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June 25, 2020 CITY
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM
Want to remind everyone that the City of Titusville still has an active
program to help with the purchase of a first home (have not owned a home
within the last 3 years, or currently live in a mobile home) in
Titusville. Funds are still available. Please share! For more
information go to www.chibrevard.org
Terrie Franklin, Neighborhood Services Director Neighborhood
Services Department Harry T. Moore Social Service Center City of
Titusville, PO Box 2806 Titusville, FL 32781-2806 ph:
321-567-3783
RESTORING THE
INDIAN RIVER The City of Titusville's Efforts to Save Our Lagoon
June
28, 2018
Titusville Designated as Florida's
Second Trail Town The City of
Titusville was designated as a Trail Town at the June 27, 2018 Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of Greenways and
Trails Council meeting held in Tallahassee, Florida. A Florida Trail
Town is a community close to a long-distance non-motorized recreational
trail and welcomes hikers, bicyclists, skaters and joggers with
restaurants, shops and lodging. Titusville is the second Trail Town
designation given in the State of Florida. CLICK HERE FOR MORE
DETAIL
Bike
Safe Titusville! City
of Titusville and Titusville Police Department present a Public Service
Announcement about bike safety, to inform our bicycling public about the
"rules of the road" as they pertain to the city's bike and pedestrian
trails.
April, 2023
Canaveral National Seashore and Merritt Island
National Wildlife Refuge Announce the Availability of the Finding of
No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Proposed Space Coast Trail CLICK for a printable, shareable PDF with
details & map.
Renovated Indian River Lagoon
Park Washington Ave. & Coquina Ave.
Opioid Crisis Flyer
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May 24, 2024
City of Titusville Annual Water Quality Report
Dear Titusville E-Bill Customer:
The 2024 edition of Titusville's annual water quality report, The Water
We Drink 2023, is available online at titusville.com/ccr. Take a moment
to review the report. This annual report provides you with important
information about the drinking water provided to you in 2023.
The report is formatted as a pdf so that you can easily read and print
out a copy. An ADA compliant version is also available on our website,
www.titusville.com. If you have any questions about the data presented
in this report or water quality, please call the Water Production
Superintendent at (321) 567-3877. To have a copy of this report mailed
to you, please call the City of Titusville Water Conservation Office at
(321) 567-3865.
Thank you for being a Titusville water customer!
Sincerely,
City of Titusville - Public Works Department
2910 Garden St., Titusville, FL 32796
3/25/2024
North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recreation Meets April
11
TITUSVILLE, FL. -- A regular meeting of the North Brevard Commission on
Parks and Recreation will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. The
meeting is open to the public. The meeting will be held in the Brevard
Room located at 518 South Palm Avenue, Titusville. The Brevard Room is
located in the building on the north side of the parking lot behind the
Brevard County Government Center-North.
Water Distribution System Maintenance to Begin March 16
TITUSVILLE, FL - (February 29, 2024) – The City of Titusville will
be performing a chlorine dosing of its water distribution system from
March 16 through April 12. During the dosing, Titusville water customers
may notice a change in the taste and smell of their drinking water. The
dosing is a normal maintenance procedure and is performed to ensure that
Titusville maintains its high-quality drinking water standards.
The dosing is scheduled to be completed over a four-week period
(from March 16 through April 12) and will include the flushing of mains
throughout the water system. During the dosing, Titusville drinking
water may have a chlorine taste and smell. Titusville’s water
remains safe for drinking, cooking, bathing, and other everyday uses.
Water quality is constantly monitored before, during, and after the
dosing to ensure it meets regulated safety standards.
Titusville’s drinking water treatment process normally
includes chloramines (a combination of ammonia and chlorine). During the
dosing (also known as a free chlorine treatment), the City stops adding
ammonia but does not increase the amount of chlorine. After the chlorine
dosing is completed, the City will return to its normal treatment
process.
Dosing Reminders: the taste or smell of chlorine in your
drinking water during a dosing by boiling it or letting it stand in an
open container, such as a pitcher, for several hours. Consult your
health care provider if you are currently undergoing dialysis or have a
compromised immune system to determine whether the change in
disinfection will affect your treatment. Contact a pet or aquarium
professional if you own a fish tank or pond that uses City water to
determine if any adjustments to your aquarium treatment is needed during
a chlorine dosing. Check Public Works’ pages at
www.titusville.com for information on current chlorine dosings. If
you have questions or concerns during the dosing, call the Chlorine
Dosing Hotline at (321) 567-3878.
Residents to Receive Notification of Smoke
Testing for Sewer System in North Brevard - see 2/26/2024
March Mulch Madness Begins March 4
TITUSVILLE, FL - (February 12, 2024) – March Mulch Madness starts
March 4! Titusville's Water Conservation Program wants to help
Titusville water customers increase their mulch footprint by giving an
incentive for residents to use mulch in their yards. What is
March Mulch Madness? For every 4 bags of plain pine bark mulch you buy
from March 4 through March 31, you can receive a $5 credit on your City
of Titusville water bill. The maximum credit you can receive is $15 for
12 bags. Adding mulch to your plant beds after planting your new spring
flowers and shrubs will help to retain moisture during upcoming hot
summer days. The rules for March Mulch Madness are available at
www.titusville.com/mulch. This is a limited time program and is only
open to City of Titusville single-family residential water customers. To
participate, water customers just need to buy at least 4 bags of plain
pine bark mulch any time from March 4 through March 31 at the store of
their choice. The dated receipt(s), which must state "pine bark" or
"bark" for the items purchased, are submitted online along with an
application. The rules and application form are all online and must be
submitted by April 4. Participants unable to upload receipts must print
out the application, attach their receipts, and mail everything to:
Mulch Madness, City of Titusville Conservation, 2910 Garden Street,
Titusville, FL 32796. All paperwork must be postmarked or received by
April 4, 2024. According to Maureen Phillips,
Titusville’s Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager,
“March Mulch Madness gives our water customers yet another way to
save water in their yards. Providing this incentive, encourages them to
use mulch with their spring planting.” Ms. Phillips added that
mulch is a great way to retain water in plant beds and reduce weeds.
Plain pine bark mulch is long lasting, does not leach chemicals like
some other mulches, and is made from tree material normally discarded.
With continued use, mulch can improve soil structure and reduce soil
compaction. March Mulch Madness is only available for a limited
time. For more information on the program go to www.titusville.com/mulch
or call 321-567-3865, option 5.
Take Time to Reset Your Controller
TITUSVILLE, FL - (November 2, 2023) — It’s time to reset
your irrigation controller. On November 5, we return to Eastern Standard
Time, and that means its time for the fall and winter irrigation
schedule. We not only turn back our clocks, but we also need to turn
back our irrigation.
During Eastern Standard Time (November 5 through March 10), outside
irrigation is reduced to one day a 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. The restrictions apply whether irrigating with
well water, city water, or reclaimed water.
According to Maureen Phillips, City of Titusville Public Works Water
Conservation & Public Outreach Manager, the water management
districts developed the irrigation schedules based on what naturally
occurs in the environment. Florida’s fall and winters are normally
the driest part of the year, so irrigation is reduced. Phillips
explained that during this time of year, the amount of sunlight and
rainfall decreases. Temperatures also drop. These factors reduce the
growth rate of plants and grasses. “New growth increases the
plant’s need to produce more food. The amount of food a plant is
able to produce is tied to the amount of sunlight, water, and nutrients
available. If any of these elements is insufficient to support the
growth, the plant will be stressed. Stressed plants are more susceptible
to disease and pests.”
To learn more about the irrigation restrictions and Florida-Friendly
landscaping visit the Water Conservation Program’s pages at
www.titusville.com/irrigation.
Titusville Water Distribution System Maintenance to Begin September
16
TITUSVILLE, FL - (August 31, 2023) – The City of Titusville will
be performing a chlorine dosing of its water distribution system from
September 16 through October 13. During the dosing, Titusville water
customers may notice a change in the taste and smell of their drinking
water. The dosing is a normal maintenance procedure and is performed to
ensure that Titusville maintains its high-quality drinking water
standards.
The dosing is scheduled to be completed over a four-week period
(from September 16 through October 13) and will include the flushing of
mains throughout the water system. During the dosing, Titusville
drinking water may have a chlorine taste and smell, which is normal.
Titusville’s water remains safe for drinking, cooking, bathing,
and other everyday uses during the dosing; and, water quality is
constantly monitored to ensure it meets regulated safety standards.
Titusville’s drinking water treatment process normally
includes chloramines (a combination of ammonia and chlorine). During the
dosing (also known as a free chlorine treatment), the City stops adding
ammonia but does not increase the amount of chlorine. After the chlorine
dosing is completed, the City will return to its normal treatment
process.
Dosing Reminders: · Reduce the taste or smell of
chlorine in your drinking water during a dosing by boiling it or letting
it stand in an open container, such as a pitcher, for several hours.
· Consult your health care provider if you are
currently undergoing dialysis or have a compromised immune system to
determine whether the change in disinfection will affect your treatment.
· Contact a pet or aquarium professional if you own a
fish tank or pond that uses City water to determine if any adjustments
to your aquarium treatment is needed during a chlorine dosing.
· Check Public Works’ pages at www.titusville.com
for information on current chlorine dosings.
· If you have questions or concerns during the dosing,
call the Chlorine Dosing Hotline at (321) 567-3878.
Indian River Force Main Project Construction Begins August 7
TITUSVILLE, FL - (August 5, 2023) – Construction for the
Indian River Force Main Project is scheduled to start Monday, August 7.
The project includes replacing approximately 8,000 feet of existing
sewer force main from South Street to the Osprey Water Reclamation
Facility on Buffalo Road in north Titusville.
The force main replacement will start at the intersection of South
Street and Indian River Avenue and will continue north under the Max
Brewer Causeway, U S Highway 1, and even a portion of the FEC railroad,
ending at the Osprey Facility.
Road closures to through traffic will occur during construction;
however, roads will remain open to local traffic for residents and
businesses in the area. Titusville’s Public Works is working with
the contractor to minimize the effect of the closures on residents, and
closures will be limited to block segments at any one time. Anticipated
closures will be posted on Titusville’s website and social media
at least 36 hours prior to occurrence. Titusville residents should check
the website for the latest information on the project.
The existing force main is composed of 12-inch thin-wall PVC piping
and 14-inch cast iron piping. The sizing of the old main restricted
wastewater flow, while the cast iron portion was susceptible to
corrosion. The age of the main also increased the chance for leaks and
breaks. The new 16-inch PVC piping will bring it up to modern sizing
standards and reduce the potential for failure. In addition, a large
portion of the old main is located on the east (lagoon side) of Indian
River Avenue and U.S. 1 in close proximity to Indian River Lagoon. The
new force main will be located on the west side of rights-of-way
(opposite from lagoon).
“This is just one more step in protecting the Indian River
Lagoon,” explained Kevin Cook, Titusville’s Public Works
Director. “The new, larger pipe not only improves the service to
our customers, it also helps protect the lagoon. Age, erosion from
storms, or even human error, could all cause the existing old main to
fail, which could harm the lagoon. We are doing all we can to prevent
that from happening.”
The City of Titusville has been moving forward with an aggressive
schedule of pipe replacement and improvements to reduce and/or eliminate
potential vulnerabilities to breaks and leaks and their negative
environmental impacts. A break in a section of this old main in late
2020 caused a sewer spill into nearby stormwater ponds, which flowed to
the lagoon. This project is part of the Consent Order requirements from
Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection as a result of
that spill.
Indian River Force Main Project is anticipated to be completed by
the end of the year. This project is funded through the Clean Water
State Revolving Fund Loan Program with a budget of $9,528,453.
Celebrate Titusville’s Efforts to Restore the Indian River
Lagoon’s Health Osprey Nutrient Removal Upgrade Project
Completion
Join us as we celebrate the completion of the Osprey Nutrient
Removal Upgrade Project—A project environmentally focused on
restoring the health of the Indian River Lagoon.
According to Kevin Cook, P.E., Titusville’s Public Works
Director, “The Osprey Water Reclamation Plant is our older water
reclamation facility, and it has been upgraded and improved over the
years. However, this upgrade is different because it focuses on
upgrading the processes in order to reduce the amount of total nitrogen
(TN) and total phosphorus (TP) in the reclaimed water it
produces.” The reduced nutrient content of the reclaimed water
will reduce the amount of nutrient loading to the Indian River Lagoon by
an estimated 26,475 pounds/year. The upgrade project is anticipated to
reduce the effluent concentrations of TN to 3 milligrams per liter
(mg/L) and TP to 1 mg/L.
“This celebration is a great way to highlight
Titusville’s efforts and all of the funding government
agencies’ efforts to improve the health of our Indian River
Lagoon,” explained Cook. Funding for the Osprey upgrade was
provided through grants and cost-share agreements from several agencies
including $500,000 from the State of Florida; $1,300,000 from St. Johns
River Water Management District, and $9,100,000 from Brevard County Save
Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Plan. Costs for the project (including
design and construction) were budgeted at an estimated $13.5 million
dollars.
The Osprey Water Reclamation Facility is one of two water
reclamation plants in the City of Titusville. The advanced wastewater
treatment at these facilities provides effluent that can be reused (or
reclaimed) for uses such as irrigation. The Osprey has a permitted
capacity of 2.75 million gallons per day.
