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, December 9, 2024  
6:00 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.  
Invocation Presented by Pastor Nathaniel Colon -Iglesia Puerta Del Cielo  
Church  
Honoring Veteran - Harold Martin Howington, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant  
(Retired)  
N/A  
Background:  
4. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:  
5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:  
A.  
Presentation & Performance - Deltona High School Blue Brigade Marching  
Band  
The Deltona High School band is made up of 80+ students ranging  
from freshmen to seniors. This year they competed in 2 competitions:  
· October 19, 2024 - the FFCC Outdoor competition where they  
placed 4th and the Percussion Section placed 3rd.  
Background:  
· November 2, 2024 - the FBA District 6 Marching MPA where  
they earned a SUPERIOR Rating (the highest rating possible)  
B.  
Florida Sunshine and Public Records Presentation by City Attorney.  
This is a presentation on Florida Sunshine and public records laws  
prepared for the City of Deltona, Florida by the City Attorney TG Law,  
PLLC.  
Background:  
6. DELTONA COMMUNITY EVENTS:  
7. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
A.  
Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 17-2024, amending Section 110-806, “Fences,  
Walls, and Hedges”, of Article VIII “Supplementary Regulations”, at second and  
final reading.  
Amendment to Section 110-806 “Fences, Walls, and Hedges” to  
correct discrepancies in regard to surveys.  
Background:  
B.  
Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 02-2025, amending the zoning code, Chapter  
70, of General Provision, amending Section 70-30 Definitions, and other terms  
use in Section 110-310, RM-1 Multiple Family Residential and Section 110-311,  
RM-2 Multiple Family Residential, to include additional standards, amending  
Chapter 76 Affordable Housing of Land Development Code, relating to  
Affordable Housing Regulations and The Live Local Act, at first reading.  
Amending the zoning code, Chapter 70, of General Provision,  
amending Section 70-30 Definitions, and other terms use in Section  
110-310, RM-1 Multiple Family Residential and Section 110-311, RM-2  
Multiple Family Residential, to include additional standards, amending  
Chapter 76 Affordable Housing of Land Development Code, relating to  
Affordable Housing Regulations and The Live Local Act.  
Background:  
C.  
Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-42, requesting a Conditional Use to  
permit a quick service oil change facility, within the C-1, Retail Commercial  
District for a property located at 3150 Howland Boulevard.  
This project was before the City Commission earlier this year for the  
approval of Ordinance No. 03-2024, which approved the rezone from  
Office Residential to Retail Commercial. The applicant requests a  
Conditional Use for a quick service oil change facility at 3150 Howland  
Boulevard. Along with the request, the applicant requests a reduction in  
stacking from three (3) vehicles to two (2) vehicles. The site is zoned  
C-2, Retail Commercial, which requires a Conditional Use application  
to allow an Automobile Service Type A.  
Background:  
D.  
Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-57, requesting a Variance to permit the  
development of a single-family dwelling on an existing 50-foot-wide lot with an  
area of 5,000 square feet within the R1, Single-Family Residential Zoning  
District located at 3394 St. James Avenue.  
Variance request to allow the construction of a single-family dwelling by  
waiving the requirements of the minimum lot size and width with the R1,  
Single Family Zoning Classification. The Parcel is comprised of two (2)  
25-foot-wide lots (15 and 16), which are a product of antiquated plat,  
filed on October 5, 1925. On April 3, 1964, Deltona Lakes Unit 35 Plat  
was approved, excluding the now combined parcels from the overall  
plat. The proposed home is 1,710 square feet and will meet all  
requirements in the Land Development Code, except the lot size and  
width. The Planning and Zoning Board voted, 4 to 3 to recommend  
approval of the variance with 3 conditions. Staff recommends approval  
of variance.  
Background:  
E.  
Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2024-65, requesting a Variance to allow for an  
increase in maximum lot coverage to accommodate a 798 square foot in-ground  
pool, deck, and screen enclosure on an approximate 7,209 square foot lot  
within the R1, Single-Family Residential Zoning Classification, located at 3469  
Berkshire Terrace.  
Requesting a variance to allow an increase in maximum lot coverage  
from 35% to 44% for a 798 s.f. pool, deck and screen enclosure. The  
existing single-family home, has a total lot coverage of 2,546.82 s.f.  
which is 35% of the property. Property is currently in compliance with  
the Land Development Code. The total lot coverage with pool would  
result in lot coverage if 3,174.52 or 44%. Planning and Zoning voted 7  
to 0 to recommend approval of the variance with a lot coverage not to  
exceed 40%. Staff recommends denial.  
Background:  
8. CONSENT AGENDA:  
A.  
Approval of minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of November 18,  
2024, as presented.  
N/A  
Background:  
B.  
Request for approval of the reduction in fine provided by the Special  
Magistrate.  
On November 20, 2024, Property owner Mordy Weissman and property  
manager Michael Mathers, appeared before the Special Magistrate  
requesting a recommendation to reduce the fines. Ms. Eick is  
recommending a reduction of fines to $38,250.00 for all 6 cases.  
