November 12, 2015
Park Avenue Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study from South Street (SR 405) to Garden Street (SR 406)
City of Titusville, Brevard County, Florida
City Project ID: RS1405
Dear Government Leader:
The City of Titusville has scheduled a public kickoff meeting for the Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study along Park Avenue from South Street (SR 405) to Garden Street (SR 406). This is the first public meeting to be held as part of a community-based evaluation to provide for the long-term multimodal needs of the corridor.
The purpose of this public meeting is to present and explain the study process, seek public and agencies input, and provide interested persons an opportunity to get involved in the study.
The public kickoff meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the City of Titusville City Hall in the Council Chambers located at 555 S. Washington Avenue, Titusville, Florida 32796. The meeting begins with an open house at 5:30 p.m., and will include a presentation at 6:00 p.m. The meeting ends at 7:00 p.m. Staff members from the study team will be available to discuss the project and answer your questions. Participants will have the opportunity to provide input to the study team during the meeting, or in writing using the provided comment forms. You may also submit comments by mail no later than December 21, 2015 to Kevin Cook, P.E., Public Works Director, 555 S. Washington Ave, Titusville, Florida 32796.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Nikki Doyle at 407-839-4006 or via email at ndoyle@vhb.com at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
For more information, please contact Kevin Cook, P.E., Public Works Director, at kevin.cook@titusville.com. Media inquiries should be directed to Jim Thomas, City Community Advocate, 321-567-3689.
Sincerely,
Kevin Cook, P.E.
Public Works Director
Attachment- Project Location Map
After You've Eaten the Candy, Reset Your Controller
Fall & Winter Irrigation Schedule
TITUSVILLE, FL - (October 30, 2015) -- After you have eaten the candy, put away the costume, and set the clocks back, take the time to reset your irrigation controller.
November 1 marks the change back to Eastern Standard Time, as well as the change back to only once-a-week irrigation. During Eastern Standard Time (November 1 through March 12), outside irrigation is reduced to no more than one day per week. Odd-numbered residential addresses may irrigate on Saturdays; even-numbered residential addresses may irrigate on Sundays; and commercial and non-residential properties may irrigate on Tuesdays during this period.
During the fall and winter plants and grass growth rates slow down due to reduced sunlight, cooler temperatures and reduced rainfall. This reduced growth rate reduces the need for irrigation. Watering your landscape when it is not needed can harm your grass and plants because it can encourage fungal growth, as well as disturb the normal growth cycle. A plant with new growth is more susceptible to damage during a cold snap.
Landscape irrigation schedules are set by the St. Johns River Water Management District and have been tied to time zone changes for over 6 years.
According to Maureen Phillips, City of Titusville Water Resources' Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager, well water, city water, and reclaimed water all fall under the irrigation restrictions in Titusville. "People often think that the answer to any plant or lawn problem is to add more water," Phillips explained. "What they don't realize is that too much water can be the cause of many of the problems going on in their yard. Titusville is not in a tropical zone. Although our yards don't experience the same degree of dormancy that plants up north experience, growth rates do slow down considerably during this time of year. Bahia grass goes dormant and turns brown in the winter. Watering and fertilizing during this time is only going to encourage weeds."
Titusville residents can find out more about the irrigation restrictions and Florida-Friendly landscaping by contacting Titusville's Water Resources Conservation Office at 321-383-5669 or visiting the Water Resources Conservation Program's pages at www.titusville.com.
No dumping in channels, ditches, canals, curbing, or storm drains, or the house you flood may be your own! Dumping in this manner is a violation of city code. Unfortunately, many lawn maintenance companies and some homeowners dump or blow grass clippings into the street, curb, or storm drains. The accumulation of grass clippings can cause plugging with the drainage systems and also contributes to the level of chemicals and/or fertilizers within the city's stormwater that flows to the Indian River Lagoon.
City of Titusville Details Bill, Rate Basics For Water and Sewer Customers
You may have heard a lot of talk lately about Titusville water bills and rates, but have you ever taken a really good look at your monthly water bill (formally known as your Water/Sewer/Solid Waste Services bill)?
