Memorandum To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jim Landon, City Manager
Date: September 12, 2014
Re: Week-In-Review
Movie in the park Friday, September 12, 7:45pm Central park in town center
Autumn trails 5k run/walk Saturday, September 13, 6:30am to 10:30am
Palm coast Community center
Food truck Tuesday Tuesday, September 16, 5pm
Central park in town center
Fearless & focused – women in business Thursday, September 18, 11:30am to 1pm
Palm coast yacht club
SENIOR Games events Ballroom Dance – September 14, Flagler auditorium
Tennis – September 14 thru September 18, Palm Coast Tennis Center Table tennis – September 15 thru September 18, FPC high school
Golf croquet – September 15 & 16, James f. Holland memorial park 3 v 3 basketball – September 15 thru September 18, FPC high school
Volleyball – September 16 thru September 18, Wickline Park Horseshoes – September 17, old Dixie Community Park
Pickle ball – September 18 & 19, Frieda zamba pool / belle Terre Park Golf – September 19, palm harbor golf club
Powerlifting – September 20, Matanzas High school Archery – September 20, Indian trails sports complex
Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony – Remember
On September 11th
, the City hosted the Palm Coast Fallen Heroes Memorial Service. A crowd of hundreds
gathered at Heroes Park to join in remembering and honoring those who lost their lives, including firefighters,
police officers, paramedics and EMTs, on Sept. 11, 2001. Palm Coast Mayor Jon Netts spoke, and all five
members of City Council laid wreaths at the 9/11 Memorial. Honored guests laid wreaths at the Fire Rescue,
Law Enforcement, and Military memorials, and City employee Yvonne Robinson, a survivor of the attack on
the World Trade Center, sang America the Beautiful. This year’s ceremony featured the unveiling of Flagler
County Sheriff’s Sgt. Frank Celico’s name to the Fallen Hero Memorial. Family and friends of Sgt. Celico,
who died in 2011 at age 33, participated in the unveiling.
7th
Annual Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup
The 7th
Annual Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup was a huge success, with 455 volunteers collecting 1,093
pounds of garbage and 1,4921 pounds of recyclable material. After volunteers cleaned our precious waterways,
paths and parks, they were welcomed back to the Community Center for refreshments, hotdogs, prizes and fun.
A huge thank you for the continued support of Florida Inland Navigation District and other proud sponsors
including Waste Pro, University of Florida IFAS Extension, SeaGrant Florida , Tropical Kayaks, Ripple Effect,
and Marineland Dolphin Encounter.
City Employees are Safe Workers
The City earned another reduction in our Worker’s Compensation Experience Modification this year, providing
an annual savings to the City in worker’s comp premiums. To recognize our employees for a safe working
record again this year, this week the Safety Team recognized City employees by hosting a pizza party luncheon.
This accomplishment brings the City’s Experience Mod below 1.0 for the first time in the last five years. Our
employees are to be congratulated for this huge improvement.
Floodplain Management Plan Annual Progress Report Staff completed the Floodplain Management Plan Annual Progress Report and transmitted the document to the
designated Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator as part of the annual recertification process. The
purpose of this document is to provide an annual account of activities associated with the City’s Floodplain
Management Program. This document facilitates information that can benefit public officials, businesses and
the Citizens of Palm Coast. A copy of the document is readily available on the City’s website at the following
link http://www.palmcoastgov.com/flood-prep.
Saimon the Code Cat
Saimon the Code Cat was rescued by Code Enforcement three (3) years ago and made his home at
City Offices. He has recently been adopted by a Finance staff member Dawna, and will live out his
retirement years at her home. City staff wishes Saimon well as he moves into his new home and
into his retirement years. So long Saimon.
Next Week:
Tuesday, September 16th
, City Council Business Mtg, 9am, Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE
Wednesday, September 17th
, Planning and Land Development Regulation Board Mtg, 5:30pm, City Offices,
160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B106
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: Senior Games seeks spectators, Parks & Rec Lunch n Lecture, International Festival on Oct. 4
160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B-106, Palm Coast Florida 32164
386-986-3702
City Manager’s Office
Administrative Divisions Week in Review
Friday, September 12, 2014
City Clerk
Processed 8 public records requests.
Processed 7 litigation documents.
Prepared and processed 2 documents for recording.
Prepared 3 agenda items.
Prepared 1 proclamation.
Prepared and posted 1 agenda to the Web.
Completed 1 Proof of Life document for a citizen.
