CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

 

Regular meeting of the South Daytona City Council, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1672 South Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona, Florida.

 

A.         OPENING

            1.         Call to Order

            2.         Roll Call

            3.         Pledge of Allegiance

            4.         Invocation

            5.         City Manager Report

a.       The Public Works Department repaired an inlet at the intersection of Sherwood Drive and Slayton Avenue that had crumbled making it difficult to accept stormwater flow.  The repair completed here will ensure stormwater continues to flow to the existing pump station inside the Sherwood Forest subdivision.

b.      Speaking of the Sherwood Forest subdivision, the design of the Transform 386 project involving the purchase of several homes and constructing a stormwater pond with pump station is nearing completion.  The next step is a federally required environmental study that needs to be completed before Volusia County purchases the necessary homes to accommodate this improvement.  We will keep you informed of the progress in future reports.

c.       Public Works crews repaired a large stormwater main on Sea Isle Circle which restricted flow into the adjacent canal.  Workers had to enter the pipe from the canal to make the repairs but fortunately they don’t mind getting a little wet if it means getting the job done.  This repair will ensure stormwater flows properly in this area.  

d.      The City reestablished the swale at the intersection of Palmetto Avenue and Big Tree Road.  We also repaired leaking joints in the existing stormwater pipe there. These improvements will help better convey water to the drainage ditch and reduce standing water in the area.

e.       Public Works crews completed repairs to the Bellewood Avenue stormwater basin and line as part of our ongoing infrastructure maintenance efforts. The team repaired the bottom of the basin, poured flowable fill around the exterior to properly seal and stabilize it, and installed a new basin top to ensure long-term durability. These improvements help strengthen our stormwater system and support reliable performance during heavy rainfall events.

f.        Our Public Works team has installed new rip rap along the abutments of both the Oak Lea and Lantern Park bridges. This proactive improvement reinforces the canal banks and helps reduce erosion, supporting long-term stability.

g.       The City reestablished the drainage area around the tennis and pickleball courts on Palmetto Avenue. This work will improve stormwater flow and help reduce water accumulation in the area.

h.      Public Works crews have successfully completed a sewer force main repair on Lantern Drive. The existing pipe ruptured and we replaced the line to allow pumping capacities to be reached once again.  We thank the Lantern Park subdivision for their patience as we completed this unanticipated repair as fast as we possibly could.

i.        The City cleared an inlet blockage that appeared at the corner of Violet Street and Biscayne Avenue.  The clearing of this inlet will allow stormwater to flow once again in the area.  Shout out to the property owner for making us aware of the issue so we could quickly resolve it.

j.        Our Public Works Crew recently repaired a broken sanitary sewer line on Anastasia Drive to restore proper service and prevent future issues. While completing the repair, the team encountered a significant amount of tree roots and rocks, which made the work especially challenging. After removing the debris and repairing the damaged section of pipe, the crew installed a protective sleeve over the repair to provide added durability.

k.      City staff met with the design engineers on the Brian Avenue Stormwater Pond project to begin laying out the proposed stormwater pond and pump station.  A layout was formalized and the project’s design is now underway.  This project will enhance the drainage in the Brian Avenue and Green Street area in an effort to keep water out of homes.

l.        The design of the Aspen Stormwater Pond Expansion project has been submitted to Volusia County so that they can begin their federally required environmental study.  Once the study has been completed, then a contractor can be procured to construct the project.

m.    We will be awarding a contract tonight for the excavation of a stormwater pond within Melodie Park to improve the drainage in the Oriole Lane and Kenilworth Avenue area.  The pond excavation is the first phase of the project.  The completed project will boast a wooden boardwalk surrounding the pond with a sitting area overlooking the restored bicentennial rock, granite veterans’ monument and a time capsule commemorating our 75th anniversary that we are celebrating all year long.

n.      The City, in partnership with Waste Pro, are placing a new emphasis on recycling this year.  Recycling for the whole City will now be picked up on Wednesday so that Waste Pro can more quickly deliver the collected goods to their recycling facility for processing.  Garbage and yard waste will still be collected on Mondays with Thursday still being a second garbage collection day.

o.      Baseball Opening Day is set for Saturday March 14th starting at 9am at the James Street Park Municipal Complex.  We have over 200 kids signed up this year to enjoy our Spring Baseball season.  Our Citizens Alert volunteers are ready to serve you at the concession stand.  The weather should be perfect, all are welcome, so plan to come out and enjoy a fun day at the ballpark.

p.      Dinosaurs will be invading Reed Canal Park starting on Monday, March 23rd.  The park will be closed, immediately after the spring break holiday, so that an exciting, new prehistoric themed playground can be installed complete with shading, sounds and dinosaur statutes.  This park renovation is made possible through a Volusia County ECHO grant.  Please note, you will still be able to enter the park through the two Nova entrances and that the trail around the lake and the disc golf course will remain open.  The entrance off of Reed Canal Road, the playground area and the dog park will remain closed during this renovation for safety as heavy equipment will be required to complete the project.

