Request for approval of Resolution No. 2025-160 to authorize the agreement between the City of Deltona and Volusia County for the Transform386 Award - Elkcam Boulevard at Lake Helen Osteen Road - Flood Mitigation Project.

Summary

The City of Deltona is requesting approval for Resolution No. 2025-160, which authorizes the City Manager to execute a Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with Volusia County. This agreement is for the Elkcam Boulevard at Lake Helen Osteen Road Flood Mitigation Project, funded through the HUD Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. The total estimated project budget is $845,575, with $422,787.50 from CDBG-DR funds and an equal match of $422,787.50 from the City of Deltona. Volusia County will manage the design and construction of the project, while the City will provide support and be responsible for costs exceeding the grant funding. The project aims to mitigate flooding through stormwater pipe and ditch bottom inlet installation.

Citizen Impact

This agreement will lead to flood mitigation improvements at the intersection of Elkcam Boulevard and Lake Helen Osteen Road, aiming to reduce flooding risks in the area. Residents may see improved infrastructure and environmental resilience.

Confidence

high