City Commission - Regular Meeting

Request for approval of minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of March 2, 2026, as presented.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-24 Adopting the updated Master Fee Schedule for FY 2026 - 2030 that incorporates the Utility Rate Study for Water and Wastewater (W/WW).

This is a request for the City Commission to approve the Master Fee Schedule that incorporates the Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Study fees for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2030. Resolution No. 2026-24 includes Exhibit "A", which lists the existing fees and all updates. Fees included in Exhibit "A" are part of the adopted budget. This revision updates the water and sewer fees of the City. These City fees are actual pass-through costs for various City services to include water, sewer, reclaimed and irrigation, etc. This master fee update also incorporates the penny rounding methodology for cash transactions as the U.S. Mint has stopped production of the penny. City staff conducted a rate study to make sure that we are capturing the cost that the city is incurring to provide these services. The City uses a "Master Fee" Schedule to establish fees for a variety of services. With the adoption of the final budget by Resolution No. 2025-134, the Master Fee Schedule that was adopted by Resolution No. 2025-169 on January 20, 2026, did not include the fees incorporated into this resolution as the rate study had not been completed. The Water and Wastewater Rate Study by GovRates has been completed and is attached.

Request for ratification of Resolution No. 2026-25 in Support of Volusia Forever.

At the March 2, 2026, Commission meeting, the Commission voted to approve a Resolution in Support of Volusia Forever. The Resolution was approved by majority vote. The Resolution was prepared, signed, and distributed on March 3, 2026, in accordance with the Commissions direction. The final executed document requires formal ratification to ensure the Commission's vote and intent are properly reflected in the official record.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-26 to issue a Purchase Order to SAK Construction LLC, located in Apopka, FL, Florida in an amount of $1,000,000 for the budgeted Capital Improvement Project of Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation services of Gravity Sewers, Pipelines, and Conduits utilizing piggyback of Gainesville Regional Utilities competitive bid contract #2024-083-E.

Annually the city performs various sanitary sewer rehabilitation of gravity sewer lines, manhole rehabilitations, and other various pipelines and conduits through contracted services in the amount of up to $1,000,000 budgeted each year. These services include CIPP lining of pipes to improve structural integrity and reduce Infiltration and Exfiltration to and from the sanitary sewer system. These services reduce the amount of groundwater that leaks into and out of the sanitary sewer system through defects in the aging system extending the useful life of the pipework currently in place throughout the sanitary sewer system. A blanket PO is necessary as these services are prioritized based on findings through CCTV inspections and are performed based upon linear square feet that are accomplished throughout the fiscal year. These funds are budgeted.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-28 Budgeted Replacement of Kubota Membranes at the Eastern Water Reclamation Facility through Moss Kelly (MKI Services) Located in Lake Mary, FL.

The existing three basins of submerged membrane units at the Eastern Water Reclamation Facility have reached their useful service life of 10 years. These membranes are critical components of the facility's advanced wastewater treatment system, which is designed to meet regulatory discharge limits set by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). To ensure compliance with FDEP standards and proper operation of the facility, City staff recommends replacing the existing membranes with thirty six (36) new MRM200 Kubota membrane units. MKI Services, Inc. has submitted a proposal dated October 13, 2025, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the removal of the existing membranes, cleaning of the tanks, delivery, installation of the new units, and start-up services. The total project cost is $1,644,286, which is below the budgeted amount of $1,650,000.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-29 for the approval of Master Contracts

The City issued several solicitations this quarter for various services. These bids are for as needed services to be utilized on an as needed basis per the terms and conditions of the individual solicitations. There are no primary or secondary vendors, this is a rotating list of available vendors per the services required. Plumbing Services issued under Bid #26007 1. Johnny Gonzalez Plumbing - DeLand, FL 2. McIntyre Plumbing Inc - Deltona, FL Painting Services issued under Bid #26010 1. Quick Painting Group - Orlando, FL 2. McDines Painting of Brevard - Satellite Beach, FL 3. Lamphier Company - Sanford, FL Electrical Services issued under Bid #26011 1. MDH Enterprises - DeLand, FL 2. Taranto Electric - Deltona, FL Roofing Services issued under Bid #26012 1. Advanced Roofing Inc. - Sanford, FL 2. Sun Coast Roofing - New Smyrna Beach, FL Parks and Marine Engineering Services under Bid #26016 1. Dredging & Marine Consultants - Port Orange, FL 2. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - Daytona Beach, FL All contracts will be issued per the terms and conditions of the individual solicitations.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-30 for Citywide Park Improvement Projects.

