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 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 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 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, 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 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)

City Council

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 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 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 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 Executive Session

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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)