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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update 06-12-15 Weekly Update Week Ending June 12, 2015 Cape Canaveral VISION Statement Administrative Services Community Development Economic Development Leisure Services Public Works Services Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Canaveral Fire Rescue – No Report CAPE CANAVERAL VISION STATEMENT WE ENVISION: A bike-able and walk-able Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its residential feel, characterized by low-rise buildings not more than 4 stories in height. This residential and business friendly atmosphere is one of a live-able, attractive, safe, secure and sustainable coastal community that embraces the beach and riverside as the main amenities, and supports local culture and education. WE ENVISION: A1A as a “complete street” with a native-landscaped and tree-lined median with traffic calming elements and dark-sky street lighting. “Complete street” amenities include bicycle facilities, covered transit stops, and safe pedestrian crossings that invite pedestrians and bicyclists to access the beach, river, local neighborhoods and adjacent communities. Our improved “complete streets” will allow us to calmly travel to intimate waterfront destinations and a walk-able downtown core. Multi- use paths lined with shade trees should be wide enough for bikes and pedestrians and lighted so anyone can walk or bicycle safely anywhere in town, day or night. WE ENVISION: Welcoming community entrance features that create a sense of arrival and unique community identity. The “downtown” will contain an architecturally rich and unique mix of uses, with wide tree shaded sidewalks and umbrella covered café tables at restaurants and bistros where friends gather, interact, and enjoy drinks and dinner. WE ENVISION: A community that; removes or transforms blighted and unfinished buildings into attractive structures, offers city-wide green spaces, provides a pet-friendly park with ample shade, and actively recruits and supports businesses that enhance economic viability and serve our residents and visitors. WE ENVISION: Open shorelines and rivers accessible to the public including amenities that take advantage of the water, such as limited and quaint water-view establishments and intimate public gathering and entertainment places that may include pavilions, gazebos, or a performance stage. Administrative Services Update for Week Ending June 12, 2015 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 Petsos regarding various City initiatives. • Met with Mayor Pro Tem Hoog regarding various City initiatives. City Clerk’s Office Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public/Staff and provided assistance to City Council and the City Manager’s Office. Highlights: • 194 pages of documents scanned/verified. • Continued preparation/review of records for future disposition. • Received 2015 M5 Campaign Financing Reports from the two individuals who announced candidacy for the November 3, 2015 Election for the Mayor’s Seat. • Bid #2015-07 – East & West Central Boulevards Gap Sidewalk Project: Sealed Bid deadline is 6/25/15 at 2pm; fulfilled requests for Bid documents and inquiries. • Bid #2015-08 – Banana River Park Phase I: Sealed Bid deadline is 6/18/2015 at 2pm. • Met with the Economic Development Director and Administrative/Financial Services Director to discuss Construction costs associated with the New City Hall. • Met with Administrative/Financial Services Director regarding Proposed Budget FY 15/16. • Provided support to various Staff Members regarding the Master Schedule of Contracts, Agreements and other Due Dates. • Attended Relay for Life Meeting. Financial Services Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk- in requests from the Public. Highlights: • Met with the City Manager to discuss the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 – 2019-2020 • Met with all Department Directors to complete remaining Proposed Budget actions specific to their respective Department. • Met with the Economic Development Director and City Clerk to discuss Construction costs associated with the New City Hall. • Attended Emergency Operations Center Forms training. • Distributed the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 to Fiscal Year 2019-2020 to the Mayor and City Council Members. Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public. Highlights: • Completed intake process for newly hired Maintenance Worker in Infrastructure Maintenance/PWS. • Began screening of applicants for Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee vacancy. • Interviewed Building Inspector candidate seeking a part time position with the City. • Met with Economic Development Director to discuss Florida Statute (F.S.) governing public sector guidelines on use of Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAV). Said F.S. (Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act) goes into effect July 1, 2015 and requires public sector entities to exercise the strictest levels of personal privacy protection. • Contacted Florida League of Cities for a rate quote on UAV liability insurance coverage in order to more accurately access financial feasibility as well as risks/rewards. • Completed training on use of NIMS Emergency Management Incident reporting and forms usage. • Performed analysis of in-house training workshops presented since March 30, 2015 in order to determine utilization of the Public Works Services training facility and levels of Staff participation. 