City Council Budget Workshop & Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026

City Council · 2026-06-16 · agenda

The City Council is considering awarding a contract to Allen Trench Safety Corp. for the replacement of a stolen aluminum buildable panel trench box for $34,140.40. [The Luminary Apartments – Palm Crossing] The City Council is recommending approval and awarding a contract to Danus Utilities for the repair of a 10-inch sanitary force main located at The Luminary Apartments – Palm Crossing. The repair will involve excavation to expose the main for an insert-a-valve to be installed by Florida Flow Control. The City Council is considering rescheduling the August 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting and West Melbourne-Brevard County Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting to Wednesday, August 19, 2026, due to a conflict with the State of Florida Primary Election. [case Ordinance No. 2026-05] The City Council is considering approving Ordinance No. 2026-05 concerning Micromobility Devices and E-Bikes on first reading. [Avenue West development] The City Council is considering approving the Sanitary Sewer and Water Service Extension Reimbursement Agreement for the Avenue West development by Lennar Corp. [case Resolution No. 2026-09] The City Council approved the renewal of group health insurance coverage with Cigna for the 2026-2027 benefits plan year. The renewal includes a negotiated increase of 8.77% with unchanged base and value plans, except for an increase in the emergency room copay to $500 due to utilization. A new enhancement includes virtual care with a $0 copay for telehealth. Council members discussed the reasons for the copay change and the potential for increased telehealth usage. The City Council approved the purchase of a replacement in-plant lift station duplex control panel from Barney's Pumps, Inc. for $37,563.00 and awarded the installation contract to CTS Electric Service for $5,405.69. The total project cost was within the $60,000 budget. The purchase was made via a sole source for the panel, with multiple quotes received for installation. [Bry Lynn Drive (east side)] The City Council authorized the City Manager to award a contract to Insituform Technologies, LLC for the annual U-lining (cured-in-place piping) of 1,994 feet of storm pipes on the east side of Bry Lynn Drive for $149,947.00. The project is expected to be completed in approximately one week. The west side of the roadway will be considered for similar improvements in the next fiscal year. [not stated (trailer located on west side of Park Hill Road, across from water plant construction site); case Claim #051226 (Florida League of City)] The City Council approved awarding a contract to Allen Trench Safety Corp. for $34,140.40 to replace stolen aluminum buildable panel trench box components. The city received an insurance payout of $24,419.02, resulting in a net cost to the city of $9,721.38. The trench box trailer was found empty on May 12, 2026, near the water plant construction site. [The Luminary Apartments – Palm Crossing] The City Council approved awarding a contract to Danus Utilities for $49,989.00 to repair a 10-inch sanitary force main at The Luminary Apartments – Palm Crossing, and to excavate for an insert-a-valve to be installed by Florida Flow Control for $15,670.00. The total cost for the repair is $65,659.00. The damage, caused by excavator bucket teeth marks, affects six upstream lift stations, which will be pumped out during the repair. An insert-a-valve will be installed upstream to keep lift stations online during the repair. The City Council is considering rescheduling the August 18, 2026, Regular Council Meeting and West Melbourne-Brevard County Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting to August 19, 2026, due to a conflict with the State of Florida Primary Election, which will use the Veterans Memorial Complex as a voting precinct. No fiscal impact is anticipated. [case Ordinance 2026-5] The City Council is recommended to approve Ordinance 2026-5 on first reading, which regulates micromobility devices and e-bikes. The ordinance establishes definitions, prohibitions, and permitted uses for devices such as bicycles, micromobility devices, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and mopeds on city streets, sidewalks, and parks. It sets speed limits (10 MPH on sidewalks), requires helmets for riders under 16, mandates identification for Class 3 e-bike riders (16+), and prohibits reckless operation. Enforcement will be by the police department with fines ranging from $50 for a first violation to $250 for a third and subsequent violation. Parents/guardians can be held liable for minor violations. A hearing process is established for citations, with appeals to the circuit court. The ordinance aims to address concerns about reckless use and speed of these devices. [930 S. John Rodes Blvd and parcel immediately to the west] The City Council is recommended to approve a Sanitary Sewer and Water Service Extension Reimbursement Agreement for the Avenue West development by Lennar Corp. The city will reimburse Lennar for the full estimated cost of water system improvements ($595,359.89) and the difference in cost between a 4-inch and 6-inch force main for the sewer system ($49,860). Lennar will construct the improvements, transfer ownership to the city, and provide a 2-year warranty bond. The property is located at 930 S. John Rodes Blvd and the parcel immediately to the west, identified as Parcel Identification Numbers 27-36-35-00-264 and 27-36-35-00-260. The estimated total cost for the water system is $595,359.89, and for the sewer system, the 4-inch force main is estimated at $271,320.00 and the 6-inch force main at $321,180.00.