Edgewater, FL

City Council

Planning and Zoning Board on 2026-10-14 6:30 PM

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings to consider a conditional use permit and four non-administrative variances. The board will also consider the appointment of Crystal Weipert as a board member.

• CU-2605: Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage at 128 N Old County Road
• VA-2622: Front yard metal accessory structure extension at 1407 36th Street
• VA-2623: Rear yard setback and height variance at 2428 Kumquat Drive
• VA-2624: Storage shed height variance at 1002 Lake Avenue
• VA-2625: Concrete driveway along property line at 1903 Willow Oak Drive

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings to consider one conditional use permit and four variance requests. The board will also vote on approving minutes from four previous 2026 meetings.

• CU-2605: Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage at 128 N Old County Road
• VA-2622: Front yard metal accessory structure extension at 1407 36th Street
• VA-2623: Rear yard setback and height variance for accessory structure at 2428 Kumquat Drive
• VA-2624: Height variance for a storage shed at 1002 Lake Avenue
• VA-2625: Concrete driveway variance along an unimproved road at 1903 Willow Oak Drive

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate on 2026-10-08 2:00 PM

The Special Magistrate will review several code enforcement cases involving property maintenance and vehicle violations. The body will hear evidence and determine compliance for specific residential and commercial addresses.

• Case 26-442: RV storage, inoperable vehicles, and nuisance at 1871 Juniper Dr
• Case 26-627: Garbage accumulation and inoperable vehicles at 1519 Juniper Dr
• Case 26-663: Outside storage and inoperable vehicles at 1821 Coco Palm Dr
• Case 26-689: Property maintenance and nuisance at 3120 Silver Palm Dr
• Case 26-702: Property maintenance at 3315 Juniper Dr

Special Magistrate Ryan Knight reviewed 12 code enforcement cases where the alleged violators were not present. The Magistrate found the properties in violation of the cited sections and ordered the staff recommendations.

• Case 26-442 A, B, C: Found Frank Reiter (1871 Juniper Dr) in violation of RV storage, inoperable vehicle parking, and general nuisance
• Case 26-627 A, B: Found Shirma R Butts (1519 Juniper Dr) in violation of garbage accumulation and inoperable vehicle parking
• Case 26-663 A, B: Found Michael F Ditty (1821 Coco Palm Dr) in violation of outside storage/debris and inoperable vehicle parking
• Case 26-689 A-Repeat, B: Found Bettiemae Walz (3120 Silver Palm Dr) in violation of property maintenance and general nuisance
• Case 26-695: Found Richard L Ohlin II (1616 Royal Palm Dr) in violation of inoperable vehicle parking
• Case 26-702: Found Peterson Law Group PLLC (3315 Juniper Dr) in violation of property maintenance
• Case 26-709: Found Wayne A Ogburn (2409 Juniper Dr) in violation of property maintenance
• Approved minutes of the September 21, 2026 hearing

Recreation & Cultural Services Board

The Recreation & Cultural Services Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. New business items include setting a date for a Beautification Award presentation, reviewing quotes for a Butterfly Wing muralist, and discussing the 2027 Calendar of Events. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• Butterfly Wing muralist quotes review
• 2027 Calendar of Events discussion
• Beautification Award presentation date setting
• Parks & Recreation Director's report
• Public comments period

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate

Edgewater's Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers, 104 N. Riverside Drive, to hear 12 code enforcement cases. Cases involve alleged violations such as RV storage, inoperable vehicle parking, garbage accumulation, property maintenance, and nuisance conditions at addresses on Juniper Dr, Coco Palm Dr, Silver Palm Dr, and Royal Palm Dr. The agenda lists citations and case numbers but no proposed fines or outcomes; the meeting may also approve prior minutes and swear in witnesses.

