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- Resolution 2025-102 — Tentative millage rate: Adopted a tentative operating millage rate of 4.522 mills (15.82% above rollback) and a debt service millage of 0.063. Vote: unanimous (Tolland, Sargent, Deaton, Briley, Leslie). (See main article on the millage.)

- Resolution 2025-98 — School Resource Officer agreement: Authorized renewal of the school's SRO contract with Volusia County School Board. Vote: 4–1 (Sargent opposed).

- Resolution 2025-108 — Military Boulevard sidewalk improvements (Bid Award): Accepted a bid from Drury Site Development LLC for construction services related to Military Boulevard sidewalk improvements under Bid No. 2025-32. Motion passed unanimously.

- Resolution 2025-110 — Brownfield Advisory Board appointment: Appointed a member to the Brownfield Advisory Board; the commission approved the nomination pending completion of references (motion carried unanimously by recorded vote).

- Resolution 2025-111 — Housing Authority appointment: Mayor's appointment of Lindsay Wolf as commissioner of the Ormond Beach Housing Authority was approved after a motion to reconsider; final vote recorded as majority yes following procedural motions.

- Resolution 2025-118 — Agent of record for property, liability and workers' compensation insurance: Accepted proposal of Foundation Risk Partners Corp.; two commissioners abstained due to conflicts (Commissioner Sargent and another commissioner abstained) and remaining commissioners approved the award.

- Auto‑renewal contract disposition — Yellowstone Landscape grounds maintenance: Approved continuation of the $1.9 million auto‑renewal grounds maintenance contract on the consent agenda; commissioners asked staff to return with a timetable and additional information for future auto‑renew renewals.

- Resolution 2025-123 — Special exception for sign variance (155 N. Nova Road): Approved a special‑exception sign variance to reconstruct a nonconforming pool sign damaged by Hurricane Milton; planning board recommended approval and commission approved the resolution.

- Ordinance 2025-21 — Land development code amendments (first reading): Approved first reading of an ordinance aligning landscape buffer and wetland buffer requirements in the 1000 block of North US Highway 1 to Volusia County standards; motion for approval carried.

- Ordinance 2025-22 — Vaping in parks and other municipal facilities (first reading): Approved first reading of an ordinance extending the city\u000ban on smoking in parks to include vaping.

Ending: Several items were pulled from the consent agenda for background or clarifying discussion; staff was asked to return with additional documentation, insurance certificates or timelines where requested.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission Meeting 07-22-2025","oneSentenceSummary","A compact list of resolutions, ordinances and awards the commission approved, including the tentative millage rate, a school resource officer agreement, bidding awards and appointments. Where available, vote tallies and resolution numbers are included.","taxTitle","Ormond Beach , Volusia County, Florida","taxId",54085,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6654645,"Commission votes to continue funding school resource officer for upcoming year despite funding concerns",395,3052000,3447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5468993-c6bcd3c5f991b7fb5015fb0d31870db1&start=3052&end=3447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5468993-c6bcd3c5f991b7fb5015fb0d31870db1/thumbnail_3052000.jpg","/articles/6654645/Florida/Commission-votes-to-continue-funding-school-resource-officer-for-upcoming-year-despite-funding-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6654645-99a55f50665ce55ca27275576916fc4a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773140073&Signature=gBVGZzi0wOjEmXC9RVBLd69jjUoCUuHERy0k9I1ShBeDWS4LyX23vW9sdZJb-nYRRxEEz~j6XQnzqYLdJpK7GHigdZeU~t5rXptpxr49uFFSh8baS7fWly-UIOszo3e96Vw-ZKtoYvSIVbhdBsygSpGfKQZH4S~QLyYdPQeadXOfTg0bhIkHW8bW4002OYiWD-fp6bbJPqYl2iCdOifdwp2e7pM-QJJPobxzr-rl3YjW6NmMar1Q3flf~2VvhJjyMGX5fTYnte8QtU54h4PreHXHOEZV3XUWrcd4qWUHJFbJUKdM0DYVz9qPY4yKxRDmzhdKoLssuGMjt52N6tsG5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ormond Beach City Commission approved a contract renewal with the Volusia County School Board to fund a school resource officer in local schools (Resolution No. 2025-98). The motion passed 4–1.

During debate Commissioner Travis Sargent said he would vote no, arguing the school board should bear the cost. \"I am a no on this. I think the school board receives tax money from our residents and I think that it should be, in their budget to fund this,\" Sargent said. Deputy Mayor (Zone 2 Commissioner) Travis Sargent reiterated funding concerns but other commissioners said they were not willing to start the school year without an officer in place. \"I'm not willing to start the school year next month without a school resource officer,\" the deputy mayor said, urging continuation for the coming year while the school board is asked to address funding for the future.

Commissioners Briley, Deaton, Tolland and Mayor Leslie voted yes; Sargent voted no. No amendment or cost‑sharing changes were recorded at the meeting.

