VCARD News & Events

VCARD Chairmanship Transitions

VCARD thanks Mr. Shailesh Patel, President, Dredging & Marine Consultants in Port Orange for his extended tenure as VCARD Chair from 2015 – 2018.

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VCARD welcomes Ms. Maria Summerlin, S&ME, in her role as VCARD Chair for 2018 - 2019.

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VCARD Celebrated 32nd Installation Banquet

Last Wednesday, over 120 attendees gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of this past year while ushering in 2018. Honors were awarded to Jane Terrell, Universal Engineering, Member of the Year; John Albright, Consolidated-Tomoka, Vision Award; and Hyatt Brown, Brown & Brown, Citizen of the Year. Mr. Brown in his acceptance speech shared more on their expansion plans. Read News-Journal Article

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Code Enforcement Liens To Be Placed on Property Tax Bills

Volusia County Property Appraiser Larry Bartlett has announced plans to fight blight by placing code enforcement liens on property tax bills. The initiative was prompted by citizen complaints about blighted areas and requests from city officials to recoup housing code enforcement costs.

Bartlett worked with members of the Beachside Redevelopment Committee in developing the plan.

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City of Daytona To Approve East ISB Funding

On February 7, the City of Daytona Beach Commission will be presented a resolution approving an agreement between City of Daytona Beach and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that accelerates design and engineering of East International Speedway Boulevard improvement project. The agreement will be a locally funded agreement between the City and FDOT.

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Impact Fee Presentation to County Council

This morning, Volusia County Council received a presentation on impact fees by the Director of Growth and Resource Management, Clay Ervin. To learn more how fees are calculated; thoroughfare road program; and, proportionate share. Presentation Found Here. Best if viewed while listening to audio (1:27) here.