4th Quarter 2018 FYI Newsletter

Cocoa’s 4th Quarter 2018 Community Newsletter Issue 132 Notable Capital Projects Fiske Blvd. Dr. Joe Lee Smith Annual Street Waterfront HurricaneImprovements Community Center Repaving Restoration $400,000 $2.1 million $3.1 million $3.5 millionFiscal Year 2019 Budget ApprovedCity Council Approves the budget including notable Capital ProjectsOn September 13, 2018, Cocoa City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2019 (October Inside This Issue1, 2018 through September 30, 2019) budget. The budget process began in March2018 with distribution of historical data and forms to all Department Directors. 2 FL City Gvnt Each department formulated budgets, including maintenance and operating Weekexpenses, operating initiatives, and capital project requests. Then each Directormet with the City Manager to review budget priorities and available funding. Public 4 Business Budget Priorities Workshops with City Council were also held and allowed citizens Spotlightthe opportunity to submit input on the upcoming budget. The final budget wasthen presented to City Council in two public hearings. The budget for the fiscal year 6 Volunteer 2019 General Fund is $43,230,511 compared to the fiscal year 2018 General Fund SpotlightBudget of $38,007,771, keeping in mind as indicated in the above graphic, the FY19notable capital projects total approximately $9.1 million. For more information on 8 Cocoa Gives the budget, visit our website at www.CocoaFL.org/budget. BackRevenues: Where does the money come from? Expenses: Where does the money go? 9 Utilities NewsFines & Forfeitures 0% Misc. 2% 11 Upcoming Intergovernmental 5% Special Events Other Permits Capital Other & Fees 8% 4% 19%Other Taxes Salaries & BenefitsSources 19% 54%39% Operating Charges for 23% Service 27%

2 City of Cocoa to Celebrate Florida City Government Week Cities around the state of Florida will celebrate, showcase and engage citizens in the work of municipal government The City of Cocoa will be Open House once again, prior to participating once again in Florida the October 24, 2018 Cocoa City City Government Week, October Council meeting. The Open House 22-28, 2018. This event, held will be from 4-6pm at Cocoa City annually in October, is an Hall on the first floor. Each opportunity for cities to celebrate, department will have a table, showcase and engage citizens in display and staff member available the work of municipal government. to interact and engage with our It is a time for municipalities to residents. We will have provide and foster civic education, promotional giveaways and city collaboration, volunteerism and information. more. On Saturday, October 27, 2018 we In 2017, the City held an Open will also host a Touch-a-truck event House event prior to a City Council at the Fall Festival in Cocoa Village meeting where residents were able from 3-7pm. There will be various to meet with the various city trucks on site for kids to view Departments and learn about the and climb into. We will have services they provide to residents. information on how these trucks Residents were also given the are used in the city. opportunity to use their creativity For more information on Florida by drawing their favorite aspects of City Government Week, visitUpcoming Cocoaourgreatcommunity. www.FLCityWeek.com or follow us This year, we will be hosting an on Facebook and Twitter @CityofCocoa. 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 3Ne w Hurricane V ideo sCommunity Newsletter New hurricane videos released with helpful tipsHURRICANE TIP The City of Cocoa has released a series of hurricane p videos as part of an educa onal hurricane preparedness campaign. Each video was createdThursday based on hot topics following Hurricane Irma, topics that had the most ques ons or discussion during the last storm season. The five videos coverVisit the City of Cocoa’s website at topics such as debris cleanup and preparedness, preparing to be withoutwww.CocoaFL.org/hurricane for the u li es following a storm, keeping the roadways clear following a storm,latest hurricane preparedness ps. turning off your water to your home and dock when you evacuate, and taking down your shu ers following a storm. You can visit the City of Cocoa’s website, www.CocoaFL.org/hurricane for informa on you need before, during and a er a storm, as well as links to these preparedness videos. The videos are also available on the City of Cocoa, Florida’s YouTube channel.Finance Department Awarded Certificate of Achievement On September 14, 2018, for the second year in a row, the Government Finance Officers Associa on of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the City of Cocoa the Cer ficate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Repor ng for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Cer ficate of Achievement is the highest form of recogni on in the area of governmental accoun ng and financial repor ng, and its a ainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The CAFR has been judged by an impar al panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstra ng a construc ve “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and mo vate poten al users and user groups to read the CAFR. This document, which isrequired to be produced by the state, offers our residents a transparent look into the financial statements produced by the Cityof Cocoa. An extensive list of items are reviewed and met in order to qualify for this award each year.The Government Finance Officers Associa on is a major professional associa on servicing the needs of nearly 19,000appointed and elected local, state, and provincial-level government officials and other finance prac oners.“The City is very pleased to have obtained the Cer ficate for Excellence in Financial Repor ng from GFOA for the second year.Achievement of this award demonstrates its commitment to high quality financial repor ng and transparency. Thanks areextended to the dedicated staff who made this award possible,” said Cocoa's Finance Director, Rebecca Bowman. To view theCAFR, visit our website at www.CocoaFL.org/174/Finance.

4Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 24th BusinessSpotlightDon’t forget to Shop Small on Saturday, Cutting Edge Machine & Fabrication, LLCNovember 24th. Started by American Express in2010, this promo on helps communi es grow by The City of Cocoa is proud to welcome a new smallencouraging consumers to shop their local small manufacturing business, Cu ng Edge Machine &businesses on Small Business Saturday. In 2011, Fabrica on, LLC. Cu ng Edge is a new startup founded bythe U.S. Senate passed a resolu on in support of Mar n Van Buren, a 2002 University of Florida Mechanicalthe day a er Black Friday, a typically busy Engineering graduate.shopping day a er Thanksgiving. So help ussupport our local businesses by shopping small Cu ng Edge Machine & Fabrica on offers a full line ofthis November 24th. machining and fabrica on services including, mechanical design, part design services, rapid prototyping abili es,Visit www.choosecocoa.org/bizspotlight to see machining, welding, sheet metal fabrica on, CNC plasmathe spotlighted business of the quarter. The cu ng, finishing, product assembly and kni ng, and has aOffice of Economic Development features a Mechanical Engineer on staff.n 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.Addi onally, the Office of Economic Development Cu ng Edge offers a commitment to quality that ishas implemented a new online Business designed to comply with their customers requirements.Directory. The directory is opt-in only and, They are consistently able to provide quality through thetherefore, does not account for all businesses use of first ar cle inspec ons of every manufacturinglocated in the city. You can view the Business process and in-process inspec ons using calibratedDirectory at www.choosecocoa.org/bizdirectory. measuring equipment.As always you can read all of the latest economicdevelopment news and info by visi ng “Engineering and Manufacturing have always beenwww.choosecocoa.org. passions of mine, which is why I created Cu ng Edge Machine & Fabrica on. I promise to carry that same passion and excitement through to our customer’s projects every day,” stated Van Buren. Van Buren selected the City of Cocoa for his business opera ons due to Cocoa’s ease of access to major transporta on routes, availability of skilled labor, and proximity to regional industries in need of his services. Cu ng Edge Machine & Fabrica on, LLC is located at 534 St. Johns Street, Bldg. C, the site of the former Paragon Plas cs opera on. For more informa on on this new business, visit their website at www.cu ngedgemnf.com or call (321) 626- 0588. We are excited to welcome Cu ng Edge Machine & Fabrica on, LLC to Cocoa!

