2nd Quarter 2018 FYI Newsletter

Cocoa’s 2nd Quarter 2018Community Newsletter Issue 130 Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Schedule City offices will be closed on the Be a part of the process, become engaged in your community following dates:In an effort to continually enhance our budget process, the City of Cocoa is Memorial Day offering many opportunities for Citizens to get involved in the budget process.The first Budget Kickoff Workshop scheduled for Monday, April 23, 2018 at Monday, May 28, 2018 5:30pm will feature a mid-year update and analysis, general information andbudgetary issues to potentially be anticipated, and a preliminary estimate of Independence Day FY19s revenue projections. Please note that the dates below are tentative andsubject to change, visit www.CocoaFL.org for the latest calendar. All meetings Wednesday, July 4, 2018 are open to the public. Labor Day 19 Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Workshop Calendar Monday, September 3, 2018April 23, 2018; 5:30pm - FY19 Budget Kickoff Workshop Inside This IssueJune 28, 2018; 5:30pm - Fiscal Sustainability Update/Budget Priority Workshop 2 Cocoa Works Youth Program July 10, 2018; 6:00pm - Tentative Millage Agenda to Council (TRIM) 4 Business August 8, 2018; 5:30pm - City Council Budget/CIP Workshop SpotlightAugust 28, 2018; 6:00pm - Preliminary Fire Assessment/Utility Rates 6 Volunteer SpotlightSeptember 5, 2018; 5:30pm - First Public Budget Hearing/Final Fire Assessment 8 Cocoa FD Installs Smoke AlarmsSeptember 13, 2018; 5:30pm - Final Public Budget Hearing 9 Utilities News 11 Upcoming Special Events

2 ocoa Applications Now Being Accepted Works Summer Youth Employment Program engages youth Your City. Your Future. in their local government The City of Cocoa is once again successful career. partnering with CareerSource “The program gives our youth the Brevard to offer the Cocoa Works opportunity to learn about and Summer Youth Employment engage in their local government Program to all eligible Cocoa High while gaining the experience Juniors and Seniors that reside in needed to start a successful the City of Cocoa city limits. career,” stated Administrative The program offers eleven (11) S e r v i c e s D i re c t o r, Ta m my opportunities available through- Gemmati. out the City including: Infor- Applications are being accepted mation Technology, Public through Thursday, May 3, 2018 Relations and Marketing, Records and can be found on our website Technician, Human Resources, at www.CocoaFL.org/CocoaWorks. Administration, Utilities and Highly committed students must Public Works. The six week long be able to fully participate in this program offers work readiness time intensive program before training, interview preparedness applying. For more information Cocoaand a five week paid internshipUpcoming position. This program gives on the Cocoa Works program, participants a competitive edge please contact CareerSource by providing the skills and Brevard at (321) 394-0696 or experience necessary to start a [email protected]. Blood Drive Town Hall Meetings The City of Cocoa has a regular blood drive in front of City Hall along Orange Street from 10a-3p. Visit www.oneblooddonor.org to schedule your appointment. 2018 Blood Drive Dates: Thursday, February 15th Thursday, April 12th Thursday, June 14th Thursday, August 16th Thursday, October 18th Thursday, December 13th

Cocoa’s 3June teenth Fe stivalCommunity Newsletter Free event scheduled for June 16th at the Moore CenterFree event includes communityorganiza ons, fun things for kids, food, The 2018 Juneteenth Fes val will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Moorelive entertainment and much more. Center (307 Blake Ave.) in Cocoa from 11am-6pm. This free event is open to the public and includes live entertainment, community organiza ons, food, fun ac vi es for kids, and much more. The Harry T. Moore Center in Cocoa is the site of the first black school in Cocoa and the only original black high school s ll standing in Brevard County. The building, named in honor of civil rights ac vist Harry T. Moore, was recently renovated by the City of Cocoa. Juneteenth is a na onally celebrated event marking the official ending of slavery da ng back to June 19, 1865. This important event is an excellent opportunity to experience the rich history of African Americans through various forms - entertainment, lectures, visual presenta ons, food and other ac vi es. For more informa on on this event and to learn how you can par cipate, contact the Alliance for Neighborhood Restora on at (321) 504-9595.Be Prepared as Hurricane Season Begins this June Are you prepared for household or business.Hurricane Season? The Cityof Cocoa along with