April 2023 Titusville Talking Points

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CONTENTS... Looking east over the A. Max Brewer Bridge and the Indian River Lagoon at sunrise. Be sure to check out the City of Titusville website www.Titusville.com Watch city meetings and other programming Follow us on Social Media: on TitusvilleCityTV Spectrum Channel 498 | AT&T U-verse Channel 99 Talking Points Staff Jim Thomas Managing Editor Kurtis Korwan Shane Daily Wil Petty Layout / Design / Photojournalism On the Cover: The newly installed LED sign in front of City Hall.

Here are the Newest Updates for What’s Going On in Town PROJECTS 1 FEATURES 8 8 A Generational Business 12 Age of Aquarium Local family celebrates 50 years in Real Estate. Information about Brevard Zoo’s new venture. In the Spotlight 13 A Great Place to Visit 11 Titusville Councilwoman Dr. Sarah Stoeckel Titusville named a top destination by receives major local award. Family Destinations Guide MAIN STORY: Stoked and Smoked 9 New BBQ Restaurant set to bring a new kind of flavor to Titusville. GOVERNMENT 14 COMPLETED 19

Airport Stormwater Burger King A site plan has been approved for infrastructure improvements for A site plan has been approved to demolish the existing structure and TICO Airport Authority. construct a 3,117-square-foot building at 11 S. Washington Avenue. Apollo Gardens Caliber Carwash A site plan is under review for a 3,764-square-foot carwash on an outparcel at the St. Johns Plaza. Comfort Suites A site plan is under review for 84 multi-family units on Demaret Drive. Brooks Landing Site construction is underway for a 68,992-square-foot, 122-room hotel located on the southern end of Helen Hauser Boulevard. A final plat is being reviewed for 143 single-family homes north of Jay Jay Road. 1 Talking Points / April 2023

Culver’s Falcon’s Roost A site plan is under review for a 4,443-square-foot restaurant with drive- A preliminary plat/site plan is under review for 28 single-family homes thru at 2855 Cheney Highway. located north of Knox McRae Drive. Dark Storm Industries First Pentecostal Church A site plan is under review for a 24,000-square-foot manufacturing A site plan is under review for a 11,682-square-foot addition at 1010 facility at 1800 Armstrong Drive. Norwood Avenue. Brookshire Fox Hollow Several homes are under construction in the Brookshire subdivision, Site plans are under review for several multi-family quadraplexes on Fox located on Garden Street across from South Lake Elementary School. Hollow Drive. April 2023 \\ Talking Points 2

GenH2 Horizon at Sandpoint Site construction is underway for a 94,601-square-foot manufacturing Site and building plans are under review for redevelopment of the facility and 35,000 square feet of office space at 5200 S. Washington former Sandpoint Plaza at 300 N. Washington Avenue. The proposal Avenue. includes apartments, parking garage, and commercial/retail mixed use components. HABC Main Street Huntington Park A site plan is under review for 25 multi-family units at 1211 Main Street. A preliminary plat and site plan are under review for 86 single-family homes located west of S. Park Avenue. Hope Hammock Hydrosaurus Brewing Site construction is underway for 9 multi-family units at 550 S. Brown A site plan is under review for a 2,000-square-foot addition for a Avenue. brewery located at 502 Josephine Street. 3 Talking Points / April 2023

Independence Recycling Orange Plumbing A site plan is under review for a concrete recycling facility at 84 Golden A site plan is under review for a 17,371-square-foot industrial building Knights Blvd. with office space, located at 4125 South Street. Lake Fern Montessori Palmetto Ridge A site plan is under review for a 3,600-square-foot school addition at A site plan is under review for 36 condominium units located at 915 257 Aguinaldo Avenue. Sprout Lane. Oak Ridge Townhomes Pier 13 Coffee A preliminary plat/site plan is under review for 91 townhomes to be Site construction is underway for a 4,166-square-foot retail coffee shop located on the west side of Sisson Road, north of Timber Trace Lane. and a 1,180-square-foot roasting facility at 1391 N Washington Avenue. April 2023 \\ Talking Points 4

Renzetti SNJ Townhomes A site plan has been approved for a 11,756-square-foot manufacturing Site construction is underway for a 28 townhome complex located at facility addition at 8800 Grissom Parkway. the corner of East Whispering Hills Road and Elizabeth Avenue . Riverfront Center Tract E. South Lake Elementary A site plan is under review for a 16,000-square-foot office and 24,000 Site construction is underway for utility improvements, car-loop -square-foot warehouse to be located on Riverfront Center Boulevard. addition, and new portables at 3755 Garden Street. Riverwalk Apartments Space Coast Innovation Park Site construction is underway for a 210-unit apartment complex at 5305 A site plan is under review for three industrial buildings totaling 639,040 S. Washington Avenue. square feet, to be located on the west side of Space Coast Regional Airport, at the corner of Grissom Pkwy and Perimeter Road. 5 Talking Points / April 2023

