Brevard County public meetings in 2021

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings regarding a tax abatement for USSI Global and an exchange agreement with Space Coast Town Centre I, L.L.C. The agenda also includes several decisions on land development plats and interlocal agreements for fire rescue aid.

• Public hearing for an ad valorem tax abatement ordinance for USSI Global
• Interlocal agreements with the Town of Indialantic and Town of Malabar for fire protection and rescue services
• Final plat and contract approvals for Pineda Boulevard - Segment H 1
• Conveyance of Ellis Road from Wickham Road to Technology Drive to the City of West Melbourne
• Recommendation to reject all bids for the James Jay Clark Pedestrian Crossover Bridge project

The Board approved the consent agenda, including a resolution recognizing Blue Origin's contributions, several development plats, and various agreements. It also adopted an ad valorem tax abatement for USSI Global and tabled a discussion on the American Legion's surplus property request. The Board discussed but took no action on creating an opt-out option for recreation partners from county background screening.

• Adopted Resolution No. 21-171 recognizing Blue Origin's contributions (5-0)
• Approved MOU with City of Melbourne for Pineda Causeway and Grand Canal projects (5-0)
• Approved artificial reef construction grant agreement with FWC (5-0)
• Approved waiver of wall requirement for Gregori Construction (5-0)
• Approved final plats for Pineda Boulevard Segment H1, Avalonia Phase 2, Hickory Ridge Phase 3 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-28 granting tax abatement to USSI Global (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on American Legion surplus property request (5-0)
• Approved ARPA revenue replacement funds for District 5 (5-0)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a resolution authorizing revenue bonds exceeding $7,500,000 for Brightline Trains Florida LLC. The agenda also includes discussions on parking fees at Lori Wilson Park and the Tourist Development Tax. A public hearing is scheduled regarding bonds for the Imagine Schools at West Melbourne Project.

• Resolution authorizing revenue bonds exceeding $7,500,000 for Brightline Trains Florida LLC
• Public hearing for Imagine Schools at West Melbourne Project bonds
• Funding recommendations for FY 2021-2022 Sport Events Grant Applications
• Agreement with Feeding Florida for the Fresh Access Bucks Program
• Discussion regarding parking fees at Lori Wilson Park

The Board adopted Resolution No. 21-170, authorizing the Florida Development Finance Corporation to issue up to $308 million in revenue bonds for Brightline, and approved an agreement with Brightline for railroad crossing maintenance for 16 years or two cycles, plus a $616,000 bond waiver fee. The vote was 3-2, with Commissioners Lober and Tobia dissenting. The Board also approved consent items, including $5,027,135.46 in educational facilities impact fees, and adopted several resolutions, but took no action on the WISER clean energy plan or concealed carry permit reimbursement.

• Adopted Resolution 21-170 authorizing $308M Brightline bonds and maintenance agreement (3-2)
• Approved $5,027,135.46 educational facilities impact fee disbursement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-164 recognizing National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 sports event grants totaling $86,188.25 (4-1)
• Approved $73,000 each for Space Coast Air Show and Thunder on Cocoa Beach Boat Races (4-1)
• Approved appointments to boards, excluding George Kistner to Historical Commission (5-0)
• Approved foreclosure action on Lamoureux code enforcement liens totaling $26,975 (5-0)
• Took no action on WISER clean energy plan; board sunset

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider adopting a text amendment to the Comprehensive Plan regarding property rights. Additionally, commissioners will review multiple zoning changes and a traffic impact fee agreement involving West Melbourne.

• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment for Property Rights Element
• Traffic Impact Fee Credit/Reimbursement Agreement with West Melbourne and DHIC-Hammock Landing LLC
• Zoning change from AU to RR-1 (Scott Minnick)
• Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Perrone Properties, Inc.
• Zoning change from BU-1 to BU-2 (EH Cocoa, LLC)

The Board approved a rezoning request by the Heather Calligan Trust, changing the zoning classification from RU-1-11 to RU-1-7 with an amended Binding Development Plan (BDP) for a 79-acre property in District 1. The approval allows for 198 homes on smaller lots, with a reduced southern buffer, despite objections from nearby residents about traffic, flooding, and wildlife. The Board also approved several other rezoning requests, including one for a duplex with restrictions on short-term rentals, and adopted a Comprehensive Plan text amendment adding a Property Rights Element.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-26, adding a Property Rights Element to the Comprehensive Plan as required by House Bill 59.
• Approved the Heather Calligan Trust rezoning from RU-1-11 to RU-1-7 with an amended BDP, allowing 198 homes with a 6,000 sq ft minimum lot size and a 30-foot southern buffer.
• Approved the James Eric Preece rezoning from RU-1-11 to RU-2-12, limited to a duplex with one driveway on Grosse Pointe and one on Franklyn Avenue, and prohibiting resort dwelling use.
• Approved the Scott Minnick rezoning request from AU to RR-1, tabling it to the February 3, 2022, Zoning Meeting.
• Approved the DeRosa Holdings BDP amendment request, tabling it to the January 11, 2022, Regular Meeting.
• Approved the Burnett Parrish, LLC rezoning from RU-1-9 and RU-2-10 to all RU-2-10.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-27, approving a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment changing the Future Land Use designation from RES 4 to RES 15 for Perrone Properties and Curtis and Sharon Davis.
• Approved the Traffic Impact Fee Credit/Reimbursement Agreement with the City of West Melbourne and DHIC-Hammock Landing LLC.

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

This organizational meeting includes the selection of the Chair and Vice Chair for the 2021-2022 term. The agenda also features a resolution regarding Farm-City Week 2021.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2021-2022
• Resolution for Farm-City Week 2021
• Permission to use current Chair's signature plates

The Board approved the September 14 and November 4 meeting minutes, adopted a Farm-City Week resolution, and granted permission to use the current Chair's signature plates. The Board appointed Commissioner Zonka as Chair and Commissioner Smith as Vice Chair for 2021-2022. A motion to direct staff to draft annual workplace behavior training parameters for first responders was discussed but not voted on; the County Manager indicated he would proceed with reviewing additional training options.

• Approved September 14 and November 4 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Kristine Zonka as Chair for 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Appointed Curt Smith as Vice Chair for 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-163 for Farm-City Week 2021 (5-0)
• Granted permission to use current Chair's signature plates for checks (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider adopting a text amendment to the Comprehensive Plan regarding a Property Rights Element. The board will also review multiple requests for rezoning and land use changes across various districts. Additionally, the meeting includes discussion on combining agency meeting schedules.

• Adoption of Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment for a Property Rights Element
• Rezoning from AU to RR-1 (Tax Account 2102550)
• Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Tax Accounts 2424006 and 2424007
• Rezoning from AU to RU-2-10 (Tax Accounts 2424006 and 2424007)
• Rezoning from BU-1 to BU-2 (Tax Accounts 2442707 and 2442708)

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a comprehensive plan text amendment adding a Property Rights Element, as required by House Bill 59, and approved several rezoning requests, including a change from AU to RU-1-13 for affordable housing, a change from RU-1-11 to RU-2-12 for condominiums, and a change from BU-1 to BU-2 with conditions. A request to rezone from AU to RR-1 was tabled because the applicant did not appear. The board also approved combining the meeting schedules of the Planning & Zoning Board and the Local Planning Agency.

• Approved comprehensive plan text amendment adding Property Rights Element (unanimous)
• Tabled AU to RR-1 rezoning at 3510 Glenn Rd., Mims (unanimous)
• Approved BDP amendment for detached homes at 2050 S. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach (unanimous, Bassford abstaining)
• Approved AU to RU-1-13 rezoning for affordable homes in Mims (unanimous)
• Approved RU-1-11 to RU-1-7 rezoning with BDP amendment for 198 units in Mims (unanimous)
• Approved RU-1-9/RU-2-10 to all RU-2-10 rezoning in Cocoa (unanimous)
• Approved RES 4 to RES 15 comp plan amendment and AU to RU-2-10 rezoning on Pluckebaum Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved BU-1 to BU-2 rezoning with BDP limiting to mini-storage (unanimous)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a traffic impact fee agreement involving West Melbourne and DHIC-Hammock Landing LLC. The agenda also includes the adoption of the FY 2021-2024 Local Housing Assistance Plan.

• Traffic Impact Fee Agreement for DHIC-Hammock Landing LLC in West Melbourne
• Adoption of FY 2021-2024 SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan
• Purchase of seven 48-foot walking floor trailers
• Utility services rate resolution advertisements
• Rental of County community centers for commercial gun shows

The Board adopted the Redistricting Committee's recommended plan (Resolution 21-161) for new County Commission district boundaries, voting 3-2. Commissioners Lober and Tobia voted no, with Lober arguing the plan's 8.78% population deviation was less defensible than an alternative plan with a 2.18% deviation. The Board also approved numerous consent items, including a $2.5 million loan for jail security upgrades and a policy allowing commercial gun shows at certain community centers.

