Rockledge public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council will vote on reappointing members to the Fire, General, and Police Employees’ Retirement Boards. It will select a single alternate representative for the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board for 2026. It will also approve a five-year renewal of the Laserfiche Cloud electronic records management agreement, costing $14,813.00 in FY2026.

• Reappoint Thomas “Pat” O’Neill to the Fire Employees’ Retirement Board (term expires Jan 2026).
• Reappoint Brenda Black and Elon Poole to the General Employees’ Retirement Board (terms expire Jan 2026).
• Reappoint Christopher Hattaway to the Police Employees’ Retirement Board (term expires Jan 2026).
• Select one alternate representative for the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board for calendar year 2026.
• Approve five-year renewal of the Laserfiche Cloud electronic records management agreement with MCCi; FY2026 cost $14,813.00.

The council approved the minutes from the Dec. 3 meeting and accepted the November 2025 financial report. It reappointed members to the Fire, General, and Police Employees’ Retirement Boards. Councilwoman Martin was selected as the city’s sole alternate on the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization governing board, and the master services agreement for the Laserfiche Cloud records system was renewed.

• Approved Dec. 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 7)
• Accepted November 2025 Financial/Budget Report (unanimous 7)
• Reappointed Thomas “Pat” O’Neill to Fire Employees’ Retirement Board (unanimous 7)
• Reappointed Brenda Black and Elon Poole to General Employees’ Retirement Board (unanimous 7)
• Reappointed Christopher Hattaway to Police Employees’ Retirement Board (unanimous 7)
• Appointed Councilwoman Martin as alternate representative to SCTPO Governing Board (unanimous 7)
• Approved renewal of Master Services Agreement for Laserfiche Cloud records system (unanimous 7)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will consider several consent‑business items, including extensions of service agreements for janitorial cleaning and SCADA system maintenance, and purchases of wastewater pumps totaling $265,272. The council will also vote on a $1,093,227 parking‑lot expansion on Cogswell Street and related City Hall improvement projects. In new business, the council will appoint a voting delegate and alternate for the Space Coast League of Cities and select representatives for the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization. All actions require City Manager signatures and, for some items, use of the Owner‑Direct Purchasing process.

• Approve extension of janitorial services with Ichiban Cleaning, Inc. through Sept. 30 2026
• Approve extension of annual hardware/software maintenance for SCADA system with Rocha Controls through Sept. 30 2026
• Approve purchase of reclaimed transfer pumps, motors, and deep injection well pump from Barney’s Pumps, Inc. ($175,386 + $89,886)
• Approve Cogswell Street parking lot expansion (105 spaces) with W+J Construction Corp. for up to $1,093,227
• Approve City Hall monument sign masonry and landscaping with W+J Construction Corp. for up to $86,254

The council unanimously approved six consent‑business items, including extensions of janitorial and SCADA contracts and several construction projects. Councilwoman Martin was appointed the voting delegate and Councilwoman Connor the alternate delegate for the Space Coast League of Cities. Councilman Forester was selected as the SCTPO representative with Councilman Ferguson and Councilwoman Martin as alternates. A motion to close city offices at noon on Christmas Eve was also passed without objection.

• Approved extension of Janitorial Services contract with Ichiban Cleaning, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved extension of SCADA systems maintenance contract with Rocha Controls (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of reclaimed transfer pumps, motors, and deep injection well pump (Barney’s Pumps, Inc.) (unanimous)
• Approved Cogswell Street Parking Lot expansion by W+J Construction Corp. (unanimous)
• Approved City Hall monument sign masonry and landscaping by W+J Construction Corp. (unanimous)
• Approved City Hall building landscape and façade improvements by W+J Construction Corp. (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilwoman Martin as voting delegate and Councilwoman Connor as alternate for Space Coast League of Cities (unanimous)
• Selected Councilman Forester as SCTPO representative; Councilman Ferguson and Councilwoman Martin as alternates (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance request for a property on the east side of Murrell Road. The board will determine if the requested modifications to zoning requirements are permitted.

• Variance (V-25-01) for Stellar Rockledge Airport LLC at the east side of Murrell Road, north of Barnes Boulevard
• Requested reductions to setbacks, lot size, and lot width
• Requested modifications to lot coverage, building height, maximum contiguous units, and minimum distance between buildings

The Board of Adjustment approved Variances A through H, except Variance F, for the V‑25‑01 townhome development on the former Stellar Rockledge Airport site. The motion passed with six votes in favor and one opposed (Layne). The Board also approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote and asked the applicant to clarify several public‑raised issues.

• Approved Variances A‑H except F for V‑25‑01 (6‑1 vote)
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Requested applicant clarify public concerns (no vote)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will consider extending its city‑wide generator maintenance contract with Csonka All Tech Services for one year at a cost of $39,952.83. The meeting also includes second‑reading public hearings on several FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments and the reappointment and appointment of Board of Adjustment members. All items are presented for council approval or action.

• Extend generator maintenance agreement with Csonka All Tech Services for $39,952.83 per year
• Ordinance No. 1938-2025: second reading to amend FY 2024‑2025 General Fund Budget
• Ordinance No. 1939-2025: second reading to amend FY 2024‑2025 Community Redevelopment Agency Fund Budget
• Reappoint Jhomairis Aguero‑Brooks and Bruce Beitman to the Board of Adjustment for three‑year terms
• Appoint Jacqueline Gonzalez as an alternate member of the Board of Adjustment

The Rockledge City Council approved a series of ordinances amending the fiscal year 2024‑25 budgets for the General Fund, Community Redevelopment Agency Fund, Wastewater System Fund, Sanitation Services Fund, Stormwater Utility Fund, and Building Department Fund, each by a unanimous 7‑member vote. The council also adopted a resolution designating an administrative authority for plat and replat submittals, reappointed two members to the Board of Adjustment, appointed an alternate member, and accepted the November 4, 2025 election results. All actions were approved without objection.

• Approved minutes of the Nov 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous 7)
• Received October 2025 financial/budget report (unanimous 7)
• Adopted ordinances amending FY 2024‑25 budgets for General, Community Redevelopment, Wastewater, Sanitation, Stormwater, and Building Department funds (unanimous 7)
• Adopted resolution designating an administrative authority for plat and replat submittals (unanimous 7)
• Reappointed Jhomairis Aguero‑Brooks and Bruce Beitman to the Board of Adjustment (unanimous 7)
• Appointed Jacqueline Gonzalez as alternate member of the Board of Adjustment (unanimous 7)
• Accepted November 4, 2025 election results (unanimous 7)

Fire, General, and Police Employee Retirement Boards - Joint Meetings

The Rockledge General, Fire, and Police Employees’ Retirement Boards will approve a revised Investment Policy Statement. They will also adopt the Summary Plan Description, sign a revised actuarial services agreement, and renew the Florida Public Pension Trustees Association membership for $750. Additional items include ratifying travel reimbursements and acknowledging a $46,316 purchase of military service credits for a fire employee.

• Approve revised Investment Policy Statement
• Approve Summary Plan Description
• Sign revised Actuarial Services Agreement
• Renew FPPTA membership for 2026 at a cost of $750
• Acknowledge purchase of five years of military service for Di Nguyen ($46,316)

The General, Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement Boards each unanimously approved the updated Investment Policy Statement, which adds a prohibited‑investment list for companies boycotting Israel. They also unanimously adopted a 0.10% annual reduction in the assumed rate of return to 7.25% for the next three years, approved the Actuary contract with GRS Consulting, and renewed FPPTA and CPPT memberships. The updated Summary Plan Description and the 2026 Board meeting schedule were adopted, and several administrative expense reports and travel reimbursements were approved.

