On the agenda: West Melbourne meeting — data center (Aug 4)

MAYOR
Andrea Young
CITY HALL
2240 Minton Road
West Melbourne, FL 32904
Phone: (321) 837-7774
Fax: (321) 768-2390
www.westmelbourne.gov

DEPUTY MAYOR
Alexis McGuire
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Diana Adams
Pat Bentley
Austin Gaylord
Stephen Phrampus
Helen Voltz

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
August 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

3.

PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
A.

Florida Water Professionals Month
Mayor Andrea Young will provide a proclamation, recognizing the
month of August as “Florida Water Professionals Month”

B.

Waste Management – Discussion concerning service*

4.

MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

5.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.

Resolution No. 2026-14 Live Local Act tax break opt out
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-14 by a two-thirds
majority (requires five yes votes).

6.

PUBLIC FORUM
Persons wishing to speak must fill out a Request to Speak form and hand it to
the City Clerk. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per person.
Public Forum will be limited to thirty (30) minutes.

7.

CONSENT AGENDA
A.
B.

Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2026.
Renewal of Save Our Indian River Lagoon Interlocal Agreement.

Regular City Council Agenda
August 4, 2026
Page 2

8.

ACTION AGENDA (NON-CONSENT)
A.

Reuse District Expansion
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-08 on First Reading.

B.

Reuse System Expansion Design Task Order
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Infrastructure Engineering Group for design of reuse
water distribution system expansion in the not-to-exceed amount of
$184,766.

C.

Ordinance No. 2026-07, Golf Carts and Low-Speed Vehicles
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-07 on First Reading.

9.

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS *
Council Member Stephen Phrampus
Council Member Helen Voltz
Council Member Diana Adams
Council Member Pat Bentley
Council Member Austin Gaylord
Deputy Mayor Alexis McGuire
Mayor Andrea Young

10.

MANAGEMENT REPORTS*

11.

ADJOURNMENT – TIME CERTAIN NOT LATER THAN 10:00 P.M.

* THERE ARE NO ATTACHMENTS OR BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THESE ITEMS.
All persons wishing to be heard should appear in person at these hearings or send written comments
to the City Clerk. All persons and parties are hereby advised that if they should decide to appeal any
decision made by the City with respect to any matter considered at the public meeting or hearing
described in this notice, they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, said person
or party may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (Chapter 286, Florida Statutes). In
compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who needs a special
accommodation for this meeting should contact the City’s ADA coordinator at 837-7774 at least 48
hours in advance of this meeting.

PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association, organized in 1940,
is a non-profit trade organization that promotes the sustainability of Florida’s water utility industry
through workforce development to protect the health of Florida’s citizens and to preserve the state’s
water resources; and
WHEREAS, this organization offers water and wastewater treatment plant operator and
water distribution operator training courses required for the state of Florida’s operator license, eight
voluntary certification programs, and continuing education programs for operator license renewal;
and
WHEREAS, this organization, in recognizing the importance of the Florida Statutes and
Administrative Code that regulate the water industry, acts as liaison between the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection and industry personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association recognizes all who
have played a significant part in operating and maintaining drinking water, wastewater, and
stormwater systems in Florida by celebrating Florida Water Professionals Month, which applauds
their constant efforts to protect our health and environment; and
WHEREAS, Water professionals are essential first responders as defined by Florida Statute
403.865(b), during storms and other catastrophic events, working to ensure safe drinking water
and safe disposal of wastewater for our communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of
West Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, hereby proclaim August 2026, as:

“Florida Water Professionals Month”
In the City of West Melbourne and encourage all citizens to recognize and thank the water
and pollution control professionals for the dedication to maintaining the safety, reliability, and
sustainability of our water systems.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City this 4th day of August, 2026.

____________________________
Andrea Young, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Meighan Alexander, City Clerk

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AGENDA ITEM
August 4, 2026 City Council Meeting
Approved for Submittal By:
________________________
Tim Rhode, City Manager
To Be Presented By:

John Cary

John Cary, City Attorney

_

To:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the West Melbourne City Council

Through:

Tim Rhode, City Manager

From:

John Cary, City Attorney

Date:

July 30, 2026

SUBJECT
Resolution 2026-14 Live Local Act tax break opt out

RECOMMENDATION
The City Attorney recommends that the City Council:
Approve Resolution 2026-14 by a two-thirds majority (requires five yes votes).

FISCAL IMPACT
The Live Local Act, approved during the 2023 session of the Florida Legislature, established a
new ad valorem tax exemption for newly constructed multifamily developments that provide
affordable housing within certain income thresholds. Any exemption would reduce the city’s ad
valorem tax collections. However, during the 2024 Legislative session, the Legislature approved
a bill that allows certain local governments to opt out of the exemption. The City Council
approved Resolution 2024-09 to opt out of the exemption. The City of West Melbourne
continues to qualify for the opt out. By opting out, the developments will not be able to avail
themselves to the tax exemption, which will result in an undetermined positive fiscal impact for
the city.

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DISCUSSION
Live Local Act
The Live Local Act was passed into law during the 2023 Legislative Session as Senate Bill 102,
which became Chapter 2023-17, Laws of Florida, upon becoming a law. This bill created a new
exemption from ad valorem taxation by creating subsection (b) of section 196.1978, Florida
Statutes, which provides an exemption for certain not for profit charitable entities that provide
extremely-low to moderate-income rental units.
2024 Legislative amendment
During the 2024 Legislative session, the Legislature passed House Bill 7073, which became
Chapter 2024-158, Laws of Florida upon signature by Governor DeSantis. The bill amended
section 196.1978, Florida Statutes, to allow taxing authorities (which includes municipalities) to
elect, via approval of an ordinance or resolution approved by a two-thirds vote of the governing
body, to opt out of the exemption. Taxing authorities may only opt out of the taxing authority’s
metropolitan statistical area (MSA) has a greater number of affordable and available units than
the number of rental households in the 0-120 percent area median income (AMI) according to
the most recent Shimberg Center survey. The survey finds that the Palm Bay-MelbourneTitusville MSA is eligible for the opt-out. The opt-out is valid for two years and may be extended.
Resolution 2026-14
This resolution extends the opt-out from Resolution 2024-09. This resolution contains a finding
that the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville MSA qualifies for the opt out, and directs the Brevard
County Property Appraiser to not grant any exemptions between January 1, 2027, and January 1,
2029, in accordance with the requirements of the statute. In accordance with the statute, this
Resolution requires a 2/3 majority vote, which means that there must be 5 yes votes in order to
enact the Resolution.
This Resolution does not affect any exemptions that were granted prior to the adoption of
Resolution 2024-09. The most recent information that the city has is that one property had
applied for the exemption prior to the passage of the opt-out provision. That property will
continue to receive the exemption as long as it continues to adhere to the provisions of law that
allow it to receive the exemption.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 2026-14
2. Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, 2025 Annual Report

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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA,
ELECTING TO NOT EXEMPT CERTAIN PROPERTY UNDER SECTION
196.1978(3)(o) AS ENACTED BY CHAPTER 2024-158, LAWS OF
FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 196.1978(3), Florida Statutes, contains the “Live Local Act
Property Tax Exemption,” which requires the county property appraiser to exempt rental
properties from ad valorem taxation if the properties meet certain requirements under the
Live Local Act; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature passed HB 7073 during the 2024 legislative
session; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 7073, which
became Chapter 2024-158, Laws of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2024-158, Laws of Florida, provides an exemption from ad
valorem taxation for certain properties deemed affordable housing for persons or families
whose annual household income is between 80 and 120 percent of the median annual
adjusted gross income for households within the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA); and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2024-158, Laws of Florida, provides that a taxing authority
(the city) is authorized to opt out of providing the 80 to 120 tax exemption if certain
conditions are met, starting with the 2025 tax roll, if the city finds that the latest Shimberg
Center for Housing Studies Annual report identifies that the number of affordable and
available units in the MSA is greater than the number of renter households in the MSA in
the 80 to 120 income group; and
WHEREAS, the latest Shimberg Annual Report is provided as an attachment to
this Resolution and is hereby incorporated by reference and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Melbourne hereby finds that the
latest Shimberg Annual Report identifies a surplus of affordable and available units in the
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville MSA, which includes the City of West Melbourne, for
those households that meet the income criteria for the 80 to 120 tax exemption; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Melbourne hereby finds that the
city is a taxing authority that is eligible to adopt a resolution to not exempt properties that
would otherwise be eligible for the Live Local Property Tax Exemption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA, THAT:

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Resolution No. 2026-14
Page 2

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated in
this Resolution by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds that the City of West Melbourne is within the
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville MSA, and that, based on the Shimberg Annual Report,
the number of affordable and available units in the MSA is greater than the number of
renter households in the MSA for the category entitled “0-120 percent A.M.I.”
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 196.1978(3)(o), Florida Statutes, the City of West
Melbourne hereby elects not to exempt properties eligible for the 80 to 120 Tax Exemption
otherwise allowed for under Section 196.1978(3)(d)1.a., Florida Statutes, and directs the
Brevard County Property Appraiser not grant any such exemptions.
SECTION 4. This resolution applies to the ad valorem property tax levies imposed
within the City of West Melbourne.
SECTION 5. This resolution shall take effect on January 1, 2027, and shall expire
on January 1, 2029. This Resolution may be renewed prior to its expiration date in
accordance with Florida law.
SECTION 6. This resolution has been duly advertised in accordance with Section
50.011(1), Florida Statutes. A copy of this Resolution shall be provided to the Brevard
County Property Appraiser prior to January 1, 2027.
SECTION 7. This resolution does not impact a property owner of a multifamily
project which was granted an exemption pursuant to Section 196.1978(3)(d)1.a., Florida
Statutes, prior to the adoption of this resolution. Such property owner may continue to
receive the exemption for each consecutive year that the property owner applies for and
is granted the exemption.
SECTION 8. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this resolution or application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other
provisions or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this resolution are declared
severable.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
West Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, this 4th day of August, 2026.
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Meighan Alexander, City Clerk

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Andrea Young, Mayor

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Resolution No. 2026-14
Page 3

Approved as to legal form and sufficiency:
_______________________________
John Cary, City Attorney

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ATTACHMENT 2

Shimberg Center for Housing
Studies
2025 Annual Report

Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, M.E. Rinker School of Construction Management,
University of Florida, P.O. Box 115703, Gainesville, Florida 32611-5703

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CONTENTS
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Housing Supply and Production ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Table 1. Florida Housing Supply, 2025 .................................................................................................................... 2
Figure 1. Single Family Homes by Year Built, Florida, 2005-2024 .................................................................... 3
Table 2. New Single Family Homes Built, Top Ten Counties, 2024 ..................................................................... 3
Figure 2. Multifamily Units by Year Built, Florida, 2005-2024 ........................................................................... 4
Table 3. New Multifamily Units Built, Top Ten Counties, 2024............................................................................. 4
Figure 3. Condominiums by Year Built, Florida, 2005-2024................................................................................ 5
Table 4. New Condominium Units Built, Top Ten Counties, 2024......................................................................... 5
Figure 4. Mobile Homes by Year Added, Florida, 2005-2024 .......................................................................... 6
Table 5. New Mobile Homes Added, Top Ten Counties, 2024............................................................................ 6
Assisted Housing Inventory ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Table 6. Characteristics of Assisted Housing Developments Funded 2024-2025, Florida............................. 8
Home Sales .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 5. Median Single Family Home Sale Price, Florida, 2015-2025 (Inflation-adjusted; in 2025 $) ... 9
Figure 6. Florida Counties by Median Single Family Home Price, Q1-2 2025 ............................................. 10
Figure 7. Number of Single Family Home Sales, Florida, 2005-2024............................................................ 11
Table 7. Number of Single Family Home Sales, Top Ten Counties, 2024 ...................................................... 11
Figure 8. Median Condominium Sale Price, Florida, 2015-2025 (Inflation-adjusted; in 2025 $) ............ 12
Figure 9. Number of Condominium Sales, Florida, 2005-2024........................................................................ 12
Table 8. Number of Condominium Sales, Top Ten Counties, 2024 .................................................................. 13
Rental Markets ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 10. Median Apartment Rent, Florida, 2018-2025 (Inflation-adjusted; in 2025 $) ......................... 14
Table 9. Median Rent, Top Five Counties, July 2025.......................................................................................... 14
Affordable Housing Needs: Renters and Special Populations ............................................................................... 15
Table 10. Low-Income (≤60% AMI), Cost Burdened (>40%) Renter Households by County in Florida,
2025 Year-End Estimates .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Elderly Households ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
Table 11. Low-Income (≤60% AMI), Cost Burdened (>40%) Renter Households by Age of Householder
and Region, Florida, 2025........................................................................................................................................ 17
Persons with Disabilities ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Table 12. Low-Income, Cost Burdened Renter Households with Persons with Disabilities, Florida, 2025 18
Persons with Special Needs ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Table 13. Estimates of Households with Persons with Special Needs, Florida, 2025.................................. 18
Affordable and Available Rental Housing Supply .............................................................................................. 19

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Figure 11. Affordable Units, Affordable/Available Units, and Renter Households by Income, Florida, 2024
........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Shimberg Center Activities ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Supporting Preservation and Expansion of Affordable Supply........................................................................ 22
Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse ...................................................................................................................... 22
Community Resilience and Disaster Response ....................................................................................................... 22
Technical Assistance, Presentations, and Publications .......................................................................................... 23
Teaching and Graduate Education ......................................................................................................................... 24
Appendix 1. County Housing Supply, 2025 .............................................................................................................. 25
Appendix 2. Housing Production by County and Housing Type, 2024 ................................................................ 28
Appendix 3. Sales Volume and Prices (2025 $) by County, 2024 ...................................................................... 30
Appendix 4. Surplus/Deficit of Affordable and Available Rental Housing Units by Income (% AMI), Modified
Metropolitan Statistical Areas & HUD Metro Fair Market Rent Areas, 2024 .................................................... 33

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INTRODUCTION
Home and apartment production are on the rise in Florida. Nearly 140,000 single family homes were built
per year in 2023 and 2024, with especially strong growth in Central and West Central Florida. Multifamily
production reached a 20-year high in 2024, with 77,000 units built.
After sharp increases in the early 2020s, home prices and rents stabilized and even fell slightly in the past
two years. Nevertheless, housing costs remain above pre-2020 levels.
This report describes recent trends in housing production, home prices and rents, and the affordable housing
inventory. The report includes data on the affordable housing needs of the general population, elders,
persons with disabilities, and special needs households. Additional data on housing supply and needs at the
city, county, and state level can be found in the Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse.
The report also summarizes the Shimberg Center’s 2025 activities in research, teaching, and technical
assistance. The Center was established by the Florida Legislature in 1988 as a research hub to facilitate the
provision of safe, decent, and affordable housing and related community development. Based in the M.E.
Rinker School of Construction Management in University of Florida's College of Design, Construction, and
Planning, the Shimberg Center provides applied research and technical assistance to state agencies, local
planners, the housing industry, non-profits, and others involved in shaping our state’s housing policy.

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HOUSING SUPPLY AND PRODUCTION
Florida’s single family inventory exceeded 6 million homes in 2025. Seventy percent of these homes are
homesteaded, indicating that they serve as the owner’s primary residence rather than as second homes,
vacation homes, or rental properties.
Multifamily rental developments provide over 1.8 million units. Three-quarters of these are located in
developments with 10 or more units. One-quarter are located in 2-9 unit properties, mostly duplexes.
The state has 1.6 million condominium units. Only 37 percent are homesteaded, indicating that most
condominiums are second homes, vacation units, or rentals. Half of the state’s condominiums are located in
the three Southeast Florida counties (Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach).
Mobile homes on their own parcels make up almost 439,000 units, of which just over half are homesteaded.
These are individually owned parcels that are distinct from the 291,000 lots rented in Florida’s 2,294
licensed mobile home parks. While they make up a small share of the state’s overall housing supply, mobile
home parcels make up 40-50 percent of the housing inventory in rural counties including Gilchrist, Glades,
Levy, and Putnam.

Table 1. Florida Housing Supply, 2025
Single Family
Homes

Multifamily
10+ Units

Multifamily
2-9 Units

• 6 million parcels
• 71%
homesteaded
• Construction has
increased

• 1.4 million
rental units in
16,000
properties
• Construction is
increasing

• 411,000 units in
158,000
properties
• 21%
homesteaded
• Most were built
before mid1980s
• Limited new
construction

Condominiums

Mobile Homes

• 1.6 million
parcels
• 37%
homesteaded
• Half in MiamiDade/
Broward/Palm
Beach
• 1970s-1980s
era most
common
• Limited new
construction

• 439,000
parcels
• 52%
homesteaded
• Make up 2050% of housing
stock in rural
counties
• 1970s-1990s
era most
common

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Name-Address-Legal File. See Appendix 1 for housing supply by county.

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Single family home production increased throughout the 2010s and early 2020s. Florida produced 136,032
single family homes in 2024, the last full year for which statistics are available. If current levels of production
continue, Florida will add 1.3 million single family homes in the 2020s.
Ten counties accounted for half of new single family construction in 2024. Lee County led the state with
10,378 new homes, followed by a group of counties stretching across Central and West Central Florida:
Polk, Pasco, Manatee, Osceola, and Marion.

Figure 1. Single Family Homes by Year Built, Florida, 2005-2024
200,000
180,000
160,000
140,000
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Name-Address-Legal File

Table 2. New Single Family Homes Built, Top Ten Counties, 2024
County

Single Family Homes Built

Lee County

10,378

Polk County

9,929

Pasco County

8,062

Manatee County

6,547

Osceola County

6,237

Marion County

6,216

Hillsborough County

5,796

St. Johns County

5,752

Duval County

5,600

Orange County

5,412

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Name-Address-Legal File. See Appendix 2 for single family construction in all counties.

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Multifamily production also increased substantially over the last decade and spiked in 2024. Last year,
Florida added 439 10+ unit multifamily developments with 73,898 new apartments and 1,437 smaller
multifamily developments with 3,026 apartments. Multifamily development was concentrated in Florida’s
large urban centers and fast-growing Polk, Lee, and Brevard Counties.

Figure 2. Multifamily Units by Year Built, Florida, 2005-2024
90,000
80,000
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Name-Address-Legal File. Unit totals may be undercounts due to missing or incomplete data
from some counties.

Table 3. New Multifamily Units Built, Top Ten Counties, 2024
County

Multifamily Units Built

Miami-Dade County

10,003

Hillsborough County

6,422

Duval County

5,646

Polk County

5,595

Broward County

5,546

Orange County

5,527

Lee County

5,213

Palm Beach County

3,743

Osceola County

2,859

Brevard County

2,677

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Name-Address-Legal File.

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In contrast, condominium gains continued to be modest. The state added 6,374 newly built condominiums in
2024. Almost half were built in Miami-Dade County, and most of the rest were located in Southwest Florida
counties. This level of production was consistent with construction levels in recent years but far below the
2005-2007 peak, when the state was building 40,000-50,000 condominium units per year.

Figure 3. Condominiums by Year Built, Florida, 2005-2024
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Name-Address-Legal File

Table 4. New Condominium Units Built, Top Ten Counties, 2024
County

Condominium Units Built

Miami-Dade County

2,910

Collier County

889

Charlotte County

520

Sarasota County

478

Lee County

304

Brevard County

203

Broward County

192

Hillsborough County

161

Pinellas County

130

Palm Beach County

114

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Name-Address-Legal File. See Appendix 2 for condominium construction in all counties.

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Mobile home production has remained steady in the past several years. The state added 4,021 mobile
homes on individual parcels in 2024. Lee, Marion, and Putnam Counties led the state in new mobile homes.

Figure 4. Mobile Homes by Year Added, Florida, 2005-2024
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Name-Address-Legal File. Includes mobile homes on individual parcels. Does not include
units in mobile home parks.

Table 5. New Mobile Homes Added, Top Ten Counties, 2024
County

Mobile Homes Built

Lee County

289

Marion County

210

Putnam County

198

Bay County

169

Levy County

166

Sarasota County

164

Charlotte County

155

Pasco County

141

Suwannee County

137

Polk County

135

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Name-Address-Legal File. See Appendix 2 for mobile homes added in all counties.

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ASSISTED HOUSING INVENTORY
Assisted housing helps close the affordable housing gap for Florida’s renters. Assisted housing refers to rental
housing developments that receive public subsidies in exchange for limits on tenant incomes and rents.
Florida’s assisted housing stock consists of 3,176 developments with 327,019 affordable rental homes. Of
these, 2,936 developments with 300,589 assisted units are in operation. An additional 240 properties with
26,430 assisted units are funded and in the development pipeline.
The assisted housing inventory is made up of public housing units and a much larger supply of privately
owned rental developments funded by Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing), U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development’s multifamily office (HUD), U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Rural Development programs (USDA RD), and local housing finance authorities (LHFAs).
In 2024 and 2025, Florida added 162 assisted rental developments with 19,341 affordable units to the
development pipeline. Table 6 shows the characteristics of the new and forthcoming affordable housing
developments.
Nearly half of newly funded units are reserved for households at 60 percent of area median income (AMI);
the rest are evenly divided between targeting households below 50 percent AMI and households up to 80
percent AMI. Twenty-nine percent of units are located in developments reserving some or all units for elders,
homeless individuals and families, persons with disabilities, or farmworkers. Most units (77 percent) are one
or two bedroom apartments.

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Table 6. Characteristics of Assisted Housing Developments Funded 2024-2025, Florida
Developments

Assisted
Units

Large

162
102

19,341
14,135

Medium

47

4,624

24%

Small

13

582

3%

Family

64

8,441

44%

Family;Link

35

5,113

26%

Elderly

20

2,391

12%

Elderly;Link

11

923

5%

Elderly;Family;Link

7

584

3%

Homeless

5

407

2%

Family;Link;Persons with Disabilities

3

406

2%

Homeless;Persons with Disabilities

6

262

1%

Elderly;Persons with Disabilities

2

180

1%

Family;Persons with Disabilities
Elderly;Family;Link;Persons with
Disabilities
Persons with Disabilities

2

171

1%

1

138

1%

3

93

0.5%

Family;Homeless;Persons with Disabilities

1

72

0.4%

not avail.

2

160

1%

Total Developments Funded 2024-2025
County Size

Target Population

Bedroom Count (Total Units)

Income & Rent Limits

% of
Units
73%

0 BR

-

739

4%

1 BR

-

9,261

44%

2 BR

-

6,879

33%

3 BR

-

1,954

9%

4 or more BR

-

271

1%

Not avail.

-

1,825

9%

<=35% AMI

-

2,002

10%

40-50% AMI

-

1,766

9%

55-60% AMI

-

8,982

46%

65-80% AMI

-

4,038

21%

Not Avail.

