The Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheatre vision began through a partnership between the
Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department, the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency,
and the Brevard Veterans Council in 2016. In August 2024, the Brevard County Board of
County Commissioners approved the remaining $1.23 million in construction costs through a
Tourist Development Council grant.
The Amphitheatre design features a 2,100 sq. ft. open-air stage, and a tiered lawn seating
area with a capacity of 2,350 attendees, complemented by an adjacent overflow lawn area.
Former Commissioner Higgs was a resident of Brevard County for 44 years and served as a
Brevard County Commissioner from 1992 to 2004. During her time of public service, she
received numerous awards, some of which include the Children’s Home Society
Legislator of the Year, the 1,000 Friends of Florida Community Steward Award, and the
Sierra Club Lifetime Achievement Award. She also served as a board member of the Marine
Resources Council, the Barrier Island Preservation and Protection Association, and was
well known in her community as a strong advocate for the Indian River Lagoon.
Nancy Higgs Park is open to all citizens and visitors to enjoy, and is located at 500 Old
Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951.
Brevard County Public Libraries has launched the BCL Go in the App Store and Google Play
Store. The new BCL Go app puts the power of the library in your hands. Library patrons
just need their library card number and last name to use the app for self-checkout, place
holds, stay up to date on library events, receive account notifications, and more.
Application deadline is October 4. This is a non-paid contractual service. A permanent
home is located on site. Rent will be negotiated.
Fox Lake Park – 4400 Fox Lake Road, Titusville, Florida
To request an application or for more information contact Melissa Renninger,
Administrative Secretary, at (321) 603-2111 or by email at
melissa.renninger@brevardfl.gov.
The Brevard County Solid Waste Management Department has recently entered into a contract
for the construction of a replacement transfer station at the Mockingbird Way Mulching
Facility in Titusville.
The construction also includes the expansion of the processing pad, where vegetation,
concrete, white goods, and tires are stored.
Effective immediately, July 19, 2024, and continuing through August 2025, the Mockingbird
Way Mulching Facility will no longer be accepting vegetative waste and other wood, metals,
white goods, concrete, or tires. These items must now be brought to the Central Disposal
Facility located at 2260 Adamson Road, Cocoa, for disposal. The Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Center at Mockingbird will remain accessible. We apologize for any
inconvenience.
To mark this occasion, the public is
invited to join us for a tour at one of our open houses at the new Emergency Operations
Center, located at 1751 Huntington Lane in Rockledge. Open House details:
Will serve as the permanent home of the Emergency Management
Department and the Unified Communications Center, which includes the Brevard County
Sheriff and Fire Rescue 9-1-1 Dispatch. For more information on the Emergency
Operations Center and Brevard County Emergency Management, visit www.EMBrevard.com.
5/8/2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
COUNTY, FL. – Since the pandemic, more communities, individuals, and organizations
have been starting to have conversations about mental health. But what is mental health?
What are the barriers to it, and what can we do to improve it? According to the World
Health Organization (WHO), mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables
people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well, work well,
and contribute to their community. It is a critical component in our overall physical
health; simply put, there is no health without mental health. During Mental Health
Awareness Month, take the time to educate yourself about the facts and myths surrounding
mental health. In doing so, you can support the mental health of your family, friends,
and neighbors as well as your own. One way to do this is by registering for the upcoming
Adult Mental Health First Aid course offered on Wednesday, May 29.
The Mental
Health First Aid (MHFA) course familiarizes people with the signs and symptoms of mental
health challenges, similar to what CPR and First Aid courses do for recognizing medical
emergencies. Participants will learn a five-step action plan to support someone
experiencing a mental health crisis. This course also identifies the importance of
self-care and how to plan when we need self-care the most.
In just 12 years, Mental
Health First Aid has become a full-blown movement in the United States — more than
2.5 million people are certified Mental Health First Aiders, and that number is growing
every day.
This course will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa (3695
Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926) on May 29 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. All participants
will need to complete a 2-hour, self-paced online assignment prior to attending the
course. On the day of, participants will attend a 5.5-hour, in-person instructor-led
training. Registration starts at $65.
To learn more and register for the program,
visit: https://loom.ly/qqhYSf4
If you have any questions, please call us at (321)
633-1702 or email Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu
The University of Florida is committed to
providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as
sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard
County Extension Office at Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in
advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
5/8/2024
Brevard County Implements Burn Ban
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Due to ongoing dry weather conditions Brevard County is favorable
to the risk of wildfires, Brevard County has implemented a ban on open burning, such as
bonfires, campfires, trash burning and other incineration, throughout the county. The
Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) has topped 500 (out of a scale of 800), due to the dry
conditions and little rain in the forecast. Under a County ordinance approved in 2017, the
burn ban automatically goes into effect.
The burn ban does not include state-permitted
burns, the use of barbecue grills, authorized public fireworks displays and fireworks
sales, which are authorized by state law.
5/7/2024
Brevard County Announces Facebook Page for Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County introduces Facebook page for the Ritch Grissom
Memorial Wetlands. As Brevard County prepares for the full reopening of the Ritch
Grissom Memorial Wetlands, commonly referred to as the Viera Wetlands, this summer, the
Brevard County Communications department is thrilled to announce the launch of the
official Brevard County Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands - Viera Wetlands Facebook page.
This platform will serve as a vital hub for the public to stay informed about the latest
updates and developments regarding the wetlands.
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559155868215
The 200-acre wetlands, located at 3658 Charlie Corbeil Way in Viera, partially
reopened to the public on March 4 after having been off limits since June 2023. For the
past seven months, a $2.7 million project has been underway to remove vegetative muck and
overgrown cattails from four ponds located on the site adjacent to the South-Central
Regional Water Reclamation Facility in Viera. The main focus of the cleanup effort was to
reduce nitrogen and phosphorous levels from the ponds that feed into Four Mile Canal,
which ultimately leads into the St. Johns River. The wetlands project is funded through
federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars. The project is anticipated to be completed by
July if weather and other factors allow.
For those eager to explore the beauty of the
wetlands firsthand, Brevard County also offers the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands website
and a dedicated hotline at 321-255-4488.
www.brevardfl.gov/UtilityServices/RitchGrissomMemorialWetlands
Free Training Opportunities and Industry Certifications Available for High-Demand
Occupations
[BREVARD COUNTY, FL] – Through the Florida Atlantic Workforce Alliance (FAWA) grant,
provided by Governor Ron DeSantis as part of a 30-million-dollar initiative to support
workforce development, CareerSource Brevard (CSB) offers free training opportunities for
high-demand careers such as aerospace technician, aviation maintenance technician, CNC
machinist, computer programmer, electronics assembler and technician, robotics, simulation
technician and more.
Program participants gain knowledge in their field of choice through established
programs in aviation maintenance, composites, drafting and design, engineering technology,
welding, computer programming analysis, and network systems technology, to name a few. In
addition, CSB’s partnership with Eastern Florida State College addresses industry
demand for electronics and cable assemblers by offering accelerated soldering training to
include five IPC certifications.
“Through rapid credentialing, students can get the required training and
industry certifications they need to start a new career in a short amount of time,”
says Stephanie Robinson, CareerSource Brevard’s FAWA project manager. “This
makes them ready for work sooner and graduates can continue to refine their skills after
employment through our work-based training programs.”
Certifications are offered
through various local and online training providers and include Certified Ethical Hacker,
CompTIA, FAA Airframe & Power Plant, MSSC/Certified Production Technician, IPC
Soldering, and Welding. Program lengths and start dates vary. Eligibility for free
training is based on household income and/or employment at time of application.
For
more information call 321-504-7600 or email jobseekersupport@careersourcebrevard.com
4/30/2024 10:00:53 AM
Applicants Sought for Brevard County Value Adjustment Board
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is accepting
applications for a vacant position on the Value Adjustment Board. The Value Adjustment
Board (VAB) is an independent forum for property owners to appeal their property values or
a denial of an exemption, classification, or tax deferral.
Committee appointments,
made by the Board of County Commissioners, expire after one year. The appointee must own
homestead property in Brevard County.
Those interested in serving on the VAB can apply
here: https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards (look for the yellow
Apply link at the top right of the page.)
CareerSource Brevard's 13th Annual Job Fair Scheduled for June 4 at Melbourne
Auditorium
[BREVARD COUNTY, FL] -- CareerSource Brevard (CSB) will hold its 13th Annual Job Fair,
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 10 am – 1 pm, at the Melbourne Auditorium: 625 E.
Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne. The event is FREE and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome
at the event, but registering ahead can speed entrance on the day of the event:
https://bit.ly/13thAnnualJobFair.
This job fair is the ideal place for jobseekers to connect with more than 70 employers
from around the county, showcasing their skills in a variety of sectors in the
marketplace. “This is our largest and most diverse job fair of the year,” says
Thomas LaFlore, Vice President of Industry Relations. “Employers conduct on-the-spot
interviews and jobseekers are able to introduce themselves to a wide range of hiring
managers and explore career opportunities in different industries and job
categories,” adds LaFlore.
Jobseekers looking for job fair prep can access our resume tips, register for a
resume-writing workshop, or get Interview tips. Attendees will find jobs in aerospace,
aviation, engineering, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, construction,
administration, information technology, warehousing, logistics, transportation, education,
law enforcement and more!
For more information call 321-504-7600 or email
jobseekersupport@careersourcebrevard.com
About CareerSource Brevard
CareerSource Brevard, with its
business-led board of directors, connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and
Brevard residents with employment and career development opportunities to achieve economic
prosperity. The mission of CareerSource Brevard is to facilitate and be the catalyst for
workforce development services that are responsive to the employment needs of Brevard
County. CareerSource Brevard is a non-profit, regional public/private partnership under
CareerSource Florida. Visit www.careersourcebrevard.com or call (321) 504-7600 for more
information about our services and resources.
4/17/2024
Mental Health First Aid Training
Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Why Mental Health First Aid? Stress in the workplace. Family
obligations. Negative memories you can't let go of. Everyone faces personal challenges and
their journey to recovery and healing. Sometimes it is hard to know what to say or do to
provide support or even where to turn if you are struggling, but anyone can be the one to
make a difference in the life of someone with a mental health or substance abuse challenge
– if they know what to do and what to say.
That is why UF/IFAS Extension is providing the Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
course. Just as CPR helps even those without clinical training assist an individual having
a heart attack, the MHFA course familiarizes people with the signs and symptoms of mental
health challenges and teaches participants a five-step action plan to support someone
experiencing a mental health crisis. It also identifies the importance of self-care and
how to plan when we need self-care the most.
In just 12 years, Mental Health First Aid has become a full-blown movement in the
United States — more than 2.5 million people are certified Mental Health First
Aiders, and that number is growing every day.
This course will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa (3695 Lake Drive,
Cocoa, FL 32926) on May 29 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. All participants will complete a
2-hour, self-paced online assignment prior to attending the course. On the day of,
participants will attend a 5.5-hour, in-person instructor-led training. Registration
starts at $65.
To learn more and register for the program, visit: https://loom.ly/qqhYSf4
If you have any questions, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our
events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening
devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at
Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is
necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
4/17/2024 Brevard County Fire Rescue Announces Award Recipients
ROCKLEDGE, FL. – On Thursday, April 4, Brevard County Fire Rescue held the Annual
Awards Ceremony at the Space Coast Health Foundation, Center for Collaboration. Awards
were presented to the following recipients for their outstanding service to our community:
- Unit Citation – Robert Frost, Shane Kennedy, James Harris
- Lifesaving Awards
- Jonathan Torres – Resendiz &
Ariel Dominguez
- Travis Perdomo & Brandon Struss
- Volunteer of the Year – Brian Claudius
- Civilian of the Year –
Angelica Arreola
- Ocean Rescue Lifeguard of the Year – Daniel Maloney,
Sr.
- Inspector of the Year – Mark Weiss
- Dispatcher of the Year
– William Latza
- Recruit of the Year – Joseph Kollaritsch
- Paramedic of the Year – Christopher Stevens
- Firefighter of the Year
– Peter Brooks
- Instructor of the Year – Fergus Kelly
- Company
Officer of the Year – Brian Herndon
- Chief Officer of the Year – Johan
Toro-Colon
- Tim Mills Commemorative Award – Carrie Dehler
In addition, each member of the Brevard County Ocean Rescue team received a campaign
ribbon, as the lifeguards completed the most rescues on record for the Ocean Rescue
program.
3/20/2024
Viera Wetlands Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Hoping to catch a sunset at the Viera Wetlands? Don’t
lose track of the time. Hours for the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands, commonly
referred to as the Viera Wetlands, run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Otherwise, the gate is
locked and that could pose an issue for nature-loving sightseers and for those waiting for
darkness to fall before making an exit. With the spring season officially upon us, the sun
these days is setting around 7:30 p.m.
The 200-acre wetlands, located at 3658
Charlie Corbeil Way in Viera, partially reopened to the public on March 4 after having
been off limits since June 2023. For the past seven months, a $2.7M project has been
underway to remove vegetative muck and overgrown cattails from four ponds located on the
site adjacent to the South-Central Regional Water Reclamation Facility in Viera. The main
focus of the cleanup effort was to reduce nitrogen and phosphorous levels from the ponds
that feed into Four Mile Canal, which ultimately leads into the St. Johns River. The
wetlands project is funded through federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars. The project
is anticipated to be completed by June if weather and other factors allow.
If you
are interested in visiting the Wetlands, there’s more information available on the
Viera Wetlands website or by calling the Wetlands hotline at 321-255-4488.
3/8/2024
2024 Lifeguard Course Offered at McLarty Aquatic Center in Rockledge
ROCKLEDGE, FL. -- Central Area Parks and Recreation will be offering two lifeguard courses
this year at McLarty Park Aquatic Center, 790 Barton Blvd. in Rockledge. The first course
will be April 5-6 and the second will be May 3-5. Course details and information can be
found below:
Lifeguard Course 1
• Call (321)302-1658 to schedule a swim
test.
• April 5, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• April 6, 9 a.m. - 7
p.m.
• April 7, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Lifeguard Course 2
• Call (321)302-1658 to schedule a swim
test.
• May 3, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• May 4, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• May 5, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Participants will need access to the internet as this course has online components.
All classes must be attended.
Cost is $278.13 and must be paid upon successful
completion of a skills test. Those that commit to working for Brevard County Parks and
Recreation this summer can qualify for a reduced fee. Class size is limited.
Pre-registration is recommended with a minimum of five participants to hold the class.
Interested candidates must be at least 15 years of age, able to swim 300 yards nonstop
(front crawl and breaststroke), complete a timed 10-pound brick retrieval, and tread water
for two minutes using legs only.
Upon successful course completion, participants will receive American Red Cross
certification in Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR for Professional Rescuer.
For additional information, please call Debbie Bowling at (321)302-1658 or email
debbie.bowling@brevardfl.gov
3/8/2024
Junior Lifeguard Camp offered at McLarty Aquatic Center, Rockledge
ROCKELDGE, FL. -- Brevard County Parks and Recreation's Central Area Operations is
offering a Junior Lifeguard Camp March 25 through 29 at McLarty Aquatic Center located at
790 Barton Blvd., Rockledge. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Course participants will learn basics of water safety and emergency
response in the classroom and in the pool. Cost is $111.27 (before and after care
available for an additional fee).
Interested candidates must be currently
enrolled in grades 6 - 9. Camp size is limited, Pre-registration is required with a
minimum of seven participants to hold camp.
Participants who attend all classes
will receive American Red Cross certification in Junior Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR.
Participants will also be invited to serve as a Junior Lifeguard at Central Area Parks and
Recreation summer aquatic programs.
For additional information or to register,
call (321) 302-1658 or email Debbie Bowling at debbie.bowling@brevardfl.gov
3/8/2024
2024 Underwater Eggsplosion at McLarty Park
ROCKLEDGE, FL. -- Brevard County Central Area Parks and Recreation is hosting our Annual
Underwater Eggsplosion from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, at McLarty
Aquatic Center located at 790 Barton Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955. You are invited
to dive in for some EGG-sational fun! Forget the lawn; we're hunting for eggs underwater!
Prizes awarded for the Easter Bunny's lost eggs! Some eggs will float for the
little tykes and there will be sinkers for those needing a challenge. Collected eggs will
be turned in for a goodie bag. Pictures will be available with the Easter Bunny or the
Easter Chicken. Children will be grouped together by age and have their own special time
to hunt for eggs. Please bring a waterproof basket or egg holder to store your eggs, and a
towel.
Bring everyone for this great family event. Must register in advance by
March 27, no on-site registration. Limited openings Ages 4-16 years old. $6.00 for egg
hunters and $2.00 for adult swimmers.
For additional information please call
(321) 302-1658.
3/5/2024 Parrish Park and Trailhead Closure Starting March 6
TITUSVILLE, FL. --
Parrish Park and trailhead, located at 1 A. Max Brewer Memorial Pkwy in Titusville, will
be closed starting Wednesday, March 6. Improvements for this project will go on until
mid-November. Signage is posted onsite. For questions, please contact North Area Parks
Maintenance at (321) 264-6477 (Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM).
3/6/2024
District 1 Brevard County Commissioner Seeks Advisory Board Applicants
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- District 1 Commissioner Rita Pritchett is seeking applicants to
fill available seats on the following Advisory Boards: Housing Finance
Authority Investment Committee North Brevard Public Library Advisory Board
Contractor Licensing Board (Being sought are a plumbing contractor, Fire Safety
Professional, Roofing Contractor, Plumbing Contractor and a Contractor Licensing Board
Alternate).
For more information on these boards visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards Applications are
available on the Brevard County website, www.brevardfl.gov, and by clicking on Advisory
Boards listed under Frequent Searches.
3/4/2024 FMNP Coastal Systems Course is Open for Enrollment
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Do you want to become a Florida Master Naturalist? Then
consider joining us for our next core course! This course provides instruction on the
general ecology, habitats, wildlife, and conservation issues of Coastal Systems in
Florida. The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote
awareness, understanding, and respect for Florida’s natural world among
Florida’s citizens and visitors. FMNP participants will increase their knowledge of
Florida’s natural systems as well as the plants and animals that depend upon those
systems. We hope to initiate, what is for many, a life-long process of learning,
observation, and sharing with others.
This course meets in person at various
locations and runs from March 19 to April 4. The registration fee starts at $350 per
person. Registration ends at 12 PM on March 15.
To register and learn more,
please visit: https://loom.ly/zGJDFU4
If you have any questions, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu
The University of Florida is committed to providing
universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language
interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension
Office at Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance
notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
2/28/2024
Brevard County Fire Rescue Accepting Firefighter Sponsorship Program Applications
Through March 29
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) is
currently accepting applications for the Firefighter Sponsorship Program.
This
program provides funding for aspiring firefighters to attend Eastern Florida State
College’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program and take part in the Fire
Training Academy. Upon completion of training, recipients enter employment with BCFR as
Firefighter/EMTs.
The program seeks motivated Brevard County residents that are
dedicated to a fire service career with Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Prospective
applicants should visit the Fire Rescue Careers webpage to submit an interest card for the
sponsorship application packet.
2/26/2024
Residents to Receive Notification of Smoke Testing for Sewer System in North
Brevard
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Residents in Port St. John and North Brevard will be receiving
notifications this week of planned smoke testing that is targeted to begin in early March
to help pinpoint potential holes, breaks or other flaws in sewer system connections and
piping.
Brevard County and USSI, smoke testing contractor, will be sending notices beginning
today, Monday, Feb. 26, to residents living in areas where smoke testing will be performed
starting on Monday, March 4. Door hangers with other important facts and information
related to the tests will also be posted at residences and businesses where smoke testing
may be visible.
USSI in Venice has been contracted by Brevard County Utility Services Department to
conduct smoke testing throughout Brevard County. Smoke testing is performed within the
areas of the sanitary sewer system that have seen higher flows during storm and extreme
weather events. The results of these tests can include potential points of inflow and
infiltration and points of groundwater or surface water intrusion into the sewer due to
cracks and breaking of existing piping, cross connections between sanitary sewers and
storm drains, of defective sewer connections that could allow sewer gases into a building.
These increased flows in the system may cause Brevard County Utility Services to discharge
insufficiently treated wastewater into the St. John River during storm events. Smoke
testing will help identify necessary repairs to maintain proper operation which ultimately
protects the lagoon.
A smoke test is a standard procedure that will benefit the property owner by keeping
the sewer system in working order. USSI will set up multiple points in the area with
County Utility staff present to perform the testing. The smoke will be blown into a
manhole and smoke will be visible exiting from the vent stacks on houses or holes in the
ground. This smoke is non-toxic, non-staining, odorless, white and/or grey in color and
creates no fire hazard.
Testing in these areas will occur in March thru May. For additional information,
contact Brevard County Utility Services at (321) 633-2091 or USSI at (941) 926-2646.
2/23/2024
Residents to Receive Notification of Smoke Testing for Sewer System in North
Brevard
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Residents in Port St. John and North Brevard will be receiving
notifications of planned smoke testing that is targeted to begin in early March to help
pinpoint potential holes, breaks or other flaws in sewer system connections and piping.
Brevard County and USSI, smoke testing contractor, will be sending notices beginning
Monday, Feb. 26, to residents living in areas where smoke testing will be performed
starting on Monday, March 4. Door hangers with other important facts and information
related to the tests will also be posted at residences and businesses where smoke testing
may be visible.
USSI in Venice has been contracted by Brevard County Utility Services Department to
conduct smoke testing throughout Brevard County. Smoke testing is performed within the
areas of the sanitary sewer system that have seen higher flows during storm and extreme
weather events. The results of these tests can include potential points of inflow and
infiltration and points of groundwater or surface water intrusion into the sewer due to
cracks and breaking of existing piping, cross connections between sanitary sewers and
storm drains, of defective sewer connections that could allow sewer gases into a building.
These increased flows in the system may cause Brevard County Utility Services to discharge
insufficiently treated wastewater into the Port St. John River Lagoon during storm events.
Smoke testing will help identify necessary repairs to maintain proper operation which
ultimately protects the lagoon.
A smoke test is a standard procedure that will benefit the property owner by keeping
the sewer system in working order. USSI will set up multiple points in the area with
County Utility staff present to perform the testing. The smoke will be blown into a
manhole and smoke will be visible exiting from the vent stacks on houses or holes in the
ground. This smoke is non-toxic, non-staining, odorless, white and/or grey in color and
creates no fire hazard.
Testing in these areas will occur in March thru May. For additional information,
contact Brevard County Utility Services at (321) 633-2091 or USSI at (941) 926-2646.
2/22/2024 8:50:56 AM
Learn the Basics of Canning at the UF/IFAS Extension
Office
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa to learn all
about the basics of canning! We offer three different canning classes to teach you how to
preserve your own food safely, while also creating the best quality product. These are
hands-on classes that occur throughout the year.
You will be able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as the jars
will still be hot. All other materials are provided in class. The cost of each class is
$35 per person, and space is limited to 8 people. To register and learn more, please visit
the links in the schedule below.
Upcoming Classes
Canning: Jams and
Jellies
Registration: March 4, from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Canning: The Pickling Process
Registration: March 4, from 6:00 PM –
8:30 PM
Water Bath and Pressure Canning
Registration: March 16, from 10 AM –
12:30 PM
If you have any questions, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal
access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language
interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension
Office at Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance
notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
2/9/2024
Partial Opening of the Viera Wetlands Set For March 4
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – The Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands, commonly referred to as
the Viera Wetlands, will officially – but partially -- reopen to the public on
Monday, March 4.
The wetlands, located at 3658 Charlie Corbeil Way in Viera, have been off limits to
the public since June 2023. For the past seven months, a $2.7M project has been underway
to remove vegetative muck and overgrown cattails from four ponds located on the site
adjacent to the South-Central Regional Water Reclamation Facility in Viera. The main focus
of the cleanup effort was to reduce nitrogen and phosphorous levels from the ponds that
feed into Four Mile Canal, which ultimately leads into the St. Johns River.
The March 5 opening is considered a “partial” reopening since some work
remains in progress on the 200-acre site. The reopening was originally targeted for late
February, but heavy rainfall totals in January and early February led to delays.
Access to the wetlands will be for pedestrians (including those on bicycles) only, but
heavy equipment-rutted dirt access roads remain in use by contractor vehicles and will
remain off limits to motorized vehicles. Likewise, an area adjacent to the wetlands and
previously used for pedestrian vehicle parking remains in use as a staging area for the
contractor. Brevard County Utility Services Director Edward Fontanin said visitors should
park their vehicles away from the staging areas and avoid blocking access to contractor
materials and equipment.
The wetlands project is funded through federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars.
Fontanin cautioned that the dirt access roads to the wetlands are rutted and can
become quite muddy when it rains. Also, under no circumstances should the public go beyond
the access areas because this remains an active work site, he said.
“We are happy to provide a limited access to allow the public to experience the
wetlands, but what they will see on March 4th is not the finished product,” Fontanin
said. “We ask for patience as the contractor is working on the completion.”
Fontanin said it is anticipated that vegetation plantings will occur in the April-May
time period, with completion of the overall project sometime this coming June.
“When people come back and walk and bike the wetlands that people are familiar
with they will see it has eventually received a haircut that improves visibility and water
quality,” he said.
2/5/2024
Brevard County Public Works Department Hosting New Year New Career Mini Job Fair
VIERA, FL. -- The Brevard County Public Works Department will host a “New Year, New
Career” Mini-Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Brevard
County Government Center at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C in the Atlantic Room
in Viera.
The mini-job fair will focus on Automotive Equipment Operator I positions located in
Palm Bay, Merritt Island, and Cocoa and a Facilities Project Planner position in Viera.
Complete job descriptions are available on the Brevard County Human Resources
website.
Schedule an in-person interview or contact Luann Manderville, Public Works Recruiter
and Community Outreach Specialist, at Luann.Manderville@brevardfl.gov or
321-350-8321, ext. 58321 for more information.
1/26/2024
Beach Renourishment Project Targeted to Start in Late January
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A $47.6 million sand-pumping and placement project to restore
beach and dune areas extending 11.5 miles from Pineda Causeway to South Spessard Holland
Park is scheduled to begin within the next week.
The estimated 16-month Flood Control
and Coastal Emergencies rehabilitation project is designed to restore significant beach
and dune erosion caused by Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole in 2022. The project is
fully funded by federal emergency appropriations for damages incurred during those storms.
Brevard County Natural Resources Department has been working closely with state and
federal partners on the Brevard County Shore Protection Project, an effort to repair
beaches and dunes damaged by erosion. The project will begin by pumping sand from shoals
miles offshore to the beach at South Spessard Holland Park. The U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and contractor, Dutra Dredging, have already mobilized a dredge vessel to Port
Canaveral. The vessel’s operation is weather-dependent, but is expected to begin
sand transport the last week in January. Some of the sand will then be loaded into trucks
at South Spessard Holland Park and driven to South Patrick Residents Association (SPRA)
Park to replace losses in the mid-county area. This project will take approximately 16
months, including a break in the summer to allow for sea turtle nesting season. South
Spessard Holland Park will remain open for the duration of the project. SPRA Park and some
beach access paths will be temporarily closed as the project progresses.
Estimated
completion is April 2025.
More information on the project and updates can be found at
our Brevard County Natural Resources Beaches webpage, or by calling the information
hotline at 321-574-8855.
1/16/2024
Get Involved with Your Community in Our Citizens Academy Class
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Civic engagement is the foundation of a democratic society.
There are two related, but sometimes competing, components in making decisions. One is
individual liberty, and the other is the public good. How do you balance those two? The
way to effectively do that is for people to take an active role in shaping their
communities. One way that Brevard County residents can assist in shaping their community
is by registering for one of the most extraordinary civics classes you will ever take!
Citizens Academy! Citizens Academy is a free course that aims to give residents a
better understanding of how the county develops its budget, paves roads, trains employees,
and so much more. It will also promote open communication lines between county departments
and residents. We can only create more robust, equitable, sustainable, and healthy
communities by working together.
Citizens Academy occurs every Thursday for seven
weeks, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, starting Thursday, February 8, and ending Thursday, March
21. Lunch is not provided.
To register and learn more, please visit our Eventbrite:
https://loom.ly/5-5WsIs
If you have any questions, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or
email Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu
The University of Florida is committed to providing
universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language
interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension
Office at Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance
notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
1/16/2024
Mental Health First Aid Training Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Why Mental Health First Aid? Stress in the workplace. Family
obligations. Negative memories you can't let go of. Everyone faces personal challenges and
their journey to recovery and healing. Sometimes it is hard to know what to say or do to
provide support or even where to turn if you are struggling, but anyone can be the one to
make a difference in the life of someone with a mental health or substance abuse challenge
– if they know what to do and what to say.
That is why UF/IFAS Extension is introducing the Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
course. Just as CPR helps even those without clinical training assist an individual having
a heart attack, the MHFA course familiarizes people with the signs and symptoms of mental
health challenges and teaches participants a five-step action plan to support someone
experiencing a mental health crisis. It also identifies the importance of self-care and
how to plan when we need self-care the most.
In just 12 years, Mental Health First Aid has become a full-blown movement in the
United States — more than 2.5 million people are certified Mental Health First
Aiders, and that number is growing every day.
This course will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa (3695 Lake Drive,
Cocoa, FL 32926) on January 31 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. All registered learners will
complete a 2-hour, self-paced online assignment, and participate in a 5.5-hour, in-person
instructor-led training. Registration starts at $65.
To learn more and register for the program, visit: https://loom.ly/5Citxik
If you have any questions, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our
events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening
devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at
Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is
necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
12/15/2023
Dist. 1 County Commissioner Seeks Applicants for Various Advisory Board Positions
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- District 1 Commissioner Rita Pritchett is seeking applicants to
fill available seats on the following Advisory Boards: Information about each board may be found at the provided webpage
links. Applications are available on the Brevard County
website, and by clicking on Advisory Boards listed under Frequent Searches.
11/9/2023
Brevard County Ocean Rescue Holding Lifeguard Tryouts
ROCKLEDGE, FL. – Brevard County Ocean Rescue seeking lifeguards for multiple open
positions. Full time opportunities are available immediately and seasonal
positions are offered from January through October.
Try outs will take place at
1:00 pm at the Rockledge High School pool, located at 616 Seminole Drive in Rockledge on
the following dates:
November-26 & 27
December-2 & 3
December-16
& 17
While no lifeguarding experience is necessary, interested candidates must be
over the age of 16 and possess strong swimming skills. Candidates will be required to swim
500 yards (20 lengths of the pool) in less than 10 minutes, complete a 2-mile run on a
track in under 20 minutes and perform a physical agility test that requires 30 push-ups.
Advanced registration is not required, however applicants are reminded that testing will
begin promptly and anyone arriving after testing begins will not be permitted to try out.
If selected, completion of the hiring process is dependent on the candidate’s
ability to pass a background check and successful completion of a paid training course.
Hourly $14.75.
For additional information on the tryouts and email Brevard County Ocean Rescue at
fr_oradmin@brevardfl.gov.
11/8/2023
Space Coast Area Transit Launches Rider Survey
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- As part of the kick-off of the Advance 2035 Transit Development
Plan, Space Coast Area Transit is working in partnership with the Space Coast
Transportation Planning Organization to conduct an online transit survey to guide
improvement plans for transit service in the future. Whether you ride transit, drive a
vehicle, walk, or ride your bicycle, YOU can help us understand how you currently use and
view transit services, why you chose not to use transit, and what it would take to change
your mind about using transit. Help us advance transit service, together!
The survey is open until November 17. For questions or concerns on the survey, call
321-690-6890.
A Transit Development Plan (TDP) is a Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT)-required, 10-year horizon plan intended to support the development of an effective
multimodal transportation system within a specific jurisdiction for the ultimate benefit
of the State of Florida. The TDP serves as the basis for defining public transit needs,
which is a prerequisite to receive State funds. The TDP Rule (Florida Administrative Code
14-73.001), requires that the TDP be a transit provider’s planning, development, and
operational guidance document and, therefore, a strategic blueprint for meeting the
mobility needs within a service area. Finally, TDPs have increasingly emerged as a
powerful marketing tool for transit services within a study area and can function as a
catalyst for general education and awareness outreach that often is required to sustain
the growth of the multimodal transportation system.
8/21/2023
Mental Health First Aid Training Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Why Mental Health First Aid? Stress in the workplace. Family
obligations. Negative memories you can't let go of. Everyone faces personal challenges and
their journey to recovery and healing. Sometimes it is hard to know what to say or do to
provide support or even where to turn if you are struggling, but anyone can be the one to
make a difference in the life of someone with a mental health or substance abuse challenge
– if they know what to do and what to say.
That is why UF/IFAS Extension is introducing the Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
course. Just as CPR helps even those without clinical training assist an individual having
a heart attack, the MHFA course familiarizes people with the signs and symptoms of mental
health challenges and teaches participants a five-step action plan to support someone
experiencing a mental health crisis. It also identifies the importance of self-care and
how to plan when we need self-care the most.
In just 12 years, Mental Health First Aid has become a full-blown movement in the
United States — more than 2.5 million people are certified Mental Health First
Aiders, and that number is growing every day.
This course will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa (3695 Lake Drive,
Cocoa, FL 32926) on September 28 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. All registered
learners will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online assignment, and participate in a
5.5-hour, in-person Instructor-led training. Registration starts at $60.
To learn more and register for the program, visit the UF/IFAS Extension Eventbite
Mental Health First Aid page.
If you have any questions, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our
events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening
devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at
Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is
necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
7/6/2023
Mathers Bridge Maintenance Project Will Put Temporary Halt to Boating
Traffic
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Preventative maintenance, including replacement of two span
motors, will shut down Mathers Bridge to boating traffic during a two-day period in July.
The U.S. Coast Guard has approved closing the swing span bridge to navigational traffic
(boats that cannot fit under the bridge) from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, through 8 p.m.
on Thursday, July 13, for replacement of two span motors associated with the operation of
the swing bridge. The motors function to rotate the bridge, and they turn on and off
twice for every bridge opening cycle. They are approaching the end of their service life,
according to Brevard County Public Works.
The project may also restrict vehicular access across the bridge to one lane during
certain times of the operation. Flagmen will be present to direct traffic. The project was
planned to maximize contractor resources and provide the least disruption to the boating
public. Additionally, intermittent lane closures should be expected from Monday, July 10,
through Friday, July 14, during deck spall repairs.
The 700-foot low-level Mathers Bridge, first opened in 1927, connects South Tropical
Trail on the southern end of Merritt Island to the western end of Banana River Drive in
Indian Harbour Beach.
11/15/2022
Brevard County Dist. 1 Commissioner Seeks Audit Committee Applicants
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- District 1 Commissioner Rita Pritchett is seeking applicants to
fill an opening on the Brevard County Audit Committee. Applications are available on
the Brevard County website, https://www.brevardfl.gov, and by clicking on Advisory Boards
listed under Frequent Searches.
For information on the Audit Committee, visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
11/15/2022
Brevard County Fire Rescue Announces Certified Technical Rescue
Team
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Fire Rescue announces state certified Technical
Rescue Team to better serve residents and visitors. A state certified Technical Rescue
Team (TRT) is a multi-disciplined unit capable of conducting search and rescue in a
structural collapse, rope rescue, vehicle and machinery extrication, confined space
operations, trench rescue, excavation rescue, and water rescue operations. The team is
also disciplined in large animal rescue. In addition to being a first on-scene Brevard
County asset, the team will also be available to lend assistance statewide when requested.
In early November, Brevard County Fire Rescue underwent assessment and evaluation by
representatives from the State of Florida. During the evaluation process, the department
was graded on three specific areas; personnel readiness, logistical readiness, and
management readiness. Out of a maximum of 100 points, Brevard County Fire Rescue received
an evaluation score of 96, passing the evaluation and earning the designation of a State
approved Type I Technical Rescue Team.
The team is comprised of members from Station
48, centrally located in West Viera. Members from this station also make up the
County’s on-call hazardous materials team, and will continue to serve the community
in this capacity. The team consists of eight members, ready to respond immediately, and
can be scaled up to support larger incidents. Each member is required to complete a
minimum of 360 hours of training to be considered for the team. “It’s an honor
for Brevard County Fire Rescue to provide this service to our community. I am extremely
proud of our hard working men and woman for achieving this goal and for strengthening the
capability of our all hazard fire department,” explains Fire Chief Patrick Voltaire.
11/11/2022
Waste Management Containerized Collection Resumes Nov. 12
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Waste Management will resume collection for residential service
customers on Saturday, Nov. 12, for carted garbage, carted recycle, and containerized yard
waste only.
Wednesday residential garbage customers will be serviced on Saturday, Nov.
12. Wednesday residential recycle and yard waste customers will be serviced on Wednesday,
Nov.16. Thursday residential garbage customers will be serviced on Monday, Nov. 14.
Thursday residential recycle and yard waste customers will be serviced on Thursday, Nov.
17. Friday residential garbage customers will be serviced on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Friday
residential recycle and yard waste customers will be serviced on Friday, Nov. 18. (This
was previously noticed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.) City of West Melbourne
Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday, Nov. 12. (This was previously noticed in
observance of the Veterans Day holiday.)
Bulky waste and clam yard waste will not
resume until County and City officials have determined eligibility to engage their
respective storm debris collection contractors.
Residents should place carts/yard
waste containers curbside prior to 6 a.m. on their service day, keeping in mind that a
truck may arrive at a time that is different from what customers typically see.
11/11/2022
Brevard County Announces Damage Assessment and Crisis Cleanup Opportunities for
Hurricane Nicole
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Brevard County announces crisis cleanup assistance and damage
self-reporting opportunities following Hurricane Nicole.
Damage Reporting
Residents are encouraged to complete a damage report if your property or home has been
damaged as a result of Hurricane Nicole. This includes water in your home, roof or
structure damage, etc. This form is not an application for any kind of assistance, Brevard
County Emergency Management uses this information to make informed decisions on operations
to serve our community. Residents should be prepared to provide the address of the
property, name and photos of the damage incurred. Link to damage reporting form:
https://www.crisistrack.com/public/brevardFL/request.html
Crisis Clean Up
Assistance
Residents who need assistance with storm-related cleanup after
Hurricane Nicole are encouraged to call (800) 451-1954. It is anticipated that volunteers
will be available to assist through late November.
While this option is provided as a
means of support, residents and and renters are encouraged to utilize property or renter's
insurance before electing this option.
Due to the impacts of Hurricane Nicole across
the state of Florida, areas that have been most affected with the storm will receive
priority for assistance.
11/9/2022
Brevard County Issues Recommended Evacuation Order Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- In preparation for Tropical Storm Nicole, Brevard County is
issuing a recommended evacuation for parts of Brevard County starting Nov. 9.
Evacuation is recommended for the following groups:
- Residents who live on the barrier islands, including areas from Kennedy Space
Center to south beaches, and Merritt Island
- Residents in mobile homes or
manufactured housing
- Residences in low-lying, flood-prone areas
- Any
residents with special medical needs such as electrical dependence
While the recommended evacuation is effective starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, residents
may leave at any time. We encourage evacuating residents to stay with friends or family,
hotels if they have the means, or use one of our public shelters.
Shelter details are being finalized and will be announced later this afternoon. All
shelters will be available for general population, families wishing to bring their pets,
and those with medical special needs. Text BREVARDEOC to 888777 to sign up for
emergency notifications from Brevard County Emergency Management. Residents are are also
encouraged to follow @BrevardEOC on Twitter, Brevard County Emergency Management on
Facebook, visit www.brevardfl.gov/EmergencyManagement, or call 2-1-1 for more information.
11/8/2022
Brevard County Opens Shelters for Tropical Storm Nicole
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County will open 4 shelters at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9,
for residents in the recommended evacuation groups and for individuals who do not feel
safe in their homes as a result of the potential hurricane-force winds, storm surge, and
flooding conditions from Tropical Storm Nicole, which is expected to begin impacting the
county late Wednesday and continuing into Thursday. The following shelters will be
available for general population, families wishing to bring their pets, and those with
medical special needs who have pre-registered or been screened by the Florida Department
of Health-Brevard.
- Max K. Rodes Community Center, 3410 Flanagan Ave., West
Melbourne, FL 32904
- South Mainland Community Center, 3700 Allen Ave., Micco, FL
32976
- Viera Regional Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, FL
32940
- Walter Butler Community Center, 4201 N Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32927
Space Coast Area Transit will provide transportation to the shelters for registered
special needs clients. To request transportation to a special needs shelter call 2-1-1.
Although shelters will provide food, residents going to shelters will need to take
their own supplies, including bedding, folding chairs, or sleeping bags; any needed
medications; multiple changes of clothing and and sturdy shoes; personal hygiene items;
and entertainment items, like games, cards, books or magazines.
As a reminder,
evacuation is recommended for the following groups:
- Residents who live on the
barrier islands, including areas from Kennedy Space Center south beaches, and Merritt
Island
- Residents in mobile homes or manufactured housing
- Residences in
low-lying, flood-prone areas
- Any residents with special medical needs such as
electrical dependence
For more information about this and other Hurricane Ian questions, call the Community
Information Hotline at 2-1-1.
11/7/2022
Sandbag Distribution Locations-Starting Nov 8.
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – In anticipation of the potential impacts from Subtropical
Storm Nicole, free sandbags will be available to residents beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Sites open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8:
- Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway
Dr., Melbourne, FL 32935. Enter using south access from Parkway Dr.
- Across from
Brevard County Jail, 855 Camp Rd., Cocoa, FL 32927.
Sand is being provided by Brevard County Public Works and the Brevard County
Sheriff’s Office will have supervised inmate work crews filling and loading sandbags
for residents. Residents do not need to bring sandbags, bags are provided and filled by
on-site personnel. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per vehicle. As a reminder,
sandbags can be purchased at home improvement stores and filled with dirt from your
property. Do not fill sandbags with sand from the beach.
11/4/2022
Brevard County Contractors to Complete Hurricane Ian Debris Collection Nov. 7
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County contractors to complete storm debris recovery and
removal operations in unincorporated Brevard County and participating municipalities as of
Monday, Nov. 7. Waste Management, Brevard County’s regular collection
contractor, has resumed normal and special collections for residents. For remaining piles
that may have been missed, or new piles, residents in unincorporated Brevard County need
to schedule a pickup.
To schedule a pickup, call: • North Brevard-321-636-6894 • South
Brevard-321-723-4455 For residents who live in a municipality, please contact your local
government for information on debris pickup.
In response to Hurricane Ian, Brevard
County Solid Waste contractors collected approximately 170,000 cubic yards of vegetative
storm debris and completed the collection in 27 operational days.
For information on
Brevard County Solid Waste Management including collection dates and holidays, visit:
www.brevardfl.gov/SolidWaste
11/4/2022
The 29th Annual Fox Lake Winter Festival of Crafts
TITUSVILLE, FL. – The 29th Annual Fox Lake Winter Festival of Crafts will be held
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Fox Lake Park, 4400 Fox Lake Road,
Titusville. The Fox Lake Winter Festival of Crafts will feature handcrafted artwork by
200 local artists and artisans. This is a great family event to enjoy food trucks and
holiday shopping! Fox Lake Park is also pet friendly.
The public is invited to attend
this FREE event!
For more information contact Erika Whitt, Community Center
Coordinator, at (321) 264-5037 Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
11/4/2022
Fox Lake Boat Ramp Closed-Nov. 19
TITUSVILLE, FL. -- The Boat Ramp at Fox Lake Park, 4400 Fox Lake Road, Titusville will be
closed on Saturday, Nov. 19 due to the the 29th Annual Fox Lake Winter Festival of Crafts
event. For more information contact Erika Whitt, Community Center Coordinator, at
(321) 264-5037 Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
11/4/2022
ServSafe Food Manager’s Class and Exam Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Are you a food manager in need of a certification? Then join us
to learn about preventing foodborne illness and how to train your employees in food
sanitation! We conduct a comprehensive training that provides the most up-to-date
information and current regulations. Upon successful completion of the training, you
will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the UF Food Safety & Quality Program.
Once you pass the ServSafe Manager’s exam, you will also receive a National
Certification that is valid for five years. Certificates & exam results will be sent
out approximately two weeks after the exam.
It is recommended that participants study
the ServSafe Manager 7th edition textbook prior to attending the class. Textbooks are
available for purchase through the Eventbrite page.
This ServSafe Manager’s
class and exam will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 28 at the UF/IFAS
Extension Office in Cocoa. The cost of the class, exam, and textbook is $165 or $110 for
the class and exam without the textbook. There is also a re-test option for those who did
not pass their first attempt.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3FOktAM
For
more information, please call (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
11/1/2022
Applications Open for Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee
MELBOURNE, FL - The Board of County Commissioners and League of Cities seeks qualified
applicants for volunteer appointments to represent Finance, Tourism, Real Estate, and
Technology expertise on the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee.
The Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen Oversight Committee is a 14-member committee
composed of citizen volunteers with diverse skills who make recommendations to the Board
of County Commissioners for annual updates to the Save Our Lagoon Project Plan. The
Committee also provides public oversight and a transparent process that not only allows,
but fosters, development and implementation of better, less costly, and/or timelier tools
and techniques for restoration of the Indian River Lagoon. The Committee meets on the
third Friday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Terms of service are two years with
a term limit of 8 years.
Applicants must commit to serving the public interest by:
- Demonstrating expertise and experience in the finance, tourism, real estate, or
technology field.
- Providing stewardship of Lagoon Trust Funds.
- Having
knowledge of the water quality issues and major sources of pollution affecting the
lagoon.
- Participating in monthly meetings
- Reviewing project proposals
for reducing pollutants and improving water quality.
- Assessing project
cost-effectiveness.
- Hearing questions, concerns, and ideas from the public to
improve the plan.
Applications may be submitted online at https://bit.ly/SOIRLCOC by 11:59 p.m., November
28, 2022. For questions contact Jaculin Watkins at jaculin.watkins@brevardfl.gov.
November Events at Sams House at Pine Island
Saturday Bird Walks at Sams House
Saturdays 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Join the
Naturalist Staff of Sams House every Saturday (weather permitting) as we look and listen
for birds around the park. From beginner to expert, all levels of birders are welcome. We
encourage you to bring your own binoculars if possible, but we have a limited supply to
borrow if necessary. Please meet out front between the cabin and the white house prior to
the 9 AM walk. Bring Your Own Kayak
Thursday, November 9th, 9:30 AM - 12:00
PM
Meet up at the Thousand Islands Conservation Area for our monthly water tour.
Registration is required. Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up. 599 Ramp Road, Cocoa
Beach, FL 32931
November: Orienteering and Navigation
Friday, November
18th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Explore the ways people have navigated in the past and how
we navigate today. Find the Sams House treasure using only a compass and a map!
Recommended for children ages 6-12. Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up. Registration
opens on November 1st.
Pioneer Games
Saturday, November 26th, 1:00 PM -
3:00 PM
From hopscotch and checkers, to buzz saws and Game of Graces, there will be
numerous games to try. Stop by any time between 1 and 3 PM.
Scavenger Hunt
Every Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Stop by the 1888 house to pick up your nature
hunt. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds.
House and Cabin Tour
Every
Thursday and Saturday at 3:00 PM
Tour the inside of Brevard County’s oldest
standing home (1875) and the adjacent 1888 Florida Vernacular-style home to learn about
the Sams Family.
The Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area was created
and is managed under Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
referenda. The Program was established by voters in 1990 and reaffirmed in 2004 to protect
and preserve the rich biological diversity and native species of Brevard County for future
generations. 6195 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Phone:
321-449-4720
10/31/2022
New Brevard County Fire Rescue Rating May Decrease Resident Insurance Premiums
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Residential and commercial property owners in Brevard County
could potentially see lower insurance rates as a result of the county’s latest
public fire protection services rating from the Insurance Service Organization (ISO).
Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) is pleased to announce the updated designation from the
ISO’s Public Protection Classification rating of a Class 3/3X effective Tuesday,
Nov. 1. A Class 3 department allows residential and commercial property owners the
opportunity to potentially obtain lower insurance premiums along with receiving exemplary
fire protection services. The ISO rating is used to measure the quality and effectiveness
of fire protection in a community. The rating scale ranges from one to 10 with a Class 1
being the best possible score.
As part of its evaluation, the ISO collects information
on fire-protection efforts in communities throughout the United States. ISO’s Public
Protection Classification (PPC) Program helps establish appropriate fire insurance
premiums for residential and commercial properties and provides insurance companies with
reliable, up-to-date information about a community’s fire protection services. The
formal assessment process consisted of four major areas:
Fire Department (staffing,
equipment, training, and emergency response capabilities) Community Risk Reduction (Safety
Education, Code Enforcement, Fire Investigations) Water supply system (highlighting the
water supply a community uses for fire suppression). Fire alarm and communications system
(which centers on facilities and support for handling and dispatching alarms).
BCFR
has been working over the years to improve the services provided to the community by
investing in personnel, equipment and communications. BCFR has improved from a class 4/9,
to a class 4/4X, and now a class 3/3X. This rating reflects the hard work and dedication
of the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, the men and woman of BCFR and the
continued support of the community. This rating could bring about lower insurance premiums
for businesses and residents in unincorporated Brevard County. With this classification,
Brevard is listed in the top 15% of fire departments across the nation, and is one of only
3,583 – out of 40,756 communities surveyed -- to achieve the Class 3 rating in the
United States.
For more information on the class 3/3X rating and how this could
potentially affect your insurance rate, documentation to verify the new rate and other
helpful information, please visit the FAQ section of the BCFR website at
www.brevardfl.gov/FireRescue.
10/28/2022
Brevard County Approved for FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Transitional Sheltering Assistance is now available for Brevard
County residents who are in need short-term housing accommodations due to damages stemming
from Hurricane Ian.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Transitional
Sheltering Assistance for Brevard County, and allows for temporary short-term
accommodations for eligible survivors when other housing options are not available.
Survivors who have already completed a FEMA application will be notified automatically if
eligible for this program. Survivors who have not yet applied for FEMA Individual
Assistance can apply the following ways:
- In person at the Disaster Recovery
Center, located at 2331 Harry T. Moore Ave. Mims, FL 32754, open daily from 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.
- Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov
- By phone at 800-621-3362,
available daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
10/27/2022
Budgeting Class Available at UF/IFAS Extension
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about financial management in our Budgeting:
Smart Choices, Smart Money class! This class is perfect for anyone wanting to improve
their financial literacy, learn money-saving strategies, and more. It's time to take
control of your money! Our budgeting classes are held at the UF/IFAS Brevard County
Extension office in Cocoa throughout the year. The next class will be on November 15,
2022, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please visit our Eventbrite for more class times. The
cost of this class is $10.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3SRSVRc
For more
information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
10/25/2022
Applicants Sought for Brevard County CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is accepting
applications for vacant positions on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizens
Advisory Committee. The fifteen-member CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee was created to
provide citizen participation in the identification of housing and community development
needs for low to moderate income citizens. The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee makes
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding policies and federal
funding that encourage infrastructure and other community development projects and public
service activities. Committee appointments expire after two years or with the term of the
Commissioner making the appointment, whichever occurs first. Applicants sought:
- A resident who represents Micco.
- A resident who represents East Mims.
- A
resident who represents Sharpes.
- A resident who represents West Canaveral Groves.
- A Representative from partner municipalities– Rockledge, Indian Harbour Beach,
Indialantic, Melbourne Village, and Palm Shores.
- An at-large member from an
unincorporated area.
The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee meets once each month at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday
at the Government Center in Viera. Interested parties should contact Linda Graham, at
(321) 633-2076 for additional information and/or an application or:
https://www.brevardfl.gov/HousingAndHumanServices/AdvisoryBoards/
CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrantCitizenAdvisoryCommittee.
10/25/2022
Free Child Passenger Safety Seminar Available at UF/IFAS Extension
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us for our Child Passenger Safety Seminar! This seminar is
perfect for new parents or caretakers who want to learn about correct selection,
installation, and use of child restraints. Plus, you will learn how child restraints work
to protect children. The next seminar will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension office in
Cocoa on November 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is free to attend. Please visit our
Eventbrite for more class times. Mothers in need of a seat will be able to purchase a
convertible car seat (can be installed both rear-facing and forward-facing and remains in
the car) at a reduced cost at the end of the class! Must present proof of enrollment in
WIC, Medicaid, or Florida Access Benefits to receive a seat.
Pre-registration is
required, please visit Eventbrite to learn more: https://bit.ly/3rMu6KA
For more
information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
10/24/2022
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Reunion Ceremony
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Fire Rescue will host a Cardiac Arrest Recognition
Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, to honor Brevard County Fire Rescue and
Brevard County Sherriff’s personnel. On July 10, 2022, Brevard County Fire
Rescue (BCFR) and Brevard County Sherriff’s Office (BCSO) units responded to a
medical emergency involving a young child, who went into Cardiac Arrest after being
rescued from the family’s swimming pool. At the ceremony, the young survivor will be
reunited with the first responders who saved his life.
The ceremony will take place at
Brevard County Fire Rescue Station 21, located at 4940 US Highway 1, Mims, FL 32754.
10/23/2022
Disaster Recovery Center - New Hours of Operation
Brevard County, FL -- New hours of operation for Disaster Recover Center (DRC) in Mims.
The Disaster Recover Center that opened Oct. 21, located at the Cuyler Community
Building at Cuyler Park, will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily starting Monday, Oct.
24.
Representatives from the State of Florida, the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and other resources are at the center to
answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans. They can also
help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance.
Survivors are encouraged to
register with FEMA before visiting a recovery center. To register, go online to
www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. Help is available in
multiple languages and phone lines are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.
Please have to following to apply online or in-person at the Disaster Recovery Center:
- Contact Information (telephone number, mailing address, social security
number)
- Household income
- Address of damaged home or apartment
- Description of damage/lost items
- Photos of your damaged home and
belongings
- Information about insurance coverage
- Bank account and routing
numbers for direct deposit of funds
Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may also call 800-621-3362. People who are
deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585. All
disaster recovery centers are accessible and equipped with tools to accommodate disaster
survivors who need disability-related communication aids. Visiting with a recovery
specialist is not a requirement for survivors who want disaster assistance, but the
centers are an excellent way for people to get answers to their questions about disaster
aid and registration assistance.
Services may include:
- Status of FEMA application
- Disaster recovery guidance
- Clarification of any written correspondence received
- Housing assistance and
rental resources information
- Answers to questions, resolutions to problems and
referrals to agencies that may provide further assistance
10/21/2022
Brevard County Mosquito Control Overnight Spraying Oct. 21
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Brevard County Mosquito Control has continued efforts for prevention
and control throughout the county and enhanced spraying efforts in partnership with
contractors. Brevard County Mosquito Control contractors will be spraying overnight
Friday, Oct. 21 east of I-95 from Malabar Rd, south to the Indian River County line.
Spraying schedule is approximate and may be delayed due to weather or or other factors.
Brevard County Mosquito Control continues to conduct daily aerial and truck spraying,
mosquito and disease monitoring, and other public health protection measures as a result
of significant increases in standing water and mosquito activity related to Tropical Storm
Ian. For daily spray schedules and mosquito-borne illness prevention information, visit
the Mosquito Control Department’s website at
https://www.brevardfl.gov/MosquitoControl, or call your local office at 321-264-5032
(north of Wickham Rd.)/ 321-952-4523 (south of Wickham Rd.).
10/20/2022 4:41:20 PM
Disaster Recovery Center Established for Those Impacted by Hurricane Ian
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Brevard County residents who suffered losses and damage as a result
of Hurricane Ian can get information about disaster assistance at a Disaster Recovery
Center (DRC) opening Friday, Oct. 21. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily.
The Disaster Recover Center is located at: Cuyler Community Building, 2331 Harry T.
Moore Ave. Titusville, FL 32754. The Titusville location was selected because the
majority of damage due to Hurricane Ian is in the north area of the county.
Representatives the State of Florida, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S.
Small Business Administration (SBA), and other resources are at the centers to answer
questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans. They can also help
survivors apply for federal disaster assistance.
If possible, survivors should
register with FEMA before visiting a recovery center. To register, go online to
www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. Help is available in
multiple languages and phone lines are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.
Please have to following to apply online or in-person at the Disaster Recovery Center:
- Contact Information (telephone number, mailing address, social security
number)
- Household income
- Address of damaged home or apartment
- Description of damage/lost items
- Photos of your damaged home and
belongings
- Information about insurance coverage
- Bank account and routing
numbers for direct deposit of funds
Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may also call 800-621-3362. People who are
deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585. All
disaster recovery centers are accessible and equipped with tools to accommodate disaster
survivors who need disability-related communication aids. Visiting with a recovery
specialist is not a requirement for survivors who want disaster assistance, but the
centers are an excellent way for people to get answers to their questions about disaster
aid and registration assistance. Some services may include:
- Status of FEMA
application
- Disaster recovery guidance
- Clarification of any written
correspondence received
- Housing assistance and rental resources information
- Answers to questions, resolutions to problems and referrals to agencies that may
provide further assistance
10/20/2022
Holiday Charcuterie Board Class Open for Registration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Do you want to learn how to build your own charcuterie board
for the holidays? Then consider joining us for our Charcuterie Holiday Board Basics class!
Spend an evening having fun while also learning how to mix cheeses, meats, fruits, and
more. Participants will also be able to take home a mini cheese board! If you bring a
guest, you will only receive one mini cheese board, however, a limited amount will be
available to purchase for $15 after the class. This class is on November 15, 2022,
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and costs $50 for individuals or $75 if you choose to bring a guest.
Please purchase a ticket upgrade to register your guest. This class will be held at the
UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa and space is limited to 20 people. Advance registration
is required. Ticket sales end on November 10, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite
today: https://bit.ly/3MOD2sL
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702
or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
10/20/2022
REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY FOR CENTRAL AREA HOLIDAY PARADES
MERRITT ISLAND, COCOA, ROCKLEDGE, FL.– Brevard County Parks and Recreation is now
taking applications for the Merritt Island and Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parades. This year
the theme for the parades is Launch into the Holidays. Mindy from “Mindy and
Company” on Lite Rock 99.3, an iHeartMedia station, will emcee the parades. The
Merritt Island Holiday Parade will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, with step-off at
10:00 a.m. The parade will travel from Grove Boulevard at Merritt Island High School,
south on Courtenay Parkway (SR-3) to Edgewood Junior/Senior High School on Merritt Avenue.
The Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, with
step-off at 1:00 p.m. The parade will travel north on Florida Avenue at Rockledge High
School to Brevard Avenue and conclude at Lee Wenner Park.
For additional information
about the parades, please call 321-633-1874. Applications for the parades are available by
calling 321-633-1874 or emailing rhonda.mcconnell@brevardfl.gov.
10/20/2022
Jams and Jellies Canning Class Open for Registration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn how to preserve your own food! Our upcoming
canning class will focus on the canning and preserving process of jams and jellies. You
will be able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as the jars will still
be hot. All other materials are provided in class. This class is on November 5, 2022,
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and costs $35. Our canning classes are held at the UF/IFAS
Extension office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 8 people and advance registration is
required. Registration ends on November 2, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/3VJnt9C
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
10/18/2022
Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance License Workshop Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – The UF/IFAS Extension office is offering an in-person Limited
Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM) training workshop on November 3, 2022, from 8:30
a.m. to 5 p.m. This training is needed to apply for the 482 Limited Certification
Landscape Maintenance pesticide license exam. This workshop will be held at the
UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa. The registration fee is $55 with multiple attendance
options. There are 8 spots available to take the LCLM exam, please register for the
waitlist if all spots are taken. Participants may also choose to take the class without
the exam, in-person or virtually via Zoom. CEUs are available and lunch will be provided.
To register and learn more, please visit our Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3yRXzqx
For more information or questions, please contact Bonnie Wells at bcwells@ufl.edu
10/18/2022
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Selection and Management Committee
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
Selection and Management Committee Meets October 21
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October, 21, 2022, at
the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend.
The Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory
committee to the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the
acquisition and ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL
Program nature sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Members of the public may also
participate in the meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access
Information:
When: Oct 21, 2022 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic:
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Selection and Management Committee
Please
click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84323028030?pwd=dzAvWGNmTTlKZFVWQnpzcXdiNVQ2QT09
Passcode:
360737
Or One tap mobile :
US: +13017158592,,84323028030# or
+13092053325,,84323028030#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number
based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312
626 6799 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833
or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564
217 2000
Webinar ID: 843 2302 8030
International numbers available:
https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdP200PoMR
Any questions regarding this meeting should be
directed to Petra Geretz at (321) 255-4466 or petra.geretz@brevardfl.gov
If
a person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as
appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a
person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense,
which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be
based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to
participate in the proceeding should contact Petra Geretz, EEL Program Administrative
Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
10/18/2022
Free Pasture Management Seminar Open for Registration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Do you own, lease, or board horses? Then consider joining us
for our upcoming Pasture Management Seminar! The purpose of this seminar is to supply
information on the best management practices for limited acreage horse operations while
also protecting the environment. This seminar is free to attend and will be held at
the UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa on November 1, 2022, from 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Participants can attend in-person or virtually via Zoom. Registration is required to
attend this event.
To register and learn more, please visit our Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/3D7lRQ0
If you have any questions, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or
email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
10/17/2022
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams Begin Outreach to Neighborhoods Impacted by
Hurricane Ian
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A Disaster Survivor Assistance Team(DSAT) will begin canvassing
Brevard County on Tuesday, knocking on doors in communities hardest hit by Hurricane Ian
and checking in with residents who may be in need of individual assistance through the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA.) Eight DSAT members will head into Merritt
Island neighborhoods on Tuesday and, as the team is expanded in the coming days, will
branch out into other areas of the county that experienced flooding and other damages from
Ian that swept through Brevard County Sept. 28-29 as a tropical storm system. While the
storm's impact was widespread, areas hardest hit include Barefoot Bay, Palm Bay, West
Melbourne, Titusville, Port. St. John, Mims and Scottsmoor.
The DSAT will be equipped
to provide residents with information on FEMA disaster assistance, provide guidance on the
application process, provide basic information about application status and other eligible
assistance, and collect new information or documents for case files.
FEMA DSAT members
will be identifiable by blue shirts, blue vests or both, and will operate between 7 a.m.
to 7 p.m. daily.
Homeowners and renters in Brevard County who had uninsured losses
from Hurricane Ian may be eligible for federal disaster assistance. FEMA may provide
financial help with temporary housing expenses, basic home repairs and other essential
disaster-related needs.
Ways to apply:
- https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
- Download the FEMA App for mobile
devices
- Call toll-free 800-621-3362. The line is open every day from 7 a.m. to 11
p.m.
10/17/2022
Applicants Sought for Brevard County CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is accepting
applications for vacant positions on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizens
Advisory Committee. The fifteen-member CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee was created to
provide citizen participation in the identification of housing and community development
needs for low to moderate income citizens. The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee makes
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding policies and federal
funding that encourage infrastructure and other community development projects and public
service activities.
Committee appointments expire after two years or with the term of
the Commissioner making the appointment, whichever occurs first.
Applicants
sought:
- A resident who represents Micco.
- A resident who represents
East Mims.
- A resident who represents Sharpes.
- A resident who represents
West Canaveral Groves.
- A Representative from partner municipalities –
Rockledge, Indian Harbour Beach, Indialantic, Melbourne Village, and Palm Shores.
- An at-large member from an unincorporated area.
The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee meets once each month at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday
at the Government Center in Viera. Interested parties should contact Linda Graham, at
(321) 633-2076 for additional information and/or an application or:
https://www.brevardfl.gov/HousingAndHumanServices/AdvisoryBoards/
CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrantCitizenAdvisoryCommittee.
10/16/2022
Mosquito Control Overnight Spraying Scheduled for Oct. 16 & 17
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Brevard County Mosquito Control continues prevention and control
efforts in wake of Hurricane Ian. Brevard County Mosquito Control will be spraying
full or partial zones west of I-95 overnight starting Sunday, Oct. 16. Areas not sprayed
Sunday will be treated Monday night, Oct. 17. Schedules are approximate and may be delayed
due to weather or other factors.
For daily spray schedules and mosquito-borne illness
prevention information, visit the Mosquito Control Department’s website at
https://www.brevardfl.gov/MosquitoControl, or call your local office at 321-264-5032
(north of Wickham Rd.)/ 321-952-4523 (south of Wickham Rd.).
10/12/2022
Mosquito Control Operations Continue in Response to Hurricane Ian
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Brevard County Mosquito Control reminds residents to take
precautions against mosquito-bourne illness after Hurricane Ian. Brevard County
Mosquito Control continues to conduct aerial and truck spraying, mosquito and disease
monitoring, and other public health protection measures as a result of significant
increases in standing water and mosquito activity related to Hurricane Ian.
Residents
are advised to take precautions and protect themselves from West Nile virus and other
mosquito-borne illnesses by draining and eliminating unnecessary water-holding containers,
securing and repairing torn window screens, and reducing outdoor exposure during peak
times of mosquito activity (i.e., dawn and dusk). If outdoor exposure is unavoidable
during peak times, residents should wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and apply
mosquito repellant that is registered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
For daily spray schedules and mosquito-borne illness prevention information, visit the
Mosquito Control Department’s website at https://www.brevardfl.gov/MosquitoControl,
or call your local office at 321-264-5032 (north of Wickham Rd.)/ 321-952-4523 (south of
Wickham Rd.).
10/12/2022
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
Selection and Management Committee
Meets October 21
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Month, Day, 2022, at
the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend.
The Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory
committee to the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the
acquisition and ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL
Program nature sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Members of the public may also
participate in the meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access
Information:
When: Oct 21, 2022 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic:
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Selection and Management Committee
Please
click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84323028030?pwd=dzAvWGNmTTlKZFVWQnpzcXdiNVQ2QT09
Passcode:
360737
Or One tap mobile :
US: +13017158592,,84323028030# or
+13092053325,,84323028030#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a
number based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 309 205 3325 or
+1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900
6833 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 386 347 5053 or
+1 564 217 2000
Webinar ID: 843 2302 8030
International numbers available:
https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdP200PoMR
Any questions regarding this meeting should be
directed to Petra Geretz at (321) 255-4466 or petra.geretz@brevardfl.gov
If
a person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as
appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a
person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense,
which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be
based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to
participate in the proceeding should contact Petra Geretz, EEL Program Administrative
Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
10/11/2022
Brevard County Designated by FEMA for Individual Assistance
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County residents may now apply for federal disaster
assistance for losses resulting from Hurricane Ian. To be eligible for federal aid
under FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program, storm damage and losses from the
hurricane and flooding must have occurred as a result of Hurricane Ian.
If you have
insurance, you must file a claim with your insurance company first. If you do not have
insurance, or insurance does not cover your claim, begin applying for FEMA assistance.
Those who suffered Ian-related damages are encouraged to register with FEMA using any of
the following methods:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- On the FEMA
Mobile App
- Calling 800-621-3362 (FEMA)
Individuals and households in Brevard who have sustained losses as a direct result of
Hurricane Ian can apply for federal assistance. Please have the following information
ready when you apply: - Contact Information (Telephone number, Mailing address,
Social security number)
- Household Income
- Address of damaged home or
apartment
- Description of damage/lost items
- Photos of your damaged home
and belongings
- Information about insurance coverage
- Bank account and
routing numbers for direct deposit of funds
Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may also call 800-621-3362. People who are
deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585.
The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.
Multilingual
operators are available. Press 2 for Spanish and press 3 for other languages.
10/11/2022
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
Selection and Management Committee
Meets October 21
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October, 21, 2022, at
the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend.
The Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory
committee to the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the
acquisition and ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL
Program nature sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Members of the public may also
participate in the meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access
Information:
Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Petra Geretz
at (321) 255-4466 or petra.geretz@brevardfl.gov
If a person desires to
appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect
to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of
this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes
testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the
proceeding should contact Petra Geretz, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later
than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
10/10/2022
Budgeting Class Available at UF/IFAS Extension
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about financial management in our Budgeting:
Smart Choices, Smart Money class! This class is perfect for anyone wanting to improve
their financial literacy, learn money-saving strategies, and more. It's time to take
control of your money! Our budgeting classes are held at the UF/IFAS Brevard County
Extension office in Cocoa throughout the year. The next class will be on October 20 from 2
p.m. – 4 p.m. Please visit our Eventbrite for more class times. The cost of this
class is $10.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3SRSVRc
For more information,
please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
10/10/2022
Free Child Passenger Safety Seminar Available at UF/IFAS Extension
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us for our Child Passenger Safety Seminar! This seminar is
perfect for new parents or caretakers who want to learn about correct selection,
installation, and use of child restraints. Plus, you will learn how child restraints work
to protect children. The next seminar will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension office in
Cocoa on October 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. Please visit our
Eventbrite for more class times. Mothers in need of a seat will be able to purchase a
convertible car seat (can be installed both rear-facing and forward-facing and remains in
the car) at a reduced cost at the end of the class! Must present proof of enrollment in
WIC, Medicaid, Florida Access Benefits, or Healthy Start services to receive a seat.
Pre-registration is required, please visit Eventbrite to learn more:
https://bit.ly/3rMu6KA
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
10/10/2022 1:54:02 PM
Brevard County Dist. 3 Commissioner Seeks Advisory Board Applicants
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- District 3 Commissioner John Tobia is seeking applicants to fill
openings on a variety of Brevard County citizen advisory boards. Applications for all
boards listed below are available on the Brevard County website,
https://www.brevardfl.gov, and by clicking on Advisory Boards listed under Frequent
Searches.
- Board of Adjustment – For information on this board, visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Brevard County
Library System Advisory Board – For more information on this board, visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Building and
Construction Advisory Committee -- For information on this board, visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Community
Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee – For information on this board,
visit: https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Contractor’s Licensing Board – For information on this board, visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Economic
Development Commission – For information on this board, visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Historical
Commission – For information on this board, visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Marine Advisory
Council – For information on this board, visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- South/Central
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board – For information on this board, visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- South/Central
Public Library Advisory Board – For information on this board, visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Transportation
Planning Organization Citizens Advisory Committee – For information on this board,
visit: https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Affordable Housing Advisory Council – For information on this board, visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Audit Committee
– For information on this board, visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
10/6/2022
District 1 Commissioner Seeks Advisory Board Applicants
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- District 1 Commissioner Rita Pritchett is seeking applicants to
fill openings on a variety of Brevard County citizen advisory boards. Applications for
all boards listed below are available on the Brevard County website, www.brevardfl.gov,
and by clicking on Advisory Boards listed under Frequent Searches.
- Contractor’s Licensing Board – 1 space available (a plumbing
contractor is being sought). For more information on this board visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Historical
Commission – 1 space available. For more information on this board visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Marine
Advisory Council – 1 space available. For more information on this board visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- North Brevard
Commission on Parks & Recreation – 2 spaces available. For more information
on this board, visit: https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Planning & Zoning Board - 1 space available. For more information on this
board visit: https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Titusville Public Library Advisory Board – 1 space available. For more
information on this board visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Transportation
Planning Organization Citizens Advisory Committee – 1 space available for
alternate. For more information on this board visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
10/5/2022
South / Central Brevard Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
VIERA, FL.-- The first Regular Meeting of the South / Central Brevard Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the Viera Government
Center located at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C. 3rd Floor, Florida Room 313,
Viera. The meeting is open to the public. If a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for
such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the
proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation Central Area no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting by contacting Marsha Blizzard at (321) 255-4400.
10/4/2022
Brevard Storm Debris Removal Operations to Begin on Wednesday, Oct. 5
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County is going to initiate storm debris recovery and
removal operations in unincorporated Brevard County and participating municipalities
starting Wednesday, Oct. 5.
For County residents, this will be a single-pass debris
cleanup operation that concentrates on vegetative material. Please do not bag your
material, place it near trees or mail boxes, over water meters, or under overhead wires.
If your vegetative material can fit into containers that you normally use to have yard
waste collected weekly, we urge you to containerize your vegetative waste to ensure a
pickup with less wait time.
We ask that Brevard County residents have patience, as the
majority of resources are engaged in operations in areas that have suffered more damage
than Brevard. For residents who live in a municipality, please contact your local
government for information on debris pickup.
Waste Management or other collectors will
continue to collect garbage, recycling, and containerized yard waste. County contractors
will be collecting vegetative waste in piles.
October 1, 2022
October Events at Sams House at Pine Island
October Big (Birding) Day
Saturday, October 8th, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Whether
you are a novice or an expert birder, all are welcome. Help the Naturalist Staff identify,
and count birds, to help scientists learn more about bird populations during fall
migration.
Come prepared for approximately a half-mile hike around Sams House.
Fossilmania
Saturday, October 15th, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join the Sams
House Education Staff as we celebrate the 13th Anniversary of National Fossil Day! Be part
of the celebration across the country, while enjoying fossil-related activities and
crafts.v Registration is required. Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up.
Frontier
School: Migration
Friday, October 14th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Migration can be
dangerous and challenging, but explore how it is a necessary part of many animals' lives.
Try your hand at bird watching too; binoculars are welcome but not required.v Recommended
for ages 6-12. Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up. Registration opens on October 1st.
Bring Your Own Kayak
Wednesday, October 19th, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Meet
up at the Thousand Islands Conservation Area for our monthly water tour. Registration is
required. Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up.
Meet at 599 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, FL
32931
Creature of the Night
Saturday, October 29th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Come learn about our favorite nighttime flyer the Bat and the important role they play by
doing some fun activities and making a special bat mask to take home.
Registration is
required. Recommended for ages 3-10. Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up.
Bird
Walks at Sams House
Every Saturdays 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join the Naturalist
Staff of Sams House every Saturday (weather permitting) as we look and listen for birds
around the park. From beginner to expert, all levels of birders are welcome. We encourage
you to bring your own binoculars if possible, but we have a limited supply to borrow if
necessary.
Please meet out front between the cabin and the white house prior to the 9
AM walk.
Scavenger Hunt
Every Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Stop by
the 1888 house to pick up your nature hunt. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds.
House and Cabin Tour
Every Thursday and Saturday at 3:00 PM
Tour the inside
of Brevard County’s oldest standing home (1875) and the adjacent 1888 Florida
Vernacular style home to learn about the Sams Family.
9/29/2022
Brevard County Announces Crisis Assistance Opportunities
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Brevard County announces crisis assistance opportunities as a result
of impacts of Tropical Storm Ian. Damage Reporting
Residents are encouraged
to complete a damage report if your property or home has been damaged as a result of
Tropical Storm Ian. This includes water in your home, roof or structure damage, etc.
Residents should be prepared to provide the address of the property, name and photos of
the damage incurred. Link to damage reporting form: https://www.crisistrack.com/public/brevardFL/request.html
Crisis Clean Up Assistance
Residents who need assistance with storm-related
interior cleanup after Hurricane Ian are encouraged to call (800) 451-1954. It is
anticipated that volunteers will be available to assist through late October.
While
this option is provided as a means of support, residents and and renters are encouraged to
utilize property or renter's insurance before electing this option.
Due to the wide
impacts of Tropical Storm Ian across the state of Florida, areas that have been most
affected with the storm will receive priority for assistance.
9/29/2022
Brevard County Government Offices Reopen on Friday
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Government offices will reopen and resume normal
operations effective Friday, Sept. 30. County offices closed at 2 p.m. Wednesday to
prepare and coordinate response efforts for Hurricane Ian.
Also resuming on Friday are
Space Coast Area Transit services. All regular routes will be available.
Solid Waste
landfills – Central Disposal Facility in Cocoa, Sarno Transfer Station in Melbourne,
and Titusville/Mockingbird Transfer Station – will reopen at noon on Friday.
9/29/2022
Brevard County Officials Schedule 1:30PM Facebook Live Update on Hurricane Ian
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Emergency Management and Sheriff Wayne Ivey will
hold a Facebook Live event at 1:30 p.m. today (Sept. 29) to update residents on Hurricane
Ian. The event can be found on Brevard County Sheriff's Office and Brevard County
Emergency Management Facebook pages. Sheriff Ivey and County staff will provide updates on
closings, shelter operations, storm impacts and any other pertinent information that will
assist local residents in preparations ahead of Ian.
9/29/2022
Residents Asked to Limit Water Usage
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Residents are asked to reduce water usage as rains continue from
Hurricane Ian. Brevard County Utilities said residents are asked to reduce water
usage, especially flushing toilets, doing laundry, and long showers. Limiting water usage
will help reduce the chances of backups into residents' homes and in the streets and
river.
9/29/2022
Volunteers Play Major Role in Disaster Recovery Efforts
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Volunteers are a crucial part of disaster response. Due to
concerns about safety and security, volunteers need to be affiliated with an organization
prior to a disaster so they can be properly trained, vetted and coordinated.
If you
are looking for a volunteer opportunity, please contact an organization in the coming days
to learn how you can participate. You can find a list of disaster relief groups at nvoad.org under the “Volunteer” button.
9/28/2022
Space Coast Area Transit Suspending Service at 7 pm Sept. 28
BREVARD COUNTY,
FL. -- Space Coast Area Transit will suspend fixed route transit service at 7 tonight
(Wednesday, Sept. 28). If you are registered for a special needs shelter, and are in need
of transportation, please call 2-1-1 no later than 7 p.m. to schedule your pick-up. There
will be no service on Thursday, Sept. 29.
We will continue to monitor Hurricane Ian
and post updates as they become available.
For updates, refer to the Space Coast Area
Transit website and the Space Coast Area Transit Facebook and Twitter pages.
9/28/2022
Hurricane Ian: Link Provides Flood Zone Post-Storm Inspection and Permitting
Requirements
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – The Brevard County Public Works Department has posted
flood zone post-storm inspection and permitting requirements for residents in floodplains
that may encounter damages as a result of Hurricane Ian.
Who Does This Apply To? All
properties in flood zones designated on the FEMA flood maps that were damaged by wind,
water, fallen trees or other factors.
Post Storm Damage Inspection: In accordance with
the Florida Building Code and flood damage prevention regulations All properties above
must be inspected to determine whether the damage meets the definition of
“substantial damage” before building permits can be issued for repair,
reconstruction, or other improvements.
Who to Contact for Inspections: Planning &
Development Department Building Permits
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL
32940
(321) 633-2072
What is Inspected? Preliminary damage inspections are limited
to evaluating the extent of damage to foundations, roofs, windows and doors, siding,
installed appliances, electrical and plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and walls and
floors. Inspections are required to assess the condition of the building and determine the
work required to repair the building to its pre-damage condition.
What is Substantial
Damage? Visit this link:
https://www.brevardfl.gov/news/2022/09/28/post-storm-permitting-requirements
9/28/2022
Transportation to Shelters is Available on Regular Bus Routes Provided by Space Coast
Area Transit
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Space Coast Area Transportation has regular bus routes that
residents can take to get to any of the three County shelters that have opened for
Hurricane Ian and for those who live in flood-prone and low-lying areas. The routes
are:
- Walter Butler Community Center- Routes 1 and 11
- Wickham Community
Center- Routes 28 and 29
- Rodes Park Community Center- Routes 20 and 25
Residents with special needs who need transportation to a shelter are asked to call 2-1-1
for assistance.
9/27/2022
Local State of Emergency Declared; County Government Offices to Close at 2 p.m.
Wednesday
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A local State of Emergency has been declared for Brevard County
effective at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in response to the pending threat of Hurricane
Ian. As the storm edges toward Florida, the decision has also been made to close
Brevard County Government offices and cease non-essential operations effective at 2 p.m.
Wednesday. The County will then go to Level 1 activation, which means essential personnel
will be in place to respond to any impacts related to Hurricane Ian.
A local state of
emergency is declared in advance of potential disaster event and enables government
entities to readily seek response or recovery assistance from the state.
A decision on
when to return to normal County Government operations will be made as soon as an accurate
assessment on weather conditions and any ongoing related issues can be made, and will be
communicated through Brevard County department leadership and through local media outlets.
Also announced on Tuesday, County-run landfills -- Central Disposal Facility in Cocoa,
Sarno Transfer Station in Melbourne, and Titusville/Mockingbird Transfer Station -- will
closed at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and will remain closed until further notice.
9/27/2022
Brevard County Opens Shelters for Hurricane Ian
Brevard County, FL -- Brevard County will open 3 shelters at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28,
for residents who live in flood-prone or low-lying areas needing safe harbor from
potentially dangerous wind and water conditions anticipated from Hurricane Ian, which is
expected to begin impacting the county some time Wednesday afternoon into Thursday.
The following shelters will be pet-friendly and available for our special needs and
general population:
- Max K. Rodes Community Center, 3410 Flanagan Ave West Melbourne, FL 32904
- Walter Butler Community Center, 4201 N Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32927
- Wickham
Park Community Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne, FL 32935
Space Coast Area Transit will provide transportation to the shelters for registered
special needs clients. Although shelters will provide food, residents going to
shelters will need to take their own supplies, including bedding, folding chairs, or
sleeping bags; any needed medications; multiple changes of clothing and and sturdy shoes;
personal hygiene items; and entertainment items, like games, cards, books or magazines.
For more information about this and other Hurricane Ian questions, call the Community
Information Hotline at 2-1-1.
