The East Mims Neighborhood Action Plan 2003
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)-Draft

• The following is the proposed CIP for the East Mims Neighborhood Action Plan located within the East Mims Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Strategy Area in northern Brevard County. The East Mims Neighborhood Planning Committee made up of East Mims residents and property owners developed these projects over the last year. During four committee workshops and public meetings information was gathered from residents, planning committee members, and by results of neighborhood survey activities, and used to develop the projects and plan.

• The potential capital projects in the planning elements are listed in order of importance based on ranking exercises conducted by citizens and members of the Neighborhood Planning Committee. The asterisk (*) and underline indicates a priority capital project within each element from citizen based input.

• The neighborhood survey results have been attached to the CIP draft and issues related to capital improvements are highlighted in bold and underlined.

• The proposed overall neighborhood plan endorsed by the East Mims Progressive Civic League will be forwarded for review and endorsement by the Brevard Board of County Commissioners that will result in organized direction to County Departments and other related agencies that provide coordinated services to the East Mims neighborhood;

• View of East Mims Neighborhood Plan Map Draft:

• View of Brevard County Vision and Mission Statement:

• Neighborhood Contacts:

Mr. Dwight Ziegler

East Mims Civic League

Mims, Florida

321-267-9784

321-452-1113 (FAX)

ziegler1@prodigy.net

• Brevard County Agency Contacts:

Alan Woolwich, Senior Planner

Brevard County Planning and Zoning Office

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way

Viera, FL 32940

321-633-2069

321-633-2074 Fax

alan.woolwich@brevardcounty.us

Sam Dettra

Brevard County Department of

Housing and Human Services

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way

Viera, FL 32940

321-633-2076

321-633-2036Fax

sam.dettra@brevardcounty.us

 

 

 

 

 

East Mims CIP Project Summary in Priority Order

Per 2002-2003 Citizen Based Input

12 Neighborhood Projects of 38 Potential Projects

1. *Development of a vocational skills center and small business incubator for youth and adults. Secure and improve a temporary location for the program in the neighborhood;
2. *Acquire and create a permanent neighborhood vocational skills center and small business incubator location in or near the neighborhood for youth and adults;
3. *Establishment of Facilities for More Localized Neighborhood Health and Mental Health Care;
4. *Address Speeding & Install Traffic Calming Needs on Neighborhood Streets;
5. *Improve Street Lighting, Sidewalks & Streetscape Plantings; Install lighting that promotes neighborhood character and is pedestrian oriented. Determine lighting type designs and priority locations. Create a project list and map.
6. *Street Repairs;

*Harry T. Moore Avenue;

*East Main Street;

*Myrtle Avenue;

*Wiley Avenue;

*Repair all potholes in all other neighborhood streets;

7. *Install and Maintain Litter Receptacles in Strategic Areas, Sign Areas;
8. *Along reconstructed H.T. Moore Avenue plant new shade and specimen trees along with ground level landscaping to create a pedestrian friendly environment and provide for traffic calming. Choose strategic priority locations for plantings. Design should include low maintenance and drought tolerant vegetation. Routine maintenance schedule to be established;
9. *Renovate or Build New Neighborhood Pocket Parks;
10. *Construct New Park Facilities with a Swimming Pool;
11. *Renovate and Clean Up Existing County Parks;
12. *Construct sidewalks and bike paths throughout the neighborhood. Create a project location map. Prioritize projects on list;

 

 

1. BUSINESS & VOCATIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

East Mims CIP Plan 2003

• *Development of a vocational skills center and small business incubator. Secure and improve a temporary location for the program in the neighborhood;
• *Create a permanent neighborhood vocational skills center and small business incubator location in or near the neighborhood;
• Install and upgrade utilities and infrastructure to support new business development;
• Install new sanitary sewer lines or alternative wastewater treatment facilities for commercial areas along the village center on East Main Street and U.S. 1 to support the development of a neighborhood launder-mat, a traditional sit down family restaurant, and other neighborhood commercial uses;
• Develop a neighborhood trades park to allow tradesman and service providers a base of operations for small business enterprises;
• Design and construct live & work units for productive home based business operations. Construct a model unit in Village Center Area.

