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, March 4, 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 #4 Commissioner.  
At the Regular City Commission Meeting on Monday, October 17,  
Background:  
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.  
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA:  
A.  
Approval of minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of February 19, 2024  
and the Special Commission Meeting of February 26, 2024, as presented. -  
Joyce Raftery, City Clerk (386) 878-8502.  
N/A  
Background:  
Attachments:  
February 19, 2024 RCM Minutes  
February 26, 2024 SCM Minutes  
5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:  
A.  
Presentation - VSO End of Year Review presented by Captain Eric Powers  
VSO final Compstat report of 2023, including overall crime statistics for  
the year. Several high-profile cases in Deltona will be highlighted,  
including success stories from the license plate reader technology  
(LPR). Discussion of VSO goals and objectives for Deltona in 2024.  
Background:  
Attachments:  
2023 Year in Review - Deltona (Revised Final)  
B.  
C.  
Presentation - VSO Citizen Awards  
Sheriff Chitwood wishes to recognize the citizens who intervened and  
Background:  
notified law enforcement immediately upon witnessing animal abuse,  
resulting in the arrest of the offender.  
Presentation - VSO and Firefighter Certificates  
On December 20th 2023, crews from Engine 63, Medic 63, and Tower  
Background:  
65, faced an unprecedented challenge. Tasked with preventing a fire  
from spreading to the second story of a home, they encountered a  
situation unlike any before. Amidst their firefighting efforts, these crews  
faced an active threat from a shooter inside the home, who was  
deliberately setting fires to destroy his property while in an active  
standoff with Sheriff’s deputies.  
Despite the imminent danger, these brave crews remained resolute in  
containing the fire. Once the individual was outside of the structure,  
crews treated him like they would any other patient, and worked  
diligently to provide advanced life-saving measures.  
The outcome of this call could have been very different if it weren’t for  
the support and bravery of the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. These deputies  
protected our firefighters with their armored vehicle, ballistic shields,  
and themselves.  
The City of Deltona is extremely proud of our firefighters and VSO  
deputies. Their teamwork on that day allowed everyone to go home  
safe.  
D.  
Super Star Student of the Month Certificates February 2024  
Super Star Student of the Month Awards for February 2024 will be  
presented to:  
1. Discovery Elementary, Eleanor Smith, 5th Grade  
Background:  
2. Forest Lake Elementary, Caleb Gonzalez, 4th Grade  
3. Sunrise Elementary, Tai Ha, 4th Grade  
4. Timbercrest Elementary, Aleah Marrero Rosado. 2nd Grade  
5. Volusia Pines Elementary, Desiree Spence, 5th grade  
6. Deltona Middle, Alivia Bebout, 8th grade  
7. Galaxy Middle, Eli Shoemaker, 7th grade  
8. Heritage Middle, Alianys Colon, 7th grade  
9. Deltona High, Adewola Orogade, 12th grade  
10. Pine Ridge, Ariyana Brailey, 11th grade  
E.  
F.  
Proclamation in honor of Women’s History Month - March 2024  
A Proclamation to honor women’s contributions to history, culture and  
society.  
Background:  
Proclamation - Government Finance Professionals Week  
The Florida Government Officers Association and the City of Deltona  
recognize March 18-22, 2024 as Government Finance Professionals’ Week.  
Background:  
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:  
8. OLD BUSINESS:  
A.  
Request for approval of Budget Resolution and Amendment for the  
reimbursement of the overpayment of the proportionate fair share amount of  
$622,203.40 to Seefried Industrial Properties (I-4 Industrial Park) - Mari Leisen,  
Director of Finance (386) 878-8553.  
Strategic Goal: Fiscal Issues  
On February 5, 2024, the City Commission approved the overpayment  
to Seefried Industrial Properties in the amount of $622,203.40.  
Pursuant to the recorded Development Agreement for the overall parcel  
(Instrument No. 2021206258), the owner/developer is responsible for  
making a proportionate fair share payment to the City of Deltona in the  
total amount of $889,344.40 for the overall parcel, which is to be used  
toward the improvement of N. Normandy Boulevard. $267,141.00 of  
this $889,344.40 amount is allocable to the Phase 1 is the only portion  
of the overall parcel that has been developed yet, they paid the entire  
proportionate fair share amount ($889,344.40) to the City due to an  
error. This reimbursement will not relinquish the developer’s  
Background:  
responsibility for paying the remaining balance of the overall  
proportionate fair share amount to the City of Deltona as the remaining.  
This was not a budgeted expense in the Final Adopted Annual Budget  
for FY2024 approved by Resolution 2023-49. Florida State Statute  
166.241 8(c) states if the fund is changed, a budget amendment must  
be adopted in the same manner as original budget, which is by  
resolution.  
2024-15 Reso - Seefried Reimbursement  
Attachments:  
BA2024-032 Reimburse overpayment for proportionate fair  
9. NEW BUSINESS:  
A.  
