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Thomas Marshall, a resident of Glen Club Drive, said he has lived in DeBary 23 years and has repeatedly asked the city to address flooding that has inundated his house and a neighbor’s. “In those 23 years, and I've stood at this podium probably 20 times to address the problem,” he said, asking the city to keep drains clear before hurricane season. He also reported a collapsed sidewalk and undermined roadbed near his property after last year’s storm.

Mindy Alexander of Quail Lake said her subdivision’s lake stands at “the highest level it's ever been” in her 27 years there and reported street and driveway flooding after a short March storm. City staff responded that responsibility for stormwater drainage in Quail Lake rests with the homeowners association; the City Manager offered to meet and provide documentation for the HOA’s responsibilities.

Kenny Whitmore thanked the city for resolving a right-of-way pumping issue at his home and reported that pumps were now working.

In a staff report, the city manager said the elected-officials roundtable created a stormwater subcommittee working with other cities and the county to build a shared GIS of stormwater infrastructure and identify regional projects. He cautioned that engineering work can take 18 months or more and that funding and coordination with agencies such as FDOT and the St. Johns River Water Management District will shape timelines. City staff said many projects cannot be accelerated before the coming hurricane season because of time- and funding constraints.

The city manager also announced community meetings on the mobility plan — May 14 (evening) and May 15 (morning) — and a planned first reading of the updated mobility plan on June 4. He said House Bill 479 requires a new process for collecting a single transportation-impact fee and that the city will negotiate an interlocal agreement with the county by Oct. 1, 2025, to align fee collection and spending.

Councilmembers recommended staff meet with HOAs and affected residents; staff said they would provide documentation and discuss next steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 05-07-25","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters described repeated flooding in gated communities and Quail Lake; city staff said HOAs are responsible for some subdivision stormwater systems and outlined countywide stormwater coordination efforts and an upcoming mobility-plan public process.","taxTitle","City of DeBary, Volusia County, Florida","taxId",71131,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6243530,"DeBary council OKs Kimley‑Horn preconstruction work for Alexander Island; GMP expected by July",349,558000,907000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238426-9511597730b93f3af7448ac8eca13c5e&start=558&end=907","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238426-9511597730b93f3af7448ac8eca13c5e/thumbnail_558000.jpg","/articles/6243530/Florida/DeBary-council-OKs-KimleyHorn-preconstruction-work-for-Alexander-Island-GMP-expected-by-July","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243530-e1a921a72ef9794a2e432bad39f5ca74/orig.mp4?Expires=1770670763&Signature=dvDCzHw~puEeL6kxsJyHbtYhr-ObB87DcQqo3YdU4v64Cg3dL5kP2~--CDKnd6xWd0xC7y-TfQUVko2D1aeVKrLrfXYI-PAYUOvbGjw7KtVKhB5LdwEGXoSXLeXKgPIirrqOD6mhI9J474Qmv~kPoZA1rxgANx6R4ciYb~DuZ5BxsEy~n9RCxje4CuLToy10GqAWM4Z4jk6Q5KC5BbB6YTu5r9Ym~IN2cKkBjhB2qg8YphMDz228xmwMETjGrhHIQNyXGMEsCwsKFiql1B77bUknCclldEDDljTEILJ0Bxhhz7~2iscBfy2JsOr3hJ3iGsEDelnw05p3Fcfi83RfzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of DeBary approved Kimley‑Horn’s IPO 24 on Tuesday to provide preconstruction and construction-phase services for the Alexander Island project, moving the development closer to a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) later this summer.

Parks and Recreation Director Jason Scheitz told the council the IPO includes four tasks: two design-change tasks required for permitting, a constructability review to be coordinated with the contractor, and construction-phase services that are contingent on council approval of a GMP later this summer. He said tasks 1–3 should proceed immediately upon contract approval.

Scheitz identified the project line item in the parks and recreation infrastructure budget and said the St. Johns River Water Management District approval is the primary outstanding permit. City staff said contractors aim to submit a GMP at the first July meeting; if approved, contractors said they could break ground within 30 days.