Communications & Marketing
Branding: working on resident campaign
Helping with prep for International Festival
Coordinated advertising, including design of ads for Intl Festival
Prep and staffed Citizens Academy
Attended Council workshop and budget hearing
Prep for Pink Army kickoff at Council & Food Truck Tuesdays
News releases sent: Senior Games seeks spectators, Parks & Rec Lunch n Lecture, International
Festival on Oct. 4
Staffed Fallen Heroes event and took photos
Handled various media inquiries
Delivered new design for SAP Posters, Placemats, Journal
Designed Birds of a Feather Festival ad for “Birding” magazine and designed magnet promo item
for Birds of a Feather Fest; contacted MPLC and Swank Motion pictures for movie licensing for
Birds of a Feather Fest
Posted to Facebook, Twitter and Flickr
Videotaped/aired live the City of Palm Coast Special Budget Meeting
Videotaped the 911 Memorial Ceremony at Heroes Park; editing in progress
Editing in progress on International Festival video promo
Initiated post editing for Fire Department Public Service Announcement video
160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B-106, Palm Coast Florida 32164
386-986-3702
Attended video preproduction meeting for upcoming BAC Expo video; researched and developed
talent and production options and gathered design elements for the video
Revised and redistributed the Flight of Life, Heron Dedication video:
http://youtu.be/tFOLfl0d1mA?list=UUutMtNq3Rm4NzsRYtNMHSAg
Posted news and announcement on the city channel, TV199’s ticker tape service
Human Resources
Safety Team Employee Pizza Recognition Luncheon – Sept 8,9, &10
ICMA Rep Visit – September 12 – HR Office for City Employees
New Hire Orientation – September 18th
– HR Training Room
Purchasing and Contracts Management
Purchasing & Bidding:
Advertised and posted ITB-SW-15-01 - Boulder Rock Drive Crossing Rehabilitation Project –
Structure F-2
Advertised and posted ITB-PW-U-15-01 - Term Contract for Dense Sodium Carbonate
Qualifications Opening for ITB-CD-CM-14-16 - Re-Bid Holland Park Improvements
Impact September 12, 2014
Week: September 8 – 12 Month: September To Date: Since May 1, 2011
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new businesses 41 Total
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Week-in-Review – September 12, 2014 – Nestor Abreu, Director
PERMITTING ACTIVITY
The following is an update of permit and development application activity in Palm Coast from September 4, 2014
through September 10, 2014:
Total number of permits issued: 154
Since January 2009, $570,182,408 construction dollars have been invested in Palm Coast.
Commercial Permit Application
1410 Palm Coast Parkway NW
Interior Realty - Watson Realty Watson Home Improvement $19,000
Commercial Permit Issued
4500 Palm Coast Parkway Units A-234 and B234
Renovations - Drain and Supply two Utility Sinks Water Tite Plumbing $1,200
27 Florida Park Drive Replace / Repair Parking Lot Karl Johnston LLC $2,000
Residential Permits Issued
21 Angela Drive Addition Gulfstream Homes $10,000
14 Collinson Court Addition Encompass Enclosures $12,000
76 Beachway Drive Addition Affordable Aluminum $17,000
7 Pinwheeel Lane Addition Intervest Consulting Svs $11,000
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17 Eagle Harbor Trail Addition Harkins Construction $15,000
16 White Star Drive Alteration Volusia Home Building $17,000
12 Rivergate Lane Alteration Ted & Bobs Alum $13,000
86 Folcroft Lane Alteration Sorrento Homes $4,000
8 Cottagegate Court Alteration Slone Construction $15,000
18 Collindale Court Alteration Screen Concepts $14,000
4 Ponce Deleon Drive Alteration Intervest Consulting $9,000
24 Selma Trail Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $304,000
121 Wood Haven Drive Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $293,000
24 Mount Vernon Lane Single Family Residence Saltwater Homes $252,000
126 Arena Lakes Drive Single Family Residence Paytas Homes $329,000
130 Arena lake Single Family Residence Paytas Homes $257,000
55 North Park Circle Single Family Residence Olsen Custom Homes $377,000
88 Smith Trail Single Family Residence Maronda Homes $242,000
61 Woodlawn Drive Single Family Residence Maronda Homes $313,000
110 South Starling Drive Single Family Residence KB Homes Jacksonville $292,000
117 Spoonbill Drive Single Family Residence KB Homes Jacksonville $295,000
31 Auberry Drive Single Family Residence Dr Horton Inc. $299,000
23 Auberry Drive Single Family Residence Dr Horton Inc. $293,000
9 Auberry Drive Single Family Residence Dr Horton Inc. $231,000
26 Auberry Drive Single Family Residence Dr Horton Inc. $292,000
17 Fenhill Lane Single Family Residence By The Shore Inc. $276,000
43 New Water Oak Drive Single Family Residence
Applied Building Development $343,000
45 New Water Oak Drive Single Family Residence
Applied Building Development $321,000
Occupancy Permits
118 Palm Coast Parkway NE The UPS Store Jerry Eggert
PLANNING
Staff completed the Floodplain Management Plan Annual Progress Report and transmitted the document to the
designated Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator as part of the annual recertification process. The purpose of
this document is to provide an annual account of activities associated with the City of Palm Coast (“City”) Floodplain
Management Program. This document facilitates information that can benefit public officials, businesses and the
Citizens of Palm Coast. The Flagler County Local Mitigation Strategy serves as the City’s Floodplain Management
Plan under the CRS of the National Flood Insurance Program. Under CRS Activity 510, the City’s is required to
complete this report. A copy of the document has been attached and readily available through the newly launched
website http://www.palmcoastgov.com/flood-prep
Green Team:
The 7th Annual Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup was a huge success. Volunteers that attended the previous Saturday’s
Orientation hit the ground running on Saturday morning. Other Volunteers gathered their supplies beginning at 8am at the
Palm Coast Community Center. After cleaning our precious waterways, paths and parks, the volunteers were welcomed back
to the Community Center for refreshments, hotdogs, prizes and fun.
