Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting (2026-11-10)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM St. Lucie County Commission Chambers 2300 Virginia Avenue 3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building Fort Pierce, FL 34982 BOARD MEMBERS District No. 4, Chair JAMIE FOWLER District No. 2, Vice-Chair LARRY LEET District No. 1 JAMES CLASBY District No. 3 ERIN LOWRY District No. 5 CATHY TOWNSEND Mission Statement Committed To Service, Focused On Our Future, Grounded By Tradition *Final on 11/4

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES – The agenda will typically determine the order of business conducted at today’s Board meeting. However, the final order of agenda and items heard is to be determined by the Chair. INVOCATION‐PLEDGE – To bring order and decorum, the BOCC begins its meetings with an invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Participation is voluntary. PUBLIC COMMENT – Time is allotted at the beginning of each regular meeting for general public comment. CONSENT AGENDA – These items are considered routine in nature, are reviewed by BOCC members in advance, and typically do not require BOCC comment and may be voted on with one motion. There is no separate discussion or individual vote on these items unless requested by a BOCC Member. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public hearings will commence at or as soon as possible after the advertised time. In no event will public hearings commence prior to the advertised time. These items are heard at Regular or Special BOCC meetings and are normally scheduled for the first and third Tuesday of the month, or as soon thereafter as possible. As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order of presentation is: (1) Staff presentation (2) Applicant presentation (3) BOCC questions for Staff and/or Applicant (4) Public comment, (5) further discussion and action by the BOCC. REGULAR AGENDA – Items appearing on the Regular Agenda require BOCC direction, a policy decision, or are otherwise of significance necessitating separate attention and action. Agenda items may consist of proposals for new County policies, adjustment of budgets, requests to approve contracts with vendors for services, and items as requested for presentation and approved through County Administration and the BOCC. COMMISSIONER UPDATES – These items are presented by an individual BOCC Members as necessary. BOCC Members will use this time to highlight items of interest that impact their districts or special items of interest they feel warrants the attention of the St. Lucie County community. MEETINGS – All BOCC meetings are open to the public and are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m., unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virigina Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The BOCC schedules and notices additional workshops throughout the year as necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the Human Resources Department at 772‐462‐1456, HumanResources@stlucieco.gov or TDD 772‐462‐1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e RULES OF DECORUM FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PURPOSE: Pursuant to Sections 125.01(1)(a) and 286.0114, F.S., this policy sets forth the rules of decorum for public participation at the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Meetings (Rules of Decorum). These Rules of Decorum are adopted to ensure a positive and productive environment that is conducive to good order and discipline which in turn will enhance the democratic process, individual rights of expression, engaging conversations and mutual respect for shared ideas. As used in these Rules of Decorum, decorum means propriety and good taste in conduct or behavior. The St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has numerous public meetings that include, but are limited to, Regular, Informal (Workshops), and Special meetings. Having set rules, policies, and guidelines are paramount in maintaining a civil, respectful, and a courteous environment during government proceedings, which ensure support of and respect for an open, fair, transparent decision-making process. A. General Guidelines for Appearance Before the BOCC 1. Individuals may participate in the public meeting process. 2. Individuals wishing to speak must adhere to these Rules of Decorum. 3. Individuals will be recognized by the BOCC Chair. 4. Individuals will approach the podium and provide their name, address, and/or associated organization (if applicable). 5. Individuals will be provided with three (3) minutes and a representative of an organization has five (5) minutes to speak during Public Comment and during Public Hearings. 6. Individuals will direct all comments directly to the BOCC. All remarks will be directed to the BOCC as a body and not to any one person or commissioner. 7. Individuals will address all BOCC Members by their proper title. 8. Individuals will limit comments to a proposition before the BOCC, or a subject matter related to county government related items. Individuals should make comments concise and to the point and present any data or evidence they wish the BOCC to consider. 9. Comments in support or opposition to candidates for public office are not pertinent to the BOCC’s duties. This includes any speaker identifying himself or herself as a candidate for public office. 10. No person may speak more than once on the same subject unless granted permission by the Chair. 11. Individuals will observe the timer device located directly under the microphone at the podium. Lights indicate the following: Green: Indicates commencement of addressing the BOCC. Yellow: Indicates the individual has one (1) minute left and should begin to close their comments. Red: Indicates time has expired and the individual needs to end their remarks. 12. Once time has expired individuals must cordially leave the podium and return to their seat. 13. The Chair has the discretion to either extend or reduce the time limits for public comment based on the number of speakers. To ensure the orderly conduct of meetings, if a large number of individuals wish to speak for public comment on a topic, the BOCC may require that one representative of a group or faction on a specific proposition be permitted to address the BOCC, rather than all members of such groups or factions, and/or the Chair may designate a specified period of time for public comment. 14. Individuals who are not able to attend a scheduled meeting may submit a public comment via the St. Lucie County Web Page at https://stluciecounty.formstack.com/forms/public_comment_form.