Councilmembers expressed support for moving the project forward. The motion to approve IPO 24 passed unanimously.","City council approved IPO 24 with Kimley‑Horn for additional preconstruction and construction-phase services on the Alexander Island project. Staff said the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) is expected at the first July meeting pending a St. Johns Water Management permit.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6243534,"DeBary approves $768,721 settlement with debris contractor; remaining funds escrowed pending FEMA review",558,2358000,2916000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238426-9511597730b93f3af7448ac8eca13c5e&start=2358&end=2916","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238426-9511597730b93f3af7448ac8eca13c5e/thumbnail_2358000.jpg","/articles/6243534/Florida/DeBary-approves-768721-settlement-with-debris-contractor-remaining-funds-escrowed-pending-FEMA-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243534-3e6f2b1aa5b4eb7fcbc2ab0aeae47b48/orig.mp4?Expires=1770670763&Signature=XgIh9zgByfckZ6zGLfcjPOumPnbdha7C5v0wfPsMSmwFTOfOAms2zN5W9VP2Z81U6Z3E7w0gH7VpQirUw~rmDjqaQvT64lEKxN1x6wtBq5V-qmUjSXCKXYNgV7COE9CWcFSSVk3Prwj4UOf7Fjx9-EVE3FBhJKbjDV1tXgkTiiPdiVAabdwtlQxN2yC9n0FwxirGUCgbpHIj9qmZw4xRku6PKu2mxyxYceSQDUSH6ArC~V6Kax6SwKQ0o5QdGNsUM~LsOQzFlvwBZFFQkOtpnJzBQ3A7YedysWyKWuOxoKhxRG6XE91ZegPwM7nq2yBfzJMxAb0pun6aBQSsF8-57w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of DeBary approved a mediation settlement Tuesday that will send $768,721.48 to DRC Emergency Services LLC for debris removal after Hurricane Ian and place $192,180.36 into escrow while federal reimbursement is determined.

City Manager (unnamed) explained that FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers audited the city’s debris operations and found discrepancies between on-site estimates and the volume of debris recorded. The Corps applies a standard comparing ground volume to hauled mulch — staff described the standard as roughly 4:1 (mulch-to-ground cubic yards) for some operations, though other jurisdictions had used ratios from 6:1 to 8:1 depending on debris type.

The city initially paid $430,411.00 during the response; mediation and review produced an owed amount of $960,901.84 for 57,000 cubic yards (rounded in staff remarks). City staff said the parties agreed to split the difference and settled on $768,721.48 payable now, with the $192,180.36 difference placed in escrow pending FEMA’s final determination on eligible reimbursement. The funds will be drawn from general-fund reserves until FEMA completes its review.

City staff said the settlement resolves disputes over measurement methodology and protects federal-reimbursement eligibility while the Army Corps and FEMA complete their audit. The council authorized the city manager to execute the mediation and escrow agreements.

Council members discussed improvements to internal controls and monitoring since the Ian response; staff noted the city has changed monitoring and debris contractors since that event and is aiming to avoid similar discrepancies in future disasters.","The council approved a mediation settlement sending $768,721.48 to DRC Emergency Services LLC for debris removal after Hurricane Ian and placing $192,180.36 in escrow while FEMA reviews reimbursement eligibility.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6243539,"DeBary approves $358,575 sinkhole remediation final costs; general fund to cover shortfall",410,2012000,2422000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238426-9511597730b93f3af7448ac8eca13c5e&start=2012&end=2422","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238426-9511597730b93f3af7448ac8eca13c5e/thumbnail_2012000.jpg","/articles/6243539/Florida/DeBary-approves-358575-sinkhole-remediation-final-costs-general-fund-to-cover-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243539-c12d68bd194a3aad68e68fb583a04504/orig.mp4?Expires=1770670763&Signature=DZ01xgwr-iFTsbSvkKCPhwaIsph-bIhvKn772HU3YaUmopqCFXPHIuY46NjANtCXLtlEhxbDQ~7TQ-WtsZkBTXuVnjvpt3~PuKthTbBJFjqs1YGKY~Qv08CysYSFusTL19VA8AJbjpB10Usgvgbe13VZZXoqG7xWklbGgtBfskkh9Mu6~3XRqXK1uCekRm~iRct1ngqn-CU~SawuNTfbQHF-~eMmRrgRzL1pI89rzqmtxNg7y0YFbCulKOM9QinTIQa9l5oobYEnHmDzG4ZV8GyhURL4OBYqLCP-pc1Y7KfkKdlp8-~YJvqqD4eQcxylFgcj8~Bp346yPU~8xrBKww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of DeBary on Tuesday authorized final change orders that bring the cost of a sinkhole remediation project to $358,575, with $170,000 already included in a prior budget amendment and the remaining $188,575 to come from general-fund reserves.

City Engineer Richard Villasenor told the City Council the original approved package totaled $161,790 — including Helicon for $145,000 and ECS geotechnical services for $16,790 — and a 10% contingency of $14,500. Field work ran from Feb. 24 to April 3 and required 29 days on site. Villasenor said contractors reported grout intake exceeded initial estimates, making precise forecasting of material needs difficult.

The council approved a Helicon change order of $178,105, which includes the previously approved $14,500 contingency, and an ECS change order of $18,680. City staff explained that the nature of void-grouting remediation often prevents exact pre-project estimates because subsurface voids and loose materials are not fully known until work begins.

