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Memorandum To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jim Landon, City Manager
Date: December 12, 2014
Re: Week-In-Review
Palm Coast Starlight Holiday parade and event Saturday, December 13, 2pm
Parade starts at 6pm Central park in town center
Starlight half marathon/5K Saturday, December 20, 6pm
Central park in town center
Jack frost-ivities, winter break camp Monday and Tuesday, December 22 and 23; and
Monday thru Wednesday, December 29 thru December 31 Palm coast Community center
City offices closed for the Christmas holiday Wednesday, December 24 thru Friday, December 26
PDA college girls’ soccer showcAse Monday, December 29 thru Wednesday, December 30
Indian trails sports complex
City staff received awards from Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC)
Last week the City of Palm Coast was recognized by the Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC)
for two awards.
The City of Palm Coast Fire Department was awarded the
Regional Award for Excellence in Public Safety for their effort to
educate residents on the importance of keeping their smoke
detectors in good operating order. First, the Palm Coast Fire
Department was invited a neighborhood event, to 300 homes, and
changed 2100 smoke detector batteries. Second, staff in-house,
created Public Service Announcement video, that was funny but
with a serious message on the importance of changing the
batteries in your smoke detector.
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The City of Palm Coast Utility Department was awarded the
Regional Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship for
the Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) project. The ZLD process will
allow the City to recover and treat nearly 100 percent of the
concentrate produced by the water treatment plant, a way to
improve water quality, conserve water, and reduce impacts on the
water supply. According to Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) staff, they are not aware of any other project
like the ZLD project in the State of Florida.
ACRA/USA Rugby Women’s Collegiate Championship
Eight college teams from the northeast and midwest descended on Palm Coast for play in the
ACRA/USA Rugby Women’s Championship. Hundreds of Palm Coast residents enjoyed coming to
the Indian Trails Sports Complex to watch the rough play of this competitive, college sport.
Champions were crowned in both Division I and Division II (Penn State University and Notre Dame
College, respectively) at the finals on Sunday, December 7.
Penn State University Notre Dame College vs. Kutztown
Next Week:
Tuesday, December 16th, City Council Business Mtg, 9am, Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE
Wednesday, December 17th, Planning and Land Development Regulation Board Mtg, 5:30pm, City Offices, 160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B106
Attachments: Administration Department Update
BAC Update
Community Development Department Update
Information Technology Department Update
Engineering & Stormwater Department Update
Fire Department Update
Parks & Recreation Department Update
Event Calendar
Public Works/Utility Department Update
News Releases: New Birds of a Feather Fest, Holiday Office closing/trash schedule, six-laning project
lane closure, Project Green Wreath for holiday fire safety
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160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B-106, Palm Coast Florida 32164
386-986-3702
City Manager’s Office
Administrative Divisions Week in Review
Friday, December 12, 2014
City Clerk
Processed 5 public records requests.
Processed 3 litigation documents.
Prepared and processed 6 documents for recording.
Prepared 3 agenda items.
Prepared and posted 1 agenda to the Web.
Communications & Marketing
News releases sent: announcing the new Birds of a Feather Fest, holiday office closing/trash schedule, six-laning project lane closure, Project Green Wreath for holiday fire safety
Staffed Council workshop
Handled various media requests
Coordinated advertising
Represented the City at Fantasy Lights “City Night”
Birds of a Feather Fest prep: soliciting vendors and sponsors, reaching out to Audubon groups across Florida
Designed Waterfront Run postcard
Printed and delivered branding Bookmarks
Posted to Facebook and Twitter
Edited Tree Lighting celebration video
Videotaped and photographed ACRA National Collegiate Women’s Rugby Championship highlights at Indian Trails Sports Complex
Edited/distributed promo for Palm Coast Starlight Parade and Holiday Event: http://youtu.be/3SPvLd1KDQI?list=UUutMtNq3Rm4NzsRYtNMHSAg
Replaced worn vehicle magnet signs on TV199 vehicle. Ordered new TV199 decals for equipment identification and promotions.
Videotaped The Participant Effect retirement information seminar, for staff viewing on intranet. Edited and delivered to Human Resources.
