City Commission
Regular MeetingDeltona, FL · July 15, 2024
Minutes
City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725
Minutes
City Commission
Monday, July 15, 2024 6:30 PM Deltona Commission Chambers
DECORUM POLICY: The City of Deltona has a significant interest in conducting
orderly and efficient public meetings, which includes preventing disruption,
promoting civility, and preserving decorum. To that end, behavior which disrupts or
impedes the efficient and orderly conduct of any public meeting, as determined by
the Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, is not
permitted. The Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, may
interrupt, warn, or terminate a speaker’s statement when that statement is too
lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene, irrelevant, or otherwise reasonably
perceived to be a disruption to the fair and orderly progress of the discussion at
hand. The Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, may also
interrupt any part of the meeting to warn any individual that they are being
disruptive or otherwise impeding the efficient and orderly conduct of the meeting.
The Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, may require
any individual to leave a public meeting for its duration if that individual is unable to
observe this Policy after being warned. Should an individual be required to leave a
meeting for violating this Policy, that person shall be escorted from Commission
Chambers by a Volusia Sheriff’s Deputy.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:
Present: 6 - Mayor Avila
Vice Mayor JodyLee
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez
Commissioner Colwell
Commissioner Heriot
Commissioner McCool
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Shimkus
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
A. Invocation Presented by District #6 Commissioner.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA:
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A. Approval of minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of July 1,
2024, as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
Colwell, to approve the minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of
July 1, 2024, as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Heriot,
and Commissioner McCool
5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:
A. Presentation by Selys Rivera-Reyes - Halifax Health Programs:
Hospice, Traumatic Loss and Children’s Begin Again
B. FY2022/2023 Annual Audit Presentation: Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report for the Year Ended September 30, 2023
Tim Westgate, Audit Partner, and Lori Walker, Certified Public Accountant, with Purvis
Gray gave a brief explanation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the period
ending September 30, 2023.
The Commission and Mr. Westgate discussed when Purvis Gray was hired, the scope of
work and other services, other auditing firms, an internal auditor and cost, fund balance for
stormwater, the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) letter and notification, identifying the scope
of work, different audit types, audit comments, department turnover, internal processes and
controls, meeting statutory requirements, and the GFOA (Government Finance Officers
Association) award program.
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
Heriot, to approve the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
for the period ending September 30, 2023. The City Manager has the
authority to make corrections of scrivener's errors and the like. The
motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Heriot,
and Commissioner McCool
C. Rainier Coomber, President of VEMA, will present a check to the
Deltona Firefighters Foundation in the Amount of $6,274.92 from the 1st
Annual Memorial Day Bike Ride Event on May 27th.
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6. PUBLIC FORUM: Public comments during Public Forum are limited to items of
City business that are listed on the Agenda and/or items that are not listed on the
Agenda. Comments regarding listed Agenda items will take place after discussion of
each item. Please be courteous and respectful of the views of others. In order to
address the Commission, citizens must fill out a public participation slip and give it
to the Deputy City Clerk. All citizen comments are limited to 4 minutes and shall be
addressed to the Mayor or the Commission as a whole. Members of the City
Commission shall not enter into discussion or respond to a citizen’s comments other
than to give directions or to ask for clarification. However, individual Commissioners
may choose to respond under the "City Commissioner Comments" portion of the
meeting.
Mayor Avila opened the public comments and John Jay, Emma Santiago, Courtney
Cross-Burgos, Althea King, Janet Deyette, Kathy Bryan, and Brandy White addressed the
City Commission.
7. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-35, Establishing the Proposed
Millage Rate for levy of ad valorem taxes for FY 2024/2025.
Strategic Goal: Fiscal Issues
The City Manager gave a brief overview of the item to include the proposal of a Millage
Rate at 7.2 mills.
The Commission and City Manager discussed a payroll study, .2 mills being equal to $1
million, wasteful spending, going to rollback, no stormwater reserves, the demographics
and structure of the tax base, revenues and taxable values, needed projects, not burdening
the residents, budget increases, unnecessary wish lists, the budget is ongoing, tax
exemptions, the Compensation Study, the County's millage rate, public safety increases,
holding developers accountable, raising taxes being politically unpopular, long term
planning, rising costs/living expenses, finding savings, and being fiscally responsible.
