On the agenda: West Melbourne meeting — data center (Jul 21)

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
July 21, 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

4.

MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

5.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.

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.
Recommendation: 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.

B.

Request to Vacate and abandon a 20-foot-wide public utility easement
located east of Interstate 95 and west of Coastal Lane
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-13, approving the
request to vacate and abandon a 20-foot-wide public utility easement
located east of Interstate 94 and west of Coastal Lane.

C.

Ordinance No. 2026-05 – Micromobility Devices and E-Bikes.
Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 2026-05 on second reading.

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.

Regular City Council Agenda
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7.

CONSENT AGENDA
A.
B.
C.

8.

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.

ACTION AGENDA (NON-CONSENT)
A.

Establishment of Proposed 2026-2027 Millage Rate for Public Hearing
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Recommendation: 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.

B.

Appointment to Business Advisory Board
Recommendation: The City Council consider the applicant for the
Business Advisory Board.

C.

Wastewater Collection and Treatment Operations.
Recommendation: 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.

D.

Second half of the Annual Manhole Rehabilitation project of Sanitary
Sewer Manholes in the Compass Point Neighborhood in the City of
West Melbourne.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve the change
order to Insituform Technologies, LLC. through the Omnia Contract in
the amount of $72,321.14.

E.

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

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July 21, 2026
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F.

Request to re-schedule 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.
Recommendation: 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.

9.

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

AGENDA ITEM
July 21, 2026 City Council Meeting
Approved for Submittal By:
________________________
Tim Rhode, City Manager
To Be Presented By:

Christy Fischer

________________________
Christy Fischer, Planning Director

To:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the West Melbourne City Council

Through:

Tim Rhode, City Manager

From:

Christy Fischer, AICP, Planning Director

Date:

July 21, 2026

SUBJECT
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.

RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Economic Development Department recommends the following:
Motion to approve Resolution Number 2026-12, providing notice to the public of a
pending Ordinance and directing staff to develop a process for adoption of data
center project requirements and other land development regulations .

FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of advertising public hearings such as this is budgeted annually in the City Clerk’s budget.

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DISCUSSION
Data centers are intensifying concerns related to data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and a range of
environmental challenges, including high energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water
use, hazardous electronic waste, and health and safety risks. Although they serve as essential
infrastructure for today's digital economy, data centers require substantial amounts of energy and natural
resources, creating significant environmental and social impacts on the communities that depend on and
surround them.
What is a data center?
At its most basic level, a data center is a physical facility that houses computer systems and related
equipment used to process, store, and transmit digital information. Although the general concept is widely
understood, there is no universally accepted definition. Various state and federal agencies, as well as
industry organizations, define data centers somewhat differently depending on their regulatory or
operational objectives. As a result, many definitions are broad and subject to interpretation.
Federal Government
Section 453(a)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140) defines
a data center as:
"Any facility that primarily contains electronic equipment used to process, store, and transmit digital
information, which may be a free-standing structure or a facility within a larger structure, that uses
environmental control equipment to maintain the proper conditions for the operation of electronic
equipment."
To implement the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023 (Public Law 118-31), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) defines an agency data center as a facility that:
1. Is composed of permanent structures and operated at a fixed location;
2. Houses information technology (IT) equipment, including servers, high-performance computing
devices, or data storage systems; and
3. Hosts information and information systems that are accessed by users or other information
systems.
State of Florida
Section 373.203, Florida Statutes, defines a data center as:
"A facility that primarily contains electronic equipment used to process, store, and transmit digital
information, which may be:
(a) A free-standing structure; or
(b) A facility within a larger structure which uses environmental control equipment to maintain the proper
conditions for the operation of electronic equipment."
Section 373.203(4), Florida Statutes, defines a large-scale data center as:
"A single location, with a data center on site, that has an anticipated monthly peak load of 50 megawatts
or more, calculated as the highest average load over a 15-minute interval. The term does not include a

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load aggregated across multiple locations owned by the same customer. However, the term includes all
customers or other entities that have entered into a co-location or similar agreement at a single location
that otherwise meets the anticipated monthly peak load." Fifty (50) megawatts can power approximately
10,000 to 16,000 houses in Florida.
Urban Land Institute
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) describes a data center as:
"A building that houses the infrastructure supporting the world's computing functions. This building is filled
with servers that process and store the data commonly referred to as 'the cloud.'"
Major Components of a Data Center
Regardless of its size or purpose, every data center consists of two primary infrastructure systems:
Computing Infrastructure
• Central processing units (CPUs) and graphics processing units (GPUs)
• Memory chips
• Data storage devices
• Network routers
• Network switches
Mechanical Cooling Infrastructure
• Cooling systems regulate temperature and humidity to ensure reliable operation of the
computing equipment and prevent overheating.
Electricity consumption within a typical data center is distributed approximately as follows:
• Computing equipment (servers and processors): 40%
• Network and data storage equipment: 10%
• Cooling systems: 38%–40%
• Power supply systems: 10%
• Storage support systems: 5%
• Communications equipment: 5%
(Source: Data Centers and Their Energy Consumption, Congressional Research Service, May 12, 2026.)
Note: AI-focused data centers use significantly more hardware and require substantially greater electrical
capacity and cooling than other types of data centers.
Data center types
According to the Congressional Research Service Publication Data Centers and Their Energy Consumption:
Frequently Asked Questions (May 12, 2026), data centers generally fall into five (5) categories.

1. Enterprise (On-Premises or Corporate) Data Centers

Enterprise data centers are owned, operated, and maintained by a single organization to support its
internal information technology operations. These facilities are typically located on company property
and generally range from 5,000 to 50,000 square feet.
2. Edge Data Centers
Edge data centers are smaller facilities strategically located closer to end users to reduce network
latency and improve application performance. They support real-time computing, faster content
delivery, and data-intensive applications by processing information near the point of use rather than
at centralized facilities. Edge data centers generally range from 100 to 5,000 square feet.

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3. Cloud data center- Cloud data centers are operated by cloud service providers that offer

geographically distributed computing resources over the internet. These facilities enable multiple
customers to remotely access processing power, software applications, data storage, networking,
and other computing services. Cloud data centers typically range from 5,000 to 50,000 square feet.
4. Colocation (Managed) Data Centers
Colocation data centers are owned and operated by third-party providers that lease space, power,
cooling, networking, and other infrastructure services to multiple customers. Rather than
constructing and operating their own facilities, organizations rent cabinet, rack, or floor space within
a shared data center. Colocation facilities generally range from 50,000 to 600,000 square feet.
5. Hyperscale data centers – These centers are the largest and most powerful category of data centers.
They are designed to support massive cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and large-scale
internet services. A hyperscale facility typically contains at least 5,000 servers, extensive networking
infrastructure, and an electrical demand exceeding 100 megawatts (MW). These facilities generally
occupy 600,000 square feet or more, although many modern campuses are substantially larger and
may consist of multiple interconnected buildings.
Impetus for Zoning Code Change —
Many organizations operate relatively small data centers in the form of server rooms or other facilities
that function as accessory uses to their primary business operations. These facilities are typically
integrated into office buildings, hospitals, universities, corporate campuses, and industrial facilities and
generally do not create significant land use compatibility issues.
The public debate surrounding data centers primarily concerns large, stand-alone facilities, particularly
colocation and hyperscale data centers. Because of their size and operational requirements, these
facilities require substantial electrical infrastructure, extensive cooling systems, and backup power
equipment. Cooling systems alone can account for approximately 38 to 40 percent of a facility's electricity
consumption and may rely on either air-cooled or water-cooled technologies. In addition, large
mechanical equipment, backup generators, substations, and other supporting infrastructure can generate
noise, consume significant amounts of land and utilities, and create compatibility concerns for nearby
residential and commercial uses. While these facilities can represent substantial private investment, they
often generate relatively few permanent on-site jobs compared to other industrial or commercial
developments of similar size.
Ultimately, decisions regarding whether to permit data centers—and under what conditions—remain a
matter of local land use authority. Florida municipalities retain the ability to determine where enterprise,
edge, cloud, colocation, and hyperscale data centers may be allowed through their comprehensive plans,
zoning regulations, and development standards.
Shaping by Government - The following paragraphs examine the differing policy approaches of the federal
government and the State of Florida. On one hand, the federal government has adopted policies intended
to accelerate the development of large colocation and hyperscale data centers by streamlining permitting
and encouraging investment. On the other hand, Florida has acknowledged that these facilities may create
significant impacts on local infrastructure, utilities, and surrounding communities and has adopted
statutory provisions to address those concerns.

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Federal - In July 2025, the President issued an executive order aimed at accelerating the development of
data center infrastructure by reducing federal regulatory barriers. The order applies to data centers that
require more than 100 megawatts (MW) of new electrical capacity, involve construction costs of at least
$500 million, or are deemed critical to national security.
The order seeks to streamline federal environmental review and permitting processes and directs the
Secretary of Commerce to provide financial support and incentives for qualifying data center projects. It
also authorizes the Secretaries of Defense, the Interior, Commerce, and Energy to designate additional
projects as eligible for these benefits. But the order does not establish clear criteria for determining which
projects qualify. In addition, the order instructs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review
implementation of the Clean Water Act, which governs the discharge of pollutants into U.S. waters.
However, it does not establish standards or criteria related to water consumption, efficiency, or
conservation for data center operations.
The executive order does not preempt state or local authority over permitting requirements, zoning laws,
land-use decisions, utility regulation, or state energy policies. As a result, state and local governments
retain primary responsibility for regulating where and how data centers are developed.
State of Florida - Data center facilities can have significant impacts on infrastructure, including demands
on electrical power, water supply, telecommunications networks, and transportation systems, as well as
potential impacts on surrounding land uses, natural resources, public services, and the character of the
community. As a means to protect the State of Florida’s communities, during the 2026 legislative session,
the Legislature passed, and the Governor signed, Senate Bill 484 which finds that “certain land uses,
including facilities with substantial electric or other utility demands, such as data centers and other large
load customers may present unique planning, infrastructure and compatibility considerations and that
such considerations shall be addressed through local comprehensive planning and land development
regulations”. Also, Senate Bill 484 provides that “local governments shall maintain the authority to
exercise the powers and responsibilities for comprehensive planning and land development regulation
granted by law through the bill”.
The key protections that Senate Bill 484 provides to citizens regarding data centers are:
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Protect Ratepayers
o Prohibits utilities from passing data center costs, including electricity costs, onto
residential and small business customers.
o Requires large-scale users to pay their full cost of service.
o Prevents financial risk from being shifted to the public.
Empower Local Communities
o Preserves local authority over zoning, permitting, and land use.
o Allows communities to set stricter standards or deny projects.
o Ensures data centers are properly classified and regulated.
Increase in Transparency and Security
o Requires public disclosure of data center development.
o Establishes clear definitions in law to prevent loopholes.
o Prohibits utilities from serving data centers owned or controlled by foreign countries of
concern.
Strengthens Infrastructure and Environmental Requirements
o Creates a dedicated state permitting process for large-scale data centers.
o Requires the use of reclaimed water as part of permitting.

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Requires major modifications to be treated as new applications.

Differences between industrial warehouse and data centers
Data centers are not explicitly mentioned in zoning codes. Instead, they fall under the umbrella of general
industrial zoning uses, but because they store data, they are not the typical warehouse. According to the
ULI, a data center differs from industrial warehouses or factories as follows:
• Data Centers are often taller than traditional single-story warehouses.
• Data Centers require fewer employees once construction is complete so long-term impacts on
traffic, schools, and public services are minimal.
• Data Centers need fewer parking spaces and plumbing fixture counts than the typical industrial
use.
• Data Centers require more robust underground and aboveground infrastructure.
• Data Centers have external and internal electrical and mechanical equipment needs & multiple
layers of redundancy.
• Data Centers require more security measures than industrial buildings, including around the
clock, year-round surveillance and controlled access points.
Why are certain locations more suitable for Data Centers?
Data centers have unique operational, infrastructure, and site requirements that make some locations
more suitable than others. According to the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a nonprofit organization that
conducts research and provides guidance on land use and urban development, several key factors
influence site selection for data center development:
• Power Availability – Data centers require access to a reliable, high-capacity electrical supply,
often including proximity to transmission lines and electrical substations capable of supporting
significant energy demands.
• Transportation Access – During construction, data center projects generate substantial truck
traffic associated with the delivery of building materials and equipment. Convenient access to
highways and major roadways is important for construction logistics, ongoing maintenance, and
equipment replacement.
• Land Availability – Large sites are needed not only for the data center building itself but also for
supporting infrastructure, such as substations, backup generators, cooling systems, stormwater
facilities, and future expansion.
• Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure – Depending on the cooling technology employed, data centers
may require adequate wastewater infrastructure, including connections to municipal sewer
systems, on-site treatment facilities, or engineered drainage systems capable of handling
process water and stormwater.
• Water Infrastructure – Many data centers require a reliable municipal water supply to support
cooling systems. Facilities that use water-based cooling technologies may have water demands
that exceed those of typical industrial developments, making adequate utility capacity an
important consideration during site selection.
Why does the City of West Melbourne Want to regulate Data Centers?
Data centers can place significant demands on public infrastructure, utilities, and surrounding
communities. Although no site-specific applications for large-scale data centers have been submitted to
the City at this time, the City of West Melbourne is taking a proactive approach by evaluating and
establishing development standards before such projects are proposed. Developing regulations in

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advance provides greater certainty for property owners, residents, and potential developers while helping
ensure that future data center projects are compatible with the City's infrastructure, environmental
resources, and land use goals.
As part of this effort, City staff will research and evaluate the following topics:
• Water Consumption: Large-scale data centers require substantial cooling capacity, which can
result in significant water demand depending on the cooling technology employed. Staff will
evaluate potential impacts on groundwater resources, municipal water supplies, reclaimed water
availability, and sanitary sewer treatment capacity. Studies have found that some hyperscale data
centers can consume millions of gallons of water per day for cooling, potentially competing with
residential, commercial, industrial and other community water needs. In addition, reclaimed
water infrastructure is not available in all areas of the City, which could influence the suitability
of certain sites.
• Power Demand: Data centers require large and reliable electrical supplies. Staff will evaluate the
potential impacts on the electrical grid, utility infrastructure, and the availability of adequate
power to support these facilities.
• Community Impacts: Staff will consider potential nuisances associated with data centers,
including noise from mechanical equipment and backup generators, building scale and height,
visual impacts, lighting, heat generation, and other operational characteristics.
• Appropriate Zoning: Staff will evaluate which zoning districts, if any, are appropriate for data
center development and whether additional development standards or conditional approval
processes are warranted.
• Compatibility with Surrounding Uses: The City will assess how data centers can be integrated
with adjacent land uses to minimize conflicts and ensure compatibility with nearby residential
neighborhoods, commercial areas, and industrial development.
• Environmental Considerations: Staff will review potential impacts on wetlands, stormwater
systems, coastal resources, wildlife habitat, lighting, noise, and other environmental factors to
ensure compliance with applicable regulations and the protection of natural resources.
• Best Practices: Staff will research how other Florida communities and jurisdictions throughout
the United States regulate data centers, including zoning, buffering, infrastructure requirements,
performance standards, and operational criteria, to identify best practices that may be
appropriate for West Melbourne.
Conclusion
Our lives are becoming increasingly online. From e-commerce to social media and telemedicine, we’re
taking advantage of the convenience and easy access that these services offer. Unfortunately, this also
means a huge increase in the demand for data transmission and processing. That, in turn, means that we
need more data centers. And with more data centers comes more compliance obligations to mandate the
security of sensitive data, operational excellence, and sustainable practices.
The proposed six-month temporary suspension of accepting data center projects will allow staff to
research best practices and draft appropriate zoning definitions and standards to ensure that any future
development is consistent with infrastructure, land use compatibility and resource policies in our
comprehensive plan, as well as Florida Statutes and best management practices.

