Volusia County stormwater fund could run dry by 2030, officials warn

Volusia County officials are warning that a key fund used for flood-control and stormwater projects could run out of money within the next several years.That is raising concerns about the county's ability to address worsening flooding issues.County leaders said the stormwater fund is projected to be depleted by 2030, just as several major drainage and flood-mitigation projects are expected to move from the planning stage into construction.CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX LOCAL APPThe warning comes as communities across Central Florida continue to recover from years of severe storms and recurring flooding. Residents in flood-prone areas say heavy rainfall remains a constant concern.Officials said the county has spent years identifying and studying projects designed to reduce flooding, but funding to build those improvements is becoming increasingly limited.SIGN-UP FOR FOX 35'S BREAKING NEWS, DAILY NEWS NEWSLETTERSCounty leaders are maintaining the current property tax rate for now and said no