9/25/2022
Sandbag Distribution Sites Continue through Sept. 26
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County sandbag distribution locations continue through
Monday 9/26/22 in north, central and south Brevard. Sites open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Monday 9/26/22. Limit 10 sandbags per vehicle:
- Mitchell Ellington Park, 577 Hall Road, Merritt Island, FL, 32953. All events at
Mitchell Ellington Park on Sunday and Monday have been canceled.
- Wickham Park,
2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, FL. 32935. Enter using south access from Parkway Dr.
- Eastern Florida State College, 250 Community College Parkway SE, Palm Bay, FL.,
32909
- Chain of Lakes, 2300 Truman Scarborough Way, Titusville, FL., 32796
Sand is being provided by Brevard County Public Works and the Brevard County
Sheriff’s Office will have supervised inmate work crews filling and loading sandbags
for residents. Residents do not need to bring sandbags, bags are provided and filled by
on-site personnel. Brevard County officials will evaluate and announce any additional
sandbag operations as needed. As a reminder, sandbags can be purchased at home
improvement stores and filled with dirt from your property. Do not fill sandbags with sand
from the beach.
9/24/2022
Additional Sandbag Distribution Sites Open 9/25
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Additional sandbag distribution locations opening 8 a.m.
Sunday, 9/25/22 in north, central and south Brevard. Sites open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Sunday 9/25/22. Limit 10 sandbags per vehicle:
- Mitchell Ellington Park, 577 Hall Road, Merritt Island, FL, 32953. All events at
Mitchell Ellington Park on Sunday and Monday have been canceled.
- Wickham Park,
2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, FL. 32935. Enter using south access from Parkway Dr.
- Eastern Florida State College, 250 Community College Parkway SE, Palm Bay, FL.,
32909
- Chain of Lakes, 2300 Truman Scarborough Way, Titusville, FL., 32796
Sand is being provided by Brevard County Public Works and the Brevard County
Sheriff’s Office will have supervised inmate work crews filling and loading sandbags
for residents. Brevard County officials will evaluate and announce any additional sandbag
operations as needed. As a reminder, sandbags can be purchased at home improvement
stores and filled with dirt from your property. Do not fill sandbags with sand from the
beach.
9/23/2022
Sandbag Distribution Locations-Starting Sept. 24
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Due to significant rain in North Merritt Island over the past
few weeks and in anticipation of potential impacts from Tropical Depression #9, free
sandbags will be available to residents beginning 8 a. m. Saturday at Mitchell Ellington
Park. All events at Mitchell Ellington Park on Saturday have been canceled. Site open
8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9/24/22:
Mitchell Ellington Park, 577 Hall Road, Merritt
Island, FL, 32953. Additional sandbag distribution locations will be offered in north,
central, and south Brevard beginning Sunday, 9/25/22. Location details and hours of
operation will be announced Saturday afternoon.
Sand is being provided by Brevard
County Public Works and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office will have supervised
inmate work crews filling and loading sandbags for residents. There is a limit of 10
sandbags per vehicle.
As a reminder, sandbags can be purchased at home improvement
stores and filled with dirt from your property. Do not fill sandbags with sand from the
beach.
9/21/2022
You Can Brew It Too Tea Workshop Now Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Don’t be chai, join us at the UF/IFAS Brevard
Extension office for tea! Our You Can Brew It Too! tea workshop is a hands-on experience
where you will learn about the different types of tea, preparation methods, and the
benefits of drinking tea. Participants will also learn tea recipes that they can make at
home.
This workshop costs $25 and will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in
Cocoa on October 4 from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Materials are provided in class. Space is limited to 15 people, one ticket per person.
Registration ends on September 29 at 5 pm. Cash and Check payments are also accepted.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3xFNDQc
If you have any questions, please call
us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
9/21/2022
North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Meets Oct. 6
Titusville, FL – A regular meeting of the North Brevard Commission on Parks and
Recreation will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6. The meeting is open to the public.
The meeting will be held in the Brevard Room located at 518 South Palm Avenue,
Titusville. The Brevard Room is located in the building on the north side of the parking
lot behind the Brevard County Government Center-North.
If a person desires
to appeal any decision made by this commission with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for
such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his or her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which
any such appeal us to be based.
In accordance with the American
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
an interpreter in the proceeding should notice North Area Parks Operations no later than
48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
9/21/2022
Brevard County Fire Rescue to Host Annual Awards Ceremony on Oct. 7
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Fire Rescue will hold its Annual Awards Ceremony at
6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, at the Space Coast Health Foundation -- Center for
Collaboration. The Center for Collaboration is located at 1100 Rockledge Blvd. on U.S.
1 in Rockledge. Seating begins at 5:30 p.m.
Award Recipients shall include 2019, 2020
and 2021 and the following categories:
Special Achievement Awards
- Unit
Citation
- Commendable Service
- Meritorious Service
- Lifesaving
Annual Awards - Volunteer of the Year
- Civilian of the Year
- Ocean Rescue Lifeguard of the Year
- Inspector of the Year
- Dispatcher
of the Year
- Recruit of the Year
- EMT of the Year
- Paramedic of
the Year
- Firefighter of the Year
- Instructor of the Year
- Company
Officer of the Year
- Chief Officer of the Year
- Tim Mills Commemorative
Award
Longevity Awards
Recognizing Retirees
9/21/2022
Cooking in an Instant & Air Frying Class Open for Registration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL— Do you want to learn how to make delicious recipes using a
pressure cooker or an air fryer? Then join us for our Cooking in an Instant & Air
Frying class! This cooking class is a fun hands-on experience where you can learn four new
recipes for your pressure cooker and air fryer. We will be hosting this class at the
UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa on Oct. 5, with two time slots to choose from. Space is
limited to 12 people per time slot. Materials are provided in class, and you will be able
to eat what you make! Tickets are $15 per person and ticket sales end on September 30 at 5
p.m. Cash and check payments are also accepted.
Register on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/3qZ4Gcc
For more information, please call (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
9/13/2022
Canning: The Pickling Process Class Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about making your own pickles! This hands-on
class will focus on the canning and pickling process of cucumbers and more. You will be
able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as the jars will still be hot.
All other materials are provided in class. This class costs $35 and will be held at
the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa on September 22, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Space is limited to 8 people, advance registration is required. Registration ends on
September 19, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3ejv0L4
For more information, please call us
at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
9/6/2022
Florida Master Naturalist Program Wildlife Monitoring Course is Open for
Enrollment
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Are you working towards becoming an advanced Florida Master
Naturalist? Then consider joining us for our Wildlife Monitoring course! Participants who
complete this course will better understand the reasons for monitoring wildlife and the
methods used to do so. This course will cover topics such as marking and recapturing,
surveying and monitoring animals, and commonly used techniques. The mission of the
Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and
respect for Florida’s natural world among its citizens and visitors. FMNP
participants will increase their knowledge of Florida’s natural systems as well as
the plants and animals that depend upon those systems. We hope to initiate, what is for
many, a life-long process of learning, observation, and sharing with others.
This
course meets in person at various locations and runs from September 23 to October 1. The
registration fee starts at $165 per person. Registration ends on September 19 at 10 a.m.
To register and learn more, please visit: https://bit.ly/3qcb67q
To learn more
about the Florida Master Naturalist Program, please visit: https://bit.ly/3KJgkkL
If
you have any questions, please contact us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ulf.edu
9/1/2022
Jams and Jellies Canning Class Available for September
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about making your own jams and jellies! This
hands-on class will focus on the canning and preserving process of jams and jellies. You
will be able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as the jars will still
be hot. All other materials are provided in class. This class is on September 20,
2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and costs $35. Our canning classes are held at the UF/IFAS
Extension Office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 8 people. This class fills up fast so sign
up today! Advance registration is required. Registration ends on September 15, 2022, at 5
p.m.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3R9WNMF
For more information, please
call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
April 1, 2022
September Events at Sams House
Saturday Bird Walks at Sams HouseTour
Saturdays 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Join the
Naturalist Staff of Sams House every Saturday (weather permitting) as we look and listen
for birds around the park. From beginner to expert, all levels of birders are welcome. We
encourage you to bring your own binoculars if possible, but we have a limited supply to
borrow if necessary. Please meet out front between the cabin and the white house prior to
the 9 AM walk. Bird Migration - 2 Part Event!Tour
Saturday, September 3rd,
9 AM - 11 AM
9 AM - 10 AM - Join us for our Saturday Bird Walk 10 AM - 11 AM - Join us
for a couple of activities centered on bird knowledge and migration after our 9 AM hike
Come to one, or come for both. All ages are welcome. Bringing your own binoculars is
encouraged, but we do have a limited supply of binoculars that we can lend out if
necessary. Registration is required for the activity portion of the program.
Guided
Hike at Cruickshank SanctuaryTour
Sunday, September 11th, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join
Master Naturalist, Mark Prynoski on a guided hike through the scrub habitat of the
Cruickshank Sanctuary. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and bring water.
Registration is required. Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up. 329 Barned Boulevard,
Rockledge, FL 32955
Frontier School: Reptiles & AmphibiansTour
Friday,
September 23rd, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn about some of Florida's common reptiles and
amphibians through crafts and games. Then go on a hike to see how many we can find.
Recommended for ages 6-12. Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up. Registration opens on
September 1st.
National Public Lands Day at Cruickshank SanctuaryTour
Saturday, September 24th, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join outdoor enthusiasts nationwide as we
give back to our parks by pruning some overhanging branches along the hiking trail. Along
the way, naturalists will show you how the scrub habitat is being managed and will
demonstrate methods that researchers use to study the resident Florida scrub jay
population. A hat, sunscreen, and water are recommended.
Please call 321-449-4720 to
sign up.
326 Barnes Boulevard, Rockledge, FL 32955
Bring Your Own Kayak
Monday, September 26th, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Meet up at the Thousand Islands
Conservation Area for our monthly water tour. Registration is required. Please call
321-449-4720 to sign up. 599 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Scavenger
Hunt
Every Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Stop by the 1888 house to pick up
your nature hunt. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds.
House and Cabin
Tour
Every Thursday and Saturday at 3:00 PM
Tour the inside of Brevard
County’s oldest standing home (1875) and the adjacent 1888 Florida Vernacular style
home to learn about the Sams Family.
8/31/2022 3:12:12 PM
Right of Way Pest Control Workshop Open for Registration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Are you looking to become a licensed Right-of-Way Pesticide
Applicator? Then consider joining us for our upcoming workshop! We will review the Core
Principles and the Right-of-Way Principles before administering the exams. This
workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 29 at the UF/IFAS Extension
Office in Cocoa. The registration fee is $50 for in-person attendance and $30 for virtual
attendance. CEUs are available and lunch is included.
To register, please visit our
Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3TvboDQ
If you have any questions, please call us at (321)
633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
8/25/2022
Arborist Certification Workshop Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Are you
interested in becoming a certified arborist? Then consider joining our team of urban
foresters, extension agents, and local certified arborists to get the training needed to
pass the ISA Certified Arborist Exam! Our workshop will cover topics such as tree
identification, botany, disease diagnosis, pruning, and more.
This workshop will be
held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa on Sept. 12 & 13 from 9 a.m. – 5
p.m. Different topics are covered each day. The registration fee starts at $50, with
in-person and virtual attendance options. CEUs are available and lunch is included.
To
register and learn more about the exam portion, please visit our Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/3dUgM33
If you have any questions, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or
email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
8/25/2022
Join Us for Our Inaugural Small Ruminant Short Course
BREVARD COUNTY, FL
– Join UF/IFAS Extension, the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, the UF/IFAS
Agronomy Department, and the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences for our inaugural Small
Ruminant Short Course! Producers, extension specialists and agents, researchers, and
students are welcome to attend this educational event. Our lectures and demonstrations
will cover topics such as parasite control, herd health, marketing, and more!
This
event will be held on Sept. 16 and Sept. 17 at the UF/IFAS Extension Professional
Development Center (2142 Shealy Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608) and the UF Beef Teaching
Unit South (3721 SW 23rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32608). General Admission for both days
is $65. A range of other ticket options are available.
To see the full agenda, please
visit: https://bit.ly/3cgC4Ym
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3cixOrj
For
more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
8/25/2022
Complete Your Hunter Safety Requirements Today!
BREVARD COUNTY, FL –
Learn the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to become a safe hunter! Our Hunter
Safety Class is perfect for new and returning hunters. This class is hands-on and offered
to students who have completed the online portion of the course.
This class is free
and will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa on Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Make sure to bring your online completion certificate and note taking materials! This
course is designed for students 12 years old and up. Students under 18 need a signed
parent permission form, and those under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.
To take
the online portion, please visit myfwc.com to choose the right course for you.
Register for our in-person class here: https://bit.ly/3pQ5saV
For more information,
please contact Gus Koerner at (321) 633-1702 ext. 52320 or email him at gkoerner@ufl.edu
8/16/2022
Nature Center at Rotary Park Hosts Free Back To Nature Open House, Sept. 24
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Nature Center at Rotary Park is hosting a Back to Nature Open
House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Rotary Park, 1899 S. Courtenay
Parkway, on Merritt Island. This free family event invites visitors to check out the
updated Nature Center at the park, and will also feature a variety of food trucks,
activities and games for all ages.
Vendors and exhibitors are wanted! Please contact
the Rotary Park Nature Center at 321-455-1385.
8/2/2022
Mathers Bridge Reopened To On-Demand Boating Traffic
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Mathers Bridge in Indian Harbour Beach has been reopened to
on-demand boating traffic following the $35,500 rehabilitation of two actuators and three
motors that help open and close the historic 700-foot swing span bridge. Two
additional actuators and one motor were rehabilitated on the bridge earlier this year.
According to Public Works Director Marc Bernath, “this should give us some breathing
room as we ultimately plan to have a combination of new actuators and rehabilitated
spares, but each new actuator takes 6-8 months to produce and ship from Germany.”
Each actuator weighs 1,500 pounds.
Mathers Bridge, closed to boating traffic on
July 2 due to mechanical issues that allow the bridge to open and close. The bridge has
remained open to motorists as a safety precaution and to allow emergency vehicles to get
access to residences in the area if needed. Brevard County Public Works began scheduled
openings within the past two weeks to allow boaters to move their vessels or stranded
boats from one side of the bridge to the other. The bridge, built in 1927, connects South
Tropical Trail on the southern end of Merritt Island to the western end of Banana River
Drive in Indian Harbour Beach.
The bridge was reopened officially at 12:15 p.m. today
(Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022). Additional planned repairs will occur in the weeks and months
ahead, but there are no additional closures planned at this time, according to Bernath.
Bernath said several tests were conducted to ensure the bridge was operational before
the reopening was announced.
The bridge will open on demand for boaters during the
normal schedule between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 24 hours on
Friday, Saturday and all federal holidays.
Bernath said the bridge tender has alerted
the U.S. Coast Guard Jacksonville Sector, Indian Harbour Police Department and Brevard
County Sheriff's Office that the bridge is operational, and put out a call to boaters over
the radio. The Coast Guard's director of bridges is also being notified.
August 1, 2022
August Events at Sams House at Pine Island
Saturday Bird Walks at Sams House
Saturdays 9 AM-10 AM
Join the Naturalist
Staff of Sams House every Saturday (weather permitting) as we look and listen for birds
around the park. From beginner to expert, all levels of birders are welcome. We encourage
you to bring your own binoculars if possible, but we have a limited supply to borrow if
necessary. Please meet out front between the cabin and the white house prior to the 9 AM
walk. Pioneer Story Time
Tuesday, August 9th, 10:30 AM – 11 AM
This month we will be reading “An Afternoon in the Mosquito Lagoon” by Suzie
Caffery and Diahn Escue. Illustrated by Dr. Frank Fish. Registration is required.
Recommended for 6 and younger. Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up.
World Lizard
Day
Saturday, August 13th, 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Tomorrow is World Lizard Day. Come
find out what kinds of lizards live here. Hike the grounds with the naturalist to find
some, then create a scaly friend to take home with you. Recommended for ages 6 to 9, but
younger siblings are welcome too. Registration is required. Please call 321-449-4720 to
sign up.
Bring Your Own Kayak
Thursday, August 18th, 9:30 AM - 12 PM
Meet up at the Thousand Islands Conservation Area for our monthly water tour. Registration
is required. Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up. 599 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
World Lizard Day
Saturday, August 13th, 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Tomorrow is
World Lizard Day. Come find out what kinds of lizards live here. Hike the grounds with
the naturalist to find some, then create a scaly friend to take home with you. Recommended
for ages 6 to 9, but younger siblings are welcome too. Registration is required. Please
call 321-449-4720 to sign up.
Pioneer Games
Saturday, August 27th, 1 PM - 3
PM
From hopscotch and checkers, to buzz saws and Game of Graces, there will be
numerous games to try. Stop by any time between 1 and 3 PM.
Scavenger Hunt
Every Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
Stop by the 1888 house to pick up your nature hunt.
Enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds.
House and Cabin Tour
Every
Thursday and Saturday at 3 PM
Tour the inside of Brevard County’s oldest
standing home (1875) and the adjacent 1888 Florida Vernacular style home to learn about
the Sams Family.
7/28/2022
Charter Review Commission Meets Thursday, Aug. 4, at Government Center in Viera
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 1 p.m. on
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor,
Commission Room, Viera, Florida. Future meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video
recordings will be posted on the Brevard County Government website on the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. All meetings are open to the public. The
Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years, a Charter Review
Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The Charter
Review Commission is made up of 15 members, and three appointees from each of the Brevard
County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has elected
Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
The Charter Review Commission is scheduled to meet
regularly until its sunset date of August 12, 2022.
If any individual, group, or
organization has a desire to comment on the Charter or offer any amendments, you may
appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public Comment at any of the scheduled
meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public, there were three adopted amendments
to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were: Charter Amendments Affecting
Municipalities (Section 1.8), Citizens process for advising the County Commission (Section
2.9.10), and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter amendment (Section 7.4.2).
There are currently 3 active proposals still in the debate process waiting for a vote.
Those proposals are: Proposal 8 (Amend Section 2.7-Vacancies and Suspensions); Proposal 17
(Amend Section 2.4-Term Limits); and Proposal 24 (Establish a Trust Fund that will create
and sustain affordable housing for vulnerable families).
Further information can be
found at:
http://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommission/CountyCharter/ReviewCommission2021-2022
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate
in the proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48-hours prior to the
meeting at (321) 301-4438.
Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida
Statutes, the County hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Charter Review Commission with respect to any matter considered at
its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and that for such
purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. This notice does not constitute consent by the County for the introduction or
admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it
authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
7/26/2022
EmpowerU Program Now Available at Reduced Cost
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Are you concerned about natural resource issues and feel compelled
to do more? Then consider taking part in the EmpowerU Training Program! Learn how to
influence natural resource management decisions, engage with decision-makers, and make a
difference. Participants have also used the information they learned in this course to
work with their homeowner association to incorporate more native plants in their
neighborhood. So, whether it is resolving a neighborly dispute or working with your local
government to change policy, you can apply what you learn to any issue you have! In
this 6-week course (August 15- September 19), master naturalists, master gardeners,
forest landowners, natural resources professionals, or anyone interested in natural
resources can grow their skills to meaningfully engage decision-makers about any issues
they are concerned about. Invasive species management will be the example issue during
this course. As you work through 8 hours of self-paced online learning activities and live
workshops (2 via zoom and 1 in-person), participants will:
- Gain an understanding
of the roles and levels of government and who to contact regarding natural resource
management.
- Learn to use skills such as influence, power, persuasion, framing,
questioning, and listening during interactions with decision makers.
- Know where
to find reputable information on the status of invasive species and other natural resource
issues in your area.
- Create an engagement plan and experience practicing it in a
safe, peer-learning environment.
- See yourself as a resource to decision makers on
natural resources management.
- View engagement with decision makers as a norm and
encourage others to do it.
- Network with others who are passionate about making a
difference around natural resource management.
Registration - Register online at https://bit.ly/3PkD9MU
- Registration will
close when capacity is reached or on August 10th at 8 a.m.
- The registration fee
has been reduced to $95.00
For additional information and questions, please contact Angelika Keene, Community
Development Agent, at angelika.keene@ufl.edu or (321) 633-1702
7/20/2022
Charter Review Commission Meets Thursday, July 21, at Government Center in Viera
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 3 p.m. on
Thursday, July 21, 2022, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor,
Commission Room, Viera, Florida. Future meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video
recordings will be posted on the Brevard County Government website on the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. All meetings are open to the public. The
Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years, a Charter Review
Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The Charter
Review Commission is made up of 15 members, and three appointees from each of the Brevard
County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has elected
Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
The Charter Review Commission is scheduled to meet
regularly until its sunset date of August 12, 2022.
If any individual, group, or
organization has a desire to comment on the Charter or offer any amendments, you may
appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public Comment at any of the scheduled
meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public, there were three adopted amendments
to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were: Charter Amendments Affecting
Municipalities (Section 1.8), Citizens process for advising the County Commission (Section
2.9.10), and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter amendment (Section 7.4.2).
There are currently 3 active proposals still in the debate process waiting for a vote.
Those proposals are: Proposal 8 (Amend Section 2.7-Vacancies and Suspensions) Proposal 17
(Amend Section 2.4-Term Limits) and Proposal 24 (Establish a Trust Fund that will create
and sustain affordable housing for vulnerable families) Further information can be found
at: http://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommission/CountyCharter/ReviewCommission2021-2022
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate
in the proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48-hours prior to the
meeting at (321) 301-4438.
Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida
Statutes, the County hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Charter Review Commission with respect to any matter considered at
its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and that for such
purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. This notice does not constitute consent by the County for the introduction or
admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it
authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
7/20/2022
Budgeting Class Available at UF/IFAS Extension
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about financial management in our Budgeting:
Smart Choices, Smart Money class! This class is perfect for anyone wanting to improve
their financial literacy, learn money-saving strategies, and more. It's time to take
control of your money! Our next class is on August 11, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
and is held at the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office in Cocoa. The cost of this
class is $10.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3zkJ1k0
For more information,
please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
7/18/2022
Charter Review Commission Meets Thursday, July 21, at Government Center in Viera
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 3 p.m. on
Thursday, July 21, 2022, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor,
Commission Room, Viera, Florida. Future meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video
recordings will be posted on the Brevard County Government website on the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. All meetings are open to the public. The
Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years, a Charter Review
Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The Charter
Review Commission is made up of 15 members, and three appointees from each of the Brevard
County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has elected
Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
The Charter Review Commission is scheduled to meet
regularly until its sunset date of August 12, 2022.
If any individual, group, or
organization has a desire to comment on the Charter or offer any amendments, you may
appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public Comment at any of the scheduled
meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public, there were three adopted amendments
to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were: Charter Amendments Affecting
Municipalities (Section 1.8), Citizens process for advising the County Commission (Section
2.9.10), and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter amendment (Section 7.4.2).
Further information can be found at:
http://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommission/CountyCharter/ReviewCommission2021-2022
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate
in the proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48-hours prior to the
meeting at (321) 301-4438.
Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida
Statutes, the County hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Charter Review Commission with respect to any matter considered at
its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and that for such
purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. This notice does not constitute consent by the County for the introduction or
admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it
authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
7/14/2022
EmpowerU Program Now Available: Be the Change
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Are you concerned about natural resource issues and feel compelled
to do more? Taking part in the EmpowerU Advocacy Training Program will take your
appreciation for Florida’s natural resources to the next level. Learn how to
influence natural resource management decisions, engage with decision-makers, and make a
difference! In this 6-week course (August 15- September 19), master naturalists,
master gardeners, forest landowners, natural resources professionals, or anyone interested
in natural resources can grow their skills to meaningfully engage decision-makers about
any issues they are concerned about. Invasive species management will be the example issue
during this course. As you work through 8 hours of self-paced online learning activities
and live workshops (2 via zoom and 1 in-person), participants will:
- Gain an understanding of the roles and levels of government and who to contact
regarding natural resource management.
- Learn to use skills such as influence,
power, persuasion, framing, questioning, and listening in interactions with
decision-makers.
- Know where to find reputable information on the status of
invasive species and other natural resource issues in your area.
- Create an
engagement plan and experience practicing it in a safe, peer-learning environment.
- See yourself as a resource to decision makers on natural resources management.
- View engagement with decision makers as a norm and encourage others to do it.
- Network with other people passionate to make a difference in natural resource
management.
Registration - Register online at https://bit.ly/3PkD9MU
- Registration will close when capacity is reached or on August 10th at 8 a.m.
- Registration fee is $125.00
For additional information and questions, please contact Angelika Keene, Community
Development Agent, at angelika.keene@ufl.edu or (321) 633-1702
7/12/2022
Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance License Workshop Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – The UF/IFAS Extension office is offering an in-person Limited
Commercial Landscape Maintenance training workshop on July 28, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. This training is needed to apply for the 482 Limited Certification Landscape
Maintenance pesticide license exam. This workshop will be held at the UF/IFAS
Extension office in Cocoa. The registration fee is $50, and space is limited to 50
individuals. There are 8 spots available to take the LCLM exam, please register for the
waitlist if all spots are taken. CEUs are available for current LCLM certificate holders.
Lunch will be provided.
Pre-register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3asglMn
For
more information or questions, please contact Bonnie Wells at bcwells@ufl.edu
7/6/2022
Charter Review Commission Meets Thursday, July 7, at Brevard County
Government Center
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 3 p.m. on
Thursday, July 07, 2022, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor,
Commission Room, Viera, Florida. Future meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video
recordings will be posted on the Brevard County Government website on the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. All meetings are open to the public. The
Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years, a Charter Review
Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The Charter
Review Commission is made up of 15 members, and three appointees from each of the Brevard
County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has elected
Mike Haridopolos as the Chair. The Charter Review Commission is scheduled to meet
regularly until its sunset date of August 12, 2022.
If any individual, group, or
organization has a desire to comment on the Charter or offer any amendments, you may
appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public Comment at any of the scheduled
meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public, there were three adopted amendments
to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were: Charter Amendments Affecting
Municipalities (Section 1.8), Citizens process for advising the County Commission (Section
2.9.10), and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter amendment (Section 7.4.2).
Further information can be found at:
http://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommission/CountyCharter/ReviewCommission2021-2022
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate
in the proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48-hours prior to the
meeting at (321) 301-4438.
Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida
Statutes, the County hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Charter Review Commission with respect to any matter considered at
its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and that for such
purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. This notice does not constitute consent by the County for the introduction or
admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it
authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
7/1/2022
Charter Review Commission Meets Thursday, July 7, at Brevard County Government
Center
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 3 p.m. on
Thursday, July 07, 2022, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor,
Commission Room, Viera, Florida. Future meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video
recordings will be posted on the Brevard County Government website on the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. All meetings are open to the public. The
Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years, a Charter Review
Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The Charter
Review Commission is made up of 15 members, and three appointees from each of the Brevard
County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has elected
Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
The Charter Review Commission is scheduled to meet
regularly until its sunset date of August 12, 2022.
If any individual, group, or
organization has a desire to comment on the Charter or offer any amendments, you may
appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public Comment at any of the scheduled
meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public, there were three adopted amendments
to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were: Charter Amendments Affecting
Municipalities (Section 1.8), Citizens process for advising the County Commission (Section
2.9.10), and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter amendment (Section 7.4.2).
Further information can be found at:
http://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommission/CountyCharter/ReviewCommission2021-2022
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate
in the proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48-hours prior to the
meeting at (321) 301-4438.
Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida
Statutes, the County hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Charter Review Commission with respect to any matter considered at
its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and that for such
purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. This notice does not constitute consent by the County for the introduction or
admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it
authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
6/30/2022
Space Available in Be Healthy: Grow Your Own Food Class
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – It does not matter if you have a huge yard or just a balcony,
everyone can grow their own nutritious food! Join us to learn how to grow your own
vegetables, herbs, and fruit in your own yard or container garden. Participants will also
learn strategies for pest control, how to grow transplants from seeds or cuttings, and
more! This is a 4-class series that runs from July 18 - August 8, 2022. There are two
time slots available with the choice of participating in-person or virtually via Zoom.
Participants will receive informational handouts and a variety of heirloom seeds. The
registration fee is $45.
Register on Eventbrite!
Morning class (10 a.m. –
11:30 a.m.): https://bit.ly/3a35jgj
Evening class (6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.):
https://bit.ly/3NxNrI5
For more information, please contact us at (321) 633-1702 or
email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
6/29/2022
EmpowerU Advocacy Training Program Now Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Are you concerned about the issues within your community
and feel compelled to do more? Then consider signing up for our EmpowerU Advocacy Training
Program. This training program will move you closer to finding a solution and help you be
a part of the change. No prior knowledge is needed; only interest and willingness to
engage!
This 6-week hybrid course is designed for community leaders, residents,
organizations, and anyone interested in learning how to meaningfully engage and influence
decision-makers about any issues they are concerned about. Participants will work through
8 hours of self-paced online learning activities via Canvas, as well as attend 3 live
workshops (2 via Zoom and 1 in-person). By the end of this training, participants will
have developed a 4-5 page roadmap, learn how to find reliable information, review best
practices for listening, and more!
The EmpowerU Advocacy Training Program will run
from August 15 to September 23, 2022, and costs $125. Completion of all online modules and
workshop sessions is required to complete the course. Please allow for at least 2 hours of
online work each week and be able to engage in all 3 live workshop sessions. The in-person
workshop will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa.
To register and learn
more, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://bit.ly/3HY39eg
For additional
information and questions, please contact Angelika Keene, Community Development Agent, at
angelika.keene@ufl.edu or (321) 633-1702
6/28/2022
ServSafe Food Manager’s Class and Exam Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Are you a food manager in need of a certification? Then join us
to learn about preventing foodborne illness and how to train your employees in food
sanitation! We conduct a comprehensive training that provides the most up-to-date
information and current regulations. Upon successful completion of the training, you
will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the UF Food Safety & Quality Program.
Once you pass the ServSafe Manager’s exam, you will also receive a National
Certification that is valid for five years. Certificates & exam results will be sent
out approximately two weeks after the exam.
It is recommended that participants study
the ServSafe Manager 7th edition textbook prior to attending the class. Textbooks are
available for purchase through the Eventbrite page.
This ServSafe Manager’s
class and exam will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa on July 12, 2022,
from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost of the class, exam, and textbook is $165 or $110 for the
class and exam without the textbook.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3FOktAM
For more information, please call (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
6/26/2022
North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets July 14, 2022
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. ---The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2022. The meeting will be held in the
Brevard Room, located at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to
attend. The Brevard Room is located in the building on the north side of the parking
lot behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For questions or Public Comment,
please call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal
any decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his or her own expense, for the record includes testimony and evidence upon which
any such appeal is to be based – Section 286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida
Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding should notice
Parks and Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff
Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
6/22/2022
Free Child Passenger Safety Seminar Available at UF/IFAS Extension
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us for our Child Passenger Safety Seminar! This seminar is
perfect for new parents or caretakers to learn about correct selection, installation, and
use of child restraints. Plus, you will learn how child restraints work to protect
children. The next seminar will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa on
July 15, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is free to attend. Class size is limited to 6
expecting mothers, but participants are welcome to bring a guest or spouse. Participants
may register up to 2 guests by adding the free Guest Ticket during checkout.
Mothers
in need of a seat will be able to purchase a convertible car seat (can be installed both
rear-facing and forward-facing and remains in the car) at a reduced cost at the end of the
class! Must present proof of enrollment in WIC, Medicaid, Florida Access Benefits, or
Healthy Start services to receive a seat.
Pre-registration is required on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/3HQuSxt
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
Help us build a culture of preparedness in Brevard County!
Talk with your family, friends, and neighbors and make sure
everyone reviews the 5 steps of preparedness; know your risks, build a kit, make a plan,
stay informed, and get involved.To learn more, visit our website, www.EMBrevard.com
6/17/2022
Public Notice: Brevard Home Consortium Annual Action Plan
Brevard County, Fl. -- Brevard County is the recipient of federal grant funds through
programs administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). These federal grants include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
and the HOME Investments Partnership (HOME) Program. These programs are designed
to assist our low- and moderate-income residents. Brevard County will receive
approximately $1,372,105 in CDBG funds and $550,883 in HOME funds next year. In order to
streamline the administration of the programs, HUD has consolidated all of the local
planning and citizen participation requirements for the aforementioned grant programs into
a single administrative process called “The Consolidated Plan.” The
Consolidated Plan is the result of analyzing data and input from many sources and the
County will be seeking public input/comments now through July 5, 2022. The draft Plan is
physically available for review at these locations:
Brevard County
Housing &
Human Services
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way; B-106
Viera, FL 32940
(321)
633-2076
City of Palm Bay
Housing & Neighborhood Development Services
120
Malabar Rd, SE
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 952-3429
City of Cocoa
Community
Development
65 Stone Street
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 433-8511
City of
Titusville
Neighborhood Services Department
725 Deleon Avenue
Titusville,
FL 32780
(321) 567-3783
Titusville Public Library
2121 S. Hopkins
Avenue
Titusville, FL 32780
(321) 264-5026
City of Melbourne
Housing and
Neighborhood Improvement
695 East University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321)
674-5734
Franklin T. DeGroodt Public Library
6475 Minton Rd. S.W.
Palm Bay, FL
32908
(321) 952-6317
Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Brevard Public
Library
308 Forest Ave.
Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 633-1792
The draft Plan is
also available for download on the Brevard County Housing and Human Services Department
website
http://www.brevardfl.gov/HousingAndHumanServices/PlansAndReports.
Comments
regarding the draft Plan can be mailed to: Brevard County Housing & Human Services
Department, Attention: Natasha Jones, Special Projects Coordinator, 2725 Judge Fran
Jamieson Way, Building B, Suite B-106, Viera, FL 32940 or emailed to Natasha Jones
(natasha.jones@brevardfl.gov) or Linda Graham (linda.graham@brevardfl.gov).
6/17/2022
Charter Review Commission Meets Thursday, June 23, at Brevard County Government Center
in Viera
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 3 p.m. on
Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor,
Commission Room, Viera, Florida. Future meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video
recordings will be posted on the Brevard County Government website on the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. All meetings are open to the public. The
Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years, a Charter Review
Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The Charter
Review Commission is made up of 15 members, three appointees from each of the Brevard
County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has elected
Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
The Charter Review Commission is scheduled to meet on a
regular basis until its sunset date of August 12, 2022.
If any individual, group, or
organization has a desire to comment on the Charter or offer any amendments, you may
appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public Comment at any of the scheduled
meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public, there were three adopted amendments
to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were: Charter Amendments Affecting
Municipalities (Section 1.8), Citizens process for advising the County Commission (Section
2.9.10), and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter amendment (Section 7.4.2).
Further information can be found at:
http://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommission/CountyCharter/ReviewCommission2021-2022
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate
in the proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48-hours prior to the
meeting at (321) 301-4438.
Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida
Statutes, the County hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Charter Review Commission with respect to any matter considered at
its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and that for such
purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. This notice does not constitute consent by the County for the introduction or
admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it
authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
6/15/2022
Keeping a Healthy Horse Workshop Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us and the Central Florida Livestock Agents Group for a
day full of horse focused learning! Our Keeping a Healthy Horse, Pasture, &
Environment Workshop will include topics on horse behavior, horse health, improving
pasture quality, and more. Participants aged 8 and up are also welcome to attend! This
workshop will be on June 25, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be held at the First
Nature Ranch in St. Cloud, Florida. The registration fee is $20, which includes lunch and
materials.
Register on Eventbrite: http://horse.eventbrite.com
For more
information or questions, please contact Brittany Justesen at brittanyjustesen@ufl.edu or
321-697-3016
Location address: 7530 Old Melbourne Hwy, St. Cloud, FL 34773
6/14/2022
Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Workshop Open for Registration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Are you pursuing an O&T license? If so, our upcoming
Ornamental & Turfgrass Workshop is for you! This workshop is for non-license holders
who are pursuing a license. In this workshop, we will review the Core Principles of
Applying Pesticides Safely and Correctly and Ornamental & Turfgrass Pest Control.
There will be an exam after each review with a lunch break at 12:30 p.m. This workshop
will be on June 29, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the UF/IFAS Extension office in
Cocoa. The registration fee is $50, and space is limited to 8 people. No CEUs are
available, this is strictly a review and exam class.
Register on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/3N4mGuJ
For more information or questions, please contact us at (321)
633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
6/14/2022
Join Us to Learn How to Grow Healthy Caladiums and Blackberries
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Come visit us at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa to learn
how to create a new garden bed, ornamental bed, or lay new sod. We will also cover
planting and caring for caladium bulbs and blackberry plants! In this class you will learn
about the biology of soil and how nature can help you grow all of your plants. This
class is on June 25 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is free to attend, pre-registration is
required. There will be caladiums and blackberry plants available for purchase as well as
native and Florida-Friendly plants! Our garden will also be open for you to visit.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3mu7UlS
For more information, please call us at
(321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
6/10/2022
4-H Summer of Gaming Day Camp Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Do your kids enjoy playing board games? Then consider signing them
up for 4-H's Summer of Gaming! Brevard County 4-H is offering a summer of gaming for 4-H
members ages 8 - 18. Kids can learn various life skills like problem solving and
cooperation while having fun with a new hobby! Several days of gaming are available in
June and July. Each day we will focus on different types of tabletop and card games that
can help improve your child’s life skills. You can sign up for all the offered days
or just your favorites!
The currently available days are June 25, July 9, & July
23, 2022, we will meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa.
The registration fee is $10 per participant per day. Lunch will not be provided, please
bring a bag lunch. Light snacks and drinks will be available.
Register on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/39hoyCd
If you have any questions or would like to sign up for 4-H,
please contact the instructor, Keith Newman, at (321) 633-1702 or email
keith.newman@ufl.edu
6/7/2022
Free Child Passenger Safety Seminar Available at UF/IFAS Extension
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us for our Child Passenger Safety Seminar! This seminar is
perfect for new parents or caretakers to learn about the correct selection, installation,
and use of child restraints. Plus, you will learn how child restraints work to protect
children. The next seminar will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa on June
17, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is free to attend. Mothers in need of a seat will
be able to purchase a convertible car seat (which can be installed both rear-facing and
forward-facing and remains in the car) at a reduced cost at the end of the class! Must
present proof of enrollment in WIC, Medicaid, Florida Access Benefits, or Healthy Start
services to receive a seat.
Pre-registration is required, please visit Eventbrite to
learn more: https://bit.ly/3fU2y00
For more information, please call us at (321)
633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
6/7/2022
Budgeting Class Available at UF/IFAS Extension
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about better financial management in our
Budgeting: Smart Choices, Smart Money class! This class is perfect for anyone wanting to
improve their financial management skills. Learn money-saving strategies, effective
budgeting methods, and more. It's time to take control of your money! Our next class
is on June 14, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is held at the UF/IFAS Brevard County
Extension Office in Cocoa. The cost of this class is $10.
Register on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/33IBOgF
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
6/6/2022
Junior Master Naturalist Day Camp Open for Registration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Do you have a budding naturalist at home? If so, sign them up
for our Junior Master Naturalist Day Camp series! Over three days we will explore unique
Florida ecosystems. You can sign up for one day or all three! Each day, we will meet at a
new location to explore the area while learning about the plants, wildlife, and ecosystem
through hands-on activities. This day camp is for youth ages 11 - 18. We will meet at
the following locations:
- July 14th, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Uplands Ecosystems at
Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, Titusville
- July 21st, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.:
Freshwater Ecosystems at Turkey Creek Sanctuary, Palm Bay
- July 28th, 9:30 a.m. -
3:30 p.m.: Coastal Ecosystems at Riverwalk Nature Center, Rockledge
The registration fee is $15 per person, per day. Lunch will not be provided, please bring
a bag lunch and snack that does not require refrigeration. Families are responsible for
transportation to and from each location Participants will be spending most of their
time outdoors in the Florida sun and heat. Please make sure to bring a water bottle,
sunscreen, and bug spray. Participants should wear closed toe shoes and wear comfortable
clothes that will help protect them from the sun. Participants must be a member of Brevard
County 4-H and registered in 4HOnline, you will be able to register for 4-H to participate
in this program.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3aoc24j
For more
information or questions, contact Andrea Lazzari or Holly Abeels at (321) 633-1702
June 1, 2022
June Events at Sams House at Pine Island
A Walk-through Time
Wednesday, June 1st, 10 AM – 1 PM
Come explore
and take a walk around our Discovery Loop. See what fun facts you can uncover along the
way. National Trails Day Hike
Saturday, June 4th, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Celebrate the great outdoors by taking a naturalist-led hike along the Garnet trail that
connects Sams House to Pine Island. Come prepared for a moderate, 2-mile hike through
multiple habitats. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and bring water.
Registration is required. Please call to sign up.
Cruickshank Sanctuary Guided
Hike
Sunday, June 5th, 9 AM - 11 AM
Join Master Naturalist, Mark Prynoski on a
guided hike through the scrub habitat of Helen and Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary. Home to
many native plants and animals including the Florida-Jay. Please wear closed-toe shoes,
sunscreen, a hat, and bring water.
Registration is required. Please call to sign up.
326 Barnes Boulevard, Rockledge, FL 32955
Pioneer Story Time
Tuesday, June
7th, 10:30 AM – 11 AM
This month we will be reading “Raccoon at Clear
Creek Road” By Carolyn B. Otto and illustrated by Cathy Trachok.
Registration is
required. Please call to sign up.
Wings Over Florida - Butterflies
Friday,
June 10th, 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Learn about some of the butterflies commonly seen at Sams
House and how you can become involved in this free butterfly-listing recognition program.
Then explore the gardens with the naturalist to work on earning your first
certificate.
Registration is required. Please call to sign up.
Owl Pellet
Dissection
Wednesday, June 15th, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Ever wonder what owls
eat? Join us and find out when you dissected your very own owl pellet.
Registration is
required. Please call to sign up.
Bring Your Own Kayak
Thursday, June 16th,
9:30 AM - 12 PM
Meet up at the Thousand Islands Conservation Area for our monthly
water tour.
Registration is required. Please call to sign up. 599 Ramp Road, Cocoa
Beach, FL 32931
Animals' Tea Party in the Hammock
Saturday, June 25th, 10
AM - 11 AM
Bring your child and one of their stuffed animal pals to an outdoor puppet
show. Then take a short "I - Spy" hike through the oak, palm hammock as you look for some
animal friends and end with a tea party for them.
Recommended for ages 3 -
5.
Registration is required. Please call to sign up.
Scavenger Hunt
Every Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM
Stop by the 1888 house to pick up your nature hunt.
Enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds.
House and Cabin Tour
Every
Thursday and Saturday at 3 PM
Tour the inside of Brevard County’s oldest
standing home (1875) and the adjacent 1888 Florida Vernacular style home to learn about
the Sams Family
6/1/2022
Public Review for The Environmentally Endangered Lands Central Region Management
Plans
Brevard County, FL - The Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's Central Region has
the following management plans now available for public review. Pine Island Conservation
Area, Thousand Islands Conservation Area, and the Sykes Creek Properties.
Hard copy
plans will be available for the next 30 days at the following 5 locations:
- The
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program main office: 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904
- Sams House Management and Education Center: 6195 North Tropical Trail, Merritt Island
32953
- The Merritt Island Public Library: 1195 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island
32953
- The Cocoa Beach Public Library: 550 N Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach 32931
- Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library: 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa 32922
Digital copy requests, Questions, or Comments should be directed to David DeMeyer at
David.DeMeyer@BrevardFL.gov
5/25/2022
Marina Park - Dog Park Reopening on Thursday, May 26 at 3 p.m.
TITUSVILLE, FL -- The dog park located inside Marina Park is scheduled to re-open on
Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 3 p.m. Marina Park is located at 1510 Marina Road in
Titusville. Shade structures are in the planning stages and will be scheduled for mid/late
summer. The shade structures are being funded and coordinated by the City of Titusville.
For questions or more information, please call the North Area Operations office at
321-264-5105.
5/24/2022
Become a Florida-Friendly Landscaping Certified Professional Today
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Are you a landscaping professional? Do you want to add
"Florida-Friendly" to your resume? Then consider becoming a Florida-Friendly
Landscaping™ Certified Professional (FFLCP)! The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™
(FFL) Program offers a FFLCP designation to individuals who have completed the required
training and are familiar with the latest UF/IFAS recommendations. Individuals who earn
this certification have demonstrated the ability to recognize and address common landscape
issues by using environmentally sustainable landscape management practices that help
preserve and protect Florida’s water and natural resources. FFLCP candidates
must complete prerequisite online courses, participate in a field module with an exam, and
agree to the code of ethics. We are offering the field module portion at the UF/IFAS
Extension office in Cocoa on June 2, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration for this
module costs $50.
Register for the Field Module on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/384m0a9
To learn more about the FFL Professional Certification, please visit:
https://bit.ly/3wwCOzO
For questions and more information, please contact Dr. Bonnie
Wells at bcwells@ufl.edu
5/23/2022
Child Safety Seat Checks at Rockledge Regional Medical Center
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Join us at the Rockledge Regional Medical Center to have your
child’s passenger seat checked for proper installation. Safe Kids Worldwide
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to check your vehicle to
ensure that your child is properly protected. Parents or caregivers should have their
children present to ensure the safest fit in their car seat. This event is free and
will be held at the Rockledge Regional Medical Center on May 26, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. Pre-registration is required. To register and learn more, please contact Gayle
Whitworth-New, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at (321) 633-1702 ext. 52324 or email
gowhit@ufl.edu
Event address: 110 Longwood Ave, Rockledge, FL 32955 in Lot 4
5/20/2022
Schedule a My Brevard Yard Site Visit Today
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Want to learn how to build your soil's health to grow a healthy
lawn without harming our waterways? Then sign up for a My Brevard Yard Site Visit today!
Whether you take care of your own lawn or have a lawn service, we will come to your yard
in Brevard to help you. During our site visits, we will help you with your gardening
and insect/disease questions, identify plants, and address problem areas. We will also
take a soil and water sample for testing and calibrate an irrigation zone. You will also
receive a copy of the test results alongside a fertilizer recommendation.
My Brevard
Yard Site Visits are available by appointment and tickets cost $50. Once you have
purchased a ticket, you will receive a pre-site visit survey by email. After we receive
your completed survey, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. Be sure to make a
list of all your questions so that during your site visit you don't forget anything!
Sign-up for a site visit on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3PvPpej
For more information,
please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
5/18/2022 2:31:27 PM
Cooking in an Instant & Air Frying Class Open for Registration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL — Do you want to learn how to make delicious recipes using a
pressure cooker or an air fryer? Then join us for our Cooking in an Instant & Air
Frying class! This cooking class is a fun hands-on experience where you can learn four new
recipes for your pressure cooker and air fryer. The recipes for this class are inspired by
Mexican cuisine! We will be hosting this class at the UF/IFAS Extension office in
Cocoa on May 31, with two time slots to choose from. Space is limited to 12 people per
time slot. Materials are provided in class, and you will be able to eat what you make!
Tickets are $15 per person and ticket sales end on May 26 at 5 p.m.
Register on
Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3PvMLoT
For more information, please call (321) 633-1702 or
email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
5/6/2022
Charter Review Commission to Meet Thursday, May 12, at Brevard County Government
Center
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 5 p.m. on
Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor,
Commission Room, Viera, Florida. Future meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video
recordings will be posted on the Brevard County Government website on the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. All meetings are open to the public. The
Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years, a Charter Review
Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The Charter
Review Commission is made up of 15 members, three appointees from each of the Brevard
County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has elected
Mr. Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
The Charter Review Commission is scheduled to meet
on a regular basis until its sunset date of August 12, 2022.
If any individual, group,
or organization has a desire to comment on the Charter or offer any amendments, you may
appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public Comment at any of the scheduled
meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public, there were three adopted amendments
to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were: Charter Amendments Affecting
Municipalities (Section 1.8), Citizens process for advising the County Commission (Section
2.9.10), and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter amendment (Section 7.4.2).
Further information can be found at:
http://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommission/CountyCharter/ReviewCommission2021-2022
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate
in the proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48-hours prior to the
meeting at (321) 301-4438.
Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida
Statutes, the County hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Charter Review Commission with respect to any matter considered at
its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and that for such
purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. This notice does not constitute consent by the County for the introduction or
admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it
authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
5/5/2022
May Events at Sams House at Pine Island
Bring Your Own Kayak
Thursday, May 19, 9:30 AM - 12 PM
Meet up at the
Thousand Islands Conservation Area for our monthly water tour. Registration is required.
Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up.
Meet at 599 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Frontier School: Behind the Seeds
Friday, May 20, 10:30 AM- 12 PM
Find out
what's inside a seed, what seeds need to grow, and the many ways they can travel.
Registration is required. Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up.
Sams House
iNaturalist Project
Saturday, May 21, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Learn how to use
iNaturalist to identify our local plants and animals while providing important scientific
documentation of the living things found here. Recommended for adults. Registration is
required. Please call 321-449-4720 to sign up.
Slimy Critters
Saturday, May
28, 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Take a hike with the naturalist to look for slimy animals, then
make your very own batch of slime to take home.
Registration is required. Please call
321-449-4720 to sign up.
Scavenger Hunt
Every Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM
Stop by the 1888 house to pick up your nature hunt. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the
grounds.
House and Cabin Tour
Every Thursday and Saturday at 3 PM
Tour
the inside of Brevard County’s oldest standing home (1875) and the adjacent 1888
Florida Vernacular style home to learn about the Sams Family.
The Sams House at Pine
Island Conservation Area was created and is managed under Brevard County’s
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program referenda. The Program was established by voters
in 1990 and reaffirmed in 2004 to protect and preserve the rich biological diversity and
native species of Brevard County for future generations.
6195 N Tropical Trail,
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Phone: 321-449-4720
5/5/2022
Budgeting Class Available at UF/IFAS Extension
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about better financial management in our
Budgeting: Smart Choices, Smart Money class! This class is perfect for anyone wanting to
improve their financial management skills. Learn money-saving strategies, effective
budgeting methods, and more. It's time to take control of your money! Our next class
is on May 18, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is held at the UF/IFAS Brevard County
Extension Office in Cocoa. The cost of this class is $10.
Register on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/33IBOgF
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
5/5/2022
Green Industries Best Management Practices Workshop Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Do you use fertilizer commercially? Then consider joining us
for our Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMPs) workshop! This is an
educational workshop for people working in lawn care and landscape maintenance. The GI-BMP
program teaches environmentally safe landscaping practices that help preserve and protect
Florida’s ground and surface waters. This workshop will be held at the UF/IFAS
Extension office in Cocoa on May 16 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per person
and lunch will be provided.
For more information, please contact the instructor,
Bonnie Wells, at bcwells@ufl.edu or call (321) 633-1702
Register on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/3OWKMcP
5/2/2022
Community CIVIC Training Workshop Now Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Our communities feel more polarized than ever, but many issues we
face are complex and cannot easily be solved without community involvement. Bringing the
community together to talk about an issue is one way to engage the members, but these
conversations can easily devolve into unproductive complaint sessions without effective
facilitation. UF/IFAS Extension is offering a workshop for anyone who wants to learn
how to bring people together to discuss solutions for change. In this workshop, you will
learn how to make sure everyone in the conversation has a chance to share. You will also
learn how to frame an issue so that everyone understands the problem clearly.
Conversations require people, so we will share strategies for recruiting diverse groups of
community members. You will also have an opportunity to practice using a variety of
facilitation tools to ensure successful conversation management. This event is designed to
benefit community leaders, non-profit organization representatives, and those seeking to
elicit productive and impactful community dialogue that leads to community action.
The
workshop is free and will take place at the Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce. This is
a 2-day workshop that starts on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. and
concludes on Thursday, May 19, 2022, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Travel expenses may be
covered for those traveling a distance to attend.
An Equal Opportunity Institution.
UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences,
Andra Johnson, Dean and Director. Single copies of UF/IFAS Extension publications
(excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county
UF/IFAS Extension offices.
For additional information and to register, please contact
Carol Roberts at (772) 462-1895 or cagator@ufl.edu
Event address: 2000 Virginia
Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
4/29/2022
New Reuse Hotline Provides Residents Status and Availability of Reclaimed
Water
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Due to provider issues, the Brevard County Utility Services Reuse
Hotline has been issued a new telephone number. The number is 321-733-5634. This line
will be updated regularly with the status and availability of reclaimed water in your
area. You will be prompted to press the appropriate number for your particular area:
Press 1 for the Mims Area
Press 2 for Merritt Island and Port St. John Areas
Press
3 for the Suntree and Viera Areas
Press 4 for the Melbourne Beach Area
Brevard
County Utility Services thanks all of our customers for their patience during this
telephone transition.
4/27/2022
May 2 Deadline Announced for Charter Amendment Proposals
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – The 2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission has set
a Monday, May 2, deadline for any new charter amendment proposals to be submitted for
commission consideration. Proposals can be submitted here: Melissa.Brandt@brevardfl.gov,
or by calling 321-301-4438. So far, the Commission has received 16 proposals and has
five remaining meetings scheduled, including its next meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 12,
at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor Commission Chambers, in
Viera.
The Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years, a Charter
Review Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The
Charter Review Commission is made up of 15 members, three appointees from each of the
Brevard County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has
elected Mr. Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
Charter Review Commission meetings are open
to the public. All meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video recordings are posted on the
Brevard County Government website on the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
Further information can be found at:
http://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommission/CountyCharter/ReviewCommission2021-2022
4/24/2022
North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets May 12, 2022
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. ---The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022. The meeting will be held in the
Brevard Room, located at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to
attend. The Brevard Room is located in the building on the north side of the parking lot
behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For questions or Public Comment, please
call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105. If a person desires to appeal any
decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting
or hearing, such person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes,
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his
or her own expense, for the record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such
appeal is to be based – Section 286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida
Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding should notice
Parks and Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff
Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
4/21/2022 2:07:22 PM
Gibson Youth Center - Community Meeting - Wednesday, May 11, 2022
at 6 p.m.
TITUSVILLE, FL -- North Area Parks Operations will host a Community Meeting
on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Gibson Youth Center,
located at 835 Sycamore Avenue in Titusville. Tenants and Recreation Partners active
within the Gibson Complex are encouraged to attend. The Community Meeting will be open to
the public and will welcome participation. If a person decides to appeal any
decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, they will
need a record of the proceedings, and, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance
with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing
accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding should notify Parks and Recreation
North Area no later than 48-hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis at
321-264-5105 or email Shirley.Corliss@BrevardFL.gov.
4/19/2022
2021-2022 Charter Review Commission to Examine Home Rule Charter
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 3 p.m. on
Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor,
Commission Room, Viera, Florida. Future meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video
recordings will be posted on the Brevard County Government website on the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. All meetings are open to the public. The
Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years, a Charter Review
Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The Charter
Review Commission is made up of 15 members, three appointees from each of the Brevard
County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has elected
Mr. Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
The Charter Review Commission is scheduled to meet
on a regular basis until its sunset date of August 12, 2022. The deadline for any new
proposal submission will be on Thursday, May 12, 2022, no later than 5 p.m.
If any
individual, group, or organization has a desire to comment on the Charter or offer any
amendments, you may appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public Comment at
any of the scheduled meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public, there were
three adopted amendments to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were: Charter
Amendments Affecting Municipalities (Section 1.8), Citizens process for advising the
County Commission (Section 2.9.10), and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter
amendment (Section 7.4.2).
Further information can be found at:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate
in the proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48-hours prior to the
meeting at (321) 301-4438. Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida
Statutes, the County hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Charter Review Commission with respect to any matter considered at
its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and that for such
purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. This notice does not constitute consent by the County for the introduction or
admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it
authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
4/15/2022
2021-2022 Charter Review Commission to Examine Home Rule Charter
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 3 p.m. on
Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor,
Commission Room, Viera, Florida. Future meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video
recordings will be posted on the Brevard County Government website on the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. All meetings are open to the public. The
Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years, a Charter Review
Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The Charter
Review Commission is made up of 15 members, three appointees from each of the Brevard
County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has elected
Mr. Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
The Charter Review Commission is scheduled to meet
on a regular basis until its sunset date of August 12, 2022. The deadline for any new
proposal submission will be on Thursday, May 12, 2022, no later than 5 p.m.
If any
individual, group, or organization has a desire to comment on the Charter or offer any
amendments, you may appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public Comment at
any of the scheduled meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public, there were
three adopted amendments to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were: Charter
Amendments Affecting Municipalities (Section 1.8), Citizens process for advising the
County Commission (Section 2.9.10), and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter
amendment (Section 7.4.2).
Further information can be found at:
http://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommission/CountyCharter/ReviewCommission2021-2022
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate
in the proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48-hours prior to the
meeting at (321) 301-4438.
Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida
Statutes, the County hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Charter Review Commission with respect to any matter considered at
its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and that for such
purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. This notice does not constitute consent by the County for the introduction or
admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it
authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
4/14/2022
Cooking in an Instant & Air Frying Class Now Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL— Do you want to learn how to make delicious recipes using a
pressure cooker or an air fryer? Then join us for our Cooking in an Instant & Air
Frying class! This cooking class is a fun hands-on experience where you can learn four new
recipes for your pressure cooker and air fryer. The recipes for this class are inspired by
Mediterranean cuisine! We will be hosting this class at the UF/IFAS Extension office
in Cocoa on April 27, with two timeslots to choose from. Space is limited to 12 people per
time slot. Materials are provided in class and you will be able to eat what you make!
Tickets are $15 per person and ticket sales end on April 22 at 5 p.m.
Register on
Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/38PL1px
For more information, please call (321) 633-1702 or
email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
4/14/2022
Mother’s Day Charcuterie Board Class Open for Registration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Are you looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Then
consider joining us for our Charcuterie Board Basics class! Spend some quality time with
mom while also learning how to mix cheeses, meats, fruits, and more! In this class, we
will teach you how to create your own charcuterie board to share with others. You will
also be able to take home a mini cheese board! If you bring a guest, you will only receive
one mini cheese board. However, a limited amount will be available to purchase for $15
after the class.
This class is on May 3, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and costs $40 for
individuals or $55 if you choose to bring a guest. Please purchase a ticket upgrade to
register your guest. This class will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa and
space is limited to 20 people. Advance registration is required. Ticket sales end on April
29, 2022, at 5 p.m. Checks are also accepted.
Register on Eventbrite today:
https://bit.ly/38yM4tJ
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
4/12/2022
Complete Your Hunter Safety Requirements Today!
BREVARD COUNTY, FL
– Learn the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to become a safe hunter! Our
Hunter Safety Class is perfect for new and returning hunters of all ages. This class is
hands-on and offered to students who have completed the online portion of the course.
This class is free and will be held at the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville on
April 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make sure to bring your online completion certificate and
note-taking materials! Youth under 18 need a signed parent permission form, and those
under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.
To take the online portion, please visit
myfwc.com to choose the right course for you.
Register for our in-person class here:
https://bit.ly/3O5PNQ0
For more information, please contact Gus Koerner at (321)
633-1702 ext. 52320 or email him at gkoerner@ufl.edu
Location address: 6350 Horizon
Drive, Titusville, FL 32780
4/11/2022
Brevard County Public Works Schedules April/May Pavement Rejuvenation
Projects
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Public Works Road & Bridge has contracted with
Pavement Technology, Inc. (PTI) to perform pavement rejuvenation on select County roads
beginning in late April or early May. Roads designated for rejuvenation will be treated
with Reclamite®, a Maltene Replacement Technology (MRT) that strengthens and extends
the life of already placed asphalt. It is currently estimated to take 21 days to treat
the 630,749 square yards of road on the current schedule. Dry conditions are required to
ensure proper penetration and bonding of materials used in the injection process,
therefore residents should be aware that any rain will push scheduled work out to the next
day.
To view a list of scheduled roads, FAQs, and Points to Remember for residents of
roads to be treated, please visit the project webpage available through the Brevard County
Public Works website.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact
Brevard County’s Project Manager Josh Baker at joshua.baker@brevardfl.gov
4/6/2022
Preserving Foods: Freezing and Drying Class Now Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Do you enjoy our canning classes? Then consider joining us to
learn how to preserve foods in the freezer or through the drying process! In this class,
you will practice freezing techniques that will give you the best product. Participants
will also be able to taste different dried foods and watch a live demonstration on drying
meat. This class costs $25 and will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa
on April 19, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Space is limited to 16 participants, one ticket
per person. Must pay in advance before registration ends on April 14 at 5 p.m.
To
register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3qUCpnR
For more information, please contact us
at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ufl.edu
3/28/2022
Environmentally Endangered Lands Selection and Management Committee Meets
April 15
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2022, at the
EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend.
The Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee
to the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the acquisition and
ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL Program nature
sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Members of the public may also participate in the
meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access Information:
Zoom
Webinar
Or One tap mobile :
US: +19292056099,,81298035310# or
+13017158592,,81298035310#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number
based on your current location): US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799
or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 812 9803 5310
International Numbers Available
Any questions regarding this meeting should be
directed to Amy Rivera at (321) 255-4466 or email Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or
commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or
hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes,
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at
his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such
appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321)
255-4466.
3/27/2022
North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets April 14, 2022
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. ---The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022. The meeting will be held in
the Brevard Room, located at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to
attend. The Brevard Room is located in the building on the north side of the parking lot
behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For questions or Public Comment, please
call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105. If a person desires to appeal any
decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting
or hearing, such person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes,
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his
or her own expense, for the record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such
appeal is to be based – Section 286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida
Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding should notice
Parks and Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff
Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
3/25/2022
Join Us for Our Spring Plant Sale Event
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us in the Brevard Discovery Garden for our Spring
Extravaganza Plant Sale! Seasonal veggies, native keystone plants, Florida-friendly
plants, and much more will be available to purchase. For a $5 minimum donation, you will
also be able to have your garden tools sharpened and tuned. We have also added several
classes and seminars for your enjoyment! Visitors will be able to tour the Brevard
Discovery Garden to learn about environmentally-friendly gardening practices. UF/IFAS
Brevard County Master Gardeners will be there to answer any gardening and plant questions
you might have. Be sure to visit our partner exhibits while you’re here! Indian
Harbour Beach Garden Club, Hicks Orchids & Supplies, and CL Best Honey Bees will be in
attendance.
During the sale, we will also have several classes available for you to
attend! Learn how to garden WITH nature, discover the importance of Brevard County’s
keystone plants, and even make your own freezer strawberry jam! These classes will be
available throughout the sale. For more information and to register, please visit the
links below. All classes are on March 26.
How to Garden WITH Nature:
https://bit.ly/3NlgIa4 The Importance of Brevard County’s Keystone Plants:
https://bit.ly/36IIb4y Freezer Jams: https://bit.ly/3tBt9GX
This plant sale is open to
the public and will be on March 26 & 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the garden behind the
UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa. Only cash or check payments will be accepted.
Follow the Brevard Discovery Garden on Facebook for updates and information about future
events.
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
3/25/2022
Emergency Rental Assistance Help is Now Available at Some County Libraries
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Are you a Brevard County resident in need of help applying for
emergency rental assistance? Brevard County's Housing and Human Services Department is
partnering up with select local libraries to offer in-person guidance on the application
process for the Brevard County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The purpose of this
program is to provide financial assistance and housing stability services to income
eligible households for rent, rental arrears, utilities and home energy costs, utilities
and home energy costs arrears, and other expenses related to housing incurred due,
directly or indirectly, to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak.
Participating libraries and hours include:
- Monday from 12 to 5 p.m., Tuesday- Friday 9-5 p.m. at the Eau Gallie Public
Library,1521 Pineapple Ave. Melbourne, FL 32935.
- Monday – Friday 9-4 p.m.
at the Franklin T. DeGroodt Memorial Library, 6475 Minton Rd. S.W. Palm Bay, FL
32908.
More information, including paper and online applications, can be found online at the
Housing and Human Services Department's Website.
All completed paper applications can be either:
- Dropped off at any Brevard
County Public Library
- Mailed or hand delivered to:
Housing and Human Services
Department
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, B-106
Viera, Florida 32940
3/21/2022
2021-2022 Charter Review Commission to Meet March 24 to Examine Home Rule Charter
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 1 p.m. on
Thursday, March 24, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor,
Commission Room, Viera, Florida. Future meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video
recordings will be posted on the Brevard County Government website at the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx . All meetings are open to the public.
The Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years, a Charter Review
Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The Charter
Review Commission is made up of 15 members, three appointees from each of the Brevard
County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has elected
Mr. Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
The Charter Review Commission is scheduled to meet
on a regular basis until its sunset date of August 12, 2022.
If any individual, group,
or organization has a desire to comment on the Charter or offer any amendments, you may
appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public Comment at any of the scheduled
meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public, there were three adopted amendments
to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were: Charter Amendments Affecting
Municipalities (Section 1.8), Citizens process for advising the County Commission (Section
2.9.10), and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter amendment (Section 7.4.2).
Further information can be found at: County Commission County Charter Review Commission
2021- 2022
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter
to participate in the proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48 hours
prior to the meeting at (321) 301-4438.
Pursuant to 286.0105,
Florida Statutes, the County hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal
any decision made by the Charter Review Commission with respect to any matter considered
at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings; and that for
such purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the County for the
introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence,
nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
3/17/2022
2021-2022 Charter Review Commission Will Meet March 24 to Examine Home Rule
Charter
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 1 p.m. on
Thursday, March 24, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st Floor,
Commission Room, Viera, Florida. Future meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video
recordings will be posted on the Brevard County Government website at the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx . All meetings are open to the public.
The Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years, a Charter Review
Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The Charter
Review Commission is made up of 15 members, three appointees from each of the Brevard
County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has elected
Mr. Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
The Charter Review Commission is scheduled to meet
on a regular basis until its sunset date of August 12, 2022.
If any individual, group,
or organization has a desire to comment on the Charter or offer any amendments, you may
appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public Comment at any of the scheduled
meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public, there were three adopted amendments
to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were: Charter Amendments Affecting
Municipalities (Section 1.8), Citizens process for advising the County Commission (Section
2.9.10), and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter amendment (Section 7.4.2).
Further information can be found at: County Commission County Charter Review Commission
2021- 2022
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter
to participate in the proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48 hours
prior to the meeting at (321) 301-4438.
Pursuant to 286.0105,
Florida Statutes, the County hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal
any decision made by the Charter Review Commission with respect to any matter considered
at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings; and that for
such purpose, affected persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the County for the
introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence,
nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
3/15/2022
North Area Parks Operations Accepting Caretaker Applications
Brevard County, FLORIDA – The Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department’s
North Area Parks Operations, is accepting applications for caretaker positions. Interested
law enforcement officers are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is
Friday, March 25, 2022.
The below locations are currently open for application. These
locations do not currently have a home on site, therefore the caretaker would need to
provide a mobile home. This is a non-paid service to the County based on contract
requirements.
North Area Parks Operations:
- Manatee Hammock Campground: 7275
S. US Highway 1, Titusville, FL 32780
- Parrish Park – Scottsmoor: 4055
Magoon Avenue, Scottsmoor, Florida 32754
To request an application or for more
information, please contact Jeff Davis Jr., Operations Manager, 475 N. Williams Ave.,
Titusville, FL 32796 or email : Jeff.Davis@BrevardFL.gov;or by phone (321) 264-5105.
3/10/2022
Brevard Discovery Garden to Host Spring Plant Sale
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us in the Brevard Discovery Garden for our Spring
Extravaganza Plant Sale! Seasonal veggies, native keystone plants, Florida-friendly
plants, and much more will be available to purchase. For a $5 minimum donation, you will
also be able to have your garden tools sharpened and tuned. Visitors will be able to
tour the Brevard Discovery Garden to learn about environmentally-friendly gardening
practices. UF/IFAS Brevard County Master Gardeners will be there to answer any gardening
and plant questions you might have. Be sure to visit our partner exhibits while
you’re there! Indian Harbour Beach Garden Club, Hicks Orchids & Supplies, and CL
Best Honey Bees will be in attendance.
This plant sale is open to the public and will
be on March 26 & 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the garden behind the UF/IFAS Extension
Office in Cocoa. Only cash or check payments are accepted.
Follow the Brevard
Discovery Garden on Facebook for updates and information about future events.
For more
information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
3/10/2022
Join Us for Our Florida Friendly Landscaping Class!
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Do you want to learn how to grow healthy plants and nutritious
food while also protecting the water quality of the Indian River Lagoon or the St. Johns
River? Then consider joining our Florida Friendly Landscaping Class! This 8-week class
series will help you have a successful time in the garden. Weekly class topics include
plant nutrition, lawn care, pesticide safety, and more! This class starts on March 29
and will be hosted at the UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa. Registration costs $75 and
ends on March 22 at 12 p.m. Participants can register to take the class in person or
online. Those attending online can pick up the required class materials at the Extension
office after March 22, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
To register and
view the full itinerary, please visit: https://bit.ly/3CnEJrW
For more information,
please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
3/10/2022
There’s Still Time to Register for Let’s Walk Florida!
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- This year, it is more important than ever to focus on adopting a
healthier lifestyle. If you started 2022 with a goal of improving your health and
well-being but have had trouble getting started or sticking with it, you are not alone. If
you are ready to make healthier lifestyle choices and are interested in joining a local
community of like-minded individuals, then join us for Let’s Walk Florida!
Let’s Walk Florida! is a 10-week virtual healthy lifestyle education program and
physical activity challenge designed to provide you with weekly check-ins, nutritional
information, physical activity inspiration, as well much more. Just as a sports coach can
help an athlete develop and excel at a sport, the UF/IFAS Extension health experts can
help anyone excel at living their life!
Participants will receive:
- Weekly
Health eGuides
- Access to group webinars & training sessions
- Access
to our virtual community to track their progress for accountability and support
- Participate in physical activity challenges as an individual or as a team
- Optional biweekly check-ins with a local health expert
The goal of this program is to provide accountability, encouragement, education, and
support. Even though the title of the program is Let’s Walk, participants are
encouraged to track and report any moderate-intensity cardiovascular activity. All
participants who complete the program will receive a certificate and medal. Registration
is $25 and the program will begin on Monday, March 21, 2022. This program is open to
individuals, families, and organized teams. For more information about this program and to
register, visit: https://bit.ly/3sBowec For more information, please call us at (321)
633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
3/8/2022
Complete Your Hunter Safety Requirements Today!
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Learn the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to become a
safe hunter! Our Hunter Safety Class is perfect for new and returning hunters of all ages.
This class is hands-on and offered to students who have completed the online portion of
the course. This class is free and will be held at the American Police Hall of Fame in
Titusville on March 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make sure to bring your online completion
certificate and note-taking materials! Youth under 18 years old need a signed parent
permission form, and those under 16 years old need to be accompanied by an adult.
To
take the online portion, please visit myfwc.com to choose the right course for you.
Register for our in-person class here: https://bit.ly/3Mlk6Bh
For more information,
please contact Gus Koerner at (321) 633-1702 ext. 52320 or email him at gkoerner@ufl.edu
Location address: 6350 Horizon Drive, Titusville, FL 32780
3/7/2022
Join Us for Our Right of Way Pest Control Workshop
BREVARD COUNTY, FL
– Do you need help preparing for the Right of Way Pesticide Applicators Exam? Then
join us for our next certification workshop! Our workshop reviews the principles of
right-of-way pest control necessary for the license exam. This workshop will be held
at the UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa on March 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CEUs are
available and lunch is provided. Participants can choose to register for the class only or
for the class and exam, both options cost $50. Registration ends on March 28 at 5 p.m.
To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3tycYsq
For more information, please call us
at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
3/7/2022
2022 Water Safety Instructor Course offered at McLarty Park Aquatic Center
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - Brevard County Parks and Recreation will be offering a Water Safety
Instructor course at McLarty Park Aquatic Center located at 790 Barton Boulevard in
Rockledge. The course will take place April 11 - 22, 2022 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Interested candidates must be 16 years of age, maintain
position on back for 1 minute, tread water for 1 minute, and be able to swim 25 yards of
freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and 15 yards of
butterfly.
Water Safety Instructor Training course:
- Participants must pass a
swim test prior to the beginning of class
- Must have access to the internet as
this course has online components
- All classes must be attended
- Class
size is limited, pre-registration is required with a minimum of five participants to hold
the class
- Cost is $253 and must be paid upon successful completion of a skills
test
Upon completion, you will receive American Red Cross certification as a Water Safety
Instructor, and be able to teach swim lessons and water safety presentations. For
additional information, please call Debbie Bowling at (321)633-1870 or email:
debbie.bowling@brevardfl.gov
3/3/2022
Develop Climate Smart Ambassadors in Your Organization!
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Learn to teach the Climate Smart Floridians course through our
train the trainer workshop! Climate Smart Floridians is a discussion-to-action course
designed to help individuals become climate-smart ambassadors for your community or
organization. We will walk you through the program modules, trainer’s guides, and
provide editable slide decks with the facilitator’s notes. This program has been
offered through county libraries and sustainability offices but would fit many types of
organizations. If you need additional assistance, we will pair you with a University of
Florida faculty member to assist you in providing the program.
This event is free and
will be held on March 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pre-registration is required and is open
to community members as well as existing Extension Agents.
Registration for
community members: https://bit.ly/3IDsolK
Registration for Extension Agents:
https://bit.ly/3C8NQg7
For questions or further information, please call (321)
633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
3/3/2022
Space Still Available in 4-H Spring Break Camp
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Are you a little bit of a history buff? Would your child like
to learn a new hobby? Then consider enrolling them in Brevard County 4-H this spring break
as we jump into the tabletop miniature game, Flames of War, to learn about history!
History Through Wargaming is a week-long camp perfect for children ages 12-18. During this
camp, they will learn how to build, paint, and play a miniature tabletop game. Materials
such as terrain, models, and rules will be provided. Each camper will receive one model to
learn building and painting techniques and will be able to take it home after the camp
ends.
This camp will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa every day
between March 14 and March 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets for this camp are $25. Advance
registration is required. Ticket sales end March 7 at 9 p.m.
If you are not a current
4-H member, you will need to enroll in Brevard County 4-H prior to attending camp.
Instructions on how to enroll will be provided.
Register: https://bit.ly/3J51e6W
For more information, please contact Keith Newman at keith.newman@ufl.edu or (321)
633-1702.
3/2/2022 Become a Soil Guardian Today!
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Calling all homeowners who maintain their yard! Would you like
to learn how to grow healthy plants and help improve the water quality in the Indian River
Lagoon or St. Johns River? Then consider becoming a Soil Guardian today! When you
become a Soil Guardian, you will learn how to establish and maintain the soil food web in
your yard. In addition to providing plants with the nutrients they need; you will also
improve the health of your soil and create organic matter. That organic matter will
improve the water and nutrient holding capacity of the soil.
The objective of our Soil
Guardian Program is to see the percentage of soil organic matter increase by a minimum of
2% over a four-year period. Soil Guardians will get their soil tested every year, and in
return, they will receive four newsletters every year that will include information on a
variety of topics related to soil health. Potential topics include information on soil
microbes, vermiculture, cover crops, nematode extractions, and more!
Registration for
our Soil Guardian Program is free and soil tests cost $10. Registration is always open, so
sign up today!
To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/36Y73pj
For more
information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
3/1/2022
Patrick Voltaire Tapped as Next Chief of Brevard County Fire Rescue
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Patrick Voltaire, assistant Chief of Operations for Brevard
County Fire Rescue since 2019, has been tapped as the next Fire Chief for BCFR pending
confirmation on Tuesday, March 8, by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners.
County Manager Frank Abbate submitted Voltaire’s name for appointment as the next
chief following the retirement of BCFR Chief Mark Schollmeyer, who held the position for
the past seven years. Schollmeyer’s retirement was official today (Tuesday, March
1.)
“I am confident (Patrick Voltaire) will serve our organization well in his
capacity as Fire Chief,” Abbate said.
Voltaire is a lifelong Brevard County
resident, a Palm Bay High School graduate, and started his career with BCFR as a
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician in 2000. Voltaire earned an Associate degree in
Fire Science from Brevard Community College in 2004; a Bachelor of Professional
Studies-Public Administration from Barry University in 2011; and a Masters of Public
Administration from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2018.
Highlights of
Voltaire’s career include:
- Then-Lieutenant Voltaire was selected to
instruct the Brevard Escape and Survival Tactics (BEAST) from 2006-2010.
- He was a
participant in the Mother’s Day fires, saved Station 89 from burning in 2008.
- Served as incident commander for Hurricane Dorian.
- As a department lead in
2020-2021 he was instrumental in renegotiating auto-aid agreements with Melbourne Fire
Department, City of Cape Canaveral and City of Cocoa; instrumental in establishing
auto-aid agreements with Patrick Space Force Base, City of Indialantic and City of
Malabar.; and instrumental in integration of the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system with
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
- Company Officer of the Year in 2007; Chief
Officer of the year in 2013.
Voltaire and his wife Allison have two children.
3/1/2022
Detections of Avian Influenza in Florida
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- As of February 28, 2022, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI
H5N1) has arrived in Florida via wild waterfowl returning from nesting in the arctic where
they comingled with birds from around the world. Confirmed cases in wild waterfowl have
been reported in Volusia, Brevard, Sarasota, Charlotte, and Palm Beach Counties. The
remainder of the state is under surveillance. According to the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the
Florida Department of Health as of this writing, No cases of this bird flu have been found
in domestic, backyard, or commercial birds in Florida. Wild birds, particularly water
birds, can carry many strains of low pathogenic avian influenza, most of which do not
cause disease in domestic poultry. However, when a low pathogenic strain undergoes a
mutation and forms a highly pathogenic strain, the mutated strain can cause significant
disease in domestic poultry. The HPAI virus is not easily transmissible from birds to
humans, but health officials are concerned it could mutate into another form that could
spread readily from person to person, triggering a pandemic.
No cases of human
infections with HPAI have been reported in the United States as of this writing. The
Center for Disease Control (CDC) considers the current risk to the public to be low. As
risk depends on exposure, it is best to not touch sick or dead wild birds. If such
instances are necessary, persons handling such wild birds should use personal protective
equipment (PPE) such as protective clothing, rubber boots, gloves, eye protection, and
face shields. After handling the bird, these items can be disinfected with a 10% bleach
water solution. Report wild bird mortalities to http://app.myfwc.com/FWRI/AvianMortality/.
To keep domestic, backyard, and commercial flocks free of this virus, it is
recommended that all poultry (chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, etc.) be housed inside a
coop with a solid roof and that steps be taken to prevent wild birds from entering the
coop. It is also recommended to limit visits to your coop to only those who regularly
handle your poultry. Report sick or dead birds to the Florida Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services (FDACS) or your veterinarian.
To help in the tracking of HPAI:
- Report sick or dead commercial or backyard birds to the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS.gov) or your veterinarian
- Report wild
bird mortalities to http://app.myfwc.com/FWRI/AvianMortality/.
For additional information contact Joe Walter, Brevard Agriculture Agent at
jwalter@ufl.edu
2/28/2022
Free Child Passenger Safety Seminar Available at UF/IFAS Extension
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us for another Child Passenger Safety Seminar! This
seminar is perfect for parents or caretakers to learn about the correct selection,
installation, and use of child restraints. Plus, you will learn how child restraints work
to protect children. The next seminar will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in
Cocoa on March 16, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and is free to attend. Mothers in
need of a seat will be able to purchase a convertible car seat (can be installed both
rear-facing and forward-facing and remains in the car) at a reduced cost at the end of the
class! Must present proof of enrollment in WIC, Medicaid, Florida Access Benefits, or
Healthy Start services to receive a seat.
Pre-registration is required, please visit
Eventbrite to learn more: https://bit.ly/3fU2y00
For more information, please call us
at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
2/28/2022
March 2022 Events at Sams House at Pine Island
Frontier School:
Wildfires and Florida
Friday, March 11th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Discover why
and how prescribed (planned) fires are used to safely manage and preserve Florida's
habitats. Try your hand at being a land management firefighter! Please call to sign up.
Registration opens on March 1st. Bring Your Own Kayak
Thursday, March 17,
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Meet up at the Thousand Islands Conservation Area for our monthly
water tour. Registration is required. Please call to sign up. 599 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach,
FL 32931
Compass Skills: Treasure Hunt
Saturday, March 26th, 10:00 AM -
11:00 AM
Come learn some basic compass skills and use what you have learned to find
some "treasure" hidden in the park. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration is required.
Please call to sign up.
Cruickshank Hike
Sunday, March 27th, 9:00 AM
– 11:00 AM
Master Naturalist, Mark Prynoski will be leading a guided hike
through the Cruickshank Sanctuary. It is home to many native plants and animals including
the Florida Scrub-Jay.
Please wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a hat and bring water.
Registration is required. Please call to sign up. 326 Barnes Boulevard, Rockledge, FL
32955
Scavenger Hunt
Every Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Stop by the
1888 house to pick up your nature hunt. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds.
House and Cabin Tour
Every Thursday and Saturday at 3:00 PM
Tour the inside
of Brevard County’s oldest standing home (1875) and the adjacent 1888 Florida
Vernacular style home to learn about the Sams Family.
