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 "city": "Cocoa",
 "state": "FL",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2024-12-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider direction on updating alcohol beverage ordinance",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider providing direction to staff to prepare an ordinance amending Appendix A, Article XIII, Section 20 of the city code regarding alcoholic beverages. The special meeting also includes approval of the meeting agenda and minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/12/1818_A_City_Council_24-12-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1818&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-12-16",
   "body": "Diamond Square RDA",
   "headline": "RDA to consider UpStart Cocoa Grant policy amendment and annual reports",
   "summary": "The Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a regular meeting to consider approving minutes from six prior meetings, receive a presentation on amendments to the UpStart Cocoa Grant Program, hear a presentation from Space Coast Habitat for Humanity, and accept the 2024 Annual Report from the Alliance for Neighborhood Restoration. Public delegations are also scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/12/1815_A_Diamond_Square_RDA_24-12-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1815&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-12-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider retirement plan updates and multiple zoning amendments",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on final readings for police and firefighter retirement plan ordinances. The body is also considering several zoning text amendments and budget adjustments for capital projects and ARPA funds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/12/1810_A_City_Council_24-12-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1810&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-12-04",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning / Local Planning Agency",
   "headline": "Rezoning 16 parcels (8.36 acres) to General Commercial at Pine Grove Park",
   "summary": "The board will consider a city-initiated ordinance to rezone 16 parcels totaling 8.36 acres from county residential and commercial designations to City of Cocoa General Commercial (C-G). The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from a prior meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/12/1817_A_Planning_and_Zoning___Local_Planning_Agency_24-12-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1817&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-12-02",
   "body": "Cocoa Redevelopment Agency",
   "headline": "Cocoa CRA to approve six sets of past meeting minutes",
   "summary": "The Cocoa Redevelopment Agency meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on approving minutes from six previous meetings (May, July, August, September, and November 2024). No substantive action items, presentations, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/12/1814_A_Cocoa_Redevelopment_Agency_24-12-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1814&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-11-25",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Cocoa City Council to consider budget amendments and board appointments",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding a special meeting focused on finance and urgent items. The body will consider a resolution to adjust the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to cover negative departmental balances and project budgets.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/11/1809_A_City_Council_24-11-25_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1809&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-11-21",
   "body": "Code Enforcement Board",
   "headline": "Board to approve agenda and minutes; no substantive actions scheduled",
   "summary": "The Code Enforcement Board will consider approval of the meeting agenda as presented. It will also vote to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/11/1768_A_Code_Enforcement_Board_24-11-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1768&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-11-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to certify election results and swear in new members",
   "summary": "The City Council will certify the results of the November 5, 2024, General Election and hold a swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Michael C. Blake and Councilmembers Lavander Hearn and Patricia Weeks.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/11/1808_A_City_Council_24-11-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1808&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-11-18",
   "body": "Diamond Square RDA",
   "headline": "Diamond Square RDA to approve 2025 meeting schedule",
   "summary": "The Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to approve the agenda, minutes from previous meetings, and a schedule for 2025. The meeting will also include a presentation on Sunshine Law training.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/11/1806_A_Diamond_Square_RDA_24-11-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1806&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-11-13",
   "body": "Sustainability Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Sustainability Board to approve August meeting minutes",
   "summary": "The Sustainability Advisory Board will hold a procedural meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the August 28, 2024 meeting. No new business, updates, or staff reports are listed on the agenda. The next meeting date is to be determined.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/11/1816_A_Sustainability_Advisory_Board_24-11-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1816&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-11-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Cocoa City Council to consider $49 million grant for multi-modal station",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss several budget amendments, public safety contracts, and zoning changes. Key items include retirement plan updates for police and fire personnel and a grant application for passenger rail infrastructure.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/11/1807_A_City_Council_24-11-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1807&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-11-06",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning / Local Planning Agency",
   "headline": "Ordinance 15-2024 to rezone 16 parcels near SR 520 postponed",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, then consider several new items. These include an expedited state‑review amendment to the Future Land Use Element for mixed‑use development, a rezoning ordinance for 16 parcels (8.36 acres) adjacent to State Road 520 (postponed), a Pine Grove Park zoning amendment, tree‑protection code changes, and a definition of transportation terminals. The board will also hold open discussion before adjourning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/11/1813_A_Planning_and_Zoning___Local_Planning_Agency_24-11-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1813&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-11-04",
   "body": "Cocoa Redevelopment Agency",
   "headline": "Cocoa Redevelopment Agency to approve 2025 meeting schedule",
