MAY 7, 2025

Today’s City Manager’s Update newsletter features these stories:

DB University Graduates 21 Residents
The city celebrates the graduation of 21 residents from its Citizens Academy, a nine-week program offering a behind-the-scenes look at city operations.

Veterans Memorial Plaza Opens
Volusia County leaders unveiled a new plaza honoring area veterans.

Welcome new Budget Manager Kylie Chiavuzzi
Kylie joins the city’s team as the new Budget Manager, bringing extensive experience from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Planning Division Clean-Up

Civic-minded staff adopt a stretch of Vine Street for recurring clean-up efforts.

Projects in Progress

• Halifax Harbor Plaza Building: Repainting nearly complete
• Sunnyland Press Box Tower: Staircase installed: July completion expected
• Daytona Stadium Camera Roof Deck: Final stages underway
• Boardwalk Stairs: Reconstruction begins next month
• Main Street Arch: Restoration nearing finish line

Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 4–10)
Emergency Management is sharing vital tips to help residents prepare for hurricane season.

Upcoming Events

• Sunset Concert – May 9, Riverfront Esplanade
• Master Plan Guidelines Workshop for City Commission: 6 p.m. May 14 at Peabody Auditorium
• Welcome to Rockville – Daytona International Speedway, May 15–18
• Star Spangled Summer Concert Series – May 24, Oceanfront Bandshell
• Midtown Music Concert – May 31, Daisy Stocking Park

Memorial Day Closure: City offices will be closed Monday, May 26.