Votes at a glance: ordinances and resolutions approved by Vero Beach City Council on Sept. 23, 2025

The Vero Beach City Council approved several ordinances, resolutions and agreements on Sept. 23, 2025. Most passed unanimously; one lease vote recorded a 4‑1 result and is covered in a separate article.

Summary of formal actions and outcomes - Ordinance amending Chapter 54 (Parks and Recreation) to clarify dogs on unguarded beaches: Council approved the ordinance clarifying that dogs are allowed on unguarded beaches and may use the most direct route, including dune crossovers; the council instructed staff to update signage. Roll call: Boss Yes; Dingell Yes; Carroll Yes; Vice Mayor Moore Yes; Mayor Catugno Yes. Outcome: ordinance adopted (5–0).

- Ordinance creating Chapter 67 (non‑ad valorem assessments template): Council approved an ordinance authorizing creation, levy and collection of non‑ad valorem assessments (chapter will reference sec. 59‑33 of city code); staff said it will serve as a template for future assessment projects such as STEP sewer installations. Roll call: passes 5–0. Outcome: ordinance adopted (5–0).

- Resolution establishing a special assessment lien of $6,500 for a septic tank effluent pumping (STEP) system at 1005/20 Sixth Street: Motion approved on roll call; outcome 5–0. Outcome: resolution adopted (5–0).

- Resolution updating municipal marina rates and fees (final reading): Council adopted updated marina rates and fees (repealing Resolution 2024‑20). Staff noted prior customer notifications and rounding to accommodate taxes and cash payments; council also heard staff report that a $400,000 Florida Inland Navigation District grant (FY2025–26) for dry storage was awarded and will be brought back for formal acceptance. Roll call: passes 5–0. Outcome: resolution adopted (5–0).

- Interlocal cooperation agreement with the Town of Indian River Shores (sister item to the assessment ordinance): Council approved an interlocal agreement spelling out parameters between the city and Indian River Shores for a particular paving/sewer project; vote: 5–0. Outcome: agreement approved (5–0).

- Consent item f (construction/engineering authorization previously tabled): After discussion about an apparent unauthorized $93,000 in additional engineering work and subsequent negotiation, council approved the revised change order/authorization related to CMAR bidding and RPR services; motion approved on roll call (Aye). Outcome: approved (roll call recorded as Aye; item carried).

Context and next steps Staff said the non‑ad valorem ordinance and the interlocal agreement are tied to a project in Indian River Shores to repave streets and install a STEP sewer system; the special assessment resolution applies to one property and will be recorded as required. The marina grant will be returned to council for formal acceptance at a future meeting.

Ending: Council approved the items above and staff will return with any required recording, signage updates, or formal acceptance documents.