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BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH TRANSPARENCY
FIRST QUARTER | 2019
THE CONE ROAD
PROJECT AND
HOW IT BENEFITS OUR
LAGOON’S HEALTH
YEAR IN REVIEW
A LOOK BACK AT 2018
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Coastal makes As Brevard County’s exclusive provider of non-emergency
ambulance services, Coastal Health Systems makes important
connections for life. connections every day for the citizens of our community.
For 31 years, our staff of trained professionals has safely
transported hundreds of thousands of patients to and from
various healthcare providers here in Brevard County and
across our state and nation. Every day of every year, Coastal
is on duty and playing a key role in Brevard’s medical
Quality Assured. transportation system.
At Coastal “Quality” is a benchmark for day-to-day performance.
Coastal believes quality must be measured in many different
ways, from patient surveys, on time performance measures, to
clinical indicator reviews and patient care report accuracy just to
Accreditation Matters.
name a few. Coastal’s franchise agreement with Brevard County Since receiving initial accreditation by the Commission
mandates very specific performance parameters including one on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) in 2006,
that establishes a minimum of 90% for on time performance. it remains Coastal’s goal to maintain the highest level of
professional excellence. In 2018 Coastal was awarded its fifth
Exceeding that requirement every year, Coastal’s on time national accreditation as one of only seventeen CAAS accredited
performance averaged 97% over the past 20 years. Additionally, ambulances services in Florida to achieve this distinction,
patients responding to Coastal’s patient satisfaction survey have considered to be the gold standard in the ambulance industry.
consistently rated their transports above 3.8 on a 4.0 matrix rating While difficult to meet, the standards that must be met for this
scale. Coastal takes performance standards very seriously and accreditation demonstrate Coastal’s steadfast dedication to the
closely monitors how that performance meets the expectations of community and its partners in quality.
its patients, healthcare partners and county leaders.
Community Partnerships.
Coastal Health Systems is a truly unique not-for-profit
organization in partnership with Brevard’s hospitals and
Brevard County. Operating under the vision and guidance of
a Board of Directors with members from Brevard hospitals
and with the important oversight of the Board of County
Commissioners, Coastal must meet the highest professional
and service standards and remain capable of responding to the
needs and vision of the county’s health care and emergency
services professional’s alike. Coastal exemplifies the level of
collaboration that exists within our community to deliver the
high quality of service that our hospitals expect, our county
leadership requires and our citizens deserve. Serving Brevard for 31 years.
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Engineer with Brevard County
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2018 Year in Review .............................................................................4 – 17
Save Our Indian River Lagoon Progress Report ................................ 4
Cone Road Project ..................................................................................6
Upcoming Events............................................................................... 18 – 20
2019 Q1 Projects ................................................................................ 21 – 32
New Brevard County Projects ............................................................. 21
Completed Brevard County Projects .........................................22 – 27
Ongoing Brevard County Projects ............................................ 28 – 30
Brevard County Services Directory ............................................... 33 – 46
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NATURAL RESOURCES
SAVE OUR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON (SOIRL) PROGRESS REPORT
In November 2016, Brevard County voters approved a half-cent sales tax dedicated toward Reducing pollution sources to the
Indian River Lagoon, Removing legacy pollution from the lagoon bottom, Restoring natural filtration systems within the lagoon
and Responding to new information by recommending amendments to the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project Plan. Here’s
an update on projects related to that effort:
Progress Snapshot
■ 14,990 Pounds of Nitrogen Removed Annually ■ New Project Timeline Chart available on SOIRL website
■ 1,501 Pounds of Phosphorus Removed Annually explaining the process from application to completion of
various types of projects.
■ $85.2 Million Dollars Collected Since Plan Inception View document at https://bit.ly/2BUs7dQ
■ 15 Projects Completed ■ New Project Progress Chart available on SOIRL website
■ 11 Projects Underway showing the status of each project planned for this year.
■ 26 Projects Under Contract and In Design View document at https://bit.ly/2tFUY0Z
All Projects Completed All Projects Currently All Projects Currently Under
Since Inception: Underway: Contract and in Design:
■ Breeze Swept Septic to Sewer ■ MIRA Septic to Sewer Phase II ■ Johns Road Pond Retrofit
■ MIRA Phase 1 Septic to Sewer ■ Melbourne Pennwood Septic ■ Kingsmill-Aurora Stormwater Project
■ Bayfront Stormwater Ponds to Sewer ■ Huntington Pond Retrofit
■ Central Blvd. Baffle Box ■ Titusville South Street Baffle Box ■ Flounder Creek Pond
■ Church Street Baffle Box ■ Cocoa Beach Muck Dredging ■ Basin 1349 Stormwater Project
■ Gleason Park Reuse Expansion ■ Annual Plan Updates ■ Basin 1409 Stormwater Project
■ Long Point Park Denitrification ■ Leaky Lateral Monitoring ■ Cliff Creek Baffle Box
■ Grass Clippings Campaign ■ Living Shoreline Monitoring ■ Thrush Drive Baffle Box
■ Turkey Creek Hurricane Dredge ■ Muck Finders & Muck Capping ■ St Teresa Baffle Box
■ Mims Muck Dredging ■ County Groundwater ■ La Paloma Baffle Box
■ Riverview Senior Resort Oyster Bar Monitoring ■ Crane Creek/M1 Flow Restoration
■ Bomalaksi Oyster Bar ■ Micco Septic to Sewer ■ Sykes Creek Zone N Septic to Sewer
Monitoring
■ Bettinger Oyster Bar ■ Sykes Creek Zone M Septic to Sewer
■ Breeze Swept Septic to
■ Cocoa Beach Country Club ■ Sykes Creek Zone T Septic to Sewer
Sewer Monitoring
Living Shoreline ■ South Central Zone C Septic to Sewer
■ Long Point Park Denitrification
■ Lagoon House Living Shoreline ■ Sylvan Estates Septic to Sewer
Monitoring
■ Micco Sewer Line Extension
■ Hoag Septic to Sewer
■ Riverside Drive Septic to Sewer
■ Palm Bay North Area WTF Upgrade
■ Osprey WTF Upgrade
■ Grand Canal Muck Dredging
■ Sykes Creek Muck Dredging
■ Titusville Area Muck Dredging
■ Eau Gallie Area Muck Dredging
■ Rockledge Area Muck Dredging
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INDIAN RIVER LAGOON UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS CONE ROAD PROJECT
Cone Road Project will remove
outdated septic systems and help
improve our Lagoon’s Health
Cone Road
Before
Cone Road
Main Trunkline “As a Merritt Island Redevelop-
Install ment Agency board member, I am
very proud of the wonderful envi-
ronmental improvements that will
be made,” said Andy Barber, a 35-
year resident of Merritt Island.
