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Cape Canaveral VISION Statement
Administrative Services
Community Engagement
Community Development
Economic Development
Culture & Leisure Services
Public Works Services
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Canaveral Fire Rescue
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 December 8, 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 Update.
Highlights:
Met with Department Directors & Community members regarding various projects, issues,
and initiatives.
Executive Assistant (EA) provided assistance to the City Manager and Department Directors.
EA assisted CCO/Directors with proofing/reviewing/revising of 12-8-17 Weekly Update.
EA received and responded to several Community calls/emails.
EA is finalizing the 2017 City of Cape Canaveral Employees United Way Campaign.
EA communicated and met with Staff and Vendors on coordinating interior 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 the move to the new City Hall.
Public Records Requests (PRR) – In coordination with other Departments, prepared a
response to PRR for access to resident’s contact information held by the City; assisted
Human Resources with accessing records stored offsite.
Council Meetings – Continued preparations for 12-19-17 Regular Meeting.
City Election – Campaign Treasurer’s Report, Code 2017 TR, is due from all Candidates by
close of business February 5, 2018, one (1) report has been received; assisted incoming and
outgoing Council Members with submission of State-mandated financial disclosure
paperwork.
City Council Members – The City Manager is in final review of the orientation material that
will be presented to the new Council Members after the Holiday Season, during one-on-one
meetings with Staff. Each Department’s role and function is presented in an easy-to-read and
comprehensive notebook. In coordination with Administrative Services and the City’s IT
Contractor, City laptop computers were prepped and distributed to Council Members that
requested them.
New City Council Chambers – In coordination with IT Consultant and Staff, confirmed
upcoming training for Staff on new A/V and recording equipment, purchase/implementation
of new equipment and software upgrades prior to meetings being conducted in the new City
Hall Council Chambers.
Space Coast League of Cities (SCLOC) Scholarship – Arranged posting of the SCLOC,
Waste Management, Waste Pro, Health First, and Florida Power and Light 2017 Scholarship
Application (see attached) – or visit: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/news for more
information.
Met with Capital Projects Director regarding Continuing Services Contracts RFQ #2018-01.
Met with 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:
Met with City Manager, City Attorney and CRA Director to discuss the interlocal agreement
with the County regarding the City’s CRA.
Met with the Human Resources/Risk Management Director and FEMA Quality Inspectors
to discuss the performance of the FEMA Hurricane Irma team that has been assigned to the
City for claims processing.
Staff completed all actions in preparation for the City’s Annual Audit scheduled for
December 11-15, 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.
Department of Labor Rule Change
The Trump administration is moving to scrap another Obama-
era rule. This affects workers who get paid in tips.
(Source: US Department of Labor, CNN Money)
Under a Labor Department rule change proposed Monday,
employers could ask employees who earn a salary of at least the
Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour and also earn tips, to pool
the tip money and share it with colleagues who don't earn gratuities.
In 2011, President Obama's Labor Department said that tips belonged to the employee who earned
them and could only be legally pooled with other employees who received tips.
The restaurant industry cheered Monday's decision, while workers' rights groups said it would
leave many who work at restaurants, hotels and bars with lower pay. According to the Labor
Department, the rule change will help workers who don't directly interact with customers and often
make less money, like restaurant cooks and dish washers. "These 'back of the house' employees
contribute to the overall customer experience, but may receive less compensation than their
traditionally tipped co-workers," the agency said in its announcement.
National Employment Law Project (NELP), a progressive group, said the move would give
employers too much discretion over how to allocate the tips their workers could earn. "Tips belong
to the workers who have earned them…period. But the Trump Labor Department has proposed a
pathway for employers to keep the tips for themselves," NELP Director Christine Owens said.
The organization pointed to a line in the Labor Department document which specifically states
managers could use pooled tip money to make structural improvements, like expanding the dining
area or lower menu prices.
"The rule doesn't actually require that employers distribute pooled tips to workers," said Heidi
Shierholz, Senior Economist at the Economic Policy Institute. Democrats have also come out in
opposition to the rule change.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) was published in the Federal Register
on Dec. 5, 2017, and will be available for public comment for 30 days. The
Department encourages interested parties to submit comments on the proposed rule.
The NPRM, along with the procedures for submitting comments, can be found at the
Wage and Hour Division’s Proposed Rule website.
WHD News Release:
12/04/2017
Contact Name:
Edwin Nieves
Email:
nieves.edwin@dol.gov
Phone Number:
(202) 693-4655
Release Number:
17-1625-NAT
Healthcare Updates
Tax Bills Tied to Affordable Care Act and Medicare Funding Cuts
(Sources: American Fidelity VIP Notifications, Fox Business)
After several days of speculation and negotiation,
Senate Republicans successfully passed a Tax Reform
Bill in the early hours of Saturday morning with a 51-49
vote. The Bill includes language authorizing the repeal
of the Individual Mandate, the requirement that
individuals obtain health insurance or pay a tax.
The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the
repeal of the Individual Mandate will save $338 billion
over 10 years, and result in 13 million more uninsured
Americans in that time.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed in the House of Representatives in mid-November, though
the House and Senate versions have significant differences (including the repeal of the Individual
Mandate, which was not present in the House Bill, despite rumors that it might be included). The
Bill must now either return to the House to be passed “as-is”, or the House and Senate will go to
conference to reconcile the differences between the House version and its Senate counterpart.
