05/19/2026 - Brevard County Commission Meeting

The Brevard County Commission held a meeting on May 19, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a $299,000 contract for a critical pump station project on Merritt Island and consideration of a solid waste collection contract extension with Waste Management through 2030 or the option to issue a new RFP for competitive selection. The board also approved the purchase of a 2.1-acre property in Malabar for $208,000 to enhance scrub habitat conservation. Additionally, the commission approved an agreement to refund $1.5 million in mistakenly paid school facilities impact fees for a 55+ active adult community development. The board unanimously voted to place a referendum on the November 2026 ballot to renew the half-cent infrastructure sales tax funding the Save Our Indian River Lagoon program, estimated to generate $800 million over 10 years for environmental restoration projects. Public comments addressed concerns about impact fees, affordable housing, solid waste services, and facility maintenance needs. The county manager requested authorization to engage in litigation related to a data breach affecting EMS billing. Overall, the meeting focused on environmental funding, contract approvals, and infrastructure maintenance with several motions passed unanimously.