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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update - 04-29-16 Weekly Update Week Ending April 29, 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   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 April 29, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Walsh regarding various City initiatives.  Attended City Council Strategic Planning Retreat.  Met with Mayor Hoog regarding various City initiatives.  Executive Assistant (EA), along with Consultant/Radisson/selected Staff, coordinated/ finalized/attended City Council Strategic Planning Retreat.  EA 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. Highlights:  Records Management - 10 pages of documents scanned/verified; continued preparing records for disposition/destruction; past 15 years of Records Disposition Forms proofed and prepped for future scanning.  Council Meetings – Prepared for and attended 4-27-2016 City Council Strategic Planning Meeting; continued preparing for 05-17-2016 Regular Meeting.  Bids/RFPs/RFQs – Proofed/scheduled advertisement to run in Florida Today for Bid #2016-02 City Park Stormwater Retrofit project, mandatory Pre-bid Meeting scheduled for 5-3-2016 at 10am, Deadline to receive Bids is 6-2-2016, 2pm; responded to inquiries/requests.  Met with City Manager regarding various items/issues. Financial Services Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public.  Met with Human Resources Director to finalize organizational input for the FY16-17 Budget.  Attended City Council Strategic Planning Retreat.  Met with Public Works Services Deputy Director regarding updates to the FY16-17 Budget. Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities. Highlights:  LEGISLATIVE UPDATE  The movement to protect consumers from surprise medical bills won a major victory Thursday when Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a bipartisan bill that will exempt patients from having to pay balance bills from out-of-network providers in certain situations. The new law will apply to patients who go to a healthcare facility in their health plan network and inadvertently receive services from a non-network provider. Pursuant to the new law, patients will only be responsible for paying their usual in-network cost sharing. Plans and non-participating providers will have to work out payment for those services through a state-arranged, voluntary dispute resolution process, with a penalty assessed to the party that refuses to accept an offer that was close to the final arbitration order. The negotiation would be based on the usual and customary rate for the particular geographic area. Disputes could be taken to court. The bill would only apply to PPO-type plans, since Florida already bars balance-billing patients in HMOs.  Completed a review and update of the City’s Hurricane/Emergency Preparedness program in advance of the 2016 Hurricane Season. According to experts at The Weather Channel, the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season could be interesting and busy. The Weather Company, which encompasses the Weather Channel and Weather Underground, is forecasting a total of 14 named storms, eight hurricanes and three major hurricanes. This would make 2016 the most active season since 2012.  The City participated, along with 51 local agencies, in sharing our emergency resource and training priorities with Brevard Emergency Management Office. The results of this year’s Emergency Preparedness Survey are as follows: o Participants view Tropical Storms and Hurricanes as the top emergency threat. o Critical infrastructure protection represents the top mitigation function emphasis. o Emergency plan development remains the top preparedness function. o Critical infrasture restoration was identified as the top short-term recovery emphasis. o Disaster recovery center operations was identified as the top long-term recovery emphasis. o Preparedness training was viewed as the #1 priority for training. o Exercise efforts should focus on the Response phase of an emergency event. o Participants preferred “drills” as the preferred method of training vs. table top discussions or workshops. o Responses to and experiences with past events determine future training and exercise needs.  HR particpated in the City of Cape Canaveral City Council Strategic Planning Retreat to set fiscal year 2016/17 goals.  ZIKA UPDATE The Florida Department of Health announced Monday that Palm Beach County has its fifth case of the Zika virus. That lifted Florida’s U.S.-leading total to 94, according to state and federal figures. Pursuant to USA today fighting mosquitoes is fundamentally a local battle led by a patchwork of 700 mosquito-control districts and more than 1,000 other programs within local governments. In some cities, mosquito control is handled by sophisticated professionals with multimillion dollar budgets. In other communities, mosquito control is more of an afterthought, tacked onto other programs, such as the parks and recreation. More than 60 million Americans live in the five states along the Gulf Coast — Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas , which could bear the brunt of Zika outbreaks. Economic Development Update for Week Ending April 29, 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 Homewood Suites – Retail Operations o Sea Ray Boats  City Hall status: o Perimeter footings, elevator pit and exterior/interior column pad footings have been poured. o Perimeter stem-wall is currently under construction. o Groundbreaking Ceremony is targeted for May 3rd.  