Indian River County, FL

MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

The Indian River County MPO Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting to consider several transportation items requiring action, including amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), a roadway context classification, and the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan for FY 2026/27. The committee will also review a progress report on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and receive a status report on MPO advisory committees. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the June 2, 2026 joint BPAC-CAC minutes.

• Consideration of a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Roll-Forward Amendment (Action Required)
• Consideration of a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment (Action Required)
• Consideration of Roadway Context Classification (Action Required)
• Review of the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan for FY 2026/27 (Action Required)
• Consideration of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Progress Report (No Action Required)

Board of County Commissioners

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will discuss three development applications at its September 2, 2026 meeting, held via Microsoft Teams. The items are a final plat for Harmony Isles Phase 1, a major site plan for the Bluewater Bay Amenity Center, and a special exception site plan for a communications tower on CR 512. Draft comments were emailed to applicants, and questions will be addressed at the meeting.

• Final plat for Harmony Isles Phase 1 at 1375 98th Avenue, Vero Beach
• Site plan for Bluewater Bay Amenity Center at 8790 85th Street, Vero Beach (pool, amenity building, parking, playground, sport courts, mail kiosk)
• Special exception for 150-foot monopole tower at 14000 CR 512, Fellsmere

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will discuss two major site plan applications at its September 16, 2026 meeting, held via Microsoft Teams. The committee will review draft comments on the proposals, which include an outdoor storage facility and a mall expansion. Both applications are quasi-judicial and will be discussed at 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. respectively.

• Site Plan Major for 45th Street Outdoor Storage at 4795 45th Street, Vero Beach, including paved access road, wet detention pond, and 8 stabilized storage yards
• Site Plan Major for Indian River Mall Phase II at 6200 20th Street, Vero Beach, involving demolition of part of the mall and construction of new retail buildings
• Both applications are quasi-judicial and will be discussed via Microsoft Teams with call-in options

Board of County Commissioners

MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

CSAC Needs Subcommittee

General

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board

Board of County Commissioners

MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

Board of County Commissioners

Children's Services Advisory Committee

CSAC Needs Subcommittee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

CSAC Needs Subcommittee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

CSAC Needs Subcommittee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Children's Services Advisory Committee

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Indian River County MPO Technical Advisory Committee will consider two Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments, a roadway context classification, and the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan for FY 2026/27. The committee will also review a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan progress report and hear status updates from MPO advisory committees. No action is required on the progress report or status updates.

• TIP Roll-Forward Amendment (action)
• TIP Amendment (action)
• Roadway Context Classification (action)
• Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan FY 2026/27 (action)
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Progress Report (no action)

Public Safety Council for Criminal Justice, Mental Health & Substance Abuse

The Public Safety Council for Criminal Justice, Mental Health & Substance Abuse will meet to approve minutes, elect a chairman and vice chairman, and receive updates from the Opioid & Substance Use Task Force, including an RFP update and community survey results. The council will also review the status and performance of the Mental Health Court Program. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman (action required)
• Report from Indian River County Opioid & Substance Use Task Force: RFP Update & Recommendations and Community Survey Update
• Status & Performance Updates for Mental Health Court Program
• Approval of Minutes from February 27, 2026

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board

The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board will meet to approve meeting minutes, review the annual expenditures report, consider the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan, and assign a subcommittee to evaluate the Community Transportation Coordinator. These are the main action items, alongside status reports and a progress report on the 2025/26 planning grant.

• Approval of meeting minutes and annual public workshop minutes from May 28, 2026
• Review of progress report and reimbursement invoice #4 for the 2025/26 planning grant
• Review of the Annual Expenditures Report (AER) - action required
• Consideration of the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan - action required
• Assignment of Community Transportation Coordinator Evaluation Subcommittee - action required

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Indian River County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to discuss updates on county housing items, including feedback on recent BOCC agenda items and a new construction funding application from Brownstone Affordable Housing Ltd. The committee will make recommendations to the BOCC on September 15, 2026, ahead of the state application deadline. The agenda also includes local action updates from city and town representatives.