Added new programs to TV199 holiday line-up: 1) Starlight Parade promo and 2) Palm Coast Tree Lighting event.
http://youtu.be/3SPvLd1KDQI?list=UUutMtNq3Rm4NzsRYtNMHSAg
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160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B-106, Palm Coast Florida 32164
386-986-3702
Human Resources
Open Enrollment 2015, December 5th – 12th
The Participant Effect Registration for City Employees – December 8th,9th,& 10th
Purchasing and Contracts Management
Purchasing & Bidding:
Advertised and posted ITB-PW-U-15-07 - Wastewater Collection System Emergency Tank Truck Services
Brian Rothwell and David Klages attended a North Florida Procurement Association (NFPA) meeting in Jacksonville
Qualifications Opening for ITB-SW-15-02 - Re-Bid Boulder Rock Drive Crossing Rehabilitation Project – Structure F-2
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NEW BUSINESSES FOR WEEK of 12/5/2014 – 12/11/2014
The Everything Store – Home Based – Internet Kritter Ridderz – Home Based – Trapper Glowellness Center for SkinCare & Massage Therapy – 50 Leanni Way –
Massage Therapist Charles S. Dixon – Home Based – Handyman Service Arevhat for You – Home Based – Unclassified Personal Service The Brown Dog – 215 St Joe Plaza Drive – Restaurant w/ alcohol A Work of Art – 1 Farraday Lane – Art Studio Kingdom Seal Inc – Home Based – Power Washing Sunset Automation LLC – Home Based – Unclassified Personal Service Sunburst Service Professionals LLC – Home Based – Janitorial Service
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Week-in-Review – December 12, 2014 – Nestor Abreu, Director
PERMITTING ACTIVITY
The following is an update of permit and development application activity in Palm Coast from December 4, 2014
through December 10, 2014:
Total number of permits issued: 169
Since January 2009, $625,066,410 construction dollars have been invested in Palm Coast.
Commercial Permit Application
309 Palm Coast Parkway
NE Suite 1 Alterations - Reception Area Manley Construction $2,000
Commercial Permits Issued
1000 Palm Coast Parkway Chick-Fil-A Restaurant WH Bass Construction $650,000
160 Lake Ave Palm Coast City Hall Gilbane Building Co. $5,112,000
4500 Palm Coast Parkway Alterations - Laundry Room WR Construction $8,000
3 Market Place Paint Booth Filterworks USA $15,000
295 Pine Lakes Parkway Site development -
Convenience Store
ME Construction $100,000
Residential Permits Issued
19 Princess Kathleen Lane Addition Veritas Construction $12,000
8 San Pine Drive Addition Millers Screen $16,000
35 Bannerwood Lane Addition East Coast Alum $9,000
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12 Flarestone Court Addition A Certified Screen $15,000
25 Wood Haven Drive Addition Red Carpet Construction $20,000
3 Lancelot Drive Addition Dacom Home Accents $2,000
3 River Landing Way Addition
Custom Home
Improvements $3,000
2 Village Point Single Family Residence Skyway Builders $366,000
29 Ryding Lane Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $232,000
100 Edward Drive Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $311,000
269 Conservatory Drive Single Family Residence Saltwater Homes $328,000
112 Arena Lake Drive Single Family Residence Paytas Homes $256,000
30 Brushwood Lane Single Family Residence Maronda Homes $246,000
12 Buffalo Meadow Lane Single Family Residence Holiday Builders $303,000
18 Burning Place Single Family Residence Holiday Builders $319,000
39 Auberry Drive Single Family Residence DR Horton $221,000
Occupancy Permit
29 Old Kings Road N 1B
Smart Solutions Unlimited - Design
and Consulting Anna Thompson
119 A Flagler Plaza Drive Joe's NY Pizza Shop Joseph Bennici
Certificate of Occupancy
110 Flagler Plaza Drive Interior Renovations - Halifax HospiceBracey Building
Contractors $25,000
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The following is an update since last week for capital projects in the City from December 4, 2014 through December
10, 2014.
Road and Median Projects
Palm Coast Parkway Six-Laning Construction 47%
Installation of railing along edge of sidewalk has
begun. Pedestrian traffic will shift from north side of
roadway to the south side of the roadway later this
month so that work along north side of project may
proceed.
