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<br /> <br />Mr. Feldman <br /> displayed a Brevard County Map showing portions of Palm Bay covering <br />100 square miles and provided detailed information on current and possible future annexation <br />properties and land densities. It was revealed that geographically the city is the seventh largest <br />community in the State. Mr. Feldman advised that Palm Bay is in the Comprehensive Plan Process <br />of the land development phase of most of the annexation properties. He discussed Palm Bay’s <br />general growth pattern and stated that the city is concentrating on having a good mix of plans. He <br />disclosed that the Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) between Palm Bay and Brevard County <br />delineates “no annexation areas” including Grant-Valkaria, Barefoot Bay, Micco, and Little <br />Hollywood. <br /> <br />Commissioner Davis posed questions to the City Manager regarding what predicated the <br />“no annexation areas”, and what generated the number of annexations to the City. City Manager <br />Feldman explained there was concern that the City was going to annex everything, and Palm Bay <br />officials made it clear they were only interested in dealing with property owners on a voluntary <br />basis. Mr. Feldman stated that having guaranteed access to utilities was the main reason for the <br />annexations, as Palm Bay must provide water and sewer for those inside the city limits. <br /> <br />Deputy Mayor Geier <br /> believed it was important to review the past when planning for the <br />future and he provided a brief history and tenure of the Mayor and Council members. Vice Chair <br />Bowden also spoke of her history with the City of Palm Bay. Mayor Mazziotti communicated that <br />two of Palm Bay’s goals are self-sufficiency and smooth functioning. <br /> <br />Mr. Feldman <br /> continued discussing the annexations, stating that in Community <br />Developments the Homeowner Associations would be responsible for the infrastructure so the <br />long-time residents are not burdened. Any main thoroughfares would be the city’s responsibility. <br />Mr. Feldman noted that these are long-range plans that would be executed in phases, thoughtfully <br />and carefully, and he talked about Bayside Lakes that is ten years old and 50 percent built out. Mr. <br />April 11, 2007 3 <br />Joint. Meeting – City of Palm Bay <br /> <br />