6/29/25
PATRIOTS,
Ormond Beach City Council– Fiscal Year 2025 reflects Nov 6th forward. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of June 28th the Minutes are through 5/20/2025.
Think will see the below minutes ready for approval by the next meeting????
Goal setting Workshop ( March 12 & 13) Public Art Workshop ( April 1) Stormwater Workshop (April 15) Goal Setting (final) Workshop ( May 6)
NO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TILL JULY 22ND
City Council Operating Budget Workshop is July 22nd 5:30 pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach City Council Meeting is July 22nd at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
WE NEED TO REDUCE OUR BUDGET and why is the operating budget so much greater than the adopted budget, still waiting on an answer from the city……
| All $ in millions | FY 25 | FY 24 | FY 23 | FY 22 |
| Adopted Budget | $131.98 | $120.12 | $112.49 | $101.72 |
| Operating Budget | $165.41 | $161.57 | $127.88 | $110.62 |
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – Jun 17 2025. The 2024/2025 action reports through 6/17/2025 and minutes are through 5/6/2025.
I would like to point out that the county is getting much better about the turnaround on the action reports and minutes being posted to the website. The Volusia County Council meeting is July 22nd at 4pm Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLandYou can also view the live stream the meeting or watch previous meetings from County Council Meeting Information
The Volusia County government does not need more of our hard earned money. They now have an obscene annual budget exceeding $1.3 BILLION ( that’s right with a “B”), it is clear the county government now exists to only grow and expand its bureaucracy at our expense.
Excel files have sponsered legislation and voting records data for:
Rick Scott US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Nov 1, 2023 -June 27, 2025.
Ashley Moody US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of her voting record Jan 22, 2025 – June 27, 2025
Randy Fine US Congress District 6 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Apr 2, 2025 – Jun 27, 2025
Cory Mills US Congress District 7 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Apr 12, 2024 – Jun 27, 2025
The 2025 State Legislative session has officially concluded
2025 Bill Summaries – The Florida Senate
Interim Committee Weeks begin Oct. 4, 2026
Legislative Session will officially be convened on Jan. 13 2026
Thomas Leek FL State Senator District 7 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Feb 11 2025 – June 16, 2025. ONLY Sponsored tab Updated
Tom Wright FL State Senator District 8 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 28 2025 – June 16, 2025. ONLY Sponsored tab Updated
Bill Partington FL House District 28 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 27 2025 – June 16, 2025. ONLY Sponsored tab Updated
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
“There are no great men, there are only great challenges, which ordinary men like you and me are forced by circumstances to meet.”
Adm. William Halsey (1882–1959)
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6/11/2025
AUTHOR: LOU MARIN, EXECUTIVE VP.
FLORIDA REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY
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FRA VS RPOF BACKGROUND ANALYSIS
~RPOF’s UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR, LAWFARE CONDUCT, CONSTITUTING an overt AFFRONT TO REAGAN’S 11TH COMMANDMENT~
On April 17, 2024, RPOF leadership, led byChairman Evan Power and Executive Director Bill Helmich, issued cease-and-desist letters to FRA, and thereafter to its individual local chapters, alleging violations of Florida Statute 103.081 for using the word “Republican” and FRA’s licensed and trademarked elephant logo, owned by our national level parent N.F.R.A., the National Federation of Republican Assemblies, “without their permission.” Additionally, they also attempted to de-platform FRA from social media, threatened to remove FRA members from RPOF rolls (potentially violating Florida Statute 103.141, and through Helmich, filed two (2) 30-page FEC complaints, the first against FRA as an organization and the second against FRA’s president personally.
The elephant logo claim was dropped after FRA provided documentation that our parent, the National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA) holds a decades-old U.S. registered trademark for our logo, potentially placing RPOF at risk of infringing FRA’s intellectual property with their new designed and apparently similar “rising trunk elephant” logo.
Their claim regarding the use of the word “Republican” ignored a key exemption in Florida Statute 103.081, which exempts from the protective terms of the statute organizations, like FRA, operating within Florida for periods of over 10 years. FRA has been a registered nonprofit corporation in Florida since August 20, 1998, and thus falls under the exemption with nearly 27-years of operation.
Motives Behind RPOF’s Actions: FRA leadership and its members believe RPOF’s actions were retaliatory in nature, stemming from FRA’s opposition to two RPOF initiatives.
First: FRA’s resistance to RPOF’s alleged plan to remove President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot in favor of Governor Ron DeSantisFRA argued such action would cause party division and lead to legal action for election interference and as such adamantly and vocally opposed the destructive and divisive covert plan.
Second: FRA’s widely publicized resolution demanding Governor DeSantis focus on his gubernatorial duties following his 2022 re-election, rather than pursuing national executive office ambitions.
These stances likely positioned FRA as a potential threat to RPOF, but not to general Republican interests, prompting the aggressive retaliation. In our opinion, RPOF Chair Evan Power abused his position by pursuing baseless legal and political attacks suggesting internal dissatisfaction with his leadership. Numerous calls for his replacement reflect the belief that his actions have squandered resources and deepened party divisions all at a critical time.
Recommendations: Dialogue and Reconciliation, Both RPOF and FRA should prioritize unity by committing to mutual respect.
Leadership Accountability: In our opinion, Power’s actions are deemed detrimental to party interests, RPOF members may pursue formal mechanisms (e.g., a vote or recall per party bylaws) to address leadership concerns. However, this should be approached cautiously to avoid further fracturing within the party.
Focus on Shared Goals: Both organizations should redirect energy toward common objectives, such as voter turnout and candidate support, to maximize Republican success in upcoming elections.
Resolution and Current Status:
The FEC dismissed RPOF’s complaints last month, citing facial insufficiency, affirming FRA’s compliance with relevant regulations. Their actions were frivolous and were wasteful of both time and money.
THE MISSION:
FRA and RPOF operate as distinct entities with separate but complementary roles: RPOF focuses on precinct management, poll watching, and voter registration, while FRA emphasizes community engagement, legislative advocacy, and candidate development. FRA members often support RPOF’s efforts, suggesting potential for collaboration if mutual respect is re-established.
LUMB, FRA v. R.P.O.F. UPCOMING COURT HEARING: June 23, 2025, 3:30pm at the Duval County Courthouse, Court Room 611, at 501 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.This is a pivotal moment for us to unite and demonstrate our collective strength!Please plan to attend.
ALSO, those who would like to donate $20 towards our legal fund would be a big help as well as greatly appreciative. Please click here: https://floridarepublicanassembly.org/donate-to-fra-state-account/
Please feel free to CALL me if you have any questions. Thank you for your valuable time, understanding, and cooperation.
Sincerely;
6/10/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Patriots,
Week in the News
June 2 – 8, 2025
Rick Scott:
Rick Scott says he’s in the ‘same camp’ with Elon Musk against Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Rick Scott pushes again for homeowners’ insurance tax break
Randy Fine CD 6:
Tucker Carlson y Glenn Greenwald comentan al Congresista Randy Fine | TikTok
Tom Leek FL Senate 07 :
Budget conference: $1M locked in for Black history museum in St. Augustine
Tom Wright FL Senate 08:
Volusia County:
Proposed federal coastal funding cuts would be devastating, Volusia County warns But has Volusia County slowed down the spending? It does not look like it from here.
How local counties are helping flood victims This appears to be a government land grab, The government creates the problem, the residents suffer, the government buys the land for pennies on the dollar.
Ormond Beach:
Volusia County School District:
Florida School District Embraces AI Gun Detection – Bearing Arms
Florida:
Florida lawmakers have extended the session again to finish the budget | WFSU News
USA:
40 State Attorneys General Warn: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Strip States of Power Over AI
One Big Beautiful Bill Act? – by Robert Valenta
Misc:
Barker’s View: Hard lessons learned and ignored – The West Volusia Beacon
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
The first step in saving our liberty is to realize how much we have already lost, how we lost it, and how we will continue to lose it unless fundamental political changes occur.
James Bovard
6/2/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
June 2nd, 2025
Patriots,
Week in the News
May 26 – June 1, 2025
Rick Scott:
Rick Scott opposes Big, Beautiful Bill, wants balanced budget this decade
Cory Mills CD 7:
Democrats lining up to challenge U.S. Rep. Cory Mills in 2026 election Where is the Republican we need to primary Mills out????
Volusia County:
Group of Volusia County property owners blame developers for flooding, file lawsuit
Ormond Beach:
Ormond Beach still up in the air over former golf course property | News | hometownnewsvolusia.com
Florida:
Florida Bill Could See Higher Flood Insurance Costs This Year – Newsweek This is due to SB 180
Budget talks start Tuesday, with goal of finalizing by mid-June
USA:
Misc:
Barker’s View for May 29, 2025 – Barker’s View
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
The first step in saving our liberty is to realize how much we have already lost, how we lost it, and how we will continue to lose it unless fundamental political changes occur.
James Bovard
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May 31st, 2025
Patriots
A few items of concern: 1)The Downtown Master Arts Plan – is funded as part of the Community Redevelopment Agency, WHO do you think funds the CRA?Within the Downtown Master Arts Plan agenda item is to support of traffic calming efforts and enhance safety; 103 pgs from the FDOT Design Manual is included in this item. Is that what you want more of what the city is doing to Granda and A1A? The city must know most folks do not want that or they would not have hidden TRAFFIC CALMING in the Downtown Master Arts Plan
2) Notification of Riverside Drive Road Closure – Forcemain Replacement Project – Not that the replacement project is a bad thing it is the anticipated duration of this project is to start June 2, 2025. Do you see the issue here the project start date is before the meeting! Once again, our council is just rubber stamping ANYTHING THE CITY WANTS TO DO
3) Auto Renewal – Yellowstone Landscape Grounds Maintenance Agreement expenditure $1,994,554.69 This has been auto renewed since 2015. The city may not do any better, but should they at least try to save the tax payer?
City Council Capital Improvements Plan Workshop is June 3rd 5:30 pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach City Council Meeting is June 3rd at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
Regular CommissionMeeting the agenda packet is only 1175 pages. The file is too large to send but here is the link City of Ormond Beach Public Meeting Portal City Commission Meeting – May 20, 2025
Remember the city will NOT post the audio of this meeting; it can only be requested via FOIA. So if you want to hear what is going on before it is too late you must attend, hopefully the microphones will be used! But usually not, what a waste it was to spend all that money on an updated system that is not consistently or properly used. Still waiting on the minutes for:Goal setting Workshop ( March 12 & 13) Public Art Workshop ( April 1) Stormwater Workshop (April 15) Goal Setting (final) Workshop ( May 6)
If I were to guess the minutes for any of the workshops will not be posted until after the items are approved.
| DATE | Agenda | # | # | Resolution/Ordinance # | Description | Disposition | Notes/*Asked at CC Meeting/** Sent to Councilman |
| 6/3/2025 | COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY | 7 | A | 2025-96 | A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, ALSO ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN MASTER ARTS PLAN; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SEE ITEM 8A) The Capital Improvement Program has allocated $100,000 for public art each year for 5 years. | Per the City no budget impact with adopting the Downtown Master Arts Plan. Downtown public art is funded as part of the Community Redevelopment Agency, WHO do you think funds the CRA ? The Capital Improvement Program has allocated $100,000 for public art each year for 5 years. Downtown Master Arts Plan programs the following improvements: (1) a temporary sculpture exhibition, (2) a public art consultant to complete phases 1 and 2 tasks for the Granada Bridge and City Hall mural implementation. More bureaucracy ! | |
| 6/3/2025 | consent | 8 | A | 2025-96 | A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, ALSO ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN MASTER ARTS PLAN; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Capital Improvement Program has allocated $100,000 for public art each year for 5 years. | Same as above pg 208 Support traffic calming efforts and enhance safety 103 pgs from the FDOT Design Manual pg Presenting the Proposal to the Selection Committee pg 214 The proposal is to be presented on Zoom exact days and times tbd. We have allocated a total of 40 minutes for your proposal; anticipating up to 20 minutes for you to present and 20 minutes for conversation with the Panelists. | |
| 6/3/2025 | consent | 8 | B | 2025-97 | A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD; SETTING FORTH TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. | Jeovanni Torres will be appointed | |
| 6/3/2025 | consent | 8 | C | 2025-98 | A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT RENEWAL OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Expenditure $27112.8 | The City and VCS have agreed to equally share the cost of the SRO’s salary and benefits. are as follows: Hourly rate, including benefits: $37.45 per hr Billable Hours (8 hrs per day x 181 days): 1,448 hrs Total Cost: $54,227.60 50% of Cost: $27,113.80 This expense should come totally out of the school board budget, NOT THE CITY BUDGET | |
| 6/3/2025 | consent | 8 | D | 2025-99 | A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF SPARKS CONCRETE, LLC D/B/A SPARKS CONCRETE & ASPHALT REGARDING THE 2025 ROADWAY RESURFACING PROJECT, UNDER BID NO. 2025-35; REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT AND PAYMENT THEREFOR; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Expenditure $698,601.00 | This project will include approximately 3.14 miles of asphalt road resurfacing on various streets throughout the City. Why can the city not tell us the streets in the agenda packet | |
| 6/3/2025 | consent | 8 | E | 2025-100 | A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE INTERNATIONAL MV DUMP TRUCK, UNDER FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION BID NO. FSA 23-VEH21.1; DECLARING VEHICLE #352 TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION THEREOF; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Expenditure $133,483. | More vehicales….. There are more budgeted in the CIP budget, and not the ones we will not know about that are under $75,000 | |
| 6/3/2025 | consent | 8 | F | 2025-101 | A RESOLUTION ADOPTING RULES OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. | BEWARE: This can be used to carry on preplaned dialog between a commissioneer and “public” to dirve an agenda! Addition of a rule formalizing the procedure for when commission members may address or make comments following a speaker’s comments during Audience Remarks. | |
| 6/3/2025 | consent | 8 | G | Notification of Riverside Drive Road Closure – Forcemain Replacement Project | Approve as recommended in the City Manager staff report dated June 3, 2025. | The anticipated duration of this project is to start June 2, 2025, and end September 26, 2025. Do you see the issue here the project start date is before the meeting! Once again our council is just rubber stamping ANYTHING THE CITY WANTS TO DO | |
| 6/3/2025 | consent | 8 | H | FY 2024-2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) – Countywide Distribution 025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) – Countywide Distribution Expenditure $138,575 | Approve as recommended in the City Manager staff report dated June 3, 2025. | County-wide programs run by non profit agencies: Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety: Drug Detection K9 $24,500 City of Holly Hill: Improving Traffic Homicide Investigations $7,855 The House Next Door: Success by Design Program $27,538 (This is for the non english speaking) SMA Healthcare, Inc: Adult Drug Court Peer Recovery Specialists Why is this on the agenda? | |
| 6/3/2025 | consent | 8 | J | Auto Renewal – Yellowstone Landscape Grounds Maintenance Agreement expenditure $1,994,554.69 | Approve as recommended in the City Manager staff report dated June 3, 2025. | This has been renewed since 2015! I think it is about time this went out to bid, if they are the most compitiave so be it | |
| 6/3/2025 | consent | 8 | K | Intent to Bid – Airport Security Gates Replacement estimated expenditure $136,500 | Approve as recommended in the City Manager staff report dated June 3, 2025. | On Feb 18, 2025 Resolution 2025-58 was approved for gates at $136,500 why is it back now for intent to bid? | |
| 6/3/2025 | consent | 8 | M | RFQ – Construction Management At Risk for Utility Services | Approve as recommended in the City Manager staff report dated June 3, 2025. | Underground utilities no details | |
| 6/3/2025 | PUBLIC HEARINGS | 2025-19 | AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE “ENCLAVE SUBDIVISION”; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS AND EXPIRATION DATE OF APPROVAL; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING) | subdivision consisting of 12 single-family lots on 26.17 acres. The property is located at 475 North Tymber Creek Road. | |||
| 6/3/2025 | PUBLIC HEARINGS | 2025-20 | AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE “FOUNTAIN VIEW, PHASE 1C” SUBDIVISION, SHOWN WITHIN PHASE 1 OF THE PLANTATION OAKS PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS AND EXPIRATION DATE OF APPROVAL; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING) | Plantation Oaks of Ormond Beach, LLC, for a final plat for a 141-lot single-family subdivision on approximately 90.33 acres. |
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
5/29/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Patriots,
Volusia County Council meeting is June 3rd at 9 am Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLandThe agenda is attached for your review. The 1148 page Agenda Packet is available at Volusia County Agenda Minutes, much too large to send. The agenda summary is attached. If you have any questions or concerns please let your Council know
| Name | Title | Phone # | |
| Jeffrey S Brower | Volusia County – County Chair | (386) 736-5920 | jbrower@volusia.org |
| Jake Johansson | Volusia County – At-Large Representative | (386) 736-5920 | jjohansson@volusia.org |
| Don Dempsey | Volusia County – District 1 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | ddempsey@volusia.org |
| Matt Reinhart | Volusia County – District 2 Representative, Vice Chair | (386) 736-5920 | mreinhart@volusia.org |
| Danny Robins | Volusia County – District 3 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | drobins@volusia.org |
| Troy Kent | Volusia County – District 4 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | tkent@volusia.org |
| David Santiago | Volusia County – District 5 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | dsantiago@volusia.org |
| DEPARTMENTS | DIVISIONS | ITEM | FILE | Description | Action Types | City | NOTES / **Sent to Councilman |
| COMMUNITY SERVICES | Community Assistance | B | 12705 | Budget Resolution – Appropriation of state grant funds to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Expenditure: $97,140 [From grant funds] | Public Assistance | 244 eligible low-income Volusia County households to meet the needs of heating and cooling their residence. | |
| GROWTH AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | Planning and Development Services | E | 12724 | Acceptance of public improvements and release of maintenance agreement for Halifax Plantation, Unit II, Section O, Phase 4. | Stormwater | Ormond Beach | The county accepted the water and sewer system components. No other improvements accepted by the County. The HOA has accepted maintenance responsibility for the common areas, which included the stormwater management systems |
| LEADERSHIP | Human Resources | F | 12676 | Settlement of Liability Case: William Cooper v. County of Volusia & Atlantic Roofing, Case No.: 2021-30126-CICI. Settlement Amount: $80,000 | Settlement | Why is the County paying out a settlement if the cause was negligence of Atlantic Roofing | |
| PUBLIC WORKS | Coastal | H | 12684 | Approval of amendment to agreements with CFB Outdoors Inc. and Phillips and Jordan Inc. for sand haul, beach restoration and debris removal services, 24-P-03MC. Estimated expenditure: $150,000 [From grant funds] | Coastal | This is for additional services and is dependent upon storm conditions. What we are paying for now is NOT in the packet | |
| PUBLIC WORKS | Coastal | I | 12703 | Task assignment with Taylor Engineering, Inc., for the 2025 Beach Profile Monitoring, 20-SQ-175IF, PC4065, TA45. Expenditure not to exceed: $185,860 | Coastal | to provide professional coastal engineering services for the final one-year extension through December 15, 2025 | |
| PUBLIC WORKS | Coastal | J | 12734 | Potential Impacts of Federal Coastal Zone Management Program Funding Elimination on Volusia County. | Coastal | Staff is requesting the Council provide approval to co-sign the Coastal States Organization’s letter of support (deadline June 6). Support means opposition to cutting federal funds associated with the CSM. | |
| PUBLIC WORKS | Engineering and Construction | K | 12696 | Contract amendment with Consor North America, Inc., for engineering design for the Williamson Boulevard Widening, 22-SQ-154SR, CA 1. (Daytona Beach) County Council District #2 Expenditure not to exceed: $268,457 | Roads | Daytona Beach | additional services due to a change in scope to reduce the design speed and revise the typical sections. I guess just changing the speed limit sign is to easy |
| PUBLIC WORKS | Engineering and Construction | L | 12697 | Contract with JJ Pro Management, LLC, for the Fire Station 34 Additions, 25-B-54SR, C2016. Expenditure: $823,177 | Fire | For new individual sleeping quarters with two bathrooms/showers and mechanical room which will increase the building footprint by a total of 1,084 sf. | |
| PUBLIC WORKS | Engineering and Construction | M | 12717 | Contract modification with GPS Civil Construction, Inc., for the Pioneer Trail and Sugar Mill Dr. Intersection Improvements, 23-B-99SR, C1883, MOD 2. (New Smyrna Beach) County Council District #3 Expenditure: $239,198 | Roads | New Smyrna Beach | These are ADDITIONAL funds, orgianl contract is $2,313,571.52 |
| PUBLIC WORKS | Engineering and Construction | N | 12732 | Tymber Creek Road Right of Way Agreement through Ormond Crossings with Ormond Crossing West, LLC (City of Ormond Beach) Council District #4 | Roads | Ormond Beach | The developer will receive County Toroughfare Road Impact Fee Credits for the project. Giving to the developer to benefit NEW development. |
| PUBLIC WORKS | Engineering and Construction | O | 12702 | Contract with Paul Culver Construction, Inc., for the Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve Vertical/Site Improvements, 25-B-75SR, C2026. Expenditure: $2,215,000 [from ECHO and park impact fees] | ECHO | This project will construct a parking area and amenities, to include a bat house, covered picnic areas, and dock with kayak launch | |
| 3 | 12670 | Resolution to consider extension of the Holly Hill Community Redevelopment Agency. | Holly Hill | The Holly Hill Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking a 10-year extension of its operational timeframe, from the current sunset date of December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2036. | |||
| 9 | 12699 | A rezoning from the Prime Agriculture (A-1) zoning classification to the Rural Agriculture (A-2) zoning classification at 603 Rasley Road, New Smyrna Beach, on Rural (R) Future Land Use designated property (Case Z-25-001) (County Council District 3) | (Re)Zoning | rezone a 10-acre parcel from the Prime Agriculture (A-1) zoning classification to the Rural Agriculture (A-2) zoning classification with the intent to subdivide the property into two five-acre parcels. | |||
| 10 | 12710 | 5 Year Capital Projects Plan Expenditure: $172,027,598 | Presentation | This is for ONLY Fiscal Year 2025/2026 | |||
| 12 | 12701 | Contract with GPS Civil Construction, Inc., for the Roundabout at Pioneer Trail and Tomoka Farms Road, 23-B-140SR, C1902. Expenditure: $3,715,166 [$2,432,749 from State grant funds] | Roads | The intersection will be converted from a 4-way stop condition to a roundabout. | |||
| 13 | 12695 | Approval of Public Housing Agency Five-Year Plan for fiscal years 2025-30. | Public Assistance | HUD Section 8 approximately $2.2 million annually in assistance. | |||
| 14 | 12534 | Resolution – Appointment to the Educational Facilities Authority. | NOMINATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS/CONFIRMATIONS | Jose Bernier (Employee of an institution of higher education) |
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
“The future depends on what you do today.” – Mahatma Gandhi
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5/27/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Patriots
Rick Scott:
Sens. Scott and Booker Introduce Bill to Ban NIH Funding of Foreign Animal Experiments | PETA
I think the bigger question is why the Federal Government is funding NIH experiments in foreign countries.
