2017 strategic plan city of port st. lucie
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COUNCIL ITEM 13A PT 2DATE
4/24/17
City of Port St. Lucie2017 Strategic Plan
Mayor and City Council
Gregory J. Oravec, Mayor
Stephanie Morgan, Councilwoman
District I
John Carvelli, Councilman
District II
Shannon Martin, Vice Mayor
District III
Jolien Caraballo, Councilwoman
District IV
Table of Contents
Page Number
Port St. Lucie Government Mission 1
Port St. Lucie Vision 2027 2
Port St. Lucie Goals 2017 3
Port St. Lucie Goals & Objectives 1 and 2 4
Port St. Lucie Goals & Objectives 3 and 4 5
Port St. Lucie Goals & Objective 5 6
Port St. Lucie Goals & Objectives 6 and 7 7
Goals, Objectives & Actions 8
• Goal1 8.1-8.5
• Goal 2 8.6-8.8
• Goal3 8.9-8.11
• Goal 4 8.12 - 8.13
• Goal 5 8.14 - 8.17
• Goal 6 8.18 - 8.23
• Goal7
8.24
Port St. LucieCity Government Mission
is to provide Exceptional Municipal Services
that are Responsive to the Community
and to Plan for Smart and Balanced Growth
while acting in a Financially Responsible Manner
Port St. LucieVision 2027
Port St. Lucie is a safe, beautiful and friendly city for all.
Our great neighborhoods; top quality educational opportunities for lifelong learning;
diverse local economy and jobs; accessible transportation;
and leisure options for an active lifestyle make this community
the ideal place to live, work and play
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Port St. Lucie Goals 2017
1.Safe, Beautiful, Clean
2. Vibrant Neighborhoods
3.
Quality Education for All
4. Diverse Economy and Jobs
5.
Infrastructure
6.
Culture, Nature, Fun
7. Organizational Development
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Port St. LucieGoals & Objectives
Goal 1: Safe, Beautiful, Clean
To maintain, develop, and promote policies, programs and services which further ourcommitment to Port St. Lucie being a safe, clean, and beautiful city
Priority Objectives:• 1.1 Be safest large City in Florida - proactive (annual achievement)• 1.2 Create and implement plans for landscaping roadways, public properties,
including beautification of gateways - FPL, 1-95
Goal 2: Vibrant Neighborhoods
To facilitate and support vibrant, thriving neighborhoods where citizens take pride, are
engaged, and dedicated to their communities
Priority Objectives:
• 2.1 Continued implementation of neighborhood plans
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Port St. LucieGoals & Objectives
Goal 3: Quality Education for All
To partner with regional educational institutions and leaders to facilitate accessible, high
quality educational opportunities for our children and adults
Priority Objectives:
• 3.1 A-rated school district - (A & B schools in City)
• 3.2 Career technical campus/center (Grades 6-12 with post-graduation
articulation)
Goal 4: Diverse Economy and Jobs
To expand economic opportunities, develop partnerships, and improve processes
necessary to ensure a diverse, thriving economy and continued job growth
Priority Objectives:
• 4.1 VGTI
• 4.2 City Center
• 4.3 Encourage continued retail development; identify
demographics needed
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Port St. LucieGoals & Objectives
Goal 5: Infrastructure
To plan for, design, construct and maintain high quality infrastructure and facilities that
meet the needs of the community now and in the future
Priority Objectives:
• 5.1 Develop sidewalk master plan
• 5.2 Crosstown Parkway Extension - permitted and built
• 5.3 Implement (fund) repaving plan
• 5.4 Expansion of Port St. Lucie Blvd. South
Port St. LucieGoals & Objectives
Goal 6: Culture, Nature, Fun
To enhance and showcase Port St. Lucie as a unique place with cultural, natural, andrecreational activities and amenities
Priority Objectives:
• 6.1 Implement Riverwalk plan
• 6.2 Develop a 10-year master plan for parks
â Implement plan for Torino Park or Winterlakes Park
â Fund SW Neighborhood Park
â Develop plans and fund a skate park, BMX extreme
â McCarty Ranch Master Plan including expanded camping
Goal 7: Organizational Development
To cultivate a high-performance organization which enables a quality workforce to deliver
effective and efficient services in a fiscally responsible manner
Priority Objectives:
• 7.1 Lower debt and tax levels
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Port St. LucieGoals, Objectives & Actions
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GOAL 1 : SAFE, BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN
OBJECTIVE 1.1: Be Safest Large City in Florida - proactive (annual achievement)Team Leader: John Bolduc
Team: PD, All City Departments, Community, Businesses, Local Non-Profits, Civic Groups, HOAs, and other Law Enforcement Agencies
1.1.1 Maintain Low Crime Rate Stratified Policing - Continue current crime
reduction model by providing clear
actionable crime analysis and holding
personnel accountable for conducting
problem solving Reponses to crime
patterns, repeat calls for service, and
neighborhood problems
April 2017 Ongoing Ongoing
Community Policing - Continue to develop
and nurture partnerships within our
community to strengthen crime reduction
efforts, improve citizen satisfaction, reduce
perceived disorder, and enhance trust in
the department
April 2017 Ongoing Ongoing
Partner with other local law enforcement to
reduce the crime on the Treasure Coast -
Continue to develop partnerships with
other state, local, and federal law
enforcement agencies to address multi-
jurisdictional crime.
