BREVARD • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Freshman goalkeeper Elias Ronning Orn from Florida Tech men’s soccer has been named the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season and his career.

He was a huge reason the Panthers went 1-0-1 against Nova Southeastern and Florida Southern.

Orn was tabbed SSC Defensive Player of the Week at the end of September making this his second career SSC weekly honor.

The Randaberg, Norway native totaled 11 saves, many of which came early in the game keeping Tech alive. In the first game against Nova Southeastern, Orn tallied three almost back-to-back-to-back saves before the eight-minute mark. This allowed for the Panther offense to find their groove and take the 1-0 lead in minute 15′. He would end the game with five total saves in a 1-1 tie.

Déjà vu hit in a 2-1 victory at Florida Southern when the Mocs fired three shots on goal within a two-minute span before minute 13′. Orn made all three saves and went on to make the second-most in a single game this season with six.

The win in Lakeland over Florida Southern marked Tech’s first win at Berend Field since a 4-0 route on October 3, 2018.

Tech heads to Winter Park to play a non-conference match-up against Rollins on Wednesday, October 22, at 6 P.M. ET.

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WINTER PARK, FLORIDA – The Florida Tech women’s soccer team stuns Rollins with a 3-2 victory with three goals in the final five minutes of play on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The Panthers improve to 4-1-2 (1-0-1 SSC) while the Tars are now 4-2-0 (0-1-0 SSC)

Florida Tech wasted no time applying early pressure. Within the first five minutes, Katie Ormerod and Ellinor Blaasternes each fired shots toward the Rollins net, showing the Panthers’ agression. But it was the Tars who struck first. In the ninth minute, Rollins capitalized on a defensive lapse, slotting a precise shot into the top left corner to take a 1-0 lead.

The home side continued to press, dominating possession with a flurry of corner kicks between the 15′ and 18′ minutes. Their persistence paid off moments later when they netted a second goal in the 19′ minute, putting the Panthers in a 2-0 hole before the first half ended.

Florida Tech searched for a way back into the game, but attempts in the 19′ and 23′ minutes went astray. A surge of activity between the 31′ and 34′ minutes brought two shots and three corners for Tech, but the only attempt on goal was turned away by the Tars’ keeper. Meanwhile, the Panthers’ defense held strong, fending off two corners in the 36′ minute. Goalkeeper Kaitlin Sinkler came up big with two critical saves in the 37′ and 40′ minutes to keep her team within striking distance heading into halftime.

After the break, Florida Tech tried to claw their way back. Shots by Sara Batchadji in the 49′ and Ada Geier in the 54′ minute looked promising, but once again, the Rollins keeper denied them.

Time ticked away, and it seemed the Tars might coast to victory. But the 85′ minute sparked a wild turn of events. Rebecca Storr stepped up and launched a shot from just outside the box, beating the keeper and giving the Panthers their first goal of the match. The momentum swung instantly.

Just two minutes later, a Rollins foul near the box gave Florida Tech a golden opportunity. Batchadji took full advantage, curling a beautiful lofted shot over the goalkeeper to tie the game 2-2 in the 87′ minute.

The Tars barely had time to regroup before Storr struck again. With less than a minute elapsed from the equalizer, Storr surged forward from midfield and unleashed a rocket into the back of the net — her second goal in just three minutes — giving Florida Tech a stunning 3-2 lead in the 88′ minute.

The Panthers held firm in the final moments, sealing the comeback and snapping a 21-year drought since their last win after trailing by two goals — a 3-2 overtime thriller over Embry-Riddle back in 2004.

Beyond the Boxscore:

• Rebecca Storr’s pair of late goals were her first and second of the season, coming at the perfect time.

• Sara Batchadji’s equalizer marked her second goal of the year.

• Kaitlin Sinkler tallied six saves, her second-highest total in a match this season.

• Florida Tech outshot Rollins 17-15 in a hard-fought battle.

Up Next: The Panthers look to carry their momentum into a high-stakes showdown as they wrap up their road trip against No. 19 Embry-Riddle on Saturday, Sept. 27. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EST.

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BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA — Florida Tech legendary Athletic Director and Rowing Coach, Bill Jurgens, has been named to the 2025 Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame class, as announced by the league office.

