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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update 09-01-2017 Contents 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 Due to the Holiday, there will be no Weekly Update next week. Have a Happy & Safe Labor Day! 5-16-2017 Cape Canaveral Vision Statement We envision: A bikeable and walkable Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its welcoming residential feel, characterized by low-rise buildings. This residential and business friendly atmosphere is a livable, attractive, safe, inclusive and sustainable coastal community that embraces the oceanside and riverside as the main amenities, and supports and promotes local tourism, culture, recreation, commerce, municipal civic interests and education. We envision: A City network of “complete streets” 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 walkable 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 as The Space Between. 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: An engaged and compassionate 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, acts progressively but deliberately and actively recruits and supports businesses that enhance economic viability and serve our residents and visitors with goodwill. 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 September 1, 2017 City Manager’s Office 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 & Community members regarding various projects, issues, and initiatives.  Executive Assistant (EA) provided assistance to select Department Directors.  EA assisted CCO/Directors with proofing/reviewing/revising of 09-01-17 Weekly Update.  EA met with Staff & Furniture Vendor on coordinating details for the new City Hall.  EA attended the United Way Workshop to help kick-off the 2017 Campaign.  EA met with Staff on the Texas Hurricane Relief effort. City Clerk’s Office City Clerk’s Office Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public/Staff and provided coverage/assistance to the City Manager’s Office and City Council. Highlights:  Records Management – prepared 10.75 cubic feet (7 boxes) of records for disposition; continuing to prepare boxes/drawers of records for disposition and/or offsite scanning in preparation for move to New City Hall; met with Public Works Services Staff regarding Laserfiche records depository; teleconferenced with new MCCi Account Manager.  Public Records Requests – coordinated with Community Development Staff in responding to/fulfilling request for building permits from the past 16 years; received request regarding Community Redevelopment Agency activities/projects and began preparing response in coordination with Community Development and Financial Services Staff; fulfilled request for campaign treasurers’ reports from 2012.  Council Meetings – finalized/distributed agenda/packet for 09-05-17 Special Meeting and continued preparations for 09-19-17 Regular Meeting.  Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) – continued preparations for 09-19-17 CRA Special Board Meeting and legal ad Notice of Hearing in Florida Today.  City Election – five (5) candidates qualified for the City Election; for more information, please go to: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/election or www.votebrevard.com; next campaign treasurers’ reports will be due 09-08-17.  Continued assisting with orientation/training with Executive Assistant to the City Manager.  Met with Financial Services Director and Deputy Director regarding the City Clerk’s Office purpose/function.  Met with City Manager and select Department Directors regarding various items/issues.  The City Hall marquee has been temporarily deactivated due to construction of new City Hall; anticipated reactivation late August/early September. Financial Services Financial Services Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public. Human Resources/Risk Management Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Labor Market Trends Building Industry Labor Shortage (Source: Moneybox, UC, U.S. Department of Labor) While the disaster that is tropical storm Harvey is still ongoing and we as Floridians know all too well that it will take a tremendous amount of resources and years to complete the massive cleanup, demolition and reconstruction of tens of thousands of structures impacted by floodwaters, there is one resource currently in critically short supply - workers with the skills needed to assist in disaster recovery. Throughout the U.S. construction companies have been sounding the alarm that they can’t find skilled tradespeople or unskilled laborors. The shortages are acute in the types of trades that get called into action after a disaster. America’s construction labor force has undergone a sea of change in the past decade. How Did We Get Here?  When the housing bust came, hundreds of thousands of roofers and other skilled and unskilled tradespeople were laid off.  Because the recovery was remarkably slow, many went on to find work in different industries.  Many construction workers had come to the United States (legally and illegally) from Mexico and Central America to work in the boom years and in the bust years some of them went home. Others were deported.  