City of Deltona  
2345 Providence Blvd.  
Deltona, FL 32725  
Regular Commission Meeting  
City Commission  
Mayor Avila  
Vice Mayor Heriot  
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez  
Commissioner Colwell  
Commissioner Howington  
Commissioner Lulli  
Commissioner Santiago  
Monday, July 21, 2025  
6:30 PM  
Deltona Commission Chambers  
PUBLIC FORUM: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM  
BUSINESS MEETING - 6:30 PM  
1. CALL TO ORDER:  
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:  
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:  
A.  
4. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:  
5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:  
A.  
This is presentation is to provide an update on all things AdventHealth.  
Background:  
B.  
Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Parks  
Background:  
and Recreation month, and the United States House of  
Representatives officially mandated July as Parks and Recreation  
Month in 2009. As we observe July as Parks and Recreation Month, we  
also support the skilled work of parks and recreation professionals who  
help to strengthen the community and connect people with nature and  
each other and provide opportunities for healthful living, and  
environmental sustainability.  
6. DELTONA COMMUNITY EVENTS:  
7. NEW BUSINESS - BUDGET ITEMS:  
A.  
This is a request for the City Council to establish the tentative maximum  
fiscal year FY 2025-26 millage rate and schedule the public hearings  
for the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget. The maximum millage and  
budget hearing dates require public notifications under the Florida Truth  
in Millage (TRIM) statutes.  
Background:  
The property appraiser will use the maximum millage rate voted on  
during this meeting in the Notice of Proposed Property Taxes and mail  
it to all property owners in August. The City Council may reduce the  
tentative millage rate below the maximum millage rate; however, the  
City Council cannot increase the tentative millage rate above the  
maximum millage rate without another public notification to all City  
property owners. For practical purposes, the rate approved at this  
meeting will establish the maximum property tax millage rate for the  
next fiscal year.  
The current year's operating millage rate is $7.0000 per $1,000  
assessed taxable value;  
the current year's total taxable value for operating purposes is  
$5,671,597,678 as certified by the Volusia County Property Appraiser.  
The current year's rolled-back millage rate is $6.5494 per $1,000  
assessed value. If the prior year millage rate of $7.0000 per $1,000  
were assessed, this would be an increase of 6.88% above the roll-back  
millage rate  
Per Florida Statutes and the Truth in Millage (TRIM) Timetable, staff  
must recommend  
certain dates for the required public hearings. The recommended dates  
and times are  
as follows:  
1. Tentative Hearing - Wednesday, September 3, at 6:30 p.m.  
2. Final Hearing - Monday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m.  
B.  
The Stormwater Utility System is funded by fees levied to the property  
owners to fund operation and capital needs. The current rate of $170  
was adopted last year as part of a five-year phase to not support the  
Stormwater Utility System for operating and capital projects.  
Background:  
The attached Resolution only establishes the maximum stormwater  
annual assessment of $190.00 per equivalent residential unit for  
FY2025/2026 for Stormwater Assessments to be included as part of  
the annual Truth in Millage Notice (TRIM) per F.S. 197.3632.  
Staff as part of the TRIM process the for the City Commission to set the  
final Annual Stormwater Assessment as part of the September 15  
Commission meeting.  
C.  
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.  
Background:  
The attached Resolution only establishes the maximum solid waste  
annual assessment of $275.00 per residential unit for FY2025/2026 for  
Solid Waste (Trash) Collection Assessments to be included as part of  
the annual Truth in Millage Notice (TRIM) per F.S. 197.3632.  
Staff in August will bring the necessary contract amendments with  
Waste Pro to allow for the City Commission to set the final Annual Solid  
Waste Assessment as part of the September 15 Commission meeting.  
D.  
The Streetlighting Services System is based on operational and capital  
needs and is funded by fees levied to the property owners in the City.  
Background:  
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.  
The attached Resolution only establishes the maximum streetlighting  
annual assessment per parcel for FY2025/2026 for Stormwater  
Assessments to be included as part of the annual Truth in Millage  
Notice (TRIM) per F.S. 197.3632.  