This is a multi-park improvement project approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. Festival Park - Installing parking lot, upgrading boat ramp, adding 2 pavilions, adding new dock, adding landscaping and irrigation, adding small playground. Commission has approved $1,425,000 for this park. Harris Saxon Park Improvement Project - Relocating pickleball courts with lighting, adding PIP walking trail with lighting, adding exercise equipment to walking trail, relocating basketball court with lighting, upgrading parking lot lighting, adding additional parking and restriping and sealing, adding splash pad, adding 2 pavilions, adding landscaping and irrigation. Commission has approved $1,425,000 for this park. Keysville Dog Park - Adding PIP walking trail with lights; adding exercise equipment to walking trail, reconstructing regulation basketball court and adding ADA half court with lights; restriping and resealing parking lot, replacing restrooms, adding new fencing to dog areas, upgrading pavilions in small and large dog areas, adding artificial turf to entrances of small and large dog areas, adding landscaping and irrigation throughout park, adding ADA sidewalks throughout park. Commission has approved $1,120,000 for this park. Manny Rodriguez - Replacing playground, reconstructing basketball court with lights. Replacing pavilion, adding irrigation. Commission has approved $615,000 for this park. Thornby park - Playground replacement. Commission has approved $500,000 for this park. Tom Hoffman - adding PIP to walking trail with lights, resealing and restriping parking lot. Commission has approved $250,000 for this park. Veterans Park Improvement Project - Expansion of the warehouse to be connected to the museum, new fencing moved off the street, renovate monuments, pave parking area / stripe, install ADA sidewalks, install stage patio, install lighting, install sound system, install new sign, repaint equipment, move & enlarge flags, camo sailings over equipment, new irrigation, install trees, clear brush. Commission has approved $1,015,000 for this park. Total amount for each park improvement project is not to exceed the amounts listed in Exhibit "A" plus a five percent contingency.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-31 acceptance of Special Warranty Deed between Howland Station Partners, LTD and the City of Deltona.

The City was a party to litigation in Florida's 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, styled Howland Station Condo Developers LLC v. City of Deltona, Case Number 2025-10821-CIDL, arising from a dispute regarding a development application for property located at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Howland Boulevard, identified as tax parcels 810807000020 and 810807000030, comprising approximately 5.5 acres. The City and Howland Station Condo Developers, LLC participated in mediation on January 6, 2026, resulting in the City's approval of Resolution 2026-06 on January 20, 2026, which accepted a settlement agreement between the City and Howland Station. As a condition of the settlement agreement, tax parcels 810807000020 and 810807000030 were to be conveyed to the City. On February 25, 2026, a Special Warranty Deed was recorded in Official Records Book 8818, Page 3354, of the Public Records of Volusia County, Florida, conveying the Property to the City.

Request for approval of recommendations for scholarship awards from the William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board (WSHDSAB) for the 2025-2026 school year.

The application packets were mailed to each school, placed on the website, and distributed to City facilities. The William S. Harvey Deltona Scholarship Advisory Board selected 16 applicants to receive the 2026 scholarship awards. The selections were based on the following criteria: 1) financial need; 2) academic achievement; 3) school; 4) community and/or leadership activities; 5) special skills and/or talents; and 6) an essay of 500 to 750 words.

Request for approval of the First Quarter 2026 Reports of City Advisory Boards/Committees.

January through March 2026 Quarterly Reports of City Advisory Boards/Committees: 1. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 2. Firefighter Pension Board 3. Ordinance Review Committee 4. Planning and Zoning Board 5. Team Volusia

Request for recognition(s):

1. Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention Month 2. Proclamation - Water Conservation Month 3. Proclamation - Arbor Day 4. Proclamation - Water Safety Month 5. Proclamation - EMS Week 6. Proclamation - National Public Works Week 7. Proclamation - Memorial Day 8. Proclamation - Building Social Connection and Improving Mental Health Through the Move with the Mayor

Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 03-2026, Animal Ordinance, Chapter 14 - Animals, at second and final reading.