And in recent years and particularly this past year, the flow of new workers has slowed down significantly as the Trump Administration aggressively seeks to “Build the Wall” and solicit the assistance of States, Cities and Local Law Enforcement in the deportation of illegal immigrants. The Result As the U.S. housing and construction recovery has gained steam, it’s becoming more difficult to hire construction workers. In June, there were more than 225,000 open construction jobs in the U.S. - up 31 percent from June 2016. Throughout the U.S. construction firms are turning down work. In Dallas, King of Texas Roofing Co. reported turning down more than $20 million in projects because they don’t have enough roofers to do the work. While recovery crews and first responders are answering the immediate call for help, reconstruction, clean-up and recovery will require thousands of long-term workers willing and able to stay for months and even years. Workers will need places to live and they will command above market wages. A Tulane and University of California, study found that 100,000 Hispanic workers thronged into the Gulf Coast Region in the wake of Katrina - many of them undocumented. Houston will need a similar migration for it to recover. In 2017, where will the 100,000 construction workers come from? Vacancy Update The City of Cape Canaveral, Finance Department is looking for a Part-Time Accountant. For full job details go to: www.cityofcapecanaveral.org and download a City of Cape Canaveral Employment Application. Call HR at: (321) 868-1220 Ext. 225 if you have questions. Hurricane Matthew FEMA Update The City of Cape Canaveral received a surprise visit from our assigned FEMA Project Manager. As a result of an “all hands-on-deck” FEMA response to Hurricane Harvey, we were informed the City’s claims worksheets have been completed and that we are now in the Exit Phase of the process. Our FEMA Project Manager along with all FEMA Staff assigned to Florida were immediately dispatched to Texas. Staff will be checking the State Website regularly for evidence of payment disbursement. SLOW DOWN AND GET OFF YOUR PHONE! School has only been in session a few weeks, but already there’s been numerous pedestrian/ bicyclists injuries and children have lost their lives in Brevard County.  According to statistics kept by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of every five children under the age of 14 killed in traffic crashes in 2015 were pedestrians or bicyclists.  In 2015, the latest statistics available, more than 343 children were killed after being struck by vehicles and 11,000 were injured in school zones. 36 were Florida children, second in the nation only behind California’s 46 child fatalities in school zones or in neighborhoods where children were present. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) A 14.3% increase from 2014.  Afternoon hours are particularly dangerous for children who are walking. 1/3 of child pedestrian fatalities occur between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. A special thanks to Deputy Jeremy Lewis and Lieutenant Don Barker for their support of the City’s School Crossing Guards and commitment to ensuring the safety of the children of Cape View Elementary School. Community Engagement Update for Week Ending September 1, 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. Highlights:  Community engagement with residents regarding: o Upcoming City Events (Community Brainstorm Event 9/12) o Hurricane Season  Tropical Storm IRMA  Hurricane Harvey  Signing up for NIXLE o City maintained grass/mowing/parks o Upcoming Community Garden changes/additions o Flashing LED Signs  Pedestrian rebounders o Status of Twistee Treat opening  Meetings throughout the week with Staff from multiple departments regarding: o Emergency Management o New City Hall o Zagster Bike Share o Moving from PWS to the new City Hall o Community Engagement Projects o FOG Program o Creating a donation fund for Staff/Residents regarding Hurricane Harvey o PWS Staffing Tech-Talk Staff held an on-site Tech-Talk for Residents of Bayport on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. This is the second Tech-Talk to be held at Bayport, at the request of the HOA President and several other Residents. The class covered such topics as:  Outlook  Printer Drivers  Wifi  Brighthouse/Spectrum Speeds  Searching Online o Drilling down to model numbers and specifics If any Cape Canaveral HOAs would be interested in having Staff hold a 5-to-10 person Tech- Talk at their Property Clubhouse, please reach out via email to: Joshua Surprenant at: j.surprenant@cityofcapecanaveral.org Municipal EM Coordinators Conference Call Staff participated in the Brevard County conference call on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. The meeting was run by the Brevard County EOC / Kimberly Prosser, Director of Emergency Management and Michele Jones, Senior Emergency Management Coordinator. Topics included:  Hurricane Harvey o Increased need for blood  Invest 93 o Tropical Storm Irma has our attention  FEMA Flood Map Open Houses o Event info Digital Preliminary Flood Maps for Brevard County Ready for Public Viewing Attend Open House and Learn about Flood Risks in Your Community DATELINE - Newly revised draft preliminary digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Coastal Areas of Brevard County will be available for residents to review at two public Open Houses on September 20-21, 2017. Flood maps show the extent to which areas are at risk for flooding. When updated maps become effective, they help determine flood insurance and building requirements. Residents and property owners will have the opportunity to see the preliminary Coastal maps, learn about their risk of flooding, and ask questions about what the new maps will mean for their property. Residents can meet one-on-one with specialists to discuss flood insurance, engineering, building permits and more. Homeowners, business owners, renters, real estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, and insurance agents are encouraged to attend. The other Brevard County Cities on the conference call with the City of Cape Canaveral were:  Cocoa  Titusville  Indialantic  Palm Bay