• Adopted 2021 Redistricting Plan, Resolution 21-161 (3-2)
• Approved $2.5M inter-departmental loan for Detention Facility security upgrade (5-0)
• Authorized commercial gun shows at select community centers, Option 3 (5-0)
• Approved $296,537 traffic impact fee credit for DHIC-Hammock Landing (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-160, tax abatement for USSI Global (4-1)
• Approved five-year lease amendment for Barefoot Bay billing office (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2021-2024 SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-162 supporting Mathers Bridge schedule change (5-0)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on a Comprehensive Plan text amendment regarding property rights. The agenda also includes several requests for zoning classification changes across various districts.

• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Adoption for a Property Rights Element
• Zoning change from RU-1-7 to SR (Tax Account 3009665)
• Zoning change from GU to AU (Tax Accounts 2312740, 2312741, 2312742, 2312743)
• Zoning change from AU to RU-1-11 (Tax Account 2419400)
• Transportation Impact Fee Technical Advisory Committee funding recommendation

The Board approved several zoning changes, including a change from GU to AU for Rodney F. McConkey with a binding development plan prohibiting agritourism, and a change from BU-1 and AU to all AU for Robert F. Erario and Jeremy Sothea Sun with a 25-foot natural buffer. The Board also continued the adoption of a property rights element to the Comprehensive Plan to December 2, 2021, due to lack of LPA quorum, and directed staff to study options for consolidating LPA/P&Z meetings and reducing quorum requirements.

• Approved $35,000 funding recommendation for South Mainland Benefit District (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-155 honoring Anne Gorman's 102nd birthday (5-0)
• Continued Comprehensive Plan property rights element adoption to Dec. 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Directed staff to study LPA/P&Z consolidation and quorum reduction options (5-0)
• Approved Lystlund small-scale comp plan amendment RES 1 to RES 2 (5-0)
• Approved Lystlund zoning change RU-1-7 to SR (5-0)
• Approved McConkey zoning change GU to AU with BDP prohibiting agritourism (5-0)
• Approved Garrison zoning change AU to RU-1-11 (5-0)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners approved a competitive solicitation for solid waste hauling services from the Sarno Road Transfer Station to the Central Disposal Facility, and approved the purchase of three Mack Anthem semi-truck tractors. Both items passed 4-1, with Commissioner Lober voting against. The board also approved several other items, including a $341,250 donation from Parrish Medical Center for park amenities, an interlocal fire aid agreement with Cocoa, and participation in Florida's opioid settlement plan.

• Approved solid waste hauling services solicitation (4-1)
• Approved purchase of 3 Mack Anthem semi-trucks (4-1)
• Approved $341,250 donation from Parrish Medical Center for park amenities
• Approved interlocal fire aid agreement with City of Cocoa
• Approved participation in Florida's Opioid Settlement Plan
• Approved final plat for Pangea Park Phases 1 & 2
• Approved final plat for Aripeka at Viera Phase 1
• Tabled commercial gun show rental policy to Nov 4 meeting

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The board will hold a public hearing to adopt a Comprehensive Plan text amendment. This amendment adds a Property Rights Element as required by House Bill 59. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from August 23, 2021.

• Adoption of Comprehensive Plan text amendment for Property Rights Element
• Approval of August 23, 2021, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency meeting on October 25, 2021, was called to order but failed to have a quorum, so no public hearings or decisions were conducted. The only item on the agenda, a comprehensive plan text amendment to add a Property Rights Element per House Bill 59, was not discussed. No substantive actions were taken.

• Meeting adjourned without action due to lack of quorum

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several infrastructure, utility, and budget items. This includes considering a loan for the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority and contract extensions for water reclamation projects in Titusville and Palm Bay. The agenda also features requests for environmental studies and code amendments regarding landscape irrigation.

• Loan approval for the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority from Truist Bank
• Final plat and contract approvals for Stadium Parkway and Pineda Boulevard West Extension
• Request for a US Army Corps of Engineers study of the 528 Causeway in the Banana River
• Contract amendments for Save Our Indian River Lagoon projects in Titusville and Palm Bay
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 46 regarding landscape irrigation

The Board approved a $1.5 million revolving line of credit for the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority from Truist Bank, despite concerns about oversight. It also approved several infrastructure items, including time extensions for septic-to-sewer projects, final plats for Viera roads, and a request to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a feasibility study on removing the 528 Causeway. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Tobia absent.

• Approved $1.5M TICO airport line of credit (4-0)
• Approved time extensions for Titusville and Palm Bay septic-to-sewer projects (4-0)
• Approved final plats for Stadium Parkway and Pineda Boulevard West Extension (4-0)
• Approved donation of drainage easement for Cherokee Avenue project (4-0)
• Approved contract with Girl Scouts for Sykes Creek septic-to-sewer conversion (4-0)
• Approved termination of cattle grazing lease near South Central Wastewater Plant (4-0)
• Approved request to U.S. Army Corps for 528 Causeway ecosystem study (4-0)
• Approved landscape irrigation ordinance without enforcement (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings regarding several applications to change land use classifications. These requests involve changing zoning designations in District 1 and District 2.

• Rezoning request from GU to AU by Rodney F. McConkey (21Z00023)
• Rezoning request from AU to RU-1-11 by Julia A. and James W. Garrison (21Z00024)
• Rezoning request from AU to SR by Scott Minnick (21Z00026)
• Rezoning request from BU-1 and AU to all AU by Robert F. Erario and Jeremy Sothea Sun (21Z00027)

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of four zoning changes. The first, for Rodney McConkey, was approved 6-1 with a condition prohibiting agritourism. The other three—for the Garrisons, Minnick, and Erario/Sun—were approved, with the Erario/Sun request passing 5-2. All recommendations go to the County Commission for final action.

• Approved McConkey zoning change GU to AU with agritourism prohibited (6-1)
• Approved Garrison zoning change AU to RU-1-11 (unanimous)
• Approved Minnick zoning change AU to SR (unanimous)
• Approved Erario/Sun zoning change BU-1 and AU to all AU (5-2)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a private boat dock accessory. The agenda also includes the acceptance of a binding development plan with CBH Properties, LLC. Additionally, the Board will review August 2021 meeting minutes and several resolutions.

• Public hearing for a private boat dock accessory (Tax Account 2953245)
• Acceptance of Binding Development Plan with CBH Properties, LLC
• Resolution acknowledging White Cane Safety Month
• Resolution celebrating Lucille Bell's 100th birthday

The Board approved a Binding Development Plan with CBH Properties, LLC, and a Conditional Use Permit for a private boat dock for the Keegans. It also appointed Liz Alward to the Planning and Zoning Board and approved travel reimbursements for commissioners to accompany the EDC to Washington, D.C.

• Approved Binding Development Plan with CBH Properties, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for private boat dock for Keegan property (unanimous)
• Appointed Liz Alward to Planning and Zoning Board (unanimous)
• Approved up to $1,500 per commissioner for EDC trip to Washington, D.C. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-140 for White Cane Safety Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-141 for Lucille Bell's 100th birthday (unanimous)
• Approved August 3 and August 5, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a final budget hearing to discuss and adopt the FY 2021-2022 budget resolution and millage rates. The agenda also includes reviews of arthropod control budgets and healthcare service agreements.

• Adoption of final millage rates for FY 2021-2022
• Adoption of the County’s Final Budget Resolution for FY 2021-2022
• Approval of FDACS Annual Certified Budget for Arthropod Control
• Approval of AHCA Low Income Pool Letter of Agreement for Circles of Care, Inc.

The Board of County Commissioners held a final budget hearing and adopted the FY 2021-2022 budget of $1,651,123,043, a 4.58% increase over the prior year. They also adopted Resolution 21-121 establishing final millage rates, with the aggregate rate set at 5.4446 mills, a 1.45% decrease from the rolled-back rate. All individual millage rates for various districts were approved, and the board adopted resolutions for dependent special district budgets and millages. Additionally, the board approved a motion to exclude from the rental assistance program individuals engaged in litigation against the county.

• Adopted Resolution 21-121 establishing final millages for FY 2021-2022, with aggregate rate of 5.4446 mills.
• Adopted Resolution 21-122 establishing the final budget of $1,651,123,043 for FY 2021-2022.
• Approved final millage for General Fund at 3.5661, generating $166,883,105 in ad valorem revenue.
• Approved final millages for all other taxing districts, including Library, Mosquito Control, Fire, Recreation, Law Enforcement, Road and Bridge, and others.
• Adopted Resolutions 21-123 through 21-128 for dependent special district millages.
• Adopted Resolutions 21-129 through 21-139 for dependent special district budgets.
• Authorized County Manager to execute TRIM compliance forms.
• Approved exclusion from rental assistance program for individuals engaged in litigation against the county.