Attended Strategic Planning Retreat with City Manager, City Council and Department Directors.  Along with Culture and Leisure Services Director and Community Development Director, performed Staff review of three Commercial Beach Vending Operation Applications and ranked all scores.  Attended Arbor Day celebration.  With Contract Graphic Designer, met with representative from Clear Channel to make introductions and explore partnering opportunities to market the City’s Brand to a larger audience.  Economic Development Director will join representatives from other Brevard County CRAs to speak to Brevard County Board of Realtor members’ Commercial Investment Council on May 4th. The topic will be similarities and differences as well as general familiarization with the various CRAs in an overview/Q&A format.  Addressed two citizen requests for information regarding peafowl in the City of Cape Canaveral. For the City’s positon and more information, please see the “Living With Peafowl” document located on the City webpage at www.cityofcapecanaveral.org. Simply type “peacock” into the search bar.  Met with City Manager and Community Development Director regarding a potentially significant development opportunity in the Economic Opportunity Overlay District. The project could potentially bring 300 new jobs to the City.  Working with City Manager and Culture & Leisure Services Director developed/ forwarded correspondence to the Brevard County School Superintendent and Board Chair regarding the City’s desire to own/operate Cherie Down Park. Culture and Leisure Services Update for Week Ending April 29, 2016 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings  City Manager  City Council Strategic Planning Retreat  Community Development Director and Economic Development Director  Tennis Court Contractor  Cocoa Beach High School Student – Take Stock in Children Mentoring Program Athletic Leagues Monday night kickball has two weeks remaining before playoffs begin; all six teams have had great success this season and will fight to the finish. Wednesday night advanced racquetball league has two players leading the pack with perfect records with many more weeks of play. Monday morning tennis started this week with 15 registered players. Wednesday night intermediate tennis has three players tied for first place and looking forward to more weeks of the friendly competition. Wednesday night kickball held a captains meeting with the new league starting Wednesday, May 4. Thursday night softball is down to the wire with three more weeks of play as teams try to get the number one position before playoffs. Monday advanced tennis and Thursday intermediate tennis continue to register players for a new league starting in two weeks. 17th Annual Student Art Show – Work for the 17th Annual Student Art Show has started to arrive and it is impressive, to say the least. 12 schools from as far south as Palm Bay are participating in this year’s show, breaking the record for participation in the show’s 17 year history. Mark your calendars for May 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Library Council Chambers to see the best and brightest young artists the County has to offer. Below is a teaser of work already received. Founders Day Spring Festival - This year’s Founders Day at Manatee Sanctuary Park brought the community together to celebrate the history, culture and character of Cape Canaveral. Longtime resident and dedicated civil servant, Lamar Russell, was recognized for his 40 years of service to the City. The event featured a Community Showcase that highlighted local businesses, non-profits and a City outreach booth that gave guests an opportunity to express their vision for their community. This year’s local historical exhibition included representatives from Florida Public Archaeology Network, Air Force Space and Missile Museum, Brevard Museum of Natural History, Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation, Ais Village Trail and a Spanish colonial reenactor. Children enjoyed numerous activities including a Touch a Truck exhibit, trackless train rides, bounce houses, face painting and the Home Depot Kids workshop. It was a great community building event that truly created a sense of place for all who attended. 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. at Xeriscape Park on Taylor Avenue, across the street from the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Public Works Services Update for Week Ending April 29, 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. Lift Station No. 6 is complete and online. Lift Station No. 7 system start-up is scheduled for May 9; FPL currently installing an at-grade transformer. After installation, the existing lift station will be abandoned in- place and the new lift station surrounded with vegetation (myrtle trees). Several revisions were made to proposed site plan to accommodate residents in the neighborhood (e.g.; elimination of fence, planting of additional trees, etc.). New Lift Station No. 7 transformer – looking north.  