You may have heard a lot of talk lately about Titusville water bills and rates, but have you ever taken a really good look at your monthly water bill (formally known as your Water/Sewer/Solid Waste Services bill)?
You will see a lot of fees included on your bill that have nothing to do with your water or sewer services. Most of these fees are for your garbage and recycling services.
The fees related to water and sewer services include water fixed monthly, water usage charge, sewer fixed monthly, sewer usage charge, and, finally, public service tax.
WATER & SEWER CHARGES
Fixed monthly charges. These charges are based on the actual cost to provide you with water and sewer service. These costs include billing, meter reading, debt service, system maintenance, and future water supply needs. This charge should stay the same from month to month.
Consumption/Usage charges. These charges are based on variable costs to provide you with water and sewer service, such as the amount of electricity and chemicals used in treating, collecting, and distributing water. This charge may vary each month depending upon how much water you use.
Public service tax. This is a 10 percent utility tax. It is applied to the water charges, not the sewer charges on your bill. This tax also appears on metered or bottled gas bills, electric bills, and fuel oil bills.water &sewerchargesmeters &readings METERS & READINGS There are 21,700 water meters in our system. Titusville uses two different methods for reading meters: radio read and manual read. Radio read meters can be read by the meter reader just driving down the street; while manual read meters required a meter reader to open the meter box and input the consumption into a handheld device.
On the average, only 0.39 percent of our water meters have estimated readings on any given month due to adverse conditions such as the meters are inaccessible, meter failure, etc. Estimated readings are based on a previous six-month average for the account. (City of Titusville image) On the average, only 0.39 percent of our water meters have estimated readings on any given month due to adverse conditions such as the meters are inaccessible, meter failure, etc. Estimated readings are based on a previous six-month average for the account.
Meters are read in thousands of gallons and are read down. What that means is if you used 3,995 gallons of water in one month, your consumption will only be billed at 3,000 gallons. If next month, you used 6 gallons more than your usual 3,995 gallons, your consumption would be billed at 4,000 gallons. The consumption shown on your bill may look like you somehow used a thousand more gallons than the previous month, but it just means that you used enough more water to bump you to the next thousand gallon mark.
Your sewer consumption will always match your water consumption because we do not meter the wastewater flowing from your house. So if your water consumption drops, the sewer consumption also drops and your bill will reflect reduced charges for both.
RATES & INCREASES
The City of Titusville is proposing a 3 percent increase in both water and sewer rates beginning October 1, 2015. Titusville's current rates and proposed rates are about average for utilities in our area.
To see a comparison of Titusville's rates with 17 other utilities, as well as a sample bill showing how the proposed rate increase will affect a typical single-family residential customer in Titusville who uses 5,000 gallons per month, visit the City of Titusville's Water Resources web page, Water and Sewer Rates - What You Should Know.
- Utilities increase their rates because the cost to provide water and sewer service continues to increase. Some of the reasons that Titusville is proposing a rate increase include the following:
- Inflationary increases in the cost of operations such as chemicals, insurance, personnel, etc.;
- Renewal and replacement costs associated with maintaining an aging infrastructure;
- Preserve a 90-day cash balance for operations and maintenance;
- Debt service coverage requirements and credit rating maintenance;
- System projects such as water line replacements; water plant pump and motor replacements; sewer pipe and manhole lining; wastewater plant upgrade/rehabilitation/refurbishment projects; water tank rehabilitation; sewer upgrade (SR 405); emergency generator retrofit; telemetry replacements and upgrades; and south area water main.
For further information about water or sewer rates, please contact the Water Resources Director, City of Titusville Water Resources Department at 321-567-3855.
By Maureen Phillips, Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager, City of Titusville Water Resources // September 11, 2015
Craft Brewery and Distillery Coming to Titusville
Brevard County, Fla. (September 10, 2015) – Playalinda Brewing Company announced plans to expand craft brewing operations and introduce distilled spirits production in an existing 16,000 SF facility on U.S. 1 in Titusville. The expanded operations known at The Brix Project, once complete, will oversee production of upwards of 30,000 barrels annually making it the second largest craft brewery in a 120 mile radius.