• Approved Investment Policy Statement with anti‑boycott Israel clause (unanimous)
• Approved lowering assumed rate of return to 7.25% and annual 0.10% reduction for three years (unanimous)
• Approved Actuary contract with GRS Consulting (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of FPPTA and CPPT memberships (unanimous)
• Approved updated Summary Plan Description (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Administration Expense Reports for Fire and Police Boards (unanimous)
• Approved ratification of Fire Board travel expenses (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Board meeting schedule (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will consider approving a software purchase for the Police Department, renewing construction service contracts, and engaging legal counsel for ongoing litigation. The agenda also includes first readings for budget amendments across several city funds and a request to connect unincorporated properties to the sewer system.

• Purchase of Police software for $505,460
• Engagement of Shannin Law Firm for appellate services
• First readings for General Fund, CRA, Wastewater, Sanitation, Stormwater, and Building Department budget amendments
• Renewal of construction service agreements
• Request to connect Flypark Drive properties to City sewer

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the October 15 meeting and the Community Redevelopment Agency fund budget amendment recommendation. It then gave first reading approval and authorized publication and a public hearing on November 19 for six FY 2024‑25 fund‑budget ordinances (General Fund, CRA Fund, Wastewater, Sanitation, Stormwater, Building Department). Consent‑business items and a travel authorization for the 2026 Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days were also approved without objection.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, 7)
• Approved CRA fund budget amendment recommendation and directed ordinance draft (unanimous, 7)
• First reading of FY 2024‑25 General Fund Budget amendment ordinance; authorized publication and Nov 19 hearing (unanimous, 7)
• First reading of FY 2024‑25 CRA Fund Budget amendment ordinance; authorized publication and Nov 19 hearing (unanimous, 7)
• First reading of FY 2024‑25 Wastewater System Fund Budget amendment ordinance; authorized publication and Nov 19 hearing (unanimous, 7)
• First reading of FY 2024‑25 Sanitation Services Fund Budget amendment ordinance; authorized publication and Nov 19 hearing (unanimous, 7)
• First reading of FY 2024‑25 Stormwater Utility Fund Budget amendment ordinance; authorized publication and Nov 19 hearing (unanimous, 7)
• Approved consent‑business items (equipment purchases, service agreements, software) and travel authorization for Legislative Action Days (unanimous, 7)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners will discuss the allocation of the Fiscal Year 2025 uncommitted fund balance and an amended budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The board will also consider façade improvement grants for two properties on Barton Boulevard.

• Façade Improvement Grant for Space Coast Health Foundation at 548 Barton Boulevard
• Façade Improvement Grant for Beach Brewer LLC at 513 Barton Boulevard
• Resolution No.2025-__-CRA regarding Fiscal Year 2025 Uncommitted Fund Balance
• Proposed Amended Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CRA Budget
• 2026 Meeting Schedule

The board approved allocating the FY2025 uncommitted fund balance to future redevelopment projects, adopting a resolution to appropriate the surplus. It also approved façade improvement grants for Space Coast Health Foundation ($13,778.92 interior, $8,441.57 exterior) and Beach Brewer LLC ($25,000). The FY2024‑2025 budget amendment was approved and the 2026 meeting schedule was adopted. All motions carried unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved allocation of FY2025 surplus funds to future projects (4-0)
• Adopted resolution appropriating FY2025 surplus funds (4-0)
• Approved Space Coast Health Foundation façade improvement grants ($13,778.92 interior, $8,441.57 exterior) (4-0)
• Approved Beach Brewer LLC façade improvement grant of $25,000 (4-0)
• Approved FY2024‑2025 Community Redevelopment Agency budget amendment (4-0)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule for the agency (4-0)
• Approved receipt of August and September 2025 financial reports (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 27, 2025 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will consider a consent‑business item to authorize the Wastewater Treatment Department to buy two John Deere lawn mowers for a total of $52,293.28. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the October 1 minutes, a financial report for September 2025, and an employee recognition for Jeffery Taylor's 45 years of service. No public hearings, ordinances, or new business are scheduled.

• Approve purchase of two John Deere lawn mowers ($52,293.28) for Wastewater Treatment Department
• Employee recognition for Jeffery Taylor, 45 years of service, Fleet Maintenance Coordinator
• Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2025 regular meeting
• Financial/Budget report for September 2025
• Invocation and flag salute at the start of the meeting

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the October 1 meeting. It also unanimously accepted the September 2025 financial/budget report. Finally, the council approved the purchase of two John Deere lawn mowers for the Wastewater Treatment Department.

• Approved October 1 minutes (unanimous 6)
• Accepted September 2025 financial/budget report (unanimous 6)
• Approved purchase of two John Deere lawn mowers, Everglades Equipment Group (unanimous 6)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will consider three consent‑business items. Council members will vote to ratify amendments to the International Association of Firefighters contract, authorize $59,466.87 for police vehicle accessories from Dana Safety Supply, and approve the purchase of four new police vehicles totaling $179,714. All items are presented by the Public Safety Department and the City Manager.

• Ratify IAFF contract amendments (Article 30 wages, Article 38 education) – fiscal impact TBD
• Authorize purchase of police vehicle accessories for four vehicles – $59,466.87 – vendor: Dana Safety Supply
• Approve purchase of three 2026 Ford EcoBoost Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Cocoa Ford – $144,723.00
• Approve purchase of one 2026 Ford Ranger Super Crew from Step-One Auto – $34,991.00

The council approved the minutes from the September 17 meeting by unanimous vote. It ratified amendments to the International Association of Firefighters contract. It authorized purchase of accessories for four police vehicles and the purchase of four new police vehicles, each passing unanimously.

• Approved September 17 minutes (unanimous 7)
• Ratified IAFF contract amendments (unanimous 7)
• Approved purchase of police vehicle accessories for four vehicles (unanimous 7)
• Approved purchase of four police vehicles (unanimous 7)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will consider a series of FY 2026 budget ordinances and related public hearings. It will vote on a $3,000 audit engagement for the Community Redevelopment Agency, extend an environmental laboratory services contract, and appoint a new regular member to the Board of Adjustment. The council will also decide whether to use up to $10,000 of restricted funds for a Memorandum of Understanding with Brevard Health Alliance to provide drug/opioid treatment for residents.

• Approve $3,000 audit engagement letter with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC for FY 2025 Community Redevelopment Agency audit
• Approve extension of Environmental Laboratory Services agreement with Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. through September 30, 2026
• Approve up to $10,000 of restricted funds and MOU with Brevard Health Alliance for drug/opioid treatment services
• Appoint Jhomairis Aguero-Brooks as a regular member of the Board of Adjustment
• Second reading and public hearing on multiple FY 2026 budget ordinances (General Fund, Community Redevelopment Agency Fund, ARPA Fund, Wastewater System Fund, etc.)

The Rockledge City Council approved the September 3 meeting minutes and the August 2025 financial report, both unanimously. Council members adopted the finalized 2025 ad valorem millage rate of $5.3500 per $1,000 of assessed value. The council also adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund Budget and several related fund budgets, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, 6)
• Approved August 2025 financial/budget report (unanimous, 6)
• Adopted 2025 millage rate resolution $5.3500 per $1,000 (unanimous, 6)
• Adopted FY2026 General Fund Budget Ordinance No. 1926-2025 (unanimous, 6)
• Adopted FY2026 Community Redevelopment Agency Fund Budget Ordinance No. 1927-2025 (unanimous, 6)
• Adopted FY2026 American Rescue Plan Act Fund Budget Ordinance No. 1928-2025 (unanimous, 6)
• Adopted FY2026 Sanitation Impact Fee Fund Budget Ordinance No. 1930-2025 (unanimous, 6)
• Adopted FY2026 Sanitation Services Fund Budget Ordinance No. 1931-2025 (unanimous, 6)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will meet on September 3, 2025, to approve routine items including a 2026 meeting schedule, contracts for disaster debris monitoring and tree services, and a $204,056 purchase of a Ford F550 crane truck. The council will also hold public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and millage rate, with multiple ordinances scheduled for first reading.