Space Perspective Titusville Resort & Destination Site construction is nearing completion for a 49,000-square-foot A site plan is under review for a mixed-use development at 3550 S. manufacturing facility at 360 Golden Knights Blvd. Washington Avenue. Swan’s Storage Shores at Tranquility A site plan has been approved for 7,350 square feet of mini-storage, as Phase 1 - Site construction is underway for 99 single-family homes. well as outdoor RV storage at 3575 South Street. Phase 2 - A sketch plat is under review for 104 single-family homes. Phase 3 - A sketch plat is under review for 75 single-family homes. Titusville Assisted Living Facility Tropic Apartments A site plan is under review for a 96,894-square-foot assisted living A site plan is under review for 44 multi-family apartments to be located facility to be located along the west side of US1 just north of Silver at the southeast corner of S. Singleton Avenue and Tropic Street. Star Road. April 2023 \\ Talking Points 6

U-Haul Wawa A site plan is under review for a 16,157-square-foot warehouse and 44,238-square-foot self storage facility at 2060 Garden Street. Valentino’s Site construction is underway for a 6,119-square-foot convenience store/restaurant with gas pumps at 1245 Grumman Place. Verona A site plan is under review for a 2,700-square-foot restaurant 4244 S. Village A - A sketch plat is under review for 328 single-family homes. Washington Avenue. Village B - A final plat has been approved for 174 single-family homes. Village C - A sketch plat is under review for 537 single-family homes. VenPaca Cafe - Titus Landing Village D - Site construction is underway for 79 single-family homes. A new cafe located at Titus Landing is halfway complete with renovations. An offshoot from the VenPaca Food Truck, the cafe will offer a variety of Latin food choices. 7 Talking Points / April 2023

CENTURY 21 Flag Agency, Inc., is a real estate company Chad and Megan with a reputation for sharing personalized service and Conner, the current expertise with clients in the area. What may not be widely owners of Century known, however, is that this local firm has been family owned and 21 Flag Agency. operated for three generations. everything you could want in the area; you can fly in to the Orlando The company was founded in 1973 by Rex Conner, the grandfather airport and be here in an hour, or take a day trip and go to Miami. We’re of current owner Chad Conner. Rex earned his real estate license five miles from the beach, and a stones throw from Daytona and the while working in the U.S. Navy in Hollywood, Florida, before moving port, all without the traffic and hustle bustle of other cities.” to Titusville to work at another local brokerage. After leaving that company, he decided to open his own real estate business. Now with 50 years of experience in the real Left: Rex Conner, the founder of Century 21 Flag Agency Real Estate, and his wife Peggy. estate industry, the team Right: Their son Pat Conner and his wife Sheryl. at Century 21 Flag Agency has a deep understanding Pat Conner, son of Rex, and his wife Sheryl moved to Titusville in of the local market and has 1976, where they worked at the Kennedy Space Center. In 1978, Pat a passion for serving their earned his broker’s license and began to practice real estate. In 1991, local community. Rex decided to retire, selling the company to his son. Pat became well known around town, often appearing in local parades, participating in “One of the things that’s community events, and as a member of many committees throughout just amazing is how many Brevard County. customers we work with today whose parents and In 2004, Chad Conner graduated from Astronaut High School and grandparents we worked began working in the office doing clerical work for his father. Over with as far back the time, Conner began tagging along with his father to appointments and seventies,” said Conner. client meetings where he began to develop a love for the real estate business. By 2009, Conner had graduated from the University of Central Pat Conner often appeared Florida and earned his broker’s license. in local parades, such as this one in Mims in the 1990s. After working in the area for many years, Conner decided to buy the family business in 2021. The CENTURY 21 Flag Agency, Inc. office at 840 Garden Street in Titusville. The Market Today April 2023 \\ Talking Points Today, the office is owned by Chad Conner and his wife Megan, and is home to 19 local agents. Chad also works with his sister, Ashley, who runs their property management department. Chad has previously focused on residential sales, which he says is exploding here in Titusville and is expanding his career into commercial real estate as a CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member). According to Conner, Titusville’s prime location and thriving space industry are huge assets for buyers and investors. “The Space Industry is bringing everybody,” says Conner. “Our local economy is great, and we have a wonderful location that is central to 8

