BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
FINAL AGENDA  
7/28/26 9:00 AM  
BOCC MEETING AGENDA  
COMMISSION CHAMBERS  
2401 SE MONTEREY ROAD, STUART, FLORIDA 34996  
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
Sarah Heard, Chair  
Edward V. Ciampi, Vice Chairman  
Eileen Vargas, District 1  
Don G. Donaldson, P.E., County Administrator  
Elysse A. Elder, County Attorney  
Carolyn Timmann, Clerk of the Circuit Court and  
Comptroller  
Stacey Hetherington, District 2  
J. Blake Capps, District 3  
PRESETS  
9:05 AM - Public Comment  
9:30 AM - Fire Rescue Presentation (DEPT-3)  
5:05 PM - Public Comment  
CALL TO ORDER  
Invocation ~ Pastor Stan Allen, Redeemer Lutheran Church  
Pledge of Allegiance ~ Todd Ross, U.S. Navy Veteran  
APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Additional Items  
Approval of Agenda  
PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS  
PROC-1 ADOPT AND PRESENT A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY 26 AS  
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE CONSERVATION OF MANGROVE  
ECOSYSTEMS IN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA  
The Board is asked to adopt and present a proclamation recognizing July 26 as  
International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems in Martin County, Florida.  
Agenda Item:  
26-1003  
Attachments:  
COMMENTS  
Mangrove Day  
Public (9:05 AM) - Please limit comments to three minutes.  
Commissioners  
County Administrator  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Approval of Consent Agenda  
Consent Agenda items are considered routine and are enacted by one motion and will have no  
action noted, but the "Recommendation" as it appears on the Board item is the approved action.  
Discussion of Pulled Consent Items  
ADMINISTRATION  
CONTRACTS THAT MEET THE THRESHOLD FOR BOARD APPROVAL  
This item is a placeholder on all Board meeting agendas to streamline the process for  
items that meet the Board approval threshold. Specific items requiring approval, if any, will  
be provided by Supplemental Memorandum. If there are no items, a Supplemental  
Memorandum will not be attached.  
CNST-1  
Agenda Item:  
26-0795  
No items  
CNST-2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ APPROVAL OF WARRANT  
LIST FOR DISBURSEMENT VIA CHECKS AND ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS  
TO COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS  
Pursuant to Chapter 136.06, Florida Statutes, checks, and electronic payments issued by  
the Board of County Commissioners are to be recorded in the Board meeting minutes. In  
compliance with statutory requirements, the Warrant List is added to the Consent Agenda  
for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. This Warrant List is for  
disbursements made between June 8 and July 12, 2026. Additional details related to  
these disbursements may be viewed in the office of the Martin County Clerk of Court and  
Comptroller or on the Clerk’s website.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0800  
Attachments:  
Warrant List  
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION MINUTES TO BE APPROVED  
The Board is asked to approve minutes from the May 5, May 19, and June 9, and June 23,  
2026 regular meetings.  
CNST-3  
Agenda Item:  
26-1020  
Attachments:  
May5.2026 BCC Minutes.pdf  
May19.2026 BCC Minutes.pdf  
June09.2026 BCC Minutes.pdf  
June23.2026 BCC Minutes.pdf  
NOTED ITEMS  
CNST-4  
Noted items are documents for the Board’s information that must be a part of the record  
but do not require any action.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0805  
CNST-5 ADOPT A PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING THE 50TH  
ANNIVERSARY OF THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING  
COUNCIL IN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA  
The Board is asked to adopt a proclamation congratulating the 50th anniversary of the  
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council in Martin County, Florida.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0866  
Attachments:  
TCRPC 50th  
CNST-6 ADOPT A PROCLAMATION DECLARING PURPLE HEART DAY IN  
MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA  
The Board is asked to adopt a proclamation declaring Purple Heart Day in Martin County,  
Florida.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0947  
Attachments:  
Purple Heart Day  
CNST-7 ADOPT A PROCLAMATION DECLARING FLORIDA WATER  
PROFESSIONALS MONTH IN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA  
The Board is asked to adopt a proclamation declaring Florida Water Professionals Month  
in Martin County, Florida.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0979  
Attachments:  
Water Professionals Month  
CNST-8 TAX COLLECTOR’S RECAPITULATION OF THE 2025 TAX ROLL FOR  
MARTIN COUNTY  
Presentation of the Martin County Tax Collector’s Recapitulation of the 2025 Tax Roll for  
Martin County.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0998  
Attachments:  
2025 RECAPS 6.18.26.pdf  
PUBLIC WORKS  
CNST-9 REQUEST THAT MARTIN COUNTY GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT ON  
COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF STUART FOR USE BY  
THE AIRPORT OPERATIONS BUILDING AT MARTIN COUNTY AIRPORT,  
