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Tri -County Meeting
Agenda
Chair: Indian River County
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
9:00 AM
Indian River State College, Brown Center, Rm Y-102
3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL
Tri -County Meeting Tuesday, October 26, 2021 9:00 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
a. Howard Tipton, St Lucie County Administrator
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
a. Joseph Flescher, Chairman, Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners
4. INTRODUCTIONS
5. HOST WELCOME
a. Dr. Timothy Moore, Indian River State College President
6. LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCTIONS
a. Florida Senate
i. Gayle Harrell, District 25
b. Florida House of Representatives
i. John Snyder, District 82
ii. Dana Trabulsy, District 84
iii. Kaylee Tuck, District 55
iv. Toby Overdorf, District 83
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
8. COUNTY PRESENTATIONS
a. Medical Examiner Funding Request for a New Facility — Presentation by Patricia
A. Aronica, District Chief Medical Examiner, District 19
b. Designating the Indian River Lagoon as a "No Discharge Zone" — Presentation by
Indian River County Commissioner Peter O'Bryan
c. Treasure Coast Regional Transportation Update — Presentation by Peter
Buchwald, Executive Director of the St. Lucie Transportation Planning
Organization
d. Martin County's Septic to Sewer Program — Presentation by Don Donaldson,
Martin County Deputy County Administrator
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Tri -County Guiding Principles
Tri -County Meeting Tuesday, October 26, 2021 9:00 AM
b. Thank You Letter to Governor DeSantis for the Indian River Lagoon Wastewater
Funding
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
11. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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► Completely outgrown the building
► No room in coolers
► No safe and secure place for files
P. Need to convert break room into two offices; absolutely no more room for anymore office space
► Building is OLD (built in the 1960's); roof leaks; continue to place costly temporary patches on oil issues
► White powder spraying onto bodies, trays and floors; aluminum oxide
► Currently have an estimate for cost to repair coolers of over $35,000
► Chiller plant shutdowns
► Extreme heat and condensation build up in autopsy room; excess rust on equipment
► Cooler leaks, coolers on outside walls and lock to outside door into receiving cooler
► Water shut down coming in November where our building will have to be shut down completely for half a day or more
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Current Cooler Capacity
Manual and Hydraulic Lifts
Autopsy Suite
Issues No separate room for decomposed remains
Odor and insect activity
Funeral homes must come through the main
autopsy area for removal of remains (regardless if
cases are ongoing at that time)
Compromises confidentiality and dignity; increases
exposure (COVID)
► Much needed space for our current needs and continually growing needs
► We are already 130 cases ahead of last year and the population is growing
► More office space for increasing employees which will be needed
► Allows us to avoid a NAME accreditation Phase II violation
► Bathrooms, showers, and lockers
► More room and proper storage of decedents
is. Facility with coolers away from outside walls for proper insulation
► No more storing bodies outside of the facility and no doubling up of trays
► No unexpected hazards like wet floors, bodily fluids backing up into the street,
and breathing in unknown white powders
► Respect, confidentiality and dignity for the decedents at our office
► Cooler access for funeral homes not going through the main autopsy suite
► Separate decomposition room which would double as an infectious case room
(COVID)
► Stand-by generator for entire building during possible prolonged outages
► Possibility of mass fatality processing areas
► Facility Upgrades
► Viewing room for families; standing guard over comrades
► Family room for private conversations with families
P. Sterile room for tissue recovery
► Conference space/library for depositions and lectures increasing education
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► Searching for grants and getting negative results
► Called Senators, Governors' Office and grant writers from the county and
college
► Grant EDA-2021-ARPAEAA - American Rescue Plan Act Economic
Adjustment Assistance
► Each county to find funding for the critical issue (F.S. 406.08)
PLEASE VISIT OUR FACILITY
AND/OR CALL ME TO
DISCUSS ANY CONCERNS
Transportation
St. Lucie Planning
Organization
Treasure Coast
Regional Transportation Update
Tri -County Meeting
St. Lucie, Indian River, and Martin Counties
October 26, 2021
Transportation Planning for Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County
Transportation
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Recent Regional Transportation
Plans/Efforts
Transportation Planning for Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County
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Subject: Treasure Coast Traffic Management Coalition
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Recap of Previous Meeting's Action Items
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT CREATING THE TREASURE COAST
TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING AND COORDINATION
This Interlocal Agreement is made and entered into this 101h day of
April , 2006, by and between the Martin Metropolitan Planning
Organization (herein after the MMPO), the St. Lucie Metropolitan Planning
Organization (herein after the SLMPO), and the Indian River County Metropolitan
Planning Organization (IRCMPO); each entity created pursuant to the provisions
of Chapters 163.01 and 339.175, Florida Statutes.