Cory Mills CD 7:
Stolen valor? Veterans dispute Cory Mills’ record: ‘He fooled a lot of us’ | Blaze Media
Delegation for 5.20.25: Haiti — TPS — tax relief — green light — falls
Investigative Report into GOP Congressman Keeps Taking Bizarre Twists
Tom Leek FL Senate 07 :
Coalition wants DeSantis to veto bill expanding scope of noncompete agreements • Florida PhoenixLeek referenced moves made by the Federal Trade Commission last year to adopt a comprehensive ban on new non-competes with all workers, including senior executives. A federal judge in Texas overturned the ban in August.
“Florida is poised to become one of the finance capitals of the world,” Leek said at the time. “And if we want to attract those kinds of clean, high-paying jobs, you have to provide those businesses protection on the investment that they’re making and their employees.” “
There is an abundance of economic research demonstrating that the strict enforcement of noncompete agreements sharply reduces employee wages.
The CHOICE Act would accelerate these economically harmful trends by enacting the following changes to state non compete law for exactly the type of workers Florida aims to attract to grow its middle class.
Volusia County:
DeLand man put on leave from job after posting ‘8647’ on social media
After 8647 Facebook post, DeLand man resigns from Volusia committee
Ormond Beach:
Ormond Beach residents ask city to reopen Riverbend Golf Course | Observer Local News | Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer In January 2021, the city asked the FAA whether the property could remain a golf course, but in light of the runway extension that was being considered at the time, the FAA responded that it seemed “counter intuitive” for the city to reassign the golf course lease, according to a letter to Airport Manager Steve Lichliter. Now that the runway extension isn’t happening, Ormond Beach City Commissioners seek a concrete answer from the FAA — can it be a golf course, or not?
The city argues that the property was tax exempt, and the property appraiser counters that it lost the exemption when it leased it to a for-profit company. However, tax notices, the city attorney told the Observer in 2022, were sent to the golf course, and not the city.
The city can not keep its story straight! And they are still misleading the residents to do what they want to do at all costs!
Florida:
Byron Donalds’ Continued Support for Biowarfare Against Floridians Makes Him Unfit to Be Governor
USA:
The House passed H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act —a 1,116 page bill with large cuts to both spending and taxes So overall, it’s projected to increase the yearly federal deficit by around $230 billion or 10%. and raising debt by up to $4 trillion. Buried in “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is a provision so dystopian, it’s hard to believe it was passed at all.
Section 43201 of the bill, titled the “Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Modernization Initiative,” doesn’t just fund the federal government’s full-scale AI expansion—it removes every state’s right to regulate AI for the next 10 years. No one will be allowed to create their own safeguards, protections, or liability standards for how AI is developed or deployed.
Other changes include repeals of laws and funding for green energy, bans on transgender care (originally limited to minors, then expanded to all people) and abortion. The bill also includes a provision limiting the enforcement of court orders against the government (see text in bill).
H.R. 1 passed the House 215-214, with two Republicans and all Democrats voting against.
Misc:
Barker’s View for May 22, 2025 – Barker’s View
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Patriots
Ormond Beach City Council– Fiscal Year 2025 reflects Nov 6th forward. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of May 25th the Minutes are through 5/6/2025.
City Council Capital Improvements Plan Workshop is June 3rd 5:30 pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach City Council Meeting is June 3rd at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
Remember the city will NOT post the audio of this meeting; it can only be requested via FOIA. So if you want to hear what is going on before it is too late you must attend, hopefully the microphones will be used! But usually not, what a waste it was to spend all that money on an updated system that is not consistently or properly used. Still waiting on the minutes.for:Goal setting Workshop ( March 12 & 13) Public Art Workshop ( April 1) Stormwater Workshop (April 15) Goal Setting (final) Workshop ( May 6)
If I were to guess the minutes for any of the workshops will not be posted until after the items are approved.
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – May 20 2025. The 2024/2025 action reports through 5/6/2025 and the minutes are through 4/15/2025.I would like to point out that the county is getting much better about the turnaround on the action reports and minutes being posted to the website. The Volusia County Council meeting is May 20 at 4 pm Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLandYou can also view the live stream the meeting or watch previous meetings from County Council Meeting Information
The Volusia County government does not need more of our hard earned money. They now have an obscene annual budget exceeding $1.3 BILLION ( that’s right with a “B”), it is clear the county government now exists to only grow and expand its bureaucracy at our expense.
Excel files have sponsered legislation and voting records data for:
Rick Scott US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Nov 1, 2023 -May 22, 2025.
Ashley Moody US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of her voting record Jan 22, 2025 – May 22, 2025
Randy Fine US Congress District 6 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Apr 2, 2025 – May 22, 2025
Cory Mills US Congress District 7 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Apr 12, 2024 – May 22, 2025
The 2025 session was set to end May 2 but has been extended to June 6th
Thomas Leek FL State Senator District 7 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Feb 11 2025 – May 2, 2025. Only updates are to status of sponsered bills
Tom Wright FL State Senator District 8 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 28 2025 – May 2, 2025. NO UPDATES
Bill Partington FL House District 28 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 27 2025 – May 13, 2025. Only updates are to status of sponsered bills
What is wrong with this ? There is no excuse it shows ALL we have are RINO’s in the legislature. When the people vote Florida only truly gets what it wants.
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
5/19/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
ALL
Week in the News
May 12 – 18, 2025
Cory Mills CD 7:
Volusia County:
Florida county wants to buy homes from residents, demolish them for flood control – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale The county should be addressing the issues, not using the county created problems as an excuse for a county land grab.
Volusia County mayor wants to talk about a sales tax increase Make your voices heard, NO SALES TAX INCREASE, the county and cities need to work within a budget
County prepares to fine-tune its basic law – The West Volusia Beacon
Ormond Beach:
Volusia County School District:
Volusia County Schools to update impact fees in 2026 Another break for the developers…..
Florida:
Florida bill could strip local government power to control growthSB 180, If signed, the bill would void any land-use changes made since Aug. 1 of last year and block cities and counties from enacting new rules or bans on development for a full year after a hurricane.
“The Legislature is telling us you can’t make those changes,” said Brower. “You can’t protect your own citizens. So, who are we protecting? Just developers.”
State Sen. Nick DiCeglie, who introduced said “Senate Bill 180 ensures local government’s focus on rebuilding communities, not stifling the recovery process,” said. “The bill empowers residents and businesses to recover more efficiently after disasters by streamlining permitting and reducing unnecessary regulatory hurdles.”
Miami Young Republicans Endorsements Declared Invalid by State and National GOP Affiliates · The Floridian Here we go agin folks!
Florida Gov. DeSantis just signed a huge bill into law. Here’s what you should know That bill (SB 700) is an omnibus farming bill that’s primarily aimed at amending state laws involving agriculture. The bill includes:
v The FLUORIDE BAN – banning all Florida counties from using the anti-tooth decay mineral in the public water supply.
v CHARITY PROHIBITIONS – prevents charitable organizations from accepting contributions from a “foreign country of concern.”
v CONSUMER PRICING – A massive shift under SB 700 is the repeal of Florida’s Consumer Unit Pricing Act. This rule required sellers to display the prices of consumer commodities by specific units, such as per square foot, pound, or fluid ounce.
v CONCEALED CARRY – This law allows the state to issue a concealed carry license if an applicant has already demonstrated competence with firearm training in the U.S. military. But the law also lets the state temporarily suspend such a license if the person has been arrested on a charge that would otherwise disqualify him/her from having that license.
League of Cities brief local officials on new hurricane-response legislation Why would our elected officals listen to this non-profit with an agenda of its own?
Florida Considers New Attorney Fee Rules for Property Insurance D
USA:
‘Does That Make Any Sense To You?’: Rick Scott Questions DoD Nominee About Land Ownership Issues
Republicans Approve of National Gun Registry and Then Go Shoot Clays (Video) – Guns in the News
Misc:
Barker’s View for May 15, 2025 – Barker’s View
Hillsdale College The Electoral College ExplainedThis is a great short 12 minute video share with all you know
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
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Patriots
Ormond Beach City Council– A new workbook for Fiscal Year 2025 has been created to reflect Nov 6th forward. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of May 17th the Minutes are through 4/15/2025.
City Council Meeting is May 20th at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – May 6 2025. The 2024/2025 action reports through 5/6/2025 and the minutes are through 3/18/2025.I would like to point out that the county is getting much better about the turnaround on the action reports and minutes being posted to the website. County Councilman Troy Kent to host district meeting May 19 at the Ormond Library 5pmMonday, May 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St I guess this way the majority of folks who work 8-5 will not be able to attend, how convenient.
Volusia County Council meeting is May 20 at 4 pm Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLandYou can also view the live stream the meeting or watch previous meetings from County Council Meeting Information
Volusia County government does not need more of our hard earned money. They now have an obscene annual budget exceeding $1.3 BILLION ( that’s right with a “B”), it is clear the county government now exists to only grow and expand its bureaucracy at our expense.
Excel files have sponsered legislation and voting records data for:
Rick Scott US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Nov 1, 2023 -May 15, 2025.
Ashley Moody US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of her voting record Jan 22, 2025 – May 15, 2025
Randy Fine US Congress District 6 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Apr 2, 2025 – May 15, 2025
Cory Mills US Congress District 7 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Apr 12, 2024 – May 15, 2025
The 2025 session was set to end May 2 but has been extended to June 6th
Thomas Leek FL State Senator District 7 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Feb 11 2025 – May 2, 2025. NO UPDATES
Tom Wright FL State Senator District 8 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 28 2025 – May 2, 2025. NO UPDATES
Bill Partington FL House District 28 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 27 2025 – May 13, 2025.
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
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5/17/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Patriots
Folks there is alot going on in this upcoming meeting a few of my main concerns are:
- The City has prepared the RFP for Agent of Record Property and Casualty Insurance. (Foundation Risk Partners). The Evaluation Criteria only looks at cost / Price at 10% (10 points) The rest of the point system is arbitrary so as the city can renew Foundation Risk Partners which TWO of our commissioners have a direct conflict of interest.
- Waste Pro Renewal – THIS DEAL ONLY BENEFITS WASTEPRO AND THE CITY
• Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment of 8.54% to all rates• Increase in residential and commercial rates for unusual and unanticipated costs incurred by Waste Pro for labor and fuel • Increase in the franchise fee paid by Waste Pro to the City from a flat amount to an amount equal 20% of the contract cost• Automatic annual adjustments equal to the CPI to all rates paid to Waste Pro• Extension of the contract for six additional years through September 2030
If you have concerns of any of the agenda items please reach out to your commissioner /mayor
City Council Meeting is May 20th at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
| Name | Title | Phone # | |
| Jason Leslie | Ormond Beach Mayor | 386-262-6531 | jason.leslie@ormondbeach.org |
| Lori Tolland | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 1, Deputy Mayor | 386-290-3038 | lori.tolland@ormondbeach.org |
| Travis Sargent | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 2 | 386-481-0567 | travis.sargent@ormondbeach.org |
| Kristin Deaton | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 3 | 386-882-5230 | kristin.deaton@ormondbeach.org |
| Harold Briley | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 4 | 386-566-2961 | harold.briley@ormondbeach.org |
For the 7 pm Regular CommissionMeeting the agenda packet is only 582 pages. The file is too large to send but here is the link City of Ormond Beach Public Meeting Portal City Commission Meeting – May 20, 2025
| Agenda | # | # | Resolution/Ordinance # | Description | Disposition | Notes/*Asked at CC Meeting/** Sent to Councilman |
| COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY | 7 | A | 2025-72 | A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, ALSO ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM A.M. WEIGEL CONSTRUCTION, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE DOWNTOWN MEDIANS LANDSCAPE RENOVATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WORK AUTHORIZATION THERETO; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SEE ITEM 8A) | ||
| COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY | 7 | B | 2025-91 | A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, INDIVIDUALLY AND ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND ADJACENT AREAS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR ORMOND BEACH MAIN STREET BETWEEN THE CITY/AGENCY AND ORMOND MAIN STREET, INC., FOR THE PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC, PHYSICAL AND AESTHETIC REDEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORMOND BEACH MAIN STREET DISTRICT; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SEE ITEM 8B) | ||
| consent | 8 | A | 2025-72 | A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, ALSO ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM A.M. WEIGEL CONSTRUCTION, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE DOWNTOWN MEDIANS LANDSCAPE RENOVATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WORK AUTHORIZATION THERETO; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. EXPENDITURE $221,804 | Renovate the Downtown Granada Boulevard medians, and perform Tree Fund damaged median tree replacements. A budget amendment will be needed to allocate the tree mitigation account share of the project. | |
| consent | 8 | B | 2025-91 | A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION, INDIVIDUALLY AND ACTING AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND ADJACENT AREAS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR ORMOND BEACH MAIN STREET BETWEEN THE CITY/AGENCY AND ORMOND MAIN STREET, INC., FOR THE PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC, PHYSICAL AND AESTHETIC REDEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORMOND BEACH MAIN STREET DISTRICT; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. EXPENDITURE $70,000 | Service Agreement with Ormond Beach MainStreet (MainStreet) is a 503(c)3 non-profit in the amount of $70,000, for the purpose of performing services that support business growth, encourage the use and development of an Arts District, promote the Ormond MainStreet District, and conduct special events to attract visitors to experience the downtown. | |
| consent | 8 | C | 2025-92 | A RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING A MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE VOLUSIA GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION; ESTABLISHING TERM AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. | The purpose of this item is for the re-appointment of Bill Navarra to the Volusia Growth Management Commission (VGMC). | |
| consent | 8 | D | 2025-93 | A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE, YARD WASTE, RECYCLING AND ROLL-OFF COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH AND WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AND PAYMENT THEREFORE; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. | THIS DEAL ONLY BENEFITS WASTEPRO AND THE CITY • Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment of 8.54% to all rates • Increase in residential and commercial rates for unusual and unanticipated costs incurred by Waste Pro for labor and fuel • Increase in the franchise fee paid by Waste Pro to the City from a flat amount to an amount equal 20% of the contract cost • Automatic annual adjustments equal to the CPI to all rates paid to Waste Pro • Extension of the contract for six additional years through September 2030 | |
| consent | 8 | E | 2025-94 | A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FORD F550 DUMP TRUCK, UNDER FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION BID NO. FSA 23-VEH21.1; DECLARING VEHICLE #252 TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION THEREOF; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. EXPENDITURE $94,505 | ||
| consent | 8 | F | 2025-95 | A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF OPERATIONAL TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC REGARDING TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S UTILITY DIVISION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT AND PAYMENT THEREFOR; REJECTING ALL OTHER PROPOSALS; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. | Could not find how many temporary staff the city utility division is looking to bring on, for how long? Or for how much?. | |
| consent | 8 | G | Riverside Drive Closures Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Revised | Approve as recommended in the City Manager staff report dated May 20, 2025. | close Riverside Drive on June 14, 2025, from 8:00 am to 11:00 p.m. for the International Festival. | |
| consent | 8 | H | Construction & Demolition Franchise Renewal, Hubbard Construction Company | Approve as recommended in the City Manager staff report dated May 20, 2025. | This one is troublesome look at the dates and Staff intends to renew the non-exclusive franchise agreement before it is even voted on! for collection and disposal of construction and demolition debris to Hubbard Construction Company dba Mid Florida Materials from April 18, 2025 to April 18, 2026. | |
| consent | 8 | I | RFP – Fire Hydrant Maintenance and Repair ESTIMATE EXPENDITURE $166,000 | Approve as recommended in the City Manager staff report dated May 20, 2025. | The scope of services will include maintenance, testing, repair, painting, color-coding, and replacement of fire hydrants and valves. Why another 3rd party vendor??? I have lived in two other states and the fire department checked the hydrants & valves and public works did the paining, repairs and any replacement needed. | |
| consent | 8 | J | RFP – Agent of Record Property and Casualty Insurance | Approve as recommended in the City Manager staff report dated May 20, 2025. | Foundation Risk Partners, City’s agent of record, City has prepared the attached RFP for Agent of Record Property and Casualty Insurance. Evaluation Criteria: Price (10 points) The rest of the point system is arbitrary so as the city can renew Foundation Risk Partners which TWO of our commissioners have a direct conflict of interest. | |
| consent | 8 | K | Letter to the Federal Aviation Administration Regarding Airport Land Use Proposals | Approve as recommended in the City Manager staff report dated May 20, 2025. | The city hopes that the repurpose and reuse of the property will eventually, positively impact revenue generation for the airport . Once again OUR tax dollars are being used to bail out the airport, someone’s pet project. Gee could it be for the the insurance company that keeps an aircraft their? Is this the real reason the golf course was shut down? | |
| consent | 8 | L | City Manager’s Monthly Report, May 2025 | Accept as information as recommended in the City Manager staff report dated May 20, 2025. | 1. Financial Status Report – March 2025 2. Capital Improvements Projects, Status Report – April 2025 3. Economic Development Report – April 2025 4. Development Activity Report – April 2025 5. Building Permit Activity -April 2025 | |
| Public Hearings | 2025-19 | AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE “ENCLAVE SUBDIVISION”; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS AND EXPIRATION DATE OF APPROVAL; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. | A NEW subdivision consisting of 12 single-family lots. The property is located at 475 North Tymber Creek Road. | |||
| Public Hearings | 2025-20 | AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE “FOUNTAIN VIEW, PHASE 1C” SUBDIVISION, SHOWN WITHIN PHASE 1 OF THE PLANTATION OAKS PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS AND EXPIRATION DATE OF APPROVAL; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. | Plantation Oaks, for a final plat for a 141-lot single-family subdivision. Phase 1C subdivision, is part of Phase 1 of the PRD. The subdivision land area is part of an overall parcel at 1700 Plantation Oaks Boulevard. |
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
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5/15/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Patriots,
Volusia County Council meeting is May 20 at 4 pm Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLandThe agenda is attached for your review. The 1272 page Agenda Packet is available at Volusia County Agenda Minutes, much too large to send. The agenda summary is attached. If you have any questions or concerns please let your Council know
| Name | Title | Phone # | |
| Jeffrey S Brower | Volusia County – County Chair | (386) 736-5920 | jbrower@volusia.org |
| Jake Johansson | Volusia County – At-Large Representative | (386) 736-5920 | jjohansson@volusia.org |
| Don Dempsey | Volusia County – District 1 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | ddempsey@volusia.org |
| Matt Reinhart | Volusia County – District 2 Representative, Vice Chair | (386) 736-5920 | mreinhart@volusia.org |
| Danny Robins | Volusia County – District 3 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | drobins@volusia.org |
| Troy Kent | Volusia County – District 4 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | tkent@volusia.org |
| David Santiago | Volusia County – District 5 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | dsantiago@volusia.org |
| MEETING DATE | Agenda | DEPARTMENTS | DIVISIONS | ITEM | FILE | Description | NOTES / **Sent to Councilman |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | BUSINESS SERVICES | Fleet Management | B | 12621 | Single source agreement for maintenance and repair of Cummins and Onan generators with Cummins Sales & Services. Estimated annual expenditure: $40,000 | The agreement for a five (5) year term |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | COMMUNITY SERVICES | Community Assistance | D | 12647 | Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) substantial amendments to FY22/23 and FY23/24 action plans. Amendment amount: $115,600 | reallocate funds from completed projects that came in under budget to new eligible projects in the Cities of DeLand and South Daytona. |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | LEADERSHIP | Recovery and Resiliency | L | 12691 | CDBG-DR Task Assignment with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for Lantern Park Stormwater Pond Design Services, 24-SQ-101KW, PC4070, TA 16. (City of South Daytona; District 2) Expenditure: $250,000 [From CDBG DR funds] | Design and permitting. |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | LEADERSHIP | Recovery and Resiliency | M | 12686 | Task Assignment with Halff Associates, Inc., for NW DeLand/Heritage Place Study Area Drainage Alternative Analysis, 24-SQ-101KW, PC4058, TA 12. (City of DeLand; District 1) Expenditure: $243,000 [From CDBG DR funds] | Contract for Professional Consulting Services |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | LEADERSHIP | Recovery and Resiliency | N | 12687 | Task Assignment with Halff Associates, Inc., for Orange Camp Road / Gleneagles Study Area Drainage Alternative Analysis, 24-SQ-101KW, PC4059, TA 13. (City of DeLand; District 1) Expenditure: $151,500 [From CDBG DR funds] | This proposal pertains to Phase 1; a Phase 2 proposal will be developed at a future date. Phase 1 includes the efforts to develop an existing conditions model and conceptual design alternatives. Phase 2 will include the efforts to develop construction plans based on the County and Cities chosen design alternative. |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | LEADERSHIP | Recovery and Resiliency | O | 12688 | Task Assignment with Halff Associates, Inc., for Saddlebrook Subdivision Drainage Improvements, 24-SQ-101KW, PC4060, TA 14. (City of DeLand; District 2) Expenditure: $219,910 [From CDBG DR funds] | perform a study |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | LEADERSHIP | Recovery and Resiliency | P | 12689 | Task Assignment with Halff Associates, Inc., for DeLand Middle School / Water Reclamation Study Area Drainage Alternative Analysis, 24-SQ-101KW, PC4061, TA 15. (City of DeLand; District 1) Expenditure: $213,600 [From CDBG DR funds] | DeLand Middle School / Water Reclamation Study |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | LEGAL DEPARTMENT | Legal | Q | 12690 | Resolution finding public purpose of Housing Finance Authority of Volusia County (HFAVC) bond financing for the Resyndication Project in Daytona Beach. Bonds $50,000,000 | increase in bond allocation from $40,000,000.00 to $50,000,000.00 for its project 310 residential units; at least 40% of such units will be occupied by persons of low and moderate income, whose income does not exceed 60% of the area median income. |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | OCEAN CENTER | Admistration | R | 12491 | Award of agreement to Power Source Enterprise for electrical services for show services, Ocean Center, 25-P-24JJ. Estimated net revenue: $45,000 [Estimated revenue $150,000; Estimated expense $105,000] | electrical services for show services |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | PUBLIC PROTECTION | Beach Safety | S | 12611 | Renewal of Agreement for Watchtower Digital Command Center Software with Watchtower Solutions, Inc. Estimated annual expenditure: $38,209 | Contracted Services – Software Licenses) |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Coastal | T | 12664 | Agreement with Sanibel Condominium Association, Inc. for Delivery to the County of a Special Warranty Deed to seven and a half feet of land adjacent to the Emilia Avenue beach approach. | Agreement with Sanibel Condominium Association, Inc. for Delivery to the County of a Special Warranty Deed to seven and a half feet of land |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Coastal | U | 12692 | Contract with Construct Co., Inc., for the Frank Rendon Park Hurricane Repairs, 25-B-86IF, C2028. Expenditure: $2,461,219 [From FEMA grant funds] | Repairs |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Coastal | V | 12667 | Contract with YC Group, LLC, for the Hurricane Nicole seawall extensions and repairs for 14th, 15th, and 29th Avenues in New Smyrna Beach, 25-B-70IF, C2024. Expenditure: $430,573 [From FEMA grant funds] | seawall extensions and repairs for 14th, 15th, and 29th Avenues |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Engineering and Construction | W | 12631 | Award of contracts to American Acquisition Group; HDR Engineering, Inc.; Independence Acquisitions & Appraisal, LLC; and OR Colan Associates for Right of Way Consulting Services, 25-SQ-40JS. | 1. American Acquisition Group, Tampa, Florida; 2. HDR Engineering, Inc., Orlando, Florida; 3. Independence Acquisitions & Appraisal, LLC, Thonotosassa, Florida; and 4. OR Colan Associates, Charlotte, North Carolina. The task and dollar amount for each project will be negotiated on an as-needed basis in accordance with the county council approval budget. |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Engineering and Construction | X | 12660 | Access Easement and Maintenance Agreement with Fairlawn Development, LLC for improvements proposed over county property and to the A-09 canal. | The developer has requested from the County a non-exclusive access easement over the portion of the roadway that extends onto the County’s property. Clyde Morris Boulevard and Strickland Range Road |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Engineering and Construction | Y | 12668 | Granting of right-of-way easement for Arthur Avenue. (Edgewater Area) County Council District #3. | Volusia County is granting itself a right-of-way easement |
| 5/20/2025 | CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Engineering and Construction | Z | 12669 | Contract modification with Halifax Paving, Inc., for the Veterans Memorial Parkway Widening, 23-B-135SR, C1899, MOD 3. Expenditure: $156,581 | Overrun for project, NEED MORE MONEY |
| 5/20/2025 | OTHER BUSINESS | 3 | 12649 | Volusia Values Veterans Program. | Developing public-private partnerships to offset costs Cost share analysis for all discounts and services (February 2025) NOT IN AGENDA PACKET Review of final costs (April 2025) NOT IN AGENDA PACKET | ||
| 5/20/2025 | OTHER BUSINESS | 4 | 12633 | Approval of award to Banyan Development Group, LLC, for Affordable Housing Development Funding, 25-P-04MC. Tabled Agenda Item# 12448-09. Expenditure: $1,727,408 | DEVELOPMENT – This proposal requires a one-time waiver to the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) maximum award of $600,000 per development for the rental development strategy, as the SHIP portion totals $1,537,238 for 32 units. | ||
| 5/20/2025 | OTHER BUSINESS | 5 | 12666 | Contract with Paul Culver Construction, Inc., for the construction management/general contracting services for the Emergency Operations Center Additions and Alterations, 24-SQ-66SR, C1950, Part B. Council District 4 Expenditure: $4,447,927 [$2,125,000 from State grant funds] | Add a bunk room and supporting facilities. |
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
It’s important that you work on things that you care about and do a good job and not be too worried about consequences. Don’t be afraid to get involved. Walter Munk
5/12/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Patriots,
Week in the News
May 5 – 11, 2025
Rick Scott:
Florida Sen. Scott, Texas Sen. Cruz Push To Undo Military Vaccine Penalties, Right ‘Unjust’ Harm
Ashley Moody:
Ban congressional stock trading – The West Volusia Beacon
Sen. Moody to Newsmax: When Did US Go Soft on Spying? | WLS 890 AM
Randy Fine CD 6:
Randy Fine proposes first legislation as member of Congress to combat campus antisemitism
Cory Mills CD 7:
Rep. Cory Mills Accused of Stolen Valor for His Bronze Star
Noah Widmann launches CD 7 campaign, slams Cory Mills as ‘most corrupt Congressman in America’ Watch out folks the Dems have picked Mills’ opponent; let’s hope we can get a good candidate past the primaries to take on Widmann.