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e B. Speakers Decorum 1. Speakers will: a. Conduct themselves in a respectful manner. b. Be clear and concise. c. Be civil in nature (polite, courteous and respectful). d. Address the BOCC directly. d. Speak into the microphone. 2. Speakers will NOT: a. Make comments of a personal nature regarding others. b. Shout, yell, or /scream. c. Use obscene or disruptive language. d. Make complaints, remarks, personal attacks or inflammatory comments against any public official or staff member. e. Members of the audience will not be allowed to enter the public meeting discussion from their seats. Individuals wishing to speak must follow the proper etiquette, approach the podium, and be recognized by the Chair. f. Individuals in attendance may not interfere with or interrupt the orderly procedure of the BOCC, any BOCC Member, or the person speaking whom the Chair has properly recognized. C. Audience Decorum 1. Turn off or silence all devices. 2. Refrain from inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior. 3. Refrain from private conversations. 4. Restrict disruptive commotion when transiting meeting spaces. 5. To ensure the safety of the public, campaign placards, banners or signs will NOT be permitted in the Chambers. 6. Refrain from disorderly or boisterous conduct to include but not be limited to: a. Applause b. Whistling c. Stamping of feet d. Booing e. Threatening dialogue f. Slanderous utterance g. Actions that impede the orderly conduct of a meeting D. Enforcement of the Rules of Decorum 1. The BOCC Chair is responsible for maintaining and enforcing the Rules of Decorum. 2. Individuals who do not adhere to the Rules of Decorum will receive an initial warning from the Chair to cease and desist in order to restore order. 3. If an individual continues to breach the Rules of Decorum, the Chair may order the individual to relinquish the podium and/or leave the public meeting. 4. If any person refuses to leave following an order to leave, the Chair may order the Law Enforcement on duty to remove them from the public meeting. Any person who disrupts or interrupts a BOCC meeting by violation of these Rules of Decorum, including the use of profane language or the threat of physical violence, or who makes personal, impertinent remarks or who exhibits loud or boisterous behavior while the BOCC is in session, may be removed from the meeting by the Sheriff’s office. Removal may be requested at the direction of the Chair or by consensus of the BOCC, or by the Sheriff’s office, if there is perceived to be an immediate threat to any person.

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 5 | P a g e 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. RECESS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REVISIONS 6. PRESENTATIONS There are no items scheduled. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items) 8. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 26-195 - Proclaiming the month of November 2026 as "Alzheimer's Awareness Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida B. Resolution No. 26-198 - Proclaiming December 12, 2026 as "St. Lucie County Christmas Boat Parade Day" in St. Lucie County, Florida 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of September 15, 2026. B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of October 6, 2026. 10. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists Old Year: 55 - 57 New Year: 3 - 5

