- FL
- Volusia County
- 2/18/25
- 02/18/2025
- 306 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Volusia County Council meeting involved discussions addressing the indefinite extension of the animal abuse database, comprehensive debates on cultural arts funding, and a proposed ordinance concerning medical provider liens. The council unanimously voted to expand the inclusion period in the animal abuse database from the current 10 years to indefinite, emphasizing the need for a stronger stance against animal abuse.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 2/13/25
- 02/13/2025
- 92 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Volusia ECHO Advisory Committee convened to review and score grant applications, ultimately endorsing several projects, most notably Conservation Florida’s Ranch Preserve and Nature Center. This initiative, which seeks $600,000 in ECHO funding for a $3 million project, aims to transform a 5,000-square-foot building into a nature center dedicated to environmental education and community engagement.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 2/11/25
- 02/11/2025
- 306 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Volusia County Council meeting was dominated by an extensive discussion on stormwater management and the potential implementation of low impact development (LID) practices. The council considered a new ordinance designed to address ongoing flooding issues exacerbated by increased rainfall and development pressures.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 2/7/25
- 02/07/2025
- 108 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Volusia Forever Advisory Committee meeting on February 7, 2025, was marked by discussions on proposed changes to a key resolution, ongoing property acquisitions for conservation purposes, and updates on new state mandates affecting property appraisal processes. The committee also addressed issues related to their work plan and the eligibility of properties for the Volusia Forever program.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 2/5/25
- 02/13/2025
- 195 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Volusia Environmental Committee meeting focused on the need for improved flood management strategies, emphasizing the rising threat of extreme rainfall and the necessity of updating local policies to mitigate future risks. Key topics of discussion included the integration of advanced flood modeling data, the revision of stormwater ordinances, and the potential impacts of legislative changes on infrastructure planning.