The Sams House at Pine Island
Conservation Area was created and is managed under Brevard County’s Environmentally
Endangered Lands Program referenda. The Program was established by voters in 1990 and
reaffirmed in 2004 to protect and preserve the rich biological diversity and native
species of Brevard County for future generations.
6195 N Tropical Trail, Merritt
Island, FL 32953
Phone: 321-449-4720
2/27/2022
North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets March 10, 2022
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. ---The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The meeting will be held in
the Brevard Room, located at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to
attend. The Brevard Room is located in the building on the north side of the parking lot
behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For questions or Public Comment, please
call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105. If a person desires to appeal any
decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting
or hearing, such person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes,
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his
or her own expense, for the record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such
appeal is to be based – Section 286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida
Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding should notice
Parks and Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff
Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
2/25/2022
Environmentally Endangered Lands Selection and Management Committee Meets March
18
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022, at the
EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend.
The Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee
to the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the acquisition and
ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL Program nature
sanctuary network in Brevard County. Members of the public may also participate in the
meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access Information:
Zoom
Webinar
Or One tap mobile :
US: +13126266799,,89363936471# or
+19292056099,,89363936471#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number
based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715
8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 893 6393
6471
International Numbers Available
Any questions regarding this meeting should
be directed to Amy Rivera at (321) 255-4466 or email Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or
commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or
hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes,
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at
his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such
appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321)
255-4466.
2/25/2022
Central Area Parks and Recreation Seeking Food Trucks
BREVARD COUNTY, FL - Brevard County Parks & Recreation, Central Area Operations is
looking for a variety of “Food Trucks” to participate in our Movies in the
Park and Food Truck Rally events in Rockledge and Merritt Island.
- Trucks will
be chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis
- No Food Truck is to be scheduled
for the same-named event back-to-back
- All Food Trucks, regardless of origin,
will be given the same opportunity to participate
- Participating Food Trucks must
share and post about the event on their social media pages
All Food Trucks must provide a copy of each of the following paperwork: - Completed
Brevard County Parks and Recreation Food Vendor Application must be completed for each
event
- List of products with prices (menu)
- Florida State Tax Number
(DR-13, or EIN)
- Health Certificate (Food Handler Manager Certification,
*ServeSafe Cert)
- AG # or Vending License # or Non-Profit certificate
- Copy of insurance listing Brevard County as "Additional Insured"
ADITIONAL
INSURED:
Brevard County Board of County Commissioners
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson
Way; Building B-203
Viera, FL 32940
Interested food trucks will need to
contact Rhonda McConnell by email, Rhonda.McConnell@BrevardFL.gov.
2/24/2022
Join Brevard County 4-H for the 7th Annual 4-H Fair & Market Poultry Auction
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Come join Brevard County 4-H for our annual 4-H Fair & Market
Poultry Auction on Friday, April 8th, and Saturday, April 9th at the UF/IFAS Extension
Brevard County office in Cocoa! This event is free and open to the public, so be sure to
stop by to admire 4-Her’s displays of creativity and talent, socialize with our
youth exhibitors, participate in the silent auction, and bid on market poultry hens during
the live auction. The market poultry auction will be held on Saturday, April 9th
beginning at 9 a.m. with our FREE breakfast spread. This is the perfect time to chat with
4-H members and learn all about their projects before bidding on their chickens when the
auction begins at 10 a.m.
For the past eight months, 4-H members have been raising
their chicks in preparation for this annual event. This year, nearly 100 Silver Laced
Wyandotte laying hens will be auctioned off by our youth. Proceeds from the auction will
go back to the 4-H members to help them fund their animal projects for the coming year.
The 4-H Fair is an excellent opportunity for Brevard County youth to exhibit the
projects they have worked hard on all year. 4-H members can complete projects in poultry,
rabbits, blueberries, fine arts, cooking and baking, horses, STEM, and so much more. All
their hard work will be on display for the duration of this year’s fair. And while
4-H youth do earn ribbons for exemplary projects, their work in 4-H earns them so much
more – 4-H is the only youth development program that is proven to teach youth
essential life skills such as responsibility, teamwork, and problem-solving that help to
develop lifelong leaders.
For more information on 4-H and this year’s 4-H Fair
& Market Poultry Auction, please contact Andrea Lazzari, 4-H Agent, at (321) 633-1702
or a.lazzari11@ufl.edu
2/23/2022
SCGTA Presents Landscape Disease & Soil Health Management Seminar
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Join us at the Duran Golf Club for the Space Coast Golf and Turf
Association’s Spring In-Service Seminar! This seminar is all about landscape disease
and soil health management. Guest speakers will be the University of Florida's new urban
turfgrass Extension specialist, Dr. Alex Lindsey, BASF's Technical Service Representative
for Turf & Ornamentals in the Southeast, Dr. Emma Lookabough, Dr. Brett Bultemeier,
and Dr. Emily Kraus from the UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office. This seminar will
be held at the Duran Golf Club on March 10, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lunch will be
provided by Duran Golf Club. Tickets for this seminar cost $60, sales end on March 9,
2022.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3I0GwFl
For more information, please
call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
Venue address: 7032 Stadium
Pkwy, Viera, FL, 32940
2/22/2022
Our Bite-Sized Science Webinar Series is Back
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – The Florida Sea Grant Bite-Sized Science webinar series is
back! This year, Bite-Sized Science will focus on participatory science, also called
“citizen science”. You will learn about our extension faculty, the science
behind each type of project, and how you can get involved. Topics range from marine debris
and horseshoe crab watching to artificial reefs and beyond!
This webinar series is
presented by UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant agents and specialists. Each webinar
consists of a 30-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session. Live webinars are on
the first Thursday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
To register and learn more,
please visit: https://bit.ly/3oStXVc
If you have any questions, please contact us at
(321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
2/21/2022
Budgeting: Smart Choices, Smart Money Class Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about better financial management in our
Budgeting: Smart Choices, Smart Money class! This class is perfect for anyone wanting to
improve their financial management skills. Learn money-saving strategies, effective
budgeting methods, and more. It's time to take control of your money! Our next class
is on March 18, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and is held at the UF/IFAS Brevard County
Extension Office in Cocoa. The cost of this class is $10.
Register on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/33IBOgF
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
2/21/2022
More Space Available in Citizens Academy Class
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Come learn about your county in the coolest civics class you will
ever take! Citizens Academy is an interactive 7-week course where you will learn how the
county develops a budget, paves roads, trains employees, maintains parks, cares for our
natural resources, and so much more. This course also provides you with the skills and
tools needed to become leaders in creating stronger, sustainable, and livable communities.
You will have the chance to ask county department directors and/or their staff about what
they do, how they get it done, and what the future holds. This course also aims to
promote open lines of communication between citizens and county staff. As well as assist
in providing a clear, realistic understanding of county government and how it functions.
We have reopened registration, so sign up today! This course is free, and classes meet
at various locations throughout the county every Thursday beginning February 3 and ending
March 17, 2022. The class starts at 9 a.m. and ends no later than 3 p.m.
Lunch will be
provided on the last day/graduation day of class.
Register on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/3HJi3oe
For more information, please call (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
2/18/2022
FMNP Coastal Systems Course is Open for Enrollment
BREVARD COUNTY, FL
– Do you want to become a Florida Master Naturalist? Then consider joining us
for our next core course! This course provides instruction on the general ecology,
habitats, wildlife, and conservation issues of Coastal Systems in Florida. The mission
of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding,
and respect of Florida’s natural world among Florida’s citizens and visitors.
FMNP participants will increase their knowledge of Florida’s natural systems as well
as the plants and animals that depend upon those systems. We hope to initiate, what is for
many, a life-long process of learning, observation, and sharing with others.
This
course meets in person at various locations and runs from March 26 to May 14. The
registration fee starts at $250 per person. Registration ends at 10 a.m. on March 21,
2022.
To register and learn more, please visit: https://bit.ly/3pg3YXZ
If you have
any questions, please contact us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ulf.edu
2/14/2022
2021-2022 Charter Review Commission to Examine Home Rule Charter
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 3 p.m. on
Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 1st
Floor, Commission Room, Viera, Florida. Future meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video
recordings will be posted on the Brevard County Government website at the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx . All meetings are open to the public.
The Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years, a Charter Review
Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The Charter
Review Commission is made up of 15 members, three appointees from each of the Brevard
County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has elected
Mr. Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
The Charter Review Commission is scheduled to meet
on a regular basis until its sunset date of August 12, 2022.
If any individual, group,
or organization has a desire to comment on the Charter or offer any amendments, you may
appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public Comment at any of the scheduled
meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public, there were three adopted amendments
to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were: Charter Amendments Affecting
Municipalities (Section 1.8), Citizens process for advising the County Commission (Section
2.9.10), and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter amendment (Section 7.4.2).
Further information can be found at:
http://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommission/CountyCharter/ReviewCommission2021- 2022
In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate in the
proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at
(321) 301-4438.
Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the County hereby advises the
public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Charter Review
Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she will
need a record of the proceedings; and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to
ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not
constitute consent by the County for the introduction or admission into evidence of
otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals
not otherwise allowed by law.
2/10/2022
Water Bath and Pressure Canning Class Available for March
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about the basics of canning! This hands-on
class will focus on two canning methods, water bath canning, and pressure canning. This
class fills up fast so sign up today! You will be able to take your food home, so please
bring a box with you as the jars will still be hot. All other materials are provided in
class. This class is on March 5, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and costs $35. Our
canning classes are held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 8
people. Advance registration is required. Registration ends on March 1, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3GFwtEl
For more information, please call
us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
2/8/2022
Dive Into the World of Tabletop Gaming This Spring Break
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Is your child a little bit of a history buff? Would they like
to learn a new hobby? Then consider enrolling them in Brevard County 4-H this spring break
as we jump into the tabletop miniature game, Flames of War, to learn about history!
History Through Wargaming is a week-long camp perfect for children ages 12-18 years old.
During this camp, they will learn how to build, paint, and play a miniature tabletop game.
Materials such as terrain, models, and rules will be provided. Each camper will receive
one model to learn building and painting techniques and will be able to take it home after
the camp ends.
This camp will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa every
day between March 14 and March 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets for this camp are $25,
advance registration is required. Ticket sales end March 7 at 9 p.m.
If you are not a
current 4-H member, you will need to enroll in Brevard County 4-H prior to attending camp.
Instructions on how to enroll will be provided.
Register: https://bit.ly/3J51e6W
For more information, please contact Keith Newman at keith.newman@ufl.edu or (321)
633-1702
10th Annual Pioneer Day at Sams House
Join us for our 10th Annual Pioneer Day
Saturday, February 12th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We are back after taking last year off due to the pandemic. This yearly event is held at
both Sams House/Pine Island Conservation Area and at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in north
Merritt Island. Celebrating the early settlers of Merritt Island at these two historic
sites will take you back in time through art, music, food, presentations, archaeology, and
nature. Free shuttle buses ferry attendees between the two sites which are a mile apart.
Parking is provided at both Sams House and at Saint Lukes A parking donation of $2 is
suggested.
Events at Sams House/Pine Island include:
Florida living
history demonstrations and educational exhibits that include archaeology and
anthropology, historic reenactors, encampments with artifacts on display, and spinning
wool demonstrations Live music throughout the day by Celery City String Band, Pine Trio,
and Boylston Fish
A Pioneer “parade” throughout the grounds at 11
am, led by drum and fife, of those dressed in historic attire.
Local
exhibitors: Brevard’s historical societies, Field Manor, Lawndale, Green Gables,
Linders Wayback Machines, Space Coast Audubon Society, Florida Native Plant Society,
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation, Save The
Manatee Club, Brevard Zoo-Restore Our Shores, Keep Brevard Beautiful, Brevard Backyard
Beekeepers, Space Coast League of Women Voters, Brevard Veterans Memorial Center and
others
Crafts fair and farmer’s market vendors: The Green Marketplace,
Spade and Trowel Garden Club, Pine Away Baskets, and others Pine Island guided nature
trail hikes throughout the day 1888 Sams House tours with rarely seen antiques on display
Pine Island Preservation Society tent with vintage pins, doilies, pioneer bonnets, hiking
sticks, nature-themed t-shirts, note cards, postcards, and gifts for sale Children’s
crafts and games: Hay Dive, Steer Roping, Cornhusk Dolls, “Cow” Milking, and
giant Tic Tac Toe Heidi’s Miniature Goat Petting Farm until 1 pm Food trucks and
kettle corn!
About Sams House at Pine Island:
The Sams House at Pine Island
is a historical complex owned and operated by the Brevard County Environmentally
Endangered Lands Program. The 1875 Sams Cabin onsite is the oldest standing home in
Brevard County. A larger 1888 two-story home is also onsite. John Sams, a citrus-grower
and the first Superintendent of Brevard County Schools built both houses. Sams House is
located at 6195 N. Tropical Trail, ½ mile west of SR 3 and 5 miles north of SR 528.
For more information, call Sams House at (321) 449-4720.
About St. Luke’s
Episcopal Church:
The historic chapel on site was built in 1888 with the help of
Sams, LaRoche, and Porcher families. Many early pioneers, including John Sams, are buried
in the church’s cemetery. The church is located at 5555 N. Tropical Trail, just 1.1
miles south of Sams House at Pine Island. For information visit our website at
http://www.stlukesmi.org.
2/8/2022
Join Us for a Public Speaking & Demonstration Workshop
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Public speaking is a great skill to develop because it comes in
handy all throughout life! However, it can be intimidating, and many of us don't know
where to start. Join Brevard County 4-H for a Public Speaking & Demonstration
Workshop where kids will learn how to research, write, and present a blue-ribbon quality
speech or demonstration! Participants will also learn some basic tips, participate in fun
activities, and practice their public speaking and communication skills.
This youth
workshop is free to attend and will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa on
February 10 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Advance registration is required.
To register,
please visit: https://bit.ly/3IZAJA3
For more information, please call us at (321)
633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
2/8/2022
Complete Your Hunter Safety Requirements Today!
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Learn the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to become a
safe hunter! Our Hunter Safety Class is perfect for new and returning hunters of all ages.
This class is hands-on and offered to students who have completed the online portion of
the course. This class is free and will be held at the American Police Hall of Fame in
Titusville on February 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make sure to bring your online completion
certificate and note-taking materials! Youth under 18 need a signed parent permission
form, and those under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.
To take the online
portion, please visit myfwc.com to choose the right course for you.
Register for our
in-person class here: https://bit.ly/3okruCr
For more information, please contact Gus
Koerner at (321) 633-1702 ext. 52320 or email him at gkoerner@ufl.edu
Location
address: 6350 Horizon Drive, Titusville, FL 32780
1/20/2022
Cooking in an Instant & Air Frying Class Now Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL— Do you want to learn how to make delicious recipes using a pressure
cooker or an air fryer? Then join us for our next Cooking in an Instant & Air Frying
class! This cooking class is a fun hands-on experience where you can learn four new
recipes for your pressure cooker and air fryer. The recipes for this class are inspired by
Asian cuisine, featuring egg rolls, fried rice, and more! We will be hosting this
class at the UF/IFAS Extension office in Cocoa on February 10, 2022, with two timeslots to
choose from, space is limited to 12 people per slot. Materials are provided in class, and
you will be able to eat what you make! Tickets are $15 per person and registration ends on
February 7 at 5 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3qMP64u
For more
information, please call (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
1/18/2022
Jams and Jellies Canning Class Available for February
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about making your own jams and jellies! This
hands-on class will focus on the canning and preserving process of jams and jellies. You
will be able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as the jars will still
be hot. All other materials are provided in class. This class is on February 15,
2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and costs $35. Our canning classes are held at the UF/IFAS
Extension Office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 8 people. This class fills up fast so sign
up today! Advance registration is required. Registration ends on February 10, 2022, at 5
p.m.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3r8co3H
For more
information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
1/15/2022
Valentine’s Day Themed Charcuterie Board Class Open for Registration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Spend an evening having fun while learning how to mix cheeses,
meats, fruits, and more to build a Valentine’s Day-themed charcuterie board! In this
class, we will teach you how to create your own charcuterie board to share with others.
You will also be able to take home a mini cheese board! If you register as a couple, you
will only receive one mini cheese board. However, a limited amount will be available to
purchase for $15 after the class. This class is on February 8, 2022, from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. and costs $40 for individuals and $55 for couples. Please purchase a ticket
upgrade to register as a couple. This class will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office
in Cocoa. Space is limited to 20 people. Advance registration is required. Ticket sales
end on February 3, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite today:
https://bit.ly/3Gn0VDL
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or
email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
1/12/2022
Water Bath and Pressure Canning Class Available for February
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about the basics of canning! This hands-on
class will focus on two canning methods, water bath canning, and pressure canning. You
will be able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as the jars will still
be hot. All other materials are provided in class.
This class is on February 1, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and costs $35. Our canning
classes are held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 8 people.
This class fills up fast so sign up today! Advance registration is required. Registration
ends on January 27, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3FeyNRS
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
1/7/2022
UF/IFAS Extension Services Offering Child Safety Seat Checks
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Parents and guardians are invited to bring their children
and their car seats to be checked for proper selection, installation, and fit. Child
safety seats will be available at a reduced cost for those in need. Must present proof of
enrollment in WIC, Medicaid, Florida Access Benefits, or Healthy Start services to receive
a seat.
Child safety seat checks are available by appointment on Wednesdays and
Fridays. Appointments are free and will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa.
To book your appointment, please call (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
1/7/2022
RESCHEDULED: Environmentally Endangered Lands
Selection and Management Committee Meets January 21
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands
(EEL) Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of
County Commissioners, will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022, at
the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend.
The Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory
committee to the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the
acquisition and ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL
Program nature sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Members of the public may also
participate in the meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access
Information:
Zoom Webinar
Or One tap mobile :
US: +19292056099,,87022572097#
or +13017158592,,87022572097#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a
number based on your current location): US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312
626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 870 2257
2097
International numbers available: International Numbers Available
Any
questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Amy Rivera at (321) 255-4466 or
email Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by
this board, agency, or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered
at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that,
for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence
upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations
or an interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321)
255-4466.
1/4/2022
2021-2022 Charter Review Commission to Examine Home Rule Charter
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 5 p.m. on
Thursday, Jan. 6, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 3rd Floor, Florida
Room, Viera, Florida. The Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six
years a Charter Review Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing
Charter. The Charter Review Commission is made up of 15 members, three appointees from
each of the Brevard County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The
Commission has elected Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
The Charter Review Commission is
scheduled to meet on a regular basis until its sunset date of Aug. 12, 2022.
If any
individual, group or organization have a desire to comment on the Charter or offer any
amendments, you may appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public Comment at
any of the scheduled meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public there were three
adopted amendments to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were: Charter
Amendments Affecting Municipalities (Section 1.8),Citizens process for advising the County
Commission (Section 2.9.10) and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter amendment
(Section 7.4.2).
Future Charter Review Commission meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and
video recordings will be posted on the Brevard County Government website at the following
page: https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx . All meetings are open to the public.
Further information can be found at:
http://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommission/CountyCharter/ReviewCommission2021-2022
In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate in the
proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at
(321) 301-4438.
1/4/2022
Brevard County Sees Growing Demand for COVID-19 Testing/Monoclonal
Treatment
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Growing demand has led to longer lines and extended wait times
at Brevard County Emergency Management-supported COVID-19 testing and monoclonal treatment
sites, prompting recommendations to bring along a good book, snacks and plenty of
patience. In just the past four to five weeks the number of COVID-19 cases in Brevard
County has jumped from 50 per 100,000 to 814.6 per 100,000, which ranks among the highest
rate of positive COVID-19 test results since the pandemic started. The number of tests
being administered has more than doubled in just the past week, leading to extended wait
times in some locations. Even with the increased demand, however, there is more testing
available now in the county than at any point previously during the pandemic.
It is
recommended that those seeking a COVID-19 test exercise patience and to consider bringing
along a good book to read and something to snack on while you wait. It’s also
recommended to make sure your vehicle has plenty of gas in the tank.
COVID-19 tests
are available here:
- Florida Department of Health-Brevard (walk-up site): 2555
Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (no appointment required;
walk-ins welcome)
- Parrish Medical Center (drive-thru site): 951 N.
Washington Ave., Titusville. Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. . (appointments preferred;
walk-ins welcome)
- Rockledge City Center (drive-thru site): 920 Barton Blvd.,
Rockledge. Testing Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (pre-registration recommended; walk-ins
welcome)
- West Melbourne Community park (walk-up site): 3000 Minton Road, West
Melbourne. Testing Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (use Fell Road entrance to park.
Pre-registration is recommended; walk-ins welcome)
Monoclonal antibody
treatment is also available at Rockledge City Center for those who can provide
positive test results. This treatment is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment,
visit patientportalfl.com .
1/3/2022
Environmentally Endangered Lands Selection and Management Committee Meets January
21
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022, at
the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend.
The Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory
committee to the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the
acquisition and ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL
Program nature sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Members of the public may also
participate in the meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access
Information:
Zoom Webinar
Or One tap mobile :
US: +19292056099,,87022572097#
or +13017158592,,87022572097#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a
number based on your current location): US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312
626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 870 2257
2097
International numbers available: International Numbers Available
Any
questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Amy Rivera at (321) 255-4466 or
email Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by
this board, agency, or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered
at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that,
for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence
upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations
or an interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321)
255-4466.
1/3/2022
Spots Still Available in Charcuterie Board Class
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Do you like having breakfast for dinner? So do we! There are
spots still available in our upcoming breakfast-themed charcuterie board class.
Registration for this class has also been extended to January 7, 2022. Spend an
evening having fun while learning how to mix cheeses, meats, fruits, and more to build a
breakfast-themed charcuterie board! In this class, we will teach you how to create your
own charcuterie board to share with others. You will also be able to take home a mini
cheese board! If you register as a couple, you will only receive one mini cheese board.
However, a limited amount will be available to purchase for $15 after the class.
This
class is on January 11, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and costs $40 for individuals and $55
for couples. Please purchase a ticket upgrade to register as a couple. Cash and check
payments are also accepted. This class will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in
Cocoa. Space is limited to 20 people. Advance registration is required. Ticket sales end
on January 7, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite today: https://bit.ly/31YG9e6
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
1/3/2022
Brevard County Sees Growing Demand for COVID-19 Testing/Monoclonal Treatment
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Growing demand has led to longer lines and extended wait times
at Brevard County Emergency Management-supported COVID-19 testing and monoclonal treatment
sites, prompting recommendations to bring along a good book, snacks and plenty of
patience. In just the past four to five weeks the number of COVID-19 cases in Brevard
County has jumped from 50 per 100,000 to 814.6 per 100,000, which ranks among the highest
rate of positive COVID-19 test results since the pandemic started. The number of tests
being administered has more than doubled in just the past week, leading to extended wait
times in some locations. Even with the increased demand, however, there is more testing
available now in the county than at any point previously during the pandemic.
It is
recommended that those seeking a COVID-19 test exercise patience and to consider bringing
along a good book to read and something to snack on while you wait. It’s also
recommended to make sure your vehicle has plenty of gas in the tank.
COVID-19 tests
are available here:
- Florida Department of Health-Brevard (walk-up site):
2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (appointments
preferred; walk-ins welcome)
- Parrish Medical Center (drive-thru site): 951
N. Washington Ave., Titusville. Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. . (appointments preferred;
walk-ins welcome)
- Rockledge City Center (drive-thru site): 920 Barton Blvd.,
Rockledge. Testing Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (pre-registration recommended; walk-ins
welcome)
- West Melbourne Community park (walk-up site): 3000 Minton Road, West
Melbourne. Testing Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (use Fell Road entrance to park.
Pre-registration is recommended; walk-ins welcome)
Monoclonal antibody treatment is also available at Rockledge City Center for those who can
provide positive test results. This treatment is by appointment only. To schedule an
appointment, visit patientportalfl.com .
January 2022 Events at Sams House at Pine Island
Guided Hike
Sunday, January 9th, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join our Master
Naturalist, Mark Prynoski on a hike through the Cruickshank Sanctuary.
Please wear
closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a hat and bring water. Registration is
required. Please call to sign up. Pioneer Story Time
Tuesday,
January 11th, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
This month we will be reading “This
Amazing Place Where the Sea Meets the Land”
by Melinda Donnelly, Linda Walters,
and Joshua Sacks.
Recommended for 6 and under. Registration is required. Please call
to sign up.
Reptiles & Amphibians
Saturday, January 15th, 10:30
AM – 12:00 PM
Learn about some of Florida’s common reptiles and
amphibians through crafts and games.
Then go on a hike to see how many we can
find.
Recommended for ages 5-12. Registration is required.
Frontier
School: Buddy Biologists - Flora
Friday, January 21st, 10:30 AM – 12:00
PM
Learn how each part of the plant functions. Find out how native plants were used in
the past, and how important they still are to us today.
Please call to sign up.
Registration opens January 3rd.
Bring your own Kayak
Thursday, January
27th, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet up at Thousand Islands Conservation Area for our
monthly water tour. Registration is required.
Please call to sign up. 599 Ramp Road,
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
Owl Pellet Dissection
Saturday, January 29th, 10:30
AM – 12:00 PM
Ever wonder what owls eat? Find out when you dissect your very own
owl pellet.
Learn about the owls you can find at Sams House.
Registration is
required.
Scavenger Hunt
Every Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Stop by
the 1888 house to pick up your nature hunt. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds.
House and Cabin Tour
Every Thursday and Saturday at 3:00 PM
Tour the inside
of Brevard County’s oldest standing home (1875) and the adjacent 1888 Florida
Vernacular style home to learn about the Sams Family.
The Sams House at Pine Island
Conservation Area was created and is managed under Brevard County’s Environmentally
Endangered Lands Program referendum. The Program was established by voters in 1990 and
reaffirmed in 2004 to protect and preserve the rich biological diversity and native
species of Brevard County for future generations.
6195 North Tropical Trail
Merritt Island, FL, 32953
321-499-4720
1/2/2022
North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets January 13, 2022
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. ---The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 13, 2022. The meeting will be held in
the Brevard Room, located at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to
attend. You may also join the meeting via tele-conference: Dial-in number (US): (978)
990-5482 - Access code: 6250588#. The Brevard Room is located in the building on the
north side of the parking lot behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For
questions or Public Comment, please call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a
person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of this proceeding
and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, for the record includes testimony and
evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based – Section 286.105, Florida
Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding
should notice Parks and Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by
contacting Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
2021
12/30/2021
2021-2022 Charter Review Commission to Examine Home Rule Charter
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the
2021-2022 Brevard County Charter Review Commission which will be held at 5 p.m. on
Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at the Brevard County Government Center, Building C, 3rd Floor,
Florida Room, Viera, Florida.
The Brevard County Home Rule Charter requires that every six years a Charter Review
Commission be appointed for the purposes of reviewing the existing Charter. The Charter
Review Commission is made up of 15 members, three appointees from each of the Brevard
County Commissioners to represent their Commission Districts. The Commission has elected
Mike Haridopolos as the Chair.
The Charter Review Commission is scheduled to meet on a regular basis until its sunset
date of Aug. 12, 2022.
If any individual, group or organization have a desire to comment on the Charter or
offer any amendments, you may appear before the Charter Review Commission during Public
Comment at any of the scheduled meetings. Due to input and proposals from the public there
were three adopted amendments to the charter in November of 2010. Those items were:
Charter Amendments Affecting Municipalities (Section 1.8),Citizens process for advising
the County Commission (Section 2.9.10) and Analysis of fiscal impact or proposed charter
amendment (Section 7.4.2).
Future Charter Review Commission meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and video recordings
will be posted on the Brevard County Government website at the following page:
https://brevardfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx . All meetings are open to the public.
Further information can be found at:
http://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommission/CountyCharter/ReviewCommission2021-2022
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida
Statutes, persons needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate in the
proceedings, please notify Melissa Brandt no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at
(321) 301-4438.
12/30/2021
Brevard County-Supported COVID-19 Test Sites Closed Dec. 31/Jan. 1
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – COVID-19 testing sites supported by the Florida Department
of Health in Brevard, Parrish Medical Center and Brevard County Emergency Management will
be closed Friday, Dec. 31, and Saturday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year's Holiday.
Here are the daily operational hours for testing sites, including planned holiday
closings:
- Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville:
Appointment-only testing is available Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This site will be
closed Friday, Dec. 31, and Saturday, Jan. 1.
- Rockledge City Center, 920 Barton
Blvd., Rockledge: Testing and monoclonal treatment are available Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. This site will be closed Friday Dec. 31 and Saturday, Jan. 1.
- DOH-Brevard,
2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera: No appointment necessary and vaccinations are
available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This site will be closed Friday, Dec.
31, and Saturday, Jan. 1.
- West Melbourne Community Park, 3000 Minton Road, West
Melbourne: Testing is available Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This site will be closed
Friday, Dec. 31, and Saturday, Jan. 1.
12/29/2021
Pickling Process Canning Class Available for January
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about making your own pickles! This hands-on
class will focus on the canning and pickling process of cucumbers and more. You will be
able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as the jars will still be hot.
All other materials are provided in class. This class is on Monday, January 24, 2022,
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and costs $35. Our canning classes are held at the UF/IFAS Extension
Office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 8 people. This class fills up fast so sign-up today!
Advance registration is required. Registration ends on January 19, 2022, at 5 pm.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3lRasKV
For more information, please call us at
(321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
12/27/2021
Lines and Wait Times Show Marked Increase at Brevard County COVID-19 Test Sites
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Residents and visitors to Brevard County COVID-19 testing
sites are being asked to exercise patience as long lines and subsequent wait times –
nearly two hours in some instances on Monday -- have resulted from the latest surge in
COVID cases. Within the past week, the Florida Department of Health has reported a
nearly quadruple spike in the number of positive COVID-19 tests in Brevard County, from 50
per 100,000 the previous week, to 199 per 100,000 as of the latest update from FDOH this
past Friday, Dec. 24. Those increasing numbers have prompted an increase in the demand for
testing. The number of people waiting at the four Brevard County Emergency
Management-supported test sites on Monday were significantly longer than the previous
week. What’s being seen in Brevard County mirrors the spike experienced statewide in
the number of COVID-19 cases. Brevard County is currently classified as a community of
high transmission of the virus.
Recommendations to protect yourself from becoming
infected by COVID-19 have changed little since the pandemic first began in 2020: Wash your
hands frequently, social distance, wear facial coverings, stay home if you’re sick,
and get vaccinated or, if you have been vaccinated, follow through by getting a booster
shot.
Local testing is keeping up with demand, but people are experiencing longer wait
times.
COVID-19 tests are available here:
- Florida Department of
Health-Brevard (walk-up site): 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. Appointment-only
testing site Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Parrish Medical Center (drive-thru
site): 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. Appointment-only testing Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
- Rockledge City Center (drive-thru site): 920 Barton Blvd., Rockledge.
Testing Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (pre-registration recommended; walk-ins
welcome)
- West Melbourne Community park (walk-up site): 3000 Minton Road, West
Melbourne. Testing Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (use Fell Road entrance to park.
Pre-registration is recommended; walk-ins welcome)
Monoclonal antibody treatment is also available at Rockledge City Center for those who can
provide positive test results. This treatment is by appointment only. To schedule an
appointment, visit patientportalfl.com .
12/23/2021
COVID-19: Monoclonal Treatment Site is Appointment-Only; No Walk-Ups Accepted
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – An appointment is required for individuals seeking COVID-19
monoclonal treatment therapy available at Rockledge City Center. Reminder: Treatments are
appointment-only and available only to those who are COVID-19 positive and show proof of a
COVID-positive test result. Monoclonal treatment is available through a private
contractor, CDR Health, working in partnership with Brevard County Emergency Management.
The announcement of appointment-only treatments marks a change of operations that have
been in place since mid-August when Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the antibody therapy
treatment would be available in Brevard County, and patients diagnosed with COVID-19 or
were considered high risk if infected could receive the treatment at Kiwanis Island Park
on Merritt Island. That site closed earlier this month and relocated to the Rockledge
City Center, 920 Barton Blvd., in Rockledge.
Appointments for monoclonal therapy can
be made at https://t.co/GxsUgkIJMG . Treatments are available at no cost to patients,
though insurance information will be requested.
Hours of operation at the Rockledge
City Center are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. However, due to the upcoming holidays,
the monoclonal treatment site will be closed for treatment and COVID-19 testing on the
following dates: Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.
Jams and Jellies Canning Class Available for January
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about making your own jams and jellies! This
hands-on class will focus on the canning and preserving process of jams and jellies. You
will be able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as the jars will still
be hot. All other materials are provided in class. This class is on Monday, January
25, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and costs $35. Our canning classes are held at the UF/IFAS
Extension Office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 8 people. This class fills up fast so sign
up today! Advance registration is required. Registration ends on January 20, 2022, at 5
p.m.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3dw7VBf
For more information, please
call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
Register Today for Our Horseshoe Crab Watch Skills Workshop
BREVARD, FL – Join us to practice the skills needed to conduct Florida Horseshoe
Crab Program Surveys! During this workshop, you will practice four different skills that
are necessary to conduct nesting surveys. You will also learn about the schedule for the
spring 2022 survey season. New volunteers are welcome! If you are interested, please
make sure to complete the online training, available on the Eventbrite page, before
attending your session.
This free workshop will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension
Office in Cocoa on January 20th, 2022. There are three different session times to choose
from, please plan on being at the session for approximately 1.5 hours. Staff will be
available to answer any questions that you may have.
Register on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/3pcVIbm
Questions? Please contact Holly Abeels via email at
habeels@ufl.edu or via phone at 321-633-1702 x52333
Volunteers Needed for Oyster Prism Building Workshop
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Lend us a hand on MLK weekend for our second oyster prism
building workshop! These oyster prisms are plastic-free structures that will become part
of the living shoreline at McNabb Park and MRC Lagoon House. Oysters can attach to them
and grow so that they can filter and clean the water in the Banana River Lagoon! This
workshop is on January 14 and 15, 2022, with morning and afternoon sessions to choose
from. It will be held at the City of Cocoa Beach Public Works. There are no fees
associated with this volunteer opportunity. This workshop will be outside and very
hands-on, so please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting concrete on. Snacks
and water will be provided.
Register at: https://bit.ly/3q8WSUs
For questions,
please call (321) 868-3219 or email info@cityofcocoabeach.com
Location address: 1600
Minutemen Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
12/18/2021
Breakfast Themed Charcuterie Board Class Open for Registration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Spend an evening having fun while learning how to mix cheeses,
meats, fruits, and more to build a breakfast-themed charcuterie board! In this class, we
will teach you how to create your own charcuterie board to share with others. You will
also be able to take home a mini cheese board! If you register as a couple, you will only
receive one mini cheese board. However, a limited amount will be available to purchase
for $15 after the class. This class is on January 11, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and
costs $40 for individuals and $55 for couples. Please purchase a ticket upgrade to
register as a couple. This class will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa.
Space is limited to 20 people. Advance registration is required. Ticket sales end on
January 6, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite today: https://bit.ly/31YG9e6
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
12/17/2021
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program: Malabar Scrub Sanctuary
Restoration Plan Public Forum
BREVARD, FL. -- A public forum to gather public input on the scrub habitat restoration
plan at the Malabar Scrub Sanctuary will be held on Tuesday, January 18th at 6:30 p.m. at
the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. Members of the public may also
participate in the meeting through an online Zoom webinar.
Zoom Webinar
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Telephone:
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Numbers Available
The EEL Program will be furthering its efforts to improve the
habitat conditions for the Florida Scrub-Jay at the Malabar Scrub Sanctuary. This work
will involve the removal of trees where habitat conditions are not suitable to support
scrub-jay populations. The Florida Scrub-Jay requires an open landscape of low scrub-oak
vegetation and reasonably open adjacent pine flatwoods to maintain food resources and
breeding success. Read more about this project at Malabar Scrub Sanctuary Restoration
Plan.
12/15/2021
Water Bath and Pressure Canning Class Available for January
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about the basics of canning! This hands-on
class will focus on two canning methods, water bath canning and pressure canning. You will
be able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as the jars will still be
hot. All other materials are provided in class.
This class is on Monday, January 10,
2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and costs $35. Our canning classes are held at the UF/IFAS
Extension Office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 8 people. This class fills up fast so sign
up today! Advance registration is required. Registration ends on January 5, 2022, at 5
p.m.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3Gi2It6
For more information, please
call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
12/15/2021
Brevard County COVID-19 Update Planned Friday (Dec. 17) on Facebook Live/YouTube
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Officials with Brevard County Emergency Management, Brevard
County Public Safety, and Florida Department of Health-Brevard will hold a Facebook Live
and YouTube event at 11 a.m. Friday on Brevard County Government and Brevard County
Emergency Management Facebook/YouTube pages to provide residents and members of the media
an end-of-year update on COVID-19 cases in the county, along with current pandemic status
and a related outlook for 2022. Friday’s live event will be similar to previous
updates in which officials from the various entities, along with representatives from
Brevard County Housing and Human Services and Brevard Public Schools, provide updates and
answer viewing audience questions that are posted on Facebook during the course of the
live event.
The program typically lasts a half-hour but, depending on participation,
can be expanded to answer as many questions as possible.
Friday’s event will
also include information on where COVID-19 testing is currently available, as well as
where monoclonal treatment therapy can be obtained if you are diagnosed with the illness
or are considered high risk if infected.
Please join us at 11 a.m. on Facebook at
Brevard County Emergency Management, or on YouTube at @SCGTV499.
12/11/2021
Sign-Up Today for Our Free Child Passenger Safety Seminar
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us for another Child Passenger Safety Seminar! This
seminar is perfect for parents or caretakers to learn about correct selection,
installation, and use of child restraints. Plus, you will learn how child restraints work
to protect children. The next seminar will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in
Cocoa on January 11, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is free to attend. Mothers in
need of a seat will be able to purchase a convertible car seat (can be installed both
rear-facing and forward-facing and remains in the car) at a reduced cost at the end of the
class! Must present proof of enrollment in WIC, Medicaid, Florida Access Benefits, or
Healthy Start services to receive a seat.
Pre-registration is required, please visit
Eventbrite to learn more: https://bit.ly/2Z13Zon
For more information, please call us
at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
12/10/2021
COVID-19 Monoclonal Treatment Site Opens at Rockledge City Center
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – A COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment site will begin
operations today, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Rockledge City Center, 920 Barton Blvd.,
Rockledge. The Rockledge City Center is located at the intersection of Barton and
Fiske boulevards. Monoclonal treatments are available under event tents in the southwest
corner of the Rockledge City Center parking lot.
The site replaces a monoclonal
treatment and COVID-19 testing site formerly located at Kiwanis Island Park on Merritt
Island. It closed operations on Wednesday.
Hours of operation for the Rockledge City
Center site are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Testing is not currently available at
this site, but plans are to include COVID-19 testing at a later date to be determined.
Monoclonal therapy is for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 or considered high risk if
infected and weight at least 88 pounds or more. Appointments for monoclonal therapy can be
made at www.patientportalfl.com and walk-ups are still being accepted. Treatments are
available at no cost to patients, though insurance information will be requested.
Monoclonal antibodies help the immune system recognize and respond effectively to the
virus. According to treatment guidelines, they should be administered as soon as possible
after diagnosis.
12/8/2021
Get Involved With Your Community in Our Citizens Academy Class
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Come learn about your county in the coolest civics class you
will ever take! Citizens Academy is an interactive 7-week course where you will learn how
the county develops a budget, paves roads, trains employees, maintains parks, cares for
our natural resources, and so much more. This course also provides you with the skills and
tools needed to become leaders in creating strong, sustainable, and livable communities.
You will have the chance to ask county department directors and/or their staff about what
they do, how they get it done, and what the future holds.
This course also aims to
promote open lines of communication between citizens and county staff, as well as assist
in providing a clear, realistic understanding of county government and how it functions.
This course is free and classes meet at various locations throughout the county every
Thursday beginning February 3 and ending March 17, 2022. Class starts at 9 a.m. and ends
no later than 3 p.m.
Lunch will be provided on the last day/graduation day of class.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3HJi3oe
For more information, please call
(321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
12/6/2021
Join the Health First Mayors’ Fitness Challenge Today
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Local mayors all over Brevard County are challenging their
citizens to a little healthy competition! The Health First Mayors’ Fitness Challenge
is a free 8-week challenge designed to promote health and wellness in your community.
Families, neighbors, and co-workers are encouraged to participate together to track their
minutes of exercise. There will be random drawings held each week for participants
that report their minutes. Adults over the age of 18 may also choose to join “The
Great Weight-Off Competition.” Two cash prizes will be awarded at the end of the
challenge.
Registration for the Mayors’ Fitness Challenge opens today, December
6, 2021. Registration is open throughout the challenge, but if you register before January
3, 2022, you will be eligible to receive a free T-shirt and will be able to participate in
the Great Weight Off Competition.
Be sure to attend the kick-off event on Saturday,
January 29, 2022, inside Viera Regional Park!
To register, please visit:
https://tinyurl.com/43zszjp8
For more information, please visit the 2022 Health First Mayors’ Fitness
Challenge Facebook page.
12/2/2021
Holiday Hours for Harry T. & Harriett V. Moore Cultural Center
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - The Holiday Hours for the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural
Center will be changed for the first three weeks of December. The Center will be
participating in the 2nd Annual Tour of Historic Homes event with the Museum of Brevard
(MOB). Hours will be as follows: (December 1, 2021 through December 20, 2021)
- Monday - Closed
- Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday- 10 a.m. -
2 p.m. - Annual Tour of Historic Homes (Guests must have a ticket to participate)
- Sunday - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Annual Tour of Historic Homes (Guests must have a ticket
to participate)
For questions or more information, call the North Area Operations office at 321-264-5105.
12/1/2021
Parks and Recreation Hosts North Pole
Calling Event
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Surprise your child with a special treat this Holiday Season!
Brevard County Parks and Recreation has once again made special arrangements for Santa to
call your child from his headquarters at the North Pole. Approximate calling schedule
is 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14th and Wednesday, December 15th.
There is
no charge for this service.
Please remember that Santa will place the call. North Pole
Operators will not accept any incoming calls. Forms must be received by Friday, December
10th.
For more information or to request a form, please contact Jena Williams at (321)
633-1874 or Jena.Williams@brevardfl.gov
12/1/2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Outreach Events Planned at Brevard County
Libraries
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Emergency Management, in partnership with
Brevard County Libraries, the Department of Health-Brevard, and Health Heroes, will hold a
series of COVID-19 vaccination outreach events throughout the county beginning Dec. 7 for
children ages 5 and older. While targeted specifically to increase vaccine access for
children, vaccines will also be made available for adults seeking a first dose or second
dose and boosters. The Pfizer vaccine, which has been approved for children ages 5 to 17
and adults 18 and older, will be available as well as Moderna and Johnson & Johnson
for adults.=
Here is where vaccinations can be obtained (Parents or guardians must
accompany a child):
- Catherine Schweinsberg Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa:
first dose available Tuesday, Dec. 7, noon to 7:30 p.m.; second dose available Tuesday,
Jan. 4, noon to 7:30 p.m.
- Palm Bay Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay:
first dose available Wednesday, Dec. 15, noon to 7:30 p.m.; second dose available
Wednesday, Jan. 12, noon to 7:30 p.m.
- Franklin T. DeGroodt Public Library, 6475
Minton Road, Palm Bay: first dose available Thursday, Dec. 16, noon to 7:30 p.m.; second
dose available Thursday, Jan. 13, noon to 7:30 p.m.
- Port St. John Library,
6500 Carole Ave., Cocoa: first dose available Friday, Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; second
dose available Friday, Jan. 14, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Eau Gallie Library, 1521
Pineapple Ave., Melbourne: first dose available Monday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;
second dose available Thursday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Vaccines continue to be available for those ages 5 and up at many health care clinics and
pharmacy locations throughout Brevard County. Visit www.Vaccines.gov to find the most
convenient site.
11/30/2021
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program: Malabar Scrub Sanctuary
Restoration Project Public Webinar
BREVARD, FL. -- A public webinar will be held on
Thursday, December 9th at 6:30p.m. to provide information on the scrub habitat restoration
work at the Malabar Scrub Sanctuary. Zoom Webinar
Or One tap mobile : US:
+19292056099,,86426410822# or +13017158592,,86426410822#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for
higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 929 205 6099 or
+1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248
7799 Webinar ID: 864 2641 0822
International Numbers Available
Beginning December
2021, the EEL Program will be furthering its efforts to improve the habitat conditions for
the Florida Scrub-Jay at the Malabar Scrub Sanctuary. This work will involve the removal
of trees where habitat conditions are not suitable to support scrub-jay populations. The
Florida Scrub-Jay requires an open landscape of low scrub-oak vegetation and reasonably
open adjacent pine flatwoods in order to maintain food resources and breeding success.
Read more about this project at Malabar Scrub Sanctuary Restoration Project.
11/29/2021
New Dates Added for Budgeting: Smart Choices, Smart Money Class
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – More dates have been added for our Budgeting: Smart Choices,
Smart Money class! This class is perfect for anyone wanting to improve their financial
management skills. Learn money-saving strategies, effective budgeting methods, and more.
It's time to take control of your money! Our next class is on December 13, 2021, from
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is held at the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office in Cocoa.
The cost of this class is $10.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/2YlpiAv
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
11/29/2021
ROAD CLOSURE ANNOUNCED FOR DEC. 11 – COCOA/ROCKLEDGE HOLIDAY
PARADE
COCOA/ROCKLEDGE, FL. – Brevard County Parks and Recreation in conjunction with the
City of Rockledge and the City of Cocoa Police Departments will begin closing select
streets starting at 1 p.m., until approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 for
the Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parade. The route begins at Rockledge High School and
heads north on Florida Avenue before taking a slight right on Brevard Avenue near Oak
Street. Continuing north, the route turns right at Maryland Avenue, then takes a left
heading north on Delannoy Avenue. The route concludes by taking a right on Harrison Street
where the parade ends in the parking lot of Lee Wenner Park. Traffic will be re-routed to
alternate routes in the area. Motorists wishing to drive through the area are cautioned to
allow extra time. Pedestrians are also encouraged to exercise cautioned along the parade
route.
For additional information about the parades, please call 321-633-1874. If you
wish to participate in the parade, applications are available upon request; call
321-633-1874 or email Rhonda.McConnell@brevardfl.gov.
11/23/2021
New Dates Added for Child Passenger Safety Seminar
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – More dates have been added for our Child Passenger Safety
Seminar! This seminar is perfect for parents or caretakers wanting to learn about correct
selection, installation, and use of child restraints. Plus, you will learn how child
restraints work to protect children. The next seminar will be held at the UF/IFAS
Extension Office in Cocoa on December 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to
attend. Mothers in need of a seat will be able to purchase a convertible car seat (can
be installed both rear-facing and forward-facing and remains in the car) at a reduced cost
at the end of the class! Must present proof of enrollment in WIC, Medicaid, Florida Access
Benefits, or Healthy Start services to receive a seat.
Pre-registration is required,
please visit Eventbrite to learn more: https://bit.ly/2Z13Zon
For more information,
please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
11/18/2021
Flying WILD & Aquatic WILD Workshop Now Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Are you a 4-H or youth group volunteer, teacher, or
environmental educator? Then come join Brevard County 4-H for a Flying WILD and Aquatic
WILD workshop! Flying WILD and Aquatic WILD are part of an environmental curriculum that
uses wildlife to teach about personal action, habitats, human-wildlife conflict, and much
more.\ By attending this workshop, you will receive hands-on training in both
programs, a chance to win fun door prizes, and you will leave with a hard copy of the
Flying WILD and Aquatic WILD curriculum books. This workshop is free and will be held at
the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa on December 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please
dress to spend time outdoors and bring a water bottle and bag lunch.
Register on
Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/2Z1BqaI
For more information or questions, please contact
Andrea Lazzari, 4-H Agent, at a.lazzari11@ufl.edu or call (321) 633-1702
11/17/2021
COCOA/ROCKLEDGE HOLIDAY PARADE - DECEMBER 11, 2021
COCOA/ROCKLEDGE, FL. – Brevard County Parks and Recreation announces their holiday
parade for Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 2 p.m. The parade begins at Rockledge High
School at 2 p.m. and heads north on Florida Avenue before taking a slight right on Brevard
Avenue near Oak Street. Continuing north, the route turns right at Maryland Avenue, then
takes a left heading north on Delannoy Avenue. The route concludes by taking a right on
Harrison Street where the parade ends in the parking lot of Lee Wenner Park at
approximately 3:30 p.m. The parade theme this year is “Holiday Movies”
Parties interested in participating in the parade need to fill out the Parade Application.
Entry forms and payments need to be returned to the Brevard County Parks & Recreation,
Central Area Parks Operations office by 4 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 2021. We are no
longer able to accept late registrations.
For additional information about the
parades, please call 321-633-1874. If you wish to participate in the parade, applications
are available upon request; call 321-633-1874 or email Rhonda.McConnell@brevardfl.gov
11/17/2021
MERRITT ISLAND HOLIDAY PARADE – DECEMBER 4, 2021
MERRITT ISLAND, FL. -- Brevard County Parks and Recreation announces their holiday parade
for Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10 a.m. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office will
close Courtenay Parkway (SR-3) from Grove Boulevard to Merritt Avenue and Merritt Avenue,
east to Plumosa Avenue at 9:30 a.m. until approximately 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 4,
2021 for the Merritt Island Holiday Parade. The traffic will be re-routed to Tropical
Trail, SR-520 and SR-528. Motorists wishing to drive through the area are cautioned to
allow extra time. The parade theme this year is “Holiday Movies”.
Parties
interested in participating in the parade need to fill out the Parade Application. Entry
forms and payments need to be returned to the Brevard County Parks & Recreation,
Central Area Parks Operations office by 4 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021. We are no
longer able to accept late registrations.
For additional information about the
parades, please call 321-633-1874. If you wish to participate in the parade, applications
are available upon request; call 321-633-1874 or email Rhonda.McConnell@brevardfl.gov
11/15/2021
Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program Reaches Milestone: 50 Completed
Projects
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Five years after Brevard County voters approved a half-cent
sales tax to clean up the Indian River Lagoon, county, state and municipal officials have
officially marked completion of the 50th restoration project and announced another 50-plus
projects already under contract with more in the pipeline for the year ahead.
“It’s time to celebrate how much has been completed already,” said
Virginia Barker, director of Brevard County Natural Resources Management.
Barker was
joined by state Rep. Thad Altman, Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey, Melbourne City Council
members, representatives from other state and local government offices and supporters of
the Save Our Indian River Lagoon program who gathered Saturday morning for a
ribbon-cutting ceremony that recognized official completion of the $2.6 million Sherwood
Park Stormwater Project in Melbourne.
Altman recognized the project as an achievement
in government collaboration. The project was accomplished by “many people working
together to change this lagoon system back to where it used to be,” he said.
“There is no community in this country that has stepped up so much.”
Kelli
Lane, legislative assistant for state Sen. Debbie Mayfield, echoed Altman’s
sentiments. Mayfield championed Senate Bill 712, the Clean Waterways Act in 2020, which
was aimed at minimizing the impact of known sources of nutrients pollution, realigning the
state’s resources to enhance the protection of Florida’s environment, and
strengthening regulatory requirements.
“I am thrilled that the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection supported this great stormwater project,”
Lane said, reading from a prepared statement from the senator. “We have made great
strides in renewing the lagoon back to where it once was but more work needs to
happen.”
The Sherwood Park Stormwater Project consisted of wet
retention/detention ponds, rain gardens and a baffle box, and was completed through a
partnership with multiple agencies and funding from the City of Melbourne Stormwater
Utility, $1.8 million; Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) half-cent sales tax trust
fund, $392,108; the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, $400,000; and Space
Coast Association of Realtors, $25,000.
The Sherwood Park sub-basin discharges to the
Indian River Lagoon via Otter Creek. The stormwater project incorporates a baffle box,
ponds, and rain gardens, and is anticipated to yield a total nitrogen reduction into the
lagoon of 3,214 pounds per year and total phosphorus by about 879 pounds per year. High
levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that leak from septic tanks or other sources of
pollutants can deplete oxygen levels in the river and cause algae blooms that kill
seagrasses.
The (SOIRL) Citizen Oversight Committee notified the City that the
Sherwood Park Water Quality project was eligible to receive funding from the SOIRL trust
fund in the amount of $392,108. The Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Cost-Share
Funding Interlocal Agreement between Brevard County and the City of Melbourne was approved
by City Council in July 2020.
Alfrey said he grew up in the neighborhood.
“This was an amazing project,” Alfrey said. “Never in my mind did I
think water quality would be as important as it is today.”
In 2016, Brevard
County voters passed a half-cent sales tax to benefit lagoon health and restoration from
Mims to Micco, and including the mainland, Merritt Island and the Barrier Island. The
SOIRL Program prioritizes and implements projects to improve health, productivity,
aesthetic appeal, and economic value of the lagoon. Projects are designed to reduce
pollution and nutrient loading to the lagoon, remove accumulated muck, restore key points
of the lagoon ecosystem and respond to changing conditions and information. The SOIRL
program is removing and preventing millions of pounds of nutrients from entering the
lagoon by uniting the efforts of county residents, businesses, organizations and
government to “Save Our Lagoon.”
“Every dollar invested in
restoration of the Indian River Lagoon is an investment in the future of Brevard County
not only from an environmental and economic standpoint, but in our quality of life for
those who enjoy all the lagoon has to offer, to the living organisms that depend on it to
survive, and for those who depend on it for recreational activities, their livelihoods and
who just appreciate the pure scenic beauty it brings to our County,” said Keith
Alward, legislative aide to Brevard County District 4 Commissioner Curt Smith.
Since
its inception, SOIRL projects have included 43 septic upgrades, septic tanks (32 quick
connects and 360 through septic to sewer projects,) and shoreline protection that includes
27,290 square feet with oysters and 3,753 linear feet of planted vegetation.
For more
information about the SOIRL Program: BrevardFL.gov/SaveOurLagoon
11/12/2021
FDOH-Brevard to Offer Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations Beginning Monday,
Nov. 15
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. — The Florida Department of Health-Brevard will
begin offering the Centers for Disease Control-approved Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines
to children ages 5 to 11 beginning Monday at its Viera clinic located at 2555 Judge Fran
Jamieson Way. Previously, Pfizer vaccines had been approved for minors starting at age
12. Pfizer COVID-19 for those ages 5 and up will also be available at many health care
clinics and pharmacy locations in Brevard. Visit www.Vaccines.gov to find the most
convenient site.
Parents or guardians must accompany the child. The vaccine will be
available on a walk-in basis through FDOH-Brevard per the following schedule:
- Viera Clinic, 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940: Monday –
Friday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Melbourne Clinic 601 East
University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901: Fridays only from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Titusville Clinic 611 N Singleton Ave, Titusville, FL 32796: Fridays only from 1:30
p.m. to 4 p.m.
Additional information, including the Pfizer Vaccine information
Fact Sheet for Children Ages 5 - 11 and the COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form
are available on the Florida Department of Health in Brevard website.
11/8/2021
Urban Landscape Invasive Species ID Workshop Now Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us for the opportunity to learn about the identification,
proper removal, and management of common invasive plants threatening urban landscapes
across East Central Florida. This workshop is presented by UF/IFAS Extension Brevard
County and East Central Florida CISMA. This workshop will be on December 3rd from 1
p.m. to 5 p.m. and will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa. Tickets are $25,
there will be virtual and in-person attendance options. This workshop is best suited for
urban landscape management professionals. A certificate of completion will be awarded at
the end of the workshop for attendees that successfully pass the Plant ID Post-Test and
complete the post-class survey.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3D2m704
For
more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
11/3/2021
Ribbon-Cutting Event to Mark Completion of 50th Indian River Lagoon
Restoration Project
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – County, state and City of Melbourne officials will mark the
completion of the $2.6 million Sherwood Park Stormwater Project – the 50th project
of the Save Our Indian River Lagoon restoration program - with a ribbon-cutting ceremony
on Saturday, Nov. 13, at Sherwood Park in Melbourne. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m.
at the park, located at 2100 Robinhood Dr., in Melbourne. The project, consisting of wet
retention/detention ponds, rain gardens and a baffle box, was completed through a
partnership with multiple agencies and funding from the City of Melbourne Stormwater
Utility, $1.8 million; Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) half-cent sales tax trust
fund, $392,108; the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, $400,000; and Space
Coast Association of Realtors, $25,000.
The Sherwood Park sub-basin discharges to the
Indian River Lagoon via Otter Creek. The Sherwood Park Stormwater Project provides
treatment for an area of mostly untreated single-family homes and apartments. The City of
Melbourne’s 2013 Master Plan identified the project as only a pond that was
projected to remove 1,376 pounds of nitrogen. After a design modification to incorporate a
baffle box, ponds, and rain gardens, the project is anticipated to yield a total nitrogen
reduction of 3,214 pounds per year and total phosphorus by about 879 pounds per year. High
levels of nitrogen and phosphorous that leak from septic tanks or other sources of
pollutants can deplete oxygen levels in the river and cause algae blooms that kill
seagrasses.
he (SOIRL) Citizen Oversight Committee notified the City that the Sherwood
Park Water Quality project was eligible to receive funding from the SOIRL trust fund in
the amount of $392,108. The Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Cost-Share Funding
Interlocal Agreement between Brevard County and the City of Melbourne was approved by City
Council in July 2020. In 2016, Brevard County voters passed a half-cent sales tax to
benefit lagoon health and restoration from Mims to Micco, and including the mainland,
Merritt Island and the Barrier Island. The SOIRL Program was created to prioritize and
implement projects to improve health, productivity, aesthetic appeal, and economic value
of the lagoon. Projects are designed to reduce pollution and nutrient loading to the
lagoon, remove accumulated muck, restore key points of the lagoon ecosystem and respond to
changing conditions and information. The SOIRL program is removing and preventing millions
of pounds of nutrients from entering the lagoon by uniting the efforts of county
residents, businesses, organizations and government to “Save Our Lagoon.”
Since its inception, SOIRL funding has been utilized toward a variety of important
restoration projects designed to prevent thousands of pounds of pollutants from reaching
the lagoon. Among projects include 43 septic upgrades, septic tanks (32 quick connects and
360 through septic to sewer projects,) and shoreline protection that includes 27,290
square feet with oysters and 3,753 linear feet of planted vegetation.
The Sherwood
Park Stormwater Project marks the official completion of the 50th SOIRL project to date
– which is cause for celebration.
For more information about what you can do to
help the lagoon, visit: LagoonLoyal.com. For more information about the SOIRL Program:
BrevardFL.gov/SaveOurLagoon
11/2/2021
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Selection and Management Committee
Meets November 19
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021, at
the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend.
The Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory
committee to the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the
acquisition and ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL
Program nature sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Members of the public may also
participate in the meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access
Information:
Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 426555
Or One tap mobile:
US:
+13017158592,,86452061439# or +13126266799,,86452061439#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for
higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or
+1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900
6833
Webinar ID: 864 5206 1439
International Numbers Available
Any
questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Amy Rivera at (321) 255-4466 or
Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision
made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding
and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence
upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons
needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact
Amy Rivera, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the
meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
11/2/2021
Volunteers Needed for Oyster Prism Building Workshop
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Looking for something to do this weekend? Then consider lending a
hand to help us build oyster prisms! These oyster prisms are plastic-free structures that
will become part of the living shoreline at McNabb Park. Oysters can attach to them and
grow so that they can filter and clean the water in the Banana River Lagoon! This
workshop is on November 5th and 6th, with morning and afternoon sessions to choose from.
It will be held at the City of Cocoa Beach Public Works. There are no fees associated with
this volunteer opportunity. This workshop will be outside and very hands-on, so please
wear clothes that you don’t mind getting concrete on. Snacks and water will be
provided
Register at: https://bit.ly/2ZGSB1F
For questions, please call (321)
868-3219 or email info@cityofcocoabeach.com
Location address: 1600 Minutemen Cswy,
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
11/1/2021
My Brevard Yard Site Visits are Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Sign up
for a My Brevard Yard Site Visit today! Learn how to build your soil's health to grow a
healthy lawn, ornamental plants, and edible plants without harming our waterways.
During our site visits, we will help you with your gardening and insect/disease questions,
identify plants, and address problem areas. We will also take a soil and water sample for
testing and calibrate an irrigation zone. You will also receive a copy of the test results
alongside a fertilizer recommendation.
My Brevard Yard Site Visits are available by
appointment and tickets cost $50. Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive a
pre-site visit (two-page) survey by email. After we receive your complete pre-site visit
survey, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. Be sure to make a list of all
your questions so that during your site visit you don't forget anything!
Sign-up for a
site visit on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3vUETUj
For more information, please call us
at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
10/28/2021
North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets November 18,
2021
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. ---The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will
hold its next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021. The meeting will
be held in the Brevard Room, located at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is
invited to attend. You may also join the meeting via tele-conference: Dial-in number (US):
(978) 990-5482 - Access code: 6250588#. The Brevard Room is located in the building on
the north side of the parking lot behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For
questions or Public Comment, please call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission, with respect
to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of
this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, for the record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based – Section
286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
an interpreter in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North no later than 48
hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
10/25/2021
Child Passenger Safety Seminar Open for Registration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us to learn about correct selection, installation, and use
of child restraints plus how child restraints work to protect children. This seminar will
be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa on November 10th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
and is free to attend. Mothers in need of a seat will be able to purchase a
convertible car seat (can be installed both rear-facing and forward-facing and remains in
the car) at a reduced cost at the end of the class! Must present proof on enrollment in
WIC, Medicaid, Florida Access Benefits, or Healthy Start services to receive a seat.
Pre-registration is required, please visit Eventbrite to learn more:
https://bit.ly/2Z13Zon
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
10/22/2021
Budgeting: Smart Choices, Smart Money Class Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Want to improve your financial management? Consider enrolling in our
budgeting class today to learn money-saving strategies, effective budgeting methods, and
more. It's time to take control of your money! Our next two-part class is on November
8th and 24th from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and is held at the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension
Office in Cocoa. The cost of this class is $10.
Register on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/2YlpiAv
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
November Events at Sams House at Pine Island
Sams House will be closed on November 11th, 25th, and 26th Pioneer Story
Time
Tuesday, November 9th, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
This month we will be
reading “This Amazing Place Where the Sea Meets the Land” by Melinda Donnelly,
Linda Walters, and Joshua Sacks Recommended for 6 and under. Registration is required.
Please call to sign up.
Guided Hike
Saturday, November 14th, 10:00 AM
– 12:00 PM
Join our Master Naturalist, Mark Prynoski on a hike through the Sams
House Trails. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a hat and bring water. Recommended
for ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Please call to sign up.
Frontier
School: Tracks and Scat
Friday, November 19th, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
We
all leave footprints. Learn how and who’s been prancing and dancing around us and
what they might leave behind. Please call to sign up. Registration opens November 1st.
Bring your own Kayak
Monday, November 29th, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet
up at Thousand Islands Conservation Area for our monthly water tour. Registration is
required. Please call to sign up. 599 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
Scavenger
Hunt
Every Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Stop by the 1888 house to pick up
your nature hunt. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds.
House and Cabin
Tour
Every Thursday and Saturday at 3:00 PM
Tour the inside of Brevard
County’s oldest standing home (1875) and the adjacent 1888 Florida Vernacular style
home to learn about the Sams Family.
Virtual Trail Tours
Download the
Pocketsights app for self-guided hikes for Sams House and Cruickshank trails.
The Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area was created and is managed under
Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program referenda. The Program was
established by voters in 1990 and reaffirmed in 2004 to protect and preserve the rich
biological diversity and native species of Brevard County for future generations.
6195 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Phone: 321-449-4720
10/21/2021
Brand New Charcuterie Board Basics Class Open for Registration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Spend an evening having fun while learning how to mix cheeses,
meats, fruits, and more to build a basic charcuterie board! In this class, we will teach
you how to create your own basic charcuterie board to share with others. You will also be
able to take home a mini cheese board! This class is on November 9, 2021, from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. and costs $40 for individuals and $55 for couples. Please purchase a ticket
upgrade to register as a couple. This class will be held at the UF/IFASams House - Historic Home & Education
Center in Brevard County, FLS Extension Office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 20
people. Advance registration is required. Ticket sales end on November 5, 2021, at 5 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite today: https://bit.ly/3BWEYZY
For more information, please
call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
10/20/2021
Jams, Jellies, and Pickling Class Available in November
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Do you want to hone your canning skills? Then consider joining
our Jams, Jellies, and Pickling Class! This class is great for anyone looking to learn
more about the world of food preservation. You will be able to take your food home after
class, so please make sure to bring a box with you as the jars will still be hot. All
other materials are provided in class. This class is on Saturday, November 20, 2021,
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and costs $35. Our canning classes are held at the UF/IFAS
Extension Office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 8 people. Advance registration is required.
Registration ends on November 17, 2021, at 5 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite Today:
https://bit.ly/3DFwS8p
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
10/14/2021
Canning 101 Class Available in November
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Want to learn the basics of canning? Then consider enrolling in
our Canning 101 class! This class will cover water bath canning and pressure canning. You
will be able to take your food home after class, so please make sure to bring a box with
you as the jars will still be hot. All other materials are provided in class. This
class is on Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and costs $35. Our canning
classes are held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 8 people
and there are only a few spots left! Advance registration is required. Registration ends
on November 3, 2021, at 5 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite today: https://bit.ly/3FGcaqZ
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
10/13/2021
Brevard County 4-H to Host Cloverbud STEM Club
BREVARD COUNTY, FL
-- Brevard County 4-H is proud to announce its brand new Cloverbud STEM Club! This is a
great opportunity for homeschoolers to make friends and start in an introductory 4-H club
with hands-on STEM-related learning activities from Science, Nature, Healthy Lifestyles,
and more. The Cloverbud program is designed as a non-formal approach to developing the
confidence, social skills, decision-making abilities, subject matter knowledge, and
physical skills of kindergarten through 2nd grade youth. This club will meet at the
UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa, every Monday from 10 am to 11:30 am starting on October
18, 2021
To join the club, please register through 4-H Online: v2.4honline.com
For
more information, please contact Keith Newman at (321) 633-1702 or email him at
keith.newman@ufl.edu
10/6/2021
Budgeting: Smart Choices, Smart Money Class Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Want to improve your financial management? Consider enrolling in our
budgeting class today to learn money-saving strategies, effective budgeting methods, and
more. It's time to take control of your money! Our next class is on October 25th from 8:30
a.m. to 10 a.m. and is held at the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office in Cocoa. The
cost of this class is $10. Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/2YlpiAv
For more
information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
10/1/2021
Environmentally Endangered Lands Selection and Management Committee Meets
October 15
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021, at
the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend.
The Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory
committee to the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the
acquisition and ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL
Program nature sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Members of the public may also
participate in the meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access
Information:
Zoom Webinar
Or One tap mobile : US: +19292056099,,85475589790# or
+13017158592,,85475589790#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number
based on your current location): US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799
or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 854 7558 9790
International Numbers Available
Any questions regarding this meeting should be
directed to Amy Rivera at (321) 255-4466 or email Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or
commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or
hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes,
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at
his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such
appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321)
255-4466.
9/30/2021
North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets October 14, 2021
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. ---The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021. The meeting will be held in
the Brevard Room, located at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to
attend. You may also join the meeting via tele-conference: Dial-in number (US): (978)
990-5482 - Access code: 6250588#. The Brevard Room is located in the building on the
north side of the parking lot behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For
questions or Public Comment, please call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission, with respect
to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of
this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, for the record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based – Section
286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
an interpreter in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North no later than 48
hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
9/29/2021
COVID-19 Booster Shots Are Now Available in Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Third doses or boosters of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 are
now available at locations throughout Brevard County, but only to those who qualify under
current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. The Pfizer booster is
recommended for people who have completed their initial series at least 6 months ago and
are:
- Ages 65 years and older
- Ages 18 years and older of long-term care
settings
- Ages 18 and older with underlying medical conditions
- Ages 18
and older at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational
or institutional setting
The Moderna booster shot is also available, but is only recommended at this time for those
who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, such as those who are organ transplant
recipients, on immunosuppressant medications or under active treatment for cancer, and who
have not received a COVID-19 vaccine within the past 28 days. COVID-19 vaccinations
and booster shots are available throughout the county. To find a location near you, visit
https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/vaccines/vaccine-locator/
As a reminder, you do not
have to acquire your booster shot from the same location you received your initial
vaccinations.
9/29/2021
Our Next Hunter Safety Class Is Open for Enrollment
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Did you miss our last Hunter Safety Class? Don’t worry!
We have another one scheduled for October 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American
Police Hall of Fame in Titusville. This class is for anyone looking to complete their
Hunter Safety requirements. This class is for students who have completed the online
portion of the course. Students will receive the classroom portion, written exam, and
shooting qualification to complete their Hunter Safety requirements. Students need to
bring their online completion certificate and note-taking materials. Youth under 18 need a
signed parent permission form, and those under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.
There are no fees for this class.
Register online here: https://bit.ly/3AqIafK
For
more information, please contact Gus Koerner at (321) 633-1702 ext. 52320 or email him at
gkoerner@ufl.edu
Location address: 6350 Horizon Drive, Titusville, FL 32780
9/28/2021
COVID-19 Booster Shots Are Now Available in Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Third doses or boosters of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 are
now available at locations throughout Brevard County, but only to those who qualify under
current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. The Pfizer booster is
recommended for people who have completed their initial series at least 6 months ago and:
- Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune
system
- Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking
medicine to suppress the immune system
- Moderate or severe primary
immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
- Advanced
or untreated HIV infection
- Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or
other drugs that may suppress your immune response
- Been receiving active cancer
treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
The Moderna booster shot is also available, but is only recommended at this time for those
who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, such as those who are organ transplant
recipients, on immunosuppressant medications or under active treatment for cancer, and who
have not received a COVID-19 vaccine within the past 28 days. COVID-19 vaccinations
and booster shots are available throughout the county. To find a location near you, visit
https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/vaccines/vaccine-locator/
As a reminder, you do not
have to acquire your booster shot from the same location you received your initial
vaccinations.
October Events at Sams House at Pine Island
Pioneer Story Time
Tuesday, October 5th, 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
This
month we will be reading “The Mangrove Tree” by Suzie Caffery and Diahn Escue
Recommended for 6 and under. Registration is required. Please call to sign up. Big
(Birding) Day
Saturday, October 9, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
October Big Day is
today. Whether you are a novice or an expert birder, all are welcome to help the
naturalist identify and count birds to help scientists learn more about bird populations
during fall migration. Come prepared for approximately a one-mile hike. Recommended for
ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Please call to sign up.
Frontier School:
Nocturnal Senses
Friday, October 15th, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
When the sun
goes down who is running around? Meet the animals that wake when we sleep. Please call to
sign up. Registration opens on October 1st.
Bring your own Kayak
Monday,
October 25th, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Meet up at Thousand Islands Conservation Area
for our monthly water tour. Registration is required. Please call to sign up. 599 Ramp
Road, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
Scavenger Hunt
Every Sunday 10 a.m. – 4
p.m.
Stop by the 1888 house to pick up your nature hunt. Enjoy the afternoon exploring
the grounds.
House and Cabin Tour
Every Thursday and Saturday at 3 p.m.
Tour the inside of Brevard County’s oldest standing home (1875) and the adjacent
1888 Florida Vernacular style home to learn about the Sams Family.
Virtual Trail
Tours
Download the Pocketsights app for self-guided hikes for Sams House and
Cruickshank trails.
The Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area was created and is
managed under Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program referendum.
The program was established by voters in 1990 and reaffirmed in 2004 to protect and
preserve the rich biological diversity and native species of Brevard County for future
generations. The Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area is open Tuesday through
Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9/28/2021
Space Available in Jams, Jellies, and Pickling Class
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Do you want to hone your canning skills? Then consider
joining our Jams, Jellies, and Pickling Class! This class is great for anyone looking to
learn more about the world of food preservation. You will be able to take your food home
after class, so please make sure to bring a box with you as the jars will still be hot.
All other materials are provided in class.
This class is on October 19, 2021, from 10
a.m. to 12 p.m. and costs $35. Our canning classes are held at the UF/IFAS Extension
Office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 8 people. Advance registration is required.
Registration ends on October 15, 2021, at 5 pm.
Register on Eventbrite Today:
https://bit.ly/3kDaNRd
For more information, please call us at (321) 633-1702 or email
brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
9/23/2021
Commissioners to Host Facebook Live Event on Missed Solid Waste Collection
Incentive Program
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Commissioners Bryan A. Lober and John Tobia
will hold a Facebook Live event at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, to discuss a recently
implemented complaint reporting incentive program for residents of unincorporated Brevard
County who report missed garbage, recycling, yard and special collection solid waste/bulk
waste pickups. The event will be available on the Brevard County Government Facebook
page. Lober, who represents District 2, and Tobia, who represents District 3, will provide
information about the program and field program-related questions posed by viewers.
Under the program implemented by the Board, residents serviced by the Brevard County Solid
Waste Management Department’s contract with Waste Management, who report missed
collection services to the Solid Waste Management Department that can be verified by the
County, could receive a $14.53 incentive for a phoned complaint and a $19.53 incentive for
an electronically logged complaint.
Complaints regarding missed service can be
reported by calling 321-633-2042 or on Brevard County’s website, www.brevardfl.gov
(look for the “Garbage Collection Complaints” icon near the top of the
homepage).
Under the contract, a legitimate complaint would entail Waste Management
missing any of the deadlines listed below:
- Missed garbage, recycling, or containerized yard waste reported to Waste
Management before 12 pm the next business day must be picked up by 8 pm that day. If
reported after 12 pm it must be picked up by 5 pm the following business day.
- Non-containerized yard waste must be picked up within five business days after making
the pickup request to Waste Management. Special collection solid waste or bulk waste must
be picked up within five business days after making the pickup request to Waste
Management. Please note that a request to Waste Management must be received for
non-containerized yard waste and special collection solid waste or bulk waste pickups and
that these items will not be collected without a request. For yard waste and special
collection solid waste or bulk waste pickup, call (321) 636-6894 in North Brevard; (321)
723-4455 in South Brevard.
- Repair or replacement of damaged carts must be
serviced within five business days of notification to Waste Management.
This incentive program is designed to monitor and improve collection services for
customers in unincorporated Brevard County and in response to an increase in the number of
complaints being received concerning missed garbage, recycling and yard and special
collection solid waste or bulk waste pickup services.
9/21/2021
The Great Pumpkin Rescue
Rockledge, FL- Brevard County Parks and Recreation, Central Area to host its Fourth Annual
Great Pumpkin Rescue. Join us on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the
McLarty Park Aquatic Center, located at 790 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge, FL 32955. You
are invited to dive in for some splash-tacular fun!
Forget those traditional pumpkin
patches, we are rescuing pumpkins from a floating pumpkin patch!
Participants will be
given a number which corresponds to a floating pumpkin in the pool. They will search for
their number to rescue their pumpkin. Once a pumpkin has been rescued, participants will
be able to decorate their pumpkins. A pumpkin decorating contest will be held, and prizes
awarded for each age group.
There will be pumpkin rescuing, swimming, a pumpkin
decorating contest, and treat bags.
Bring everyone for this great family event.
Pre-registration is required as space is limited, no on-site registration will be
available.
Ages 4-15 years old are invited to participant in rescue and decorating
contest.
Cost is $5.00 for participants and $2.00 for all other swimmers.
For more
information or to register, please call (321) 633-1870 or email at
debbie.bowling@brevardfl.gov.
Registration also available online at
registration.brevardfl.gov .
9/21/2021
Space Available in Canning 101 Class
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Want to learn the basics of canning? Then consider enrolling in
our Canning 101 class! This class will cover water bath canning and pressure canning. You
will be able to take your food home after class, so please make sure to bring a box with
you as the jars will still be hot. All other materials are provided in class. This
class is on October 12, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and costs $35. Our canning classes
are held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa. Space is limited to 8 people. Advance
registration is required. Registration ends on October 8, 2021, at 5 pm.
Register on
Eventbrite today: https://bit.ly/3AoOtQP
For more information, please call us at (321)
633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
9/20/2021
Sign Up Today for Our Beekeeping Short Course
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Join us for a beekeeping short course on October 9th, 2021,
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this course, you will learn about the nature of honeybees as
well as the art and science of beekeeping! The topics we will be covering include, but
are not limited to, the equipment needed to get started with beekeeping, site selection,
queens, installation, stressors, and more. The cost of this course is $50 and will be
held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa. Please bring a bee suit and veil, and wear
closed-toed shoes. Virtual viewing (minus the hands-on demo) is available, the cost is
the same. Please email Bonnie Wells at bcwells@ufl.edu if you would like to participate
virtually.
To register, please visit: http://bit.ly/BrevardBees
9/16/2021
Brevard County Implements Incentive Program for Missed Solid Waste
Pickups
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Residents of unincorporated Brevard County are being asked to
report missed garbage, recycling, yard and special collection solid waste or bulk waste
pickups under a complaint reporting incentive program approved Tuesday by the Board of
County Commissioners. Residents serviced by the Brevard County Solid Waste Management
Department’s contract with Waste Management, who report missed collection services
to the Solid Waste Management Department that can be verified by the County, could receive
a $14.53 incentive for a phoned complaint and a $19.53 incentive for an electronically
logged complaint.
Complaints regarding missed service can be reported by calling
321-633-2042 or on Brevard County’s website, www.brevardfl.gov (look for the
“Garbage Collection Complaints” icon near the top of the homepage).
Under
the contract, a legitimate complaint would entail Waste Management missing any of the
deadlines listed below:
- Missed garbage, recycling, or containerized yard waste
reported to Waste Management before 12 pm the next business day must be picked up by 8 pm
that day. If reported after 12 pm it must be picked up by 5 pm the following business
day.
- Non-containerized yard waste must be picked up within five business days
after making the pickup request to Waste Management. Special collection solid waste or
bulk waste must be picked up within five business days after making the pickup request to
Waste Management. Please note that a request to Waste Management must be received for
non-containerized yard waste and special collection solid waste or bulk waste pickups and
that these items will not be collected without a request. For yard waste and special
collection solid waste or bulk waste pickup, call (321) 636-6894 in North Brevard; (321)
723-4455 in South Brevard.
- Repair or replacement of damaged carts must be
serviced within five business days of notification to Waste Management.
This incentive program is designed to monitor and improve collection services for
customers in unincorporated Brevard County and in response to an increase in the number of
complaints being received concerning missed garbage, recycling and yard and special
collection solid waste or bulk waste pickup services. Commissioners plan in December
to consider whether to continue this incentive program.
9/16/2021
Sustainable Living and Leadership Series Now Open for Enrollment
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Do you want to learn how you can lead a more sustainable lifestyle?
Then consider signing up for our Sustainable Living and Leadership Series! You will be
able to explore issues of energy, water, food, and more. We will also teach you about
sustainable living actions that you can take in your home and community. This will be
a virtual course that meets online every Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from October 6th
to November 17th. The class fee is $120. A limited number of scholarships are available.
Course participants will also have optional local sessions for residents in counties from
Brevard south to Monroe. These optional sessions will meet online every Thursday, 6 p.m.
to 7:30 p.m. from October 7th to November 18th.
During the local session, you’ll
hear from local guest speakers working on sustainability principles and measures, and
there will be virtual field trips. We will also have a challenge every week that
we’ll ask you to complete as you think about incorporating sustainability in your
home and community.
To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3jI45rD
To apply for
a scholarship, email your request to Bethany Prykucki at prykucki@msu.edu
9/9/2021 1:51:34 PM
Parrish Medical Center to Begin COVID-19 Testing on Friday
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Testing opportunities for COVID-19 continue to expand in
Brevard County, this time through Parrish Medical Center in Titusville which will begin
appointment-only testing from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10.
Appointments at
Parrish are available here: https://testing.nomihealth.com/easy_registration/26/onsite
After Friday, Parrish will continue COVID-19 testing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Sunday.
Test sites were announced earlier this week at these locations:
Kiwanis
Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road , Merritt Island. Drive-thru testing hours are
Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended. To pre-register visit:
patientportalfl.com
West Melbourne Community Park, 3000 Minton Road (Please use the
Fell Road entrance to the park.) Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is
recommended. Hours are Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To pre-register visit:
patientportalfl.com
Appointment-only testing is also available at no cost at
DOH-Brevard, 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru
Friday. For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit:
http://testing.nomihealth.com/signup/fl
Testing at all locations is free. Insurance
information will be requested, but there is no out-of-pocket expense.
9/8/2021
COVID-19: Additional Testing Sites Now Available; No Appointments
Necessary
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Emergency Management, in partnership with the
Florida Department of Health-Brevard, CDR Health, the City of West Melbourne and Brevard
County Parks and Recreation, has opened two additional free COVID-19 testing sites that
will operate Monday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rapid testing and PCR testing for
COVID-19 are now available to symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals at these additional
locations: • Drive-thru testing is available at Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis
Island Park Rod, Merritt Island. Now open. • Walk-up testing is available at West
Melbourne Community Park, 3000 Minton Road, West Melbourne. Now open.
Testing is free
and no appointments are required. Insurance information will be requested, but there is no
out-of-pocket expense.
