Memorandum To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Jim Landon, City Manager

Date: September 18, 2015

Re: Week-In-Review

Palm coast and the Flagler beaches – senior games September 12 thru September 19

Various locations (For more information, see the Parks & recreation Department update attached)

City of Palm Coast Championship Golf tournament Saturday, September 26 thru Sunday, September 27, 8am to 5pm

Palm harbor golf club

International festival Saturday, October 3, noon to 9pm

Central park in town center

City Hall Progress Update – 90% Complete

The beginning of the 2015/2016 Palm Coast Running Series began last Saturday,

September 12th when over 100 runners, including five runners under the age of ten,

participated in the annual Palm Coast Autumn Trails 5K Run/Walk. All participants

were able to compete as well as experience the beauty of the City’s parks and trails at

this exciting annual event. For a complete list of the upcoming races as part of the Palm

Coast Running Series, please visit http://www.palmcoastgov.com/events/running-series.

Palm Coast Welcomes Home Tennis Champ – Reilly Opelka

The Palm Coast Tennis Center hosted the homecoming for 2015

Wimbledon Junior tennis champion Reilly Opelka on Friday,

September 18th. Mayor Jon Netts, Council Member Heidi Shipley,

and the Friends of Tennis, presented Opelka with the “Palm Coast

proud” sign that was created and signed by Palm Coast residents,

during the Wimbledon tournament, where he won the Boys’ Singles

tournament in July. Opelka is a Palm Coast resident who trains in

South Florida, and has been playing tennis since he was five. His

proud parents George and Lynne Opelka were there to see excited

Palm Coast residents welcome Reilly home. For highlights of the

visit, go to https://youtu.be/DIw0oRtELU4.

Next Week:

Tuesday, September 22nd, NO City Council Workshop or Business Mtg Wednesday, September 23rd, City Council Final Millage/Budget Mtg, 5:05pm, Community Center, 305

Palm Coast Pkwy NE Thursday, September 24th, Beautification and Environmental Advisory Committee Mtg, 5pm, City

Offices, 160 Cypress Point Pkwy, B106

Attachments: Administration Department Update

BAC Update

Information Technology Department Update

Public Works Department Update

Community Development Department Update

Parks & Recreation Department Update

Event Calendar

Utility Department Update

News Releases: Utility inspector wins state award, Finance award for excellence in financial reporting, 2015

floodplain management report released, event to recognize Wimbledon JR Champion Reilly Opelka,

International Festival is Oct. 3

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 18, 2015

City Clerk

Processed 4 public records requests.

Processed 10 litigation documents.

Prepared and processed 3 documents for recording.

Prepared and posted 1 agenda and 3 sets of approved meeting minutes to the Web.

Processed 9 resolutions.

Letters (seeking applicants/thank you for applying/you were selected) board/committee.

Completed 1 Proof of Life document for a citizen.

Communications & Marketing

Brand+ Team: finalized business card designs, planned designs for retractable banners, working on

City Hall branding, planned content for Flagler Auditorium ad

News releases sent: Utility inspector wins state award, Finance award for excellence in financial

reporting, 2015 floodplain management report released, event to recognize Wimbledon JR

Champion Reilly Opelka, International Festival is Oct. 3

Coordinated advertising

Designed ads for International Festival

Handled various media requests

Updated City Hall progress website

Attended crisis communications program at FPRA

Participated in Week 4 of Leadership Flagler – this week’s focus: cultural arts

Working on City Hall Grand Opening

Photographed Senior Games – Tennis, Horseshoes and Reception

Redesigned fall activity guide booklet for Parks & Recreation

Posted to Facebook/Twitter

Editing in progress on Bicycle Safety Video

Videotaped/aired live the City of Palm Coast Council Meeting.

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

386-986-3702

Edited 9/11 Fallen Heroes ceremony at Heroes Park – YouTube link: https://youtu.be/BV-

buUp1Ymo

Performed further City Hall control room layout analysis regarding racks, furniture, tables &

cables.

Prepared elements for editing video promo for International Festival.

Updated news and announcements on PCT V’s ticker tape service.

Received notice that PCTV’s video, “Walk Through Life,” earned first place at NATOA’s GPA

Awards ceremony held in San Diego on Sept. 11: NATOA - National Association of

Telecommunication Officers and Advisors, 2015 GPA Awards - Government Programming

Awards, Category 22 - Profile of a City/County Dept. (Operating Budget Under $200,000), 1st

Place - "Walk Through Life" City of Palm Coast, FL, YouTube

link: https://youtu.be/pwgpGjQ_3TQ

Human Resources

The Human Resource Office welcomed eight (8) new employees and provided them with our full-

day orientation session.

