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McKinney said the document presented at the workshop is an executive summary of a larger package posted on the city website and that no final decisions were being taken at the session. He told commissioners the commission will be asked to set the maximum millage at the regular meeting scheduled for Monday, July 21, and that the budget will continue to be revised until final public hearings in September. \"As the budget is a fluid process, there will be changes communicated to you up until the final public hearing,\" McKinney said.

The city manager and McKinney highlighted key budget figures and one-time capital uses: a capital improvements program of $73,720,000, capital replacement funding of just over $5,000,000, and a $1,000,000 increase from the May workshop earmarked for land acquisition in flood-prone areas if that program is approved. McKinney also said the executive summary includes about $2,000,000 in enhancements.

McKinney noted revenues remain uncertain and staff are using conservative estimates: health insurance was budgeted flat pending quotes, property/casualty insurance was assumed to increase 10 percent, and a 10 percent reduction in municipal shared state revenue was included based on recent reports. He told commissioners the city may receive revisions from state revenue estimates as late as mid-August.

The finance director said budget documents and line-item detail are posted online and available to commissioners. He also reminded the commission that Florida law and the city’s code require the budget to be adopted by resolution and that the document presented is the manager’s recommendation for the commission’s review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission Workshop - July 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","John McKinney, finance director, told the Deltona City Commission on July 14 that the fiscal year 2025–26 budget the city is working toward totals $234,051,275 and that the general fund is $76,663,842.","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},6170786,"Deltona budget proposes fourth fire transport unit, shifts fire admin inspectors to building fund",222,4205000,4427000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5396177-124935c9ba361882e99a7385f373346c&start=4205&end=4427","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5396177-124935c9ba361882e99a7385f373346c/thumbnail_4205000.jpg","/articles/6170786/Deltona/Volusia-County/Florida/Deltona-budget-proposes-fourth-fire-transport-unit-shifts-fire-admin-inspectors-to-building-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170786-1fc8db66bd78032d00053cad26969e4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776391980&Signature=mLAcxclxNqX4gEAYPPIznyxz1NQ7YpMJOS9zQkzq-Jdt0o0mmBpBKB6UTeNExXkAoZUXNIMAP6zU2Jp3DBx7YLktVuh25HVeEM3tFyrfPNBPkjLNtPCsX4MrkhrwBn2hYLiDzSqJBsmIdZDgsvWYtN64MxzAi94qjnT9D15rx5RqyX5on3jZeduU31kO2hTGhpKW6AFzmx9zeGCJeuVEzuAb8T5jQOWXB-xVFSx2gqUvsv8hTlOQKO14afncSJ2~gcDn2cC2X1ooaphIblJqVRylc2EaCJoCumO~bg1AkNtDqeXLyIVebds55otURmFhuy-dd5mfydIbKcVroTRZUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John McKinney, finance director, described restructuring within fire services and a transport enhancement request during the July 14 workshop.

McKinney said the proposal creates a separate fire transport division with 24.9 positions (the presentation described movement of 18 positions earlier and an additional 6 employees for the fourth unit) and estimated the enhancement cost at just under $700,000. \"We anticipate receiving, at minimum, $430,000 from that transport... we estimate at least a 143,000 would be needed from the general fund to support the fourth unit being put into service,\" McKinney said.

Staff said the change is contingent on commission approval and Volusia County approval for a fourth unit within the city’s response area. McKinney said the budget assumes phased-in funding and noted a SAFER grant application had been submitted that would reduce general fund impacts in early years if awarded.

