Memorandum To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Jim Landon, City Manager

Date: October 16, 2015

Re: Week-In-Review

Great pumpkin shootout lacrosse tournament Saturday, October 17 & Sunday October 18, 8am to 6pm

Indian trails sports complex

Halloween Boo Bash Friday, October 23, 5pm to 8pm

Belle Terre park

NEW palm coast City hall to open Monday, October 26th The City of Palm Coast will soon begin its moving process and the new Palm Coast City Hall, at

160 Lake Avenue, will open for business at 8am, Monday October 26th. The City’s final day of

operation at City Marketplace shopping center, at 160 Cypress Point Parkway, will be Friday,

October 23rd. There will be no disruption of services to the public during the move. The New City

Hall Grand Opening is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd.

Hall of terror

Thursday, October 29 thru Saturday, October 31 Fire station 21, 9 corporate drive

Fifth annual business expo

Friday, October 30, 8:30aM to 1pm Hammock Beach Resort

Next Week:

Tuesday, October 20th, City Council Business Mtg, 9am, Community Center, 305 Palm Coast

Pkwy NE

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: City Hall move announcement, Hall of Terror Oct. 29-31, Utility Billing System

changes, Starlight Parade call for entries

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

386-986-3702

City Manager’s Office

Administrative Divisions Week in Review

Friday, October 16, 2015

City Clerk

Processed 6 public records requests.

Processed 5 litigation documents.

Prepared and processed 13 documents for recording.

Prepared 3 agenda items.

Prepared 1 proclamation.

Prepared and posted 1 agenda to the Web.

Communications & Marketing

News releases sent: City Hall move announcement, Hall of Terror Oct. 29-31, Utility Billing

System changes, Starlight Parade call for entries

Handled various media requests

Coordinated advertising

Preparing for move into City Hall: creating timeline panels, ordered door mats, planning for grand

opening celebration, packed

Updated City Hall progress website

Staffed Citizens Academy

Helped put together NEFRC award applications

Staffed Council workshop

Participated in Leadership Flagler – tourism day and visit to Family Life Center

Photographed City Hall for Postcard

Design in progress on Standing Banners for branding

Design in progress on Palm Coast timelines

Updated SAP Placemat for FY 2015/16

Ordered artwork for City Hall

Confirmed 2 guides for Birds of a Feather Fest

Posted to Facebook and Twitter

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

386-986-3702

Consulted with AV integration team regarding new City Hall control room, on specific equipment

installation needs. Researched and recommended additional peripheral components and parts

necessary for completing AV installation.

Assembly/editing/processing in progress on seven Owners Training videos captured onsite for City

staff use and reference. Topics included electrical, irrigation, HVAC, lighting, wall partitions,

HVAC controls and plumbing.

Researched and reported on Palm Coast history images for City Hall wall panels.

Updated news and announcements on PCTV’s ticker tape service.

Attended City Hall Lite team meeting.

Tested and set up a temporary replacement audio board mixer in the City Council workshop room.

Continued further packing, labeling and moving of PCTV-related production and post-production

gear and office elements.

Purchasing and Contracts Management

Contracts:

Flagler Power Equipment, Inc. – ITB-PW-SD-15-04 - Price Agreement for Mower Parts

Florida Pest Control & Chemical Company – ITB-PW-SD-15-10 - Citywide Pest Control Services

Week: October 12 –16 Month: October To Date: Since May 1, 2011

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new businesses 44 Total

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Impact October 16, 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

Covenant Ambuland – Home Based – Car Service

BR Mako LLC – Home Based – Window, Door, Siding Contractor Orocon Construction LLC – Home Based – General Contractor

R&L East Coast Properties Inc – Home Based – Unclassified Personal Service Fairy Dusters – Home Based – Janitorial Service Angelic Cleaning – Home Based – Janitorial Service

TJD Handyman Services – Home Based – Handyman Service Advanced Hunting Technology LLC – Home Based – Internet