Jurgens will be formally inducted alongside nine other honorees during the SSC Hall of Fame Brunch and Celebration on Saturday, October 4, at Barry University in Miami Shores.

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Jurgens’ remarkable career at Florida Tech spanned more than four decades, where he served as Athletic Director from 1976 to 2020. Under his leadership, Panther Athletics experienced tremendous growth and national success.

He was also the first rowing coach in Florida Tech history, launching the program in 1969 and laying the foundation for what would become one of the most successful collegiate rowing programs in the region.

Throughout his coaching and administrative tenure, Jurgens led the Panthers to five national championships, 35 Sunshine State Conference titles, and seven SSC individual championships. His rowing crews claimed 20 Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association championships, 27 Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Association titles, and 17 Dad Vail Regatta victories.

Jurgens’ influence extended well beyond Florida Tech. He served on the U.S. Rowing Association Board of Directors (1976-87) and the U.S. Olympic Rowing Committee (1977-80), and he has been a longstanding member of the Dad Vail Rowing Association Board of Directors since 1990.

A true pioneer in collegiate rowing, Jurgens was a member of the first NCAA Women’s Rowing Championship Committee (1996-99) and chaired the NCAA Division II Women’s Rowing Committee from 2004 to 2006.

His contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including induction into the Florida Tech Sports Hall of Fame, Jacksonville University Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.

He received U.S. Rowing’s prestigious Jack Kelly Award in 2016 and was the recipient of the Visionary Award from the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2025, he received the Golden Eagle Award from the Central Florida Council of Scouting America.

Jurgens currently holds the title of Athletic Director Emeritus at Florida Tech.

The Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame was established in 1991 to honor individuals who have brought distinction, honor, and excellence to the league. The 2025 class marks the 25th Hall of Fame induction, bringing the total number of inductees to 223.

Tickets are available for the SSC Hall of Fame Brunch and Celebration on October 4th in Miami Shores. Event space is limited, and you must purchase no later than Friday, September 19.

If you are interested in celebrating the SSC’s 25th Hall of Fame Class, email Maryanne Simkulak, Sunshine State Conference Senior Associate Commissioner, for more information.

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WATCH: Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame’s Bill Jurgens Champion of Florida Tech For Six Decades

ABOVE VIDEO: The FIT athletic department has expanded under Bill Jurgens’ watch to include 22 sports and hundreds of student-athletes. The Panthers’ first-ever college football team will debut in the fall. As Florida Tech’s number and variety of sports teams has grown over the years, interacting and building relationships with the student-athletes has taken on added significance for Jurgens. “I always give them advice. They may not ask, but I give it to them,” he said. “I try to set myself in a position to help people.”

• Dedicated Steward of FIT Athletics, Member of FIT & JU Hall of Fame , Championship Rowing Coach

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The long association of Bill Jurgens and athletics at Florida Institute of Technology may best be remembered for a career spanning 44 years and counting, but that would overlook his storied success as a coach, administrator and a role model for generations of students.

A resident of Melbourne since he was in third grade, Jurgens never dreamed growing up that he would one day lead a college athletic program or champion Florida Tech’s fortunes on and off the playing field for nearly six decades.

It has earned him induction into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame as the 2013 Sports Visionary Award recipient.

A 1964 graduate of Melbourne High School, Jurgens attended Jacksonville University and majored in biology. He also competed in rowing for four years and became captain of the school’s team as a senior.

After graduation, Jurgens took a job at Arlington Junior High School in Jacksonville to teach biology. Within a week his principal moved him to physical education where he also served as JV basketball coach and assistant track coach.

At the end of the year, he received a grant to attend the University of Florida to teach biology to students of diverse backgrounds. He returned to Melbourne in the fall of 1969 and was hired by Florida Tech on a part-time basis to coach the rowing team. At the same time, the principal at Eau Gallie Junior High School was impressed by Bill’s work with diverse students at UF and hired him to teach special needs students.

GUIDING & STEADYING FORCE

As Florida Tech rowing coach, the team won its first five races and even defeated arch-rival Rollins College. By the following fall, Jurgens became a full-time coach at Florida Tech. In 1976 he became the school’s athletic director.

He applied for the position because, as he put it, “I wanted a broad-based program. It never occurred to me that having many teams means more work. I thought our athletes could benefit from a positive spirit and not get caught up in what we didn’t have. My goal was to help all of our sports succeed.”

