West Melbourne, Florida
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| West Melbourne, Florida | |
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| — City — | |
| Motto: Creating New Horizons[1] |
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| Coordinates: 28°4′40″N 80°39′55″W / 28.07778°N 80.66528°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Brevard |
| Created | September 11, 1959[1] |
| Government | |
| - Type | Council-Manager |
| - Mayor | Hal J. Rose |
| - City Manager | Scott Morgan |
| - Deputy Mayor | John D’Amico |
| Area | |
| - Total | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km2) |
| - Land | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km2) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population (1 July 2008)[2][3] | |
| - Total | 15,328 |
| - Density | 1,965.1/sq mi (755.1/km2) |
| Census Bureau estimate | |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 32904, 32912 |
| Area code(s) | 321 |
| FIPS code | 12-76500[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0293092[5] |
| Website | www.westmelbourne.org |
West Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It was created in 1959 to stop the area from being annexed into the City of Melbourne and to avoid the levying of an ad valorem tax.[6] The population was 9,824 at the 2000 census. In 1970, the city's population was approximately 3,050.[7] As of 2008, the estimated population according to the U.S. Census Bureau was 15,328.[2] Since 2000, the city has experienced the highest population growth percentage of any municipality in Brevard County.[7] It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
In 2005, the City of West Melbourne started charging property taxes for the first time in its existence (since 1959). Prior to 2005, the city survived on "fees only" for its $17 million budget.[8]
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[edit] Geography
West Melbourne is located at 28°4′40″N 80°39′55″W / 28.07778°N 80.66528°W (28.077895, -80.665326).[9]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.3 km² (7.8 mi²). 20.3 km² (7.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.26%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the 2000 census[4], there were 9,824 people, 4,497 households, and 2,693 families residing in the city. The population density was 485.0/km² (1,255.7/mi²). There were 4,874 housing units at an average density of 240.6/km² (623.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.68% White, 1.40% African American, 0.13% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.21% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.84% of the population.
There were 4,497 households out of which 19.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.63.
The population in the city was spread out with 15.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 31.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
[edit] Government
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The City of West Melbourne utilizes a Council-Manager form of government.[10] The City Council consists of the mayor and six council members.[11] The City Management consists of a city manager and a twelve person executive management team.[12]
In 2007, the city had a taxable real estate base of $1.32 billion.[13]
[edit] City Council[11]
- Hal Rose, Mayor (November 2007 - November 2010)
- John D’Amico, Deputy Mayor, Council Member (November 2007 - November 2009)
- Pat Bentley, Council Member (November 2008 - November 2010)
- Stephany Eley, Council member (November 2008 - November 2010)
- Mike Hazlett, Council Member (November 2007 - November 2009)
- Andrew Jones, Council Member (November 2007 - November 2009)
- William Mettrick, Council Member (November 2008 - November 2010)
[edit] City Management[12]
- Scott Morgan, City Manager[14]
- Brian Lock, Police Chief
- James Wilson, City Attorney
[edit] City Hall
The West Melbourne City Hall is located at 2285 Minton Road.
[edit] Education
Schools are run by the Brevard County School Board. They include:
[edit] Elementary schools
- Meadowlane Elementary
- Roy Allen Elementary[15]
[edit] Middle schools
- Central Middle
[edit] Economy
[edit] Personal Income
The median income for a household in the city was $37,391, and the median income for a family was $46,486. Males had a median income of $38,693 versus $27,040 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,006. About 4.9% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Workforce
In 2007, the average size of West Melbourne's labor force was 5,074. Of that group, 4,783 were employed and 291 were unemployed, for an unemployment rate of 5.7%.[7]
[edit] Housing
In 2008, 83 building permits were issued. This was down from 174 permits in 2007, which was up from 142 permits in 2006.[16]
The median home price in 2007 was $226,000.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of West Melbourne. "Inviting All Citizens", The Sun Newsletter, Vol. 4, Issue 1, First Quarter 2008, 2. West Melbourne received the motto "Creating New Horizons" in 1987.
- ^ a b "Annual Estimates of the population for the Incorporated Places of Florida" (CSV). US Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2008-04-12.csv. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the population for Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas" (CSV). US Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2008/CBSA-EST2008-01.csv. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ City History, West Melbourne, FL - Official Website. Retrieved on 2009-06-25.
- ^ a b c d West Melbourne Community Data Sheet Economic Development Council of Florida's Space Coast. Retrieved on 2009-06-25.
- ^ http://www.flatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/99999999/FACTBOOK/70208035/-1/factbook
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ City of West Melbourne, Florida. "Form of Government", West Melbourne, FL - Official Website. Accessed November 20, 2007.
- ^ a b City of West Melbourne, Florida. "City Council", West Melbourne, FL - Official Website. Accessed January 23, 2009.
- ^ a b City of West Melbourne, Florida. "City Management", West Melbourne, FL - Official Website. Accessed November 20, 2007.
- ^ Dean, James (April 26, 2008). More taxes or fewer services. Florida Today.
- ^ City of West Melbourne, Florida. "Minutes from May 28, 2009 Special City Council Meeting". Accessed July 22, 2008.
- ^ Roy Allen Elementary
- ^ Building Permits United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2009-06-24.
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- West Melbourne, Florida is at coordinates 28°04′40″N 80°39′55″W / 28.077895°N 80.665326°WCoordinates: 28°04′40″N 80°39′55″W / 28.077895°N 80.665326°W
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