Watch last night’s City Commission meeting online

City commissioners met Wednesday night and people not able to attend can watch a replay on the city’s website.

At the meeting, city commissioners reduced the proposed millage rate a tenth of a percent to 5.4300. The rate is a reduction from last year’s rate of 5.5300. The millage rate is the amount per $1,000 (1/1000 of a dollar) used to calculate taxes on property.

Property taxes are the largest single revenue source of the General Fund and are used to pay for many of the primary services of city government including police protection, fire service, park maintenance, recreation activities and city planning.

There will be a public hearing at the City Commission meeting on Sept. 21 where commissioners will finalize the millage rate and next fiscal year's budget.

Local youth recognized for work in summer camps

Three local youth were recognized at this week's commission meeting for working in the city’s summer camps as part of the CATALYST Global Youth Initiatives Ambassador Work Readiness program. With the goal of gaining experience to be more prepared for employment, these student interns worked six hours a day, five days a week for six weeks with children in the city's rec program. The youth pictured are with Founder and CEO of CATALYST Felicia Benzo, Mayor Derrick L. Henry and City Manager Deric C. Feacher. Note, two of the student interns who participated in the program were not in attendance at last night’s meeting.

Campbell pools being resurfaced

Resurfacing of the Campbell Aquatic Center pools has started. Improvements are scheduled to be finished by the end of October. Residents can enjoy the Cypress Aquatic Center, which is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for youth ages 17 and younger. The Cypress Aquatic Center is at 981 George W. Engram Blvd.

Residents reminded to bring in containers after being emptied

Residents reminded to remove containers promptly after being emptied

Daytona Beach residents are provided 96-gallon rollout containers for twice-a-week residential collection of household garbage. Refuse containers and recycling bins can be placed at the curb as early as 6 p.m. the day before collection and no later than 7 a.m. the day of service. After collection, all containers should be promptly removed from the curb. Per city code, containers must be removed from the curb by 8 p.m. on the service day. Waste toters and recycling bins cannot be stored visibly in the front yard. If you have questions about your garbage collection, please call (386) 671-8670 or view these Frequently Asked Questions.

Midtown Music Concert Series concludes Sept. 17

Enjoy Game Night every Thursday at YSG

Come out and play the games you know and love every week at the Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Cultural and Educational Center at 1000 Vine Street. Game Night is from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday and hosted by Virginia Bell.

Tickets on sale to see Judy Collins at Peabody

American singer and songwriter Judy Collins will be performing “Wildflowers,” her sixth studio album, originally released in 1967, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Peabody Auditorium. Tickets are available for purchase online and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office. Ticket prices are $49, $59, $69 and $79 plus applicable surcharges.

“Wildflowers” features originals alongside songs by not-yet household names including Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen and adventurous selections by Jacques Brel and Francesco Landini. Her discerning palette and literary gifts have enabled her to evolve into a poetic, storyteller songwriter. Now in her sixth decade as a singer and songwriter, Collins is experiencing a profound level of growth and prolific creativity. Attendees will delight in her collection of songs from “Wildflowers” as she is accompanied by the 30-piece Space Coast Symphony Orchestra conducted by Aaron Collins.

Free concerts at the Bandshell this weekend

Enjoy music by the ocean at this weekend’s free concerts at the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell.

Friday night there will be performances by “Jaded,” a tribute to Aerosmith. Jaded includes a set list that encompasses enough of the 45-year history of Aerosmith to be representative of the actual experience of seeing the band live on any given night. The band has, through the study of the music being reproduced, discovered a true love for this first truly American rock and blues answer to the British invasion's Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, and feel that shines through in each performance. Most importantly, Jaded, the Aerosmith tribute is about having a good time with good music and good friends.

Saturday night, the Friends of the Bandshell present “In The Light Of Led Zeppelin,” a tribute to Led Zeppelin. This band delivers an amazing performance that is inspired by the musical evolution of both Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. “In The Light Of Led Zeppelin” was created to pay tribute to this legendary songwriting team and has been performing the Led Zeppelin catalog for over 12 years in several international Led Zeppelin tributes. After years of performing together, it is easy to see how they evolved into delivering a concert that mixes the textured, refined and flavorful sounds of classical and world music including Egyptian and Middle Eastern orchestras that were so eloquently brought into the public eye during the now famous "Page & Plant" world tour.

All concerts start at 7:15 p.m. There will be food trucks and vendors on site. The Bandshell summer concerts are free to the public with the option to purchase VIP seats for $10 plus applicable surcharges. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs to the concerts or purchase VIP tickets, which include a seat. VIP tickets are available for purchase online or between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office at 600 Auditorium Blvd.