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Weekly Update
Week Ending August 5, 2016
Cape Canaveral VISION Statement
Administrative Services
Community Engagement
Community Development
Economic Development
Culture & Leisure Services
Public Works Services
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Canaveral Fire Rescue – No Report
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 August 5, 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 Hoog regarding various City initiatives.
Met with Council Member McMillin regarding Port initiatives and Lagoon.
Met with Council Member Brown regarding various City initiatives.
Participated in “Meet & Greet” with outgoing/incoming partner of James Moore & Co.,
P.L., the City’s auditors.
EA continued preparing 8-16-2016 City Council Agenda Packet along with
CCO/Department Directors.
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 – 40 pages of documents scanned; 260 pages of documents verified;
continued preparing records for offsite scanning and disposition/destruction; continued
verifying/processing Optical Character Recognition (OCR) of older documents in
Laserfiche database; met with Records Coordinator for Culture & Leisure Services
Department to review and commend the excellent progress made in digitizing and
disposition of backlogged records; we are excited to report the Culture & Leisure Services
Department is the first in the City to be able to go paperless regarding long-term records.
Council Meetings – continued preparing for 8-16-2016, 9-20-2016 Regular Meetings and
9-6-2016 Special Meeting.
Community Redevelopment Agency Board – continued preparing for 8-16-2016 Meeting.
Elections – City Qualifying Period begins noon, 8-12-16 through noon, 8-26-16; go to
www.votebrevard.com for information regarding Primary and General Elections; collected
1 Campaign Treasurer Report, Report Code P4, as of 8-4-2016.
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:
James Moore Certified Public Accountants completed City’s Financial Pre-Audit; they will
return in December 2016 to perform Final Audit for FY2016.
Met with Department Directors regarding status of all Capital Projects in progress.
Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities.
Highlights:
Met with Deputy Jeremy Lewis, Cape View Elementary’s School Resource Officer, to review
updates pertaining to coordination of protective services provided by the City on behalf of
Cape View Elementary School.
The City is pleased to welcome the return of Leticia Guzman, Janice Durkin and Karen
Rockey. We are confident in their ability to vigilantly ensure the safety of the City’s
elementary children to and from school.
Continue to search for qualified Professional Engineers with Wastewater/Reclamation
municipal plant leadership experience for Public Works Services Director vacancy.
Met with Florida Municipal Insurance Trust representative at start of week-long asset audit
which began August 4, 2016. Staff will oversee a comprehensive asset inventory of all City
owned property, specifically targeting any newly acquired equipment, vehicles, park upgrades,
streetscape amenities and Public Works Services upgrades. In light of the extensive municipal
capital improvement projects/community program upgrades, Staff remains vigilant in ensuring
the City’s assets are fully protected.
Participated as member of Staff Strategic Sustainability Planning Workshop intended to
formulate a comprehensive plan which will ensure a healthy, prosperous and sustainable City
of Cape Canaveral. Staff will engage community residents, businesses and other agencies in
aggressively moving forward with activities/initiatives consistent with the Mission/Vision of
the City operating in harmony with our natural environment.
ZIKA UPDATE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an unprecedented
travel warning advising pregnant women and their partners not to travel to a small community
just north of downtown Miami, where Zika is actively circulating. This is the first time the
CDC has warned people not to travel to an American neighborhood for fear of catching an
infectious disease.