• Brownstone Affordable Housing Ltd application for New Construction funding
• Attainable Housing Trust Ordinance feedback (BOCC 8.4.2026)
• SHIP Annual Report feedback (BOCC 8.18.2026)
• Manufactured Homes LHAP Amendment feedback (BOCC 8.18.2026)
• Local action updates from Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Indian River Shores, Orchid, and Habitat for Humanity

Economic Development Council

The Indian River County Economic Development Council will hold a special meeting to review its role and duties. The agenda includes a legislative update and a presentation on efforts to increase the efficiency of county permitting processes. The body will also approve the minutes from the July 21, 2026, regular meeting. No specific contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed for decision.

• Presentation on efforts to increase the efficiency of county permitting processes
• Legislative update presentation
• Approval of minutes from the July 21, 2026, regular meeting

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee is holding a pre-application conference to discuss six proposed development projects. These include a commercial park, an emergency room, a fuel station, a convenience store, a townhome development, and a recycling facility modification. The meeting is quasi-judicial and will be held in person or via Microsoft Teams starting at 1:30 pm.

• Olde South Commercial Park: 6,000 SF metal building for contractor's trade use at 435 3rd Lane SW, Vero Beach
• Oslo/27th Ave. Emergency Room: +/-13,000 SF freestanding ER at 955 27th Avenue SW, Vero Beach
• Wabasso US-1 & 84th St.: Fuel station and QSR on 3.4 acres at 8455 US Highway 1, Vero Beach
• 7-11 Vero Beach: Convenience store with 6 fuel pumps at 7365 9th Street SW, Vero Beach
• Vero Beach Townhomes – River Park II: +/-112-unit townhome project at 800 Indian River Boulevard, Vero Beach

Code Enforcement Board

The Indian River County Code Enforcement Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings on numerous alleged code violations, including unlicensed contracting, unsafe structures, junk/trash, overgrown weeds, and zoning issues. The board will decide if violations exist, set correction deadlines, and may impose daily fines that become liens on properties.

• Hollingshead Materials LLC: willful disregard, unlicensed contracting, permits required, change-of-use site plan violation at 1400 10th Ave, Vero Beach
• Susan Kanter: unsafe structures at 4580 77th St, Vero Beach
• Gholam Reza Torkaman: alteration of right-of-way without permit at 126 12th Pl SE, Vero Beach
• Eileen Fitzpatrick: swimming pool maintenance, junk/trash, overgrown weeds at 5756 W 1st Sq SW, Vero Beach
• Mission Mustard Seed Inc: zoning district use violation at 11535 US Highway 1, Sebastian

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will discuss draft comments for two development applications. The body is reviewing a proposed 15-lot equestrian subdivision and a commercial building project.

• Stallion Trails: Proposal for a 15-lot equestrian rural development at 750 154TH Avenue
• Garrido Industrial: Construction of a 22,025 SF commercial building at 1885 & 1905 Enterprise Road

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council will meet to approve minutes, receive a tourist tax revenue update, and hear budget presentations from the Indian River County and Sebastian River Area Chambers of Commerce for 2026-2027. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2026
• Tourist tax revenue update
• Indian River County Chamber of Commerce 2026-2027 budget presentation
• Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce 2026-2027 budget presentation

Board of County Commissioners

The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, with a mix of routine items and several notable actions. The board will consider a sale agreement for 38.9 acres at Blue Cypress Lake Rd., a lease for the Martin Luther King Jr. Park site, and an amended developer agreement for Bluewater Bay. The consent agenda includes a new fee schedule for the animal shelter, a fire rescue vehicle purchase, and a disaster recovery services contract.