6.         City Attorney Report

B.         CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on any topic, whether it pertains to community concerns, personal perspectives, or general topics like the weather. When invited to approach the podium, please clearly state your name and address for the official record.

While speaking, direct your comments to the City Council as a whole and not towards any of the audience members or cameras.  As the established standard, each person will be given approximately three minutes to speak.  Although there is no formal clock, be concise enough without repetition to ensure everyone has had an opportunity to participate.  Please note that the City Council will not respond to any viewpoint or question during this time as it is your opportunity to be heard. 

C.         CONSENT AGENDA

Those matters included under the consent agenda are self-explanatory and not expected to require discussion for approval. Items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any member of the City Council, that item must be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. (Read by Mayor Hall)

7.         Approval of minutes:  February 10, 2026, City Council Meeting

8.       Consideration of approving the 2025 Community Redevelopment Annual Report, which highlights the accomplishments, activities, and projects that occurred this past year in our Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).

9.         Resolution No. 2026-05. A Resolution of the City of South Daytona, Florida, designating community-wide special events for the year beginning in April 2026 and ending in March 2027; providing for resolutions that conflict herewith; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.  First and only reading.

10.       Consideration of approving the first of two 2-year optional contract renewals with Atlantic Pipe Services for sewer rehabilitation services.

11.       Consideration of approving Work Amendment #1 for the installation of forty-one (41) additional electrical pull boxes to accommodate the uplighting of the Medjool Palms proposed for the US 1 Streetscape Project in the amount of $93,914.54 as budgeted in the current fiscal year. 

12.       Consideration of approving the First Amendment to the Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with Volusia County for the Sherwood Forest Stormwater Pond Project and the Stevens Canal Bank Stabilization Project which simply defines the actual cost of the individual designs, which are now known, and the estimated cost of construction.

13.       Resolution No. 2026-06.  A Resolution of the City of South Daytona, Florida, approving a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Funding Agreement for the design of the Reed Canal Park Bridge Replacement; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and associated documents related to the project; and providing an effective date.  First and only reading.

 14.      Resolution No. 2026-07. A Resolution of the City of South Daytona, Florida, amending Resolution No. 2025-26 and any subsequent budget amendment resolutions, setting forth appropriation for current expenses and capital outlay for the following funds: General Fund and Capital Fund, as required by the City of South Daytona, Florida, during and for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026; adopting the operating and capital budgets for the City of South Daytona; providing for severance; providing for conflicting resolutions; and providing an effective date. First and only reading.

15.       Consideration of approving an agreement with LTG for the design of a Traffic Camera Network with funding from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), project number 453490-1-38-01.

D.         REGULAR AGENDA

16.       Consideration of approving an agreement with Drewry Site Development for the excavation of a stormwater pond inside Melodie Park in the amount of $194,000 as budgeted in the current fiscal year.    

17.       Resolution No. 2026-08. A Resolution of the City Council of the City South Daytona, Florida, adopting a policy to govern all transactions made with a City Purchasing Card; providing for conflicting Resolutions; and providing for an effective date. First and only reading.

18.      Ordinance No. 2026-01. An Ordinance of the City of South Daytona, Florida, amending Chapter 2 of the City of South Daytona Code of Ordinances, Article IV, Purchases Sales and Contracts, modifying Sec. 2-140. Exemptions to Written Quotes and Formal Bid Solicitations, and Sec. 2-141. Bid Protest Procedures; providing for codification, conflicts, severability, applicability, and an effective date. First Reading February 10, 2026. Second and final reading, Public Hearing.

19.       Ordinance No. 2026-02. An Ordinance of the City of South Daytona, Florida, amending Chapter 2 (Administration) of the City of South Daytona Code of Ordinances to add Article X, Criminal History Record Checks; providing for criminal history record checks pursuant to section 166.0442, Florida Statutes; and providing for codification, conflicts, severability, applicability, and an effective date. First Reading February 10, 2026. Second and final reading, Public Hearing.

E.         COUNCIL COMMENTS

F.         ADJOURNMENT

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, the person will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City does not prepare or provide a verbatim record of the proceedings.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with a disability needing a special accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact the Deputy City Clerk’s Office no later than 72 hours prior to the proceedings. The Deputy City Clerk can be reached by mail at 1672 S. Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona, Florida 32119 or by telephone at (386) 322-3014 or by email at bwitte@southdaytona.org