Restoring the health of the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) is dependent
upon reducing the amount of pollutants that enter it. Excess irrigation
with reclaimed water negatively impacts the health of the IRL because it
causes runoff that transports pollutants into stormwater systems and
then into local water bodies. Moreover, since reclaimed water, itself,
contains both nitrogen and phosphorus, it contributes to algal growth in
water bodies. In the lagoon, the debris from runoff can smother sea
grass and the contaminants can overload the lagoon with nutrients. This
overload leads to algae blooms and their subsequent decay that rob the
water of oxygen, killing plants, fish, and wildlife. Excess reclaimed
water irrigation can also pass both nitrogen and phosphorus into
groundwater, which ultimately passes these nutrients to surface water
bodies.
The public is invited to attend the Osprey Nutrient Removal
Upgrade Project Completion Celebration on Thursday, March 16, from 2
p.m. until 4 p.m. in the Council Chamber (2nd floor) at the City of
Titusville City Hall located at 555 S. Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL
32796. Tours and transportation to the Osprey facility will be
provided. Light refreshments will be served. In order to ensure bus
seating is available, anyone wishing to attend the tour must respond by
scanning the QR code on Titusville’s website or entering the
following in their browser: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=
vuwifuebb&oeidk=a07ejn91tg4aca695cf. You can also call (321)
567-3865, Option 4. Space is limited. The Osprey is an operating water
reclamation plant. For security and safety, tours will only be provided
to bus riders. Tour attendees may encounter uneven walking surfaces,
steps, etc. Certain areas of the plant may have a strong odor.
February 28, 2023 It’s Springtime! Time to Reset Your Clock and Your
Controller sprinkler shooting out water
The days are getting longer and warmer, that means it’s almost
spring and Daylight Saving Time is starting. It is also time to reset
your irrigation controller. Before going to bed on March 11, set your
clocks forward one hour and set your irrigation controller to a no more
than a twice-a-week irrigation schedule.
On Sunday, March 12, Daylight Saving Time marks the start of the
spring/summer irrigation schedule. During Daylight Saving Time, March 12
through November 5, the irrigation restrictions change to allow outside
irrigation no more than twice a week. Homes with even-numbered addresses
may irrigate on Thursdays and Sundays. Homes with odd-numbered addresses
may irrigate on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Businesses may irrigate on
Tuesdays and Fridays. The irrigation restrictions apply to reclaimed
water, well water, and city water use.
Following the irrigation restrictions can help prevent over
watering. Excess irrigation negatively impacts the health of the Indian
River Lagoon because it causes runoff. Water running off of yards
transports pollutants such as fertilizers, grass clippings, and pet
waste. Runoff flows into the storm water system and ultimately into the
Indian River Lagoon.
The irrigation schedule changes each fall and spring, the perfect
times to give your sprinkler system a check-up. According to Maureen
Phillips, Titusville Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager,
giving your sprinkler system a semi-annual checkup can save you water
and help your lawn to be healthy because keeping your irrigation system
operating correctly increases its efficiency. For plants and turf to be
healthy water has to get to where they can use it, not running off your
property or evaporating into the air.
Learn more about the irrigation restrictions and creating a
sustainable, water-saving yard at www.titusville.com/irrigation.
December 23, 2022 City of Titusville, Florida -
Gateway to Nature and Space
How informed do you feel about the local environment?
TAKE OUR SURVEY
How informed do you feel about the local environment? The City of
Titusville wants to hear from you! TAKE OUR SURVEY about local threats
and vulnerabilities to the natural and built environment and strategies
and techniques to create local resiliency. They survey should take
approximately 5 – 10 minutes to complete and results will inform
future community education and training events. All answers are
anonymous.
This survey is being conducted by the City of Titusville, the
East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, and the University of
Florida Brevard County IFAS Extension Office.
UF/IFAS Extension / University of Florida: The City of
Titusville is a coastal community along the Indian River Lagoon. The
unique geography of the city and lagoon requires specialized
understanding of coastal resource protection, local climate, and
strategies to address current and future vulnerabilities. The goal of
this survey is to better understand the community's knowledge of local
threats (climate change, natural hazards, storm surge, nuisance
flooding, etc.) and techniques to create resiliency (low impact
development, adaptation action areas, living shorelines, etc.). The
survey consists of 15 questions and should take approximately 5 - 10
minutes. You are not required to answer any question and many questions
will include "I don't know" as an option. If you are unsure about an
answer to any question, you are strongly encouraged to respond “I
don't know” instead of guessing. The results will inform future
training efforts. Thank you for taking part in local resiliency
education. This survey was funded in part, through a grant agreement
from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal
Management Program, by a grant provided by the Office of Ocean and
Coastal Management under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Award No CZ517.
The views, statements, findings, conclusions and recommendations
expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the State of Florida, NOAA, the U.S. Department of
Commerce, or any of their subagencies.
UPDATE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING
WATER
City of Titusville’s Raw Well Water Tested Positive for Fecal
Indicator This is an update for City of Titusville water consumers
regarding the fecal indicator, E. coli, found in one of our raw water
wells in one of our three wellfields. On December 9, 2022, we issued a
notice that our water system had detected a fecal indicator, E. coli, in
one of our raw water wells. On December 9, 2022, we learned that a
well assessment sample taken on December 8, 2022 was E. coli positive
for one well. As required by EPA’s Ground Water Rule, one of our
follow up steps was to collect additional samples from this well within
24 hours to determine the extent of the problem. Five samples from the
affected well were taken on December 9, 2022. All five samples have
tested negative for E. coli. WHAT SHOULD I DO? You do not need to
boil your water or take other corrective actions. Samples collected from
treated water in the distribution system on December 9, 2022 show no E.
coli present. The treated drinking water in the distribution system
continues to be safe to drink and meets all regulatory standards. If you
have specific health concerns, you may wish to consult a health care
professional. Fecal indicators are microbes whose presence
indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal
wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term health effects,
such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may
pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the
elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. These
symptoms are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you
experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek
medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice from their
health care providers about drinking this water. WHAT IS BEING
DONE? The well that tested positive for E. coli has been taken offline
and will remain offline until all follow-up sampling shows the well is
absent of contamination. The City of Titusville will continue to assess
the situation, including reviewing its sampling processes and
procedures. You will be kept informed of the steps we are taking to
protect you and your drinking water. For more information, please
contact Sean Stauffer, City of Titusville Water Resources Director, at
(321) 567-3855 or write to City of Titusville, 2836 Garden Street,
Titusville, FL 32796. Please share this information with all the
other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have
received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments,
nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this
notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This notice is being sent to you by City of Titusville, FL
State Water System ID# 3051367 Date Sent: 12/12/2022
December 9, 2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
City of Titusville’s Raw Well Water Tested Positive for
Fecal Indicator Our water system recently detected a fecal
indicator, E. coli, in one of our raw water wells. As our customers,
you have a right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct
this situation. On December 9, 2022, we learned that our well assessment
sample taken on December 8, 2022 was E. coli positive for one well. As
required by EPA’s Ground Water Rule, one of our follow up steps is
to collect additional samples from this well within 24 hours to
determine the extent of the problem. This sampling has already occurred
on December 9, 2022. What should I do? You do not need
to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if you
have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. Fecal
indicators are microbes whose presence indicates that the water may be
contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can
cause short-term health effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea,
headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for
infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely
compromised immune systems. The symptoms above are not caused
only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these
symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People
at increased risk should seek advice from their health care providers
about drinking this water. What is being done? The well
that tested positive for E. coli has been taken offline and will remain
offline until follow-up sampling shows the well is absent of
contamination. Samples collected from treated water in the distribution
system were absent for E. coli. We will keep you informed of the steps
we are taking to protect your drinking water and will provide
information on any steps you should be taking, until this problem is
corrected. For more information, please contact Sean Stauffer, Water
Resources Director, at (321) 567-3855 or write to City of Titusville,
2836 Garden Street, Titusville, FL 32796. Please share this
information with all the other people who drink this water, especially
those who may not have received this notice directly (for example,
people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can
do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies
by hand or mail. This notice is being sent to you by City of
Titusville, FL State Water System ID# 3051367 Date Sent: 12/09/2022
Don’t Forget – Time to Reset
TITUSVILLE, FL - (October 26, 2022) – Don’t forget
to reset your irrigation controller on November 6, when we
return to Eastern Standard Time. Fall and winter not only means we need
to turn back our clocks, but also that we need to turn back our
irrigation. During Eastern Standard Time (November 6 through
March 12), outside irrigation is reduced to one day a 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.
Whether they are watering with well water, city water, or reclaimed
water, all Titusville residents must follow the restrictions. Plants
and turf have different needs during the fall and winter than they do in
the spring and summer. According to Maureen Phillips, City of Titusville
Water Resources’ Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager,
the reduced sunlight and rainfall, combined with the drop in
temperature, reduces plant growth. Reduced growth means plants do not
need to produce as much food, so less water is needed to keep them
healthy. Watering your landscape when it is not needed encourages
fungal growth, as well as disturbs the normal growth cycle. A plant with
new growth is more susceptible to damage during a cold snap. New growth
also increases the plant’s need to produce more food, which is
tied to the amount of sunlight, water, and nutrients available. Without
any one of these elements, the plant becomes stressed and more
susceptible to disease. Less unnecessary irrigation also means less
runoff polluting waterways, such as the Indian River Lagoon. To
learn more about the irrigation restrictions and Florida-Friendly
landscaping visit the Water Resources Conservation Program’s pages
at www.titusville.com/irrigation.
10/6/2022 District 1 Commissioner Seeks Advisory Board
Applicants
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- District 1 Commissioner Rita Pritchett is seeking
applicants to fill openings on a variety of Brevard County citizen
advisory boards. Applications for all boards listed below are
available on the Brevard County website, www.brevardfl.gov, and by
clicking on Advisory Boards listed under Frequent Searches.
- Contractor’s Licensing Board – 1 space available
(a plumbing contractor is being sought). For more information on this
board visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Historical Commission – 1 space available. For more
information on this board visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Marine Advisory Council – 1 space available. For more
information on this board visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- North Brevard Commission on Parks & Recreation – 2
spaces available. For more information on this board, visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Planning & Zoning Board - 1 space available. For more
information on this board visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Titusville Public Library Advisory Board – 1 space
available. For more information on this board visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
- Transportation Planning Organization Citizens Advisory
Committee – 1 space available for alternate. For more
information on this board visit:
https://brevardfl.granicus.com/boards/w/cbe4088b3c65a780/boards
Titusville Chlorine Dosing Update
TITUSVILLE, FL - (October 4, 2022) – Titusville’s chlorine
dosing of its water distribution system has been extended to November 4.
Although originally anticipated to be completed by October 21, the
dosing will continue for an additional two weeks. The extension was
necessary as the flushing of mains, which is normally performed in
conjunction with the dosing, could not take place due to Hurricane Ian
and the resulting flooding. The dosing, now scheduled to last
through November 4, is performed to ensure that Titusville maintains its
high-quality drinking water standards. During the dosing, Titusville
drinking water may have a chlorine taste and smell, which is normal.
Titusville’s water remains safe for drinking, cooking, bathing,
and other everyday uses during the dosing and water quality is
constantly monitored to ensure it meets regulated safety standards.
Titusville’s drinking water treatment process normally includes
chloramines (a combination of ammonia and chlorine). During the dosing
or free chlorine treatment, the City stops adding ammonia but does not
increase the amount of chlorine. After the chlorine dosing is completed,
the City will return to its normal treatment process. Dosing
Reminders: - Reduce the taste or smell of chlorine in your
drinking water during a dosing by boiling it or letting it stand in an
open container, such as a pitcher, for several hours.
- Consult
your health care provider if you are currently undergoing dialysis or
have a compromised immune system to determine whether the change in
disinfection will affect your treatment.
- Contact a pet or
aquarium professional if you own a fish tank or pond that uses City
water to determine if any adjustments to your aquarium treatment is
needed during a chlorine dosing.
- Check Water Resources’
pages at www.titusville.com for information on current chlorine
dosings.
- If you have questions or concerns during the dosing,
call the Chlorine Dosing Hotline at (321) 567-3878.
August 22, 2022 Titusville Water System Maintenance to Begin
September 9
TITUSVILLE, FL - (August 22, 2022) – Titusville water customers
may notice a change in their drinking water beginning on September 9 as
the city begins a chlorine dosing of its water distribution system. The
dosing is scheduled to last through October 21 and is performed to
ensure that Titusville maintains its high-quality drinking water
standards. The dosing is scheduled to be completed over a six-week
period (from September 9 through October 21) and will include the
flushing of mains throughout the water system. During the dosing,
Titusville drinking water may have a chlorine taste and smell, which is
normal. Titusville’s water remains safe for drinking, cooking,
bathing, and other everyday uses during the dosing and water quality is
constantly monitored to ensure it meets regulated safety standards.
Titusville’s drinking water treatment process normally includes
chloramines (a combination of ammonia and chlorine). During the dosing
or free chlorine treatment, the City stops adding ammonia but does not
increase the amount of chlorine. After the chlorine dosing is completed,
the City will return to its normal treatment process. Dosing
Reminders: - Reduce the taste or smell of chlorine in your
drinking water during a dosing by boiling it or letting it stand in an
open container, such as a pitcher, for several hours.
