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Memorandum To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Jim Landon, City Manager

Date: April 11, 2014

Re: Week-In-Review

Florida lacrosse league crossover tournament Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 8am to 6pm

Indian trails sports complex

Junior futures play day Saturday, April 12, 11am to 3pm

Palm coast tennis center

SBDC Business Academy – “SaleS Planning & budgeting” Tuesday, april 15, 6pm to 8pm

City offices, 160 cypress point pkwy, suite b106

City offices closed Friday, April 18, for good friday

eggS'’travaganza egg hunt Saturday, April 19, 10am to 2pm

Central park in town center

Palm Coast Employees agree, our future is BRIGHT

City Manager Jim Landon presented to interested Palm

Coast employees, his positive presentation about all the

great things the City is doing and what is happening in our

community to make the City a great place to live, work,

and play. Nearly 200 employees attended this voluntary,

but informative presentation about the City. If you or

your organization is interested in having the City Manager

present his engaging report at your next group meeting,

please contact Communications Manager Cindi Lane, at

986-3708, for more information.

Next Week:

Tuesday, April 15th

, City Council Business Meeting, 9am, Community Center, 305 Palm Coast

Pkwy NE

Wednesday, April 16th

, Planning & Land Development Regulation Board Meeting [CANCELLED]

Attachments: Administration Division Updates

BAC Update

Community Development Update

Information Technology Department Update

Engineering & Stormwater Department Update

Fire Department Update

Parks & Recreation Update

Event Calendar

Public Works/Utility Update

News Releases: Top OPS State Championship, Arbor Day run/walks, Lunch n’ Lecture, Car Seat

Checks, Tree Give-Away, Palm Harbor Bridge lane closures, Palm Coast Parkway 6-laning lane

closures, Good Friday office closing.

160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B-106, Palm Coast Florida 32164

386-986-3702

City Manager’s Office

Administrative Divisions Week in Review

Friday, April 11, 2014

City Clerk

Processed 27 public records requests.

Processed 5 litigation documents.

Prepared and processed 8 documents for recording.

Prepared 5 agenda items.

Prepared 2 proclamations.

Prepared and posted 1 agenda to the Web.

Elections are ongoing; progress is being made with the Interlocal Agreement with the Supervisor of

Elections.

Communications & Marketing

News releases sent: Top OPS state championship, Arbor Day run/walks, Lunch n’ Lecture, Car

Seat Checks event, Tree Give-Away event for tornado victims, Palm Harbor Bridge lane closures,

Palm Coast Parkway 6-laning lane closures, Good Friday office closing

Handled a variety of media requests

Coordinated and designed ad copy for paid advertising, including ads for Summer Camp Job Fair,

Arbor Day

Designed flier for Job Fairs (see attached)

Designed logo and PowerPoint cover for Palm Coast U

Created invitation for Employee Appreciation Breakfast

Working on new email template for new resident “welcome” emails

Posted to Facebook and Twitter

Edited Arbor Day promo video

Edited/aired/distributed the Bike Maintenance Station video on TV199 and YouTube:

http://youtu.be/nERJaWIAl9c

Posted news announcements to TV199 ticker service and added 5 bulletin board pages.

Added the following imported programs to TV199’s channel line-up: PSA – Work Zone Speeding:

A Costly Mistake; In the Zone – Driving Safely in Work Zones; PSA – Alert Today Alive

Tomorrow; PSA – Saved by the Belt; Traffic Safety and Signals; PSA – Safe Sleep for Your Baby;

PSA – The Road is Not Your Racetrack; Florida – The New Standard for Intermodal Systems

Worldwide.

http://youtu.be/nERJaWIAl9c

160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B-106, Palm Coast Florida 32164

386-986-3702

Human Resources

New Hire Orientation – April 15th

Great West Representative will be on site for City Employees – April 15th

Purchasing and Contracts Management

Purchasing & Bidding:

Review Committee Meeting for RFQ-CD-CM-14-05 - Landscape Architectural and Park Design

Services

Advertised and posted ITB-PW-SD-14-11 - Re-Bid Term Contract for Roadway Striping

Maintenance

Qualifications Opening for ITB-PW-U-14-07 - Water Treatment Plant No. 3 Concentrate

Pretreatment System

Review Committee for RFQ-FS-14-01 - Investment Advisory and Management Services

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting for ITB-PW-SD-14-07 - Street Resurfacing 2014

Contracts:

Waste Management, Inc. of Florida – Commercial Solid Waste Franchise Agreement

DRMP, Inc. for RFQ-CD-CP-13-07 - Design Services for Old Kings Road Widening

CPH, Inc. for RFQ-PW-U-14-05 - Utility Engineering Services

Municipal Equipment Company, LLC – Piggyback of Lake County Florida Contract #12-0806M

for Fire Equipment and Supplies (Bunker Gear)