Staff as part of the TRIM process the for the City Commission to set the  
final annual Streetlighting Assessment as part of the September 15  
Commission meeting.  
E.  
The Lake McGarity Special Assessment District was established to  
provide aquatic weed control services for the Lake. The cost of those  
Background:  
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  
adoption.  
The attached Resolution only establishes the maximum annual  
assessment of $30.00 per assessed parcel for FY2025/2026 for the  
Lake McGarity Assessments to be included as part of the annual Truth  
in Millage Notice (TRIM) per F.S. 197.3632.  
Staff as part of the TRIM process the for the City Commission to set the  
final Annual Lake McGarity Assessment as part of the September 15  
Commission meeting.  
F.  
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 four (4) properties for  
clean-up that is a nuisance and a threat to public health, safety, and  
welfare per Section 54 of the Code of Ordinances.  
Background:  
The attached Resolution only establishes the maximum annual  
assessment of each applicable parcel for FY2025/2026 for the  
Nuisance Abatement Services Assessments to be included as part of  
the annual Truth in Millage Notice (TRIM) per F.S. 197.3632.  
Staff as part of the TRIM process the for the City Commission to set the  
final Annual Nuisance Abatement Assessment as part of the  
September 15 Commission meeting.  
8. CONSENT AGENDA:  
A.  
N/A  
Background:  
B.  
Transform386 was established to build a more resilient future for the  
residents of Volusia County. The program offers a number of avenues  
for the City and residents to find federal funds for disaster recovery after  
Background:  
other sources fall short.  
Transform386 partners with cities to purchase properties in flood-prone  
areas using federal disaster recovery funds. The two pathways are  
buyout and property acquisition; both avenues rely on willing sellers and  
the City’s cooperation.  
In order for the City to participate in the buyout or acquisition pathways,  
the City must pass a resolution stating that the City of Deltona desires  
to participate in the program; designates authority to the City Manager  
to approve or decline specific property transfers; and be prepared to  
accept and maintain properties as greenspace or stormwater  
infrastructure.  
Any properties acquired under this program and deeded to the City  
shall not be sold or used for any other purposes.  
C.  
These two (2) new vehicles will be utilized by the Code Compliance  
Officers out in the field and will replace one (1) Animal Control truck  
ES1817 - 2018 with 148,828 miles, 7 years old & 12,255 operating  
hours, which has exceeded the useful life per policy CW10-03 - City  
Vehicle/Equipment Replacement Guidelines of 100,000 miles and or  
7,500 operating hours. Staff obtained a quote using the Florida Sheriffs  
Association Light Vehicle Contract FSA 24-VEL-32, with an effective  
date of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 one (1) new  
2025 Ford F250 Super Cab 164” WB 4x2 and one (1) new 2025 Ford  
Maverick Pickup AWD Gas Engine. Florida Sheriff’s Association  
provides a quote for the purchase in the amount not to exceed  
$119,533.70 for both vehicles.  
Background:  
The City Commission approved Resolution No. 2025-29, the  
Purchasing Policy in March 2025. The City Manager per the  
Purchasing Policy was granted authority to approve as it is budgeted  
for goods and services and is an exempt item from solicitation due to  
this being a commodities or contractual services competitively bid and  
awarded by another governmental agencies using the same terms and  
conditions, and prices and is considered economically advantageous  
to the City. The City Commission by consensus on June 23, 2025,  
directed that all items $25,000 or greater be brought back before the  
City Commission for approval.  
D.  
The I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Project is a critical infrastructure initiative  
designed to improve mobility, safety, and freight efficiency along  
Central Florida’s primary transportation corridor. Segments 3 and 4,  
extending from north of SR 434 in Seminole County to SR 472 in  
Volusia County, involve major interchange upgrades and capacity  
enhancements that will benefit the City of Deltona and the broader  
region. Recognized as top priorties by the Volusia Flagler  
Transportation Planning Organization, these improvements are  
essential for addressing long-term transportation needs, enhancing  
regional commerce, and facilitating smoother daily commutes. This  
resolution reflects the City’s Commission’s desire to express its  
support for FDOT’s expedited completion of Segments 3 and 4 of the  
I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Project.  