Community Brainstorm Event Staff will be conducting a Community Brainstorm Event on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex Activity Room. Topics will include:  Sustainability  The Community Garden  And Upcoming City Projects ICMA Webinar Staff watched the ICMA Social Media: Where Citizens and Local Government Unite! Webinar on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. The Webinar provided numerous examples of positive and negative uses of Social Media in terms of facilitating healthier civic engagement, more trusting citizens, and more responsive government. Dream, Think, Plan and DO! A casual meeting of the minds to create positive ideas that inspire positive change in the City of Cape Canaveral. Bring some fun ideas to the table, and let's talk about what the future could hold for the great City of Cape Canaveral. Theme Cape Canaveral: Paint with Your Imagination Brush! Name Our Gumbo Limbo Tree! Staff from multiple departments are working on running a contest to name the 2017 Health First Mayors’ Fitness Challenge Gumbo Limbo Tree prize. Folks are instructed to use Facebook as a way to toss their name entry into the hat while others will “heart/like” the name. The most “hearts/likes” wins! The tree has been planted in Manatee Sanctuary Park and will be dedicated on September 19, 2017. Some suggested names are:  Gumbi  Forrest Gumbo  The Bob Hoog Tree  Canaveral Salt Life  Gumby McGumface  Gumby Star  CC17  Danny Water Odor and Taste Reports Staff has received four (4) complaints regarding the City of Cocoa water odor and taste. Staff researched the issue on the City of Cocoa Website/Social Media and was able to locate an August 28, 2017 Tweet stating that they are aware of the complaints and are handling it accordingly. Staff will monitor for updates. Report a Concern What is your Concern?  “It is believed in Texas that they will have a space plane soon. It will replace the rocket ships -- and they believe you too. That is the talk here in Northwest Florida. By the way, much of the state is in an uproar about the City of Destin, Florida borrowing so much from Florida cities for their "Common Mall" for the common man. (I went there. The parking lots are usually empty.) We heard they said they cleaned you out too to the tune of fifty billion dollars! They borrowed over a million dollars from us for that waste land. Over a few million from Orlando, Daytona Beach, etc. Thought I would let you know. (The FBI was told too.) Take care from Laurel Hills, Florida.”  “Good afternoon, my concern is the recent addition of the flashing 25 MPH sign on N Atlantic near Central. Is it possible to have the lights dimmed a bit? It's unbelievably bright at night and coupled with the flashing makes it so distracting that it is now an even more dangerous intersection. Even when I'm going exactly 25 MPH it will still blind me if someone in front of me passes it going faster. Also the new "stop for pedestrian" signs put up at Washington are causing cars to stop in the middle of the road even when there are no pedestrians to stop for. It seems to confuse drivers, especially those from out of town and again makes it more dangerous with people slamming on their brakes for no pedestrians.” Fido Field Day Staff participated in the first ever Fido Field Day Event (National Dog Day) on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. in Manatee Sanctuary Park. Staff set-up and manned the Community Engagement Table / Photo Booth. Event attendees had their images taken with their pets and then signed the City Event scrapbook. Nanook and Bazooka hugging it out! ( We could learn a lot about kindness and friendship from dogs : ) Pedestrian Crossing Traffic Rebounders Staff coordinated with multiple departments and the BCSO to safely install two (2) pedestrian crossing traffic rebounders on the crosswalk located near Washington Ave. and Church Lane. The team at Public Works Services will soon be installing the light-up, push-button pedestrian crossing signs on both sides of North Atlantic Ave. The rebounders and light-up signs are elements that the recent Mobility Master Plan (April 2017) called for in order to make Cape Canaveral more bikeable, walkable and pedestrian friendly. Community Garden Season 2 Community Gardeners have been put on notice to clean out their plots by September 9, 2017 in order to do seasonal garden maintenance. The garden will be thoroughly cleaned, updated and enlarged for future use. Staff will be holding a Community Garden Meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in the Activity Room of the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in the garden should attend. Recent Community Gardeners Feedback: “Thank you again for a great experience. It is such a well-run, equipped and attractive space. And, please do put our name in the lottery.” - Terry and Gail Sweet NIXLE The City changed to a new notification system (NIXLE). You will need to (re)register your phone number and/or email address. See instructions below. You may choose emergency-only notifications alone, but the City is excited to announce expanded phone-notification services! The City has been reaching the Community with emergency notifications (robo-calls & emails) since 2011. Now, we can also send brief non-emergency notifications of choice straight to your text-enabled mobile phone/smartphone! You can start and stop the service anytime. Best of all – It’s free! Choose from: HERE’S HOW TO REGISTER • Emergency-Only Notifications: o Text enabled cell phone: Text “32920” to 888777. o Landline: Go to https://local.nixle.com/register and fill-out the on-line form. o Email: Go to https://local.nixle.com/register and fill-out the on-line form. • Non-Emergency