Flagler Park Art Newest Addition to "The Sanitation Art Gallery"
We are excited to unveil the latest addition to the City's Sanitation Public Works of Art--a colorful watercolor mural on wheels by local artist Donald MacIntosh.
This vibrant new piece captures the beauty and the spirit of Flagler Park festivals, turning our sanitation fleet into a moving celebration of community, color and creativity.
Part of our Public Works of Art initiative, this traveling mural reflects the heart of Stuart--where keeping our city clean and beautiful is a true collaboration between residents and our dedicated sanitation team.
Currently, Don’s art—the Stuart Feed Store, Haney Circle, a medley of the City of Stuart Water Tower, Memorial Park and Sailfish Circle, Guy Davis Park, Francis Adams Park, and Shephard Park—is on seven sanitation trucks. One more watercolor will be installed this year. All trucks have a rendering on the opposite side of the truck of the Stuart RiverWalk with the message: “Pitch In, Keep Stuart Beautiful.”
Thank you Donald MacIntosh for capturing the vibrancy of the City of Stuart and providing watercolors that are enjoyed by thousands as city sanitation trucks roll throughout the city!
Learn more about artist Donald MacIntosh and see the other watercolors that appear of City of Stuart sanitation trucks HERE. |
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Stuart Police Department Update
Safeguarding Our Children in the Digital Age
The Stuart Police Department has taken a significant step in protecting children from online predators by officially joining the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force. This national initiative is dedicated to identifying, investigating, and prosecuting individuals involved in child exploitation through the internet.
As part of their commitment to this mission, several Stuart Police officers recently completed intensive training hosted by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. The program focused on enhancing officers’ ability to recognize, track, and respond to the growing number of internet-based crimes targeting minors.
“This training gives our officers the tools and techniques needed to stay ahead of those who use technology to exploit children,” said Chief Joseph Tumminelli. “By joining ICAC, we’re strengthening our local capabilities with the support of a national network.”
The ICAC task force is a collaborative effort among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Participation gives departments like Stuart PD access to shared intelligence, resources, and the latest technology to investigate cybercrimes involving children.
As digital threats continue to evolve, Stuart PD’s involvement in ICAC reinforces their dedication to safeguarding the most vulnerable members of the community. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious online activity and to speak openly with children about internet safety.
For more information or to report a concern, contact the Stuart Police Department or visit the ICAC Task Force website.
Click on photo below to view WPTV Cassandra Garcia report on Stuart Police Department joining task force: |
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City Neighborhood Clean-Up Day: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Get ready for a little spring cleaning!
Join us for the next City of Stuart Neighborhood Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., covering Stypmann, East Stuart & Eldorado Heights neighborhoods.
City of Stuart sanitation trucks will be cruising the streets, picking up bulk items—think old appliances, furniture, yard waste, and more! Just place your unwanted items at the curb, and we’ll handle the rest—for FREE!
Hazardous Waste & E-Waste Drop
Swing by the 10th Street Community Center, where the Martin County HazMobile will be stationed to collect household hazardous waste like paints, oils, and cleaners. Plus, bring in those old electronics for proper recycling!
Need details on accepted items or future cleanup dates? Visit www.cityofstuart.us or call (772) 600-1206 |
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Fertilizing 101: Protect Florida's Water & Grow a Healthy Lawn
If your lawn or landscape could benefit from fertilizing, now’s the time to do it—before summer rains return and local fertilizer restrictions begin June 1 and run through November 30. Blackout periods during the rainy season help protect nearby waterbodies from fertilizer runoff. Fortunately, April and May are typically ideal months to fertilize if needed.
But don’t guess, test your soil first. A soil test can tell you exactly what your yard needs and help you avoid over-fertilizing. Soil tests can be performed through your local county Extension office, which provides expert guidance and affordable testing services.
Water Wisely After Fertilizing
Did you know that you only need to apply ¼ inch of water after fertilizing your lawn? That’s all it takes for nutrients to reach your grass’s roots. Watering more than that can cause runoff, washing away fertilizer before it’s absorbed, and that wasted fertilizer can harm local springs, rivers, lakes and bays
Protect Our Waterways
Fertilizing the right way at the right time helps keep excess nutrients out of our environment. Use a slow- or controlled-release fertilizer and always follow the instructions on the label.
Want to Learn More? Visit the Fertilize Appropriately section on the UF|IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping website: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu.
