City Council Budget Workshop & Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026

City Council · 2026-06-02 · agenda

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss proposed capital improvement and major water and sewer maintenance projects for fiscal year 2026-2027. Forty-five projects are proposed with a total estimated expenditure of $66.1 million. A subsequent workshop on June 16, 2026, will cover street resurfacing, replacement vehicle purchases, and the operating budget. The City Council approved the award of a contract to Barney's Pumps Inc. for a Duplex Control Panel for an In-Plant Lift Station, with installation by CTS Electric Service. [Bry Lynn Drive] 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 Bry Lynn Drive. [case Resolution No. 2026-09] The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-09 approving the City's group insurance plans for the 2026-2027 benefits plan year, provided by various vendors including Cigna, Ameriflex, Lincoln Financial Group, Principal, Metropolitan Family Services, Colonial Life, Reliance Standard, and MetLife. Medical insurance premiums will increase by 8.77% due to rising healthcare costs and utilization. [case Resolution No. 2026-10, Resolution No. 2026-11] The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-10, authorizing the Mayor to execute grant agreements and act as the authorized official for industrial injection well project related grant funding. This project involves the construction of a new injection well, with potential funding from a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) award and additional funds from Florida Commerce. The estimated construction cost is $13 to $14 million. The City also adopted Resolution No. 2026-11 updating the Federal Grant Procurement Policy. The City Council approved a three-year agreement with Brevard County for law enforcement dispatch services, commencing October 1, 2026. The cost will be $150,000 annually for the first two years and $154,500 for the third year. The previous contract cost was $146,000. The City Council recognized June 6, 2026, as Shriners International Awareness Day. A proclamation was issued to acknowledge the contributions of Shriners International and their philanthropy, Shriners Children's healthcare system. [Bry Lynn Drive; case Contract No 23-065-PW-250498 (Omnia-DuPage County, IL)] The City of West Melbourne City Council approved the annual U-lining of 1,994 feet of storm pipes on Bry Lynn Drive. The contract was awarded to Insituform Technologies, LLC through the Omnia Contract for $149,947.00. This project involves cured-in-place piping (CIPP) for 12-inch storm pipes. The work is scheduled to begin within 1-3 weeks of order receipt and demobilization within 3-5 weeks after cleaning, inspection, and lining. The City will piggyback on Insituform Technologies' contract through Omnia-DuPage County, IL, Contract No 23-065-PW-250498. Insituform Technologies has been providing this service in West Melbourne for 18 years. [1415 Henry Avenue, West Melbourne, FL 32904 (Ship To Address)] The City of West Melbourne City Council approved the replacement of an in-plant lift station duplex control panel. The contract for the panel was awarded to Barney’s Pumps Inc. for $37,563.00, and the installation contract was awarded to CTS Electric Service for $5,405.69, totaling $42,968.69. The new panel will replace the original control panel dating back to 1990. Barney's Pumps Inc. is a sole source provider for this equipment. The budgeted amount for this replacement was $60,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. [case 23-065-PW] This document is a bid form and agenda for a City Council meeting, detailing various construction and maintenance services with associated costs. It includes sections on sanitary manhole replacement, pipe lining (HOPE Tight Fitting Liner, CIPP Pressure Pipe Lining, Geopolymer Storm Pipe), pipe repair (Carbon/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers), pipeline bypass, line cleaning and inspection, gravity sewer lateral renewal, manhole renewal, and right-of-way maintenance. It also lists costs for specific items like manholes, pipes, backfill, traffic control, and specialized equipment. The document also includes information about the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, summarizing bills that passed and failed, and outlining the Florida League of Cities' legislative platform. This document details various legislative bills that were considered and ultimately failed to pass. It covers a wide range of topics including municipal utility rates and services, environmental regulations for PFAS substances, public waters management, public works employee identification, conservation easements, residential utility disconnections, stormwater systems standards, waste facilities, waste management, deferred compensation plans, governmental agency ethics, local government salaries and benefits, public officer and employee residency requirements, Roth contribution plans, unauthorized aliens, workforce notice requirements, employee protections, property tax benefits and exemptions, local business taxes, tax referenda, tourist development taxes, administrative efficiency in public schools, flag display by governmental entities, and the use of artificial intelligence. For contractors and trades, the most relevant sections pertain to stormwater systems, waste facilities, and potential changes in property tax assessments which could influence development and construction costs. This document details various legislative bills that failed to pass, focusing on their potential impact on local governments, contractors, and development. Key areas covered include construction claims, charter schools, cybersecurity, community development block grants, diversity and inclusion initiatives, lobbying expenditures, gambling regulations, information technology standards, legal notices, local enforcement actions, manufacturing support, parking regulations, contracting with foreign entities, public funds usage, historic monuments, recovery residences, electric vehicle cleanup, sovereign immunity for transit contractors, abandoned cemeteries, affordable housing incentives and property tax exemptions, alternative plans review and building inspections, blue ribbon projects, building inspections during emergencies, commercial construction projects, data center transparency, Department of Business and Professional Regulations, education facilities, Florida Building Code requirements, food insecure areas, home backup power systems, accessory dwelling units, hyperscale data centers, impact fees, land use regulations post-disaster, land development regulations for rural and transit-oriented areas, mobile home parks, preemption to the state, private school zoning, public employee housing benefits, rent control for affordable housing, residential living arrangements, rural community support, transportation concurrency, and unauthorized aliens. Many of these bills aimed to standardize or preempt local regulations, affect permitting processes, or alter financial incentives and liabilities for various stakeholders. This document is a legislative update detailing bills that failed during the 2026 session, categorized by subject area. It does not contain specific project proposals for contractors but rather discusses legislative actions and their potential impacts. For example, under 'Transportation,' several bills related to electric vehicles, golf cart crossings, railroad safety, and broader transportation policy are discussed. Another section covers 'Public Safety' bills concerning firearms, law enforcement, and emergency services. No specific development projects, addresses, or case numbers are mentioned.