Florida Coast Pool Services Inc – Home Based – Pool Cleaning Service M.J.T Clean Air Solutions – Home Based – Unclassified Personal Service

Marion’s Pressure Washing & Mobile Detailing – Home Based – Detail Auto/Boat Espinoza Stucco & Plaster LLC – Home Based – Unclassified Personal Service Salvatore Mennella – Home Based – Repair (Other)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TO : Jim Landon, City Manager

FROM : Steve Viscardi, IT Director

DATE : 10/16/2015

RE : Week In Review

Department/Division Support

ENTERPRISE

Applications Division made changes to the Personnel Action Form (PAF) online form and workflow at the request of HR.

Applications Division updated information on the website about several upcoming events including: Boo Bash, Hall of Terror and the Holiday Parade.

Operations Division completed Wifi verification in the New City Hall Building. Operations Division completed 73 Track-It's this week. Operations Division continued breaking down computers and boxing them for the move. Operations Division setup for City Council Workshop. Operations Division setup all new Customer Service Computers

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

GIS Division worked with the City Manager's office and Flagler county Schools, to provide overlays that help analyze current bus stop locations.

City Clerk

GIS Division completed coordinate geometry (cogo) of 2 legal descriptions. This is part of an effort to establish License Agreements with all dock owners. The docks were digitized and attributed for inclusion in the Land Rights Project.

Public Works

Nestor Abreu ~ Director

Activities for the Week of October 16, 2015

Installing Drainage Structures at City Hall

Streets Maintenance & Special Projects

Currently mowing Matanzas Woods Parkway, Old Kings Road South and all

neighborhoods.

Mechanically swept and cleared debris from 35 lane miles of curb and gutter on main arterial

roadways.

Replaced two traffic signal loops at I-95 and SR 100.

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

Inspected 10,560 linear feet of sidewalks for pedestrian safety.

Performed traffic control for the Pumpkin Shoot-out special event.

Responded to an after-hours call of a street drainage pipe failure on Rymer Lane.

Continuing installation of sidewalks (240 linear feet) at City Hall.

Installed three drainage structures and 15” drainage pipe west side of City Hall.

Repaired/replaced four street signs at the intersection of Hargrove Grade and US 1.

Replacing 4” irrigation main line on SR 100 median near Memorial Medical Drive.

Pot Hole Repair on Arrowhead Drive

Parks & Medians Maintenance

Inspected 39,589 linear feet of park hiking trails and 315 trail signs.

Inspected 31 irrigation zones; cleaned, replaced and adjusted spray heads; and repaired line

breaks, along City medians.

Inspected 15 irrigation zones; cleaned, replaced, and adjusted spray heads in the City parks.

Cut out and replaced sod in median on Belle Terre North.

Leveled and top-dressed grounds at Town Center Park.

Painted 6 soccer fields, 2 football fields, and 15 lacrosse fields at Ralph Carter Park, Indian

Trails Sports Complex, and Indian Trails Middle School, for upcoming games.

Performed safety inspections on playground equipment, parks, and trails at 22 locations.

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.

Graded and lined all baseball fields at Indian Trails Sports Complex.

Raked and cleaned off lines, on ten courts at the Palm Coast Tennis Center daily.

Leveling & Top Dressing Sodding Medians on Belle Terre Pkwy North

at Town Center Park

orkstility Crews

Installing a Ctch

Basin &

Relocating

Water Lines

Stormwater Maintenance

Graded and stabilized 5,896 linear feet of residential swales.

Cleaned 9 culvert pipes for a total of 234 linear feet.

Mowed and weeded 85,130 linear feet of ditches in the “B” & “L” neighborhoods.

Sprayed 94,235 linear feet of drainage ditches with herbicide.

Replaced one driveway culvert during swale rehabilitation.

Replaced and installed 60 linear feet of drainage pipe on Ballenger Lane.

Staff hosted Employee Academy and Citizen’s Academy on 10-12-15.

Staff attended the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) signs and markings

certification training.

