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City Manager Wayne said the estimate from the contractor changed the start timeline: rather than beginning in August and working through the summer, staff recommended waiting until components arrive so the contractor does not start and then have to demobilize while waiting on long‑lead items. Staff also said their pre‑construction estimate of a total nine‑ to twelve‑month timeline has likely shortened to six‑to‑nine months once components are on site.

Temporary access and safety

Council members asked whether there is a current safety issue at the ramps. Staff replied there was not a known immediate safety hazard but acknowledged that restricted gangway access slows launches and can create bottlenecks; staff said they will keep searching for temporary gangways or floating solutions that could open an additional gangway for public use while the permanent docks are fabricated and delivered.

Ending note: Staff will return with any temporary solution options and with a revised construction schedule when manufacturers confirm delivery dates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting - 07/15/2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff told the council that lead times for floating docks and gangways pushed the Causeway south ramp construction into first quarter 2027; staff said it will keep looking for temporary floating solutions to open at least one gangway during the coming boating season.","taxTitle","Port Orange, Volusia County, Florida","taxId",5659,"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},6172027,"Port Orange adds discretionary permit‑fee and mitigation incentives for targeted businesses in redevelopment areas",295,2718000,3013000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393191-90ae2b86c4306597cd5642472fedbe39&start=2718&end=3013","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393191-90ae2b86c4306597cd5642472fedbe39/thumbnail_2718000.jpg","/articles/6172027/Port-Orange/Volusia-County/Florida/Port-Orange-adds-discretionary-permitfee-and-mitigation-incentives-for-targeted-businesses-in-redevelopment-areas","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172027-5f0f006e13426989235a4293b820762e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159411&Signature=cDvG7JufeBeGE7nuMtGvXSX1JBcHytHGEva-DijNGQ3nQuDnPQ3WCQr~zj-Nl5x2nVzD2ukwJ30kD8f9LwUZCblcf~6CccdIaD9reGRof-w7tXXW7kb2i3q0fdi0S2Urbx6R8Kt16CVZjIMxvaTFizQ8O8pBj4ln1YlH1276VHsHPTl1NZLH91vt5d1ZitavtMNV1isEJ0MzFlanTPaPZNAumlNg1I2rB0wXZ~Dfvdu2yMMJvmubFwm0s08~TTwkUMLITjRzaVOgpxtjqbLlQaDlD6ENvnaN078RBbkRJ8PXxONlS9Gd~~Aq9O2YKfcVywt2R12gnIrphjBgcJr1Ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Port Orange City Council voted to add an option in the land development code allowing the city to offer incentives, including reductions in permit fees and mitigation assistance, to targeted businesses seeking to develop or redevelop in designated community redevelopment areas (CRAs).

Tim Bergman, Community Development, told the council the amendment \"allows that option to be put into the code\" while making clear that the ultimate award of any fee or mitigation assistance would require a separately negotiated economic incentive agreement approved by the council.

Scope and safeguards

Council discussion described the proposal as a tool for the city’s two CRAs (Eastport and Town Center) to help move stalled parcels into development. Bergman said the city could still impose standards for parking, screening and aesthetics, and that incentives would be provided on a case‑by‑case basis. He and council members emphasized that any incentive package would return to the council as an economic incentive agreement for a public vote.

Gopher tortoise and mitigation costs

Council members raised mitigation costs as a practical example. Councilwoman Tracy and others said developers in Eastport have identified multiple gopher tortoises on parcels and estimated relocation and mitigation costs could be significant; one council member cited a rough developer estimate of about $80,000 to address a cluster of tortoises on a single tract. Council members discussed using CRA funds or other targeted incentives to reduce that barrier for redevelopment in areas where TIF revenue or other sources can support incentives.

Vote and next steps

Council moved and approved the first reading; staff said any developer seeking an incentive must present an economic incentive agreement that would come back to council for approval. Council members said they view the change as adding a tool to the CRA toolbox while keeping approval and specific terms subject to separate council action.

