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Weekly Update
Week Ending September 18, 2015
Cape Canaveral VISION Statement
Administrative Services
Community Development
Economic Development
Leisure Services
Public Works Services
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Canaveral Fire Rescue
CAPE CANAVERAL VISION STATEMENT
WE ENVISION: A bike-able and walk-able Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its residential
feel, characterized by low-rise buildings not more than 4 stories in height. This residential and business friendly atmosphere is one of a live-able, attractive, safe, secure and sustainable coastal community that
embraces the beach and riverside as the main amenities, and supports local culture and education.
WE ENVISION: A1A as a “complete street” with a native-landscaped and tree-lined median with traffic calming elements and dark-sky street lighting. “Complete street” amenities include bicycle
facilities, covered transit stops, and safe pedestrian crossings that invite pedestrians and bicyclists to access the beach, river, local neighborhoods and adjacent communities. Our improved “complete streets” will allow us to calmly travel to intimate waterfront destinations and a walk-able downtown core. Multi-
use paths lined with shade trees should be wide enough for bikes and pedestrians and lighted so anyone can walk or bicycle safely anywhere in town, day or night.
WE ENVISION: Welcoming community entrance features that create a sense of arrival and unique
community identity. The “downtown” will contain an architecturally rich and unique mix of uses, with
wide tree shaded sidewalks and umbrella covered café tables at restaurants and bistros where friends gather, interact, and enjoy drinks and dinner.
WE ENVISION: A community that; removes or transforms blighted and unfinished buildings into
attractive structures, offers city-wide green spaces, provides a pet-friendly park with ample shade, and actively recruits and supports businesses that enhance economic viability and serve our residents and
visitors.
WE ENVISION: Open shorelines and rivers accessible to the public including amenities that take advantage of the water, such as limited and quaint water-view establishments and intimate public
gathering and entertainment places that may include pavilions, gazebos, or a performance stage.
Administrative Services Update for Week Ending September 18, 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 City Council Candidate and Directors regarding various projects/issues/initiatives.
• Met with Mayor Pro Tem Hoog regarding various projects/issues/initiatives.
• Met with Council Member Bond regarding various projects/issues/initiatives.
• City Clerk’s Office provided assistance in finalization of 9/22/2015 City Council Agenda Packet; and provided assistance to select 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 and the City Manager’s Office. Highlights:
• 149 pages of documents scanned/verified.
• Continued preparation/review of records for future disposition.
• Council Meetings – continued preparing and distributed Agenda/Packet for Regular Meeting of
9/22/2015 at 5:30 p.m.
• Election: answered various Candidates’ questions; attended meeting with City Council Candidate
McMillin, City Manager and Department Directors.
• Bid #2015-03 – Lift Station No. 2 Gravity Sewer Improvements Project Phase I: attended Bid
Opening at Public Works Services WWTP Training Room, 2:30 p.m., 9/15/15.
• Met with City Manager regarding various items.
Financial Services Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the Public. Highlights:
• Met with the Public Works Services Director and Staff to discuss the guidelines and solicit input for implementation of Contact Management throughout the City.
• Met with the Building Official to discuss/schedule training for the newly assigned Building Department employees.
• Met with the Leisure Services Director to finalize funding issues pertaining to Capital Improvement purchases.
Human Resources/Risk Management Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities. Highlights:
• Received confirmation of payment processing in the amount of $8,928.00 from Everest National Insurance third party administrator FARA Insurance Services for damages incurred to Solar Light and Stop sign located on Ridgewood Avenue. This settlement represents the full cost of replacing
damaged property to include labor.
• Commenced negotiations with West Bend Mutual Insurance for full payment of damaged light
located at Library. Final payment will likely be delayed as driver was operating a rental vehicle at the time of the accident. HR will remain diligent in collecting full payment for damages.
