (3-1) and an FDOT sidewalk grant agreement (3-1).

• Approved Millcreek PD Pod 2 final site plan for 439 units (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for Aspatria College at 1404 S. 28th St. (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-022 allowing Police Chief to opt out of retirement fund (4-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 1903 S. 37th St. (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-024 for mandatory structural inspections of condos (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R62 updating solid waste fees (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-R64 for FDOT sidewalk grant agreement (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda items including $125K homeless initiative agreement (4-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing - Building - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will conduct public hearings regarding building citations, violation cases, and requests for fine and lien reductions. The meeting includes reviews of specific property compliance and appeals.

• Violation cases for 1518 N 25th St and 930 Skylark Dr
• Fine reduction hearings for 2650 S Kings Hwy, 1713 Bayshore Dr, 719 S 24th St, and 1401 Avenue M
• Lien reduction request for 1215 Boston Ave
• Other cases for 2504 Ave G, 4060 Selvitz Road, and 1238 Avenue D
• Compliance identification for 1701 S 23rd St

Police Community Advisory Committee - 4:30PM

The Fort Pierce Police Community Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes, elect new Chair and Vice Chair, and receive department updates. No official decisions are scheduled under public comments.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair roles
• Department update from Fort Pierce Police

The Police Community Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its July 10, 2025 meeting. No volunteers came forward for the Chair and Vice Chair roles, so that item was tabled for a future meeting. The committee also heard updates on community events, police staffing, and union negotiations, but took no other formal action.

• Approved minutes from July 10, 2025 meeting (3-0, with one absence)
• Tabled selection of Chair and Vice Chair due to no volunteers

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will conduct public hearings regarding citations, citation disputes, violation cases, and nuisance cases. The meeting also includes reviews of fine and lien reduction requests and the identification of cases now in compliance.

• Nuisance case hearing for 1812 S 27th St (Case NOOP-2025-185)
• Violation case hearing for 4006 Okeechobee Rd (Case LTCL-2025-195)
• Violation case hearings for 1602 and 1604 Pine Hollow Dr
• Violation case hearings for 1217 and 1219 Dayman Ave
• Review of fine reductions (Massey Hearings) and lien reduction requests

Parking Committee Meeting 9:00 AM

The Parking Committee will meet to review old business regarding parking infrastructure and regulations. The session includes updates on specific parking lots and expansion projects.

• Downtown Parking Code
• Depot Drive
• Indian River Drive and Avenue E Parking Expansion
• JC Penney Parking Lot Update
• Downtown Parking Garage Update

Communitywide Council

The Communitywide Council will review the draft 2025-2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan and its associated budget. Members will discuss community engagement programs and prioritize infrastructure projects for the 2025-2026 program year.

• Nomination and vote for a new co-chair
• Review of 2025-2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan draft
• Review of 2025-2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan budget
• Discussion of Draft Community Engagement and Outreach Programs for 2025-2026
• Prioritization of proposed activities and infrastructure projects for 2025-2026

FPRA Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The FPRA Board will consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The board is also reviewing several commercial facade grant applications and mural program agreements.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 FPRA Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Mural Artist Service Agreement with Jesse Jentzen for 130 N. 2nd Street for $40,000.00
• Mural Artist Service Agreement with Hannah Lorra Arts for 601 Atlantic Avenue for $10,000.00
• Commercial Facade Grant applications for 1109 Delaware Ave ($25,000) and 510 Orange Ave ($25,000)
• Commercial Facade Grant applications for 108 S 2nd Street ($7,934.50) and 100 S 2nd Street ($20,788.75)

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency approved its proposed FY 2026 operating budget of $14,654,125, a $1,056,580 increase from the prior year, and approved four commercial facade grant applications totaling $78,934.50. The board also approved a 12-month extension for a facade improvement project at 215 N 2nd Street and a $25,000 grant for 722 Orange Ave, contingent on compliance with conceptual renderings. Two agenda items were pulled at staff request, and one facade grant application for 100 S 2nd Street was denied.

• Approved FY2026 FPRA budget of $14,654,125 (3-0)
• Approved $25,000 facade grant for 1109 Delaware Ave (3-0)
• Approved $25,000 facade grant for 510 Orange Ave (3-0)
• Approved $7,934.50 facade grant for 108 S 2nd Street (3-0)
• Denied $20,788.75 facade grant for 100 S 2nd Street (3-0)
• Approved $25,000 facade grant for 722 Orange Ave, contingent on renderings (3-0)
• Approved 12-month extension for facade project at 215 N 2nd Street (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda with mural agreements totaling $50,000 (3-0)

Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board - 12:30 PM

The Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to review administrative and foundation reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and staff updates.

• Approval of April 8th, 2025 minutes
• Director's Report presented by Sunrise Theatre Staff
• Foundation news presented by Christopher "Chris" Cichorek
• Volunteer News presented by Anthony "Tony" Lella

The Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The interim director reported $600,000 net from ticket fees and $120,000 from bar sales, and noted the commission entered negotiations with Venuworks. The foundation reported a successful summer camp with 66 scholarships and a $1,000 donation to Stagefright Academy. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy items.

• Approved last advisory board meeting minutes
• Commission entered negotiation phase with Venuworks (reported)
• Foundation donated $1,000 to Stagefright Academy (reported)

Board of Examiners of Contractors - 9:00 AM

The Board of Examiners of Contractors will consider several applications for certificates of competency. The meeting also includes time for unlicensed contractor administrative hearings and contractor complaints.

• Certificate of competency application: Esnet Sainvil (Unity Electrical Services Inc) for Electrical Contractor
• Certificate of competency application: Jason Jack (Triple J AC LLC) for Air Conditioning Contractor
• Certificate of competency application: Robert Bogacz (Bogacz Ventures DBA Elite Fencing) for Fencing
• Certificate of competency application: Cody Lafferty (Lafferty Aluminum & Screening LLC) for Specialty Structural Aluminum/Screen Enclosure Contractor

The Board of Examiners of Contractors approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes and tabled two applications for certificates of competency (Esnet Sainvil of Unity Electrical Services Inc. and Jason Jack of Triple J AC LLC) until the September 9 meeting, asking the applicants to attend to answer questions about credit scores. The board also approved applications from Robert Bogacz (Bogacz Ventures DBA Elite Fencing) and Cody Lafferty (Lafferty Aluminum & Screening LLC) for fencing and specialty structural aluminum/screen enclosure contractor classifications, respectively. Staff reported that a July ordinance changed board composition to five members, but vacancies remain unfilled due to a state residency requirement, and noted minimal impact on local contractors.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled Esnet Sainvil's electrical contractor application until September 9 (3-0)
• Tabled Jason Jack's air conditioning contractor application until September 9 (3-0)
• Approved Robert Bogacz's fencing contractor application (3-0)
• Approved Cody Lafferty's specialty structural aluminum/screen enclosure application (3-0)

Planning Board - 4:00 PM

The City Planning Board will consider several land use requests, including an annexation and a zoning map amendment. The board will also review a conditional use request and a major site plan for a residential development.

• Annexation request by MRM Ventures for Parcel ID: 2421-233-0001-000-2
• Zoning Atlas Map Amendment for Cornerstone Master Planned Development at 2721 S. Jenkins Road
• Conditional Use request for Live Oak Detox Center at 912 Avenue I
• Major Site Plan and Innovative Community Development for Sunrise Village Apartments at 3000 Okeechobee Road

The Fort Pierce Planning Board forwarded recommendations of approval to the City Commission for four items: the annexation of an 8.25-acre parcel, the Cornerstone Master Planned Development (250 single-family homes), a conditional use for Live Oak Detox Center, and the Sunrise Village Apartments site plan. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The board also approved the July 14, 2025 minutes.

• Approved minutes from July 14, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Recommended approval of MRM Ventures annexation (8.25 acres, RL/R-2) to City Commission (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Cornerstone Master Planned Development (250 units, C-3 to PD) with 15 conditions (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Live Oak Detox Center conditional use (14 to 16 clients) with parking waiver condition (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Sunrise Village Apartments site plan (3 multifamily buildings) with 7 conditions (6-0)

City Commission Day Meeting 9:00 AM

The City Commission will consider several financial approvals, including the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority budget and a multi-year street light maintenance contract. The meeting also includes reports on the 2025 Legislative Session and the Kings Highway Corridor.

• FDOT Lighting, Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement for $412,538.24 annually over 7 years
• PRP Construction Group, LLC Change Order No. 1 for $169,546.00 for Frances Avenue drainage
• Resolution 25-R58 approving Fort Pierce Utilities Authority FY2026 Annual and FY2025 Amended Budgets
• Main Street Fort Pierce Inc. Third Quarter Disbursement of $12,500
• Police Department's response to the Center for Public Safety Management's final report

The City Commission approved the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority FY2026 annual budget and FY2025 amended budget via Resolution 25-R58, totaling $246M with $103M in capital spending. The commission also approved consent agenda items including a $169,546 change order for the Frances Avenue project, a 7-year FDOT street lighting agreement, a $12,500 Main Street disbursement, and a letter of support for FPUA's website modernization. Two agenda items (8B and 10A) were pulled at staff request, and no public comments were made.

• Approved Resolution 25-R58 approving FPUA FY2026 budget ($246M total) and FY2025 amended budget (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 9B-9D: FDOT lighting agreement ($412,538.24/yr for 7 years), Main Street Q3 disbursement ($12,500), FPUA website modernization letter of support (4-0)
• Approved item 9A: PRP Construction Group Change Order No. 1 for $169,546 for Frances Avenue drainage adjustments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R59 appointing Colleen Ryan to the Communitywide Council (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R60 reappointing Pearl Davis to the FPUA Board (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2025 Day Meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended, pulling items 8B and 10A (4-0)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - 5:30 PM

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will discuss incentive strategies A through F from the Florida Housing Coalition. The body will also review requests regarding expedited permits and municipal outreach.

• Discussion of incentive strategies: expedited permits, fee waivers, density flexibility, infrastructure capacity, accessory units, and parking/setback reductions
• Request to Director of Planning regarding Expedited Permits - Incentive Strategy
• Grants Division outreach to comparable municipalities
• Approval of June 5, 2025 draft minutes
• Proposed special meeting for September 4, 2025 to discuss incentive strategies G-K

PBA Union Negotiations - 2:00 PM

The City of Fort Pierce is holding a negotiation session with the Coastal Florida PBA Police Officer, Sergeants', and Lieutenants' Unit. The agenda does not list specific discussion topics or items for decision.

• Negotiation session with Coastal Florida PBA Police Officer, Sergeants', and Lieutenants' Unit

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will conduct public hearings regarding citations, citation disputes, violation cases, and nuisance cases. The meeting also includes reviews of fine and lien reduction requests and the identification of cases that have reached compliance.

