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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update 10-20-2017Contents 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 20, 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 10-20-17 Weekly Update.  EA received and responded to several Community calls/emails.  EA attended monthly City Council Meeting & monthly Staff Meeting.  EA coordinated new City Hall furniture delivery with vendor throughout the week.  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 – responded to request for records/information regarding 166 Center Street to be completed by Community Development.  Council Meetings – attended 10-17-17 Regular Meeting.  City Election – received four (4) Campaign Treasurer’s Reports, Code 2017 G4; Campaign Treasurer’s Reports, Code 2017 G5, due close of business 10-20-17; 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. Additionally, there will be a Candidates Forum presented by the League of Women Voters of the Space Coast ® on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Cape Canaveral Library from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. (See attached flyer.)  Attended Staff Meeting.  Met with IT Consultant and City Hall Project Manager regarding new Council Chambers computer, recording minutes and video storage requirements.  Met 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:  Attended monthly City Council Meeting.  Attended monthly Staff Meeting.  Office preparation for new Staff member with start date of November 1, 2017. 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 Unemployment Claims Fall to Lowest Level in 44 Years The Department of Labor reported the total number of laid-off workers receiving unemployment benefits fell to 1.89 million at the end of September, the lowest number in 44 years. New claims for unemployment benefits dropped 15,000 to 243,000 in the first full week of October as the job market bounced back from hurricane damage even faster than forecasters expected. Healthcare Updates Brevard County Healthcare Options Fading Fast If you reside in Brevard County and rely on Healthcare.gov for your benefits, options are dwindling and prices are rising upwards to 39%. For people who purchase individual health insurance plans and don’t qualify for premium assistance nor utilize the Healthcare.gov, you too are going to see premiums increase a minimum of 20%. Florida Blue and HealthFirst Health Plans are the only insurers selling plans in Brevard with mounting rumors that Florida Blue is considering pulling out of the Brevard market. Children’s Health Insurance Programs are facing an uncertain future since Congress failed to renew funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) before the September 30, 2017 deadline. Florida relies on CHIP funding to deliver health insurance to over 400,000 children throughout the state. Federal funding makes up 96% of Florida KidCare’s funding, a provider of children health insurance with premiums based upon a parent’s ability to pay. Premiums range from $0 to $500 per month. All Floridians had been able to purchase health insurance through Florida KidCare. Should Congress not reauthorize CHIP, the state will have to make up the spending or the program will fold or cut hundreds of thousands of children’s health coverage. Florida lawmakers are unlikely to find state funds to make up the $300 million difference and force families to seek coverage on an already “threatened” Affordable Care Act exchange or go without coverage. Although a bill to extend CHIP through 2022 is moving in the Senate, the GOP controlled Congress has failed to pass major legislation this year and appears consumed with other big-ticket items, like budget negotiations and President Trump’s promised “massive tax cuts”. Affordable Care Act Subsidies Following President Trump’s executive order ceasing federal subsidies intended to assist Americans financially unable to afford insurance co-pays and high deductibles for health services, the “small” bipartisan Senate deal, which on Tuesday had the support of the President, seems to have lost that support by Thursday amid GOP opposition. With subsidies abruptly cut beginning November 1 of this year and insurance companies federally obligated to discount co-pays and deductibles for the poor, premiums for Americans who do not qualify for subsidy assistance will see their premiums increased upwards to 60%. As President Trump had repeatedly signaled his intent to cease making the monthly subsidy payment, insurance companies rescinded their willingness to participate in the ACA marketplace or have already increased premiums. With Open Enrollment for the individual market commencing November 1, 2017, a remedy for skyrocketing premiums is unlikely. FEMA Update HR/Risk Management and the Finance Department participated in a “pre” Recovery Scoping Meeting intended to provide guidance on the “new process” for FEMA filing claims. Robert Carter, FEMA Delivery Manager, indicated his role as the assigned “point person” providing assistance throughout the filing process. City Staff are hopeful the new FEMA servicing system will eliminate some of the duplication precipitated by numerous FEMA personnel changes and project management reassignments. Asset damages estimates of $361,000.00, which do not include labor costs, have been presented to the City’s Risk Management providers, to include National Flood Insurance, adjusters and estimators have physically inspected said losses. HR Risk Management is now in the process of cataloging, using the required FEMA Damage Inventory Spreadsheet, a list of all damaged assets eligible for FEMA reimbursement. Highlights:  HR/Risk Management participated in a Target Solutions Webinar which provided training on how to access online training opportunities sponsored by the City’s new Risk Management provider, PGIT. In addition to traditional classroom training, the online system will enable Staff to complete training, at their desks as recommended by their supervisor.  HR provided assistance to all Staff in completing their employee benefits enrollment and compliance with the IRS 125 Salary Redirection Agreement declarations. The deadline for completion of the process was 5:00 pm on October 20, 2017. Women and Workplace Safety: A Closer Look at the Data (Source: U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics) According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), women are less likely than men to incur workplace injuries, but the injuries reported by women are disproportionately unique to female employees. Here’s what the data shows:  While women comprise a small percentage of loggers, construction workers and structural workers (3%) they make up over 75% of the healthcare industry’s workforce. The healthcare industry sees a higher incidence of workplace violence in the form of patient-on-healthcare provider violence. Uncooperative, mentally ill, heavily medicated and just plain “cranky” patients account for high levels of workplace violence perpetrated against women.  Muscular skeletal injuries are common injuries reported by workers in the restaurant industry of which 70% are women. Said injuries result from lifting heavy trays and being on one’s feet for long periods of time.  Clerical and office workers, of which 72% are female, have the highest incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome caused by sitting at a desk and repetitively typing at a computer for long periods of time, day after day.  Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, due to needle sticks in medical facilities, tends to be more commonly experienced by women as stated previously, women occupy 75% of all healthcare provider positions. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS @ OF THE SPACE COAST THE SPACE COAST LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS IS PLEASED TO PRESENT THE CITY OF CAPE CANA CANDIDA TES FORUM WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2017 10:00 AM (DOORS OPEN) -11:30AM CANDIDATES FORUM (includes Qyestions and Answers) WHERE: CAPE CANAVERAL PUBLIC LIBRARY 201 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 (321) 868-1101 COME AND MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL IN PREPARATION FOR THE CAPE CANAVERAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITHYOURINTEREST AND YOUR VOTE! Qyestions: 321-615-1855 Trunk or Treat / Monster Mash - Friday, October 27, 2017 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm). Community Engagement Update for Week Ending October 20, 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 and Brevard County entities regarding:  Event coordination (Trunk or Treat on 10/27/17 and Space Coast Art Festival).  Monthly post-City Council Staff meeting.  Community Garden expansion, plans and supplies.  Tree-dedication ceremony in Manatee park (postponed).  Future events and educational programs for breast cancer awareness month.  Future events for TPO mobility week. o Ideas for the City’s own future mobility week.  National Bat Week (10/24/17 to 10/31/17).  Culture Arts Preservation Engagement (CAPE) Center. Community engagement with residents and local organizations regarding:  FPL street light outage. o FPL street light contact information has been made more prominent on the City Website.  Potential code enforcement violations.  Resident concerns about damages from Irma and potholes.  Sea Turtle nesting season.  Little Free Libraries and Little Free Pantries have been ordered! o Manatee Sanctuary Park. o Bennix Park / Canaveral Beach Blvd.  Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 27, 2017.  Hurricane Irma resident clean-up. o Disaster resources on City website.  