Crime in other
communities is often linked or related to
crime in the city. By working together, we
are much more effective at solving and
preventing crime
April 2017 Ongoing
8.1
OBJECTIVE 1.1 : Be Safest Large City in Florida - proactive (annual achievement)Team Leader: John Bolduc
Team: PD, All City Departments, Community, Businesses, Local Non-Profits, Civic Groups, HOAs, and other Law Enforcement Agencies
1.1.2 Improve Traffic Safety Continue to address traffic concerns in
residential areas and commuter routes.
Continue to respond to and look for long
term solutions to chronic residential traffic
complaints and repeat traffic crash
locations through directed traffic
enforcement, improved engineering, and
environmental design
April 2017 Ongoing Ongoing
1.1.3 Actively Manage Growth Maintain training, equipment, and staffing
levels to maintain and enhance service to
the community - Adequately plan, evaluate,
and budget for the needs of the
department to meet the growing
community
April 2017 Ongoing Ongoing
Implement Evidence-based Staffing Analysis
- Implement Deploy Staffing Analysis
Software and determine accurate staffing June 2017 April 2018levels for FY18-19
8.2
OBJECTIVE 1,.2 : Create and Implement plans for landscaping roadways, public properties, including beautification ofgateways - FPL, I-95Team Leader: James Angstadt
Team: John Dunton, Roxanne Chesser, Dan Giesey, Christina Daigle, Carmen Capezzuto, Sherman Conrad, Patti Tobin, Patricia Roebling
1.2.1 Complete Current Projects Landscape PSL Blvd at FPL Substation - A
mass planting of tall and dense plants to
buffer the view of the substation at a majorgateway into the City
Design complete. City and FOOT
working on the Maintenance
Memorandum of Agreement(MMOA), which needs to be
finalized and executed prior to
permit issuance. Estimated time
Jan. 2017 TBD Underway to complete the MMOA is
unknown. Permit will be issuedone month after MMOA is
executed.
Installation will becompleted forty-five days afterissuance of permit
Landscape/Beautification of PSL Blvd
Turnpike Entry - Landscaping, entry
signage, replacement of fencing along amajor entry way into the City. City staff is
requesting the Florida Turnpike Enterpriseadd the beautification to their current
FDOT PSL Interchange Interim IntersectionImprovements scope
March 2017 TBD Underway
Staff met with Florida Turnpike
Enterprise (FTE) in March and a
second meeting is scheduled inApril to follow up on the requests
and details of the Memorandum
of Agreement and Memorandumof Understanding to define City
and FTE responsibilities
Landscape US Highway 1 Median from
Hoffman Road to Martin County -Project is designed. Staff workingwith FDOT and TPO for funding.
Landscape beautification of median withinFDOT roadway
June 2014 TBD Underway Project cost estimated at $3.5M
8.3
OBJECTIVE 1.2 : Create and Implement plans for landscaping roadways, public properties, including beautification ofgateways - FPL, 1-95Team Leader: James Angstadt
Team: John Dunton, Roxanne Chesser, Dan Giesey, Christina Daigle, Carmen Capezzuto, Sherman Conrad, Patti Tobin, Patricia Roebling
1.2.1 Complete Current Projects Cont... Landscape University and California Round-
a-bout - Landscaping and irrigation Feb. 2017 July 2017 Underway
Landscape California and Peacock Round-a-
bout - Landscaping and irrigation March 2017 July 2017 Underway
Landscape Peacock and Cashmere Round-
about - Landscaping and irrigation March 2017 July 2017 Underway
1.2.2 City policy requiring that a beautificationcomponent be included on all city projects
Draft Policy - will require the inclusion of
landscaping/amenities on all City projectsinvolving roadway ROWs, drainage ROWs,
parks and city property. The policy would
include all Departments who work or utilize April 2017 July 2017 Underway
public property such as Public Works,
Neighborhood Services, Parks andRecreation and Utility Services
Submit policy to City Council forJuly 2017 July 2017consideration and approval
1.2.3 Assess, Identify & Prioritize Needs and CraftProject List
Assess existing landscaping and identifyneeds.
