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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update - 01-08-16 Weekly Update Week Ending January 8, 2016 Cape Canaveral VISION Statement Administrative Services Community Development Economic Development Culture & Leisure Services Public Works Services Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Canaveral Fire Rescue 3    CAPE CANAVERAL VISION STATEMENT WE ENVISION: A bike-able and walk-able Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its residential feel, characterized by low-rise buildings not more than 4 stories in height. This residential and business friendly atmosphere is one of a live-able, attractive, safe, secure and sustainable coastal community that embraces the beach and riverside as the main amenities, and supports local culture and education. WE ENVISION: A1A as a “complete street” with a native-landscaped and tree-lined median with traffic calming elements and dark-sky street lighting. “Complete street” amenities include bicycle facilities, covered transit stops, and safe pedestrian crossings that invite pedestrians and bicyclists to access the beach, river, local neighborhoods and adjacent communities. Our improved “complete streets” will allow us to calmly travel to intimate waterfront destinations and a walk- able downtown core. Multi-use paths lined with shade trees should be wide enough for bikes and pedestrians and lighted so anyone can walk or bicycle safely anywhere in town, day or night. WE ENVISION: Welcoming community entrance features that create a sense of arrival and unique community identity. The “downtown” will contain an architecturally rich and unique mix of uses, with wide tree shaded sidewalks and umbrella covered café tables at restaurants and bistros where friends gather, interact, and enjoy drinks and dinner. WE ENVISION: A community that; removes or transforms blighted and unfinished buildings into attractive structures, offers city-wide green spaces, provides a pet-friendly park with ample shade, and actively recruits and supports businesses that enhance economic viability and serve our residents and visitors. WE ENVISION: Open shorelines and rivers accessible to the public including amenities that take advantage of the water, such as limited and quaint water-view establishments and intimate public gathering and entertainment places that may include pavilions, gazebos, or a performance stage. Administrative Services Update for Week Ending January 8, 2016 The City Manager’s Office is responsible for the day to day administration of all City departments in accordance with City Council’s established policies/direction, local ordinances, resolutions and State/Federal laws/rules and regulations. Telephone conferences, meetings with citizens, documents prepared/reviewed/approved and meetings/conferences held are numerous and may not be included in the Weekly Updates. Highlights:  Met with Department Directors regarding various projects/issues/initiatives.  Met with two residents, Mayor Hoog, PWS Director & Deputy Director and CD Director regarding possible acquisition of Cherie Down Lane by the City.  Executive Assistant provided CCO counter coverage, as needed.  Executive Assistant provided assistance to City Council Members and select Department Directors. City Clerk’s Office Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public/Staff and provided assistance to City Council and the City Manager’s Office. Highlights:  Records Management - 9 cubic feet of records prepared for disposition/destruction.  Public Records Requests & Records Research - Assisted in preparing response to Florida Attorney General's Investigation of liquid aluminum sulfate and other water treatment chemicals legal hold/request for documents due 1/29/16; responded to individual requesting contact information for a former employee protected under Florida’s Public Records Law exemption; provided F.S. 119; provided Public Works Services with research regarding speed limits along N. Atlantic Avenue; provided assistance to HR in retrieving personnel records on film in Laserfiche.  Library Meeting Room – prepared/distributed new Audio/Visual Set-up Instructions for all departments to utilize; attended instructional meeting with Economic Development Director and Library Staff regarding Audio for movies; prepared/distributed instructions to all.  Council Meetings – continued Agenda/Packet preparation for the Regular City Council Meeting of 01/19/2016.  City Council – coordinated attendance at the Space Coast League of Cities Meeting for Monday, January 11th – Host City is Palm Bay.  Bid #2015-11 – Cape Canaveral City Hall: sealed Bid deadline is 1/22/15 at 2pm; responded to inquiries/requests for information. Financial Services Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public.  