Some reports have indicated that Congressional Leadership intends to present a reconciled Bill to
President Trump before Christmas.
The Promise of Additional Legislation
Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) indicated her vote in favor of this tax Bill
came after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) assured her
he would support two Bills providing funding to stabilize markets and
reduce premiums. It remains to be seen if or when those Bills will be
presented for a floor vote.
Deficits and Medicare
While the supporters of the current House and Senate “rush” to cut
taxes for corporations and high income earners by Christmas dismiss
concerns that the deficits created by the Bill will not impact Medicare
funding, an anti-deficit law currently in effect could trigger automatic
cuts as early as next year. If the Congressional Budget Office is current in their estimate of deficit
expansion under the either the Senate or House Tax Bill, $25 billion will be cut from Medicare
beginning in 2018. With baby boomers counting on Medicare being there for them, cuts will mean
reduced benefits for all retirees.
Institute for Tax and Economic Policy (ITEP) found that a large number of older Americans would
endure negative consequences over the long term.
In 2019, 20% of Seniors, or 6.3 million individuals, would experience either no change in
taxes, or a tax hike, under the Senate Finance Committee’s proposed legislation.
29% of Senior taxpayers with incomes below $65,150 would pay the same, or more, in
taxes.
Over the next eight years, AARP and ITEP found that the number of taxpayers aged 65
and older who would pay more in taxes would increase four-fold. By 2027, 10.8 million
Seniors will have either seen no change in income tax or have been required to pay more.
Further, as the result of growing deficits, they may receive reduced value from Medicare
or other programs that are central to older American’s wellbeing.
Cash-Strapped FEMA Could Take Back
Overtime Pay from Staffers After Busy Year
(Source: Bloomberg)
Federal disaster workers who worked long
overtime hours during back-to-back
emergencies this year may have some of
their pay pulled back. FEMA blamed an
"unprecedented hurricane season" for
forcing it to abide by Federal statutes that cap
overtime earnings and allow the agency to
garnish future paychecks.
FEMA said: “Due to the extended work
hours involved in supporting disaster
recovery and response efforts for multiple
storms, some employees have been affected
by the annual maximum earnings
limitation.”
Source: United Healthcare Newsletter
Let this Info from Experts Inspire You to Make Moves for Your Health
On the golf course, “Fore!” is an alert to people who are in danger of getting hit by a ball. When
it comes to your health and what course you are on, you might want to consider this a valuable
warning:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, four habits are the cause of
much of the chronic disease in America, leading to illness and early death. They are:
1. Eating poorly.
2. Not getting physical activity.
3. Using tobacco.
4. Drinking too much alcohol.
Alone or together, they may cause or contribute to numerous chronic and serious conditions,
including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers.
THE CLOCK IS TICKING
Open Enrollment Period for 2018
November 1 through December 15, 2017
FOUR WAYS TO ENROLL
Online: https://www.healthcare.gov/create-account
By Phone: 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325)
Available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week (except holidays)
Personal Assisters: https://localhelp.healthcare.gov (There are over 300 persons in the
Cape Canaveral area qualified to provide personal assistance with enrollment.)
With a Paper Application: Available at: https://marketplace.cms.gov
DON’T MISS THE DECEMBER 15, 2017 DEADLINE!
Vacancy Update
HR is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following vacancies:
Licensed A, B or C Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (full-time and part-time)
Candidates interested in exploring opportunities with the City of Cape Canaveral are invited to
visit the City’s website at: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org.
Select: TOP 5, CITY EMPLOYMENT and review the details of the job posting and follow the
instructions for submitting the completed City Employment Application.
Risk Management
Florida Municipal Insurance Trust began processing the City’s Hurricane IRMA claims. To date,
Risk Management has received twelve (12) reported loss claim declarations of which four (4) were
challenged by HR/Risk Management. One (1) claim for $5,174.34 incurred from the loss of the
Little League Scoreboard, was approved for $4,400.34. HR/Risk Management will continue to
resolve all remaining open claims with FMIT, FEMA and National Flood Insurance. The process
is expected to be a long one.
Pick the method that works best for you.
SPACE COAST LEAGUE OF CITIES,
WASTE MANAGEMENT, WASTE PRO,
HEALTH FIRST, and FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT
2017 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
____________________________________________________________________________________________
AMOUNT: Up to $2,500 scholarships (to be awarded on March 12, 2018)
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Eligible students must:
1. Be a permanent resident of Brevard County
2. Be pursuing a declared major in Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Public Administration,
Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Urban planning, Environmental Engineering, Leisure Services,
(graduate or undergraduate level) or enrolled in the CFLGE Certification in Florida City and County
Management at Florida State University.
3. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), officially verified by the school.
