400 Fortenberry Road
in Merritt Island, and serves all of Central Brevard County, is (321) 459-2200. Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Porcher House: 85 Seating, 125 Standing

Riverfront Park: 1,500 Standing

Cocoa Municipal Stadium: 2,550 Seating

Alcohol served at outdoor events must be approved through City Council.

By clicking on the "Property Research" button on the Property Appraiser's web page, one can search property records by owner name, legal description, tax account number, and property address. Once the property is found, the information listed includes Parcel ID, Property Address, Tax Account Number, Owner Information, Legal Description, Value Summary, and information on Land, Sales, Extra Features, and Taxes for the property. General boundary maps and aerial photographs are also available.

To access the Property Appraiser's web site, please follow this link http://www.brevardpropertyappraiser.com or copy it to your browser.

For more information, please contact the Economic Development Specialist at (321) 433-8525 or visit the Economic Development webpage.

For more information, please contact the Redevelopment Coordinator (321) 433-8510 or visit the Economic Development webpage.

D.A.R.E. was originally developed by the Los Angeles Police Department in cooperation with the Unified School District in 1983. Conceived on the premise that prevention is the only long-term answer to our drug problem, this innovative program is proving to be effective and is now taught in schools in all 50 states and several foreign countries.

The D.A.R.E. program is positive and substantive. It avoids scare tactics and relies on accurate information and a straight-forward approach.

The Cocoa Police Department is now conducting D.A.R.E. programs in both of the city's elementary schools, and the addition of D.A.R.E. reinforces the department's commitment to the war against drugs.

Interested guests are to arrive shortly before 6:00 PM and advise the Communications Center that you are here for the Explorers meeting. An Explorer will come to greet you and take you to the meeting location. The meetings generally last about three hours. At the meeting an Explorer will meet you to answer any questions you might have and help you with the application process.

If you meet the qualifications for an Explorer, you will receive an application form, background form, and a study guide for the entrance test. Upon successfully completing the exam you will be given an oral review.

After the successful completion of the testing and background process, you will become a probationary Explorer. The Explorer Post will issue part of the Explorer uniform for no cost, the remaining costs are the responsibility of the Explorer.

The SRO program is a proactive approach to deal with the pressures today's young people find themselves having to confront. This includes the use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco, along with peer pressure, gang activity, and sex. These situations are not only in the schools, but in the community as well. The approach of addressing these issues only in the school, or only in the community, has not been completely effective. Traditionally, police and school did not interact until one called upon the other.

Children affected by substance abuse or gang activity in the community will be carrying that into the school, which in turn affects other students, educators, and administrators.

The basic outline of duties for the SRO includes investigating crimes that occur within the school and on school property, creating a positive role model for students, creating a link between law enforcement and the students, and being a resource for parents, staff, administration, and students in regards to law enforcement and community problems.

Today, with two SROs, the program has become a valuable asset to the police department, school district, and the community.

The SRO program works much the same way with each school in Cocoa. At Cocoa High School and Clearlake Middle School, the SROs work with the administration, educators, and counselors. The role each plays is dependent on the needs of the situation. Cocoa High School and Clearlake Middle School are dedicated to providing an education to all of their students. With this goal in mind, all assets and services are pledged to this end.

A student with a suspected substance abuse problem is a different concern than a student being harassed or a student suspected of being involved in gang activity. No one person has the "final" say as to the solution to a situation, as each has a differing role, authority, and approach. The primary concern is that of the student.

Cocoa High School - Officer Chris Bradshaw

Clearlake Middle School - Officer Joe Truex

The SRO in Clearlake Middle School is located in the Guidance Office. Anyone in the school has access to the SRO, or a note can be left with Rose Bartola or Jane Wolf, who are in the front office. The Officer can also be contacted by calling Clearlake Middle School, at 633-3660. If the SRO is unavailable, you can leave a message; however, if school is not in session, or the switchboard operator is gone for the day, it is also possible to contact the SRO through the Cocoa Police Department, at 639-7620.

While there have been some concerns within and around Brevard County Schools, an officer in the school is not a required necessity. Any time an officer is in an area, that officer's presence alone will usually deter behavior not normally accepted by society.

The Brevard County School system, the City of Cocoa, and the Cocoa Police Department, are working together to confront problems our students must face now. By addressing these issues together and proactively we become increasingly effective.

Throughout the United States each year over 200,000 violent crimes occur on school property. Each year 150,000 students stay home because they are "sick of violence and afraid they might be stabbed, shot, or beaten". Every day in the U.S. 60 teachers are assaulted and 160 are threatened. It is estimated that between 100,000 and 135,000 guns are brought to school each day. During the 1992-93 school year, 91% of urban schools, 81% of suburban schools, and 69% of rural schools identified student vs. student assaults as the leading school related violent act.