The City of Deltona Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 - Animals, establishes rules and regulations as to the keeping of animals within the City providing for the public health, safety and welfare of both animals and the residents. During the 2025 Legislative Session, the Florida Legislatures pass HB 593 revising penalties and regulations associated with dangerous dogs; and the City Commission in its Land Development Regulations updated provisions related to certain prohibited animals that require updated within the General Ordinances and the City Commission provided direction to City Staff to revise animal licensing practices. The Code Compliance Manager recommends approval of the Animal Ordinance Chapter 14 - Animals.

Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 05-2026, Trap, Neuter and Return Program (TNR) Animal Ordinance, Chapter 14 - Animals, at first reading.

The City of Deltona Code of Ordinances (the "City") adopted Article VII, "Trap, Neuter, Release Program," Chapter 14, "Animals," within its General Ordinances; trap, neuter, release ("TNR") programs can be an effective and humane way to stabilize the cat population with free spay or neuter surgeries for free roaming cats commonly referred to as community cats; the City Commission enacted a pilot TNR program via Ordinance 10-2020, to address concerns about feral cats in Deltona: The Code Compliance Manager recommends approval of the Animal Ordinance Chapter 14 - Animals.

Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 04-2026, amending Chapter 2, Article IV to update the sections related to Financial Polices, at second and final reading.

The proposed ordinance amends the Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article IV, Financial Policies, specifically relating to Annual External Audit and Collection of Delinquent bills or court-related financial obligations. It amends the following: 1. Division 4. Annual External Audit - This is an entirely new section that sets forth a. Conducted in conformance with generally accepted auditing standards b. City Commission shall have an annual audit of the accounts and records of the city. c. Work to be performed by a certified public accountant d. Term of contract to be no longer than five successive years e. Firm may not have successive terms longer than five years. 2. Division 5. Collection of Delinquent Bills or Court-Related Financial Obligations - This is an entirely new section that sets forth a. Defines the Billing Process b. Sets forth a Collection agency contract c. Sets forth the Collection and Settlement Process of outstanding accounts d. Establishes the write-off of uncollectible accounts The proposed amendments provide for a more efficient financial processes by providing for more transparency and city oversight of audits, accounts and records of the city.

Public Hearing - Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-27 approving the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the program year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

The City of Deltona receives annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from HUD to support housing and community development projects. The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is the required annual report summarizing the City's use of funds, accomplishments, and progress on goals in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. The draft CAPER was made available for a 15 day public comment period, with no comments received and was submitted on February 25, 2026 to meet HUD's federal reporting deadline. Staff requests the City Commission approve and ratify the CAPER submission to HUD.

Consideration of appointment(s) to the Planning and Zoning Board.

On March 15, 2026, Rachel Amoroso, District 3's appointment, Larry French, District 4's appointment, and Captain Ron Gonzalez, District 6's appointment, to the Planning and Zoning Board expired. The new appointments will serve for a term to expire March 15, 2029. Keep in mind that if an Alternate Member is appointed, then the City Commission will need to appoint a new Alternate Member. To date the City has received applications from the following individuals: Members Rachel Amoroso and Larry French, Alternates Christian O'Brien and Lori Warnicke, and Applicants Norma Jean Guida and Ashley Hill.

Consideration of appointment of a City representative to the Tourist Development Council (TDC).

The City Commission at the Regular Commission Meeting held on December 12, 2022 appointed Vice Mayor Avila-Vazquez as the City's representative who has resigned effective immediately. This item is so the City Commission can appoint a replacement. Also, the appointed representative will need to fill out the attached Volusia County Board Application. The advisory council makes recommendations to the Volusia County Council for the effective operation of the special projects or of the uses of the tourist development tax revenue. Members include the County Chair, elected officials from municipalities, and persons involved in the tourism industry. The advisory council meets on a quarterly basis. Florida Statutes do not provide for alternate members to this board and the county has not passed an ordinance or resolution allowing for such. The board requires the attached application be completed and submitted by the newly appointed representative.

Discussion concerning Enrico Ridge.

Discussion concerning Thalita Terrace.