• Sale agreement for +/- 38.9 acres at Blue Cypress Lake Rd. (Environmental Lands Acquisition Bond)
• Lease agreement for 5.84-acre Martin Luther King Jr. Park site for Gifford Cultural Center and Museum
• Amended and restated developers agreement with Lawrence Land Holdings, LLC for Bluewater Bay
• Approval to purchase a Fire Rescue Incident Command Mobile Vehicle
• Initial fee schedule for Indian River County Animal Services Shelter

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

The Children's Services Advisory Committee Grant Subcommittee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving a director's report, and discussing old business such as site visits. New business includes approval of the 2026/2027 calendar and a review of RFP/application feedback. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific funding amounts or contract details listed.

• Approval of minutes for May 13, 14, 15, and 20, 2026
• Community Services Director Report covering community impact, communication, and fiscal responsibility
• Discussion of site visits under old business
• Approval of 2026/2027 calendar
• RFP/application feedback review

Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee

The Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee will meet to approve the June 15, 2026 minutes and receive updates on coastal projects, including a discussion on a USACE Letter of Continued Local Support, the Sebastian Inlet District, and county beach parks. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2026 regular meeting
• Discussion on USACE Letter of Continued Local Support
• Update from Sebastian Inlet District
• Status of County Beach Parks

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold quasi-judicial hearings on two requests from Florida City Gas for administrative permit use approval to build unmanned connector regulator stations, one on 82nd Avenue and one on 77th Street. The commission will approve, approve with conditions, or deny each request. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of the June 25, 2026 minutes.

• Florida City Gas connector regulator station on 82nd Avenue (SP-MA-25-01-01), .09 acres, CG zoning, no building, 306 sq ft impervious area
• Florida City Gas connector regulator station on 77th Street (SP-MA-25-01-02), .096 acres, A-1 zoning, no building, 600 sq ft impervious area
• Approval of June 25, 2026 meeting minutes

Children's Services Advisory Committee

The Children’s Services Advisory Committee will meet to approve the 2026/2027 meeting calendar and the 2027 Needs Assessment Annual Update. Members will also discuss funding recommendations and receive updates from law enforcement and the school district.

• Approval of 2026/2027 Calendar
• Approval of the 2027 Needs Assessment Annual Update
• Funding Recommendation Discussion
• Law Enforcement Data Update
• School District Data Update

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee is holding pre-application conferences to discuss several proposed developments. These items include new retail space, residential units, and parking additions.

• Embree Commercial: 55,000 SF of new retail space and 3 potential outparcels at 605 9TH Street SW
• Barclay at Vero Beach East: Construction of remaining approved units at 910 Regency Square
• Barclay at Vero Beach West: Construction of remaining approved units at 4150 Indian River Boulevard
• Walker Woods Additional Parking: 23 asphalt parking spaces at 2610 71ST Circle
• Vero Bible Fellowship: Modular unit and AC equipment relocation at 2355 82ND Avenue

Environmental Control Hearing Board

The Indian River County Environmental Control Hearing Board, sitting as the Board of County Commissioners, will hold a hearing on August 6, 2026, at 12:30 PM in Vero Beach. The agenda includes consideration of draft minutes from February 5, 2026, and public hearings on six code enforcement cases (Case Nos. 613-26 through 618-26). The meeting is open to the public, and those wishing to appeal any decision must ensure a verbatim record is made.

• Consideration of draft minutes from February 5, 2026
• Hearing Case No. 613-26: Neilla V. Garcia Zeledon
• Hearing Case No. 614-26: Suzanne Kanter
• Hearing Case No. 615-26: Anthony Gregory Stewart
• Hearing Case No. 616-26: Sean Patrick and Megan Elizabeth Dutton

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will discuss three applications during its August 5, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes a major site‑plan for The Gardens, proposing six one‑story duplexes (12 units) at 4515 34th Avenue, Vero Beach. It also includes a major site‑plan for VWBP 1920 Industrial, proposing two ~10,000 SF commercial buildings on 2.07 acres at 1860 Enterprise Road, and a developer’s agreement for the Citrus Ridge project at 9750 12th Street.

