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City of DeLand engineering highlights stormwater standards, GIS expansion and new right‑of‑way permitting
Summary
Engineering staff told commissioners the department is fully staffed for the first time in years, is updating stormwater requirements for new development and is implementing a formal right‑of‑way permitting process tied to GIS and automation work.
Engineering staff member Ray presented the engineering department’s budget and workload to the City of DeLand commission, emphasizing staffing, permit review volume, drainage work and an upgrade to right‑of‑way permitting. “This is the first time in the past 4 years that engineering department is fully staffed,” Ray said at the start of the presentation.
Why it matters: the engineering group oversees plan review, field inspection and stormwater standards that affect private development, infrastructure maintenance and flood risk. Staff said recent and pending regulatory changes will affect how the city reviews new projects and enforces pond maintenance.
Key points from the presentation
- Workload and staff: Ray reported the department completed 119 plan reviews in the…
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