2. SENIORS

East Mims CIP Plan 2003

• Establishment of facilities and access to:

• *More Localized Neighborhood Health and Mental Health Care;

• More Neighborhood based Elder Care Programs;

3. YOUTH PROGRAMS

East Mims CIP Plan 2003

• *Develop a vocational skills center and business incubator for youth and young adults. Secure a temporary location for the program in the neighborhood;

• *Create a permanent neighborhood vocational skills center and business incubator location in or near the neighborhood;

 

 

 

4. TRANSPORTATION

East Mims CIP Plan 2003

• * Address Speeding & Traffic Calming Needs on Neighborhood Streets Installation of traffic calming devices on local streets where needed. Create safer pedestrian crossings at designated intersections;

• *Improve Sidewalks & Streetscape Landscaping;

• Design, upgrade, installation and maintenance of neighborhood street lighting on designated streets;

• Provide More School Bus & Transit Stops;

• Fix Potholes & Improve Local Streets;

• Conduct U.S. 1 Safety Studies and Needed Improvements;

• Plan, Design and Build Greenways & Trails. Construction of Greenway Bicycle and Pedestrian Trails connecting major neighborhood landmarks and service areas as alternatives to walking and biking on major streets.

TRANSPORTATION-STREET REPAIR PROJECTS

• Orange

• Pineapple

• *H. T. Moore

• *East Main St.

• *Myrtle

• *Wiley

 

 

 

 

 

5. BEAUTIFICATION

East Mims CIP Plan 2003

• *Install and Maintain Litter Cans and Sign Areas. Implement public litter receptacle maintenance program.
• Construct and Plant Gateways, East Main Street, Design and begin implementation of a gateway and streetscape tree and vegetation planting and maintenance program;

• Plan, Acquire, Design, and Construct or Renovate Pocket Parks;

• Preserve, Maintain, and Plant Shade Trees;

• Plant Major Street Corridors. Main Street, H.T. Moore;

 

5. H.T. MOORE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS

East Mims CIP Plan 2003

• *Plant new shade and specimen trees along with ground level landscaping to create a pedestrian friendly environment and provide for traffic calming. Choose strategic priority locations for plantings. Design should include low maintenance and drought tolerant vegetation. Routine maintenance schedule to be established.

• Design and build key intersections to resolve speeding issues and promote a safer pedestrian environment;

• Improve street lighting on the full length of the H.T. Moore corridor. Install lighting that promotes neighborhood character and is pedestrian oriented. Determine lighting type designs and priority locations. Create a project list and map.

5. PARKS & RECREATION

East Mims CIP Plan 2003

• *Build New, or Renovate, Neighborhood Pocket Parks;

• *Construct New Park Facilities with a Swimming Pool;

• *Renovate and Clean Up Existing County Parks. Installation of landscape and physical improvements at the Cuyler Center and Park.

• Make Parks Safer, Including Additional Lighting and Improved Pedestrian and Bicycle Access;
• Complete H.T. Moore Historic Site; Link the site to the North Brevard Regional Greenway and Trail System.

8. UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE

East Mims CIP Plan 2003

• *Construct and improve sidewalks and bike paths throughout the neighborhood. Create a project location map. Prioritize projects on list;

• *Repair all potholes regularly;

• Establish a detailed master plan map and project list for the development and expansion of wastewater, potable water, drainage, and electric utilities. Install new sanitary sewer lines along U.S 1 and East Main Street area;
• Install new storm drains where needed. Clean and maintain all catch basins and drainage pipes in the neighborhood. Create a project location map;

• Resolve flooding of on street parking spaces. Create a project location map.

 

9. HOUSING

East Mims CIP Plan 2003

• Promote and accelerate the renovation or replacement of residential units using existing housing program funds;

• Encourage the Renovation and Improvement Housing Authority Residences and Grounds at the Village Center;

 

 

9. NUISANCE & SAFETY ISSUES

East Mims CIP Plan 2003

• *Reduce on street littering Installation and weekly maintenance of litter receptacles in strategic locations in the neighborhood;

• Installation of traffic calming devices on local streets where needed to create more effective and permanent solutions to reduce speeding on neighborhood streets;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EAST MIMS

NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING SURVEY RESULTS

East Mims CIP Plan 2003

Neighborhood projects related to capital improvements are highlighted in bold and underlined

in the results of the neighborhood survey conducted in the Spring of 2002 to gather opinions regarding planning priorities in the neighborhood. Of the 200 surveys circulated 52 were completed and returned. The first number indicates the number of individual responses to an issue or need. The second number is the percentage of those 52 who responded to a specific issue or need.

1. What problems or issues, if any, do you feel need the most attention from the County to

improve the neighborhood as a desirable place to live and work?