Sunshine Recycling, Inc. – Commercial Solid Waste Franchise Agreement

Shelley’s Environmental Systems for ITB-PW-U-14-06 - Price Agreement for Wastewater

Residuals Management Services

John Deere Landscapes, LLC for ITB-PW-SD-14-01 - Term Contract for Fertilizer, Herbicides,

Pesticides and Miscellaneous Chemicals

Impact April 11, 2014

Week: April 7 – April 11 Month: April To Date: Since May 1, 2011

RESULTS EFFORTS

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161 Total

new businesses 40 Total

INVESTMENT salaries

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BAC PARTNERS

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The Palm Coast Business Assistance Center Managed by the SBDC at UCF

Located at City Offices at City Market Place

160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B-105 Palm Coast, Florida 32164

(386) 986-2499 www.PalmCoastBAC.com

New Palm Coast Businesses

Mc Donald’s Restaurants of Florida Inc – 4851 Belle Terre Pkwy – Restaurant Tan Doctor – 260 Cypress Edge Drive – Tanning Salon Tablecloth Service – 3 Industry Drive – Rental Service Chrome City LLC – 15 Hargrove Lane – Motor Vehicle Repair Jos A. Outdoor Services – Home Based – Handyman Service Evolution Drywall Inc – Home Based – Drywall Contractor Handy Ed – Home Based – Handyman Service Seagraves Medical Management Inc – Home Based – Consultant Father and Son Handyman – Home Based – Handyman Service Lurdes Cleaning Services – Home Based – Janitorial Service Joseph Cooksey Scissor Sharpening –Home Based– Unclassified Personal Service High Times Photography – Home Based – Photography/Video Service

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April 15, 2014Time: 6-8pm • Cost $10.00

Palm Coast City Council Room Suite B106 • 160 Cypress Point Parkway

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What You Will Learn• Importance of each product or serviceto achieving your profit goal.

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Sales Planning& Budgeting

Week-in-Review – April 11, 2014 – Nestor Abreu, Director

PERMITTING ACTIVITY

The following is an update of permit and development application activity in Palm Coast from April 3, 2014 through

April 9, 2014:

Total number of permits issued: 233

Since January 2009, $508,493,774 construction dollars have been invested in Palm Coast.

Commercial Permit Applications

5 Hargrove Grade Storage Addition (Gioia Sails) Commercial Construction $87,000

Longview Way (Village at PC) Wood Bulkhead Seapeck Co Inc. $10,000

226 Palm Coast Parkway SW (St Joe Plaza) Reroof/stucco/paint/lighting Barbra Sue Revels $209,000

Commercial Permits Issued

104 Hidden Lakes Drive Amenity Building / Site Development Paytas Homes Inc. $175,000

303 Palm Coast Parkway Addition over AC Units 3D Contracting $10,000

185 Cypress Point Parkway Suite 700 Office Remodel Seagate Homes $1,000

Residential Permits Issued

169 Palmwood Drive Addition Encompass Alum $11,000

19 Louisiana Drive Addition Affordable Alum $6,000

15 Essington Lane Addition Waldhauer & Son $3,000

2

1 Cardwell Court Addition East Coast Building Corp $74,000

2 Fleetwood Drive Alteration Palm Coast Residential Services $16,000

62 Bannerwood Lane Alteration Agua Construction $10,000

43 Fawn Lane Alteration WR Construction $2,000

1 Perthshire Lane Alteration WR Construction $2,000

15 Arrowhead Drive Alteration Budd Severino $2,000

31 Clermont Court Alteration A & H Windows $2,000

5 Essex Lane Single Family Residence Adams Homes of NW Florida $311,000

5 Westrock Lane Single Family Residence Adams Homes of NW Florida $232,000

9 Ryding Lane Single Family Residence PCM Homes Corp $266,000

5 Kankakee Trail Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $271,000

10 Lloshire Path Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $271,000

113 Spoonbill Drive Single Family Residence KB Homes $332,000

14 Raleigh Drive Single Family Residence Vanacore Homes $220,000

Occupancy Permit

4883 Palm Coast Parkway NW Suite 2

State of Florida Dept. of Juvenile Justice Suzanne Schinina

9 Palm Harbor Village Way Suite E-2 Blue Water Homes Inc. Gary Raymond

Certificate of Occupancy

4851 Belle Terre Parkway McDonalds Restaurant Southland Construction

109 Brookhaven 4 Unit Apartment CPG Construction



260 Cypress Edge Drive A-15 Tan Doctor Town and Country Homes

21 Hospital Drive #120 Interventional Pain Management Belle Quality Homes

Development Order

Technical Site Plan Tier 1 Palm Coast Industrial Park Lot 4/Metal Canopy Addition US Investment Holding Group

Application Submittal

Nonstatutory Subdivision Pines Lakes and Wynnfield Reserved Parcel V M & R United, Inc.