Unofficial Results:
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455 volunteers worked together to collect 1,093 pounds of garbage and 1,491 pounds of recyclable material. This was the first
time that the recyclables outweighed the regular garbage!
Our Most Unique F.I.N.D. this year was a VHS tape. The kids will have to Google that to know what it is! Other odd items
collected included an Elmo flip flop, a decorative cat clock, a circuit board, a sling shot, a lawn chair and an Intracoastal
Waterway event water bottle from 2008.
A huge thank you for the continued support of Florida Inland Navigation District and other proud sponsors including Waste
Pro, University of Florida IFAS Extension, SeaGrant Florida , Tropical Kayaks, Ripple Effect, and Marineland Dolphin
Encounter.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The following is an update since last week for capital projects in the City from September 4, 2014 through September 10,
2014.
Road and Median Projects
Bulldog Drive Roadway
Improvements Construction 94% New concrete sidewalks 100% complete.
Modifications to existing weir outfall 90% complete.
Palm Coast Parkway Six-Laning Construction 34%
Barrier Wall construction continues. TECO gas
relocated gas line in conflict on north side of roadway.
Installation of waterline on north side of roadway
continues with connection west of Boulder Rock
Drive.
City Facility Projects
Community Center
Improvements Design 15%
City staff attended a progress meeting with the design
team and construction management team on 9-5-14 to
review various building layout options and draft
project cost estimates.
Palm Coast Parkway 6-Laning
The time in now to register to participate in the Flagler Humane Society’s “Fast
& Furriest 2014 Run and Walk”. Visit www.flaglerhumanesociety.org/fast to
register. Registration fees are $30 for runners and $25 for walkers. All
registered participants will receive an event T-Shirt. We are asking that
participates set a personal sponsorship goal or join a fundraising team. The top
individual fundraiser will win a weekend stay at a beach house in Flagler
Beach. The top fundraising team will receive a VIP tour of Marineland. All
details are included on the website. For more information, you may contact
Jeffery Ritter at [email protected].
** We would like to announce that we are opening on SUNDAYS from 11 am –
4 pm. To celebrate the opening on Sundays, we will be offering a percentage
off all our retail items. Retail items include collars, leashes, dog clothes,
shampoo, conditioners, grooming items, and so much more!
*** Time is running out to take advantage of our Free spay and neuter for Pit
Bull and Pit Bull mix programs! The grants are coming to a close in November
and we are still in need of at least 22 more surgeries to fill the spots. Call and
reserve your spot today!
Donation Opportunity: Lowes and 100 Plus Realty donated “Doghouse
Donation Boxes” that were placed at all the fire stations in Flagler County. You
can drop off donations anytime at your nearest fire station if you can’t come by
the shelter. We appreciate all donations, especially those from our Wish List
(available at flaglerhumanesociety.org/wish-list). You can also purchase items
via the Amazon.com link on our website and ship them directly to the shelter.
September Specials: “September Sunday Specials” will be going on every
Sunday of September. Come and enjoy our retail specials of 30 percent off new
retail and 40 percent off gently used retail.
Upcoming Fundraising Events: Save the date for the “Fast & Furriest 2014 Run
and Walk” to help the animals. This year’s event will be held on September 27,
2014, at Princess Place Preserve. For more information and to register visit
www.flaglerhumanesociety.org/fast.
Don’t forget that FHS have volunteers and adoptable pets at the Farmer’s
Market in Flagler Beach every Friday and at PetSmart in Palm Coast every
Sunday. Come and see Howard and his crew to adopt your next furry family
member!
Public Announcements: The Flagler Humane Society has a variety of
subsidized or FREE spay and neuter programs for members of the community
that need to have their pets or community pets sterilized. Please call FHS at
386-445-1814, email [email protected] or
mailto:[email protected] for questions.
The Flagler Beach TNR grant has come to an end and the funds are no longer
available to provide free spay/neuter to community cats from that area. Don’t
worry – FHS still offers the Community Cat Program for $25. This includes the
spay/neuter, a rabies vaccination, and an ear notch. Call to see how the
program works!
270 Cats 102 Dogs 1 G. Pig 8
Hamsters 4 Rat
Animals ready for homes
Remember Healy? This lovely little tortoiseshell cat, who grew up in
the Shelter since arriving in March, finally found
her forever home when she was adopted the week
following her being the Featured Pet. We love
happy endings!
Adoption specialist:
Danielle Camic
(All adoptions and outreach)
Information on events to benefit our homeless
animals can be found on our website,
www.flaglerhumanesociety.org
Boy
Boy is a highly active
approximately 4 year old hound
mix that came to the shelter as a
stray. He is great with other dogs
and loves to play. He is a high
energy dog that would need an
active family. He loves to go for
walks and spend time with
humans. He is up to date on all
his vaccinations, microchipped,
and neutered. Come and meet
this awesome boy today!
