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- Ordinance 25-017 (Second reading): Approved an amendment to the city’s FY 2023–24 budget (final budget amendment). Motion and second on second reading; roll-call vote in favor by all commissioners present. Outcome: approved on second reading.

- Consent agenda remainder (items not pulled): Approved by roll call (items not otherwise pulled by commissioners).

- Consent item B (Little Gym Camp sanitary improvements): Approved award to RK Contractors Inc. not to exceed $390,648.22 (recusal by Commissioner Price; Commissioner Taylor abstained). Outcome: approved. (See separate article for details.)

- Consent item C (Lincoln Park Main Street): Approved agreement for services Oct. 1, 2024–Sept. 30, 2025, for up to $50,000, with the additional requirement that Lincoln Park Main Street and city staff present quarterly in-person updates to the commission; roll-call approval. Outcome: approved.

- Quasi-judicial site plan (Treasure Townhomes, 4601 Regina Drive): Approved site plan for 94 fee-simple townhome units with staff conditions and the developer’s agreement to provide an on-site dumpster enclosure; roll-call approval. Outcome: approved (see separate article for details).

- Resolution 25-R-23 (605 South Sixth Street): Approved developer’s request for extension of time to meet permit submission milestone (new deadline if granted: June 28, 2025). Motion passed on roll call; one commissioner voted no. Outcome: extension granted.

- Resolution 25-R-24 (1204 Avenue E): Approved developer’s request for extension due to property-appraiser combination/tax timing and need to present updated plans to Historic Preservation; roll-call approval. Outcome: extension granted.

- Resolution 25-R-27 (Affordable Housing Advisory Committee appointments): Commission certified appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee by voice/ballot process; slate approved by roll call.

- Resolutions 25-R-28, 25-R-29, 25-R-30 (board appointments): Commission approved appointments to the Board of Adjustment (Renella Mitchell), the Planning Board (Ryan Collins), and Parks Advisory Committee (Mary Durkin) respectively. Outcomes: approved by roll call.

- Resolution 25-R-31 (King’s Landing third amendment): Approved the third amendment to the King’s Landing agreement; roll-call approval. Outcome: approved (see separate article for details).

Votes recorded in meeting minutes reflect roll-call tallies as announced at the time of each vote. Where commissioners recused or abstained, that is noted in the minutes and reflected in each item’s outcome. If an item was discussed at length, staff was directed to return with revised contract language, additional documentation or follow-up reports as noted in the commission’s motions.

For text of ordinances, resolutions and official minutes, see the City Clerk’s office or the city website.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fort Pierce - City Commission Regular Meeting - Apr 07, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal actions taken by the Fort Pierce City Commission on April 7, including ordinance adoption, surplus-property extensions, appointments and consent approvals.","taxTitle","Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida","taxId",55008,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612103,"Commission approves third amendment to King's Landing agreement, tightening closing and performance terms",3435,5575000,9010000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892507-96a062a5000d22daf4afc6114adf3cbc&start=5575&end=9010","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892507-96a062a5000d22daf4afc6114adf3cbc/thumbnail_5575000.jpg","/articles/6612103/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/Commission-approves-third-amendment-to-Kings-Landing-agreement-tightening-closing-and-performance-terms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612103-47d355ba1e921b699ef6a1fd25adbd71/orig.mp4?Expires=1770996128&Signature=b5qvvO~DfMfIYB~5LFTq2ysfWCaqHOIUX93C7UA-AvNfhDSXZrV3uXs8MlbqwviRWbRP0Pr~rEQGzDUGvUuql9wg1VZO7zT2Dr1RcH-IjTkthu69ZuLjarYfxSkQXGZmqQPtnUX0iNuKnDemMr8xwB-oaXLXYkaV7230i~aoi6R-WT5I9~lRKBOfOkvcNZpKoosxE~hxHD8t6UDJJkXZGm8wvyb01BsJvf3PoJyA2UaLXHqjo6CBqrRsm1MyLH00LrFeN4e~IhVP~h7lmI2tVGFgNt2XjinsZKUIRTLAwM3J8eHd1rsFZY5UodlDMiyxQfcqLyBK0Eo6dQccMUvAMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce City Commission on April 7 approved a third amendment to the King’s Landing amended and restated development agreement, a major milestone in the long-running downtown redevelopment effort.