- Consult
your health care provider if you are currently undergoing dialysis or
have a compromised immune system to determine whether the change in
disinfection will affect your treatment.
- Contact a pet or
aquarium professional if you own a fish tank or pond that uses City
water to determine if any adjustments to your aquarium treatment is
needed during a chlorine dosing.
- Check Water Resources’
pages at www.titusville.com for information on current chlorine
dosings.
- If you have questions or concerns during the dosing,
call the Chlorine Dosing Hotline at (321) 567-3878.
May 31, 2022 Preparing your business for hurricane season
Tomorrow starts the first day of hurricane season. I am forwarding the
email below from the North Brevard Economic Development Zone and the
attachments regarding steps to prepare your business in the event of a
major storm. Hopefully it is helpful to you. Troy Post, North
Brevard Economic Development Zone (NBEDZ) We are interested in
your opinion. The Community Development Department Customer Service
Survey can be found at: https://www.titusville.com/FormCenter/Community-
Development-7/Customer-Satisfaction-Survey-55 With the 2022
hurricane season about to begin, it’s time to take steps to
prepare your business for a speedy recovery and re-opening, in the event
of a major storm. Attached are two guidebooks published by the
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, which identify what
a business should consider before a disaster strikes; the guides also
provide useful checklists on information that you should store, on:
- key customers,
- service industry contacts,
- suppliers/vendors,
- operating systems, and
- finances.
As you may know, statistics show that one in
four businesses forced to close because of a natural disaster never
re-open; this is particularly true for small businesses, which form the
backbone of our local economy. Take steps now to prepare. CLICK below
for PDFs with details. The easy way to prepare your
business for the unexpected. SEVERE WEATHER: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
PLANNING
It’s Time for A Change – An Irrigation Schedule
Change TITUSVILLE, FL - (March 7, 2022) – It’s
that time. What time? Springtime. Time for turning our clocks
forward. Time for changing the days on our irrigation
controllers. On March 13, when we change to Daylight
Saving Time, we also change to the Spring/Summer irrigation schedule.
During Daylight Saving Time, March 13 through November 6, the
irrigation restrictions change to allow outside irrigation no more than
twice a week. Homes with even-numbered addresses may irrigate on
Thursdays and Sundays. Homes with odd-numbered addresses may irrigate on
Wednesdays and Saturdays. Businesses may irrigate on Tuesdays and
Fridays. The irrigation restrictions apply whether you are
irrigating with reclaimed water, well water, or city water. The
irrigation schedule changes twice each year to reflect Florida’s
normal weather cycle. Our rainy season starts in April and continues
into fall. Allowing two days to irrigate recognizes that during this
time of year, plants are exposed to more sunlight and are in a growth
cycle, so they may need more water. If you use native plants and follow
the rule of planting the right plant in the right place, you may not
need any supplemental irrigation—normal rainfall should provide
enough water for your plants’ needs. More information on the
irrigation restrictions and how to create an attractive water-saving
yard is available by contacting the Titusville Conservation Office at
321-567-3865 or by visiting the Water Resources Department’s
Conservation Program pages at www.titusville.com.
March Mulch Madness Begins March 18
TITUSVILLE, FL - (March 4, 2022) – This March, Titusville's Water
Conservation Program wants to help you increase your mulch footprint
with March Mulch Madness. Using mulch in your home landscape will help
to retain moisture, control weeds, and reduce erosion and runoff from
your yard. What is March Mulch Madness? For every 4 bags of
plain pine bark mulch you buy from March 18 through March 31, you can
receive a $5 credit on your City of Titusville water bill. The maximum
credit you can receive is $15 for 12 bags. The rules for March
Mulch Madness are available at www.titusville.com/mulch. This is a
limited time program and is only open to City of Titusville
single-family residential water customers. To participate, water
customers must buy at least 4 bags of plain pine bark mulch any time
from March 18 through March 31 at the store of their choice.
Participants submit dated receipts that state "pine bark" or "bark" for
the items purchased along with an application form. The rules and
application form are all online and must be submitted by April 4.
Participants unable to upload receipts must print out the form, attach
their receipts and mail everything to: Mulch Madness, City of Titusville
Conservation, 2836 Garden Street, Titusville, FL 32796. All paperwork
must be postmarked or received by April 4, 2022. According to
Maureen Phillips, Titusville’s Water Conservation & Public
Outreach Manager, this is the first time Titusville has offered March
Mulch Madness. “It’s almost spring and we wanted to do
something that would help our residents as they were out planting and
working in their yards, while still promoting water conservation,”
explained Ms. Phillips. “Mulch is a great way to retain water in
your plant beds and reduce weeds.” Plain pine bark mulch is long
lasting, does not leach chemicals like some other mulches, and is made
from the part of a tree that would normally be discarded. March
Mulch Madness is only available for a limited time. For more
information on the program go to www.titusville.com/mulch, or visit
Water Resources Conservation pages on the City of Titusville website, or
call 321-567-3865, option 5.
Water Tower to be Demolished
TITUSVILLE, FL - (February 25, 2022) –The City of Titusville
elevated water tower located near South Street (S.R. 405), adjacent to
Brevard County School Board property, is scheduled to be dismantled.
Demolition of the tank is scheduled to commence on Monday, February 28
and will take place over a two-week period. Metal from the tower will be
recycled by the demolition contractor. The demolition is not
expected to impact traffic. Titusville water customers will not
experience any change in their water service. According to Water
Resources Director, Sean Stauffer the tower is no longer needed for the
water system and has been offline for over two years. “Because of
the improvements we have made at the Armstrong Pumping Station, our
consultant has confirmed that the tower is no longer needed to provide
pressure to our distribution system.” The tower, which is
approximately 60 years old, has been offline for over two years. Costs
to repair the tower are greater than demolition and were considered an
unnecessary expense due to system improvements.c
Celebrate Florida’s Fall with Smart Irrigation
TITUSVILLE, FL - (October 21, 2021) –Yes, Florida does have a
fall and a winter and during these seasons we experience reduced
sunlight, cooler temperatures, and reduced rainfall. Fall is also when
we return to Eastern Standard Time. When you turn back your clock
on November 7, you also need to turn your irrigation controller to
its fall and winter irrigation schedule. The fall and winter schedule
(November 7 through March 13) restricts outside irrigation to one day
a 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.
In Titusville, well water, city water, and reclaimed water all fall
under the irrigation restrictions. Irrigation is reduced during the
fall and winter because the growth of both plants and grasses slows
down, reducing their need for food; which then reduces their need for
irrigation. Watering your yard more than is needed encourages fungal
growth, disturbs the plant’s normal growth cycle causing stress
and increasing susceptibility to disease and pests, and leads to
increased runoff. So celebrate Florida’s fall weather and the
beginning of the holiday season by giving your lawn the gift of smart
irrigation. Don’t turn on the sprinklers unless your lawn tells
you it is ready for water: leaf blades are folded in half, color turns a
bluish-gray, and footprints stay visible. And remember, established
trees and shrubs need less water than turf. To learn more about the
irrigation restrictions and Florida-Friendly landscaping contact
Titusville’s Water Resources Conservation Office at 321-567-3865
or visit the Water Resources Conservation Program’s pages at
www.titusville.com/irrigation.
7/9/2021 Space View Park Reopens in Titusville
TITUSVILLE, FL. – Space View Park, a popular viewing spot for
rocket launches from Kennedy Space Center, has reopened following
completion of repairs stemming from damages caused by Hurricane Irma in
September 2017. The park, located on the shore of the Indian River
Lagoon in Titusville, reopened Friday and will be open daily from dusk
to dawn. Repairs, at a cost of $2 million, included replacement of
observation docks, seawall repair and replacement, sidewalks, repair and
replacement of the rock revetment, new lighting and landscaping
upgrades. The contractor was Rush Construction Inc. The park is not
only great for launches, but also includes a fishing area and boat dock,
picnic areas, mission logos carved in granite and a walkthrough history
of manned space exploration.
The Water We Drink
2020 Annual Drinking Water
Quality Report 2021 Edition  Click to print & share (16
page PDF).
Titusville Water System Maintenance to Begin April 12
TITUSVILLE, FL - (April 1, 2021) – Titusville water customers may
notice a change in their drinking water beginning on April 12 as the
city begins a chlorine dosing of its water distribution system. The
dosing is scheduled to last through May 9 and is performed to ensure
that Titusville maintains its high quality drinking water standards.
The dosing is scheduled to be completed over a four-week period (from
April 12 through May 9) and will include the flushing of mains
throughout the water system. During the dosing, Titusville drinking
water may have a chlorine taste and smell, which is normal.
Titusville’s water remains safe for drinking, cooking, bathing,
and other everyday uses during the dosing and water quality is
constantly monitored to ensure it meets regulated safety standards.
Titusville normally treats its drinking water using chloramines (a
combination of ammonia and chlorine). During the dosing or free chlorine
treatment, the City stops adding ammonia but does not increase the
amount of chlorine. After the chlorine dosing is completed, the City
will return to its normal treatment process. Dosing Reminders:
- Reduce the taste or smell of chlorine in your drinking water during
a dosing by boiling it or letting it stand in an open container, such as
a pitcher, for several hours.
- Consult your health care provider
if you are currently undergoing dialysis or have a compromised immune
system to determine whether the change in disinfection will affect your
treatment.
- Contact a pet or aquarium professional if you own a
fish tank or pond that uses City water to determine if any adjustments
to your aquarium treatment is needed during a chlorine dosing.
- Check Water Resources’ pages at www.titusville.com for
information on current chlorine dosings.
- If you have questions
or concerns during the dosing, call the Chlorine Dosing Hotline at (321)
567-3878.
Set Your Clock, Set Your Irrigation Controller Irrigation
Schedule Changes to No More Than Twice A Week
TITUSVILLE, FL - (March 04, 2021) – Spring has sprung and
the dog days of summer are nipping at our heels. When you set your
clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time, set your irrigation
controllers to the Spring/Summer schedule. Daylight Saving Time
begins Sunday, March 14 and starts the spring/summer irrigation
schedule. During Daylight Saving Time, March 14 through November 7, the
irrigation restrictions change to allow outside irrigation no more than
twice a week. Homes with even-numbered addresses may irrigate on
Thursdays and Sundays. Homes with odd-numbered addresses may irrigate on
Wednesdays and Saturdays. Businesses may irrigate on Tuesdays and
Fridays. The irrigation restrictions apply to reclaimed water, well
water, and city water use. Florida’s rainy season starts in
April. Check to see how to manually over-ride your controller settings
so that during thunderstorms and heavy rain you can turn off your
irrigation system. All automatic irrigation should be equipped with a
rain sensor so that sprinklers cannot operate during rain events.
“Just because you can irrigate twice a week, doesn’t mean
you have to irrigate twice a week,” explained Maureen Phillips,
Water Resources’ Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager.
“The change in schedule simply recognizes that during this time of
year plants are exposed to more sunlight and are in a growth cycle, so
they may need more water. If you use native plants and follow the rule
of planting the right plant in the right place, you may not need any
supplemental irrigation—normal rainfall should provide enough
water for your plants’ needs.” To choose the right plant
for the right place, just look at the conditions present in your yard.
Does that area of the yard get sun all day long? Is it shaded by a
neighboring tree? Does the area remain wet for a long period after a
rain? All of these are factors that influence what you should plant and
how much irrigation that plant needs. More information on the
irrigation restrictions and how to create an attractive water-saving
yard is available by contacting the Titusville Conservation Office at
321-567-3865 or by visiting the Water Resources Department’s
Conservation Program pages at www.titusville.com.
9/25/2020 Food Assistance Available for Residents Financially
Impacted by COVID-19
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Opportunities are available today and Saturday
for food assistance for residents financially impacted by the COVID-19
public health emergency. The UF/Brevard Extension Service is hosting
farmer’s markets in which individuals can obtain $50 in CARES Act
dollars, in the form of tokens, for the purchase of fruits, vegetables,
honey, coffee, eggs, herbs and other items available. The markets
will be held at these locations:
- Today, Friday Sept. 25, Titusville Visitor Center, 419
South Hopkins Ave., Titusville, from 3-6 p.m.
- On Saturday,
Sept.26, Paddling Paradise, 4220 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay, from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
The markets are open to all residents. Those who have been financially
impacted by COVID-19 will be eligible for the CARES Act tokens upon
completion of a self-declaration form that will be available on site. A
photo ID will be required with matching address as that on the
self-declaration form. Also, at both sites there will be Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) available.
July 7, 2020 Resolution
21-20 Encouraging Face Coverings at all
Indoor Locations Throughout the City of Titusville Click to read the
resolution.
June 24, 2020 A Fourth Open Letter from Mayor
Walt Johnson to the Citizens of Titusville - CLICK
North Brevard is ready
to "reboot" responsibly. New Opportunities • New Rules
• New Normal City • EDZ • Chamber
We are ready to work together to reopen safely, effectively and
sustainably for everyone in our community. To help you "reboot" your
business, we curated this toolbox to offer some of the best advice,
direction, guidance and practices in one place. CLICK here for details on
the City of Titusville "reboot" website.