Already completed, Phase One
saw 23 commercial properties,
many of them multi-family apart-
ments with multiple hook-ups,
A cost-share project on Merritt Island will benefit the Banana and development Agency via an inter- saying goodbye to septic to be
Indian River Lagoons by converting approximately 80 commercial local agreement with the County connected to the County’s sewer
and residential properties from septic to sewer with decades-old is contributing approximately $1.6 system. Phase Two, slated for com-
septic tanks. million to fund the project, a $912K, pletion in October of this year, will
The project is part of the $64 mil- cial role in the Cone Road infra- grant has been awarded from a St. construct stormwater treatment
lion in septic-to-sewer projects out- structure project by partnering to Johns River Water Management infrastructure and a water quality
lined in the Save Our Indian River install sewer lines into the Merritt Grant. The Agency is also seeking treatment train to divert untreated
Lagoon plan. Island industrial zone,” said Eddie an additional grant for Phase 3 of stormwater to a treatment pond
The Merritt Island Redevelop- Lebron, chair of the Merritt Island the project to include financial re- through a bioswale and retrofit
ment Agency, together with Public Redevelopment Agency. “This will imbursement assistance to indi- the outfall with a denitrification
Works, Brevard County Natural Re- result in the removal of outdated vidual property owners required bioreactor. The second phase also
sources, the St. Johns River Water septic systems that will be con- to hook to the new sanitary sewer includes a sidewalk over the piped
Management District and the Save verted to sewer and thus contrib- system. The Save Our Indian River ditch to improve pedestrian access
Our Indian River Lagoon program, ute to Brevard County’s mission of Lagoon program is paying the one- and vehicle safety, plus a sanitary
are funding the three-phase initia- improving lagoon health.” time utility connection fee for the sewer main to serve approximately
tive coined the Cone Road Project. Current construction estimate is property owners when the sanitary 60 parcels within the Cone Road
“We are ecstatic to play a cru- $3.6 million. The Merritt Island Re- sewer is available. industrial area.
6 | BREVARD DELIVERS | FIRST QUARTER | 2019
by MARIA SONNENBERG
The Cone Road Project will prevent over
2,500 pounds of nitrogen and more than 800 pounds
of phosphorus from entering the Banana and
Indian River Lagoons annually.
In Phase Three, construction in- more than 800 pounds of phospho- whole. This is another example of ritt Island, I see the program along
cludes the abandonment of 60 sep- rus from entering the Banana and the Agency’s ability to think outside Cone Road daily,” he said. “The
tic tanks and connection of the par- Indian River Lagoons annually. the box for funding while being a future improvements to add sewer
cels to the sewer main constructed “Nitrogen and phosphorus are part of the solution for the prob- and improve stormwater runoff
under Phase Two. The final number food sources for algal blooms,” said lems that the County is facing.” far outweighs the minor inconve-
is dependent on private property Brandon Smith, environmental spe- Fellow board member Tom nience the detour causes.”
buy-in to the project and some may cialist with the Save Our Indian River Vani agrees. “Living on south Mer- Mother Nature approves, too. ■
require multiple hook-ups. Lagoon Program. Going from septic
“This project will provide a sub- to sewer is a win-win for the envi-
stantial number of benefits, includ- ronment and for the community.
ing environmental, and economic “With this one project, we are PHASE ONE • COMPLETE • 23 COMMERCIAL
impacts” said Larry Lallo, executive improving the local infrastructure, PROPERTY SEPTIC SYSTEMS CONVERTED
director of the Merritt Island Rede- eliminating direct water runoff into TO COUNTY SEWER SYSTEM
velopment Agency. “Opportunities the lagoon, getting very old septic
for clean redevelopment will bring tanks removed, improving safety
business expansion, with the new for pedestrians and automobiles
sewer service that will be avail- and removing blight,” said Mer-
PHASE TWO • SLATED FOR OCTOBER
able. This will bring more capital ritt Island Redevelopment Agency 2019 COMPLETION • DIVERT UNTREATED
investment, creating additional board member Marcus Herman. STORMWATER TO A TREATMENT POND
jobs and strengthen the tax base.” “The kicker to this work is that large THROUGH A BIOSWALE
Septic system conversions parts of this project are funded by
such as the Cone Road Project will grant dollars from different state
improve water quality and reduce programs and when the project is
pathogens in the lagoons in terms of done the property values will have PHASE THREE • COMPLETION TBD •
weeks or months. It is expected that increased. This will generate more 60 SEPTIC TANKS CONNECTED TO SEWER
the Cone Road Project will prevent tax dollars and redevelopment for MAIN CONSTRUCTED UNDER PHASE TWO
over 2,500 pounds of nitrogen and the area and for the county as a WITHIN THE CONE ROAD INDUSTRIAL AREA.
BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH TRANSPARENCY | BREVARD DELIVERS | 7
INDIAN RIVER LAGOON UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS CONE ROAD PROJECT
“ Through the dedication,
cooperation, and hard work
of numerous individuals and
entities, including county
staff, SJRWMD, DEP, and MIRA,
Merritt Island and Brevard
County achieve an impressive
victory in the success of this
project. From Jeanette Scott,
in Public Works, to my most
recent MIRA appointees,
Eddie LeBron and Andy
Barber, there were a great
number of individuals whose
input resulted in the Cone
Road infrastructure upgrades
reaching fruition. As Brevard
County’s one and only
representative on the Indian
River Lagoon Council, I cannot
overstate the benefit of setting
a precedent of removing
commercial and industrial
properties from failing
septic systems.”
Bryan Lober
Brevard County Commission
Vice-Chair, District 2
County Commissioner
Mother Nature is no fan
of septic systems.
S eptic systems, in existence
since the 1700s, involve
a buried tank that receives
The bacterial breakdown of the
contaminants mainly happens in
the drainfield, not the tank. Too
Bio-swale constructed by Public Works Road and Bridge Construction.
wastewater from a dwelling. much sludge from the tank can
The output goes into the soil of get out into the drainfield and overuse, improper maintenance, only remove about 20%,” said
the drainfield. clog it. The sludge eventually unsuitable drainfield conditions Brandon Smith, environmental
Solids sink to the bottom of must be pumped out. and high-water tables. When specialist with the Save Our
the tank to form sludge, while The less a septic system septic systems are older and Indian River Lagoon Program.
lighter substances float to the top is maintained, the more it can failing or are installed over poor Because there can be so
layer. Between these two layers pollute the environment with an soils close to the groundwater many environmental issues with
is the liquid. Every time waste- overabundance of “nasties” such table or open water, they can be septic systems, many municipali-
water is added to the system as human pathogens, nitrates a major contributor of nutrients ties and the County are working
some of this liquid is pushed out and phosphates. and bacterial and viral pathogens hard to eventually swap septic
into the drainfield. It is very easy for a septic to the system.” with the highly efficient municipal
Human gastrointestinal system to malfunction, and many “Properly maintained wastewater and sewage treat-
bacteria plays an important part do. According to Save Our Indian traditional septic systems only ment systems, which can remove
in decomposing the solids. The River Lagoon Project Plan update remove about 30-40% of the ni- almost 100 percent of all contami-
problem with septic is that things statistics,”10 to 20 percent of trogen that moves through them. nants from sewage and control
don’t usually go with the flow. septic systems are failing from Systems in adverse conditions nitrate and phosphate levels. ■
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SPACE COAST OFFICE OF TOURISM TOURISM + LAGOON GRANT PROGRAM
LAGOON GRANTS GRANTED: Eight conservation-related projects BREVARD ZOO received two
focused on the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) will receive grants from the grants: $45,000 for an oyster shell
Brevard County Tourist Development Council. Through a new Tourism recycling program and $27,900 for
+ Lagoon Grant Program, a total of about $325,000 has been awarded an effort to expose the Space Coast
to the eight selected lagoon projects. All projects will both enhance community and visitors to shoreline
the IRL’s health and contribute to tourism on the Space Coast. The restoration.
eight projects were selected from among 20 submitted for review The BREVARD COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
through the new Tourism + Lagoon Grant Program. The projects DEPARTMENT received two grants. Its Titusville causeway shoreline
were aligned into categories such as habitat restoration, improved stabilization feasibility study will receive $48,400 and its vessel debris
waterway access, shoreline litter control, and living shoreline removal program will get $48,500.
protection. Funding for the grants comes from Brevard County’s
5-percent Tourist Development Tax on hotel rooms and other KEEP BREVARD BEAUTIFUL also received two grants; $27,500 for
short-term rentals. litter removal along State Road 520 and $39,600 for litter removal on
the State Road 528 causeway.
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY will receive $39,090 in
funding. Their project, called “Biorock,” is an initiative that seeks an The MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL received a grant of $49,875
environmental alternative to plastic for oyster restoration and living for shoreline and restoration enhancement work at the site of the
shorelines along the IRL. Ted Moorhead Lagoon House in Palm Bay.
SPACE COAST MAKES CNN’S SHORT LIST OF TOP TRAVEL SPOTS: CNN Travel put together its top 19
SPACE COAST OFFICE places to visit in 2019 and from the pool of tourism sites worldwide, the Space Coast was selected! One major
OF TOURISM MAJOR reason was obvious: The U.S. Space Program. Heightened interest in the 50th Anniversary of the historic
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon will draw visitors to the
Space Coast, the heart and soul of the country’s
legendary space exploration efforts.
