February 2024 City Manager's Report

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Contents

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4 Grand Parade 6 Planning Determinations 8 New Homes Needed 10 City Marina 11 Police Officers Honored 12 Building Activities 16 City Volunteers 18 Celebrating Literacy Week 20 Sunrise Theatre 22 City Project Updates 26 Indian Hills Golf Course 28 SeeClickFix Monthly Summary 29 Police Department’s Hunger Fight 30 Great American Clean Up 32 New Businesses 33 Upcoming Events/River Walk Center FEBRUARY 2024

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GRAND PA R A D E

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The Fort Pierce Police Department was honored to take part in the January 15, 2024 Grand Parade honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It truly was wonderful to see so many area residents and visitors come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King, who would have been 95 years old this year. To add to the excitement for parade goers, Police Chief Diane Hobley-Burney was joined by members

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of her Command Staff and our Explorers in passing out colorful beads to those sitting along the parade route down MLK Boulevard from Avenue I to Quincy Avenue.

It was a beautiful day with plenty of friendly smiles, lots of warm hugs and outstanding fellowship we all can be proud of!

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P L A N N I N G D E T E R M I NAT I O N S The City Commission approved the VIVA WEST Site Plan, a two-hundred and twenty-two (222) unit rental community with an amenity center and associated development improvements. The project will be located at 3037 S. Jenkins Road, across from the KOA campgrounds. The proposed community will consist of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom duplexes as well as two-bedroom row houses. This project will share amenities such as a fitness center, business lodge, community room, catering kitchen, pet spa, outdoor grilling areas and more.

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FARRELL COMMUNITIES received City Commission approval for a Site Plan to construct a 488-unit multi-family innovative residential development at 2535 South Kings Highway in Fort Pierce. The proposed development will include 488 apartment units, a new Clubhouse, Pool, Garages, Recreational Courts, new landscaping, drainage improvements, lighting, parking and bicycle spaces for residents and employees. Potential Future Buildings are contemplated as all one-bedroom-unit buildings which will help serve the housing needs of the area, with a commitment to work with employers to provide a housing supply for the local workforce.

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Let’s Help Find These Long-Term Residents Their New Homes The Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center is on a mission to find homes for several animals that have been at the facility since before the City took over management.

Our dogs are all sterilized, vaccinated, and microchipped and are ready to go home!

Adoption fees are waived for these special animals and we provide a certificate for VCA services valued at $200.00.

We are highlighting a few of staff’s favorites in hopes of helping them find their perfect family.

725 DAYS Twix is wonderful on the leash and would be a perfect hiking/adventure dog. She would love an active lifestyle and loves everyone she meets. Twix enjoys her toys too, and would love to have a family she can play with all day.

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1,038 DAYS Rico loves the water and is the perfect beach dog.

Rico would love a family with an active lifestyle and would prefer to be the only dog as he loves attention. He loves his toys and has a special red ball that he takes with him everywhere he goes. Even though for 1,038 days Rico has been living in a kennel, he still has the best personality, and he can make you laugh without even trying. He will be waiting with his big red ball for the perfect family.

916 DAYS Ginger is a couch potato that loves everyone.

She enjoys taking walks and playing with her toys as well as carrying them everywhere she goes. Ginger prefers to be the only dog. If you are Looking for a fellow couch potato/snuggle pup, look no further!

846 DAYS Stella is a very smart dog. She knows her commands well and is housebroken. Stella enjoys taking long walks and would love a family with kids to play with. Stella also loves the water and would make a trip to the beach very exciting. Stella would prefer to be the only dog.

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OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

87

204

144

Monthly Dockage

$172,511.80

$218,349.93

$172,980.68

Transient Dockage

$61,660.48

$120,703.40

$117,326.49

Electricity

$8,656.13

$9,575.89

$9,850.07

Retail

$12,827.53

$18,099.03

$21,980.19

Gas Sales

$34,726.41

$43,415.33

$28,472.83

Diesel Sales

$54,278.62

$147,086.39

$73,457.51

$344,660.97

$557,229.97

$424,067.77

Dockage Reservations

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Officer Robie Troutman

Officer Jorge Goz

Two Fort Pierce Police officers were honored in January for their hard work and dedication.