Playlinda Brewing Company (PBC) began with a small storefront tasting room and brewery in downtown Titusville in November of last year. The company's retail establishment and wholesale operations quickly grew which created demand that outpaced the existing facility's capacity. The company's leadership was faced with a decision about how best to increase capacity to meet the demand for new product lines.
The founding partners behind Playalinda Brewing Company (PBC), Bryan Scott and Brewmaster Ron Raike, have been working with the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast (EDC) since March of this year to make The Brix Project a reality.
"This vision to expand would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the EDC staff. They advised us every step of the way and we are very grateful for their support," said co-founder of PBC Bryan Scott.
The new operation is expected to add 23 jobs and have an expected capital investment of $3.65M in equipment purchase and facility renovations.
The EDC worked closely with officials at Brevard County, The North Brevard Economic Development Zone (NBEDZ) and the City of Titusville to assist The Brix Project as they assessed their business growth plans.
"Business expansion in Brevard County is critically important to the sustainability of the economy. The Brix Project is another example of how the EDC goes beyond just measuring activity that comes from corporate relocation and retention. The benefits from the direct impact from this project alone are far reaching. We anticipate over $3.9 million in direct economic impact being felt across the county," said Lynda Weatherman, president and chief executive officer of the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast.
The Brix Project is the third economic development project announcement made in Titusville within the last three months following Embraer Aero Seating Technologies and Paragon Plastics.
"Businesses and staff in the City of Titusville have worked hard over the course of the year to market our workforce, facility opportunities and quality of life," said James Tulley, Mayor for the City of Titusville. "What is happening now is a culmination of those efforts. It's exciting to see everything unfolding to help create a positive impact on our economy."
NBEDZ Board Chair George Mikitarian is enthusiastic about the industry diversification and economic growth taking place in the zone.
"The purpose of the NBEDZ is to encourage economic growth in North Brevard," said Mikitarian. "Presenting an opportunity for The Brix Project to grow shows our support and collaboration with local businesses and the belief of their success. The opportunity to revitalize an existing building also provides a visual enhancement to the ingenuity that already exists in North Brevard."
Construction and design of the facility located at 5220 S. Washington Ave, Titusville, will be led by RUSH Construction and Eleven 18 Architecture. For career opportunities visit www.employflorida.org.
A rendering of the 16,000 SF facility to be located on U.S. 1 in Titusville
About the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast
The Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast (EDC) is dedicated to attracting new business and investment and expanding existing industry throughout the Space Coast, influencing change on government laws and regulations affecting economic development, promoting the Space Coast to encourage new investment, supporting efforts of Space Coast military installations, and relaying new programs and procedures to assist manufacturing and high tech companies. The EDC is a private, not-for-profit coalition whose stakeholders are business leaders committed to the economic growth and stability of Florida's Space Coast. Visit www.SpaceCoastEDC.org.
About Playalinda Brewing Company
Nestled in an old hardware store in the downtown historic district of Titusville, Playalinda Brewing Company crafts quality beer that meets the highest industry standards while pushing the most seasoned palates into sensory overdrive. Visit www.playalindabrewingcompany.com for more information.
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City of Titusville, FL launches the
Ascend Business Retention, Expansion Program
City of Titusville's Ascend Business Retention, Expansion (BRE) Program is designed primarily to assist local businesses, but also serves multiple purposes aiming to enhance the competitiveness of conducting business in Titusville.
Commercial businesses in Titusville will be asked to participate in an on line survey or schedule a site visit this summer/fall. The Economic Development Department will obtain specific information on the needs of the company. The information will be used to identify any potential problems and opportunities that could be addressed. The survey/visit allows the City of Titusville Economic Development Department to proactively assess and act on challenges and opportunities affecting our local business community and to provide follow-up and services based on needs. The data is also tracked in a database that can later be used to identify trends, problem areas and growth segments of the business community. Results will also equip City management and City Council with information about the City's business community that will assist in policy decisions in the future.
