Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
DeBary creates motorized‑vessel exclusion zone at Alexander Island Park to protect paddlecraft users
Summary
Council approved Ordinance O‑3‑2025 to create a motorized vessel exclusion zone in a portion of the St. Johns River adjacent to Alexander Island Park; staff will seek state permitting and add signage and access openings for emergency response.
The City of DeBary City Council on second reading approved Ordinance O‑3‑2025 to create a motorized vessel exclusion zone (MVEZ) along a portion of the St. Johns River adjacent to Alexander Island Park.
Richard Villasenor, the city engineer, said the ordinance is intended "to improve public safety, protect environmental resources, and enhance the recreational experience for park visitors engaging in non‑motorized water activities," including kayaks and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