Crime/Drugs/Violence/Safety 41 79%

Roads/Streets/Potholes 34 65%

Downtown/Village Center Development 20 38%

Parks and Recreation 19 37%

Growth & Development 17 33%

2. What specific park or recreation issues or needs, if any, are there in your neighborhood?

More Recreational Programs 35 67%

Clean up the Parks 16 31%

Make Parks Safer 13 25%

Fix Park Equipment 13 25%

New Park 13 25%

3. What specific traffic or transportation issues or needs, if any, are there in your neighborhood?

Street Lighting/Better Lighting 36 69%

Sidewalks and Landscaping 29 56%

Wider Streets/Fix Potholes 26 50%

Speeding/Traffic Calming Methods 15 29%

Bus/Public Transport/Mass Transit 14 27%

4. In your opinion, what neighborhood streets or local roads, if any, need the most work or attention? Please list.

Pineapple 19 37%

Orange 16 31%

None/No needs 12 23%

H.T. Moore Ave. 10 19%

East Main Street 6 12%

Myrtle 3 6%

 

 

 

5. What specific crime issues or problems, if any, are there in your neighborhood?

Drugs/Drug Trade 36 69%

Juvenile Crime 15 29%

Need More Police or More Patrols 14 27%

Theft/Burglary 12 23%

None/No Needs 9 17%

6. What specific nuisances or possible code violations, if any, are there in your neighborhood?

Animal Control/Barking Dogs 27 52%

Abandoned houses or lots 24 46%

Littering 22 42%

Yards Need Cleaning/Landscaping 19 37%

Speeding 13 25%

7. What specific drainage issues or problems, if any, are there in your neighborhood?

Fill or fix potholes 23 44%

Blocked Drains/Clean the Drains 11 21%

None/No Needs 10 19%

Need New Drains or Ditches 9 17%

No Opinion 9 17%

8. What specific recycling or solid waste issues or needs, if any, are there in your neighborhood?

Garbage on the streets 27 52%

Need garbage cans or throw cans 16 31%

Need new or more recycling bins 15 29%

Need garbage pick up more often 13 25%

Garbage pick up not on time 12 23%

9. What specific human or social service needs, if any, are there in your neighborhood?

Youth programs or facilities 35 67%

After school programs or facilities 31 60%

Elder care programs or facilities 19 37%

Daycare programs or facilities 18 35%

Transportation 17 33%

Healthcare programs or facilities 15 29%

 

 

 

 

10. What specific environmental issues or needs, if any, are there in your neighborhood?

Litter/Trash/Clean Up 32 62%

Bugs/Mosquitoes 27 52%

Toxic Waste/EPA 11 21%

Car pollution/Emissions 9 17%

None/No needs 8 15%

11. What county-owned facilities throughout Brevard County, if any, need to be renovated or

replaced?

No Opinion 21 40%

Playing fields/Courts 17 33%

Parks/Boat Ramps/Bike Lanes 14 27%

Libraries 13 25%

Schools 7 13%

12. If the County addressed three issues in your neighborhood, what would you want them to

be?

Streets or Lighting 25 48%

Crime/Drugs/Safety 24 46%

Keeping Area Clean or Maintained 23 44%

Youth Activities/Daycare 15 29%

Sidewalks and Landscaping 14 27%

Parks & Recreation 12 23%

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. What three things do you feel the County government does the best in your neighborhood?

Parks & Recreation 17 33%

Schools 12 23%

Crime/Drugs/Safety 12 23%

No Opinion 15 29%

 

 

 

 

 

14. What is your level of agreement with the following statement:

"As a County, Brevard is headed in the right direction in dealing with issues in my neighborhood."

Strongly Disagree 9 17%

Disagree 11 21%

Neither 5 10%

Agree 15 29%

Strongly Agree 5 10%

No Opinion 7 13%

Disagree 20 38%

Neither 5 10%

Agree 20 38%

No Opinion 7 13%

Results of Demographic Questions.

D1. Gender? Male 12 23%

Female 28 54%

No Response 12 23%

D2. How many years have you lived in your neighborhood?

Six Years and Under 1 2%

Six to Ten Years 9 17%

Ten Years or More 29 56%

0 — 10 1

11 — 20 10

21 — 30 5

31 — 40 4

41 — 50 1

51 — 60 3

61 — 70 1

Average Years Living In Neighborhood by Responder = 30 Years

Total Years of Living In Neighborhood From Responses = 835 Years

D3. What is your age group?

Under 35 12 23%

35 — 44 9 17%

45 — 54 6 12%

55 — 64 8 15%

65+ 7 13%

D4. What street or block do you live on?