ROCKET TALK: A new You Tube series,
produced by the Space Coast Office of
Tourism examines all the fun things going
on right now in “the second space race,” the nickname for the competition that has emerged
among various private leaders in the space industry, such as Boeing, Space X, and Blue
Origin, along with NASA itself.
FLORIDA PRO SURF COMPETITION For the second year in a row, Sebastian Inlet State
Park hosted the Florida Pro Surf Competition, a World Surf League qualifying series
and the largest professional surf contest on America’s East Coast. Showcasing the
sport’s top professionals and brightest young stars from both Florida’s Space Coast and
around the world, the weeklong Florida Pro tournament held January 14-20 was the
first stop on the World Surf League’s 2019 North American Tour. The qualifying series
event featured a Women’s QS 3,000 competition and a Men’s QS 1,500 contest. This
international surf event reinforces the Space Coast’s prominence as a world-class surfing
destination. Florida’s Space Coast boasts the many great wave breaks which produced
world champion surfers Kelly Slater, C.J. Hobgood, Lisa Andersen and Frieda Zamba,
as well as many other world class pro surfers, including our latest young phenom from
Melbourne – Caroline Marks. Marks capitalized on all fronts to claim her second straight Florida
Pro surfing title and was awarded $8,000.
10 | BREVARD DELIVERS | FIRST QUARTER | 2019MOSQUITO CONTROL 2018 UPDATES
Mosquito Impoundment Updates
Critical repairs of hurricane damaged mosquito impoundments were worked on and will continue
over upcoming months. Approximately 25,000 linear feet of impoundment dikes, or 60% of all county-
wide hurricane damage, has now been repaired including various side projects.
South area Mosquito Control inspectors and technicians have successfully
rebuilt a boardwalk in the Melbourne Beach mosquito impoundments. Removing
the boardwalk was necessary for heavy equipment to access hurricane dam-
aged areas for repairs.
Inspectors, technicians and aquatic staff have been painstakingly installing, main-
taining and relocating thousands of feet of turbidity controls to protect the water quality
of the Indian River Lagoon during impoundment shoreline repairs. Crews typically wade
through the water with tools to trench in silt fencing close to the shore while airboat
crews deploy and connect 50-foot floating sections of turbidity curtains in deeper areas.
MOSQUITO IMPOUNDMENTS are saltwater marshes with earthen dikes
around the perimeter; they allow artificial flooding during the mosquito
breeding season. Mosquito impoundments are an effective and natural method to control the mosquito population through
breeding source reduction. Brevard Mosquito Control maintains 28,000 acres (44 sq. miles) of impounded wetlands.
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Titusville Public Library
Renovated air-conditioning system, roof, exterior finish, curb, and sidewalks. Replaced
old carpet, painted library inside and out, and replaced library sign. Added a new
computer lab area and redesigned the children’s area for greater use and safety.
■ Cost: $1.1 million
■ Funding: From a bequest of nearly $1.2 million by deceased patron of the library,
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New signage installed honoring the memory of Ms. Moehringer.
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Melbourne Public Library
Replaced library carpet with vinyl planking (with triple the service life of
carpet) in most of the library, and new carpet in the Children’s Room.
■ Cost: $416,565
■ Funding: Funded from the library system’s capital budget, which is
funded by ad valorem taxes
■ Completion Date: October 2018
Eau Gallie Public Library
Repaired the library’s roof, and covered it with a 60 mil roof system.
■ Cost: $290,000
■ Funding: Funded from the library system’s capital budget,
which is funded by ad valorem taxes
■ Completion Date: October 2018
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321-622-3630 321-622-3630 321-622-3630TINY HOMES
On December 4, 2018, Brevard County became
PARKS & RECREATION BREVARD ZOO TRAIL
one of the few jurisdictions in the state to allow
Tiny Homes as permanent residential structures.
This initiative consists of amending Chapter 62, Phase II of Brevard Zoo Trail Now Open
Article VI, to create Zoning Regulations for Tiny In November 2000, a Parks and Recreation referendum for recreational improvements was
Houses and Tiny Houses on Wheels (THOWs) as a approved by voters in South Brevard. One of the approved projects was the design and con-
permanent residence; and creating construction struction of the Brevard Zoo Linear Park. This project was done in partnership with the Brevard
standards for THOWs. County Board of County Commissioners, the Brevard Zoo, Space Coast Transportation Planning
Organization, and A. Duda & Sons, Inc.
The Zoning Regulations provide for tiny homes The first phase of the project was completed in April, 2014, and cost $3.2M. It provided a
as standalone developments and allows tiny 1.1-mile elevated 10’ wide boardwalk and paved trail for walking, running, and bicycling.
homes in agriculture/rural area and manufacture DJ Haycook Construction began construction on the second phase of the Linear Park in
home zoning classifications. The Planned Unit December, 2017. The project extended the trail an additional 1.93 miles to Turtle Mound Road.
Development (PUD) gives the developer flexibility to Phase II of the project cost $3.4M and was funded with federal monies through the Florida
create lot size, setbacks, and minimum living area. Department of Transportation and the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization.