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RECOMMENDATION:

Motion to approve Resolution Number 2026-12, providing notice to the public of a pending
Ordinance and directing staff to develop and process for adoption data center project
requirements and other land development regulations .

ATTACHMENTS
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Data Centers in Brevard County
Issues in Other Cities
Map of Vacant Parcels 20 acres or more in size
Resolution Number 2026-12

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Attachment 1

Where are data centers located in Brevard County?
Within Brevard County there are four existing data centers (None in West Melbourne):
Facility

Address

Acreage

SD Data Center

Size of
facility
25,000 sf

Lumen Melbourne 1

60,000
sf Co-Location
with 4,000 sf
raised floor
area
4,753 sf
Co-Location

8635 Holiday Springs 6.15
Road, Melbourne, FL acres
32940
ColoBarn Melbourne 3225
Jordan
Blvd., 5 acres
Data Center
Melbourne, FL 32950

Sollensys Palm Bay

1110 W H Jackson Street, 0.42
Melbourne, Fl 32901
acres
1470 Treeland Blvd., SE, 3.7 acres
Palm Bay, FL 32909

36,810 sf

Type of
Facility
Co-Location

Co-Location

Source: https://www.datacentermap.com/usa/florida/melbourne-fl, Melbourne FL Data Centers
Staff reviewed properties within the city that were 20 acres of more with the M-1 (Light Industrial
and Warehousing) zoning district and the M-2 (General Industrial) zoning district (See Attachment
3) that might accommodate the co-locate and/or hyperscale data centers and there are very few
properties sized for these types of uses.

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Attachment 2

Examples of Data Center Development and Regulatory Responses
The following examples summarize recent data center proposals and regulatory actions in Florida
and other parts of the United States. They illustrate the range of planning, infrastructure,
environmental, and community issues that local governments have considered when evaluating
large-scale data center development.
Duval County, Florida
On September 22, 2025, NextNRG announced plans to explore the development of a 200megawatt (MW) smart microgrid on approximately 1,200 acres near Jacksonville International
Airport. The developer also indicated that an additional 400 acres could be developed as a
hyperscale data center. According to the developer, the site was selected because it offers
substantial acreage and access to existing electrical infrastructure, water service, and fiber-optic
connectivity.
Although no formal development application had been submitted, growing public concern
regarding the potential impacts of large-scale data center development prompted action by the
Duval County Board of County Commissioners. On June 8, 2026, the Board adopted a 12-month
temporary moratorium on the acceptance, review, and approval of applications for development
permits, development orders, rezonings, and site plans related to data centers, data processing
facilities, data mining operations, and cryptocurrency mining facilities.
The stated purpose of the moratorium is to allow the County time to evaluate and develop
appropriate land development regulations. During public hearings, concerns raised by residents
included environmental impacts, water consumption, electrical demand and generation capacity,
land use compatibility, infrastructure capacity, and the overall economic impacts of large-scale
data center development.
Fort Meade, Florida (Polk County)
The Fort Meade City Council approved a proposal by Stonebridge Development to construct a
$2.6 billion hyperscale data center campus consisting of approximately 4.4 million square feet on
a 1,300-acre former phosphate mine. The facility is expected to require approximately 1.2
gigawatts (GW) of electrical capacity and would be served by Duke Energy, while the City's
existing residents currently receive electric service through the Florida Municipal Power Agency.
The project has generated significant public discussion and opposition. The Southwest Florida
Water Management District has not approved the project's water use permit and has expressed
concerns that the projected water demand may be underestimated and that the City's existing
water use permit may not provide sufficient capacity to serve the proposed development.
Following the project's approval, residents filed litigation alleging that the approval process did
not comply with applicable Florida review requirements. In addition, a citizen-led effort was

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initiated to recall three members of the City Council, including the Mayor, based on their votes
approving the project.
Haines City, Florida
In November 2025, Haines City received a concurrency request seeking confirmation that
approximately 150,000 gallons of water per day would be available to serve a proposed data
center on Marion Road (State Road 544 East). City staff advised the applicant that existing water
system capacity was insufficient to meet the request.
As a result, the proposed project has not advanced while the City seeks to amend its consumptive
water use permit through the Southwest Florida Water Management District to increase available
water capacity.
Monterey Park, California
HMC StratCap applied to construct a 247,000-square-foot data center within an area surrounded
by residential neighborhoods. The closest homes were located less than 500 feet from the
proposed facility. Public reports indicated that the facility's projected electrical demand would
have exceeded the electricity consumption of the city's approximately 60,000 residents.
In response to the proposal, local residents formed the grassroots organization No Data Center
Monterey Park to oppose the development. Following significant public opposition, HMC StratCap
withdrew its application.
Subsequently, the Monterey Park City Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting new data centers
within the city. Community members have continued to advocate for a voter-approved ballot
measure that would make the prohibition more permanent and prevent future councils from
reversing the policy. Supporters of the initiative cite concerns regarding air quality, drinking water
resources, public health, and the potential effects on electricity demand and water supplies.

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Attachment 3

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Attachment 4

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA,
PROVIDING NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PENDING ORDINANCE
AND DIRECTING STAFF TO DEVELOP AND PROCESS FOR
ADOPTION AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR DATA CENTER
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS.

WHEREAS, IN 1997, the City Council adopted Ordinance 98-01, adopting the Land
Development Regulations; and
WHEREAS, during the 2026 legislative session, the Legislature passed, and the Governor
signed, Senate Bill 484, which became a law through Laws of Florida Chapter 2026-65, which
finds that certain land uses, including facilities with substantial electric or other utility demands,
such as data centers and other large load customers may present unique planning,
infrastructure and compatibility considerations and that such considerations shall be addressed
through local comprehensive planning and land development regulations; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 484 provides that local governments shall maintain the authority
to exercise the powers and responsibilities for comprehensive planning and land development
regulation granted by law through the bill; and
WHEREAS, recent amendments to State Statutes:
1. Created Section 163.326, Florida Statutes, specifying that local governments
maintain home rule authority over comprehensive planning and land
development regulations relating to large load customers, and prohibit a large
load customer from being considered an electric substation; and,
2. Amended Section 373.203 Florida Statutes, creating the definition for “data
centers”; and,
3. Provided an exception to allow an extension of certain confidentiality
protections; and,
4. Created Section 366.043, Florida Statutes, requiring public utilities to provide
certain minimum tariff and service requirements for large load customers;
requiring large load customers bear the costs of service and that such costs are
not shifted to the general body of ratepayers
5. Created Section 373.262, Florida Statutes, requiring the use of reclaimed water
for a large-scale data center.

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WHEREAS, data center facilities can have significant impacts on infrastructure, including
demands on electrical power, water supply, telecommunications networks, and transportation
systems, as well as potential impacts on surrounding land uses, natural resources, public
services, and the character of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Melbourne Land Development Code does not currently
contain specific regulations, standards, or definitions addressing the unique characteristics and
impacts of data center facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary to temporarily suspend
acceptance of applications for data center facilities in which appropriate regulations, standards,
and definitions can be developed through a comprehensive public process involving the
Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City staff is directed to prepare and process an ordinance to create land
development regulations to require evidence of and ensure compliance with the development
of a data center or large load customer criteria; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 98, Article III, Division 12 establishes the principal uses and
structures permitted by right and uses permitted by conditional use approval within the M-1
(Light Industrial and Warehousing District) zoning district which is being considered as a
potential data center district; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 98, Article III, Division 12 establishes the principal uses and
structures permitted by right and uses permitted by conditional use approval within the M-2
(General Industrial) zoning district which is being considered as a potential data center district;
and
WHEREAS, the goal is to have such pending ordinance considered and adopted within
six (6) months from the effective date of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, property owners and developers should be aware that provisions of the
pending ordinance not yet adopted by the City may be applied to any proposed development
and/or development order application delayed until the adoption and effectiveness of such
ordinance; thus property owners and developers should not rely on existing land development
regulations in making investment and development related decisions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council in good faith determines that this Resolution is in the best
interest of the City and its residents and promotes the health, safety and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of West Melbourne.
Florida that:

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SECTION 1. The above recitals constitute legislative findings of the City Council and are
incorporated herein as material provisions by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City staff is directed to prepare and process an ordinance to create land
development regulations to require evidence and ensure compliance with the data center or
large load customer criteria. The City hereby implements the “pending legislation doctrine”
regarding such pending ordinance, and property owners and developers are hereby placed on
notice of the same and of the recitals set forth in this Resolution.
SECTION 3. The City shall not accept applications or engage in pre-submittal activities
for data center facilities, including but not limited to planning applications, building permits,
engineering permits, or other development applications related to data center facilities for a
period of six (6) months from the effective date of this resolution.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
MELBOURNE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA THIS 21st DAY OF JULY, 2026.
________________________________
ANDREA YOUNG, MAYOR
_______________________________
MEIGHAN ALEXANDER, CITY CLERK
Approved as to form and content:
By:

_________________________
John Cary, City Attorney

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AGENDA ITEM
July 21, 2026, City Council Meeting
Approved for Submittal By:
________________________
Tim Rhode, City Manager
To Be Presented By:

Christy Fischer

________________________
Christy Fischer, Planning Director

To:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the West Melbourne City Council

Through:

Tim Rhode, City Manager

From:

Christy Fischer, Planning Director

Date:

July 21, 2026

SUBJECT
Approve vacating a 20-foot wide by 405 feet in length public utility easement

RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Director recommends that City Council approve the following motion:
Approve Resolution No. 2026-13 vacating a 20-foot wide by 405 feet in length public utility
easement described as being on Parcel ID # 27-36-34-00-1, as identified by the Brevard County
Property Appraiser, and located east of Interstate 95 and west of Sheridan Lakes Subdivision.

FISCAL IMPACT
The applicant will pay the cost of the legal advertisement and recording the resolution to abandon the
easement (Case VAC-2026-01).

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DISCUSSION

General Explanation of Easements –
Easements on private property give another entity the right to enter and use part of the private property
for a stated purpose. An easement is not the same as a building setback, nor is it a right of way. The
reason that easements exist is to allow utility companies, government agencies that provide services or
other organizations, to traverse the easement, meaning to go on private land in specified slivers of land.
The most common easement is a “public utility and drainage easement” which allows the utility
companies and drainage systems to co-exist in specified areas of property with legal access to utility
systems. The City requires that commercial and industrial lots have a 20’ foot wide easement usually noted
with dash lines on land surveys on the property.
Applicant’s Request: The subject easement was established in 1994 by West Melbourne Industrial Center,
Inc., but the site was never developed. The vacant parcel is now proposed for development by Frontline
Coastal Industrial. However, the easement is not needed by Frontline Coastal Industrial since the utilities
(water and sewer) will be extended from the south from Coastal Lane to serve the parcel. Private drainage
is not required to be an easement for private on-site development. Furthermore, there is no need to
extend utilities to the east or west through this parcel since Interstate 95 is to the west and to the east is
fully developed Sheridan Lakes subdivision. See the image below, highlighted area. Aerial depicts the
approximate location on the parcel where the 20’wide by 405 feet in length easement is located.

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Background—
The process to diminish a part or all the easement is called a vacate of public easement. There is a process
in the City Codes modeled after what the Florida Statutes dictates how the vacate of easement is
processed for counties. Staff determines if there are utilities in the easement, then coordinates with the
specified utility providers that have rights to the easement, to determine if abandoning a part or all the
easement will result in issues with maintaining underground or above ground infrastructure including
drainage. Then if the results are favorable and there is no issue with existing infrastructure within the
easement, staff brings the request to Council for action since it is a public easement, advertises the public
hearing and records the resolution authorizing the abandonment of all or part of the easement.
This request was submitted by the developer on behalf of the property owner to vacate and abandon a
20-foot-wide x 405-foot-long public utility and drainage easement located along the southern portion of
an undeveloped/vacant parcel identified by the Brevard County Property Appraiser as Parcel ID 27-36-3400-1. The easement extends east to west (see Attachment 1, Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2026-13) and was
established in 1994 to provide a designated corridor for utilities or drainage to support future
development after the construction of the interstate divided the original property in the 1960’s.
The property is currently owned by Endless Summer of Brevard Inc. and is under contract for purchase
and development by Frontline Coastal Industrial. As part of the preparation of the site's civil engineering
plans for a proposed industrial warehouse, including the layout of the building, parking areas, and
driveways, the developer identified the existing public utility easement as unused and determined that it
conflicts with the proposed site design.
The easement is located in the southern portion of the property rather than along its perimeter, where
utility corridors are typically more advantageous for providing service connections to adjacent properties
and infrastructure. As noted previously, the property has remained vacant for many years, and its
configuration has changed significantly over time. The original parcel was divided by the construction of
Interstate 95, and its northern boundary was further modified in 2020 when right-of-way was acquired
for the construction of the St. Johns Heritage Parkway/Ellis Road interchange.
As a result of these changes, the central and southern portions of the property represent the most
developable area of the site. The unused public utility easement is located within this buildable area,
where it unnecessarily restricts the proposed development.
Public utilities - A public utility easement is meant for water, sewer, drainage or any other utility to be
installed. This easement extends from east to west between Interstate 95 and Coastal Lane right-of-way
and is not used for the vacant property nor has the potential new development identified a need for
water, sewer, drainage or other utilities in the location of the easement.
Applicant:

Kelly Delmonico (acting on behalf of the property owner, Hugh Bohne, Endless
Summer of Brevard Inc.)

Location:

Parcel ID 27-36-34-00-1, as identified by the Brevard County Property Appraiser

Current Easement:

Approximately 20 feet wide and 405 feet in length

Reason for

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Request:

The applicant is requesting the city to vacate the utility easement (20’ x 405’)
since the easement is not used or needed.

