HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update - 02-05-16
Weekly Update
Week Ending February 5, 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 – No Report
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.
YARD SALE
FOR A CURE!
Saturday, March 5th 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Executive Tower Plaza Parking Lot
703 N. Atlantic Ave. Cocoa Beach
(Corner of Cocoa Isles Blvd. & A1A)
All money raised will benefit
Relay For Life of Central Brevard Beaches
The American Cancer Society
Relay for Life of Central Brevard Beaches
April 16-17, 2016, 3pm-6am, Exploration Tower Grounds, Port Canaveral
Join a team, create a team, donate $$ or just enjoy the event...for more info
Call 321-253-0361 x5755 or go to www.RelayForLife.org/centralbrevardbeachesfl
THANK YOU!!!
Community Development
Update for Week Ending February 5, 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 44 inspections, processed 29 building permits and 26
BTR, fire and alarm permit applications; 22 new building permits were issued.
Processed 6 new contractors’ information packets (Contractor Lic., Liability
Insurance and W/C Insurance) allowing them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral.
Responded to 4 emails, faxes and calls requesting permit information from realtors
and home inspectors.
Received 10 new BTR applications.
Verified 107 pages of Department documents.
Closed 17 expired building permits.
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.
Received four (4) new requests for Code Enforcement.
Received two (2) tree removal applications for residential property.
Conducted ten (10) site inspections for potential Code Enforcement cases, expired
permits and compliance inspections.
Responded to four (4) lien information requests.
Continued to scan elevation certificates/tree removal applications/support
documents into Laserfiche.
Conducted two (2) tree inspections.
Posted three (3) courtesy notice door tags.
Posted two (2) vehicles with towing notices.
Conducted one (1) final inspection with the City Arborist to ensure tree mitigation
compliance.
Staff continues to notify business owners with non-conforming ground signs of
the requirement to bring these types of signs into compliance by September 2016,
by converting from pole to pylon signs.
Scanned/verified 3,416 pages of documents and prepared two boxes for destruction.
On Saturday, January 30, 2016, in response to a request from the BCSO, Community
Development and Public Works Services Staff posted/secured a single-family structure
on Holman Road. BCSO personnel made several drug-related arrests and found the house
was without water service.
Met with City Attorney regarding site plan approval for the parking expansion at the
Portside Plaza property on Astronaut Boulevard. Staff is preparing a Unity of Title action
along with a lot-split resolution. This effort will provide the property with permanent
parking to serve the tenants.
Economic Development
Update for Week Ending February 5, 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.
Issued the following Business Tax Receipts:
o Café Monte Carlo
o Orion Marine Construction
o Evryal, Inc. (Mail order/internet sales)
o Blinds & Designs (Interior Decorating)
o Tree Specialist (Landscaping/Lawn Service/Tree Service)
o Lion’s Den Salon and Spa (Cosmetology Salon)
City Hall Status:
o Bids received/opened on January 25th. The base bids range from $4,599,990 to
$5,794,000. Doug Wilson Enterprises, Inc. was the apparent low bidder.
o Staff is engaged in a value engineering process/initiative with the lowest bidder
to achieve cost savings without reducing the overall quality of the project.
o Revised the scope of furniture deliverables to focus on standardization, quality
and cost. Communicated and met with various furnishings providers to develop
additional competitive State Contract bids.
Florida City Gas (FCG) Pressure Line Improvement Project Status:
o The N. Atlantic Ave. pipeline contractor has finished its portion, bringing the
project to the point where the S.R. A1A pipeline contractor will take over. There
is currently a pause in construction while FDOT permitting is being finalized.
In mid-February the installation of 8” steel pipeline will resume, starting in the
City of Cocoa Beach (near E. Columbia Ln.) and head north on the east side of
the roadway, eventually connecting to the pipeline completed at the split of N.
Atlantic Ave. Installation of the gas main will require temporary road closures
of side streets east of SR A1A. Sections of pipe will be staged along the east
shoulder of SR A1A while they are welded and coated. The pipeline sections
will then be pulled underground via directional drill. During this process, two
to three consecutive side streets at a time will be closed. Each pullback will last
one working day. Because of FDOT lane closure restrictions which allow no
lane closures during the day, the work will require 24 hour operational periods
– spotting/excavating/welding during the day and drilling at night. The drill rig
will require the closure of one lane (easternmost northbound). There will be
noise from exhausts, generator, welding & trucks backing up. Beachside
residents from 520 north and A1A east have been sent a letter from FCG.