SELECTION CRITERIA: Award recipients are determined by rating applicants on the seven elements
shown below. Scoring is weighted as follows: each element is rated from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), and the
score for each element is then multiplied by the number of points assigned to that element. The elements and
their assigned points are:
1. GPA (5 points)
2. Need or Reason for Wanting Scholarship (4 points)
3. Career Goals (3 points)
4. Elected and Appointed Leadership Positions (2 points)
5. Work Experience (2 points)
6. Extracurricular Activities (1 point)
7. Permanent Residency in one of Brevard County’s municipalities (1 point)
Cape Canaveral Indian Harbor Beach Palm Bay
Cocoa Malabar Palm Shores
Cocoa Beach Melbourne Rockledge
Grant-Valkaria Melbourne Beach Satellite Beach
Indialantic Melbourne Village Titusville
West Melbourne
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by January 12, 2018. Complete the application
form enclosed with this announcement and email (as PDF Attachment) to execsec@scloc.org or mail to the below
address by the deadline.
Space Coast League of Cities
1600 Huntington Lane
Rockledge, FL 32955
SPACE COAST LEAGUE OF CITIES
WASTE MANAGEMENT, WASTE PRO, HEALTH FIRST, AND FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT
2017 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Name: Major:
Address:
eMail: Phone:
1. Why is this scholarship important to you? Explain your need for this scholarship.
2. Why are you pursuing your stated major?
3. What are your career goals for the next five years?
4. Please share with us any additional information you would like us to know about you.
Please enclose at least one (1) letter of reference from a faculty member. Additional letters of reference may be
submitted. If you need more space for your answers, please complete on a separate sheet of paper and attach.
Scholarships are awarded in March in an amount of up to $2,500.00. See the enclosed announcement for eligibility
requirements and selection criteria. This completed application MUST BE RECEIVED BY January 12, 2018.
Return completed applications by email (PDF attachment) to execsec@scloc.org or mail to:
Space Coast League of Cities, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, FL 32955
Community Engagement
Update for Week Ending December 8, 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 and local organizations regarding:
● Local artwork and Stewards for Little Free Libraries and Little Free Pantries
● Community Garden Maintenance
● Zagster bikeshare program, pedways and Friday Fests
● Health + Mobility Festival in early 2018
● 2018 Mayor’s Fitness Challenge/Walk Across Brevard
● Feral cats near Harbor Oaks
● Cats and raccoons near Buchanan Ave. and Lincoln Ave. beach crossovers
● Dogs on the beach
● Reindeer Run 5K
● Zumba
● Throwable Life Rings
● Seaweed/wrack on the beach
Communication throughout the week with Staff from multiple departments regarding:
● Public records request
● 2018 Mayor’s Fitness Challenge/Walk Across Brevard
● B4 Summit
● Community Garden
● City Hall Interior Furnishing Committee
● SR A1A Priorities Agenda Item
● Attending the Emergency Management Coordinator’s Meeting at Brevard County EOC
Health First 2018 Mayor’s Fitness Challenge
Registration Opens December 15, 2017
Staff met with organizers of the Health First 2018 Mayor’s Fitness
Challenge (MFC) along with representatives from fellow fit Cities
to discuss the kickoff event for the MFC. Four Brevard County
municipalities, including the City of Cape Canaveral, will
participate in the kickoff event by holding a walk/run. Cape
Canaveral will follow the kickoff event with a Health/Mobility
fair, filled with fitness and safety facts and fun!
The kickoff event will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at
9:00 a.m. We will be defending our title of “Most Fit City” in the
2018 MFC. Registration for the challenge opens Friday, December
15, 2017, so lace up your favorite walking shoes and get ready to
get moving!
For a list of ways to get active in Cape Canaveral visit:
www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/getactive.
FOG Alert Over the Holiday Season
FOG — fats, oils and grease come from a variety of food sources, including food scraps, cooking
oil, shortening, lard, dairy products, gravy, mayonnaise and salad dressings. While it may seem
practical and harmless to get rid of FOG via the kitchen sink, doing so can lead to huge problems
and expensive repairs down the road.
Oils and grease rinsed down the drain can
congeal and block your sewer, which may
require you to call a plumber. As liquid
grease and fats cool, they solidify and
build up inside the pipes, ultimately
becoming a hardened mass that restricts
the flow of sewage and clogs pipes.
Clogged sewer pipes can cause untreated
wastewater to back up into homes and
businesses, or to overflow from manholes
into parks, yards, streets and storm drains.
Blocked drains can ruin the holiday
festivities for you and the Community.
Here are some easy ways you can protect your pipes and the greater sewer system from FOG:
● Never pour cooking oil, pan drippings, bacon grease, salad dressings or sauces down the
sink or toilet or into street gutters or storm drains.
○ Recycle used cooking oil or properly dispose of it by pouring it into a sealable
container and placing the sealed container into the trash.
○ To recycle large amounts of oil and grease, such as what’s left over from frying a
turkey, contact a local recycler. Or mix clay cat litter, a little at a time, into the oil.
When all the oil has been absorbed, pour the cat litter into a trash bag, seal the
bag, then dispose of it in your regular trash.
● Dispose of food scraps into the trash, not the sink.
○ Don’t use a garbage disposal or food grinder. Grinding food up before rinsing it
down the drain does not remove FOG; it just makes the pieces smaller.
○ Place a catch basket or screen over the sink drain when rinsing dishware, or when
peeling or trimming food, to catch small scraps that would otherwise be washed
down the drain. Throw the scraps in the trash.
● Scrape pots and pans or use paper towels to remove all oil and grease before washing
them.
Community Brainstorm Event
Staff will be hosting the next Community Brainstorm event
on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Nancy
Hanson Recreation Complex (7300 N. Atlantic Ave.)