• Approve 2026 City Council meeting schedule
• Award $204,056 contract for Ford F550 crane truck (Wastewater Treatment Department)
• Approve one-year extension of tree trimming/removal services with Enviro Tree Service, LLC
• Award contract for disaster debris monitoring services to DebrisTech, LLC
• Public hearings on Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund Budget and millage rate

The council approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted a resolution establishing a recomputed proposed millage rate for 2025 ad valorem taxes. It also certified a public hearing on the tentative FY2026 general fund budget and took the first reading of the FY2026 General Fund Budget Ordinance along with several related fund budget ordinances. All motions passed unanimously with seven votes.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 7)
• Adopted Resolution establishing recomputed proposed millage rate (unanimous 7)
• Certified holding of public hearing on tentative FY2026 general fund budget (unanimous 7)
• First reading of FY2026 General Fund Budget Ordinance (unanimous 7)
• First reading of FY2026 Community Redevelopment Agency Fund Budget Ordinance (unanimous 7)
• First reading of FY2026 American Rescue Plan Act Fund Budget Ordinance (unanimous 7)
• First reading of FY2026 Wastewater System Fund Budget Ordinance (unanimous 7)
• First reading of FY2026 Sanitation Impact Fee Fund Budget Ordinance (unanimous 7)

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission will meet on September 2, 2025, at City Hall to conduct routine procedural business, including approval of prior meeting minutes and elections for chair and vice chair. The only substantive item is a public hearing on the site plan for Ekos at Rockledge Park.

• Action Item: Ekos at Rockledge Park site plan

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It then recommended that City Council approve the Ekos at Rockledge Park site plan, noting compliance with the code. A second recommendation was made to approve a density bonus allowing up to 25 dwelling units per acre, contingent on inclusion of all 12 design elements. No other business was taken.

• Approved minutes of June 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous 6 votes)
• Recommended City Council approve Ekos at Rockledge Park site plan (passed without objection)
• Recommended City Council approve density bonus up to 25 units per acre for Ekos site (passed without objection)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners will meet on August 27, 2025, to review the July 2025 financial report, receive progress updates, and take up new business on façade improvement grants for five local properties. The board will also approve minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting.

• Façade Improvement Grant for First Baptist Church of Rockledge – 1810 Cedar Street
• Façade Improvement Grant for Community Bank of the South – 1902 S. Fiske Boulevard
• Façade Improvement Grant for Carmel Retirement Condominium Association – 1400 Huntington Lane
• Façade Improvement Grant for Hazelwood Villas Condos – 1720 Murrell Road
• Façade Improvement Grant for Beach Brewer LLC – 513 Barton Boulevard

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved façade improvement grants totaling $86,111 for four businesses and one retirement condominium. Grants included $50,000 for First Baptist Church, $20,154.05 for Community Bank of the South, $3,595 for Carmel Retirement Condominium, and $12,362.50 for Hazelwood Villas Condos. The application from Beach Brewer LLC was tabled until the October 22, 2025 meeting.

• Approved $50,000 façade grant (interior & exterior) for First Baptist Church, 1810 Cedar St (5-1)
• Approved $20,154.05 façade grant for Community Bank of the South, 1902 S. Fiske Blvd (6-0)
• Approved $3,595 façade grant for Carmel Retirement Condominium Association, 1400 Huntington Lane (6-0)
• Approved $12,362.50 façade grant for Hazelwood Villas Condos, 1720 Murrell Road (6-0)
• Tabled Beach Brewer LLC façade grant application (requested $25,000) until Oct 22, 2025 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings for a new code of ordinances and revisions to elected officials' retirement benefits. The body is also reviewing several construction projects and labor contract amendments.

• Ordinance No. 1924-2025: New Code of Ordinances including General Ordinances and Land Development Regulations
• City Hall demolition and renovation contract with W+J Construction Corp. for up to $769,896.00
• The McKnight Family Sports Complex football building and meeting room project with W+J Construction Corp. for up to $722,901.00
• Street sweeping contract renewal with Sweeping Corporation of America for $63,552.00
• FDOT agreement for vegetative maintenance of US Highway 1 and Fiske Boulevard at $42,800.00 per year

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1924‑2025, creating a new City Code of Ordinances, and Ordinance No. 1925‑2025 revising retirement benefits for elected officials, both by unanimous vote. It also named the old municipal building the “Bill Posey Rockledge Municipal Building” and ratified several contract amendments, including Police Benevolent Association and Teamsters agreements. Additional approvals included a street‑sweeping contract renewal and a Memorandum of Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for vegetative maintenance of state roads.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1924‑2025 creating a new City Code of Ordinances (unanimous 6)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1925‑2025 revising retirement benefits for elected officials (unanimous 6)
• Adopted resolution naming the old municipal building “Bill Posey Rockledge Municipal Building” (unanimous 6)
• Ratified Police Benevolent Association contract amendments for Sergeants, Officers and Telecommunicators (unanimous 6)
• Ratified Police Benevolent Association contract amendments for Police Lieutenants (unanimous 6)
• Ratified Teamsters contract amendments (unanimous 6)
• Approved Street Sweeping Contract Renewal with Sweeping Corporation of America (unanimous 6)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with FDOT for vegetative maintenance of US Highway 1 and Fiske Boulevard (unanimous 6)

Retirement Board, Fire Employees

The Rockledge Fire Employees’ Retirement Board will meet to approve the administrative budget for the 2025/2026 plan year. The board will also discuss the transition of actuarial services and rules for purchasing prior service credit.

• Approval of administrative expense budget for Plan Year 2025/2026
• Ratification of travel expense reports for FPPTA Annual Conference
• Discussion on transition of Actuarial services
• Policy regarding Purchase of Prior Service Credit Rules and Regulations
• Investment Performance Report for quarter ended June 30, 2025

Retirement Board, Police Employees

The board will discuss the annual administrative budget and review reports from the actuary, attorney, and investment consultant. The meeting also includes discussions on the Summary Plan Description and a DROP Ordinance Amendment.

• Annual Administrative Budget
• DROP Ordinance Amendment
• Summary Plan Description (SPD)
• Actuary Report
• Investment Consultant report

The board unanimously approved the updated Summary Plan Description, the amendment to extend the DROP period pending negotiations, the FY 2026 administrative budget, a $1 million investment in Harrison Street real‑estate, and retained GRS Consulting for actuarial services pending contract review. All approvals were passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved updated Summary Plan Description (unanimous)
• Approved DROP amendment pending final negotiations with City/Union (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 annual administrative budget (unanimous)
• Approved $1 million investment with Harrison Street (unanimous)
• Retained GRS Consulting for actuarial services pending contract review (unanimous)

Retirement Board, General Employees

The Rockledge General Employees’ Retirement Board will meet to discuss the transition of actuarial services. The board will also review an update to the Summary Plan Description (SPD).

• Review and approval of Summary Plan Description (SPD) update
• Discussion and transition of Actuarial services
• Investment Performance Report for quarter ended June 30, 2025
• Receipt of Retirement Fund expenditures and receipts for quarters ending March 31 and June 30, 2025

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 16 meeting. It voted to continue the actuarial services contract while the new contract is reviewed. The board acknowledged receipt of the quarter‑end expenditure reports. Finally, it approved a $1.7 million investment in Harrison Street.