Do You Over-Water? Fall & Winter Irrigation Guide
TITUSVILLE, FL - (October 20, 2020) – An estimated 50 percent of
all homeowners over-water their yards. Are you one of them? One way to
keep from over-watering is to follow the irrigation restrictions. On
November 1 we return to Eastern Standard Time. During Eastern Standard
Time (November 1 through March 14), outside irrigation is reduced to one
day a 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. In Titusville, well water, city water, and reclaimed
water all fall under the irrigation restrictions. Most homes and
businesses have automated, in-ground irrigation systems. These systems
use 47 percent more water than non-automated, above ground systems.
These systems frequently suffer from Set It and Forget It Syndrome.
Systems need to be adjusted for weather and seasons. Florida’s
irrigation schedules mimic nature. In the fall and winter there is less
rain, less sunlight, and cooler weather. Your irrigation needs are also
less during this time of year. Follow the steps below to reduce your
irrigation and increase your irrigation efficiency.
- Follow the irrigation schedule. Do not irrigate if your yard
does not need it or if it has rained.
- Group plants by watering
needs and put them in the same zone. Plants and plant beds should be in
different zones from turf.
- Match all the sprinklers heads in
each zone. Mismatched and inappropriate sprinkler heads lead to dead
spots and overspray.
- Check spray angles. Misdirected sprinklers
irrigate the street and sidewalk, not your lawn. Large arcs gets lost to
evaporation and never reach your lawn.
- Use micro-irrigation
heads or drip irrigation for plant beds.
City Hall Re-Opening - Modified Hours & By Appointment Public
Access
Effective 6 May 2020, City Hall will re-open to the public on a by
appointment basis until further notice. Hours will be 9:00am -
12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:0 pm daily Monday - Friday Titusville Fire
Department personnel will be on hand to conduct temperature screening
for those desiring to conduct business within City Hall. Persons with
temperatures at or above 100.4 deg F will be denied entry in accordance
with CDC guidelines. Face Masks are required for entry. One-Time use
masks will be provided based on availability for those citizens without
their own masks. For Appointments please call: Customer Service
(Utility Billing): (321) 383 5791 Community Development: (321) 567
3756 Building, Site Review, Business Tax
Receipts, Planning Human Resources: (321) 567 3728 All
Others/Information: (321) 567 3702
April 15, 2020 All Playgrounds are closed. Brevard County Parks
& Recreation Department Abiding by CDC guidelines, all Brevard
County Parks and Recreation Department playgrounds are closed until
further notice to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Setting a Higher Standard for Water
Quality
TITUSVILLE, FL - (June 26, 2020) -- Since late 2016, when it initiated a
regular schedule of chlorine dosings for its water system, the City of
Titusville has focused on maintaining the quality of its drinking water.
A chlorine dosing is a common and approved maintenance practice used by
water utilities, including Vero Beach, Palm Bay, Port St. Lucie, Fort
Lauderdale, Brevard County, Broward County, Pinellas County, and Pasco
County, to ensure the quality of drinking water throughout a
distribution system. "Water chemistry is a lot more complex than
people realize," said Sean Stauffer, City of Titusville's Water
Resources Director. Mr. Stauffer explained that water in nature, whether
in a lake or underground contains contaminants both from nature, itself,
and from human activity. Microorganisms and bacteria are also naturally
present or a result of human activity. Drinking water treatment includes
not only filtering out contaminants but also disinfecting it to make it
safe for consumption. Moreover, the water from the tap of the person who
lives twenty minutes away from the treatment plant, needs to be just as
safe as the water received by the person who lives next door to a
treatment plant. To ensure that all its water consumers receive the
highest quality drinking water possible is the reason Titusville began
its series of chlorine dosings. Titusville's usual water treatment
process includes the use of chloramines (a combination of ammonia and
chlorine). During a dosing, only chlorine is used. While using
chloramines can improve the taste and odor of drinking water, its use
can lead to nitrification in a water distribution system. Nitrification
can cause the disinfectant residual to degrade, making a system
vulnerable to undesirable biological growth. Periodic, temporary use of
free chlorine (a chlorine dosing) is one way to ensure Titusville's
drinking water remains safe for all its consumers. Chlorine is a
common drinking water disinfectant that some utilities use year around.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, chlorine has been used
as a disinfectant in public water supplies for over one hundred years.
Chloramines did not become popular until the late 1990's as a way to
improve taste and odor, increase the stability of a disinfectant
residual, and decrease the production of disinfection byproducts.
Titusville's current dosing began June 8 and is scheduled to be
completed by July 6. The dosing is performed in compliance with all
applicable Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations.
During the dosing, water quality is constantly monitored to ensure it
meets regulated safety standards, and your water remains safe for
drinking, cooking, bathing, and other everyday uses. Titusville
water customers who have questions or concerns about the dosing, can
visit the Water Resources pages at www.titusville.com or call the
Chlorine Dosing Hotline at (321) 567-3878.
April 10, 2020 Update on the City of
Titusville's New Utility Bill Pay System.
The City is aware of citizens' concerns and questions regarding the new
Utility Bill Pay System. We take your concerns seriously and want you to
know we are here to serve you. Account Search:
Citizens will temporarily be able to access their account/accounts by
address until such time that new account numbers are established. During
this time no sensitive, private data will viewable by the general
public. Once the new account numbers are established the address search
will be disabled; this should occur sometime over the next 30 days.
During this time, it is recommended that customers create a login with
the bill pay service so that you can go directly to your account.
With regards to multiple names being associated with the address
searched, this shows any outstanding accounts from previous
owners/occupants who had a water account at the property, and is not the
responsibility of the new account holder. You will not be billed that
amount. Convenience Fees: There is a
convenience fee of $2.75 for credit/debit card when making a onetime ACH
payment. If you set up a recurring or automatic payment the cost is
substantially reduced to $0.35 per transaction. Please be aware that the
convenience fee is charged and retained by the service provider for
processing the transactions, and not by the City of Titusville.
Customer Service Phone Number: Please be advised
that we are operating under modified working conditions as a result of
the COVID-19 situation. As a result, we are receiving a very high volume
of calls and emails and are returning them in the order received. We
apologize for any inconveniences this has caused, but please be aware we
are still working to serve you. If you have any questions you can
call 321-383-5791 or email us at customerservice@titusville.
com. We will respond as quickly as possible and thank you for your
understanding and patience.
St. Johns River 3 Sea Bike Loop Summit Webinar Series
April 9 - 28, 2020
Titusville Police HQ
Closures Effective immediately, we will be closing our lobby
services to the public in order to help reduce the potential spread of
COVID-19. We encourage our citizens who need to make a police report to
stay home and contact the police department by calling 321-264-7800 for
all non-emergency services. In the event of an emergency do not hesitate
to call 911. Any citizen who comes to the police department who wishes
to make a police report can utilize their cell phones to call
321-264-7800 or the phone next to the lobby doors and contact dispatch
who will be able to have an officer respond. To make
arrangements to pick up property please call 321-567-3938. To
obtain a copy of a police report please call 321-567-3907 For
all code enforcement related matters please call 321-567-3770
For all deliveries please contact records at 321-567-3907
All requirements pursuant to Florida Statute 119.071 still apply for
receiving copies of reports via email. A copy of ID via email, may be
required for certain reports.
Thank you for your cooperation. Lt. Matt Demmon Titusville
Police Department Police Office: (321) 567-3937
Brevard County PR: March 31, 2020 COVID-19 Testing Options Increase
in Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, FL. -- Following new guidelines from the Florida
Department of Health, the options for receiving a COVID-19 test in
Brevard County have increased. While hospitalized patients and
healthcare facility workers with symptoms rank as the highest priority
for testing, COVID-19 tests are now increasingly available for those
with symptoms who did not meet previous Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention criteria. The Florida Department of Health in Brevard
County is providing appointment-only drive-through COVID-19 tests to
symptomatic individuals meeting the following criteria: - Those age 65 and older
- Those with
underlying health conditions
- First responders
- Anyone
who does not meet the above criteria, but has symptoms and a
prescription from a medical doctor
Symptoms of COVID-19
include fever of 100.4 or higher, cough, and shortness of breath. Those
experiencing emergency warning signs such as difficulty breathing,
persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to
arouse, or bluish lips or face, should immediately seek medical
attention. Appointments must be scheduled ahead of time by
calling 321-454-7141 for screening and registration. In
addition, several urgent care clinics and some private medical
facilities are also providing COVID-19 tests. Anyone who believes they
may have COVID-19 should call their health care provider before going to
the facility.
Starting at 5 p.m. on March 20, City
Hall will be closed to the public. In
Order to safely and efficiently continue providing services, city hall
and all city facilities are closed to public access due to the #COVID19
outbreak, until further notice. Many municipal services such as
utility bill-pay, building permits and others can still be accomplished
via electronic means on the city's website or by calling city hall.
Contact Numbers: City Hall Main Number/Information:
321-567-3775 City Manager's Office: 321-567-3702
Customer Service/Utility Billing: 321-383-5791 Human
Resources: 321-567-3728 Fire Department: 321-567-3800
Police (non-emergency): 321-264-7800 Solid Waste:
321-383-5775 Water Resources Operations: 321-567-3883
Community Relations: 321-567-3689 City Website www.titusville.com The city will continue to
provide Public Safety, Solid Waste, Water Resources and all other
Municipal Services without interruption during the #coronavirus
outbreak. In addition, the following services will be available
while city buildings are closed to the public: - Electronic
submittal of applications for Business Tax Receipts, building permits,
site permits, rezoning, conditional use permits, variances, etc.
- Electronic issuance of BTRs, building permits and site permits
- Schedule and conduct building inspections
- Conduct site
inspections
- Respond to phone calls and emails inquiries
regarding all activities conducted by Community Development
- Building Dept: 321-567-3760
- Development Services:
321-567-3756
- Economic Development: 321-567-3774
- Neighborhood Services: 321-567-3987
- Planning and Zoning:
321-567-3782
We apologize for any inconvenience. We hope everyone stays safe and
healthy so we can all get through this ordeal as quickly as possible.
Thank you.
Titusville Fire Department:
COVID-19 In an effort to reduce the
potential spread of COVID-19, Titusville Fire Department Headquarters
will be keeping the entrance locked. For any NON-EMERGENCY services,
please call (321) 567-3800. There will be someone on this line to
assist you during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE
IMMEDIATELY CALL 911!
March 30, 2020 All wipes, whether they are labeled as flushable or not, and paper towels
should be placed in the trash, not the toilet. The only paper product that
should ever be flushed is toilet tissue
Brevard County Government Closes Facilities to
Public; Services Continue
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Titusville Chlorine Dosing Completed
TITUSVILLE, FL - (July 14, 2020) -- The City of Titusville has completed
the chlorine dosing of its water distribution system as of yesterday,
July 13, 2020. Initiated on June 8, the dosing was part of the
maintenance procedures that Titusville performs to ensure that its water
customers enjoy only the highest quality drinking water possible.
Chlorine dosings are performed on a regular basis on the water
distribution system. Titusville has returned to its usual drinking
water treatment process. As part of this treatment, Titusville uses
chloramines (a combination of chlorine and ammonia) for disinfection.
Persons undergoing dialysis or with a compromised immune system should
be aware that it may take several days until chloramines have reached
all areas of the water distribution system and should consult their
health care provider to determine whether any adjustment to their
treatment is needed during or after the return to the use of
chloramines. Anyone with a fish tank or pond (including grocery stores,
restaurants, and bait shops) should contact a pet or aquarium
professional to determine the need for any adjustments to aquariums
during this transition. Titusville Water Resources acknowledges and
appreciates the cooperation shown by Titusville's water customers during
the recent chlorine dosing.
Titusville Chlorine Dosing Update
TITUSVILLE, FL - (July 6, 2020) – Titusville's chlorine dosing of
its water distribution system has been extended to July 13. Although
originally anticipated to be completed by July 6, the dosing will
continue for an additional week in conjunction with the flushing of
mains throughout the system. The dosing is being performed as a
maintenance procedure to ensure that Titusville maintains its high
quality drinking water standards. During the dosing, Titusville
water customers may experience a chlorine taste and smell to their
water, which is normal as Titusville modifies its drinking water
treatment process from using chloramines (a combination of ammonia and
chlorine) to using free chlorine. Titusville's water remains safe for
drinking, cooking, bathing, and other everyday uses during the dosing
and water quality is constantly monitored to ensure it meets regulated
safety standards. Persons currently undergoing dialysis or with a
compromised immune system should consult their health care provider to
determine whether the change in disinfection will affect their
treatment. In addition, anyone who has a fish tank or pond (including
grocery stores, restaurants, and bait shops) that uses City water should
contact a pet or aquarium professional to determine the need for any
adjustments to their aquariums. Titusville Water Resources
appreciates the cooperation of its customers during the dosing process.
Information on the chlorine dosing is available at www.titusville.com.
Customers with specific questions or concerns should call the Chlorine
Dosing Hotline at (321) 567-3878.
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR (321) 383-5802 •
www.Titusville.com June 24, 2020 A Fourth Open
Letter from Mayor Walt Johnson to the Citizens of Titusville
Citizens of Titusville, Over the past three and a half months, our
Titusville community stepped up and vigorously fought this virus by
following the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
guidelines. I understand that because of the business closures our
economy has taken a significant hit. Some will debate that these actions
were a decision between lives and livelihoods. The result of our actions
collectively we flattened the curve of positive cases which helped our
hospitals from being overwhelmed and saved the lives of countless
individuals. Because of the steady decline of COVID-19 positive
cases, Governor DeSantis moved to reopen our state by ordering the Safe,
Smart, and Step-by-Step reopening strategy for our businesses to get
back to work. It is unfortunate that after several weeks of the gradual
business reopening even with taking the necessary safety precautions,
there has been an increase in the number of positive cases in our area.