Royal Palms Parkway
Improvements Construction 5% Grading work has begun.
North Old Kings Road Widening Design 25% Meeting held with design team to discuss 30% design
submission.
City Facility Projects
Holland Park Construction 0%
A presentation was made at the City Council
workshop on 12-9-14 regarding the Phase 1
improvements and the timing of future improvements.
City Hall Construction 2%
Grading for building pad has begun. Presentation
made at the City Council workshop on 12-9-14
regarding advancing the Central Park Community
Wing addition.
Community Center
Improvements Design 15%
A presentation was made at the City Council
workshop on 12-9-14 regarding the timing of
improvements, phasing of project and preferred
building addition and expansion layout.
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PLANNING
Staff attended a workshop for the proposed update of the River to Sea Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA)
methodology. The methodology provides a uniform method for all TPO members in conducting a transportation impact
analysis. Additionally, the update is necessitated by the inclusion of new Flagler County members to the TPO.
Staff also attended the last meeting of the University of Florida / Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research
Reserve grant project that focuses on Planning for Sea Level Rise within the Matanzas River Basin. The project
commenced 3 years ago with the objective of developing technical tools through sound scientific and research methods.
The Matanzas Basin planning process had four components: 1) technical analyses and background research, 2)
visualization and communication of research findings, 3) collaborative workshops with stakeholders, and 4) local social
science and coordination to support planning following the project’s conclusion. Staff has participated within the steering
committee over the course of the project; the steering committee serves as a sounding board from numerous stakeholder
perspectives including, but not limited to non-government organizations, local government staff, Northeast Regional
Planning Council, developers, researchers, and other local interest. Staff anticipates the delivery of GIS modeling data
and final report to review and determine the utility of the information for the City of Palm Coast.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
TO : Jim Landon, City Manager
FROM : Steve Viscardi, IT Director
DATE : 12/12/2014
RE : Week In Review
Operations Division staff working on getting a very large customer onto our fiber network. If obtained they will be FiberNET’s largest bandwidth customer.
Operations Division staff completed fiber connection to the construction trailer at the New City Hall site. This will put the trailer on our high-speed network throughout the year-long construction process.
ENTERPRISE
Applications Division staff posted 4 upcoming training classes for the BAC.
Applications Division updated the website with more information about the upcoming Feather Fest in February.
Applications Division moved one of our most active databases off of an old server onto our new SQL Cluster.
Applications Division added information about Longs Creek Preserve to the website.
Applications Division updated the website with information about the upcoming Waterfront Run.
Applications Division added the ability for Code to search for Rental Registration from our old system.
Operations Division received 94 Track IT’s this past week.
Operations Division staff continued rollout of new VM clients by putting 7 more out this week. (WYSE boxes)
Operations Division staff upgraded all WYSE units with the latest firmware. WYSE units are used by more than 80% of our city workforce.
Operations Division staff supported the Participant Effect Presentations.
Operations Division staff supported the live streaming of the Rugby National Championships played at Indian Trails Sports Complex.
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LO-1 Water Control Structure Rehabilitation- Contract amount is $387,971.00 with SE Cline
Construction, contractor, project began on 11-19-14. Installing sheet piles.
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit – Annual Reporting Staff has coordinated the Letter Of Intent (LOI) released by Purchasing on 11-17-14 for a Continuing Services Contract. Four consultants have submitted their LOI's on 12-1-14, to assist staff with the beginning of the Annual Reporting process mandated by the DEP.
Engineering & Stormwater Department
John C. Moden, City Engineer
Week In Review December 4, 2014 – December 10, 2014
Wynnfield
Waterway in
Section 20
Pine Lakes
BA-1 Struture
Left – Post Debby minimal flow over weir
Below - Structure is dry before Debby
K-6 Structure
Left – Post Debby minimal flow over weir
Below – Dry before Debby
Big Mulberry Creek Structure
Left – Post Debby minimal flow over weir
Below – Dry structure before Debby
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Colechester @ College Waterway Bridge #63 Rehababilitation 2015 Project - Contractor is Sieg & Ambachtsheer, Inc. in the amount of $1,078,700.00. Council approved contract on 10-21-14 for construction. All permits have been approved and received. Staff received a letter indicating a Notice to Proceed date would be late February early March 2015 to begin construction.