On January 10, 2024, Officer Robie Troutman was honored at the Crisis Intervention Training (C.I.T.) Appreciation Breakfast at St. Lucie Trail Golf Club.

The others who were honored included Sergeant William Thompson of the Port St. Lucie Police Department, Officer Anthony Perez of the Port St. Lucie Police Department and Deputy Matthew Schwarz of the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.

On January 13, 2024, Officer Jorge Goz was honored during the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 40th Anniversary Commemorative Awards Breakfast at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex at Indian River State College.

Officer Goz, a school resource officer at C.A. Moore Elementary School, was honored alongside fellow 2024 Community Impact Award winners Pastor James H. Sullivan and his wife, Bertha L. Sullivan.

The ceremony was hosted by the Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. and Indian River State College.

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Bravo Supermarket coming soon!

Permits have been submitted for Bravo Supermarket located in Florida Nexus Park near the I-95 and Okeechobee Rd interchange. The change of use and occupancy permit will include a full renovation of the space.

Construction is ongoing at Wallace Hyundai of Fort Pierce. Exterior walls have been erected and the tie beam, a horizontal beam at the top of the wall that connects the columns and provides support to the vertical walls, is being poured.

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Vertical construction has begun for JDA Self Storage located directly behind Aldi on Okeechobee Rd near Jenkins Rd. Foundations have been poured for the elevator sump pits and the remaining ground is being compacted to allow for the preparation of the foundation of the 2-story, 100,000 square foot storage facility.

DECEMBER 2023 BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY

DECEMBER 2023 BUILDING INSPECTION ACTIVITY

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DECEMBER 2023 NEW CONSTRUCTION VALUES $861,913

NEW COMMERCIAL PERMITS

$2,480,000

NEW SITEWORK PERMITS

$1,616,141

NEW SINGLE FAMILY/DUPLEX PERMITS

These figures are based on permits issued in December 2023 for New Construction

DEMOLITIONS

SIGNS

FENCE

STORM SHUTTERS

REROOF

MISC PERMITS

RESIDENTIAL REPAIR

NEW RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL REPAIR

DECEMBER 2023 PLAN REVIEW PROCESSING TIME

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CITY VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are the lifeblood of our City, and the dedication of the South Beach (SB) Beach & Parks Volunteers is truly commendable.

In 2023, they collectively worked an impressive 2,302.5 hours, marking the second-highest number of hours since records began being kept in 2015 after 16

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the group had already worked for six years prior. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, they persevered, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining the beauty of the nine parks/beach accesses and over four miles of beaches in South Beach from the bridge to the south city limits.

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Since the group’s inception, the City of Fort Pierce has been a steadfast source of support and appreciation, with the Public Works Department now notably providing consistent assistance.

The City of Fort Pierce extends our sincerest gratitude to all volunteers, including those from SB Beach & Parks Volunteers, for their selfless contributions.

Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and Fort Pierce is brighter because of you.

For information on how to get involved or to organize a volunteer group, please call or text the SB Beach & Parks Volunteers coordinator, Charlene Adair, at 772285-3757 or visit the city’s website at www.cityoffortpierce.com. There are opportunities throughout the City.

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Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!

The Fort Pierce Police Department was honored to have our officers read to local students as part of Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!

On January 25, 2024, Deputy Chief Robert Ridle, Major Eric Chan, Major Michael Santiago, Detective Kevin Mohamed and Officer Julia Viciere visited Fairlawn Elementary Magnet School. The students enjoyed hearing a variety of stories and had the chance to ask questions afterwards.

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On January 26, 2024, Officer Damian Spotts and Officer Alberto Delgado visited with students at the Learning Center Academy to read to their VPK class. The excited children were treated to a special story about “The Little Butterfly That Could,” which taught them that anything is possible as long as they try. As a special bonus, the children also were treated to a tour of one of our police patrol vehicles.

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SUNRISE THEATRE The Sunrise Theatre Foundation is a lifeline to our historic Theatre, providing fundraising and bringing awareness to the youth of our community about the performing arts.

