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The County of Volusia Council convened to discuss several key issues including the renewal and evaluation of the healthcare services contract for the county jail. Council members emphasized the importance of considering factors beyond cost, such as inmate care quality and coordination with other agencies, and expressed a desire to remain actively engaged in the contracting process. Additionally, the council deliberated on a proposed half-cent sales tax referendum aimed at funding transportation and infrastructure projects, with discussions highlighting the timing of the referendum and the need to address impact fees as part of the broader funding strategy. The council also approved engaging the law firm Levan Papantonio for opioid litigation representation, reflecting the county's commitment to addressing the opioid crisis. Other agenda items included presentations on community health rankings and initiatives to combat youth hunger, as well as recognition of a long-serving county employee's retirement. The meeting concluded with plans to further discuss impact fees and the management of the ECHO grant program to support local projects.