WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A RESIDENT
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A RESIDENT
The homeowner CC&R's provide extensive detail about the expectations, rules and guidelines by which all residents must be abide by and should be read by each resident in detail. It's important to respect these rules as it keeps our community safe, secure and pleasant to live in for everyone.
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Provided below is general information most often sought out by residents in summarized format. For greater detail refer to the CC&R's. Click here to access the CC&R's.
The homeowner CC&R's provide extensive detail about the expectations, rules and guidelines by which all residents must be abide by and should be read by each resident in detail. It's important to respect these rules as it keeps our community safe, secure and pleasant to live in for everyone.
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Provided below is general information most often sought out by residents in summarized format. For greater detail refer to the CC&R's. Click here to access the CC&R's.
All residents must contact property management to obtain move in or out paperwork. Movers must be insured
Pool Hours are 8am-10pm. No Glass Containers/Bottles allowed in pool area. No Pets Each unit can bring up to 2 people to the pool. (request permission from Property Manager if more are needed.)
Each building has a trash chute for garbage. All recyclables should be brought down to the garage and broken down before placed in bins.
You are assigned a parking space and should only park in your space unless you have been given permission by another homeowner. Do not block entrance or other cars in the event of an emergency.
Do not let people in the building (Front entrance or garages) unless you have invited them. Lock your cars and belongings in the garage at all times.
You should lock your bikes up. Bikes have been taken from the garage on occasion. If you would like to get on the list for a space in the bike garage contact the property Manager.
Pick up packages as soon as possible from the mail room.
All residents must contact property management to obtain move in or out paperwork. Movers must be insured
Pool Hours are 8am-10pm. No Glass Containers/Bottles allowed in pool area. No Pets Each unit can bring up to 2 people to the pool. (request permission from Property Manager if more are needed.)
Each building has a trash chute for garbage. All recyclables should be brought down to the garage and broken down before placed in bins.
You are assigned a parking space and should only park in your space unless you have been given permission by another homeowner. Do not block entrance or other cars in the event of an emergency.
Do not let people in the building (Front entrance or garages) unless you have invited them. Lock your cars and belongings in the garage at all times.
You should lock your bikes up. Bikes have been taken from the garage on occasion. If you would like to get on the list for a space in the bike garage contact the property Manager.
Pick up packages as soon as possible from the mail room.
The Path to Home Rule
In the state of Florida, the path to home rule authority is laid out by statutes. The process can take up to two years and involves a rigorous analysis with input and involvement of the community. In the end, registered voters within Merritt Island can vote in Nov 2024.
Step 1: Feasibility Study
The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners approved funding a Feasibility study at the request of the MIPC. The Feasibility study is currently under final review, and the final draft can be obtained from the county commission office.
This study must be submitted to the state by September 1 for consideration in the following legislative session.
BJM Consulting, Inc., was retained to complete this study. With more than 30 previous studies produced, including Fort Myers Beach and Indiantown, Florida. The analysis begins with a rough 5-year projected budget to help our community better understand the financial aspect of incorporation – what current revenue sources would return to the municipality, and any additional revenue sources needed to operate a government lite style municipality
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Step 2: Local Delegation
Because the entire process goes through the Florida House and Senate meeting with the local delegation are informed of potential plans. The Merritt Island Preservation Committee (MIPC) has met with Senator Debbie Mayfield and State Representative Tyler Sirois.
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Step 3: A Local Bill
All required components of the feasibility study must be submitted to the local delegation no later than September 1, 2023, for consideration in the 2024 legislative session. Upon submission, the study goes through multiple subcommittees to be scrutinized for completeness and viability. Once it emerges from this process, the local delegation would officially vote on it as a local bill. This local bill then travels through the House, the Senate, and onto the Governor’s desk.
Step 4: A Local Vote
If the bill passes in Tallahassee, registered voters within the proposed municipal boundaries can vote on becoming a municipality. Assuming the bill passes in the 2024 legislative session, local voters could expect to see it on the November 2024 ballot. If it passes the local vote, the city of Merritt Island would officially become municipality by January 2025.