Section 37 Tributary 2 Stormwater Modeling Construction - Work continues by the Public Works crews. This project will increase the storage volume of this drainage ditch running through the “L” section.
Seminole Woods Multi Use Path
Phase I Construction – 100% complete
Phase 2 Survey – 100% complete Design – 100% complete
Permitting – 100% complete Construction – Public Works began 11-10-14, work continues
Phase 3 Survey – 100% complete Design – 90% complete
Permitting – 100% complete
Phase 4 Survey- 100% complete Design – 10% complete
Phase 6 Survey – began on 12-8-14
“Before” Picture of 40 Lindsay Drive
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Major Drainage Pipe F-2 Crossing @ Boulder Rock Drive - Design and permitting was completed in house. Bid opening was 11-20-14, received two bids, both bids were over budget, therefore the project will be re-bid. New contractor qualifications date set for 12-12-14. Re-design plans are 60% complete.
Drainage Pipe Through a Seawall – Between 44-46 Columbia Lane a drainage pipe was replaced.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
SURVEY TASKS:
Set 29 bench mark locations
Surveyed for 3 new home construction permits
Surveyed for 2 driveway permits
Surveyed for 1 emergency pipe
Survey continues for the swale rehab (new home construction) on Webb Lane, Weber Ln.,6 lots, Zorro Court 12 lots, Whittington Drive 10 lots,
Edward Dr.,Edith Pope Dr.,11 lots.
Seminole Woods MUP Phase 6 – ran bench loop, ran horizontal & vertical control, started collecting data for design
REVIEWS PERFORMED
26 - Right-of-Way Permits
4 - Project Reviews
DESIGN WORK PERFORMED:
6 – Driveway swale designs
Seminole Woods MUP Phase 3 design – 90% complete
Seminole Woods MUP Phase 4 design – 10% complete
Seminole Woods MUP Phase 6 design – just began
1 - Drainage pipe design
1 – Valley Gutter installation
Continuing work on the swale rehabilitation program
Re-Design of Boulder Rock Drive (F-2) major pipe crossing replacement 60% complete
Royal Palms Turn Lane
BS-2 Water Control Structure
SR 100 Median project
Swale Rehabilitation Projects Released for Construction – 8,625 LF released this week
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Fire Department
To: Jim Landon, City Manager From M. C. Beadle, Chief Date: December 11, 2014 Re: Week in Review
In the past week, the department responded to 173 calls. There was one structure fire with minimal damages noted, 1 brush fire and 1 vehicle fires. A total of 124 EMS calls was logged and the balance was miscellaneous in nature. The drought index is at 98 out of a possible 800 and the fire danger is low.
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Recreation & Parks
To: Jim Landon, City Manager
From: Luanne Santangelo, Parks and Recreation Director
Date: December 12, 2014
Re: Week in Review
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
ACRA/USA Rugby Women’s Championship – The chants of “We Are…Penn State” could be heard throughout the Indian Trails Sports Complex as the women of Penn State
University’s Rugby Team claimed victory at the Division I National Collegiate Championship
this past weekend.
Eight college teams from the northeast and Midwest descended on Palm Coast for play in the
ACRA/USA Rugby Women’s Championship. Champions were crowned in both Division I and
Division II (Penn State University and Notre Dame College, respectively) at the finals on
Sunday, December 7.
Jen Gray, Director of Operations with USA Rugby wrote, “I wanted to say Thank You again to
you and the city of Palm Coast for your hospitality. I have heard nothing but positive feedback
from the participating teams and people who attended the event.”
Jeff Ward, with the American Collegiate Rugby Association (ACRA) wrote, “The feedback I’ve
gotten from the teams has also been fantastic. Beyond the great fields, the hospitality and
support shown by you and staff was just fantastic. Thank you very, very much.”
Notre Dame College vs. Kutztown Penn State University
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Holiday Starlight Event and Parade – Saturday, December 13 at Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Avenue, Palm Coast. This annual event will feature Pictures with Santa, Crafts,
Refreshments and entertainment provided by local and regional performers including the Grinch. The
days’ activities lead up to the Starlight Parade, which begins at 6pm.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:
♦Youth
“Jack Frost-ivities”- Holiday Break Camp Get the kids out of the house and jump into themed days at the Palm Coast Community Center.