   "summary": "The agency is meeting to approve its agenda and establish its official meeting schedule for the year 2025.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/11/1805_A_Cocoa_Redevelopment_Agency_24-11-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1805&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-10-16",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board will consider a special exception for a cigar lounge bar at 412 Brevard Ave",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will review a Special Exception request to permit a bar or lounge, with or without a package store, to operate a cigar lounge bar serving alcohol. The request concerns the property at 412 Brevard Avenue and cites Appendix A, Article XI, Section 13(C)(6) and Section 22(F) of the City of Cocoa Code. The agenda also includes routine approvals of the meeting agenda and September 18 minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/10/1796_A_Board_of_Adjustment_24-10-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1796&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-10-14",
   "body": "Diamond Square RDA",
   "headline": "Diamond Square RDA to consider agreement amendment for Michael C. Blake Subdivision",
   "summary": "The Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency is holding a special meeting to review a specific interlocal agreement. The body will decide whether to approve an amendment regarding the Michael C. Blake Subdivision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/10/1803_A_Diamond_Square_RDA_24-10-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1803&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-10-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve $4.5 million HDR water‑supply contract",
   "summary": "The council will consider several consent agenda items, including a $4,514,117 multi‑year task order with HDR, Inc. for Taylor Creek Reservoir water‑supply permitting and related budget amendments. Other approvals include a $1,119,995 purchase of a Sutphen fire pumper, a $6,825 radar acquisition using Federal Forfeiture funds, and a $250,000 piggyback contract with Connect Consulting for hydrogeological services. A public hearing will address a request to postpone a zoning map amendment for 301 S. Cocoa Blvd.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/10/1794_A_City_Council_24-10-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1794&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-10-02",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning / Local Planning Agency",
   "headline": "Planning board to vote on zoning changes for 16 parcels near SR 520",
   "summary": "The Cocoa Planning and Zoning Board will consider a land-use change for 16 parcels totaling 8.36 acres near State Road 520 and adjacent to Virginia Avenue, Ruth Street, and Aurora Street. The board will also discuss a text amendment to allow major recreational equipment sales and limited commercial vehicle sales in the C-G zoning district. One rezoning item was postponed to the next meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/10/1812_A_Planning_and_Zoning___Local_Planning_Agency_24-10-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1812&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-09-24",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Cocoa City Council to consider rezoning 3.1 acres for Neighborhood Commercial use",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on land use and zoning amendments for Cocoa Place and a HUD Action Plan. The body is also reviewing several utility engineering contracts and chemical supply agreements pending the FY2025 budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/9/1799_A_City_Council_24-09-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1799&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-09-24",
   "body": "Cocoa Redevelopment Agency",
   "headline": "Cocoa Redevelopment Agency to consider $7,266 budget amendment for Façade Grant",
   "summary": "The Cocoa Redevelopment Agency is holding a special meeting to discuss a budget correction. The body will consider a resolution to amend the FY24 Budget to provide additional funding for the Façade Grant account.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/9/1802_A_Cocoa_Redevelopment_Agency_24-09-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1802&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-09-19",
   "body": "Code Enforcement Board",
   "headline": "Board will approve agenda and minutes at Sept 19 meeting",
   "summary": "The Cocoa Code Enforcement Board will meet on September 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, 65 Stone Street. The board will consider approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous session. It will also set the date for the next regular meeting on October 17, 2024. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/9/1778_A_Code_Enforcement_Board_24-09-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1778&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-09-18",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board reviews a Special Exception request for a church at 28 Prospect Ave",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will consider a Special Exception for 28 Prospect Ave, located in the Commercial Wholesale Zoning District, to permit a church or related facility under the city code. The request includes several exhibits and a concept plan. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/9/1775_A_Board_of_Adjustment_24-09-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1775&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-09-17",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Cocoa council adopts final 2025 budget and raises millage rate 9.05%",
   "summary": "The Cocoa City Council holds its second budget hearing to adopt the final millage rate and fiscal year 2025 budget. Members also vote on a mid-year budget amendment to add $420,000 in contingency funds for the Fiske Boulevard and Broadmoor Acres drainage project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/9/1801_A_City_Council_24-09-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1801&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-09-16",
   "body": "Diamond Square RDA",
   "headline": "Diamond Square CRA to consider FY2025 budget and facade grant updates",
   "summary": "The Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve its Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The board will also consider updates to a grant program for commercial facades and the development of affordable housing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/9/1798_A_Diamond_Square_RDA_24-09-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1798&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-09-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Cocoa City Council to consider zoning changes and land annexation",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning and land use amendments for the Diamond Square and Cocoa Place areas. The body is also deciding on the annexation of 23 parcels of land into the City of Orlando and various budget re-allocations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/9/1793_A_City_Council_24-09-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1793&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-09-10",
   "body": "Cocoa Redevelopment Agency",
   "headline": "CRA approves FY25 budget and raises facade grant to $20,000 per applicant",
   "summary": "The Cocoa Community Redevelopment Agency will vote to adopt its fiscal year 2025 budget. It will also modify the Commercial Façade Improvement Program, increasing the maximum grant to $20,000 per applicant with a 1:1 match. The meeting includes routine agenda and minutes approval, public delegations, and scheduling of the next special meeting on September 24, 2024.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cocoa.legistar1.com/cocoa/meetings/2024/9/1797_A_Cocoa_Redevelopment_Agency_24-09-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cocoa.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1797&GID=471&G=1F131AC9-AA5A-487C-A4D3-06A6D3B34B5E"
  }
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