3

Residential Construction

PLANNING

Staff attended the Executive Meeting of the TPO Board. TPO Staff briefed the committee on the upcoming

agreements and process to finalize the TPO reapportionment process. It is expected that the necessary interlocal

agreements will be on the May TPO Board meeting.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

The following is an update since last week for capital projects in the City from April 3, 2014 through April 9, 2014.

Road and Median Projects

Bulldog Drive Roadway

Improvements Construction 15%

Stormwater piping continues along Bulldog; Grading

for turn lanes on SR100 underway. Rear school lot

work completed and switch of bus loop from side to

rear lot occurred 4-1-14. FPL relocated poles along

Bulldog; Brighthouse completed their switchover.

Palm Coast Parkway Six-Laning Construction 4%

Sidewalk installation has begun between Cypress

Point and southbound on ramp; Installation of new

water and stormwater piping east of I95 has begun.

On 4-9-14, the power to the streetlights from Dunkin

Donuts to Old Kings Road was disconnected prior to

their removal scheduled for next week.

Royal Palms Parkway

Improvements Design 80%

Change order to Design Consultant's contract to add a

right turn lane from Royal Palms Pkwy eastbound to

Belle Terre Pkwy southbound was issued.

Bulldog Drive

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TO : Jim Landon, City Manager

FROM : Steve Viscardi, IT Director

DATE : 4/11/2014

RE : Week In Review

Operations Division recently upgraded the tower radios, and we are happy to report that weather no longer affects the connectivity. Bandwidth was also tested with the A1A School and the speeds are better with these new radios. Hoping that the lingering issues of these radios and our issues with the barrier island are now a thing of the past.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION SUPPORT

ENTERPRISE

Operations Division received 88 Track IT’s this past week.

Operations Division continues to work on restoration of accidentally deleted files/folders. Great test of our new backup/restore system.

Operations Division staff continue to tweak the IT area layout (on 2nd floor of new City Hall) and discussed how to best organize workflow, office space, storage space, staging space, etc.

Operations Division is working with the Water Plants and their SCADA system. This is an exciting project that finally connects all of the water plants together on the same platform.

Operations Division is working on an Alert Notifications Policy and Procedures plan for the City’s Safety Team.

Applications Division made some modifications to the online Travel Authorization and Reimbursement form allowing for multiple approval process.

Applications Division started the process of creating an application for HR to be able to more effectively track Workers Comp and FMLA claims.

Applications Division set up a page for the upcoming Summer Job Fair by Parks and Recreation (http://www.palmcoastgov.com/jobfair)

ENGINEERING & STORMWATER

GIS Division has continued to support Stormwater and Finance staff with the calculation of parcels as per the Stormwater ordinance; Geofit 1 asbuilt and digitized one commercial building footprint & its impervious surface.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

GIS Division prepared an exhibition map of the Long Creek Nature Preserve featuring navigation markers.

GIS Division prepared grant application maps of Lehigh Trailhead and Lakeview Blvd, complete with FLUM, paths & sidewalks, bus stops, schools, parks, and assisted living facilities.

UTILITY

GIS Division staff conducted a project kick-off meeting with iWater, to implement Inframap Work Management System for fire hydrants. Anticipate implementation in 6 weeks.

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/jobfair

M-3 Water Control Structure Rehabilitation Project for 2014 – Project is 26% Complete Contract award to S.E. Cline Construction, Inc., in the amount of $439,325. Formwork for weir cap being installed. Water level in Belleaire canal is stable.

Engineering & Stormwater Department

John C. Moden, City Engineer

Week In Review April 3, 2014 – April 9, 2014

Total Aquatic Weed Control on Freshwater Canals Herbicide application continues on freshwater canals.

Wynnfield

Waterway in

Section 20

Pine Lakes

Tropical Strm/Depression Debby

Where Does the Rain Water Go?

BA-1 Struture

Left – Post Debby minimal flow over weir

Below - Structure is dry before Debby

K-6 Structure


Below – Dry before Debby

Big Mulberry Creek Structure


Below – Dry structure before Debby

SE Cline

Construction, Inc.

awarded contract in

the amount of

$1,254,325.00 with

a start date of 2-18-

13 for a 6 month

contract time

Stormwater Model Construction Improvements for Sections 35 and Section 37 Section 35 is complete. Public Works will begin on Section 37 on 5-5-14. This portion of the project will increase the capacity of the drainage system and replace deteriorated drainage pipes.

Before

Stormwater Model Improvements Land Acquisition - Staff prepared a sketch for J Landon for conceptual subdivision layout with pond and proposed City owned kayak launch.

Seminole Woods Multi Use Path Phase 1 – 61% Complete

Phase I

Public Works has begun & is back under construction.

Phase 2

Still waiting on permitting from St Johns River Water Management District.

Palm Harbor @ College Waterway Bridge #62 Rehab Construction – Project is 20% Complete – Commercial Industrial Corporation is the contractor. Contract amount is $1,016,373.70. Seawall cap on Long Creek Preserve side is poured. Bridge deck discussion continues.