Staff Analysis—
The process for accomplishing the removal of easements or portions thereof in any local government in
Florida is to “vacate the easement(s)”. The City of West Melbourne further protects against harm to public
or private utility and infrastructure by requiring that the City Council at a public meeting determine
whether to authorize or deny the request (Land Development Regulations Section 64-92).
Utility Inquiry Step
Utility companies and local governments request easements on private property to provide designated
corridors for water, sewer, electric, communications, and stormwater drainage infrastructure, as well as
to preserve space for future utility installations. Staff obtained written responses from all affected utility
and infrastructure providers regarding the presence of any existing facilities within the easement and
whether they had any objections to its vacation. A utility easement is a designated portion of private
property that grants public entities the legal right to access, maintain, repair, or replace public
infrastructure.
Utility Company

Florida City Gas
AT&T
Spectrum
Florida Power & Light
Energy Transfer (Florida Gas Transmission)
City of West Melbourne Water and Sewer
City of West Melbourne Public Works (drainage)

Response

No objection
None received*
No objection
No objection
No objection
No objection
No objection

*If the City did not receive an objection letter from these companies, it was assumed that the company did not
have any current or future needs that would require this portion of the easement to be retained.

Staff contacted all affected public and private utility providers, and no objections were received regarding
the proposed easement vacation. The utility providers confirmed that there are no existing or planned
facilities within the easement area.
Adjacent properties:
Interstate 95 and Sheridan Lakes (a developed subdivision in which all lots are connected to the City of
West Melbourne water and sewer and are serviced by electric and other utilities).
City Code Citation: Section 64-88 to Section 64-92, Vacations and Abandonments provides the process
and authorization for the abandonment. Notification and advertisement have occurred.
Conclusion:
The proposed vacation of the 20-foot-wide by 405-foot-long public utility easement has been reviewed
with the affected utility providers, City staff, and the City Attorney. The utility providers have confirmed
that they have no existing or planned facilities within the easement area and have expressed no objection
to vacating the easement. Since this is a public utility easement on private land and the east-west
placement unnecessarily restricts development, staff supports the vacate of the public utility easement.

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RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Director recommends that City Council approve the following motion:
Approve Resolution No. 2026-13 vacating a 20-foot wide by 405 feet in length public utility
easement described as being on Parcel ID 27-36-34-00-1, as identified by the Brevard County
Property Appraiser, and located east of Interstate 95 and west of Sheridan Lakes Subdivision.

ATTACHMENTS
1.
2.

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Aerial of the property with the public utility easement shown
Resolution Number 2026-13 with Exhibit A identifying the easement to be vacated

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~540 ft

~390 ft

Attachment 1

Approximate location of the easement

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A (20) FOOT WIDE
PUBLIC UTILITY EASMENT LOCATED ON PARCEL ID: 27-36-34-00-1
AS IDENTIFIED BY THE BREVARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
AND LYING WITHIN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 27 SOUTH, RANGE 36
EAST, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED
HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a request has been made upon the City of West Melbourne to vacate
and abandon a public utility easement located on Parcel ID: 27-36-34-00-1 as identified
by the Brevard County Property Appraiser and as described herein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 64-209 of the City Code, notice of a public hearing
was duly advertised and mailed to abutting property owners and utility companies; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing, the City Council has found and determined that
it is in the best interests of all concerned that the public utility easement herein be vacated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST MELBOURNE, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
Section 1. Vacation and Abandonment. A 20-foot wide 405 feet in length
public utility easement located on Parcel ID: 27-36-34-00-1 as identified by the Brevard
County Property Appraiser and lying within Section 34 Township 27 South, Range 36
East, Brevard County Florida, being more particularly described as follows, is hereby
vacated, and abandoned:
A STRIP OF LAND 20 FEET IN WIDTH, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS
DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 27 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, RUN N00°07'07"WALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID
SECTION 34, A DISTANCE OF 1,244.18 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 34, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF
BEGINNING OF THE CENTERLINE OF A 20' WIDE EASEMENT, LYING
10 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
CENTERLINE, THENCE S89°26'36"W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID SE 1/4, SE 1/4, OF SAIDSECTION 34, A DISTANCE OF 404.33
FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
INTERSTATE 95 (STATE ROAD 9), SAID POINT BEING THE TERMINUS
OF THE CENTERLINE OF EASEMENT.
The said public utility easement is also shown in the sketch on Exhibit A to
this Resolution.

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Section 2. Publication of Notice of Adoption. Pursuant to Sec. 64-210 of the
City Code, the City Clerk is hereby instructed and directed to publish notice of the
adoption of this Resolution one (1) time within thirty (30) days following its adoption in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City.
Section 3. Recording in Public Records. Pursuant to Sec. 64-211 of the City
Code, the City Clerk is hereby instructed and directed to record the proof of publication
of notice of the public hearing, the resolution adopted by the City Council, and the proof
of publication of the notice of adoption of the resolution pursuant to the preceding section
of this Resolution, in the public records of Brevard County, Florida.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
completion of the recording of public records as provided in the preceding section of this
Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED This 21st Day of July, 2026.

By: ___________________________
Andrea Young, Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
By: ________________________________
Meighan Alexander, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency:
_______________________________
John Cary, City Attorney

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AGENDA ITEM
July 21, 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 16, 2026

SUBJECT
Ordinance 2026-5, Micromobility Devices and E-Bikes

RECOMMENDATION
The City Attorney recommends that the City Council:
Approve Ordinance 2026-5 on second 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 six articles: In general; Stopping, standing or parking; Off-road vehicles; Impoundment
of certain vehicles; Combat automobile theft program; and Golf carts.
State law generally preempts local regulations of roads. 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.”
Individual provisions within chapter 316 also provide exceptions to the general preemption of
traffic laws. For example, section 316.2128, F.S., provides that, “[a] local government may adopt
an ordinance providing one or more minimum age requirements to operate a motorized scooter
or micromobility device and may adopt an ordinance requiring a person who operates a
motorized scooter or micromobility device to possess a government-issued photographic
identification while operating the motorized scooter or micromobility device.” That section also
provides that local governments may adopt an ordinance governing the operation of
micromobility devices and motorized scooters on streets, highways, sidewalks, and sidewalk
areas that are under the local government’s jurisdiction, a departure from the general
preemption over vehicles travelling on streets and roads. So, an ordinance could regulate these
devices on city streets, but not state or county roads.
Proposed Ordinance
During recent meetings, members of the City Council have expressed a desire to regulate
micromobility devices, including e-bikes, due to their continued use on the streets and sidewalks
of the city, which in some cases are being operated recklessly. 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 creates section 54-171, establishing a purpose for the ordinance.
Section 3 of the ordinance creates section 54-172, providing definitions, which are generally cross
referenced to the statutory definition.
Section 4 of the ordinance creates section 54-173, providing two general prohibitions: first,
Miniature Motorcycles and Off-highway Vehicles may not be operated on any city street; and
second, no Regulated Device (which includes e-bikes, micromobility devices, off-highway
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vehicles, mopeds, and electric personal assistive mobility devices) may be operated in any city
park other than ingress and egress into a parking lot.
Section 5 of the ordinance creates section 54-174, providing for some permitted uses. To
summarize:
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Bicycles: Providing consistency with regulations in state law, but requiring bicycles
operated at nighttime to be equipped with a lamp and rear reflectors.
Micromobility devices: May be operated on a designated street and bicycle path and
sidewalk, however speed is limited to 15 MPH on any sidewalk; pedals may not be
removed nor may the propulsion system be modified. In accordance with state law,
micromobility devices may be operated where bicycles are allowed. While operated at
night, the device must have a lamp and rear reflectors. When operated on a sidewalk,
right-of-way must be yielded to pedestrians, and must audibly signal when overtaking a
pedestrian. Helmets must be worn by riders under the age of 16. Finally, class 3 electric
bicycles (e-bikes equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is
pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance with the e-bike reaches 28 MPH) must be
operated by a person 16 years or older, with a valid photo ID.
Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Devices: These are devices such as Segways, and
they are limited under the ordinance to roads and streets where the speed limit is 25 MPH
or under, or a marked bicycle path, or any street where bicycles are allowed, consistent
with Florida law, or on a sidewalk, as long as the rider yields the right-of-way to
pedestrians and provides an audible signal before overtaking a pedestrian.
Mopeds: Not allowed on any city sidewalk or bicycle path.
Regulated devices (e-bikes, micromobility devices, off-highway vehicles, mopeds, and
electric personal assistive mobility devices) may not be operated in a reckless manner,
which is defined with several criteria, including exceeding 15 MPH on a sidewalk and
exceeding 5 MPH when overtaking or passing a pedestrian.

Section 6 of the ordinance creates section 54-175, which 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. It is also a violation
for a parent or legal guardian to allow a minor to operate a Regulated Device in violation of
the ordinance, and creates a rebuttable presumption that a minor who violates the article
was permitted to do so by the parents or legal guardians. Any time a minor violates the
ordinance, whether issued a citation or a warning, a notice must be sent to the parent or legal
guardian, and the parent or legal guardian may be subject to a civil penalty under the
ordinance.
Section 7 of the ordinance creates section 54-176, which 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.

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ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance 2026-5

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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 54175, 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.
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, Micromobility Devices and E-Bikes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the use of Micromobility Devices and EBikes 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. Creating Chapter 54, Article VII, Section 54-171 of the West
Melbourne City Code. Chapter 54, Article VII, Division 13, Section 54-171, of the City
Code is hereby created as follows:
CHAPTER 54 – TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
ARTICLE VII. – MICROMOBILITY AND OTHER DEVICES
Sec. 54-171. – Purpose.

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The purpose of this article is to provide for regulations of micromobility devices, EBikes, and other specified devices and conveyances on municipal streets, sidewalks, and
other areas of the city.
Section 3. Creating Section 54-172 of the West Melbourne City Code.
Chapter 54, Article VII, Section 98-172, of the City Code is hereby created as follows:
Sec. 54-172. – Definitions.
Words, terms, and phrases used in this article shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning: Any term used in this article that is not specifically defined
herein, but that is defined in s. 316.003, Florida Statutes, shall be defined
consistent with that section.
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.
Miniature Motorcycle shall have the same meaning, reference, and
application as defined in section .316.2128, Florida Statutes, as amended from
time to time.
Off-highway Vehicle shall have the same meaning as that term is defined
in sections 261.03(5) and 317.0003(6), Florida Statutes, as amended from time
to time.
Regulated Device shall mean an electric bicycle or e-bike, as defined by
class in section 316.003(23), Florida Statutes, a micromobility device, offhighway vehicle, moped, electric personal assistive mobility device.
Section 4. Creating Section 54-173 of the West Melbourne City Code.
Chapter 54, Article VII, Section 54-173, of the City Code is hereby created as follows:
Sec. 54-173. – Prohibitions.
(a) Except as provided for in this article, it shall be unlawful for any Miniature
Motorcycles or Off-highway Vehicles to be operated, driven, or used upon any
street under the city’s jurisdiction.
(b) No Regulated Device is authorized to be in, driven on, or operated in or
on, any city park other than for the sole purpose of ingress and egress to a
parking lot servicing a park by way of a city street, sidewalk, or pedestrian path
upon which a Regulated Device is authorized to be used by this article.
Section 5. Creating Section 54-174 of the West Melbourne City Code.
Chapter 54, Article VII, Section 54-174, of the City Code is hereby created as follows:
Sec. 54-174. – Permitted Uses. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
in this article, the following specified devices may be operated on municipal
streets, subject to the following requirements, conditions, and restrictions:
(a) Bicycles: Bicycles shall be operated consistent with section 316.2065, Florida
Statutes. Bicycles may be operated on a designated bicycle lane, street, bikeway, and

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sidewalk consistent with this article and state law. When being operated upon the
portion of a street used for vehicular traffic, all traffic rules must be obeyed by the
operator of the bicycle. A bicycle operated at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp
on the front exhibiting a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the
front and a lamp and reflector on the rear each exhibiting a red visible light visible from
a distance of 600 feet to the rear. All safety lights shall be on and operational when the
bicycle is operated at nighttime.
(b) Micromobility Device: A Micromobility Device shall be operated as required in
this article and state law. A Micromobility Device may be operated on a designated
street and bicycle path and sidewalk consistent with this article and state law. In
addition to the provisions of section 316.2065 and 316.20655, Florida Statutes, the
following requirements shall be applicable for the legal operation of a Micromobility
Device upon designated bicycle paths, streets, and sidewalks.
(1)
A person may not operate at a speed greater than fifteen (15) miles
per hour upon any sidewalk.
(2)
The pedals of an electric bicycle or e-bike shall not be removed and
the modification of the propulsion system either physically or by way of software
modifications shall be deemed a violation of this article. The removal of the
pedals of an electric or e-bike shall be deemed to convert such device to an Offhighway Vehicle and shall be grounds for the issuance of an additional citation
for violating this article.
(3)
An operator may ride a micromobility device where bicycles are
allowed, including, but not limited to, streets, highways, roadways, shoulders,
bicycle paths, or multiuse paths, and shall obey all applicable traffic laws.
(4)
A Micromobility Device operated at nighttime shall be equipped with
a lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from a distance of at least 500
feet to the front and a lamp and reflector on the rear each exhibiting a red visible
light visible from a distance of 600 feet to the rear. All safety lights shall be on
and operational when the bicycle is operated at nighttime.
(5)
On a sidewalk, the person operating the device must yield the rightof-way to pedestrians and gives an audible signal before overtaking or passing a
pedestrian at a speed of no greater than five (5) miles per hour.
(6)
A person who is under the age of 16 years may not operate, ride, or
otherwise be propelled on a Micromobility Device or an Electric Personal
Assistive Mobility Device unless the person wears a bicycle helmet that is
properly fitted, that is fastened securely upon his or her head by a strap, and that
meets the standards of the America National Standard Institute (ANSI Z Bicycle
Helmet Standards), the standards of the Snell Memorial Foundation (1984
Standard for Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling), or any other nationally
recognized standards for bicycle helmets which are adopted by the Department.
(7)
The operation of any class 3 electric bicycle upon any street in the
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operating a class 3 e-bicycle shall be required to produce a valid State of Florida
identification to verify proof of age.
(c) Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Device: An Electric Personal Assistive
Mobility Device may be operated in accordance with the following:
(1) On a road or street where the posted speed limit is twenty-five (25) miles
per hour or less.
(2) On a marked bicycle path or lane.
(3) On any street or road where bicycles are permitted.
(4) At an intersection, to cross a road or street even if the road or street has
a posted speed limit of more than twenty-five (25) miles per hour.
(5) On a sidewalk, if the person operating the device yields the right-of-way
to pedestrians and gives an audible signal before overtaking or passing a
pedestrian at no a speed of no greater than five (5) miles per hour.
(d) Moped: Mopeds shall not be operated on any sidewalk or bicycle path in the
city.
(e) No Regulated Device permitted hereunder and operated upon any city street
shall be operated in a reckless manner. For purposes herein, “Reckless” shall mean
operating such a device in one or more of the following manners:
(1)At a speed in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour upon any sidewalk; or
(2)In willful or wanton disregard for the safety of other persons or him- or
herself; or
(3)So as to cause an unreasonable risk of harm or person or property of
others on the city’s streets and sidewalks; or
(4)Failing to slow to such speed as is required to safely pass a person who is
on the sidewalk; or
(5)Failing to provide an audible signal before passing a pedestrian; or
(6)Operating at a speed of greater than five (5) miles per hour when or
passing a pedestrian; or
(7)Operating without both operational front and rear lights between sunset
and sunrise; or
(8)Operating without a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet when
required by Florida law; or
(9)Doing a “wheelie” or other trick or maneuver in a manner or close
proximity to others so as to cause risk of harm injury to others; or
(10)
Operation in a manner other than is reasonable and prudent under
the conditions existing at the time, having regard to the actual and potential
hazards then existing.