• Review SPMJ Site Plan (major) for The Gardens – six duplexes, 12 residential units at 4515 34th Ave, Vero Beach
• Review SPMJ Site Plan (major) for VWBP 1920 Industrial – two ~10,000 SF commercial buildings on 2.07 acres at 1860 Enterprise Rd, Vero Beach
• Review Developer’s Agreement for Citrus Ridge – site improvements at 9750 12th St, Vero Beach

Board of County Commissioners

The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners meets to consider ordinances, resolutions, and contracts, including housing policy and public works projects. Several quasi-judicial public hearings are scheduled, along with routine approvals of payments and contract extensions.

• Consideration of Indian River County Attainable Housing Trust Ordinance (SHIP)
• Final assessment resolution for Rain Tree Corner Subdivision culvert replacement project
• Westside Racquet Club LLC special exception use and site plan approval for racquet club facility at 91060129-97640
• Valerie Balfe and William Wagner rezone request: 10.4 acres from RS-3 to RM-3 residential district [2023-03-0038]
• Approval of Florida DEP grant agreement LG038 for septic-to-sewer conversions project (IRCDUS Project ID 21.26.520)

Code Enforcement Board

The Indian River County Code Enforcement Board will conduct hearings to determine if county code violations exist and set deadlines for correction. The board may assess fines and costs, which can result in liens against properties.

• Evidentiary hearing for 1400 10th Av regarding unlicensed contracting and permit violations
• Evidentiary hearing for 4580 77th St regarding unsafe structures and equipment
• Compliance hearings for multiple properties regarding junk, trash, and debris violations
• Compliance hearing for 2245 130th Av SW regarding building permit and excavation violations
• Evidentiary hearing for 100 S US Highway 1 regarding a sign violation

Vero Lake Estates Municipal Service Taxing Unit Advisory Committee

This is a routine organizational meeting of the advisory committee. Key actions include electing a chairman and vice-chairman, approving the 2026 meeting schedule, and receiving a presentation on Florida's Sunshine Law. There are no major financial decisions, rezonings, or contracts on the agenda.

• Election of the Chairman (action required)
• Election of the Vice-Chairman (action required)
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates (action required)
• Presentation & overview of Florida's Sunshine Law by J. Shuler
• Public Works Updates (discussion only, no action listed)

Environmental Land Acquisition Panel

The Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel will meet on July 21, 2026 at the County Administration Building in Vero Beach. The panel will approve the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting and then receive an update from the County Attorney on the status of properties nominated in periods 1‑3, followed by discussion of properties nominated in periods 4‑5. Public comment will be allowed before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve minutes from the April 21, 2026 regular meeting
• County Attorney update on Nomination Period 1‑3 properties
• Discussion of Nomination Period 4‑5 properties
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for August 18, 2026

Economic Development Council

The Economic Development Council will approve the minutes from its May 19, 2026 meeting, receive reports from Planning and Development Services, industry updates, and the Chamber of Commerce, and hear a presentation on an Expedited Permitting Ordinance. The council will also discuss the agenda for an August special meeting and address member matters. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from the May 19, 2026 regular meeting
• Presentation of Expedited Permitting Ordinance by county staff
• Discussion of August special meeting agenda
• Council member matters
• Next scheduled meeting set for September 15, 2026

CSAC Needs Subcommittee

The Children's Services Advisory Committee Needs Assessment Subcommittee will meet to discuss and recommend approval of the 2027 Needs Assessment Update and the 2026/2027 Needs Assessment calendar. They will also hear a report from the Community Services Director and review site visits.

• Recommendation of 2027 Needs Assessment Update
• Approval of 2026/2027 Needs Assessment calendar
• Community Services Director Report on community impact, communication, and fiscal responsibility
• Old business: site visits
• Approval of April 29, 2026 minutes

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will discuss a pre-application for a 6,000-square-foot community center at 1175 9th Street SW Vero Beach. The meeting will be held in person or via Microsoft Teams on July 20, 2026.