This week, 11 additional people in Florida were found to have been infected with Zika virus
after being bitten by local mosquitoes, bringing the total to 15. For a complete breakdown of
non-travel and travel-related Zika infections to-date, please see below
For the latest information from CDC: http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/zika
Community Engagement
Update for Week Ending July 29, 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:
Zika
Community Garden
Community Brainstorm Event
Bikeable, walkable and pedestrian friendly initiatives
Computer ABCs/Tech Talk
Street signage/No parking ordinance
Report a Concern webpage
Staff will have volunteer sign-up sheets at Friday Fest for anyone looking to help with upcoming
projects, some of which will include:
Litter clean ups
o SR A1A
o Beach
o River / Lagoon
o Parks
Community Garden project
There will also be The Space Between wristbands for anyone interested in participating in a fun
City related exercise. Friday Fest will take place Friday August 5, 2016 from 6-10 pm on Taylor
Ave. For more information, please follow this link http://bit.ly/1QSyZWd
A Zika webpage has been created to share information from the Center for Disease Control. It is
embedded in the City website to ensure current/correct information, as well as CDC updates. To
visit the Zika webpage, please visit the following link: cityofcapecanaveral.org/zika
Staff has started a project to document residents/visitors who illegally cross SR A1A on
foot/bicycle. It is the hope of Staff that compelling evidence will show FDOT the need to make
SR A1A more pedestrian friendly. Many residents/visitors have expressed concern regarding SR
A1A: speed limits, stop lights and crosswalks. The City urges all pedestrians to cross SR A1A at
designated crosswalks and traffic lights.
Three (3) excited students attended the inaugural Computer ABCs class on Monday, August 1,
2016 at the Cape Canaveral Public Library. It was a basic computer skills crash course that
explained things like: how to use a browser, what a font is, how to create tabs and the usefulness
of shortcuts. The next class will be Monday, September 12, 2016 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm at the
Cape Canaveral Public Library. Anyone interested in attending should reach out to the Library,
(321) 868-1101.
Connect with the City of Cape Canaveral on social media!
Facebook – cityofcapecanaveral, 3,309 page likes, +31
Recent posts:
Instagram – cityofcapecanaveral, 322 followers, +5
Twitter – capecanaveralfl, 333 followers, +4
Recent tweets:
Pinterest – capecanaveralfl, 508 inspiring pins, +16
Periscope – capecanaveralfl, 447 hearts
Snapchat – capecanaveralfl, 145 score, +2 points, 24 followers, +2 followers
MailChimp – 190 subscribers, +15 subscribers
Social media bests! Tag the City in photos, tweets and posts to be considered.
Community Development
Update for Week Ending August 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 35 inspections; processed 40 new building permit
applications; 23 permits picked up and payments processed; processed 50 renewal
Business Tax Receipts (BTR’s) fire/alarm payments; processed 13 new BTR
applications and made 50 updates in Springbrook.
Provided inspections for New City Hall to include pre-pour for poured in
place arches.
Processed one (1) new contractor information packet (Contractor License,
Liability Insurance and W/C Insurance) allowing them to pull permits in Cape
Canaveral.
Provided assistance completing building permit applications as needed.
Processed one (1) record request for permits issued on Center Street.
One (1) call to contractor regarding scheduling final inspections for building
permits that are nearing expiration & permits recently expired.
Processed two (2) payments for a Variance Application.
Processed Impact Fee payment for 204 Circle Dr.
Issued one (1) Certificate of Occupancy for 191 Center St.
Responded to seven (7) emails, faxes and calls requesting permit information
from realtors and home inspectors.
Scanned 49 pages of Certificates of Insurance.
Clerical Assistant and Senior Secretary attended FABTO meeting in Ocoee.
Working with DBPR regarding rentals properties.
Code Enforcement performed day-to-day duties/responsibilities, assisted with
various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week.
Highlights:
Issued four (4) notices of violation.
Responded to six (6) lien search requests.
Issued three (3) door tags for visible violations to be corrected.
Issued one (1) compliance letter.
Obtained compliance for four (4) violations in the field.
Conducted 13 site inspections.
Responded to 14 voicemails.
Received 11 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.
Continued to reach out to commercial/residential property owners with non-
conforming ground signs in an effort to provide awareness of the upcoming
requirement for all existing pole signs to be modified into pylon signs by
September 16, 2016.
Continued to prepare and distribute outreach correspondence, gather and
compile required documentation for the 2016 Annual National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System recertification packet
due by October 1, 2016.
Issued 56 FEMA outreach letters to Insurance companies, Banks and Real
Estate companies.
Records Management – 1,614 pages of documents scanned/verified; continued
preparing records for disposition/destruction.
Coordinated/attended meeting regarding Code Enforcement Board Secretary
processes.
Met with City Staff to discuss possible installation of way finding signs along N.