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Section 6. Creating Section 54-175 of the West Melbourne City Code.
Chapter 54, Article VII, Section 54-175, of the City Code is hereby created as follows:
Sec. 54-175. – Enforcement.
(a) Violations of this article shall be enforced by the city’s police department.
At the sole discretion of the officer, a warning may be issued to the operator of
the regulated device.
(b) Any person violating this article shall be fined $50.00 for the first
violation, $100.00 for the second violation, and $250.00 for the third and each
subsequent violation.
(c) Permitting unauthorized minor to drive: No person shall cause or
knowingly permit his or her child or ward under the age of 18 years of age to
operate a Regulated Device in violation of this article. In the event that a person
under the age of 18 has been issued a previous warning or citation, a
rebuttable presumption shall exist that the parent or guardian knowingly
permitted such child or ward to operate a regulated device in violation of this
article.
(d) In the event a person under 18 years of age is warned or issued a
citation for a violation of this article, a copy of the warning or citation shall be
mailed to the “Parent or Guardian” of the minor who committed the violation,
with a notice that a warning or citation has been issued to the person, and as
the parent or guardian of such person, the parent or guardian may be subject to
a civil penalty as prescribed by this article as well.
Section 7. Creating Section 54-176 of the West Melbourne City Code.
Chapter 54, Article VII, Section 54-176, of the City Code is hereby created as follows:
Sec. 54-176. – Proceedings governing payment of civil penalties and
proceedings to enforce payment.
(a) Any person issued a citation pursuant to this article, shall answer the citation by
either of the following procedures within ten (10) days after the date of issuance of the
citation:
(1) Payment of the penalty indicated on the citation may be remitted to the
police department, pursuant to the directions on such citation; or
(2) A hearing before a hearing officer may be requested by the person
receiving such citation for the purposes of presenting evidence. To request a
hearing within ten (10) days of the issuance of the citation, the person receiving
the citation should take the citation to the office of the Chief of Police, and a
hearing will be scheduled for the person at which the hearing officer will
determine whether a violation has been committed. Any person who requests a
hearing who does not appear in accordance with the citation directions shall be
deemed to have waived all grounds to contest the citation and shall be deemed
to have admitted to the violation.

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(b) Upon receipt of a completed citation, the Chief of Police shall notify the person or
persons listed on the citation of its issuance if there has been no response to the
citation pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. Such notice shall be sent via regular
mail and shall inform said person or persons concerning the nature and location of the
violation and direct compliance with either of the alternatives specified in subsection (a)
of this section within ten (10) days after the date said notice is mailed, according to the
Chief of Police’s records.
(c) If the payment of the penalty is not received or a hearing requested within the
ten-day period specified herein, the Chief of Police shall cause the person listed on the
citation to be served with a notice requiring payment or attendance at a hearing at a
time and place specified in such notice. Such notice shall be sent certified mail, return
receipt requested, to the address listed on the citation. If the certified letter is returned
undelivered, then the notice shall be personally delivered by a member of the police
department. Posting on the front door of the residence located at the address listed in
the citation shall be deemed personal delivery if no answer at the residence occurs. Any
finding of a violation by the hearing officer shall include a fine as prescribed herein and
all costs incurred by the city in bringing the matter before the hearing officer, including
but not limited to the administrative costs, personnel time, attorney fees, magistrate
fees, and all other costs of prosecution. Any final determination of a violation by the
hearing officer may be enforced pursuant to subsection (e) below.
(d) If the hearing officer finds that a violation occurred and assesses the fine, or if the
violator does not contest the citation as provided under this section, and the violator fails
to pay the applicable fine, the hearing officer may enter an order imposing the fines
previously set, plus costs of prosecution;
(e) The city may use any of the below methods to enforce the order, ruling, and
finding of the hearing officer:
(1) A certified copy of the rendered order imposing a civil penalty and costs
may be recorded in the public records and enforceable in court as a judgment for
damages. Should the city pursue an action for damages, the respondent shall be
responsible for prejudgment interest, court costs, expenses incurred in enforcement
and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the city for enforcement and litigation.
(2) The city may, as an additional remedy, refer unpaid ordered fines and
costs to a debt collection agency for collection, including notice to credit bureaus.
Any collection fees, including any attorney’s fees, paid to a collection agency shall
be in accordance with applicable law.
(f) Appeals. A party may appeal a decision of the hearing officer to the circuit court
as provided by the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, but in no case any later than
30 days from the rendition of such decision. For purposes herein, rendition shall mean
the date it is stamped filed by the City Clerk.
(g) Satisfaction of fines. Fines established pursuant to this section may be
discharged and satisfied by paying the amount specified by the hearing officer, together
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satisfaction of the fine in the public records. When such fine has been paid, the city shall
execute and shall record a satisfaction, discharging the fine in the public records.
Section 8. Conflicts. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
Section 9. 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 10. 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 11. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Melbourne,
Brevard County, Florida, this 21st day of July, 2026.

ATTEST:
_______________________________
MEIGHAN ALEXANDER, CITY CLERK

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

_______________________________
JOHN CARY, CITY ATTORNEY

1st READING: June 16, 2026
2nd READING: July 21, 2026

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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 WORKSHOP
MINUTES
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Andrea Young called the workshop to order at 5:00 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, Stephen Phrampus, and Helen Voltz.
Also present: City Manager Tim Rhode, City Attorney John Cary, Human Resources
Director Jennifer Curran, Police Chief Michelle DiGiorgio, Finance Director B. Keith
Smith, Public Works Director Mark Piccirillo, City Clerk Meighan Alexander, Systems
Administrator Christian Arsenault, and members of the public.
2.

BUDGET WORKSHOP – DRAFT CITY OPERATING BUDGET, ANNUAL
UPDATE OF FIVE YEAR STREET MAINTENANCE PLAN, AND
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 REPLACEMENT VEHICLE
PURCHASES

City Manager Rhode provided a presentation, explaining that Brevard County will be
providing exact valuation information to the City in July. He noted that the City
currently has a large budget due to the significant infrastructure capital projects that
are ongoing and those that will be coming in the near future.
City Manager Rhode displayed a general fund revenue pie chart, pointing out that ad
valorem taxes are 21.64%, which is less than some other communities. He then
displayed the general fund expenditures, which he noted was different from past
years due to the capital projects. He reviewed the top 10 projects, as follows:
• Continued New Water Plant Construction
• Treatment Plant Process Improvements (Bio-Nutrient Removal)
• New Industrial Injection Well
• Henry Avenue Reconstruction
• Future NW City Park Land Acquisition
• Public Works Administration Building at Water Plant Site
• New Community Development Building/Council Chamber
• Sheridan Road Neighborhood Septic to Sewer
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John Rodes Looping
Parks Systems Master Plan Improvements

Council Member Phrampus asked how long the Henry Avenue reconstruction would
take. City Manager Rhode replied that it is difficult to give an exact number of days;
however, staff anticipates the impact to drivers will be in the 90-day range. He stated
that if funds to replace the box culvert are received, that project will happen first.
City Manager Rhode explained the allocation of $500,000 for road pavement
projects. Discussion ensued concerning various projects and staff’s plan to ensure
that traffic is not significantly negatively impacted.
City Manager Rhode announced that with regard to staffing, there are no additional
positions. He noted that the Construction Inspector position will be reporting to the
Capital Projects Manager to provide assistance with the larger projects. He advised
that the budget proposes a 4% salary increase for general employees and through
the police negotiations, their contract allows for 7%. He stated that the Consumer
Price Index varies from 3.8% and 4.2% and raises will be considered during each
employee’s evaluation.
City Manager Rhode advised that the Building Department will be purchasing two
SUVs; the Police Department will purchase nine vehicles; and the Water Production
Department will purchase two service trucks. Council Member Phrampus asked how
many Criminal Investigation Division officers are employed. Police Chief Michelle
DiGiorgio replied that the City has three active detectives.
City Manager Rhode reviewed the upcoming budget events for the calendar.
City Manager Rhode discussed the millage rate and provided information concerning
the estimated revenue that could result from several levels of the millage rate. He
explained that the current rate of 1.8151 results in a tax of approximately $544
annually for a $300,000 home. He advised that the full report will be provided by the
County in the near future.
Council Member Bentley asked how many condominium units are part of the City’s
tax base this year. City Manager Rhode replied that there are approximately 720
new units. Council Member Bentley asked if those units receive homestead
exemption. City Manager Rhode stated that the individual owners can apply for that
designation.
Finance Director B. Keith Smith advised that the rolled back rate is actually 1.7842 in
the presentation; however, the value calculation is correct.
Council Member Adams asked if the Hollywood Boulevard widening project is still on
the 2028-29 schedule. City Manager Rhode replied that Brevard County still has the
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currently have the funds for this project. He further explained that some projects that
are not the City’s projects are included on the list to make the community aware.
Council Member Adams remarked that she anticipates the County will eventually ask
the City to provide funding. City Manager Rhode concurred.
City Manager Rhode remarked that the City still has the second lowest millage rate of
the Brevard County cities, with only Grant-Valkaria being lower. He provided a chart
concerning comparison back to 2017. He thanked Finance Director Smith and staff
for their diligence.
3.

RECESS

The City Council recessed the workshop at 5:40 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
June 16, 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, Stephen Phrampus, and Helen Voltz.
Also present: City Manager Tim Rhode, City Attorney John Cary, Police Chief
Michelle DiGiorgio, Finance Director B. Keith Smith, Public Works Director Mark
Piccirillo, Jacobs Project Manager Brian Mascher, City Clerk Meighan Alexander,
Systems Administrator Christian Arsenault, and members of the public.
2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

Mayor Young led the audience in the pledge of allegiance, followed by a moment of
silent meditation.
3.

PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

Introduction of New Employees.
Public Works Director Mark Piccirillo introduced Streets and Drainage Division
employees, Heavy Equipment Operator John Dumas and Maintenance Worker Quinn

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Serpa; and, Parks and Landscape Maintenance Worker Cho Kantaphone. Each
employee offered brief remarks.
4.

MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

None at this time.
5.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

None at this time.
6.

PUBLIC FORUM

Lacey Villareal, 3165 Burdock Avenue, announced that she is running for office. She
provided information concerning her qualifications and experience.
Debra Sandberg, 2432 Woodfield Circle, came forward to discuss the maintenance of
a landscaping island on Minton Road and Heritage Oaks Boulevard. She stated that
her HOA (Woodfield) is not responsible for the island; however, Brookshire HOA was
supposed to take care of the front island. She remarked that the island is overgrown.
Deanna Brandon, 9000 Wedgewood Place, reported that she is representing
neighbors of the Greenwood Village Condominiums and alleged that significant funds
were loaned to a vendor by the Condominium Association. She stated that the
Association is not reporting documents properly and will not allow the residents to
view the records. She advised that she has photographs of the problems with the
buildings’ structures. Ms. Brandon stated that when she reported the issue to the
Police, no law enforcement agency is taking responsibility, and they did not receive
the public records they had requested.
Council Member Adams asked if the City has the ability to work with a Condominium
Association with regard to its finances. City Manager Rhode replied that the
Department of Professional Business Regulations might be the proper agency
concerning this assertion. He asked Police Chief Michelle DiGiorgio to discuss the
matter with Ms. Brandon.
7.

CONSENT AGENDA

Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026.
Deputy Mayor McGuire moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member
Phrampus seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (7-0).

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8.

ACTION AGENDA (NON-CONSENT)

Replace Stolen Aluminum Buildable Panel Trench Box.
Public Works Director Piccirillo explained that there was an apparent theft of City
equipment when staff discovered many pieces missing from the trailer where the
buildable panel is stored. He explained that the insurance company provided a
reimbursement for the stolen items; however, the cost to purchase the parts is
$34,140.40. He noted that the actual fiscal impact is closer to $9,000, due to the
insurance company paying the claim.
City Manager Rhode stated that there will be significant security for the Water Plant
when finished; however, there is a challenge with having so many contractors exiting
and entering a construction site. He stated that the facility is now secured with a lock
system so only the general contractor has the key and the City has added cameras.
Council Member Phrampus moved to award the contract to Allen Trench Safety
Corp. in the amount of $34,140.40. Council Member Voltz seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously (7-0).
Repair 10-inch Sanitary Force Main located at The Luminary Apartments – Palm
Crossing.
Director Piccirillo reported that in the Luminary Apartments, there is a 10” force main
under the parking lot that is leaking. He advised that Jacobs was able to install a
repair band; however, when the pipe was exposed to do so, it was found that there
were numerous gouge marks on the pipe. He noted that the repair will require
excavation and then the installation of an “insert-a-valve” will allow the force main to
remain operable. Three bids were received and Danus Utilities will perform the repair
and Florida Flow Control will provide the insert-a-valve.
Council Member Adams moved to approve and award the contract to Danus Utilities
to repair the 10” sanitary force main and excavate to expose the 10” sanitary force
main for an insert-a-valve to be installed by Florida Flow Control. Council Member
Bentley seconded the motion.
Council Member Bentley asked about the gouge marks. Jacobs Project Manager
Brian Mascher stated that the sanitary pipe was installed prior to any other utilities
being underground. When the developer was performing construction projects, a
contractor could have exposed it and must have struck it accidentally. City Manager
Rhode added that the City’s pipe runs through that property and was in place first.
All voted in favor of the motion.

