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The County of Volusia held a public hearing and council meeting focused heavily on infrastructure funding, particularly the implementation and timing of impact fees and a proposed half-cent local infrastructure sales tax. Public speakers and council members debated the fairness and timing of raising impact fees on developers, with concerns about the economic impact and the need for responsible growth. The council discussed the ordinance to place the sales tax referendum on the ballot, emphasizing that proceeds would be restricted to roads, sidewalks, bridges, water quality, stormwater, and flood control, explicitly excluding mass transit. The meeting also covered approval of contracts for landfill expansion and engineering services, updates on economic development efforts, and legislative monitoring related to local governance. The council showed support for letting voters decide on the sales tax while addressing concerns about infrastructure funding shortfalls and the need for transparent, responsible use of funds.