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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update - 07-01-16 Weekly Update Week Ending July 1, 2016 Cape Canaveral VISION Statement Administrative Services Community Engagement Community Development Economic Development Culture & Leisure Services Public Works Services Brevard County Sheriff’s Office – No Report Canaveral Fire Rescue 5-17-2016     Cape Canaveral Vision Statement We envision: A bikeable and walkable Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its residential feel, characterized by low-rise buildings. This residential and business friendly atmosphere is a liveable, attractive, safe, inclusive and sustainable coastal community that embraces the seaside and riverside as the main amenities, and supports local culture, commerce 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 travel calmly to intimate waterfront destinations and a walk- able 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. 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: 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 July 1, 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 Council Member Brown regarding various City initiatives.  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 – 440 pages of documents scanned; continued preparing records for offsite scanning and disposition/destruction; continued updating/adding backlog of permanent records in Laserfiche database; responded to public records request pertaining to Special Districts in the City; conducted research for Community Development regarding Business Tax Receipts reclassification and rate structure revisions in 1995.  Council Meetings – continued preparing for 7-19-2016 Budget Workshop & Regular Meeting.  Election – received one announcement of candidacy to run for City Council prior to the Official Qualifying Period of August 12th, noon to August 26th, noon.  Bid #2013-03 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements for Oxidation Ditch Reconfiguration: responded to inquiries/requests and attended Bid opening; deadline to receive sealed Bids was 6-30-2016, 2pm.  Attended ICMA Webinar regarding fully automated, paperless agenda packet and Council/Board meeting production.  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. Highlights:  Met with James Moore Certified Public Accountants and Consultants regarding Pre-Audit on August 1-5, 2016/upcoming Audit for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2016.  Completed Fiscal Year 2016-17 Proposed Budget Detail and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2016-17 through Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and distributed to Council for its review. Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities. Highlights: U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations for Constructive Discharge Claims U.S. Supreme Court in Green v. Brennan held that the statute of limitations for a constructive discharge claim begins when the employee gives notice of his or her resignation, not at the time of the employer’s last allegedly discriminatory act giving rise to the resignation. The “constructive discharge” doctrine refers to a situation in which an employer discriminates against an employee to the point that the employee’s working conditions become so intolerable that a reasonable person in the employee’s position feels compelled to resign. The Court’s decision in Green resolves a split in authority between Federal Appeals courts and provides greater certainty regarding when an employee’s constructive discharge claim accrues. Although the Green case arose in the context of a Federal employee, its holding applies equally to public and private sector employment.  Along with Interim Director of Public Works Services, conducted interviews of internal applicants who posted for the Collections/Reclamation Services Supervisor Position.  Continuing to screen candidates for Public Works Services Director vacancy utilizing a variety of online/wastewater association specific recruiting websites.  Met with the City’s Florida Municipal Trust Insurance representative. An audit of newly acquired equipment/property/assets was conducted in order to ensure City Assets are sufficiently protected.  Met with Administrative/Financial Services Director to confirm an orderly internal system for reporting newly acquired assets to the Risk Manager. As the City continues to aggressively pursue its Mission/Vision with simultaneous implementation of construction/capital improvement projects, completion of said projects as well as large purchases necessitates the immediate sharing of information.  