Responded (From 15 Streets) 38 73%

No Response 14 27%

H.T. Moore 12, Orange 6, Hickory Circle 4, Myrtle 4, Pineapple 3, Wiley, Jefferson, Cypress, Bethune, Carver, Mortimer, Militia, Kennedy, The Hot Block

Written Comments:

• Concerned about speeding on through streets and Wiley Road.
• Sidewalks or some type of walkway is needed on Wiley Avenue due to high traffic and speed on the main road.
• Mims really needs a lot of work. Removal of unattended homes would be one improvement along with the removal of trash and cleaning of unattended lots that people do not take care of, and never have tried to clean. Too many dirt roads.
• We need a sidewalk on Myrtle.
• We need a sidewalk on Wiley.
• More equipment needed for the park.
• Orange Avenue needs to be paved at the end.
• Mims needs a library badly.
• Mims needs to be improved much like Titusville has.
• I would like to see a nicer place with street lights, flowers, stop lights, transportation, a downtown center, and more police patrols.
• Downtown/Village Center — Very important, really need one.
• Renovate or replace the Sheriff Sub-Station. (2)
• Thank you.
• Clean up all trash.
• No comments.
• Stop lights needed at post office on U.S. 1
• Need more speed humps.
• Clean up the neighborhood
• Have lived here forever.
• Outside basketball court needed.
• Swimming pool needed. (2)
• Things County does best, # 1, harassment.
• Things County does best, #1, police harassment. (2)
• Make something happen. I didn’t fill this out for nothing.
• Have lived here for life.
• Repave outside basketball court.
• Leaky roof needs to be fixed. Cuyler gym. (2)
• Pave Pineapple all the way.
• Pave Main Street all the way.
• Lived here all my life.

29 Comments from 22 Survey Forms Having Written Comments

East Mims Civic League Event Survey Results

Easter Weekend 2002

East Mims Neighborhood Action Plan 2003

Responses to 57 Surveys Conducted During Easter Parade.

Location: Intersection of Harry T. Moore & East Main Street

East Mims, Florida

Reasons for attending East Mims Easter Weekend Events?:

Easter Parade 41 72% Of Those Surveyed

Family/Relative Visit 18 32%

Church Services 13 23%

Visit Friends 13 23%

Family Dinner/Picnic 10 18%

Friends Dinner/Picnic 9 16%

Family/Friend Breakfast 4 7%

Volunteer Work 3 5%

Sports Events 3 5%

Local Foods/Fruits 2 3%

Local Restaurants 2 3%

Other 2 3%

Visit Cemetery 1 1%

Local Shops 1 1%

Local Fishing 1 1%

Neighborhood Events or Services You Would Like To See During Easter Break Week, Or at Other Times?:

Fish Fry 29 51% Of Those Surveyed

Live Music (Blues/Jazz) 20 35%

Rides/Games 18 32%

More Church Events 17 30%

Crafts Show/Sale 17 30%

Barbecue Contest 15 26%

Music (Club/Dance) 13 23%

Speakers on History 12 21%

Art Show/Sale 12 21%

Flower Show/Sale 9 16%

Dance Contest 9 16%

Local Shops 5 9%

Author/Poetry Readings 5 9%

Petting Zoo 5 9%

Plant/Tree Sale 4 7%

Local Restaurant 3 5%

East Mims Civic League Event Survey Results

Easter Weekend 2002 Continued

East Mims Neighborhood Action Plan 2003

 

Farmers Market 3 5%

Film Festival 2 4%

Other 2 4%

Coffee Shop 1 1%

Bed & Breakfast 0 0%

Pet Show & Contest 0 0%

Neighborhood Sporting Events You Would Like To See In The Future?:

Basketball Tournament 32 56% Of Those Surveyed

Softball Tournament 23 40%

Volley Ball Tournament 16 28%

Fishing Tournament 14 25%

5K Run/Walk 6 11%

Greenway Bike Race 6 11%

Tennis Tournament 3 5%

Golf Tournament 3 5%

River Tour, Boat/Kayak 2 3%

Other 2 3%

Kayak/Canoe Race 0 0%

Where Are You or Your Family Staying During This Event?:

Own Home or Apartment 34 60% Of Those Surveyed

Relative’s Home 9 16%

Friend’s Home 3 5%

Other 1 1%

Hotel/Motel 0 0%

Camping/RV Park 0 0%

General Survey Responses

East Mims Resident 15 26% Of Those Surveyed

East Mims Visitor 42 74%

Brevard Residents 46 80%

Resident Counties 7 -

Current Hometowns 13 -

States 1 Florida

 

Males 15 26%

Females 33 58%

Male/Female DNA 9 16%

Responses by Age

10—20 3 5%

21-30 7 12%

31-40 11 19%

41-50 6 11%

51-60 2 3%

61-70 2 3%

71-90 1 1%

DNA 26 46%

Current Hometowns

Titusville 20 35% Of Those Surveyed

East Mims 13 23%

Cocoa 5 9%

Orlando 3 5%

Tampa/St. Pete 3 5%

Merritt Island 2 4%

Rockledge 2 4%

Jacksonville 1 2%

Sanford 1 2%

Daytona 1 2%

Palm Bay 1 2%

Port St. John 1 2%

Dade/Broward/Palm Beach 0 0%

Florida Panhandle 0 0%

South Georgia 0 0%

DNA Survey 3 5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brevard County Neighborhood Planning Program

THE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING PROCESS

The process provides an organized and focused way to help neighborhood resident’s plan for the future. By identifying and prioritizing current and long-range needs, challenges and strengths, the neighborhood planning process will help neighborhood associations create a neighborhood action plan to reach their goals.

