CITY OF SEBASTIAN PELICAN
Biography
Biography
Mayor, Bob McPartlan
Vice Mayor, Fred Jones Biography
Council Member, Ed Dodd
Council Member, Christopher Nunn
CITY MANAGERS Office
September was packed with fun from events like the International Coastal Cleanup to our 2 annual Touch & Tour event. In September, we also broke ground on septic-to-sewer conversions in partnership with Indian River County. Through this partnership, we will install sewer line extensions to enhance public infrastructure within the City of Sebastian Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). The purpose of the agreement is to add infrastructure, ensuring that lines are present, allowing every parcel within the CRA to connect to sewer. Through a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the City of Sebastian will assist residents and businesses with the abandonment of their septic tanks and connection to the sewer system. In doing so, we will significantly improve water quality within the Indian River Lagoon by reducing the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus released into the lagoon from the septic tank effluent.
CITY CLERK
By giving back to your community, you are not only helping your community grow stronger, but you are also helping yourself become stronger. Volunteering can alleviate stress and have a positive impact on your overall health. Helping others can trigger the release of multiple feel-good hormones, primarily oxytocin (also known as the "love hormone"), dopamine (responsible for the "helper's high"), and serotonin (a mood regulator). These neurochemicals work together to boost mood, create a sense of well-being, and deepen social bonds, making acts of kindness beneficial to both the giver and receiver.
The City has the following board openings to help you have a monthly dose of these neurochemicals:
The Natural Resources Board helps to protect the City’s natural resources
The Citizens Budget Review Advisory Board assists in the City’s budget preparation and review process, then makes recommendations to City Council prior to the first budget hearing each fiscal year.
The Construction Board provides advice to the City Council on any matter affecting contractors or the construction industry.
The 2025 Charter Review Committee will formally propose Charter changes to City Council at their June 10, 2026, City Council meeting, so those ideas will be ready for a vote by the electorate in November 2026.
All board members must have been City residents for one year before their application. For more information, please get in touch with me at 388-8215 or jwilliams@cityofsebastian.org.
“Volunteers: we get to work for free and the benefits are priceless!” Apply today to serve and receive a monthly dose of the feel-good hormones.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Oct. 4 at 10 am | Kids Fest in Riverview Park
Oct. 11 at 7:45 am | 5 Annual Unity Cup Golf Tournament at the Sebastian Golf Course th
Oct. 16 at 5 pm | SPD Community Night Out in Riverview Park
Oct. 18 at 3 pm | Fall Fest at Sebastian Christian Church
Oct. 24 at 5:30 pm | Costume Contest, Trunk or Treat, and Movie Night at Riverview Park / Twin Piers
Oct. 25 at 5 pm | Sebastian Scream 5K/Haunted Trail – North County
Pool/Rail Trail (9540 County Road 512)
PARKS & RECREATION
Our 2nd annual Touch & Tour event was a huge success! Our staff had a blast meeting you and your kids, and teaching them about some of our equipment here at the city and police department. Check out some of the photos from the event below, and make sure to come out to our upcoming events!
PARKS & RECREATION
BUILDING DEPT.
BUILDING DEPT. August 2025 Plan Review Times
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
In September, we celebrated International Coastal Cleanup Day by being a cleanup site host in partnership with Coastal Connections. We collected 530 pounds of trash from the Main Street Boat Ramp area. We want to thank all our hardworking volunteers and members of the Natural Resources Board for their outstanding work! See some photos from the event below.
Need to make a request? Click here: citizen request website. Below is the citizen request data from Sept. 2025. Watch the video to see our request line in action!
City is preparing for Phase 4 paving, commencing with Roadway preservation. City-wide pothole repairs continue.
Roadway safety line striping throughout the city has commenced
Fuel levels are being monitored closely during hurricane season, and fuel level reports are sent weekly to the Indian River County Emergency Operations Center.
STORM WATER
Currently working on Zones 3, 4, and 6 Ditch dredging. Monthly Hurricane preparedness meetings are currently underway. New city and police emergency command centers have been completed at the Police Department and Airport. See the photos below. Preparing for swale grading in conjunction with phase 4 roadway paving.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Scan the QR code to apply!
