DEC. 3, 2025

Here are the highlights from today’s City Manager’s Update: 

• Citywide Road Resurfacing Program
  The city is entering the sixth year of its popular road resurfacing and restoration program. To date, nearly 168 lane miles have been repaved, about 34% of the road network has been improved, 1.8% reconstructed through full-depth reclamation, and 188 sidewalk ramps have been upgraded for ADA compliance. This year’s $4.88 million program will resurface 22 additional lane miles, with work starting in early 2026. A list of proposed streets can be found at www.DaytonaBeach.gov/RoadRepaving.
• Water Meter Replacement Project
  VEPO Metering has replaced 3,227 of more than 13,000 residential water meters and completed 641 lead service inspections. Crews are expected to ramp up to 15–20 installers, completing 150–200 replacements per day and keeping the project on track for March completion. The new meters provide more accurate water-use data, so some customers may see higher bills due to more precise readings. 
• New Dog-Friendly Beach Area
   A 1.7-mile stretch of beach between Williams Avenue and Seabreeze Boulevard is now open to leashed dogs during daylight hours. The area includes multiple vehicle ramps, nearly 300 off-beach parking spaces and two pedestrian walkovers. Pet owners must keep dogs leashed, pick up after them and avoid marked wildlife areas.

• Infrastructure Projects “In the Works”
  • Halifax Harbor Marina Fishing Pier: Repairs are complete, including a rebuilt 50-foot section, new handrail, fish-cleaning station and channel markers. 
  • Bookland Bridge Reconstruction: Final repairs to the boardwalk between City Island and the Riverfront Esplanade are complete, with storm-damaged sections rebuilt to ADA standards.
  • Lift Station No. 7 (South Keech Street): A project kick-off meeting is set for Dec. 15 to replace and elevate the lift station in a flood-prone area using an FDEP Hurricane Recovery Grant.
• Upcoming Events:
  • Women’s Tennis Open – Dec. 1–5 (free) and Dec. 6–7 ($10 tickets), Florida Tennis Center
  • Youth Fun Day – Dec. 6, 9 a.m., Florida Tennis Center
  • Children’s Party – Dec. 12, 6–8 p.m., City Island Park
  • Christmas Parade – Dec. 13, 6 p.m., Beach Street
  • Holiday Midtown Sundayz – Dec. 14, 3–8 p.m., Daisy Stocking Park
  • Holiday Pet Parade – Dec. 17, 6 p.m., Riverfront Esplanade

• 2026 Mayor’s Fitness Challenge
  Registration is now open for the 10-week Mayor’s Fitness Challenge, running Jan. 8 to March 12. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays and include line dancing, strength training, walk/run sessions, yoga and more. Details can be found at www.DaytonaBeach.gov/FitnessChallenge.