-

2,553

13%

Source: Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, Assisted Housing Inventory. “Link” in Target Population refers to Florida Housing Finance
Corporation’s Link program, under which developers provide a portion of housing units to special needs households referred by
community-based supportive service providers. Bedroom counts refer to all units in the development, including management and
market-rate units. Percentages may not total exactly 100% due to rounding.

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HOME SALES
The statewide median single family home price was $401,000 in the first half of 2025. Home prices rose
sharply between 2020 and 2022, with the median price rising from $355,000 to $429,000 (2025 $). Prices
have since stabilized and even fallen slightly, but they remain well above pre-2020 levels.

Figure 5. Median Single Family Home Sale Price, Florida, 2015-2025 (Inflation-adjusted; in
2025 $)
$500,000
$450,000
$400,000
$350,000
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Sales Data File. Median prices converted to 2025 dollars using the Consumer Price Index
to adjust for inflation.

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Median home prices in the first half of 2025 ranged from the upper $100,000s in rural North Florida
counties to over $1,000,000 in coastal counties with strong luxury and second home markets.

Figure 6. Florida Counties by Median Single Family Home Price, Q1-2 2025
$150,000-199,999
Calhoun
Holmes
Jackson
Liberty
Madison
Taylor

$200,000-249,999
Dixie
Gadsden
Hamilton
Putnam
Washington

$250,000-299,999
Baker
Bradford
Citrus
Columbia
DeSoto
Escambia
Glades
Hardee
Hendry
Highlands
Lafayette
Levy
Marion
Okeechobee
Suwannee
Union

$300,000-349,999
Alachua
Charlotte
Clay
Duval
Gilchrist
Hernando
Jefferson
Leon
Pasco
Polk
Volusia
Wakulla

$350,000-399,999
Bay
Brevard
Flagler
Indian River
Lake
Lee
Okaloosa
Santa Rosa
St. Lucie
Sumter

$400,000-499,999
Gulf
Hillsborough
Manatee
Orange
Osceola
Pinellas
Sarasota
Seminole

$500,000-749,999
Broward
Franklin
Martin
Miami-Dade
Nassau
Palm Beach
St. Johns

$750,000-1,000,000+
Collier
Monroe
Walton

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Sales Data File

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Single family sales volume remains below 2021 peak activity levels. Statewide, there were 336,653 single
family sales in 2024. Home sales volume was highest in large metropolitan areas and fast-growing Lee and
Polk Counties.

Figure 7. Number of Single Family Home Sales, Florida, 2005-2024
500,000
450,000
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Sales Data File

Table 7. Number of Single Family Home Sales, Top Ten Counties, 2024
County

Single Family Sales

Orange County

25,167

Hillsborough County

19,772

Lee County

18,112

Polk County

17,144

Broward County

16,812

Pasco County

15,555

Duval County

15,472

Palm Beach County

14,144

Miami-Dade County

12,383

Brevard County

11,567

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Sales Data File. See Appendix 3 for sales in all counties.

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Condominium sale prices also have declined but remain above pre-2020 levels, adjusted for inflation. The
statewide median condominium price in the first half of 2025 was $280,000. Median prices were far higher
in smaller coastal counties with active luxury vacation and second home markets, including Monroe
($820,000), Gulf ($710,000), and Nassau ($586,500).
Sales volume has fallen since a spike in 2021. Statewide, there were 79,745 condominium sales in 2024, a
slight drop from the pre-2021 norm and a significant decline from the 2021 peak.

Figure 8. Median Condominium Sale Price, Florida, 2015-2025 (Inflation-adjusted; in 2025 $)
$400,000
$350,000
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Sales Data File. Median prices converted to 2025 dollars using the Consumer Price Index
to adjust for inflation.

Figure 9. Number of Condominium Sales, Florida, 2005-2024
250,000

200,000

150,000

100,000

50,000

0

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Sales Data File

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Condominium sales were concentrated in larger coastal counties and Orange County. Nearly half of 2024
sales took place in the three Southeast Florida counties: Miami-Dade (17,470), Broward (11,258), and Palm
Beach (8,710). The number of sales in these three counties fell by nearly 15 percent between 2023 and
2024.

Table 8. Number of Condominium Sales, Top Ten Counties, 2024
County

Condominium Sales

Miami-Dade County

17,470

Broward County

11,258

Palm Beach County

8,710

Pinellas County

5,098

Orange County

4,835

Collier County

4,537

Lee County

3,965

Sarasota County

3,020

Hillsborough County

2,102

Manatee County

1,826

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Sales Data File. See Appendix 3 for sales in all counties.

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RENTAL MARKETS
Apartment rents in Florida followed the same pattern as sales prices: sharp increases in 2021-2022, and
stabilization and slight decline from 2023 to the present. Adjusted for inflation, median rents increased by
23 percent between 2020 and 2022 and fell 13 percent between 2022 and 2025.

Figure 10. Median Apartment Rent, Florida, 2018-2025 (Inflation-adjusted; in 2025 $)
$1,781

$1,800
$1,600

$1,635
$1,478

$1,493

2018

2019

$1,680

$1,597

$1,445

$1,535

$1,400
$1,200
$1,000
$800
$600
$400
$200
$0

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Apartment List, Rent Estimates, https://www.apartmentlist.com/research/category/data-rent-estimates. Estimate of median
gross rent for new leases, including utilities. All rent figures refer to July estimates for a given year. Median rents converted to 2025
dollars using the Consumer Price Index to adjust for inflation.

Apartment List provides median rent estimates for 26 of Florida’s 67 counties. Southeast and Southwest
Florida counties topped the list for highest rents in July 2025.

Table 9. Median Rent, Top Five Counties, July 2025
County

Median Rent

Palm Beach County

$1,842

Miami-Dade County

$1,833

Broward County

$1,785

Collier County

$1,631

Martin County

$1,616

Source: Apartment List, Rent Estimates, https://www.apartmentlist.com/research/category/data-rent-estimates. Estimate of median
gross rent for new leases, including utilities.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS: RENTERS AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS
The Center produces a triennial Rental Market Study for Florida Housing Finance Corporation assessing
affordable rental housing needs by county and demographic group. The study focuses on renters who are
low-income (with incomes below 60 percent of AMI) and cost burdened (paying more than 40 percent of
income for housing). The figures below provide minor updates to the 2025 study.
Using the most recently available data, we estimate that there are 901,693 low-income, cost burdened
renters in Florida. Sixty-four percent live in Florida’s nine large counties (population 825,000 or more); 33
percent live in medium-sized counties (population 100,001-824,999); and three percent live in small counties
(population 100,000 or less).

Table 10. Low-Income (≤60% AMI), Cost Burdened (>40%) Renter Households by County in
Florida, 2025 Year-End Estimates

All Renter Households

Low-Income (<=60%
AMI), Cost Burdened
(>40%) Renters

Low-Income/ Cost
Burdened Renters as %
of All Renters in the
County

Low-Income/ Cost
Burdened Renters as %
of State Total

Broward

297,918

84,776

28%

9%

Duval

179,558

55,048

31%

6%

Hillsborough

236,841

76,223

32%

8%

Lee

98,737

28,427

29%

3%

Miami-Dade

489,041

141,210

29%

16%

Orange

247,577

64,077

26%

7%

Palm Beach

203,746

59,604

29%

7%

Pinellas

149,327

43,225

29%

5%

Polk

96,190

24,388

25%

3%

1,998,935

576,978

29%

64%

Alachua

43,492

17,214

40%

2%

Bay

25,128

6,438

26%

1%

Brevard

73,994

22,443

30%

2%

Charlotte

19,212

4,588

24%

1%

Citrus

13,520

4,029

30%

0%

Clay

22,509

5,371

24%

1%

Collier

44,272

13,965

32%

2%

Escambia

47,230

12,135

26%

1%

Flagler

13,114

4,329

33%

0%

Hernando

17,933

4,900

27%

1%

Highlands

11,102

3,504

32%

0%

Indian River

18,600

4,678

25%

1%

Lake

47,765

14,499

30%

2%

Leon

46,985

15,613

33%

2%

Manatee

56,325

16,653

30%

2%

Large

Large Total
Medium

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All Renter Households

Low-Income (<=60%
AMI), Cost Burdened
(>40%) Renters

Low-Income/ Cost
Burdened Renters as %
of All Renters in the
County

Low-Income/ Cost
Burdened Renters as %
of State Total

Marion

43,838

12,145

28%

1%

Martin

16,482

3,852

23%

0%

Nassau

8,039

2,357

29%

0%

Okaloosa

30,780

9,333

30%

1%

Osceola

59,935

20,423

34%

2%

Pasco

68,954

22,255

32%

2%

Santa Rosa

18,158

3,461

19%

0%

Sarasota

52,520

16,316

31%

2%

Seminole

68,119

13,738

20%

2%

St. Johns

26,246

5,862

22%

1%

St. Lucie

39,227

14,111

36%

2%

Sumter

9,001

1,866

21%

0%

Volusia

69,666

22,437

32%

2%

1,012,146

298,515

29%

33%

Baker

2,159

633

29%

0.07%

Bradford

2,437

713

29%

0.08%

Calhoun

1,047

224

21%

0.02%

Columbia

7,766

2,272

29%

0.25%

DeSoto

3,409

1,076

32%

0.12%

Dixie

1,272

372

29%

0.04%

Franklin

1,209

259

21%

0.03%

Gadsden

4,632

993

21%

0.11%

Gilchrist

1,120

328

29%

0.04%

Glades

906

344

38%

0.04%

Gulf

1,329

285

21%

0.03%

Hamilton

1,309

325

25%

0.04%

Hardee

2,542

802

32%

0.09%

Hendry

4,680

1,778

38%

0.20%

Holmes

1,794

390

22%

0.04%

Jackson

4,725

1,013

21%

0.11%

Jefferson

1,358

291

21%

0.03%

Lafayette

624

155

25%

0.02%

Levy

3,887

1,137

29%

0.13%

Liberty

593

127

21%

0.01%

Madison

1,853

461

25%

0.05%

Monroe

14,314

4,133

29%

0.46%

Okeechobee

4,035

1,533

38%

0.17%

Medium Total
Small

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All Renter Households

Low-Income (<=60%
AMI), Cost Burdened
(>40%) Renters

Low-Income/ Cost
Burdened Renters as %
of All Renters in the
County

Low-Income/ Cost
Burdened Renters as %
of State Total

Putnam

7,532

1,682

22%

0.19%

Suwannee

4,389

1,091

25%

0.12%

Taylor

2,002

498

25%

0.06%

Union

1,346

394

29%

0.04%

Wakulla

2,578

553

21%

0.06%

Walton

8,579

1,866

22%

0.21%

Washington

2,168

472

22%

0.05%

Small Total

97,594

26,200

27%

2.91%

State Total

3,108,675

901,693

29%

100%

Source: Shimberg Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey; University of Florida Bureau of Economic
and Business Research, 2025 Population Estimates. Student-headed, non-family households are excluded.

Elderly Households
Nearly 343,000 of Florida’s low-income, cost burdened renter households are headed by someone age 55
or older, including nearly 100,000 households age 75+.

Table 11. Low-Income (≤60% AMI), Cost Burdened (>40%) Renter Households by Age of
Householder and Region, Florida, 2025
Planning and Service Area
1) Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa
2) Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf,
Jackson, Jefferson, Holmes, Leon, Liberty,
Wakulla, Walton, Washington
3) Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia,
Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando,
Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Madison, Marion,
Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union
4) Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau,
Putnam, St. Johns, Volusia
5) Pasco, Pinellas
6) Desoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Highlands
(part), Manatee, Polk
7) Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Seminole
8) Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry,
Highlands (part), Lee, Okeechobee,
Sarasota
9) Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach, St. Lucie

Age of Householder

Total

% Age 55 or
Older

16,457

6,988

1,083

85 or
Older
(X)

20,930

5,419

2,092

(X)

28,636

27%

38,329

16,167

5,543

2,171

62,210

38%

61,793

25,274

6,105

4,574

97,746

37%

38,413

19,745

3,589

3,778

65,525

41%

79,080

30,130

7,831

2,460

119,501

34%

81,704

27,843

8,647

2,293

120,487

32%

38,867

18,635

8,046

5,147

70,695

45%

15-54

55-74

75-84

25,032

34%

48,374

23,577

6,356

3,877

82,184

41%

10) Broward

52,955

22,965

5,859

2,997

84,776

38%

11) Miami, Monroe

82,276

46,220

12,767

4,080

145,343

43%

State Total

559,178

242,963

67,918

32,076

902,135

38%

Source: Shimberg Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey; University of Florida Bureau of Economic
and Business Research, 2025 Population Projections. Regions are modified from Florida Department of Elder Affairs Planning and
Service Areas. Student-headed, non-family households are excluded. Totals may differ slightly from Table 10 due to rounding. (X)
indicates value that is not statistically significant.

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Persons with Disabilities
Nearly one-third of the state’s cost burdened, low-income renter households include at least one person with
a disability—an estimated 266,274 households in all. In most of these households, the individuals with
disabilities are adults, particularly in age 55+ households. However, 35,592 of the cost burdened renter
households include children with disabilities, including 13,896 that have at least one adult and one child with
a disability.

Table 12. Low-Income, Cost Burdened Renter Households with Persons with Disabilities,
Florida, 2025
Household Age & Disability Characteristics
Householder Under Age 55, Adult(s) with a Disability in the Household
Householder Age 55 or Older, Adult(s) with a Disability in the Household
Child(ren) with a Disability in the Household
Child(ren) and Adult(s) with Disabilities in the Household
Total

Households
75,225
155,457
21,696
13,896
266,274

Source: Shimberg Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey; University of Florida Bureau of Economic
and Business Research, 2025 Population Projections. Student-headed, non-family households are excluded.

Persons with Special Needs
Florida’s special needs housing programs serve a subset of persons with disabilities as well as other
vulnerable individuals and families. Specifically, for the purpose of housing programs, Florida Statutes
defines a person with special needs as:
An adult person requiring independent living services in order to maintain housing or develop independent living
skills and who has a disabling condition; a young adult formerly in foster care who is eligible for services under
s. 409.1451(5); a survivor of domestic violence as defined in s. 741.28; or a person receiving benefits under the
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program or the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program or from
veterans’ disability benefits. (Section 420.0004 (13), Florida Statutes)

Combining several data sources, we estimate that 95,291 households meet this definition, primarily lowincome, cost burdened renters receiving disability-related benefits.

Table 13. Estimates of Households with Persons with Special Needs, Florida, 2025
Category

Estimate

Data Sources

Low-income (<=60% AMI), cost burdened
(>40%) renter households with at least one
household member who is: 1) age 18-64, with a
disability, receiving Social Security; 2) age
18+, with a disability, receiving SSI; 3) age
18+ with a VA service-related disability rating
of 10 percent or more

86,257

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American
Community Survey Public Use Microdata
Sample; University of Florida Bureau of
Economic and Business Research,
Population Estimates and Projections

Survivors
of domestic
violence

Estimated number of households based on total
number of persons using domestic violence
emergency shelters

6,968

Youth aging out
of foster
care
Total

Estimate based on unduplicated count of young
adults receiving Aftercare, Extended Foster
Care, and Postsecondary Education Services

Florida Department of Children and
Families, Domestic Violence Annual
Report, 7/1/2023-6/30/2024. Based
on 12,543 individuals receiving shelter
and 2021-2022 estimated average
household size of 1.8 persons (total
recipients divided by adult recipients).

2,066

Florida Department of Children and
Families

Disabilityrelated
benefits

Definition

95,291

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Affordable and Available Rental Housing Supply
Another measure of the affordable rental housing gap is the affordable/available analysis, which compares
the number of renter households at various income levels to the supply of units that are affordable and
available to them.
An “affordable” unit is any market rate, subsidized, or public housing unit costing no more than 30 percent
of income at the top of the income threshold expressed as a percentage of area median income (AMI),
adjusted for unit size. 1 Many “affordable” units are effectively unavailable to low-income households
because they are already occupied by higher income households. The affordable/available analysis
accounts for this difference by removing units that are occupied by higher income households from unit counts.
Specifically, an “affordable/available” unit at a particular income threshold is: 1) affordable at that income
threshold and 2) either vacant or occupied by a household with an income at or below the threshold.
This analysis compares the statewide affordable/available housing supply to renter households with incomes
up to these thresholds: 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120, and 140 percent of AMI. Each category is inclusive of
those that come before it. For example, all households and units in the 0-30 percent of AMI group also
appear in all of the other groups.
Figure 11 shows the distinction between affordable units and affordable/available units. All units in each
column have rents that do not exceed 30 percent of income for a household at the top of the income group,
adjusted by unit size. However, the units in the darker shaded areas are occupied by households with incomes
above the top threshold and therefore are not available to the households in that income category.

1 For more information about the affordable/available method and affordability thresholds, see the 2025 Rental

Market Study produced by the Shimberg Center for Florida Housing Finance Corporation,
http://www.shimberg.ufl.edu/publications/2025_rental_market_study.pdf.

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Figure 11. Affordable Units, Affordable/Available Units, and Renter Households by Income, Florida, 2024
3,000,000

392,788

2,500,000
462,697
2,109,860

2,296,319

2,000,000
1,850,303

1,500,000
1,124,933

1,000,000

2,326,694

343,592

2,036,553

910,362
507,271

1,546,025

708,757
220,636

500,000

-

462,210

1,513,401

937,906

171,925
121,947
128,329

0-30% AMI

143,635
196,038

0-40% AMI

464,651

303,416

0-50% AMI

0-60% AMI

0-80% AMI

0-100% AMI

0-120% AMI

0-140% AMI

Units, Affordable not Available (Occupied by household above income threshold)
Units, Affordable and Available (Occupied by household at or below income threshold or vacant)
Total Renter Households in Income Group
Source: Shimberg Center tabulation of U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey. Student-headed, non-family households and substandard units are excluded.

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Figure 11 shows that for the 0-30 through 0-80 percent of AMI levels, there are more renter households
than affordable units, whether available or not. At 0-100 and 0-120 percent of AMI, there are sufficient
affordable units, but some of those units are occupied by households above the income threshold, leaving a
deficit of affordable and available units. At 0-140 percent of AMI, there is a small surplus of
affordable/available units.
Individual regions in Florida show widely varying results when comparing households to affordable and
available units, particularly at the 0-120 and 0-140 percent of AMI income level. Appendix 4 shows the
surplus or deficit of affordable/available units at the regional level.

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SHIMBERG CENTER ACTIVITIES
Supporting Preservation and Expansion of Affordable Supply
As noted above, the Center completed the ninth triennial statewide Rental Market Study on behalf of Florida
Housing Finance Corporation. The study assesses the state’s affordable rental housing needs across counties
and among key populations including elders, persons with disabilities, farmworkers and fishing workers, and
homeless individuals and families. The market study assists Florida Housing in allocating funds for affordable
multifamily housing development across geographic and demographic groups.
A follow-up study, the State of Florida's Assisted Rental Housing, offers an in-depth look at the state's
inventory of subsidized rental housing, highlighting property and tenant characteristics and the role of
assisted housing in closing the affordability gap for elders and extremely low-income households. The report
documents the risk of affordable housing loss due to subsidy period expirations or aging facilities, and it
suggests options for long-term preservation of affordability.

Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse
The Shimberg Center produces the Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse under contract with Florida Housing.
Since 2000, the Clearinghouse has provided a free online source of housing supply and demand data for
the state, counties, and cities.
The Clearinghouse provides data on the following topics:
•

Affordability: housing cost burden, homeownership rates, rents, affordable rental housing supply
gaps, ALICE budgets, and vacancy and occupancy rates
• Supply: Type of housing (single family, mobile homes, condominiums, multifamily), housing age and
size, home prices and assessed values, and licensed condominium developments and mobile home
parks
• Demographics: population projections, household projections by tenure, age, income, and cost
burden
• Workforce: Employment rates, wage and housing cost comparisons by industry and occupation
• Assisted Housing Inventory: supply of affordable rental housing funded by Florida Housing, HUD,
USDA Rural Development, and local housing finance agencies
• Home lending: mortgage originations by purpose, race/ethnicity, and interest rates
• Special needs households: housing needs of persons with disabilities, Social Security recipients,
homeless individuals and families, and farmworkers
• Housing stability and disaster response: eviction and foreclosure filings, FEMA housing assistance,
housing parcels by flood zone
The Center also provides county-level presentation materials to assist local government officials and others
in communicating data from the Clearinghouse, with a particular focus on the link between local wages, area
median income (AMI) levels, and housing costs. These materials are available on the Publications page of
the Shimberg Center’s website.

Community Resilience and Disaster Response
The Shimberg Center works closely with state agencies, local governments, and our peers at University of
Florida and other Gulf Coast and national institutions to learn how Florida’s vulnerable populations and
housing stock can be kept safe from natural disasters.
The Center is working with the University of Nebraska and Texas A&M Agrilife Extension to examine the
disaster impact of windstorms on farms and agricultural areas and provide guidance to affected businesses
and residents. In Florida, work has included surveying and interviewing farmers in the Suwanee Valley about
wind damage to homes and businesses from Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, and Helene. Separately, Shimberg
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Center researchers are studying residential property ownership changes following hurricanes, starting with
the effects of Hurricane Michael on ownership patterns in Bay County.
The Shimberg Center, University of Central Florida, the Horne consulting firm, and Florida Housing Coalition
continued a HUD-funded project to evaluate the effectiveness of the Community Development Block Grant
– Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program in addressing post-disaster recovery needs of renter households.
Project objectives are to (1) better understand CDBG-DR allocations for renters, (2) identify successful
processes with corresponding outcomes for rental housing recovery aid programs, (3) engage with and link
disaster recovery strategies and programs to actual and desired outcomes among renters from their lived
experiences, and (4) translate this research into actionable programmatic recommendations with
appropriate timelines, policy making and implementation changes. This year, the Shimberg Center
interviewed renters affected by disasters and documented their experiences with CDBG-DR and other
recovery programs.
The Center and Florida Sea Grant continued the “Connecting resilient communities and economies:
Characterizing the link between water-dependent businesses and affordable housing” project. This research
will lead to a better understanding of housing types for workers in water-dependent industries, housing and
business needs of communities with water-dependent economies in Florida, and how changes in the
availability and distribution of affordable workforce housing affect the recovery of water-dependent
industries after disasters.