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit request. The application is for a private boat dock accessory adjacent to a single-family residential lot.

• Conditional Use Permit for a private boat dock accessory (21PZ00038)

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Aaron-Michael A. and Penny M. Keegan to build a private boat dock accessory to an adjacent single-family residential lot in an RU-1-13 zoning classification. The property is 0.02 acres at 395 Ross Ave., Melbourne Beach. The motion passed unanimously. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for private boat dock at 395 Ross Ave., Melbourne Beach (unanimous)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a rate resolution for Medicaid managed care special assessments. The agenda also includes discussions on the 2022 legislative program and a labor agreement with professional firefighters. Additionally, the board will review various development plats and grant modifications for the new Emergency Operations Center.

• Rate Resolution for Medicaid Managed Care Special Assessment
• Grant modifications for Brevard County Emergency Operations Center construction
• Labor Agreement with Brevard County Professional Firefighters Local 2969
• Final Plat Approvals for Viera Car Wash and Anglers Subdivision
• Brevard County 2022 Legislative Program

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners approved allocating up to $44 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for capital projects and equipment within each commission district. The board also ratified a new three-year labor agreement with Brevard County Professional Firefighters Local 2969, approved moving the Tourism Development Office and Visitor Information Center to new locations in Cocoa Beach, and denied a waiver request for a property owner to build without constructing a required unpaved road. All votes were unanimous except where noted, with Commissioner Tobia voting against the firefighter contract, the tourism office move, and several other items.

• Approved allocation of up to $44M in ARPA funds for district capital projects (5-0)
• Ratified 3-year labor agreement with Professional Firefighters Local 2969 (4-1, Tobia nay)
• Approved moving Tourism Development Office and Visitor Center to Cocoa Beach (4-1, Tobia nay)
• Denied waiver for Burkholm Road property access (5-0)
• Approved $1M Capital Facilities Grant for Lori Wilson Park (4-1, Tobia nay)
• Approved 10-month lease extension with Brevard Cultural Alliance (4-1, Tobia nay)
• Approved $150,000 in Cultural Support Grants for 17 events (4-1, Tobia nay)
• Tabled Commission District Office annual budget policy (5-0)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board is conducting its first budget hearing to discuss and adopt various components of the FY 2021-2022 budget. This includes reviewing tentative millage rates, district budgets, and utility assessment rolls.

• Adoption of FY 2021-2022 tentative millage rates
• Adoption of the Barefoot Bay Water and Sewer District budget for FY 2021-2022
• Resolution regarding Stormwater Utility Special Assessment Rolls
• Ratification of the Annual Fire Services Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll
• Adoption of rates and charges for Hazardous Materials Special Operations Team

The Brevard County Commission held its first budget hearing and tentatively adopted the FY 2021-2022 budget of $1,651,123,043, a 4.58% increase over the prior year. The board also tentatively adopted the aggregate millage rate of 5.4446 mills, a 1.45% decrease from the rolled-back rate. Several related resolutions were adopted, including stormwater, fire services, and MSBU assessment rolls, and budgets for specific districts. Commissioner John Tobia was appointed as the county's broadband champion for the Florida Association of Counties Access 67 initiative.

• Tentatively adopted FY 2021-2022 millage rates (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-107 certifying Stormwater Utility Special Assessment rolls (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-108 certifying Fire Services Non-Ad Valorem Assessment roll (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-109 setting Haz Mat and Fire Prevention fees (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-110 certifying MSBU Assessment Roll to Tax Collector (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2021-2022 budgets for Solid Waste, Stormwater, Fire Services, and Melbourne Tillman Water Control District (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-002 for Barefoot Bay Water and Sewer District budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-111 tentatively adopting the county's total FY 2021-2022 budget (5-0)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is considering several land use and zoning amendments. The agenda also includes a request for the disbursement of educational facilities impact fees for Districts 1 through 5. Additionally, a text amendment to the Comprehensive Plan regarding property rights will be reviewed.

• Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment from PI to RES 1 (Tax Accounts 2316601 & 2323951)
• Zoning classification change from PIP to RR-1 (Tax Accounts 2316601 & 2323951)
• Zoning classification change from TR-3 (Tax Account 2315419)
• Disbursement of Educational Facilities Impact Fees for Districts 1 - 5
• Comprehensive Plan text amendment regarding a Property Rights Element

The Board approved the disbursement of $5,458,005.86 in Educational Facilities Impact Fees to the School Board of Brevard County. It also adopted a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the Elliott Trustees, approved a zoning change for Joseph Calderone, and adopted a Property Rights Element text amendment. The meeting included extensive public comment on the removal of fluoride from Mims water, but no action was taken on that issue.

• Approved $5,458,005.86 disbursement of Educational Facilities Impact Fees to School Board (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-24, changing Future Land Use from PI to RES 1 for Elliott Trustees (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from PIP to RR-1 for Elliott Trustees (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from TR-3 to TR-1-A for Joseph Calderone (5-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan text amendment adding Property Rights Element (5-0)
• Approved March 9, 2021 regular meeting minutes (5-0)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider an economic incentive and interlocal agreement with the City of Titusville for a sanitary sewer extension project along U.S. 1. Public hearings are also scheduled regarding wetland impacts for a Tractor Supply Co. site and intersection signalization on N. Wickham Road. Additionally, the agenda includes approvals for tourism marketing plans and transit grant applications.

• Economic Incentive Agreement with Titusville for U.S. 1 sanitary sewer extension
• Public hearing on wetland impacts for Tractor Supply Co. at Pineda Causeway and Wickham Road
• Tourism Development Office marketing plan involving vendor agreements over $100,000
• Public hearing for intersection signalization at N. Wickham Road, Deer Lakes Drive, and Meeting Lane
• Authorization for full construction of the US192 Solid Waste Management Facility

The Brevard County Commission approved a $6,388,300 tourism marketing plan, authorized full construction of the US-192 solid waste facility, and adopted several ordinances including extending a biosolids moratorium and changing animal noise nuisance rules. The board also approved a financial incentive program for residents reporting missed waste pickups, with a review in three months.

• Approved $6,388,300 TDO FY2021-22 marketing plan (5-0)
• Authorized full construction of US-192 Solid Waste Management Facility (4-1, Zonka nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-20 extending biosolids moratorium 180 days (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-21 allowing 1.75 FAR for PUD zoning (4-0, Zonka abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-22 reducing animal noise nuisance time from 30 to 15 minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial incentives for missed waste pickups, review in 3 months (4-1, Smith nay)
• Approved County Attorney's agreement effective Nov 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved $612,500 check presentation to Reentry Center of Brevard (acknowledged)

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several requests for land use and zoning changes in District 2. This includes applications from the Elliott Trustees and Joseph A. Calderone. The board will also discuss a text amendment regarding a Property Rights Element required by House Bill 59.

• Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (PI to RES 1) for Elliott Trustees
• Zoning change from PIP to RR-1 for Elliott Trustees
• Zoning classification change from TR-3 for Joseph A. Calderone
• Comprehensive Plan text amendment regarding House Bill 59

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment changing the Future Land Use designation from PI (Planned Industrial) to RES 1 (Residential 1) for the Elliott property, and approved a corresponding zoning change from PIP (Planned Industrial Park) to RR-1 (Rural Residential). The board also approved a zoning change for Joseph A. Calderone's property from TR-3 to TR-1-A, and approved a text amendment to the Comprehensive Plan adding a Property Rights Element with an additional paragraph on affected persons. All decisions were recommendations to the County Commission.

• Approved small-scale comprehensive plan amendment changing Future Land Use from PI to RES 1 for Elliott property (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from PIP to RR-1 for Elliott property (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from TR-3 to TR-1-A for Calderone property (unanimous)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan text amendment adding Property Rights Element with added paragraph (E) on affected persons (unanimous)

North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board

The Board will consider requests for small scale comprehensive plan amendments and zoning classification changes. These items involve property owners in District 2.

• Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment from PI to RES 1 (21PZ00033)
• Zoning change from PIP to RR-1 (21Z00020)
• Zoning change from TR-3 (21Z00021)

The board unanimously approved a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment changing the Future Land Use designation of an 8.25-acre property on D'Albora Road from Planned Industrial (PI) to Residential 1 (RES 1), and a related zoning change from Planned Industrial Park (PIP) to Rural Residential (RR-1). It also unanimously approved a zoning change for a 0.14-acre property at 6810 Whaley Road from TR-3 (Mobile Home Park) to TR-1-A (Single-Family Mobile Home). The minutes also record approval of the July 15, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved small-scale comprehensive plan amendment 21S.05 changing Future Land Use from PI to RES 1 for 8.25 acres on D'Albora Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change 21Z00020 from PIP to RR-1 for the same 8.25-acre D'Albora Rd. property (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change 21Z00021 from TR-3 to TR-1-A for 0.14 acre at 6810 Whaley Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2021 meeting

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a resolution to establish user fees for the 2021-2022 fiscal year for the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District. The meeting also includes provisions for public comments and board reports.