The County Planning and Zoning Office, in cooperation with the Housing and Human Services Department, staff will facilitate the neighborhood planning process, allowing the opportunity to create specific neighborhood plans that reflect the Vision Statement of Brevard County. The following provides a more detailed description of the Neighborhood Planning Process.

WHAT IS NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING?

The County will facilitate Neighborhood Planning by working with neighborhoods to form a Planning Team consisting of county staff and the neighborhood’s planning committee. This team will coordinate the development of a neighborhood plan that will identify and prioritize immediate and long-range projects based on the neighborhood’s strengths and challenges. The Planning Team and appropriate County Agencies will be responsible for annually translating these priorities into ongoing departmental operating and capital budget planning. The Planning Team will work with the neighborhood to identify funds for priority projects and coordinate with non-county agencies and resources that may, or can be undertaking projects in each neighborhood. The Planning Team will also work on-site in participating neighborhoods, facilitate neighborhood planning workshops, conduct training workshops and help residents create specific, prioritized neighborhood action plans.

HOW NEIGHBORHOODS BENEFIT FROM PARTICIPATION

Many benefits will accrue to neighborhoods that participate in this process. Some benefits may consist of infrastructure and physical improvements, while other benefits may be less tangible, but equally important. The Neighborhood Planning process intends to:

• Focus the attention of County policymakers and staff on the key issues of the neighborhood.

• Increase access to resources by prioritizing needs and concerns.

• Build consensus around the County’s vision and the neighborhood’s plan as well in increasing internal cohesion.

• Forge a stronger partnership between neighbors, the County, civic groups and the business community.

 

 

THE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING PROCESS

Brevard County Neighborhood Planning Program

Step 1. Application

• Initiated by the Neighborhood.

Step 2. Citizen Planner Training

• County organizes meeting to explain planning process and train neighborhood residents.
• Residents are instructed on how to conduct pre-workshop research.
• Establish Neighborhood Planning Committee.

Step 3. Pre-Workshop Research

• Residents tour neighborhood, identify assets and collect historical information.
• County staff prepares base maps and documents the pre-workshop research.
• Establish Focus Groups

Step 4. Focus Group Meetings

• For brainstorming and to identify strengths, opportunities and strategies.

Step 5. Community Planning Workshop

• Interactive, productive design session

Step 6. Production

• County Staff prepares Neighborhood Plan Draft

Step 7. Delivery of Neighborhood Plan

• Neighborhood Planning Committee presents Neighborhood plan to neighborhood.
• Neighborhood approves plan draft and forwards to County Commission for review and acceptance.

Step 8. Implementation

• Project implementation and interdepartmental coordination.
• Partners hold periodic status meetings.

 

 

The Neighborhood Planning Program Can Achieve Some or All Of The Following:

Brevard County Neighborhood Planning Program

• define the boundaries of Brevard County Neighborhoods;

• define community character to protect unique identity and sense of place;

• identify appropriate locations, and potential timing and phasing of commercial uses;

• reflect and enhance neighborhood character through a flexible range of potential building design guidelines;

• differentiate between types of non-residential land uses;

• provide a framework to direct local neighborhood infill and redevelopment;

• provide incentives for commercial redevelopment;

• plan for residential, commercial, and public space mixed uses;

• protect existing residential uses;

• reduce and prevent traffic congestion and integrate pedestrian and cycling facilities and access management into neighborhoods;

• beautify County Road corridors through landscaping, streetscaping, parking, and building design.

• determine appropriate locations for a range of housing opportunities including affordable housing;

• assess non-conforming land uses;

• further identify hazard mitigation opportunities for future protection of neighborhoods from natural disasters;

• identify capital investments needs in each neighborhood and possible funding sources;

• increase the level of understanding and support in neighborhoods about planning issues;

• help neighborhood organizations access funding for mutual projects;

• institute, reinforce, or revise neighborhood planning review processes;

• improve citizen involvement in land use decision making;

• provide greater certainty for the development and redevelopment community.

 

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