Met with City Manager and Economic Development Director regarding Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) program for construction of the New City Hall. Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities. Highlights:  City employees received Investment and Retirement Planning training presented by Florida Municipal Investment Trust intended to inform and empower employees to fully utilize the Deferred Compensation and Defined Contribution Retirement benefits available through the City.  Through expanded recruitment efforts utilizing “Indeed”, screened 17 submitted applicants’ qualifications for Sr. Plant Operator vacancy. Efforts continue to identify appropriately licensed and qualified candidates.  Assisted Barefoot Bay District in request for wage and salary information.  IMPORTANT INCOME TAX DOCUMENT 1095-B IRS Form Advised all employees of new IRS 2016 income tax reporting requirement for 2015. In compliance with the Affordable Care Act, the City’s healthcare provider, United Health Care, Inc., has mailed each employee the above individualized 1095-B IRS Form to be included with the W-2 when filing this year’s tax return. Evidence of insurance satisfies the Federal ACA health insurance mandate and protects against the following penalties calculated 2 different ways: as a percentage of your household income and per person, whichever is higher. Percentage of income:  2.5% of household income  Maximum: Total yearly premium for the national average price of a Bronze plan sold through the Marketplace Per person:  $695 per adult  $347.50 per child under 18  Maximum: $2,085  Coordinated the City’s participation in The Great Central Florida Tornado Drill conducted on January 6, 2016. The NOAA Weather alert was transmitted via NWS Melbourne at 10:00 Wednesday morning. City employees, to include the inmate crew assigned to PWS at that time, immediately sought shelter. With knowledge that 14 minutes is the average warning time before tornado impact, all employees successfully reached shelter in less than 5 minutes. Due to recent tragic tornado events in Texas over the holidays, the following “tips” are well worth everyone’s review: o The safest place to be is an underground shelter, basement or safe room. o A small, windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest level of a sturdy building is the next safest alternative. o In multi-story buildings, interior stairwells are good choices if no windowless areas are available. Do not use elevators. o Mobile homes are not safe during tornadoes or other severe winds. o During a tornado watch (not warning), sleep with your shoes, helmet and cell phone nearby. More tips can be found at: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/safety.html Please extend a warm welcome to Susanna Stenger, Recreation Leader assigned to the Culture and Leisure Services Department. No newcomer to league sports with extensive organizational and administrative experience, Susanna has hit the ground running and is contributing like a veteran member of the team. Community Development Update for Week Ending January 8, 2016 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public, including performing plan reviews, processing permits, conducting inspections, performing site visits, issuing Notices and conducting research.  The Building Division conducted 24 inspections, processed 12 building permits and 1 BTR, fire and alarm permit application; 12 new building permits were issued.  Processed 1 new contractors’ information packet (Contractor Lic., Liability Insurance and W/C Insurance) allowing them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral.  Responded to 2 emails, faxes and calls requesting permit information from realtors and home inspectors.  Received 3 new BTR applications.  Code Enforcement performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:  Issued three (3) notices of violation.  Issued one (1) compliance letter.  Received eight (8) new requests for Code Enforcement.  Conducted nine (9) site inspections for potential Code Enforcement cases, expired permits and compliance inspections.  Posted three (3) vehicles with towing notices.  Posted three (3) Code Enforcement door tags.  Posted one (1) Stop Work order.  Responded to one (1) lien information request.  Removed two (2) illegal signs from right of way and/or telephone poles.  Continued to scan elevation certificates/tree removal applications/support documents into Laserfiche.  Code Enforcement continues to notify commercial business owners with non- conforming ground signs of the requirement to bring these types of signs into compliance by September 2016, by converting the pole signs to pylon signs.  Conducted one (1) tree inspection.  Met with two property owners regarding a Code Enforcement notice related to LED lights. Discussed process and what was required to have a complete Community Appearance Board application.  