Reps. Steube and Mills lead bipartisan bill to protect NASCAR events from rogue drone threats
MAGA ally responds after explosive marriage details revealed | Daily Mail Online Cory Mills, was married by an Islamic imam
Volusia County:
Volusia County approves incentives for affordable housing remember they say affordable housing but it is “subsidized housing”
Volusia County Meeting Summaries | LocalLens
Florida county requires insurance for dogs deemed ‘dangerous’
Volusia County wants to buy properties that flooded
Volusia County Charter Review Commission applications are open GET INVOLVED
Ormond Beach:
Ormond Beach says support for First Step Shelter remains unchanged | Observer Local News | Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer Travis Sargent appears to be on the warpath against Jason Leslie!
Daytona Beach homeless shelter still has Ormond Beach support It would appear Sargent, Tolland, and Deaton will back ANYTHING if they thought they could put Mayor Leslie in a bad light. Leslie did not play into their game on Tuesday night his response “I’m focused on just trying to work on transient issues like everyone else I think in the city and on the dais. I think that’s what’s important,” Leslie said. “This finger-pointing thing, going back and forth, it’s just not something that I really want to engage in. I think that we all have the same goal, and that’s to have a successful program that’s giving people options for a place to go. And I think that’s where our focus is and we’re going to continue doing that as a group.” Keep up the good work, Mayor Leslie!
Trails, the airport and city beautification: Ormond Beach City Commission sets its goals, priorities | Observer Local News | Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer Commissioners were mostly in favor of having a document outline best practices. Mayor Leslie, however, said that the commission doesn’t operate as one body, like a private company does. Well said Mayor Leslie, It appears the other commissioners forgot they were elected by the people to work for the people!
Volusia County School District:
Senate Erases Bill Requiring Cursive Handwriting in Grades Two to Five · The Floridian
Volusia County Schools cites DeBary’s ‘greed’ in fight over K-8 school
Volusia County OKs $20M for property buyouts to help Hurricane Milton recovery A well planned LAND GRAB, first the county allows the development that creates the flooding then “buys” their land.
Florida:
Group Trying to Expand Medicaid Sues Florida Over ‘Cowardly’ New Petition Law · The Floridian “It is a calculated and cowardly attempt by politicians in Tallahassee to rewrite the rules—not to serve the people, but to protect their own power. This is not reform. This is repression,” said Mitch Emerson. I would have to agree.
Florida Republicans are eating their own • Florida Phoenix The left is having a field day
Evan Power Slams Legal Challenges Against State’s Election Integrity Law · The Floridian
Bills banning toxic chemicals and vaccines in food fail to pass
DeSantis Vows to Sign Statewide Fluoride, ‘Chemtrail’ Bans into Law · The Floridian
DeSantis Suggests He Would Veto Perez’s Sales Tax Plan: ‘Dead on Arrival’ · The Floridian
Matt Taylor 4 Florida Governer
USA:
OAN to take over Radio Martí, Office of Cuba Broadcasting
Anna Paulina Luna wants to ‘strip the deep state’ of Patriot Act surveillance tools
Misc:
Citizens can stop the CO2 pipeline steamroller
Thanks Joan for this video, it was quite interesting What they’re not telling you about the Great Reset and Agenda 2030
Barker’s View for May 9, 2025 ‹ Barker’s View ‹ Reader — WordPress.com Barkers summary of the May 6th Ormond Beach Commission meeting was spot on.
‘A Little World’: New Mikki Willis Documentary Unmasks the Real Story Behind Texas Measles Panic (Watch) This isn’t about measles. It’s about power. Watch the film. Then ask: Is the outbreak the real threat—or is it the people who don’t need the system?
Gates Foundation Will Close in 2045 – by Jon Fleetwood The end—or are things just getting started?
Jack Blum thank you for this great article.
Royal Bombshell: James O’Keefe Video Links Prince Andrew to Epstein Exploits [WATCH]
Updates at the Federal level:
Will Become Law
These regulations regarding rubber tire manufacturing emissions and vehicles in Glen Canyon National Park are now cancelled and will be signed by the President soon.
- H.J.Res. 61: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing” passed the Senate 55-45
- H.J.Res. 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to “Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles” passed the Senate 50-43
Only Passed in One Chamber So Far
These bills all will need to pass the other chamber in the exact same form before they can become law. That means they’re all early in the legislative process.
- H.R. 1503: Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2025 passed 406-1
- H.R. 530: ACES Act, which would provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the prevalence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served as active duty aircrew in the Armed Forces, passed 376-5.
- H.R. 36: MEGOBARI Act, which would counter the influence of the Chinese Communist Party, the Iranian Regime, and the Russian Federation in the nation of Georgia, passed 349-42
- H.R. 881: DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act passed 266-153
- H.R. 276: Gulf of America Act passed 206-211
- S.J.Res. 13: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act passed 52-47
- S.J.Res. 7: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to “Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program” passed 50-38
Both chambers are scheduled to be in session for the next two weeks.
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Ormond Beach City Council– A new workbook for Fiscal Year 2025 has been created to reflect Nov 6th forward. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of May 10th the Minutes are through 4/15/2025.
City Council Meeting is May 20th at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – May 6 2025. The 2024/2025 action reports through 4/15/2025 and the minutes are through 3/18/2025.I would like to point out that the county is getting much better about the turnaround on the action reports and minutes being posted to the website. County Councilman Troy Kent to host district meeting May 19 at the Ormond Library 5pmMonday, May 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St I guess this way the majority of folks who work 8-5 will not be able to attend, how convenient.
Volusia County Council meeting is May 20 at 4 pm Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLandYou can also view the live stream the meeting or watch previous meetings from County Council Meeting Information
Excel files have sponsered legislation and voting records data for:
Rick Scott US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Nov 1, 2023 -May 1, 2025.
Ashley Moody US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of her voting record Jan 22, 2025 – May 8, 2025
Randy Fine US Congress District 6 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Apr 2, 2025 – May 8, 2025
Cory Mills US Congress District 7 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Apr 12, 2024 – May 8, 2025
The 2025 session was set to end May 2 but has been extended to June 6th
Thomas Leek FL State Senator District 7 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Feb 11 2025 – May 2, 2025. NO UPDATES
Tom Wright FL State Senator District 8 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 28 2025 – May 2, 2025. NO UPDATES
Bill Partington FL House District 28 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 27 2025 – May 2, 2025. Enclosed is a short ebook from the Hoover Institution, it is an interesting read.
Thank you
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AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
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Ormond Beach City Council– A new workbook for Fiscal Year 2025 has been created to reflect Nov 6th forward. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of May 10th the Minutes are through 4/15/2025.
City Council Meeting is May 20th at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – May 6 2025. The 2024/2025 action reports through 4/15/2025 and the minutes are through 3/18/2025.I would like to point out that the county is getting much better about the turnaround on the action reports and minutes being posted to the website. County Councilman Troy Kent to host district meeting May 19 at the Ormond Library 5pm Monday, May 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St I guess this way the majority of folks who work 8-5 will not be able to attend, how convenient.
Volusia County Council meeting is May 20 at 4 pm Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLandYou can also view the live stream the meeting or watch previous meetings from County Council Meeting Information
Excel files have sponsered legislation and voting records data for:
Rick Scott US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Nov 1, 2023 -May 1, 2025.
Ashley Moody US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of her voting record Jan 22, 2025 – May 8, 2025
Randy Fine US Congress District 6 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Apr 2, 2025 – May 8, 2025
Cory Mills US Congress District 7 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Apr 12, 2024 – May 8, 2025
The 2025 session was set to end May 2 but has been extended to June 6th
Thomas Leek FL State Senator District 7 -The excel file includes sponsored legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Feb 11 2025 – May 2, 2025. NO UPDATES
Tom Wright FL State Senator District 8 -The excel file includes sponsored legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 28 2025 – May 2, 2025. NO UPDATES
Bill Partington FL House District 28 – The excel file includes sponsored legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 27 2025 – May 2, 2025. Enclosed is a short eBook from the Hoover Institution, it is an interesting read.
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Week in the NewsApr 28 – May 4, 2025Week in the News
Rick Scott:
US lawmakers push to delist Alibaba, Baidu over security risk
Ashley Moody:
Majority Leader | Research | The Leader Board | THE NEWSR…
Cory Mills CD 7:
How Trump’s America Is Normalizing Violence Against Women – Ms. Magazine This is what happens when there is not an Equal Justice System.
Tom Leek FL Senate 07 :
Dispute over language tweaks, House input on ‘good faith’ language imperil anti-cop killer bill Tom Leek’s preferred version states that people cannot resist a “lawful or an unlawful” arrest This is scary stuff folks
Legislature approves hotel, motel owner rights bill with added transparency requirements Leek, explained “Because the language of the statute isn’t clear, public lodging establishment owners may be unable to remove non-paying guests because they are claiming the lodging establishment is their sole residence,” he said.
Due to that, he continued, hotel and motel owners are often forced to go through the same process to remove squatter guests as landlords to remove someone who has not paid for their property. Why should it be easier for a business to evict vs the Private Property Owner? Sounds like a two tiered system
Tom Wright FL Senate 08:
Legislature edges closer to passing bill adding more hurdles for ballot initiatives Sen. Tom Wright, was pushing buttons to vote for senators who weren’t at their desks on a Democrat-pushed amendment that ultimately didn’t succeed. Voting on behalf of other members is against Senate rules, although Fineout reported Wright obtained permission from the Senator who was on the floor.
Volusia County:
Board commits to study SunRail expansion – The West Volusia Beacon The cost of the PD&E study may be about $4 million. Volusia County Chair Jeff Brower, who represents his county on the CFCRC, said the County Council may discuss the study, but he declined to say how the council would vote.
“Four billion dollars — that comes from taxpayers, right? I mean, there’s no magic money,” Brower said, referring to the projected cost of the Sunshine Corridor. “I don’t care if it comes from D.C., it’s still taxpayers’ money.” THANK YOU JEFF, no money is free money! The FTA grant funding for the 2025-26 fiscal year is now projected to be about $19.3 million.
New Smyrna Beach residents challenge Robins for District seat
Ormond Beach:
Florida bill seeking to end CRAs passes at the House; what would that mean for Ormond, Palm Coast? | Observer Local News | Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer A bill that would eliminate all Community Redevelopment Districts by 2045 was passed by the Florida House on Friday, April 25, by a 69-42 vote. Partington did NOT VOTE. The City of Ormond Beach has two CRAs: one in the downtown and one in Ormond Crossings. Well lets hope our city council will curtail spending.
Volusia County School District:
Arin Hankerd’s victim receives $200K settlement from Volusia Schools Key Points:
- The $200,000 settlement comes after the imprisonment of former Mainland and Atlantic High teacher and coach Arin Hankerd.
- Complaints against Hankerd at Mainland High School resulted in a caution but no disciplinary action.
Volusia County Schools honors Superintendent’s Student Advisory Leadership Team | Observer Local News | Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer Chitwood will go anywhere to get his picture taken…..
Using education to attack farmlands? If you’ve heard of “STEM” (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or STEAM (the “A” stands for Arts) or even STREAM (the “R” stands for reading/writing);
In Volusia the program will be called STEM + Arts, will open in the 2025–2026 school year for students in grades K-2.
DeBary: Volusia County Schools’ plan to build K-8 in city is illegal
Volusia School Board moves ahead with DeBary land purchase, city opposed – The West Volusia Beacon Board Member Donna Brosemer cast the sole vote against it. Brosemer raised concerns about legal issues THANK YOU Donna for doing the right thing
Florida:
Here are the issues that died in the 2025 Florida legislative session
Florida legislative session extended: what passed, what’s next | WUSF
FDLE – Sexual Offender and Predator System This is a great site, to check your neighborhood also gives the transit offenders ( remember them the ones the county wants to supply “affordable” housing too)
Did Florida House ‘Sneak’ Attorney Fee Wording Into Phosphate Mine Bill? SB 832 can be seen here. Is anyone surprised?
FEMA election case dismissed | Ocala Gazette Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday dismissed a lawsuit stemming from allegations that the Federal Emergency Management Agency violated civil rights of Florida supporters of President Donald Trump after hurricanes Helene and Milton. We don’t have to look very hard to find the RINOs
Florida AG to launch the ‘Office of Parental Rights’ More government…. Just what we need, they do such a good job now LOL
Reading the tea leaves on Florida’s next CFO – POLITICO
Op-Ed: Is Florida a model for Louisiana on insurance reform? – Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet Well lets hope not
Blog | Defend Florida Four years ago, many of us were unaware of how deep this problem ran. Today, we’re more informed—and what we see is unacceptable.
That’s why Defend Florida launched the Reclaim Campaign. The Reclaim Campaign is a citizen-led movement to restore integrity, transparency, and accountable leadership in local and state government—starting in Florida and expanding nationwide.
We are not here to beg politicians for better leadership.
We are here to build it ourselves.
- Replace the officials that keep ignoring you.
- Stop the establishment manipulation that keeps the status quo.
- Have the right people in office next year to pass our legislation.
- Get your REC groups to follow best practices and stop bullying its members.
- Stop the special interest manipulation of your election processes.
Thank you Jack Blum for this article. House Passes Bill Blocking Future Presidents From Banning Oil Drilling Without Congress’ Approval
‘We’re going to need it’: Legislature OKs bill protecting Spanish speakers against ‘notario fraud’ soon offer Spanish-speaking immigrants more safeguards against opportunists through legislation …. Thanks Leek… I firmly believe in EQUAL JUSTICE not Social Justice, laws should be the same for ALL! Not a tier system.
USA:
A Chance to Stop Dumbest Green Scam! The worst part of this idiotic scam is that it ignores biological science. CO2 is NOT a pollutant. It is natural food for trees and plants. None can live without CO2. The fact is, according to the U.S. Navy, we are facing CO2 starvation!
Misc:
Geoengineering Watch Global Alert News, May 3, 2025, #508
U.S. “Rejects & Denounces” UN 2030 Agenda (Video) Alex NewmanMay 2, 2025 » Sons of Liberty Media
Barker’s View for May 1, 2025 – Barker’s View
UNearthing the CO2 Pipeline FREE until May 21 2025
Regular House Bills
With the exception of the first one listed below, these bills are still early in the legislative process. They must next pass in the Senate before they can become law.
- S. 146: TAKE IT DOWN Act passed 409-2. It will go to the President next for signing and become law. While it has been uncontroversial in Congress, there are considerable objections outside of Congress. Ostensibly, the soon-to-be law will provide punishment for the use of non-consensual intimate images online. However, as TechDirt notes “Instead of building on existing successful systems, or within the parameters of the First Amendment, Congress decided to create a new framework combining vague “duty of care” requirements with harsh criminal penalties — a combination that, as we’ve previously detailed, practically begs to be weaponized for censorship.”
- H.R. 859: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act, which would require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices, passed 415-9
- H.R. 1402: TICKET Act, which would require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, passed 409-15
- H.R. 1442: Youth Poisoning Protection Act, which would ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, passed 378-42. We wrote about a previous version of this bill in 2023.
- H.R. 973: Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, which would establish standards for lithium-ion batteries, passed 365-42
House Regulation Cancellations
These bills are early in the legislative process. They must next pass in the Senate before they can become law.
- H.J.Res. 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to “Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles” passed 219-205
- H.J.Res. 78: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to “Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt” passed 216-195
- H.J.Res. 87, H.J.Res. 88, and H.J.Res. 89; all resolutions disapproving of waivers the Biden Administration gave to California to have stricter environmental rules, passed 231-191, 264-194, and 225-196, respectively. These may not come up for a vote in the Senate since the Senate Parliamentarian agreed with the General Accountability Office that “waivers” are not regulations.
No Investigations for Democrats
In what is becoming a go-to move for Speaker Johnson, a change to House Rules was added to the rules for debate for specific bills this week. This time, the rules change precludes Democrats from being able to force investigations into the current administration. Previous rules changes preclude the House from using the primary method to cancel the President’s tariffs and to force Rep. Luna to back down from an effort to allow proxy voting for new parents.
- H.Res. 354. This was a procedural resolution with an incredibly long title; the link goes to the specific clause that changed the rules.
Senate Regulation Cancellations
The first two bills will become law which is to say the referenced regulations will be cancelled. The next step will be for the President to sign them. The third though, still has to pass in the House, so it’s early in the process.
- H.J.Res. 42: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment” passed 52-46
- H.J.Res. 75: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers” passed 52-45
- S.J.Res. 31: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act” passed 52-46
The Tariff Resolution, or The Importance of Being There
If Sens. McConnell and Van Hollen had been on the floor and voted the way they were expected to, this resolution would have passed. However, the Senate does not allow any kind of remote voting outside of committees. The resolution still would have had to get through the House, but now that will not happen.
- S.J.Res. 49: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs failed 49-49.
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Ormond Beach City Council– A new workbook for Fiscal Year 2025 has been created to reflect Nov 6th forward. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of May 3rd the Minutes are through 4/1/2025.
Final Goal Setting Workshop is May 6th at 5:30 pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach REMEMBER– The only way to find out what is going on in a workshop is to attend. There is no audio posted to the website and minutes can be months in arrears. (still waiting on the minutes from the first goal setting, public art, and the stormwater workshops) . I guess if we are lucky we will see something posted after they pass what they want! Why would they want the citizens to know what is going on ahead of time?
FYI – The Public Records request submitted on 3/14/25 requesting the powerpoint presentation from the First Goal Setting Workshop on March 12 & 13, was received, but the city is requiring payment at an estimated cost of $121.19 for all other materials and costs used or associated regarding this workshop!
City Council Meeting is May 6th at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond BeachThe “05.01.2025 OB Monthly Development Report” posted below. There is a lot of great information in this report, construction, residential and commercial, upcoming meetings that pertain to development and planning, and ongoing projects in the city.
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – May 6 2025. The 2024/2025 action reports through 4/15/2025 and the minutes are through 3/18/2025.I would like to point out that the county is getting much better about the turnaround on the action reports and minutes being posted to the website.
Volusia County Council meeting is May 6 at 9 am Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLandYou can also view the live stream the meeting or watch previous meetings from County Council Meeting Information
Excel files have sponsered legislation and voting records data for:
Rick Scott US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Nov 1, 2023 -May 1, 2025.
Ashley Moody US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of her voting record Jan 22, 2025 – May 1, 2025
Randy Fine US Congress District 6 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Apr 2, 2025 – May 1, 2025
Cory Mills US Congress District 7 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Apr 12, 2024 – May 1, 2025
The 2025 session was set to end May 2 but has been extended to June 6th
Thomas Leek FL State Senator District 7 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Feb 11 2025 – May 2, 2025.
