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CAPE CANAVERAL CITY COUNCIL
STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT
TO SETFISCAL YEAR 2019/2020GOALS
Radisson Resort at the Port
8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
AGENDA
Wednesday
March 27, 2019
10:30AM –3:30 PM
Facilitator: Tom D. Freijo,Ph.D.
WELCOME/INTRODUCTIONS/AGENDA REVIEW(10:30 –10:45)
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS REVIEW (10:45 –11:00)
Review of Strategic Planning Process
Explanation of how the Retreat ties inwith Strategic Planning Process
REVIEW COUNCIL ESTABLISHED PRIORITIES, PROJECTS, INITIATIVES AND 5-YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS(11:00 –1:30)
12:00 noon –1:00 p.m.Working Lunch
MISSION/VISION/VALUESDISCUSSION/AFFIRMATION (1:30 –2:30)
Discuss Vision
Discuss Mission
Discuss Organizational Values
Discuss/Affirm Council Values/Code of Conduct
Affirm 2019/20 Goals
NEXT STEPS DISCUSSION(2:30–2:45)
Budget Allocations/Funding
MAYOR HOOG PRESIDES(2:45 –3:30)
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL TAKE ACTION AT A FUTURE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING: 1) TO DISCUSS THE MISSION/VISION/VALUES STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE
REVISIONS/UPDATES; 2) TO DISCUSS AND SET GOALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/20.
PUBLIC COMMENT (3:00–3:30)Time limited to 5 minutes per Speaker.
WRAP-UP AND ADJOURNMENT(3:30)
Community Development
MEMO
TO:City Council
VIA:David L. Greene, City Manager
FROM:David Dickey, Community Development Director
Brenda Defoe-Surprenant, City Planner
DATE:March 22, 2019
RE:2019/2020 City Council Strategic Planning Retreat – Project Report
1.CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHED PRIORITIES,PROJECTS, INITIATIVES AND 5-
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
SR A1A Improvements - On-Going
Overview:In conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)and its SR A1A
Access Management Project,the City is proactively working to improve pedestrian and motorist
safety along that section of State Road A1A/Astronaut Boulevard/North AtlanticAvenue (SR A1A)
within its municipal limits. The overall scope of FDOT’s project is much larger than just Cape
Canaveral; however, the City continues to take stepsto make the Community bikeable and walkable
and increase safety for everyone, including motorists, through:
Creation of the Cape Canaveral Vision Statement, which includes pedestrian safety as one of its
main goals and updated in 2017;
Resolution No. 2011-09, adopting the establishment of a “Complete Streets” Policy;
Ongoing streetscape projects on Ridgewood and North Atlantic Avenues;
Creation of a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for repairing, upgrading and installing bus
shelters, bike racks, sidewalks and beach crossovers, as well as Citywide street resurfacing;
Resolution No. 2014-22,approving the City’s list of SR A1A Improvement Priorities;
Resolution No. 2015-06, updating the City’s list of SR A1A Improvement Priorities;
ADA-accessible beach access recreation mats (“Mobi-Mats”) installed at three (3) Cape
Canaveral beach crossovers in 2017;
Ongoing improvements to pedestrian and cyclist Park amenities;
Approved Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Master Plan completed by Kimley-Horn Associates,
Inc. in 2017;
Installation of the Manatee Sanctuary Park Zagster/Space Coast Bike Share Station in 2018 and
proposed additional stations in 2019;
Movin’ in the City Health, Wellness and Pedestrian Safety Event in 2018 & 2019;
Resolution No. 2018-01, updating the City’s list of SR A1A Improvement Priorities;
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Active continual engagement with FDO T and the Space Coast Transportation Planning
Organization (SCTPO) regarding SR A1A multimodal corridor improvements;
Installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon pedestrian crosswalk system at Washington/N.
Atlantic Avenues and two solar powered 24-hour flashing beacons at Shorewood Drive/N.
Atlantic Avenue;
Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) continues to encourage awareness of, and compliance
with, traffic laws that protect the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists through a grant-funded “High
Visibility and Enforcement” Program;
The City of Cape Canaveral, in partnership with SCTPO, presented a Community Outreach
session on “Bicycle and Pedestrian and Safety” in 2018;
The 2018 Community Survey which yielded over 1,000 respondents, and asked targeted questions
regarding SR A1A;
City Staff attended a stakeholder meeting with representatives from FDOT and SCTPO regarding
the beginning phase of the design work for the corridor reconstruction/curb and gutter project
from Long Point Rd. north to George King Blvd. in January 2019. During the meeting, Staff
stressed the importance of priorities expressed in Resolution 2018-01;
Partnered with SCTPO to host a workshop on a County-wide initiative for their Bike & Pedestrian
Master Plan in January 2019;
Currently participating in a Community-based Vulnerability Assessment to determine the City’s
exposure to chronic stressors including sea level rise and flooding which would impact the design
and sustainability of the City’s road networkand infrastructure; and
Resolution No. 2019-01, which updates and acknowledges the City’s continued prioritized needs
for SR A1A improvements.
FDOT District V is conducting a series of high-level Pedestrian Studies throughout the SR A1A
corridor in Brevard County. Some studies are underway and others are being scoped. The goal is to
ensure concurrence on issues/problems along SR A1A so that future improvements will maintain
design consistency while acknowledging the individual character and needs of the jurisdictions. The
Draft SR A1A FDOT Access Management Report can be accessed via the City Website (News
Tab).
With this in mind, City Staff are often questioned at City events, meetings, on social media and
through generalCommunity interaction about what can be done to improve SR A1A. As a result, the
2018 Community Survey included several questions directly related to SR A1A, bikeability and
walkability. Questions were as follows:
Question 32: How important is it to be able to safely and easily bike or walk on SR A1A?