Brevard Stay informed: Informa onCounty Emergency Mgmt. is cri cal before, during andwant to make sure you have a er a disaster orthe tools you need to be emergency. There areprepared. Brevard County several tools available inEmergency Management Brevard County to stayencourages residents to informed during anfollow these important emergency situa on orsteps for preparedness: d i s a ste r. V i s i t www.CocoaFL.org/hurricaKnow your risks: Preparedness can reduce fear and ne for the many ways you can stay informed before,increase resiliency from the impacts of disasters. during and a er a storm and download our mobileCommuni es, families, and individuals should know app, Cocoa Connect to receive the latest pushwhat to do during an emergency situa on. no fica ons delivered right to your mobile device.Build a kit: A disaster supply kit is a collec on of Get involved: A trained, informed, and engagedessen al items your household may need in the event public is the best way to empower individuals to lendof an emergency. Assemble your kit, and review it support. There are many ways to get involved so youannually. can make a posi ve difference.Have a plan: Having a plan for what to do in the event You can visit www.embrevard.com for moreof an emergency is the most important step you can informa on on Brevard County’s Emergencytake. Think about the situa ons which can affect our Management informa on and how you can be fullycommunity and how that would affect your prepared this storm season.

4CRA Report Now Available Online BusinessSpotlightThe City of Cocoa Flying J Travel CenterCommunityRedevelopment In August 2017, a ribbon cu ng ceremony was held at theAgencies (CRA) 2017 new 13,600sf Cocoa Pilot Flying J Travel Center, its firstAnnual Report is now Brevard County loca on just off Interstate 95, along Stateavailable online at Road 524.h ps://www.choosecocoa.org/DocumentCent The new travel center includes a convenience store and aner/View/467. The a ached Wendy’s, a PJ Fresh Eatery, and a Cinnabon. Thereport gives an center has eight truck fueling lanes and fourteen car fuelingoverview of projects posi ons.and ac vi es in the Cityof Cocoa’s three CRAs. The Flying J Travel Center, which employs more than 100 people, is far exceeding expecta ons and is projected toFacade Improvement Program contribute $3.9 million annually in state and local tax revenues.The Cocoa Community Redevelopment Area and theDiamond Square Community Redevelopment Area “The Flying J Travel Center is a great addi on to District 3sponsor a Commercial Facade Improvement Program residents along SR 524. It also adds the needed facili es forto benefit property owners in the respec ve trucks that come through our area. Truck drivers now have aredevelopment areas. Matching grants are available safe and convenient loca on to fuel up and rest in the Cocoaup to $10,000 to qualified owners to fund exterior area,” said District 3 Councilman Don Boisvert who meets andimprovements. For more informa on, visit has coffee with cons tuents at the Flying J nearly everyw w w.C h o o s e C o co a . o rg / 1 6 3 / C o m m e r i ca l -fa a d e - weekday.program.Latest Facade Improvement Grant: “We’re thrilled to serve the Cocoa community and contribute to the local economy with our new travel center,” Ken Parent,  1 Oleander St. - Exterior stucco replacement president of Pilot Flying J said in a statement to Florida Today and repair; improvement of landscaping, in August 2017. “Both local residents and those traveling restora on of exterior fire escape, awning through the Brevard County area and along Interstate 95 will replacement soon be able enjoy the convenience and ameni es of our new Flying J Travel Center.”Visit www.choosecocoa.org/bizspotlight to seethe spotlighted business of the quarter. The Flying J Travel Centers across the country serve more than 1.3Office of Economic Development features a million customers daily and the one in Cocoa is now one of 29n o ta b l e C o co a b u s i n e s s e a c h q u a r te r. loca ons in Florida.Addi onally, the Office of Economic Developmenthas implemented a new online Business This new business will be a great asset for the WalmartDirectory. The directory is opt-in only and, Distribu on Center that is currently being constructed alongtherefore, does not account for all businesses SR 524 as well. It is also part of a recent flurry of developmentlocated in the city. You can view the Business along the SR 524 and I95 corridor in the Cocoa area. With theDirectory at www.choosecocoa.org/bizdirectory. amount of available property and central loca on, this area isAs always you can read all of the latest economic prime for development.development news and info by visi ngwww.choosecocoa.org.

