III. Staff Presentation:

City Council Meeting · 2026-08-11 · agenda_item

The City of Cocoa is reviewing plans for potential infrastructure and public safety improvements. These discussions include a possible unified dispatch center to enhance public safety services, which could involve transitioning city dispatch functions to a county-wide system. Additionally, the city is considering replacing four septic systems at Stradley Park, a project estimated to cost around $32,000 for the initial replacements. The city is also exploring the acquisition of real property parcels for future city purposes, including potential park sites and stormwater improvements. These items are currently under review and are part of the city's planning process for the coming year. The scope of work could involve system integration, site preparation, utility work, and construction services. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor these developments as plans progress, as early engagement can provide an advantage before formal bidding and permitting.

ad valorem property taxes

1.3 million

total PD budget

1.4 million

current city spending on unified dispatch

1.5 million per year

estimated ongoing cost under unified dispatch

200,000 per year

affected employees in dispatch

eleven

immediate need for septic replacements at Stradley Park

32,000

cost to add a fourth septic system at Stradley Park

75,000

assigned fund balance for septic to sewer

2 million

donation to Cocoa High School for sports improvements

150,000

cost for scoreboard

232,000

cost for electrical

17,000

cost for underground boring

7,140

cost for utilities

1000

cost for sound system

12,000

cost for pole vault pit

30,000

total cost for sports improvements

271,674

tax certificate sale date

June 1st

time to tax deed sale after tax certificate purchase

about 2 years

size of parcel across from Dixon

5 acres

size of smaller parcel near Dixon

little over 1 acre

combined size of parcels near Dixon

over 1 acre

available property for future sports complexes

Fifteen acres

budget amendment for property parcel acquisition

10,000

Beautification grant amount per applicant

3,000

Beautification grant program operation cost

12,000

speed cushions on Barbara Jenkins

two