Background:  
E.  
Resolution No. 2025-76 reaffirms the City’s Zoning in Progress”  
declaration originally adopted in March 2025 under Resolution No.  
2025-48, allowing staff additional time to prepare targeted  
amendments to the Land Development Code and Comprehensive  
Plan. These updates are intended to protect environmentally sensitive  
lands, preserve agrarian and low impact development areas and  
promote ecotourism and agritourism. Due to the complexity of these  
issues, staff is requesting an additional 120 days to finalize draft  
regulations. During this time, related development applications will be  
conditionally received but subject to any future codes changes adopted  
by the Commission. The current zoning in progress is set to expire on  
July 27, 2025.  
Background:  
F.  
Resolution No. 2025-77 reaffirms the City’s “Zoning in Progress”  
declaration for the Deltona Activity Center, originally adopted in March  
2025 under Resolution No. 2025-49. The purpose is to allow staff  
additional time to prepare amendments to the Land Development  
Code and Comprehensive Plan that support a walkable, mixed-use  
environment promoting economic development, housing diversity, and  
recreational opportunities. Staff is requesting an additional 120 days to  
finalize these updates. During this period, development applications  
within the affected area will be conditionally accepted but subject to  
future code revisions adopted by the Commission. The current zoning  
in progress is set to expire on July 27, 2025.  
Background:  
G.  
The Volusia-Flagler TPO is the duly designated and constituted body  
responsible for carrying out the urban transportation planning and  
programming process for the urbanized areas within Volusia-Flagler  
Counties. Florida Statutes 339.175; 23 U.S.C. 134; and 49 U.S.C.  
5303 require that the urbanized area, as a condition to the receipt of  
federal capital or operating assistance, have a continuing, cooperative,  
and comprehensive transportation planning process that results in  
plans and programs consistent with the comprehensively planned  
development of the urbanized area.  
Background:  
9. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
A.  
The applicant has submitted a request to amend the Halifax  
Crossing-Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD) to update the  
Master Development Plan (MDP) and reduce minimum lot size  
requirements for commercial parcels. The amendment increased  
commercial land area to 58.5 acres and allows up to 850 multi-family  
units, including 300 age restricted units, while reducing residential  
density and shifting development emphasis to the eastern portion of the  
site. The request aligns with the City’s Comprehensive plan by  
supporting compact, mixed-use development within the Deltona Activity  
Center, a designated area for economic growth and infrastructure  
investment. At first reading on June 16, 2025, the Commission  
approved the rezoning 4-3 with three conditions:  
Background:  
1) Requiring a 1-acre minimum commercial lot size;  
2) Limiting multi-family units to 850 (including age-restricted);  
3) Revising the Master Development Plan to reflect only Option B.  
Transportation impacts will continue to be coordinated with Volusia  
County, and a new share contribution will be required if trip thresholds  
are exceeded. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 14-2025,  
as the amendment is consistent with adopted land use policies and  
supports the City’s long-term development vision.  
Development Option:  
Commercial Acreage:  
Multi-Family Acreage:  
Multi-Family Units:  
Age-Restricted Units:  
Total Residential Units:  
Roads/Buffer Acreage:  
Current MPUD Proposed MPUD  
37.31 acres 58.85 acres +21.64 acres  
72.5 acres 35.89 acres -36.61 acres  
Difference  
275 units  
884 units  
1,159 units 850 units  
10.43 acres 10.43 acres No Change  
550 units  
+275 units  
-584 units  
-309 units  
300 units  
B.  
The 2025-2028 Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) is presented  
for approval to maintain the City’s eligibility for annual SHIP funding,  
projected at $685,308 per year. The plan outlines key strategies to  
support affordable housing through purchase assistance,  
owner-occupied rehabilitation, emergency repairs, and new  
construction via Community Land Trusts.  
Background:  
Key updates include increased award limits - up to $60,000 for first  
time homebuyers (now with a rehab option) and $125,000 for home  
rehabilitation. These increases reflect current market conditions, rising  
construction and repair costs, and the need to ensure assistance  
remains effective and competitive in helping income qualified  
households access and maintain safe, code compliant housing.  
