- FL
- Volusia County
- 4/11/24
- 04/11/2024
- 395 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Volusia ECHO Advisory Committee convened to discuss an array of topics central to the development and enhancement of the community’s environmental, cultural, historic, and outdoor assets. The meeting’s most focus was on the updated Direct County Expenditure (DCE) plan, which proposed an additional $6.4 million in funding for 17 new projects. These projects spanned across various categories, including outdoor recreation, environmental, and cultural and historic projects, with the intent to improve facilities like playgrounds, parks, and the Ocean Center.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 4/3/24
- 04/29/2024
- 152 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent assembly, the Volusia Environmental Committee delved into discussions centered on stormwater management, with a focus on the complex interplay of environmental factors and infrastructure requirements to mitigate flooding and runoff. The meeting illuminated the committee’s dedication to refining stormwater regulations, addressing the implications of climate change on groundwater levels, and the careful planning required to ensure future flood conditions are managed effectively.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 4/2/24
- 04/02/2024
- 624 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Volusia County Council meeting, members approved a ordinance which extends the residency restrictions for sexual offenders, a decision that has sparked debate among council members and the public. The newly passed ordinance prohibits sexual offenders from living within 1,500 feet of schools, childcare facilities, public school bus stops, and public parks and playgrounds in unincorporated areas of the county. This represents an increase from the previous 1,000-foot restriction and aims to enhance public safety, particularly for children in these areas.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 3/21/24
- 03/21/2024
- 267 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Volusia Planning Commission has voted to approve a future land use amendment and a rezoning application for a 3919-acre area to be changed to Urban low intensity and commercial designations. This decision, which aligns with the commission’s overarching theme of addressing various zoning and land use issues, is part of a larger discussion on growth management and development in the region.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 3/19/24
- 03/19/2024
- 233 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Volusia County Council meeting, members grappled with issues concerning public safety, governance, and community development. Among notable topics were the repeal of a waiting period and records check for the purchase of firearms, the transition of the SunRail system to local government control, and the discussion on whether to replace the Code Enforcement Board with a special magistrate.