Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 26-61, Public Hearing, an Ordinance of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Authorizing the Lease of Real Property Located at 198 NW Marion Ave, Port Saint Lucie, Florida to the Boys and Girls Club of Saint Lucie County, a Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation; Authorizing the Mayor, the City Manager, or their Designees, to Execute the Lease Agreement; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing an Effective Date.
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Submitted By: Kelly Boatwright, Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to Enjoy Culture, Nature and Recreation.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: KeAndrea Davis, Esq, Deputy City Attorney
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County
3. Purpose: to allow the operations of reduced cost youth after-care programs within designated areas of property owned by the City of Port St Lucie and located at 198 NW Marion Avenue, Port St. Lucie Florida.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: 1 Year, with two 1-year options to renew.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County delivers youth development programming that aligns with the City’s mission to enhance safety, quality of life, educational advancement, and recreational opportunities for residents.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): N/A
Presentation Information: N/A, staff will be available to answer questions
- Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute and enter into the lease agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the Ordinance.
2. Move that the Council not approve the Ordinance and provide staff with additional direction.
Background: In 2025, the City of Port St. Lucie assumed control of the former Port St. Lucie Elementary School property through a land conveyance from the St. Lucie County School Board (SLCSB). The School Board transferred approximately 15.4 acres located at 198 SW Marion Avenue to the City, with the transaction formally approved by the City Council on January 13, 2025 (Resolution 25R 02, Legistar 2024 1185). The deed was officially recorded on May 27, 2025. The lease terms previously assumed by the City of Port St Lucie under the original agreement between the St Lucie County School Board and the Boys & Girls Club-including rental rate, permitted use, and maintenance responsibilities-will be substantially replicated in the new proposed lease agreement.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: The Boys and Girls Club will submit a monthly payment to the City in the amount of $3,735.94.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: 198 NW Marion Avenue, former PSL Elementary Cafeteria building and portions of the surrounding property.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 26-61
2. Business Impact Estimate
3. New Lease Agreement
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 26089-04
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by KeAndrea Davis, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.