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Votes at a glance: Melbourne Council adopts planning updates, housing plan and routine contracts

3197101 · April 22, 2025
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Summary

At its April 22 meeting the Melbourne City Council approved two comprehensive plan ordinances, adopted the city's SHIP local housing assistance plan, approved a City Hall design task order and authorized staff to request an advisory opinion from the Florida Attorney General among other routine items.

The Melbourne City Council conducted several formal votes at its April 22 meeting. Most items were routine, receiving limited public debate; the council approved comprehensive plan amendments, adopted a state-required housing assistance plan, approved professional services and procurement actions, and authorized staff to seek an advisory opinion on a legal question.

Key outcomes

- Ordinance 2025-20 (second reading): Council approved amendments to the comprehensive plan’s infrastructure element and sanitary sewer sub-element. The motion—made and seconded from the dais—passed on a roll call vote with Council members Kennedy, Smith, LaRusso, Bassett, Hanley, Vice Mayor Newman and the Mayor recorded as voting “Aye.” (Ordinance adopted.)

- Ordinance 2025-21 (second…

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