Ending: The contract will be executed as approved; commissioners said they will pursue discussions with the school board about long‑term funding.","By 4–1, the commission approved a contract renewal for a school resource officer with the Volusia County School Board. Commissioner Travis Sargent voted no, arguing the school board should fund the position; other commissioners described the officer as essential to student safety.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6654648,"Residents ask Ormond Beach commission for studies and public meetings over airport mulching, runway and aircraft noise",815,1668000,2483000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5468993-c6bcd3c5f991b7fb5015fb0d31870db1&start=1668&end=2483","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5468993-c6bcd3c5f991b7fb5015fb0d31870db1/thumbnail_1668000.jpg","/articles/6654648/Florida/Residents-ask-Ormond-Beach-commission-for-studies-and-public-meetings-over-airport-mulching-runway-and-aircraft-noise","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6654648-24d02799de3b1778fa816261ba18d963/orig.mp4?Expires=1773140073&Signature=AJjfwJUcyMGkHhriMptDUMN65BdkHaSpb0SIAlJ3xZec0YngLpvCFdOnC8V~pFLntjsBXB3nUd9tPkBqcGnpeEYdUPNVoJ5ZohnDZORSe5KV0gAoEaWX4PUGFdewgP7o3VjstNZX0xd1Fy6CBzHqt8RyxU7vuCt2B4CKE14xJVUQXDMqASErfaE0dnnYiPGYcgrWoGjHq32eOc~z8HUsMJ95~N1QQqjhogH74Pdvfepj10RuRWHS~-OdxoSY0aNIZvsRE0VS4ivXQDgt7fwmA2wNQVeqPVol8Ov0k5LpMPqqGw8zphvfjcHIp11QwCCSU0Kr4fhiWkYwBTMSqA9c5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents near Ormond Beach Municipal Airport pressed the commission for more information about a planned tree‑mulching project and recurring aircraft noise at the July meeting.

Marcia Blue said the airport intends to mulch 212.7 acres across the airport property (she cited sub‑areas: North 39.37 acres; South 64.09 acres; East 29.86 acres; West 79.38 acres) and warned of impacts on Bear Creek manufactured‑home communities, including increased noise, displaced animals, potential flooding, and air‑ and water‑quality effects. \"Plants create oxygen and absorb greenhouse gases which will be mulched over with these trees,\" Blue said, and she asked whether a full FAR Part 150 noise study had been completed since 2005 and whether one would be done after the mulching.

Other speakers raised operational concerns at the airport. Arthur Armstrong and other residents said they are experiencing frequent overflights, higher noise and worries about larger aircraft, training operations and potential runway extension proposals. Several speakers asked for town‑hall style meetings with staff and for clearer public updates.

Planning and airport staff told the commission they would follow up. In response to questions during public comment, staff agreed to provide a written reply and to coordinate a public town‑hall style forum if residents request one. Commissioner and staff remarks noted the airport plan, runway extension discussions and business plan had been discussed at prior meetings; staff said public questions would be answered directly by email after the meeting.

Ending: The commission directed staff to follow up with the residents who raised the issues and to provide requested documentation or schedule an open forum to address noise studies and project details.","Speakers raised concerns about planned tree mulching of roughly 212.7 acres at Ormond Beach Municipal Airport, potential increased noise and displacement of wildlife, and asked whether an updated FAR Part 150 noise study exists. Commissioners and staff said they would follow up and that public engagement is requested.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6654653,"City attorney warns SB 180 could strip local land‑use controls; commission considers joining legal challenge",5987,1313000,7300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5468993-c6bcd3c5f991b7fb5015fb0d31870db1&start=1313&end=7300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5468993-c6bcd3c5f991b7fb5015fb0d31870db1/thumbnail_1313000.jpg","/articles/6654653/Florida/City-attorney-warns-SB-180-could-strip-local-landuse-controls-commission-considers-joining-legal-challenge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6654653-9dac2962ef9f610c4246db934c722b1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773140073&Signature=BDB1HLZ8VcYx4QEMzPUAeQi9rYyp4-DoSdSVH2XcDNHg11G1GcsmcsJESWth53kuWMQzqDj84WXUPsHNyAbUsxyHbuj7UlFryvsFJ-eX7~CuJZuYOljUQuJewZRIEYa2nfNwJJbVinZoUYl4csVSx4bFG78N3hRIzxNruS3Fbn5IDQSS-1dORuBxwtqdoKttIv930QxXyu8av9NJYeLklZ6P80bxsSPtZQnuCTvIfougiI~~YBvDC7DRmKb~kgsz2ahXDsLOSozrkSZZYSQYe9vbW3NAhZh2OjktOAghT6ZOvKhAyzGX741vD0oAFTjNZt~IHFiiRrok7oqSfsPrxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Speakers at the Ormond Beach meeting warned that recent state legislation could diminish local authority over development and building standards, and the city attorney outlined options for a possible legal response.