Alex Goins Council 5 Cocoa’sDistrict 1 District 4I am a Husband (Phylicia Goins), Father (Jaida Jeri Blanco12, Jacquez 20), Son (James & Betty Goins),Employee (14 years ABC Landclearing & Jeri Blanco has been a resident of Cocoa inDevelopment, Friends of Children and District 4 since 2005 and ran for District 4Families DCF). I believe my experience in the Council seat in 2010. She is a former memberconstruction field, community organizations, of the US 1 RDA from 2007 till hermentoring our youth and being a active member of several appointment to City Council in 2016. She's theboards/committees has prepared me to be a asset to the Citizens City of Cocoa Board member for the Space Coastof Cocoa. Boards and committees: Board of Adjustments, TPO, Board member of Economic Development Commission andTourism Development Council of Brevard, Brevard County Youth board liaison for the City of Cocoa Planning and Zoning. She hasFootball and Cheerleading, NAACP. Endorsements: AFL-CIO, dedicated herself to serving the citizens of District 4 and the CityLabor National Union of America, Coastal Florida Police of Cocoa.Benevolent Association, Rachad Wilson (CHS Principal).Laura Houston Lorraine KossOccupation: Retired Customer Service Lorraine Koss has 30-years' experience inRepresentative. Education: Two AA degrees public service leadership. She will helpfrom Eastern Florida State College; currently Cocoa reach its full potential through smartenrolled at Bethune Cookman University growth that builds on our strengths. Sincepursing a degree in Accounting. EXPERIENCE: A community moving to Cocoa to marry a Brevard native, she has served:advocate, gathered signature on petitions to address issues that Founder/Chair of Cocoa's Sustainability Advisory Committee,elected officials and others refused to address, march for a cause. First Chair Citizen Oversight Committee for the Indian RiverCurrently the vice-chair person for the Cocoa U.S. 1 CRA, former Lagoon, Past Chair of Cocoa's Utilities Advisory Board, OrganizerBoard member for the non-profit Housing for the Homeless. of the FL SUN Space Coast Solar Co-op. Lorraine was formerlyPRIORITIES: The city's infrastructure, keep taxes low, re-build the Deputy Director for the US Water Alliance. She is the proudHistoric Joe Lee Smith Center at its current location, bond with Military Mom of two sons and has a master's in Environmentalthe citizens, clean up our waterways, especially the Indian River Management from Duke University.Lagoon.2018 City of Cocoa Mayor & Council ElectionsLarry Sinclair Cocoa Mayor Jake Williams, Jr. Larry Sinclair 57 yrs Clarence Whipple, Jr. old founder of Broadmoor Acres I am a resident of the Community City of Cocoa and Restoration & have lived in District Preservation Inc. #1 for 67 years, married to my beautiful wife Sally for 50 years and counting. We have two wonderful daughters and a host of grand and great grandchildren. As the future Mayor of this city, I will make informed decisions on the behalf of our citizens to move our city forward in positive ways. I vow to support first responders, safe schools, safe neighborhoods, local businesses, smart growth, and to lead with high ethical standards and promote transparency in governing.

we6 our volunteers Cocoa’s Community VolunteerSpotlightNewsletter Subscribe Today Charles McGrath - Volunteer CopStay up to date on all of the latest news and Charles McGrath has been a Volunteer Cop with the Cocoahappenings within the City of Cocoa by Police Department for 7 years. Many days you can find himsubscribing to Cocoa’s Community Newsletter, helping kids to school as a Crossing Guard, which he has beenthe FYI. If you are a Cocoa resident, you can have doing with the City of Cocoa for over 6 years.the FYI mailed directly to your house, free ofcharge by contacting the Public Relations The Volunteer Ci zens Observer Program (VCOPs) began in 1999Specialist to register. The FYI can also be sent to to enhance the police department's delivery of services byyour e-mail or found online. Visit allowing enthusias c, dependable, commi ed people to workwww.cocoafl.org/fyi to find out how to subscribe alongside CPD officers.and to view previous versions of the newsletter. Before he became a volunteer with the Cocoa PoliceDo you have something you would like to see in Department, McGrath was o en seen at special events in thethe next issue of the FYI? Contact Samantha City of Cocoa. McGrath is also known as Parkchester SantaSenger, Public Relations Specialist at (321) 433- because of his many years as playing Santa Claus for children in8685 or [email protected] to submit ideas or the community over the holiday season.comments. McGrath is well known for his many charitable endeavours inSuccessful FD 9/11 Stair Climb Held the Cocoa community. He is passionate about the community he lives and works in. The City of Cocoa is lucky to have such aThe Cocoa Fire Department held it’s 