Approximately 82% of respondents indicated that being able to safely and easily bike or walk
on SR A1A is either Very Important or Extremely Important to them. 12% said it was
Somewhat Important, and only 7%indicated that it was either Not So Important or Not
at All Important. However, the majority (47%) of respondents were either Dissatisfied or
Very Dissatisfied with the level of satisfaction with biking or walking safety on SR A1A.
Question 33: How satisfied are you with the level of ease or safety you feel when biking or walking
on SR A1A?
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Approximately 21% of respondents indicated that they were either Very Satisfied or
Satisfied with the level of ease or safety they feel when biking or walking on SR A1A.
Approximately 32% said they were Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, and approximately
47% were either Dissatisfied or Very Dissatisfied.
Question 34: How important is it to be able to safely and easily bike or walk across SR A1A?
Approximately 88% of respondents indicated that being able to safely and easily bike or walk
across SR A1A is either Very Important or Extremely Important to them, and fewer than
3% indicated that it was either Not So Important or Not at All Important.
Question 35: How satisfied are you with the level of ease or safety you feel when biking or walking
across SR A1A?
Approximately 22% of respondents indicated that they were either Very Satisfied or
Satisfied with the level of ease or safety they feel when biking or walking across SR A1A.
Approximately 28% said they were Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, and approximately
51% were either Dissatisfied or Very Dissatisfied.
Question 62: How would you rate progress in the City over the past 10 years in each of the areas listed
below?
A majority of respondents indicated they had noted A Lot of Progress or Some Progress in
overall City bikeability and walkability (72%).
Participants were also allowed additional anonymous comments about desires and issues related to
Cape Canaveral. Comments related to SR A1A described it as dangerous,scary,not safe,un-
crossable,a horror,needs improvement,unpleasant,not bike friendly,extremely hazardous to
bikers and walkers. Other comments ask the City to lower the speed limit,add more signalized
crosswalks,install bike lanes, traffic calming elementsand medians.
Because our Community has multiple pedestrian attractors(residential, commercial, office,
recreational or other land use that is expected to be an end destination for pedestrian trips) and
pedestrian generators (residential, commercial, office, recreational or any other land use that serves
as the starting point for a pedestrian trip) on both sides of the SR A1A corridor, it is vital that pedestrian
safety improves.
Furthermore, a recent, widely-published report titledDangerous by Design (2019) by Smart Growth
America ranked the Space Coast Area as the third most dangerous metropolitan area for pedestrians
in the United States, while Florida topped their list for the fifth time as the most dangerous State,
with nine (9) out of the top 20, and eight (8) out of the top ten most dangerous metropolitan
areas for pedestrians.Smart Growth America found that decade s-old policies and funding
mechanisms create designs that make streets more unsafe because they continue to prioritize moving
vehicles quickly and efficiently. Accordingly, maintaining pavement conditions generally takes
precedence. The report indicates one way to make safety a higher priority is to get rid of the “level of
service” design metric. Level of service, used by nearly all states, measures the success of a street
solely based on vehicle delay. Minimizing vehicle delay as the number one goal oftenproduces roads
that are the most dangerous by design. The Smart Growth America report implores local, state and
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federal governments to design and/or redesign roads in ways that improve pedestrian safety using
methods such as:
Lower speed limits;
Frequentsafe opportunities to cross streets;
Protected bike lanes;
Enforcing speed limits;
Public education;
Median islands;
Sidewalks; and
Greater separation from traffic with landscape buffers.
Additionally, the report notes the need for a strong federal Complete Streets policy that requires state
departments to plan for all people who use a street. Federal and state policies must be flexible and
allow planners and engineers to develop innovativeroadway designs. National policy must prioritize
safety and allocate spending to projects that support walking, biking, transit and other modes of
transportation. According to Smart Growth America, “This year, Congress has a major opportunity
to reshape our mobility future as they begin the work of reauthorizing our federal transportation bill
in 2020. To address our continuing safety problems, they must create policies that change the way we
fund, design, and measure the success of our streets nationwide to make sure the safety of all people
who use the street including people walking, is our highest priority.” State and local actions include:
Prioritizing projects that will benefit those who suffer disproportionately;
Embracing the flexibility provided by FHWA to design safer streets;
Designing roads to reduce speeds wherever possible;
Passing actionable Complete Streets policies that lay the groundwork for implementation;
Stopping references to pedestrian fatalities as unavoidable “accidents”; and
Testing out bold, creative approaches to safer street design.
Through these actions, we can raise the bar by innovating road design, decrease targets for traffic
fatalities and serious injuries and work toward eventually eliminating all traffic-related deaths and
serious injuries. Progressive safety initiatives include roundabouts, pedestrian sensor technology and
innovative street design open to exploring such forward-thinking options. Staff has indicated to
SCTPO that we are open to their pursuit of such educational opportunities within the City.
Overall, it is imperative to the safety of our Community that City Council use every tool to protect
residents and visitors of all ages and backgrounds from being seriously injured or possibly killed on
SR A1A. Therefore, to lessen the number of Cape Canaveral pedestrians and motorists seriously
injured or killed on/using SR A1A, the ongoing FDOT Traffic Study is necessary to support the
installation of midblock crossings, native vegetation “islands,” feeder street striping, traffic calming
devices, a pedestrian/vehicle barrier and —most important —to lower the speed limit to 35 mph
within City limits.
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ResolutionNo. 2019-01 was approved by City Council at the March 19, 2019 regular meeting in order
of priority:
Lower all speed limits to 35 m.p.h.
Public Safety Improvements:
Additional crosswalks at existing signalized intersections:
North side of the signalized intersection of W. Central Avenue/Astronaut Boulevard.
South side of the signalized intersection of Holman Road/North Atlantic Avenue.
All existing crosswalks and intersections to be audible and signalized.
