Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 26-17, an Ordinance of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Amending Title III - Administration, Chapter 32. Departments, Boards, and Commissions, of the Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, by Specifically Adding Article XV. Naturally PSL Community Trust; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
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Submitted By: Nikki Zheng, Civic Designer, Strategic Initiatives and Innovation
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of Strategic Growth for a Resilient Future.
Executive Summary (General Business): This ordinance authorizes the City to create a non-profit organization for the purpose of acquiring, conserving and activating green space for public benefits through strategic fundraising partnerships and the leveraging of public and private funding.
Presentation Information: Presentation provided by staff.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the enactment of the ordinance and authorize staff to move forward with creating the non-profit organization, Naturally PSL Community Trust.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the enactment of the ordinance and authorize staff to move forward with creating the non-profit organization, Naturally PSL Community Trust.
2. Move that the Council provide staff direction.
Background: The City of Port St. Lucie seeks to increase public access to and enjoyment of City-owned green spaces while proactively increasing the inventory of City land for parks, conservation, and stormwater management. Following City Council interest in July 2025 to develop a City-affiliated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, this ordinance provides staff the formal approval of City Council to incorporate Naturally PSL Community Trust. This Trust serves as a dedicated fundraising entity to the City, allowing the C...
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