City Manager's Update May 7, 2025

MEET THE CITY’S NEW BUDGET MANAGER KYLIE CHIAVUZZI

The City of Daytona Beach welcomes Kylie Chiavuzzi as its new Budget Manager. With more than eight years of experience in governmental finance and accounting, Kylie brings a wealth of expertise and a forward-thinking approach to public service.

HONORING OUR HEROES: THE OPENING OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PLAZA The Veterans Memorial Plaza officially opened April 26, drawing hundreds of residents, veterans and community leaders for a grand-opening celebration. The event featured heartfelt tributes honoring the brave men and women who served our country. Located on the northwest corner of the Tom Staed Veterans Memorial Bridge in Daytona Beach, this newly dedicated space features flags representing each military branch, memorial plaques and engraved bricks available for purchase to honor individual veterans. The plaza also offers a scenic setting with amphitheater-style seating, providing visitors with a peaceful and reflective space. Photos from the celebration are available at: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCaZiW

She most recently served as the Budget and Finance Director for the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, where she oversaw a $153 million annual operating budget. Her responsibilities spanned

general accounting, payroll, procurement,

inventory control, facilities management and strategic financial planning. Kylie

also previously served as a grants accountant for the City of Sanford and staff auditor at Carr Riggs & Ingram. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Stetson University. Please join us in welcoming Kylie to the city’s team!

PLANNING ADOPTS SECTION OF VINE STREET FOR ONGOING CLEAN-UP EFFORTS

Team building met community service last week as the city’s Planning Division rolled up their sleeves and got to work beautifying a local street. Looking for a meaningful group outing that would also give back to the community, Senior Planner Emilio O’Brien, suggested “adopting” a stretch of Vine Street just north of the Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Center. The six-member team spent half a day cleaning up litter and doing their part to help improve the neighborhood’s appearance. While the work was physically demanding, the group’s enthusiasm and camaraderie made it a rewarding experience. “This was a great opportunity for us to get outside the office, work together in a different setting and make a visible impact on the community we serve,” said Planning Director Dennis Mrozek. The Planning Division plans to return to Vine Street several times a year to continue their clean-up efforts and maintain the area.

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