Establish list of projects with May 2017 Oct. 2017prioritization
Approval of Priority List - Submit Priority
List to City Council for consideration andapproval Oct. 2017 Oct. 2017
8.4
OBJECTIVE 1.2 : Create and Implement plans for landscaping roadways, public properties, including beautification ofgateways - FPL, I-95Team Leader: James Angstadt
Team: John Dunton, Roxanne Chesser, Dan Giesey, Christina Daigle, Carmen Capezzuto, Sherman Conrad, Patti Tobin, Patricia Roebling
1.2.3 Assess, Identify & Prioritize Needs and CraftProject List Cont ...
Program Funding - Establish Funding in
Stormwater Budget for projects on the April 2017 Jan. 2018priority list
Initiate execution of prioritized projects -
Undertake design and construction ofJan. 2018 Ongoing
beautification projects on the priority list
Re-Assess priority list as needed -
Reprioritize project list as needed Jan. 2018 Ongoing
1.2.4 Institute Landscaping Improvement Team(LIT)
Establish a " Landscape Team " to meetquarterly to coordinate Landscaping
efforts, measure to-date efforts and report Oct. 2017 Ongoing
on progress
8.5
GOAL 2 : VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS
OBJECTIVE 2.1 : Continued implementation of Neighborhood PlansTeam Leader: Carmen Capezzuto
Team: Patricia Roebling, Patti Tobin, Cheryl Shanaberger, Brad Keen, Nick Dibenedetto, Mike Lubeck, Heath Stocton, Jay Liss, Mark HamelKristina Ciuperger, Sarah Prohaska, Dan Giesey, Clyde Cuffy, Andrew Gomez
2.1.1 5W Neighborhood Park - Design and construct aneighborhood park in Planning Area 4 South. The 13-acre
Create concept plans and criteriapackage Nov. 2016 March 2017 Complete
property is located on Calmar Drive and is bordered by
Hallmark Street, Edinburgh Drive and Daemon Street. This
tract of land was designated as a future park site in 2002.The project budget is $850,000 and plans include a dog
park, playground, open space, picnic pavilions and naturetrails
Create bid documents for Design / Buildservices
March 2017 April 2017 Ongoing
Conduct a Public Information Meeting
April 2017 Complete
Public information meeting washeld April 17, 2017 from 5:30 pm
to 7:00 pm at the CommunityCenter
Advertise Design/Build Documents April 2017 May 2017
Selection Committee reviews
Design/Build proposals and prepares a June 2017 June 2017recommendation to City Council
Design/Build Recommendation ispresented to City Council for review and July 2017consideration
Contract executed and a Notice toJuly 2017
Proceed issuedPlans approved for construction Aug. 2017
Construction Sept. 2017 March 2018
8.6
OBJECTIVE 2.1 : Continued implementation of Neighborhood PlansTeam Leader: Carmen Capezzuto
Team: Patricia Roebling, Patti Tobin, Cheryl Shanaberger, Brad Keen, Nick Dibenedetto, Mike Lubeck, Heath Stocton, Jay Liss, Mark HamelKristina Ciuperger, Sarah Prohaska, Dan Giesey, Clyde Cuffy, Andrew Gomez
2.1.2 Neighborhood Identities - In 2015, the Planning & Schedule meeting with consultant to A meeting was held on April 5,Zoning Department worked with a consultant to develop discuss scope of work to assist in April 2017 April 2017 Pending 2017 with NSD, P&Z andcitywide planning areas. Each planning area is divided into reaching out to the neighborhoods and consultant Tindale Oliver tosub-areas or neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Services obtain proposal discuss a scope of work to includeDepartment is reaching out to the neighborhoods to neighborhood names, entrydevelop civic associations and neighborhood identities. We features, and landscaping.are using a democratic process using a ballot system to Proposal is pendinghave the property owners vote on their identity or sub-
area name. Staff is currently working on a pilot projectarea along Oakridge Drive. Ballots are anticipated to be
sent to property owners in May, 2017. Once a name is
selected, the physical improvements can begin such as
decorative street poles, welcome signs, banners and other
improvements as suggested by the residents. Due to the
size of the City and number of residential sub-areas (26),there is no timeline for completion of all sub areas.
Create website with maps and schedulesfor each sub-area April 2017 Oct. 2017
Working with CommunicationsDepartment to develop site
Schedule public information meetings
with each sub-area to generate
engagement and to solicit neighborhoodname ideas
TBD TBD
Send ballots to property owners in eachsub-area to vote on the short listednames
TBD TBD
8.7
OBJECTIVE 2.1 : Continued implementation of Neighborhood PlansTeam Leader: Carmen Capezzuto
Team: Patricia Roebling, Patti Tobin, Cheryl Shanaberger, Brad Keen, Nick Dibenedetto, Mike Lubeck, Heath Stocton, Jay Liss, Mark Hamel
Kristina Ciuperger, Sarah Prohaska, Dan Giesey, Clyde Cuffy, Andrew Gomez
2.1.2 Neighborhood Identities Cont... Coordinate improvement projects andschedules with other departments such
as Public Works and Utility Systems April 2017 Ongoing Ongoing
Implement Neighborhood projects as
funding permits TBD TBD
2.1.3 Utility Box Beautification - As part of the Phase I - wrap utility boxes at various Twenty-three (23) boxes have
neighborhood planning process, residents indicated a need locations city-wide using images Sept. 2016 Sept. 2017 Ongoing been wrapped, and designs for
for public art or beautification. The Neighborhood Services provided by vendor and selected by City twenty-nine (29) more are beingDepartment in conjunction with the Public Works staff considered and selected
Department has begun installing decorative wraps on
metal utility cabinets located at major intersections. Phase1 includes primarily nature scenes that represent Florida's
natural beauty. Phase 2 will involve local art studentswhere their designs will be digitally reproduced into a
cabinet wrap and installed at intersections near public
schools. Phase 3 may include partnerships to wrap FPLutility cabinets throughout the City to provide more
opportunities for public art and beautification.