Scanned/verified 1,987 pages of documents.  Met with Mayor, City Manager, PWS Director & Deputy Director and two residents regarding the possibility of the City taking ownership of Cherie Down Lane. Staff is conducting its due diligence to determine the condition of the road relative to minimum specifications.  Participated in conference call with City Attorney’s Office related to the proposed improvements to the Kelsey’s parking lot.  Met with Staff to discuss the City’s policy related to maximum impervious surface allowed on a parcel.  Participated in a Port/City Connector Road Task force meeting held at the Port.  Staff has researched and prepared the following regarding the status of two pending constitutional amendments involving solar power in the state of Florida. Background With the State’s abundance of sunshine, Florida should rank among the Country’s top producers of solar energy, however, the state ranks 13th in the amount of solar generated. Consumers in the state now rely on “dirty” energy sources – natural gas (62 percent), coal (21 percent), and nuclear (12 percent). Currently, only 3 percent of Florida’s energy demand is met by solar. Many other states have opened up solar as a viable choice for consumers. In fact, millions of customers around the country have the ability to choose from hundreds of companies that install rooftop solar panels at little or no cost. Florida is one of only four states that require solar be sold exclusively by utilities. This results in limited options and a much larger up-front cost for homeowners interested in solar. Since 2009, a number of lawmakers in Tallahassee have proposed legislation to open up solar opportunities. However, many of the bills have never made it out of needed committees for full consideration or have been tabled by legislators sympathetic to the State’s utility industry. To bypass state lawmakers, several grass-root groups are proposing amendments to Florida’s Constitution. They are: Floridians for Solar Choice (FSC) The FSC is a coalition between the League of Women’s Voters, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, the Tea Party, Republican conservatives, and the Sierra Club. The amendment is designed to allow homeowners to lease their rooftops for small-scale solar and sell energy back to the grid – currently a right only enjoyed by Florida’s public and private utilities. It has been described as doing to the states big utility companies what Uber has done to traditional taxis. Its official summary states: Limits or prevents government and electric utility imposed barriers to supplying local solar electricity. Local solar electricity supply is the non- utility supply of solar generated electricity from a facility rated up to 2 megawatts to customers at the same or contiguous property as the facility. Barriers include government regulation of local solar electricity suppliers’ rates, service and territory, and unfavorable electric utility rates, charges, or terms of service imposed on local solar electricity customers. Consumers for Smart Solar (CSS) The second initiative being pushed for the 2016 ballot is the CSS proposal, which is backed by a coalition including former Democratic and Republican legislators, several Florida Chambers of Commerce, conservative consumers, and Florida utilities (Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy, Gulf Power and Tampa Electric). This proposal is not so much about changing state energy policy but rather to memorialize in the state constitution current rules that allow customers to install solar panels so long as they pay for the installation and own the equipment. It official summary states: This amendment establishes a right under Florida’s constitution for consumers to own or lease solar equipment installed on their property to generate electricity for their own use. State and local governments shall retain their abilities to protect consumer rights and public health, safety and welfare, and to ensure that consumers who do not choose to install solar are not required to subsidize the costs of backup power and electric grid access to those who do. Differences between the Initiatives Although the competing initiatives appear to both be supporting the expansion of solar energy in the State, there is one significant difference between the two proposals on how this would be accomplished. The FSC initiative would create a third party ownership (TPO) structure for financing solar. Additionally, it would allow a TPO financed enterprise to operate under a Power Purchase Agreement or PPA. A solar PPA is a financial agreement where a solar developer arranges for the design, permitting, financing and installation of a solar energy system on a customer’s property (rooftop) at little or no cost and for the purchase of the power generated. The average home solar array costs between $15,000 and $30,000. The