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Council awards contract for Volusia County Sheriff's administrative building; new facility to include backup 911 and real-time crime center

6406181 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

The Volusia County Council approved a contract selection and award to Wharton Smith Inc. for a new sheriff's administrative building. The facility will house backup 911 capability, a real-time crime center and countywide processing and analytical functions, council members and the sheriff said.

Volusia County Council voted to select and award a contract to Wharton Smith Inc. for the construction of a new Volusia County Sheriff's administrative building.

Janine Jennings, director of business services for the county, presented the procurement and the recommended award. The council approved the award by voice vote 6-0. Sheriff Chitwood and other sheriff's office leaders described…

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