• Investigated a report of minor damage to a sign located in the median of Ridgewood Ave and East
Central Blvd. Because driver failed to stop and there appears to be no witnesses, BCSO will review
video surveillance cameras located near the site in hopes of identifying the vehicle involved in the
accident.
• Completed intake and benefits processing for new employee.
• Successfully identified a qualified candidate for the Infrastructure Maintenance vacancy.
• Interviewed Utilities Mechanic candidates for vacancy in Wastewater Collections Divisions with
participation of PWS Director and Wastewater Systems Superintendent.
• Commenced negotiations with United Healthcare for renewal of Group Health Benefits. HR is
aggressively pursuing a two (2) year minimum contract in hopes of offsetting Federal group size guideline changes set to go into place December 2016. Said changes redefine the threshold between large and small group sizes from the current fifty (50) to one hundred (100). This change is expected
to negatively impact premium rates for the City.
• Received renewal rate quote from Mutual of Omaha, which includes a monthly Life premium
increase of $145.60 for all City employees, $0 increase for AD&D, $0 increase for Voluntary Life and a $0 increase for Long Term Disability and EAP services.
• Made application for Event Liability insurance coverage for Leisure Services FY 2016 Friday Fest
events.
Community Development Update for Week Ending September 18, 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 46 inspections, issued 22 permits and processed 77 BTR, fire
and alarm permit applications. 28 new building permits were issued.
• Responded to 11 emails, faxes and calls requesting permit information from realtors and home
inspectors.
• Processed 4 new contractors’ information packets (Contractor Lic., Liability Insurance and
W/C Insurance) allowing them to pull permits in Cape Canaveral. Also provided assistance in
completing building permit applications, as needed.
• Code Enforcement performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted with various
requests from the Public and provided office coverage throughout the week. Highlights:
o Issued two (2) notices of violation.
o Issued four (4) compliance letters.
o Received six (6) new requests for Code Enforcement.
o Conducted six (6) site inspections.
o Removed six (6) illegal signs from the right-of-way and/or telephone poles.
o Conducted one (1) tree inspection.
o Posted five (5) vehicles to be towed.
o Responded to five (5) lien information requests.
o Conducted four (4) Florida Power & Light street light inspections for possible turtle
lighting violations.
o Contacted one (1) construction company regarding the requirement to use a WastePro
dumpster.
o Continued input of building permits/inspections into the Springbrook building module
in preparation of the system coming online.
o Worked on preparation of outreach correspondence for mass mailing; continued work
on documentation for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
recertification, which is due October 1, 2015.
• Met with property owner on Central Avenue regarding additional landscaping as requested by
the Board of Adjustment as part of a recent Special Exception approval.
• Met with several citizens and candidates regarding election signage and how the recent
Supreme Court ruling impacted its regulation.
• Along with the City Manager and several other Staff, met with a Council Candidate to provide
background information on the City and priorities Staff are currently addressing.
• Met with A1A property owner regarding potential development opportunity.
• FEMA mail-out: 600 envelopes labeled/mailed.
• 582 pages of department records scanned/verified.
• Prepared four Planning & Zoning Board Agenda items for the October 7th Meeting to include:
o Interview P&Z Board Applicant;
o Amendment to Special Exception 2012-01, A1A Beach Rental, for reduction of the
setback for the display area from A1A right-of-way;
o Text amendment to permitted uses in the C-2 zoning category; and
o Inclusion of additional properties into the EOOD Overlay District.
Economic Development Update for Week Ending September 18, 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.
• Met independently with two local commercial property owners regarding development plans
for their respective properties, both of which are located in the Economic Opportunity Overlay District (EOOD). In both cases, the EOOD has been instrumental in creating additional value
and is providing an incentive to develop projects which are consistent with the City’s Vision
Plan.
• Met with City Manager, Public Works Services Director, Community Development Director,
Leisure Services Director and a Candidate for Council. Discussion focused on the “road to here”, current initiatives, and the Candidate’s experience/vision for the City.
