New Signs, New Look!
Have you spotted them yet? The City of Stuart is getting a fresh update with 8 brand-new signs—5 district signs and 3 vertical gateway signs—adding even more charm to our city!
As first envisioned in the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) 2022 Annual Report, this project set out to give Stuart’s entry points a much-needed glow-up! The old signs were a bit on the shy side—too small to make a statement and missing that "Welcome to Stuart" charm. The CRA wanted something bolder, something that truly captured the spirit of our city. After three rounds of community input in 2021 and 2022, the people spoke loud and clear: the “Wave” design was the winner! With that, the CRA got to work turning vision into reality, crafting a family of gateway, downtown, and district signs that make arriving in Stuart and the various districts feel like something special.
These beauties will be fully installed over the next two weeks, becoming permanent members of our Stuart family. Keep an eye out as they make their debut and let us know when you see them!
And. don't be bashful! Selfies with the new signs are highly encouraged! |
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Stay in the Know with AquaHawk, Your Free Con$ervation Tool!
Did you know the City of Stuart offers a FREE tool to help you track and manage your water usage? Meet AquaHawk Alerting™, an easy-to-use online portal that lets you check your water consumption anytime during the billing cycle.
By signing up and providing your contact info, you can choose to receive real-time alerts via text, email, or phone call if your water use spikes unexpectedly—helping you catch leaks early and avoid costly surprises! You can even set your own usage thresholds (like 5,000 gallons), and if you’re approaching your limit, AquaHawk™ will send an automatic alert to keep you informed.
No more mystery water bills! With AquaHawk™, you’ll always know what’s happening with your water usage—whether you’re at home, traveling, or a seasonal resident this tool helps you keep an eye on your property. You can even check rainfall and temperature data to see if you’re overwatering your landscape after a storm.
Take control, save money, and prevent water waste! Sign up today and enjoy peace of mind knowing you’ll never be caught off guard by an unexpected bill.
For more info, call (772) 288-5317 or visit the AquaHawk™ page on the City of Stuart’s website. |
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STUART POLICE DEPARMENT UPDATES
Citizen's Police Academy Kicks Off with Fun, Facts, & a Behind-the-Scenes Look
This week, a packed room of curious citizens gathered at the City’s Public Safety Complex for the first session of the 2025 Citizen’s Police Academy—a seven-week journey into the world of law enforcement.
Kicking things off with coffee, donuts, and a lively trivia contest, Lt. Brian Bossio, Stuart Police Department Public Information Officer, and Chief Joseph Tumminelli got participants warmed up with some eye-opening facts about the department:
- How many full-time residents live in Stuart?
- How many people pass through the city daily?
- How many calls for service did Stuart Police respond to in 2024?
- How many officers and civilian staff keep Stuart safe?
- How many arrests did the department make last year?
- How big is the City of Stuart jurisdiction?
- (Trivia answers at the bottom—no peeking!)
After the trivia fun, Detective Zachary Pecci took the group on a journey through the history of the Stuart Police Department, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the entire police and fire complex, led by Corporal Amy Duran and Officer Rachel Minor.
What’s coming up next? Future sessions will dive into:
- Criminal Investigations, Crime Analysis, & Evidence/Crime Scene
- The Judicial System
- Traffic Enforcement/DUI, Narcotics, & Internal Affairs
- Juvenile Justice, Gangs, & Stuart Fire Rescue
- Special Response Team, K-9, & Training
- Active Shooter Response & Dispatch
Want to join in on the next academy? Contact Lt. Brian Bossio at (772) 287-1122 for more details!
Trivia Answers: (1) Approximately 20,000 residents. Increases to approximately 26,000 seasonally. (2) FDOT reports that over 150,000 people travel through the city daily. (3) 19,997. (4) 52 fulltime, 3 part-time officers and 2 reserve officers. There are 27 civilian employees. (5) 966 criminal arrests; 30 of these were juveniles. (6) 8.5 square miles. |
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Stuart Police Dispatch Center Earns Prestigious Accreditation
Big news from the Stuart Police Department! This week, in St. Augustine, Florida, Police Chief Tumminelli and the department’s accreditation team proudly accepted official dispatch accreditation status from the Florida Telecommunications Accreditation Commission (FL-TAC).
A First for the Treasure Coast!
We’re thrilled to announce that Stuart PD is now the ONLY agency on the Treasure Coast with an accredited dispatch center—joining an elite group of just 23 agencies statewide to earn this honor!
100% Compliance, 100% Dedication
Over the course of two days, professional assessors conducted a rigorous review of our dispatch center’s policies and procedures. The result? A perfect score—100% compliance with all FL-TAC standards!
Chief Tumminelli praised the dispatch team, stating:
"We are incredibly proud of our dispatchers and the critical role they play in public safety. This accreditation is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and we are honored to have reached this level of excellence at our dispatch center."