Although most statistics are nationwide, we can see the trend. An SRO, if utilized correctly, should be the first line of defense against gangs, drugs, alcohol, and school violence. The Supreme Court recognized the effects that gangs and drugs have in our schools and have ruled that "gangs and drugs" are inherently dangerous. They have also stated that every student in the United States has the right to feel safe while attending school.

Through prevention programs, it is hoped that in Cocoa, Florida, we can reverse the trends that are hurting our youth and education. The school system understands and believes that we hold the future of youth in our hands.

1) "One is enough" - Commit one specified offense on or after October 1, 1993, in Florida or in another jurisdiction, be convicted of such an offense, and have a court enter a finding that such person is a sexual predator;

OR

2) "Second Strike" - Commit one specified offense on or after October 1, 1993, in Florida or in another jurisdiction, after having previously been convicted of or found to have committed, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, regardless or adjudication, one or more of specified sexual offenses, and have a court enter a finding that such person is a sexual predator.

OR

3) An offender who has been determined to be a sexually violent predator pursuant to a civil commitment proceeding under chapter 394 shall be designated as a "sexual predator" under this section and is subject to registration and community and public notification. {Section 775.21(4)}

1) Be convicted of committing, or attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to commit, any of the specified crimes below in this state or of similar offenses in another jurisdiction (or any similar offense committed in this state which has been redesignated from a former statute number to a specified one);

AND

a. Be in the custody or control of, or under the supervision of, the Florida
Department of Corrections, or be in the custody of a private correctional facility, on or after October 1, 1997, as a result of the above convictions.

OR

b. On or after October 1, 1997, be released or have been released from the
sanction(s) imposed for the above conviction(s). ("Sanction" is defined
below);

OR

2) Establish or maintain a residence in this state and have not been designated as a sexual predator by a court of this state but have been designated as a sexual predator, as a sexually violent predator, or by another sexual offender designation in another state or jurisdiction and as a result of such designation, are subjected to registration or community or public notification, or both, or would be if a resident of that state or jurisdiction;

OR

3) Establish or maintain a residence in this state and be in the custody or control of, under the supervision of, any other state or jurisdiction as a result of a conviction for committing, or attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to commit, any of the specified criminal offenses listed below (or any similar offense committed in this state which has been re-designated from a former statute number to the one specified).

{Sections 943.0435(1)(a); 944.606(1)(b); 944.067(1)(a)}

A V-COP may be a retired person who is looking for a way to use their years of experience and training to help their community. Or, they may be a younger person with a desire to help make things better in Cocoa.

There is a place of service for every person in the V-COP program, regardless of training and experience.

V-COP candidates must have a valid driver's license, without a history of significant traffic violations.

Persons with felony convictions, a significant history of drug use, or recent alcohol-related traffic charges are not eligible to serve as V-COPs. V-COPs serve at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police.

You will, however, still receive two collections during weeks on which there is a holiday.
If the holiday is on a Tuesday, then collection will be on Wednesday.
If the holiday is on a Thursday, then collection will be on Friday.

You can find the schedule here --> Waste Managemet Holiday Schedule

Waste Management has all the details of "Single Stream" recycling here.

A new sidewalk is one where there is currently none. Needs will have to be evaluated and, then, a petition with signatures of the neighboring residents will have to be obtained. Funds may need to be budgeted for the project. FIX IT FORM

FIX IT FORM

If you have had prior service with the City of Cocoa, and we have up to date information for you, you can call our customer service office at (321) 433-8400 or visit us in person at Cocoa City Hall located at 65 Stone St. in Cocoa.

If you have never had service or we have no or incomplete information for you account, you can fill out and print a New Account Application Online Form or PDF Version. Have the form notarized and send it, along with legible copies of your driver's license and Social Security card, by fax to (321) 433-8408 or mail to City of Cocoa Customer Service, 65 Stone St., Cocoa, FL 32922.

• Mail your payment to our secure payment processing center using the included payment stub and envelope. If you do not have a payment stub or envelope, please make sure your full account number, including dash, is on your check and send your payment to:
  
  City of Cocoa
  P.O. Box 30225
  Tampa, Fl 33630-3225
  
  Mailing your bill directly to the City delays the processing of your payment and could result in cut off for non-payment.


• Direct bank drafting by filling out an ACH Debit Request form
• Online credit card and e-check payments through our website
• Credit card payments using the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System
• Walk-in over-the-counter payments
• Dropbox located near the south entrance to the City Hall building.

April 6th bill was due on April 27th.
May 10, 2002 bill was due on May 31st.

If payment was not received by April 27th, two late fees would be charged. The March late fee could not have been charged on the April bill since it was sent out before the due date, therefore, it was charged on the May bill along with the April late fee.

