Resolution requesting and supporting the County Council of Volusia County placing one-half cent infrastructure sales tax referendum on the November 2018 ballot. A half-cent sales tax would generate an estimated $45 million dollars in Volusia County annually with a twenty (20) year sunset. Estimates of Daytona Beach's share is approximately $3,716,126 yearly. The revenue generated would be used to enhance sidewalks, repair roads, reduce traffic congestion, alleviate flooding and improve water quality as well as other identified infrastructure projects of the City.
Recommendation: City Manager recommends adoption of the Resolution.