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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 State of the City Annual ReportState of the City Report 2017 THE BETWEEN ® ​Table of Contents  2 3 4 5 10 28 70 108 129 134 152 181 Mayor’s Message City Manager’s Message  Cape Canaveral Vision Statement City Clerk’s Office Community Development Community Engagement Culture & Leisure Services Economic Development Financial Services Human Resources & Risk Management Public Works Services Services Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Canaveral Fire Rescue 185 1  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Mayor’s Message  It’s been another eventful year in The Space Between​Ⓡ​!  The City has once again made great strides despite  challenges and setbacks, such as Hurricanes Matthew and  Irma. During these two storms and subsequent extreme  weather events, Staff performed beyond expectations,  acting quickly to keep our Community safe and well  informed. Staff’s can-do attitude is exemplified in the  numerous projects and goals that have been undertaken and  achieved throughout the year as the city manager and City  Council endeavor to uphold our Community Vision  Statement.  We ended the fiscal year with more than $4M in reserves  and with a Fiscal Year 2017 – 2018 budget of $34M, we’re off to a solid start as we head toward the  capital projects we have planned. We’ll see a lot of growth in the City this year, including the new CAPE  Center, the Multi-Generational Center and stormwater improvements that will aid in the efforts to help  clean the Indian River Lagoon.  As we work towards our Vision Statement, the City will also undergo enhancements via our Pedestrian  and Cycling Mobility Master Plan, streetscape completion and wayfinding signage. These undertakings  will be accompanied by controlled-growth development in the Economic Opportunity Overlay District,  affording us a means to generate new revenue. The combination of all of these improvements betters the  quality of life for our residents and allows us to strengthen the City’s economic resources.  In addition, we now host the Space Coast Art Festival, have beaches that meet the Americans with  Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, beautifully maintained green spaces and a highly rated  Water Reclamation Facility, and it’s easy to see why our area is viewed as a favorable location for  developers, visitors and residents alike.  I look forward to the future of our City’s growth and am excited to see what we’ll do together in the  coming year.  Sincerely,  R.E. Bob Hoog  Mayor  #TheSpaceBetween 2  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 City Manager’s Message  Staff is pleased to present the 2017 State of the City Annual Report, which outlines the  initiatives, achievements and visioning elements for each department. The objectives,  strategies and actions created by the City’s Leadership Team allow for successful  implementation of the City Council’s areas as established in the Envision Cape  Canaveral Report. As you read the report, you’ll see the many goals that were realized  over this time. We’ve made a lot of progress in the past year, and residents, Council  Members and Staff alike should all be proud of what our City has accomplished.   The Fiscal Year 2016 – 2017 Annual Budget of $34,540,466.00 was a responsible  spending plan that allowed us to provide residents and taxpayers with the same or  higher levels of service as in previous years. In addition, the budget ensured that City  Council and Staff had access to the resources needed to actualize programs, projects  and services that enhance the overall quality of life for our Community.   The improving economy coupled with increased property values and revenues is  encouraging as we move forward. By following sound fiscal policies and maintaining  responsible budget practices, the City will continue to become stronger financially and  prosper in the future.   I thank the City’s Leadership Team and entire Staff for their continued hard work,  professionalism and dedication. We look forward to a positive and successful 2018!  David L. Greene  City Manager  #TheSpaceBetween 3  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Cape Canaveral Vision Statement  We envision:​ A bikeable and walkable Cape Canaveral that retains and enhances its  welcoming residential feel characterized by low-rise buildings. This residential and  business-friendly atmosphere is a livable, attractive, safe, inclusive and sustainable  coastal Community that embraces the oceanside and riverside as the main amenities  and supports and promotes local tourism, culture, recreation, commerce, municipal civic  interests and education.  We envision:​ A City network of complete streets 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 walkable 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 as The Space Between​Ⓡ​. 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:​ An engaged and compassionate Community that removes or transforms  blighted and unfinished buildings into attractive structures, offers Citywide green  spaces, provides a pet-friendly park with ample shade, acts progressively but  deliberately and actively recruits and supports businesses that enhance economic  viability and serve our residents and visitors with goodwill.  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.   #TheSpaceBetween 4  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Department Overview  The City Clerk’s Office (CCO) is a department directed by the City clerk and supported by  the deputy City clerk. The CCO provides administrative service to City Council, the city  manager and all City departments, as well as the Community Redevelopment Agency  (CRA) Board, the Community and general public in a variety of ways. The department is  primarily responsible for:  ●Preparing agendas, agenda items, agenda packets, ordinances, resolutions, proclamations, minutes and so forth. ●Ensuring the codification of City ordinances. ●Serving as records management liaison to the State of Florida, overseeing the City’s records management system on Laserfiche and handling public records requests. ●Serving as the elections qualifying officer for the Mayor and City Council candidates. ●Providing notary public services. ●Distributing, tracking and receiving bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for qualifications (RFQs) and the taking of minutes for bid opening meetings. ●Planning, managing and making purchases via the legislative and CCO budgets. Staffing  There have not been any staffing changes over the past year.  The deputy City clerk attended the first of three yearly, week-long academies organized  by the Florida Association of City Clerks geared towards earning a Certified Municipal  Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Additionally, the  CCO supervised two volunteers interested in helping the City with records management.  Envision Cape Canaveral Effort  The department continues to work toward creating a sustainable Community via  implementation of Laserfiche, a Citywide records management system.  #TheSpaceBetween 6  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Operational Statistics for Fiscal Year 2016 – 2017  Legislative Services  ●Prepared the meeting room and recorded the proceedings (minutes) for 16 City Council meetings, including regular, special, workshop and strategic planning meetings. Agenda packets and minutes were produced for each. ●Processed 14 ordinances (10 codified), 30 resolutions (three codified) and 12 proclamations. ●Received and tracked the campaign treasurers’ reports for the five candidates who qualified for the municipal election in November 2017 for the two open City Council Member seats. ●Received 11 volunteer advisory board applications. ●Provided and reviewed orientation materials for and with 10 volunteer advisory board members who were appointed by City Council. ●Recruited, tracked membership and oversaw the management of 14 volunteer advisory board members who were re-appointed by City Council. City Records Management  ●Scanned and verified 11,631 pages of documents. ●Processed 2,500+ archived digital records and documents using optical character recognition for searching purposes. ●As of September 30, 2017, sent 357 boxes of records to be held at the City’s contracted off-site records storage facility. ●Destroyed 170 boxes (or 255.7 cubic feet) of records in accordance with State statutes and retention requirements. This included a coordinated large-scale disposition of older boxes of records at the off-site facility. ●Processed 29 substantive public records requests in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 119, Public Records. City Projects  ●Distributed, tracked and received one bid, RFP and RFQ. #TheSpaceBetween 7  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Volunteer Assistance  ●Volunteers contributed 50.83 hours by assisting with scanning and verifying records. Notary Services  ●Provided 185 notarizations in accordance with the City’s notary services policy. ●Generated $385.00 in revenue from notary services. (First notarizations are free.) Community Involvement Activities  Brevard Schools Foundation: Take Stock in Children Career Expo — February 4,  2017  The City clerk and deputy City clerk represented the City of Cape Canaveral with a table  in the government and public administration career cluster. This event was part of the  Take Stock in Children Program​, an initiative focusing on drop-out prevention, mentoring  and scholarship programs for middle and high school students.  Florida City Government Week — October 23 to 27, 2017  Each year, the CCO works with ​Cape  View Elementary School​ to coordinate  an entire week of events with each  City department, the Cape Canaveral  Precinct of the Brevard County  Sheriff’s Office, Canaveral Fire  Rescue and Cape Canaveral Public  Library. This year, more than 350  students learned about how  municipal government operates and serves its citizens. CCO Staff, with Mayor Pro Tem  Brendan McMillin and Staff from the Economic Development, Financial Services and  Community Engagement Departments, conducted a mock City Council meeting for the  third graders. Students were randomly selected to act as the City Council. They  discussed and voted on the issue of dogs on the beach.   #TheSpaceBetween 8  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Space Coast League of Cities  The CCO planned and attended the Space Coast League of Cities meeting at Radisson  Resort on Monday, April 10, 2017. The meeting was hosted by the City of Cape  Canaveral and Waste Pro.  Brevard County City Clerk’s Association  The CCO coordinated with the City of Cocoa Beach City Clerk’s Office to plan and host a  Brevard County City Clerks Association (BCCCA) meeting in April 2017. The City clerk  serves as treasurer for BCCCA.  Hurricanes Matthew and Irma  In the past fiscal year, the City felt the impact of two major hurricanes. The CCO  coordinated with other City departments and the City Manager’s Office to prepare and  process hurricane-related documents, secure City facilities and records ahead of the  storms, maintain lines of communication between Staff and provide information to the  general public. After each storm, the CCO Staff returned and secured City facilities and  records to normal, processed storm-related City Council meeting agenda items,  provided post-storm and clean-up information to the general public and completed  FEMA documentation.  New City Hall  The CCO worked closely with Staff from the Economic Development Department, the  City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services Department, the Community  Development Department, the City’s IT contractor and AV contractors in brainstorming  and organizing plans for office furniture, record storage and implementation of  recording and AV equipment for the dais in the new City Council chambers. We, along  with the rest of City Hall Staff, are excited about doing business in this brand new  facility.  #TheSpaceBetween 9  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Department Overview  The Community Development Department is comprised of four distinct divisions:  Planning, Building, Code Enforcement and the Community Redevelopment Agency  (CRA). Together these divisions play a vital role in the department’s mission to protect  and enhance the physical environment of the City and to provide for the highest  possible quality of life for its residents.  Planning Division  With respect to development projects in the City during the reporting period (October  2016 through September of 2017), the following is provided:  Oceanside Distillery  Site plan project approved in November 2016 and includes construction of a  7,000-square-foot building that will contain a microbrewery and an associated tasting  room and retail store. It is located at 240 Central Boulevard.    #TheSpaceBetween 11  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Atlantic Breeze Concept  The project consists of a single five-story structure containing 7,500 square feet of retail  space and 31 apartment units. Twenty-six apartment units are proposed on the top four  floors. In addition, there are five live/work units proposed that will have living facilities  on the second floor with direct access to the work portion of the unit on the first floor.        