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HomeMy WebLinkAboutQuarterly Dept Reports 1997� �-�° ���� �-������� �—��������7���°��� City ^^� Cape Canaveral n�a w�8 _~ _� �� April 8, 1997 RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT The post quarter has been very active for the Recreation Department. 8atnr Bill presented a reptile show at the Youth Center on January 25th' There were I06 in attendance. This was u first time event but one we will definitely repeat next year. The Patriots' Day Parade Q Celebration was held on March 8th and was successful. The new line-up and Celebration locations seemed to work fine. There are, as always, o few improvements thot can be mode next year. Over- all, it was a good day! Many volunteers were pressed into service for this event, most of who have been assisting with the event on o yearly basis. The annual [aster Egg Hunt was held on March 3Ist. Two hundred fifty five kids, pre-school through 3rd graders, many parents and grandparents, and one bunny attended. One thousand eight hundred and sixty, candy and toy filled eggs were gathered. Seventy three prizes were distributed and refreshments were served by the Recreation Deportment staff and two volunteers. 5tnttler/3tarmer is preparing u survey and site plan for Long Point Park. The final component of the FKDAP grant is nearly complete. The shared bikeway signs have been made and will be installed soon. A sign will be erected giving DEP credit for providing the funding the project, the state will inspect and, bless the project and then the City can be reimbursed $50,000' Plans are underway for summer recreatilon, msromAVENUE ~ rnorOFFICE PDX 326~ cA,Ecxw^vEn^L, n 32920o326 rcLcrxowE nunooa`um ^ F^xpvn ryo-rno The pool table has been purchased and installed at the Youth Center. It is a real hit! The Youth Center was open daily from noon to 5:00 p.m.' during spring break from school. Attendance figures: January - 435, February - 490' March - 454. Upcoming special events: April I2th, Community Safety Day - 9:30-I1:30 a.m. at Cape View Elementary School. May 3, 4 & 5 - Spring Fling Racquetball Tournament May 3rd, Fishing Contest at Freddie Patrick Park, Port C::�vrr�l from g:OO a.m. until 12 noon. For ages G to lO. Prizes & refreshments. May 17th, Sports Card Show at the Youth Center at lO a.m. A Florida Manatee, or two, will be present to sign autographs. July S, 1997 RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT The month of April brought "typical" showers which caused the cancellation of the scheduled Community Safety Awareness Day on the 12th. Rescheduling was not possible due to the many agencies involved. Well try again next year! May was a busy month with the annual Spring Fling Racquetball Tournament being held on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Although smaller than usual, the tournament was a big hit. The family of one of our tournament directors, now deceased, came on Saturday evening and held a cookout for all the players and their families. A Brevard Manatee player was on hand to sign autographs at the Sports Card Swap which was held at the Youth Center on May 2nd. Our semi-annual fishing contest, co -sponsored by the Fishing and Diving Center, was held at Freddie Patrick Park on the 17th. The smallest kid entered caught the largest fish! Soccer sign ups were held at the Recreation Center on. May 17th and 31 st. Some Summer Recreation programs are meeting with success, others have been canceled due to the lack of participation. The Pool Splash was discontinued after 2 weeks. There were as few as 3 and a high of 11 participants on the days before cancellation. With the high cost of the bus, driver and chaperone, (around $150 per trip), the decision was made to cancel. Team Sports and Playground Games were also canceled. Successful endeavors include the Arts & Crafts program, Movie Mania and, moderately successful is the tennis clinic. Karate continues to be where the kids like to be. Not only has the interest level remained high with the regular karate classes, but Mr. Latherow has been holding a (daily) Taekwondo Camp which has been popular. The Youth Center has been open from noon-5 p.m., Monday -Saturday, since May 27th, and, will continue with these hours until school resumes in August. At that time, the hours will revert back to 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.. Friday and Saturday evening hours have remained the same, 6:30-9:30 p.m.. Attendance figures: April 519, May 602, June 560. The exterior racquetball court painting was completed in June. Also, since the job was completed at a fee less than anticipated, the contractor, who I caught in a benevolent mood, agreed to paint the Recreation Center and Maintenance Building for a very good price, ($900) The deteriorating cedar shake mansard roofs on the maintenance building and tennis shelter will be replaced with dimensional shingles. The contractor is due to complete this job by mid July. The final component of the FRDAP grant is nearly complete. The shared bikeway signs have been made and will be installed soon. A sign will be erected giving DEP credit for providing the funding for the project, the state will inspect and bless the project and then the City can be reimbursed $5 0,000. Play equipment has been ordered for the Long Point Neighborhood Park. Tree trimming is scheduled for July 11 th. Fencing along the east side will be installed by July 18th. I am preparing bid specifications for the tennis court resurfacing which will take place in August. Closing the courts in August will not be a big inconvenience to the players as it is usually a slow tennis month due to the heat and humidity. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPOR1 OCTOBER 1997 The Youth Center functioned as a °'home away from home" for the youths in the community throughout the school summer vacation. We have lowered the minimum age for Friday and Saturday nights to 12 years old to accommodate more youths. (was 13-17 year olds, is now 12-16 year olds) In addition, the center is open after school from 3:30-6:30 and on Saturday from 12 noon-5:00 p.m.. Attendance figures: July 557, August 528 and September 485. The tennis courts have been resurfaced. The mansard roofs on the maintenance building and tennis shelter have been replaced. All play equipment for Long Point Neighborhood Park has been received. As soon as the legal issues are settled, the installations can resume and the park completed. Also, after the legal issues are settled, we plan to hold a "Name the Park" contest. The Recreation Board will judge the entries and make their recommendation to Council for a name selection for the new park. Details have not been finalized as yet. A Kite Making/Flying Workshop was held on September 27th at the Youth Center. Fourteen youths participated. Pictures and a write-up appeared in the October 2nd issue of the Space Coast Press. The Recreation Department is gearing up for fall classes and activities. Tennis and racquetball leagues are filling up in the anticipation of cool playing weather. The annual Halloween Haunted Forest is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Recreation Department's 22nd Anniversary Racquetball Tournament will be held on November 1st and 2nd. There will be a Fishing Contest held at the port on November 15th for youths ages 6-16. ' 1 be en : ng e City ;'oat in a Cocoa Beach Chrisas Parade ch "„ be held on ,teceyKrber 13. Council m bers, please let me ow by ecember 1st if you plan to ride on e oat in ;..re parade. e Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at the Xeriscape Park on Sunday, ecember 14 I am seeking volunteers to op nd man, the Youth Center Monday rough Friday mop.' gs so seniors/retirees can utilize a facility. I am hoping for a core group of 15-20 volunteers to begin operation. I expect at it 'll be at least mid or late November before I can generate : " e necessary interest in e community to get it up and r g.