problem is that few homeowners can afford this upfront cost. Consumers in states where the TPO structure is allowed have a solar company install the panels and then sell the generated power to the homeowner at a rate lower than the utility, paying for the system over time. This approach would be a fundamental shift in the state’s law because it would allow owners of solar to sell to other utility customers in the immediate proximity. That right is currently enjoyed only by Florida’s utilities; who want to continue to control the sale of solar power in the state. Florida League Position The Florida League supports the CCS initiative. The League has prepared a brief in support of a challenge to the FSC proposal. In summary, the League has identified the following concerns with the FSC amendment: 1. That it does not reveal its impacts to municipalities, electric utilities, utility customers, and the public at large. Specifically, that “The Solar Initiative (FSC) will reduce revenues available to municipalities and utilities under Florida law and, as a result, municipalities will curtail services to citizens or will be forced to pass additional fees inequitably onto non-solar customers in order to recoup revenue losses.” 2. That retail customers of the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) (consisting of 33 of Florida’s public power electric facilities) will be incentivized to develop local solar facilities. This could result in the loss of FMEA retail customers which would increase cost-shifting between solar and non-solar customers. 3. That franchise fee and public service tax revenue will be reduced due to a reduction of an electric utility’s gross revenue. The concern is that electric rates will increase for those that do not generate solar electricity. Currently, the City of Cape Canaveral collects $659,000 in franchise fees and $879,000 in utility tax from FP&L on an annual basis. 4. That the FSC initiative would impair laws designed to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. In general, the initiative indicates that local regulations that prohibit “the supply of solar-generated electricity by a local solar electricity supplier” would be curtailed. The League argues that regulations protecting wetlands, construction setback lines, and nuisance abatement could be affected. SCLOC Position Mr. Stu Glass, the incoming President of the SCLOC was contacted to determine the League’s position on this issue. Mr. Glass reported that the issue was raised/discussed at a general meeting last year; however, no formal action was taken on the issue. Conclusion As required by state law, a proposed constitutional amendment – before it can appear on the ballot - must receive at least 683,149 signatures by Florida registered voters and the language must be approved by the Florida Supreme Court. As of the beginning of November, the Court has approved the FSC initiative while its review of the CSS proposal is pending. The required signatures must be gathered by February 1, 2016. Note: It is being reported by a number of state media outlets that the backers of the FSC amendment are “exploring options for a 2018 campaign.” It is not clear how this will affect the competing CSS amendment. Staff will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary. Economic Development Update for Week Ending January 8, 2016 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/Port Connector Roads update: o City Council at its 12/15/15 meeting unanimously approved Resolution No. 2015-21 supporting the Report submitted by the staff-led Joint Task Committee. o Canaveral Port Authority Commission at its 12/16/15 meeting unanimously approved Port staff to engage with Consulting Services and officially authorized the staff-led Joint Task Committee. o A supporting Port Commission resolution is targeted for the Port’s January agenda.  City Hall Status: o Project is out for bid; due date is 01-22-16. o Bid Award is scheduled to take place at the 02-16-16 City Council meeting. o FPL’s pole removal/line re-feed/hardening project is underway with preliminary tree trimming activities taking place this week. o Assisted contracted Architectural Services Firm, GLE, with addenda and distribution to qualified bidders. o Met with furniture supply company representative toward competitive State Contract pricing for furnishings.  Florida City Gas (FCG) Pressure Line Improvement Project Status: o All piping from George King Blvd. to Madison Ave. has been installed; majority of asphalt restoration work is complete. Crews will be working at Madison Ave. until approximately 01/18/16. Additional activity will take place off the road at George King Blvd. during this time o There are traffic delays, but few reports of motorist inconvenience. o The City’s Streetscape Project will immediately follow the FCG Pressure Line Improvement Project. o For more information, please visit the City website at www.cityofcapecanaveral.org.  