Edyie McCall, Director Economic Development with City of Titusville, serves as the contact for the program, if you would like additional information please call 321-567-3774, Edyie.mccall@titusville.com
Top 10 cities for STEM grads
PB-MLB-Titusville MSA
Consumer finance site NerdWallet released a study that found the best cities for STEM grads - and Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville MSA came in tenth (out of 354 of the largest metros). To conduct this analysis, they looked at:
- STEM employees per 1,000 total jobs
- Annual mean wage for STEM jobs
- Median gross rent
The STEM job market is expected to continue to outpace other sectors, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Check out the study here: https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/cities/best-places-stem-grads-2015/
DOWNTOWN MOBILITY COMMITTEE
The Titusville Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking interested citizens who are willing to serve on the Downtown Mobility Committee.
As directed by the CRA, staff is working to position the City of Titusville as a Trail Town. With the construction of the Coast to Coast Connector and the Welcome Center project underway, it seems advisable to ensure that a review of travel within and through Titusville be conducted. To that end, it is recommended that the CRA created a Downtown Mobility Committee to analyze connectivity from the Coast to Coast Connector trail head to downtown and other trails, as well as routes through the downtown and other mobility issues.
The Committee will be comprised of seven (7) residents with interest in transforming Titusville into a community that serves trail enthusiasts. The CRA is seeking residents with an interest and experience in the many recreational uses that trails support, including hiking/walking, running, biking, observing nature and horseback riding. The committee will be asked to consider issues such as access and safety issues, signage, parking and the multi-use nature of trails.
Contact: Peggy Busacca, Community Development Director, City of Titusville: 321-567-3778
Qualifications to serve.
The Water We Drink (2014)
The 2015 edition of Titusville's annual water quality report, The Water We Drink (2014), is available online at titusville.com/ccr. Take a moment to review the report and learn about the excellent quality of our drinking water, including where it comes from and how it is treated.
The report is formatted as a pdf in a series of ten 8.5" x 11" landscaped pages, so that you can easily print out a copy. If you would prefer to receive a mailed copy of the water quality report, or wish to receive multiple copies, please call the City of Titusville Water Conservation Office at (321) 383-5669.
We want to keep you informed about our water utility and great tasting drinking water. Please call (321) 567-3877 with any of your water quality questions.
Sincerely,
City of Titusville Water Resources Department
Titusville Welcomes Embraer to the Spaceport Commerce Park
Project Eagle has landed in Titusville - Welcome Embraer!
PARIS, FRANCE -- Today, Governor Rick Scott announced at the 51st International Paris Airshow that Embraer will expand operations in Titusville, Florida, creating 150 jobs and investing $3.5 million in a new Embraer Aero Seating Technologies manufacturing facility.
* Click to Read "Governor Scott Announces From Paris That Embraer Will Add 150 Jobs in Brevard County."
* Emberaer's Press Release
Embraer Breaks Ground on Facility in Titusville
Start of luxury seating facility marks important milestone for North Brevard
Brevard County, Florida (September 9, 2015) - Embraer's fourth project in Brevard County is now officially underway.
Joined by Florida Governor Rick Scott and local, national and international dignitaries, Embraer leaders broke ground today on a new facility for the company's Aero Seating Technologies division at Spaceport Commerce Park in the City of Titusville.
The new facility will include design, development and production of luxury seating solutions for various Embraer products, and will bring 150 new jobs to the area with an average wage of $48,000 annually.
"The new Embraer Aero Seating Technologies facility in Titusville will enable us to offer our customers the most advanced seating products and is further testament to the success of our partnership with the great state of Florida," said Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer President & CEO. "We are honored with the support of Enterprise Florida, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Brevard County, the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast and the North Brevard Economic Development Zone (NBEDZ), and we are proud to continue to build upon this foundation of vision and trust."
This marks the start of the fourth Brevard County-based facility for the international jet manufacturer and it's first within the city of Titusville. It is also the first major project announcement to take place within the aerospace focused Spaceport Commerce Park in northern Brevard County.
The company also considered other locations before selecting Titusville.
Governor Scott said, "Embraer's new facility and creation of 150 new jobs in Titusville is great news for Florida families. Embraer chose Florida because they know Florida is the best place to do business. We must continue to fund Enterprise Florida's toolkit so that Florida can attract companies like Embraer, remain competitive with other states, and create more jobs for families.