The amendment, negotiated among the city, seller Audubon Development Inc. and buyer Live Oak Holdings Group LLC, sets clearer expectations for assignment procedures, strengthens performance-bond timing and valuation requirements, and removes an automatic cure period in certain failure-to-close scenarios. Under the amendment, if the purchasing transaction fails to close, the city may more directly exercise reversionary rights after limited review; Audubon agreed it would not contest an immediate exercise of reversion except where the city’s actions were unreasonable and caused the failure to close.

City attorney staff told the commission the amendment asks Live Oak to post performance bonds within 30 days of permit issuance, tied to an updated valuation. The amendment also requires the purchaser and project partners to provide closing and assignment documents to the city 60 days before closing to ensure necessary reversionary and other protective language is included.

Representatives of Live Oak and Audubon attended the meeting and provided the quarterly update required by the underlying agreement. Live Oak’s principal, Bill Ware, said the Marriott franchise application is in process, a refreshed term sheet between Mainsail (the operator) and Marriott is under review, and the development team submitted an updated site-plan rendition to city staff the morning of April 7.

“Every step that we’re taking on the creation of this site plan includes the collaboration and input from every department within the city,” Ware said, and said the project team has committed continuing predevelopment capital and coordination with county and college partners. Audubon’s counsel said the city and developers had worked through the amendment’s terms over recent weeks to reach language acceptable to all parties.

Commissioners debated the merits of approving an amendment that accelerates the city’s ability to exercise reversionary rights if the purchase fails to close. Supporters said the revised terms protect the city from lengthy litigation and allow the project to move forward; opponents questioned exposure to market and financing risk. Several commissioners said the city could face prolonged litigation and cost if it revoked the agreement, while noting the amendment seeks a faster remedy than previous versions.

After debate, the commission approved the third amendment by roll-call vote. Staff said the amendment does not itself authorize construction but aligns contractual responsibilities and timelines among the parties. The commission heard the quarterly project update as part of the agenda and directed staff and the development team to continue coordination on site plans, permitting and grant/incentive work.","The commission approved a third amendment to the King's Landing development agreement that clarifies assignment and closing terms, tightens performance bond requirements and shortens cure periods for defaults; developers and partners reviewed a quarterly status update at the meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612107,"Commission approves 94-unit Treasure Townhomes on Regina Drive with condition for on-site dumpster",2108,3760000,5868000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892507-96a062a5000d22daf4afc6114adf3cbc&start=3760&end=5868","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892507-96a062a5000d22daf4afc6114adf3cbc/thumbnail_3760000.jpg","/articles/6612107/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/Commission-approves-94-unit-Treasure-Townhomes-on-Regina-Drive-with-condition-for-on-site-dumpster","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612107-af8ef06a70adbd087f2665ba5db82b74/orig.mp4?Expires=1770996128&Signature=S-CvFFH4AIq0U0a7nD~bVRIwCA64I7lt0oflBtBGQOV-yjGYmI11Iui8kfLO6ldf6OUKDmhzxHoT6r0kR34Gxtj4zijclAeTKWfYJlJiFTBi2NBNr1lsR2edf0CltQg3cKO7gVDhEPzLQkF0K63rURTE8Z04R229iBVTahR1mTcm8Db4WDyDLENsUNE1CYFbYrws4N5NlnY6aO93AB-Q6cfEZFL3hRvfO2gEiZXWzJh-DmjwaAc4CIYyl8EBc5FQReWpc3cJI~j9m8-A3TjpPa08tWJIBANsoHD3y8QXMpxQSpeM8d762XvjUYiLVtcq9JEqAoJhGtPbosFx0Oqipg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce City Commission on April 7 approved a site plan for Treasure Townhomes, a 94-unit fee-simple townhome development at 4601 Regina Drive, subject to staff’s six standard conditions and an added condition that the developer provide an on-site dumpster enclosure rather than individual curbside trash cans.

City planning staff described the project as a 9.574-acre development of 94 fee-simple units assembled into 15 buildings. Staff confirmed the proposal met zoning and landscaping requirements and noted that the Planning Board recommended approval 6–0 on March 10. The commission’s approval included required conditions such as a landscape maintenance agreement, an updated environmental assessment, sidewalks along Poinsettia Avenue and Wetherby, tree mitigation for city-regulated trees, submittal of addresses for each unit prior to building permit application, and a city disclaimer about state and federal permit requirements.

During deliberations commissioners and staff focused on waste collection, stormwater and road improvements. Planning staff said sidewalks would be installed along both Poinsettia and Wetherby and that the developer was coordinating required roadway work with the county because Regina Drive is a county right of way. The applicant, represented by George Messimer of Kotler and Hearing and developer representatives, told the commission the design included more parking than code requires; units would each have single-car garages but additional parking spaces were provided after the developer’s assessment of resident needs.