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
McCool, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-35 as proposed by the City
Manager at a rate of 7.2.
Mayor Avila opened the public comments and Robin French, Elbert Bryan, Edwin Lasanta,
Brandy White, Kathy Bryan, and Elizabeth Chavez addressed the City Commission.
The Commission discussed Amazon incentives, residential vs. commercial property,
impact fees and other fees, limitation of State law, and the originally proposed millage of
7.0.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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For: 4 - Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell,
Commissioner Heriot, and Commissioner McCool
Against: 2 - Mayor Avila, and Vice Mayor JodyLee
B. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-30, Establishing the Annual Rate
Resolution - Stormwater Services for FY2024/2025.
Strategic Goal: Fiscal Issues
The City Manager gave a brief explanation of the item.
The Commission, City Manager, and staff discussed providing a 2-3 year commitment,
vigorously pursuing grants, successful grant projects breeds other projects, pursuing all
funding opportunities, money for grants, research, State appropriations, a project
dashboard, pushing out information to the public, hiring a grant professional, zero based
budgeting, and budgeted projects not being done.
Mayor Avila opened the public comments and Larry French, Elbert Bryan, A.M.C. de
Fiqueiredo (Tony), Tim Blodgett, Robin French, Brandy White, and Gisselle Calderon-Cruz
Esq. addressed the City Commission.
The Commission and City Attorney discussed the notice of objection by Ms. Calderon-Cruz
Esq., the Theresa Basin Study, needing a stormwater master plan, the importance of
Lyonia Preserve and uplands, developers, protecting residents, and laws written for
developers.
Motion by Vice Mayor JodyLee, seconded by Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-30. The motion carried by
the following vote:
For: 6 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Heriot,
and Commissioner McCool
C. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-31, Establishing the Annual Rate of
Assessment for Solid Waste (Trash) Services for FY 2024/2025.
Strategic Goal: Fiscal Issues
The City Manager gave a brief explanation of the item.
The Commission, staff and Bill Redman with Redman Consulting Group (RCG) discussed
removal of recycling program, the intent of the item, reserves, and whether the fund is self
sufficient.
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Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
McCool, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-31. The motion carried by the
following vote:
For: 6 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Heriot,
and Commissioner McCool
D. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-32, Establishing the Annual Rate
Resolution - Streetlighting Services for FY 2024/2025.
Strategic Goal: Fiscal Issues
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
Colwell, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-32. The motion carried by the
following vote:
For: 6 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Heriot,
and Commissioner McCool
E. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-33, Establishing the Annual Rate
Resolution - Lake McGarity Aquatic Weed Control Services for FY
2024/2025.
Strategic Goal: Fiscal Issues
Motion by Vice Mayor JodyLee, seconded by Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-33. The motion carried by
the following vote:
For: 6 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Heriot,
and Commissioner McCool
F. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-34, Establishing the Annual Rate
Resolution - Nuisance Abatement Services for FY 2024/2025.
Strategic Goal: Strengthen Code Compliance and focus on the City’s
Beautification Program.
Motion by Commissioner McCool, seconded by Commissioner Colwell,
to adopt Resolution No. 2024-34. The motion carried by the following
vote:
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For: 6 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Heriot,
and Commissioner McCool
The Commission and staff discussed the reason for the assessment, anything over $1,500
goes on the tax bill, and abating Welcome Center Road.
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez asked for a consensus to have Code Compliance
look at Welcome Center Road which is a privately owned road and the
Commission concurred.
G. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-29, Granting an Appeal to permit a
Tattoo Establishment within the Retail Commercial District (C-1) located
at 1382 Howland Boulevard, Suite 108, within the City of Deltona;
providing conditions, conflicts, severability, and an effective date.
Strategic Goal: Economic Development
The Deputy Public Works Director gave a brief explanation of the item and the options
available.
