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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update 10-13-2017 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 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 October 13, 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 City Manager/Department Directors.  EA assisted CCO/Directors with proofing/reviewing/revising of 10-13-17 Weekly Update.  EA received and responded to several Community calls/emails.  EA met with Staff & vendors on coordinating details for the new City Hall. 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 – continued to prepare boxes/drawers of records for disposition and/or offsite scanning in preparation for move to new City Hall; volunteer assisted with verifying scanned records.  Public Records Requests – in coordination with Financial Services Department, responded to/completed request regarding City purchasing; responded to/began processing request for construction plans in coordination with Community Development Department.  Council Meetings – finalized/distributed agenda/packet for 10-17-17 Regular Meeting.  City Election – received four (4) Campaign Treasurer’s Reports, Code 2017 G3; Campaign Treasurer’s Reports, Code 2017 G4, due close of business 10-06-17; for more info on the Candidates for City Council, please go to: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/election or www.votebrevard.com; continued preparing/reviewing orientation material for anticipated new Council Members after the election.  Met with City Manager and select Department Directors regarding various items/issues. Financial Services Financial Services Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public. Highlights:  Due to errors in processing, in the display Ads in the Florida Today, September 14, 2017 Notice of Tax Increase and Budget Summary, Staff corrected the data and re-ran the Ads on October 12, 2017. Florida Today acknowledgement letter attached. 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. Hurricane Irma Insurance Claims in Florida Reach $4.6 Billion (Source: Artemis) Hurricane Irma insurance claims are estimated to have reached almost $4.6 billion in value, a near 20% rise since late September. If you have a property loss claim, you know that adjusters are in short supply, with Brevard County, Florida claims processing and payouts trailing all other counties in Florida at a disappointing 20%. While damages from Hurricane Irma didn’t come close to what was expected, the volume of claims has been huge, with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reporting almost 704,000 claims filed by October 6th. The influx of claims weeks after the storm are a result of the continued high rainfall in areas already saturated. Residential property claims, which make up the bulk at almost 600,000 claims filed, continue to be closed at the fastest rate, with 22% closed compared to just 15% of commercial property claims. The commercial residential section is the slowest class of claims to be resolved, with just over 6% closed to-date. Adding to the frustration of home owners is that new claims are being filed at a rate higher than existing claims are being processed. There are currently an estimated 530,245 claims still open, suggesting the $4.6 billion property loss projections will grow in the coming weeks. Florida’s Elected Officials Seek $27 Billion for Hurricane Recovery Efforts. (Sunshine State News) Over the weekend, Florida’s two (2) U.S. senators – Democrat, Bill Nelson and Republican, Marco Rubio led nearly all members of the Florida congressional delegation in urging the leaders of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees to provide additional resources for hurricane recovery efforts in Florida. Below is a synopsis of how the money would be spent.  $5 Billion - Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program, specifically aids those who are low- income and elderly and can provide critical sustenance. Additionally, USDA’s Section 521 Rural Rental Assistance Program provides rental assistance to help meet affordable housing demand in rural areas impacted by the storms.  $10 Billion - Modification to the South Atlantic Coastal Study, which was signed into law with the 2016 Water Resources Development Act and would clarify the study being a 100 % cost-share from the Federal government. This vital study will provide multiple states within the South Atlantic District with the information they need for mitigation.  $1 Billion - Key Coast Guard facilities experienced significant damage from Hurricanes Matthew, Harvey, Irma and Maria with damages estimated at the Coast Guard at $1.2 billion.  $1 Billion - Hurricane damages to include personnel costs incurred by the U.S. Department of Defense to include: facilities, equipment, or other assets; military personnel on a Federal status; Civilian pay; operating support; supplies and equipment; and transportation.  $7 Billion - Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery. H.R. 601 (P.L. 115-56) appropriated $7.4 billion for this program, to remain available until expended, for all major disasters declared in 2017. Given the projected unmet needs resulting from three (3) major hurricanes, we strongly urge an additional down payment of resources in the next emergency supplemental.  $150 Million - In order to address long-term recovery needs, it is vital that our state’s highways and transit systems are quickly restored and serviceable to ensure the movement of emergency supplies.  $45 Million - Medical supplies and equipment that have been exhausted must be replenished. This requires $30 million in mosquito abatement and the ability of local Cities, Counties, and Metropolitan consortiums to be able to directly request this funding.  $450 Million - The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest disaster loans to businesses, private non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters. SBA loans are often the first form of federal disaster assistance available for individuals and business  $300 Million - The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) plays a crucial role in facilitating the delivery of economic assistance to local governments for long-term recovery planning, reconstruction and resiliency in response to Presidentially declared disasters or emergencies. EDA grants, emphasize disaster resiliency to help mitigate the potential for economic hardship as a result of future weather events. Risk Management Update HR/Risk Management continues to meet with representatives from FMIT’s “turnkey” Disaster and Recover Teams in an effort to obtain a claims determination. It would appear that because Hurricane Irma represented a State-wide event, whereby the entire State of Florida experienced varying degrees of property loss, qualified personnel are not available to actually provide estimates of losses. Loss estimates are essential for resolution of any claim for purposes of determining a claims payout. In the meantime, HR/Risk Management has accompanied four (4) teams of adjustors throughout the City documenting the asset damages. HR/Risk Management accompanied an adjuster from National Flood Insurance for damages from flooding of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Highlights: Vacancy Update  In an effort to ensure evening and weekend code enforcement throughout the City, a part- time Code Enforcement Office has been hired to provide ordinance compliance assistance to those performing home improvements and repairs during the evening and on weekends.  A candidate for the Finance Department vacancy has accepted the City’s offer of employment. With over 10 years of municipal accounting experience, we look forward to having the Department fully staffed with an experienced Staff member who will be ready to “hit the ground running”.  Risk Management, Department Directors and Staff participated in a Loss Prevention Workshop whereby the total inventory losses incurred as a result of Hurricane Irma were critically examined for the purpose of determining if changes in materials or installation would enable greater sustainability during extreme weather events. The City is committed to toughing facilities and property in the open and doing so as we replace damaged assets. After all, Hurricane Season is not over yet. Community Engagement Update for Week Ending October 13, 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: Communication throughout the week with Staff from multiple Departments regarding:  Resident concerns about hurricane damage to City property, including stop signs and the reclaim system/sprinklers.  Event coordination (Trunk or Treat).  City Property Damage Assessment/Insurance Meeting.  SCAT bus shelters. o Modifying existing shelters with solar panels for device charging/power. Community engagement with residents and local organizations regarding:  National Bat Week (10/24 to 10/31).  2018's Sea Turtle nesting season.  Little Free Libraries (LFL). o Staff also accepted a very generous donation of books for our LFLs. Thank you, Ingrid!   Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 27, 2017.  Sykes Creek Bridge.  Hurricane Irma resident clean-up.  Kids’ Yoga Classes at the Community Garden/Patriots Park.  Hosting future Tech Talks.  Racking the beach post sea turtle nesting season.  Storm damage/rain event/flooding around the City. Community Garden Staff is working to modify the Cape Canaveral Community Garden in time for a Fall growing season. Below is a concept of the garden changes. Ideas include expanding the garden area, planting decorative and native pollinators in the front beds, creating larger plots and implementing a system for gardeners to better communicate with one another and log the number of vegetables/herbs they harvest. Residents who would like to participate in Season 3 of the Community Garden can contact Rebekah McLain at: r.mclain@cityofcapecanaveral.org New gardeners will be admitted on a first come/first serve basis. Community Garden Concept – Changes Sea Turtles Staff reached out to journalist Karent Weintraub about her New York