Let’s work together to protect Florida’s water resources. Fertilize Smart. Protect Our Waterways. |
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Drowning Prevention Tips from Department of Health
May is National Water Safety Month and the Florida Department of Health in Martin County offers the following tips to help residents and visitor enjoy our area's waterways, beaches and pools safely.
Water Safety Tips
• Always keep your eyes on children in and around water, including pools and open bodies of water. Actively supervising and giving children your undivided attention when they are in or around water can help prevent drownings.
• Never leave a child alone around water.
• If your child is missing, check other pools or surrounding bodies of water.
• Use barriers around water, including fences, self-closing/self-latching gates, and secure doors with alarms. Barriers help prevent young children from wandering into bodies of water, including lakes, pools, ponds, and more.
• Have a phone nearby in case you need to call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
• Open cuts or wounds should not be immersed in water; if there's bacteria in the water, it can enter the body through a cut or wound.
• If a cut or wound happens when in the water, it should be washed with clean, running water and soap and covered with a clean, dry waterproof bandage.
Beach and Lake Swimming
Swimming in open water is different than swimming in a pool. Even the strongest swimmer can get into trouble swimming in open water. Here are some tips for swimming at the beach or lake:
• Swim It: Always swim with a buddy, and when safety flags and signs give it the all-clear to do so.
• Shore It: If you have a weakened immune system, a cut on your skin, or don’t have a buddy to swim with, stay on dry land.
• Dodge It: If you encounter animals that live near or in the water, stay away. Also, do not drink, swim, wade, use personal watercrafts, or come into contact with waters where there are visible algal blooms like red tide and blue-green algae. For current information on red tide or blue-green algae, please visit Protecting Florida Together or the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Algal Bloom Dashboard.
For more information, contact DOH-Martin at (772) 221-4090. |
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It's Municipal Clerks Week
This week marks the 56th anniversary of Municipal Clerks Week — a tradition that began in 1969 and has been officially recognized by Presidents Reagan and Clinton for the vital role Clerks play in local government.
Did you know? The Municipal Clerk is one of the oldest positions in local government! These dedicated professionals are the backbone of city operations — from managing records to overseeing elections.
CLERK TRIVIA
1. How many city clerks have there been since the city's incorporation in 1914?
2. How many years did the longest standing City Clerk serve for in the City of Stuart?
(Answers below)
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible City Clerk Department:
• City Clerk Mary Kindel
• Deputy Clerk Susej Meleqi
• Assistant to City Clerk, Nina Mullin
Your work keeps everything running smoothly — and we appreciate you more than words can say! |
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Nina Mullin, Mary Kindel, & Susej Meleqi |
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TRIVIA ANSWERS
1. 17
2. 17 years, served by Ms. Callie McCrary from 1951 to 1968. |
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Downtown Stuart Streetscape & Undergrounding Update
Update for Week of May 12, 2025
As part of the Downtown Stuart Streetscape and Undergrounding project, directional drilling and installation of conduit began on Monday, April 28, 2025. During the work, lane closures and lane shifts with flagmen are being utilized. The operation will be mobile and will shift from one location to another throughout the week within the work area. Minor traffic delays should be expected.
Locations impacted will include:
• SW Flagler Ave from S Colorado Ave to SW St. Lucie Ave
• S Colorado Ave from SW/SE Seminole St to SE Ocean Blvd
TEMPORARY DELIVERY ZONES
Temporary delivery zones have been created in the downtown area on SW Flagler Ave northwest of SW St. Lucie Ave (across from City Hall) and on SE Osceola St east of S Colorado Ave. (adjacent to the Acacia Lodge and Oak & Ember). Vehicles parked in these zones during posted hours are subject to ticketing. NOTE: Temporary Delivery Zone no vehicle parking 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
PARKING OPTIONS
Parking options may be viewed HERE.
The City of Stuart appreciates your patience as we work to enhance our city. Once complete, this project will improve utility reliability—especially after storm events—and transform Seminole Street into a vibrant destination where residents and visitors can stroll, shop, and dine. |
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Traffic Advisories & Alerts
(1) Intermittent lane shifts/closures, detours, S.E. Lonita Street and S.E. Casa Avenue from S.E. Isla Street, February 10th, 2025 - July 25, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the installation of new drainage infrastructure.
(2) Intermittent lane shifts/closures, S.W. Dyer Drive from S.W. Manor and S.W. Palm City Road, February 10, 2025 - July 25, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the installation of new drainage infrastructure.
(3) Downtown Stuart temporary lane closures and lane shifts, April 28 - May 5, 2025.