The Commission, City Manager, City Attorney and staff discussed the adverse effect on
other businesses, the establishment not being allowed per code, staff working to update
code, the item being an appeal, anticipated code changes and the time frame, doing things
the right way, following the code, not playing favorites, speeding up the process, the options
provided, a nearby businesses, not circumventing the rules, following the established rules,
having the legal right to make the determination, antiquated rules, the City's growth and
becoming more inclusive.
Motion by Commissioner McCool, seconded by Commissioner Colwell,
to approve the appeal of the decision by the review body and help this
business move forward to start tattooing tomorrow.
The Commission and City Attorney discussed Commission input, treating everyone the
same, and a possible rezone.
Mayor Avila opened the public comments and Tim Blodgett, Brandy White, Elizabeth
Chavez, and Elbert Bryan addressed the City Commission.
The applicant, Charles Castro, spoke about a letter of recommendation, provided pictures
of the space, doing a variance, not wanting favors, being 100% ready to open, how tattoo
studios are categorized, having a clean and safe environment, public health and safety
being a priority, using sterilizers similar to hospitals, disinfectants, community spirit,
acceptance, and the plaza owner supporting the business.
The Commission discussed following the code, not being against tattoos, legal advice
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provided, the process, and this being an appeal.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Heriot,
and Commissioner McCool
H. Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 10-2024, vacating portions of the
rights-of-way known as Florida Avenue and Clara Street associated with
the Davis Park Plat.
Strategic Goal: Economic Development
The Planning & Development Planning Manager gave a brief explanation of the item.
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
Heriot, to approve Ordinance No. 10-2024 at first hearing, vacating
portions of rights-of-way known as Florida Avenue and Clara Street
associated with the 1925 Davis Park Plat.
The Commission, staff and Gisselle Calderon-Cruz, Esq. of Booker & Associates, P.A. on
behalf of the applicant, discussed the intended use, the no objection letters, the flood zone,
12 potential boundary and consistencies observed, the property being problematic, traffic
impact analysis, roads or utilities, being clear of legalities, and the survey.
Motion by Commissioner McCool, and seconded by Vice Mayor
JodyLee, to table the item until the Commission can get their questions
answered without any hesitation at all, with 100% clarity. There was no
vote taken on this motion due to the original motion on the floor.
Gisselle Calderon-Cruz, Esq. of Booker & Associates, P.A. on behalf of the applicant,
spoke about the right-of-ways, the public interest, access and easements, and providing the
Commission clarity on their questions at the next hearing.
The Commission discussed tabling the item and the cost and the original motion on the
floor.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 4 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, and Commissioner Heriot
Against: 2 - Commissioner Colwell, and Commissioner McCool
8. OLD BUSINESS:
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9. NEW BUSINESS:
10. COMMENTS ON CONSENT ITEMS: Citizen comments are limited to issues and
concerns on the Consent Agenda item(s). Please complete a public participation slip
and indicate in the subject line the issue you wish to address. Members of the City
Commission shall not enter into discussion or respond to individuals' comments
during the public forum other than to give directions or to ask for clarification.
Please be courteous and respectful of the views of others. Personal attacks on
Commission members, City staff or members of the public are not allowed, and will
be ruled out of order by the Mayor.
Mayor Avila opened the public comments and Elbert Bryan, Mike Williams, and Courtney
Cross-Burgos addressed the City Commission.
11. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda contains items that have been
determined to be routine and non-controversial. If discussion is desired by any
member of the City Commission, that item must be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered separately. All other matters included under the Consent
Agenda will be approved by one motion. Citizens with concerns should address
those concerns by filling out a public participation slip and giving it to the Deputy
City Clerk prior to Consent Agenda items being pulled.
The Commission pulled all the items on the Consent Agenda for discussion.
A. Request approval for the replacement of the existing restroom at
Timber Ridge Park with a new restroom facility. The entire project is not
to exceed the budgeted amount of $225,000.00.
Strategic Goal: Infrastructure
The Parks & Recreation Director gave a brief explanation of the item.