WITHAM FIELD  
This is a request for permission to grant a Utility Easement on County-owned property at  
Martin County Airport, Witham Field, to the City of Stuart to allow for utility related services  
to the Airport Operations Building located on SE Airport Road, City of Stuart.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0995  
Attachments:  
Location Map.pdf  
Utility Easement Agreement.pdf  
Exhibit A.pdf  
CNST-10 CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERROR IN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED  
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT  
OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, RURAL AND FAMILY  
LANDS PROTECTION PROGRAM, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF  
CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE  
LANDS  
On May 19, 2026, the Martin County Board of County Commissioners approved three  
identical Memorandums of Understanding (MOAs) with the Florida Department of  
Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Rural and Family Lands Protection  
Program, to acquire conservation easements on three environmentally sensitive parcels:  
Turnpike Dairy (525 acres), SS Farms (51 acres) and the Leonard Parcel (239 acres).  
Prior to execution, County staff identified a scrivener’s error in the MOAs that erroneously  
granted enforcement rights under the easements to Martin County. Section 9 of the MOAs  
has been revised to grant all enforcement rights to FDACS. All remaining provisions  
remain unchanged.  
Agenda Item:  
26-1011  
Attachments:  
May19.2026 Action Summary EXCERPT.pdf  
Martin MOA_County Turnpike Dairy_FINAL.pdf  
Martin MOA_County Turnpike Dairy_REDLINE.pdf  
Martin MOA_County SS Farms_FINAL.pdf  
Martin MOA_County SS Farms_REDLINE.pdf  
Martin MOA_County Leonard Prop_FINAL.pdf  
Martin MOA_County Leonard Prop_REDLINE.pdf  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
PH-1  
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE FINAL  
ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 SOLID WASTE  
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT  
ROLL TO THE TAX COLLECTOR  
The Board of County Commissioners is required to adopt the Final Assessment  
Resolution for fiscal year 2027 (FY27) single-family and multi-family curbside solid waste  
assessment rates as set forth in Section 151.56, General Ordinances, Martin County  
Code and certify the special assessment roll to the Tax Collector as required by Section  
151.57, General Ordinances, Martin County Code.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0923  
Attachments:  
Final Assessment Resolution.pdf  
PH-2  
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE  
AMENDING SECTION 17.9., RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MARTIN  
COUNTY PARKS, GENERAL ORDINANCES, MARTIN COUNTY CODE,  
RELATING TO FISHING ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY  
This is a public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 17,  
Section 17.9., Rules and Regulations for Martin County Parks, General Ordinances, Martin  
County Code. These revisions are necessary to align the County Code with the authority  
reserved to the State under Section 379.2412, Florida Statutes, regarding saltwater  
fishing, while also maintaining local regulations necessary to protect the public health,  
safety, and welfare on County beaches and parks.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0921  
Attachments:  
Ordinance Sharks and Fishing in Chapter 17  
Business Impact Statement  
PH-3  
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE  
AMENDING CHAPTER 155, STREETS, ROADS AND BRIDGES,  
GENERAL ORDINANCES, MARTIN COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO  
SPEED LIMITS, DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY, REQUIRED PERMITS,  
AND SECURITY  
This is a request for approval of amendments to Chapter 155, Streets, Roads and  
Bridges, General Ordinances, Martin County Code to rely on the Florida Statutes as they  
relate to establishing speed limits, to authorize the County Engineer to apply for state and  
federal permits for County projects, to require permits for County projects in County  
right-of-way, and to provide for warranty security.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0999  
Attachments:  
Chapter_155_STREETS_ROADS_BRIDGES.docx  
2026-07-28 Business Impact Estimate.docx  
Public Notices Ad.pdf  
Staff Presentation  
PUBLIC HEARING QUASI-JUDICIAL  
PHQJ-1 SECOND PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FIRST  
AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARTIN  
COUNTY AND MASTER DEVELOPER FOR NEWFIELD AND THE  
SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONSERVATION EASEMENT  
This is a request for approval of the First Amendment to the Development Agreement  
Between Martin County and Master Developer for Newfield (P172-038), pursuant to Article  
7, Land Development Regulations (LDR), Martin County Code. The proposed amendment  
addresses the identification of an approximately 125-acre “environmental parcel” to be  
used by Martin County for environmental purposes and the placement of certain excavated  
materials. The project is being developed according to Article 11, LDR, Martin County  
Code. This is the second of two public hearings.  