Springhill Suites  This project is for site plan approval of Phase I of the Cape Canaveral Radisson Resort  Master Site Plan for property located on W. Central Boulevard, north and west of the  Radisson Resort. The site plan includes two six-story structures on a 6.36-acre parcel.  The structures stand 65 feet in height and include a total of 301 rooms.    #TheSpaceBetween 12  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 8600 Astronaut Boulevard  This project included the level one approval for the renovation of the 63,000-square-foot  building located at 8600 Astronaut Boulevard. The renovation is a result of the property  owner securing a long-term lease with Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. for the  relocation of its corporate headquarters to Cape Canaveral.  RaceTrac  This project included a level one approval for the redevelopment of a RaceTrac  convenience store located at 8899 Astronaut Boulevard. The project includes the  construction of a 5,411-square-foot convenience store with eight fueling pumps (16  fueling stations). The property consists of 2.83 acres and is zoned C-1.  #TheSpaceBetween 13  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Sunbelt Development  The level one application is for the construction of a six-story, dual-branded Home2 and  Hampton Inn & Suites extended-stay hotel located at 9004 Astronaut Boulevard. The  project is located on a 6.9-acre parcel and includes a 151,500-square-foot building with  224 rooms.      #TheSpaceBetween 14  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Building Division  The Building Division includes two City functions, code enforcement along with building  and permitting.  The division is comprised of five full-time and three part-time employees. Building Staff  is primarily responsible for the review of plans and inspection of construction projects  to ensure compliance with Florida Building Codes. Code enforcement Staff is  responsible for maintaining a safe and desirable living and working environment  through enforcement of City codes. The division’s Staff also administers the City’s  Business Tax Receipt Program, which is required for anyone operating a business in the  City.  The Building Department extends a warm welcome to its newest employees: Code  Enforcement Officer Chris Robinson and part-time Code Enforcement Officer Robin  Reiland.  Building and Permitting    Projects completed or under construction are as follows.  Holiday Club Vacations, Building 3  This project is a five-story timeshare located at 9026 Tropic Beach Drive and consists of  a 77,418-square-foot building under construction. The project includes 42 units.  #TheSpaceBetween 15  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017       Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.  This renovation project is located at 8600 Astronaut Blvd. and consists of a  63,000-square-foot building located on 5.5 acres.  Oceanside Distillery  This development is located at 240 W. Central Boulevard and consists of a  7,000-square-foot building located on a .83-acre parcel.    Cumberland Farms  This development is located at 8000 Astronaut Boulevard and consists of a  4,928-square-foot building with a retail convenience store that includes 12 fueling  pumps under a detached canopy. The project is located on a 1.42-acre parcel.  #TheSpaceBetween 16  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Photo from Google Maps    Twistee Treat  This development is located at 8200 Astronaut Boulevard and consists of a  602-square-foot building located on 1.1-acre parcel.    Twistee Treats iconic ice cream building and a local (left).  Image from ​www.facebook.com/TTCapeCanaveral    #TheSpaceBetween 17  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Statistics for the period October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017    Fiscal Year 2016 – 2017  Permits issued 1,422  Permitting fees $273,393.00  Impact fees $25,978.00  Building inspections performed  2,609  Business Tax Receipts renewed  1,287  Business Tax Receipts renewed fees $67,909.16  Business Tax Receipts new applications 1,065  Business Tax Receipts new application fees $9,333.68    Improved Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) Building Code  Effectiveness Grade Received  The Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS​®​) assesses the building  codes in effect in a particular Community and how the Community enforces its building  codes. Special emphasis is placed on mitigation of losses from natural hazards. The  concept is simple: Cities with well-enforced, up-to-date codes should demonstrate  better loss experience and insurance rates can reflect that.  The prospect of lessening damage from catastrophic events and, ultimately, lowering  insurance costs is an incentive for Communities to enforce their building codes  rigorously. The anticipated upshot is safer buildings, less damage and lower insured  losses from catastrophes.  The BCEGS program gives each municipality a grade ranging from Class 1 (exemplary  commitment to building code enforcement) to Class 10. ISO develops advisory rating  credits that apply to ranges of BCEGS classifications (1 – 3, 4 – 7, 8 – 9 and 10). ISO  gives insurers BCEGS classifications, BCEGS advisory credits and related underwriting  information.  #TheSpaceBetween 18  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   The Building Division worked earnestly to achieve and maintain a Class 3 grading for  one- and two-family residential properties. This is improved from a previous grading of  Class 4.  Code Enforcement Division  Mock Code Enforcement Board Meeting  In support of Florida City Government Week, Staff from the Code Enforcement Division  hosted the Annual Cape View Elementary School Mock Code Enforcement Board  Hearing on October 23, 2017. The 6​th​ graders had a chance to sit in the seats of the  Code Enforcement Board and hear mock cases, ask questions, hold deliberations, and  make and vote on motions. Everyone had a great time learning more about their City.    Code Enforcement Officer Brian Palmer during the Mock Code Enforcement Board Hearing    Lien Payments  The City received the following Code Enforcement lien payments:  ●$5,000.00 — 226 Polk Avenue  #TheSpaceBetween 19  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Sea Turtle Nesting Season Lighting Violations  Staff continues to monitor for turtle lighting violations during sea turtle nesting season,  which is enforced in Cape Canaveral from May 1​st​ to October 31​st ​each year. Work was  done with several condominium associations for voluntary compliance with the  assistance of Brevard County Natural Resources. Code enforcement Staff dedicated  several evenings to conducting turtle lighting inspections in conjunction with County  Staff. The inspections, generated by four turtle disorientation reports, revealed lighting  violations at several condominiums. Staff worked to resolve these violations by  contacting the appropriate condominium associations and requesting voluntary  compliance. Compliance alternatives include turning lights out from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00  a.m., redirecting light, shielding lights and/or retrofitting structures with turtle-friendly  lighting fixtures and bulbs.   Weekend Code Enforcement  Staff continues to perform random weekend code enforcement to ensure that  compliance is not just expected five days a week, but on a consistent basis.  Specimen Tree Removal  Staff processed the following applications for removal of specimen trees:  ●110 and 112 Ocean Garden Lane — Council approved request with mitigation.  ●226 Polk Avenue — Council approved request with mitigation.  Statistics for the period of October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017     FY15 – 16 FY16 – 17  Notices of violation issued 70 60  Notices of compliance issued 45 35  Cases presented to the Code Enforcement Board 14 10  Properties posted as unfit for human occupancy 5 2  Illegal signs removed 305 507  #TheSpaceBetween 20  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Vehicles posted 30 50  Code enforcement violations resolved in field 92 102  Doors tagged with courtesy requests 58 76  Lien search requests processed 300 409  Citations issued for work without permit 4 2  Stop work orders posted 8 10  Follow-up site visits 265 240  Tree removal applications processed 38 50    Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)   With passage of Resolution No. 2012-16, the City Council adopted a Finding of  Necessity to establish the Cape Canaveral CRA and declared the City Council to be the  CRA Board. The CRA Board acted on the following notable items in FY16 – 17:  ●Approved Resolution No. CRA-05, adopting a budget for the CRA for FY17 – 18.  Highlights of the budget include:  ○Total Revenue of $1,158,731.00 ($388,697.00 County, $370,034.00 City  and $400,000.00 transferred from the general fund). The City and County  revenue represents a 59% increase from the previous year.  ○Capital outlay of $400,000.00  ○Debt service of $741,527.00  ○Operating costs of $11,239.00 During the reporting period, the CRA funded the following project within the City:  N. Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project  The project included construction of bio-swales, a pedway/sidewalk system and  installation of solar-powered lighting. In addition to CRA funding, moneys from Brevard  County and Florida Department of Transportation were used.    #TheSpaceBetween 21  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017         Ordinance Revisions  To maintain the City’s ability to protect its citizens and provide for the highest-level  quality of life, community development Staff periodically revises and updates certain  #TheSpaceBetween 22  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   City ordinances. The following notable ordinance revisions were completed during the  reporting period:   Ordinance No. 04-2017  This ordinance was adopted to establish dimensional standards for automobile parking  spaces. Prior to the ordinance, no minimum width or length was provided in the City  code and created an opportunity for unconventional parking spaces. The new  dimensions that became effective in April were 10 feet in width and 10 feet in length.  Ordinance No. 05-2017  This ordinance constituted an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan to address  35 non-conforming, residential condominium projects. The non-conformities were due  to the projects exceeding the maximum allowed density standards in the respective  zoning districts. The enabling provision is contained in ordinance and provides a vehicle  to determine that certain residential densities (>15 du/acre) are consistent with the  Comprehensive Plan without revising the current established maximum residential  density limits.  Ordinance No. 06-2017  This ordinance implements the new Comprehensive Plan policy contained in Ordinance  No. 05-2017 by amending the City’s low-density residential zoning definition through  creating a process to vest eligible residential projects.  Ordinance No. 08-2017  This ordinance continued the streamlining of the City’s development approval process  by revising the platting process, notably:  ●Lot line adjustment — The proposed ordinance creates a lot line adjustment  process (Sec. 98-67), whereby minor boundary adjustments between adjacent  parcels can be administratively approved without triggering platting  requirements. The section also establishes application requirements, a review  process and additional criteria that must be met prior to approval of a lot line  adjustment. A survey of the original and reconfigured lots prepared by a licensed  #TheSpaceBetween 23  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   land surveyor shall be required. In most cases, affected property owners will be  required to enter into a unity of title agreement with the City.   ●Approval criteria — The proposed ordinance adds six criteria that must be met in  order to approve a lot split or preliminary and final plat. The criteria are aimed at  ensuring the compatibility of the application with the surrounding neighborhood  and ensuring adequate public services are available.  ●Variance process — Currently, a variance request from the subdivision  regulations is first considered by the Planning & Zoning Board with final action  taken by the Board of Adjustment. As proposed, a variance will be considered by  the Planning & Zoning Board with final action taken by the City Council. An  aggrieved party shall have the right to file an action in a court of competent  jurisdiction.  Ordinance No. 09-2017  This ordinance allowed a six-foot fence to be located 15 feet or more from the public  right-of-way. Previously, a fence could not be 6 feet within 25 feet of the right of way.  This limited property owners to the installation of a four-foot high fence on the side yard  that fronted a City street. This situation resulted in a lack of privacy and security for  nonconforming corner lots.  