Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Daytona Beach public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues with medium priority
Bike Week Master Plan guidelines and fees
A fight broke out over whether the Bike Week master plan is actually finished. Commissioner Paris insists only the fees were settled across two workshops and wants more discussion on year-round business requirements and itinerant vending; most colleagues thought the plan was done. Staff will bring it back for a decision after new commissioners are seated.
Clyde Morris corridor improvements
The state's Clyde Morris project — approved by the governor two years early — will add a pedestrian tunnel for Embry-Riddle students and new sidewalks the city has requested for years. FDOT will present the project to the commission in January.
Burgoyne site redevelopment and structured parking
Board members discussed the Burgoyne parcel — a potential $200–300 million project — noting Brownwhere will master-plan the site and that public participation might come via structured parking, which could require CRA financing tools beyond the CRA's remaining years.
Data Center Moratorium and Resource Impact
The city is exploring a temporary one-year ban on large data centers to evaluate their heavy demands on local electricity, water usage, and community compatibility.
Midtown Vacant Lot Acquisition and Property Exchange
The city considered buying a small vacant lot on MLK Boulevard for about $27,700, but commissioners asked if they could trade another city-owned lot instead to save money since the parcel is too small to build on.
Public Sanitation Facilities During Bike Week
Local business owners raised concerns about the lack of city-provided public restrooms during major events like Bike Week, which leads to sanitation issues and burdens private businesses.
Historic Funeral Home Roof Funding Request
The historic Herbert Thompson Funeral Home applied for a 0% forgivable loan of nearly $49,000 to replace its roof, helping preserve one of the oldest operating Black-owned businesses in the city.