2015 Employee Training Record Topic Participant Completion Totals Sexual Harassment Awareness (1.5 hours) 41 Equal Opportunity Awareness (1 hour) 41 Heat Safety (1 hour) 19 Back Safety (1 hour) 18 Hurricane Preparedness (1 hour) 28 Power Tools Safety (1 hour) 14 Lockout/Tagout Procedures (1 hour) 17 Emergency Response and Preparedness (1.5 hours) 40 Ladder Safety (1 hour) 17 Bloodborne Pathogen Safety Procedures (1 hour) 24 NIMS Forms Usage (2 hours) 8 Safety Teamwork (1 hour) 15 CPR Certification (6 hours) 29 Number of sessions: 27 • Met with Administrative/Financial Services Director for purposes of updating organizational charts and HR budget projections in preparation of the City’s 2015/16 Fiscal Budget. While “reasonable” projections may be made in the areas of Property, General Liability, Workers’ Compensation and Group Health Insurance rates, official Risk Management vendor quotes will likely not be available until September 2015 and Group Health Insurance rate quotes are expected in October 2015. While the City’s claim history remains highly favorable, industry uncertainty and volatility persists. Community Development Update for Week Ending June 12, 2015 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 25 inspections and issued 27 permits. • Code Enforcement performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted with various requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Here are the highlights for the week: o Issued four (4) Notices of Violation. o Received six (6) new requests for Code Enforcement. o Issued five (5) compliance letters. o Conducted eight (8) site inspections. o Issued four (4) Code Enforcement courtesy door tags for violations observed in the field. o Resolved one (1) Code Enforcement issue in the field. o Conducted two (2) site inspections with the City Arborist. o Responded to six (6) lien requests. o Continued preparation of a resolution to name Oak Manor Drive to be submitted for consideration by the City Council in July. o Conducted survey of surrounding jurisdictions regarding procedures for imposing Code Enforcement liens, and for establishing maximum amounts for fines imposed by Code Enforcement actions. o Participated in Leisure Services Friday Fest by setting up a booth as part of the City’s outreach effort to provide information to the public by answering questions related to evacuation preparedness, local shelters and flood zone information. Staff also distributed handouts. o Preparing for the City’s upcoming Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recertification program by reviewing all correspondence and gathering current information for a mail-out project. Under the Community Rating System (CRS), communities can be rewarded for doing more than simply regulating construction. The City can also receive credit for outreach projects and mail outs as part of the re-certification program. Under the CRS, the flood insurance premiums of a community’s residents and businesses are discounted to reflect that community’s work to reduce flood damage to existing buildings and protect new buildings beyond the minimum National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) protection level. • Attended Hurricane training at PWS to better understand the various forms that will be required to be completed in the case of a declared emergency. • Scanned/verified 2700 pages. • The Brevard County Ped-Bike Safety Program Steering Committee met on June 8th with a primary goal of making recommendations for short term pedestrian/bicycle improvements on specific high crash corridors. The A1A corridor beginning at the southern end of the City and continuing to the N. Atlantic split was chosen for further study. • Building Official attended annual Building Officials Association of Florida conference. • Prepared June 17th Development Review Committee agenda packet, which includes: o Ocean Gardens Association, Edward Callahan, Applicant, 126 Ocean Garden Lane, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920; RE: Create a Turn Around at the Front Entrance so Gate Can be Installed o A1A Management LLC, David Lane, Authorized Agent, 6811 N. Atlantic Avenue, Suite C, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920; RE: Relocate Current Outdoor Display Area (Only) o John Pekar, Civil Engineer, 102 Columbia Drive, Suite 207, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 (Internal Discussion for clarification of the City Code) • Prepared June 25th Board of Adjustment agenda packet. Cases to be acted upon include: o Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration of Special Exception No. 15-02 to authorize a storage warehouse/office in the C-2 Zoning District, per City Code of Ordinances, Section 110-383 – O. Wave, Inc. – Owner (280 W. Central Blvd.) o Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration of a Change of Use to authorize a 5- unit townhouse in the R-2 Zoning District, per City Code of Ordinances, Section 