Cocoa’s 5WedFne srdiaeynd sdayCommunity NewsletterCocoa Main Street to host “FlaMingle” Wednesday Friendsday Event in MayCocoa Main Street and the City of Cocoa invite you to “FlaMingle” at the Wednesday Friendsday Business Unpluggednetworking event on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Cocoa Civic Center. This monthly CocoaBeach Regional Chamber of Commerce networking event is the leading network-focused social event in the area.Table top vendors are now being accepted. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information onhow you can get involved, contact Theresa Zide at (321) 223-9883 or e-mail [email protected] Contest Underway for Cocoa Village Gateway Entry FeatureThe Cocoa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in partnership with Cocoa Main Street and ArtBeatz Cocoa hasannounced a design contest for a Cocoa Village gateway entry feature at the property located at 6 Forrest Ave. The contest isopen now through June 1, 2018 and is open to anyone who would like to submit a design. The chosen design will be engineeredand constructed on the triangle piece of property located along Forrest Avenue and State Road 520.The Cocoa CRA purchased the piece of property in 2016 with the intent to redevelop the site into a greenspace with a gatewayentry feature that is also referenced in the Cocoa CRA Waterfront Master Plan. The contest will be open for eight weeks and isopen to everyone. All designs must be submitted to Cocoa Main Street no later than Friday, June 1, 2018 [email protected] all entries have been submitted, a committee of Cocoa Village Association and City of Cocoa representatives will choosethree (3) designs to present to the Cocoa CRA Board on June 12, 2018 at the regularly scheduled Cocoa CRA meeting, where onedesign will be selected. The chosen design will then be engineer-designed and constructed at the 6 Forrest Ave. location in thecoming months.Design criteria and information:  Lot Size: 0.13 Acres, 5,662.8 Sq. Ft.  Lot Dimensions: The north side of the triangle is 96.07'; The east side of the triangle is 127.18'; The west side of the triangle is 159.39'  Design will not fill the entire lot space  Design must be historical in nature and complimentary to Historic Cocoa Village  Design must be iconic  Design must incorporate the phrase “Historic Cocoa Village”  Design must be visible from 520 and Forrest Avenue  Water features must not be included in the designFor more information or questions about the contest, please contact Cocoa Main Street at (321) 636-8878 or e-mail [email protected].

we6 our volunteers Cocoa’s Community VolunteerSpotlightNewsletter Subscribe Today Paul Kamus - Board of Trustees for the Police Officer’s Retirement PlanStay up to date on all of the latest news and Re red Cocoa Firefighter Paul Kamus is a dedicated residenthappenings within the City of Cocoa by and volunteer for the City of Cocoa. A er dedica ng 25 yearssubscribing to Cocoa’s Community Newsletter, serving the residents of Cocoa as a Cocoa Firefighter, Paulthe FYI. If you are a Cocoa resident, you can have re red in 2011. Even though he re red from his employment,the FYI mailed directly to your house, free of he did not re re from his dedica on and service to thecharge by contacting the Public Relations residents and to the City of Cocoa.Specialist to register. The FYI can also be sent toyour e-mail or found online. Visit Paul was appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Policewww.cocoafl.org/fyi to find out how to subscribe Officer’s Re rement Plan in 2009 and has served in thatand to view previous versions of the newsletter. capacity ever since, being unanimously reappointed each term.Do you have something you would like to see inthe next issue of the FYI? Contact Samantha Most days you will see Paul picking up trash around hisSenger, Public Relations Specialist at (321) 433- neighborhood, keeping his community beau ful. You may8685 or [email protected] to submit ideas or even no ce him riding his bike around town picking up trashcomments. throughout the City. He has also been a dedicated par cipant of the Health First Mayor’s Fitness Challenge each year,Provost Park East Closure a ending all of the community events and logging in his fitness hours.In a joint effort between the City of Cocoa,Brevard County Parks and Recreation, and the Paul also a ends most community events and par cipates inNAACP Central Brevard Branch, Provost Park East any way he can along with his wife Kathy. The City of Cocoawill be undergoing safety and security thanks our great volunteers like Paul Kamus for his dedica onmaintenance renovations starting Monday, and commitment to the community.March 19th to Wednesday, May 23rd. During thisperiod the park will be closed for both general use Volunteers Neededas well as reserved use. The west fields willcontinue to operate under normal recreational The City of Cocoa is currently looking for great volunteers tohours and reservations. Due to the recreational assist the Cocoa Police Department and with Leisure Servicesneeds of the community impacted by the for special events. For more information visit,maintenance renovations, scheduling at www.cocoafl.org/volunteer to find out how you can getalternative City Parks will be accommodated. involved. Board Vacancies The City of Cocoa is looking for a few great people to fill our board vacancies. If you would like to participate in the affairs of your local government by serving on a city board or committee, please visit www.cocoafl.org/boards to fill out an application.