Kid’s 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. Trunk or Treat / Monster Mash - Friday, October 27, 2017 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm). Upcoming Trunk or Treat Featured in Space Coast TPO’s En Route News The City’s Trunk or Treat event is on Friday, October 27 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. We only have a few spots left, so reserve yours today by calling: (321) 868-1226! Residents, local businesses, HOAs, non-profits and organizations are all welcome to dress up in their Halloween finery, decorate a vehicle and hand out candy to the children of the Cape Canaveral Community. Come join us for lots of smiles and a spooky good time! ‘Trunk or Treat’ Friday, October 27, 2017  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. Trunk or Treat / Monster Mash - Friday, October 27, 2017 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm). Kid’s Yoga in the Garden Community Engagement Staff worked closely with the Culture & Leisure Services Department to help organize a kid’s yoga class led by Ms. Rebecca Chapman. The class will be held November 11, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in Patriots’ Park at 200 Long Point Road. Using music, games and the refreshing outdoor atmosphere, children learn to focus their minds and stretch their bodies, all while having loads of fun and learning healthy lifestyle habits. Following the class, Staff will provide children and their parents a tour of the Community Garden and will answer any questions about the crops, pollinators, gardeners and so forth.  Ages 6-12.  Includes tour of Community Garden.  $5.00 per child and parents are invited to join in for free.  No previous yoga experience is necessary!  Mat rentals available at $1.00 each.  Bring water, a towel and closed-toe shoes for the garden tour. Contact instructor Rebecca Chapman for more info and registration at: (407) 620-5978 or alittlelovechangeslives@gmail.com Community Garden Update Staff is happy to report that supplies are being ordered for garden improvements and plans are in the works. Thanks so much to the City’s Public Works team for all their help with this project. There’s no way this could happen without them. High fives all around! Residents who would like to participate in Season 3 of the Community Garden can email Rebekah McLain at: r.mclain@cityofcapecanaveral.org. New gardeners will be admitted on a first come/first serve basis. Community Garden Concept – Changes Trunk or Treat / Monster Mash - Friday, October 27, 2017 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm). City Council Meeting Staff recorded the City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 for YouTube, while simultaneously using the free app Periscope to broadcast a live stream to 32 viewers! To watch the YouTube recording please visit: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/watchmeetings. To replay the live stream please visit the following Periscope link: https://www.pscp.tv/CapeCanaveralFL/1BdGYMlNNvoGX?t=8m10s City Trademark Initiative The City has received six (6) final U.S. trademark registration trademark certificates for:  PC-3591T - WAVES + WONDER  PC-3593T - LIFTOFF + LANDING  PC-3594T - INSPIRATION + RELAXATION  PC-3595T - FAMILY + FRIENDS  PC-3596T - HIGH-TECH + HIGH TIDE  PC-3597T - SCIENCE + SANDCASTLES During the trademark process the City was “denied” one (1) trademark for PC-3592T - SEASIDE + RIVERSIDE due to a business objection. The City is awaiting the three (3) other final certificates for:  PC-3588T - THE SPACE BETWEEN  PC-3589T - SUN + SEA  PC-3590T - HIGH HEELS + FLIP FLOPS Staff is also in the process of researching/trademarking the City seal and SUN, SPACE & SEA/SUN, SPACE AND SEA. Trunk or Treat / Monster Mash - Friday, October 27, 2017 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm). Attached is the final U.S. trademark registration trademark certificates for WAVES + WONDER Trunk or Treat / Monster Mash - Friday, October 27, 2017 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm). Trunk or Treat / Monster Mash - Friday, October 27, 2017 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm). Trunk or Treat / Monster Mash - Friday, October 27, 2017 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm). 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! 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. Choose from: Best of all – It’s free! Trunk or Treat / Monster Mash - Friday, October 27, 2017 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm). Recent Social Media Buzz: Facebook — cityofcapecanaveral, 4,447 page likes, +7 page likes Instagram — cityofcapecanaveral, 851 followers, +1 follower Twitter — capecanaveralfl, 1,399 followers, +8 followers Trunk or Treat / Monster Mash - Friday, October 27, 2017 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm). Community Development Update for Week Ending October 20, 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 92 inspections; processed 46 new Building Permit Applications; 43 permits picked-up/payments processed; processed 115 renewals (or new) Business Tax Receipts Alarm and/or Fire notices/payments. $1,082.94 permit fees have been waived for Hurricane Irma related damage. Highlights:  Continued to provide safety inspections for damaged property to allow occupancy.  Provided (as needed) inspections for City Hall.  