110-195(e) – Antonio Romano – Owner (350 Monroe Avenue) Economic Development Update for Week Ending June 12, 2015 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. • Attended EDC Ad Valorem Tax (AVT) Council meeting where the Council unanimously approved a recommendation of a 10 year 100% AVT abatement for Lockheed Martin to locate a new high tech manufacturing facility in Titusville. Lockheed Martin plans to create up to 300 jobs with an average wage of approximately $89,000 and invest up to approximately $80M in new capital improvements/investments. As with all AVT incentives, the company has to produce/perform to retain eligibility during the term of the abatement. • Attended third teleconference with Florida City Gas representatives regarding a mid-July project which will extend their high-pressure line service from Port Canaveral to Cocoa Beach. The project will be entirely within the N. Atlantic Ave. and S.R. A1A rights-of-way. Because residents/businesses along N. Atlantic will be affected by traffic delays, a letter to property owners including an FAQ will be mailed approx. 3 weeks in advance. Additionally, a Press Release will be distributed to media outlets and the FAQ document will be placed on the City website. A Community Meeting will be held in our Library meeting room approx. 2 weeks before the projected start date. Among the items to be discussed at the Community Meeting will be weighing the pros/cons of daytime vs. night time construction. Additional details about the project will be communicated over the coming weeks. • Attended State of the Port meeting where the Port CEO gave an overview of the current status of projects/projections for next year. Among the items presented: o The Port is actively buying back leases to ensure the highest/best usage of their limited parcels. o Real Estate limitations have driven the need for the recent acquisitions/development of the Titusville logistics facility and the 270 Acre Cocoa Logistics Center. o The Global President of Gulftainer made a presentation indicating his strong belief that this is the right area for the development of the cargo operation. • Attended GT USA Cargo Terminal Tour. • Met with Community Development Director and a commercial property owner regarding the City’s re-platting process. • Attended ICS Emergency Forms Training. • Continued discussions with Port Real Estate Director regarding the potential future north-south connector road. • The Florida Today newspaper published a story this week about our number one priority for the A1A Multi-modal Corridor Project – reducing the speed limit (see attached). City wants lower speed limit, more crosswalks on A1A R. Norman Moody, FLORIDA TODAY 3:56 p.m. EDT June 9, 2015 (Photo: MALCOLM DENEMARK/FLORIDA TODAY) CONNECT 1 TWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE CAPE CANAVERAL – Residents say that when traffic is heavy it takes lots of patience for motorists to make a left-hand turn onto State Road A1A or for pedestrians to cross the busy roadway. "A1A is a disaster," said Ed Kinda, who lives off Long Point Road. "Sometimes you have to sit there for 10 minutes before you can make a left." Kinda's wife, Crystal Kinda, said walking across the roadway with traffic going at 45 mph, is like taking a chance with your life. "To walk across it is scary, even at a light," she said. At least three pedestrian accidents in Cape Canaveral in the last five years were fatal, according to Brevard County Sheriff's Office records. The most recent occurred April 23 when a 58-year-old Laurie Easter was struck by a car and killed while crossing A1A at Polk Avenue, about four blocks north of Buchanan. City officials want the state to lower the speed limit on the stretch of A1A that runs through the city, saying it would make it safer and easier for residents and visitors. It is also now exploring whether it would be possible to add crosswalks with pedestrian activated traffic lights. "Every year we send a written request to come verify our speed, that is too fast," Mayor Rocky Randels said. "We didn't have all this congestion 30 years ago. We believe that 35 is the maximum speed." Cape Canaveral City Council has been requesting Florida Department of Transportation lower the speed from 45 mph to 35 mph since at least the 1980s according to city documents. A letter in 1989 from FDOT said: "We cannot justify a reduction in the speed limit along SR A1A. You may want to consider additional enforcement of the existing posted speed limit. We found that motorists, especially in the northern section of the city, were exceeding the 45 mph speed limit." City officials at one time even appealed to a state representative and a state senator after they were turned down in the 1989 letter from FDOT. FDOT response are essentially the same over the years. It tells Cape Canaveral that there are certain guidelines that are followed. FDOT said that speed limits are normally set at or near the prevailing or 85th percentile of the speed of free flowing, unimpeded traffic. "We have received requests over the years to reduce the speed limit on A1A in Cape Canaveral," FDOT spokesman Steve Olson wrote in an email to FLORIDA TODAY. "Each time we review, we find that vehicle speeds are consistent with posted speeds