Activity Room. Bring your biggest and brightest ideas to this
casual conversation about our GREAT City!
2018 Beach Re-nourishment – North Beach and South Beach
Staff from multiple Departments attended the preconstruction conference for the FY18 Beach
Re-nourishment North Beach and South Beach Project held on Thursday, December 7, 2017 in
the Port Canaveral Commission Room. Many Cities and Organizations were represented in the
room and on the call (United States Coast Guard, Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, UCF, Brevard County, Melbourne, Cocoa Beach and the Canaveral Pilots
Association). US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) awarded Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Corporation a contract to pump sand on the beach in the North Beach and South Beach
(including all of Cape Canaveral) to mitigate the sand losses from Hurricanes Matthew and Irma.
The following is the work schedule for the re-nourishment activities:
● Contractor will be issued Notice-to-Proceed (NTP - not yet issued)
● Contractor must commence work within 45 days of issuance of NTP
● Contractor must complete work within 150 calendar days of issuance of NTP
This schedule will be updated each week when new information is received from the Corps.
More information about this project, and past beach re-nourishment projects, can be found on the
Brevard County Natural Resource website by following this link:
www.brevardfl.gov/NaturalResources/Beaches/RestorationProjects
Beach Wrack
Staff received two phone calls regarding the presence of beach wrack and seaweed in Cape
Canaveral. Due to the strong easterly winds during Hurricane Irma, and the many days of strong
easterly winds since, a lot of vegetative material has been deposited on the beach. Left alone, it
will degrade naturally while
continuing to protect our natural
dune line by slowing down the
wave action and catching
windblown sand, creating
elevation. Many areas would
have experienced more erosion
and lost many more sea oats had
it not been for that additional
line of defense.
The beach wrack, which is
composed of mostly sargassum
algae, is a food source for many
ocean critters, like crabs and birds. Over time seeds in the wrack sprout and take root. These
roots help to establish dunes, which help protect us from storm erosion. The City and
Community embrace a natural, healthy beach ecosystem that gives life to all the things that make
Cape Canaveral great. Currently, the wrack is very high in relation to our dunes and we lost a lot
of actual beach during Hurricanes Matthew and Irma. It is now up to the City and Community to
protect what remains of the beach and dunes and to take steps to rebuild them.
Besides the desire to keep the dunes strong, there are rules set by Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) regarding beach cleanup. These require the City to wait 60
days past sea turtle season (which ended October 31, 2017) and outline exactly where Staff
would be allowed to clean the beach with machinery.
Public Works Services Staff will be removing any large chunks of vegetative debris before the
beach re-nourishment project begins in early 2018. The City is planning the Annual Sea Oat
Planting Event for February, and it will give residents and visitors the chance to help our beach
even more! Look for more information about the planting event on the City website and social
media soon.
Below is a Wrack Poster created by the Inwater Research Group. It has valuable information
about all the benefits of the wrack on the beach. This poster is also available on the News page of
the City’s website. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors so we can rally
together and begin rebuilding our beaches.
Florida League of Cities Center for Municipal Research
& Innovation’s Fall Symposium
Staff from multiple Departments attended the Florida League of
Cities (FLC) Center for Municipal Research & Innovation’s Fall
Symposium on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the Embassy
Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South. The event consisted of
three (3) panels:
Water Disaster Impacts, The Role of Land Use Planning
A Future of Resilient Infrastructure
And A Keynote speaker
The symposium focused heavily on:
● Coastal resiliency
● Community thinking
● Municipal bond relationship to climate risk
● Adaptation action areas
● Increased planned density
● Nuisance flooding
● Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan (PDRP)
● Sea level rise
● PACE funding and strategic situational retreat
Staff will use this information/resources in future City projects and initiatives.
NASA Social Event December 11 - December 12, 2017
Staff will attend a social media event for the SpaceX CRS-13 mission and launch on Monday,
December 11 and Tuesday, December 12, 2017. SpaceX will launch a Dragon capsule filled with
supplies to the International Space Station via the reusable Falcon 9 rocket. Community
Engagement Staff will use this opportunity to reach a broader audience via social media to
spread the word about the unique culture of Cape Canaveral and increase interest in space
tourism.
Community Garden Weekly Meeting
Several of the Cape Canaveral Green Thumbs met at the Community Garden on the afternoon of
Wednesday, December 6, 2017. These optional meetings allow gardeners to get to know each
other (that’s why it’s a Community garden), tend to their plots and ask one another for gardening
tips.
A massive THANK YOU to ACE Hardware in Cape Canaveral for once again donating soil,
fertilizer and seeds! Little seedlings are starting to push through the dirt, and the sunflowers and
zinnias visible from SR A1A are all from these seed packets.
Gardeners would like to ask two things of residents:
1. Please do not climb over the fence and disturb the plants or plots. (We’ve found some
footprints in the carrot beds.) If you would like a tour of the garden, email Community
Engagement Consultant Rebekah McLain at: r.mclain@cityofcapecanaveral.org
2. Please do not add grass clippings/yard waste to the compost bin unless you are certain
these items have not been treated with pesticides or herbicides.