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 6 | P a g e B. ADMINISTRATION 1. Updated Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the University of Florida for the Florida Cooperative Extension Service Staff recommends the Board approve the updated Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. Authorization for Resolution No. 2026-199 and Grant / Standard Subcontract Acceptance for the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence and Sexual Assault Assistance Program of the Treasure Coast Staff recommends Board acceptance of the authorizing resolution and the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Standard Subcontract (Grant) Agreement in the amount not to exceed $291,791.41 for the Sexual Assault Assistance Program of the Treasure Coast (CSFA No. 64.061 and 64.069); and authorization for the Chair to sign documents, as approved by the County Attorney. C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Hosted Application Service and License Agreement between Thrive IRC Inc and St. Lucie County Staff recommends the Board approve the Hosted Application Service and License Agreement and Business Associate Agreement between Thrive IRC Inc and St. Lucie County as drafted by the County Attorney and authorize the Chair to sign the agreements. The term of these agreements shall commence on December 1, 2026 and shall continue until November 30, 2029. 2. Intergovernmental Contractual Services Agreement with the Ninteenth Judicial Circuit Court Administration for Drug Testing Services for Problem-Solving Courts Staff recommends the Board approve the Intergovernmental Contractual Services Agreement with the Ninteenth Judicial Circuit Court Administration and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County Attorney's Office. The term of this contract renewal shall commence on the date of full execution and expire on 06/30/2029. 3. Permission to Advertise - Ordinance - Florida Power & Light Company ("FPL") Franchise Agreement Staff recommends the Board grant permission to advertise an ordinance for a Florida Power & Light Company ("FPL") Franchise Agreement.

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 7 | P a g e 4. Permission to Advertise - Ordinance Amending the Boundaries of Creekside Community Development District Staff recommends the Board grant permission to advertise an Ordinance to amend the boundaries of Creekside Community Development District. 5. Resolution No. 26-212 - Authorization to Initiate Eminent Domain Proceedings to Acquire Parcel 113 Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution No. 26-212, authorizing the County Engineer and County Attorney to take legal action, at the Developer's expense, including filing of eminent domain proceedings, and to employ real estate appraisers and other experts deemed necessary to accomplish this purpose, and allow the Chair to sign the resolution. 6. Resolution No. 26-216 - Ratification of the Public Safety Director's Declaration of State of Local Emergency – Rain Event Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution No. 26-216 ratifying the Public Safety Director's Declaration of Emergency and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Resolution No. 2026-162 - Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) 2026 Recommendation Report Staff recommends Board approval of Resolution No. 2026-162 accepting the St. Lucie County AHAC 2026 Recommendation Report, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. FY 2026 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Agreement - Requesting Board Approval to Enter into a Funding Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the Amount of $949,158.20 Staff recommends the Board approve the Fiscal Year 2026 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Federal Award Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $949,158.20, and authorize the Chair to execute documents as approved by the County Attorney. 3. Approval of FY 2026/2027 Community Services Block Grant Subrecipient Interlocal Agreement with Martin County

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 8 | P a g e Staff recommends Board approval of the FY 2026/2027 Community Services Block Grant Subrecipient Interlocal Agreement with Martin County in the amount of $107,545.48 and authorization for the Chair to execute the agreement; subject to legal form correctness as approved by the County Attorney. 4. Approval of FY 2026/2027 Community Services Block Grant Subrecipient Interlocal Agreement with Okeechobee County Staff recommends Board approval of the FY 2026/2027 Community Services Block Grant Subrecipient Interlocal Agreement with Okeechobee County in the amount of $51,781.16 and authorization for the Chair to execute the agreement; subject to legal form correctness as approved by the County Attorney. E. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 1. Work Camper Agreement Becker Preserve Staff recommends Board approval of work camper agreement with Mr. Juan Velarde and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. This initiative is in accordance with Strategic Plan, specifically Initiative EP 4.4.3. 2. Capital Lease Purchase at End of Lease Agreement Staff recommends the Board authorize staff act on the option to purchase the D5-17VP Track Type Dozer from Caterpillar Financial, for $61,845.00, following review and approval for form from the County Attorney. This agenda item aligns with SLC Strategic Plan Policies QI 3.1.2 and EP 4.2.1. 3. FLDEP Resilient Florida Program Grant Acceptance for Indian River Dr. S. Resiliency Project at Walton Scrub Preserve Staff recommends the Board approve acceptance of the FLDEP Resilient Florida Program Grant for living shoreline restoration at Walton Scrub Preserve and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy EP 4.1.4 (Protect coastal habitat and sustain the beaches to provide critical protection to coastal properties and infrastructure). F. FACILITIES 1. County Courthouse Courtyard Improvement Project - Sunrise Kiwanis Donation Staff recommends Board acceptance of the Sunrise Kiwanis donation of this County