• Public hearing for citation case PK-2025-261 at Jaycee Park
• Nuisance case hearings for properties including 407 S 25th St, 1211 S 25th St, and 1213 S 25th St
• Nuisance case hearings for properties on Avenue F, including 1121 and 1202 Avenue F
• Review of Massey hearings for fine reductions
• Review of lien reduction requests

Evaluation Committee Meeting- 3:00 PM

The Evaluation Committee is meeting to review RFQ No. 2025-022. The discussion focuses on professional engineering and surveying services.

• Review of RFQ No. 2025-022 for Professional Engineering and Surveying Services

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - 4:00 PM

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and links to external documents. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the text.

Teamsters Union Negotiations - 2:00 PM

The City of Fort Pierce is holding a negotiation session with the Teamsters Local 769 General Employee Unit. No specific discussion items or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Negotiation session with Teamsters Local 769 General Employee Unit

City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The Fort Pierce City Commission will hold public hearings on a 439-unit Millcreek planned development and a police pension ordinance change. The meeting also includes routine approvals like security camera purchases and a city clerk salary increase.

• Approval of 20 security cameras for $85,444 at IRSC Blackburn Educational Building
• Vote on Ordinance 25-021 for 439-home Millcreek Planned Development (309 townhomes, 130 single-family homes)
• Vote on Ordinance 25-022 to amend police pension fund rules (opt-out for Police Chief, 6-year DROP period)
• Approval of $160,000 annual salary for City Clerk Linda Cox effective October 1, 2025
• Quasi-judicial hearing for APD provider group home at 2021 Sunrise Boulevard

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved a conditional use permit for a group home at 2021 Sunrise Boulevard with conditions including a certificate of use. It postponed Ordinance 25-021 (Millcreek PD Pod 2) to August 18 to revise the development timeline and remove the word 'immediately' from a condition. The commission also tabled a proposed salary increase for the City Clerk to $160,000 until the next meeting. Additionally, it approved the first reading of Ordinance 25-022 allowing the Police Chief to opt out of the retirement fund and extending DROP to six years.

• Approved conditional use for group home at 2021 Sunrise Blvd with conditions (3-1)
• Postponed Ordinance 25-021 (Millcreek PD Pod 2) to Aug 18 for timeline and language revisions (4-0)
• Tabled City Clerk salary increase to $160,000 until Aug 18 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-022 (Police Chief retirement opt-out, DROP extension) (4-0)
• Approved $85,444 for 20 security cameras from Tactical Video (consent agenda) (4-0)
• Approved $12,500 disbursement to Lincoln Park Main Street (consent agenda) (4-0)
• Appointed Debbie Edmond to Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Board (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R57 setting special election for District 2, Seat 2 (4-0)

CRA Advisory Committee - 3:30 PM

The committee will evaluate five commercial facade applications for properties on Delaware Avenue, Orange Avenue, and S 2nd St. The meeting also includes a discussion on the proposed FY 2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

• Review of commercial facade application for 1109 Delaware Ave
• Review of commercial facade application for 510 Orange Avenue
• Review of commercial facade application for 710 Orange Avenue
• Review of commercial facade application for 100 S 2nd St
• Review of commercial facade application for 108 S 2nd St

The Fort Pierce CRA Advisory Committee approved five commercial facade grant applications, including one with a condition for a detailed landscaping plan, and tabled the proposed FY 2026 Budget and CIP discussion until the next regular meeting. All votes were unanimous except for the 100 S 2nd St application, which passed 5-1 with Brandon Nobile voting nay.

• Approved 1109 Delaware Ave facade grant with landscaping plan condition (6-0)
• Approved 510 Orange Ave facade grant (6-0)
• Approved 710 Orange Ave facade grant (6-0)
• Approved 100 S 2nd St facade grant (5-1)
• Approved 108 S 2nd St facade grant (6-0)
• Tabled FY 2026 Budget and CIP discussion (6-0)

Historic Preservation Board - 2:00 PM

The Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a mixed-use development. The board will also review minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00022 regarding Kings Landing Mixed-Use Development at or near 322 North 2nd Street

The Fort Pierce Historic Preservation Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a major amendment to the Kings Landing Mixed-Use Development site plan at or near 322 North 2nd Street. The approval includes four conditions, such as excluding the Kings Villas element, adhering to a phased development timetable, completing roadway improvements, and requiring a plat before building permits. The board also approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes and excused two absent members.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00022 for Kings Landing Mixed-Use Development with four conditions (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 23, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Excused absences of Minnie Spivey and KeAndrea Davis

City Commission Special Meeting - 5:05 PM

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the status of Commissioner District 2, Seat 2. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.

• Discussion regarding Commissioner District 2, Seat 2 status

The City Commission met to address the vacancy created by Commissioner James Taylor's resignation. They outlined a special election process, with a formal resolution to be voted on August 4. The election timeline includes a November 4 primary and a possible January 20, 2026 runoff. The estimated cost is $60,000, with funding to be coordinated with the Finance Department.

• Commission unanimously agreed to follow prior special election procedures for District 2 vacancy
• Special election resolution to be presented at August 4 regular meeting
• Special primary election set for November 4, 2025; runoff January 20, 2026 if needed
• Petition deadline August 12; qualifying period August 18-22
• Estimated election cost $60,000; funding plan to be coordinated with Finance Department
• Commission discussed maintaining 9 polling locations and early voting from October 25-November 1

Police Officers Retirement Trust Fund - 9:30 AM

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

Police Community Advisory Committee - CANCELLED

The Police Community Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for 2025-07-24 has been cancelled.

Planning Board of Adjustment - 2:00 PM CANCELED

The Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Arts and Culture Advisory Board - 9:00 AM

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board will meet to review requests and reports regarding local art projects. The board is discussing the Art and Culture Master Plan and the relocation of a sculpture at City Hall.

• Request for Highwaymen Al Black Gravesite Mosaic
• Zora Festival Report
• Relocation of City Hall Sculpture
• Art and Culture Master Plan
• Highwaymen Museum Mural and Mosaic Benches

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board approved a $5,000 mosaic for Al Black's gravesite, funded from the Art in Public Places fund, and approved moving the Bird and Snake sculpture from City Hall to Indian Hills Trail with a public call for a replacement. The board also discussed the Zora Festival report, a 10-year art master plan, and other updates.

• Approved $5,000 gravesite mosaic for Al Black (5-0)
• Approved moving Bird and Snake sculpture to Indian Hills Trail (5-0)
• Approved public call for new sculpture to replace Bird and Snake (5-0)

Special City Commission Budget Workshop - 1:00 PM

The City Commission is holding a special budget workshop. The body will discuss proposed adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

• FY 2026 Proposed Budget Adjustments

The City Commission held a budget workshop to address FY 2026 salary increases for police, Teamsters, and non-bargaining employees. Seven budget options were presented, and the Commission reached a consensus on a 'step plus six' salary increase, leaving a remaining shortfall of about $170,000. The Commission also agreed to a 5% cost-of-living increase for themselves and directed staff to draft a code amendment. No final votes were taken; the matter will be revisited at a second budget workshop on August 11.

• Reached consensus on 'step plus six' salary increase for employees
• Agreed to include 5% COLA for commissioners, effective Oct 1, 2025
• Directed staff to draft code amendment for commissioner COLA
• Planned to revisit budget at second workshop on August 11
• Opposed raising millage rate (no formal vote)
• Discussed reducing new hires to lower fund balance use
• Discussed raising City Clerk salary from $129K to ~$160K (consensus forming, not final)

City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The City Commission will review a major roadway reconstruction contract and two residential development rezonings. The body is also considering several infrastructure payments and a concessionaire for the Sunrise Theatre.

• Award of RFP 2025-019 for Indian River Drive Roadway Reconstruction to Ferreira Construction Company, Inc. not to exceed $10,254,124.04
• Rezone application for 3804 Sunrise Boulevard to allow 50 single-family residences
• Amendment to Millcreek Planned Development zoning for 439 dwelling units north of Orange Ave and west of 41st Street
• 2025 Annual Resurfacing Program in the amount of $551,519.64
• AT&T Change Order for Avenue B Utility Installation in the amount of $74,391.65

The City Commission approved the $10.25 million Indian River Drive roadway reconstruction contract with Ferreira Construction, and selected VenuWorks to operate the Sunrise Theatre. A proposed 50-home rezoning at 3804 Sunrise Blvd was continued to September after an initial approval motion failed. The Millcreek PD Pod 2 site plan for 439 homes was approved with conditions.

• Approved $10,254,124.04 Indian River Drive reconstruction contract to Ferreira Construction (5-0)
• Approved VenuWorks as Sunrise Theatre operator, authorizing contract negotiations (5-0)
• Approved $551,519.64 annual road resurfacing program (5-0)
• Approved $74,391.65 AT&T change order for Avenue B utility work (5-0)
• Approved $18,000 for two Penlink PLX software licenses (5-0)
• Approved Hurricane Milton subaward agreement with FL Division of Emergency Management (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance 25-020 (Sunrise Lakes rezoning, 50 homes) to Sept 15 after motion to approve failed
• Approved Millcreek PD Pod 2 final site plan for 439 units with conditions (5-0)

Technical Review Committee - 10:00 AM

The Technical Review Committee will evaluate several requests regarding temporary use, annexation, and site plan amendments. The meeting includes reviews for residential and commercial properties across the city.

• Temporary Use (Storage Container) at 1945 Harbortown Drive
• Annexation for MRM Ventures (Parcel ID: 2421-233-0001-000-2)
• Variance for Hixson Quadruplex at 1144 South Ocean Drive
• Minor Site Plan Amendment for Shell Gas Station at 6900 Okeechobee Road
• Conditional Use for Live Oak Detox Center at 912 Avenue I

Parks Advisory Committee - 10:00 AM - CANCELLED

The regular meeting of the Parks Advisory Committee scheduled for July 17, 2025, was cancelled.

Infrastructure Surtax Committee - 3:00 pm

The Infrastructure Surtax Committee will meet to provide updates on finances and current projects. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the 2026 Surtax Re-Vote and select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

• Selection of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• 2026 Surtax Re-Vote Update
• Financial Update
• Projects Update

Union Negotiations - 10:00 AM

The City of Fort Pierce is holding a negotiation session with the Teamsters Local 769 General Employee Unit. The agenda does not list specific discussion items or decisions to be made.

• Negotiation session with Teamsters Local 769 General Employee Unit

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will conduct hearings regarding city code violations, citations, and appeals. The meeting includes reviewing cases in compliance and considering requests for fine and lien reductions.