The total number of confirmed travel-related Zika virus cases in Florida rose to 230 on Friday with seven new cases reported by State officials. In addition, 40 pregnant women statewide have also been affected by the virus. To date, all of the State’s cases remain travel-related. Florida leads the nation in the number of confirmed cases. As of Friday, 17 of the 220 people in Florida confirmed to have the Zika virus were still exhibiting symptoms. Symptoms generally last for seven to 10 days according to the CDC. Gov. Rick Scott announced last week he would use his executive authority to allocate $26.2 million in State money toward fighting the Zika virus. Funds allocation will be overseen by Surgeon General Celeste Philip and go directly to mosquito control programs and laboratories across Florida. Federal funding continues to be mired in Congress. Community Engagement Update for Week Ending July 1, 2016 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. Other highlights include: Conversations with residents/pedestrians/business owners in regard to:  EV (Electric Vehicle) charging station(s) in the City/City Hall  Cherie Down Lane  Coyotes  Blackboard Connect  Sea turtle nesting season  North Atlantic Streetscape Project  The Economic Overlay District/building distance from road  Lift stations  Stormwater The City has entered into a contract with ArchiveSocial to archive City social media accounts. By using ArchiveSocial, the City will be able to create a transparent, searchable and authentic history of: Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; and Pinterest. Anyone interested in registering for City emergency messages through Blackboard Connect, but does not know how/does not have a computer, are invited to attend the upcoming Tech Talk for assistance. The event is Monday, July 18, 2016 from 5-7pm at the Cape Canaveral Public Library. Two (2) events were submitted to the Community Calendar.  Bend & Brew at the Florida Beer Company.  2016 Candidates and Issues Hob Nob Event at Port Canaveral. Residents/local businesses are encouraged to submit their events to the Community Calendar. Once approved, the event will be posted and categorized under Local Events. To submit your event, please follow this link http://bit.ly/296Y9X4. The Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) supplied the City with two (2) coyote related brochures. One brochure explains how to adapt your home/life to the presence of a coyote. The second brochure goes into detail about how to keep your small animals/pets safe from black bears and coyotes. There two brochures are located for pick up at City Hall, 105 Polk Ave. and Public Works Services, 601 Thurm Blvd. The downloadable PDF files are also located on the City coyote webpage and linked via Facebook and Twitter. To visit the coyote webpage, please follow: cityofcapecanaveral.org/coyote Designed print collateral/website digital imagery/social media posts for:  Blood drive  Street Eats  Reindeer Run  Beach & Kite Fest  Youth Center signage Connect with the City of Cape Canaveral on social media! Facebook – cityofcapecanaveral, 3,163 page likes, +10 Instagram – cityofcapecanaveral, 258 followers, +13 Recent posts: Twitter – capecanaveralfl, 291 followers, +6 Pinterest – capecanaveralfl, 395 inspiring pins, +49 Our newest board is titled Summer Activities, and has fun pins/inexpensive/projects like this: Periscope – capecanaveralfl, 447 hearts Snapchat – capecanaveralfl, 137 score, +4 points, 16 followers, +1 followers MailChimp has 156 subscribers, +3 Social Media Weekly Bests Tag us in photos, tweets and posts to be considered for the social media weekly bests!     Community Development Update for Week Ending July 1, 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 50 inspections; processed 42 new building permits; received four (4) new BTR applications; processed 20 BTR fire/alarm payments and 27 building permits issued and payments processed.  Provided inspections for New City Hall to include fill cell block.  Processed two (2) new contractors information packets (Contractor License, Liability Insurance and W/C Insurance) allowing them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral.  Processed three (3) payments for Special Exception/Site Plan applications.  Processed five (5) notary payments.  Responded to one (1) email, fax and/or call requesting permit information from realtors and home inspectors.  Scanned 16 pages of Certificates of Insurance (Contractor Verification).  Two (2) new BTR requests entered and sent for approval.  Trained new employee with duties to include cashier process, daily reports, BTR entry in Springbrook, phone system and using Outlook.  Code Enforcement performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:  Issued two (2) notices of violation.  Resolved four (4) violations in the field.  Tagged three (3) vehicles to be towed for not having a current tag or expired tag.  Placed three (3) door tags requesting correction for visible violations related to overgrowth.  Responded to nine (9) lien search requests.  Resolved two (2) addressing requests.  Received two (2) new requests for tree removal.  Conducted two (2) site inspections for tree removal activities with City Arborist.  Removed 28 illegally placed signs from right of way and/or telephone poles.  Received six (6) new requests giving life-safety issues priority, followed closely by community appearance and property maintenance.  Code Enforcement Officers continue to conduct daily community sweeps for visible violations throughout the City.  Code Enforcement Staff worked Saturday performing a Citywide sweep for visible code violations.  Records Management – 401 pages of documents scanned/verified; continued preparing records for disposition/destruction.      