This week, Brevard County alone experienced a major uptick in
COVID-19 positive cases. Yesterday, June 23rd Brevard County experienced
the largest single day of positive cases totaling 107. The day previous
to this alarming number, there were 43 positive cases. Ten days ago,
Brevard County had a total of 8 positive cases. We need to come
together once again to reverse this disturbing trend so we can reclaim
our normal lives again. You are probably tired of hearing the now
familiar phrases of social distancing and physical separating, keeping 6
feet apart. You may feel like a child hearing wash your hands with soap
for at least 20 seconds. Finally, that voice in the back of your mind
that says take extra precautions in public by wearing a facial covering
or protective mask. The virus remains with us and infections are on
the rise. So please Titusville, we all need to take these precautions
seriously or we could reach a point where we will have to return to
sheltering at home again. I ask you to please continue to be patient
and continue to follow these CDC guidelines. It may take months before
we can declare a victory over this disease. We are all waiting, hoping,
and praying to reclaim our normal lives again. Sincerely, Walt
Johnson, Mayor PDF of this
letter.
Titusville Water System Maintenance to Begin June 8
TITUSVILLE, FL - (May 29, 2020) – Titusville will begin a chlorine
dosing of its water distribution system on Monday, June
8. The dosing is being performed as a maintenance procedure to
ensure that Titusville maintains its high quality drinking water
standards. The dosing is anticipated to be completed over a
four-week period (from June 8 through July 6) and will include the
flushing of mains throughout the water system. During the dosing,
Titusville water customers may experience a chlorine like taste and
smell to their water, which is normal. Titusville's water remains safe
for drinking, cooking, bathing, and other everyday uses during the
dosing. Water quality is constantly monitored during a dosing to ensure
it meets regulated safety standards. During the dosing, Titusville
changes its regular drinking water treatment process from using
chloramines (a combination of ammonia and chlorine) to using free
chlorine. After the chlorine dosing is completed, the City will return
to its normal treatment process. Dosing Reminders:
- Reduce the taste or smell of chlorine in your drinking water
during a dosing by boiling it or letting it stand in an open container,
such as a pitcher, for several hours.
- Consult your health care
provider if you are currently undergoing dialysis or have a compromised
immune system to determine whether the change in disinfection will
affect your treatment.
- Contact a pet or aquarium professional
if you own a fish tank or pond that uses City water to determine if any
adjustments to your aquarium treatment is needed during a chlorine
dosing.
- Check Water Resources' pages at www.titusville.com for information on current chlorine
dosings.
- If you have questions or concerns during the dosing,
call the Chlorine Dosing Hotline at (321) 567-3878.
Don't Flush That! TITUSVILLE, FL - (March 30, 2020) – During the
current health emergency more people are at home and supplies of toilet
paper are limited. This has led some people to flush items such as wipes
and paper towels down their toilets. There are only three things that
should be flushed down the toilet: toilet paper, pee, and poo. Not wipes
and not paper towels. Why? The answer is simple; they do not break down
like toilet paper. Even wipes marked as flushable, should not be
flushed. Wipes are cloth like. They are kept moist and have many
uses. Some are used for wiping babies' bottoms, some for removing makeup
from our faces, and some to sanitize surfaces. They don't fall apart
when wet. Paper towels are designed for wiping up spills and cleaning.
They are also designed to not fall apart when wet. Toilet paper on the
other hand, is specifically designed to disintegrate in water. Once
flushed, wipes and paper towels can clog your sewer line. A clogged
sewer line can keep you from using showers, toilets, and sinks and can
mean raw sewage can flow back into your home. Backups can be both
disgusting and costly to repair. Wipes and paper towels can also
cause clogs in the city's sewerage system--affecting lines, pumps, and
other machinery. When wipes and paper towels build up and cause a clog
in the collection system or cause a pump to break down, backups and
overflows can result. They are costly to repair and can interrupt
service. Wipes and paper towels that make it through to the wastewater
treatment plants can cause problems there, too, clogging screens and
pumps and leading to increases in repair and maintenance costs. All
wipes, whether they are labeled as flushable or not, and paper towels
should be placed in the trash, not the toilet. The only paper product
that should ever be flushed is toilet tissue.
Spring is Coming! Reset Your Clock and Your Controller
Daylight Saving Time Irrigation
Schedule
TITUSVILLE, FL - (February 28, 2020) – The days are getting longer
and warmer, that means it's almost spring and Daylight Saving Time is
starting. It also means it's time to reset your irrigation controller.
Before going to bed on March 7, set your clocks
forward one hour and set your irrigation controller to a no more than a
twice-a-week irrigation schedule. Sunday, March 8 marks the
beginning of Daylight Saving Time and the start of the spring/summer
irrigation schedule. During Daylight Saving Time, March 8 through
November 1, the irrigation restrictions change to allow outside
irrigation no more than twice a week. Homes with even-numbered
addresses may irrigate on Thursdays and Sundays. Homes with
odd-numbered addresses may irrigate on Wednesdays and
Saturdays. Businesses may irrigate on Tuesdays and Fridays. The
irrigation restrictions apply to reclaimed water, well water, and city
water use. Following the irrigation restrictions can help prevent
over watering. Excess irrigation negatively impacts the health of the
Indian River Lagoon because it causes runoff. Water running off of yards
transports pollutants such as fertilizers, grass clippings, and pet
waste. When runoff flows over driveways, streets and other impervious
areas, it can also pick up oil, gas, and garbage. This toxic brew then
flows into the storm water system and ultimately into the Indian River
Lagoon. Once in the lagoon, it can smother sea grass and overload the
lagoon with nutrients. This overload leads to algae blooms and their
subsequent decay that rob the water of oxygen, which kills plants, fish,
and wildlife. When you reset your controller, why not give the rest
of your sprinkler system a check-up? According to Maureen Phillips,
Titusville Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager, giving your
sprinkler system a semi-annual checkup can save you water and help your
lawn to be healthy. "Keeping your irrigation system operating correctly
increases its efficiency. Your goal should be to give your plants and
turf the water they need to be healthy, which means water has to get to
where they can use it, not running off your property or evaporating into
the air." More information on the irrigation restrictions and how to
create an attractive water-saving yard is available by contacting the
Titusville Conservation Office at 321-567-3865 or by visiting the Water
Resources Department's Conservation Program pages at www.titusville.com.
Irrigation and Landscaping Water Star Training Titusville Water
Conservation Sponsors Water Star Training
TITUSVILLE, FL - (January 24, 2020) – The City of Titusville's
Water Conservation Program in conjunction with the St. Johns River Water
Management District (SJRWMD) and Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape
Association (FNGLA) is offering local landscape, irrigation, and lawn
service professionals a Florida Water Star training opportunity. On
Tuesday, February 18, Water Star training will be held
at the City of Titusville Fire Department Headquarters (550 S.
Washington Avenue) in Titusville. Training will be conducted by Kurt
Thompson, lead Irrigation AP trainer for Florida Water Star. Mr.
Thompson has spent more than 35 years in the irrigation industry and is
a nationally recognized author and collaborator of certification and
training manuals and programs. Although the training focuses on
landscape professionals, residents are invited to attend. The course is
eligible for continuing education credits for the Board of Landscape
Architecture, FNGLA-certified professionals, and the Irrigation
Association. The course fee is $50 and the optional exam is $50. Both
residential and commercial Titusville water customers who attend may be
eligible to receive a 50 percent training fee rebate. To find out more
about the rebate, call (321) 567-3865. "Helping landscape,
irrigation, and lawn service professionals understand how their services
directly affects the environment is vital to water conservation and
helping to protect the Indian River Lagoon," explained Maureen Phillips,
Titusville's Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager. "Changing how
we care for yards and green spaces directly affects our water sources
and the health of the environment." Attendees will receive water
conservation giveaways and lunch will be provided. Seating is limited
and pre-registration and payment in advance is required. Registration
and payment can be made through Florida Water Star Eventbrite
https://fws-titusville.eventbrite.com. For Further Information
Contact: Maureen Phillips, Water Conservation & Public Outreach
Manager (321) 567-3865 or maureen.phillips@titusville.com
Titusville Chlorine Dosing Completed
TITUSVILLE, FL - (November 11, 2019) — The City of Titusville has
completed the fall chlorine dosing of its water distribution system as
of today, November 11, 2019. Initiated on October 14, the dosing was
part of the maintenance procedures that Titusville performs to ensure
that its water customers enjoy only the highest quality drinking water
possible. Chlorine dosings are performed on a regular basis on the water
distribution system. Titusville has returned to its usual drinking
water treatment process. As part of this treatment, Titusville uses
chloramines (a combination of chlorine and ammonia) for disinfection.
Persons undergoing dialysis or with a compromised immune system should
be aware that it may take several days until chloramines have reached
all areas of the water distribution system and should consult their
health care provider to determine whether any adjustment to their
treatment is needed during or after the return to the use of
chloramines. Anyone with a fish tank or pond (including grocery stores,
restaurants, and bait shops) should contact a pet or aquarium
professional to determine the need for any adjustments to aquariums
during this transition. Titusville Water Resources acknowledges and
appreciates the cooperation shown by Titusville's water customers during
the recent chlorine dosing. For Further Information Contact:
Maureen Phillips, Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager (321)
567-3865 or maureen.phillips@titusville.com
Voice Your Vision long
range transportation survey (2045
transportation survey) The
survey is made available by the Space Coast Transportation Planning
Organization to provide public input/comments into the County's Long
Range Transportation Plan.
Turn Back Clock, Turn Back Irrigation
TITUSVILLE, FL - (October 26, 2019) – November 3 marks our return
to Eastern Standard Time. You need to set your clocks back an hour
and set your irrigation controller to only one day per
week.
During Eastern Standard Time (November 3 through March 8),
outside irrigation is required to be reduced. 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. In Titusville, well water,
city water, and reclaimed water all fall under the irrigation
restrictions. How much time, energy, and money do you spend
irrigating, mowing, and fertilizing your lawn? If you take the time this
fall to reduce the amount of turf in your yard, enlarge your planting
beds, and put in some native plants, you'll find you will be able to
take it easy in the future. Planting natives not only helps you, but
also the environment. You will provide habitat and food sources for
birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. You also reduce or eliminate you
and your pet's exposure to chemicals. And to top it off, you will save
water (include enough natives and you won't even need to worry about
irrigation restrictions because you won't need to irrigate). What you
won't be doing is sending fertilizer and its residue to local waterways
like the Indian River Lagoon. So go native and take it easy in your
yard. To learn more about the irrigation restrictions and native plants,
Titusville residents can contact Titusville's Water Resources
Conservation Office at 321-567-3865 or visit the Water Resources
Conservation Program's pages at City of Titusville irrigation
details here..
Lagoon Straight
Talk Forum on the restoration
of our Lagoon June 3, 2019, 5:30pm - Dixie Crossroads Restaurant
Registration is required due to limited seating
Lagoon Straight Talk is a FREE
event to update our community on the restoration of our Lagoon. Pre-registration is required
due to limited seating. Scheduled for Monday, June 3 at the Dixie
Crossroads:
- 5:30-6:15 Light Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
- 6:15-8:30
Straight Talk Program and audience Q/A
The forum will feature updates on the Indian River Lagoon Restoration
Plan, Titusville City Utility and status of the Titusville Causeway.
Attendees can ask questions from a panel of leaders and scientists.
Come, learn and bring your questions to the forum. Register for your
free ticket here on this EventBrite site. Commissioner Rita
Pritchett will chair the meeting. Invited speakers include MJ Waters,
Chair, Brevard IRL Coalition; Dr. Virginia Barker, Director, Brevard
County Natural Resources Department; Titusville City leadership; Chad
Rischar; Laurilee Thompson, SOIRL Trust Fund Citizen's Oversight
Committee. We plan to Stream the event live on the Brevard IRL
Coalition Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BIRLC/?ref=bookmarks) if you
cannot make the event please watch. Thank you for your support of
our Lagoon.
Titusville Chlorine Dosing Completed
TITUSVILLE, FL - (April 8, 2019) --The City of Titusville has completed
the chlorine dosing of its water distribution system as of today, April
8, 2019. Initiated on March 11, the dosing was part of Titusville's
continued efforts to provide its water customers with only the highest
quality water possible. The March dosing was the first of two dosing
procedures scheduled for 2019. The next dosing is scheduled for October.
Titusville has returned to its usual drinking water treatment
process. As part of this treatment, Titusville uses chloramines (a
combination of chlorine and ammonia) for disinfection. Persons
undergoing dialysis or with a compromised immune system should be aware
that it may take several days until chloramines have reached all areas
of the water distribution system and should consult their health care
provider to determine whether any adjustment to their treatment is
needed during or after the return to the use of chloramines. Anyone with
a fish tank or pond (including grocery stores, restaurants, and bait
shops) should contact a pet or aquarium professional to determine the
need for any adjustments to aquariums during this transition.
Titusville Water Resources acknowledges and appreciates the cooperation
shown by Titusville's water customers during the recent chlorine dosing.