Pet of the Week
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
TO : Jim Landon, City Manager
FROM : Steve Viscardi, IT Director
DATE : 9/12/2014
RE : Week In Review
Operations Division staff working with regional fiber and bandwidth providers in hopes of bringing them into the City’s FiberNET, which would open doors to access regional and national solutions and providers.
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION SUPPORT
ENTERPRISE
Applications Division made some changes to the City website to enhance performance on pages that need to search internal properties (such as user accounts).
Applications Division automated the updating of staff photos for use with Microsoft Office products. Previously every new user or photo change was a manual update.
Applications created and released the website and online registration for the upcoming BAC Expo at http://www.bacexpo.com.
Operations Division received 75 Track IT’s this past week.
Operations Division staff completed repair of multiple systems at FZ Pool that were damaged in recent lightning storm.
Operations Division staff is nearly complete with the Exchange 2013 migration.
Operations Division staff is in the middle of converting out mobile device management system to Mobile Iron. This helps control City network access by mobile devices (i.e. – iPads).
Operations Division staff worked with water treatment plant vendor as they upgrade systems at all of the water plants.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
GIS Division provided Community Development with an ArcGIS Online map to collect GPS points for the new Bike Maintenance Stations. This map will be accessed via an iPad app and will run disconnected in the field.
UTILITY
GIS Division provided Utility staff with a complete list of all valves 16 inches or greater to assist them in their yearly maintenance program.
Engineering & Stormwater Department
John C. Moden, City Engineer
Week In Review September 4, 2014 – September 10, 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
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
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
Long Creek Nature Preserve Construction Phase 1 94% Complete
Awaiting installation of pavers and completion of shell path.
Colechester @ College Waterway Bridge #63 Rehab Design - Received 4 applicants for qualification review, Commercial Industrial Corporation, Intron Technologies, SE Cline Construction and Sieg & Ambachtsheer, all 4 have been determined to be qualified. Bid opening is scheduled for 10-1-14.
Floating Wetlands Experimental Project – Previous reporting stated the wetlands have been planted. Below picture shows that the wetlands are now anchored in the center of the Water Treatment Plant 3 pond.
Seminole Woods Multi Use Path (Note: Construction work will resume after Bulldog Drive Project is complete)
Phase I
Construction – 100% complete
Phase 2 Survey – 100% complete Design – 100% complete
Permitting – 100% complete Ready for construction
Phase 3 Survey – 100% complete Design – 90% complete
Permitting – No permit required" letter from USACE received. Waiting for final response from SJRWMD.
Phase 4 Survey- 100% complete Design – 10% complete
Major Drainage Pipe F-2 Crossing @ Boulder Rock Drive - Design and permitting will be done in house. Had design meeting with Randy Zaleski of Utility Dept. on 9-5-14 to discuss existing water main. Received Permit Exemption e-mail from SJRWMD on 9-3-14. Prequalifications for ITB-SW-15-01 went out on 9-8-14. Design plans are 30% complete.
LO-1 Water Control Structure Rehabilitation 2015 Project – Received four applicants for the construction, three were determined to be qualified: S.E. Cline, Greogory, and Sieg and Ambachtsheer. Bid opening is scheduled for 10-1-14.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
SURVEY TASKS:
Set 19 bench mark locations
Surveyed for 3 new home construction permits
Surveyed for 2 driveway permits
Surveyed for 1 drainage pipe
Survey continues for the swale rehab (new home construction) project on Eagle Harbour Trail, Eagle Pl 9 lots. Flint Hill Ln.,Flat Rock
Ln.Flaxton Ln. 15 lots. Fernmill Ln., Ferndale Ln. 21 lots. Columbia Ln., Cochran Ln. ,Corona Court 20 lots. Fallen Oak Lane 1 lot.
REVIEWS PERFORMED
11 - Right-of-Way Permits
7 - Project Reviews
DESIGN WORK PERFORMED:
7 – Driveway swale designs
1 – Drainage Pipe designed
Seminole Woods MUP Phase 3 design – 90% complete
Seminole Woods MUP Phase 4 design – 10% complete
Design for Old Kings Road sidewalk
Reviewed and verified 2 legal descriptions for accuracy
Calculated 3 accounts for the Stormwater fee ERU’s
Continuing work on the swale rehabilitation program
Continuing design for Boulder Rock Drive (F-2) major pipe crossing replacement 30% complete
Swale Rehabilitation Projects Released for Construction – -0- LF released this week
Iroquois Canal
Aquatic Weed Control on Freshwater Canals
Aquatic Management Plus, LLC continues herbicide spraying on the canals.
Fire Department
To: Jim Landon, City Manager From M. C. Beadle, Chief Date: September 11, 2014 Re: Week in Review
In the past week, the department responded to 136 calls. There was one structure fire with no damages reported and one vehicle fire reported. A total of 94 EMS calls was logged and the balance was miscellaneous in nature. The drought index is at 56 out of a possible 800 and the fire danger is not available.