• Approved May 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued actuarial services contract pending review (unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of quarter‑end expenditure reports (unanimous)
• Approved $1.7 million investment with Harrison Street (unanimous)

Parking Board

The Rockledge Parking Board will meet to review a parking reduction request for a parcel at the northwest corner of Barnes Boulevard and Three Meadows Drive. The agenda contains no other substantive business items beyond this request.

• Parking reduction request for parcel #25-36-21-00-31 at Barnes Blvd and Three Meadows Dr

City Council

The City Council will review the budget presentation for Fiscal Year 2026. The discussion includes a review of 2025 accomplishments and an overview of several city funds.

• General Fund Budget
• Community Redevelopment Agency Fund Budget
• American Rescue Plan Act Expenditures
• Wastewater System Fund Budget
• Stormwater Utility Fund Budget

The Rockledge City Council held a budget workshop to review FY2025 accomplishments and the FY2026 budget. Council members approved the conversion of a part‑time employee at the Frank T. Forester Recreation Center to a full‑time position for FY2026. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Authorized part‑time employee at Frank T. Forester Recreation Center to become full‑time in FY2026

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and staff progress updates. The board is scheduled to review a facade improvement grant distribution for a specific property and consider an audit engagement letter.

• Review of Façade Improvement Grant Distribution for 805 Angela Avenue
• Audit Engagement Letter
• Financial reports for April, May, and June 2025

The board ruled that the contractually approved amount for a façade improvement grant is the final amount an applicant may receive. It also approved the audit engagement letter with Carr, Riggs & Ingram for FY2025 auditing services. The board unanimously accepted the financial reports for April, May and June 2025 and approved the minutes from the April 23 meeting.

• Approved receipt of financial reports for April, May and June 2025 (6 votes unanimous)
• Approved audit engagement letter with Carr, Riggs & Ingram for FY2025 audit (6 votes unanimous)
• Approved minutes and attendance record for the April 23, 2025 meeting (6 votes unanimous)
• Decided contractually approved façade grant amount is the final amount allowed to the applicant (no vote recorded)
• Approved the minutes and attendance record for the April 23, 2025 meeting (6 votes unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget and a first reading of a new Code of Ordinances. The meeting includes recommendations for increasing wastewater and garbage fees, employee salary raises, and various infrastructure contracts.

• First reading of a new Code of Ordinances for General Ordinances and Land Development Regulations
• Proposed increases to wastewater base fees, wastewater usage charges, and garbage/recycling collection rates
• Recommendation for an 8% employee salary increase and adjusting the hourly base rate to $18.00
• Contract for pipe lining at Jasmine Drive/Levitt Parkway with Hinterland Group, Inc. for $98,160.00
• Audit services contract with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC for $69,000.00

The Rockledge City Council adopted the FY 2026 proposed budget as presented and increased the City Manager's spending authority to $50,000. It approved the Capital Improvement Plan and ordered the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. The council also took the first reading of a new Code of Ordinances and set a public hearing for August 20, 2025. Additional actions included approving a tentative millage rate of 5.35 mills and several fee and staffing adjustments.

• Approved FY 2026 proposed budget as presented (unanimous 7)
• Increased City Manager spending authority to $50,000 (unanimous 7)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan and directed City Attorney to draft ordinance (unanimous 7)
• Adopted first reading of new Code of Ordinances (unanimous 7)
• Authorized publication and public hearing on new Code of Ordinances for Aug 20, 2025 (unanimous 7)
• Approved tentative millage rate of 5.35 mills (unanimous 7)
• Approved 10% increase in residential wastewater base fees for five years (unanimous 7)
• Approved addition of two and a half full‑time employee positions (one police officer, one Fire Training Chief, one recreation staff) (unanimous 7)

Parking Board

The Rockledge Parking Board will meet to discuss a request from MHP Brevard I, LLC and Brian Ivy. The applicant is seeking a reduction of parking requirements for the property located at 1200 Cogswell Street.

• Parking reduction request for 1200 Cogswell Street by MHP Brevard I, LLC and Brian Ivy

The board voted unanimously to authorize the MHP Brevard I project to provide 150 parking spaces for its 100 residential units, resulting in a 1.5‑space‑per‑unit ratio. The approval includes 20‑by‑10‑foot parking spaces and retains all storm‑water management on the property. The project will include two dual‑head EV charging stations, providing four charging spaces.

• Authorized 150 parking spaces for 100‑unit project (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review requests for new equipment and road work. The body is also considering an appointment to the Board of Adjustment and the City Attorney's annual performance evaluation.

• Purchase of one AutoCar Side Loader Garbage Truck for $475,650.00
• Street resurfacing of Eyster Boulevard between Murrell Road and the railroad tracks by VA Paving, Inc. for $140,295.75
• Appointment of Jose Castorena as an alternate member on the Board of Adjustment
• Recommendation for the Reserve at Turtle Creek Site Plan
• City Attorney annual performance evaluation

The council approved the site plan for the Reserve at Turtle Creek after a public presentation. It also approved the purchase of an AutoCar side‑loader garbage truck and additional street resurfacing with VA Paving, Inc. Appointments were made, including Jose Castorena as an alternate on the Board of Adjustment, and the City Attorney’s annual performance evaluation was accepted. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous 6)
• Approved receipt of May 2025 Financial/Budget Report (unanimous 6)
• Approved receipt of Planning Commission minutes (June 3, 2025) (unanimous 6)
• Approved site plan for Reserve at Turtle Creek (unanimous 6)
• Appointed Jose Castorena as alternate member on Board of Adjustment (unanimous 6)
• Approved purchase of AutoCar side‑loader garbage truck (unanimous 6)
• Approved additional street resurfacing FY2025 with VA Paving, Inc. (unanimous 6)
• Accepted City Attorney Annual Performance Evaluation Report (unanimous 6)

Council Finance & Budget Committee

The Finance & Budget Committee is meeting to address unfinished business regarding the city's finances. The body will review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 and a draft ordinance concerning retirement benefits for elected officials.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget
• Proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 1868-2022 regarding Retirement Benefit for Elected Officials

The committee unanimously recommended the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to the full Council and approved raising the City Manager’s spending authority to $50,000 for budgeted items. It also unanimously recommended an amendment to the elected‑officials retirement benefits ordinance. The July 9 meeting was cancelled unless significant differences to the DR‑420 are received.

• Recommended FY2026 budget to full Council (4 unanimous)
• Approved City Manager spending authority up to $50,000 for budgeted items (4 unanimous)
• Recommended amendment to Ordinance No. 1868‑2022 (retirement benefits) (4 unanimous)
• Cancelled July 9 meeting unless DR‑420 figures differ (4 unanimous)
• Amended motion to meet only if significant DR‑420 differences are received (no vote recorded)

City Council Executive Session

The City Council is holding an executive session to discuss the case City of Rockledge v. Watson Paving, Inc. (Case No. 2007-CA-022374). The discussion is limited to settlement negotiations or strategy regarding litigation expenditures.

• Litigation discussion: City of Rockledge v. Watson Paving, Inc., Case No. 2007-CA-022374

The council met on June 18, 2025 and entered an executive session to discuss litigation (Case No. 2007-CA-022374). After the closed session, the council reconvened in public and adjourned with no further business.

• Adjourned to executive session for litigation discussion (5:17 p.m.)
• Adjourned executive session (5:54 p.m.)
• Reopened regular session (5:54 p.m.)
• Adjourned regular session (5:54 p.m.)

