# Copy of ECHO Advisory Meeting, November 12, 2026

The Volusia County ECHO Advisory Committee met on November 12, 2026. The committee reviewed its annual report, which noted 10 projects approved and $13.1 million awarded in the prior year, and discussed the outlook for ECHO funding. Staff said Amendment 3 is expected to reduce ad valorem revenue by about 19% in a future budget year; current reserves are projected to cover the program’s four-year project forecast. The committee approved the 2027 work plan and annual report, and separately approved the 2027 meeting calendar. No new grant awards or procurement contracts were approved at this meeting.

Members reviewed quarterly reports covering seven grants-and-aid projects and 41 direct county expenditure projects, nine of which were complete, and requested updates on delayed park projects. Discussion also addressed possible future changes to grant guidelines, including the $2.5 million project limit, feasibility-study requirements, applicant disclosure of prior or current ECHO grants, and scoring. The committee approved bringing previously unapproved strategic-plan recommendations to a future meeting for informational discussion; members also discussed an orientation workshop for incoming members. A motion to permanently add an approval-of-agenda item failed.

**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=SEvQxnAHeyY) - County of Volusia