Titusville Water System Maintenance to Begin March 11
TITUSVILLE, FL - (March 4, 2019) - Titusville will begin a chlorine
dosing of its water distribution system on Monday, March 11. The dosing
is being performed as a maintenance procedure to ensure that Titusville
maintains its high quality drinking water standards. The March dosing is
the first of two dosing procedures scheduled for 2019. The next dosing
is scheduled for October. The dosing is anticipated to be completed
over a four-week period (from March 11 through April 7) and will include
the flushing of mains throughout the water system. During the dosing,
Titusville water customers may experience a change in both the taste and
smell of their water, which is normal. Titusville's water will remain
safe for drinking, cooking, bathing, and other everyday uses during the
dosing. The dosing will be performed in compliance with all applicable
Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations; and, water
quality will be monitored throughout the process. Persons currently
undergoing dialysis or with a compromised immune system should consult
their health care provider prior to the dosing to determine whether the
change in disinfection will affect their treatment. In addition, anyone
who has a fish tank or pond (including grocery stores and restaurants
with lobster tanks and bait shops with fish containers) that uses City
water should contact a pet or aquarium professional to determine the
need for any adjustments to their aquariums. During the dosing,
Titusville changes its regular drinking water treatment process from
using chloramines (a combination of ammonia and chlorine) to using free
chlorine. After the chlorine dosing is completed, the City will return
to its normal treatment process. Titusville appreciates the
cooperation of its customers during the dosing process. Customers with
specific questions or concerns should call the Chlorine Dosing Hotline
at (321) 567-3878.
Set Your Clock, Set Your Controller Daylight Saving Time
Irrigation Schedule
TITUSVILLE, FL - (March 1, 2019) – Before you go to bed on March
9, you need to set your clocks forward one hour and set your irrigation
controller to no more than a twice-a-week irrigation schedule.
Sunday, March 10 marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time and the
spring/summer irrigation schedule. During Daylight Saving Time, March 10
through November 3, the irrigation restrictions change to allow outside
irrigation no more than twice a week. Homes with even-numbered addresses
may irrigate on Thursdays and Sundays. Homes with odd-numbered addresses
may irrigate on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Businesses may irrigate on
Tuesdays and Fridays. The irrigation restrictions apply to reclaimed
water, well water, and city water use. Prior to re-setting your
controller, you should get your yard ready for the new spring schedule
by giving your sprinkler system a check-up. Replace any broken sprinkler
heads and adjust any that are misdirected toward streets and sidewalks.
Make sure that all the heads in any one zone match. Mismatched heads put
out different amounts of water and lead to dead spots and overspray.
Make sure your plants and turf are in separate zones since they have
very different watering needs. With Titusville averaging over 51
inches of rain each year (FSU Climate Center), Maureen Phillips,
Titusville Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager, notes that if
you are irrigating your lawn correctly, it should not need to be
irrigated more than twice a week to remain healthy. She also reminds
residents that their spring sprinkler check-up should include their
irrigation system's rain sensor. Florida law requires rain sensors on
automatic irrigation systems, so that the system turns off when it is
raining. More information on the irrigation restrictions and how to
create an attractive water-saving yard is available by contacting the
Titusville Conservation Office at 321-567-3865 or by visiting the Water
Resources Department's Conservation Program pages at www.titusville.com.
February 26, 2019 WHAT: Community Service
Project
WHEN: AHS/THS baseball game March 29th at 7:00 p.m. at Astronaut High
School WHY: donate to local charities for distribution. THANK
YOU!!! WHAT YOU CAN DO: The City of Titusville Student Advisory
Council is asking spectators to bring any of these items: canned foods,
hygiene products, and small stuffed animals. There will be a table set
up inside the gate to drop off your items. On behalf of the City's
Student Advisory Council, please help us spread the word. Thank
you!! Questions: Titusville City Clerk's Office, board
liaisons/secretaries 321-567-3686
February 20, 2019 2019 AARP Tax Aide Program & LocationsÊ
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for
low-to moderate-income taxpayers - especially those 50 and older - at
nearly 5,000 locations nationwide. Find a location near you by searching
below. Before visiting a Tax-Aide site, please note: - You will
need to bring your important documents to the site.Ê
- Federal
Tax assistance is available at all locations. State tax assistance is
available at all locations in your state for in-state residents, and may
be available to out-of-state residents in select neighboring states.
Please contact sites in your neighboring state to confirm
availability.
- Site hours are subject to change on a weekly
basis. Therefore, please check again the day before you plan to go to
the site.
- IMPORTANT: Click here to download important
information you will need during your visit.
CENTRAL BREVARD LIBRARY 308 FORREST AVE, COCOA, FL
32922-7723 Appointments made at the site during site hours.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 AM - 1 PM Dates open -
2/2/2019 - 4/11/2019 TITUSVILLE LIBRARY 2121 S
HOPKINS AVE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780-4726 Fridays: 11:00 AM - 03:00
PM and Saturdays: 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM Dates open - 2/2/2019 -
4/13/2019 NORTH BREVARD SENIOR CENTER 909 LANE
AVE, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780-3905 Appointments are made at the site
during site hours. Mondays from 11 AM - 3 PM. Dates open -
2/4/2019 - 4/15/2019
Keep Your Yard Healthy this Winter by Following the Fall & Winter
Irrigation Schedule
TITUSVILLE, FL - (November 1, 2018) – The best way to have a
healthy yard next spring is to treat it right this winter. This weekend
we will be returning to Eastern Standard Time. So in addition to setting
your clocks back an hour, you need to reset your irrigation controller
to once a week or less. During Eastern Standard Time (November 4
through March 9), outside irrigation is reduced to 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. In Titusville, well water, city water, and reclaimed
water all fall under the irrigation restrictions. Landscape irrigation
schedules are set by the St. Johns River Water Management District and
are linked to semiannual time zone changes. Plants and turf have
different watering needs during the fall and winter. Shorter days and
cooler temperatures reduce growth rates and the need for irrigation.
According to Maureen Phillips, City of Titusville Water Resources' Water
Conservation & Public Outreach Manager, "Watering in the winter at the
same level as the summer can cause more harm than good to your yard by
encouraging weeds and fungal growth. It can also cause a plant to put
out new growth, which makes it more susceptible to damage during a cold
snap. Disturbing the normal growth cycle causes stress to the plant and
makes it susceptible to disease and pests." As a reminder to
residents of the reduction in irrigation days, Titusville recently
placed eye-catching ads on benches throughout the city. The ads ask
residents if their sprinklers are on and then reminds them that the
once-a-week schedule starts November 4. To learn more about the
irrigation restrictions and making their yards Florida-Friendly,
Titusville residents can contact Titusville's Water Resources
Conservation Office at 321-567-3865 or visit the Water Resources
Conservation Program's pages at www.titusville.com/irrigation.
Scheduling Your Spring Sprinkling
Daylight Saving Time Irrigation Schedule
TITUSVILLE, FL - (March 1, 2018) —
You know you need to reset your clocks for Daylight Saving Time, but do
you know you also need to reset your irrigation controller?
Sunday, March 11 marks the beginning of Daylight Saving
Time and we will all set our clocks forward one hour. Sunday,
March 11 also marks the beginning of the spring and summer irrigation
schedule. During Daylight Saving Time, March 11 through November 3, the
irrigation restrictions change to allow outside irrigation no more than
twice a week. Homes with even-numbered addresses can irrigate on
Thursdays and Sundays. Homes with odd-numbered addresses can irrigate on
Wednesdays and Saturdays. Businesses can irrigate on Tuesdays and
Fridays. The irrigation restrictions apply whether you are using
reclaimed water, well water, or city water.

Make sure you are ready for spring by both adjusting your controller to
reflect the correct irrigation days and by giving your sprinkler system
a check-up. Flip the switch and step outside and check to see just where
your water is going. Watering the road and sidewalk won't make your yard
greener, it only wastes water. Sprinklers directed towards driveways,
streets, or sidewalks send water down the storm drains and into our
local rivers, not onto your lawn. Check your sprinkler heads. A broken
sprinkler head won't put water where you need it, so replace any broken
heads immediately. While checking sprinkler heads, make sure that all
the heads in any one zone match. Mismatched heads mean you are putting
out different amounts of water and leads to dead spots and overspray.
Plants and turf should be in separate zones since they have very
different watering needs. If your sprinkler system is operating
correctly, your lawn should not need to be irrigated more than twice a
week to remain healthy. According to Maureen Phillips, Titusville Water
Conservation & Public Outreach Manager, property owners who take the
time to perform a simple spring checkup of their sprinkler system and
reset their controller will waste less water through runoff and
evaporation. "Taking the time to observe and maintain your sprinkler
system will increase your system's efficiency, which will reduce your
water use and improve the health of your yard." Titusville residents
can learn more about the irrigation restrictions and how to create an
attractive water-saving yard by contacting the Titusville Conservation
Office at 321-567-3865 or by visiting the Water Resources Department's
Conservation Program pages at www.titusville.com.
Titusville Chlorine Dosing Completed
TITUSVILLE, FL - (May 7, 2018) -- The City of Titusville has completed
the chlorine dosing of its water distribution system as of today, May 7,
2018. Initiated on March 12, the dosing was part of Titusville's
continued efforts to provide its water customers with only the highest
quality water possible. Titusville has returned to its usual
drinking water treatment process. As part of this treatment, Titusville
uses chloramines (a combination of chlorine and ammonia) for
disinfection. Persons undergoing dialysis or with a compromised immune
system should be aware that it may take several days until chloramines
have reached all areas of the water distribution system and should
consult their health care provider to determine whether any adjustment
to their treatment is needed during or after the return to the use of
chloramines. Anyone with a fish tank or pond (including grocery stores,
restaurants, and bait shops) should contact a pet or aquarium
professional to determine the need for any adjustments to aquariums
during this transition. Titusville Water Resources acknowledges and
appreciates the cooperation shown by Titusville's water customers during
the recent chlorine dosing.
Water Quality Titusville's Primary Focus Titusville
Chlorine Dosing Update January 31, 2017 Fall & Winter
Irrigation Schedule
Titusville Water System Maintenance to Begin March 12
TITUSVILLE, FL - (March 7, 2018) ‒ Titusville will begin a
chlorine dosing of its entire water distribution system on Monday, March
12. The dosing is being performed as a maintenance procedure to ensure
that Titusville maintains its high quality drinking water standards. The
March dosing marks the beginning of a maintenance initiative that will
include the chlorine dosing of the water distribution system each year.
"The chlorine dosing is being performed as part of our new
maintenance initiative to perform a dosing every year," said Sean
Stauffer, Titusville's Water Resources Director. "We want to ensure our
customers receive the highest quality drinking water possible." The
dosing will be performed over a twelve-week period (from March 12
through June 3) and will include the flushing of mains throughout the
water system. During the dosing, Titusville water customers may
experience a change in both the taste and smell of their water, as the
dosing requires changing the drinking water treatment process from using
chloramines (a combination of ammonia and chlorine) to using free
chlorine. After the chlorine dosing is completed, the City will return
to its normal treatment process using chloramines. Titusville's
water will remain safe for drinking, cooking, bathing, and other
everyday uses during the dosing. The dosing will be performed in
compliance with all applicable Florida Department of Environmental
Protection regulations; and, water quality will be monitored throughout
the process. Persons currently undergoing dialysis or with a
compromised immune system should consult their health care provider
prior to the dosing to determine whether the change in disinfection will
affect their treatment. In addition, anyone who has a fish tank or pond
(including grocery stores and restaurants with lobster tanks and bait
shops with fish containers) that uses City water should contact a pet or
aquarium professional to determine the need for any adjustments to their
aquariums. Titusville appreciates the cooperation of its customers
during the dosing process. Customers with specific questions or concerns
should call the Chlorine Dosing Hotline at (321) 567-3878.
November, 2017 Fall & Winter
Irrigation Schedule
Fall in Florida is a bit more subtle than in the northern states, but we
still experience reduced sunlight, cooler temperatures, and reduced
rainfall. Fall is also when clocks are turned back to return to Eastern
Standard Time. When you turn back your clock on November 5, you also
need to reset your irrigation controller. November 5 not only marks the
beginning of Eastern Standard Time, but also the beginning of the fall
and winter irrigation schedule. During Eastern Standard Time
(November 5 through March 10), outside irrigation is reduced to only 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
only during this period. In Titusville, well water, city water, and
reclaimed water all fall under the irrigation restrictions. During
the fall and winter, plants and grass growth rates slow down. This
reduced growth rate reduces the need for irrigation. Watering your
landscape when it is not needed encourages fungal growth, as well as
disturbs the normal growth cycle. A plant with new growth is more
susceptible to damage during a cold snap. New growth also increases the
plant's need to produce more food, which is tied to the amount of
sunlight, water, and nutrients available. If any of these elements are
missing, the plant becomes stressed and more susceptible to disease.
RECOVERY FROM HURRICANE
IRMA
Space Coast
Recovery Assistance -- EDC of Florida's
Space Coast
Brevard County Designated by FEMA for Individual
Assistance.
Emergency Bridge Loan Program Activated to Assist
Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Irma
Recovering from Hurricane
Irma: North Brevard Business Owners/Managers
Hurricane Irma
Assistance - Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space
Coast
FEMA's Free hotline for legal advice on hurricane recovery:
1-866-550-2929
Keeping Your Food Safe During Emergencies & more
DisasterAssistance.gov ••• Disaster Unemployment
Assistance For road closures and/or evacuation routes
etc. www.FL511.com and Brevard County
Emergency Management: www.embrevard.com
Where can you find gas? •
• • • Is there electricity at
your house?