Technical Assistance, Presentations, and Publications
Under the Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse contract, the Shimberg Center provides extensive pro bono
technical assistance to state and local agencies, the housing industry, non-profit organizations, and the public
in the assessment of affordable housing needs. Examples of technical assistance during 2025 included
providing updated demographic and housing data to advisors to local governments in areas affected by
2022’s Hurricane Ian; providing information on senior assisted housing to a coastal Area Agency on Aging
to aid in disaster planning; advising academic, nonprofit, and government staff from Washington, Arkansas,
and Tennessee on the collection of affordable housing data; and assisting local governments and nonprofits
in Alachua, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties in identifying affordable housing indicators for local performance
measure systems.
The Shimberg Center team made a number of public presentations in Florida and nationally in 2025:
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Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce
University of Florida Law School Panel on Condominium Law
Palm Beach County Affordable Housing Collaborative
Florida Supportive Housing Coalition Elder Homelessness Summit, Tampa
University of Florida Design, Construction and Planning Industry Innovation Summit
East Orlando Chamber of Commerce
Florida Statewide Council on Homelessness
Florida Department of Emergency Management, State Disaster Housing Task Force
Natural Hazards Workshop, Colorado
Florida Housing Coalition Annual Conference, Orlando
University of Florida Research Seminar Series on Geospatial Data, Research, and Impact
Florida Housing Coalition, Housing Support for Rural Communities Workshop, Gainesville
The Community Foundation of Northeast Florida Donors Forum, Jacksonville
Children’s Trust of Alachua County
Florida Senate Community Affairs Committee

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Shimberg Center faculty and staff also co-authored the following peer-reviewed articles published in 2025:
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Guo, Z., Wang, Y., & Watson, M. (2025). Assessing Catchment Vulnerability of Community-Based
Small Businesses to Coastal Hazards: Spatial and Sectoral Disparities. Natural Hazards Review,
26(1), 04024058.
Watson, M., Deshpande, N., & Lasch, C. (2025). Disaster vulnerability of the construction industry:
comparing impacts of hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic on Florida construction companies.
Construction Management and Economics, 43(5), 323-339.

Teaching and Graduate Education
Shimberg Center faculty offered courses in housing, sustainability, and the built environment in conjunction
with the College of Design, Construction, and Planning:
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Construction Management 6583, Sustainable Housing: graduate course examining sustainability
concepts, urban development, residential structures and systems, green building standards, and
housing economics
• UF Quest 2935, Foundations, Principles and Applications of Sustainable Development:
undergraduate interdisciplinary course covering sustainability concepts, environmental ethics,
resilience, energy, water resources, and the built environment
• Construction Finance 5905: graduate course introducing students to financial management principles
and analysis
The Shimberg Center provides professional and academic experience by employing master’s and PhD
students from the College of Design, Construction, and Planning as research assistants. The Center also
organizes the Florida Housing Research group, a statewide network of university-based housing researchers
with participants from UF, USF, FIU, University of Miami, UNF, and UCF.

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APPENDIX 1. COUNTY HOUSING SUPPLY, 2025

County
Alachua

Single Family
%
Parcels
Homesteaded
65,206
72%

Condominium
%
Parcels
Homesteaded
7,230
23%

Mobile Home
%
Parcels
Homesteaded
5,718
62%

Multifamily 2-9 Unit
%
Dwelling
Parcels
Homesteaded
Units
1,612
5%
5,126

Multifamily 10+ Unit
Dwelling
Parcels
Units
387
27,279

Baker

5,107

75%

0

0%

2,478

67%

57

0%

141

5

195

Bay

65,005

59%

19,934

9%

8,661

48%

2,105

17%

5,821

144

14,292

Bradford

6,027

73%

28

50%

2,716

64%

27

22%

58

14

(X)

Brevard

211,450

71%

36,099

37%

11,319

54%

3,026

22%

8,047

302

31,861

Broward

390,765

77%

253,223

42%

4,138

46%

16,457

15%

48,839

1,668

133,259

Calhoun

2,625

70%

0

0%

1,170

67%

12

17%

31

1

Charlotte

89,394

64%

15,515

33%

5,141

42%

1,703

14%

3,621

89

3,786

Citrus

61,052

73%

1,627

36%

15,776

56%

578

10%

1,634

44

1,403

Clay

68,893

75%

2,252

40%

9,600

63%

290

8%

1,011

59

7,766

Collier

111,156

65%

100,863

32%

3,509

35%

1,969

15%

6,119

131

14,805

(X)

39

(X)

(X)

Columbia

13,860

71%

48

42%

7,953

65%

233

6%

DeSoto

6,163

66%

605

45%

2,718

48%

263

11%

Dixie

2,804

61%

159

10%

3,698

63%

5

20%

(X)

1

Duval

293,241

66%

27,415

39%

9,330

47%

5,181

14%

15,669

744

111,984

776

36

1,127
(X)

Escambia

106,379

65%

8,802

18%

4,876

44%

4,507

30%

10,667

221

20,480

Flagler

52,521

74%

4,433

39%

1,725

64%

1,617

13%

(X)

21

515

Franklin

6,998

39%

464

10%

1,332

52%

7

0%

(X)

1

Gadsden

11,463

66%

0

0%

3,766

57%

163

26%

345

(X)

20

310

Gilchrist

3,066

77%

0

0%

3,010

68%

26

38%

66

2

61

Glades

1,993

59%

255

27%

2,252

50%

147

38%

325

3

70

Gulf

7,519

43%

288

2%

1,719

48%

21

10%

61

5

239

Hamilton

2,025

63%

0

0%

1,547

70%

160

62%

(X)

9

(X)

Hardee

4,417

67%

0

0%

1,717

45%

193

28%

511

19

774

Hendry

8,543

65%

329

20%

4,586

54%

360

28%

909

17

447

Hernando

71,144

71%

635

49%

12,089

57%

492

7%

1,258

72

5,196

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County
Highlands

Single Family
%
Parcels
Homesteaded
35,371
65%

Condominium
%
Parcels
Homesteaded
1,344
36%

Mobile Home
%
Parcels
Homesteaded
5,404
42%

Hillsborough

Multifamily 2-9 Unit
%
Dwelling
Parcels
Homesteaded
Units
852
10%
2,124

Multifamily 10+ Unit
Dwelling
Parcels
Units
59
1,672

388,547

74%

40,366

41%

13,541

55%

4,645

8%

12,873

917

Holmes

3,509

69%

0

0%

1,426

59%

17

29%

40

7

142,646

Indian River

59,374

73%

15,156

39%

1,088

44%

750

10%

2,073

56

Jackson

10,427

67%

0

0%

3,170

66%

57

11%

232

62

Jefferson

2,944

71%

0

0%

1,325

64%

51

25%

188

19

Lafayette

1,051

69%

0

0%

860

61%

8

13%

(X)

1

Lake

132,100

73%

3,590

50%

16,387

59%

1,354

9%

3,540

182

16,996

Lee

268,403

64%

84,841

35%

14,641

37%

11,237

19%

25,261

294

33,432

(X)
4,122
(X)
247
(X)

Leon

74,582

71%

4,889

17%

6,754

54%

2,329

7%

6,565

381

35,735

Levy

8,364

73%

238

11%

9,806

63%

67

9%

207

12

423

Liberty

1,415

64%

0

0%

833

45%

57

70%

116

5

Madison

3,287

61%

0

0%

1,792

67%

166

54%

393

10

(X)
395

Manatee

129,715

69%

35,512

40%

4,887

37%

4,443

18%

10,035

225

25,550

Marion

136,987

69%

2,519

39%

24,536

53%

3,754

38%

9,300

124

11,226

Martin

51,035

77%

15,007

45%

2,933

52%

1,076

13%

2,631

71

6,245

Miami-Dade

384,583

77%

387,203

37%

304

17%

31,577

25%

85,019

3,677

209,119

Monroe

29,919

42%

6,941

18%

4,655

24%

1,746

25%

4,492

49

3,322

Nassau

32,400

74%

4,104

24%

6,318

65%

366

27%

883

29

2,700

Okaloosa

71,659

65%

13,581

11%

3,378

48%

770

6%

Okeechobee

7,677

71%

235

24%

5,929

49%

340

30%

882

10

367

(X)

194

(X)

Orange

345,243

69%

52,503

26%

6,256

52%

4,070

12%

10,115

1,171

174,714

Osceola

136,357

59%

13,800

16%

5,432

54%

1,061

8%

2,733

958

30,775

Palm Beach

383,591

73%

185,932

41%

3,674

32%

10,205

16%

28,898

851

82,223

Pasco

198,708

72%

11,854

45%

29,480

51%

3,204

38%

(X)

251

21,206

Pinellas

253,203

75%

103,812

47%

17,031

46%

12,617

29%

32,637

881

73,864

Polk

229,673

65%

8,521

32%

31,757

50%

6,664

18%

17,207

331

34,258

Putnam

17,500

66%

197

29%

15,702

54%

151

15%

381

30

1,287

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County
Santa Rosa

Single Family
%
Parcels
Homesteaded
68,312
73%

Condominium
%
Parcels
Homesteaded
1,755
18%

Mobile Home
%
Parcels
Homesteaded
6,638
49%

Multifamily 2-9 Unit
%
Dwelling
Parcels
Homesteaded
Units
672
7%
1,746

Multifamily 10+ Unit
Dwelling
Parcels
Units
64
3,624

Sarasota

165,595

67%

53,580

38%

11,663

39%

4,874

37%

11,293

207

21,507

Seminole

134,108

75%

15,078

36%

1,700

55%

1,156

12%

2,651

220

44,592

St. Johns

110,290

76%

14,587

36%

5,458

61%

1,638

43%

(X)

62

8,847

St. Lucie

126,677

75%

14,620

39%

4,557

51%

1,502

9%

3,426

89

6,714

Sumter

73,486

71%

514

62%

6,413

52%

120

8%

385

34

Suwannee

6,458

68%

0

0%

7,054

64%

57

2%

164

8

Taylor

5,238

60%

76

1%

3,170

56%

22

18%

68

11

Union

1,471

80%

18

11%

1,264

69%

1

0%

(X)

15

(X)

Volusia

191,778

71%

28,385

29%

7,373

57%

2,690

15%

7,387

323

28,765

Wakulla

10,055

73%

403

30%

3,407

61%

30

3%

(X)

5

176

Walton

39,786

44%

10,874

6%

5,571

43%

635

41%

1,494

44

1,953

Washington
Florida
Total

5,414

66%

0

0%

2,745

56%

21

0%

(X)

0

0

6,005,108

70%

1,612,239

37%

438,856

52%

158,263

21%

410,648

15,993

1,409,903

4,336
(X)
344

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Name-Address-Legal File. Includes all parcels by housing type regardless of year built. Homesteaded parcels are the owner’s primary
residence. Multifamily dwelling unit totals may be undercounts due to missing or incomplete data for a small number of counties. County-level dwelling unit counts are suppressed
(marked with ‘X’) in counties where total dwelling units are less than 2 times the number of parcels for the multifamily 2-9 unit category and less than 10 times the number of parcels
for the multifamily 10+ unit category.

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APPENDIX 2. HOUSING PRODUCTION BY COUNTY AND HOUSING TYPE, 2024
Alachua

919

42

53

Multifamily 2-9
Unit
7

Baker

48

0

25

1

0

Bay

2,322

0

169

36

11

66

0

30

1

0

County

Bradford

Single Family

Condominium

Mobile Home

Multifamily 10+
Unit
7

Brevard

4,382

203

62

8

12

Broward

1,198

192

7

29

31

Calhoun

6

0

8

0

0

Charlotte

4,678

520

155

104

1

Citrus

1,538

4

134

13

0

Clay

1,780

0

114

0

2

Collier

3,490

889

35

14

5

Columbia

95

0

83

5

0

DeSoto

70

0

21

0

3

Dixie

20

0

41

0

0

Duval

5,600

31

50

55

25

Escambia

1,610

3

61

14

9

Flagler

2,163

24

18

111

1

Franklin

163

15

20

0

0

Gadsden

66

0

32

0

1

Gilchrist

112

0

45

0

0

Glades

74

0

29

0

0

Gulf

323

0

30

0

0

Hamilton

17

0

22

0

0

Hardee

66

0

24

2

0

Hendry

611

12

48

3

0

Hernando

1,734

0

96

1

5

Highlands

662

0

24

23

1

Hillsborough

5,796

161

61

11

27

Holmes

24

0

36

0

0

1,083

32

5

7

3

Jackson

65

0

31

1

0

Jefferson

46

0

23

1

0

Indian River

11

0

14

0

0

Lake

Lafayette

4,656

27

97

13

6

Lee

10,378

304

289

502

17

Leon

650

30

36

7

9

Levy

196

0

166

0

0

Liberty

6

0

12

0

0

Madison

37

0

34

2

0

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County

11

Multifamily 2-9
Unit
7

Multifamily 10+
Unit
23

7

210

37

6

Single Family

Condominium

Manatee

6,547

34

Marion

6,216

Martin

Mobile Home

581

0

11

6

1

1,240

2,910

0

116

58

Monroe

299

0

13

3

3

Nassau

967

18

62

2

2

Okaloosa

1,169

71

53

12

6

Okeechobee

115

0

66

4

0

Orange

5,412

1

25

8

25

Osceola

6,237

40

24

4

18

Miami-Dade

Palm Beach

3,405

114

19

11

22

Pasco

8,062

0

141

3

14

Pinellas

775

130

31

141

12

Polk

9,929

10

135

43

24

187

0

198

0

0

Santa Rosa

Putnam

1,922

0

102

12

2

Sarasota

5,306

478

164

31

15

Seminole

967

0

6

2

8

St. Johns

5,752

6

37

10

3

St. Lucie

4,966

0

25

2

2

Sumter

3,012

0

25

1

7

Suwannee

83

0

137

1

0

Taylor

25

0

26

0

0

Union

25

0

22

0

0

Volusia

3,688

2

36

8

7

Wakulla

498

64

18

0

0

Walton

1,692

0

131

2

5

Washington

194

0

53

0

0

Florida Total

136,032

6,374

4,021

1,437

439

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Name-Address-Legal File. Includes parcels in the current parcel inventory with actual year
built 2024. Multifamily 2-9 and 10+ counts refer to parcels, not individual dwelling units.

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APPENDIX 3. SALES VOLUME AND PRICES (2025 $) BY COUNTY, 2024
Single Family

Condominium

Mobile Home

Number
of Sales

25th
Percentile
Price

50th
Percentile
Price
(Median)

75th
Percentile
Price

Number
of Sales

25th
Percentile
Price

50th
Percentile
Price
(Median)

75th
Percentile
Price

Number
of Sales

25th
Percentile
Price

50th
Percentile
Price
(Median)

75th
Percentile
Price

3,147

$271,237

$354,458

$454,426

467

$135,619

$182,880

$235,278

139

$123,290

$199,113

$276,888

Baker

139

$255,826

$303,087

$410,966

0

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

38

$159,249

$214,730

$287,573

Bay

4,282

$292,813

$380,143

$515,351

1,127

$297,950

$405,829

$559,941

259

$107,879

$167,469

$226,031

Bradford

180

$167,982

$246,580

$334,372

4

$177,794

$226,853

$255,107

79

$133,564

$189,969

$236,305

Brevard

11,567

$308,224

$380,143

$500,351

1,768

$175,688

$256,854

$425,093

568

$128,427

$169,523

$205,483

Broward

16,812

$450,008

$590,763

$801,949

11,258

$174,661

$246,580

$362,164

254

$162,845

$220,894

$282,539

Calhoun

55

$145,893

$205,483

$306,170

0

$0

$0

$0

15

$63,700

$110,961

$164,386

Charlotte

6,134

$310,279

$374,339

$497,166

832

$184,935

$261,991

$382,198

238

$123,290

$166,441

$220,894

Citrus

3,407

$241,442

$292,813

$400,692

117

$143,838

$190,072

$297,950

663

$102,741

$154,112

$220,791

Clay

3,804

$292,813

$356,513

$431,514

114

$154,112

$200,346

$236,305

380

$118,923

$191,356

$256,854

Collier

6,063

$557,886

$755,150

$1,232,898

4,537

$344,184

$488,022

$842,480

104

$201,373

$251,717

$328,773

Columbia

454

$209,593

$292,813

$390,418

4

$182,366

$194,695

$199,575

217

DeSoto

12,383

$539,393

$667,820

$940,084

17,470

$318,499

$457,200

$698,642

0

$123,290
n.a.

$184,935
n.a.

$246,580
n.a.

Dixie

233

$233,223

$288,704

$405,829

26

$179,798

$195,209

$205,483

76

$126,886

$179,798

$233,737

Duval

78

$128,427

$236,305

$297,950

9

$190,072

$261,991

$292,813

118

$80,138

$133,564

$188,017

Escambia

15,472

$242,470

$325,177

$429,459

1,315

$159,249

$214,010

$297,950

246

$92,467

$163,821

$227,059

Flagler

4,857

$231,168

$297,950

$385,281

361

$179,798

$395,555

$693,505

102

$61,645

$118,153

$173,119

Franklin

3,740

$317,471

$372,952

$477,748

253

$256,854

$395,555

$580,489

89

$136,132

$215,757

$287,573

Gadsden

277

$308,224

$493,159

$904,125

45

$236,203

$277,299

$371,205

33

$133,564

$172,092

$224,490

Gilchrist

262

$154,112

$251,460

$344,184

0

$129,454

$163,975

$217,812

$282,539

$348,294

0

n.a.
n.a.

$61,645

151

n.a.
n.a.

45

Glades

n.a.
n.a.

73

$136,132

$183,907

$256,854

Gulf

80

$247,556

$307,351

$418,672

8

$61,645

$77,056

$148,975

79

$101,714

$143,735

$190,072

Hamilton

385

$369,869

$472,611

$654,463

10

$173,633

$245,552

$133,564

$215,757

$315,416

0

$767,920
n.a.

$97,604

54

$529,119
n.a.

39

Hardee

$370,897
n.a.

35

$92,467

$142,811

$226,031

County

Alachua

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Single Family

Condominium

Mobile Home
25th
Percentile
Price

50th
Percentile
Price
(Median)

75th
Percentile
Price

60

$82,193

$154,318

$201,065

80

$154,112

$214,730

$264,046

$195,209

595

$132,023

$174,661

$234,251

$159,763

$197,829

243

$77,056

$108,906

$154,112

$181,339
n.a.

$245,552
n.a.

$423,809
n.a.

292

$179,798

$254,285

$328,773

33

$66,782

$92,467

$173,633

$272,265
n.a.

$539,393
n.a.

31

$108,906

$173,530

$229,113

0

$173,633
n.a.

55

$92,467

$140,756

$195,209

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

25th
Percentile
Price

50th
Percentile
Price
(Median)

75th
Percentile
Price

0

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

$349,218

22

$190,072

$200,346

$226,031

$333,910

$395,452

41

$128,427

$153,085

$214,730

$267,025

$344,184

104

$137,622

19,772

$338,174

$416,000

$564,616

2,102

83

$118,153

$164,386

$255,826

0

Jackson

3,363

$333,910

$436,651

$628,881

899

Jefferson

275

$133,564

$190,072

$291,786

Number
of Sales

25th
Percentile
Price

50th
Percentile
Price
(Median)

75th
Percentile
Price

Number
of Sales

Hendry

154

$186,989

$256,854

$328,773

Hernando

622

$277,402

$312,231

Highlands

4,384

$277,402

Hillsborough

1,735

Holmes

County

Indian River

Number
of Sales

Lafayette

104

$184,935

$282,539

$410,915

0

19

$89,899

$177,743

$246,580

Lake

21

$220,894

$307,197

$416,103

0

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

11

$73,974

$92,467

$170,551

Lee

7,851

$336,992

$410,966

$541,448

221

$130,482

$200,346

$287,676

669

$143,838

$195,106

$242,470

Leon

18,112

$339,047

$409,938

$594,532

3,965

$231,168

$328,773

$462,337

627

$122,262

$166,441

$230,141

Levy

2,918

$231,168

$328,773

$452,062

313

$133,564

$177,743

$236,203

133

$66,782

$118,153

$178,770

Liberty

397

$215,757

$297,950

$368,842

12

$164,386

$226,031

$94,830

$187,503

$268,155

0

$369,869
n.a.

$97,604

18

$221,408
n.a.

367

Madison

$125,858
n.a.

11

$18,493

$41,097

$110,961

n.a.

n.a.

30

$87,330

$150,003

$184,935

95

$133,564

$223,976

$333,910

0

n.a.

Marion

10,650

$389,390

$483,347

$672,032

1,826

$215,757

$308,224

$462,337

200

$112,502

$154,061

$210,620

Martin

10,863

$246,580

$297,950

$362,164

161

$118,153

$138,701

$169,523

922

$84,762

$143,273

$202,914

Miami-Dade

2,652

$423,809

$584,085

$855,323

807

$195,209

$256,854

$369,561

136

$169,523

$220,894

$258,395

Monroe

1,104

$770,561

$1,181,527

$2,003,459

335

$544,530

$748,985

$1,232,898

129

$359,595

$482,885

$693,505

Nassau

2,071

$400,692

$493,159

$693,505

237

$405,829

$667,820

$991,455

183

$174,661

$232,196

$292,813

Okaloosa

3,747

$297,848

$359,287

$481,858

646

$313,361

$523,982

$806,521

67

$130,995

$184,935

$246,580

Okeechobee

333

$235,278

$297,950

$377,575

12

$130,995

$145,379

$150,259

276

$107,879

$166,801

$236,305

Orange

25,167

$369,869

$474,152

$652,408

4,835

$161,304

$209,079

$282,539

375

$133,564

$169,523

$236,305

Osceola

10,559

$358,568

$410,966

$508,570

829

$215,757

$272,265

$349,321

240

$172,092

$246,580

$314,903

Palm Beach

14,144

$534,256

$719,190

$1,191,750

8,710

$184,935

$282,539

$452,062

127

$154,112

$198,291

$278,429

Pasco

15,555

$297,950

$380,143

$493,159

780

$103,101

$154,112

$195,106

1,305

$94,522

$143,838

$205,483

Manatee

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Single Family
County

Condominium

Mobile Home

Number
of Sales

25th
Percentile
Price

50th
Percentile
Price
(Median)

75th
Percentile
Price

Number
of Sales

25th
Percentile
Price

50th
Percentile
Price
(Median)

75th
Percentile
Price

Number
of Sales

25th
Percentile
Price

50th
Percentile
Price
(Median)

75th
Percentile
Price

Pinellas

9,880

$359,595

$477,440

$670,131

5,098

$179,798

$261,991

$454,117

791

$118,050

$154,112

$194,181

Polk

17,144

$290,912

$333,910

$389,082

539

$131,406

$163,873

$215,757

1,324

$113,016

$164,386

$226,031

Putnam

608

$157,965

$236,305

$333,910

8

$261,991

$290,245

$351,890

514

$87,330

$152,057

$205,483

St. Johns

9,074

$400,692

$523,982

$719,190

723

$261,991

$353,431

$539,393

194

$174,661

$241,442

$297,950

St. Lucie

8,666

$364,732

$431,514

$523,982

754

$190,072

$282,539

$474,666

158

$169,523

$222,178

$267,128

Santa Rosa

4,213

$293,738

$361,136

$457,200

82

$318,499

$431,000

$785,972

159

$95,036

$148,975

$190,072

Sarasota

9,992

$385,281

$513,707

$744,876

3,020

$287,676

$375,006

$734,602

474

$138,701

$174,661

$220,894

Seminole

5,862

$359,081

$441,788

$565,078

779

$159,249

$195,209

$243,497

47

$157,194

$210,106

$303,087

Sumter

6,417

$327,745

$409,938

$529,119

30

$192,640

$245,449

$336,992

0

$252,230
n.a.