• Violation case hearings for 1217 Texas Ct, 608 Cedar Pl, 1005 Texas Ct, and 2050 S US Highway 1
• Fine reduction hearings for 108 Roselyn Ave, 1117 Orange Ave, and 2009 S US Hwy 1
• Review of compliance or rescheduled cases for locations including N 2nd St, 2402 Oleander Blvd, and 1408 G Ter
• Hearing for case LTCL-2025-115 at 120 N 12th ST

Retirement Board - 2:00 PM

The City of Fort Pierce Retirement and Benefit System Board will hold public hearings on three retirement applications. The board will also consider the approval of refunds from May and June 2025.

• Retirement request from Kenny Norris (Fort Pierce Police Department)
• Retirement request from Delvine Hart (entering DROP)
• Retirement request from Stoney McPeek (Fort Pierce Utilities Authority entering DROP)
• Approval of refunds from May and June 2025

Parks Advisory Committee Field Trip - 10:00 AM

The Parks Advisory Committee is meeting for a field trip at the Public Works Compound. The agenda consists of procedural items and a discussion of the field trip schedule.

• Field trip meeting at Public Works Compound (52 Savannah Road)

Initial Evaluation Commitee Meeting - 10:00 AM

The Initial Evaluation Committee is meeting to review responses for RFQ No. 2025-022. This process is used to select professional engineering and surveying services for the city.

• Evaluation of RFQ No. 2025-022 for Professional Engineering and Surveying Services

Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful - 11:00 AM

The Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to discuss a public education campaign and a quarterly cleanup event. The board will also review minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting.

• Public Education Campaign Plan and potential partners
• Great American Cleanup Quarterly Event scheduled for September 20, 2025

The board approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. Members discussed an anti-littering public education campaign and scheduled a quarterly cleanup event for September 20, 2025.

• Approved June 17th, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Union Negotiations - 10:00 AM

The City of Fort Pierce will hold a negotiation session with the Coastal Florida PBA Police Officer and Sergeants' & Lieutenants' Unit. The meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2025, at City Hall.

• Negotiation session with Coastal Florida PBA Police Officer and Sergeants' & Lieutenants' Unit

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - 4:00 PM

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and links to external documents. No specific decisions or discussion topics are listed in the text.

Planning Board - 4:00 PM

The City Planning Board will consider several land-use requests, including two annexations and two conditional use permits. The board will also review a major site plan amendment for a project near North 2nd Street.

• Annexation of 1903 S. 37th Street
• Major Site Plan Amendment for Kings Landing near 322 North 2nd Street
• Conditional Use for House of Peace Group Living Facility at 2021 Sunrise Boulevard
• Conditional Use for Aspatria Institute College at 1404 South 28th Street
• Annexation Agreement discussion for Ashley Capital north of Pruitt Research Road

The Fort Pierce Planning Board recommended approval of the Kings Landing major site plan amendment, which includes a larger hotel, more parking, and removal of townhomes, with conditions to be met before City Commission review. The board also recommended approval of an annexation at 1903 S. 37th Street, a conditional use for a group home, and a conditional use for a college. A proposed annexation agreement with Ashley Capital was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Approved minutes from June 9, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation at 1903 S. 37th Street (5-0)
• Approved Kings Landing Major Site Plan Amendment with conditions (4-1)
• Recommended approval of House of Peace Group Living Facility conditional use with conditions (4-1)
• Recommended approval of Aspatria Institute College conditional use with conditions (5-0)

City Commission Day Meeting & Budget Workshop 9:00 AM

The City Commission will hold a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget and five-year financial and capital projections. The body is also considering a grant agreement for wastewater resilience and adaptation.

• Resolution 25-R52: $28,061,358.00 grant for Wastewater Resilience and Adaptation - Phase II
• Construction contract with R.K. Contractors, Inc. for Little Jim Camp Sanitary Improvements: $390,648.22
• Proposed FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget presentation
• Selection of eight Highwaymen paintings for four mosaic benches at the Highwaymen Museum
• Travel approvals for Mayor and Commissioners to attend Florida League of Cities Annual Conference

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved a $28,061,358 grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Wastewater Resilience and Adaptation Phase II project, and assigned it to the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. They also approved a $390,648.22 construction contract with R.K. Contractors for Little Jim Camp sanitary improvements. The meeting included a budget workshop for FY 2025-2026, with a proposed $67.5 million general fund budget, but no final budget decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 25-R52 accepting $28,061,358 FDEP grant for Wastewater Resilience Phase II (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R53 assigning the grant to Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (4-0)
• Approved $390,648.22 construction contract with R.K. Contractors for Little Jim Camp sanitary improvements (3-0, Taylor abstained)
• Approved consent agenda items 11A-11F, including Highwaymen mosaic benches and travel for Florida League of Cities conference (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 09, 2025 Day Meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as set (4-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing - Building - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will conduct public hearings regarding building citations, violation cases, and appeals. The body will also consider requests for fine and lien reductions.

• Violation case BV2025-00010: 1202 Ave G
• Violation case BV2025-00029: 1238 Avenue D
• Violation case BV2025-00031: 1904 San Marcos Ave
• Violation case BV2025-00039: 4651 S US Hwy 1
• Fine reduction request 24-1365: 100 Corner Dr Bldg E

Police Community Advisory Committee - 4:30 PM

The committee will meet to discuss new business, including a department update and upcoming events. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Department Update
• Upcoming Events

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will conduct hearings to address various city code violations and citations. The meeting includes the identification of cases now in compliance and public hearings for new violation cases and citations.

• Public hearings for citations at 1006 Hickory St, Jaycee Park, and Jetty Park
• Public hearings for violation cases at 807 Texas Ct, 2106 Golfview Ct, 721 Hernando St, 505 N 6th St, and 206 Hialeah Ave
• Review of cases in compliance at 25 different locations, including 520 S 5th St and 802 N 14th St
• Hearings for other cases at 3209 Hibiscus Ave and 3102 Hibiscus Ave
• Hearings for fine reductions (Massey hearings) and lien reduction requests

Parking Committee Meeting 9:00 AM

The Parking Committee will meet to review old business regarding downtown parking. The agenda includes updates on the downtown parking garage and the JC Penney parking lot.

• Downtown Parking Code
• JC Penney Parking Lot Update
• Downtown Parking Garage Update

FPRA Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is reviewing several change orders for the Florida Highwaymen Museum renovation and mural projects. The board will also discuss the purchase of 1238 Avenue D and a facade improvement grant for Botanical Sanctuary, LLC.

• Interlocal Agreement with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council for Lincoln Park Master Plan: $152,500.00
• Grant Agreement for Commercial Facade Improvements for Botanical Sanctuary, LLC at 722 Orange Ave: $25,000.00
• Highwaymen Museum renovation change orders: $8,385.68 (floor leveling), $26,775 (dumpster enclosure), and $41,229.43 (parking lot elevation)
• Authorization to negotiate the purchase of 1238 Avenue D
• Selection of artists for FY25 Mural Program: Jesse Jentzen (130 N. 2nd Street) and Hannah Lorra (610 Atlantic Avenue)

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency approved several consent agenda items, including change orders for the Highwaymen Museum renovation, an interlocal agreement for the Lincoln Park Master Plan, and mural program recommendations. A $25,000 commercial facade grant for Botanical Sanctuary LLC was continued to the next meeting after board concerns. The board also authorized negotiations to purchase 1238 Avenue D.

• Approved change orders for Highwaymen Museum renovation: $8,385.68 (floor leveling), $26,775 (dumpster enclosure), $41,229.43 (parking lot elevation) (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council for Lincoln Park Master Plan ($152,500) (5-0)
• Approved call for artists for Highwaymen Museum mural and community vote for Sunrise Theatre mural (5-0)
• Approved FY25 mural program artists: Jesse Jentzen (130 N. 2nd St) and Hannah Lorra (610 Atlantic Ave) (5-0)
• Authorized negotiation for purchase of 1238 Avenue D (5-0)
• Continued facade grant for Botanical Sanctuary LLC at 722 Orange Ave to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 13 and June 10, 2025 meetings (5-0)
• Approved agenda as set (5-0)

Board of Examiners of Contractors***CANCELLED****

The regular meeting of the Board of Examiners of Contractors scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The City Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a conditional use application for a wholesale trade and warehouse flex space. The body is also reviewing several residential rehabilitation bids and change orders for the Florida Highwaymen Museum renovation.

• Conditional use application for flex space at 4600 & 4650 Okeechobee Rd.
• Residential rehabilitation bids for 902 Hickory St ($83,590), 2509 Avenue K ($72,420), and 2803 Avenue M ($87,220.36)
• Four change orders for the Florida Highwaymen Museum renovation totaling $102,550.11
• Ordinance 25-019 regarding Building Fees (Second Reading)
• Increase of Sunrise Theatre equipment rental purchase orders for lighting ($100,000) and sound ($80,000)

The City Commission approved a conditional use with new construction site plan for a flex space (wholesale trade and warehouse freight) on 3.57 acres at 4600 & 4650 Okeechobee Rd., with nine conditions and ten conditional use types. The commission also approved two ordinances amending contractor regulations and building fees, and several consent agenda items including residential rehabilitation contracts and Highwaymen Museum change orders. One consent item (window replacement) was denied.

• Approved conditional use with new construction site plan for flex space at 4600 & 4650 Okeechobee Rd. (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-018 amending contractor regulations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-019 amending building permit fees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R42 revising Board of Examiners of Contractors rules (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R48 updating Building Department fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved consent items 11A-11C, 11H, 11J, 11K (5-0)
• Approved consent items 11D, 11F, 11G (Highwaymen Museum change orders) (5-0)
• Denied consent item 11E (window replacement change order) (5-0)

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - 4:00 PM

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific discussion items or decisions.

Technical Review Committee - 10:00 AM

The Technical Review Committee is meeting to discuss various land use requests. The agenda includes reviews of site plans, annexations, and a zoning text amendment regarding the plat process.

• Final Plat for Kings Highway Commerce Park at 2300 Kings Highway
• Annexations at 1903 S. 37th Street and parcels north of Pruitt Research Road
• Conditional Use for House of Peace Group Home at 2021 Sunrise Boulevard
• Major Site Plan Amendment for Lawnwood Hospital Parking Garage at 1700 S. 23rd Street
• Zoning Text Amendment regarding the Plat Process

Planning Board of Adjustment - 2:00 PM CANCELED

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Parks Advisory Committee - 10:00 AM

The Parks Advisory Committee will meet to review updates on specific park projects and discuss parks and recreation impact fees. The committee will also address ongoing business regarding memorial plaques and flowers.