Ending note: Staff will present any incentive request as a discrete agenda item with a draft economic incentive agreement and financial analysis before council votes on whether to grant fee or mitigation assistance.","The council approved a code amendment to allow the city to offer incentives such as permit‑fee reductions or mitigation assistance (wetlands, trees, gopher tortoises) to targeted businesses in two community redevelopment areas; such incentives would require a separate economic incentive agreement approved by council.",{"_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},6172032,"Port Orange adopts state-aligned home‑based business rules into local code on first reading",188,2504000,2692000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393191-90ae2b86c4306597cd5642472fedbe39&start=2504&end=2692","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393191-90ae2b86c4306597cd5642472fedbe39/thumbnail_2504000.jpg","/articles/6172032/Port-Orange/Volusia-County/Florida/Port-Orange-adopts-state-aligned-homebased-business-rules-into-local-code-on-first-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172032-0df973e6c06c2c515e12c0e458f27a4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159411&Signature=Jq0u~cNFRWNMz3jXIE5V8XUbfm7WqF~gvnVf6dmIcWrOLO0BpjQbFMMA5G2infYVz6EOxewzODE1mk-jkTTd~ghx0-nnqS78mNrHfPM9nCZtwwZgHRDjU96H-aIb~ccSd8qgpSbGPuvBxC0WZumAAzLRC8Msj5gydVDKX5qyt3zkxjKgq8DOyu7Y7EruRPUVe5bPKRVjNXMH2ygjp54VhLyZ0DkOU5xWMaBOkrN9FlAhco6kztSp5TeNeyo2OsY5C7q~fFjLaqoyCUFb~IvzVg7X2ux04JxKkvujzk9s2-cQ14LOivIKBphDqsXFJShcw-7YAGey5UGg1YwfwXrqfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Port Orange City Council voted to amend the city’s land development code to align local rules for home‑based businesses with recent state legislation.

Tim Bergman of Community Development explained the change to the council, saying the amendment places the statewide unified requirements into the city code so there is no conflict between the city’s ordinances and state law. Bergman told the council staff had applied the statutory standards when permitting home‑based businesses over the past two to three years but had not yet codified those rules; he said \"staff is recommending approval of the code amendment.\"

What changed

Council discussion clarified that the state law provides a uniform framework limiting what cities may require of home‑based businesses. Bergman told the council that the city’s older code had been more restrictive on the allowable types and numbers of uses and employees; the revised local language is less stringent in those respects but retains the city’s ability to address neighborhood impacts such as parking and screening. Bergman said the amendment \"does not affect the code enforcement in terms of noise ordinance\" and that existing residential noise and nuisance codes remain enforceable.

Vote and next steps

The council moved, seconded and approved the first reading; the roll call vote was recorded as unanimous. Staff said codifying the statutory standards removes local confusion and brings the code into conformance with state law; the item will return for second reading and final adoption as required by ordinance process.

Why it matters

The change formalizes an approach staff said it has followed administratively for several years. Council members described the amendment as housekeeping to prevent conflicting provisions and to ensure permit reviewers and residents see the same standards in the written code that staff is applying at the counter.

Ending note: Staff will prepare the ordinance for second reading and final adoption after the required public noticing and return to council.","The City Council approved a code amendment to adopt state statutory standards for home‑based businesses, aligning Port Orange’s land‑use code with recent Florida legislation and removing older local restrictions.",{"_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},6172037,"Port Orange council sets 5‑mill maximum as $4.4M state stormwater awards advance planned projects",8778,946000,9724000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393191-90ae2b86c4306597cd5642472fedbe39&start=946&end=9724","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393191-90ae2b86c4306597cd5642472fedbe39/thumbnail_946000.jpg","/articles/6172037/Port-Orange/Volusia-County/Florida/Port-Orange-council-sets-5mill-maximum-as-44M-state-stormwater-awards-advance-planned-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172037-d2677f4463840b31ede52a158bf9d6b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159411&Signature=gcWuka9s7b648XzQq27wVFy760LcZflgkkxw7y10yqwPEcQMPMKbiFzRtf94z5e-sPJM5-uXGRmmuJysQqO1zarSPRsGgxbDqx4Hd2c-oI3hgGhRy5YHySceJ-EMFx~3-D~SioBinbnVjR87Tsx0iJ6xNlPzyN35ZGz~CsE0HA~JRuohl1ViQ4Gf~wmx2TS5Ty7UR95z10yBFTqUZPGNjdYk70KzOo6bn8EcUWbDpbxrRIV0eRx4DoXg4xM7ZxkvxkhNhxwaAzDiPmxT2-E8iylQV9J6phFGnwUb5C4P9QuMSACyLy~ia4KLPTowwut73x4PF34GISVR9z1R52N8~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Port Orange city leaders said the city received $4,400,000 in state appropriations and outlined how that money, combined with other grants and local contributions, will fund several large stormwater projects while the City Council set a maximum property tax rate of 5.0 mills per $1,000 of assessed value.

