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- Brevard County
- 11/7/24
- 11/07/2024
- 51 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Cocoa Beach City Commission meeting, discussions were dominated by concerns over short-term rental regulations, particularly focusing on Airbnb properties. With an estimated 1,000 unregistered vacation rentals, the city is considering hiring a dedicated code enforcement officer to manage registrations and ensure compliance. The commission is also working towards implementing stricter ordinances to curb misleading advertisements by vacation rental operators.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 10/24/24
- 10/24/2024
- 79 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During a recent meeting, the Cocoa Beach City Commission tackled several issues, most notably the management and future of Lori Wilson Park, a vital community space in Cocoa Beach. Concerns were raised by residents about a proposed contract that would allow Weston or Driftwood to utilize the park for 100 days each year. Participants expressed apprehension over the county’s exclusion of city officials from negotiations, fearing that continuous events might disrupt community activities. The park, supported by the Tourist Development Council due to past funding for maintenance, faces a potential takeover by the city, which would necessitate dealing with substantial financial obligations, including an $800,000 lifeguard bill and annual maintenance costs estimated at $4 million.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 10/3/24
- 10/03/2024
- 39 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Cocoa Beach City Commission meeting, discussions were dominated by debates over the contentious marina project and its associated feasibility study. The meeting saw a divide among commissioners on how best to address community concerns while considering the potential economic benefits.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 9/19/24
- 09/19/2024
- 93 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Cocoa Beach City Commission meeting featured the approval of the final millage rate for fiscal year 2025, passage of the city budget, discussions on lifeguard funding, and public comments on Airbnb regulations, affordable housing, and a bomb threat incident at a local school.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 9/4/24
- 09/04/2024
- 129 Minutes
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Overview: The Cocoa Beach City Commission meeting focused on several critical budgetary issues, approving a tentative millage rate increase while grappling with rising costs, deficit concerns, and the challenges posed by short-term rentals.
