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City schedules parking workshop and stormwater public meeting as officials press regional approach to flooding
Summary
City staff announced a parking workshop Nov. 18 in the Commission Chambers and a public stormwater meeting Dec. 3 at the Brannon Center to present initial findings of a stormwater master plan; commissioners urged regional coordination and long-term studies to understand watershed impacts and funding needs.
The city manager told the commission on Nov. 12 that the city will host a parking workshop on Nov. 18 in the Commission Chambers and a public meeting on stormwater on Dec. 3 at the Brannon (Brannon/Brandon) Center, where consultants will present initial inventory findings from a stormwater master plan.
City Manager (presenter) said the first phase is an inventory of stormwater assets and repetitive‑flooding locations; phase two will include detailed analysis, project development and recommendations that could include engineered solutions, wetlands preservation, land acquisition and regulation changes. The manager said the first phase is expected to finish in April 2025.
Commissioners and several public commenters emphasized this is a regional problem that will require county, state and federal engagement and possibly substantial funding. Commissioner McGirk called for a comprehensive Southeast Volusia study and said it may cost hundreds of millions of dollars to address watershed issues; he urged coordination with neighboring cities and county partners.
Next steps: The parking workshop will be Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. The stormwater public meeting will be Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Brannon Center and will present initial consultant findings and collect public input about localized flooding incidents.