Notifications: o From your text-enabled phone, send a text message with the Keyword(s) you are interested in to 888777. (See Keyword table above.) You will receive a confirmation via text. Text “stop” at any time to cancel. That’s it! If you have questions, please call: (321) 868-1220 x 330 or (321) 243-8750. More information is available at: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/NIXLE. *NOTICE* Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the subscriber’s plan with their mobile phone carrier. MAKE A HURRICANE PLAN! Facebook – cityofcapecanaveral, 4,241 page likes, +12 page likes Instagram – cityofcapecanaveral, 807 followers, +16 followers Twitter – capecanaveralfl, 1,124 followers, +14 followers https://www.instagram.com/p/BYYglT9lvne/?taken-by=cityofcapecanaveral Recent Social Media Buzz Community Development Update for Week Ending September 1, 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. Building Division The Building Division conducted 52 inspections; 36 new building permit applications; 21 permits picked-up/payments processed; 15 permit inspection results and processed 84 renewal (or new) Business Tax Receipts Alarm and/or Fire notices/payments.  Assisted 31 walk-in Customers regarding miscellaneous items.  Responded to 133 emails, faxes and/or calls requesting permit, zoning and/or BTR information and two (2) voicemails.  Contacted three (3) contractors regarding scheduling final inspection for building permits that are nearing expiration or permit recently expired.  Processed four (4) new contractor’s information packets (Contractor Lic., Liability Insurance and W/C Insurance) to allow them to pull permits in the City of Cape Canaveral.  Assisted 12 walk-in customers regarding miscellaneous items.  Processed one (1) payment for $1,500 contribution to City Tree Bank for tree removal at 109 Long Point Road.  Processed one (1) payment for expired permit.  Verified/scanned 210 pages of building documents.  Open House - Flood Maps for Brevard County Ready for Public Viewing: Newly revised draft preliminary digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Coastal Areas of Brevard County will be available for residents to review at two public open houses on September 20-21, 2017. Flood maps show the extent to which areas are at risk for flooding. When updated maps become effective, they help determine flood insurance and building requirements. Residents and property owners will have the opportunity to see the preliminary coastal maps, learn about their risk of flooding and ask questions about what the new maps will mean for their property. Residents can meet one-on-one with specialists to discuss flood insurance, engineering, building permits and more. Homeowners, business owners, renters, real estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors and insurance agents are encouraged to attend. The open house dates, times and locations are: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Brevard County Government Center Building C, Second Floor (Space Coast Room) 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, FL 32940 Thursday, Sept. 21, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Cocoa Beach Country Club (Main Dining Room) 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 The new preliminary coastal maps were developed through a partnership between the communities and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. They are based on updated modeling data and show coastal flood hazards more accurately than older maps. The goal is to inform property owners and the community of their flood risks. Over time, flood risks change due to construction and development, environmental changes, watershed conditions and other factors. Flood maps are updated periodically to reflect these changes. By law, federally regulated or insured mortgage lenders require flood insurance on buildings that are located in areas at high risk of flooding. Standard homeowners’, business owners’ and renters’ insurance policies typically don’t cover flood damage, so flood insurance is an important consideration for everyone. Flood insurance policies can be purchased from any State-licensed Property and Casualty Insurance agent. Call the National Flood Insurance Program’s Help Center at: 800-427-4661 for more information. Code Enforcement Code Enforcement performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:  Received 5 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 20 site inspections.  Removed 15 signs from right-of-way/telephone poles within the City.  Responded to 27 voicemails regarding complaints/inquiries.  Responded to 4 lien search requests.  Code Enforcement Officers continue to conduct daily community sweeps for visible violations throughout the City.  Issued 1 door tag for visible violations to be corrected. Planning Planning performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week.  In conjunction with the City Manager’s Office, met with property owner regarding parcels he had purchased in 2005 and the legality of the split creating the lots. Although the County Property Appraiser’s Office recognizes the split, the City platting/subdivision process was not followed. Therefore, the lots were not created as required by City Code and cannot be built upon.  In conjunction with the Cultural & Leisure Services Director, met with the City Manager regarding a proposed scope of services for the improvement of the Polk Ave. beach end. In addition, the construction of the Multigenerational Center was discussed with respect to City Code requirements.  Authorized the temporary placement (30-day) of material to stabilize/dewater future construction site at 209 George King Boulevard. Conditions to address potential environmental or compatibility issues were required.  