Ordinance No. 10-2017  This ordinance revised the City’s Coastal Management Element of the Comprehensive  Plan to address new requirements established by the Florida Legislature to include  “development and redevelopment principles, strategies and engineering solutions that  reduce the flood risk in coastal areas which results from high-tide events, storm surge,  flash floods, stormwater runoff and related impacts of sea level rise.”  Ordinance No. 11-2017  This ordinance banned medical marijuana dispensing facilities from the City limits. This  was largely in reaction to the Florida Legislature’s preemption provisions regarding  dispensary facilities contained in the new law. Specifically, the bill provides that a  municipality may, by ordinance, ban medical marijuana treatment center dispensing  facilities from being located within its boundaries. However, if a municipality does not  ban dispensing facilities, it may not place specific limits either on the number of  #TheSpaceBetween 24  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   dispensing facilities that may be located in the municipality and, further, may not enact  ordinances for permitting or determining the location of dispensing facilities which are  more restrictive than its ordinances permitting or determining the locations for  pharmacies.  Ordinance No. 12-2017  This ordinance represented a conforming amendment to allow hotels and motels as a  permitted use in the M-1 district in the Economic Opportunity Overlay District (EOOD).  Prior to this, hotels proposed within the City’s EOOD were only allowed as a special  exception. Outside of the EOOD, they were permitted in the M-1 district.  Resolution No. 2016-27  This resolution waived permit fees related to Hurricane Matthew for any building permit  filed with the City related to repairing building or structural damage caused by the  storm. All such applications were required to be filed with the City’s Building Department  on or after October 10, 2016, but no later than December 9, 2016.  Resolution No. 2017-15  This resolution constituted a revision to Appendix B, the City’s Fee Schedule, to properly  assign development-related costs, to reasonably capture the cost of providing  department services and to provide relief to the general fund. Many fees associated  with Community Development Department services had not changed since the adoption  of the code in 1983. Since that time, costs had escalated in terms of personnel, fuel,  office supplies, records retention, permitting and equipment. In addition, Florida  Statutes and applicable zoning and building codes had increased the required level of  service that must be performed by law.  Resolution No. 2017-26  This resolution waived permit fees related to Hurricane Irma for any building permit filed  with the City related to repairing building or structural damage caused by the storm. All  such applications were required to be filed with the City’s Building Department on or  after September 11, 2017, but no later than November 14, 2017.    #TheSpaceBetween 25  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Ongoing Activities  Low-Impact Development and Mixed-Use Ordinance  In conjunction with the City Attorney’s Office, a draft ordinance to encourage the mixture  of complementary land uses on a single development site has been prepared. The  initiative, which will take the form of an overlay, is proposed to be applicable in the State  Road (SR) A1A EOOD. Proposed language also will encourage use of low-impact  development (LID) techniques. The intent of this code section is to:  ●Allow a mixture of complementary land uses that may include housing, retail,  offices, commercial services, light industrial, light manufacturing and high-tech  services, civic uses and public open spaces to create economic and social vitality  and support diversity of housing opportunities.  ●Encourage the use of LID techniques, such as permeable parking surfaces,  establishing minimum bicycle parking facilities, reduction of minimum vehicle  parking facilities for mixed-use projects and maintaining minimum open space in  front setbacks.  ●Develop mixed-use areas that are safe, comfortable and promote a multi-faceted  pedestrian-friendly and walkable environment to encourage the linking of trips.  ●Reinforce streets as public places for additional street level activity that  encourage pedestrian and bicycle travel.  ●Provide for efficient use of land and services by facilitating compact, high-density  development and minimizing the amount of land that is needed for surface  parking.  ●Provide roadway and pedestrian connections as well as land use transitions to  adjacent neighborhoods and commercial areas.  Permitted Use Table  Creation of a permitted use table for inclusion in Chapter 110 of the Code of  Ordinances. This table will create a much more user-friendly document to assist  customers with determining allowable land uses within the various zoning categories. It  will also allow the list of uses to be updated and expanded.   #TheSpaceBetween 26  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Polk Avenue Master Plan  Staff, in conjunction with Kimley-Horn, is preparing a master plan and streetscape for  the Polk Avenue corridor from N. Atlantic Avenue and SR A1A to Ridgewood Avenue.  The effort includes landscaping improvements, sidewalk and crosswalk design  drawings, hardscape treatments, traffic-calming techniques and street-lighting features.  Concepts of a possible future Polk Avenue redevelopment  #TheSpaceBetween 27  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Department Overview  The Community Engagement Department was established in June 2016 and is primarily  responsible for the implementation and evaluation of public programs, Community  meetings, public gatherings and more. Current Staff consists of one director, one  community engagement consultant and one shared executive assistant. The  community engagement director is currently also the public works services deputy  director, and many community engagement projects have benefited from having a  presence in both departments. Other regular responsibilities of the Community  Engagement Department are to disseminate up-to-date information via the City website  and social media platforms, perform routine website maintenance and improvements  and provide constant content sourcing throughout the City for various digital and social  media platforms. The department is a bridge between residents and their local  government and is dedicated to ensuring a high quality of life for an engaged  Community. In an effort to meet that goal, the following projects were continued,  developed or executed in 2017:  Health First 2017 Mayors’ Fitness Challenge  The Community Engagement and Culture & Leisure Services (CLS) Departments  recruited a team of 140 participants for the first ever 13-week Brevard County fitness  challenge. Other participating cities were:  ●Cocoa ●Indialantic ●Indian Harbor Beach ●Melbourne ●Palm Bay ●Rockledge ●Satellite Beach ●West Melbourne The participants tracked and reported their active minutes weekly for 13 weeks, at the  end of which the team with the most points and participants would be named Most Fit  City 2017. To accomplish this goal, a ​Ways to Get Active in Cape Canaveral​ webpage  was created so participants, residents and visitors had easy access to a list of bikeable  #TheSpaceBetween 29  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 and walkable areas in the City, exercise classes, run  clubs, fitness apps and a list of upcoming fitness  events throughout the County. Staff also coordinated  a trash pickup, sea oat planting and walk with Bob  Gabordi of “Florida Today” to help team members  earn active minutes. On Saturday, May 6, 2017, Cape  Canaveral was named Most Fit City 2017 for racking  up 556,599 active minutes!  The Honorable Mayor Hoog and Staff accepted the trophy for Most Fit City 2017 at the  Viera Hospital courtyard from Drew Rector, Health First chief strategy officer and plans  chief executive officer. Several members from Team Cape Canaveral were also present.  #TheSpaceBetween 30  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 For being named the Most Fit City 2017, Health First presented the City with a gumbo  limbo tree. On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, the Honorable Mayor Hoog, executives  from Health First and officials from Get Healthy Brevard, the University of Florida  Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and United Way gathered for a  tree-dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting in Manatee Sanctuary Park. Earlier in the  year, the City held a tree-naming competition on Facebook in which residents and  Community members suggested names for the gumbo limbo and voted on their  favorites. The winning name for our tree was Gumby McGumface.  #TheSpaceBetween 31  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Report a Concern  The Report a Concern (RAC) webpage form has helped the Community connect with the  City since the 2016 website redesign. The Community submitted an average of 20  concerns a month in 2017, ranging from questions about feral cat colonies to reports of  unpermitted sea grape cutting. The RAC form has been an easy way for the Community  to ask questions, get help and be the eyes and ears on the street in regards to  unpermitted activities. Many of the concerns are neighbor-versus-neighbor issues,  which lead to the director, consultant and other Staff attempting to mediate issues and  foster communication between Community members. Other examples of concerns  reported in 2017 include:  ●Solar light timing or malfunctioning ●Irresponsible dog owners ●Speeding on N. Atlantic Avenue ●Condemned buildings post Hurricane Irma ●Code enforcement ●Beach wrack ●Graffiti ●Reports of damage following hurricanes or severe weather events ●Sprinkler malfunctioning #TheSpaceBetween 32  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   The Space Between​Ⓡ  As a result of the 2009 Community visioning process, the City rebranded itself The Space  Between​Ⓡ ​in 2015. The Community Engagement Department has worked to make both the new  City vision and brand a way of life for residents, visitors and businesses. The City’s branding is  used in multiple marketing and outreach efforts, both online via the City’s website and social  media platforms and in the built environment. Staff from community engagement has advanced  the 2015 Branding Implementation Plan by expanding the brand usage, securing trademarks and  working with the Community to embrace The Space Between​Ⓡ​ lifestyle. By working through and  with multiple departments, Staff has been able to apply the brand in the following ways:  ●Silicon wristbands  ●Koozies  ●Photo booth backdrops  ●Park signs  ●City event signage, such as flyers, banners and promotional materials   ●Advertisements in Brevard County, “Florida Today” and Florida League of Cities  publications  ●Street pole banners  ●Dog waste bag holders  ●And coming in 2018: Bike racks!       #TheSpaceBetween 33  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Trademark Initiative  Staff began the trademark initiative in 2016 as a way to uphold the new City Brand and  Vision Statement. The City now owns the following:  ●PC-3588T - THE SPACE BETWEEN​Ⓡ ●PC-3589T - SUN + SEA​Ⓡ ●PC-3590T - HIGH HEELS + FLIP FLOPS​Ⓡ ●PC-3591T - WAVES + WONDER​Ⓡ ●PC-3593T - LIFTOFF + LANDING​Ⓡ ●PC-3594T - INSPIRATION + RELAXATION​Ⓡ ●PC-3595T - FAMILY + FRIENDS​Ⓡ ●PC-3596T - HIGH-TECH + HIGH TIDE​Ⓡ ●PC-3597T - SCIENCE + SANDCASTLES​Ⓡ Staff hopes to obtain Oceanside + Riverside​SM​ , the Sun, Space and Sea​SM​ City  seal/drawing, as well as the phrase Sun, Space & Sea​SM​ in 2018.  #TheSpaceBetween 34  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Bikeable and Walkable Cape Canaveral  The City is actively working towards becoming a more pedestrian-friendly Community  through streetscape projects, decorative crosswalks, Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT)  improvements, park improvements, future planning, grants and partnerships with  pedestrian- and mobility-safety advocacy organizations. The Community continues to  ask for improvements to the pedestrian and pedi-cycle infrastructure of the City at  events, meetings and on social media. The City worked on several projects in 2017 that  directly impacted the bikeability and walkability of our environment, and the director will  continue to spearhead pedestrian-related projects in 2018.   Pedestrian and Cycling Mobility Master Plan  Staff worked with Kimley-Horn to create the Pedestrian and Cycling Mobility Master  Plan as part of the $28,000.00 Department of Economic Opportunity Grant awarded to  the City of Cape Canaveral in 2016. Staff from Kimley-Horn spent the day biking, walking  and observing how residents and visitors travel by foot, bike, assistive mobility device  and car. Staff held a Community brainstorm event focused on pedestrian safety, created  a pedestrian wish list and had the attendees complete a pedestrian survey. The focus of  the Pedestrian and Cycling Mobility Master Plan ran east to west from N. Atlantic  Avenue to Ridgewood Avenue and north to south from Washington Avenue to Grant  Avenue. The final Pedestrian and Cycling Mobility Master Plan has become a modular  blueprint that can be applied to other sections of the City. The director created a  working map of City sidewalks using the mapping software Boondock Cities. The  Pedestrian and Cycling Mobility Master Plan is being used to make Cape Canaveral  more bikeable, walkable and pedestrian friendly.  #TheSpaceBetween 35  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   To view the map, please visit ​http://bit.ly/2mklkUD    Pedestrian Environment Improvements  Following the completion of the Pedestrian and Cycling Mobility Master Plan, the  director had four radar-activated, LED-flashing, 25-mph speed limit signs purchased for  installation as part of the ongoing N. Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project. Staff received  complaints throughout 2016 and 2017 about the speed at which people drove on N.  Atlantic Avenue, and this solution is meant to alert motorists to how fast they are going.  Studies show that this form of motorist education does help lower speeds to the posted  limit. The LED signs activate 24 hours a day when cars are driving by at a speed in  excess of 27 mph.  #TheSpaceBetween 36  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Another result of the Pedestrian and Cycling Mobility Master Plan was the installation of  pedestrian crossing traffic rebounders at the pedestrian crosswalk located on N.  Atlantic Avenue just north of Church Lane. Unfortunately, Hurricane Irma literally ripped  the rebounders out of the pavement in September 2017. As a temporary solution, Staff  installed rebounders on standalone streetscape signs in front of the pedestrian  crosswalk on both either side of N. Atlantic Avenue. Button-activated, rapid-flashing  beacon crosswalk signs were purchased for this crosswalk in 2017 and will be installed  in 2018.  Mobi-mat​Ⓡ​ Installation  The City of Cape Canaveral was issued a permit from the Florida Department of  Environmental Protection (FDEP) in March of 2017 to install Mobi-mat​Ⓡ​ RecPath​TM  non-slip, roll-up Beach Access Mat​TM​ pathways at Monroe, Polk and Buchanan Avenues.  The permitting process took most of 2016 to finalize, and the City was given a very  small window to lay down the mats due to sea turtle nesting season. Residents and  visitors have expressed thanks and appreciation for the beach mat installation and have  requested that more mats be installed at other beach crossovers in the City.  The Mobi-mats suffered minor damage in September 2017 due to Hurricane Irma and  subsequent extreme weather events. In October 2017, partial sections of the mats were  re-installed due to the loss of beach sand and changing beach landscape. The director  worked with Deschamps Mat Systems — the manufacturer of Mobi-mats — to order  replacement The Space Between branded panels, connectors and Mobi-mat sections.  #TheSpaceBetween 37  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   With the addition of Mobi-mats, the City has become an even more attractive  Community with inclusive and fully accessible beaches. Staff hopes that residents who  have been unable to access the beach will again be able to enjoy the natural shoreline,  watch launches from the beach or even build a sand castle with family and friends.        #TheSpaceBetween 38  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Sea Turtle Nesting Season  Sea turtle nesting season runs from March 1 to October 31 in the City of Cape Canaveral  and surrounding beach Communities. Staff uses the City website, park kiosks, social  media and Community events to spread the word about how the Community can help  increase the survival rate of our sea turtle hatchlings.  Turtle Tuesday  In July 2017, Staff received reports that sea turtle hatchlings on the City’s beaches were  not surviving because they were drawn towards beach-facing lights rather than the  moonlight over the ocean.   Staff used this as an opportunity to engage the Community via social media, particularly  Instagram and Facebook. Each Tuesday, Staff posted a sea turtle fact along with tips  about turtle-friendly lighting and behavior. The incredible response to this campaign  made Staff aware that residents were fiercely protective of the area’s endangered  wildlife.  In addition to relying on the Community to start conversations about the topic, Staff  worked with the CLS Department and Code Enforcement Division to spread the  message about turtle-friendly lighting. Community engagement has brainstormed ways  to better disseminate the message to Cape Canaveral residents and visitors during the  2018 nesting season, including leave-behinds at rental properties, decals on sliding  glass doors, updated signage at beach crossovers and a renewed social media  campaign.  #TheSpaceBetween 39  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 WFTV9 #SaveTheTurtles  In July of 2017, Staff worked with  WFTV 9 reporter Racquel Asa to  spotlight issues related to sea turtle  hatchlings in Cape Canaveral. Asa  learned of the matter via social  media, on which Staff used the  hashtag #SaveTheTurtles while  posting the results of disorientation  reports supplied by the Florida Fish  and Wildlife Conservation  Commission and Brevard County.  Racquel met Code Enforcement  Officer Chris Robinson at the  Jefferson Avenue beach to discuss  the importance of turning lights out  for turtles, to show viewers how to  recognize a turtle nest and to  showcase our natural beach.  #TheSpaceBetween 40  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Racquel streamed a Facebook Live broadcast and continued to talk about our sea turtle  mission on the 4:00 p.m. news broadcast later that day.  Sense of Place  The director has been exploring usage of the City’s brand along with feedback from the  Community to build a sense of place for residents and visitors. Three signage initiatives  were explored and installed in 2017 to help create a unique Community identity as The  Space Between​Ⓡ​.  Drug-Free Zone Sign Initiative  The director worked with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and the City  attorney to design a Drug-Free Community Sign to be installed at the entrances of Cape  Canaveral on State Road (SR) A1A, Ridgewood Avenue and N. Atlantic Avenue. This City  Council- and Community-supported idea aims to bring more awareness to drug  problems in the City. Since the signs do not need to be posted for Florida State Statute  893.13 to be effective, they are strictly a way to raise awareness and to remind  residents and visitors that prevention is key to controlling this issue. The signs were  made locally and installed at the four City entrances to greet incoming traffic. Additional  site-specific park and school signs have been designed and will be installed in 2018.  Surfer- and Peafowl-Crossing Signage  Staff designed surfer-crossing signs to be installed on Ridgewood and Washington  Avenues and peafowl-crossing signs for installation on N. Atlantic Avenue and Harbor  Drive. These signs continue the Community vision of creating a “sense of arrival and  unique Community identity.” The surfer-crossing signs were damaged during Hurricane  Irma, and replacements will be installed in 2018.  #TheSpaceBetween 41  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017       Solar Street Light Banners  To further the City brand and create a unique sense of place in The Space Between​Ⓡ​, the  director designed branded banners for the N. Atlantic Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue  streetscapes. The vibrant banners feature designs with sea turtles, rockets, planets,  stars, astronauts, palm trees, waves, sandcastles, beach umbrellas and flip-flops. Each  banner has a different The Space Between​Ⓡ​ trademark tagline and hashtag. Two  banners were damaged during Hurricane Irma.    #TheSpaceBetween 42  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Quality-of-Life Projects  It’s the job of the director to listen for Community quality-of-life ideas at brainstorm  meetings, City events and through daily interactions. These are the types of ideas that  bring smiles to faces, make walks in the park better, help families and residents enjoy  their days and so forth. In 2017, we saw the launch of several new ideas, as well as the  expansion of existing ones.  The Little Free Library Project  In May 2017, community engagement worked with Staff from the CLS and Public Works  Services (PWS) Departments to install the City’s first Little Free Library (LFL). The book  exchange box is located in Patriots Park, just north of the Community garden and was  literally an overnight success. The Honorable Mayor Bob Hoog and library  representatives attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was livestreamed via  Periscope.  #TheSpaceBetween 43  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017     The City’s second LFL was installed at the Polk Avenue beach crossover in August  2017. It has become an international ambassador of Cape Canaveral, as visitors from  around the world have taken to signing the LFL’s guestbook.  #TheSpaceBetween 44  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017     Local artist Shelby Kasowski painted the second Little Free Library  The motto of the Little Free Library program is "Take a book. Return a book." Staff has  received positive feedback about the LFLs via social media and in casual conversations  with residents. The LFLs are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and have  motion-activated LED lights for those looking for a late-night read. Anyone wishing to  donate books can simply leave them at the LFLs — children’s books are always in high  demand.  Each LFL was painted by a local artist who used the City’s The Space Between branding  as inspiration. The book exchanges are stewarded by Cape Canaveral residents, and the  combination of the artwork and stewards’ enthusiasm gives each LFL its own  personality.  The community engagement team hopes to install two more LFLs by spring of 2018.  One will be placed in Manatee Sanctuary Park, while the other will be located near (and  stewarded by) Cape View Elementary School.  #TheSpaceBetween 45  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   The Little Free Pantry Project  Motivated by the success and popularity of the Little Free Library program and a desire  to strengthen ties in the Community, Staff purchased three Little Free Pantries in  October 2017. The Little Free Pantry (LFP) is a grassroots, crowdsourced solution  program whose motto is “Neighbors helping neighbors.”   Staff is currently working with Cape View Elementary School to decorate two Little Free  Pantries, which will be stewarded by Cape View students, faculty and staff. It is the goal  of community engagement to have three LFPs installed by spring of 2018.  Community Garden  The City of Cape Canaveral Community Garden was established in September 2016 as a  partnership with Mayor Pro Tem Brendan McMillin and a grant from the National  Recreation and Parks Association. The project stemmed from ideas submitted by  members of the Community at various City events, in casual conversations with  residents and during Community brainstorm events. The Community garden was also a  talking point of Council Member Mike Brown and Mayor Bob Hoog. The implementation  of this project was a joint effort between the Community Engagement and PWS  Departments.    #TheSpaceBetween 46  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Season 1 (September 2016 to March 2017)   In September 2016, gardeners of all ages and experience levels were drawn from a  lottery they entered earlier in the year. The City provided supplies, plants, tools and  water (both in barrels and via a reclaimed water drip system) for the gardeners. ACE  Hardware and Sunseed Food Co-Op were both kind enough to donate seeds. All  gardeners pay a one-time $10.00 fee to participate in the garden. These fees go straight  back to the Community garden fund.   Season 2 (March 2017 to September 2017)   Gardeners of all ages and experience levels contacted Staff and were entered into a  lottery drawn in March 2017. Two Season 1 gardeners were asked to stay on as garden  masters to strengthen the sense of Community and help new gardeners.   In Season 2, Public Works Staff enlarged the growing area by adding 10 railing boxes  and creating small raised beds directly outside of the eastern side of the garden  fencing. Gardeners used this additional space as a common area in which they planted  a variety of vegetables, herbs and wildflowers. This was the first season in which  gardeners tracked their harvests. Below is a very modest estimate of the Season 2  harvest. (Some items — such as leafy greens — are not included.)    Season 2 Approximate Harvest Numbers  Tomatoes 854 Cucumbers 104  Okra 100 Brussels sprouts 89  Eggplants 68 Peppers 81  Jalapenos  51 Herbs 98 bunches    PWS also designed, built and installed the four LED flowers that are affixed to fence  posts. The flowers are on a timer so that they light up at night, adding a splash of color  and cheer that creates a sense of place along SR A1A.  #TheSpaceBetween 47  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017     Season 3 (November 2017 to present)  In November 2017, the garden underwent its first expansion as the result of the  combined efforts of community engagement and PWS. The garden was lengthened by  16 feet and PWS Staff removed the window railing boxes and added four large shaded  plots which were built from upcycled Hurricane Irma debris. The garden also has three  new water barrels, a custom-built storage bench, a storage shed and a larger compost  bin.  There are now a total of 13 plots in which gardeners are growing a variety of vegetables  and herbs relying solely on organic methods of fertilization and pest control. The beds  outside the eastern garden fence are now only used for wildflowers.   Season 3 also marked a change in the garden’s operating model. Rather than each  having their own plot to grow from, gardeners collaborated to determine what to plant.  Additionally, gardeners work as teams to care for the plots and will share the entire  harvest. Optional meetups are held every week so that gardeners can get to know one  another and reach out for gardening tips and advice.    #TheSpaceBetween 48  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Tech Talk and Computer ABCs  Tech Talk and Computer ABCs are a series of  modern technology-themed classes that were held  over the course of 2017 at the Cape Canaveral  Public Library and on site in several Community  homeowners association clubhouses. Since the  inception of the Tech Talk Program, Staff has seen  an increase in residents being able to access and  navigate the City website and connect using social  media and Nixle. There was an obvious drop in  class attendance over the course of 2017, so the  director will look for new ways to attract attendees  in 2018.  Community Brainstorm Events  Several Community brainstorm events were held in 2017 that included topics such as  sustainability, the City’s Pedestrian and Cycling Mobility Master Plan, bat houses, the  Multi-Generational Center, the Community garden and allowing on-leash dogs in public  areas. This forum was created to open a casual dialogue between City Staff and  residents to discuss Community desires for Cape Canaveral. The informal all-ages  meetings consist of creative conversations structured around the idea that nothing is  impossible. The short- and long-term goals submitted by residents at these meetings  are usually in line with the City’s Vision Statement. Some other ideas that have been  submitted at Community brainstorm meetings include a splash pad area in the City, a  sustainability-related projects webpage, a concert stage or shell, riverfront restaurants  and bars, and outside shopping district, skate park, more parks, bike lanes and off-leash  dog parks and beaches. Three brainstorm events were held in the Nancy Hanson  Recreation Complex with an average attendance of five residents. These meetings have  been a wonderful way to gain insight into the wants and needs of the Community and  explain City information and procedures to residents.  #TheSpaceBetween 49  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Bat Houses  Staff installed five three-chambered bat  houses from Nature’s Friend, a Deltona,  FL-based manufacturer. These bat  houses can hold upwards of 200 bats  each. Nature’s Friend is a certified  vendor through the ​Bat Conservation  International​ organization, whose  mission is to conserve the world’s bats  and their ecosystems to help ensure a  healthy planet. Nature’s Friend also  attached a site survey of optimum bat  house locations throughout the City,  including:  ●Manatee Sanctuary Park (2) ●Banana River Park (2) ●Center Street Park (1) ●Patriots Park (1) #TheSpaceBetween 50  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   The City installed bat houses in these locations as an insect-control experiment and to  provide area bats with safe places to roost and raise pups. Certain species of bats can  eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes per hour and have been a proven form of mosquito and  insect control in other areas of the world.   Before installation. Staff asked City event attendees to paint wooden bats to use as  decoration on the bat house signs. Each bat house is accompanied by a unique sign  that displays different bat facts and the bat art painted by residents. During the 2017  National Bat Week, Staff ran a contest on multiple social media platforms to bring  awareness to bats and the benefits they provide to our ecosystem. Daily clues regarding  the location of bat houses and signs were posted to social media. The first person to  direct message or tag the City’s social media accounts each day won a plush bat toy.       LIFE​TM​ Rescue Project and Drown Zero  In February of 2017, Staff entered into an agreement with the LIFE Rescue Project to  install LIFE Rescue stations on the City of Cape Canaveral’s public beaches. Due to the  number of lifeguard rescues, injury treatments and searches for missing persons in our  area, Staff is always exploring means of promoting water safety and preventative  education. The LIFE Rescue Project’s mission was to reduce drowning and teach  drowning prevention methods. The community engagement director worked with local  #TheSpaceBetween 51  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 artists to design station pole wraps allowing the project to foster a sense of place. The  project was ultimately brought to an end in September 2017 by Hurricane Irma.  Throughout 2017, the City worked with the LIFE Rescue Project to educate Cape View  Elementary School students during National Beach Safety Week, was named in a list  best beaches in America to lifeguard and was featured on the Lifeguard Times​TM  website and in the Melbourne Beachsider newspaper. Lifeguards performed four  personnel rescues, 5,610 preventative actions and located 35 missing persons. They  treated 490 for minor injuries and provided major medical care to seven patients. Staff  is exploring an independent project to reduce drowning and teach drowning prevention  methods.  Electric Vehicle and Chargers  In 2017, the City purchased its first fully electric vehicle  (EV), a white Ford Focus. The City is continuing to take  progressive steps to create a more sustainable  environment for the Community and future generations.  The City currently has four free EV chargers located at the  Cape Canaveral Public Library and Manatee Sanctuary Park,  and has plans to install stations at the new City Hall  building, Banana River Park and the Cultural Arts  #TheSpaceBetween 52  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Preservation Enrichment Center (CAPE) Center. The stations hold two universal  chargers and are easy to find using a free app called PlugShare. For more information  about the EV charger in Manatee Sanctuary Park, please visit  www.plugshare.com/location/117522    Screenshot from the PlugShare app    Hurricane Season  As a coastal Community bordered by water and historically affected by storm events,  it’s vital the community engagement department help the Community prepare for  extreme weather events on an annual basis. To accomplish this mission, the director  and consultant joined the Brevard County Public Information Network (PIN), which  #TheSpaceBetween 53  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   coordinates correct and timely information to all Brevard County Cities via unified  messaging. The director also attends Brevard County Emergency Management  Department monthly meetings and training sessions to help prepare for hurricane  season.    An example of the Brevard County PIN messaging    In the case of a storm event affecting Cape Canaveral, the director assumes the role of  incident commander in order to assess and coordinate a response with Brevard County,  BCSO and Canaveral Fire Rescue (CFR). During September and October 2017, the  Community was affected by Hurricane Irma, multiple tropical depressions and several  extreme rain events that caused property damage, beach erosion and flooding. The  #TheSpaceBetween 54  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   2017 storm season left a mess throughout the City, but due to preparation, messaging  and the resiliency of our Community, Cape Canaveral fared better than many Florida  Cities.  Instagram post from 10/1/17, the night of the extreme weather event and citywide flooding    Hurricane Irma  Staff used social media to disseminate information about Hurricane Irma to residents  and followers before, during and after the storm. Staff used the ​City News webpage​,  Nixle and social media platforms to broadcast, retweet and engage with residents, news  agencies and neighbors. From September 6, 2017 to September 18, 2017, Staff sent out  42 storm-related Nixle updates directly to residents’ cell phones via text message or  recorded message. The City also gained 324 new Nixle users between September 1,  2017 and September 14, 2017.  In the same timeframe, Staff sent out over 900 Hurricane Irma-related tweets and  retweets on Twitter and posted 45 messages via Instagram. Staff was answering  #TheSpaceBetween 55  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   questions on Twitter and Instagram around the clock during the storm event, making  sure residents had up-to-date information. Messages were related to:  ●Storm preparation, including where to find sandbags and shelters  ●Mandatory evacuation and State of Emergency proclamations   ●Regular storm updates via the National Weather Service   ●Cocoa Water information and boil alerts  ●United States National Guard water stations  ●Bridge openings  ●Power outages and Florida Power & Light (FPL) progress  ●Waste Pro and debris cleanup  ●Local store openings and closings  ●Hurricane Irma recovery assistance  ●Volunteer opportunities   Instagram post letting the Community know that WastePro was in town and removing debris    #TheSpaceBetween 56  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   One of the ‘calling all volunteers’ social media posts used to connect those in need with volunteers    Nixle  The City changed notification systems from Blackboard Connect to Nixle after Staff  researched the features and prices of both. The City has been reaching our Community  with emergency notifications like robocalls and emails since 2011. With Nixle, the City  can also send brief non-emergency notifications straight to text-enabled mobile phones  and smartphones. The messages sent out in 2017 were related to hurricane season,  Hurricane Irma, flooding and City events.  The director has been using all possible forms of communication to encourage  Community members to sign up, but there are still fewer than 500 total users. The  Community has been reluctant to sign up to both Nixle and the “Weekly Update,” in spite  of the fact that the community engagement department sees numerous social media  posts from residents asking for ways to stay informed.    #TheSpaceBetween 57  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Sykes Creek Bridge  The director was notified that the Sykes Creek Bridge on Sea Ray Drive in Merritt Island  was closed after post-Hurricane Irma inspections showed it suffered severe damage  during the storm. Unless shored up, the bridge — which contained the sole-functioning  water main for Cape Canaveral and the rest of the Barrier Island — was in imminent  danger of collapse. The indefinite loss of potable water raised serious issues regarding  the public health, safety and welfare of residents and local businesses.  Staff did everything in their power to immediately rectify the matter by reaching out to  U.S. elected representatives to request the Sykes Creek Bridge repair be funded under  the President’s Major Disaster Declaration (DR-4337). The bridge has been closed to  traffic since October 2017, and action to repair the bridge is proposed to begin in 2018.    #TheSpaceBetween 58  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Community Events  Staff uses City events, meetings and classes to start real, Community-related  conversations with attendees about the City’s goals and current initiatives. Casual  settings allow Staff to gain unbiased insight from residents about how they feel about  living in Cape Canaveral. The current surge of new residents is opening the door to a  large pool of excited volunteers with new perspectives and ideas. City events have been  a great place for Staff to engage with residents, especially with the photo booth.  Annual Sea Oats Planting  The City hosted its Annual Sea Oats Planting Project on Saturday, February 4, 2017. A  total of 82 volunteers attended and worked from south of Jetty Park to Johnson  Avenue. They planted 7,200 sea oats to help support the natural dune line on our  beaches. City Staff from the Community Engagement and Public Works Services  Departments put on the event and provided refreshments, wristbands and planting tools  for volunteers. After attendees were signed in, they were given a how-to demonstration  before heading out to the beach. Many of the volunteers were first-time sea oats  planters and had seen the information on the City’s website and social media platforms.        #TheSpaceBetween 59  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Arbor Day  In April 2017, Staff from multiple departments, the Honorable Mayor Hoog, Council  Member Mike Brown, his wife, Linda, and Rebekah McLain (then Community volunteer  and garden master) joined students from Cape View Elementary School to celebrate  Arbor Day in Manatee Sanctuary Park. Mayor Hoog delivered a proclamation about  Arbor Day and then students learned what an arborist does, presented the City with  Arbor Day artwork, received a lesson in propagation and participated in a scavenger  hunt. The winners of the scavenger hunt were given trophies to take home, and all of the  students went home with the trees they propagated.      Trash Bash and Founders’ Day  The director worked with Keep Brevard Beautiful (KBB) to coordinate the Annual Trash  Bash Community Beach Cleanup competition between Brevard County Cities. The  attendees — including City Council Member Betty Walsh — helped clean up the beach  and Community areas around Chandler Street. The event started at Cherie Down Park  and worked its way to Founders' Day, which was held in Manatee Sanctuary Park on the  same date.   #TheSpaceBetween 60  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   The director, along with Rebekah McLain entertained and educated the Community at  the City photo booth. Residents enjoyed a day of giving back and making new friends.      Pet-Friendly Initiatives  In 2017, the director explored more pet-friendly initiatives in line with the City Council,  advisory boards and the Community Vision Statement. The director applied to the  PetSafe​®​ Bark for Your Park™ Grant Program but was unsuccessful. However, the  Community has been very vocal about changing park rules in order to allow on-leash  animals and about the desire for an off-leash park in the City.  #TheSpaceBetween 61  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Concept of a possible future off-leash dog park located inside Xeriscape Park    National Night Out  In October 2017, the community engagement consultant joined BCSO for a fun night  that united law enforcement, first responders and the Community for food, laughs and  fun. BCSO deputies served up hot dogs, sodas and smiles while providing live music,  demonstrations of K9 units, bomb-detection robots and more. The U.S. Coast Guard and  the fire department also came out to have a great time with the Community. The windy  night made it tricky to play football, but couldn’t stop the sweet vocal harmonies of  Deputy Erik Botsford. Several Cities in Brevard County cancelled the event due to recent  extreme weather events, which lead BCSO Commander Linda Moros to invite law  enforcement officers and residents from other Cities to join Cape Canaveral. The  Community and City benefit from having such a great team and commander.   #TheSpaceBetween 62  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017     Click here to visit the City Instagram for more images    Event Support  Over the course of the year, the Community Engagement Department worked with CLS  and local organizations to promote, support and ensure a fun Community time for and  at a variety of events, including:   ●Cape View Elementary School Back-to-School Bash  ●Fido Field Day  ●Friday Fest  ●Light Up Cape Canaveral  ●Movie in the Park  ●Reindeer Run 5K  ●Second Annual Trunk-or-Treat & Monster Mash  #TheSpaceBetween 63  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Ongoing Projects  In 2017, the director worked with multiple departments on exciting new projects that  have taken years to plan and budget for. Some of the projects require extensive FDEP  permitting, Federal partnerships, grant requirements and progressive ideas. Many of the  current projects have extended over years and the director hopes to see them come to  completion in 2018.  Long Point Road Estuary Conservation Area and Park  Following Hurricane Matthew in 2016, the City utilized several Career Source Brevard  crews to clean up and remove roughly three acres of trees and foliage at the end of  Long Point Road. About 98% of the vegetation removed consisted of invasive Brazilian  pepper trees. The cleared trees were chipped into a 40-yard roll-off dumpster before  being removed from the work site. This piece of City-owned land at the end of Long  Point Road is part of a larger long-term and ongoing Army Corps of Engineers grant  project to create a natural conservation area that extends west to the Banana River.  Possible concepts for this conservation area could include an elevated boardwalk  extending all the way to the Banana River, a nature center, a passive parking lot and  bathroom, a future bike share station location, a two-story observation deck with views  of the Banana River Lagoon, information boards describing native plants and animals  living in the conservation area and access to the river edge. The City was contacted in  2017 by a contractor interested in using this area to mitigate a project within City limits.  Staff will be working in 2018 to create a conservation area with the St. Johns Water  Management District that can be utilized by the Community for generations to come.  #TheSpaceBetween 64  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017     Long Point Rd area post Brevard Career Source clean up    Southgate (Wagner) Park  In 2016, the owner of the Southgate Mobile Home Park, Bruce Wagner, donated a  triangle-shaped parcel located on the north end of N. Atlantic Avenue to the City for use  as a pocket park. In 2017, the director worked with City Civil Engineer Consultant John  Pekar to create a concept for the Southgate Pocket Park, including features and  estimated costs. Staff is working to create this passive green space with amenities  such as drinking fountains, benches, a Little Free Library, public artwork, shade  structures, a butterfly garden and custom bike racks in Fiscal Year 2018 – 2019. The  focus of the green space is Community, creativity and sustainability.  #TheSpaceBetween 65  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Concept for a future Wagner Park     Bike Share  The City’s bike-sharing project was initiated well before the Community Engagement  Department was even formed, and it looks like 2018 will be the year this idea comes to  fruition. After exploring various bike share organizations, the City has decided to  connect with Space Coast Florida on a Zagster Bike Share partnership between Cape  Canaveral and Cocoa Beach. Staff was unsuccessful in finding local businesses to  sponsor one or more stations in the City, which resulted in the City sponsoring a station  at Manatee Sanctuary Park. The director is working with multiple Brevard County  organizations to participate in the B4 (Bikes+Bus+Beach+Brevard) transportation  summit in January 2018. Look for Zagster bikes in 2018!  Outside the Norm  Staff from community engagement is always looking for new ways to reach the  Community, learn from the residents and increase the City’s presence within Brevard  County. Sometimes that involves meetings about partnerships with other municipalities  or working with the BCSO and CFR. Regardless of who we meet with and what we’re  doing, one thing remains a constant: There’s never a dull moment in Cape Canaveral!  #TheSpaceBetween 66  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   BCSO Operation Cash Me Outside  Now former Commander Alan Moros of BCSO invited the director to play an active role  in the March 2017 Cash Me Outside Operation. The goal of the operation was to serve  22 arrest warrants and three search warrants in the City of Cape Canaveral. Staff’s role  was to observe the briefing and to ride along as warrants were issued. The Cash Me  Outside Operation involved the Special Investigation Unit and the Canaveral Road Patrol.  These warrants were part of a much larger ongoing investigation related to drugs and  prostitution in high-crime areas. Staff was very impressed by the BCSO’s gathered  intelligence, precise movements and safety-first attitude.  Executive Leadership Institute (ELI)  The director was accepted into and began the 18-month Brevard County Executive  Leadership Institute (ELI) Program in March 2017. During this course, the director works  with peers, instructors and a mentor to become a better leader. This is the 12​th​ time the  ELI Program has been offered. The program consists of participants from various  Brevard County government agencies and municipalities.    Retreat exercises in Orlando, FL    #TheSpaceBetween 67  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Second-Safest City in Florida  The director was contacted by LendEDU, a free financial resource company, regarding  their report of the safest cities in Florida based on the combined risk of rape, murder,  assault, robbery, burglary, larceny and vehicle theft compared to the national average. In  this report, Cape Canaveral was ranked as one of the safest Cities in Florida! In fact,  Cape Canaveral has a crime index that makes it the second-safest City in Florida,  according to LendEDU! The full report and a more detailed breakdown of LendEDU’s  methodology can be found here: ​www.lendedu.com/blog/safest-cities-state/​.  Social Media  Staff has been diligently spreading the City of Cape Canaveral vision, lifestyle and The  Space Between brand on numerous social media platforms. Since May 2016, there has  been a significant increase of followers, likes, hearts, reposts and retweets.  Social Media Numbers  ●Facebook page likes have increased by 1,012 for a total of 4,687.  ●Twitter followers have increased by 660 bringing us to a total of 1,503.  ●Instagram followers have increased by 476 for a total of 1,008.  ●Periscope hearts have increased by 2,142 for a total of 38 live broadcasts.  ●MailChimp “Weekly Update” subscriptions have increased by 62, meaning there  are now 342 total subscribers!  Hashtags  A hashtag (#) is simply a way for people to search social media for a common topic that  allows them to gain information or begin a conversation. Staff has been using the  following hashtags to promote the City of Cape Canaveral’s brand and image:  ●#TheSpaceBetween  ●#CapeCanaveral  ●#MyCapeCan  ●#CapeLife  ●#StopAndEnjoy  ●#CloseToOrlando  #TheSpaceBetween 68  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   ●#CapeStrong (Hurricane Irma-related posts)  ●#OceansideDestination  ●#FloridaBeaches  ●#CommunityUnity  YouTube and Periscope  Staff has begun recording City Council meetings in a new initiative to increase meeting  attendance, improve resident knowledge base and ensure transparency. The meeting  videos are embedded on the City’s website via YouTube. Meeting videos on the website  have received an average of 43 views each. The meetings are also being livestreamed  using a free app called Periscope. Our average live audience is 42 viewers.                #TheSpaceBetween 69  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Department Overview  The Culture & Leisure Services Department has evolved exponentially since its first  inception as the Recreation Department in 1965. Its purpose is to improve quality of life  in the Community through exceptional recreational and cultural engagement programs  and facilities. The department maintains a system of nine parks that range from passive  to active recreation, organizes numerous Community-building cultural events, promotes  health through various athletic leagues, programs and exercise classes and serves as  the liaison for both the Brevard County Public Library System and the City’s Outdoor  Event and Entertainment Permit (OEEP) process.  2017 Events  Founders’ Day  The April 1, 2017 Founders’ Day Spring Festival at Manatee Sanctuary Park brought the  Community together to celebrate all things Cape Canaveral. The theme for this year’s event was  Community involvement. Staff presented certificates of recognition to volunteers that serve the  City on assorted advisory boards. In the Community showcase area, representatives from local  businesses and non-profits set up booths to sell products and promote their services. City Staff  hosted an outreach table with a photo booth to promote the City’s brand and discuss ideas for  the future with residents. A variety of local historical organizations set up outreach booths along  the boardwalk, and entertainment included an assortment of bounce houses, a touch-a-truck  exhibit, free face-painting and a kids’ craft workshop. This event has become a tradition for  many local families and helps establish a sense of place for the Community.  #TheSpaceBetween 71  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017         Mayor Hoog recognizing advisory board members    Dragon Boat Festival  On April​ ​8, 2017, Manatee Sanctuary Park hosted the annual GWN Space Coast Dragon  Boat Festival. This event welcomes both competitive and recreational teams and marks  #TheSpaceBetween 72  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 the kickoff for the dragon boat racing season. Many of the recreational teams are  non-profit organizations that participate as a way to raise awareness for a particular  cause. Some of this year’s participants included Dueling Dragons of Orlando — a team  comprised of law enforcement volunteers and members of an at-risk youth club — and  the Lighthouse Sun Dragons — a team crewed by rowers with varied levels of visual  impairment. This year’s event boasted 16 teams and included race distances of 200m,  500m and a competitive 2K race. There is no admission fee for the event, which helps  attract hundreds of spectators that line the boardwalk to get a great view of the races.  