McKinney also said some positions in fire administration that perform plan review and building-related work were moved to the building services fund because those duties qualify for building permit funding. He described the reallocation as an effort to align costs with appropriate funding sources and to ensure fire assessment studies can focus on fire‑related services only.","Finance staff presented a transport enhancement that would add a fourth transport unit and related firefighters/EMTs; estimated net cost to the general fund is roughly $143,000 after anticipated transport revenue, and the change is contingent on commission approval, county consent and grant funding.",{"_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},6170790,"Deltona impact-fee study committee recommends consultant; timeline now 12–15 months",348,2016000,2364000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5396177-124935c9ba361882e99a7385f373346c&start=2016&end=2364","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5396177-124935c9ba361882e99a7385f373346c/thumbnail_2016000.jpg","/articles/6170790/Deltona/Volusia-County/Florida/Deltona-impact-fee-study-committee-recommends-consultant-timeline-now-1215-months","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170790-63ba8b74f8dd8f34f57d4193ef8f4509/orig.mp4?Expires=1776391980&Signature=l646kUH~aB3qngIkMEKnnH83uuT4Ev9xTNGLKSHsoaY83FgKwdjOIl4viqZGjkjnVatX3PQTWOFW15kqVf-EViTOFySViDGpH0AU4ws3rQkzx2fdhqwhsOlZyM0SyZqUjPT2qhxIKaJWraElQbceCsVdkf9dpIfLVPWxrz7QQXE6a~1CdZHn~vORKBKDMDRiKkrhzRPEX33cg37q-B7dFk7Lxss16LUf5fP~BciVamkERqfJLbqM69ZdYPTXSnVypnNsPXoAPxDMS6R03g9HGg-Oj-2E1WSqCouiND0L-2AN5QulpH01fdeH2VT4Ej7qfncBr1Nh-xC~39RopSrOMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John McKinney said the selection committee recommended a firm for the city’s impact‑fee study and that responses to the solicitation put the timeline at roughly 12 to 15 months.

\"When I received the solicitation, everyone that submitted... was looking at 12 to 15 months,\" McKinney said, explaining that the solicitation process added time to a schedule commissioners had earlier expected to be six to nine months. He said the firm recommended by the selection committee was among the fastest responders.

Commissioners asked whether mobility and general‑government impact fees were included in the scope. McKinney said the solicitation was prepared to analyze the city’s current impact fees and that the commission could direct staff to expand the consultant scope to add mobility or other fee categories; adding tasks would lengthen the work but was possible. Impact fees identified in the draft were expected to go into effect for fiscal year 2026–27 after the study and ordinance work were complete.

Staff noted that many consultants nationally are scheduling work out several months, which influenced the timeline, and that the recommended firm will present for commission approval at an upcoming regular meeting.","Selection committee recommended a firm for the impact-fee study and staff said solicitations returned proposed timelines of roughly 12 to 15 months, longer than earlier estimates; commission may ask to expand the scope to include mobility and general government impact fees.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":91,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":94,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170794,"Commissioners press staff on high Deltona sewer tiers; rate study scheduled",935,2951000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5396177-124935c9ba361882e99a7385f373346c&start=2016&end=2951","/articles/6170794/Deltona/Volusia-County/Florida/Commissioners-press-staff-on-high-Deltona-sewer-tiers-rate-study-scheduled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170794-4d6ae8de2000f1b9ac49f7b5b9b4a75d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776391980&Signature=im0p-WSSqSnAe1D2dweM~yPD90W9LFcP6DpW6MhXTaX0tjqNzd~y0BhUC4D19W7cNqeNcuU1rQJAI9LT6fpq-Noa1h5ZgSqLW-haPDoa09588sDP9jElbNUMuLJgLDMnljqxaSfv49RoQIhSjoNuTAdqKhpkjaqjP1EnYFV1wL8~0A~C9YD-cCea5h6IlUFiy0lij-VbJ-KN3N18UejVpfgRRY0QdOR72NDsCH8m5dPjVeOLu-9mbIJkeYrsmryHVUHSC3tpcRSwsXjuKbnQXoTwjhz6vcenlKAzrLu9-y9uS2rVplGeCfZPCoPPWf0M4~qXdjdluBTrjztoxUkgRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners pressed staff on Deltona’s current water and sewer rate tiers during the July 14 workshop, saying higher tiers are producing unexpectedly high bills for some residents.

John McKinney, finance director, said staff are working with a rate consultant and that proposed changes would be phased in; he told the commission the water‑sewer rate consultant’s work would be presented for implementation Jan. 1, 2026. \"We're looking to bring to the commission in September, October the water sewer, rate consultant... that will be brought to you for implementation January first of 26,\" McKinney said.