Council Finance & Budget Committee

The Finance & Budget Committee will review the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2026, including the tentative millage rate and wastewater and sanitation funds. The body will also discuss the city's investment policy and capital improvement plan.

• Draft Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2026
• Tentative Millage Rate
• Investment Policy of the City
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 1868-2022 regarding retirement benefits for elected officials

The Finance & Budget Committee adopted several budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2026. Motions on the millage rate, wastewater, sanitation and usage fees, employee wages, staffing, investment policy, the Capital Improvement Plan and the ARPA expenditure list were all approved. All votes were unanimous or without objection.

• Approved millage rate of 5.35 mills (unanimous 4)
• Approved 10% annual increase to average residential wastewater fees for five years (unanimous 4)
• Approved allocation of wastewater base fee funds: 5% operating, 4% R&R, 1% CIP (unanimous 4)
• Approved 5% annual increase to wastewater usage charge per 1,000 gallons for five years (without objection 4)
• Approved 5% annual increase to garbage, recycling and refuse collection fees for five years (unanimous 4)
• Approved 8% salary increase for non‑union city employees and authority to address compression issues (without objection 4)
• Approved adjustment of hourly base wage to $18.00 for non‑union city employees (unanimous 4)
• Approved addition of two and a half full‑time equivalents (2.5 FTEs) (without objection 4)

City Council

The City Council will discuss naming streets within the Turtle Creek Project. The body is also considering travel authorizations for the City Manager and Councilmembers to attend Florida League of Cities events in Orlando.

• Resolution: Naming Streets within the Turtle Creek Project
• Travel authorization for Florida League of Cities Annual and Legislative Conferences and Policy Meetings

The council approved the minutes from the May 21 meeting. It adopted a resolution naming several streets within the Turtle Creek Project. Council members authorized travel to the Florida League of Cities conferences and added policy‑committee meetings. A private litigation meeting on the Watson Paving/REDI case was scheduled for June 18.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 7)
• Adopted street‑naming resolution for Turtle Creek Project (unanimous 7)
• Authorized travel for council members and City Manager to Florida League of Cities conferences (unanimous 7)
• Amended travel authorization to include Policy Committee meetings (unanimous 7)
• Accepted Police Employees’ Retirement Board minutes (unanimous 7)
• Scheduled private litigation meeting on June 18, 2025 (unanimous 7)

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission will meet to consider a site plan for the Reserve at Turtle Creek. No public hearings, new business, or unfinished business are scheduled for this meeting.

• Site plan action item: Reserve at Turtle Creek

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. It then recommended that the City Council approve the site plan for the Reserve at Turtle Creek, with five members voting in favor and one member recused due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Reserve at Turtle Creek site plan (5-0, 1 recusal)

City Council

The City Council will review a memorandum of understanding for school resource officers and a lease extension for a community center tenant. The body will also consider an appointment to the Code Enforcement Board and the disposal of surplus vehicles.

• MOU for School Resource Officers at five public schools with a reimbursement rate of $74,500 per officer
• Lease extension through December 2026 for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren at Rockledge Community Resource Center ($700/month rent plus $175/month utilities)
• Appointment of Matthew Cohen to the Code Enforcement Board (Citizen position)
• Authorization to sell or scrap two surplus Public Works vehicles: a 2008 and 2007 Ford F150
• April 2025 Financial/Budget Report

The Rockledge City Council approved the declaration of surplus property and authorized the sale or scrapping of two public works vehicles. It also approved a memorandum of understanding for school resource officers and a lease modification for the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program. Additionally, the council accepted several reports, appointed a new code enforcement board member, and approved the minutes of the May 7 meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous 7)
• Approved receipt of April 2025 Financial/Budget Report (unanimous 6)
• Approved receipt of Planning Commission minutes (May 6, 2025) (unanimous 6)
• Appointed Matthew Cohen to Code Enforcement Board (unanimous 6)
• Approved sale/scrap of two surplus vehicles (unanimous 6)
• Approved MOU with Brevard County School Board for School Resource Officers (unanimous 6)
• Approved fifth modification of lease for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program (unanimous 6)

Retirement Board, Fire Employees

The Rockledge Fire Employees' Retirement Board meets on May 16, 2025, to consider approving an update to the Summary Plan Description and a contract addendum with Mariner Consulting. The board will also receive reports on investment performance, actuarial status, and plan administration, and hear public comment.

• Approval for plan attorney to update Summary Plan Description (last updated 11/2023)
• Approval of Mariner contract addendum
• Investment performance report for quarter ended March 31, 2025
• Actuarial report from Freiman Little Actuaries
• Annual financial disclosure filing deadline reminder – July 1, 2025

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 31, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously authorized the attorney to update the Summary Plan Description. Additionally, the board unanimously approved the Mariner contract addendum as presented.

• Approved January 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized attorney to update Summary Plan Description (unanimous)
• Approved Mariner contract addendum (unanimous)

Retirement Board, Police Employees

The Rockledge Police Employees' Retirement Board will discuss and potentially approve a Summary Plan Description update, a Mariner Addendum, and a DROP Amendment. The board will also receive reports from its investment consultant, actuary, and attorney. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or project names provided.

• Discussion of Summary Plan Description update
• Consideration of Mariner Addendum
• Proposed DROP Amendment
• Investment consultant report
• Actuary report

The Retirement Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the Mariner contract addendum, both unanimously. The Board also authorized the attorney to update the Summary Plan Description and approved the updated Salem Trust authorized signer forms. No public comments were received, and the Board set the next meeting for August 15, 2025.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Mariner contract addendum (unanimous)
• Authorized attorney to update Summary Plan Description (unanimous)
• Approved Salem Trust authorized signer forms (signed)
• Adjourned the meeting; next meeting scheduled for August 15, 2025

Retirement Board, General Employees

The Rockledge General Employees’ Retirement Board will meet to approve updates to the Summary Plan Description and a contract addendum with Mariner Consulting. They will also receive reports from investment, actuarial, and legal consultants, and discuss the annual financial disclosure filing deadline.

• Approval for Plan Attorney to update Summary Plan Description (last updated 11/2023)
• Approval of Mariner contract addendum
• Investment performance report for quarter ended March 31, 2025
• Annual Financial Disclosure filing deadline – July 1, 2025
• Educational opportunities – FPPTA Annual Conference June 22-25

The Retirement Board approved the Mariner contract addendum and authorized the attorney to update the Summary Plan Description, both by unanimous vote. The board also approved the minutes of the January 31, 2025 meeting unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Mariner contract addendum (unanimous)
• Authorized attorney to update Summary Plan Description (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 31, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will approve minutes, receive a presentation from McNair Magnet Middle School, and hear reports from several boards. The only action item is a consent agenda item to declare surplus wastewater equipment (blowers, mowers, samplers) and authorize their sale or scrapping.

• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2025
• Presentation: McNair Magnet Middle School update by Principal Nicholas Stewart
• Reports from Fire Employees' Retirement Board, General Employees' Retirement Board, Code Enforcement Board, and CRA Board
• Consent: Declaration of surplus property (Lampson blowers, Commercial Mower, Refrigerated Auto Sampler, John Deere mowers) and authorization to scrap or auction

The council approved a declaration of surplus property and authorized the Wastewater Treatment Department to scrap or sell the property, passing the motion unanimously. They also approved the minutes of the April 16, 2025 meeting and accepted the minutes from several boards, each with a unanimous vote. No ordinances, resolutions, or new business were taken.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 6)
• Accepted Fire Employees’ Retirement Board minutes (Jan 31, 2025) (unanimous 6)
• Accepted General Employees’ Retirement Board minutes (Jan 31, 2025) (unanimous 6)
• Accepted Code Enforcement Board minutes (Apr 22, 2025) (unanimous 6)
• Accepted Community Redevelopment Agency Board minutes (Apr 23, 2025) (unanimous 6)
• Approved declaration of surplus property and authorization to scrap or sell property (Wastewater Treatment Dept.) (unanimous 6)

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission meeting on May 6, 2025, consists entirely of procedural items and training sessions. After call to order, pledge, and approval of March 4 minutes, the commission will receive training on the duties, roles, and responsibilities of the Planning Commission, as well as on the functions of the Planning Division. No public hearings, site plans, or unfinished business are scheduled.