Besides fulfilling his duties as athletic director, Bill continued to coach Florida Tech rowers. Serving 20 years as the team’s coach, he led the squad to the state title in 1974, and in 1975 FIT claimed its first national championship.

In all, Jurgens led the Panthers to 20 NCAA team and individual titles until stepping down in 1988. With his coaching days behind him, Jurgens poured his heart and soul into developing a level of excellence for the athletic department. FIT programs flourished with the men’s soccer team winning NCAA Division II championships in 1988 and again in 1991.

“Vince Lombardi is often misquoted about saying ‘winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing,’ when what he really said was, ‘winning isn’t everything. The will to win is the only thing,’” Jurgens said.

“I consider success to be when you have people who don’t worry about a loss, but keep the desire to win.”

As Florida Tech’s number and variety of sports teams has grown over the years, interacting and building relationships with the student-athletes has taken on added significance for Jurgens. “I always give them advice. They may not ask, but I give it to them,” he said. “I try to set myself in a position to help people.”

MENTOR TO GENERATIONS OF ATHLETES

Jurgens encourages FIT athletes to get involved in the community in service-oriented endeavors and programs, such as working with handicapped children or volunteering in a food pantry.

The FIT athletic department has expanded under his watch to include 22 sports and hundreds of student-athletes. The Panthers’ first-ever college football team will debut in the fall.

“I know I’ve done my job when I see them graduate and they see what they’ve become. They see what they achieved and they are more prepared and more successful and more able to deal with the ups and downs,” Jurgens said.

“It impresses me that we create that environment and I’m confident in the product that we have and nothing prevents us from being the best we could be.”

Jurgens, who is a member of the Florida Tech Sports Hall of Fame and the Jacksonville University Athletic Hall of Fame, has indeed been the right man for the job at Florida Tech, and his vision for athletics at the school has created a model program that others try to emulate.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Florida Tech gold medal canoe specialist Anuar Akchurin will compete in the 2025 World Championships for team USA.

The World Championships will be held in Milan, Italy August 20-24.

 The final selection round was in San Diego, where the athletes raced 500 meters against each other. Team USA canoe sprint head coach, Joe Harper, announced the results at the end of the day, and Akchurin was one second faster.

This result places him in the C-2 (canoe double) with Johnathan Grady for the 500-meter event at the 2025 World Championships.

The C-2 500 meters is part of the Olympic program for LA 2028.

“This is just the beginning of the journey — thank you so much for your continued support,” said Akchurin.

Next stop, Milan, for the 2025 Canoe Sprint World Championships.

Originally from Kazakhstan, Akchurin discovered his love for canoeing 11 years ago after watching a competition in person with his father.

Afterward, he enrolled in a free club that taught children about the sport. Not only did he love the challenge canoeing presented, but he also enjoyed spending more time in nature.

While attending Florida Tech, Akchurin pursued his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and continued competing independently in sprint canoeing.

One day, while on the water training, Akchurin crossed paths with professor Paul Cosentino and Florida Tech’s concrete canoe team.

After striking up a conversation, Akchurin was brought on to assist the team as an expert in paddle sports.

While coaching the team, he taught the students proper paddling techniques and team-building exercises to improve overall communication.

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BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA –  The Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association has announced the 2025 class of Empacher-IRCA All-Americans, and Florida Tech’s Domantas Marocka has been selected as an Honorable Mention member for his hard work and success during the 2024-25 season.

The Empacher-IRCA honored 104 rowers and coxswains who met the criteria to be named a First Team, Second Team, or Honorable Mention All-American, representing 43 institutions.

A native of Lithuania, Marocka has been a staple in the V8 and V4 boats for the Panthers. He helped the V4 team capture third place in the C Final at the 2025 IRA National Championship Regatta and place 13th overall at the Dad Vail Regatta.

Marocka was also honored as an Empacher-IRCA Scholar-Athlete for his commitment to excellence in the classroom.

Marocka was one of 13 named to the honorable mention list. The graduate student was a big anchor for the Florida Tech rowing team.

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BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Florida Tech Director of Athletics Jamie Joss announces the hiring of Jordan Hill as Assistant Director of Athletic Corporate Relations. Hill brings more than 10 years of experience in sales, customer service, and community engagement.

