County requests input from Spring Hill residents

Volusia County is moving forward on its plans to improve the Spring Hill area by seeking public input to help them identify needs and plan future events.

The county has posted an online survey at www.volusia.org/springhill asking residents to share their opinions of government services and explain their needs. Paper surveys have been distributed to churches, the Dr. Joyce M. Cusack Resource Center and Spring Hill Resource Center. The deadline for response is April 15.

The survey is part of Strive to Thrive, an initiative launched by Volusia County and City of DeLand to bring added focus and attention to the community’s needs.

Spring Hill straddles the DeLand city line, with parts in the city’s jurisdiction and parts in county government’s jurisdiction.

Strive to Thrive kicked off on Dec. 12, with two free community clean-up events that collected 512 tires, 192 pounds of paint, 8,000 pounds of bulk items, and many other items. This was followed up by a right of way cleanup the week of Jan. 25, when road and bridge crews from the county and city mowed, picked up litter, trimmed trees, refreshed signs, checked for sight hazards at intersections, and performed sidewalk maintenance.

“There’s a real sense of momentum in Spring Hill, and many community partners are getting involved in Strive to Thrive to lend their support and resources,” said Volusia County Council District 1 Representative Barb Girtman, who is spearheading the initiative. “The Volusia County Council is committed to bringing new and creative opportunities and a fresh approach to helping the Spring Hill community, and in fact, all of Volusia County, thrive.”