• Parks and Recreation Impact Fee
• Coach Fenn Park Improvement Update
• NW Pioneer Park Program Update
• Jetty Park Memorial Plaques & Flowers

The Parks Advisory Committee approved a motion to request a field trip to various city parks. The committee also discussed the upcoming removal of unauthorized memorial plaques and flowers from Jetty Park, and received updates on park improvements, impact fees, and the NW Pioneer Park program. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved request for field trip to various city parks (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 20, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Union Negotiations - CANCELED

The negotiation session between the City of Fort Pierce and Teamsters Local 769 General Employee Unit scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been canceled.

CRA Advisory Committee - 3:30 PM

The CRA Advisory Committee will review and evaluate design submissions for two public art projects. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a period for public comment.

• Review of design submissions for the mural at 601 Atlantic Avenue (Project Lift)
• Review of design submissions for the mural at 130 N. 2nd Street (Sailfish)

The Fort Pierce CRA Advisory Committee reviewed mural design submissions for two locations and selected the highest-scoring artists: Hannah Lorra for 601 Atlantic Avenue and Jesse Jentzen for 130 N. 2nd Street. The selections will be presented to the FPRA on July 8, 2025. The committee also discussed future redevelopment strategies, including a block-by-block approach and revenue generation from underutilized properties.

• Selected Hannah Lorra's mural design for 601 Atlantic Avenue (Project Lift)
• Selected Jesse Jentzen's mural design for 130 N. 2nd Street (Sailfish)
• Approved minutes from May 28, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Union Negotiations

The City of Fort Pierce is holding a negotiation session with the Coastal Florida PBA Police Officer, Sergeants', and Lieutenants' Unit. The agenda does not list specific discussion topics or items for decision.

• Negotiation session with Coastal Florida PBA Police Officer & Sergeants' and Lieutenants' Unit

Arts and Culture Advisory Board - 9:00 AM - CANCELED

The regular meeting of the Arts and Culture Advisory Board scheduled for June 24, 2025, was canceled.

Historic Preservation Board - 2:00 PM

The Historic Preservation Board will hold public hearings to review three Certificates of Appropriateness. These requests concern residential properties and a detached garage.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00017: Single-Family Residence at 524 N. 15th Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00018: Re-Roof of Detached Garage at 701 S. 7th Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00008: Single Family Residence at 511 N. 14th Street (Rehearing)

The Fort Pierce Historic Preservation Board approved three Certificates of Appropriateness: a new single-family home at 524 N. 15th Street, a garage re-roof at 701 S. 7th Street, and a rehearing for a home at 511 N. 14th Street. All approvals were unanimous (6-0) with conditions. The board also approved the May 27, 2025 minutes and excused an absence.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00017 for new home at 524 N. 15th St. with conditions (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00018 for garage re-roof at 701 S. 7th St. with condition to match existing home roof (6-0)
• Approved amended Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00008 for home at 511 N. 14th St. with conditions (banding, avoid blank walls, landscaping plan) (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 27, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved absence of KeAndrea Davis (6-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will review numerous code enforcement cases to determine compliance or resolve violations. The meeting includes public hearings for citations, violation cases, and other administrative business.

• Public hearings for citations at Jaycee Park (Cases PK-2025-164, PK-2025-174, PK-2025-197)
• Violation case hearings for 603 Azalea Ave and 825 Seaway Dr #7
• Review of cases at 214 Hialeah Ave and 226 Hialeah Ave
• Identification of compliance or rescheduled cases for 29 different locations
• Hearings for fine reductions and lien reduction requests

Retirement Board - 2:00 PM - CANCELLED

The Retirement Board Regular Meeting scheduled for June 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025.

Youth Council Advisory Committee - 4:00 PM - CANCELED

The Youth Council meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Meeting 11:00AM

The Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to review a public education campaign and a recent downtown cleanup event. The board will also vote to approve minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting.

• Public Education Campaign Action Plan
• Great American Cleanup Quarterly Event - June 7th, 2025 Downtown Cleanup

The board approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025, meeting. Members discussed a litter and recycling education campaign and reviewed the results of the June 7th downtown cleanup. Staff and board members discussed various beautification and waste management strategies, but no further formal votes were recorded.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority - 4:00 PM

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and location information. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The City Commission will review several professional service contracts and emergency infrastructure repairs. The meeting includes public hearings for a new duplex site plan and a conditional use application, as well as first readings for ordinances regarding contractors and building fees.

• Emergency drainage repairs at 1526 and 1679 Thumb Point Drive not to exceed $209,405.00
• Professional services for Downtown Festival Street Redevelopment not to exceed $195,405.00
• Annual contracts for inspection, plan review, and climate resilience services up to $100,000.00 each
• Site plan for a single-story duplex at 209 N. 18th Street
• Conditional Use application for Atlantic Coast Recycling at 3301 Avenue D

The City Commission approved a minor site plan for a single-story duplex at 209 N. 18th Street, a conditional use for Atlantic Coast Recycling at 3301 Avenue D, and first readings of ordinances amending contractor regulations and building fees. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including emergency drainage repairs and several service contracts, and a submerged lands lease renewal for the City Marina islands.

• Approved minor site plan for duplex at 209 N. 18th Street (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for Atlantic Coast Recycling at 3301 Avenue D (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-018 amending contractor regulations (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-019 amending building permit fees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 11a, 11b, 11e-11h including $209,405 emergency drainage repairs (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 11c and 11d for inspection and plan review services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R47 for submerged lands lease renewal at City Marina (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 19 and June 2, 2025 meetings (5-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing - Building - 9:00AM

The Special Magistrate will conduct public hearings regarding building citations, violation cases, and appeals. The body will also review requests for fine and lien reductions for specific properties.

• Violation cases for 1205 N 27th St Unit 65, 705 S 29th St Unit 3B, 505 N 25th St, and 804 N 19th St
• Fine reduction hearings for 2509 Avenue N Unit A, 510 N 21 St Apt B, 1123 Pine Ave, and 3224 S US Highway 1
• Lien reduction requests for 1704 Rio Vista Dr and 2831 Reynolds Dr (Pool and Spa)
• Other cases for 1225 McCray Court and 308 Hernando St

Parking Committee Meeting 9:00 AM

The Parking Committee will meet to review old business regarding downtown parking and specific lot updates. The body will discuss parking codes, permits, and lease agreements.

• Downtown Parking Code/Permits
• JCPenney Parking Lot Update
• Downtown Parking Garage Update
• Parking Lease Agreements

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Evaluation Committee is meeting to discuss RFP No. 2025-017 regarding the Fort Pierce Sunrise Theatre operations concession.

• Review of RFP No. 2025-017: Fort Pierce Sunrise Theatre Operations Concession

Communitywide Council

The Communitywide Council will meet to discuss new business and approve previous minutes. The primary item for discussion is a grant application for a Public Service Agency.

• Review of Public Service Agency Grant Application from ENDItCorp

The Communitywide Council approved the public service grant application from END It Corp, confirming it meets CDBG eligibility requirements. The council also noted the resignation of Co-Chair Denetria Timms and deferred the vote on a replacement until the next meeting.

• Approved END It Corp grant application (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred vote on new Co-Chair until next meeting

Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board - CANCELLED

The regular meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025, has been cancelled.

FPRA Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency will meet to review professional services for downtown redevelopment and a proposal for a new mural. The board will also receive a summary of agency programs and activities for June 2025.

• Authorization for EXP US Services, INC. for architectural and engineering services for Downtown Festival Street Redevelopment not to exceed $195,405.00
• Recommendation to solicit bids for a mural on the Highwaymen Museum using Art in Public Places funds

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency approved a Specific Authorization with EXP US Services, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for the Downtown Festival Street redevelopment, not to exceed $195,405. The board also approved a recommendation to solicit bids for a mural on the Highwaymen Museum using Art in Public Places funds. Both items passed unanimously with four votes in favor and one absence.

• Approved Specific Authorization 1 with EXP US Services, Inc. for Downtown Festival Street design services, not to exceed $195,405 (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to solicit bids for a mural on the Highwaymen Museum using Art in Public Places funds (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 13, 2025 FPRA meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as set (4-0)

Board of Examiners of Contractors

The Board of Examiners of Contractors will meet to consider applications for certificates of competency. The board will also review rules and procedures and hold space for administrative hearings regarding unlicensed contractors.

• Certificate of Competency application: Reinier Perez (Treasure Coast Fencing, LLC) for Fencing Contractor
• Certificate of Competency application: Anthony Bell (Blacktop Specialists, Inc.) for Paving (resumed from November 12, 2024)
• Review and approval of Rules and Procedure
• Unlicensed contractor administrative hearings
• Contractor complaints

The Board of Examiners of Contractors approved a Certificate of Competency for Treasure Coast Fencing, LLC and denied the application of Anthony Bell dba Blacktop Specialists, Inc. due to unprovided documents. The board also approved updated Rules and Regulations and the minutes from the December 10, 2024 and May 13, 2025 meetings. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Certificate of Competency for Treasure Coast Fencing, LLC (unanimous)
• Denied application of Anthony Bell dba Blacktop Specialists, Inc. for paving (unanimous)
• Approved updated Rules and Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board - 2:00 PM

The City Planning Board will consider several land use amendments, annexations, and development plans. The meeting includes reviews for the Moore's Creek and Tall Pines projects, as well as site plans for Okeechobee Road.

• Future Land Use and Zoning Atlas Map Amendment for Moore's Creek Model Block Redevelopment
• Annexation of Tall Pines (Parcel IDs 1433-210-0003-000-9 and 1433-310-0002-000-9)
• Master Plan Development for Tall Pines
• Final Planned Development for Symphony Lakes Planned Development at 4300 Selvitz Road
• Site Plan and Conditional Use for Okeechobee Road Flex Space

The Fort Pierce Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend disapproval of the Tall Pines annexation to the City Commission, citing unresolved resident concerns and a lack of clear benefit to the city. The board also forwarded recommendations of approval for the Moore's Creek Model Block redevelopment, the Symphony Lakes Pod 1 final planned development, and the Okeechobee Road Flex Space site plan. The Tall Pines master plan development item was not presented due to the annexation denial.

• Recommended disapproval of Tall Pines annexation (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Moore's Creek Model Block future land use amendment (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Moore's Creek Model Block rezoning (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Symphony Lakes Pod 1 final planned development with conditions (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Okeechobee Road Flex Space site plan with 9 conditions (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2025 meeting with one change (6-0, Edwards absent)

City Commission Day Meeting 9:00 AM

The City Commission will review agreements for the SUN Trail project and a small business grant. The meeting also includes presentations on city beautification and a comprehensive safety action plan.

• Resolution 25-R45: SUN Trail construction from Indian Hills Drive to Georgia Avenue
• Resolution 25-R46: SUN Trail design from Georgia Avenue to A1A/N Causeway Drive
• Small business grant award to Amandla Wellness Center, LLC not to exceed $5,000.00
• Strategic Plan Presentation on City Beautification Action Plan
• Comprehensive Safety Action Plan developed with US Department of Transportation

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved two resolutions authorizing agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation for the construction and design of shared-use paths along the SUN Trail network. The commission also approved the consent agenda, which included a small business grant to Amandla Wellness Center, LLC, and approved the minutes of previous meetings. A purchase order increase for lighting equipment rental at the Sunrise Theatre was pulled at staff request.