Anticipated completion is May.
o The N. Atlantic Ave. Streetscape Project is scheduled to begin February 8th.
o For more information, please visit the City website at
www.cityofcapecanaveral.org.
Branding, Outreach, Marketing and Social Media activities:
o Gathered feedback and made changes to artwork for potential City of Cape
Canaveral brand outreach merchandise and marketing pieces.
o Continued to work with Gov Office to restructure the website content.
o Posted three Instagram images and gained five followers.
o Started a proposal about social media outreach efforts, and how the City can
engage with its audience.
o Created new branded social media cover images for Facebook, Twitter and
LinkedIn featuring the tagline The Space Between Sun + Sea.
o Researched materials/existing programs needed to build and maintain
community garden projects long-term.
o Created artwork for City’s Founders Day poster, flyer and Horseshoe
Tournament t-shirt.
o Investigated existing mural and art projects for possible implementation within
the City.
Attachments:
o Two Press Releases from EDC:
EDC Annual Report
S.N.A.P. Recertification. Staff attended EDC Board of Directors
Meeting with Mayor Hoog. The City of Cape Canaveral was one of nine
Brevard County jurisdictions receiving an award for achieving S.N.A.P.
(Simplified, Nimble Accelerated Permitting) recertification. This
program was begun during the downturn of the economy to streamline
processes to encourage development/growth. As the economy appears
to be rebounding, it is now viewed as a best practice model and is getting
attention from other Economic Development Organizations.
o Port Canaveral Press Release: Latest News.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - PDF - Photo
CONTACT:
Claudia Devitt, Sr Manager, Marketing and Communications
(321) 638-2000
CDevitt@SpaceCoastEDC.org
10 Awarded S.N.A.P Recertification
Nine communities and one district continue to benefit from streamlined permitting
initiatives
Brevard County, FL (February, 4, 2016) – The Economic Development
Commission (EDC) of Florida’s Space Coast is pleased to announce that nine
municipalities and one district earned recertification under the EDC’s S.N.A.P.
program.
S.N.A.P stands for Simplified, Nimble, and Accelerated Permitting. It identifies
municipalities and agencies that have adopted permitting best practices. Since
2011, each municipality throughout the county has been awarded a S.N.A.P.
certification.
The following communities received their recertification, signifying their long-term
commitment to maintaining high-level of efficiency. They are: the cities of Cape
Canaveral, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Rockledge, Satellite
Beach, Titusville, West Melbourne and the St Johns River Water Management
District. All were recognized for their achievement at the EDC Board meeting held
last night at the Courtyard by Marriott, Cocoa Beach.
Lynda Weatherman, president and CEO of the Economic Development Commission
of Florida’s Space Coast commended the award recipients on their efforts for
continuous improvement; understanding the value to the competitive business
environment of Brevard County.
“The drive to achieve economic sustainability and remain competitive takes more
than one organization. It requires an important partnership between the EDC and
the local municipalities to work together and find solutions. I am honored to have
this level of collaboration with our cities and district,” stated Lynda Weatherman,
president and CEO of the EDC.
Luke Miorelli, president of M.E.C. Contractors & Engineers and EDC Development
Council Chair spoke about the importance of permitting efficiencies as it relates to
his business. “S.N.A.P was created to address inefficiencies which often plague the
permitting process. This best practices model created by the EDC council and our
local municipalities have reduced waiting times for permits throughout the county.
This program provides the accountability measures needed, ensuring this
streamlined process remains an integral part of the system.”
###
About the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast
The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) is
dedicated to attracting new business and investment and expanding existing industry
throughout the Space Coast, influencing change on government laws and regulations
affecting economic development, promoting the Space Coast to encourage new
investment, supporting efforts of Space Coast military installations, and relaying new
programs and procedures to assist manufacturing and high tech companies. The
EDC is a private, not-for-profit coalition whose stakeholders are business leaders
committed to the economic growth and stability of Florida’s Space Coast. Visit
www.SpaceCoastEDC.org.
SpaceCoastEDC.org • 597 Haverty Court, Suite 40 • Rockledge, FL 32955 • p (321) 638.2000 • tf (800) 535.0203
Rosalind P. Harvey
Senior Director of Communications & Community Affairs
321-783-7831 ext. 242 or 321-394-3281(after hours)
rharvey@portcanaveral.com
GT USA loads the first containers to be exported from Port Canaveral onto the M.V. Norderoog
as StreamLines launches service on Sunday, January 31, 2016.