Cocoa’s 7 Community NewsletterCocoa’s Crime Rate is the Lowest in More Than Two DecadesFor the fourth me in five years the City of Cocoa’s crime rate on connec ng with the community through outreach andhas dropped significantly, improving the overall safety of community educa on. The Community Resource Unitci zens and visitors. The 2017 data just submi ed to the reached thousands of people through partnerships with localFlorida Department of Law schools, community events, andEnforcement’s (FDLE) annual community watch and crimeUniform Crime Report (UCR) preven on programs.indicates a 26.2% drop in the overall “I am proud of the fine work of ourcrime rate within the city during the Police Department and the way ourcalendar year 2017 compared to the residents have stepped up to take aprior year. Since 2012 reported data, stand against crime in thisthis is a 35% reduc on in the overall community. They are engaged andcrime rate, and is the city’s lowest take pride in their community andcrime rate in more than 20 years. won’t let crime be the standard,”“This is good news for the city and says Mayor Henry Parrish, III. “I andI’m proud of the men and women of City Council made a vow threethis agency who work diligently years ago during the Mayor’s Crimeevery day to make Cocoa a safer community,” said Chief Mike Awareness and Preven on Summit to address the strategicCantaloupe. issue of crime in our community by reducing the crime rate byIn 2017, the department con nued to place a high priority 50% by the year 2020. We are well on the way to achieving that goal.”Community J u l y4 t h Watch Meetings Celebration at Riverfront ParkThe Cocoa Police Departmenthosts Community WatchMeetings throughout theCocoa Community. If you areinterested in having Cocoa PDcome out to yourneighborhood, please contactOfficer Hattaway [email protected].

8Of f icerand Employee of the Year More than a dozen people were recognized for outstanding public service to the citizens of Cocoa and the Cocoa Police Department in a special awards ceremony held by Cocoa PD. Chief Mike Cantaloupe and members of the police department command staff, along with members of council and city leadership awarded Officer of the Year to Detective Debra Titkanich for her tireless and dedicated work seeking justice for victims of child abuse and sex crimes. The Employee of the Year award was presented to Charlene Jenkins-Catechis. Catehis is described as a true professional who keeps the department running “on all cylinders”. For more information on this event and the honorees, visit www.cocoapolice.com. Red Cross Volunteers and Cocoa Fire Install Smoke Alarms In March, Cocoa Firefighters worked with the local American Red Cross and volunteers to install hundreds of smoke alarms in homes in the Broadmoor Acres community of Cocoa as part of the American Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness Campaign. This included educating the community on the maintenance, testing and replacement information on the alarms, as well as reviewing fire safety education with the community. In 2014, the American Red Cross released the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign, a nationwide effort to combine new technology and innovation with old-fashioned neighbor-to-neighbor outreach that is aimed at saving lives, reducing injury, and cutting down on needless loss. The Red Cross combined historical data on fire incidents with demographic risk factors, like poverty, to map those neighborhoods at greatest risk and teamed up with local organizations to install the smoke alarms. \"A huge thanks to the Cocoa Fire Department for coming out and joining forces with us. I would say this was a great day! If you saw what I saw, I think you would agree that this community was in desperate need. I saw lots of children, elderly, those with functional needs, and others that may have challenges getting out of a burning home. That’s why we try to maximize the precious little warning time that folks will have in the event of a fire,\" said Mike McElrath, Disaster Program Manager for the American Red Cross, Florida's Space Coast Chapter - Central Florida Region. Seven times a day, someone dies in a home fire in the United States. Every 40 minutes, an injury from a fire is reported. Nearly 1,000 times every day, fire departments are called to home fires. For the past 20 years, these numbers have been relatively stagnant. By mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors, the American Red Cross and coalition partners will attack that stagnation. (American Red Cross Disaster Cycle Services Job Tools - September 2014) For more information on the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign, you can reach the Florida's Space Coast Chapter - Central Florida Region of the American Red Cross at (321) 261-1523.