Embraer's presence in Brevard County continues to grow year after year. The company has already invested over $50 million in capital investment in the county. In 2011, an 80,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly building and associated paint facilities were opened for Embraer's Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 aircraft, and later that year, a 58,000-square-foot customer delivery center was added. Last year, another project for Embraer, a high-tech Engineering and Technology Center, was completed and brought with it the addition of 200 engineers and supporting personnel. That was followed by the announcement of a new production facility for its larger Legacy jets, a project currently underway on its Melbourne, Florida campus.
"The caliber of jobs and the product being manufactured in Titusville will add to the county's position as an industry leader. The hard work from the EDC, NBEDZ and the City of Titusville is unfolding before our eyes and it is very exciting to be a part of it all" said District 1 Commissioner Robin Fisher.
Lynda Weatherman, president and chief executive officer of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) of Florida's Space Coast remarked on the poignant nature of today's groundbreaking.
"This is more than a celebration; it's a milestone," said Weatherman. "This global aviation leader will now have operations in not one, but two Space Coast communities. Securing Embraer in 2008 was the beginning of what has become a long-term success for all of Brevard County. Maintaining a competitive business environment has led to this important announcement for Titusville many years later."
The EDC has worked with Embraer since the company first considered the Space Coast more than seven years ago, and with the addition of community partners over the years, like the North Brevard Economic Development Zone, their footprint continues to build across the county.
"The entire community is proud to welcome Embraer to Titusville, and most importantly, we know we have a plan that works," said George Mikitarian, president of the North Brevard Economic Development Zone (NBEDZ). "The mission of the NBEDZ has always been to attract companies to North Brevard that want to take advantage of a highly trained, available workforce and infrastructure that supports high-tech pursuits. While we won't stop here, today, we're proud to say mission accomplished."
The facility is being built by local contractor RUSH Construction and is expected to be complete in June 2016.
The company will employ administrative, finance, information technology, human resources, sales, purchasing & logistics, upholstery workers, engineering, research and development, quality, and assembly professionals upon facility occupancy.
About the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast
The Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast (EDC) is dedicated to attracting new business and investment and expanding existing industry throughout the Space Coast, influencing change on government laws and regulations affecting economic development, promoting the Space Coast to encourage new investment, supporting efforts of Space Coast military installations, and relaying new programs and procedures to assist manufacturing and high tech companies. The EDC is a private, not-for-profit coalition whose stakeholders are business leaders committed to the economic growth and stability of Florida's Space Coast. Visit www.SpaceCoastEDC.org.
About Embraer S.A.
Embraer is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 130 seats, and one of Brazil's leading exporters. Embraer's headquarters are located in Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo, and it has offices, industrial operations and customer service facilities in Brazil, China, France, Portugal, Singapore, and the U.S. Founded in 1969, the Company designs, develops, manufactures and sells aircraft and systems for the commercial aviation, executive aviation, and defense and security segments. It also provides after sales support and services to customers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.embraer.com.br
About Embraer Aero Seating Technologies
Embraer Aero Seating Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer, which completed its acquisition in June, 2015. Embraer progressively acquired its ownership stake in the Company, beginning in 2011. With headquarters in Irwindale, California, EAST provides luxury seating solutions for the aviation industry. A new 50,000 square foot facility in Titusville, Florida, with completion date scheduled for the second semester of 2016, will be dedicated to manufacturing aircraft seats for Embraer.
May 1, 2015
Mobile Vendors
Currently mobile vendors are not permitted within the downtown, except as part of a special event. I am not certain why this requirement is in place, although I am sure it was done for a specific reason. Council has received a request to permit mobile vendors in Marina Park to serve the people who utilize the skateboard park. I am seeking your opinion on whether mobile vendors should be permitted in the downtown. Please note that the code requires that mobile vendors (not part of a special event) be located no closer than 500 feet from a permanent business of the same type (for example, food trucks and restaurants).
I would appreciate any input that you have on this issue.
