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\"The first is this Friday night at Satha Center is our Bonkers Comedy Club. Tickets are $8 if you purchase them in advance,\" Events staff said. The city’s amphitheater series continues with a free concert at 7 p.m. and the monthly movie in the park will screen Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at Dewey Boster.

Events staff described the Aug. 2 Back‑to‑School Bash at Dewey Boster Sports Complex from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring the city’s backpack giveaway plus food trucks, face painting, music and free haircuts. Parks staff also reminded residents about a new playground program running through July 18 at five parks (Dewey, Campbell, Manny, Dwight and Festival parks) that provides organized supervised activities and a free lunch supplied by Volusia County.

Staff cautioned residents on timing for the free lunches: the county provides lunches on a schedule and late arrivals may not receive meals if delivery is delayed. The events presentation closed with staff encouraging residents to attend and advising commissioners of the program logistics.

No formal action was required; the presentation served as informational outreach on upcoming city offerings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission Meeting - July 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Deltona’s community events office outlined July happenings including a comedy club, free amphitheater concert, movie night and a back‑to‑school bash with backpacks, food trucks and free haircuts on Aug. 2 at Dewey Boster Sports Complex.","taxTitle","Deltona, Volusia County, Florida","taxId",4876,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6178351,"Deltona code compliance outlines ramped sweeps, animal control constraints and TNR workshop July 28",541,321000,862000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5286703-2d93764378d4a0be5cbafe24d8bb9dc9&start=321&end=862","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5286703-2d93764378d4a0be5cbafe24d8bb9dc9/thumbnail_321000.jpg","/articles/6178351/Deltona/Volusia-County/Florida/Deltona-code-compliance-outlines-ramped-sweeps-animal-control-constraints-and-TNR-workshop-July-28","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6178351-ebe2dcd7ce7baa7aa28a58853f691a8a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775290031&Signature=Pe5ZO7iEyXE6BG2mmJYTwAKuIfVQ7P8ywSUuJGO14Zn-1jaNNq05rP1Y8tQC-cOxkSSDM5CQ97f7tkq0Wn4LBoR5~nkBsu4rknknvw4eWS03PS8Ps~c9Epxk0H-HfYwWDvCOKQHEUhzqqzf0sp9B-kE9GxVvaHLtUUyrsxnWIu0ZviDKeXxi5fnjC5YKs1kSOKpJqIVvv4r-j3FQN5fXOauRO5BjbAmkWcUK~~vreCcepMT1y7xH6OTd8AK7tC~MMx4ebgd7yJFE6v7fQmBUPmPeWt3DOrGn2Mac9jnoLtim323r7LI3ci4n-rEovRjkF-D33Kl0QdD2Ztk9NJFsSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deltona’s code compliance manager reported to the commission on July 7 that the department will resume targeted enforcement sweeps and will host a workshop on trap‑neuter‑return (TNR) on July 28.

\"We start with a door hanger — it's like a courtesy,\" Danny Rod, code compliance manager, said while running through the department’s enforcement steps. Rod outlined a standard escalation: courtesy notice (door hanger), abatement notice/notice of violation (including posting on property and certified mail as required by Florida statute), and, if necessary, a hearing before the special magistrate, which can result in fines or liens.

Rod showed monthly dashboard numbers dating back to January and said some counts declined in June because staff moved offices and four officers attended a week‑long certification conference. He said animal control impounds are constrained by a quarantine at Halifax Humane Society and that New Hope Humane Society has limited capacity; Halifax remains the primary partner. On operations, Rod said contracted vendors abate nuisance properties when owners do not comply; common abatement tasks include grass cutting, trash removal and securing abandoned structures or pools.

Commissioners asked for district‑level reporting on complaints and enforcement. Commissioner Villavazquez requested that the department resume sending monthly district reports so commissioners can track cases in their districts. Rod agreed. He also said the department plans to conduct Wednesday sweeps, using animal control officers to assist, and to concentrate on high‑complaint areas first.

On timeframes, Rod said a courtesy notice typically allows seven to 14 days for correction; an official notice tied to certified mail and posting is usually a minimum of 10 days before a hearing. He stressed that the special magistrate process allows property owners time to comply and that lack of presence at a hearing may shorten time allowances.

Commissioners pressed about relocation of feral cat colonies and the intersection with businesses. Commissioner Colwell suggested staff and legal identify options to relocate colonies that pose health or nuisance issues near restaurants; Vice Mayor Harriott asked staff to include prohibition options around restaurants in the TNR workshop discussion.