Mowing Ditch Bank in the “B” Neighborhood

Fleet and Facilities Maintenance

Performed 25 fire fleet vehicle repairs and three preventive maintenances.

Responded to three fleet road calls.

Preventative maintenance performed on 20 vehicles/equipment.

Repaired 19 City vehicles and trailers.

Repaired 34 pieces of small and hand-held equipment.

Completed 16 facility maintenance requests.

Repair to Heavy Equipment

Week-in-Review – October 16, 2015- Stephen Flanagan, Director

PERMITTING ACTIVITY The following is an update of permit and development application activity in Palm Coast from October 8, 2015

through October 14, 2015:

Total number of permits issued: 211

Since January 2009, $781,320,507 construction dollars have been invested in Palm Coast.

Commercial Permit Applications

11 Old Kings Road N Renovations - bowling alley

Lightholder Building

Contractors $27,238

Commercial Permits Issued

250 Palm Coast

Parkway NE Unit 405 Renovations - Anthony's Pizza

Crown Oak

Construction $25,000

309 Palm Coast

Parkway NE Renovations - Radiology Room

Manley

Construction $5,000

Residential Permits Issued

8 Crafton Court Addition Gulfstream Homes $9,000

34 Auberry Drive Addition Hodgins Construction $17,000

1 Blaine Court Addition A Certified Screen $14,000

36 Barkley Lane Addition Dulando Screen $9,000

7 Bellmore Place Addition Southern Screen $9,000

18 Esperanto Drive Alteration Cannon Home Services $4,000

24 Ludlow Lane W Alteration

Dom Salvatore Home

Improvements $6,000

22 Rosecroft Lane Single Family Residence Adams Homes Of $203,000

62 Auberry Drive Single Family Residence DR Horton $228,000

8 Potterville Lane Single Family Residence Everlast Homes Inc. $297,000

33 Front Street Single Family Residence Red Carpet Homes $358,000

203 Aspen Way Single Family Residence Saltwater Homes $322,000

40 Wellford Lane Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $271,000

Occupancy Permit

77 Hargrove Grade QE Team LLC - Truck Repairs Vera Duren

38 Round Thorn Drive Salvatore Mennella - Gunsmith Salvatore Mennella

Certificate of Occupancy

250 Palm Coast

Parkway NE Building

1000 Publix Hawkins Construction $5,932,000

PLANNING

Development Order Issued for the Final Segment of Belle Terre Median Landscape and Irrigation

The City, in its efforts to continue the implementation of the Belle Terre Parkway Median Master Plan, has issued a

Development Order for the final phase of construction. This last segment extends from Royal Palms Parkway, south to

the last median before the intersection with State Road 100. The work in this segment will include irrigation and the

planting of trees, shrubs and ground covers in the median areas and also on the east side of the roadway, just south of

Fire Station #25. This work will also provide an extension of the newly installed reuse water mainline to serve not only

this project, but the Palm Coast Tennis Center and Fire Station #25. The City Standard of constructing stamped, colored

concrete median tips will also be done at each intersection. Work is currently budgeted and will be completed during

fiscal year 2016.

C.H.I.R.P.

Another round of successful CHIRP (Children Helping In Resource Protection) events were conducted at Long Creek

Nature Preserve. On Tuesday and Thursday, staff hosted Bunnell Elementary students with a morning of fun that

included an eco-station rotation activity and ended with lunch throughout the park. Approximately 170 6th Grade

students learned about the following topics.

1) Live Sea Life with Whitney Lab Docents

2) Geology with Mrs. Thiel

3) Park Mangroves with Danny Lippi

4) Non-point source pollution with Peter Roussell

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING

The following is an update since last week for projects in the City from October 8, 2015 through October 14,

2015.

Projects Under Construction

Holland Park -Florida Park

Drive 35%

Dewatering of wetland area continues. 92% of roadway thru

wetland has been excavated and is being backfilled.

Installation of storm structures and piping continues under

roadway thru former wetland. Electrical trenching and

conduit installation continues.