• Training: Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities of the Planning Commission
• Training: Functions of the Planning Division

The Rockledge Planning Commission approved the minutes and attendance record from the March 4, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. No public hearings, site plans, or unfinished business were presented. The commission spent the remainder of the meeting on training presentations about its duties and the Planning Division’s functions. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider approving three facade improvement grants for businesses on US Highway 1 and Barton Boulevard. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, financial reports for February and March 2025, and progress reports on events and projects.

• Approval: Façade Improvement Grant - Boaters Exchange - 2145 US Highway 1
• Approval: Façade Improvement Grant - The Dock Experts - 2137 US Highway 1 Ste 102
• Approval: Façade Improvement Grant - BC Suites LLC - 566 Barton Boulevard Ste 14,15,16

The board approved three façade improvement grants for Boaters Exchange, The Dock Experts, and BC Suites LLC, each with unanimous 6‑vote support. The commissioners also approved the February 26 meeting minutes and accepted the February and March financial reports for the agency. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $12,356 façade grant for Boaters Exchange, 2145 US Hwy 1 (unanimous 6)
• Approved $23,705.17 façade grant for The Dock Experts, 2137 US Hwy 1 Suite 102 (unanimous 6)
• Approved $25,000 interior renovation grant for BC Suites LLC, 566 Barton Blvd Suites 14‑16 (unanimous 6)
• Approved receipt of February 2025 financial report (unanimous 6)
• Approved receipt of March 2025 financial report (unanimous 6)
• Approved minutes and attendance record of February 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous 6)

Code Enforcement Board

The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 2024, acknowledge two complied cases, elect a chair and vice chair, and hear two new items: a request to reduce an administrative fine/lien from a prior case and a new violation involving an RV/camper connected to utilities in a front setback.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• ECE20-0911 – Russell Sage Jr – 1718 Palmer Lane – Reduction of Code Enforcement Administrative Fine/Lien
• ECE25-0025 – Vincent C. Lipscomb – 864 Croton Road – RV/Camper in front setbacks, connected to utilities (occupied)
• ECE23-0361 – Grace Herrington – 923 Levitt Parkway – Inoperable vehicle and household items in open carport [COMPLIED]
• ECE23-0771 – Kenneth Messer, Jessica Messer – 996 Sarazen Drive – Commercial vehicle repair, excess chickens/ducks, dilapidated fence [COMPLIED]

The Code Enforcement Board removed a previously tabled case for 923 Levitt Parkway and confirmed it is in compliance. It elected Mark O’Donnell as Chair and Kelly Wentworth as Vice Chair by acclamation. The Board waived the administrative lien on 1718 Palmer Lane and declared the RV/camper at 864 Croton Road a violation, setting a compliance deadline and daily fines. It also changed future meeting dates to the second Thursday of every other month at 6:00 p.m. starting July 2025.

• Removed ECE23-0361 (923 Levitt Parkway) from the table – motion carried unanimously
• Declared Mark O’Donnell Chair by acclamation
• Declared Kelly Wentworth Vice Chair by acclamation
• Waived lien on 1718 Palmer Lane – motion carried unanimously
• Found ECE25-0025 (864 Croton Road) in violation of Rockledge Land Development Regulations – motion carried unanimously
• Found violation of Section 55.15(D)(5) for the same property – motion carried unanimously
• Ordered compliance within 10 days with fines up to $250/day – motion carried unanimously
• Moved Code Enforcement Board meetings to the second Thursday of every other month at 6:00 p.m. – motion carried unanimously

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including a $472,709 contract for Advanced Wastewater Treatment Phase II to meet Clean Water Act standards by July 2025, a $59,618 stormwater study on Sable Lane to address flooding, and a $54,870 dock renovation at Golfview Elementary School. Also on the agenda is a resolution supporting preservation of the federal tax exemption on municipal bonds, and an appointment to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board. No unfinished or new business is listed.

• Award of $472,709 contract to Wharton-Smith, Inc./Tetra Tech for Advanced Wastewater Treatment Phase II (Phase 1A fee)
• Approval of $59,618 stormwater study on Sable Lane by Tetra Tech to analyze drainage alternatives
• Approval of $54,870 renovation of Golfview Elementary School dock by Waterfront Solutions
• Interlocal agreement to restate the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) for continued state/federal transportation funding
• Resolution declaring support for preservation of federal tax exemption of municipal bonds

The Rockledge City Council approved several consent items, including an interlocal agreement for the SCTPO, a stormwater study on Sable Lane, the Phase II Advanced Wastewater Treatment contract with Wharton‑Smith/Tetra Tech, and the renovation of the Golfview Elementary School dock. All consent items passed by unanimous vote (6). The council also adopted a resolution supporting the federal tax exemption of municipal bonds and appointed Adam Copenhaver to the Community Redevelopment Agency Board.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement for SCTPO (unanimous 6)
• Approved Stormwater Study on Sable Lane, Tetra Tech (unanimous 6)
• Approved Advanced Wastewater Treatment Phase II contract, Wharton‑Smith/Tetra Tech (unanimous 6)
• Approved renovation of Golfview Elementary School dock, Waterfront Solutions (unanimous 6)
• Adopted resolution supporting preservation of federal tax exemption of municipal bonds (unanimous 6)
• Appointed Adam Copenhaver to Community Redevelopment Agency Board (unanimous 6)
• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous 6)
• Approved March 2025 financial/budget report (unanimous 6)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on second readings for annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and zoning at 3400 Murrell Road (Faith Baptist Church). A resolution to name the public safety facility after Mayor Price will be considered. Under new business, the council will discuss a memorandum of agreement with ICE that would authorize Rockledge police to act as Designated Immigration Officers. Consent items include declaring surplus police vehicles, authorizing up to $190,000 for HVAC replacement at the public safety building, and approving $39,495 for laptops and Chromebooks at the Frank T. Forester Recreation Center.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1921-2025 for voluntary annexation of 2.0+/- acres at 3400 Murrell Road
• Second reading of Ordinance 1922-2025 for comprehensive plan amendment to MUPD7 at 3400 Murrell Road
• Second reading of Ordinance 1923-2025 for zoning designation P1 – Professional District at 3400 Murrell Road
• Resolution naming the Rockledge Public Safety Facility as “Mayor Thomas J. Price, Jr. Rockledge Public Safety Building”
• Approval of ICE Memorandum of Agreement allowing Rockledge police to act as Designated Immigration Officers

The council unanimously approved the voluntary annexation of 2.0 ± acres at 3400 Murrell Road owned by Faith Baptist Church. It also adopted a comprehensive‑plan amendment and changed the zoning to a P1 Professional District for the same parcel. Additionally, the council named the public safety facility after Mayor Thomas J. Price Jr. and approved several consent‑business items, while the HVAC purchase for the building was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1921-2025 annexing 2.0 ± acres at 3400 Murrell Road (unanimous 7)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1922-2025 comprehensive‑plan amendment for the same property (unanimous 7)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1923-2025 zoning change to P1 Professional District for the same property (unanimous 7)
• Adopted resolution naming the Rockledge Public Safety Facility “Mayor Thomas J. Price, Jr. Rockledge Public Safety Building” (unanimous 7)
• Approved declaration of surplus public‑safety vehicles and authorization to dispose of them (unanimous 7)
• Approved hardware purchase for computer labs at Frank T. Forester Recreation Center (unanimous 7)
• Tabled approval of purchase and installation of HVAC system at the Public Safety Building (unanimous 7)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the annexation and zoning of property at 3400 Murrell Road. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and the City Manager's annual performance evaluation.