WHEREAS, the MMPO, SLMPO and the IRCMPO have coordinated
transportation planning activities across county lines and on a regional basis for a
number of years as an informal activity; and,
WHEREAS, Federal Law requires that Metropolitan Planning Organizations
(MPOs) be designated for each urbanized area with population of more than
50,000 persons as determined by the United States Bureau of the Census, and
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Treasure Coast Regional Long Range
Transportation Plan - Freight Element
Florida Department of Transportation District 4
Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
2101 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 3200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
April 2017
—" Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties
After prioritizing the 179 projects including roadway, transit, and non -motorized needs, the top 10 projects
are shown below. Appendix H contains the regional project rankings by mode.
1. Kings Highway from North of 1-95 Overpass to Indrio Road – Widen 2 to 4L
2. Roseland Road from CR 512 to US 1 –Widen 2 to 4L
3. US 1 from Cove Road to Indian River County/Brevard County Line – Corridor Retrofit
4. US 1 from Hobe Sound to Sebastian – Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
5. CR 512 from 1-95 to CR 510 – Widen 4 to 6L
6. St. Lucie West Boulevard from E of 1-95 to Cashmere Boulevard – Widen 4 to 6L
7. Midway Road from Glades Cut -Off Road to Selvitz Road – Widen 2 to 4L
8. Indian River Boulevard from US 1/4 Street to 37 Street – Widen 4 to 6L
9. Glades Cut -Off Road from Commerce Center Drive to Selvitz Road – Widen 2 to 4L
10. Port St. Lucie Boulevard from Becker Road to Paar Drive – Widen 2 to 4L
The top 20 regional transportation projects are shown below.
Kings Krphway from North of 1.95 Overpass to
Inddo Road - Widen 2 to 4L
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' Darwin Boulevard- Widen 2 to 4L
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- Widen 2 to 41.
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US 1 from Cove Road b Indian Rrver County/
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Indian Street ffrxn SR 761<anner lighwair to
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE MARTIN METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, THE
INDIAN RIVER :METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND THE
ST. LUCIE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION
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This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into on the �_ day of
2021, by and between the Mai -tin Metropolitan Planning Organization
( ereinafter referred to as "MMPO"), the Indian River Metropolitan Planning
Organization (hereinafter referred to as "IRMPO") and the St. Lucie Transportation
Organization (herein referred to as "TPO"), all constituting a public agency as
defined in Part I of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes.
WITNESSETH:
Whereas the Sebastian/Vero Beach Urbanized Area (represented by the
Indian River MPO) and the Port St. Lucie Urbanized Area (represented by the St.
Lucie TPO and Martin MPO) have, as a result of the 2010 Census, been determined
to be contiguous to one another; and
Whereas, the three parties have agreed to cooperate in the development of a
2045 Regional Long Range Transportation Plan (R.LRTP) for Martin, St. Lucie and
Indian River counties; and
Florida Department of Transportation
arca wart 141.0 1vry commm.W 9wir.X3 4x.�mLres.w e.a
eorn>ara 1 -Le J u,,k, FL. 1)309 WIR"ARY
February 15. 2013
The Honorable Tom Bausch, Chair
Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization
2401 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34998
The Honorable JoAnn Faiella. Chair
Sl. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization
Coco Vista Centre, Suite 111
466 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
The Honorable Bob McPartlan, Chair
Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization
180127' Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
SUBJECT: Post -2010 U.S. Census -Consultative Process for Port St. Lucie and
Sebastian -Vero Beach South -Florida Ridge Urbanized Areas
Dear Mayor Bausch, Mayor Faiel!a, and Mayor McPanfan,
I am wnting to initiate the consultative process noted in the January 11, 2013, letters
sent to your metropolitan planning organizations/transportation planning organizations
(MPO/TPOs) by Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad. The
letters address the redesignation process for existing MPOlTPOs that folio" each
decennial census in Florida.