Holiday in the City
Community Engagement Staff hosted the Holiday-themed photo booth at the “Holiday in the
City” event on Friday, December 1, 2017. We debuted our new holiday backdrop and switched
things up a bit by taking fun animated GIFs instead of photos! Staff had a great time running the
photo booth while mixing and mingling with fellow “Space Between’ers”. The photo booth was
such a hit that Santa even stopped by!
Looking for your photoshoot with St. Nick? You’ll find an online album of everyone shaking it
like a bowl full of jelly at: https://www.simplebooth.com/gallery/WUn4EmFVjCGP
Social Media Buzz
Facebook — cityofcapecanaveral, 4,527 page likes, +43 page likes
Instagram — @cityofcapecanaveral, 901 followers, +18 followers
Twitter — @capecanaveralfl, 1,428 followers, +13 followers and 3,798 likes
Community Development
Update for Week Ending December 8, 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 94 inspections; processed 31 new Building Permit Applications;
63 permits picked-up/payments processed; processed 37 renewals (or new) Business Tax Receipts
Alarm and/or Fire notices/payments. $1,286.88 permit fees have been waived for Hurricane Irma-
related damage.
Highlights:
Provided (as needed) inspections for the new City Hall.
Responded to 165 e-mails, faxes and/or calls requesting permit, zoning and/or BTR
information. Responded to one (1) voicemail.
Processed one (1) new contractor’s information packet (Contractor Lic., Liability
Insurance and W/C Insurance) to allow them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral.
Contacted two (2) contractors 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 14 building permits.
Assisted 53 walk-in customers regarding miscellaneous items.
Processed one (1) payment for after the fact permit (work performed prior to obtaining a
required Building Permit).
Verified and/or scanned building documents.
Met with Building Official to review permit processes and revise permitting forms.
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 20 new requests giving life-safety issues priority, followed closely by
Community appearance and property maintenance.
Provided front counter coverage and assisted 34 Citizens with Building/Code Enforcement
requests.
Conducted 30 site inspections.
Removed five (5) signs from right-of-way/telephone poles within the City.
Responded to 54 voicemails regarding complaints/inquiries.
Responded to 10 lien search requests.
Code Enforcement Officers continue to conduct daily Community sweeps for visible
violations throughout the City.
Issued four (4) door tags for visible violations to be corrected.
All tree removals, whether invasive or native, require a building permit. Contact the Building
Department with any questions.
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 – 496 pages of documents scanned/verified; organized files in
Laserfiche; continued preparation of documents for destruction/off-site scanning.
Distributed Agenda packet to Planning & Zoning Board members for meeting on
December 13, 2017.
Mailed notices to HOA Managers regarding non-conforming projects and the vested rights
program.
Attended Staff Meeting to discuss outstanding needs for new City Hall.
Met with Florida Beer officials regarding permitting for on-going events. Discussions
included City’s Special Event process and the status of mobile food vending in the City.
Coordinated Brevard County Impact Fee Committee application for the allocation of
County transportation impact fees towards City Capital Improvement Projects. Notably the
streetscaping of W. Central Boulevard.
Prepared notice for non-conforming, multi-family/apartment projects regarding the City’s
vested rights program. Notice will be sent out to eligible properties advising the time-
sensitive nature of the program and the potential benefits that are available.
Coordinated with several Brevard County Cities regarding the status of their negotiations
regarding the Community Redevelopment Agency Interlocal Agreement with Brevard
County. After receipt and review of the draft Interlocal from the County, Staff has asked
the City Attorney to prepare a draft that can be presented to the City Council for
consideration.
Prepared December 13, 2017 Planning & Zoning Board Agenda packet, to include:
1. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation Re: Site
Plan Approval for the Cape Canaveral Radisson Master Site Plan, per City Code of
Ordinances, Section 110-223 – Robert A. Baugher, Applicant – CONTINUED
2. Board Discussion regarding:
a. Food Vending Trucks
b. Minimum Number of Hotel Rooms
c. Feather Flags
Economic Development
Update for Week Ending December 8, 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
Installation of concrete pavers in plaza area is
complete. The plaza’s compass rose features
a 9-piece concrete paver inlay of the official
City Seal.
Crews are preparing our three flagpoles for
installation.
Priming/painting of seat wall along west side
of plaza is complete.
Covered veranda tile installation is
underway.
A/V systems installation is being finalized.
Plumbing fixtures are coming on-line one at a time as they are each carefully
inspected/tested for water-tightness. Water bottle filling stations count the number of
bottles saved.
Porte-Cochere paved terrace completed with lampposts.
Met with Interior Furnishings Committee to review remaining furnishings and occupancy
details.
Created welcome comments for the upcoming B4 (BikesBusBeach+Brevard) Summit
Picnic Lunch at Manatee Sanctuary Park.
With Mayor, attended Ribbon Cutting Event at Edible Arrangements.
Culture & Leisure Services
Update for Week Ending December 8, 2017
Staff performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests
from the public.
