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Port Orange City Council approves $3M DEP stormwater grant, adopts two LDC amendments, accepts clean FY2025 audit

Port OrangeApr 7, 20263 min read

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Council unanimously approved the consent agenda including a $3,000,000 DEP grant for the Madeline Ave./Pepperhill Stormwater Pond and Pump Station, adopted Ordinances No. 2026-4 and 2026-5 amending the Land Development Code, received a clean FY2025 audit, and appointed Vice Mayor Tracy Grubbs as the Volusia Flagler TPO member.

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Approved the consent agenda, including Change Order No. 1 to Masci General Contractor, Inc. for the St. John's River to Sea Loop (SUN) Trail project; contract with GSM Engineered Fabric, LLC for belt filter press repairs at the Water Reclamation Facility ($27,934.00); Amendment No. 1 to J&A Balboa Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Arrow Service & Towing; Resolution No. 26-18 accepting a State of Florida DEP grant agreement in the amount of $3,000,000 for the Madeline Ave./Pepperhill Stormwater Pond and Pump Station; Resolution No. 26-19 establishing tow rates for the wrecker service agreement; and approval of a utility easement to the City of Daytona Beach Shores on a portion of 2844 Ridge Road for force main upgrades.
Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-4 (second reading) amending the Land Development Code Chapters 2 and 16 to establish standards for outdoor donation bins and temporary storage containers on non-residential properties (unanimous).
Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-5 (second reading) amending the Land Development Code Chapters 2, 14, and 15 to update paint color measurement standards and clarify mural paint exclusions (reflective and fluorescent paints remain prohibited) (unanimous).
Appointed Vice Mayor Tracy Grubbs as the Volusia Flagler TPO member, with Councilman Lance Green as the backup (unanimous).
Received the FY2025 annual audit presentation from James Moore & Company; audit reported as clean.
Recognitions and proclamations issued, including FCCMA recognition for 55 years as a council-manager form of government and a Water Conservation Month proclamation.

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