Surfing UofCpuaiNsine ew Kind New BBQ seeks to offer a blending of Food, Faith, and Community. What usually comes to mind when you think of a BBQ restaurant typically revolves around wooden décor, steers, horns, pigs, willing to sit with him and let him pick their brains and learn the business etc — a certain kind of atmosphere that can be found in any side of things. For over a year he met with such business owners as Chris Conneen of Pizza Gallery in Melbourne; John Rivers from 4 Rivers BBQ establishment, anywhere in the country. That is about to change Smokehouse; and Joe Penovich of Grills in Port Canaveral. It was during when a new restaurant opens up this May, bringing with it a new genre a meeting with Joe that the idea started to take shape. of food called Coastal Barbecue. “Joe’s an awesome friend,” Brad said with a smile, “We were talking It’s called BB Rad’s Coastal BBQ, and its owners, Brad and Shelly Russel, one day and I said that phrase coastal barbecue, just kind of just are excited to bring this new creation to town. Brad, the Lead Pastor describing the interior, the design, the feel. And he was just like, ‘We of The Grove Church in Titusville, admits he’s not a chef or pitmaster got to go with that!’” of any kind. But he loves food, and he loves BBQ, and he and his wife And go with it, they did. Excited by creating a new genre of barbecue have a passion for creating spaces and atmospheres where people can that didn’t exist before, Brad set off to spend the next year formulating come together and fellowship in a meaningful way. Their journey to his business plan and seeking out investors to help him with his vision. becoming restaurateurs, however, was born out of a desire to give back Brad and Shelly weren’t going it alone. Along the way, they pulled in to the community. a few people with years of experience in the restaurant industry; close This new adventure started over three years ago when the couple friends they could lean on in this new adventure. visited Titusville High School just before their daughter began attending. “Rob Tadlock is my General Manager; been with me since June 2022. They met with the school’s principal, Jennifer Gonzalez, offering support Rob is one of my best friends and has been a part of the dreaming and prayer for the new school year. During their visit, she showed them stage with me for a while,” Brad explained. “He comes from restaurant around the school and they realized there were a lot of things that experience, but really, Rob is that guy that... he can do anything. [He] needed attention and assistance. Unfortunately, the answer to the can fix your car and change your water pump, mess with your electrical questions repeatedly turned out to be, “There’s no budget for that.” panel at your house. And he served with me at the Grove.” Realizing the problem wasn’t limited to THS, Brad and Shelly began “Josh Goodrich, my kitchen manager/chef, started Monday [April 3, praying for ways to contribute and help make a difference. 2023]... met him through the church.” “And I said, oh, well, we should start a business that the sole purpose According to Brad, Josh has extensive restaurant experience, having exists to give back to our community,” Brad said, sitting one busy Friday worked as a kitchen manager with Darden Restaurants running Longhorn morning on a wooden bench that will soon make up the dining room of Steak Houses. He then worked in Titusville at Durango’s before helping his restaurant. “That’s where this began.” to open Woody’s BBQ in Cocoa. Brad immediately began meeting with restaurant owners from “So Josh has tons of experience in restaurant management.” different backgrounds and different styles of food — anyone who was After another year of conceptualizing and securing investors, Brad set 9 Talking Points / April 2023

