Watch replay of City Commission meeting

City commissioners met Wednesday night and people who were not able to attend can watch a replay of the meeting from the convenience of their personal computer or mobile device. At the meeting, commissioners approved an agreement with the City of South Daytona to provide water, wastewater and reuse water services and several zoning requests. The agenda items for a rezoning request for a development known as Waypointe, the appointment of a new city attorney and discussion on lighting and cameras have been moved to the May 17 commission meeting.

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Mayor Henry recognizes Clerks Office

Mayor Derrick Henry proclaimed this week as Professional Municipal Clerks Week to recognize the vital and appreciated services performed by the City Clerks Office in serving the changing needs of our community. The six-person department, led by City Clerk Letitia LaMagna, is the custodian of official records for the city and is the principal source of information sought by the public. The office processed more than 2,400 public record requests last year. They also provide support for the City Commission with agenda preparation and coordination, organize municipal elections and provide notice of public meetings for the city.

City secures state funding for utilities critical infrastructure

The City of Daytona Beach was awarded $3.9 million for seven stormwater and wastewater projects through funding provided by the Hurricane Stormwater and Wastewater Assistance Grant Program. The $100 million grant program was created for eligible governments by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature during their special session in December 2022.

The emergency funding is intended to accelerate restoration and address damages to critical wastewater and stormwater infrastructure as a result of the unprecedented back-to-back storms of hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

Daytona Beach received the full funding request for each submitted project and no matching funds are required. Grant applications and project summaries were submitted by Utilities staff.

Lids available for residents to properly dispose of fat, oils & grease

The city’s Utilities department has blue plastic lids available for residents so they can properly dispose of Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG). When FOG are poured down drains and into sewer lines, they cool and solidify, clogging wastewater flow causing significant and costly damage. The reusable lids are designed to fit a variety of food cans, such as vegetable, tuna fish, dog food and soup. Residents can pour their FOG into a can and seal it until it cools and hardens. Once a can fills up, throw it away and save the lid for the next can.

Lids are available in the Utility Billing department from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in City Hall and can be made available to homeowner associations and neighborhood groups by calling (386) 671-8987.

New playground surface at Henry Lee Park

Mulch has been replaced with a new rubber surface in both playground areas. The poured-in-place surface provides a safer, more durable and virtually maintenance-free surface. Henry Lee Park is at 701 Bellevue Ave.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in downtown Daytona Beach

Sounds of Summer Concert Series begins June 2 at Bandshell

The popular summer Friday night concerts at the Bandshell will start Friday, June 2, and continue through Sept. 1. All performances begin at 7:15 p.m.

The Sounds of Summer Concert Series features a full lineup of tribute bands playing a variety of genres including country, rock n’ roll, disco and funk, Motown and R&B. The concerts are free with the option to purchase VIP seats for $15 plus applicable surcharges. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs to the concerts or purchase VIP tickets, which include a seat.

VIP tickets can be purchased from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Peabody Box Office or online.

This year’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series participating sponsors are Daytona International Speedway, Hometown News, Beach 92.7 FM, Kix Country 98.7 FM, Kool 100.9 FM, Gary Yeomans Ford, WSBB 106.9 FM, Harry’s Famous Pizza, Coca-Cola and Bud Light.

CVB hosts listening session, May 16

The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will continue with its series of Community Tourism Listening Sessions at noon Tuesday, May 16, at its new office, Oceanside Executive Center at 140 S. Atlantic Avenue, Suite 500, in Ormond Beach. Space is limited. Attendees should RSVP no later than Monday, May 15, via email or by calling (386) 255-0415 ext. 110. Those unable to attend the session are encouraged to email their input directly to Executive Director Lori Campbell Baker or call (386) 255-0415 ext. 120.