• Pre-application conference for Feed the Lambs Community Center
• Project at 1175 9th Street SW Vero Beach
• Proposed 6,000-square-foot community center
• Meeting held in person or via Microsoft Teams
• Applicant: LJA Engineering

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will discuss two quasi-judicial applications: a right-of-way abandonment at 3855 US Highway 1 and a major site plan for Providence Pointe Town Center at 5950 49th Street, involving six buildings. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams starting at 1:30 p.m. on July 15, 2026.

• Right-of-way abandonment for lots 50 & 51 along Old Dixie Corridor at 3855 US Highway 1 (Drost Ventures LLC)
• Providence Pointe Town Center major site plan for six buildings on tracts 15, 41, 63 & 64 at 5950 49th Street (Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, LLC)
• Both applications are quasi-judicial

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

This is a budget workshop where the Board of County Commissioners reviews proposed budgets for all county funds, including General Fund, Constitutional Officers, and Enterprise Funds. The board will consider changes to the tentative budget and make a motion to adopt the proposed millage rate of 6.1155 mills. Public hearings on the tentative and final budgets are scheduled for September 9 and 16, 2026.

• Proposed aggregate millage rate of 6.1155 mills
• Review of General Fund budgets for county departments and offices
• Review of Constitutional Officers budgets (Sheriff, Clerk, Tax Collector, etc.)
• Review of Enterprise Funds including solid waste, golf course, and utilities
• Scheduled public hearings: Sept. 9 (tentative budget) and Sept. 16 (final budget and millage rates)

The Board of County Commissioners approved the proposed FY 2026/27 millage rates for the General Fund (3.5475), M.S.T.U. (1.1506), Emergency Services District (2.3531), and Land Acquisition Bond (0.1238), all by 5-0 votes. The board also reached consensus to allow the Sheriff's Office to submit budget amendment requests for FY 26/27 with a not-to-exceed limit of $570,926, which is the amount the Sheriff requested above the $4 million settlement increase. The total proposed budget is $614,789,330, a decrease of $96,944,702 from the current year.

• Approved General Fund millage rate of 3.5475 (5-0)
• Approved M.S.T.U. millage rate of 1.1506 (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Services District millage rate of 2.3531 (5-0)
• Approved Land Acquisition Bond millage rate of 0.1238 (5-0)
• Set not-to-exceed limit of $570,926 for Sheriff's FY26/27 budget amendments
• Agreed to allow Sheriff's Office to submit budget amendment requests for FY26/27
• Maintained level funding for all nonprofit agencies
• Agreed to fund SRA at recommended level, address shortfall via midyear amendment

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee is holding pre-application conferences for two projects in Vero Beach. The body will discuss a storage expansion and a parking lot expansion.

• Attic 60 Storage Expansion: Proposal to divide a 5 +/- acre parcel at 8525 20th Street into two lots for commercial and outdoor storage use
• CCIRH Northeast Parking Lot Expansion: Proposal to replace an unpaved lot at 1000 36th Street with an asphalt lot, adding 213 spaces

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will meet via Microsoft Teams to discuss a site plan for an assisted living facility and a developer's agreement for a utility connection. The meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

• Review of Golden Horizon Assisted Living Mansions site plan at 995 Old Dixie Highway SW
• Discussion of Madaan Utility Connection developer's agreement at 9055 17TH Place
• Meeting held via Microsoft Teams with dial-in option
• Quasi-judicial items on the agenda
• Draft comments provided via email prior to the meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a resolution for the Gifford Florida Children's Initiative. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items including silent reflection, pledge, and public comments.

• Resolution regarding the Gifford Florida Children's Initiative

The Board approved Resolution 2026-045, as amended, supporting Pioneering Change Inc.'s effort to designate the Gifford neighborhood as a Florida Children's Initiative community. The amendments removed language about a planning grant, struck the word 'local' from a recital, and added a clause stating the County's support does not bind it to future funding or staff commitments. The vote was 4-0 with one absence.

• Approved Resolution 2026-045, as amended, supporting Gifford Children's Initiative (4-0, Moss absent)
• Amended resolution to remove planning grant language, strike 'local' from recital, and add non-binding funding clause