Purchasing and Contracts Management

Purchasing & Bidding:

David Klages attended the NFPA Chapter Meeting in Jacksonville, FL

Contracts:

Nestle Waters North America, Inc. – Lease of Water Coolers

Week: September 14 – September 18 Month: September To Date: Since May 1, 2011

RESULTS EFFORTS

cons

ultin

g

Hours

# Sessions

2 11

2,328

Attendees

0 0

1,232

Hours

#

trai

ning

Current R O I = per invested

jobs

174 Total

new businesses 44 Total

INVESTMENT salaries

capital

sales

BAC PARTNERS

0 0

174

Impact September 18, 2015

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

El Pollo Colorao – 227 St Joe Plaza – Restaurant

Hall’s Rental Services – Home Based - Unclassified Personal Service Todd Properties LLC – Home Based – Unclassified Personal Service

Pine Lakes Plumbing LLC – Home Based – Plumbing Contractor

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TO : Jim Landon, City Manager

FROM : Steve Viscardi, IT Director

DATE : 9/18/2015

RE : Week In Review

Department/Division Support

ENTERPRISE

Applications Division assisted Utility in sending out 20k+ emails to our customers about upcoming changes to the Utility Billing System. We also made changes to our notification system to better handle the volume of emails we are sending out.

Applications Division continued to work with our new Utility Billing vendor (Paymentus) to work out the process of uploading files to them.

Applications Division created reports for the City Clerk's Division to monitor how much scanning is taking place.

Applications Division made changes and additions to the information on the International Festival's page.

Applications Division created a new report for Worker's Comp Claims titled "Safety Team Monthly WC Report"

Applications Division set up the domain stateroad100cragov.com

Operations Division completed 65 Track-It’s this week.

Operations Division continues to work on preparation for New City Hall.

Operations Division staff covered the following meeting/events:

o City Council Business Meeting

FIRE

GIS Division provided Fire Department staff with a detailed list of all Flagler County streets that indicated which fire district they each fall in.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

GIS Division provided Community Development with map series (zoning, flum, aerial) for a SSA Application. Proposed flum and zoning maps were also provided.

GIS Division provided Community Development with map series (zoning, flum, aerial) for a Binding Lot Agreement.

Public Works

Nestor Abreu ~ Director

Activities for the Week of September 18, 2015

Traffic Signal Loop Detector Installation – Pine Lakes Parkway North

Streets Maintenance & Special Projects

Currently mowing the neighborhoods of Seminole Woods Parkway and all neighborhoods.

Performed site distance trimming in the “R” neighborhood with the boom-axe equipment

for traffic driving safety.

Inspected and reported eight street light outages to Florida Power and Light for repair.

Repaired one pot hole on Palm Coast Parkway, near Dunkin Donuts.

Inspected 5,280 linear feet (1 mile) of sidewalks for pedestrian safety.

Repaired three traffic identification signs, within 24 hours of being reported.

Installed a new traffic signal loop detector at Belle Terre Parkway and Pine Lakes Parkway

North.

Performed fire mitigation maintenance at two City parcel locations.

Responded to one after-hours call; water over a roadway in the “E” neighborhood.

Completed irrigation repairs and plants were installed for the State Road 100 median

beautification project.

Beautifying Heroes Memorial Park

Parks & Medians Maintenance

Inspected 72,583 linear feet of park hiking trails and 217 trail signs. Due to inclement

weather, inspection was performed two times.

Inspected 28 irrigation zones, cleaned, replaced, and adjusted spray heads, along City

medians.

Inspected 36 irrigation zones, cleaned, replaced, and adjusted spray heads in the City parks.

Power washed the asphalt trail along St. Joe Walkway.

Power washed, cleaned, trimmed hedges, and pruned trees at Heroes Memorial Park.

Painted archery fields at Indian Trails Middle School track for the upcoming Senior Games

2015.

Painted soccer fields at Indian Trails Middle School and Indian Trails Sports complex, for

upcoming games.

All playgrounds (6) were leveled.

All center medians on Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast Parkway & SR 100 were

maintained.

All City parks (12) were mowed and maintained.

Grounds were maintained at 250 well sights and lift stations.

Maintained the grounds at: 5-Fire Stations; 3-Water Treatment Plants; and 1-Wastewater

Treatment Plant.