Cocoa’s 9U ti li tie s Community Newsletter News and EventsCocoa Utilities Sprinkler Spruce Up - Know Your Days!Newsletter You remembered to set your clocksThe Cocoa Utilities forward for DaylightDepartment also puts out a Saving Time, but didquarterly newsletter with the you remember tolatest news from the Utilities reset your irrigationDepartment as well controller? Marchconservation tips and tricks to 11th not only markedhelp you conserve water and the beginning ofsave money. To view the Daylight Saving Time,quarterly Utilities Newsletter, but also the beginningvisit www.cocoafl.org/utilities of the spring andnews. summer irrigation schedule restricting irrigation to twice a week. The restrictions are set by theCocoa’s St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD).Conservation/Public Relations Setting the correct irrigation days is just the beginning when it comes to gettingOfficer your yard ready for spring. The next step is to give your sprinkler system a check-up to make sure the water you are using is getting to your plants.The City of Cocoa’sConserva on/Public Rela ons  Check your irrigation system for broken or misdirected sprinklers.Officer is here for you. Call or Watering the road and sidewalk won’t make your yard greener, it onlye-mail any me for wastes water. Sprinklers directed towards driveways, streets, orinforma on on Cocoa’s sidewalks send water down the stormdrains and into local rivers, notconserva on efforts, special onto your lawn.conserva on programs oropportuni es, and to arrange  Know how much water your plants require. Group plants with likea tour or educa onal watering needs and include them in the same zone. You can significantlypresenta on for your local reduce how much water you need in your yard by increasing plant bedsschool, civic group or and reducing turf areas. If you include native plants and ground covers inhomeowner ’s associa on. your landscape, you may be able to completely eliminate the need forCall Don Downs at (321) 433- supplemental irrigation.8705 or e-mail atddowns@cocoafl.org.  Too much water is as bad as too little. Over watering drowns plantings, causes shallow root systems, and introduces disease and fungus to your lawn. To learn more about the irrigation restrictions and how to reduce your outside water use call (321) 433-8705 or visit www.cocoafl.org/conservation. You could be losing up to 25,000 gallons of water and more than $90 over a six-month irrigation season! Visit https://www.epa.gov/watersense/watering-tips for more water saving ideas.

