On the agenda: Deltona City Commission — Data Center (Oct 26)

City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725

Regular Commission Meeting
City Commission
Mayor Avila
Vice Mayor Avila-Vazquez
Commissioner Colwell
Commissioner Heriot
Commissioner Howington
Commissioner Nabicht
Commissioner Santiago
Monday, October 26, 2026

6:00 PM

Deltona Commission Chambers

PUBLIC FORUM: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
BUSINESS MEETING - 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

A.

Invocation Presented by the Mayor.

4. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS:
5. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS:

A.

Super Star Student Awards for the first grading period of school year
2026/2027.

B.

The City welcomed 7 new fire personnel, who are to be sworn in and pinned by
Fire Chief Stephen Cousins, and promoted 4 existing personnel.
Background:

C.

Daniel Ruth, Skylar Carn, Nathan Galloway, Ethan Gresham, John
Mulholland, Nathan Quartier, and Kale Zinninger - to be sworn in and
pinned by Fire Chief Stephen Cousins, as well as the promotion and
pinning of Firefighter Lopiccolo-Hawkins and Firefighter Flores to
Engineer, Engineer Griffith to Lieutenant, and Assistant Chief Adam
Clatterbuck to Deputy Chief.

Presentation - Volusia County Elected Officials Roundtable Stormwater

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Mitigation & Flooding Subcommittee by Mayor Nancy Miller, Daytona Beach
Shores.
Background:

This item is to provide an update by the Elected Officials Roundtable
Stormwater Mitigation & Flooding Subcommittee.

6. DELTONA COMMUNITY EVENTS:
7. CONSENT AGENDA:

A.

Request for approval of minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of October
5, 2026, and the Special Commission Meeting of October 19, 2026, as
presented.

B.

Request for recognition(s):
Proclamation(s) 1. Small Business Saturday- November 28th

C.

Request for approval of a reduction in fine request by the respondent.
Background:

D.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-97 request to approve the Team
Volusia Economic Development Corporation Cooperative Agreement for
2026-2027.
Background:

E.

On September 23, 2026, Property owner Mohammad Mollah, owner of
Two Star Investment Inc., appeared before the Special Magistrate to
request a recommendation to reduce the fine amount of, $54,450.00 to
zero. Special Magistrate’s recommendation is, a total reduced
payment of $8,500.00. The fine of $54,450.00 should be reduced to a
single amount of $8,500.00. That amount includes the
case-enforcement costs substantiated by the City, of $3,901.25. City
reported cost is $3,901.25. This property is a commercial property.

The purpose of this annual Agreement is for the City of Deltona and
Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation to continue to
support and implement a program of economic and business
development as well as expansion within the City of Deltona and
throughout Volusia County to enhance the economic well-being of the
citizens of the City of Deltona and Volusia County. The approval of this
item is a formality, and it is a budgeted item.

Request for approval of appointments of representation to the Opioid Funding
Advisory Board for the City of Deltona.

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Background:

F.

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Due to recent organizational and leadership changes within the Fire
Department, it is necessary to update the City’s designated
representatives. It is recommended that Deputy of Administration
Clatterbuck remain as the appointed primary representative and
Deputy Chief Dan Ruth as the alternate representative. This update will
ensure the City of Deltona continues to have appropriate representation
in matters related to opioid abatement funding and policy coordination
at the county level.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-100 to award firms to provide
Architectural and Engineering Services for Facilities (New, Existing and Future)
per RFQ #26025.
Background:

Staff solicited qualifications from firms to provide Architectural and
Engineering Services for Facilities (New, Existing and Future) per
RFQ#26025. A total of fourteen responses were received. Two were
rejected due to being late and not meeting RFQ requirements. That left
a total of twelve firms for the Selection Committee to review and score
based on their qualifications.
The Selection Committee met on October 7, 2026, and discussed
scoring and came to a consensus to recommend awards to the
following firms:
· Architects Design Group
· Bentley Group, Inc.
· Borrelli & Partners
· CPH
· PQH Group Design.
These firms with approval will be pre-qualified for future Architectural
and Engineering Services for Facilities within the City for budgeted
Capital Improvements.

G.

Request for approval of the Proportionate Fair Share Agreement for Dairy
Queen Deltona, located at 2953 Howland Boulevard.
Background:

The applicant is requesting approval of a Proportionate Fair Share
Agreement for Dairy Queen Deltona, located at 2953 Howland
Boulevard. The approved Final Site Plan (SP24-0010) includes a
2,617 square foot Dairy Queen with drive-thru and a separate 2,042
square foot sit down restaurant.
A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) identified transportation impacts
requiring a proportionate fair share payment of $113,637.32 to Volusia
County. The Agreement establishes the Developer’s obligation to make
this payment prior to commencement of construction within 30 days

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following execution of the Agreement by all parties. The Developer may
commence construction prior to making the proportionate fair share
payment.
The Developer also has an outstanding balance of $37,544.59 in City
transportation impact fees, separate from the County’s proportionate
fair share payment. The Agreement requires approval by the City
Commission and Volusia County Council and will be recorded in the
Public Records of Volusia County.

H.