$137,417

$164,386

$236,305
n.a.

$78,597

183

$174,661
n.a.

212

Suwannee

225

$128,427

$184,935

$256,340

Taylor

157

$133,564

$192,127

$287,676

4

$128,427

$179,798

$217,812

$331,341

$374,493

0

$226,031
n.a.

$97,604

32

$220,894
n.a.

61

Union

$195,209
n.a.

20

$55,172

$120,721

$180,311

Volusia

9,836

$308,224

$377,061

$470,556

1,490

$179,798

$323,636

$518,844

232

$143,838

$204,969

$262,504

Wakulla

663

$221,202

$299,902

$389,287

28

$185,448

$238,874

$318,499

102

$92,467

$143,838

$198,291

Walton

2,885

$399,664

$677,066

$1,412,695

608

$178,770

$236,305

$192,846

$228,600

$278,429

0

$1,130,156
n.a.

$118,153

276

$694,532
n.a.

159

Washington

$483,912
n.a.

76

$122,005

$154,112

$225,980

Florida Total

336,653

$325,634

$421,240

$605,147

79,745

$205,483

$314,389

$513,707

15,853

$113,016

$169,523

$232,196

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Sales Data File. Based on property sales that took place in 2024, the most recent full year with data available. Arms-length sales only. Prices
adjusted to 2025 dollars using the Consumer Price Index.

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APPENDIX 4. SURPLUS/DEFICIT OF AFFORDABLE AND AVAILABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS BY INCOME (% AMI), MODIFIED
METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS & HUD METRO FAIR MARKET RENT AREAS, 2024
Modified Metropolitan Statistical Area
(MSA)/HUD Metro Fair Market Rent Area
(HMFA)

Counties

0-30%
AMI

0-40%
AMI

Affordable/Available Units Minus Renter Households
0-50%
0-60%
0-80%
0-100%
0-120%
AMI
AMI
AMI
AMI
AMI

0-140%
AMI

Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
HMFA
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
HMFA

Lee

-8,081

-14,214

-15,925

-17,553

-11,849

-2,463

3,447

5,068

Okaloosa

-2,428

-4,229

-5,388

-6,619

-3,311

-338

1,234

1,253

Volusia

-7,461

-12,274

-13,944

-14,112

-10,448

-1,113

3,123

4,197

Fort Lauderdale, FL HMFA

Broward

-36,856

-48,010

-60,370

-73,809

-85,135

-58,002

-26,355

-9,114

Gainesville, FL HMFA (minus Gilchrist)

Alachua

-10,076

-12,760

-12,230

-9,060

-3,264

-227

364

383

Homosassa Springs, FL MSA
Jacksonville, FL HMFA/Baker County, FL
HMFA (plus Putnam)

Citrus
Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau,
Putnam, St. Johns

-1,279

-1,338

-2,045

-1,681

-671

162

162

215

-30,200

-42,962

-43,062

-38,663

-8,949

9,575

15,361

15,519

Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL MSA
Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL HMFA
(plus Monroe)

Polk

-10,622

-11,966

-14,213

-14,833

-11,366

-3,787

4,824

7,330

Miami-Dade, Monroe

-59,974

-84,093

-99,751

-126,876

-146,211

-130,604

-86,349

-49,971

Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL MSA

Collier

-5,003

-6,944

-9,161

-7,843

-7,698

-2,701

380

904

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL MSA

Manatee, Sarasota
Bradford, Columbia, Dixie,
Gilchrist, Hamilton,
Lafayette, Levy, Madison,
Suwannee, Taylor, Union
Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden,
Gulf, Holmes, Jackson,
Jefferson, Liberty, Wakulla,
Walton, Washington

-14,151

-17,860

-21,375

-20,380

-17,577

-6,373

-931

487

-4,139

-4,900

-3,002

-3,142

-1,424

920

888

599

-3,621

-2,853

-1,323

-1,103

-1,546

-1,220

927

1,707

-4,217

-6,986

-8,032

-8,152

-7,050

-528

2,919

3,727

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL MSA

Marion
Lake, Orange, Osceola,
Seminole

-54,617

-75,088

-92,455

-101,214

-100,061

-53,792

-1,945

13,848

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA

Brevard

-6,972

-9,151

-12,675

-12,648

-9,291

341

4,252

5,633

Palm Coast, FL HMFA

Flagler

-1,883

-2,389

-2,436

-2,500

-1,085

770

1,020

1,212

Panama City-Lynn Haven, FL MSA

Bay

-3,357

-4,131

-5,431

-5,295

-932

113

2,425

2,711

Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL MSA

Escambia, Santa Rosa

-7,601

-8,727

-9,852

-9,180

-5,731

869

2,259

2,802

Port St. Lucie, FL MSA

Martin, St. Lucie

-7,858

-8,995

-10,371

-11,066

-9,709

-5,065

-1,651

-609

Northeast Nonmetropolitan Area (plus
Gilchrist and Levy)
Northwest Nonmetropolitan Area (plus
Gadsden, Jefferson, Wakulla, and
Walton)
Ocala, FL MSA

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Modified Metropolitan Statistical Area
(MSA)/HUD Metro Fair Market Rent Area
(HMFA)

Counties

0-30%
AMI

0-40%
AMI

Affordable/Available Units Minus Renter Households
0-50%
0-60%
0-80%
0-100%
0-120%
AMI
AMI
AMI
AMI
AMI

0-140%
AMI

Punta Gorda, FL MSA

Charlotte

-1,573

-2,362

-2,521

-2,620

-2,964

-1,659

-1,067

-82

Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL MSA
South Nonmetropolitan Area (minus
Monroe, plus Highlands)
Tallahassee, FL HMFA (minus Gadsden and
Jefferson)

Indian River
DeSoto, Glades, Hardee,
Hendry, Highlands

-1,589

-2,134

-2,084

-2,039

-1,680

-1,147

-822

-814

-4,022

-4,980

-5,380

-5,287

-3,723

-3,029

-2,127

-1,884

-7,625

-10,165

-9,794

-8,446

397

3,852

4,751

5,179

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA

Leon
Hernando, Hillsborough,
Pasco, Pinellas

-59,184

-78,826

-98,945

-107,080

-79,003

-21,889

6,538

18,140

The Villages, FL MSA

Sumter

West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HMFA

Palm Beach

State of Florida Total

-565

-787

-875

-1,009

-1,052

940

1,956

1,988

-23,988

-33,595

-44,306

-48,072

-44,162

-27,883

-8,890

-53

-378,942

-512,719

-606,946

-660,282

-575,495

-304,278

-73,307

30,375

Source: Shimberg Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey. County groupings are based on HUD Metro Fair Market Rent Areas (HMFAs), modified
to accommodate availability of county-level data in the American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs). See
https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il/il24/area-definitions-FY24.pdf for HUD area definitions. In cases where cross-county PUMA boundaries do not allow separation,
counties are shifted to another HMFA or non-metropolitan grouping, as noted in the first column. Jacksonville and Baker County HMFAs are combined for the same reason.
Values are the difference between renter households and affordable/available units at each income level. Negative value means that renter households outnumber
affordable/available units. Student-headed, non-family households and substandard units are excluded.

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MAYOR
Andrea Young
CITY HALL
2240 Minton Road
West Melbourne, FL 32904
Phone: (321) 837-7774
Fax: (321) 768-2390
www.westmelbourne.gov

DEPUTY MAYOR
Alexis McGuire
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Diana Adams
Pat Bentley
Austin Gaylord
Stephen Phrampus
Helen Voltz

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Andrea Young called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Andrea Young,
Deputy Mayor Alexis McGuire, and Council Members Diana Adams, Pat Bentley,
Austin Gaylord, and Stephen Phrampus.
Also present: City Manager Tim Rhode, City Attorney John Cary, Assistant City
Manager Tom Bradford, Police Chief Michelle DiGiorgio, Finance Director B. Keith
Smith, Planning Director Christy Fischer, City Planner Cynthia Snay, Public Works
Director Mark Piccirillo, City Clerk Meighan Alexander, Systems Administrator
Christian Arsenault, and members of the public.
Council Member Adams moved to excuse Council Member Helen Voltz from the
meeting. Council Member Austin Gaylord seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously (6-0).
2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

Mayor Young led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent meditation.
3.

PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

None at this time.
4.

MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

Mayor Young announced that Item 8.E. has been removed from the Agenda.
5.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Resolution to suspend processing of applications for data centers for six (6)
months and direct staff to create requirements, regulations and processes for
development of data centers.

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July 21, 2026
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Planning Director Christy Fischer, joined by Planner Cynthia Snay, came forward to
provide a staff report concerning implementing a “zoning in progress” action
regarding the creation of a process for permitting any proposed data center. She
noted that, at this time, no large scale data centers are being considered and no
applications have been received. She explained that a server room used as an
accessory to a primary use, such as a school or office, is not included in this item only data centers. She advised that, recently, the federal government is encouraging
data centers; however, state and local governments are still being allowed to set
requirements and parameters to permit these types of facilities.
Director Fischer reviewed the provisions of Senate Bill 484, noting that data centers
are not permitted to transfer their infrastructure costs to residents. She explained
that, generally, a data center is a facility that contains computer systems and related
equipment to process, store, and transmit digital information, which is further defined
in Florida Statute §373.203. She described the five data center types: Enterprise,
Edge Data Center, Cloud, Colocation (Managed), and Hyperscale; and, she provided
the square footage for each. She explained the impact of data centers and advised
that the State requires these facilities to use reclaimed water. Director Fischer
displayed information about the location of data centers in Brevard, none of which
are Hyperscale centers, and provided a map of the vacant parcels larger than 20
acres in the City.
Director Fischer reminded the Council that if this resolution is adopted, any
applications will not be accepted for six months until the process for adoption is
codified.
Mayor Young opened the public hearing. No one wished to be heard. The public
hearing was closed.
City Attorney John Cary explained the zoning in progress process, noting that this
action will allow staff time to prepare regulations. He advised that this process is
legally defensible.
Council Member Phrampus asked what happens to the property if a data center,
once developed, abandons the site. Director Fischer stated that the City has not
received a request for a data center; however, staff would have to consider
appropriate regulations for parking for industrial zoning, and plumbing and
stormwater conversions. Council Member Phrampus remarked that a 600,000
square foot facility seems excessive.
Council Member Bentley asked if a tax abatement would be considered. Director
Fischer replied that tax abatements must be placed on the ballot for vote by the
residents. Council Member Bentley commented that he does not believe a tax
abatement would be appropriate.
Council Member Bentley asked if staff knows the opinion of the St. Johns River
Water Management District (SJRWMD). Director Fischer replied that a policy
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July 21, 2026
Page 3

statement has not been issued by the SJRWMD. City Manager Rhode remarked that
staff is researching the possible impact to the City’s water system if a large data
facility is developed. He asked the Council to provide suggestions/guidelines with
regard to the size of a facility that would be acceptable.
Council Member Bentley suggested that the City consider a Charter revision about
this item. City Attorney Cary remarked that if the State prohibits the City from taking
action on any item, the City cannot adopt legislation to negate the State law. He
added that the State will most likely be addressing this matter in the future.
Deputy Mayor McGuire moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-12, providing notice
to the public of a pending Ordinance and directing staff to develop a process for
adoption of data centers project requirements and other land development
regulations.
City Manager Rhode asked if the Council wished to consider allowing these facilities
to apply for a conditional use, which would require the applicant to attend additional
hearings and allow the public to consider the request. Director Fischer stated that
conditional use items would normally be heard solely by the Board of Adjustment;
however, the process could include language to state that those items also be
presented to the Council. City Manager Rhode asked whether the Council would be
in favor of adding more public hearing processes or just have the applicant appear
before the Council.
Council Member Adams seconded the motion.
Council Member Adams stated that she would be in favor of more public hearings
and asked whether the matter could be heard by the Planning & Zoning Board.
Director Fischer replied that the Planning and Zoning Board would be a good choice
to provide a recommendation to Council.
Council Member Adams stated that she would prefer a small scale capacity for a data
center since West Melbourne is a good mix of commercial and residential properties.
She remarked that she has not heard that the current data centers are negatively
impacting Brevard County’s communities. She commented that the legislation should
include language that would permit the smaller data centers only in the industrial
zoned areas. Director Fischer advised that the two sites along Ellis Road are zoned
industrial, M1 or M2, and the other parcel near Brandywine is zoned Gateway
Interchange, which is intended for mixed use. She stated that staff could draft
legislation to only allow those facilities in two of the City’s 19 zoning districts.
Council Member Gaylord commented that he agrees with the feedback from the
Council and believes that a facility of 600,000 square feet is too large. He noted that
noise pollution complaints that are being reported throughout the country seem to be
specific to Hyperscale facilities.

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July 21, 2026
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Deputy Mayor McGuire stated that she has family in Cheyenne, Wyoming where
Microsoft has constructed many data centers. She reported that standing in the
parking lot of a Microsoft facility, it sounds similar to the volume of an air-conditioning
unit and outside of the parking lot is not loud at all. She remarked that she does
believe they are not the best fit for West Melbourne.
Mayor Young asked why the zoning in progress would not be in place for 12 months.
City Attorney Cary replied that 12 months would probably be the limit and that the
Council can entertain an amendment, if desired.
Discussion ensued regarding the operation of a data center and how water is used to
keep components cool.
Mayor Young stated that she would be amenable to giving staff 12 months to work on
the legislation; however, she is concerned that since these facilities are being
encouraged by others, laws could change that might remove local government
control. City Attorney Cary stated that he understands the concern and staff can later
seek an extension, if needed.
All voted in favor. The motion passed unanimously (6-0).
Request to Vacate and abandon a 20-foot-wide public utility easement located
east of Interstate 95 and west of Coastal Lane.
Director Fischer provided an explanation as to the definition of an easement. She
noted in this case, the private property owner wished to vacate the easement and
there are no public utility lines located on the property and there are no plans to
locate any at that site.
Council Member Phrampus asked if there are plans to extend Coastal Lane. Director
Fischer replied that, at that location, it is not a City road and is not slated to extend to
Ellis Road.
Director Fischer continued her report, adding that all utility companies were contacted
and each did not object to the vacation of the easement. She noted that a legal
advertisement is required and the vacate of easement would be recorded. She
advised that the property is zoned industrial.
Kelly Delmonico, 355 Spoonbill Lane, Melbourne Beach, FL, came forward,
representing the property owner. She described the parcel, provided its history, and
explained that the owner seeks to plan for development of their property without the
impediment of the easement.
Council Member Phrampus asked Ms. Delmonico to explain the future development.
Ms. Delmonico advised that the owner is working with a company called GEI Works,
which manufactures environmental control items for construction sites.

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Council Member Phrampus asked if the property would be subdivided into smaller
lots. Ms. Delmonico replied that it would not.
Council Member Phrampus moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-13, approving the
request to vacate and abandon a 20-foot-wide public utility easement located east of
Interstate 95 and west of Coastal Lane. Council Member Gaylord seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously (6-0).
Ordinance No. 2026-05 – Micromobility Devices and E-Bikes.
City Attorney Cary read the title of the proposed Ordinance, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
RELATING TO MICROMOBILITY DEVICES AND E-BIKES;
CREATING SECTION 54-171 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
WEST MELBOURNE, SETTING FORTH THE PURPOSE OF THE
ORDINANCE;
CREATING
SECTION
54-172,
PROVIDING
DEFINITIONS; CREATING SECTION 54-173, RELATING TO
PROHIBITIONS; CREATING SECTION 54-174, RELATING TO
PERMITTED USES; CREATING SECTION 54-175, RELATING TO
ENFORCEMENT; CREATING SECTION 54-176, PROVIDING
PROCEEDINGS GOVERNING PAYMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AND
PROCEEDINGS TO ENFORCE PAYMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION AND SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Cary advised that staff had passed this proposed Ordinance on first
reading last month and he provided information concerning this draft legislation. He
noted that the language suggested by the Council had been included. He stated that
while the Council’s motion from last meeting had included low speed vehicles and
golf carts, golf carts were not initially included as part of this legislation; therefore, it
would require Council to begin again with first reading. City Attorney Cary explained
that Council can consider finalizing this Ordinance and, next month, he will bring the
revisions to the existing golf cart Code.
Council Member Phrampus expressed that he would agree that providing updates to
the golf cart ordinance is appropriate; however, he asked how the Council can move
forward since the previous motion was invalidated by the exclusion of language
concerning golf carts. City Attorney Cary replied that the motion was not invalid;
however, he will be meeting the will of the Council by providing legislation concerning
golf carts. He added that the Council can choose to have this matter start over with
first reading and can add the requested provisions.

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Following brief comments, Council Member Phrampus commented that the Council
should have been notified that the language concerning golf carts, as directed, was
not included. City Attorney Cary replied that he would notify the Council in the future.
Mayor Young asked if the Council wishes to table. City Attorney Cary stated that the
Council can table or move forward.
Council Member Gaylord stated that if the Council approves the proposed Ordinance
this evening and then waits for the City Attorney to return with a separate ordinance,
it will require an additional two meetings for the new ordinance. Council Member
Phrampus remarked that he agrees to move forward with the proposed Ordinance,
but believes the Council should have been notified. He stated that it is important
have this ordinance finalized and then the Council can consider golf carts.
Mayor Young opened the public hearing. No one wished to be heard. She closed
the public hearing.
Council Member Gaylord moved to approve Ordinance No. 2026-05 on second
reading. Council Member Bentley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously
(6-0).
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PUBLIC FORUM

No one from the audience wished to be heard.
7.

CONSENT AGENDA

Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026.
Approve the City Council Workshop Minutes of June 30, 2026.
Preserve at Heritage Oaks Traffic Enforcement Agreement.
Deputy Mayor McGuire moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member
Gaylord seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (6-0).
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ACTION AGENDA (NON-CONSENT)

Establishment of Proposed 2026-2027 Millage Rate for Public Hearing
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City Manager Rhode provided a report concerning the establishment of the City’s
millage rate. He reminded the Council that when the rate is set at this meeting, the
Council can vote to reduce it, but may not raise it. He provided a chart that depicted
the growth of the City’s gross taxable value through the past five years. City
Manager Rhode also provided information concerning how the growth in taxable
value has outpaced property tax revenue since 2020. He noted that the chart shows
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years of millage rates. He provided several options for setting the tax rate and how
much revenue would be collected at each rate.
Council Member Adams moved to establish a proposed millage rate of 1.7724 per
thousand dollars of taxable value to advertise a public hearing on Wednesday,
September 9, 2026, to consider adopting a tentative budget and proposed millage
rate for fiscal year 2026-2027. Council Member Bentley seconded the motion.
Deputy Mayor McGuire asked, considering the tax reduction issue that will be on the
ballot this Fall, if staff is concerned about the reduction of revenue. City Manager
Rhode replied that West Melbourne is not a community that relies heavily on the
millage rate; and, he would ask the Council for the funds if he felt the City was in
need. He noted that there is not a need to ask for an increase at this time.
Deputy Mayor McGuire wondered if it would be appropriate to not reduce taxes in
order to properly prepare for the future. City Manager Rhode replied that when
items are important to a community, residents will support a small tax increase. He
added that the City is well-capable of providing service to the public and whether the
City should build additional reserves, is a question to be answered by the Council.
He stated that even a 5% increase is only $150,000. Deputy Mayor McGuire
recalled the conversation at the recent Workshop concerning pausing the
construction of the recreation center. She stated that $150,000 could be the salaries
for three employees. City Manager Rhode stated that he does not anticipate any
reduction in the workforce in the near future. He added that one of the reasons that
the City can maintain this rate is that staff remains enthusiastic about acquiring
grants.
All voted in favor of the motion (6-0).
Appointment to Business Advisory Board.
City Clerk Meighan Alexander introduced the applicant to the Business Advisory
Board, John Michael McWaters, and provided information concerning his
background.
Mr. McWaters came forward, advising that he is a 25-year resident of West
Melbourne. He provided additional information concerning his background and stated
that he is desirous of passing his knowledge to the Business Advisory Board.
Council Member Bentley moved to appoint Michael McWaters to the Business
Advisory Board. Deputy Mayor McGuire seconded the motion.
Deputy Mayor McGuire noted that the Board has had problems with meeting its
quorum requirement. Mr. McWaters replied that he will be able to attend the
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Council Member Gaylord asked Mr. McWaters why he decided to serve on a Board
after residing in the City for 25 years. Mr. McWaters stated that his career and
attending university had been time-consuming and now he is ready to give back to
the community.
All voted in favor of the appointment (6-0).
Wastewater Collection and Treatment Operations.
City Manager Rhode provided a brief explanation of the history of the long-standing
contractual relationship that the City has had with the current operator, Jacobs. He
noted that if Council passes this Resolution, the City will take over operations in May
of 2027. He advised that he does not have the authority outside of the budget
process to create new positions. City Manager Rhode stated that the City has
worked well with Jacobs; however, as explained at the Workshop, this Council action
will allow the City to hire its own Director and begin the process of interviewing
employees and take over the process in a seamless manner beginning April of 2027.
Council Member Phrampus moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-15 authorizing the
transition of Wastewater Collection and Treatment Operations from being contracted
to being managed in-house through municipal staffing. Council Member Adams
seconded the motion.
Council Member Adams asked the cost for the City to operate the Plant versus the
cost of the contractor. City Manager Rhode advised that there will be an
approximate savings of $600,000 annually, not accounting for vehicle purchases, as
well, and any equipment and utilizing the same number of staff and benefits. He
noted that all the infrastructure belongs to the City; however, Jacob’s key
infrastructure is tools, vehicles, and some equipment. Council Member Adams
remarked that this action is appropriate and cost efficient.
Mayor Young asked if the City’s staff will be performing a “walk-through” prior to the
conclusion of the contract. City Manager Rhode stated that the City has a good
relationship with Jacobs and will work together to perform an asset inventory.
Council Member Phrampus asked whether the control room that was previously
discussed will be constructed in the new building. City Manager Rhode replied that
the City’s Public Works Department is working in a recently re-modeled building and
the Jacobs’ staff works in a facility that is not ideal; however, when the Water Plant
construction is completed, Public Works will move to a facility next to the Water Plant
and the Wastewater personnel will move into the Public Works building.
All voted in favor of the motion (6-0).

