Agenda 072826

City Council Meeting · 2026-07-28 · agenda_packet

[1710 Stockton Street; case Ordinance No. 2026-27 (AV2026-0003)] Ordinance to abandon and vacate a public alley right-of-way at 1710 Stockton Street. Applicant Dwight Clark requested the vacation to increase property size and prevent trespassing. No utilities are in the alley, and staff received no objections. The ordinance was approved on first reading. [22 E. New Haven Avenue; case Ordinance No. 2026-28 (AV2026-0005)] 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. Applicant 30 E New Haven LLC requested this as part of proposed development. A previous ordinance (2018-37) was voided due to unmet conditions regarding a gas line easement, which has since been relocated. The proposed ordinance does not have similar conditions. Approved on first reading. [1000 N. Wickham Road; case Ordinance No. 2026-29 (AV2025-0007)] Ordinance to vacate a portion of a 15-foot-wide public utility easement that encompasses the building on the parcel at 1000 N. Wickham Road. Applicant Wal-Mart Stores East LP requested this for proposed building renovations that are obstructed by the easement. An initial objection from the Water/Sewer Division was withdrawn after the applicant agreed to redraft the easement to be centered over the water line. The vacation is conditioned upon granting a new 15-foot-wide easement. Approved on first reading. [Crane Creek Reserve Golf Course; case Project No. 10621] Contract award for Electrical Improvements at Crane Creek Reserve Golf Course. Project No. 10621 was awarded to Accurate Power & Technology, Inc. for $142,130. [Ballard Park, 924 Thomas Barbour Drive] License Agreement for a laydown yard between the City of Melbourne and in-Depth, Inc. for the temporary use of a portion of Ballard Park for the Navigational Aids and Channel Markers project. Authorization for the City Manager to execute the agreement. [Joe Mullins RO Water Treatment Plant; case Resolution No. 4425] Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for FY 2026-2027 Alternative Water Supply Funding for the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Expansion at Joe Mullins RO Water Treatment Plant Project in the amount of $20,575,400. [case Resolution No. 4426] Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), for FY 2026 Cops Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program funding in the amount of $182,132 to expand access to mental health and wellness services for the Police Department. [Croton Road from Parkway Drive to Wickham Park soccer fields; case Project No. 34122] Task Order No. DRMP-U-2025-003 for the Croton Road Reclaimed Water Main Extension, Project No. 34122. The existing reclaimed water main on Croton Road will be extended approximately 2,600 LF north along Croton Road from Parkway Drive to the entrance of the Wickham Park soccer fields. This segment will extend reclaimed water service to Eastern Florida State College. The scope includes survey, ecological services, and preliminary and final engineering services. The project is expected to take approximately 320 days. Approved. [Lift Station No. 12 to an existing manhole at the intersection of Post Road and Robinhood Drive; case Project No. 32324] Task Order No. DRMP-U-2025-004 for the Lift Station No. 12 Force Main Replacement, Project No. 32324. The existing six-inch asbestos cement (AC) wastewater force main from Lift Station No. 12 needs replacement due to deterioration. The scope includes survey, preliminary engineering, and final engineering and permitting services. The project is expected to take approximately 365 days. Approved. [West side of the ROWTP; case Project No. 31323] 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. This is part of the expansion of the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant (ROWTP) to meet Consumptive Use Permit goals. Production Well No. 8 is sited on the west side of the ROWTP. The scope includes design, permitting, and bidding services. The project is expected to take approximately 336 days. Approved. [Grant Street Water Reclamation Facility Collection System; case Project No. 37026] 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. Excessive inflow and infiltration have been identified, impacting treatment capacity, costs, and compliance. The scope includes project management, data collection, flow monitoring, field investigations, engineering evaluation, and a report. The project is expected to take approximately 540 days. Approved. [Sarno Road, west of Wickham Road (Boozer site); case Project No. 10321] Amendment No. 1 to the professional engineering services contract with PGAL, Inc. for the Fire Department Needs Analysis and Station Design, Project No. 10321. This amendment authorizes additional services from PGAL to confirm if the Boozer site (Sarno Road, west of Wickham Road, Parcel ID 27-36-24-00-11 / Tax Account 2703576) can accommodate the previously proposed Fire Station No. 72 design and layout. Services include geotechnical work, wetland delineation, conceptual design, and wetland mitigation. Approved. [Water Production Actiflo Building; case Project No. 31124] Purchase of roof replacement for the Water Production Actiflo Building, Project No. 31124, from Hamilton Roofing, Inc., for an estimated amount of $111,731.33. Approved as part of the consent agenda. Purchase of LED streetlight heads for the Facilities Division from Graybar Electric Company, Inc., for an estimated annual cost of $175,000. Approved as part of the consent agenda. Purchase of two Class 8 dump trucks for the Streets Division from Cumberland International, for a total amount of $349,881.36. Approved as part of the consent agenda. [case Project No. 20026] Continuing Contract for Professional Engineering Services for the Stormwater Master Plan, Project