The plan also strengthens provisions for monitoring, foreclosure  
recovery, and heir protocols, introduces green building standards, and  
prioritizes special needs households and essential service personnel  
across all strategies.  
With clearer sponsor selection processes and defined income  
compliance thresholds, the updated LHAP establishes a more robust,  
equitable, and sustainable framework to guide the City’s affordable  
housing efforts over the next three years. Staff recommends approval to  
ensure continued funding and program implementation.  
10. ACTION ITEMS:  
A.  
201 Howland Boulevard has had little outside professional repairs,  
maintenance and upgrades for over 20 years. The impacts of  
Hurricane Ian, Nicole & Milton demonstrated that the building needed  
long deferred attention. During Ian & Nicole approximately a quarter of  
the office building flooded and during Milton the building was hit with  
rain-driven winds through the front façade of the building. These  
impacts required remediation with drywall removal and mold removal.  
Background:  
The impact to the floor flooding on the ceramic tile was not evident in  
2022, but over the last years tile has begun popping up and cracking.  
FY 24/25 budgeted $250,000 for this project, a portion of this funding  
was to provide additional security fencing to protect the Public Works  
facility; that work was completed at a cost of $13,852 leaving a balance  
of $236,148 for work at the primary building at the Public Works Depot  
along with the sign shop.  
The contract for the work on April 14, 2025 was awarded to A.G. Pifer  
Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $172,274. The Scope of  
Work included roof gutter replacements, siding repairs/replacement,  
masonry repair, exterior painting/water proofing, flooring replacement,  
prime/paint interior, seal foundation cracks, replace  
sinks/toilets/urinals/partitions, etc.  
Change Order #1 was required to replace the window blinds that have  
outlived their useful life and reinstallation would not be viable as well as  
the need for replacement cabinets for three-bathroom facilities for a  
total of $18,901 bringing the project cost to $191,175; Change Order  
#1 was approved on June 9, 2025 by City staff.  
During on-going construction it was determined that Change Order #2  
was necessary for additional cabinetry replacement that no longer  
provided the physical support or needed space for office supplies,  
radios, electronic equipment, manuals, handouts, etc., sign shop  
subfloor replacement (not part of the initial contract), remove/replace  
dysfunctional exhaust fans in bathrooms, remove/replace deteriorated  
air supply grilles, and electrical outlet installations.  
This is a request to approve Change Order #2 with A.G. Pifer  
Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $34,398.03, leaving the  
project under budget with a remaining budget of $10,574.97. City  
staff has deemed this additional work in Change Order #2 as  
necessary.  
B.  
The City utilizes piggyback contracting as a resource in the  
procurement method of goods and services. A piggyback method is  
utilized by public agencies, schools, colleges, and other government  
agencies and allows an agency to obtain equipment, materials,  
supplies, and other services using a different agency’s existing  
contractual agreement. In order to utilize an existing contract, the  
goods, services, or commodities needed must be within that existing  
contract. The ability to utilize a competitively bid existing contract often  
provides another agency with the benefit of a lower price than what can  
be obtained in a direct bid.  
Background:  
Fausnight Stipe & Line, Inc. out of Longwood, Florida was awarded a  
competitively bid agreement from Seminole County for the work  
proposed to be performed in Deltona under Contract  
IFB-604562-23/LNE. The City of Deltona and Fausnight Stipe & Line,  
Inc. entered into an Amendment Piggyback Agreement on March 18,  
2025, that is valid through August 28, 2026.  
The City Commission approved Resolution No. 2025-29, the  
Purchasing Policy in March 2025. The City Manager per the  
Purchasing Policy was granted authority to approve as it is budgeted  
for goods and services and is an exempt item from solicitation due to  
this being a commodities or contractual services competitively bid and  
awarded by another governmental agencies using the same terms and  
conditions, and prices and is considered economically advantageous  
to the City. The City Commission by consensus on June 23, 2025,  
directed that all items $25,000 or greater be brought back before the  
City Commission for approval.  
C.  
Staff has presented this request twice in the last 18 months, most  
recently on January 6, 2025. The Commission denied the request to  
have the roadway transferred from Volusia County to the City.  