The Foundation and the staff at the Sunrise have been working closely together for the past few years and the relationship continues to grow. Both groups have one main goal in mind, the success of the historic Sunrise Theatre. One event recently hosted together was the previously reported Speakeasy that many are still talking about.

Working together, substantial funds were raised for the Theatre and over 500 guests enjoyed a stunning evening at the Sunrise.

That success paved the way for more shows for our youth and funded much needed items for the Theatre. Operating and maintaining our 100-year-old building 20

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is a daunting task, but with the extra hands and hearts of the Foundation, a new projector was acquired! This improvement will entice greater acts, and avoids potential rental costs, which helps reduce operating expenses. This is just one of many improvements and acquisitions the Theatre looks forward to in efforts to enhance the experience for its patrons and guests.

The Sunrise Theatre Foundation continues to work towards expanding the children’s programs, enhancing the Theatre’s experiences, and hosting another main event for 2024! If you were amazed by the Speakeasy event, the Sunrise Theatre and the Sunrise Theatre Foundation will be hosting another amazing event this summer you should look forward to for 2024 – Studio 117 ~ Stay tuned!!!

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CITY PROJECT UPDATES

Ohio Avenue (US Highway 1 to 11th Street)

Storm Drainage Installation

Construction of Phase I (Sunrise to 11th Street) is underway. The potable water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer have been completed with street lighting conduit currently underway. The proposed roadway improvements include new drainage, potable water, and sanitary sewer collection systems along with a new roadway, curb & gutter, sidewalks, streetlighting, and limited landscaping.

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Avenue D and Means Court Public Parking Lot Project design is complete. Anticipate advertising for bids in February 2024.

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2023 Annual Resurfacing Contract The contractor has signed the contract, and it is in review by the City Attorney for Mayor signature and final execution. Staff is preparing the 2024 list of streets for resurfacing in the hopes of finishing both 2023 roads and 2024 roads at the same time.

2023 Annual Pavement Marking Contract The striping work on Delaware Avenue and Okeechobee Road is complete. Financial close out remains.

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CITY PROJECT UPDATES

Indian Hills Golf Course Site Expansion Phase I The proposed site expansion of the Indian Hills Golf Course includes Phase I development consisting of four (4) Pickleball Courts, paved parking lot for 36 vehicles, pervious paver golf cart staging area, landscaping, parking lot lighting, and utility connections for the Phase II improvements. Phase II improvements include the construction of a new clubhouse and golf cart barn.

Phase I is currently being advertised for bids with a bid opening date scheduled for February 21, 2024. Construction is anticipated for June 2024 with construction completion estimated to be in November 2024.

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Avenue D (Indian River Drive to 29th Street) A coordination meeting with FDOT was held on January 22, 2024. The City is preparing certifications for utility clearance and environmental compliance. Final edits to the bid package continue. The City is awaiting a funding agreement from FDOT for approval and signature.

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Jaycee Park Floating Boat Docks

Floating Boat Docks – Post Construction Aerial View

Construction completed. Working on close-out documents for submittal to ACOE and FDEP.

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Indian Hills Golf Course Mother Nature has been extremely cooperative with us this Fall!! With all of the rain in the area over the past few months in conjunction with all of the Organic Fertilizers we have been applying, we have continued to remain nice and green and healthy in spite of the cooler, overcast days. We have been applying a new chemical to combat the goose grass that has plagued the course for years. The benefit of this product is that we are seeing results in just ONE APPLICATION, saving us both time and money.

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We have had an excellent start to our Fiscal Year with Revenue in excess of $125,000 above last year through Mid-January. In addition to being extremely busy, we have strived to achieve a fantastic pace of play where you can be finished with 18 holes in under 4 hours even on our busiest days. We

have been fortunate to have added several groups that had previously been playing regularly at other golf courses in the area.

Our Indian Hills Savings Card can be purchased by Fort Pierce residents for the low fee of $50. With the Savings Card, a player will save 20% off EVERY ROUND for an entire year from the date of purchase.