The PUD does, however, establish some universal Brevard Zoo operates and
standards such as 30% of the area is to be utilized maintains the trail on lands do-
for recreation/open space and buffer tracts. nated by A. Duda & Sons, Inc. and
the onsite lake was donated by S
THOWs intended for use as full-time residences are
& S Enterprises, in honor of Rich-
not addressed by State or local laws or rules, and
ard M. Gramling.
due to size constraints and the portable/vehicular
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was
nature of THOWs, they do not fall within Florida
held on Saturday, January 12th. Dur-
Building Code construction standards. Therefore,
ing this ribbon-cutting ceremony,
a separate set of construction standards are
guests enjoyed refreshments, a his-
necessary to regulate THOWs used for permanent
tory of the trail, and even explored
residences. The American National Standards
the trail.
Institute (ANSI), ANSI A119.5 standard was adopted
as the basis for the THOW construction regulation.
The ANSI standard provides fire and safety criteria
and minimum standards for plumbing, electrical,
SPACE COAST AREA TRANSIT EMPLOYEE HEROIC ACTION
and fuel gas system and equipment installation.
In addition, ANSI A119.5 provides reasonable
standards for living areas such as kitchens,
County Employee Recognized as Brevard’s
bathrooms, lofts, along with providing structural Best for Heroic Action
construction requirements for floors, walls, roof,
and stairway/ladders. Quick thinking by Lori Hamilton, Space Coast Area
Transit’s Volunteers in Motion Program Supervisor,
helped save the life of a 99-year old client who had
been lying on the floor of her home for several days,
unable to stand after falling.
When a volunteer driver went to a client’s residence
for a pre-scheduled Volunteers in Motion ride, there was
no answer at her door or phone. Lori Hamilton immediately came to the scene and accessed
the home with a spare key. The client was lying on the floor with her walker under her legs
and a pool of blood by her head. Hamilton called 911, checked with the client’s doctor’s office
for any known allergies, and located her son. Hamilton’s composure and exemplary response
of the emergency situation helped save the client’s life. For her actions, she received the
Brevard’s Best Award and was named the Transit Services Employee of the Quarter.
According to Scott Nelson, Director of Space Coast Area Transit, Hamilton’s actions reflect
why the Volunteers In Motion program is so desperately needed. “With a little time and effort,
Tiny homes will be allowed in agricultural and rural our volunteers provide services for those with very limited mobility. The personal satisfaction
zoning classifications subject to the following criteria: received from knowing you are providing life-sustaining services for residents who are too
■ Contain a minimum living area of 120 square feet up elderly or frail to transport themselves is very rewarding,” he said.
to the minimum living area There are no out-of-pocket expenses for volunteers in the program. Volunteers In Motions
■ Lots are 2.5 acres or larger provides a new vehicle in which participants pick-up/drop-off those with limited mobility, assist
■ Utilized as the primary residential structure them with shopping, or possibly go with them to a medical appointment. To find out more, call
321-635-7999 or log on to 321Transit.com.
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100 sites across 15 states, including museums, schools, churches,
and other landmarks, where activists pushed to advance civil rights.
Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism sponsored the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park
and Museum’s inclusion in the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, making Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park
and Museum one of only five locations in the state of Florida to be included in the trail.
The Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Park & Museum commemorates the Moores’ legacy as
pioneers in the fight for civil rights. Harry T. Moore and his wife Harriette Simms Moore opened the first
state chapter of the NAACP, fought for equal pay for teachers, started the Progressive Voters League,
and investigated lynchings and police brutality. The Moores’ efforts for justice and equality cost them
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16 | BREVARD DELIVERS | FIRST QUARTER | 2019EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 2018 HIGHLIGHTS
Emergency Management
Operations
■ Deployed personnel to assist Calhoun County’s response
to and recovery from the devastating impacts of Hurricane
Michael.
■ Continued work with the Brevard Long-Term Recovery
Committee and the Florida Department of Economic E911
Opportunity through the Rebuild Florida program to assist
■ Awarded joint Request for Proposal with Radio for
those still recovering from Hurricane Irma.
Radio/911 Logging Recorders in December to Replay
■ Partnered with the Planning Department to procure and
■ Upgraded to the current mapping to include Next
implement electronic software for assessing damage
Generation (Text location capabilities and RapidSOS)
immediately following a disaster. This tool, which is
available to every municipality, streamlines the entire data ■ Addressed 8 of 16 Municipalities
collection process, allows for better coordination, and will
expedite state/federal assistance. 800 MHZ
■ Continued to refine the various emergency management
■ Cocoa Beach radio tower/site completed
technological platforms (WebEOC, AlertBrevard, BEST
Application and Crisis Track) to increase capabilities ■ Radio system microwave connectivity in progress
and offer a better user experience in documentation of ■ Rockledge tower replacement in progress
disaster recovery and response. ■ Palm Bay tower replacement in progress
BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH TRANSPARENCY | BREVARD DELIVERS | 17UPCOMING
SPACE COAST OFFICE
OF TOURISM
Plans are underway to
celebrate Apollo 11’s historic
mission to the moon. A week
of activities is being planned
for July 11-16, 2019, including an
astronaut parade; an astronaut
pub crawl; a free outdoor
concert featuring the Alan
Apollo 50 Celebration
Parson’s Project; and the Apollo
50 Gala to be held under the giant Saturn V rocket
at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
July 11–16 | 2019 Visit www.Apollo50.us for all updates on the activities.
BREVARD COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
Movies in the Park
Throughout the year, the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department hosts
movies in the park. Movies are family friendly and free to attend.