forth to find a location, eventually getting the former Viet River and Regarding the menu, Brad’s quick list of items included the standard Quam’s building across from Titusville High School, where this story fare, but also some interesting selections unique to this new experience. began — smack-dab in the middle of town. “So, like our coleslaw is called coastal slaw. It’s a mango-based “We secured the building in June [2022]. We spent from June to coleslaw, right? Cornbread has pineapple in it. Even our barbecue beans December doing the engineering, architecture permitting, we started have pineapple bits in them. Our chicken is a Baja citrus-marinated construction in December. So, we are moving pretty quick.” Brad chicken. The ribs, the brisket, the pork are going to be pretty traditional explained that while they had a general contractor to assist them barbecue, but there’s elements, little pieces added.” with permits and such, he and General Manager Rob opted to find and oversee subcontractors on their own, many of which stemmed from So what about the name? Simply put, it’s his name, Brad. But he didn’t relationships made through the church. want it to be obvious. After a motorcycle ride with some friends in the middle of the planning phase, one of his buddies told him he needed to Since December 2022, Brad and his team have invested countless put his name on it, because everybody else does it. hours and nearly $1.1 million into the project, with over $300,000 just in kitchen equipment and a state-of-the-art smoker. Tremendous “You know, you got Dustin’s, Woody’s, Sonny’s; Four Rivers is John work went into renovating the space, including structural, electrical, Rivers — that’s his last name. Everyone puts their name on barbecue for and plumbing. whatever reason.” He chuckled, “But I didn’t want to just call it Russel’s or Brad’s. And one of my nicknames is B-Rad, so, kind of playing on that “That whole kitchen, which is like 1500 square feet, we dug the floor I just added another B because it’s BBQ. So, BB Rad’s, it’s not obvious out, down to the dirt.” He exclaimed with a smirk as he reminisced it’s my name, but it’s catchy. about the hard work they’d put in so far. “So there’s not a pipe. There’s not a piece of plumbing, electrical, A/C that was in here. It’s all-new, Their special mission… even replacing the grease trap this week. So every single piece of the building is new as far as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. It’s been Back to their original intent for the business — to give back to the a massive, massive overhaul.” community — Brad explained that while this for-profit venture is totally and completely separate from The Grove, it has a mission to serve the BB Rad’s isn’t designed to be the typical barbecue place. Instead of the community just the same. To that end, Brad and Shelly are focused on ubiquitous theme of cows, pigs, and such, the ambiance will take you giving back. out to the sun and surf of the nearby seashore. “The goal — when we get to the point where we’re in the profitable “When you come in the front, you see this whole wall is a mural. state — is to just give it actually to our community,” Brad said of the Cory Scott’s doing that mural right now. It’s 80-something squares. Each charitable mission of the business. “We’ve got five areas that my wife square is different imagery of something to do with the coast, barbecue, and I are focusing on giving to every month: our public schools, our surfing, or skating.” Brad said with excitement. “You’re going to come youth sports, our nonprofit organizations like Beta [Pregnancy Center] in here, and you’re going to feel like you’re in a surf and skate kind of or veterans organizations, things like that. We want to give to missions art gallery.” — both local and foreign — that are Christ-centered. The fifth area is a thing called biblical entrepreneurs, where we raise up men and women Cory Scott sets his artistic hand to creating a BBQ- and Beach-themed mural for the who have a passion for entrepreneurship who incorporate their faith restaurant’s front area. into that, and provide seed money and mentor them.” From the colorful mural and skateboard wall to the booths The drive to give back is a central tenant to this venture, so much so manufactured to look like half-pipe skate ramps, the place will be fun that Brad isn’t making money off of it himself. “I’m not taking this as a and energetic — a sight to behold. full salary because I have a job. And that’s what will help us be able to do that generosity component.” As for the dining experience, Brad and his team are using the 4 Rivers approach to service, known as fast-casual. To keep the focus on giving, the mission statement is slated to be painted on the wall above the dining room, stating: We exist, honor “It’s like Chipotle or Panda Express, but with real fresh barbecue, God and impact our community with radical generosity, integrity, and smoked barbecue.” Brad explained, “You have a line, you have a glass an atmosphere of excellence. sneeze guard and you see all the food as you walk down. [The Server’s] going to be slicing brisket right in front of you…put it on your tray, pass The restaurant is beginning the hiring phase now and plans are to it down to the next person in line. You’re going to pick your sides. have everything and everyone in place by the end of May. As long as They’re going to dip your sides right in front of you. You’re going to everything stays on schedule and they can receive their Certificate of see all of it. When you get to the register, you get your drink and pay.” Occupancy from the City of Titusville, and the all-clear from the health department, they plan to have a soft opening — family and friends, There will also be a separate take-out counter and window on the and contractors — May 23 /24. Brad plans to be open for business south end of the establishment where patrons and delivery drivers such starting Saturday, May 27. The operating hours will be Monday through as Grub Hub will pick up orders. Only diners wishing to eat inside will Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The restaurant will be closed on Sundays, a enter the restaurant. plan Brad will not waver from. “It’s non-negotiable for me. I want my team to be able to go to church. And so, giving them that day of rest, honoring that day, is important.” For more information on the restaurant and its hiring process, go to www.bbrads.com, or find them on Facebook @bbradscoastalbbq. General Manager Rob Tadlock stacks wood in the entrance to the queue line. April 2023 \\ Talking Points 10

Below: Michelle Murrel presents Dr. Sarah Stoeckel with one of four 4 Under 40 awards. Sarah Stoeckel, Ph.D., Titusville City Councilwoman and Director of Institutional Effectiveness at Eastern Florida State College (EFSC), has been recognized by LEAD Brevard for her exceptional leadership skills by being awarded one of the prestigious 4 Under 40 awards for 2023. The award recognizes young professionals who’ve demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, innovation, and community involvement in Brevard County. The award ceremony was held on the evening of February 10 at the Melbourne Hilton. The event was attended by local business and community leaders, as well as several finalists. Other recipients of the 4 Under 40 that evening included: Jordin T. Chandler, Governmental Relations Consultant at Space Coast Strategy; Clinton Hatcher, Business Liaison at CareerSource Brevard; and Victoria Jones, Founder, President & CEO of Space Coast Black Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Stoeckel has distinguished herself in both her academic and public service life both at EFSC and on Titusville City Council, where she has been committed to promoting economic development, improving public safety, and supporting local businesses since entering office in 2016. As a City Councilwoman, Dr. Stoeckel has demonstrated Left to Right: Clinton Hatcher, Victoria Jones, Sarah Stoeckel and Jordin her commitment to public service and improving the lives of T. Chandler. her constituents. She has been instrumental in implementing policies that foster growth and innovation in the community. She 11 Talking Points / April 2023 also serves as the treasurer for the Space Coast League of Cities.