Mowing was performed at 16 sports fields three times each, for a total of 56 acres.

Rake and clean off the lines, on the tennis courts at the Palm Coast Tennis Center daily.

Conditioning Clay Tennis Courts

orkstility Crews

Installing a Ctch

Basin &

Relocating

Water Lines

Stormwater Maintenance

Graded and stabilized 6,291 linear feet of residential swales.

Cleaned 31 culvert pipes for a total of 806 linear feet.

Mowed and weeded 64,085 linear feet of ditches in the “L” neighborhood.

Applied herbicide to 4,000 linear feet in the “P” neighborhood.

Repaired a drainage pipe on Bennett Lane.

Cleaning Residential Driveway Culvert

Fleet and Facilities Maintenance

Repaired nine fire fleet vehicles.

Responded to two fleet road calls, includes one fire road call.

Preventative maintenance performed on eleven vehicles /equipment.

Repaired 27 City vehicles and trailers.

Repaired 47 pieces of small and hand-held equipment.

Completed 21 facility maintenance requests.

Provided heavy equipment “Pre-Trip Safety Training” instruction for Utility operators.

Welding Repair of Field Aerator

Small Equipment Maintenance

Week-in-Review – September 18, 2015 – Stephen Flanagan, Director

PERMITTING ACTIVITY The following is an update of permit and development application activity in Palm Coast from September 10, 2015

through September 16, 2015:

Total number of permits issued: 145

Since January 2009, $769,094,281 construction dollars have been invested in Palm Coast.

Commercial Permit Applications

1 Industry Drive Store Front Windows Hausen Properties $6,000

250 Palm Coast

Parkway Building B600

(Island Walk)

Front Façade- interior

alterations Hawkins Construction $865,000

4500 Palm Coast

Parkway

Alterations -

Kitchen/Dining room McCumber Homes $150,000

250 Palm Coast

Parkway NE Building

A401

Interior Renovations -

Salsas Stephen Kenny $80,000

Commercial Permits Issued

221 St Joe Plaza SW

221 Alterations - LT Nails Kenly McGee $15,000

2298 Colbert Lane Grand Haven Sales Center

Bomar

Construction $750,000

331 Airport Commerce

Center Way Borrow Pit - Excavation

SE Cline

Construction

Residential Permits Issued

101 South Starling Drive Addition Hodgins Construction $16,000

29 Rybark Lane Alteration Afanasyeva Yelena $3,000

13 Auberry Drive Alteration G & T Contractors $6,000

127 Spoonbill Drive Alteration Dom Salvatore’s $11,000

41 Edge Lane Addition Screen Concepts $14,000

20 Blue Oak Lane Single Family Residence Bellagio Custom Homes $421,000

51 Front Street Single Family Residence Charles Rinek Construction $399,000

5 Auberry Drive Single Family Residence DR Horton Inc. $291,000

145 Arena Lake Drive Single Family Residence Paytas Homes $165,000

Occupancy Permit

160 Cypress Point

Parkway A109 Unit A - Opulence By Spa Floridian Inc. Adiele Hemingway

25 Pine Cone Drive 3B

Bittersweet Studio Palm Coast - Aerial

arts and fitness Katie Bush

101 Palm Harbor Pkwy

Unit 114 A little Bit of Paris Ping Soudrain

8 Market Place Court B Those Cabinet Guys Robert Morin

PLANNING

Grand Haven CDD Hosts a Tree Symposium

Grand Haven's Community Development District and its Homeowner's Association conducted a Tree Symposium to

discuss tree issues within their community. Those present for a panel discussion included four City of Palm Coast Staff

members, a certified arborist, Grand Haven's consulting horticulturist, a realtor, attorney and one of the southeast

foremost expert on tree pruning and root behavior, Dr. Edward Gilman, professor from the University of Florida. Some

of the issues discussed included sidewalk and utility damage, acceptable and unacceptable tree pruning methods, leaf

litter, removal or replacement options for trees, density of trees required, street trees and their responsibility for

maintenance. These issues are more difficult in that the property lines for the lots end at the back of the curb, so property

owners are responsible for the maintenance of the street trees.

The two-day event was very beneficial and educational to all attendees. The entire community was invited to listen to

the discussion and were afforded the opportunity to ask questions that had been submitted prior to the meeting. These

questions were then answered by the appropriate panel members. No definite resolution to all these issues were

finalized, but Grand Haven now has adequate information to make their decisions in a more educated way. It was a very

positive meeting and a lot of myths related to trees and regulations were dispelled or clarified.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING

The following is an update since last week for projects in the City from September 10, 2015 through September 16,

2015.