• Case 26-442: Frank Reiter, 1871 Juniper Dr — RV storage/parking, inoperable vehicle parking, and nuisance generally (Citation 0863)
• Case 26-627: Shirma R Butts, 1519 Juniper Dr — garbage accumulation and inoperable vehicle parking (Citation 0867)
• Case 26-663: Michael F Ditty, 1821 Coco Palm Dr — outside storage/debris and inoperable vehicle parking (Citation 1010)
• Case 26-689 (repeat): Bettiemae Walz, 3120 Silver Palm Dr — property maintenance and nuisance generally (Citation 0864)
• Cases 26-695, 26-702, 26-709: inoperable vehicle parking at 1616 Royal Palm Dr, property maintenance at 3315 Juniper Dr, and property maintenance at 2409 Juniper Dr

Special Magistrate Ryan Knight reviewed 12 code enforcement cases. Because the alleged violators were not present, the Magistrate found the properties in violation and ordered the staff recommendations.

• Found Frank Reiter (1871 Juniper Dr) in violation of RV storage, inoperable vehicle parking, and general nuisance codes
• Found Shirma R Butts (1519 Juniper Dr) in violation of garbage accumulation and inoperable vehicle parking codes
• Found Michael F Ditty (1821 Coco Palm Dr) in violation of outside storage/debris and inoperable vehicle parking codes
• Found Bettiemae Walz (3120 Silver Palm Dr) in violation of property maintenance and general nuisance codes
• Found Richard L Ohlin II (1616 Royal Palm Dr) in violation of inoperable vehicle parking code
• Found Peterson Law Group PLLC (3315 Juniper Dr) in violation of property maintenance code
• Found Wayne A Ogburn (2409 Juniper Dr) in violation of property maintenance code
• Approved minutes of the September 21, 2026 hearing

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will meet to conduct public hearings and review reports. The agenda includes a Department Director’s Report and Board Reports.

• AR-2026-0380: Department Director’s Report
• AR-2026-0381: Board Reports

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will meet to discuss reports from the Department Director and other board members. The agenda includes placeholders for old and new business public hearings.

• AR-2026-0380: Department Director’s Report
• AR-2026-0381: Board Reports

Planning and Zoning Board on 2026-10-14 6:30 PM

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold public hearings to consider one conditional use permit and four variance requests. The board will also review minutes from four previous 2026 meetings.

• CU-2605: Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage at 128 N Old County Road
• VA-2622: Front yard metal accessory structure extension at 1407 36th Street
• VA-2623: Rear yard setback and height variance at 2428 Kumquat Drive
• VA-2624: Storage shed height variance at 1002 Lake Avenue
• VA-2625: Concrete driveway along property line at 1903 Willow Oak Drive

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a parking lot extension for Boston Whaler. The committee will review a site plan and as-built storm and drainage documents.

• Public hearing for Boston Whaler Parking Lot Extension
• Review of Site Plan dated 08-06-2026
• Review of As-Built Storm and Drainage documents dated 03-13-19

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan for the Boston Whaler parking lot extension. The board will review the site plan dated 08-06-2026 and as-built storm and drainage documents from 03-13-19.

• Public hearing for Boston Whaler Parking Lot Extension site plan

City Council

The Edgewater City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM at 104 N. Riverside Drive, immediately after the CRA meeting. The agenda is largely procedural: roll call, agenda approval, minutes approval, a City Manager's report, council reports, and two citizen comment periods. Concrete items include a Red Ribbon Week proclamation, three Veteran of the Year proclamations and awards, and two Economic Development Board reappointments. No public hearings, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda.

• Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week
• Veteran of the Year proclamations and awards for Jim McGinnis, Sara & David Owen, and Rick Wollet
• Economic Development Board reappointment tied to the term expiration of Enaris Inman (Councilman Rainbird)
• Economic Development Board reappointment tied to the term expiration of Christine Power (Mayor Depew)
• Consent agenda to be acted on by a single motion unless a council member requests removal

The City Council adopted a resolution for the Veteran Organization of the Year and selected individuals for Veteran of the Year. The council also re-appointed two members to the Economic Development Board.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-R-41 Veteran Organization of the Year (5-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Enaris Inman to the Economic Development Board (5-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Christine Powers to the Economic Development Board (5-0)
• Selected Sara and David Owen (Volusia Young Marines) as Veteran Organization of the Year by consensus
• Approved selection of Jim McGinnis and Rick Wollet as Veterans of the Year (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hearing to adopt the preliminary proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The body will also consider a grant reimbursement for a completed project.