Brevard County Central Area Parks presents “Hop” Brevard County
Kiwanis Island Park on Merritt Island North Area Parks presents
Friday, April 19; 6 – 9 pm “Jurassic World – Fallen Kingdom”
Feature presentation begins at 6:45 pm Sand Point Park in Titusville
PG | 1h 35min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy Friday, May 24
E.B., the Easter Bunny’s teenage son, heads to Hollywood Feature presentation begins at 6 pm
determined to become a drummer in a rock ‘n’ roll band. PG-13 | 2h 8min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Be sure to come early and enjoy treats from food trucks, When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring
games and pick a spot to watch the movie with a free bag to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue
of popcorn. the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event.
Brevard County North Area Parks presents Brevard County Central Area Parks presents
“Ralph Breaks the Internet – Wreck-it Ralph 2” “High School Musical 2”
Sand Point Park in Titusville Kiwanis Island Park on Merritt Island
Friday, April 26 Friday, May 31; 6 – 9 pm
Feature presentation begins at 6 pm Feature presentation begins at 6 pm
PG | 1h 52min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy TV-G | 1h 44min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Six years after the events of “Wreck-It Ralph,” Ralph and School’s out for summer and the East High Wildcats are
Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their ready to make it the time of their lives after landing jobs in a
arcade, leading them into a new adventure. wealthy country club owned by Sharpay and Ryan’s family.
18 | BREVARD DELIVERS | FIRST QUARTER | 2019SPACE COAST AREA TRANSIT NEW “RIDE WITH JIM” EVENTS
Ride Along & Chat Over Coffee with Those
Who Help Shape Brevard County’s Future
“Ride with Jim” events offer participants an opportunity to share coffee
and conversation with those who help shape the future of Brevard County.
In 2019, each “Ride with Jim” has a different focus and discussion topic.
Themes include: Tourism, Libraries, Housing & Human Services, and Transit.
“Ride with Jim” participants will be picked up at a designated location by a
Space Coast Area Transit bus. After riding to a nearby Bagel 13, individuals
chat over coffee and a bagel with Assistant County Manager Jim Liesenfelt and
the Brevard County Department Director that corresponds with the event theme.
“Ride with Jim” events last approximately an hour and a half; seating is limited
and pre-registration is required at 321Transit.com/RideWithJim.
THE 2019 SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
■ March 20th: Let’s Talk Tourism
■ May 29th: Learning About Libraries
■ August 28th: Housing & Human Services
■ October 30th: Mobility Week & Transit
BREVARD COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION EVENTS
Annual Fox Lake Spring Festival of Crafts
This annual event showcases handmade art, jewelry,
sewn creations, woodwork, and other homemade pieces from
craft vendors. Call 321-264-5037 for more information.
• Fox Lake Park in Titusville
• Saturday, April 6; 9 am – 3 pm UF/IFAS EXTENSION
2019 Viera Spring Festival BREVARD COUNTY 4-H FAIR & MARKET
Festival will include kids crafts, activities, food trucks, an egg hunt, POULTRY AUCTION • FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH
and an appearance by a special bunny. Call 321-433-4891 for & SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH, 2019
more information. Come join Brevard County 4-H for the annual
• Viera Regional Community Center in Viera 4-H Fair & Market Poultry Auction. Stop by
• Saturday, April 13; 9 am – 2 pm to admire 4-Her’s displays of creativity and
Spring Hunt & Bunny Sighting talent, socialize with our youth exhibitors,
Join the fun. Bring your children and enjoy pancakes, take participate in the silent auction, and bid on
pictures, meet our Bunny and hunt for candy filled eggs in the market poultry birds during the live auction!
park. Don’t miss this spectacular spring event! So, hop on over UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office in
to Sandrift Community Center to purchase tickets. For more Cocoa • FREE and open to the public
information call 321-264-5105.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST SOCIAL
• Sand Point Park in Titusville
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH AT 9 AM
• Saturday, April 20; 2 pm – 5 pm
The perfect time to chat with 4-H members
• Tickets go on sale April 1 I $5 per child and $3 per adult
and learn all about their projects before
Mommy & Me Princess Tea bidding on their laying hens at the auction.
Come out and enjoy refreshments, crafts, photos, and fun with
your mom. This event is for moms and children ages 10 and under. POULTRY AUCTION
• McLarty Park in Rockledge SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH AT 10:30 AM
• Saturday, May 11; 2 pm – 3:30 pm For more information on 4-H and this year’s
• $6 for mommy and me and $3 for each additional child 4-H Fair & Market Poultry Auction, contact
Registration required Andrea Lazzari, 4-H Agent, at (321) 633-1702
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20 | BREVARD DELIVERS | FIRST QUARTER | 2019COUNTY PROJECTS NEW FIRST QUARTER • 2019
UTILITY SERVICES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Sykes Creek Regional Wastewater South Beaches Regional Wastewater
Treatment Facility RAS/WAS Treatment Facility
Pumping System Rehabilitation DISTRICT 3: Reuse Pump System Replacement Project
involves replacement of three vertical turbine pumps, valves
DISTRICT 2: Expedited project consists of removal and
and piping along with three variable frequency drives. In
replacement of Return Activated Sludge (RAS) and Waste
addition, the project includes furnishing and installing float
Activated Sludge (WAS) pumps, associated electrical and
switches inside the existing reuse storage tank, upgrading
control work and minor building repairs.
existing pump control panel, replacing flow meter, storage tank
■ Start Date: January 2019 level indicator, level transducer and controls for transfer pump
■ Cost: $1,030,000 wet well.