Projects in Survey, Permitting & Design

Section 1 & 2 Stormwater

Modeling Evaluation of the

Drainage System

55% PPP Inspections with JEA will take place 9-17-2015

Sections 30 & 34 75% Awaiting SJRWMD permit submittal

Seminole Woods MUP #5 25% Design survey

Projects Under Construction

Colechester @ Collage

Waterway Bridge #63

Rehabilitation

40%

Seawall Caps being formed, work has begun on the bridge

deck, South traffic barrier poured, North traffic barrier being

formed, demolition of slope pavement continues.

Palm Coast Parkway Six-

Laning 92%

Contractor has placed the new 6" reuse main into service and

has prepared the old line to grout filled. Work in median

continues and landscape along project continues.

City Hall 92%

Floor tile installation continues; ceiling tile installation

continues; millwork installation continues; landscape work

continues; carpet tile installation has begun.

Matanzas Woods Reclaim

Water main Phase 2 85% Crews are on site connecting piping for directional drills

PA-1 Structure Rehabilitation 99% Weir completed. Sodding about 90% complete.

Old Kings Road Force Main 32%

Approximately 3,500 feet of 16" force main pipe direct bury

has been installed. Crews are installing a 3rd directional and

Jack & Bore was placed across Old Kings Road.

Water Treatment Plant 2

Wellfield Additions 10% LW108 drilling has started 9-15-15.

Development Projects

Island Walk Shopping Center 93% A substantial inspection for the first stage was completed and

a punch list was generated for contractor.

Shops at Pine Lakes &

Wynnfield C Store 99% As-builts for Utility have been approved.

 

 

   

The Flagler Humane Society would like to give the community an opportunity to foster animals to those individuals who can’t commit full time to a pet. We have many volunteer opportunities for those that need their “animal fix”. Call to find out when the next volunteer orientation is! We hope to see you there. Donation Opportunities: The Flagler Humane Society are still collecting shoes. We welcome all shoes regardless of size, type, or condition. Additional drop off locations can be found on the Flagler Humane Society website. “Doghouse Donation Boxes” are found at all the fire stations in Flagler County. You can drop off donations anytime at your nearest fire station. FHS appreciates 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 the FHS website and ship them directly to the shelter. Outreach Adoption Events: 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 Saturday and Sunday. If you are interested in volunteering at these events, please contact Katie at kshare@flaglerhumanesociety.org. Don’t forget to stop by our booth at Walmart on September 19-20 from 10 am to 4 pm. We are still in need of volunteers for our Walmart Booth on October 17-18. Walmart draws in a fair amount of donations but we will need your help with this event!!! We will be participating in a mini-mega adoption event at PetSmart in Daytona Beach. The event is scheduled for Sept. 19 from 10 am – 8 pm and Sept. 20 from 10 am – 6 pm. Adoption fees are only $20 and we will be doing same day adoptions. Adoption Specials: See the FHS website for upcoming adoption specials. Upcoming Fundraisers/Events: Save the date for the October Yappy Hour that will be hosted by Turtle Shack on October 26th from 6 pm – 8 pm. Public Announcements: The Flagler Humane Society has a variety of subsidized 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 info@flaglerhumanesociety.org for questions. FHS is opening a wellness clinic for minor veterinary issues. Appointments can be made by calling the customer service line at 386-445-1814. Appointments will be made on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 11am – 1pm and every Wednesday from 3pm – 5pm. Low cost vaccination clinics will still be held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 1pm-3pm. No appointments are necessary. FHS also offers a “Pet Food Pantry” for those that are in need of assistance. Please call to see if you qualify. To keep up with Flagler Humane Society happenings – visit us on our website at www.flaglerhumanesociety.org, the FHS Facebook/Twitter, or via email at info@flaglerhumanesociety.org.

Animals ready for homes

Adoption specialist: Danielle Camic dcamic@flaglerhumanesociety.org (All adoptions and outreach) Information on events to benefit our homeless animals can be found on our website, www.flaglerhumanesociety.org  

 

HASANI

Hasani is a beautiful 5 year old

neutered male hound mix. He is good with most dogs and but wasn’t

always that way. He has had a wonderful foster who worked with

him on his social skills and now he is doing well. He is housebroken and has great manners in the house. He

loves to go for car rides and is a perfect gentleman in the car. Come and meet this loveable pup today.