“Figure out what you are passionate about by figuring out Dive into Adventure: A New World- what breaks your heart most. Brainstorm ways that could Class Aquarium coming to the Port. help to stop the issue and then jump in,” wrote Dr. Stoeckel in her LEAD Brevard 4 Under 40 finalist submission. “Don’t be afraid. And if you are afraid, do it anyway. Fears prevent so many breakthrough moments.” Dr. Sarah Stoeckel is joined at the LEAD Brevard awards ceremony by The 14-acre Aquarium campus to be located at Port Canaveral. (Image provided Titusville Mayor Daniel E. Diesel. (Photo: Sarah Stoeckel) Cby Brevard Zoo) “I love being a part of a community entral Florida is set to welcome a new attraction in the form of that supports innovation and is full the Port Canaveral Aquarium, which will be constructed on a of life and energy that permeates 14-acre plot of land owned by Port Canaveral along the Banana River south of SR 528 near the Exploration Tower exit. Construction is throughout our county.” slated to begin by October 2024, and the first phase of the $100 million venture is expected to open in early 2027. In accepting the award, Stoeckel expressed her gratitude to LEAD Brevard for recognizing the hard work of young Brevard Zoo has already raised $55 million through its parent professionals in the area. She also emphasized the importance of organization, the East Coast Zoological Society, which has organized collaboration and community involvement in achieving success. the Our Legacy campaign to help fund the project. Concurrently, the Brevard County Commission approved a $5 million tourism-tax grant in “I am honored to receive this award and proud to be part of September 2022, adding to its previous grant of $10 million. a community that values innovation and leadership,” she said. “I believe that we can accomplish great things when we work Presently the project is in the design-engineering phase which is together, and I am committed to making a positive impact in expected to take a year to complete. Once constructed, the aquarium our community.” is expected to draw approximately 525,000 guests per year, helping to generate an economic impact of nearly $85.5 million for the local Sarah Stoeckel’s recognition as one of the 4 Under 40 leaders area. The aquarium is also expected to provide about 100 full-time jobs, in Brevard County is a testament to her exceptional leadership adding the nearly 140 full-time and 70 part-time employees already at skills, her commitment to public service, and her dedication to Brevard Zoo. making a positive impact in her community. She is an inspiration to young professionals and a shining example of what can be The aquarium will be focused on the natural waterways of the area, achieved through hard work, dedication, and a passion for including the Indian River Lagoon and the St. Johns River. It will feature making a difference. indoor and outdoor exhibits designed to immerse visitors “in the thrill of science, adventure, and exploration.” Additionally, the aquarium will offer a glimpse into the region’s history, including its space exploration ventures, sport fishing, shrimping industry, and beaches. One of the highlights of the Port Canaveral Aquarium will be its incorporation of the nearby Banana River, which will showcase dolphins and manatees in their natural habitats. “The Aquarium Project is one of the only projects proposed for the Indian River Lagoon that will be truly transformational. Building species recovery and habitat restoration capacity is an essential precursor to implementing the full-scale restoration work needed to recover this estuary of national significance,” said Duane De Freese, Ph.D., Executive Director, Indian River Lagoon Council and Indian River Lagoon National Estuary. The Our Legacy campaign seeks to raise funds from citizens and organizations to help fund the project and has a website, ourlegacycampaign.org, to provide information and a way to donate. However, the website also states that should the aquarium project not come to fruition, all donated funds will be directed to the East Coast Zoological Society of Florida’s greatest needs. April 2023 \\ Talking Points 12

Historic Preservation Titusville — Public Workshop A Top Destination!Historic Preservation PublicHHWoissttooerrdikcsbPhyroethspeervCHHaoiisttstyotieordiocnbfPyrBTetishoteeuarvCrsaidtvtyioiolnlfeBToitaursdville Did you know that the City of Titusville has a local Historic Thursday, May 18th Preservation Program? The Historic Preservation Board 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. will be holding a public workshop pertaining to making City CTohuunrcsdilaCyh, aMmaybe18rsth alterations to designated and contributing historic at City5:H30a—ll 8:30 p.m. A55v5e.SoaCutittCyhiCtyWouHanascllihl iCnhgatmobners Titusvilblueildhiansgsreancdenthtleypbroeceenss,nparmoceedduorense, aonfdtchoedetsotphat are 555 South Washington Ave family friennpdllayce StporainpgproBvreeathke dsueistatibnilaittyioonfsanbyyalFtearmatiiloyn to a Destinatiohnisstogruicider!eTsohuercoer.ganTizhaetioBno,awrdhicwhilils caolsmo pprriseesednt an Did you know that the City of Titusville has a local oidSfee2avs5erfdaoilrffofbAeaferrmceThuniiilstttieeeudcwsstvuaariisrrltaoleealur’Swcssnrto,eyhdllflhooeeetrincrghaeahcennlhldccicaaeogDontnhftgeustoresinsardisgtce,korntryiwtiidnGoo. n-gunfehirsdriiseseamtnllooitndeafreridlhcayseitsmibvtoiouaatnrincslida,cuaiatnskilgtioentrshnuyc. lacuttduTcirhanenegs Historic Preservation Program? pick for the list, whTiictuhsviwlleas pHuisbtolirsihc edPrienseFrveabtirounary.Board Along with the beauMtiefmulbebrseaccohrdeiasllyofinvtihteeyoCuantoavaettreanl d this ThePleHaissetocarlilcthePPrelasnenrinvgasttiaofnf atB(3o2a1r)d56w7-3il7l 8b2 eforhmooldreing National Seashore, Tiwtuosrvksilhleopw. as also highlighted for a pubinlfiocrmwatoiornkoshr [email protected] to its sprawling wildlife and proximity to other location designated and contributing historic buildings, and Florida attractions. the process, procedures, and codes that are in place “[Titusville] gives you a peak into Florida’s nature along to approve the suitability of any alteration to a historic the Indian River Lagoon,” said the article. “While toddlers resource. The Board will also present an Architectural spot manatees and dolphins, you will be paddling away. Style and Design Guidelines manual that can be used Or strap on a lifejacket and go kayaking.” as a reference for owners of historic structures when considering alterations, including color changes, to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a popular historic buildings. The Titusville Historic Preservation attraction, where visitors can see the unique sights of Board Members cordially invite you to attend this a rocket launch from our shores. The Visitor Complex workshop. is also the perfect place to take a day trip, with many exhibits that are fun for the whole family. Please call the Planning staff at (321) 567-3782 for more information or email [email protected]. For more family friendly vacation ideas, visit FamilyDestinationsGuide.com If you’ve driven past City Hall or Fire Station HQ lately, you’ve probably noticed our beautiful new LED signs out front! We recently proposed a design for two modern and attractive LED signs and subsequently partnered with Kendal Signs, a local company out of Rockledge, for fabrication and installation. Themed to highlight Nature and Space and our close proximity to water, the signs were installed in April. Kendal Signs has provided a vast array of quality signage, branding and identity products to a wide-range of clientele for more than 15 years, including the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency, Amazon, and the Cocoa Beach Pier. So the next time you’re driving by City Hall, take a look! The LED board will feature messages about safety, local events, and other information about Titusville. 13 Talking Points / April 2023