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Second half of the Annual Manhole Rehabilitation project of Sanitary Sewer
Manholes in the Compass Point Neighborhood in the City of West Melbourne.
Public Works Director Mark Piccirillo came forward and provided a report. He
explained that in February, the annual CIP manhole lining was approved (21
manholes). He stated that there were problems with the manholes on Henry Avenue;
therefore, staff had Insituform continue with the manhole lining and moved forward to
complete the project with 18 additional manholes.
Council Member Bentley moved to authorize the City Manager to approve the change
order to Insituform Technologies, LLC. through the Omnia Contract in the amount of
$72,321.14. Council Member Adams second the motion, which passed unanimously
(6-0).
Request to reschedule the August 18, 2026 Regular Council Meeting and West
Melbourne-Brevard County Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting due to
a conflict with the State of Florida Primary Election.
City Clerk Alexander provided a staff report, noting that this request would allow
Brevard County to utilize the Veterans Memorial Complex on the night of the Election
primary. This item would reschedule the meetings to August 19, 2025.
Council Member Adams moved to reschedule the Regular City Council Meeting and
West Melbourne-Brevard County Community Redevelopment Agency on August 18,
2026 to be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, due to the conflict with the State of
Florida Primary Elections. Council Member Phrampus seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously (6-0).
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CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

Deputy Mayor McGuire reported that she was honored to be the Mayor’s guest at the
Florida League of Mayors’ event at the Space Force base. She relayed her
experience and thanked Mayor Young.
Council Member Phrampus asked the status of the City sign that was to be installed
at St. Johns Heritage Parkway and I-95 as part of the agreement with the Heritage
Lakes Development. City Manager Rhode replied that he will find out and advise the
Council.
Council Member Adams reported that she joined the Council and City Attorney Cary
for a tour of the Emergency Operations Center. She noted that the West Melbourne
Business Council held their first meeting (through the Palm Bay Chamber) and she
appreciated City Manager Rhode and Mayor Young for their presentation, adding
that she is excited to see those meetings continue. She advised that she attended a
Florida League of Cities’ meeting and reminded all that the Conference is next
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Children’s Hunger Project and explained their program, encouraging individuals to
volunteer.
Council Member Bentley did not offer a report.
Council Member Gaylord advised that he had attended the recent Space Coast
League of Cities meeting/dinner and received a great deal of information from the
property tax presentation.
Mayor Young reported that she enjoyed the Florida League of Mayors event and was
happy to have Deputy Mayor McGuire join her. She advised that within her
Homeowners’ Association, there was an interesting problem with a resident who
removed several trees that didn’t belong to them. She stated that SJRMWD is not
going to levy a fine; however, she received information/maps from SJRWMD that she
can forward to those who are interested. She invited all to “Christmas in July” at
Hollywood Estates this coming Saturday. Mayor Young concluded her presentation
by encouraging all to participate in “Wreaths Across America”.
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MANAGEMENT REPORTS

City Manager Rhode reported that he had asked City Clerk Alexander to seek dates
from the Council for an October National Night Out event and asked the Council to let
her know which date is best.
City Attorney Cary reported that Governor DeSantis vetoed the State’s Bill to
increase the cap on sovereign immunity, which is good news for cities, as if that Bill
had passed, it would have raised all municipalities’ insurance premiums.
Council Member Adams asked City Manager Rhode for an update regarding
Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District’s work on improving drainage. City
Manager Rhode replied that the City is on their list and the City’s equipment, the
Menzi, had some mechanical issues but will continue cutting in the very near future.
Council Member Adams asked for information about the statement that Melbourne
provided concerning water quality. City Manager Rhode replied that staff continues
to receive updates and, currently, there is no indication that a boil water notice is
coming. He added that there are challenges when a utility has to convert surface
water to drinking water and the City is fortunate to be utilizing the aquifer instead.
Mayor Young asked for clarification regarding the discussion she had with the City
Attorney concerning the Live Local Act. City Attorney Cary explained that a loophole
in the law exists and a developer can receive an exemption, build the development,
and change their mind. He stated that it appears that the City will have no recourse.

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ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

______________________________
Andrea Young, Deputy Mayor
_______________________________
Meighan Alexander, City Clerk

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AGENDA ITEM
August 4, 2026, City Council Meeting
Approved for Submittal By:

__________________________________________________
Tim Rhode, City Manager
To Be Presented By:

__________________________________________________
Tom Bradford, Assistant City Manager

To:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the West Melbourne City Council

Through:

Tim Rhode, City Manager

From:

Tom Bradford, Assistant City Manager

Date:

August 4, 2026

SUBJECT
Renewal of Save Our Indian River Lagoon Interlocal Agreement

RECOMMENDATION
The Assistant City Manager recommends that the City Council:
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Local Infrastructure Surtax
Renewal of Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the City.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with signing the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Local
Infrastructure Surtax Interlocal Agreement Renewal.

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DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On September 6, 2016, the City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Brevard County
regarding the distribution of revenues derived from a half-cent sales tax to be levied for
projects and programs for the restoration of the Indian River Lagoon. The agreement was
conditioned upon approval of the sales tax by referendum, and upon an agreement regarding
equitable participation in pollution-reduction regulatory credits (“TMDL credits”) for projects
funded via the proceeds of this sales tax. Credits are distributed fairly between jurisdictions
based on the BMAP watershed where the project is located (Banana River Lagoon, North IRL,
and Central IRL), and according to a population-based distribution formula.
On November 8, 2016, a majority of the qualified electors of Brevard County voted in favor of
the referendum, and the County levied the countywide one-half cent discretionary Save Our
Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) local infrastructure surtax (the “Surtax”). The Surtax commenced
on January 1, 2017, and continued for a period of ten years and will expire December 31, 2026.
The City has completed numerous projects benefiting the Indian River Lagoon, supported inpart through SOIRL funding. Two projects currently underway are a Septic to Sewer project
converting 120 homes from septic systems to the sanitary sewer system and a Bio-Nutrient
Removal (BNR) project at the water reclamation facility that will provide improved water
quality through process and infrastructure improvements to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus in
the City’s reclaimed water supplied through the reuse distribution system for irrigation.
With the existing surtax set to expire in December 2026, staff recommends approval of this
interlocal agreement renewal. If voters approve the half-cent sales tax referendum in
November 2026, this agreement would maintain the established framework for partnership
with all Brevard County governmental agencies for the next ten years (through December 31,
2036). If voters do not approve the half-cent sales tax referendum in November, the existing
agreement will remain in effect while SOIRL allocates any remaining funds to projects that
benefit the Indian River Lagoon.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Brevard County Ordinance 2026-06 that includes Save Our Indian River Lagoon Local
Infrastructure Surtax Renewal of Interlocal Agreement

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AGENDA ITEM
August 4, 2026, City Council Meeting
Approved for Submittal By:

__________________________________________________
Tim Rhode, City Manager
To Be Presented By:

__________________________________________________
Tom Bradford, Assistant City Manager

To:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the West Melbourne City Council

Through:

Tim Rhode, City Manager

From:

Tom Bradford, Assistant City Manager

Date:

August 4, 2026

SUBJECT
Reuse District Expansion.

RECOMMENDATION
The Assistant City Manager recommends that the City Council:
Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-08 on First Reading.

FISCAL IMPACT
N/A.

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DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Reuse System Overview
The City of West Melbourne reuse district encompasses approximately 2,000 customers across 1,152
acres (1.8 square miles) of land. Only a small portion of the existing reuse district remains undeveloped
(around 1%). The entirety of this undeveloped land is zoned as Commercial Parkway District. The
Commercial Parkway zoning designation and limited amount of undeveloped land will result in very few,
if any, future connections to the reuse system within the current district boundaries. Current demand is
1 Million gallons per day (MGD) and represents approximately 45% of current sewer plant daily average
flow (2.2MGD) being reclaimed and distributed throughout the public access reclaimed water
distribution system.
System Improvements
A significant investment in the reuse system is currently underway at the City’s Water Reclamation
Facility. The project will improve the quality of reclaimed water by removing nutrients in excess of what
landscaping is able to absorb. This will be accomplished through anaerobic biological nutrient removal
improvements in the treatment process. The City has secured $10.6 million in combined grants through
the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
and St. Johns River Water Management District to fund these improvements.
Environmental
Further improving highly treated effluent from the City’s Water Reclamation Facility to produce irrigation
water, commonly referred to as “reclaimed” or “reuse” water, is strongly encouraged by regulatory
agencies such as Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and St. Johns River Water
Management District (SJRWMD). Additionally, a condition of the City’s Consumptive Use Permit, issued
by SJRWMD, requires the City to increase the volume of reuse water being produced and delivered with a
target of reaching 60% of treated effluent. This project represents the largest feasible opportunity the
City has to maximize reuse distribution given the location of properties within the City that are within
reach of existing reuse distribution system piping.
Expansion Opportunities
A study of potential expansion opportunities was conducted to determine which properties within West
Melbourne could reasonably be reached with reuse and then further evaluated for which properties
would provide the greatest increase in reuse consumption at the lowest distribution system expansion
cost. This task order would allow the City to develop plans for future system expansion to reach the City’s
Clement’s Wood Park, Westbrooke Park, Sandhill Crane Park (existing and future expansion), and Brevard
County’s Max Rodes Park. Because the City’s current reuse district is east of Minton Road, to reach the
City’s Sandhill Crane Park and Brevard County’s Max K. Rodes Park, a distribution main would need to be
extended from Wingate Boulevard, beneath Minton Road, and then continue west along Fell Road.
In support of the City’s effort to increase reuse production and distribution, staff recommends
adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-08 expanding the City’s reuse district to include the City’s Sandhill
Crane Park and Brevard County’s Max K. Rodes Park.

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ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No. 2026-08
2. Proposed Reuse District Boundary Map

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 58-371 OF CHAPTER 58 UTILITIES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST
MELBOURNE; REVISING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY’S
RECLAIMED WATER DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND
SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West
Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, that:
Section 1. Section 58-371 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Melbourne
is hereby amended in full to read as follows:
“Sec. 58-371. Establishment of reuse district.
A reuse district for the use of reclaimed water from the city’s water
reclamation facility is created. The reuse district shall include all real
property within the corporate limits of the city located south of Henry
Avenue, north of Eber Boulevard, east of Minton Road and west of
Hollywood Boulevard, exclusive of lots 18,19,20,29 and 30, 31 and 32
of the Florida Indian River Land Company Subdivision, according to
the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 164 of the Public
Records of Brevard County. Due to existing irrigation systems
connected to the city’s reuse facility, the Timber Ridge Subdivision,
the Oak Grove Subdivision, Clement’s Wood Park, Praise Cathedral
Church of God (840 Hollywood Blvd.) and New Hope Lutheran Church
(870 Hollywood Blvd.) shall also be included in the reuse district. West
Melbourne Sandhill Crane Park and Brevard County Max K. Rodes
Park shall also be included in the reuse district.”
Section 2. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall for any reason
be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining terms, provisions, clauses, sentences, or sections of
this ordinance but they shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this ordinance
shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 3. Conflict with Other Ordinances. The provisions of this ordinance shall
supersede any provision of existing ordinances in conflict herewith to the extent of said
conflict.
Section 4. Inclusion in Code. It is the intention of the City Council of the City of
West Melbourne that the provisions of this ordinance hereto shall be made a part of the City of
West Melbourne Code of Ordinances and the sections be renumbered to accomplish such
intention.
Section 5.
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ORD. NO. 2026-08
Page 2
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Melbourne, Brevard
County, Florida, this 19th day August, 2026.
__________________________________________

ANDREA YOUNG, MAYOR

ATTEST:
_______________________________
MEIGHAN ALEXANDER, CITY CLERK

Reviewed as to form and legal sufficiency:
_______________________________
John Cary, City Attorney

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AGENDA ITEM
August 4, 2026, City Council Meeting
Approved for Submittal By:

__________________________________________________
Tim Rhode, City Manager
To Be Presented By:

__________________________________________________
Tom Bradford, Assistant City Manager

To:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the West Melbourne City Council

Through:

Tim Rhode, City Manager

From:

Tom Bradford, Assistant City Manager

Date:

August 4, 2026

SUBJECT
Reuse System Expansion Design Task Order.

RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends that the City Council:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Infrastructure Engineering Group, for
design of reuse water distribution system expansion in the not-to-exceed amount of $184,766.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City’s adopted fiscal year 2026 budget includes an allocation of $280,000 for reuse
implementation/extension which would be utilized for this engineering design task order.

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DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Reuse System Overview
The City of West Melbourne reuse district encompasses approximately 2,000 customers across 1,152
acres (1.8 square miles) of land. Only a small portion of the existing reuse district remains undeveloped
(around 1%). The entirety of this undeveloped land is zoned as Commercial Parkway District. The
Commercial Parkway zoning designation and limited amount of undeveloped land will result in very few,
if any, future connections to the reuse system within the current district boundaries. Current demand is
1 Million gallons per day (MGD) and represents approximately 45% of current sewer plant daily average
flow (2.2MGD) being reclaimed and distributed throughout the public access reclaimed water
distribution system.
System Improvements
A significant investment in the reuse system is currently underway at the City’s Water Reclamation
Facility. The project will improve the quality of reclaimed water by removing nutrients in excess of what
landscaping is able to absorb. This will be accomplished through anaerobic biological nutrient removal
improvements in the treatment process. The City has secured $10.6 million in combined grants through
the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
and St. Johns River Water Management District to fund these improvements.
Environmental
Further improving highly treated effluent from the City’s Water Reclamation Facility to produce irrigation
water, commonly referred to as “reclaimed” or “reuse” water, is strongly encouraged by regulatory
agencies such as Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and St. Johns River Water
Management District (SJRWMD). Additionally, a condition of the City’s Consumptive Use Permit, issued
by SJRWMD, requires the City to increase the volume of reuse water being produced and delivered with a
target of reaching 60% of treated effluent. This project represents the largest feasible opportunity the
City has to maximize reuse distribution given the location of properties within the City that are within
reach of existing reuse distribution system piping.
Expansion Opportunities
A study of potential expansion opportunities was conducted to determine which properties within West
Melbourne could reasonably be reached with reuse and then further evaluated for which properties
would provide the greatest increase in reuse consumption at the lowest distribution system expansion
cost. This task order would allow the City to develop plans for future system expansion to reach the City’s
Clement’s Wood Park, Westbrooke Park, Sandhill Crane Park (existing and future expansion), and Brevard
County’s Max Rodes Park. Because the City’s current reuse district is east of Minton Road, to reach the
City’s Sandhill Crane Park and Brevard County’s Max K. Rodes Park, a distribution main would need to be
extended from Wingate Boulevard, beneath Minton Road, and then continue west along Fell Road. The
necessary survey work, geotechnical study, hydraulic analysis, engineering design, bidding assistance, and
engineering services during construction are included in the task order. Another staff report with
associated ordinance (2026-07) is also being presented this evening that, if approved, would formally
expand the City’s reuse district to include the additional properties.

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Proposals
The City obtained quotes from three qualified firms for engineering services for this project. After
evaluating all three proposals, staff recommends awarding a task order to Infrastructure Engineering
Group (IEG) in the amount of $184,766. The City has worked with IEG on numerous projects in the past
and has experienced no issues with their responsiveness, quality of work, or ability to deliver in a timely
manner.
Summary of Engineering Quotes
Infrastructure Engineering Group
Hanson Professional Services
Kimley-Horn

$184,766.00
$334,250.95
$245,675.00

ATTACHMENTS
1. Reuse Expansion Design Task Order Proposal - Infrastructure Engineering Group
2. Reuse Expansion Design Task Order Proposal - Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
3. Reuse Expansion Design Task Order Proposal - Kimley-Horn

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ATTACHMENT 1

EXHIBIT E-TASK ORDER
City of West Melbourne
Wingate to Max Rhodes Reclaimed Water Extension
By Infrastructure Engineering Group, LLC
I.

PURPOSE

This is a Task Order for the extension of the reclaimed water system from Wingate to Max Rhodes
as part of the Continuing Service Contract for Professional Engineering Services dated
December 19, 2023 (the "Contract") between the City of West Melbourne (hereinafter referred
to as "City" or "Owner"), and Infrastructure Engineering Group, LLC (hereinafter referred to as
"Consultant" or "IEG"), and made a part thereof. The purpose of this Task Order is to specify the
required services of Consultant to provide Professional Engineering Services when and as
authorized by City's representative. All terms and conditions of the Contract are incorporated
herein, and this Task Order, along with its attachments, is made a part of the Contract.

II. TASK DESCRIPTION
Please refer to the Scope of Work (Attachment 1) and Project Schedule (Attachment 2),
attached hereto.

Ill. COMPENSATION
Invoices shall be submitted and payment shall be made in accordance with the Contract and
Attachment 4 hereto. Compensation for all services necessary to complete the work as
described herein, shall be ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY­
SIX ($184,766.00) allowing an additional ZERO DOLLARS ($0.00) for reimbursable expenses for
a total not-to-exceed fee of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY­
SIX ($184,766.00) at the rates attached hereto. At no time shall fees exceed said amount of
compensation herein without a written and executed Task Order modification.

IV. PROCESS
The following Task Order Process shall be followed when Professional Engineering Services are
required. Consultant shall provide a complete and detailed proposal to include material and
labor, and shall submit its proposal in the following format to City for review, revision, and
approval.
Consultant, at minimum, shall be required to provide the following detail in their proposal:
Attachment 1 - Scope of Work
Attachment 2 - Project Schedule
Attachment 3 - Consultant's Project Team Members

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EXHIBIT E-TASK ORDER
Attachment 4 - Total Cost for Services
All Attachments to this Exhibit E are required for a complete Task Order to the Contract.

V. APRROVALAND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED
If the above scope and fees meet your approval, please indicate by signing in the space provided
below and return one (1) signed copy which will constitute an "Agreement and Notice to Proceed"
for the accomplishment of this Task Order.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this_

WITNESS:

_ _ day of _____, 2026.

For:

CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE

By:
Tim Rhode, City Manager
For:

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING GROUP

WITNESS:

By:
fared Francis

Thomas Vill, Principal

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EXHIBIT E -TASK ORDER
ATTACHMENT 1 -SCOPE OF WORK
The Scope of Work includes engineering design services for approximately 6,000 linear feet of
reclaimed water main as depicted in Figure 1. As identified in the 2022 Reuse Feasibility Study,
this extension will connect the reclaimed water system to two major end users that currently
rely on Consumptive Use Permits {CUPs) for groundwater or surface water irrigation: Sandhill
Crane Park {formerly West Melbourne Community Park) and the County-owned Max Rodes
Park. The design also includes extending reclaimed water service to the landscaped medians
along Minton Road for irrigation purposes, as well as a stub-out to serve the 24-acre parcel at
the southwest corner of Minton Road and Flanagan Avenue. All necessary appurtenances and
restoration required for a complete project are included in the design.
By delivering reclaimed water to these key end users, this project advances the City's strategic
objectives and supports progress toward the City's CUP target of achieving 60% beneficial
reuse of its treated wastewater effluent.
IEG will contract with subconsultants to provide utility locates and soft digs, surveying, and
geotechnical services in areas affected by this project's work. IEG will also perform preliminary
engineering to determine the hydraulic feasibility of the main extensions as well as engineering
design, permitting, bidding assistance, and limited construction services {full-time inspection
by the City), as described in the tasks below.
IEG anticipates the need for a permit with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(FDEP) and a Brevard County Right-of-Way permit for the Minton Road crossing. No other
permitting is expected and additional permitting has not been included in this task order.
Task 1 - Survey and Field Services
a) Coordinate and perform utility locates (SUE Quality Level "B") through a subconsultant
and verify utility information with utility providers.
b) Perform engineering data collection of the project route {topography, utility locations,
locations of above-ground features, etc.).
c) Coordinate and perform geotechnical investigations (through a subconsultant).
d) Perform site visits to determine existing site conditions and to validate the design.
Task 2 - Preliminary Engineering & Design
a) Determine appropriate pipe sizing based on hydraulic capacity
b) Coordinate with Brevard County to determine connection points at the park.
c) Perform preliminary engineering of the reclaimed watermains, including:
1. Preliminary horizontal and vertical alignments
2. Identify directional drill(s)
3. Identify any temporary or permanent easements required
4. Identify all permitting requirements
5. Prepare 30% level cost estimates
d) Attend a 30% design review meeting with City staff
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EXHIBIT E-TASK ORDER
Task 3 - Final Design & Permitting
a) Prepare and submit 60% design drawings and a 60% opinion of probable cost. A digital
copy of these items and up to four hard copies (half-size drawings) will be provided.
b) Attend a 60% design review meeting with the City.
c) Coordinate and perform subsurface utility investigations (through a subconsultant) of
critical utility crossings, where required for the design.
d) Incorporate 60% design review comments. Incorporate soft dig and geotechnical results
into the design.
Determine
infrastructure and connection requirements to extend reclaimed water to the
e)
property at the north-east corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Eber Boulevard to ensure
reliability and consistency with City reclaimed water standards.
f) Prepare and submit 90% design drawings, specifications, and a 90% opinion of probable
cost. A digital copy of these items and up to four hard copies (half-size drawings) will be
provided.
g) Attend a 90% design review meeting with the City.
h) Incorporate 90% design review comments.
i) Prepare and submit permit applications with exhibits and design drawings.
j) Prepare responses to Requests for Additional Information (RAls). One RAI for each
application is anticipated.
k) Prepare and submit final design drawings, specifications, and final opinion of probable
cost, with permit agency review comments incorporated into the design. A digital copy
and up to four hard copies of these items will be provided.
Task 4 - Bidding Assistance
a) Prepare final contract documents (engineering drawings and specifications) for bidding
purposes. Compile electronic files of bid documents and distribute to the City.
b) Prepare answers to bidder questions for the City to use in preparation and distribution of
bid addenda.
c) Review bids and the low bidder qualifications. Prepare a written recommendation for
award of the construction contract.
Task 5 - Construction Assistance
The City will provide daily inspection of the project construction. IEG will perform the following:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Attend the Preconstruction Meeting and construction progress meetings (5 estimated)
Review shop drawings and requests for information (RFls) submitted by the contractor (5
estimated).
Review pay applications submitted by the contractor (estimate 8 total)
Perform periodic site visits to review construction progress (estimate 8 total)
Review as-builts and closeout documents (including FDEP certifications) prepared by the
contractor.