3rd Annual dedicated and passionate volunteer.9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event on Saturday,September 15, 2018 at Dick Blake Stadium at “Charles goes above and beyond with service for the ci zens ofCocoa High School. This annual fundraising event Cocoa and he’s a tremendous help at the Cocoa Policeis held in honor of those individuals that lost their Department,” said Ralph Perrone, Sr., Auxiliary Corporal, Cocoalives on September 11, 2001 during the terrorist Police Department.attacks. More than 200 people came out to climbthe stairs at the stadium. Volunteers Needed The City of Cocoa is currently looking for great volunteers to assist the Cocoa Police Department and with Leisure Services for special events. For more information visit, www.cocoafl.org/volunteer to find out how you can get 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 PD to Host Space Coast’s First Police K9 CompetitionPolice canine teams from around Central Florida and the K9 teams receive the most amount of training of all thestate will meet for the first me in Central Florida for a disciplines in police patrol work. The basic patrol caninefriendly compe on in October. The Inaugural Space Coast school is 480 hours. This is where the teams learn obediencePolice K9 Compe on will be held at Cocoa High School control, apprehension work and suspect search skills. TheStadium, 2001 Tiger Trail, on Saturday, October 13th from 1 canine team may also receive an addi onal 160 hours, atp.m. un l about 7 p.m. The event's main sponsor is the minimum, for detec on training. This is where the dog isBrevard Kennel Club. trained to iden fy and locateThe compe on will offer a the odors of illegal drugs,rare opportunity for the public explosive and/or cadavers.to see police canine teams in “We are so excited to beac on as they navigate 12 sponsoring this event for theobstacles that simulate a Space Coast,” said Brendavariety of disciplines including Warner, a member of thescent detec on, hurdles, Brevard Kennel Club. “It isjumping through windows, amazing to see what thesetunnels, and more. For patrol police dogs can do. I'mdogs, a “Hard Dog and Fast confident the people whoDog” compe on will test the come to this event will have adog's speed and new apprecia on for howapprehension skills. “What we much these canines contributeare hoping to do is showcase to the job and the safety of ourthe excep onal skills, incredible discipline and the unique police officers and the communi es they serve.”bonds these dogs and their handlers have that many ci zens The event will also offer a unique vendor expo, food andwould never get a chance to otherwise see,” said Officer beverages for purchase, raffle prizes, and a special non-Chris Ha away who is coordina ng the event in partnership compe ve K9 demonstra on. Money raised from the salewith Cocoa High School and the main sponsor, Brevard of t-shirts and raffle ckets will benefit Cocoa CommunityKennel Club. “The event is free for the public to come watch. First, a non-profit suppor ng all the youth and communityIt's going to be a fun me and we hope everyone comes out outreach programs of the Cocoa Police Department. To learnto see us.” more go to the event website at www.spacecoastpolicek9coCommunity V - C o p s Watch Meetingsmpe on.com. Needed The Cocoa Police Department is recruiting applicants for its Volunteer Citizens on Patrol, V-Cop program. The Cocoa Police Department is looking for anyone interested in helping the community through an active role within the police department. Volunteers are needed to assist with road patrols which may include traffic control, house checks, parking enforcement, special events, minor vehicle crashes and other patrol related functions to assist road officers. There are also opportunities to gain experience by assisting with clerical work, lobby reception, fingerprinting, logistical support for crime scenes, assistance with code enforcement and other community relations functions. \"Our volunteers are the eyes and ears for the police department,\" said Chief Mike Cantaloupe. \"It is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community and to make a positive difference.\" Anyone interested in participating in the program should contact Auxiliary Corporal Ralph Perrone at 321-403-7173 or email [email protected]