.

Pet of the Week

Recreation & Parks

To: Jim Landon, City Manager

From: Luanne Santangelo, Parks and Recreation Director

Date: September 18, 2015

Re: Week in Review

PAST WEEK HIGHLIGHTS:

Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches Senior Games – Held the week of September 12-19

this is an athletic competition 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. Over 400 seniors have participated in the variety of sports that were offered:

2015 2014 Archery (held on Saturday, September 19) TBD 25

Ballroom Dance 45 24

Basketball Shooting 4 N/A

Cycling* 21 N/A

Golf 13 6

Golf Croquet 20 14

Horseshoes 13 11

Pickleball 27 9

Table Tennis 14 0

Tennis 22 17

Softball 0 89

Road Race 15 12

Total 216 207

UPCOMING EVENTS:

“International Festival” – Saturday, October 3 from

12 noon to 9pm. The International Festival brings the

community together to showcase the people of the many

cultural heritage organizations and ethnic groups that

give Palm Coast its cultural richness. Attendees will

enjoy a variety of ethnic cuisines and beverages, music,

cultural displays, dancers and performers throughout the

day. Admission is free, and hands-on activities will be provided for children during the

afternoon. For more information and performance schedules, visit

www.palmcoastgov.com/international-fest

Movies in the Park – Friday, October 9, 7:15 p.m. featuring “The Box

Trolls” Bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks, and invite friends and

family for this free family activity. Movies are presented by Palm Coast

Parks & Recreation in Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave.,

Palm Coast. More info: 386-986-2323 or

www.palmcoastgov.com/movies.

“A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash

collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator. Based on the

children's novel 'Here Be Monsters' by Alan Snow.”

“Pink Army 5k Run/Walk for Breast Cancer” – Sunday, October

11, 7:45 am at Florida Hospital Flagler. Gather your family, friends, co-

workers, neighbors and run or walk in honor of those who have battled and

continue their battle against breast cancer. Proceeds from the Pink Army

Run/Walk go to the Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation to educate and

support women of Flagler County. Visit:

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/events/running-series/race/pink-army for

more information.

2015 PDA Fall Classic Soccer Tournament - Held from Friday, October

9 through Sunday, October 11 at the Indian Trails Sports Complex. PDA Florida

will host soccer teams from across the state of Florida for this annual event.

Pumpkin Shoot-Out Lacrosse Tournament - October 17-18 at

the Indian Trails Sports Complex. Hosted by Team Florida Lacrosse. The

Great Pumpkin Shootout is a 7 on 7 format lacrosse tournament. This is a

very fast-paced, fun tournament that is a truly unique experience with

fun to be had by all. Don’t miss out on Florida’s premiere fall lacrosse

tournament.

Halloween Boo Bash – Presented in partnership with Wadsworth Elementary School. Held

on Friday, October 23 from 5-8 pm at Belle Terre Park, 339 Parkview Drive. The Halloween

Boo Bash is a family friendly, safe event for children of all ages. We encourage everyone to

come in costume and enjoy the following activities: bounce houses, DJ, costume contest; games;

food; and lots of fun. For more information visit www.palmcoastgov.com

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

♦Adults & Seniors

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 12:30-4p 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.

Pickleball Join the fastest growing sport in North America. Pickleball is a sport for all ages and abilities.

This quick paced, fun activity combines the games of tennis and ping pong on a shortened tennis

court. Played with smaller racquets and a wiffle ball. Held at Belle Terre Park on Wednesdays,

6p-8p and Fridays from 11a-1p.

Co-ed Athletics at ITMS Volleyball – Mondays & Wednesdays through December 16 from 7-9:30pm

Basketball – Tuesdays & Thursdays through December 17 from 7-9:30pm

Tuesdays with Movies - Tuesday, October 6, featuring “We Are Marshall” (PG) 125

min. - The true story of tragedy, hope, and resilience of Marshall University, a school where

college football is a way of life. In the fall of 1970 Marshall's "Thundering Herd" boarded an

airliner to return home after a football game in North Carolina, when the jet crashed and 75

members of Marshall's football squad and athletic staff tragically died. A story of survival and

resilience of a community. Refreshments available.

Time: 10:15 am -12:15 pm

Location: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE

Fee: FREE!

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, October 8 at River Grille in Ormond Beach at 5:30 pm. Pre-

registration required.

