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Approved items (roll calls):
- Approval of minutes for the FPRA meeting of May 13, 2025 (moved/seconded; roll call: all yes).
- Approval of minutes for the FPRA meeting of June 10, 2025 (moved/seconded; roll call: all yes).
- Approval of the meeting agenda (moved/seconded; roll call: all yes).
- Consent agenda: items A, B, C and D were approved by roll call after items E, F, G and H were pulled for discussion.
- Later in the meeting a separate motion approved consent agenda items E, F and H by roll call.
- The previously pulled item G (interlocal agreement for the Lincoln Park master plan) was then presented and approved (see related article on the Lincoln Park master plan).

Items pulled for separate discussion: E, F, G and H (CRA/consent items); G was ultimately approved, while the facade‑grant item (handled separately) was continued to the next FPRA meeting. The board also authorized staff to negotiate purchase of 1238 Avenue D and continued the facade‑grant application for 722 Orange Avenue for staff‑applicant revisions (see separate articles).

Votes recorded on the public record matched the motions introduced at the meeting and were unanimous where noted; no ordinances or code changes were adopted during the session.

For records: clerk roll‑call confirmations for attendance were completed at the start of the session and all listed commissioners were present.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fort Pierce - FPRA Regular Meeting Agenda - Jul 08, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The FPRA approved meeting minutes, adopted the meeting agenda and approved multiple consent items; several items were pulled for discussion and actioned or continued separately.","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},6511296,"FPRA continues decision on $25,000 commercial‑facade grant for 722 Orange Ave, requests staff‑applicant revisions",2665,2415000,5080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5332786-e718c745413b5dd30231f60ba2d673b6&start=2415&end=5080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5332786-e718c745413b5dd30231f60ba2d673b6/thumbnail_2415000.jpg","/articles/6511296/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/FPRA-continues-decision-on-25000-commercialfacade-grant-for-722-Orange-Ave-requests-staffapplicant-revisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511296-5abfc71824a85b0de7172f8e46782640/orig.mp4?Expires=1775111571&Signature=Wfb8~O1Y5SVlqEBTUlfg8aSYZ3fQTzbNc4eTb~1i8u6PailJObPKRqhkklZb8YwJ5RYRGbLvPIvagGvVd4KWhHLk8qBhchFME~XsfGjtscfZgc4lPaime01iwMlna0E1bvr0i2s15j32ptG3jMG2Wd361lqrHsffl7Gj2keeFVhwlLJXhoI8qbSfPVHW4489v5vR6NAggZFhjp3HiN1HN-9pA4ThtQEdsHrDagKMMpovfxCAhnehay9gRx6Gt8cxsA4w0HNVBMVY~GJcsxOEuUrS9ttegCHkuNydHlel0XG7igo52KHSjVbwpzsHTkCbrfFu25F6TaCt~bIF0CYrlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency continued consideration of a $25,000 commercial‑facade grant application for property at 722 Orange Avenue after extended discussion about scope and consistency of improvements.

FPRA staff reported the application from Botanical Sanctuary LLC covers Units 722, 724 and 726 and an adjacent vacant lot. The proposed improvements submitted to staff included replacing windows and a door with impact glass on Unit 722, replacing a metal roof on the rear portion associated with Unit 726, and adding gravel and pavers on the vacant lot. Staff reported a total project investment of $57,075.79 and a grant request of $25,000. The CRA advisory committee evaluated the application (six evaluators) and the cumulative score reported was 519 out of a possible 600 points; the committee recommended approval and additionally recommended replacing all three doors to create a uniform appearance.

At the meeting, CRA staff (Miss Garcia) said the applicant asked the board to consider replacing only the door and windows on Unit 722 because Units 724 and 726 are planned for a separate “old Florida” barbecue concept and the applicant wanted those doors to retain an eclectic, kitschy character. Applicant representative Emily Fingerhut described a broader redevelopment plan tied to an adjacent arts destination and said the roof is currently blighted and has holes.

Board members debated whether the roof replacement met the facade‑program intent (visible from the right of way and part of a front facade), whether replacing only one section of windows and door would leave inconsistent appearances on the street, and whether the grant program should focus strictly on visible street‑facing facade elements. Several commissioners expressed concern about partial improvements that leave adjacent portions visually inconsistent; others urged moving forward to restore a long‑vacant building and help make the property rentable and active. City legal counsel clarified that funding decisions are ultimately the board’s discretion even if the CRA committee recommended specific items.

Outcome: Commissioner Johnson moved, and Commissioner Broderick seconded, a motion to continue the item to the next FPRA meeting and have staff work with the applicant to revise the proposal and cost estimates. The roll call vote to continue passed unanimously. Staff was asked to solicit updated estimates, discuss door/window consistency with the applicant, and return with a revised package.