Call 1-800-451-1954 if you need help with cleanup, such as
tarping roofs, cutting trees or clearing debris. Calling the
hotline does not guarantee the free services as they are based on what
resources are available. Read more here: https://nbbd.com/events/county.html#cleanup More helpful information on the NBBD WEATHER
website.
For any more
information about the storm, contact 321-264-7801. BREVARD COUNTY EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BEFORE THE STORM
Titusville Police Host Citizen's
Police Academy
The Titusville Police Department is hosting a Citizen's Police Academy
for community members who wish to further their partnerships with local
law enforcement. This six week program is designed to allow citizen
participation with the organization of the Titusville Police Department
and to share the structure and operations of the various units that make
up the Titusville Police Department. This program includes a tour of our
facility as well as a unique opportunity to ride along with our police
officers during their shift. Applicants can apply and receive
information and eligibility requirements by clicking the Citizens Police
Academy link at TitusvillePD.com, or may apply in person
at Titusville Police Department Headquarters located at 1100 John Glenn
Blvd. The application deadline is November 14th 2017 and orientation for the
academy is scheduled for November 30th 2017. "The citizen
police academy is a great opportunity for us to showcase our department
to our community in a way that provides a one on one atmosphere of
learning and participation", said Lieutenant Matt Demmon. "We look
forward to spending time with our citizens and showing them what we do
on a day to day basis providing knowledge and understanding to the
issues our community faces and how we can strengthen our commitment to
providing teamwork within our community", added Demmon.
September 13, 2017
Emergency Bridge Loan Program
Activated to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane
Irma
In an effort to speed up the recovery process for small businesses
physically and/or economically impacted by Hurricane Irma, Gov. Rick
Scott has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan
Program. Under the program, short-term, interest-free "bridge" loans
up to $25,000 are available to small business owners located in all 67
counties in Florida. These loans are designed to help impacted small
business owners meet immediate financial obligations until long-term
financial recovery resources are secured, such as sufficient profits
from a revived business, receipt of payments on insurance claims or
federal disaster assistance. Owners of small businesses with two (2)
to 100 employees located in the designated counties may apply for $1,000
to $25,000. Loans are granted in terms of 90 or 180 days and are
interest-free for that time period. To be eligible for bridge loan,
a business must have been established prior to Sept. 4, 2017, and
demonstrate physical damage and/or economic injury as a result of
Hurricane Irma. Applications may be downloaded at www.floridadisasterloan.org.
Complete eligibility and loan development details as well as additional
resources may also be found on the website. Applications for this
program will be accepted through Oct. 31, 2017. Sincerely,
floridadisasterloan.org staff
September 12, 2017 Hurricane Irma
Assistance - Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space
Coast
We hope everyone is well, and remained safe throughout Hurricane Irma.
As your EDC, we are prepared to focus our efforts on the recovery of
Brevard's business community. We will work with local and state agencies
to ensure that Space Coast businesses can return to work as quickly as
possible. Please see below, for a list of resources to assist with your
recovery efforts. If your business received damage as a result of
the storm, please report your damage assessment to the state at the
following link: www.flvbeoc.org. This information is important for state
and local agencies to draw down federal resources, and implement state
programs that will assist in our recovery efforts. If you represent
a small business that was affected by Hurricane Irma, you may apply for
an SBA Physical Disaster Loan online at www.disasterloan.sba.gov/ela or
by calling 1-800-659-2955. Emergency contacts for questions
or problems related to Hurricane Irma: - Florida
Hotline: 850-410-1403 or esf18@em.myflorida.com
- Florida Virtual
Business Emergency Operations Center: www.flvbeoc.org
- Small
Business Economic Injury Disaster Loans: www.disasterloan.sba.gov/ela or
1-800-659-2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
Our offices remain without power, but we will be monitoring emails. If
you have a specific request of the EDC, please email us at
Info@SpaceCoastEDC.org, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Continue to stay safe in your recovery efforts. Best
regards, Lynda Weatherman President & CEO
September 12, 2017 Subject: Recovering
from Hurricane Irma North Brevard Business
Owner/Manager: I hope that everyone weathered Hurricane
Irma without significant damage to persons or property. As we move into
the recovery and rebuilding stage, please be aware of several resources
available to the North Brevard business community. If your business
experienced damage due to the storm, it is important to document the
damage with pictures and notify your insurance carrier. You are also
invited to visit the state's "Virtual Business" Emergency Operations
Center (VBEOC) at www.FLVBEOC.org and complete a Business Damage
Assessment, an online survey. Via that survey, you can receive
information on financial resources, such as:
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Recovery
Loan; and
- Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge
Loan.
There is even information available at this website for those businesses
concerned about retaining employees during the recovery stage, via the
state's Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Program. Also at
www.FLVBEOC.org, (specifically, https://www.flvbeoc.org/resource_public.php), you
can view resources and services available now to help your business and
community. And, if you have services you would like to provide to
others, you can view what resources are needed, and register those
services at the same website. Lastly, at the website maintained by
the North Brevard Economic Development Zone (NBEDZ) -
www.NorthBrevard.biz - specifically, https://www.northbrevard.biz/disaster-preparedness) - there
is information on how best to re-open a business following a natural
disaster. Simply click on the "Business Continuity Toolkit" to be
redirected to the website of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home
Safety for this information. In the coming days, a Business
Recovery Center will be established at the Titusville Chamber of
Commerce, located at 2000 South Washington Avenue. Look for
announcements from that center on how best to access other assistance
that may be available for returning to business normalcy. Please
stay safe as the recovery begins, and feel welcome to reach out to us,
should you have any questions. Troy Post, CEcD,
CBE Executive Director
Astro Pak Corporation Invests in
Titusville, FL for Expansion
The company's presence in North Brevard promises new growth for the
region Space Coast, FL (August 17, 2017) -- The Economic
Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast (EDC) is pleased to
announce that Astro Pak Corporation has selected Titusville, Florida as
the new location for the company's expanding field operations. Based in
California, Astro Pak Corporation is the North American leader in
precision cleaning, passivation, and related specialties. The company
will focus on providing the highest level of technical services to a
variety of sectors including aerospace, biotechnology and
pharmaceutical, food and beverage, as well as others that produce
industrial and high purity products. PRESS RELEASE WITH DETAILS
Red Canyon Software, Inc., to Bring
Jobs and More to Brevard
Plans for first regional office include revitalization of
Historic Downtown Titusville site. Space Coast, FL (August
3, 2017) -- Red Canyon Software, Inc., an aerospace engineering and
software company based in Denver, CO, has announced plans to open its
first regional office in Historic Downtown Titusville. The company will
spearhead a rejuvenation project for the historic Walker Bank and
Apartment building, located at 300 S. Washington Avenue, Titusville. PRESS
RELEASE WITH DETAILS
Your Sprinkler System – Check It Out! Daylight Saving Time
Irrigation Schedule
TITUSVILLE, FL - (March 2, 2017) – Spring is heading our way and
soon the sound of sprinkler systems will be heard throughout our
neighborhoods. Before you flip the switch on your sprinkler system, take
a moment to check it out. Check to make sure your controller is set
on the correct irrigation schedule. Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday,
March 12, and we will set our clocks forward. With the change in time
comes a change in the irrigation schedule. During Daylight Saving Time,
March 12 through November 4, the irrigation restrictions limit outside
irrigation to no more than twice a week. Homes with even-numbered
addresses can irrigate on Thursdays and Sundays. Homes with odd-numbered
addresses can irrigate on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Businesses can
irrigate on Tuesdays and Fridays. The irrigation restrictions apply
whether you are using reclaimed water, well water, or city water.
Next, check your sprinkler heads. The heads should match in any one zone
to prevent over- or under-watering plants and turf. Plants and turf
should be in separate zones since they have very different watering
needs. Broken heads should be replaced. Check to make sure your rain
sensor is operating correctly. Florida law requires rain sensors on
automatic irrigation systems so that the system turns off when it is
raining. Finally, check to see that your sprinklers are putting
water where you need it. Irrigation water that constantly hits a wooden
structure will promote rot. Sprinklers directed towards impervious
surfaces such as driveways, streets, or sidewalks send water down the
storm drains, not onto your lawn. According to Maureen Phillips,
Titusville Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager, if homeowners
give their sprinkler systems a checkup to make sure they were operating
properly, they will find that irrigating no more than twice a week is
sufficient to maintain a healthy lawn. Phillips said that simple steps
such as setting the controller correctly, fixing broken heads,
installing a rain sensor, and directing heads towards turf greatly
increases the efficiency of an irrigation system. An efficient
irrigation system means less water wasted through runoff or evaporation
into the air, and more water getting to plant roots. Titusville
residents can learn more about the irrigation restrictions and how to
create an attractive water-saving yard by contacting the Titusville
Conservation Office at 321-567-3865 or by visiting the Water Resources
Department's Conservation Program pages at www.titusville.com.
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Water Quality Titusville's Primary
Focus Titusville Chlorine Dosing Update
TITUSVILLE, FL - (January 31, 2017) – Providing the highest
quality water possible to its water consumers is the primary focus of
the City of Titusville's Water Resources Department. To ensure that
quality, Titusville began a chlorine dosing of its entire distribution
system on December 12. Although originally anticipated to be completed
by February 3, the dosing will continue through mid-March. The flushing
of mains throughout the water system will also be continued during this
period. Chlorine dosing is a common maintenance practice used by
utilities. During the dosing, Titusville's drinking water treatment
process has changed from using chloramines (a combination of ammonia and
chlorine) to using free chlorine. Due to this change, Titusville water
customers may experience a slight change in both the taste and smell of
their water. After the chlorine dosing is completed, the City will
return to using chloramines as its normal method of disinfection
treatment. Titusville's water remains safe for drinking, cooking,
bathing, and other everyday uses during the dosing. The dosing has been
and continues to be performed in compliance with all applicable Florida
Department of Environmental Protection regulations, with water quality
monitored throughout the process. Persons currently undergoing
dialysis or with a compromised immune system should consult their health
care provider to determine whether the change in disinfection will
affect their treatment. In addition, anyone who has a fish tank or pond
(including grocery stores, restaurants, and bait shops) that uses City
water should contact a pet or aquarium professional to determine the
need for any adjustments to their aquariums. Titusville Water
Resources appreciates the cooperation of its customers during the dosing
process. Information on the chlorine dosing is available at
www.titusville.com. Customers with specific questions or concerns should
call the Chlorine Dosing Hotline at (321) 567-3878. For Further
Information Contact: Maureen Phillips, Water Conservation & Public
Outreach Manager (321) 567-3865 or maureen.phillips@
titusville.com
Fall Back Fall & Winter Irrigation Schedule
TITUSVILLE, FL - (October 26, 2016) -- Fall in Florida is a bit more
subtle than in the northern states, but we still experience reduced
sunlight, cooler temperatures, and reduced rainfall. Fall is also when
clocks are turned back to return to Eastern Standard Time. When you turn
back your clock on November 6, you also need to reset your irrigation
controller. November 6 not only marks the beginning of Eastern Standard
Time, but also the beginning of the fall and winter irrigation schedule.
During Eastern Standard Time (November 6 through March 11), outside
irrigation is reduced to only 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 only during this period. In Titusville, well
water, city water, and reclaimed water all fall under the irrigation
restrictions. During the fall and winter, plants and grass growth
rates slow down. This reduced growth rate reduces the need for
irrigation. Watering your landscape when it is not needed encourages
fungal growth, as well as disturbs the normal growth cycle. A plant with
new growth is more susceptible to damage during a cold snap. New growth
also increases the plant's need to produce more food, which is tied to
the amount of sunlight, water, and nutrients available. If any of these
elements are missing, the plant becomes stressed and more susceptible to
disease. Landscape irrigation schedules are set by the St. Johns
River Water Management District and have been tied to time zone changes
for over 7 years. According to Maureen Phillips, City of Titusville
Water Resources' Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager, the
irrigation schedule mirrors what naturally occurs in the environment.
Irrigation is reduced during the fall and winter because of the growth
rate of plants and grasses is reduced. Irrigation is increased during
the spring and summer when growth rates increase. "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 northern plants experience, growth rates 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
321-567-3865 or visiting the Water Resources Conservation Program's
pages at www.titusville.com/irrigation.
EDC Announces RUAG's Selection of
North Brevard
International technology company selects Titusville to
strengthen its U.S. presence Brevard County FL
(November 29, 2016) -- Today, the Economic Development Commission of
Florida's Space Coast (EDC) announced RUAG's selection of Brevard County
for its RUAG Space USA Inc. production facility in Titusville.
RUAG Space USA Inc., a supplier of spacecraft structural and
thermal equipment, will operate at the Port Canaveral Titusville
Logistic Center. "The aerospace industry is undergoing a
disruptive transformation," explains Peter Guggenbach, CEO of RUAG Space
USA Inc. "In what's known as the new space segment, innovative start-ups
and private investors are developing new commercial business models for
aerospace applications. We want to be a competitive player in this
segment too. The current order from Airbus OneWeb Satellites proves that
we're on the right path," he says. The company will begin with 10
employees in 2017 at an average wage of $50,261 and may ultimately reach
60 full-time workers by 2025. The EDC worked closely with RUAG to
communicate the competitive advantages of a Brevard County location by
presenting the best business case and meeting significant requirements.
