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Monday, March 01, 2010 |
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City of Cocoa, Florida
The City is open for business at our new City Hall located at 65 Stone Street,
in historic downtown Cocoa Village.
Cocoa is also home to Brevard Community College, University of Central Florida's Brevard Campus, Florida Solar Energy Center, and BCC Planetarium and Observatory...a true circle of learning! Located nearby is a Wal-Mart Super Center, Fed Ex Ground distribution center, and the future home of Home Depot. More than 15 franchised stores along SR 524 and the new Grissom Ridge Industrial Park make this one of the most exciting retail and industry areas in Central Brevard.
The U.S. Census Bureau will mail census questionnaires to every household in the United States in mid-March, and residents are required by law to complete and return the forms by April 1. The 2010 census form asks for name, age, gender, race, date of birth, relationship to the head of the household, and whether the respondents own or rent their home...that's it! Click on the Census picture above to be re-directed to the Brevard County Census Information Website.
Why Complete Your Census Form?
- It's easy. The 2010 census form contains 10 simple questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. It's the shortest census questionnaire in history!
- It's confidential. By law, the U.S. Census Bureau cannot share your response with anyone, including welfare and immigration agencies.
- We all benefit financially. The data will determine how more than $400 billion in federal funds will be distributed to local governments each year...and we want our share!
- It can help us recruit new businesses. Local officials will use census data to attract new businesses -- AND JOBS -- to Brevard County.
- It helps us plan for future needs. Data will be used to forecast housing and transportation needs, draw school district boundaries, and develop community assistance programs.
- It can help you during disasters. The higher our census numbers, the more federal and state assistance Brevard County will be qualified to receive following declared disasters.
- It's convenient. If you file by April 1, 2010, a Census Bureau employee will not need to visit your home!
- It's the law. All people living in Brevard County at least six months of the year are required to complete and return their census forms.
The City of Cocoa is joining forces with United Way of Brevard to launch an unprecedented local relief effort, to raise funds in support of ongoing disaster relief efforts in Haiti. The Haiti Relief Fund Drive officially begins Friday, February 12th and will continue for 60 days. The public can make tax deductible monetary donations online. One-hundred percent of the cash collected will go directly towards the ongoing relief efforts in Haiti.
Customer Service - New Features
- New Phone Number: Water Billing and Customer Service (321)433-8400 or fax (321)433-8408. Access your account information and receive faxes without the wait.
- New Bill Payment Features: Pay your water bill through the automated phone system at no charge. Available from 5:00AM to 12:30AM seven days a week.
- VISA / MASTERCARD ONLY
- E-Checks: Online Bill Payment now allows you to pay by check as well as by credit card.
- E-Notification: “Go Green” Call Customer Service to sign up for E-Notification and receive your bill by email, in place of paper bills.
The City of Cocoa hosts a "FREE" monthly movie in Riverfront Park,
the 3rd Friday of each month at 8 p.m.
the 3rd Friday of each month at 8 p.m.
About Cocoa
- City of Cocoa, Florida
- “The City of Community, Culture and Commerce”
The City of Cocoa is located in historic downtown Cocoa Village:
65 Stone Street Cocoa, FL 32922
(321) 433-8800