Tom Wright FL State Senator District 8 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 28 2025 – May 2, 2025.
Bill Partington FL House District 28 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 27 2025 – May 2, 2025.
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City Council FINAL Goal Setting Workshop is May 6th 4:30 pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
City Council Meeting is May 6th at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond BeachFor the 4:30 Final Goal Setting workshop the agenda packet attached.
Per the agenda packet ” Establishing clear goals and priorities for the City Commission helps to focus efforts and financial resources on issues and outcomes most important to the City and its residents ” The overview that they will be going over is NOT included in the packet and residents are NOT allowed to speak at the workshops, so how would they no what is important to the residents? They do NOT…. if they claim it is via the advisory boards’ input… that is a stacked deck since they only chose folks who agree with them or have conflicts of interest with the city.
Remember the city will NOT post the audio of this meeting; it can only be requested via FOIA. So if you want to hear what is going on before it is too late you must attend, hopefully the microphones will be used! But usually not, what a waste it was to spend all that money on an updated system that is not consistently or properly used. Still waiting on the Goal setting Workshop ( March 12 & 13) and the Public Art Workshop ( April 1) and the Stormwater Workshop (April 15) minutes. If I were to guess the minutes for any of the workshops will not be posted until after the items are approved.
Once again the slide from the last goal setting meeting says it all on how ore elected officials see us
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others” George Orwell – Animal Farm
For the 7 pm Regular CommissionMeeting the agenda packet is only 937 pages. The file is too large to send but here is the link https://ormondbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2547/files/agenda/3688
| Resolution/Ordinance # | Notes/*Asked at CC Meeting/** Sent to Councilman | |
| 2025-86 | A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF VOLUSIA UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS INCIDENTAL THERETO, INCLUDING ANY CONTRACT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AWARD; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Estimated Expenditure $1,700,000 | ***Who will be responsible for the cost if the funded activities are NOT reimbursed from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) via Volusia County? $1.250K funding will include $1,000,000 available for eligible capital improvement projects and $250,000 for eligible public service activities. Applications must prove the project will benefit low-mod income persons. The threshold is 51% low/moderate income (LMI). $450K for The Sanchez Park Improvements project consists of 2 areas for improvement, the boat ramp area & and the playground driveway. |
| 2025-87 | A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE RELATIVE TO THE DESIGN OF A PIER AND GAZEBO AT FORTUNATO PARK; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS INCIDENTAL THERETO, INCLUDING ANY CONTRACT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AWARD; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Expenditure $86,000 | This is just the estimated for design cost ONLY |
| 2025-88 | A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE RELATIVE TO THE DESIGN OF A PIER AND GAZEBO AT RIVIERA PARK; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS INCIDENTAL THERETO, INCLUDING ANY CONTRACT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AWARD; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Expenditure $86,000 | This is just the estimated for design cost ONLY |
| 2025-89 | A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BID FROM MERRELL BROS, INC. FOR WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SERVICES UNDER BID NO. 2025-20; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT AND PAYMENT THEREFOR; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Expenditure $600,000 / year | The current budget of $250,000 / year will be exceeded and a budget amendment will be necessary to accommodate the increased cost of disposal of the bio solids required. |
| 2025-90 | A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF ATLANTIC PIPE SERVICES, LLC REGARDING A SANITARY SEWER INFLOW & INFILTRATION SURVEY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT AND PAYMENT THEREFOR; REJECTING ALL OTHER PROPOSALS; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Expenditure $393,275.65 | will require a budget amendment if the award is approved |
| Intent to Bid – CDBG Central Park Trail Expenditure $410,000 | A budget amendment will be necessary should this item be approved HAS ALREADY BEEN PLACED ON THE CITY CALENDAR FOR PRE-BID | |
| Intent to Bid – Laboratory Testing Services Estimated Expenditure $70,000 | provides for testing that is beyond the capabilities of City staff as well as providing redundancy and backup to the City’s testing abilities | |
| Intent to Bid – Airfield Pavement Rejuvenation and Remarking Project Expenditure $786,608 | The improved markings and pavement conditions will serve as an operational safety enhancement HAS ALREADY BEEN PLACED ON THE CITY CALENDAR FOR PRE-BID | |
| 2025 Floodplain Management Annual Progress Report | ||
| 2025-18 | AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17-5, RESERVED, OF CHAPTER 17, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TITLED, PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC SPACES; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING) | Does not address hours in which they will enforce |
PLEASE VOICE ANY OF YOUR CONCERNS
| Name | Title | Phone # | |
| Jason Leslie | Ormond Beach Mayor | 386-262-6531 | jason.leslie@ormondbeach.org |
| Lori Tolland | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 1, Deputy Mayor | 386-290-3038 | lori.tolland@ormondbeach.org |
| Travis Sargent | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 2 | 386-481-0567 | travis.sargent@ormondbeach.org |
| Kristin Deaton | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 3 | 386-882-5230 | kristin.deaton@ormondbeach.org |
| Harold Briley | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 4 | 386-566-2961 | harold.briley@ormondbeach.org |
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
My task, which I am trying to achieve is, by the power of the written word, to make you hear, to make you feel–it is, before all, to make you see.
Joseph Conrad
On Friday, May 2, 2025 at 09:35:47 PM EDT, Jennifer Bright <jennifer_lee_62@yahoo.com> wrote:
Travis
Here is a question and concern from the 5/6/25 agenda. I have given the agenda item followed by concern. As you stated in the 1/21/25 commission meeting you would be happy to meet in person to discuss issues and concerns. I am STILL waiting for a response as to when and where are most convenient for you to meet to address my concerns. It has been THREE months and have not received any reply.
7A. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-86: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF VOLUSIA UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SANCHEZ PARK; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS INCIDENTAL THERETO, INCLUDING ANY CONTRACT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AWARD; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Who will be responsible for the cost if the funded activities are NOT reimbursed from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) via Volusia County?
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
Democracy, if it is reasonable, limits itself to giving everyone an equal opportunity to compete and to obtain. — Napoleon Bonaparte
5/1/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Ormond Beach Patriots,
Final Goal Setting Workshop is May 6th at 5:30 pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach REMEMBER– The only way to find out what is going on in a workshop is to attend. There is no audio posted to the website and minutes can be months in arrears. (still waiting on the minutes from the first goal setting. I guess if we are lucky, we will see something posted after they pass what they want! Why would they want the citizens to know what is going on ahead of time?
FYI – The Public Records request submitted on 3/14/25 requesting the PowerPoint presentation from the First Goal Setting Workshop on March 12 & 13, was received on April 30th, but the city is requiring payment at an estimated cost of $121.19. for the rest of the documentation. Which they can do by FL law. via the Open Finance – Ormond Beach the only invoice data for Strategic Government Resources (SGR) is from 2022 and it was for job ad Interesting….Did find the some of what the city spent $2,966.08 at Publix, Panera, Starbucks and The Grind. That was just for this workshop!
I FEEL SLIDE 237 OF THE POWER POINT SAYS IT ALL
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
Democracy, if it is reasonable, limits itself to giving everyone an equal opportunity to compete and to obtain. — Napoleon Bonaparte
4/30/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Patriots,
Volusia County Council meeting is May 6 at 9 am Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLandThe agenda is attached for your review. The 3052 page Agenda Packet is available at Volusia County Agenda Minutes, much too large to send. Below are the questions I asked the Zone 4 councilman and notes on some of the individual agenda items. If you have any questions or concerns please let your Council know
| Name | Title | Phone # | |
| Jeffrey S Brower | Volusia County – County Chair | (386) 736-5920 | jbrower@volusia.org |
| Jake Johansson | Volusia County – At-Large Representative | (386) 736-5920 | jjohansson@volusia.org |
| Don Dempsey | Volusia County – District 1 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | ddempsey@volusia.org |
| Matt Reinhart | Volusia County – District 2 Representative, Vice Chair | (386) 736-5920 | mreinhart@volusia.org |
| Danny Robins | Volusia County – District 3 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | drobins@volusia.org |
| Troy Kent | Volusia County – District 4 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | tkent@volusia.org |
| David Santiago | Volusia County – District 5 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | dsantiago@volusia.org |
| Agenda | DEPARTMENTS | DIVISIONS | ITEM | FILE | Description | Action Types | City | NOTES / **Sent to Councilman |
| CONSENT | AVIATION AND ECONOMIC RESOURCE | Airport Services | A | 12637 | Budget Resolution – Accept and ratify the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) grant amendment #1 at Daytona Beach International Airport for “Construct Runway 25R Runway Safety Area (RSA)” FM 4440784-2 and approve attached budget resolution. Revenue: $23,964 [$11,982 from grant funds; $11,982 Airport fund] | Budget | Daytona Beach | August 6, 2024, the Council awarded a contract for Airport Runway in the amount of $5,995,555. April 15, 2025 council meeting approved a Modification Order (MO) due to an unforeseen condition at a cost of $239,631. |
| CONSENT | AVIATION AND ECONOMIC RESOURCE | Airport Services | B | 12547 | Amendment #1 to FDOT Grant for Daytona Beach International Airport Security System Construction (FM 447352-2) for a time extension. | Daytona Airport | Daytona Beach | **Contractor issues with their subcontractors and the design engineer plans Should have been complete 6/1/2025 If approved the extension is to 2/1/2026 What are the financial implications? |
| CONSENT | AVIATION AND ECONOMIC RESOURCE | Airport Services | C | 12548 | Amendment #1 to FDOT Grant for Daytona Beach International Airport Security System Construction (FM 447352-3) for a time extension. | Daytona Airport | Daytona Beach | ** Should have been completed 6/1/2025 If approved the extension is to 2/1/2026 Why can’t the contractor finish on time? The reason not listed in agenda detail. What are the financial implications? |
| CONSENT | AVIATION AND ECONOMIC RESOURCE | Airport Services | D | 12551 | Amendment #3 to FDOT Grant for Daytona Beach International Airport Parking Lot Improvements (FM 436051-2) for a time extension | Daytona Airport | Daytona Beach | ** Should have been completed 6/1/2025 If approved the extension is to 2/1/2026 Why can’t the contractor finish on time? The reason not listed in agenda detail. What are the financial implications? |
| CONSENT | BUSINESS SERVICES | Facility Management | E | 12634 | Approval of modification order for performance contracting agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. 22-SQ-44KW, Energy and Utility Investment Grade Audit. Expenditure: $652,135 | Ocean Center | Daytona Beach | Staff is requesting approval of the attached amendment and budget resolution to the performance contract agreement that expands the scope of work at the Ocean Center |
| CONSENT | BUSINESS SERVICES | Transit Services | G | 12628 | Approval of budget resolution of funds awarded from the FFY23 Federal Transit Administration, Section 5307 set aside capital assistance grant program. Revenue: $550,000 | Grant | The match of the non-Federal share (20%) will come from the FDOT toll revenue credits in the amount of $137,500. The funds will be used for the rehab and renovation of the west maintenance facility bus wash; retrofit of an existing bus for a mobile outreach and emergency command center. GRANTS ARE NOT FREE MONEY | |
| CONSENT | BUSINESS SERVICES | Transit Services | H | 12540 | Renewal of agreements with Community Connections Transportations, Inc. and Kings Transportation Group, Inc., for accessible taxicab services, RSQ 21-SQ-187TF. Expenditure: $300,000 | Transit Services | For accessible taxicab services! | |
| CONSENT | BUSINESS SERVICES | Transit Services | I | 12625 | Approval of budget resolution of funds awarded from the FFY23 and FFY 24 Federal Transit Administration, Section 5339 Small Urbanized Area capital grant program. Revenue: $554,267 [from FTA grant funds] | Grant | The match of the non-Federal share (20%) will come from the FDOT toll revenue credits in the amount of $138,566. The funds will be used for the rehab and renovation of the west maintenance facility offices, bathrooms and breakroom; replacement of office equipment and furniture; miscellaneous shop tools and implements; It network upgrades; and replacement of six support vehicles. GRANTS ARE NOT FREE MONEY | |
| CONSENT | BUSINESS SERVICES | Transit Services | J | 12626 | Approval of budget resolution of funds awarded from FFY24 Federal Transit Administration Section 5339 Large Urbanized Capital Assistance program. Revenue: $626,769 [from FTA grant funds] | Grant | The match of the non-Federal share (20%) will come from the FDOT toll revenue credits in the amount of $156,692. The funds will be used for the Transfer Plaza breakroom and bathroom rehab; IT server network upgrades; new above ground fuel tanks project; misc support equipment (computers, printers, scanners). GRANTS ARE NOT FREE MONEY | |
| CONSENT | COMMUNITY SERVICES | Community Assistance | K | 12576 | Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Administrative Plan Revisions to comply with Federal requirements. | Public Assistance | ***The County receives approximately $1.8 million annually in funding from HUD for the implementation of this program. Where does the county plan to get the funding if these grants are cancelled like the BRIC grants that were cancelled are? | |
| CONSENT | COMMUNITY SERVICES | Resource Stewardship | L | 12523 | Requesting approval of Volusia Forever recommended process and property evaluation criteria changes. | Volusia Forever | The proposed revisions streamline the application process by replacing “nominations” with “applications” . Is this so Projects like the motocross park can get approved with fewer issues? | |
| CONSENT | COMMUNITY SERVICES | Resource Stewardship | M | 12640 | Approval of a memorandum of agreement with FDACS for a joint purchase with Volusia Forever, and approval of the agricultural conservation easement for the 989-acre Double Eagle property. Expenditure: $1,407,000 | Volusia Forever | NON-traditional conservation approach, this agreement specifically allows for continued low impact agricultural operations with flexibility to adapt farming practices as markets change. This grant of Easement over the Property shall be perpetual. It is an easement in gross, runs with the land, and is enforceable by Grantee against Grantor, Grantor’s personal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns, lessees, agents, guests, and licensees. THIS IS A PRIVATE PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP, WHERE THE PUBLIC PAYS AND THE PRIVATE BENEFITS | |
| CONSENT | EMERGENCY SERVICES | Emergency Management | N | 12659 | Contract task assignment to OCI Associates, Inc. for professional communication systems engineering services, 21-SQ-02LL, PC4053, TA4. Expenditure: $172,500 | Emergency Operations Center | This task assignment will provide modernization, maintenance, and repair of visual conferencing, and sound equipment at the Volusia County Emergency Operations Center | |
| CONSENT | FINANCE | Information Technology | O | Use of Sourcewell contract and approval of enterprise agreement for Microsoft software and services. Expenditure: $998,023 | AGENDA ITEM TO FOLLOW. | |||
| CONSENT | INTERNAL AUDITOR | Internal Auditor | P | 12590 | Selection of Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC; CRI Advisors, LLC; Plante & Moran, PLLC; Securance, LLC; and Talson International LLC to provide Co-Sourcing Internal Audit Services, 25-SQ-18JD. | Audit Services | 1. Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC 2. CRI Advisors, LLC 3. Plante & Moran, PLLC 4. Securance, LLC 5. Talson International LLC Copies of the contracts in agenda packet 1214 pages. Authorization for services shall be by written task assignment. The work and dollar amount for each assignment will be negotiated on an as needed basis in accordance with the county approved budget. | |
| CONSENT | LEADERSHIP | Human Resources | R | 12630 | Settlement of Liability Case: Malik Hinson v. County of Volusia, Case No.: 6:23-cv-2394-JSS-LHP. Settlement amount: $0 | Settlement | Malik Hinson filed suit against the County alleging deliberate indifference to his medical needs | |
| CONSENT | OCEAN CENTER | Administration | T | 12596 | Approval of updated Ocean Center Booking Policy. | Ocean Center | Daytona Beach | Key updates include: • Rate Structure Clarification – Rental rates will be based on the executed contract date, providing consistency and transparency in pricing. • Priority Use of Exhibit-Friendly Spaces |
| CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Engineering and Construction | U | 12584 | Granting of a Utility Easement to Duke Energy, LLC at Fire Station #42 (DeLand area) Council District 3. | Easements | Duke Energy, LLC, is requesting a utility easement adjacent to Kepler Road. | |
| CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Engineering and Construction | V | 12623 | Contract with Wharton-Smith, Inc., for the construction management/general contracting for the Port Orange Library Additions/Alterations, 24-SQ-186SR, C1997, Part A. Council District 2 Expenditure: $112,999 | Library | Port Orange | The construction project is divided into two parts. Part A involves a contract for preconstruction services including coordination with the architect/engineer for the design of the improvements, bidding and development of a guaranteed maximum price (GMP). Part B involves a contract for the actual construction phase after a GMP is negotiated based on competitive bids. THIS IS FOR PART A ONLY |
| CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Mosquito Control | W | 12619 | Approval of Contract with HBM Architects, LLC, for the architectural/engineering design for the Port Orange Library Additions/Alterations, 24-SQ-185SR. Council District 2 Expenditure not to exceed: $1,175,350 | Library | Port Orange | This is for architectural/engineering design ONLY |
| CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Mosquito Control | X | 12632 | Amendment to ground lease agreement with City of New Smyrna Beach for Mosquito Control. Annual expenditure: $133,224 | Lease | New Smyrna Beach | The additional acreage is needed for construction of a new mosquito control facility. The new rate of $11,102.00 per month is based on 12% of the current appraised value of the land. FAA requires that airport property is leased for fair market value. |
| CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Road and Bridge | y | 12645 | Natural Resources Conservation Services cooperative agreement for emergency watershed protection measures. Revenue: $687,885 | Utilities | Ormond Beach New Smyrna Beach Port Orange | Mosquito Control open channels A-14 in Ormond Beach, B-19 in Port Orange, and C-36 in New Smyrna Beach. Budget Resolution |
| CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Water Resources and Utilities | z | 12614 | Contract task assignment with Mead & Hunt, Inc., for the Lakes of Pine Run Utility Improvements, 20-SQ-176IF, PC4044, TA35. Expenditure not to exceed: $156,478 | Utilities | For the design, permitting, bidding, and construction phase services for utility improvements along Pine Tree Drive to serve both the Lakes of Pine Run condominium complex and Lakes of Pine Run single family residential community. | |
| CONSENT | PUBLIC WORKS | Water Resources and Utilities | AA | 12445 | Lease Agreement Between County of Volusia and City of DeBary, for Southwest Service Area Water Storage and Pumping Facilities. Expenditure: $1 | Lease | DeBary | DeBary will lease to the County about 2.5 acres Meanwhile the County is currently designing and permitting the storage tank facilities and expects to be under construction before the end of this calendar year. The proposed lease agreement provides for a lease term of 30 years at $1.00 per year with an option to extend for an additional 20 years upon mutual consent. |
| PUBLIC HEARINGS | 3 | 12654 | Ordinance 2025-11, amending Section 14-42, classification of dogs as dangerous to include minimum insurance coverage requirements, amending provisions regarding statement by landlord of a dangerous dog owner, and providing penalties. | Animal | County to dictate insurance requirements for owners of dangerous dogs to reflect a $100,000 minimum insurance requirement. The City of Ormond Beach, for example, has a $100,000 insurance requirement. Y’all have to wonder why your insurance rates are so high. | |||
| PUBLIC HEARINGS | 5 | 12653 | Adoption Hearing – Ordinance 2025-02 – Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element Amendment to implement a voluntary Low-Impact Development and Green Stormwater Infrastructure program (CPA-25-001). | SMART GROWTH INITIATIVE/Comprehensive Plan Amendment | add language to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element to create a flexible, voluntary process for implementing LID and GSI with incentives. The Comprehensive Plan will be revised to expand where conservation subdivisions are allowed to include urban areas, provide specifications on density and intensity bonuses, and add definitions for “Base Yield”, “Low Impact Development”, and “Green Infrastructure”. The ordinance also clarifies which land uses are designated as “urban” and which are “rural.” | |||
| OTHER BUSINESS | 6 | 12522 | Agreement with RAPT Dev, USA, Inc. for transit operations and maintenance contractor, RFP 25-P-27AK. Expenditure: $22,913,129 ($2,375,000 from fares; $14,899,000 from grants; $5,639,129 from general fund; see last attachment for further details) | Transit Services | The solicitation sought a partner (Contractor) to help the county achieve the following goals: 1. modernization of services 2. technology upgrades 3. performance requirements to maintain on time performance and customer satisfaction 4. efficiencies and cost savings | |||
| OTHER BUSINESS | 7 | 12650 | Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery – Action Plan – Hurricane Milton. | Public Assistance | Transform386 will create projects and programs that address the unmet needs of Volusia County low-to moderate- income persons following Hurricane Ian. Transform386 must meet requirements set by HUD : Benefit people from low to moderate economic resources. Assist in the prevention or elimination of slum or blight. In addition, 70 % of funds must be used to benefit low- to moderate- income persons and 15 % of funds must be used for mitigation related activities. Generally, programs fall into the following categories: housing, infrastructure, economic revitalization, and mitigation. Highlights of the Milton Action Plan: $100 million is allocated for infrastructure, mitigation and buyout in this action plan. Housing: The unmet needs assessment outlined a need of 40% ($248 million) for housing of over $714 million in total unmet needs. The plan allocates 30% of the total available funding or $40,163,500 – $20 million of which will be dedicated to a buyout program. Otherwise known as a government land grab | |||
| OTHER BUSINESS | 8 | 12627 | Property Insurance Renewal with an excess of 2% savings. Expenditure: $5,778,556 | Insurance | County’s insurance broker, Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc., | |||
| PUBLIC HEARINGS | 9 | 12636 | Ordinance 2025-13 – Reducing accessory sheds and fence permitting requirements (Case O-25-005). | eliminate the requirement for a building permit for sheds that are 480 square feet or less, and eliminate the requirement for a residential fence permit, except in cases where the fence functions as a pool safety barricade | ||||
| PUBLIC HEARINGS | 12 | 12600 | Ordinance 2025-01 – Affordable Housing Zoning Ordinance (Case O-24-002) to amend the Zoning Code to implement the Comprehensive Plan’s affordable housing initiatives. | (Re)Zoning/Comprehensive Plan Amendment | Key provisions include deferring impact fees, waiving various permit and application fees, offering density bonuses, and granting expedited review for certified affordable housing projects. These measures aim to lower barriers, reduce costs, and encourage development of both rental and ownership housing targeted to very low-, low-, and moderate-income families. | |||
| OTHER BUSINESS | 13 | 12610 | Right of Way License Agreement with Maa Shantoshi, LLC for the University Boulevard Beach Approach in the City of Daytona Beach. Council District 2. | Lease | Daytona Beach | **This Right of Way License Agreement will allow the Townplace Suites hotel on the northside of the University Boulevard Beach Ramp to sign and utilize 10 parking spaces specifically for hotel guests within the County’s right of way. The Developer wins again! | ||
| OTHER BUSINESS | 14 | 12483 | Contract with JBI Contractors, LLC, for the University Boulevard beach ramp improvements, 25-B-41IF, C2014. Expenditure: $303,576 | Coastal | Daytona Beach | **This project includes the reconstruction of the University Blvd Beach Ramp located in Daytona Beach. It will include new hardscape, landscaping, utilities, upland shower improvements, and pedestrian improvements for 10 public parking spaces (9 Standard + 1 ADA accessible). These are the 10 parking spaces we are giving the developer above! | ||
| OTHER BUSINESS | 15 | 12597 | Ocean Center Monthly Parking Rate Increase and Ocean Walk Shoppes Request for Reduced Parking. Estimated loss $48,000 | Ocean Center | Daytona Beach | Ocean Center seeking implementation of a reduced $5 parking rate for customers of the Ocean Walk Shoppes (OWS), and seeking approval to increase the monthly parking rate from $60 to $75. This will hurt the residents and benefit the tourists . | ||
| OTHER BUSINESS | 17 | 12648 | Charter review commission. | The Charter requires the appointment of a charter review commission at least once every ten years to review the Charter and ordinances of the County. |
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
www.repcoba.com“The only way to deal with injustice is to be louder than it.” – Malala Yousafzai
———- Forwarded message ———
From: Jennifer Bright <jbright2341@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Apr 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Subject: May 6th agenda questions and concerns
To: Troy Kent <tkent@volusia.org>
Troy,
listed below a few questions and concerns on a few things. Could you please let me know if it would be better to meet in person otherwise I look forward to your response.