Thank you,
Peggy
Peggy Busacca
Community Development Director
City of Titusville
PO Box 2806
555 S. Washington Avenue
Titusville, FL 32781-2806
321-567-3778 – New Phone Number
321-383-5700 (fax)
April 29, 2015
Update to the CRA Supplemental Plan
Staff has developed draft amendments to the CRA Supplemental Plan Update. The highlights of the plan include a Vibrant Community Initiative, including the goal of becoming a "Trail Town;" construction of a welcome center including public restrooms; increasing residential development downtown; and funding of park improvements and additional grants for property owners. Changes to the previous update are shown in strikethrough and underlining.
This draft document is scheduled to be considered by the CRA at its next meeting on May 12. You are invited to attend to participate in the discussion of this report. In addition, I would appreciate any input you have on the content of the report by the May 12 meeting. I am available to answer questions or discuss the report if you would like.
Thank you for your assistance as your input is valued in guiding the plan for the downtown area.
Peggy Busacca
Community Development Director
City of Titusville
PO Box 2806
555 S. Washington Avenue
Titusville, FL 32781-2806
321-567-3778 • 321-383-5700 (fax)
VETERAN'S HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM
Brevard Community Partnership, Inc. has announced a special program made available to Veteran's.
If you are a Veteran or a Veteran household and are interested in becoming a first-time homeowner, the Inspiration Village Development Team would like to invite you to tour the homes available through this special program for Veterans.
- 5 homes available
- 3 bedroom
- all appliances
- energy star rated
- new construction
For more information, contact Bobby Mutter with Real Living Mutter Real Estate at 321-269-9855.
The City of Titusville, Florida / City Manager's Office / Economic Development / News / February 25, 2014
INTERSPACE Florida, to create interactive space themed destination at the Titusville Cocoa Airport.
NewSpace Center, LLC, a 4Frontiers Corporation subsidiary, launched an initial private placement offering today that is intended to finance the first phase of INTERSPACE Florida, a real science interactive space themed destination located on a 75 acre master planned and zoned spaceport territory site eight miles from Kennedy Space Center at the Titusville Cocoa Airport (TICO).
A highly experienced core team of Central Florida based aerospace, financial, and themed entertainment professionals have assembled to support the offering and underscore INTERSPACE credibility. The company's target is to raise $15-$20 million in equity to provide for the first tier of a three tier financing approach that also includes both public bonds and commercial debt. A total of $80 million is required to fund the first phase of INTERSPACE and bring the initial expansion to profitability. The company plans to raise the total amount this year and open INTERSPACE in 2016. The company expects a high return on equity, projecting a five year simple payback that includes a two year period for initial design and construction.
The first phase of INTERSPACE is estimated to create 300 jobs including 200 in the company and 100 secondary positions within the local economy. Titusville and Brevard County have provided a combined ad valorem tax incentive of $1.4 million in support of this expansion. This initial development will build out one third of the site, leaving plenty of space for future planned expansions including supporting technology businesses, light manufacturing, and education facilities. 4Frontiers is also actively negotiating for a local Florida university on-site business incubator operation targeted to open with INTERSPACE.
INTERSPACE will immerse its guests in a dynamic, visceral, hands-on adventure, training with high-tech tools of the space frontier and glimpsing into the future by visiting the largest indoor Mars simulation in the world. Guests themselves will become Explorers and Settlers, bringing visions of our future into current reality. Technical accuracy comes from a 4Frontiers three year unpublished study by 70 engineers, researchers, and scientists that addressed the first two generations of a real Mars settlement. INTERSPACE incorporates study results, including the characteristics and technologies of an expanding 2,000 resident settlement. • Click Here to View Press Release.
Ceremony for the East Central Florida Regional Rail Trail
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 — 10:30 - 11:30am
The ceremony was held on the site of the planned trail located across the street from the Titusville Art League at 1421 Draa Road,
A ceremony to mark the funding of a bicycle and pedestrian trail from Draa Street/Road to Canaveral Avenue, which will include an overpass at State Road (SR) 406/Garden Street in Titusville. This section of trail will be part of the East Central Florida Regional Rail Trail and will link to other trail sections, creating a coast-to-coast trail system.
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Peggy Busacca
Planning and Growth Management Director
Planning and Growth Management
City of Titusville
PO Box 2806
555 S. Washington Avenue
Titusville, FL 32781-2806
321-383-5825
321-383-5700 (fax)
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