Recreation & Parks
To: Jim Landon, City Manager
From: Luanne Santangelo, Parks and Recreation Director
Date: September 12, 2014
Re: Week in Review
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Movies in the Park featuring “Pirates, Band of Misfits” Bring your blanket, lawn chairs and snacks and invite your friends and neighbors to join you at
this monthly free, family activity. Relax and enjoy an “oldie but goodie” or a recent hit as we
watch movies on the giant, outdoor movie screen. And, take it from us you don’t want to forget
your bug spray!
Day/Date/Time: Friday, September 12, movie begins at 7:45pm
Location: Central Park in Town Center
“Autumn Trails 5K Run” – Saturday, Sept. 13. A tree
covered run through Linear Park beginning at 7:45 am. Register
online at www.palmcoastgov.com/autumntrails5k
Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches Senior Games – Competition in 12 sports for
people ages 50 and older. This Local Games event is sanctioned by the Florida Sports
Foundation and is a qualifier for the Florida Senior Games State Championships. This year’s
Palm Coast & the Flagler Beaches Senior Games events are:
5K Run: Sept. 13, 7:45am – Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway
NE.
Ballroom Dance: Sept. 14, Noon – Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm
Coast.
3v3 Basketball: Sept. 15, 17 and 18, 6 p.m. – Flagler Palm Coast High School, 5500 E.
Highway 100, Palm Coast.
Golf Croquet: Sept. 15-16, 9 a.m. – James F. Holland Memorial Park, 18 Florida Park
Drive, Palm Coast.
Table Tennis: Sept. 15, 17 and 18, 6 p.m. – Flagler Palm Coast High School, 5500 E.
Highway 100, Palm Coast.
Tennis: Sept. 15-18, 9 p.m. – Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Parkway,
Palm Coast.
Volleyball: Sept. 16-18, 4 p.m. – Wickline Park, S. 7th
and S. Daytona Ave., Flagler
Beach.
Horseshoes: Sept. 17, 7 a.m. – Old Dixie Community Park, 1250 S. Dixie Hwy.,
Bunnell.
Pickle Ball: Sept. 18-19, 9 a.m. – Belle Terre Park, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast.
Golf: Sept. 19, 9 a.m. – Palm Harbor Golf Club, 20 Palm Harbor Drive, Palm Coast.
Powerlifting: Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. – Matanzas High School Field House, 3535 Old Kings
Road N., Palm Coast.
Archery: Sept. 20, 9 a.m. – Indian Trails Sports Complex, 5455 Belle Terre Parkway,
Palm Coast.
For more information or to register visit www.palmcoastgov.com/seniorgames.
Food Truck Tuesdays Free entertainment along with gourmet food available for purchase from a variety of specialty
food trucks. Proceeds from Food Truck Tuesdays benefits a local organization whose work
supports our children and families.
Day/Date: Tuesday, September 16 benefitting the Pink Army 5k Run/Walk
Tuesday, November 18 benefitting the Frank Celico Foundation
Time: 5 - 8 pm
Location: Central Park in Town Center
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:
♦Adults & Seniors
Co-ed Athletics at ITMS Volleyball – Mondays & Wednesdays beginning September 8-November 5 from 7-9:30pm
Basketball – Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning September 9-December 18 from 7-9:30pm
Critic’s Choice Club –Do you like to eat? Want to meet new friends? This is the Club for
you. Each month we will visit a new restaurant to enjoy a new cuisine or new location. Our first
meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11 at Sakura Japanese Steakhouse at 5:30 pm.
Pre-registration required.
Women’s Self Defense Class – Instruction provided by Corporal Lutz of the Flagler County
Sheriff’s Office. Women will learn effective methods to ward off an attacker. This class is
perfect for those individuals wanting to learn how to better protect themselves. Ages 12 years
and up. Class is held at the Palm Coast Community Center from 6-8 pm for three weeks
beginning Monday, September 22. Pre-registration is required; cost is free.
Lunch n’ Lecture – Wednesday, Sept. 24, “Estate Planning – When a Will is Not Enough”
Presented by Steven Scifo of JMS Estate Planning Services, Inc. with David S. Eldredge, Esq.
This lecture will discuss the differences between a Will and a Living Trust. The presenter’s will
focus on the details of the court process of Probate, when assets pass through a Will upon death
and how to avoid the Probate process for your family with a Living Trust. Our speakers will also
discuss the loss of control of assets in the event of a legal incapacitation and how to maintain
control of assets if incapacity should occur. Serving Health Insurance Needs of Seniors. Carol
Sarni will explain how Medicare and other health insurance programs for elders work. The
lecture begins at 11 am with free lunch immediately following. Pre-registration required.
Discover Trips – Friday, Oct. 10, “Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel” presented by the
Jacksonville Symphony
With the line “hello darkness, my old friend” Simon & Garfunkel touched a generation and
propelled the duo to superstardom. Relive Simon & Garfunkel’s “Kodachrome” moments with
Michael Krajewski, guest artists A.J. Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle, and the Jacksonville
Symphony Orchestra. This concert is part of the Mayo Clinic Coffee Series. Complimentary
coffee and cookies are served. Pre-registration required with payment of $40 fee. Fee includes
round-trip transportation and concert ticket.