• Approved Resolution 25-R45 for SUN Trail construction from Indian Hills Drive to Georgia Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-R46 for SUN Trail design from Georgia Avenue to A1A/N Causeway Drive (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $5,000 small business grant to Amandla Wellness Center, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 and May 12, 2025 Day Meetings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as set (unanimous)
• Pulled at staff request: Purchase Order No. 250521 increase for lighting equipment rental at Sunrise Theatre

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to discuss old and new business. The primary item for consideration is the approval of the draft 2024 AHAC Incentive Strategies Report.

• Approval of 2024 AHAC Incentive Strategies Report

The Fort Pierce Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved the 2024 AHAC Incentive Strategies Report and the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting, both unanimously. The committee also discussed various affordable housing topics, including permit tracking, density bonuses, AMI standards, and outreach, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved 2024 AHAC Incentive Strategies Report (7-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate will conduct hearings regarding city code violations, citation appeals, and requests for fine or lien reductions. The meeting includes the identification of cases that have reached compliance or have been rescheduled.

• Citation appeal for Jaycee Park (Case PK-2025-124)
• Violation hearings for 2404 Oleander Blvd, 2402 Oleander Blvd, and 625 S US Highway 1
• Hearings for cases at 805 Texas Ct, 534 S 5th St, 1002 Hickory St, 1411 Avenue M, N 25th St, and 2553 S Jenkins Rd
• Review of 32 cases identified as in compliance or rescheduled
• Public hearings for Massey fine reductions and lien reduction requests

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and location information. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing regarding a major site plan for a new hotel. The body is also considering several grant awards and expenditures for police equipment, software, and city infrastructure.

• Public hearing for a 122-room hotel at 2480 South Jenkins Road
• FDLE Project Safe Neighborhoods grant of $181,338 for equipment and overtime
• Building Department expenditure of $153,000 for Forerunner Software renewal
• Law Enforcement Trust Fund expenditure up to $24,000 for officer safety equipment
• Increase of purchase order for Jack Hammer Audio at Sunrise Theatre from $50,000 to $80,000

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved a major site plan for a four-story, 122-room hotel at 2480 South Jenkins Road, with seven conditions plus an added requirement for opaque fencing. The commission also approved a consent agenda including multiple grants and agreements, but pulled and tabled a $30,000 increase for sound equipment rental at the Sunrise Theatre for staff review. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved major site plan for 122-room hotel at 2480 South Jenkins Road with 7 conditions plus opaque fencing (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 11a, 11b, 11d-11h, 11k, 11l (5-0)
• Approved item 11c: Highwaymen Museum grant extension to Dec 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved item 11i: Second Amendment to Smart City Initiative MOU with FPUA (5-0)
• Tabled item 11j: Increase of Purchase Order for Jack Hammer Audio from $50,000 to $80,000 for staff review
• Approved Resolution 25-R43 appointing Clarice Jean to Youth Council (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R44 appointing Allyson Mendez to Board of Adjustment (5-0)

Arts and Culture Advisory Board Special Meeting

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board will meet to discuss images for mosaic benches at the Highwaymen Museum. The meeting also includes time for public comments.

• Discussion of images for mosaic benches at the Highwaymen Museum

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board selected eight images for mosaic benches at the Highwaymen Museum and denied a $2,000 funding request from TC Barbers United for a Paint & Sip Juneteenth event. Both decisions were unanimous among the five members present.

• Selected images 6, 27, 19, 2, 31, 11, 9, and 30 for mosaic benches at the Highwaymen Museum (5-0)
• Denied $2,000 funding request from TC Barbers United for a Paint & Sip Juneteenth event (5-0)

CRA Advisory Committee

The Fort Pierce CRA Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting on May 28, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room at City Hall (100 North U.S. #1). The agenda lists only procedural items and three facade/mural reviews; no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Review and Evaluation of 722 Orange Avenue Commercial Facade Application
• Review and Evaluate the Sunrise Theatre Mural Artists Submissions
• Review & Evaluate the FPRA Mural Program Property Owner Applications

The Fort Pierce CRA Advisory Committee approved a $25,000 Commercial Facade Grant for Botanical Sanctuary LLC at 722 Orange Avenue, with an amendment to replace all three doors for uniformity. It also advanced three Sunrise Theatre mural artist proposals for public input and recommended two properties (Sailfish Brewing Co. and Project L.Y.F.T.) for the FPRA Mural Program. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $25,000 facade grant for 722 Orange Avenue with door replacement amendment (6-0)
• Advanced top three Sunrise Theatre mural artist proposals for public input (6-0)
• Recommended 130 N. Second Street and 601 Atlantic Avenue for FPRA Mural Program (6-0)

Historic Preservation Board - Tues. 2 PM

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to conduct a public hearing on a tabled item. The board is reviewing a Certificate of Appropriateness for a residential development project.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00015 for an 8-Plex Residential Development at 1204 Avenue E

The Fort Pierce Historic Preservation Board approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00015 for an 8-plex residential development at 1204 Avenue E, with four conditions including a landscaping plan, tree survey, solid waste agreement with Public Works, and a requirement to return to the board if a variance is needed. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). The board also approved the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, with one abstention).

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00015 for 8-plex at 1204 Avenue E (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 28, 2025 meeting (4-0, Garrett abstained)
• Required landscaping plan per city code with buffer between parking and right-of-way
• Required tree survey and mitigation plan prior to building permit
• Required solid waste disposal agreement with Public Works; dumpster not in front of buildings
• Stipulated application must return to board if building location requires a variance

Arts and Culture Advisory Board

The Fort Pierce Arts and Culture Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from February and April 2025. The agenda includes discussions on the Highwaymen Museum mosaic benches, a City Hall statue, and the FPRA Mural Program. Additionally, the board will review updates on reference checks for the top five artists recommended for the Highwaymen Museum mural.

• Discussion with Highwaymen Museum Mosaic Benches Artist
• Discussion regarding the City Hall Statue
• Discussion of the FPRA Mural Program
• Update on reference findings for the top five Highwaymen Museum Mural Artists

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board recommended Street Art Revolution Collective as the artist for the Highwaymen Museum mural after reviewing references. They also scheduled a special meeting for May 30 to select eight images for mosaic benches, tabled discussion on a City Hall statue, and approved submitting a Post Report for Art in Public Places funds within 30 days of the event.

• Recommended Street Art Revolution Collective for Highwaymen Museum mural (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting May 30 at 10 A.M. to choose eight mosaic bench images (unanimous)
• Tabled City Hall statue discussion until next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Post Report submission within 30 days of event (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Feb 25 and Apr 29 meetings (unanimous)

Youth Council Advisory Committee - Special Meeting

The Fort Pierce Youth Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Youth Award Recognition Program selection. The session also includes time for public comments and staff reports.

• Youth Award Recognition Program selection

Retirement Board

The Fort Pierce Retirement Board will hold its regular meeting at City Hall to review routine business, including three public hearing requests for retirement and disability benefits from employees with long service records. The board will also receive reports from financial consultants and money managers.

• Public hearing on disability retirement request from Charles J. Stang (17 years, 11 months service, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority)
• Public hearing on retirement request from Michelle Kubitschek (28 years service, City of Fort Pierce)
• Public hearing on retirement request from Scott Dykema (13 years, 2 months service, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority)
• Review of performance evaluation from consultant Callan, LLC
• Reports from money managers Richmond Capital and William Blair

Planning Board of Adjustment - CANCELED

The Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025, has been canceled.

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate will conduct hearings regarding various city citations and violation cases. The meeting includes the identification of cases in compliance or rescheduled, as well as requests for fine and lien reductions.

• Public hearings for citations at 100 Melody Lane, 1 Avenue A, Jaycee Park, and South Causeway Park
• Violation case hearings for 3205 Kentucky Ave, 1703 Miami Ct, 123 N 15th St, 326 N 15th St, and 429 N 15th St
• Other case hearings for Tumblin Kling Rd and 2610 Avenue B
• Review of cases in compliance or rescheduled, including 1001 N 16th CT and 1203 Egret Ave
• Public hearings for Massey fine reductions and lien reduction requests

Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful CANCELLED

The regular meeting of the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board scheduled for May 20, 2025, has been cancelled.

Initial Evaluation Committee Meeting

The Initial Evaluation Committee is meeting to discuss RFP No. 2025-017 regarding the operations concession for the Fort Pierce Sunrise Theatre.

• RFP No. 2025-017: Fort Pierce Sunrise Theatre Operations Concession

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority

This agenda provides only a link to past and future meeting documents and does not list any substantive items for decision or discussion. The meeting notice itself is procedural boilerplate with no local actions, ordinances, or public hearings listed.

City Commission Special Meeting - 9:00 a.m.

The City Commission will hold a special meeting to continue a discussion from May 12, 2025. The body will review a final report from the Center for Public Safety Management and the employment status of the Police Chief.

• Discussion of Center for Public Safety Management final report
• Discussion of Police Chief's employment status

The City Commission accepted Chief Burney's resignation effective May 19, 2025, with 90 days of administrative leave per contract, in a 3-2 vote. They also unanimously approved Deputy Chief Robert Ridle as Acting Chief of Police for the next 90 days. Discussion covered the CPSM report, police department funding, and next steps for recruiting a new chief.

• Accepted Chief Burney's resignation with 90 days administrative leave, effective May 19, 2025 (3-2)
• Approved Deputy Chief Robert Ridle as Acting Chief of Police for 90 days (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will vote on several contracts, including a major roadway improvement project and urban planning services. The meeting includes quasi-judicial hearings for a zoning change, a new RV park, and apartment and office developments.

• Award of Bid 25-014 for Surfside Neighborhood Roadway Improvements Phase II to Pav-Co Contracting, Inc. not to exceed $3,469,267.18
• Urban Planning Professional Services for Old St. Anastasia and adjacent lots with Cotleur Hearing, Inc. not to exceed $125,975.00
• Quasi-Judicial Hearing for an 84-lot recreational vehicle park near Crossroads Parkway and Andrews Avenue
• Quasi-Judicial Hearing for 30-unit apartment villas at 4101 Oleander Avenue
• Interlocal Agreement with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council for Comprehensive Plan amendments for $115,000

The City Commission denied a zoning map amendment for Prado Place at 1038 S. 37th Street, citing violations of logical development pattern, inconsistency with surrounding zoning, and incompatibility with the neighborhood. The Commission approved a conditional use for an 84-lot recreational vehicle park near Crossroads Parkway and Andrews Avenue, an innovative site plan for 30-unit apartment villas at 4101 Oleander Avenue, a major site plan for The District office/flex space, and a final plat for Phase 1 of Savannah Preserve PD. Consent agenda items approved included a $3.47M road improvement contract and several professional service agreements.