Congratulations to our dispatch team for this outstanding achievement! Your commitment to keeping Stuart safe is truly commendable! |
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STUART FIRE RESCUE UPDATE
City Departments Receive AED Training
This week, Stuart Fire Rescue began making the rounds in city departments to ensure all staff know how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Every second counts in a cardiac emergency and having the right training can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why AED training is a critical skill for both first responders and everyday citizens.
AEDs are designed to be easy to use, guiding users with clear voice and visual prompts to deliver a potentially life-saving shock to someone in cardiac arrest. With proper training, individuals can quickly assess a victim’s condition, apply the AED, and perform CPR, dramatically increasing survival rates before emergency responders arrive.
Why AED Training Matters:
• Fast Action Saves Lives – Using an AED within minutes of cardiac arrest can double or even triple survival rates.
• Easy to Learn, Easy to Use – Training provides hands-on practice, ensuring confidence in an emergency.
• Widely Available – AEDs are commonly found in public places like schools, offices, and shopping centers. (The city has installed AEDs at both Guy Davis Sports Complex and Sailfish Ball Park. If needed, follow the signs on the AEDs)
Being trained in AED use empowers individuals to act quickly and gives victims a real chance at survival. Consider taking a local AED and CPR training course—you never know when you might be the difference between life and loss.
For more information on AED training opportunities in the City of Stuart, contact Stuart Fire Rescue at (772) 288-5360. |
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Fire Rescue Operations Chief Jon Huneycutt (center) ensured Utilities & Engineering team members know how (and when) to use an AED. |
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Traffic Advisories/Alerts
(1) Partial lane closure, Palm Street from Dixie Highway to Stuart Avenue, Jan. 13, 2025 - March 13, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for construction of parallel parking and concrete work.
(2) Partial lane closure, Stuart Avenue from Palm Street to Oleander Street, Jan. 14, 2025 - March 14, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for construction of parallel parking, concrete work and paving.
(3) Partial lane closure, Stuart Avenue from Australian Street to Oleander Street, January 14, 2025 - March 14, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for construction of parallel parking, concrete work, milling and paving.
(4) Partial lane closure, Australian Street from Dixie Highway to North River Drive, January 15, 2025 - March 17, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for sidewalk work and rough grading.
(5) Partial lane closure, Australian Street from Stuart Avenue to North River Drive, January 15, 2025 - March 17, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for sidewalk work and rough grading.
(6) Partial lane closure, Oleander Street from Dixie Highway to North River Drive, January 16, 2025 - March 18, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for construction of parallel parking, concrete work and paving.
(7) Partial lane closure, Oleander Street from Stuart Avenue to Dixie Highway, January 16, 2025 - March 18, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for construction of parallel parking, concrete work and paving.
(8) Partial lane closure, N.W. Poinsettia Street, from Dixie Highway to Stuart Avenue, January 17, 2025 - March 19, 2025, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for construction of parallel parking and concrete work.
(9) 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.
(10) 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. |
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Agenda for the February 24, 2025, City Commission Meeting
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 the agenda for the Monday, February 24, 2025, City Commission Meeting.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non-Agenda Related) (3 Minutes Max.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. AWARD OF ITB 2025-103, PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 32-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA APPROVING THE AWARD OF ITB 2025-103, CITY OF STUART PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE ZONE-2 ASPHALT MILL/OVERLAY, POINT REPAIRS AND MICRO SURFACING PROJECT TO LP ASPHALT LLC THE LOWEST, MOST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER WITH A TOTAL UNIT PRICE OF $385,080.39; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMISSION ACTION
2. APPROVAL OF CRB APPOINTEES, MARK BRECHBILL & FREDERICK JAMES TO THE CRA (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 31-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA APPOINTING COMMUNITY REDEVLOPMENT BOARD (CRB) MEMBERS MARK BRECHBILL AND FREDERICK JAMES TO SERVE AS THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FOR THE REMAINING CURRENT TERM, FROM PRESENT TO DECEMBER 31, 2025; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
3. ZONING IN PROGRESS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS IMPLEMENTATION (Legislative) (RC):
ORDINANCE No. 2539-2025; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING AND RESTATING THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER II ZONING DISTRICTS USES ALLOWED, DENSITY, INTENSITY, CHAPTER III SPECIAL ZONING CODES, CHAPTER V RESOURCE PROTECTION RELATED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND CHAPTER VI ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS WHICH WERE DETERMINED DURING THE "ZONING IN PROGRESS" UNDER SECTION 1.04.04, STUART LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; 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
Special Commission Meeting - Attorney/Client
Monday, February 24, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
City Commission Meeting
Monday, February 24, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Community Redevelopment Board
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Joint City/County Initial Conflict Assessment Meeting
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
John F. Armstrong Wing, Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34997
City Commission Meeting
Monday, March 10, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Local Planning Agency / Planning Advisory Board
Thursday, March 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Magistrate Hearing
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Community Redevelopment Agency
Monday, March 24, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
City Commission Meeting
Monday, March 24, 2025, 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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