Phase 2 - wrap utility boxes at 12
locations using artwork created bystudents in SLC schools. Vendor shall Sept. 2016 Sept. 2017 Ongoing
SLC school students generated theartwork used for the Sept. 11memorial cabinet at the Civic
convert original artwork into wraps to beinstalled by vendor
Center
8.8
GOAL 3 : QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL
OBJECTIVE 3.3. , "A" Rated School District (A & B schools in City)Team Leader: David Graham
Team: Carmen Capezzuto, Joel Dramis, Bill Jones, Terry Roberts
3.1.1 - Conduct a comprehensive analysis of all current anddeveloping Interlocal Agreements, joint use agreements,and legislative collaborations with the St. Lucie CountySchool District (SLCSD) and identify areas for improvementand expansion
This will be a multi-departmental effort
with required cooperation of SLCSD peer
groups. The end product shall be a report
to the Council as a Motion Agenda Itemfor action/direction
April 2017 Aug. 2018Awaiting
Authorization
3.1.2 - Approve a staff-level requirement to engage SLCSDpeers in annual review (or as required) of all contracts andagreements to maintain engagement, solidarity, andreciprocity
This objective will assure fulfillment of
Objective 3.1.1 and inform and engage
SLCSD in PSL strategic planningdevelopment
May 2017 Feb. 2018
3.1.3 - Explore cross-jurisdictional opportunities tofacilitate and support education-related programs throughreview of existing government, not-for-profit, privatesector, non-secular organizations, advisory boards,committees, etc. committed to the advancement ofeducation-specific or related programming
This exploratory objective is intended to
provide the Council with identified
resources from which focused
programming may be developed inschool preparedness, afterschool
mentoring, homework assistance, earlyreading skills development and through
which other education-ready communitypartnerships may be fostered
Nov. 2017 Feb 2018
8.9
OBJECTIVE 3.1.
"A" Rated School District (A & B schools in City)Team Leader: David Graham
Team: Carmen Capezzuto, Joel Dramis, Bill Jones, Terry Roberts
3.1.4 - Challenge all City of PSL departments to be engagedin cooperative agreements with SLCSD with opportunitiesto assist, promote, and/or engage the public in theadvancement of education excellence and opportunitiesfor volunteerism and participation for student success
Working with the SLCSD, the City of PSL
and residents can assist in theadvancement of existing programs
through promotional use of PSLTV anddistribution of SLCSD collateral materials
offering engagement opportunities (Ex:
Summer Slide retention promotion; (-
Ready program expansion to summer
camps, daycare centers; Internshipofferings; reading development;
mentoring; etc.)
TBD TBD
3.1.5 - Engage City of PSL MIS resources and others in acooperative venture with SLCSD to investigate thepotential of Internet (Wi-Fi) provision to underservedpopulations
Presented evidence demonstrates that
42% of SLCSD student households are
currently without resources to utilize theInternet and related technologies in an
ever-increasing tech-based, tech-connected society. Resource
identification and associated costs for
broadband and related industries andservices will be explored with options
and costs for implementation providedfor consideration
TBD TBD
8.10
OBJECTIVE 3.2 : Career Technical Campus/Center (Grades 6-12 with post-graduation articulation)Team Leader: David Graham
Team: Carmen Capezzuto, Joel Dramis, Bill Jones, Terry Roberts
3.2.1 - Canvas all Treasure Coast technical educationservice providers to determine what curricula offeringsexist, plans for reduction/expansion of offerings andstudent capacity
This objective serves to provide a
"ground zero" perspective of whatCareer Track Education (CTE)
opportunities exist or are being planned
to ascertain the potential forpartnerships and plan for programming
initiatives to fill voids in CTE offerings
May 2017 Feb. 2018Awaiting
Authorization
3.2.2 - Survey all relevant associations, councils, societies,trades and technical organizations to determine "greatestneed" concerns to provide focus for future employeedevelopment
By conducting outreach to organizationsincluding the TC Builders Association, SLC
Economic Development Council, FL