Discover Trips – “Museum of Military History”

Wednesday, Oct. 14, $43/person (Pre-Registration required by 4:00 PM on Wed., Sept. 30)

Our first trip of the season will take us to the Museum of Military History located at 5210 W. Irlo

Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34746. Our visit will include a 1.5 hour guided

tour with 30 minutes afterwards to browse through the Museum at your leisure. We will stop for

lunch after our visit to the Museum. Lunch is at the participant’s expense.

The mission at the Museum of Military History is to educate, increase awareness, build

knowledge and understanding of the American military experience through interactive,

interpretive exhibits designed for visitors of all ages. Exhibits include the Civil War through the

current conflicts of United States military.

Lunch n’ Lecture – Wednesday, Oct. 28, “Jacksonville Symphony”

The lecture begins at 11 am with free lunch provided. Pre-registration required.

AARP Driver Safety Program – Friday, October 16 from 9a-4p at the Palm Coast

Community Center. The nation's first and largest classroom course for motorists ages 50 and

older. This course identifies ways that older driver s can compensate for the physical changes

that occurs as they age. The course provides research based information to help older drivers

update their driving knowledge and skills. To register contact AARP Representative Mary Jane

Harris 386-445-1476.

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, October 26. Pre-registration is required; cost is free.

♦Toddlers & Youth

Teddy Bear Picnic – Monday, October 5 from 10 am-10:30 am at the Palm Coast

Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. Toddlers aged 2-5 will join Ms. Lauren for

story time, crafts, games and snacks. Free to attend but children must be pre-registered.

Little Chefs - Bring your “Little Chef”, ages 2-3 years, to the Palm Coast Community Center

on Tuesday, October 13 to learn how to make a healthy, tasty snack. Cooking begins at 10am.

Pre-registration and payment of $5 fee required.

Kindercooks Bring your “Kindercook”, ages 4-5 years, to the Palm Coast Community Center where they will

learn to make foods, tasty treats, and gain important motor skills. Your “Kindercook” will soon

be able to assist in the kitchen. Held on Tuesday, October 13 beginning at 4:30pm. Pre-

registration and payment of $5 fee required.

Little Picassos – Toddlers, ages 2-3 years of age, will create their own masterpieces using a

variety of media including paint, clay and more. The first “Picassos” class will be held on

Thursday, October 15 beginning at 10am. Pre-registration and payment of $5 fee required.

Munchkin Soccer – Begins on Wednesday, October 14 at the Palm Coast Community

Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. This “Munchkin” activity will focus on the specific skills

of soccer. Toddlers, ages 2-3 years and their parents will enjoy of variety of games that assist in

learning those basic skills. Pre-registration and payment of $35 fee required.

Munchkin Sports – Begins on Tuesday, October 13 at the Palm Coast Community Center,

305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. Toddlers, ages 4-5 years, will learn basic skills of soccer,

baseball, golf, football and basketball. Pre-registration and payment of $35 fee required.

Event Calendar for 9/18/2015 through 10/16/2015

9/18/2015 11:00 AM

Reilly Opelka visits Palm Coast Tennis Center

Palm Coast Tennis Center

9/18/2015 4:00 PM

Oktoberfest-German American Friendship Club Of Palm Coast

halifax plantation golf club

9/18/2015 5:00 PM

Turtle Talk: A Sea Turtle's Journey

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach

9/23/2015 6:00 PM

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) Wednesday night fun run / walk

Wadsworth Park

9/26/2015 8:00 AM

Walk To End Alzheimer's

Veteran's Park, Flagler Beach

9/26/2015 8:00 AM

City of Palm Coast Championship Golf Tournament

Palm Harbor Golf Club

9/26/2015 12:00 PM

4th Annual CTK Invitational Golf Tournament

The Conservatory Course at Hammock Beach

Event Calendar for 9/18/2015 through 10/16/2015

9/26/2015 3:00 PM

Gamble Acoustic Jam Session

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach

9/27/2015 12:00 PM

Blue Grass Music/Family Fun Day

Florida Agriculture Museum

9/27/2015 6:30 PM

Full Moon Beach Stroll

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach

9/28/2015 6:00 PM

Flagler County Free Clinic Event

Turtle Shack Cafe

9/30/2015 6:00 PM

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) Wednesday night fun run / walk