Request for approval of award for Employee Health Benefits - Plan Year 2027.
Background:

Each year, the City’s insurance Broker / Consultant solicits renewal
quotes from our health insurance carriers and provides a comparative
analysis of premiums, plan designs, network coverage, and projected
cost impacts. The Broker / Consultant’s role is to assist the City by
gathering market proposals, evaluating carrier options, and presenting
the findings in a format that supports informed decision-making.
Upon review of the Broker / Consultant’s analysis of the renewal
received an average 29.5% increase over the current medical premium
with UnitedHealthcare, the City decided to go out to market for all lines
of coverage.
We received proposals from the following health coverage
· UnitedHealthcare
· Aetna
· Cigna
· Florida Blue / Florida Health Care Planes
The recommended program from our Broker / Consultant results from a
competitive bid and best and final offer process. It balances overall
cost, benefit value, provider access and service considerations while
expanding employee plan choice and HSA funding. City staff and
Gehring Group believe the recommended carriers and plan structure
provide the best overall value for the City and its employees for the
2027 plan year. These carriers offer the most advantageous
combination of cost, coverage, and service for the upcoming plan year
while maintaining plans that offer the same PCPs.
The City will be transitioning coverage as follows
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Medical / Prescriptions - From UnitedHealthcare to Florida
Health Care Plans / Florida Blue
HSA Contributions - No Change remain with Optum Bank
Dental - From UnitedHealthcare to MetLife
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Vision - From UnitedHealthcare to MetLife
Employee Assistance Program - From UnitedHealthcare to
Bree Health
Life / AD&D - No Change remain with Ochs / Madison National
Life
Short -Term Disability - No Change remain with Ochs / Madison
National Life

Approval of this item authorizes the City Manager to engage the health
insurance carriers selected by the City based on the broker /
consultant’s quote review and evaluation, pursuant to Resolution No.
2025-147 - Purchasing Policy as it is considered an exempt purchase
and may be approved by the City Manager as it was part of the
Adopted Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 budget as approved by Resolution
No. 2026-88.

I.

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-102 representing the October 1,
2026, through September 30, 2029, Collective Bargaining Agreement between
the City of Deltona and The International Association of Fire Fighters Local
2913.
Background:

The City of Deltona has reached an consensus on the Collective
Bargaining Agreement with The International Association of Fire
Fighters Local 2913. This agreement has been reviewed by both
parties’ legal teams, the City Manager, and has been ratified by The
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2913. This proposed
contract will be valid from October 1, 2026, through September 30,
2029.

8. ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A.

Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2026-86, approving Vacation of Right-of-Way
application VE26-0001 for 468 Sullivan Street. (Quasi-Legislative Hearing)
Background:

HYR Properties, LLC is requesting approval to vacate approximately
0.180 acres of platted alley rights-of-way associated with 468 Sullivan
Street. The request includes 25-foot wide and 15-foot wide alleyways
located within Block 20 of the Beauty Spot Orange City Plat.
The applicant is requesting the vacation to combine the properties for
future development of a single-family residence. Staff reviewed the
request in accordance with Section 74-21 of the Land Development
Code, including coordination with the applicable utility providers.
Staff finds that the vacation will not adversely affect access to
surrounding properties and that the alleyways are not necessary for use

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by the traveling public. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No.
2026-86.

9. ACTION ITEMS:
10. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:

A.

Discussion regarding revisions to Ordinance No. 19-2026, Temporary
Moratorium for Data Centers. City Attorney’s Office.
Background:

The City Commission approved Ordinance No. 19-2026, Temporary
Moratorium for Data Centers at first reading on September 21, 2026.
City Attorney has revised and added additional language to Ordinance
No. 19-2026 and seeks direction from the Commission prior to second
and final reading.

11. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
12. CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS, REQUESTS & REPORTS:
13. ADJOURNMENT:

CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC FORUM
*This is only for individuals who submitted a request to speak form during the 6:00
p.m. Public Forum and were not afforded the opportunity to speak.
NOTE: If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need
a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he/she may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105).
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these
proceedings should contact the City Manager in writing at
[email protected] or to Deltona City Hall, 2345 Providence Blvd.,
Deltona, FL 32725 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at which the person
wishes to attend. The City is not permitted to provide the use of human physical
assistance to physically handicapped persons in lieu of the construction or use of
ramps or other mechanical devices in order to comply with Florida law. If proper
accommodations for handicapped access cannot be made at a particular public
meeting venue pursuant to a timely written request under Section 286.26 F.S., the
City Manager shall change the venue of that meeting to a location where those
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accommodations can be provided.
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public meetings, which includes preventing disruption, promoting civility, and preserving decorum. To
that end, behavior which disrupts or impedes the efficient and orderly conduct of any public meeting, as
determined by the Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, is not permitted.
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a speaker’s statement when that statement is too lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene,
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discussion at hand. The Mayor, or presiding officer, or a majority of the City Commission, may also
interrupt any part of the meeting to warn any individual that they are being disruptive or otherwise
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of the City Commission, may require any individual to leave a public meeting for its duration if that
individual is unable to observe this Policy after being warned. Should an individual be required to leave a
meeting for violating this Policy, that person shall be escorted from Commission Chambers by a
Volusia Sheriff’s Deputy.
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