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Cape Canaveral VISION Statement
Administrative Services
Community Engagement
Community Development
Economic Development
Culture & Leisure Services
Public Works Services
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Canaveral Fire Rescue – No Report
5-17-2016
Cape Canaveral Vision Statement
We envision: A bikeable and walkable Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its residential
feel, characterized by low-rise buildings. This residential and business friendly atmosphere is a
liveable, attractive, safe, inclusive and sustainable coastal community that embraces the seaside
and riverside as the main amenities, and supports local culture, commerce and education.
We envision: A1A as a “complete street” with a native-landscaped and tree-lined median with
traffic calming elements and dark-sky street lighting. “Complete street” amenities include bicycle
facilities, covered transit stops, and safe pedestrian crossings that invite pedestrians and bicyclists
to access the beach, river, local neighborhoods and adjacent communities. Our improved
“complete streets” will allow us to travel calmly to intimate waterfront destinations and a walk-
able uptown core. Multi-use paths lined with shade trees should be wide enough for bikes and
pedestrians and lighted so anyone can walk or bicycle safely anywhere in town, day or night.
We envision: Welcoming community entrance features that create a sense of arrival and unique
community identity. The “uptown” and other areas will contain an architecturally rich and unique
mix of uses, with wide tree shaded sidewalks and umbrella covered café tables at restaurants and
bistros where friends gather, interact, and enjoy drinks and dinner.
We envision: A community that; removes or transforms blighted and unfinished buildings into
attractive structures, offers city-wide green spaces, provides a pet-friendly park with ample shade,
and actively recruits and supports businesses that enhance economic viability and serve our
residents and visitors.
We envision: Open shorelines and rivers accessible to the public including amenities that take
advantage of the water, such as limited and quaint water-view establishments and intimate public
gathering and entertainment places that may include pavilions, gazebos, or a performance stage.
Administrative Services
Update for Week Ending April 28, 2017
The City Manager’s Office is responsible for the day to day administration of all City departments in
accordance with City Council’s established policies/direction, local ordinances, resolutions and
State/Federal laws/rules and regulations. Telephone conferences, meetings with citizens, documents
prepared/reviewed/approved and meetings/conferences held are numerous and may not be included in
the Weekly Updates. Highlights:
Met with Department Directors regarding various projects/issues/initiatives.
EA continued reviewing agenda items for 05-16-17 City Council Meeting.
EA provided assistance to City Council Members and select Department Directors.
City Clerk’s Office Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various
telephone/walk-in requests from the Public/Staff and provided assistance to City Council. Highlights:
Records Management – 388 documents scanned into and/or verified in Laserfiche.
Continuing Consulting & Professional Services – continued processing/receiving signed
Second Addendums for 17/18 for services through June 2018; new Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) will be advertised/distributed early 2018.
Council Meetings – continued preparing/reviewing agenda/items for 05-16-17 Meeting.
Brevard County City Clerk’s Association – coordinated/planned upcoming May meeting to be
hosted by Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach; Brevard County Supervisor of Elections Lori Scott
will be the speaker.
Training – attended Florida Association of City Clerks municipal advertising webinar.
Met with City Manager and select Department Directors regarding various items/issues.
The City Hall marquee is partially obstructed by construction barriers at the moment, but still
visible at night. Here are some examples of the current message rotation:
Financial Services Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various
telephone/walk-in requests from the Public. Highlights:
Completed Final order/configuration with SUNCOM for phone system in the New City Hall.
Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted
various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Highlights:
Legal Updates
Profane Facebook Message Protected Under The NLRA
Last week, the Second Circuit held that an employer violated the National Labor Relations Act
(“NLRA”) when it fired an employee for posting a profane and vulgar message on Facebook that
insulted a manager and urged colleagues to vote in favor of unionization. The issue was to what
extent does the NLRA protect an employee’s comments on social media and at what point is an
employee’s conduct so offensive that he or she loses the protection of the NLRA.
The question was whether the employee’s use of obscenities rendered the behavior “abusive”.
The court found that the employee’s conduct “sits at the outer-bounds of protected, union-related
comments”, but nonetheless found the activity protected. Although the Facebook message was
vulgar, the “subject matter” of the message included workplace concerns and the upcoming union
election. Additionally, the employer previously tolerated profanity among its workers. Thus, the
employer failed to meet its burden of showing that the employee’s behavior was so egregious to
lose the protection of the NLRA.
The takeaway of this case is employers that become aware of employee’s social media postings
should be cautioned before disciplining. If the employee’s posting relates to union related activity
or working conditions, it will likely be protected by the NLRA.
New Regulations Further Limit Use of Criminal History for Employment Decisions
Effective July 1, 2017, new regulations will further limit employers’ ability to consider criminal
history when making employment decisions.
On March 27, 2017, the Office of Administrative Law approved the Fair Employment Housing
Counsel’s new regulations clarifying limitations on criminal background checks and in large part,
conforming to the Equal Employment Commission’s position that criminal background checks
on applicants may have an adverse impact on protected classes.
The new regulations, require employers to demonstrate that any criminal history information
sought is job-related and consistent with a business necessity. An applicant or employee
challenging an employer’s criminal background check has the initial burden to show the
employer’s policy or practice of considering criminal history has a disparate impact upon a
protected class (e.g., race, national origin, and so on).
If the applicant or employee demonstrates a disparate impact, the burden shifts to the employer
to establish that the policy nonetheless is justifiable because it is job-related and consistent with
business necessity. The employer also must demonstrate that the policy or practice is tailored to
the specific circumstances, taking into account: (1) the nature and gravity of the offense or
conduct; (2) the time that has passed since the offense or conduct and/or completion of the
sentence; and (3) the nature of the job held or sought.
Where an employer adopts a practice of automatically disqualifying all applicants with certain
types of past convictions, the new regulations impose a rebuttable presumption that the policy or
practice is not sufficiently tailored to the specific circumstances of the job. The new regulations
recognize that certain jobs, like those that have particular licensing requirements and certain
employers, by state or federal law, are prohibited from employing people with certain criminal
records. Compliance with state or federal criminal history screening requirements is a viable
defense for employers.
Takeaway
Employers using criminal background checks should review carefully their policies and
practices to ensure they are in compliance with these new regulations as well as applicable
local ordinances (such as Ban the Box ordinances enacted in Los Angeles and San
Francisco).
The EEOC sued a Miami Beach hotel for violating anti-discrimination laws by allegedly
terminating its black Haitian kitchen staff and replacing them with lighter-skinned Hispanic
workers hired through a staffing agency.
The American Journal of Managed Care covered a recent study which found that workplace
discrimination against employees with cancer persists, despite amendments to the 2009
Americans with Disabilities Act that extended the ADA to include employees whose disabilities
are well-managed or in remission.
