CITY OF SEBASTIAN PELICAN
CITY COUNCIL
Meet your Council
Mayor, Ed Dodd Biography
Council Member, Fred Jones Biography
Vice Mayor, Kelly Dixon Biography
Council Member, Bob McPartlan Biography
Council Member, Christopher Nunn Biography
CITY MANAGERS Office
In October, Communications and Social Media Coordinator Avery Joens shared important information before, during, and after Hurricane Milton. Graciously, we didn’t see too much damage here in Sebastian. During a storm, you will find the most up-to-date information on our social media pages Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay in the know!
Aside from hurricane communications, Avery was sure to capture all the fun later that month at the Sebastian Police Department's community Night Out and Cit’y's Halloween Event! See some of our favorite photos below.
If you have an idea for our social media, reach out to Avery Joens at ajoens@cityofsebastian.org or 772-228-7074
CITY CLERK
PROCLAMATIONS
November20,2024|GISDay November2024|NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
BOARDVACANCY
The City of Sebastian is looking for applicants for an alternate position on the Natural Resources Board This Board nurtures the beneficial relationship between the residents and our environment by protecting, preserving, and promoting our natural resources.
Current Board Members have a variety of scientific and knowledge-based backgrounds to provide analysis and advice to the City Council on environmental issues The board focuses on preserving and enhancing specimen and protected trees, open space, and conservation lands; developing and forming land development guidelines; and devising the best management practices for the City’s public assets.
If you would like to help preserve our beautiful coastal community, please download an application from https://www cityofsebastian org/DocumentCenter/View/2497/VOLUNTE ER-BOARD-AND-COMMITTEE-APPLICATION-revision or pick up a paper copy at City Hall between 8 am and 4:30 pm. Upon completion, please return the application to City Hall or jwilliams@cityofsebastian.org.
EARLYVOTING
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
OCTOBERRECAP
In October, everyone came together for the Sebastian Police Department Community Night Out. At this annual event, residents had the opportunity to meet with multiple law enforcement agencies across Indian River County to learn more about them and their work. The community also came together in October for the city’s Halloween Costume Contest. The COPE Unit showed the movie Coco and provided popcorn and snowcones to the children and families in attendance. See some photos from these vents below!
This past month, the Sebastian Police Department welcomed a new officer, Brandon Keiser We are excited for Officer Keiser to join the department, and we wish him a long and successful career!
POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOVEMBERCOPEEVENTS
November 2 | Junior Blue Water Open at Twin Piers 10 am
November 8-10 | Sebastian Clambake
November 14 | ORC Restoration Turkey Bowl, 3-8 pm (401 Sebastian Blvd.)
November 22 | Walmart Turkey Drive for St. Sebastian Church, 9 am-2 pm
Congratulations, Deputy Chief Greg Witt, on Retirement!
Police Officers start their work day by declaring 10-8 over the radio to the dispatch center and 10-7 when their shift is complete at the end of the day. When an officer graduates from the academy, there is a practice where the academy class is announced as 10-8 for their career. As someone retires, their last 10-7 transmission is somewhat ceremonial.
Congratulations on retiring from your lengthy career, Deputy Chief Witt. You will be missed by us all at the department and the city! We hope you enjoy this next exciting chapter of life.
PARKS & RECREATION
OCTOBER
The City of Sebastian has partnered with United Way of Indian River County and FPL to bring the Born Learning Trail to Easy Street Park in Sebastian!
Born Learning Trails encourage growth and stimulation so children can learn as they play Each trail is a series of 10 interactive signs that offer fun, active learning activities for young children and their families. The trails have painted images on the ground that coincide with the walkway signs guiding parents to ask their kids to jump, clap, look, touch, and so much more. By participating, kids are exercising and learning, which causes their brains to work more efficiently and productively.