Rod said the department has vacancies that are challenging to fill and needs vehicles (an item staff said will be presented at a future commission meeting because vehicles over $25,000 require procurement review). He closed by thanking staff and noting the difficulty of knocking on doors for compliance work.","City code compliance presented monthly enforcement data, explained the five‑step enforcement process and said it will resume weekly sweeps, begin focused Wednesday sweeps and hold a trap‑neuter‑return (TNR) workshop July 28; staff warned quarantine limits at Halifax Humane Society reduce impound capacity.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6178356,"Votes at a glance: Deltona commission actions on July 7, 2025",5352,1510000,6862000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5286703-2d93764378d4a0be5cbafe24d8bb9dc9&start=1510&end=6862","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5286703-2d93764378d4a0be5cbafe24d8bb9dc9/thumbnail_1510000.jpg","/articles/6178356/Deltona/Volusia-County/Florida/Votes-at-a-glance-Deltona-commission-actions-on-July-7-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6178356-3cec52c4fd667691e7096c554608a55d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775290031&Signature=aOW4BeeEEH2TqlBzM5Qg3spBVoM88xcsffmrIJoA0n6TSS~huO4YCrc-k0El5Ng1Z6ZHaOnD1y1epXQd0nbPMlqddgq75CTtrytU6xJbWNK7kBnwYXA5UmBJQs1AE8FszvRPq8O6o6-XBMttnxO5-EGxpSWwMw3byaJI7m9Xc-fC8z1GOMbtwKpPIBigcuOYOilIOZMhzQ8WlmSpaQ91wNu3S5NIOblOtk2dw1gx~qbBEhpibSuhQG~K6EVfa6KmcTmB13Z88-yyJlhbj0Cim4ZaxHlDOGTipRuYY9S34R76WBjx~RQqOCwH~5IZeACqTbHWfmDRzm1HF~Kx5SOwzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Motion summary and outcomes from the Deltona City Commission meeting on July 7, 2025 (selected items):

- Consent agenda (items A–D, F–G): Approved (motion to approve consent agenda items A–D, F–G; seconded). Vote recorded as 7–0.

- Resolution No. 2025‑67 — Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan FY 2025‑2026: Approved (Vice Mayor Harriott moved; Commissioner Santiago seconded). The staff report identified the awards list as recommendations; final nonprofit awards will be made after board approval. Vote recorded as 7–0.

- Ordinance No. 24‑2025 — Architectural and building design standards (creation of Chapter 111 and related Land Development Code updates): Approved after discussion of design standards, variance criteria and plant lists. Staff clarified that low‑impact design was one of several options and that variance criteria require hardship; the ordinance passed 7–0.

- Ordinance No. 27‑2025 — Solicitation on public road rights of way and parks (amendments to article 7 of chapter 22): Approved on second reading; permit and indemnity requirements discussed; passed 7–0.

- Resolution No. 2025‑59 — Award agreement to Mead & Hunt Inc. for design, engineering and permitting for Deltona Lakes water reclamation facility: Approved (motion to award; seconded). Vote recorded as 7–0.

- Resolution No. 2025‑68 — Establish community land trust program and authorize city manager to identify a qualified partner: Approved (motion by Commissioner Villavazquez). Commissioners clarified funding would be sourced from grant programs and trust capital, not the general fund. Vote recorded as 7–0 (commissioners to return with partner recommendation).

- Ordinance No. 12‑2024 — Rezoning to MPUD for approximately 36.46 acres along North Normandy Boulevard: Approved on rehearing with amendment requiring coordinated site work start for residential and nonresidential components; applicants declined to accept a 75% commercial‑before‑residential CO requirement. Motion by Commissioner Santiago; second by Vice Mayor Harriott. Vote recorded as majority on roll‑call (see detailed article for vote list and amendment notes).

- Resolution No. 2025‑73 — Authorize participation/response to pre‑suit notice under SB 180 (Howland Station): Approved 5–2. (The commission chose to keep the December 2024 Live Local ordinance in place and authorize legal representation.)

- Resolution No. 2025‑74 — Direct staff to continue exploring coalition and legal options regarding SB 180 and to return before committing to formal plaintiff status: Approved as amended 4–3 (amendment requires any formal engagement or plaintiff status to return to the commission for approval).