“Jordan brings a unique blend of athletic experience and business acumen that will greatly benefit our department,” said Joss. “His familiarity with the Melbourne area, coupled with his ability to forge strong connections with community businesses, effectively respond to sales opportunities, and maximize potential collaborations, makes him an ideal fit for this role. We are confident that his ability to connect with local businesses and our vibrant community will elevate our corporate relations initiatives to new heights.”

Hill comes to Florida Tech after working at Health First in Melbourne, Florida, serving as a Transporter and Mobility Rehab Technician. There, he built strong rapport with patients, collaborated with physical therapists, and consistently demonstrated professionalism and teamwork under pressure.

“I am grateful to Jamie for this opportunity,” said Hill. Athletics has been a part of my life since I was young. Having been a student-athlete myself, I understand the importance of strong partnerships in supporting our programs and athletes. I am thrilled to join the athletics team and look forward to leveraging my experiences to strengthen our relationships with corporate partners and contribute to the success of our athletic initiatives.”

Prior to, Hill served as a Business Sales Specialist and Community Sales Specialist for Spectrum in both Melbourne, and Columbus, Ohio. In those roles, he excelled in face-to-face relationship-building, led team meetings, trained new employees, and was recognized for outstanding sales performance, including being named the top sales representative in the Southeast region during his first month on the job.

His earlier professional experiences include working in sales support, customer relations, and team leadership at Ohio Health Chiller in Dublin, Ohio, where he managed a front desk team, resolved customer concerns, and scheduled operations for a large volume of guests.

A graduate of Urbana University and a member of the baseball program, Hill earned his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management.

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ABOVE VIDEO: Israel launches air strikes against Iran (Fox News Video)

(FOX NEWS) – Israeli Defense Forces launched a sweeping strike on Iran following months of attempted, and seemingly failed, nuclear negotiations between the Trump administration and Tehran.

Fox News’ Trey Yingst reported that Israel carried out strikes in Iran, adding that explosions were heard in the capital of Tehran.

A state of emergency has been declared across Israel as the country braces for an Iranian response.

The strikes came after Israel first threatened to go after Iran’s nuclear facilities in early November following a series of back-and-forth missile attacks between April and October last year.

Direct engagement between Israel and Iran began after Tehran in April 2024 levied its first ever direct strikes against Israeli territory. Israel responded less than a week later and destroyed part of Iran’s S-300 long-range air defense system.

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BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Florida Tech’s Trenten Anderson and Jacob Pino earned a spot on the College Sports Communications Academic All-District baseball team.

Academic All-District honorees are considered for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America ballot. First-team, second-team, and third-team Academic All-America honorees will be announced in mid-April.

Anderson, a graduate student, earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental resource management, holding a 3.75 grade point average. This is the second time that Anderson has earned Academic All-District status in his career.

This season, he reached a career-high 39 strikeouts with a 3.40 ERA in 55.2 innings pitched with one win and one save.

Pino, a junior, is earning his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and holds a 3.50 grade point average.

This is the first time Pino has earned Academic All-District status in his career. This season, his first with Tech, he recorded 42 strikeouts and tied for the team lead in wins with four, pitching 68 innings with a 5.29 ERA.

Pino collected two top 25-ranked wins, earning Pitcher of the Week Honors after giving up just two hits and zero runs while totaling four strikeouts, facing 23 batters in a 2-0 shutout win over #4 Florida Southern and defeating #21 Rollins 4-3 in extra innings.

Florida Tech will look to make a splash next year after finishing the season 24-24 overall and 13-17 in the Sunshine State Conference.

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WATCH: Known for his signature knuckleball and unwavering dedication to service, former MLB pitcher Tim Wakefield was remembered Saturday evening by the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame not just as a baseball icon but as a man whose life reflected purpose, humility, and generosity. Tim and Stacy Wakefield were the embodiment of love in action—genuine, generous, and deeply committed to their community. Sadly, Tim passed away in 2023 at the age of 57. Stacy followed him the next year. Yet their profound legacy endures.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Known for his signature knuckleball and unwavering dedication to service, Brevard native and former MLB pitcher Tim Wakefield was remembered Saturday evening by the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame not just as a baseball icon but as a man whose life reflected purpose, humility, and generosity.