The two additional sites bring to three the number of COVID-19
testing locations in Brevard County.
Appointment-only testing is also available at no
cost at DOH-Brevard, 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera. Testing administered by Nomi
Health, Inc. is from 8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Sunday. For more information and to
schedule an appointment, visit http:/testing.nomihealth.com/signup/fl Insurance
information will be requested.
9/8/2021
Fall Plant Sale at the Brevard Discovery Garden
BREVARD, FL. – Discover, plant, and grow your own garden! Join us at the Brevard
Discovery Garden in Cocoa on Saturday, September 25th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our Fall
Plant Sale. This event is perfect for plant lovers wanting to add to their garden or for
someone just starting out. Cultivate your green thumb and learn more about the fabulous
world of plants and insects! We will have a variety of edible plants that have been
grown from seed by local Master Gardeners. Available plants include tomatoes, peppers, and
herbs, and pollinator plants. Florida-friendly, native, and keystone plants will also be
available for purchase. The UF/IFAS Brevard County Master Gardeners will be on hand to
provide advice on the plants that will flourish in your garden.
In addition, we will
also have fun activities for the whole family. Play a game of Discovery Garden Bingo to
learn more about the resident plants and insects in the garden. Enter drawings to have a
chance to win artwork from local artists, a handcrafted quilt, a gorgeous Dancing Lady
Orchid, jewelry, and so much more.
Garden visits are free during the plant sale and do
not require pre-registration. Parking for this event is at the UF/IFAS Extension office -
3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida 32926. For payment purposes, please bring cash or checks.
Please make checks out to the University of Florida Foundation. Credit cards will not be
accepted as a form of payment. Masks are not required but are strongly encouraged for this
event.
For more information, please contact us at (321) 633-1702 or brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
9/3/2021
Sign Up Today to Complete Your Hunter Safety Requirements
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Join us to complete your Hunter Safety requirements! This class will
be held in person at the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville on September 18, 2021,
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This class is for students who have completed the online portion
of the course. Students will receive the classroom portion, written exam, and shooting
qualification to complete their Hunter Safety requirements. Students need to bring their
online completion certificate and note-taking materials. Youth under 18 need a signed
parent permission form, and those under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult. There are
no fees for this class.
Register online here: https://bit.ly/2YfPz36
For more
information, please contact Gus Koerner at (321) 633-1702 ext. 52320 or email him at
gkoerner@ufl.edu
Location address: 6350 Horizon Drive, Titusville, FL 32780
9/3/2021
Cooking in an Instant & Air Frying Class Now Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Join us at the UF/Brevard County Extension Office in Cocoa for
an evening of fun creating fall themed vegetarian recipes! This cooking class is a
hands-on experience and you will get to eat what you made in class. You will also learn
four new recipes, two for your pressure cooker and two for your air fryer! The recipes for
this class are Butternut Squash Hummus, Pita Chips, Pumpkin Lasagna Soup, & Apple
Fritters. The cost of the class is $15. Materials are provided in class. Space is
limited to 12 people, one ticket per person. Registration ends on September 27 at 5 p.m.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3zi6qjD
9/9/2021
CANCELED: North Brevard Commission on
Parks & Recreation meeting Thursday, September 9, 2021
9/3/2021
North
Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets September 9, 2021
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. ---The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold
its next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021. The meeting will be
held in the Brevard Room, located at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is
invited to attend. You may also join the meeting via tele-conference: Dial-in number (US):
(978) 990-5482 - Access code: 6250588#.
The Brevard Room is located in the building on
the north side of the parking lot behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For
questions or Public Comment, please call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a
person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of this proceeding
and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, for the record includes testimony and
evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based – Section 286.105, Florida
Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida
Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding should notice
Parks and Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff
Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
9/1/2021
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Selection and Management Committee
Site Visit September 11
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA - The Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Selection and
Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners,
will visit Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary on Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 8
to 10 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. Participants will meet at Helen &
Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary located at 360 Barnes Boulevard, Rockledge, FL 32955 at 8 a.m.
The purpose of this site visit is to receive a tour of publicly-held conservation
lands and to assess ecological management accomplishments.
To RSVP for specific
details or for further questions, please contact Amy Rivera at (321) 255-4466 or
Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by
this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for
such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations
or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
9/1/2021
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Selection and Management Committee
Meets September 17
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, at
the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend.
The Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory
committee to the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the
acquisition and ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL
Program nature sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Members of the public may also
participate in the meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access
Information:
Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 571726
Or One tap mobile:
US:
+13017158592,,81599025738# or +13126266799,,81599025738#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for
higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or
+1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900
6833
Webinar ID: 815 9902 5738
International Numbers Available
Any questions
regarding this meeting should be directed to Amy Rivera at (321) 255-4466 or
Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by
this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for
such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations
or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321)
255-4466.
8/30/2021
Power Outage Closes Mathers Bridge Indefinitely
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Mather’s Bridge in Indian Harbour Beach is closed to
traffic following a power outage that prevents the swing bridge from opening and closing.
Motorists are encouraged to use Pineda Causeway as an alternative route, but there is
no determination as of Monday evening on how long it will take to repair the bridge, which
swings open as many as 1,400 times a month for boating traffic and also caters to daily
motoring traffic.
A power outage occurred on the bridge Sunday night, but crews were
able to get the bridge running again. By Monday, the power was out again and the bridge
was stuck in an open position.
Signage has been placed in the area to alert motorists
that the bridge is closed. The U.S. Coast Guard has also been notified. Boats that move
through the area will have to do so at their own risk, but some boats will be unable to
get through. Law enforcement is also on site to help redirect traffic.
There was no
estimate available Monday evening on how long it will take to get the bridge repaired and
reopened.
COVID-19: Hours of Operation Change for State-Run Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
Site
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Hours of operation have been tweaked at the state-run
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment site at Kiwanis Island Park on Merritt Island. The site is
now open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 or
considered high risk if infected can receive the treatment for free, although insurance
information will be requested if available. Kiwanis Island Park is located at 951 Kiwanis
Island Park Road, Merritt Island, 32952. To make an appointment, visit
patientportalfl.com. Walk-ins are also being accepted at this time. It’s recommended
for those visiting the clinic for treatment to hydrate and eat something prior to your
arrival. Also, once on site, please exercise patience and plan to be there no less than an
hour.
Monoclonal antibody treatments can be prescribed by health care providers to
individuals 12 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or who have
been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are at high risk for severe illness and
hospitalization. Treatments are available at no cost to patients.
The antibodies help
the immune system recognize and respond effectively to the virus. According to treatment
guidelines, they should be administered as soon as possible after diagnosis. Monoclonal
treatment sites have been established across the state in an effort to alleviate heavy
demand on hospital resources and to ensure Floridians have access to all potential
treatments that can help them recover from COVID-19. To find other locations to receive
monoclonal antibody treatments around the entire state, please visit
floridahealthcovid19.gov.
It is recommended that anyone ages 12 and older get
vaccinated for COVID-19.
8/30/2021 Brevard County Implements Incentive Program for Missed Solid Waste
Pickups
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Residents of unincorporated Brevard County are being asked to
report missed garbage, recycling, yard and special collection solid waste or bulk waste
pickups under a complaint reporting incentive program approved by the Board of County
Commissioners. Residents serviced by the Brevard County Solid Waste Management
Department’s contract with Waste Management, who report missed collection services
to the Solid Waste Management Department that can be verified by the County, could receive
a $14.53 incentive for a phoned complaint and a $19.53 incentive for an electronically
logged complaint.
Complaints regarding missed service can be reported by calling
321-633-2042 or on Brevard County’s website, www.brevardfl.gov (look for the
“Garbage Collection Complaints” icon near the top of the homepage).
Under
the contract, a legitimate complaint would entail Waste Management missing any of the
deadlines listed below:
- Missed garbage, recycling, or containerized yard
waste reported to Waste Management before 12 pm the next business day must be picked up by
8 pm that day. If reported after 12 pm it must be picked up by 5 pm the following
business day.
- Non-containerized yard waste must be picked up within five business
days after the next containerized yard waste pickup day after making the pickup request to
Waste Management. Special collection solid waste or bulk waste must be picked up within
five business days after the next containerized yard waste pickup day after making the
pickup request to Waste Management. Please note that a request to Waste Management must
be received for non-containerized yard waste and special collection solid waste or bulk
waste pickups and that these items will not be collected without a request. For yard waste
and special collection solid waste or bulk waste pickup, call (321) 636-6894 in North
Brevard; (321) 723-4455 in South Brevard.
- Repair or replacement of damaged carts
must be serviced within five business days of notification to Waste Management.
This incentive program is designed to monitor and improve collection services for
customers in unincorporated Brevard County and in response to an increase in the number of
complaints being received concerning missed garbage, recycling and yard and special
collection solid waste or bulk waste pickup services. Commissioners plan in December
to consider whether to continue this incentive program.
8/26/2021 DOH-Brevard and Nomi Health Inc. Partner To Provide COVID-19 Testing
Beginning Monday, Aug. 30
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – The Florida Department of Health-Brevard has partnered with
Nomi Health, Inc. to provide COVID-19 testing at 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera.
Tests are available beginning Monday, Aug. 30, from noon to 5 p.m., and then 8 a.m. to
6 p.m. (Monday through Friday) beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 8 a.m. to symptomatic and
asymptomatic individuals, according to the DOH-Brevard County website. PCR and rapid
antigen tests are available. Appointments are required.
For more information and to
schedule an appointment, visit http://testing.nomihealth.com/sighnup/fl
For additional
COVID-19 testing locations in Brevard County, please visit
https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/testing-sites/?display_map=1&county=Brevard&city=
8/24/2021
COVID-19: Plenty Take Advantage of Monoclonal Antibody Site, But There Is
Capacity to Treat More
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Nearly 200 people a day are visiting Kiwanis Island Park on
Merritt Island, where a state-run monoclonal antibody therapy treatment site is now open
for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 or considered high risk if infected. The location
has the capacity to serve more than 300 patients per day, and is open from 9 a.m. to 7
p.m., seven days a week. Kiwanis Island Park is located at 951 Kiwanis Island Park
Road, Merritt Island, 32952. To make an appointment, visit patientportalfl.com. Walk-ins
are also being accepted at this time. It’s recommended for those visiting the clinic
for treatment to hydrate and eat something prior to your arrival. Also, once on site,
please exercise patience and plan to be there no less than an hour.
Monoclonal
antibody treatments can be prescribed by health care providers to individuals 12 years of
age and older who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or who have been exposed to someone
with COVID-19 and are at high risk for severe illness and hospitalization. Treatments are
available at no cost to patients.
The antibodies help the immune system recognize and
respond effectively to the virus. According to treatment guidelines, they should be
administered as soon as possible after diagnosis. Monoclonal treatment sites have been
established across the state in an effort to alleviate heavy demand on hospital resources
and to ensure Floridians have access to all potential treatments that can help them
recover from COVID-19. To find other locations to receive monoclonal antibody treatments
around the entire state, please visit floridahealthcovid19.gov.
It is recommended that
anyone ages 12 and older get vaccinated for COVID-19.
September Events at Sams House
Pioneer Story Time
Tuesday, September 7th, 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
This
month we will be reading “if you want to see a whale” by Julie Fogliano
Recommended for 6 and under. Registration is required. Please call to sign up.
Frontier School: Dolphin Discovery
Friday, September 17th, 10:30 a.m.
– 12 p.m.
Find out about these amazing mammals. See what they have in common
with us, and how these mammals have adapted to life in the Indian River Lagoon.
Please
call to sign up. Registration opens on September 1st.
Cruickshank Hike
Saturday, September 18th, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
The
Florida Native Plant Society will be leading a guided hike through the Cruickshank
Sanctuary.
It is home to many native plants and animals including the Florida
Scrub-Jay.
Please wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a hat and bring water.
360
Barnes Boulevard, Rockledge, FL, 32955
Fall is Here!
Saturday, September 25th, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Make a fun
fall craft then go on a hike with the naturalist to look for signs of fall.
Recommended for ages 12 and under. Registration is required. Please call
to sign up.
Bring your own Kayak
Thursday, September 30th, 9:30 a.m. – 12
p.m.
Meet up at Thousand Islands Conservation Area for our monthly water tour.
Registration is required. Please call to sign up.
599 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, FL
32931.
Scavenger Hunt
Every Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Stop by the 1888
house to pick up your nature hunt. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds.
House and Cabin Tour
Every Thursday and Saturday at 3 p.m.
Tour the
inside of Brevard County’s oldest standing home (1875) and the adjacent 1888 Florida
Vernacular style home to learn about the Sams Family.
Virtual Trail Tours
Scan the QR code for a quick and easy download.
Self-guided hikes for the Sams House Trails and Cruickshank.
The Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area was created and is managed
under Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program referendum. The
program was established by voters in 1990 and reaffirmed in 2004 to protect and preserve
the rich biological diversity and native species of Brevard County for future generations.
The Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Please contact staff at 321-449-4720 with any questions.
8/20/2021
COVID-19: What To Expect and other FAQs on Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
Treatment
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A clinic for free monoclonal antibody therapy treatment is now open
at Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, in Merritt Island. Monoclonal
antibody treatments can prevent hospitalization or death in high-risk patients and others
suffering from COVID-19 symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions About Monoclonal Antibody Treatment:
What is monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatment?
Your body naturally makes antibodies
to fight infection. However, your body may not have antibodies designed to recognize a
novel (or new) virus like the virus that causes COVID-19. Monoclonal antibodies, or mAbs,
are made in a laboratory to fight a particular infection—in this case,
[COVID]—and are given to patients directly.
Is mAb the same as a vaccine?
MAb treatment for COVID-19 is different from a
COVID-19 vaccine. A vaccine triggers your body’s natural immune response, but can
take weeks to develop enough antibodies and prevent some kinds of infection. MAb treatment
gives your body the antibodies it needs to protect itself.
Who can receive a mAb treatment?
Treatment is authorized by the FDA under an
Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use in adult and pediatric patients (12 and older)
who have either been diagnosed or exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are at high risk
for progression to severe illness, hospitalization, or death from COVID-19.
Do I need a prescription or doctor’s note to receive a mAb treatment?
No,
you do not need a prescription or doctor’s note. There is currently a standing
order in Florida signed by the State Surgeon General that allows patients to receive this
treatment without a prescription or referral.
Where is the walk-up mAb treatment site in Brevard County?
Brevard County has
partnered with the State of Florida to provide a walk-up mAb treatment site at Kiwanis
Island Park 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd, Merritt Island, FL 32952 in the Gymnasium building
towards the back of the park.
When is the mAb treatment site open?
The site is open from 9AM-7PM, 7 days a week
Do I need an appointment?
Appointments are not required but are highly
recommended.
How do I get a mAb treatment appointment?
To schedule an appointment, visit
https://www.patientportalfl.com/s/?language=en_US or call, (850) 344-9637.
Is there any cost or do I have to have insurance to receive a mAb treatment?
No,
there is no cost to you and you are not required to have insurance. The treatment is
FREE, however, the vendor providing the treatment will charge your insurance for the
services provided. The vendor will seek reimbursement through a federal program for those
that are uninsured.
What do I need to bring with me?
You should bring a valid government issued ID
(e.g. a driver's license), your insurance card, and a book or tablet to keep your
self-entertained while in observation.
What can I expect when I arrive?
You will enter into the Kiwanis Island Park
Gymnasium (the building towards the back of the park), and be directed to the waiting
area. If the waiting area is full, you may be asked to wait in your car until your
treatment time. You will be asked a series of health and registration questions prior to
your treatment.
How is the mAb treatment administered to a patient?
Currently, the treatment is
given via 4 subcutaneous shots, (one in each arm and two in your stomach). After you
received your treatment, you will be observed for at least 1 hour.
What kind of reaction could I have after receiving a mAb treatment?
Mild reactions
at your injection sites are possible and can include:
- Pain
- Bruising of
the skin
- Soreness
- Swelling
How long will an appointment take?
Due to the high demand for mAb treatment,
please plan on spending at least 2-hours from the moment you enter the gymnasium to when
you get back into your vehicle.
I have been vaccinated for COVID-19 am I able to receive a mAb treatment for
COVID-19?
Yes. Contact your healthcare provider for more information.
What should I do after I have had my mAb treatment?
It’s important to know
that even if you start feeling better, you could still spread the virus for a while. So,
you’ll need to continue to isolate until all of these things happen:
- At
least 10 days have passed since your first symptoms of COVID-19
- You haven’t
had a fever in at least 24 hours, without taking any medicine that reduces fever
- Your other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving
IMPORTANT: Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions. Your personal health
history may require you to meet additional conditions. Also, if you start to feel worse,
don’t hesitate to seek medical care.
Who can I contact if I have more questions about mAb treatment?
You can call (850)
344-9637 or contact your healthcare provider.
Where can I go to get more information on mAb?
For more information on mAb visit:
https://combatcovid.hhs.gov/i-have-covid-19-now/monoclonal-antibodies-high-risk-covid-19-
positive-patients
8/17/2021
COVID-19: Gov. DeSantis Announces Monoclonal Antibody Site in Brevard
County
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – A state-run monoclonal antibody therapy treatment site for
patients diagnosed with COVID-19 or considered high risk if infected has opened at Kiwanis
Island Park on Merritt Island, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced today. The location has the
capacity to serve more than 300 patients per day, and will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
daily.
Kiwanis Island Park is located at 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island, 32952.
To make an appointment, visit patientportalfl.com. Walk-ins are also being accepted at
this time.
Monoclonal antibody treatments can be prescribed by health care providers to
individuals 12 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or who have
been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are at high risk for severe illness and
hospitalization. However, to support Governor DeSantis’ initiative, there is
currently a standing order in Florida signed by the State Surgeon General that allows
patients to receive this treatment without a prescription or referral if administered by
an eligible health care provider. Such referrals are not required at any of the State of
Florida monoclonal antibody treatment sites and treatments are available at no cost to
patients.
The antibodies help the immune system recognize and respond effectively to the virus.
According to treatment guidelines, they should be administered as soon as possible after
diagnosis. By providing access to these treatments at these new sites, Governor DeSantis
is alleviating demand on hospital resources and further making sure that Floridians have
access to all potential treatments that can help them recover from COVID-19.
A similar site was opened on Monday in Orlando. To find other locations to receive
monoclonal antibody treatments around the entire state, please visit
floridahealthcovid19.gov.
DeSantis and the Florida Department of Health continue to encourage Floridians to
receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
8/16/2021 Florida Master Naturalist Program Habitat Evaulation Course Is Open for
Enrollment.
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Are you interested in conservation and Florida's natural wildlife?
Then consider enrolling in the Florida Master Naturalist Program's Habitat Evaluation
course! This course is designed to provide training in commonly used techniques for
evaluating wildlife habitats. This four-day in-person course is from September 17-25,
2021, and includes classroom instruction at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa. There
are also hands-on activities at Turkey Creek Sanctuary and St. Sebastian River Preserve
State Park. The registration fee starts at $160 per person. Registration closes at 10
a.m. on September 10, 2021. To register and learn more, please visit:
https://bit.ly/37PQx7Y
8/11/2021 DOH-Brevard To Hold Vaccination Outreach Clinic on Saturday /The FAQs on
Delta Variant
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – The Florida Department of Health-Brevard will hold
its next COVID-19 vaccination outreach clinic on Saturday, Aug. 14, at Eau Gallie Civic
Center, 1551 Highland Ave., in Melbourne.
The clinic will run from 8 a.m. to 1
p.m. No appointments are required.
Anyone ages 12 and older are recommended to get a
vaccine. Based on availability, the clinic will provide the first dose of the two-dose
Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, with follow-up appointments for the second-dose, and also the
one-dose Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine.
Vaccinations and testing for
COVID-19 are also available through your personal physician, urgent care centers and local
pharmacies.
The spike in COVID-19 cases in Brevard County is attributed to the highly
infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus. Delta is twice as contagious as the original
COVID-19.
Here are some FAQs on Delta:
What is a coronavirus
Variant?
If COVID-19 spreads enough, it mutates.
Some of the mutations are
more dangerous than others.
Some "Variants of Concern" (according to the @CDCgov)
include
Are variants normal? All viruses mutate and create variants...
unless we
eliminate them.
And yes, viruses can be eliminated.
Can COVID-19 be controlled?
Thanks to
vaccinations, the following diseases are no longer run rampant in the US. (We can do the
same with COVID-19!)
- Polio
- Tetanus
- Flu
- Hepatitis
B
- Hepatitis A
- Rubella
- Hib
- Measles
- Whooping
Cough
- Pneumococcal
- Rotavirus
- Mumps
- Chickenpox
- Diphtheria. (source -
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/forgot-14-diseases.html)
Do vaccines work against Delta?
Yes. All of them are effective against Delta.
How do variants happen?
If COVID-19 spreads enough, it mutates.
Some
of those mutations are more dangerous than others.
The best way to stop variants is
to stop spread.
The best way to stop spread is vaccination.
Can vaccinated
people spread Delta?
Yes.
Even if a vaccinated person might not
show symptoms or get sick, they can still spread Delta.
Please follow CDC
recommendations: wash your hands frequently, social distance, use facial covering and get
vaccinated.
So there's no point in getting the vax!
No!
Getting
vaxxed drastically reduces your chances of severe illness, hospitalization, and
death.
8/11/2021 4-H Club Virtual Open House
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Are you looking for extracurricular activities to get your kids
involved in this school year? Why not try 4-H? Join us for our virtual Open House event on
September 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to learn more about our program and clubs! This
virtual open house is free to attend, will be held over Zoom, and is for all families in
Brevard County. After a general presentation, you will have the opportunity to meet with
and explore our different clubs. There will also be a Q&A session at the end for any
questions you may have.
To register and learn more, please visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/164029708273
8/10/2021 Hunter Safety Class
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Join us to complete your
Hunter Safety requirements! This class will be held in person at the UF/IFAS Extension
Office in Cocoa on August 28, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This class is for students
who have completed the online portion of the course. Students will receive the classroom
portion, written exam, and shooting qualification to complete their Hunter Safety
requirements. Students need to bring their online completion certificate and note-taking
materials. Youth under 18 need a signed parent permission form, and those under 16 need to
be accompanied by an adult. There are no fees for this class.
Register online here:
https://bit.ly/3i5EYPQ
For more information, please contact Gus Koerner at (321)
633-1702 ext. 52320 or email him at gkoerner@ufl.edu.
8/9/2021 Troubling Influx of Patients with COVID-19 Symptoms Crowding Area Emergency
Rooms
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Hospital emergency rooms are inundated with patients
with symptoms of COVID-19, a situation that has prompted a plea from Brevard County health
officials and emergency services for residents to consider other options before taxing
ambulance services with non-emergency calls and showing up at the ER for a COVID test when
other test sites are available.
All three hospital systems in the County are over capacity and continue to deal with
a strong surge in patients, said Brevard County Emergency Director John Scott. Hospitals
have implemented surge plans that include cancellation of elective surgeries, and
converting regular space into COVID-19 space and negative pressure rooms. Also of concern,
Scott said, are that hospital emergency rooms are seeing comparable surges in patients
with COVID-19 symptoms, though not all of those visiting the ER have an emergency
situation. That creates safety concerns for real emergencies, such as traffic
accident-related trauma patients, heart attack victims or others needing emergency
treatment.
Scott said it’s important that residents and visitors to Brevard County increase
their vigilance and “return to what we know helps slow the spread when it comes to
COVID, which is wearing face coverings, good hand hygiene, practicing social distancing
when possible and, of course, we know we have a solution to this-- which is our vaccine,
and we encourage people to get as much good information that’s out there and make
sure they know where to get them.”
Unvaccinated residents ages 12 and older should consider getting a COVID-19 vaccine,
which is also available through a personal physician, pharmacy or retail outlet, and
urgent cares. Scott said it’s also important that people looking to be tested for
COVID-19 symptoms do so, not at an ER, but at an urgent care, pharmacy or through their
own personal physicians.
“It is imperative that we pull together, we get through this and slow this curve
to relieve the stress on our hospital system and our healthcare system so we can take care
of everyone who gets sick,” Scott said.
The DOH has testing sites listed at https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/testing-sites/. The Centers for
Disease Control recommends that both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents wear a mask
indoors in public, and continue to practice social distancing, hand washing, and cover
coughs and sneezes.
Some delays and backlogs are being encountered where testing is available. At some
locations, appointments are necessary. Others have seen long lines or are requesting
patients to wait in their vehicles until notified to come inside for a test.
“(Testing) is still widely available in our community, but like anything as the
numbers go up so too does the demand for testing,” Scott said. “We know
it’s available at urgent care centers, Walgreen’s, CVS, some medical
diagnostic centers, and there are some at-home versions that can purchased at various
retail outlets. A lot of primary care physicians are also offering tests. We always
encourage folks to go to their primary physician anytime they have a question about their
health, but I also want to caution folks that just because you want a COVID-19 test
doesn’t mean you should go to the emergency room. That’s the exact opposite of
what you should be doing. Go to Walgreen’s, go to CVS, contact your primary care
physician or go to an urgent care, but also be patient. We are working with suppliers.
Tests continue to come in, and the demand is up.”
Brevard County Fire Rescue Chief Mark Schollmeyer, said his department has seen an
increase in COVID-19 positive and COVID-19 symptomatic patients over the last several
weeks that equals, if not exceeds, the height of the pandemic in 2020.
“Subsequently our BCFR ambulances are seeing an increase in hospital times due
to not being able to turn patients over to hospital staff,” he said, referring to
ERs filled with patients suffering from COVID-19 symptoms. “We continue to ask that
people use 9-1-1 sparingly for non-emergent issues and to save the ambulances and ER trips
for those who urgently need those services. Just being COVID positive but asymptomatic
does not always make it a life-threatening emergent condition requiring a trip to the ER.
We ask people to take advantage of your primary care physician, telemedicine or urgent
care and leave emergency room and ambulance trips for those with life threatening or
serious emergencies.”
8/6/2021 My Brevard Yard Site Visits Are Now Available
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. --
Sign-ups for My Brevard Yard Site Visits are now open! Learn how to build your soil's
health to grow a healthy lawn, ornamental plants, and edible plants without harming our
waterways. During our visit, we will take soil and water samples for testing. You will
receive a copy of your test results along with a fertilizer recommendation. As well as
additional suggestions to help your lawn and plants grow healthier. A site visit costs
$50. Once your ticket is purchased, you will receive a survey and be contacted to set up
an appointment. Sign up for a site visit today on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3C5oEGK
8/5/2021 COVID-19 Vaccinations On the Rise as Virus Spreads in Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Brevard County, but so too
are the number of people getting vaccinated, according to the Florida Department of
Health. With the newest weekly report of COVID-19 cases not anticipated until Friday,
Aug. 6, Florida Department of Health-Brevard (DOH-Brevard) said they anticipate the report
will reflect a spike in the number of people being vaccinated based on turnout at its
Health Clinics and outreach programs this week.
Last week’s report from FDOH
showed the number of people being vaccinated nearly doubled from the previous week, from
3,470 vaccinations to 6,825. Unfortunately, the number of people testing positive for
COVID-19 in Brevard County also climbed from 2,166 the previous week to 3,516. It was the
third week in a row of rising numbers in both categories.
DOH-Brevard continues to
offer two-dose Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, along with the one-dose Janssen vaccine, at
all three of its Health Clinics in the County in Viera, 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way;
Melbourne, 601 E. University Blvd,; and Titusville, 611 North Singleton Ave. COVID
vaccinations are offered on a walk-in basis from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It also continues to
conduct vaccination outreach clinics, including one conducted Friday at Our Lady of Grace
Catholic Church in Palm Bay and earlier this week at Brevard Zoo and the Merritt Island
Pancake House, both of which included incentives such as free admission into the zoo and a
free breakfast.
“Based on the vaccinations we’ve administered this week, I
would expect the number of COVID vaccinations in Brevard to be higher this week,”
said Anita Stremmel, assistant director at DOH-Brevard.
DOH-Brevard recommends
anyone ages 12 and older to get vaccinated. There is plenty of vaccine in Brevard County,
and vaccinations are available at DOH-Brevard, urgent cares centers, some grocery stores
and pharmacies and private physician offices.
8/4/2021 COVID-19 Vaccinations Help Prevent the Virus from Spreading/Mutating
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Failure to get vaccinated or fully vaccinated for COVID-19
enhances the possibility that the virus could spread and mutate into potentially more
deadly variants, area health experts say. All three major hospital systems in Brevard
County are reporting near capacity levels of patients with COVID-19 symptoms. The vast
majority of those patients are unvaccinated.
In Brevard County, 58 percent of the
population have been vaccinated, according to the Florida Department of Health-Brevard
(DOH-Brevard).
“We have seen about a 98 to 99 percent non-vaccinated rate among
our patients admitted with COVID related illness and disease,” said Dr. Nik Moradi
with Steward Health Group. “I think that a lot of us have noticed, let’s say
we go shopping at Publix or somewhere, it’s clearly stated with signs on the doors
that say if fully vaccinated masks are voluntary. If not fully vaccinated masks are
mandatory, and yet when you look around maybe one or two percent of people are wearing
masks, but only 50 percent are vaccinated. Well, to me, those numbers don’t add up.
So people aren’t playing by the rules and that might be partially contributing to
the breakout we have.”
While it’s being described as a pandemic of the
unvaccinated, the threat is still a concern for those vaccinated, medical experts said.
“That’s going to be a concern if we don’t have more people
vaccinated,” said Barry Inman, epidemiologist with Florida Department of
Health-Brevard (DOH-Brevard). “The virus can continue to replicate and replicate and
it’s going to get more efficient at attaching to our cells, our respiratory cells,
and other cells for that matter in our body, so that’s a concern. We also have to be
cognizant that this is a small world and I think in the world we have just over a billion
people that may be vaccinated. There’s seven billion people on this planet, so
we’ve got a large task in front of us. The best thing we can do is try to reduce the
onset of other variants is to get vaccinated.”
Added Moradi, “The more we
get vaccinated, the less likely it is for these nasty variants to pop up.”
Vaccines are available throughout Brevard County.
At DOH-Brevard, 255 Judge Fran
Jamieson Way in Viera, the two-doses Moderna and Pfizer and one-dose Janssen COVID-19
vaccinations are offered, based on availability. Pfizer is suitable for ages 12 and older;
Moderna and Janssen are suitable for ages 18 and older. Ample supplies of vaccine are also
available at area pharmacies, urgent care centers, and from your private physician.
Residents who are ages 12 and older are recommended to get vaccinated.
On Friday, Aug.
6, DOH-Brevard will host an outreach vaccination clinic at Our Lady of Grace Catholic
Church, 300 Malabar Road in Palm Bay from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CVS, Publix, Sam’s
Club, Walgreens, Walmart, and Winn-Dixie also provide the COVID-19 vaccine at specific
locations throughout Brevard County for those eligible.
8/4/2021 Brevard County Fire Rescue and Patrick Space Force Base Sign Mutual Aid
Pact
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Fire Rescue and Patrick Space Force Base
are combining forces to provide mutual aid on fire and emergency response calls to
residents of unincorporated south Cocoa Beach response zones.
An interlocal agreement
signing ceremony on Wednesday sealed the deal and, according to District 2 Brevard County
Commissioner Bryan A. Lober, resolves an issue that’s been ongoing since
“prior to man having first set foot on the moon.”
“This agreement
results in automatic aid coverage for fire calls to the area of Snug Harbor,” Lober
said. “Frankly, this agreement goes toward the core governmental obligation every
level of government has to its constituents of providing for public safety. This agreement
also presents an opportunity; an opportunity to better integrate Patrick Space Force Base
into the local community.”
The signing ceremony was attended by members of
Patrick Space Force Base, Brevard County Fire Rescue and Brevard County Public Safety.
Lober and Col. Ed Marshall, Space Launch Delta Vice Wing Commander, signed the agreement,
with Marshall calling it a “great partnership” and a great opportunity to
“continue building relationships.”
The mutual aid agreement received
unanimous support of the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners during its regular
meeting Tuesday, Aug. 3. The agreement allows either entity to provide mutual aid,
including fire protection equipment and personnel to dispatch on calls within the
jurisdiction of Patrick Space Force Base or in unincorporated areas of Cocoa Beach.
Under the agreement, Patrick Space Force Base agrees to automatically respond to provide
fire protection, and Brevard County Fire Rescue agrees to automatically respond to fire
protection within the installation or base at PSFB. The agreement also lays out how Air
Force military and civilian personnel from both entities would handle jurisdiction on
calls and which authorities would be in command once dispatched to the scene. Training is
also a key component.
“Integrating and being involved in the community not only
stands to improve quality of life but it also opens a number of opportunities that might
well otherwise go unnoticed,” Lober said of the County’s growing relationship
with Patrick Space Force Base. “Because, while largely autonomous, Patrick is an
integral part of Brevard County and the folks here are valued and should know that they
are valued. Whether it’s a joint training opportunity of whether it’s simply
knowing who to go to when you need assistance with something outside of your wheelhouse,
it can help.”
8/4/2021 Child Passenger Safety Seminars
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- In need of a car seat? Want to learn how to install one
correctly? We have you covered! Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa to learn
all about child passenger safety. These seminars are free to attend and are available on
select dates from August through December.
Parents in need of a seat will be able to
purchase a convertible car seat at a reduced cost at the end of the class. Parents must
present proof of enrollment in WIC, Medicaid, Florida Access Benefits, or Healthy Start
services to receive a seat.
Pre-register for free on Eventbrite:
https://bit.ly/36VVR95
8/3/2021 Tech upgrades for 211 Brevard help residents with COVID-19-related
issues
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A “chatbot” on 211 Brevard’s website and a
new automated text messaging service give Brevard County residents two more ways to get
help with concerns related to COVID-19.
Visitors to 211brevard.org may interact with
the “bot,” which will guide them to resources about testing and vaccines, food
pantries, financial assistance for rent and utilities, and mental health and substance
abuse treatment.
The same types of questions are addressed by texting 211NOW to
898211. “While we had already added live text to the options for reaching our 24/7
helpline staff, the marathon of high demand for information in the pandemic encouraged us
to look for additional, efficient platforms for helping more people,” said Libby
Donoghue, executive director for 211 Brevard.
The local nonprofit has provided
telephone-based support for more than 50 years and operates the Community Information
Hotline in partnership with Brevard County Emergency Management, most often in response to
hurricanes.
In March 2020, the hotline was activated for the COVID-19 crisis and
received almost 70,000 calls and 8,000 texts in a year, which represented a 50 percent
increase for the period.
“On some days, our staff and volunteers were faced with
500 percent increases in calls and texts,” Donoghue said. “We rose to the
challenge, but we also knew we could help more people more quickly with more methods of
delivery that didn’t take staff time.”
Both 211 Brevard technology
upgrades were funded through a federal CARES Act allocation proposed by District 2 County
Commissioner Bryan A. Lober and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
"As the
Space Coast recovers from the ongoing impacts of COVID, Brevard County remains on the
lookout for opportunities to help the community recover,” Lober said.
The
county’s support for the one-time expenses for these projects will allow 211
post-COVID-19 to repurpose the technology to address other possible community challenges,
such as hurricane, wildfire or widespread flooding, Donoghue said.
“This is an
investment that will pay off immediately and potentially for years to come in better
access to information for residents” she said. For live interaction with 211
specialists, residents may call 2-1-1 or text their ZIP code to 898211.
Staffing
increases since the onset of the pandemic have been funded by the Florida Department of
Children and Families and FEMA.
8/3/2021
Brevard County/DOH-Brevard Reimplement Weekly Facebook Live COVID-19
Updates
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – In response to the surging number of COVID-19 cases, Brevard
County Emergency Management and Florida Department of Health-Brevard (DOH-Brevard) are
reimplementing Facebook Live updates beginning at 11:30 a.m. this Friday, Aug. 6.
During the previous peak of the pandemic, Brevard County Emergency Management and
DOH-Brevard played host to a panel of County officials, including Brevard Public Safety,
Brevard Fire Rescue and Brevard Public Schools, to provide updates on the status of
COVID-19 issues faced by our community, including vaccination opportunities, programs to
help residents with rental assistance and utility payments, federal CARES Act priorities,
small business loans and other public safety measures that were in place.
A recent
resurgence in COVID-19 cases that has seen numbers climb back to peak levels. That has
prompted the need to again host weekly Facebook Live COVID-19 updates in an effort to keep
the public informed not only on what actions the County and medical community are
undertaking in response, but to provide information on what steps residents can take to
protect themselves, including vaccination availability, testing locations, the latest CDC
recommendations and other programs that can be of benefit to our community and residents.
During the Facebook Live event, the public can comment on Facebook with questions
which will then be posed to our panel of experts. The Facebook Live event will be on the
Brevard County Government and Brevard County Emergency Management Facebook pages and,
once completed, will also be available for viewing on YouTube under SCGTV499.
8/3/2021 Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Selection and Management Committee
Meets August 20
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021, at
the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend.
The Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory
committee to the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the
acquisition and ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL
Program nature sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Members of the public may also
participate in the meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access
Information:
Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 808383
Or One tap mobile :
US:
+13126266799,,84308485136# or +19292056099,,84308485136#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for
higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1
929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215
8782
Webinar ID: 843 0848 5136
International Numbers Available
Any questions
regarding this meeting should be directed to Amy Rivera at (321) 255-4466 or
Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal sany decision made
by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered
at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that,
for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence
upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing
accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy
Rivera, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting,
at (321) 255-4466.
8/2/2021 Employment Opportunities in Abundance at Brevard County Government Job Fair,
Aug. 17
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Government in coordination with Career
Source Brevard will host a Job Fair for positions available in a variety of County
Government departments and services on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Government Center
in Viera.
The Job Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in buildings A, B and C at
the Government Center located at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera. Positions are
available in a multitude of departments, including Library Services, Parks &
Recreation, Public Works, Utility Services, Natural Resources, Mosquito Control, Planning
and Development, Solid Waste Management, Brevard County Fire Rescue, Emergency Management,
Public Safety, and Space Coast Area Transit, and more.
Those attending the Job Fair
should bring with them a valid driver’s license, personal email address, contact
information for three references and a resume.
Brevard County Government employment
opportunities will be posted online each Monday starting today, Aug. 2, Aug. 9 and Aug.
16.
8/2/2021 DOH-Brevard Offers Incentives For First-Time VOCID-19 Vaccinations
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Florida Department of Health-Brevard is working to
incentivize residents to get their COVID-19 shots, offering food vouchers for local
grocery stores, free zoo admission and even a free breakfast.
DOH-Brevard is offering
$10 food vouchers for those who get their first COVID-19 vaccination at Health
Department Clinics in Viera, Titusville and Melbourne. Food vouchers are also available at
all outreach events while supplies last. Beginning this past Thursday, parents receive a
food voucher when their 12-plus year-old received their first COVID-19 vaccination. Food
vouchers are good at large area grocery chains like Publix, Winn-Dixie, Albertsons, Food
Lion and Save A Lot and are available while supplies last. DOH-Brevard Clinic locations:
- Melbourne, 601 E. University Blvd, 32901
- Viera, 2565 Judge Fran Jamieson
Way, 32940
- Titusville, 611 North Singleton Ave., 32796
There are two opportunities on Wednesday to get your vaccine and also reap some additional
benefits: Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021
Merritt Island Pancake House
950 N.
Courtenay Pkwy Suite #18, Merritt Island, FL 32953
9AM-1PM **Free meal with purchase
of a drink with every vaccine**
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021
Brevard Zoo
8225 N.
Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940
9AM-1PM **Free admission with vaccine. August
– Kids free with paid admission.**
Organizations that want to offer incentives
or host an outreach may call DOH-Brevard Outreach Coordinator Nancee Brown at
321-615-9546.
8/2/2021 North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets Thursday, August 12,
2021
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA -- The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold
its next monthly meeting on Thursday, August 12, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the
Brevard Room, located at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to
attend. The Brevard Room is located in the building on the north side of the parking
lot behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For questions or Public Comment,
please call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal
any decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his or her own expense, for the record includes testimony and evidence upon which
any such appeal is to be based – Section 286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida
Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding should notice
Parks and Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff
Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
7/30/2021 COVID-19 Numbers Climb as Hospitals Work To Meet Influx of Patients
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – The three major hospital systems in Brevard County are
working in tandem to meet a significant insurgence in COVID-19 cases that have nearly
doubled for the third week in a row.
As predicted by Florida Department of
Health-Brevard (DOH-Brevard) epidemiologist Barry Inman, COVID cases rose sharply for the
third straight week in Brevard County, jumping from 2,166 between July 16-22, to 3,516
cases between July 23-July 29. The positivity rate also increased from 20.3 percent to
23.9 percent during those same time periods. One positive note from the latest report from
Florida Department of Health is that the number of people being vaccinated in Brevard
County also increased from 3,470 the previous week to 6,825 people this past week.
Health First, Parrish Medical Center and Steward Medical Group have all had to implement
changes in their operations to accommodate a drastic increase and demand for beds from a
surging number of COVID-19 patients. Some hospitals are at or near capacity and are
converting available space into COVID-19 rooms. Some have cancelled most elective
surgeries or procedures to prepare for a continued influx of COVID-19 cases.
Representatives from all three hospital systems and DOH-Brevard took part this week in a
video press conference to discuss their concerns of the spike in COVID-19 cases. That
video conference can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zJ_LWNTghA
“We’re sort of in that disaster planning mode,” said Dr. Jeffrey
Stalnaker with Health First. “Looking at some of the models, it would appear that
we’re going to be in this as least well into August, so we’re putting
contingencies in place to be able to manage that.”
Most of those being
hospitalized (97-99 percent) with COVID-19 symptoms in Brevard County are unvaccinated,
officials said.
Earlier this week, the CDC listed the state of Florida as being at
“High Risk” for community transmission of COVID-19.
Brevard County needs
more people to get vaccinated, Inman said. “We have just over 50 percent of our
population vaccinated.”
Inman said the Delta variant of Covid is significantly
more infectious than any other variant health agencies have seen in the past. When the
coronavirus first began to impact Brevard County, the reproductive rate was that a person
infected with Covid would infect two to three other people. The infectious rate now has
moved up to five to eight people. “It’s fairly close to the reproductive ratio
of the measles,” which Inman said has a reproductive rate of 10 to 18 people.
“Measles is the most infectious organism we have on this planet."
DOH-Brevard
offers Moderna, Pfizer, and Janssen COVID-19 vaccinations, based on availability, at
2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. The Pfizer vaccine is also available, based on
availability, at the DOH-Brevard clinics in Melbourne and Titusville. Pfizer is
suitable for ages 12+; Moderna and Janssen are suitable for ages 18+. No appointments
required. Ample supplies of vaccine also are available at area pharmacies, urgent cares
centers and from your private physician. Residents who are ages 12 and older are
recommended to get vaccinated.
Other Vaccine Opportunities Include:
Saturday, July 31, 2021
New Shiloh Christian Center
3900 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL
32934
10AM-2PM
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021
Merritt Island Pancake House
950 N.
Courtenay Pkwy Suite #18, Merritt Island, FL 32953
9AM-1PM **Free meal with purchase
of a drink with every vaccine**
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021
Brevard Zoo
8225 N.
Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940
9AM-1PM **Free admission with vaccine. August
– Kids free with paid admission.**
Friday, August 6, 2021
Our Lady of Grace
Catholic Church
300 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32907
10AM-2PM
COVID-19 tests
also are available at pharmacies, urgent care centers and through your private physician.
Check with your doctor or healthcare provider for more information.
7/27/2021 CDC Lists Recommendations for Those Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The spike in COVID-19 cases has focused a lot of attention on those
who have not been vaccinated. Ample supplies of vaccine are available at Florida
Department of Health-Brevard (DOH-Brevard), area pharmacies, urgent cares centers and from
your private physician. Residents who are ages 12 and older are recommended to get
vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided guidance
for individuals fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Individuals are considered fully
vaccinated for COVID-19 two or more weeks after they have received the second dose in a
two-dose series (Moderna and Pfizer vaccine require two doses) or two or more weeks after
they have received a single-dose vaccine (Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine).
Here is an overview of the CDC Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully
Vaccinated people:
- Resume activities without wearing masks or physical distancing except where
required by federal, state, local, tribal or territorial laws, rules and regulations,
including local businesses and workplaces.
- Refrain from quarantine and testing
following a known exposure if they remain asymptomatic.
- Resume domestic travel
and refrain from testing before or after travel of self-quarantine after travel.
- Refrain from testing before leaving the United States for international travel (unless
required by the destination) and refrain from self-quarantine after arriving back in the
United States.
- Refrain from routine screening testing if asymptomatic and
feasible.
Fully vaccinated individuals should continue to: - Practice hand and
respiratory hygiene.
- Get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
- Follow guidance issued by individual employers.
- Follow travel requirements
and recommendations.
Fully vaccinated individuals should continue to watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Regardless
of vaccination status, if symptoms develop, individuals should isolate and be evaluated
for COVID-19, including SARS-CoV-2 testing if indicated. DOH-Brevard offers Moderna
and Janssen COVID-19 vaccinations, based on availability, at 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,
Viera. Beginning Thursday, July 29, DOH-Brevard will be offering Pfizer vaccine to those
12 and older at all three DOH clinic locations in Melbourne, Viera and Titusville. No
appointments required.
Other vaccination locations include:
Wednesday, July
28, 2021
Veterans Memorial Complex
2285 Minton Rd, West Melbourne, FL 32904
10AM-2PM
Friday, July 30, 2021 Dogs R Us
Atlas 5 Launch 2:50PM
4200 S
Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780
11AM-4PM
Saturday, July 31, 2021
New
Shiloh Christian Center
3900 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL 32934
10AM-2PM
Friday,
August 6, 2021
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
300 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, FL
32907
10AM-2PM
COVID-19 tests also are available at pharmacies, urgent care
centers and through your private physician. Check with your doctor of healthcare provider
for more information.
July 30, 2021 August Events at Sams House at Pine Island
Pioneer Story Time
Tuesday, August 10th, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
This
month we will be reading “if you were a parrot” by Katherine Rawson
Recommended for 6 and under. Registration is required. Please call to sign up. No
Dinos Here!
Saturday, August 14th, 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Find out why you
won’t be able to find dinosaur fossils in your backyard.
Join us to learn about
the prehistoric animals in Florida and make a fossil craft.
Registration is required.
Please call to sign up.
Cruickshank Hike
Sunday, August 15th, 9:00 am
– 11:00 am
Our Master Naturalist, Mark Prynoski will be guiding a hike through
the Cruickshank Sanctuary. It is home to many native plants and animals including the
Florida Scrub-Jay. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a hat and bring water.
Registration is required. Please call to sign up.
Bring your own Kayak
Thursday, August 26th, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet up at Thousand Islands
Conservation Area for our monthly water tour. Registration is required.
Please call
to sign up. 599 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
Scavenger Hunt
Every
Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Stop by the 1888 house to pick up your nature hunt.
Enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds.
House and Cabin Tour
Every
Thursday and Saturday at 3 p.m.
Tour the inside of Brevard County’s oldest
standing home (1875) and the adjacent 1888 Florida Vernacular style home to learn about
the Sams Family.
Virtual Trail Tours
Download the Pocketsights app for
self-guided hikes for Sams House and Cruickshank trails.
The Sams House at
Pine Island Conservation Area was created and is managed under Brevard County’s
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program referendum. The program was established by voters
in 1990 and reaffirmed in 2004 to protect and preserve the rich biological diversity and
native species of Brevard County for future generations. The Sams House at Pine Island
Conservation Area is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please contact staff at
321-449-4720 with any questions.
7/28/2021
Forgot To Get Your 2nd COVID-19 Vaccination? It's Not Too Late
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Health officials says it’s not too late for those who
received a first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine to go back for their second dose
– even if you’re beyond the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
recommended window. The second dose provides stronger protection against the variants.
Here is where you can get vaccinated this week:
Today (Wednesday,) July 28,
2021
Veterans Memorial Complex
2285 Minton Rd, West Melbourne, FL 32904
10AM-2PM
Friday, July 30, 2021
Dogs R Us
Atlas 5 Launch 2:50PM
4200 S
Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780
11AM-4PM
Saturday, July 31, 2021
New
Shiloh Christian Center
3900 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL 32934
10AM-2PM
Wednesday,
Aug. 4, 2021
Merritt Island Pancake House
950 N. Courtenay Pkwy Suite #18, Merritt
Island, FL 32953
9AM-1PM **Free meal with purchase of a drink with every vaccine**
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021
Brevard Zoo
8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940
9AM-1PM **Free admission with vaccine. August – Kids free with paid admission.**
Friday, August 6, 2021
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
300 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay,
FL 32907
10AM-2PM
DOH-Brevard offers Moderna and Janssen COVID-19 vaccinations,
based on availability, at 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. Beginning Thursday, July
29, DOH-Brevard will be offering Pfizer vaccine to those 12 and older at all three DOH
clinic locations in Melbourne, Viera and Titusville. No appointments required. Ample
supplies of vaccine also are available at area pharmacies, urgent cares centers and from
your private physician. Residents who are ages 12 and older are recommended to get
vaccinated.
COVID-19 tests also are available at pharmacies, urgent care centers and
through your private physician. Check with your doctor of healthcare provider for more
information.
7/27/2021 Budgeting: Smart Choices, Smart Money
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Want to improve your financial management? Consider
enrolling in our budgeting class today to learn money-saving strategies, effective
budgeting methods, and more. It's time to take control of your money! During this
class, participants will learn different budgeting strategies, how to save money, and
more. This class is offered select dates August through December 2021, and take place at
the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension building at 3695 Lake Dr., Cocoa, FL 32926. The class
is $10 per person.
Please call us at (321) 633-1702 to schedule an appointment, or
register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3kXPIS8
7/27/2021
CANCELED: Brevard County Fire Rescue's 20th Annual Awards Ceremony
CANCELED - This event has been canceled due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in
Brevard County. BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, Brevard County
Fire Rescue will hold their 20th Annual Awards Ceremony at Calvary Chapel of Viera.
Calvary Chapel of Viera is located at 2852 Fellowship Place, Viera FL 32940. The ceremony
is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., and is estimated to last an hour and a half. Media
coverage is welcome to attend.
Award Recipients shall include the following
categories:
Special Achievement Awards
- Unit Citation
- Commendable
Service
- Meritorious Service
- Lifesaving
Annual Awards - Volunteer of the Year
- EMS Reservist of the Year
- Civilian of the Year
- Ocean Rescue Lifeguard of the Year
- Inspector of
the Year
- Dispatcher of the Year
- Recruit of the Year
- EMT of the
Year
- Paramedic of the Year
- Firefighter of the Year
- Instructor
of the Year
- Company Officer of the Year
- Chief Officer of the Year
- Tim Mills Award
Longevity Awards Recognizing Retirees
7/27/2021 Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Procedures Committee Meets August
5
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Program Procedures Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, August 5 at the EEL Program
Administrative Office, 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend.
The purpose of this meeting is to receive a quarterly update on the EEL Program.
Members of the public may also participate in this meeting through a Zoom Webinar
Zoom
Webinar
Passcode: 894428
Or One tap mobile:
US: +13126266799,,89341359224# or
+19292056099,,89341359224#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number
based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715
8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 893 4135
9224
International Numbers Available
Any questions regarding this meeting should
be directed to Amy Rivera (321) 255-4466 or Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov
If a
person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as
appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a
person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense,
which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be
based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to
participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program Administrative
Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
7/26/2021 COVID Vaccinations Readily Available Throughout Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Emergency Management has been closely monitoring
updates related to coronavirus. The health and safety of our residents is of utmost
concern. We want to ensure that residents have the latest information regarding the virus
and its current impacts.
COVID-related infections continue to climb dramatically in
Brevard County. The last reported numbers from the Florida Department of Health indicate
2,166 cases in Brevard County for the week of 7/16-7/22, for a 20.3 percent positivity
rate. Area hospitals are seeing a rapid increase in the number of patients with COVID
symptoms, with the majority unvaccinated and in the age range of 20 to 40 years old.
Florida Health Department-Brevard recommends anyone ages 12 and older get vaccinated.
It is important to remember that risk of getting the disease is directly related to
exposure to the virus. It is recommended that residents closely adhere to CDC
recommendations of social distancing, frequent hand washing, wearing facial coverings and
staying home if you are sick.
Vaccines are available at most pharmacies, urgent cares
and through your personal physician.
Moderna and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson)
COVID-19 vaccinations will also be available at the below locations based on availability.
No appointments required.
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Veterans Memorial Complex
2285 Minton Rd, West Melbourne, FL 32904
10AM-2PM
Friday, July 30, 2021
Dogs R Us
Atlas 5 Launch 2:50PM
4200 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780
11AM-4PM
Saturday, July 31, 2021
New Shiloh Christian Center
3900 Sarno
Rd, Melbourne, FL 32934
10AM-2PM
Friday, August 6, 2021
Our Lady of Grace
Catholic Church
300 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32907
10AM-2PM
COVID-19 tests are
also available, excluding FDOH-Brevard, at pharmacies, urgent care centers and through
your private physician. Check with your doctor or healthcare provider for more
information.
7/26/2021 Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Recreation and Education
Advisory Committee Meets August 12 BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the
Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Recreation and Education Advisory Committee (REAC)
Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, will be held
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at the EEL Program Administrative
Office, 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend.
The purpose of
this meeting is to receive a quarterly update on the EEL Program.
Members of the
public may also participate in the meeting through a Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access
Information:
Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 404329
Or One tap mobile: US:
+19292056099,,84964478536# or +13017158592,,84964478536# Or Telephone:
Dial (for
higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1
301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248
7799
Webinar ID: 849 6447 8536
International Numbers Available
Any questions
regarding this meeting should be directed to Amy Rivera (321) 255-4466 or
Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by
this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for
such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations
or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321)
255-4466.
7/23/2021 Career Opportunities with Brevard County Parks and Recreation
BREVARD
COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Parks and Recreation has job and career opportunities for
individuals interested in working in a diverse organization supporting a variety of
leisure and recreation activities. Open positions include recreation, park maintenance,
land management and more. Employment with Parks and Recreation allows you to enjoy the
many unique and wonderful features of the Space Coast while providing many employment
benefits and opportunities for advancement, training and education. Brevard County is an
Equal Employment Opportunity and Veterans Preference employer. Parks and Recreation is
accepting applications for currently advertised positions. If you would like to view all
of the current positions being advertised, please click on the “County Jobs”
link located on this webpage: http://www.brevardfl.gov/.
7/21/2021 Brevard County Health Agencies Warn of Rapid
Rise in COVID Cases
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – A significant uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases in
Brevard County has prompted an urgent appeal from area health officials for non-vaccinated
residents to get vaccinated and for the community as a whole to exercise personal safety
measures such as social distancing, frequent hand washing and wearing face coverings in
crowded places to curb the spread of this potentially deadly virus.
In recent weeks,
the increase in coronavirus cases in Brevard County has begun to match peak COVID
infection levels that were seen during the height of the pandemic. Last week, Brevard
County recorded 1,443 cases, according to the Florida Department of Health. In comparison,
for the week ending June 3 there were 246 cases. The majority of patients testing positive
are between the ages of 20 to 40 years old. What’s happening in Brevard County
mirrors a trend seen statewide and throughout the nation, officials said.
During the
height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brevard County Fire Rescue averaged 10 to 15 daily
transports of patients with COVID symptoms to area hospitals. BCFR Chief Mark Schollmeyer
said transports are now back up to an average 10 per day, and that area hospital emergency
rooms are crowded with COVID patients.
"We are experiencing an increase in
COVID-related emergency department visits and hospital admissions,” said Andy
Romine, President of Rockledge Regional Medical Center. “Over 98% of the COVID
patients that have been admitted this year have been unvaccinated individuals.”
Parrish Medical Center in Titusville is seeing similar increases in COVID-related
emergency visits and hospitalizations.
“The pandemic is far from over,”
said George Mikitarian, President/CEO, Parrish Medical Center. “We can’t
stress enough the importance of continued vigilance with preventive measures and encourage
everyone to get vaccinated.”
Maria Stahl, Administrator for FDOH-Brevard, said
vaccines are readily available in Brevard County. “Everyone over the age of 12
should get vaccinated,” she said.
There is an ample supply of COVID vaccines
– Moderna (2 doses), Pfizer (2 doses) and Johnson & Johnson/Jannsen (1 dose) --
whether it’s at your personal physician’s office, an urgent care, a pharmacy
or grocery store. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen are also available at the
FDOH-Brevard Health Clinic in Viera, 2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way. Many of these
locations, excluding FDOH-Brevard, also offer COVID testing or personal test kits.
“We have long cautioned that COVID-19 would not go away easily, and that it would
take everyone to do his or her part to ensure we defeat this pandemic once and for all.
And as expected, the Delta variant has now become, and will likely remain, the dominant
strain across the U.S. and Florida over the coming months,” said Jeffrey Stalnaker,
MD, Chief Clinical Officer, Health First.
“Our message could not be more clear.
Vaccines are widely available and have been proven to be safe and highly effective –
including against the Delta variant,” Stalnaker said. “Although receiving a
vaccine does not provide a 100 percent guarantee of immunity, it does provide a near 100
percent level of defense against becoming sick enough for hospitalization. We join our
regional health partners in our efforts to fully vaccinate the community, which brings us
closer to herd immunity.”
Don Walker, Communications Director for Brevard County
Government, called the rise in COVID cases “an alarming trend.”
“We
all need to do our due diligence to help bring these numbers down and stop the rapid
spread of COVID in our community,” Walker said. “The pandemic clearly
isn’t over because we’re seeing a vicious resurgence. If you haven’t
been vaccinated I would strongly recommend it sooner than later for your own
protection.”
7/21/2021 Brevard County Fire Rescue's 20th Annual Awards Ceremony
BREVARD
COUNTY, FL. -- On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, Brevard County Fire Rescue will hold their
20th Annual Awards Ceremony at Calvary Chapel of Viera. Calvary Chapel of Viera is located
at 2852 Fellowship Place, Viera FL 32940. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.,
and is estimated to last an hour and a half. Media coverage is welcome to attend.
Award Recipients shall include the following categories:
Special
Achievement Awards
- Unit Citation
- Commendable Service
- Meritorious Service
- Lifesaving
Annual Awards - Volunteer of the Year
- EMS Reservist of the
Year
- Civilian of the Year
- Ocean Rescue Lifeguard of the Year
- Inspector of the Year
- Dispatcher of the Year
- Recruit of the
Year
- EMT of the Year
- Paramedic of the Year
- Firefighter of the
Year
- Instructor of the Year
- Company Officer of the Year
- Chief
Officer of the Year
- Tim Mills Award
Longevity Awards Recognizing Retirees
7/13/2021 BCFR To Host 'Push In' Ceremony for its Newest Special Response Vehicle
MELBOURNE, FL. – Brevard County Fire Rescue’s new Special Response Vehicle
will officially be placed into service during a traditional ”Push In” ceremony
scheduled for Tuesday, July 20. The event will take place at Brevard Zoo Linear Park, 8225
N. Wickham Road, from 1-1:30 p.m.
”Keeping traditions alive, such as the
“Push In” ceremony, gives us an opportunity to bring together family and
friends and rekindle the history of our fire service and further instill a sense of pride
throughout the organization,” said BCFR Chief Mark Schollmeyer.
The SRV
“Special Response Vehicle” is a Utility Terrain Vehicle suitable for on- and
off-road capabilities. This SRV will be dedicated to Linear Trail and is able to provide
emergency medical transportation of patients from areas that are typically inaccessible by
ambulance. It can accomodate up to six crew members and is equipped with a medical skid
designed to carry one patient, one EMS responder and assorted emergency gear such as
oxygen, backboards, and other lifesaving essentials.
7/12/2021 Stormwater Improvements on Homestead Avenue Will Prompt Detours in Port St.
John
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Detour routes will be posted on Homestead Avenue in Port St.
John beginning Monday, July 19, to allow for stormwater improvements on the roadway
between Edison Street and Akers Street. The project, consisting of replacement of
three 72-inch metal pipes with a concrete box culvert, will take an estimated 69 calendar
days to complete. Aspects of the project include box culvert installation, excavation and
embankment, utility relocation, drainage, roadway reconstruction, and maintenance of
traffic. Work will be performed 10 hours per day, six days per week.
The planned
detour route of to direct traffic to Golfview Avenue to the west of Homestead Avenue.
Variable message boards and signage will also be in place to direct traffic in the project
area.
7/2/2021 Brevard County Residents Asked To Prepare/Monitor Hurricane Elsa Developments
This Holiday Weekend
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Emergency Management is monitoring the
track of Hurricane Elsa, and even though any potential impact of the tropical system
remains uncertain at this time residents are advised to closely monitor forecasts and to
focus on Hurricane Season preparedness while enjoying the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Residents are advised that Elsa’s projected track and intensity forecasts could
and will likely change over the coming days, but residents should remain alert and closely
monitor local weather forecasts for updates of the hurricane’s track and any
developments regarding intensity and local impacts.
Hurricane Season began June 1 and
runs through Nov. 30. Regardless of Hurricane Elsa’s developments, this is the time
of year that residents should diligently work to prepare and help ensure the safety of
themselves, their families, and pets, and to stay informed.
“Families,
individuals and businesses who know their vulnerability and what actions to take can
reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster by taking action to prepare,” said
Emergency Management Director John Scott.
Emergency Management
recommends:
Make a Plan: If you think you’ll need to evacuate,
decide now where you will go, whether it’s to a friend’s house or a hotel or
elsewhere, and include your pet in your plan. If you have certain medical needs, including
power-operated medical equipment or prescriptions that require refrigeration, and you plan
to use a county shelter, you’ll need to register for a special-needs shelter at
http://web.brevardcounty.us/SpecialNeeds/Registration.aspx.
Build a Kit: You
may need to survive on your own for some time after an emergency. This means having your
own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least 72 hours.
Assemble this kit well in advance, and plan ahead for needed medications, and supplies for
pets and infants. Include a cell phone charger for your car, and you’ll want to have
some cash and a full tank of gas.
Stay Informed: Here are some of the ways that
you can do so:
- Have a NOAA weather radio
- Register for email or text
weather alerts through local TV stations
- Monitor local news media via TV, radio,
or internet
- Like “Brevard County Emergency Management” on
Facebook
- Follow @BrevardEOC on Twitter
- Subscribe to emergency text
alerts by texting 888777 to BrevardEOC.
Additional information about
preparedness for hurricanes and other hazards is available at www.embrevard.com.
7/1/202
Brevard County Government Center Boosts Security for County Commission
Meetings
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Residents and others who attend Brevard County
Board of County Commissioners meetings will now be required to pass through metal
detectors as part of upgraded security measures at the Government Center in Viera. The
addition of metal detectors in the lobby of Building C, and being used for the first time
for the Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, is
designed to increase the safety and security of citizens, Commissioners and employees of
Brevard County by screening for prohibited weapons. Chapter 790 Florida Statute prohibits
anyone from bringing weapons into County Commission meetings.
Previous Commission
meetings have included the presence of Brevard County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Commission meetings will continue to be staffed with deputies who will be in place if
additional screening measures are warranted.
The metal detectors will only be used for
access into the Board of County Commissioners’ Chambers. Those wishing to attend
Commission meetings are encouraged to arrive early to allow additional time to get through
the security screening process.
Citizens visiting the Government Center for day-to-day
business and other public functions will not be required to go through metal detectors.
6/29/2021
Detours Announced for Brightline Connector Bridge Project Now Underway
at I-95
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brightline is working to complete a key connection in expanding
high-speed rail in the state of Florida with installation of a rail bridge over
Interstate 95 in Brevard County. The bridge, spanning 573 feet, and located along the
corridor between Cocoa and Orlando International Airport will mark the first time
Brightline constructs a bridge over an interstate. The bridge will be constructed in
four spans requiring overnight detours of SR528 and I-95 ramps and the southbound and
northbound lanes of I-95. Bridge work began at 10 p.m. Monday, June 28, and is expected to
be completed in late-July.Brightline will use a combination of four different cranes,
ranging in size from 275 to 800 ton lifting capacity, to lift the 24 steel beams. The
heaviest of the beams weigh in at 146,000 lbs., equivalent to two fully loaded tractor
trailers.
Details and detour information is available on the Brightline website and
below.
LANE and RAMP CLOSURES
Northbound and Southbound I-95 at the
Beachline Expressway/SR 528 Interchange (Exit 205)
- Day-time single lane
closure, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Friday, July 30.
Eastbound Beachline
Expressway/SR 528 exit ramp to southbound I-95 (Exit 42A):
Night-time full ramp
closure.
- 10 p.m., Tuesday, June 29.
- 10 p.m., Tuesday, June 29 to 5 a.m.,
Wednesday, June 30.
- 10 p.m., Wednesday, June 30 to 5 a.m., Thursday, July 1.
- 10 p.m., Thursday, July 1 to 5 a.m., Friday, July 2. (If necessary, to complete the
work)
Detour Information:
Eastbound SR 528 traffic wishing to access
southbound I-95 will be directed to I-95 northbound (Exit 42B), traffic will then be
directed to SR 528 westbound (Exit 205B) and travel west on SR 528 to access southbound
I-95 (Exit 42A).
Northbound I-95 ramp to access Eastbound SR-528
Night-time
full ramp closure.
- 10 p.m., Tuesday, July 6 to 5 a.m., Wednesday, July 7.
- 10 p.m., Wednesday, July 7 to 5 a.m., Thursday, July 8.
- 10 p.m., Thursday,
July 8 to 5 a.m., Friday, July 9. (If necessary, to complete the work)
Detour Information:
Northbound I-95 traffic will be directed to exit early at
SR 524 (Exit 202), travel east on SR 524 for approximately three miles and travel north on
Industry Rd. to access eastbound SR 528. Northbound I-95 at the Beachline
Expressway/SR 528 Interchange.
Night-time full road closure.
- 10 p.m., Thursday, July 8 to 5 a.m., Friday, July 9.
- 10 p.m., Friday,
July 9 to 5 a.m., Saturday, July 10.
- 10 p.m., Saturday, July 10 to 5 a.m.,
Sunday, July 11.
- 10 p.m., Monday, July 12 to 5 a.m., Tuesday, July 13 (If
necessary, to complete the work)
Detour Information:
Northbound I-95 traffic will be directed to exit early at
SR 524 (Exit 202), travel east on SR 524 for approximately three miles, travel north on
Industry Rd. to westbound SR 528 and travel west on SR 528 for approximately three miles
to access northbound I-95 (Exit 42). Westbound Beachline Expressway/SR 528 exit
ramp to southbound I-95 (Exit 42A):
Night-time full ramp closure.
- •
10 p.m., Monday, July 12 to 5 a.m., Tuesday, July 13.
- • 10 p.m., Tuesday,
July 13 to 5 a.m., Wednesday, July 14.
- • 10 p.m., Wednesday, July 14 to 5
a.m., Thursday, July 15.
- • 10 p.m., Thursday, July 15 to 5 a.m., Friday,
July 16.
- • 10 p.m., Friday, July 16 to 5 a.m., Saturday, July 17. (If
necessary, to complete the work)
Detour Information:
Westbound
SR 528 traffic wishing to access southbound I-95 will be directed to exit early at
Clearlake Rd./Industry Rd. (Exit 45A), travel south on Industry Rd.to Clearlake Rd./SR 524
and travel west on Clearlake Rd. approximately three miles to access southbound I-95.
Southbound I-95 at the Beachline Expressway/SR 528 Interchange
Night-time full
road closure.
- 10 p.m., Monday, July 12 to 5 a.m., Tuesday, July 13.
- 10 p.m., Tuesday,
July 13 to 5 a.m., Wednesday, July 14.
- 10 p.m., Wednesday, July 14 to 5 a.m.,
Thursday, July 15.
- 10 p.m., Thursday, July 15 to 5 a.m., Thursday, July 16.
- 10 p.m., Friday, July 16 to 5 a.m., Saturday, July 17. (If necessary, to complete the
work)
Detour Information:
Southbound I-95 traffic will be directed
to exit at eastbound SR 528 (Exit 205-A), travel east on SR 528 for approximately three
miles to Industry Rd. (Exit 45), travel south on Industry Rd. to Clearlake Rd./SR 524 and
travel east on Clearlake Rd./SR 524 for approximately three miles to access southbound
I-95.
6/29/2021
County Residents Must Contact Waste Management for Bulky Waste
Collection
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Residents in unincorporated Brevard County are being
reminded that Waste Management must be contacted in advance for bulky waste collection of
items such as furniture, loose bags outside of their garbage cart for normal waste
collection, or large and loose yard waste piles three cubic yards or greater (about the
size of a picnic table) that require a clam truck for collection service. Clam
yard waste piles are collected by a different collection truck on a different day than a
resident’s containerized yard waste service day.
Bulky waste includes items such
as household furnishings (couch, mattress, table), white goods (household
appliances) or other items too large to be placed inside your cart.
- Customers are
REQUIRED to contact Waste Management’s Customer Service Department to
schedule collection for bulky waste.
- Wood, such as fencing and other construction
and demolition debris, is NOT included in Brevard County’s curbside
collection contract. Customers may contact Waste Management’s Customer Service
Department for collection disposal options and pricing for such items.
Residents can reach Waste Management in three ways to schedule bulky waste collection
services:
- In the North County area, call (321) 636-6894.
- In the
Central or South County area, call (321) 723-4455.
- Email at
CentralFloridaService@wm.com, or live chat at wm.com.
Residents are also to
be aware that landscaping, land clearing and tree-trimming contractors are required under
Brevard County ordinance to haul away and properly dispose of any yard waste debris they
generate on residential property. Waste Management is not required to collect yard waste
generated by a contractor.
- Containerized yard waste and small piles are serviced on your regularly scheduled
yard waste collection day and must be curbside by 6 a.m.
- Large, loose yard waste
piles (anything bigger than the size of a washing machine) are collected on a separate day
by a different type of collection vehicle.
- Customers are required to contact
Waste Management’s Customer Service Department to schedule collection for a large,
loose yard waste pile.
- Please do not bag yard waste. Bagged yard waste is not
accepted at the Brevard County Landfill.
6/23/2021
North Area Parks Operations is seeking an organization to provide
economic support -Cuyler Community
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA -- Brevard County Parks and Recreation - North Area Parks
Operations is seeking an organization to provide skills enrichment programs, education,
after school tutoring, behavioral health support, job training support, economic
development support and other programs utilizing Classroom Two at the Cuyler Park, 2329
Harry T. Moore Avenue, Mims, Florida 32754. If you would like to be considered, you
must submit the following in writing to Brevard County Parks and Recreation-North Area
Parks Operations, 475 North Williams Avenue, Titusville, Florida 32796 by mail or email to
jeff.davis@brevardfl.gov:
- A written introduction about your organization.
- Description of the program being offered with a calendar of events.
- Copy of current Brevard County Business Tax Receipt (BTR) (if applicable).
- Prior to award and execution of a contract a Certificate of Insurance must be provided
to include $1 Million Dollars in Comprehensive General Liability Coverage, Fire Damage
Liability Coverage in the amount of $100,000 and Sexual Abuse and Molestation Insurance in
the amount of $1 Million Dollars. The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners must be
listed as an additional insured.
- Prior to award and execution of a contract a
Level 1 Background Investigation Check must be completed at the expense of the
organization (in compliance with Brevard County’s current Administrative
Order).
A contract will be awarded based on the following: the type of
program being offered, the amount of the proposed lease payment to the County, current and
valid licenses (if applicable), successful completion of a Level I Background
Investigation Check, flexibility and dependability in meeting the public demand, and the
completeness of the written introduction.
The lease payment to the county will be a
flat rate per month (plus any applicable sales tax) payable to Brevard County Parks and
Recreation North Area Parks Operations. Monthly payments will be due in advance by the
10th day of every month.
All responses must be received at North Area Parks Operations
by close of business on July 1, 2021 and include all the required documentation named
above.
For questions, contact Jeff David, North Area Parks Operations Manager at
321-264-5105 or by email, jeff.davis@brevardfl.gov.
6/21/2021
Waste Management to Host Hiring Event for Drivers/Technicians June 25-26
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Waste Management (WM) will host a Hiring Day event to fill driver
and technician positions this Friday and Saturday, (June 25-26) for Brevard and Indian
River counties. As an essential service, and with the rebound of the Florida economy from
the COVID-19 pandemic, WM is seeking professional drivers and technicians with interviews
held on the spot for qualified individuals. WM, which is already offering employees
paid bachelor's and associate degrees through its Your Tomorrow program, will be expanding
these scholarships to spouses and children of team members later this year.
WHAT:
Waste Management's Hiring Day is the prime opportunity for qualified candidates to
register for an in-person interview with hiring managers and potentially walk out with a
same day officer to start their career with the WM family.
WHEN: Friday, June 25th,
and Saturday, June 26th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Waste Management of Brevard
County, 7382 Talona Drive, West Melbourne, FL., 32904
HOW: Certified drivers and
technicians can easily pre-register for WM Hiring Day at https://careers.wm.com/wmevents.
Once on the website, candidates can search for job opportunities in their area and submit
an online application in advance. to pre-register, candidates can apply to any of the
featured jobs. For those who can't pre-register online, walk-in candidates will be
interviewed depending on qualifications and manager availability. Candidates could be
hired on the spot. Appropriate COVID-19 protocols will be followed.
About Waste
Management:
Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of
comprehensive waste management environment services in North America, providing services
throughout the United States and Canada. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides
collection, transfer, disposal services, and recycling and resource recovery. It is also a
leading developer, operator and owner of landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United
States. The company's customers include residential, commercial industrial and municipal
customers throughout North America. To learn more information about WM, visit www.wm.com.
6/13/21:Courtesy Senator Debbie Mayfield Brevard County Public Schools Begin Summer
Meal Program
Brevard Public Schools is pleased to announce that
the following schools will open as food distribution centers this summer from June 9
– July 28, 2021. Seven (7) day Meal Kits will be distributed on Wednesdays only from
9:00 am – 11:00 am at the following locations:
- Andersen Elementary
(Rockledge)
- Port Malabar Elementary (Palm Bay)
- Cambridge Elementary
(Cocoa)
- Satellite High (Satellite Beach)
- Johnson Middle (Melbourne)
- Sherwood Elementary (Melbourne)
- Madison Middle (Titusville)
- Southwest Middle (Palm Bay)
- Meadowlane Primary (Melbourne)
- Space
Coast Jr/Sr High (Port St. John)
- Merritt Island High (Merritt Island)
Parents must pre-register for meals here . Meals will be distributed to children
ages 18 and younger in the bus or car loop. Each child will receive a meal package
containing seven breakfast meals and seven lunch meals.
Parents/guardians may pick up
meals without their child being present provided they have a valid form of their
child’s ID with them. Examples of valid forms of ID are as follows: student ID card,
child’s birth certificate, child’s passport, government-issued child ID card,
or a document proving parent/guardian identity and relationship to the child such as a
hospital, religious, or day care record. The School District will make adjustments to
these locations and times as necessary based on need, resources, and participation.
SEE ALSO: Brevard Parks and Rec. Announces Summer Break Spot Program Childrens
Meals
6/7/2021 Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Selection and Management Committee
Meets June 25
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the
EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend.
The Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee
to the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the acquisition and
ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL Program nature
sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Members of the public may also participate in the
meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access Information:
Zoom
Webinar
Passcode: 000711
Or One tap mobile:
US: +13017158592,87356237463# or
+13126266799,87356237463#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number
based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205
6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 873 5623
7463
International numbers available: International Numbers
Any questions
regarding this meeting should be directed to Amy Rivera at (321) 255-4466 or
Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by
this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for
such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations
or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
ive Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321)
255-4466.
6/7/2021 EEL Selection and Management Committee & Procedures Committee Annual Joint
Meeting Meets June 25
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – The annual joint meeting of the
Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Selection and Management Committee and Procedures
Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, will be held
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive,
Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend. The Selection and Management
Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee to the County Commission and
Program staff on all issues involving the acquisition and ecological management of
environmentally endangered lands within the EEL Program nature sanctuary network in
Brevard County.
Members of the public may also participate in the meeting through an
online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access Information:
Zoom Webinar
Passcode:
646552
Or One tap mobile: US: +19292056099,89913206077# or +13017158592,89913206077#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current
location):
US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900
6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 899 1320 6077
International numbers available: International Numbers
Any questions regarding this
meeting should be directed to Amy Rivera at (321) 255-4466 or Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or
commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or
hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes,
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at
his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such
appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
6/7/2021 Cooking in an Instant
COCOA, FLORIDA -- Want to have a fun night out
with your significant other, friends, or co-workers? Join us to learn some fun recipes
perfect for summer! This pressure cooker class is a hands-on experience, and you get
to eat what you made in class! Materials are provided and space is limited to 12 people,
one ticket per person. Our class will be held on Tuesday, July 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
at the UF/Brevard Extension Office in Cocoa.
Register on Eventbrite by July 11 at 8
p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cooking-in-an-instant-tickets-157053008777
Location:
UF/IFAS Extension Brevard
3695 Lake Drive
Cocoa, FL 32926-4219
321-633-1702
https://brevard.ifas.ufl.edu
6/2/202 Be Healthy: Grow Your Own Food
COCOA, FL. -- It doesn't matter if you have a huge yard or just a balcony, everyone can
grow their own nutritious food! Join us to learn how to grow vegetables, culinary herbs,
and even fruit crops in our upcoming gardening class. Be Healthy: Grow Your Own Food
is a 4-class series beginning on Monday, July 19 (meeting for four consecutive Mondays)
and ending on August 9. The cost of the class is just $45.
Register for the morning or
evening class on Eventbrite today!
10 a.m. class: https://bit.ly/3sO17Ep
6 p.m.
class: https://bit.ly/2S1xIKf
Location:
UF/IFAS Extension Brevard
3695 Lake
Drive
Cocoa, FL 32926-4219
321-633-1702
https://brevard.ifas.ufl.edu
6/2/2021
Budgeting: Smart Choices, Smart Monday - Budgeting Class
COCOA, FL. -- Join us for our budgeting class to learn about 3 different methods to save
money, reduce your expenses, and more! Dates and times:
June 9, 2021 from 1 p.m. -
2:30 p.m.
June 21, 2021 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
For more information, please call
us at 321-633-1702 or email Gayle Whitworth at gowhit@ufl.edu
Location:
UF/IFAS
Extension Brevard
3695 Lake Drive
Cocoa, FL 32926-4219
321-633-1702
https://brevard.ifas.ufl.edu
5/28/2021 Annual Fertilizer Restrictions Take Effect June 1
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- The deadline to apply fertilizer to lawns arrives soon with the
rainy season. Throughout Brevard County there is a ban on the application of
fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus from June 1 to September 30. These months
are the rainy season when afternoon thundershowers can wash fertilizer off lawns into
stormwater systems or groundwater that carries it to nearby lakes, streams, rivers or the
Indian River Lagoon. When fertilizer reaches open waters, it can feed harmful and
sometimes toxic algae blooms. Algae blooms make the water murky, block sunlight needed by
seagrass and contribute to low oxygen and fish kills.
Outside of the rainy season,
local fertilizer ordinances have other limitations to protect water quality year round. No
phosphorus can be applied unless a soil test indicates a phosphorus deficiency. If a
fertilizer contains nitrogen, at least half the nitrogen must be slow-release, which is
better for the lawn and much less likely to get washed away by heavy rain or irrigation.
Narrow buffers next to open waters must never receive fertilizer.
Every lawn in
Florida, not just waterfront lawns, has the potential to pollute nearby waters. Protecting
our waters from fertilizer pollution requires the cooperation of residents, fertilizer
retailers and lawn maintenance professionals throughout Brevard County. Signs to remind
customers of proper fertilizer use have been provided by the County to all stores that
sell fertilizer. Customer service employees who want to provide accurate answers to
questions from customers about proper fertilizer selection and use can watch an online
County video posted at LagoonLoyal.com/training. State mandated training is provided by
the University of Florida Extension Services to all lawncare companies that apply
fertilizer.
“People can have a green lawn without unintentionally polluting our
waters by following a few simple tips. Choosing the right fertilizer and using it at the
right time and the right way saves time and money by avoiding waste” said Virginia
Barker, Director of Brevard County’s Natural Resources Management Department.
“The signs and training are to help our community have healthy lawns and clean
waterways” Barker continued.“
To determine if a fertilizer contains
nitrogen or phosphorus, simply look for the three numbers on the fertilizer label. If the
first number is zero, the fertilizer contains no nitrogen. If the middle number is zero,
the fertilizer contains no phosphorus. A fertilizer labeled 0-0-27 contains no nitrogen or
phosphorus and may be used during the summer rainy season, except in buffer zones. When
the rainy season is over, select fertilizer that contains at least 50 percent slow-release
nitrogen.
The County website LagoonLoyal.com is full of information and relatively
simple actions residents can take to improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon. Local
fertilizer ordinances are posted at http://brevard.ifas.ufl.edu/ordinances.shtml. For more
information on how to select or apply fertilizer, contact a Brevard County UF/IFAS
Extension Agent at 321.633.1702.