Villasenor said the project was necessary to stabilize the right-of-way and private property where voids had formed beneath the road and some private yards. The city will complete final invoicing and closeout after authorizing the changes; the council voted to authorize the city manager to execute the change orders. Councilmembers emphasized the urgency of completing the remediation to protect roadways and houses and noted the project’s cost, with one councilmember saying, “We’re handing out a lot of money tonight.”

City staff said $170,000 of the total had been included in a March 5, 2025 budget amendment; the remainder will be covered from reserves and included in a future amendment. No separate reimbursement source was identified in the meeting.","The council approved change orders totaling $196,785 to Helicon and ECS for sinkhole remediation work, bringing total project costs to $358,575; part of the expense was previously included in a budget amendment and the remainder will be drawn from general-fund reserves.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6243544,"DeBary Council approves $172,424 drainage fix for Burnesec Drive ahead of hurricane season",673,785000,1458000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3238426-9511597730b93f3af7448ac8eca13c5e&start=785&end=1458","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3238426-9511597730b93f3af7448ac8eca13c5e/thumbnail_785000.jpg","/articles/6243544/Florida/DeBary-Council-approves-172424-drainage-fix-for-Burnesec-Drive-ahead-of-hurricane-season","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243544-5b39b94519f2daec392925fc9a0d7bf2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770670763&Signature=K-tLCVum2KGp-anUCQ5VJ4PbWJIuds64ToU6wT~iPAci0O7p9AH2i2HquWJfRlFDBcGQJmxH96rlg5voTUsxmezx8DCr~e~gBaoJHwBmU~GSapU7jepVi9x8TIdSLEGQ80BDw8u3gN9QeEd6ki4yL3cx3PPWCXJ3YkNy4SL6JT6Ujqrf9JrcZIGlU6n8SBDZU4H-TNC6TbDJvPwmD-PuOujjim-tEIFNR3Gq2drqaCUEMTAV0IBbLfgviWOAU2Di-dkFh5DfZnrIqJ2yanR5t3CptLUsqSfzfCvZOLH0CWM8GtxOEG1H4tibLPHXqzVgW2x-UzLtXlouuzPUjd3ZfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of DeBary on Tuesday approved a $172,424.30 construction budget to repair severe erosion and upgrade stormwater infrastructure at the east end of Burnesec Drive, project representatives said.

Kaye Hare Construction Services owner Kevin Hare told the City Council the Burnesec Drive work aims to “restore severe erosion within the city's drainage easement” after Hurricane Milton’s heavy rainfall overwhelmed the existing system and damaged the road and adjacent properties. He said design and construction proposals were solicited from local contractors and engineers to meet an aggressive completion target before August 1.

The council voted to award the construction contract to DDS Enterprises LLC for $161,144.30, approve construction-phase engineering from Neal Schafer Inc. for $21,359, and authorize construction management with Kaye Hare Construction Services (work order 4205-02) not to exceed $18,096. The total recommended budget including a 7% contingency is $172,424.30, with irrigation estimated separately at about $2,500. Councilmember Stevenson moved approval; the motion passed unanimously.

Hare summarized prior steps: Veil/Neal Schafer prepared modeling and drawings after the October 2024 storm, and the city received three bids — DDS Enterprises at roughly $161,144, Gregory Construction at $241,028 and All Terrain Tractor Service at about $261,677 — before recommending DDS to expedite repairs. Hare said DDS’ principal, Nick Shepherd, had visited the site and was prepared to start immediately.

City staff said design work previously approved totaled $34,260; construction-phase engineering and construction management add to the project cost. Funding will come from general-fund reserves; staff noted the expenditures are subject to potential FEMA reimbursement for hurricane-related repairs.

Council members asked about the project timeline and durability. Hare said permitting by the St. Johns River Water Management District (referred to in the meeting as St. John's Water Management) is one remaining dependency and that contractors expect to be ready to bid when the permit is issued. On service life, staff said stormwater pipes typically have a 35-to-50-year lifespan depending on conditions, but added that “there’s really no guarantees when it comes to severe storms.”

The city also authorized on-site soils testing and monitoring by the geotechnical consultant included in the construction-phase scope. Staff said irrigation work to stabilize newly placed sod will use the resident’s water supply and that a separate irrigation contractor will be coordinated.

The council approved the measures so work can begin quickly to protect homes and the roadway before hurricane season.","The City of DeBary approved a contract with DDS Enterprises and related engineering and construction-management services to repair severe erosion and upgrade stormwater infrastructure on Burnesec Drive, drawing on general-fund reserves with possible future FEMA reimbursement.","actionData","errors"]

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