No. 20026, with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. Approved as part of the consent agenda. Purchase of Professional Services to implement ESRI Utility Network and data migration from True North Geographic Technologies, LLC, for $241,500. Approved as part of the consent agenda. [Indian River Lagoon] Interlocal Agreement with Brevard County for the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Local Infrastructure Surtax. Approved as part of the consent agenda. [Downtown Core: E. New Haven Avenue (Livingston Street to E. of Front Street), Municipal Lane (US 192 to E. New Haven Avenue), Melbourne Court (FECR to Henley Court); case Project No. 17123] Professional Engineering Services selection for the Downtown Core Streetscape Project and authorization to negotiate a contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. The project scope includes a complete design retrofit of historic downtown, utilizing an urban-style streetscape and roadway design for E. New Haven Avenue, Municipal Lane, and Melbourne Court. Design elements include parking conversion, wider sidewalks, stormwater collection, utility relocation, landscape, irrigation, hardscape, lighting, wayfinding signs, public art space, bollards, security cameras, smart parking, and traffic calming. Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. was ranked first among five responsive firms. Council Member Hanley removed the item for discussion due to concerns about the property tax referendum impacting businesses. Council members Neuman and Alfrey supported moving forward, emphasizing critical infrastructure needs. Authorized staff to negotiate a contract. Agreement for medical physicals and scans for the Fire Department with Life Scan Wellness Centers for $120,254. Approved as part of the consent agenda. Agreement for Legal Services regarding non-party discovery matter with Dean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton, P.A. Approved as part of the consent agenda. [case Resolution No. 4421] Resolution No. 4421: A resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation, High Visibility Enforcement Program. Approved as part of the consent agenda. [case Resolution No. 4422] Resolution No. 4422: A resolution providing for a change in the September 2026 City Council regular meeting schedule. Approved as part of the consent agenda. [2442 Empire Avenue; case CE#2023-0112] Lien Rescission No. CE#2023-0112: Recommendation from the Code Enforcement Board to deny the reduction of the lien balance amount of $1,250 for the property at 2442 Empire Avenue. The property owner, James Teele, was cited for excessive open storage and inoperable vehicles. The property was found to be in compliance in October 2025, after a lengthy process. The Board recommended denial of the rescission request, with the fine remaining at $1,250. Council supported the recommendation and denied the reduction. [Sarno Road and west of Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL; case Project No. 10321] Resolution No. 4423: Authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the City of Melbourne and Otto S. Boozer, as Trustee, for property located on Sarno Road and west of Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL (Parcel ID 27-36-24-00-11 / Tax Account 2703576) for the relocation of Fire Station No. 72. The purchase price is $1,000,000 plus closing costs. The property is 2.6 acres and has existing wetlands and shallow groundwater. Site remediation is estimated to cost an additional $1 million. The agreement was executed on June 13, 2026, with a 90-day investigation period. Council members Smith and Hanley voted nay. [case Resolution No. 4424] Resolution No. 4424: A resolution amending Building Division fees to align with new legislation (House Bill 803) requiring fees to be calculated based on actual costs incurred by the city. Approved unanimously. [Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place, Jupiter, FL] Space Coast Regional Chamber's 2026 Community Leadership Retreat. Council members Mimi Hanley, Marcus Smith, and David Neuman expressed interest in attending the retreat in Jupiter, FL, from September 10-12, 2026. City Council approval is required as the event is outside Brevard County. A finding that attendance serves a valid public purpose is required. The City has been a member of the Space Coast Chamber of Commerce since March 1995. [1710 Stockton Street; case AV2026-0003] An ordinance to abandon and vacate a public alley right-of-way at 1710 Stockton Street. The applicant, Dwight Clark, requested the vacation of the unimproved 10-foot-wide public alley right-of-way abutting the west lot line of his property to increase property size and prevent trespassing. No utilities are located within the alley, and no objections were received. The ordinance was recommended for approval. [22 E New Haven Avenue; case AV2026-0005] An ordinance to vacate a 12-foot-wide unimproved public alley right-of-way that runs through the applicant’s property at 22 E New Haven Avenue. The applicant, 30 E New Haven LLC, requested the vacation as part of proposed development. A previous ordinance (2018-37) was voided due to an unmet condition regarding a gas line easement, which has since been relocated. Staff received no objections and recommended approval. [1000 N Wickham Rd; case AV2025-0007] An ordinance vacating a portion of a 15-foot-wide public utility easement at 1000 N Wickham Rd, encompassing the Walmart building. The applicant, Wal-Mart Stores East LP, requested the vacation for proposed building renovations that are obstructed by the easement. An initial objection from Public Works Water/Sewer regarding a water line was resolved by the applicant agreeing to grant a new easement centered over the water line. The City Attorney's Office