BREVARD COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION | NORTH AREA PARKS In the event of severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the event may be rescheduled or cancelled. Status of the event is updated on social media at Facebook@BrevardParks. Brevard Zoo has been a driving force in conserving work steadily on living shoreline solutions that restore and restoring our local native ecosystems for over a populations of native, filter-feeding oysters to the lagoon, decade. This May, the team will take another huge grow protective mangroves, seed restorative clam beds, step forward by conducting a pilot seagrass restoration replace nutrient-rich seagrasses, restore and build new project at 17 sites throughout Brevard County, with help reefs, and create buffer zones to stem pollution and algae from the IRLNEP and biologists at SJRWMD. blooms. Home to more than 4,000 species of plants and animals, The new project will involve plantings at each site that 50 of which are listed as endangered or threatened, are between 1000-2000 square feet each. The team hopes Brevard Zoo has worked to find environmentally friendly that by conducting these plantings, it will help guide site solutions for water quality improvement, habitat selection work for future restoration projects. protection and restoration, biodiversity expansion, For more information, please visit restoreourshores.org. and increased resilience to storm damage and erosion. Staff and thousands of volunteers from the community April 2023 \\ Talking Points 14

City of Titusville Open House onCRityesoifliTeitnuscvyilleSOtepewnaHrodussehipLearn how the City of Titusville is incorporating resiliency into decision making! on Resiliency Stewardship Monday April 24, 2023 fromLearn how the City of Titusville is incorporating resiliency into decision making! Mo4n:d0a0y PMApril 2-4,72:00203 fProMm atatCCitiyty4HH:0aa0lllPlCMCoou- un7c:n0icl0iClPhMCamhabmerbs ers 55555S5 SWWasahshiginngttoonn AAvvee., TTitituusvsivlliell,eF,LF3L279362796 Interactive open house designed for the Titusville community. Great opportunity for HOA residents, homeowners in flood zones, realtors, business leaders, and more! MIneteet roaucr tsitvaeff! oRpepernesehnotautsiveesdfreosmigtnheedCitfyo’srPtlahnenTinigt/uGsISviDlleepcaortmmemnt,uPnuibtylic. GWroerkastDoeppaprotmretuntn, FitiyrefDoerpHartOmeAntr,easniddFelnootdsp, lhaionmAdemoiwnisntreartosrsinwiflllobeodprezsoennte. s, realtors, business leaders, and more! Meet our partners! Representatives from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, UF IFAS Brevard Extension, FDEP Cleaning Boating Program, and FDEP AMqueaetitc Poruersesrvtaefhfa!vRe ecopnrfeirmseendtaattteinvdeasncfreo. m the City’s Planning/GIS Department, Public Works Department, Fire Department, and Floodplain Adminsitrators will be present. Meet our partners! Representatives from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, UF IFAS Brevard Extension, FDEP Cleaning Boating Program, and FDEP Aquatic Preserve have confirmed attendance. This publication was funded in part, through a grant agreement from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program, by a grant provided by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Management under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Award No CZ517. The views, statements, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the State of Florida, NOAA, the U.S. Department of Commerce, or any of their subagencies. Published on April 2023. Contact Rachel Muller for more information [email protected] | 321-567-3779 15 TalkingIPnocionrtpsora/tinAgprrile2s0i2li3ence strategies into designs helps Titusville deal with acute shocks that require emergency management such as pandemics and natural