• Adoption of the preliminary proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Reimbursement of $9,445 for a Façade Improvement grant at 105-107 North Ridgewood Avenue

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Edgewater Community Redevelopment Agency meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM at 104 N. Riverside Drive to hold public hearings on its preliminary proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and on a facade improvement grant reimbursement. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a department director's report. The budget item is listed as Resolution 2026-CRA-04; the reimbursement request is AR-2026-0362 for $9,445 at 105-107 North Ridgewood Avenue.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-CRA-04: adoption of the CRA preliminary proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Public hearing on AR-2026-0362: reimbursement of $9,445 for a completed Façade Improvement grant at 105-107 North Ridgewood Avenue
• Approval of minutes
• Department Director's Report under discussion items

City Council - Immediately following CRA meeting

The City Council will meet to consider appointments to the Economic Development Board and a resolution regarding the Veteran Organization of the Year. The body will also discuss nominations for the Veteran of the Year award.

• Resolution 2026-R-41 Veteran Organization of the Year
• Economic Development Board appointments for Councilman Rainbird and Mayor Depew
• Veteran of the Year nomination for Jim McGinnis
• Veteran of the Year nomination for Sara & David Owen
• Veteran of the Year nomination for Rick Wollet

The City Council approved the selection of the Veteran Organization of the Year and Veterans of the Year. The council also re-appointed two members to the Economic Development Board.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-R-41 for Veteran Organization of the Year (5-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Enaris Inman to the Economic Development Board (5-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Christine Powers to the Economic Development Board (5-0)
• Selected Sara and David Owen (Volusia Young Marines) as Veteran Organization of the Year
• Approved selection of Jim McGinnis and Rick Wollet as Veterans of the Year (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Edgewater Community Redevelopment Agency meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at 104 N. Riverside Drive. The agenda lists a public hearing on Resolution 2026-CRA-04, adoption of the agency's preliminary proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and a request to approve a $9,445 reimbursement for a completed Façade Improvement grant at 105-107 North Ridgewood Avenue. The only other listed item is a Department Director's Report under discussion items. The agenda does not include the budget's dollar figures or other details.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2026-CRA-04, the CRA preliminary proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Request AR-2026-0362: $9,445 reimbursement for a completed Façade Improvement grant at 105-107 North Ridgewood Avenue
• Department Director's Report listed under discussion items
• Approval of minutes listed as an agenda item

City Council - Immediately following CRA meeting

The Edgewater City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, immediately following the CRA meeting, at 104 N. Riverside Drive. The published agenda is largely procedural: it lists approval of minutes, a city manager's report, council reports, citizen comments, and an adjournment. Concrete items include proclamations (Red Ribbon Week and three Veteran of the Year awards) and two Economic Development Board re-appointments. No public hearings, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda.

• Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week
• Veteran of the Year Proclamation and Award for Jim McGinnis
• Veteran of the Year Proclamation and Award for Sara & David Owen
• Veteran of the Year Proclamation and Award for Rick Wollet
• Economic Development Board re-appointments: Councilman Rainbird (term expiration of Enaris Inman) and Mayor Depew (term expiration of Christine Power)

City Council

The Edgewater City Council will consider final resolutions setting the operating and voted debt service millage rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, along with the final budget and appropriations. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance updating development/impact fees, adoption of a wastewater treatment plant facilities plan, and a professional engineering services proposal for the 18th Street canal erosion project. Public comments are scheduled.