• City Hall Status: o Architectural Firm, GLE has submitted revised plans based on City’s 100% review.
The revisions are being verified for completeness by appropriate departments and the
project will soon be put out to bid. o Met with various department directors/reviewers to review/verify
completeness/correctness of the plans. o Additional concepts for Public Art in plaza/piazza area are under consideration.
• Branding Status:
o At the September 22nd City Council meeting, Prismatic will present a full Branding Implementation Plan and “sizzle reel” video. Both items are currently available, as a
preview, on the City’s homepage at www.cityofcapecanaveral.org.
• Please see attached Press Release from EDC regarding Blue Origin’s coming presence to the
Space Coast.
• Please see attached residential real estate statistics for August 2015.
Summary Statistics
15-Aug 14-Aug % Chg 2015 YTD 2014 YTD % Chg
Absorption Rate 2.65 5.29 -49.91 3.76 5.53 -32.01
Average List Price $264,285 $230,415 14.7 $223,591 $212,087 5.42
Median List Price $232,000 $179,900 28.96 $169,900 $170,500 -0.35
Average Sale Price $191,347 $192,695 -0.7 $195,197 $176,681 10.48
Median Sale Price $155,000 $166,250 -6.77 $155,051 $155,000 0.03
Average CDOM 70 85 -17.65 82 85 -3.53
Median CDOM 42 35 20 44 46 -4.35
Leisure Services Update for Week Ending September 18, 2015
Staff performed day to day duties/responsibilities and assisted various telephone/walk-in requests from the
public.
Director Meetings
• City Manager
• City Manager, Economic Development Director, Community Development Director, Public Works
Services Director, City Council Candidate.
• Administrative/Financial Services Director
• Farmers Market Representative Athletic Leagues
Monday night kickball plans to start next week with six participating teams. Monday night advanced tennis will start a new league on September 21. Wednesday night kickball, tennis and racquetball were all
cancelled due to inclement weather. Thursday night intermediate tennis is just into the first couple weeks
of play and looks to be a very competitive season for all. Thursday night softball has a three way tie between teams Captain & Sea, Clear Pools and Melia’s Hair Hut.
Special Events Movie in the Park - Everyone is invited to Canaveral City Park this Friday, September 18th at 8 p.m. to
enjoy Mr. Peabody and Sherman. This PG rated movie will be shown on a giant 20-ft. screen. Concessions will be on sale benefiting Brevard County Sheriff’s Canaveral PAL program. For any parent who would
like more information about this film, please visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0864835/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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
Space Coast Kite Festival – Kites literally filled the sky during the City’s Inaugural Kite Festival at Cherie
Down Park. 150 kite kits were given to children within the first 45 minutes of the event and P.A.L.
Programs from Cape Canaveral, Satellite Beach and West Melbourne assisted children with assembly and decoration. The Central Florida Kite Club demonstrated some very unique kites and the ambiance was
escalated with acoustic music from General Eyes. Participants were already asking for next year’s date as
they left the event.
Public Works Services
Update for Week Ending September 18, 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
• Reclaimed Water Usage. August reclaimed water usage was as follows:
o Residents – 22.12 million gallons; o Cocoa Beach – 0.76 million gallons; o Port Canaveral – 0.13 million gallons; and
o Effluent to River – 11.08 million gallons. Rainfall for August - 5.95 inches.
• Lift Station Nos. 6 and 7 Improvements Project. Water line now in service in vicinity of new
hotel; majority of work completed on installation of remaining lift station components and new
sewer line in immediate vicinity of lift station. Sewer bypass operations now being performed.
Plumbing of the new lift station - looking north.
• Sludge Belt Press Addition and New Reclaimed Water Tank. Installation of underground piping
for new reclaimed water tank continues; electrical contractor continuing upgrades (underground conduit) for new belt press. This project includes two of the wastewater-related projects performed
with funds from the City’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan.