Colechester @ College Waterway Bridge #63 Rehab Design - Received budget estimate, which was in line with the estimate which was previously submitted. Staff discussed design philosophy with chief engineer.

Additional Fields at Indian Trails Middle School - Preliminary design plans have been sent out for internal review, before permit submission.

Bayside Waterway

Aquatic Weed Control on Freshwater Canals

Aquatic Management Plus, LLC continues herbicide spraying on

the canals.

Long Creek Nature Preserve Construction Phase 1 20% Complete

The seawall has been completely driven.

Underground sewer work has begun.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

SURVEY TASKS:

Set 15 bench mark locations

Surveyed for 5 new home construction driveway culvert and swales

Surveyed for 4 driveway modifications

Surveyed 1 drainage pipe

Survey continues for the swale rehab (new home construction) project on Cher Court, Covington Ln. Chervil Ln. 6 lots, Ferndale

Lane,30 lots, Westrobin Lane ,4 lots, Ryan Drive, Ryburn Way,4 lots, Parkview Drive, 9 lots.

REVIEWS PERFORMED

39 - Right-of-Way Permits

8 - Project Reviews

DESIGN WORK PERFORMED:

22 – Driveway swale designs

1 – Valley gutter installation

1 – Drainage pipe

Created a sketch for replatting of Section 37 property for City Manager

Continuing Seminole Woods Multi Use Path Phase 2 design – 90% complete

SR 100 Median Design

Indian Trails Middle School additional fields

Continuing work on the swale rehabilitation program

Calculated 1 ERU property for stormwater billing

Swale Rehabilitation Projects Released for Construction – -3,725 LF released this week

Fire Department

To: Jim Landon, City Manager From M. C. Beadle, Chief Date: April 10, 2014 Re: Week in Review

In the past week, the department responded to 134 calls. There was one structure fire with minimal damages noted, one vehicle fire, one water craft fire and two brush fires. A total of 101 EMS calls was logged and the balance was miscellaneous in nature. The drought index is at 164 out of a possible 800 and the fire danger is moderate.

Parks & Recreation

To: Jim Landon, City Manager

From: Luanne Santangelo, Parks and Recreation Director


Re: Week in Review

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt - Friday, April 18 at Belle Terre Park beginning at 8pm. Grades

7-12. Bring your own flashlight to hunt for candy filled eggs in the dark. Refreshments will be

provided.

Egg'stravaganza - Saturday, April 19 at Central Park in Town Center. The event will be held

from 10am-2pm and includes the traditional egg hunt, magician, music, pictures with the Bunny

and much more. Food will be available for purchase throughout the day.

FEATURED TRIP:

Discover Trip to Bok Tower Gardens . – Take a tour of beautiful Bok Tower Gardens, plus

a citrus tour through Florida’s Natural Brand Grove house, on the next Palm Coast Parks and

Recreation Department Discover Trip, on Thursday, April 24.

The Discover Trip will include a bus trip to Lake Wales, with transportation and admission to the

attractions included. The trip will depart at 8 a.m. from the Palm Coast Community Center, 305

Palm Coast Pkwy. NE, and return at 6 p.m. The cost is $55.

FEATURED PROGRAM:

Lunch n’ Lecture – Wednesday, April 23 beginning at 11am at the Palm Coast Community

Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. Our topic this month is “Native Plants for Florida

Landscapes” with guest speaker Ruth Micieli, Horticulture Program Assistant and Master

Gardener Coordinator, UF/IFAS Extension, Flagler County

Our conversation will include a presentation and handouts on: Selecting the right plants for the

right place; Native plants and low maintenance "Florida Friendly" plants; Pros and cons of native

and non-native plants; Common native plants for Flagler County landscapes; Proper planting and

maintenance of your landscape; Scouting and treating pests and problems; plus a Question and

Answer session. Free lunch provided to those who pre-register.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

♦Toddlers

Little Picassos – Thursday, April 10 from 10 am-11 am at the Palm Coast Community Center,

305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. Toddlers ages 2-5 will create works of art using paint, clay and

other media. Free to attend but children must be pre-registered.

Munchkin Soccer – Begins on Wednesday, April 16 at Belle Terre Park located at 339

Parkview Drive. Toddlers, ages 3-5 years, with parental assistance, will learn basic skills of

soccer. Held for 6 consecutive weeks. Pre-registration and payment of $35 fee required.

♦Adults & Seniors

Game Day Social This relaxed social atmosphere allows our participants to meet new friends while enjoying the

friendly competition of dominos, cards, or the game of their choice. Participants are encouraged

to bring their own games to share with others. Held every Thursday from 1-4pm at the Palm

Coast Community Center.

Wood Carvers Looking for a new hobby or is this your favorite past time? Join this group for a weekly

whittling session. Novice to experienced whittlers are welcome. Wood Carving is held every

Tuesday from 1-4pm at the Palm Coast Community Center. Yearly membership required.