Fetters request that your MPO[TPOs. evaluate whether having multiple MPO/IPOs
sentingthe two adjoining urbanized areas of Port St. Lucie and Sebastian-Verah South -Florida Ridge is warranted.
/TPOs to remain separate, the MP"POs
wdf need to 1) substantiate the size and complexity of their planning areas make
designaton of more than one MPO appropriate, and 2) identify how current coordinated
planning processes can be enhanced. The input received as a result of the consultative
process ensures that the views of a!1 affected parties are given full consideration as the
Department develops final recommendations to the Governor.
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1. Review existing Master Plan to see what the Plan posed as action items that may still be
pending. Coalition Team Pending
4. Look for additional documents in the SharePoint Site related to master planning and other
topics that may applyto-the goals othe- up_Assign 2 conswillarill le keep 4, Was, FRinulles, saMen llawA, aft., riwAar_-
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8. Review the USA Corridor Study.
9. Present an overview of TSM&O practices for next meeting.
10. Coordinate with consultants to present on what they do for each agency.
New Action Items
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D. Smith
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11. Send Ink to the CAV Business Plan.
R. Ponnaluri
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12. Sham iMorrr Ion on muklmodal CAV applications.
R. Ponnalud
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14. Present findings on virtual TMC to the team.
D. Smith
Pending
15. Determine the 1-95 project manager and where they stand with this project.
C. Gardner -Young
Pending
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Transportation
St. LuCie Planning
Organization
Thank you!
Transportation Planning for Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County
Martin County's Sep
Sewer Program
Treasure Coast Council of Local Government
October 6, 2021
Presented by
Don Donaldson, Martin County
Strong comprehensive approach provides cost
effective residential connection to central sewer
—$160M infrastructure investment for sewer and
some water connection
Sewer infrastructure will be available for
connection to approximately 10,000 parcels
within service area
Potential nutrient reduction up to -100k lbs
TN/yr and —23K lbs TP/yr*
Created a mandatory
connection policy for
assessment -based
(vacuum) connection
F
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Study identified 24
prioritized areas for
septic to sewer
conversion
Policy for the County
maintenance of
individual grinder
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"Connect to Protect"
Grinder Sewer Program
developed to accelerate
elimination program
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• 10 -year Capital Facilities Plan for multi-year state SRF funding
• Multi-year capital improvement planning
• Interdepartmental coordination reduces costs and impact
• County's State Legislative Priority
• Dedicated County funding ($2M state revenue sharing and $1.5M
franchise fees)
• Federal, state and local grants
• SELF Program
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Convert Your Septic to County Sewer Today!
SPECIAL S1,000 INCENTIVE FROM
MCU AVAILABLE DURING SIGN-UP
AND SAVE PROGRAM OFFERING
Sign up for Martin County Utilities (MCU)
Septic -to -Sewer Program today
and receive an automatic $1,000 discount and
the option to apply for a fixed 10 -year,
$85./month payment plan through SELF'
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Benefits of connecting to county sewer system:
Nomainteriancofor the homeowner
No more pumping, inspections, or maintaining
drain fields
No
environmental pollution and potential
contamination of watersheds
Guaranteed quality installation by MCU approved
Contractors
Affordable on -bill payment plan available through
MCU and SELF
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• Refined priority septic
conversion areas based on 2015
study
• Coordination with water and Pv
stormwater projects to reduce
disruption
• Infrastructure available to 7,394
units
• Estimated annual reduction —72k
lbs. TN and 15k lbs. TP
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• Streamlined process for homeowners
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• Connect by MCU licensed contractors
• MCU will maintain the grinder system in perpetuity
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• Development of FDEP ArcNLET
models
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load estimates
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study to measure loads before
during and after connection
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Tri -County Legislative Program
Guiding Principles
In an effort to streamline and optimize the annual Legislative Program, the partnership of St.
