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east Riverside Neighborhood Clean-Up saturday, Nov. 16, 2024
The City of Stuart is hosting its next Neighborhood Clean-up, this one for the East Riverside residential neighborhoods, this Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
During the clean-up, City of Stuart sanitation trucks comb the streets of East Riverside to collect bulk items, such as appliances and furniture, miscellaneous trash, and yard waste that residents place at the curb. There is no fee for the extra pickups during this cleanup.
The Martin County HazMobile will be parked at the host location in the empty lot at Oriole Avenue and Riverside Drive, for the convenient drop-off of household hazardous waste such as paints, oils, and household cleaners. Residents may also bring old electronics for recycling to this same central location.
For a complete listing of acceptable hazardous materials or to find out what month the City will host a Neighborhood Cleanup in your neighborhood, visit www.cityofstuart.us or call (772) 600-1206.
See you tomorrow! |
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Veterans celebrated in Stuart
The annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2024, united the community in celebrating and honoring our nation's veterans, drawing attendees of all ages.
The event began promptly at 10 a.m. with a helicopter flyover by the Martin County Sheriff's Department over the East Ocean Boulevard parade route. On the ground, the Stuart Police Department led the procession with precision and pride.
Despite local schools being in session, students played a prominent role in the festivities. Area school bands and JROTC programs, were joined by a diverse array of community groups, government representatives, and civic organizations. Together, they created a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who have served our country.
A ceremony in Memorial Park followed the parade. |
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TOP: City Mayor Campbell Rich and Commissioner Laura Giobbi pre-parade with city staff. |
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BOTTOM LEFT: Congressman Brian Mast. |
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TOP: Martin County Sheriff's Department helicopter flyover. BOTTOM LEFT: City tram drivers Gary and Sandy with City of Stuart Public Works Director Milton Leggett. |
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Stuart police urge vigilance and Tips against scams
Quick-Thinking Caretaker and Stuart Police Save Elderly Man from $10,000 Scam
Last week, a vigilant caretaker and a dedicated Stuart Police officer prevented an elderly man with dementia from losing $10,000 to a scam.
The caretaker arrived at the man’s home and immediately noticed something was wrong. The man, confused and claiming "they were spying on him," revealed he had been instructed by scammers posing as customer service representatives to pack $10,000 in cash inside a book and overnight it to New Jersey.
Recognizing the scam, the caretaker contacted Stuart Police. An officer quickly intervened, tracking the package, which was already enroute through Palm Beach International Airport. Despite after-hours challenges, the officer managed to intercept the shipment in Kentucky and have it returned to the police department.
The relieved victim and his caretaker retrieved the cash. This swift teamwork prevented a devastating financial loss.
Authorities remind everyone to stay alert for unsolicited requests for money and to seek help if something feels suspicious.
Here are five essential tips to help you keep safe from phone scams
(1) Practice Skepticism
Be wary of unsolicited calls. Legitimate companies rarely request personal or financial information over the phone, especially if they initiated the call.
(2) Verify Caller Identity
Never to provide sensitive information to a caller. Instead, hang up and call the company directly using the phone number listed on an official website, bill, or statement.
(3) Set Up Call Screening Tools
Use call-blocking apps or enable built-in features on phones to filter out potential scam calls. Registering their number with the National Do Not Call Registry can also reduce unwanted calls.
(4) Say "No"
Confidently say, "I don’t conduct business over the phone. Please send me this information in writing." This response can deter scammers.
(5) Stay Informed
Stay informed about common phone scams and share this knowledge with family members. Recognize red flags, such as urgent requests for money or threats of consequences for not complying. |
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SeeClickFix/City of Stuart, FL app
your 24/7 city connection
Did you know you can use the City of Stuart, FL / SeeClickFix app to report issues like potholes, flooding, and more?
Download the app today (links below) and connect with the city 24/7. |
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Download the City of Stuart, FL SeeClickFix apps via the links below! |
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TRAFFIC UPDATES
(1) Partial lane closure, Palm Street from Dixie Highway to Stuart Avenue Street, Oct. 31 - Dec. 31, 2025, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., for the clearing of trees and bushes.
(2) Partial lane closure, Oleander Street from Dixie Highway to North River Drive, Nov. 5, 2024 - Jan. 6, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the clearing of trees and bushes.
(3 Partial lane closure, Australian Street from Dixie Hiway to North River Drive, Nov. 1, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., for the clearing of trees and bushes.
(4) Partial lane closure, Stuart Avenue, from Palm Street to Oleander Street, Nov. 1, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., for the clearing of trees and bushes.
(5) FDOT-Florida's Turnpike
Northbound Florida’s Turnpike from SR 706/ Indiantown Road (Exit 116) in Palm Beach County to Becker Road (Exit 138) in St. Lucie County, will be intermittently closed to traffic overnight, from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., Monday, Nov. 18, for paving. Tuesday night, Nov. 19, will be used as a contingency date if needed. Motorists traveling northbound on Florida’s Turnpike will be detoured via SR 706/ Indiantown Road (Exit 116), east on SR 706/ Indiantown Road to northbound I-95 to Becker Road (114) and east on Becker Road to re-enter Florida’s Turnpike.
Southbound Florida’s Turnpike between Becker Road (Exit 138) in St. Lucie County and SR 714/SW Martin Highway (Exit 133) in Martin County will be intermittently closed to traffic overnight, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Wednesday night, Nov. 20, for paving. Thursday night, Nov. 21 will be used as a contingency date if needed. Advance notice and detour signage will be in place to assist motorists. The southbound Florida’s Turnpike entrance ramp will not be impacted and will remain accessible during this operation.