Meetings: o Port/City Connector Roads Joint Task Committee. Topics included proposed alignments, constraints, roadway criteria, phasing, Port Master Plan, Consultants, needed right-of-ways, soils, groundwater, existing ditches/canals, environmental issues, roadway tie-in points and timeframes. o Community Development Director and restaurant tenant regarding parking compliance issue. o Community Development Director, City Engineer and PWS Deputy Director regarding policy on maximum impervious surface area requirements for one and two family dwellings o Contract Graphic Designer regarding branding outreach projects, social media, merchandising and the new City website. The website rollout date is anticipated to be 01-18-16. o Cultural and Leisure Services Director and contract Graphic Designer regarding the upcoming Founders Day Event, which is scheduled for 04-23-16 at Manatee Sanctuary Park. o Sustainability Intern, as she is concluding her internship with a report on sustainable practices/recommendations for the City.  Please see attached letter from the Arbor Day Foundation and attached Press Release from the Canaveral Port Authority. Mayor Rocky Randels PO Box 326 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Dear Tree City USA Supporter, ~Arbor Day Foundation® 211 N. 12th St. • Lincoln, NE 68508 • 888-448-7337 • arborday.org We inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. On behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation, I write to congratulate Cape Canaveral on earning recognition as a 2015 Tree City USA. Residents of Cape Canaveral should be proud to live in a community that makes the planting and care of trees a priority. Cape Canaveral is one of more than 3,400 Tree City USAs, with a combined population of 140 million. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. As a result of your commitment to effective urban forest management, you already know trees are vital to the public infrastructure of cities and towns throughout the country, providing numerous environmental, social, and economic benefits. In fact, trees are the one piece of community infrastructure that actually increases in value over time. We hope you are excited to share this accomplishment. Enclosed in this packet is a press release for your convenience as you prepare to contact local media and the public. State foresters are responsible for the presentation of the Tree City USA flag and other materials. We will forward information about your awards to your state forester's office to coordinate presentation. It would be especially appropriate to make the Tree City USA award a part of your community's Arbor Day ceremony. Again, we celebrate your commitment to the public and trees of Cape Canaveral, and thank you for helping to create a healthier planet for all of us. Best Regards, Dan Lambe President Your love of trees can leave a lasting legacy. Please remember the Arbor Day Foundation in your will. I®:;<~-~~ SoYINK L For more information, contact: Danny Cohn, 402-473-9563 dcohn@arborday.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: @?)Arbor Day Foundation• 211 N. 12th St. • Lincoln, NE 68508 • 888-448-7337 • arborday.org We inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Arbor Day Foundation Names Cape Canaveral Tree City USA Cape Canaveral, FL was named a 2015 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. Cape Canaveral achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. "Tree City USA communities see the impact an urban forest has in a community first hand," said Dan Lambe, President of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Additionally, recognition brings residents together and creates a sense of community pride, whether it's through volunteer engagement or public education." Trees provide multiple benefits to a community when properly planted and maintained. They help to improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits. More information on the program is available at arborday.org/TreeCityUSA. About Arbor Day Foundation: The Arbor Day Foundation is a million-member nonprofit conservation and education organization with the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. More information is available at arborday.org. Your love of trees can leave a lasting legacy. Please remember the Arbor Day Foundation in your will. l@:~~~~·j~So'Y~N'KI_ Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 Port Canaveral Wins Best North American Cruise Port The editors of Cruise Critic.com, the world’s leading cruise reviews site, named Port Canaveral the 2015 Best North American Cruise Port. In its awards review, Cruise Critic editors praised the family-friendly coastal attractions of the Space Coast and the recreation opportunities that make the Port itself “definitely worth a