Atlantic Avenue and Astronaut Boulevard. Signs would be themed to support the
City’s branding efforts and would include public destinations (City Hall, Library,
municipal parks, police and fire facilities).
Met with consultant to discuss updating the permitted use matrix to provide a
wider range of uses in a more user-friendly format. Also discussed updating the
City’s application fees for various land use actions.
Discussed proposed ordinance with the City Attorney’s Office to address the non-
conforming residential uses/structures in the City. Strategy is to create an overlay
district that would provide for higher densities that exist with many of the
condo/multi-family projects in the City.
Economic Development
Update for Week Ending August 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 AmSpec, LLC
City Hall status:
o Attended monthly progress meeting with Architect, Civil Engineer, City
Engineer and City Staff to include a tour of the construction site.
o Project remains on track for occupancy in April 2017.
o Met on site with data/telecom contractor regarding site installation
/coordination and communication with General Contractor. Data/telecom
contractor is concurrently coordinating with our IT consultant.
o Crews formed/poured remaining arches on the east and south sides of the
building. This continuous series of outer-wall arches will frame a covered
veranda wrapping around these two sides of the building, adjacent to the public
plaza, becoming a shaded outdoor gathering place for the community.
Along with Community Development Director, Community Engagement/Interim
Public Works Services Director and Capital Projects Director, began initial discussions
for wayfinding signage along A1A indicating City facilities and points of interest.
FDOT is being consulted for permitting, coordination & regulations.
Met with City Manager and Culture and Leisure Services Director regarding the City’s
goal of operating Cherie Down Park.
With the assistance of the EDC, contacted Lucky’s Market, a fun natural foods
specialty grocery that is headquartered in Boulder, CO. They have 18 locations open
nationwide. They have partnered with Kroger to focus on expansion throughout
Florida. They are actively exploring beach locations along the east coast which have a
dense population along with high traffic.
Assisted local Real Estate Developer with utility questions related to an undeveloped
parcel located off A1A near the Port. The desire is to place a national retailer there.
Currently sewer and water utilities do not serve the undeveloped northern parcels. One
southern landowner has blocked the expansion by refusing to grant an easement to
allow these crucial utilities underground.
Attended EDC Board of Directors Meeting. Please see attached FY 15/16 Management
Metrics Report.
Please see attached Press Release from Port Canaveral.
Cape Canaveral In the News: Please see Florida Today attached articles on Fairvilla
and Florida Beer Co.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Public Ground Transportation
Meeting On Rules & Regulations
A public meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. August 16, at the Maritime Center Commission
Chambers to gather community input on the Port Authority’s proposed new Ground
Transportation Rules and Regulations.
Currently, 21 percent of traffic at the Port on an average day is commercial. The rules and
regulations being proposed are expected to reduce congestion, optimize the Port
experience for cruise passengers and increase fairness to all commercial providers. Staff
has prepared preliminary rules and regulations with great input from providers and other
stakeholders.
The new rules and regulations support a planned transition from an existing ticket permit
system to an updated automated system. Implementation of the automated system is
expected to start at Cruise Terminal 1.
All providers must have valid Port permits before bringing passengers into the Port and the
new rules will include a clear enforcement component. A moratorium on off-site parking
providers will be lifted effective October 1.
Attend Our Ninth Annual
Reverse Trade Show
WHEN: Thursday, August 18
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cruise Terminal 1
9050 Discovery Road
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
This is a once-a-year opportunity to
introduce your business, face-to-face, at no
cost, to local procurement professionals
from Port Canaveral and other Brevard
County agencies and governments.
You can visit all participants’ tables to learn
about their needs, upcoming projects and
bid processes. There also will be free
information sessions on how we do
business specifically at Port Canaveral.
These will cover General Procurement,
Vendor Insurance Requirements and
Engineering and Construction.
Go to the Port website for more information
and to register.
Port Certification Offers Central
Florida Business Opportunities
and Fresher, More Affordable
Produce
A July informational workshop was among the final requirements in Port Canaveral’s
process to qualify for certification as a port of entry for cold treatment products —
containerized fruit that has been held in near-freezing temperatures to kill exotic fruit flies
and prevent their introduction into the state.
