City Council Regular Meeting 2026-23

The Palm Bay, Florida City Council held its regular meeting on September 4, 2026, where significant procurement and contracting discussions took place. A major focus was the debate over the continuation of the Flock camera surveillance system. After extensive public comments expressing privacy concerns and support for law enforcement tools, the council directed the city manager to terminate the Flock camera contract and to remove funding for it in the upcoming budget, effectively ending the program. Additionally, the council discussed the allocation of a $3.5 million Florida Jobs Growth Grant Fund for infrastructure extensions to support economic development at the Compound Phoenix Park. Other procurement-related topics included approval of ordinances granting a natural gas franchise to Florida City Gas and amendments to development plans. Council members also sought consensus to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for marketing bus benches and shelters at no cost to the city. Budget considerations for maintaining the city pool and potential audits of public safety departments were also discussed. Motions related to contract terminations, budget amendments, and RFP issuance were passed or received consensus during the meeting.