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EXHIBIT E-TASK ORDER
ATTACHMENT 2-PROJECT SCHEDULE & DELIVERABLES
This Task Order shall commence upon Notice to Proceed and the work authorized herein shall be
completed within 270 calendar days after the issuance of Notice to Proceed. If schedule is
altered due to unforeseen delays, City's Project Manager shall be notified at once. Failure to meet
the scheduled completion date may be grounds for Termination for Default.
City's Project Manager and Consultant shall negotiate a proposed schedule for the successful
and timely completion of the project. The project schedule is listed by subtask below.

Project Substasks

Deliverables to City

Cal. Days to
Complete

Total Days
from NTP

Survey & Field Services
Preliminary Engineering & Design

Survey Data
30% plans and Cost
Estimate
City to Provide
Comments
60% Plans and Cost
Estimate
City to Provide
Comments
90% Plans,
Specifications, and Cost
Estimate
City to Provide
Comments
Permit Applications
RAIResponses

60
45

60
105

15

120

30

150

15

165

30

195

10

205

10
45

215
260

10

270

City Review of 30% Design
60% Design
City Review of 60% Design
90% Design

City Review of 90% Design
Prepare and Permit Applications
Respond to RAls / Approval of
Permit Applications**
Final Design (100%)

Final Plans,
Specifications, and Cost
Estimate

**Based on 45-day regulatory permit approval process

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EXHIBIT E-TASK ORDER
ATTACHMENT 3-CONSULTANT'S PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS
Consultant shall provide the name, title, and responsibility for each of the Consultant's
employees proposed to complete the Scope of Work identified in Attachment 1 of this Task
Order.

(Consultant to attach list of project team members for this project)
Name
Tom Vilt
Jared Francis
Kendall Karcher
Juliet Zimmerman
Mike Wilson

Title
Engineer VIII
Engineer VI
Engineer Ill
Project Coordinator
Sr. CAD Designer

Responsibility
Project Management
Civil Engineer
Engineering Analysis
Project Coordination & Permitting
CAD Design & Drafting

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EXHIBIT E-TASK ORDER
ATTACHMENT 4-TOTAL COST FOR SERVICES
Consultant shall provide a proposal with a total not-to-exceed cost for services, to include a
detailed breakdown of material and labor required to complete the Scope of Work detailed in
Exhibit E, Attachment 1. All labor and material costs for each project shall be complete and
detailed, and shall, without limitation, include and identify the number of hours of work by
category of workers/professionals performing the service and the estimated charge to City for
the reimbursable expenses applicable to the contemplated services, while adhering to the Unit
Labor Rates in Exhibit C and the Reimbursable Expense Guidelines in Exhibit D to the Contract.
(Consultant to attach proposal)
The City of West Melbourne agrees to pay and Consultant agrees to accept, for services
rendered pursuant to the scope of work described in Section E, Attachment 1, above, a lump
sum fee that shall not exceed a total of $184,766.00. The City shall periodically compensate
the Consultant a portion of the task fee based on mutually agreed upon percentages of
completion of each task. The costs for each task are as follows:

Task

Description

Fee

1

Survey & Field Services

$63,181.00

2

Preliminary Engineering & Design

$37,630.00

3

Final Design & Permitting

$49,015.00

4

Bidding Assistance

$9,155.00

5

Construction Assistance

$25,785.00

Total

$184,766.00

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FEE ESTIMATE
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TASK 3 - Final Design & Permitting
Prepare and submit 60% design drawings and a 60% opinion of probable
a cost. A digital copy of these items and up to four hard copies (half-size
drawings) will be provided.
b Attend a 60% design review meeting with the City.
Coordinate and perform subsurface utility investigations (through a
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subconsultant) of critical utility crossings, where required for the design.
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Blvd and Eber Blvd to ensure reliability and consistency with City
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Prepare final contract documents (engineering drawings and
a specifications) for bidding purposes. Compile electronic files of bid
documents and distribute to the City.
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distribution of bid addenda.
Review bids and the low bidder qualifications. Prepare a written
recommendation for award of the construction contract
TASK 4 - TOTAL HOURS
TASK 4 -TOTAL COST
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$180

$165

$150

$135

$115

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20

20

4

40

88

4

4

2

8

1

16

6

12

14

2

16

10

4

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12

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32

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4

24

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FEE ESTIMATE
Hourly Labor Breakdown Estimate

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Engineer VI

Engineer V

Engineer IV

Engineer Ill

$200

$180

$165

$150

$135

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TASK 5 - Construction Assistance
Attend the Preconstruction Meeting and construction progress meetings
15
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2
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ATTACHMENT 2

•HANSON'"

8075 Gate Parkway West, Suite 204
Jacksonville, Florida 32216

May 22, 2026
TASK ORDER
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE RECLAIMED WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of West Melbourne (City) is requesting Hanson Professional Services Inc. (Consultant) provide a
task order of professional engineering for Design and Permitting for the expansion of the city's reclaimed
water main system (Project) as well as engineering services during construction. The project consists of
replacing approximately 1,750 linear feet of an existing 6-inch reclaim water main with a new 10-inch
reclaim water main along the north side of Wingate Boulevard from the east property line of Central
Middle School, west to the intersection with Bradfordt Drive and reconnect the existing 6-inch reclaim
water main from Bradfordt Drive to the replaced 10-inch reclaim water main. From the intersection of
Wingate Boulevard and Bradfordt Drive, extend the 10-inch reclaim water main west along the north side
of Wingate Boulevard to Minton Road, directional bore a 10-inch reclaim water main under Minton Road,
and continue the 10-inch reclaim water main west along Fell Road into Brevard County's Max Rodes Park.
From the intersection of Fell Road and Minton Road, extend a 6-inch reclaimed water main south along
the west side of Minton Road to the City's Sandhill Crane Park and across Flanagan Avenue to the recently
acquired vacant parcel for the expansion of Sandhill Crane Park. This also includes extending two (2)
reclaimed water services to two sections of grass median within Minton Road for future beautification
efforts.
This task order proposal presents our scope of services and period of service/compensation amount.
I.

SCOPE OF SERVICES
TASK 1- PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
Preliminary engineering is required to prepare the necessary analysis, design and plans for bid
documents and agency permits. This task will include field review and utility coordination with utility
owners in the project area.
Task 1.1 - Survey
The survey will encompass the south right-of-way line of Wingate Boulevard to the center of right­
of-way of Wingate Boulevard, from the east property line of Central Middle School, west to Minton
Drive (SR-509), including the Wingate Boulevard and Bradfordt Drive intersection from right-of­
way to right-of-way, then routing west across Minton Road, including the Minton Road/Fell
Road/Wingate Boulevard intersection from right-of-way to right-of-way, then continuing west
along the south side of Fell Road into Brevard County's Max Rodes Park, then routing south, just
within the park property, along the west side of the existing drainage ditch in the access grass area,
then west to the north end of the existing irrigation pond. Also, routing south from the Fell Road
intersection with Minton Road, from the west right-of-way to the center of roadway, including the
islands within Minton Road. This section is also to include survey between the west right-of-way
and the north edge of the Sandhill Crane Park pond. Survey to continue routing south across
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Flanagan Avenue to the recently acquired vacant parcel at the southwest corner of Flanagan
Avenue and Minton Road. This effort will include the following:
1. All above ground topographic features and a surface to cut profiles.
2. Above ground improvements including but not limited to, above ground utilities such as
water meters/valves, sewer valves, manholes and pipe direction with elevation, power
poles, traffic, and business signs.
3. Storm sewer and sanitary sewer manholes inverts and pipe sizes.
4. Edge of pavements and concrete improvements.
5. Topography for the project limits within the public right-of-way.
6. Trees within the project right-of-way.
7. Locator test holes
Task 1.2 - Field Review
The Consultant will perform a field review of the project area to determine the optimum location
for installation of the new reclaim main. A City inspector familiar with the existing reclaimed water
system will be requested to be present with the team performing the field review.
Task 1.3 - Utility Coordination
The Consultant will contact affected Utility Owners within the project area and send one (1) set of
preliminary plans to identified Utility Owners for markup of their utilities within the project area.
Utility Owners will review and comment on the plans and provide any utility work schedules. Utility
companies that we anticipated delivering plans to include: electrical power supply, cable,
telephone, natural gas. Water and sewer service is provided by the City of West Melbourne.
TASK 2- CONSTRUCTION PLANS
The intent of this project is to extend the existing reclaim water system with new reclaim piping as well
as directional bore piping under Minton Road. All plans will be prepared in accordance with the City of
West Melbourne Utility Standards and the FOOT Design Manual. All plans and design documents are
to be prepared with Standard English values, and the roadway elements will be designed to Florida
Greenbook standards.
The efforts described below include reclaim water main analysis, reclaim water plans, traffic control
plans, utility details, project quantity calculations, opinion of probable costs, and other requirements
related to this project for a complete set of construction plans and contract documents.
Task 2.1- 60% Plans Submittal
The Consultant will prepare 60% construction plans for the reclaim water main improvements
based on review comments received from the 30% concept plans developed in Task 2.1. Related
project permit coordination/application will be initiated as part of this phase submittal. An opinion
of probable construction costs will be submitted along with this plan submittal. The index of plans
for this phase submittal will include: (Some sheets may be eliminated by combining information
on other sheets)
•
•
•

Key Sheet
Signature Sheet
Summary of Verified Utilities
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

General Notes
Project Layout
Utility Plan and Profiles
Max Rodes Park Irrigation Connection Plan
Sandhill Crane Park Irrigation Connection Plan
Utility Details
Traffic Control Plans
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plans

Task 2.2 - 90% Plans Submittal
The Consultant will prepare 90% construction plans for the reclaim water main improvements
based on review comments received from the 60% concept plans developed in Task 2.1.
Task 2.3 - Final Plans Submittal
The Consultant will prepare Final construction plans and specifications for the reclaim water main
improvements. The final construction plans will be based on the comments received from the
review of the 60% plans in Task 2.2.
Task 2.4 - Bid Documents Submittal
The Consultant will prepare a complete set of Bid Documents for the utility improvements. The Bid
Plans will be used by contractors to prepare construction bids.
TASK 3 - PERMITTING
The Consultant will prepare the necessary permit application for construction of the project. This type
of project requires a General Permit for Construction of Water Main Extensions for Public Water
Systems from FDEP under 62-555.405, FAC.

Each reclaimed water main crossing the FOOT right-of-way will require a FOOT Utility Permit
application. It is anticipated that one (1) FOOT Utility Permit application will be necessary for
construction of the project where reclaimed water mains will cross and route south along Minton Road
(S.R.509) right-of-way to extend the reclaimed water main system to the recently acquired vacant
parcel for the expansion of Sandhill Crane Park as well as the two services to the Minton Road islands.
Brevard County also requires a Right-of-Way permit application for the reclaimed water main
construction within the county.
Task 3.1- Prepare Permit Applications and Supporting Plans/Documentation
The Consultant will submit a Notice of Intent to Use the General Permit for Water Main Extensions
for Public Water Systems in accordance with the most recent regulations of the FDEP. The
Consultant will also submit an FOOT Utility Permit application in accordance with FOOT
requirements as well as submit a Brevard County Right-of-Way Permit application in accordance
with Brevard County requirements.

The Consultant will provide responses to Requests for Additional Information (RAI) from the FDEP,
FOOT and Brevard County as necessary to secure the permits. Permit application fees will be the
responsibility of the City, and the Consultant will coordinate obtaining the required fees.
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II.

PERIOD OF SERVICE/ COMPENSATION AMOUNT
Period of service and compensation amount is based upon preparing final plans and specifications
(bid documents) within 20 weeks of notice to proceed.
Charges for professional services performed by Hanson for all services listed in the Scope of Services
will be made on the basis of $334,250.95 lump sum, as detailed in Exhibit A. Billings will be issued
at least monthly, and will be based on the estimated percentage of the total Scope of Services that
has been completed.

Ill.

PROJECT SERVICES EXCLUSIONS/ OTHER
1. Additional services that may be determined/required beyond that provided herein will require
a mutually acceptable scope/fee supplement agreement prior to initiating same.

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Terms and conditions in executing the proposed task order scope of services presented herein will be in
accordance with the City-Hanson Master Consulting Services Agreement, dated May 22, 2019.
If this proposal is acceptable to you, a signature on the enclosed copy of this letter will serve as our
authorization to proceed.

PROPOSED BY CONSULTANT:

ACCEPTED BY OWNER

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

City of West Melbourne, Florida
Owner Name

Daryl R. Myers, PE
Senior Project Manager

Signature

Approved by:

Name

Signature

Title

Clinton C. Smith, PE
Name

Date
ATTEST:

Florida Disciplines Manager, Asst. Vice President
Title
5/22/2025
Date

Signature

Name

Title

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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE
CONTRACT FEE SUMMARY
RECLAIMED WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS
1. Project

Reclaimed Water Main Improvements
3. Consultant Name
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
5. Direct Labor
Project Director
Project Manager
Sr. Engineer
Engineer
Sr. Designer
CADD Technician
Sr. Clerical
Total Direct Labor
Subtotal Direct Labor

PART I - GENERAL

2. Work Authorization
4. Date of Proposal

5/22/2026
PART II - LABOR RELATED COSTS
Hourly
Estimated
Estimated
Rate
Cost
Hours
245.00
0 $
$
225.00
49
11,025.00
$
$
195 $
198.00
38,610.00
$
105.00
406 $
42,630.00
$
145.00
325 $
47,125.00
$
95.00
568 $
53,960.00
$
80.00
81 $
6,504.00
$
123.04
1,624 $
199,854.00
$
$

199,854.00

$

490.00

$

490.00 $

490.00

PART Ill - OTHER COSTS

6. Miscellaneous Direct Costs
Mileage

MISCELLANEOUS DIRECT COSTS SUBTOTAL
7. Subcontracts (Lump Sum)

TOTALS

SUBCONTRACTS (LUMP SUM) SUBTOTAL
TOTAL LUMP SUM AMOUNT (Items 5, 6, and 7)
8. Reimbursable Costs (Limiting Amount)
Route Survey to include: (Surveying)
3D DTM Topo
Above Ground Improvements
Storm and Sanitary Manhole and Inverts
SUE-3D DTM (Surveying)
Test Holes (Surveying)

$
$

Limiting Amount Total=

$

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200,344.00

133,906.95

TOTAL REIMBURSABLE COSTS
PART IV - SUMMARY
TOTAL AMOUNT OF CONTRACT (Lump Sum plus Reimbursables)
(Items 5, 6, 7, and 8)

-

$133,906.95

$

334,250.95

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May13,2026
Mr. Gregory Reed
Senior Designer
Hanson Professional Services Inc.

0: 904.418.5127
8075 Gate Parkway West, Suite 204 I Jacksonville, FL 32216

RE: Professional SUE and Survey for Reuse System Expansion Project

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12818 Dupont Circle,
Suite BSA
Tampa Florida 33626
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Phone: 813.367.0951

Cell:

727.226.4386

www.T2ue.com

Dear Mr Reed,

We are pleased to provide you with this proposal for Professional Subsurface Utility Test Holes for the above­
referenced project in Brevard County, Florida. The effort is based on the attached scope of services and project
limits identified and requested by you via email on May 8, 2026.
For this project, we will provide the following, based on the attached scope of services:
•
•
•

Topographic Survey
Subsurface Utility Designating
Subsurface Utility Locating (Test Holes)

The total not to exceed fee for these three services, based on the attached scope, will be:$ 133,906.95
Our proposal is valid for 60 days from the proposal date and includes all necessary equipment, materials, office
support, and travel time to complete this project as outlined in the attached scope of services.
T2 Utility Engineers (T2ue) is committed to diligently working to complete this project within three weeks of
written notice to proceed from you, along with an executed contract containing terms and conditions acceptable
to T2ue.
We look forward to working with you on this very important project. After reviewing this proposal, should you
have any further questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact us.
Kind Regards,

Anthony Ravenna
T2 Utility Engineers
Branch Manager - Central Florida
Tel. (727) 226-4386
Email: [email protected]

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SURVEY AND SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING
FOR
Reuse System Expansion Project
Brevard County, Florida

Project Limits:
► The limits for the Survey and Designating - Horizontal marking of existing Subsurface Utility Mains to be
performed for this project are shown on ATTACHMENT "A" outlined in RED provided to T2ue by Hanson
on 5/8/2026.

Scope of Services:
Survey:
T2 Utility Engineers {T2ue) will provide the following surveying services for this project:
►

Establish Horizontal Project Control tied to the Florida State Plane Coordinate System

► Establish Vertical Project Control tied to NAVO 88 Datum using GPS observations to establish Vertical
Project Control.
► Provide a full 3D TOPO/DTM survey of the project limits described above.
► Above-ground improvements such as valves, meters, manholes, power poles, and signs.
► Storm Sewer and Sanitary manhole inverts and pipe sizes
► Trees within the project right-of-way
► Edge of pavement and concrete improvements

Subsurface Utilities:
► T2 will attempt to provide Designating marking on the surface of the approximate horizontal location of
the existing utilities within the project limits identified in Attachment "A".
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► By selecting the appropriate electromagnetic and/or geophysical prospecting equipment to include
transmitter/receiver combinations along with single-channel Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), T2ue will
designate (detect and mark) the subsurface utility main's approximate horizontal position on the surface
using paint or flags as appropriate based on the field conditions and safety considerations.
ASCE Quality Level "A" Locating (VVH Test Holes):
► T2ue will attempt to provide up to 25 Quality Level "A" Test Holes using Non-Destructive Vacuum
Excavation to visually verify the size, color, material composition, configuration, orientation, and depth of
subsurface utility mains at potential conflict locations identified by Hanson. The Locates will be performed
as close to the identified location as possible based on site conditions and safety considerations. T2 does
not guarantee that we will be able to perform Locates on every utility, due to water table depth,
soil conditions, utility depth, truck access, and other access obstructions that may be
encountered.
►

In performing the Quality Level "A" Locating, T2ue will neatly saw cut and remove existing pavement or
other surface material (not to exceed two hundred twenty-five (225) square inches per cut). We will then
excavate the material through the cut down to the utility in a way that prevents any damage to wrappings,
coatings, tracer wires, or other protective coverings of the utility (i.e., vacuum/pressure excavations, hand
digging, etc.). This scope does not include the use of a coring machine.

►

Upon obtaining the necessary measurements on the subsurface utility, T2ue will then backfill and
compact with select material around the utility and provide a restoration of the surface pavement, within
the limits of the cut at the time of the backfill. In the event the excavation is in an area other than roadway
pavements, the disturbed area will be restored to its original condition (only within the limits of the cut)
before the excavation.

► T2ue will place suitable semi-permanent above-ground markers (i.e., PK nails, steel rods, etc.), on the
surface directly above the centerline of the subsurface utility being located. Wooden hubs or stakes are
not sufficient for this activity. Upon completion of the test hole, clean-up will be done on the work site to
an equal or better condition than before the excavation began.
Deliverables:
•

T2ue will provide an AutoCAD file containing the Topography, Quality Level "A" and "B" survey, which
will be linked to the existing survey control provided by Hanson or the Florida State Plane Coordinate
System. This will be accomplished using RTK GPS observations along with conventional survey
methods. Additionally, a test hole matrix and a test hole photo report will be included.

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NOTE: T2ue will perform these services with due diligence; however, T2ue does not guarantee
that all underground utilities can or will be detected. In areas where the equipment cannot be run
directly over the ground surface, investigation may not be possible. The combination of
Designating-Horizontal markings along with Geophysical Investigation will result in a very
comprehensive evaluation and detection of subsurface utilities within the project limits. Though
this investigation may not tell you definitively what the utilities may be in all cases, it will help to
identify the location of potential utilities, allowing for further investigation using, perhaps,
vacuum excavation. This subsequent investigation using vacuum excavation Is Not included in
the scope of services and fee proposal

ATTACHMENT "A"

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SERVICES
Hanson acknowledges that the Proposal prepared by T2 UES, Inc. ("T2ue"), along with the Terms and Conditions
("Tenns") below comprise the entire agreement between the Hanson, and T2ue (collectively "Agreement"), and
supersedes all prior or contemporaneous written and oral understandings, agreements, negotiations, representations, warranties, and communications.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES: The relationship between the parties is

that of independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture or other form of
joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the parties, and
neither party shall have authority to contract for or bind the other party in any
manner whatsoever.

SERVICES: T2ue shall provide services to the Client for the project ("Project"),
as defined in the Proposal and the Agreement, or as requested by the Client by
an agreed Order (the "Services") in accordance with these Terms.
PROJECT SCHEDULE: T2ue shall use reasonable efforts to meet the Project
schedule dates specified in the Proposal. These dates shall be estimates only.
CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES: Client shall provide/perform the following in a
timely manner so as not to delay the Services:
- Provide accurate information about the location and survey of the site
where services are to be provided.
- Cooperate with T2ue in all matters relating to the Services.
- Secure legal rights to and provide access to the Project site property and
authorize T2ue staff to access the site for activities necessary for the
performance of the Services.
- Respond promptly to any T2ue request to provide direction, information,
approvals, authorizations or decisions that are reasonably necessary for
T2ue to perform Services in accordance with the requirements of this
Agreement.
- Provide materials, data, or information that T2ue may request that is
reasonably necessary to carry out the Services in a timely manner and
ensure that such materials, data, or information provided are complete
and accurate in all material respects.
- Comply with all applicable laws in relation to the Services before the date
on which the Services are to start, including required licenses, permits,
and consents to allow T2ue to perform Services.
- Give prompt consideration and action to all communications, reports and
other documents relating to the Services furnished by T2ue and inform
T2ue in writing of decisions in reasonable time so as not to delay the
Services.
CLIENT'S ACTS OR OMISSIONS: If T2ue's performance of its obligations
under this Agreement is prevented or delayed by any act or omission of Client
or its agents, subcontractors, consultants or employees, T2ue shall not be
deemed in breach of its obligations under this Agreement or otherwise liable for
any costs, charges or losses sustained or incurred by Client, in each case, to
the extent arising directly or indirectly from such prevention or delay.
COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT: In consideration of the provision of the
Services by T2ue under this Agreement, Compensation will be made as
follows:
- Payment: Invoices for T2ue's Services shall be submitted on a monthly
basis and are payable within thirty (30) days after the invoice date. In the
event that the Client disputes any portion of an invoice, client shall notify
T2ue - of such disputed items within ten (10) days of invoice date.
Retainers/deposits shall be credited on the final invoice. Interest will accrue
on accounts overdue by 30 days at the lesser of 1.5 percent per month (18
percent per annum) or the maximum legal rate of interest allowable.
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- Failure to make any payment when due is a material breach of this
Agreement. In the event any invoice has not been paid in full within
ninety (90) days of the invoice date, T2ue shall have the right to
immediately suspend all or any portion of the Services hereunder
indefinitely, pending payment in full of such invoice(s).
- Taxes: Client shall be responsible for all sales, use and excise taxes,
and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by
any federal, state or local governmental entity on any amounts payable
by Client hereunder.
- Compensation: Client shall pay the agreed upon rates or amounts set
forth in the Proposal. If the agreement extends across multiple years, the
compensation paid to T2ue may be adjusted due to market conditions,
underlying labor costs, overhead and pricing influences.