• Proposed annexation and zoning of 2.0+/- acres at 3400 Murrell Road for Faith Baptist Church of Rockledge, Inc.
• Street resurfacing contract for Kings Grant Subdivision and Pluckebaum Road with VA Paving, Inc. for $398,039.89
• Retention pond fence replacement in Pine Cove subdivision with East Coast Fence for $35,960.68
• BS&A Enterprise Software maintenance and online permitting fees totaling $46,939.00
• Proposed appointment of Gregory Quinones to the Planning Commission

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the February 19 and March 6 meetings and accepted the city’s audit and February financial report. It moved the first reading and authorized public hearings for three ordinances affecting 3400 Murrell Road – a voluntary annexation, a comprehensive‑plan amendment, and a zoning change to P1 Professional District – with a second hearing set for April 2, 2025. The council also approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget calendar and authorized the sale of the former Luther Drive property, awarding the $50,100 bid to the applicant at 3101 Southern Oaks Drive.

• Approved minutes of February 19 and March 6 meetings (unanimous 7)
• Accepted city audit report (passed without objection, 7)
• Approved February 2025 Financial/Budget Report (unanimous 7)
• First reading and public hearing authorized for voluntary annexation of 2 acres at 3400 Murrell Road (unanimous 7); second hearing authorized for April 2, 2025 (unanimous 7)
• First reading and public hearing authorized for comprehensive plan amendment for 3400 Murrell Road (unanimous 7); second hearing authorized for April 2, 2025 (unanimous 7)
• First reading and public hearing authorized for zoning change to P1 Professional District at 3400 Murrell Road (unanimous 7); second hearing authorized for April 2, 2025 (unanimous 7)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget calendar (unanimous 7)
• Approved disposal of 1152 Luther Drive, awarding $50,100 to 3101 Southern Oaks Drive (unanimous 7)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockledge Board of Adjustment will approve minutes from April 2024, elect a vice chairperson, and consider a special exception request (SE-96-01) from Brevard County to remove restrictions on property at 1219 Rockledge Drive.

• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Special Exception SE-96-01: removal of restrictions at 1219 Rockledge Drive, applicant Brevard County Board of County Commissioners

The Rockledge Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to lift restrictions 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 imposed on Special Exception SE-96-01 for the Lawndale Museum at 1219 Rockledge Drive. The decision followed a public hearing with testimony from museum supporters and an adjacent neighbor. The board also approved the April 16, 2024 minutes and tabled the election of a vice chairperson.

• Approved minutes of April 16, 2024 (4-0)
• Tabled election of Vice Chairperson until next meeting
• Approved lifting restrictions 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 on SE-96-01 (unanimous)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider a resolution that strongly encourages Orlando Health to postpone the proposed closure of Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital, citing health and safety concerns for the community. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution strongly encouraging Orlando Health to postpone closure of Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital

The Rockledge City Council unanimously approved a resolution strongly encouraging Orlando Health to postpone its proposed closure of Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital, citing community health and safety concerns. The vote was 6-0, with Councilmember Sammie Brown Martin absent but expressing support via email. The resolution is a political procedure requested by state representatives to aid intervention at the state level.

• Approved resolution urging Orlando Health to postpone hospital closure (6-0)
• Unanimously agreed to read the resolution in its entirety and move it forward (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning district amendment (ZDA-25-01) to reclassify 1029 Florida Avenue from General Commercial (C2) to Redevelopment Mixed Use (RMU). Additionally, they will consider an action item to amend conditions imposed via Special Exception (SE-96-01) for 1219 Rockledge Drive.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment ZDA-25-01 for 1029 Florida Avenue from C2 to RMU
• Action item to amend conditions of Special Exception SE-96-01 at 1219 Rockledge Drive

The Rockledge Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of a zoning change from C2 General Commercial to RMU Redevelopment Mixed Use for 1029 Florida Avenue, citing spot zoning concerns. The commission also unanimously recommended removing restrictions 5, 6, 7, and 8 from a 1996 special exception for the Lawndale House at 1219 Rockledge Drive.

• Recommended denial of zoning change (ZDA-25-01) for 1029 Florida Ave (passed without objection)
• Recommended removal of restrictions 5-8 from SE-96-01 for 1219 Rockledge Drive (unanimous)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners

The board will consider approval of minutes, financial reports, and several new business items. Key actions include selecting a chair and vice chair, approving three facade improvement grants, and authorizing the disposal of CRA-owned property at 1152 Luther Drive.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair; recommendation to City Council
• Façade Improvement Grant – Carolina Pines at 805 Angela Avenue
• Façade Improvement Grant – CEB Invest, Inc. at 895 Barton Boulevard
• Façade Improvement Grant – Starlight Valley, LLC at 566 Barton Boulevard
• Disposal of CRA property at 1152 Luther Drive

The Rockledge CRA Board approved three facade improvement grants totaling $56,880.31 and selected a bidder for the sale of a city-owned parcel at 1152 Luther Drive, contingent on financial verification. The board also re-elected its chair and vice chair and received financial reports for October 2024 through January 2025.

• Approved $21,557.81 facade grant for Carolina Pines, 805 Angela Avenue (6-0)
• Approved $10,322.50 facade grant for CEB Invest, Inc, 895 Barton Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved $25,000.00 facade grant for Starlight Valley, LLC, 566 Barton Boulevard (6-0)
• Selected bidder for 1152 Luther Drive property sale at $50,100.00, contingent on creditworthiness (6-0)
• Re-elected Edward Inman as Chair and David Bucher as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Received financial reports for Oct 2024, Nov 2024, Dec 2024, Jan 2025 (6-0)

Council Finance & Budget Committee

The Finance & Budget Committee will meet to discuss the budget process. The primary action item is the approval of the proposed budget calendar for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

• Approval of Proposed Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

The Rockledge City Council Finance & Budget Committee approved the proposed budget calendar for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved proposed FY 2025-2026 budget calendar (4-0)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will consider consent items including sewer infrastructure contracts and a fireworks display, and vote on new business accepting a donated armored truck for the Police Emergency Response Team. The meeting also includes a resolution adopting a grant management policy and board appointments.

• Accept armored truck donation from Loomis Armored Services (typical cost $200,000–$300,000)
• Approve interlocal agreement for automatic aid with Brevard County Fire Rescue
• Authorize $77,295 for lift station wet well rehabilitation at stations 20, 23, and 5
• Authorize $109,999.98 for sanitary sewer manhole rehabilitation (9 manholes)
• Approve $12,500 contract with Starfire Corporation for July 4th fireworks at Lee Wenner Park

The Rockledge City Council approved a resolution adopting the City's Grant Management Policy, effective February 20, 2025. It also accepted a donated armored truck from Loomis Armored Services for the Police Division's Emergency Response Team, and approved several consent items including wastewater rehabilitation contracts and a fireworks contract. The council made board appointments and reappointments, and voted to name the Public Safety building after Mayor Price.

