City Council to serve on subcommittees and to represent the City Council on other governmental bodies that require the city's input. In 2013, there were 237 city employees. Finances In 2007, the city had a taxable real estate base of $1.55 billion. In 2009–2010, the city paid $2.2 million for solid waste disposal. This was furnished at a cost of $168.48 annually per residence. Non residential (business) collection cost $632.89 each, annually. Police Rockledge has approximately fifty full-time certified police officers serving the city. In addition, there are 18 support staff positions, five reserve officers, eight crossing guards, and seven civilian volunteers. All police officers must be certified by the State of Florida. In August 2011, the new $4 million police headquarters was finished and it is located at 1776 Jack Oates Blvd. The old police station on Barton Blvd may be home to a future library and other non-profit organizations, who will lease the former police headquarters from the city. Fire protection Along with one other city in the county, Rockledge has its own fire department with three stations. There is a county fire department within the city limits. Boards and committees The City of Rockledge contains several citizen-run boards and committees that make recommendations to the city on various issues. The positions held on the boards and committees are on a voluntary basis and non-paid. The boards and committees of Rockledge are: Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment and Appeals Business Development Committee Citizens Advisory Committee Citizens Recreation Advisory Board Code Enforcement Board Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners Education Advisory Committee Planning Commission Retirement Board, Fire Employees Retirement Board, General Employees Retirement Board, Police Employees The Rockledge Environmental Enhancement Board The city publishes an official newsletter for residents of Rockledge. Mayors Fiske 1929–1933 Geiger 1940–1952 J.W. Wilkins 1957–1958 Curt Barnes 1959–1962 J.W. Wilkins 1963–1964 Grady 1965–1974 Jack Oates 1975–1998 Larry L. Schultz 1999–2010 Thomas J. Price 2011–current Economy Local businesses focus on technology and aerospace, especially those related to nearby Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral. Citrus grove production is nominal, producing citrus confections, juice and souvenirs for the tourist trade and for local consumption. Personal income The median income for a household in the city was $45,218, and the median income for a family was $52,332. Males had a median income of $39,434 versus $25,918 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,700.