What To Do When You Hire A Thief
Employers victimized by trade secret misappropriation appropriately express outrage, both at the
offending ex-employee and sometimes at the new employer. Failure to take appropriate precautions
or implement remedial measures can expose the hiring employer to civil and even potentially
criminal claims. Burying your head in the sand is not a winning strategy.
The following tips can eliminate or minimize this risk and/or mitigate the consequences of having
hired an individual who has misappropriated trade secrets.
Ask potential hires if they are subject to a non-compete or restrictive covenant that could
impact their duties in the proposed position.
Remind new hires, preferably in writing, that they are not to take, disclose or use another
company’s confidential and proprietary information. This should occur before they leave their
current employer and before they start with you.
Educate employees and hiring managers on the company’s policy.
What if you discover that a new hire, now on your payroll, has taken the confidential information
of a prior employee?
o Respect the trade secrets rights of others.
Act immediately to preclude the use or disclosure of the information, including quarantining
of such information.
Investigate and assess what happened, the sensitivity of the information taken and the
culpability of the employee and others, especially when the matter involves a high-level
employee and consider retaining an attorney to conduct the investigation, to foster
independence and obtain the benefits of attorney-client privilege.
Discipline or terminate the offending employee, depending on the circumstances.
Generally cooperate with the previous employer when confronted. Such cooperation could
include anything from information sharing to a computer forensic review and agreed-upon
deletion; this cooperation must be carefully managed to protect your trade secrets and bring
closure to the situation.
o Efforts continue to pursue restitution for damages to City property to include aggressively
demanding payment for losses from responsible parties. Risk Management is currently pursuing
payment for damages, to include labor and materials, from Aventura Corp, the contractor
responsible for streetscape and irrigation system damages totaling $2,581.46. Risk Management
is confident an amicable resolution will be achieved.
HR and Public Works Services Supervisory Staff participated in candidate interviews for
vacancies in the areas of Wastewater Plant Operations and Collection/Reclamation Field
Systems. Shortages of licensed Plant Operators continue to pose a challenge statewide. While
the City’s training program has proven highly successful, the pre-requisite 2080 hours of
wastewater plant experience prior to the granting of licensure continues to present Staffing
challenges. Wastewater Treatment Plants throughout the State are increasingly petitioning
approval for staffing lenience due to the growing shortage of licensed Wastewater Plant
Operators. Enhanced plant monitoring and diagnostic technology may present the City with a
solution. Neighboring cities have successfully achieved certification concessions provided
senior licensed staff are available, even remotely, with the tools available to monitor and
address critical issues as they arise. The City is currently investigating technological system
upgrades.
o The State of Florida notified the City that Emergency FEMA claims processing assistance
through a State contract in place since 2009 was abruptly non-renewed effective April 28, 2017.
While the City’s FEMA Claims Team had successfully provided all completed forms and
documentation necessary for FEMA reimbursement more than a month ago because the final
submittal to FEMA by the contractor had not yet occurred, Risk Management is unable, at this
time, to determine how the City proceeds. Risk Management has reached out to FEMA directly
for clarification on “where we go from here”, but remains confident that the City will be
reimbursed for non-insured losses associated with Hurricane Matthew.
o HR/Risk Management participated in an Emergency Management Planning meeting hosted by
the City Manager intended to improve the City’s ability to respond to emergency events.
o HR met with Corporate Branding and Marketing Strategists with Parrish Medical Center in
order to learn more about the 10,000 square foot Parrish Healthcare Center opening this summer
at the Port and services that may be of interest and benefit to the City.
With 34% of Florida in Severe Drought condition, there’s no better time than NOW to
CONSERVE WATER.
Five ways you can conserve water
1. Reduce and reuse: While you wait for your shower to heat up or when rinsing fruits
and veggies, place a bucket under the tap to collect the running water. Reuse this water to water
plants or flush the toilet.
2. Keep it short: Aim to limit showers to five minutes or less. For added water savings, try
turning the tap off while you wash your hair.
3. Let the dish soap do the work: Soak pots and pans with water and dish soap instead of
rinsing to remove stuck-on food.
4. Fill it up: Run full loads when washing either dishes or clothes.
5. A glass a day: Limit the number of dishes you have to wash. Designate one drinking glass
per day.
What Should You Do in Case of Nuclear Attack?
With threats coming almost daily out of North Korea, leading emergency response planners view the
current state of threat as an opportunity to alert and inform the American public of the following:
(Source: FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security)
A proactive approach at the local level
Taking perhaps the most aggressive stance toward public notification anywhere in America is Ventura
County in Southern California. The county's health department launched a campaign starting in 2013
to inform citizens about what to do in a nuclear attack. The county created an 18-page educational
pamphlet, four videos and a curriculum for schools and a series of community meetings.
Community Engagement
Update for Week Ending April 28, 2017
Community Engagement is primarily responsible for implementation/evaluation of public
programs, community meetings, public gatherings and more. Staff attended various meetings,
performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, website maintenance/improvements and performed
content sourcing throughout the City for various digital/social media platforms. Other highlights
include:
Community engagement with residents regarding seaweed on the beach, Long Point Rd,
reclaimed water hook up/schedule, the City’s electric car/charging stations, City Council
meeting video/live stream.
Staff met with Elite Decorations about decorating the New City Hall Plaza for the
Christmas holiday season.
Staff met with George White from the Melbourne Beachsider for an interview about the
Life Rescue Stations. Other Space Coast/Brevard County cities are exploring using the
LRS on all public beaches with/without lifeguards.
Phone conference with representatives from ZAGSTER (https://www.zagster.com/) about
the potential for a Port Canaveral/Cape Canaveral/Merritt Island/Cocoa Beach bike share
program.
o There is potential for a Summer 2016 rollout.
Met with Staff from multiple departments to discuss plans for the Arbor Day/Cape View
event at Manatee Sanctuary Park.
SEAWEED/BEACH WRACK
Staff has received emails/phone calls regarding the seaweed/beach wrack. Several concerned
residents are pleading with the City to remove the beach wrack, and others are asking that the
natural annual/temporary occurrence be left alone. The beach wrack is a VERY important part of
our beach ecosystem because it is teeming with life, shells and all sorts of washed up ocean bits!
The beach wrack is a source of food for many of our beach wildlife/shore birds, shelter for
crabs/insects, full of nutrients for the beach dune vegetation and works to help our beach dunes
GROW. The beach wrack clumps stabilize sand and also anchor seeds as they sprout and settle.
Who knows… you might find a message in a bottle! youtube.com/watch?v=MbXWrmQW-OE
A Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permit does exist to clean up the
beach during the sea turtle nesting season. Staff has reached out to FDEP about the very specific
permit conditions, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for information
about raking the beach during sea turtle nesting season. The City does not want to cause ANY
HARM to the nesting turtles or the natural beach ecosystem. Public Works Services Staff does
rake the beach in coordination with Cocoa Beach during off season sea turtle nesting months.