Each day will offer new games and activities. Grades K-6. Camp days held from 8am-5:30pm.
December 22-Sports of all Sorts- Wear your favorite sports team jersey and get wild with our team building obstacle course.
December 23-Inventor’s Workshop- Let your imagination go wild with Legos and building blocks. Kids will create their own invention.
December 29-Culinary Creators- Life is just like a big pizza pie. Kids will be creating their own favorite slice!
December 30-Time Travelers-Travel back in time to see what New Year’s was like when your parents were kids!
December 31-Mad Scientists- Slime, Goo, and Gunk are just a few things we will be creating during this themed day.
♦ 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 The art of woodcarving has a history that spans centuries. At its core, woodcarving transforms a
piece of wood into a masterfully crafted work of art. Join this group of gifted carvers as they
share their skill and know how in this informal teaching atmosphere. The woodcarving group is
a mixed group of men and women at all levels and abilities. Visitors are welcome. Held every
Tuesday from 1-4pm at the Palm Coast Community Center.
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Event Calendar for 12/12/2014 through 12/31/2014
12/12/2014 3:30 PM
German American Friendship Club of Palm Coast
Pine Lakes Grand Club
12/12/2014 6:30 PM
Fantasy Lights - School Choruses, Bloodmobile
Central Park in Town Center
12/12/2014 7:00 PM
Community Chorus of Palm Coast Holiday Concert
Trinity Presbyterian Church
12/13/2014 2:00 PM
Palm Coast Starlight Holiday Parade & Event
Central Park in Town Center
12/13/2014 2:00 PM
Gamble Jam Session
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach
12/13/2014 6:00 PM
Fantasy Lights - Starlight Parade and Snow
Central Park in Town Center
12/14/2014 3:00 PM
Flagler Auditorium Presents A Christmas Carol
Flagler Auditorium
12/14/2014 4:00 PM
Community Chorus of Palm Coast Holiday Concert
Trinity Presbyterian Church
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Event Calendar for 12/12/2014 through 12/31/2014
12/14/2014 6:30 PM
Fantasy Lights - Santa Sunday, Snow & Choir
Central Park in Town Center
12/15/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/16/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
12/16/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/16/2014 6:30 PM
Fantasy Lights - Singers
Central Park in Town Center
12/17/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/17/2014 2:00 PM
Agriculture In The Gilded Age
Florida Agricultural Museum
12/17/2014 6:00 PM
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) Wednesday night fun run/walk
Wadsworth Park
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Event Calendar for 12/12/2014 through 12/31/2014
12/18/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
12/18/2014 6:30 PM
New Faces Night
Palm Coast Tennis Center
12/18/2014 7:30 PM
Flagler Auditorium Presents Merry Bronxmas with The Bronx Wanderers
Flagler Auditorium
12/19/2014 8:00 AM
Goalie Camp
Indian Trails Sports Complex
12/20/2014 9:00 AM
First Aid & CPR/AED Class
Flagler County Government Services Building
12/20/2014 6:00 PM
Fantasy Lights - Starlight 1/2 Marathon & 5K, Snow, Jubilate
Central Park in Town Center
12/20/2014 6:00 PM
Starlight Half Marathon/5K
Central Park in Town Center
12/21/2014 6:30 PM
Fantasy Lights - Santa Sunday, Snow, Nevaeh
Central Park in Town Center
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Event Calendar for 12/12/2014 through 12/31/2014
12/22/2014 8:00 AM
Jack Frost-ivities
Community Center
12/22/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/22/2014 6:30 PM
Fantasy Lights - Snow and Jubilate
Central Park in Town Center
12/23/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
12/23/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/24/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/24/2014 6:00 PM
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) Wednesday night fun run/walk
Wadsworth Park
12/25/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
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Event Calendar for 12/12/2014 through 12/31/2014
12/27/2014 2:00 PM
Gamble Jam Session
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach
12/29/2014 8:00 AM
Jack Frost-ivities
Community Center
12/29/2014 9:30 AM
Adult Holiday Boot Camp
Palm Coast Tennis Center
12/29/2014 6:30 PM
Fantasy Lights - Rotary Almost Famous Band
Central Park in Town Center
12/30/2014 9:30 AM
Adult Holiday Boot Camp
Palm Coast Tennis Center
12/31/2014 12:00 AM
Palm Coast Duplicate Bridge
St Marks Lutheran Church
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M e m o r a n d u m
To: Jim Landon, City Manager
From: Richard Adams, Public Works Director
Date: December 11, 2014
Re: Week in Review
The average water demand for the week was 6.238 million gallons per day; the average wastewater flow was 6.494 million gallons per day.