Clarifying details recorded at the meeting: the grant program reimburses 50% of eligible costs up to $25,000; per the application the total project investment was $57,075.79; CRA committee used a 100‑point scale per evaluator with a total of six evaluators (maximum 600 points) and scored the application 519/600.

The board did not approve the grant at this meeting; the item will return after staff‑applicant revisions.","The board debated a $25,000 facade grant application for Botanical Sanctuary LLC at 722 Orange Avenue (project total $57,075.79). Commissioners disagreed on scope (doors, windows, roof); the board voted to continue the item so staff can work with the applicant on revised cost estimates and consistent facade plans.",{"_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},6511299,"FPRA authorizes staff to negotiate purchase of 1238 Avenue D",156,2350000,2506000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5332786-e718c745413b5dd30231f60ba2d673b6&start=2350&end=2506","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5332786-e718c745413b5dd30231f60ba2d673b6/thumbnail_2350000.jpg","/articles/6511299/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/FPRA-authorizes-staff-to-negotiate-purchase-of-1238-Avenue-D","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511299-39abf4d5df1dda4e0680a51e60ae1b8b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775111571&Signature=F1AoadBBSh5etdIR9OQE6IC6AgXt~uoz8Sf4Hxkseu6lcC9-T83gxwU7eenCIlL-BRTxJI3VimuXiVORog3ua-2CeYX2QNwA1ayrgW0EThXzCV72qaCMkZYSN6m2hxexdkge-BH0dO45eh9dl-C~OuN4-kN9Dru2udKWK8LMTeb-iaiK9tCmw4H0brl4-KxQ-LUC7kn-g8v3Y~yyIJht6GyDL~MkbevIEI426cSBVxGP3nswdZrIH7Dk-sWUFrsk8wD4ZDE5iYX~c-lWldMteQC0SykxtoJcRy5NglGwrsvK1dQ-mpA8usuLpY4BNLAGW~3RYGIfM~DG~aHaAtCFKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency voted to authorize staff to negotiate the purchase of 1238 Avenue D.

A motion to authorize staff to move forward with negotiations was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded; a roll call showed unanimous approval. After the vote, a board member asked whether the commission could nominate Commissioner Broderick as chief negotiator for the acquisition.

No purchase contract was executed at the meeting; the board’s motion authorized staff to enter negotiations. Subsequent steps — including price, due diligence and any recommended purchase agreement — will be brought back to the board for approval.

Clarifying detail: staff provided no presentation or price on the record during the meeting and said the request was for authorization to begin negotiations only.","The FPRA voted to authorize staff to negotiate the purchase of 1238 Avenue D; commissioners approved the motion and discussed nominating Commissioner Broderick as chief negotiator.",{"_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},6511304,"FPRA approves $152,500 interlocal agreement with Treasure Coast RPC for Lincoln Park master plan",256,498000,754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5332786-e718c745413b5dd30231f60ba2d673b6&start=498&end=754","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5332786-e718c745413b5dd30231f60ba2d673b6/thumbnail_498000.jpg","/articles/6511304/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/FPRA-approves-152500-interlocal-agreement-with-Treasure-Coast-RPC-for-Lincoln-Park-master-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511304-80105ced8cfadc08c72d426e15bd6b84/orig.mp4?Expires=1775111571&Signature=YuBJUY6nVhu6RZBOv0Sr6TGBA4pMrZYg0Yev4zGkWyLkTMRrBHksi524Np4rl-JRTmopYNGOqGdUTwAnGfm0bgGT22HIalLk7ZSHUx7gFgCH0ML9kmy1RRcuCzlOVO64pveowtBjSjNoenS6CW22RNHVfP7rWJAscuDPbFt34xY~AxWlM6zYV1Q~kLxP9yqIflrXNcREG1EdojM9wAT-AyoCR-o0dcreCx0WDTjrQnVZxWQxCfEXlk9T0kZjlxtxwsPvh0sgqJ1xX7dwUCQ5RGa7EqK2ywFVYy3q684BQo5eoGWngleJWbgLRZXdrEqGNNHmf38qFp-k5sP~wAUt0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency voted to authorize an interlocal agreement with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to develop a master plan for the Lincoln Park neighborhood, in the amount of $152,500.

Commissioner Johnson, who pulled the item to highlight community outreach, said the work will be an opportunity for “residents, businesses, landholders, [and] investors” to participate in public input opportunities. Jessica Williams, who presented the plan to the board, said: “Our plan is to create a vision for the Lincoln Park area, bring it back, revitalize the area, attract more businesses, investors, housing, and just basically get more community input to what we wanna see that area.”

The master‑plan work was described at the meeting as a tool to guide redevelopment of an older neighborhood and to align with other planning efforts, including a downsized lot structure and staff efforts to encourage appropriate housing stock and design. Planning staff said town halls and other outreach events will be scheduled and publicized in the neighborhood to maximize resident participation.