New mid-block audible/signalized crosswalks with HAWK (High-intensity Activated
crosswal k) beacons or PHB (Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons) at the following locations:
Burger King/SCAT bus stop
Columbia Drive
Jackson Avenue
Taylor Avenue
Cape Shores/East Hayes Avenue
Urban roadway profile safety improvements:
Installation of wider landscaped medians with managed turning movement areas; low
landscaping in medians to maintain driver visibility, with higher landscaping along
sidewalks/pedways.
Installation of landscaping along SR A1A including, where appropriate, cluster landscape
features.
Installation of street furniture and decorative lighting (solar powered lighting where
possible) and traffic signage.
Construction of curb and gutter along both sides of roadway. This will require limited/as-
necessary right-of-way acquisition funding for stormwater ponds and clipped corners at
intersecting roadways. Consider bio-swales within landscaping plan for SR A1A; bio-
swales will need to be located near e xisting storm drain inlets so stormwater overflow can
enter system.
Construction of wide sidewalks in addition to wide buffered, protected and separated bike
lanes (appropriately marked/stenciled), along both sides of SR A1A to more safely
accommodate pede strians and bicyclists; improve sidewalks along SR A1A in an ADA
compliant manner.
Construction of low-maintenance stormwater improvements near stormwater outfalls that
address ponding and water quality, including pre-treatment for nitrogen and phosphorus.
Stormwater gardens might be considered in historic ponding areas.
Where appropriate and needed to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, install native
vegetation “islands,” crosswalk striping including on side-streets feeding into SR A1A and
other arterial roadways, traffic calming devices, and pedestrian/vehicle barriers.
Realignment of International Drive-The realignment of International Drive with North
Atlantic Avenue will require right-of-way (ROW) acquisition funding and must address not
only the roadway alignments, but also stormwater drainage (possible wet detention pond) and
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pedestrian/bike crossings. Include marked crosswalks on all sides of this intersection. The
International Drive Realignment Project Design is currently funded and underw ay.
New mast arms and audible/signalized intersection at SR A1A and Thurm Boulevard-The
installation of an audible/signalized intersection at Thurm Boulevard will require the private
property owners on the east side of Astronaut Boulevard to design and construct an aligned
common driveway.
The remainder of SR A1A within the City of Cape Canaveral, from Long Point Road to the
southern jurisdictional limits of the City of Cape Canaveral, and beyond, as appropriate, be
advanced on the prioritized list of p rojects for curb and gutter improvements in order to
provide for bicycle and pedestrian safety and while seamlessly transporting traffic through
the City of Cape Canaveral and provide for the general aesthetic of a unified corridor.
City Vision Priority Items
1. Reduction in overhead lines to include undergrounding of utilities and replacement of
existing utility poles with decorative poles. There are over 100+ overhead wires crossing SR
A1A in the City. Any reduction in these wires (without impacting exist ing services) would
improve the aesthetics of the entire corridor.
2. Wayfinding signage. Authorize the City to install and maintain an appropriate number of
effective and efficient decorative wayfinding signage (with landscaping) directing
pedestrians to pa rks, police, fire and other City and government facilities that pedestrians
commonly need to travel.
3. Beautification efforts. Authorize and support City-initiated beautification efforts along SR
A1A and other state roadways and land within the City such a s the City’s Adopt-A-
Median/Roadway Landscape Program and Art Utility Box Program.
4. Ensure that all SR A1A public safety and vision priorities are implemented in a manner that
is not only functional, but aesthetically pleasing and consistent with the City’s on-going
branding and strategic planning efforts.
Timeline/Funding: Funding of priorities will be determined through Florida Department of
Transportation budget process
Community Survey–Completed
Overview: At the 2018 Cape Canaveral Strategic Planning Retreat, City leadership initiated a
Community survey as a way to continue collecting feedback from residents. From March to June
2018, Management Consultant Dr. Tom Freijo and the Community Engagement Departme nt
developed the survey with input from the Mayor, City Council members and City Manager using
knowledge gained from previous City surveys, outreach initiatives and the experiences of City Staff.
The final version of the survey was available to Cape Canaveral residents and property owners. The
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survey which was live for nine weeks via SurveyMonkey, contained 69 closed-ended questions with
the option for respondents to add additional clarifying comments. The City used various means to
request resident participation in the Survey including: Nixle, the City Hall LED marquee, publicly
placed flyers, a “Hometown News” article, direct mail postcards, a message on resident water bills,
the City website, social media posts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Nextdoor), regular
features in “The Weekly Update,” City meeting video messaging, through local faith-based
organizations and City event outreach. A City Hall-based Community survey station with a laptop
and technical support was created to address accessibility for residents in need. Staff received one
request to participate in person.
Once the survey was closed, responses were analyzed using data aggregation tools within
SurveyMonkey, and the associated tables, graphs and charts were produced. In total, 1,151 responses
were collected — the greatest number of respondents for any type of survey ever administered in City
history!
The key takeaway from the 2018 Community Survey is that the majority of respondents are satisfied
with Community cleanliness, green space, level of ease or safety when biking on residential streets.
They are satisfied with the attractiveness of completed streetscapes and feel that there has been
positive progress over the last decade with respect to the majority of the topics and services addressed
in the survey. While Staff is pleased to learn the majority of residents and property owners are satisfied
with the above areas, we recognize the fact that there is always room for improvement. Areas in which
respondents desire improvementincludes bikeability and walkability on State Road (SR) A1A, the
environmental health of the Indian River Lagoon, sustainability and resiliency initiatives and
redevelopment of blighted areas.
The results provided in the Cape Canaveral 2018 Community Survey report are the beginning of a
larger City leadership and Staff exploration to translate the desires of the Community into strategic
planning that determines short-and long-term goals for Cape Canaveral. To view the full report, visit:
https://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/survey.