The Commission and staff discussed the vendor's location and being a national company,
the vendor being on the approved list, the condition of the bathroom, the item being
budgeted, delaying the project, going out to bid, the item being sole sourced, and the
camera system.
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
McCool, to approve the replacement of the existing restroom at Timber
Ridge Park with a new restroom facility. The motion failed by the
following vote:
For: 3 - Mayor Avila, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, and
Commissioner McCool
Against: 3 - Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner Colwell, and
Commissioner Heriot
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The City Manager stated staff will bid it out to see what other companies come in at and
compare it to this bid. We will hold off but, we will not loose the money.
B. Request for approval of the Proportionate Fair Share Agreement with
Catalina Pointe, LLC, and Volusia County, for the Catalina Pointe RPUD.
Strategic Goal: Impact Fees
The Planning & Development Planning Manager gave a brief explanation of the item.
The Commission and staff discussed the total amount and the payment process.
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Mayor Avila, to
approve the Proportionate Fair Share Agreement with Catalina Pointe,
LLC and Volusia Couty. The motion failed by the following vote:
For: 3 - Mayor Avila, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, and
Commissioner Heriot
Against: 3 - Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner Colwell, and
Commissioner McCool
C. Request for approval of Resolution No. 2024-26 Budget Amendment for
chemical purchases from Odyssey Manufacturing Co. of Tampa Fl.
utilizing piggyback of the Marion County $78,500.00 contract.
Strategic Goal: Public Safety
The Public Works & Deltona Water Director gave a brief explanation of the item.
Motion by Commissioner Heriot, seconded by Commissioner McCool,
to approve Resolution No. 2024-26 Budget Amendment for chemical
purchases from Odyssey Manufacturing Co. of Tampa Fl. utilizing
piggyback of the Marion County contract in the amount of $78,500.00.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 6 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Heriot,
and Commissioner McCool
D. Request approval to increase the existing Purchase Order for General
Legal Services.
Strategic Goal: Internal and External Communication
The City Manager gave a brief explanation of the item.
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Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
Colwell, to direct the City Manager to increase the existing Purchase
Order for General Legal Services in an amount not to exceed $125,000.
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5 - Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez,
Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Heriot, and
Commissioner McCool
Against: 1 - Mayor Avila
E. Request for removal of the Mayor and City Commission offices at City
Hall.
Strategic Goal: Internal and External Communication
The City Manager gave a brief explanation of the item.
The Commission and staff discussed the perception of interference, stopping the narrative,
policies and procedures, staff interaction, Commissioner requests, reducing friction, the
item being requested by the Commission, badge access, Commissioners working with
staff, the lack of directors, Commissioners not staying in their lane, the Commission
directing staff, the Commission having general relationships with staff, the Charter, salaries
and promotions.
Motion by Commissioner Heriot, seconded by Commissioner Colwell,
to extend the meeting by 5 minutes. The motion carried by the
following vote:
For: 6 - Mayor Avila, Vice Mayor JodyLee, Commissioner
Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Heriot,
and Commissioner McCool
12. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
13. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
14. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS & REPORTS:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
______________________________
Santiago Avila, Jr., MAYOR
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ATTEST:
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Joyce Raftery, CMC, MMC, CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725
Regular Commission Meeting
City Commission
Mayor Avila
Vice Mayor JodyLee
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez
Commissioner Colwell
Commissioner Heriot
Commissioner McCool
Commissioner Shimkus
Monday, July 15, 2024 6:30 PM Deltona Commission Chambers
DECORUM POLICY: The City of Deltona has a significant interest in conducting
orderly and efficient public meetings, which includes preventing disruption,
promoting civility, and preserving decorum. To that end, behavior which disrupts or
impedes the efficient and orderly conduct of any public meeting, as determined by
the Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, is not
permitted. The Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, may
interrupt, warn, or terminate a speaker’s statement when that statement is too
lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene, irrelevant, or otherwise reasonably
perceived to be a disruption to the fair and orderly progress of the discussion at
hand. The Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, may also
interrupt any part of the meeting to warn any individual that they are being
disruptive or otherwise impeding the efficient and orderly conduct of the meeting.
The Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, may require
any individual to leave a public meeting for its duration if that individual is unable to
observe this Policy after being warned. Should an individual be required to leave a
meeting for violating this Policy, that person shall be escorted from Commission
Chambers by a Volusia Sheriff’s Deputy.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
A. Invocation Presented by District #6 Commissioner.
Background: At the Regular City Commission Meeting on Monday, October 17,
2011, the City Commission approved to have each Commissioner by
District schedule someone to present the invocation at each Regular
City Commission meeting rotating each Commissioner by District
starting with District #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and the Mayor.
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA:
A. Approval of minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of July 1, 2024, as
presented.
Background: N/A
Attachments: July 1, 2024 RCM Minutes
5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:
A. Presentation by Selys Rivera-Reyes - Halifax Health Programs: Hospice,
Traumatic Loss and Children’s Begin Again
Background: Presentation by Halifax Health on three of their programs: Hospice,
Children’s BeginAgain and Traumatic Loss.
Attachments: Halifax Health Hospice Grief Counseling Programs Presentation
B. FY2022/2023 Annual Audit Presentation: Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report for the Year Ended September 30, 2023
Background: The City undergoes a financial audit each year and issues an Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report that includes the City’s financial
statements. The independent audit firm of Purvis Gray, Certified Public
Accountants will present the City’s audited Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Attachments: FY 2023 ACFR FINAL
C. Rainier Coomber, President of VEMA, will present a check to the Deltona
Firefighters Foundation in the Amount of $6,274.92 from the 1st Annual
Memorial Day Bike Ride Event on May 27th.
Background: VEMA (Veterans Enforcers Motorcycle Association) partnered with the
City of Deltona for the 1st Annual Memorial Day Bike Ride Event
honoring Veterans and First Responders. The money raised was
shared by VEMA with the Deltona Firefighters Foundation.
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6. PUBLIC FORUM: Public comments during Public Forum are limited to items of
City business that are listed on the Agenda and/or items that are not listed on the
Agenda. Comments regarding listed Agenda items will take place after discussion of
each item. Please be courteous and respectful of the views of others. In order to
address the Commission, citizens must fill out a public participation slip and give it
to the Deputy City Clerk. All citizen comments are limited to 4 minutes and shall be
addressed to the Mayor or the Commission as a whole. Members of the City
Commission shall not enter into discussion or respond to a citizen’s comments
other than to give directions or to ask for clarification. However, individual
Commissioners may choose to respond under the "City Commissioner Comments"
portion of the meeting.
7. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-35, Establishing the Proposed Millage
Rate for levy of ad valorem taxes for FY 2024/2025.
Strategic Goal: Fiscal Issues
Background: The City Manager is proposing a millage rate of 7. 0000 mills, which is
reduced from the rate levied in FY2023/2024 and reflects an increase
of 3.35% from the rolled-back rate of 6.7730 mills. Staff proposes the
Commission adopt a proposed millage rate of 7. 0000 mills for
FY2024/2025. Attached is Resolution No. 2024 -35 establishing a
proposed millage rate. The adopted rate will be communicated to the
Property Appraiser and used in the Notice of Proposed Property Taxes
(TRIM Notices) issued to Deltona property owners in late August. If the
commission votes to approve a higher millage rate at the first hearing in
September, the City is required to send a revised TRIM notice to the
property appraiser and to the residents at the City’s expense (s.
200.065(2)(d), F.S.).
Attachments: Resolution No. 2024-35
B. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-30, Establishing the Annual Rate
Resolution - Stormwater Services for FY2024/2025.
Strategic Goal: Fiscal Issues
Background: The Stormwater Utility System is based on operation and capital needs
and is funded by fees levied to the property owners in the City of
Deltona. The current rate of $128 was adopted six years ago and will
not support the Stormwater Utility System for capital projects. The
impacts of Hurricane Ian and Nicole resulted in approximately 250
homes being flooded, roadways closed and an overwhelming
unprecedented impact on the stormwater infrastructure. The City has
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identified a number of projects to begin the process of upgrading and
improving the stormwater infrastructure that in some areas is nearly 60
years old. One major project is the Theresa Basin Study, which will
result in identifying areas of greatest need and projects that can
improve and enhance the flow of stormwater through the City of
Deltona. Staff is pursuing every avenue of funding including grants,
appropriations and similar to help off-set what is anticipated as a $50M
need for stormwater capital projects and upgrades and improvements.