Photos from Florida Today  Annual Egg Hunt  The annual Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Canaveral City Park. Staff  hid more than 4,000 eggs throughout the park, which was separated into three areas for  different age groups. Special prize eggs were hidden, giving participating kids the  chance to win a toy or stuffed animal at the end of the hunt. Families enjoyed  refreshments, and the kids loved getting their photos taken with the bunny, played by a  youth volunteer from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Police Athletic League  (PAL). More than 200 children and their parents attended.  #TheSpaceBetween 73  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017       National Kids to Parks Day  On Saturday,​ ​May 20, 2017, children in Cape Canaveral took part in a national grassroots  movement to discover America’s parks through play, honoring the National Park Trust’s  6​th​ Annual Kids to Parks Day. The City took part in this initiative by partnering with the  Cape View Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization and hosted a children’s  kickball tournament at Canaveral City Park. With food, music and raffle prizes, the event  doubled as a fundraiser for a new playground at the school. After the main kickball  tournament, parents and kids played a family game. Later in the evening, the families  returned for an outdoor showing of “Star Wars: Rogue One” in the park’s outfield.      #TheSpaceBetween 74  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Backpack Jamboree  Local teenagers from the PAL Youth Director’s Council (YDC) Program and City  volunteers assisted in stuffing 264 backpacks which were given out during registration  at Cape View Elementary School. Special thanks to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post  10131 and the Auxiliary for their generous donation of the backpacks and $1,000.00 to  use towards school supplies. This is a true collaborative effort which directly benefits  Cape Canaveral families.      Fido Field Day  On August 26, 2017, the City hosted its first dog-friendly event at Manatee Sanctuary  Park to celebrate National Dog Day. The event was a huge success! Guests of all ages  flocked to Manatee Sanctuary Park for a morning of fun with their canine companions.  BCSO made a big presence at the event with their mobile adoption unit, Pet Posse group  and PAL YDC Program, who provided a delicious pancake breakfast. The Brevard  County Dog Training Club hosted an obedience demonstration and opened their  obstacle course to the public. The north end of the park was sectioned off to create a  contained off-leash catch-and-fetch zone with complimentary tennis balls. In addition,  Staff filled several kiddie pools so that pups had a place to cool off during the event. As  always, the community engagement photo booth was a huge hit, giving guests the  #TheSpaceBetween 75  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   chance to commemorate the day at the park with photos of themselves and their pets.  Everyone cheered for their pups at the two dog races, which were also the City’s first  Facebook Live event. To add to the overall success of the event, one dog was adopted  on site.        Movie in the Park  Movie in the Park started in March 2009 and contributes to the City’s vision of creating  public gathering and entertainment places. The program has also provided a source of  funding for the Cape Canaveral chapter of PAL, who have sold concessions during the  movies since 2011. The program is held in the spring and fall, taking advantage of the  best weather the region has to offer. From bringing families together to supporting local  #TheSpaceBetween 76  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   youth organizations, Cape Canaveral’s Movie in the Park event has become an  institution for the Community, and we are happy to continue this tradition.        Government Week  On Monday, October 17, 2017, 45 fourth graders from Cape View Elementary School  visited the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex for a short presentation on the  department’s role in the City. The students were then divided into three groups that  rotated through a circuit of high-energy physical activities. During this one-hour visit,  #TheSpaceBetween 77  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   each student learned how to play GaGa Ball, participated in a Zumba class and enjoyed  a quick round of dodgeball.      Friday Fest Family Street Party  With only two rainouts, this was a great year for the Friday Fest event series. Vendors  gather to sell everything from arts and crafts to clothing and food to the hundreds of  guests who regularly visit the event. Live music fills the streets, while the kids’ zone  adds to the family-friendly feel of the night. This event also allows local non-profits to  raise funds by vending adult beverages. Space Coast Little League, Cape Canaveral  Soccer Club, Cocoa Beach Optimist Club, Cocoa Beach Kiwanis Club and Cocoa Beach  Junior/Senior High School Booster Club have all benefited from this fundraising  opportunity. Friday Fest is in direct line with the City’s Vision Statement in that it  provides a public gathering and entertainment place in a bikeable and walkable  Community.  Street Eats on Taylor  Street Eats on Taylor Avenue is a food truck event for the Community that has been  going strong for almost three years. Now held quarterly, the event attracts residents and  guests with menu items ranging from chicken and waffles to international cuisine. Each  #TheSpaceBetween 78  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   event brings a new set of trucks with diverse offerings. Music and communal tables  contribute to the casual feel of the event and provide a unique Community-building  opportunity for residents and visitors alike.   Monster Mash and Trunk-or-Treat on Taylor  For more than 10 years, the Monster Mash has been​ ​a popular autumn event for Cape  Canaveral families. Kids of all ages look forward to the excitement and activities of this  annual Halloween dance party. For the second year in a row, the City invited local  residents, businesses and non-profit organizations to take part in a trunk-or-treat,  providing local children with a safe, supervised trick-or-treat experience and giving  members of the Community an opportunity to engage with one another. This year’s  event saw record attendance and included special-effects lighting, fog and fake snow.  Uniting the Community through volunteering time and handing out candy to the children  makes this a truly enjoyable event for everyone involved and helps create a sense of  place for our residents and guests.    #TheSpaceBetween 79  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017       Holiday in the City  Formerly known as Light Up  Cape Canaveral, the City’s  annual holiday celebration was  revamped this year to  maximize the audience  exposure for our young  performers. Xeriscape Park  was decorated with its  traditional holiday flair along  with the addition of more  lights, colorful orbs and an  illuminated gateway for guests  to enter through. For the first time, this event was held in conjunction with December’s  Friday Fest, which resulted in record-setting attendance. A second stage was placed in  the courtyard adjacent to the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex, allowing residents  and visitors to enjoy holiday performances by the Cape View Elementary School Chorus  and the Cocoa Beach High School String Ensemble. The Cape Canaveral Public Library  added to the event by hosting a children’s craft activity, and the City’s community  engagement Staff set up a holiday-themed photo booth.  #TheSpaceBetween 80  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017       22​nd​ Annual Reindeer Run  The 22​st​ Annual 5K Run/Walk took place on Saturday, December​ ​9, 2017. This year’s  event boasted 550 runners and walkers and raised over $13,000.00 for the BCSO PAL.  As in previous years, the Reindeer Run/Walk partnered with local race directors in the  Beach Run Series, which includes the Fall into Winter 5K and the Turkey Trot 5K. For the  third year, BCSO PAL organized the event with support from the City.    #TheSpaceBetween 81  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 OneBlood — Cape Canaveral Blood Drives  The Culture & Leisure Services (CLS) Department serves as the City’s liaison to the  OneBlood organization and coordinates regular Big Red Bus visits to the City of Cape  Canaveral. This year, OneBlood hosted five blood drives in the City. Overall, these visits  merited more than 70 individual donations with the capability to save more than 210  lives! The blood drives take place at the Cape Canaveral Public Library.  Programs  Sea Turtle Preservation Society Monthly Beach Cleanups  The Sea Turtle Preservation Society (STPS) and Keep Brevard Beautiful (KBB) adopted  the stretch of shoreline extending from Cherie Down Park to the jetty at Port Canaveral.  Going into its third year, this partnership continues to host beach clean-up events on the  first Saturday of every month from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Volunteers meet at Cherie  Down Park where STPS and KBB provide trash bags, safety supplies, bottled water and  educational materials relating to conservation and Florida ecology.  Summer Camp  For the seventh year in a row, Summer  Camp was offered at the Cape Canaveral  Youth Center for children ages five to 10. It  was held from May 30, 2017 to August 4,  2017 and saw more than 250 participants  over the 10-week span. The cost was  $45.00 per week for residents and $55.00  for non-residents. Camp was open from  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with childcare  available beforehand and afterward for an  additional fee.   Summer Camp’s mission is to offer its  participants a safe, inclusive and affordable cultural, educational and recreational  experience. It is designed to foster large group interaction with activities including  #TheSpaceBetween 82  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 games, sports, crafts, special entertainers, field trips and science experiments. The daily  schedule consisted of indoor and outdoor games and activities, sports, arts and crafts,  free time, lunch and snack.   The City provided weekly field trips and educational guest speakers for the campers.  Field trip expenses were included with the weekly price of Summer Camp, and  transportation was provided by a local shuttle service company. Each week, Staff  arranged for campers to enjoy a special outing or activity. These ranged from afternoon  ice cream parties and scavenger hunts to scooter tag using equipment purchased  through the National Recreation & Parks Association’s (NRPA) Out-of-School Time  Grant. Twice a week, campers ventured down to the Cape Canaveral Public Library to  take part in their summer reading program and engage in educational games and  activities with the youth services librarian. Each Friday, the Camper of the Week title was  awarded to the individual who demonstrated exceptional behavior and leadership skills  throughout the week. All the campers worked hard to earn this title.  Field trips included:  ●Coastal Elite Gymnastics ●Cobb Theatres Merritt Square 16 ●Florida’s Adventures in Paradise ●Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center ●Shore Lanes Bowling Center #TheSpaceBetween 83  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Special guests and educational visitors included:  ●Cocoa Beach Karate ●Cox Farms Pony Parties with Princess ●David and Judy Cox, Jolly Magicians and Funny Business ●Dr. Dan the Magic Man ●JiggleMan ●Magician John Anderson ●Mr. Science ●Pet rescues of Brevard ●University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ●Ventriloquist David Wade The 2017 Summer Camp program was very successful, with all 10 weeks filled to  capacity and many weeks selling out shortly after registration opened. Staff delivered a  positive camp experience and served as role models for the campers that attended.  Everyone is looking forward to next summer, when we will continue to expand and  improve the program for 2018. The City is proud to offer the most affordable, safe and  fun municipal summer program in Brevard County.  Activity and Fitness Classes  The City of Cape Canaveral offered numerous social activities, youth athletic programs  and fitness classes in 2017. These programs — led by Staff and independent  contractors — improve the quality of life for the Community by encouraging healthy  lifestyles and promoting positive social engagement.  