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FPRA staff report: youth banners, wayfinding signs, Freebie updates, Highwaymen Museum appraisal and Zora Neale Hurston site concern
Summary
Staff updated the board on several ongoing FPRA projects: a youth banner art contest, wayfinding sign installation, Freebie transport oversight, an ordered appraisal for property adjacent to the Highwaymen Museum, and questions about the condition and ownership of the Zora Neale Hurston house behind Lincoln Park.
FPRA staff presented an activity summary on May 13 detailing ongoing projects and next steps across FPRA districts.
Youth banner contest: Staff launched a youth banner art showcase for kindergarten through 12th grade residents or students tied to Fort Pierce. The program aims to refresh street-pole banners in Lincoln Park, the Peacock Arts District and other FPRA areas; staff asked commissioners to share QR codes and outreach materials with schools.
Wayfinding signs: Installation of new directional (wayfinding) signs is scheduled to begin the week of May 19. The contractor (Don Bell Signs) is to install about 10 signs per week until the set (approximately 58–59 signs) is complete; public works will remove old signs and install new ones.
Freebie transport: Staff reported issues raised by board members with the Freebie transport service. Staff said recent concerns were addressed by project management; a board member suggested placing a decal or QR code in vehicles listing local resources (e.g., 2-1-1) that drivers can share with riders seeking assistance.
Highwaymen Museum property: Staff reported the appraisal for a parcel next to the Highwaymen Museum has been ordered; the appraiser was accessing the property and the appraisal deadline was cited as June 5. Staff said the next step would be to funnel appraisal results through the FPRA director for negotiation.
Zora Neale Hurston house: Commissioners raised concern about the condition of the Zora Neale Hurston house behind Lincoln Park and asked staff to investigate ownership and maintenance responsibility; staff agreed to research and report back. One commissioner said the property displays both City and County seals and noted visible disrepair.
Dumpsters/JCPenney parking lot: Board members asked about the status of dumpster enclosures for a recent parking-lot project; staff reported enclosures were on order and expected to be complete soon.
Staff emphasized that many FPRA functions remain blended with city operations (finance, payroll, HR) and agreed to return with more detailed finance and HR briefings in the coming months at the board’s request.