Word of mouth is our greatest form of advertising, so we ask if you’ve played here and enjoyed the changes we’re making, please tell a friend….or two! If there’s something we can improve upon…tell US so we can keep getting better! We thank all of our members and guests for their support, and we ask that you please “Like” and “Follow Us” on Facebook or Instagram to see almost daily updates on the golf course and our ongoing maintenance projects.

NOVEMBER 2023

DECEMBER 2023

3,510

4,068

Golf Fees

$95,799.02

$126,081.80

Range Tokens

$3,384.43

$4,155.31

Membership Fees

$5,733.45

$9,903.45

Food & Beverages

$10,911.80

$8,394.16

Merchandise

$5,400.70

$6,157.50

$121,229.40

$154,692.22

Golf Rounds

TOTAL

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CATEGORY

CLOSED

DTA

DTC

CREATED

CLOSED

DTA

DTC

DISTRICT 2

CREATED

DISTRICT 1

Living in a Structure without Utilities

1

1

0.0

10.0

-

-

-

-

Abandoned Vehicle

-

-

-

-

2

1

1.3

2.9

Animal Control

-

-

-

-

1

0

9.8

0.0

General

5

1

4.9

5.0

5

4

1.0

14.5

Illegal Dumping

2

0

6.2

0.0

-

-

-

-

Outside Storage/Junk/Trash

2

0

0.7

0.0

1

1

0.0

5.0

Drainage Issues

-

-

-

-

1

0

0.0

0.0

Traffic Signal

-

-

-

-

2

1

11.7

11.7

Pothole

-

-

-

-

2

1

1.2

1.3

Street Light

-

-

-

-

2

1

4.1

1.3

Street Sign

-

-

-

-

2

0

0.4

0.0

Trash and Recycling

1

1

0.0

5.5

6

5

0.8

1.7

TOTALS

11

3

3.2

6.8

24

14

2.3

6.3

Please use this link to view a map of the Fort Pierce City Commission Election Districts: https://cityoffortpierce.com/DocumentCenter/ View/22378/City-Election-Distircts-Map-2022

BUILDING DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY RESPONSE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS

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On January 24, 2024, the Fort Pierce Police Department was honored to join with the staff at Coggin BMW Treasure Coast, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office and Hunger Fight to package thousands of meals for Title 1 elementary schools in Fort Pierce. Everyone worked together to create cheesy rice meal packets, with some friendly competitions going on between tables to see who could create the most. Volunteers rang bells and cheered whenever a box was filled with packets – a sight that thrilled Hunger Fight’s Suzanne Lamoutte. She said every 100 boxes of pouches provides 17,000 meals – a feat that couldn’t be accomplished without community support.

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WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES 1705 S OCEAN DR LLC

ISLAND RESTORATION

670 HERNANDO DRIVE LLC

JUICE A PEEL LLC

9TH ST FOOD MARKET

KING TV NETWORK INC

ALDI (FLORIDA) LLC

LASHES BY JILLIAN, LLC

ASHLYTICS DIGITAL MARKETING

MEYER LURES, LLC

C INGRAM AUTO LLC

PEACOCK CLAY LLC

CALLAWAY & PRICE, INC

PUTTIN ON THE GLITZ III LLC

COLDWELL BANKER PARADISE

RIVI ASSOCIATES, LLC

EL REY BARBER SHOP 2

RODRIGUEZ PAVEMENTS

FIRST CHOICE THERAPEUTIC CENTER INC ROSA'S CUSTOM PAINTING LLC FRISBEE, PATRECE

SMOKE CITY 772 LLC

GLORIA ROA BODIN PA

SONNY TAX & INSURANCE SERVICES LLC

ICONIC SMART BIZ CONSULTING FIRM LLC STAGEFRIGHT ACADEMY, LLC INNER REINS COUNSELING LLC

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Upcoming

Events

▪ Every Wednesday - Green Market - Marina Square 12 pm-6:30 pm ▪ Every Saturday - Jazz Market - Marina Square 8 am-1 pm

▪ Every Saturday - Downtown Farmer’s Market - Marina Square 8 am-12 pm

Classes

$1,600.16

Park Permits

$1,721.95

Special Events

$2,025.00

Facility

$8,306.12

TOTAL

$13,653.23

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