Construction Apprenticeship Corp.,
Mapping and Surveying Society, etc.,
gained insight will assist in determining
overall program direction
Nov. 2017 Feb. 2018
3.2.3 - Establish a roundtable of post-secondary CTEproviders to assess what partnership opportunities may beconsidered to assure successful enrollment of graduatingstudents bypassing fulltime workforce placement for post-secondary matriculation
With a goal of providing a sustainabletrades workforce in the region, it must
be determined how best to establish atrades/tech-based education continuum
for students to assure employment
opportunities at secondary educationconclusion or continuation into collegewhether part- or full-time
TBD TBD
3.2.4 - Using the roundtable created in 3.2.3., confirm allprovider intentions for independent pre- and secondaryprogram establishment to determine City of PSL CareerTechnical Campus planning direction
Prior to committing resources to
planning and development of a free-standing campus, fully explore all
potential for partnerships, eliminateduplication, and identify resources
TBD TBD
8.11
GOAL 4 : DIVERSE ECONOMY AND JOBS
OBJECTIVE 4.1: VGTITeam Leader: Russ Blackburn & Reggie Osenton
Team: Ed Fry & Jesus Merejo
4.1.1 - Revised Receiver Hearing June 2017 TBD Set date June 5, 2017
4.1.2 - Staff finalizes the City Management Plan & Budget July 2017 TBD
4.1.3 - City accepts ownership & management July 2017 TBD4.1. 4 - Select a new receiver to take over from Courtapproved Receiver July 2017 TBD
4.1.5 - Appeal of 2016 real property taxes July 2017 TBD4.1.6 - Evaluate and implement a plan to classify VGTI asa tax exempt facility Aug. 2017 TBD
4.1.7 - Devise a strategy and methodology to determinevalue of Intellectual Property Oct. 2017 TBD
4.1.8 - Solicitation of interest and qualifications toprovide contingent legal services for recovery of damages
Oct. 2017 TBD
4.1.9 - Marketing strategy for Intellectual Property Nov. 2017 TBD4.1.10 - City begins marketing Intellectual Propertyprocess Jan. 2018 Until liquidated
4.1.11 - Evaluate viable offers to purchase VGTI andprovide any viable offers to the City Council TBD TBD
4.1.12 - Negotiate purchase and sale agreement TBD TBD
4.1.13 - Action for recovery of damages from VGTIclosure
TBD TBD
8.12
OBJECTIVE 4.2 : City CenterTeam Leader: Russ Blackburn & Reggie Osenton
Team: Bridget Kean & Ed Fry
4.2.1 - Actively provide assistance to the Receiver as theReceiver markets properties to the private sector April 2017 TBD
4.2.2 - If the Receiver is unsuccessful in sellingproperties, work with the Receiver to develop a mutuallyagreeable liquidation plan
Dec. 2017 TBD
OBJECTIVE 4.3 : Encourage continued reta il development; identify demographics neededTeam Leader: Patti Tobin
Team: Bridget Kean, Anne Cox, & Kathie McAlpine
4.3.1 Preparation of Market Analysis - A market researchanalysis is a quantitative and qualitative assessment of amarket. It looks into the size of the market both in volume
and in value, the various customer segments and buying
patterns, the competition, and the economic environmentin terms of barriers to entry and regulation.
Budget Funding
May 2017 Oct. 2017
RFP for Market Analysis Oct. 2017 Jan. 2018
Hire consultants Jan. 2018 Feb. 2018
Complete analysis March 2018 July 2018
Presentation to City Council Aug. 2018 Aug. 2018
City Council Direction Sept. 2018 Sept. 2018
8.13
GOAL 5 : INFRASTRUCTURE
OBJECTIVE 5.1: Develop Sidewalk Master PlanTeam Leader: James Angstadt, P.E.
Team: Roxanne Chesser, P.E., Edith Majewski, Anne Cox, Marty Sanders, P.E. (School Board)
5.1.1 Prioritization Matrix - Create a prioritization matrixfor evaluating potential sidewalk projects and present to
City Council at the Summer Retreat.April 2017 July 2017 Ongoing
5.1.2 Identify and Rate Potential Sidewalk Projects in City .Identify and rate potential sidewalk projects using theprioritization matrix and present to City Council at the
Summer Retreat.
April 2017 July 2017 Ongoing
5.1.3 Phase V Priority List - City Council to approve thePhase V Sidewalk Priority List consisting of the top rankedsidewalk projects.
April 2017 July 2017 OngoingSuggest using the ten toppedranked projects.
OBJECTIVE 5.2 : Crosstown Parkway Extension - Permitted & BuiltTeam Leader: Patricia Roebling, P.E.