and there is not a safety problem directly attributed to vehicle speeds. As development and conditions change along a corridor, driving speeds can change, as can safety history. That is why studying is important and why it is on not appropriate to just assign a chosen speed limit. Our goal is to provide meaningful speed limits to promote safe, uniform speeds." City officials argue that development and conditions have changed in recent years in Cape Canaveral after the cruise ship industry brought more tourists and the supporting businesses that go along with it. Randels said the traffic wasn't as heavy when the city started asking for the lower speed limit, but has increased in recent years with six car rental companies, three large hotels and other businesses and more tourists passing through town. "We had a lady and a child hit just recently," Randels said. "We believe that 35 is the maximum speed." Kevin Hotaling said that if speeds were lower, motorists would more likely notice businesses along the roadway, but it would also be of great help to those drivers in rental cars who are not familiar with the area. "Its more of a safety standpoint," said Hotaling, who owns Finest Floors of Brevard on A1A in Cape Canaveral. City officials said there are many residents in the city who walk or bike to and from work and they want to make it safer for them. The speed limits State Road 528 turns into SR A1A near Port Canaveral and the speed limit drops from 60 mph to 45 mph just before entering the Cape Canaveral city limits City officials said that motorists often fail to slow to the 45 mph, though when traffic is congested, motorists cannot drive the 45 mph. In Cocoa Beach, the speed limit drops to 35 mph, though it might not be clear to many drivers exactly where that happens. Even in Cocoa Beach, traffic often moves slower than the 35 mph limit because of congestion, especially on the stretch between State Road 520 and Minutemen Causeway. South of Cocoa Beach the speed limit increases first to 45 mph and then 55 mph in front of Patrick Air Force Base. South of the Pineda Causeway it drops back to 45 mph. Satellite Beach also recently asked for its speed to be lowered on A1A, but the request was turned down by FDOT. "After careful examination of the area, we found that lowering the speed limit along the corridor is not justified as the existing speed limit is appropriate and consistent with prevailing free flowing traffic," wrote Richard Morrow, FDOT district traffic operations engineer. Instead, FDOT said it would add a 45mph speed limit sign it said could improve safety and operations north of Cassia Boulevard. Pedestrian activated cross walk lights With only four traffic lights on the nearly two-mile stretch of A1A through the city, officials said it sometimes difficult for pedestrians to cross the roadway. Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization's 2014 Countywide Safety report shows five pedestrian and four bicycle accidents occurred in an 8-block section of A1A between McKinley Avenue in the northern edge of Cocoa Beach to Buchanan Avenue in Cape Canaveral between 2009 and 2014 At Buchanan, where there is a traffic light, another woman died in January 2011 when a truck pulling a trailer hit her as she crossed A1A. "The road divides the community," said Jeff Ratliff, the city's public works director. "There are huge gaps between lights." Because of those gaps, pedestrians often cross where there are no crosswalks, stopping in the median to wait for a lull in traffic to get the rest of the way across. The city is also proposing a pedestrian-activated warning flashers, similar to ones at mid-blocks along Tampa's Fletcher Avenues, where there are frequent crossings. Todd Morley, the city's community and economic development director, said city officials want the crosswalks in at least two locations, on the north side of Columbia Drive and at Polk Avenue. "We can't make people cross there, but we can request DOT provide it for them," Morley said. Randels said accidents generally happen mid-blocks, between lights and that the pedestrian-activated warning lights should help. "This is an effective thing that will work for us," he said. Contact Moody at 321-242-3651 or nmoody@floridatoday.com Follow on Twitter @RNormanMoody Leisure Services Update for Week Ending June 12, 2015 Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the public. Director Meetings • City Manager • Administrative/Financial Services Director • City Engineer • Library Board • FEMA Forms Training Athletic Leagues Monday advanced tennis continued the second week of the new season. Monday night kickball hosted a night of competitive fun. Wednesday advanced racquetball and intermediate tennis leagues were cancelled due to inclement weather. The championship game took place in Thursday night softball. Thursday intermediate tennis completed the fifth week of the season. Registration is currently open for a new season of Wednesday night kickball slated to start next week on June 17. Summer Camp Summer Camp finished another week with 25 registered campers ages 5-10. Monday morning started off with an ice breaker game, Staff/Caper introductions, explanation of Camp rules which were followed by a game of indoor balloon