The following links supply more information about the beach wrack and sea turtles/nesting season.
http://www.cityofmarcoisland.com/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=12349
http://spacecoastdaily.com/2017/03/floridas-sea-turtle-nesting-season-begins-today-tips-and-
reminders/
http://news.brevardtimes.com/2017/03/2017-florida-sea-turtle-nesting-season.html
ARBOR DAY
Staff from multiple Departments, the Honorable Mayor Hoog, Council Member Mike Brown and
his wife, Linda and Rebekah McLain (Community Volunteer and Resident Master Gardener)
participated in the 2017 Arbor Day Cape View event held at Manatee Sanctuary Park on Thursday,
April 27, 2017 from 10-noon. Students listened to the Honorable Mayor Hoog deliver a
proclamation about Arbor Day, discovered what an arborist does (talks to trees!), presented the
City with Arbor Day artwork, got a lesson in propagation that they took home and participated in
a Park wide scavenger hunt! The students planted cuttings from a Chaya tree that were donated by
a Brevard County gardener (twitter account @FloridaFlowerFloozie). The scavenger hunt
consisted of twelve (12) questions and four (4) activities throughout the Park. Staff wore numbered
stickers so the students could find them and get “clues” to their question. The winners were given
1st place Arbor Day Scavenger Hunt trophies to take home.
The Honorable Mayor Hoog delivering a proclamation about the meaning of Arbor Day.
Tim Davis talking about being an Arborist.
Tim Davis talking about being an Arborist and how he can “speak to the trees!”.
Students presenting the Honorable Mayor and Arborist with Arbor Day art.
Staff from Culture & Leisure Services giving clues!
Staff from the Finance Department giving clues!
Students “naming the turtles”. The favorites were – Jeff, Mento and Tic-Tack!
Staff from PWS explaining the rules of the BAT PUZZLE
Staff from PWS explaining the importance/rules of recycling
Staff from PWS demonstrating how big a ½ acre is, because for every person who moves to
Florida, a ½ acre of natural habitat must be destroyed.
Students getting creative with the Arbor Day painting station
Staff from PWS and Rebekah McLain, a Community Volunteer and the Community Garden
Resident Master Gardener, helping students get artsy!
Staff from PWS and Rebekah McLain, a Community Volunteer and the Community Garden
Resident Master Gardener, helping students get artsy!
The Chaya tree cuttings after being planted. We planted sixty (60) tree cuttings!
Students looking for Staff for clues!
Code Enforcement Staff giving clues!
See if YOU can get all the answers right without Google!
(Answers at the end of this section)
1. I am tall like a tree and I soak up sun, but I turn those sun rays into electric power! What am I,
and how many are there in the whole park - including the parking lot?
2. My name is Max, and I don’t know what I am… Can you help me?
3. I don’t run in the park, but I take a route nearby - What is my name?
4. Find the recycle bin station and sort the trash correctly for a star!
5. What type of palm tree do coconuts grow on?
6. A coconut is not a...
a. Fruit
b. Nut
c. Seed
d. Fish
7. Add your hand prints to Arbor Day paintings for the New City Hall for a star!
8. What is the state tree of Florida?
9. Florida has the third largest population of “wild what” in the United States?
10. What would you name the 3 sea turtles? Turn in a sheet with 3 names for a star!
11. Only what percentage of Florida beach is still pristine (perfect)?
12. Ponce De Leon called this region “La Florida,” which is Spanish for what?
13. I am a flying mammal. I like to eat mosquitos and I stay awake all night! Work as a team to
complete the puzzle to find out what I am for a star!
14. Did you know that 900 - 1,000 people move to Florida each day? For each new person that comes
to Florida, guess how much wildlife habitat must be cleared…
15. We don’t have a lot of hills in Florida which makes us “the what state” in the United States?
16. What is the official nickname of Florida?
Tech Talk
Staff held a Tech Talk on Monday, April 24. 2017 at the Cape Canaveral Public Library from 5-
7PM. Seven (7) attendees came to learn how to use their devices and to ask questions about:
Making calls over WIFI
Using the Brevard County Library System
Closing apps
Attendees brought in their devices for hands on help and left feeling more confident about their
technology. In attendance were residents from Melbourne, Rockledge, Cape Canaveral and Cocoa.
Community Garden
Staff and volunteers held the 1st Annual Community Garden Earth Day Meet-up on Saturday, April
22, 2017 from 9-11AM at the Community Garden located in Patriots Park/Long Point Rd. Council
Member Brendan McMillin made coffee for interested attendees, more window railing boxes were
planted, interested gardeners discussed organic pesticide and folks made plans to share the harvest!
Thank you to ACE Hardware Cape Canaveral for donating soil, mulch and koozies!
Residents/visitors stopped during walks/bike rides to ask questions about how to get involved/how
to get a garden installed in other parts of the City.
Staff recently discovered that the Community Garden is being used in MLS property descriptions
as a reason to live there!
“Two story town-home with TWO private patio areas and no HOA! Enjoy the
convenience of living in the heart of Cape Canaveral, where dining, entertainment,
and amenities are just minutes away. This home is situated within a quiet
neighborhood, and is only a block away from the new Cape Canaveral
community garden! …”
Unique Community Identity
Public Works Services Staff installed two (2) PEAFOWL CROSSING signs on the North end of
North Atlantic Ave. close to Harbor Dr. The purpose of these signs is to continue the community
vision of creating a “sense of arrival and unique community identity” as #TheSpaceBetween
Inspiration + Relaxation. For more about the Cape Canaveral Vision Statement, please visit this
link cityofcapecanaveral.org/visioning
Looking South on North Atlantic Ave. (left) and looking North on North Atlantic Ave. (right)
LifeTM Rescue Project
Over the weekend, two (2) Life Rescue Station “tubes” were stolen on Polk and Tyler Avenues.
Staff is working with the Life Rescue Project to get those replaced. To add a bit more whimsy to
the unique project, Staff has asked the Life Rescue Project to alternate the tube colors to other City
brand colors ie; fuschia, blue, purple, green, etc.
Staff created an interactive map using Boondock Cities to show locations of the Life Rescue
Stations on City public beaches. The map also shows locations of the Mobi-mats and the two
Brevard County/Port Canaveral lifeguards (Cherie Down Park/Jetty Park).
To view the map, please follow this link http://bit.ly/2oVb3iO
International Life Saving Federation
Staff has been researching similar established Life Rescue Station projects throughout the United
States and the World. While researching established programs, Staff visited the website of the
International Life Saving Federation. The About Page of the ILS states that:
“The International Life Saving Federation is composed of national aquatic lifesaving
organizations (known as Member Federations) from around the world.
Through our own work and that of our Member Federations, we lead the global effort to
reduce injury and death in, on, or around the water.
