Michael Grebosz

The meeting included several presentations, such as student awards, proclamations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and a quarterly financial report. The Commission addressed various business items, including surplus equipment resolutions, lease agreement amendments, infrastructure and construction project change orders, and a bid award for stormwater improvements. Furthermore, the Commission adopted a resolution for the removal of historic trees at a proposed development site, reviewed the strategic plan update and citizen survey, and approved the 2023 legislative program.

The City Commission held a regular meeting covering several agenda items, including proclamations for Black History Month and Rare Disease Day, a presentation on a Community Development Block Grant, and a quarterly financial report. The commission approved various resolutions and agreements related to budget amendments, software licensing, property banners, equipment purchases, professional design services for the Water Reclamation Facility, and fire station/police evidence building change orders. Additionally, the commission appointed members to the Historic Preservation Board, adopted an ordinance for a Code Enforcement Lien Amnesty Program, approved zoning changes and plats for local developments, and authorized a TPO grant for a feasibility study regarding a multimodal route to the SunRail station. A proposal for the annexation and rezoning of property at South Blue Lake Avenue and East Taylor Road failed to pass on its first reading.

The meeting featured presentations honoring the retirement of Danny Pope and introducing five new firefighters. The consent agenda included approval of a development order for an ADA reasonable accommodation at a sober living home, a task order for reclaimed water main extension services, and a recognition of a lease assignment. New business items involved the approval of an Atlantic Housing redevelopment incentive grant, the annexation and rezoning of properties at South Blue Lake Avenue for the Trinity Gardens project, and approvals for the preliminary and final plats of the Plum Tree and Addison Landing developments, respectively. Additionally, the commission appointed a member to the selection committee for stadium improvement projects.

The City Commission held a regular meeting covering several agenda items including the Hometown Heroes Banner Program and certificates of recognition. Consent agenda items were approved, covering topics such as FY 2021-2022 budget amendments, financial account agreements, pre-employment screening agreements, subleasing, t-hangar rate adjustments, easement grants, utility relocation task assignments, and alcohol consumption permits. The Commission also made appointments to the DeLand Housing Authority, Tree Advisory Committee, and the Planning Board. Legislative actions included the adoption and first readings of various land use and zoning ordinances, as well as the approval of the demolition of several properties. Additionally, the Commission heard reports from elected officials, the River-to-Sea TPO, the River of Lakes Heritage Corridor, the City Manager, and the City Clerk.

The meeting included several presentations, such as a Black History Month proclamation, introduction of new police officers, and recognition of super star students. The Commission approved consent agenda items including a budget amendment and a sole source procurement, while also approving change orders for stadium improvements, aviation t-hangars, and a temporary easement agreement. Additionally, the commission approved multiple ordinances concerning the annexation, land use, and zoning of property at 309 West Taylor Road, adopted an ordinance regarding dog-friendly restaurants, and approved an amendment to the code concerning sober homes.