Volusia Matters Newsletter/Interview Cyrus Callum, Volusia Aviation/Economic Resources Director

Podcast News Topics

Local entities have finalized their FY 2025-26 budgets…FINAL list of approved budgets/tax rates to be posted in October VM newsletter

Volusia Innovation Hub, 601 Innovation Way (next to Daytona Intl Airport) held its grand REopening on Sept 15 to mark the facility's management transition and expanded mission from UCF to Volusia's Economic Development Division

DB City Commission approved an ordinance to increase impact fees for residential/commercial construction projects. New fees will be applied to police, fire, transportation and general government.

Deland City Commission increased their impact fees an average of 40% on residential/commercial, office, industrial, assisted living facilities….to supplement city’s cost of Police, Fire, General Govt, Parks/Recreation

Sept 11 - DeLand’s Planning Bd approved an ordinance to allow tiny home communities with 3 or more units, between 200-600 sq ft each

County Chair Jeff Brower will host a town hall mtg Wednesday, Sept 24, 5:30 PM Port Orange Library to get residents’ input on flooding concerns affecting their neighborhoods

Six Volusia County School District employees have new homes due to Homes Bring Hope, community and business partners

NSB City Commission ratified collective agreements with Police Officers and Fire Fighters….approved resolutions for Charter amendments to go on November 2025 ballot….approved applicants for Police, Fire Pension Bds and Planning Bd

Federal Government’s fiscal year ends Sept 30…Congress must pass either complete appropriations bills or a continuing resolution (CR)…a temporary fix……to keep federal government funded…Trump cancelled meeting with Democrats Sen Chuck Schumer and House Minority Ldr Hakeem Jeffries..US House got back in Washington Sept 23…Senate returns Sept 29

INTERVIEW - Volusia Aviation Economic Resources Director Cyrus Callum discusses REopening of Volusia Business Innovation Hub…DBIA passenger traffic….collaboration with Team Volusia and CEO Business Alliance

NOTE - Sept 30….Fla’s minimum wage increase $13 to $14. Tipped employees’ cash wage will increase to $10.98. Per the 2020 constitutional amendment will go to $15 on Sept. 30, 2026…with $11.98 for tipped workers