Commissioners questioned whether individual unit trash cans would create multiple curbside pickups and traffic disruption in a compact development. Public works staff advised that adding 94 city curbside pickups could strain routes and recommended on-site dumpsters sized for front-load collection. The developer agreed to modify the plan to provide a dumpster enclosure on site; the motion to approve included that change.

Other conditions imposed by the commission require a tree mitigation survey and coordination with the city arborist, submission of unit addresses before building permits, and confirmation that required state or federal permits are obtained during the building-permit process. The developer said Waste Management had signaled it could service the community but that final arrangements could involve city pickup or a private hauler depending on the final dumpster configuration. The commission approved the site plan on a roll-call vote with one commissioner congratulating the developer and welcoming the project to Fort Pierce.

The approval allows the applicant to proceed to building-permit review and subsequent construction; staff said the developer’s site plan resubmittal will be subject to technical review, historic-preservation review where applicable, and planning-board recommendations as required.","The city commission approved a site plan for Treasure Townhomes, a 94-unit fee-simple townhome development at 4601 Regina Drive, with conditions including a documented on-site dumpster enclosure to avoid curbside collection complexity.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612111,"Fort Pierce commission approves $390,648 sewer work at Little Gym property; commissioner recuses from vote",768,1007000,1775000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892507-96a062a5000d22daf4afc6114adf3cbc&start=1007&end=1775","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892507-96a062a5000d22daf4afc6114adf3cbc/thumbnail_1007000.jpg","/articles/6612111/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/Fort-Pierce-commission-approves-390648-sewer-work-at-Little-Gym-property-commissioner-recuses-from-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612111-0f4a228c1239ac797d15bda2c95d98d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770996128&Signature=LG-L~6kqfhRgw9HFLXkexr6Loxw0-9Dx3FbpFIgP7SUnOm-shXBYN2yPvZr3vtpvPpVdZbe3yTwVnQYDX99wB4MPNgjnqpRfsD6hw4otqNrCrqW50w32n7cP58Tq9OJb1LIpLQr6vksJ5PBq7nuyvshh28pRO3GeC-AEReUGxWQwbbv00QEdQLnHRLw6tievsNPKMtR1cWJLASoyQT-bIpW2Zr6dmLaf2hYUmzvt42ZxpOPUqo28KqhjPljxWfbQQPYpioDx7DYhpLqhAkR8ZhVYElX~4rmaXBdBqyh4MrqrFrercTYFBO-KeOVLYPUYP-VHDo00l7sHzEeiRmMY8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce City Commission voted April 7 to award a construction contract to RK Contractors Inc. not to exceed $390,648.22 to install sanitary sewer improvements serving the Little Gym property, a city-owned parcel whose operations have been the subject of prior commission debate.

Commissioner Price announced a perceived conflict and recused himself from the discussion and the vote. Commissioners discussed project scope, environmental risks, funding and oversight before approving the award. Commissioner Broderick moved approval and the motion passed on roll call with Commissioner Taylor recorded as abstaining; other commissioners voted yes.

Commissioner Broderick and others said the $390,648.22 expenditure demands public explanation because the property is city-owned but is operated as a private enterprise; Broderick said the public should understand the city’s financial commitment to a site that will likely remain privately operated. “We’re now being asked to expend close to $400,000 in essence to continue the operation of a private enterprise,” Broderick said.

Commissioner Gaines said the city’s primary duty is to the asset and to protecting the adjacent waterway. “As the owner of that property, we have a duty to make sure that this sewer line is right and protect that waterway,” Gaines said, while stressing she was “not happy” with the price but would vote to proceed to avoid environmental risks.

City staff told the commission the funds are currently earmarked from federal Build Back Better or similar federal recovery/ARPA-related funds and are encumbered for this project; staff said the project remains within the federal program deadlines and will be reimbursable under those grants.

Engineering staff said the project has two bids and the low bidder’s price was substantially less than the other bid; the contract includes a 60-day completion timeline. Commissioners requested staff to pursue any available grant opportunities in addition to using the earmarked federal funds. The commission also discussed the importance of strong project management to avoid costly change orders while the project is underway.

The motion to approve authorizes city staff to execute a construction contract with RK Contractors Inc. in an amount not to exceed $390,648.22, with the City’s engineering department assigned to manage the work and to return to the commission if substantial changes are needed.