Agenda Item:  
26-1001  
Attachments:  
Draft First Amendment Newfield Development  
Agreement.docx  
Staff Presentation  
SUPP MEMO  
2026_0717_P172-038_LAD_BCC 2_TS.pdf  
Supplemental Memorandum  
PHQJ-2 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT  
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING AGREEMENT INCLUDING A  
MASTER/FINAL SITE PLAN FOR THE PARADISE LAKE PROJECT  
(P141-013)  
This is a request by Lucido & Associates on behalf of Heissenberg Family Financial  
Investments, LLC, for approval to revise a previously approved-but now expired-master  
and final site plan. The project comprises 11 lots, each approximately 1.1 acres in size.  
The property is an approximately 72-acre, currently undeveloped site located south of SE  
138th Street, approximately 1/4 mile west of SE Kitchen Creek Road. Included is a  
Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0920  
Attachments:  
2026_0615_P141-013_Staff_Report_final.docx  
PUD Agreement final 6-9-26.doc  
2026_0622_P141-013_LEGAL DESCRIPTION.pdf  
2026_0428_P141-013_Master-Final_Site-Plan.pdf  
Flow-ThroughEasement_2563_2613.pdf  
2025_1030_P141-013_PAMP.pdf  
2026_0526_P141-013_Resolution to approve ROW.docx  
2026_0526_P141-013_Executed QCD pkg.pdf  
2026_0526_P141-013_ROW_Location Map.pdf  
2024_1113_P141-013_application materials.pdf  
2025_1030_P141-013_Landscape-Plans.pdf  
2024_1113_P141-013_Disclosure of Interest Affidavit.pdf  
P141-013_signed letter with exhibits-Notice Letter.pdf  
P141-013_Paradise Lake_Legal Ad.pdf  
2024_1121_P141-013_sign certification.pdf  
2026_0629_P141-013_certified list of surrounding  
property owners.pdf  
2026_0619_P141-013_Resolution to DENY Public  
Hearing_DRAFT.docx  
Staff Presentation  
PHQJ-3 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO  
THE MARTIN COUNTY ZONING ATLAS TO CHANGE THE ZONING  
CLASSIFICATION FOR BREW HORIZONS LLC (D069-002)  
This is a request by HFA-AE LTD, on behalf of Brew Horizons LLC, for a proposed  
amendment to the county zoning atlas. The proposed amendment is to change the  
existing zoning district classification for approximately 1.93 acres from M-1 (Industrial)  
district to LI (Limited Industrial) district. The approximately 1.93-acre property consists of  
one parcel located at 3101 SE Federal Highway, approximately 560 feet north of SE  
Indian Street and just south of SE Carnivale Court, in Stuart. Included with this application  
is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption.  