We accomplish this by assisting existing national lifesaving organizations; facilitating and
developing a global exchange of drowning prevention and lifesaving information and of best
lifesaving practices; helping establish lifesaving organizations in areas of the world where
they are needed, but do not exist; acting as the International Federation for lifesaving sport;
and cooperating with other international bodies with shared goals.”
On the Position Statements section/webpage (linked here http://www.ilsf.org/about/position-
statements) of the ILS website, there is a Position Statement about Water Safety (linked here
http://www.ilsf.org/file/3896/download?token=0oZNUpv-)
The four (4) page document examines many aspects of drowning and defines drowning as a leading
cause of death. The Position Statement makes the point that “drowning occurs at any age, but over
half of all drowning deaths are of children under 15 years of age.” The Position Statement puts a
focus on the “disparity in the incidence of drowning between low and middle-income countries as
compared to high-income countries” and explains the two (2) main differences. One (1) main
difference is exposure to water in general. The City of Cape Canaveral is The Space Between
Oceanside + Riverside, so obviously there is a HIGH exposure to water for Cape Canaveral
residents/visitors. The other difference is stated to be the presence of some sort of preventative
action.
“Successful preventive strategies, commonly utilized in fully developed countries and some
less-developed countries, demonstrate that it is entirely possible to mitigate against
drowning, dramatically reducing the incidence of death from this cause. Commonly accepted
methods include providing instruction in water safety and swimming skills, minimizing
exposure to risk by use of barriers, making personal floatation devices and rescue devices
available, providing lifeguards in areas where people gather for recreational swimming, and
regulating water transit and other boating.”
The Position Statement makes a strong point between page one (1) and two (2) saying:
“Currently, the difference in drowning rates between higher and lower-income countries is
as much as fifty fold; evidence of the effectiveness of preventative efforts in high-income
countries. It is a powerful demonstration of the effectiveness of targeting drowning as a
major public health problem. Clearly, with adequate attention and effort, drowning is a
largely preventable cause of death.”
On page two (2) of the Position Statement, the ILS describes different risk factors and calls out
recreation saying that:
“During recreation, common in high-income countries, risk factors include lack of use of
personal flotation devices, use of alcohol, recreation at unprotected bodies of water, and
exceeding swimming ability.”
The City has only two (2) lifeguard areas – both of which are not controlled by the City. The use
of alcohol is not prohibited on the beach, and many residents/tourists have low water skills. There
is also seasonal/frequent high surf/rip currents for residents/visitors to contend with.
The Position Statement mentions the World Congress on Drowning from 2002 saying,
“At the World Congress on Drowning 2002 the assembled experts estimated that over 80%
of all drowning episodes can be prevented, and prevention is the key management
intervention.”
The attitude of City Staff, worldwide beach communities and the organization that determines
international lifesaving guidelines is prevention – prevention – prevention.
Long Point Rd. Hurricane Matthew Clean-up
Staff received one (1) email and one (1) letter from the 219 Long Point Rd. residents regarding the
“park at the end of Long Point Rd.” Residents were informed that the current project was
established during the Hurricane Matthew clean-up efforts, and is utilizing the Career Source
Brevard crews already working on other Hurricane clean-up related projects. There was a large
amount of down/damaged trees left in the Long Point Rd. area from Hurricane Matthew. The crew
has cleared roughly three (3) acres of trees/foliage, which consisted of 98% invasive Brazilian
Pepper trees. The cleared trees are being chipped into a forty (40) yard roll off dumpster before
being removed from the work site.
They were also informed that there has been a long-term/on-going Army Corps of Engineers
project on the docket for close to ten (10) years to create a natural mangrove estuary/wildlife
preserve/sanctuary project at the end of Long Point Rd extending west to the Banana River. It is
in the VERY BEGINNING planning stage. It could have a looping elevated boardwalk
extending all the way to the Banana River, a two (2) story observation deck with views of the
Banana River Lagoon/launches/sunsets, information boards describing the plants/animals living
in the preserve area and access to the river edge/beach for fishing/relaxing/enjoying. Anyone with
questions about this project, can contact Staff at (321) 243-8750.
The following images are from a similar project in Naples, FL called the Gordan River Greenway
Park.
Fitness Challenge!
Time to turn up the heat and get active! These are the last days of the 2017 Health First Mayors’
Fitness Challenge, and West Melbourne is coming on strong! We need EVERYONE to get
EXTRA active to ensure a 1st place victory!
Report A Concern Webpage
The website Report A Concern form is available to all residents/visitors as a way to send the City
positive/negative concerns. Here are the most recent submissions the City webpage received. The
form can be used by following this link: cityofcapecanaveral.org/reportaconcern
*The following submitted concerns are directly from the Report A Concern webpage* (Unedited)
What is your concern?: I LIVE AT 703 SOLANA SHORES DR. APT B-410.
THIS MORNING SOMEONE'S CONTRACTOR STARTED DRILLING THROUGH
WHAT SOUNDED LIKE CONCRETE. LATER WE HEARD A LARGE BANG
FOLLOWED SLOWLY BY 2 MORE VERY LOUD BANGS.
NOW I FIND THAT SOMETHING BLACK HAS PUNCTURED THE OUTSIDE OF
THE BUILDING.
MY CONCERN IS THAT MY FLOOR MAY BE COMPROMISED SINCE THE
PUNCTURE IS WHERE THE CONCRETE SLAB THAT SEPARATES THE
APARTMENTS FROM THE THIRD TO THE FOURTH FLOOR IS.
What is your concern?: Life rescue project pole/raft down again on beach. Marked
number 58 Near Ridgewood( Surf) overpass-North on beach. April 22 2017
What is your concern?: There appears to be people smoking cigarettes and drinking
alcohol at the kickball fields during the games. I'm all but certain that is prohibited and
should be addressed.
Scavenger Hunt Answers
Facebook – cityofcapecanaveral, 3,931 page likes, +62 page likes
Instagram – cityofcapecanaveral, 660 followers, +77 followers!
Recent posts:
Twitter – capecanaveralfl, 980 followers, +17 followers
Recent Tweets:
Pinterest – capecanaveralfl, 604 inspiring pins
Periscope – capecanaveralfl, 1,155 hearts (live stream likes), +117 hearts!
Snapchat – capecanaveralfl, 239 point score
MailChimp – 310 subscribers, +1 subscriber
Social media bests! Tag the City in photos, tweets and posts to be considered
Community Development
Update for Week Ending April 28, 2017
Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests
from the public, including performing plan reviews, processing permits, conducting inspections,
performing site visits, issuing Notices and conducting research.
The Building Division conducted 51 inspections; processed 34 new building permit applications;
32 permits picked up/payments processed; processed 406 renewal (or new) Business Tax Receipts
Alarm and/or Fire payments.
Assisted 19 walk-in customers regarding miscellaneous items.
Responded to 63 emails, faxes and/or calls requesting permit, zoning and/or BTR
information.