• Resolution establishing FY 2021-2022 user fees for Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District

The Board approved the FY 2021-2022 user fees for the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District, with increases for residential and commercial properties, and authorized the Chair to sign the resolution at a second hearing on August 24. The Board also authorized the County Manager to enter 30-day agreements with any hospital system in Brevard County for Fire Rescue to provide limited inter-facility ambulance transports due to the COVID-19 surge. Public comments were heard from residents of the Oak Forest community about the removal of trees along John Rodes Boulevard for a sidewalk project, but no action was taken on that matter.

• Approved Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District FY 2021-2022 user fees: residential $24.74, agriculture $8.50, commercial $47.93 (3-0, Lober, Smith, Zonka; Pritchett and Tobia absent)
• Authorized County Manager to enter 30-day agreements with any hospital system for Fire Rescue inter-facility ambulance transports (2-0, Lober and Smith; Zonka abstained; Pritchett and Tobia absent)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to hold public hearings on multiple zoning and land use changes. These include requests for rezoning various properties and amending the Small Scale Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes code amendments for two special districts.

• CBH Properties Melbourne, LLC rezoning request from BU-1 to BU-2
• Schwab Construction Group, Inc. rezoning request from BU-1 to RU-2-15
• 4090 Aurora Pines, LLC land use amendment from RES 4 to RES 6
• 395 East, LLC rezoning request from SEU to EU
• Code amendments for Port St. John and North Merritt Island districts

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners approved a rezoning for 395 East, LLC from SEU to EU, with a Binding Development Plan limiting development to four single-family homes, prohibiting guest houses, capping height at 35 feet, and requiring sewer or advanced septic systems. The board also approved several other zoning changes and adopted two code amendments. Two requests by Timothy and Diane Lystlund were tabled to the November 4 meeting.

• Approved CBH Properties rezoning BU-1 to BU-2 with BDP amendment (4-0)
• Approved Motta/Rymer zoning change GU to AU (4-0)
• Approved Schwab Construction zoning change BU-1 to RU-2-15 (4-0)
• Approved Mills zoning change AU to RR-1 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-17, Small Scale Plan Amendment for 4090 Aurora Pines (RES 4 to RES 6) (4-0)
• Approved 4090 Aurora Pines zoning change TR-3 to TR-1-A (4-0)
• Tabled Lystlund land use and zoning requests to November 4 meeting (4-0)
• Approved 395 East rezoning SEU to EU with BDP conditions (4-0)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a land sale agreement with Florida Power and Light for a substation in Viera. The agenda includes public hearings on solid waste fees and US192 roadway improvements. The meeting also covers American Rescue Plan Act funding allocations.

• Land sale to FPL for a Viera substation
• Adoption of solid waste special assessments and fees
• US192 roadway and entrance improvements
• Auto Aid Agreement with Patrick Space Force for fire protection
• Ordinance amendments regarding animal noise and suture definitions

The Board approved $2,952,964.23 in ARPA funds for the South Central Zone C septic-to-sewer project, authorized a fire protection auto-aid agreement with Patrick Space Force Base, and approved several plat and contract items. A COVID-19 administrative leave policy for vaccinated employees was denied in a 2-3 vote. The Board also terminated the lease with the Complex Cafe lessee and directed staff to develop an RFP for food services.

• Approved $2,952,964.23 ARPA funding for South Central Zone C septic-to-sewer project (5-0)
• Denied COVID-19 administrative leave policy for vaccinated employees (2-3)
• Approved auto-aid fire agreement with Patrick Space Force Base (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Lake Andrew Drive - Segment F (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Viera Village Center II (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Reeling Park South - Phase 3 (5-0)
• Terminated lease with Steven Powers, lessee of Complex Cafe (5-0)
• Approved $2M District 3 ARPA premium pay program for vaccinated essential employees (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The Planning and Zoning Board will review several rezoning requests and land use amendments for properties in District 4 and District 5. The meeting also includes discussions on code revisions for special districts and the extension of a moratorium on new biosolids applications.

• Rezoning CBH Properties Melbourne, LLC from BU-1 to BU-2
• Land use amendment for 4090 Aurora Pines, LLC from RES 4 to RES 6
• Rezoning 4090 Aurora Pines, LLC from TR-3 to TR-1-A
• Code revisions for Port St. John and North Merritt Island special districts
• Extension of temporary moratorium on new biosolids applications

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a zoning change for Christian Brothers Automotive on Wickham Road, allowing motor and transmission replacement work. It also approved a land use change and rezoning for a property on Aurora Road to allow single-family homes. The board approved code revisions for Port St. John and North Merritt Island boards to handle quorum issues, and extended a moratorium on biosolids applications.

• Approved zoning change from BU-1 to BU-2 for CBH Properties Melbourne, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment from RES 4 to RES 6 for 4090 Aurora Pines, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from TR-3 to TR-1-A for 4090 Aurora Pines, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved code revision for Port St. John board with addition of two alternates (unanimous)
• Approved code revision for North Merritt Island board with addition of two alternates (unanimous)
• Approved code revision to allow maximum 1.75 FAR in conjunction with PUD zoning (unanimous)
• Approved extension of temporary moratorium on biosolids applications (unanimous)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on proposed FY 2021-2022 ad valorem millage rates and a housing action plan. The agenda also includes the receipt of $58,460,088 from the American Rescue Plan Act. Other items include health insurance changes and subdivision buffer waivers.

• Adoption of proposed FY 2021-2022 Ad Valorem Millages
• Receipt of $58,460,088 from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA)
• Subdivision perimeter buffer waiver for Ivey Cove, LLC
• Termination of interlocal agreement with City of Satellite Beach for building permit reviews
• Selection of UMR as replacement health insurance administrator effective 01/01/2022

The Board approved allocating $40 million of the $58.5 million in ARPA funds to water and wastewater projects, divided equally among the five districts, and $10 million split evenly for district-specific projects. It also approved a program to incentivize residents to report missed trash pickups, starting August 20, 2021, with payments of $20 or $25 per verified report. The Board appointed Abigail Jorandby as the next County Attorney, effective November 1, 2021.

• Approved $40 million for water/wastewater projects, split equally among districts.
• Approved $10 million for district-specific projects, split equally among districts.
• Approved a program to pay residents $20 (phone) or $25 (online) for verified missed trash pickups, starting August 20, 2021.
• Appointed Abigail Jorandby as County Attorney, effective November 1, 2021.
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-086 proclaiming Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week.
• Approved termination of interlocal agreement with Satellite Beach for building permit review.
• Approved a temporary rent reduction for Complex Cafes from $1,200 to $600 per month through December 31, 2021.
• Tabled a request to repeal the PACE program, with a plan to revisit in six months.

North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board

The board will conduct a public hearing regarding a revision to Chapter 98, Article V, Section 98-145 of the district code. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 13, 2021.

• Public hearing for code revision to Chapter 98, Article V, Section 98-145
• Approval of May 13, 2021, meeting minutes

The North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board approved revisions to Chapter 98, Article V, Section 98-145, with conditions. The board unanimously approved adding a force majeure clause and reinstating Section 2, (2) in its entirety. It also approved allowing one reschedule if no quorum (4:3 vote) and reinstating language about residential density (4:3 vote). The minutes were approved as well.

• Approved minutes from May 13, 2021
• Approved force majeure clause for rescheduling items (unanimous)
• Approved one-time reschedule if no quorum (4:3, with Ratterman, Lindhorst, Hillberg voting nay)
• Approved reinstating language on residential density (4:3, with Cook, Testa, Lindhorst voting nay)
• Approved reinstating Section 2, (2) in its entirety (unanimous)

Port St. John Dependent Special District Board

The Port St. John Dependent Special District Board approved a code revision to Chapter 98, Article IV, Section 98-105, with an added paragraph (6) to include two alternate members. The motion passed unanimously after a prior motion to deny the ordinance failed for lack of a second. The revision addresses review procedures and quorum issues.

• Approved the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 98, Article IV, Section 98-105, with the addition of paragraph (6) to include two alternate members.
• Denied (failed) a motion to deny the ordinance until the board could work out alternates and bring them before the Commission; the motion died for lack of a second.

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings regarding several requests for zoning classification changes and small scale comprehensive plan amendments. These items involve property rezonings and future land use designation changes across various districts.