Items B, C, & D – Does the county have penalties if the contract is not finished on time? If not the county should be placing the language in the contracts
Item B
FILE NUMBER 12547
Amendment #1 to FDOT Grant for Daytona Beach International Airport Security System Construction (FM 447352-2) for a time extension.
Contractor issues with their subcontractors and the design engineer plans Should have been complete 6/1/2025 If approved the extension is to 2/1/2026
What are the financial implications due to the 8 month extension?
Item C
FILE NUMBER 12548
Amendment #1 to FDOT Grant for Daytona Beach International Airport Security System Construction (FM 447352-3) for a time extension.
Should have been completed 6/1/2025 If approved the extension is to 2/1/2026
Why can’t the contractor finish on time? The reason is not listed in agenda detail.
What are the financial implications due to the 8 month extension?
Item D
FILE NUMBER 12551
Amendment #3 to FDOT Grant for Daytona Beach International Airport Parking Lot Improvements (FM 436051-2) for a time extension.
This time extension is requested due to a change in contractors, which has caused a delay in construction. Should have been completed 6/1/2025 If approved the extension is to 2/1/2026
What are the financial implications due to the 8 month extension?
Item K
FILE NUMBER 12576
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Administrative Plan Revisions to comply with Federal requirements.
The County receives approximately $1.8 million annually in funding from HUD for the implementation of this program. Where does the county plan to get the funding if these grants are cancelled like the BRIC grants that were cancelled?
Item 13 & 14 we are giving a Private Business 10 new prime parking spaces for a fee on county right of way, and the county is going to build them. Does the County work for the Developer?
Item 13or
FILE NUMBER 12610
Right of Way License Agreement with Maa Shantoshi, LLC for the University Boulevard Beach Approach in the City of Daytona Beach. Council District 2.
This Right of Way License Agreement will allow the Townplace Suites hotel on the north side of the University Boulevard Beach Ramp to sign and utilize 10 parking spaces specifically for hotel guests within the County’s right of way.
Item 14
FILE NUMBER 12483
Contract with JBI Contractors, LLC, for the University Boulevard beach ramp improvements, 25-B-41IF, C2014.
Expenditure: $303,576
This project includes the reconstruction of the University Blvd Beach Ramp located in Daytona Beach. It will include new hardscape, landscaping, utilities, upland shower improvements, and pedestrian improvements for 10 public parking spaces (9 Standard + 1 ADA accessible).
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
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AUTHOR: JENIFER BRIGHT
Patriots
Week in the NewsApr 21 – 27, 2025
Ashley Moody:
U.S. politician makes huge semiconductor stock bet
Cory Mills CD 7:
Syria: Trump Ally Cory Mills Holds Talks With Al-Sharaa on Sanctions, Israel – Bloomberg Mills travelled to Damascus last week on an unofficial fact-finding mission organized by a group of influential Syrian-Americans, Mills told Bloomberg by phone. Who does he think he is, his job is to work for us HERE. Last time I checked Mills was not the secretary of state, THIS IS NOT HIS JOB
Syrian FM urges UN to pressure Israel to withdraw | Israel National News
Bill Partington FL House 28:
Senate floor advances bills targeting swatting, trespassing at large scale ticketed events, more
As expected by opponents, Florida decoupling passes in House
Volusia County:
Avelo is ending flights from Daytona airport to these destinations Going back to Jan 2023 Volusia County has given Avelo Airlines $1.45 million dollars.
Ormond Beach:
Watershed analyses and Transform 386: Ormo nd Beach outlines paths to address flooding issues | Observer Local News | Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer The following day the PowerPoint the city used for this workshop was requested on 4/16/2025. Still NO RESPONSE!
Ormond Beach Commissioners push for local preference in city health insurance bid | Observer Local News | Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer Sargent and Tolland both recused themselves from voting on the item but not , citing conflicts of interest. Sargent, and Deaton, also felt it was important to give preference to local companies. Deaton requested that the phrase “geographic” be changed to be “Florida municipalities.”
Ormond Beach Commissioners push for local preference in city health insurance bid | Observer Local News | Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer Sargent and Tolland both recused themselves from voting on the item, citing conflicts of interest, did not keep them from trying to influence the rest of the commission. Sargent, and Deaton, felt it was important to give preference to local companies. The city is spending OUR money, and they should find the BEST for the LOWEST COST. Follow the Money!
| Candidate | Contributor/Vendor | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Grand Total |
| Briley, Harold | Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | |
| Corporate Synergies Group, Inc – DBA Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | ||
| Alan S Florez – Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| Christopher Tolland – Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $500 | $500 | |||
| Charles H Lydecker – Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | ||
| Briley, Harold-Total | $4,500 | $0 | $4,000 | $8,500 | |
| Deaton, Kristin | Amber Sipos | $200 | $200 | ||
| Timothy Thomas | $500 | $500 | |||
| Alan S Florez – Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| Christopher Tolland – Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| Abbie Teague – Brown & Brown | $250 | $250 | |||
| J Hyatt Brown – Brown & Brown | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| Steve Farmer – Brown & Brown | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| Ty Larsen – Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deaton, Kristin Total | $0 | $3,450 | $1,750 | $5,200 | |
| Sargent, Travis | Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Michael Mort | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| Corporate Synergies Group, Inc – DBA Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | ||
| Alan S Florez – Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $500 | $500 | |||
| Christopher Tolland – Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | ||
| Charles H Lydecker – Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| The L. Warner Companies, Inc. | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| Sargent, Travis-Total | $5,000 | $0 | $4,000 | $9,000 | |
| Tolland, Lori | Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| John M Tolland | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| Living LIfe With Purpose | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| Living With A Person | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| Michael Randall | $250 | $250 | |||
| Richard S Graham | $250 | $250 | |||
| Alan S Florez – Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | ||
| Christopher Tolland – Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | ||
| Charles H Lydecker – Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | ||
| J Hyatt Brown -Brown & Brown | $500 | $500 | |||
| Corporate Synergies Group, Inc – DBA Foundation Risk Partners, Corp | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| Tolland, Lori-Total | $8,000 | $0 | $5,000 | $13,000 | |
| Grand Total | $17,500 | $3,450 | $14,750 | $35,700 |
Volusia County School District:
Volusia County Schools gears program for home, online students | News | hometownnewsvolusia.com In Volusia, 2.56% of students are homeschooled, according to a 2022-23 annual report on Home Education in Florida. So the School District in the RED $25 million, and their answer if to offer homeschooling. Don’t they realize THEY are the reason folks choose homeschool.
Volusia will consider buying land DeBary says can’t be used for school Government at all levels is grabbing up the land. All is to end PRIVATE PROPERTY Ownership. School board member Donna Brosemer said she was told by a district official that Volusia County Schools has an option to buy that expires on May 2. If the district does not purchase the land, it will be required to pay $300,000 to Building Tomorrow’s Schools. This could become the second parcel Volusia County Schools bought in DeBary for a future school that might not fit the bill.
Volusia County School Board Faces Backlash Over $8 Million DeBary Land
Florida:
Florida Senate set to block proposal lowering long-gun purchase age – CBS Miami The House on March 26 voted 78-34 to repeal the law that increased the minimum age for long-gun purchases to 21. If the Senate does not take up the bill, this would be the third year in a row that the House has approved such measures with the Senate not passing them.
USA:
Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze | The Epoch Times I think the bigger concern is WHY the government is giving Harvard, a private ivy league school, money to begin with!
Rubio Announces Sweeping Reorganization of State Department | The Epoch Times
FEMA cancels $750 million disaster protection grant program | Stormwater Solutions FEMA stated in a memo in early April 2025 that the agency will not allocate the planned $750 million for Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grants. How much will the taxpayers of Volusia County and the cites be out since agendas are passed and work done with the expentation of being reimbursed via FEMA
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly Introduces New “Assault Weapons” Ban – National Association for Gun Rights
Misc:
The Black Pope is Dead – by Robert Valenta – RINO Hunters
Bill Gates Funds ‘SLIM’ Microneedle Tech That Self-Assembles Inside the Body This is some scary stuff
Barker’s View for April 25, 2025 ‹ Barker’s View ‹ Reader — WordPress.com
Watch UNearthing the CO2 Pipeline – Stand Your Ground Studios
Totalitarian Novels | Hillsdale College Online Courses This was an excellent course.
Upcoming Webinars! April & May 2025 Free until May 30 Don’t miss the opportunity to see.
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin
4/27/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Patriots
Ormond Beach City Council– A new workbook for Fiscal Year 2025 has been created to reflect Nov 6th forward. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of Apr 26th the Minutes are through 4/1/2025.
Final Goal Setting Workshop is May 6th at 5:30 pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach REMEMBER- The only way to find out what is going on in a workshop is to attend. There is no audio posted to the website and minutes can be months in arrears. (still waiting on the minutes from the first goal setting, public art, and the stormwater workshops)
FYI – The Public Records request submitted on 3/14/25 requesting the powerpoint presentation from the First Goal Setting Workshop on March 12 & 13, is still outstanding.
City Council Meeting is May 6th at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – Apr 15 2025. The 2024/2025 action reports through 4/15/2025 and the minutes are through 3/18/2025.
Volusia County Council meeting is May 6 at 9 am Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLandYou can also view the live stream the meeting or watch previous meetings from County Council Meeting Information
Excel files have sponsered legislation and voting records data for:
Rick Scott US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Nov 1, 2023 – Apr 10, 2025. NO NEW VOTES SINCE APRIL 10TH
Ashley Moody US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of her voting record Jan 22, 2025 – Apr 10, 2025 NO NEW VOTES SINCE APRIL 10TH
Randy Fine US Congress District 6 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Apr 2, 2025 – Apr 10, 2025 NO NEW VOTES SINCE APRIL 10TH
Cory Mills US Congress District 7 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Apr 12, 2024 – Apr 10, 2025 NO NEW VOTES SINCE APRIL 10TH
Thomas Leek FL State Senator District 7 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Feb 11 2025 – Apr 24, 2025.
Tom Wright FL State Senator District 8 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 28 2025 – Apr 24, 2025.
Bill Partington FL House District 28 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 27 2025 – Apr 25, 2025.
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Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
4/19/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Patriots
Ormond Beach City Council– A new workbook for Fiscal Year 2025 has been created to reflect Nov 6th forward. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of Apr 20th the Minutes are through 4/1/2025.
FYI – At the 7pm 4/15/25 city council meeting there was an agenda item to approve an Intent to Bid – CDBG Division Avenue North Side Sidewalk ImprovementsAt 1:37 pm at 4/15/25 PRIOR to the council meeting the city scheduled and released notification of the pre-bid meeting for the above agenda item. It is now obvious that the bureaucrats do what they want and OUR city commission is NOT in control, but to rubber stamp their spending.
Final Goal Setting Workshop is May 6th at 5:30 pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach REMEMBER- The only way to find out what is going on in a workshop is to attend. There is no audio posted to the website and minutes can be months in arrears. (still waiting on the minutes from the first goal setting, public art, and the stormwater workshops)
FYI – The Public Records request submitted on 3/14/25 requesting the powerpoint presentation from the First Goal Setting Workshop on March 12 & 13, is still outstanding.
City Council Meeting is May 6th at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – Apr 15 2025. The 2024/2025 action reports through 4/1/2025 and the minutes are through 3/18/2025.
Volusia County Council meeting is May 6 at 9 am Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLandYou can also view the live stream the meeting or watch previous meetings from County Council Meeting Information
Excel files have sponsered legislation and voting records data for:
Rick Scott US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Nov 1, 2023 – Apr 10, 2025. NO NEW VOTES THIS WEEK
Ashley Moody US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of her voting record Jan 22, 2025 – Apr 10, 2025 NO NEW VOTES THIS WEEK
Randy Fine US Congress District 6 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Apr 2, 2025 – Apr 10, 2025 NO NEW VOTES THIS WEEK
Cory Mills US Congress District 7 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Apr 12, 2024 – Apr 10, 2025 NO NEW VOTES THIS WEEK
Thomas Leek FL State Senator District 7 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Feb 11 2025 – Apr 17, 2025.
Tom Wright FL State Senator District 8 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 28 2025 – Apr 17, 2025.
Bill Partington FL House District 28 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 27 2025 – Apr 16, 2025.
Federal Highlights:
Regulation Cancellations Going to the President Next
- S.J.Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications” passed 219-211
- S.J.Res. 18: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions” passed 217-211
- H.J.Res. 20: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters” passed 53-44
Bills Passed in the House
- H.R. 1228: Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act passed 424-0
- H.R. 1039: Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act passed 412-0
- H.R. 586: Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act passed 411-0
- H.R. 1526: NORRA of 2025, which would limit judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions, passed 219-213
- H.R. 22: SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections, passed 220-208. This bill, which is based on the false belief that non-citizens commonly vote, will make it harder or even impossible for millions of citizens to register to vote if they don’t have or can’t get the correct documentation.
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
Politics affects community life—our towns, our cities, our states and our country. Churches filled with Christians have a right to be concerned about where politics takes our nation.- Billy Graham
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4/14/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Ormond Beach City Council – A new workbook for Fiscal Year 2025 has been created to reflect Nov 6th forward. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of Apr 13th the Minutes are through 3/4/2025.City Council Stormwater Workshop is April 15th at 5:30 pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach REMEMBER- The only way to find out what is going on in a workshop is to attend. There is no audio posted to the website and minutes can be months in arrears. ( still waiting on the minutes from the goal setting and public art workshop )
City Council Meeting is April 15th at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
The big concerns are: 2025-16 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-300, METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION, OF DIVISION 3, PURCHASING, OF ARTICLE IX, FINANCIAL MATTERS, OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY AMENDING THE PURCHASING THRESHOLD FOR FORMAL BIDDING AND APPROVAL; AND AMENDING SECTION 2- 313, PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, OF DIVISION 4, RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, OF ARTICLE IX, FINANCIAL MATTERS, OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY INCREASING THE CLAIMS COMMITTEE AUTHORIZATION LIMIT TO SETTLE CLAIMS; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
It is imperative that the $25,000 cap NOT be raised to $75,000 Please reach out to your commissioner, the mayor, and / or attend the meeting. The successful fiscal management and wellbeing of Ormond Beach depends on it.
2025-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH IN ITS ENTIRETY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES; ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2045, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN ADMINISTRATION, FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT, UTILITIES ELEMENT, CONSERVATION ELEMENT, COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, HOUSING ELEMENT, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT, CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES ELEMENT, PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES ELEMENT, AND PROPERTY RIGHTS ELEMENT, AND ALL ASSOCIATED MAPS AND FIGURES; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF COPIES OF THE NOTICE AND AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE REVIEWING AGENCIES, THE VOLUSIA GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, THE COUNTY OF VOLUSIA, AND ANY OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REQUESTING A COPY; PROVIDING PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
If you want to see more high density growth, more traffic, less parking, more government overreach and higher taxes to pay for it all, This is the Comprehensive Plan for you. If not, reach out to your commissioner, the mayor, and / or attend the meeting and voice your concern. Let the city know, suggest that the city only put into the comprehensive plan the bare minimum that is legally required. To change anything in the comprehensive plan it must go through the county and the state. Ormond Beach should controled its own destiny NOT the county or the state.
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – Apr 15 2025. The 2024/2025 action report and minutes are through 3/18/2025.
Volusia County Council meeting is Apr 15 at 4pm Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLand You can also view the live stream the meeting or watch previous meetings from County Council Meeting Information
The Volusia County Council will dig into the county’s zoning, permitting and other development regulations at a public workshop on Tuesday.
The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. July 23 in County Council chambers at county headquarters at 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
“Week in the News” has the links to articles for the week ending Apr 13th on: Rick Scott, Ashley Moody, Randy Fine, Cory Mills, Tom Leek, Volusia County, Volusia County School District, City of Ormond Beach, Florida, USA, and Misc
Excel files have sponsered legislation and voting records data for:
Rick Scott US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Nov 1, 2023 – Apr 10, 2025.
Ashley Moody US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of her voting record Jan 22, 2025 – Apr 10, 2025
Randy Fine US Congress District 6 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Apr 2, 2025 – Apr 10, 2025
Cory Mills US Congress District 7 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Apr 12, 2024 – Apr 10, 2025.
Thomas Leek FL State Senator District 7 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Feb 11 2025 – Apr 10, 2025.
Tom Wright FL State Senator District 8 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 28 2025 – Apr 10, 2025.
Bill Partington FL House District 28 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 27 2025 – Apr 10, 2025.
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” —John F. Kennedy
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4/12/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
City Council Stormwater Workshop is April 15that 5:30 pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond BeachCity Council Meeting is April 15th at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
For the 5:30 Stormwater workshop the agenda packet attached.
Per the agenda packet ” This workshop will present an overview of stormwater to the City Commission, including the City’s policies related to stormwater management and the actions taken to meet City goals.” The overview that they will be going over is not included in the packet.
Remember the city will NOT post the audio of this meeting; it can only be requested via FOIA. So if you want to hear what is going on before it is too late you must attend, hopefully the microphones will be used! Still waiting on the Goal setting Workshop ( March 12 & 13) and the Public Art Workshop ( April 1) minutes. If I were to guess the minutes for any of the workshops will not be posted until after the items are approved.
For the 7 pm Regular CommissionMeeting the agenda packet is only 2207 pages, the city has outdone itself 🙂 The file is too large to send but here is the link https://ormondbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2533/files/agenda/3668
The big concerns are: 2025-16 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-300, METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION, OF DIVISION 3, PURCHASING, OF ARTICLE IX, FINANCIAL MATTERS, OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY AMENDING THE PURCHASING THRESHOLD FOR FORMAL BIDDING AND APPROVAL; AND AMENDING SECTION 2- 313, PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, OF DIVISION 4, RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, OF ARTICLE IX, FINANCIAL MATTERS, OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY INCREASING THE CLAIMS COMMITTEE AUTHORIZATION LIMIT TO SETTLE CLAIMS; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE
It is imperative that the $25,000 cap NOT be raised to $75,000 Please reach out to your commissioner, the mayor, and / or attend the meeting. The successful fiscal management and wellbeing of Ormond Beach depends on it.
2025-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH IN ITS ENTIRETY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES; ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2045, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN ADMINISTRATION, FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT, UTILITIES ELEMENT, CONSERVATION ELEMENT, COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, HOUSING ELEMENT, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT, CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES ELEMENT, PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES ELEMENT, AND PROPERTY RIGHTS ELEMENT, AND ALL ASSOCIATED MAPS AND FIGURES; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF COPIES OF THE NOTICE AND AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE REVIEWING AGENCIES, THE VOLUSIA GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, THE COUNTY OF VOLUSIA, AND ANY OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REQUESTING A COPY; PROVIDING PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
If you want to see more high density growth, more traffic, less parking, more government overreach and higher taxes to pay for it all, This is the Comprehensive Plan for you. If not, reach out to your commissioner, the mayor, and / or attend the meeting and voice your concern. Let the city know, suggest that the city only put into the comprehensive plan the bare minimum that is legally required. To change anything in the comprehensive plan it must go through the county and the state. Ormond Beach should NOT be controled by the county or the state.
Please see all the details in the below email sent to Commissioner Sargent
PLEASE VOICE YOUR CONCERNS
| Name | Title | Phone # | |
| Jason Leslie | Ormond Beach Mayor | 386-262-6531 | jason.leslie@ormondbeach.org |
| Lori Tolland | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 1, Deputy Mayor | 386-290-3038 | lori.tolland@ormondbeach.org |
| Travis Sargent | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 2 | 386-481-0567 | travis.sargent@ormondbeach.org |
| Kristin Deaton | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 3 | 386-882-5230 | kristin.deaton@ormondbeach.org |
| Harold Briley | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 4 | 386-566-2961 | harold.briley@ormondbeach.org |
| Resolution/Ordinance # | Description | Disposition | Notes/*Asked at CC Meeting/** Sent to Councilman |
| 2025-79 | A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FREIGHTLINER M2 16 YARD DUMP TRUCK, UNDER FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION BID NO. FSA 23-VEH21.1; DECLARING VEHICLE #368 TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION THEREOF; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Expenditure $176,619 | **Please explain why if the Funding in the amount of $176,619 was included in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, and the budget was approved. Why is the item being voted on AGAIN? | |
| 2025-82 | A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE COUNTY OF VOLUSIA, UNDER THE OPIOID ABATEMENT FUNDING PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS INCIDENTAL THERETO, INCLUDING ANY CONTRACT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AWARD; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Expenditure $54,385.00. | Remember GRANT money is not free money! | |
| Intent to Bid – Sports Complex Stormwater Retention Expansion | Approve as recommended in the City Manager staff report dated April 15, 2025. | Many of the fields at the OBSC have experienced issues following significant rainfall events and have flooded for extended periods of time due to inadequate drainage and a lack of water retention areas. And PLAY was delayed. WHAT ABOUT FIXING THE FLOODING THAT IS AFFECTING RESIDENTS HOMES??? |
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
When people are intimidated about having their own opinions, oppression is at hand.