• SW Flagler Ave from S Colorado Ave to SW St. Lucie Ave
• S Colorado Ave from SW/SE Seminole St to SE Ocean Blvd
(4) Temporary lane shifts on S.E. Central Parkway between S.E. Ray's Way before S.E. Federal Highway beginning Tuesday, April 29, 2025, through Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(5) Temporary road closures with detours and traffic control signage for annual asphalt restoration within Zone 2, beginning Thursday, May 9, 2025, through May 20, 2025, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Schedule:
S.E. Seminole Street 5/09/2025
S.E. Denver Ave. 5/09/2025
S.E. Detroit Ave. 5/14/2025
S.E. Florida Ave. 5/14/2025
S.E. Riverside Dr. (1) 5/15/2025
S.E. Illinois Ave. 5/15/2025
S.E. Amerigo Ave. 5/19/2025
S.E. Balboa Ave. 5/19/2025
S.E. Riverside Dr. (2) 5/20/2025 |
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City of Stuart Commission meetings, conducted in the City Hall Chambers, are streamed live. (View HERE). City Hall Chambers are open to the public during the meetings.
Agenda for May 12, 2025, City Commission Meeting
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. ARTS MOMENT
PROCLAMATIONS
2. PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - MAY 18-24, 2025
3. SAFE BOATING WEEK - MAY 17-23, 2025
4. FAMILY ABDUCTION AWARENESS DAY - MAY 25, 2025
5. LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH - MAY 2025
6. FLORIDA EMANCIPATION DAY - MAY 20, 2025
7. HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH - MAY 2025
8. HONORING KENNETH MARKS WITH PRESIDENTS VOLUNTEER SERVICE
9. HONORING MORGAN MCKEEVER WITH PRESIDENTS VOLUNTEER SERVICE
PRESENTATIONS
10. SERVICE AWARDS - MAY 2025
11. FDOT DISTRICT 4 - US1 AND PALM CITY ROAD
12. 2025 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION REVIEW
COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non-Agenda Related; 3 Minutes Max)
CONSENT CALENDAR
13. APPROVAL OF 04/16/2025 SCM EAST STUART ZONING MINUTES, 04/22/2025 SCM ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY INTERVIEWS MINUTES, AND 04/28/2025 CCM MINUTES
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMISSION ACTION
14. MARTIN COUNTY PUD MINOR AMENDMENT (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 50-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA GRANTING APPROVAL OF A MINOR PUD AMENDMENT TO THE “MARTIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SERVICE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT” TO EXPAND THE MARTIN COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF S.E. WILLOUGHBY BOULEVARD AND S.E. RUHNKE STREET, THEREBY PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
15. SUPPORTING THE RESCUE THE RIVER OF GRASS PETITION BY THE FRIENDS OF THE EVERGLADES, INC. (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 51-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF THE RESCUE THE RIVER OF GRASS PETITION AS INITIATED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE EVERGLADES, INC.; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
16. SELECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 52-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, SELECTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY AND DIRECTING THE CITY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
17. CODE AMENDMENT ADDING LANGUAGE RELATED TO TRESPASSING (RC):
ORDINANCE No. 2542-2025; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AMENDING PART II, CHAPTER 30 (PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS), SECTIONS 30-3 THROUGH 30-5, OF THE CITY OF STUART’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRESPASS WARNINGS AND THE APPEAL PROCESS FOR TRESPASS WARNINGS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES FOR PUBLIC PROPERTY AND OTHER PROPERTY GENERALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION
ADJOURNMENT |
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(L-R): City Manager Michael Mortell, City Clerk Mary Kindel, Vice Mayor Christopher Collins, Commissioner Eula Clarke, Mayor Campbell Rich, Commissioner Laura Giobbi, Commissioner Sean Reed, City Attorney Lee Baggett. |
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Future City of Stuart Meetings
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, May 12, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Magistrate Hearing
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Regular City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Community Redevelopment Board (CRB)
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 4:00 p.m. |
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Calendar of Events
Market on Main
Every Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Flagler Park, 201 SW Flagler Avenue
Produced by Stuart Main Street
More Information: (772) 286-2848
Rock'n Riverwalk
Every Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Riverwalk Stage, 300 St. Lucie Avenue
Produced by Stuart Main Street and DBA
More information: (772) 286-2848
First Friday Art Walk
Friday, May 2, 2025, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Creek District of Arts & Entertainment
More Information: www.thecreekdistrict.org
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Monday, May 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
East Ocean Boulevard
Produced by Veterans Council of Martin County
More information: (772) 220-1744 |
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