Co-ed Athletics at ITMS, 5505 Belle Terre Parkway Basketball – Tuesday & Thursday nights through May 22 from 7-9:30pm. Pre-registration and

payment of fee required prior to attendance. Registration held at the Palm Coast Community

Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE.

Volleyball – Monday & Wednesday nights through May 21 from 7-9:30pm. Pre-registration

and payment of fee required prior to attendance. Registration held at the Palm Coast Community

Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE.

Women’s Self Defense Class – Held for 3 consecutive weeks, begins on Monday, April 14

from 6-8 pm at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. Instruction

provided by Corporal Lutz of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Women will learn effective

methods to ward off an attacker. Appropriate for ages 12 years and up. Pre-registration is

required; cost is free.

AARP Driver Safety Program – Wednesday, April 30 from 9am-3:30pm at the Palm

Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. Join the nation’s first and largest

course for motorists ages 50 and older. Pre-Registration and payment of $20 fee required (AARP

Member Discount $15).

JOB FAIR

Summer CampCounselor & Lifeguard

April 23 & 25, 3-5 PM

www.palmcoastgov.com/jobfair

• City Offices: 160 Cypress Point Parkway Suite B-106

• Lifeguard Training Class In May• On-Site Applications & Interviews

Seasonal Job OpeningsPALM COAST PARKS AND RECREATION

IT'S ALMOST SUMMER TIME! The City of Palm Coast is gearing up for a busy summer season. We are looking for personable and caring staff for our seasonal job openings. Must be able to spend the entire summer engaging people of all ages in a variety of activities and sports. Applicant must be able to follow written and oral instructions, exercise good judgment and work effectively with the public and be able to deal with stressful situations.

The top candidates will be selected based upon fully completing the online application as directed on the website and meeting the following requirements for these part-time seasonal positions.

MUST BE AVAILABLE MORNINGS, AFTERNOONS, EVENINGS & WEEKENDS

Applications may be submitted atwww.palmcoastgov.com/jobfair

Event Calendar for 4/11/2014 through 5/31/2014

4/12/2014 8:00 AM

Florida Lacrosse League Crossover Tournament

Indian Trails Sports Complex

4/12/2014 11:00 AM

Junior Futures Play Day

Palm Coast Tennis Center

4/12/2014 12:00 PM

How Now, Sea Cow?

Flagler County Art Group

4/12/2014 3:00 PM

Saturday Gamble Jam

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach

4/12/2014 6:00 PM

Flagler County Art League Spring Art Show

Flagler County Art League

4/13/2014 1:00 PM

Turtles and Panthers and Eagles, oh MY!


4/14/2014 12:30 PM

Garden Club at Palm Coast Monthly Meeting

Flagler County Extension Service

4/14/2014 6:15 PM

Full Moon Beach Stroll



4/15/2014 1:00 PM

Garden Club Membership Open House

Watson Realty

4/15/2014 6:00 PM

Sales Planning & Budgeting

City Offices

4/16/2014 12:00 PM

Native American Arts: A Lunch and Learn Lecture


4/17/2014 2:00 PM

Third Thursday Ranger Program: Native Reptiles of Florida

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach

4/17/2014 6:30 PM

Barry University Class Project Presentation

Community Center

4/19/2014 10:00 AM

Eggs'travaganza Egg Hunt

Central Park in Town Center

4/19/2014 6:30 PM

Flagler Sheriff's PAL Deputy Dash 5K & Block Party

European Village

4/20/2014 10:00 AM

"LEGACY" Easter Production

New Way Church


4/26/2014 8:00 AM

WWP Football Tournament


4/26/2014 10:00 AM

Children's Discovery Hike


4/26/2014 10:00 AM

Earth Day Celebration

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

4/26/2014 10:00 AM

World Tai Chi Day Celebration


4/26/2014 3:00 PM

Saturday Gamble Jam

gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach

4/27/2014 11:00 AM

Earth Day at Princess Place Preserve

Princess Place Preserve

4/27/2014 6:00 PM

Freedom Fund Banquet

Hammock Beach Resort

5/1/2014 6:00 PM

Mountain Shore

Hijacker's Restaurant


5/3/2014 8:00 AM

State Cup Soccer - Round of 16


5/3/2014 8:00 AM

Arbor Day 5K Root Run/Walk


5/3/2014 9:00 AM

Arbor Day Celebration


5/4/2014 2:00 PM

Art and Conservation - A Natural Combination

Hilton Garden Inn

5/10/2014 8:00 AM

Team Florida Elite Lacrosse Summer Showcase


5/10/2014 10:00 AM

A Walk Back In Time

Florida Agricultural Museum

5/10/2014 1:00 PM

Pennsylvania Club Luncheon Meeting

Hilton Garden Inn

5/10/2014 6:00 PM

Food, Glorious Food Fine Art Show



5/14/2014 12:00 PM

The History of Art in Cuba: A Lunch and Learn Lecture


5/14/2014 6:00 PM

Mountain Shore

Hijacker's Restaurant

5/14/2014 7:30 PM

Full Moon Beach Stroll

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area

5/17/2014 10:00 AM

FREE Coupon Class

Christ the King Lutheran Church & School

5/24/2014 10:00 AM

Guided Salt Marsh Kayak Tour

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area

5/24/2014 4:30 PM

GRATITUDEAMERICA EVENT

VFW Post 8696

5/30/2014 4:00 PM

Turtle Talk: a Sea Turtle's Journey


M e m o r a n d u m

To: Jim Landon, City Manager

From: Richard Adams, Public Works Director


Re: Week in Review

The utility TOP-OPS team is back on top by winning the state championship on Tuesday. The Palm