Team: Frank Knott, Beth Zsoka, George Denti, Randy Scott
5.2.1 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)Permitting & Issuance
Aug. 2014 March 2017 CompletePermit Issued
5.2.2 United States Coast Guard (USCG) Permitting &Issuance
Aug. 2014 April 2017 Ongoing
Application basically complete;
USACE permit submitted andreceived by agency
5.2.3 Project ConstructionFeb. 2017 Oct. 2019 Ongoing
Inland portion under constructiononly
5.2.4 Bridge Work ElementApril 2017 Oct. 2019 Pending
Subject to issuance of USCGpermit
5.2.5 Ground BreakingMay 2017
OngoingDate reserved May 9, 2017;
working on details5.2.6 Ribbon Cutting Oct. 2019
5.2.7 Project Close Out Oct. 2019 Dec. 2020
8.14
OBJECTIVE 5.3 : Implement (fund) Repaving PlanTeam Leader: James Angstadt, P.E.
Team:
Heath Stocton, Steve Jungjohan, Tom Salvador
5.3.1 Draft 5-Year Paving Plan - Plan to provide list ofrepaved local roads in order to improve PavementCondition Index (PCI) ratings.
Plan should includeequitable District distribution as well as alternatives (with
costs) for maximizing pavement life
Draft Plan Presentation
April 2017 July 2017 Underway
Plan Presentation - Present Plan atSummer Retreat (July 2017) for
discussion/direction and final
expectations
July 2017 July 2017
Plan Funding - Establish acceptable level
of funding in Road& Bridge Capital
BudgetSept. 2017 Sept. 2017
Initiate execution of Plan - Undertake
community outreach to inform/educated
citizens prior to initializing work.Undertake paving of roadways
Oct. 2017 Oct. 2022
5.3.2 Roadway Re-Assessment - Re-Assess City roadwaysin order to re-establish/update PCI information Oct. 2021 Oct. 2022
5.3.3 Update & Re-Draft Plan - Re-Draft Plan using
updated PCI information Oct. 2022 Feb. 2023
8.15
OBJECTIVE 5.4 : Expansion of Port St. Lucie Blvd. SouthTeam Leader: Patricia Roebling, P.E.
Team:
Roxanne Chesser, P.E.; Heath Stocton, P.E.; Clyde Cuffy, El; Ed Fry; Peter Buchwald (TPO); Leslie Wetherell, P.E. (FDOT)
5.4.1 Segment 3 - Gatlin to Darwin: Fund, Design, andConstruct. Explore options for City to obtain financing tocomplete project in FY 18/19. Also determine if City could
be partially reimbursed for the work by the FDOT TRIP
Grant Funding in FY 20/21 and FY 21/22. Summarizefindings in a Report for consideration by City Council
Funding Plan Report
April 2017 Aug. 2017 OngoingEstimated Construction Cost =
$8M
Design Oct. 2016 Oct. 2017 Ongoing
Construction
TBD TBDSchedule is subject to the
direction of City Council basedupon findings of the Report
5.4.2 Segment 2 - Darwin to Paar: Fund, Design andConstruct - Explore options for City/FDOT to obtain
financing and complete the FDOT project in FY 19/20.
Funding Plan Report
April 2017 Aug. 2017 OngoingEstimated Construction Cost =$29M
Summarize findings in a Report for consideration by City
Council
Design Feb. 2015 Oct. 2017 Ongoing Managed by FDOT
Property Acquisition TBD TBD Managed by FDOT
Construction
TBD TBDSchedule is subject to the
direction of City Council basedupon findings of the Report
8.16
OBJECTIVE 5,4 ; Expansion of Port St. Lucie Blvd. SouthTeam Leader: Patricia Roebling, P.E.
Team:
Roxanne Chesser, P.E.; Heath Stocton, P.E.; Clyde Cuffy, E.1.; Ed Fry; Peter Buchwald (TPO); Leslie Wetherell, P.E. (FDOT)
5.4.3 Segment 1 - Paar to Becker: Fund, Design andConstruct - Explore options for City/FDOT to obtain
financing and complete the FDOT project in FY 20/21.
