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Special City Council Meeting 06-17-26
Published: Jun 17, 2026
Volusia County and City Discuss Strategies for Gemini Springs BMAP and Septic to Sewer Program Amidst State Mandates
The City Council discussed engineering, construction, and funding strategies for the Gemini Springs 2025 BMAP and the septic to sewer program with Volusia County Utilities. The discussion highlighted a state mandate for springs protection and septic system upgrades due to elevated nitrogen levels, with new nutrient-reducing septic systems costing $17,000-$20,000 per household. The county is undertaking a $70 million water treatment plant expansion and has secured funding for phase one engineering. A compromise was reached where residents in phase one will not be required to install nutrient-loading systems if they replace their septic tanks, while phases two and three will still be subject to the requirement. Future steps involve discussions on construction and funding, with estimated project costs for phase one at $35 million and a total project cost of approximately $100 million. Resident hookup costs for phase one are estimated at $5,000-$7,000 per home. The council is seeking guidance on how to proceed, particularly regarding funding mechanisms and resident costs. [cite: 389-395, 398-400, 401-407, 408-412, 413-431, 432-440, 441-452, 453-467, 468-477, 478-491, 492-506, 507-539, 543-558, 559-569, 570-581, 582-586, 587-591, 591-606, 609-627, 631-647, 648-672, 672-684, 691-712, 716-738, 739-773, 774-814, 815-827, 827-832, 832-852, 853-869, 879-894, 894-911, 911-934, 938-941, 943-961, 961-980, 980-1002, 1002-1031, 1031-1062, 1062-1069, 1070-1083, 1083-1110, 1111-1126, 1126-1144, 1144-1162, 1162-1174, 1174-1183, 1183-1202, 1203-1223, 1223-1238, 1238-1247, 1247-1265, 1265-1270, 1270-1282, 1282-1293, 1293-1307, 1307-1326, 1326-1342, 1342-1364, 1364-1376, 1376-1382, 1385-1400, 1400-1410, 1410-1434, 1434-1453, 1453-1474, 1474-1490, 1490-1511, 1511-1528, 1528-1535, 1535-1547, 1547-1567, 1567-1578, 1578-1597, 1597-1618, 1618-1647, 1647-1674, 1674-1691, 1691-1713, 1713-1734, 1734-1753, 1753-1774, 1774-1782, 1782-1803, 1803-1822, 1822-1834, 1834-1858, 1858-1875, 1875-1897, 1897-1913, 1913-1939, 1939-1952, 1952-1975, 1975-2008, 2008-2021, 2021-2047, 2047-2075, 2075-2097, 2097-2113, 2113-2126, 2126-2155, 2155-2174, 2174-2208, 2208-2223, 2223-2245, 2245-2277, 2277-2296, 2296-2315, 2315-2325, 2325-2344, 2344-2362, 2362-2395, 2395-2413, 2413-2424, 2424-2459, 2459-2475, 2475-2509, 2509-2526, 2526-2555, 2555-2567, 2567-2576, 2576-2594, 2594-2602, 2602-2614, 2614-2632, 2632-2647, 2647-2663, 2663-2670, 2670-2678, 2678-2697, 2697-2713, 2713-2731, 2731-2741, 2741-2752, 2752-2762]
City Council Approves ECHO Grant Support for Splash Pad Improvement Project
The City Council approved Resolution 2026-14, confirming support and an effective date for the fiscal year 2026-2027 ECHO project for splash pad improvements. The project at 137 South Highway 1792 aims to replace fixtures, refinish the concrete pad, and replace the pump system of the original 2012 splash pad. The proposed theme is dinosaur-themed, with council members providing feedback to make some elements friendlier. The total project cost is estimated at $250,000, plus $6,000 for permanent ECHO signage. Construction is planned for the off-season (November-March) with a goal of a March grand opening. [cite: 213-219, 221-227, 234-244, 245-256, 261-266, 273-284, 286-291, 295-338, 340-341, 347-358]
City and County Seek Funding Strategies for Septic to Sewer Program Amidst State Mandates