City Attorney Randy Hayes described Senate Bill 180 as far-reaching and retroactive, saying the bill limits cities' ability to adopt land‑use rules that are \"more restrictive or more burdensome\" than state standards for one year following certain climate or storm events. Hayes called it \"one of the worst pieces of legislation I've seen come out of Tallahassee in a very long time,\" and said it could invalidate local ordinances and expose municipalities to injunctive relief and attorney's fees if challenged.

Residents had urged immediate action. Suzanne Scheiber asked the commission to direct staff to engage with the Florida League of Cities and to seek ways to protect home rule; she asked whether the city could define \"restrictive or burdensome\" under the statute. Kat Pente asked the commission to partner with neighboring jurisdictions to file a court challenge.

Hayes said an outside attorney experienced in similar litigation had proposed filing a complaint in late summer and requested that participating governments contribute $10,000 toward initial litigation and an additional $5,000 each for a possible appeal. Staff said it would bring a draft resolution to the commission outlining participation, cost caps and other terms for the commission's consideration.

Ending: Commission members requested more information and asked staff to return with a proposed resolution and additional details about the attorney, anticipated timeline and legal exposure before authorizing any expenditure.","City Attorney Randy Hayes described Senate Bill 180 as an expansive intrusion on local home‑rule authority and briefed the commission on a possible multi-jurisdiction legal challenge. Residents urged the commission to act to defend local control.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6654657,"Ormond Beach adopts tentative 2025–26 millage at 4.522 mills after public objections about budget and costs",456,191000,647000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5468993-c6bcd3c5f991b7fb5015fb0d31870db1&start=191&end=647","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5468993-c6bcd3c5f991b7fb5015fb0d31870db1/thumbnail_191000.jpg","/articles/6654657/Florida/Ormond-Beach-adopts-tentative-202526-millage-at-4522-mills-after-public-objections-about-budget-and-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6654657-bd71025a5fd96104d9a6ce9d449dde89/orig.mp4?Expires=1773140073&Signature=feK~1ZUmk0LK9MIyiqIVWiST0gw3yO5Mx-2yvXL0gsvBKwE1BwtoC69zTlx7V0eVJyPxjm9ZVWljyhleuVM4EqsKZIreWGT-rWeaapBksjZZeKs-~6zqoSMz21-J0XAPMnQHn1M7WozOQ4F2SESSLP5BPpUtpFIrMcnKCghBef0rf0Y9e6XaRLjRbwDULM0h5fflWTDkdu9m5h2b04MG-L5FELLe04PHk5iKQDV3d2zs-CYXPoccpB7-q9WkxCdPCoDSoLZEwdPm3xGF4Dr79yKVrSAF6GjZV26kAHKqZWV68iQrmdVk9CT8~~I6uaO-R6zFSvI1bVctPK51PSvrfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ormond Beach City Commission set a tentative operating millage rate of 4.522 mills for fiscal year 2025–26, the commission voted unanimously to adopt the rate during its July meeting.

The rate is 15.82% higher than the rollback rate of 3.9042 mills and the city clerk read the resolution (Resolution No. 2025-102) establishing the date, time and place for the first public hearing on the proposed millage and the tentative budget. The city said the proposed rate will fund public safety staffing and equipment, property-maintenance and beautification programs, economic development initiatives and park revitalization. The staff statement accompanying the resolution estimated the increase would raise the average homesteaded property tax bill by $106.92 annually ($8.98 per month). The commission also set a tentative debt-service millage of 0.063 for the 2010 general obligation bond fund.

Members of the public used the hearing to challenge the size and scope of the proposed increase and to press the commission for closer scrutiny of spending. \"We are the second lowest millage rate in the county because we have a very high property value here. But if we don't invest in our city adequately, the property values will go down,\" said Stan Driscoll during public comment. Jennifer Bright told the commission she was concerned about the cumulative effect of multiple rate increases and utility changes on seniors and families of limited income, saying the proposed package could \"break our seniors on a fixed income and families of limited income.\"

Other speakers asked for greater transparency. Colleen McMahon said the city had approved a $1.9 million auto-renewal landscaping contract without providing an up-to-date certificate of insurance and asked for a financial audit of the last five years, calling for staff to make contract details available to the public.

Commissioners acknowledged the public concerns but framed the millage decision as necessary to maintain current services. After the public comment period the commission called the roll; Commissioners Tolland, Sargent, Deaton, Briley and Mayor Jason Leslie voted yes.

The vote sets only the tentative millage and begins the formal notice and public hearing process; the commission will hold at least one advertised public hearing before the final millage is adopted later in the budget process.

Ending: The city clerk and staff will publish notice and schedule the statutorily required public hearings on the tentative millage and the tentative budget before a final rate is adopted.","The Ormond Beach City Commission set a tentative operating millage rate of 4.522 mills — 15.82% above the rollback rate — after public comment decried rising costs and requested closer budget oversight. The vote was unanimous. Speakers raised concerns about tax increases, contract renewals and transparency.","actionData","errors"]

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