SAVE THE DATE!
ArtsFest 2025 - Feb. 8-9
ArtsFest, a hometown celebration of arts and culture returns to Stuart next weekend for two days---February 8-9, 2025. This annual event, which began in 1988, combines fine art, fine craft, culinary arts, hands-on-activities for the family, and a variety of live musical and theatrical performances.
WHEN
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Sunday, Feb 9, 2025, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WHERE
Memorial Park, along East Ocean Boulevard, Stuart
ADMISSION
$5, with free entry for students aged 18 and under
Proceeds support Martin Arts' programs, such as art education in schools and artist advocacy.
For more information, visit https://www.martinarts.org. |
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CRA/CRB Advisory Board Members Take Oath of Office
At the January 27, 2025, Joint Meeting of the Stuart City Commission, Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Redevelopment Board, advisory board members---Jeff Manera, Frederick James, Clay Scherer, Scott Whalen, Bonnie Moser, Marc Brechbill, and Frank McChrystal--took the Oath of Office before the City Clerk and City Attorney for public record.
Welcome aboard and thank you for volunteering on your respective boards. |
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Smoke Alarms Save Lives:
Stuart Fire Rescue’s Community Outreach
Stuart Fire Rescue recently visited the Pierpoint Yacht Club community to provide essential safety education on AED and fire extinguisher use. Their key message? Smoke alarms save lives.
Operations Chief Jon Honeycutt reminded residents that smoke alarms expire after 10 years and should be replaced to ensure proper functionality. During the visit, numerous residents received new smoke alarms to replace expired or faulty ones, with several opting to have the fire rescue team install them on-site.
As part of their commitment to public safety, Stuart Fire Rescue holds a bi-annual smoke and carbon monoxide detector giveaway in the spring and fall. These events align with the time change—a perfect reminder to check and replace the batteries in your detectors when you set your clocks forward or back.
Stay safe, stay prepared! |
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Watershed Protection
Did you know the City of Stuart has one of the most comprehensive watershed improvement programs in Florida, if not the nation?
The benefits of this program include:
- Groundwater Recharge
- Passive Recreation
- Upland and Wetland Preserve Areas
- Urban Open Space
- Water Quality Improvements
- Wildlife Habitat
The City receives an average of 60 inches of rain each year. Rain can percolate into the ground, evaporate back into the atmosphere, or become stormwater runoff. Historically in Stuart, stormwater runoff was directed to the St. Lucie River as fast as possible via ditches and underground pipes, to obtain good drainage at the least cost.
Pollution
By the 1970's, scientists began to recognize stormwater runoff was a significant source of pollution to lakes and streams. Stormwater accumulates nutrients, sediments, oil, grease, trash, etc. as it runs over the land, all of which is flushed into the St. Lucie River that surrounds Stuart on all sides. Polluted stormwater runoff is called "non-point source" pollution to distinguish it from "point sources" of pollution such as sewage treatment plants and factories.
By the 1990's, the St. Lucie River was in serious decline due to non-point source pollution from its entire watershed, which is much larger than the City of Stuart, and includes a canal (C-44) that connects the South Fork of the St. Lucie River to Lake Okeechobee, enabling Lake O to be a dangerous source of pollution to the St. Lucie River when it discharges via C-44.
The City has long supported efforts to clean up non-point source pollution of the St. Lucie River, and committed to doing what it could to improve the quality of stormwater runoff within its jurisdiction. Stuart adopted a Stormwater Utility in 1994 to fund these efforts locally, one of the first such programs in Florida.
Watershed Map
In 2000, the City adopted a Watershed Map. Each watershed comprises a unique area that drains stormwater within its boundaries to one or more points of discharge to tide (either via local creeks to the River, or via pipes directly to the River itself). Each watershed was studied for opportunities to improve stormwater management within its boundaries. This program became the City Watersheds Project.
Learn more about the benefits of the City of Stuart's Watershed Protection Program:
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Completed rain garden in the Tressler Drive Water Quality Improvement Project. |
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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. |
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Summary of the January 27, 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 a summary of the Monday, January 27, 2025, City Commission Meeting.
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Motion for approval by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Vice Mayor Collins. Motion carried 5-0.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non-Agenda Related) (3 Minutes Max.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF 01/13/2025 CCM MINUTES - Motion for approval by Commissioner Clarke; seconded by Vice Mayor Collins. Motion carried 5-0.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCE FIRST READING
2. POLK STREET HOTELS, INC. (AKA FAIRFIELD INN HOTEL) AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS (REZONE) (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (RC):
ORDINANCE No. 2537-2025; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO REZONE A 0.33-ACRE PARCEL WHICH IS LOCATED AT 255 SW 6TH STREET FROM THE URBAN WATERFRONT ZONING DESIGNATION TO THE URBAN HIGHWAY ZONING DESIGNATION; PROVIDING DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Motion for approval by Commissioner Clarke; seconded by Vice Mayor Collins. Motion carried 5-0. Second reading scheduled for February 10, 2025.
3. REPEAL OF ARTICLE IX, EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE AND PLASTICS REGULATION (RC):
ORDINANCE No. 2538-2025; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, REPEALING ARTICLE IX, EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE AND PLASTICS REGULATION, OF CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
After discussion, Vice Mayor Collins moved to repeal; seconded by Commissioner Giobbi. Motion carried 3-2 with Commissioner Clarke and Mayor Rich voting against the repeal.
DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION
4. AUTHORIZATION TO SCHEDULE ATTORNEY-CLIENT SESSION (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 18-2025; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SCHEDULE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT SESSION WITH THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION MATTERS PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, §286.011(8); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Vice Mayor Collins moved to approve; Commissioner Clarke seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Special meeting to be held on February 24, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 p.m. |
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City of Stuart Commission |
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Future City of Stuart Meetings
Community Redevelopment Board (CRB)
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Local Planning Agency (LPA)
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
City Commission Meeting
Monday, February 10, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Magistrate Hearing
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Special Commission Meeting - Attoney/Client
Monday, February 24, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
City Commission Meeting
Monday, February 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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