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 9 | P a g e Courthouse Courtyard Improvement Project as outlined in the agenda memorandum and authorize the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. Jail Roof Replacement - Delta North and South - $996,602.00 Staff recommends Board approval to proceed with RRJ - Roof Replacement Delta North South as outlined in Garland Proposal #23-FL-260034, Contract #R230401 via Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (MICPA) with Region 4 Education Service Center and OMNIA Partners Public Sector (U.S. Communities), in the amount of $996,602.00 and authorized the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County Attorney. This Agenda Request aligns with Saint Lucie County’s Strategic Vision QI 3.3.1 Develop and implement a cross-departmental management strategy that ensures effective and efficient delivery of infrastructure and facilities throughout our community. QI 3.3.3 Implement programs in collaboration with stakeholders and government partners to ensure the delivery and preservation of infrastructure to meet current and future operating and service needs. 3. FY27 Sole Source Vendors for Facilities Department Staff recommends Board approval of the bid waiver and sole source determination for the purchase of parts, equipment, services and supplies for the maintenance and operation of the St Lucie County Facilities, from the listed proposed sole source vendors, and authorization for the Chair to execute all applicable contracts and documents as approved by the County Attorney, per Strategic Vision Objective QI 3.1 Prioritize resources for infrastructure needs, preventive maintenance and future demands. G. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 1. St. Lucie County Health Access Network, Inc. (HANDS Clinic) - Fiscal Year 2027 Service Agreement Staff recommends the Board approve St. Lucie County Health Access Network, Inc. (HANDS Clinic) FY 2027 service agreement in the amount of $500,000.00 and authorize the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. This initiative is in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy PT 1.1.2 and HS 6.4.2. H. LIBRARY SERVICES 1. St. Lucie County Public Library Long Range Plan - Acceptance of Year Two Accomplishments and Year Three Action Plan Staff recommends Board acceptance.

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 10 | P a g e I. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. Fiscal Year 26 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue Staff recommends Board approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget by $1,883,908.00 in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy PT 1.3.1 and PT 1.3.2. 2. Fiscal Year 27 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue Staff recommends Board approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget by $5,135,714.00 in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy PT 1.3.1 and PT 1.3.2.. 3. Dori Slosberg Mini-Grant Awards FY26-27 Staff recommends Board approval of the award of $19,600.00 to the Lindsay School of the Arts and $147,000.00 to St. Lucie Public Schools for the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Grant and permission to execute the documents as drafted by the County Attorney. J. PARKS & RECREATION 1. Savannas Work Camper Agreement - Termination Staff recommends Board approval to terminate the Savannas Work Camper Agreement with Mr. John Vail and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. K. PORT, INLET & BEACHES 1. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) (Financial Project # 457516-2-94-01) - Harbour Pointe Road Development - Additional Funding Staff recommends Board adopt the proposed resolution to accept FDOT Public Transportation Seaport Grant – Harbour Pointe Road Development (Financial Project # 457516-2-94-01), accepting $816,621.00 from FDOT, and requiring a $816,621.00 local match to be provided by St. Lucie County and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. L. PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS 1. Resolution No. 2026-200 - Permanent Drainage Easement lying south of Whalou Way - Parcel ID 2301-700-0002-000-3