– Jimmy Carter
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From: Jennifer Bright <jbright2341@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Subject: April 15th City Commission Meeting Agenda Concerns and Questions
To: <travis.sargent@ormondbeach.org>
Travis
Here are some questions and concerns from the 4/15/25 agenda. I have given the agenda item followed by concern. As you stated in the 1/21/25 commission meeting you would be happy to meet in person to discuss issues and concerns. I am STILL waiting for a response as to when and where are most convenient for you to meet to address my concerns. Is it safe to assume you have no intention of meeting in person, as you stated at the council meeting, to discuss issues and concerns since it has been over THREE months and have not received any reply?
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-79: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FREIGHTLINER M2 16 YARD DUMP TRUCK, UNDER FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION BID NO. FSA 23-VEH21.1; DECLARING VEHICLE #368 TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION THEREOF; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Please explain why if the Funding in the amount of $176,619 was included in the Fiscal Year2024-25 budget, and the budget was approved why is the item being voted on AGAIN?
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-83: A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF THE 2023 ORMOND CROSSINGS ANNUAL REPORT DATED JANUARY 27, 2025; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-84: A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF THE 2024 ORMOND CROSSINGS ANNUAL REPORT DATED JANUARY 27, 2025; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
These requests are to receive and accept the 2023 and 2024 Ormond Crossings annual reports filed by Ormond Crossings West, LLC, as required by the development agreement approved by the City Commission. Did the City Commission not have the foresight to put some type of timeline on when these reports should be received? These reports are dated the same, and the city is only now receiving the 2023 Annual report NOW? How can staff feel the 2023 & 2024 annual reports do not have an impact on citizens ? These reports provide information on the status of the Ormond Crossings project. A project that will greatly increase development and traffic, put a greater strain on infrastructure, stormwater management. fire and police services. The citizens need to be informed in a timely manner.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-85: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED IN FAVOR OF PINE25 ORMOND BEACH LLC, RELEASING ANY AND ALL RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST THE CITY MAY HAVE IN AND TO THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 4 SUNSHINE BOULEVARD, ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA (PARCEL ID NUMBERS: 4218-00-03-0011 AND 4218-01-00-0730) AT THE AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK, PHASE I; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Why was a deed restriction put in place to begin with??? The deed restriction that ran with the land indicating the property owner could not sell, lease, assign or otherwise convey an interest in the property without the prior written approval of the seller (City of Ormond Beach). WHY?
I. Intent to Bid – CDBG Division Avenue North Side Sidewalk Improvements
Please explain to me how this has not even gone out to bid and the agenda packet states a total project cost of $40,305 ??
J. Intent to Bid – CDBG Military Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements
Please explain to me how this has not even gone out to bid and the agenda packet states a total project cost of $169,544 ??
M. City Manager’s Monthly Report, April 2025
Would like the links form the city website to the following reports referenced in the agenda packet:
1. Financial Status Report – February 2025
2. Capital Improvement Projects Status Report – March 2025
3. Economic Development Report – March 2025
4. Development Activity Report – March 2025
5. Building Permit Activity – March 2025
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-17: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH IN ITS ENTIRETY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES; ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2045, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN ADMINISTRATION, FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT, UTILITIES ELEMENT, CONSERVATION ELEMENT, COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, HOUSING ELEMENT, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT, CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES ELEMENT, PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES ELEMENT, AND PROPERTY RIGHTS ELEMENT, AND ALL ASSOCIATED MAPS AND FIGURES; PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF COPIES OF THE NOTICE AND AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE REVIEWING AGENCIES, THE VOLUSIA GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, THE COUNTY OF VOLUSIA, AND ANY OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY REQUESTING A COPY; PROVIDING PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE
I like to suggest that the city only put into the comprehensive plan the bare minimum that is legally required. As I understand, to change anything in the comprehensive plan it must go through the county and the state. Let Ormond Beach be in control of Ormond Beach, not the county or the state.
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-18: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17-5, RESERVED, OF CHAPTER 17, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TITLED, PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC SPACES; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance is to prohibit overnight public camping, sleeping on public grounds or property, including at public buildings or rights-of-way with limited exceptions. This proposed ordinance DOES NOT regulate sleeping/camping during the daytime. Please define daytime hours vs overnight ? What are the times this ordinance is enforced?
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-16: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-300, METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION, OF DIVISION 3, PURCHASING, OF ARTICLE IX, FINANCIAL MATTERS, OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY AMENDING THE PURCHASING THRESHOLD FOR FORMAL BIDDING AND APPROVAL; AND AMENDING SECTION 2- 313, PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, OF DIVISION 4, RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, OF ARTICLE IX, FINANCIAL MATTERS, OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY INCREASING THE CLAIMS COMMITTEE AUTHORIZATION LIMIT TO SETTLE CLAIMS; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
At the last city council meeting a 3-2 vote in favor of this ordinance. I request the city maintains its $25,000 cap and NOT RAISE to $75,000
Even Deltona established a spending cap of $25,000 in February 2021 that requires commission approval. Per the April 1, 2025 agenda packet Daytona Beach has a purchasing cap of $25,000, and they are nearly double the population of Ormond Beach.
Spending caps are often implemented to ensure responsible fiscal practices and to maintain accountability to taxpayers.
Here are some common reasons to implement spending caps:
- Promote Fiscal Discipline: By keeping the $25,000 cap, the city aims to control overspending and prevent budget deficits, ensuring that funds are allocated wisely and within means.
- Transparency and Accountability: The spending cap help ensure that large financial decisions involve oversight, which keeps government activities transparent.
- Fair Taxpayer Representation: The cap protects taxpayers by limiting the ability of city officials to make significant expenditures without broader approval, ensuring that public money is used with citizen consent.
- Prioritization of Needs: The cap forces the city to prioritize their spending, focusing on essential services like public safety, and infrastructure.
- Preventing Unnecessary Debt: Limits discourage unnecessary borrowing, helps the city avoid taking on excessive debt that could burden future budgets or generations.
The spending cap can be adjusted for unforeseen events, but the approval process guarantees a controlled approach. The cap reflects a balance between allowing the city to function efficiently and protecting public resources.
Keeping the spending cap can be credited to several key factors:
- Transparent Budgeting Processes: The city can put emphasis on clear and open communication with residents about their financial plans. This transparency builds trust and encourages community buy-in.
- Strategic Planning: The city can align their spending cap with long-term goals, ensuring that resources are allocated to high-priority areas like infrastructure, public safety, and essential services.
- Community Involvement: Engaging citizens in the budgeting process allowed for input and a sense of shared responsibility for financial decisions.
- Efficient Resource Allocation: By adhering to the spending cap, the city is able to focus on efficiency, reducing waste and ensuring that funds are used effectively.
Once again these factors demonstrate how transparency, strategic planning, and community engagement can lead to successful fiscal management under the spending cap.
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
“The taxpayer: Someone who works for the federal government but doesn’t have to take the civil service exam.” – Ronald Reagan
4/8/2025
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Patriots,
Volusia County Council meeting is Apr 15th at 4pm Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLand
You can also view the live stream the meeting or watch previous meetings from Watch Live Meetings
Here is the agenda link County Council of Volusia County, Florida
I have listed a few of the highlights from the agenda. If you have any questions or concerns you should reach out to your Councilman.
| Name | Title | Phone # | |
| Jeffrey S Brower | Volusia County – County Chair | (386) 736-5920 | jbrower@volusia.org |
| Jake Johansson | Volusia County – At-Large Representative | (386) 736-5920 | jjohansson@volusia.org |
| Don Dempsey | Volusia County – District 1 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | ddempsey@volusia.org |
| Matt Reinhart | Volusia County – District 2 Representative, Vice Chair | (386) 736-5920 | mreinhart@volusia.org |
| Danny Robins | Volusia County – District 3 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | drobins@volusia.org |
| Troy Kent | Volusia County – District 4 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | tkent@volusia.org |
| David Santiago | Volusia County – District 5 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | dsantiago@volusia.org |
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world would do this, it would change the earth.
– William Faulkner
AUTHOR: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Ormond Beach City Council – A new workbook for Fiscal Year 2025 has been created to reflect Nov 6th forward. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of Apr 6th the Minutes are through 3/4/2025.
City Council Stormwater Workshop is April 1st at 5:30 pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach REMEMBER- The only way to find out what is going on in a workshop is to attend. There is no audio posted to the website and minutes can be months in arrears. ( still waiting on the minutes from the goal setting workshop )
City Council Meeting is April 15th at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
Per the 4/1 meeting the purchasing threshold increase will eliminate about 50 agenda items a year, said city assistant finance director, Byle. “Most items would still require a public advertisement, and all expenses would ultimately end up on the city transparency portal,” Byle said. According to the city, expenditures between $25,000 and $75,000 will be publicly advertised on the city’s procurement portal, DemandStar, for no less than 10 days.
Per the DemandStar website it is free for governments and we’re free for businesses, What about the citizens??? Then only most will require a bid and all will ultimately end up on the city transparency portal
RED FLAGs I caught were:
Would eliminate about 50 agenda items. – Last time I checked this one reason why we have a city council, to hold our city’s spending accountable.
Not all items require public advertisement. – The citizens will not even know what is going on.
The ones that are publicly advertised are on DemandStar that is ONLY free to governments and businesses. So, unless you have a business that utilizes DemandStar you won’t see the public advertisement.
Not all would require a bid. – Again, we will not know if our tax dollars are being spent in a responsible fiscal manner.
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – Apr 1 2025. The 2024/2025 minutes are through 3/18/2025.
Volusia County Council meeting is Apr 15 at 4pm Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLand
The Volusia County Council will dig into the county’s zoning, permitting and other development regulations at a public workshop on Tuesday.
The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. July 23 in County Council chambers at county headquarters at 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
“Week in the News” has the links to articles for the week ending Apr 6th on: Randy Fine, Cory Mills, Tom Leek, Volusia County, City of Ormond Beach, Florida, USA, and Misc
Excel files have sponsered legislation and voting records data for:
Rick Scott US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Nov 1, 2023 – Apr 5, 2025.
Ashley Moody US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of her voting record Jan 22, 2025 – Apr 5, 2025
Randy Fine US Congress District 6 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Apr 2, 2025 –
Cory Mills US Congress District 7 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Apr 12, 2024 – Apr 1, 2025.
Thomas Leek FL State Senator District 7 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Feb 11 2025 – Apr 3, 2025.
Tom Wright FL State Senator District 8 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 28 2025 – Apr 3, 2025.
Bill Partington FL House District 28 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 27 2025 – Apr 3, 2025.
FEDERAL HIGHLIGHTS
The House has not yet voted on S. 1077: District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025 which would restore Washington, D.C.’s funding levels even though the Senate voted for it unanimously and the White House has said it supports this bill.
The House will also continue to include Rep. Stefanik (R-NY21). She had been the nominee for the US Ambassador to the United Nations, but the Trump Administration has become worried about its extremely narrow margin in the House and withdrew her nomination.
Bills
- H.R. 359: Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025, which would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements, passed 405-0
- H.R. 1326: DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act, which would provide for Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture joint research and development activities such as grid modernization and security, rural technology development, and wildfire risks and prevention, passed 372-35
- H.R. 1534: IMPACT Act, which would provide for research and development of advanced technologies to improve the efficiency of cement, concrete, and asphalt production, passed 350-73
- H.R. 1048: DETERRENT Act, which would limit presumed foreign influence on US campuses by lowering reporting thresholds for gifts and requiring reporting of individual grants and contracts, passed 241-169
- S.J.Res. 37: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada, which would end tariffs against Canada by ending the grounds on which they’re imposed, passed 51-48.
- H.J.Res. 24: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers” passed the Senate 53-42 and now goes to the President to sign.
- H.R. 517: Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act, which extends deadlines for tax filing for people who have been in natural disasters, passed 388-0.
- H.R. 997: National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025 passed 385-0.
- H.R. 1491: Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act passed 423-0
Confirmations
Among many confirmations of sub-cabinet level positions this week, these two are notable because of the importance of the FDA and NIH to the daily health of US residents. The Washington Post wrote about both nominees.
- Makary, Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration confirmed 56-44
- Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health confirmed 53-47
Opposing Regulations
The official information is all below, but to summarize, one or both chambers voted to let financial services companies continue to not report crypto sales, to keep appliances less efficient and to allow banks to charge customers as much as they want in fees.
- H. J. Res. 25: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to “Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales” passed 70-28 and goes to the President for signing next.
- H.J.Res. 24: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers” passed 203-182
- H.J.Res. 75: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers” passed 214-193
- S.J.Res. 18: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to “Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions” passed 52-48
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
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City Council Public Art Workshop is April 1st at 5:30 pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
City Council Meeting is April 1st at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
For the 5:30 Art workshop there is an agenda packet of 513 pages. The file is too large to send but here is the link https://ormondbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/
Per the agenda packet “The Capital Improvements Program has allocated $100,000 for public art each year for 5 years. There is $100,000 allocated in the current fiscal year to start selected projects immediately. ” I enjoy art as much as anyone, but should this be a city expense? HALF MILLION DOLLARS over the next 5 years. Should we not FIRST be focused on city infrastructure working on the flooding issues facing our city’s residents every time it rains?
The Master Plan recommends the creation of a Mural Assistance Project that would establish a grant process for the creation of murals on private property. I am sure that the folks that have their homes and neighborhoods flooded time and time again prefer to see their tax dollars spent on grants for murals on someone’s private property and not the city spending our tax dollars on fixing the flooding issues.
Remember the city will NOT post the audio of this meeting; it can only be requested via FOIA. So if you want to hear what is going on before it is too late you must attend, hopefully the microphones will be used this time !
For the 7 pm Regular Commission Meeting the agenda packet is only 666 pages The file is too large to send but here is the link https://ormondbeachfl.portal.civicclerk.com/ also the agenda packet for item 2025-78 has a link https://www.ormondbeach.org/TomokaReserve another 531 pages for this item alone.
The big concern is: 2025-16 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-300, METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION, OF DIVISION 3, PURCHASING, OF ARTICLE IX, FINANCIAL MATTERS, OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY AMENDING THE PURCHASING THRESHOLD FOR FORMAL BIDDING AND APPROVAL; AND AMENDING SECTION 2- 313, PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, OF DIVISION 4, RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, OF ARTICLE IX, FINANCIAL MATTERS, OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY INCREASING THE CLAIMS COMMITTEE AUTHORIZATION LIMIT TO SETTLE CLAIMS; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE
It is imperative that the $25,000 cap NOT be raised to $75,000 Please reach out to your commissioner, the mayor, and / or attend the meeting. The successful fiscal management of Ormond Beach depends on it.
The reason for increasing for emergencies is debunked, as in this agenda Resolution 2025-75 A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING AN EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT OF A RECONDITIONED 1600 AMP SQUARE D BREAKER FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. EXPENDITURE $26,736.11. Per the agenda packet the city already did the emergency repair. Now by being on the agenda we have transparency.
Please see all the details in the below email sent to Commissioner Sargent
| Resolution/Ordinance # | Description | Notes/*Asked at CC Meeting/** Sent to Councilman |
| 2025-68 | A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY BOARD; SETTING FORTH TERM AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. | Lindsey Wolf already serves on 2 boards this will make the 3rd. Why do we have the same folks on multiple boards when there are applicants on NONE? |
| 2025-69 | A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE LEISURE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD; SETTING FORTH TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE | We have to ask ourselves why 4 nominations are by the youth sports organizations? These would be folks with an agenda that may not be aligned with the citizens of the city? |
| 2025-73 | A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE A WATERSHED ANALYSIS OF THE ORMOND TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WORK AUTHORIZATION THERETO; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. EXPENDITURE $299,784 | This is for a analisis ONLY This project was not included in the budget. Fund and will require a budget amendment. |
| 2025-75 | A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING AN EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT OF A RECONDITIONED 1600 AMP SQUARE D BREAKER FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FROM CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. EXPENDITURE $26,736.11 | Example that the Purchasing Threshold does NOT need to be raised. The city already did the emergency repair, now is just going through the motions per the agenda packet. |
| 2025-77 | A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A METHOD FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL ROAD IMPACT FEE CREDITS FOR THE RIDGEHAVEN PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPORTIONATE FAIR SHARE AGREEMENT APPROVED BY RESOLUTION 2023-152; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF SAME; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. EXPENDITURE $247,252.75 | Residential builders would pay the local road impact fee, which would be refunded at the end of each year. Where is the logic to that….. Developers win again!! |
| 2025-78 | A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A STATEMENT OF ALLOWABLE USES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 70.001, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 20 TOMOKA OAKS BOULEVARD, ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE. | This pertains to the Tomoka Oaks federal lawsuit involving developers who are suing Ormond Beach after the city rejected their plans to develop the former Tomoka Oaks golf course into a gated community. |
| Intent to Bid – 2025 Roadway Resurfacing Estimate EXPENITURE $767,412 | approximately 3.14 miles of asphalt road resurfacing. | |
| RFP – Andy Romano Beachfront Park & Fire Station 91 Playgrounds | I can only speak to the Fire Station 91 playground, as I take my grandchild there. There is NOTHING wrong with the playground equipment! The only issue with this playground are the HOMELESS that reside in the port-a-potty and bushes | |
| 2025-16 | AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-300, METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION, OF DIVISION 3, PURCHASING, OF ARTICLE IX, FINANCIAL MATTERS, OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY AMENDING THE PURCHASING THRESHOLD FOR FORMAL BIDDING AND APPROVAL; AND AMENDING SECTION 2- 313, PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, OF DIVISION 4, RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, OF ARTICLE IX, FINANCIAL MATTERS, OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY INCREASING THE CLAIMS COMMITTEE AUTHORIZATION LIMIT TO SETTLE CLAIMS; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE | reference email sent to Travis Sargent |
| Name | Title | Phone # | |
| Jason Leslie | Ormond Beach Mayor | 386-262-6531 | jason.leslie@ormondbeach.org |
| Lori Tolland | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 1, Deputy Mayor | 386-290-3038 | lori.tolland@ormondbeach.org |
| Travis Sargent | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 2 | 386-481-0567 | travis.sargent@ormondbeach.org |
| Kristin Deaton | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 3 | 386-882-5230 | kristin.deaton@ormondbeach.org |
| Harold Briley | Ormond Beach City Commissioner Zone 4 | 386-566-2961 | harold.briley@ormondbeach.org |
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
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———- Forwarded message ———
From: Jennifer Bright <jbright2341@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Subject: April 1st City Commission Meeting Agenda Concerns
To: Sargent, Travis <travis.sargent@ormondbeach.org>
Travis
Here is my main concern from the 4/1/25 agenda. I have given the agenda item followed by concern. As you stated in the 1/21/25 commission meeting you would be happy to meet in person to discuss issues and concerns. I am still waiting for a response as to when and where are most convenient for you to meet to address my concerns.
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-16: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ORMOND BEACH, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-300, METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION, OF DIVISION 3, PURCHASING, OF ARTICLE IX, FINANCIAL MATTERS, OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY AMENDING THE PURCHASING THRESHOLD FOR FORMAL BIDDING AND APPROVAL; AND AMENDING SECTION 2- 313, PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, OF DIVISION 4, RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, OF ARTICLE IX, FINANCIAL MATTERS, OF CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, BY INCREASING THE CLAIMS COMMITTEE AUTHORIZATION LIMIT TO SETTLE CLAIMS; REPEALING ALL INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
At two prior Ormond Beach council meetings it has been mentioned that the city increases its purchasing policy, currently capped at $25,000, before commission approval is needed. It is vital for the city commission to maintain transparency and oversight in our financial decisions. That is why I request the city maintains its $25,000 cap and NOT RAISE to $75,000
Even Deltona established a spending cap of $25,000 in February 2021 that requires commission approval. Per the April 1, 2025 agenda packet Daytona Beach has a purchasing cap of $25,000, and they are nearly double the population of Ormond Beach.
Spending caps are often implemented to ensure responsible fiscal practices and to maintain accountability to taxpayers.
Here are some common reasons to implement spending caps:
- Promote Fiscal Discipline: By keeping the $25,000 cap, the city aims to control overspending and prevent budget deficits, ensuring that funds are allocated wisely and within means.
- Transparency and Accountability: The spending cap help ensure that large financial decisions involve oversight, which keeps government activities transparent.
- Fair Taxpayer Representation: The cap protects taxpayers by limiting the ability of city officials to make significant expenditures without broader approval, ensuring that public money is used with citizen consent.
- Prioritization of Needs: The cap forces the city to prioritize their spending, focusing on essential services like public safety, and infrastructure.
- Preventing Unnecessary Debt: Limits discourage unnecessary borrowing, helps the city avoid taking on excessive debt that could burden future budgets or generations.
The spending cap can be adjusted for unforeseen events, but the approval process guarantees a controlled approach. The cap reflects a balance between allowing the city to function efficiently and protecting public resources.
Keeping the spending cap can be credited to several key factors:
- Transparent Budgeting Processes: The city can put emphasis on clear and open communication with residents about their financial plans. This transparency builds trust and encourages community buy-in.
- Strategic Planning: The city can align their spending cap with long-term goals, ensuring that resources are allocated to high-priority areas like infrastructure, public safety, and essential services.
- Community Involvement: Engaging citizens in the budgeting process allowed for input and a sense of shared responsibility for financial decisions.
- Efficient Resource Allocation: By adhering to the spending cap, the city is able to focus on efficiency, reducing waste and ensuring that funds are used effectively.
These factors demonstrate how transparency, strategic planning, and community engagement can lead to successful fiscal management under the spending cap.
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
“The taxpayer: Someone who works for the federal government but doesn’t have to take the civil service exam.” – Ronald Reagan
PLEASE CLICK OPEN. VERY ENLIGHTENING.