CANAVERAL CARGO TERMINAL IS EXCLUSIVE U.S. PORT OF CALL FOR
STREAMLINE’S BLUE STREAM WEEKLY LINER SERVICE
PORT CANAVERAL, FL—February 3, 2016 – It was a historical celebration for Port
Canaveral on January 31, 2016 with the arrival of the M/V Norderoog’s first call launching
StreamLine’s Blue Stream liner service connecting Canaveral Cargo Terminal to Central America,
South America, Europe and the Caribbean. The weekly service to Canaveral Cargo Terminal,
which GT USA operates and manages, is the first liner service to use the new facility and the only
U.S. port of call on the trade route.
Alberto Cabrera, Port Canaveral’s Senior Director of Cargo Business Development, “This service
marks a milestone in our history and is a huge win for us as we continue to grow and diversify our
cargo operations. This service allows Port Canaveral to offer a cost- and time-saving gateway for
shippers importing and exporting refrigerated and dry container products.”
GT USA’s Canaveral Cargo Terminal, the only dedicated container terminal at Port Canaveral,
opened for business in June 2015 with 20 acres, two berths and two gantry cranes to serve large
vessels. It begins operations with a twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) cargo capacity of 200,000
TEUs.
“Canaveral Cargo Terminal offers our customers the world-class operational efficiency they need
to expand their import and export cargo capabilities from Florida,” said GT USA’s Canaveral
Cargo Terminal General Manager Peter Richards.
The terminal is able to turn around cargo between Port Canaveral and the Orlando area within one
to two hours, the fastest transit time when compared to other container terminals in the state. The
Blue Stream service will serve Central America to Port Canaveral in just three days and will offer
the one of the fastest transit times between Florida and Europe, just 11 days.
###
Video:
• B-roll footage and Peter Richards remarks, http://we.tl/j7Ux32LEqJ
__________________________________________________
Port News
,
t. 1+ (321) 783-7831,
c.1+
f. 1+
Become a fan, follow us on...
facebook.com/portcanaveral
twitter.com/canaveralport
{####}
Culture and Leisure Services
Update for Week Ending February 5, 2016
Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests
from the public.
Director Meetings
City Manager
Thunder on Cocoa Beach Boat Race Organizers
Finance Director
City Engineer / Banana River Park Contractor
Cocoa Beach High Student – Take Stock in Children Mentoring Program
Brevard County Historical Commission Member – Chandler Cabin Tour
Athletic Leagues
Monday night kickball will have a captains meeting Monday the 8th and play will begin on
Monday, February 22nd with six participating teams. Advanced Monday night tennis finished the
half way point of the season. Wednesday night kickball continues with its ongoing season as teams
battle for the top playoff positions in a few weeks. Wednesday night advanced racquetball remains
very competitive with a jammed up leaderboard. Intermediate Wednesday night tennis continues
to have many close and tie break matches as the playoffs quickly approach. Thursday intermediate
tennis has players enjoying the competition as it is still early in the season. Thursday night softball
will host the captains meeting and start play on February 11 with teams ready to start a new action
packed league.
Friday Fest – The first Friday Fest of 2016 is shaping up to be a wonderful night. An amazing
array of food will be available ranging from down-home favorites to world cuisine. Beer and wine
sales will be hosted by the Cape Canaveral Soccer Club. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. featuring
Karalyn and the Dawn Patrol http://karalynandthedawnpatrol.com/ on the stage.
Parents Night Out – A super fun evening is being planned for children ages 5 to 10 years old.
Parents are encouraged to register early as possible as the limited amount of spots always sell out.
Cape Canaveral Bikercade – Everyone’s invited to participate in a one mile guided community
walk / bike ride from Cherie Down Park to the Cape Canaveral Library. As part of the Space
Coast TPO’s “Find Your Path” initiative, this ride will showcase Cape Canaveral’s cycling and
pedestrian pathways. There is no charge to participate. Walkers and strollers are welcome to join
in this engaging family activity. At the end of the ride, participants are invited to enjoy a poster
exhibit highlighting more than 170 years of Mobility in Cape Canaveral.
CBAA Art Show - The Central Brevard Art Association (CBAA) will be holding its 14th Annual
Fine Art Show and Sale Friday, February 12th through Sunday, February 14th at the Cape Canaveral
Public Library. Featuring more than 30 juried pieces of art from CBAA members, the event will
be open to the public Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday February 14th
from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. The show will also include a fundraising raffle to support the CBAA
Student Art Scholarship Fund.