Timeline:Survey planning took place from March 2018 to June 2018. The survey opened on June
25, 2018 and closed on August 5,2018.
Funding: The project was funded by the CommunityEngagement Department and cost $4,550.
W. Central Boulevard /Thurm Boulevard Streetscape–In Progress
Overview:The proposed project represents a complete street project for W. Central Boulevard and
Thurm Boulevard, roads which together represent a major transportation corridor through the City.
The total length of the two segments is 4,940 feet and includes the following notable components:
Street improvements ($825k)
Construct an 8-foot wide pedway where appropriate
Construct 6-foot wide sidewalks where appropriate
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Install pedestrian benches
Replace concrete curbing where appropriate
Mill and resurface W. Central Boulevard from Thurm Boulevard to AstronautBoulevard(5k
sq.yds. per side)
Stripe roadway to include bicy cle lanes in both directions
Install solar-powered, LED-lighting along both sides of the roadway($300k -20 lights @
$15k/per)
Sanitary Sewer Relocation in the W. Central Boulevard right-of-way ($180k)
Plant native vegetation “islands” ($80k)
Misc. Striping, Signs, Upgraded In tersection Paving ($50k)
The total cost as proposed is $1.435 million. This does not include engineering for plans, permitting,
surveys, contingencies, etc.
Please note this project is contained in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and is consistent with the
City’s Comprehensive Plan and the City’s Vision Statement. In addition, the project is consistent with
Resolution 2011-09, which the City Council adopted to establish a Complete Streets Policy.
(Aerial diagram of W. Central/Thurm Boulevard Streetscape project limits.)
Aerial diagram of W. Central/Thurm Boulevard Streetscape project limits.
Timeline:The City Engineer is currently working on preliminary design/engineering documents in
support of this project.
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Actual construction of the streetscape will occur once the hotels currently under construction are
completed, which will likely occur in the first quarter of 2020.
Funding: Funding for this project will be from an allocation of County Transportation Impact Fees
being generated by several hotel projects in the City limits. City Staffappeared before the Brevard
County Impact Fee Advisory Committee and received a favorable recommendation for funding. In
May of 2018, the County Commission approved the City’s request for reimbursement of County
Transportation Impact Fees. The fees will b e collected by the County and forwarded to the City at the
time the respective hotel(s) is issued a Certificate of Occupancy (CO). It is estimated that this could
occur in the 1st quarter of 2020.
Funding will be generated from three hotel projects, repre senting 525 rooms, which are currently
under construction. These include:
Dual Branded Hotel (116 room Hampton and 108 room Home2) located at 9004 Astronaut
Boulevard.
Springhill Suites and TownePlace Suites(301 rooms) located at 8701 Astronaut Boulevard,
west of the existing Radisson Hotel.
Given the current County Transportation Impact Fee amount of $2,735/room, the listed hotel projects
will generate $1.435 million in revenue.
Central BoulevardStreetsc ape–In Progress
Overview:This proposed project represents a phased complete street project for Central Boulevard
from Astronaut Boulevard to Ridgewood Avenue. Phase I consists of E. Central Boulevard from
Ridgewood Avenue to N. Atlantic Avenue. Phase II consists of W. Central Boulevard from N.
Atlantic Avenue to Astronaut Boulevard. This is a significant east-west corridor through the City
which connects the river and ocean sides of the City. The total length of the two segments is 5,100
feet and includes the following notable components:
Street improvements.
Construct pedways where appropriate.
Construct sidewalks where appropriate.
Install pedestrian benches.
Replace concrete curbing where appropriate.
Stripe roadway to include bicycle lanes in both directions.
Install solar-powered, LED-lighting along both sides of the roadway.
Plant native vegetation “islands” where appropriate.
Misc. striping, sign s, upgraded intersection paving.
The total cost is estimated to be $1.2 million. This does not include engineering for plans, permitting,
surveys, contingencies, etc.
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The project is consistent with Resolution 2011-09, which the City Council adopted to establish a
Complete Streets Policy.
Timeline:The design work related to the two phases will be completed by the City Engineer and will
occur in FY19/20. Construction of Phase I may occur in FY20/21 with Phase II in FY21/22.
Funding: Funding for this project may come from a variety of sources to include City General Funds,
County Transportation Impact Fees and/or CRA funds.
Dog Park–In Progress
Overview: A centrally located dog park was part of the original 2009 visioning. At those meetings
an off-leash dog park was proposed for Manatee Sanctuary Park, but residents in the area vehemently
opposed its construction because of noise and possible negative impact on that facility. In subsequent
years, the definition of service animals evolved and federal rules emerged on the matter limiting a
municipalities’ ability to control dogs if the owner simply claimed they were service animals.
Although you can ask questions regarding the job the dog performs, you cannot verify whether the
dog indeed performs that job, making it virtually impossible to determine whether or not the dog is a
bona fide service animal. Dogs accompanying park visitors/event attendees significantly increased
during that time period as well,to the point that action had to be taken to accommodate demand. In
2017, the City began a trial period to analyze the impact dogs had on residents, parks and quality of
life. On May 15, 2018, City Council voted to end the trialperiod and permanently allow on-leash dogs
in City parks due to Community enjoyment and positive feedback. During that same period, Council
approved construction of an off-leash dog park at Xeriscape Park for FY 18/19. Centrally located and
without any impact to residences or businesses, this park offered the ideal location for the City’s first
off-leash dog park. Proposed amenities include:
Separated large and small dog areas.
Synthetic turf –aesthetically pleasing, reduces probability of infections,very clean for dogs
and owners.
Splash pads in both large and small dog areas.
Obstacle course elements.
Benches.
All abilities drinking fountain.
Solar lighting.