5/27/2021 Dist. 1 Commissioner to Host Community Conversation on Fluoride in
Water
MIMS, FL. – Dist. 1 Brevard County Commissioner Rita Pritchett will hold a Community
Conversation on the issue of fluoride in water at 5 p.m. Monday, June 21, at the Cuyler
Park Community Center, 2329 Harry T. Moore Ave. in Mims. Pritchett, chair of the Board
of County Commissioners, said the conversation is to provide residents of the Mims area,
representatives from the American Dental Association and others a chance to comment and
give their opinions on the use of fluoride in the Brevard County water system that
services the Mims area. Commissioners recently voted unanimously to discontinue the
practice of fluoride to the water.
“This conversation is for those with interest
in fluoride in the water,” Pritchett said. “I want to let everyone hear
everything, and I also want to give the residents of Mims a chance to talk about
it.”
“We are looking forward to hearing the Mims water customers’
thoughts and getting their input,” Pritchett said.
5/25/2021 North Brevard - Community Appreciation Day at Walter Butler on Saturday, May
29, 2021
COCOA, FL. -- Walter Butler Community Center presents the inaugural North Brevard -
Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 29, 2021, 3 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. The community
center is located at 4201 N. Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32927. This FREE family-friendly event
is open for all to ‘Explore & Discover’ local opportunities and services
by having fun!
Activities include: Bounce Houses, Caricatures, Corn Hole, Face
Painting, Games, Music, Prizes, Tug of War, Zumba & more! Food trucks and other
vendors will be at the event selling local eats and treats. Come nighttime we will have a
special Movie in the Park featuring “Big Hero 6”.
For more information,
call (321) 433-4448. Also, visit Brevard Park & Recreation Facebook Events page for
any updates on this event.
5/10/2021
UF/Brevard Extension Service Hosts Green Industries Best Management Practices
Workshop
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Do you work in lawn care and landscape maintenance? Join us to
learn about environmentally safe landscaping practices that help preserve and protect
Florida's ground and surface waters! This class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
on Monday, May 28, at the Cocoa Extension Office. Cost: $30.00
Register on
Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-industries-best-management-practices-gibmp-workshop-
tickets-152141819277
Where:
UF/IFAS Extension Brevard
3695 Lake
Drive
Cocoa, FL 32926-4219
(321) 633-1702
https://brevard.ifas.ufl.edu
5/5/2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Event Schedule
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA -- Brevard County Emergency Management and the Department of
Health Brevard released a schedule of outreach events for COVID-19 vaccinations during the
month of May. Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be provided based on
availability. All locations will vaccinate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last.
Friday, May 7
South Mainland Community Center, 300 Allen
Ave.,
Monday, May 10
Palm Bay Library, 6475 Minton Rd.
Wednesday, May 12
Cocoa Library, 308 Forrest Ave.
Friday, May
14
Melbourne Library, 540 E. Fee Ave.
Monday, May 17
Port St. John Library, 6500 Carole Ave.
Wednesday, May 19
Tony Rosa Community Center, 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE
Friday,
May 21
Merritt Island Library, 1195 N. Courtenay Pkwy.
Monday, May 24
Cuyler Community Center, 2329 Harry T. Moore
Wednesday, May 26
Dr. Joe Lee Smith Community Center, 415 Stone
St.
5/2/2021 North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets May 13, 2021
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. ---The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021. The meeting will be held in the
Brevard Room, located at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to
attend. You may also join the meeting via tele-conference: Dial-in number (US): (978)
990-5482 - Access code: 6250588#. The Brevard Room is located in the building on the
north side of the parking lot behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For
questions or Public Comment, please call Shirley Corliss at (321) 264-5105.
If a
person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of this proceeding
and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, for the record includes testimony and
evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based – Section 286.105, Florida
Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida
Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding should notice
Parks and Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff
Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
May 4, 2021 May Events at Sams House at Pine Island
We will be following CDC guidelines and conducting all programs outdoors with a
strict limit on participants. - All programs require registration. Please call to
sign up.
- Masks are recommended for all participating in the programs.
- Each participant will receive their own materials to reduce sharing.
- All
groups/families will be placed 6 feet apart from other groups.
Lagoon Treasures
Sunday, May 2nd, All Day Stop by the 1888 house to pick
up our scavenger hunt before you hike the blue trail to the lagoon. See what treasure you
can find.
Edible Florida
Saturday, May 15th, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for a
presentation about the edible and medicinal plants used by the earliest settlers. No
plants will be harmed during this program. Recommended for ages 14 and up. Limited to 15
people. Registration is required. Please call to sign up.
Bring your own
Kayak
Thursday, May 20th, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet up at Thousand Islands
Conservation Area for our monthly water tour. Registration is required. Please call to
sign up. 599 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
The Turtle Club
Saturday,
May 29th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Do you love sea turtles? We sure do! This kids’ activity
is filled with “turtally” awesome craft stations. A thrill for anyone who
wants to join our turtle club! Recommended for ages 2 - 14.
Nature Hunt
Sunday, May 30th, All Day Stop by the 1888 house to pick up your nature hunt. Enjoy the
afternoon exploring the grounds. Try to find them all.
The Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area was created and is managed
under Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program referendum. The
Program was established by voters in 1990 and reaffirmed in 2004 to protect and preserve
the rich biological diversity and native species of Brevard County for future generations.
The Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Please contact staff at 321-449-4720 with any questions.
5/4/2021
Vaccinations Available in Mims with No Appointment on Monday May 24,
2021
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA -- No-appointment-necessary COVID-19 vaccines will be available at
the Cuyler Community Center in Mims, Florida on May 24, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The
community center is located at 2329 Harry T. Moore Ave. Mims, FL 32754. The second
dose will be available at the Cuyler Community Center on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 10
a.m. - 2 p.m.
4/22/2021
UF/Brevard Extension Service to Host Cooking in an Instant - Pressure
Cooker Class
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Feeling the pressure when it comes to a dinner menu? UF/Brevard
Extension Service is hosting a hands-on pressure cooker class with four easy pressure
cooker recipes that you'll cook and get to taste in class. Materials are provided in
class, which will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, at the Cocoa Extension
Office, 3695 Lake Drive in Cocoa.
Cost is $15. To register, visit
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150793129309
4/26/2021
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Selection and Management
Committee Meets May 14, 2021
BREVARD COUNTY, Florida – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the
EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend.
The Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee
to the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the acquisition and
ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL Program nature
sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Members of the public may also participate in the
meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access Information:
Zoom
Webinar
Passcode: 912234
Or One tap mobile:
US:
+19292056099,,83525788309# or +13017158592,,83525788309#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1
312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID:
835 2578 8309
International numbers available: International
Numbers
Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Amy Rivera at (321)
255-4466 or email Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision
made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding
and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence
upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
4/26/2021
2021 LIFEGUARD COURSE OFFERED AT MCLARTY AQUATIC CENTER IN
ROCKLEDGE
ROCKLEDGE FL. – Brevard County Parks and Recreation Central Area Operations will be
offering a lifeguard course May 10-21, 2021 at McLarty Park Aquatic Center, 790 Barton
Boulevard in Rockledge. Course dates and times are as follows:
Lifeguard Class
- Call to schedule a swim test before May 10, 2021
- May 10, 5 p.m.-9
p.m.
- May 12, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
- May 14, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
- May 17, 5
p.m.-9 p.m.
- May 19, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
- May 21, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Participants will need access to the internet as this course has online components. All
classes must be attended. Cost is $250 per participant and must be paid upon successful
completion of a skills test. A discount is being offered to participants who commit to
working with Brevard County Parks and Recreation for the 2021 Summer season. Class size is
limited. Pre-registration is recommended with a minimum of five participants to hold the
class. Interested candidates must be 15 years of age, able to swim 300 yards nonstop
(front crawl and breaststroke), complete a timed 10-pound brick retrieval, and tread water
for two minutes using legs only.
Upon successful course completion, participants will
receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR for Professional
Rescuer.
For more information or to register, please call (321) 633-1870.
3/12/2021
Brightline Underpass Project Prompts Lane Closures/Detours on SR528
March 14-30
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – A rail underpass being installed under SR-528 in Brevard
County will lead to temporary lane closures and detours that could add an additional 15 to
20 minutes to trips to Orlando – or from Orlando to Brevard County’s beaches
– beginning Sunday, March 14, and lasting through Tuesday, March 30. Brightline
Trains will make construction history when it builds the rail underpass under SR-528 in
Brevard County, becoming the first in North America to use the innovative box-jacking
method under a highway system and the first to do so under live traffic.
The SR-528
tunnel, located just west of US-1, will be constructed over a two-week span using
box-jacking. The method uses hydraulic jacks to move precast concrete boxes into place,
creating a tunnel under the roadway. An anti-drag system will be used when installing the
boxes to allow for traffic to continue to travel overtop the work.
During
construction, SR-528 will be reduced to one lane in each direction and some entrance and
exit ramps will be closed to reduce congestion on the highway. Full detours of SR-528 will
be limited to overnight hours at the start and finish of the project.
The box-jacking
system uses hydraulic jacks to push three precast concrete boxes, each weighing between
3,300 and 4,600 tons, under SR-528. The installation will progress at approximately three
feet per hour and will take 40 - 50 workers working 12-hour shifts to keep the operation
running 24/7. The underpass, once constructed, will measure 31-feet high by 43-feet wide,
will be the length of a football field and will accommodate two trains side-by-side. The
underpass will allow Brightline to travel between South Florida and Central Florida and
pass under SR-528, eliminating the need for a railroad crossing.
The Petrucco
box-jacking method is commonly used in Europe and around the globe for rail construction,
but has seen limited use in North America. The SR-528 project will mark the fifth use of
this method in North America and the second on the Brightline high-speed rail project to
Orlando. In September 2020, Brightline became the first to use box-jacking outside of the
northeast when it built an underpass under Goldenrod Rd. in just nine days. Traditional
underpass construction would have shut down the roadway for nearly a year.
The
box-jacking work is part of Brightline’s Orlando extension project which covers
170-miles from West Palm Beach to Orlando International Airport and will connect Miami to
Orlando via high-speed rail. Construction of the $2.7B project is expected to be completed
in late 2022.
SR-528 Closures and Detours
LANE CLOSURES
Eastbound
& westbound SR-528 (from Industry Rd. to US-1)
Full road closure with detour:
- 10 p.m., Sunday, March 14 to 5 a.m., Monday, March 15
- 10 p.m., Monday,
March 29 to 5 a.m., Tuesday, March 30
Detour Info: - Eastbound SR-528 traffic will be directed to exit at Clearlake Rd.
(Exit 45), travel south on Industry Rd. to SR-524, travel east on SR-524/Clearlake Rd.
& follow south to SR-520 to US-1 & travel north to US-1 to access eastbound
SR-528.
- Westbound SR-528 traffic will be directed to exit at US-1 (Exit 46),
travel south on US-1 to SR-520 to Clearlake Rd., travel north on Clearlake Rd. to Industry
Rd. & travel north on Industry Rd. to access westbound SR-528.
- Eastbound and
Westbound SR-528 (from Industry Rd. to US-1)
Single lane closure in each direction, 5 a.m., Monday March, 15 through 10 p.m., Monday,
March 29.
- Traffic will be shifted to west side of SR-528 and will be reduced to one lane in
each direction. As work progresses, traffic will be shifted from the westbound to the
eastbound side of SR-528 remaining in one lane in each direction.
RAMP CLOSURES Northbound Industry Rd. entrance ramp to eastbound 528
Full ramp closure, 10 p.m., Sunday, March 14 to 5 a.m., Tuesday, March 30.
Detour Info:
Northbound Industry Rd. traffic wishing to travel east on SR-528 will be directe4d to
travel south on Industry Rd. to SR-524, travel east on SR-524 to Clearlake Rd., travel
south on Clearlake Rd. to SR-520, travel east on SR-520 to US-1 & travel north on US-1
to access eastbound SR-528. Northbound US-1 entrance ramp to westbound SR-528
Full ramp closure, 10 p.m., Sunday, March 14 to 5 a.m., Tuesday, March 30.
Detour
Info:
- Northbound US-1 traffic wishing to travel west on SR-528 will be
directed to travel south on US-1 to SR-520, travel west on SR-520 to Clearlake Rd., travel
north on Clearlake Rd. to Industry Rd. and travel north on Industry Rd. to access
westbound SR-528.
Eastbound SR-528 exit ramp to northbound US-1 (Exit 46) Full ramp closure, 10
p.m., Sunday, March 14 to 5 a.m., Tuesday, March 30.
Detour Info:
- Eastbound SR-528 traffic wishing to travel north on US-1 will be directed to exit
early at Industry Rd./Clearlake Rd. (Exit 45), travel south on Industry Rd. to SR-524,
travel east on SR-524 to Clearlake Rd., travel south on Clearlake Rd. to SR-520, travel
east on SR-520 to US-1 & travel north on US-1 to access eastbound SR-528.
4/14/2021 Health Officials Expand COVID-19 Vaccination Operations in Brevard
County
BREVARD COUNTY, FL.– The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County
(FDOH-Brevard), in conjunction with Brevard County Emergency Management, will expand hours
for its COVID-19 vaccination efforts to provide no-appointment-necessary vaccinations at a
drive-through site at 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday,
April 15. To better serve Brevard County residents, the expanded hours will continue
from 4-7 p.m. through Tuesday, April 20. No appointment necessary vaccinations will also
be provided at the same location this Saturday and Sunday (April 17-18) from 8 a.m. to 7
p.m. Only first doses of the two-shot Moderna vaccine will be provided during these
expanded hours. No appointments will be needed on weekdays between 4-7 p.m. and on
weekends from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The no-appointment-necessary expanded hours are
drive-through only.
The state increased the county’s allotment of the vaccine to
8,600 doses to address a backlog on the state COVID-19 vaccination registry. That prompted
an operational change that includes expanded hours for no-appointment-necessary
vaccinations. Recent allotments from the state have ranged from 3,500 doses to 4,700
doses of the Moderna vaccine. With the increased allotment, FDOH-Brevard is targeting 650
shots per day for the 4-7 p.m. time slots, and 3,000 doses per day for Saturday and Sunday
operations.
The expanded hours are in addition to the first and second doses scheduled
during normal 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m. operating hours. If you have an appointment or are called
for an appointment, please arrive at your scheduled time.
Please Review the COVID
Vaccine Fact Sheetand screening questions on the COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent
Form prior to your arrival. Bring a completed COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form
for more efficient service.
3/30/2021 North Area Parks Operations Accepting Caretaker Applications
Brevard County, FLORIDA – The Brevard County Parks and Recreation
Department’s North Area Parks Operations, is accepting applications for caretaker
positions. Interested law enforcement officers are encouraged to apply.
The deadline
for applications is Friday, April 16th.
The below locations are currently open for
application. These locations do not currently have a home on site, therefore the caretaker
would need to provide a mobile home. This is a non-paid service to the County based on
contract requirements.
North Area Parks Operations:
- Manatee Hammock
Campground: 7275 S. US Highway 1, Titusville, FL 32780
- Parrish Park –
Scottsmoor: 4055 Magoon Avenue, Scottsmoor, Florida 32754
To request an
application or for more information, please contact Jeff Davis Jr., Operations Manager,
475 N. Williams Ave., Titusville, FL 32796 or email to Jeff.Davis@BrevardFL.gov; or by
phone (321) 264-5105.
3/30/2021 North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets April 8, 2021
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. --- The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold
its next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021. The meeting will be held in
the Brevard Room, located at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to
attend. You may also join the meeting via tele-conference: Dial-in number (US): (978)
990-5482 - Access code: 6250588#.
The Brevard Room is located in the building on the
north side of the parking lot behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For
questions or Public Comment, please call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission, with respect
to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of
this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, for the record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based – Section
286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
an interpreter in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North no later than 48
hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
3/29/2021
Workshop on April 12 To Focus on 'Resilient Brevard' Measures
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council will host the
second of two Public Workshops for “Resilient Brevard” from 6-7:30 p.m. on
Monday, April 12. To protect the health and safety of the public, this meeting will be
held virtually, via Zoom.
To register for the workshop and learn more about the
project, please visit the project site at https://www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard.
If you need assistance, please contact resilientbrevard@ecfrpc.org, or call Lori Cox,
AICP, at (407) 245-0300.
3/19/2021 North Area Parks Operations seeking organization to provide activity
developing model train hobbies
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA -- Brevard County North Area Parks Operations is seeking an
organization to provide family orientated leisure activity by developing model train
hobbies for both youth and adults utilizing four rooms in Building K at the Gibson Complex
located at 835 Sycamore Street in Titusville. If you would like to be considered, you
must submit the following in writing to Brevard County Parks and Recreation-North Area
Parks Operations, 475 North Williams Avenue, Titusville, Florida 32796 by mail or email to
jeff.davis@brevardfl.gov:
- A written introduction about your organization.
- Description of the program being offered with a calendar of events.
- Copy of
current Brevard County Business Tax Receipt (BTR) (if applicable).
- Prior to award
and execution of a contract a Certificate of Insurance must be provided to include $1
Million Dollars in Comprehensive General Liability Coverage, Fire Damage Liability
Coverage in the amount of $100,000 and Sexual Abuse and Molestation Insurance in the
amount of $1 Million Dollars. The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners must be
listed as an additional insured.
- Prior to award and execution of a contract a
Level 1 Background Investigation Check must be completed at the expense of the
organization (in compliance with Brevard County’s current Administrative
Order).
A contract will be awarded based on the following: the type of program
being offered, the amount of the proposed lease payment to the County, current and valid
licenses (if applicable), successful completion of a Level I Background Investigation
Check, flexibility and dependability in meeting the public demand, and the completeness of
the written introduction. The lease payment to the county will be a flat rate per
month (plus any applicable sales tax) payable to Brevard County Parks and Recreation North
Area Parks Operations. Monthly payments will be due in advance by the 10th day of every
month.
All responses must be received at North Area Parks Operations by close of
business on April 8, 2021 and include all the required documentation named above.
For
questions, contact Jeff David, North Area Parks Operations Manager at 321-264-5105 or by
email, jeff.davis@brevardfl.gov.
2/28/2021 North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets March 11, 2021
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. ---The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The meeting will be held in
the Brevard Room, located at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to
attend. You may also join the meeting via tele-conference: Dial-in number (US): (978)
990-5482 - Access code: 6250588#. The Brevard Room is located in the building on the
north side of the parking lot behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For
questions or Public Comment, please call Shirley Corliss at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission, with respect
to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of
this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, for the record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based – Section
286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
an interpreter in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North no later than 48
hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
2/26/2021 Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Procedures Committee Meets March
5
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Program’s Procedures Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, March 5, at the EEL Program Office,
91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend. The purpose of this
meeting is to confirm the initial ranking for the Selection and Management Committee (SMC)
Volunteer Scientist Applications. Members of the public may also participate in the
meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Please click the link below to join the
webinar:
Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 788758
Or iPhone
one-tap:
US: +13126266799,,86364739895# or
+19292056099,,86364739895#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher
quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248
7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 863 6473 9895
International numbers available: International Numbers
Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Amy Rivera at (321)
255-4466 or eMail to Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a
person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as
appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a
person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense,
which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be
based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to
participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program Administrative
Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
2/17/2021 "Resilient Brevard" Survey Reopened Through Feb. 28
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The “Resilient Brevard” community survey is open again,
through Sunday, February 28, 2021. If you didn’t get an opportunity to take it on
the first release, we invite you to now take the short survey. We want your input!
“Resilient Brevard” is a project to increase our local resilience to the
impacts of flooding. “Resilient Brevard” seeks to identify coastal
vulnerabilities and develop proactive strategies, policies, and a recommended plan of
action to minimize and mitigate the effects of various types of flooding. The East Central
Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) is under contract with Brevard County to launch
this effort. The project is focused on five general areas:
- Economic
resilience
- Public services & safety
- Resilient development
- Public health and equity
- Resilient nature-base practices
We want your feedback on creating an economically and environmentally resilient community!
Please take our short survey by visiting www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard. The website also
contains a short presentation with more information about the survey, and a glossary of
terms used in the survey. A recording of the first virtual public workshop, held on
February 8, is also available on the project site. A second virtual workshop will be held
in March to update the community on strategy development and policy recommendations.
¡La Encuesta Comunitaria de “Resiliente Brevard” está nuevamente
disponible hasta el domingo, 28 de febrero, 2021, a la medianoche. Les invitamos a tomar
esta breve, pero importante encuesta si no tuvo la oportunidad antes. ¡Su
opinión es importante para nosotros! Por favor, complete nuestra breve encuesta
visitando https://www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard. La página web
también contiene una presentación corta con información adicional
sobre la encuesta, y un glosario con los términos utilizados en la encuesta.
Nuestra primera reunión pública virtual se llevó a cabo el pasado 8
de febrero, 2021. La presentación de la misma se encuentra disponible en
https://www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard. Una segunda reunión pública
virtual se llevará a cabo a finales de marzo 2021 para actualizar a la comunidad
sobre las recomendaciones de políticas y estrategias de desarrollo basadas en los
resultados de las encuestas y del estudio de vulnerabilidad realizado para esa fecha.
Envíe un correo electrónico a resilientbrevard@ecfrpc.org para recibir
notificaciones sobre la próxima reunión. Para mayor información sobre
Resilient Brevard, por favor visite https://www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard o
comuníquese con Lori Cox, ECFRPC al (407) 245-0300.
Please email resilientbrevard@ecfrpc.org to sign up for
email notifications of upcoming public workshops. For more information on “Resilient
Brevard” please visit www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard, or call Lori Cox,
ECFRPC, at (407) 245-0300.
2/12/2021 Brevard County Allocates $18M for Rental Assistance for Residents Impacted
by COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Board of Brevard County Commissioners has allocated more
than $18 million in federal dollars for an Emergency Rental Assistance Program for
income-eligible Brevard County residents impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides financial assistance and housing
stability services, including rent, rental arrears, utilities and home energy costs,
utilities and home energy costs arrears, and other expenses related to housing incurred
due, directly or indirectly, to the novel coronavirus disease. Assistance is restricted to
households whose income is at or below 80% of area median income ($55,350 for a family of
four).
The application for the program will be available at all 17 Brevard County
Libraries and the Law Library, on the Department’s website, and through
an online system.
Eligibility requirements
include:
- Applicant is a resident of Brevard County.
- Applicant is at or below
80% of Area Median Income.
- The applicant must sign all required documents
(application, social security number waiver, release/request of information, etc.) or
their application will be rejected/denied.
- Documentation of all income from the
entire Household as reported on the Household Income Section of the application (include 2
months of bank statements, paystubs, etc., or a 2020 tax return (IRS Form 1040)).
- All members of a household must be accounted for in the application.
- For
applications filled out by hand, please make sure that the writing is clear and
legible.
The County has received $18,176,052 for the program from the federal government. The
Emergency Rental Assistance Program will be administered, as directed by Brevard County
Commission, through the County's Housing and Human Services Department.
2/4/2021 Virtual Cooking School Will Help You Prepare a Healthy Table
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have turned to
cooking more meals at home. Cooking meals and eating at home has many benefits. When
preparing meals, you can select the ingredients and choose healthy recipes lower in
saturated fats, sodium, and sugar. When eating out, we tend to eat more food. You can more
easily control your portion sizes when eating at home. Remember to include a variety of
fruits and vegetables in your main dishes and side dishes. Finally, preparing and eating
meals together is not only a fun way to teach healthy eating habits and cooking skills,
but it is also a great way to connect with each other at the end of the day.
UF/Brevard Extension Service invites you to join us for A Healthy Table: Virtual
Cooking School. In our virtual cooking school, you will learn how to prepare healthy
meals for your family through self-paced online lessons and hands-on cooking activities.
You will have opportunities to engage in monthly live virtual cooking demonstrations and
interactive learning experiences.
Register before February 9th and save 20% off the
ticket price. Early registrants gain access to a bonus class and kick-off event.
Tickets are on sale for $19.99 until February 9th, and $25 thereafter. Registration
will close on February 23. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom class link and
the link to the class website. Register here.
The
Monthly Zoom class events will be held from 6:30 pm CT/7:30 pm ET on:
Tuesday, February 9th: Kickoff Event Available for Early Birds only Program introduction
and a sweet, healthy treat demonstration.
Tuesday, February 23rd: Lesson 1, Kitchen
skills primer
Tuesday, March 23rd: Lesson 2, Cooking techniques – baking,
grilling, roasting
Tuesday, April 27th: Lesson3, Simple dishes – eggs, breads,
salads, pasta
Tuesday, May 25th: Lesson4, One dish meals – one-pot, slow cooker,
packet meals
Tuesday, June 22nd: Lesson 5, Entertaining and special occasions –
setting a table, appetizers
Come cook with us and set your table for better
health.
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1/31/2021 North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets February 11, 2021
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. ---The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021. The meeting will be held in
the Brevard Room, located at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to
attend. You may also join the meeting via tele-conference: Dial-in number (US): (978)
990-5482 - Access code: 6250588#. The Brevard Room is located in the building on
the north side of the parking lot behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For
questions or Public Comment, please call Shirley Corliss at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission, with respect
to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of
this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, for the record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based – Section
286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
an interpreter in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North no later than 48
hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
1/31/2021 Brevard County Earmarks Burial Funds For COVID-Related Deaths
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Government has a limited amount of funds to
assist families who have lost a loved one due to Coronavirus. The application for
the program is available at the Community Action Agency (Dr. Joe Lee Smith Community
Center, 415 Stone Street, Cocoa, FL 32922), on Brevard County’s Housing and Human
Services’ website, and through
an online system.
Applications are available beginning
Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Eligibility requirements include:
Cause of death on the
death certificate must be directly or indirectly related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Example
of indirect – heart attack (main) exacerbated by coronavirus Brevard resident
Household income must be below 150% of poverty ($39,300 for a family of 4)
1/29/2021 Brevard County Participates in Statewide Pre-registration System for
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – A statewide pre-registration system to schedule COVID-19
vaccine appointments for individuals 65 and older and frontline health care workers is now
available for Brevard County residents. Individuals can pre-register for vaccine
appointments and be notified when appointments are available in their area by visiting myvaccine.fl.gov or by calling 866-201-5420 or TTY
(TeleTYpewriter) 833-476-1525.
“Brevard County residents have been asking
for this type of appointment system,” said Brevard County spokesman Don Walker.
“It’s our hope that, as we continue to get vaccine allotments from the state,
the preregistration system will ultimately lead to more shots in arms and in a more
organized, expedient fashion.”
This website will allow individuals who are
eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine to be proactively contacted when vaccine appointments
are available in the county. On the site, residents can select Brevard County and submit
their contact information.
Once appointments are available, individuals will be
contacted by phone call, text or email and will be assisted in scheduling an appointment.
Vaccine supply remains limited and appointments may not be available for several
weeks.
Additionally, as part of the statewide pre-registration system, each
county has a designated number that individuals can call to pre-register if they do not
have Internet access. Brevard County’s designated number is 866-201-5420.
The statewide pre-registration system also provides each county with a designated help
line number. This help line will connect individuals directly with an operator to answer
questions regarding the pre-registration system. Brevard County's help line number is
833-540-2041.
For additional information, please visit FloridaHealthCOVID19.gov.
1/29/2021 Public Workshop Set For Feb. 8 on 'Resilient Brevard' Study
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council will host a
public workshop for the “Resilient Brevard” study on Monday, Feb. 8th, from 6
to 7:30 pm.
To protect the health and safety of the public, the meeting will be
held virtually, via Zoom. To register for the workshop and learn more about the project,
please visit the project site at https://www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard.
If you need assistance, please contact resilientbrevard@ecfrpc.org.
1/28/2021 Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Procedures Committee Meets February
22
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Program’s Procedures Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, February 22, at the EEL Program
Office, 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend.
The purpose
of this meeting is to receive a quarterly update on the EEL Program. Members of
the public may also participate in the meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 766487
Or iPhone one-tap: US:
+13017158592,,89308767240# or +13126266799,,89308767240#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for
higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1
312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900
6833
Webinar ID: 893 0876 7240
International numbers available:
International Numbers Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to
Amy Rivera (321) 255-4466 or Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov. If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this board,
agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the
proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than
48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
1/28/2021 Brevard County Commission Announces Death of Former D2 Commissioner Ron
Pritchard
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Ron Pritchard, who served on the Brevard County Board of
County Commissioners from 2002-2006, has died, it was announced Tuesday during the Brevard
County Commissioners meeting. District 4 Commissioner Curt Smith informed the
Board of Pritchard’s passing, calling him a “waterways activist.”
Said Commissioner Bryan Lober, who now represents District 2: “Echoing the
honorific of ‘waterways activist’ that some have appended to Ron, I am
grateful, as well as honored, to follow in his footsteps and build upon the groundwork of
environmental stewardship that he established.”
Pritchard represented
District 2 as commissioner. The district represents areas of Merritt Island, Cocoa, Cocoa
Beach, Cape Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center and Patrick Air Force Base. He served as vice
chairman of the Commission in 2003 and chairman in 2004.
On his website,
Pritchard touted his years as a deputy fire chief for the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department,
retiring after 27 years. He also cited his years of public service as chairman of the
Brevard Water Supply Board, Public Safety Coordinating Council and Value Adjustment Board.
He was also a member of the Metropolitan Planning Council, East Central Florida Regional
Planning Council, and the Central Florida Smart Growth Alliance, and he served on the
Tourist Development Council, Economic Development Commission, Public Safety Coordinating
Council and the County’s Internal Audit Committee.
His involvement in
Brevard County government was extensive and included stints as chairman of the Government
Relations Committee for the Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce, President of the Citizens of
Florida’s Waterways, director of the Merritt Island Executive Council, and
involvement with Keep Brevard Beautiful, Vietnam Veterans of Brevard and Leadership
Brevard.
Pritchard, a boating enthusiast for 40-plus years, was a former member
of the Fort Lauderdale Power Squadron, completing several boating courses and earning the
nautical rating of Pilot.
In May 2006, Pritchard was cited by former Brevard
County Sheriff Jack Parker for his leadership in establishing a Sexual Offender Ordinance
that required offender registration and tracking of sexual offenders who victimized
children.
His website includes a variety of photos of Pritchard’s
involvement in a sundry of community activities including Little League Baseball, Boy
Scouts, Cocoa’s Mardi Gras celebration, various ribbon cuttings, Kennedy Space
Center, Habitat for Humanity and golf tournament fundraisers.
"I have known Ron
for 20 years or more. He was a force of civic pride and activism for Brevard County in
general and specifically regarding water and boating issues,” Smith said.
“Because of his efforts both as a Commissioner and as a private citizen, his
presence will be greatly missed."
Services are pending.
1/27/2021 Facebook Live Event Will Focus on Your COVID-19 and Vaccination Program
Questions
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – You’ve got questions; we’ve got answers.
On Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, officials from Brevard County Emergency Management,
Brevard County Housing and Human Services, Brevard Public Schools and the Florida
Department of Health will host a Facebook and YouTube Live event beginning at 11:30 a.m.
These events are held on a bi-weekly basis and are Brevard County Government’s way
to provide residents with the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDOH-Brevard
vaccination program, an update on schools and other COVID-related information on programs
the County has in place to help residents impacted economically by the pandemic.
Due to limited vaccine supplies allocated by the state to Brevard County, many residents
have been contacting our agencies with concerns about lack of appointment availability,
questions about the County’s use of the Internet program EventBrite to schedule
appointments, concerns about second shot availability, and questions on whether the County
plans to broaden its vaccination efforts to other areas of the county to assist residents
who do not have access to computers, the Internet, or text messages, or access to
transportation.
Normally our program is completed by noon, but we will take
additional time if necessary to respond to as many questions as possible.
Please join us at 11:30 a.m. on Facebook at Brevard County Emergency Management, or on
YouTube at @SCGTV499.
1/27/2021 75-Plus Brevard Businesses Offer Rewards to Active 'Lagoon Loyal'
Participants
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The path to a healthier lagoon is getting
clearer with LogoonLoyal.com.
The LagoonLoyal.com
website and platform unites local residents and businesses who are joining forces to
fulfill the vision of a cleaner, healthier lagoon. There are over 400 active Lagoon Loyal
participants engaging in pollution reduction actions and being rewarded with discounts
from over 75 participating local businesses.
How it works:
Brevard
County residents create their free LagoonLoyal.com account They complete lagoon-friendly
actions to earn points Then they swap points for local business discounts The Lagoon Loyal
process is cyclical in nature and benefits everyone involved. Residents complete simple
lagoon-friendly tasks and earn discounts; businesses get more foot traffic with Lagoon
Loyal marketing; and the entire county enjoys progress towards a healthier lagoon.
“It’s a win–win–win for everyone involved,” said Jamie
Guth, strategic manager of the Lagoon Loyal program. “For example, a resident can
upload a photo of their grass clippings blown back into their lawn after mowing, and earn
10 Lagoon Loyal points. That simple action not only prevents excess nutrient pollution
from entering the lagoon through storm drains, but the points can be instantly converted
to a wide range of discounts at businesses throughout the county — including
restaurants, retail, wellness facilities, recreation, and other everyday services. Each
business creates their own discount and can change it at any time.”
There
are currently 20 simple activities residents can complete again and again to earn points,
ranging from choosing the right fertilizer, buying native plants, or attending a
lagoon-centric event listed on the website such as oyster bagging or shoreline clean-ups.
LagoonLoyal.com/actions lists the complete range of activities.
“There are
hundreds of projects currently underway to save our lagoon, including wastewater treatment
upgrades, septic upgrades, stormwater treatment, muck dredging, and oyster restoration to
name a few. LagoonLoyal.com empowers residents to get involved to restore the lagoon
sooner” said Virginia Barker, Director of Brevard County Natural Resources.
“Imagine the positive impact 250,000 households could have on the health of the
lagoon this year by adopting a few basic actions and habits.”
The
LagoonLoyal.com rewards program welcomes all Brevard County residents and businesses to
participate.
About Lagoon Loyal
Lagoon Loyal is a Brevard County
community outreach and incentive program that encourages residents to commit to activities
that benefit the health of the Indian River Lagoon. The program is part of Brevard
County’s Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan funded by the ½ cent sales
tax referendum passed in 2016.
1/25/2021 Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Qualifying Committee Meets February
12
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands
Program Qualifying Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 12th via Zoom. The public is
welcome to attend.
The purpose of this meeting is to review applications for
volunteer positions on the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Selection and
Management Committee.
Members of the public may also participate in the meeting
through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access Information:
Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 257720
Or iPhone one-tap:
US:
+13017158592,,84266940312# or +13126266799,,84266940312#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for
higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or
+1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900
6833
Webinar ID: 842 6694 0312
International numbers available: International
Numbers
Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Amy Rivera at
(321) 255-4466 or email Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal
any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this
proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony
and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing
accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy
Rivera, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting,
at (321) 255-4466.
1/25/2021 Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Beaches Proposed Public
Access Meeting February 23
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – A meeting to review the Public Access Plans for the
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Beaches Region will be held at 6 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 23rd, at the Barrier Island Sanctuary, 8385 S Hwy. A1A, Melbourne Beach,
FL 32951. The public is welcome to attend. Due to social distancing limitations in the
meeting room, we are encouraging people to participate via Zoom. The purpose of
this meeting is to gather public input from stakeholders and users on a proposed public
access plan for each of these sanctuaries:
Barrier Island Sanctuary Public Access Plan
Coconut Point Sanctuary Public Access Plan
Hardwood Hammock Sanctuary Public Access Plan
Hog Point Cove Sanctuary Public Access Plan
Hog Point Sanctuary Public Access Plan
Maritime Hammock Sanctuary Public Access Plan
Ocean Ridge Sanctuary Public Access Plan
Washburn Cove Sanctuary Public Access Plan
Any
questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Ray Mojica (321) 723-3556 or
raymond.mojica@brevardfl.gov.
Members of the public may also participate in the
meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 171021
Or iPhone one-tap:
US:
+19292056099,,81466160068# or +13017158592,,81466160068#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for
higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 929 205 6099 or
+1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248
7799
Webinar ID: 814 6616 0068
International numbers available: International
Numbers
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or
commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or
hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes,
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at
his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such
appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to
participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program Administrative
Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
1/22/2021 Brevard County/FDOH-Brevard COVID-19 Vaccination Status Report 1/22
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – More than 27,151 people have received a COVID-19 vaccination
in Brevard County. As part of the state-run vaccination program, the Florida Department of
Health-Brevard has administered more than 12,600 vaccinations, while others have received
the vaccine through various other private and public institutions. Brevard County
Emergency Management has partnered with FDOH-Brevard for its vaccination operations, and
Brevard County Government is helping supplement its vaccine operations with County
employees. The primary goal is to get as many shots in arms as possible on a daily basis
and, for now, the focus has been to schedule appointments and administer shots at the
centrally located FDOH-Brevard Office in Viera.
Brevard County is also poised and
ready to expand vaccination operations to other sites in the county, to do community
outreach and to cater to those currently eligible for the vaccinations. Under executive
order by Gov. Ron DeSantis, those eligible must be 65 or older, must be a healthcare
worker with direct patient contact, and must be a Florida resident. FDOH-Brevard is
averaging 800 to 1,000 COVID-19 vaccinations a day.
States are beholden to the
federal government for vaccine supplies, and currently there is not enough vaccine being
allocated to meet local demand.
Vaccines received by FDOH-Brevard so far.
12/28: 3,500
1/4: 1,400
1/11: 2,600
1/12: 1,000
1/19: 4,500
When FDOH-Brevard opened a phone line to accept appointments for its first round of
vaccines, its phone system was inundated with more than 260,000 calls in a two-day period.
To assist residents frustrated by a busy phone line and unable to book appointments, the
County implemented use of an Internet program called Eventbrite, which is commonly used to
book online concert tickets and other activities or programs. This past Tuesday,
appointments for 2,800 doses of the vaccine were booked within 22 minutes.
There
are positive steps being taken to expand COVID-19 vaccination operations once supply
begins to meet the demand:
- The Florida Division Emergency Management is working
to implement a statewide appointment system for COVID vaccinations that should be ready
within weeks.
- Earlier this week, Gov. DeSantis announced 22 Publix grocery stores
in Brevard County will take appointments and provide COVID-19 shots to those eligible.
- On Tuesday, (Jan. 26) the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners will
consider a proposal to partner with the county’s three major hospital systems to
administer the vaccine at five sites countywide.
- Other vaccines are expected to
gain federal approval in the coming months.
As appointments become available,
Brevard County Emergency Management will continue to notify residents through press
releases, social media and Emergency Text Alerts. To receive text alerts, simply create a
text on your phone to the phone number, 888777, and in the text box type Brevardeoc, and
then hit Send. You will receive a notification that alerts have been activated.
1/22/2021 Public Survey Seeks Your Input on Brevard Flooding Resilience
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- “Resilient Brevard” is a project to increase
Brevard County's local resilience to the impacts of flooding. “Resilient
Brevard” seeks to identify coastal vulnerabilities and develop proactive strategies,
policies, and a recommended plan of action to minimize and mitigate the effects of various
types of flooding. The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) is under
contract with Brevard County to launch this effort. The project is focused on five
general areas:
- Economic resilience
- Public services & safety
- Resilient
development
- Public health and equity
- Resilient nature-base
practices
We want your input on creating an economically and environmentally resilient community!
- What about the quality of life in Brevard County matters most to
you?
- What are the impacts of natural hazards, such as flooding, on your quality
of life?
- What are the vulnerabilities we need to prepare for over the next 50-75
years?
- What are the most appropriate proactive strategies to make our community
more resilient?
- Where would you apply those strategies in the unincorporated
areas of Brevard County?
Please take our short survey by visiting www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard. The
website also contains a short presentation with more information about the survey, and a
glossary of terms used in the survey. The survey will be available through Friday, January
22, 2021. The first virtual public workshop will be held on February 2nd at 6:00 p.m. to
discuss the survey findings. A second virtual workshop will be held in March to update the
community on strategy development and policy recommendations. Por favor, complete
nuestra breve encuesta visitando www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard. La página
web también contiene un presentación corta con información adicional
sobre la encuesta, y un glosario con los términos utilizados en la encuesta. La
encuesta estará disponible hasta el viernes, 22 de enero del 2021. La primera
reunión virtual pública se realizará el 2 de febrero, 2021, a las
6:00 p.m. para discutir los resultados de la encuesta.
Please email
resilientbrevard@ecfrpc.org to sign up for email notifications of upcoming public
workshops. For more information on “Resilient Brevard” please visit
www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard, or call Lori Cox, ECFRPC, at (407) 245-0300.
Nuestras disculpas por el enlace roto en el previo anuncio de prensa. Todos los
enlaces en este anuncio se encuentran actualmente funcionando. Estamos extendiendo el
periodo para responder a la encuesta con el fin de brindar un lapso mayor de tiempo a los
residentes interesados en participar. La encuesta está activa ahora hasta el
miércoles 27 de enero a la medianoche. Por favor, advierta que la fecha de la
primera reunión virtual pública también ha sido cambiada al lunes, 8
de febrero, a las 6:00 p.m.
Por favor, complete nuestra breve encuesta visitando
www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard. La página web también contiene un
presentación corta con información adicional sobre la encuesta, y un
glosario con los términos utilizados en la encuesta. La encuesta estará
disponible hasta el miércoles 27 de enero a la medianoche. La primera
reunión virtual pública se realizará el 8 de febrero, 2021, a las
6:00 p.m. para discutir los resultados de la encuesta.
1/25/2021 Limited Number of Appointments Now Available for FDOH-Brevard COVID-19
Vaccinations
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – The Florida Health Department-Brevard is
now accepting appointments for a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccinations received from the
state.
Beginning at 11 a.m. today (Monday, Jan. 25) appointments can be made
online at: Covid Vaccination Appointments. Vaccinations for this new round of
appointments are for Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 26-27.
As stipulated through
executive order from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, those currently eligible for vaccines
must be 65 or older, or healthcare personnel with direct patient contact, and a Florida
resident.
Appointment opportunities available today are expected to be filled
quickly due to strong interest and high demand. We will continue to post appointment
opportunities as they arise and as additional vaccines are received by FDOH-Brevard from
the state.
To receive text alerts on your phone from Brevard County Emergency
Management when additional appointments are available, text BrevardEOC to 888777.
1/20/2021 Governor Announces Residency Requirement for COVID-19 Vaccinations
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that all
COVID-19 vaccines dispensed in Florida should be available specifically for eligible
Florida residents.
In Brevard County, appointments are required for vaccination, and those currently
eligible for the vaccine are Florida residents age 65 and older, and healthcare workers
with direct patient contact.
Effective immediately individuals receiving a COVID-19 vaccine must bring:
- All clients must provide identification
- Healthcare workers must
provide proof of employment in addition to ID (examples: work ID badge, paystub,
etc.)
- Individuals with an out-of-state ID should also provide proof of residency
or semi-permanent residency (examples: utility bill, property tax receipt, lease agreement
for Florida property, etc.)
Any out-of-state client who has received vaccine at the Florida Department of
Health-Brevard in Viera site prior to January 19, 2021, will have their second dose
appointment honored.
Please do not visit a vaccine site without an appointment.
1/20/2021 Public Survey Seeks Your Input on Brevard Flooding Resilience
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- “Resilient Brevard” is a project to increase
Brevard County's local resilience to the impacts of flooding. “Resilient
Brevard” seeks to identify coastal vulnerabilities and develop proactive strategies,
policies, and a recommended plan of action to minimize and mitigate the effects of various
types of flooding. The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) is under
contract with Brevard County to launch this effort. The project is focused on five
general areas:
- Economic resilience
- Public services & safety
- Resilient
development
- Public health and equity
- Resilient nature-base
practices
We want your input on creating an economically and environmentally resilient community!
- What about the quality of life in Brevard County matters most to
you?
- What are the impacts of natural hazards, such as flooding, on your quality
of life?
- What are the vulnerabilities we need to prepare for over the next 50-75
years?
- What are the most appropriate proactive strategies to make our community
more resilient?
- Where would you apply those strategies in the unincorporated
areas of Brevard County?
Please take our short survey by visiting www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard. The
website also contains a short presentation with more information about the survey, and a
glossary of terms used in the survey. The survey will be available through Friday, January
22, 2021. The first virtual public workshop will be held on February 2nd at 6:00 p.m. to
discuss the survey findings. A second virtual workshop will be held in March to update the
community on strategy development and policy recommendations. Por favor, complete
nuestra breve encuesta visitando www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard. La página
web también contiene un presentación corta con información adicional
sobre la encuesta, y un glosario con los términos utilizados en la encuesta. La
encuesta estará disponible hasta el viernes, 22 de enero del 2021. La primera
reunión virtual pública se realizará el 2 de febrero, 2021, a las
6:00 p.m. para discutir los resultados de la encuesta.
Please email
resilientbrevard@ecfrpc.org to sign up for email notifications of upcoming public
workshops. For more information on “Resilient Brevard” please visit
www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard, or call Lori Cox, ECFRPC, at (407) 245-0300.
1/15/2021 Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Proposed Public Access Meeting
January 27
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – A meeting to review the Proposed Public Access Plans for the
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program’s Indian River Sanctuary, Challenger Marsh
Sanctuary, and Dicerandra Scrub Sanctuary will be held from 6 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday,
January 27th at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management and Education Center located at
444 Columbia Blvd., Titusville, FL 32780. The public is welcome to attend. The purpose
of this meeting is to gather public input from stakeholders and users on a proposed public
access plan for each of these sanctuaries:
Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Damien Keene (321) 264-5185
or Damien.Keene@brevardfl.gov. Members of the public may also participate in the
meeting through an online Zoom Webinar. Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 485161
Or iPhone
one-tap:
US: +13126266799,,82647837017# or +19292056099,,82647837017#
Or
Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current
location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248
7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 826 4783 7017
International numbers available: International Numbers
If a person desires
to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with
respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a
record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the
proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than
48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
1/8/2021 Brevard County/FDOH-Brevard COVID-19 Vaccination Status Report
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – More than 2,209 people eligible to receive COVID-19
vaccinations received shots in as little as 21 hours (between Monday afternoon and
Thursday evening) from the Florida Department of Health-Brevard.
The vaccination
program began Monday, Jan. 4. The free appointment-only vaccinations are being provided at
the FDOH-Brevard Health Unit at 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera. Per Gov. Ron
DeSantis’ Executive Order, those currently eligible for vaccination are long-term
care facility residents and staff; persons 65 years of age and older; and health care
personnel with direct patient contact.
To date, the state has allocated 4,900
doses of the Moderna vaccine to Brevard County. The County’s targeted daily capacity
for FDOH vaccinations is 700 shots a day. As a result of this expanded daily capacity,
FDOH has started to contact those with appointments scheduled for later this month and
have moved up their appointments into next week. FDOH is also contacting people who
attempted to make appointments by phone, but were only able to leave names and phone
numbers. Those callers are being contacted and – if they meet eligibility
requirements -- are being provided appointments.
FDOH-Brevard staff, supported by
Brevard County Emergency Management, is working to maintain the approximate
700-vaccinations-a-day tempo going forward for as long as vaccine supply allows, moving up
everyone who already had an appointment until that group is complete and planning to open
more appointments to seniors as additional vaccines are received from the state. As of
Friday (Jan. 8) afternoon, it was not known what the County’s allocation will be for
next week. Once the County is notified by the state, it’s a five- to seven-day
turnaround before vaccine doses are in hand. Appointment availability is heavily dependent
on vaccine supply. Currently, there are no new appointments being made due to limited
supplies. There is no wait list, and walk-in appointments are not accepted.
Operations continue to move in a positive direction, and FDOH and the County has received
positive feedback from those who have received the vaccination.
Residents can
stay informed on vaccine availability by utilizing any of the below options
- Text BrevardEOC to 888777 to receive text alerts as part of our AlertBrevard
program
- COVID vaccine website:
http://www.brevardfl.gov/emergency-event/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information
- Facebook: Brevard Emergency County Emergency Management
- Twitter:
@BrevardEOC
- Subscribe to receive Brevard County Press releases at
http://www.brevardfl.gov/communications/subscribe
- Contact 2-1-1
- Local
media and news outlets
The Florida Department of Health-Brevard has posted this information on its
website: “COVID-19 vaccinations are free of charge. Please do not register for a
vaccination appointment that requires payment. Only follow appointment links from this
site or Brevard County Emergency Management directly.”
1/8/2021 Volunteer Scientists Sought by County Commission
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - The Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Program is seeking volunteers to serve on the Selection and Management Advisory Committee.
The committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee to the County Commission
and staff on all issues involving the acquisition and management of environmentally
endangered lands acquired under the EEL Program.
The Environmentally Endangered Lands Program was initially created by Brevard County
voters in a 1990 referendum. The Program was established to provide a funding mechanism
for the long-term management of a nature sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Applicant qualifications:
- -year post-secondary academic degree (B.S. or
equivalent) or a minimum of 6 years of demonstrated professional expertise in biological
or environmental sciences.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Brevard County ecosystems
and conservation land management techniques.
- Brevard County resident.
- Two-year appointment.
- &Willing to attend meetings in-person.
Interested individuals may obtain a Committee Member Application and submit this
application along with their resume by email to Mike Knight, Program Manager. Applications
may be mailed to the EEL Program Office at 91 East Drive, Melbourne, FL 32904.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 22 at 5pm.
For additional information on committee member responsibilities please contact the EEL
Program Office or call (321) 255-4466.
1/6/2021 Sign Up for Brevard County Text Alerts
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Emergency Management will use the Nixle Alert
emergency notification system to announce appointment opportunities as they arise, and
based on supply availability, for COVID-19 vaccinations. Currently, there are no
appointments available for vaccines administered by the Florida Department of
Health-Brevard. However, when supplies are available, residents will be notified by press
release, on social media and via alerts that you can receive on your mobile phone from the
Nixle notification system. To register for text alerts, simply create a new text message
on your mobile phone to 888777 and in the text message body write Brevardeoc, and hit
send.
12/31/2020 North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets January 14
The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its next monthly meeting at
5 p.m. on Thursday, January 14. The meeting will be held in the Brevard Room, located at
518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to attend. You may also join
the meeting via tele-conference: Dial-in number (US): (978) 990-5482 - Access code:
6250588#. The Brevard Room is located in the building on the north side of the parking
lot behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For questions or Public Comment,
please call Shirley Corliss at (321) 603-2111.
If a person desires to appeal any
decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting
or hearing, such person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes,
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his
or her own expense, for the record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such
appeal is to be based – Section 286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with
the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing
accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation
North no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321)
264-5105.
12/30/2020 COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Can Now Be Made Online Through
Eventbrite
BREVARD COUNTY, FL.-- Appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations through Florida Department of
Health-Brevard can now be made online via the Eventbrite platform at the following link:
https://brevardcovidvaccine.eventbrite.com FDOH-Brevard will provide free,
appointment-only COVID-19 vaccinations of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday,
January 4, 2021.
Those eligible for vaccines must meet the following criteria:
- Ages 65 and older
- Healthcare workers who provide direct patient care but who
are not associated with a hospital system.
Appointments are for drive-through vaccinations at FDOH-Brevard Health Unit at 2555 Judge
Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. Vaccinations will be provided between the hours of 8:30-11:30
a.m. beginning Tuesday, Jan. 5, and will continue for morning appointments through Friday
and then Monday through Friday through the end of January. Afternoon appointments
previously made by phone, will begin Monday Jan. 4, and continue Monday through Friday
from 1:15 to 4:15 p.m. until further notice. Appointments can no longer be made via
telephone. A driver's license or healthcare badge is required at time of appointment. You
do not have to be a Brevard County or state of Florida resident to be eligible.
Please
review the COVID Vaccine Fact Sheet and screening questions on the COVID-19 Vaccine
Screening and Consent Form prior to your appointment. If you answer 'yes' to some
screening questions, you will need to bring a doctor's note to receive the COVID-19
vaccination. Print and complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form to bring
to the appointment for more efficient service.
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccination series
is two doses, given one month apart. If you receive one dose of the Moderna vaccine, you
should receive a second dose of the same vaccine one month later to complete the
vaccination series. After vaccination, you will be asked to park nearby for 15 minutes to
be monitored for adverse reactions. Please visit "Moderna Facts and Privacy" for
additional information on what to expect during and after the vaccination.
More
information about the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine can be found at
https://www.modernatx.com/covid19vaccine-eua/recipients/.
For the COVID-19 Vaccine
consent form and for the Moderna Facts and Privacy form visit FDOH Brevard’s
COVID-19 Testing Information at
http://brevard.floridahealth.gov/events/2021/01/covid19-vaccination.html
Everyone,
including those who have received both doses of vaccine, should continue to follow CDC
recommendations on wearing face coverings, social distancing, and practicing good hand
hygiene.
12/30/2020 Brevard County Launches 'Resilient Brevard' Project on Climate Change
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Natural Resources Management has launched “Resilient
Brevard,” a project to develop proactive strategies, policies, and a plan of action
to increase resilience to the impacts of climate change. “Resilient Brevard”
seeks to identify coastal vulnerabilities and provide local policy recommendations to
minimize and mitigate the effects of flooding, storm surge, and sea level rise. The
project, launched by Brevard County and the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
(ECFRPC), is focused on five general areas:
- Economic resilience
- Public services & safety
- Resilient
development
- Public health and equity
- Resilient nature-base
practices
We want your input on creating an economically and environmentally resilient
community!
- What about the quality of life in Brevard County matters most to you?
- What are the impacts of climate on your quality of life?
- What are the
vulnerabilities we need to prepare for over the next 50-75 years?
- What are the
most appropriate proactive strategies to make our community more resilient?
- Where
would you apply those strategies in the unincorporated areas of Brevard County?
Please take our short survey by visiting https://www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard
The survey will be available through Friday, January 22, 2021. Two virtual public
workshops will be held to discuss the survey findings and to update the community on
strategy development and policy recommendations.
Please email
resilientbrevard@ecfrpc.org to sign up for email notifications of upcoming public
workshops. For more information on “Resilient Brevard” please visit
https://www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard, or call Lori Cox, ECFRPC, at (407)
245-0300.
Please take our short survey by visiting
https://www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard
12/29/2020 FDOH-Brevard to Schedule Appointments for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccination
Series
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. --- The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County (DOH-Brevard)
will offer free, appointment-only COVID-19 vaccinations of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
starting Monday, January 4, 2021. Appointments are available to: - Those
ages 65 and older
- Healthcare workers who provide direct patient care but who are
not associated with a hospital system.
The appointment line, 321-454-7141, will be available to make COVID-19 vaccination
appointments starting today (Tuesday, December 29, 2020) for the drive-through vaccination
clinic at 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. Appointments will be scheduled beginning
Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Vaccinations will be administered Monday through Friday, between
1:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m., until further notice. A driver's license or healthcare badge is
required at time of appointment.
Please review the COVID Vaccine Fact Sheet and
screening questions on the COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form prior to your
appointment. If you answer 'yes' to any screening questions, you will need to bring a
doctor's note to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Print and complete the COVID-19 Vaccine
Screening and Consent Form to bring to the appointment for more efficient service.
The
Moderna COVID-19 vaccination series is two doses, given one month apart. If you receive
one dose of the Moderna vaccine, you should receive a second dose of the same vaccine one
month later to complete the vaccination series. After vaccination, you will be asked to
park nearby for 15 minutes to be monitored for adverse reactions. Please visit d "Moderna
Facts and Privacy" at (LINK) for additional information on what to expect during and after
the vaccination.
More information about the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine can be found at
https://www.modernatx.com/covid19vaccine-eua/recipients/.
For the COVID-19 Vaccine
consent form and for the Moderna Facts and Privacy form visit FDOH Brevard’s
COVID-19 Testing Information at
http://brevard.floridahealth.gov/events/2021/01/covid19-vaccination.html
Everyone,
including those who have received both doses of vaccine, should continue to follow CDC
recommendations on wearing face coverings, social distancing, and practicing good hand
hygiene.
12/29/2020 Brevard County Launches 'Resilient Brevard' Project on Climate Change
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Natural Resources Management has launched “Resilient
Brevard,” a project to develop proactive strategies, policies, and a plan of action
to increase resilience to the impacts of climate change. “Resilient Brevard”
seeks to identify coastal vulnerabilities and provide local policy recommendations to
minimize and mitigate the effects of flooding, storm surge, and sea level rise. The
project, launched by Brevard County and the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
(ECFRPC), is focused on five general areas:
- Economic resilience
- Public services & safety
- Resilient
development
- Public health and equity
- Resilient nature-base
practices
We want your input on creating an economically and environmentally resilient
community!
- What about the quality of life in Brevard County matters most to you?
- What are the impacts of climate on your quality of life?
- What are the
vulnerabilities we need to prepare for over the next 50-75 years?
- What are the
most appropriate proactive strategies to make our community more resilient?
- Where
would you apply those strategies in the unincorporated areas of Brevard County?
Please take our short survey by visiting www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard The
survey will be available through Friday, January 22, 2021. Two virtual public workshops
will be held to discuss the survey findings and to update the community on strategy
development and policy recommendations.
Please email resilientbrevard@ecfrpc.org to
sign up for email notifications of upcoming public workshops. For more information on
“Resilient Brevard” please visit www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard, or
call Lori Cox, ECFRPC, at (407) 245-0300.
Please take our short survey by visiting
www.perilofflood.net/resilient-brevard
December 28, 2020 January Events at Sams House at Pine Island
We will be following CDC guidelines and conducting all programs outdoors with a strict
limit on participants.
- All programs require registration. Please call to sign up.
- Masks are
recommended for all participating in the programs.
- Each participant will receive
their own materials to reduce sharing.
- All groups/families will be placed 6 feet
apart from other groups.
Stop in the cabin and pick up our Guided Hike Booklet! Signs of Animal
Life
Sunday, January 3rd, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Do you ever wonder what kind of
wildlife is around? Spend the afternoon searching for clues to see who has visited the
Sams House.
Homeschool: Orienteering
Friday, January 15th, 10:30 to 12:00
pm
Come join us in a lesson on navigation, then use your new skills to go on an
adventure to find the hidden treasure. Limited to 15 people. Registration is required.
Please call to sign up.
Guided Hike
Saturday, January 23rd @ 9:30 am
Join our naturalist on an hour-long hike through the Sams House trails. Please bring a
hat, water, and walking shoes. Limited to 1 group. Maximum 8 people per group.
Registration is required. please call to sign up.
Bring your own Kayak
Thursday, January 28th, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Meet up at Thousand Islands Conservation
Area for a water tour. Registration is required. Please call to sign up. 599 Ramp Road,
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
The Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area was created and
is managed under Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
referendum. The Program was established by voters in 1990 and reaffirmed in 2004 to
protect and preserve the rich biological diversity and native species of Brevard County
for future generations.
The Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area is open
Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm. Please contact the staff at 321-449-4720 with any
questions.
12/28/2020 Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Selection and Management Committee
Meets January 11
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at the EEL Program
Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne 32904. The public is welcome to attend. The
Selection and Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee to
the County Commission and Program staff on all issues involving the acquisition and
ecological management of environmentally endangered lands within the EEL Program nature
sanctuary network in Brevard County.
Members of the public may also participate in the
meeting through an online Zoom Webinar.
Zoom Webinar Access Information:
Zoom
Webinar
Passcode: 528813
Or iPhone one-tap:
US: +13017158592,,88236178479# or
+13126266799,,88236178479#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number
based on your current location):
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205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 882
3617 8479
International Numbers Available
12/17/2020 Deadline is Friday for CARES Act-funded Mortgage/Rental Assistance in
Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – The application period ends at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, for
CARES Act fund-related mortgage assistance, rental assistance and utility and security
deposit assistance through Brevard County’s Housing and Human Services Department.
To date, Brevard County’s Board of County Commissioners has obligated more than
$6.9 million in federal CARES Act grant funds to assist those financially impacted as a
result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Those eligible must be a resident of
Brevard County; at or below 140 percent of area median income; and able to demonstrate
assistance is required as a result of impacts from coronavirus. Nearly 2,000 applications
have been received. The average amount of assistance granted: $4,358.
Applications for
assistance will be available online at these locations:
www.brevardfl.gov/HumanServices/Announcements, and www.brevardfl.gov (look in the blue box
at the top of the page for COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program) until 5 p.m. on Friday,
Dec. 18, 2020. Paper application forms will also be available at Brevard County libraries
until 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18.
12/16/2020 Brevard County Government's 4th Quarter Report, Brevard Delivers, Now
Available Online
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard Delivers (CLICK), Brevard County Government's report for the
fourth quarter of 2021, is now available online. Brevard Delivers, which is produced
through partnership between Brevard County Government and Space Coast Advertising, focuses
on County projects and initiatives that were completed within the past quarter, projects
that are currently underway and projects that are planned in the months ahead.
Published copies of Brevard Delivers will be available starting next week at County
Commissioner's Offices, County libraries and at the Brevard County Government Center in
Viera. To subscribe and receive future editions of Brevard Delivers, please visit
http://apps.brevardcounty.us/PublicInformationReleases/ and be sure to click on Brevard
Delivers under Department Newsletter Categories.
You can also visit
https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=45292&l=1&p=&pn= to see the report.
12/15/2020 Free PPE Distribution Event Scheduled for Small Businesses, Retailers,
Restaurants
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Government will distribute free Personal
Protection Equipment to small businesses, retailers and restaurants on Tuesday, Dec.
22, at the Emergency Operations Center in Rockledge. Distribution is from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at the EOC located at 1746 Cedar Street in Rockledge.
To receive a PPE kit,
a license, business card or document that displays the business name and address must be
presented. Businesses are eligible to receive up to two kits.
PPE kits provided by the
County contain 200 procedure masks, 25 reusable cloth masks, 2 boxes of gloves and 2
bottles of hand sanitizer. Small businesses, retailers and restaurants that have collected
free PPE from the County during previous distributions are still eligible for PPE.
The
PPE kit distribution was approved by the Board of County Commissioners to support small
businesses, retailers and restaurants with supplies to sustain operations during the
ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.
12/11/2020 Brevard County Small Businesses/Nonprofits Economic Relief Grant Program
Ends Dec. 18
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were
financially impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency have until Friday, Dec. 18,
2020 to complete and submit applications for economic relief grants provided by Brevard
County through federal CARES Act funds. Grants of up to $10,000 are still available.
These are grants, not loans, and do not have to be paid back.
To be eligible through
the Small Business and Nonprofit Economic Relief Program, the small business:
- Must be physically located in Brevard County
- Must have had 50 or fewer
employees
- Must have been negatively impacted financially by the COVID-19 public
health emergency
- Must be enrolled in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
E-Verify program
- Applicant’s revenue losses or expenses utilized to
establish program eligibility and grant amount must not have been reimbursed through the
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), Small Business
Administration (SBA) Debt Relief Program or other similar federal and state programs.
Having received those funds or loans, however, does not disqualify you from receiving
grant funds to offset other losses.
Nonprofits that are eligible must be a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) or a 501(c)(19) as designated
by Internal Revenue Code. Applications are available through Friday, Dec. 18, at
www.brevardfl.gov/BrevardCARES.
On July 7, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) allocated $10 million through the CARES Act fund for local governments to a Small
Business and Non Profit Economic Relief Program. CARES Act funding will be made available
to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that meet eligibility requirements
established by the BOCC for Brevard’s Small Business and Nonprofit Economic Relief
Program and Specific priorities intended to advance economic development in Brevard
County.
For more information, call 321-350-9194 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
12/10/2020 6:59:55 AM Brevard County Ocean Rescue Announces Open Tryouts for Seasonal
Lifeguards
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- Brevard County Ocean Rescue will host open tryouts for seasonal
lifeguards starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, at Rockledge High School pool, 220
Raider Road, Rockledge. While no lifeguarding experience is necessary, candidates must
be over the age of 16 and possess strong swimming skills. All candidates must bring a
valid driver’s license, Social Security card, appropriate swim attire, a towel and
running shoes.
Candidates will be required to swim 500 meters in less than 10 minutes,
complete a 1-mile run on a track in less than 10 minutes and perform a physical agility
test that includes push-ups. Advanced registration is encouraged at
FR_ORAdmin@brevardfl.gov, however applicants are reminded that testing will begin promptly
and anyone arriving after testing begins will not be permitted to try out.
If
selected, completion of the hiring process is dependent on the candidate’s ability
to pass a background test and successful completion of Ocean Rescue's paid training
academy. The starting pay for ocean lifeguards is $10.85/hour.
For additional
information or to register, contact us at FR_ORAdmin@brevardfl.gov
12/3/2020
North Pole Calling Brevard County, FL. - Surprise your child with a
special treat this Holiday Season! Brevard County Parks and Recreation has made special
arrangements for Santa to call your child from his headquarters at the North Pole.
Approximate calling schedule is 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16th and
Thursday, December 17th.
There is no charge for this service.
Please remember that
Santa will place the call. North Pole Operators will not accept any incoming calls. Forms
must be received by Monday, December 14th.
For more information or to request a form,
please contact Jena Williams at (321)-633-1874 or Jena.Williams@brevardfl.gov
12/3/2020 COVID-19 Home Repairs Assistance Program Ends Friday, Dec. 4
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – A program that assisted homeowners financially impacted by the
COVID-19 public health emergency will no longer be accepting applications effective
Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. The Coronavirus Relief Fund and Small Repair Program,
implemented by Brevard County’s Housing and Human Services Department, was announced
in October for assisting homeowners with replacement of heating, ventilation and
air-conditioning systems and even roof replacements. Money for the program, allocated from
the
The County has received approximately 134 applications to date and is in the
process of reviewing and making approvals. It's estimated 93 percent of the funds from the
program had already been obligated as of Thursday.
The funds were provided to Housing
and Human Services by FHFC from the state's CARES Act allocation.
12/2/2020 Brevard County Seeks Citizen Input Through 'Speak Up Brevard'
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Once again it's time to "Speak Up Brevard." In an effort to
provide a formal process for citizens to submit recommendations to Brevard County
Government, and as a result of charter amendment, Brevard County is implementing a
web-based application called “Speak Up Brevard.”
The online form will be
available through Jan. 1, 2021, at
http://sites.brevardcounty.us/SpeakUpBrevard/ttp://sites.brevardcounty.us/SpeakUpBrevard/
. It allows citizens to submit ideas which would assist county government in conserving
energy, saving costs, eliminating duplication, generating revenue, increasing
productivity, or preventing waste. A hard-copy version of the form may also be submitted,
and is available through the County Manager’s office.
The process requires
submissions to meet a deadline of Jan. 1, after which the County Manager’s office
has 45 days to evaluate and comment on the recommendation, and then forward it to the
Board of County Commissioners for review. The Board of County Commissioner must take a
final vote to either approve, reject, or revise and accept the recommendation within 120
days. The sponsor of the recommendation will be given at least a week’s notice prior
to it being heard and voted on by the Board. A listing of all recommendations, including
disposition, will be posted on the County website.
Visit
http://sites.brevardcounty.us/SpeakUpBrevard/ttp://sites.brevardcounty.us/SpeakUpBrevard/
to provide recommendations.
12/1/2020 8:58:06 AM Citizen's Academy Offers Course On Brevard County Government
Operations
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Come learn about your county in the coolest civics class you will
ever take! UF/Brevard Extension Service is sponsoring a free Citizen's Academy for
residents to learn how Brevard County Government develops a budget, paves road, trains
employees, maintains parks, cares for our natural resources, and so much more.
Participants will have the chance to ask staff and department directors about their
departments, what they do, how they get it done, and what the future holds.
Classes
meet at various locations throughout the county for nine Thursdays beginning Feb. 4 and
ending on April 8, 2021. Classes start at 9 a.m. and end no later than 3 p.m. Lunch will
be provided on the last day/graduation day of the class.
To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brevard-county-citizens-academy-2021-tickets-
127773426759
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
(UF/IFAS) Extension in Brevard County is a partnership between UF/IFAS, the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Brevard County Government, providing educational
programs based on the latest research and technology.
11/26/2020 New Locations Added for Free PPE Distribution for Small Businesses,
Retailers, Restaurants
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Government has scheduled two events in December for
distribution of free Personal Protection Equipment to small businesses, retailers and
restaurants. Distributions are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations (no
appointment is needed):
Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Franklin T. DeGroodt Public Library, 6475
Minton Road S.E., Palm Bay, 32909.
Thursday, Dec. 10, at Sand Point Park, 101 N.
Washington Ave., Titusville, 32796.
To receive a PPE kit, a license, business card
or document that displays the business name and address must be presented. Businesses are
eligible to receive up to two kits.
PPE kits provided by the County contain 200
procedure masks, 25 reusable cloth masks, 2 boxes of gloves and 2 bottles of hand
sanitizer. Small businesses, retailers and restaurants that have collected free PPE from
the County during previous distributions are still eligible for PPE.
The PPE kit
distribution was approved by the Board of County Commissioners to support small
businesses, retailers and restaurants with supplies to sustain operations during the
ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.
11/20/2020 Free PPE Distribution Announced for Small Businesses, Retailers,
Restaurants
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Small businesses, retailers and restauranteurs can collect
free PPE from Brevard County Government during a distribution event planned from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the Brevard County Emergency Operations Center at 1746
Cedar Street in Rockledge. To receive a PPE kit, a license, business card or document
that displays the business name and address must be presented. Businesses are eligible to
receive up to two kits.
PPE kits provided by the County contain 200 procedure masks,
25 reusable cloth masks, 2 boxes of gloves and 2 bottles of hand sanitizer. Small
businesses, retailers and restaurants that have collected free PPE from the County during
previous distributions are still eligible for PPE.
The PPE kit distribution was
approved by the Board of County Commissioners to support small businesses, retailers and
restaurants with supplies to sustain operations during the ongoing COVID-19 public health
emergency.
11/24/2020 3:00:02 PM Merritt Island and Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parades Canceled
Brevard County, FL. - The Merritt Island Holiday Parade scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5,
and the Cocoa/Rockledge Parade scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12, have been canceled due to
low float participation. Parks and Recreation wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday
season and looks forward to holding the holiday parades again in 2021.
For more
information please contact the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department at
321-633-2046.
11/16/2020 Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Procedures Committee Meets
November 20
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Program’s Procedures Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, at the EEL Program Office,
91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend. The purpose of this
meeting is to receive a quarterly update on the EEL Program.
Zoom Webinar Access
Information:
Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 525863
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+19292056099,,84100419355# or +13017158592,,84100419355#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for
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346-248-7799
Webinar ID: 841 0041 9355
International Numbers Available
Any
questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Amy Rivera (321) 255-4466 or
Amy.Rivera@brevardfl.gov If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this board,
agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any
interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Amy Rivera, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321)
255-4466.
11/16/2020 County Sewer Inspections Scheduled to Begin Today in North Brevard
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Utility Services Department has contracted with
RedZone Robotics to inspect and assess sanitary sewer within the North Brevard County
Service area of the county. Assessments are scheduled to begin today, Monday, Nov. 16.
The impact to residents and businesses will be very minimal. When accessing manholes and
lines that run through rear easements of homes, Brevard County Utility employees will be
present to assist with access.
All RedZone employees will have a letter with them to
verify they have permission to access County sewer lines.
For questions about the work
being performed, please contact RedZone Robotics Project Manager Spring Misera,
724-293-8977.
For additional questions you may contact Brevard County Utility Services
Department at 321-633-2093.
11/13/2020 Save Our Indian River Lagoon: Natural Resources Department Seeks Licensed
Plumbing Contractors
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Are you a licensed plumber working in
Brevard County? Do you want to get paid to help restore the Indian River Lagoon? If so,
Brevard County wants to hear from you.
The Brevard County Natural Resources Management
is seeking licensed plumbing contractors to offer services including: connections to
sewer, septic system abandonment, and repairs of private sewer laterals for projects
listed in The Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Project Plan. These projects are
located near throughout Brevard County within the watershed of the Indian River Lagoon and
Banana River Lagoon.
Qualified Plumbers will be prequalified and offered periodic
opportunities to perform plumbing work for various projects listed in the SOIRL Project
Plan. The projects include, but are not limited to, connecting approximately 5,517
properties to new sewer mains, approximately 876 connections to existing sewer mains, and
repairs to broken sewer laterals to be found by smoke testing almost 50,000 homes in 2021.
Jobs range from simple clean-out repairs to more complex force main connections, so
all licensed plumbers are encouraged to apply.
For more information on how to apply,
please contact Summer Wyllie at 321-617-7390 ext. 59331 or via email at
summer.wyllie@brevardfl.gov.
11/8/2020 Brevard County Government Offices Will Be Open on Monday; County Monitors
Eta
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Government offices will be open on Monday.
The County and the Emergency Operations Center are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Eta,
which is expected to reach the Florida Keys Sunday night, but then shift to the
west/southwest before lingering throughout the week in the Gulf of Mexico and off
Florida’s west coast.
In Brevard, weather conditions this evening and through
Monday afternoon could produce sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55
mph, potential flooding, extremely dangerous surf conditions and localized beach erosion.
Brevard County has been under a Tropical Storm Warning since 10 p.m. Saturday, with
the greatest threat from Eta expected to be flooding rainfall, showers and squalls. There
is also a threat for isolated tornadoes tonight through Monday. Minor damage and sporadic
power outages will be possible.
Based on the latest forecast, the primary impact in
Brevard County will be locally heavy rainfall of two to three inches. Some locations may
receive higher volumes of rain and localized flooding is possible. Residents should stay
in place as severe weather arrives.
Residents also are encouraged to stay informed.
Brevard County Emergency Management is active on social media, providing information and
updates about severe weather as well as other incidents which could affect large numbers
of people in the county. Residents can follow “Brevard County Emergency
Management” on Facebook; follow @BrevardEOC on Twitter; or subscribe to emergency
text alerts by texting BrevardEOC to 888777.
11/8/2020 Stay Prepared, Safe and Informed During Tropical Storm Eta
BREVARD COUNTY, FL.– Brevard County Emergency Management is closely monitoring
Tropical Storm Eta and is encouraging county resident to be prepared for weather
conditions that could produce sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55
mph, potential flooding, extremely dangerous surf conditions and localized beach erosion.
Brevard County has been under a Tropical Storm Warning since 10 p.m. Saturday, with
the greatest threat from Eta expected to be flooding rainfall, showers and squalls Sunday
night through Monday. There's also a threat for isolated tornadoes tonight through Monday.
Minor damage and sporadic power outages will be possible.
Based on the latest
forecast, the primary impact in Brevard County will be locally heavy rainfall of two to
three inches. Some locations may receive higher volumes of rain with isolated totals as
much as six inches, and localized flooding is possible. Residents should stay in place as
severe weather arrives.
Brevard County Emergency Management officials urge residents
to stay informed and prepare homes today for potential impacts of Tropical Storm Eta,
which is expected to turn west after reaching the Florida Keys, maybe as a Category 1
hurricane, late Sunday and linger in the Gulf of Mexico off the west coast of Florida for
much of the week. Extremely hazardous rip currents, surf and marine conditions are
expected along the coast into mid-to-late week.
"It's not a well-organized tropical
storm,” said Interim Emergency Management Director John Scott. “It’s a
messy, sloppy system with impacts that will cover a large area.”
Hurricane
Season 2020 began June 1 and runs through Nov 30. Even though the season is almost over,
Scott emphasized the need for residents to remain prepared and to have a plan in place to
protect themselves and their families.
“Know your risks, have a plan and stay
informed,” Scott said. “Pay close attention to the weather over the next
couple of days especially, but it’s always important to know what to do if an
emergency occurs.”
Safety tips to follow during a tropical
storm:
- Shelter in place; Stay indoors where it's safe
- Be
prepared for a loss of power; have working flashlights
- Secure loose items like
lawn furniture outside your home
- Do not put yard waste at the curb when high
winds are anticipated
- Don't go boating or surfing
- Don't run generators
indoors
- Stay off roadways if possible
- Don't drive on causeways during
high wind events
- Don't visit the beach to look at storm and ocean conditions
- Don't drive around to look at storm damage
- Don't wade, swim or drive through
flooded roadways
- Don't touch anything in contact with power lines, including
water or water puddles that may be near downed power lines.
Residents also are encouraged to stay informed. Brevard County Emergency Management is
active on social media, providing information and updates about severe weather as well as
other incidents which could affect large numbers of people in the county. Residents can
follow “Brevard County Emergency Management” on Facebook; follow @BrevardEOC
on Twitter; or subscribe to emergency text alerts by texting BrevardEOC to 888777.
11/5/2020 Brevard County to Distribute Free PPE at 3 Locations for Small Businesses,
Retailers, Restaurants
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Government has added three more events in
November to distribute free Personal Protection Equipment to small businesses, retailers
and restaurants. Distributions will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following
locations (no appointment is needed):
North - Tuesday Nov. 17, at
Port St. John Library, 6500 Carole Ave., Cocoa.
Central – Wednesday, Nov. 18, at
Satellite Beach Library, 751 Jamaica Blvd, Satellite Beach.
South – Thursday,
Nov. 19, Palm Bay Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay.
To receive a PPE kit,
a license, business card or document that displays the business name and address must be
presented. Businesses are eligible to receive up to two kits.
PPE kits provided by the
County contain 200 procedure masks, 25 reusable cloth masks, 2 boxes of gloves and 2
bottles of hand sanitizer. Small businesses, retailers and restaurants that have collected
free PPE from the County during previous distributions are still eligible for PPE.
The
PPE kit distribution was approved by the Board of County Commissioners to support small
businesses, retailers and restaurants with supplies to sustain operations during the
ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.
11/4/2020 North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Meets November 12
TITUSVILLE, FL. – The North Brevard Commission on Parks and recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting on at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov.12. The meeting will be held in the
Brevard Room at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to attend.
The Brevard Room is located in the building on the north side of the parking lot behind
the Brevard County Government Center North. For questions, call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321)
264-5105.
If a person desire to appeal any decision made by this commission,
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a
record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, for the record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based – Section
286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
an interpreter in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North no later than 48
hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
10/30/2020 Residents Financially Impacted by COVID-19 May Be Eligible for A/C, Heating
Unit Replacement Funds
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Homeowners who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19
public health emergency could be eligible for funding to assist with replacement of
heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems under a program implemented Friday by
Brevard County’s Housing and Human Services Department. There is also potential
under the program to provide case-by-case assistance with roof replacement and/or septic
issues. Applicants must be income eligible to receive assistance.
Applications for the
Coronavirus Relief Fund Small Repair Program, funded through an allocation from the State
of Florida’s Housing Finance Corporation, are now available at the County’s
Housing and Human Services Department, Building B, at the Brevard County Government
Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, 32940, Community Action Agency locations, all
17 County public libraries and at the following community centers within Neighborhood
Strategy Areas:
- Cuyler Community Center, 2329 Harry T. Moore Ave., Mims, 32754.
- Walter
Butler Community Center, 4201 N Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa, 32927
- Cocoa Library, 308
Forrest Ave., Cocoa, 32922, or Ag Center, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, 32926
- Woody
Simpson Community Center, 1590 Schoolhouse St., Merritt Island, 32953
- Cocoa West
Recreation Complex, 4000, 230 S. Burnett Road, Cocoa, 32926
- Micco Park Community
Center, 3700 Allen Ave., Micco, 32976
- The program is limited to income eligible
applicants at or below 120% of area median income (for example, $83,040 for a family of
4).
Completed applications can be mailed to the HHS Office (2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,
B-103, Viera, FL 32940), dropped off at our office, or dropped off at any of the County
Libraries. The application is also available for download at
https://brevardflhhs.seamlessdocs.com/f/EmergencyRepair
10/27/2020 Brevard County Cares Act Grants Still Available for Small
Businesses/Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Grants of up to $10,000 are still available through Brevard
County Government for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were financially
impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. These are grants, not loans, and do not
have to be paid back. To be eligible through the Small Business and Nonprofit Economic
Relief Program, the small business:
- Must be physically located in Brevard County
- Must have had 50 or fewer
employees
- Must have been negatively impacted financially by the COVID-19 public
health emergency
- Must be enrolled in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
E-Verify program
- Applicant’s revenue losses or expenses utilized to
establish program eligibility and grant amount must not have been reimbursed through the
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), Small Business
Administration (SBA) Debt Relief Program or other similar federal and state programs.
Having received those funds or loans, however, does not disqualify you from receiving
grant funds to offset other losses.
Nonprofits that are eligible must be a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) or a 501(c)(19) as designated
by Internal Revenue Code. Applications are available at
www.brevardfl.gov/BrevardCARES.
On July 7, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) allocated $10 million through the CARES Act fund for local governments to a Small
Business and Non Profit Economic Relief Program. CARES Act funding will be made available
to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that meet eligibility requirements
established by the BOCC for Brevard’s Small Business and Nonprofit Economic Relief
Program and Specific priorities intended to advance economic development in Brevard
County.
For more information, call 321-350-9194 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
10/27/2020 Free COVID-19 Testing, Quick Turnaround Results Available Oct. 31-Nov.