pre- or post-cruise visit.” “It’s rewarding that these facilities built for and enjoyed by our community—our beach and parks, fishing pier, miles of bike trails, popular Cove with its waterfront restaurants and the Exploration Tower—have helped rank our Port among the best in the world,” said Jerry Allender, Chairman of the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners. Port Canaveral Awaits Permission to Further Study Feasibility of Rail Route Through Air Force Property The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) is awaiting response to its request for follow-up access to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to complete a feasibility study to determine if a route through Air Force property can be added to the federal environmental review of the Port’s rail project. In November 2015, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) granted the Port Authority’s request to pause the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process to allow the Port to evaluate the feasibility of a Cape Canaveral Air Force Station freight rail alignment. Pending the outcome of the Port’s feasibility analysis, the STB may consider including the Air Force route as one of the routes to be studied in the EIS. “The Port Authority initiated talks with the Air Force in 2012 regarding the possibility of rail connection through Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,” said Jim Dubea, Port Canaveral’s Deputy Director of Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships. “Our meeting with Pentagon officials last month (November 2015) was fruitful and one step closer to resolving the question of whether a viable route exists.” Once the CPA completes further evaluation of the Air Force route, it will request the STB to resume the environmental review process of all routes identified as potentially feasible. Currently, the routes include an alignment through Kennedy Space Center and one that parallels State Road 528. After the STB has issued its final scope of study, determining which routes will move forward with an extensive environmental review, it will then prepare a draft EIS. At that time, there will be public opportunities for comment regarding the draft EIS and the various routes. The Port Authority Commission will make no final decision on whether to proceed with rail until the completion of the STB process. New Fun in the Sun (and Shade) at Jetty Park There’s a new frontier for the little ones to explore at Jetty Park, where the Port Authority recently replaced the old playground with a new facility. Bears Playgrounds built the $80,000 complex. It features a central structure with climbing, sliding and crossing adventures to build muscles and imagination. A swing set accommodates small and large children, while three shade structures with benches offer relaxation for children, parents and grandparents. The new equipment incorporates natural materials as much as possible and a safety surface of wood mulch on the entire playground helps protect small users from injury. Port and Cape Canaveral Partner on Public Safety Neighbors Port Canaveral and the city of Cape Canaveral understand the value of teaming up to protect the safety of residents and Port visitors. Having shared fire equipment for several years, the two governments are planning joint purchase of a new Pierce Quantum Custom Pumper fire truck to replace 25-year-old equipment. The advanced $550,000 truck will improve response capability at the Port and help Cape Canaveral residents by boosting their fire department’s ISO (Insurance Service Office) Fire Suppression Rating. A higher rating can lower insurance rates for individual property owners. With an expected increase in Port business activities, both entities also will collaborate on transportation planning for future traffic growth. A joint task force, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation, will study new roadway network options to provide alternate and additional access into the Port with optimal traffic flow and safety. Get Connected WWW.PORTCANAVERAL.COM Building Community. Creating Opportunity. Culture and Leisure Services Update for Week Ending January 8, 2016 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings  City Manager  Brevard County Sheriff’s Office PAL Advisory Board  Finance Director  Economic Development Director  City Engineer  New City of Cape Canaveral / Cocoa Beach Library Director Special Events “Street Eats on Taylor Ave.” – A one of a kind food experience will take place on Saturday, January 9th. Taylor Avenue will be closed between the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office parking lot to accommodate five gourmet food trucks, Bavarian style tables and light music for ambiance. It should be a great evening of food, friends and music. Farmers Market - Everyone is invited to enjoy the fresh