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Deltona approves settlement to resolve Howland Station litigation, authorizes property steps and budget amendment
Summary
The commission voted 6–0 to approve a global settlement package resolving two related lawsuits tied to the Howland Station project and to ratify associated property transactions and a budget amendment; staff said settlement avoids additional litigation exposure and acquires about 5.5 acres.
Deltona — The City Commission unanimously approved a resolution to resolve ongoing litigation tied to the Howland Station project, ratify related property transactions and amend the fiscal year 2025–26 budget to implement the agreement.
City Attorney told the commission the litigation included two related matters: a challenge to the city's land‑use ordinance and a separate Bert Harris Act claim tied to the same development parcels. Court‑ordered mediation on Jan. 6 yielded a global settlement that city…
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