Summarize findings in a Report for consideration by CityCouncil
Funding Plan Report
April 2017 Aug. 2017 OngoingEstimated Construction Cost =$15.5M
DesignTBD TBD FDOT scheduled design FY 20/21
Property Acquisition TBD TBD Managed by FDOT
Construction
TBD TBDSchedule is subject to the
direction of City Council basedupon findings of the Report
8.17
GOAL 6 : CULTURE, NATURE, FUN
OBJECTIVE 6.1: Implement Riverwalk PlanTeam Leader:
Bridget Kean
Team: Ed Fry, Brad Keen, Colt Schwerdt
6.1.1 RFP and contract for professional services fordesign, engineering, and construction plans. Feb. 2016 Sept. 2016 Completed
6.1.2 Application for PUD amendment RiverwalkSouth
Proposed amendment to the PUD zoning
for 9.75 ac. Westmoreland tractscheduled for April 4, 2017 P&Z Board,
April 24, 2017 City Council meeting for
1st reading and May 8, 2017 City Councilmeeting for 2nd reading/adoption
hearing
Oct. 2016 May 2017 Ongoing
6.1.3 Application for site plan approval for (1)extension of Riverwalk boardwalk south from currentterminus at Tom Hooper Park to center ofWestmoreland Conservation tract and (2) site plan fordevelopment of 9.75 acre Westmoreland middle tractand adjacent 12.87 acre conservation tract
Approval of site plans scheduled for April
4, 2017 P&Z Board and May 8, 2017 CityCouncil meeting
Jan. 2017 May 2017 Ongoing
6.1.4 Acquisition of Tract E by donation from BridgePlaza
Special Legal Counsel is negotiating
donation of property to City in exchange
for construction of boardwalkconnection
Nov. 2016 May 2017 Ongoing
6.1.5 Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)Local Initiative Grant
The City's legislative request for FY 2016-
2017 budget resulted in the Cityreceiving a $250,000 grant for project
design, engineering, permitting andconstruction plans. A copy of approved
site and construction plans is due to DEO
no later than June 30, 2017
July 2016 June 2017 Ongoing
8.18
OBJECTIVE 6,1; Implement Riverwalk PlanTeam Leader:
Bridget Kean
Team: Ed Fry, Brad Keen, Colt Schwerdt
6.1.6 Submittal of construction plans to Site PlanReview Committee (SPRC)
Consultant to submit construction plans
for SPRC review in early May, 2017 May 2017 June 2017 Ongoing
6.1.7 Port St Lucie Bridge underpass public accessagreement / lease with FDOT
A public access agreement/lease with
FDOT is required to construct boardwalkunder PSL Blvd bridge.
Proposal is tocontinue the boardwalk along the river
outside the navigational channel
Oct. 2016 June 2017 Ongoing
Project team met with FDOT
November 28, 2016 and April 5,
2017. FDOT is planning to remove
existing bridge embankment atfuture date.
6.1.8 Riverwalk Project Permitting Permit applications will be submitted in
early May as soon as the constructionplans are finalized
Nov. 2016 Sept. 2017 Ongoing
Preapplication meetings were
held with USAGE and SFWMD.
Both agencies requested plans be
submitted as one project thatincludes boardwalk, boat docking,
and public park improvements onland.
6.1.9 Relocation of public access and conservationeasement
There is a 150 foot public access andconservation easement running along
the 9.75 acre Westmoreland middle tractadjacent to the river. The easement was
put in place when it was assumed the
property would be under privateownership. Special Legal Counsel is
working to remove and relocate
easement to conservation tract
Jan. 2017 Sept. 2017 Ongoing
6.1.10 Removal of Government Finance Corporationlease on 9.75 acre Westmoreland Tract
Special Legal Counsel is processing the
documents to remove the lease and lienon the property from the 2004 and 2008
Certificates of Participation
Feb. 2017 Sept. 2017 Ongoing
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OBJECTIVE 6.1: Implement Riverwalk PlanTeam Leader:
Bridget Kean
Team: Ed Fry, Brad Keen, Colt Schwerdt
6.1.11 Legal agreement for Verano Development totransfer ownership of Peacock structures to City
Negotiations ongoing and Special LegalCounsel preparing the property transfer
documentsJan. 2017 Sept. 2017 Ongoing
City staff and Special Legal
Counsel have met with
Kolter/Verano to discuss donation
of Peacock structures to Cityincluding contribution to
relocation costs
6.1.12 Relocation of Historic Peacock Structures -Florida Department of State, Div. Historic ResourcesSpecial Category Grant
In FY 2016-2017, Community
Redevelopment Agency awarded
$350,000 matching grant Ito relocatehistoric Peacock structures to 9.75 acre
Westmoreland middle tract
July 2016 June 2018 Ongoing
6.1.13 RFP to hire general contractor for projectmanagement and restoration
A solicitation request was submitted tothe Procurement Management Dept. to
hire a general contractor with experiencein historic preservation to oversee
relocation and restoration of historic
structures
March 2017 June 2018 Ongoing
Restoration as funding allows but
must include new roof, paint, andmiscellaneous facade
improvements to remove visibledeterioration
6.1.14 RFP to hire moving company to relocatehistoric structures to 9.75 acre Westmoreland middletract
A solicitation request to hire a movingcompany to relocate the Peacock
structures will be submitted to the
Procurement Management Dept. oncethe site plan and construction plans have
been completed
July 2017 June 2018 Pending
6.1.15 Project construction Pending plan completion and issuance of
permits TBD TBD