Lucie, Martin and Indian River Counties, submit the following Guiding Principles that will
overlay our collective approach to the development and approval of legislative priorities both
now and in the months and years ahead. These principles are designed to reflect an approach to
legislative advocacy and engagement deeply rooted in the importance and autonomy of home
rule governance, in addition to an appreciation for the vital role played by our state partners, and
a desire to contribute to the public policy dialogue on behalf of our shared constituents in a
meaningful and consistent way.
The Three Counties support Home Rule, oppose Unfunded Mandates, and oppose efforts to
reduce local government revenue sources or limit flexibility in how they are spent.
This guiding principle includes the Counties' opposition to legislation that would create cost
shifts from traditionally state responsibilities, circumvent local oversight of development or tax
issues, limit local control of critical services, or impact our ability to provide a responsive and
reflective local government to our constituents. We also support legislation that creates
additional financial flexibility for local budgets, enhances local control of policies and
procedures impacting our residents and allows our Counties to — with the utmost responsiveness
— meet the needs of the community.
AO*1� The Three Counties support efforts and investment in Economic Development initiatives
that both contribute to the further diversification of our state and local economies, and
support tourism and cultural foundations upon which so much of our regional impact
depends on.
This guiding principle includes the Counties' support for things such as full funding for Visit
Florida, Enterprise Florida, the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, the Department of State's Arts
and Cultural Grants, and reinstatement of the Qualified Targeted Industries Tax Refund program.
The Three Counties support key investments into Environmental and Natural Resources
that protect Florida's fragile environment, strengthen our resilience against the impacts of
climate change, address the stresses and impacts of continued growth on our Lagoon, lakes,
rivers, streams, beaches, and ocean.
This guiding principle includes stand-alone legislative appropriation requests for water and
environmental projects critical to the counties and region, comprehensive Everglades restoration,
beach and inlet management and restoration, and investments into the health and sustainability of
the Indian River Lagoon.
The Three Counties support robust investment in public infrastructure that supports both
planned and potential growth, strengthens transportation and communication networks,
and provides greater mobility and accessibility for our residents.
This guiding principle includes full funding of Florida's Transportation Five -Year Work Plan
through the State Transportation Trust Fund including appropriate funding for road construction,
public transit, deep water seaports such as the Port of Fort Pierce, and the Strategic Intermodal
System. It also includes expansion of state -supported expansion of broadband internet services to
rural and underserved areas, public access trail networks and other investments that enhance the
quality of life for all Treasure Coast residents.
The Three Counties support better partnership and cost share of critical public health and
human services.
This guiding principle includes advocating for a cap on county Medicaid cost growth, more
robust funding for mental health and substance abuse treatment, and opposing efforts to modify
or underfund the public health system and the role of county health depments. It also includes
appropriate statewide funding for homelessness, county -specific approbtions projects, full
funding of the state's affordable housing trust fund, and funding fQ� Healthy Families and
Community Healthcare Clinics.
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Governor Ron DeSantis
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Dear Governor DeSantis,
October 26, 2021
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On behalf of the Treasure Coast, we want to thank you for your continued investment in our region and the
state of Florida's most precious natural resources. Recently, you appropriated record funding for
wastewater projects that directly benefit the Indian River Lagoon to both Martin and Indian River County.
You stated it best during your announcement of these funds that "these projects will protect and restore the
lagoon for future generations." It is exciting to see the priorities of the state and local governments align as
we work together to ensure the improvement and preservation of one of the most biodiverse bodies of water
in the world. With the remaining funds allocated to fund the Wastewater Grant Program, we respectfully ask
". for your favorable consideration to fund each of our respective water quality projects.
We look forward to continuing our strong relationship with the state to complete these vital projects, and
together, we ask for your continued support for the Indian River Lagoon and Treasure Coast as we embark
upon a new legislative session and budget year. You are always welcome to our communities, and we
invite you to see the incredible environmental restoration and infrastructure improvements our collaboration
lends to the beautiful and unique Treasure Coast.
Sincerely,
Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman
Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
Chris Dzadovsky, Chairman
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners
Stacey Hetherington, Chair
Martin County Board of County Commissioners