Section 54-158 of the Code of Ordinances requires that the City
Commission adopt an Annual Rate Resolution during its budget
adoption process for each fiscal year. On June 3rd, 2024, the
Commission voted to approve the preliminary annual rate of $170 per
equivalent residential unit (ERU). The attached Resolution 2024-30 will
establish an annual rate of $170 per ERU for FY2024/2025 for
stormwater utility assessments.
Attachments: Resolution No. 2024-30
Stormwater Rate Study Presentation
C. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-31, Establishing the Annual Rate of
Assessment for Solid Waste (Trash) Services for FY 2024/2025.
Strategic Goal: Fiscal Issues
Background: The Solid Waste (Trash) Collection System is based on operational
and capital needs and is funded by fees levied to the property owners
in the City. Section 54-56 of the Code of Ordinances requires that the
City Commission adopt an Annual Rate Resolution during its budget
adoption process for each fiscal year. On June 3rd, 2024, the
Commission voted to approve the preliminary annual rate of $235.42
per residential unit. The attached Resolution 2024-31 will establish an
annual rate of $235.42 per residential unit for FY2024/2025 for Solid
Waste (Trash) Collection Assessments.
The residential solid waste collection rates for FY 2024/2025 have
been calculated based on the following criteria:
The Volusia County landfill cost increased as of October 1, 2023.
The current rate for regular household garbage changed from
$34.00 per ton to $37.00 per ton, household yard waste and bulk
items went from $23.00 per ton to $30.00 per ton.
The Consumer Price Index is adjusted annually based on the
Sewer, Water, Trash index of the percentage change from April of
the previous year to April of the current year.
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The fuel adjustment component is adjusted annually based on the
change in the average monthly pricing of diesel fuel for the last 12
months and the current pricing.
The result of those calculations has a 17.78% decrease in fuel
component, 11% increase in disposal cost component and a
5.31% increase in the collection consumer price index component.
The annual solid waste assessment rate for FY 2024/2025 is proposed
at $235.42 per Residential Unit, which is increased by $32.62 or
16.09% from the current fiscal year rate. This is the first rate increase
the City has implemented in six years, which calculates to a 2.40%
increase annually.
Attachments: Resolution No. 2024-31
Solid Waste Assessment Calculations
D. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-32, Establishing the Annual Rate
Resolution - Streetlighting Services for FY 2024/2025.
Strategic Goal: Fiscal Issues
Background: The Streetlighting Services System is based on operational and capital
needs and is funded by fees levied to the property owners in the City.
Section 54-253 of the Code of Ordinances requires that the City
Commission adopt an Annual Rate Resolution during its budget
adoption process for each fiscal year. On June 3rd, 2024, the
Commission voted to approve the preliminary rate. The attached
Resolution 2024-32 will establish an annual rate for streetlighting
assessments.
Attachments: Resolution No. 2024-32
E. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-33, Establishing the Annual Rate
Resolution - Lake McGarity Aquatic Weed Control Services for FY 2024/2025.
Strategic Goal: Fiscal Issues
Background: The Lake McGarity Special Assessment District was established to
provide aquatic weed control services for the Lake. The cost of those
services is apportioned to properties that will benefit from those
services and will be levied to the property owners.
Section 54-16 of the Code of Ordinances requires that the City
Commission adopt an Annual Rate Resolution during its budget
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adoption. Attached is the Annual Rate Resolution for Aquatic Weed
Control Services assessments for the Lake McGarity Special
Assessment District for FY 2024/2025. The attached Resolution
2024-33 will establish an annual rate of $60.00 per assessed parcel.
Attachments: Resolution No. 2024-33
F. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-34, Establishing the Annual Rate
Resolution - Nuisance Abatement Services for FY 2024/2025.