Construction detour maps available online HERE. |
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NOVEMBER 12, 2024, regular city commission meeting SUMMARY
City of Stuart Commission meetings are conducted in the City Hall Chambers and are streamed live. (View HERE). City Hall Chambers are open to the public during the meetings.
The following is a summary of the Monday, November 12, 2024, City Commission Meeting.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. ARTS MOMENT
PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPRENTICESHIP WEEK - NOVEMBER 17 - 23, 2024 - Proclamation accepted by Colleen Gill, Apprenticeship Navigator, CareerSource Research Coast.
3. SOROPTIMIST 70TH ANNIVERSARY MONTH - NOVEMBER - Proclamation accepted by Mary Ann Searle, President, Soroptimist of Stuart.
4. HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH - NOVEMBER - Proclamation accepted by Shannon Cooper, Vice President of Quality and Education, Treasure Coast Hospice.
5. EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH - NOVEMBER - Proclamation accepted by Maria Fernandez, Community Resource Specialist, Epilepsy Alliance Florida.
PRESENTATIONS
6. SERVICE AWARDS - NOVEMBER 2024
The following city employees were recognized: William Reker, Public Works, 35 years; Jeremiah Walton, Utilities & Engineering, 30 years; and Robert Noon, Distribution & Collection Team.
7. SANITATION FLEET OVERVIEW - Anne Ellig Hawkins gave an overview of the sanitation fleet and the services and programs provided/available to city residents.
COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Movement to approve agenda made by Commissioner Eula Clarke and seconded by Commissioner Christopher Collins. Motion passed: 5-0.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non-Agenda Related) (3 Minutes Max.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
8. APPROVAL OF 10/14/2024 CCM MINUTES, 10/24/2024 SCM ZIP WORKSHOP #1 MINUTES, 10/28/2024 CCM MINUTES (RC)
9. CITY/COUNTY EMERGENCY WATER CONNECTION INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 108-2024; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MARTIN COUNTY TO SELL WATER TO EACH OTHER UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
10. CITY/COUNTY EMERGENCY WASTEWATER CONNECTION INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 109-2024; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MARTIN COUNTY TO PROVIDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT TO EACH OTHER UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
11. AWARD OF ITB #2024-110: SE LONITA STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION No. 115-2024; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA APPROVING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID #2024-110, CITY OF STUART’S SE LONITA STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO MTS LAND & CATTLE, LLC OF PALM CITY, FLORIDA, THE LOWEST, MOST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER WITH A TOTAL UNIT PRICE OF $191,880; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
12. MOTOROLA LEASE FOR TEN (10) YEARS WITH CITY OF STUART FOR SIXTY-FIVE (65) N70S POLICE HANDHELD RADIOS (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 118-2024; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EQUIPMENT LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR A TEN (10) YEAR TERM WITH CELLULAR COSTS FOR SIXTY-FIVE (65) N70S PUBLIC SAFETY HANDHELD POLICE RADIOS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Item pulled from Consent Calendar. Questions asked by Commissioner Laura Giobbi pertaining to technology advancements over the 10-year lease period. Capt. Zenelovic answered Commissioner Giobbi's questions. Commissioner Clarke motioned to approve Resolution 118-2024; motion seconded by Commissioner Collins. Motion carried: 5-0.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Giobbi asked to pull Item 11. Motion made by Commissioner Clark and seconded by Commissioner Collins. Motion carried: 5-0.
COMMISSION ACTION
13. DEAUTHORIZING PACE PROGRAM AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS IN THE CITY OF STUART (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 117-2024; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 132-2020 AND DEAUTHORIZING PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF STUART; TERMINATING AGREEMENTS WITH THE FLORIDA GREEN FINANCE AUTHORITY, THE FLORIDA RESILIENCY AND ENERGY DISTRICT, THE FLORIDA PACE FUNDING AGENCY, AND THE GREEN CORRIDOR PACE DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2024-273, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
After commissioner discussion and comments from several PACE providers, Commissioner Clarke moved in favor of Resolution 117-2004; motion seconded by Commissioner Reed. Motion carried: 5-0.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
14. 710 SE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD - MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (CPUD) ZONING DISTRICT (RC):
ORDINANCE No. 2532-2024; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, TO REZONE A 2.4-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 710 SE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD, BEING MORE DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED, FOR MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (CPUD) ZONING DESIGNATION TO ALLOW A VOCATIONAL TRAINING FACILITY ONLY; PROVIDING DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
After commissioner discussion and public comments, Commissioner Clarke moved in favor of Ordinance 2532-2024; motion seconded by Commissioner Collins. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION
15. JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY POSITION
Commissioners discussed the goals and objectives for the position, the city's charter for hiring charter employees, not taking the position to referendum vote, holding a workshop to better define the job description, staffing and budgeting, and the shortlist process the city followed for the hiring of the city attorney. Following discussion, Commissioner Giobbi moved to present a resolution for a job description at the December 9, 2024, commission meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clarke. Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURMENT 7:38 p.m. |
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TOP: Soroptimist 70th Anniversary Month proclamation presented by Mayor Campbell Rich. BOTTOM. LEFT: Hospice & Palliative Care Month proclamation accepted by Shannon Cooper. MIDDLE: Epilepsy Awareness Month proclamation accepted by Maria Fernandez. RIGHT: Apprenticeship Week proclamation accepted by Collen Gill. |
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William "Billy" Reker celebrates his 35 years of service in the Public Works Department with Mayor Campbell Rich. |
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Future city of stuart meetings
Special Commission Meeting - Zoning in Progress Workshop #3
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, 4 p.m.
Regular City Commission Meeting
Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m. |
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Calendar of Events
Market on Main
Every Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 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 |
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