produce, baked goods and handmade arts and crafts by local artists. See you Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of City Hall. Go to www.brevardfarmersmarkets.com; for a virtual tour click: Cape Canaveral Farmers Market Promo. Athletic Leagues A new Monday night advanced tennis league started with our old champion ready for some new competition. Intermediate Wednesday night tennis started a new league with nine players. Wednesday night racquetball was cancelled due to inclement weather and will pick up next week. Wednesday night kickball resumed its ongoing schedule completing the 4th week of the season after the holiday break. Games remain competitive keeping every team on their toes. A new Thursday night intermediate tennis league started with many new faces in the league. Staff continues to register new teams and players for Monday night kickball and Thursday night softball. Fitness classes There are many new fitness classes being offered at the Recreation Complex. Several Zumba sessions have been added to fit anyone’s schedule. Banana River Park Work continues on schedule at Banana River Park. Exterior stucco work on pavilion is nearly complete; sidewalk around parking lot and paving will be complete within two weeks. Staff is working on the purchase of landscaping and site amenities. Public Works Services Update for Week Ending January 8, 2016 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)/Sanitary Sewer System  Lift Station Nos. 6 and 7 Improvements Project. Installation of all components at Lift Station No. 6 located on Imperial Blvd. completed; emergency generator to be installed in mid-January. Wet well installed at new Lift Station No. 7 site in Manatee Sanctuary Park; new sewer pipe and manhole installed beneath Thurm Boulevard. Roadway to be paved week of January 11, 2016; remaining lift station components being installed. Several revisions were made to the proposed site plan to accommodate residents in the neighborhood (e.g.; elimination of fence, planting of additional trees, etc.). Emergency generator to be installed at Lift Station No. 6.  Sludge Belt Press Addition and New Reclaimed Water Tank. Contractor continues with final tank construction. Finishing layers being applied to tank walls and roof; work continues on expansion/rehab of the belt press building (new roof installation). Remaining new underground valves tied into existing piping. Work schedule for belt filter presses is as follows: o 1st week of February – Start-up of new belt filter press; o 2nd week of February – Operate new belt filter press – correct operational deficiencies; and o 3rd week of February – Initiate rehab of existing belt filter press. Project includes two of the wastewater-related projects performed with funds from the City’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan. Belt filter press building improvements - looking west. Stormwater  City Park Ex-filtration Project. Draft Work Plan currently under review by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Staff anticipates signing contract in January 2016. Project was originally to be funded from the City’s SRF loan. However, acquisition of an EPA 319(h) grant ($598,262) and Legislative Appropriation funds ($589,000) from the State Legislature are anticipated to provide 100% of Project funding. Infrastructure Maintenance (IM)  Sidewalk Gap Project. This Project, located along East/West Central Boulevard and Adams Avenue, is complete; waiting on final invoice.  North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. Pre-construction meeting performed on December 17, 2015. Staff continues to submit paperwork to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in accordance with the City’s Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement. Due to previous contractor commitments, construction will be initiated on February 1, 2016 (previously January 4, 2016). Estimated time of construction is eight months. Vehicular traffic and pedestrians should avoid the construction area if possible.  Holman Road Sanitary Sewer Line Installation – Phase I. This sewer replacement project was initiated on January 4, 2016. Pedestrians and vehicular traffic should avoid the construction area if possible. Project is one of the wastewater-related projects performed with funds from the City’s SRF loan.  Dead Fish Removal. Staff removed dead fish along the City’s beachfront with the beach rake the week of December 21, 2015. The cause of the fish kill is still under investigation (possible red tide).  Beach Cleaning. Staff initiated cleaning of the beach (seaweed/debris) with the beach rake on January 4, 2016. Dumpsters were placed in the Washington Avenue beach-end parking lot; therefore, parking at this beach crossover is limited for the next two weeks. If possible, pedestrians should avoid this beach crossover until completion of the beach cleaning activities (approximately two weeks). City’s beach rake (shared with Cocoa Beach).  