All motions, votes and formal outcomes are recorded in the official meeting minutes and the city clerk’s roll‑call records. For items with substantial debate (rezoning, SB 180 matters, and architectural standards), separate articles provide fuller context and transcript citations.","A roundup of final votes taken July 7, including ordinances, resolutions and contract awards. Includes short descriptions and outcomes for each item recorded in the meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6178361,"Deltona keeps December 'Live Local' ordinance in place and authorizes legal response while exploring coalition against SB 180",2360,4605000,6965000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5286703-2d93764378d4a0be5cbafe24d8bb9dc9&start=4605&end=6965","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5286703-2d93764378d4a0be5cbafe24d8bb9dc9/thumbnail_4605000.jpg","/articles/6178361/Deltona/Volusia-County/Florida/Deltona-keeps-December-Live-Local-ordinance-in-place-and-authorizes-legal-response-while-exploring-coalition-against-SB-180","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6178361-b0db7e4ab1bd5147bea1fbaf7dfb0caa/orig.mp4?Expires=1775290031&Signature=lYjRDWBhS3DA04qgl9nbdFfh1i2SShCvgRPkh6gBHEKyBSZ3JcwQi6BtpzvoZErD9ElVob-m-IhXjHwz2qW62rzDBr8BITVmb8gRR9eX8~LIS20qILEHC2sBeswwMCFQvhbG3bsqSbxKRvmoWbBNQ2eA-pHk4ve~NX~fHLAX6B6Dsxnu2C00BgOuimBAGNhAyYlVkX7H2mnLwBgkVq2MLqoofcUB4j5iXvJ-2vouiRJsynOl1ECnZDTPFO1MA8SDpHS0JVLYYnjGmxQ8Nn3vADfc4-nGFR5zPcsvbHANmQiHhNCNOcgB8HxPutjFZDkBnq0JEGYA-fXhMFID~aO68Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Deltona City Commission on July 7 declined to withdraw the city’s December 2024 Live Local ordinance (Ordinance O2‑2025) after receiving a pre‑suit notice from Howland Station Condo Developers LLC that cited Senate Bill 180. The commission authorized city legal staff to respond and participate in defending the ordinance.

City Attorney Tricia Resivia told the commission the pre‑suit notice arrived June 27 and invoked SB 180’s pre‑suit and fee provisions. Under SB 180, a party may notify a local government that a recently enacted land‑use rule is \"more restrictive\" than a previous regulation; if the local government does not retract within the statutory window, the statute provides remedies including potential attorneys’ fees. Resivia said revocation of the December ordinance within the SB 180 window would likely prevent a fee award under that statute but would not automatically resolve an existing, separate lawsuit related to the applicant’s prior land‑use filings.

At the meeting the commission faced two distinct votes. First, the body voted to authorize legal participation and to keep the December ordinance in place while the city defends against the pre‑suit claim. That motion, approving Resolution No. 2025‑73 to participate and respond to the pre‑suit notice, passed 5–2. \"I move to approve Resolution No. 2025‑73,\" Commissioner Hovington said; the motion was seconded and carried on the commission floor.

Commission discussion included views on litigation costs and on whether the commission should repeal the ordinance to avoid potential fee exposure under SB 180. Commissioner Lully said he would not support revoking ordinances the commission had lawfully adopted and favored defending the city’s position; other commissioners urged caution about legal costs and suggested prioritizing local infrastructure. Public commenters were split: some urged the commission to challenge SB 180 as a loss of local home‑rule authority; others urged fiscal restraint and to avoid expensive litigation.

Second, the commission considered broader legal strategy on SB 180 and whether Deltona should participate in a multi‑jurisdiction coalition to challenge the statute. City attorneys reported outreach to other municipalities and to a firm with litigation experience on similar statewide issues. The commission approved a separate resolution (Resolution No. 2025‑74) directing staff to continue exploring options and to pursue coalition development and legal research, with the firm Weiserota (lead attorney Jamie Cole referenced in staff discussions) noted as one potential outside counsel. That motion was amended so any formal engagement or plaintiff status would return to the commission for final approval; the amended motion passed 4–3.

City attorneys emphasized that withdrawing the December ordinance would stop this SB 180 pre‑suit from progressing to litigation under the statute, but would not necessarily resolve the separate, already‑filed lawsuit related to the same property. The city attorney also said Deltona would continue to assess legal theories against SB 180 and recommended returning to the commission with a formal engagement agreement and cost estimates before joining any coalition as a named plaintiff.