Director Meetings
City Manager
Human Resources Director
Community Development Director, Community Engagement Director, Florida Beer
Company Staff, RE: Special Events
Beach Renourishment Teleconference
Shuffleboard Resurfacing Company
Cape Canaveral Welcomes New Tennis Pro: Julie Sutherlin
Julie Sutherlin is a certified tennis professional with the United States Professional Tennis
Association (USPTA) and has been a member of this organization since 2001. She began her tennis
career training at Saddlebrook Tennis
Academy in Wesley Chapel, Florida, also
working near there at the Tampa Palms Golf
and Tennis Club. Once Julie returned to her
hometown of Merritt Island, she began
teaching tennis to players of all levels at the
Racquet Club of Cocoa Beach where she
remained for over 17 successful years. Julie
also became the Director of Junior Tennis at
Cocoa Beach and is currently the head coach
for boys and girl’s tennis at Edgewood Jr/Sr
High School in Merritt Island. With her
husband of 24 years, Julie has one teenage son
who shares her love for the game. Together
they enjoy spending weekends watching him
play in Junior USTA tournaments. Julie’s
enthusiasm and positive attitude, combined
with her play and coaching ability make her an
excellent fit for Cape Canaveral and an
amazing teacher/coach for players of all ages
and abilities. She currently offers adult drills
and private lessons, coaches women’s league/team tennis and teaches junior players from
beginners to the elite/advanced levels. With her passion for tennis and her love for teaching the
sport, Julie is excited to start her new program at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex and serve
the residents of the Cape Canaveral Community.
Shuffleboard Court Resurfacing Project
The shuffleboard resurfacing project started this week. Contractor noted immediately that the last
time the courts were resurfaced; it was done with a tennis court surface which is the wrong surface
for shuffleboard courts. The tennis court surface is meant to provide grip, which is contrary to the
shuffleboard surface that is constructed to slide the pucks. Contractor stated this is not uncommon
as many municipalities don’t know what a proper surface should be and it is cheaper to just paint
the courts rather than properly completing the resurface. Many holes and hollow spots were
discovered when the old surface was ground off, which were caused by the old surface. All of the
holes will be patched with concrete and a new acrylic surface will be applied to the courts making
them proper shuffleboard courts again. When reopened, users will see a 100% increase in the
quality/playability of the courts.
Parents Night Out
Last call for Registration! Whether you need a few hours to do some holiday shopping or a fun
evening out on the town, we’ve got you covered with the kiddos. A fun evening is planned full of
fun and games. If you’re familiar with our summer camp program, you know what a great
opportunity and value the City offers. Space is limited so get your spot now!
Reindeer Run
The only road race in Cape Canaveral is happening Saturday! 100% of proceeds from this race
benefit our local children. Whether you’re a competitive runner or just wish to go for a nice walk,
sign-up for the race. Not only can you get a custom tee-shirt, but you’ll have the chance to win one
of the many amazing prizes raffled off to participants. Some of this year’s prizes include tickets to
Universal Studios, Runaway Country Music Festival, hotel nights and restaurant gift cards. A map
of anticipated road closures that morning is listed below, if you live in the area impacted by the
race your patience will be greatly appreciated. To register, click below:
https://secure.runningzone.com/Race/FL/CapeCanaveral/CapeCanaveralReindeerRun
Night Disc Golf
Weather permitting, everyone is invited to Manatee Sanctuary Park this Friday to try this awesome
activity. Please check the City’s Facebook page for updates as a storm system with accompanying
cold front is scheduled to move in Friday evening.
Certified Park and Recreation Executive
Thanks to the City’s continuing support of employee development, Culture & Leisure Services
Director was approved to sit for and passed the Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE)
exam. This prestigious certification, administered by the National Park and Recreation Association
is the premier certification for the parks and recreation industry; “Founded in 2011, the purpose of
the Certified Park and Recreation Executive Program is to establish national standards for
executive certification in the recreation, park resources, and leisure profession. The test is based
on the results of a job analysis, and the content outline is a reflection of the role of hundreds of
recreation and park professionals. Each year’s examination exactly matches the content outline,
and all test questions have been unanimously approved by a Committee of subject matter experts.”
(NRPA.org). There are less than 25 individuals that currently hold this certification in Florida.
Public Works Services
Update for Week Ending December 8, 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. Full bypass operations from the Oxidation Ditch to the
Equalization Basin scheduled for mid-January. Current focus is on completion of all underground
piping installations and prep of the Equalization Basin for wastewater treatment. Training sessions
for City Staff scheduled for week of December 11 for proper usage of air diffuser system in
Equalization Basin. Substantial completion date for the Oxidation Ditch Project is June 28, 2018.
Current project construction completion: 78%.
New blowers and control panel on southern side
of Equalization Basin – looking northwest.
Damaged Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Cylinder. One of the sulfur dioxide (SO2) cylinders stored at
the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was discovered to be leaking on Saturday, December 2,
2017 by the onsite Plant Operator. As a safety precaution, both the Brevard County Hazmat and
Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department were called to the site to perform spill/safety
inspections. The supplier of the vessels, Brenntag Mid-South (Brenntag), was also called to the
site. Upon completion of all inspections and further isolation of the leaking sulfur dioxide cylinder,
Brenntag containerized the damaged cylinder for proper offsite transportation and disposal.
Brenntag personnel containerizing leaking sulfur dioxide cylinder.
Stormwater
Recent Flood Events. Staff continues to:
o Investigate flooding incidents which occurred throughout the City in September
and October.
o Meet with residents concerning drainage issues. The City’s Inmate Crew continues
to inspect inlets/manholes and outfalls to remove debris. However, no major
obstructions have been encountered. Continued street flooding is a result of a
number of factors including:
High groundwater table.