Colechester @ Collage

Waterway Bridge #63

Rehabilitation

55%

Seawall is once again underway. Pedestrian walkways are

being resurfaced and handrails to be added. Abutments have

been reinforced with Uretek Foam, gutters formed,

demolition of slope pavement is done on east side continues

on west side. Water main was chlorinated and 2 day samples

have been taken.

Palm Coast Parkway Six-

Laning 95%

Work in median continues and landscape along project

continues. Traffic Signal loop installation continues.

City Hall 99% Project is substantially completed.

Old Kings Road Force Main 40% Connections of the directional and direct bury pipe

continues.

Old Kings Road Master Pump

Station 8%

A 2" water service was installed and the dewatering

equipment is on site.

I-95 Interchange - Matanzas

Woods Reclaim Water main 76%

16" direct bury pipe has been staged for installation on the

west side of the northwest ramp.

Matanzas Woods Reclaim

water main Phase 2 88%

Last section of mandrel was pulled on the eastside of I-95.

Mandrel was pulled through directional east of Laramie

Drive under the canal. Contractor continues laying pipe west

of Luther Drive to the Waterway.

Water Treatment Plant 2

Wellfield Additions 18%

Contractor on site at LW 108 drilling almost complete. Sub-

contractor will begin work at LW 17 this week.

Development Projects

Island Walk Shopping Center 95% Last 1500 gallon Grease Interceptor was installed. The

Utility Final was completed for Publix 10-13-15.

Park Place - Pine Grove 95% As-Builts were received for review and walk thru 10-12-15

Hidden Lakes Phase 2 20%

10-13-15 Contractor set two manholes. A valve was set and

stubbed for a fire hydrant. Total sewer main installed 1,500ft

and 1,000 ft. of water main

Grand Landings Phase 2 & 3 5% Phase 1A Spoonbill Drive silt fence has been installed and

work has begun on construction entrance.

Palm Coast Pkwy. 6 Lane Project

Holland Park Renovations

 

 

   

Halloween is approaching and we are all thinking about what we are going to wear, where are we going to go trick or treating, and getting candy to have ready for those cute kiddies that will come to our doors. Don’t forget to think about your four legged furry family members! Remember that you will have a doorbell that will be constantly ringing and the best place for your pet may be a comfy bedroom away from all the chaos. Same with going trick or treating – this may be too much for your pet so the best option is to leave them at home for the night. FHS wishes everyone a safe holiday! 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. Come and see us at our Walmart Booth on October 17-18 from 10 am to 4 pm. We will be accepting monetary donations but we will be accepting any supplies you may want to donate. Adoption Specials: October brings a “spectacular” cat adoption special with some of our “boo-tiful” dogs included. Upcoming Fundraisers/Events: Join us at the Yappy Hour hosted by Turtle Shack on October 26th from 6 pm – 8 pm. A $10 donation will get you a free drink and a sampling of the Turtle Shack’s wonderful food! Dress in your favorite costume and enter to win a chance at prizes. Dress up your furry friend too! 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. 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 the FHS Facebook/Twitter, our website at www.flaglerhumanesociety.org, 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  

 

Woodie

Woodie is a gentleman cat that is in

need of a loving home. He is approximately 5 years old and

already neutered. He is up to date on his vaccinations and microchipped.

He is good with other cats and is very lovable. Come and see him

today!

Pet of the Week

Recreation & Parks

To: Jim Landon, City Manager

From: Luanne Santangelo, Parks and Recreation Director

Date: October 16, 2015

Re: Week in Review

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

Lunch n’ Lecture – Wednesday, November 4, “Jacksonville Symphony”

The lecture begins at 11 am with free lunch provided. 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, October 26. Pre-registration is required; cost is free.

♦Toddlers & Youth

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 10/16/2015 through 10/31/2015

10/17/2015 8:00 AM

Great Pumpkin Shootout Lacrosse Tournament

Indian Trails Sports Complex

10/17/2015 10:00 AM

Plant This, Not That!

