The Fort Pierce City Commission is calling on residents, property owners, and business owners to actively participate in shaping the community by joining one of three important committees: the Parking Committee, the Citizen Oversight Committee for the Special Infrastructure Tax, and the Contractors Examining Board. These committees play a vital role in advising the City Commission on critical issues.
Parking Committee
The Parking Committee serves as an advisory body to the City Commission on parking-related matters. Its responsibilities include evaluating current parking resources, studying alternatives, and recommending policies and procedures to improve public parking in the City of Fort Pierce.
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents, property owners, or business owners within the city.
Meeting schedule: Second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.
Citizen Oversight Committee for the Special Infrastructure Tax
This committee ensures transparency in the use of Special Infrastructure Tax funds. It reviews funded projects to confirm compliance with voter approval and state law. While the committee operates solely in an oversight capacity and does not determine project priorities, preference is given to applicants with experience in engineering, planning, or finance.
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the City of Fort Pierce.
Meeting schedule: Quarterly at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Contractors Examining Board
The City Commission is also seeking state-licensed contractors to serve on the Contractors Examining Board.
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of St. Lucie County for at least two years and hold a state license in one of the following fields:
Architect
Engineer
General, residential, or building contractor
Pool, roofing, or specialty contractors
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or HVAC contractor
Meeting schedule: Second Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.
Application details
The deadline to submit applications for all committees is December 23, 2024.
To apply or learn more about these committees, including responsibilities and qualifications, visit the City of Fort Pierce’s Boards and Committees page or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 772-467-3065.
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