Request for approval to contract with Don Bell Signs to replace the monitors of  
the digital monument sign located at the corner of 415 and Howland, Resolution  
No. 2024-16, and budget amendment to transfer budgeted Municipal Complex  
funds to General Fund, Repairs and Maintenance. - Catherine Barker Public  
Information Officer (PIO), 386-878-8755.  
Strategic Goal: Accurate, Timely and Identifying Communication  
The double-sided video monitors on the digital monument sign located  
at 415 and Howland no longer work properly. That sign is an older  
model that has outlived its life span and is no longer under warranty.  
The structure of the sign will remain. Only the monitors will be replaced.  
Don Bell Signs has installed the newer monument signs in the City and  
had the lowest bid for monitor replacement.  
Background:  
Don Bell Signs Bid  
Attachments:  
BA2024-033 Monument Sign Repairs 121  
2024-16 Reso - BA 2024-033 Monument Signs  
B.  
Consideration of appointment of a City representative to the Volusia County  
TPO’s (Transportation Planning Organization) Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory  
Committee (BPAC) - Joyce Raftery, City Clerk Department (386) 878-8502.  
Strategic Goal: Effective Governance & Productive Government  
On February 5, 2024, the City received a resignation letter from Luis M.  
Background:  
Leal who was the City’s representative to the TPO’s BPAC. The City  
has been looking for one (1) individual interested in serving as the  
City’s representative to the TPO’s BPAC. The Committee consists of  
26 voting members made up of private citizens. The BPAC meets in  
the Airline Room at the Daytona Beach International Airport on the  
second Wednesday of each month (except July and December) at 2:00  
p.m.  
The mission of BPAC is to: “Create and implement a regional plan for  
the continuing enhancement and expansion of the bicycle and  
pedestrian network. We will support activities that encourage and  
provide for a safe and balanced transportation system that promotes  
connectivity, mobility, health and an improved quality of life.”  
The City has advertised the vacancy and to date has received  
applications from the following interested individual: Victor Ramos.  
Luis M. Leal - Resignation.pdf  
Application - Victor Ramos.pdf  
Attachments:  
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.  
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 purchase and annual service agreement for Lexipol  
Software. - Fire Chief Bill Snyder, Fire Department (386) 575-6902.  
Strategic Goal: Public Safety  
The Fire Department has budgeted capital funds for a data analytics  
software and saved $20,000 by implementing it with fellow county  
departments. We also budgeted $21,000 to purchase software for our  
incident commanders. At this time, this software is not able to integrate  
Background:  
with our air pack software as expected and will not be beneficial. We  
would like to use these budgeted capital funds to purchase a different  
software that will help the department with policies and wellness.  
Lexipol’s software offers a comprehensive library of customizable fire  
department policies tailored to each state's requirements. These  
policies are regularly updated to reflect changes in state and federal  
laws, court rulings, and industry best practices. Additionally, they  
provide a health and wellness policy specifically designed for  
firefighters, addressing the unique challenges of their high-stress  
profession. Lexipol also provides an online training platform featuring  
courses and videos to ensure personnel stay informed about new  
policies and maintain compliance. This training prioritizes high-risk,  
low-frequency scenarios where split-second decisions are crucial. This  
program is used all across the United States, to included Volusia  
County, Deland, and Ormond Beach Fire Departments.  
The Fire Department is also interested in Lexipol’s wellness program,  
due to the invaluable support it offers to our firefighters. Every day, our  
firefighters bravely navigate through challenging situations, witnessing  
scenes that can deeply impact their mental well-being. Constant  
exposure to stress and critical incidents can take a toll over time.  
Moreover, the heightened risk of exposure to carcinogens underscores  
the importance of prioritizing our personnel's health. Lexipol's wellness  
program provides a vital resource for our team, offering direct access  
to a wealth of educational materials, including videos, guides, and  
articles covering over 60 behavioral health topics. With features like  
one-touch calling to peer support, therapists, and chaplains, as well as  
self-assessment tools accessible right from their phones, our personnel  
can proactively address their well-being needs. Additionally, the  
program includes valuable resources on cancer prevention and  
support, along with tailored physical fitness programs, ensuring  
comprehensive support for our firefighters' holistic health.  
Lexipol’s cost-effective solutions will help our department enhance  
accountability, professionalism and safety so we can focus on  
protecting and serving our community. The expected cost of $  
33,004.79 will be for the implantation and a pro-rated cost until  
September 30, 2024. The $29,664.10 annual cost will be requested in  
FY24-25’s operating budget and will be purchased upon commission  
appropriation.  
Deltona Lexipol agreement 2.19.24  
Lexipol Sole Source Letter -  
Attachments:  
12. CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL REPORTS AND REQUESTS:  
13. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:  
14. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:  
15. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS:  
16. 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.