North Peninsula State Park

10/20/2015 3:30 PM

Las Palmas Caregiver Cafe / Alzheimer's Support Group

Las Palmas Retirement Community

10/23/2015 5:00 PM

Halloween Boo Bash

Belle Terre Park

10/24/2015 10:00 AM

Beginner's Surf Fishing Program

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach

10/24/2015 2:00 PM

Gamble Jam Session

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach

10/26/2015 6:00 PM

Full Moon Beach Stroll

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach

10/26/2015 6:00 PM

BOOS & BREWS YAPPY HOUR

Turtle Shack Cafe

Event Calendar for 10/16/2015 through 10/31/2015

10/29/2015 7PM – 9PM

Annual Halloween Hall of Terror

Fire Station #21

10/30/2015 8:30 AM

Fifth Annual Business Expo

Hammock Beach Resort

10/30/2015 7PM – 10PM

Annual Halloween Hall of Terror

Fire Station #21

10/31/2015 7PM – 11PM

Annual Halloween Hall of Terror

Fire Station #21

10/30/2015 5:00 PM

1st Annual Candlelight Trail Walk Among the Bulow Ruins

Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park

M e m o r a n d u m

To: Jim Landon, City Manager

From: Richard Adams, Utility Director

Date: October 15, 2015

Re: Week in Review

Temporary modification of the disinfection treatment procedure continues through October 19th.

Customers may notice an increase in the taste and odor of chlorine in their drinking water during

this time.

On Monday, the Utility Department and the Public Works Department conducted both the

Employee Academy (Monday afternoon) and the Citizen’s Academy (Monday evening).

The average water demand for the week was 7.725 million gallons per day; the average

wastewater flow was 6.024 million gallons per day.

Crews installed 13 new domestic meters, 3 reuse meters, 3 new PEP tanks and replaced 2

existing PEP tanks.

Due to the conversion to the new Paymentus billing system, regular turn-offs were not

performed. There were only 3 utility customers shut off for non-payment.

There were a total of 23 calls after hours.

Wastewater crews inspected via CCTV, 3,159 feet of gravity sewer, inspected 16 manholes and

inspected and cleaned 1 service lateral.

Wastewater Maintenance and Collection crews completed maintenance of 61 pep tanks, 90

service orders, replaced 21 PEP pumps, 26 floats, 8 clean out caps, and 1 PEP back lid.

Water Distribution crews tested and repaired 165 backflow preventers, replaced 7 water meters

and repaired 5 water service line leaks.

Repaired 2 sewer breaks caused by contractors, 1 lateral at 18 Slippery Rock and 1 PEP main at

15 Bird Haven.

Completed asphalt repair at Old Kings Road and Forest Grove per County request. We had

originally placed a temporary patch of millings with the idea the area will be torn up in the near

future with the Old Kings Road extension but the County got a complaint from a resident so we

were directed to repave it.

Peter Roussell assisted with the CHIRP program with presentations on wetlands and point source

pollution to children from Bunnell Elementary School.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Oct. 16, 2015

New Palm Coast City Hall to open Monday morning, Oct. 26 Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast will soon begin its moving process, and the new Palm Coast City Hall at 160 Lake Ave. will open for business at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26. The City’s final day of operation at City Offices in the City Marketplace shopping center, 160 Cypress Point Pkwy. Suite B-106, will be Friday, Oct. 23. City Offices will close for good at 5 p.m. Oct. 23. There will be no disruption of service to the public during the move. The new Palm Coast City Hall will be a full-service facility for the public, with Customer Service

for paying utility bills and managing utility service, permitting, zoning, code enforcement,

business tax receipts and the Business Assistance Center all located on the first floor. In

addition, residents will still have the option to pay their utility bills and manage their utility service

at the Utility Department at 2 Utility Drive, Palm Coast.

Everyone is invited to a City Hall Grand Opening celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Tours will be

offered 4-8 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 5:15 p.m., and the Palm Coast City

Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Wing section of the new City Hall.