In addition, the EDC guided the company through the State and North
Brevard Economic Development Zone incentive programs. "RUAG Space
USA Inc. is a leading supplier of space products within the European
space market," stated Lynda Weatherman, president and CEO of the EDC of
Florida's Space Coast. "Competition across the space industry breeds
excellence and RUAG's selection of Titusville for their U.S. production
facility, further strengthens Brevard County's standing as a premier
location for aerospace businesses throughout the world." "RUAG Space
USA Inc. is a strong addition to Florida's aerospace industry and we
welcome them and their global expertise to the Space Coast," said
Enterprise Florida Executive Vice President, Mike Grissom. "Florida is a
pioneering state for aerospace and continues to be the home of
innovation for the industry, thanks to the more than 85,000 Floridians
who work in the industry." "Space Florida is excited to welcome RUAG
to the State of Florida and Brevard County," said Frank DiBello,
president and CEO of Space Florida. "Our state's iconic space legacy is
ever-expanding as RUAG will play a key role within a growing supply
chain for the aerospace and satellite industry here in Florida. We look
forward to being a partner in RUAG's success, and continuing to work
with the community on Florida's Space Coast to further solidify Florida
as a world leader in aerospace." "The transformation happening in
North Brevard is because of the vision and mission of the North Brevard
Economic Development Zone and the partnership with the EDC," stated
Robert Jordan, secretary, North Brevard Economic Development Zone. "The
goal of NBEDZ is to ensure North Brevard maintains economic
sustainability for years to come. Our regional strength has been
demonstrated in just two years capturing over 1,200 jobs with an average
annual wage of $62,000 and $300M in capital investments from a broad
base of industries and services." "The North Brevard area is filled
with opportunity for businesses looking to expand and relocate here,"
stated Commissioner Rita Pritchett. "I look forward to maintaining the
level of success the NBEDZ has had to establish North Brevard as a
pro-business friendly region throughout the nation." RUAG Space USA
Inc. plans to start manufacturing the satellite structures early next
year. 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 RUAG Space RUAG Space is Europe's leading
supplier of space products to the industry. With 1,200 people employed
at 10 locations in Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Finland and the USA the
RUAG Space Division achieved some total sales of 310 million Swiss
Francs in 2015. RUAG develops and markets internationally sought-after
technology applications in the fields of aerospace and defense for use
on land, in the air and in space. 55% of RUAG's products and services
are destined for the civil market and 45% for the military market. The
Group is headquartered in Berne, Switzerland. It has production sites in
Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Sweden, Finland, Hungary,
Australia and the USA. Around 8,200 employees – of whom 410 are
trainees – generate sales of some CHF 1.75 billion. Contact
Hendrik Thielemann, Hendrik.thielemann@ruag.com
Water Quality Titusville's Primary Focus
Water System Maintenance to Begin in
December TITUSVILLE, FL - (November 28, 2016) —
Providing the highest quality water possible to its water consumers is
the primary focus for City of Titusville Water Resources Department. To
ensure that quality, Titusville will begin a chlorine dosing of its
entire distribution system on Monday, December 12. The dosing will be
performed over an eight-week period (from December 12, 2016 through
February 3, 2017) and will include the flushing of mains throughout the
water system. "Titusville has great drinking water," said
Sean Stauffer, Titusville's Water Resources Director. "We want to ensure
that quality. Chlorine dosing is a common maintenance practice that will
help us to do that. We are also combining the dosing with system
flushing, which improves our water distribution system, and in turn
enhances the quality of the water our customers receive."
During the dosing, Titusville's drinking water treatment process will
change from using chloramines (a combination of ammonia and chlorine) to
using free chlorine. An additional chlorination point on the south end
of the city will also be established. Due to these changes, Titusville
water customers may experience a slight change in both the taste and
smell of their water. After the chlorine dosing is completed, the City
will return to using chloramines as its normal method of disinfection
treatment. Titusville's water will remain safe to drink, to cook
with, to bathe in, and for other everyday uses during the dosing. The
dosing will be performed in compliance with all applicable Florida
Department of Environmental Protection regulations; and, water quality
will be monitored throughout the process. Persons currently
undergoing dialysis or with a compromised immune system should consult
their health care provider prior to the dosing to determine whether the
change in disinfection will affect their treatment. In addition, anyone
who has a fish tank or pond (including grocery stores and restaurants
with lobster tanks and bait shops with fish containers) that uses City
water should contact a pet or aquarium professional to determine the
need for any adjustments to their aquariums. Titusville appreciates
the cooperation of its customers during the dosing process. Information
on the chlorine dosing is available at www.titusville.com. Customers
with specific questions or concerns should call the Chlorine Dosing
Hotline at (321) 567-3878.
Titusville Focuses on Water
Quality Titusville Water Quality Report
TITUSVILLE, FL - (June 7, 2016) – Water quality has been in the
news a lot lately, and the City of Titusville wants to assure its water
customers about the quality of drinking water that it provides. Each
year Titusville publishes an annual water quality report, also known as
a consumer confidence report (CCR). This year's report focuses on the
steps the City takes to ensure the quality of the water it provides and
ways that consumers can help to ensure the quality of water once it
enters their homes. One of the tips listed in the report to ensure
water quality in your home is to only use cold tap water for drinking or
cooking. Hot tap water should not be used as it may contain metals,
sediment, and bacteria that build up in the water heater. Maureen
Phillips, Water Conservation and Public Outreach Manager, noted that one
of the first things she asks someone when they complain their water
tastes "funny" is whether or not they use any water filter cartridges.
"Filters usually are continuously damp and don't get exposed to light,
that makes them a perfect breeding ground for organisms that can affect
the taste and quality of your water," Phillips explained. Often in order
to save money or simply because they forget, consumers fail to change
out their filters on a regular basis. An often overlooked filter is one
that may be on the water line to your ice maker. Failure to maintain
this filter can affect the taste of your ice cubes, which in turn
affects the tastes of drinks. Sean L. Stauffer, P.E., Titusville's
Water Resources Director, explained that this year's report provides
readers with much more than the required water quality information.
"With all of the news about Flint and other water issues, we wanted
Titusville water customers to feel confident about the safety of
Titusville's water." The 2016 edition of Titusville's annual water
quality report, The Water We Drink 2015, is available online at
titusville.com/ccr or by going to the Water Resources
Department's main page on titusville.com. The report includes
information on water sources and contaminant testing results. To request
a mailed copy of the water quality report, call the City of Titusville
Water Conservation Office at (321) 567-3865. For questions about water
quality or the data presented in the report, Titusville customers should
call (321) 567-3877. For Further Information Contact: Maureen
Phillips Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager (321)
567-3865 maureen.phillips@
titusville.com
Rail Trail Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony
TITUSVILLE, Fla. (May 13, 2016) --The City of Titusville is proud to
announce the completion of the Garden Street Trail Bridge, which spans
all four lanes of Garden Street (SR406). The City will be
hosting a celebratory event on May 20, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at the NORTH
entrance of the bridge. Cyclists, pedestrians and
interested citizens are encouraged to join us! There will be parking
available off Park Avenue, north of Garden Street, near the bridge for
attendees. The ceremony will conclude with a ribbon cutting, followed
by fellow cyclists and pedestrians crossing and officially opening the
bridge for traffic. The first 100 attendees will receive a
commemorative water bottle. The Bridge will be part of the
Coast-to-Coast Connector Trail. Once gaps in the trail completed, the
trail will extend to the west coast of the state linking Titusville and
the Atlantic Ocean to St. Petersburg and the Gulf of Mexico. The
Coast-to-Coast Connector will highlight Central Florida's beautiful
scenery, wildlife, small towns and urban cities. The trail bridge
(Titusville Trail Network) will also be part of the St. Johns to Sea
Loop Trail linking Titusville to St. Augustine, Palatka, Deland and
Daytona Beach and the East Coast Greenway Trail linking Maine to Key
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Titusville Rail
Trail Bridge Ribbon Cutting
 Published on Jun 1, 2016 On Friday, May 20, 2016, the City of
Titusville held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Rail Trail bridge that
crosses over Garden Street.
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Civic Groups, Private Donors help fund
Titusville Splash Pad TITUSVILLE, Fla. (May 11, 2016) —
Titusville City Council recently received a large donation from various
civic groups and private donors totaling $211,799 to fund and build a
splash pad at Sand Point Park (corrected from original
press relesase). The initiative
was truly a community-driven effort with donations ranging from one
dollar to several thousand. In all, there were over 40 different civic
organizations, churches, schools and businesses involved in raising the
money. Some of the civic organizations involved included the Kiw anis
Club, both Rotary Clubs, and the "40 Days of Generosity." The effort
also received large donations and support from Health First and the
Severs family of Titusville. Mayor Jim Tulley stated that he had never seen anything like the
community-led effort since he has been on the city council. Dwight
Severs pointed out that in 1932 citizens banded together to raise money
to buy Sandpoint Park in a similar effort and that he was very
encouraged by the generosity of the citizens working for the betterment
of our community. Speaking
about his family contribution, Severs stated that, he wanted to give
back to the community that had been so generous to him and his family,
pointing out that his donation was in memory of his late son, Mathew.
Severs thanked Marcia Gaedcke of the Titusville Area Chamber of
Commerce, for her leadership and support, and thanked Titusville City
Manager Scott Larese and the City Council for their efforts with the
project. CLICK
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Less is More When It Comes to Watering Your Lawn Daylight Saving
Time Irrigation Schedule
TITUSVILLE, FL - (March 11, 2016) -- If you want a healthy, sustainable
yard, one of the most important things you can do for it is to water it
correctly, says Maureen Phillips, City of Titusville Water Resources'
Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager. Sunday, March 13, starts
the beginning of Daylight Saving Time and with the change in time comes
a change in the number of days outside irrigation is allowed. During
Daylight Saving Time, March 13 through November 5, the irrigation
restrictions allow outside irrigation no more than twice a week. Homes
with even numbered addresses can irrigate on Thursdays and Sundays.
Homes with odd-numbered addresses can irrigate on Wednesdays and
Saturdays. Businesses can irrigate on Tuesdays and Fridays. The
irrigation restrictions apply to all properties in the St. Johns River
Water Management District, unless specifically exempted. According
to Phillips, too much water promotes shallow root systems, leaches
nutrients from the soil, and causes fungal growth. The weakened turf
then becomes more susceptible to pests. By giving their sprinkler
systems a checkup to make sure they were operating properly, homeowners
would find that two days a week irrigation would provide sufficient
water to support their lawns. Phillips said that homeowners could take
simple steps such as fixing broken sprinkler heads, matching types of
heads in any one zone, installing rain sensors, turning off systems on
windy days, and directing heads towards turf, not driveways or
sidewalks, to greatly increase the efficiency of their irrigation
systems. An efficient irrigation system would mean less water wasted
through runoff or evaporation into the air, and more water getting to
plant roots. Titusville promotes the efficient use of all water and
restricts the use of well water, city water, and reclaimed water for
outside irrigation. The restrictions also limit irrigation on watering
days to before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Titusville residents can
learn more about the irrigation restrictions and how to create an
attractive water-saving yard by contacting the Titusville Conservation
Office at 321-567-3865 or by visiting the Water Resources Department's
Conservation Program pages at www.titusville.com.
February 8, 2016 Poised for the Future Titusville's New
Wellfield Completed
TITUSVILLE, FL - (February 8, 2016) -- The Area IV Wellfield project has
been completed. "It took a bit longer than we originally anticipated,
but it is now completed and working beautifully," said Titusville's
Water Resources Director Sean Stauffer describing the completion of the
second and final phase of Titusville's newest wellfield, Area IV.
The initial phase of the Area IV Wellfield came online in late 2012. At
startup, approximately 245,000 gallons of raw water per day was pumped
from the wellfield to Titusville's Mourning Dove Water Treatment Plant.
The rate increased to 0.75 million gallons of water per day (mgd) when
the first phase was completed. With the completion of the final phase,
that flow rate has increased to 2.75 mgd. The new wellfield provides
Titusville with another source to tap for its water supply. The Area IV
wellfield pumps water from the Floridan Aquifer; while Titusville's two
other wellfields pump water from the Surficial Aquifer. Water from the
new wellfield is blended with water from the City's existing wellfields
at Titusville's water treatment plant, the Mourning Dove. Blending the
water makes the new water source transparent to customers, who have not
experienced any difference in the taste of the drinking water they have
received since the wellfield first came online. One of the strongest
reasons for choosing to develop the new wellfield was that this new
water source would not require Titusville to change any of its current
treatment processes or cause any substantial changes to the treatment
facility. Titusville has worked for over twelve years to develop the
wellfield to ensure water for its future. Titusville joined with Farmton
Water Resources to create a public-private company known as TIFA, LLC in
order to make the wellfield a reality. The city also overcame physical
obstacles to the project by constructing a twelve-mile transmission line
from the wellfield to the Mourning Dove facility. The Area IV Wellfield,
located in northwest Brevard County, is anticipated to provide
significant long-term water supply benefits to current Titusville area
residents, as well as future residents.
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
The City of Titusville, Florida /
News
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
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. Click for full description and
map.
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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