Responded to 51 voicemails.
Contacted two (2) contractors regarding scheduling final inspections for building permits
that are nearing expiration or permits recently expired.
Researched one (1) records request.
Processed one (1) payment for after the fact permit (work performed prior to obtaining a
required building permit).
Processed two (2) new contractor’s information packets (Contractor Lic., Liability
Insurance and W/C Insurance) to allow them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral.
Prepared 15 billing invoices for fire inspections.
Scanned/verified 319 pages of Building Department documents.
Code Enforcement performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests
from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:
Received seven (7) new requests giving life-safety issues priority, followed closely by
community appearance and property maintenance.
Provided front counter coverage and assisted 17 citizens with building/code enforcement
requests.
Conducted 24 site inspections.
Removed eight (8) signs from right-of-way/telephone poles within the City.
Responded to 15 voicemails regarding complaints/inquiries.
Responded to 13 lien search requests.
Code Enforcement Officers continue to conduct daily community sweeps for visible
violations throughout the City.
Obtained compliance in the field for two (2) Code violations.
Issued three (3) door tags for visible violations to be corrected.
One Code Enforcement Officer completed all Code Enforcement certification levels by
obtaining level 4 certification.
Planning performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the
Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:
Records Management – 323 pages of documents scanned/verified; converted 19 pdf. files
to Laserfiche searchable documents.
Coordinated review comments from the City Engineer for the proposed RaceTrac at 8899
Astronaut Boulevard.
Responded to request from County Commissioner Jim Barfield regarding a letter his office
received from Mr. Bernie Lennon, who resides at 126 Oak Lane, regarding Code
Enforcement complaints related to 127 Oak Lane.
Participated in the annual Arbor Day event at Manatee Sanctuary Park.
In conjunction with the City Attorney’s Office, revised the application for a variance that is
available on the City website. The revisions will help provide a more complete application
package to aid decision-makers in their review.
Began preparation of property catalog to inventory existing residential condominium or
townhouse projects that have a density greater than 15 units per acre. Said properties shall
be reviewed by the City Council for purposes of a vested rights certificate.
Economic Development
Update for Week Ending April 28, 2017
Performed day to day duties/responsibilities, conducted various meetings with business
stakeholders, potential investors, citizens, realtors and Staff. Performed site visits and
conducted research as necessary.
Worked with siting commercial real estate investment firm and local commercial land
owner. Communicated Economic Opportunity Overlay District (EOOD) requirements
for a 150-room hotel.
City Hall status:
o Anticipated Substantial Completion date is estimated to be June 15th.
o Microwave internet link system wiring installation is scheduled for next week.
o Exterior painting continues.
o Interior floor tile installation underway.
o Installation of interior doors on 2nd floor underway.
o Ceiling grid installation on 2nd floor underway.
o Decorative arches are being installed on exterior walls under the covered
veranda.
o Ornamental exterior faux-window scroll work is being installed. The welded
steel units are powder coated and designed for ease of maintenance.
o Pot-bellied ornamental railing installed on Porte-Cochere roof.
o FPL transformer installed at northwest corner of the building. Working with our
contractor and representatives from FPL to finalize the transformer easement.
o Terra Cotta roofing tile is nearing completion.
Director was guest speaker at the local Rotary Club luncheon. Several topics were
addressed from “How is Cape Canaveral getting the fantastic results it is getting?” to
“How does the Economic Opportunity Overlay District work?” Great, enthusiastic
responses and support from the attendees!
Bikeshare Program Update:
o Along with Community Engagement Director, continued working with
representatives from Zagster to further develop the program.
o Working with local businesses to establish sponsorships to continue the
program to connect Cocoa Beach to Port Canaveral. Expanding the bike sharing
program furthers our Vision’s goal of a bikeable, walkable City.
Culture and Leisure Services
Update for Week Ending April 28, 2017
Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests
from the public.
Director Meetings
City Manager
Administrative/Financial Services Director
Human Resources Director
Head Librarian for the Cape Canaveral Library
Brevard Sheriff’s Office Charities Inc. Director and Pet Posse Board Members
Cape View Elementary Swings Ribbon Cutting
Athletic Leagues - Wednesday night intermediate tennis continued playoff matches with the
championship match being held next week. Wednesday night advanced racquetball finished the
halfway point of the season with heavy competition all throughout the league. Wednesday night
Co-Ed kickball completed the fourth week of the season with only two teams remaining undefeated
early in the season. Thursday night Co-Ed softball completed another week of play with one
undefeated team taking the first team loss and Sapphire Lounge sliding into first place.
2017 Student Art Show – Only one week remains before the 18th installment of this great event.
This year’s show, taking place in conjunction with May’s Friday Fest, will feature a record
breaking 13 Brevard County Schools.
Cultural Programs - The City’s Cultural Programs Manager will be representing District #2 for
the Brevard County Historical Commission this weekend at an historic preservation conference
hosted by the North Brevard Heritage Association, Titusville Historic Preservation Board and the
City of Titusville. Dubbed “The Many Faces of Preservation”, this conference will take place
Friday, April 28th through Sunday, April 30th at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Titusville. It
will include seminars, preservation vendor exhibition and a Wine Stroll showcasing the numerous
historic structures that have been restored and repurposed in Titusville’s downtown business
district. Geared towards professionals and laypersons alike, this conference will cover a wide array
of preservation topics ranging from genealogy research and document/photo preservation, to how
to properly care for historic homes and structures. To find out more about this conference, and
how to attend, call 321-626-5224 or visit their event page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-
many-faces-of-preservation-tickets-32085734295
Wellness Wednesday Club – Get ready for summer with a fun, family/neighbor friendly, non
competitive fit club to get you in shape for the summer fun. Culture & Leisure Services Staff will
lead participants through a 45 minute citcuit workout at Xeriscape Park on Wednesday evenings
starting May 3rd at 5:30 p.m. A 4-week circuit plan will be distributed to participants to not only
complete while on site, but to allow them to challenge themselves between classes if they felt like
stepping it up to the next level. All ages/skill levels are welcome.
Farmers Market – Everyone is invited to enjoy fresh produce, baked goods and artisanal products
offered at the new and improved Farmers Market. See you Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Taylor Avenue next to the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex.
Meet Me at the Park Contest – Only three days remain to nominate our City to win the big prize.
Parks are the cornerstone of nearly every community. They serve millions as places to get active,
inspire healthy living, connect with nature and gather with loved ones to make memories and have
a blast. By their nature, parks make our lives and communities better. When we support local
parks, we help the environment, economy and our health thrives. We need your help so a Cape
Canaveral park can win $20,000 in the #MeetMeAtThePark contest! Nominate Cape Canaveral
this #EarthMonth at www.nrpa.org/beinspired #BeInspired. Nominators will be entered to win a
new tablet.
Public Works Services
Update for Week Ending April 28, 2017
Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests
from the public.