• Change of zoning classification from BU-1 to BU-2 for CBH Properties Melbourne, LLC
• Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 4090 Aurora Pines, LLC (RES 4 to RES 6)
• Change of zoning classification from GU to AU by Joshua E. Motta and Virginia L. Rymer
• Change of zoning classification from BU-1 to RU-2-15 for Schwab Construction Group, Inc.
• Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Timothy and Diane Lystlund (RES 1 to RES 2)

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a rezoning from SEU to EU for a Merritt Island property, with a binding development plan limiting development to four single-family homes, two stories, no access to Curry Dell Lane, advanced septic systems, and a 35-foot height limit. The vote was 5-1, with Peter Filiberto dissenting. The board also approved several other zoning changes and tabled two requests due to lack of quorum.

• Approved SEU to EU rezoning with BDP conditions (5-1)
• Approved GU to AU zoning change for Motta/Rymer (unanimous)
• Approved RES 1 to RES 2 Future Land Use change for Lystlund (unanimous)
• Approved RU-1-7 to SR zoning change for Lystlund (unanimous)
• Approved BU-1 to RU-2-15 zoning change for Schwab Construction (unanimous)
• Approved AU to RR-1 zoning change for Mills (unanimous)
• Tabled CBH Properties zoning change to July 26 (unanimous)
• Tabled 4090 Aurora Pines FLU and zoning changes to July 26 (unanimous)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review several transportation impact fee funding recommendations for the Central Mainland, North Mainland, and Merritt Island/North Beaches districts. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the FY 2021-2022 HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Additionally, commissioners will consider a settlement offer related to the Sarno Road Landfill.

• Transportation Impact Fee funding recommendations for Central Mainland, North Mainland, and Merritt Island/North Beaches districts
• Settlement offer from FDEP regarding the Sarno Road Landfill
• Public hearing for the FY 2021-2022 HOME Investment Partnerships Program
• Contract with Keep Brevard Beautiful for fish kill clean up coordination
• Vote on Purdue bankruptcy restructuring plan related to opioid litigation

The Board approved a $1.6 million funding recommendation for the North Mainland Benefit District, along with smaller allocations for the Central Mainland ($95,270) and Merritt Island/North Beaches ($115,000) districts. It also approved a settlement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding the Sarno Road Landfill, authorized a competitive solicitation for transit stop cleaning, and approved several binding development plans. The Board tabled a request to reduce rent for the Complex Cafes and continued a public hearing on a road signalization project.

• Approved $1.6M for North Mainland Benefit District road projects
• Approved $95,270 for Central Mainland Benefit District road projects
• Approved $115,000 for Merritt Island/North Beaches Benefit District road projects
• Approved FDEP settlement for Sarno Road Landfill odor dispute
• Authorized competitive solicitation for transit stop cleaning and maintenance
• Approved Binding Development Plans for Costello, Van Horn, and SGS Cedar Lake properties
• Tabled request to reduce Complex Cafes rent from $1,200 to $600
• Continued public hearing for N. Wickham Road signalization to August 24, 2021

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review several zoning and land use amendments during public hearings. The agenda includes infrastructure items such as the Ellis Road widening agreement and septic-to-sewer projects in Melbourne. Additionally, the Board will consider a real estate contract for property in Titusville.

• Zoning changes for Lantzcom MI, LLC and Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County
• Agreement to amend the Ellis Road widening project
• Final plat approval for Lakes at St. Sebastian Preserve Phase 3
• Sale of property in the County-Owned Commerce Park in Titusville
• Barefoot Bay Water & Sewer District rate increase amendments

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners approved several rezoning requests, including a change for Cooltural Land, LLC with a binding development plan that includes buffers and use restrictions. The board also authorized a $3.7 million disbursement of educational facilities impact fees to the School Board and approved a $2.57 million funding recommendation for the Central Mainland Benefit District. An amendment to the On Street Media contract was approved, reducing the minimum fee and removing signs in certain districts.

• Approved $3,736,440.37 educational facilities impact fee disbursement to School Board (5-0)
• Approved $2,571,700 Central Mainland Benefit District project funding recommendations (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for Cooltural Land, LLC from BU-1 to BU-2 with binding development plan (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for Lantzcom MI, LLC from RU-2-30 to RU-2-15 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for J.W. Dunn Lodge No. 37, Inc. from IN(L) to RR-1 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for Habitat for Humanity from AU to RU-1-13 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-15 for KAT-CAM, LLC future land use change from NC to CC (5-0)
• Approved On Street Media contract amendment, reducing fee to $23,050 and excluding District 2 (4-1)

Redistricting Committee

The Redistricting Committee will review a demonstration of GIS software and a presentation of GIS data. The meeting also includes an overview of the 2020 Census Tracts.

• GIS Software Demo
• Presentation of GIS Data
• Overview of 2020 Census Tracts

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on utility rate indices and intersection signalization contracts. The agenda also includes authorization for the US192 Class III Landfill Project construction.

• Public hearing regarding the Water and Sewerage Maintenance Index for annual charge increases
• Authorization to initiate construction of the US192 Class III Landfill Project
• Contract approval for intersection signalization at N. Wickham Road and Deer Lakes Drive
• Grant agreements for hangars and taxiway access at Valkaria Airport
• Conveyance of Barnes Boulevard to the City of Rockledge

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The applicant seeks to change the future land use designation from NC to CC.

• Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (21S.02) to change land use from NC to CC
• Approval of March 22, 2021, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (21S.02) changing the Future Land Use designation from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to CC (Community Commercial) for a 0.59-acre property on N. Courtenay Pkwy. The applicant, Patricia Garagozlo, also requested a companion rezoning to BU-2, but the board only acted on the land use change. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved Small Scale Plan Amendment 21S.02 changing Future Land Use from NC to CC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 22, 2021 (unanimous)

North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board

The Board will conduct public hearings regarding several land use and zoning requests. These include a comprehensive plan amendment and two zoning classification changes.

• KAT-CAM, LLC Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (NC to CC)
• KAT-CAM, LLC zoning change from AU to BU-2
• Cooltural Land, LLC zoning change from BU-1 to BU-2

The board approved a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment changing the Future Land Use designation of a 0.59-acre KAT-CAM, LLC property on N. Courtenay Pkwy from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Community Commercial (CC) by a 6-1 vote. The board also approved a zoning change for the same property from AU to BU-1 (not the requested BU-2) unanimously. A separate request by Cooltural Land, LLC to rezone a 1.02-acre property from BU-1 to BU-2 was denied unanimously.

• Approved KAT-CAM land use change from NC to CC (6-1)
• Approved KAT-CAM zoning change from AU to BU-1 (unanimous)
• Denied Cooltural Land zoning change from BU-1 to BU-2 (unanimous)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on land use requests, including a private boat dock and alcohol service at a dog park. Commissioners are also scheduled to discuss microplastics in the Indian River Lagoon and financial incentives for reporting missed waste management pickups.

• Rezoning request from RR-1 to AU (Michael J. and Annette Costello)
• CUP for a private boat dock in RU-1-13 zoning (John & Terri Kroboth)
• CUP for beer and wine consumption at a dog park (Suntree Business Center, LLC)
• Discussion regarding microplastics in the Indian River Lagoon
• Discussion on financial incentives for reporting missed waste management pickups

The Board approved a rezoning request from Michael J. and Annette Costello, changing their property from RR-1 to Agricultural Use (AU), with a Binding Development Plan that excludes specific activities like dude ranches, plant nurseries, and private parks. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Lober dissenting. The Board also approved a conditional use permit for a private boat dock and another for alcohol sales at a dog park, but took no action on a proposed financial incentive for reporting waste management missed pickups.

• Approved Costello rezoning from RR-1 to AU with exclusionary BDP (4-1)
• Approved CUP for private boat dock for John & Terri Kroboth (4-0)
• Approved CUP for beer/wine sales at Suntree dog park (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 9, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Appointed Bob White to Charter Review Commission (4-0)
• Tabled discussion on microplastics in Indian River Lagoon, referred to Commissioner Smith
• Withdrew motion on financial incentive for waste pickup complaints

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several items including federal emergency rental assistance funds and construction services for a new Emergency Operations Center. The agenda also includes proposed development plans, utility easement changes, and housing revenue bonds.