• Resolution 2026-R-33: Final operating millage rate for FY 2026-2027
• Resolution 2026-R-34: Final voted debt service millage rate for GO Parks bonds
• Resolution 2026-R-35: Final budget and appropriations for FY 2026-2027
• Ordinance 2026-O-17 (2nd reading): Amending impact fees under Chapter 21, Article XVII
• Proposal for professional engineering services - 18th Street Canal Erosion and Sediment Control Project

Edgewater's City Council approved the final Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and both final millage rates — the operating rate and the voted debt service rate for the GO for Parks — each on a 5-0 vote. The council also approved a resolution adopting the Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Plan and passed the second reading of an ordinance amending impact fees in the Land Development Code. In addition, it approved a professional engineering services proposal for the 18th Street Canal Erosion and Sediment Control Project and made three Police Pension Board appointments. All recorded votes were 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2026-R-33, final Edgewater operating millage rate for FY2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-R-34, final voted debt service millage rate for the GO for Parks for FY2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-R-35, final FY2026-2027 budget with appropriations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-R-40 adopting the Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Plan (5-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 2026-O-17 amending impact fees under Chapter 21, Article XVII (5-0)
• Approved professional engineering services proposal for the 18th Street Canal Erosion and Sediment Control Project (5-0)
• Approved minutes of eight special meetings from 2024-2026 (5-0)
• Appointed/re-appointed three Police Pension Board members due to term expirations (5-0 each)

City Council

The Edgewater City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 104 N. Riverside Drive to adopt final millage rates and the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance updating development impact fees, a resolution on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Plan, and a consent item for engineering services on the 18th Street Canal erosion project. Three Police Pension Board re-appointments are also listed. The agenda does not state dollar amounts for the budget, millage rates, or the engineering contract.

• Resolution 2026-R-33: final Edgewater operating millage rate for FY 2026-2027
• Resolution 2026-R-34: final voted debt service millage rate for GO for Parks, FY 2026-2027
• Resolution 2026-R-35: final budget appropriations for FY 2026-2027
• Resolution 2026-R-40: adoption of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Plan
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-O-17: amending impact fees under Chapter 21 (Land Development Code), Article XVII

Edgewater's City Council approved the final operating millage rate, the voted debt service millage rate for the parks general obligation, and the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, all on 5-0 votes. The council also approved a wastewater treatment plant facilities plan, amended development impact fees on second reading, and approved engineering services for the 18th Street Canal erosion and sediment control project. Three Police Pension Board appointments were approved, and minutes from eight prior special meetings were accepted. All recorded votes were 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2026-R-33, final operating millage rate for FY 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-R-34, voted debt service millage rate for the GO for Parks for FY 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-R-35, final FY 2026-2027 budget with appropriations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-R-40, wastewater treatment plant facilities plan (5-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-O-17 amending impact fees under the Land Development Code (5-0)
• Approved professional engineering services for the 18th Street Canal erosion and sediment control project (5-0)
• Approved three Police Pension Board appointments/re-appointments (5-0 each)
• Approved minutes of eight prior special meetings (5-0)

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate on 2026-10-08 2:00 PM

Edgewater's Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers at 104 N. Riverside Drive to hear new code enforcement cases. The agenda lists 12 cases against property owners at addresses on Juniper Dr, Coco Palm Dr, Silver Palm Dr, and Royal Palm Dr, covering violations such as RV storage, inoperable vehicle parking, nuisance, garbage accumulation, and property maintenance. The meeting opens with procedural steps including roll call, approval of minutes, a purpose/process statement, swearing in of witnesses, and disclosure of ex parte communications. No dollar amounts, fines, or outcomes are stated in the agenda.

• Case 26-442 A/B/C: Frank Reiter, 1871 Juniper Dr — RV storage/parking, inoperable vehicle parking, nuisance generally
• Case 26-627 A/B: Shirma R Butts, 1519 Juniper Dr — accumulation of garbage, inoperable vehicle parking
• Case 26-663 A/B: Michael F Ditty, 1821 Coco Palm Dr — outside storage/debris, inoperable vehicle parking
• Case 26-689 A-Repeat/B: Bettiemae Walz, 3120 Silver Palm Dr — property maintenance, nuisance generally
• Cases 26-695, 26-702, 26-709: Richard L Ohlin II (1616 Royal Palm Dr), Peterson Law Group PLLC (3315 Juniper Dr), Wayne A Ogburn (2409 Juniper Dr)

City Council

The Edgewater City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 28, 2026, to approve the final operating and debt service millage rates and adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The agenda also includes a consent item for engineering services on the 18th Street canal erosion project, a wastewater treatment plant facilities plan resolution, and a second reading of an ordinance updating impact fees. Several minutes from prior special meetings are scheduled for approval.