Wadsworth Park

10/3/2015 9:00 AM

Cradle for the Cure Lacrosse Tournament

Indian Trails Sports Complex

10/3/2015 12:00 PM

International Festival

Central Park in Town Center

10/6/2015 3:30 PM

Las Palmas Caregiver Cafe / Alzheimer's Support Group

Las Palmas Retirement Community

Event Calendar for 9/18/2015 through 10/16/2015

10/7/2015 6:00 PM

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) Wednesday night fun run / walk

Wadsworth Park

10/9/2015 7:15 PM

Movies In The Park featuring "The Box Trolls"

Central Park in Town Center

10/10/2015 8:00 AM

PDA Fall Classic Soccer Tournament

Indian Trails Sports Complex

10/10/2015 10:00 AM

10th Annual FunCoast Down Syndrome Buddy Walk

10/10/2015 10:00 AM

Second Saturday Plant Sale

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

10/10/2015 3:00 PM

"Steering Youth Forward" Fundraiser for the Flagler County Fair and Youth Show

The Ichouse Business Center

10/11/2015 8:00 AM

Annual Pink Army Breast Cancer 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Florida Hospital Flagler

10/14/2015 10:30 AM

Bus Tour to the Museum of Military History

Palm Coast Community Center

M e m o r a n d u m

To: Jim Landon, City Manager

From: Richard Adams, Utility Director

Date: September 17, 2015

Re: Week in Review

The average water demand for the week was 6.737 million gallons per day; the average

wastewater flow was 6.025 million gallons per day.

Crews installed 4 new domestic meters, 1 reuse meter, and 1 new pep tank.

This week 169 utility customers were shut off for non-payment.

There were a total of 53 calls after hours.

About 6:15 pm on Sunday crews were called out for a main break on Seafarer Court which

affected 33 homes for approximately 8 hours while the crew worked through the night to make

the repair.

On Monday, at approximately 2:30 pm, the 8” water main split on Matanzas Woods Parkway.

This affected 85 homes for 4 hours which included Luther Drive, Ludlow Lane, and Lucas Lane.

Wastewater had to make a major repair on the gravity sewer main on

Persimmon.

Wastewater crews inspected via CCTV 7,601 feet of gravity sewer,

cleaned 4,300 feet of gravity sewer, and inspected 31 manholes. They

also inspected and cleaned 2 service laterals.

Wastewater Maintenance and Collection crews completed 123 pep

maintenance and 101 service orders, replaced 16 pep pumps, 15

floats, and replaced 11 clean out caps.

Miller Pipeline is on site to line two

gravity sewer runs with CIP liner in

the Pine Lakes area (Westhampton).

Water Distribution crews tested and

repaired 58 backflow preventers,

made 12 water meter

repairs/adjustments and repaired 4

water service line leaks.

On Tuesday, Advanced Access

Solutions troubleshot front gate issues

at WTP #3 and found lightning had

destroyed the keypad circuit board.

Staff finished installing LED lights in

the process building at Water

Treatment Plant #3.

Repairing gravity sewer pipe

Crews clean the gravity sewer pipe to get it ready to be lined by the contractor

Photo: Palm Coast Utility Pretreatment Inspector Patrick Garrett with the Robert Heilman Award for Excellence in Industrial Pretreatment.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Sept. 15, 2015

Palm Coast Utility inspector wins award for keeping food grease out of wastewater system Palm Coast – City of Palm Coast Utility Pretreatment Inspector Patrick Garrett has received the Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association’s Robert Heilman Award for Excellence in Industrial Pretreatment. The award honors Garrett’s work to develop a program to keep objectionable wastes – such as food grease – out of the Palm Coast wastewater collection system. He recently accepted the award at the association’s annual meeting in Fort Pierce. Garrett, a nine-year employee of the Palm Coast Utility Department, was instrumental in helping to develop the City’s Pretreatment Ordinance and in implementing an extensive inspection and enforcement program. His main focus has been working with owners and managers in the food service industry to assist them in becoming and remaining compliant with City pretreatment requirements. Most of Garrett’s work is focused on the food service industry that, through best management practices, collect and dispose of most of the fats, oils and grease for beneficial recycling. However, the residual grease that goes down the drain during the wash process and into the facility grease trap or interceptor must be periodically removed and properly treated and disposed of. Through the City’s ordinance and compliance inspection program, all food service establishments are inspected least once a year. “If fats, oils and grease are not removed prior to entering our wastewater collection system, they wreak havoc with our pipes, pump stations and treatment plant,” said Utility Director Richard Adams. “The pretreatment program put into place by Pat has been very successful, and this award from the Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association is well-deserved. The entire Utility Department congratulates him on the award!”

