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St. Lucie County oversight committee details $88 million in surtax projects, urges renewal

Board of County Commissioners, St. Lucie County · January 28, 2026

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Summary

The Infrastructure Sales Surtax Citizens Oversight Committee reported $15.5 million in 2024–25 revenue, 53 completed projects and 37 underway, representing about $88 million invested countywide; committee chair Ken Kroll urged voters to renew the half‑cent surtax to continue funding roads, drainage, water‑quality and safety projects.

Ken Kroll, chair of the Infrastructure Citizens Oversight Committee, told the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners the committee’s sixth annual report shows the voter‑authorized half‑cent infrastructure surtax generated more than $15.5 million during fiscal 2024–25 and supported 53 completed projects with 37 additional projects in planning or design.

“These funds supported 53 completed projects with 37 additional projects underway or planned,” Kroll said, summarizing the committee’s review and noting the program represents a total investment of more than $88,000,000 in county infrastructure. The committee reported it had been provided the documentation needed to verify compliance with the approving ballot language and with Florida law.

Kroll reminded the board the oversight committee was formed under the 2018 voter approval and St. Lucie County Resolution 18‑240, and cited Florida Statute section 212.055 and St. Lucie County Ordinance 18‑004 as the governing authorities for surtax administration.

Kroll urged county leaders and residents to support renewing the surtax when it appears on the ballot, saying renewal spreads costs among residents, businesses and visitors and would prevent many projects from being delayed or placed solely on property taxpayers. County staff and several commissioners thanked the committee members for unpaid oversight service and noted the committee’s role in preserving transparency and project momentum.

The committee requested the board accept the fiscal year 2025 annual report; the transcript records the request but does not show a subsequent formal roll call or adoption of the report on the record during this meeting. The board discussed public awareness and encouraged voters to learn more via the county website and the Board of County Commissioners’ YouTube page.

Next steps: the committee’s report will be posted on the county website as staff indicated; renewal requires a ballot measure and voter approval before surtax proceeds continue beyond the current voter‑authorized term.