Wakefield made national headlines in the early 1990s with the Pittsburgh Pirates, earning the title of Pitcher of the Year after securing two complete-game victories in the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves, bringing the Pirates within reach of a World Series appearance.

But even during the heights of his early success, Wakefield understood there was more to life than baseball. He quickly used his rising fame to support longtime friend Betsy Farmer, who had founded the Space Coast Early Intervention Center, a preschool for children with special needs.

Thanks to Wakefield’s generosity and broad network of connections, he and his wife Stacy supported the organization—now known as Space Coast Discovery—for more than 25 years.

In 1993, Wakefield’s career faced a setback when he lost command of his signature pitch. He was sent down to the minors and eventually designated for assignment in 1994. What would have been a devastating blow to most players became a turning point for Wakefield.

Just six days later, he was signed by the Boston Red Sox and trained that offseason with legendary knuckleballer Phil Niekro.

In 1995, with Boston’s pitching staff plagued by injuries, Wakefield was called up from Triple-A in late May. He stunned fans and opponents alike, going 14-1 with a 1.65 ERA in his first 17 starts. He helped lead the Red Sox to an AL East division title and earned American League Comeback Player of the Year honors.

Wakefield quickly became a beloved figure in Boston, not just for his performance on the mound but also for his deep commitment to the community. He partnered with the Franciscan Hospital for Children and was active in organizations like “Pitching In for Kids” and “Touch ‘Em All.” In 2013, he was named honorary chairman of the Red Sox Foundation.

A devout Christian since 1990, Wakefield met the love of his life, Stacy, in Boston. The couple married in 2002 and had two children. Though they loved their adopted city, they returned to their cherished home on Florida’s Space Coast each year.

Wakefield retired from baseball in 2012, concluding a remarkable 19-year MLB career with 200 wins, third-most in Red Sox history, behind only Roger Clemens and Cy Young.

Throughout his career and life, Wakefield remained even-keeled and purpose-driven. He believed that those blessed with success had a duty to serve others. Whether comforting a parent of a child with special needs or sitting quietly with a child on his lap, his compassion was ever-present.

Tim and Stacy Wakefield were the embodiment of love in action—genuine, generous, and deeply committed to their community. Sadly, Tim passed away in 2023 at the age of 57. Stacy followed him the next year. Yet their profound legacy endures.

On Opening Day 2024, Fenway Park hosted a celebration marking the 20th anniversary of the Red Sox’s 2004 World Championship. The pregame ceremony was dedicated to the Wakefields. Their children, Brianna and Trevor, led the championship team onto the field. Brianna threw the ceremonial first pitch in a profoundly moving tribute.

The emotional gathering highlighted the many relationships Wakefield had built during his life. His teammates, friends, and fans remembered him not for his fame or statistics, but for his service, his relationships, and his love.

“Tonight, we offer Special Recognition to Tim Wakefield, a proud member of the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame’s inaugural class of 2012,” said Tom Palermo, president and publisher of Space Coast Daily.  “We honor not just his accomplishments in baseball, but the remarkable life he lived beyond the game.”

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BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA– The Florida Tech softball program earned three spots on an All-Sunshine State Conference Team and saw three freshmen make the All-SSC Second Team.

Chloe Fariello, a utility/pitcher, Malaya Nelson as an outfielder, and Haley Rider as a designated player were all named to the All-SSC Second Team. Being a freshman, it is their first All-SSC selection of their young careers.

It is also the first time in the program’s history that three freshmen have made the All-Conference Team.

This season, Fariello played incredibly at three different positions: first base, left field, and pitcher. She gave the conference no choice but to name her to the All-SSC Second Team for the utility/pitcher position.

The Lake Worth native started all 51 games for the Panthers, compiling a .311 batting average, 31 runs, four doubles, two triples, 17 RBI, 20 walks, and her first career home run.

Fariello was also a menace on the base paths, going 23-for-24 on steal attempts, making the top 10 in the conference. From the circle, she appeared 17 times and started 11 games, finishing 2025 with five complete games, two shutouts, two saves, and 34 strikeouts in 60 innings pitched.

She was also named SSC pitcher of the Week after a 1-0 shutout performance against No. 3 Tampa. In the field, Fariello tallied 133 putouts, 25 assists in 166 chances for a .952 fielding percentage.