A Day at the Movies - Tuesday, September 9 featuring “Emperor”. Movie held at the Palm
Coast Community Center beginning at 10am. Light refreshments will be available. “Emperor”-
As World War II ends, Gen. MacArthur (Tommy Lee) oversees Japan's surrender, an act that
dispels the nation's centuries-old beliefs about its emperor.
Wood Carvers – Tuesdays from 1-4p at the Palm Coast Community Center. 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.
Game Day Social – Thursdays from 1-4p at the Palm Coast Community Center. As the name
suggests, Game Day Social is comprised of a lively, spirited group of individuals who enjoy the
camaraderie and competition of dominos, a variety of card games or board games. Participants
are encouraged to bring their favorite game or play one provided by the Parks and Recreation
Department. Light refreshments are served.
Pin with Us – Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 6-8p at the Palm Coast Community Center. Do you love
Pinterest? So do we!!! Join the Palm Coast Parks and Recreation Department as we lead crafty
projects found on the Pinterest website. Follow us on Pinterest: The City of Palm Coast. This
month’s project: Project to include Recycled Book Pumpkins. Cost is $14 and includes all
materials. Pre-registration 48 hours in advance of the class required.
♦Toddlers
Teddy Bear Picnic – Monday, September 8, 10-11 am at the Palm Coast Community Center,
305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. Toddlers aged 2-5 will join our teacher for story time, crafts,
games and snacks. Free to attend but children must pre-register. Next date for Teddy Bear
Picnic, Monday, October 6.
Munchkin Sports – Held Wednesday evenings from October 2-November 6 from 5:30p-6:30
pm at Belle Terre Park, 339 Parkview Drive. Toddlers ages 2-5 years will learn basic skills of
soccer, baseball, golf, football and tennis. Pre-registration required with payment of fee.
Little Chefs – Do you have a little “Guy Fieri” or “Rachel Ray” in your home? Bring your
“Little Chef” to the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE on Tuesday,
Sept. 16 from 10-11 am to learn how to make a healthy, tasty snack. For Chefs ages 2-5 years.
Pre-registration required 48 hours in advance of the program.
Little Picassos - Lil Picassos is designed to help your little artists discover their inner Picasso
as they discover own unique style. Children will learn fundamental art concepts by creating a fun
& unique work of art. Our first class will be held on Thursday, September 25 at the Palm Coast
Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE from 10-11 am. Pre-registration required 48
hours in advance of the program.
♦Aquatics:
September Splash Enjoy Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool during the last official weekend of summer at our
‘September Splash.’ Volleyball, noddle relays, and an inflatable basketball ring are some of the
exciting games that will be played.
Day/Dates: Saturday, September 20
Times: 1-4pm
Location: Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool
Admission: $1 youth/seniors $2 for Adults
Itsy Bitsy Pool Party Bring your toddler for mommy/daddy time in the water with water safety & swimming
practice, snack time, and water games! Pre-Registration must be received 24 hours prior to
program start time.
Day/Dates/Time: Wednesday, September 24 at 1:30pm
Location: Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool
Ages: 2-5
Cost: $5 (includes daily pool admission for each child; parents must pay pool
admission fee when staying beyond scheduled program time frame.)
Event Calendar for 9/12/2014 through 10/31/2014
9/12/2014 7:45 PM
Movie in the Park featuring "Pirates, Band of Misfits"
Central Park in Town Center
9/13/2014 6:30 AM
Autumn Trails 5k Run/Walk
Community Center
9/13/2014 10:00 AM
Bulow Parks Historic Alliance Open House and Book Signing with William Ryan
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
9/13/2014 3:00 PM
Saturday Gamble Jam
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach
9/14/2014 12:00 PM
Senior Games - Ballroom Dance
Flagler Auditorium
9/15/2014 8:00 AM
Senior Games - Tennis
Palm Coast Tennis Center
9/15/2014 9:00 AM
Senior Games - Golf Croquet
James F. Holland Memorial Park
Event Calendar for 9/12/2014 through 10/31/2014
9/15/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
9/15/2014 6:00 PM
Senior Games - 3 v 3 Basketball
Flagler Palm Coast High School
9/15/2014 6:00 PM
Senior Games - Table Tennis
Flagler Palm Coast High School
9/16/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
9/16/2014 9:00 AM
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park and Fairchild Oak Bus Tour
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
9/16/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
9/16/2014 4:00 PM
Senior Games - Volleyball
Wickline Park
9/16/2014 5:00 PM
Food Truck Tuesday
Central Park in Town Center
Event Calendar for 9/12/2014 through 10/31/2014
9/16/2014 6:00 PM
Sales & Marketing - Keys to Success
Palm Coast Campus of Daytona State College
9/17/2014 7:00 AM
Senior Games - Horseshoes
Old Dixie Community Park
9/17/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
9/18/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
9/18/2014 9:00 AM
Senior Games - Pickle Ball
Frieda Zamba Pool / Belle Terre Park
9/18/2014 11:30 AM
Women In Business
Palm Coast Yacht Club
9/19/2014 9:00 AM
Senior Games - Golf
Palm Harbor Golf Club
9/20/2014 8:30 AM
Senior Games - Powerlifting
Matanzas High School
Event Calendar for 9/12/2014 through 10/31/2014
9/20/2014 9:00 AM
Senior Games - Archery
Indian Trails Sports Complex
9/20/2014 1:00 PM
Pennsylvania Club Luncheon Meeting
Palm Coast Hilton Garden Inn
9/22/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
9/23/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
9/23/2014 12:00 AM
The Art of Selling
City Offices
9/23/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
9/24/2014 12:00 AM
New Jersey Social Club Monthly Meeting
Knights of Columbus Hall