Until recently, fruits and vegetables from fruit-fly infested areas in the southern hemisphere
were required to enter this country through seaports in the Northeast because of their special
cold-treatment warehouses. With the development of a Florida Department of Agriculture
program in 2013, Southeastern ports now are able to receive some of these products.
Instead of being shipped up the east coast to ports like Philadelphia and then trucked south
to consumer markets in Florida, blueberries and grapes from Peru and Uruguay plus
blueberries, apples and pears from Argentina soon should be eligible for import directly
through Port Canaveral. Lower transportation costs can lead to lower prices at the grocery
store and shorter transportation timeframes can give fruits a week or more of additional shelf
life.
Increases in Port cargo business and the import of new commodities are expected to add
new jobs and business opportunities at the Port and throughout Central Florida.
New Port-wide Software Will
Engage Guests and Vendors
Port Canaveral’s IT Department is in the process of implementing new port-wide software
that will make internal processes more efficient and facilitate better interactions between the
Port and its vendors, customers and guests.
Netsuite, a brand of financial software, is the heart of the system. In addition to Netsuite, a
maritime-specific billing system, iSeaports, also is being implemented. A park reservation
module recently added to iSeaports enables the Port to expedite a planned online
reservation system for Jetty Park. By 2017, campers will be able to locate available
campsites and make reservations via computer or smart devices.
The last major software component of the system update will be project management
package e-Builder. This software organizes building projects throughout their life cycle —
from design and bidding through construction, billing and close-out.
Progress Around the Port
The $31 million project to renovate and increase the capacity of the Cruise Terminal 10
complex remains on time and on budget as contractor H.J. High completes painting on the
parking garage.
Construction continues on Morton Salt’s 45,000-square-foot expansion project, designed to
add capacity and a food-grade production line to its 25-year-old Port facility. When
completed later this year, the facility will begin producing ten food-grade salt products from
imported Bahamian sea salt.
Check out the digital version of our current
Port Magazine right now and then connect
Check out our latest Cargo Facilities and
Capabilities digital brochure. For more
with us to receive the next issue right to
your cell phone, desktop or mailbox.
information please contact our Business
Development team.
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Culture and Leisure Services
Update for Week Ending August 5, 2016
Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests
from the public.
Director Meetings
City Manager
Banana River Park Contractors
City Engineer
Community Engagement Director
BCSO PAL Advisory Board Meeting
Summer Food Program – Program concluded this week. Over 150 meals were served to children
under 18 at the Youth Center. Although we were one of the smallest sites the School Board hosted,
this food was really appreciated by the participating children.
Friday Fest – Summer is here and the livin’ is easy! 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
Kiwanis Club of Cocoa Beach. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. tonight featuring Rocket City
Revival on the stage.
Back To School Jam – Once again, the City partnered with Cape Canaveral VFW Post 10131 to
host this event at Cape View Elementary. 312 backpacks were purchased/stuffed with all grade
specific school supplies. 74.5% of students at Cape View are on Free and reduced lunches, up 6.7
% from last year; backpacks and school supplies can make the difference between a child getting
school supplies/shoes to start the year right. This event is held in conjunction with school
registration which ensures a good turnout and accountability that Cape Canaveral children reap the
benefits of the program. Cape View staff, parents and children were very appreciative for the
donation. BCSO PAL volunteers stuffed backpacks and assisted with distribution
Summer Camp
Another year of Summer Camp came to an end with week 10 at capacity. Monday morning
campers painted journals of what they did this summer. Mr. John Anderson stole the afternoon
away with his magic tricks and balloon animals. Tuesday morning was the last field trip to the
Cobb movie theatre to watch the cute and silly cartoon classic “Happy Feet”. Tuesday afternoon
kids headed to the blacktop for a game of scooter tag; once tagged, kids had to spin around 5 times
to get back in the game. Wednesday campers enjoyed the end of the summer reading party. Each
camper was able to hit a piñata filled with candy and take home a book of their choice. Thursday
morning the kids headed to the Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center for the last pool party of the summer.