The City Council discussed and provided guidance on engineering, construction, and funding strategies for the Gemini Springs 2025 BMAP and septic to sewer program, collaborating with Volusia County Utilities. The state's mandate for springs protection and septic system upgrades necessitates significant investment, estimated at approximately $100 million for the entire project, with phase one construction alone costing $35 million. Resident hookup fees are projected at $5,000-$7,000 per home for phase one. Council members expressed concerns about the financial impact on residents and explored various funding options, including grants, legislative appropriations, and local financing tools. The county is seeking grant funding aggressively, and the city is committed to working collaboratively to secure funds and minimize costs to homeowners, particularly in lower-income areas. Guidance was sought on prioritizing funding applications for construction, hookup costs, and assistance for nutrient reduction systems. [cite: 389-395, 398-400, 401-407, 408-412, 413-431, 432-440, 441-452, 453-467, 468-477, 478-491, 492-506, 507-539, 543-558, 559-569, 570-581, 582-586, 587-591, 591-606, 609-627, 631-647, 648-672, 672-684, 691-712, 716-738, 739-773, 774-814, 815-827, 827-832, 832-852, 853-869, 879-894, 894-911, 911-934, 938-941, 943-961, 961-980, 980-1002, 1002-1031, 1031-1062, 1062-1069, 1070-1083, 1083-1110, 1111-1126, 1126-1144, 1144-1162, 1162-1174, 1174-1183, 1183-1202, 1203-1223, 1223-1238, 1238-1247, 1247-1265, 1265-1270, 1270-1282, 1282-1293, 1293-1307, 1307-1326, 1326-1342, 1342-1364, 1364-1376, 1376-1382, 1385-1400, 1400-1410, 1410-1434, 1434-1453, 1453-1474, 1474-1490, 1490-1511, 1511-1528, 1528-1535, 1535-1547, 1547-1567, 1567-1578, 1578-1597, 1597-1618, 1618-1647, 1647-1674, 1674-1691, 1691-1713, 1713-1734, 1734-1753, 1753-1774, 1774-1782, 1782-1803, 1803-1822, 1822-1834, 1834-1858, 1858-1875, 1875-1897, 1897-1913, 1913-1939, 1939-1952, 1952-1975, 1975-2008, 2008-2021, 2021-2047, 2047-2075, 2075-2097, 2097-2113, 2113-2126, 2126-2155, 2155-2174, 2174-2208, 2208-2223, 2223-2245, 2245-2277, 2277-2296, 2296-2315, 2315-2325, 2325-2344, 2344-2362, 2362-2395, 2395-2413, 2413-2424, 2424-2459, 2459-2475, 2475-2509, 2509-2526, 2526-2555, 2555-2567, 2567-2576, 2576-2594, 2594-2602, 2602-2614, 2614-2632, 2632-2647, 2647-2663, 2663-2670, 2670-2678, 2678-2697, 2697-2713, 2713-2731, 2731-2741, 2741-2752, 2752-2762]
City Council Approves Ordinance Amending Setback and Frontage Requirements in Form-Based Code Overlay District
The City Council approved the second reading of ordinance 07-2026, which amends building setback and frontage requirements in the form-based code overlay district. The changes aim to address difficulties in meeting maximum front yard setback requirements for corner lots and lots with three street frontages, and to reduce minimum street frontage requirements. Specific amendments include adjusting setbacks to 10-15 ft (or 15-20 ft facing residential zoning) and exempting the third street frontage from maximum setback requirements. The minimum street frontage coverage for the second primary street will be reduced from 60% to 30%. Provisions are also included for alternatives like plazas and outdoor seating to count towards frontage requirements, not exceeding 20% of the total required frontage. The ordinance is consistent with the city's comprehensive plan for village center area and form-based code overlay districts. [cite: 34-37, 40-47, 51-58, 66-76, 77-90, 99-108, 111-119, 120-124, 131-134, 135-145, 146-158, 160-167, 170-175]
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