9/24/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
Event Calendar for 9/12/2014 through 10/31/2014
9/25/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
9/27/2014 9:00 AM
Morning Beach Exploration and Clean-Up
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach
9/27/2014 9:30 AM
National Public Lands Day- Volunteer Service
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
9/27/2014 3:00 PM
Saturday Gamble Jam
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach
9/29/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
9/30/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
9/30/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
10/1/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
Event Calendar for 9/12/2014 through 10/31/2014
10/2/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
10/4/2014 12:00 PM
International Festival
Central Park in Town Center
10/6/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
10/7/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
10/7/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
10/8/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
10/9/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
10/10/2014 12:00 PM
Posh Little Closet's Children’s Consignment Event
Palm Coast Community Church
Event Calendar for 9/12/2014 through 10/31/2014
10/10/2014 7:15 PM
Movie in the Park featuring "The Nut Job"
Central Park in Town Center
10/11/2014 12:00 AM
The Pellicer Creek Raid: A Civil War Re-enactment
Florida Agricultural Museum
10/11/2014 8:00 AM
PDA Fall Classic Soccer Tournament
Indian Trails Sports Complex
10/11/2014 10:00 AM
10th Annual Creekside Festival
Princess Place Preserve
10/11/2014 5:00 PM
HEALTH FREEDOM EVENT
Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center
10/12/2014 7:45 AM
Pink Army 5k Run and 1 Mile Support Walk
Florida Hospital Flagler
10/13/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
10/14/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
Event Calendar for 9/12/2014 through 10/31/2014
10/14/2014 12:00 AM
Creating a Better Profit Plan
City Offices
10/14/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
10/15/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
10/16/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
10/18/2014 8:00 AM
Great Pumpkin Shoot Out Lacrosse Tournament
Indian Trails Sports Complex
10/20/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
10/21/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
10/21/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
Event Calendar for 9/12/2014 through 10/31/2014
10/22/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
10/23/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
10/24/2014 12:00 AM
Florida's Haunted Trails
Florida Agricultural Museum
10/27/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
10/28/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
10/28/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
10/29/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
10/30/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
M e m o r a n d u m
To: Jim Landon, City Manager
From: Richard Adams, Public Works Director
Date: September 11, 2014
Re: Week in Review
The average water demand for the week was 6.835 million gallons per day; average wastewater flow
was 5.954 million gallons per day.
Water Distribution crews repaired a broken 8” gate valve, 71 homes were affected for approximately 8
hours on Seascape Drive, Central Avenue and Moody Drive.
Installed 5 new domestic meters and installed 2 PEP tanks and replaced 3 existing tank.
This week 357 utility customers were shut off for non-payment.
Flagler Palm Coast (FPC) High School\Bulldog Drive Project – Completed the weir #1 pond project.
This included demolition of existing fabric form embankment, final grade and sodded.
ZLD Water Treatment Plant #2 – The electrician continues to work on site. The pouring of the new
driveway continues. Installation of the soda ash slurry lines between the soda ash silo and the clarifiers
has started.
Wastewater crews installed new media in the Bio-Rem odor control unit at Pump Station 13-1 by the
library.
Resurfacing continues; Belle Terre southbound paved from East Hampton to SR-100.
Graded 4,245 feet of swales and cleaned 79 culvert pipes. Also removed and replaced 4 driveway
aprons and culvert pipes on Castle Drive, and repaired 1 outfall. Replaced 1 pipe crossing (120LF)
located at Underwood Trail.
Mowing in “E”, “S”, “B”, “P”, and “W” sections. Mowing Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast Parkway,
Seminole Woods Drive, Easthampton Drive and Old Kings Road.
Performed site distance trimming in the “Z” section.
Painted 8 soccer fields at Indian Trails Sports Complex and Indian Trails Middle School for the
North/Central Florida which is the Region B league for this weekend (70+ teams).
Inmates mowed and weeded 41,050 linear feet of ditch in the “P” and “E” sections and SR-100.
Staffed the Senior Games Special Event.
NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Sept. 11, 2014
Public asked to cheer on athletes at Palm Coast & the Flagler Beaches Senior Games Palm Coast – Let the games begin! The Palm Coast & the Flagler Beaches Senior Games kick off Saturday, Sept. 13, and continue through Saturday, Sept. 20. The public is invited to attend and cheer on the athletes at a week’s worth of competitions at various locations in Palm Coast, Flagler Beach and Bunnell. Admission for spectators is free. Men and women ages 50 and up will be competing in several sports in the Senior Games, which are presented by Florida Hospital Care Advantage. This Local Games event is sanctioned by the Florida Sports Foundation and is a qualifier for the Florida Senior Games State Championships. The Palm Coast & the Flagler Beaches Senior Games events are:
5K Run: Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:45am – Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast
Parkway NE. The route will be along the trails surrounding Linear Park.