Near record high water level of the Banana River – also high water level in
Central Ditch.
High water levels in area stormwater ponds.
Standing water in stormwater lines.
o Investigate/repair leaks in stormwater lines (eliminate groundwater flow into
pipes).
The good news is that water levels in the Banana River and area stormwater ponds continue
to fall; a lower groundwater table has also been observed in area wells.
West Central Boulevard Baffle Box Rehab. This baffle box will be fitted with new
interior screens for conversion to a more efficient “second generation” baffle box. All
funding for the Project ($43,800) will be provided by the Save Our Indian River Lagoon
(SOIRL) Program and a 319 grant from Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(FDEP). Work is scheduled for the week of December 11; traffic in the eastbound lane of
West Central Boulevard may be impacted by the work.
City Park Exfiltration Project. A test of the reclaimed water hydrant located along the
eastern side of City Park was performed to determine the maximum flow rate of the
reclaimed water system. Results (average of 710 gallons per minute) will be used for
computer modeling to determine the maximum amount of reclaimed water that can be
discharged to the exfiltration system.
Infrastructure Maintenance
New 100kw Generator for Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Annex/City Hall.
The replacement generator for these facilities is being installed. Electricity to the BCSO
Annex and City Hall will be shut off for six to eight hours on Saturday, December 9. Upon
completion of the installation activities, generator service will be available to the BCSO
Annex and City Hall during power outages.
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 until the end of the year
for repairs/paving to the bridge
approaches; the original
construction schedule was revised
due to recent inclement weather. 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 Laurie Windham at: Laurie.Windham@dot.state.fl.us or (321)
634-6111. Motorists are urged to use caution and drive with care throughout the
construction corridor.
Annual Sea Oats Planting Event. This event will be scheduled for early-February 2018
at Cherie Down Park (date yet to be determined). Volunteers are needed to plant 7,200 sea
oats along the City’s beachfront from Jetty Park to Johnson Avenue. This annual project is
even more important this year due to beach/vegetation damage from Hurricanes Mathew
and Irma.
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct
Update for Week Ending December 8, 2017
Attached are samplings of the actions taken by Canaveral Deputies during this reporting period.
Patrol Division
Weekly Statistics
November 30 thru December 6, 2017
Type Weekly Total
Calls for Service/Self-Initiated Calls 498
Case Reports Written 23
Case Reports Closed 21
Arrests Made 16
Front Desk
Weekly Statistics
November 16 thru November 29, 2017
Type Weekly Total
Phone Calls Answered 42
Walk-ups Assisted 28
Fingerprint Cards Completed 5
Notary Assistance for Citizens 2
Citizen On Patrol
Weekly Statistics
November 16 thru November 29, 2017
Type Weekly Total
Patrol Hours Completed 10
Office/Training/Meeting Hours 0
Miles Driven 78
Total Volunteer Hours 10
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update
November 30 thru December 6, 2017
17-417608
Disorderly Conduct
Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest w/o Violence, VOP (Juvenile Offender)
7920 Orange Ave., Cape Canaveral
Juvenile Arrested
Cape Canaveral Leisure Services Director came to the Cape Canaveral Precinct and
advised he had video surveillance of a juvenile identified by Staff, and several
others, smoking marijuana on the porch of the closed park on a prior day. The
Director wished the juvenile to be trespassed from the Youth Center. Deputies
Butler and Ricchuito made contact with the juvenile at the Youth Center, and while
speaking with him, he became very belligerent, loud, and disorderly. He was placed
under arrest and transported to Juvenile Detention Center.
17-417970
Narcotics Arrest
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Astronaut Blvd./N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral
Jenny Collins, W/F, 02/09/1976
Ms. Collins was arrested after drug paraphernalia was located in her vehicle during
a consensual search subsequent to a traffic stop. She was issued a Notice to Appear
and released.
17-418312
Warrant Arrest
Warrant: Lee County, Failure to Appear - Driving while license suspended,
Possession over 20 grams Marijuana and Provide False ID to Law Enforcement
Officer.
9050 Discovery Road, Cape Canaveral
Kelvin Jones, B/M, 01/26/1981
Mr. Jones was arrested for the above outstanding Lee County Warrant and
transported to the Brevard County Jail w/o incident.
17-418531
Beach Patrol
Beach Patrol
Cape Canaveral Beaches, Cape Canaveral
Sgt. Smith and Deputy Ruth conducted ATV patrols of the beaches from Jetty Park
to the Cocoa Beach Pier. No suspicious persons or incidents.
17-419166
Found Property
Found Driver's License
Arthur Ave./N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral
FTO Barrett was waived down by a Citizen who advised they found an out-of-state
driver’s license in the parking lot of Beall's. The driver's license was placed into
evidence.
17-419414
Traffic Arrest
Driving Under the Influence (2nd Offense)
N. Atlantic Ave./Madison Ave., Cape Canaveral
Elijah J. Johnson, B/M, 12/15/1978
FTO Barrett observed a vehicle displaying an erratic traffic pattern and conducted a
traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver displayed obvious signs of intoxication and
did not complete the Standard Field Sobriety Exercises to standard. Mr. Johnson
provided a breath test and was subsequently arrested and transported to the Brevard
County Jail w/o incident.
