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City Council approves grants and contracts

Port St. LucieDec 1, 20253 min read

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The City Council approved a wide set of routine actions, including grants, contracts, a community development report, and a special exception for a 150-foot monopole tower. Council also tabled one resolution for later review and approved a federal-aid agreement for a shared-use path repair project.

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The Council approved multiple funding items and service contracts that support city operations, public safety, environmental cleanup, and infrastructure work. It also approved the city’s annual Community Development Block Grant performance report, which documents how grant funds were used and opens a public comment period. A special exception was granted for a 150-foot monopole tower in a general-use zoning area, with conditions including removal if unused for 12 months and a $15,000 removal bond or letter of credit. One resolution about an updated project list was postponed to a later meeting.

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Approved the Community Development Block Grant 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report and opened a 2-week public comment period.
Approved a special exception for a 150-foot monopole tower in the General Use zoning district for the FPL Savannah Substation Cell Tower project, with removal and bonding conditions.
Approved a Local Agency Program agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for federal funds to rehabilitate the asphalt shared-use path on the east side of SE Green River Parkway from SE Walton Rd. to the Martin County line.
Tabled Resolution 25-R91 to the December 8, 2025 City Council meeting.
Approved multiple consent agenda items, including grants totaling $15,000, $25,000, and $28,133.66 and several contracts and amendments.

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Dec 1, 2025, 1:00 PMCouncil Chambers, City Hallcompleted

*Following the 9:00 AM Special City Council Meeting*

Agenda

Meeting Called to Order
Roll Call
Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations and Special Presentations
Public to be Heard
Additions or Deletions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of the November 4, 2025 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Award Contract #20250181 for the Disposal of Mercury Float Switches to Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC.
Approve the 2025-2026 Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Litter Control & Prevention Grant Agreement for $15,000 with Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful (KPSLB)
Accept the Award for the Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program in the Amount of $25,000 and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Award Agreement
Accept the FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAGC) Program-Countywide Solicitation Award in the amount of $28,133.66 and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Award Agreement
Approval to Participate in the GSA Cooperative Contract #GS-07F-0482Y for a Custom Training Ammunition Combat (TAC) House by Action Target Inc. under City Contract #20260070.
Approve Contract #20260055 for TG 360 Lightning Predictive System with Thor Guard, Inc.
Award Contract #20250229 for Furniture Moving Services.
Approval to Participate in the GSA Contract #47QTCA25D002W with Woolpert, Inc., City Master Professional Service Agreement #20260073 for Risk Framework Development.
Approve Amendment #1 to Contract #20230050 for Biosolids (Dewatered Sludge) Hauling Services Related to Wastewater Treatment.
Approve Amendment #15 to Contract #20190112 for the Design Services for the Floresta Improvement Phases 2 & 3.
Award Contract #20250198 for the Wilderness Trail Construction Project.
Second Reading of Ordinances
Other Public Hearings
Approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2024-2025 & Opening of the Public Hearing and 2-week Public Comment Period
First Reading of Ordinances, Public Hearing
Resolutions
Resolution 25-R78, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, a Resolution Granting a Special Exception Use to Allow a 150 Foot Monopole Tower in the General Use (GU) Zoning District per Section 158.213 of the Zoning Code of Ordinances for a Project Known as FPL Savannah Substation Cell Tower (P24-131).
Resolution 25-R90, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into and Execute a Local Agency Program Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for Federal Funds Concerning the Rehabilitation of Asphalt Shared Use Path on the East Side of SE Green River Parkway from SE Walton Rd. to the Martin County Line
Resolution 25-R91, Resolution of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Amending Resolution 24-R43 by Replacing Its Exhibit “B” with an Updated Project List; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing an Effective Date.
Unfinished Business
New Business
Hear a Presentation on the Love Your Block Program, A Year in Review
City Manager's Report
Councilmembers Report on Committee Assignments
Public to be Heard - (if necessary as determined by City Council at conclusion of public to be heard)
Adjourn
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Approval of the Consent Agenda

City Council approves grants and contracts

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