Attended Business Tax Receipt meeting with Finance Staff to discuss upcoming BTR mail-out. Identified several tasks that need to be completed.  Assisted Building Dept. Staff with BTR preparation of BTR Renewals for July 1st mail-out.  Processed an application cancellation for 166 Center Street requesting a Mini Storage Warehouse. Applicant unable to proceed due to cost of project exceeding expectations.  Worked with Florida Engineering Group regarding proposed landscape plan for the Twistee Treat Ice Cream Shop located at 8200 Astronaut Boulevard.  Met with property owner regarding redevelopment of the property located at 8680 Astronaut Boulevard. Discussion included potential revision to the Development Agreement (DA) as well as timetable for needed entitlements.  Participated in conference call with City Attorney’s office to discuss preliminary plat for townhouse project at 350 Monroe Avenue. Discussion centered on needed drainage easements to ensure long-term maintenance of same.  Met with applicant regarding her interest in serving on the Community Appearance Board; there is currently an opening.  Distributed draft of revisions to the A1A Economic Opportunity Overlay District. New policies include creation of a mixed-use category that will allow a mix of uses on a common development site. Another change is the requirement for permeable surfaces within parking areas. In addition, bicycle-parking standards established that would require all projects to provide a minimum number of spaces. Economic Development Update for Week Ending July 1, 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 Hall status: o 1st floor concrete block walls will continue until they reach the 18 ft. level. At that point, work will focus on steel columns, beams, girders, joists and decking to support the elevated 2nd floor. After the elevated floor decking is poured with concrete, workers will construct the 2nd floor concrete block walls. o Along with Contractor, City Engineer, Asst. Fire Chief and BCSO Lt., met with FDOT and Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) officials regarding the permanent closure of Polk Ave. All details were agreed upon to include the posting of two electronic message boards along the highway indicating the closure date which is targeted for the week of July 18th.  Along with Mayor, attended meeting with Port Leadership Staff to re-introduce previously established joint City/Port Initiatives. Topics included Port-City Connector Lagoon-Friendly site features delivered: The New City Hall will feature an underground vaulted stormwater collection system that prevents over an acre- and-a-half of site stormwater from discharging to our Indian River Lagoon. Roads, Port-specific sewage capacity concerns, hotels, market differentiation, complementary uses, City Vision items, Economic Opportunity Overlay District goals and future interlocal cooperation. All were met with positivity. Next step: Mayor and City Staff will meet with Port’s Master Planning Consultants on July 14th to work on creating a detailed plan of action for the road network.  Along with Community Development Director, met with local developer/hotelier regarding conceptual revisions to the existing Port of Call Development Agreement which would enable the facility at 8600 Astronaut Blvd. to be converted into a corporate headquarters for a company that will bring more than 300 new jobs to Cape Canaveral. Negotiations include the conceptual relocation of the proposed hotel and the relocation of existing cruise parking to hotel property, as authorized by the Economic Opportunity Overlay District.  Began preliminary work on the exterior design of the old City Hall building to support the vision of bringing life to a new City of Cape Canaveral Arts and Cultural Heritage Center.  Florida City Gas is working to complete the purging, cleaning and testing of the 8” gas main. Work is expected to wrap up within the next two weeks. Residents may occasionally notice the night-time odor of gas near A1A as crews purge the lines prior to commissioning.  Please see attached Press Releases from Port Canaveral and Craig Technology. Thursday, June 30, 2016 Port Commission Supports Community with $100,000 for Indian River Lagoon Efforts Port representatives present donation check to IRL Council Board of Directors. Left to right: John W. Murray, Port CEO; Wayne Justice, Vice Chairman Port Authority Board of Commissioners; Robert Musser, Port Director, Environmental; R. Bruce Deardoff, Port Authority Commissioner; Richard H. Gillmor, Indian River County Lagoon Coalition, Sebastian City Council; Ed Fielding, IRL Council Chair, Martin County; Chris Dzadovsky, IRL Council Secretary, St. Lucie County; Drew Bartlett, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Deputy Secretary; Kathryn LaMartina, South Florida Water Management District; Doug Bournique, St. Johns River Water Management District; Deborah Denys, Volusia County; and Duane De Freese, Executive Director IRL Council and IRL National Estuary Program The Canaveral Port Authority recently presented a check for $100,000 to the Indian River Lagoon Council to be used to