TITUSVILLE COMMUNITY 2022 was a busy year for the Space Coast! Let’s take a moment SERVICE AWARDS to reflect on the incredible things we experienced: SUBMIT A NOMINATION TODAY! • 137.6 million visitors in 2022, and increase of 5% over 2019, and 12.9% over 2021. The Titusville Community Service Award Select Committee is seeking nominations for its annual award. This award • 33.2 million travelers between October and December 2022, was established in honor of Reverend Harry R. Lee for a 6% increase from Q4 2021, and the 6th consecutive quarter his extraordinary, long-term contributions. Reverend Lee of overall visitation surpassing pre-pandemic levels. served the community in many different capacities. He was the City Chaplain, City Employee Assistance Advisor, • 30.1 million domestic visitors in Q4 2022, representing 21 Chaplain of Sertoma Club, and Chaplain of the Titusville Area months of domestic visitation growth from 2019. Chamber of Commerce. By his spirit, words, and actions he personified the concept of unity and the spirit of service in • 2.0 million overseas travelers in Q4 2022, an increase of the community. 35.5% from Q4 2021. This year’s award will be presented on June 14th at the • 1 million Canadian visitors during Q4 2022, an increase of Flag Day/Community Service Award Celebration. Like 278% from Q4 2021. Mr. Lee, nominees should be those who have made great contributions to the Titusville area. We invite you to help • 7.0 million overseas travelers in 2022, an increase of 73%. us honor these exceptional individuals by submitting a nomination today! For more information and to receive a • 38% of visitors via air travel, compared to 41% in 2019. nomination form, contact Emily in the City Clerk’s Office at 567-3686. The form is also available at the information desk • Port Canaveral recently surpasses Miami as the busiest at City Hall. cruise port in the world. Submission deadline: Monday, May 1st, 2023 Here’s to another great year ahead! Space Coast Office of Tourism | VisitSpaceCoast.com April 2023 \\ Talking Points 16

Police Aim to Reduce Traffic Crashes Motorists buckle up, slow down, put down wireless communication devices and focus on driving. Look twice for motorcycles. Move over Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) analyzed the data for emergency vehicles and reduce speed in work zones. Pedestrians and of 103 cities, with a resident population of 15K to 75K, from 2016 cyclists sharing the roadway, be alert and deactivate your distracting through 2020 for the nine specific factors contributing to traffic devices so that you are aware of important audio cues and motor crashes that resulted in serious injury and/or fatalities. The City of vehicle traffic. Titusville ranked in the top 25 percent in occurrences in six of the nine categories: “FDOT has provided our agency with critical information pinpointing specific traffic safety issues within the city of Titusville,” said Major Aging Road Users #16/103 Jeremy Gonzalez. “This data allows officers to create targeted proactive Impaired Driving #21/103 strategies and focused traffic enforcement, ultimately reducing serious Motorcyclists #14/103 and deadly traffic crashes and achieving our targeted goal of zero,” Occupant Protection #14/103 added Gonzalez. Speed/Aggressive Driving #9/103 Teen Drivers #17/103 FDOT will release a new data analysis in 2024. In fact, within the city of Titusville, there have been a reported 354 traffic crashes (82 with injuries and 272 without injuries) in just the last 90 days (January 1 - March 31). That is nearly 4 traffic crashes a day! Many traffic crash incidents occur at highly traveled intersections such as: US #1 & Cheney Highway, Garden Street & US #1, Cheney Highway & South Street, Garden Street & Singleton Avenue, and Cheney Highway & Sisson Road. The Titusville Police Department Traffic Unit and Patrol Officers will be highly visible citywide enforcing traffic laws, specifically speeding and aggressive driving, distracted and impaired driving, and enforcing the “MOVE OVER” law. Motorist and pedestrian safety are one of our agency’s highest priorities. Our department’s goal is zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries by focusing on and stopping non-compliant motorists to ultimately achieve safety for all road users. Prepared911 gives Dispatchers an eyewitness view of emergency situations. The Prepared911 system allows our Public Safety Telecommunicators (PSTs)/911 Dispatchers to immediately It is important to note that once the caller hangs up, all contact visualize a situation with real-time access and an immediate with the phone is lost. This was an important step for the developers of this software for privacy purposes. Once the caller GPS location of the incident. hangs up, dispatch has no contact whatsoever with the caller. When a 911 caller is reporting an in-progress crime, suspicious person, reckless driver, or any other urgent incident, they can opt to get an immediate text on the cell they are calling from with a link. If the caller chooses to click on the link, they will immediately be able to hold up their phones and send live video to the 911 Center. With enhanced situational awareness, Prepared 911 helps our 911 PSTs work more efficiently across the board and focus on what they do best- SAVE LIVES. The system gains vital real-time information directly from mobile devices, which can then be radioed to responding units. This will drastically improve the communication of descriptions and details of an active incident with 911 PSTs. Any video obtained can then be downloaded to evidence storage instantly. 17 Talking Points / April 2023

TITUSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT 550 S. Washington Ave. | Titusville, FL 32796 | 321.567.3800 Titusville Fire’s Annual Report Warm weather brings increased need for water safety. Titusville Fire Department had a busy and transformative 2022. Some of the major highlights Summer is right around the corner and that means day of the past year inlude: trips to the beach and pool parties. • New Fire Chief Sworn In Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related deaths • Fire Department Rebranding among children ages 1-4. (Source Safekids.org) • New FD Patch Design Here are some tips for Swimming Safety • Headquarters Reorginazation • New Master Plan 1. Watch kids when they are in or around water. • Design/Distribution of Department 2. Choose a Water Watcher. When there are several Challenge Coin • Two New Deputy Chiefs adults present, choose one to be responsible • New Station 14 Design and Preparation for watching children in or near the water for a • New Aerial Fire Truck Purchased certain period of time, such as 15 minutes. After • SAFER Grant – $1.4 million for nine new 15 minutes, select another adult to be the Water firefighter positions Watcher. • New ESO records retention software 3. Teach children how to swim. • LUCAS 3.1 Chest Compression System 4. Make sure kids learn these five water survival • King Vision Lryngoscope skills: • Stryker Automatic Stretcher • Step or jump into water over their head and More information can be found by watching our annual return to the surface. report video at youtu.be/-HDH_-MlBj4 • Turn around in the water and orient to safety. • Float or tread water. • Combine breathing with forward movement in the water. • Exit the water. 5. Teach children that swimming in open water is different from swimming in a pool. 6. Learn CPR and basic water rescue skills. For more information visit safekids.org/poolsafety Upcoming TFD Events Come out and join TFD at these local events: Touch a Truck, Brevard County Parks and Recreation • Saturday, April 29 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Sand Point Park, 101 N. Washington Ave, Titusville • facebook.com/BrevardParks/events Summer Reading Program, Titusville Fire Department • Thursday, June 15th 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. • Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Ave • Info: call 321-264-5026 ask for Youth Services April 2023 \\ Talking Points 18

Kentucky Fried Chicken Bless Your Heart Gifts The 1,542-square-foot Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant is now open for business at 4670 South Street. Legend Clothing Bless Your Heart, a new Christian gift and bookstore, has opened at 2400 S. Hopkins Avenue, Suite H. Tree of Life Cuban Bakery LEGEND, a designer streetwear clothing store, has opened a new storefront at Titus Landing. Paradise Signs Tree of Life Cuban Bakery, serving coffee, sandwiches, pastries, and more, has opened for business at 106 Main Street. Humble Hands FL Paradise Signs has opened up at 3650 Bobbi Lane, Units 121 – 123. Humble Hands, a new day spa and massage therapy business, has opened at 11 Main Street, Suite #1. 19 Talking Points / April 2023

Motivation Station AAA Coin Laundry of Titusville Motivation Station, a new gym, has opened at 4 Main Street. AAA Coin Laundry has opened for business at 1351 S. Washington Avenue New Business Tax Receipts Important City Numbers Businesses that obtained approval to operate Building Department 321.567.3760 within the City of Titusville in March of 2023. Business Tax Receipts (Occupational Licenses) 321.567.3758 • From the Heart Thrift, LLC 3452 S. Hopkins Avenue City Clerk 321.567.3686 • Lagoon Bait & Tackle Store, LLC City Hall Main Number 321.567.3775 103 A. Max Bewer Memorial Parkway City Hall FAX Number 321.383.5704 • Platinum Coast Rentals, LLC 625 Harrison Street City Manager’s Office 321.567.3702 • Effron Properties, LLC Code Enforcement 321.567.3770 414 Dummitt Avenue Community Advocate 321.567.3689 • Professional Touch Detailing & Car Audio Svcs, LLC 598 S. Park Avenue Customer Service (Utility Billing) 321.383.5791 • Fix-It Charlie, LLC Economic Development 321.567.3774 3 Indian River Avenue, Unit 1203 Fire Department (Non-Emergency) 321.567.3800 • Nature Green Landscape 3680 Miriam Drive Fire Public Education 321.567.3804 • L&H Wholesale, LLC Human Resources 321.567.3728 616 S. Park Avenue Jobline 321.567.3731 • Root Insurance Company Neighborhood Services 321.567.3987 Municipal Marina 321.383.5600 Permits 321.567.3759 Planning Department 321.567.3782 Police (Non-Emergency) 321.264.7800 Police / Fire Rescue (Emergency) 911 Solid Waste 321.383.5755 Stormwater 321.567.3832 Stormwater (After Hours Emergency) 888.399.1327 Streets Maintenance 321.567.3832 Water Field Operations (Water Main Break) 321.567.3883 Water Main Break (After Hours Emergency) 321.383.5657 Water Resources Conservation Program 321.567.3865 LED Sign Information 321.567.3689 April 2023 \\ Talking Points 20