- January 23, 2025
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The South Ormond Neighborhood Center’s new gym is one step closer to fruition.
Back in November 2019, the Leisure Services Advisory Board determined the need for an additional gymn at SONC to be a priority, and the City Commission gave city staff the OK to move forward with the project.
Though the construction bid came a bit over the initial $800,000 budget, the City Commission unanimously approved the award of a $1.079 million construction contract to Saboungi Construction, Inc. at its Aug. 4 meeting. The item was approved as part of the meeting’s consent agenda.
“I am extremely pleased that the South Ormond Neighborhood Center will be receiving this fantastic improvement and I thank this commission for their support in this,” City Commissioner Troy Kent said. “This will not only benefit the residents of Zone 2 and the children in that community, it will benefit the entire city.”
According to a city memo, the project will allow the center to enhance programming for indoor activities like basketball, volleyball and pickleball.
The city received a $235,200 grant for the project by the Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District; the remainder of the dollars are coming from the city’s general fund reserves.
Volusia County Councilwoman Heather Post has been selected and appointed by the president of the Florida Association of Counties to serve on a newly-formed statewide Preemption Committee, according to a press release.
“Many of our local issues have been greatly affected by decisions made at higher levels,” Post said. “To be chosen to work on this specific committee to protect our rights to govern locally means a great deal. I know it will be a big commitment, but I am dedicated to representing Volusia County and fighting for home rule.”
Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Volusia County Government is asking the public to voluntarily wear masks at all county offices and libraries, as well as the Lyonia Environmental Center and the DeBary Hall Historic Site.
However, masks are required at the Daytona Beach International Airport, Marine Science Center and on Votran buses and facilities.
The Aug. 6 city staff report states the Site Plan Review Committee met regarding the vacant property at 121 E. Granada Blvd. The property could be redeveloped for commercial and residential use.