3/26/2025
Reported: JENNIFER BRIGHT
Patriots,
Volusia County Council meeting is Apr 1st at 9am Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLand
Here is the link County Council of Volusia County, Florida
I have listed a few of the highlights from the agenda. Item E and Item 9 screen shots are the dollars broken downIf you have any questions or concerns you should reach out to your Councilman.
| Agenda | DEPARTMENTS | DIVISIONS | ITEM | FILE | Description | NOTES / **Sent to Councilman |
| CONSENT | BUSINESS SERVICES | Facility Management | B | 12518 | Award of contract to Petrotech Southeast, Inc., for the VOTRAN Underground Storage Tank Closure (UST) and Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Installation, 25-B-28LL, C2012. Expenditure: $1,420,457 | What is wrong with the existing tanks? Packet does not address if there are any. |
| CONSENT | BUSINESS SERVICES | Facility Management | C | 12544 | Contract with A.M. Weigel Construction, Inc., for construction management/general contracting services for the Ocean Center Floor Box Utility Renovation Upgrade, 23-SQ-114SR, C1890, Part B, and Budget Resolution. Expenditure: $2,579,286 | A budget resolution is provided to account for needed funds |
| CONSENT | BUSINESS SERVICES | Purchasing | D | 12375 | Use of Omnia Partners Contract with Amazon Business, Contract No. R-TC-17006. Estimated annual expenditure: $300,000 | This contract will allow county staff to make purchases via The U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance (“USCGPA”) (now Omnia Partners) issued a request for proposals for an online marketplace for the purchases of products and services on behalf of Prince William County Public Schools (“PWCS”). |
| CONSENT | COMMUNITY SERVICES | Administration | E | 12524 | Resolution to adopt the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program local housing assistance plan (LHAP). Expenditure: $3.155.178 per year for the next 3 years total (9,465,534) | see attachment |
| CONSENT | COMMUNITY SERVICES | Community Assistance | F | 12556 | Lease Amendment with You Thrive Florida Early Learning Programs. Revenue $1 | 30 year lease extension through July 31, 2055, and a lease rider allowing You Thrive to demolish, rebuild, and operate a new facility on the 719 Walker Street site. |
| CONSENT | COMMUNITY SERVICES | Community Assistance | G | 12529 | Request to appropriate Opioid Abatement Settlement funds in the amount of $1,323,174 to three local agencies as recommended by the Opioid Abatement Advisory Board. Expenditure: $1,323,174 | First Step Shelter – $339,487 Hearthstone Fellowship Foundation – $483,687 The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia – $500,000 |
| CONSENT | COMMUNITY SERVICES | Resource Stewardship | H | 12531 | Museum of Art Deland’s request to rescind ECHO grants 06-19, 08-14, 09-21, and 15-11 and to reimburse funds to the ECHO program. Refund of prior year expenditure: $603,526 | Museum of Art Deland get $711,269 in Taxpayer money (ECHO) now they are going to sell and only have to pay back $603,526….. What is wrong with this picture? |
| CONSENT | FINANCE | Information Technology | I | 12536 | Renewal of AT&T Corporation master agreement. Estimated annual expenditure: $850,000 | provider of high speed fiber and copper circuits that support the county’s telephone and data networks. |
| CONSENT | GROWTH AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | Environmental Management | K | 12516 | Selection of Ardaman & Associates, Inc and Terracon Consultants, Inc, to provide hydrogeological and environmental consulting services, 24-SQ-203LL. | The work and dollar amount for each assignment will be negotiated on an as-needed basis in accordance with the county approved budget. |
| CONSENT | LEADERSHIP | Recovery and Resiliency | N | 12564 | Task Assignment with Halff Associates, Inc., for Spruce Creek Watershed Analysis – Phase I (B-21 Canal Subbasin), 24-SQ-101KW, PC4032, TA9. Expenditure not to exceed: $403,119 [from CDBG-DR funds] | The B-21 canal is located within the Spruce Creek Watershed and has experienced some of the most severe flooding within the watershed. So why are we spending for analysis, just fix the problem. |
| CONSENT | LEADERSHIP | Recovery and Resiliency | O | 12565 | Task Assignment with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for Durrance Acres Watershed Analysis, 24-SQ-101KW, PC4029, TA6. Expenditure not to exceed: $167,954 [from CDBG-DR funds] | This plan was requested by the City of Ormond Beach and is being funding through CDBG DR/Transform386 planning grant funds. |
| CONSENT | LEADERSHIP | Recovery and Resiliency | P | 12566 | Task Assignment with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for N. U.S. 1/Ormond Lakes Watershed Analysis, 24-SQ-101KW, PC4031, TA8. Expenditure: $158,936 [from CDBG-DR funds] | This plan was requested by the City of Ormond Beach and will be funded by CDBG DR/Transform386 grant funding. |
| CONSENT | LEGAL DEPARTMENT | Legal | Q | 12546 | Resolution finding public purpose of Educational Facilities Authority of Volusia County for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc., for revenue bonds. not to exceed $204,000,000, | approving the issuance of Bonds on behalf of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc., Why is the county selling bonds for a PRIVATE Facility? And 2 of the 3 campuses are in ARIZONA! |
| OTHER BUSINESS | 6 | Purchase agreement with Volusia 44 Properties, LLC to acquire 356-acres for conservation and outdoor motorized recreation. Expenditure: $4,628,000 [from Volusia ECHO and Forever funds] | acquire 356-acres for conservation and outdoor motorized recreation. NO DETAIL AT THIS TIME. | |||
| PUBLIC HEARINGS | 8 | 12586 | Ordinance 2025-12 Repeal of Transportation License Fee and Resolution Amending Fee Schedule. | Examples of such occupations include but are not limited to lawn care services, tree surgeons, and building, roofing, demolition, and land clearing contractors. The licenses are valid for one year and cost $10 per license. | ||
| OTHER BUSINESS | 9 | 12373 | Requesting review of Updated ECHO Direct County Expenditure (DCE) Plan Expenditure: $2,400,000 | – Spring Hill Park New Basketball Courts & Improvements, Carter Quail Ranch Recreation & Management Plan, Deltona Amphitheater Design & Engineering, and Off-Beach Parking Land Acquisition for A total of $2,750,000. – DeLand Library Play Yard requesting an additional $100,000 while matching an additional $100,000 from the Library Capital Fund. – Remove the Humpback Whale Skeleton Articulation ($150,000) – Frank Rendon Park South Beach Access Walkover projects ($300,000). |
| Name | Title | Phone # | |
| Jeffrey S Brower | Volusia County – County Chair | (386) 736-5920 | jbrower@volusia.org |
| Jake Johansson | Volusia County – At-Large Representative | (386) 736-5920 | jjohansson@volusia.org |
| Don Dempsey | Volusia County – District 1 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | ddempsey@volusia.org |
| Matt Reinhart | Volusia County – District 2 Representative, Vice Chair | (386) 736-5920 | mreinhart@volusia.org |
| Danny Robins | Volusia County – District 3 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | drobins@volusia.org |
| Troy Kent | Volusia County – District 4 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | tkent@volusia.org |
| David Santiago | Volusia County – District 5 Representative | (386) 736-5920 | dsantiago@volusia.org |
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
3/24/2025
Reported: JENNIFER BRIGHT
PatriotsEarly Voting Saturday, March 22 – Saturday, March 29 General Election April 1stOrmond Beach City Council – A new workbook for Fiscal Year 2025 has been created to reflect Nov 6th forward. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of Mar 23rd the Minutes are current to Feb 18th.
City Council Public Art Workshop is April 1st at 5:30 pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
City Council Meeting is April 1st at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – Mar 18 2025. As of Mar 23rd the county is current to Mar 4th except Feb 11th special meeting is missing on the action reports,
Without current action reports or minutes we do not have a written record on how our elected officials voted. The 2024/2025 minutes are through 1/14/2025 with the exception of 1/9/2025. I think we need to ask WHY is the county publishing the minutes out of order WHAT do they not want the public to see!
Volusia County Council meeting is Apr 1 at 9am Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLand
The Volusia County Council will dig into the county’s zoning, permitting and other development regulations at a public workshop on Tuesday.
The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. July 23 in County Council chambers at county headquarters at 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
“Week in the News” has the links to articles for the week ending Mar 23rd on: Rick Scott, Ashley Moody, Cory Mills, Tom Leek, Tom Wright, Volusia County, City of Ormond Beach, Florida, USA, and Misc
Excel files have sponsered legislation and voting records data for:
Rick Scott US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and his voting record Nov 1, 2023 – Mar 14, 2025.
Ashley Moody US Senate – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of her voting record Jan 22, 2025 – Mar 14, 2025
Cory Mills US Congress District 7 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Apr 12, 2024 – Mar 11, 2025.
Thomas Leek FL State Senator District 7 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Feb 11 2025 – Mar 20, 2025.
S0424 – Property Owner Liability – this is a bill makes the property owner is liable for damages caused by trees or shrubs located on his or her property when they fall on another’s property; if you own property in Ormond Beach or other cities that have similar codes that can make it difficult,time consuming and financially burdensome to cut down your own trees.Tom Wright FL State Senator District 8 -The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 28 2025 – Mar 20, 2025.
Bill Partington FL House District 28 – The excel file includes sponsered legislation for 2025 and a list of his voting record Jan 27 2025 – Mar 20, 2025.
Federal Legislation Passed Last Week
- H.J.Res. 25: Rolling back the IRS rule relating to “Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales” passed 292-132
- S. 331: HALT Fentanyl Act, which would put fentanyl at the highest level in the controlled substances list, passed the Senate 84-16
- H.R. 1156: Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act, which would extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting fraud related to pandemic era funding, passed the House 295-127
- H.R. 901: Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act, which would require the Department of Homeland Security to develop a Department-wide policy and process to safeguard research and development from unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive information in research and development acquisitions, passed the House 410-1
- H.R. 495: Subterranean Border Defense Act, which would require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, passed the House 402-1
- H.R. 993: Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, which would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, passed the House 406-9
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
“Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” – Benjamin Franklin
3/18/2025
Reported: JENNIFER BRIGHT
03/05/2025
Our Legislators by, JENNIFER BRIGHT.
General Election April 1st
Ormond Beach City Council – A new workbook for Fiscal Year 2025 has been created to reflect Nov 6th forward. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of Mar 1st the Minutes are current to Feb 4th.
City Council Meeting is March 4th at 7pm. City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
We should all be very concerned when the government tries to silence anyone, especially those we have voted for. At the 2/18 commission meeting city staff was given direction to prepare an ordinance setting external communication rules. According to the city’s public information officer, the ordinance will not be in the 3/4/25 meeting’s agenda. This gives us time to let our commissioners know our position on this proposed ordinance.
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – Feb 18 2025. As of Mar 1st the county is current to Jan 14th on the action reports, Without current
action reports or minutes we do not have a written record on how our elected officials voted. The 2024 minutes are through 9/17/2024 with the exception of 9/3/2024. I think we need to ask WHY is the county publishing the minutes out of order WHAT do they not want the public to see!
Volusia County Council meeting is Mar 4 at 9am Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Thomas C Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLand
The Volusia County Council will dig into the county’s zoning, permitting and other development regulations at a public workshop on Tuesday.
The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. July 23 in County Council chambers at county headquarters at 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
“Week in the News” has the links to articles for the week ending Mar 1st on: Rick Scott, Cory Mills, Tom Leek, Tom Wright, Volusia County, City of Ormond Beach, Florida, USA, and Misc
Rick Scott US Senate – The excel file is a list of his voting record Nov 1, 2023 – Feb 23 2025.
Legislation sponsored this week:
- S554 A bill to enhance bilateral defense cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes. A bill to enhance bilateral defense cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.
- S556 A bill to impose sanctions with respect to persons engaged in logistical transactions and sanctions evasion relating to oil, gas, liquefied natural gas, and related petrochemical products from the Islamic Republic of Iran, and for other purposes. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to persons engaged in logistical transactions and sanctions evasion relating to oil, gas, liquefied natural gas, and related petrochemical products from the Islamic Republic of Iran, and for other purposes.
- S680 A bill to prohibit funding for the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change until China is no longer defined as a developing country. A bill to prohibit funding for the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change until China is no longer defined as a developing country.
- S685 A bill to ensure State and local law enforcement officers are permitted to cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States. A bill to ensure State and local law enforcement officers are permitted to cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States.
- S690 A bill to combat the fentanyl crisis. A bill to combat the fentanyl crisis.
- S707 A bill to provide that sanctuary jurisdictions that provide benefits to aliens who are present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws are ineligible for Federal funds intended to benefit such aliens. A bill to provide that sanctuary jurisdictions that provide benefits to aliens who are present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws are ineligible for Federal funds intended to benefit such aliens.
- S712 A bill to require agencies to repeal ten existing regulations before issuing a new regulation, and for other purposes. A bill to require agencies to repeal ten existing regulations before issuing a new regulation, and for other purposes.
- S713 A bill to apply the Freedom of Information Act to actions and decisions of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information in carrying out the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. A bill to apply the Freedom of Information Act to actions and decisions of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information in carrying out the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. In Committee
- S731 A bill to prohibit conflicts of interest among consulting firms that simultaneously contract with China or other covered foreign entities and the United States Government, and for other purposes. A bill to prohibit conflicts of interest among consulting firms that simultaneously contract with China or other covered foreign entities and the United States Government, and for other purposes.
- S742 A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, and for other purposes. A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, and for other purposes.
- S774 A bill to prohibit the use of funds to seek membership in the World Health Organization or to provide assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization until certain conditions have been met. A bill to prohibit the use of funds to seek membership in the World Health Organization or to provide assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization until certain conditions have been met.
- S777 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to monitor efforts by the People’s Republic of China to build or buy strategic foreign ports, and for other purposes. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to monitor efforts by the People’s Republic of China to build or buy strategic foreign ports, and for other purposes.
- S809 A bill to amend the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 to preserve the confidentiality of certain records, and for other purposes. A bill to amend the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 to preserve the confidentiality of certain records, and for other purposes.
- SRes86 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China’s “One China Principle” and the United States'”One China Policy”. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China’s “One China Principle” and the United States'”One China Policy”.
- SRes95 A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 23, 2025, to March 1, 2025, as “National Fentanyl Awareness Week” and raising awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 23, 2025, to March 1, 2025, as “National Fentanyl Awareness Week” and raising awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States.
- SRes99 A resolution celebrating Black History Month. A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
- SRes89 A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as “National FFA Week”, recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as “National FFA Week”, recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.
Ashley Moody US Senate – The excel file is a list of her voting record Feb 23 2025.
Legislation sponsored this week:
- S9 Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 A BILL To provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
- S331 HALT Fentanyl Act Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
- S556 A bill to impose sanctions with respect to persons engaged in logistical transactions and sanctions evasion relating to oil, gas, liquefied natural gas, and related petrochemical products from the Islamic Republic of Iran, and for other purposes. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to persons engaged in logistical transactions and sanctions evasion relating to oil, gas, liquefied natural gas, and related petrochemical products from the Islamic Republic of Iran, and for other purposes.
- S673 A bill to amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding, and for other purposes. A bill to amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding, and for other purposes.
Cory Mills US Congress District 7 – The excel file is a list of his voting record Apr 12, 2024 – Feb 23, 2025. Legislation sponsored this week: NONELegislation co sponsored this week:
- H.R. 425 – Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
Thomas Leek FL State Senator District 7 -The excel file is a list of his voting record Feb 23 2025.
Legislation sponsored this week:
· S0922 Employment Agreements An act relating to employment agreements; creating part I of ch. 542, F.S., entitled “The Florida Antitrust Act of 1980”; creating part II of ch. 542, F.S., entitled “The Florida Trade Secret Protection Act”; creating s. 542.41, F.S.; providing a short title; creating s. 542.42, F.S.; providing legislative findings; creating s. 542.43, F.S.; defining terms; creating s. 542.44, F.S.; providing applicability; providing that certain covered garden leave agreements are not a restraint of trade or an attempt to monopolize trade or commerce; providing notice requirements for covered garden leave agreements; providing that a covered employer may waive any portion of such notice requirements by providing a specified amount of advance written notice to the covered employee; providing that covered garden leave agreements do not affect other agreements; requiring a court to enter a preliminary injunction to stop covered employees, businesses, entities, or individuals if a breach of a covered garden leave agreement is alleged; authorizing the court to modify such an injunction if a covered employee, business, entity, or individual establishes certain information by clear and convincing evidence; requiring that certain information be provided to the court under seal; providing that a prevailing covered employer is entitled to recover all available monetary damages for all available claims; providing that a prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs; authorizing a covered employer to reduce the salary or benefits of a covered employee if he or she engages in gross misconduct; providing that such a reduction is not a breach of the covered garden leave agreement; creating s. 542.45, F.S.; providing applicability; providing that certain covered noncompete agreements are not a restraint of trade or an attempt to monopolize trade or commerce; providing notice requirements for covered noncompete agreements; providing that covered noncompete agreements do not affect other agreements; requiring a court to enter a preliminary injunction to stop covered employees, businesses, entities, or individuals if a breach of a covered noncompete agreement is alleged; authorizing the court to modify such an injunction if a covered employee, business, entity, or individual establishes certain information by clear and convincing evidence; requiring that certain information be provided to the court under seal; providing that a prevailing covered employer is entitled to recover all available monetary damages for all available claims; providing that a prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs; authorizing a covered employer to reduce the salary or benefits of a covered employee if he or she engages in gross misconduct; providing that such a reduction is not a breach of the covered noncompete agreement; providing construction regarding a restrictive covenant that does not meet the definition of a covered garden leave agreement or a covered noncompete agreement; providing an effective date.
· S0922 Employment Agreements An act relating to employment agreements; creating part I of ch. 542, F.S., entitled “The Florida Antitrust Act of 1980”; creating part II of ch. 542, F.S., entitled “The Florida Trade Secret Protection Act”; creating s. 542.41, F.S.; providing a short title; creating s. 542.42, F.S.; providing legislative findings; creating s. 542.43, F.S.; defining terms; creating s. 542.44, F.S.; providing applicability; providing that certain covered garden leave agreements are not a restraint of trade or an attempt to monopolize trade or commerce; providing notice requirements for covered garden leave agreements; providing that a covered employer may waive any portion of such notice requirements by providing a specified amount of advance written notice to the covered employee; providing that covered garden leave agreements do not affect other agreements; requiring a court to enter a preliminary injunction to stop covered employees, businesses, entities, or individuals if a breach of a covered garden leave agreement is alleged; authorizing the court to modify such an injunction if a covered employee, business, entity, or individual establishes certain information by clear and convincing evidence; requiring that certain information be provided to the court under seal; providing that a prevailing covered employer is entitled to recover all available monetary damages for all available claims; providing that a prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs; authorizing a covered employer to reduce the salary or benefits of a covered employee if he or she engages in gross misconduct; providing that such a reduction is not a breach of the covered garden leave agreement; creating s. 542.45, F.S.; providing applicability; providing that certain covered noncompete agreements are not a restraint of trade or an attempt to monopolize trade or commerce; providing notice requirements for covered noncompete agreements; providing that covered noncompete agreements do not affect other agreements; requiring a court to enter a preliminary injunction to stop covered employees, businesses, entities, or individuals if a breach of a covered noncompete agreement is alleged; authorizing the court to modify such an injunction if a covered employee, business, entity, or individual establishes certain information by clear and convincing evidence; requiring that certain information be provided to the court under seal; providing that a prevailing covered employer is entitled to recover all available monetary damages for all available claims; providing that a prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs; authorizing a covered employer to reduce the salary or benefits of a covered employee if he or she engages in gross misconduct; providing that such a reduction is not a breach of the covered noncompete agreement; providing construction regarding a restrictive covenant that does not meet the definition of a covered garden leave agreement or a covered noncompete agreement; providing an effective date.
· S1160 Benefits for Certain Officers Injured in the Line of Duty An act relating to benefits for certain officers injured in the line of duty; amending s. 112.19, F.S.; revising eligibility criteria for health insurance coverage provided to law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers injured in the line of duty and to their spouses and dependent children; providing an effective date.
· S1162 Water Access Facilities An act relating to water access facilities; amending s. 253.0346, F.S.; providing sovereignty submerged land leases for Clean Marine Manufacturer facilities; amending s. 327.47, F.S.; providing competitive grant programs for the construction and maintenance of publicly owned parking for boat-hauling vehicles and trailers; providing an effective date.
· S1164 Delivery of Notices from Landlords to Tenants An act relating to the delivery of notices from landlords to tenants; creating s. 83.505, F.S.; authorizing a landlord to deliver any required notice to a tenant by e-mail if the tenant signs an addendum to his or her rental agreement which specifically agrees to such delivery; requiring a tenant who agrees to such addendum to provide the landlord with his or her valid e-mail address; providing that such delivery is deemed delivered when sent; providing an exception; requiring a landlord to maintain copies of any notice sent by e-mail, with evidence of transmission; providing that this section does not preclude delivery in any other way authorized by law; amending ss. 83.20, 83.49, 83.50, and 83.56, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
· S1168 Installation or Use of Tracking Devices or Applications An act relating to the installation or use of tracking devices or applications; amending s. 934.425, F.S.; providing enhanced penalties for a person who, in furtherance of a dangerous crime, knowingly installs or places a tracking device or tracking application on another person’s property without consent or uses such a device or application to determine a person’s or their property’s location or movement without consent; providing an effective date.
· S1176 Assessment of Property Used for Residential Purposes An act relating to assessment of property used for residential purposes; creating s. 193.6245, F.S.; defining the term “changes or improvements made to improve the property’s resistance to wind damage”; prohibiting consideration of the increase in just value of a property attributable to changes or improvements made to improve the property’s resistance to wind damage in determinations of the assessed value of certain property; providing applicability; providing an effective date.
· S1360 Controlled Substances An act relating to controlled substances; amending s. 893.03, F.S.; excepting from the Schedule I controlled substance xylazine drug products approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration labeled for and prescribed or dispensed by veterinarians; adding xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance; excepting from the Schedule III controlled substance xylazine specified drug products approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration; defining the term “person”; amending s. 893.13, F.S.; providing criminal penalties and requiring a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment if a person sells, manufactures, or delivers or possesses with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver xylazine; amending s. 893.135, F.S.; creating the offense of trafficking in xylazine; providing criminal penalties and requiring a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment and fines based on the quantity of the controlled substance involved in the offense; providing an effective date.
· S1508 Property Insurance Claims An act relating to property insurance claims; amending s. 627.7015, F.S.; establishing a mandatory procedure for resolution of disputed insurance claims; deleting the alternative procedure for resolution of disputed insurance claims; providing legislative intent and purpose; requiring certain entities to administer a specified law in a certain manner; requiring insurers, at specified times, to notify policyholders of the mandatory procedure; requiring the Department of Financial Services to prepare a consumer information pamphlet to be provided to policyholders at a specified time; authorizing a policyholder to file with the Division of Administrative Hearings a petition to resolve claims; specifying requirements for the filing and service of such petition; requiring the administrative law judge to review the petition and dismiss certain petitions; requiring that the petition include a certain certification; specifying that a dismissal of the petition or a portion of the petition is without prejudice and does not require a hearing; requiring the insurer to pay the requested claim or file a response to the petition in a specified timeframe; specifying filing and content requirements for the petition; requiring the administrative law judge to conduct proceedings in a specified manner; providing an exception; requiring the administrative law judge to make a final determination of total coverage within a specified timeframe; revising the definition of the term “claim”; repealing ss. 627.70151, 627.70152, 627.70153, and 627.70154, F.S., relating to appraisal clauses in property insurance contracts, suits arising under a property insurance policy, consolidation of residential property insurance actions, and mandatory binding arbitration of property insurance policies, respectively; creating s. 627.7156, F.S.; specifying that the homeowner’s insurance policy insurer is the primary insurer under certain circumstances; requiring such insurer to pay the insured’s loss according to specified terms; providing such insurer with the right to seek subrogation; amending ss. 627.351, 627.70131, and 627.7074, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
· S1548 Florida Building Code An act relating to the Florida Building Code; amending s. 553.80, F.S.; requiring local governments to use certain excess funds from fees collected for code enforcement to perform necessary services or repairs on their stormwater management systems; prohibiting a local government from receiving state funds for that purpose if the local government has such excess funds; prohibiting a local government from receiving state funds through a local funding initiative unless it has expended all funds and has no excess funds available for stormwater management systems improvements; providing that a local government is not eligible for additional state funds if it has been subject to a legislative committee’s audit within a specified timeframe or if it fails to submit the affirmation to the legislative delegation; requiring each legislative committee to report such local governments to the presiding officers and the appropriations chairs; providing an effective date.
