Vero Beach

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will hold evidentiary hearings on multiple violations, including unapproved construction, parking on city right-of-way, and public nuisances. They will also review compliance reports for previously ordered corrective actions. Several cases involve failure to pay civil penalties.

• Case #26-CE-15231: industrial equipment at 2805 11th Avenue
• Case #26-CE-15223: repeat violation, off-street parking at 1103 21st Street, $100 penalty
• Case #26-CE-15016: ramp/railings without permit at 1626 19th Place
• Case #26-CE-15183: unapproved pool privacy barrier at 535 Point Lane
• Case #5-CE-14994: public nuisance at 2476 Granada Avenue

Marine Commission

This meeting agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, and reports. No substantive decisions or specific projects are listed for discussion.

Miscellaneous

The Emergency Meal Services Selection Committee will meet to discuss and rank proposals for emergency meal services. The committee will then make a recommendation for award of a contract. This meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion and ranking of emergency meal service proposals
• Recommendation for contract award

Planning & Zoning Board

The board holds public hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment to change 7 acres at 2300 5th Avenue from residential medium to commercial designation, along with a related zoning map change to Miracle Mile Business District. Also considered are a variance for a fence on Indian River Boulevard, an ordinance revising outdoor storage rules in industrial zones, and an update to the capital improvements schedule.

• Variance for Indian River Land Trust to waive fence landscape requirement on Indian River Blvd near 37th St
• Ordinance changing Future Land Use Map from RM to Commercial for 7 acres at 2300 5th Ave
• Ordinance changing zoning from POI to B-4 Miracle Mile Business District at 2300 5th Ave
• Ordinance amending outdoor storage requirements in industrial zoning districts
• Ordinance amending Transportation Capital Improvements Schedule

Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary Advisory Committee

The Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary Advisory Committee will continue discussing a proposal to install a plaque honoring the U.S. Navy Armed Guard, which has raised concerns about setting a precedent. They will also review an updated map of the cenotaph square and grove. Updates on July 4th activities and a street dedication for Sergeant Sylvester McIntosh are scheduled.

• Continued discussion of plaque dedication for Navy Armed Guard
• Review of updated Cenotaph Square and Grove map
• Update on USA All Day July 4th activities
• Update on street dedication honoring Sergeant Sylvester McIntosh
• Approval of June 3, 2026 minutes

Police Pension Board

At this special meeting, the Vero Beach Police Pension Board will interview three law firms—Sugarman & Susskind, Jones Walker, and Lorium Law—for the role of plan attorney. The board will also hear public comments and handle procedural items.

• Interview Sugarman & Susskind for plan attorney
• Interview Jones Walker for plan attorney
• Interview Lorium Law for plan attorney

General Employee Pension Committee

The committee will receive an investment performance review from Empower Capital Management. Members will also discuss strategies to recover overpayments made to deceased pensioners, including the use of annual signature verification letters.

• Empower Capital Management Investment Review
• Discussion on overpayments to deceased pensioners
• Review of annual signature verification process for pensioners
• Potential use of property liens for overpayment recovery

Finance Commission

The Vero Beach Finance Commission will receive updates on the second quarter financial review, the ERP system implementation, and the FY2027 budget schedule. They will discuss the property tax referendum for 2027 and 2028, and consider implications of increased commercial flight activity at Vero Beach Airport on FAA capital funding percentages. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other routine matters.

• Audit update and second quarter financial review
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system project update
• FY2027 budget schedule discussion
• Property tax referendum update for 2027 and 2028
• Discussion on increased airport commercial flights affecting FAA funding percentages

City Council

The City Council holds a special workshop to discuss the impact of a property tax constitutional amendment. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion on the impact of the Property Tax Constitutional Amendment

City Council

The Vero Beach City Council will hear a presentation on a 2026 Bond Feasibility Study by Raftelis Financial Consultants to assess future revenue needs. They will also consider extending negotiations with the Three Corners Master Developer and approve several grants, including $250,000 for a stormwater baffle box and $150,000 for coastal resiliency planning. Public hearings include an FAA grant for Taxiway A design and creating a fundraising committee for the Humiston Boardwalk.

• 2026 Bond Feasibility Study presentation by Raftelis
• Three Corners Master Developer extension negotiation
• FAA grant agreement for Taxiway A Rehabilitation – Design
• Amendments to Harris Computer contract for billing codes ($67,500)
• 27th Avenue Baffle Box project with $250,000 grant

The City Council approved several grant-funded projects, including a coastal adaptation plan and airport taxiway rehabilitation. They also authorized electric easements for FPL and a contract amendment for billing services. A proposal to create a fundraising committee for the Humiston Boardwalk was discussed but not resolved in the provided text.

• Approved $150,000 grant for Florida Resilient Coastlines Program Adaptation Plan (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 cost reimbursement grant for 27th Avenue Baffle Box project (5-0)
• Approved FAA grant agreement for Taxiway A Rehabilitation design (5-0)
• Approved electric easements for FPL at the new wastewater plant and former power plant (5-0)
• Approved $67,500 contract amendment for N. Harris Computer Corporation (5-0)
• Approved Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease Renewal (5-0)
• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will elect its next chairman and vice chairman. The body will review the formal process for nominating new historic districts and receive an update on a state matching preservation grant. Staff will also present findings from a recent historic survey recommending McAnsh Park for designation.

• Election of HPC chairman and vice chairman
• Review of process for nominating a new historic district
• Update on FY 2027 Small Matching Historic Preservation Grant
• Staff report recommending McAnsh Park for historic district designation

The Commission approved the minutes from November 20, 2025, and postponed the election of its Chairman and Vice Chairman. Members received a preliminary presentation on the updated historic district nomination process and an update on a pending state matching grant.

• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Election of Officers (Chairman and Vice Chairman)

Code Enforcement Board

The board approved May 13 minutes and adopted an amended agenda after pulling several cases that came into compliance or were postponed. The main evidentiary hearing on a citation for unauthorized parking at 1589 Highland Avenue was argued but the minutes do not record a final decision or vote.

• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (pulled 5 cases)

City Council

The City Council approved an ordinance amending the sign code to add standards for murals and works of art and to clarify enforcement provisions. The ordinance passed 4-0 after a public hearing with no public comment. The council also approved a resolution amending the consent for a U.S. Customs facility at the Vero Beach Regional Airport, and adopted the consent agenda including an amendment to the agreement with Pickleball University.

• Approved sign code amendment for mural standards (4-0)
• Approved resolution amending consent for Customs facility at airport (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Fifth Amendment with Pickleball University (unanimous)