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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDept Reports 1996CITY '.)F CAPE CANAV :nAL January 3, 1996 RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT The Fall brought a flurry of activity to the Recreation Department. In October many of our new fall special interest programs began. Additionally, on October 5th the Recreation Department held a kite making/flying workshop at the Youth Center. The winds were much too high to fly, however, the kids had a good time making the kites. There were 13 in attendance. The Halloween Haunted Forest was held on October 30th with 367 men, women & children in attendance. Next year we plan to streamline the process a bit so the waiting line is not so long. October 7-November21 a six week after school basketball clinic was held at Cape View Elementary School and 18, 4th, 5th & 6th grade students participated. A Fishing Contest was held at Freddie Patrick Park on Novem- ber 16h for 6-16 year olds. Twenty participants caught 86 fish, even though there were 45 mph winds clocked that morning. Time Warner filmed a. PSA at the Youth Center on. November 22. Release forms were signed by parents of those youths present for the filming. The 21st Anniversary Racquetball Tournament was held on December 6, 7 & 8. There were seventy two participants. Saturday the 7th it poured rain all day. The Outback (a Y.M.C.A. tennis & racquetball facility in Titusville) and LaCita generously allowed us the free use of their indoor courts, so play con- tinued throughout the day and late evening. Sunday was a beautiful day and we finished the tournament in early evening. December the 14th, the City Float, decorated in the holiday tradition, was in the Cocoa Beach Christmas Parade. The mayor, mayor pro tem and councilman Petsos were among the well wishers riding the float and representing the City. December 15th the City's 2nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony took place in Xeriscape Park, Approximately 150-175 citizens were in attendance. 105 POLK AVENUE * POST OFFICE BOX 326 * CAPE CANAVERAL, FL 32920-0326 TELEPHONE I407) 868-12.00 * FAX 1407) 799-3170 , ,1,11111111111111111111101.11, Fr 111111111111111'1.1 Aii"flollonolloonilivolvoliffimm11110111111i 1 111001111111111111110[01111 i „,141111111111111111111111 „,\\IvIllh111111V11111111111111111111111111111I1110, ,) City of Cape Canaveral April 1, 1996 RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT The past quarter has been a very busy one for the Recreation Department. The Youth Advisory Council and Drop -in -Saturdays were un- successful. We have no plans to continue this experimental program at the Recreation Center. The new youth center will fill that need. I conducted a Parks tour for the Recreation Board members on Saturday, February 12th. This afforded the five members in attendance an opportunity to walk all the parks and, hope- fully, have a better understanding of the function and problems at each of the parks. We also visited the future manatee observation area and the two sites under consideration at the time for a park/playground west of AIA. Documents required by DEP for the FRDAP project were mailed to Tallahassee in March. I am awaiting commencement approval before proceeding with the project. The signed agreement for $21,000 fencing money will go to the County Commission in April. This project will be completed after the relighting project. I am currently seeking written price quotes for the 6'x8' building which will house all the electrical boxes and switches for the senior ballfield, concession stand, basketball court and youth center. Construction will take place in May. Patriots' Day '96 took place on March 9th. As you are aware, we did not have perfect weather but all aspects of the parade & celebration went off without a hitch. A full report on parade & celebration is attached. A kite festival was held on February 24th. The partic- ipants made kites at the Recreation Center then walked to the open field behind the library to fly them. The six kids in attendance had an enjoyable time. Target date to open Youth Center is June 1st. I am currently writing a job description so job openings can be advertised. Building will be moved to Cape Canaveral soon so repairs and modifications can be made. The volunteer project for April will take place on the 27th and will be the youth center. 1. An Easter Egg Hunt on April 6th, 2. Community Safety Awareness Day on April 20th.. The day will include a Bicycle Safety Rodeo and VFW Auxiliary Lite-a-Bike, The Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Dep- partment will be on hand with a fire truck and infor- mation table. They will also be taking blood pressures. There will be an In -Line skate demonstration and an obstacle course will be set up. The Sheriff's Department services will be highlighted with infor- mation and demonstrations throughout the morning. The event will take place at Cape View Elementary School from 9 a.m. to noon. Hot dogs and sodas will be served. 3. A Spring Fling Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament on April 28th. 4. A Spring Fling Mixed Doubles Racquetball Tournament on May 3, 4 & 5th. 5. Sports Card Swap on May 4th with a Florida Manatee on hand to sign autographs. 6. Fishing Contest on May 18th at Freddie Patrick Park, Port Canaveral from 9 a.m. to noon. Planning for summer recreation is in progress. We will be taking the children to the Cocoa Beach pool again this year. Respectfully Submitted, Nancy Hanson Larcon is about 90% finished with the restroom renovation at Canaveral City Park. The concrete pole delivery has held up the relighting project. Promised delivery is January 8th. The contractor expects a 10-14 day completion time (depending of course upon the weather and unexpected problems with the underground wiring). The fencing of the Little League (small) ballfield is almost complete. The senior field is next. The fencing contractor seems to be doing a very good job. The Sherwin-Williams Company is repainting the racquetball courts at their expense (for both the labor & materials) The courts were painted in August & September of 1995 and the paint literally peeled off the walls. Fortunately, I used the Sherwin- Williams Rep as a technical advisor (to prepare specs and to help oversee the paint application). The company felt some responsibility for the job, after 14 months of headbanging! I think I wore them down - and out! Youth Center attendance: October- 796, November- 645 & December- 503. The Center is open from 3:30 to 6:30 Monday through Friday and Saturday, Noon to 5 p.rn. Since October 4th, it has been open from 6:30-9:30 for teens ages 13-17 on Friday and Saturday nights. During the two week school vacation from school the Center was open from noon-5 p.m. The youths who frequent the Center would really like to have a pool table. I have exhausted every avenue I can think of to get one donated, to no avail. Options left: contract with a gaming company to put one in that the kids will have to "pay to play" or purchase one. The best price that I can find is $1,100 for a 4'x8' slate, delivered & set up. This includes the accessories. Three new high pressure sodium security lights were installed around the Youth Center/concession stand area. Special Events scheduled for January, February & March include: REPTILE SHOW with Gator Bill on January 25th at the Youth Center at 10 a.m. PATRIOT'S DAY PARADE & STREET PARTY on March 8. EASTER EGG HUNT on March 29th at Canaveral City Park at 10 a.m.