· S1678 Entities That Boycott Israel An act relating to entities that boycott Israel; amending s. 215.4725, F.S.; defining terms; revising definitions; requiring the public fund to make its best efforts to identify certain institutions, organizations, agencies, governments, and other entities in which the public fund has direct or indirect holdings; requiring the public fund to compile and make available the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List; requiring the public fund to quarterly update and make publicly available such list; revising the procedures the public fund must follow for assembling companies or other entities on such list; requiring the public fund to file a certain report with each member of the Board of Trustees of the State Board of Administration and with the Legislature which includes such list; requiring the public fund to file a certain report with a summary of correspondence between other entities and the public fund; requiring that specified actions be adopted and incorporated into a certain statement; revising the maximum percentage of the hypothetical value of all assets under management by the public fund which may be invested in scrutinized companies or other entities under certain circumstances; amending s. 265.286, F.S.; requiring applicants to sign a certification form attesting they comply with specified antidiscrimination laws and do not engage in antisemitic discrimination; disqualifying for a specified timeframe grant applicants that engage in boycotts or antisemitic discrimination; requiring recipients found to have engaged in boycotts or antisemitic discrimination to pay a specified penalty; authorizing individuals to file a written complaint to the Attorney General for not pursuing a cause of action within a specified timeframe; requiring the Attorney General to provide a written response within a specified timeframe; amending s. 287.135, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “awarding body”; revising the contract values that prohibit a company or other entity from being eligible to bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract with an agency or local governmental entity; authorizing agencies and local governmental entities to bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract for goods and services with other entities that boycott Israel under specified circumstances; requiring other entities to submit a certain certification at the same time as they submit a bid or proposal or enter into or renew a contract with an agency or local governmental entity; authorizing civil actions against companies and other entities under specified conditions; providing an effective date.
· S1820 Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers An act relating to motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers; amending s. 320.60, F.S.; defining the term “reservation”; revising the definition of the term “sell”; amending s. 320.64, F.S.; prohibiting an applicant or a licensee, or a common entity thereof, from establishing, implementing, or enforcing certain criteria for measuring the sales or service performance of its franchised motor vehicle dealers unless certain conditions are met; prohibiting an applicant or a licensee, or a common entity thereof, from engaging in an action that is taken as retaliation against a motor vehicle dealer under certain circumstances; conforming a cross-reference; amending s. 320.641, F.S.; revising the circumstances in which a discontinuation, cancellation, nonrenewal, modification, or replacement of a franchise agreement is deemed unfair; amending s. 320.67, F.S.; deleting a provision requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to conduct inquiries of licensees relating to certain complaints made by certain motor vehicle dealer associations; reenacting s. 320.642(6), F.S., relating to dealer licenses in areas previously served, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 320.60, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
Tom Wright FL State Senator District 8 -The excel file is a list of his voting record Feb 23 2025. Nothing new this week
Legislation sponsored this week:
· S1022 Public Nuisances An act relating to public nuisances; amending s. 893.138, F.S.; deleting a cap on the total amount of fines that may be imposed under specified provisions relating to places or premises declared to be public nuisances; providing an effective date.
· S1464 Veterans’ Assistance An act relating to veterans’ assistance; creating s. 295.235, F.S.; requiring the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, subject to appropriation, to expand programs connecting veterans and their families and survivors to certain services, benefits, and support; requiring the department to host public events for such purpose; requiring the department to submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature; providing an effective date. WHEREAS, Florida offers its population of 1.4 million veterans unique benefits, such as in-state tuition rates for veterans and their families using the Post-9/11 GI Bill, several layers of property tax exemptions, and expanded veterans’ preference, including extensive benefits and licensure and fee waivers, for many activities and occupations, and WHEREAS, veterans’ benefits and services provided by the State of Florida are meant to complement and augment available federal programs to avoid duplication of effort and unnecessary state expense for a federally funded service or benefit, and WHEREAS, with only 749,000 Florida veterans enrolled in earned health care services from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, hundreds of thousands of the state’s veterans and their families are not taking advantage of earned federal, state, and local services, benefits, and support, and WHEREAS, while Department of Veterans’ Affairs veterans’ claims examiners assisted more than 245,000 veterans in providing information and counsel on earned services, benefits, and support by the end of fiscal year 2024, additional federal dollars for Florida veterans remain untouched due to a lack of awareness, and WHEREAS, a corresponding increase in the quality and quantity of outreach opportunities linking veterans with earned benefits through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs will not only increase the quality of life for Florida veterans and their families, but provide additional federal dollars to bolster local economies, NOW, THEREFORE,
· S1516 Aerospace Industry An act relating to the aerospace industry; amending s. 331.3051, F.S.; requiring Space Florida to administer the International Aerospace Innovation Fund; amending s. 331.310, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; creating s. 331.372, F.S.; establishing the International Aerospace Innovation Fund; providing the purpose and duties of the fund; requiring Space Florida to secure funding from certain sources; requiring Space Florida to develop certain eligibility criteria; providing requirements for such eligibility criteria; requiring that funding be awarded in a certain manner; requiring Space Florida to establish a certain panel; requiring Space Florida to establish an application process for projects seeking funding from the fund; requiring Space Florida to identify and establish certain partnerships; authorizing Space Florida to negotiate and enter into bilateral agreements for certain purposes; providing an effective date.
· S1628 Medicaid Pharmacy Services An act relating to Medicaid pharmacy services; amending s. 409.973, F.S.; deleting the requirement that Medicaid managed care plans cover prescription drug services; amending s. 409.908, F.S.; beginning on a specified date, requiring the Agency for Health Care Administration to reimburse Medicaid providers for pharmacy services directly through a fee-for-service delivery system, regardless of whether the Medicaid recipient was previously enrolled in a managed care plan; requiring the agency to establish reimbursement rates, dispensing fees, and any supplemental rebates for pharmacy services; requiring the agency to adopt rules; amending s. 409.912, F.S.; beginning on a specified date, requiring the agency to administer and manage pharmacy services for all Medicaid recipients through a fee-for-service delivery system, including a Medicaid prescribed-drug spending-control program; providing an effective date.
· S1722 Acupuncture An act relating to acupuncture; reordering and amending s. 457.102, F.S.; revising definitions and defining terms; amending s. 457.105, F.S.; revising licensure requirements for acupuncturists; eliminating certain examination fees; providing construction; creating s. 457.106, F.S.; providing applicability; amending s. 457.107, F.S.; revising requirements for continuing education programs for acupuncturists; amending s. 457.1085, F.S.; deleting obsolete language; amending s. 457.116, F.S.; prohibiting persons not licensed to practice acupuncture from using specified titles or letters in connection with their names or places of business; providing an effective date.
· S1724 Access To Veterans Treatment Court Programs An act relating to access to veterans treatment court programs; amending s. 394.47891, F.S.; deleting a provision requiring that a defendant seeking to participate in a veterans treatment court program submit an application to the state attorney; deleting a provision requiring that the state attorney review each application and determine whether the defendant meets certain eligibility requirements; deleting a requirement that in order for a defendant to participate in a veterans treatment court program he or she must be approved by the state attorney, in consultation with the court; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; amending s. 948.01, F.S.; authorizing the sentencing court, for offenses committed after a specified date, to place defendants into a postadjudicatory veterans treatment court program under certain circumstances; requiring that satisfactory completion of the program be a condition of the defendant’s probation or community control; defining the term “nonviolent felony”; requiring that the defendant be advised by counsel of the purpose of the veterans treatment court program and that the defendant agree to enter the program in order to be placed into the program; providing for jurisdiction; amending s. 948.06, F.S.; authorizing offenders charged with certain offenses to participate in the veterans treatment court program under certain circumstances; making technical changes; amending s. 948.08, F.S.; specifying that certain defendants are eligible for voluntary admission into a certain pretrial veterans treatment court program and upon a motion by either party or the court requiring their admittance for an amount of time determined by the court based on their clinical needs; amending ss. 43.51 and 910.035, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; reenacting s. 948.16(2)(a), F.S., relating to misdemeanor pretrial veterans’ treatment intervention programs, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 394.47891, F.S., in a reference thereto; reenacting s. 921.187(1)(c), F.S., relating to disposition and sentencing, alternatives, and restitution, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 948.01, F.S., in a reference thereto; reenacting ss. 948.012(2)(b), 948.10(3), and 958.14, F.S., relating to split sentence of probation or community control and imprisonment, community control programs, and violation of probation or community control programs, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 948.06, F.S., in references thereto; reenacting ss. 796.07(4)(b), 944.026(3), and 948.036(1), F.S., relating to prohibiting prostitution and related acts; community-based facilities and programs; and work programs as a condition of probation, community control, or other court-ordered community supervision, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 948.08, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
Bill Partington FL House District 28 – The excel file is a list of his voting record Mar 1 2025.
Legislation sponsored this week:
· H1297 Electronic Prescribing An act relating to electronic prescribing; amending s. 456.42, F.S.; revising health care practitioners who may only electronically transmit prescriptions for certain drugs; revising exceptions; amending ss. 458.347 and 459.022, F.S.; conforming cross- references; providing an effective date.
· H1475 Pub Rec/Code Inspector Body Camera Recordings An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0713, F.S.; defining terms; providing an exemption from public records requirements for body camera recordings recorded by a code inspector under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; requiring a local government to retain body camera recordings for a specified period; providing for retroactive application; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
· H1477 Enforcement of the Florida Building Code An act relating to enforcement of the Florida Building Code; amending s. 553.80, F.S.; requiring that local governments use certain excess funds from fees collected from the enforcement of the Florida Building Code to perform necessary services or repairs on their stormwater management systems; prohibiting state funds from being used by a local government for that purpose if the local government has such excess funds; prohibiting local governments from receiving state funds through a local funding initiative; providing an exception; providing that a local government is not eligible for additional state funds if it has been subject to a legislative committee’s audit within a specified timeframe or if it fails to submit the affirmation to the legislative delegation; requiring each legislative committee to report such local governments to the presiding officers and the appropriations chairs; providing an effective date.
· H6045 Lead Agency Procurement An act relating to lead agency procurement; amending s. 409.987, F.S.; revising requirements to serve as a lead agency; providing an effective date.
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URGENT; ACT NOW: U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has introduced legislation to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). House Resolution No. 1029 (H.R. 1029) seeks to eliminate unconstitutional foreign-aid programs that drain billions of dollars from Americans each year.
Congress ignored its constitutional bounds by passing the Foreign Assistance Act in 1961, authorizing the creation of USAID. By abolishing USAID, Representative Steube’s bill seeks to end this federal overreach and help restore constitutional adherence.
USAID’s foreign aid opposes U.S. interests by funneling billions of taxpayer dollars into programs plagued by waste, corruption, and ideological bias — frequently supporting agendas contrary to American values.
Congress does not have the authority to appropriate taxpayer funds to foreign nations or entities.
This legislation dismantles an unaccountable Deep State bureaucracies that prioritizes socialist and globalist agendas over the U.S. Constitution. By abolishing USAID, we can ensure that taxpayer funds are used Constitutionally, not to further the interests of globalist bureaucrats or foreign elites.
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URGENT; ACT NOW: U.S. Representative Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) has introduced legislation to repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), also known as the “Motor Voter” Act.
The NVRA has fundamentally compromised the integrity of our electoral system by requiring states to register voters without proof of citizenship. House Resolution No. 55 (H.R. 55) seeks to repeal this unconstitutional legislation, and currently has one cosponsor, U.S. Representative Scott Perry (R-Pa.):.
H.R. 55 seeks to restore electoral integrity and state sovereignty by returning the responsibility of voter registration to the states. The NVRA imposes a federal one-size-fits-all approach, undermining the principle of federalism envisioned by the Founding Fathers and enshrined in the Constitution.
It’s crucial for Congress to restore election integrity by repealing unconstitutional federal election laws. Urge your U.S. representative and senator to do this by supporting and enacting H.R. 55. to repeal the unconstitutional National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA).
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Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
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11/26/2024
AUTHOR: Jennifer Bright
Patriots
Ormond Beach City Council– A new workbook for Fiscal Year 2025 has been created to reflect Nov 6th forward . The 2023 and 2024 data is available upon request. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of Nov 11th the Minutes are current to Oct 15th.
Next City Council Meeting is Dec 3, 2024 at 7pm as well as an Advisory Board Workshop at 5:30 p.m.City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beach
As of Nov 19th Fiscal Year 2025 our city council has:
| DATE | (All) | |||
| Resolution/Ordinance # | (All) | |||
| Values | ||||
| Agenda | Status | # of Agenda Items | Sum of Expenditure | Sum of Revenue |
| consent | approved | 16 | $8,443,466 | $0 |
| Approval of Minutes | approved | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PUBLIC HEARINGS | approved | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| 1st READING OF ORDINANCES | approved | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| 2nd READING OF ORDINANCES | approved | 2 | $41,451,789 | $0 |
| DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ITEMS | Pulled | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nominations for Deputy Mayor | approved | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Resolutions | approved | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Grand Total | 27 | $49,895,255 | $0 |
detailed information by member in excel file below.
Volusia County allocates over $60 million to municipalities for stormwater projects, studies Ormond Beach will receive $350,000 for three stormwater
studies. More studies! The city should use the money to fix the issues, NOT keep studying them. Attached is the 2023 Stormwater Master Plan
Update report; the city has already done the studies NOW FIX the ISSUES.
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – Oct 15 2024. As of Nov 11th the county is current to Oct 15th on the action reports, Without current action reports or minutes we do not have a written record on how our elected officials voted. The 2024 minutes are through 9/17/2024 with the exception of 9/3/2024. I think we need to ask WHY is the county publishing the minutes out of order WHAT do they not want the public to see!
I have added tabs to the Volusia County file that gives:County Council Agenda Items that affect Ormond Beach and tabs for each councilman to show how they are voting on Development/Property/Land issues
The next Volusia County Council meeting is Dec 3, 2024 at 9 am Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Rooms. 2004/2007 123 W. Indiana Avenue DeLand. Week in the News” has the links to articles for the week ending November 24th on: Rick Scott, Cory Mills, Tom Leek, Bill Partington, Volusia County, City of Ormond Beach, Florida Property Insurance and Misc .
Cory Mills Pivot table with this week’s voting record, ending Nov 15th . You can change the dates to view back to Apr 12 2024. The Cory Mills tab is a list of his voting record Apr 12 – Nov 15 2024.
Legislation sponsored: NONE
Legislation cosponsored:
- H.R. 6751 – Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act
- H.R. 8331 – Essential Caregivers Act of 2024
- H.R. 9625 – JUDGES Act of 2024
Member Remarks in the Congressional Record: NONE
I found this linkCongress Watchdog LLC | A Media Company it has some fascinating information and appears to have the receipts to back their claims.
Tom Leek – No Changes since Last Week
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
11/18/2024
AUTHOR: Jennifer Bright. Watchdog Committee Leader. RCOBA
ORMOND BEACH CITY.
PATRIOTS: Here is the information and answers I received back from the email I had sent the city on October 1st . Within the review matrix there are many policies NEW and existing that are a blueprint for the New Green Deal. The city has Density bonuses available within the Planned Residential Development zoning district (ex Ormond Crossings). If this Comprehensive Plan goes as written it will take an act of God to get anything changed, and the Developers will make a fortune and we the citizens will be left holding a bag of S____ !
A few highlights and outstanding issues are:Housing ElementA data and analysis section at the beginning of the file has a lot of great information. One that really stands out is the Projected Residential Development, all the subdivisions the city is planning to put in 5,780 units. Of these 920 are multi-family, more apartments, more traffic, more crime. there are 260 units that pay no rent, subsidized housing?
The city wants to push Planned Residential Developments via the city commission to “foster varied housing opportunities” (NEW policy 1.1.7)The city wants to promote mixed use developments, Residential in commercial areas. (NEW policy 1.1.8)NEW Policies 1.2 thru 1.2.3 reference FL Statute 163.3177(f)(1)(b) “The elimination of substandard dwelling conditions.”making you think each of these policies are in the statute when in fact the city is embellishing and adding more layers of bureaucracy. NEW Objective 1.3 and NEW Policies 1.3.1 thru 1.3.10 are embellishing on FL statutes to grow bureaucracy and line the pockets of developers. New Objective 1.5 DISPLACEMENT in doing a search of FL Statute 163.3177 NOWHERE is Displacement referenced. I think they meant to reference Section 421.55 which basically states that the city must pay when they take you property. Will verify when I have a follow up meeting with the planning department.The city further tries to blur what they are doing by taking Policies moving and renumbering them using the old policy numbers to create New Policies.
If you would like to see the Statues referenced in the Housing Element Review Matrix I have pulled and tagged with the policies let me know and I can forward
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
11/14/2024
AUTHOR: Jennifer Bright
Patriots
Ormond Beach City Council – A new workbook for Fiscal Year 2025 has been created to reflect Nov 6th forward . The 2023 and 2024 data is available upon request. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of Nov 11th the Minutes are current to Oct 15th.
Next City Council Meeting is Nov 19, 2024 at 6pm City Hall 22 South Beach Street, Ormond Beachit will be an Organizational City Commission Meeting ONLY As of Nov 6th Fiscal Year 2025 our city council has:
detailed information by member in excel file below.
The NEW “OB Monthly Development Report 11_24” posted below. There is a lot of great information in this report, construction residential and commercial, upcoming meetings that pertain to development and planning, and ongoing projects in the city.
Volusia County Council – The file is from Jan 5 2023 – Oct 15 2024. As of Nov 11th the county is current to Oct 15th on the action reports, Without current action reports or minutes we do not have a written record on how our elected officials voted. The 2024 minutes are thru 6/18/2024. I think we need to ask WHY is there such a long delay, almost 6 months, and WHY the county does not want the written minutes of the county council meetings OUT for the public to see!
I have added tabs to the Volusia County file that gives:County Council Agenda Items that affect Ormond Beach and tabs for each councilman to show how they are voting on Development/Property/Land issues
The next Volusia County Council meeting is Nov 19, 2024 at 4pm Frank T Bruno Jr. County Council Chambers, Rooms 2004/2007
“Week in the News” has the links to articles for the week ending November 13th on: Rick Scott, Michael Waltz, Cory Mills, Tom Leek, Bill Partington, Volusia County, City of Ormond Beach, Florida Property Insurance and Misc .
Cory Mills Pivot table with this week’s voting record, ending Nov 13th . You can change the dates to view back to Apr 12 2024. The Cory Mills tab is a list of his voting record Apr 12 – Nov 13 2024.
Legislation sponsored: NONE
Legislation cosponsored:
- H.Res. 1566 – Honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans on Veterans Day, 2024.
- H.R. 2757 – Puerto Rico Status Act
Member Remarks in the Congressional Record: NONE
I found this linkCongress Watchdog LLC | A Media Company it has some fascinating information and appears to have the receipts to back their claims.
Tom Leek – No Changes since Last Week
Thank you
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
11-7-2024
AUTHOR: Jennifer Bright
Patriots
We have accomplished a lot. The results of the Election prove this, but there is so much more to do. We must keep up the momentum and clean up our State, County and City governments.
“Week in the News” has the links to articles for the week ending November 5th on Rick Scott, Michael Waltz, Cory Mills, Tom Leek, Volusia County, City of Ormond Beach, Florida Property Insurance and Misc .
The U.S. Congress is out of session until November 12th.
Michael Waltz Pivot is a pivot table with this week’s voting record, ending Sep 25th. You can change the dates to view any of the 2023/2024. The Michael Waltz tab is a list of his voting record 2023/2024.
Legislation sponsored: NONE
Legislation cosponsored: NONE
Member Remarks in the Congressional Record: NONEThe U.S. Congress is out of session until November 12th.
Cory Mills Pivot table with this week’s voting record, ending Sep 25th . You can change the dates to view back to Apr 12 2024. The Cory Mills tab is a list of his voting record Apr 12 – Sep 18 2024. Representative Mill’s website does not share his whole voting record. The requests to furnish the information have gone unanswered. Legislation sponsored: NONE
Legislation cosponsored: NONE
Member Remarks in the Congressional Record: NONE
I found this link Congress Watchdog LLC | A Media Company it has some fascinating information and appears to have the receipts to back their claims.
Tom Leek – No Changes since Last Week
Volusia County Council – This data is from the combination of the Volusia County Agenda, Action Report and the Minutes. The file is from Jan 5 2023 – Oct 15 2024, but is currently filtered to show Aug 6 – Oct 15, 2024 Agenda. As of Oct 23rd the county is current to Oct 15th on the action reports, Without current action reports or minutes we do not have a written record on how our elected officials voted. The 2024 minutes are thru 6/18/2024. I think we need to ask WHY is there such a long delay, almost 6 months, and WHY the county does not want the written minutes of the county council OUT for the public to see!There is no Volusia County Council meeting this week found online that it was cancelled!
Ormond Beach City Council – A new workbook for Fiscal Year 2025 has been created to reflect Nov 6th . The 2023 and 2024 data is available upon request after this week. I have started a new file for Fiscal Year 2025. The City of Ormond Beach posts its agendas on the Friday before the Tuesday meeting. As of Nov 6th the Minutes are current to Oct 2nd. MEETING TONIGHT NOV 6TH 7PM
I have located a report the City of Ormond Beach puts out monthly from the Planning Department, I have added it below “OB Monthly Development Report 11_24”. There is a lot of great information in this report, construction residential and commercial, upcoming meetings that pertain to development and planning, and ongoing projects in the city.
I have taken the fantastic Link Chuck sent out on the Five Families of Volusia County and put the information in a word document for easier reading if anyone is interested.
Jennifer Bright, Committee Leader
RCOBA WATCHDOG COMMITTEE
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“ We could say the government spend like drunken sailors, but that would be unfair to drunken sailors, because the sailors are spending their own money.” — Ronald Reagan
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