Agenda 071426

City Council Meeting · 2026-07-14 · agenda_packet

[11 parcels totaling 4.25 acres; case Ordinance No. 2026-26] City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2026-26, a zoning text amendment to extend the Central Business Overlay Zone (CB-OZ) by 4.25 acres. This extension aims to facilitate redevelopment by applying flexible development and design standards to 11 parcels along the northern boundary of the Downtown Melbourne Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), extending from Waverly Place to Fee Avenue. The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. This item was first read on June 9, 2026, and is scheduled for its second reading and public hearing on July 14, 2026. [Croton Road; case Task Order No. DRMP-U-2025-003, Project No. 34122] City Council will consider Task Order No. DRMP-U-2025-003 for the Croton Road Reclaimed Water Main Extension, Project No. 34122, with DRMP, Inc. for $179,625. [Lift Station No. 12; case Task Order No. DRMP-U-2025-004, Project No. 32324] City Council will consider Task Order No. DRMP-U-2025-004 for the Lift Station No. 12 Force Main Replacement, Project No. 32324, with DRMP, Inc. for $197,075. [case Task Order No. CDM-09, Project No. 31323] City Council will consider Task Order No. CDM-09 for Hydrogeologic and Engineering Services for Water Production Wellfield Improvements for the Design of Production Well No. 8, Project No. 31323, with CDM Smith, Inc. for $437,235. [Grant Street Water Reclamation Facility; case Task Order No. IEG-U-2025-001, Project No. 37026] City Council will consider Task Order No. IEG-U-2025-001 for an Inflow and Infiltration Study for the Grant Street Water Reclamation Facility Collection System, Project No. 37026, with Infrastructure Engineering Group, LLC for $500,000. [case Amendment No. 1, Project No. 10321] City Council will consider Amendment No. 1 to the professional engineering services contract with PGAL, Inc. for the Fire Department Needs Analysis and Station Design, Project No. 10321, for $183,000. [Water Production Actiflo Building; case Project No. 31124] City Council will consider the purchase of roof replacement for the Water Production Actiflo Building, Project No. 31124, with Hamilton Roofing, Inc., with an estimated cost of $111,731.33. City Council will consider the purchase of LED streetlight heads for the Facilities Division from Graybar Electric Company, Inc., with an estimated annual cost of $175,000. City Council will consider the purchase of two Class 8 dump trucks for the Streets Division from Cumberland International for $349,881.36. [case Project No. 20026] City Council will consider a Continuing Contract for Professional Engineering Services for the Stormwater Master Plan, Project No. 20026, with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. City Council will consider the purchase of Professional Services to implement ESRI Utility Network and data migration from True North Geographic Technologies, LLC for $241,500. City Council will consider an Interlocal Agreement with Brevard County for the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Local Infrastructure Surtax. [Downtown Core] City Council will consider the selection of Professional Engineering Services for the Downtown Core Streetscape Project and authorization to negotiate a contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. City Council will consider an Agreement for medical physicals and scans for the Fire Department with Life Scan Wellness Centers for $120,254. City Council will consider an Agreement for Legal Services regarding a non-party discovery matter with Dean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton, P.A. [case Resolution No. 4421] City Council will consider Resolution No. 4421, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation for the High Visibility Enforcement Program. [case Resolution No. 4422] City Council will consider Resolution No. 4422, providing for a change in the September 2026 City Council regular meeting schedule. [2442 Empire Avenue; case Lien Rescission No. CE#2023-0112] City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Lien Rescission No. CE#2023-0112, recommending that the lien balance amount of $1,250 not be reduced for the cited respondents and property at 2442 Empire Avenue. The cited respondent/current owner is James & Sheila Teele, and the applicant is James Teele. [1710 Stockton Street; case Ordinance No. 2026-27 (AV2026-0003)] City Council will hold a first reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 2026-27 (AV2026-0003), an ordinance to abandon and vacate a public alley right-of-way at 1710 Stockton Street. [22 E. New Haven Avenue; case Ordinance No. 2026-28 (AV2026-0005)] City Council will hold a first reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 2026-28 (AV2026-0005), an ordinance to abandon and vacate a 12-foot-wide unimproved public alley right-of-way that runs through the applicant’s property at 22 E. New Haven Avenue. [1000 N. Wickham Road; case Ordinance No. 2026-29 (AV2025-0007)] City Council will hold a first reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 2026-29 (AV2025-0007), an ordinance vacating a portion of a 15-foot-wide public utility easement that encompasses the building on the parcel at 1000 N. Wickham Road, with conditions. [Sarno Road and west of Wickham Road; case Resolution No. 4423, Project No. 10321] City Council will consider Resolution No. 4423, authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the City of Melbourne and Otto S. Boozer, as Trustee of the Otto S. Boozer Restated Revocable Trust Agreement, for