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Request to re-schedule 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 Meighan Alexander provided a report, noting that Brevard County
Supervisor of Election’s office had contacted the City to use the Veterans Memorial
Complex for the primary election scheduled for Tuesday, August 18. City Manager
Rhode reported that National Night Out is also scheduled for the Regular Council
Meeting of August 4; therefore, the Council could reschedule National Night Out to
the August 19 date.
Council Member Adams moved to table the item to the next Council Meeting,
following discussion of the matter at the Council Workshop. Council Member Gaylord
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (7-0).
Ordinance No. 2026-05 – Micromobility Devices and E-Bikes.
City Attorney John Cary provided a report concerning this proposed Ordinance. He
reported that the State’s Bill was presented to Governor DeSantis yesterday and the
lobbyist believes it will become law without signature, which means the law will be
effective on July 1.
City Attorney Cary explained the various provisions of the Ordinance, noting that the
State preempts all counties and municipalities from acting when it concerns the rules
of the road; however, vehicles on sidewalks can be regulated. He advised that
language was included that indicates that we will adopt the State’s law in the future.
He noted that bicycles have to have lights or reflective devices on them. He noted
that the speed included in the proposed ordinance is 10 mph on the sidewalk within
50 feet of a pedestrian.
City Attorney Cary read the proposed ordinance by caption, 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.

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Council Member Phrampus noted that the third bullet point is missing a word. City
Attorney Cary stated that it should read “roads and streets.” Council Member
Phrampus asked if the language concerning moped regulations should be included,
as they are not permitted. City Attorney Cary replied that it could be removed.
Council Member Phrampus stated that he believed that as mopeds do not have
pedals, they should not be included; however, language concerning their regulations
should also be removed. City Attorney Cary concurred.
Council Member Phrampus remarked that State law allows golf carts, but we do not
list them in this Ordinance. City Attorney Cary replied that there is a separate
ordinance that addresses golf carts; however, he stated that it could be included in
this ordinance, as well. Council Member Phrampus stated that he would appreciate
including the golf cart language. He mentioned that with regard to Low Speed
Vehicles (LSV), they should not be allowed on the road if they are unregistered.
Council Member Bentley stated that he would be in favor of reducing the speed of 10
mph when approaching a pedestrian to 5 mph. He added that the regular speed limit
on a sidewalk without a pedestrian should be increased to 20 mph, due to the miles
of long stretches of sidewalks throughout the community that rarely have pedestrian
traffic. He remarked that 10 mph is very slow for regular riding. Council Member
Bentley also noted that sounding a device when you are coming toward an individual
seems antagonistic; however, coming from behind seems appropriate.
Council Member Phrampus asked how the speed limit is enforced. Police Chief
Michelle DiGiorgio replied that law enforcement will use LIDAR or Radar in the same
manner that vehicle speed is tracked. He replied that 10 mph seems too fast when
you approach a pedestrian.
Council Member Bentley stated that traveling 15 mph on a sidewalk and reducing to
5 mph when you approach a pedestrian seems appropriate.
Deputy Mayor McGuire asked if these regulations include bike lanes, as well. City
Attorney Cary stated that the bike lanes are on State roads.
Council Member Gaylord asked for the regulations for handicap mobility scooters.
City Attorney Cary stated that he would review the State’s regulation. Council
Member Gaylord asked if the City would be preventing those mobility scooters from
the parks, as well. Chief DiGiorgio advised that the State does not include those
types of scooters in the regulations. Council Member Adams noted that, generally,
handicap mobility scooters do not exceed 10 mph.
Council Member Adams asked if minors are the majority of the riders of these
devices. Chief DiGiorgio replied that most are juveniles. Council Member Adams
asked if the parents are responsible. City Attorney Cary replied that it creates a
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parents can provide credible testimony that would convince a judge, the fine could be
removed.
Council Member Adams asked if the City would be responsible for public education
on this matter. City Manager Rhode replied that we would hope that the Governor will
sign it so that it gets noticed in the media. He stated that the City will definitely
educate the public once this matter is legislated. Council Member Adams remarked
that she assumes a helmet is required. Chief DiGiorgio replied that helmets are
required for riders under 16 and would be enforced.
Council Member Phrampus noted that a third offense would incur a fine of $250 and
asked if confiscation would be the violation for future offenses. City Attorney Cary
stated that confiscating items can be allowed with police seizures, but not usually
with civil citations.
Council Member Phrampus moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No.
2026-05, adding language for unregistered low-speed vehicles and golf carts, the
slower speed of 5 mph for overtaking and passing pedestrians, and having 15 mph
as the maximum speed. Deputy Mayor McGuire seconded the motion.
Mayor Young suggested that the City work with the schools for education, as many
riders in her neighborhood are students who are competing with dogs being walked
and pedestrians.
Discussion ensued regarding ingress and egress of parks, considering Westbrooke
Park where the sidewalk continues directly through the Park. City Attorney Cary
noted that they would have to walk their e-bikes and standard bicycles would be able
to travel through the park.
Council Member Adams suggested that the City evaluate the connection gaps of the
sidewalks throughout the City. City Manager Rhode stated that staff can do this,
starting at the schools and moving outward through the City.
All voted in favor of the motion.
Lennar Avenue West Sanitary
Reimbursement Agreement.

Sewer

and

Water

Service

Extension

City Attorney Cary reported that this item concerns an agreement wherein the City
allows the developer to construct the utility in order to connect to the City’s water and
sewer system. He noted that they are upgrading the pipes, as part of their
development, to assist with capacity due to the residential project being constructed.
The City will reimburse them for the cost of the improvements and they shall provide
the City with a Bill of Sale upon completion.

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Deputy Mayor McGuire moved to approve the Sanitary Sewer and Water Service
Extension Reimbursement Agreement for the Avenue West development by Lennar
Corp. Council Member Phrampus seconded the motion.
Council Member Phrampus asked if the reimbursement would be for the upgrades.
City Manager Rhode stated that the upgrade is for the bigger pipe – from four-inch to
six-inch, which is a significant distance of pipe.
All voted in favor.
9.

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

Council Member Gaylord reported that he attended the Space Coast League of Cities
(SCLOC) dinner hosted by the City and he thanked the City Clerk, City Manager, and
staff for throwing a great event.
Deputy Mayor McGuire stated that she did not have a report.
Council Member Phrampus asked if the tour of Brevard County’s Emergency
Operation Center was still scheduled for Thursday. City Attorney Cary replied that it
was and he would follow-up with details for the Council.
Council Member Voltz stated that she, too, enjoyed the SCLOC event, adding that
the Mayor did very well. She noted that she attended former U.S. Congressman Bill
Posey’s funeral, which was very well attended.
Council Member Adams reported that she felt that staff did a great job at the SCLOC
dinner. She thanked Human Resources Director Jennifer Curran for the recent City’s
Wellness Event, as she found it very educational. She stated that she had heard that
a recent event at the Field of Dreams went well, due to the upkeep of the park.
Council Member Adams noted that she had a discussion regarding the Heritage
Oaks landscape island with the City Manager who is working on a resolution. She
asked City Attorney Cary for an update with regard to the data centers.
City Attorney Cary stated that he is working with Planning Director Christy Fischer
and should have information with regard to the data centers at the July Council
meeting.
Council Member Bentley did not offer a report at this time.
Mayor Andrea Young stated that she felt the SCLOC dinner went very well and
thanked staff.
10.

MANAGEMENT REPORTS

City Manager Rhode stated that he did not have a report this evening.

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City Attorney Cary did not offer a report.
11.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
______________________________
Andrea Young, Mayor
_______________________________
Meighan Alexander, City Clerk

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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 SPECIAL WORKSHOP
MINUTES
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Police Department Training Room
2290 Minton Road, West Melbourne, Florida
1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Andrea Young called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m.
The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Young, Deputy
Mayor Alexis McGuire, Council Members Diana Adams, Pat Bentley, Austin Gaylord,
Stephen Phrampus and Helen Voltz.
Also present: City Manager Tim Rhode, City Attorney John Cary, Assistant City
Manager Tom Bradford, City Clerk Meighan Alexander, and members of the
audience.
2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

Mayor Young led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.
3.

DETERMINATION OF JUSTIFICATION

Council Member Diana Adams moved to determine that this Workshop is justified.
Council Member Helen Voltz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (7-0).
4.

TOPICS:

New Building Discussion
City Manager Tim Rhode introduced the item, noting that the challenge facing interior
designers is that a product will be selected by a client and then it changes by the time
it is ordered.
Project Manager Luke Larson, representing Tsark Architecture, came forward and
discussed the recognition plaque, which will be raised letters on bronze.

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Colors and Finishes: Discussion ensued concerning the colors for public facing
areas and the Council Chamber. Mr. Larson showed the different types of
flooring. He pointed out the glass façade and their suggestion as to where the
dedication plaque would go into the interior area. He also mentioned that it could
be installed in the front lobby. He pointed out where they believe the photographs
of the Council Members would be placed.
Council Member Voltz remarked that she did not like the photos being installed
above the television screen. Council Member Phrampus remarked that the initial
interior area might be appropriate. Mayor Young stated that she likes the plaque
and the photographs being placed where suggested. Council Member Adams
stated that she likes the plaque in the area suggested and has no preference with
regard to the photographs. Council Member Gaylord asked if there is an area
above the door. City Manager Rhode explained that the door is glass and there is
not sufficient space above. Council Member Gaylord asked if the photos could be
placed in the initial interior area due to the curved surface. Mr. Larson replied that
an accent wall could be installed. City Manager Rhode stated that 60% of the
area is glass and the photos could be hung on the back wall.
Council Member Phrampus suggested having the photos displayed on the
television. City Manager Rhode remarked that, traditionally, the photos are hung,
as other information is displayed on the television during the day.
While the consensus of the Council was to install the plaque on the wall before
the Chamber doors, several members of the Council wished to see samples of
where the photos could be hung. Council Member Voltz stated that she would
like the photographs to be hung, not displayed on a screen. Council Member
Phrampus remarked that the decision could be made when the project is further
along.
Discussion ensued regarding the color of the entryway. Assistant City Manager
Tom Bradford pulled up the previous rendering and City Manager Rhode
reminded the Council that previous comments indicated that the Council felt it was
“busy”. Mr. Larson remarked that they could make the stripes thicker. Deputy
Mayor McGuire stated that she did not like the yellow color included and the
stripes should be only the varying shades of blue. Council Member Bentley stated
that he preferred one color. Mayor Young and Council Member Voltz liked the
stripes as is. Council Member Adams stated that with the stripes, photos should
not be hung above the screen.
Mr. Larson explained how the stripes are installed. He provided a sample of the
thickness of the material used to create the stripes. Council Member Bentley
suggested painting the stripes. Vice President of W&J Construction Daniel
Herman noted that the panels cost approximately $17,000 and painting would be
far less. City Manager Rhode stated that the panels were removed from the
project, but they can be installed if the Council wishes.

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Council Member Phrampus stated that it is easier to change if painted. Council
Member Gaylord noted that he prefers the solid color. Mayor Young stated that
the pattern draws attention. Council Member Adams stated that without the
texture, the colors would not be as bold. Mayor Young noted that sound would
also be absorbed through the panels, which is positive. Council Member Bentley
suggested that only three varying shades should be considered, approximately
two feet wide; otherwise, it will look too “busy”.
Mr. Larson mentioned that a moss wall could also be installed, which he said
would be zero maintenance. Council briefly discussed the concept and Mr.
Larson was asked to return with a proposal and see what the Council’s opinion is
at that time. City Manager Rhode stated that staff will return in the future with
various options.
Mr. Larson provided an example of the field tile and the colors that would be
included. He also explained that there will be a recessed projector inside the
dome that will project the City’s logo. He pointed out the various areas where the
field tile would be installed. Council Member Phrampus suggested that the lighter
tile be installed in the entrance and asked if the tiles are slippery when wet. Mr.
Larson stated that the tiles are rated for wet areas.
Mr. Larson began reviewing the interior of the Council Chamber. He provided a
rendering of the various colors. Two different colors of carpet - a lighter blue field
carpet and the dais and surrounding area on the elevated podium and ramp will
be a darker blue. He provided samples for their review. He also provided a
sample of the clear and frosted glass. He noted that the roll shades will be
automatic. Discussion ensued regarding colors of the blinds.
Council Member Phrampus asked the shade of the wall. Mr. Larson replied that it
would be a bright white. Council Member Phrampus suggested there be a slight
contrast. Council Members Bentley, Phrampus, Gaylord, and Voltz all suggested
that a contrast would be best and they liked the dark gray for the shade.
Mr. Larson began discussion concerning the wood on front of the dais, the
surface on top of the shelf, and the surface to write on. He noted that the writing
surface has a swirl that will hide scratches and the top will be brighter. He stated
that the wood for the dais will be the same wood for the window casing.
Discussion regarding the different shades. Council Members seemed to prefer a
“cherry” color and most members ultimately chose the color swatch “Spanish
Mahogany – 921-TG”. The Council liked the sample of the white top and swirled
top for the surfaces.
City Manager Rhode asked the Council about the ceiling color.
decided that the panels would be acceptable.

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Mayor Young remarked that hooks for bags and purses should be installed under
the dais. Mr. Larson agreed, adding that there is also a recessed Audio/Visual
well that will hide cables.
The Council discussed whether the “reveal” on the dais should be a brass inlay.
Mayor Young remarked that there should be some inlay or it will be dusty. City
Manager Rhode stated that samples of various colors and materials can be
provided. Discussion ensued regarding name plates, which would be determined
at a later date.
(The Council took a five-minute recess.)
Naming of City Buildings: City Manager Rhode introduced the discussion by
providing an overview of the three buildings that will be within the City Hall area – the
Police Department, City Hall, and the new Community Development building. He
asked Council to consider what the overall facility should be named on the signage.
Council Member Phrampus suggested “Municipal Center.” Council Member Adams
added “Government Services Center”, “Government Complex”, “Government
Services Complex” or “Civic Commons.” She stated that she likes “Community
Services”; however, she felt that naming might be confused with the name of the new
building that might be called “Community Center” at the new area of the park.
Council Member Voltz remarked that the word “Government” should be included.
Council Member Adams added that it is not necessary to include “West Melbourne” in
the name, as the logo will already be on the sign. Council Member Gaylord
suggested “Municipal Services Center.”
Following discussion, the majority of the Council indicated they liked the name
“Municipal Center.” Assistant City Manager Bradford provided a mock-up of the
signage.
City Manager Rhode began the discussion concerning the other facilities. He noted
that there will soon be three facilities within close proximity of each other – Public
Works, Water Plant and the Ray Bullard Water Reclamation Facility, adding that he
believed Mr. Bullard was a former employee. He advised that the Public Works/Water
Plant has one address and the Sewer Plant has its own address.
Council Members Adams and Phrampus remarked that the entire facility should be
named “West Melbourne Public Works.”
City Manager Rhode asked the Council if they were proposing to remove the Ray
Bullard name off the Plant. The majority of the Council concurred and City Manager
Rhode noted that Mr. Bullard did not pass away at the Plant.