Installed 6 new domestic meters, 1 reuse meter, 1 new pep tank and replaced 1 existing pep tank.
This week 280 utility customers were shut off for non-payment.
Seminole Woods MUP Phase II: 2,000 linear feet of concrete has been poured and finished, and 1200 linear feet has been completed with final grade and sod in the ditch. Approximately 700 linear feet is formed and
ready for concrete.
Section 37 Modeling Project - Crews removed 30 trees from the ditch and graded 300 linear feet in preparation of seeding the bank.
Water Treatment Plant #3 Concentrate – Construction of roof system for the Ozone building has started. The Concentrate Bypass concrete pipe supports and injector pump supports have been completed. The
Ozone generator, chiller and oxygen generator have been set in place. Assembly of filters and associated
piping has started.
Plant operators at water treatment plant #1 replenished the anthracite in filter #6, backwashed and chlorinated it in preparation of Bac-T sampling
Inflow/Infiltration crew inspected via CCTV 1,950’ and cleaned 1,875’ of gravity sewer
Sign shop fabricated 30 custom signs for the new Long Creek Blueway canoe/kayak trail.
Mowing in “S”, “K”, “Z”, and “LL” Sections. Mowing Belle Terre Parkway and Palm Coast Parkway.
Performed site distance trimming in the “S” and “R” sections.
Repaired the Pine Lakes Parkway pedestrian bridge safety issue.
Graded 6,317 feet of swales, cleaned 13 culvert pipes and repaired 1 outfall.
Crews staffed the Rugby Event at Indian Trails Soccer Complex with 2 traffic staff, 1 lift operator and 2 from parks maintenance.
Inmates and ditch crew mowed and weeded 52,625 linear feet of ditch. in the “R” section
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NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Dec. 10, 2014
City of Palm Coast announces new Birds of a Feather Fest, to debut in February
Palm Coast – A new festival will soon take flight in Palm Coast! The inaugural Birds of a Feather Fest will span three days, Feb. 6-8, 2015, offering a weekend of birding, workshops, presentations, kayak trips and family activities. The headlining speaker will be Greg Miller of The Big Year motion picture and book.
This new City of Palm Coast event is geared toward serious birders, as well as beginners and families. A good number of the birding trips offered will be on paved trails in and around Palm Coast, making birding accessible to children and people with disabilities.
The Birds of a Feather Fest is the brainchild of Palm Coast residents and birding enthusiasts Jason and Mary Giraulo. Jason Giraulo is the City’s Digital Communications Coordinator and Director of the new festival.
With more than 125 miles of trails, miles of coastline, varied habitats and more than 200 identified bird species, Palm Coast and greater Flagler County are a birder's paradise. The City’s longtime commitment to protecting and preserving the natural environment makes the new festival a perfect fit. Several community partners are assisting in the planning, including Flagler County and the Hilton Garden Inn.
“We want to attract serious birders to explore our unique birding opportunities and also introduce people of all ages to the joy of birding as a fun, recreational, outdoor activity,” said Jason Giraulo. “Few places offer as many wonderful opportunities to enjoy nature while being so connected, accessible and clean.”
A complete schedule for the Birds of a Feather Fest is at www.birdingfest.com, and registration is now open. Participants can choose as much or as little as they’d like over the three days, and some activities are free. 32 birding trips and classes will be offered, to such outstanding birding spots as Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Princess Place Preserve. The festival also offers plenty of activities for non-birders, too. There are kayak trips and craft projects for the little ones.