• Adopted Grant Management Policy (7-0)
• Accepted armored truck donation from Loomis Armored Services (7-0)
• Approved consent items: Lift Station Wet Well Rehabilitation, Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation, July 4th Fireworks contract, Interlocal Agreement for Automatic Aid (7-0)
• Reappointed Jeffrey Fee to Code Enforcement Board (7-0)
• Appointed Jhomairis Aguero as alternate to Board of Adjustment (7-0)
• Confirmed James Pickel to Police Employees' Retirement Board (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Named Public Safety building after Mayor Price (7-0)

City Council

The Rockledge City Council will consider consent agenda items including declarations of surplus property for fire, police, public works, and wastewater equipment, and approval of the annual Space Coast Marathon and Half-Marathon requiring road closures on November 30, 2025.

• Declare surplus Fire & Emergency Services equipment (vehicle exhaust system, skid unit, air pack tracker) and authorize disposal
• Declare surplus Police Department equipment (outdated server, accessories) and authorize disposal
• Declare surplus Public Works 1988 John Deere backhoe (repair cost exceeds value) and authorize disposal via auction or scrap
• Declare surplus Wastewater Treatment equipment/vehicles (1987 Ford 8000, pumps, etc.) and authorize disposal via auction or scrap
• Approve Space Coast Runners & Running Zone Foundation Marathon & Half-Marathon on Nov 30, 2025 with road closures on Rockledge Drive

The Rockledge City Council approved five consent items, including declarations of surplus property for disposal across multiple departments and a special event permit for the Space Coast Runners marathon. The meeting was largely procedural, with no public hearings, new business, or unfinished business.

• Approved surplus property disposal for Fire and Emergency Services equipment (7-0)
• Approved surplus property disposal for Police Department equipment (7-0)
• Approved surplus property disposal for Public Works equipment (7-0)
• Approved surplus property disposal for Wastewater Treatment equipment/vehicles (7-0)
• Approved special event permit for Space Coast Runners marathon on Nov 30, 2025 (7-0)

Retirement Board, Fire Employees

The Rockledge Fire Employees' Retirement Board will hear the annual valuation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and declare the expected annual rate of investment return. They will also consider a DROP procedure policy and receive reports from investment and actuarial consultants.

• Presentation of annual valuation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024
• Declare expected annual rate of investment return for plan assets
• Fiduciary insurance renewal paid in amount of $4,857.09
• DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program) annual updates distributed to members
• Quarterly investment performance report for period ended December 31, 2024

The Rockledge Fire Employees' Retirement Board approved the annual actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2024, and declared a 7.35% expected rate of return. The board also approved changes to the legal services agreement for disability benefit applications and renewed fiduciary insurance. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of November 15, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved annual actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Declared expected rate of return at 7.35% (unanimous)
• Approved legal services agreement change for disability benefit applications (unanimous)
• Approved fiduciary insurance renewal of $4,857.09 (unanimous)

Retirement Board, Police Employees

The Police Employees’ Retirement Plan board will meet to discuss the actuarial valuation and receive reports from the actuary, attorney, and investment consultant. The board will also address old business regarding the DROP Procedure Policy and the 5th Member Trustee.

• Actuarial Valuation
• DROP Procedure Policy
• 5th Member Trustee
• Investment Consultant report
• Actuary and Attorney reports

The Rockledge Police Employees' Retirement Board approved the DROP distribution policy effective 1/1/2025, appointed James Pickel as the 5th member trustee, accepted the annual actuarial valuation (funded ratio 95.16%), and set the expected rate of return at 7.35%. They also approved a fee addendum for the plan administrator with CPI-U-based increases and approved a change to the attorney's billing for disability applications. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved DROP distribution policy effective 1/1/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved James Pickel as 5th member trustee (unanimous)
• Approved annual actuarial valuation report (unanimous)
• Accepted 7.35% expected rate of return (unanimous)
• Approved plan administrator fee addendum with CPI-U increase (unanimous)
• Approved attorney's disability billing change (unanimous)

Retirement Board, General Employees

The Rockledge General Employees’ Retirement Board will review the annual valuation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The board is also tasked with declaring the expected annual rate of investment return for the plan's assets.

• Presentation of annual valuation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024
• Declaration of expected annual rate of investment return
• Investment Performance Report for quarter ended December 31, 2024
• Review of Retirement Fund expenditures and receipts for quarter ending December 31, 2024
• Discussion of Drop Procedure Policy

The Rockledge General Employees' Retirement Board approved the October 1, 2024 actuarial valuation, which showed the plan is 90.63% funded, down from 92.93%, and set the expected rate of return at 7.35%. The board also approved a change to the legal services agreement, billing disability benefit application work at a discounted hourly rate, and approved the quarterly expenditure report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 15, 2024 quarterly meeting (unanimous)
• Approved annual actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Declared expected rate of return at 7.35% for current and future years (unanimous)
• Approved change to legal services agreement for disability benefit applications (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure report for quarter ending 12/31/24 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review recommendations for the annexation, land use amendment, and zoning of a 2-acre parcel at 3400 Murrell Road. The body will also consider a development agreement for a climate-controlled storage facility at that location. Additionally, the council will address board appointments and a pipe lining project.

• Public hearing for annexation and zoning of 2+/- acres at 3400 Murrell Road
• Public hearing for a climate-controlled storage facility at Murrell Road and Sabal Grove Drive
• Contract for Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) lining on Brunswick Lane with Inliner Solutions for $63,450.00
• Reappointment of Kenneth Knight and Doug Williams to the Planning Commission
• Appointment of Timothy Layne to the Board of Adjustment

The Rockledge City Council approved the voluntary annexation of a 2-acre parcel at 3400 Murrell Road, along with a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning designation. It also approved a development agreement and site plan for a climate-controlled storage facility at Murrell Road and Sabal Grove Drive. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved voluntary annexation ANX-24-01 for 3400 Murrell Road (7-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment CPA-24-01 for 3400 Murrell Road (7-0)
• Approved zoning designation ZDA-24-01 (P1 Professional District) for 3400 Murrell Road (7-0)
• Approved development agreement DA-24-02 and site plan for climate-controlled storage facility at Murrell Road and Sabal Grove Drive (7-0)
• Reappointed Kenneth Knight and Doug Williams to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Timothy Layne to Board of Adjustment (7-0)
• Appointed Thomas Bird to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved CIPP lining installation with corrected map (883 Kings Post Road to 883 Westport Drive) (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockledge Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and zoning classification for a 2-acre parcel at 3400 Murrell Road owned by Faith Baptist Church. It will also consider a development agreement and site plan for a climate-controlled storage facility at Murrell Road and Sabal Grove Drive. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and procedural items.

• Voluntary annexation (ANX-24-01) of a 2-acre parcel at 3400 Murrell Road by Faith Baptist Church
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA-24-01) to add the parcel as MUPD7 – Mixed Use Planning District 7
• Zoning classification (ZDA-24-01) requested as P1 – Professional District on the same parcel
• Development Agreement and Site Plan (DA-24-02) for a climate-controlled storage facility by Murrell Self Storage, LLC on Murrell Road and Sabal Grove Drive

The Rockledge Planning Commission recommended approval of the voluntary annexation, comprehensive plan amendment, and zoning designation for the Faith Baptist Church property at 3400 Murrell Road. It also recommended approval of a development agreement and site plan for a climate-controlled storage facility at Murrell Road and Sabal Grove Drive, contingent on an enhanced landscaping plan and corrected application documents. All recommendations will go to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended voluntary annexation of 3400 Murrell Road (ANX-24-01) without objection
• Recommended Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA-24-01) for MUPD7 land use unanimously
• Recommended zoning designation P1 – Professional District (ZDA-24-01) without objection
• Recommended approval of storage facility site plan (DA-24-02) contingent on enhanced landscaping and corrected application, unanimously