City Attorney
Roads Maintenance I
Stormwater Maintenance I
Police Officer
Police Volunteer
Our Human Resources Department did an excellent job putting together this year's Employee Health Fair! Employees had the opportunity to meet with local healthcare providers and partners, take health assessments, earn prizes, and more.
FINANCE
Procurement Corner
Below is a list of bids the City anticipates issuing this fiscal year. If your business is interested in bidding, please ensure you are registered with VendorLink. All bid documents are posted on: https://www.myvendorlink.com/
Lease of Property at Sebastian Municipal Airport - Posting October 2025
Sale of Surplus Land - Manly Dr, Sebastian, FL 32958 - Posting October 2025
Citywide Tree Inventory – Posting October/November 2025
Continuing Engineering Services – Posting October/November 2025
Concha Dam Sheet Piling Cleaning – November 2025
If you have any questions about the procurement process or submitting a bid, please contact our Procurement/Contracts Manager, Jessica Graham, at procurement@cityofsebastian.org or (772) 388-8231.
Every October, communities across the country observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This tradition began in 2004 as a partnership between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. The campaign aims to highlight the importance of protecting both personal and organizational data, reminding us that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, not just a technical concern.
Over time, the focus of Cybersecurity Awareness Month has changed. Early campaigns emphasized basic steps, such as updating antivirus software and using strong passwords. Now, the message covers more ground, including protection against phishing attacks, securing mobile devices, utilizing multi-factor authentication, and safeguarding sensitive data both at work and at home. The main idea remains the same: our security depends on what each of us does.
For the City of Sebastian, cybersecurity is central to our commitment to public safety, community trust, and the protection of sensitive information. While our MIS Department works daily to strengthen the City’s systems, each of us can take small steps that make a big difference:
1. Think Before You Click – Pause before opening unexpected emails or links.
2. Use Strong Authentication – Turn on multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
3. Report Issues Promptly: If something seems suspicious, do not ignore it. Speak up.
By working together, we can protect the City’s systems, maintain our community’s trust, and help keep Sebastian’s coastal charm and quality of life. Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility, and each October serves as a reminder of the crucial role we all play.
GOLF COURSE
EVENTS & UPDATES
October 11 | Sebastian Police Department COPE Unit
October 18 | Sebastian Italian-American Club
October 25 | Sebastian VFW Auxillary
November 8 | Sebastian Rotary Club
November 15 | Sebastian Elks Lodge
For additional contact information regarding any of the events mentioned above, please contact the respective group or email Director of Golf Greg Gardner at ggardner@cityofsebastian.org
For the second consecutive year, SMGC will host the Florida High School Athletic Association District Championship for both boys and girls. The date is scheduled for Monday, October 27, with tee times starting at 9 am. Come out and watch as we support our local high school players, as well as teams from the Treasure and Space Coast regions.
October is the start of another fiscal year, making it the month to take care of all renewals, including Annual Memberships, Discount Cards, Locker Rentals, and USGA Handicaps.
Pro Tip: Dr. Bob Rotella is a leading sports psychologist with numerous PGA & LPGA clients. Dr. Rotella frequently discusses an unusual subject: trying too hard. When one tries too hard at golf, the body & mind can potentially freeze up. Instead of trying too hard, work on relaxing and not worrying about your results. Invariably, when this can happen, the body unlocks and the golfer can swing with much more freedom. “You have to give something up in order to get something else,” Dr. Rotella.
SEPTEMBER ROUNDS
The Sebastian Municipal Golf Course did 3,120 rounds in August, bringing in $78,185.
AIRPORT
UPDATES
The upgrading of airport protective netting has been completed. This project involved upgrading the existing netting placed behind the new Hangar D, located between the building and the golf course. The existing barrier, at 30’ high, was insufficient to prevent golf balls from coming into the hangar ramp area, causing damage and potential injuries around a working aviation business. The upgrade has increased the height of the barrier to 50’, and added 50’x50’section to the northern end of the barrier system. The new poles and netting have been secured to the existing barriers, making them more effective and efficient in preventing stray golf balls from entering the airport property. The work was completed by contractor Ball Fabrics and funded by an FDOT grant and the City of Sebastian.
