Special City Council Meeting 05-20-26

The City of DeBary held a special City Council meeting on May 20, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and budget-related matters. The Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 02-2026 to place a referendum on the November 2026 ballot for establishing the DeBary Land Bank Program, which would fund land acquisition and redevelopment through an ad valorem tax levy between 0.20 and 0.50 mills. The Council also approved the first reading of Ordinance 06-2026 to reduce minimum lot sizes in the Meadow Lake Overlay District, aligning zoning with existing lot sizes. Additionally, the Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 05-2026 to establish the St. Johns River Estates Special Residential Neighborhood Improvement District, allowing for a special assessment up to $500 to fund neighborhood infrastructure improvements. The Council granted a 720-day extension for final site plan development orders for two properties on Spring Vista Drive. The fiscal year 2025-2026 road resurfacing and repair plan was presented and approved, prioritizing several roads with an estimated budget funded by gas tax revenues. Lastly, the Council approved piggyback agreements and purchases for restroom and operations buildings at Alexander Island Park, totaling approximately $499,000 plus utility hookup costs, utilizing cooperative purchasing contracts to ensure competitive pricing. These actions reflect the Council's focus on managing growth, infrastructure improvements, and prudent procurement practices.