Times article that addressed Hurricane Irma's impact on the area's sea turtle nests to thank her for spreading awareness about the matter. You can read the article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/06/science/hurricane-florida-sea-turtle-nests-irma.html ‘Trunk or Treat’ – Friday, October 27, 2017 Staff interacted with numerous residents and local business owners, many of whom commented positively on City events and initiatives geared at strengthening our Community. Naturally, we were thrilled to hear so many members of the Community are pleased with our efforts to enhance The Space Between and meet the goals of the City's Vision Statement. For more information, or to register/RSVP, contact Rebekah McLain at: r.mclain@cityofcapecanaveral.org or (321) 868-1226  DECORATE YOUR VEHICLES & HAND-OUT CANDY!  NO REGISTRATION FEE  Residents  Condo associations  Municipal services / Departments  Local businesses  Social organizations / Non-profits  Businesses and Non-Profits are welcome to promote but no fundraising or commercial transactions are permitted. 2016 Trunk or Treat Social Media Post Little Free Library – “Take a Book – Return a Book.” Staff has re-installed the two (2) City of Cape Canaveral Little Free Libraries (LFL) at Polk Avenue and Patriots Park/Community Garden! Staff is pleased to welcome Lyn Berelsman as the official steward for the LFL on the Polk Avenue Beach Crossover. The motto of the Little Free Library program is "Take a book. Return a book." Anyone wishing to donate books can simply leave them at our two (2) LFL locations. The City is thrilled to report that children's books go fast, meaning we're in constant need of those. Visit: https://littlefreelibrary.org/ to learn more about the program. If you have ideas about where the next LFL should be or would like to be an LFL steward, please contact Rebekah McLain at: r.mclain@cityofcapecanaveral.org Polk Avenue Beach Crossover Little Free Library Patriots Park/Community Garden - 200 Long Point Avenue Staff has been discussing ideas and locations for future LFLs, as well as making plans for installing the City's first Little Free Pantry (LFP). Visit http://www.littlefreepantry.org/ to learn more about the program. New City Hall Staff is working with the Economic Development Department Director on quotes for City Hall amenities such as:  Bicycle Racks  Wrapping the utility box located in the West corner of the parking lot. Bicycle Rack Concepts "The LFP is a grassroots, crowd-sourced solution to immediate and local need. Whether a need for food or a need to give, the LFP facilitates neighbors helping neighbors, building community." Bike Rack Location Wrapped Utility Box Concept IT’S STILL HURRICANE SEASON! MAKE A HURRICANE PLAN! 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! Choose from: Best of all – It’s free! 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. You can start and stop the service anytime. *NOTICE* Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the subscriber’s plan with their mobile phone carrier. Recent Social Media Buzz: Facebook cityofcapecanaveral, 4,440 page likes, +43 page likes Instagram cityofcapecanaveral, 853 followers, +4 followers Twitter capecanaveralfl, 1,391 followers, +19 followers Community Development Update for Week Ending October 13, 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 54 inspections; processed 48 new Building Permit Applications; 43 permits picked-up/payments processed; processed 147 renewals (or new) Business Tax Receipts Alarm and/or Fire notices/payments. $949.00 permit fees have been waived for Hurricane Irma related damage. Highlights:  Continued to provide safety inspections for damaged property to allow occupancy.  Issued permit for demolition of 500 Thurm Boulevard (Fairvilla). Projected demolition to begin the week of October 23, 2017.  Provided as needed inspections for City Hall.  Responded to 81 e-mails, faxes and/or calls requesting permit, zoning and/or BTR information. Responded to one (1) voicemail.  Processed one (1) payment for re-inspection or expired permit fees.  Processed one (1) new contractor’s information packets (Contractor Lic., Liability Insurance and W/C Insurance) to allow them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral.  Provided assistance in completing Building Permit Applications as needed.  Provided inspection results for three (3) building permits.  Assisted 34 walk-in customers regarding miscellaneous items.  Compiled September Month-End Permit Report for Brevard County Property Appraiser’s Office.  Compiled Quarterly Surcharge Report for State of Florida. 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 17 new requests giving life-safety issues priority, followed closely by Community appearance and property maintenance.  Provided front counter coverage and assisted 15 Citizens with building/code enforcement requests.  Conducted 20 site inspections.  Removed 25 signs from right-of-way/telephone poles within the City.  Responded to 30 voicemails regarding complaints/inquiries.  