Sponsorships opportunities are available, and a limited number of indoor vendor spaces are also available. The Vendor Expo will be at the Palm Coast Community Center and will be open to the public throughout the weekend. The City is looking for vendors from the following areas: camera and optics equipment, birding supplies, birding tour companies, nature artists, outdoor
http://www.birdingfest.com/
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outfitters, environmental non-profits and government agencies, and other companies that fit the festival vision.
Sponsors already on-board include the Hilton Garden Inn (host hotel), Flagler County, Palm Coast Observer, The Home Depot and Top Birding Tours.
Please join us for the first Birds of a Feather Fest – Fun for the Whole Flock!
For more information about the Birds of a Feather Fest or becoming a sponsor or vendor, visit www.birdingfest.com or contact Jason Giraulo, Digital Communications Coordinator, at 386-986-2484 or [email protected].
http://www.birdingfest.com/mailto:[email protected]
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NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Dec. 12, 2014
City of Palm Coast announces holiday schedule, including for trash pickup City of Palm Coast offices will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-26, and Thursday and Friday, Jan. 1-2, for the holidays. There will be no trash pick-up on Thursday, Dec. 25, or Thursday, Jan. 1. For routes normally picked up on Thursdays, Waste Pro will collect trash on Friday, Dec. 26, instead of on Dec. 25. Routes normally collected on Fridays will move to Saturday, Dec. 27. The same schedule will take place for the New Year's holiday, so routes normally picked up on Thursdays will be collected Friday, Jan. 2, and routes normally collected on Fridays will move to Saturday, Jan. 3. Garbage and recycling collection for the community will follow the regular schedule on the other days of the holiday weeks. For more information regarding garbage service, please contact Customer Service at 386-986-2360.
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NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Traci Missildine, 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 December 10, 2014
Lane closures planned for Palm Coast Parkway beginning December 10
Palm Coast, Fla. – Beginning Wednesday, December 10, and running through Friday, December 12, motorists and other travelers should expect lane closures eastbound and westbound along Palm Coast Parkway at I-95. The eastbound lane closure will begin at the southbound I-95 on ramp and extend over the bridge to the I-95 off ramp. The westbound lane closure will begin at the northbound I-95 on ramp and extend over the bridge to the I-95 off ramp. The lane closures will occur between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. each night and are required in order for the contractor to relocate the barrier wall and prepare the westbound lanes for phase two of the widening project. 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. 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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NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell: 386-214-4729 Dec. 11, 2014
Help Palm Coast Fire Department keep the wreaths green by preventing fires Palm Coast – The holiday season is under way, and the Palm Coast Fire Department is asking everyone to help keep the wreaths green at the City’s fire stations by preventing fires. Project Green Wreath is a fire prevention program that runs through the month of December. Large wreaths have been hung at all five stations, with green light bulbs in each. Firefighters will replace one green light with a red light for each structure fire during the month. “Project Green Wreath is a visual reminder of the importance of implementing and following fire safety practices during the holiday season,” said Palm Coast Fire Chief Mike Beadle. “We hope everyone will do their part to keep the wreaths green!” Here are some tips to help keep your home safe this holiday season:
Never leave food that is cooking unattended.
Select only the freshest natural trees, and remember to keep your tree watered away from heat sources (including televisions and radios).
Use only those artificial trees with safety tags.
Ensure that trees and other decorations don’t block exits.
Check all light strings for damage; throw away light strings if they have frayed cords or sockets and replace with UL-approved devices.
Never use “indoor” lights outside.
Don’t put cords under carpets or throw rugs.
Be careful not to overload circuits or extension cords; check instructions on light strings to determine the maximum number you may place in one outlet.
Before bed or leaving the house, turn off all holiday lights and extinguish all candles.
Keep candles a safe distance from children and decorations, especially trees; never leave a candle unattended or burning through the night.
Be sure to keep space heaters at least three feet from surrounding items.
Never use heaters around water – water increases the chance of electric shock.
Unplug heater when not in use.
Don’t leave space heaters unattended.
Make sure your fireplace is in good working order.
Christmas wrapping and tree branches should not be burned in the fireplace; their intense and rapid burning can cause chimney fires and flames to extend out of the firebox into your home.
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Double-check your smoke alarms and make sure they are in good working order.
We wish you a safe and happy holiday season. If you have any questions, please contact the Palm Coast Fire Department at 386-986-2300.