Special City Council Meeting 08-19-26

The City of DeBary held a Special City Council Meeting on August 19, 2026, focusing primarily on budget discussions and procurement approvals. The council approved a resolution and ordinance to repeal a city code section preempted by state law regarding emergency powers and firearm restrictions. A significant procurement action involved approving a piggyback agreement with Raindrop Products to purchase splash pad fixtures, including advance funding of a 35% deposit to accommodate a long lead time for custom fabrication. The council also received detailed updates on the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, highlighting public safety costs, infrastructure projects, and grant funding. Discussions emphasized the city's conservative fiscal management, challenges posed by rising costs in emergency services and construction, and the need to balance infrastructure investments with limited discretionary funds. Additionally, the council considered exploring the potential purchase of a five-acre property adjacent to the firehouse for future city use, with consensus to have the city manager research its feasibility. The meeting concluded with reports on upcoming personnel changes and scheduled budget meetings in September.