Coast team successfully challenged water treatment teams from other Florida entities in a fast-paced

question/answer completion at the Florida Water Resource conference in Orlando. This is the team’s

eighth state win and they now will go to the national competition in June.

The Corporate Drive Sidewalk Project is now complete. This new sidewalk connects Palm Coast

Parkway Eastbound with Palm Coast Parkway Westbound along Corporate Drive in front of the Flagler

Technical Center. New crosswalks and pedestrian signals were installed at both intersections. Walkers

can now navigate safely to places like Wendy’s, Dollar General, the Library and other points along Palm

Coast Parkway.

The average water demand for the week was 7.300 million gallons per day; average wastewater flow

was 5.555 million gallons per day.

Installed 9 new domestic meters, 2 new PEP tanks and replaced 1 PEP tank.

This week 318 utility customers were shut off for non-payment.

Uni-Directional Flushing - Technicians continued flushing in and around Pinwheel Lane in Section 26

on Tuesday night and on Wednesday work was done around Piermount.

Inflow Infiltration crew cleaned 4,000 feet and inspected via CCTV 3,837 feet of gravity sewer and

inspected 21 manholes.

Beachside Pump Station and Sewer Force Main – Received CO and DEP clearance. Pump station is

operational. Waiting for easements from the County and the contractor continues to work on punch list

items.

ZLD Water Treatment Plant #2 –.The contractor has completed the installation of roof on the

ultrafiltration building and has started wiring the building.

Seminole “MUP” update, project has resumed, crew installed the remaining 3 structures and 350’ of

drainage pipe, formed and poured 400 feet of concrete sidewalk. Installed asphalt 35 x 5 x 4” driveway

apron entrance at the Pinnacles Business Park entrance.

Painted soccer fields on ITSC & ITMS fields 1, 2 & 8 and relocated the recreation league fields to Ralph

Carter Park. Also painted lacrosse fields at ITSC & ITMS fields 3, 4, 5 & 6 for the tournament.

Assisted with “Relay for Life” Special Event at Town Center.

Staff repaired the wood bridge crossing handrail repair at Linear Park.

Mowing in K, B, R, P, F, W and L sections. Mowing Easthampton Drive, Belle Terre Parkway, Old

Kings Road, Palm Harbor Drive, Seminole Woods Parkway and Palm Coast Parkway.

Performed site distance trimming in the “B” section.

Graded 4,928 feet of swales and cleaned 94 culvert pipes. Repaired 2 outfalls.

Maintaining a full time two-man crew at the dirt screener to keep up with the demand for clean fill.

Screened 2000 cubic yards of dirt.

Inmates mowed and weeded 42,700 linear feet of ditch in the “B” and “L” sections.

The winning TOP OPS State Championship Team includes, from left, Tom Martens, Peter Roussell, Jim Hogan and Fred Greiner, all of the Palm Coast Utility Division.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 April 10, 2014

City of Palm Coast Utility Division team wins 8th TOP OPS State Championship

Palm Coast, Fla. – Palm Coast’s Public Works/Utility Division keeps on winning! The City’s “Water Buoys” team claimed its eighth TOP OPS State Championship on April 8, successfully challenging water treatment teams from other Florida entities in a fast-paced question/answer competition. Team members Fred Greiner (captain), Tom Martens, Peter Roussell and Jim Hogan (coach) correctly answered more questions than any other team competing at the annual Florida Water Resource Conference (FWRC) in Orlando. FWRC is a joint conference of the American Water Works Association, The Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA), and the Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA). Questions in this competition covered a broad range of operational topics including basic science, chemistry, hydrology, water distribution, public health and sanitation, plant maintenance, safety and process control. The annual contest recognizes and promotes excellence in all aspects of water operations, giving operators the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and talents. The Palm Coast team has won the state championship for eight of the past 10 years. “The Palm Coast Top Ops team’s dedication and competitive drive to excel in this fast-paced contest, involving all technical aspects of water treatment, ultimately benefits the citizens of Palm Coast by having a better, more-motivated and highly trained operating staff for the City’s water treatment plants,” said Hogan, City of Palm Coast Utility Systems Manager of Water of Operations. The City’s state-champion TOP OPS Team will compete for the top national honors at the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE) to be held in Boston, Mass., June 8 to 12. Since 2005, the Water Buoys have won the national competition four times. For more information, please contact Jim Hogan, City of Palm Coast Utility Systems Manager of Water Operations, at 386-986-2374.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 April 8, 2014 Register now for Palm Coast’s 5K Root Run/Walk and 1M Flutter Foam Fun Run/Walk

Palm Coast, Fla. – Take a walk or run while enjoying the great outdoors at the City of Palm

Coast’s 5K Root Run/Walk and 1 Mile Flutter Foam Fun Run/Walk – part of Arbor Day 2014 on

Saturday, May 3. There will be an optional foam lane at the Finish Line!