C8 ocoa Gives BackThe City of Cocoa is dedicated to the residents of our communityand strives to give back. Each year, the City par cipates in orhosts a number of fundraising events. Over the next threemonths, the City has several fundraisers including the Cocoa FirePink Shirt Sale for Breast Cancer Awareness, the Cocoa/Rockledge Food Drive for the Central Brevard Sharing Center, theCocoa Fire Department Turkey Drive and the Cocoa PoliceDepartment Toy Drive. Here is how you can par cipate andhelp:Cocoa Fire Pink Shirt Sale The Cocoa Fire Department will be selling pink Cocoa Fire Department Shirts for the month of October at Fire Station 1 (1740Dixon Blvd.) and Cocoa City Hall, City Clerk’s Office (65 Stone St.) for $15.00 each. Proceeds benefit a local breast cancercharity. To buy online, visit https://squareup.com/store/cocoa-firefighters.Cocoa/Rockledge Food Drive The City of Cocoa will once again team up with the City of Rockledge to collect food items for theCentral Brevard Sharing Center. This is a friendly compe on between neighboring ci es to supportthis fantas c local non-profit organiza on that helps so many in our community who are struggling toobtain life’s most basic needs. The Cocoa Food Drive will be held through December 14th with drop-off points at all City buildings including City Hall, the Police Sta on and all three Fire Sta ons. Formore informa on, visit www.CocoaFL.org/FoodDrive.Cocoa Fire Turkey Drive The Cocoa Fire Department is once again collec ng frozen turkeys and dona ons during the month of November to distribute to families in need this holiday season. Cocoa FD collects names of over 100 local families that are in need over the Thanksgiving holiday and distributes a full meal prior to the holiday. You can drop your dona on of a frozen turkey or cash dona on to Fire Sta on 1 (1740 Dixon Blvd.) through November 16th. You can also visit Fire Sta on 1 to sign up to receive a turkey dinner that will be distributed on Monday, November 19th from 1-5pm at Fire Sta on 1.Cocoa Police Toy Drive The Cocoa Police Department will once again be hos ng their annual Toy Drive to provideholiday gi s for children in need in our community, ages newborn to 13 years old.Families who wish to sign up may do so beginning Monday, October 15th at Cocoa CityHall in the City Clerk’s Office. Sign-ups will be between the hours of 9am-4pm, Mondaythrough Friday only. Deadline to sign-up is November 16, 2018. This is for Cocoaresidents ONLY. You can donate to the Toy Drive beginning Thanksgiving Day at 5pm at theCocoa Walmart and then a er that at any City of Cocoa building

Cocoa’s 9U ti li tie s Community Newsletter News and EventsCocoa Utilities Cocoa Utilities is Now on Facebook, Like Us! Newsletter The City of Cocoa Utilities Department has created aThe Cocoa Utilities Facebook page to stay more connected with residentsDepartment also puts out a and customers. Visit us on Facebook @CocoaUtilities toquarterly newsletter with the learn more about the Utilities Department and learnlatest news from the Utilities about new projects, conservation efforts and tips, andDepartment as well the latest information on service repairs. The Cocoaconservation tips and tricks to Utilities Department also provides information throughhelp you conserve water and the City’s Facebook page @CityofCocoa and throughsave money. To view the our websites, www.CocoaFL.org and www.CocoaWaterWorks.com. As always,quarterly Utilities Newsletter, the Cocoa Utilities Department is committed to providing clean, fresh drinkingvisit www.cocoafl.org/utilities water to all of our customers and strives to provide the most accuratenews. communication to our customers.Cocoa’s Fire Hydrant Maintenance and Information Conservation/Public Relations The City of Cocoa has 6,700 fire hydrants in the entireOfficer Cocoa system that are routinely maintained by the Cocoa Utilities Department. However, it is importantThe City of Cocoa’s that if any of our customers notice a hydrant that isConserva on/Public Rela ons broken, tipped over, or somehow not functional, thatOfficer is here for you. Call or they please report it to the Customer Service line ate-mail any me for (321) 433-8400 or [email protected] on on Cocoa’s These hydrants are important for the safety of ourconserva on efforts, special homes and buildings. We need your help in reportingconserva on programs or to keep our community safe.opportuni es, and to arrangea tour or educa onal Ever wonder why different fire hydrant tops havepresenta on for your local certain colors? When there is a fire, the fireschool, civic group or department connects a hose to a fire hydrant and uses water from the hydranthomeowner ’s associa on. to put out the fire. Water is our most abundant and least expensive fire fightingCall Don Downs at (321) 433- agent. When a fire truck shows up to put out a fire, they must quickly determine8705 or e-mail at the best way to fight the fire.ddowns@cocoafl.org. Firefighters need to know how much water is available from the closest hydrant so they can select the appropriate size hose lines for the size and complexity of the fire. This information is known as \"available flow.\" The most efficient way to convey this important information is to paint the hydrant tops and caps using National Fire Protection Association Hydrant Color Codes. These colors provide a reasonably accurate picture as to how the hydrant should perform. Blue: 1,500 gallons per minute (gpm) or more; Green: 1,000-1,499 gpm; Orange: 500-999 gpm.