2
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – The Florida Department of Health-Brevard, in coordination with
Brevard County Emergency Management, will provide free community COVID-19 nasal PCR
(Polymerase chain reaction) testing, with quick turnaround results, at three separate
locations this Saturday, Oct. 31, through Monday, Nov. 2, a various locations throughout
the county. No appointment is required, and walk-up and drive-thru operations will be
available. Testing hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Test results will be available
within a 36-hour period, but depending on demand could be available in as little as an
hour.
The FDOH Mobile Testing Bus will be on location at the following sites and dates:
- * Lipscomb Community Center, 3316 Monroe St., Melbourne 32901, Saturday, Oct.
31.
- * Brevard County Extension Services, 3695 Lake Dr., Cocoa, 32926, Sunday,
Nov. 1.
- * Cape Canaveral Library, 201 Polk Ave., Cape Canaveral, 32920, Monday,
Nov. 2.
Testing is for all ages (parental consent is required for minors).
10/23/2020 Residents Financially Impacted by COVID-19 May Be Eligible for A/C, Heating
Unit Replacement Fund
s
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Homeowners who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19
public health emergency could be eligible for funding to assist with replacement of
heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems under a program implemented Friday by
Brevard County’s Housing and Human Services Department. There is also potential
under the program to provide case-by-case assistance with roof replacement and/or septic
issues. Applicants must be income eligible to receive assistance.
Applications for the
Coronavirus Relief Fund Small Repair Program, funded through an allocation from the State
of Florida’s Housing Finance Corporation, are now available at the County’s
Housing and Human Services Department, Building C, at the Brevard County Government
Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, 32940, Community Action Agency locations, all
17 County public libraries and at the following community centers within Neighborhood
Strategy Areas:
- Cuyler Community Center, 2329 Harry T. Moore Ave., Mims, 32754.
- Walter
Butler Community Center, 4201 N Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa, 32927
- Cocoa Library, 308
Forrest Ave., Cocoa, 32922, or Ag Center, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, 32926
- Woody
Simpson Community Center, 1590 Schoolhouse St., Merritt Island, 32953
- Cocoa West
Recreation Complex, 4000, 230 S. Burnett Road, Cocoa, 32926
- Micco Park Community
Center, 3700 Allen Ave., Micco, 32976
The program is limited to income eligible applicants at or below 120% of area median
income (for example, $83,040 for a family of 4). Under the assistance program, the County
will not be able to serve homeowners who reside in municipalities that have received an
allocation of funds from the state, including Palm Bay, Melbourne, Cocoa, and Titusville.
Completed applications can be mailed to the HHS Office (2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,
B-103, Viera, FL 32940), dropped off at our office, or dropped off at any of the County
Libraries. Beginning Tuesday of next week (10/27/2020) the application will be available
for download from the County Website and by Wednesday (10/28/2020) residents will be able
to complete the application entirely online.
10/22/2020 Small Businesses, Retailers, Restaurants Can Obtain Free PPE From Brevard
County Government
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Government has three events planned in November
to distribute free Personal Protection Equipment to small businesses, retailers and
restaurants. Distributions will be held at the following locations (no appointment is
needed):
North - Wednesday November 4, 2020 at Titusville Library, 2121 South
Hopkins Ave., Titusville, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Central – Thursday November 5,
2020 at Central Reference Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
South – Friday November 6, 2020 at the Melbourne Library, 540 East Fee Ave.,
Melbourne, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To receive a PPE kit, a license, business card or
document that displays the business name and address must be presented. Businesses are
eligible to receive up to two kits.
PPE kits provided by the County contain 200
procedure masks, 25 reusable cloth masks, 2 boxes of gloves and 2 bottles of hand
sanitizer. When filling out an application, businesses will be able to choose a preferred
location to pick up free PPE once distribution begins on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Small
businesses, retailers and restaurants that have collected free PPE from the County during
previous distributions are still eligible for PPE, but must apply.
The PPE kit
distribution was approved by the Board of County Commissioners to support small
businesses, retailers and restaurants with supplies to sustain operations during the
ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.
10/7/2020 Residents In Unincorporated Brevard County May See Changes in Solid Waste
Collection Times
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Residents in unincorporated Brevard County are advised to get
their trash curbside by 6 a.m. due to new routes and service adjustments being implemented
by Waste Management. Six days into its new franchise agreement with the County, Waste
Management is utilizing an influx of veteran drivers and new drivers to enhance its solid
waste collection efforts throughout unincorporated Brevard County.
It’s a move
that will enhance service, but might also alter collection times on some its routes, a
company official told the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday.
During Tuesday
night’s Commission meeting, company spokeswoman Dina Reider-Hicks said the company
has added routes and is utilizing veteran drivers from other areas of the county, as well
as brand new drivers, as part of its Brevard team.
“With adding these new routes
at this time, no residential services are changing,” she said. “However,
residents may see our trucks arriving at different times in their service day than they
have seen in the past seven years.”
Reider-Hicks said trucks may arrive earlier
than what residents may have typically seen, or – in some cases – possibly
later.
“What this means is that we remind residents that all refuse must be
curbside prior to 6 a.m. and remain curbside until 8 p.m., as the trucks may be arriving
at different times,” she said.
On Oct. 1, Waste Management began a new
seven-year contract with the county. Commissioners have received complaints in recent
months of missed collections, which the company has blamed on manpower shortages resulting
from the COVID-19 public health pandemic.
To File a Complaint:
Solid Waste
Collection must be completed by 8 p.m. on designated collection days. If your solid waste
has not been collected by 8 p.m. and you want to file a complaint, visit:
http://sites.brevardcounty.us/sct#/
Your request will be sent to the Brevard County
Solid Waste Department.
If you have questions please contact the Solid Waste
Department at 321-633-2042.
9/28/2020 North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Meets Oct. 8 via Conference
Call
Brevard County, FL. - The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8. The meeting will be held via
conference call as a public safety measure in response to the spread of COVID-19 and in
compliance with mass gathering recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention. The public is invited to join the conference call meeting.
To join the
conference call meeting, please contact Shirley Corliss via email for the instructions at
shirley.corliss@brevardfl.gov. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please
call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any decision
made by this commission, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing,
such person will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made at his or her own
expense for the record included testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be
based – Section 286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the America
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
an interpreter in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North no later than 48
hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
9/25/2020 Food Assistance Available for Residents Financially Impacted by
COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Opportunities are available today and Saturday for food assistance
for residents financially impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The
UF/Brevard Extension Service is hosting farmer’s markets in which individuals can
obtain $50 in CARES Act dollars, in the form of tokens, for the purchase of fruits,
vegetables, honey, coffee, eggs, herbs and other items available.
The markets will
be held at these locations:
- Today, Friday Sept. 25, Titusville Visitor Center, 419 South Hopkins Ave.,
Titusville, from 3-6 p.m.
- On Saturday, Sept.26, Paddling Paradise, 4220 Dixie
Highway NE, Palm Bay, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The markets are open to all residents. Those who have been financially impacted by
COVID-19 will be eligible for the CARES Act tokens upon completion of a self-declaration
form that will be available on site. A photo ID will be required with matching address as
that on the self-declaration form. Also, at both sites there will be Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) available.
9/21/2020 Lagoon Faces Weather Conditions That Could Lead to Potential Fish Kills
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Cloud coverage and algae blooms in the Indian River Lagoon
pose an elevated risk for fish kills, but Mother Nature could generate winds and rain this
weekend that could help offset a potential crisis similar to one the County experienced in
2016 and 2018, according to Brevard County Natural Resources Management officials. A
cloudy weekend on tap could significantly increase potential for a large fish kill, a
situation that is being closely monitored by multiple local, County and state agencies
that have responded in past years to major fish kills on the lagoon. There currently are
several types of algae blooming in the lagoon, which is evident in areas of the lagoon
that have turned the color of pea soup.
“Now that we are in the warm and wet
hurricane season, each heavy rain carries excess nutrients from fertilizer and grass
clippings off peoples’ lawns and into the lagoon,” said Virginia Barker,
director of Brevard County natural Resources Management. “Rain that soaks into the
ground picks up pollution from the septic drain fields and broken sewer pipes and also
migrates sideways underground to the lagoon. These extra nutrients from our yards overfeed
the algae that is naturally living in the water.”
A large food source combined
with warm temperatures leads to algae blooms, and they are typical this time of year,
Barker said. She said excess nutrient pollution can make the blooms larger, thicker and
last longer than natural, and that’ s bad for seagrass, can lead to fish kills and
are bad for the health of the lagoon.
While the County, working in tandem with other
agencies, is prepared to respond to a major fish kill, Barker said the hope is that the
weekend’s weather, with a forecast of rain and hopefully some winds, could stir
things up and offset the cloud cover.
“We’ve been similarly poised a
number of times in the last few years without mortality events, so we could get
lucky,” she said. “The fabulously clear water we experienced from December to
July is proof that the lagoon can recover quickly if we stop feeding it too much
pollution.”
In 2011, Brevard County voters approved a 10-year Save Our Indian
River Lagoon half-cent sales tax that will generate more than $400 million for restoration
of the lagoon. So far, the County has completed 30 pollution reduction projects and has
another 83 under contract.
We are making headway but we aren’t there yet,”
Barker said. “Blooms like the current one are fairly likely during this season every
year until we complete about 200 pollution reduction projects. The current bloom
doesn’t mean the lagoon tax isn’t working, it means we aren’t done
yet.”
Everyone can help restore the Indian River Lagoon by reducing pollution
inputs, such as fertilizer, grass clippings, excess irrigation (especially with reclaimed
water) car wash water, failing septic tanks and leaky sewer pipes.
The Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission administers a toll-free Fish Kill Hotline
(1-800-636-0511) for reporting the locations of fish kills and/or deceased or abnormal
fish. Reports can also be submitted on the FWC website:
https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/health/fish-kills-hotline/
9/18/2020 Brevard County Government's 3rd Quarter Report, Brevard Delivers, Now
Available Online
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard Delivers, Brevard County Government's report for the third
quarter of 2020, is now available online. READ HERE Brevard Delivers, which is produced through
partnership between Brevard County Government and Space Coast Advertising, focuses on
County projects and initiatives that were completed within the past quarter, projects that
are currently underway and projects that are planned in the months ahead.
Published
copies of Brevard Delivers will be available beginning next week at County Commissioner's
Offices, County libraries and at the Brevard County Government Center in Viera. To
subscribe and receive future editions of Brevard Delivers, please visit
http://apps.brevardcounty.us/PublicInformationReleases/ and be sure to click on Brevard
Delivers under Department Newsletter Categories.
You can also visit
https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=45292&l=1&p=&pn= to see the report.
9/18/2020 Brevard County Government/Brevard Family Partnership Team Up On Behavioral
Health Project
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Housing and Human Services Department is
working with Brevard Family Partnership Inc. to create the Brevard Behavioral Health
Expansion project. The project, which kicks off Oct. 1, 2020, will provide direct services
to children/youths ages 5-21 with severe emotional disturbance/severe mental illness, as
well as provide support to their families. Brevard Family Partnership utilizes the
evidence-based practices of the C.A.R.E.S. Model, Wraparound, Parenting with Love and
Limits and Nurturing Parenting Program. Through the Behavioral Health Expansion project,
Brevard Family Partnership will expand the Youth Thrive initiative, which supports healthy
development and promotes well-being for vulnerable youths, while exploring and adding
additional evidence-based/evidence-emerging practices to support and engage children and
youth on their path to becoming healthy adults. Priority populations include those
individuals recognized by child welfare with behavioral health challenges and who identify
as: LGBTQ+; homeless; having a history with suicidal ideation; having been a patient under
a Baker Act (involuntary institutionalization). The project will provide care coordination
to approximately 100 children/youth each year with a total of 400 children served
throughout the grant.
For its part, Brevard County’s Housing and Human Services
Director Ian Golden, as administrator/principle investigator, will contract with Brevard
Family Partnership for program implementation and service delivery, as well as establish
Brevard County’s Together in Partnership community advisory board as the governance
body. Other community-based providers within the local county network will be solicited as
partners for additional services and supports to children/youth and families identified by
the initiative.
The Behavioral Health Expansion project will increase the widespread
adoption of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services’ Working Definition Recovery,
which includes the four major dimensions of Health, Home, Purpose and Community and will
seek to achieve the following primary goals: Increase availability of
evidence-based/promising practices, providing access to quality treatment and recovery
services for children/youth with severe emotional disturbance/severe mental illness,
including related services for their caregivers in order to reduce risk of Baker Act and
suicide; Demonstrate the improvement of child/youth and family outcomes across multiple
life domains (family relationships, living environment, social functioning, recreational,
job functioning, developmental, legal, medical, physical health and education; Increase
collaboration among child welfare, judicial, educational, health, behavioral health and
substance abuse systems, and community providers and partners to enhance the System of
Care and build a sustainable infrastructure; and expand the collection and use of data for
system improvement while implementing knowledge-based evaluation to promote proven or
promising practices.
The four-year program is being funded with $4 million from the
federal government and a $2 million local match from Brevard Family Partnership and its
community partners.
9/18/2020 Waste Management Contract For Unincorporated Brevard County: News You Can
Use
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- Following a competitive bid process, and opting to continue
same-service twice-a-week solid waste collection, once-a-week recycling collection and
once-a-week yard waste collection, the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners
awarded Waste Management a new seven-year contract. The new contract will increase
residential garbage and recycling collection from $139.70 a year to $194.28. The increase
will be reflected as a separate charge on property tax bills beginning in November 2020.
As part of its contract with the County, Waste Management faces fines for missed pickups
on scheduled pickup days. Information on how to file a complaint or to report a missed
scheduled pickup is included below. Unincorporated Curbside Residential
Collection
Brevard County's Unincorporated areas are provided curbside collection
of garbage, recycling and yard by Waste Management.
If you live within City or Town
limits please contact them for information on your collection services.
Residents
of Unincorporated Brevard County have three collections per week.
Garbage is
collected twice per week. Occasionally you may have excess garbage that will not fit in
your cart. In such cases, the waste must be bagged (no garbage cans) and set beside the
cart so as not to interfere with the arms of the autoloader.
Recycling and Yard waste
are collected one day each week.
Place garbage and recycle carts; yard waste and yard waste cans within 5 feet of the curb
the night before your collection day or before 6:00 a.m. Residential collection begins at
6:00 a.m. and runs through 8:00 p.m.
Special Collection Solid Waste
Any
type of solid waste not reasonably capable of being place in an automated collection cart
or any item not reasonably capable of being reduced in size not exceeding four (4) feet in
length, twenty-four (24) inches in diameter and fifty pounds (50) in weight.
Examples
include:
- household furnishings
- appliances
- electronics
- bicycles
and other bulk items
- each household shall be entitled to set out up to four (4)
automobile tires with or without rims for collection per year
Please call Waste Management Customer Service at the numbers listed below for "special
collection solid waste" or if you have questions concerning your service or collection
days. North Brevard - (321) 636-6894
South Brevard - (321) 723-4455
Holiday
Schedule for curbside collection of unincorporated areas
The collector shall not
be required to furnish collection services on the following specified Holidays:
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving
Day
- Christmas Day
There will be no make-up days. The Collector shall notify all customers whose normal
collection day falls upon such holidays that no collection service will be provided on
such day and the date of the next normal collection day at least ten (10) days and not
more than thirty (30) days prior to said holiday.
Said notice shall be in the form of
an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation published within the County and
published on the Collector's website.
Brevard County residents can use any of our
Disposal Facility locations during normal operational hours.
To File a
Complaint:
Solid Waste Collection must be completed by 8 p.m. on designated
collection days. If your solid waste has not been collected by 8 p.m. and you want to file
a complaint, visit: http://sites.brevardcounty.us/sct#/
Your request will be sent to
the Brevard County Solid Waste Department.
If you have questions please contact the
Solid Waste Department at 321-633-2042.
9/18/2020 Space Coast Area Transit Fares to Resume Oct. 1
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Space Coast Area Transit fare collection, suspended at the
start of the COVID-19 public health emergency and free since March 27, will resume
effective Thursday, Oct. 1. Visit 321Transit.com/Fares to purchase passes Online, view
Bus Terminal locations, and Libraries that participate in Bus Pass sales. We care about
your safety. Please wear a mask when riding.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! Looking
for a career? Space Coast Area Transit is actively hiring professional drivers. A
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.
Full and part-time jobs available
plus benefits are available. #321Transit #SpaceCoastAreaTransit #BrevardCountyJobs
To
join the SCAT team, apply online at www.321Transit/Jobs today.
9/17/2020 Assistance Available for Brevard Residents, Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Impacted by COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners has allocated $10
million in Coronavirus Air, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to assist
Small Businesses and Nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis. Grants of
up to $10,000 are available. As of Sept. 15, 2020, the County had received 940
applications and awarded grants totaling $6.4 million. Applications and requirements to
qualify for a grant are available at www.brevardfl.gov/BrevardCares. These are grants, not
loans, and therefore do not have to be repaid to the County. Along with assistance for
small businesses and nonprofits, other programs have been implemented that can assist
individuals with rental and mortgage payments, utility and security deposits and food
stability. These programs are available through the County’s Housing and Human
Services Department. Those eligible must be a resident of Brevard County, at or below 140
percent of area median income, and able to demonstrate assistance is required as a result
of direct impacts from coronavirus. Applicants must also provide supporting documents
related to income, need and other assistance received. So far, 1,043 applications for
individual assistance have been received with $2.9 million obligated. The average amount
of assistance awarded is $3,335.
The County has also allocated funding for food
stability programs and has provided 32,252 meals through a weekend feeding program; served
4,915 households through a Farmer’s Market program; and provided 101,050 meals
through Independent Living Systems LLC.
Applications for Housing and Human Services
assistance programs can also be found here: www.brevardfl.gov/BrevardCares
In August,
the County distributed 2,000 free Personal Protection Equipment kits to small businesses.
Each kit included 200 procedure masks, 25 reusable cloth masks, two boxes of gloves and
hand sanitizer. Additional supplies have been ordered by the County and new distribution
announcements are pending in October.
9/11/2020 Food Assistance Available for Residents Financially Impacted by
COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Opportunities are available Saturday for food assistance for
residents financially impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The UF/Brevard
Extension Service is hosting farmer’s markets in which individuals can obtain $50 in
CARES Act dollars, in the form of tokens, for the purchase of fruits, vegetables, honey,
coffee, eggs, herbs and other items available.
The markets will be held at these
locations:
- Today, Friday Sept. 11, Titusville Visitor Center, 419 South Hopkins Ave.,
Titusville, from 3-6 p.m.
- On Saturday, Sept.12, Paddling Paradise, 4220 Dixie
Highway NE, Palm Bay, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The markets are open to all residents. Those who have been financially impacted by
COVID-19 will be eligible for the CARES Act tokens upon completion of a self-declaration
form that will be available on site. A photo ID will be required with matching address as
that on the self-declaration form. Also, at both sites there will be Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) available.
9/11/2020 Lagoon Faces Weather Conditions That Could Lead to Potential Fish Kills
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Cloud coverage and algae blooms in the Indian River Lagoon
pose an elevated risk for fish kills, but Mother Nature could generate winds and rain this
weekend that could help offset a potential crisis similar to one the County experienced in
2016 and 2018, according to Brevard County Natural Resources Management officials. A
cloudy weekend on tap could significantly increase potential for a large fish kill, a
situation that is being closely monitored by multiple local, County and state agencies
that have responded in past years to major fish kills on the lagoon. There currently are
several types of algae blooming in the lagoon, which is evident in areas of the lagoon
that have turned the color of pea soup.
“Now that we are in the warm and wet
hurricane season, each heavy rain carries excess nutrients from fertilizer and grass
clippings off peoples’ lawns and into the lagoon,” said Virginia Barker,
director of Brevard County natural Resources Management. “Rain that soaks into the
ground picks up pollution from the septic drain fields and broken sewer pipes and also
migrates sideways underground to the lagoon. These extra nutrients from our yards overfeed
the algae that is naturally living in the water.”
A large food source combined
with warm temperatures leads to algae blooms, and they are typical this time of year,
Barker said. She said excess nutrient pollution can make the blooms larger, thicker and
last longer than natural, and that’ s bad for seagrass, can lead to fish kills and
are bad for the health of the lagoon.
While the County, working in tandem with other
agencies, is prepared to respond to a major fish kill, Barker said the hope is that the
weekend’s weather, with a forecast of rain and hopefully some winds, could stir
things up and offset the cloud cover.
“We’ve been similarly poised a
number of times in the last few years without mortality events, so we could get
lucky,” she said. “The fabulously clear water we experienced from December to
July is proof that the lagoon can recover quickly if we stop feeding it too much
pollution.”
In 2011, Brevard County voters approved a 10-year Save Our Indian
River Lagoon half-cent sales tax that will generate more than $400 million for restoration
of the lagoon. So far, the County has completed 30 pollution reduction projects and has
another 83 under contract.
We are making headway but we aren’t there yet,”
Barker said. “Blooms like the current one are fairly likely during this season every
year until we complete about 200 pollution reduction projects. The current bloom
doesn’t mean the lagoon tax isn’t working, it means we aren’t done
yet.”
Everyone can help restore the Indian River Lagoon by reducing pollution
inputs, such as fertilizer, grass clippings, excess irrigation (especially with reclaimed
water) car wash water, failing septic tanks and leaky sewer pipes.
The Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission administers a toll-free Fish Kill Hotline
(1-800-636-0511) for reporting the locations of fish kills and/or deceased or abnormal
fish. Reports can also be submitted on the FWC website:
https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/health/fish-kills-hotline/
9/8/2020 Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department Accepting Caretaker
Applications
Brevard County, FL. – The Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department is
accepting applications for caretakers throughout the county. Interested law enforcement
officers are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is Friday,
September 18.
The below locations are currently open for application.
North
Area Parks Operations:
- Parrish Park Scottsmoor: 4055 Magoon Avenue, Scottsmoor, FL 32754*
- Chain
of Lakes Park: 2300 Truman Scarboro Way, Titusville, FL 32796
- Fox Lake Park: 4400
Fox Lake Road, Titusville, FL 32796
- Manatee Hammock Campground: 7275 S. US
Highway 1, Titusville, FL 32780*
- Fay Lake Wilderness Park: 6300 Fay Boulevard,
Port St. John, FL 32927*
- Space Coast Communities Sports Complex: 662 Canaveral
Groves Boulevard, Sharpes, FL 32927*
To request an application please contact Jeff Davis Jr., Operations Manager, 475 N.
Williams Ave., Titusville, FL 32796 or email to Jeff.Davis@brevardfl.gov. For more
information, contact Jeff Davis Jr. at (321) 264-5105. Central Area Parks Operations:
- McKnight Family Sports Complex: 960 Cogswell Street, Rockledge, FL 32955*
- F. Burton Smith Regional Park: 7575 West King Street (Highway 520), Cocoa, FL
32926*
To request an application please contact Terry Lane, Operations Manager, 840 Forrest
Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922 or email to Terry.Lane@brevardfl.gov. For more information,
contact Terry Lane at (321) 633-1874. South Area Parks Operations:
- Long Point Park: 700 Long Point Road, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
To request an application please contact Steve Kimball, Area Manager, South Area Parks and
Recreation, 1515 Sarno Road, Building A, Melbourne, FL 32935-5272 or email to
Steven.Kimball@BrevardFL.gov. For more information, contact Steve Kimball at (321)
255-4400. Environmentally Endangered Lands Program:
- Maritime Hammock Sanctuary: 6100 Hwy A1A, South Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
To request an application please contact Mike Knight, EEL Program Manager, 91 East Drive,
Melbourne, FL 32904 or email to Mike.Knight@brevardfl.gov. For more information, contact
Mike Knight at (321) 255-4466. *These locations do not currently have a home on site,
therefore the caretaker would need to provide a mobile home.
9/4/2020 Kennedy Point Park Re-opens After Repairs from Hurricane Irma
Brevard County, FL. - Kennedy Point Park, located at 4915 South Washington Avenue in
Titusville, was officially reopened Friday, September 4, following completion of repairs
from damage caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The park experienced extensive damage to
its seawall, sidewalk, and dock as a result of Irma. A new seawall has been installed; a
rock revetment and new sod was put in place to help protect the damaged shoreline; the
damaged sidewalk was removed and replaced with a new sidewalk; the damaged dock was
removed and replaced; and a five-foot dredge was done from the boat ramp to the channel.
9/3/2020 Food Assistance Available for Residents Financially Impacted by COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Opportunities are available this Friday and Saturday for food
assistance for residents financially impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The UF/Brevard Extension Service is hosting farmer's markets in which individuals can
obtain $50 in CARES Act dollars, in the form of tokens, for the purchase of fruits,
vegetables, honey, coffee, eggs, herbs and other items available.
The markets will be
held at these locations:
On Friday, Sept. 4, Titusville Visitor Center, 419 South
Hopkins Ave., Titusville, from 3-6 p.m.
On Saturday, Sept. 5, Melbourne Riverview
Park, 2301 Irwin Street, Melbourne, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The markets are open to all
residents. Those who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 will be eligible for the
CARES Act tokens upon completion of a self-declaration form that will be available on
site. A photo ID will be required with matching address as that on the self-declaration
form. Also, at both sites there will be Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
available.
8/19/2020 New Hours for Brevard County Community Centers
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Effective Monday, Aug. 24, Brevard County Parks and Recreation
Department community centers will be changing operational hours to 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
on Monday through Friday. The centers will be closed for lunch from 12 p.m. (noon) - 1
p.m. The centers are closed on Saturday and Sunday. The adjusted hours are to
facilitate the after school program
8/21/2020 Food Service Vendor Sought for Parrish Park
Brevard County, FL. - Brevard County Parks and Recreation (BCPR) - North Area Operations
is seeking a food concessionaire to operate at Parrish Park, 1 A. Max Brewer Memorial
Parkway, Titusville, FL 32796, who will offer food items for sale to the general public
such as snacks, drinks, hot dogs, burgers, pizza and/or other similar concession items*.
Parrish Park is open to patrons from dawn to dusk seven days a week. If you would like
to be considered, you must submit the following, in writing, to Brevard County Parks and
Recreation-North Area (mail to 475 North Williams Avenue, Titusville Florida 32796 or
email submissions accepted):
- A written introduction about you and your business with all details of your
operation. Include photos of your operation, equipment, vehicles and products.
- A
Copy of your menu with pricing and intended hours of operation
- A Copy of current
occupational state and county business licenses, health department permits, insurance
certificate naming Brevard County as additional insured, and Florida drivers license.
- Florida Dept of Revenue DR-11 & DR-13
A contract will be awarded based on the following: variety of menu items, cost of menu
items, the amount of your proposed lease payment to the county, current valid licenses,
certificates and permits, flexibility and dependability in meeting the public demand, and
the completeness of the written introduction. Water, sewage, and electricity will not be
provided by Brevard County Parks and Recreation. You must also include a statement that
you will be able to operate at this location without the use of Styrofoam containers.
The lease payment to the county will be a flat rate per month payable to Brevard County
Parks and Recreation North Area and will be agreed upon before a vendor is officially
approved. Monthly payments will be due on the 1st business day of every month. Applicants
must provide us with their own written proposal for the monthly rate as a starting point
of discussion. A copy of a current insurance certificate will be required when the bid is
awarded naming Brevard County as additional insured. The concessionaire and all
employees/volunteers will be subject to a high level (level I) background check per
Brevard County AO-26, Background Investigation.
All responses must be received at
North Area Parks Operations by close of business on Friday, September 4, 2020 and include
all the required documentation named above.
* Certain items that are difficult to
clean or remove or may cause injury are not acceptable such as gum, sunflower seeds, and
glass container items.
Contact Mike Hoffmann, 321-264-5105,
michael.hoffmann@brevardfl.gov, if you have any questions.
9/2/2020 Brevard County Newsletter - Sams
House at Pine Island
September Events at Sams House
Check out our upcoming events list below! We will be following CDC recommended
guidelines and all programs will be conducted outdoors with a strict limit on
participants.
- All programs require registration. Please call to sign up.
- Masks are
recommended for all participating in the program.
- Each participant will receive
their own materials to reduce sharing.
- All groups/families will be placed 6 feet
apart from other groups.
Wildlife Day
Saturday, September 5th, 10:30 am
We're observing National
Wildlife Day. Join us at Sams House and learn about what different types of wildlife are
roaming around Brevard. We will be crafting and having treats. Limited to 5 groups.
Registration is required. Please call to sign up.
Adventure Guide
Sunday,
September 13th, 10 am to 4 pm
Come spend the afternoon hiking the Sams House white
loop. Stop by the white house before you go and grab an adventure guide for your hike.
Homeschool – Habitats
Friday, September 18th, 10 am to 12 pm
Homeschool is back in session! Join us for a morning learning about habitat restoration
and why it is so important. Limit to 15 people. Registration is required. Please call to
sign up.
Autumn Vibes
Saturday, August 26th, 10:30 am
Autumn is here!!
While the trees shed their leaves, we can craft. We'll be collecting leaves and turning
them into art. Limited to 5 groups. Registration is required. Please call to sign up.
Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, September 27th, 10 am to 4 pm
See how many nature
treasures you can find while you are at Sams House. Starting point is at the white house.
The Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area was created and is managed under
Brevard County's Environmentally Endangered Lands Program referendum. The Program was
established by voters in 1990 and reaffirmed in 2004 to protect and preserve the rich
biological diversity and native species of Brevard County for future generations.
The
Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Please contact staff at 321-449-4720 with any questions.
8/27/2020 County Distributes 2,000 PPE Kits to Small Businesses; More PPE Orders
Underway
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Small businesses have collected 2,000 Personal Protection
Equipment kits from Brevard County Government, and additional supplies have been ordered
with additional distribution planned in the near future. The County exhausted the last
150 kits of PPE supplies on Thursday (Aug. 27) during a distribution event at Catherine
Schweinsberg Rood Central Library in Cocoa. An additional 1,800 kits had already been
distributed from a County warehouse and through other distribution events held recently
and elsewhere in the county. The County's Purchasing Department is ordering additional
supplies with plans in coming weeks to distribute additional kits. The announcement on
where and when will be made once the supplies have been received by the County.
The
supplies are funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
through the U.S. Treasury Department. PPE kits that have been distributed included 200
procedure masks, 25 reusable cloth masks, 2 boxes of gloves and 2 bottles of hand
sanitizer.
For more information, email ESF7@brevardfl.gov or call (321) 637-6680.
8/31/2020 North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Meets Sept. 10 via
Teleconference
TITUSVILLE, FL. – The North Brevard Commission on Parks and recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting on at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 13. The meeting will be held via
tele-conference: Dial-in number (US): (978) 990-5482 Access code: 6250588#. The public is
invited to attend. For questions, or Public Comment, please call Shirley Corliss at
(321) 603-2111.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission,
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a
record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, for the record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based – Section
286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the
proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to the
meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
8/11/2020
Food Assistance Available for Residents Financially Impacted by
COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Two opportunities are available this week for food assistance for
residents financially impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The UF/Brevard
Extension Service is hosting two farmer's markets in which individuals can obtain $50 in
CARES Act dollars, in the form of tokens, for the purchase of fruits, vegetables, honey,
coffee, eggs, herbs and other items available.
The markets will be held at these
locations:
On Thursday, Aug. 13, at Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, 3-6
p.m. On Friday , Aug. 14, at the Welcome Center, 419 South Hopkins Ave., Titusville, 3-6
p.m. (This is a pop-up Farmer's Market held in conjunction with the Titusville Area
Chamber of Commerce and the City of Titusville.)
The markets are open to all
residents. Those who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 will be eligible for the
CARES Act tokens upon completion of a self-declaration form that will be available on
site. A photo ID will be required with matching address as that on the self-declaration
form. Also, at both sites there will be Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
available.
8/11/2020 Mortgage/Rent Assistance Available for Brevard County Residents Impacted by
COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Funds are now available to income-eligible residents for mortgage
assistance, rental assistance and utility and security deposit assistance through Brevard
County's Housing and Human Services Department. Brevard County's Board of County
Commissioners has allocated up to $4.4 million in federal CARES Act grant funds to assist
those financially impacted as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Those
eligible must be a resident of Brevard County; at or below 140 percent of area median
income; and able to demonstrate assistance is required as a result of direct impacts from
coronavirus.
To qualify, applicants must be able to submit documents supporting
income, need and other assistance, including income verification documents such as
paychecks, unemployment compensation history, veteran's check, child support payment
history, Aid to Families with Dependent Children/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families,
bank statements, rental agreements, mortgage statements, documentation for a utility
deposit, and most recent tax return, etc.
Applications for assistance are available
online at these locations: www.brevardfl.gov/HumanServices/Announcements, and
www.brevardfl.gov (look in the blue box at the top of the page for COVID-19 Financial
Assistance Program.) Paper application forms will also be made available at Brevard County
libraries and on County buses.
8/7/2020 EEL Program Selection and Management Committee to Meet August 19
Brevard County, FL. – A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Program"s Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of
County Commissioners, will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, through Zoom
webinar. The public is welcome to participate. The purpose of this committee is to
evaluate lands under consideration for acquisition and management by the Environmentally
Endangered Lands Program and provide guidance on ecological land management.
Zoom
Webinar Access Information:
Zoom
Webinar
Passcode: 037031
Or iPhone one-tap:
US:
+13126266799,,89144401112# or +19292056099,,89144401112#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for
higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or
+1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215
8782
Webinar ID: 891 4440 1112
International Numbers Available
Any questions
regarding this meeting should be directed to Mike Knight (321) 255-4466 or
Mike.knight@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this
board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to
participate in the proceeding should contact Mike Knight, EEL Program Manager, no later
than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
August 7, 2020
Brevard County Extends Grant Application Period for COVID-19 Impacted
Small Businesses/Nonprofits
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The application period for small businesses and nonprofit
organizations to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to offset expenses and lost revenue
related to the COVID-19 public health emergency has been extended until further notice by
the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners. Applications are available at www.brevardfl.gov/BrevardCARES.
To be eligible through the Small Business and Nonprofit Economic Relief Program,
the small business:
- Must be physically located in Brevard County
- Must have had 50 or fewer employees as of January 1, 2020
- Must have been
negatively impacted financially by the COVID-19 public health emergency
- Must be
enrolled in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program
- Applicant's
revenue losses or expenses utilized to establish program eligibility and grant amount must
not have been reimbursed through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury
Disaster Loan
(EIDL), Small Business Administration (SBA) Debt Relief Program or other similar federal
and state programs. Nonprofits that are eligible must be a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) or a
501(c)(19) as designated by Internal Revenue Code. It's important to
note:
- Businesses and Nonprofits are eligible to apply even if they have
received other forms of assistance.
- Money received through the County's Small
Business and Nonprofit Economic Relief Program are grants, not loans, and therefore do
not need to be paid back.
- There is adequate funding available to help businesses
and nonprofits that qualify.
On July 7, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) allocated $10 million through
the CARES Act fund for local governments to a Small Business and Non Profit Economic
Relief Program. CARES Act funding will be made available to small businesses and nonprofit
organizations that meet eligibility requirements established by the BOCC for Brevard's
Small Business and Nonprofit Economic Relief Program and Specific priorities intended to
advance economic development in Brevard County. For more information, call
321-350-9194 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
8/3/2020 Parks and Recreation Department to Participate in Summer Food Service
Program
Brevard County, FL. - The Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department will be extending
the Summer Food Service Program until Friday, August 21. During summer vacation when
school breakfasts and lunches are not available, nutritionally balanced meals will be
provided to all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or
disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.
Drive up service is available from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.
On Monday
through Thursday children will receive 1 breakfast and 1 lunch and on Fridays children
will receive 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches. Children must be present to receive meals.
Voting may affect some Summer Food Service Program locations, please contact the centers
directly for more information.
All children 18 years old and younger are eligible for
meals at no charge and must be present to receive meals. Meals will be served on a
first-come, first-serve basis.
The following sites will be participating in the Summer
Food Service Program:
Cuyler Park Community Center
2329 Harry T. Moore
Avenue, Mims
321-264-5045
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Isaac Campbell Community Center
701 South Street, Titusville
321-264-5040
8:00
a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Port St. John Community Center
6650
Corto Road, Port St. John
321-633-1904
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. -
12:30 p.m. Sandrift Community Center
585 North Singleton Avenue, Titusville
321-264-5037
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Walter Butler
Community Center
4201 North Cocoa Boulevard, Cocoa
321-433-4448
7:00 a.m. -
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cocoa West Community Center
230 South
Burnett Road, Cocoa
321-633-1987
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
| Joe Lee Smith Community Center
419 Washington Avenue, Cocoa
321-633-1872
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. McLarty Park
Community Center
790 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge
321-633-1870
7:30 a.m. - 8:30
a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Travis Park Community Center
2003 Michigan
Avenue, Cocoa
321-633-1871
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Woody Simpson Community Center
1590 Schoolhouse Street, Merritt Island
321-455-1379
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Max K Rhodes
Community Center
3410 Flanagan Avenue, West Melbourne
321-952-3215
7:30 a.m. -
8:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. South Mainland Community Center
3700 Allen
Avenue, Micco
772-663-8748
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Meals are served Monday - Friday throughout the dates indicated. No meal service on 3rd of
July. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) civil rights regulations and policies,the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and
employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited
from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed,
disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights
activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with
disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g.
Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the
Agency(State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of
hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at
(800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information maybe made available in languages other
than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination,complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at
any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866)
632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil
Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C.20250-9410; - (2) fax: (202)
690-7442; or
- (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
8/3/2020 Brevard County Offers Cares Act Grants for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Impacted by COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Small businesses and nonprofit organizations may be eligible for
grants of up to $10,000 to offset expenses and lost revenue related to the COVID-19 public
health emergency. To be eligible through the Small Business and Nonprofit Economic
Relief Program, the small business:
- Must be physically located in Brevard
County
- Must have had 50 or fewer employees as of January 1, 2020
- Must
have been negatively impacted financially by the COVID-19 public health emergency
- Must be enrolled in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program
- Applicant's revenue losses or expenses utilized to establish program eligibility and
grant amount must not have been reimbursed through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP),
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), Small Business
Administration (SBA) Debt
Relief Program or other similar federal and state programs. Nonprofits that are
eligible must be a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) or a 501(c)(19) as designated by Internal Revenue
Code.
The application period runs through Monday, Aug. 10. Google Chrome is
recommended for online applications at www.brevardfl.gov/BrevardCARES.
On July 7,
2020, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) allocated $10 million through the CARES Act
fund for local governments to a Small Business and Non Profit Economic Relief Program.
CARES Act funding will be made available to small businesses and nonprofit organizations
that meet eligibility requirements established by the BOCC for Brevard's Small Business
and Nonprofit Economic Relief Program and Specific priorities intended to advance economic
development in Brevard County.
For more information, call 321-350-9194 between the
hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
8/3/2020 Mathers Bridge Reopens After Tropical Storm Isaias Lockdown
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Mathers Bridge in Merritt Island was reopened to boating traffic
today, Aug. 3, after being temporarily locked down to vehicle-traffic only mode through
Tropical Storm Isaias. The lock down was to protect the bridge from severe damage as
part of the County's preparations for the arrival of severe weather conditions expected
from the storm.
8/2/2020 Tropical Storm Isaias: Lack of Turnout Prompts Closure of Brevard County
Storm Shelter
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A storm shelter opened earlier today to provide refuge for Brevard
County residents with rain and wind concerns from Tropical Storm Isaias has been shut down
due to lack of turnout. The shelter at Viera Regional Community Center opened at 11
a.m. and, by 3:30 p.m., only one resident had requested assistance and actions were taken
to address their needs. In the meantime, the threat of the potential impact from Tropical
Storm Isaias has continued to diminish.
For information on Tropical Storm Isaias,
please call the Community Information Hotline at 2-1-1. In case of emergency, please call
9-1-1.
8/2/2020 Tropical Storm Isaias: Brevard County to Open Storm Shelter at Viera Regional
Community Center
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- In an abundance of caution, and as Tropical Storm Isaias moves
closer to Brevard County, a storm shelter will be opened at Viera Regional Community
Center at 11 a.m. today for county residents in need of safe harbor from potentially
dangerous winds and rain conditions that could impact the area later today. The
shelter is located at the park at 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way.
The shelter will be
laid out to provide for Centers For Disease Control-recommended social distancing. Health
screenings, temperature checks and Personal Protection Equipment(PPE) will be in place,
but those seeking shelter are also asked to bring their own PPE, such as face masks,
gloves and hand sanitizer, for personal use.
Although shelters will provide food,
residents going to a shelter will need to take their own supplies, including bedding,
folding chairs or sleeping bags; any needed medications; changes of clothing and sturdy
shoes; personal hygiene items; and entertainment items, like games, cards, books, or
magazines. Pets are welcome.
For information about this shelter and other Tropical
Storm Isaias questions, call the Community Information Hotline at 2-1-1.
8/1/2020 Tropical Storm Isaias: County to Lock Down Mathers Bridge to Vehicle Traffic
Only on Sunday
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The County will lock down Mathers Bridge in the vehicle traffic
only position on Sunday, August 2. The action, currently scheduled for 7 a.m. Sunday
is part of County preparations for the arrival of potentially severe weather conditions
from Tropical Storm Isaias.
The lock down is needed to protect the bridge from severe
damage that could result from high winds. Boaters are asked to move their vessels
accordingly.
8/1/2020 Fifth Location Added for Brevard County Sandbag Distribution Today
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- In anticipation of Hurricane Isaias, five locations throughout the
county will be used for sandbag distribution from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Saturday, Aug.
1. The distribution locations are:
- Eastern Florida State College, Palm Bay
campus, 250 Community College Parkway SE.
- Calvary Chapel, Melbourne, Viera
campus, 2852 Fellowship Place.
- Mitchell Ellington Park, 575 West Hall Road,
Merritt Island.
- Chain of Lakes Park, 2300 Truman Scarborough Way,
Titusville.
- North Brevard, 855 Camp Road, Sharpes
The free sandbag distribution was coordinated between Brevard County Public Works and the
Brevard County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office will have supervised inmates filling
and loading sandbags for residents. There is a 10-bag limit per vehicle. The sand and bags
are provided by Brevard County Public Works.
7/31/2020 Four Brevard County Locations Designated for Free Sandbag Distribution Today
and Saturday
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- In anticipation of Hurricane Isaias, four locations throughout the
county will be used for sandbag distribution from 5-10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. - 3
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. The distribution locations are:
- Eastern Florida State
College, Palm Bay campus, 250 Community College Parkway SE.
- Calvary Chapel,
Melbourne, Viera campus, 2852 Fellowship Place.
- Mitchell Ellington Park, 575 West
Hall Road, Merritt Island.
- Chain of Lakes Park, 2300 Truman Scarborough Way,
Titusville.
The free sandbag distribution was coordinated between
Brevard County Public Works and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office
will have supervised inmates filling and loading sandbags for residents. There is a 10-bag
limit per vehicle. The sand and bags are provided by Brevard County Public Works.
Sand
will not be available today until 5 p.m., so early arrival is discouraged.
Friday, July 31, 2020 Local State of Emergency Declared in Preparation of Isaias'
Arrival
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A Local State of Emergency has been declared for Brevard County
today (Friday, July 31) in response to the pending threat of Hurricane Isaias, which is
slowly edging toward Florida with a projected impact along the east coast starting
Saturday morning through late Sunday evening as a Category 1 hurricane. Brevard County
is currently under a hurricane watch. The latest forecast from the National Hurricane
Center projects the center of Isaias just off the coast, but Brevard County could still
see 3-5 inches of rain and winds and wind gusts between 40 and 70 mph.
Gov. Ron
DeSantis declared a state of emergency just before before noon today.
A local state of
emergency is declared in advance of a potential disaster event and enables government
entities to readily seek response or recovery assistance from the state. The emergency
declaration will be signed by Brevard County Commission Vice-Chair Rita Pritchett, who is
the appointed chair of the Policy Group, which consists of local, county, and state
officials and is activated for emergencies.
An emergency declaration provides avenue
for counties to expedite contractual procedures, rental of equipment, employment of
permanent and temporary workers, acquisition of supplies, materials and facilities and
appropriation and expenditure of public funds.
Stay informed. On Facebook: Brevard
County Emergency Management. On Twitter: @BrevardEOC. For emergency alerts on your phone,
message BrevardEOC to 888777.
7/30/2020 North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Meets Aug. 13 via
Conference Call
TITUSVILLE, FL. -- The North Brevard Commission on Parks and recreation will hold its next
monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13. The meeting will be held via
tele-conference: Dial-in number (US): (978) 990-5482 Access code: 6250588#. The public is
invited to attend.
For questions, call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a
person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of this proceeding
and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, for the record includes testimony and
evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based - Section 286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding should notice Parks and
Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr.
at (321) 264-5105.
Sams House August Events
Greetings! Below you can find the list of events going on in August
at Sams House.
We will be still following CDC guidelines and conducting all programs
outdoors with a strict limit on participants.
- All programs require registration. Please call to sign up.
- Masks are
recommended for all participating in the program.
- Each participant will receive
their own materials to reduce sharing.
- All groups/families will be place 6 feet
apart from other groups.
Dino-mania
Saturday, August 1st, 10:30 am
Just because we can
find dinosaur fossils in our backyard, doesn't mean you can't make your own. Join us for
some salt dough fun!
Limited to 5 groups. Registration is required. Please call to
sign up. Clay Pots
Thursday, August 6th, 10:30 am
Come learn
how Clay Pots were made in the ancient times. Make your own and decorate them as the
Native Americans would have.
Limited to 5 groups. Registration is required. Please
call to sign up.
Discover Florida
Saturday, August 15th, All
Day
Discover fun facts about Florida and get an idea of what the land was like way
back when. Grab a map at the top of the White House.
Tweet Tweet
Saturday, August 22nd, 10:30 am
Bird feeders are a great way to attract beauty into
your yard. Come to the Sams House to create your own eco-friendly feeder to feed all of
your birdie friends.
Limited to 5 groups. Registration is required. Please call to
sign up.
Leaf in Color
Sunday, August 30th, 10:30 am
We are
combining leaves and water colors. We will be using cool tricks to make awesome
masterpieces that everyone will love.
Limited to 5 groups. Registration is required.
Please call to sign up.
The Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area was created
and is managed under Brevard County's Environmentally Endangered Lands Program referendum.
The Program was established by voters in 1990 and reaffirmed in 2004 to protect and
preserve the rich biological diversity and native species of Brevard County for future
generations.
The Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area is open Tuesday through
Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm. Please contact staff at 321-449-4720 with any questions.
7/24/2020 EEL Program Selection & Management Committee Florida Scrub Jay Population
Viability Workshop
Brevard County, FL. -- A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program's
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, through Zoom webinar. The
public is welcome to participate. The purpose of this meeting is to review and discuss
findings related to recent work on population viability of the Florida Scrub Jay.
The
meeting will be held via Zoom Webinar
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Any questions
regarding this meeting should be directed to Mike Knight (321) 255-4466 or
mike.knight@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this
board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to
participate in the proceeding should contact Mike Knight, EEL Program Manager, no later
than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
7/24/2020 EEL Program Selection & Management Committee Site Visit to Colonial Coast
Crossing Property July 29
Brevard County, FL. -- A site visit of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL)
Program's Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of
County Commissioners, will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29. Site visit
location will be SW corner of Publix Parking Lot. 2000 Cheney Hwy, Titusville. The public
is welcome to participate.
The purpose of this meeting is to review a parcel of land
proposed for donation to the County
Any questions regarding this meeting should be
directed to Mike Knight (321) 255-4466 or mike.knight@brevardfl.gov.
If a person
desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate)
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need
a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should
contact Mike Knight, EEL Program Manager, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at
(321) 255-4466.
7/24/2020 Grants Available to Small Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations Impacted by
COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Small businesses and nonprofit organizations may be eligible for
grants of up to $10,000 to offset expenses and lost revenue related to the COVID-19 public
health emergency. To be eligible through the Small Business and Nonprofit Economic
Relief Program, the small business: - Must be physically located in Brevard
County
- Must have had 50 or fewer employees as of January 1, 2020
- Must
have been negatively impacted financially by the COVID-19 public health emergency
- Must be enrolled in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program
- Applicant's revenue losses or expenses utilized to establish program eligibility and
grant amount must not have been reimbursed through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP),
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), Small Business Administration (SBA) Debt Relief
Program or other similar federal and state programs.
Nonprofits that are eligible must be a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) or a 501(c)(19) as designated
by Internal Revenue Code. The application period runs July 27-Aug. 10. Google Chrome
is recommended for online applications.
On July 7, 2020, the Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) allocated $10 million through the CARES Act fund for local
governments to a Small Business and Non Profit Economic Relief Program. CARES Act funding
will be made available to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that meet
eligibility requirements established by the BOCC for Brevard's Small Business and
Nonprofit Economic Relief Program and Specific priorities intended to advance economic
development in Brevard County.
For more information, call 321-350-9194 between the
hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
7/23/2020 Small Retail Businesses Can Apply for Brevard County-issued PPE Kits
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Small businesses in Brevard County that employ 25 or fewer workers
can apply beginning Monday, July 20, for County-provided Personal Protection Equipment
(PPE) kits funded through the federal Coronavirus Air, Relief and Economic Security (CARES
Act). The PPE kit distribution was approved by the Board of County Commissioners to
support small businesses with supplies to reopen and sustain operations during the ongoing
COVID-19 public health emergency.
PPE kits provided by the County will contain 200
procedure masks, 25 reusable cloth masks, 2 boxes of gloves and 2 bottles of hand
sanitizer. Applications are available online beginning Monday at www.brevardfl.gov/BrevardCARES. Distribution of the PPE kits
will be held from Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, at various locations in the
county.
Small businesses eligible for the PPE kits must meet the following criteria:
- Must have 25 or fewer employees
- Must be located in Brevard
County
Must operate be within the following industry segments: - Health
Care
- Children services and youth camps
- Museums and historical sites
- Amusement and recreation centers
- Independent restaurants
- Barber
Shops, beauty salons, nail salons, and personal care services
Once approved,
businesses may choose from the following locations and times to pick up their PPE kit:
- Monday, Aug. 3: Titusville Library, 2121 South Hopkins Ave., Titusville, 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 4: Central Brevard Library and Reference Center, 308
Forrest Ave., Cocoa, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 5: Cocoa Beach
Library, 550 North Brevard Ave., Cocoa Beach, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Thursday,
Aug. 6: Melbourne Library. 540 East Fee Ave., Melbourne, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 7: Brevard County's warehouse, 7740 Technology Drive, West Melbourne, 11
a.m. – 3 p.m.
July 6, 2020: Richard Corcoran, Commissioner of Education EMERGENCY ORDERS: reopening brick
and mortar schools with the full panoply of services for the benefit of Florida
students and families... DETAILS
7/17/2020 Local Mitigation Strategy Public Comment Meeting
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - Brevard County Emergency Management is hosting a meeting at 10:00 AM
on Thursday, July 23, 2020 virtually due to COVID-19. Those interested in participating
can call into the conference at 1-888-585-9008 and enter the passcode, 643-378-236# In
1998, public and private sector interests of Brevard County joined together as Brevard
Prepares to pre-identify critical facilities, and projects and programs that could be done
to help reduce the impacts of future disasters. The projects and programs are called
"mitigation initiatives." Every 5 years, the State reviews and approves the LMS using
state and federal guidance documents.
This notice is part of the plan, inviting the
public to participate and comment in the review process. Currently, the Brevard Steering
Committee hears new initiative applications and guides the local mitigation process on an
annual basis. Please participate in the virtual public comment meeting on July 23, 2020 to
submit your comments on the 2020 Draft LMS.
The 2020 Draft Local Mitigation Strategy
(LMS) will also be available for public comment upon request from July 20, 2020 through
July 24, 2020. To download the 2020 Draft LMS, please contact Debbie Coles at
Debbie.Coles@BrevardFL.gov.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, Florida Statues, persons needing accommodations to participate in the
proceedings should notify the Housing and Human Services Department no later than 48 hours
prior to the meeting. Please call 321-633-2076 and ask for Brian Breslin.
Stay
informed by following @BrevardEOC on Twitter or Facebook, or sign up for text messages by
texting BrevardEOC to 888777.
July 2, 2020 County Recommends Businesses Post "Mask Required"/"Mask Not Required"
Policies For Patrons
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – A proclamation that strongly encourages private businesses and
business establishments in Brevard County to post at their entrances whether they have a
"Mask" or "No Mask" policy was adopted by a 4-1 vote of the Board of County Commissioners
on Tuesday. A business, as defined by the commission, means a location with a roof
overhead under which any business is conducted, goods are made or stored or processed or
where services are rendered. The term "business establishment" includes transportation
network companies, such as Ubers and Lyft, vehicles operated for mass transit, taxis,
limousines for hire, rental cars, and other passenger vehicles for hire. Business
establishments also includes locations where non-profit, governmental, and
quasi-governmental entities facilitate public interactions and conduct business, and also
includes places of worship.
The proclamation strongly encourages and recommends
businesses, as a courtesy to prospective patrons, to note at their entrances what policies
are in place governing the use of masks at their establishments, including those that have
outdoor dining options. The various municipalities throughout the county can make their
own face mask policies regarding businesses.
At the request of commissioners, Brevard
County Government has put together "Mask" and "No Mask" notices that are available for
download that businesses can post. Those notices are located on the County website,
https://www.brevardfl.gov, under the Latest News block (look for the mask!)
There are
no penalties for businesses that do not post the recommended signage.
July 2, 2020 North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Meets July 9 via
Conference Call
Brevard County, FL. -- The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold it s
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. The meeting will be held via
conference call as a public safety measure in response to the spread of COVID-19 and in
compliance with mass gathering recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention. The Public is invited to join the conference call meeting. To join the
conference call meeting, please contact Shirley Corliss via email for the instructions. If
you have any questions regarding the meeting, please call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321)
264-5105.
If a person desires to
appeal any decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made
at his or her own expense for the record included testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based – Section 286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the America Disabilities
Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter
in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
June 30, 2020 Brevard County Recycled Paint Program Indefinitely Suspended
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The latex paint recycling giveaway program has been indefinitely
suspended. The facility that processed the paints into recycled product is no longer
providing that service, and a similar service in the Central Florida area has not been
located. The paint recycling/paint giveaway program has been in place for 32 years,
but has been indefinitely suspended while other alternatives are explored.
Latex and
oil-based paints are still accepted for disposal at the County's three Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Centers.
For additional information regarding the disposal of paint,
please contact Rita Perini, environmental specialist, at (321) 633-1888 or at
rita.perini@brevardfl.gov
June 26, 2020 Board of County Commissioners To Hold Special Meeting Tuesday, June
30
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Board of County Commissioners have scheduled a Special Meeting
for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, to discuss Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security
(CARES Act) funds that have been allocated as part of the County's response to the
COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting agenda includes discussion on CARES Act funding for
Economic Support Programs, and also discussion related to the potential for a face
covering or a face mask policy, following a recent upward trend in positive coronavirus
tests in the county.
The meeting will be held with public comments from the Board of
County Commissioners Chambers on the first floor and County Commissioners meeting in the
Florida Room on the third floor of the Viera Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson
Way in Viera, 32940.
June 25, 2020 1,000 Gallons of Hand Sanitizer Donated to Brevard County First
Responders
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. — Pharmco Laboratories Inc., a skin care product manufacturer
based in Titusville, donated seven pallets of half-gallon bottles of hand-sanitizer to
Brevard County's first responders on Wednesday, adding to the County's arsenal of Personal
Protection Equipment in the response to COVID-19. In all, 1,000 gallons of hand
sanitizer was donated by the company, which is based in Titusville and has been in
operation since 1979. The company specializes in skin care formulas and over-the-counter
skin care products. The donation was made by Pharmco President Robert Cohn, Director of
Operations Ben Cohn and Director of Sales Darren Curtis to Brevard County Commission Chair
Bryan A. Lober, Public Safety Director Matt Wallace and Fire Rescue Chief Mark Schollmeyer
at a warehouse facility located on Technology Drive in Melbourne.
"This is good
quality sanitizer" Robert Cohn said, adding that it "contains aloe and doesn't dry out
your hands."
"It's greatly appreciated," Lober said.
Wallace said the County's
first responders burn through supplies pretty quickly in their response efforts during the
pandemic.
There are 33 fire stations, and three shifts per day, and "every time you go
on a call you're wiping your hands down," so the County goes through supplies pretty
quickly, Schollmeyer said.
Pharmco is located at 3520 South Street in Titusville and
distributes products all over the country.
"We had been talking about it, 'How can we
give back to the community and help those around us,' " Curtis said about Wednesday's
donation.
June 23, 2020 Brevard County Seeks 'Masked Crusaders'
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Brevard County Emergency Management wants to recognize the
county's "Masked Crusaders," those who wear face masks to protect themselves and others
from COVID-19 infection, as part of its ongoing initiative to spread the word on the
importance of following Centers for Disease Control recommendations and to help stem the
rise in positive coronavirus test results. The CDC recommends wearing face coverings
in grocery stores, drug stores, and other public settings where social distancing measures
can be difficult to maintain. The CDC also advises wearing masks to slow the spread of the
virus by helping to prevent people who may have the virus, but do not know it, from
transmitting it to others. The CDC encourages everyone, ages 10 and older, to wear masks
in public.
Brevard County Emergency Management is asking residents to become a "Masked
Crusader" by sending us a photo of yourself wearing a face mask, along with a brief
sentence on why you wear a mask – whether it's to protect yourself, a family member
or a loved one, whether it's in support of small businesses, or in support of our
community, or whether it's simply because "We're all in this together." Send your photos
to jesi.ray@brevardfl.gov and, if you want to
be recognized on our social media pages, then please include your name, hometown,
organization, or business, and any relevant social media handles for inclusion on our
social media pages on Twitter (@BrevEOC) or on Facebook (Brevard County Emergency
Management.)
Why should you wear a mask? Because they minimize risks and serve as a
physical barrier to protect you and others from viral and bacteriological particles in the
air. Many unknowingly infect others by going out and spreading germs be coughing or
touching others. However, when wearing a mask, don't lose sight of other precautions, such
as social distancing as much as possible, practicing good hand-washing hygiene, including
the use of a hand sanitizer, avoiding mass gatherings and staying home if you are sick.
Mask alone will not prevent COVID-19, but the proper use of masks and following CDC
recommendations will help stop the spread of the virus.
Florida Surgeon General Dr.
Scott Rivkees has also issued a public health advisory recommending that people wear face
masks, practice social distancing and avoid gatherings of more than 50 people.
If you wear a face mask, please make sure it:
- Fits snugly against the side of the
face
- Is secured with ties or ear loops
- Includes multiple layers of
fabric
- Allows for breathing without restriction
- Can be laundered without
being damaged or changing its shape.
Don't forget to send us your photo to become one of Brevard County's "Masked Crusaders."
June 19, 2020 Residents Asked to Stay Vigilant and
Follow CDC Social Distancing Recommendations
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Residents and visitors are asked to remain vigilant in following
Centers for Disease Control recommendations on wearing cloth face coverings when out in
public, practicing six-foot social distancing, and washing and sanitizing hands frequently
due to concerns over a growing number of positive COVID-19 test results in Brevard County
and elsewhere in the state. A record high 60 new positive cases of COVID-19 was
reported Friday by the Florida Department of Health. That continues a two-week upward
trend that reflects 317 new cases of coronavirus in Brevard County since June 5, and an
overall total since the pandemic began of 748 cases. The number of COVID-19-related deaths
has climbed to 16, with three of those recorded in the past two week, according to FDOH.
"The numbers clearly indicate that the pandemic is still very much a concern, and
people need to stay vigilant and respond accordingly by re-committing themselves to
following CDC recommendations," said Interim Emergency Management Director John Scott.
"Those include six-foot social distancing, avoiding mass gatherings, good hand hygiene,
using hand-sanitizer, staying home when you're sick, staying home when appropriate and
wearing cloth face coverings when you go out to protect not only yourself but others from
becoming infected."
The emphasis of CDC recommendations is on "Time" "Space" "People"
and "Places," as in the more time you spend and the closer in space you are to any
(possibly) infected people, the higher your risk. Interacting with more people raises your
risk, and indoor places are riskier than outdoors. For more information on the newest CDC
recommendations, visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/activities.html
Several test sites are currently available for COVID-19 testing in Brevard
County:
- A free drive-through, no-appointment-required state-run test site is open daily
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Eastern Florida State College, Palm Bay
Campus
250 Community College Parkway
Palm Bay, FL. 32909
- Health
First: Pro-Health & Fitness, 255 Borman Drive, Merritt Island
Monday-Saturday,
9 a.m. to noon
To register for an appointment, call 321-434-3131
- Parrish Hospital: Pre-registration is required at all testing
locations.
For appointments, call 321-268-6139 or text "covid test" to 321-204-1699
- Tuesday afternoons, Parrish Health and Fitness Center parking lot, 2210 Cheney
Hwy, Titusville
- Wednesday afternoons, Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church,
grass lot south of church, 2396 Harry T. Moore Ave., Mims
- Thursday afternoons, Harry
T. Moore Social Services Center parking lot, 725 S. Deleon Ave, Titusville
- Friday
mornings, Parrish Medical Offices parking lot, 7075 US 1, Port St. John
- Saturday
mornings, Gibson Youth Center parking lot, 835 Sycamore St. Titusville
- FDOH Brevard has these free appointment-only drive-through testing
locations:
- Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday until further notice
9
a.m. to noon
DOH-Brevard Viera Clinic
2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera FL 32940
- June 18
9 a.m. to noon
Iglesia de Cristo
1504 Clearlake Road, Cocoa FL
32922
- June 23
9 a.m. to noon
St. Luke's Catholic Church
5055 Micco Road,
Barefoot Bay, FL 32976
June 16, 2020 Taiwan Donates 5,000 Face Masks to Brevard County First Responders
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - The government of Taiwan provided a significant boost to Brevard
County's coronavirus response efforts on Tuesday with a donation of 5,000 triple-layer
medical-grade masks. The donation was presented at the Government Center in Viera to
Brevard County Commission Chair Bryan A. Lober and Brevard County Public Safety Director
Matt Wallace by representatives from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in
Miami. "We have a close relationship with the United States and Brevard County, which
is where one of our satellites launched last June," said Sara Chen, TECO Director. TECO is
a representative office for the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Florida.
"We're hoping
we can do something to help your local government to stop the spread of COVID-19," said
David Chien, Director General of TECO, who presented the masks - all stamped "Made in
Taiwan" - to Lober and Wallace in a presentation in the Brevard County Manager's Office.
TECO has made similar donations in Miami-Dade, Broward and Orange counties, Chien said.
"It's excellent timing with what's happening right now," said Lober, who said the
county and state were seeing an upward trend in the number of positive COVID-19 cases
being reported by the Florida Department of Health.
Wallace said the County has 500
firefighters and emergency medical technicians who are part of the County's COVID-19
response. They use up Personal Protection Equipment very quickly, he said.
"These
masks will be distributed and utilized on the streets," he said. "These will make a
positive difference for the citizens of Brevard County."
June 16, 2020
Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Prompts CDC Emphasis on 'Time, Space, People
and Places'
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – An upward trend of positive COVID-19 cases in Brevard County
has prompted a reminder to county residents to be mindful of Centers for Disease Control
(CDC) guidelines on social distancing and its newest recommendations on ways to protect
yourself and others. The number of positive COVID-19 cases reported by the Florida
Department of Health Brevard has climbed to 565. Barely two weeks ago, the number of
positive cases in the county was 424. In that same time frame, statewide numbers jumped
from 56,830 to 77,326.
With people returning to work, and restaurants and other
establishments reopening as part of the Phase II "Re-opening Florida" economic recovery
plan, the CDC is asking the public to adopt different types of prevention measures to
protect yourself and to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The emphasis is on "Time"
"Space" "People" and "Places," as in the more time you spend and the closer in space you
are to any (possibly) infected people, the higher your risk. Interacting with more people
raises your risk, and indoor places are riskier than outdoors.
Among
recommendations:
- If you have COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever or chills,
cough, muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny
nose, nausea or vomiting, or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, it
is important to stay home and away from other people.
- Wash hands often and cover
coughs and sneezes.
- Avoid mass gatherings.
- Wear a face mask or cloth
face covering when out in public.
- Keep 6 feet of space between you and others.
The closer you are to people who may be infected, the greater the risk of you becoming
infected. Indoor spaces are more risky than outdoor spaces.
- Be aware that
spending more time with people who may be infected increases your risk of becoming
infected, or their risk of becoming infected if you may have already been
infected.
For more information on the newest CDC recommendations, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/activities.
html Several test sites are currently available for COVID-19 testing in
Brevard County:
- A free drive-through, no-appointment-required state-run test site is open daily
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Eastern Florida State College, Palm Bay
Campus
250 Community College Parkway
Palm Bay, FL. 32909
- Health
First: Pro-Health & Fitness, 255 Borman Drive, Merritt Island
Monday-Saturday,
9 a.m. to noon
To register for an appointment, call 321-434-3131
- Parrish Hospital: Pre-registration is required at all testing
locations.
For appointments, call 321-268-6139 or text "covid test" to 321-204-1699
- Tuesday afternoons, Parrish Health and Fitness Center parking lot, 2210 Cheney
Hwy, Titusville
- Wednesday afternoons, Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church,
grass lot south of church, 2396 Harry T. Moore Ave., Mims
- Thursday afternoons, Harry
T. Moore Social Services Center parking lot, 725 S. Deleon Ave, Titusville
- Friday
mornings, Parrish Medical Offices parking lot, 7075 US 1, Port St. John
- Saturday
mornings, Gibson Youth Center parking lot, 835 Sycamore St. Titusville
- FDOH Brevard has these free appointment-only drive-through testing
locations:
- Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday until further notice
9
a.m. to noon
DOH-Brevard Viera Clinic
2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera FL 32940
- June 18
9 a.m. to noon
Iglesia de Cristo
1504 Clearlake Road, Cocoa FL
32922
- June 23
9 a.m. to noon
St. Luke's Catholic Church
5055 Micco Road,
Barefoot Bay, FL 32976
June 11, 2020 EEL Program Selection and Management Committee Meets June 19
Brevard County, FL. -- A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program's
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, through Zoom webinar.
The public is welcome to participate. The purpose of this meeting is to review lands
under consideration for acquisition and management by the Environmentally Endangered Lands
Program.
To join the webinar online please visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84271317558?pwd=Rnpra05sNlRNTXFkcE82cFhBcjB5dz09 Password:
264930
To join by Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your
current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253
215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 842 7131 7558
International
numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kMZ6RM07w
To join by iPhone one-tap: US:
+13017158592,,84271317558# or US: +13126266799,,84271317558#
Any questions regarding
this meeting should be directed to Mike Knight (321) 255-4466 or
mike.knight@brevardfl.gov.
If a
person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as
appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a
person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense,
which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be
based.
In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing
accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Mike
Knight, EEL Program Manager, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321)
255-4466.
June 5, 2020 Brevard County Parks to Implement Phase 2 Re-opening Plan
Brevard County, FL. -- On Wednesday, June 3, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order
20-139 directing Florida to enter the Phase 2 Recovery and Re-Opening Plan. Effective
Friday, June 5, the Brevard County Park and Recreation Department will begin to implement
the following actions:
- Rentals will be available for groups of 50 people or less
as recommended by CDC social distancing guidelines.
- Brevard County Campgrounds
will re-open to 100% capacity. Day passes and camper visitation will resume.
Effective Monday, June 15, McLarty pool, located in Rockledge, will re-open to the public
for lap swimming and water walking only, to encourage social distancing.
June 2, 2020 Emergency Operations Center Receives PPE Donation From Caliburn
International
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Boxes of personal protective equipment donated by Caliburn
International have been delivered to Brevard County's Emergency Operations Center, and
will be quickly loaded up for distribution to area healthcare providers and long-term care
facilities. Officials with the Cape Canaveral office of Caliburn arrived at the EOC in
Rockledge in a mobile medical clinic with donations of more than 1,000 protective masks,
150 boxes of gloves and cartons containing more than 1,500 medical gowns.
"It's a
distinct pleasure to be able to provide support to the Emergency Operations Center," said
Dan Jones, chief operations officer for Caliburn. "We're partners with Brevard County and
the entire community and want to help everybody get past this pandemic as smoothly as
possible."
Caliburn is a global medical management provider that can provide on-site
medical exam services to the U.S. government, the military and commercial clients. It also
provides consulting, engineering, medical and environmental services and large scale
program management.
"It's much appreciated and will help us provide PPE to healthcare
providers and nursing homes in our county who have had challenges acquiring PPE,"
Emergency Management Director Kimberly Prosser said about the donation.
June 1, 2020 Hurricane Season 2020: Factor COVID-19
Into Your Hurricane Prep Plan
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – As the official start of Hurricane Season 2020 kicks off,
Brevard County Emergency Management encourages residents to factor in the COVID-19
pandemic into your preparedness plans, along with the standard hurricane readiness steps
that strongly recommend you to Know Your Risks; Make a Plan, Build a Kit; and Stay
Informed. "Preparation is essential for any hurricane season, but for this year,
COVID-19 brings challenges that will require additional precautions to be taken to keep
yourself and your family safe" said Interim Emergency Management Director John Scott.
"Consider adding things like hand sanitizer and face coverings to you disaster supply kits
and should you or someone in your family be high risk for COVID-19, be sure to adjust your
evacuation and shelter plan accordingly. The County, along with our partners are examining
our plans to ensure that we are enacting key protective measures such as social
distancing, providing appropriate PPE and more frequent deep-cleanings. The on-going
pandemic does not reduce the immediate threats posed by a hurricane and we all must use
this time to get ready."
Emergency Management recommends:
- Know Your Risks: Understand how hurricanes can affect where you live
and work, and how the weather could impact you and your family. Findout whether you live
in an evacuation zone (Map available at
http://www.brevardcounty.us/EmergencyManagement/Preparedness). Consider whether you live
in a mobile or manufactured home or in a storm surge zone.
- Make a
Plan: If you plan to evacuate, or if you must evacuate, decide on a place to go,
and include your pet in your plan. Decide whether you'll stay with relatives, at a hotel,
or whether you'll have no alternative but to utilize a County-opened general population
shelter or pet-friendly shelter. If you have certain medical needs, including
power-operated medical equipment or have a caregiver, and you plan to use a shelter,you'll
need to register for a special-needs shelter at
http://web.brevardcounty.us/SpecialNeeds/Registration.aspx. Make sure everyone in your
household knows and understand your hurricane plan. Discuss the latest CDC guidance on
COVID-19 and how it may affect your hurricane planning.
- Build a
Kit: You may need to survive on your own for sometime after an emergency. This
means having non-perishable food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last
for at least 72 hours. Assemble this kit well in advance, and plan ahead for needed
medications, and supplies for pets and infants. Include a cell phone charger for your car,
and you'll want to have some cash and a full tank of gas. Due to COVID-19, include in your
kit items that can help protect you and others, such as hand sanitizer, cleaning materials
and at least two cloth face coverings per person. Regardless of whether at home or in a
shelter, wash your hands regularly and maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from
others and avoid groups of 10 per more people.
- Stay Informed:
Check weather forecasts regularly, obtain a NOAA Weather Radio, and sign up for email or
text alerts from the National Weather Service or local TV stations.
Brevard
County Emergency Management is active on social media, providing information and updates
about severe weather as well as other incidents which could affect large numbers of people
in the county: space launches, large brush fires, major road closures, as well as
preparedness tips and prescribed burn notices. Options include following "Brevard County
Emergency Management" on Facebook, following @BrevardEOC on Twitter, or subscribing to
text alert messages by texting Brevardeoc to 888777.
Hurricane season runs June 1 to
Nov. 30.
June 1, 2020 Brevard County Parks to Offer Limited Summer Camp
Brevard County, FL. -- On Tuesday, May 19, the Board of County Commissioners gave the
Parks and Recreation Department direction to look into the prospect of opening some summer
camps in an effort to help families who will be returning to work as businesses re-open
under Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Governor Ron DeSantis' "Re-Open Florida" plan. Following
direction given by the Board of County Commissioners, the Brevard County Parks and
Recreation Department will be offering summer camp to ages 6-11 at community centers
throughout the county, starting June 15, for parents who are returning to work.
A note
from an employer will be required to register.
At this time no day registrations will
be accepted, only weekly registrations. Those previously registered for Summer Camp this
summer will be given priority registration.
Camp will be offered from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. on Monday through Friday, beginning June 15. Camps will include mandatory temperature
checks for campers and staff members. Children will not be admitted to camp if their
temperature is 100.4 degrees or higher.
Activities will be restricted to abide by CDC
recommendations and there will be no field trips. Children will be in groups less than
nine with one counselor to each group and socially distanced.
Camp fees will be $90
per week or $45 for neighborhood strategy areas.
Registrations will be accepted will
be accepted online, phone and in person.
For more information please visit
www.brevardparks.com.
June 1, 2020 North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation meets June 11 via
Conference Call
TITUSVILLE, FL. - The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its next
monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 11. This meeting will be held via conference
call as a public safety measure in response to the spread of COVID-19 and in compliance
with mass gathering recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
The public is invited to join the conference call meeting.
To join the conference
call meeting, please contact Shirley Corliss via email for the instructions. If you have
any questions regarding the meeting, please call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any
decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or
hearing, such person will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes,
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made at his or
her own expense for the record included testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal
is to be based - Section 286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the America Disabilities Act and Section
286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the
proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to the
meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
June 1, 2020 Sams House June 2020 Update
Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area is officially back open for trail hiking and
exhibit exploring! Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm. In the month of June we are
offering several outdoor programs for you to enjoy. Please see attached flyer for details.
In order to insure the
well-being of both visitors and staff, please be aware of the following social distancing
guidelines:
- Visitors are recommended but not required to wear masks.
- Visitors are recommended to stay 6 feet apart from those they are not already
quarantining with both indoors and outdoors.
- No more than 10 visitors inside the
cabin at a time.
- Inside the building there will be arrows taped to the floor and
zones to direct the flow of visitors.
For more updates on programs and
guidelines follow us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/samshousepineisland
May 31, 2020 State Temporarily Closes COVID-19 Test Site in Palm Bay; Reopens
Tuesday
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – The state-run drive-thru COVID-19 test site at Eastern Florida
State College in Palm Bay will be closed today, May 31, and Monday, June 1, to allow for
staffing transitions. The site will reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2. Virus testing
is available for individuals over the age of 18, regardless of symptoms. Photo ID is
required for all who desire testing, to verify they are of legal age. The test site is
drive-through only. Please limit passengers in the vehicle to those who are being tested,
and no more than five people. Individuals being tested will not be permitted to exit their
vehicles. A prescription is not required to receive a test. The test will be a nasal swab.
Once samples are collected, they will be sent to a commercial lab for testing and results
will be provided as soon as they are available.
More information about what to expect
when coming to the site can be found here: https://floridadisaster.org/globalassets/covid19/walk-in-test-sites/cbts-faq-3.pdf<
/a> Testing will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until they have reached 400 tests
completed that day.
- WHERE: Eastern Florida State College, Palm Bay Campus (must
enter at San Filippo Drive SE at Jupiter Boulevard)
250 Community College
Parkway
Palm Bay, FL 32909 - WHAT: COVID-19 Drive-Thru Virus
Testing Site
- WHEN: Resumes 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 2
For more information regarding COVID-19 in Florida, please visit floridahealthcovid19.gov
May 27, 2020 Parks and Recreation Department to Participate in Summer Food Service
Program
Brevard County, FL. - The Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department will be
participating in the Summer Food Service Program starting Monday, June 1st, until Friday,
August 7th. During summer vacation when school breakfasts and lunches are not
available, nutritionally balanced meals will be provided to all children regardless of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination
in the course of the meal service.
Drive up service and walk up service will be
available from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
All children 18 years old and younger are
eligible for meals at no charge and must be present to receive meals. Meals will be served
on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The following sites will be participating in the
Summer Food Service Program:
Cuyler Park Community Center
2329 Harry T. Moore Avenue, Mims
321-264-5045
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Port St. John Community Center
6650 Corto
Road, Port St. John
321-633-1904
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Walter Butler
Community Center
4201 North Cocoa Boulevard, Cocoa
321-433-4448
10:30 a.m. -
12:30 p.m. Joe Lee Smith Community Center
419 Washington Avenue, Cocoa
321-633-1872
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Travis Park Community Center
2003
Michigan Avenue, Cocoa
321-633-1871
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Max K Rhodes
Community Center
3410 Flanagan Avenue, West Melbourne
321-952-3215
10:30 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m. | Isaac Campbell Community Center
701 South Street,
Titusville
321-264-5040
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sandrift Community Center
585 North Singleton Avenue, Titusville
321-264-5037
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cocoa West Community Center
230 South Burnett Road, Cocoa
321-633-1987
10:30
a.m. - 12:30 p.m. McLarty Park Community Center
790 Barton Boulevard,
Rockledge
321-633-1870
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Woody Simpson Community
Center
1590 Schoolhouse Street, Merritt Island
321-455-1379
10:30 a.m. - 12:30
p.m. South Mainland Community Center
3700 Allen Avenue, Micco
772-663-8748
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Meals are served Monday - Friday throughout the dates indicated. No meal service on 3rd of
July.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) civil rights regulations and policies,the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and
employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited
from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed,
disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights
activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with
disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g.
Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the
Agency(State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of
hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at
(800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information maybe made available in languages other
than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination,complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at
any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866)
632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil
Rights. 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C.20250-9410;
- fax: (202)
690-7442; or
- email: program.intake@usda.gov
This
institution is an equal opportunity provider.
May 27, 2020 Brevard County Fertilizer Restrictions Take Effect June 1
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The deadline to apply fertilizer to lawns arrives Monday, June 1,
with the rainy season. Throughout Brevard County there is a ban on the application of
fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus from June 1 to September 30. These months are
the rainy season when afternoon thundershowers can wash fertilizer off lawns into
stormwater systems or groundwater that carries it to nearby lakes, streams, rivers or the
Indian River Lagoon. When fertilizer reaches open waters, it can feed harmful and
sometimes toxic algae blooms. Algae blooms make the water murky, block sunlight needed by
seagrass and contribute to low oxygen and fish kills.
Outside of the rainy season,
local fertilizer ordinances have other limitations to protect water quality year round. No
phosphorus can be applied unless a soil test indicates a phosphorus deficiency. If a
fertilizer contains nitrogen, at least half the nitrogen must be slow-release, which is
better for the lawn and much less likely to get washed away by heavy rain or irrigation.
Narrow buffers next to open waters must never receive fertilizer.
Every lawn in
Florida, not just waterfront lawns, has the potential to pollute nearby waters. Protecting
our waters from fertilizer pollution requires the cooperation of residents, fertilizer
retailers and lawn maintenance professionals throughout Brevard County. Signs to remind
customers of proper fertilizer use have been provided by the County to all stores that
sell fertilizer. Customer service employees who want to provide accurate answers to
questions from customers about proper fertilizer selection and use can watch an online
County video posted at LagoonLoyal.com/training. State-mandated training is provided by
the University of Florida Extension Services to all lawn care companies that apply
fertilizer.
"People can have a green lawn without unintentionally polluting our waters
by following a few simple tips. Choosing the right fertilizer and using it at the right
time and the right way saves time and money by avoiding waste" said Virginia Barker,
director of Brevard County's Natural Resources Management Department. "The signs and
training are to help our community have healthy lawns and clean waterways."
To
determine if a fertilizer contains nitrogen or phosphorus, simply look for the three
numbers on the fertilizer label. If the first number is zero, the fertilizer contains no
nitrogen. If the middle number is zero, the fertilizer contains no phosphorus. A
fertilizer labeled 0-0-27 contains no nitrogen or phosphorus and may be used during the
summer rainy season, except in buffer zones. When the rainy season is over, select
fertilizer that contains at least 50 percent slow-release nitrogen.
A new County
website LagoonLoyal.com is full of information and relatively simple actions residents can
take to improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon. Local fertilizer ordinances are
posted at http://brevard.ifas.ufl.edu/ordinances.shtml. For more information on how to
select or apply fertilizer, contact a Brevard County UF/IFAS Extension Agent at (321)
633-1702.
May 26, 2020 St. Johns Heritage Parkway/Ellis Road I-95 Interchange Opens June 2
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - The newest segment of St. Johns Heritage Parkway, a 2.2-mile,
four-lane stretch of new roadway extending from just north of U.S. 192 to just west of the
Interstate 95/Ellis Road Interchange, will officially open to traffic on Tuesday, June 2.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held beginning at 9 a.m. at a staging area
established on the west side of I-95, southbound exit ramp at Ellis Road. Directional
signage will be in place. Florida Department of Transportation District 5 Secretary Jared
Perdue and Brevard County Commissioner Kristine Isnardi, along with officials from the
County Manager's Office, Brevard County Public Works, Orlando Melbourne International
Airport, the Transportation Planning Organization, and local municipal officials will be
on hand.
