EP 159 Kevin Captain - Volusia EMS Chief

On Monday, legislative leaders agreed on a $114.5 billion state budget….major topics include education funding, healthcare spending, environmental projects, and tax policy.  Legislators will take a final vote tomorrow on a FY 2026–27 state budget after their required 72-hour waiting period.

Gov Desantis is calling legislators back for another Special Session June 1-3 to address property tax relief. But there are several issues yet to be addressed….and they must have ballot language by August 5.

Volusia County and New Smyrna Beach began ~$7 million project to improve stormwater drainage around Corbin Park and help reduce flooding during heavy rain

May 26 - NSB City Commission

• updated their parking rules to allow paying by mobile app and no more paper receipts on dashboard….also added a new paid parking area
• made appointment to Historic Preservation Bd and Planning/Zoning Bd

May 26 - Orange City Council adopted…..

• a resolution related to a water facility plan with needed improvements
• a resolution for Reclaimed Water Master Plan…..
• a Wastewater Master  Plan and Septic-to-Sewer Update

June 2 - County Council will…..

• host a 2nd public hearing and presentation on amendments to the Volusia County Charter (see a summary of each amendment in June 4 VM newsletter)
• address how impact fees are charged for accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
• hear a 5-year financial forecast for the County's taxing funds as part of the FY2027 recommended budget development process.
• make an appointment to their Contractor Licensing/Construction Appeals (CLCA) Bd

June 1 - Deltona City Commission will…..

• update the City’s Land Development Code regarding details related to barndominiums, metal buildings, and storage containers
• update rules for small wireless facilities in public rights-of-way
• appoint a City representative to Team Volusia’s Exec Committee and Bd of Directors

Recently, Gov DeSantis announced Blue Origin will invest $600 million to expand its Rocket Park at Cape Canaveral, building an 830,000 sq ft facility to make rocket stages and boost Fla’s launch capacity.

Volusia Flagler TPO met yesterday and began consideration of 8 updated priority road projects

Kevin Captain, Chief, Volusia Emergency Medical Services discusses……

• the basics of Volusia EMS and what type AMBULANCE services are provided….
• the different type positions make up EMS
• how EMS works with the community and other public safety agencies during emergencies and daily operations
• the biggest challenges currently facing Volusia EMS, and how EMS is working to address them