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(Photo of Xeriscape Park, proposed location of Dog Park)
Timeline:Design was completed in December of 2018. Sidewalk expansion was completed in
January 2019. A water line from the City of Cocoa hasbeen installed.In February 2019, a purchase
order was issued for the synthetic turf. Interior plumbing was completed in early March 2019. Turf
and fencing are currently being installed,followed by a pedway to the park from a newly constructed
sidewalk on Taylor Avenue. Solar lighting will be added completing the park construction by May
2019.
Funding: This project is estimated to cost $65,000 and will be paid for by General Funds and CRA
funds.
Canaveral City Park Redevelopment –In Progress
Overview: Canaveral City Park is the most centrally located park in the City. A recent needs study
revealed many deficiencies exist at the Park relating to mobility and amenities to serve the
Community. Outside of improved mobility within and around the Park, the following amenities were
found to be desperately wanted by the Community:
Multi-Generational Facility –This facility will be a catalyst for community health and
engagement. The City is one of the few municipalities in Brevard County that lacks a public
or private facility of this nature. Desired community amenities expressed include: indoor
basketball/volleyball, an indoor walking path, and specific areas for fitness, youth/teens, and
banquet/gathering. The MGF could be utilized by all demographics and will serve as the host
site for the City’s Youth Center, summer camp, PAL and youth basketball programs. The
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Facility would be the area’s only public/private indoor fitness facility open to the general
public. ($5,000,000)
Skate Park –A public skate park is a nother Community-engaging amenity that crosses age
and race barriers. The right design not only becomes a central gathering place for the
Community but also a tourist attraction. ($450,000)
Splash Pad –Operating and maintenance costs, as well as lack of p roperty, prohibit the City
from owning and operating a public pool. A splash pad serves the Community by bringing
people together while having the experience of a water park. With almost 10% of the
population under 18 years old, this will not only be a hea vily used feature at the park but one
that could also have a positive economic impact. ($500,000 –Budgeted)
Design Features –To complete the park, improved playground equipment, pedways and
landscaping will make this the most visited park in the City. ($450,000)
Timeline: Thanks to a grant acquired in FY16/17, a preliminary Master Plan was created to include
all Community-desired amenities.
On January 18, 2018, Staff reviewed 9 responses to RFQ 2017-01 for services related to the design
and construction of the Multi-Generational Facility (MGF) and CAPE Center. Architects RZK, Inc.
from Cocoa was selected based on compliance with RFQ instructions, technical expertise, quality
control, Staff credentials, related experience with similar projects, location,local
knowledge/experience and project references.
At the end of December 2018, the MGF was mostly designed and reviewed by the City’s
Development Review Committee (DRC). Comments were collected and forwarded to the architect
for the final construction document phase.
Funding: Due to funding considerations, construction of the project has been phased. Phase I
consists of the MGF at a cost of $5 million. Funding of Phase I is already in place as part of the
$6.2 million in revenue notes issued in July of 2017. Funding of subsequent phases will explore
sources including: CRA, grants, General Fund and use of SPIA moneys.
(Renderings of Multi-Generational Facility)
Rendering of Multi-Generational Facility
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Culture Arts Preservation Enrichment (CAPE) Center – In Progress
Overview: Repurposing of the old City Hall building into an accredited institution of cultural
enrichment, with a focus on public engagement in all aspects of the arts as well as the promotion
and preservation of Cape Canaveral’s history. Supporting culture and ed ucation is one of the
tenets outlined by the residents in the City’s Vision Statement. This project will fulfill that
expectation and serve to address other ideals outlined during the visioning process, to include:
Create inclusive destination point.
Entertain myriad of cultural interests.
Engage multiple generations.
Operate at a capacity that is purposeful year-round.
Create a sense of place.
Celebrate the City’s identity.
These goals will be achieved through the development of enrichment/educational programs,
implementing a multifaceted public art program, promoting/preserving local history and hosting
cultural events. Some of the possibilities include:
Engagement & Public Events
Commerce & Culture Socials
Art Shows
Rotating Art Exhibits
Senior Field Trips
Public Art Program Center
Public History Program Center
Enrichment & Education
Art & Writing Classes
Historical Research Instruction
Cultural Lecture Series
Student Speaker Opportunities
Educator Networking Socials
Student Volunteerism
Promoting & Preserving
Local Artifact Repository
Rotating Historical Exhibits
Youth History Fairs
Preservation Projects
Historical Site Restoration
Public Archeology Activities
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(Proposed West elevation of Cultural Arts Preservation and Enrichment (CAPE) Center redevelopment of the old City Hall.)
(Proposed North elevation of Cultural Arts Preservation and Enrichment (CAPE) Center redevelopment of the old City Hall.)
Proposed west and north elevations of Cultural Arts Preservation and Enrichment
(CAPE) Center redevelopment of the old City Hall.
Timeline:On January 18, 2018, Staff reviewed 9 responses to RFQ 2017-01 for services related to
the design and construction of the Multi-Generational Facility (MGF) and CAPE Center. Architects
RZK, Inc. from Cocoa was selected based on compliance with RFQ instructions, technical expertise,
quality control, Staff credentials, related experience with similar projects, location, local
knowledge/experience and project references.
Preliminary Design took place FY 17/18. Design in FY19/20. Exterior construction will be
accomplished in FY 20/21.
Funding: Funding for the design/permitting/construction of the CAPE Center is already in place
as part of the $6.2 million in revenue notes issued in July of 2017.
Galactic Pocket Park (Cumberland Farms)–In Progress
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Overview: With the approval of Special Exception No. 2016-03, the City was granted an easement
for construction of a pocket park at the south end of the Cumberland Farms project located at 9000
Astronaut Boulevard. The easement allows for signage, landscaping, public amenities (sidewalk,
outdoor furniture, bike rack, water fountain or public art) and utilities. Phase I includes the following:
Park design and layout.
Site work to include clearing and grading to commence late March 2019.