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)/Sanitary Sewer System
Oxidation Ditch Rehabilitation Project. Contractor installed aboveground piping and
pumps adjacent to the Equalization Basin to initiate oxidation ditch bypass operations. The
existing oxidation ditch will be shut down for a 3-4 month period to install new equipment
and for cleaning/maintenance. The Equalization Basin will serve as a temporary oxidation
ditch for this period. The upgraded oxidation ditch is then scheduled to be operational in
mid- to late-2017. The main roadway to the Maintenance Building is now closed; the
roadway to the west around the Reject Water Tank is open. A US Environmental Protection
Agency audit of the Project is scheduled for May 10. Current project construction
completion: 24%.
Contractor installing piping and pumps adjacent to Equalization Basin – looking south.
Sewer Force Main Break. Staff and the City’s emergency contractor repaired a sewer force main
break along Commerce Street on April 22. An air release valve on the force main malfunctioned
and was capped until the force main is replaced in FY17-18.
Stormwater
Shoreline Restoration Project. The City’s contractor, SDV Services, LLC, initiated the
placement of rock at selected locations along the northern portion of the Banana River Park
shoreline. Rock will be placed along the shoreline to prevent future erosion in areas where
native vegetation (e.g., mangroves) is not present. Work will be completed at Banana River
Park and then proceed to Manatee Sanctuary Park. Construction completion date: July 1,
2017.
Contractor placing rock along Banana River Park shoreline – looking northwest.
Graded shoreline area and turbidity curtain in Banana River – looking southeast.
Inlet Replacements. The City’s contractor will be replacing five inlets with Type “C”
inlets in the Presidential Streets area at the following locations:
o NE and SE corners of North Atlantic Ave./Jefferson Ave.; and
o NE, SE and SW corners of Madison Ave./Poinsetta Ave.
This is part of the City’s long-term program to replace older stormwater inlets with Type
“C” inlets which trap vegetation and debris prior to entering the City’s stormwater system.
Stormwater Site Inspections. Over the next several weeks, Staff will be conducting
inspections of stormwater structures (e.g., ponds and retention areas) throughout the City
for any damages. Staff will also be conducting inspections of business properties for illicit
discharges to the City’s stormwater system. These inspections are required by the City’s
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) [stormwater]) permit.
Infrastructure Maintenance (IM)
North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. The City’s contractor installed 18 solar-
powered lights on the northern end of the North Atlantic Avenue corridor; remaining lights
will be installed in May 2017. Numerous FPL lights will also be moved from the western
side of the roadway to the eastern side. Other future improvements include purchase/
installation of (1) large, decorative planters, (2) bus shelters/benches, (3) decorative
banners, (4) pedestrian/bicyclist rest areas and (5) additional traffic/wayfinding signage.
Utilities Advisory Board. Staff attended this quarterly meeting in Cocoa, FL. The main
purpose of the meeting was to appoint new officers for the next fiscal year. There was also
discussion about the fluoridation of drinking water; “grass roots” movements continue to
spread throughout the country requesting discontinuance of adding fluoride to drinking
water due to possible harmful health effects. The next meeting is scheduled for July 26.
Estuary Restoration Grant. Staff submitted documents to US Army Corps of Engineers
to revise the Project’s Cooperative Agreement. The Project consists of improving the City-
owned property at the western end of Long Point Road and includes the clear-cutting of
Brazilian pepper trees/planting of native species. The City has also been approached by a
local developer requiring mitigation for an area construction project. This could potentially
add a significant amount of Project funding for improvement of the property.
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct
Update for Week Ending April 28, 2017
Page 1 of 7
Attached are samplings of the actions taken by Canaveral Deputies during this reporting period.
Patrol Division
Weekly Statistics
April 20 thru April 26, 2017
Type Weekly Total
Calls for Service/Self-Initiated Calls 526
Case Reports Written 32
Case Reports Closed 26
Individuals Arrested 25
Front Desk
Weekly Statistics
April 20 thru April 26, 2017
Type Weekly Total
Phone Calls Answered 93
Walk-ups Assisted 31
Fingerprint Cards Completed 4
Notary Assistance for Citizens 0
Citizen On Patrol
Weekly Statistics
April 6 thru April 12, 2017
Type Weekly Total
Patrol/Detail Hours Completed 5
Office/Training/Meeting Hours 3
Miles Driven 36
Total Volunteer Hours 8
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued)
Page 2 of 7
Date 4/20/2017 to 4/26/2017
17-134599
Narcotics Arrest
Possession of Marijuana Less Than 20 Grams.
North Atlantic Avenue @ Fillmore Avenue, Cape Canaveral
Justin R. Mabbit, W/M, 4/26/1994
Deputy Barrett conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for improper tail
lights. Contact was made with the driver and sole occupant of the
vehicle, Mr. Justin Mabbit. The odor of marijuana was detected. A
search of the vehicle revealed a small amount of marijuana and
paraphernalia. Mr. Mabbit was arrested for Possession of Marijuana less
than 20 Grams, and was ROR'd with a court date. , Deputy/Agent :
Deputy Taylor Barrett
17-134565
Narcotics Arrest
Possession Marijuana <20 Grams
Cherie Down Park, Cape Canaveral
Luis C. Lamb, W/M, 11/7/1980
Daulton D. Crosswhite, W/M, 1/18/1997
FTO Vaughn came into contact with a suspicious occupied vehicle at
Cherie Down Park after allowable parking times. FTO Vaughn smelled
the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A subsequent
investigation led to the discovery that two males, Mr. Luis C. Lamb,
H/M 11/07/1980, Arrestee, and Mr. Daulton D. Crosswhite, W/M,
01/18/1997, Arrestee, were in Possession of Marijuana. Both males
were charged with Possession of Marijuana <20 grams and released
with a court date., Deputy/Agent : FTO Vaughn
17-135233
Warrant Arrest
CIRCUIT COURT ARREST WARRANT REF ORGANIZED FRAUD
OBTAIN PROPERTY LESS THAN 20000 BOND 10000
300 Block Columbia Drive, Cape Canaveral
Rachelle Richter, W/F, 9/25/1993
Deputy Soto responded to the above address in reference to a wanted
person. Ms. Rachelle Richter had an active warrant reference organized
fraud obtain property less than $20,000. Bond $10,000. She was
arrested and transported to jail without incident. , Deputy/Agent : Dep.