Ballroom Dance: Sunday, Sept. 14, Noon – Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100,
Palm Coast.
Golf Croquet: Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 15-16, 9 a.m. – James F. Holland Memorial
Park, 18 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast.
Tennis: Monday through Thursday, Sept. 15-18, 9 a.m. – Palm Coast Tennis Center,
1290 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast.
Horseshoes: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 7 a.m. – Old Dixie Community Park, 1250 S. Dixie
Hwy., Bunnell. Registration for this event will remain open through game day; see
www.palmcoastgov.com/seniorgames.
Pickle Ball: Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19, 9 a.m. – Belle Terre Park, 339 Parkview
Drive, Palm Coast.
Golf: Friday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. – Palm Harbor Golf Club, 20 Palm Harbor Drive, Palm
Coast.
Archery: Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. – Indian Trails Sports Complex, 5455 Belle Terre
Parkway, Palm Coast. Registration for this event will remain open through game day;
see www.palmcoastgov.com/seniorgames.
Come out to support our Senior Games athletes! For more information, call Palm Coast Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323 or visit www.palmcoastgov.com/seniorgames.
NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Sept. 10, 2014
Learn about ‘Estate Planning’ at City of Palm Coast Lunch n’ Lecture Sept. 24 Palm Coast – “Estate Planning – When a Will is Not Enough” is the topic for this month’s Palm Coast Parks & Recreation Lunch n’ Lecture, to be held Wednesday, Sept. 24. The presenters will be Steven Scifo of JMS Estate Planning Services Inc. and attorney David S. Eldredge, Esq. 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 by 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22. Sign up at www.palmcoastgov.com/register or call the Community Center at 386-986-2323 for more information on registering. The presentation will explain the differences between a will and a living trust. The presenters will focus on the details of the court process of probate, when assets pass through a will upon death and how to avoid the probate process for your family with a living trust. The speakers will also discuss the loss of control of assets in the event of a legal incapacitation and how to maintain control of assets if incapacity should occur. Also, mark your calendars for the second Lunch n’ Lecture of the fall season on Wednesday, Oct. 22, featuring Utility Chief Operator Peter Roussell of the City of Palm Coast Utility Division, discussing the “Palm Coast Water Supply.” Sign up for the Sept. 24 Lunch n’ Lecture no later than 11 a.m. Sept. 22 at www.palmcoastgov.com/register. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at 386-986-2323.
NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Sept. 11, 2014
Celebrate Palm Coast’s rich cultural diversity at International Festival, Oct. 4 Palm Coast – Celebrate Palm Coast’s diverse cultural heritage – through food, wine, entertainment and art – at the third annual Palm Coast International Festival, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave. Admission is free! Attendees will enjoy a variety of ethnic cuisines, international wines and imported beers, music, cultural displays, dancers and other performances throughout the day. The event has been designed as an opportunity for people to meet their neighbors and learn more about their cultural heritage, traditions and languages. The cultural heritage organizations participating are:
Afro-American Caribbean Heritage Organization African American Cultural Society Cambodian Fellowship Hispanic American Club Polonia Society of Korona Philippine American Association of Palm Coast
The centerpiece of International Festival will be a Parade of Countries through Central Park. Entertainment will be provided throughout the day, culminating in an evening concert by Havana Soul, a Miami band specializing in different genres of Latin music that will keep the crowd dancing! In addition to music and dance from the participating cultural organizations and area high schools, the festival will feature Australian performers Didgeridoo Down Under and musical artist Seona McDowell, the Viva Panama dance troupe, Ancient City Pipes & Drums bagpipers, and Supremacy Dance. Children will have a chance to try out Sports of the World, and DJ Vern will host the day’s entertainment. While enjoying the free entertainment and learning more about the cultural uniqueness of Palm Coast, festival-goers will be able to try a variety of international foods, wine and beer – from the participating cultural heritage organizations and food and beverage vendors. Commemorative event wine glasses will be available for purchase. An addition to the International Festival this year is an art tent hosted by the Palm Coast Arts Foundation and Flagler County Art League, featuring “Chairs as Art,” custom-decorated chairs by local artists. The two arts organizations will also join together for a Chair-ity Event from 6-9
p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Central Park. Chair-ity fundraising tickets must be purchased in advanced; call 386-263-2991 or email [email protected]. “Palm Coast has a rich cultural heritage, and the International Festival is a huge celebration of the people of Palm Coast and their traditions,” said Parks & Recreation Director Luanne Santangelo. “We invite all of our residents to come out with their families, friends and neighbors for a fun day of music, dance, art, culture and amazing international food and drink.” Palm Coast’s Central Park is located off of State Road 100 behind Flagler Palm Coast High School – near the movie theater. The 2014 International Festival is sponsored by the Palm Coast Observer, PJR International Travel Corporation, and the Daytona Beach News-Journal and Flagler/Palm Coast News-Tribune. For more information, contact Palm Coast Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323 or visit www.palmcoastgov.com/international-fest.
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