On April 24, 2025, the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) for Brevard County reached 500. Because of this, Brevard County implemented a ban on open burning pursuant to County Code Section 50. This includes campfires, bonfires, trash-burning and other similar open incineration. Prohibitions do not include state-permitted burns, use of barbeque grills, authorized public fireworks displays and fireworks sales which are authorized by state law. The Palm Bay Fire Rescue Fire Chief has imposed a burn ban within the city, effective April 24th, 2025, until further notice.
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The Board shall identify and make recommendations to the City Council concerning affordable strategies associated with conservation, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. Develop an environmental sustainability plan for city operations with a goal of achieving one hundred percent (100%) clean energy by 2035 in city operations. Develop an assessment plan to track activities and implementation of the city’s environmental sustainability plan. Provide an annual report to the City Council on activities and implementation of the plan. Review ordinances and policies that have an environmental impact on the city and make recommendations to City Council. Such topics may include standards for recycling, environmental standards, preservation and landscape design, and floodplain management.
The Board shall perform such additional duties and services as may from time to time be assigned by the City Council.
Membership Requirements
City Resident or a business owner within the City of Palm Bay for at least one (1) year. Member must remain a resident or business owner throughout the term of his/her appointment.
Maximum Number of Members:
Consist of seven (7) members appointed by Council; each Council seat shall appoint one (1) member, and two (2) at-large appointments by a majority of Council.
Length of Term:
4 years
Meeting Location:
Council Chambers, Palm Bay City Hall - 120 Malabar Road SE Palm Bay, FL 32907
Meeting Day/Time:
Meets the 4th Wednesday of the Month
6 p.m.