Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Port St. Lucie public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in taxes budget with low priority
City Manager performance and contract amendment
City Manager Jesus Merejo got strong marks in his annual review, and council approved a contract amendment swapping his car allowance for a city vehicle — which actually saves money.
City Attorney office performance
Council praised City Attorney Richard Berrios for bringing more lawsuits in-house instead of outsourcing — saving money — and for winning the Waste Pro case. No vote was needed since he made no contract requests.
Digital Government Website Recognition
Granicus honored the city with its Website of the Year award for a resident-driven, mobile-first redesign covering more than 7,000 public-sector organizations worldwide.
Verano CDD boundary reductions
The Verano No. 3 and No. 5 community development districts will shrink their boundaries under Chapter 190, adjusting which properties are subject to district assessments.
State DEI Legislation Impact on City Programs
Resident John Moore asked how Senate Bill 1134 and House Bill 1001 would affect city community activities if passed. The city attorney said the Senate bill passed last week and staff will assess the city's options.
Road Impact Fee Credits for Veranda Gardens
Two resolutions would true up — and partially refund — road impact fee credits with builder DiVosta Homes for lots in Veranda Gardens.
Pentair Settlement Agreement
A settlement between the city and Pentair Flow Technologies was scheduled for approval — the terms were not detailed in the published agenda.