CHANGE ORDERS: If either party wishes to change the scope or performance
of the Services, it shall submit details in writing of the requested change in a
timely manner to the other party. T2ue shall, within a reasonable time after
such request, provide a written estimate to Client of:
- the likely time required to implement the change
- any necessary variations to the compensation and other charges for the
Services arising from the change
- the likely effect of the change on the Services
- any other impact the change might have on the performance of this
Agreement
Promptly after receipt of the written estimate, the parties shall negotiate in good
faith and agree in writing on the terms of such change (a "Change Order").
Neither party shall be bound by any Change Order unless mutually agreed
upon in writing.
T2ue may charge for the time it spends assessing and documenting a request
for a Change Order on a time and materials basis in accordance with the
Proposal.

DOCUMENTS: Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing, all of the

documents prepared by or on behalf of T2ue in connection with the Services
(herein called the "Documents") will be considered Instruments of Service and
will become the property of Client upon full and final payment of the
Compensation. Any copyright of the Documents shall be retained by T2ue.
T2ue grants to Client a non-exclusive right and license to use, disclose and
reproduce the Documents solely for the purpose of the Project.

DATA AND DOCUMENT RETENTION: T2ue will retain all data and
Documents in accordance with the T2 Utility Engineers Data Retention Policy,
unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
LIMITATION OF USE: Client shall not amend, alter or revise, reuse, permit the
use of, disclose or reproduce any of the Documents for the completion of
another project or work, without first obtaining the written consent of T2ue, and
all reproductions shall include notice of this restriction.

T2ue shall have no responsibility for any loss or damage suffered by Client or
others resulting from any unauthorized use or modification of the Documents,
errors in transmission of the Documents, changes to the Documents by others.
The Documents may be relied upon by Client for design and construction work
undertaken by other parties with respect to the Project provided such parties

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T2 UES, INC.
verify the accuracy and completeness of the Documents to their satisfaction.
The Client agrees to defend, indemnify and hold T2ue harmless from and
against all claims, demands, losses, damages, liability and costs associated
therewith.
In the event any of T2ue's work product documents are modified in any
respect, without involvement and oversight of T2ue, Client agrees that any
modification is at the Client's sole risk.
In the event that Client is in default of its obligations under this Agreement,
T2ue may terminate Client's right and license to use, disclose and reproduce
the Documents upon providing written notice to Client. Client shall return to
T2ue all Documents and that no residual copies of any part of any Documents
are to be retained by the Client or other parties.

STANDARD OF CARE: The standard of care for all Services performed under

this Agreement will be the care and skill ordinarily used by members of the
subject profession practicing under similar circumstances at the same time and
in the same locality. T2ue makes no warranties or guarantees under this
Agreement in connection with the Services. T2ue makes no warranty
whatsoever with respect to the services, including any warranty of
merchantability, warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, warranty of title, or
warranty against infringement of intellectual property rights of a third party;
whether express or implied by law, course of dealing, course of performance,
usage of trade, or otherwise.

CONFIDENTIALITY: Both parties shall use reasonable efforts to keep
confidential all data and information which is marked confidential and furnished
by the respective parties under this Agreement. Confidentiality obligations shall
not apply if such data or information is wtthin the public domain, was known to
the Client or T2ue at the time of disclosure, or was rightfully obtained by Client
or T2ue on a non-confidential basis from a third party.
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in

writing, Client shall only collect and use individually identifiable information
from or about T2ue employees if such collection and use is required. Client
shall collect and use all Personal Information in accordance with applicable
federal, state or personal information protection legislation.

NON-SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES: Neither party shall knowingly solicit,

recruit, hire or otherwise employ or retain the employees of the other party
during the Term of this Agreement and for one (1) year following the
termination or expiration of this Agreement without the prior written consent of
the other party. However, neither party shall be restricted from soliciting or
recruiting generally in the media, or from hiring, without prior written consent,
the other party's employees who answer any advertisement or otherwise
voluntarily applies for hire without having been personally solicited.
For a breach of Non-Solicitation, an amount equal to twice the base annual
salary of the recruited employee at the time of their departure shall be paid by
the hiring party to the other party.

INDEMNIFICATION: To the fullest extent permttted by law, T2ue shall indemnify
and hold harmless Client from and against any and all damages, liabilities, costs
and expenses, including but not limtted to reimbursement of reasonable attorney's
fees arising out of damages or injuries to persons or property to the proportionate
extent caused by the negligence, gross negligence or willful misconduct of T2ue
or anyone acting under its direction or control or on tts behalf in the course of its
performance under this Agreement; provided that T2ue's aforesaid indemnity and
hold harmless obligation shall not be applicable to any liabiltty based upon the
willful misconduct or negligence of Client or upon use of or reliance on information
supplied by Client or on behalf of Client to T2ue in preparation of any report, study
or other written document.
Client shall indemnify and hold harmless T2ue from and against any and all
damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including but not limtted to
reimbursement of reasonable attorney fees arising out of (i) damages or
injuries to persons or property caused by the negligence, gross negligence or
willful misconduct by Client or anyone acting under its direction or control or on
its behalf in connection with this Agreement and (ii) claims, actions or demands
for environmental liability arising from, or in relation to, any condition, not
caused by the negligence of T2ue or anyone acting under its authority;

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provided that Client's aforesaid indemnity and hold harmless obligation shall
not be applicable to any liability based upon the willful misconduct or
negligence of T2ue.
The duty to indemnify does not include the duty to pay for or to provide an up­
front defense against unproven claims or allegations.
Where any claim results from the joint negligence, gross negligence, or willful
misconduct, by Client and T2ue, the amount of such damage for which Client
or T2ue is liable shall equal the proportionate part that the amount of such
claim attributable to indemnitor's negligence, gross negligence, willful
misconduct, bears to the amount of the total claim attributable to the joint
negligence, gross negligence, or willful misconduct, at issue.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES: Notwithstanding any other provision in the

Agreement, the Client agrees to limit T2ue's liability under the Agreement or
arising from the performance or non-performance of the Services under any
theory of law, including but not limtted to claims for negligence, negligent
misrepresentation and breach of contract, to the lesser of: (a) the fees paid to
T2ue for Services or (b) the maximum of remaining available insurance
provided. No claim may be brought against T2ue in contract or tort more than
two (2) years after the cause of action arose. Any claim, suit, demand or action
brought under the Agreement shall be directed and/or asserted only against
T2ue and not against any of T2ue's employees, shareholders, officers or
directors. T2ue's liability with respect to any claims arising out of this
Agreement shall be limited as provided herein to direct damages arising out of
the performance of the Services and T2ue shall not be held responsible or
liable whatsoever for any consequential damages, injury or damage incurred
by the actions or inactions of the Client, including but not limited to claims for
loss of use, loss of profits and loss of markets.

FORCE MAJEURE: If performance of the Services is affected by causes
beyond T2ue's reasonable control, the Project schedule and the Compensation
shall be equitably adjusted by mutual agreement of the parties. T2ue shall not
be liable or responsible to Client, nor be deemed to have defaulted or breached
this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of
this Agreement when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or
results from acts or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of T2ue.
These causes include, without limitation, inclement weather conditions, acts of
God, flood, fire, earthquake, explosion, governmental actions, war, invasion or
hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot, or other
civil unrest, national emergency, revolution, insurrection, pandemic/epidemic,
lock-outs, strikes or other labor disputes (whether or not relating to either
party's workforce), or restraints or delays affecting carriers or inability or delay
in obtaining supplies of adequate or suitable materials, materials or
telecommunication breakdown or power outage, or similar causes and without
the fault or negligence of the delayed party. If the event in question continues
for a period in excess of thirty (30) days, Client shall be entitled to give notice in
writing to T2ue to terminate this Agreement.

INSURANCE: T2ue shall maintain Insurance which tt deems to be reasonable
throughout the term of this Agreement. T2ue shall provide Client with
certificates of insurance upon written request.
Client assumes sole responsibility and waives all rights and claims against
T2ue for all loss of or damage to property owned by or in the custody of Client
and any items at the site or in transit thereto however such loss or damage
shall occur, unless caused by the sole negligence of T2ue.
Client agrees to maintain appropriate Property Insurance and shall require its
insurers to waive all rights of subrogation against T2ue for claims covered
under any Property Insurance that Client may carry. Such waivers shall survive
termination or discharge of this Agreement.

TERM AND TERMINATION: This Agreement will continue in effect unless

terminated by either party with thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
In the event of any termination, T2ue shall be paid for all Services rendered
and reimbursable costs incurred through the date of notice of termination. In
the event of termination, the Client shall pay all additional compensation
related to termination of the project.

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In addition to any remedies that are provided under this Agreement, T2ue may
also terminate this Agreement with immediate effect upon written notice if the
Client becomes insolvent, files a petition for bankruptcy or commences or has
commenced against it proceedings relating to bankruptcy, receivership,
reorganization, or assignment for the benefit of creditors.

NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARY: This Agreement is for the sole benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and
nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other
person or entity any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature
whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

In the event of termination, T2ue shall be paid for all Services rendered and
costs incurred by T2ue through the date of notice of termination. In the event of
termination due to the termination of the Project, the Client shall pay all
additional costs incurred by T2ue related to termination of the Project.

LEGAL CONSTRUCTION: In case any one or more of the provisions
contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid or
unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect
any other provision hereof. This Agreement shall be construed as if such
invalid or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: If requested in writing by either the Client or T2ue,
the Parties shall attempt to resolve any dispute between them arising out of or
in connection with this Agreement by entering into a management/principal
level meeting(s). The first such meeting shall occur within thirty (30) days from
the first date of the written request for such meeting.
- If a dispute cannot be settled informally between the Parties within a
period of sixty (60) calendar days from the first date of the written
request, the Parties shall enter structured non-binding negotiations with
the assistance of a mediator. The mediator shall be appointed by
agreement of the Parties.
- If the Parties are unable to reach an acceptable resolution of the dispute,
controversy, or claim through the mediation process, the Parties shall
have any and all rights and remedies available to it under this Agreement
and any and all rights and remedies at law or in equity.
- Attorney Fee Provision: With respect to any dispute relating to this
Agreement, or in the event that a lien, suit, action, arbitration, mediation,
or other proceeding of any nature whatsoever is instituted to interpret or
enforce the provisions of this Agreement, including, without !imitation,
any proceeding under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and involving issues
peculiar to federal bankruptcy law or any action, suit, arbitration, or
proceeding seeking a declaration of rights or rescission, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party its reasonable
attorney fees, paralegal fees, expert fees, and all other fees, costs, title
reports, title guarantee reports, and expenses actually incurred and
reasonably necessary in connection therewith, as determined by the
judge or arbitrator at trial, arbitration, mediation, or other proceeding, or
on any appeal or review, and all proceedings in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
T2ue shall also be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs
incurred in enforcing any award and/or judgment, in addition to all other
amounts provided by law.
ASSIGNMENT: Neither party to this Agreement shall, without the prior written

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement supersedes any and all other
agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties relating to the subject
matter of this Agreement and is the entire understanding and agreement
related thereto. This Agreement may be amended by mutual consent of the
parties in writing to be attached hereto and incorporated herein, executed by
T2ue's and the Client's respective representatives.
WAIVER: Failure by one party to notify the other party of a breach of any

provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any continuing
breach. Failure by one party to enforce any of its rights under this Agreement
shall not constitute a waiver of those rights. The waiver by either party of a
breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate as, or
be construed to be, a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any
other provision hereof.

SEVERABILITY: If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or
unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability
shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or
render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.
SURVIVAL OF PROVISIONS: The expiration or termination of this Agreement,
or any Task Order shall not affect the provisions, and the rights and obligations
set forth in which either by their terms state or evidence the intent of the Parties
that the provisions survive the expiration or termination, or must survive to give
effect to the provisions.
GOVERNING LAW: The validity of the Agreement and any of its terms or
provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the parties hereunder, shall be
interpreted and governed by the laws of the state in which the Project is
located.
Specific state statutes and regulations will be adhered to under this contractual
agreement through the use of Addendums, as appropriate.

consent of the other party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, assign
the benefit or in any way transfer any claim or obligation under this Agreement
or any part hereof. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon the parties hereto, and except as otherwise provided herein, upon their
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.

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ATTACHMENT 3

City of West Melbourne - Task Order #1
Reclaimed Water System Expansion
Describing a specific agreement between Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. ("Kimley-Horn"), and the
City of West Melbourne ("City"), in accordance with the terms of the Continuing Services Contract for
Professional Engineering Services (RFQ-2024-13-0-2024/MP), dated May 13, 2025.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The City has requested Kimley-Horn to provide professional engineering services to assist in the future
expansion of the City's reclaimed water system, to support the goals and initiatives of their Consumptive
Use Permit (CUP), issued through St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). The City's
Reclaimed Water District (also referred to as their Reuse District) receives reclaimed water from the Ray
Bullard Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). The City has identified three (3) additional parcels to include
within the Reuse District (listed below) and has requested professional engineering services for the
design of+/- 5,800 linear feet of reclaimed water main extensions to provide reclaimed service to the
aforementioned parcels.
The parcels to be added to the reclaimed water system are listed below. Please refer to Exhibit A,
provided by the City.
• Parcel A - Max K. Rodes Park, Owned by Brevard County
• Parcel B - Sandhill Crane Park (City of West Melbourne), formerly known as West Melbourne
Community Park
• Parcel R - Sandhill Crane Park Expansion (City of West Melbourne)
Additionally, the City has identified the desire to use reclaimed water to irrigate the medians within Minton
Road adjacent to Sandhill Crane Park, which includes stub outs for future connections which will be
identified by the City. The planning and design of the median irrigation system is not included within the
project scope.
Based on discussions with the City, it is the understanding of Kimley-Horn that:
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The reclaimed water main extensions will be within the Wingate Blvd, Fell Road, and Minton
Road right-of-way limits, with a connection to the existing 6-inch reclaimed water main along
Wingate Blvd, as shown in Exhibit A. The reclaimed water main is anticipated to be
approximately 5,800 linear feet. Per the City, temporary construction and/or permanent
easements are not anticipated.
The reclaimed water main will be designed to include both open cut and horizontal directional drill
(HOD) construction methodologies.
Hydraulic modeling is necessary to identify distribution main size requirements for the proposed
reclaimed main extensions, as well as identify capacity concerns in the upstream mains within the
selected route due to the identified future demands of the expanded system. The model will
analyze up to two pipe routes from the WRF to the identified connection point at Wingate Blvd, as
noted in Exhibit B (and based on the existing system layout provided by the City and shown
within Exhibit B). If according to the modeling effort, upsizing of existing reclaimed mains within
the selected route are needed, effort for the survey, geotechnical data, design, permitting and bid
assistance for that work will be considered an additional service, and can be provided with an
amendment to this task order.

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In the City's preliminary discussions with Brevard County Parks and Recreation, Brevard County
is open to the acceptance of reclaimed water for irrigation service at Max K. Rodes Park, for
areas/fields that are currently not irrigated by their master irrigation system.
It is understood that Max K. Rodes Park and Sandhill Crane Park are currently irrigated from their
onsite stormwater ponds. No changes to the existing irrigation service and existing stormwater
ponds are proposed within this task order. Reclaimed water service will be provided to the above
parcels with individual, separate points of connection (POC).
Existing reclaimed water service is provided to select parcels within the City limits. There are
currently no reclaimed water meters. It is understood that no meters will be used in the design as
well. It is anticipated that reclaimed water would be provided to the identified locations with a
RPZ/backflow preventer.
Irrigation design is not included within this task order. It is understood that the City will engage a
contractor for irrigation service past the identified point of connection at each parcel.
Reclaimed water is produced at the Ray Bullard WRF. There is a designated Reuse District within
City limits that currently receives reclaimed water for irrigation. This Reuse District is identified in
the facility's Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Operating Permit (Permit
No. FLA010332) and has been included within this task order as Exhibit C.
Currently, parcels A, B and R are not within the WRF's Reuse District. The City will update the
Reuse District limits included within the Ray Bullard WRF FDEP Operating Permit (Permit No.
FLA010332) to include these parcels. The City is currently in a renewal cycle for the facility's
operating permit. It is assumed that the facility's operating permit with the revised Reuse District
limits will be issued prior to bidding of this project, and it is the City's responsibility to update the
permit. Effort to modify the Reuse District within the facility's operating permit has not been
included within this scope of services.
In discussions with FDEP staff, the design of reclaimed water mains to service parcels within the
formal Reuse District within the WRF's operating permit is covered underneath the WRF's
operating permit, and additional permit applications are not required. No permitting through FDEP
is anticipated for this project. If FDEP permitting assistance is required, it will be considered an
additional service.
It is understood that Wingate Blvd and Fell Road are City of West Melbourne owned and
maintained right-of-ways. It is also understood that City of West Melbourne right-of-way permits,
when required, are submitted once a Contractor is engaged, through the Building Department.
Efforts for permit applications through the City of West Melbourne are not included within this
scope. It is understood the City will review and approve design deliverables as identified in the
scope of services below. If separate permits, including right-of-way permits, are needed, it will be
considered an additional service.
It is understood that Minton Road is a Brevard County owned and maintained right-of-way. A
Brevard County right-of-way permit is anticipated for proposed improvements within Minton Road.
The project is not associated with Grant Funding. No Grant Administration assistance is included
within this proposal.

Services within this task order will include surveying, geotechnical services, engineering design,
permitting support, preparation of final construction documents and limited bid assistance.

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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Kimley-Horn will provide the services specifically set forth below.
Task 1 - Preliminary Engineering
A Project Kick-Off Meeting
a. Kimley-Horn will conduct one (1) kickoff meeting with the City and their representatives at
the City's office to discuss the overall project, objectives, deliverables, and preliminary
schedule.
b. Prior to the meeting, Kimley-Horn will prepare a meeting agenda, identifying the key
discussion topics. Additionally, Kimley-Horn will prepare a preliminary project schedule for
use during the project kick-off meeting.
c. Following the meeting, Kimley-Horn will prepare and issue meeting minutes summarizing
the discussion and action items identified.
B. Data Review and Collection
a. Kimley-Horn will review data and information provided by the City for the existing utilities
and infrastructure within the project corridor. This review will include reviewing City as­
builts, record drawings and/or GIS files provided by staff.
b. Kimley-Horn will complete one (1) route walk of the proposed route to identify
constructability concerns and/or conflicts to be discussed at the kick-off meeting with the
City.
C. Hydraulic Modeling
a. Kimley-Horn will develop a reclaimed system hydraulic model using Bentley's WaterCAD
software. The model will reflect the City's backbone of the existing reclaimed water
distribution system, generally consisting of mains larger than 6-inches, and will be
developed using this City's GIS data and available as-built drawings as the basis of the
modeled pipe network.
b. Kimley-Horn will use the reclaimed water hydraulic model to identify distribution main size
requirements for the proposed reclaimed main extensions, as well as identify capacity
concerns of upstream reclaimed mains within the selected route. The proposed reclaimed
main extension pipe sizes will be incorporated into the preliminary design plans (30%
Design).
i. The 30% design does not include effort for the upsizing of existing reclaimed mains
within the selected route. If upsizing the existing mains are needed, the effort for
the survey, geotechnical data, design, permitting and bid assistance for that work
can be provided with an amendment to this task order.
c. The City will provide the following data for developing the hydraulic model:
i. Water reclamation facility as-built data including tanks and high service pumps.
ii. Operational setpoints and scheme of reclaimed storage tank and reclaimed
distribution pumps.
iii. Pump curves.
iv. Two years of reclaimed water flows and demands.
v. One week of hourly pressure logger data in season and out of season
vi. One week of hourly flow data in season and out of season.
vii. Parcel A, B and R projected demands with the identified route.
d. Kimley-Horn will create the following model scenarios in the existing system:
i. Average daily demand scenario.
ii. In season peak demand scenario.
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Kimley-Horn will validate the hydraulic model:
i. Kimley-Horn will validate the model to understand the model accuracy. The City
will be provided the model results and will be notified if additional level of accuracy
is needed to achieve with a reasonable amount of effort.
ii. Kimley-Horn will conduct an analysis of the calibrated model of the existing
reclaimed system for weak points in the system related to high velocities and low
pressures.
iii. City to provide Kimley-Horn with one (1) week of pressure logger data to use for
hydraulic model validation.
f. Following completion of the model, Kimley-Horn will summarize the results in a technical
memorandum.
D. Preliminary Engineering Drawings (30% Design)
a. Kimley-Horn will prepare 30% civil design drawings for the preliminary route review with
the City. The drawings will be for the alignment of the reclaimed mains, as well as
preliminary connection points/locations for delivery of reclaimed water. The drawings will
be in plan view only and will utilize the survey information provided in Task 6.
b. Kimley-Horn will submit the 30% Design Deliverable (30% Design Drawings) electronically
to the City for review and comments. Upon completion of the City's review of the 30%
Design Deliverable, Kimley-Horn will attend a design review meeting with City staff to
discuss deliverable comments. It is anticipated that this meeting will be virtual.
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Task 2 - 90% Design
A. Following approval of the preliminary design (30% Design Deliverable), Kimley-Horn will prepare a
90% Design Deliverable, incorporating City comments from the 30% review, and submit to the City
for review. All construction documents shall substantially comply with the current requirements of
the City of West Melbourne's Land Development Standards Manual (Version - Revised by
Resolution 2026-5). The deliverables will be prepared to a level that (if no additional comments are
made) would be sufficient for permit applications to the applicable permitting agencies.
B. Kimley-Horn will prepare 90% Design Drawings, which are anticipated to include the following plan
sheets:
a. Cover Sheet.
b. General Notes.
c. Overall Project Key Sheet.
d. Plan and Profile Sheet (1"=20' horizontal) and (1"=4' vertical) (approximately 12 sheets).
e. Reclaimed Water Service Connections Sheet (approximately 1 sheet).
f. Roadway Restoration Sheets (approximately 6 sheets).
g. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and Details (approximately 3 sheets).
h. Typical Detail Sheets (approximately 4 sheets).
C. Kimley-Horn will prepare an Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC).
D. Kimley-Horn will prepare draft technical specifications (Divisions 2 - 16, as applicable). Kimley­
Horn will also update the City's standard Bid Form and Measurement and Payment specification
sections for the proposed project. It is assumed that the City will prepare the remaining front end
specifications.
E. Kimley-Horn will submit the 90% Design Deliverable electronically to the City for review and
comments. Upon completion of the City's review, Kimley-Horn will attend a design review meeting
with City staff to discuss deliverable comments. It is anticipated that this meeting will be in person.