Nelson sparked many Panther runs from the bottom of the lineup, stroking a .338 overall batting average and a stellar .375 in conference play. The freshman also recorded 23 runs, four doubles, two home runs, 23 RBI, and 11 steals in 48 starts.

Nelson compiled 11 multi-hit games, including three 3-for-3 games. As an outfielder, the Snohomish, Washington native held a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage in her 55 chances, tallying 53 putouts and two assists.

Rider was not only one of the best freshmen in the SSC but also one of the best players during the 2025 season. The Viera native led the Panthers with a .378 batting average, four triples, a .597 slugging percentage, and a .432 on-base percentage in 40 starts.

Her batting average was seventh in the SSC and second in slugging. She also recorded 17 runs, six doubles, four home runs, and 22 RBI. Rider’s 1.029 OPS is the fourth highest in a season in program history, and it made her the first freshman and fifth Panther to have an OPS above 1.000.

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ABOVE VIDEO: 5/6/2025 – Brevard County Commission Meeting

MEETING AGENDA

A. CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM
B. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Katie Delaney, District 1
D. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL: April 3, 2025 Zoning Meeting; March 11, 2025
Regular Meeting
E. RESOLUTIONS, AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
E.1. Presentation, Re: Winners of 2025 Brevard County 4-H Public Speaking Program
E.2. Resolution, RE: Proclaiming May 2025 as Older Americans Month – District 4
E.3. Resolution acknowledging National Child Care Provider Day in Brevard County. – District
4
F. CONSENT AGENDA (The entire Consent Agenda will be passed in one motion to
include everything under Section F.)
Development and Environmental Services Group
Natural Resources Management
F.1. Extend Temporary Use Agreement to Provide Temporary Office Space & Equipment
Storage for County-wide Vegetative Harvesting Program for One Year
F.2. Sovereign Submerge Lands Easement (SSL) for the Titusville Causeway Multi-Trophic
Shoreline Restoration and Resiliency Action Project – District 1.
F.3. South Beaches 2025-26 Dune Project Maintenance including Hurricane Milton
Response
F.4. Approval to submit grant application and execute associated agreement, modifications,
and amendments upon award of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s
(FWC) Florida Boating Improvement Program Grant for Brevard County Natural
Resources Management Department Boating and Waterways’ Boating Study.
Planning and Development
F.5. Approval RE: Transportation Impact Fee Technical Advisory Committee for the Central
Mainland District Project Fund Recommendations
Public Works Department
F.6. Adopt Resolution and Release Performance Bond: Crossmolina – Village 2,
Neighborhood 7, Phase 1 – District 4
Developer: The Viera Company
Community Services Group
Housing and Human Services
F.7. Approval Re: Agreement between the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners
and Housing for Homeless, Inc. (District 1)
Transit Services Department
F.8. Approval, Re: Authorizing Resolution, Grant Application, Certifications and Assurances,
Execution of Grant Agreement for FY2025/SFY2023 Space Coast Area Transit Section
5310 Formula Grant with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Public Safety Group
Support Services Group
Budget
F.9. Authorization, RE: Municipal Review of Local Option Gas Tax (LOGT) Percentages
Allocations
F.10. Acknowledge Receipt of the FY 2024-2025 Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District
Audited Annual Financial Statements
F.11. Approval, Re: Budget Amendment
Human Resources
F.12. Renewal of Annual Property Insurance Program effective 6/1/2025
Administrative Services Group
County Attorney
F.13. Partial Release of Easement
F.14. Resolution approving the issuance by Brevard County Housing Finance Authority of
Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds (Sunset Palms Apartments Project), in an amount
not to exceed $41,000,000
County Manager
F.15. Interlocal Agreement for the Creation of the Metropolitan Planning Organization
F.16. Appointment(s) / Reappointment(s)
Miscellaneous
F.17. Bill Folder
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Individuals may not speak under both the first and second
public comment sections.)
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
H.1. Public Interest Determination: Wetland Impacts for ALF Aurora Indoor RV & Boat
Storage Facility at Aurora Road, Tax Account Number 2719528 (District 4)
H.2. Public Hearing RE: Brevard County HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan
H.3. Petition to Vacate, Re: Rights-of-way/Easements – Per Official Records Book 710, Page
430 and Official Records Book 790, Page 914 – Merritt Island – PDSK Land LLC – District 2
H.4. Extension of Temporary Moratorium on New Applications of Biosolids to Lands within
Brevard County
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
I.1. Resolution authorizing a loan in a principal amount of not-to-exceed $34,000,000.00
from the Florida Local Government Finance Commission (FLGFC) pursuant to its Pooled
Commercial Paper Loan Program (Loan Program) in order to provide interim financing
for various capital improvements to the County’s Solid Waste Disposal Facilities.
I.2. Request Approval to Negotiate a Contract with the Number One-Ranked Firm to
Perform an Impact Fee Study
J. NEW BUSINESS
Development and Environmental Services Group
J.1. Approval, Re: Contract for Sale and Purchase from Robert Raymond Elser III and Brooke
Cameron Elser for 5041 Frederick Avenue, West Melbourne, as an Advanced
Acquisition for the Hollywood Boulevard Widening Project – District 3.
Miscellaneous
J.2. Each Commissioner shall appropriate up to $20,000 for TDC events.
Add Ons
K. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Individuals may not speak under both the first and second
public comment sections.)
L. BOARD REPORTS