• Resolution 2026-R-33: Final operating millage rate for FY 2026-2027
• Resolution 2026-R-34: Final voted debt service millage rate for GO Parks bonds, FY 2026-2027
• Resolution 2026-R-35: Final budget and appropriations for FY 2026-2027
• Consent agenda: Professional engineering services proposal for 18th Street Canal Erosion and Sediment Control Project
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-O-17 amending impact fees under Chapter 21, Article XVII

Recreation & Cultural Services Board on 2026-10-08 5:30 PM

The Recreation & Cultural Services Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, setting a date for the Beautification Award presentation, reviewing quotes for a Butterfly Wing muralist, and discussing the 2027 Calendar of Events. The board will also hear a Parks & Recreation Director's report and board reports. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or budgets are listed on this agenda.

• Beautification Award Presentation - setting a date
• Butterfly Wing muralist quotes review
• 2027 Calendar of Events discussion
• Parks & Recreation Director's report
• Public comments period

Recreation & Cultural Services Board on 2026-10-08 4:45 PM

The Recreation & Cultural Services Board will discuss setting a date for a Beautification Award Presentation and review quotes for a Butterfly Wing Muralist. The meeting also includes a report from the Parks & Recreation Director.

• Butterfly Wing Muralist Quotes
• 2027 Calendar of Events
• Parks & Recreation Director's Report

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate on 2026-09-21 2:00 PM

The City of Edgewater's Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate will hold hearings on two code enforcement cases. One involves Jeffery O. Cousell regarding trespass violations at 6536 Pathelen Drive, and the other involves James R. Perri at 2945 Umbrella Tree Drive, including motions to stay.

• Jeffery O. Cousell - 6536 Pathelen Drive, trespass violations (Sec. 12-2), incidents EW260500039, EW260500082, EW260800173
• Counsell appeal and motion to stay (Case #: 25-112167 A & B)
• James R. Perri - 2945 Umbrella Tree Dr, case 25-123167 A&B, motion to stay and emergency motion to expedite

The Special Magistrate heard two code enforcement cases but made no final decisions during the meeting. In the first case, Jeffery Counsell appealed trespassing violations and denied the charges; the magistrate said he would issue a decision by September 25, 2026. In the second case, James Perri requested an expedited motion to stay regarding a compliance date; the magistrate said he would rule by September 23, 2026. Both decisions are to be mailed to the property owners.

• Approved minutes of September 10, 2026 hearing
• Deferred decision on Counsell trespassing appeal (EW260500039, EW260500082, EW260800173) to no later than 09-25-2026
• Deferred decision on Perri motion to stay (25-112167 A&B) to no later than 09-23-2026

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate

The City of Edgewater's Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate will hold hearings on two new business items: an appeal by Jeffery O Cousell regarding trespass violations at 6536 Pathelen Drive, and motions by James R. Perri related to a code enforcement case at 2945 Umbrella Tree Dr. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and witness swearing-in.

• Jeffery O Cousell appeal of trespass citations (Sec. 12-2) at 6536 Pathelen Drive, incidents EW260500039, EW260500082, EW260800173
• James R. Perri motion to stay and emergency motion to expedite in case 25-123167 A&B, Edgewater vs Perri, at 2945 Umbrella Tree Dr

The special magistrate heard two cases but made no final decisions, deferring both to written rulings. Jeffery Counsell's appeal of three trespass citations was taken under advisement with a decision due by Sept. 25, 2026. James Perri's motion to stay and expedite a compliance deadline was also taken under advisement with a decision due by Sept. 23, 2026.

• Counsell trespass appeal taken under advisement; decision due 09-25-2026
• Perri motion to stay taken under advisement; decision due 09-23-2026
• Minutes of Sept. 10, 2026 hearing approved

Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate on 2026-09-21 2:00 PM

The City of Edgewater's Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate will hold hearings on new business, including appeals and motions to stay in code enforcement cases. The agenda includes two property owners contesting enforcement actions. The meeting is primarily procedural, with witness swearing-in and disclosure of ex parte communications.