A cannon ball contest was judged by counselors off the diving board. Campers presented a thank
you plaque and sang a song to the driver who had picked them up/dropped them off all summer.
The gentleman was so moved by the action, it brought tears to his eyes and the counselors who
were involved. What a great way to end the summer! Camp came to a close on Friday with
campers favorite games including dodge ball, scooter tag, freeze dance and some free time before
heading to the library for a make your own cupcake craft along with some relay games.
Banana River Park Phase II – The City now has its own “Golden Bear” synthetic putting green.
The entire process lasted one week and the results are amazing. The North parking lot continues
on schedule with line painting scheduled for next week.
Banana River Park Phase III – Construction of bocce courts continued on schedule until
contractor discovered a faulty turf product. City Staff met with contractor and it was mutually
decided that the product was not acceptable. Contactor will order new turf and install it as soon as
it arrives from manufacturer. Approximate time for completion is 2 to 3 weeks. Shade shelter has
been ordered and Staff is currently seeking quotes for concrete footers/pad.
Public Works Services
Update for Week Ending August 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
Oxidation Ditch Rehabilitation. Bids received/opened on June 30; Staff requested
additional information from the three lowest bidders. Contractor recommendation will be
made to City Council at the August 16th meeting. This is one of the projects funded through
the City’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan.
Permit Inspection. Staff and the City’s consultant performed a walk-through of the
WWTP to determine additional topics to be included in the upcoming permit renewal
application. The City’s WWTP requires an updated permit every five years.
Stormwater
Canaveral City Park Ex-filtration Project. Pre-construction meeting with selected
contractor (Villages Construction, Inc.) was held on July 13; construction initiated on
August 3. Project is being funded with two grants from (1) Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) and (2) State Legislature funds as well as funds from
the City’s CRA.
Manatee Sanctuary and Banana River Parks Shoreline Restoration Project. Staff
submitted the draft Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and other preliminary Project
documentation to FDEP. Grant funds (EPA 319 Grant) from FDEP are not available until
October 1, 2016.
Infrastructure Maintenance (IM)
North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. Pedway construction on the western side of
the street continues along North Atlantic Avenue. Contractor installed French drain in front
of the Villages of Seaport property; irrigation subcontractor onsite to monitor directional
drilling activities for irrigation system. New traffic lights at Canaveral Boulevard
intersection are now operational. 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 completion date). NOTE: All businesses in the North Atlantic Avenue corridor
will remain open during construction activities.
French drain installed in front of Villages of Seaport complex - looking north.
Miscellaneous
Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Grants. Staff submitted draft Grant Work
Plan to DEO for the two projects receiving funding ($40,000) through this Grant:
o Master Plan for Canaveral City Park; and
o Planning revisions to the Pedestrian Mobility Plan.
City of Cocoa Annual Water Quality Report (2015). The Report, which is attached,
provides information on potable water sources and water treatment methods.
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct
Update for Week Ending August 5, 2016
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Patrol Division
Monthly Statistics
July 2016
Type Weekly Total
Case Reports Written 166
Case Reports Closed 135
Arrests Made 70
Front Desk
Monthly Statistics
July 2016
Type Weekly Total
Phone Calls Answered 295
Walk-ups Assisted 167
Fingerprint Cards Completed 18
Notary Assistance for Citizens 18
Citizen On Patrol
Monthly Statistics
July 2016
Type Weekly Total
Patrol Hours Completed 75
Office/Training/Meeting Hours 47
Miles Driven 614
Total Volunteer Hours 122
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct Weekly Update (continued)
Patrol Division
Weekly Statistics
July 28 thru August 3, 2016
Type Weekly Total
Case Reports Written 34
Case Reports Closed 27
Arrests Made 18
Front Desk
Weekly Statistics
July 28 thru August 3, 2016
Type Weekly Total
Phone Calls Answered 46
Walk-ups Assisted 22
Fingerprint Cards Completed 3
Notary Assistance for Citizens 0
Citizen On Patrol
Weekly Statistics
July 28 thru August 3, 2016
Type Weekly Total
Patrol Hours Completed 22
Office/Training/Meeting Hours 0
Miles Driven 184
Total Volunteer Hours 22