volleyball. In the afternoons, Campers enjoyed numerous rounds of freeze dance, crafts and a movie concluded the day. On Tuesday morning, Campers played at the park; after lunch were treated to the first field trip to the bowling alley. Bowling was a first time experience for many; they were excited to learn all the rules and try their best. Many new books were read on Wednesday as they participated in the summer reading program at the Library. After lunch, everyone got to sing, laugh and play with the world famous “Jiggleman” entertainer. Jiggleman has performed on the David Letterman show seven times and had the whole audience belly laughing for over an hour. On Thursday, Campers decided to have a cannonball contest at the Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center. The cheering/judging made it fun for everyone to participate. On Friday, Campers returned to the Library to pick up weekly reading prizes and make crafts about superpowers. Youth Basketball A new season of summer co-ed 3v3 Youth Basketball started and will continue for the next two months. Despite the inclement weather, 15 brave souls showed up and participated until rain made the courts unplayable. All players from 13 to 17 years old are encouraged to register for this awesome program. All registered players will receive a basketball compliments of Brevard County Sherriff’s Office at the last game of the season. Summer Lunch Program The Youth Center has been chosen as a summer feeding site for all children ages 18 and under. A free lunch will be provided to any child who comes to the Youth Center, Monday - Wednesday and Friday, during specified times. This Program was made possible in partnership with Brevard County Schools. For more information, please visit http://www.summerfoodflorida.org/ Summer Tennis Camp USTA certified Tennis Instructor Joe Deitchler hosted a youth Summer Tennis Camp at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex June 8th – 12th. Children had a great time and Coach Joe is looking at organizing a second session. Stay tuned. A Sporting Chance Summer Sports Camp The first session of A Sporting Chance took place. Children enjoyed the introduction to sports along with the fun games Coach Don and Coach Julie organized for them. A second session will take place next week, don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Special Events Farmers Market - Everyone is invited to enjoy the fresh produce, baked goods and handmade arts and crafts made by local artists. See you Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of City Hall. Go to www.brevardfarmersmarkets.com; for a virtual tour click: Cape Canaveral Farmers Market Promo. Public Works Services Update for Week Ending June 12, 2015 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. Pre-construction meeting held on May 6; Notice-to-Proceed issued by the City on May 6. Staff and City consultant are currently reviewing shop drawings. Mobilization to site scheduled for week of June 22. • Sludge Belt Press Addition and New Reclaimed Water Tank. Pre-construction meeting with Florida Design Contractors, Inc. held on May 1. Notice-to-Proceed was issued by the City on May 11; mobilization to the site scheduled for June 18. Approval of the grant cost-sharing agreement with St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) will be an agenda item at the June City Council Meeting. Grant amount is $741,427.50. This is one of the wastewater-related projects performed with funds from the City’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan. NOTE: Beginning June 16, increased truck traffic will be present on West Central Boulevard (west of SR A1A) and Thurm Boulevard. This increased traffic is associated with the construction of the new reclaimed water tank at the WWTP. The contractor will be working four, 10-hour days per week (weather permitting) until project completion in early-2016. • Fiberglass Life Ring Cabinets. Fifteen safety cabinets were installed adjacent to all tanks at the WWTP. The cabinets include a life ring with 90 feet of rope for emergency purposes. Stormwater • West Central Boulevard Pipe Rehabilitation. The stormwater pipe was cleaned and TV monitored. Pre-construction meeting with IPR Southeast is scheduled for June 17; work should be completed by early-July. This is one of the stormwater-related projects performed with funds from the City’s SRF loan. • My Brevard Yard Seminar. Residents are invited to a My Brevard Yard Seminar located at the Cocoa Beach Public Library on June 23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Discussion will address proper fertilization techniques and other environmentally-safe methods to maintain a Florida yard. Details are shown on the attached announcement. • National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Annual Report. Staff submitted this Annual NPDES (stormwater) Report to the City Manager for review the week of June 8. The final report is due to FDEP by July 31, 2015. Infrastructure Maintenance (IM) • SR 528 Banana River Bridge Repairs. Beginning June 22, 2015, a contractor for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will initiate repairs to the SR 528 bridge over the Banana River. The work will last approximately 142 days and will take place