The new facility is located at 160 Lake Ave. in Town Center – adjacent to Central Park and the

City Centre office building.

For more information, contact Communications & Marketing Manager Cindi Lane at 386-986-

3708.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Oct. 13, 2015

It’s a ‘Carnival of Carnage’ at Palm Coast Fire’s Hall of Terror, Oct. 29-31 Palm Coast – Step right up, folks! Don't be shy! Be prepared to witness the whimsical, the outlandish, the macabre at the City of Palm Coast’s 14th annual Hall of Terror – The Carnival of Carnage – put on by the Palm Coast Fire Department. For the first time ever, the Hall of Terror will be held on three straight nights, Oct. 29-31. Admission is free. Doors creak open at Fire Station 21, 9 Corporate Drive, Palm Coast, from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29; 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30; and 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Opening night will be suitable for most children ages 8 and older, but the Friday and Saturday events are recommended for ages 10 and older. No young children, please. Come one and come all. This will be like no other carnival you’ve seen before. The Carnival of Carnage will amaze, delight & terrify you. Volunteer characters, many of whom are firefighters and other City employees, provide the chills and thrills. Step right up and get your ticket to view the 8th Wonder of the World – The Scariest Fire Station in Palm Coast…but only if you dare! For more information, call the Fire Department at 386-986-2300.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Oct. 13, 2015

City of Palm Coast switches to new Utility Billing System, adds online applications Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast Utility Department is proud to announce its new utility billing system – giving customers many convenient and flexible ways to access and pay their utility bills. The City has contracted with Paymentus, a full-service payment provider, to handle utility billing for Palm Coast. The new system went live Oct. 7. All customers who previously paid their utility bills through automatic payments online or one-time payments online were notified so they could set up accounts in the new system. For security reasons, the account information customers previously provided for payment purposes could not be transferred to the new system. Customers who prefer to pay online must create a new user ID and password in the new system and re-enter payment information. Customers can also choose from many other payment options - by check, over the phone, in person, or through their bank's "bill-pay" system. “The new Utility Billing System offers some exciting new features that we believe will improve customer service,” said Palm Coast Customer Service Manager Cynthia Schweers. “Customers will now have more mobile options and be able to get real-time account updates.” At the same time as the switch to the new utility billing system, the City also established a new online application option for utility service. The application gives residents, property managers and businesses a convenient way to submit applications for new service with the Palm Coast Utility Department. New customers can now submit all information through the website, saving time and eliminating the need for visit city offices to establish service. The new application is at www.palmcoastgov.com/utility-service. For more information or assistance with utility service or billing, please call Customer Service at 386-986-2360.

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

Time to sign up for City of Palm Coast Starlight Holiday Parade & Event

Palm Coast – Organizations and businesses that want to participate in the City of Palm Coast’s 2015 Starlight Holiday Parade & Event in December should sign up now! The deadline for entries is Monday, Nov. 9.

Participants may register online at www.palmcoastgov.com/starlightparade. Or print out the parade entry form and return it as directed on the form.

The Starlight Holiday Parade will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Central Park in Town Center – featuring colorful lighted floats, talented marching bands, and prizes for the top entries. All participants are encouraged to add lighted holiday displays to their floats. The route will begin at the Round-About on Central Avenue (east of Market Avenue) and head east; turning north onto Park Street, east onto Lake Avenue, and south on City Place; then continuing south on Bulldog Drive.

Parade entry is free. The judging categories will be: Best of Parade, Best Marching Unit, Best Float, Best Decorated Vehicle and Best Banner.

Prior to the Holiday Starlight Parade, the City of Palm Coast's Parks & Recreation Department will host a fun-filled afternoon at Central Park starting at 4 p.m. Visitors will enjoy live entertainment and performances; arrival of Santa and pictures with Santa, food and beverages. Santa will visit with children until 6 p.m., and a photographer will be available for photos.

For more information, contact City of Palm Coast Recreation Superintendent Roxy Gonzalez at 386-986-2341.