Winding walkway, LID landscaping, and center plaza construction to follow with expected
completion by May 2019.
Site amenities to include permeable walkway featuring a photoreactive (glow-in-the-dark)
inlaid Milky Way Spiral Galaxy, themed benches and branded bike rack.
Timeline: Upon completion of Phase I, Phase IIadditions include public art installation to take place
FY19/20.
Funding: This project is estimated to cost $30,000 and will be paid from General Fund and/or CRA
funds.
Southgate (Wagner) Pocket Park –In Progress
Overview: This proposed pocket park is located at 8817 North Atlantic Avenue just south of
Anchorage Avenue. The project represents the next step in the N. Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project.
The property was donated to the City in December of 2016 by the owners of the Southgate Mobile
Home Park, immediately to the west of the proposed park. The design and layout of this pocket park
includes the following:
Site clearing and grading.
Removal and treatment of invasive Brazilian Pepper trees.
Construction of permeable winding walkways and fencing.
Low impact development (LID) landscaping (native wild flower butterfly garden).
Installation of site amenities such as, Little Free Library, Little Free Pantry, benches, shade
structures, water fountain for both humans and dogs, bicycle facilities, and solar lighting.
Decorative stamped crosswalk with appropriate pedestrian crossing signage across No rth
Atlantic Avenue.
Timeline: Estimated completion of Wagner Pocket Park is the end of FY18/19.
Funding: Wagner Park will cost $70,000 and will be paid from the General Fund, Mobility Fund
and/or the CRA (Funds Budgeted).
Long Point Estuary Park–In Progress
Overview:Since 2007 the City had been exploring a 35% matching grant with the Department of the
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to fund environmental restoration of the Long Point Road site.
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From 2007 to 2016 minimal City funds were expended to complete initial reporting requirements,
define the scope of work, conduct site visits, develop management plans or interview contractors. In
2017 however, an opportunity allowed the City to work with a local developer and the St. Johns River
Water Management District (SJRWMD) —both of whom were seeking mitigation credits for various
projects — to pursue a management plan.
This 7.9 acres of riverfront, City owned land located on the western end of Long Point Road consists
of mixed wetland/exotic hardwoods, mangroves, fresh/salt water marsh, and the invasive species
known as the Brazilian Pepper tree. Even in its current state, the Long Point Road property represents
one of the last conservation habitats in Cape Canaveral. The City’s goal is to turn this space into a
passive conservation area for current and future generations of the Community to enjoy. The project
segments are as follows:
Segment 1 (200± feet):Eastern end of the property already mostly cleared of vegetation as
part of past Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts in 2016;
Segment 2 (4± acres):Middle portion of the property, where all activities will be funded by
a local developer, entered into a Conservation Agreement on August 21, 2018; and
Segment 3 (3.88± acres):Western portion (waterfront) of the property, where all activities
will be funded by SJRWMD, entered into a Conservation Agreement on October 16, 2018.
(Aerial exhibit of Long Point Estuary Park Segments 1, 2 and 3.)
Aerial exhibit of Long Point Estuary Park Segments 1, 2 and 3.
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(The conceptual aerial drawing depicting possible future uses of the property and its phased/segmented development.)
Conceptual aerial drawing depicting possible future usesof the property and its phased/segmented
development.
Timeline: This project will be completed using a phased approach based on the SJRWMD permit
and 5-year Management Plan (Participation Agreement) which requires: a vegetative survey; planting
plan specifications; invasive species removal/monitoring; on-site inspections and an 80% natural plant
survival rate.
Phase I: Removal of all invasive species by various appropriate methods on Segment 1, 2
and 3 will take place in FY19/20.
Phase II: The construction of passive park amenities such as but not limited to: bat/bird
houses, prefabricated restroom, a riverfront elevated boardwalk and kayak landing, nature
center/pavilion, educational kiosks, benches, gazebos and limited on-site parking will likely
occur in FY 21/22.
Funding: All initial tasks will be funded by the City with later reimbursement from SJRWMD
($54,910) upon completion of all activities pursuant to the Participation Agreement. Funding for work
performed on Phase I (clearing/replanting) Segment 2 will be provided by the local developer, and
Segment 3 will be provided by SJRWMD. All mitigation credits will be split between Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the future widening of SR 528 and the local developer.
Funding of the Phase II park amenity development tasks (estimated $865,000) will be pursued through
various organizations in FY20/21 including the Brevard County Tourist Development Council and
Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND).
Additional Project Information:Since May of 2018 SJRWMD has been in discussions with
City Staff, River Gardens Condominiums and Canaveral Bay Condominiums about the possible
project inclusion of 5.9 acres of adjacent undeveloped property to the south. The privately owned
area shares similar natural and invasive characteristics with Segments 2 and 3. Due to the
aggressive nature of the Brazilian Pepper tree, the removal of all surrounding specimens would
benefit surrounding community, increase the conservation footprint, and ensure the City’s long-
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term ma nagement objectives are met. At this time SJRWMD has expressed an interest in
purchasing the River Gardens and Canaveral Bay properties and conveying it to the City.The
City would be responsible for ongoing maintenance and would seek grant funds for initi al
mitigation work. Mitigation credits would be awarded to FDOT for the future widening of SR
528. Additional meetings with all concerned parties will be scheduled in the near future.
(Conceptual aerial drawing of the possible future uses of
Long Point Estuary Park and its phased/segment development should the River Gardens and
Canaveral Bay Condominium property be included in this mitigation project.)
Conceptual aerial drawing of the possible future uses of Long Point Estuary Park and its
phased/segment development should the River Gardens and Canaveral Bay Condominium
property be included in this mitigation project.