educate the public and local governments on the causes of damage to the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and motivate collaborative community action on the solutions. According to Commissioner Bruce Deardoff, who originally proposed the donation, “Repairing the past 100 years of damage will not happen overnight, but change begins with raising public awareness and motivating the community to action.” With this donation, Port Canaveral became the first major investor in a special recognition category established by the IRL Council for community investment in Lagoon restoration, education, research, technology and stewardship initiatives. The new designation is IRLI (squared) for “Indian River Lagoon Innovators and Investors.” “It is most encouraging when Port Canaveral, a major component of our water-based economy, joins hands in our regional effort to restore this unique Lagoon system,” said IRL Council Chairman Ed Fielding. “We welcome the Port as a partner in this vital collaboration.” Kathleen Hill, IRL Council Administrative-Communications Director, said, “We’re hopeful that others in the public and private sectors see the value in investing in the IRL and follow the leadership example set by the Port. This has the potential to make a real difference in how we engage the 1.7 million residents of the region to become more aware of lagoon issues, better understand what their impacts are on the lagoon and become better stewards of our environment.” More information on the Indian River Lagoon is available in the May/June Port magazine. Subscribe FREE now. Rejuvenated Cruise Terminal 5 Hosts First Ship Visit On June 4, the Carnival Valor was the first ship to dock at re-opened Cruise Terminal 5 (CT5) after its $48 million makeover gave the 24-year-old facility a fresh lease on life. Improvements include an expanded terminal, 120-foot longer pier, new 1,044-space parking garage, and new mobile passenger boarding bridges. The renovation enables CT5 to handle ships with up to 3,500 passengers, an increase from its previous capacity of 2,500 passengers. The mostly local work crews included 500 employees of 37 companies on the terminal and 450 employees from 50 companies on the garage. The May/June issue of the Port magazine has more information on this and other Port projects. Subscribe FREE now. Parrish Medical Center Facility Coming to Port Canaveral A new building soon will rise from a site near the Port’s Maritime Center. The 10,000- square-foot one-story facility is being built for Parrish Medical Center, which will open an 8,000-square-foot state-of-the-art health- care office there on completion. Parrish has the option to occupy the remaining 2,000 square feet within two years. New Process Created for Port Sponsorship of Community Events To make the process of applying for Port sponsorship of a community event efficient and fair for all interested groups, the Port Authority recently developed a new Community Event Sponsorship Policy. The policy affects sponsorships — through funding or services — in support of events and activities advertising the Port and its facilities. A total annual budget will be established for sponsorships as well as a time frame for all submittals. The policy sets up criteria for the evaluation of all requests by a staff advisory committee made up of representatives of multiple Port departments. Information on the criteria, call period and policy is posted online at www.portcanaveral.com. Port Canaveral’s Communications Department recently was named a silver winner from among 13,000 entries in the 37th Annual Telly Video Awards for its ‘Port to Port’ video produced by NG Production Films for the Canaveral Port Authority and Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. The video opened this year’s joint meeting between the two port boards. This is the second silver Telly for Port Canaveral, which in 2015 won the recognition for its ‘State of the Port’ video, also produced by NG Production Films. New Transportation and Logistics Degree Program Starts this Fall In Fall 2016, Eastern Florida State College will begin offering a Transportation and Logistics Associate Degree program. According to the college, this new program is in direct response to growth in the cargo and transportation industry at Port Canaveral and area airports. The curriculum is designed to equip students for further study or employment in these expanding fields. Get full details. Let the Lionfish Challenge Begin Remove 50 or more lionfish between now and the end of September to enter the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Lionfish Challenge and win a commemorative coin, T-shirt and drawing entries for other prizes. The person who enters the most lionfish will be crowned Florida’s Lionfish King or Queen and receive a lifetime saltwater fishing license and his or her photograph on the cover of FWC’s January 2017 Saltwater Regulations publication. Since the Challenge kickoff in May, 29 divers have entered. To find out how to join them and help protect your local marine environment from this invasive species, get program details. Communications Department Wins Prestigious Video Award Summer Interns Arrive