Responded to 148 e-mails, faxes and/or calls requesting permit, zoning and/or BTR information. Responded to 11 voicemails.  Processed three (3) payments for after the fact permits (work performed prior to obtaining a required Building Permit).  Processed one (1) payment for expired permit fees.  Processed five (5) new contractor’s information packets (Contractor Lic., Liability Insurance and W/C Insurance) to allow them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral.  Contacted one (1) contractor regarding scheduling final inspections for building permits that are nearing expiration or recently expired.  Provided assistance in completing Building Permit Applications as needed.  Provided inspection results for fourteen building permits.  Assisted 19 walk-in customers regarding miscellaneous items. 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 16 new requests giving life-safety issues priority, followed closely by Community appearance and property maintenance.  Provided front counter coverage and assisted 14 Citizens with building/code enforcement requests.  Conducted 22 site inspections.  Removed 25 signs from right-of-way/telephone poles within the City.  Responded to 34 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. Planning Planning performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:  Met with City Attorney to discuss finalization of the document preparation for non- conforming condominiums for Vested Rights Certificates.  Continued preparation of documents for non-conforming properties catalog.  Assisted Staff with furniture delivery/set-up for new City Hall.  Met with Department Staff to discuss Code Enforcement actions regarding 305 Surf Drive.  In conjunction with the Economic Development Director, met with development team for the Atlantic Breeze mixed-use project on N. Atlantic Avenue. Discussed cost overruns due to poor soil conditions.  Met with City Staff to discuss City support of the upcoming Space Coast Art Festival.  Met with City Attorney to review non-conforming property catalog to determine consistency with established ordinance requirements.  Reviewed traffic analysis in support of propertied site plan approval for the SpringHill Suites hotel on W. Central Avenue.  Responded to public records request related to a Phase I environmental audit for property located 166 Center Street.  Discussed a possible Development Agreement with legal counsel for proposed hotel project on Columbia Drive.  Coordinated review of required sidewalk easement related to the RaceTrac redevelopment project on Astronaut Boulevard.  With the adoption of Ordinance No. 08-2014 in September of 2014, the City revised its Sign Code to provide much-needed updates to make it more user-friendly and to reflect community goals identified in the City Vision process. One of the main changes was that pole signs were no longer allowed and that they would have to be replaced with a pylon sign. Also, a number of sign types were prohibited to include certain temporary signs (including feather signs) and signs placed on fences and gates. These new prohibited signs joined a list including signs in the right-of-way or in the visibility triangle surrounding intersections. These prohibitions are aimed at keeping motorists and pedestrians safe and reducing sign clutter throughout the City. To assist in maintaining these standards, the City has just hired a part-time Code Enforcement Officer who will be working during the evening hours and on the weekends when many violations occur. Economic Development Update for Week Ending October 20, 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 sidewalk construction and plaza electrical conduit & irrigation line installations.  Furniture delivery/set-up is underway.  Phone lines installed between old City Hall and new City Hall.  Crews are installing and painting the remaining columns on the covered veranda.  Interior glass partitions installed.  Coordinated installation of 800 MHz Bi-Directional Amplification system. This code- required system ensures a clear, strong radio signal for First Responders while inside the building.  Coordinated details of audio recording system needs with City Clerk. Other  Attended Port Master Plan Public Briefing: o While no specific information was provided about a connector road in the City of Cape Canaveral, Port and City Staff maintain that it deserves ongoing consideration. o Cove area land uses should complement City of Cape Canaveral land uses. o Support of a Port-based multi-company Vehicle Rental Facility. o Add more Cruise Terminals. o “Cut” into the channel to connect the Cove waterfront (photo below). o Retain Jetty Park and expand/create additional recreational uses at the east end of the south side of the Port. o Restaurant Row remains.  Attended City Council and Director’s Staff meetings.  Attended Economic Development Com- mission (EDC) Annual meeting.  Attended Space Coast Art Festival initial planning meeting.  