Responded to three (3) lien search requests.  Code Enforcement Officers continue to conduct daily Community sweeps for visible violations throughout the City.  Issued two (2) door tags for visible violations to be corrected.  Posted one (1) property with a Stop Work Order. Planning Planning performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:  Records Management – 4,272 pages of documents scanned/verified; converted seven (7) PDF files to Laserfiche searchable documents.  Met with City Attorney to discuss finalization of the document preparation for non- conforming condominiums for Vested Rights Certificates.  Met with development team for proposed dual branded hotel at 9004 Astronaut Boulevard to discuss utility easements and required approvals. Project will be considered by the Community Appearance Board at its November 1, 2017 meeting.  Participated in staff discussion regarding City response to Hurricane Irma and how to improve preparation and post-event recovery.  Reviewed proposed Impact Fee Development Agreement related to fees generated from proposed hotel projects.  Reviewed proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow increased heights for public buildings located on properties with a Public/Recreation Future Land Use designation.  Distributed Springhill Suites Site Plan application to review departments. Project is located west of the existing Radisson Hotel on W. Central Boulevard. This project was approved by the Community Appearance Board at its August 16, 2017 meeting. Economic Development Update for Week Ending October 13, 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 Highlights:  Site work continues with seat wall stucco finishing, plaza grading and sidewalk formwork.  Professional cleaning crew has arrived and will clean for at least two (2) days.  Porte-cochere roofing installation is underway.  Elevator installation is being fine-tuned.  With Community Engagement Director/Public Works Services Deputy Director, reviewed options for City-themed bike racks - which will be located immediately south of the new City Hall.  Public Works Services crews removed one (1) damaged diseased tree from the north end of the parking lot.  Met with fiber-optic line crew to coordinate installation of Elevator and Fire Alarm phone connections.  Fiber optic lines installed between old City Hall and new City hall.  Crews are installing and painting the remaining columns on the covered veranda.  Attended Furniture Prep meeting with Interior Furnishings Committee. Furniture delivery is scheduled to take place the week of October 16, 2017.  Attended the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners meeting to support the Tourism Development Council’s (TDC) request to reallocate a portion of the 5% Bed Tax. The Board approved the change by Supermajority Vote. This change will make Tourist-related Capital Projects, such as our Multi-Generational Center and C.A.P.E. Center, eligible for funding by the TDC.  Attended Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) meeting. The TPO Board approved the “Urbanization Design” of S.R. A1A improvements from Longpoint Rd. to George King Blvd. This $2M design is based on the A1A Action Plan begun in 2010 and will incorporate the City’s Vision of bikeable, tree-lined streets. It will include curb and gutter, managed turn movements/landscaped medians, a wide bike path and sidewalk. The design work is scheduled for FY2018/19. Funding for construction will be determined at a later date.  With Community Development Director and Community Engagement Director/Public Works Services Deputy Director, met with representatives from the proposed 224-room dual branded Home 2 Suites and Hampton Inn & Suites hotel project at 9004 Astronaut Boulevard. This dual-branded hotel will be located behind the Homewood Suites Hotel. Discussion centered on the extension of utilities northward from Lift Staton #6 and a possible road connection to Columbia Dr. in Port Canaveral. The project will be considered by the Community Appearance Board at its November 1, 2017 meeting.  With other Department Directors, attended an “After-Damage Review” workshop to listen to ideas and experiences from the departments as a result of Hurricane Irma. Many topics were brainstormed and will lead to future improvements and practices. Culture & Leisure Services Update for Week Ending October 13, 2017 Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings  Community Development Director  Economic Development Director  Local Kayak Rental Business Owner  Human Resources Director  Employee for 60-day Probationary Evaluation  Maintenance Specialist for up-to- date Hurricane Repair Status Night of the Disc Golf Have plans for Friday the 13th? If not, we invite you to Manatee Sanctuary Park for a “Ghoulish Good Time” playing a round of disc golf. Scared of the dark? Not to worry, all equipment will be lit to ensure you can see your way through the park. Build a Bat House Workshop Want to help eliminate mosquitoes the natural way? In recognition of National Bat Month, the Florida Bat Conservancy will be hosting a Bat House Workshop at Manatee Sanctuary Park, October 15, 2017 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. This hands-on educational activity will guide attendees through the assembly of a three-chambered bat house while learning the important role that bats play in the Florida ecosystem. The workshop is open to adults and families with school age children and older. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration costs $40 per bat house kit and participants will need to bring their own tools and safety equipment, including: closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, work gloves, hammer, cordless drill/screwdriver, a Phillips head bit and a 1/8" drill bit for pilot holes. Old clothes, drinks/snacks, and insect repellant are also encouraged. The deadline for registration is Friday, October 13, 2017. For more information or to register for this workshop, please contact Sheri Clark at: (321) 890-6154 or via email batbelfrys@gmail.com MOVIE IN THE PARK The fall series of the Movie in the Park is already upon us. We are kicking things off right with the hilarious Ghostbusters next Friday, October 20, 2017. This movie is rated PG-13. For parental guidance on this movie, please check: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1289401/ Athletic Leagues Tuesday night’s Beginner Racquetball league completed the season with a new league champion. Wednesday night Intermediate Tennis league remains competitive as players try to take the edge on top playoff positions. Wednesday night Advanced Racquetball continued playoff matches with the semi-final games up next week. Wednesday night Co-Ed Kickball started the first night of the season with six participating teams ready for another great season. Thursday night Co-Ed Softball continued their ongoing schedule with only one team remaining undefeated in the league. Space Coast Tennis league continues the 50 & over division with the Cape Canaveral Spacettes starting a new season on Monday, October 16, 2017. Staff continues to register players for new Beginner and Advanced Racquetball leagues to start at the end of the month. Coach Joe’s free tennis class to Cape Canaveral children made a strong comeback with children having a great time while getting some great exercise. For more information on Athletic Leagues, visit: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/beactive. Public Works Services Update for Week Ending October 13, 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. Initial bypass operations of the oxidation ditch are complete. The oxidation ditch will be drained in the near future with the anoxic basin serving 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. Recent heavy rains flooded several excavations and slowed/shut down work; substantial completion date is now May 10, 2018. Current project construction completion: 68%. Last underground pipe installation in vicinity of anoxic basin.  Emergency Generator Replacements. The new 500 kilowatt generator at the WWTP was fully tested and is now operational. Other project improvements to the generator system included 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. New 500 Kilowatt Generator at WWTP. Stormwater  Save Our Indian River Lagoon Plan (SOIRL) Meeting. Staff attended this meeting/ workshop to discuss procedures for submitting projects for funding in 2018. The City is currently reviewing projects for submittal.  Nutrient-Separating Baffle Box Improvements. Four (4) of the City’s first generation baffle boxes contain surface water/stormwater most of the year and thus cannot be converted to more efficient second generation boxes. Therefore, to improve nutrient reduction efficiency, the City’s contractor will insert Vault-Ox filter media in each of the boxes. The filter media further enhance the removal of phosphorus, metals, ammonia, etc. in static surface water/stormwater. Use of Vault-Ox is a cost-effective method to improve the efficiency of older baffle boxes. A brochure describing the benefits of Vault-Ox is attached.  SOIRL Funding. The City has received funding approval from Brevard County to upgrade the nutrient-separating baffle box located along West Central Boulevard at the Central Ditch. The box will be upgraded with new stainless steel screening to improve nutrient removal efficiency. The box treats stormwater from the Canaveral Drainage Basin, the largest drainage basin in the City. Funding is from the ½-cent sales tax referendum passed by Brevard County voters in 2016.  