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At a glance: Cocoa Beach approves parking ordinance, emergency contact resolution and a $2.78M rehab contract
Summary
The Cocoa Beach City Commission approved several measures in one meeting: second-reading adoption of Ordinance 1699 (parking on city property), Resolution 2025-20 (emergency contact), and awarded the Station 36/15 rehabilitation contract (CB25-001) to Southern Underground for $2,782,833. All recorded votes were unanimous 5-0.
The Cocoa Beach City Commission approved a slate of formal actions in its meeting, recording unanimous votes on several items affecting parking rules, emergency contacts and capital infrastructure.
Ordinance 1699 (second reading) — The commission adopted Ordinance 1699 to add section 26-14 to the city code, outlining parking on city-owned or leased property. The ordinance was heard on second reading; a roll-call vote recorded five ayes and the ordinance was adopted.
Resolution 2025-20 — The commission adopted Resolution 2025-20 to designate emergency contact points under statutory requirements. Staff proposed Fire Chief Justin Grama as primary contact and Police Chief West Mullins as alternate. The resolution was adopted following public comment.
Contract award: CB25-001 (Station 36 and 15 rehabilitation) — Staff recommended and the commission accepted the engineer’s recommendation to award the bid to Southern Underground Industries Inc. for $2,782,833. Staff reported four bids were received and Southern Underground was the low bidder. Commissioners noted the process produced competitive results and the motion passed 5-0.
Consent and other routine approvals — The commission approved consent items including July 17 meeting minutes, a piggyback contract with United Sweeping LLC for street sweeping (required for NPDES/PDS permit compliance), and a $5,726 Save Our Indian River Lagoon grant. The CRA reconvened to reduce its facade grant maximum from $50,000 to $25,000 to broaden eligibility.
Votes and outcomes — All formal roll-call or recorded votes referred to in this report were unanimous 5-0 as recorded in the meeting transcript.
What’s next: Staff will execute the contract with Southern Underground as a budgeted capital project; staff and the city attorney will complete any administrative steps for the newly adopted ordinances and resolution.