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Council Member Voltz asked if Mr. Bullard’s family was still in the area. Council
Member Phrampus remarked that the renaming will be permitted at a public Council
meeting.
Assistant City Manager Bradford confirmed there are two different addresses. The
Council concurred that the facilities could have separate signs at the entrances “West
Melbourne Public Works” and “West Melbourne Sewer Plant”. Mayor Young
suggested the City leave Ray Bullard’s name. Council Members Bentley and
Phrampus both commented that there is not a need to name any facility after
someone.
Mayor Young remarked that she is not in favor of naming the Council Chamber after
a judge, like the City did in the past. Most commented that the old name of the
Council Chamber should not move to the new Chamber.
Community Recreation Center
City Manager Rhode reported that while staff is not able to provide a specific
budgeted amount for this project at this time, he provided the conceptual rendering
on the screen. He stated that if the public votes to cap property taxes, using the
City’s reserves to construct a community center does not seem prudent. He noted
that staff will have a better idea after the November election.
Council Member Phrampus asked if the rest of the plans, the path and parking lot
could be constructed, and the community center built later. Council Member Adams
asked if a delay would result in a higher cost.
Assistant City Manager Bradford remarked that significant grants are often not
offered for parks and recreation projects; however, staff would ask the City’s Grants
Administrator to look into opportunities. He reviewed the recent survey results for the
Tallwood Park improvements. He noted that staff is preparing a survey for what the
public would want for the new community center and once the survey results are
received, staff would reach out to an architect to design the facility.
Council Member Phrampus asked the cost of the Tallwood Park improvements.
Assistant City Manager Bradford stated that staff is working on receiving proposals
and will present that information to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Council
Member Phrampus stated that the City should focus on the new facility, rather than
worry about the cost at Tallwood, as the new facility will be more of a community
park, rather than a neighborhood park.
Council Member Gaylord asked how the ad valorem tax law will affect the parks
master plan. City Manager Rhode advised that $1 million had been budgeted and
pausing on Tallwood Park is a discussion for the Council. He acknowledged that
additional parking and a trail system adds an asset to the community.
Discussion ensued regarding the results of the survey.

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Council Member Gaylord asked the approximate cost to construct a trail and parking
lot at Sandhill Crane Park. City Manager Rhode replied that it would cost hundreds of
thousands of dollars. Council Member Gaylord remarked that the Tallwood neighbors
were told the park would receive improvements.
Council Member Bentley asked how much the City has in the reserve account. City
Manager Rhode replied that the City has $12.5 million and is required to have 20% of
the overall general fund budget of $30 million. Council Member Bentley remarked
that $6 million should be in reserve and he then asked why Tallwood is in need of
improvements. City Manager Rhode remarked that the Council had voted on the
Master Plan and those improvements were part of the Plan. Assistant City Manager
Bradford added that the Council had expressed a desire to improve various city parks
to an acceptable/equitable level. Discussion ensued concerning the impact of the
reduction of ad valorem revenue.
City Manager Rhode explained that it is possible to provide Tallwood Park
improvements in phases. Council Member Adams stated that if the City is going to do
so, the community should be notified. Mayor Young stated that she would like to join
staff if and when they will be going door to door to explain the phasing to residents.
She asked about the fencing around areas of the park. Assistant City Manager
Bradford replied that fences are individually owned and many don’t want fencing to
block their view.
Assistant City Manager Bradford stated that staff will be reviewing the costs for the
proposed improvements. Deputy Mayor McGuire asked the current impact of
revenue using the current millage rate versus the rollback rate. City Manager Rhode
replied that the difference is approximately $160,000.
The Council discussed the trail and the material to construct it.
Sewer Plant and Collection System Operations
City Manager Rhode began the discussion by explaining that, in the past, the City
had relied on a contractor – now Jacobs – to run the Sewer Plant. He stated that as
the City has grown, it is unusual for a community the size of West Melbourne to have
a contractor run the Sewer Plant. He reminded the Council that there is currently a
contract, which expires at the end of April of 2027. He explained that he met with
Jacobs about the annual renewal and was impressed that they indicated they could
hold their rate for one year, which is $2.1 million.
City Manager Rhode stated that he was pleased that Jacobs had been willing to keep
their rate. He stated that staff began reviewing the costs and determined that there
are shared skillsets with Water Plant personnel and we investigated the efficiency.
He noted that with a conservative view, the savings of going in-house could be
approximately $600,000 per year. City Manager Rhode explained that the savings
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question as to whether they current staffing level is needed, as there is an overlap of
skillsets – i.e., the City has a water utility that works on lines similar to the sewer
lines.
Brief discussion ensued regarding staffing of employees for the sewer plant. City
Manager Rhode advised that Public Works Director Mark Piccirillo will be working for
several years still; and he believes in-house sewer plant employees might be
dedicated to serving the City.
Council Member Adams asked if the City experiences a reduction in staff, can the
City contract with Jacobs for 30 days (for example), if needed. City Manager Rhode
noted that licensing is very similar and the City has employees with dual licenses. He
acknowledged that while the plants operate separate systems, sewer work in the field
is similar to water work in the field.
The majority of the Council expressed that moving operations in-house is preferrable.
Council Member Gaylord asked if there is sufficient time to address any staffing
concerns. City Manager Rhode replied that the City was able to hire sufficient water
plant personnel and he does not believe there will be any problem hiring sewer plant
personnel.
August Meeting Revisions / National Night Out
City Manager Rhode noted that this matter involves the National Night Out event, as
the first meeting in August is, traditionally, National Night Out. He advised that there
is an opportunity to have National Night Out in October, which experiences cooler
temperatures and several other cities take advantage of the October date.
Council Member Adams stated that October would be acceptable and the City could
also promote Heritage Day at the event. Council Member Phrampus remarked that
the City should then give it a different name, as the event would then not be on the
date of National Night Out.
Discussion ensued regarding the neighborhoods that participate in National Night
Out. The majority of the Council wished to move the date to October.
City Manager Rhode stated that it is important to move the August 18 meeting to
August 19, as the injection well will be discussed and there is a Community
Redevelopment Agency meeting on that date, as well. He stated that the City could
cancel the August 4 meeting or hold the date and cancel it if there are insufficient
items.
The majority of the Council stated that moving the Council meeting to Wednesday,
August 19, and hold the August 4 Council meeting, if needed, was preferrable.

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Mascot Program
City Manager Rhode stated that he has been working with the Business Advisory
Board and they had an idea to find local artists to create a mascot and the City would
work with the various designs. He stated that staff is continuing to move forward.
Mayor Young and Council Member Gaylord discussed what the Board suggested,
Sandhill Cranes incorporating robotic features (to incorporate the technology in this
area) and the various artists that might be involved.
5.

COUNCIL DISCUSSION
BUSINESS ITEMS

–

FUTURE

WORKSHOP

TOPICS

-

NEW

Mayor Young advised that she has been corresponding with Jordin Chandler of
Waste Management regarding Eber Cove residents that are finding their
neighborhood’s debris days are regularly missed by Waste Management. She also
noted that some people are still not calling in for pickups and Mr. Chandler’s
response is that the City could pay for a routed clam pickup, which would be a
dedicated truck to the City.
City Manager Rhode advised that Mr. Chandler could be invited to a meeting to
explain. He stated that he is aware that the list of those who have not had their trash
picked up is getting smaller.
Council Member Bentley noted that some residents who are on the list are not getting
their piles picked up on the date promised. Mayor Young stated that picking up from
one house and driving by the next-door pile is problematic.
Council Member Adams stated that some residents have expressed concerns with
regard to canals and drainage issues. City Manager Rhode indicated that he would
contact Melbourne-Tillman to address the canals and their performance.
Council Member Voltz asked about the cost of the qualifying fee and the petition
process. City Attorney Cary replied that the petition process is included in the
Charter. City Clerk Meighan Alexander explained that the Florida Elections
Commission sets the rate that candidates throughout the State of Florida are required
to pay.
Mayor Young advised that she was aware of a problem at the Water Plant
concerning noise. City Manager Rhode explained how the large pour of concrete for
the floor of the water plant has to be continuous in order to make sure that it is solid.
He noted that the pour had to begin very early in the morning and lasted for many
hours. He stated that the pour is important for the long-term viability of the Plant and
staff has reached out to the resident.

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6.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:11 p.m.
______________________________
Andrea Young, Mayor
_______________________________
Meighan Alexander, City Clerk

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AGENDA ITEM
July 21, 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 16, 2026

SUBJECT
Traffic Enforcement Agreement (Preserve at Heritage Oaks).

RECOMMENDATION
The City Attorney and Police Chief DiGiorgio recommend that the City Council:
Approve a Traffic Enforcement Agreement with the Preserve at Heritage Oaks Subdivision
Homeowners Association, Inc, authorizing the City to exercise traffic control jurisdiction over
the private roads located within the Preserve at Heritage Oaks subdivision.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no cash fiscal impact.

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DISCUSSION
Florida Statutes section 316.006(2)(b) authorizes the City to exercise traffic control jurisdiction
over any private roads located within its boundaries if the City and the party owning or controlling
such roads provide for such jurisdiction in a written agreement approved by the City Council.
Florida Statutes section 316.640(3)(a) authorizes the City to require the West Melbourne Police
Department to enforce the state traffic laws on any private road subject to a written agreement
entered into under Florida Statutes s. 316.006(2)(b).
The Preserve at Heritage Oaks Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc. (herein the
“Association”), has requested that the City enter into an agreement with the Association
providing for the City’s exercise of traffic control jurisdiction over the private roads within the
subdivision. The agreement has been duly authorized by a majority vote of the board of directors
of the Association.

ATTACHMENTS
1.

Traffic Enforcement Agreement

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TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT
PreseNe at Heritage Oaks

THIS TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and
entered into this 2.. day of
~/
2026 (the "Effective Date"), by
and between the CITY OF WEST MELBOU NE, a Florida municipal corporation (the
"City") whose principal address is 2240 Minton Road, West Melbourne, Florida 32904 and
PRESERVE AT HERITAGE OAKS SUBDIVISION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION,
INC., a Florida Not For Profit corporation, whose mailing address is 2350 Dairy Road,
West Melbourne, Florida 32904 (the "Association").

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WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Association a not-for-profit corporation existing pursuant to and in
accordance with Chapter 617, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Association is a homeowners' association organized pursuant to
Chapter 720, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Association owns and/or controls those private roads within the
Preserve at Heritage Oaks (the "subdivision"), which is located within the corporate limits
of the City; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes § 316.006(2)(b) authorizes the City to exercise
jurisdiction over any private roads located within its boundaries if the City and the party
owning or controlling such roads provide, by written agreement approved by the City
Council, for City traffic control jurisdiction over the roads encompassed by such
agreement; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes § 316.640(3)(a) authorizes the City to require the
West Melbourne Police Department to enforce the traffic laws of the state on any private
road over which the City has jurisdiction pursuant to a written agreement entered into
under Florida Statutes§ 316.006(2)(b); and
WHEREAS, the City and the Association desire that the City exercise traffic control
jurisdiction over the private roads within the subdivision, and that the West Melbourne
Police Department enforce the traffic laws of the state on such private roads; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement has been duly authorized by a majority vote the board
of directors of the Association .
NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
The
incorporated herein by this reference.

above

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are

true

and

correct

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Section 2. Traffic Control Jurisdiction. The parties agree that the City shall
have traffic control jurisdiction over the private roads within the subdivision, and that
officers of the West Melbourne Police Department are authorized to enter upon such
private roads for the purpose of enforcing the uniform traffic laws of the state.
Section 3. Traffic Enforcement. The City hereby agrees that the West
Melbourne Police Department will enforce the uniform traffic laws of the state and Chapter
54, Traffic and Vehicles, of the City code of ordinances, on the private roads within the
subdivision. The City shall retain the absolute right to use its sole discretion and judgment
in determining the means to accomplish the enforcement of law contemplated by this
Agreement, and the Association will have no authority whatsoever to direct any police
officer or other officer or employee of the City in any manner. The City shall have free and
unrestricted right to patrol the subdivision for law enforcement purposes as and when the
City determines such actions to be appropriate.
Section 4. Traffic Control Signs and Markings. All traffic control signs and
markings within the subdivision will comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD), and will be installed and maintained by the Association. The City has
the right at any time to require the installation, maintenance, or modification of traffic
control signs and other traffic control markings as the City may deem to be necessary for
the enforcement of traffic laws on the private roads within the subdivision.
Section 5. Golf Carts. Pursuant to Sec. 54-161 of the City code of ordinances, if
the private roads within the subdivision are designated for use by golf carts, the
Association shall notify the West Melbourne Police Department of such designation in
writing, and post appropriate signs to indicate that such operation is allowed .
Section 6. Indemnification. The Association agrees to indemnify and hold the
City harmless from and against all losses, costs, expenses, claims, damages, judgments,
liabilities, and causes of action whatsoever (collectively, "Claims") including, without
limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in defense of any such Claims,
arising from the activities of the City pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the indemnification set forth herein shall not be construed to constitute an
agreement by the Association to indemnify the City for the City's negligent, reckless,
willful, or intentional acts or omissions. The provisions of this section are not intended to,
nor shall they operate to affect, the rights, defenses, limitations, privileges, and immunities
of the City pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statutes § 768.28(5), as amended from
time to time.
Section 7. Term : Termination. The term of this Agreement is one year from the
Effective Date. This Agreement will automatically renew for additional successive oneyear terms unless the Agreement has been terminated in accordance with this section.
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason, or no reason
whatsoever, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party.
Section 8. Agreement: Amendment This Agreement contains the entire
agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior understandings or representations of

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the parties, whether written or oral. Any subsequent modification of this Agreement must
be made in writing and signed by all parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Association have caused this to be
executed by their duly authorized officers on the day and year first written above.
ATTEST:

CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE, a Florida
municipal corporation

Meighan Alexander, City Clerk

ANDREA YOUNG.MAYOR
As approved by Council on: _ _ _ _ __
PRESERVE AT HERITAGE OAKS
SUBDIVISION HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION,
INC., a Flo ·da Not f Profit Corporation

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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF BREVARD)

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AGENDA ITEM
July 21, 2026 City Council Meeting
Approved for Submittal By:

__________________________________________________
Tim Rhode, City Manager
To Be Presented By:

__________________________________________________
Tim Rhode, City Manager

To:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the West Melbourne City Council

From:

Tim Rhode, City Manager

Date:

July 21, 2026

SUBJECT
Establishment of Proposed 2026-2027 Millage Rate for Public Hearing Advertisement

RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends that the City Council:
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

FISCAL IMPACT
If ultimately adopted, a millage rate of 1.7724 per thousand dollars of taxable value applied to the
Brevard County Property Appraiser’s certified taxable value of approximately $3.474 billion would
generate a gross ad valorem tax levy of approximately $6,157,893. Assuming a 95% collection
rate, the City estimates receiving approximately $5,849,998 in fiscal year 2026-2027 ad valorem
revenues.