Cocoa’s10Hometown This feature of the FYI will highlight some of Cocoa’s HometownAHEmRy DEuSnegan TeamHeroes. Thoseindividualsorgroupsinourcommunitythatgoabove and beyond to make our community great. If you know someone in our community that deserves to be highlighted, please contact Samantha Senger at ssenger@cocoafl.org.City of Cocoa Employee, Amy Dunegan recognized for saving young child A city employee was recognized for child out of the car and family City of Cocoa Customer Serviceher good deed in saving a 3-year-old members nearby ran over to thank her employee, Amy Dunegan waschild from wandering into traffic. On for saving the boy. “I’m a true believer recognized for her good deed inMarch 30th, Amy Dunegan, Customer that God places you where you are saving a young child on her wayService Representa ve for the City of meant to be some mes,” Dunegan to work at the end of March.Cocoa was on her way to work and said. “What if I wasn’t there? That’s Major John Hankins awardedsaw a 3-year-old boy on the edge of the scary part.” Dunegan and District 2the road in the 1900 block of Michigan Councilwoman Brenda WarnerAvenue. As others drove by, Dunegan Patrol officers later learned the child was on hand to celebrate Amywaited to see if an adult was nearby. slipped out of his home while the and her act of kindness.When she saw no one else near the family was sleeping. The child’schild, she stopped her car, got out and mother woke up around 7:30ampicked the boy up. Dunegan tried to Friday and found the front door widetalk to the toddler to find out where open and the boy was missing. Shehe might live. She guessed he likely immediately called 9-1-1 to report herlived in a nearby apartment complex child missing. The Florida Departmentso she put the boy in her car and drove of Children and Families has beentowards the apartments. As soon as made aware of the incident. The childshe pulled in she saw several police was returned to the mother withoutcars in the area. Dunegan asked the further incident. Major John Hankinsofficers if they were searching for a presented Dunegan with a Cer ficatesmall child and they confirmed they of Apprecia on for her efforts andwere. Dunegan immediately got the thanked her for her good deed.AARP Senior Community Service Employment ProgramThe City of Cocoa has partnered with the American Associa on of Re red Persons (AARP) for their Senior Community ServiceEmployment Program. This program was developed with a grant from the Department of Labor to provide useful, part- me,temporary, and community service to host agencies. This program assists the par cipants in upda ng and developing useful skillsto obtain unsubsidized employment and assists the host agencies by providing a valuable source of trained mature workers. TheCity is currently seeking par cipants for this program. Par cipants must be over 55 years of age, financially qualified (low incomeor no-income), unemployed and interested in be ering their current employment circumstances. Par cipants also receive a skillsassessment and job training such as resume wri ng and networking opportuni es. For more informa on on the program and howyou can par cipate, contact Kathy Watson at (321) 394-0580 or e-mail [email protected].

Upcoming Special Events Cocoa’sCommunity Newsletter 11 April May City MeetingsApril 14, 2018, 8a-12p; Trash Bash 2018; May 11-12, 2018, 8a-2p; Summer April 17, 2018, 6p; District 1 Town HallCocoa and the Cocoa Civic Center - As part Fundraising Garage Sale; Cocoa Civic Meeting; Moore Center, 307 Blake Ave. Center - Come out to browse items at aof the Great American Cleanup, KBB’s Trash deal to raise funds for the City of Cocoa’s April 24, 2018, 6p; Cocoa City CouncilBash partners each year with local cities to United Way Campaign. Table rentals Meeting; Council Chambers, 65 Stone St.help organize volunteers and remove trash available and donations being accepted.from their areas. To get involved with Cocoa's For more information, contact (321) 433- May 8, 2018, 6p; Cocoa City Councilclean-up, contact NeoDasha Harris at (321) 8685 or e-mail [email protected]. Meeting; Council Chambers, 65 Stone St.635-7702 or e-mail her [email protected]. Help us get the most May 12-13, 2018, 10a-4p; Summer Art May 22, 2018, 6p; Cocoa City Councilvolunteers and collect the most trash in the and Craft Fair; Cocoa Village - Two days of Meeting; Council Chambers, 65 Stone