Commission approves memorandum of agreement to address sidewalk drainage in Mosaic community

The Daytona Beach City Commission on Oct. 15 approved a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with B2 Volusia Holdings LLC to address sidewalk-related drainage issues in the Mosaic residential community.

The resolution authorizes the city manager or designee to execute the MOA and provides a framework for the city and the developer to coordinate inspections, a replacement plan and contract terms to remedy sidewalks and related drainage problems in the neighborhood.

Residents spoke at length during the meeting, pressing the commission for details and protections. Questions raised by speakers included contractor vetting and independence (several residents asked that contractors not be affiliated with the original developer), whether licensed and insured contractors would be required, appeal and dispute processes for property owners who disagree with assessments, how parking and traffic disruptions during construction would be handled, and whether maintenance bonds would be extended beyond one year.

City staff and ICI representatives answered residents’ questions on timeline and process: staff said city and ICI teams will inspect areas of concern together within about 30 days, will develop a phased plan and return to commission with contracts within roughly 120 days, and that community meetings would be held to explain sequencing and parking plans. Staff also said the MOA includes an ICI‑subsidiary maintenance bond for replaced segments that (per staff remarks) obligates the contractor to replace panels showing ponding or other defects discovered during a one‑year maintenance period in addition to typical construction defect coverage.

Why it matters: Mosaic residents have complained about construction and drainage issues for years; the MOA is intended to establish a clear joint process for assessing and repairing sidewalks and drainage, with public oversight and scheduled community updates.

Vote: The commission approved the MOA by a 6‑0 vote. City staff said they will continue coordination with ICI, the condo/homeowner representatives and legal counsel to finalize contractor selection criteria, inspection protocols, appeals process and bond language before work begins.

Speakers said they intend to hold town‑hall meetings and requested documentation (licenses, insurance, timelines) before work starts.