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OBJECTIVE 6.2 : Develop a 10 year master plan for parksTeam Leader: Sherman Conrad
Team:
Brad Keen, Patricia Roberts, Jay Liss, Mike Kendrick, Randy Ellman, Larry Lankow, Terry Roberts, Kelly Tiger, Jesus Merejo, Brad Macek
6.2.1 Develop a new Parks & Recreation Master PlanIdentify current needs - Staff will analyze
current facility needs, identify areas ofthe City that are lacking facilities or are
currently underserved, incorporate the
Plan to be presented to City
Council at the September 2017Workshop
results of the 2017 General Population
Needs Assessment into the plan, and
incorporate projects requested by thepublic and user groups into the plan
May 2016 Sept. 2017 Ongoing
Coordinate with St. Lucie County to
explore entering into a joint Master PlanRFP to hire consultant
April 2017 March 2018
Identify Funding - Identify funding to
support hiring a consultant to performthe 10 year Master Plan TBD TBD
Solicit Public Input - Hold individual user
group meetings as well as an eveningmeeting for the General Public TBD TBD
Present Parks & Recreation Master Planto City Council and receive direction
TBD TBD
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OBJECTIVE 6.2 : Develop a 10 year master plan for parksTeam Leader: Sherman Conrad
Team:
Brad Keen, Patricia Roberts, Jay Liss, Mike Kendrick, Randy Ellman, Larry Lankow, Terry Roberts, Kelly Tiger, Jesus Merejo, Brad Macek
6.2.2 Implement plan for Torino Park or WinterlakesPark
Hire consultant to prepare the
Conceptual Master Plan for Winterlakes
Park. The Master Plan will be used as a Jan. 2017 June 2017 Ongoingguide for future park development
Prepare Conceptual Master Plan forJune 2017 Oct. 2017
Winterlakes Park
6.2.3 Fund SW Neighborhood ParkSee Goal 2 "Vibrant Neighborhoods"Objective 2.1 "Continued
Implementation of Neighborhood Plans"
Action 2.1.1 "SW Neighborhood Park "
6.2.4 Develop plans and fund a skate park, BMXextreme - Research existing skate/BMX facilities, gatherinformation from other Parks & Recreation agencies
Research Phase - P&R staff has contactedother agencies that offer skate and BMX
facilities to gather preliminaryinformation including design March 2017 May 2017 Ongoingrecommendations, project costs and
estimated development timelines
Identify and secure funding source -Identify and secure funds that may be
available in #305 Park Impact Fees, #307
Parks MSTU Fund or other fundingsources
TBD TBD
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OBJECTIVE 6.2 : Develop a 10 year master plan for parksTeam Leader: Sherman Conrad
Team:
Brad Keen, Patricia Roberts, Jay Liss, Mike Kendrick, Randy Ellman, Larry Lankow, Terry Roberts, Kelly Tiger, Jesus Merejo, Brad Macek
6.2.4 Develop plans and fund a skate park, BMXextreme cont...
Identify possible skate/BMX Parklocations within the City.
Hold publicmeeting to gauge local interest and
input. - Park size will be determined
based on design, i.e., multi-use facility or
separate skate and BMX facilitiesconstructed side by side
TBD TBD
Advertise for and select design
professionals - Determine whether the
project is to be developed using
traditional design/bid/build constructionmethod or use the Design/Build methodof construction
TBD TBD
Park construction TBD TBD6.2.5 McCarty Ranch Master Plan including ExpandedCamping - Explore the need to expand camping
opportunities at McCarty Ranch Preserve
The development of a Master Plan for
McCarty Ranch Preserve, including watermodeling, is being administered by the
Utility Systems Department. Any
expansion of camping at McCarty will beexplored based on the success of the
current camping pilot program
TBD TBD
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GOAL 7 : ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVE 7.1: Lower Debt and Tax LevelsTeam Leader:
David Pollard & Ed Fry
Team: OMB and Finance Department staff as needed
7.1.1 Identify current debt level Presentation and Review at each RetreatMay 2017 Ongoing Ongoing To be reviewed each Retreat
7.1.2 Identify sources of funds used for debtpayments
Presentation and Review at each RetreatMay 2017 Ongoing Ongoing To be reviewed each Retreat
7.1.3 Identify future refinance and payoffopportunities
Presentation and Review at each RetreatMay 2017 Ongoing Ongoing To be reviewed each Retreat
7.1.4 Prioritize debt to be retired Presentation and Review at each RetreatJuly 2017 Ongoing
Ongoing7.1.5 Identify additional funding for debt retirement Part of the Budget Process
July 2017 OngoingOngoing
7.1.6 Make additional payments as designated toreduce debt levels
TBD TBD As Allowed
7.1.7 Identify the current tax rate and its allocationPart of the annual Budget Process
March 2017 OngoingOngoing
7.1.8 Project revenues and expenditures forcalculation of required tax rate
Part of the annual Budget ProcessApril 2017 Ongoing
Ongoing
7.1.9 Review financial trends and requests strivingfor efficiency that will reduce required tax rate
Part of the annual Budget Process
May 2017Ongoing
Ongoing7.1.10 Proposed tax rate is presented to Council aspart of proposed budget
Part of the annual Budget ProcessJuly 2017 Ongoing
Ongoing
7.1.11 Council adopts annual budget and tax ratePart of the annual Budget Process
Sept. 2017Ongoing
Ongoing
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