Subject:
Title
Acknowledgement of Receipt and Board Direction, Re: Merritt Island Feasibility Study
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Fiscal Impact:
No additional cost for acknowledging receipt of study.
The Board previously authorized the development of the study at a cost not-to-exceed $40,000.
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board acknowledge receipt of the Merritt Island Feasibility Study from BJM Consulting, Inc.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
On March 7, 2023, the Board, during consideration of a published agenda item at a Regular Meeting, selected a proposal from BJM Consulting, Inc., (the "Consultant") to develop a feasibility study regarding the incorporation of Merritt Island. While the Board approved funding this study, the study was performed for the benefit of the residents of Merritt Island, and the Board took no position regarding the potential incorporation of Merritt Island.
On July 31, 2023, the Consultant submitted the study to the County. The study includes boundaries of the proposed city (that portion of the barrier island south of Federal lands extending to, and including, Mathers Bridge), a list of agencies falling within said boundaries, a list of current public services being provided within the area, as well as a "SWOT" analysis of the incorporation and other information and analysis. Completion of the feasibility study concludes the Board's direction and authorization for staff regarding this issue unless additional direction is provided by the board.
It is requested that the Board acknowledge receipt of the feasibility study. To be clear, the requested action is not intended to constitute endorsement of the study or agreement with its contents and conclusions. The Merritt Island Preservation Committee (the "Committee"), a group of citizens formed to advance the incorporation of Merritt Island may evaluate the study and decide whether to transmit it, along with a proposed muni...
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