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Volusia County Council approves 10-year extension for Holly Hill CRA with stormwater and LPGA projects prioritized
Summary
Volusia County Council voted 4-2 on June 2 to extend the Holly Hill Community Redevelopment Area for 10 years, attaching a requirement that county tax-increment funds be used first for stormwater/flood mitigation and LPGA Boulevard infrastructure projects.
Volusia County Council voted 4-2 on June 2 to approve a 10-year extension and modification request for the Holly Hill Community Redevelopment Area, subject to a council directive that county tax-increment funds flow first to stormwater and LPGA Boulevard infrastructure projects.
The council’s vote followed a presentation from Claire Irvin, director of Growth and Resource Management, and testimony from Mayor Penny of Holly Hill. Irvin described the CRA mechanism under Florida statute and said Holly Hill asked to extend its CRA past a December 2026 deadline so it could continue unfinished projects within the roughly 755-acre district.
The extension drew sharp debate. Councilman Kent moved to approve the extension; Vice Chair Reinhardt seconded. During discussion Councilman Santiago argued the county should step away from CRAs and urged cities to pay using their millage room. Councilman Robbins and Councilman Johansen supported…
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