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Task 3 - Permitting Assistance
A Kimley-Horn will attend up to two (2) meetings with Brevard County Parks and Recreation
Department in support of this project and coordination for reclaimed water service to Max K. Rodes
Park. The meetings are anticipated to be virtual.
a. The meetings are anticipated to be after the 30% Design Deliverable review meeting with
the City and throughout design.
8. Kimley-Horn will prepare the following permit applications in support of this project:
a. Brevard County Right-of-Way Permit Application.
i. The permit and supporting documentation will be submitted electronically via email
to the County's right-of-way permitting email address.
ii. An OPCC for improvements within the Minton Road right-of-way will be provided
with the submittal. The OPCC is used by staff to calculate the Brevard County right­
of-way inspection fee for the project.
iii. Kimley-Horn will respond to up to two (2) Request for Additional Information (RAls).
Any additional RAls or meetings with agencies will be considered additional
services. All application fees shall be paid by the City.
Task 4-100% Design
A Following approval of the 90% Design Deliverable and incorporation of regulatory agency
comments, Kimley-Horn will prepare a 100% Design Deliverable and submit to City.
8. Kimley-Horn will prepare final civil drawings, technical specifications, and an updated OPCC.
Task 5 - Bidding Services
Kimley-Horn will perform the following limited bid phase services:
A Kimley-Horn will prepare a final bid package for submittal to the City that incorporates final City
comments on the 100% Deliverable, along with an updated set of bidding specifications.
8. Kimley-Horn will attend one (1) pre-bid meeting with the City for the project.
C. Kimley-Horn will prepare responses to formal questions submitted by bidding contractors to use in
the preparation and distribution of bid addenda. Distribution of the addenda is the responsibility of
the City. It is anticipated that two (2) bid addenda will be distributed by the City.
D. After final bids are received, Kimley-Horn will review the bids and bidder qualifications, and prepare
a bid tabulation. Following the review, Kimley-Horn will prepare a written recommendation for the
award of the construction contract. It is assumed that the City Procurement department is reviewing
bids and bidder qualifications for conformance with City of West Melbourne vendor requirements.
Task 6 - Surveying Services
Kimley-Horn will engage a Subconsultant to perform the following scope of services. The limits will span as
follows: The limits will encompass the full right-of-way of Fell Road and Wingate Boulevard, span 50 feet in
each direction at the intersection with Minton Road, and encompass the western half of Minton Road, from
the intersection of Fell and Minton to 100 feet past Flanagan Avenue. The full median along Minton will be
included within the limits. Refer to Exhibit D for survey project limits.
A Topographic Surveying
a. Elevations will be collected at 50' cross section intervals. The survey will be displayed at 1foot contour intervals.
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b. Substantial grade breaks, ditches, and encountered water will be detailed.
c. Above ground improvements within the subject limits will be collected, including but not
limited to above ground utilities, mailboxes, striping, signage, curbing, driveways,
sidewalks, light poles, overhead wires, and edge of pavements.
d. Accessible gravity systems, both drainage and wastewater related, will be detailed to
include pipe size, invert, and rim elevations.
e. Existing trees with a DBH of 6" or greater within the limits will be collected
f. A half ROW survey along Minton Rd will be conducted from the centerline of the road to
10 ft beyond the right-of-way on the western half of the road only.
B. Specific Purpose Right-of-Way
a. The existing right-of-way, easements, and parcels within the project limits will be mapped
per available public records or client provided information.
b. Sufficient monumentation will be located to establish the horizontal position of the subject
right-of-way.
c. Parcels contiguous to the subject limits will be labeled with parcel information.
d. Adjacent street right-of-ways along the project corridor will be included.
C. Quality 'A' Utility Locates
a. Up to Eight (8) soft digs will be performed at locations specified by the City.
b. Soft dig reports will be provided for each location performed, along with the mapping of
each location.
D. Quality 'B' Utility Locates
a. Coordination with 811 will be performed to determine all utility owners within the
subject limits
b. Subconsultant will field mark (paint & flag) public sub-surface utility mains discovered
within the project limits.
c. The entirety of the subject limits will be located using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
and marked/flagged.
d. The marked utilities will be surveyed and mapped.
Task 7 - Geotechnical Services
Kimley-Horn will engage a Subconsultant to perform the following scope of services:
A. Review readily available published geologic and topographic information. This published
information will be obtained from the appropriate quadrangle map published by the United States
Geological Survey (USGS) and the "Soil Survey of Brevard County, Florida" published by the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Conservation Service (SCS).
B. Execute a program of subsurface sampling and field testing - Ten (10) Standard Penetration Test
(SPT) borings spaced at intervals of approximately 500 feet. The borings will be performed to
depths as follows:
a. Eight (8) borings to a depth of 10 feet.
b. Two (2) borings to a depth of 20 feet (location of anticipated directional drills).
In the SPT borings, samples will be collected, and Standard Penetration Test resistances (N­
values) will be measured virtually continuously for the top ten (10) feet and on intervals of five
(5) feet thereafter.
The geotechnical borings will be located in the field using a hand-held GPS device and the plan
provided to us. The SPT borings will be performed as close as practical to the proposed water main •
alignment in readily accessible areas with our truck-mounted drill rig.
C. Visually classify and stratify representative soil samples in the laboratory using the Unified Soil
Classification System. Conduct a limited laboratory testing program to confirm soil classification and
engineering properties. Identify soil conditions at each boring location and form an opinion of the
site soil stratigraphy.
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D. Collect groundwater level measurements, including estimated normal seasonal high groundwater
levels.
E. The results of the field exploration and laboratory tests will be used in the engineering evaluations
and in the formulation of our design-level geotechnical engineering recommendations for the
project. The results of the subsurface exploration, including the recommendations and the data on
which they are based, will be presented in a written engineering report prepared and signed/sealed
by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Florida.
Information Provided by the City
A. Kimley-Horn shall be entitled to rely on the completeness and accuracy of all information provided
by the City, or the City's consultants or representatives. The City shall provide all information
requested by Kimley-Horn during the project, including but not limited to the following:
a. Signatures on permitting applications.
b. Payment of permit fees.
c. Reasonable access to the site.
d. Reasonable access to operations, maintenance and engineering staff.
e. Review of project deliverables.
f. Front-End Bid Specifications.
g. Advertisement of Bids.
h. Distribution of Bid Addendum(s).
i. AutoCAD Drawings of City design standards and details.
j. Available GIS files.
k. Available As-Built Survey Data and Record Drawings including, but not limited to, existing
utilities and drainage infrastructure within the project area, etc.
I. Land Acquisition Services (if applicable).
m. Title services associated with Land Acquisition.
n. Coordination with Brevard County Parks and Recreation.
o. Updates to Ray Bullard WRF FDEP Operating Permit for Reuse District Expansion with
current (2026) FDEP renewal cycle.
Exclusions and Additional Services
A. Services not specifically provided for in the above scope will be considered additional services
and can be performed at Kimley-Horn's contracted hourly rates. Additional services we can
provide include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Attendance at meetings and/or site visits other than those identified in the above scope of
services.
b. Environmental services and permitting (including but not limited to gopher tortoise
surveys, species assessment, wetland delineation, etc.).
c. Grant administration assistance.
d. Hydraulic Analysis/Modeling for additional future reclaimed water users, outside of the
above scope of services.
e. Reclaimed Water Feasibility Study.
f. City GIS System Modifications.
g. Roadway Design.
h. Stormwater Design or Analysis.
i. Landscape Architecture and Design.
j. Irrigation System Design.
k. Construction Phase Services.
I. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT).
m. Structural Engineering Services.
n. Surveying services above those identified in the above scope of services (including ALTA
survey services, sketch and legal descriptions for easements, etc.)

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Deliverables
The deliverables to be provided for this project include:
A. General:
a. Drawings shall be prepared on a 22-inch by 34-inch border using Consultant's standard
drawing format. All drafting will be completed using Consultant's drafting standards.
b. Meeting Minutes shall be electronically submitted.
c. Permit applications through Brevard County Right-of-Way will be submitted through
electronically.
d. All submittals to City staff will be electronically submitted. Two (2) printed sets of 22-inch
by 34-inch plans can be provided upon request.
B. Task 1 - Preliminary Engineering
a. Hydraulic Model Memorandum.
b. 30% Civil Drawings.
C. Task 2 - 90% Design
a. 90% Civil Drawings.
b. 90% OPCC.
c. Draft Project Technical Specifications.
D. Task 3 - Permitting Assistance
a. Draft Brevard County ROW Permit Application and Applicable Documents (to be provided
with 90% Design Deliverable submittal to City staff).
b. Final Permit Applications and Applicable Exhibits.
c. Draft RAI responses will be provided to the City ahead of formal resubmittal to the
regulatory agencies.
E. Task 4 - 100% Design
a. 100% Civil Drawings.
b. 100% OPCC.
c. 100% Project Technical Specifications.
F. Task 5 - Bidding Services
a. Bid Plans.
b. Bid Specifications.
c. RAI Responses/Bid Addendum.
d. Bid Tabulation.
e. Bid Recommendation.
G. Task 6- Survey Services
a. Project survey deliverables will be provided in PDF format as well as Civil 30 2024. Surveys
will be signed and sealed.
b. Field sketches and sub-surface utility report will be provided in PDF.
H. Task 7 -Geotechnical Services
a. Geotechnical Report, signed and sealed.

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PROJECT REPRESENTATIVES
Tom Bradford
Assistant City Manager
321-837-7757
[email protected]

City of West Melbourne:

Cam Staubus
City Engineer
321-837-7753
[email protected]
Alyssa Colby, P.E.
321-335-6692
[email protected]

Kimley-Horn:

Tucker Hunter, P.E.
321-343-7468
[email protected]
SCHEDULE
Kimley-Horn shall provide the services described in the above scope in a mutually agreed upon schedule.
BASIS OF COMPENSATION
Services under this Task Order provide shall not exceed a total of $245,675 in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the City of West Melbourne ("City"), in accordance with the terms of the Continuing
Services Contract for Professional Engineering Services (RFQ-2024-13-0-2024/MP) dated May 13, 2025.
TASKS
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5
6
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Preliminary Design
90% Design
Permitting Assistance
100% Design
Bidding Services
Survey Services
Geotechnical Services

FEE

FEE TYPE

$51,175
$60,225
$7,470
$7,320
$9,685
$101,800
$8,000

Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum

Lump sum and hourly fees will be invoiced monthly based upon the overall percentage of services
performed. Payment will be due within 25 days of your receipt of the invoice.

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In an effort to expedite invoices and reduce paper waste, Kimley-Horn submits invoices via email in an
Adobe PDF format. We can also provide a paper copy via regular mail if requested. Include the invoice
number and Kimley-Horn project number with all payments. Please provide the following information:

Please email all invoices to __________
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A: Project Location Map
Exhibit B: Proposed Routes
Exhibit C: Ray Bullard WRF Reuse District Map
Exhibit D: Project Survey Limits
Table A: Man Hour Estimate
ACCEPTED:
THE CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA

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TABLE A
COST ESTIMATE FOR SERVICES
PROJECT: Reclaimed Water System Expansion

SHEET:
DATE:

CLIENT: City of West Melbourne
KHA PM: Alyssa Colby, P.E.
DIRECT LABOR
Senior Professional II

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$365.00

Senior Professional I

Professional II

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$250.00

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AGENDA ITEM
August 4, 2026 City Council Meeting
Approved for Submittal By:
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Tim Rhode, City Manager
To Be Presented By:

John Cary

John Cary, City Attorney

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To:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the West Melbourne City Council

Through:

Tim Rhode, City Manager

From:

John Cary, City Attorney

Date:

July 30, 2026

SUBJECT
Ordinance No. 2026-07, Golf Carts and Low-Speed Vehicles

RECOMMENDATION
The City Attorney recommends that the City Council:
Approve Ordinance No. 2026-07 on first reading.

FISCAL IMPACT
Negligible. This ordinance creates a system of fines for violations of the ordinance: $50 for a
first violation, $100 for a second violation, and $250 for a third and subsequent violations.
Additionally, while the ordinance provides for a hearing before a hearing officer, that person
could be a special magistrate, who would be paid a fee to be determined, should the hearing
officer not be an in-house employee. Otherwise, costs of enforcement would be absorbed by
existing police resources.

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DISCUSSION
Current Situation
The city code currently provides regulations for Traffic and Vehicles in chapter 54. There are
currently seven articles, following the recent adoption of Ordinance 2026-05: In general;
Stopping, standing or parking; Off-road vehicles; Impoundment of certain vehicles; Combat
automobile theft program; Golf carts, and Micromobility and other devices.
State law generally preempts local regulations of roads through the State Uniform Traffic Control
statute in Section 316, Florida Statutes. Section 316.007, F.S., provides that the state uniform
traffic code “shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions
and municipalities therein, and no local authority shall enact or enforce any ordinance on a
matter covered by this chapter unless expressly authorized.” Section 316.008, F.S., contains a
number of explicit areas where local governments may regulate. One such area of regulation is
provided by section 316.008(7)(a), which provides that “[a] county or municipality may enact an
ordinance to permit, control, or regulate the operation of vehicles, golf carts, mopeds, motorized
scooters, electric bicycles, and electric personal assistive mobility devices on sidewalks or
sidewalk areas when such use is permissive under federal law. The ordinance must restrict such
vehicles or devices to a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour in such areas.”
Furthermore, s. 316.212, F.S., provides that golf carts are prohibited upon the public roads or
streets, but that municipalities are authorized to designate certain municipal roads for use by
golf carts upon a determination that it would be safe. This requires an individual determination
for each road as to the safety factors listed in the section. Municipalities can also authorize golf
carts on sidewalks after a safety determination and consultation with the state Department of
Transportation (DOT), but only to the extent that the sidewalks are 8 feet wide and the speed
limit for the golf carts is 15 miles per hour.
Low-speed vehicles (LSVs) are similar to golf carts, but they are street-legal according to s.
320.0847, F.S. While golf carts are allowed to travel at speeds up to 20 m.p.h., LSVs can travel
greater than 20 m.p.h., but not greater than 25 m.p.h., according to the definition in s. 320.01,
F.S., and they may only be operated on streets with a posted speed limit of 35 m.p.h. or less, in
accordance with s. 316.2122, F.S. Since they are street-legal, the city cannot prohibit them on
public roads, but they are required to be registered and insured and driven by a person with a
valid driver license, in accordance with that section of the statute, among other requirements.
Proposed Ordinance
The city council has expressed a desire to regulate golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSVs). The
ordinance relies heavily on state law, since regulating the streets and motor vehicles is generally
preempted to the state. However, the focus of this ordinance is limited to areas that the state
has expressly allowed local ordinances to regulate. As such, the definitions section relies on the
definitions provided by the state, since the state’s statutory definitions may change from time to
time, potentially making a city ordinance that attempts to define terms obsolete or even
conflicting with state statute.
Section 2 of the ordinance amends section 54-160, to change the definition of golf cart and to
add a definition for low-speed vehicle to correlate with state law.

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Section 3 of the ordinance creates section 54-163, providing regulations for the operation of golf
carts within the city. Golf carts are prohibited on public and private roads. However, community
associations can use an existing process to designate their roads for use by golf carts as long as
the posted speed of the road does not exceed 25 m.p.h. Golf carts are also prohibited on
sidewalks, bike paths, pedestrian paths, and city parks (not including parking lots). The ordinance
explicitly exempts designated golf courses.
Section 4 of the ordinance creates section 54-164, providing regulations for the operation of lowspeed vehicles (LSVs) within the city. LSVs are prohibited on public and private roads unless they
meet state requirements for use on the roads, which includes being titled, registered, and
insured. LSVs may only be driven on roads with a maximum posted speed of 35 m.p.h. and must
be driven by a licensed driver. LSVs are also prohibited on sidewalks, bike paths, pedestrian paths,
and city parks (not including parking lots).
Section 5 provides that violations of the ordinance shall be enforced in the same manner and
with the same penalties as set forth in Chapter 54, Article VII, except to the extent that a section
has a distinct penalty for violation, in which case either that penalty or the penalty and
enforcement mechanism in Article VII can be utilized, at the discretion of the code enforcement
or law enforcement officer.
Article VII of section 54 of the code contains two sections relating to penalty and enforcement.
Section 54-175 provides for enforcement by the city’s police department. Penalties are
established at $50 for the first violation, $100 for the second violation, and $250 for the third and
any subsequent violations. Section 54-176 provides procedures for issuing civil penalties. The
ordinance provides for a hearing before a hearing officer if the violator requests a hearing within
10 days of issuance of the citation. If the citation is upheld by the hearing officer, the violator
must pay the appropriate fine, as well as any cost of prosecution imposed by the hearing officer.
Appeals of the hearing officer’s decision may be appealed to the court system.

ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance No. 2026-07

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
RELATING TO GOLF CARTS AND LOW SPEED VEHICLES; AMENDING
SECTION 54-160 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF WEST
MELBOURNE, PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; CREATING SECTION 54-163,
RELATING TO OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS; CREATING SECTION 54164, RELATING TO OPERATION OF LOW SPEED VEHICLES;
CREATING SECTION 54-165, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT AND
PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND SCRIVENER’S
ERRORS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 316.008, Florida Statutes, generally provides for the authority
of local jurisdictions to regulate their own streets and rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, and other statutes authorize local
governments to regulate the use of certain devices and conveyances within their
jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, Golf Carts and Low Speed Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the use of golf carts and low-speed vehicles
cause accidents, incidents, and injuries to themselves and others through reckless use
and too-fast speeds on walkways; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the interest of the residents and
visitors of the City of West Melbourne to provide reasonable regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Melbourne has the power and
authority to enact this ordinance under the controlling provisions of State law such as, by
way of example only, the provisions of Article VIII, Section 2 of the Florida Constitution,
and Chapters 162 and 166, Florida Statutes, as well as controlling case law of the State
of Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West
Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida:
Section 1. Legislative Findings and Intent. The foregoing Recitals are hereby
ratified and incorporated as findings of the City Council and as the legislative intent of this
ordinance.
Section 2. Amending Chapter 54, Article VI, Section 54-160 of the West
Melbourne City Code. Chapter 54, Article VI, Section 54-160, of the City Code is hereby
amended as follows:
CHAPTER 54 – TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
ARTICLE VI. – GOLF CARTS AND LOW SPEED VEHICLES
Sec. 54-160. – Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:

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Golf cart shall have the same meaning, reference, and application as defined in section
320.01, Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time means a motor vehicle that is
designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational
purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.
Low-speed vehicle shall have the same meaning, reference, and application as defined
in section .320.01, Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time.
Private community means a single or multi-family community that is regulated by F.S. ch.
718 (condominiums); F.S. ch. 719, (cooperatives); F.S. ch. 720 (homeowners'
associations); or F.S. ch. 723 (mobile home parks).
Private road means:
(1) Any privately owned way or place used for vehicular travel by the owner and those
having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons,
whenever, by written agreement entered into under F.S. § 316.006(2)(b), the city
exercises traffic control over said way or place; and
(2) Any privately owned way or place on which the public has the right to travel by
motor vehicle, and over which the city exercises traffic control under F.S. §
316.640.
Section 3. Creating Section 54-163 of the West Melbourne City Code.
Chapter 54, Article VI, Section 54-163, of the City Code is hereby created as follows:
Sec. 54-163. – Operation of Golf carts.
(a)
Golf carts are prohibited on public and Private roads unless the private
community designates the private roads for use by golf carts in accordance with section
54-161; once so designated, golf carts are allowed to be driven on the Private roads within
that community in accordance with this article.
(b)
Golf carts are prohibited from being operated on sidewalks, bike paths,
pedestrian paths, and city parks, except for within vehicle parking lots and designated
vehicle ingress and egress of said parking lots. Nothing herein is intended to restrict the
use of a Golf cart within a designated golf course.
Section 4. Creating Section 54-164 of the West Melbourne City Code.
Chapter 54, Article VI, Section 54-164, of the City Code is hereby created as follows:
Sec. 54-164. – Operation of Low-speed vehicles.
(a)
Low-speed vehicles are prohibited on public and Private roads unless they
meet the requirements of section 316.2122, Florida Statutes, as amended from time to
time.
(b)
Low-speed vehicles that meet the requirements of section 316.2122,
Florida Statutes, may be driven on public or Private roads where the posted speed limit
is 35 miles per hour or less in accordance with the requirements of the State Uniform
Traffic Control statutes, and must be titled, registered, and insured.
(c)
Low-speed vehicles may only be operated on roads as set forth in this
Section and are prohibited from being operated on sidewalks, bike paths, pedestrian

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paths, and city parks, except for within vehicle parking lots and designated vehicle ingress
and egress of said parking lots.
Section 5. Creating Section 54-165 of the West Melbourne City Code.
Chapter 54, Article VI, Section 54-165, of the City Code is hereby created as follows:
Sec. 54-165. – Enforcement and penalties.
Violations of this article shall be enforced in the same manner and with the same penalties
as set forth in Chapter 54, Article VII, except to the extent that a section has a distinct
penalty for violation, in which case either that penalty or the penalty and enforcement
mechanism in Article VII can be utilized, at the discretion of the code enforcement or law
enforcement officer.
Section 6. Conflicts. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
Section 7. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall for any
reason be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining terms, provisions, clauses,
sentences, or sections of this ordinance but they shall remain in effect, it being the
legislative intent that this ordinance shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 8. Inclusion in Code; scrivener’s errors. It is the intention of the City
Council of the City of West Melbourne that the provisions of this ordinance shall be made
a part of the City of West Melbourne Code of Ordinances, and the sections and following
articles may be renumbered to accomplish such intention. Typographical errors and other
matters of a similar nature that do not affect the intent of this ordinance, as determined
by the City Clerk and City Attorney, may be corrected with the endorsement of the City
Manager, or designee, without the need for a public hearing.
Section 9.
adoption.

Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Melbourne,
Brevard County, Florida, this 19th day of August, 2026.

ATTEST:
_______________________________
MEIGHAN ALEXANDER, CITY CLERK

________________________________
ANDREA YOUNG, MAYOR
Reviewed as to form and legal sufficiency:

_______________________________
JOHN CARY, CITY ATTORNEY

1st READING: August 4, 2026
2nd READING: August 19, 2026

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