■ Funding: Utility Services CIP Program ■ Start Date: January 2019
■ Cost: $748,300
■ Funding: Utility Services CIP Program
Lift Station B-01 Replacement
DISTRICT 5: Project consists of demolition at existing lift station site; installation of a valve vault; new submersible pumps,
risers, valves, piping, control panel; a permanent bypass pump; new associated electrical components; and new associated
instrumentation and controls.
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UTILITY SERVICES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP)
Mims Water Treatment Plant Lift Station T-28 Rehabilitation
DISTRICT 1: CO2 Tank Replacement: Installation of new DISTRICT 4: Rehabilitation of existing lift station wet well,
vertical vacuum insulated CO2 storage tank to replace removal of existing valve vault, installation of new electrical
existing tank and associated delivery system, a pre-cast control panel and Remote Transmission Unit (RTU) mounted
concrete equipment/electrical building and associated on new antenna mast.
piping, electrical control panels, telemetry, instrumentation ■ Completion Date: January 2019
and controls. ■ Cost: $241,000
■ Projected Completion Date: March 2019 ■ Funding: Utility Services CIP Program
■ Cost: $580,007
■ Funding: Utility Services CIP Program
Barefoot Bay Water Reclamation Lift Station S-08 Replacement
System Air Piping and Blower DISTRICT 4: Rehabilitating existing submersible lift station,
Improvements furnishing and installing new valve vault, auxiliary wet well,
new control panel with upgraded FPL service and new
DISTRICT 3: Project includes the relocation of existing telemetry tower with Remote Transmission Unit (RTU).
blowers to a new concrete pad with a canopy as well as
■ Completion Date: February 2019
replacement of failing air piping, valves and controls.
■ Cost: $468,250
■ Projected Completion Date: March 2019 ■ Funding: Utility Services CIP Program
■ Cost: $599,977
■ Funding: Utility Services CIP Program
22 | BREVARD DELIVERS | FIRST QUARTER | 20192017
FIRST QUARTER • 2019
Lift Station S-12 Force Main
Replacement
DISTRICT 4: Includes installation of new force main by
directional drill, installation of new manhole with new force
main tie-in, lining of new manhole and abandonment of
existing force main.
■ Completion Date: February 2019
■ Cost: $171,238 Chemical Feed &
■ Funding: Utility Services CIP Program
Clarifier Improvements
DISTRICT 4: Replacement of 2 million gallon per day clarifier
mechanical components and sodium hypochlorite feed
system. Installation of canopy and storage area for new
sodium hypochlorite feed system, new clarifier equipment,
Return Activated Sludge (RAS) pumps, Waste Activated Sludge
(WAS) pump, weir meter at flow splitter box, Programmable
Logic Control (PLC) panels and associated PLC/Human
Machine Interface (HMI) screen programming.
■ Projected Completion Date: March 2019
■ Cost: $1,497,000
Lift Station T-38 Rehabilitation
and Force Main Replacement
DISTRICT 4: Rehabilitation of existing wet well,
replacement of both electrical control panel and lift station
telemetry. Approximately 2,370 linear feet of 4” force main
will be replaced with 6” HDPE force main. Located at and
primarily serving the Brevard Zoo, this work will increase
the capacity of the lift station to ensure reliable service.
■ Completion Date: February 2019
■ Cost: $596,099
■ Funding: Utility Services CIP Program
Lift Station T-14 Rehabilitation
DISTRICT 4: Project includes rehabilitation of existing
wet well; demolition of underground valve box and
replacement with an aboveground valve pad; replacement
of the pumps, base elbows, discharge piping, guiderail
system, valves / fittings, electrical and RTU panels; and
connection to the existing force main.
■ Completion Date: February 2019
■ Cost: $340,800
■ Funding: Utility Services CIP Program
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BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH TRANSPARENCY | BREVARD DELIVERS | 23COUNTY PROJECTS COMPLETED
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONAL DRILLS
Cobalt Magnet Drill Highlights Busy
Quarter for Emergency Management
Brevard County Emergency Management was among key agencies taking
part in February in Cobalt Magnet, a full-scale exercise that involved federal,
state and local agencies through an extensive drill of coordinated emergency
response to a rocket launch accident involving radiological materials.
Yearlong planning was involved for the 3-day exercise, which took place Feb.
26-28. Cobalt Magnet included activation of the Brevard County Emergency
Operations Center in Rockledge, establishment of a Joint Information Center
at the Kennedy Space Center and a simulated coordinated public information
initiative involving participating agencies, including the Department of Energy’s
National Nuclear Security Administration, NASA, local law enforcement and
fire rescue, 45th Space Wing, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
National Weather Service-Melbourne, Florida Health Department, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug
Administration, Centers for Disease Control and numerous area municipalities and neighboring counties.
Cobalt Magnet was designed to help agencies identify gaps in technical and operational capabilities and provided
opportunity for improvement of response and recovery in the event a real emergency incident was to occur. It also
helped build relationships between response partners prior to this type of launch and helped to ensure a common
understanding of capabilities exists.
UF/IFAS EXTENSION 4-H BUG CLUB
Brevard County 4-H Bug Club
In January, the first ever Brevard County 4-H Bug Club tested
their entomology knowledge and skills at the annual State 4-H
Insectathon competition in Gainesville. Six youth from Brevard
competed in insect identification, insect damage identification,
insect collection, and insect art contests. One of our 4-H
members took home 3rd place in the insect collection contest!