Holman Road Sanitary Sewer Line Installation – Phase I. Installation of sanitary sewer pipe is complete; new sewer pipe is online. Final hook-up for lift station at 399 Holman Road scheduled for April 29. This is one of the wastewater-related projects performed with funds from the City’s SRF loan.  Holman Road Sanitary Sewer Line Installation - Phases II/III. Staff is working with the City’s consultant on finalizing engineering drawings and bid specifications for this sewer replacement project. It includes replacement of the sewer line from northern end of Holman Road to Lift Station No. 2 located on Center Street. Staff is investigating use of “hydrobursting” as opposed to routine excavation of the existing sewer line so as to limit disruption to residents. Project will be advertised for bids in early-Summer 2016. This is one of the wastewater-related projects performed with funds from the City’s SRF Loan.  Oxidation Ditch Rehab. Staff is working with the City’s consultant on finalizing engineering drawings and bid specifications for this improvement project. It includes re- piping “basins” at the WWTP to create a secondary oxidation ditch. This will allow for shut down of the existing oxidation ditch for maintenance purposes as well as provide an emergency back-up oxidation ditch (i.e., system redundancy). Project will be advertised for bids in early-Summer 2016. This is one of the wastewater-related projects performed with funds from the City’s SRF Loan.  Lift Station Beautification. Lift Station Nos. 1-5, 9 and 12 have been cleaned, painted and landscaped to improve the overall visual appearance. The generator frames/bases have been rust-proofed and painted for corrosion protection. Lift Station Nos. 1 (Washington Avenue) and 9 (Banana River Drive). Stormwater  Canaveral City Park Ex-filtration Project. Project is currently being advertised for bids. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held Tuesday, May 3 at 10:00 am; sealed bids are due Thursday, June 2 at 2:00 pm. Construction is anticipated to begin in July 2016. Project will collect stormwater from a 30-acre area in the Presidential streets for infiltration into the surficial aquifer beneath the two ballfields. A significant amount of stormwater will thus be removed from the City’s stormwater system and the Banana River Lagoon. Project is being funded with a 319(h) grant from Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and State Legislature funds.  Stormwater Inlet Replacements. Five stormwater inlets were replaced with Type “C” inlets as part of a long-term stormwater improvement program. These Type “C” inlets keep vegetation and debris from entering the City’s stormwater system much more effectively than the older style inlets. The inlet locations are as follows: o 324 Adams Avenue (inlet top cracked); o SE corner Poinsetta and Jefferson Avenue (chipped/cracked inlet top); o SW corner Poinsetta and Jefferson Avenue (chipped/cracked inlet top); o NE corner Poinsetta and Jefferson Avenue (chipped/cracked inlet top); and o NW corner Poinsetta and Jefferson Avenue (chipped/cracked inlet top). An additional 15 inlets will be replaced during FY15-16. Twenty inlet replacements will be included in the FY16-17 budget. Indian River Lagoon Water Quality Improvement Projects. The City has a long and proactive history of protecting the Banana River Lagoon, a part of the Indian River Lagoon system. We remain committed to reducing stormwater impacts as well as improving the water quality of surficial aquifer discharges. A brief description of selected current, completed and future water quality improvement projects is included hereinafter. Current Projects: Major water quality improvement projects that are currently underway or will be underway in the next few months include the following: o Canaveral City Park Ex-filtration Project. Staff is finalizing bid specifications and engineering drawings. City Council approved the Agreement for funding with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Project will be advertised for bids in April; construction will begin in July 2016. Project will eliminate the discharge of stormwater into the Banana River Lagoon from a 30+ acre area within the Presidential Streets neighborhood. Completed Projects: Larger improvement projects that the City completed that have had a significant impact on water quality of stormwater discharging to the Banana River Lagoon include the following: o Nutrient-Separating Baffle Boxes (Baffle Boxes) (2000-2009). Baffle boxes (9) were installed on all major stormwater outfalls in the City. These devices collect significant amounts of debris/sediment from the City’s stormwater. Documentation of the amount of debris/sediment collected is maintained by PWS Staff as part of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit (stormwater permit). o 2.5-Million Gallon Reclaimed Water Tank (2015-2016). Construction of this additional reclaimed water tank allows the City to eliminate nearly all discharges of treated wastewater to the Banana River Lagoon. The new reclaimed water tank also allows for additional reclaimed water for use by City residents. o