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Port St. Lucie
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Dave Pickett

Councilman2020-11-16 - November 2028 (start 2020-11-16 per Legistar office record; re-elected Nov 2024; month-level end: November 2028 per 4-year cycle; charter text unavailable)

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
26
Total speaking time
1:03:03
Avg per meeting
2:26
Segments
968

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Filtered to Parks Rec

Top issues during term (19)(Parks Rec)

high↓Jan 2026[9]

Torino Regional Park Trail Grant

An added $1 million in county impact fee funds for the park.

low↓Feb 2026[8]

Public art at Paar/Darwin roundabout

Funded entirely from the art fund at a price point about $50,000 below typical roundabout artworks.

medium↓Jan 2026[7]

Riverfront restaurant lease at Port District

Future Port District TIF revenue will be earmarked to complete remaining phases of the project.

high↓Feb 2026[6]

Naturally PSL Community Trust and land conservation

No tax dollars required up front — the trust is designed to bring in private donations and grants to supplement the city budget.

medium↓Mar 2026[5]

Parks Level of Service: 5 vs. 8 Acres per 1,000 Residents

Holding the 5-acre standard avoids committing to park purchases the budget can't support; parks impact fees are one funding option on the table.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Port St. Lucie Sports Club site plan

low↓Jul 2026[2]

Ladybug Hideaway public art accessibility

Funded by the developer's public art contribution; potential parking costs borne by the developer.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Regional Park construction and park impact fee credits

The second amendment adjusts the construction agreement and impact fee credit arrangements; specific dollar figures weren't discussed in the meeting.

medium↓Feb 2026[2]

Pioneer Park, Boardwalk and Parking/Trolley Solutions

Possible land acquisition and parking structure costs not yet estimated.

low↓Jul 2026[2]

198 NW Marion Ave Leases to Nonprofits

Lease terms were not stated in the published agenda.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Special Events Master Plan

Past music events ran at a loss; the plan will explore fees, sponsorships and public-private partnerships to avoid deficits.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Rosser Lakes Preserve opening and Florida Community Trust grant

The city purchased 105 acres and has applied for grants for passive amenities like a fishing pier and pavilion.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Land Acquisition for Green Space and Passive Park

The city purchased 105 acres and has applied for grants for passive amenities like a fishing pier and pavilion.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Camp Kangaroo Children's Bereavement Camp

Free to participating families; funded by the Seasons Hospice Foundation.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

BMX Track Operations and Opening

Tiered memberships ($100-$500 proposed), rentals, concessions and sponsorships are planned so the track can cover its own operating costs.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Saints Golf Course record performance and future upgrades

The course is now self-sustaining and may fund future upgrades from its own revenues.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Golf Course Training Center and Enterprise Fund Question

No-fee tournaments forgo revenue at the city-run golf course, which the council wants to keep self-sustaining.

medium→Aug 2026[0]

Green River Parkway Trail Construction

The FDOT Local Agency Program grant covers part of the project cost.

medium→Nov 2026[0]

Love Your Block program expansion

$57,000 in mini-grants awarded so far; year three would lean on CDBG funding.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Pickett was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Parks Rec.

Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)

No votes found matching Parks Rec.