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DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
Florida Requirements and the Recommended Millage
Florida law requires the City Council to establish a proposed millage rate for advertising a public
hearing before considering the adoption of a tentative budget and millage rate for the upcoming
fiscal year that begins October 1, 2026. Florida law provides that the Council may subsequently
adopt a millage rate that is the same or lower than the advertised rate, but in no event may the
Council adopt a rate that is higher than the advertised rate.
The current year’s millage rate is 1.8151 per thousand dollars of taxable value. The City Manager
recommends that the Council advertise a rolled-back millage rate of 1.7724 per thousand dollars
of taxable value, and that a public hearing on the tentative budget and millage be set for
Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
While the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget can be supported using the rolled-back millage
rate, long-term revenue growth is expected to moderate as the City’s remaining developable land
is built out and taxable value growth returns to more typical levels.
Council Must Act at This Meeting
The City Manager is required by Statute and the Florida Administrative Code to transmit the
proposed millage rate to the Brevard County Property Appraiser prior to the next City Council
meeting. Accordingly, the City Council must establish the proposed millage rate at this meeting in
order to comply with Florida’s TRIM requirements.
What's Next
After tonight's action, the next actions to adopt the budget and millage rate for 2026-2027 are:
1. At the City Council meeting of Wednesday, September 9, 2026, conduct a
public hearing on the proposed millage rate and tentative budget.
2. At the City Council meeting of Wednesday, September 23, 2026, conduct a public hearing
and adopt the final millage rate and budget.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Certification of Taxable Value and Tax Increment Adjustment Worksheet.
2. Advertised Millage Rate PowerPoint Presentation

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DR-420
R. 5/12
Rule 12D-16.002
Florida Administrative Code
Effective 11/12

CERTIFICATION OF TAXABLE VALUE
Year :

County :

Principal Authority :

Taxing Authority :

SECTION I : COMPLETED BY PROPERTY APPRAISER
1.

Current year taxable value of real property for operating purposes

$

(1)

2.

Current year taxable value of personal property for operating purposes

$

(2)

3.

Current year taxable value of centrally assessed property for operating purposes

$

(3)

4.

Current year gross taxable value for operating purposes (Line 1 plus Line 2 plus Line 3)

$

(4)

5.

Current year net new taxable value (Add new construction, additions, rehabilitative
improvements increasing assessed value by at least 100%, annexations, and tangible
personal property value over 115% of the previous year's value. Subtract deletions.)

$

(5)

6.

Current year adjusted taxable value (Line 4 minus Line 5)

$

(6)

7.

Prior year FINAL gross taxable value from prior year applicable Form DR-403 series

$

(7)

8.

Does the taxing authority include tax increment financing areas? If yes, enter number
of worksheets (DR-420TIF) attached. If none, enter 0

YES

NO

9.

Does the taxing authority levy a voted debt service millage or a millage voted for 2
years or less under s. 9(b), Article VII, State Constitution? If yes, enter the number of
DR-420DEBT, Certification of Voted Debt Millage forms attached. If none, enter 0

YES

NO

Property Appraiser Certification

Number

(8)

Number

(9)

I certify the taxable values above are correct to the best of my knowledge.

SIGN Signature of Property Appraiser:
HERE

Date :

SECTION II : COMPLETED BY TAXING AUTHORITY
If this portion of the form is not completed in FULL your taxing authority will be denied TRIM certification and
possibly lose its millage levy privilege for the tax year. If any line is not applicable, enter -0-.
Prior year operating millage levy (If prior year millage was adjusted then use adjusted
10.
per $1,000
millage from Form DR-422)
11. Prior year ad valorem proceeds (Line 7 multiplied by Line 10, divided by 1,000)

(10)

$

(11)

$

(12)

13. Adjusted prior year ad valorem proceeds (Line 11 minus Line 12)

$

(13)

14. Dedicated increment value, if any (Sum of either Line 6b or Line 7e for all DR-420TIF forms)

$

(14)

15. Adjusted current year taxable value (Line 6 minus Line 14)

$

(15)

12.

Amount, if any, paid or applied in prior year as a consequence of an obligation measured by a
dedicated increment value (Sum of either Lines 6c or Line 7a for all DR-420TIF forms)

16. Current year rolled-back rate (Line 13 divided by Line 15, multiplied by 1,000)

per $1000 (16)

17. Current year proposed operating millage rate

per $1000

18.

Total taxes to be levied at proposed millage rate (Line 17 multiplied by Line 4, divided
by 1,000)

8.A. - 3

City of West Melbourne - Operating
6/26/2026
4:49:40
PM by Property Appraiser
Electronically
Certified
0
Brevard
2026
3,320,533,735
3,474,324,641
3,318,433,226
3,410,648,681
3,179,858,070
153,790,906
230,790,611
6,023,288
5,635,843
6,157,893
1.7724
63,675,960
1
1.7724
387,4450
1.8151
✔

Continued on page 2

(17)
(18)

$

July 21, 2026

DR-420
R. 5/12
Page 2

TYPE of principal authority (check one)

19.

Applicable taxing authority (check one)

County

Independent Special District
(19)

Municipality

Water Management District

Principal Authority

Dependent Special District

20.

(20)
MSTU

Water Management District Basin

Is millage levied in more than one county? (check one)

21.

Yes

DEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND MSTUs

No

(21)

STOP HERE - SIGN AND SUBMIT

22. Enter the total adjusted prior year ad valorem proceeds of the principal authority, all

dependent special districts, and MSTUs levying a millage. (The sum of Line 13 from all DR-420
forms)

$

(22)

23. Current year aggregate rolled-back rate (Line 22 divided by Line 15, multiplied by 1,000)

per $1,000

(23)

24. Current year aggregate rolled-back taxes (Line 4 multiplied by Line 23, divided by 1,000) $

(24)

Enter total of all operating ad valorem taxes proposed to be levied by the principal
25. taxing authority, all dependent districts, and MSTUs, if any. (The sum of Line 18 from all $
DR-420 forms)

(25)

26. Current year proposed aggregate millage rate (Line 25 divided by Line 4, multiplied
by 1,000)
27.

per $1,000

Current year proposed rate as a percent change of rolled-back rate (Line 26 divided by
Line 23, minus 1, multiplied by 100)

First public
budget hearing

Date :

Taxing Authority Certification

S
I
G
N
H
E
R
E

Time :

% (27)

Place :

I certify the millages and rates are correct to the best of my knowledge.
The millages comply with the provisions of s. 200.065 and the provisions of
either s. 200.071 or s. 200.081, F.S.
Date :

Signature of Chief Administrative Officer :

Title :

Contact Name and Contact Title :

Mailing Address :

Physical Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone Number :

Fax Number :

Instructions on page 3
8.A.6,157,893
-4
9/9/2026
6:00
PM EST
6,157,893
1.7724
-0✔
1.7724 5,635,843

(26)

July 21, 2026

DR-420TIF
R. 6/10
Rule 12D-16.002
Florida Administrative Code
Effective 11/12

TAX INCREMENT ADJUSTMENT WORKSHEET
Year :

County :

Principal Authority :

Taxing Authority :

Community Redevelopment Area :

Base Year :

SECTION I : COMPLETED BY PROPERTY APPRAISER
1. Current year taxable value in the tax increment area

$

(1)

2. Base year taxable value in the tax increment area

$

(2)

3. Current year tax increment value (Line 1 minus Line 2)

$

(3)

4. Prior year Final taxable value in the tax increment area

$

(4)

5. Prior year tax increment value (Line 4 minus Line 2)

$

(5)

SIGN
HERE

Property Appraiser Certification

I certify the taxable values above are correct to the best of my knowledge.

Date :

Signature of Property Appraiser :

SECTION II: COMPLETED BY TAXING AUTHORITY Complete EITHER line 6 or line 7 as applicable. Do NOT complete both.
6. If the amount to be paid to the redevelopment trust fund IS BASED on a specific proportion of the tax increment value:
6a. Enter the proportion on which the payment is based.

% (6a)

6b. Dedicated increment value (Line 3 multiplied by the percentage on Line 6a)
If value is zero or less than zero, then enter zero on Line 6b

$

(6b)

6c. Amount of payment to redevelopment trust fund in prior year

$

(6c)

7. If the amount to be paid to the redevelopment trust fund IS NOT BASED on a specific proportion of the tax increment value:
7a. Amount of payment to redevelopment trust fund in prior year

$

(7a)

7b. Prior year operating millage levy from Form DR-420, Line 10

per $1,000

Taxes levied on prior year tax increment value
(Line 5 multiplied by Line 7b, divided by 1,000)
Prior year payment as proportion of taxes levied on increment value
7d.
(Line 7a divided by Line 7c, multiplied by 100)
7c.

$

S
I
G
N
H
E
R
E

Signature of Chief Administrative Officer :

(7c)
% (7d)

7e. Dedicated increment value (Line 3 multiplied by the percentage on Line 7d)
If value is zero or less than zero, then enter zero on Line 7e

Taxing Authority Certification

$

(7e)

I certify the calculations, millages and rates are correct to the best of my knowledge.

Date :

Title :

Contact Name and Contact Title :

Mailing Address :

Physical Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone Number :

8.A. - 5

City of West Melbourne - Operating
230,790,611
6/26/2026
4:49:40
PM by County
West
Electronically
Melbourne-Brevard
Certified
Property
Joint
Appraiser
CRA
2012
Brevard
2026
224,691,468
408,889,388
242,937,485
184,197,920
427,135,405
95.00
387,445

(7b)

Fax Number :

July 21, 2026

City of West Melbourne
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Advertised Millage Rate
6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
July 21, 2026

8.A. - 6

July 21, 2026

West Melbourne Gross Taxable Value – Last 5 Years
$4,000,000,000
$3,500,000,000

$3,319,457,194

$3,474,324,641

$3,054,066,422
$3,000,000,000
$2,500,000,000

$2,787,564,294
$2,523,277,677

$2,000,000,000
$1,500,000,000
$1,000,000,000
$500,000,000
$2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Gross Taxable Value

8.A. - 7

July 21, 2026

West Melbourne Millage Rate – Last 5 Years

8.A. - 8

Fiscal Year

Adopted Rate

2021-2022

2.4228 (roll-back)

2022-2023

2.1186 (roll-back)

2023-2024

1.9948 (roll-back)

2024-2025

1.8843 (roll-back)

2025-2026

1.8151 (roll-back)

July 21, 2026

Potential Millage Rates

8.A. - 9

Millage
Rate

TRIM
Calculation
Percent
Change

Estimated
Revenues (95%
Collection)

Percent
Increase Over
FY25-26
Budget

FY25-26 Rate

1.8151

2.41%

$5.991 million

4.67%

FY26-27 Possible Rate

1.7990

1.50%

$5.938 million

3.74%

FY26-27 Rolled-back
Rate

1.7724

0.00%

$5.850 million

2.20%

July 21, 2026

City Manager’s Recommendation
Establish a proposed millage rate of 1.7724 per thousand dollars of taxable value for the
purposes of advertising a Wednesday, September 9, 2026, public hearing to consider
adopting a tentative budget and proposed millage rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Important Note: At the second public hearing on September 23, 2026, the City Council
may adopt a millage rate for fiscal year 2026-2027 that is equal to or less than the
proposed rate advertised following tonight’s action, but it may not adopt a higher rate.
Accordingly, the proposed millage rate established this evening represents the maximum
rate the Council may consider for adoption during the September budget hearings.

8.A. - 10

July 21, 2026

Questions?

8.A. - 11

July 21, 2026

AGENDA ITEM
July 21, 2026, City Council Meeting
Approved for Submittal By:

__________________________________________________
Tim Rhode, City Manager
To Be Presented By:

Meighan Alexander
__________________________________________________
Meighan Alexander, City Clerk

To:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the West Melbourne City Council

Through:

Tim Rhode, City Manager

From:

Meighan Alexander, City Clerk

Date:

July 21, 2026

SUBJECT
Appointment to Business Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION
The City Clerk recommends that the City Council consider the applicant for the Business
Advisory Board.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.

8.B. - 1

July 21, 2026

DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
There are currently four vacancies on the Business Advisory Board. Council is asked to
consider an application from John Michael McWaters, which is attached for consideration. He
is a registered voter and the owner of a business located within the City of West Melbourne.
The Business Advisory Board was established originally by Resolution No. 2009-09 as an ad
hoc committee. Board membership was reduced by Council in September 2010 to 9
members. Resolution No. 2011-20 was approved June 21, 2011, which re-established the
Board. Resolution No. 2014-31 increased the membership to 11 members and changed the
term expiration annually from September to the third Tuesday in November. The Board meets
every even-numbered month on the fourth Monday.
This Board is tasked with the powers and duties to:
• Provide advice to City Council on how the City can implement measures that promote
the needs of commercial establishments.
• Develop information by surveying existing businesses, inventorying vacant commercial
land, and recommend methods to enhance and promote business activity; and.
• Provide advisory board review governing the Brownfield program, when necessary.
The composition of the Business Advisory Board is, as follows:
• Eleven-member board serving one-year terms with entire Board re-appointed in
November of each year.
• Must hold a current Business Tax Receipt with the City.
• Two members of the Board may be from a licensed business located outside of the
City, but within a one-mile radius of the City.
The current Council liaisons to this Board are Deputy Mayor Alexis McGuire and Council
Member Austin Gaylord serving as the alternate.

ATTACHMENT
1.
2.

8.B. - 2

Current list of members on the Business Advisory Board
Application from John Michael McWaters with attached Resume

July 21, 2026

2025-2026
BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD
Established 2009 – Membership updated April 2015
11-member board

1-year term

NAME

ADDRESS

Rusty H. Melle, II
[CHAIR]

ITG Realty
1455 S. Wickham Road
West Melbourne, FL 32904
Brothers & Son Construction, Inc.
5235 Sutton Avenue
West Melbourne, FL 32904
(157 Virginia Road, 32904)
Widerman Malek, PL
1990 W. New Haven Ave, 2nd Floor
Melbourne, FL 32901
Keke’s Breakfast Café
1523 West New Haven Avenue
West Melbourne, FL 32904
Rich’s Auto Technology
39 N.W. Irwin Avenue
West Melbourne, FL 32904
Box & Send Business Center
2903 W New Haven Avenue
West Melbourne, FL 32904
Moe-tary Notary, LLC
9015 Scarsdale Court, E
West Melbourne, FL 32904

Matthew Brothers

John Frazier - *
Rande Matteson
Cody Naber
Robert Railis
Imran Mohamed

PHONE
NUMBERS
321-622-2701
321-474-0400 (c)

E-MAIL ADDRESS
[email protected]

Date of Appointment
Current Term of Service
3/6/2018

321-917-7328

[email protected]

11/2025 – 11/2026
4/3/2018

321-298-7993

[email protected]

11/2025 – 11/2026
6/2022

813-352-9291
321-254-5353(w)

[email protected]

11/2025 – 11/2026
3/2021

321-726-0636
321-604-9844 (c)

[email protected]

11/2025 – 11/2026
9/22/2021

(352) 631-4150

[email protected]

11/2025 – 11/2026
12/19/2024

321-319-9848

[email protected]

11/2025 – 11/2026
1/14/2025
1/2025 – 1/2026

Vacancy
Vacancy
Vacancy
Vacancy

Council Liaison
Alternate
Austin Gaylord
Alexis McGuire
* = indicates business is within 1-mile of city limits of West Melbourne. Per Resolution 2011-20, only two members of the Board may have business
outside of but within 1-mile of the city limits.

