Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in DeLand public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in parks rec
Centennial Square Gate Design
The CRA is continuing a project to spruce up the entry to Centennial Square Park with a decorative iron gate, new lighting, and a mural, separating the improved space from the service alley behind it. Safety and lighting of the full alley remain a board concern.
DeLand Little League Field Shortage
The league has grown to 682 kids — nearly triple what its fields can handle — and asked the commission to keep new fields a top priority, noting visiting tournaments bring out-of-town spending to DeLand.
Tennis Center/Pickleball Expansion on Hold
All seven construction bids came in at $5.5 million or more against a $3.5 million estimate, so the Commission rejected them and sent the project back for a cheaper redesign. Shuffleboard players who share the site are asking that their courts survive any new plan.
Public Mural Art Committee Appointments
Four members were seated on the committee that reviews public mural proposals — the body the city attorney credited with raising the quality of downtown's public art.
Parks and Recreation budget
Parks and Recreation funding covers city parks, facilities, and recreation programs. Budget discussions here affect how well those spaces are maintained and what programs are offered.
Chisholm Center fee request from Soca Ruby Red All-Stars
A youth all-star organization asked the Commission to partner with them and lower the fees for using the Chisholm Center. No decision was made on the spot.