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Votes at a glance: Ormond Beach commission approves redevelopment bids, several first-reading ordinances and public-art agreement
Summary
On Dec. 3 the Ormond Beach City Commission approved a CRA bid acceptance for Cassin Park, multiple first-reading ordinances (right-of-way vacation, development-order amendments, land-code updates), a mural ownership agreement, and adopted one ordinance on second reading. Vote tallies recorded unanimous support across items where votes were polled.
The Ormond Beach City Commission took multiple formal actions at its Dec. 3 meeting, approving a Community Redevelopment Agency Contract award, several first-reading ordinances and a mural ownership agreement. Where recorded, votes were unanimous.
Key outcomes
- Resolution 2024-207 (CRA): The commission accepted the lowest bid for the Cassin Park redevelopment project and authorized execution of a contract with Coleman Guda Moda Construction Company Inc. Staff noted the lowest bid amount of $2,449,000 and recommended spending from CRA reserve fund 104; the public hearing closed after a voice vote approving the resolution.
- Ordinance 2024-36 (first reading): City staff presented an ordinance to vacate a portion of Corbin Avenue within Cassin Park as part of the redevelopment. Staff recommended approval; first reading completed.
- Ordinance 2024-37 (first reading): The commission took first reading on an amended development order for Ormond Beach Holdings LLC (251 S. Atlantic Ave.) to reduce a north property-line setback to allow construction of a public sidewalk and beach access. Applicant counsel Rob Merrill said Volusia County agreed to accept the sidewalk and to take maintenance responsibility; staff recommended approval and the item passed first reading.
- Ordinance 2024-38 (first reading): A land development code amendment renaming "malted beverage producer" to "alcoholic or malted beverage manufacturer" (to explicitly allow ciders, seltzers and other non-malted beverages) was presented; planning board had recommended approval 7–0 and the item passed first reading.
- Ordinance 2024-39 (first reading): A first-reading amendment to allow a tattoo establishment as a permitted use within the Destination Daytona planned business development was presented and passed first reading. Staff noted the use had previously been allowed under an earlier county interpretation.
- Ordinance 2024-40 (first reading): The commission approved first reading of a major master-plan amendment for Ormond Crossings (see separate item for details).
- Resolution 2024-216 (mural ownership agreement): Authorized installation of murals on all four sides of 67 W. Granada Blvd (owner: Anthony Gudis/Jayco LLC; artists: Terry Althouse and Tais Franca); the Orange Beach Art District recommended approval and the commission voted to approve the resolution.
- Ordinance 2024-35 (second reading): On second reading the commission adopted an ordinance renaming the Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Board (vote recorded as unanimous).
Vote details and motions: Several items were moved and seconded from the dais and decided by voice vote or a roll-call readout by the city clerk. Where roll calls were recorded in the transcript, the five-member commission recorded unanimous "Yes" votes (Commissioners Deaton, Bridal/Briley, Tolland, Sargent, Mayor Leslie).
Notes: Public comments included a request to delay the Cassin Park project until the city's outstanding loans are paid; commissioners and staff discussed contract awards, procurement and project timelines but did not change the recommendation to accept the lowest bid.
Ending: Items that passed first reading will return to the commission for subsequent required readings or site-level approvals; adopted items take effect per their stated effective dates.