• Denied Ordinance 25-014 rezoning at 1038 S. 37th St to Planned Development (3-2)
• Approved conditional use for 84-lot RV park near Crossroads Pkwy & Andrews Ave (5-0)
• Approved innovative site plan for 30-unit apartment villas at 4101 Oleander Ave (3-2)
• Approved major site plan for The District office/flex space (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Phase 1 of Savannah Preserve PD (5-0)
• Approved $3,469,267.18 Surfside Neighborhood Roadway Improvements Phase II bid to Pav-Co Contracting (5-0)
• Approved $125,975 Cotleur & Hearing urban planning services for Old St. Anastasia (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 for four Anita Prentice mosaic benches for Highwaymen Museum (5-0)

Youth Council Advisory Committee - CANCELED

This meeting of the Fort Pierce Youth Council, scheduled for May 15, 2025, has been canceled. No business was conducted or discussed.

Technical Review Committee - 1st Floor Conf. Room

The Fort Pierce Technical Review Committee will review several development applications at its May 15, 2025 meeting, including a final planned development, a conditional use, site plans, and a replat. Items include a temporary trailer for Whole Family Health Center, a minor site plan for Dutch Bros Coffee, and a Live Local Act site plan for Causeway Cove. The committee will make recommendations or approvals on these proposals.

• Temporary trailer request for Whole Family Health Center at 802 N. 7th Street
• Minor site plan for Dutch Bros Coffee at 2050 S. US Highway 1
• Final Planned Development for Sunset Gardens at 4945 Edwards Road
• Live Local Act site plan for Causeway Cove at 601 Seaway Drive
• Major site plan amendment for Precast Specialties at 3798 Selvitz Road

Parks Advisory Committee - CANCELED

This scheduled meeting of the Parks Advisory Committee was canceled. No business was discussed or decided.

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate will conduct public hearings regarding citations and violation cases. The meeting also includes the identification of cases that are either in compliance or have been rescheduled.

• Public hearings for citations at Jaycee Park, 100 Melody Lane, and 1000 Wheeler Terr
• Violation case hearings for 1230 Avenue B, 2898 S Kings Hwy, and 1115 Pine Ave
• Violation case hearings for 313 N 15th St, 2802 Fairway Dr, 1016 Tortugas Ave, and 321 N 15th St
• Review of cases in compliance at 3206 Kentucky Ave, 100 Melody Lane, 1000 Wheeler Terr, and others
• Hearings for fine reductions and lien reduction requests

Parking Committee Meeting

The Parking Committee will meet to discuss several downtown parking matters. The agenda includes reviews of the parking code, permits, and specific site updates.

• Downtown Parking - Fort Pierce Resorts
• Downtown Parking Code
• Downtown Parking Permits
• JC Penney Parking Lot Update
• Downtown Parking Garage Update

FPRA Regular Meeting

The FPRA Board will consider consent agenda items including a $42,750 annual lawn mowing contract for FPRA properties, a $125,975 urban planning contract for Old St. Anastasia and adjacent lots, and termination of a property sale at 612 N 25th Street. Under new business, the board will vote on resolutions to approve a facade improvement grant at 207 Orange Ave, formally establish the FPRA Mural Program with guidelines, and appoint Richard D. Chess as FPRA Director.

• Award of Bid 2025-020 for lawn mowing to Mow 4 Less at $42,750/year
• Specific Authorization 1 with Cotleur & Hearing for urban planning of Old St. Anastasia up to $125,975
• Approval of termination agreement for surplus property sale at 612 N 25th Street
• FPRA Resolution 25-09 for Commercial Facade Improvement grant at 207 Orange Ave
• FPRA Resolution 25-10 establishing the FPRA Mural Program with guidelines and template agreements

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency approved all consent agenda items, including a lawn maintenance contract, a Smart City MOU amendment, urban planning services, and a termination agreement. It also passed resolutions to establish a mural program and appoint Richard D. Chess as FPRA Director, with discussion on separating the City Manager and Director roles. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda: lawn mowing contract to Mow 4 Less ($42,750/yr), Smart City MOU amendment, Cotleur & Hearing urban planning services ($125,975), termination of surplus property sale for 612 N 25th St (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-09: first amendment to facade improvement grant at 207 Orange Ave (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-10: formally established FPRA Mural Program with guidelines (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-11: appointed Richard D. Chess as FPRA Director (5-0)

Board of Examiners of Contractors

The Fort Pierce Board of Examiners of Contractors will hold a regular meeting to consider a certificate of competency application for a fencing contractor. The board will also approve minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting and handle routine procedural items.

• Consideration of certificate of competency application: Reinier Perez for Treasure Coast Fencing, LLC (Fencing Contractor)
• Approval of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board of Examiners of Contractors met on May 13, 2025, but no business could be conducted because a quorum was not met. The meeting was called to order, the pledge was recited, and roll call was taken, but no decisions were made. The only item on the agenda was a fencing contractor application, which was not considered.

Planning Board

The Fort Pierce Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2025, to consider several development proposals and land-use applications. Items include a master plan for Sunset Gardens, a final planned development for Sunrise Lakes, a conditional use for Atlantic Coast Recycling, a site plan for a Woodspring Suites Hotel, and a preliminary plat for Kings Highway Commerce Park. The board will also vote on minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments.

• Master Plan Development - Sunset Gardens, 4945 Edwards Road (parcels 2430-244-0001-000-4 and 2430-243-0001-000-1)
• Final Planned Development - Sunrise Lakes, 3804 Sunrise Boulevard
• Conditional Use with No New Construction - Atlantic Coast Recycling, 3301 Avenue D
• Site Plan - Woodspring Suites Hotel, 2480 S. Jenkins Road
• Preliminary Plat - Kings Highway Commerce Park, 2300 S. Kings Highway

The Fort Pierce Planning Board recommended approval of the Sunset Gardens Master Planned Development, a 20-building townhouse community with up to 8 units per building on 17.58 acres, subject to 14 conditions. The board also recommended approval of the Sunrise Lakes Final Planned Development (50 single-family homes) with 12 conditions, a conditional use for Atlantic Coast Recycling with added landscaping, a duplex site plan, a hotel site plan, and a preliminary plat for Kings Highway Commerce Park. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved recommendation for Sunset Gardens Master PD (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for Sunrise Lakes Final PD (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for Atlantic Coast Recycling Conditional Use (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for duplex at 209 N. 18th St. (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for Woodspring Suites Hotel site plan (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for Kings Highway Commerce Park Preliminary Plat (5-0)

City Commission Day Meeting

The City Commission will discuss a final report from the Center for Public Safety Management regarding Fort Pierce Police Department operations. The body will also consider several contracts for residential rehabilitation and a service agreement for Lincoln Park Main Street, Inc.

• Agreement with Lincoln Park Main Street, Inc. not to exceed $50,000
• Kimley-Horn authorization for Residential Rehabilitation Environmental Reviews for $35,000
• Bid No. 2025-028 for 318 N. 18th Street to De La Hoz Builders, Inc. not to exceed $92,310.00
• Bid No. 2025-030 for 2708 Avenue H to KIB Construction Corp. not to exceed $53,445.00
• Proposed ordinance and interlocal agreement with St. Lucie County regarding anchoring limitation areas

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved the consent agenda, including a $50,000 agreement with Lincoln Park Main Street, Inc., and two CDBG residential rehabilitation contracts. It also approved resolutions appointing members to the Infrastructure Surtax Committee. The commission discussed a community listening action plan, a proposed anchoring limitation ordinance with St. Lucie County, and a police department assessment report, with a request for a special meeting to discuss police leadership.

• Approved consent agenda including $50,000 Lincoln Park Main Street agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R40 appointing Shatell Hypolite to Infrastructure Surtax Committee (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R41 appointing Betty Jo Starke as at-large member to Infrastructure Surtax Committee (4-0)
• Excused Commissioner Gaines' absence (4-0)
• Approved agenda as set (4-0)

Special Magistrate Hearing - Building

The Fort Pierce Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on May 8, 2025, to address code enforcement cases including compliance status, citation appeals, violation hearings, Massey hearings for fine reductions, and lien reduction requests. The agenda lists multiple properties with active violations and requests for financial relief.

• Violation case BV2024-00072 at 315 S 17th St (Lazare, Ermith)
• Violation case BV2025-00005 at 1016 Tortugas Ave (Mendez & Castillejos)
• Massey hearing 21-1658 for fine reduction at 509 N 21st Street (McCormick, Nettie)
• Lien reduction request 20-886 at 2609 S US Hwy 1 (Ehden NV c/o Fraga Properties)
• Three compliance/rescheduled cases: BV2025-00009 (699 W Weatherbee Rd), BV2024-00085 (345 Weatherbee Rd Lot 63), BV2024-00099 (3550 S Hwy 1 Lot 80)

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate will conduct a hearing on May 7, 2025, addressing numerous code enforcement cases. Items include administrative identification of cases in compliance or rescheduled, public hearings on citations and citation appeals, public hearings on violation cases, and other cases. The meeting also includes old business on fine reduction (Massey hearings) and lien reduction requests.

• Public hearings on violation cases at 510 Texas CT, 1487 S US Highway 1, 835 Seaway Dr #4, 1240 Carlton Ct, and 1301 S US Highway 1
• Citation appeal hearing for PK-2025-00097 at 3204 Kentucky Ave
• Citation hearings for PK-2025-68 at 1000 blk Wheeler Ter
• Other cases include LTCL-2025-00069 at N US Highway 1, LTCL-2025-00055 at 906 Avenue I, and LTCL-2025-63 at 2300 N US Highway 1
• Massey hearings and lien reduction requests under old business

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and links to external documents. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the text.

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Fort Pierce City Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 25-016, a second-reading amendment to zoning rules for boardinghouses and roominghouses. The consent agenda includes a $242,320 contract for Sunrise Theatre chiller replacement and a letter supporting federal shore protection funding. Commissioners will also vote on leasing City Hall space to Congressman Brian Mast and appointing members to advisory committees.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-016 regulating boardinghouses and roominghouses (second reading)
• Award of Sunrise Theatre Chiller Replacement to Airstron LLC for $242,320
• Letter of support for St. Lucie County shore protection project seeking federal funding
• Resolution 25-R37 authorizing lease of City Hall space to US Representative Brian Mast
• Appointments to Parks Advisory Committee and Historic Preservation Board

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved Ordinance 25-016, establishing operational standards for boardinghouses and roominghouses, on second reading. It also approved a consent agenda including a $242,320 chiller replacement contract for the Sunrise Theatre, a hold harmless agreement with Indian River State College, and a letter of support for shore protection funding. Additionally, the commission authorized a lease of City Hall space to U.S. Representative Brian Mast and made appointments to the Parks Advisory Committee and Historic Preservation Board. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Commissioner Gaines excused.

