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Aug 18, 2026

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Council advances several housing changes

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Council Advances Data Center Regulations

The City Council unanimously approved action to pause processing data center applications while staff develops local requirements and permitting procedures. The Council also set a proposed 2026-2027 millage rate of 1.7724 per $1,000 of taxable value for a September 9, 2026, public hearing.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council approves utility and mobility measures

The City Council unanimously approved a $34,140.40 contract to replace stolen trench-box components, with the city’s estimated fiscal impact closer to $9,000 after insurance reimbursement. It also approved repairs to a leaking 10-inch sanitary force main, advanced micromobility and e-bike rules on first reading, and approved a utility reimbursement agreement for the Avenue West development.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

City Council approves insurance and infrastructure work

Council unanimously approved the 2026-2027 employee group insurance plans with a negotiated 8.77% increase, along with contracts for a $37,563 pump control panel, $5,405.69 installation, and $149,947 in storm-pipe lining on Bry Lynn Drive.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council advances new injection well project

The City Council approved resolutions supporting construction of a new industrial injection well, using $1.85 million already awarded and potentially another $7.4 million in grant funding. The council also approved a three-year law enforcement dispatch agreement costing $150,000 annually for the first two years and $154,500 in the third year.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council approves road and utility projects

The City Council approved a $2,175,564.29 agreement for 2026–2027 operation and maintenance of the water reclamation facility and sanitary sewer system. It also authorized $40,435 to mill and repave four sections of Doherty Drive, with the work expected to close the road for one day.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council approves infrastructure and leadership actions

The Council unanimously confirmed Michelle DiGiorgio as police chief, approved a Norfolk Parkway improvement plan and timeline, and updated the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council Advances Sewer and Capital Plans

The Council unanimously authorized a sewer-service agreement for The Pines development, approved the first reading of a five-year Capital Improvement Plan, and tabled Norfolk Parkway improvement action on a 4-3 vote.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Council approves park and parking changes

The City Council unanimously renamed West Melbourne Community Park to Sandhill Crane Park and designated 24.60 acres of newly acquired property as public parkland. It also approved a $31,440 contract for five regular parking spaces and two handicap spaces at Clement’s Wood Park.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council Advances Utility and Community Projects

The City Council unanimously authorized purchasing two vacant parcels near the Water Plant, pending clear title and environmental reports, and approved an $89,971.78 contract to clear and stabilize about 4.85 acres near Minton Road and Flanagan Avenue.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council approves development and utility projects

The Council approved a $323,904.13 rehabilitation project for Westbrooke Lift Station #133 and approved residential development measures, including a 16.55-acre subdivision and proposed park agreement by a 5-2 vote.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Council Workshop Summary

The City discussed its water transition plan, including possible pipe breaks and discolored water as flow direction and pressure change; flushing is planned in affected areas. Council also reviewed parkland clearing, recreation center planning, sewer disposal, rental restrictions, and whether to allow backyard chickens.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Council advances residential development plans

Council approved rezoning 17.12 acres near West New Haven Avenue, Lee Road, and McClain Drive to R-2 residential zoning by a 6-1 vote, subject to approval of a development agreement. The Council also approved a separate development agreement by a 5-2 vote.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council advances several housing changes

The Council approved first readings to change the future land use designation and zoning for about 17.12 acres near West New Haven Avenue to support medium-density residential development; both votes passed 5-1.

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