Dec 1 - Deland City Commission Addressed downtown transportation to and from the SunRail Station by replacing bus service with VoRide service Codified a previous resolution to prohibit videotaping in the DeLand Police Department lobby Dec 1 – Edgewater City Council eliminated their Business Receipts Tax and addressed several LDC matters pertaining to Deering Park project. Dec 2 - County Council agenda Annual Review for County Manager GR and County Attorney MD Accepted a $400-K Fla Division of Emergency Mgnt grant to expand Emergency Operations Center. Issued $30 million Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds to finance acquisition of Volusia Forever lands, supporting environmental conservation efforts. Approved Off Beach Parking and Beach Access Fee revisions pertaining to permanent free beach access for residents and property owners. Addressed Chair Brower's topic of Beach Driving from Intl Speedway Blvd to Auditorium. Dec 2 - Ormond Beach City Commission rejected Daytona Beach’s $2.3 million offer regarding water/wastewater rights per Avalon Park Daytona Beach development…. Dec 3 - DB City Commission heard a Travel Audit Review by the City Auditor – Abinet Belachew AND a presentation by City Manager Deric Feacher regarding draft Management Policies for use of P-cards Sen Rick Scott is leading a Republican effort to propose an alternative to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) called the More Affordable Care Act. Central Fla Commuter Rail Commission (SunRail’s advisory board of elected leaders) from the 5 Local Funding Partners meets Thursday, December 4. Federal Reserve Board meets December 9-10….will they reduce benchmark rate? Odds are high the Fed will cut rates Opening in October 1985, the DB Ocean Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary The County will host a Winter Beach Cleanup Saturday, Dec 6, 8 -10 AM at Winterhaven Park in Ponce Inlet.