- November 28, 2024
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The City Commission approved a Building Improvement Grant on Feb. 16 in the amount of $50,000 for Dwight Selby, of MDSS Inc., for the property at 200 E. Granada Blvd. The three-story building, located to the west of Bovard Avenue, was formerly a Bank of America.
Selby is seeking additional tenants for the building, according to the meeting agenda documents.
The building update would be consistent with the Granada Plaza which was remodeled with a grant in 2014, and the colors and design were approved by OrmondMainstreet.
The grants are targeted to redevelopment of facades. There will be one year to make the improvements, which include cornices on the roof, exterior painting, awnings, new signage and picture windows on the east side of the third floor. The lowest bid for the total project was about$130,000, according to the documents.
The City Commission gave the OK on Feb. 16 for a new outreach project initiated by city staff, called “Ormond Beach 2 Go,” to provide city hall services out in the community
Modeled after programs in Boston and Vancouver, it will be launched as a pilot project in March.
The plan calls for a “pop-up” city hall to travel at least quarterly to different locations. Residents will be able to get recycling bins, pay utility bills, get yard sale permits, ask questions about various projects and learn about employment opportunities and recreational programs. Guided access to ormondbeach.org will also be available.
City firefighters will be inspecting and conducting water flow testing of the city’s 1,700 fire hydrants from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays, throughout March, April and May .
Firefighters will open fire hydrants and flow water for several minutes, which may cause tap water in the area to become discolored or cloudy. This is a temporary condition that can be corrected by letting the tap water run until clear, which could take a few minutes, according to a city press release. If the water remains discolored after a few minutes of flowing, call Public Works at 676-3220.
The city asks that residents who have a hydrant in their yard to be sure that it is clear of obstructions. The Florida Fire Prevention Code states: “Hydrants shall be clear from growth, vegetation, trash, fences, vehicles or storage of other materials that would obstruct a fire hydrant and hinder or prevent its immediate use by the fire department.”
The wrong website for Citizens For Ormond Beach was provided in the Feb. 18 Observer. To report an abandoned, deteriorating house, or a code violation, visit CFOBONLINE.COM.
Reports can also be made to the city by visiting ormondbeach.org and clicking on Code Enforcement.
