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Volusia council directs staff to pursue public‑private option for proposed motocross park
Summary
The Volusia County Council voted unanimously to have staff and consultants pursue a public‑private partnership (P3) model and report back with financial options for a proposed motocross facility, after hours of public testimony and debate over environmental, operational and financial concerns.
The Volusia County Council directed staff on Aug. 5 to pursue a public‑private partnership model and return with financial scenarios for a proposed outdoor motorized recreation park, including motocross, and to present options by the first council meeting in December. Council voted 7‑0 to have consultants produce refined cost/revenue models and operational approaches for council review. Why it matters: Supporters say the venue would provide family recreation, youth activities and economic activity, while opponents argued a county‑led facility risks taxpayer exposure, environmental harm and liability. The council chose the P3 approach to limit county financial risk while retaining…
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