Central Ditch Improvements (2008-2013). Muck (organic material) was removed from the channel bottom of the Central Ditch a distance of 400 feet north of West Central Boulevard and 100 feet south of West Central Boulevard. o Street Sweeping (ongoing). The City’s contractor performs monthly street sweeping of all curbed City streets. Approximately 12-15 cubic yards of sand and debris are collected each month and prevented from entering the City’s stormwater system. o Manatee Sanctuary/Banana River Parks Stormwater Improvements (2010- 2011). Numerous improvements were made including construction of (1) a wet detention pond and stormwater swales at Manatee Sanctuary Park and (2) stormwater swales at Banana River Park. o West Central Boulevard Pipe Refurbishment (2015). This metal stormwater pipe was refurbished by spraying a concrete slurry on the inside of the pipe to eliminate leaks of groundwater into the City’s stormwater system. o Stormwater Inlet Replacements (ongoing). Stormwater inlets throughout the City are being replaced with Type “C” inlets. These improved inlets eliminate larger debris/vegetative material from entering the City’s stormwater system. o Installation of Exfiltration Piping (ongoing). Piping was installed at six (6) key locations throughout the City. Exfiltration piping (perforated piping) allows stormwater to infiltrate into the surficial aquifer in lieu of entering the City’s stormwater system. o Slip-Lining of Sanitary Sewer Pipes (1998-2005). All of the larger sanitary sewer pipes constructed of clay in the City were slip-lined. They were lined with plastic in a concrete slurry to eliminate leaks of sewage into the surficial aquifer. o Elimination of Septic Systems (1981). By ordinance, the City Council banned the use of septic systems within the City limits. All residences/commercial facilities are required to hook-up to the City’s sanitary sewer system. Future Projects: Numerous stormwater improvement projects are budgeted and included in the FY16/17 draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Implementation of these projects (and others) will allow the City to meet the 15-year nutrient reduction requirements of FDEP’s Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program. Information pertaining to water quality improvement projects will continue to be provided in future weekly updates. Infrastructure Maintenance (IM)  North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. Contractor initiated pouring of new sidewalk and environmental curb along eastern right-of-way (ROW). Temporary traffic signals/underground electrical conduit installed at intersection with Canaveral Boulevard; new mast arms to be installed week of May 9. Maintenance of traffic (MOT) includes closure of one lane on North Atlantic Avenue during working hours; flagmen are utilized to direct traffic. Work is currently focused between SR A1A and West/East Central Boulevard. All roads will be open after working hours. Estimated time of construction is eight months (end of September 2016). NOTE: All businesses in the North Atlantic Avenue corridor will remain open during the construction activities.  Arbor Day. IM Staff made preparations for the students of Cape View Elementary School to safely plant a variety of eighty (80) shrubs and two (2) crepe myrtle trees at Banana River Park. The City’s Arborist will be presenting at the event on Friday, April 29th .  Center Street Park. IM Staff installed a new wooden fence at the City Park. Center Street Park – looking west. Miscellaneous  Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Grants. Two grant applications are in preparation requesting funding for the following City planning projects: o Canaveral City Park Master Plan ($20,000); and o Revisions/update to the Pedestrian and Cycling Plan ($40,000). Grant applications are due by May 2, 2016. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Update for Week Ending April 29, 2016 Page 1 of 1 Patrol Division Weekly Statistics April 21 thru April 27, 2016 Type Weekly Total Case Reports Written 22 Case Reports Closed 17 Arrests Made 15 Front Desk Weekly Statistics April 21 thru April 27, 2016 Type Weekly Total Phone Calls Answered 63 Walk-ups Assisted 24 Fingerprint Cards Completed 1 Notary Assistance for Citizens 2 Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics April 21 thru April 27, 2016 Type Weekly Total Patrol Hours Completed 10 Special Detail & Meeting Hours 12 Training & Office Hours 12 Miles Driven 79 Total Volunteer Hours 34   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 April 29, 2016 1. Weekly meeting with CPA/BCSO staff. 2. Meeting with CPA Public Safety Director on Emergency Management issues. 3. Port Commission meeting. 4. Harbor Safety committee meeting. 5. Meeting with Space-X on upcoming launches. 6. Meetings/research on new computer management programs. 7. Conference call with U.S. Navy on MOU for training. 8. Assisted BCSO with a family in need. 9. Security tabletop exercise held. 10. Assisted Cocoa F.D. with Promotional testing. 11. Williams pump and ranger nozzle training for shifts. 12. Fire Prevention conducted 29 new, 31 follow up and 6 new construction inspections. Additionally, 1 plan review was completed and 4 public requests were completed.