Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cocoa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues with medium priority
Commercial Façade Improvement Program grant — 1000 Holmes Street
The CRA is considering spending up to $20,000 in redevelopment funds to help improve the exterior of a commercial property on King Street. The grant program aims to boost curb appeal and investment in downtown Cocoa.
Planning and Zoning Board Appointments
Wesley Park and Marcus Wheeler return to the board, and Jessica Green joins as a new appointee. Koss questioned skipping the usual selection process but backed the picks.
Citywide Contract Mowing Services
The city locked in three-year contracts totaling about $1.1 million with three companies to keep rights-of-way and city properties mowed across four service groups.
UCF history harvest for Diamond Square
The board wants to partner with UCF's RICHES program to collect and preserve Diamond Square's history — photos, obituaries, church and school records. Plan: information meeting in January (around MLK Day), main harvest in February for Black History Month, possibly at the local museum, with community partners like Monroe High School alumni helping spread the word.
Unpermitted deck and fence dispute on South Lakemont Dr.
Homeowner Ronnie Hooks built a deck and fence without permits, tried twice to apply, and says his card wouldn't process the fee. The board told him the fix is simple — pay the $25 application fee — and ordered removal if he doesn't comply.