Subject:
Title
Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 58 - Historical Preservation, Article II - Historical Commission, Section 58-37 - Members; Qualifications, Term, Method of Appointment, of the Brevard County Code of Ordinances, pertaining to the Historical Commission's membership.
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
District 3 Commission Office/County Attorney
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 58 - Historical Preservation, Article II - Historical Commission, Section 58-37 - Members; Qualifications, Term, Method of Appointment, Brevard County Code of Ordinances.
Upon adoption, District 3 Commissioner requests the Board approve appointment of Dan Reiter to the Historical Commission - District 3 seat.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Brevard County Code currently provides for a 15-member historical commission, with membership "consisting of three residents of each county commission districts of the county appointed by the board of county commissioners." The proposed ordinance provides an amendment that will allow a commissioner to appoint a resident who is knowledgeable in the history, cultural lore, and development of Brevard County, regardless of the commission district in which they reside.
At the August 12, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board approved legislative intent and permission to advertise an ordinance amending Chapter 58 - Historical Preservation, Article II - Historical Commission, Section 58-37 - Members; Qualifications, Term, Method of Appointment, Brevard County Code of Ordinances, pertaining to the Historical Commission's membership requirements and providing for appointment of members at-large, rather than by district residency.
The proposed ordinance was prepared by the County Attorney's Office following the Board's direction and was advertised on September 5, 2025.
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