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ABOVE VIDEO: 4/22/2025 – Brevard County Commission Meeting

MEETING AGENDA

A. CALL TO ORDER 9:00 AM
B. INTENTIONALLY OMITTTED
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Rob Feltner, Chairman, District 4
D. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL: January 16, 2025 Tourism Workshop; February 20,
2025 Budget Workshop; March 13, 2025 Zoning Meeting
E. RESOLUTIONS, AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
E.1. Resolution acknowledging Myositis Awareness Month in Brevard County. – District 4
E.2. Resolution acknowledging May 1st as National Day of Prayer in Brevard County. –
District 4
F. CONSENT AGENDA (The entire Consent Agenda will be passed in one motion to
include everything under Section F.)
Development and Environmental Services Group
Planning and Development
F.1. Waiver Request, Re: Waiver of Parking Requirement (25WV00004) and Waiver of Wall
Requirement (25WV00005) for Met-Con Site Plan (25AD00003) District 1
Public Works Department
F.2. Approval Re: Interlocal Agreement with the City of West Melbourne for Sheridan Road
Sidewalk Improvements – District 5
F.3. Legislative Intent and Permission to Advertise Amendments to Chapter 62, Article VII,
Division 2, Section 62-2844, entitled Performance Security, to allow the Public Works
Director to release or reduce performance security, as appropriate, for the
construction of improvements associated with subdivisions and plats upon issuance of
a certificate(s) of completion.
Utility Services Department
F.4. Single Source Request with WesTech Engineering, LLC for Mims Water Treatment Plant
Clarifier Improvements ($1.3M) (District 1).
Community Services Group
Transit Services Department
F.5. Approval, Re: Resolutions and Public Transportation Grant Agreements, Florida
Department of Transportation Public Transit Block Grant Program.
Administrative Services Group
County Manager
F.6. Appointment(s) / Reappointment(s)
Miscellaneous
F.7. Bill Folder
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Individuals may not speak under both the first and second
public comment sections.)
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
I.1. Request approval to Advertise a Request for Proposal for County Manager
Search/Recruiting Consulting Services.
I.2. Legislative intent and permission to advertise an ordinance providing for the General
Fund recapture of the tax increment used to finance the North Brevard Economic
Development Zone for the purpose of using such funds to support Brevard County Fire
Rescue, while honoring the existing contractual obligations and commitments made by
the Zone.
J. NEW BUSINESS
Community Services Group
J.1. Approval of the Tourist Development Council FY 2025-2026 Marketing Support
Program Funding, Criteria, Application and Event Income/Event Expense Worksheet
Public Safety Group
J.2. Board Approval: Proposed Fire Assessment Adjustments for Brevard County Fire
Rescue
Miscellaneous
J.3. Workshop to discuss 2024 Evaluation and Appraisal (EAR) Update and Area of Critical
State Concern (ACSC)
J.4. Collective Bargaining Executive Session – (IAFF Negotiations)
J.5. Approval, Re: Each Commissioner can appropriate up to $20,000 for two TDC events.
Add Ons
K. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Individuals may not speak under both the first and second
public comment sections.)
L. BOARD REPORTS

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