Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cocoa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in public safety with low priority
Donated police K-9
The police department was slated to accept a donated German Shepherd for patrol work — tracking, narcotics searches, and apprehensions — with a related $6,000 budget amendment.
Firefighter PPE Services Contract
The contract for cleaning and inspecting firefighter gear was up for extension through January 2027, with a new company (Lion TotalCare) taking over from Florida PPE Services.
Debris dumping on Railroad Avenue
A resident flagged three mounds of dumped furniture and trash; code enforcement and the property owner are being pursued, and the mayor said trespass enforcement is being set up.
Code enforcement leadership transition
Code enforcement manager Tom Wilkinson resigned this month, and Jennifer Justiniano is taking over — she'll run board meetings going forward. Staff also reported closing 809 cases since January despite the city's computer outage.
New fire engine and community push-in ceremony
Cocoa's new fire engine — decorated in Cocoa High colors, the first truck in the state dedicated to a local high school — gets its push-in ceremony February 19 at 4:30 p.m., and will appear at the Cocoa-Rockledge football game.
New Building Code Enforcement Officers
A budget amendment would fund $11,500 for two new Building Code Enforcement Officers from Building Fund reserves.