It’s time now to register for one or both of the races. The 5K Root Run/Walk will begin at 8 a.m.,

followed by the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at 9 a.m. The run/walks will be held in the vicinity of

Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast. Awards will be given out at Central

Park Main Stage after the race.

Register at www.palmcoastgov.com/ArborDay. Participants are guaranteed a race T-shirt and

goody bag if they register by April 25. Entry fees and pre-registration deadlines are as follows:

5K Root Run

$25 Online and in-person registration closes at 5 p.m. May 1 (details on in-person registration below)

$25 Mail-in registration closes April 25 (details below)

$30 Day before (May 2) and day of race (May 3) in person – cash or checks only

Veterans with military ID receive free entry Flutter Fun Run

$10 - 1M Flutter Fun Run Proceeds from the Fun Run will go to assist the Guardian Angels, an Indian Trails Middle

School Service Learning Group, in raising awareness about teen depression.

In-person registration will go through May 1 at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm

Coast Parkway, NE. Checks, money orders, cash and credit cards accepted. Checks and

money orders must be payable to City of Palm Coast and reference which race. The Community

Center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Mail-in registration is available through April 25. Mail registration form available online with

check or money order (made out as described above) to: City of Palm Coast, c/o Arbor Day

Race Pre-registration, Attn: Carol Mini, 160 Cypress Point Parkway Suite B106, Palm Coast, FL

32164.

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/ArborDay

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up will be held at the Community Center from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 2, or at 7 a.m. on race day.

First-, second- and third-place will be awarded for men and women in 15 age groups. The race will be chip-timed.

After the races, enjoy the free Arbor Day 2014 celebration from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Park. Bring canned food or pet food items and exchange them for a three-gallon native hardwood tree (while supplies last). Plus, enjoy exhibits focusing on the environment and fun activities including a butterfly release/tent, zoo exhibits, wildlife shows, games, K-9 demonstration, fire prevention activity, and a photo booth green screen that will link to the City of Palm Coast Facebook page. Remember: Bulldog Drive is currently closed to through traffic for road improvements, so please access Central Park from Central Avenue off Belle Terre Parkway. After the Run/Walk, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Central Park can also be accessed from Central Avenue off Town Center Boulevard (off State Road 100). Palm Coast’s Arbor Day 2014 is sponsored by Volkswagen of St. Augustine, Arrow Rehabilitation, the Palm Coast Observer and Florida Hospital Flagler. Complete details are available at www.palmcoastgov.com/ArborDay.

For more information, contact City of Palm Coast Urban Forester Carol Mini at 386-986-3722.

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/ArborDay

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 April 11, 2014 Learn about ‘Native Plants for FL Landscapes’ at Palm Coast Lunch n’ Lecture April 23 Palm Coast, Fla. – “Native Plants for Florida Landscapes” is the topic for this month’s Palm Coast Parks & Recreation Lunch n’ Lecture, to be held Wednesday, April 23. The presenter will be Louise Leister, water and environmental education program coordinator at the Flagler County Extension Service. The Lunch n’ Lecture will be 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE. The Lunch n’ Lecture is free, but pre-registration is required. Landscapes can be very costly to maintain in Florida, especially when it comes to watering, fertilizing and pest control. By integrating native plants to the landscape plan, residents can reduce the need of water, fertilizer and pesticides. This Lunch n’ Lecture program will include a presentation and handouts on:

Selecting the right plants for the right place

Native plants and low maintenance “Florida Friendly” plants

Pros and cons of native and non-native plants

Common native plants for Flagler landscapes

Proper planting and maintenance of a landscape

Scouting and treating pests and problems A question-and-answer period will also be provided. Sign up for the Lunch n’ Lecture at www.palmcoastgov.com/register. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at 386-986-2323.

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/register


Palm Coast Fire Department offers free Car Seat Check event April 23

Palm Coast, Fla. – Approximately four out of five child safety seats are installed incorrectly. Combined with the fact that car crashes are the No. 1 killer of children 1 to 12 years old in the United States, it’s easy to understand the importance of properly installed child safety seats.

The best way to protect your children in the car is to put them in the right seat, at the right time, and use it the right way, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

To assist you with making your kids as safe as possible, the Palm Coast Fire Department is offering a free Car Seat Check event from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Fire Station 25, 1250 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast.