Agenda Item:  
26-1000  
Attachments:  
2026_0616_D069-002_Staff-Report_Final.docx  
2026_0626_D069-002_Resolution to Approve Public  
Hearing.docx  
2026_0512_D069-002_EXHIBIT-A_Legal-Description.pdf  
2026_0512_D069-002_Application-Materials.pdf  
05- Disclosure of Interest Affidavit.pdf  
D069-002_7 Brew_Legal Ad.pdf  
2026_0623_D069-002_Letter_Sample mailer.pdf  
2026_0422_D069-002_Sign-Posting.pdf  
2026_0623_D069-002_Letter_Certified_Address.pdf  
2026_0626_D069-002_Resolution to Deny.docx  
Staff Presentation  
DEPARTMENTAL  
ADMINISTRATION  
DEPT-1 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ITEMS WHICH REQUIRE  
BOARD APPROVAL  
This is a placeholder on all Board meeting agendas to streamline the process for grant  
applications, awards, budget resolutions, budget transfers from reserves, and CIP  
amendments. Specific items requiring approval, if any, will be provided by Supplemental  
Memorandum.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0808  
Attachments:  
SUPP MEMO (8 items)  
1_Item #1 Cover Sheet.docx  
1A_Permission to Apply Resolution.docx  
2_Item #2 Cover Sheet.docx  
2A_FY27 Tentative Detailed Work Plan Budget.pdf  
3_Item #3 Cover Sheet.docx  
3A_ Grant Award.pdf  
3B_Budget Resolution_5339_128234.xlsx  
4_Item #4A Cover Sheet.docx  
4_Item #4B Cover Sheet.docx  
4_Item #4C Cover Sheet.docx  
4_Item #4D Cover Sheet.docx  
4_Item #4E Cover Sheet.docx  
4A_Budget Resolution_FY27_MPO.xlsx  
4B_Traffic Signal Insurance Proceeds 06.09.2026.xlsx  
4C_2026-07-28 Martin Downs Chlorination Facility.pdf  
4C_2026-07-28 Tropical Farms Water Treatment Plant  
Expansion.pdf  
4E_FRD Rescue Insurance Proceeds  
Resolution_061226.xlsx  
Supplemental Memorandum (8 items)  
DEPT-2 CONTRACTS THAT MEET THE THRESHOLD FOR BOARD APPROVAL  
$1 MILLION OR GREATER  
This item is a placeholder on all Board meeting agendas to streamline the process for  
items that meet the Board approval threshold. Specific items requiring approval, if any,  
will be provided by Supplemental Memorandum. If there are no items, a Supplemental  
Memorandum will not be attached.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0813  
Attachments:  
SUPP MEMO (1 item)  
RFP2026-3772_ListOfProposers.pdf  
RFP2026-3772_SelectionCommitee_ScoreSheet.pdf  
RFP2026-3772_CIP.pdf  
Supplemental Memorandum (1 item)  
FIRE RESCUE  
DEPT-3 FISCAL IMPACT PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED HOMESTEAD  
EXEMPTION INCREASE ON MARTIN COUNTY FIRE RESCUE  
Fire Rescue will present an overview of the anticipated fiscal impact to Martin County Fire  
Rescue should the proposed homestead exemption expansion be approved by voters in  
November. The presentation outlines the projected revenue reduction over a two-year  
period and the resulting effects on the department's budget, operations, and service  
delivery capabilities. It also addresses potential long-term implications for emergency  
response performance and the community.  
Agenda Item:  
26-1027  
Attachments:  
Presentation  
PUBLIC WORKS  
DEPT-4 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE  
ACQUISITION OF A 2.70-ACRE PARCEL NORTH OF SW BLUE WATER  
WAY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS  
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF  
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
This is a request for the adoption of a Resolution approving and accepting the acquisition  
of vacant land located between the Okeechobee Waterway and the South Fork of the St.  
Lucie River, North of SW Blue Water Way, in unincorporated Martin County, totaling 2.70+/  
- acres (the Burstein Property), as previously recommended by the Environmental Lands  
Oversight Committee (ELOC) and approved by the Board of County Commissioners  
(BOCC).  
Agenda Item:  
26-0735  
Attachments:  
Location Map ELOC-Burstein-Hixon property.pdf  
Resolution.docx  
Vacant Land Contract_conditionally  
executed_2026-03-11.pdf  
MC Prop Appraiser Info.pdf  
QCD_Burstein to Burstein_2006-10-10.pdf  
Burstein-Hixon Nomination Form_250729.pdf  
2025-10-21 Action Summary.pdf  
SUPP MEMO  
Executed-Addendum to Vacant Land Contract.pdf  
Supplemental Memorandum  
DEPT-5 ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF TEN  
PARCELS OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND LOCATED IN  
POINCIANA GARDENS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL  
LANDS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD  
This is a request for adoption of a resolution approving the acquisition of ten parcels of  
environmentally sensitive land totaling 2.717 acres, located in Poinciana Gardens in Hobe  
Sound. The subject parcels are owned by Rose MacGillivray and Joseph MacGillivray and  
will be acquired with funds generated from the Conservation Lands Sales Tax.  
Agenda Item:  
26-0952  
Attachments:  
MacGillivray Parcels.pdf  
Resolution.docx  
Affidavit of No Conflict.pdf  
Contract Executed both parties.pdf  
SWD 3388-2315 MacGillivray.pdf  
Warranty Deed.docx  
PUBLIC - PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES.  
ADJOURN