Attended FDOT meeting regarding evalua- tion of a lighted intersection at Thrum Blvd. and S.R. A1A. The proposal is to realign the existing driveway on the east side of SR A1A to create a plus intersection with Thurm Blvd and install a traffic signal. A signal warrant analysis will need to be completed showing that the existing and/or proposed level of demand meets signal warrant thresholds. Culture & Leisure Services Update for Week Ending October 20, 2017 Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings  Community Development Director  OEEC – Space Coast Art Festival  Capital Projects Director  Human Resources Director  City Council  Senior Staff Meeting MOVIE IN THE PARK Expected start time is 7:00 p.m. This Friday kicks off the fall series of ‘Movie in the Park’. We hope to see everyone at Canaveral City Park to enjoy this week’s movie “GhostBusters” (Rated PG-13). For parental guidance, please check: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1289401/ TRUNK OR TREAT It is not too late to register for the City’s 2nd Annual ‘Trunk or Treat’ event to be held on Taylor Ave., Friday, October 27, at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Held in conjunction with the City’s ever-popular Monster Mash Dance Party, the ‘Trunk or Treat’ gives local residents, businesses, non-profits and municipal services an opportunity to engage with the Cape Canaveral community and distribute candy in a safe, supervised setting. This event is geared towards kids 12 and younger and features a live DJ, games, costume/dance contests, and lots of candy. Monster Mash Get your costumes ready and make plans to attend the Monster Mash Halloween Dance Party on Friday evening, October 27, at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. This event is geared towards kids 12 and younger featuring a live DJ, games, candy, photo booth, craft table, costume/dance contests and prizes. Admission is free. Canaveral City Park Maintenance A truckload of ballfield clay was delivered and tilled into the old clay at Canaveral City Park. The little league pitcher’s mound was rebuilt to specifications and a specialized weighted cover is now in place which will ensure a great pitching mound for the rest of the year. This type of yearly maintenance is imperative to maintain density of play surface. Without it, the clay would turn into a concrete like substrate. Athletic Leagues Wednesday night Intermediate Tennis league has only a few weeks remaining before playoffs begin. Wednesday night Advanced Racquetball competed in semi-finals; the championship match will take place next week. Wednesday night Co-Ed Kickball completed the second week of the season with new teams and players enjoying the friendly competition on the field. Thursday night Intermediate Tennis started makeup games this week and will begin playoffs next week. Thursday night Co-Ed Softball had the first place team taking their first loss of the season. Cape Canaveral 50 & over Spacettes played away this week but will play at home next Wednesday morning. Cape Canaveral Island Girlz remain in the lead and played home against the Suntree Sweetshots. Staff continues to register players for new Tuesday and Wednesday night Racquetball leagues. Anyone interested in playing should call: (321) 868-1226 or stop by the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex to register. 2017 Space Coast Art Festival The Outdoor Entertainment Event Committee met with the Board of the Space Coast Art Festival to discuss final preparations for this year’s event, scheduled to take place at Manatee Sanctuary Park November 25th and 26th. Staff presented all requirements necessary for compliance before issuance of a final event permit. This will be the 53rd year anniversary of this show and the first time it has taken place in the City. This is one of the most prestigious juried art shows in Florida and the City is very excited to be the host for the next 5 years. Public Works Services Update for Week Ending October 20, 2017 Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Wastewater Treatment Plant / Sanitary Sewer System Highlights:  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: 70%.  Force Main No. 3 Re- placement. Staff and the City’s consultant have initiated the development of engineering drawings and bid specs for the replacement of this Force Main. Upon completion, the Project will be publicly bid. Force Main No. 3 is 25+ years old, is constructed of various materials and has experienced a number of significant leaks over the past several years. New aeration system being installed within anoxic basin. Stormwater  Demonstrating and Achieving Progress in Reducing Pollutant Loads. Staff attended this one-day seminar in Orlando sponsored by Florida Stormwater Association. The major emphasis was on developing and implementing a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Monitoring and Assessment Plan. Several discussions also concerned choosing appropriate Best Management Practices for the reduction of pollutant loads in stormwater.  