“The Fire Department has had a Car Seat Program for the past six years, and people are able to come to any City of Palm Coast fire station daily to have their car seats checked,” said Firefighter/EMT Christopher Cottle, who manages the City’s program. “But this special event is designed to draw extra attention to the importance of car seat safety checks.”

Fire Department personnel who have been trained as child passenger safety technicians will check to make sure car seats are installed properly and to the manufacturer and vehicle specifications. They will be able to instruct the parent/grandparent/guardian on how to properly install the seat. City employees will not actually install the seats, but they will show owners the proper steps.

Additionally, at the event, eight Palm Coast firefighters will complete their child safety seat technician training. These firefighters will join the existing team at the City’s five fire stations who regularly assist local residents with car seat checks.

People who attend the event, or stop by any station daily, are asked to bring their car seat manual and the vehicle owners’ manual with them, if possible. The best practice for safe installation utilizes both the vehicles owners’ manual and the safety seat’s instruction book; however, the Fire Department’s child passenger safety technicians will show parents, grandparents and guardians the safest way to install a seat even if those items have been misplaced.

For more information, call the Palm Coast Fire Department at 386-986-2300.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 April 11, 2014 City of Palm Coast to hold Starlight Tornado Tree Give-Away on April 26 Palm Coast, Fla. – To assist residents who were directly impacted by the Dec. 14, 2013, tornado, the City of Palm Coast will have a free Starlight Tornado Tree Give-Away on Saturday, April 26, at two fire stations in the affected areas. This special event – open only to those residents whose homes were damaged by the Starlight Tornado – is in addition to the city-wide Tree Give-Away held each year at Palm Coast’s Arbor Day Celebration. The special Starlight Tornado Tree Give-Away will be held Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Fire Station 23, 5750 Belle Terre Parkway, and from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fire Station 24, 1505 Palm Harbor Parkway. Each residence that was damaged by the Starlight Tornado will receive a seven-gallon tree, free of charge, to help families restore the beauty of their yards. Residents must show proof of address to pick up their tree. One tree per household, please. “The City knows that it will take some time to recover from the tornado’s effect on landscaping and trees, and we want to help residents replace the trees they lost,” said City of Palm Coast Urban Forester Carol Mini. “With this special Tree Give-Away and our regular Tree Give-Away at the Arbor Day Celebration, we are taking steps toward restoring the beauty of our damaged neighborhoods.” The City will also be giving away trees, while supplies last, at the annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, May 3, beginning at 9 a.m. at Central Park in Town Center. Trees will be given away at Arbor Day in exchange for a canned food or pet food item. Anyone who has questions about the Starlight Tornado Tree Give-Away or the regular Tree Give-Away at Arbor Day 2014 may call Urban Forester Carol Mini at 386-986-3722.


City of Palm Coast announces daytime lane closures at Palm Harbor Bridge Palm Coast, Fla. – Motorists should expect daytime lane closures at the Palm Harbor Bridge on Palm Harbor Parkway beginning Monday, April 21, due to the rehabilitation of the bridge. The Palm Harbor Bridge is located on Palm Harbor Parkway, adjacent to the Palm Coast Yacht Club and east of the intersection with Florida Park Drive. As work is done on the bridge deck, some lane closings will occur between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. At least one lane will remain open at all times, and the project will be flag-controlled for traffic. The work will continue for approximately one month. The City asks for the cooperation and patience of residents as this important bridge

rehabilitation project is completed.

For more information, please contact Cindi Lane, communications and marketing manager for the City of Palm Coast, at 386-986-3708.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Karen Kersey, Palm Coast Parkway Widening, Public Information Officer 1-800-515-9194 Contact: Cindi Lane, Palm Coast Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell: 386-214-4729 April 10, 2014

Eastbound lane closure planned for Palm Coast Parkway work on April 15 Palm Coast, Fla. – On Tuesday, April 15, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., motorists and other travelers should expect eastbound lane closures along Palm Coast Parkway between just west of Cypress Point Parkway and the I-95 southbound on-ramp. Two lanes will remain open eastbound. These lane closures are required in order for the contractor to perform utility pole removal operations. Up-to-date lane closure information will be posted to the Palm Coast Parkway Widening Project website at www.PalmCoastPkwy.com. A project hotline number has been established to assist the public with questions and concerns: 1-800-515-9194. Weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances could alter work schedules. The City of Palm Coast strives for safe construction zones. Travelers need to be aware of heavy equipment and stay within the limits of the orange cones and barrels. The City asks for the cooperation and patience of residents as this important road improvement

project is completed.

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City of Palm Coast offices to be closed Friday, April 18

Palm Coast, Fla. – All City of Palm Coast offices will be closed Friday, April 18, for the

Good Friday holiday. Offices will re-open on Monday, April 21, at 8 a.m. Recycling and garbage

collection will proceed according to the regular schedule.

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