• Approved Ordinance 25-016 regulating boardinghouses and roominghouses (4-0)
• Approved $242,320 Sunrise Theatre chiller replacement to Airstron LLC (4-0)
• Approved hold harmless agreement with Indian River State College for police vehicle donation (4-0)
• Approved letter of support for St. Lucie County shore protection funding (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R37 leasing City Hall space to Rep. Brian Mast (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R38 appointing Chase Whitaker to Parks Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R39 appointing Susan Garrett to Historic Preservation Board (4-0)

CRA Advisory Committee

The Fort Pierce CRA Advisory Committee will consider approving minutes from March 26, 2025, and receive annual open law training from the City Attorney. The main business item is a review and feedback session on the proposed Demolition Grant Program for fiscal year 2026. Staff will also provide updates on current projects.

• Approval of minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting
• Annual Open Law Training by the City Attorney
• Review and Feedback: Demolition Grant Program for FY 2026
• Updates from FPRA Staff on Projects

Arts and Culture Advisory Board Special Meeting

This regular meeting of the Arts and Culture Advisory Board will include approval of minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting and a review of shortlisted applications for a mural artist at the Highwaymen Museum. Public comments are invited on any agenda item. No other new or old business is listed.

• Approval of minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting
• Review of shortlisted applications for Highwaymen Museum mural artist recommendation

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board reviewed 20 shortlisted applications for the Highwaymen Museum mural and voted to contact references for the top five applicants. The board also approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes with amendments, noting abstentions from two members due to their involvement with the Highwaymen. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes with amendments (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved contacting references for top five Highwaymen Museum mural applicants (5-0, 2 absent)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold public hearings on four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties at 511 N. 14th Street, 317 S. 2nd Street, 1238 Avenue D, and 1204 Avenue E. The board will also elect a new chair and vice-chair and approve minutes from the February 24 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00008 for a single-family residence at 511 N. 14th Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00013 to convert business use to a single-family residence at 317 S. 2nd Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00014 for restoration for commercial and residential use at 1238 Avenue D
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZCOA2025-00015 for an 8-plex residential development at 1204 Avenue E
• Election of chair and vice-chair as new business

The Fort Pierce Historic Preservation Board approved three Certificates of Appropriateness for properties at 511 N. 14th Street, 317 S. 2nd Street, and 1238 Avenue D, each with conditions or design additions. The board tabled a fourth certificate for an 8-plex at 1204 Avenue E until the May 27, 2025 meeting, pending a tree survey and solid waste disposal plan. The board also re-elected KeAndrea Davis as Chair and Betty Jo Starke as Vice-Chair.

• Approved COA PZCOA2025-00008 for new home at 511 N. 14th St with 3 design additions and landscape plan condition (5-0)
• Approved COA PZCOA2025-00013 to convert business to residence at 317 S. 2nd St (5-0)
• Approved COA PZCOA2025-00014 for restoration at 1238 Avenue D with access easement condition (5-0)
• Tabled COA PZCOA2025-00015 for 8-plex at 1204 Avenue E to May 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Re-elected KeAndrea Davis as Chair and Betty Jo Starke as Vice-Chair (5-0)

Planning Board of Adjustment - CANCELED

The Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Arts and Culture Advisory Board - CANCELLED

The April 22, 2025 regular meeting of the Fort Pierce Arts and Culture Advisory Board has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will review a proposal to subdivide three parcels into 14 residential lots and a first reading of an ordinance regulating boardinghouses and roominghouses. The body will also vote on several infrastructure and service contracts.

• Expenditure of $308,771 to JSR Fueling Technologies, LLC for Fuel Station Improvements
• Application for a Final Plat to subdivide three parcels into 14 residential lots at Mohawk Avenue and Bryant Road
• Ordinance 25-016 to regulate standards of operation for Boardinghouses and Roominghouses
• Additional $38,000 for refuse truck parts and service with The Peterbuilt Store
• Design services for the 4th Floor of the Sunrise Center not to exceed $22,500

The Fort Pierce City Commission approved the Mohawk Final Plat, subdividing three parcels into 14 residential lots at the northwest corner of Mohawk Avenue and Bryant Road, subject to two staff conditions. The Commission also approved Ordinance 25-016, establishing standards for boardinghouses and roominghouses, and accepted the FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Mohawk Final Plat for 14 residential lots (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-016 regulating boardinghouses and roominghouses (5-0)
• Accepted FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report via Resolution 25-R36 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 11a, 11b, 11d-11g (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda item 11c: $308,771 for fuel station improvements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R35 appointing Ginetta Bernard and Emily Fingerhut to Arts and Culture Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Youth Council Advisory Committee - CANCELED

The Fort Pierce Youth Council meeting scheduled for April 17, 2025, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

Technical Review Committee

The Fort Pierce Technical Review Committee will review multiple planning applications, including variances, conditional uses, and site plans. Notable items include a site plan for Weatherbee Road Townhomes, a proposed apartment complex, and an event center. One conditional use application (Treasure Coast Diagnostic Medical Lab) has been withdrawn.

• Weatherbee Road Townhomes – site plan and innovative residential development on 9 parcels
• Sunrise Village Apartments – site plan at 3000 Okeechobee Road
• Hidden Oasis Event Center – site plan at 3720 Okeechobee Road
• South Market Industrial Park – site plan on S. Market Ave
• PZCON2025-00004 – conditional use for Treasure Coast Diagnostic Medical Lab (withdrawn)

Retirement Board - CANCELLED

This meeting of the Fort Pierce Retirement and Benefit System board has been cancelled. No business was conducted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2025.

Parks Advisory Committee - CANCELED

This meeting of the Fort Pierce Parks Advisory Committee has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Infrastructure Surtax Committee

The Infrastructure Surtax Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on the 2026 Surtax Re-Vote, select a chair and co-chair, and review financial and project status reports. Public comments will be heard, and minutes from January 2025 will be approved.

• Selection of Chairperson and Co-Chair Person
• 2026 Surtax Re-Vote Update
• Financial Update on surtax funds
• Projects Update on infrastructure work
• Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Fort Pierce Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on April 16, 2025, to address code enforcement cases including citations, violation hearings, and fine reduction requests. The agenda covers administrative compliance checks, new violation cases at multiple addresses, and old business such as Massey hearings for fine reductions and lien reduction requests.

• Compliance/rescheduled cases at 604 Azalea Ave, 2840 S US Highway 1, 900 Florida Ave, and 503 E Weatherbee Rd
• New violation public hearings at 507 Texas Ct, 1221 Easter Ave, and 507 Azalea Ave
• Other cases at 617 Texas Ct, 610 Texas Ct, and Avenue M
• Old business: Massey hearing for fine reduction at 1402 S 25th St
• Lien reduction requests to be heard

Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful

The Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Advisory Board holds a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive public comments, and discuss old-business items including a public education campaign and a recap of the Great American Cleanup event. New business and staff/board discussions are also on the agenda. No funding decisions or ordinance changes are listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting
• Public Education Campaign action items discussion
• Great American Cleanup event recap

The board approved a new logo (Option #1) for its public education campaign. Members reviewed the results of the March 8 Great American Cleanup and discussed downtown grease trap issues and potential native planting projects.

• Approved minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved logo Option #1 for the public education campaign (4-0)

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and a link to external documents. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the text.

Arts and Culture Advisory Board

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board will meet to discuss items related to the Highwaymen Museum. The board will review mosaic benches and a mural artist recommendation.

• Highwaymen Museum Mosaic Benches
• Highwaymen Museum Mural Artist Recommendation
• New Board Member Update

The Arts and Culture Advisory Board approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting and recommended funding the Highwaymen Museum Mosaic Benches from the Arts in Public Places Funding. The board also recommended Dr. Jeanetta and Emily Fingerhut as new board appointees, pending Commission approval. The mural artist selection was postponed to a special meeting on April 29, 2025.

• Approved minutes from March 25, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended funding Highwaymen Museum Mosaic Benches from Arts in Public Places Funding (5-0)
• Recommended Dr. Jeanetta and Emily Fingerhut as board appointees (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hear three development proposals: a conditional use for Crossroads RV Park, a site plan and innovative residential development for Margareta Villas Apartments, and a site plan for The District. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and take public comment on any subject.

• Conditional Use with New Construction – Crossroads RV Park (parcel 2324-312-0005-000-4)
• Site Plan and Innovative Residential Development – Margareta Villas Apartments (4101 Oleander Avenue)
• Site Plan – The District (2591 McNeil Road, parcels 2419-241-0001-010-7 and 2419-244-0035-000-6)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2025

The Fort Pierce Planning Board forwarded recommendations of approval to the City Commission for three projects: an 84-lot RV park, a 30-unit apartment complex, and an 18,000 sq ft office/flex space. Each recommendation includes specific conditions. The board also re-elected its chair and vice-chair.

• Approved recommendation for Crossroads RV Park conditional use (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for Margareta Villas Apartments site plan (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for The District office/flex site plan (7-0)
• Re-elected Anton Kreisl as Chair (7-0)
• Re-elected Nichelle Clemons as Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 10, 2025 meeting (6-0, Johnson absent)

City Commission Day Meeting

The Fort Pierce City Commission will hear updates from the Fire District and Sheriff's Office, a draft Resilience Vulnerability Assessment, and the annual FPUA report. They will discuss and provide direction on the Seven Gables House exterior rehabilitation (RFP 2025-013) and a parking committee recommendation to renew a lease with Ft. Pierce Resorts LLC. Consent items include a $40,000 bequest to the South Beach Maintenance Fund. Resolutions include appointing Scott Marcum to the Police Community Advisory Committee and approving FPUA's final budget amendment and financial report.

• Discussion and direction on Seven Gables House exterior rehabilitation; RFP No. 2025-013 for General Contractor Services
• Parking Committee recommendation to renew lease agreement with Ft. Pierce Resorts, LLC for parking at Indian River Drive and A.E. Backus Ave.
• Presentation of the Draft Resilience Vulnerability Assessment by St. Lucie County Resilience Navigator
• Acceptance of a $40,000 bequest from the Estate of Carole L. Mushier to the South Beach Maintenance Fund
• Resolution 25-R33 approving FPUA's FY2023-2024 Final Budget Amendment

The City Commission voted to terminate the expired lease agreement with Ft. Pierce Resorts, LLC for parking at Indian River Drive and A.E. Backus Ave., and to restore the property as required by the lease. The Commission declined to renew the lease after discussing the adjusted price. All other agenda items were approved, including the consent agenda and three resolutions.