A. Soto
17-135874
Warrant Arrest
Out of County Warrant (Monroe) in reference to Issuing Worthless
Checks
Ridgewood Ave. / Hayes Ave., Cocoa Beach
Anthony James Bennett, W/M, 12/9/1982
Dep. Hannon conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after a FCIC/NCIC
query indicated the registered owner, Mr. Anthony James Bennett (w/m
12-09-82), had an active warrant. The warrant is out of Monroe County,
FL in reference to issuing worthless checks. Mr. Bennett was arrested
without incident and transported to the jail, awaiting extradition to
Monroe County., Deputy/Agent : Dep. Hannon
17-135920
Narcotics Arrest
Possession of Marijuana less than 20 grams, Possession of
Paraphernalia
N. Atlantic Ave. / Richie Ave., Cape Canaveral
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued)
Page 3 of 7
Alex S. Izeppi, W, M, 1/14/1999, 510, 180
FTO Howard conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for unlawful speed.
Upon making contact with the driver, Mr. Alex Izeppi, W/M, 01/14/99,
FTO Howard smelled the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle.
Upon searching vehicle, approximately 4 grams of FTP marijuana was
located inside the center console. Mr. Izeppi was issued a court date and
released on his own recognizance., Deputy/Agent : FTO Howard
17-136038
Narcotics Arrest
Possession of Controlled Substance w/o Rx, Possession of Cocaine
Poinsetta Ave. / Lincoln Ave., Cape Canaveral
Nicholas Turner, W, M, 1/5/1989, 602, 180
Dep. Hannon conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for failing to obey a
traffic control device. Upon making contact with the occupants of the
vehicle, Dep. Hannon smelled the distinct odor of fresh marijuana
emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was
conducted. During a search of one of the occupants, Mr. Nicholas
Turner (w/m 01-05-89), a small green pill identified as clonazepam was
located in his front right pocket. Dep. Hannon then located
approximately 1 gram of FTP cocaine in Mr. Turner's wallet. Mr.
Turner arrested and transported to jail without incident., Deputy/Agent :
Dep. Hannon
17-136042
Narcotics Arrest
Possession of Cocaine x 2 and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x3
8400 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral
Emmett H. Green, W/M, 12/22/1990
Jordan S. Adams, W/M, 9/9/1994
Daniel C. Peterson, W/M, 4/25/1989
FTO Howard conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for no tag lights.
Contact was made with the driver, Mr. Emmett H. Green, W/M,
12/22/90, as well as the two passengers, Mr. Jordan S. Adams, W/M,
09/09/94, and Mr. Daniel C. Peterson, W/M, 04/25/89. Mr. Adams was
fidgeting around, at which time FTO Howard noticed a firearm on the
floor near his right foot. All occupants were then removed from the
vehicle for safety reasons. As Mr. Green was exiting the vehicle, FTO
Howard observed a white powdery substance on his shorts, which was
subsequently confirmed to be cocaine. A probable cause search revealed
Mr. Green was in possession of a half-gram of FTP cocaine, Mr. Adams
was in possession of 5 grams of FTP cocaine, and Mr. Peterson was in
possession of a wooden marijuana pipe with burnt residue in the pipe
well. Criminal history checks were conducted of all individuals, and
none have prior felony convictions. The firearm was receipted for and
secured in an evidence locker at CCP. All three individuals were
arrested and transported to jail without incident., Deputy/Agent : FTO
Howard
17-136401
Warrant Arrest
Circuit Court Warrant For Arrest Ref Organized Fraud Obtain Property
Less Than 20000 Bond $10,000
400 Block Tyler Ave., Cape Canaveral
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued)
Page 4 of 7
Melissa Anne Underwood, W/F, 7/31/1966
Ms. Underwood had an outstanding CIRCUIT COURT WARRANT
FOR ARREST REF ORGANIZED FRAUD OBTAIN PROPERTY
LESS THAN $20,000 - BOND $10,000. She was located at the above
address and arrested without incident. , Deputy/Agent : Dep. J. Ruth
17-136754
Assist Motorist
Submerged Vehicle
300 Christopher Columbus Drive, Port Canaveral
A male backed his vehicle into the boat ramp and failed to put the
vehicle into park. When he got out of the vehicle it slid into the water
submerging both the vehicle and the trailer. Brevard Towing responded
and pulled the vehicle out of the water. The Coast Guard (MSD) was
notified and a one call was sent out. No oil or gasoline spilled into the
water. , Deputy/Agent : Dep. S. DiLiberto
17-136929
Fraud
Fraud
Lincoln Ave., Cape Canaveral
The victim reported she left her credit card at a BP gas station in Merritt
Island. The victim stated she spoke to a BP employee who advised the
credit card was located and would be secured inside the store until she
could pick it up. When the victim returned to the store, her credit card
was no longer there. The victim was then notified by her bank that her
credit card was used at various stores in Merritt Island, including the BP
gas station where it was originally left. There are no suspects or
witnesses at this time. Case report was completed and referred to East
Precinct GCU., Deputy/Agent : Dep. Hannon
17-136981
Fraud
Counterfeit Money
7001 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, Just Slide Inn
The owner of the Just Slide Inn Bar reported there were 6 counterfeit
$20.00 bills in the receipts envelope for the business. Unknown when
the counterfeit bills were acquired. At this time, there is no suspect
information and there is not video surveillance available. Case referred
to ECU., Deputy/Agent : Dep. Hannon
17-137092
Narcotics Arrest
Possession of Meth, Possession of Heroin w/the intent to sell,
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Aggravated Assault on LEO
500 Block Monroe Ave., Cape Canaveral
Sandra L. Purvis, W/F, 8/30/1978
FTO Howard and Dep. Moore responded to a suspicious person call and
upon arrival, contact was made with a white female, later identified as
Ms. Sandra Purvis, DOB 08/30/78. After receiving her identification,
Ms. Purvis attempted to conceal an item in her back pocket, and as
deputies instructed her to show her hands, she initially refused. Ms.