Background:  
C.  
Request approval of Resolution No. 2024-75 awarding the Construction,  
Engineering, and Inspection services (CEI) contract for the Lift Station 7  
Upgrade, to Mead and Hunt, in accordance with Continuing On-Call  
Engineering Water & Wastewater Utility Plant Engineering Services in the  
amount of $152,522.29  
Lift Station 7 has been in the process of being upgraded. It was  
designed by Mead and Hunt and was put out to bid. The project was  
awarded on 7/15/2024 to Clearwater Solutions Inc. In order to begin the  
project, oversight in the form of Construction, Engineering, and  
Inspection (CEI) services are required. CEI services ensure that the  
design of the Engineer of Record (EOR) is being executed according  
to plans to produce a quality finished project.  
Background:  
D.  
Request approval of Resolution No. 2024-74 and authorize the agreement with  
InSource Solutions, whose corporate office is located in Richmond, Virginia, to  
provide continuing software maintenance for the existing Deltona Water SCADA  
system, in an amount not to exceed $29,268.46.  
For FY 2024/ 2025 the City Commission approved Other Contractual  
Services, which anticipated the need for a one (1) year extension of  
software maintenance for Deltona Water SCADA systems as Deltona  
Water converts to VT SCADA system.  
Background:  
E.  
Request for approval of Resolution No. 2024-71, declaring Zoning in Progress  
regarding amendments to the Land Development Code Article IV, Stormwater  
Management.  
Zoning in progress is a legal status that is created when a change to a  
local government’s zoning code is proposed. The purpose of zoning in  
progress is to prohibit development that will not conform to the  
proposed changes. Because this status does not require final  
legislative action by the governing body of the local government, it  
either expires upon the failure of the governing body to adopt the  
proposed legislation, or becomes law upon adoption of the changes.  
The local government announces its intention of changing the zoning  
code. At that time, the proposed changes are enforceable against new  
zoning applications not yet filed with the local government. All existing  
applications continue to be governed by the law in effect at the time the  
application was originally filed.  
Background:  
F.  
Request approval of Resolution No. 2024-72 to purchase a Squad engine and  
essential equipment with the approved budget funds.  
The Fire Department requests to spend no more than $1,700,000 to  
purchase a Squad Engine from the Sutphen Fire Truck Manufacturer.  
This was approved in this year’s budget and this apparatus replaces  
both a fire engine and our squad. The $1,700,000 will be used for the  
purchase of the vehicle, for necessary adjustments during the pre-build  
process and for equipment to place the unit in service.  
Background:  
G.  
Request for approval of Resolution No. 2024-78 authorizing the purchase of a  
new 2024 Ford Explorer from Duval Ford as found on the Florida Sheriffs  
Association Light Vehicle Contract #FSA-VEL-32 in the amount of $37,441.  
This new Ford Explorer will be utilized by the Department of Planning  
and Development Services and Housing and Community Development  
for site visits, events and meetings. The department has not had a  
vehicle and has had to rely and borrow vehicles from other  
Background:  
departments. The budgeted capital cost was $38,000. Staff obtained a  
quote through Duval Ford using the competitively bid Florida Sheriffs  
Association Light Vehicle Contract #FSA-VEL-32.  
H.  
Request approval of Resolution No. 2024-73 to purchase new Park  
Maintenance replacement vehicles from Duval Ford using approved budgeted  
funds for vehicle replacement & new vehicles not to exceed $330,000.00.  
The Parks & Recreation Department has allocated monies in the  
budget to replace multiple park maintenance vehicles this fiscal year.  
The City has a policy in place that all vehicles that have either reached  
10 years in service or 100,000 miles are eligible for replacement. The  
following five (5) vehicles meet or exceed the City’s replacement policy  
for years of service and/or mileage: #0561 (19 years), #0922 and  
#0923 (15 years) #0924 (15 years), and #0925. The department has  
allocated $400,000 for replacement vehicle procurement in the  
FY24/25 budget. The quote received from Duval Ford references the  
FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION LIGHT VEHICLE CONTRACT  
FSA 24-VEL-32 . This Florida-based government contract enables the  
City of Deltona the ability for a direct purchase.  
Background:  
I.  
Request approval of Resolution No. 2024-79 authorizing the purchase of two  
(2) new 2024 Ford Maverick 2x4, two (2) 2024 F-150 Regular Cab 2x4, and  
one (1) 2024 F250 with Utility Body from Duval Ford as found on the Florida  
Sheriffs Association Light Vehicle Contract # FSA-VEL31.0 in the amount of  
$210,924.00.  
This agenda item is for 2 new F150 vehicles to be used for service  
orders that do not require a F250 vehicle. This will allow the bigger  
heavier F-250’s to be used by crew members performing duties that  
require more hauling and towing capacity. This agenda item also is for  
replacement of vehicle #1554. This F150 vehicle was purchased in  
2015 and has 191,039 miles. Vehicle #1554 will be replaced with a  
4x2 Ford Maverick. Additionally, this agenda item replaces vehicle  
#1803. This F150 vehicle was purchased in 2018 and has 99,568  
miles Vehicle #1803 will be replaced with a 4x2 Ford Maverick. Finally,  
this agenda item includes replacement of vehicle #1874. This F250 4x4  
Utility Body vehicle was purchased in 2018 and has 96,659 miles.  