Public Works Services
Update for Week Ending February 5, 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 currently being
installed. Installation of most components at Lift Station No. 7 located in Manatee
Sanctuary Park completed; waiting on new electrical FPL service to be installed in mid-
February (new utility pole already installed). Several revisions were made to proposed site
plan to accommodate residents in the neighborhood (e.g.; elimination of fence, planting of
additional trees, etc.).
Newly-installed Lift Station No. 7 at Manatee Sanctuary Park - looking east.
Sludge Belt Press Addition and New Reclaimed Water Tank. Contractor continues with
final tank construction. Contractor began filling tank week of January 25; currently
performing surveying and monitoring activities for leaks/settlement. Work continues on
expansion/rehab of the belt press building (roof installed, painting of building completed,
etc.). Work/training schedules for belt filter presses are as follows:
o 1st week of February – Start-up of new belt filter press;
o 3rd week of February – Operate new belt filter press – correct operational
deficiencies; and
o 4th 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.
Contractor conducting training course for City employees on new polymer feed system in
the belt press building at the WWTP.
Holman Road Sanitary Sewer Line Installation – Phase I. This sewer replacement
project was initiated in mid-January and is progressing from north to south beneath the
roadway. Contractor is approximately 50% complete with sewer line installation.
Pedestrians/vehicular traffic should avoid the construction area if possible. This is one of
the wastewater-related projects performed with funds from the City’s SRF loan.
Sewer line construction beneath Holman Road – looking north.
Infrastructure Maintenance (IM)
Annual Sea Oats Planting. This annual volunteer event is scheduled for 9:00 am on
Saturday, February 6 at Cherie Down Park. Volunteers are needed to plant 7,200 sea oats
along the City’s beachfront.
North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. Initial field work was initiated the week of
February 1. Staging area established and equipment/supplies being transported to site. The
equipment staging area is on a portion of the vacant lot located north of the VFW building.
Maintenance of traffic (MOT) signage will be placed along North Atlantic Avenue the
week of February 8. Estimated time of construction is eight months.
Equipment staging area along North Atlantic Avenue - looking northeast.
Beach Crossover Refurbishment. Refurbishment of the beach crossover at Monroe
Avenue will be initiated on February 15. Upon completion, the beach crossover at Adams
Avenue will be refurbished. These crossovers will be closed to the public during the
construction activities.
Canaveral City Park Trees. Numerous trees were trimmed and one Oak tree removed
from the property since the trees were obstructing overhead lights.
Recycling News. Waste Pro, the City’s solid waste contractor, recycled 23 gel batteries
from the City’s solar-powered lights.
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct
Update for Week Ending February 5, 2016
Page 1 of 2
On Wednesday, February 3, Major Ring along with Corporal Pam Hibbs of the Brevard County
Sheriff’s Office Community Services Unit, presented a crime prevention/personal safety program at
Seaport Oceanfront Condominiums. Corporal Hibbs spoke on ways residents could make their
homes more secure and offered free Residential Security Surveys.
Patrol Division
Monthly Statistics
January, 2016
Type Monthly Total
Case Reports Written 125
Case Reports Closed 111
Arrests Made 64
Front Desk
Monthly Statistics
January, 2016
Type Monthly Total
Phone Calls Answered 172
Walk-ups Assisted 85
Fingerprint Cards Completed 25
Notary Assistance for Citizens 12
Citizen On Patrol
Monthly Statistics
January, 2016
Type Monthly Total
Patrol Hours Completed 93
Special Detail & Meeting Hours 0
Training & Office Hours 28
Miles Driven 666
Total Volunteer Hours 121
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued)
Patrol Division
Weekly Statistics
January 28 thru February 3, 2016
Type Weekly Total
Case Reports Written 43
Case Reports Closed 38
Arrests Made 23
Front Desk
Weekly Statistics
January 28 thru February 3, 2016
Type Weekly Total
Phone Calls Answered 39
Walk-ups Assisted 14
Fingerprint Cards Completed 3
Notary Assistance for Citizens 1
Citizen On Patrol
Weekly Statistics
January 28 thru February 3, 2016
Type Weekly Total
Patrol Hours Completed 14
Special Detail & Meeting Hours 1
Training & Office Hours 4
Miles Driven 115
Total Volunteer Hours 19