ECHO Advisory Meeting, November 12, 2026

The County of Volusia ECHO Advisory Committee met on November 12, 2026. It reviewed and approved its 2027 work plan and 2026 annual report. The report noted 10 projects approved for a total of $13.1 million, 17 projects completed, five ribbon cuttings, seven scope changes, and two rescissions recommended to County Council. Staff estimated about $13.3 million in program revenue for the coming budget year, with $1.5 million budgeted for trails and $8 million for grants and aid. Staff also reported that Amendment 3 could reduce ad valorem revenue by about 19%, while current reserves were expected to cover the four-year project forecast; the figures remain estimates pending the county budget process.

Staff said an RFP for a motocross-track operator had been awarded by staff but had not yet gone to County Council for approval; it will be presented to Council at a future date. No feasibility study had been completed, and staff offered to provide committee members with materials previously presented to Council. The committee also approved a request for a workshop for incoming members and for the April meeting agenda to include, for informational purposes, strategic-planning recommendations that Council had not approved. Members discussed grant-scoring practices, grant limits, feasibility studies, and application information about prior awards, but no related policy changes were adopted. A motion to permanently add agenda approval to future committee agendas was defeated.