Vote: roll-call approval with one recusal and one abstention.","The commission approved a $390,648.22 contract for sanitary sewer improvements to a city-owned parcel used by Little Gym. Commissioners debated use of federal funds, environmental concerns and oversight; one commissioner recused for a perceived conflict.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612116,"Fort Pierce commission approves $50,000 for Lincoln Park Main Street with tighter reporting requirements",3317,324000,3641000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892507-96a062a5000d22daf4afc6114adf3cbc&start=324&end=3641","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892507-96a062a5000d22daf4afc6114adf3cbc/thumbnail_324000.jpg","/articles/6612116/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/Fort-Pierce-commission-approves-50000-for-Lincoln-Park-Main-Street-with-tighter-reporting-requirements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612116-182bf3064dc80915aa5c56bcdb338e8a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770996128&Signature=n-MEQZrq3v6x4YeBJ41ak3EJ0q9j~w~wgI37844ut8Qop608FMwhKTZwktjnseVMrW-kAdWZ82EB7pc~fofxCeAKBwrNhytPMKViOsRJgWg7m0FUM96a69W1ZjsOdlQ7lsz9EBEmujLBCcGcIBMlB4AZcwdE5sm559asTdMB6WngJ1CgHSIewSrmB2MyOEyPLdqgf-Q~zfVh-czGmvQU6Z6TwpC7ND-OOgG2jatw5mHXjT-YScPPbqMr5V9LPGwTcXFY0aHmnvGueabOkx7v98Ps1FEMay9HAPHi5TLmdqUN7GVd4uRgn2WIyKeNNq7YaRcO7OUQ4VQlp4A24pJKkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Fort Pierce Commission on April 7 approved a one-year service agreement with Lincoln Park Main Street for up to $50,000, but only after commissioners demanded more regular public reporting and stronger accountability measures.

The commission voted to approve the contract, with the condition that Lincoln Park Main Street and city staff provide quarterly in-person presentations to the commission rather than the biannual updates that were in the draft agreement.

The decision followed nearly an hour of public comment in which several speakers criticized Lincoln Park Main Street’s transparency and results. “They don’t have a webpage. They don’t have a phone number. They don’t have a physical address,” said Rick Reed, who gave his address as 2625 South U.S. 1 and urged the commission to “follow the money.” Another resident, Chris Gardner of 207 Orange Avenue, said the city could use the funds for police, roads and other core services instead of discretionary grants.

Lincoln Park Main Street representatives pushed back in public comment. “All of our funds are accountable,” said Pamela Carrithers, who said the organization provides quarterly profit-and-loss reports, receipts and canceled checks and that the group’s 990s are prepared by an outside firm.

Commissioners said they supported Main Street work in general but wanted stronger enforcement of benchmarks. “We’re going to have to make some hard cuts coming up soon,” Commissioner Gaines said, adding that groups receiving city money must “meet certain parameters” and be held accountable for every penny. Commissioner Broderick, who moved approval of the item with the added reporting condition, said the commission needs to “give them a chance” but also to see measurable deliverables.

City staff told the commission the awards are not being paid from the general fund this year and that quarterly written reports would be submitted; the commission asked staff to put the quarterly presentations on future agendas so the public could also hear updates.

Commissioners also discussed the city’s broader practice of funding outside agencies, saying it should receive more scrutiny during the next budget cycle. Several commissioners suggested a review of all outside funding to determine whether it delivers “a return on our money.”

The contract approved on April 7 covers the period Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2025, and ties payments to deliverables. City staff said payments are not automatic and can be withheld if benchmarks are missed. The motion passed on a roll call vote with all commissioners voting in favor.

The commission directed staff to negotiate the contract language to require the new quarterly in-person presentations and return a modified final agreement for administrative execution.

The Lincoln Park Main Street item was considered alongside a separate Fort Pierce Main Street contract that staff said will return later with similar reporting expectations. The Commission also encouraged Lincoln Park Main Street to hold open board meetings and improve public communications so residents can see the organization’s work directly.","After heated public comment and questioning from commissioners, the City of Fort Pierce approved a $50,000 service agreement for Lincoln Park Main Street but required quarterly public presentations and stronger deliverables tied to payments.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Fort Pierce commission, April 7, 2025

Commission approves third amendment to King's Landing agreement, tightening closing and performance terms

Commission approves 94-unit Treasure Townhomes on Regina Drive with condition for on-site dumpster

Fort Pierce commission approves $390,648 sewer work at Little Gym property; commissioner recuses from vote

Fort Pierce commission approves $50,000 for Lincoln Park Main Street with tighter reporting requirements