City of Deltona  
2345 Providence Blvd.  
Deltona, FL 32725  
Minutes  
City Commission Workshop  
Monday, July 14, 2025  
1. CALL TO ORDER:  
5:30 PM  
Deltona Commission Chambers  
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Avila.  
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:  
Present:7 -  
Mayor Avila  
Vice Mayor Heriot  
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez  
Commissioner Colwell  
Commissioner Howington  
Commissioner Lulli  
Commissioner Santiago  
3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:  
4. BUSINESS:  
A.  
FY 2025-2026 Budget Discussions (Revenue Estimates, Operational  
Budgets and Special Assessments)  
The City Manager stated we talked a little bit about the budget timeline back in February  
and May and the CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) will be in June. John McKinney, Finance  
Director, is going to give an overview and since this is a workshop no final decisions are  
made on anything tonight.  
The Finance Director stated we are here to discuss the FY 2025/2026 budget. We will  
provide summary information on operational budgets to include revenue estimates, special  
assessments and a recap of our CIP and capital outlay. As the budget is a fluid process,  
there will be changes communicated to the Commission up until the final public hearing on  
September 15th. At the June 23rd meeting, he was asked to set up on the City’s website a  
location of all budget related documents, and he has posted all documents back to  
February 3rd to include tonight's presentation and Executive Budget Summary. Finally, per  
his email last week, he is available to meet with any member of the Commission this week  
to help them make an informed decision about setting up the maximum millage at the  
Regular Commission Meeting (RCM) scheduled for next Monday, July 21st.The City  
Manager stated finance will provide overview but no final decisions have been made.  
1. Budget Overview  
The Finance Director spoke abut Upcoming Meetings, Agenda, Adoption of the Annual  
Budget, and FY25/26 Budget Overview.  
2. Key Drivers  
The Finance Director spoke about the CPI report, Salaries for Fire Union negotiations and  
general employees, Insurance for property & casualty and health insurance, and State  
revenue sharing.  
The Commission and staff discussed general employee increases, minimum wage, health  
insurance, capital replacement, reductions and impacts to service, vacancy report, wellness  
program, proposed millage rate, and the roll-back rate.  
3. Revenue Estimates  
The Finance Director spoke about impact fees and rate consultants and State revenue  
estimates.  
The Commission, City Attorney and staff discussed stormwater increases, impact fees and  
fast tracking, general government and mobility impact fees, implementing increases, water  
& sewer rate study, decreasing rates, utilities and tiered rates, and citywide budget  
summary.  
4. Fund Review & Operational Budgets  
The Finance Director spoke about general government, public safety, transportation, Parks  
& Recreation, debt service, contingency, transfers out, City Commission budget, City  
Manager budget, Economic Development budget, Communications budget, Support  
Services Summary, City Clerk, Finance budget, City Attorney budget, Human resources  
budget, Facility Maintenance budget, General Government budget, Planning &  
Development budget, Public Safety Summary, Law Enforcement Services, Fire  
Department budgets, Code Compliance budget, and Public works budgets.  
The Commission and staff discussed Team Volusia, support services allocations,  
dedicated victims advocate, Code Compliance reduction, increase to City Commission  
budget, Facility Maintenance division, Fire Department staff, domestic violence, debt  
services, fire transport, and transportation enhancements.  
The Finance Director spoke about Public Works Departments, Parks & Recreation  
budgets, The Center budget, and absorption of open positions.  
The Commission and staff discussed major events, amphitheater, open positions and  
in-house promotions, stormwater, youth programs and needs based funding, and grants.  
The Finance Director spoke about Fund Balance, best practices, Citywide Debt, Historical  
Millage Rate, Historical Average Taxable Value and Property Taxes, and Special Revenue  
Funds.  
The Commission and staff discussed vacant parcels, streetlighting and options, utility  
increases, assessments and the next Commission meeting, and having another workshop  
to continue the presentation.  
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:  
The Mayor opened the public comments and residents addressed the City Commission.  
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:  
7. ADJOURNMENT:  
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.  
______________________________  
Joyce Raftery, CMC, MMC, CITY CLERK