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Key outcomes at a glance:

- Consent agenda (Items 8a–8i) — Approved (unanimous). The consent agenda included: Resolution No. 8‑2025 commending outstanding students; a grant agreement with the state Department of Environmental Protection for the Saint John Basin feasibility study ($500,000); reallocation of $50,000 from the landscape enhancement program as match for an urban and community forestry grant; authorization to submit a $50,000 Florida Division of Historical Resources small matching grant application; authorization to purchase one Lucas chest compression system and related budget amendment ($20,438); use of $10,000 in forfeiture funds for special investigations; purchase and budget transfer for a hot‑car thermometer public‑safety device (not to exceed $2,375); extension of a trial period for the Wheel and Cloud platform service agreement; and approval of a memorandum of agreement between the Department of Homeland Security and the Titusville Police Department. Council moved and seconded approval of the consent agenda and adopted it by roll call vote.

- Ordinance No. 13‑2025, revoking an ad valorem tax abatement for Bridal Brewery Project LLC — Approved (unanimous). City attorney read the ordinance on second reading and the council adopted it by roll call vote.

- Ordinance No. 14‑2025, allowing appeals of Board of Adjustment and Appeals (BAA) decisions to be heard by City Council — Motion failed (2–2 tie). Council considered a second‑reading ordinance modeled on procedures used in some neighboring cities. A motion to approve failed after two members voted yes and two members voted no; the council chair stated that three affirmative votes are required to adopt an ordinance.

- CDBG funding recommendations for FY 2025–26 — Approved. The council approved funding recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant program at an estimated amount of $307,980 to be included in the HUD action plan and presented at the final May public hearing.

- SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHIAP) for FY 2026–28 and Resolution No. 10‑2025 — Approved (unanimous roll call). The council adopted the city’s three‑year plan for the State Housing Initiative Partnership program, including rehab, weatherization, first‑time homebuyer assistance and new construction strategies; the resolution and associated budget amendment passed unanimously by roll call vote.

- Direction on Housing Affordability Study — Council directed staff to include a base housing affordability study in the FY 2026 proposed budget (estimated base study approximately $40,000–$50,000); council chose not to proceed immediately with the larger $90,000 scope that included inclusionary zoning and linkage‑fee analyses. Motion and second carried.

- FY 2024–25 midyear budget amendments — Approved. Council voted to adopt midyear amendments across the general fund and several enterprise/internal funds, including funding for four new FTEs in the Fire Department (three firefighters and one fire inspector) and other capital and operating adjustments. The net midyear package totaled just under $3,000,000 and was adopted by roll call vote.

- Interim city manager salary recommendation — Approved. Council approved the human resources director’s recommendation on compensation for the interim city manager; the salary was set below the peer average and the earlier city manager’s pay, generating a partial personnel savings in the current fiscal year.

- Fence‑permit code revisions (advisability) — Council voted to direct staff to prepare ordinance language to clarify fence permitting, replacing the current subjective ‘‘50% replacement’’ threshold with a clearer permit/no‑permit approach for repairs where an original permit is on file.

- Natural resources report and recommended strategies — Accepted. Council accepted a consultant’s natural resources assessment and a menu of recommended strategies for water quality, land conservation, tree canopy and wetlands. The report will be a tool for the Technical Advisory Committee and staff to prioritize future amendments, capital projects and grant applications.

- Police, fire, City Hall and public‑works impact fee study — Approved for further action. Council accepted the consultant study and provided direction to implement revised impact fees on a statutory schedule (some fee components phased in over up to four years to comply with state caps).

Ending: Several of these measures require follow‑up ordinances, budget approvals or implementation steps; staff will return to council with proposed ordinances (impact fees and fence permitting), draft budgets reflecting direction on the housing study, and grant‑agreement documentation for the Saint John Basin feasibility study.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting — 04/22/2025 - 6:30 p.m.","oneSentenceSummary","At the April 2025 meeting the council approved the consent agenda (including a $500,000 Saint John Basin feasibility grant), several budget and program items, a midyear budget amendment, and studies on housing and impact fees. A proposed ordinance to allow appeals of Board of Adjustment decisions to council failed on a 2–2 vote.","taxTitle","Titusville, Brevard County, Florida","taxId",55029,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263239,"Residents and visitors tell Titusville council short‑term rental rules threaten local tourism income",214,1262000,1476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108055-0673c8bff723e09d9deae9cbf7a2935d&start=1262&end=1476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108055-0673c8bff723e09d9deae9cbf7a2935d/thumbnail_1262000.jpg","/articles/6263239/Titusville/Brevard-County/Florida/Residents-and-visitors-tell-Titusville-council-shortterm-rental-rules-threaten-local-tourism-income","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263239-7a533cf9e0bc04de182bdfe926ff8c0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184827&Signature=m1nffACBCj7NIxNQyJ6bnekne5Bnd4h1ChZsJPaqWYyrPa3zjxTcMn2pVfdrm~jtCYhvJNyKoE0iwSEpa-mkRCH54KJVtMIvnHI9kxADj0tsNxCQn2IR09EPdhLY52pXDIOPEnhydM8unMEndbsbn2CMTVjNtgyCFFwXqZ4t~ban1pCz~AV~MFoavqE5umcOQBxaEKqtkc2REz8U5~HN78OdOpeMPy1-SHqc9-lD4z~NQJQ2kHyVtTF8AunuP2C5~IeYLIIIAWrwsLh-fJfR4bYm1lB0Eu~wWOZjY2FWZgwJGA-~NzItd0szlp49Rn3PJM6l59FXpwmKIl12NB8KFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple residents and visitors at the April 2025 Titusville City Council meeting urged elected officials to relax the city’s short‑term rental rules, saying a three‑month minimum stay restriction effectively prevents typical short‑term rentals and will reduce local tourism spending.