Brevard County Education and Outreach Program. The City will again contribute to this Brevard County Program (BLUE LIFE) for the education of residents about stormwater pollution in the Indian River Lagoon. Representatives will conduct seminars at Cape View Elementary School, attend City-wide events and conduct outreach to County residents (advertising, marketing, etc.). Cost to the City is $3,507 and is based upon population. The majority of cities in Brevard County contribute to the Program.  Canaveral City Park Exfiltration Project. Staff and the City’s consultant have initiated the development of engineering drawings and bid specs for improvements to the exfiltration system beneath Canaveral City Park. Upon completion and pending approval from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the City will discharge excess reclaimed water from the WWTP to the exfiltration system in lieu of direct discharge to the Banana River. This is the first project in FDEP’s Central District to discharge reclaimed water directly into an exfiltration system. Infrastructure Maintenance  Recent Flood Events. Staff continues to investigate flooding incidents which occurred throughout the City during the unnamed storm event on October 1, 2017.  Street Sign Replacement. Staff continue to replace road signs that were damaged due to Hurricane Irma. Proposed completion time will be at the end of November.  Solar powered lights. Staff and hired electricians are working to install the rest of the solar powered lights along N. Atlantic Blvd. 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. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Update for Week Ending October 20, 2017 Attached are samplings of the actions taken by Canaveral Deputies during this reporting period. Patrol Division Weekly Statistics October 12 thru October 18, 2017 Type Weekly Total Calls for Service/Self-Initiated Calls 1599 Case Reports Written 36 Case Reports Closed 27 Arrests Made 19 Front Desk Weekly Statistics October 12 thru October 18, 2017 Type Weekly Total Phone Calls Answered 76 Walk-ups Assisted 43 Fingerprint Cards Completed 7 Notary Assistance for Citizens 7 Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics October 12 thru October 18, 2017 Type Weekly Total Patrol Hours Completed 24 Office/Training/Meeting Hours 3 Miles Driven 174 Total Volunteer Hours 27 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) Date 10/12/2017 to 10/18/2017 17-356452 Fugitive from Justice ref Fraud Warrant Arrest 9245 Charles M. Rowland Drive, Cape Canaveral Chiquita Cooper, B/F, 2/27/1975 Ms. Chiquita Cooper was arrested on a Fugitive from Justice warrant - Tulsa County Sheriff's Office, Tulsa Oklahoma reference Fraud. Deputy/Agent: Dep. S. Di Liberto 17-356588 Warrant - Orange County, FL warrant ref. FTA Burglary Warrant Arrest 9241 Charles M. Rowland Drive, Cape Canaveral Christian Jeron Terry, B/M, 04/24/9 Mr. Christian J. Terry was arrested for an Orange County, FL warrant ref. FTA Burglary. Deputy/Agent: Dep. S. Di Liberto 17-356519 Beach Patrol Beach Patrol Cape Canaveral Beaches, Cape Canaveral Sgt. Smith did an ATV patrol of the beach from Jetty Park to Cocoa Beach Pier. 2 dogs located (1 Service and 1 Verbal Warning issued). Bravo Squad Deputies patrolled various beach access areas throughout the shift. No other violations observed. Deputy/Agent: Bravo Squad 17-358240 Possession Marijuana Narcotics Arrest Astronaut and Long Point Road, Cape Canaveral Donnelly, Beverly, W/F, 3/19/1990 A traffic stop conducted reference violation of driver’s license restrictions. Pursuant to a positive alert by a K9 open sniff, approximately one gram of marijuana was located, which Ms. Donnelly claimed during a post Miranda interview. She was taken to jail without incident. Deputy/Agent: Deputy Genova, A. 17-357719 Out of State Fugitive Warrant Arrest 9155 Charles M. Rowland Drive, Cape Canaveral Jane Connell Lee, W/F, 7/26/1972 At 0703 hours, Customs Agent went aboard the Disney Ship to locate a passenger reference to being wanted out Tennessee on a warrant for theft. The passenger was located and escorted off the ship. Warrant was confirmed and transported to Brevard County Jail without incident. Deputy/Agent: Huminski 17-358587 DUI Arrest - 5th Offense, Possession Open Container, DWLS w/knowledge, Refusal to submit with prior refusal Traffic Arrest 8780 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral, McDonalds David Whiteside, W/M, 6/18/1963 Around 2000 hours Mr. Whiteside was arrested at McDonalds drive-thru for Driving Under the Influence, 5th offense, Possession of an open container by driver, driving while License Suspended w/ knowledge, and Refusal to submit to breath test with prior suspension. He was transported to Brevard County Jail without incident. