Stormwater Engineering Consultant Selection
Summary
The city is hiring a stormwater engineering consultant and Commissioner Dan Reed will sit on the selection committee, with interviews expected the week of August 24.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not stated — consultant costs will come later once a firm is selected.
Residents dealing with drainage and stormwater issues citywide.
No one directly, though continued delays push the project timeline back.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Technical Review Committee - Aug 20, 2026
City engineers flagged mismatched weir elevations, rainfall figures, and pond designs across the Orange Camp plat plans, plus a failure to keep the 100-year storm on-site as the city's comprehensive plan requires. Getting this right matters for flooding in and around the new development.
City Commission - Aug 17, 2026
DeLand has received over $2 million in Transform 386 grant funding for drainage studies and stormwater projects like Glen Eagle acquisition, Saddlebrook, and the Orange Camp watershed. A new countywide interactive map on volusia.org lets residents look up flood projects near their address.
City Commission - Aug 3, 2026
The city is hiring a stormwater engineering consultant and Commissioner Dan Reed will sit on the selection committee, with interviews expected the week of August 24.
City Commission - Jul 9, 2026
The Stormwater Fund pays for drainage, flooding prevention, and water quality infrastructure. Budget decisions here matter most during heavy rains and hurricane season.
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