The Satellite Beach City Council on Oct. 15 approved two piggyback agreements to secure disaster debris removal and monitoring services: a piggyback to the Brevard County agreement with Crowder Gulf for debris pickup and a piggyback with Tetra Tech for monitoring and FEMA documentation.

City staff said debris contractors tend to go where the largest volumes and pay are, so smaller jurisdictions sometimes struggle to attract crews. Piggybacking Brevard County’s pre‑vetted procurement, staff said, reduces bureaucratic work for the city and helps position Satellite Beach to request a notice to proceed if debris is large enough to warrant contractor mobilization.

Staff explained monitoring is essential for FEMA reimbursement: monitors document truck weights, take photos of trucks and loads, and confirm disposal site receipts. The Crowder Gulf contract initial period runs through May 2026; staff said the county could renew for additional terms. Council members discussed contingency options if contractors do not arrive promptly and confirmed the city could use its own staff in the interim and that the city could maintain secondary contracts if desired.

The council voted to approve piggybacking both the Crowder Gulf debris removal agreement and the Tetra Tech debris monitoring agreement.