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Deltona commission lowers departmental spending threshold to $25,000; mixed reactions
Summary
The Deltona City Commission voted 4-3 to require commission approval for department purchases over $25,000, reversing a prior $50,000 threshold and prompting debate about staff efficiency and checks and balances.
The Deltona City Commission voted 4-3 Monday to amend procurement practice: purchases or contracts exceeding $25,000 by any department must now return to the commission for approval. The change takes effect immediately and staff will formalize it via resolution.
The motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell and seconded by others; it passed after public comment and debate about operational impact and oversight. Supporters cited a long local history of a $25,000 threshold and…
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