Strategic Goal: Strengthen Code Compliance and focus on the City’s
Beautification Program.
Background: The Nuisance Abatement Assessment was established in 2018 for the
collection of unpaid costs and expenses incurred by the City for
nuisance and lot clean-up. This is an effort for the City to recoup the
costs associated with the abatement of the property for clean-up that is
a nuisance and a threat to public health, safety, and welfare.
Section 54 of the Code of Ordinances requires that the City
Commission adopt an Annual Rate Resolution during its budget
adoption process for each fiscal year. Attached is the Annual Rate
Resolution for Nuisance Abatement Services for FY 2024/2025. The
total outstanding and unpaid assessments for the provision of Nuisance
Abatement Services for FY 2024/2025 is $43,698.01.
Attachments: Resolution No. 2024-34
G. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-29, Granting an Appeal to permit a Tattoo
Establishment within the Retail Commercial District (C-1) located at 1382
Howland Boulevard, Suite 108, within the City of Deltona; providing conditions,
conflicts, severability, and an effective date.
Strategic Goal: Economic Development
Background: The applicant, Charles Castro, entered into a lease agreement for
Suite 108 in the plaza located at 1382 Howland Boulevard. This
location in whole, is zoned C-1, Retail Commercial, and does not allow
tattoo establishments. The current Land Development Code affords
tattoo establishments in C-2, General Commercial zoning with a
Conditional Use Approval and in C-3, Heavy Commercial zoning with
no additional approvals required.
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Attachments: Resolution No 2024-29
Appeal Application 6.5.24
Appeal Appl Owner Letter No OBJ
Appeal Appl Attchmnt A From Appl
Appeal Appl Attchmnt B Photos
H. Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 10-2024, vacating portions of the rights-of-way
known as Florida Avenue and Clara Street associated with the Davis Park Plat.
Strategic Goal: Economic Development
Background: The applicant is requesting to vacate portions of the rights-of-way
(ROW) within the Deltona Village, as they are part of an antiquated plat
from 1925. The City received the required no-objection letters from all
utilities within the area. The vacation of ROW does not change the
zoning but will allow the owner to develop the land, as it is currently too
constrained. Please refer to the Staff Report for more information.
Attachments: Staff Report AROW24-0001
Ordinance No 10-2024
Exhibit A - Legal Description
Maps
Non-objection Letters
Davis Park Plat 1925
Deltona Village Vacation of ROW
8. OLD BUSINESS:
9. NEW BUSINESS:
10. COMMENTS ON CONSENT ITEMS: Citizen comments are limited to issues and
concerns on the Consent Agenda item(s). Please complete a public participation slip
and indicate in the subject line the issue you wish to address. Members of the City
Commission shall not enter into discussion or respond to individuals' comments
during the public forum other than to give directions or to ask for clarification.
Please be courteous and respectful of the views of others. Personal attacks on
Commission members, City staff or members of the public are not allowed, and will
be ruled out of order by the Mayor.
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11. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda contains items that have been
determined to be routine and non-controversial. If discussion is desired by any
member of the City Commission, that item must be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered separately. All other matters included under the Consent
Agenda will be approved by one motion. Citizens with concerns should address
those concerns by filling out a public participation slip and giving it to the Deputy
City Clerk prior to Consent Agenda items being pulled.
A. Request approval for the replacement of the existing restroom at Timber Ridge
Park with a new restroom facility. The entire project is not to exceed the
budgeted amount of $225,000.00.
Strategic Goal: Infrastructure
Background: The restrooms at Timber Ridge Park are 25 years old, not in
compliance with ADA accessibility and have reached the end of their
useful service life. This capital project, approved in the budget, provides
for an ADA accessible restroom. In addition, this project will also
upgrade the security cameras. Once the restroom is delivered, the
Contractors will install the electrical, plumbing and security cameras.
The entire cost of this project, including the camera upgrades will not
exceed the budgeted amount of $225,000 dollars.