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 11 | P a g e Staff recommends the Board accept the Permanent Drainage Easement, authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution and direct staff to record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida, subject to an acceptable title commitment, in accordance with Strategic Policy Plan QI 3.1.1. 2. Resolution No. 2026-201 - Corrective Deed - Right-of-Way Donation - Southerly Extension of Koblegard Road - Indrio & I95 Development, LLC - Parcel ID 1316-311-0001-000-5 Staff recommends the Board accept the Corrective Warranty Deed from Indrio & I95 Development, LLC, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and direct staff to proceed with the closing and record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 3. Resolution No. 2026-209 - Right-of-Way Donation - Southerly Extension of Koblegard Road - Buc-ee's Fort Pierce LLC - Parcel IDs 1316-321-0003-000-0 & 1316-321-0002-000-3 Staff recommends the Board accept the Warranty Deed from Buc-ee's Fort Pierce LLC, subject to a Title Commitment and Phase I Environmental Site Assessment acceptable to the County Attorney, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution and direct staff to proceed with the closing and record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. M. PUBLIC UTILITIES 1. Request to Exercise Purchase Option for Leased Equipment - D6-20VP Dozer, D5-17VP Dozer and 336-07 Excavator Staff recommends the Board authorize staff to exercise the option to buy the end of lease; D5 Caterpillar Track Type Tractor, D6 Caterpillar Track Type Tractor, and the Caterpillar 336- 07 Hydraulic Excavator at the following costs following review and approval from the County Attorney. This agenda item aligns with SLC Strategic Plan Policies QI 3.1.2. N. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Prima Vista Boulevard Emergency Pipe Repair - Final Acceptance Staff recommends the Board’s final acceptance of the Prima Vista Blvd Emergency Pipe Repair Project in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy QI 3.1.1. 2. Reallocation of $1,353,563.95 from the Tilton Road Watershed Drainage Improvement Phase 2 Project Account to the Impact Fees (Zone 3) Reserve Account Staff recommends the Board approve reallocating $1,353,563.95 from the Tilton Road

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 12 | P a g e Watershed Drainage Improvement Project account to the Impact Fees (Zone 3) Reserve account in accordance with Strategic Plan Policy QI 5.1.1. 3. Grant Acceptance – USDOT – Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant for St. Lucie County Safety THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX Staff recommends the Board's acceptance of USDOT – Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant for St. Lucie County Safety Action Plan in the amount of $348,000.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Policy Plan RI 3.1.1. 4. Grant Acceptance - FEMA-Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Lakewood Park Drainage Improvement Project Phase II - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX Staff recommends Board acceptance of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement #4337- 435-A in the amount of $2,413,062.75 for Phase II Construction of the Lakewood Park Drainage Improvement Project and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney in accordance with Strategic Policy Plan QI 3.1.1. O. TRANSIT 1. Authorization Resolution - State FY27 Block Grant FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) Staff recommends Board approval of the SFY27 FDOT Block Grant (FM #407187-4-84-01) and authorizing resolution and permission for the Chair to sign all applicable documents as approved by the County Attorney. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Request of the Chobee Land Enterprises Company for Certification of an Agricultural Enclave Application Pursuant to Sections 163.3162 and 163.3164, Florida Statutes - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL Staff recommends the Board review the application, the staff report, and staff's presentation and find that the petition is consistent with Sections 163.3162 and 163.3164, Florida Statutes and certify the +/-45.7 acre subject site as an Agricultural Enclave.

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 13 | P a g e 2. First Reading of a County initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment establishing a Special Exception process and criteria for certain Nonconforming Lots Within the AR-1 Zoning District lacking required Road Frontage Staff recommends the Board vote to schedule the second reading of the proposed Land Development Code Text Amendment to the December 1, 2026 Commission meeting. 3. Country Cove RV Park Planned Non-Residential Development (PNRD) Rezoning & Preliminary Development Plan - The applicant is requesting a Planned Non-Residential Development (PNRD) Rezoning & Preliminary Development Plan to develop a seventy-two (72) lot recreational vehicle park on a 15.81-acre parcel of land. - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed Planned Non-Residential Development and Preliminary Development Plan with conditions as recommended by staff. 4. Nature's Creation Mulch Expansion - Proposed Conditional Use Permit for Land Clearing & Vegetative Debris Processing the AG-5 (Agricultural – 5) Zoning District on a +/-18.34 -acre parcel - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL Staff recommends the Board evaluate the proposed Conditional Use Permit and approve the expanded Conditional Use Permit with the conditions set forth in draft Resolution 2026-214, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney's Office. 5. Blew Bayou Industrial - Proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment along Metzger Road Staff recommends that the Board approve the proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment. 6. Midway Cay at 25th & Midway - Proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment Staff recommends that the Board adopt a motion to approve the Future Land Use Map Amendment, subject to modification of the proposed Commercial Specific Use Activity Area to reduce impacts to wetlands reduce the number of dwelling units, and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. 7. Midway Cay Proposed Amendment of Zoning Atlas and Preliminary Development Plan for S. 25th Street & W. Midway Road - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL Staff recommends that the Board approve the rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan with modifications, subject to staff's recommended conditions of approval and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. 8. Alco Groves Mine Conditional Use Permit - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL. THIS PUBLIC

