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Council approves certificate-of-occupancy code changes, CRA amendment and emergency sewer funding
Summary
On April 28 council passed an ordinance formalizing the city's certificate-of-occupancy process, approved a redevelopment-plan amendment tied to the Eau Gallie parking garage, and authorized $152,344.67 in additional emergency funding for Sarno Road force‑main repairs after unexpected utility conflicts.
Melbourne City Council approved several items on April 28, including a second‑reading ordinance that codifies existing practices for issuing certificates of occupancy, a first‑reading amendment to the Eau Gallie CRA redevelopment plan tied to a proposed parking garage, and additional emergency funding for a sewer force‑main replacement.
On second reading the council adopted Ordinance 2026‑18, which inserts language into city code requiring that a certificate of engineering construction completion be obtained before a building official may issue a certificate of occupancy. Planning staff said the change simply formalizes a practice the city has followed for decades to ensure site work—parking, utilities and stormwater—are complete. The ordinance passed on a roll‑call vote with all members voting aye.
Council approved a request for $152,344.67 in additional funding for the Sarno Road force‑main replacement project after staff reported newly discovered utility conflicts—recent fiber installations and additional fittings were required. Utilities staff said the original contract covered the directional‑drill work but additional materials and ground‑penetrating‑radar locate work increased costs; council approved using the city's HDD contract and the added appropriation by motion.
The council also moved forward Ordinance 2026‑19 (first reading), granting a conditional use to allow beer and wine service as an accessory use to an existing art boutique/art lab at a downtown location; staff recommended standard alcohol‑service conditions and the planning board had recommended approval. Council approved the ordinance on first reading to advance the item.
Council members discussed the projects briefly during deliberations and asked staff clarifying questions about costs, schedules and regulatory conditions. No votes failed.