Irrigation is prohibited between 10a.m. and 4p.m.
During daylight savings time irrigation is limited to no more than two days per week on scheduled days.
Residential irrigation at odd numbered addresses is allowed on Wednesday and Saturday.
Residential irrigation at even addresses is allowed Thursday and Sunday.
Nonresidential irrigation is allowed on Tuesday and Friday.
During Eastern Standard Time irrigation is limited to no more than one day per week on scheduled days.
Residential irrigation at odd number addresses is allowed on Saturday.
Residential irrigation at even numbered addresses is allowed on Sunday.
Nonresidential irrigation is allowed on Tuesday.
**This does not apply if you are using a reclaimed water system. Reclaim water may be used at anytime.
Call St Johns River Management District at 386-329-4500 for further questions or visit Floridaswater.com for additional information.

06947400 (May reading in gallons)
06936300 (April reading in gallons)
11,100 gallons used

The Customer Service Division bills water usage in increments of 1,000 gallons, always rounding down to the nearest thousand (never up). Since the actual reading was 11,100 gallons, the customer would only be billed for 11,000 gallons. The remaining 100 gallon will be billed the next billing cycle. Meter readers only record the black numbers on the white wheels. They do not record the white numbers on the black wheels which represent 100s, 10s and the sweep hand for single gallons.

Your water meter can also be used as a leak detection device. It can tell you if there is a leak and how serious it is. It can also tell you how much water various appliances are using. To see if you have any leaks, turn off all the water in your home and check your water meter. If the leak detector (small red triangle or diamond) is not moving, you do not have a serious leak. To check for very slow leaks, note the position of the sweep hand and record the numbers above. Read the meter again after 15-20 minutes. If it has not moved, you have no leaks. If it has moved, it's time to search for leaks. It is the property owner's responsibility to correct leaks as soon as possible. Use your water meter to check how much water your sprinklers, toilets, showers, and washing machines use. **If you have a radio meter call customer service for further instruction.

Without proper protection devices, something as useful as your garden hose has the potential to poison your home's water supply. In fact, over half of the nation's cross-connections involve unprotected garden hoses.

What is a "cross-connection"?

A cross-connection is a permanent or temporary piping arrangement which can allow your drinking water to be contaminated if a backflow condition occurs.

What is "backflow"?

It's just what it sounds like: the water is flowing in the opposite direction from its normal flow. With the direction of flow reversed due to a change in pressures, backflow can allow contaminants to enter our drinking water system through cross-connections.

A potentially hazardous cross-connection occurs every time someone uses a garden hose sprayer to apply insecticides or herbicides to their lawn. Another cross-connection occurs when someone uses their garden hose to clear a stoppage in their sewer line.

Without a backflow prevention assembly between your hose and hose bibb (spigot or outside faucet), the contents of the hose and anything it is connected to can backflow into the piping system and contaminate your drinking water.

This hazardous situation can affect more than a single home. In 1977, an entire town in North Dakota had to be rationed drinking water from National Guard water trucks while the town's water distribution system was flushed and disinfected following contamination by DDT. Investigation determined that two residents spraying DDT had made direct cross-connections to their homes. A backflow condition had occurred, sucking the DDT through the home piping systems and out into the town's water distribution system.

Backflows due to cross-connections are serious plumbing problems. They can cause sickness and even death. However, they can be avoided by the use of proper backflow prevention assemblies. Each spigot at your home should have a hose-bibb vacuum breaker installed. This is a simple, inexpensive assembly which can be purchased at any plumbing or hardware store. Installation is as easy as attaching your garden hose to a spigot.

Are you unknowingly exposing your family to potentially harmful bacteria and viruses?

All too often people who use a blue dye toilet tank freshener complain about “blue water” appearing at their kitchen sink. Where did this “blue water” come from?

That’s Right – The Toilet Tank

And, did you know that you may be exposing yourself and your family to bacteria and viruses just by flushing your toilet? Experts say that each time you flush your toilet, a little bit of sewer gas seeps into your toilet tank. To prevent the seepage of sewer gas and the germs associated with it from getting back into your drinking water, it is essential that the toilet flush valve in your toilet tank be properly air-gapped from the water contained in your toilet tank. An air gap is essential to prevent a cross-connection between your drinking water and the sewer.

Air gaps eliminate cross-connections between your drinking water and the contaminated water in your toilet tank. Unfortunately, not all toilet flush valves provide this essential air gap. If a cross-connection exists, the slightest change in water pressure could allow contaminated water to backflow into your house, including your kitchen sink. To prevent this type of backflow, be sure to install a “plumbing-code approved” toilet flush valve.

The air inlet on the flush valve MUST be located above the water level maintained in the tank by the float and the overflow pipe. It is important that the refill tube be attached to the over-flow pipe and properly air gapped above. Incorrect installations create cross-connections.

For more information on cross-connection control and backflow prevention for your home or business, please contact the Transmission / Distribution Division- City of Cocoa Utilities Department 639-7653

ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS

Effective: OCTOBER 1, 2008

The City of Cocoa Utilities Department will have a Contractor test your backflow prevention assembly each year. The cost for this will be on your monthly utility bill.

Do not hire a Plumber or Contractor to test your backflow assembly.

City of Cocoa
Utilities Department
600 School Street
Cocoa Florida 32922