It was a great learning experience – before the competition
had even ended, the club members were already planning
field trips and club meetings for next year!
For more information on 4-H, contact Andrea Lazzari
at (321) 633-1702.
24 | BREVARD DELIVERS | FIRST QUARTER | 20192017
FIRST QUARTER • 2019
NATURAL RESOURCES SAVE OUR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON (SOIRL)
■ 3 Contracts Executed – St Johns River Water Management
District Crane Creek M-1 Flow Restoration, Melbourne
Riverside Septic to Sewer, and Brevard Zoo Bettinger
Oyster Restoration
■ 3 Projects Completed – Brevard County Mims Muck
Removal and Outflow Treatment, Brevard Zoo Bettinger
Oyster Restoration, and Grass Clippings Outreach Study
Recommendations Report
■ Brevard Kingsmill – Aurora Stormwater Project land
purchase approved
■ Melbourne Pennwood Septic to Sewer Project sewer line
extended via directional drilling
■ Design on Flounder and Johns Rd Stormwater Projects
■ Eau Gallie Area Muck Removal final design completed
and State and Federal permit acquired; Titusville Muck
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Creek Muck Removal design completed
■ Muck Finders survey of Milford Point
■ Perfluorinated compound monitoring results for
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SPACE COAST AREA TRANSIT TRANSIT SUMMIT
240 Brevard Leaders Show Love for
Tourism & Transit at Annual Summit by WENDY R. ELLIS
B usiness leaders, elected officials, and
stakeholders from across Brevard County
shared their love for the Space Coast at
one reason residents ride the bus is to get to
work. “This holds true especially for employees
who work in the tourism industry. While you may
Speakers included Courtney Reynolds,
Program Manager of reThink Your Commute;
Scott Nelson, Director of Space Coast Area
the annual Tourism + Transit Summit. The not personally rely on Space Coast Area Transit, I Transit; and Bonnie King of the Space Coast
Valentine’s Day event focused on reasons to guarantee that you rely on someone who does,” Office of Tourism, who also emceed the event
love the Space Coast: from the many places she said. Additionally, transit helps get tourists with Space Coast Daily’s Giles Malone. Kirsten
to spend a staycation, to the opportunities from one destination to the other. Last year, just Sanchez, Director of Business Development
available at Port Canaveral, to the savings on the two bus routes that serve the 520-A1A for Carnival Cruise Lines, shared plans for
available by riding Space Coast Area Transit tourism corridor, there were over half a million expansion at Port Canaveral, and hosted
and sharing the ride to work. passenger trips. “When it comes to growing our summit guests at a luncheon on board the
In explaining the relationship between economy, there is no doubt that tourism and Carnival Liberty. Attendees arrived at the ship
Tourism and Transit, Commissioner Kristine transit are closely linked.” on Space Coast Area Transit buses.
Isnardi, Chairman of the Brevard County Board of Eva Rey, Chairman of Transit One, Brevard’s Keynote speaker Peter Kageyama, author of
County Commissioners, stated that the number council for transit advocacy, followed up by For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between
stating that one of the main People and Their Places and the follow up book
objectives of the summit is to Love Where You Live: Creating Emotionally
advocate for investment in public Engaging Places, began his address by citing
transportation by encouraging a wedding that took place in Durham North
community partnerships. “We Carolina. In a surprising twist, the 1,600 brides
know that Brevard County and grooms “married their city” by pledging
Government cannot be solely their commitment to maximize its health,
responsible for fixing transit’s welfare, and economy. “We are in a relationship
funding problem. Lack of local with our places,” Kageyama said. It’s a word
funding is a community issue that’s that implies a two-way street. It’s not just about
going to require a community what our cities can do for us, it’s about what we
solution,” she said can do for them. By aspiring to something more:
“Transit isn’t just about buses, it’s an exciting time to be involved in tourism and transit on the Space Coast,”
stated Commissioner Isnardi, who noted that space tourism, is right around the corner.
26 | BREVARD DELIVERS | FIRST QUARTER | 20192017
FIRST QUARTER • 2019
Over half a million passenger
trips were taken last year on
the two routes that serve the
520-A1A tourism corridor
beauty, art and great design – the threshold
rises beyond just safety and functionality to
comfort, convivial, and fun.”
Stressing that solutions may look different
than those seen before in the form of “younger,
bolder, pierced or tattooed,” he cautioned
against using the word “no” to silence citizens
wanting to do something positive for the
community. Instead, he challenged attendees Summit guests embrace the event’s LOVE theme while traveling to
to be more creative, innovative, and open to Port Canaveral on a Space Coast Area Transit bus
seeing problems and solutions differently.
“Management needs to encourage co-creators and organizations we want to live and work “There is no greater way of empowering a
in their cities and organizations. Let your in. Let’s create destinations that are worth the community than to have stakeholders who
employees know it’s OK to say ‘yes’. People journey. Love is the best thing we do; it’s about love where they live. Their involvement leads
need to have skin in the game.” time we apply it to the places that we live. Let to greater partnerships, more ideas on the
“Things have a value beyond purely us do small things with great love.” table, and ultimately, a more effective and
financial,” Kageyama emphasized. “Think Commissioner Isnardi thanked those who collaborative effort that allows us to keep our
about the cost of ugly and boring and then let’s took the time to attend the summit stating, economy on the move.” ■
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