Responded to request for information from County Commissioner John Tobia regarding the City’s Community Redevelopment Area. Specifically, if the City has ever expended any CRA funds on parades or festivals. The Commissioner was informed that the City has not used CRA funds for any of the following: o parades or festivals o grants/loans/funds to any private (or public) party related to parades or festivals o administrative/staffing costs o grants or loans to any private party for any reason whatsoever  In conjunction with the City Attorney’s Office, working on a draft ordinance to allow the use of brick pavers in residential driveways. Process will include the requirement for a property owner to execute a covenant on the property for perpetual maintenance, which will be recorded in the public record. Economic Development Update for Week Ending September 1, 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. City Hall Status  Site work continues with additional grading and sub-base materials and a stormwater line extension into one parking space of the Community Development Department Parking lot.  Coordinated generator installation between the City’s generator supplier and our Contractor.  Conduits have been extended to the utility pole where AT&T and Spectrum utilities will enter. o Continued coordination with AT&T. Conduits, backboard, and ground are complete and ready for phone service installation. o Met with Spectrum representative to review progress. Scheduled coaxial cable installation.  Finish carpentry activities continue.  Interior plumbing trim-out continues with the installation of on-demand instant water heaters.  Arched coffer ceilings have been installed in lobby/elevator area and City Council Foyer.  Painting touch-ups and general interior clean-up work (windows/vacuuming) continues.  Met with representatives from Waste Pro and Public Works Services to review trash and recycling handling/disposal. As part of our commitment to being “green” we are providing only recycling containers in employee offices. All trash is to be placed in one trash receptacle per floor, located in the break room. Met onsite with Public Works Services Team members to walk the site reviewing same.  Public restroom stall partitions are complete.  With Community Development Director and Building Official, held teleconference with City Attorney regarding the City’s Foreclosure Action at 7521 Magnolia Ave. The parties will meet on site next week. This is a part of the City’s good faith effort to comply with the Court-ordered Mediation process. Culture & Leisure Services Update for Week Ending September 1, 2017 Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings  City Manager  Skate Park Company Representative  Cocoa Beach High School Student – Take Stock in Children Mentorship Program  Human Resources Director, Public Works Services Director and Community Engagement Director / Public Works Services Deputy Director  Community Development Director Athletic Leagues Tuesday night Beginner Racquetball League is over the half-way point of the season with all of the new players growing and learning the game. Wednesday night Intermediate Tennis completed the Championship match with a new league winner beating out last season’s winner in a very competitive match. A new Wednesday night Intermediate Tennis League will begin next week with 11 participants. Wednesday night Advanced Racquetball continues to push towards playoffs with every game counting for the top seeds in the tournament. Thursday night Intermediate Tennis finished week 3 of matches with a few players remaining undefeated early in the season. Thursday night Co-Ed Softball held week 4 of games with finalized rosters being turned in to Staff. Wednesday night Co-Ed Kickball will have a Captain’s meeting on September 6th with games beginning on September 13th. Fido Field Day The City’s first dog friendly event at Manatee Sanctuary Park was a big success. People of all ages flocked to Manatee Sanctuary Park for a morning of friendship and fun with the canine companions. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office made a big presence at the event with their mobile adoption unit, Pet Posse and Pal YDC Program who provided a delicious pancake breakfast. The Brevard Training Club hosted an obedience demonstration and opened their obstacle course to the public shortly thereafter for everyone to participate. The dog races had everyone cheering for their pets and laughing as dogs went in every direction but straight. One dog was adopted on site bringing love and companionship to a great family. Friday Fest Get ready to kick-off September properly by visiting with your friends and neighbors at Friday Fest! An amazing array of food will be available ranging from down-home favorites to World cuisine. Beer and wine sales will be hosted by the Viera Soccer Club. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. featuring Spanks Band on the stage ( https://www.facebook.com/SpanksBand/ ). Beach & Kite Festival The City’s 3rd Annual Beach & Kite Festival is right around the corner. Everyone’s invited to the beach at Cherie Down Park on Saturday September 9th for a fun morning of sky, sun and sea. Bo and Friends will be performing sweet melodies while you fly one of the free kites given to the first 150 kids present. The Central Florida Kite Club will be flying their giant kites further adding to the great atmosphere. Bring your sand toys as we will be hosting the City’s first sand sculpting competition. Pal will be selling snacks and drinks; a beach tennis court will be set-up as well as a few other surprises will be in store. Don’t miss it! Introductory Soccer Program Resuming at Banana River Park One week left to register for the Kicks for Healthy Kids program’s fall season return to Cape Canaveral! Instructed by the Varsity soccer coaches of Palm Bay Magnet High School and Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School, this program encourages children to work together, with a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship and building healthy lifestyle habits. Open to children ages 2-6, this eight-week program teaches the fundamentals of soccer and sportsmanship in a fun, non- competitive setting. Parents are encouraged to participate in the program with their children. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Banana River Park. Registration for the fall season closes on September 1, classes begin on September 7 and the cost is $65 per student. For more information or to register online, visit: www.kicksforhealthykids.org. Public Works Services Update for Week Ending September 1, 2017 Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Wastewater Treatment Plant / Sanitary Sewer System  Oxidation Ditch Rehabilitation Project. Bypass operations of the oxidation ditch continue. The anoxic basin serves as a temporary oxidation ditch for the next several months. Current focus continues to be on the installation of: (1) underground piping from the oxidation ditch to the anoxic basin and (2) aeration system in the anoxic basin. Current project construction completion: 64%. Completion of underground pipe installation adjacent to oxidation ditch.  Emergency Generator Replacements. The City’s contractor is replacing the main generator at the WWTP; the new 500 kilowatt (kW) generator was scheduled to be in service the week of August 28. However, parts for the new exhaust system were ordered from a manufacturer in Houston (delayed due to Hurricane Harvey). Other project improvements include replacement of the fuel lines, generator exhaust system, building louvers, etc. New generators will also be installed at the new City Hall and the BCSO Annex/old City Hall in the near future. These are budgeted items for FY2016-2017.  De-Grit System Replacement. The City’s contractor is replacing the de-grit system at the WWTP – a budgeted item for FY2016-2017. The purpose of the system is to remove sand, silt and grit from the wastewater stream prior to entering the main treatment portion of the WWTP. Grit and other solid materials can clog treatment systems, reduce plant efficiencies and cause abrasion damage/wear that lead to increased cleaning, maintenance and repair.  Piermount Mixer Replacement. A new mixer was delivered and installed at the WWTP in the 1st anoxic basin. The mixer is used to suspend solids and bacteria in pre-treated wastewater. This was a budgeted item for FY2016-2017. Installation of replacement Piermount Mixer - looking south. Stormwater  Stormwater Education and Outreach Program. Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department is preparing a new Interlocal Agreement for this County-wide program. The City will be asked to contribute $3,507 (based on population). The Program’s main goal is the education of the general public concerning stormwater pollution and the Indian River Lagoon. This is a budgeted item for FY2017-2018.  Stormwater Inlet Replacement. Inlets located at the following locations will be replaced with Type “C” inlets: o SW and NW corner of Poinsetta/Harrison Avenues o NW, SW and SE corners of Poinsetta/Tyler Avenues This concludes the inlet replacement program for FY2016-2017 – replacement of 20 inlets. Another 20 inlets are scheduled for installation in FY2017-2018.  Baffle Box Improvements. New survey data indicates that the following nutrient separating baffle boxes cannot be converted to Phase II baffle boxes due to low elevations (i.e., always full of water): o Center Street o International Drive o Angel Isles o Holman Road The baffle box located along Central Boulevard will be converted to a Phase II baffle box with 100% funding provided by Brevard County. The four listed baffle boxes will be improved with the use of Vault-Ox, a granular compound placed in the bottom of the boxes which provides the following benefits: o Buffers pH o Reduces free hydrogen sulfide o Prevents septic conditions o Absorbs ammonia o Increases phosphorous binding with iron and calcium o Prevents acidification and release of heavy metals o Prevents acidification when sulfides are oxidized Cost of the annual replacement (four times per year) of the granular compound is $2,600 per baffle box. Initial funding may be provided by Brevard County. If the project is deemed worthwhile, future funding will be from the City’s Stormwater Utility. Infrastructure Maintenance  North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape. The following improvements are scheduled for the North Atlantic Avenue corridor for completion in August: o Solar lights (12) for the southern portion of the corridor are currently being installed by a City contractor. o Additional decorative banners will be placed on selected solar light poles. o Planters are being placed at selected locations along the corridor. o Additional traffic signage is being installed along the North Atlantic Avenue corridor. The signage includes four, illuminated speed limit signs at various locations and improved crosswalk signs at the Washington Avenue intersection. Miscellaneous  State Road (SR) A1A Road Repairs. Single, eastbound and westbound lane closures continue on State Road A1A at George King Boulevard near Port Canaveral. Closures are expected to stay in place for about 4-to-6 weeks for repairs to the bridge approaches. The construction is part of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) resurfacing project on SR A1A from George King Boulevard to the beginning of SR 528 at SR 401. Check www.CFLroads.com for updates. For construction-related questions, please contact Public Information Coordinator Lisa Mark at: lisa.mark@dot.state.fl.us or (321) 634-6111. Motorists are urged to use caution and drive with care throughout the construction corridor. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Update for Week Ending September 1, 2017 Attached are samplings of the actions taken by Canaveral Deputies during this reporting period. Patrol Division Weekly Statistics August 24 thru August 30, 2017 Type Weekly Total Calls for Service/Self-Initiated Calls 1119 Case Reports Written 64 Case Reports Closed 54 Arrests Made 25 Front Desk Weekly Statistics August 24 thru August 30, 2017 Type Weekly Total Phone Calls Answered 65 Walk-ups Assisted 20 Fingerprint Cards Completed 4 Notary Assistance for Citizens 2 Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics August 24 thru August 30, 2017 Type Weekly Total Patrol Hours Completed 42 Office/Training/Meeting Hours 3 Miles Driven 308 Total Volunteer Hours 45 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) Date 8/24/2017 to 8/30/2017 17-293331 Stolen Vehicle Stolen Vehicle Fillmore Ave., Cape Canaveral The victim reported unknown suspect(s) stole their vehicle between 08/23/17 at 8:00 pm and 6:30 am on 08/24/17. Case forwarded to Canaveral CGU. Deputy/Agent: Dep Jenkins 17-293748 Beach Patrol Beach patrol Jetty Park to Cocoa Beach Pier, Cape Canaveral Beach patrol conducted, no violations observed. Deputy/Agent: Dep Jenkins/ CPL Negron 17-293798 Traffic Accident Traffic Accident SR 401 @ CCAFS, Cape Canaveral At 1339 hours, a semi-truck making a delivery to the Air Force Station had an oversize load on its trailer and struck the overhead door at the inspection station. DOT was unable to respond reference to truck violations as to its load size. Long Form Crash report completed. Deputy/Agent: Huminski 17-293969 Criminal Mischief Criminal Mischief 7920 Orange Ave., Cape Canaveral, Canaveral Youth Center On 08-23-17 at approx. 1215 hours, two males broke both of the cameras mounted on the youth center building by throwing a basketball at the camera. Images of the suspects committing the act were taken from the surveillance cameras and provided to all Canaveral personnel. Deputy/Agent: Ricchuito 00-000000 Patrol Area Request Patrol Area Request 7920 Orange Ave., Cape Canaveral, Canaveral Youth Center Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara requested extra patrol for the Youth Center due to recent criminal mischief incidents. Deputy/Agent: Ricchuito 17-293969 Criminal Mischief Criminal Mischief 7920 Orange Ave., Cape Canaveral, Canaveral Youth Center On 08-23-17 between 1600-1900 hours, unknown suspect(s) broke the windshield of one of the Youth Center employees’ vehicle, which was parked in front of the Youth Center. Deputy/Agent: Ricchuito 17-294112 Traffic Arrest DUI 116 Jackson Ave., Cape Canaveral, Dotty's Bar Stevens, Robert, W/M, 8/10/1964 Mr. Robert Stevens was arrested for DUI and provided breath samples of .361 and .372. Deputy/Agent: FTO Bratsch 17-294624 Beach Patrol Beach Patrol 9035 Campground Circle, Cape Canaveral Sgt. Smith and Dep. Ruth conducted ATV patrol on the beach from Jetty Park to the Cocoa Beach Pier. No dogs located or homeless persons located. Bravo squad Deputies conducted foot patrols of beach access areas from Washington Ave. to Harding Ave. during the shift. Deputy/Agent: Bravo Squad Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) 17-295605 Traffic Arrest Felony DWLS (Habitual Traffic Offender) N. Atlantic Ave. / Garfield Ave., Cocoa Beach Marty Wayne Hannum, W/M, 7/3/1978 Dep. Hannon arrested Mr. Marty W. Hannum for Felony DWLS (HTO). Deputy/Agent: Dep. Hannon 17-295833 Traffic Arrest DUI 683 Dave Nisbet Dr., Cape Canaveral Terry Dean Kausch, W,/M, 12/29/1966 FTO Howard arrested Mr. Terry D. Kausch for DUI. Mr. Kausch refused a breath test. Deputy/Agent: FTO Howard 17-295820 Disturbance Disturbance 683 Dave Nisbet Drive, Cape Canaveral Deputies responded to a fight at Milliken’s and upon arrival, one-half had already left the area, and were never identified. The other involved party was extremely intoxicated, unable to provide a statement, and had visible injuries on his face. Security personnel witnessed the incident and advised the injuries were caused when he was running and fell to the ground, and not from the other party. Case unfounded and referred to file. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Lakeman 17-296042 Beach Patrol Beach Patrol 8330 Ridgewood Ave., Cape Canaveral Sgt. Smith and Dep. Ruth conducted ATV patrol on the beach from Jetty Park to the Cocoa Beach Pier. Three non-service dogs were located, verbal warnings given. No homeless subjects located. Bravo squad Deputies conducted foot patrols of beach access areas from Washington Ave. to Harding Ave. during the shift., Deputy/Agent: Deputy J. Ruth (B-Squad) 17-295745 Theft Petit Theft 5801 N. Atlantic Ave., #202, Cape Canaveral Erica Laland, W/Female, 5/9/1986 Deputy Brooks and FTO Stewart responded to the above-address in reference to theft. The victim advised unknown person(s) withdrew money using an ATM without his permission. Investigation revealed that the victim's girlfriend withdrew the funds. Upon learning this information, the victim signed a decline to prosecute affidavit. Deputy/Agent: Deputy N. Brooks 17-296891 Traffic Arrest DUI Dave Nesbit Drive/ Mullet Road, Cape Canaveral Amanda Lane, W/F, 8/14/1968 FTO Bratsch arrested Ms. Amanda Lane for DUI. Ms. Lane refused a breath test. Deputy/Agent: FTO Bratsch 17-297078 Narcotics Arrest Possession of Marijuana less than 20 grams, Possession of Paraphernalia 8780 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral Travis Ryan Moon, W/M, 7/2/1990 Cpl. Garrity arrested Mr. Travis R. Moon for Possession of Marijuana less than 20 grams and Possession of Paraphernalia. Mr. Moon was released with a NTA. Deputy/Agent: Cpl. Garrity Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) 17-296981 Traffic Arrest DUI 8109 Canaveral Blvd., Cape Canaveral David Vickers, W/M, 11/23/1987 Dep. Habart arrested Mr. David Vickers for DUI. Mr. Vickers provided breath samples of .191 and .194. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Habart 17-297166 Traffic Arrest Out of County (Orange) Warrant ref VOP Trafficking in Heroin, no bond N. Atlantic Ave. / Pasco Ave., Cocoa Beach Andrea Batchelor, W/F, 9/25/1987 Dep. Habart arrested Ms. Andrea Batchelor for a no bond warrant out of Orange County in reference to VOP Trafficking in Heroin. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Habart 17-297184 Traffic Arrest Possession of Paraphernalia Poinsetta Ave. / Adams Ave., Cape Canaveral Alicia Farney, W/F, 8/19/1981 Dep. Hannon arrested Ms. Alicia Farney for Possession of Paraphernalia. Ms. Farney was released with a NTA. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Hannon 17-000000 Beach Patrol Beach Patrol Cape Canaveral Beaches, Cape Canaveral FTO Howard and Dep. Hannon utilized the Mule to conduct patrols of the Cape Canaveral Beaches. A homeless male, who was located at the Monroe Ave. dune area, was arrested for an active VOP warrant and possession of a crack pipe (see below arrest). Deputy/Agent: FTO Howard / Dep. Hannon 17-297253 Narcotics Arrest Warrant ref: VOP Simple Battery, no bond / Possession of Paraphernalia. Monroe Ave. Beach Access, Cape Canaveral John Nordfors, W/M, 11/15/1966 Dep. Hannon arrested Mr. John Nordfors was placed under arrest for a warrant in reference to VOP Simple Battery, no bond. During a search incident to arrest, a crack stem was located in Mr. Nordfors' shoe. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Hannon 17-297338 Beach Patrol Beach Patrol 8330 Ridgewood Ave., Cape Canaveral Sgt. Smith and Dep. Ruth conducted ATV patrol on the beach from Jetty Park to the Cocoa Beach Pier. No dogs or homeless subjects located. Bravo squad Deputies conducted foot patrols of beach access areas from Washington Ave. to Harding Ave. during the shift. Deputy/Agent: Deputy J. Ruth (B-Squad) 17-298025 Traffic Arrest DWLS w/Knowledge 2nd Offense (prior Failure To Appear) N. Atlantic Ave. / W. Cocoa Beach Cswy., Cocoa Beach Gregory G. Hunt, W, M, 9/10/1986, 603, 240 FTO Howard arrested Mr. Gregory G. Hunt for DWLS w/Knowledge 2nd Offense. Mr. Hunt was not eligible for a NTA, and was subsequently transported to jail. Deputy/Agent: FTO Howard Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) 17-000000 Beach Patrol Beach Patrol Cape Canaveral Beaches, Cape Canaveral FTO Howard and Dep. Habart utilized the Mule to conduct a patrol of the Cape Canaveral Beaches, Beach Parking Areas, Dunes, and Crossovers. Nothing suspicious noted. Deputy/Agent: FTO Howard / Dep. Habart 17-298967 Theft Theft 8580 North Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, Straw Hat Bar Victim advised iPhone 6Plus was taken on 8/26 from the Straw Hat Bar. The victim waited until today to report it to see if it showed up on GPS. Case referred to Canaveral GCU. Deputy/Agent: Dep Jenkins 17-299091 Theft Petit Theft Caroline Street, Cape Canaveral The victim advised that sometime between 02/01/2017 and 07/01/2017, someone took a black Polaroid tablet bearing unknown s/n and valued at $100.00 from the residence. This case is being referred to file, pending further investigation. Deputy/Agent: Deputy Watson 17-299315 Theft Theft 7705 Poinsetta Ave., Cape Canaveral The victim advised they dropped their wallet outside 7705 Poinsetta and approximately $320 was stolen from the wallet. Referred to Canaveral GCU. Deputy/Agent: A.Pena 17-299902 Warrant Arrest Fugitive From Justice 9170 Payne Way (North Gate), Port Canaveral Richard Lamar Rutledge, W/M, 10/5/1973 At 0939 hours the listed defendant was at the North Gate to pick up a load. A Criminal History revealed he was wanted out of Georgia for Probation Violation. Defendant was taken into custody without incident and transported to the County Jail. Deputy/Agent: Huminski 17-300380 Patrol Area Patrol Area SR 528 from SR 401 to N. Banana River Drive, Port Canaveral No unauthorized businesses nor safety issues observed. Deputy/Agent: Cpl Negron A 541 17-300815 DUI DUI 6600 North Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach Gears-Duma, Alexandra, W/F, 8/25/92 Ms. Alexandra Gears-Duma was arrested for DUI. Ms. Gears-Duma refused to provide a breath sample. Ms. Gears-Dumas was also charged with Violation of Court Ordered DL Restrictions and Violation of Probation on-site in reference to a previous DUI charge. Deputy/Agent: Deputy Vaughn Station #1: 190 Jackson Avenue •Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 • (321) 783-4777 • Fax: (321) 783-5398 Station #2: 8970 Columbia Road •Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 • (321) 783-4424 • Fax: (321) 783-4887 CANAVERAL FIRE RESCUE Serving the city of Cape Canaveral & Canaveral Port Authority Update for Week Ending September 1, 2017 1. Weekly meeting with CPA Staff and BCSO. 2. Meeting with USCG on response. 3. Meeting with CPA on damage assessment training for CPA employees. 4. Tabletop exercise on Majesty of the Seas. 5. Continue to relocate office furniture from CPA to Station 52. 6. EMS Training on new Pediatric equipment. 7. Prevention conducted 17 new, 25 follow-up and 3 new construction inspections. Additionally, they completed 6 plan reviews.