• Approved minutes from the March 10, 2025 Day Meeting.
• Approved the agenda as set.
• Terminated the lease with Ft. Pierce Resorts, LLC and approved restoring the property per the lease agreement.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including acceptance of a $40,000 bequest from the Estate of Carole L. Mushier to the South Beach Maintenance Fund.
• Approved Resolution 25-R32, appointing Scott Marcum to the Police Community Advisory Committee.
• Approved Resolution 25-R33, approving FPUA's FY2023-2024 Final Budget Amendment.
• Approved Resolution 25-R34, accepting the Fort Pierce Utilities Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY2024.

Special Magistrate Hearing - Building

The Special Magistrate will hold public hearings to address various building violation cases, citation appeals, and requests for fine and lien reductions. The body will determine outcomes for specific properties based on evidence and testimony provided.

• Violation cases for properties including 209 N 9th Street, 903 Avenue B, and 2302 Florida Avenue
• Violation cases for 306 N 28th St and 304 N 28th St (Gate Itl Enterprises LLC)
• Fine reduction hearings (Massey Hearings) for 1901 S 8th St, 111 Osceola Ave, 602 N 9th St, and 719 S 24th St
• Lien reduction request for 670 Hernando Street (670 Hernando LLC)
• Case hearing for 2510 S Ocean Dr (Piehole LLC)

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate will hold public hearings on multiple code enforcement citations, violation cases, and requests for fine reductions. The agenda lists over a dozen cases across various locations in Fort Pierce, including US Highway 1 and side streets. Several cases are identified as in compliance or rescheduled.

• Public hearings on citation cases: PK-2025-25 (400 Blk S Market Ave) and others
• Violation hearings at 2840 S US Highway 1, 2601 S US Highway 1, and 1699 N US Highway 1
• Other cases include LTCL-2025-44 at 1860 Lawnwood Cir and LTCL-2025-45 at 1801 Nebraska Ave
• Old business includes a Massey hearing for fine reduction on case CE-2024-0051 (408 Farmer's Market Rd Unit 6)
• Lien reduction requests are also scheduled

Parking Committee Meeting

The Parking Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 12, 2025, and hear public comments. New business items include updates on the Fort Pierce Resorts lease, downtown parking code, parking permits, the JC Penny lot, and the parking garage. No votes or decisions are scheduled for the new business items.

• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2025
• Fort Pierce Resorts Lease update
• Discussion of Downtown Parking Code
• Update on Downtown Parking Permits
• Updates on JC Penny Parking Lot and Downtown Parking Garage

The Parking Committee voted to deny the proposed lease with Fort Pierce Resorts and recommended reviewing a parking lease with Glenda that includes multi-year options. It also approved new downtown parking fees of $1.50 per hour, $10 daily, and $100 yearly. The committee received updates on the JCPenney lot and downtown parking garage, with no additional lighting planned for the JCPenney lot.

• Denied lease with Fort Pierce Resorts (unanimous)
• Recommended reviewing parking lease with Glenda, including multi-year options (unanimous)
• Approved downtown parking fees: $1.50/hour, $10/day, $100/year (4-2)

Communitywide Council

The Communitywide Council will discuss the 2025 City of Fort Pierce Needs Assessment Survey and how to distribute it. The body will also review a small business application and discuss Grants Division activities.

• Review of incomplete Small Business Application for SSS Inlet Bait Tackle, Inc
• Discussion of 2025 City of Fort Pierce Needs Assessment Survey distribution methods
• Discussion of City of Fort Pierce Grants Division activities

The Communitywide Council approved the February 12, 2025 minutes and denied a revised small business grant application from SSS Inlet Bait Tackle, Inc. due to lack of clarity and specificity. The council encouraged the applicant to reapply next term with a clear request for one or two specific items. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural items and a discussion of the 2025 Needs Assessment Survey.

• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Denied SSS Inlet Bait Tackle, Inc. small business grant application (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:39 pm (4-0)

Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board

The Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including approval of minutes from June 2024 and reports from the interim director, foundation, and volunteer coordinator. The board will also conduct its annual open government training. No substantive decisions or funding actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of June 11, 2024 minutes
• Interim Director Report presented by Marisa Quijano
• Foundation News presented by Christopher 'Chris' Cichorek
• Volunteer News presented by Anthony 'Tony' Lella
• Annual Open Government Training presented by Sara Hedges

FPRA Regular Meeting

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency will consider resolutions to approve or deny the Third Amendment to the King's Landing development agreement and to accept the Western Peninsula Master Plan. Other new business includes an update on the Oaks at Moore's Creek project with a subordination agreement, a final budget amendment for FY 2023-2024, and establishment of a Commercial Facade Grant Program. The consent agenda includes design services for Avenue D ($4,800) and the Sunrise Center 4th floor ($22,500), plus a Smart City Initiative expenditure ($65,000). Board appointments to the CRA Advisory Committee are also scheduled.

• Third Amendment to the King's Landing development agreement (Resolution 25-07)
• Acceptance of the Western Peninsula Master Plan (Resolution 25-08)
• Design services for Avenue D from US 1 to Indian River Drive: $4,800 (Change Order 1 to EDC, Inc.)
• Design services for 4th Floor of Sunrise Center as event venue: $22,500 (Specific Authorization 1 with Architects Design Collaborative)
• Expenditure for Smart City Initiative Phase 3 and 4B: $65,000 to Fort Pierce Utilities Authority

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency denied the developer's request for a subordination and standstill agreement for the Oaks at Moore's Creek project, following staff's recommendation not to proceed. The board also approved several resolutions, including the third amendment to the King's Landing development agreement, the Western Peninsula Master Plan, and the Commercial Facade Grant Program. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Commissioner Curtis Johnson absent.

• Denied subordination and standstill agreement for Oaks at Moore's Creek (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-07, Third Amendment to King's Landing development agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-08, accepting Western Peninsula Master Plan (4-0)
• Approved final budget amendment for FY 2023-2024 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-01, establishing Commercial Facade Grant Program (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-05, appointing Patience Landers to CRA Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-06, appointing Brandon Nobile and Doug Miller to CRA Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 7a and 7c, and item 7b (Sunrise Center design services) (4-0)

Board of Examiners of Contractors **CANCELLED**

This regular meeting of the Fort Pierce Board of Examiners of Contractors, scheduled for April 8, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a site plan for a 94-unit townhome community at 4601 Regina Dr. They will also conduct a final budget amendment for FY 2023-24 on second reading. Consent items include a $390,648 sewer upgrade at Little Jim Camp and a $50,000 agreement with Lincoln Park Main Street. Several resolutions address property sale time extensions and committee appointments.

• Quasi-judicial hearing for 94-unit townhome development at 4601 Regina Dr. (parcel 3403-501-025-000-5)
• Final budget amendment (Ordinance 25-017) for FY 2023-24 General Fund – second reading
• Little Jim Camp Sanitary Improvements awarded to R.K. Contractors, Inc. for up to $390,648.22
• Lincoln Park Main Street services agreement up to $50,000 for Oct 2024–Sep 2025
• Time extensions for sale agreements of 604 S 6th St. and 1204 Avenue E (Resolutions 25-R23 & 25-R24)

The City Commission approved a site plan for a 94-unit townhome community at 4601 Regina Dr., adding a seventh condition requiring dumpster enclosures instead of individual garbage receptacles. The Commission also approved the final FY 2023-24 budget amendment, several board appointments, and time extensions for two surplus property sale agreements. All votes were unanimous except for the two time extension resolutions, which passed 4-1 with Commissioner Taylor dissenting.

• Approved site plan for 94-unit townhome community at 4601 Regina Dr. with 7 conditions (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-017, final FY 2023-24 General Fund budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved $390,648.22 sanitary improvements contract for Little Jim Camp to R.K. Contractors (4-0, Taylor abstained)
• Approved $50,000 agreement with Lincoln Park Main Street, Inc. with quarterly report updates (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R23, time extension for sale agreement at 604 S 6th St. (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-R24, time extension for sale agreement at 1204 Avenue E (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-R27, appointed 8 members to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R31, third amendment to King's Landing development agreement (5-0)

Planning Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a variance request for a billboard. The board will also review minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for billboard variance at 1710 N. 25th Street

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review and discuss the Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies as required by Florida Statute 420.9071. They will hear from an invited guest, St. Lucie County Director of Community Services Jennifer Hance, and consider next steps for submitting the Incentive Strategies Report. The committee will also edit the previously submitted draft report and discuss strategies for the upcoming December 2025 report.

• Approval of February 6, 2025 minutes
• Guest presentation by St. Lucie County Director of Community Services Jennifer Hance
• Review of Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies (F.S. 420.9071)
• Edit previously submitted Incentive Strategies Report
• Discussion of Incentive Strategies (A-K) for December 2025 Report

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved amendments to the 2024 Incentives Strategies Report, which includes recommendations such as creating an Affordable Housing Navigator position, waiving building permit and impact fees for affordable housing, and adopting a housing impact statement form. The report will be reviewed at a special meeting in May 2025 before legal review. The committee also heard a presentation from St. Lucie County on its affordable housing initiatives and public comments from a resident concerned about the lack of affordable housing.

• Approved minutes for February 6, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Incentives Strategies Report amendments (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for May 2025 to approve and adopt the report before legal review
• Continued 2025 Incentives Strategies Report discussions at regular meetings

Special Magistrate Hearing

The Special Magistrate will hear a large docket of code enforcement cases, including identification of compliance or rescheduled cases, public hearings on citations and violations, and requests for fine and lien reductions. Cases span multiple locations across Fort Pierce, such as Jaycee Park, Orange Avenue, and Kings Lane. The meeting will also address a Massey hearing for a fine reduction at 3005 Dunbar St.

• Jaycee Park violation (PK-2025-19 and PK-2024-163)
• Multiple property violations at 1206 Orange Ave (NOOP-2025-00049, 00055, 00057, 00051)
• Fine reduction request for Lillie M Jones EST at 3005 Dunbar St (24-643 CE)
• Violation cases at 1717 S US Highway 1 (CE-2025-9) and 2061 S US Highway 1 (LTCL-2025-00023)
• Several violations on Kings Lane (LTCL-2025-14, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18)

Evaluation Committee Meeting

The City of Fort Pierce Evaluation Committee is meeting to evaluate qualifications submitted under RFQ No. 2025-009 for Community Rating System (CRS) and Climate Resilience services. This is a single-item meeting focused on reviewing proposals for the RFQ.

• RFQ No. 2025-009: Community Rating System and Climate Resilience evaluation

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and a link to external documents. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the text.