St.county! #TeamCocoa fabulous arts and crafts in the streets of Historic Cocoa Village! Street June 12, 2018, 6p; Cocoa City CouncilApril 14, 2018, 12-3p; Central Florida entertainment, kid & pet friendly, fantastic Meeting; Council Chambers, 65 Stone St.Spring Car Show; Cocoa Village - Car show in food, beer garden, over 200 art & craft vendors sponsored by Melbourne BMW June 19, 2018, 6p; District 2 Town Hallthe streets of downtown Cocoa Village. and Wuestoff Health Services. For more Meeting; Cocoa Boys & Girls Club, 814Prizes awarded and sales in the stores. For info, visit www.visitcocoavillage.com or Dixon Blvd.more information, contact the Historic Cocoa call (321) 631-9075.Village Association at (321) 631-9075 or visit June 26, 2018, 6p; Cocoa City Councilwww.visitcocoavillage.com. May 28, 2018, 5:45p; Memorial Day Meeting; Council Chambers, 65 Stone St. Tribute; Riverfront Park - Tribute to honorApril 15, 2018, 11a-3p; Annual Day with our fallen Veterans and parade. For more HistoricYour Dog; Riverfront Park - Come out and Eventinfo, visit www.CocoaFL.org or call (321) Cocoa Village Playhousespend a Day with your dog in the park! Enjoy 639-3500.Tricks & Games for Dogs & People! Scent April 27-May 13, 2018; Monty Pyhton’sWork, Rally, Agility, FASTCAT! Food & Drinks, Sponsorships Spamalot; A New Musical “Lovingly”Raffle Basket, DJ & Music, Breed Rescue ripped off from the motion picture “MontyGroups! Meet the Breeds Presentation by the Are you looking for a Python and the Holy Grail”.Brevard Kenel Club. For more information, unique way to advertise yourcontact (321) 305-4584 or visit us on business to thousands of event May 17, 2018; Movie Sing Along: MammaFacebook at Tails at the Barkery. attendees? The Leisure Services division has Mia! - Get ready for a night of sing along several sponsorship opportunities. For info fun with the 10th anniversary celebrationApril 27, 2018, 5-8p; Fiesta Brevard; CocoaFl.org/sponsor or call (321) 639-3500. screening of the 2008 hit movie “MammaRiverfront Park - Sponsored by the Non- Mia” and enter our “Welcome to the 70s” Farmers Costume Contest! Thats right! Dress upProfit Task Force Committee of the Cocoa Market and come ready to sing with us!Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce, over30 organizations that serve children, families Every Thursday at Myrt Tharpe May 25-27, 2018; Magic Tree House:and seniors, and those that care for animals Square Gazebo in Cocoa Village, 10a-3p. Pirates Past Noon - Stars of Tomorrowand promote community service are special performance.scheduled to participate. Featuring liveentertainment, the annual Fiesta Hat Parade June 1-3, 2018; Dreamworks’and contest, and a selection of food and Madagascar Jr. - Stars of Tomorrow specialbeverages. For more information contact performance.(321) 459-2200 or visit www.cocoabeachchamber.com. For info on these great shows and many more, visit www.cocoavillageplayhouse.com.April 28, 2018, 10a-11p; Relay for Life;Riverfront Park - American Cancer Society’sAnnual Relay for Life relay walk to raise fundsand awareness for the cancer research. Formore information call (321) 473-9290 or visithttps://www.relayforlife.org/centralflorida.

City of Cocoa65 Stone StreetCocoa, FL 32922Return Service RequestedStay connected with the City of Cocoa, www.CocoaFL.org,City Council and City Hall Contact InformationCity Manager, John A. Titkanich, Jr., AICP, ICMA-CM Cocoa City Council meets on the second and fourth(321) 433-8737 Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at City Hall located at 65 Stone Street.General Information(321) 433-8800 From left to right: Councilman ClarenceWater Bill Payments Whipple, Jr., District 1,(321) 433-8400 Phone: (321) 474-4923; e- mail: [email protected] Permits/Code Issues/Business Licenses(321) 433-8500 Councilwoman Brenda Warner, District 2, Phone: (321) 328-7411; e-mail:City Clerk [email protected](321) 433-8480 Mayor Henry U. Parrish III (seated), Phone: (321)Public Works/Pot Holes/Garbage Pick-up/Parks/ 302-4017; e-mail: [email protected](321) 433-8770 Deputy Mayor Don Boisvert, District 3, Phone: (321) 403-9173; e-mail: [email protected] Services/Civic Center/Porcher House/SpecialEvents Councilwoman Jeri Blanco, District 4, Phone:(321) 639-3500 (321) 604-1879; e-mail: [email protected] Openings/Human Resources(321) 433-8440Economic Development/Business Start-up Information(321) 433-8577