- December 14, 2025
Also: strategic plan formalized and kayaks planned for park.
Wayne Grant
News Editor
The city of Ormond Beach continues its quest to absorb properties along North U.S. 1 into its boundaries, with three recent annexations: Beaver Bar, Broken Spoken Saloon and Destination Daytona. A second vote will be required for Broken Spoke and Destination Daytona on August 18 at the regular commission meeting but the Beaver Bar has had two readings.
The city is currently targeting properties that have an annexation agreement or have been receiving city utility service since 1991.
Since the county millage rate is higher than the city millage rate, the property owners will realize a reduction in property taxes, according to a city spokesman. The properties will also no longer pay a water surcharge of 50% to the city. Ormond Beach will gain property tax revenue but lose the water surcharge.
Beaver Bar, 1105 N. U.S., comprises 1.84 acres with a 1,456-square-foot tavern. The city will receive an estimated $1,085 in additional tax revenues.
The Destination Daytona annexation includes 51.9 acres with Recreation World and Love’s Travel Stops and will bring in an estimated $80,339 in taxes. Several retail establishments are located on the property including Bruce Rossmeyer’s Harley Davidson. The annexed area does not include Daytona Cycle Center or Wyotech Daytona.
Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 N. U.S. 1, consists of 2.75 acres with a 2,500-square-foot tavern and a campground.
Strategic plan approved
The commissioners formally adopted the 2015 Ormond Beach Strategic Plan at their July 28 meeting. The plan was a result of two “community conversations” held in April and May where residents had the opportunity to express their “dreams and aspirations” for the future of the city. The City Commission reviewed the results of the workshops and developed the strategic plan which includes the following goals: Develop a historic preservation plan; provide parking for Lincoln Avenue and New Britain; update the parks/recreation master plan including complementary uses such as tennis courts; expand the maintenance, repair and replacement plan; develop a funding model for the city; develop a master plan for information technology; and continue implementation of the Economic Development strategic plan.
Kayak vendor sought for park
The commission authorized city staff to seek someone to operate a canoe, kayak and paddle board rental concession at the planned Environmental Learning Center, 601 Division Ave., in Central Park. A “request for proposals” has been advertised.
The learning center is scheduled for completion in early 2016, and the city’s goal is to have a rental concession available when it opens. In 2014, the lakes in Central Park were connected, expanding the possible usage of water craft.