Votes and formal motion language are recorded in the meeting minutes; staff said any subsequent legal agreements or intergovernmental coalitions would be presented to the commission for approval.","The commission voted to keep the December 2024 Live Local ordinance and authorize the city attorney to respond to a pre‑suit notice under Senate Bill 180; it separately authorized staff to research coalition options to challenge SB 180 and to return to the commission before taking formal legal steps.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6178366,"Deltona commission approves rehearing rezoning for Howland Station MPUD after applicant, staff and neighbors negotiate conditions",1840,1903000,3743000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5286703-2d93764378d4a0be5cbafe24d8bb9dc9&start=1903&end=3743","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5286703-2d93764378d4a0be5cbafe24d8bb9dc9/thumbnail_1903000.jpg","/articles/6178366/Deltona/Volusia-County/Florida/Deltona-commission-approves-rehearing-rezoning-for-Howland-Station-MPUD-after-applicant-staff-and-neighbors-negotiate-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6178366-c3ab8a72aa3fba97797a3698424b7cff/orig.mp4?Expires=1775290031&Signature=Bniaa-zX91X27ZQzcDN~p0hmxjDyuOGFWyPjbSGapcySh9RQsPmpkvVeBfXML40GnWKDUWtUPyDm9tS~y2gH0E~ww6C8rZICgjSslmnt01fKhjUbP~HMqgJnjeeIL-C1SFCoMpLlrbahtllEc8LYoKToaACw0sepm~4BFEFqkTxA8w1eUUl3hS-U7ot5pgQB7vcDq1Aylw~JGTiM4ZwrvBWYP4xgxhYa23UX2iFqoeJzSoa02QyJ2FDAsoDrMHo1suQykJ1dfa9Ep9DOt4SsuJGL9jGAlLLgLH9HeYKCwoKCRGQdftvx0BWV24djdzasancy9FrFL41FTig9zRHwIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Deltona City Commission on July 7 approved Ordinance No. 12‑2024, rezoning about 36.46 acres along North Normandy Boulevard from single‑family residential (R‑1‑AA) to Mixed‑Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD), after a rehearing requested by the applicant.

The rehearing centered on three issues the commission had flagged previously: (1) a 160‑foot buffer between new multifamily buildings and existing homes; (2) routing heavy truck traffic to Graves Avenue and Helen Boulevard rather than through neighborhoods; and (3) upgraded landscaping and walkability for commercial areas along Normandy Boulevard. \"The proposal represents a strategic and compatible reuse of key property within the activity center,\" Jordan Smith, planning staff, said, recommending approval.

The applicant’s attorney, Michael Woods, urged approval and warned of financial and legal consequences if the denial at second reading stood. \"We went through that point by point at the first reading to establish that basically, he drew a PD document to match and answer all those concerns in the comp plan,\" Woods told the commission. Woods said the project team had coordinated a traffic impact analysis with Volusia County and that the TIA had been found acceptable for rezoning purposes.

Commissioners focused much of the discussion on traffic and protecting nearby neighborhoods. \"We have to think of the safety of our residents, their homes, and our roads,\" Commissioner Villavazquez said, pressing for restrictions on commercial trucks using neighborhood streets. Commissioner Villavazquez also said she would not support approval until she was comfortable that the project would not worsen wear on neighborhood streets.

Commissioner Santiago moved to approve the ordinance; Vice Mayor Harriott seconded. Commissioner Caldwell asked for a stipulation that at least 75% of commercial development receive certificates of occupancy before residential construction begins. The applicant declined that specific condition as unreasonable; instead the commission amended the motion to require coordinated site work so grading/site preparation for the residential and nonresidential components begins together. The applicant indicated that site work and groundwork at project start was acceptable.

The motion passed on the commission floor (roll‑call recorded during the meeting). The ordinance approves up to 343 units with the developer’s current plan calling for about 320 units on Lot 5 and principal permitted nonresidential uses on Lots 1–4 including flex space, office, restaurants and retail. The MPUD text prohibits indoor/outdoor storage and contains architectural standards that staff said will be enforced at site plan stage. Volusia County’s review of the traffic impact analysis was described as complete for rezoning purposes; specific roadway and turn‑lane improvements and fair‑share contributions will be required at site plan.

Jordan Smith noted the site lies in Deltona’s activity center and that the comprehensive plan requires PUD review for development there. Applicant representative Scott Banta and attorney Woods said they had assembled the parcels over several years and had worked with staff to meet comp plan policy goals.

The decision does not itself approve site plans or building permits; those will return to staff and the commission where required. Commissioners who supported the rezoning said the MPUD would help realize the city’s activity‑center vision if required mitigation and design standards are satisfied. Those who opposed or voted no emphasized continued concerns about traffic, neighborhood impacts and assurance that commercial uses are delivered as promised.

Votes and formal motion text are recorded in the meeting minutes and in the ordinance adoption resolution.","After a rehearing on a denied second reading, the Deltona City Commission approved rezoning 36.46 acres to a mixed‑use planned unit development, with a condition on concurrent site work. The vote followed testimony from city staff, the applicant and several commissioners focused on traffic, buffers and commercial‑residential sequencing.","actionData","errors"]

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