Nut graf: City staff and council members did not indicate an immediate change; several speakers described personal financial harm and tourist spending that supports local businesses and asked the council to remove or reduce the 90‑day minimum.

LaRue Fleming, a Titusville homeowner who said she has operated a short‑term rental in the city for 22 years, said the new understanding that short‑term stays under three months are not allowed “will take thousands of dollars out of my pocket, most of which I would spend in this town.” Fleming listed typical guests—including medical travelers, NASA interns and family members attending veterans’ burials—and said the city’s approach “is a fiscally poor choice for Titusville tourism.”

Another speaker, who identified as an international visitor, told the council she and her husband had spent roughly $600 in Titusville during a 72‑hour stay and provided bank statements listing larger local expenditures on prior visits. She said the city’s minimum‑stay approach will divert visitor spending to nearby towns.

Council members did not vote on a change at the meeting. Staff explained the city’s land‑development regulations specify where short‑term rentals are allowed and said changes could affect grandfathered registrations. City staff offered to provide the visitor a staff contact to answer registration questions.

Ending: Several speakers asked the council to revisit the zoning restriction or the specific three‑month minimum. Council did not set a timetable for review; staff said they would provide information to individuals who requested guidance about registration and compliance.","Multiple speakers urged the council to change a three‑month minimum‑stay rule that effectively bans short‑term rentals of less than 90 days, saying it will hurt local small businesses and reduce tourism dollars. Affected residents described the rule as sudden and financially damaging.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263245,"Residents press Titusville leaders for body‑cam release after officer‑involved shooting; chief says FDLE investigation ongoing",235,1963000,2198000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108055-0673c8bff723e09d9deae9cbf7a2935d&start=1963&end=2198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108055-0673c8bff723e09d9deae9cbf7a2935d/thumbnail_1963000.jpg","/articles/6263245/Titusville/Brevard-County/Florida/Residents-press-Titusville-leaders-for-bodycam-release-after-officerinvolved-shooting-chief-says-FDLE-investigation-ongoing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263245-dde2550d48bd01b3ffa0b015b496b9b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184827&Signature=NtmDp71AFCbfvGfN1p2-q6se56EtlbUTTkGbssFHRkFSQUU2xbCnQM6OYmhNIZkRDsikFoZVA-Bvo52SbQWqAmrA7k26VVvDLM73l0~FiGo~BBRwQBF8-VdbBvvOPURflxsbz4fgus~BIUvc-8F~UomicyrCv9tE62nCepahgIQwPV-4~LzD7GTvdjqJ7s5isMNWFzy7Eh6YYGvADQ4GuM~2UDvWCrUrIamOPiz9GxECBJJ5R42DgbhpYHQ7RFRc2pgZIalgNzOZw9yWvvTgSMHMJEJjq5RI8ZtJTXa9S1fw6GIwoHLpaKVAgcl8vga2ZJpgRMqjmKb6KVAbd-BFjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scores of residents raised questions and demanded transparency at the April 2025 Titusville City Council meeting over an officer‑involved shooting and delayed release of body‑worn camera footage.

Nut graf: Several public speakers, including faith‑based and civil‑rights leaders, urged the council to press for disclosure and leadership changes. Police leadership told the council that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is leading the investigation and that the department has limited ability to release footage while the state investigation is active.

The meeting’s public comments included a forceful appeal from Reverend JB Dennis, president of the National Action Network, Cocoa chapter, who said the city “have got a reputation as being a KKK stronghold” and urged council action on police leadership. “We need a police chief that’s gonna write policies that are fair and impartial to all members of this community,” Dennis said.