Cherie Down Lane. Staff met to discuss the future ownership status of Cherie Down Lane (privately-owned roadway). This issue will be further investigated to determine condition of asphalt, base material, stormwater inlets, etc.  Broken Reclaimed Water Line. Staff replaced a broken reclaimed water line beneath Harrison Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue. Reclaimed water service was disrupted for the southern half of the City for a four-day period. Miscellaneous  Projects Summary. Please see attached. Major Projects (Design Phase)SRF ProjectConsultantQuote AmountCouncil Mtg DateDrawings/ Bid Specs StatusCity ContactCon‐struction Start DateStatusSR A1A Streetscape ProjectFDOT/Kimley HornNA NA Initiated Jeff TBDSCTPO project approval recommendation submitted to FDOT in October 2014. Additional resolution to FDOT approved by City Council in May 2015. Waiting on completion of engineering study and FDOT funding of project.IM Building ReplacementGLE $80k Jun '15 Initiated Joyce TBDSurveying and geotech work completed; design work currently being completed.Ditch Dredging ‐ South Central DitchXGeoSyntec $36k Sept '13 Hold Jeff TBDProject delayed pending identification of muck holding area.Ditch Dredging ‐ North Central DitchCity Engineer TBD TBD TBD Jeff TBDStaff and City Engineer reviewing geotechnical report for best approach forward.Major Projects (Construction/Re‐port Phase)SRF ProjectContractorBid AmountEst. Council Mtg DateEst. Con‐struction/Study Start DateCity ContactEst. Con‐struction/Report End DateStatusNorth Atlantic Avenue StreetscapeGibbs & Register$2.79 MillionOct '15 Feb '16 Jeff FY15/16Low bidder (Gibbs & Register) approved by FDOT; construction start date of February 1, 2016.Belt Press Improvements/Reclaim‐ed Water Tank ConstructionXFlorida Design Contractors, Inc.$3.8 MillionMar '15 Jun '15 Jeff/June FY15/16Contractor mobilized to site on June 16. Tank construction nearly complete; belt press building rehab continuing.MAJOR PWS PROJECTS Lift Stations #6 and #7 RehabilitationAtlantic Development of Cocoa, Inc.$1.2 MillionApr '15 Jul '15 Jeff/June FY15/16Lift Station No. 6 emergency generator currently being installed; work continues on Lift Station No. 7. Canaveral City Park Ex‐filtration ProjectXTBD TBD Mar '16 May '16 Jeff Nov '16Final Work Plan being reviewed by FDEP; EPA 319 grant ($589,262) and State Legislature funds ($589,000) approved.Holman Road Sewer Improvements (Phase I)XWP Underground$252k Nov '15 Jan '16 Jeff/June FY15/16Project initiated on January 4, 2016; estimate completion in 60 days.Holman Road Sewer Imrovements (Phases II/III)XTBD TBD Apr '16 Jul '16 Jeff/June FY15/16Project to be advertised in early‐2016 after completion of Phase I.Oxidation Ditch RedesignXTBD TBD Mar '16 May '16 Jeff/June FY16/17Engineering drawings and bid specifications complete. Project to be bid in mid‐2016.Sidewalk Construction ‐ East/West Central Boulevard and Adams AvenueTurnbaugh Construction$97k Aug '15 Oct '15 Tom FY15/16 Project complete; waiting on final invoice.Note: SRF ‐ State Revolving Fund. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Update for Week Ending January 8, 2016 Page 1 of 2 Patrol Division Monthly Statistics December, 2015 Type Monthly Total Case Reports Written 93 Case Reports Closed 80 Arrests Made 64 Front Desk Monthly Statistics December, 2015 Type Monthly Total Phone Calls Answered 225 Walk-ups Assisted 121 Fingerprint Cards Completed 19 Notary Assistance for Citizens 10 Case Reports Processed 93 Citizen On Patrol Monthly Statistics December, 2015 Type Monthly Total Patrol Hours Completed 56 Special Detail & Meeting Hours 43 Training & Office Hours 19 Miles Driven 536 Total Volunteer Hours 118 Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued) Patrol Division Weekly Statistics January 1 thru January 6, 2015 Type Weekly Total Case Reports Written 17 Case Reports Closed 13 Arrests Made 5 Front Desk Weekly Statistics January 1 thru January 6, 2015 Type Weekly Total Phone Calls Answered 29 Walk-ups Assisted 15 Fingerprint Cards Completed 5 Notary Assistance for Citizens 3 Case Reports Processed 17 Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics January 1 thru January 6, 2015 Type Weekly Total Patrol Hours Completed 10 Special Detail & Meeting Hours 0 Training & Office Hours 7 Miles Driven 70 Total Volunteer Hours 17   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 January 8, 2016 1. Weekly meeting with BCSO and Port Public Safety. 2. Chiefs/Officers meetings. 3. Port Special event meeting and site walk through for Sea Fest. 4. CCVFD Board meeting. 5. Haz-Mat decontamination training for shifts/volunteers. 6. Six personnel attended a Professional Development Course. 7. Fire Prevention conducted 23 new, 8 follow up and 2 new construction inspections. .