The appropriation breakdown presented at the council’s meeting said $3,000,000 is earmarked \"in support of construction of the Sugar Forest Pepper Hill area stormwater project\" and $1,400,000 for a master lift station near Ponce Inlet, according to City Manager Wayne. The city manager told the council that the Sugar Forest project is in design and that \"the anticipated construction start would be in the first quarter of 2027.\" He added Port Orange already has matching funds and other grant efforts under way to extend the work across a multi‑year capital plan.

Why it matters: Port Orange officials said the state appropriations and matching sources reduce how much of the cost falls to local taxpayers, but the scale of recommended stormwater projects means the city will continue pursuing federal and county programs such as CDBG/Transform 386 and Resilient Florida. Council members and residents repeatedly tied the city’s budget choices to ongoing flood concerns in older neighborhoods.

Council discussion and supporting details

Mayor Scott Stiltner, speaking during the meeting, said the city \"received $4,400,000 in appropriation funds,\" and Wayne explained the split between the Sugar Forest/Pepper Hill project and the Ponce Inlet lift station. Wayne told the council the Sugar Forest design is under way, that the area’s drainage basin is complicated, and that the city owns land intended for pump/storage components. The city manager said the projects were packaged to improve the city’s competitiveness for state and county money; staff described the first construction start as likely in early 2027.

Council members described additional grant programs under consideration. Staff and council cited work with Volusia County’s Transform 386 allocations and Resilient Florida, noting Resilient Florida typically requires 50 percent local matching. Council members discussed that the stormwater master plan priced out nine major projects at about $76,000,000 and noted the city held roughly $12,000,000 in one‑time funds toward stormwater efforts; one council member summarized the math by saying that if the city financed the remaining gap for all nine projects on a 20‑year bond, it would amount to roughly $50 per household per year (a conceptual example offered by the council member during debate).

Public comments and local context

Several residents spoke during public comment, asking the council to prioritize buyouts and targeted work in neighborhoods that flood frequently. Resident Laurie Becker urged acquisition of a roughly 4‑acre parcel on Bears Trail that she said floods repeatedly and \"borders the ditch in question that's always back and forth between county and city regarding who maintains it,\" and said buying that parcel would help the city control and maintain drainage at that location.

Budget and millage action

Councilors discussed fund balance, debt capacity, and whether to set a maximum millage above the current rate. Staff presented a draft fiscal plan that showed the general fund and larger enterprise funds, described several capital projects that are largely covered by outside funds, and recommended a draft operating millage of 5.0325 mills to balance the proposed budget. After deliberation the council voted 3–2 to set the maximum operating millage at 5.0 mills per $1,000 of assessed value; the motion passed on a roll call vote. Council members emphasized that the \"max millage\" is a ceiling for property tax notices and that the final adopted millage can be lower at the final budget hearing.

What the council directed or decided

- Decision: Council set the maximum operating millage at 5.0 mills per $1,000 (vote: 3–2). This is the rate that will appear on preliminary tax notices; the final rate will be adopted later this year.
- Direction/ongoing work: Staff was directed to continue pursuing Transform 386 and Resilient Florida grant rounds, complete designs for Sugar Forest and related projects, and keep council informed about how outside funding affects local contributions and timing.

Next steps and outlook

Design work is under way for Sugar Forest/Pepper Hill and for the Ponce Inlet master lift station; staff estimated construction start for the Sugar Forest project in the first quarter of 2027. Council members said they expect staff to return with updated grant outcomes and refined cost‑sharing scenarios before final budget adoption.

Ending note: Councilors and residents framed flood mitigation as the council’s top long‑term capital priority; the council’s vote established budget flexibility for staff to pursue a mix of city dollars and outside grants while the city moves ahead on design, permitting and grant applications.","At a July council meeting, Port Orange officials said the city received $4.4 million in state appropriations for stormwater work, outlined a multi‑year capital program tied to additional grant funding, and set a maximum property tax rate of 5.0 mills (3–2 vote) to give staff budget flexibility while pursuing outside funds.","actionData","errors"]

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