Our Goal

The goal of the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency (MIRA) is the betterment of the Merritt Island central business district. The Agency plans and oversees the orderly development of public improvements in conjunction with County and State agencies. The Agency works with area businesses by reviewing and approving private development projects within the district, and assisting private redevelopment of slum and blighted areas.

Merritt Island Redevelopment Area Boundaries   View Map

The Merritt Island Redevelopment Area is bounded on the east by the Banana River, on the west by the Indian River, on the north by Lucas Road and on the south by Fortenberry Avenue. The Merritt Island Redevelopment Area is located in District 2 of Brevard County.

MIRA Meetings

2010 Regular Meeting Schedule Double Click to View Yearly Dates

Regular meetings of the MIRA Board of Directors are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 2:00 P.M.  The MIRA Beautification Committee meets regularly on the third Thursday of each month at 3:00 P.M.

• Beautification Committee - Cancelled July 22, 2010
• Board of Directors -             July 29, 2010

Meetings are held at 2575 N. Courtenay Parkway, Room 205, Merritt Island.  For more information, please call 321-454-6610.

MIRA NEWS

Effective October 1, 2008, the maximum Commercial Facade Grant amount has increased to $15,000 from $10,000 on a one-to-one (public to private fund) matching basis.

For more information and link for application refer to the menu in the left-hand column, click on Projects, click on Commercial Facade Grant Program.

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