- FL
- Brevard County
- 9/3/24
- 09/03/2024
- 42 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Cocoa City Council approved a tentative millage rate and delved into the details of the proposed $172 million budget for fiscal year 2025, along with discussing a new Amazon fulfillment center set to open soon.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 8/27/24
- 08/27/2024
- 233 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the recent Cocoa City Council meeting, attention was given to the appeal and subsequent overturning of the Board of Adjustment’s decision to approve a special exception for a bar and lounge in Cocoa Village. The council’s decision came after discussions and testimonies from both residents and the applicant, highlighting the complexities and community concerns surrounding the proposed establishment.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 8/13/24
- 08/13/2024
- 201 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Cocoa City Council meeting focused on various issues, including new safety measures for recreation events, public concerns over nearby development projects, and significant zoning amendments. The council also discussed environmental preservation efforts and the implications of stormwater management on new developments.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 7/23/24
- 07/23/2024
- 320 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to foster growth and connectivity within the community, the Cocoa City Council voted to proceed with the tax abatement program and discussed development plans around the Bright Line high-speed railway station. The council’s unanimous decision to put the tax abatement extension on the ballot reflects a strategic effort to involve the community in decisions impacting the city’s economic landscape. Moreover, the council engaged in plansning for the area adjacent to the Bright Line Station, exploring options for mixed-use development, housing opportunities, and improved infrastructure, including a proposal for a walkway along the railway to enhance community connectivity.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 6/4/24
- 06/04/2024
- 94 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Cocoa City Council recently convened to address a range of issues, with the most notable discussions surrounding the height and perception of fences in city parks, a proposal for the fiscal year 2025 insurance benefit renewal, and the parks operation and maintenance agreement with the Board of County Commissioners. Other subjects included the Land Development code amendment, the establishment of a new board appointment process, and various community concerns and events.