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Sept. 15, 2015

For 14th year, City of Palm Coast honored for Excellence in Financial Reporting Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The City’s Finance Department, led by Finance Director Christopher Quinn, received the award. This is the 14th consecutive year Palm Coast received the award for its comprehensive annual financial report (audited financial statements). The comprehensive annual financial report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. “The City strives to present its residents, property owners, and the general public a comprehensive and complete picture of its financial position, and we are honored to receive this third-party recognition,” said Mayor Jon Netts. “Congratulations to Chris Quinn and his Finance Department staff!” To learn more about the City of Palm Coast comprehensive annual financial report, visit www.palmcoastgov.com and search for “audit report.” The current and past reports are available on the City website. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago, Ill., and Washington, D.C. For more information, contact Cindi Lane, Palm Coast communications and marketing manager, at 386-986-3708.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Sept. 14, 2015

City of Palm Coast releases 2015 Annual Floodplain Management Report

Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast has completed its 2015 Annual Floodplain Management Report, which details the City's efforts to protect citizens and property from disasters.

The City does the report each year as part of requirements to maintain a specific status in order to provide discounts on certain flood insurance premiums for citizens who might live in specific flood hazard areas.

The report has been posted on the City website, and all are invited to review it at www.palmcoastgov.com/flood-prep.

For more information, contact Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager, at 386-986-3708 or clane@palmcoastgov.com.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Sept. 15, 2015

Public invited to meet Wimbledon Junior Champion Reilly Opelka Palm Coast – The public is invited to the Palm Coast Tennis Center this Friday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to noon, to welcome home 2015 Wimbledon Junior tennis champion Reilly Opelka. The Tennis Center is located at 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. Opelka will be on-hand for photos and autographs, and the “Palm Coast proud” sign created during the Wimbledon tournament will be presented to him. Opelka won the Boys’ Singles tournament at Wimbledon in July, and he has since played in the U.S. Open. A Palm Coast resident who trains in South Florida, has been a tennis player since he was 5. In January, he competed in the USTA Pro Circuit Men’s Futures Tournament at the Palm Coast Tennis Center. The 6-foot 10.5-inch tall player is the son of George and Lynne Opelka. For more information, contact Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager, at 386-986-3708 or clane@palmcoastgov.com.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Sept. 17, 2015

Celebrate Palm Coast’s rich cultural diversity at International Festival, Oct. 3 Palm Coast – Celebrate Palm Coast’s diverse cultural heritage – through food, wine, entertainment and cultural exhibits – at the 4th annual Palm Coast International Festival, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 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. This year’s special entertainment includes the Xpogo Stunt Team, The Caribbean Crew steel drum band, a Parade of Nations through Central Park, Complicated Animals Brazilian music duo, all-day rides on Firecracker the Mechanical Bull, “Stories from Around the World” by professional storyteller Kaye Byrnes, and Ancient City Pipes & Drums bagpipers. Back by popular demand will be headliner Havana Soul, a Miami band that carries on the Golden Age of Cuban music and promises to keep the crowd dancing! Performances are free, and DJ Vern will host the day’s entertainment. The International Festival 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:

African American Caribbean Heritage Organization Cambodian Fellowship Grenadian Association of Palm Coast Hispanic American Club Polonia Society of Korona United Caribbean Cultural Association

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. Selections will include Polish, Hispanic, Caribbean and Cambodian dishes. In addition, the festival will feature The Good Food Truck serving “kicked-up American classics,” the London Fish & Chippy food truck with traditional fish and chips, ice cream and Nathan’s hotdogs by Bruster’s, the Barnwood BBQ food truck’s pulled pork, ribs and a BBQ sundae, special treats such as root beer floats, funnel cakes and snow cones by Corl Concessions, and a bar with a selection of beer and wines operated by Fun Coast Bartending.

There will also be exhibits by the Palm Coast Arts Foundation, the Flagler County Art League, the Flagler County Library, the Flagler Library Foundation and Palm Coast United Methodist Church. “Palm Coast has a rich cultural heritage, and the International Festival is an opportunity for us all to come together to celebrate the people of our community and our diverse cultural 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, 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 and the new Palm Coast City Hall (opening later this fall). The 2015 International Festival is sponsored by Molina Healthcare, the Palm Coast Observer, Coca-Cola and Waste Pro. For more information, contact Palm Coast Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323 or visit www.palmcoastgov.com/international-fest.