Vehicle # 1874 will be replaced with a 4x4 F-250 Utility Body. The  
above mentioned vehicles have exceeded their useful life per policy  
CW10-03 - City Vehicle/Equipment Replacement Guidelines. Staff  
obtained a quote using the Florida Sheriffs Association Light Vehicle  
Contract# FSA-VEL31.0 providing a quote for the purchase in the  
amount of $210,924.00. Budgeted fund for these replacements is  
$212,200.00.  
Background:  
J.  
Request for approval of Resolution No. 2024-69, Capital Encumbrance and  
Project Balance Roll forward Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.  
This is the Capital Encumbrance and Project Balance Roll forward  
budget amendment from Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The Commission  
approved the annual budget for FY 2024-2025 on September 16, 2024.  
Occasionally, certain capital projects are not finalized within the  
designated 12-month timeframe. The approval of this budget  
amendments will allow for the continuation of these capital projects,  
thereby enhancing service delivery to the citizens. The budget  
amendment itemization is contained as part of the Resolution attached  
documentation.  
Background:  
K.  
Requests for presentations before the City Commission.  
Per the City Commission Operating Guidelines & Meeting Rules and  
Background:  
Procedures adopted by the City Commission “Any group or  
organization, other than staff, wishing to make a presentation to the City  
Commission must submit their request to the City Manager and obtain  
Commission approval to have the item placed on the next available City  
agenda.” Also, all documentation to be presented must be submitted to  
the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday, eleven (11) days prior to  
the regular meeting.  
The following presentations have been requested:  
1. WIN NAACP West Volusia -Initiatives of Available Programs.  
Requested Date: January 6th, 2025  
L.  
Requests for recognitions for the month of December.  
Per the City Recognition Policy adopted by the City Commission at the  
Background:  
Regular Commission Meeting held on Monday, June 17, 2024, the  
following recognitions are being requested for the month of December:  
1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day  
2. Human Trafficking Awareness Month  
3. Deltona Wolves 12U Football Team-East Coast Conference  
Championship  
9. ACTION ITEMS:  
A.  
Request approval of Resolution No. 2024-77 awarding the Water and  
Wastewater Plants SCADA Improvements project to Rocha Controls of Tampa  
Florida in the amount of $2,958,215.00.  
SCADA is a communications system that allows for monitoring of  
pumps, motors, levels, chemical dosages, and alarms at the  
wastewater plants, water plants, and lift stations. Our current system is  
Background:  
antiquated and has been under development for upgrade for the past  
three years. The design of this project was carried out by WSP and  
Carollo. Throughout this design effort, Rocha Controls who has been  
the City’s SCADA Integrator since 2019, was consulted by WSP and  
Carollo on the technical aspects of the current system. Due to the highly  
technical aspect of this project and the vast understanding of the City’s  
SCADA infrastructure, it has been determined that Rocha Controls  
understands the complexities and can accomplish the integration and  
project in a manner that is more efficient and less time consuming than  
thus saving the City. This entire project has more than $4,621,900  
available including the FY 2023/2024 carry forward funding request as  
proposed, and the project is approximately $1,189,201.44 under  
budget.  
B.  
Request approval of Resolution No. 2024-76 awarding the Water and  
Wastewater Plants SCADA Improvements project CEI Services to WSP in  
accordance with Continuing On-Call Engineering Water & Wastewater Utility  
Plant Engineering Services in the amount of $347,554.00  
SCADA is a communications system that allows for monitoring of  
pumps, motors, levels, chemical dosages, and alarms at the  
wastewater plants, water plants, and lift stations. Our current system is  
antiquated and has been under development for upgrade for the past  
three years. The design of this project was carried out by WSP and  
Carollo. During the implementation of this project, oversight in the form  
of construction, engineering, and inspection (CEI) services are needed.  
As WSP and Carollo are the Engineer Of Record (EOR), CEI services  
by the EOR are preferred. This agenda item is for only the CEI services  
portion of this project. This entire project has more than $4,621,900  
available including the FY 2023/2024 carry forward funding request as  
proposed, and the project is approximately $1,189,201.44 under  
budget.  
Background:  
C.  
Request approval of Resolution No. 2024-80 authorizing a purchase order with  
Ferguson Waterworks for the annual subscription of Neptune 360 meter  
reading software by Deltona Water in the amount of $28,271.96.  
For FY 2024/ 2025 the City Commission approved the operating  
budget for annual subscription of the Neptune 360 meter reading  
software that allows for the reading of meters via radio read. Budgeted  
cost of $37,500 verse actual cost of $28,271.96 due to a reduction in  
the quantity of total projected installed meters for the fiscal year.  
Background:  
10. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:  
11. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:  
12. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS, REQUESTS & REPORTS:  
13. ADJOURNMENT:  
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