Therefore, a brief narrative/summary of findings related to transfer of  
that portion of Fernanda Drive from Howland Boulevard to the  
subdivision entrance (~1,060 feet or 0.20 miles) is provided as an  
attachment to this memorandum.  
Background:  
Fernanda Subdivision Phase I & II has primary access to Howland  
Boulevard through unincorporated Volusia County. There is no other  
means of ingress/egress to the subdivision, except through an  
emergency access to Osteen Cemetery Road. It had been the intent of  
the City and County to have that portion of Fernanda Drive transferred  
to the City of Deltona. The attached Agreement provides for that  
transfer of jurisdictional control from Volusia County to the City of  
Deltona.  
D.  
Discussion to authorize staff to complete a Comprehensive Impact Fee  
Study.  
Background:  
Summary:  
Development Impact Fees are assessed by the City of Deltona to help  
pay for the one-time capital infrastructure costs resulting from new  
developments in the City. These fees are assessed at the time of the  
building permit and are currently collected for the following categories:  
General Government Fees  
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Parks  
Transportation  
Police  
Fire-Rescue  
On June 3, 2025, the City advertised RFP#25017 - Comprehensive  
Impact Fee Study for Transportation, Parks, Law Enforcement and Fire  
Rescue to solicit vendors capable of providing these services to the  
City.  
Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., proposal of a Comprehensive  
Impact Fee Study for Transportation, Parks, Law Enforcement and Fire  
Rescue Study was for an amount not to exceed one hundred thousand  
dollars ($100,000.00).  
Staff discussed this study with the City Commission on Saturday May 3  
and received a consensus that this study was to be done by solicitation.  
The City Commission provided the necessary funding as part of  
Resolution No. 2025-52 Mid-Year Budget Amendment. Staff  
developed the scope of services and issued RF#25017 on June 3,  
2025, and the bids were received on July 3, 2025. The selection  
committee met on Tuesday, July 10, 2025, and selected Raftelis  
Financial Consultants, Inc. for completing the Comprehensive Impact  
Fee Study.  
The City Commission approved Resolution No. 2025-29, the  
Purchasing Policy in March 2025. The City Manager per the  
Purchasing Policy was granted authority to approve as it is budgeted  
goods and services and is an exempt item from solicitation due to this  
study being a Financial Service. The City Commission, by consensus  
on June 23, 2025, directed that all items $25,000 or greater be brought  
back before the City Commission for approval.  
E.  
The City of Deltona is taking essential steps to ensure the continuation  
of high-quality fire services for the community by looking into a Fire  
Assessment Fee Study. The Fire Assessment Fee funds fire  
protection services and addresses public safety needs while providing  
relief to the general fund and allowing City Commission and staff to  
address other needs.  
Background:  
Fire Services Assessments are not imposed on government property  
or upon buildings on parcels of Institutional property whose use is wholly  
exempt from ad valorem taxation under Florida law.  
Staff working with Benesh will look at various funding options to support  
enhancing the level of service with the fire service assessment study for  
both operating and capital options. The Study will involve careful  
planning to ensure that costs are shared fairly among all properties in  
the City. The City will follow all necessary statutory and legal steps,  
including providing public notice, sending an individually mailed notice  
explaining their parcel’s assessment to all property owners, holding a  
public hearing, and seeking all necessary Commission approvals. City  
Commission will be provided in late 2025 with the preliminary study  
findings.  
Staff discussed this study with the City Commission on Saturday, May 3  
and received a consensus to move forward. City Commission then  
provided the necessary funding as part of Resolution No. 2025-52  
Mid-Year Budget Amendment.  
The City Commission approved Resolution No. 2025-29, the  
Purchasing Policy in March 2025. The City Manager per the  
Purchasing Policy was granted authority to approve as it is budgeted  
goods and services and is an exempt item from solicitation due to this  
study being a Financial Service. The City Commission by consensus  
on June 23, 2025, directed that all items $25,000 or greater be brought  
back before the City Commission for approval.  
11. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:  
12. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:  
13. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS, REQUESTS & REPORTS:  
14. ADJOURNMENT:  
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