Installation of underground piping for new reclaimed water tank – looking north.
NOTE: Beginning June 18, increased truck traffic will be present on West Central Boulevard (west of SR A1A) and Thurm Boulevard. This increased traffic is associated with construction of the new
reclaimed water tank at the WWTP. Contractor will be working four, 10-hour days per week (weather permitting) until project completion in early 2016.
Infrastructure Maintenance (IM)
• SR 528 Banana River Bridge Repairs. On June 22, a contractor for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) initiated repairs to the SR 528 bridge over the Banana River. Work will last approximately 142 days and will take place during weekdays. Lane closures will occur during
certain work tasks.
• North Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. The City has received final approval from FDOT to award the contract to the low bidder for this Project – Gibbs & Register, Inc. of Winter Garden,
Florida. This will be an agenda item at the October City Council Meeting. Staff is also scheduling
a preliminary meeting with Gibbs & Register, Inc. to discuss initial project tasks.
• Street Inventory. Staff continues performing a street inventory to (1) document pavement conditions and (2) determine priority for future paving/road improvements. A final report is in preparation.
• Road/Parking Lot Striping Project. Bike lanes along East/West Central Boulevard are being
widened and better delineated during the weeks of September 14 and 21. Work will include removal of old thermoplastic lines and installation of new thermoplastic lane boundaries, and the installation of new signage and bike lane symbols. Restriping of parking stalls at Canaveral City Park and
delineation of parking lots along the pedway on Ridgewood Avenue with thermoplastic lines are also part of the Work. This Project is part of the City’s plan to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Miscellaneous
• 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.
• Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) Project. SCTPO is developing
a program entitled “Space Coast Pathways Project”. The main purpose of the program is to create an interactive mobility website for Brevard County. The website will be a comprehensive guide to Brevard’s trails, waterways and other bicycle/pedestrian facilities. Staff attended the introductory
partnership meeting on September 15 – the next meeting will be held on October 15. A flyer with additional information is attached.
Space CoastPathways Project
a Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization Interactive Guide
To create an interactive mobility
website for Brevard
VISION
Potential Partners:
• Individuals/Families
• Community Groups
• Recreation Groups
• Fitness Groups
• Visitors/Tourists
• Schools/Colleges
• Health Organizations
• Local Governments
• Media
Timeline:
• Partner Meetings August-September 2015
• Partner Workshop
October 15, 2015 8:30 to Noon Bill Posey Conference Center
2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera FL 32940
• Pathway Event Applications December 2015
• Interactive Guide RFP December 2015
• Pathway Kickoff Events February 2016
Information: Katrina Morrell
Multimodal Communications Specialist
321-690-6890
katrina.morrell@brevardcounty.us
http://spacecoasttpo.com/walk-bicycle/
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 Sep 18, 2015
1. CT-5 construction meeting.
2. Meetings with Allen Engineering and City Building Department.
3. In processing for 5 new Volunteers.
4. Operational level 40 hour Rope course.
5. 12 New, 31 follow up, and 2 new construction Inspections. 2 plan reviews and 5 public requests
for information.
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Cape Canaveral Precinct
Update for Week Ending September 18, 2015
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Patrol Division Weekly Statistics
September 10 thru September 16, 2015
Type Weekly Total
Case Reports Written 31
Case Reports Closed 26
Arrests Made 8
Front Desk
Weekly Statistics
September 10 thru September 16, 2015
Type Weekly Total
Phone Calls Answered 52
Walk-ups Assisted 26
Fingerprint Cards Completed 9
Notary Assistance for Citizens 3
Case Reports Processed 32
Citizen On Patrol Weekly Statistics September 10 thru September 16, 2015
Type Weekly Total
Patrol Hours Completed 29
Special Detail & Meeting Hours 0
Training & Office Hours 4
Miles Driven 246
Calls Initiated 33
Total Volunteer Hours 33