McKinney provided the current tiered structure in response to commissioner questions: \"The first 5,000 gallons is $2.53 per thousand gallons. From 5 to 10,000 gallons is $5.11 per thousand gallons. 10 to 20,000 gallons is $8.97. It's the 20,000 gallons and above that $17.98 a (per) thousand gallons,\" he said. Several commissioners described bills that spike when customers hit the highest tier and asked staff to look for regional comparators and customer‑support options such as leak relief.

Commissioner Lully said he would not support moving to a flat fee to equalize bills, arguing that would raise bills for low‑usage customers; McKinney and other staff said the consultant will analyze both rates and cost‑recovery strategies. Staff said the study will recommend rates that fund operations and capital needs and that, based on initial consultant advice, maintaining operations and paying for future capital will likely require increases without major operational changes.","Commissioners expressed concern about Deltona's high sewer tiers — the draft shows $17.98 per 1,000 gallons above 20,000 gallons — and staff said a water and sewer rate study is underway with a consultant planned for implementation in January 2026.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170799,"Deltona budget includes 5% general pay increase, $15 starting wage and insurance review",255,764000,1019000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5396177-124935c9ba361882e99a7385f373346c&start=764&end=1019","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5396177-124935c9ba361882e99a7385f373346c/thumbnail_764000.jpg","/articles/6170799/Deltona/Volusia-County/Florida/Deltona-budget-includes-5-general-pay-increase-15-starting-wage-and-insurance-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170799-47f7b954af315df191df5ae84ec89066/orig.mp4?Expires=1776391980&Signature=owHtrsAUgaR5ceT0kpDMFe5P-4AD1iHp0ihWTLLwnq8wlSjS4PT~vbDJmQ48BDrJ9UJUuE-aIAiuCmTJhoqElduCjwuzwu-5KGgpPO-GJY9XIfyjApXRN0LkzEZLRBsmD64y7ElVwmKBhzuJLSIb8yPIDjFC7nilebtHkgayVAIdCWiwv~3p4XtCblMTmBmPJAY4cg~xyO67IU78p8Jzkc9-Uk1aoGmpnizP8ahitk3NhncK7apSDGRuiM7iRjRRAt6k0EpYJorlFWX5FY5ss8IvHWYFTmYZGACgVRoHGlB7j51ddZDQeM8YCbbs~sMnNBiw6ghXZYjF6KQRNqhBWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John McKinney, finance director, told the commission that general employees (all staff except fire personnel) are budgeted for a 5 percent pay increase in the FY2025–26 plan. \"General employees... is budgeted at 5% for next fiscal year,\" McKinney said.

McKinney told commissioners the $15 minimum starting wage referenced in the discussion stems from a prior statewide referendum and is set to take effect by Oct. 1, 2026; the city said it has already exceeded that $15 hourly starting rate for many roles. \"By October first of 2026, it was at a minimum of $15 an hour,\" McKinney said when explaining the origin and timeline of the state increase.

On benefits, McKinney said the budget currently holds health insurance costs flat while staff pursue quotes through a broker and expect a notable reduction if the plan is placed on the open market. \"Based on what we're going to be meeting on tomorrow, we're looking at a pretty hefty reduction in our health insurance by putting it out to market,\" he said. Property and casualty insurance was assumed to rise about 10 percent in the draft.

Several commissioners raised questions about equity and resident impacts. Commissioner Houghington (Howington) said he was concerned about giving another across‑the‑board increase after last year’s 10 percent raise and urged more targeted adjustments for market‑displaced positions. Commissioner Villavasquez pressed that staff keep employee coverage levels from deteriorating while pursuing cost reductions. McKinney said staff have an evaluation committee with field employees and human resources staff participating in the insurance review to preserve benefits while reducing cost.","Finance staff told commissioners the proposed FY25-26 budget includes a 5% increase for general employees and a $15-per-hour minimum starting salary that is scheduled to take effect under state law by October 1, 2026; health insurance was budgeted flat while staff pursue market quotes expected to reduce cost.","actionData","errors"]

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