August 17, 2026

This past Tuesday, the City held a Budget Workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and review priorities for the upcoming year. These workshops allow City Council and staff to review revenues and expenditures, discuss funding needs, and consider how City resources can best support our community and services.

Residents are encouraged to stay involved throughout the budget process. If you were unable to attend the workshop, you can watch the meeting livestream to hear the discussion and learn more about how your tax dollars are being planned and allocated.

Indian Harbour Beach Councilmember Susan Ruimy and City Manager John W. Coffey recently attended the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida, alongside Satellite Beach City Manager Brittany Retherford and Mayor Steve Osmer.



The conference provided an opportunity to connect with municipal leaders from across Florida, learn from industry experts, exchange ideas, and discuss strategies for the future of our cities. We’re proud to have our local leaders representing our beachside communities and bringing valuable knowledge and ideas back home!

Protect yourself from identity theft and clear out those filing cabinets and junk drawers at our upcoming Shred Fest & Electronic Take Back!

Join us on September 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Indian Harbour Beach Police Department. This convenient drive-through event allows you to remain in your vehicle while our team unloads your documents and electronics for you.

This is a great opportunity to safely dispose of old bills, financial records, statements, and other documents containing personal or sensitive information.

Accepted electronics include:

• Computers
• UPS battery backups
• Cell phones and tablets
• Lithium-ion batteries
• Car batteries

Please note that TVs, monitors, and printers will not be accepted.

Electronic recycling is limited to the first 50 bags. All electronics must be placed in a standard-size plastic grocery bag.



This event is supported by Recycle Brevard and sponsored by the Rotary Club.

For questions, please contact the Indian Harbour Beach Police Department at 321-773-3030.

This will be our final Yuma Sidewalk Project update because the project is officially complete! Just in time for back-to-school, the expanded sidewalks make it much easier for bicyclists to pass one another safely. The City has also received positive feedback from residents about the improvements.

Funded through transportation impact fees, this project helps create a safer, more accessible route for pedestrians and bicyclists traveling to and from school, jogging, or taking walks with their furry friends. We are excited to see our community already enjoying the new and improved sidewalks!

Exciting progress continues as several major pieces of the project come together. Athletic turf installation is now complete, and the sewer line extension work along North Osceola Drive has also been completed and is awaiting final inspection.

Additional progress includes:

• Ball courts have been measured and marked for posts and poles
• Fill material placement and grading of common areas continues
• Installation of parking lot lights has begun
• The sewer line area has been backfilled with a temporary patch in place while awaiting final inspection

We’re excited to see the continued progress and look forward to sharing more updates as work moves forward!

It was another busy week for the Indian Harbour Beach Police Department, with officers responding to 489 calls for service throughout our community. This week’s activity included:



• 53 traffic enforcement details
• 108 traffic stops
• 14 medical-related calls
• 3 traffic crashes
• 4 DUI arrests

With students back in school, please remember to obey posted speed limits and traffic signs, especially in and around the Ocean Breeze Elementary School area. A little extra patience and attention behind the wheel can go a long way in keeping our students, families, and community safe.

Officer of the Quarter

Back-to-School for Officer Jen!

It’s not just back-to-school time for students and teachers. Our favorite School Resource Officer, Officer Jen, is also back at Ocean Breeze Elementary!



After spending the summer out on the road with IHBPD, Officer Jen is excited to be back where she loves to be, supporting our students, staff, and families while helping keep our school community safe.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Indian Harbour Beach Police Department at 321-773-3030 or email Chief Butler at dbutler@indianharbourbeach.gov.

Last week, the Indian Harbour Beach Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Wednesday evening approximately 5:20 p.m. The Fire Department was operating at a volunteer status at the time. The fire involved a heavy fire load, and both homeowners sustained injuries. One homeowner was transported for medical treatment, while the other sustained minor injuries and was not transported.

IHBFD worked alongside Brevard County Fire Rescue, Satellite Beach Fire Department, and Melbourne Fire Department to bring the fire under control.

There were no issues with the fire hydrant or the City’s municipal water supply. The first unit on scene from Brevard County was a ladder truck carrying approximately 300 to 400 gallons of water. Fire hoses can flow 125 to 150 gallons per minute, which means the water carried on a truck can be used very quickly when actively fighting a structure fire.

IHBFD Engine 56 arrived on scene, and our crew established a continuous water supply from the hydrant, allowing firefighting operations to continue. Incidents like this demonstrate the importance of training, teamwork, and strong mutual aid partnerships with our neighboring departments.

The State Fire Marshal investigated the fire. While a clear cause could not be determined, the fire is currently being ruled unintentional.

We are proud of our IHBFD firefighters and grateful to our neighboring agencies for working together to protect our residents and community. 

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