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Ouellette #1863 17-358647 DUI, Possession of Marijuana less than 20G, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Traffic Arrest 6600 North Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, Hogan’s William David Harrell, W/M, 5/11/1961 Around 2100 hours, Deputy Reites arrested William Harrell for DUI, Possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Reites #4127 17-358524 Trespassing after Warning Trespass Arrest 7700 North Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, Circle K Stephen E. Nusenfress, W/M, 2/25/1953 Mr. Stephen E Nusenfress was trespassed on 10/7/2017 from the Circle K located at 7700 N. Atlantic Avenue. He returned on 10/13/2017 around 1900 hours and was standing outside when deputies arrived. Mr. Nusenfress was subsequently arrested for trespassing and transported to Brevard County Jail without incident. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Pena #4139 17-358983 Vehicle Burglary Vehicle Burglary 8701 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral The victim stated their vehicle was broken into and items were removed. No signs of forced entry. Referred to Canaveral GCU. Deputy/Agent: Dep Jenkins 17-359114 Beach Patrol Beach Patrol Cape Canaveral Beaches, Cape Canaveral Beach patrol conducted, no violations observed. Deputy/Agent: Dep Jenkins/ CPL Negron 17-359401 Retail Theft Retail Theft 8000 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral, Cumberland Farms Employee advised that a white male stole approximately $10 in miscellaneous food by concealing it in his backpack. Units canvassed the area but were not able to locate the suspect. Case report will be completed. Deputy/Agent: Deputy Genova, A. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) 17-360789 DUI Traffic Arrest 505 Glen Cheek Drive, Cape Canaveral James Fair, W/M, 7/24/1964 Fair was found passed out in the driver’s seat of his vehicle while it was running. PC was developed for DUI resulting in Mr. Fair's arrest. Deputy/Agent: Bratsch 17-361418 Residential Burglary Burglary 6900 Block Ridgewood Ave., Cape Canaveral Victim noticed their scooter missing from the back yard of the residence. The scooter was entered into FCIC/NCIC as stolen. This case has been referred to Agent Swartz for further investigation. Deputy/Agent: FTO Stewart / Dep. Robin 17-361093 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 Cocoa Beach Pier. 2 service dogs located. Bravo Squad Deputies patrolled various beach access areas throughout the shift. No violations observed. Deputy/Agent: Bravo Squad 17-362193 FTA VOP Felony, VOP Misdemeanor Traffic Stop McKinley Avenue @ Ridgewood Avenue, Cocoa Beach Michael S. Mazza, W/M, 9/29/1978 Michael Mazza was arrested on two outstanding warrants reference FTA Felony VOP 2 Counts sale or delivery of cocaine and 2 Counts possession of cocaine and VOP Misdemeanor ref DUI .15 or above. Mr. Mazza was transported to BCJ. Deputy/Agent: Habart 17-362751 Writ of bodily attachment for child support purge. Warrant Arrest North Gate, Cape Canaveral Rondo Omar Hosang, W/M, 5/31/1973 Mr. Rondo O. Hosang was arrested for an outstanding Orange County Writ of bodily attachment for child support. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Ruth 17-362834 Identity Theft Fraud Bayside Drive, Cape Canaveral Victim advised an unknown subject(s) opened a Chase Bank credit card using the victims' information. Deputy/Agent: PSA McNeal 17-362397 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 Cocoa Beach Pier. Bravo Squad Deputies patrolled various beach access areas throughout the shift. Deputy/Agent: Bravo Squad 17-363156 FTA Trespass on Property Not Structure or Conveyance Warrant Arrest Poinsetta Ave. / Monroe Ave., Cape Canaveral Robert D. Woody, W/M, 2/10/1976 Dep. Habart arrested Mr. Robert D. Woody, for a warrant in reference to FTA Trespass on Property Not Structure or Conveyance; $2000 bond. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Habart 17-363226 Retail Theft Theft 6395 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, Dollar General Jessica Bacon, W/F, 10/9/1995 Dep. Habart arrested Jessica Bacon for Retail Theft at the Dollar General. Ms. Bacon removed miscellaneous items from the store, and departed without rendering payment. Deputy/Agent: Dep. Habart 17-363617 Felony Possession of Marijuana Narcotics Arrest 8000 Ridgewood Ave., Cape Canaveral Anthony Shacklock, W/M, 11/17/1976 A traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle on Jefferson Ave. During the course of a vehicle search 20.7g of cannabis was located in a backpack within the truck. Mr. Shacklock admitted to ownership and was arrested. Deputy/Agent: Deputy Scott Stewart 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 20, 2017 1. Weekly meeting with CPA Staff and BCSO. 2. CCVFD membership and Board meeting. 3. Meeting with Port Building Official. 4. Annual defibrillator maintenance. 5. City DRC meeting on Space Coast Art Festival. 6. Remodel work continues at Station 52. This station will remain open. 7. Payroll processed and transmitted. 8. SOLO Paramedic testing with Dr. Mac. 9. Fire Prevention visits to Cape View Elementary. 10. Worked with BCSO on the Command Post (MIMOC) and relocated to the Sheriff’s Haunted Trail. 11. Prevention conducted 13 new, 10 follow-up, and 1 new construction plan review.