Florida Record
Melbourne
MS

Marcus Smith

Council Member, District 12024-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
24
Total speaking time
3:27:39
Avg per meeting
8:39
Segments
3575

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (20)(Development)

critical↑Oct 2026[50]

The Pines PUD - 811-home D.R. Horton development

Developer-funded roadway improvements to Minton Road and Norfolk Parkway are tied to the project's approval.

high↑Sep 2026[33]

New Construction Review in Eau Gallie CRA

Property owner faces additional construction costs if redesigning exterior walls with stucco.

critical↑Aug 2026[15]

Homelessness Services and Funding Approvals

Historically funded around $100,000 annually.

high↑Mar 2026[15]

Holmes Park and Streetscape Capital Projects

Capital improvement project funded through CRA and municipal resources.

high↑Jan 2026[13]

Upcoming Code Text Amendments for Affordable Housing

Null

critical↑Mar 2026[13]

Downtown Core Streetscape Project

$2,175,279.27 for engineering design, partially offset by state grant funds and CRA money.

critical↓Jan 2026[12]

Blight and Unpermitted Construction at Elbow Creek Townhomes

Potential liens and fines for uncorrected violations across multiple parcels.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Pines West PUD Annexation and Land Use

Long-term costs and revenues tied to extending sewer service and infrastructure to the annexed land weren't detailed in the available materials.

high↓Jan 2026[11]

Board Quorum Shortage Delays Downtown Project Reviews

None directly from this meeting, but project approvals and contracts are delayed.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Historic Porch Renovation at Green Gables

Project costs will be managed through private fundraising and state grant funding.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Outdoor Entertainment Venue (OEV) Zoning District Creation

Developers will bear the costs of private security, traffic management, and infrastructure planning rather than relying on municipal resources.

critical↓Jan 2026[5]

CDBG and HOME Grant Fund Reallocations

Distributes federal grant funding across various local public services, capital improvements, and housing programs.

medium↑Nov 2025[4]

hotel development

It's a boost for the local economy, bringing in tourism dollars and new business to Eau Gallie.

high↓May 2026[4]

Central Business Overlay Zone Expansion

None directly on city funds, though private redevelopment could increase property values.

high↓Feb 2026[2]

Wholeness to Freedom Vocational School and Women's Dormitory

The project involves approximately $9,600 in impact fees.

high↓Jan 2026[2]

Olde Eau Gallie CRA Plan Amendment and Parking Garage Funding

None to city funds; private investment by local business owners.

medium↓Apr 2026[2]

Mayfair Community Development District Contraction

Removes special district taxing authority and bonding obligations from excluded parcels.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Thrifty Dollar Car Rental Site Plan Approval

Generates standard mobility fees and local construction investment.

medium↓May 2026[2]

View Apartments Master Redevelopment Agreement Amendment

Advances public parkland acquisition and preserves 10-year TIF reimbursement structure.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

SHIP Annual Report and Housing Rehabilitation Program

$944,469.48 in state SHIP funds expended for direct assistance during fiscal year 2023-2024.

Decisions during term (19)

Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 13, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-33: Downtown Melbourne Redevelopment Plan Amendment

approved5-0Sep 23, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-33: Downtown Redevelopment Plan Amendment

approved7-0Sep 4, 2026

Redevelopment Plan Amendment for Building Improvement Program

approved5-1Sep 3, 2026

Finding of Consistency FOC2026-0009 (Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Plan Amendment)

approved5-0Aug 21, 2026

Development of Litter Reduction and Code Enforcement Flyer

approvedVoted yes7-0May 26, 2026

Approval of Mayfair Community Development District Contraction (Ordinance No. 2026-22)

approvedVoted yes7-0May 26, 2026

Approval of Modifications to Affordable Housing Development (Ordinance No. 2026-23)

approved7-0May 26, 2026

First Amendment to Master Redevelopment Agreement for View Apartments (Resolution No. 4418)

approved7-0May 26, 2026

Resolution No. 4418: A joint resolution providing for approval of the First Amendment to the Master Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Melbourne, the Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency, and DTM APTS Joint Venture,…

approved7-0May 26, 2026

Resolution No. 4418: A joint resolution providing for approval of the First Amendment to the Master Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Melbourne, the Melbourne Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency, and DTM APTS Joint Venture,…

approvedVoted yes7-0May 12, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-22, Mayfair Community Development District Contraction

approvedVoted yes7-0May 12, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-23, Modifications to Affordable Housing Development

approved6-0May 7, 2026

Recommendation of Land Development Regulations Text Amendment (TEXT2026-0006)

approved7-0May 1, 2026

First Amendment to the Master Redevelopment Agreement (2100 Melbourne Court)

approved7-0Apr 14, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-17 (Economic Development Tax Exemption Program)

approved5-0Mar 24, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-17 and Resolution No. 4413 (Economic Development Tax Exemption Program)

approved6-0Mar 19, 2026

Land Development Regulations Text Amendment (TEXT2026-0001)

approved6-0Mar 12, 2026

Redevelopment Plan Amendment

tabledJan 27, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-01, Administrative Final Plat Approval: (Second Reading/Public Hearing) An ordinance amending the City Code of Melbourne, Chapter 2, Administration; Appendix B, Section 4, Planned Unit Development (PUD); and Appendix D,…