12/02/2025
8.B. - 3

July 21, 2026

Application for Board Vacancy

APPLICATION FOR BOARD VACANCY

Please complete the following application and attach a resume or
biographical data sheet.
Please select which
Board(s)/Committee(s)
you are interested in
serving on:

Business Advisory Board

Name

John Michael McWaters

Address

2707 Bradfordt Dr Melbourne Fl 32904

Phone

3216265229

City/State

Melbourne, Fl

Work Phone

3216265229

Email Address

[email protected]

Cell Phone

3216265229

Place of Employment

Absolute Supply

Address of Employment

1385 W New Haven Ave Melbourne Fl

Occupation

Owner

8.B. - 4

July 21, 2026

Education

UF Masters

Reference 1: Name and
address

Pete Diskin, 1005 Cedarbrook Court, Melbourne, FL
32940

Phone

3218134732

Reference 2: Name and
address

Jarrod Pike, 2062 Woodfield Cir, West Melbourne, FL
32904

Phone

3216842795

Reference 3: Name and
address

Jeremy Smith, 600 Jasmine Dr, Melbourne Beach, Fl
32951

Phone

3214198887

Attach Document

Field not completed.

The City Council of West Melbourne is responsible for reviewing applicants
and appointing Board Members to fill vacant positions.

Please note that the information you provide in this application may be
public record unless exempted by law. If you are eligible for such an
exemption under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, please notify the City upon
the submittal.
If you wish to be
considered for a Board,
please answer the
question below.

8.B. - 5

Yes

July 21, 2026

Date:

August 1997

OƯense/Charge:

Alcohol Intoxication

Name/Location of
Court:

Fayetee County Court, Lexington Kentucky

Disposition/Sentence:

Fine

I hereby certify that all statements made here and attached to are correct,
true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that I am
responsible for the accuracy and completeness and that any omissions,
falsifications, misstatements or misrepresentations could disqualify me
from service on a City of West Melbourne advisory board.
Signature:

John Michael McWaters

Date:

07/16/26

Printed Name:

John Michael McWaters

8.B. - 6

July 21, 2026

8.B. - 7

July 21, 2026

8.B. - 8

July 21, 2026

AGENDA ITEM
July 21, 2026, City Council Meeting
Approved for Submittal By:

__________________________________________________
Tim Rhode, City Manager
To Be Presented By:

__________________________________________________
Tim Rhode, City Manager

To:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the West Melbourne City Council

From:

Tim Rhode, City Manager

Date:

July 21, 2026

SUBJECT
Wastewater Collection and Treatment Operations.

RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends that the City Council:
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.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City’s adopted fiscal year 2025-2026 sewer fund budget is $6,738,000. The operations and
maintenance contract is $2,175,564.29 and represents a significant component of the total sewer fund
budget. A savings of approximately $600,000 annually is anticipated by transitioning these services inhouse.

8.C. - 1

July 21, 2026

DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Background
The City of West Melbourne has operated and maintained its sewer plant, collection system, and reuse
distribution system via contract for many years. The current Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Operations contract with Jacobs was negotiated and signed following a Request for Proposals process
that occurred in 2010-2011 and has since been extended several times.
On April 15, 2025, City Council authorized a one-year contract extension with Operations Management
International, Inc. (Jacobs) commencing May 1, 2026, and ending April 30, 2027. This action benefited
the City by offsetting the five-year renewal window for another year and allowing staff to focus on
options for a renegotiated agreement, RFP/RFQ, or evaluating City Staff providing the services.
Discussion has occurred with the Jacobs leadership team regarding terms and fees for a potential new
agreement and a cost estimate was prepared for in-house operations using information from both the
City’s current sewer fund budget, as well as budgetary information obtained from another local
municipality in Brevard County. Based on the outcome of these efforts, staff recommends transitioning
Wastewater Collection and Treatment Operations from the current contracted model to being managed
in-house through municipal staffing.
Next Steps
With the contract concluding in approximately 9 months, there are a number of steps that must occur to
ensure a successful transition. A summary of those steps is below:
•

Provide formal notice to Jacobs of the City’s intent to transition to in-house staffing

•

Create a Wastewater Department Director position to coordinate the transition and lead the
new City Department

•

Review and refine the sewer-related items in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget request

•

Purchase equipment currently provided by Jacobs (primarily service vehicles)

•

Prepare job descriptions and recruit for new sewer plant positions

•

Establish agreements for bulk chemical purchase and biosolids disposal

Adopting Resolution No. 2026-15 will authorize staff to begin working through the process of
transitioning to in-house staffing for sewer plant and collection system operations, to include creating a
new Wastewater Department Director position at pay grade 20 to be filled in the current fiscal year.

ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 2026-15

8.C. - 2

July 21, 2026

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING IN-HOUSE SEWER PLANT,
COLLECTION SYSTEM, AND REUSE DISTRIBUTION OPERATION
BEGINNING MAY 1, 2027; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Melbourne, Brevard County,
Florida, on April 15, 2025, authorized a one-year contract extension with Operations
Management International, Inc (Jacobs) commencing May 1, 2026, and ending April 30,
2027; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has evaluated options for future sewer plant,
collection system, and reuse distribution system operation; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends transitioning from the current
contracted services model to in-house sewer plant, collection system, and reuse
distribution system operations; and
WHEREAS, time is of the essence to ensure a successful transition and creation
of a new authorized position of Wastewater Department Director is necessary in the
current fiscal year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to begin the process of preparing
for the transition of sewer plant, collection system, and reuse distribution operation from
the current contracted services model to in-house staffing.
Section 2. A new full-time staff position is created for Wastewater Department
Director at pay grade 20.
Section 3. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any
person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions
or applications of the Resolution which can be given effect without this invalid provision
or application, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared severable.
Section 4.

8.C. - 3

This Resolution shall become effective upon passage.

July 21, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-15
Page 2

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21 day of July, 2026.
__________________________
Andrea Young, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Meighan Alexander, City Clerk

Approved as to form and content:
_____
John Cary, City Attorney

8.C. - 4

July 21, 2026

AGENDA ITEM
July 21, 2026, City Council Meeting
Approved for Submittal By:

__________________________________________________
Tim Rhode, City Manager
To Be Presented By:

Mark Piccirillo
__________________________________________________
Mark Piccirillo, Director of Public Works

To:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the West Melbourne City Council

Through:

Tim Rhode, City Manager

From:

Mark Piccirillo, Director of Public Works

Date:

July 21, 2026

SUBJECT
Second half of the Annual Manhole Rehabilitation project of Sanitary Sewer Manholes in the
Compass Point Neighborhood in the City of West Melbourne.

RECOMMENDATION
The Director of Public Works recommends that City Council:
Authorize the City Manager to approve the change order to Insituform Technologies, LLC. through
the Omnia Contract in the amount of $72,321.14.

FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal year 2025-2026, $170,000.00 is the budgeted amount for this year’s lining project for Sanitary
Sewer Gravity Mains Pipe Lining.

8.D. - 1

July 21, 2026

DISCUSSION
On January 13, 2026, the City received a proposal from Insituform Technologies, for the City’s annual
Sanitary Sewer Manhole Lining Project off the Omnia Contract, which Insituform Technologies is a
member/vendor along with the City of West Melbourne. The City will be piggybacking Insituform
Technologies’ Contract through Omnia-DuPage County, IL, Contract No 23-065-PW-250498.
Insituform Technologies, LLC. has been working in the City of West Melbourne for the past 18 years,
providing this lining, a polyester resin impregnated cured-in-place pipe, service for our gravity sewer
pipes, drainage pipes, and now an epoxy/modified polymer for manhole lining.
The first round of Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation in the
Compass Point Neighborhood was approved by City Council on February 3, 2026, and the work was
completed in April 2026, totaling 21 manholes, that totaled $99,461.64. City PO# 26-5644, paid on May
21, 2026.
Due to a failing manhole on Henry Avenue, the remaining funds from the first-round CIP were going to
be allocated toward the Henry Avenue manhole repair, which were not needed. The decision was to
move forward with completing the manhole rehabilitation CIP.
The second round of CIP Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation was completed in May of 2026. The
remaining 17 manholes were lined in the Compass Point neighborhood.
Location of Sewer Manholes that were lined:
17 Compass Point Neighborhood, 1 Manchester Lakes. Total 18 manholes.
Manhole Coating Application (48" Dia)
MH 1119_Litchfield Dr_ MH Rehab
MH 611_MH Rehab
MH 615_MH Rehab
MH 616_MH Rehab
MH 617_MH Rehab
MH 618_MH Rehab
MH 629_MH Rehab
MH 630_ MH Rehab
MH 632_ MH Rehab
MH 633_MH Rehab
MH 634 MH Rehab
MH 635 MH Rehab
MH 636 MH Rehab
MH 641 MH Rehab
MH 642 MH Rehab
MH 643 MH Rehab
MH 644 MH Rehab
MH 645 MH Rehab

8.D. - 2

7-May
8-May
8-May
11-May
11-May
11-May
11-May
12-May
12-May
12-May
12-May
13-May
13-May
13-May
13-May
14-May
14-May
14-May

July 21, 2026

Total Cost of Contract

$72,321.14

ATTACHMENTS
1. Insituform Invoice #829929 for $72,321.14
2. Insituform statement.

8.D. - 3

July 21, 2026

Invoice
Date: 5/29/2026

Invoice # :
To:

Intercompany IT, LLC Billing
3100 Fairlane Farms Rd
Wellington, FL 33414
561-340-1495
Item

Customer ID:

829929
1635104

Customer PO #

26-5644

Job Location: West Melbourne
Project Number: 1401300022
Project Name: West Melbourne_MH Rehab

Description
Manhole Coating Application (48" Dia)
MH 1119_Litchfield Dr_ MH Rehab
MH 611_MH Rehab
MH 615_MH Rehab
MH 616_MH Rehab
MH 617_MH Rehab
MH 618_MH Rehab
MH 629_MH Rehab
MH 630_ MH Rehab
MH 632_ MH Rehab
MH 633_MH Rehab
MH 634 MH Rehab
MH 635 MH Rehab
MH 636 MH Rehab
MH 641 MH Rehab
MH 642 MH Rehab
MH 643 MH Rehab
MH 644 MH Rehab
MH 645 MH Rehab

Qty

Rate

219.8
87.92
100.48
106.76
87.92
94.2
87.92
87.92
87.92
81.64
62.8
50.24
43.96
75.36
75.36
75.36
69.08
75.36
1570

Date

Amount

7-May
8-May
8-May
11-May
11-May
11-May
11-May
12-May
12-May
12-May
12-May
13-May
13-May
13-May
13-May
14-May
14-May
14-May

81

Manhole/Cleanout & sewer Line visual Inspection (MH
18
cleaning)

$250.00

$4,500.00

381

Manhole Rehabilitation - Epoxy (125mils)

1570

$37.00

$58,090.00

229.22

$37.00

$8,481.14

0

$1,500.00

$0.00

1

$1,250.00

$1,250.00

385
386
A6.05

Manhole Bench Rehabilitation - epoxy /modified
polymer (12.56 per 4' Dia MH)
Manhole Bench rebuild
Traffic Control

$72,321.14
Total

8.D. - 4

$72,321.14

July 21, 2026

PAGE :
DATE :
ESTIMATE #
INVOICE #
JOB #
BILLING PERIOD :
FEDERAL ID. :

PLEASE REMIT BY CHECK TO :
INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES LLC
P.O. BOX 74008440
CHICAGO, IL 60674-8440
CITY OF WEST MELBOURNE
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NO

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

QUANTITY

CONTRACT
UNIT
UNIT PRICE

PRICE

COMPLETED THIS PERIOD
QUANTITY
AMOUNT

1 of 1
6/1/2026
829929
655
5/1/2026 - 5/31/2026
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EA

99,461.64

99,461.64

.00

0.00

1.00

99,461.64

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1

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72,321.14

72,321.14

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72,321.14

1.00

72,321.14

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Month Retention
Month Open
Customer #

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EARNED THIS PERIOD 72,321.14

72,321.14
72,321.14
1635104

EARNED TO DATE 171,782.78

Sales Tax
Less: Retainage @
Previous Estimates
Other
Total Deductions from
Earned to Date
AMOUNT DUE
THIS ESTIMATE

99,461.64

July 21, 72,321.14
2026

AGENDA ITEM
July 21, 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 16, 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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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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 21st day of July, 2026.
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Meighan Alexander, City Clerk

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_______________________________
Andrea Young, Mayor

July 21, 2026

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

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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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
Miami-Dade County

Condominium Units Built
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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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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
Orange County

Single Family Sales
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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July 21, 2026

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

% Age 55 or
Older

Total

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

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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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•
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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:
•
•

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:
•

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

8.E - 33

July 21, 2026

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

8.E - 34

July 21, 2026

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.

8.E - 35

July 21, 2026

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

8.E - 36

July 21, 2026

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.

8.E - 37

July 21, 2026

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

8.E - 38

July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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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July 21, 2026

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.

8.E - 42

July 21, 2026

AGENDA ITEM
July 21, 2026, City Council Meeting
Approved for Submittal By:

________________________
Tim Rhode, City Manager
To Be Presented By:

Meighan Alexander
________________________
Meighan Alexander, City Clerk

To:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the West Melbourne City Council

Through:

Tim Rhode, City Manager

From:

Meighan Alexander, City Clerk

Date:

July 21, 2026

SUBJECT
Request to re-schedule the August 18, 2026 Regular Council Meeting and West MelbourneBrevard County Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting due to a conflict with the State
of Florida Primary Election.

RECOMMENDATION
Reschedule the Regular City Council Meeting and West Melbourne-Brevard County Community
Redevelopment Agency of August 18, 2026 to be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

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July 21, 2026

DISCUSSION
On December 2, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-25, which set the regular
meetings of the City Council. Tuesday, August 18, 2026 has been scheduled for the State of
Florida’s Primary Election.
Historically, the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections has used the Veterans Memorial
Complex for a voting precinct and has, once again, asked to use this location. Due to the
limited facilities that can accommodate an election, the City is pleased to oblige.
Therefore, we request that the City Council consider rescheduling the two meetings on
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (Regular City Council Meeting and West Melbourne-Brevard County
Community Redevelopment Agency) to Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Personnel from the
Brevard County Election Department set up the equipment on Monday, August 17, and will
remove all voting equipment on the evening of the election.

ATTACHMENTS
None.

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July 21, 2026