during weekdays. Lane closures will occur during certain work tasks (see attachment). • North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. Project was advertised for public bids on February 20; one sealed bid was received on March 24. Staff and FDOT recommended that bid documents be revised (change in scope of work) and the Project re-bid. City’s consultant submitted revised bid documents for approval from FDOT; currently waiting on FDOT approval prior to re- advertisement. • Florida Power & Light (FPL) Utility Pole Replacements. Between March 2 and December 31, 2015, FPL will be replacing over 70 utility poles at the locations listed below. This is part of FPL’s infrastructure hardening program: o West Central Boulevard between North Atlantic Avenue and SR A1A; o Rosalind Avenue between Washington Avenue and Chandler Street; o Washington Avenue between Ridgewood Avenue and North Atlantic Avenue; o Ridgewood Avenue between East Central Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue; o East Central Boulevard between North Atlantic Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue; and o North Atlantic Avenue between George King Boulevard and East Central Boulevard. Maintenance of traffic (MOT) will be arranged by FPL; temporary road closures will be in effect. Pedestrians and vehicular traffic should avoid these areas during the construction activities. Meetings Attended/Scheduled • Contractors • City Manager • Finance Director • City Planner • City Engineer • HR Director • CCVFD Take Care of Your Yard the Florida-Friendly Way! Join us for: MY BREVARD YARD Fertilizer and Irrigation Workshop for the Protection of the Indian River Lagoon – Also Learn Requirements of the Fertilizer Ordinances in Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach Receive Discounts on Garden Supplies from Local Participating Suppliers! Classroom and ‘hands-on’ learning activities! Class held: 10:00 am - 11:30 pm Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Cocoa Beach Public Library 550 North Brevard Avenue Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Pre-registration is appreciated. There is a $5.00 charge for this seminar. There will also be a raffle to win five My Brevard Site Visits to area residents. Visit http://brevardyard.eventbrite.com/ to sign up or call (321) 633-1702 ext. 0 to register. University of Florida research shows that properly applying nitrogen and irrigation to your lawn makes your turf healthier and can help reduce stormwater pollution. The Foundation for the Gator Nation Programs and activities offered by the UF/IFAS Extension Service are available to all persons without regard to race, color, handicap, sex, religion, or national origin. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or an interpreter to participate in the proceeding should notify the University of Florida Brevard County Extension Service no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at 321-633-1702 or fax 321-633-1890. CORPORATE MEMBER SSPC: the society of protective coatings June 8, 2015 City of Cape Canaveral- Public Works Dept. C/o Natasha LaGrone n.lagrone@cityofcapecanaveral.org Re.: State Road 528 over Banana River Notification of Bridge Repairs To whom it may concern: Let this serve as notice that M&J Construction of Pinellas County, Inc. will commence construction activity on or about 22 June, 2015 at the bridge listed above. The work on the project will last approximately 142 days and will take place during the day Mondays through Fridays. Specific lane closures will vary as the work is engaged and completed. Please be sure to notify all necessary department contacts including local police and fire/rescue. Here is a contact list for any further questions: William Wilson (w.wilson@mjconstruction.net) Project Manager 352- 231- 5655 Jeff Rock ( jrock@mjconstruction.net ) Project Superintendent 727-946-7783 Regards, James Boutzoukas Vice President J M&J Construction Company of Pinellas County, Inc. 809 S. Safford Avenue, Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689 Phone 727.938.6478 Fax 727.934.4665 J & M Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct Update for Week Ending June 12, 2015 The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Cape Canaveral Precinct participated in Florida’s Click It or Ticket Campaign. The campaign ran from May 18th thru May 31st. During this time the Cape Canaveral Precinct issued 83 citations and 64 warnings. Of the citations issued, 36 were distributed for seat belt violations. Patrol Division Weekly Statistics June 4 thru June 10, 2015 Type Weekly Total Total Calls for Service 448 Case Reports Written 27 Case Reports Closed 25 Arrests Made 15 Felony Charges 4 Misdemeanor Charges 14 Traffic Citations Issued 20 Traffic Warnings Issued 21 Front Desk Weekly Statistics June 4 thru June 10, 2015 Type Weekly Total Phone Calls Answered 94 Walk-ups Assisted 37 Fingerprint Cards Completed 6 Notary Assistance for Citizens 2 Case Reports Processed 27 Citations/Warnings Processed 41 Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics June 4 thru June 10, 2015 Type Weekly Total Patrol Hours Completed 36 Special Detail & Meeting Hours 1 Training & Office Hours 10 Miles Driven 262 Calls Initiated 13 Total Volunteer Hours 47