17-419237
Narcotics Arrest
Possession of Prescription Drugs w/o a Prescription, Violation of Probation
8000 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral
Jared Martin, W/M, 03/26/1989
Deputy Basler conducted a retail theft investigation and placed Mr. Jared Martin
under arrest. During an inventory search of Martin’s backpack, seven kinds of
prescription drugs were located, for which he did not have a prescription. As a
result, Mr. Martin’s felony probation was also violated on-site. Mr. Martin was
transported to the Brevard County Jail w/o incident.
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update
17-419711 Beach Patrol
Beach Patrol Cape Canaveral Beaches, Cape Canaveral
Sgt. Smith and Deputy Ruth conducted ATV patrols of the beaches from Jetty Park
to the Cocoa Beach Pier. No suspicious persons or incidents.
17-420431 Possession of Heroin, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Narcotics Arrest 6395 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral
Robert W. Bashore, W/M, 07/24/1989
Mr. Robert Bashore was arrested for Possession of Heroin and Drug Paraphernalia.
He was arrested and transported to the Brevard County Jail w/o incident.
17-420935 Beach Patrol
Beach Patrol Cape Canaveral Beaches, Cape Canaveral
Sgt. Smith and Dep. Ruth conducted ATV patrols of the beaches from Jetty Park to
the Cocoa Beach Pier. No suspicious persons or incidents.
17-421338 Fraud
Fraud 400 Block Tyler Ave., Cape Canaveral
Investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) obtained identity and credit account
information relating to the victim and used that information to obtain goods and
services. This case has been forwarded to the Brevard County Sheriff Economic
Crimes Unit for further information.
17-422386 Petit Theft
Theft 200 Block Caroline St., Cape Canaveral
Unknown subject(s) removed the victim’s wheelchair, valued at $155, from the
bottom of the stairwell. This case is referred back to patrol units for further
investigation.
17-422453
Narcotics Arrest
Possession of Controlled Substance w/o a Prescription; Possession of Marijuana
less than 20 grams
8797 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral
Alyssa Bailey Walker, W/F, 08/21/1997
During a consensual vehicle search Alyssa Walker was arrested for the above
charges and transported to the Brevard County Jail w/o incident.
17-0422713 Possession Paraphernalia, Violation of Probation Ref: Sale of Controlled
Substance.
Narcotics Arrest Jefferson Ave./Ridgewood Ave., Cape Canaveral
Edgardo Ziganay, W/M, 11/04/1973
Deputy Robin made contact with the above individual and during a consensual
search located numerous articles of paraphernalia. Mr. Ziganay is currently on
probation reference narcotics charges. He was arrested and taken to the Brevard
County Jail w/o incident.
17-422774 Driving While License Suspended / Brevard County Warrant Ref: Battery
Traffic Arrest 8803 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral
Nicholas Barnes, W/M, 01/24/1984
Deputy Genova conducted a traffic stop reference failing to obey traffic control
device and discovered that Nicholas Barnes’ license was not valid and that he had
an outstanding Brevard County Warrant Reference Battery. Mr. Barnes was
arrested and transported to the Brevard County Jail w/o incident.
17-422955 Trespassing after Warning
Trespassing 7700 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral
Stephen Nusenfress, W/M, 02/25/1953
Deputy Pena arrested Mr. Stephen Nusenfress after locating him at the Circle K
where he was previously trespassed. He was transported to the Brevard County Jail
w/o incident.
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update
17-422961 Driving While License Suspended with knowledge
Traffic Arrest Canaveral Blvd./N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral
Jeremy Ball, W/M, 02/27/1976
During a traffic stop reference an obstructed tag, it was discovered that the driver,
Mr. Jeremy Ball, had a suspended license out of Tennessee. Mr. Ball was arrested
and was transported to the Brevard County Jail w/o incident.
17-423987 Violation of Probation
Arrest 8400 N. Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral
Michael Dimon, W/M, 09/17/1988
During consensual contact, it was discovered that Michael Dimon was on probation
for felony battery with the condition of remaining in his approved residence.
Contact was made with his Probation Officer who advised he did not have
permission to leave his residence. Mr. Dimon was placed under arrest and was
transported to the Brevard County Jail w/o incident.
17-424944 Bicycle Theft
Theft 8400 Block Ridgewood Ave., Cape Canaveral
Victim advised a neighbor witnessed an unknown subject removed their bicycle
from their property.
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 December 8, 2017
1. Weekly Meeting with CPA Staff and BCSO.
2. Corvette Run benefitting BCSO and CFR Community Outreach Programs. Over 219
cars participated and two truckloads of gifts were donated.
3. Santa duties at Friday Fest.
4. Preparations made for the Reindeer Run and Santa in the City. Santa will start at 8:00
a.m. on December 9, 2017 and make his way through the entire City. Weather ‘make-
up’ day will be December 16, 2017.
5. Preparation Meeting with Auditor for 16/17 audit.
6. Promotional Exams administrated for Captains and Lieutenants.
7. Haz-mat incident at the WWTP.
8. Prevention conducted 17 new, 16 follow-up, and 4 new construction inspections.
Additionally, they answered 6 public requests.