Opening the newest segment of the parkway marks another milestone in the
parkway project, which also includes a 3.1-mile, 2-lane south segment between Emerson
Boulevard and U.S. 192 in West Melbourne that was completed in November 2017 at a cost of
about $12.4 million; a 2.5-mile Palm Bay segment between Malabar Road and Emerson Drive,
which was completed in 2015 at a cost of $13.4 million; and the newest 2.2-mile segment
from U.S. 192, and done in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation's
I-95/Ellis Road interchange project, at a cost of $11-plus million. Contractor for the
north segment, Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc., met substantial completion early to
help coordinate opening of the roadway and interchange at the same time. Completion was
originally targeted for September 2020.
The St. Johns Heritage Parkway project
provides motorists in Palm Bay, West Melbourne, Melbourne and unincorporated Brevard
access to a north-south alternative to the congested Minton Road, is a catalyst for future
growth and will also be a critical evacuation route.
May 26, 2020 Sarno Road Household Hazardous Waste Facility Re-Opens
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Solid Waste Management Department has re-opened the Sarno Road
Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 3379 Sarno Road in Melbourne. The
Household Hazardous Waste Facility takes residential household hazardous materials like
auto fluids, paints, aerosol sprays (hair, paint, bug and oven cleaner,) propane tanks and
fluorescent lamps. For a complete listing of types of hazardous household waste can be
found here: https://www.brevardfl.gov/SolidWaste/HouseholdHazardousWaste.
Hours of
operation at Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m
DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS
2020 SALES TAX HOLIDAY
May 29 - June 4
May 22, 2020 Parks and Recreation Department to Develop Plan for Summer Camp
Opportunities
Brevard County, FL. -- On Tuesday, May 19, the Board of County Commissioners gave the
Parks and Recreation Department direction to look into the prospect of opening some summer
camps in an effort to help families who will be returning to work as businesses re-open
under Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Governor Ron DeSantis' "Re-Open Florida" plan. Following
direction given by the Board of County Commissioners, the Brevard County Parks and
Recreation is in the process of developing options for the Board of County Commissioners
to consider.
May 21, 2020 Safety Alert/Traffic Advisory Issued for SpaceX Crewed Launch
Visitors
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - Brevard County Emergency Management wants to remind residents and
visitors to think safety first and foremost as you make plans for watching the return to
human spaceflight with Wednesday's historic SpaceX Crew Dragon rocket launch from Kennedy
Space Center. The launch, scheduled between 4:27 p.m. and 4:37 p.m. Wednesday, will
generate a variety of potential safety obstacles for those who want to venture out for the
launch. First, there's the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For your own safety, and to help you
avoid becoming infected or unknowingly infecting others with the virus, the Centers for
Disease Control has issued social distancing guidelines to keep 6 feet between yourself
and others, to avoid groups of 10 or more people and to avoid mass gatherings. As we saw
during the Space Shuttle program, Brevard County beaches and parks are prime viewing
areas. Please be sure to protect yourself and others by following the CDC social
distancing guidelines.
Traffic is also a concern because there is a limited amount of
north/south and east/west roadways that lead to prime viewing locations. When gridlock
occurs, that's not only frustrating for motorists, but it also poses major safety issues
for law enforcement, fire and ambulance units that might need to respond to an emergency.
For your own safety and the safety of others, please obey traffic laws, don't park on the
side of roadways, stay alert and watch for pedestrians, and be prepared for significant
traffic delays before and after the launch. There will be increased law enforcement
presence.
Multiple agencies have worked together to develop a traffic plan to help
motorists get to and from the launch, including some changes to traffic patterns. Please
take heed and be aware that a left or right turn onto a roadway you might normally take
may not be available on launch day in an effort to keep traffic delays to a minimum. The
launch plan is viewable at https://www.cfltim.com/ (Click on Launch Traffic Plan.)
The
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is planning to control traffic flow on SR 528
and SR A1A, particularly at exits for George King Boulevard on Port Canaveral. Post
launch, all eastbound 528 traffic will be directed south on SR A1A to 520 westbound.
Traffic lights on SR A1A will be modified to expedite traffic flow. SR 401 will be open
but limited to commercial and official traffic heading to the Port's northside operations
and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Visitors may use the Waze smartphone app to
monitor traffic and be alerted of parking availability. Waze will be continuously updated
with countywide parking availability. Public parking will be limited in some areas,
including access to popular launch viewing points at Port Canaveral. Traffic in and around
the port will be controlled.
Brevard County Emergency Management will be using social
media -- @BrevardEOC and @BrevardCo_FL on Twitter; Brevard County Emergency Management and
Brevard County Government on Facebook - to provide residents and visitors with updates on
traffic snarls and parking lot status. You can also text BrevardEOC to 888-777 for text
alerts.
May 20, 2020 Assistance Now Available for Brevard Residents Financially Impacted by
COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Funds are now available to income-eligible residents for mortgage
assistance, rental assistance and utility and security deposit assistance through Brevard
County's Housing and Human Services Department. Brevard County's Board of County
Commissioners has allocated up to $4.4 million in federal CARES Act grant funds to assist
those financially impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those eligible must be a
resident of Brevard County; at or below 140 percent of area median income; and able to
demonstrate assistance is required as a result of direct impacts from coronavirus.
To
qualify, applicants must be able to submit documents supporting income, need and other
assistance, including income verification documents such as paychecks, unemployment
compensation history, veteran's check, child support payment history, Aid to Families with
Dependent Children/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, bank statements, rental
agreements, mortgage statements, documentation for a utility deposit, and most recent tax
return, etc.
Applications for assistance are available online at these locations:
www.brevardfl.gov/HumanServices/Announcements, and www.brevardfl.gov (look in the blue box
at the top of the page for COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program.) Paper application forms
will also be made available at Brevard County libraries and on County buses.
May 18, 2020 Brevard County Parks Summer Camp Canceled
Brevard County, FL. -- In an abundance of caution, Brevard County Parks and Recreation
Department is canceling all summer camp programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Centers for Disease Control recommendations related to social distancing remain in place
and are guidelines designed to ensure the safety of everyone, including those who access
park facilities and programs.
Beginning on Monday, June 1, the Parks and Recreation
Department will continue to provide breakfast and lunch at 12 park sites, at no cost, for
children who are under 18 years of age and to persons with disabilities over age 18, who
participate in school programs for people who are mentally or physically disabled. Food
will be served Monday through Friday. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., and
lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
For more information regarding the
status of parks during COVID-19 please visit: https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksRecreation/covid-19-park-status
May 15, 2020 Space Coast Area Transit to Continue No Fares/Saturday Service Until
Further Notice
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Space Coast Area Transit will re-open its North and South Terminal
Administration buildings to the public by appointment only effective Monday, May 18, but
plans remain in place to continue no fares and Saturday schedule transit service daily
until further notice. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Space Coast Area transit began in
late March offering free fares for Fixed Route and Paratransit riders. It closed its
administrative offices to the public in response to the Governor's "Safer-at-Home"
executive order. In early April, "Saturday Schedules" and extended hours were put in place
for daily fixed routes.
As part of its re-opening plan, Space Coast Area Transit's
North and South Administrative offices will be open to the public by appointment only.
Lost and Found items will be returned by appointment only, and customer inquiries and
comments will be handled by phone, email or appointment. The service will continue no
fares and back door boarding until further notice, and will continue regular and routine
cleaning and disinfecting procedures that have been implemented on all buses.
Thursday, May 14, 2020 Brevard County To Re-Open Government Facilities to Public May
18th
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County government facilities will re-open to the public on
Monday, May 18. In an abundance of caution, limited access and appointment-only services
will be in place in many departments until further notice as the County implements a
safety-conscious approach to ensure that proper safety measures and Centers for Disease
Control social distancing guidelines are observed. County government facilities closed
to the public March 20, but day-to-day operations and services have continued. During the
initial re-opening on Monday, citizens are encouraged to continue utilizing the County's
online service options and to contact departments by telephone or email to schedule an
appointment. However, all County facilities will be open for public access.
The County
has installed new protective measures such as Plexiglas sneeze guards in areas visited
regularly by the public, and implemented enhanced facility cleaning and disinfectant
protocols put in place during the COVID-19 response to include regular sanitizing of
frequently touched surfaces, such as door handles, stair railings and counter tops, in all
County government facilities.
Those who visit without an appointment may be asked to
schedule an appointment or to wait outside in their vehicles until County staff is
available to assist them. These processes are intended to help reasonably reduce potential
exposure to COVID-19 by the public and by County employees while also providing County
government services.
For a complete listing of County department and government office
reopening plans, please click on this link: https://www.brevardfl.gov/docs/default-source/scgtv-documents/brevard-county-
announces-may-18th-re.docx?sfvrsn=4
May 11, 2020 State to Open COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Site in Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A drive-through, community-based no-appointment-required COVID-19
testing site will open at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the Eastern Florida State College
Palm Bay Campus. The site was created through a partnership between Brevard County,
the City of Palm Bay, Eastern Florida State College, the Florida Division of Emergency
Management, the Florida Department of Health, and the Florida National Guard. The site
will support testing for Brevard County residents, as well as those who live outside
Brevard County. Testing will be available seven days a week for individuals over the
age of 18, regardless of symptoms. Photo ID is required for all who desire testing, to
verify they are of legal age. The test site is drive-through only. Please limit passengers
in the vehicle to those who are being tested, and no more than five people. Individuals
being tested will not be permitted to exit their vehicle. A prescription is not required
to receive a test. The test will be a nasal swab. Once samples are collected, they will be
sent to a commercial lab for testing and results will be provided as soon as they are
available.
More information about what to expect when coming to the site can be found
here: https://floridadisaster.org/globalassets/covid19/walk-in-test-sites/cbts-faq-3.pdf
Testing will take place daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Eastern Florida State
College, Palm Bay Campus (enter at San Filippo Drive SE at Manchester Circle) 250
Community College Parkway, Palm Bay, FL. 32909
WHAT: COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing
Site
WHEN: Starts at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 12.
For more information regarding
Brevard County Emergency Management's COVID-19 response, visit:
https://www.brevardfl.gov/emergency-event/status-reports
For more information
regarding FDEM's COVID-19 response, visit: https://www.floridadisaster.org/news-media/
For more information regarding COVID-19 in Florida, please visit floridahealthcovid19.gov.
May 6, 2020 Canceled: North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Meeting May
14
Titusville, FL. - The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation's meeting scheduled
for Thursday, May 14, has been canceled as a public safety measure in response to the
spread of COVID-19 and in compliance with mass gathering recommendations from the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention. The next scheduled meeting will be held at 5 p.m.,
on Thursday, June 11., in the Brevard Room at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The
public is invited to attend.
The Brevard Room is located in the building on the north
side of the parking lot behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For questions,
call Jeff Davis at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission with respect
to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of
this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, which record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. Section
286-105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida
Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding should notice
Parks and Recreation North Area no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting
Jeff Davis Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
May 7, 2020 Rescinded: Precautionary Boil Water Notice in Mims Area
MIMS, FL. -- A precautionary boil water notice has been rescinded for all residents living
on King Cross Street and Sherwood Forest Drive. The boil water notice was issued earlier
this week following a water main break. The precautionary boil water notice is no
longer in place following satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey that
showed the water is safe to drink.
For more information, contact Brevard County
Utility Services Department at (321) 633-2118
May 5, 2020 Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued in Mims Area
MIMS, FL. -- Due to a water main break in Mims, a precautionary boil water notice has been
issued for all residents living on King Cross Street and Sherwood Forest Drive. If you
do not live at one of the named locations, you are not affected by this boil water notice.
As a precaution, it's advised that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice,
brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient.
As an alternative, bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice
will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and a bacteriological survey
shows that the water is safe to drink.
For more information, contact Brevard County
Utility Services Department at (321) 633-2118.
May 1, 2020 Brevard County Reopens Beachside Parking Access Areas
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, along with a
policy group activated as part of the COVID-19 pandemic response, have rescinded beachside
parking restrictions effective immediately. County-controlled beachside parks and
beachside public parking access areas will be reopened for most beaches.
Municipalities,including Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach, Melbourne Beach,
Indian Harbour Beach, Indialantic, and Melbourne are expected to announce openings of
beachside parking access at a later date.
Beachside parking access was closed March 18
in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Removal of barricades put in place to
block access to beachside parking areas will begin today (Friday, May 1.) While beachside
parking on County beaches will reopen, a beach renourishment project is underway in areas
between Patrick Air Force Base south to Spessard Holland Park and will not be completed
until Wednesday. It will reopen to beachgoers at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, May 7.
Commissioners and policy group members took action Thursday and Friday in response to Gov.
Ron DeSantis' Phase 1 Re-Open Florida plan. Among other actions taken include the targeted
opening of County Government facilities by Monday, May 18. Also, County Libraries will
begin opening in phases and in compliance with the governor's 25 percent capacity
recommendation and Centers for Disease Control recommendations for social distancing and
sanitization.
April 30, 2020 Brevard County Burn Ban Lifted
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Due to the recent storm activity, the current mean average Drought
Index for Brevard County has fallen below 450. As a result, the ban on open burning and
the use of fireworks is no longer in effect. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index(KBDI) runs
from zero, which is totally saturated, to 750-plus, which is desert-like conditions. The
Brevard County average on Thursday was 416 on the KBDI scale. The Board of County
Commissioners, Brevard County Fire Rescue officials, Brevard County Emergency Management,
and the Division of Forestry will continue to monitor conditions to determine the need for
further bans.
Though the KBDI has dropped into the low 400s, there is still a
potential for wildfires to develop. Brevard County Fire Rescue urges citizens to be aware
of their surroundings when burning yard waste or using fireworks.
In order to reduce
the risk of being affected by wildfire, residents are encouraged to create a defensible
space of at least 30 feet around their homes by keeping grass mowed regularly and cutting
away vegetation. Before burning, please check the forecast weather conditions first and
never burn on days for which high winds or low humidity are forecast.
April 21, 2020 Volunteer-based Organizations Instrumental in Brevard County's Response
to COVID-19 Pandemic
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Two nonprofit organizations have worked closely with Brevard County
Emergency Management throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to receive, unload and distribute
Personal Protective Equipment, supplies and food throughout the county. Team Rubicon
is an organization with a volunteer base of military veterans and first responders. Its
Neighbors Helping Neighbors initiative entails rapid emergency response during disasters
and humanitarian crises in the United States and around the world. Rubicon members are
working closely with members of Brevard County's Voluntary Organizations Active in
Disaster (VOAD), which consists of volunteer organizations that assist in response and
recovery from disasters like hurricanes. VOAD is comprised of mostly faith-based,
nonprofit agencies like the Salvation Army, Baptist Disaster Relief, Florida United
Methodist Disaster Response and local churches.
In Brevard County, the two groups have
been distributing supplies to long-term care facilities, hospitals, and first-responder
agencies. The food is distributed to a variety of existing and pandemic-related pop-up
food pantries throughout Brevard County.
"These organizations are professional and
tactical and are doing amazing work for our county," Emergency Management Director
Kimberly Prosser said. "They are committed to serving others, and Brevard County Emergency
Management is proud to be affiliated with them and to work alongside them."
April 13, 2020 Businesses Play Important Role in Stopping the Spread of COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Businesses in Brevard County are being asked to do their part in
helping to slow the spread of COVID-19 by implementing and adhering to social distancing
recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida
Department of Health. By a unanimous vote Monday, Brevard County's Board of County
Commissioners adopted a proclamation requesting businesses implement CDC social distancing
recommendations by making these standards part of their day-to-day operations:
- All employees and patrons are to practice social distancing by staying at least
six feet apart;
- Group meetings, trainings, and other gatherings are to be limited
to 10 persons of less;
- Occupancy should be limited to no more than 30 percent of
the maximum allowable capacity under the fire code for non-residential, non-medical, and
non-lodging uses;
- Business should install appropriate signage, floor markings, or
such other means as may be necessary to remind customers and employees of the importance
of social distancing at entry and exit points, checkout points, staging areas,
etc.
The CDC social distancing recommendations have been credited with "flattening the curve"
or keeping the spike of COVID-19 cases at a level that doesn't overwhelm the health
system, and also have helped reduce exposure and the potential for contracting the deadly
virus. The commission's vote on Monday was prompted by previous action from a policy
group of Brevard County leaders who activate during times of emergency, such as the
coronavirus pandemic.
April 9, 2020 Paper Unemployment Forms Now Available at Brevard County Public Library
Locations
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Public Libraries now have paper unemployment forms
and applications in English, Spanish and Creole available to the public on a daily basis.
Library facilities are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, therefore visitors who
might normally utilize the library to apply online for unemployment benefits no longer
have access. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has waived work search, online work registration
and waiting week requirements for Unemployed Assistance (now known as Reemployment
Assistance) applications, and is allowing the use of paper application forms.
Unemployment forms are available at the front of each Brevard County Public
Library.
April 9, 2020 Brevard Commissioners CANCEL Special Meeting Today (4/9/20)
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Board of County Commissioners has cancelled plans to hold a
specially called meeting today at the Brevard County Government Center in Viera. There
is no Board meeting scheduled for today.
April 8, 2020 Sarno Road Waste Facility Closed on Mondays Until Further Notice
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Solid Waste Management Department will be changing the hours of
operation for the Sarno Road Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 3379 Sarno
Road in Melbourne, by closing the facility on Mondays until further notice. Operations
continue as normal at the following landfill/transfer station facilities:
Central Disposal Facility
2250 Adamson Road
Cocoa, FL
Office:
(321) 633-1888
7:30AM - 5:30PM
Mockingbird Mulching Facility
3600 South Street
Titusville, FL
Office: (321) 264-5009
7:30AM - 5:30PM
Titusville Transfer Station
4366 South Street
Titusville, FL
Office: (321) 264-5048
7:30AM - 5:30PM
April 7, 2020 Two COVID-19 Deaths Confirmed in Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Florida Department of Health has confirmed two deaths related
to COVID-19 in Brevard County. As of Tuesday (April 7) morning, Brevard County has
(95) confirmed cases of coronavirus, with (28) hospitalized and six of those on
ventilators. According to FDOH, two COVID-19 deaths in Brevard County were reported within
a 24-hour period, both involving people over the age of 75.
"This battle is a mutual
battle against coronavirus," said Brevard County Commission Chair Bryan Lober. "We all
need to take recommendations by the CDC and by the FDOH as seriously as you can. I don't
want anyone to unnecessarily have to go through what these folks' families are going
through. You need to protect yourselves. You need to stay at home if you don't need to go
out, especially if you're in a high-risk category either as a result of advanced age or as
a result of one or more pre-existing conditions."
As of today, FDOH was reporting
(283) COVID-19-related deaths in the state, with (14,504) confirmed cases of COVID-19
statewide. In Brevard County, (52) men and (43) women have tested positive. Of those
cases, 6 patients are non-residents. The ages of those affected range from 1 to 94,
according to FDOH.
In Brevard County, FDOH and OMNI Healthcare are conducting
by-appointment-only drive-through coronavirus testing. FDOH has drive-through testing in
North, Central and South Brevard County. To be tested by FDOH, you must have symptoms,
which include a fever of 100.4 or higher, cough, and shortness of breath, and meet ONE of
the following criteria:
- Be age 65 or older
- Have underlying health
conditions
- Be a first responder
- Have a prescription from a medical
doctor
To schedule an appointment with FDOH, call 321-454-7141 OMNI Healthcare has a
drive-through testing at a location in Melbourne. To be tested you must meet ONE of the
following criteria:
- Be a first responder
- Be over 45 with one chronic
illness
- Be over 60 years old
- Be a healthcare worker
- Be a Publix
or Winn Dixie employee
- Have a low-grade fever or cough
Other healthcare providers and urgent-care clinics are also providing testing. Brevard
County Emergency Management recommends following the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention guidelines, which is to maintain social distance of at least 6 feet from
others, to avoid gatherings of 10 or more people, to wash your hands often with soap and
water for at least 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face. Other recommendations
include:
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then
discard the tissue
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
- Avoid
contact with people who are sick
- If you are sick, stay home.
April 6, 2020 Donations of PPE Should Target Not-For-Profit Groups Working to Help
Community
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Residents and businesses have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic
with donations of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as KN95 masks, gloves and
sanitizers. The key now is to get those donations into the right hands. Brevard County
Emergency Management is recommending those donations go to non-profit groups like Meals on
Wheels, the Brevard Homeless Coalition, United Way of Brevard and other groups that are
working in the community.
Brevard County Purchasing has already ordered 100,000 KN95
masks; 100,000 procedural masks; 50,000 gowns; 15,000 pairs of gloves; 9,000 face shields;
100,000 sanitizing wipes; and 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizer, with deliveries expected
this week. These PPEs are intended for first responders, healthcare workers, and
long-term-care facilities in Brevard County. The County regularly works with a network of
local businesses and industry for PPE supplies.
"We are so proud and thankful to live
in a generous community where our citizens are stepping up during this crisis and are
offering to donate items, including PPEs, to help their first responders, neighbors,
families, and friends," said Public Safety Director Matthew Wallace. "We encourage them to
contact your local not-for-profits, churches, and civic groups. These organizations have
volunteer heroes who are active in our communities working for positive change while
assuming risk to themselves."
April 3, 2020 Brevard County Campgrounds Updated Reservation Requirements
Brevard County, FL. -- Pursuant to the Brevard County Limitation on Tourism and Lodging
Order dated April 2, 2020, the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Campgrounds will no
longer be accepting reservations effective April 3 through May 2. Specifically, no new
reservations will be accepted unless an individual meets the below specified criteria:
- Transitory military personnel
- First responders
- Healthcare
workers
- Construction workers actively engaged in projects in Brevard County
- Others working or engaged in formal business in Brevard County
Note: A letter from the individual's employer indicating the stay is work related or a
doctor's note justifying the need to shelter in place shall be required upon arrival.
Individuals who hold reservations but have not checked in yet are not permitted to check
in unless they show proof of the above criteria.
Current campers will be permitted to
stay until their reservation expires. No extensions to current reservations will be
accepted unless the individual meets the above criteria.
There will be no penalties
for any reservation cancellation.
April 3, 2020s Space Coast Area Transit Modifies Service Effective Immediately
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- All Space Coast Area Transit fixed routes will be operating on
"Saturday Schedules", with service extended by 2 hours until 8:15 PM, effective
immediately. The transit agency will only transport passengers that are providing or
receiving essential services in accordance with Governor Ron DeSantis' "Safer at Home"
executive order that went into effect at 12:01 a.m. today, Friday, April 3.
Vehicle
operators will be protected to the greatest extent that is possible through rear door
entry for passengers. Only wheelchair and handicapped passengers are eligible for front
door entry. Seating closest to the operator has been limited.
Additionally, specific
seats for occupancy have been designed by taping off distances of at least six feet
between passengers. To view Saturday schedules, go to 321Transit.com.
April 3, 2020 Beaches Remain Open, but Restrictions Limit Activities to Locals
Walking, Fishing or Jogging
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Beachgoers in Brevard County this weekend are being asked to
strictly adhere to Centers for Disease Control recommendations on social distancing and
avoiding gatherings of 10 or more people, but other restrictions are in place up and down
the shoreline. Here is a quick roundup of what beachgoers can expect: Brevard
County: Beaches are open, but visitors are asked to maintain social distancing of
6 feet, and to avoid being in groups of 10 or more people. All beachside parks and
beachside public parking access is closed.
Spoil islands and sand
bars throughout the county are also off limits for social gatherings.
Municipalities
up and down the shoreline have various restrictions in place, with most open beach areas
catering to activities that are limited to brief visits.
Cape
Canaveral: Beach activities are limited to participating in recreational
activities (consistent with social distancing guidelines) such as walking, biking, hiking,
fishing, running, or swimming. Beaches are closed to activities that violate the CDC
social gathering and social distancing guidelines.
Cocoa Beach: As of
8 a.m. Friday, April 3, all ocean beaches are closed to all activities except walking,
jogging, biking, fishing, surfing, and swimming. Sunbathing, sitting in chairs, organized
sports, or laying on blankets, and grouping of persons is not permitted. The beach public
parking will stay closed.
Indian Harbour Beach: All beach parking is
restricted and beach activities are limited to walking, jogging and fishing.
Satellite Beach: Beaches are closed to all activities except walking,
jogging, biking, fishing, surfing and swimming until April 30. Activities such as
sunbathing, sitting in chairs, organized sports or lying on blankets and grouping of
persons are not permitted. Compliance with CDC recommendations regarding social distancing
shall apply. Beach parking and beach access parking will remain closed.
Indialantic: Beaches, boardwalks and crossovers are closed to
congregating, gathering and sunbathing, but open for residents wanting to fish, walk and
run.
April 2, 2020 COVID-19 Prompts Restrictions on Tourism and Mass Gatherings
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Based on a "Stay-at-Home" executive order from Florida Gov. Ron
DeSantis, and due to the spread and growing number of coronavirus cases in Brevard County,
the Space Coast will close its doors to tourists and leisure travelers effective 12:01
a.m. Friday, April 3. Until the governor's Executive Order 20-91 (which also is in
effect beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday) expires, hotels, motels, short-term
rentals,vacation rentals, recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds and other transient
rentals, such as time shares, vacation rentals by owner, and Airbnb, will deny
reservations, including those made in advance, to visitors and travelers from outside the
county. Exceptions include business travelers who can produce a note from their employer,
those who are working in Brevard County, local residents and residents who need to isolate
away from a family member with coronavirus.
The Board also voted to restrict access to
spoil islands and sandbars for all individuals in an effort to comply with Centers for
Disease Control and Florida Department of Health recommendations on social distancing of 6
feet and to avoid gatherings of 10 or more people.
The Brevard County Commission voted
4-1 on Thursday to recommend to the Policy Group to put both responsive measures in place
as part of the County Emergency Management Plan. Policy Group members include Brevard
County Commission Chair Bryan Lober; County Manager Frank Abbate; County Attorney Eden
Bentley; Brevard County Fire Rescue Chief Mark Schollmeyer; Public Safety Director Matt
Wallace; Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey; Brevard Health Department Administrator Maria
Stahl; Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Mark Mullins; and Emergency Management
Director Kimberly Prosser. The Policy Group approved both recommendations by unanimous
vote.
Both actions Thursday followed reports from the Florida Department of Health
that the number of those infected with coronavirus in Brevard County has reached 48
confirmations, with at least five of those travel related, and the doubling of those on
mechanical ventilation over the past 48 hours.
April 2, 2020 Viera Wetlands Closed to Public
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- As a result of Gov. Ron Desantis' "Stay at Home" executive order,
the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands will be closed immediately to all visitors, including
foot traffic, vehicles, and bicycles, etc. The wetlands will remain closed to visitors
through April 30 unless extended as part of the governor's order. The closing of the Viera
Wetlands is a health measure not only for the safety of the public, but also staff and
volunteers. Please follow Centers for Disease Control and Florida Department of Health
recommendations to practice social distancing and avoid crowds larger than 10 or more
people.
March 31, 2020 COVID-19 Testing Options Increase in Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Following new guidelines from the Florida Department of Health, the
options for receiving a COVID-19 test in Brevard County have increased. While
hospitalized patients and healthcare facility workers with symptoms rank as the highest
priority for testing, COVID-19 tests are now increasingly available for those with
symptoms who did not meet previous Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria.
The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County is providing appointment-only
drive-through COVID-19 tests to symptomatic individuals meeting the following criteria:
- Those age 65 and older
- Those with underlying health conditions
- First responders
- Anyone who does not meet the above criteria, but has
symptoms and a prescription from a medical doctor
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever of 100.4 or higher, cough, and shortness of breath.
Those experiencing emergency warning signs such as difficulty breathing, persistent pain
or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse, or bluish lips or face,
should immediately seek medical attention. Appointments must be scheduled ahead of
time by calling 321-454-7141 for screening and registration.
In addition, several
urgent care clinics and some private medical facilities are also providing COVID-19 tests.
Anyone who believes they may have COVID-19 should call their health care provider before
going to the facility.
March 31, 2020 North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Meeting April 9 is
Canceled
Titusville, FL. -- The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation's meeting
scheduled for Thursday, April 9, has been canceled as a public safety measure in response
to the spread of COVID-19 and in compliance with mass gathering recommendations from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The next scheduled meeting will be held on
Thursday, May 14 at 5 p.m., in the Brevard Room at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville.
The public is invited to attend.
The Brevard Room is located in the building on the
north side of the parking lot behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For
questions, call Jeff Davis at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission with respect
to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of
this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, which record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal us to be based. Section
286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the
proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North Area no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis Jr. at (321)264-5105.
March 30, 2020 Brevard County EOC at Level 1 Activation
for COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- In order to more broadly address the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brevard
County Emergency Operations Center is now operating at Level 1 activation. A Level 1
activation provides for the full participation of Emergency Management personnel as well
as all Emergency Support Functions to include County departments, municipalities, as well
as other agencies and non-profits.
The confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brevard County have
increased to 31 as of noon today, with the number of positive cases continuing to double
every three days, since March 17. The percentage of Brevard residents who have been tested
(less than 1/10 of one percent) ranks near the bottom of the state. Based on Florida
Department of Health data, a significant portion of the positive cases in Brevard are not
travel-related, indicating there is community transmission of the virus.
In the
continuing effort to proactively address the COVID-19 pandemic in Brevard, the EOC is
taking the following additional actions:
- Urging the State to implement a
drive-through testing site in Brevard.
- Surveying hospitals for ventilator &
anesthesia machine inventory and current usage rate.
- Contingency planning
for isolation/quarantine centers and field hospitals.
- Purchasing Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE), including KN95 masks, gloves, gowns, face shields, and alcohol
wipes, as available, in an amount sufficient to cover the initial needs of assisted living
facilities, nursing homes, first responders, and healthcare providers.
- Implementing a COVID feeding strategy to supplement existing food banks which are
experiencing record numbers of assistance requests.
March 30, 2020 Brevard County Government Quarterly Report, Brevard Delivers, Available
Online
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard Delivers, Brevard County Government's quarterly report for
the first quarter of 2020, is now available online at
http://www.brevardfl.gov/BrevardDelivers. Brevard Delivers, which is produced through
partnership between Brevard County Government and Space Coast Advertising, focuses on
County projects and initiatives. The first quarterly report for 2020 highlights the U.S.
Census and why it's important for Brevard County residents to take place. There is also an
update on the half-cent taxpayer-funded 10-year restoration effort of the Indian River
Lagoon.
Brevard Delivers is a free publication. Published copies are available at
County Commissioner's Offices, County libraries and at the Brevard County Government
Center in Viera. To subscribe and receive future editions of Brevard Delivers, please
visit http://apps.brevardcounty.us/PublicInformationReleases/ and be sure to click on
Brevard Delivers under Public Information Release Categories.
March 27, 2020 Brevard County Implements Burn Ban
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Due to ongoing drought conditions, favorable to the eruption of
wildfires, Brevard County has implemented a ban on open burning, such as bonfires,
campfires, trash burning and other incineration, throughout the county. The
Keetch-Byram Drought Index has topped 500 (out of a scale of 800), which means the threat
of fire is imminent in Brevard County due to the dry conditions and little rain in the
forecast. Under a County ordinance approved in 2017, the burn ban automatically goes into
effect.
The burn ban does not include state-permitted burns, the use of barbecue
grills, authorized public fireworks displays and fireworks sales, which are authorized by
state law.
March 27, 2020 Rescinded: County Beaches Will Remain Open
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- County beaches will remain open this weekend after a Policy Group
activated for the COVID-19 pandemic voted Friday afternoon to rescind planned closings
during the peak hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, March 29. The vote,
however, has no bearing on whether municipal beaches up and down the 72-mile shoreline
stay open or closed. Beachside parks and beachside parking access throughout the
county will remain closed. Some beachside cities, including Satellite Beach and Cocoa
Beach, have already ordered closures. Other municipalities were expected to follow suit.
The Policy Group members, which include Brevard County Commission Chair Bryan Lober;
County Manager Frank Abbate; County Attorney Eden Bentley; Brevard County Fire Rescue
Chief Mark Schollmeyer; Public Safety Director Matt Wallace; and Brevard County Sheriff
Wayne Ivey voted to rescind the closings. Group members Maria Stahl, Brevard Health
Department Administrator for the Florida Department of Health, and Brevard County
Emergency Management Director Kimberly Prosser voted against rescission. Member and
Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Mark Mullins was absent.
The group recommends
that all beachgoers follow CDC recommendations to practice social distancing of at least 6
feet, and to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people.
March 27, 2020 Space Coast Area Transit Offers Free Fares for All Through April
30th
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Due to COVID-19 virus emergency declaration, all fares on Space
Coast Area Transit have been waived by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners
until April 30th, 2020. ALL riders, both Fixed Route and Paratransit, will be able to ride
for free. Recognizing that Space Coast Area Transit is a major contributor to the economic
vitality of our community, the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners has taken this
action to assist those who are financially hit the hardest during this time. Space
Coast Area Transit recognizes that there are those in our community who rely on public
transportation to get to their jobs, the grocery stores and medical appointments. Not
charging a fare helps to create social distancing by allowing transit riders to enter and
exit through the back door of the bus, as well as bypassing the fare box in the front of
the bus. Additionally, effective immediately, both North and South Space Coast Area
Transit Bus Terminals will be closed to the general public.
Space Coast Area Transit
bus drivers are on the front line of service in our community. Please help keep them safe.
Extra bus service has been added on the highest volume routes. Transit riders are
encouraged to spread out on the bus and limit their trips. Space Coast Area Transit wants
to provide essential transportation for people who really need it and limit crowds. Those
who are sick or who have virus symptoms should not ride. All riders are asked to follow
the posted hygiene guidelines:
- Carry strong hand sanitizer and use it often
- Wash hands frequently, for
at least 20 seconds
- Don't touch your face
- Avoid close contact with
people if possible, and stay home if sick.
- Sneeze or cough into a tissue or your
sleeve, not the open air or into your hand
- Don't shake hands, use fist or elbow
bumps instead
In addition, Space Coast Area Transit continuously receives briefings from the Brevard
County Emergency Operations Center and other sources. As the situation is evolving, they
will continue to respond to changing conditions and directives.
March 24, 2020 Near-Drought Conditions Prompt Brush Fire Concerns
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- County residents are asked to refrain from outdoor burns -- such as
campfires, bonfires, trash burning and other incineration activities -- due to
near-drought conditions and only hints of rain in the forecast. Under County
ordinance, a burn ban automatically goes into place when the Keetch-Byram Drought Index
hits 500. On Tuesday, Brevard County was at 481, which greatly increases the threat for
the eruption of wildfires that grow and spread quickly. It is anticipated the county will
reach the 500 mark on the drought index by this weekend.
The request to refrain from
outdoor burning is an issue of public safety and is an effort to prevent further brush
fire incidents. As of Tuesday, the Florida Forest Service was reporting two active fires
in Brevard County, the Scarsdale fire at Garvey and Scenic roads in Palm Bay, and Three
Forks Marsh fire off W. Malabar Road in Malabar.
March 25, 2020 Special Meeting Scheduled Friday at Brevard County Government
Center
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A special-called meeting of the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, March 27, at the Government Center, 2725
Fran Jamieson Way, in Viera. The meeting has been called in the event the Policy
Group, made up of county and municipal government, health, schools, public safety and law
enforcement officials, and activated for the COVID-19 pandemic, takes any actions that
morning related to the implementation of additional restrictions (e.g., limiting the
operating hours of the beaches). Beach closings are already in place in Flagler, St.
Lucie, Indian River and Martin counties.
The special meeting will provide County
Commissioners a chance to review any actions taken or recommendations made.
Should no
additional restrictions be proposed, by the Policy Group, this meeting will be cancelled.
March 25, 2020 Variety of Options Available for Regular COVID-19
Updates/Information
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Residents can stay up-to-date on the latest developments and
Brevard County actions related to COVID-19 by utilizing a variety of platforms ranging
from press releases, social media, the Internet and even emergency alerts on your
cellphone.
- For text alerts, text BrevardEOC to 888777.
- On social media, follow us
on Twitter at: @BrevardEOC and @BrevardCO_FL
- On Facebook, follow us at: Brevard
County Emergency Management and Brevard County Government
- On the Internet, visit:
www.brevardfl.gov and click on the alert tab at the top of the page labeled Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Residents call also call 2-1-1 for information between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for
up-to-date information regarding coronavirus. Or text your zipcode to 898211.
March 24, 2020 County Schedules Press Conference to Provide Residents COVID-19
Updates
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A press conference will be held at 4:30 p.m. today at the Brevard
County Government Center in Viera to update county residents on the latest developments
and response actions being taken in response to COVID-19/coronavirus. The press
conference will be aired live on Space Coast Government Television on these channels:
Spectrum cable network, channel 499; Comcast in North Brevard, Channel 51; Comcast channel
13 in South Brevard; and AT&T U-verse, channel 99.
Officials from the Brevard County
Board of County Commissioners, the Brevard County Government Public Safety Group, Brevard
County Fire Rescue, Brevard County Emergency Management, and the Florida Department of
Health will be on hand to addressvarious topics, including actions currently in place
involving County facilities, parks and libraries; emergency response actions; and the
latest updates from state health officials.
March 23, 2020 Planning & Development Continues Permitting, Payment and Inspection
Services
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Government Facilities will remain closed to public
traffic through at least April 15, unless circumstances change. During this time, Brevard
County Planning & Development Department remains committed to serving our customers by
email, phone, fax, website, and online permit/development review. Brevard's Advanced
Service Site (B.A.S.S.) allows registered users to apply for most permits, submit
payments, and schedule inspections. If you are an owner-builder, or are applying for a
confidential or solar permit, please contact the Building Department for instructions
regarding application. All other permits may be submitted through the B.A.S.S. online
portal.
Field Services such as Code Enforcement, Contractor Licensing and
Development/Building Inspections will continue as normal. Development Review and Zoning
Applications will be accepted by email and phone. To explore online services or become a
registered B.A.S.S. user please visit www.brevardfl.gov/PlanningDev/
Online services
are available 24/7. Other services available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For phone, email, or fax service:
Planning &
Development
Main Line: 321-633-2069
Main Fax: 321-633-2074
Building Department
Phone: 321-633-2072
Fax: 321-633-2087
inspectmail@brevardfl.gov
Code Enforcement
Phone:
321-633-2086
Fax: 321-633-2167
Planning & Zoning
Phone:
321-633-2070
Contractor Licensing
Phone: 321-633-2058
Fax: 321-690-6878
contractorLicensing@brevardfl.gov
March 22, 2020 Mims/N. Brevard Residents Asked To Limit Water Usage
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Residents who live in the Mims/N. Brevard service area are asked to
reduce water usage due to continued dry conditions and high water demand. Brevard
County Utility Services is requesting that residents reduce water usage for non-essential
activities, such as washing cars and watering grass until further notice. The request is
limited to only customers on the Brevard County Utility Services water system.
The
water is safe to drink.
For more information, call Utility Services at (321) 633-2093.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
March 21, 2020 Brevard County Facilities Closed to Public, but Public Access is
Available for Some Services
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- While Brevard County Government facilities have been closed to the
public due to COVID-19, day-to-day operations and services will continue, though some
scaling down of personnel will be in place and other offices accommodating the public in a
business-as-usual fashion. Here is a look at how some County operations will function
in the coming weeks:
The Brevard County Clerk of Courts Office
remains open to the public, but Palm Bay and Merritt Island branches of the Clerk's Office
are closed with operations now being handled at the courthouses and other branches.
The Department of Health in Brevard County's Environmental Health
Services will continue operations. Offices will be staffed and on-demand services will
continue including initial licensures, construction permitting and inspections, water
sampling, pending re-inspections and complaints. For all Environmental Services questions
and program information, please visit: www.brevardeh.com.
County
Libraries: All Brevard County libraries are closed until April 15, unless
circumstances change. All items currently checked out are now due June 1. No fines will
accumulate during this time. All electronic resources and e-books are available to enjoy
at any time and will not be blocked for fines/fees. Please call your library during normal
operating hours for more information.
Parks: All community centers,
nature centers and Environmentally Endangered Lands education centers are closed. As of
sunset today (Saturday, March 21) Max Rodes Park is closed. Other parks and EEL
sanctuaries remain open to the public.
Beachside parks and beachside
public parking areas are closed.
Solid Waste: Landfills remain open
to the public. They are:
- Central Disposal Facility, 2250 Adamson Road,
Cocoa;
- Mockingbird Mulching Facility, 3600 South Street, Titusville;
- Sarno Transfer Station, 3379 Sarno Road, Melbourne; and
- Titusville Transfer
Station, 4366 South Street, Titusville.
March 20, 2020 Governor Suspends Restaurant Dining; Bans Bars From On-Premise
Sales/Consumption
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County drinking and eating establishments are included in a
statewide executive order issued Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis that suspends on-premise
dining at restaurants and bans bars from on-premise alcohol sales and consumption.
Under the governor's order, restaurants and food establishments must immediately suspend
on-premises food consumption for customers. The order allows establishments to continue to
operate kitchens for the purpose of providing delivery or take-out services. Employees,
janitorial personnel, contractors and delivery personnel will be allowed access to the
establishments for purposes of delivery or take-out services.
Bars and vendor licenses
to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises must suspend the sale of
alcoholic beverages by the drink or in sealed containers for consumption on the premises.
However, vendors may continue to sell alcoholic beverages in sealed containers for
consumption off-premises.
March 20, 2020
Brevard County Government Closes Facilities
to Public; Services Continue
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Beginning at 12 p.m. today, Friday, March 20, all Brevard County
Government facilities will be closed to the public for the health and safety of county
residents and County employees during the COVID-19 crisis. The closure will extend
through at least Wednesday, April 15th, unless circumstances change. While County offices
will be closed to the general public, essential County service operations will continue
with limited staffing in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
recommendations for social distancing to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The Brevard
County Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, will
be held as scheduled and will be open to the public. Commissioners' district offices 1, 2,
4 and 5 will be closed to the public but remain staffed. District 3 office will remain
open to the public.
All Brevard County Courthouses and the County Clerk's Office will
remain open to the public. The Supervisor of Elections will remain open through 5 p.m.
today. Please visit votebrevard.com for updates.
The public is encouraged to make use
of online services on www.brevardfl.gov or call for assistance at (321) 633-2000. Your
patience and understanding are appreciated while staff continues to respond to inquiries
and requests via telephone and email.
The message for prevention continues to be
individual responsibility, with the key focus on social distancing and avoidance of large
gatherings to prevent the spread of germs. Individuals should continue to wash their hands
often and thoroughly, using soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water
are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Other measures to aid in prevention include:
- Practice social
distancing by keeping 6 feet between yourself and others;
- Avoid large
gatherings;
- Self-isolate if you are sick; and
- Call your regular
physician, local emergency room, or urgent care clinic for screening to determine whether
you should be seen by medical personnel.
Brevard County residents may call 2-1-1 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. for up-to-date
information regarding coronavirus. After hours, anyone with questions should call the
FDOH COVID-19 Call Center at 866-779-6121. The call center is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. Educational resources are available on the FDOH web site at: http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-andconditions/COVID-19/covid19-toolkit.html<
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March 19, 2020 County Postpones March 20 Save Our Indian River Lagoon Meeting
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Save Our Indian River Lagoon Citizen's Oversight Committee
meeting scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, has been postponed and rescheduled to a
later date. The decision to postpone the meeting was in response to mass gathering and
social distancing recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To
help avoid infection from COVID-19/coronavirus, the CDC recommends avoiding crowds of 10
or more people, and also recommends a six-foot buffer of individual personal space.
The agenda items planned for Friday will be rescheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 17.
The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners meeting set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, March
24, at the Brevard County Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera, will
be held as scheduled.
March 18, 2020 COVID-19 Prompts Closing of All Beachside Public Parking
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Beachside public parking, including access points, County and
municipal parking areas and parking garages along the 72-mile Brevard County shoreline
will be closed beginning on Thursday in an attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Closings begin on Thursday, with plans that all County, municipal, and Patrick Air Force
Base beachside public parking access being off limits to the public by Friday morning.
Spring breakers and other beachgoers are being asked to avoid beach areas as a public
safety measure in response to the spread of coronavirus and in compliance with mass
gathering recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has
advised people to avoid mass gatherings of more than 10 people, and recommends social
distancing of 6 feet.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday issued an executive order
stating that beachgoers must adhere to CDC guidelines. Due to excessive crowds and large
spring break gatherings, beach closings were implemented earlier this week in Miami Beach
and Fort Lauderdale.
Earlier this week, the Florida Department of Health identified
the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Brevard County. This past weekend,
Brevard County issued a local emergency declaration, which provides the County additional
avenues to obtain protective equipment for first responders and sanitation supplies for
critical public facilities; to make adjustments on employee leave policies; to tap into
financial reserves to deal with potential emergencies; and to seek federal reimbursement
for consequence management actions.
Beachside public parking access areas will remain
closed until further notice.
The message for prevention continues to be individual
responsibility, with the key focus on social distancing and avoidance of large gatherings
to prevent the spread of germs. Individuals should continue to wash their hands often and
thoroughly, using soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not
available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Other measures to aid in prevention include:
- Practice social
distancing by keeping 6 feet between yourself and others;
- Avoid large
gatherings;
- Self-isolate if you are sick; and
- Call your regular
physician, local emergency room, or urgent care clinic for screening to determine whether
you should be seen by medical personnel.
Brevard County residents may call 2-1-1
between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. for up-to-date information regarding coronavirus.
After
hours, anyone with questions should call the FDOH COVID-19 Call Center at 866-779-6121.
The call center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Educational resources are
available on the FDOH web site at: http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-andconditions/COVID-19/covid19-toolkit.html<
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March 17, 2020 Mims/N. Brevard and Barefoot Bay Utility Billing Offices Closed to
Walk-In Customers
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 19, the Mims / North Brevard
and Barefoot Bay Utility Billing Offices will be closed to walk-in customers due to the
COVID-19 mass gathering restrictions now in place that impact these small space-challenged
offices. Customers should mail in payments, use the drop boxes outside the billing
offices or pay online at http://www.brevardfl.gov/payBrevardwater. Details are listed on the
back of each monthly bill. Customers who pay in cash should consider using money orders or
checks instead. If cash is left in the drop box, change will not be returned to the
customer but instead will be applied to the account. Service shut-offs for customers with
delinquent bills have been postponed, however the delinquent fees will continue to be
charged.
Customers wishing to establish service should fill out the application forms
found on the County's website or call the appropriate office for more information.
Customers wishing to close service or who have other questions should contact the
appropriate office directly.
Affected offices:
Barefoot Bay Water & Sewer
Office
931 Barefoot Blvd., Suite 2
Barefoot Bay, Florida, 32976
Mims / North
Brevard Water & Sewer Office
2262 High Street
Mims, FL 32754
March 16, 2020 Fla. Dept. of Health Identifies COVID-19 Case in Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – The first presumptive positive case of coronavirus in Brevard
County has been identified by the Florida Department of Health. Additional information
on whether the virus was travel-related, as well as the gender and age of the person
infected, is not immediately available. The news comes barely a week after Florida Gov.
Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency following the state's first coronavirus
disease-related deaths. This past week, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a
pandemic. This past Friday, President Donald Trump declared coronavirus a national
emergency.
On Saturday, Brevard County declared a local state of emergency, which
provides the county additional avenues to obtain protective equipment for first responders
and sanitation supplies for critical public facilities; to make adjustments on leave
policies; to tap into financial reserves to deal with potential emergencies; and to seek
federal reimbursement for consequence management actions.
As of Monday evening,
Florida has confirmed 142 cases of coronavirus across the state, including confirmed cases
in neighboring Volusia, Seminole, Osceola, and Orange counties. Brevard County Emergency
Management continues to work closely with local, state and federal health officials to
monitor the spread of the disease. The County is also actively using social media and
other communication means to provide prevention and social-distancing recommendations from
both the CDC and the Florida Department of Health and to also respond to misinformation
and rumors.
"The arrival of coronavirus in Brevard is neither a surprise nor
catastrophic," said Brevard County Commission Chair Bryan Lober. "The County has been
taking preventative actions since January, actions which have been expanded in recent
days. The County and our partner agencies have all necessary resources and support
personnel to address this occurrence."
The message for prevention continues to be
individual responsibility, with the key focus on social distancing and avoidance of large
gatherings to prevent the spread of germs. Individuals should continue to wash their hands
often and thoroughly, using soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water
are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Other measures to aid in prevention include:
- Practice social
distancing by keeping 6 feet between yourself and others;
- Avoid large
gatherings;
- Self-isolate if you are sick; and
- Call your regular
physician, local emergency room, or urgent care clinic for screening to determine whether
you should be seen by medical personnel.
Brevard County residents may call
2-1-1 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. for up-to-date information regarding coronavirus.
After hours, anyone with questions should call the FDOH COVID-19 Call Center at
866-779-6121. The call center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Educational
resources are available on the FDOH web site at: http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/COVID-19/covid19-toolkit.html
Also, additional information pertaining to COVID-19 is available at: https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540747/all/
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March 14, 2020 Brevard County Makes COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- In alignment with declarations made by the President of the United
States and Governor of Florida, Brevard County Government has issued a local state of
emergency in response to COVID-19. There have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus
in brevard county. however, the emergency declaration gives the county additional
operational flexibilities during this public health crisis, including the ability to
expend additional funds in response to coronavirus. if emergency needs arise, the county
is able to appropriate funds as needed.
For brevard county, the declaration of
a local state of emergency:
- helps obtain necessary supplies quickly:
procurement policy may be waived to allow for timely access to personal protective
equipment for first responders and sanitation supplies for critical public buildings
(e.g., courthouses, the jail, the emergency operations center, etc.)
- removes
obstacles to a timely response: the county manager may be permitted to adjust leave
policies and, if necessary, suspend union contracts in order to deal with a potential
emergency.
- provides timely access to financial resources by cutting red tape:
financial reserves may be accessed, as needed, to stage in anticipation of and, if
necessary, respond to an emergency.
- in the event of a biological threat, reduces
the threat of person-to-person transmission: mass gatherings may be limited, as necessary
and appropriate.
- streamlines intergovernmental crisis management: measures to
better coordinate consequence management, in conjunction with fdoh and bps, may be
implemented.
- better enables the county to seek federal reimbursement: the
declaration of an LSE situates the county such that it may qualify for fema reimbursement
that might otherwise not be available.
Every resident and visitor of Brevard County plays a part in personal prevention. The
county recommends the public follow the Centers for Disease Control's guidelines available
at cdc.gov/coronavirus/.
Brevard County continues to coordinate daily
with the Florida Department of Health on the latest information regarding COVID-19.
Brevard County residents may call 2-1-1 for up-to-date information between 8 a.m. and 6
p.m. daily. For calls after hours, contact the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 call
center at 866-779-6121. The call center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
March 12, 2020 Brevard County Residents Invited to Take Part in Public Safety
Summit
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Various Brevard County Government Departments, the Brevard County
Sheriff's Office and the Florida Department of Health will join forces during a Brevard
County Public Safety Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, at the Bill
Posey Conference Center in Viera. Brevard County Board of County Commissioners' Chair
Bryan Lober officially announced the summit Tuesday night during a regularly scheduled
Board meeting. The Summit is free and open to the public. The Bill Posey Conference Center
is located at the Florida Department of Health, 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, in Viera.
Participating organizations include the Sheriff's Office, Florida Department of
Health, Brevard County Public Safety Group, Brevard County Fire Rescue and Ocean Rescue,
and Brevard County Mosquito Control.
Lober said the goal of the summit is to increase
transparency and inform the public of primary functions within each agency. Common
questions such as how, why, and when resources are deployed will be addressed and all
agencies will field questions from the public.
For additional information, call
Brevard County Public Safety Group, 321-637-5390, Option 7.
March 7, 2020 North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation meets March 12
TITUSVILLE, FL -- The North Brevard Commission on Parks and recreation will hold its next
monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in the Brevard Room at 518 South Palm Ave.,
in Titusville. The public is invited to attend. The Brevard Room is located in the
building on the north side of the parking lot behind the Brevard County Government Center
North. For questions, call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to
appeal any decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his or her own expense, for the record includes testimony and evidence upon which
any such appeal is to be based – Section 286.105, Florida Statutes.
In
accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding should notice Parks and
Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr.
at (321) 264-5105.
March 7, 2020 Brevard County Ocean Rescue Announces Open Tryouts for Seasonal
Lifeguards
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- Brevard County Ocean Rescue will host open tryouts for seasonal
lifeguards starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 16, at Rockledge High School pool, 220
Raider Road, Rockledge. While no lifeguarding experience is necessary, candidates must
be over the age of 16 and possess strong swimming skills. All candidates must bring a
valid driver's license, Social Security card, appropriate swim attire, a towel and running
shoes.
Candidates will be required to swim 500 meters in less than 10 minutes,
complete a 1-mile run on a track in less than 10 minutes and perform a physical agility
test that includes push-ups. Advanced registration is encouraged at
FR_ORAdmin@brevardfl.gov, however applicants are reminded that testing will begin promptly
and anyone arriving after testing begins will not be permitted to try out.
If
selected, completion of the hiring process is dependent on the candidate's ability to pass
a background test and successful completion of Ocean Rescue's paid training academy. The
starting pay for ocean lifeguards is $10.60/hour.
For additional information or to
register, contact us at FR_ORAdmin@brevardfl.gov
March 3, 2020 Public Safety Agencies Receive Coronavirus (COVID-19) Briefing
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. — There are no reported cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in
Brevard County, but key health, safety and other agency officials continue to coordinate
prevention, preparedness and response strategies in an effort to keep county residents
informed and to quickly and safely respond to any potential outbreak of the disease.
Nearly 200 people representing municipalities, Port Canaveral, law enforcement, fire
rescue, Brevard Public Schools, Florida Department of Health, Brevard County Government,
area hospitals, community assistance organizations and more, attended a COVID-19 briefing at the Emergency Operations Center in
Rockledge today. A briefing on the novel coronavirus disease was provided by Department of
Health officials regarding the pandemic as well as a discussion of local emergency
operations planning.
In light of the increased number of COVID-19 cases across
the United States, Brevard County is taking a variety of preparedness actions,
including:
- Implementing Emergency Medical Dispatch protocols to ensure
any potential COVID-19 cases are identified with regard to emergency medical response and
patient transport
- Participating in weekly conference calls with regional, state
and federal health officials
- Reviewing and updating pandemic preparedness and
response plans
- Coordinating with local health department officials and county
officials regarding preparedness recommendations and actions
- Monitoring Centers
for Disease Control and Florida Department of Health websites for updated guidance
- Coordinating a briefing for municipal and public safety partners
- Exercising
Continuity of Operations plans
- Verifying available supplies of Personal
Protective Equipment with the first responder community (police/fire/EMS)
- Ensuring local hospitals are working in coordination with FDOH and Central Florida
Disaster Medical Coalition
- Contacting the Agency for Health Care Administration
to ensure that nursing homes and assisted living facilities are being provided with
appropriate recommendations for their patients and visitors
- Conducting internal
county workshops with key departments to walk through telecommuting policies and
capabilities
- Performing a Virtual EOC drill to examine essential technological
tools and determine feasibility of concept
- Coordinating public messaging with
Brevard Public Information Network
- Sharing information via social media to help
reduce the spread of any contagious respiratory illness
From a public precaution and prevention
standpoint, the Department of Health is advising county residents to follow these
steps: - Encourage sick employees to stay home and have them sent home if
they become sick at work
- Encourage all employees to obtain the flu vaccine (even
though this is not a COVID 19 vaccine).
- Follow respiratory etiquette and hand
hygiene practices
- Perform routine environmental cleaning
February 28, 2020 Junior Lifeguard Camp Offered at McLarty Aquatic Center March
16-20
COCOA, FL. -- Brevard County Parks and Recreation's Central Area Operations is offering a
Junior Lifeguard Camp March 16-20 at McLarty Aquatic Center located at 790 Barton Blvd.,
Rockledge. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Course
participants will learn the basics of water safety and emergency response in the classroom
and in the pool. Cost is $100. Camp size is limited and pre-registration is required with
a minimum of eight participants to hold camp. Interested candidates must be currently
enrolled in grades 6th - 9th.
Participants who attend all classes will receive
American Red Cross certification in Junior Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR. Participants will
also be invited to serve as a Junior Lifeguard at Central Area Parks and Recreation summer
aquatic programs.
For additional information or to register, call (321) 633-1874 or
email Debbie Bowling at debbie.bowling@brevardparks.com.
February 3, 2020 Brevard County Recycled Paint Giveaway Planned for Wednesday, April
8
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Free recycled paint will be available to residents of Brevard
County on Wednesday, April 8, at two locations. The paint will be available in limited
quantities at Solid Waste Household Waste Collection Centers located at the Central
Disposal Facility, 2250 Adamson Road, in Cocoa; and the Sarno Road Landfill, 3379
Sarno Road, in Melbourne.
Residents will be able to receive up to 15 gallons per
residential address. Paint will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis only.
Proof of residency will be required in order to obtain paint (i.e. valid driver's license
with the current residential address or property tax notice). The recycled paint is
available in five colors and one floor paint.
COLORS
Off white; Gray; Green; Light
Beige; Dark Beige; and Texture floor gray
For more information regarding the recycled
paint call (321) 633-1888, (321) 633-2042 or visit our website at
www.brevardcounty.us/swr.
January 22, 2020 EEL Program Seeks Volunteer Trappers
Brevard County, FL. - The Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department's Environmentally
Endangered Lands (EEL) Program is seeking experienced volunteers to assist with the
control of non-native, invasive feral hogs on county conservation lands. Feral hogs
are destructive to native plants and animals causing significant damage to natural
ecosystems and compete with native wildlife populations for local food sources. Hog
rooting behavior causes significant damage to the natural landscape by destroying native
plant populations, trails and trailhead parking areas.
The EEL program maintains a
list of approved and qualified trappers that are assigned to specific locations where
feral hog populations are a problem for land managers.
For information on how to
obtain a volunteer application, contact Jenny Warner at 321-255-4466 or email
jenny.warner@brevardfl.gov.
January 16, 2020 North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Meets Feb. 13
TITUSVILLE, FL. -- The North Brevard Commission on Parks and recreation will hold its next
monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Brevard
Room at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to attend. The
Brevard Room is located in the building on the north side of the parking lot behind the
Brevard County Government Center North. For questions, call Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321)
264-5105.
If a person desires to
appeal any decision made by this commission, with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, a this or her own expense, for the record includes testimony and evidence upon which
any such appeal is to be based – Section 286.105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities
Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter
in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis, Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
January 13, 2020 EEL Program Selection and Management Committee Meets Jan. 29
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered (EEL) Lands Program's
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 1 - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, at the EEL Program
Office, 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend. The purpose of
this meeting is to review lands under consideration for acquisition and management by the
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.
Any questions regarding this meeting should
be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision
made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding
and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his/her own expense which record includes testimony and evidence
upon which such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the
proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than
48 hours prior to the meeting at (321) 255-4466.
January 6, 2020 Marketing Opportunities with Parks and Recreation
Brevard, FL. — Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department is looking for
Community Partners for the new year. This is an excellent marketing opportunity for any
local business wanting to market their organization and partner with Parks and Recreation.
The open enrollment period will be from January 1st - January 31st. The Parks and
Recreation Community Partner's Marketing Program offers three affordable tiers (Silver,
Gold, and Platinum). Each tier offers a variety of marketing incentives that include, but
not limited to; T-shirt marketing, banners at Parks and Recreation facilities, company
logo on special event flyers, monthly Movie in the Parks advertising and more. The
department has a strong social media presence, garnering the attention of over 20,000
followers across multiple platforms. Programs include Movies in the Park, holiday and
annual events, seasonal camps, multiple athletic leagues, and programs at local community
centers.
This is a unique opportunity for local businesses to market to families in
Brevard County. Our goal is to help create a positive relationship with local
organizations who have a similar vision of building a strong sense community and wellness.
For more information please contact the Marketing Program managers below. North Area Parks Operations: Mike Hoffmann 321-264-5105
Michael.Hoffmann@brevardfl.gov, Central Area Parks Operations: Richard Tucci
Richard.Tucci@brevardfl.gov 321-633-1874 South Area Parks Operations: Rob Salazar
321-255-4400 Robert.Salazar@brevardfl.gov Parks and Recreation reserves the right to
review, agree, or refuse partnerships to ensure benefit, equal opportunity, and quality to
the community.
December 31, 2019 Brevard/UF Extension Service Wants You to "Know Your Bees"
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- What's the latest buzz on beekeeping? Check out our newest class,
December 31, 2019 Brevard/UF Extension Service Wants You to "Know Your Bees"
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- What's the latest buzz on beekeeping? Check out our newest class,
"Know Your Bees: An Introduction to Honey Bee Biology." The class will be held from
1-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive in Cocoa.
Attendees who complete this workshop will be able to:
- List the four resources
that honey bees collect from the environment
- Identify a queen, worker, and
drone
- Identify a honey bee egg, larva, and pupa
- Differentiate between
solid and spotty brood patterns
- Perform a hive inspection with official
checklist.
Registration is $25 and available here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brevard-beginning-beekeepers-workshop-series-tickets-
64616441516.
December 31, 2019 Port St. John Library to Close Jan. 13-26 for Flooring
Installation
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Port St. John Public Library, located at 6500 Carole Ave. in
Cocoa, will be closed for installation of new flooring beginning on Monday, Jan. 13. The
project is expected to take two weeks to complete, with the library reopening to the
public on Monday, Jan. 27. Items may be returned to the outside drop box while the
library is closed. There will be staff available to answer phones, circumstances
permitting, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Please visit our other
Brevard County Library locations, including the Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins
Ave. in Titusville, or the Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Ave.
in Cocoa.
December 26, 2019 Brevard County Government Quarterly Report, Brevard Delivers,
Available Online
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard Delivers, Brevard County Government's quarterly report for
the fourth quarter of 2019, is now available online at
http://www.brevardfl.gov/BrevardDelivers. Brevard Delivers, which is produced through
partnership between Brevard County Government and Space Coast Advertising, focuses on
County projects and initiatives that were completed within the past quarter, projects that
are currently underway and projects that are planned in the months ahead. The fourth
quarterly report highlights Brevard County employees and the many ways they help our
community beyond the normal work day. There is also an update on the half-cent
taxpayer-funded 10-year restoration effort of the Indian River Lagoon.
Published
copies of Brevard Delivers are available at County Commissioner's Offices, County
libraries and at the Brevard County Government Center in Viera. To subscribe and receive
future editions of Brevard Delivers, please visit
http://apps.brevardcounty.us/PublicInformationReleases/ and be sure to click on Brevard
Delivers under Public Information Release Categories.
December 17, 2019 Get the Inside Scoop on Brevard County Government at Citizens
Academy 2020
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Come learn about your county in the coolest civics class you will
ever take! Learn how Brevard County develops a budget, paves roads, trains employees,
maintains parks, cares for our natural resources, and so much more! During class you will
have the opportunity to ask staff and department directors about their departments -- what
they do, how they get it done, and what the future holds. Citizens Academy 2020,
sponsored by UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, is held at various locations throughout the
County for nine Thursdays beginning Jan. 16 and ending on March 26. Classes begin at 9
a.m. and end no later than 2 p.m.
This cool class series is also FREE!! All we ask is
that you register in advance, since our size is limited. What are you waiting for?
Register now! Visit our Eventbrite website at www.eventbrite.com/e/brevard-county-citizens-academy-2020-tickets.
December 12, 2019 SCTPO Seeks Public Input for 2045
Transportation Plan
The Space Coast Transportation Planning
Organization (SCTPO)wants to know about your transportation system preferences!
Access the survey here.
November 30, 2019 Brevard County Seeks Citizen Input Through
'Speak Up Brevard'
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Once again it's time to "Speak Up
Brevard." In an effort to provide a formal process for citizens to
submit recommendations to Brevard County Government, and as a result of charter amendment,
Brevard County is implementing a web-based application called "Speak Up Brevard."
The
online form will be available through Jan. 1, 2020, at www.brevardfl.gov/government. It
allows citizens to submit ideas which would assist county government in conserving energy,
saving costs, eliminating duplication, generating revenue, increasing productivity, or
preventing waste. A hard-copy version of the form may also be submitted, and is available
through the County Manager's office.
The process requires submissions to meet a
deadline of Jan. 1, after which the County Manager's office has 45 days to evaluate and
comment on the recommendation, and then forward it to the Board of County Commissioners
for review. The Board of County Commissioner must take a final vote to either approve,
reject, or revise and accept the recommendation within 120 days. The sponsor of the
recommendation will be given at least a week's notice prior to it being heard and voted on
by the Board. A listing of all recommendations, including disposition, will be posted on
the County website.
Visit www.brevardfl.gov/government and click on the "Speak Up
Brevard" icon to provide recommendations.
November 15, 2019 Sewer Assessments Targeted for areas of Merritt Island/Port St.
John
MERRITT ISLAND, FL. -- Brevard County Utility Services Department will begin conducting a
sanitary gravity sewer assessment in the Brevard County Utility service area for both
Merritt Island and Port St. John. The assessment for the Merritt Island service area
is slated to begin the week of Nov. 18 and will take an estimated five months to complete.
The Port St. John assessment is targeted to begin in May 2020, with notification being
provided once a schedule is finalized.
The Merritt Island assessment will start on
North Merritt Island and proceed south to cover all service areas.
The Brevard County
Utility Services Department has contracted RedZone Robotics to perform the assessments
with a purpose to identify current condition of the sewer sections and to develop a
detailed program addressing needed repairs.
All RedZone employees will have a letter
with them to verify they have permission to access County sewer lines.
For more
information about the work being performed, please contact RedZone Robotics Project
Manager Ron Black at 412-477-9722.
Information can also be obtained through Brevard
County Utility Services Department at 321-633-2093.
October 30, 2019 Space Coast TPO Invites Citizens to Review 2019 DRAFT Public Participation Plan
The Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization
(SCTPO) has posted its 2019 DRAFT Public Participation Plan
(PPP) for public review for 45 days. The PPP is a blueprint for action to
involve and engage the public in transportation planning. The PPP provides a guide for
public access to and involvement with the SCTPO planning process.
Meaningful and
effective participation is essential to the successful implementation of a public plan,
project, or program, and is necessary to ensure the needs of the local citizenry are
adequately addressed.
All SCTPO planning work products, as well as major amendments to
adopted plans and programs, must follow the requirements outlined in the PPP. Public input
during the development of the PPP is essential to make sure the process provides full and
open access to all.
The public has until December 12,
2019, to provide comments on the 2019 PPP, before the SCTPO Governing Board reviews it for
adoption.
Click Here to Read the 2019
DRAFT PPP
October 10, 2019 Motorists: Watch for Contractors Conducting County Road Condition
Assessments
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Public Works recently kicked off a project to
inventory the condition of County-maintained roads. To accomplish this, the County
retained the services of Data Transfer Solutions, LLC (DTS) based out of Orlando, and
subcontractors to DTS, Resource International Inc. (RII) based out of Columbus, Ohio. DTS
and RII are nationwide firms and provide professional asset management and mobile data
collection services to local and state government agencies. DTS and RII operate fleets
of sophisticated data collection vehicles equipped with an array of precision
instrumentation and data collection equipment that help state and local transportation
agencies inventory and manage transportation infrastructure, facilities and assets.
In
order to collect all relevant data, the vehicles will be traveling all County-maintained
roads and, in order to ensure the highest quality of data and imagery, the vehicles will
only collect data during daylight hours. Please note that data collection times will be
restricted to non-peak hours to reduce any interruptions to traffic. Additionally, RII
conducts a moving operation and, as such, there may be minor traffic disruptions. We
apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
For questions or additional
information regarding the vehicles, the project, or the process, please contact the
Brevard County Public Works Department at (321) 617-7202.
October 3, 2019 MIRA to Host Open House on Cone Road Sewer Main/Public System
Improvements
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency has teamed with the Brevard
County Public Works Department, the Brevard County Utility Services Department, the Save
Our Indian River Lagoon program, the St John River Water Management District and the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection to provide public sewer availability
service for the Merritt Island Cone Road area. Construction of the sewer main and
associated public system improvements for the project is anticipated to be completed this
month (October 2019). The system will be cleared for use by Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and the Brevard County Utilities Services Department, such that
individual sewer lateral connections and reimbursement applications can now be submitted
to the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency for review. The Merritt Island Redevelopment
Agency has used match dollars to leverage thousands of dollars in funding to make this
financial assistance opportunity possible. The Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program is
paying the connection fees for the properties converting over to sewer.
The Merritt
Island Redevelopment Agency is holding an open house from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday,
Oct. 30, at the MIRA office, located at 2575 N. Courtenay Parkway, Suite 207, Merritt
Island. Representatives for the project, including the Engineer, MIRA Board members and
Staff from the Brevard County Utility Services Department and the Save Our Indian River
Lagoon Program will be available to answer any questions
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September, 2019
Proposed Space Coast
Bike / Hike Trail
Titusville to Playalinda Beach
CLICK for details & comment link.
October 1, 2019
Brevard County Government Quarterly Report, Brevard Delivers,
Available Online
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard Delivers, Brevard County Government's quarterly report for
the third quarter of 2019, is now available online at
http://www.brevardfl.gov/BrevardDelivers. Brevard Delivers, which is produced through
partnership between Brevard County Government and Space Coast Advertising, focuses on
County projects and initiatives that were completed within the past quarter, projects that
are currently underway and projects that are planned in the months ahead. The third
quarterly report highlights Valkaria Airport's designation as one of the top airports in
the state of Florida and provides updates on the Pineda Overpass and the half-cent
taxpayer-funded 10-year restoration effort of the Indian River Lagoon.
Published
copies of Brevard Delivers will be available beginning this week at County Commissioner's
Offices, County libraries and at the Brevard County Government Center in Viera. To
subscribe and receive future editions of Brevard Delivers, please visit
http://apps.brevardcounty.us/PublicInformationReleases/ and be sure to click on Brevard
Delivers under Public Information Release Categories.
CLICK here for an Internet optimized
Report.
October 1, 2019
North Brevard Commmission on Parks and Recreation Meets Oct. 10
TITUSVILLE, FL. - The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its next
monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. The meeting will be held in the Brevard Room
at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to attend. The Brevard
Room is located in the building on the north side of the parking lot behind the Brevard
County Government Center North. For questions, call Jeff Davis at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any
decision made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this
proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony
and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, Florid Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to
participate in the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative
Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at (321) 255-4466.
September 12, 2019
Waste Management Works to Tackle High Volume of Post-Dorian Yard
Waste
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Waste Management Inc., the County's franchised solid waste
collector, is reporting an unusually high volume of post-Hurricane Dorian curbside yard
waste and requests for clam yard waste service. To tackle the increases, Waste
Management has committed all available resources and personnel to collecting yard waste.
However, collection delays of 10 to 14 days should be anticipated, Waste Management is
reporting.
Important things to remember about storm debris collection:
- Keep
your yard waste and construction debris in separate piles at your curb.
- Do not
use bags for yard waste (it makes it impossible to recycle/mulch.)
- Cut up trees
and branches to 4' foot lengths if possible.
Waste Management strongly encourages residents with large, loose yard waste piles over 3
cubic yards to contact them for collection via wm.com email, live chat or phone. For North
county, Cocoa and Cocoa Beach residents, please call (321) 636-6894. For Central and South
county, and all other municipal residents, please call (321) 723-4455. For residents
who would like to haul their own yard waste to the landfill, the County's Central Disposal
Facility in Cocoa, the Sarno Road Landfill in Melbourne, and Mockingbird Way Mulching
Facility in Titusville are open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Please
do not put your yard waste on top of storm drains.
September 6, 2019
Florida Coast to Coast Parrish Park Trailhead Public Meeting to be
Rescheduled
Brevard County, FL. - The public meeting to present and discuss the proposed trailhead at
Parrish Park from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, has been canceled. A new time
and date will be determined.
CPH, Inc., an Architectural/Engineering firm contracted by Brevard County will hold a
public meeting to present and discuss the proposed trailhead at Parrish Park. This project
involves developing a trailhead along the Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail at the Parrish Park
site. The proposed trailhead will include the design of a linear parking lot, sidewalks,
connections to the Coast-to-Coast Trail, lighting, landscaping, and identify locations for
future site amenities. The project limits are along SR 406 from approximately the east end
of the A. Max Brewer bridge to the entrance of the Merritt Island National Wildlife
Refuge. This meeting is to notify the public of the project and obtain input on the future
improvements.
This project is being funding by FHWA – Eastern Federal Lands
Highway Division, Florida Department of Transportation, and the Brevard County Parks and
Recreation. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact a
representative listed below. All comments, written and oral, will become part of the
project's public record.
Melissa Renninger - Contract Administrator
Brevard County
Parks and Recreation Department
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B Viera, FL
32940
Phone: (321) 633-2046
Email: melissa.renninger@brevardfl.gov
Kurt Luman,
P.E. - Project Manager CPH, Inc.
500 W. Fulton Street Sanford, FL 32771
Phone:
(407) 322-6841
Email: kluman@cphcorp.com
August 28, 2019
Four Brevard County Locations Designated For Free Sandbag Distribution
on Thursday
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- In anticipation of Hurricane Dorian, four locations throughout the
county will be used for sandbag distribution on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m.The distribution locations are:
- Eastern Florida State College,
Palm Bay campus, 250 Community College Parkway SE.
- Calvary Chapel, Melbourne,
Viera campus, 2852 Fellowship Place.
- Mitchell Ellington Park, 575 West Hall Road,
Merritt Island.
- Chain of Lakes Park, 2300 Truman Scarborough
Way, Titusville.
The free sandbag distribution was coordinated with Brevard County Emergency Management,
Brevard County Public Works and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office
will have supervised inmates filling and loading sandbags for residents. The sand and the
bags are being provided by Brevard County Public Works Department. Sand will not be
available until 10 a.m., so early arrival is discouraged. Other sandbag distributions
are planned in:
- West Melbourne: Residents will be able to self-fill up to 10
sandbags at West Melbourne Community Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Access to the park will
be from the Minton Road and Wingate/Fell Road intersection only, westbound on Fell,
through Max K. Rodes Park and eastbound on Flanagan to enter into the park from the
south.
- Cocoa: Residents can self-fill up sandbags. Specifics on time and location
will be provided on Thursday.
- Melbourne: An announcement on a sandbag
distribution and time is pending.
August 28, 2019
Sandbag Distributions Planned Thursday Throughout Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Sandbag distribution locations will be announced on Thursday and
are being coordinated with Brevard County Emergency Management, Brevard County Public
Works and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian.
Free sandbags will be available to Brevard County residents with distribution locations to
be announced Thursday morning. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office will have supervised
inmate work crews filling and loading sandbags for residents from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The
sand and the bags are being provided by Brevard County Public Works Department.
Other
sandbag distributions are planned in:
- West Melbourne. Residents will be able to
self-fill up to 10 sandbags at West Melbourne Community Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Access
to the park will be from the Minton Road and Wingate/Fell Road intersection only,
westbound on Fell, through Max K. Rodes Park and eastbound on Flanagan to enter into the
park from the south.
- Cocoa: Residents can self-fill up sandbags. Specifics on
time and location will also be provided on Thursday.
- Melbourne: An announcement
on a sandbag distribution location and time is pending.
August 29, 2019
North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Meets Sept. 12
TITUSVILLE, FL. - The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its next
monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. The meeting will be held in the Brevard
Room at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to attend. The
Brevard Room is located in the building on the north side of the parking lot behind the
Brevard County Government Center North. For questions, call Jeff Davis at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any
decision made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this
proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony
and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, Florid Statutes, persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to
participate in the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative
Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at (321) 255-4466.
August 16, 2019
EEL Program Selection/Management and Procedures Committees Meet Aug.
23
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Selection and Management Committee and Procedures Committee, established by the Brevard
County Board of County Commissioners, will be held from 2:45 - 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug.
23, at the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to
attend. The purpose of this meeting is to consider proposed revisions to the EEL
Program Land Acquisition Manual and Sanctuary Management Manual.
Any questions
regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or
Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a
person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as
appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a
person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense,
which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be
based.
In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florid Statutes, persons needing
accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Laura
Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting
at (321) 255-4466.
August 12, 2019
EEL Program Selection and Management Committee Meets Aug. 23 (Time
Change)
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program's
Selection and Management Committee (SMC), established by the Brevard County Board of
County Commissioners, will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, at the EEL Program
Office, 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend. The Selection and
Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee to the County
Commissioners on all issues involving the acquisition and management of environmentally
endangered lands within the EEL Program protected area network in Brevard County.
Any
questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or
Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a
person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as
appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a
person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense,
which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be
based.
In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florid Statutes, persons needing
accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Laura
Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting
at (321) 255-4466.
August 5, 2019
EEL Program Recreation and Education Advisory Committee Meets Aug.
8
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program's
Recreation and Education Advisory Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of
County Commissioners, will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the EEL Program
Office, 91 East Drive, in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend. The purpose of
this meeting is to review proposed recommendations for public access, passive recreation
and environmental plans on EEL Program managed conservation lands.
Any questions
regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or
Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a
person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as
appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a
person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense,
which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be
based.
In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, person needing
accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Laura
Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting
at (321) 255-4466.
August 2, 2019
North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation meets Aug. 8
TITUSVILLE, FL. —The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. The meeting will be held in the Brevard
Room at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to attend. The
Brevard Room is located in a building on the North side of the parking lot behind the
Brevard County Government Center. For questions please call Jeff Davis Jr. at (321)
264-5105.
If a person desires to
appeal any decision made by this commission with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based. Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the Americans and
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
an interpreter to participate in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North
Area no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis Jr. at (321)
264-5105.
July 16, 2019
EEL Program SMC Meets July 17
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program's
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, at the EEL Program
Office, 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend. The Selection and
Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee to the County
Commissioners on all issues involving the acquisition and management of environmentally
endangered lands within the EEL Program protected area network in Brevard County.
Any
questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or
Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a
person desires to appeal any decisions made by this board, agency or commission (as
appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a
person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense,
which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be
based.
In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing
accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Laura
Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting
at (321) 255-4466.
June 7, 2019
EEL Program Recreation and Education Advisory Committee to meet June
20
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program's
Recreation and Education Advisory Committee (REAC), established by the Brevard County
Board of County Commissioners, will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, at the EEL
Program Office, 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend. The
purpose of this meeting is to review proposed recommendations for public access, passive
recreation and environmental education plans on EEL Program managed conservation lands.
Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Brad Manley (321) 255-4466
or Brad.Manley@brevardfl.gov.
If a
person desires to appeal any decisions made by this board, agency or commission (as
appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a
person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense,
which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be
based.
In accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing
accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Laura
Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting
at (321) 255-4466.
June 6, 2019
Kiwanis Island Park Boat Ramp to Re-open June 7
Merritt Island, FL. -- The Kiwanis Island Park Boat Ramp, located at 951 Kiwanis Island
Park Road on Merritt Island, will re-open on Friday, June 7. After extensive damage from
Hurricane Irma, the boat ramp and dock were closed on Monday, April 29, for repairs to the
dock after extensive damage from Hurricane Irma. This beautiful 18.38-acre community
river park is situated in a wildlife sanctuary. The park caters to both active and passive
recreational enthusiasts. The boat ramp and a natural launch area provide access for
boaters, rowers and paddlers into Sykes Creek leading to the Barge Canal or Banana River.
June 6, 2019
Scottsmoor Landing Boat Ramp to Re-open June 7
Mims, FL. -- The Scottsmoor Landing Boat Ramp, located at 2400 Huntington Ave in Mims,
will re-open on Friday, June 7. The boat ramp and dock were closed on Tuesday, April 18,
for canal dredging and construction of a new dock. Located in the northernmost part of
the county, this 3.05-acre community river park accesses the Indian River Lagoon.
Facilities include picnic tables, benches, a garden, a boat ramp, dock, and parking for
cars and boat trailers.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
EEL Program Selection and Management Committee meets June
13
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program's
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, at the EEL Program
Office, 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend. The Selection and
Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee to the County
Commissioners on all issues involving the acquisition and management of environmentally
endangered lands within the EEL Program protected area network in Brevard County.
Any
questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or
Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
EEL Program Selection & Management, Procedures, & Recreation & Advisory Committees to
meet June 13
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Selection and Management Committee, Procedures Committee, and Recreation and Education
Advisory Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, will
be held from 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, at the EEL Program Office, 91
East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend. The purpose of this meeting
is to review a proposal under consideration by the County Commission to consolidate the
advisory committees of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.
Any questions
regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or
Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any
decision made by this board, agency, or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this
proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which testimony and evidence
upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section
286.26: F.S., persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the
proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than
48 hours prior to the meeting at (321) 255-4466.
May 15, 2019
BREVARD COUNTY OBSERVES WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
BREVARD COUNTY, FL -- We sometimes fail to acknowledge there are many social issues that
allow older members of our society to be abused or neglected. Our older people are vital,
contributing members of American society and their maltreatment diminishes all of us. We
have confronted and addressed many other social issues that affect members of our
community, and we need to find solutions to address issues like elder abuse. Nationally,
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day will be observed on Saturday, June 15, 2019. In
Brevard County, the Department of Children and Families, Brevard County TRIAD and Brevard
Commission on Aging will be hosting the 10th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
(W.E.A.A.D.) event. The event will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne 32901.