• Approval of ARPA Emergency Rental Assistance funds (allocation unknown)
• Request to contract with Schenkel Schultz for New Emergency Operations Center construction administration
• Issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds for the Millennia Project
• Petition to vacate public utility easements at 946 and 948 Pecan Circle
• Contract for sale and purchase of 511 Hollywood Boulevard

The Board adopted Ordinance No. 21-11, amending regulations on hours of alcohol sales in unincorporated Brevard County, and approved $67,500 in TDC marketing funds for the 2021 Great Florida (Melbourne) Air Show. It also approved numerous consent agenda items, including contracts, easements, and resolutions, and authorized removal of fluoride from the North Brevard water system.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-11 amending hours of alcohol sales (4-1, Tobia dissenting)
• Approved $67,500 TDC funding for 2021 Great Florida (Melbourne) Air Show (4-1, Lober dissenting)
• Approved $185,964 design services contract for Nandivada Stormwater Treatment Area
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-051 increasing housing revenue bonds to $32,340,000 for Millennia Project
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-052 approving refunding bonds for Buena Vida Estates
• Authorized ARPA Emergency Rental Assistance grant acceptance and administration
• Approved legislative intent for non-ad valorem assessment on hospitals for Medicaid program
• Authorized removal of fluoride from North Brevard water system

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The Brevard County Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings regarding changes to zoning classifications for three properties. These requests involve rezoning in Districts 2, 4, and 5.

• Lantzcom MI, LLC: request to change zoning from RU-2-30 to RU-2-15 (21Z00007)
• J.W. Dunn Lodge No. 37, Inc.: request to change zoning from IN(L) to RR-1 (21Z00008)
• Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County, Inc.: request to change zoning from AU to RU-1-13 (21Z00010)

The Brevard County Planning and Zoning Board approved all three rezoning requests on the agenda, each by unanimous vote. The board approved a change from RU-2-30 to RU-2-15 for townhomes, from IN(L) to RR-1 for a single-family home, and from AU to RU-1-13 for Habitat for Humanity housing. No requests were denied or tabled.

• Approved rezoning from RU-2-30 to RU-2-15 for three townhomes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from IN(L) to RR-1 for single-family home (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from AU to RU-1-13 for Habitat for Humanity (unanimous)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a fire assessment rate adjustment of up to 35 percent and a $1,000,000 loan to the Mosquito Control District. The agenda also includes public hearings for restaurant buffer requirements and various land development approvals.

• $1,000,000 loan from County reserves to the Mosquito Control District
• Public hearing for fire assessment rate adjustment of up to 35%
• Final plat approval for Viera Boulevard Commercial Center III
• Ad Valorem Tax Abatement ordinance for Dark Storm Industries, LLC
• Real estate option contract for property in Titusville's Commerce Park

The Board approved a 29% increase in fire assessment rates, offset by $8.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds over seven years, and directed an audit of Brevard County Fire Rescue. The Board also approved a $1 million loan to the Mosquito Control District, a 10-year tax abatement for Dark Storm Industries, and several land-use items. The fire assessment increase passed 4-1, with Commissioner Tobia dissenting.

• Approved 29% fire assessment rate increase, offset by $8.5M ARPA funds (4-1)
• Approved $1M loan from Property and Casualty Insurance Program to Mosquito Control District (5-0)
• Approved 10-year, 100% ad valorem tax abatement for Dark Storm Industries (4-1)
• Approved final plat for Viera Boulevard Commercial Center III (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Ivanhoe Drive Extension Segment A (5-0)
• Approved relocation of digital billboard from SR 528 to I-95 near Wickham Road (5-0)
• Approved option contract for sale of 11.89 acres in Spaceport Commerce Park for $416,150 (5-0)
• Tabled ordinance amending hours of sale for alcohol to May 4, 2021 (4-1)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on multiple requests for rezoning and a small scale comprehensive plan amendment. The agenda also includes a waiver request regarding wall requirements for Cypress Trust Company.

• Zoning change from BU-1 to BU-2 for All Space Storage (District 1)
• Zoning change from BU-1 to BU-2 for Kaydenlew, LLC (District 4)
• Zoning change from AU to EU for SDLD, LLC (District 2)
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment and zoning change for Robert Van Horn and Gerald K. Houck (District 2)
• Zoning change from RR-1 to AU for Scott W. and Debora A. Speer (District 2)

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners approved six zoning changes and adopted a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment. The board also directed staff to review a wall requirement waiver request and acknowledged appointments to the Charter Review Commission and Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved All Space Storage zoning change from BU-1 to BU-2 (5-0)
• Approved Kaydenlew, LLC zoning change from BU-1 to BU-2 (5-0)
• Approved SDLD, LLC zoning change from AU to EU (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-08 changing Future Land Use designation from NC to CC (5-0)
• Approved Van Horn/Houck zoning change from RU-1-9 to BU-2 with Binding Development Plan (5-0)
• Approved Speer zoning change from RR-1 to AU with Binding Development Plan limiting to 2 donkeys, 2 pigs, no agritourism (5-0)
• Directed staff to review wall requirement waiver for Cypress Trust Company and return with legislative intent
• Acknowledged appointments to Charter Review Commission and Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners will consider the third quarter supplemental budget and discuss the use of federal stimulus funds. The agenda also includes a proposal for COVID-19 vaccine administration and zoning amendments regarding dock projections at residential properties.

• Approval of Third Quarter Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
• Public hearing request for Dark Storm Industries, LLC tax exemption ordinance
• MedFast Urgent Care Centers proposal for COVID-19 vaccine administration
• Zoning amendments regarding dock projection and navigable zones
• Interlocal agreement with the City of Satellite Beach for bus shelters

The Board approved a proposal from MedFast to administer COVID-19 vaccines in Brevard County, authorizing the Chair to execute a contract after legal and risk review. It also approved a motion requiring that, before implementing any private vaccine contract, vaccines be offered first to local municipalities and hospital systems that administer them at no charge. The Board also approved the third quarter supplemental budget, a dock zoning amendment, and several land and easement items.

• Approved MedFast COVID-19 vaccine administration proposal (4-1)
• Approved motion prioritizing free vaccine distribution via municipalities/hospitals before private entities (4-1)
• Adopted third quarter supplemental budget FY 2020-2021, Resolution 21-040 (5-0)
• Approved dock projection zoning amendment, Chapter 62 Section 62-2118 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 Sport Events Grant Program and two COVID-delayed event postponements (3-1, Lober absent)
• Approved final plat for Bridgewater South at Viera Section 2 (5-0)
• Approved appointments to CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on use of federal stimulus funds; no action taken

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The board approved a zoning change from RR-1 to AU for the Costello property, with a binding development plan limiting use to horse-related activities and a maximum of six horses. The motion passed 6:1, with Bruce Moia voting against. The board also approved two conditional use permits: one for a private boat dock and one for a dog park with beer and wine service.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2021, unanimously.
• Approved CUP for private boat dock for Kroboth property, unanimously.
• Approved zoning change from RR-1 to AU for Costello property, with BDP limiting use to horse-related activities and max 6 horses, 6:1 (Moia nay).
• Approved CUP for alcoholic beverages (beer & wine) for on-premises consumption at dog park, unanimously (Moia abstained).

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a proposal for COVID-19 vaccine administration by OMNI Healthcare. They will also discuss reallocating $2.5 million for the Babcock Street resurfacing and reconstruction plan. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on alcohol sale deregulation and various development plans.

• Reallocation of $2.5 million for Babcock Street resurfacing and reconstruction
• Proposal for COVID-19 vaccine administration by OMNI Healthcare
• Rezoning request for 5971 Cedar Lake Drive to allow up to 150 units
• Ordinance to deregulate hours of alcohol sales in Unincorporated Brevard County
• Real estate contract and economic incentive package for Dark Storm Industries, LLC

The Board approved a real estate contract and economic incentive package for Dark Storm Industries, a firearms manufacturer relocating from New York to Titusville, with amendments to the incentive agreement. The Board also approved a revised proposal from OMNI Healthcare for COVID-19 vaccine administration, and approved a rezoning for a 150-unit manufactured home development in Port St. John. All votes were 5-0 unless otherwise noted.

• Approved $862,600 incentive package for Dark Storm Industries with amendments (3-2)
• Approved OMNI Healthcare COVID-19 vaccine administration proposal (3-2)
• Approved rezoning to TR-1 with 150-unit BDP for 5971 Cedar Lake Drive (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-028 recognizing Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore (5-0)
• Approved $2.5M reallocation for Babcock Street resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $148,153 work order for Wickham Road/Suntree Blvd improvements (5-0)
• Approved legislative intent to deregulate alcohol sales hours (5-0)
• Approved legislative intent for Port St. John and North Merritt Island special district amendments (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The Brevard County Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the county's zoning regulations. The proposal concerns measurement points for dock projections and clear navigable zones between docks at residential properties.

• Public hearing regarding amendments to Brevard County Code Chapter 62, Article VI
• Proposed changes to measurement points for dock projection and navigable zones between docks

Redistricting Committee

The Redistricting Committee will hold an introductory meeting to present the redistricting process. During this session, the committee will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Presentation of redistricting process
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Introduction of County staff and committee members

North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change request by Scott W. and Debora A. Speer. The request seeks to reclassify property from RR-1 to AU. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the January 7, 2021, meeting.