to Work and Learn INTERNS L-R: Keenan Blair - Finance/Real Estate; Joseph Hereau - Engineering; Bradon Yates - IT; Sean Kohn - IT; Danielle Leahy - Cargo; Nathan Hufnagel - IT; Viana Martinez - Finance. Not pictured: Keri Allen - Environmental This summer, the Port Authority welcomes eight college students to its Cargo, Engineering, Environmental, Finance, Real Estate and IT departments. Six are attending Florida colleges in the fall. The interns will help their departments with important tasks while they learn about the workings of a seaport and maritime-related careers. Get Connected Building Community. Creating Opportunity. :: number five :: Carol Craig featured in weVENTURE "Women and Tech" Study Craig Technologies Founder and CEO Carol Craig took part in the Florida Institute of Technology weVENTURE "Women and Tech" research project. The study, which took place from July through October 2015, featured 100 Central Florida women owners, founders, executives and technologists from companies in the early stages to decades in business. From weVENTURE: "We know that it is important to have more women involved in technology and science. It is part of the national dialogue and can be seen in numerous state and local initiatives. But we need to clearly understand the reason why it is important. By having a common understanding of these reasons, we can leverage untapped potential and implement the most impactful programs, dialogues, and policy." "We took an entrepreneurial approach to this study. Our goal was to understand women in tech in the region and then develop the appropriate response to their needs. This response may be in the form of a community initiative, entrepreneurial programs, or even a new area for discussion. The end goal of the study is to identify how we, as a community, could be the impactful to the success of women in tech and science." Watch the video and read the report to find out more about the importance and impact of women in technology! :: number four :: Craig Technologies Receives Zero Findings in AS9100 Rev. C Surveillance Audit Craig Technologies passed its ISO 9001:2009 and AS9100 Rev. C surveillance audit with zero findings. This audit confirms Craig's current certification, which expires in 2018. Craig has maintained its ISO 9001 certification since 2004, and its AS9100 certification since 2012. Find out how our quality certified processes and capabilities can serve your needs by emailing BusDev@craigtechinc.com :: number three :: Carol Craig Moderates Manufacturing and Supply Chain Panel at 44th Space Congress in Cape Canaveral On May 26, 2016, Craig Technologies Founder and CEO Carol Craig moderated a "Manufacturing and Supply Chain" panel at the 44th Space Congress. The panel looked at the way larger companies evaluate Make-Buy decisions, how potential suppliers ensure that their capabilities are highlighted and understood by buyers, and how companies can avoid "loving their supplier" out of business through improved communication and demand planning. "Aerospace Supply Chain networks are inherently complex and the act of making a strategic choice between producing an item internally or buying it externally is not one to be taken lightly... Addressing the strategic and tactical risks associated with the issues impacting the aerospace industry and its global and domestic supply chains is important to understanding the opportunities that exist." The panel featured:  Jane Reutt - Logistics Director and ERC Teammate Principal on the TOSC Contract at Kennedy Space Center.  Stephen Sutton - Space and Intelligence Systems Procurement Manager at Harris Corporation.  Sam Gill - Space and Intelligence Systems Supply Chain/Subcontracts at Harris Corporation.  Tammy Bossard - Subcontracts Management Manager on the Fleet Ballistic Missile Program for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. :: number two :: The 2015-2016 Annual STEM Report Over the past year, Craig Technologies has delivered hundreds of hours of education outreach to over 985 students, teachers, parents and members of the community, with the goal of changing the public perception about manufacturing and demonstrating how STEM skills apply to high-tech careers. See what impact we made on student in our 2015-2016 Annual STEM Report! Excited students tour the Avionics Lab at the ADMC as part of their STEM Minimester :: number one :: Craig Technologies Drives Entrepreneurial Spirit, with Current and Former Employees Walker Peek, a recent employee of Craig Technologies, has started a new soundproofing company in Tampa, FL - Residential Acoustics. The company received a patent for a new soundproofing curtain, which can hang over windows and doors to block sound from entering a room. While still in a lean startup mode, the company has shipped sound-blocking curtains around the country and to 50 countries around the globe, and they have recently added a Commercial Acoustics division to offer acoustic consulting and enterprise-level soundproofing products. Walker was the 55th employee of Craig, joining back in 2010 after graduating from the University of Florida. He worked for 2 years at Kennedy Space Center on the KLXS contract, managed by now