Brevard County Board Of County

Brevard County Board Of County and its subsidiaries are U.S. local government entities providing a wide range of public services to residents of Brevard County, Florida. The county government and its various departments receive federal contract and grant awards to support law enforcement, emergency management, transportation, social services, and infrastructure projects. Brevard County Government aims to enhance the quality of life for over 600,000 residents through services such as residential garbage pickup, libraries, parks, and job opportunities, while also supporting community development and environmental initiatives.

Through federal contracts, Brevard County entities have provided critical support services to federal agencies. The Brevard County Sheriff's Department has an ongoing agreement with the National Park Service to supply annual radio dispatch services for law enforcement at Canaveral National Seashore, with a contract ceiling of $15,000 running through August 2025. Additionally, the department secured a significant $1.5 million Other Transaction Agreement with the Transportation Security Administration to establish and operate an explosives detection canine team program in Melbourne, Florida, supporting the TSA's National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program through June 2025. These contracts demonstrate the county's capability to provide specialized law enforcement and security services to federal agencies.

Federal grants have enabled Brevard County departments to participate in various public safety, community development, and infrastructure initiatives. The Emergency Management Division has received multiple Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) subawards from the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management to support emergency preparedness activities, including hardening critical infrastructure like the county's Emergency Operations Center. The Transit Services Department has utilized Federal Transit Administration grants for a wide range of transit-related projects, including vehicle fleet maintenance, bus purchases, security system renovations, and facility improvements. The Housing and Human Services Division has received significant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for Community Development Block Grants and HOME Investment Partnerships Program, supporting affordable housing and community development activities. Additionally, the county has been awarded grants for hazard mitigation projects, victim services, adult drug court programs, and transportation planning initiatives. These diverse grant-funded activities reflect Brevard County's commitment to improving public services and infrastructure across multiple sectors.