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City's Public Information Piece on the Building Height Issue (160 KB PDF file) A four-page overview of the questions surrounding the charter referendum, produced by the City of Ormond Beach and approved by the City Commission to provide citizens with factual information before they vote on Nov. 7. The info piece includes: ramifications of the amendment; background of the issue; sample ballot; amendment to the charter; web sites pro and con; current height codes; process for changing the height limits; legal opinions. The piece was distributed citywide on Oct. 19 as an insert in The News-Journal's Neighbors North section, with non-subscribers receiving it in their weekly News-Journal Focus mailing. In addition, the City Commission has approved display ads on the issue in the Neighbors North News-Journal on Oct. 19, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2.
Mayor Fred Costello's Position Paper - Building Heights Issue A summary, written by Mayor Costello, of his view of the issue and its impact on the city. (420 KB PDF file)
Issue Update As advised by the City Attorney, the City Commission (4-1 majority) has asked for a judicial review to ensure the ballot wording is legal and constitutional before scheduling it for a citywide vote. Since then, a private citizen and CAN DO sued the city to force the city to place the initiative on the ballot. On August 22, Judge Randell Rowe ruled that the CAN DO initiative was not unconstitutional and ordered the City Commission to place the initiative on the ballot for the next general election (Nov. 7) or a special election. On Aug. 24, the City Commission voted to place the initiative on the Nov. 7 ballot. At the same time they voted 4-1 (with Commissioner Kent voting against) to direct the City Attorney to file an appeal with the district court.
April 17 Public Forum More than 200 citizens took part in a Community Forum on April 17 at City Hall to learn more about the city's development review process and to get a preview of some preliminary concepts for the beachfront and A1A development by local developer Bray & Gillespie. Please click on the links below to listen to an archived recording of the meeting online and view the Bray & Gillespie presentation. Listen to the April 17 forum online View the Bray & Gillespie Presentation (4 MB PDF - Recommended for high speed users only) Please note: Bray & Gillespie, owners of Ocean Waters Development, presented these preliminary development concepts at the April 17 Forum at the request of city officials so that the community could openly discuss these issues and ask questions. No official proposal has been submitted to the city at this time. Once submitted, the development review process will take 9 to 15 months and will include several public hearings before the City Commission makes any final decision.
Charter Amendment Petition on Building Height Limits (40 KB PDF) Read the Charter Amendment Petition. The petition drive was organized by the political action committee CAN DO (Citizens And Neighbors Devoted to Ormond), which is chaired by former City Commissioner Jeff Boyle.
Judge Rowe's Ruling (350 KB PDF file)
Remember to Vote on Nov. 7 Stay informed by listening to all sides of the issue: Political Action Committee - CAN DO: www.candoforormond.com (in favor) Developers - Bray & Gillespie: www.ormondcanbe.com (opposed) Political Action Committee - Facts PAC: www.obfacts.com (opposed) Political Action Committee - Advocates for a Better City: www.advocatesforabettercity.com (opposed)
Related City web links: Agendas & Minutes - Read recent agenda packets and past minutes. City Commission Audio - Listen to City Commission meetings, live or later. City Manager's Friday Letter - Summary and updates of top issues. News & Notes - Press releases City Meetings - Schedule of all city government meetings. Election News - Voting information, list of races, precincts, links.
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