COO, Dean Rosenquist. KLXS provides NASA with Systems Engineering and Technical Support Services, primarily focused on NASA's Ground Systems programs. Through Craig's generous Tuition Reimbursement program, he was able to attend Columbia University over a 3-year span to achieve his Master's in Industrial Engineering. Craig also sponsored Walker to help him attain his ASQ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Walker then spent 3 years working internally for Craig on a variety of projects, including Quality Assurance, getting both their Services and Manufacturing divisions certified to the AS9100 Standard for the first time. Over the past 2 years, Walker has worked with Phil Bryden, Director of Engineering, supporting fabrication of hydraulic and pneumatic systems for the Mobile Launcher and Launch Pad for the new SLS Heavy Lift program. Walker remembers his time at Craig fondly: "I look forward to applying the flexible, can-do approach of Craig Technologies to this new venture, and hopefully one day achieving the same type of success." Gleaning insight into the day-to-day operations of Craig personnel and management, he says, "I learned a lot about how to grow a business from its infancy to a full-fledged enterprise. It takes a certain kind of attitude to persevere when times get tough, and that is what Craig embodies to me." Over the past 2 years, this attitude has helped Residential Acoustics grow to a 10-person acoustic consulting and manufacturing company. They manufacture products for windows, floors, walls, and acoustic absorption; applying the quality control and lean manufacturing techniques that have helped Craig grow its ADMC division over that same time-frame. Finally, the best thing Walker remembers about Craig: "When they say family, they really mean it. There are some companies referring to BICs - Butts in Chairs - a word that was strictly prohibited at Craig to refer to on- site support." Working at Craig helped drive an entrepreneurial spirit that helps the Space Coast and nearby communities continue to lead the way in Aerospace excellence. Learn more about Residential and Commercial Acoustics! BECAUSE IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MISSION® Craig Technologies, 8550 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 SafeUnsubscribe™ Forward this email | Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by craigtechnologies@craigtechinc.com in collaboration with Try it free today Culture and Leisure Services Update for Week Ending July 1, 2016 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings  City Manager  Painting Contractor  Human Resources Director  Administered 30 Day Evaluation of New Employee Training Plan Summer Food Program – Did you know that there is a free lunch available to any child under 18 years old at the Cape Canaveral Youth Center on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays? Share the word if you know anyone who might benefit from this great program. Athletic Leagues - We are three weeks into the 3 vs 3 Basketball league on Tuesday evenings for kids ages 13-17 at Canaveral City Park. Play continues to be fun and enjoyable for all participating teens. Wednesday night intermediate tennis league continued playoff matches on its own until next week when the City’s courts reopen. Wednesday night advanced racquetball finished up its Championship Match with a first time winner in a two set victory against last season’s champion. A new season of advanced racquetball will begin on July 6. All morning tennis leagues will start back up next week. Wednesday night kickball continued regular season play with GTR beating Dirty Bunts with a score of 12-2. WS beat Smokehouse with a score of 6-3, and Bombers beat the Shutouts with a score of 10-3. As of today, GSS still stands in first place at 7-1. GTR is in second with a record of 6-2 and WS is in third at 5-3. Next week, teams will play make-up games followed by playoffs. Summer Camp Monday morning kids enjoyed a presentation with a graduate from The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Services of Brevard County. Kids received an activity book and then did the limbo with a weighted suit on to demonstrate how carrying extra weight is difficult on the body. Monday afternoon campers headed to Shore Lanes bowling alley to top their personal scores from weeks ago. Tuesday morning campers visited the Cobb Movie Theatre to watch the Penguins of Madagascar. After lunch and some basketball, kids made their own ice cream sundaes using every topping imaginable. Wednesday morning campers played crab soccer at Canaveral City Park, then walked to the library for amazing tricks with Dr. Dan the Magic Man. After the show, kids created a fireworks craft with paint to get in the spirit of the holiday. Thursday afternoon kids visited the Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center and went down the slide so many times they started to time themselves to see who was the fastest. Friday morning kids participated in teams with a Fourth of July scavenger hunt using clues along the way. Once the hunt was complete, campers came inside to make healthy berry kabobs using blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. Friday afternoon kids walked to the library for several relay races and to collect weekly reading prizes. Tennis Court Resurfacing – The Courts will be ready for use starting Tuesday July 5th. The contractor finished all resurfacing work and the new surface will cure over the weekend. The Pickleball lines were painted a shade of green darker to create a true blended line feel that will not be confused with the tennis lines. Built in 1975, the courts were suffering from major cracking and the existing surface was in dire need of resurfacing. Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex – The exterior of the Recreation Complex and racquetball courts were painted. The surface of both buildings was in need of paint/repairs. The exterior of these buildings and interior of the racquetball courts should be painted every 5 to 8 years because of our unique weather and makeup of the environment. Research has proven that Brevard County, especially the area near the beaches, suffers from an extremely corrosive environment (http://corrosion-doctors.org/Books/Handbook.htm). Before “Street Eats on Taylor Ave.” – A one of a kind food experience will take place on Saturday, July 9th. Taylor Avenue will be closed between the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex and the 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. at Xeriscape Park on Taylor Avenue, across the street from the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Public Works Services Update for Week Ending July 1, 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. At the request of area residents, additional trees will be planted around Lift Station No. 7 to further hide the station from view.  Oxidation Ditch Rehabilitation. Bids were received/opened on June 30; currently under review by Staff; contractor recommendation will be made to City Council at the July 19th meeting. This is one of the projects funded through the City’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan. Stormwater  Canaveral City Park Ex-filtration Project. Meeting with approved contractor (Villages Construction, Inc.) scheduled for July 12, 2016. Staff currently submitting additional documentation to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in accordance with grant requirements. Project is being funded with two grants from (1) FDEP and (2) State Legislature funds as well as funds from the City’s CRA. Letter being mailed to area residents describing the Project. Infrastructure Maintenance (IM)  North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. Contractor continues sidewalk construction on North Atlantic Avenue north of West Central Boulevard. Pedway construction on the western side of the street continues south of West Central Boulevard. Due to utilities being present at shallow depths along the western side of the street, the pedway will be constructed with six-inch thick concrete in lieu of asphalt. Maintenance of traffic (MOT) includes closure of one lane on North Atlantic Avenue during working hours; flagmen are utilized to direct traffic. All roads will be open after working hours. Estimated time of construction is eight months (early-October 2016). NOTE: All businesses in the North Atlantic Avenue corridor will remain open during construction activities. In addition, Florida City Gas Company is performing construction tasks in the vicinity of the intersection with SR A1A which will require temporary lane closures. Pedway construction on western side of North Atlantic Avenue near SR A1A – looking south.  Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). Staff was contacted by DEO concerning the City’s two grant applications: o $20,000 – develop a master plan for Canaveral City Park; and o $40,000 – revise/complete Mobility Plan. DEO awarded the City only $40,000 due to the large number of quality applications received. Staff is currently preparing scopes of work, budgets, etc., for the two projects for submittal to DEO.  Estuary Rehabilitation Grant. Staff is working with US Army Corps of Engineers to finalize documents for this Project on the 7.9-acre, City-owned property located at the western end of Long Point Road. The scope of work includes clear-cutting all Brazilian pepper trees and replanting with native vegetation. The Grant is a 65% - 35% match with an initial budget of $306,420; remaining project budget is approximately $250,000. To save costs, the City will prepare the bid specifications and drawings. Aerial photograph showing tree-covered, City-owned property at the western end of Long Point Rd.   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 July 1, 2016 1. Weekly meeting with CPA staff and BCSO. 2. Port Special events committee meeting and facility walk-through. 3. City DOT meeting on Polk Ave closure. 4. Meeting with Verizon re available emergency services. 5. Final preparation for fireworks on July 2nd and 3rd. 6. All vehicle/portable radios reprogrammed. 7. Emergency Vehicle Operator recertification. 8. Payroll processed/transmitted. 9. Fire Prevention conducted 11 new, 24 follow up and 4 new construction inspections. 8 plan reviews and 8 public requests for information were processed.