recommended approval with the condition that a new 15-foot-wide public utility easement be granted. [Crane Creek Reserve Golf Course; case Project No. 10621] Construction contract award to Accurate Power & Technology, Inc., Eustis, FL, for Crane Creek Reserve Golf Course Electrical Improvements, Project No. 10621. The project involves upgrading the electrical service to support new irrigation pumps installed in 2025, including disconnecting existing equipment, installing new pump control panels, and connecting a new electrical service from a new FPL transformer. A generator connection will also be installed. The contract amount is $142,130.00. [900 East Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, Florida 32901; case ITB-10621-0-2026/KB] The City of Melbourne is entering into a Construction Agreement with a Contractor for the Crane Creek Golf Course Electrical project. The project number is 10621. The bid opening was on July 10, 2026. The contract includes various divisions such as Invitation to Bid, General Conditions, Technical Plans, and Special Conditions. The Contractor is required to commence work upon written order and reach Substantial Completion within 30 calendar days, with Final Completion within 15 calendar days of Substantial Completion. Time is of the essence for this contract. A Combination Performance and Payment Bond is also required. The City's address for notices is 900 East Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, Florida 32901. [924 Thomas Barbour Drive; case Project No. 10826] The City of Melbourne is entering into a License Agreement with In-Depth, Inc. for the temporary use of a portion of City-owned property at Ballard Park, located at 924 Thomas Barbour Drive. This is for staging equipment and storing materials for the Annual Installation, Maintenance and Repair Work for Navigational Aids and Channel Markers project (Work Order No. 1 Anchoring Limitation Areas, Project No. 10826). The licensed area is approximately 75 feet by 75 feet and includes use of one boat dock, one parking space for a construction trailer, and two parking spaces for boat trailers. The agreement is effective from June 29, 2026, to August 31, 2026. In-Depth, Inc. is required to maintain commercial general liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and business automobile liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per accident. This document is a meeting agenda or record containing numerous items, primarily consisting of coded numbers and references that do not translate into specific project details such as addresses, project sizes, zoning changes, applicant names, case numbers, decisions, or key dates. Therefore, it is not possible to extract actionable information for contractors and trades regarding specific work opportunities. This document appears to be a partial agenda or record with numerous coded entries and page numbers, lacking specific project details such as addresses, project sizes, zoning changes, applicant names, case numbers, decisions, or key dates. It is not possible to extract actionable information for contractors and trades. [Joe Mullins RO Water Treatment Plant] Melbourne City Council is considering a grant application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Alternative Water Supply Funding. The project involves expanding the Joe Mullins Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant from 5 MGD to 10 MGD, with future capability to 15 MGD. The total project cost is $82,301,601, with a requested grant of $20,575,400 (25% of the cost). The City will provide local matching funds of $61,726,201. The purpose is to improve water source quality and ensure capacity through 2049. Melbourne City Council is considering a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), for the FY 2026 COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program. The Melbourne Police Department seeks $182,132 for a 24-month Peer Support and Suicide Prevention Advancement Project. This project will provide advanced training to eight Peer Support/Critical Incident Stress Management members, certify four members as suicide-prevention instructors, deliver suicide-prevention education to approximately 248 employees, and offer two family education days annually. The grant requires no matching funds, and the City will use General Fund to continue wellness efforts upon project completion. [Carver Park West Parking Lot] Melbourne City Council is considering a Substantial Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2025-2026 Action Plan. The proposed change involves reallocating $31,000 from a cancelled project (Carver Park Football Field Lighting) to a new project (Carver Park West Parking Lot Lighting Installation). The Request for Applications was advertised on May 7, 2026, with a deadline of May 21, 2026. An application was received from Parks, Recreation and Golf, and an evaluation committee recommended approval on May 27, 2026. The Citizens' Advisory Board also approved the amendment. [Carver Park parking lot; case Item No. C. 15.] The City of Melbourne Parks, Recreation, and Golf requested a scope of work change for lighting at Carver Park parking lot, reallocating $31,000 in CDBG funds. The Citizens' Advisory Board (CAB) unanimously approved the substantial amendment to the FY 2025-2026 CDBG Action Plan on June 1, 2026. No public comments were received. [case Item No. C. 16.] The City of Melbourne is reallocating $10,220.61 in HOME funds from the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program (which has sunset) to the Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program. This substantial amendment to the FY 2022-2023 and 2025-2026 HOME Action Plan was approved by the Citizens' Advisory Board (CAB) on June 1, 2026. No public comments were received.