property located on Sarno Road and west of Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL, for Fire Station No. 72, Project No. 10321, for $1,000,000 plus closing costs. [case Resolution No. 4424] City Council will consider Resolution No. 4424, amending Building Division fees as part of the schedule of miscellaneous development fees adopted by Resolution No. 4356. [11 parcels totaling 4.25 acres; case Ordinance No. 2026-26] City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2026-26, a zoning text amendment to extend the Central Business Overlay Zone (CB-OZ) by 4.25 acres. This extension aims to facilitate redevelopment by applying flexible development and design standards to 11 parcels along the northern boundary of the Downtown Melbourne Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), extending from Waverly Place to Fee Avenue. The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. This item was first read on June 9, 2026, and is scheduled for its second reading and public hearing on July 14, 2026. [Longwood Subdivision; case Work Order No. 26-01, Project No. 64324] City Council approved Work Order No. 26-01 to the contract for Asphalt and Milling Annual Resurfacing Program for the Longwood Subdivision Road Resurfacing and Restoration, Project No. 64324, with V.A. Paving, Inc., for $1,800,000. This project includes 2.7 miles of roadway resurfacing, with base repairs required for 1.65 miles. The contractor has 270 days to complete the work. [Southwest Park; case Project No. 70126] City Council approved the purchase of playground equipment and turf surfacing for Southwest Park, Project No. 70126, with Playmore West, Inc., for $397,137.40. City Council approved the Fifth Amendment to the Purchase Agreement for Temporary Staffing Services with AUE Temporary Staffing, Inc., with an annual estimated cost of $1,050,000. [Grant Street Water Reclamation Facility] City Council approved an application (Request for Inclusion) to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Facilities Funding under the State Revolving Fund for Grant Street Water Reclamation Facility Improvements. [case Ordinance No. 2026-24] City Council approved Ordinance No. 2026-24, which amends City Code Chapter 50, Article III; Appendix B, Article IX; and Appendix D, Chapters 3, 8, and 10, related to referencing 'Certificate of Engineering Construction Completion' in multiple sections of City Code. This ordinance passed its second reading and public hearing on June 9, 2026. [case Ordinance No. 2026-25] City Council approved Ordinance No. 2026-25, proposing a referendum item for a charter amendment to Section 8.04 of the City Charter, authorizing City Council to delegate the duties of the Zoning Board of Adjustment to the Planning and Zoning Board. This ordinance passed its second reading and public hearing on June 9, 2026. City Council approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, which outlines projects and activities using Federal FY 2026-2027 CDBG funds. This includes funding for public services, public facilities and improvements, and a housing activity. No public comments were received during the comment period. City Council approved the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, allocating $250,359.29 for various programs including a CHDO set-aside, Homeowner Occupied Hurricane Hardening Program, and Homeowner Occupied Accessibility Program. No public comments were received during the comment period. [case Resolution No. 4420] City Council approved Resolution No. 4420, adopting second quarter budget recommendations for the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The budget impact is a net increase of $3,712,729. City Council discussed the proposed property tax constitutional amendment, which would increase homestead exemptions and reduce the cap on annual assessment increases for non-homestead properties. Council members expressed concerns about potential revenue loss and discussed potential mitigation strategies, including fee adjustments and partnerships with non-profits. No formal action was taken on the amendment itself, but discussions informed future budget considerations. City Council discussed the City of Melbourne Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. Council expressed consensus for the schedule change of the September 2026 Budget Public Hearings and City Council Meetings to Wednesday, September 9, at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, September 23, beginning at 5:30 p.m., with the regular meeting immediately following. Council also approved the Budget Special Meeting to be scheduled on Wednesday, July 29, at 5:30 p.m. City Council discussed the City’s proposed 2026-2027 Federal Legislative Priorities. Council expressed consensus for the list of priorities, including a request to prioritize funding for the Downtown Eau Gallie parking garage project. City Council discussed travel authorization for Council Members to attend the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Community Leadership Retreat. The item was moved to a future agenda (July 28) for more information. City Council made board appointments: Tyler White and Hunter Benninger were appointed as alternate members to the Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board (terms through February 12, 2028). Kate Broderick, Dianne Baumert-Moyik, and LuAnn Moyer were appointed to the Historic and Architectural Review Board (terms vary). Thomas Richards, Justin Jennings, and Edilene Johansson were reappointed/appointed to the Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee (terms through June 11, 2028).