# Copy of ECHO Advisory Meeting, November 12, 2026

The Volusia County ECHO Advisory Committee meeting on November 12, 2026, covered the committee’s work plan, grant-program finances, project updates, and proposed changes to its procedures. The committee approved the 2027 work plan and annual report; the report noted six meetings and 10 projects approved, with $13.1 million awarded. Staff said projected effects of Amendment 3 could reduce ECHO ad valorem revenue by about 19% in a coming budget year, while current reserves were expected to cover projects in the four-year forecast. Members received updates on seven grants and aid projects and 41 direct county expenditure projects, nine of which were complete. The Lighthouse Point Park boardwalk remained in design. No new contract awards or procurement approvals were made at this meeting.

Members discussed grant-program guidelines, including the $2.5 million project funding limit, feasibility-study requirements, and recording applicants’ prior ECHO awards. The committee approved bringing previously proposed strategic-plan items that County Council did not approve to the April meeting for information, in connection with orientation for incoming members. It also approved the 2027 meeting calendar. A motion to permanently add an agenda-approval item failed. Staff offered to provide members with a financial forecast and the county’s report on Amendment 3’s expected effects.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Sources
- [Copy of ECHO Advisory Meeting, November 12, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F0GI4JhInI) - County of Volusia