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 14 | P a g e HEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY NOTICED. THIS ITEM WILL BE NOTICED AND SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON DECEMBER 1, 2026. Staff finds that the proposed Conditional Use Permit has the potential to comply with Section 11.07.03 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code and the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, subject to appropriate conditions. Certain technical concerns remain unresolved, particularly regarding groundwater quality, potential saltwater intrusion, and dewatering impacts, which are proposed to be addressed through the Class II Mining Permit conditions. Accordingly, staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the conditions outlined in draft Resolution No. 2026-141, and authorization for the Chair to execute the necessary documents as approved by the County Attorney. B. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Ordinance No. 2026-21 - Chapter 12 Vehicles for Hire Update Staff recommends the Board approve Ordinance No. 2026-21. 2. Resolution No. 2026-204 — Establishing a Fee Schedule for Certificates of Transportation (COT) Applications, Renewals, Permits, and Related Services Staff recommends the Board approve the resolution to establish a revised fee schedule for Certificate of Transportation (COT) Applications, Renewals, Permits, and Related Services and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as approved by the County Attorney. C. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Alco Groves Mine - Class II Mining Permit - CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 4, 2026 AND AUGUST 19, 2026 - THIS ITEM IS QUASI JUDICIAL. THIS PUBLIC HEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY NOTICED. THIS ITEM WILL BE NOTICED AND SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON DECEMBER 1, 2026. Staff recommends Board approval of the Class II Mining Permit and authorizes the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney, subject to the conditions presented by staff and the applicant providing the appropriate securities as stipulated in Special Condition 3 of the draft mining permit. 12. REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNTY ATTORNEY

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 15 | P a g e 1. Proposed Settlement Agreement Staff recommends the Board approve the Settlement Agreement and allow the County Attorney to sign the Settlement Agreement and any related documents. B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Nature's Creation Mulch Expansion - Proposed Site Plan Adjustment to support expansion of Land Clearing & Vegetative Debris Processing in the the AG-5 (Agricultural – 5) & U (Utilities) Zoning Districts on a +/-18.34 -acre parcel - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL Staff recommends the Board evaluate the proposed site plan adjustment and pass a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-215, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney's Office. 13. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 14. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold their annual Reorganization meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 9am in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 15. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. St. Lucie County’s Parks & Recreation staff invites the community to attend the 4th Annual Fall Harvest Festival, a free event designated for the special needs community, on Friday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Havert L. Fenn Center, located at 2000 Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce. For details call the staff at 772-462-1521. B. Experience the Florida night sky as St. Lucie County’s Parks & Recreation staff partners with the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society to host Savannas Under the Stars on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. This free event inside the 550-acre preserve gives participants the chance to view the night sky with members of the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society. Society members will be on- site with telescopes and astronomy equipment, ready to share views of the night sky. The Savannas Recreation Area is located at 1400 E. Midway Road in Fort Pierce.

Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:00 PM 16 | P a g e C. In partnership with the Smithsonian Marine Station staff, the St. Lucie County Aquarium is now offering weekly Turtle Talks every Thursday at 1 p.m., where visitors can learn more about the two diamondback terrapins that live at the aquarium. The program is free with the paid admission to the aquarium, located at 420 Seaway Drive on South Hutchinson Island. 16. MOTION TO ADJOURN