Purvis then removed her hands, at which time a small baggie of FTP
meth fell to the ground. FTO Howard attempted to take Ms. Purvis into
custody, but she tried to pull away. After being escorted to the ground,
Ms. Purvis actively resisted by twisting and flailing about. Ms. Purvis
attempted to bite Dep. Moore on the leg; was unsuccessful. Ms. Purvis
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Page 5 of 7
was subsequently restrained in handcuffs. A search of Ms. Purvis' back
pocket revealed she was hiding a quantity of heroin and meth in her
pocket, which was packaged for sales. Ms. Purvis was transported to
jail., Deputy/Agent : FTO Howard
17-137277
Battery
Battery
CT-2, 180 Christopher Columbus Drive, Port Canaveral, Victory Casino
While underway on the Victory Casino ship, an unknown male suddenly
approached the victim at the bar. The unknown male said some profane
language, and punched the victim in the face, causing him to fall
backwards. Security separated the two parties and the unknown male
left the area and was unable to be located. The victim had no visible
injuries and did not wish to pursue charges. Case report completed and
referred to file., Deputy/Agent : Dep. Lakeman
17-137283
DUI / Narcotics
Arrest
Possession of Marijuana Wax, Possession less than 20 Grams of
Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, DUI, Refusal to Submit
Astronaut Blvd. / Long Point Rd., Cape Canaveral
Marty Miller, W/M, 4/30/1964
Dep. Hannon conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for running a red
light. Contact was made with the driver, Mr. Marty Miller, DOB
4/30/64, who showed obvious signs of impairment. Mr. Miller was
subsequently arrested for DUI. Mr. Miller refused a breath test and had
a prior suspension for refusal to submit. During a search of Mr. Miller's
person incident to arrest, a small container holding FTP marijuana wax
was located in his shirt pocket. Another 1 gram of FTP marijuana and a
black smoking pipe were located in Mr. Miller's vehicle. Mr. Miller was
transported to the jail without incident., Deputy/Agent : Dep. Hannon
17-138178
DUI Arrest
DUI
Astronaut Blvd. / W. Central Blvd., Cape Canaveral
Cory Miller, W/M, 11/19/1990
Dep. Moore conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for operating without
headlights at night. The driver, Mr. Cory Miller, W/M, 11/19/90,
exhibited obvious signs of intoxication. Mr. Miller was subsequently
arrested for DUI, and he refused a breath test. Mr. Miller was
transported to jail without incident., Deputy/Agent : Dep. Moore
17-138243
Criminal Mischief
Criminal Mischief and On-Site VOP ref Grand Theft
8700 Block Oleander Ct., Cape Canaveral
Freddie L. Phillips, B/M, 4/5/1995
Deputies responded to Oleander Ct., in reference to a disturbance. Upon
arrival, FTO Howard made contact with the victim who stated Mr.
Freddie Phillips, B/M, 04/05/95, had willfully and maliciously damaged
all three televisions in the residence. Mr. Phillips has no ownership in
the televisions, and they are solely owned by the victim. The total value
of the damaged televisions is estimated at $2000.00. Mr. Phillips
admitted to causing the damage and was arrested for Criminal Mischief.
A FCIC/NCIC check revealed Mr. Phillips is on felony probation for
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Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued)
Page 6 of 7
Grand Theft until December 2017. Mr. Phillips was charged accordingly
and transported to jail without incident., Deputy/Agent : FTO Howard
17-138336
Warrant Arrest
On-Site VOP ref Theft and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Astronaut Blvd. / Church Ln., Cape Canaveral
Carley Flowers, W/F, 1/20/1985
FTO Howard conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for failure to obey a
traffic control device. The occupants were identified and while
conducting a records check on both occupants, it was discovered that
one of the occupants, Ms. Carley Flowers, DOB 1/20/85, is on felony
probation, with the special conditions of no bars and that she is to be at
an approved residence unless she is at work. Investigation revealed that
Ms. Flowers was at the Lamp Post Tavern this evening, and was not at
work. She was in direct violation of her special conditions and was
taken into custody for an on-site violation of her probation. During a
search incident to arrest, a plastic baggie with cocaine residue was
located in her purse. Ms. Flowers was charged accordingly and
transported to jail without incident., Deputy/Agent : FTO Howard
17-138550
Vehicle Burglary
Vehicle Burglary
Ocean Park Lane, Cape Canaveral
PSA Weidner responded to Ocean Park Lane in reference to a vehicle
burglary where he made contact with the victim who advised the vehicle
unlocked overnight. In the morning it was observed the vehicle had
been gone through and some items missing. The total value of the items
stolen was $2300. The victim was unable to provide any suspect
information at this time. PSA Weidner surveyed the area for cameras,
but yielded negative results., Deputy/Agent : PSA Weidner
17-139000
Beach Patrol
Beach Patrol
Washington Ave @ Ridgewood Ave, Cape Canaveral
Conducted beach patrol from Jetty Park to Cocoa Beach Pier. No
violations observed., Deputy/Agent : Dep Jenkins
17-139250
Fraud/Forgery
Uttering a Forged Bill
8300 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, Ace Hardware
A white male entered the business Monday evening for approximately
10 minutes. He attempted to purchase glue with a twenty dollar bill that
was discovered to be counterfeit. He then went out to his car and paid
for the glue with real money. Ace Hardware kept the twenty dollar bill
and turned it over to deputies. This case is being referred to ECU.,
Deputy/Agent : Dep. Petsos
17-140785
Narcotics Arrest
Possession of a Controlled Substance W/O Prescription, Possession of
Marijuana less than 20 Grams, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Ridgewood Av @ McKinley Ave, Cocoa Beach
Alyssa D. Friedman, W/F, 1/9/1991
Deputy Barrett conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for violation of a
traffic control device. Contact was made with the driver, Ms. Alyssa
Friedman, who gave consent to search her vehicle. During the search, a
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small amount of FTP marijuana was located as well as a glass pipe and
grinder. Also located were two Adderall pills and 1 alprazolam pill. Ms.
Friedman did not have a prescription for the controlled substances. Post
Miranda Ms. Friedman admitted to possessing the marijuana and the
Adderall without having a prescription with her. Ms. Friedman was
arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance W/O a Prescription,
Possession of Marijuana less than 20 grams and Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia. , Deputy/Agent : Dep. T. Barrett
17-141604
Traffic Crash
Traffic Crash
7900 N. Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, Sweet Spot
Deputies responded to the Sweet Spot Car Wash in reference to a
vehicle vs. building crash. Driver lost control of their vehicle and struck
the building when leaving the car wash. The driver sustained a possible
broken arm and lacerations. Due to the driver's age and injuries, driver
was transported to Holmes via Life Flight. Deputies set up a landing
zone at the baseball field located at 7920 Orange Ave. , Deputy/Agent :
Dep. A. Soto
17-141889
17-141916
Warrant Arrest
2 Active Warrants - VOP Poss. of Cocaine and Poss. of Cont.
Substance. Additional charges: Resisting w/o Violence, Possession of
Cannabis Wax, Legend Drugs w/o valid Rx, Paraphernalia, and an On-
Site VOP
SR 520 / SR A1A, Cocoa Beach
Sara Nicole Manning, W/F, 1/27/1994
Ms. Sara N. Manning, W/F, 1/17/94, had two active warrants for felony
VOP, in reference to Poss. of Cocaine and Poss. of Cont. Substance.
Dep. Hannon received information that Ms. Manning was in the area of
SR 520 and SR A1A. Ms. Manning was located and she fled on foot as
Dep. Hannon was speaking with her. After a brief foot chase, Ms.
Manning was taken into custody for the warrant. During a search
incident to arrest, Dep. Hannon located several items of paraphernalia
(spoons, syringes, cotton swabs with residue, and plastic baggies with
residue), two e-cigs with cannabis wax, and several prescription meds.
The following additional charges were implemented under CR #2017-
00141889: Resisting w/o Violence, Possession of Cannabis Wax,
Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Legend Drugs w/o valid Rx,
and an On-Site VOP for the new charges. Ms. Manning was transported
to jail without further incident., Deputy/Agent : Dep. Hannon