Vero Beach Council approves $400,000 in coastal and drainage grants; zoning, code hearings ahead
Vero Beach City Council unanimously approved a $250,000 grant for the 27th Avenue Baffle Box project and a $150,000 grant for a coastal adaptation plan at its June 23 meeting, part of a slate of grant-funded infrastructure items that each passed 5-0.
City Council — June 23 (decided)
The council voted 5-0 on each of the following:
- $150,000 grant for the Florida Resilient Coastlines Program Adaptation Plan
- $250,000 cost reimbursement grant for the 27th Avenue Baffle Box project
- FAA grant agreement for Taxiway A Rehabilitation design
- Electric easements for FPL at the new wastewater plant and former power plant
- $67,500 contract amendment for N. Harris Computer Corporation
- Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease Renewal
- June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
A proposal to create a fundraising committee for the Humiston Boardwalk was discussed but not resolved, according to the minutes.
The council also held a special workshop on the impact of a Property Tax Constitutional Amendment. Minutes were not yet published, and no formal votes were scheduled.
Other recent meetings — agendas only
Several advisory boards met between June 24 and July 1, but minutes have not yet been published. Based on agendas:
- **Finance Commission (June 24):** Scheduled updates on the second-quarter financial review, ERP system implementation, the FY2027 budget schedule, a property tax referendum for 2027 and 2028, and how increased commercial flights at Vero Beach Airport could affect FAA capital funding percentages.
- **General Employee Pension Committee (June 24):** Scheduled an investment performance review from Empower Capital Management and discussion of recovering overpayments to deceased pensioners, including annual signature verification letters and potential property liens.
- **Police Pension Board (June 24):** Scheduled interviews with three law firms — Sugarman & Susskind, Jones Walker, and Lorium Law — for the role of plan attorney.
- **Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary Advisory Committee (July 1):** Continued discussion of a proposed plaque honoring the U.S. Navy Armed Guard, review of an updated Cenotaph Square and Grove map, updates on July 4th activities, and a street dedication for Sergeant Sylvester McIntosh.
Coming up
- **July 8 — Code Enforcement Board:** Evidentiary hearings on cases including industrial equipment at 2805 11th Avenue, a repeat off-street parking violation at 1103 21st Street ($100 penalty), ramp/railings without a permit at 1626 19th Place, an unapproved pool privacy barrier at 535 Point Lane, and a public nuisance at 2476 Granada Avenue.
- **July 8 — Marine Commission:** Only procedural items listed; no substantive decisions scheduled.
- **July 15 — Emergency Meal Services Selection Committee:** Discussion and ranking of proposals, with a recommendation for contract award.
- **July 16 — Planning & Zoning Board:** Public hearings on rezoning 7 acres at 2300 5th Avenue from residential medium to commercial and from POI to B-4 Miracle Mile Business District, plus a fence variance for Indian River Land Trust on Indian River Boulevard near 37th Street, an ordinance on outdoor storage in industrial zones, and an update to the Transportation Capital Improvements Schedule.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Vero Beach Council approves coastal resilience grant, taxiway design funding
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