• Zoning change request from RR-1 to AU for Scott W. and Debora A. Speer (Tax Account 2316763)
• Approval of January 7, 2021, meeting minutes

The North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board approved a zoning change for a 2.5-acre property at 1465 Bishop Road, Merritt Island, from RR-1 (Rural Residential) to AU (Agricultural Residential). The applicant, Scott Speer, plans to grow lemons and limes and keep two donkeys and a pet pig. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved zoning change from RR-1 to AU for 1465 Bishop Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 7, 2021 (unanimous)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board is considering a proposed fire assessment for Fire Rescue and discussing county redistricting. The agenda also includes a settlement agreement with North Brevard Charities Sharing Center, Inc. and several land development approvals.

• Proposed fire assessment for Brevard County Fire Rescue
• Settlement Agreement with North Brevard Charities Sharing Center, Inc. ($61,513.64)
• Extension of temporary moratorium on new applications of biosolids to lands
• Transfer of Fell Road, Meadowlane Avenue, and Helen Street to the City of West Melbourne
• Real estate contract for property sale in Commerce Park, Titusville

The Board approved allocating $6,753,668 from the unallocated Public Safety Fund to construct a new Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and separately allocated $13,507,335 to the Sheriff's Office, with $2 million of that going to the EOC. The Board also tentatively approved a 35% Fire Assessment increase, set a public hearing for April 20, 2021, and adopted several resolutions including land sales and easements.

• Allocated $6,753,668 to new EOC construction (4-1)
• Allocated $13,507,335 to Sheriff's Office, less $2M for EOC (5-0)
• Tentatively approved 35% Fire Assessment increase (5-0)
• Approved sale of 4.5 acres in Spaceport Commerce Park for $162,000 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution transferring roads to City of West Melbourne (5-0)
• Adopted 6-month extension of biosolids moratorium (5-0)
• Approved $11,131 plotter purchase (5-0)
• Approved $39,700 in CARES funds to District 4 businesses (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The Brevard County Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several zoning classification changes. These requests involve reclassifying properties for business, residential, and commercial use. The board will also discuss the Port St. John Small Area Study.

• Rezoning 5971 Cedar Lake Drive to TR-1 with a BDP limited to 200 units
• Zoning change from BU-1 to BU-2 for All Space Storage
• Rezoning request from AU to EU for SDLD, LLC
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning for Robert Van Horn and Gerald K. Houck
• Port St. John Small Area Study discussion

The Planning and Zoning Board approved all five rezoning requests on the agenda, including a change to allow a 150-unit manufactured home development on 58 acres in Cocoa, subject to sewer connection. The board also approved zoning changes for an ice manufacturing facility, two warehouse properties, and a property for antique automobile storage. The board acknowledged the Port St. John Small Area Study, except for a recommendation to relocate a fire station.

• Approved zoning change from BU-1 to BU-2 for All Space Storage (ice manufacturing) at 5175 N. U.S. Highway 1, Cocoa.
• Approved zoning change from BU-1 to BU-2 for Kaydenlew, LLC (warehousing) near U.S. 1 and Anderson Way, Melbourne.
• Approved zoning change from AU to EU for SDLD, LLC (two residential lots) on S. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island.
• Approved Small Scale Plan Amendment (NC to CC) and zoning change (RU-1-9 to BU-2) for Robert Van Horn and Gerald K. Houck at 605 Oleander Dr., Merritt Island.
• Approved zoning change from RU-1-11, TR-2, and BU-1 to TR-1 with a new BDP limited to 150 units for a manufactured home development on Cedar Lake Dr., Cocoa, with a condition requiring sewer connection.
• Acknowledged the Port St. John Small Area Study, except for Recommendation 1 (relocating the fire station).

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider several zoning and land use amendments during public hearings. This includes a large-scale plan amendment regarding floor area ratios for community commercial sites. Other items involve individual rezoning requests and land use changes.

• Countywide increase in Floor Area Ratio for Community Commercial sites from 1.00 to 1.75 within PUD zoning
• Zoning change for 5971 Cedar Lake Drive to TR-1 with a BDP limited to 200 units
• Preferred Leasing, LLC request to change Future Land Use designation to all CC
• Nichelle R. King request to change zoning from AU to RRMH-1
• Pioneer Pointe request for an amendment to an existing BDP in BU-1 zoning

The Brevard County Commission approved a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment allowing a countywide increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for Community Commercial sites within PUD zoning from 1.00 to 1.75, requested by Health First. The board also approved several zoning changes, including a rezoning for Nichelle R. King, a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for Preferred Leasing, LLC, and a binding development plan amendment for Pioneer Pointe. One item, a rezoning request for 5971 Cedar Lake Drive, was tabled to March 23, 2021.

• Approved Health First FAR increase from 1.00 to 1.75 for Community Commercial sites in PUD zoning (4-0, Zonka abstained)
• Approved rezoning from AU to RRMH-1 for Nichelle R. King (5-0)
• Approved Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Preferred Leasing, LLC (5-0)
• Approved rezoning from BU-1 and AU to all BU-1 for Preferred Leasing, LLC (5-0)
• Approved BDP amendment for Pioneer Pointe car wash with self-service restriction (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for 5971 Cedar Lake Drive to March 23, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-018 opposing SB 62 deauthorizing Regional Planning Councils (3-2)

Port St. John Dependent Special District Board

The Board will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for properties at 5971 Cedar Lake Drive and U.S. Highway No. 1. The proposal seeks to change land classifications to allow up to 200 units. Additionally, the Board will discuss the Port St. John Small Area Study.

• Rezoning request for 5971 Cedar Lake Drive and U.S. Highway No. 1 to allow up to 200 units
• Public hearing for the Port St. John Small Area Study
• Approval of November 18, 2020, meeting minutes

The board voted unanimously to deny a request to rezone 58 acres at 5971 Cedar Lake Drive from RU-1-11, TR-2, and BU-1 to TR-1 with a binding development plan (BDP) limited to 150 units. The board also voted unanimously to acknowledge the Port St. John Small Area Study, with the exception of Recommendation 1, which proposed relocating the fire station. The minutes were approved.

• Approved the minutes of the November 18, 2020 meeting.
• Denied the rezoning request (20Z00036) for 5971 Cedar Lake Drive to TR-1 with a BDP limited to 150 units.
• Approved the Port St. John Small Area Study with the exception of Recommendation 1 (fire station relocation).

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a policy regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for certain first responders and an ordinance establishing a Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) management program. The agenda also includes approvals for the Savannah Landing development and various utility contracts.

• Ordinance establishing the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Management program
• Policy consideration regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for certain first responders
• Final Plat and Contract Approval for Savannah Landing
• Awarding Tourism Development Tax funds for the 2021 Cocoa Beach Air Show
• Contract for Sale and Purchase from TRSTEL, LLC for the N-07 Lift Station Project

The Board adopted Ordinance No. 2021-04 establishing a Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Management Program. The program will have no registration fee, with fines of $300 for a first violation, $1,500 for a second, and $3,003 for a third. The Board also approved a $94,169 grant for the 2021 Cocoa Beach Air Show and confirmed Wendi Jo Bost as Library Services Director.

• Adopted FOG Management Program Ordinance 2021-04 with $0 registration fee, $300/$1,500/$3,003 violation fines (5-0)
• Approved $94,169 Tourism Development Tax grant for 2021 Cocoa Beach Air Show (3-2)
• Confirmed Wendi Jo Bost as Library Services Director effective March 15, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled Konica Minolta printer lease agreement to March 9, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved $5,344,568.04 educational facilities impact fee disbursement to School Board (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-017 vacating 18-ft strip of land on A1A in Melbourne Beach (5-0)
• Approved $215,000 in Central Mainland Benefit District project funding recommendations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-016 honoring Florida Today reporter Dave Berman (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The Board will consider a plan amendment to increase floor area ratios for certain commercial sites. Members will also review a rezoning request for properties on Cedar Lake Drive and U.S. Highway No. 1. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the extension of a moratorium on biosolids applications.

• Increase Floor Area Ratio from 1.00 to 1.75 for Community Commercial sites (20Z00069)
• Rezoning request for Cedar Lake Drive and U.S. Highway No. 1 to TR-1 with 200 units (20Z00036)
• Port St. John Small Area Study public hearing
• Extension of temporary moratorium on new biosolids applications in Brevard County

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment allowing a countywide Floor Area Ratio increase from 1.00 to 1.75 for Community Commercial sites within PUD zoning, as requested by Health First, Inc. The board also unanimously approved a temporary moratorium extension on new biosolids applications. Two items were tabled to the March 8, 2021 meeting: a zoning change for properties near Cedar Lake Drive and the Port St. John Small Area Study. The board approved the November 23, 2020 minutes unanimously.