Attachments: CXT Contract 081721 thru 10.15.2025
Timber Ridge
WO#795899 Timber Ridge Park
ROA 22-B-161MC Plumbing Services
Est#1172 - Vann Park Clubhouse HVAC
Bid#23025 Electrical Service
COD Verkada 6 Quote 19694
P-20-20-COC EMPIRE AMENDMENT 1
B. Request for approval of the Proportionate Fair Share Agreement with Catalina
Pointe, LLC, and Volusia County, for the Catalina Pointe RPUD.
Strategic Goal: Impact Fees
Background: Cataline Pointe RPUD was approved in January of 2023 for 277
detached residential units that shall remain under ownership as a
multi-family rental complex. If the Developer does not pay the total
Proportionate Fair Share amount within one (1) year of the date of the
execution of this Agreement by all parties hereto, then the outstanding
balance of the Proportionate Fair Share shall be revised based on the
applicable Consumer Price Index published inflationary rate. If the
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proportionate fair-share amount is not paid before December 31, 2025,
then the TIA must be updated, and the proportionate fair-share amount
recalculated. The City will receive approximately $277,596.00 in impact
fees from the development. The City is required to approve and sign
the agreement before the County can sign the agreement.
Attachments: Proportionate Share Agreement
Exhibit B - Updated Prop. share calcs
C. Request for approval of Resolution No. 2024-26 Budget Amendment for
chemical purchases from Odyssey Manufacturing Co. of Tampa Fl. utilizing
piggyback of the Marion County $78,500.00 contract.
Strategic Goal: Public Safety
Background: On September 9th of 2023, the City of Deltona was notified by Odyssey
Manufacturing of a price increase of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) from
$1.25 to $1.65 per gallon. Sodium hypochlorite is used as a required
disinfectant in the wastewater process.
The City of Deltona is using a piggyback contract of Marion County
which was renewed on September 30th, 2023, with the increased cost
valid until September 30, 2024.
Many factors such as distance from manufacture by rail and roadway as
well as volume purchased influence this adjusted cost. Similar utility’s
experienced prices of $1.69 and $1.75 per gallon.
At the time of the notification, the 23/24 FY budget was in the final
stages of approval. Sodium Hypochlorite usage has been monitored
very closely to attempt to utilize the approved funds while still
maintaining adequate disinfection per FDEP requirements. Those
funds are exhausted, and the budget resolution provides the additional
funds to continue to meet disinfection requirements through FY 23/24.
Attachments: Deltona Cvr Ltr
Resolution No. 2024-26
BA2024-049 WW Chemicals - 362
D. Request approval to increase the existing Purchase Order for General Legal
Services.
Strategic Goal: Internal and External Communication
Background: At the Regular Commission Meeting held on July 1, 2024 , the City
Commission approved by consensus that the City Attorney will be paid
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for no more than 40 hours a week until the effective date of her
resignation letter, September 3 0, 2024. There is currently an invoice
due for work done for the month of June in the amount of $38,203.50.
There are currently no funds remaining on the purchase order to pay
this invoice. However, there is $153,700 remaining on the line item
which can be used to increase the existing purchase order.
E. Request for removal of the Mayor and City Commission offices at City Hall.
Strategic Goal: Internal and External Communication
Background: At the Regular Commission Meeting held on July 1, 2024,
Commissioner McCool requested that the Mayor and City Commission
consider the removal of their offices at City Hall. Over the last few
months several Commissioners have made this same suggestion. This
item is so the City Commission can vote on the removal of all three
offices at City Hall or to leave the offices as is.
12. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
13. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
14. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS & REPORTS:
15. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTE: If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need
a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he/she may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105).
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these
proceedings should contact the City Manager in writing at
CityManager@deltonafl.gov or to Deltona City Hall, 2345 Providence Blvd.,
Deltona, FL 32725 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at which the person
wishes to attend. The City is not permitted to provide the use of human physical
assistance to physically handicapped persons in lieu of the construction or use of
ramps or other mechanical devices in order to comply with Florida law. If proper
accommodations for handicapped access cannot be made at a particular public
meeting venue pursuant to a timely written request under Section 286.26 F.S., the
City Manager shall change the venue of that meeting to a location where those
accommodations can be provided.
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