DAYTONA BEACH AWARDED $150,000 GRANT FOR JACKIE ROBINSON BALLPARK DUGOUT PROJECT The City of Daytona Beach was recently awarded $150,000, the full requested grant amount, by the Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District to support the Jackie Robinson Ballpark dugout project. The total cost is $353,892. A new dugout is needed and is part of the overall $30 million in improvements to enhance the facilities at the historic ballpark, ensuring the venue continues to meet professional standards while honoring its legacy as a landmark in baseball history and the Daytona Beach community.
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INTRODUCING CITY AUDITOR ABINET Y. BELACHEW
INTRODUCING JAMES LLOYD, SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY OFFICER The City of Daytona Beach welcomes James Lloyd as
Abinet Y. Belachew will begin his employment as the new City Auditor Sept. 1. He will report
its new Sustainability and Resiliency Officer. Reporting directly to Utilities Director Shannon Ponitz, Lloyd will play a key role in advancing Daytona Beach’s long-term environmental stewardship and climate resilience goals. He will lead the city’s efforts to protect natural resources, prepare for climate challenges and expand water conservation programs. With over a decade of experience in environmental engineering and project management, Lloyd has worked on major projects for the U.S. Air Force, NASA and local communities to protect water resources, clean up the environment and build stronger, more resilient infrastructure.
directly to the City Commission. Belachew brings a distinguished career in government auditing and fiscal oversight, most recently serving as Director of the Office of Financial Management for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). In this role, he managed a $1.2 billion budget and led a team responsible for financial reporting, internal controls and compliance in high-risk international environments. As City Auditor, Belachew will oversee fiscal performance, compliance and financial audits across city departments. Belachew holds a Master of Science in accounting from Strayer University and a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Addis Ababa University.
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