Lagoon Protection Initiatives–On-Going
Overview -The City completed payment on two State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program loans with
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in January and October 2016.Moneys from
these two SRF Program loans (combined total of approximately eight million dollars) were used to
finance upgrades to the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) beginning in 1996; these upgrades were
the first large-scale improvements to the WRF since initial construction in 1966.
The City obtained an additional SRF Program loan in the amount of app roximately eight million
dollars in 2013. Projects completed with this funding included:
Construction of a 2.5-million gallon reclaimed water tank;
Installation of an additional belt press with extensive building expansion;
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Rebuild (complete) of the oxida tion ditch and conversion of the equalization tank into a
backup oxidation ditch system;
Replacement of the gravity sewer pipe along Holman Road;
Replacement of the gravity sewer pipe from Holman Road to Lift Station No. 2; and
Extensive repairs to the stormwater pipe along West Central Boulevard.
Obtaining this SRF Program loan allowed for the City’s Enterprise Capital Fund to be used for other
major improvement projects such as:
North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project;
City Park Exfiltration Project;
Replacement of Force Main No. 3;
Replacement of Lift Station Nos. 6 and 7; and
Banana River shoreline improvements at the WRF, Manatee Sanctuary Park and Banana
River Park.
In order to provide adequate funds to (1) improve several processes at the WRF, (2) replace/rehab
equipment that is approaching (or is past) its estimated life span,(3) construct numerous collections
system improvement projects and (4) purchase land for use as a stormwater park,City Council
approvedthe City enter ing into one or more loan agreement(s) with FDEP for approximately six and
one-half million dollars from the SRF Program. These funds will be used to construct nine capital
improvement projects.
Many of these projects, although completed as part of the sanitary sewer system,provide direct
benefits to the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) system including:
Eliminating leakage of raw sewage into the surficial aquifer – reduction in nitrogen and
phosphorous which eventually discharges to the Banana River;
Limiting infiltration/inflow \[I/I\] of groundwater to sewer and stormwater pipes –leakage
into sewer pipes requires increased treatment at the WRF – leakage into stormwater pipes
directly discharges to the Banana River; and
Expanding the City’s reclaimed water system thus limiting dis charges of treated wastewater
to the Banana River from the WRF.
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Timeline:
SRF Projects and Estimated Costs
Technical
Engineering Construction Scheduled
Project Costs* Services Costs** Fiscal Year
Costs*
Intermediate Lift Station $39,100 $30,400 $355,000 19/20-20/21
Rehab
WWTP SCADA System $75,300 $58,600 $960,000 19/20-20/21
Improvements
Rehab Lift Station No. 3 $25,000 $19,400 $320,000 19/20-20/21
Replace Force Main No. 7 $26,400 $20,500 $340,000 19/20-20/21
Effluent/Influent $106,000 $82,400 $1,350,000 19/20-20/21
Disk/Drum Filters
Construct Pump and SO2 $96,000 $74,700 $1,225,000 19/20-20/21
Buildings
Subtotal(FY18/19 - 19/20) $367,800 $286,000 $4,550,000
Rehab Lift Station No. 8 $29,600 $23,000 $380,000 20/21 -21/22
Relocate Lift Station No. 5 $49,600 $38,600 $475,000 20/21 -21/22
Center Street Stormwater $3,000 $2,400 $295,000 20/21 -21/22
Park(Land purchase only)
Subtotal(FY19/20-20/21) $82,200 $64,000 $1,150,000
Grand Total $450,000 $350,000 $5,700,000
$6,500,000
* - From 2019 draft Facilities Plan
** - From 2019 draft Facilities Plan and includes 20% contingency.
Funding:These projects are funded through a SRF funding Program as approved by City Council at
the March 19,2019 regular meeting under Ordinance No. 06-2019.
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Community Visioning
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Cape Canaveral Vision Statement
We envision: A bikeable and walkable Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its welcoming residential
feel and celebrates its unique sense of place. A residential and business-friendly atmosphere that is livable,
attractive, safe and inclusive. A sustainable costal community that embraces the oceanside and riverside as
key amenities, and supprots and promotes local tourism, culture, recreation, resiliency, commerce, municipal
civic interests and education.
We envision: Streetscapes with amenities such as low-impact development, bicycle facilities, covered transit
stops and safe pedestrian crossings that encourage access to the beach river, local neighborhoods and
adjacent communities. Improved "complete streets" will allow pedestrians to travel to intimate waterfront
destinations and a walkable uptown core with ease and safety. Generous tree lined and well-lighted multi-use
paths for bikes and pedestrians so anyone can walk or bicycle safely anywhere in town, day or night.
We envision: A welcoming community entrance that creates a sense of arrival and unique community identity
as The Space Between®. The "uptown core" and other areas will contain and architecturally rich and unique
mix of uses, with wide tree-shaded sidewalks and umbrella-covered café tables at restaurants and bistros
where family and friends father, interact and enjoy refreshments and meals.
We envision: An engaged and compassionate Community that: removes or transforms blighted and
unfinished buildings into attractive structures, offers City-wide green spaces, provides exceptional parks with
ample shade and supports businesses that enhance economic viability while serving our residents and
visitors with goodwill.
We envision: Open shorelines and rivers accessibile to the public, including amenities that showcase the
coastline while providing art and entertainment venues, which support our historical and cultural identity.
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CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL MISSION
The Mission of the City of Cape Canaveral government is
to provide excellence in municipal services by supporting a high
quality of life, fiscal responsibility and environmental stewardship,
while celebrating diversity and fostering innovation.
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CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES
Commitment to Excellence: We believe our role is to make the City of Cape Canaveral the ideal
community for our residents, businesses and visitors.
Vision: We look toward the future, generating goals and strategies that make the City of Cape Canaveral
an even better place to live.
Dedication: We are dedicated to performing our duties to the best of our abilities and going above and
beyond to achieve high quality results.
