CITY SECURES GRANT FUNDING FOR TWO PLAYGROUND PROJECTS
Daytona Beach will continue to invest in community spaces thanks to recently awarded grant funds for two key projects: the Midtown Recreation Complex ($375,028) and Lenox Park Playground ($49,500) . These grants, provided by the Racing & Recreational Facilities District, will support enhancements that promote active lifestyles and family-friendly environments.
The funding will purchase new playground and fitness equipment at the Midtown Recreation Complex, 981 George W. Engram Blvd. Meanwhile, the Lenox Park Playground grant will fund a protective “fall zone,” a rubber safety surface, under the existing playground equipment. The beachside park is located at 825 S. Grandview Ave.
BUILDING PERMIT FEES Building permit fees for residential and commercial construction projects were waived from Sept. 1, 2024, to March 1, 2025. During the six-month period, $3.5 million in fees were waived, representing more than 2,000 projects. This was the fifth time building permit fees were waived since 2020.
BLAZING THE WATERWAYS: DAYTONA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES MARINE UNIT The Daytona Beach Fire Department is making waves with its newest addition—Marine 1, a state-of-the-art firefighting boat docked at historic Fire Station No. 1 on Beach Street. Built by Lake Assault Boats in Wisconsin, this 26-foot Landing Craft enhances emergency response and fire protection along the city’s waterways. To operate Marine 1, crew members must earn a Florida Safe Boater card, complete a 40-hour training program and demonstrate critical skills, assessed annually.
While its primary mission is emergency response, Marine 1 also ensures safety along the Halifax River. Its presence coincides with training exercises, increasing oversight as the city expands water activities. The boat will also help reinstate the Dive Team once training is completed. The acquisition was funded through allocated ARPA funds from Zone 4 Commissioner Stacy Cantu ($250,000), Zone 3 Commissioner Quanita May ($50,000), former Zone 1 Commissioner Ruth Trager ($10,000) and a $75,000 grant from the Florida Inland Navigation District.
This vessel strengthens Daytona Beach’s ability to protect residents and marine assets, ensuring a safer, more prepared city.
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