tongue. In total, 9.60% of the total population spoke languages other than English. Government The Melbourne City Council consists of the mayor and six district council members. Melbourne uses a Council-Manager form of government. City officials Paul Alfrey, Mayor – Elected November 2020, term expires November 2024 Tim Thomas, District 1 Council Member – Elected in November 2016. Re-elected in November 2020, term expires November 2024 Mark LaRusso, Vice Mayor & District 2 Council Member – Elected in November 2018. Re-elected in November 2022, term expires November 2026 Yvonne Minus, District 3 Council Member – Elected in November 2016. Re-elected in November 2020, term expires November 2024 Rachael Bassett, District 4 Council Member – Elected in November 2022, term expires November 2026 Mimi Hanley, District 5 Council Member – Elected in November 2020, term expires November 2024 Julie Sanders, District 6 Council Member – Elected in November 2018. Re-elected in November 2022, term expires November 2026 The following are appointed by the council: City Attorney City Manager Melbourne city officials created the Babcock Street Redevelopment District in 1998 to stimulate new development along Babcock Street from U.S. 1 south to U.S. 192. A 218-unit apartment complex built in 2005 is most recent step in an effort to revitalize this area. In 2010, the Eau Gallie Arts District received its designation as a Florida Main Street. Established in 1860 along the Indian River, the arts district (called EGAD!) has proven to be highly successful in its redevelopment of the community of art galleries, shops, restaurants, Melbourne's first microbrewery (Intracoastal Brewing Company), and contains the city civic center and public library with a public pier, Historic Rossetter House and Gardens, Pineapple Park, a few businesses over 40 years old, and a community park and band shell, which is the center of many community activities. It is now a non-accredited main street program. A $180.8 million Operating and Capital Budget was passed for the 2014–2015 fiscal year. In 2007, the city had a taxable real estate base of $4.96 billion. A 2011 study rated the general pension fund for city employees highly at 190%. Less favorably rated were the pension plans for fire and police employees. In 2009, the city had 870 full-time employees and 176 part-time employees. Economy Industry Melbourne Orlando International Airport is located near the center of the city. Melbourne contains defense and technology companies with a high concentration of