Cocoa’s10Hometown This feature of the FYI will highlight some of Cocoa’s Hometown Heroes. Those individuals or groups in our community that go above and beyond to make our community great. If you know someone in our community that deserves to be highlighted, please contactBHoEy Rs & GEirSl s Club of CocoaSamanthaSengeratssenger@cocoafl.org.Making a difference for the youth in the Cocoa community The Cocoa Boys and Girls is one of 30branches that are part of the Boysand Girls Clubs of Central Florida(BGCCF). This organiza on hashelped inspire hope andopportunity in those who need itmost - at-risk children in our localcommunity.The Boys and Girls Club of Brevardprovides a safe place to learn andgrow for over 400 children betweenthe ages of 6 and 18 in ourcommunity every year by offeringyouth development programs tomeet the diverse needs andinterests of their members.Seventy-three percent of familiesserved by the BGCCF havehousehold incomes of $30,000 orless and 60% of members live insingle-parent households.The mission of the Boys and GirlsClub is to inspire and enable allyoung people, especially those fromdisadvantaged circumstances, torealize their full poten al asproduc ve, responsible and caringci zens. Their core values include:Be Safe, Be Fun, Be a Team, Be Caringand Be Great!

Upcoming Special Events Cocoa’sCommunity Newsletter 11 November November/ DecemberNovember 3, 2018, 9a-12p; FEDS ofBrevard Buddy Walk; Riverfront Park - Join November 24, 2018, 5-9p; Shop SmallFEDS of Brevard for this family friendly Sip & Stroll; Cocoa Village - Enjoy a nice,event with activities in Riverfront Park. The relaxing evening stroll through Cocoaannual fundraiser will celebrate its 16th Village, stopping by some of our uniqueyear here in Cocoa! For more info, contact shops which will be open later just for theFamilies Exploring Down Syndrome at occasion. The admission price includes a(321) 453-1678. commemorative wine or beer glass and aNovember 9, 2018, 6-9p; 8th Annual shopping bag. For more information,Chili Cook-off; Riverfront Park - Cocoa contact the Historic Cocoa VillageVillage Chili cook-off event, a pet friendly, Association at (321) 631-9075 or visitfamily-friendly event featuring live music www.VisitCocoaVillage.com.and great food! Cash prizes. For more infovisit www.VisitCocoaVillage.com or call the November 25, 2018, 6a-1p; 47th AnnualHistoric Cocoa Village Association at (321) Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon; Cocoa Village and Riverfront Park -Event631-9075. Florida’s oldest marathon. We invite Sponsorships runners and walkers alike to experience one of the most beautiful USATF certified Historic waterfront courses on the east coast of Florida. Course starts and ends in Cocoa Cocoa Village Playhouse Village. For more information visit www.SpaceCoastMarathon.com or callNovember 16 - December 2; A (321) 751-8890.Christmas Story: The Musical; Based onthe movie classic. Set in the 1940s in the December 1-2, 2018, 10a-4p; HCVAfictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the Holiday Art and Craft Fair; Cocoa Village -musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parkerand his quest for the Holy Grail of Enjoy taking a nice, relaxing stroll throughChristmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder Cocoa Village and visit with hundreds of artcarbine-action 200-shot Range Model air and craft vendors and merchants. For morerifle. information, contact the Historic Cocoa Village Association at (321) 631-9075 or visitFor info on these great shows and many more, www.visitcocoavillage.com.visit www.cocoavillageplayhouse.com. December 8, 2018, 3-7p; Cocoa/Rock- ledge Candy Factory Holiday Parade and Festival; Riverfront Park, Cocoa and Rockledge - Community holiday parade beginning at Rockledge High School moving north through Cocoa Village and ending at Riverfront Park. Holiday festival in Riverfront Park following the parade with kids activities, entertainment and more. For more information, contact Leisure Services at (321) 639-3500x4 or visit www.CocoaFL.org.

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 Wednesday 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/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