• Jeffery O Cousell - 6536 Pathelen Drive, trespass citations (Sec. 12-2) with incidents EW260500039, EW260500082, EW260800173
• Counsell appeal of three incidents dated 05-08-26, 05-13-26, 09-09-26
• James R. Perri - 2945 Umbrella Tree Dr, motion to stay in case 25-123167 A&B
• Emergency motion to expedite motion to stay in case 25-123167 A&B

City Council

The City Council will consider the tentative operating budget and millage rates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The agenda also includes a proposed moratorium on development permits for high-energy data processing facilities.

• Second reading of ordinances for annexation and rezoning of Sunset Key Subdivision
• Proposed moratorium on permits for data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities
• First reading of ordinance to modify the schedule of impact fees
• Adoption of tentative FY 2026-2027 operating budget and millage rates
• Site plan approval for a 28,320 square foot pickleball and yoga facility at 2945 West Park Avenue

City Council

The Edgewater City Council is meeting to consider resolutions setting the tentative operating and debt service millage rates, the FY 2026-2027 budget, and the annual fire assessment fee. The agenda also includes public hearings on ordinances for annexation, rezoning, impact fees, a data center moratorium, and a City Hall property sale. Other business includes a major site plan for a pickleball facility, a development agreement revocation, and ratification of police and fire collective bargaining agreements.

• Resolution 2026-R-29: Annual Fire Assessment Fee
• Resolutions 2026-R-30/31/32: Tentative millage rates and FY 2026-2027 budget
• Ordinance 2026-O-17 (1st reading): Impact fee schedule amendment
• Ordinances 2026-O-14/15/16 (2nd reading): Annexation, comp plan, and rezoning for Parcel ID 7430-04-12-0070 (Sunset Key Subdivision)
• Ordinance 2026-O-21 (2nd reading): Permanent moratorium on data centers and crypto mining permits

The City Council approved the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 totaling $128,399,822. The Council also passed a permanent moratorium on development permits for high-energy facilities like data centers and cryptocurrency mining.

• Approved $128,399,822 tentative budget (Resolution 2026-R-32)
• Passed permanent moratorium on data center and crypto mining permits (Ordinance 2026-O-21)
• Approved 6.33 mills operating millage rate (Resolution 2026-R-30)
• Approved 0.1050 mills voted debt service rate for parks (Resolution 2026-R-31)
• Approved annexation of parcel at 7430-04-12-0070 from Volusia County (Ordinance 2026-O-14)
• Approved rezoning and map amendment for parcel 7430-04-12-0070 (Ordinance 2026-O-15, 2026-O-16)
• Approved site plan for pickleball facility at 2945 West Park Avenue (SP-2605)
• Ratified Police Benevolent Association and IAFF Local 4575 contracts

Firefighters' Pension Board

The Edgewater Firefighters' Pension Board is holding its quarterly meeting to approve minutes, discuss new business including the 2026-2027 budget and trustee term updates, and receive reports from investment managers and the board attorney. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as payment ratification and a fund activity report.

• Proposed 2026-2027 budget
• Quarterly investment reports as of June 30, 2026 from Bowen, Hanes & Company and Mariner Institutional
• Payment ratification for Warrant #113
• Fund activity report for June 2 – September 7, 2026
• Proposed 2027 meeting dates

City Council

The Edgewater City Council will hold a public meeting to discuss and vote on key fiscal and zoning matters for fiscal year 2026-2027, including the tentative operating millage rate, impact fee updates, and a proposed moratorium on high-energy data centers. The council will also consider annexation, rezoning, and development agreements for specific parcels, as well as ratify collective bargaining agreements for police and firefighters.

• Resolution 2026-R-32: Tentative budget for FY 2026-2027 with appropriations
• Ordinance 2026-O-17: Update to impact fees under Chapter 21 (Land Development Code)
• Ordinance 2026-O-21: Proposed permanent moratorium on data center development permits
• SP-2605: Major site plan for a 28,320 sq ft pickleball facility at 2945 West Park Avenue
• RV-2601: Revocation of Oakwood Cove Development Agreement for 110.66-acre parcel