Admission, parking and breakfast and lunch are free to all attendees.
This year's
Brevard County event will provide the community with information on resources available to
assist them. Exhibitors will include: memory screenings, caregiver information, local law
enforcement and public safety providers, community service resource providers, local
pharmacies, meal providers and transportation providers with options and solutions.
Every year, nearly five million older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited. In
addition, elders throughout the United States lose more than $2.6 billion annually due to
elder financial abuse and exploitation, funds that could have been used to pay for their
basic needs. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006 by the
International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization
at the United Nations. For more information, visit www.INPEA.net.
May 9, 2019
Parks and Recreation Department to Participate in Summer Food Service
Program
Brevard County, FL. - The Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department will be
participating in the Summer Food Service Program starting May 31st until August 9th.
During summer vacation when school breakfasts and lunches are not available, nutritionally
balanced meals will be provided to all children regardless of race, color, national
origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the
meal service. All children 18 years old and younger are eligible for meals at no charge.
Meals will be served on a first come first serve basis.
The following sites
will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program:
Cuyler Park
Community Center
2329 Harry T. Moore Avenue, Mims
321-264-5045
7:00am-8:00am
11:00am-12:00pm | Isaac Campbell Community
Center
701 South Street, Titusville
321-264-5040
8:00am-9:00am
11:30am-12:30pm | Port St. John Community Center
6650 Corto
Road, Port St. John
321-633-1904
7:30am-8:30am
11:30am-12:30pm |
Sandrift Community Center
585 North
Singleton Avenue, Titusville
321-264-5037
7:30am-8:30am
11:30am-12:30pm |
Walter Butler Community Center
4201 North Cocoa Boulevard,
Cocoa
321-433-4448
7:00am-9:00am
11:00am-12:00pm | Cocoa West
Community Center
230 South Burnett Road, Cocoa
321-633-1987
7:30am-8:30am
11:30am-12:30pm |
Joe Lee Smith Community Center
419 Washington Avenue, Cocoa
321-633-1872
7:00am-8:00am
11:00am-12:00pm | McLarty Park
Community Center
790 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge
321-633-1870
7:30am-8:30am
11:30am-12:30pm | Travis Park Community
Center
2003 Michigan Avenue, Cocoa
321-633-1871
7:30am-8:30am
11:45am-12:45pm |
Woody Simpson
Community Center
1590 Schoolhouse Street, Merritt Island
321-455-1379
7:30am-8:30am
11:30am-12:30pm | Max K Rhodes Community
Center
3410 Flanagan Avenue, West Melbourne
321-952-3215
7:30am-8:30am
11:30am-12:30pm | South Mainland Community
Center
3700 Allen Avenue, Micco
772-663-8748
8:00am-9:00am
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Meals are served Monday - Friday throughout the dates indicated. No meal
service on 4th of July.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its
Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA
programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex,
religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior
civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons
with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information
(e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the
Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of
hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at
(800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other
than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at
any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866)
632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil
Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
- fax: (202)
690-7442; or
- email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
May 7, 2019
Port St. John Boat Ramp Is Now Open
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - The Port St. John Boat Ramp located at 6650 North Cocoa Blvd./U.S.
1, has officially reopened, and ahead of schedule. The ramp, closed due to safety concerns
after receiving substantial damage from Hurricane Irma in 2017, was targeted last week to
reopen on Wednesday, May 8. Repairs to the boat ramp started with the removal of
preexisting structures including the concrete sidewalk, docks, piles, and broken asphalt.
New construction consisted of three new wooden fixed docks, a new concrete pedestrian
ramp, 100' sea wall, 60' new aluminum sheet pile bulkhead to replace a portion of the
existing wooden bulkhead, fill placement and grading installation of native plants (cod
grass), new concrete sidewalk, replacement of damaged parking stalls, resealing of
existing asphalt parking lot, and the application of pavement striping.
The Port St.
John Boat Ramp provides access for watching wildlife, fishing, and viewing launches along
the Indian River.
Completion of the Port St. John Boat Ramp marks the 11th of 20
hurricane-related park repairs/rebuilds underway as part of a $12 million hurricane
recovery effort.
May 3, 2019
Port St. John Boat Ramp to Reopen May 8
Brevard County, FL. - The Port St. John Boat Ramp located at 6650 North Cocoa Blvd./U.S.
1, will reopen on Wednesday, May 8. The ramp was closed due to safety concerns after
receiving substantial damage from Hurricane Irma in 2017. Repairs to the boat ramp
started with the removal of preexisting structures including the concrete sidewalk, docks,
piles, and broken asphalt.
New construction consisted of three new wooden fixed docks,
a new concrete pedestrian ramp, 100' sea wall, 60' new aluminum sheet pile bulkhead to
replace a portion of the existing wooden bulkhead, fill placement and grading installation
of native plants (cod grass), new concrete sidewalk, replacement of damaged parking
stalls, resealing of existing asphalt parking lot, and the application of pavement
striping.
The Port St. John Boat Ramp provides access for watching wildlife, fishing,
and viewing launches along the Indian River.
Completion of the Port St. John Boat Ramp
marks the 11th of 20 hurricane-related park repairs/rebuilds underway as part of a $12
million hurricane recovery effort.
May 1, 2019
North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation meets May 9
TITUSVILLE, FL. — The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 9. The meeting will be held in the Brevard
Room at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to attend. The
Brevard Room is located in a building on the North side of the parking lot behind the
Brevard County Government Center. For questions please call Jeff Davis Jr. at (321)
264-5105.
If a person desires to
appeal any decision made by this commission with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based. Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the Americans and
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
an interpreter to participate in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North
Area no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis Jr. at (321)
264-5105.
April 26, 2019
Members Sought for Port St. John Small Area Study Committee
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- District 1 Commissioner Rita Pritchett is looking for residents of
Port St. John who would like to serve as a member of the Port St. John Small Area Study
Committee. If interested, please send your resume to d1.commissioner@brevardfl.gov.
For questions or further information please call our office at (321) 607-6901.
April 22, 2019
Dual 'Push In' Ceremonies Planned for Brevard County Fire Rescue
Stations
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Two new fire trucks will be officially placed into service during
traditional 'Push In' ceremonies set for Friday, April 26. Brevard County Fire Rescue Fire
Station 44, 3780 W. King St, in Cocoa, will hold a ceremony from 1-3 p.m. and the Brevard
County Fire Rescue Station 29, 3950 Canaveral Groves Blvd, in Cocoa, ceremony will take
place from 3-4:40 p.m. Brevard County Fire Rescue Chief Mark Schollmeyer said a 'Push
In' is a long-standing tradition that dates back to when fire departments used horse-drawn
pumpers for firefighting. Horses that were commissioned, or placed into service, would be
washed down (with water from the retiring pumper's tank) along with the pumper they
pulled. Once wet down and dried, the pumper was pushed into the station by hand because
the horses could not back up with the apparatus attached. The community, neighboring
departments and elected officials would attend these ceremonies whenever a community
purchased new apparatus or horses."
The new vehicles for both stations is a
pumper/tender truck that includes a 1,500-gallon water tank and a Foam Pro Class A Foam
system with 20-gallon foam tank.
"These new engines will assist with providing there
residents of West Cocoa and Canaveral Groves with increased fire protection capabilities
through increased firefighting capacity," said Schollmeyer.
Modern fire service has
rapidly progressed in terms of technology and operating procedures, Schollmeyer said.
"So rapidly, in fact, that we often forget how and why we do what we do," he said.
"Keeping traditions alive, such as the 'Push In'ceremony, gives us an opportunity to bring
together family and friends and rekindle history of our fire service and further instill a
sense of pride throughout the organization."
April 22, 2019
Beach Rental and Food Services Concessionaire Sought for Lori Wilson
Park in Cocoa Beach
Brevard County, FL. - Brevard County Parks and Recreation Central Area Parks Operations is
seeking a beach rental and food services concessionaire to operate at Lori Wilson Park,
1500 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. The food services concessionaire would
offer food items for sale to the general public such as snack, drinks, hot dogs, burgers,
pizza and/or other similar concession items.* The beach rental concessionaire would offer
rental items for the general public such as beach umbrellas, beach chairs, surf boards,
and/or other similar rental items. Lori Wilson Park is open to patrons from dawn to dusk
seven days a week. If you would like to be considered you must submit the following,
in writing, to Brevard County Parks and Recreation-Central Area Parks Operations, 840
Forrest Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922 or email submissions to terry.lane@brevardfl.gov.
- A written introduction about and your business with all details of your
operation. Include photos of your operations, equipment, vehicles and products.
- Copy of your menu/rental items with pricing and intended hours of operations.
- Copy of current occupational state and county business licenses, health department
permits, insurance certificate and Florida driver's license.
- FL Department of
Revenue DR-11 and DR-13.
A contract will be awarded based on the following: variety of menu items/rental items cost
of items, proposed financial arrangement, current valid licenses, certificates and
permits, flexibility and dependability in meeting public demand, and the completeness of
the written introduction. Water, sewage, and electricity will not be provided by Brevard
County Parks and Recreation. You must also include a statement that you will be able to
operate at this location without the use of Styrofoam products. The desired financial
arrangement is a flat rate per month payable to Brevard County Parks and Recreation
Central Area Parks Operations and will be agreed upon before a concessionaire is
officially approved. Monthly payments will be due on the 1st business day of every month.
Applicants must provide Parks and Recreation with their own written proposal for the
monthly rate as a starting point of discussion. A copy of a current insurance certificate
will be required when the bid is awarded naming Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners as additional insured. The concessionaire and all employees/volunteers will
be subject to a high level (Level I) background check per Brevard County AO-05, Background
Investigation Checks.
All responses must be received at Central Area Parks Operations
by close of business on Friday, May 10, and include all the required documentation named
above.
*Certain items that are difficult to clean or remove or may cause injury are
not acceptable such as gum, sunflower seeds, and glass container items.
Contact Terry
Lane, Central Area Parks Operations Manager, (321) 633-1874, terry.lane@brevardfl.gov, for
any questions.
March 27, 2019
Brevard Delivers, Brevard County's Quarterly Report, Now Available
Brevard County, FL. -- Brevard Delivers, Brevard County Government's quarterly newsletter,
is now available. The newsletter can be found at this link:
http://www.brevardfl.gov/brevarddelivers
March 27, 2019
North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation meets April 11
TITUSVILLE, FL. — The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 11. The meeting will be
held in the Brevard Room at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to
attend. The Brevard Room is located in a building on the North side of the parking lot
behind the Brevard County Government Center. For questions please call Jeff Davis Jr. at
(321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need
a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. Section
286.0105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the Americans and Disabilities
Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter
to participate in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North Area no later
than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
March 12, 2019
EEL Program Qualifying Committee meets March 19
Brevard County, FL. - A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Qualifying Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners will
be held from 3 - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, in the Parks and Recreation Department
Administrative Conference Room, 2724 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building B, Room 203, Viera,
Florida. The purpose of this meeting is to review applications for volunteer positions
on the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's Selection and Management Committee.
Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or
Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this
board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, wich record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in
the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later
than 48 hours prior to the meeting at 321-255-4466.
March 12, 2019
EEL Program Qualifying Committee meets March 19
Brevard County, FL. - A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Qualifying Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners will
be held from 3 - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, in the Parks and Recreation Department
Administrative Conference Room, 2724 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building B, Room 203, Viera,
Florida. The purpose of this meeting is to review applications for volunteer positions
on the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's Selection and Management Committee.
Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or
Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this
board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, wich record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in
the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later
than 48 hours prior to the meeting at 321-255-4466.
February 4, 2019
Brevard Ocean Rescue Hosting Flexible Lifeguard Tryouts through Feb.
9
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- Brevard County Ocean Rescue is hosting flexible tryouts for
seasonal lifeguards through Feb. 9. Those hired on as ocean lifeguards will work from
February to October for the 2019 year.
Those wishing to try out need to schedule a
time by emailing FR_oradmin@brevardcounty.us. No lifeguarding experience is necessary, but
candidates must be over the age of 16 and possess strong swimming skills. All candidates
must bring a valid driver's license, Social Security card, appropriate swim attire, a
towel and running shoes.
Candidates will be required to swim 500 meters in less than
10 minutes, complete a 1-mile run on a track in less than 10 minutes and perform a
physical agility test that includes push-ups.
If selected, completion of the hiring
process is dependent on the candidate's ability to pass a background test and successful
completion of Ocean Rescue's paid training academy. The starting pay for ocean lifeguards
is $10.39/hour.
Lifeguard Academy Class Dates for candidates selected (Must attend all
dates):
February: 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, and 24
March: 2 and 3
(Subject to
Change)
For additional information on the tryouts and Brevard County Ocean Rescue,
please visit the department's page at www.brevardfl.gov/FireRescue/OceanServices. You can
also contact Ocean Rescue staff at (321) 633-2056 or email at fr_oradmin@brevardcounty.us.
March 1, 2019
BCFR to Receive 174 Pet Oxygen Masks Through Project Breathe
Rockledge, Fla -- Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) is pleased to announce the donation of
174 Pet Masks. The donated masks will be used by our BCFR crews to treat our furry family
members suffering from smoke inhalation during a fire event. The generous donation from
Invisible Fence and our partners from local veterinary hospitals and their doctors will be
made at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 4, at BCFR Administration offices, 1040 S. Florida Ave,
Rockledge, Florida, 32955. Each year, it's estimated more than 40,000 pets die in
fires, mainly due to smoke inhalation. The reality is, in most cases first responders lack
the equipment to resuscitate and save these animals.
"Programs like Project Breathe
are addressing the issue, by providing us this generous donation our agency will be better
equipped to help and treat your furry family members if the need ever arises." - Fire
Chief Mark Schollmeyer
This donation will allow for all BCFR units to be equipped with
a Pet Mask kit, each containing three sizes, and ultimately aid and enhance BCFR's
response to all victims on the scene of fire incidents.
February 27, 2019
EEL Program to hold Selection/Management and Procedures Meeting
March 6
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Progam's
Selection and Management Committee, and Procedures Committee established by the Brevard
County Board of County Commissioners, will be held from 2:45 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 6, at the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to
attend. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an annual joint meeting of both
groups for a review of the Program's operations. Any questions regarding this meeting
should be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a
person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as
appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a
person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense,
which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,F.S.,
persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should
contact Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, at 255-4466.
February 25, 2019
EEL Program Selection and Management Committee Meets March 6
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 1 - 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, at the EEL Program
Office, 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend. The Selection and
Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee to the County
Commissioners on all issues involving the EEL Program nature sanctuary network in Brevard
County.
Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321)
255-4466 or Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made
by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered
at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that,
for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence
upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any
interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at (321) 255-4466.
February 19, 2019
Volunteer Scientist Sought by County Commission for EEL Program
Advisory Committee
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program
is seeking volunteers to serve on the Selection and Management Advisory Committee. The
committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee to the County Commission on
all issues involving the management of environmentally endangered lands acquired under the
EEL Program. The Environmentally Endangered Lands Program was initially created by
Brevard County voters in a 1990 referendum. The Program was established to provide a
funding mechanism for the long-term management of a nature sanctuary network in Brevard
County.
Applicant qualifications:
- Two-year appointment.
- Four year
post secondary academic degree (B.S. or equivalent) or a minimum of 6 years of
demonstrated professional expertise in biological or environmental sciences.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Brevard County Ecosystems and conservation land management
techniques.
- Residency in Brevard County.
Interested individuals may
obtain a Committee Membership Application on the EEL website at the following link
https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram and submit the application along with their resume to
the EEL Program Office at 91 East Drive, Melbourne, FL 32904. Attention Mike Knight,
321-255-4466. Or via email at mike.knight@brevardfl.gov. The deadline forsubmissions
is Tuesday, March 5.
For additional information on committee responsibilities see the
EEL Land Acquisition Manual at the following link:
https://www.brevardfl.gov/docs/default-source/eel-documents/eel-program-land-acquisition-
manual.pdf?sfvrsn=4
February 15, 2019
Presentation to Focus on Turkey Creek/IRL Nutrient Reduction
Measures
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Brevard Marine Advisory Council (BMAC) will host an information
presentation by the St. John's River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and the Melbourne
Tillman Water Control District (MTWCD) on recent nutrient reduction measures associated
with Turkey Creek and the Indian River Lagoon. The presentation will be during the
regularly scheduled BMAC meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Space Coast
Conference Room at the Viera Government Center, Building C, Second Floor, 2725 Judge Fran
Jamieson Way, Viera, 32940.
Bill Tredik, initiative leader with SJRWMD, will give an
update on completion of Phase I of the C1 Canal Rediversion and how it is helping reduce
the nutrients discharged into Turkey Creek and the lagoon. Tredik will also talk about
SJRWMD's plans for Phase II of the C1 Diversion Program.
Mike McCabe, district
engineer at the MTWCD, will provide an update on new equipment and procedures for
controlling aquatic weeds in the major C1 Canal and its contributing canals. McCabe will
have videos of a new mechanical harvester in action.
These presentations will show the
progress being made to reduce the nutrient load and accumulations of muck that are
potentially associated with the C1 Canal and nutrient loading to the lagoon and Turkey
Creek.
January 29, 2019
EEL Program Selection and Management Committee to visit Scottsmoor
Flatwoods Sanctuary West Feb. 3
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - The Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's Selection and
Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners,
will be visiting Scottsmoor Flatwoods Sanctuary West from 9 a.m. - noon on Sunday, Feb. 3.
The public is welcome to attend. Participants will be meeting at the Rail Trail parking
area at the intersection of Aurantia Road and Blounts Ridge Road in Mims. From Aurantia
Road, pass under the I-95 overpass and turn right on Blounts Ridge Road. The trail parking
is immediately on the left. The purpose of this site visit is to receive a tour of
publicly-held conservation lands to assess ecological management accomplishments. Please
RSVP no later than noon on Friday, Feb. 1.
For further questions regarding this
meeting or to RSVP please contact Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or email
Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this
board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in
the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later
than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
January 29, 2019
EEL Program Selection and Management Committee Meets Feb. 6
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 1 - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the EEL Program
Office, 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend. The Selection and
Management Committee serves as an expert scientific advisory committee to the County
Commissioners on all issues involving the EEL Program nature sanctuary network in Brevard
County.
Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321)
255-4466 or Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made
by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered
at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that,
for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence
upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any
interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at (321) 255-4466.
January 26, 2019
Brevard Ocean Rescue to Host Lifeguard Tryouts on Feb.2
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- Brevard County Ocean Rescue will host tryouts for seasonal
lifeguards on Feb. 2. Those hired on as ocean lifeguards will work from February to
October for the 2019 year.
Those trying out should meet at Rockledge High School's
swimming pool, 220 Raider Rd, no later than 7 a.m. Candidates will not be permitted to
test if they are late. While no lifeguarding experience is necessary, candidates must be
over the age of 16, and possess strong swimming skills. All candidates must bring a valid
driver's license, Social Security card, appropriate swim attire, a towel and running
shoes.
Candidates will be required to swim 500 meters in less than 10 minutes,
complete a 1-mile run on a track in less than 10 minutes and perform a physical agility
test that includes push-ups. Advanced registration is not required; however applicants are
reminded that testing will begin promptly and anyone arriving after testing begins will
not be permitted to try out.
If selected, completion of the hiring process is
dependent on the candidate's ability to pass a background test and successful completion
of Ocean Rescue's paid training academy. The starting pay for ocean lifeguards is
$10.39/hour.
Lifeguard Academy Class Dates for candidates selected Feb. 2 (Must attend
all dates):
February: 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, and 24
March: 2 and 3
(Subject to
Change)
For additional information on the tryouts and Brevard County Ocean Rescue,
please visit the department's page at www.brevardfl.gov/FireRescue/OceanServices. You can
also contact Ocean Rescue staff at (321) 633-2056 or email at fr_oradmin@brevardcounty.us.
January 23, 2019
North Brevard Commmission on Parks and Recreation meets Feb. 14
Titusville, FL. - The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its next
monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14. The meeting will be held in the Brevard
Room at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to attend. The
Brevard Room is located in the building on the north side of the parking lot behind the
Brevard County Government Center North. For questions, call Jeff Davis at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of this
proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of this proceeding is made, at his or her own expense, which record includes
testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal us to be based . Section 286.105,
Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter in the proceeding
should notice Parks and Recreation North Area no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting
by contacting Jeff Davis Jr. at (321)264-5105.
January 18, 2019
8th Annual Pioneer Day Festival Celebrates Merritt Island History on
Feb. 9
Merritt Island, FL. -- The 8th Annual Pioneer Day Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area and St. Luke's
Episcopal Church located at 5555 & 6195 North Tropical Trail on Merritt Island. This
festival will celebrate the early settlers of Merritt Island at two of their historic
sites. Guests will be taken back in history through art, music, food, presentations,
archaeology, and nature. This family friendly day includes activities from past
festivals as well as new attractions. Parking is available at both locations for a
suggested donation of $1 with free shuttle service between the two venues.
Events at Sams House and Cabin include:
- Florida living history demonstrations and educational exhibits include archaeology
and anthropology, historic reenactors, encampments with artifacts on display, and spinning
wool demonstrations.
- Live music throughout the day by Celery City String Band,
Chris Kahl, Pine Trio and more
- A pioneer parade through the grounds at 10:45
a.m., led by drum and fife, of those dressed in period attire
- Local exhibitors
from the Florida Historical Society, Florida Public Archaeology Network, Field Manor,
Space Coast Spinsters, and many others
- Crafts Fair and Farmer's Market vendors
such as The Green Marketplace, Mrs. Mango and Company, Spade and Trowel Garden Club, and
others
- Pine Island guided nature trail hikes throughout the day
- 1875
Sams Cabin pioneer history exhibits and gift shop
- 1888 Sams House exhibit
featuring education and antiques on display (John Sams was the first Superintendent of
Brevard's public schools)
- Children's crafts and games such as cow milking, rope
tossing, and corn husk dolls
- Pine Island Preservation Society tent with vintage
pins, doilies, pioneer bonnets, hiking sticks, nature-themed t-shirts, note cards,
postcards and gifts for sale
- Food trucks
The Sams House at Pine Island is a historical complex owned and operated by the Brevard
County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program. The 1875 Sams Cabin onsite is the oldest
standing home in Brevard County. A larger 1888 two-story home is also onsite. John Sams, a
citrus-grower and the first Superintendent of Brevard County Schools, built both houses.
The Center is located at 6195 N. Tropical Trail, 1/2 mile west of SR 3 and 5 miles
north of SR 528. For information please call, (321) 449-4720 or visit
https://www.facebook.com/samshousepineisland.
Events at St. Luke's Church
include:
- St. Luke's Cemetery Tour - "An Archaeologist's Perspective" - by Molly Thomas at
10:15 a.m.
- "St. Luke's Chapel: A Gem of Carpenter Gothic Architecture"
(presented in the historic chapel) at 11 a.m.
- St. Luke's Cemetery Tour -
"Founding Families" at 11:30 a.m.
- "Pioneer Music" - played in the historic
chapel at noon
- Homemade soups ($5) offered at noon
- Cemetery Stroll -
meet many of the historic figures found in this early Merritt Island cemetery at 12:30 - 2
p.m.
- "Rebuilt and Remade: Florida citrus in the early 20th century" at 2 p.m.
- St. Luke's Cemetery Tour - "Through the Ages" at 2:30 p.m.
This year St. Luke's is offering an array of topics. Visitors can learn about the
architecture of St. Luke's historic chapel built in 1889. This chapel is an outstanding
example of Carpenter Gothic architecture, a uniquely American architecture. During the
presentation of "Rebuilt and Remade: Florida citrus in the early 20th century", the
audience will learn more about the heyday of the citrus groves in Florida, from its
mechanization to the rise and fall of the cooperatives and the influence of African
Americans in Florida citrus. Also available are guided cemetery tours, each with a unique
theme. In addition to the tours St. Luke's will also conduct a Cemetery Stroll from 12:30
- 2 p.m., where volunteers dressed in period attire talk about life in their day. Some of
the volunteers are Sams' family descendants. The historic chapel onsite was built in
1888 with the help of Sams, LaRoche, and Porcher families. Many early pioneers, including
John Sams, are buried in the church's cemetery.
The church is located at 5555 N.
Tropical Trail, just 1.1 miles south of Sams House at Pine Island. For information please
call (321) 452-5260 or visit http://www.stlukesmi.org.
For more information regarding
this event please visit: www.mipioneerday.com and www.facebook.com/pioneerdaymerrittisland.
January 14, 2019
EEL Program Procedures Committee meets Jan. 17
Brevard County, FL. - A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Procedures Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners will
be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, at the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive in
Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to review
policies and procedures of the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.
Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466
or Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by
this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for
such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any
interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at
(321)255-4466.
December 21, 2018
Brevard Ocean Rescue to Host Lifeguard Tryouts on Jan. 5
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- Brevard County Ocean Rescue will host tryouts for seasonal
lifeguards on Jan. 5. Ocean Rescue is looking to fill 50 positions. Those hired on as
ocean lifeguards will work from March to October for the 2019 year.
Those trying out
should meet at Rockledge High School's swimming pool, 220 Raider Rd, no later than 7 a.m.
Candidates will not be permitted to test if they are late. While no lifeguarding
experience is necessary, candidates must be over the age of 16 by Jan. 15, and possess
strong swimming skills. All candidates must bring a valid driver's license, Social
Security card, appropriate swim attire, a towel and running shoes.
Candidates will be
required to swim 500 meters in less than 10 minutes, complete a 1-mile run on a track in
less than 10 minutes and perform a physical agility test that includes push-ups. Advanced
registration is not required; however applicants are reminded that testing will begin
promptly and anyone arriving after testing begins will not be permitted to try out.
If
selected, completion of the hiring process is dependent on the candidate's ability to pass
a background test and successful completion of Ocean Rescue's paid training academy. The
starting pay for ocean lifeguards is $10.39/hour.
Lifeguard Academy Class Dates for
candidates selected Jan. 5 (Must attend all dates): January: 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, and 27
(Subject to Change)
For additional information on the tryouts and Brevard County Ocean
Rescue, please visit the department's page at www.brevardfl.gov/FireRescue/OceanServices.
You can also contact Ocean Rescue staff at (321) 633-2056 or email at
fr_oradmin@brevardcounty.us.
December 17, 2018
Brevard Delivers, Brevard County's Quarterly Report, Now
Available
Brevard County, FL. – Brevard Delivers, Brevard County's Quarterly Report, Now
Available Brevard County, FL. -- Brevard Delivers, Brevard County Government's quarterly
newsletter, is now available. The newsletter can be found at this link: http://www.brevardfl.gov/brevarddelivers
December 7, 2018
Commissioner Curt Smith Appointed to Central Florida Expressway
Authority
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – Commissioner Curt Smith, who represents District 4 on the
Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, has been appointed to the Central Florida
Expressway Authority to represent Brevard citizens' interest on future transportation
needs in the region. Smith received the appointment from County Commission Chairman
Kristine Isnardi. His first CFX meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in
Orlando. The CFX, established in 2014, is a toll-funded organization responsible for
transportation planning in a region that includes Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola and
Seminole counties.
"I am deeply honored and extremely excited to be representing
Brevard County on the Central Florida Expressway Authority," Smith said.
In November,
Smith was re-elected to his second four-year term on the five-member Board of County
Commissioners. District 4 includes all or part of Indian Harbour Beach, Melbourne, Palm
Shores, Rockledge and Satellite Beach, as well as sections of unincorporated Brevard,
including Suntree and Viera.
One of the major accomplishments in Smith's first term in
office included getting Brevard County represented on the CFX. While serving as chairman
of the Brevard Board of County Commissioners, Smith presented his case in 2017 for
Brevard's inclusion to the Authority. The CFX heard his proposal and voted unanimously to
accept Brevard as its newest member.
Smith's appointment to the CFX is for a one-year
term.
December 3, 2018
Brevard County Seeks Citizen Input Through 'Speak Up Brevard'
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Once again it's time to "Speak Up Brevard." In
an effort to provide a formal process for citizens to submit recommendations to Brevard
County Government, and as a result of charter amendment, Brevard County is implementing a
web-based application called "Speak Up Brevard."
The online form will be available
through Jan. 1, 2019, at www.brevardfl.gov. It allows citizens to submit ideas which would
assist county government in conserving energy, saving costs, eliminating duplication,
generating revenue, increasing productivity, or preventing waste. A hard-copy version of
the form may also be submitted, and is available through the County Manager's office.
The process requires submissions to meet a deadline of Jan. 1, after which the County
Manager's office has 45 days to evaluate and comment on the recommendation, and then
forward it to the Board of County Commissioners for review. The Board of County
Commissioner must take a final vote to either approve, reject, or revise and accept the
recommendation within 120 days. The sponsor of the recommendation will be given at least a
week's notice prior to it being heard and voted on by the Board. A listing of all
recommendations, including disposition, will be posted on the County website.
Visit www.brevardfl.gov, click on the Government tab and then, in
the category labeled "Provide Feedback," recommendations can be posted under the heading
"Speak Up Brevard."
November 27, 2018
Road Closings Announced for Dec. 1 Mims Christmas Parade
MIMS, FL. -- U.S. 1 northbound and southbound, from Parrish Road to Kelly Road in Mims,
will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 1, for the Mims Christmas Parade.
The parade route is south on U.S. 1 from Mims Elementary School to Parker Street. Line
up and check-in is on Broadway at the back gate of Mims Elementary. Only access to
Broadway will be north from Highway 46. Broadway will be one-way from 7 a.m. to noon.
Detour signs will be posted.
November 5, 2018
Brevard County Seasonal Lifeguard Towers Close; 5 Year-round Towers
Maintain Operations
Brevard, Fla. -- Brevard County Ocean Rescue has announced that the county's seasonal
lifeguard towers closed Sunday, October 28. The County's 5 year-round towers will remain
in operation until the Spring. Brevard County Ocean Rescue is reminding bathers and
beachgoers to call 911 in the event of any emergency occurring on Brevard County's
beaches, when lifeguards are not present. Additionally, Ocean Rescue asks visitors to our
beaches to always keep the below water safety tips in mind:
- Never swim alone
- Swim near a lifeguard on- duty when possibly
- Check in with the lifeguard
before going into the water for ocean conditions and/or hazard
- Practice good
judgment. Swim and surf within your abilities
- Listen to all lifeguard warnings
and announcements
For more information regarding Brevard County's Beached or for water safety information,
visit: http://www.brevardcounty.us/FireRescue/BeachSafety
October 26, 2018
Red Tide: Volunteers Asked to Help Keep Brevard Beautiful's Beach
Cleanup Effort
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Volunteers who are helping Keep Brevard Beautiful rid county
beaches of dead fish that was ashore as a result toxic red tide algae are being heralded
for their cleanup efforts, but the best intentions of others have created a new concern
that came to light on Friday. Some beachgoers are collecting fish and then leaving
them in plastic bags in areas that are nowhere near the dumpsters used by Keep Brevard
Beautiful (KBB) in its daily cleanup mission. That means those bags of dead fish sit on
the beach in the hot sun or eventually wash out into the ocean with the tide. Random bags
of fish have begun showing up along the beach. Keep Brevard Beautiful and Brevard County
Natural Resources are asking anyone who wants to voluntarily participate in the cleanup
effort to work with KBB and its volunteers.
"Peoples' hearts are in it, and we greatly
appreciate it," said Bryan Bobbitt, deputy executive director for KBB. "We've got a lot of
sites and we're hoping those who want to help will work with us."
KBB, which has
contracted with the County for beach cleanup, is seeking volunteers for cleanups scheduled
Saturday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. starting in Bon Steel Park, 8455 A1A, Melbourne Beach, then
moving to Spessard Holland South Beach Park, 2525 Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach. KBB
provides all of the supplies, including face masks, gloves, shovels and bags, but asks
cleanup volunteers to be prepared by wearing appropriate clothing for a cleanup that
involves dead fish.
To Contact Keep Brevard Beautiful, please call (321) 631-0501.
Red tide is commonly used to describe a higher-than-normal concentration of microscopic
algae. Brevard County Government's Natural Resources Management Department, in
coordination with FWC, continues to collect water samples to detect algae elevation levels
of red tide along Brevard County beaches. All beach areas remain open, but beachgoers are
advised to heed warnings posted at beach areas, especially if they feel their health may
be at risk.
The Florida Department of Health has posted answers to frequently asked
questions about red tide and its health risks at this link:
http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/aquatic-toxins/red-tide.html.
Information can also be found at this FWC link:
http://www.myfwc.com/research/redtide/contact/. To report a fish kill, call the FWC Fish
Kill Hotline: 1-800-636-0511.
VISIT FLORIDA provides visitors up-to-date beach
condition reports here: http://myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/ and visitbeaches.org.
Also, for a VISIT FLORIDA red tide FAQ, including seafood safety information, visit
https://www.visitflorida.org/resources/crisis-preparation/red-tide-information.
October 24, 2018
Keep brevard Beautiful: Volunteers Sought for Red Tide-Related Beach
Cleanup
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Volunteers are sought at three South Beach locations where Keep
Brevard Beautiful will be working Thursday (Oct. 25) morning to rid the beaches of dead
fish that have washed ashore as a result of red tide algae. South Beaches have
experienced some of the worst fish kills related to the toxic algae that has littered
beaches all over the state with dead fish, and posed health-related conditions for
beachgoers that range from irritated throats, eyes and noses to more serious conditions
for people with chronic respiratory problems. Red tide first began showing up in water
tests off the county's shoreline last week.
Thursday morning, Keep Brevard Beautiful,
which has contracted with the County for beach cleanup related to red tide, will be at
three locations and is asking for assistance from willing volunteers. Keep Brevard
Beautiful provides all of the supplies, including face masks, gloves, shovels and bags,
but asks cleanup volunteers to be prepared by wearing appropriate clothing for a cleanup
that involves dead fish.
The cleanup begins at 9 a.m. at these locations:
Spessard Holland South Beach Park
2545 Highway A1A
Melbourne Beach, FL
32951
Juan Ponce de Leon Landing
4005 Highway A1A
Melbourne
Beach, FL 32951
Howard E. Futch Park at Paradise Beach
2301 N.
Highway A1A
Melbourne, Fl. 32903
Red tide is commonly used to describe a
higher-than-normal concentration of microscopic algae. Brevard County Government's Natural
Resources Management Department, in coordination with FWC, continues to collect water
samples to detect algae elevation levels of red tide along Brevard County beaches. All
beach areas remain open, but beachgoers are advised to heed warnings posted at beach
areas, especially if they feel their health may be at risk.
The Florida Department of
Health has posted answers to frequently asked questions about red tide and its health
risks at this link:
http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/aquatic-toxins/red-tide.html.
Information can also be found at this FWC link:
http://www.myfwc.com/research/redtide/contact/. To report a fish kill, call the FWC Fish
Kill Hotline: 1-800-636-0511.
VISIT FLORIDA provides visitors up-to-date beach
condition reports here: http://myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/ and visitbeaches.org.
Also, for a VISIT FLORIDA red tide FAQ, including seafood safety information, visit
https://www.visitflorida.org/resources/crisis-preparation/red-tide-information.
To
Contact Keep Brevard Beautiful, please call (321) 631-0501.
October 24, 2018
EEL Program Selection & Management Committee to Visit Fox Lake
Sanctuary Nov. 10
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's Selection and
Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners,
will be visiting Fox Lake Sanctuary on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m.- noon. The public is
welcome to attend. Participants will be meeting at 4400 Fox Lake Road in Titusville.
The purpose of this site visit is to receive a tour of publicly held conservation lands to
assess ecological management accomplishments. Please RSVP no later than noon on Friday,
Nov. 9.
For further questions regarding this meeting or to RSVP please contact Laura
Clark at (321) 255-4466 or email Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this board,
agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which an
such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S.
persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should
contact Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to
the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
October 23, 2018
Enchanted Forest Sanctuary to Hold 3rd Annual Harvest Festival Nov.
3
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - Celebrate autumn at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary during our 3rd
annual Harvest Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3. During this free event,
guests are invited to enjoy guided hikes, hay rides, special presentations, meet bats,
reptiles and other Florida wildlife, explore environmental exhibitors, listen to live
music, and much more. Harvest Festival will feature many children's activities, including
face painting, hands-on activities exploring forest animals and autumn, nature crafts, and
more.
Live music will be provided by The Freightliners Bluegrass band.
Local
vendors include The Organic Elephant: Organic Produce, Kona Ice, Jersey Girl Super Foods,
and Chicken Waffle Grill.
For more events or information on the Enchanted Forest
Sanctuary and the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, visit www.EELBrevard.com or
call (321) 264-5185.
The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary is located at 444 Columbia Blvd.,
Titusville, FL. 32780.
October 22, 2018
North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Meets Nov. 8
TITUSVILLE, FL. -- The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its next
monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. The meeting will be held in the Brevard Room
at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to attend. The Brevard
Room is located in a building on the North side of the parking lot behind the Brevard
County Government Center. For questions please call Jeff Davis Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any
decision made by this commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or
hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes,
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at
his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such
appeal is to be based. Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the Americans and
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
an interpreter to participate in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North
Area no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis Jr. at (321)
264-5105.
October 19, 2018
EEL Program Recreation and Education Advisory Committee Meets Nov.
8
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Recreation and Education Advisory Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of
County Commissioners, will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov 8, at the EEL Program
Office, 91 East Drive, in Melbourne. The public is welcome to attend. The purpose of
this meeting is to review proposed recommendations for public access, passive recreation
and environmental education plans on EEL Program managed conservation lands.
Any
questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or
Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
IIf a person desires to
appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect
to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of
this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes
testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to
participate in the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative
Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at (321) 255-4466.
October 17, 2018
Beachgoers: Heed Precautions After Confirmed Red Tide Conditions
Along Portions of Brevard Shoreline
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Beachgoers in southern areas of Brevard County are advised to take
precautions following confirmation Wednesday of red tide conditions that have tested at a
high level in Satellite Beach and been detected at medium to lower levels along other
beaches in the southern part of the county, according to tests results released by the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC). The Florida Department of Health on
Wednesday issued advisories to warn beachgoers of potential health impacts of red tide.
More information can be found at this link: http://brevard.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2018/10/red-tide-2018-10-17.html.
Red tide is commonly used to describe a higher-than-normal concentration of
microscopic algae in the water that can kill fish and can also cause a variety of
health-related conditions, ranging from eye, nose and throat irritation to more serious
issues for people with chronic respiratory conditions. The current red tide began on the
state's west coast and gradually worked its way south. More recently, the red tide has
moved up the east coast of the state and into Brevard County. Earlier this week, sporadic
sightings of dead fish were reported along with some air quality complaints from
beachgoers.
Brevard County Government's Natural Resources Management Department, in
coordination with FWC, collected water samples to detect for the presence of red tide on
Tuesday, Oct. 16, along Brevard County beaches. Testing locations included Juan Ponce de
Leon Park in south Melbourne Beach, Nance Park in Indialantic, Pelican Park in Satellite
Beach and Murkshe Park in Cocoa Beach.
Test results on Wednesday indicated medium
levels of red tide off the shoreline in Indialantic (600,450 Karenia brevis cells per
liter) and Melbourne Beach (312.000 at Spessard Holland South and 126,000 at Juan Ponce de
Leon) and at a high level (1.35 million) in Pelican Beach Park in Satellite Beach. Some
test results are still pending in other areas along the beach in Brevard County.
Brevard County Government's Natural Resources Department, along with the Tourist
Development Council (TDC), Florida Department of Health, FWC and the Fish and Wildlife
Research Institute have been monitoring conditions and working on a response plan,
depending on the severity of red tide conditions. Beaches will remain open, though signage
warning of red tide conditions will be posted. Beachgoers who sense respiratory issues
should leave the beach.
The TDC is working with hoteliers and attractions and other
council members to redirect visitors to other beach areas or the numerous other
attractions in the area that can be enjoyed without exposure to the impacts of red tide.
The Florida Department of Health has posted answers to frequently asked questions
about red tide and its health risks at this link: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/aquatic-toxins/red-tide.html.
Information can also be found at this FWC link: http://www.myfwc.com/research/redtide/contact/.
VISIT FLORIDA
provides visitors up-to-date beach condition reports here:
http://myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/ and visitbeaches.org. Also, for a VISIT
FLORIDA red tide FAQ, including seafood safety information, visit
https://www.visitflorida.org/resources/crisis-preparation/red-tide-information.
October 16, 2018 Water Tests For Red Tide Taking Place Along Brevard County's
Beaches
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Water tests conducted Tuesday with Florida Fish and Wildlife
Commission (FWC) and Wildlife Research Institute on a strip of Melbourne Beach at Ponce de
Leon Park will be used to determine whether algae related to red tide has made it into the
waters off Brevard County's southern coastline. It's anticipated test sample results will
be available Wednesday. Brevard County has been monitoring the spread of red tide
which has progressed from the Gulf Coast of Florida to the east coast and gradually, up
the coastline to Indian River County. "Brevard is fortunate that red tides don't make it
up the east coast to Brevard County very often and don't usually last for long here. The
state only adds testing on the east coast when symptoms arise," said Virginia Barker,
Director of Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department.
Natural Resources
staff, however, is also pulling water samples from beaches further north as a proactive
measure.
This week, reports from beachgoers between Sebastian Inlet and Indialantic
have begun to indicate they believe red tide may have reached southern Brevard County.
Coordination efforts were already underway in Brevard County, which has reached out to
other agencies in the event problems associated with red tide, such as fish kills or
health-related issues that could affect beachgoers, were realized here. Some sporadic
reports regarding respiratory issues and minimal sightings of dead fish have been reported
on south beaches since Monday.
Agencies already working with the County include the
Florida Department of Health, FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Keep Brevard
Beautiful and the Tourist Development Council.
According to the Florida Department of
Health, breaking waves can cause red tide-related toxins to become mixed with airborne sea
spray, creating problems for beachgoers, including eye, nose and throat irritation.
Symptoms will likely subside once a person leaves the beach area, but people with chronic
respiratory conditions like asthma or lung disease are advised to avoid areas with active
red tides. Brevard County Fire Rescue Ocean Rescue, which has lifeguards stationed along
the beach, has reported receiving some complaints from beachgoers, but beaches remain
open.
The Department of Health has posted answers to frequently asked questions about
red tide and its health risks at this link:
http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/aquatic-toxins/red-tide.html.
Information can also be found at this FWC link:
http://www.myfwc.com/research/redtide/contact/.
October 11, 2018
Brevard County Emergency Management Officials Join Michael Recovery
Efforts
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard County Emergency Management Director Kimberly Prosser and
Emergency Management Planning Coordinator Kate Dean were deployed to the Florida Panhandle
on Thursday as part of a six-member Emergency Operations Center support team in the
aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Prosser and Dean are working with directors from Polk
County and Flagler County emergency management offices and their staffs as the recovery
begins from the Category 4 hurricane that made landfall on Wednesday. The effort is part
of a statewide mutual aid agreement.
"This was a devastating hurricane and the
recovery could take years," Prosser said. "It's important in times of need that we do what
we can to help our fellow citizens get their lives back to normal as soon as possible and
hopefully, if the need ever arises, they would do the same for us."
Other
opportunities for assistance may be available in the days and months ahead. Brevard County
Government has a paid emergency/disaster leave policy that allows employees that meet
certain criteria to volunteer to provide specific kinds of emergency services in state and
national disasters.
"I'm proud that we have employees who are willing and able to
quickly respond and render aid and manpower as part of this recovery effort," County
Manager Frank Abbate said.
Prosser and Dean are prepared for a 14-day deployment
assisting emergency management response and recovery operations in Calhoun County.
October 10, 2018
Pine Island Conservation Area Proposed Public Access Plan Meeting
Oct. 18
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A meeting to review a Proposed Public Access Plan for the
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's Pine Island Conservation Area will be held on
from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Sams' House Management and Education
Center located at 6195 North Tropical Trail on Merritt Island. The purpose of this
meeting is to gather public input from stakeholders and users on a proposed public access
plan for the Pine Island Conservation Area.
Any questions regarding this meeting
should be directed to David DeMeyer at 321-449-4720 or David DeMeyer@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any
decision made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this
proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony
and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in
the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later
than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321)255-4466.
October 10, 2018
EEL Program Procedures Committee Meets Nov. 1
BREVARD COUNTY, FL - A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Procedures Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners,
will be held from 2-4 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 1, at the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive,
in Melbourne. The purpose of this meeting is to review policies and procedures of the
Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.
Any questions regarding this
meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any
decision made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this
proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony
and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in
the proceeding should contact Laura Clark,EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later
than 48 hours prior to the meeting at (321) 255-4466.
October 9, 2018
North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Meets Oct. 11
TITUSVILLE, FL. -- The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its next
monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. The meeting will be held in the Brevard Room
at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to attend. The Brevard
Room is located in a building on the North side of the parking lot behind the Brevard
County Government Center. For questions please call Jeff Davis Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any
decision made by this commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or
hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes,
such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at
his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such
appeal is to be based. Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes. In accordance with the
Americans and Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing
accommodations or an interpreter to participate in the proceeding should notice Parks and
Recreation North Area no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis
Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
October 3, 2018
EEL Program Selection and Management Committee Meets Oct. 5
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, at the EEL Program
Office, 91 East Drive, in Melbourne. The purpose of this meeting is to review lands
under consideration for public acquisition and management by the Brevard County
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.
Any questions regarding this meeting should
be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision
made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding
and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence
upon which any such appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any
interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at (321)
255-4466.
September 6, 2018
North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation Meets on September
13
TITUSVILLE, FL. -- The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its next
monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13. The meeting will be held in
the Brevard Room at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to attend.
The Brevard Room is located in a building on the North side of the parking lot behind
the Brevard County Government Center. For questions please call Jeff Davis Jr. at (321)
264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission with
respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a
record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. Section
286.0105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the Americans and Disabilities
Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter
to participate in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North Area no later
than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
August 7, 2018
Crisis Counseling Assistance Available
for Witnesses of Park Shooting Incident
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. – 2-1-1 Brevard and the Titusville Police
Department will offer crisis counseling assistance to families and witnesses to a shooting
incident that occurred Saturday at Isaac Campbell Park in Titusville.
The shooting
occurred just after 5 p.m. Saturday during a back-to-school rally held at the park. One
person was injured. An estimated 150 people, mostly school-aged children, were at the park
when the incident occurred.
On Tuesday, Brevard County Parks and Recreation worked
with 2-1-1 Brevard and Titusville Police to provide crisis counseling referrals for anyone
at the park on Saturday who is in need of assistance.
Trained specialists are
available 24/7 by dialing 2-1-1, or contact Victim Advocate Michelle Flowers with
Titusville Police Department at 321-567-3941.
August 3, 2018
Barrier Island Groundwater Test Results Register Well Within EPA
Standards
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - Results of water quality samples from four County groundwater wells
on the Barrier Island measure well within Environmental Protect Agency safety standards
for drinking water, according to lab results received Friday by Brevard County's Natural
Resources Management Office. Tests for cancer-causing chemicals were conducted in
County wells located in Satellite Beach and the unincorporated area south of Melbourne
Beach.
"These chemicals are in many household products including Teflon cooking pans,
some food wrappers, stain-resistant clothing, carpet and more, so it's not surprising to
find some in the groundwater. The question is whether the levels are dangerous or
unusually high. To have more information, the County compared groundwater in residential
areas of Satellite Beach to conservation land in the south beaches," said Virginia Barker,
director of Brevard County's Natural Resources Management Department.
The chemicals,
perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), are unregulated. But
science is finding that even at low exposures, these compounds are implicated in some
types of cancer, thyroid defects, immune suppression and pregnancy complications,
according to several scientific studies in recent years.
The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency has yet to set a regulatory limit for the compounds. But in 2016, the
agency lowered its voluntary health advisory from 400 parts per trillion to 70 parts per
trillion, warning that exposure to the chemicals at higher concentrations could be
dangerous.
Some states set guidelines for the compounds at lower levels than the EPA
recommendation. Minnesota, for example, set drinking and groundwater levels at 35 parts
per trillion for PFOA and 27 parts per trillion for PFOS. Added together, this sum of 62
is lower than EPA's total of 70 parts per trillion. The County well results are lower than
the individual Minnesota standards for PFOS and PFOA as well as being lower than the EPA
total standard.
Brevard County's recent groundwater test results were as
follows:
- 26.7 parts per trillion was the highest concentration recorded,
and two samples were pulled from this well to make sure the lab analysis was consistent.
The second sample for this well located at a residential site on the north of DeSoto
Parkway in Satellite Beach was very similar, at 25.8 parts per trillion.
- 18.7
parts per trillion, was recorded from a residential site located on the south side of
DeSoto Parkway.
- 6.3 parts per trillion was the cleanest site, sampled from a
second residential site on the north side of DeSoto Parkway.
- 6.6 parts per
trillion was recorded from a control well in the Coconut Point Preserve area located
several lots south of Publix in the south beaches.
The county paid just over
$3,000 for the tests. Samples were pulled in mid-July from wells that were installed in
June for the purpose of measuring reductions in groundwater pollution that occur as a
result of projects funded by the Save Our Indian River Lagoon sales tax. Applied Ecology
Inc. is the environmental consulting firm that sampled the wells. Pace Analytical Lab in
Minnesota, considered a national center of expertise for measuring these chemicals,
performed the lab analysis. The compounds tested were among 28 chemicals that the EPA
required water systems to test for between 2013 and 2015. Neither Melbourne nor Cocoa's
drinking water systems found any of the chemicals during that testing requirement, EPA
data show.
Brevard County's results will be presented at a community meeting from 2-4
p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at the Satellite Beach Civic Center.
Groundwater is used for
irrigation and sprinkler systems. Brevard County was among local government agencies that
conducted recent well testing on the Barrier Island in response to residents' concerns
over health-related issues, the potential source, contamination levels and exposure risks.
June 21, 2018
Brevard County Government's 2nd Quarter Report Now Available Online
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard Delivers, Brevard County Government's second quarterly
report for 2018, is now available online at http://www.brevardfl.gov/BrevardDelivers.
Brevard Delivers, which is produced through partnership between Brevard County Government
and Space Coast Advertising, focuses on County projects and initiatives that were
completed within the past quarter, projects that are currently underway and projects that
are planned in the months ahead. Published copies of Brevard Delivers will be
available beginning next week at County Commissioner's Offices, County libraries and at
the Brevard County Government Center in Viera. To subscribe and receive future editions of
Brevard Delivers, please visit http://apps.brevardcounty.us/PublicInformationReleases/ and
be sure to click on Brevard Delivers under Public Information Release Categories.
DOWNLOAD THE 32 PAGE PDF HERE
June 12, 2018
Brevard County Receives $35M Federal Funding for Beach
Restoration/Protection
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- More than $35 million has been earmarked for beach restoration in
Brevard County under a 2018 Work Plan funding list released by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. The Work Plan includes approximately $28.4 million for initial construction
of the Mid-Reach segment of the Brevard County Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction
Project. The restoration is expected to take place between December 2019 and May 2020.
The Mid-Reach project was specifically designed to provide storm protection benefits
while, at the same time, minimize impacts to the nearshore rock reef habitat.
The
Mid-Reach Project will provide continued maintenance of Brevard County's shoreline which
will sustain healthy beaches for the enjoyment of residents and visitors and furnish
habitat for endangered species, including thousands of sea turtles that nest along the
Mid-Reach each year. Sand placement along this shoreline is essential in order to avoid
coastal armoring. In some Florida communities armoring has narrowed the public beach and
reduced sea turtle nesting habitat.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has also
committed an additional $7 million in Flood Control Coastal Emergency funding to repair
hurricane Irma damage in the South Reach of the federal project. This work is expected in
early 2020 in the towns of Indialantic and Melbourne Beach.
For more information about
the Mid Reach Project, contact Mike McGarry at Mike.Mcgarry@brevardfl.gov or (321)
372-5194.
May 29, 2018
EEL Program Selection and Management Committee Meets June 6
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, at the EEL Program's Office
located at 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The purpose of this meeting is to review lands
under consideration for public acquisition and management by the Brevard County
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.
Any questions regarding this meeting should
be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision
made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding
and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence
upon which any such appeal is to be based."
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section
286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the
proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than
48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466."
May 22, 2018
EEL Program Selection and Management Committee to visit Grant Flatwoods
Sanctuary June 2
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's Selection and
Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners,
will be visiting Grant Flatwoods Sanctuary on Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. - noon. The
public is welcome to attend. Participants will be meeting at 3909 Old Dixie Highway in
Grant Florida. The purpose of this site visit is to receive a tour of publicly held
conservation lands to assess ecological management accomplishments. Please RSVP no later
than noon on Friday, June 1.
For further questions regarding this meeting or to RSVP
please contact Laura Clark at (321) 255-4466 or email Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a
person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as
appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a
person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense,
which record includes testimony and evidence upon which an such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S. persons
needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact
Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the
meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
May 21, 2018
Unincorporated Brevard County Fertilizer Restrictions Take Effect June
1
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- The deadline to apply fertilizer to lawns is fast approaching.
Unincorporated Brevard County and many municipalities ban the application of fertilizer
containing nitrogen and phosphorus from June 1 to Sept. 30. Also, most ordinances specify
that no phosphorus can be applied unless a soil test indicates a phosphorus deficiency.
To determine if a fertilizer contains phosphorus, simply look for the three numbers on
the fertilizer label. If the middle number is zero, the fertilizer contains no phosphorus.
The first number is always nitrogen, and the last number is always potassium. For example,
a fertilizer labeled 0-0-27 contains no nitrogen or phosphorus.
Many ordinances also
require that fertilizers contain at least 50 percent slow-release nitrogen.
Visit http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/brevard/lawn-and-garden/fertilizer-ordinances/ to find
your local ordinance. If you need more information on how to select or apply fertilizer,
contact the UF/IFAS Extension in Brevard County at 321-633-1702.
April 30, 2018
EEL Program to hold Selection and Management Committee Meeting May
4
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners will be held from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday, May 4, at 91 East Drive in
Melbourne. The purpose of this meeting is to review lands under consideration for
public acquisition and management by the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands
Program.
Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark (321)
255-4466 or Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made
by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered
at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that,
for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence
upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any
interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program
Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
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April 26, 2018
EEL Program to hold Procedures Committee Meeting May 3
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Procedures Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners will
be held on Thursday, May 3, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at 91 East Drive in Melbourne. The
purpose of this meeting is to review policies and procedures of the Brevard County
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.
Any questions regarding this meeting should
be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person
desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission (as appropriate)
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need
a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.
In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons
needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact
Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the
meeting, at 321-255-4466.
April 5, 2018
NovusAGENDA Provides Full Access to County Meeting Agendas
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- A new process implemented at the Brevard County Government Center
will provide visitors to Board of County Commissioners' meetings full and indepth access
to meeting agendas and the supporting documents on items under consideration, debate and
potential approval. A four-member Lean Six Sigma Agenda Development Process team made
up of County employees was chartered to significantly reduce the amount of paper, time and
staff resources expended during the agenda development process.After months of
preparation, the team selected the NovusAGENDA software solution, a cloud-based
application and database.
Agendas, individual items, attachments and background
documents are available to citizens online at www.BrevardFL.gov/OnlineAgendas.
Agendas
can run anywhere from two to eight pages or more, but add to that the extensive background
documents on particular items of legislation, along with maps, diagrams, photos and other
data and it becomes the equivalent of lugging around a file cabinet. From a general public
standpoint, printed agendas are made available to those who attend board meetings, yet
those do not include the more extensive background items that Commissioners have at their
fingertips. While BOCC agendas posted on the County website do include those background
materials, until the redesign and implementation of NovusAGENDA, they were not readily
accessible on mobile devices to those attending board meetings.
For citizens who
attend BOCC meetingxs, a kiosk has been setup in the lobby outside Board Chambers, located
on the First Floor of Building C at the Government Center in Viera, that will provide
finger-touch opportunity to review the agenda and look up particular items and background
materials. Additionally, the agenda can be downloaded to a mobile device to follow
electronically during the meeting.
NovusAGENDA is an application that's being used or
implemented in other counties and municipalities throughout Central Florida. It saves
money; it saves paper; it saves trees.
April 3, 2018
North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation meets April 12
TITUSVILLE, FL. — The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting on Thursday, April 12, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the
Brevard Room at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to attend.
The Brevard Room is located in a building on the north side of the parking lot behind the
Brevard County Government Center North. For questions call Jeff Davis Jr. at (321)
264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission with
respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a
record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. Section
286.0105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the Americans and Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter to
participate in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North Area no later than
48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
March 29, 2018
Vote to Support Brevard County Parks and Recreation This Earth
Month
BREVARD, FL. -- For the fourth year in a row, the National Recreation and Park Association
(NRPA) is collaborating with The Walt Disney Company - including Disney|ABC Television
Group and ESPN — to help fund local park improvement projects in 16 U.S. cities
through the national "Meet Me at the Park" Earth Month campaign, including a park right
here in Brevard County. Through the "Meet Me at the Park" Earth Month campaign, one of
three local parks will receive a $20,000 grant and Brevard County residents get to choose
which one. Our local parks make Brevard County a better place to live. That's why from
April 1 to April 30 Brevard County residents will have the opportunity to help one of
three Brevard County Parks and Recreation projects receive $20,000 in grant funding to
make improvements.
The projects are:
Junior Naturalist Program at Erna
Nixon Park
The Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department Junior
Naturalist Program will be a hands-on educational program designed for youth ages 10 - 17.
A rustic amphitheater will be constructed, and a quarter-mile trail will be created.
Pioneer Nature Pathway at Sams House at Pine Island
The Brevard
County Parks and Recreation Department will build an Interpretive Pathway for educational
programs and family friendly encounters that incorporates early Pioneer life in Florida
and human relation to natural areas.
Triple Play - Specialized Summer Programs
at Chain of Lakes
The Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department will be
offering three specialized camps, flag football, fishing, and softball. Each camp will
consist of two 1-week sessions and will be available for children ages 10-14.
By
visiting www.NRPA.org/DisneyMeetMeAtThePark, park supporters can vote daily for
their favorite park project. *At the end of April, the park project with the most votes
will receive grant funding. Everyone who votes will be entered into a drawing for a GoPro
Prize Pack.
During April, a public service announcement (PSA) supporting the Meet Me
at the Park Earth Month campaign will be shared with audiences across Disney, including
ESPN, ABC Television Network, ABC-owned and affiliate stations, Freeform, Disney Channel,
Disney XD, Disney Junior, Radio Disney, the ABC Watch app and other platforms. The PSA
will also be available to view on the voting site at NRPA.org/DisneyMeetMeAtThePark.
Additionally, Radio Disney will support the campaign with an on-air radio spot.
Last
year, Brevard County voted for Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary to get $20,000. With that
funding, the community is now able to enjoy three small viewing platforms approximately
4-5 feet high and a recently renovated viewing tower approximately 12-16 feet high,
allowing individuals the ability to further experience and enjoy wildlife. This year,
resident votes will help improve another one of Brevard County's great parks. Part of a
$1.5 million investment from The Walt Disney Company, the Meet Me at the Park program
supports NRPA and Disney's combined goal of providing one million kids and families with
greater access to play.
For more information and to vote, visit
NRPA.org/DisneyMeetMeAtThePark.
*Standard messaging and
data rates may apply. Both promotions begin at 12 a.m. ET on April 1, 2018 and conclude at
11:59 p.m. ET on April 30, 2018. No Purchase Necessary to participate. The NRPA Meet Me at
the Park Promotion and Voter's Sweepstakes (collectively, "promotions") are open to legal
residents of the 50 US & DC, who are 18 years of age or older. For complete details and
Official Rules for both promotions, visit www.meetmeatthepark.org.
March 27, 2018
EEL Program Selection and Management Committee Meeting April 4
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Selection and Management Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners, will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at the EEL
Program Office, 91 East Drive, Melbourne, Florida. The purpose of this meeting is to
review lands under consideration for public acquisition and management by the Brevard
County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.
Any questions regarding this meeting
should be directed to Laura Clark (321) 255-4466 or Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this board,
agency or commission (as appropriate) with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing
accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Laura
Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting
at (321) 255-4466.
March 27, 2018
Brevard County's 2018 First Quarterly Report, Brevard Delivers,
Available Online
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Brevard Delivers, Brevard County Government's first quarterly
report for 2018, is now available online at https://www.brevardfl.gov/BrevardDelivers. Brevard
Delivers, which is produced through partnership between Brevard County Government
and Space Coast Advertising, focuses on County projects and initiatives that were
completed within the past quarter, projects that are currently underway and projects that
are planned in the months ahead. The first quarterly report for the year includes an
Annual Report that highlights accomplishments from 2017. It also spotlights the tax-funded
10-year restoration effort of the Indian River Lagoon.
Published copies of
Brevard Delivers will be available beginning next week at County
Commissioner's Offices, County libraries and at the Brevard County Government Center in
Viera. To subscribe and receive future editions of Brevard Delivers,
please visit https://apps.brevardcounty.us/PublicInformationReleases/ and be sure to click
on Brevard Delivers under Public Information Release Categories.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Brevard County Recycled Paint Giveaway starting Saturday,
March 31
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- Recycled paint will be available to residents of Brevard County at
five Richard Paint stores and two Ace Hardware store beginning Saturday, March 31. The
paint is free to homeowners in limited quantities. Homeowners will be able to receive up
to 10 gallons of one color for the shell of the house and up to three gallons of a second
color for trim.
Paint will be available on a first come first served basis only. Proof
of home ownership will be required in order to obtain paint (i.e. valid driver's license
with the current residential address or property tax notice). The recycled paint is
available in five colors and one floor paint.
COLORS
Off white
(Wonderland) | Gray (Sidewalk Cafe) | Green (Family Picnic) | Light Beige (Harmony) | Dark
Beige (Carnival) | Texture floor paint (Gray)
Locations where paint is available to
pick up:
Richard's Paint
- 2900 Post Road, Melbourne
- 1510 Cheney Highway, Titusville
- 230 East Merritt Island Causeway (520)
Merritt Island
- 1950 Viera Boulevard, Viera
- 5000 Stack Road, Suite A-1,
Palm Bay
Ace Hardware - 866 North Highway A1A,
Indialantic
- 1024 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach
For more information regarding the recycled paint call (321) 633-1888, (321) 633-2042 or
visit our website at www.brevardcounty.us/swr.
March 16, 2018
Earth Day Celebration at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
BREVARD, Fla. -- The Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program will be
holding this year's Earth Day celebration, Saturday, April
21st, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary located at 444 Columbia
Blvd., in Titusville. During this free event, guests will have the opportunity to see
Florida Wildlife, guest presentations on conservation, explore environmental exhibits,
participate in a guided walk, listen to live music, and much more. Earth Day Festival will
also feature activities for youth, including face painting, crafts, and hands-on
activities.
For more information on the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary and the
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, please call (321) 264-5185 or visit us online at
www.eelbrevard.com.
March 16, 2018
Brevard County Fire Rescue Launch PulsePoint Application
Brevard County, Fla. -- Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) is set to launch their new
mobile application, PulsePoint, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, in the Brevard County
Commission Chambers; 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. PulsePoint is aimed at providing
bystander CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) assistance to those in immediate
need. PulsePoint works by notifying application users, including trained citizens,
visitors and healthcare professionals, if someone nearby is having a cardiac emergency,
while local paramedics and firefighters are simultaneously dispatched. The app also
directs citizen rescuers to the exact location of the closest publicly accessible AED.
Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for an
estimated 424,000 deaths each year, or more than 1,000 deaths per day. The American Heart
Association estimates that effective bystander CPR, provided immediately after cardiac
arrest, can double or triple a person's chance of survival. However, less than half of
cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR, or CPR administered by a trained person on
scene, or the use of an AED.
"With such a short window of opportunity in cardiac
arrest cases, early CPR and defibrillation is the key to survival. Brevard County Fire
Rescue and our municipal partners are committed to improving the chain of survival," said
Brevard County Fire Chief Mark Schollmeyer, "and ultimately positive cardiac arrest
outcomes, through the use of technology and citizen engagement."
By bringing the
PulsePoint App to Brevard, our county will now join the ranks of the various other
municipalities and counties throughout the country currently utilizing PulsePoint,
including Los Angeles and San Diego County, the District of Columbia, the city of Madison,
Wisconsin and our neighbors in Orlando.
Brevard County Fire Rescue was able to
initiate the PulsePoint project and application launch with the receipt of the State of
Florida EMS Trust Award. Through which, Brevard County Fire Rescue was awarded $23,000 of
initial funding, and $13,000 of funding per year guaranteed for the next 5 years. Much of
the funding for the EMS Trust Award comes from fines collected by the State of Florida
through traffic tickets.
PulsePoint and Brevard County Fire Rescue, along with our
partner agencies, are providing our community with a unique opportunity to build a
partnership between citizens and first responders. Through this collaboration, BCFR is
determined to bring immediate CPR and AED assistance to anyone in need.
To learn more
about PulsePoint or how your agency can be involved, visit pulsepoint.org.
March 13, 2018
Food Vendor Sought for Upcoming Summer Camp Program
BREVARD, Fla. -- Brevard County Central Area Parks Operations is now accepting
applications for food vendors for the 2018 Summer Camp Program. Vendor(s) will serve
approximately 300 students per week at six different Central Brevard locations, which
include Kiwanis Island Park, Woody Simpson Park, McLarty Park, Travis Park, Joe Lee Smith,
and Cocoa West. Vendors can obtain applications at the Central Area Parks Operations
Office, located at 840 Forrest Avenue, in Cocoa, or via email at
Jesi.Ray@BrevardParks.com. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 6.
Selected food vendors will be notified by Friday, April 13. Vendor selection is based on,
but not limited to, application submission date, price of products to the public, proper
licensing, and appropriateness of the products. Appropriateness includes, but is not
limited to, products that are health conscious, snacks, sweet treats, and beverages
appropriate for K-6th graders. There is no cost to submit an application. If selected as a
vendor, a fee of $60/week for the 6 camps sites will be assessed over the course of the
summer.
Please call 321-633-1874 for additional information on this and other
recreation programs sponsored by Brevard County Parks and Recreation in Central Brevard.
March 7, 2018
Residents Urged to Report Fish Kills to FWC
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. - Brown tide conditions on Indian River Lagoon, especially in the
Banana River and Sykes Creek, have prompted a reminder for residents to report any
sighting of fish kills to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The
state agency administers a toll-free Fish Kill Hotline (1-800-636-0511) for reporting the
locations of fish kills and/or diseased or abnormal fish. When reporting an incident, the
following additional information is helpful:
- Condition of the fish (include
pictures if available)
- Date and time the incident was first noted
- Location
- Species of fish
- Water color abnormalities
Reports can also be submitted on the FWC website. If calling after hours or on the
weekend, a biologist will return your call on the next business day. There is also an FWC
phone app where the fish kills can be reported:
https://myfwc.com/news/news-releases/2018/february/19/sighting-app/
Isolated fish kill
events occur most often during the spring and summer as temperatures rise. The most common
cause is low dissolved oxygen in the water. Algal blooms, like the brown tide currently
blooming in the Indian River from Port St John to Vero and throughout the Banana River,
consume oxygen at night and during cloudy days, sometimes leaving insufficient oxygen for
fish and other marine life. Algal blooms are fed by excess nutrients often related to
human activities.
Residents can play a role in helping avoid fish kills. That includes
keeping leaves and grass clippings off the streets, canals and out of storm drains;
following local fertilizer ordinances; preventing over irrigation; maintaining septic
systems; and repairing leaky sewer pipes.
In response to the record-breaking fish kill
of March 2016, Brevard County residents voted to impose a half-cent sales tax to fund a
10-year plan to cleanup and restore health to the Indian River Lagoon. The Save Our
Indian River Lagoon Project Plan is updated annually and posted online at https://www.brevardfl.gov/SaveOurLagoon. To date, six projects have been
completed and over 60 projects are scheduled to begin this year. After many decades of
allowing too much pollution to enter the lagoon, it will take hundreds of projects and
years of cleanup to reduce the risk of severe algae blooms and associated fish kills.
March 6, 2018
North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation to meet March 8
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold
its next monthly meeting on Thursday, March 8, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in
the Brevard Room at 518 South Palm Avenue located in Titusville. The public is invited to
attend. The Brevard Room is located in a building on the north side of the parking lot
behind the Brevard County Government Center North. For questions call Jeff Davis Jr. at
(321) 264-5105.
If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need
a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record
includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. Section
286.0105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the Americans and Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or an interpreter to
participate in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North Area no later than
48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
March 6, 2018
Joint Meeting of EEL Selection and Management/Procedures Committee
Postponed
MELBOURNE, Fla. -- The joint meeting of EEL Program Selection and Management Committee /
Procedures Committee meeting, previously scheduled for March 7, at 2:45 p.m. has been
postponed. A new date for the joint meeting will be provided once it has been
established.
The original meeting of the Selection and Management Committee will still
be held on March 7, at 1:00 p.m. located at 91 East Drive, Melbourne.
Any questions
regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark at (321) 255-4466.
Friday, March 2, 2018
Water Safety Instructor Course offered at McLarty Aquatic
Center
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. - Brevard County Parks and Recreation Central Area will be offering two
Water Safety Instructor courses at McLarty Aquatic Center located at 790 Barton Blvd., in
Rockledge on March 20 - 30 and April 17 - 27. Course dates and times are as follows:
WSI Course I - March 10, 12:30 p.m. Skill test
- March 20,
5-9 p.m.
- March 21, 5-9 p.m.
- March 22, 5-9 p.m.
- March 23, 5-9
p.m.
- March 27, 5-9 p.m.
- March 28, 5-9 p.m.
- March 29, 5-9
p.m.
- March 30, 5-9 p.m.
| WSI Course II
- March 31, 5:30 p.m. Skill Test
- April 17, 5-9 p.m.
- April 18, 5-9
p.m.
- April 19, 5-9 p.m.
- April 20, 5-9 p.m.
- April 24, 5-9
p.m.
- April 25, 5-9 p.m.
- April 26, 5-9 p.m.
- April 27, 5-9
p.m.
|
Participants will need access to the internet as
this course has online components.
All classes must be attended. Cost is $250.00 and
must be paid upon successful completion of the skills test on March 10th or 31st. Class
size is limited.
Pre-registration is recommended. Minimum of five participants are
needed to hold the class.
Interested candidates must be 16 years of age or older,
maintain floating position on back for 1 minute, tread water for 1 minute, and be able to
swim 25 yards of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke,
and 15 yards of butterfly.
Upon completion, participants will receive American Red
Cross certification as a Water Safety Instructor, and be able to teach swim lessons and
water safety presentations.
For additional information, call Debbie Bowling at
321-633-1874 or email debbie.bowling@brevardparks.com
February 20, 2018
Digital Preliminary Flood Maps for Brevard County Ready for Public
Viewing
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has completed its
restudy for coastal Brevard County and released preliminary Flood Insurance Rate maps.
New storm surge modeling will result in changes to flood zone areas on the Barrier Island
and Merritt Island. Some areas will have revised flood elevations, which will impact
annual flood insurance premiums, both positively and negatively. Some areas not currently
in flood zones (Special Flood Hazard Areas) will change and be included, which will then
require mandatory flood insurance for a mortgage.
The public is invited to view and
comment on the preliminary maps and data by attending one of the upcoming FEMA Open House
meetings:
- Tuesday, March 13, from 4-7 p.m., Space Coast Room, 2nd Floor, Building C,
Brevard County Government Center
- Thursday, March 15, from 4-7 p.m., Cocoa Beach
Country Club
Find out whether your property is impacted, how a change may affect you, how securing
flood insurance coverage before a change can save you money, and how to appeal a change
either before or after the fact. FEMA staff will be available for questions and
information on these and other topics of interest. View updated maps here:
https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/searchLoad.action (Not recommended for
mobile devices.)
February 13, 2018
North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation to meet Feb.
28
TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold a
special meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The meeting will be held at the Sandrift
Community Center located at 585 North Singleton Avenue, Titusville. The public is invited
to attend. For questions please call Jeff Davis Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
If a person
desires to appeal any decision made by this commission with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding
and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this
proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence
upon which any such appeal is to be based. Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.
In
accordance with the Americans and Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons needing accommodations or an interpreter to participate in the proceeding should
notice Parks and Recreation North Area no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by
contacting Jeff Davis Jr. at (321) 264-5105.
February 7, 2018
Brevard Ocean Rescue to Host Lifeguard Tryouts on Feb. 24
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- Brevard County Ocean Rescue will host the second group for
seasonal lifeguards on Feb. 24. Ocean Rescue is looking to fill 30 positions. Those
hired on as ocean lifeguards will work from March to October for the 2018 year.
Those
trying out should meet at Rockledge High School's swimming pool, 220 Raider Rd, no later
than 7 a.m. Candidates will not be permitted to test if they are late. While no
lifeguarding experience is necessary, candidates must be over the age of 16 by March 10,
the first day of training, and possess strong swimming skills. All candidates must bring a
valid driver's license, Social Security card, appropriate swim attire, a towel and running
shoes.
Candidates will be required to swim 500 meters in less than 10 minutes,
complete a 1-mile run on a track in less than 10 minutes and perform a physical agility
test that includes push-ups. Advanced registration is not required; however applicants are
reminded that testing will begin promptly and anyone arriving after testing begins will
not be permitted to try out.
If selected, completion of the hiring process is
dependent on the candidate's ability to pass a background test and successful completion
of Ocean Rescue's paid training academy. The starting pay for ocean lifeguards is
$10.24/hour.
Lifeguard Academy Class Dates for candidates selected Jan. 13 (Must
attend all dates):
March 10,11,17,18,24, and 25
April 14,15,21,22,28, and 29
(Subject to Change)
For additional information on the tryouts and Brevard County Ocean
Rescue, please visit the department's page at www.brevardfl.gov/FireRescue/OceanServices.
You can also contact Ocean Rescue staff at (321) 633-2056 or email at
Fire.Rescue@brevardfl.gov.
February 2, 2018
U.S. Coast Guard Sets Deviated Openings Schedule for Mathers Bridge
in S. Merritt Island
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- The U.S. Coast Guard will implement a deviated openings schedule
from normal operating times for Mathers Bridge in south Merritt Island starting at 6 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 5, through 6 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4. During the deviation period, the
bridge will open for vessels requesting passage on the hour and half hour, from 6 a.m. to
10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. On Friday, Saturday and any federal holidays, 24 hours a
day, the bridge will open for vessels on the hour and half hour.
At all other times,
the bridge will open on signal if at least two hours notice is provided.
For more
information, please contact Brevard County Road and Bridges at (321) 455-1389.
January 29, 2018
EEL Program Procedures Committee Meeting Feb. 1.
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Procedures Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners,
will be held from 2- 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1, at the EEL Program Office, 91 East Drive,
Melbourne. The purpose of this meeting is to review policies and procedures of the EEL
Program.
Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark, (321)
255-4466, or Laura.Clark@brevardfl.gov.
If a person desires to appeal any decision
made by this board, or commission (as appropriate) with regard to any matter considered at
this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his or her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which
any such appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and
Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in
the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later
than 48 hours prior to the meeting at (321) 255-4466.
January 29, 2018
EEL Program Recreation and Education Committee Meeting Feb. 8.
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program's
Recreation and Education Committee, established by the Brevard County Board of County
Commissioners will be held on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 6- 8 PM at the EEL Program Office, 91
East Drive, Melbourne. The purpose of this meeting is to review proposed
recommendations for public access, passive recreation and environmental education plans on
EEL Program managed conservation lands.
Any questions regarding this meeting should be
directed to Brad Manley, (321) 255-4466 or Brad.Manley@brevardfl.gov.
If a person
desires to appeal any decision made by this board, or commission (as appropriate), such a
person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense,
which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. In
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons
needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact
Laura Clark, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the
meeting, at (321) 255-4466.
January 21, 2018
Enhanced 9-1-1, Alert Dispatchers Help BCFR Render Aid to W.
Melbourne Resident
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Alert 9-1-1 dispatchers and the Enhanced 9-1-1 system helped
Brevard County Fire Rescue locate and render swift medical aid Sunday morning to an
elderly resident of West Melbourne. The resident of the Stratford Point Drive
subdivision may have suffered from a medical issue that caused him to fall while a pot was
cooking on the stove. He was apparently able to dial 9-1-1, but was unable to speak when
the call was answered by 9-1-1 dispatchers. The Enhanced 9-1-1 system helped dispatchers
pinpoint the caller's address.
When the 9-1-1 call was received just after 9 a.m., no
one was on the other end of the phone line but dispatchers could hear a smoke detector
inside the home and could hear movement inside the structure, said District Chief Geanine
Dotson. Firefighters responded from Brevard County Fire Rescue stations 83 and 82 and were
able to gain access into the home through a window. Once inside, they located the resident
on the kitchen floor.
The resident was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center
in Melbourne.
Dotson said there were no other occupants inside the home and no other
injuries were reported. Smoke from the pot left on the stove had activated the smoke
detector. She said firefighters aired out the home. Palm Bay Fire Engine 3 was also on
scene.
"Between the resident being able to get to the phone to dial 9-1-1, the
Enhanced 9-1-1 system and that our dispatchers were able to identify the smoke detector
and movement over the phone all helped in a successful outcome this morning," Dotson said.
January 18, 2018
Brevard County to Host Post Disaster Recovery Program Jan. 22-24
BREVARD County, FL. -- Brevard County Housing and Human Services will be hosting a Post
Disaster Recovery Program for Brevard County residents seeking assistance from Hurricane
Irma damages from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22; Tuesday, Jan. 23; and Wednesday,
Jan. 24, at the Viera Regional Park Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in
Viera. One-time assistance is available for rent, mortgage, rental deposit, and
filling the homeowner insurance gap for income eligible Brevard county residents on a
first-come (application complete with all required information) first-served basis,
contingent on the availability of funds. Applicants will be prioritized with elderly (all
household members over the age of 60) and disabled (documented impairment) clients being a
priority.
All applicants are required to bring:
- Affidavit
certifying assistance request as a result of Hurricane Irma.
- Bank statements for
all household members from the past 60 days.
- Birth certificates for all children
listed on the application.
- Social Security cards for all household
members
All adult household members must provide: - A state of Florida
Driver's License or ID.
- Proof of income for the past three months
Persons seeking mortgage, rental, or deposit assistance must additionally provide a
current statement from their mortgage holder, rental company, or landlord detailing the
current amount due. Additionally, one of the following is needed: a current yearly
lease, HUD form-50059, a rent voucher worksheet from Section 8, or a rent adjustment
notice from Public Housing.
All required items are needed to determine eligibility.
Preference is for applications to be completed prior to arrival and will only be reviewed
in person during event hours and dates. Applications can be picked up at the following
Community Action Agency locations:
- North: 611 Singleton Ave,
Titusville
- Central: 400 S. Varr Ave, Cocoa
- South: 601 E.
University Blvd, Melbourne
Applications can also be picked up at the Housing and Human Services Department, 2725
Judge Fran Jamieson Way B-106, Viera. Residents may request email or mail receipt of an
application by calling (321) 633-1951 or (321) 633-2076. More information can also be
found at our website, https://www.brevardfl.gov/HumanServices/Home
January 5, 2018
North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation to meet Jan 11 &
February 8
TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation will hold its
next monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11. The meeting will be held in the
Brevard Room at 518 South Palm Avenue in Titusville. The public is invited to attend.
The Brevard Room is located in a building on the north side of the parking lot behind the
Brevard County Government Center North. For questions call Jeff Davis Jr. at (321)
264-5105.
If a person desires to
appeal any decision made by this commission with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such
purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is
made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any
such appeal is to be based. Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with the Americans and
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing accommodations or
an interpreter to participate in the proceeding should notice Parks and Recreation North
Area no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting by contacting Jeff Davis Jr. at (321)
264-5105.
January 3, 2018
Plunging Temperatures Prompt Opening of Cold Night Shelters
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- According to the National Weather Service, temperatures tonight
(Wednesday, Jan. 3,) through Friday, Jan. 5, are projected to be below 45 degrees. Cold
Night Shelters will be open in the following locations: North Brevard
Coalition of Human Services
Disabled Veterans Chapter 109
435 N Singleton
Ave.
Titusville, FL 32796
Tel: 321-269-0109
Shelter opens at 5:30 p.m. and
closes the following day at 8 a.m. Dinner and breakfast will be served.
Central
Brevard Sharing Center
113 Aurora St.
Cocoa, FL 32922
Tel: 321-631-0306
Shelter opens at 6 p.m. and closes the following day at 7 a.m. Dinner and breakfast will
be served.
His Place Ministries
1842 South Harbor City Blvd.
Melbourne, FL
32901
Tel: 321-674-9009
Shelter opens at 8 p.m. and closes the following day 7
a.m. Dinner and breakfast will be served.
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