Titusville Council Faces Criticism Over Water Issues and Missing Public Records

The City Council of Titusville convened on July 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to address several pressing issues and agenda items. The meeting began with a public comment that highlighted significant community concerns, including the impact of a controversial bridge on local waterways and the lack of safety measures that have led to tragic incidents, such as a child being paralyzed. The speaker criticized the council for not addressing these issues adequately and expressed frustration over the handling of public records, specifically mentioning the subpoena of 17,700 emails that remain unproduced.

Following the public comment, the City Manager presented the consent agenda, which included six items for approval. The items discussed were as follows:

1. **Water Allocation Permit for Forest Glen**: The council authorized the issuance of a water supply capacity allocation permit for 16,300 gallons per day, representing 2.4% of the excess capacity for the Forest Glen development.

2. **Amendment to State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement**: The council approved an amendment to the loan agreement for the Indian River force main project, allowing the City Manager to execute the agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

3. **School Resource Officer (SRO) Memorandum of Understanding**: The council approved a memorandum of understanding for the upcoming school year to provide a first line of defense at nine school campuses.

4. **Online STEAM Grant Funding**: The council approved funding for the Titusville Police Department's investigation division to purchase additional equipment.

5. **Installation of a Covered Walkway at Fire Station 14**: The council authorized a purchase order for the installation of a covered walkway at Fire Station 14, costing $51,702.

6. **Use of Forfeiture Funds**: The council approved the request to utilize forfeiture funds for the police department to purchase equipment and support community relations activities during National Night Out.

The meeting concluded with a call for further discussion on the consent agenda items, but no additional comments were made by council members. The council's decisions reflect ongoing efforts to address community safety and infrastructure needs while responding to public concerns raised during the meeting.