Accountability: We have a responsibility to one another and the public to perform our jobs effectively and
efficiently, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Innovation: We encourage thinking outside the box in search of new and better ways to provide quality
services to the Community.
Proactivity: We actively seek to identify and plan for issues before they arise, with the aim of averting
problems rather than having to solve them after they occur.
Fiscal Responsibility: We are responsible stewards of the City's resources. Through professional
management and transparent financial practices, we accrue the highest benefit from each tax dollar.
Integrity: We strive to make decisions and take actions based upon what is right rather than what is
expedient. We are honest and we own up to our mistakes.
Team Work: In recognition of the worth of each individual and their contributions to our mission, we value
and honor one another and are committed to working together as one team.
Civility: We treat all persons with kindness, dignity and respect.
Communication: We communicate openly, clearly, directly and in a timely manner with one another and
the Community.
Diversity and Inclusivity: We believe there is value in diversity and celebrate our uniqueness within the
organization, the Community and the world.
Fun: While we take our work seriously, we cultivate an environment that includes humor, friendship and
camaraderie.
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City of Cape Canaveral
Council Member Code of Conduct
(City Code Sec.2-28. Code of Conduct) In addition to adhering to the requirements of State Law, all
Council Members shall commit to the following Code of Conduct by written affirmation, which shall remain
on file with the City Clerk, as follows:
I affirm that the proper Statutory and City Charter role of a Council Member, as with any elected member
of a legislative body, is to act collectively, not individually, to set and/or revise and/or to apply the City's
governing policies and that the City Manager and Staff administer such policies.
I understand that a Council Member does not manage the affairs of the City. I will not intrude into daily
operations or spheres of responsibility designated by Florida Statutes, City Code, and City Charter to the
City Manager as the chief executive officer; or undermine the City Manager's lawful authority. Further, I
understand that the City Manager is responsible for administering the policy direction established by a
majority vote of the City Council and not the policy wishes of one individual Council Member.
I will represent the interests of the entire City when making decisions and will rely upon available facts and
my independent judgment. In my capacity as a Council Member, I will avoid conflicts of interest and avoid
using my official position for personal, professional, or partisan gain.
I will demonstrate dignity, respect, and courtesy toward those whom I am in contact with in my capacity as
a Council Member. I will refrain from intimidation and ridicule of fellow Council Members, City Manager,
City Attorney, Staff, citizens of the City, and City utility customers.
In my capacity as a Council Member, I will refrain from inappropriate language including statements that
are malicious, threatening, slanderous, disparaging, mean-spirited, vulgar or abusive. All disagreements,
concerns or criticisms shall be framed in language that is in keeping with the dignity and professionalism
of an elected official and the honor of the City Council.
I will focus on solving problems. I will maintain appropriate decorum and professional demeanor in the
conduct of City business and work cooperatively and conscientiously with others as I request or receive
information, examine data or weigh alternatives in the decision-making process.
I will demonstrate patience and refrain from demanding, interruptive access to Staff or immediate responses
or services when requesting information that requires significant Staff time in research, preparation or
analysis or that will result in Staff neglect of urgent duties. Such requests will be made through the City
Manager for scheduling and prioritizing through consensus of the City Council.
I will devote adequate time for preparation prior to City Council Meetings and as much as possible, I will
be in attendance at such meetings and all other scheduled events where my participation is required.
I will respect diversity and encourage the open expression of divergent ideas and opinions from fellow City
Council Members, City Manager, City Attorney, Staff, citizens of Cape Canaveral, and City utility
customers. I will listen actively and objectively to others' concerns or constructive criticisms.
I will refrain from any individual action that could compromise lawfully authorized decisions of the City
or the integrity of the City and my fellow Council Members. I will delineate clearly for any audience
whether I am acting or speaking as an individual citizen or in my capacity as a representative of the City.
I will maintain in confidence any privileged or confidential information provided to me by the City and will
not disclose such information publicly or to any person who has not been duly authorized by the City to
receive such information, unless such disclosure is duly authorized by the City Council or City Manager or
required by law. In addition, I will refrain from copying any written privileged or confidential documents
provided to me by the City and will keep such documents in safekeeping. Further, upon leaving office or
upon request by the City Council or City Manager, I will return to the City any privileged or confidential
documents or materials provided to me by the City while serving on the City Council.
I will abide by all laws of the State applicable to my conduct as a Council Member, including, but not
limited to, the Government in the Sunshine Law, the Florida Code of Ethics for Public Officers, and City
Rules of Procedure and Codes of Conduct.
I will promote constructive relations in a positive climate with all City employees, City Attorney, and City
contractors and consultants consistent with my role as a Council Member, as a means to enhance the
productivity and morale of the City. I will support the City Manager's decision to employ the most qualified
persons for Staff positions. I will recognize the bona fide achievements of the City Manager, Staff, City
Attorney, City contractors and consultants, business partners, and other sharing in, and striving to achieve,
the City's mission.
I will enhance my knowledge and ability to contribute value to the City as a Council Member by keeping
abreast of issues and trends that could affect the City through reading, continuing education and training. I
will study policies and issues affecting the City, and will attend training programs if required by the City.
My continuing goal will be to improve my performance as a Council Member.
I will value and assist my fellow Council Members by exchanging ideas, concerns, and knowledge through
lawful means of communication. I will help build positive community support for the City's mission and
the policies established by the City Council.
I will support and advocate for my beliefs, but will remain open to understanding the views of others. I
recognize that I share in the responsibility for all City decisions and will accept the will of duly authorized
decisions of the City Council and City electorate.
I understand that my first priority as a Council Member will always be to look out for the best interests of
the citizens of the City and the public health, safety and welfare. I will seek to provide appropriate leadership
that nurtures and motivates City citizens to be stakeholders in the affairs and achievements of the City.
I will be accountable to the City Council for violations of this Code of Conduct.
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