The action appeared on the consent agenda as item G and was moved and approved by roll call after the board discussed the need to notify and engage the neighborhood. No dissenting votes were recorded.

Clarifying details: board members said the plan will include community meetings and that the agreement funds development of a vision and recommendations; exact timelines and meeting dates were not specified at the meeting. Staff said they will coordinate outreach to ensure meetings are accessible to Lincoln Park residents.

The board did not adopt a plan at the meeting; it approved the interlocal agreement to start planning work with Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.","The FPRA approved an interlocal agreement with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to fund a Lincoln Park master plan; staff said the process will include town halls and community input.",{"_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},6511309,"FPRA hears interim update on Freebee microtransit; staff asked to quantify economic impact",1622,762000,2384000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5332786-e718c745413b5dd30231f60ba2d673b6&start=762&end=2384","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5332786-e718c745413b5dd30231f60ba2d673b6/thumbnail_762000.jpg","/articles/6511309/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/FPRA-hears-interim-update-on-Freebee-microtransit-staff-asked-to-quantify-economic-impact","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511309-022c8276cc0acded52e9a97b00f4daae/orig.mp4?Expires=1775111571&Signature=lpnJ8rjR4~hnnUMNftuzNn8D~gSNkBcXWSvWbZAJh~RifquobB-NOIXPyuktMz~W~p0O8OoOSdyQhkQ6GtDCGxV4-FNfaaoAoJOL-2GfAokmja~SlvDAlaEpkIBR~A-mGJvN6FrDTjMSbENZrTIZX3yNeAjt9nuwpwBXhQGJsbLStfHRNYJlLKbt89yq0Jx9OkIUmnvj4FvAEAynM~0RwPGTFMA9u-4zkvyPLfPL3FN-onUTeJgJxpfeyOMN~6l~l~O2JXN5FuadulpUW7CNy~GtiBWAjSVc7eP0XtRpyI3juOELIUo7GEHi8TcvksdOcaTaL12PYmsKmWAn0lwyyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency on Wednesday received an interim six‑month update from Freebee on the program’s fifth electric vehicle and growing ridership.

Freebee Vice President of Economic Development John Janice told the agency that ridership grew sharply after service expansion and the December 2024 addition of a fifth vehicle. “Ridership has grown a 109% year over year, June 24 to June 25 and 500 percent, since June 2023,” Janice said, and he reported nearly 7,000 riders in June 2025. Janice also said the service received a Federal Highway Administration / FDOT grant that covers 50% of costs for an earlier expansion to seven days and a larger geofenced area.

The update matters because the Freebee program was launched by the CRA as an economic‑development and last‑mile mobility effort and now operates as a microtransit option most days of the week. Janice said the fifth vehicle increased capacity 25% and that June 2025 showed a 40% increase in ridership compared with November 2024, the last month before the fifth vehicle was added.

Commissioners pressed staff and Freebee for more quantifiable measures of economic impact. Commissioner Johnson asked for data tying Freebee trips to business revenue, tourism movement and transit connections: “I would really wanna see that data in the economic number,” he said. Janice replied that the service’s app‑based operation captures trip endpoints and heat maps and that Freebee can run surveys and aggregate results: “We can break those heat maps down into quantifiable numbers, as well as we can run surveys and find out, why people are using the service.”

Board members also discussed wait times and deployment. Janice said average wait times have improved since the fifth vehicle was added and estimated the typical wait to be “under 15 minutes.” Commissioners raised operational questions that staff agreed to follow up on, including whether any earlier driver shortages affected vehicle deployment, whether vehicles had been instructed to return to the mainland from South Beach, exact service boundaries, and how Freebee coordinates with county transit. Janice said Freebee had crossed paths with the county director at conferences and planned further conversations.

Directives and follow-up: members asked staff and Freebee to provide a report with quantified economic‑impact metrics, more precise wait‑time figures, and evidence of integration with county transit; staff also agreed to pursue placing QR codes or in‑vehicle banners linking riders to local information. Janice said Freebee would provide additional survey data and heat‑map breakdowns for the board.

Background and context: Freebee began service in February 2023 with four vehicles and limited days, expanded in July 2024 with FDOT grant support to daily service and a larger geofence, and added the fifth vehicle in December 2024. Janice characterized Fort Pierce as a high‑performing microtransit program in Florida and noted interest from other counties and conferences.

The board did not take a funding vote during the update. Staff and Freebee will return with requested analyses and operational clarifications at a future meeting.","Freebee reported large ridership growth after adding a fifth vehicle in December 2024 and a 50% FDOT grant helped expand service; commissioners requested more economic-impact data, wait‑time detail and coordination with county transit.","actionData","errors"]

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