Recent Flood Events. Staff continues to investigate flooding incidents which occurred throughout the City during the unnamed storm event on October 1, 2017. Infrastructure Maintenance  Utilities Coordination Meeting – SR A1A Mast Arm Project. Staff attended this meeting with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) personnel. Engineering drawings were discussed and utility conflicts resolved. There are no utility conflicts involving City-owned utilities. Project is scheduled for May 2018; mast arms will be installed at the following intersections along SR A1A: o Holman Road o Center Street o North Atlantic Avenue Miscellaneous  State Road (SR) A1A Road Repairs. Single lane closures continue on State Road A1A at George King Boulevard near Port Canaveral. Closures are expected to stay in place for about 1 – 2 weeks for repairs to the bridge approaches. The construction is part of the 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. “Grass and Leaf Decomposition and Nutrient Release Under Wet Conditions”, Strynchuck, Royal and England, 1999, Reported “the majority of organic based pollutants, which leach from grass clippings and leaves into water will be released within 1-22 days…most of the phosphorus was released in the first day…”. released in the first day…”. www.EcoSenseInt.com The US EPA defines “Green Chemistry” as any product or process which reduces toxicity to the environment. Boost your SWPPP • Enhance GPS performance through Proven Technology (SWPPP: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) Vault-Ox® technology will improve the performance of your Hydrodynamic Separator, OGS, Baffle Box or other stormwater treatment system. Enhance removal of: Between storm events, static water left in underground treatment and storage structures rapidly becomes anoxic (without oxygen). This occurs when metabolic oxidation exceeds O2 supply. The results are generation of sulfides and ammonia; reduction of Fe3+ to Fe2+ releasing phosphate in solution. Introducing SSRC: Static Stormwater Remediation Chemistry Vault-OX® beneficially alters Static Stormwater environmental chemistry and will:  Increase phosphorus binding with iron and calcium  Prevent acidification and release of heavy metals  Provide an environment where beneficial microbes are able to dominate over injurious pathogenic and fecal bacteria  Fecal and Pathogenic Bacteria  Reduce Free Hydrogen Sulfide  Prevents Septic Conditions  Absorbs Ammonia  Lowers COD/BOD  Total Phosphorus  Heavy Metals  Buffers pH  Prevent acidification when sulfides are oxidized Introducing SSRC: Static Stormwater Remediation Chemistry Simple Solution to Water Pollution Vault-Ox® EcoSense International, Inc.TM 1800 Huntington Lane Rockledge, Florida 32955 USA Tel: 321-636-6708 Fax: 321-636-6710 Operations@ecosenseint.com GPI Southeast, in the Final Report – “Baffle Box Effectiveness Monitoring Project”, 2010” reports “net exports of fecal coliforms and anaerobic conditions…” and suggest “probable causes for FC growth in baffle boxes are the inter-event anaerobic conditions…” and also points out “…use of any water storing box can lead to increased FC counts to water bodies”. Vault-Ox® Infusion Module Vault-Ox is a source of ion exchange absorption/adsorption:  Adsorption and removal of Ammonia produced by aerobic digestion  Adsorption and removal of Heavy Metals from solution Effective in the adsorption of Mercury, Lead, Arsenic, Chromium, Copper, Zinc, Cobalt, Nickel, Barium, Antimony… Beneficial Reactions At neutral pH, Vault-Ox® slowly releases Oxygen and Calcium, 2CaO2+2H2O  2Ca(OH)2+O2; improving DO, elevating and buffering pH. At lower pH, Vault-Ox dissolves faster and produces increasing amounts of hydrogen Peroxide; CaO2 + 2H+ Ca2++ H2O2 Peroxide generated leads to a number of beneficial reactions: Oxidation of Sulfides; Fenton Oxidation; Decomposition. H2O2 +H2S S+2H2O; H2O2 + Fe2+  Fe3++ HO· + OH-; 2H2O2  2H2O+ O2; Vault-Ox® enhances oxidation of sulfides; oxidation of Fe2+; oxidation of pyrites; Fe3+ becomes available for Phosphorus binding (as Ferric Phosphate). Vault-Ox® degrades organic contaminants. Phosphorus released by decomposition remains trapped in sediments. 2014 Independent study for FDEP “ The Two ECOVAULT® units…, which featured both the media filter & the VAULT-Ox® components, demonstrated markedly better TP removal (41-57%) than is typically seen in GPS devices” Baffle Box with Media Filtration Installation, Effectiveness Evaluation, and Associated Education for the Lake Jesup Watershed. EcoSense International, Inc. 1800 Huntington Lane Rockledge, Florida 32955 USA Tel: 321-636-6708 Fax: 321-636-6710 Sales@ecosenseint.com EcoVault® w/Vault-Ox® Total Phosphorus…57% Fecal Coliform……..77% Zinc…………………....79% TSS……………………...91% Vault-Ox® may be added directly to separator sump or by infusion module Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Update for Week Ending October 13, 2017 Attached are samplings of the actions taken by Canaveral Deputies during this reporting period. Patrol Division Weekly Statistics October 5 thru October 11, 2017 Type Weekly Total Calls for Service/Self-Initiated Calls 1556 Case Reports Written 44 Case Reports Closed 30 Arrests Made 20 Front Desk Weekly Statistics October 5 thru October 11, 2017 Type Weekly Total Phone Calls Answered 92 Walk-ups Assisted 46 Fingerprint Cards Completed 4 Notary Assistance for Citizens 4 Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics October 5 thru October 11, 2017 Type Weekly Total Patrol Hours Completed 12 Office/Training/Meeting Hours 3 Miles Driven 25 Total Volunteer Hours 15 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) Date: 10/05/17 to 10/11/17 17-347962 17-347972 Criminal Mischief Criminal Mischief 200 Block Caroline Street, Cape Canaveral Sometime on 10/05/2017 between midnight and 0930 am, a vehicle had paint thrown on it. A neighbor had the same incident done to their vehicle as well. Minimal damage. Deputy/Agent: Deputy Watson 17-348740 Warrant Arrest Misdemeanor Failure to Appear 428 Beach Park Lane, Cape Canaveral Andrew P. Tsouchlos, W/M, 8/7/1997 Mr. Tsouchlos was arrested at the above location and transported to the Jail without incident. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Pena #4139 17-348832 Grand Theft Grand Theft 7822 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, Lamp Post Lounge Victim reported her purse was stolen while inside the Lamp Post Lounge playing pool. Case is referred to GCU. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Pena #4139 17-348874 Narcotics Arrest Possession of Marijuana Less than 20grams. N. Atlantic Ave. / Jackson Ave., Cape Canaveral Alejandra Vera De Leon, W/F, 9/29/1995 Ms. De Leon was in possession of Marijuana less than 20G during a traffic stop. Ms. De Leon was issued a court date and released. Deputy/Agent: Dep Ouellette #1863 17-349119 Beach Patrol Beach Patrol Cape Canaveral Beaches, Cape Canaveral Dep. Ruth conducted an ATV patrol of the beach from Jetty Park to the Cocoa Beach Pier. One dog was located and his owner was given a verbal warning. No homeless persons were located on the beach. Bravo Squad Deputies will continue to patrol beach access areas throughout the shift. Deputy/Agent: Bravo Squad 17-349432 Burglary Vehicle Burglary 200 Block Cape Shores Circle, Cape Canaveral Victim reported an unknown suspect(s) entered their vehicle on 10/02/17 at approximately 0130 hours. It does not appear anything was stolen. Deputy/Agent: Dep. K. Kennedy / FTO P. Stewart 17-349550 Wanted Person FTA arraignment ref. trespass in structure or conveyance. 201 Polk Ave., Cape Canaveral Robert Daniel Woody II, W/M, 2/10/1976 Mr. Robert Daniel Woody II was arrested on an outstanding warrant (FTA arraignment ref. trespass in structure or conveyance). Deputy/Agent: Dep. A. Soto 17-350184 Traffic Arrest DUI 7822 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral Alejandro J. Hernandez, H/M, 6/8/1975 Cpl. Garrity arrested Mr. Alejandro J. Hernandez for DUI, Resisting an Officer w/o Violence, Possession of Marijuana less than 20 grams, and Possession of Paraphernalia. Deputy/Agent: Cpl. Garrity Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) 17-350260 Narcotics Arrest Possession of Methamphetamine 8400 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral Shanna Marie, W/F, 4/10/1969 Dep. Habart arrested Ms. Shanna Marie for Possession of Methamphetamine. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Habart 17-350217 Traffic Arrest DUI (3rd Offense) SR 528 / N. Banana River Drive, Merritt Island Marshellah V. Cox, W/F, 8/6/1960 Dep. Howard arrested Ms. Marshellah V. Cox for DUI (3rd Offense) and Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Howard 17-350365 Resisting Arrest Trespass / False name to LEO 7700 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, Circle K Stephen Eugene Nusenfress, W/M, 2/25/1953 Mr. Stephen Eugene Nusenfress was panhandling in front of the Circle K and refusing to leave at the request of the manager. Upon Deputies arrival, Mr. Nusenfress identified himself as Mr. Thomas Edward on multiple occasions and later provided his real name after Deputies located his Texas ID card. Mr. Nusenfress was arrested for providing a false name to LEO and was trespassed from the Circle K. Deputy/Agent: Dep. A. Soto 17-350358 Wanted Person Clark County Nevada Warrant ref: Fraud-Insufficient Funds Check. 9241 Charles M. Rowland Drive, Cape Canaveral Rosemary Hazel Huard, W/F, 12/15/53 Rosemary Huard had an active out of state fugitive warrant for her arrest. The warrant was issued by Clark County Nevada for Fraud-Insufficient Funds Check. Extradition was granted and she was transported to jail. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Kennedy / FTO Stewart 17-351012 Theft Retail Theft 8000 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral Michael Patrick Booker, B/M, 7/7/1983 Dep. Soto arrested Mr. Michael P. Booker for Retail Theft. Mr. Booker was also issued a trespass warning. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Soto 17-351415 Narcotics Arrest Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Marijuana less than 20 grams 200 Block Chandler St., Cape Canaveral Jordan Romero, B/F, 1/1/1997 Dep. Habart arrested Ms. Jordan Romero for Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Marijuana less than 20 grams. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Habart 17-351444 Traffic Arrest DUI N. Atlantic Ave. / W. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach Maryruth Harrison, W/F, 1/10/1995 Dep. Hannon arrested Ms. Maryruth Harrison for DUI. Ms. Harrison took a breath test with the following results: .173/.164. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Hannon 17-351460 Traffic Arrest DUI N. Atlantic Ave. / Pierce Ave., Cape Canaveral Jayden Michael Cofer, W/M, 1/1/1994 Cpl. Garrity arrested Mr. Jayden M. Cofer for DUI. Mr. Cofer took a breath test with the following results: .093/.093. Deputy/Agent: Cpl. Garrity Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) 17-351628 Beach Patrol Beach Patrol Cape Canaveral Beaches, Cape Canaveral Sgt. Smith and Dep. Ruth conducted an ATV patrol of the beach from Jetty Park to the Cocoa Beach Pier. Three dogs were located and their owners were provided a verbal warning. No homeless persons were located on the beach. Bravo Squad Deputies continued to patrol beach access areas throughout the shift. Deputy/Agent: Bravo Squad 17-351753 Narcotics Arrest Possession Methamphetamine / Possession Paraphernalia 500 Block Tyler Ave., Cape Canaveral Austin Donald Bernard, W/M, 10/17/1989 Mr. Austin Bernard was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Kennedy / FTO Stewart 17-352507 Beach Patrol Beach Patrol Cape Canaveral Beaches, Cape Canaveral Dep. Howard and Dep. Hannon conducted an ATV patrol of Cape Canaveral Beaches. Nothing suspicious noted. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Howard / Dep. Hannon 17-352641 Petit theft Stolen Tag 101 George King Blvd. Cape Canaveral, Portside Galley Victims tag and decal were taken from the vehicle sometime between 10/08/2017 and 10/09/2017. NCIC/FCIC entry made. Deputy/Agent: Deputy Watson 17-352875 Patrol area Patrol area SR 528, SR 401 to N Banana River Drive, Port Canaveral A patrol of SR 528 was conducted; no violations were observed. Deputy/Agent: Sgt Caskey 17-353648 Disorderly Intoxication Disorderly Intoxication North Atlantic Ave. / Canaveral Blvd., Cape Canaveral Robert G. Bass, W/M, 6/9/1958 Deputy Vaughn responded to the area of North Atlantic Ave. and Canaveral Blvd. in reference to an intoxicated male. Upon arrival, contact was made with Mr. Robert G. Bass who was extremely intoxicated. Mr. Bass was arrested for Disorderly Intoxication and was transported to Jail. Bond $250.00. Deputy/Agent: Deputy Vaughn 17-353475 Warrant Arrest Felony VOP, no bond East Central Blvd., Cape Canaveral Sandra Lee Purvis, W/F, 8/30/1978 Dep. Pena located and arrested Sandra Purvis reference a warrant out of Brevard County. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Pena #4139 17-353934 Warrant Arrest Osceola County; Ref: Failure to Appear Boating under the influence 988 Mullet Rd., Port Canaveral Timothy Allen Price, W/M, 6/19/1982 Contact made with the above individual who had an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear from Osceola. Subject transported to Jail without incident. Deputy/Agent: Huminski 17-354225 Burglary Vehicle Burglary Portside Ave., Cape Canaveral Victim reported suspect(s) entered vehicle and removed items from inside. Victim was unsure if the vehicle was locked. Case referred to GCU. Deputy/Agent: Deputy Spencer Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) 17-354433 Narcotics Arrest Possession of Marijuana less than 20 grams; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Harbor Drive / Coral Drive, Cape Canaveral Deonna Sue Gowin, W/F, 5/26/1997 Cameron Crowell, W/F, 5/8/1998 During a traffic stop, the driver, Deonna Gowin, admitted to having a glass pipe with marijuana residue and a grinder. In addition, the passenger, Ms. Crowell, admitted to having marijuana. They were given Notice to Appears and were released on their own recognizance. Deputy/Agent: Deputy Spencer 17-355433 Patrol Area Beach Patrol 8330 Ridgewood Ave., Cape Canaveral Bravo Squad Deputies patrolled various beach access areas throughout the shift. No violations observed. Deputy/Agent: Bravo Squad 17-356039 Traffic Arrest DUI, Driving while License Suspended with Knowledge, Resisting without Violence 7700 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral Christopher C. Golt, W/M, 5/24/1994 Dep. Howard arrested Mr. Christopher C. Golt for DUI, DWLS w/Knowledge, and Resisting an Officer w/o Violence. Mr. Golt refused to take a breath test. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Howard 17-356327 Narcotics Arrest Possession of a Controlled Substance Canaveral Blvd. / Chandler St., Cape Canaveral Tamera O. Wright, B/F, 5/1/1994 Dep. Lakeman arrested Ms. Tamera O. Wright for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Lakeman 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 October 13, 2017 1. Weekly Meeting with CPA Staff and BCSO. 2. Meeting with all three shifts on benefits and pay. 3. Meeting with Port Building Official. 4. Meeting on Construction and Cargo Pier One and Two. 5. First Aid training for Webelos at Station 53. 6. Remodel work continues at Station 52. This station will remain open. 7. Disney Fire Team training at the Academy. 8. Joint training with the USCG. 9. 4000 feet of 7 ¼ inch hose picked up at Seaport Canaveral. 10. Prevention conducted 11 new, 30 follow-up and 2 new construction inspections. Additionally, new construction plan reviews were completed.