PARKS & RECREATION
Therehasbeenanincreaseinpeople usingmotorizedbikesandscooters inparksandoncitysidewalks Section74-4,paragraphs10and11 oftheCityofSebastianCodeof Ordinancesprohibitsusingsuch motorizedvehiclesintheseareas.
Resources:
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E-Scooters&MicromobilityStatute:
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StateBicycleRegulations:
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CityofSebastianCodeof Ordinances: https://librarymunicodecom/ /codes/code of ordinances
BUILDING DEPT.
BUILDING DEPT.
Number of Permits
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COUNCILITEMS
On October 16, Mayor Dodd presented Community Development Director Alix Bernard with a proclamation for Community Planning Month.
Council approved the transfer of 3 parcels of property from the City of Sebastian to Indian River County Habitat for Humanity to construct affordable homes.
Council approved the revised fee for the parking-in-lieu program.
The Community Redevelopment Agency approved a Façade Improvement Grant to construct a new dumpster enclosure.
PUBLIC WORKS CITIZENREQUEST
Need to make a request? Click here: citizen request website Below is the citizen request data from September 2024.
ROADSDIVISON
The Indian River Drive sidewalk project north of Main Street is now completed.
Collier Creek road and sidewalk stabilization is now completed.
Barber Street sidewall improvements and additions have commenced and are estimated to be completed by November 29, 2024.
City City-wide debris pickup from Hurricane Milton is estimated to be completed by November 2, 2024.
Road repaving and rehabilitation will commence on November 18, 2024, and continue through March 2025.
STORM WATER
Stormwater Fee & Credit Program
Please see the video to the right with Communications and Social Media
Coordinator Avery Joens about the new stormwater fee and credit program.
Link to stormwater utility fee credit program information: https://www.cityofsebastian.org/.../Ap plication-for...
Link to apply for a stormwater utility credit fee: https://www.cityofsebastian.org/Docu mentCenter/View/1234/StormwaterUtility-Fee-Credit-Application?bidId=
RECENTPROJECTS
Improving problem areas as identified during Hurricane Milton.
Barber Street drainage improvements near US 1 and Meeks Inc. have commenced and are estimated to be completed by November 15.
HUMAN RESOURCES
OCTOBERNEWHIRES
Christopher Narvarte - Maintenance Worker - Parks
Thomas Goemans - Police Recruit
Ashley Labarge - Police Recruit
OPENPOSITIONS
Maintenance Worker - Stormwater
Police Recruit (Non Certified)
Officer
FINANCE Bid Opportunities
CURRENTBIDS
We are accepting bids for the solicitations below. If your business is interested in submitting a bid, please ensure you are registered with VendorLink. All bid documents are posted on: VendorLink
25-01-ITB Barber Street Sports Complex Backstop Replacement (Closes 10/31/2024)
25-02-ITB Earthwork Services (Rebid) (Closes 10/29/2024)
25-03-ITB Working Waterfront Dryline Replacement (Closes 11/5/2024)
25-04-RFP Sebastian Municipal Airport Netting Replacement(Closes 12/5/2024)
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about the procurement process or submitting a bid, don't hesitate to contact our Procurement/Contracts Manager, Jessica Graham, at procurement@cityofsebastian.or g or 772-388-8231.
UCPMONINGBIDS
Below is a list of bids the City anticipates issuing this fiscal year.
Lift Station Maintenance and Repair Generator Maintenance and Repair
Golf Course
TOURNAMENT
The high school boys' golf district tournament was held at the Sebastian Municipal Golf Course on October 28.
Congratulations to Freshman Jaxson Weese from Sebastian River High School on his district championship win with a score of -2(70) and the SRHS Boys Team on a 4th-place finish in the district.
Jaxson advances to Regionals next week & the team finished 90 in the regular season. Congratulations to these sharks on an amazing season!
ROUNDS
Rounds:
In October, the Sebastian Municipal Golf Course did 2,819 rounds, bringing in $251,455 with the help of annual membership and discount card sales