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Council approves sidewalk and parking rules

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Council Approves New Citywide ERP System

The City Council unanimously approved contracts to replace the City's decades-old enterprise resource planning software and provide project management services, including a $171,200 contract with Plante & Moran, PLLC. Council also approved a revised budget, a $3,625 septic-system assessment lien, and a policy-development effort for enterprise-fund transfers.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council Reviews Potential Property Tax Impact

The City Council examined a projected $1.3 million budget shortfall that could result if the property tax constitutional amendment passes, while discussing possible future revenue and service changes.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Vero Beach Sets New Mural Standards

The City Council approved sign-code changes establishing standards for murals and other works of art, with staff estimating that about 10 to 12 existing businesses may become noncompliant. The ordinance passed 4-0.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Approves 30-Year Gas Franchise

The City Council unanimously approved a 30-year franchise for Florida City Gas to construct, operate, maintain, and transport gas within Vero Beach. The council also approved a $189,990 Iris Lane sidewalk project on a 4-1 vote and approved a $440,114 access-control upgrade.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council Approves $5,750 Septic System Lien

Council unanimously approved a $5,750 special assessment lien for a septic tank effluent pump system serving 2805 Atlantic Boulevard.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council Approves Five STEP Assessments

The council approved five special assessment liens for septic tank effluent pump systems, totaling $29,850. Each resolution passed 4-0, with four councilmembers voting.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Airport Lease Transfers Approved

The City Council approved several transfers of Corporate Air lease agreements at Vero Beach Regional Airport, including two votes that passed 4-1 and three that passed unanimously. It also approved a $350,000 cash bond tied to the indemnity agreement for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection user fee facility.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council approves sewer liens and playground replacement

The Council unanimously approved three $5,400 special assessment liens for septic tank effluent pump systems and approved the Piece of Pie Playground replacement, listed in the minutes at $103,974.24.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council approves septic system incentives

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance creating incentives for septic tank effluent pump systems and changing the water and sewer rate structure. It also approved two $5,400 special assessment liens for STEP systems, adopted Option 2 for airport parking development by a 4-1 vote, and approved $243,200 for terminal parking project design.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

City Approves PFAS Treatment Pilot Study

The City Council unanimously approved a new PFAS treatment pilot study after staff said updated limits require action and the City must meet an April 2031 deadline.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council Reviews Property Tax Elimination Risks

The City Council reviewed potential effects of eliminating or sharply reducing ad valorem property taxes. The meeting materials state that property taxes provide $13,754,099, or 38.75%, of the 2025–26 general fund budget; staff said a 10% reduction would mean about $1.4 million less revenue, while a 25% reduction could eliminate approximately four to five police positions or equivalent staffing.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Water project saves $440,000 in taxes

The City Council unanimously approved a Water Reclamation Facility change order using a direct-purchase method that staff said avoided about $440,000 in taxes. The Council also approved stormwater and roadwork payments, denied a $4,680.50 lien reduction request by a 5-0 vote, and deferred a $243,200 terminal parking-lot design change order.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council approves sidewalk and parking rules

The council approved ordinances regulating bicycles, electric bicycles, and skateboards in sidewalks, crosswalks, and intersections, and updating residential vehicle-parking restrictions; both votes were 5-0.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council approves septic system assessments

The City Council approved five special assessment liens for septic tank effluent pump systems, totaling $33,090: four liens of $5,400 each and one amended lien of $11,490. Each resolution passed by a 5-0 roll-call vote.

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