• Approved Large Scale Plan Amendment 2020-1.1 (FAR increase 1.00 to 1.75 in PUDs) (unanimous)
• Approved extension of temporary moratorium on new biosolids applications (unanimous)
• Tabled zoning change for 5971 Cedar Lake Drive properties to March 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled Port St. John Small Area Study to March 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved November 23, 2020 minutes (unanimous)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget workshop. The session includes presentations regarding the budget overview, public works, minimum wage impacts, fire rescue, and utility services.

• Budget overview presentation
• Public works discussion
• Minimum wage impacts review
• Fire Rescue presentation
• Utility Services presentation

The Board held a budget workshop and approved changing the utility rate index from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to the Sewer and Water Maintenance Index, with a provision that any increase above 3.4% per year be brought back for discussion. The Board discussed, but did not vote on, a potential Fire Assessment, with members expressing support for various tiers of personnel and capital funding. Staff was directed to bring back detailed cost information on the different fire assessment tiers and utility rate options for further discussion.

• Approved changing utility rate index from CPI to Sewer and Water Maintenance Index (5-0)
• Discussed Fire Assessment tiers; no formal vote taken, staff to return with cost details
• Discussed utility rate increases; no formal vote taken, staff to return with options
• Discussed potential revenue sources for road capacity; no formal vote taken

Port St. John Dependent Special District Board

The Board will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for properties at 5971 Cedar Lake Drive and U.S. Highway No. 1. The proposal seeks to change land classifications to allow up to 200 units. A hearing is also scheduled regarding the Port St. John Small Area Study.

• Rezoning request for 5971 Cedar Lake Drive and U.S. Highway No. 1
• Proposed change of land classification to allow up to 200 units
• Public hearing on the Port St. John Small Area Study

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider adopting the updated Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan. The agenda also includes approvals for airport equipment grants and various land development plats. Public hearings are scheduled regarding ordinance amendments and developer agreements.

• Adoption of the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan 2021 Update
• Public Transportation Grant Agreement for airfield equipment at Valkaria Airport
• Final Plat approval for Amazing Explorers Academy at Viera
• Amendment to Developer’s Agreement with Benchmark Melbourne 35 Associates, Limited Partnership
• Request to write off uncollectible ambulance fees for FY 19/20

The Board adopted the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Project Plan 2021 Update, as recommended by the Citizens Oversight Committee, in a 3-2 vote. The plan adds 28 new projects, represents a $5 million decrease over the 10-year life of the sales tax, and includes associated budget and contracting authorities. Commissioners Lober and Tobia voted against, citing concerns about prioritizing infrastructure over other projects.

• Adopted SOIRL Project Plan 2021 Update (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-03 removing supermajority vote for property sale/lease (5-0)
• Approved write-off of $15.37M uncollectible ambulance fees and $12.79M Medicare/Medicaid fees
• Approved sale of surplus property for $230,000 to Aquarius Equity, LLC
• Approved final plat for Amazing Explorers Academy at Viera
• Approved final plat for Hickory Ridge Phase 2
• Granted wall requirement waivers for Fraternal Order of Eagles and Hampton Manor of Merritt Island
• Approved lease renewal with North Brevard Senior Center for 3 years

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing multiple applications for zoning changes and comprehensive plan amendments. These items involve requests to change land use designations and zoning classifications across Districts 1, 2, and 5. One application has been withdrawn by the applicant.

• Rezoning from AU to RRMH-1 in District 1
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Preferred Leasing, LLC in District 1
• Rezoning from BU-1 and AU to all BU-1 in District 1
• BDP amendment in BU-1 zoning for Pioneer Pointe in District 2
• Withdrawn rezoning request from RR-1 to RU-1-13 in District 5

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezoning for Preferred Leasing, LLC, changing the Future Land Use designation from RES 4, NC, and CC to all CC, and the zoning from BU-1 and AU to all BU-1 for properties at 2512 West Thorpe Drive, Malabar. The board also approved a zoning change from AU to RRMH-1 for a property on Bellhurst Lane, Rockledge, and an amendment to an existing Binding Development Plan (BDP) for Pioneer Pointe to allow automobile washing as a permitted use. One rezoning request (20Z00040) was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment from RES 4, NC, and CC to all CC for Preferred Leasing, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from BU-1 and AU to all BU-1 for Preferred Leasing, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from AU to RRMH-1 for Nichelle R. King property on Bellhurst Lane (unanimous)
• Approved BDP amendment for Pioneer Pointe to add automobile washing as allowable use (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: zoning change request from RR-1 to RU-1-13 by Ronald Viesins

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on several zoning and land use requests. These include changes to density, future land use designations, and special uses for alcoholic beverages. The Board will also consider attorney's fees in a legal matter involving BRP Parcel 29.

• Rezoning request from RU-1-13 to AU(L) for Lazy River Investments
• Large Scale Plan Amendment by Brevard Tower Communications, Inc. to change future land use to CC
• Density limit request of 4 units per acre by Ag Ventures
• CUP request for alcoholic beverages by Marker 24 Marina, LLC
• Rezoning for 5971 Cedar Lake Drive to TR-1 with a 200-unit limit

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss the expansion of vaccination operations and a new COVID-19 burial program policy. They are also reviewing an $18,176,052.60 emergency rental assistance policy. Other items include appointments and utility service updates.

• $18,176,052.60 Emergency Rental Assistance Policy approval
• $160,000 COVID-19 Burial Program policy approval
• Expansion of vaccination operations in Brevard County
• Appointment of John A. Scott as Director of Emergency Management
• Request for proposals for county telephone and network services

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider expanding vaccination operations and approving approximately $18 million in federal emergency rental assistance. The agenda also includes items regarding FEMA grants for flood-prone properties and revisions to committee membership.

• Approval of $18,034,939 in Emergency Rental Assistance Payment funds
• Expansion of vaccination operations in Brevard County
• FEMA grants for the acquisition and demolition of flood-prone properties in West Cocoa and Silver Pines
• Ordinance to revise membership and terms for the Art in Public Places Advisory Committee
• Single source contract approval for laboratory services

The Board approved using $2 million from the Public Safety Fund to expand the county's vaccination program, aiming to add 1,000 shots per day on top of the current 700 capacity. The Board also directed staff to proceed with permitting for the US 192 landfill site without starting construction, and approved accepting an estimated $18 million in federal emergency rental assistance funds.

• Approved $2M from Public Safety Fund to expand vaccination capacity (5-0)
• Approved $18M federal emergency rental assistance grant acceptance (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with US 192 landfill permitting, no construction (3-2)
• Approved FEMA grants for flood-prone property acquisition/demolition (5-0)
• Approved $50,100 settlement for attorney fees in BRP Parcel 133 case (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-01 revising Art in Public Places committee (5-0)
• Approved up to $20K additional COVID relief per small business in Districts 1,3,4,5 (5-0)
• Approved legislative intent to remove supermajority requirements for certain leases/sales (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Board / Local Planning Agency

The Planning and Zoning Board is reviewing several applications for rezoning and land use amendments. One application was withdrawn by the applicant and another request was tabled until February 2021.

• Brevard Tower Communications, Inc. request to change Future Land Use from RES 2 and NC to CC
• Marker 24 Marina, LLC request for a CUP for full liquor consumption
• Ag Ventures request for a BDP limited to 4 units per acre in RU-1-7 zoning
• Tammy McCoy request to change zoning classification from AU to EU-1
• A rezoning request for 5971 Cedar Lake Drive was tabled until February 22, 2021

North Merritt Island Dependent Special District Board

The Board will hold public hearings regarding two requests from Harold Kurz. These involve a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment and a change in zoning classification for Tax Account 2316254.

• Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment request to change land use from CC to PI (20PZ00107)
• Zoning classification change request from BU-1 to PIP (20Z00038)

The board unanimously denied a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment to change the Future Land Use designation from CC (Community Commercial) to PI (Planned Industrial) for a 3.66-acre property at the southwest intersection of N. Tropical Trail and N. Courtenay Parkway. It also unanimously denied a related rezoning request from BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) to PIP (Planned Industrial Park) for the same property. Both motions cited administrative policies regarding compatibility with surrounding residential and community uses.

• Denied small-scale comprehensive plan amendment 20PZ00107 to change Future Land Use from CC to PI (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning 20Z00038 from BU-1 to PIP (unanimous)

Port St. John Dependent Special District Board

The Board will hold public hearings regarding a small area study and a rezoning application. The application proposes changing classifications for 5971 Cedar Lake Drive and U.S. Highway No. 1 to TR-2 with a BDP limited to 200 units.

• Rezoning request for 5971 Cedar Lake Drive and U.S. Highway No. 1 commercial land
• Port St. John Small Area Study public hearing