Several family members and community members asked directly for release of a recording related to the death of Jamari Charles. One commenter asked, “Do you or do you not have authority to release the body cam footage?” Police leadership responded that the department does not investigate itself and FDLE was brought in to lead the probe. Chief Lau said, “The purpose of the FDLE coming in is so that we don't investigate ourselves.” He added that FDLE’s investigation has “taken an inordinate amount of time” and that he had told Samantha Charles she would be “the first one to see” the footage once FDLE completes its work.

Other speakers told the council they have lost confidence in internal police oversight and urged a new chief from outside the city. Dwight Sigler, a local resident, criticized the city’s handling of personnel matters and transparency. “Hired people should not be informing you of what they wanna do. You're supposed to let them know what you and the citizens want,” he said.

Ending: Chief Lau said he has remained in regular contact with FDLE and that the department’s hands are limited while the state investigation continues. Council members and staff acknowledged community frustration and said they would continue to seek updates from FDLE and report back to the public.

(Reporting note: Statements attributed to Chief Lau, Reverend JB Dennis and other speakers reflect their remarks during public comment and responses during the public‑comment period.)","Public commenters demanded release of body‑worn camera footage after an officer‑involved shooting and called for leadership changes. Police Chief Lau said the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating and that the department cannot release footage until that process is complete.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263249,"Titusville Student Advisory Council presents annual report, council confirms next year’s appointments",398,367000,765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108055-0673c8bff723e09d9deae9cbf7a2935d&start=367&end=765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108055-0673c8bff723e09d9deae9cbf7a2935d/thumbnail_367000.jpg","/articles/6263249/Titusville/Brevard-County/Florida/Titusville-Student-Advisory-Council-presents-annual-report-council-confirms-next-years-appointments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263249-082f03c9500962137ca6122ba8e0be17/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184827&Signature=WaZm4IAzQhKF82l1yRm-KoY9xRpDkbmkmZMBniuyFVX~7EIsrbZEAX9NjSZsmz-nhPMJZuXmX1lpX7PPRZ9GDz9hnJViSztHg7hqCbGQCvCRS~-9EhzHN8uYSw2jQBvzw2ayaKYLkhyWYQnReDIJKIGWMEv6vixpd-Y9uDVYtcDWUun9x8t1T6Pzi0sHpr0YHETyMwdfdqJKtgPtLljM9bSzQpulBcXi-YCtYcU3HXygsy277K~Fv6qcaGk-qDIl1xab8JRsXCEL~5xTrKIYHycmzvJ7jEjEvHGl7-NgmwE8ELpUnNCUI2tHbvEAXJDipuYwO98BgRiU71JTNRGSnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Titusville Student Advisory Council delivered its annual report to the City Council on April 2025, outlining projects completed during the 2024–25 term and recommending priorities for the 2025–26 council.

The report, filed under Resolution No. 5-2023, described 10 regular meetings and one special meeting during the 2024–25 school year, a beach cleanup at Playalinda Beach coordinated with Canaveral National Seashore on Jan. 12, 2025, and a mock “Mox City Council” held April 1, 2025, to familiarize students with municipal procedures. Julia Moon, speaking for the beach-cleanup team, said the event was “to develop, motivate, educate and activate our community to reduce litter, recycle, beautify and sustain the environment.” Kelly Serrano, describing the mock council, said participants “demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and teamwork” and that post-event surveys showed increased interest in civic leadership.

Nut graf: The advisory council’s report fulfills a year‑to‑year requirement under city resolution and gives the council a student-led set of priorities—youth leadership training, a clothes drive, and a volunteer project with elementary students—that the council may choose to support or incorporate into city programs.

Council business that followed included presentation of three scholarships to seniors who served on the student council. Vice Mayor Herman Cole presented awards to Victoria Hillary (Titusville High School), Julia Moon (Academic Community Enrichment Incorporated), and Kaley Serrato (Ashland High School). The council then moved to confirm the recommended membership for the 2025–26 Student Advisory Council. Council moved to “confirm the proposed slate of students as members of the 25–26 student advisory council,” a motion seconded and approved unanimously.

The students’ report also identified several planning items the council suggested for the next year, including a biannual youth leadership seminar, a clothes drive and volunteer partnerships with local elementary schools. The Student Advisory Council thanked city staff liaisons and the city for advising and support during the 2024–25 term.

Ending: The council accepted the students’ report and confirmed next year’s appointments; city staff will provide follow‑up information if the council chooses to allocate staff time or funding to any of the student proposals.","The Titusville Student Advisory Council delivered its annual report on community projects and recommended goals for 2025–26. Council unanimously confirmed the slate of student appointees and presented scholarships to three seniors.","actionData","errors"]

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