2017 Adult Programs 2017 Children’s Programs  Aikido Cape Canaveral Soccer Club  Ballroom dance lessons Group tennis lessons  Beach yoga Kicks 4 Kids  Belly dancing Kids yoga  Brevard’s Premier Fitness Bootcamp Parents’ Night Out  #TheSpaceBetween 84  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Country line dancing Space Coast Little League  Duplicate bridge Youth Center indoor gardening project  Jazzercise and Jazzercise Lo Youth football skills classes  Karate   PiYo   Zumba     Yoga in the Garden  Contracted instructor Rebecca  Chapman hosted Yoga in the Garden  in November at the Community  garden at Patriots Park. Families  enjoyed a great morning of fresh air  and exercising in one of the most  tranquil places in the City.    Youth Tennis Group Lessons  This popular introductory tennis program was filled to capacity for its second run. Staff  introduced students ages five to 12 to the fundamentals of tennis to in a casual group  setting. The seasonal program gives local kids the opportunity to learn a new sport and  encourages the development of healthy lifestyle habits.  #TheSpaceBetween 85  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017       Disc Golf  Staff created Night Disc Golf with funding  support from the NPRA’s Out-of-School Time  Program Grant. The family-friendly outdoor  activity is now entering its second successful  year. An illuminated nine-hole course is set up  in Manatee Sanctuary Park once a month and  draws players of all ages and skill levels. This  fun Community event embodies the City’s  visioning by providing places for the public to  gather, interact and be engaged in healthy  lifestyle activities.    Athletic Leagues  Several days a week, the City’s recreation facilities are home to a host of co-ed athletic  leagues. Tennis and racquetball leagues engage players of all skill levels, from the  #TheSpaceBetween 86  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   highly competitive evening leagues to casual doubles groups. For the fourth year in a  row, two of the Space Coast Ladies’ Tennis teams called our courts home. Pickleball  continues to be a hit with part-time residents, and adult co-ed kickball and softball  leagues operate year-round at Canaveral City Park. This was the first year Staff  streamed softball and kickball championship games live on the City’s Periscope  channel. The first broadcast logged more than 600 viewers, and some of the team  sponsors have even streamed the games in their establishments so customers could  cheer the teams on.        Canaveral Police Athletic League  BCSO PAL offers a Youth Directors Program for the City’s youth. These young people make  unique and valuable contributions by volunteering their time and skills. Through their service,  they learn lessons that help them mature and develop into good citizens and leaders. BCSO PAL  #TheSpaceBetween 87  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   currently has one member serving on the Youth Conference Council, which is considered the  most prestigious board at the State level. The program continues to grow and has members  from Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach.  Memorial Tree and Bench Program   This year, a memorial bench was added to Manatee Sanctuary Park and two memorial  plaques were placed at the crossover at 8502 Ridgewood Avenue. This program is  supported by the City’s infrastructure maintenance Staff who ensure proper irrigation for  the trees and assist with creating the foundations to secure the benches. The program  creates a sense of place by allowing residents to memorialize loved ones while  beautifying public spaces.  Cultural Programs  15​th​ Annual Central Brevard Art Association (CBAA) Art Show  The Central Brevard Art Association (CBAA)​ ​held its 15th Annual Fine Art Show and Sale  February 10 to February 12, 2017 at the Cape Canaveral Public Library. This year’s show  featured more than 30 juried pieces of art and included a fundraising raffle to support  the CBAA’s Student Art Scholarship Fund.      #TheSpaceBetween 88  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   18​th​ Annual Cape Canaveral Student Art Show   The 2017 Student Art Show was one of the largest in City history, boasting a record 12  participating schools with over 200 pieces of art. Due to this expansion, the show was  held in the City Council chambers at the Cape Canaveral Public Library. In keeping with  the City’s vision for sustainability, the displays were constructed from repurposed  pallets donated by local businesses and contractors from some of the City’s projects.  Prizes were awarded for best in grade, best in show and the poster contest. Winners  from younger grade levels received art supply kits, while the older students won gift  cards. Awards were presented by the Honorable Mayor Bob Hoog on stage at Friday  Fest. Funding for this program came from donations collected at the beverage booth  during select Friday Fest events.   2017 Participating Schools:  ●Andrew Jackson Middle School  ●Cape View Elementary School  ●Enterprise Elementary School  ●Herbert Hoover Middle School  ●John F. Kennedy Middle School  ●Merritt Island High School  ●Rockledge High School  ●Roosevelt Elementary School  ●Space Coast Junior/Senior High School  ●Stevenson Elementary School  ●Tropical Elementary School   ●Viera High School  #TheSpaceBetween 89  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017         Student Art Show Poster Contest  As part of the Student Art Show, students from participating schools are given the  opportunity to submit a design for the event poster that advertises the show. While the  regular show submissions don’t have to adhere to a theme, entries for the poster design  contest have to reflect the City’s motto of Sun, Space and Sea. This year’s winning artist  was Haley Keller, a 7​th​ grader from Herbert Hoover Middle School. For creating the  winning design, Miss Keller received a $100.00 gift card and a framed copy of her poster  (most right poster design).   #TheSpaceBetween 90  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017       Mural Unveiling at the Cape Canaveral Library  The Friends of the Library commissioned a mural from world-famous local artist Rick  Piper for the children’s area of the library. Mr. Piper was chosen because of his  expertise in painting local nature scenes. The mural reflects some of our area’s most  precious natural resources and wildlife and takes viewers on a 360-degree journey from  the beach to the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The open house took place in  conjunction with the Student Art Show.  To view more images click here to visit the Brevard County Public Library Facebook  City Hall Call for Artwork  As part of the City’s burgeoning Public Arts Program, Staff initiated a campaign  encouraging local artists to become stakeholders in Cape Canaveral’s cultural  landscape by showcasing their talents in the City’s public spaces. In May 2017, the CLS  #TheSpaceBetween 91  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Department issued a call for artwork, inviting resident artists to loan or donate pieces of  art to be put on display in the new City Hall. Numerous local artists have responded to  the call, and the City continues to acquire new pieces for display.      Midge Conley-Davey "Cape Canaveral" Melissa Bass "Quirk Canaveral”    2017 Brevard Cultural Alliance Summit  In July 2017, the City’s Cultural Programs Manager attended the Second Annual Brevard  Cultural Alliance Summit held at the KSC Visitor Complex. Attendees were invited to  take part in three professional skill-building seminars that focused on audience  engagement, Community outreach and STEAM trends in arts education. The summit  attracted artists, musicians, writers, arts administrators and art educators from all over  Brevard County, as well as some from Orange and Marion Counties. Participants  networked and took part in discussions with Staff from the Brevard Cultural Alliance and  the national arts advocacy group, Americans for the Arts. Speakers at this conference  included Representative Thad Altman, KSC Visitor Complex Chief Operating Officer  Therrin Protze and Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) President and Founder  Paula Wallace. This local learning opportunity is just one example of the amazing  services that Brevard Cultural Alliance provides to the arts professionals in our  Community.  #TheSpaceBetween 92  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017     Photo from www.facebook.com/arts.brevard    2017 Economic Study Reveals How Cultural Tourism Fuels Brevard’s Economy   The local non-profit arts organization, Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA), has released the  findings of its “2017 Economic Contribution of Arts & Culture to the Space Coast”​ ​study.  With tourism being a substantial component of our local economy, it’s important to  know what appeals to our guests beyond warm weather and beautiful beaches. It’s no  secret that local arts and cultural institutions attract visitors by hosting events,  exhibitions and offering special programs. To measure the impact these organizations  have on our bottom line, the BCA conducts this study in conjunction with the Americans  for the Arts “Arts & Economic Prosperity” study. Their most recent findings reveal some  staggering numbers. According to the BCA, event-related spending by arts and cultural  audiences in Central Florida exceeds $200M dollars annually, not including admission  costs.  In Brevard County specifically, their study reports that residents spend an average of  $23.00 per person to attend a cultural event and attendees visiting from other areas  spent $51.00 per person. Once again, this does not include the money they spend to  enter the event. This is the money spent within the surrounding Community on lodging,  #TheSpaceBetween 93  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   transportation, souvenirs, meals and drinks. The direct, indirect and induced financial  impact that arts have on our County accounts for $128M in total sales, adds $71.3M to  our gross domestic product and supports more than 1,464 local jobs. These numbers  are too large to be ignored. This data paired with the myriad other positive impacts the  arts have to offer results in a self-sustaining catalyst for improving the local economy  and the quality of life for the Community. To read the full report or find out more about  what the BCA has to offer, visit​ www.artsbrevard.org​.      Beach Safety Poster Contest   Our Saviour Catholic School and CLS Staff had the pleasure of taking part in a contest  sponsored by local non-profit LIFE™ Rescue Project, which helped educate area children  on the importance of beach safety and proper rip current escape techniques.  Elementary students from Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach schools attended  presentations by retired Brevard County Ocean Rescue Chief Wyatt Werneth — known as  Wyatt the Waterman — and were asked to make posters illustrating what they learned.  The City’s cultural programs manager served as a judge for the contest, reviewing the  student submissions from grades one to four at Our Saviour Catholic School and also  helped present awards to winning students.  #TheSpaceBetween 94  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017       Brevard County Historical Commission  In February 2017, Cultural Programs Manager Molly Thomas was elected to serve as  vice chairperson of the Brevard County Historical Commission (BCHC). She has written  numerous articles for both of the commission’s local history publications, has assisted  with the acquisition of two State historical markers and has represented the BCHC at  several local events, including the re-dedication of Titusville’s Veterans Memorial  Fishing Pier. She was honored by this appointment and the opportunity to help the  commission achieve its 2017 goals of expanding the Oral History Project and acquiring  more State historical markers for sites in Brevard County.  Also, the City of Cape Canaveral was prominently featured in both of the 2017  publications circulated by the BCHC. The Spring/Summer volume of the “Indian River  Journal” featured the second article in a series highlighting Cape Canaveral’s  involvement in the American Revolutionary War, with the third installment appearing in  the Fall/Winter edition. These periodicals are free to the public and all publishing costs  are funded by the Brevard County Tourism Development Council. Digital copies of these  and previous BCHC publications can be found at  www.brevardfl.gov/HistoricalCommission​.  #TheSpaceBetween 95  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Space Coast Art Festival 2017  After 53 years and an abrupt venue change in 2016, the Space Coast Art Festival now  calls the City’s Manatee Sanctuary Park home. 2017 was the festival’s first year at the  park, which offered a picturesque setting for the two-day event that takes place during  Thanksgiving weekend. This is one of the most prestigious juried art shows in Florida,  and the City is very excited to be the host for the next five years.      City to Partner with VSA for Student Art Show  In an effort to increase the inclusivity of its annual Student Art Show, the City’s cultural  programs manager toured the​ Brevard Achievement Center (BAC)​ and met with a  representative of ​VSA Florida​, The State Organization on Arts and Disability. Now  entering its 19​th​ year, the Student Art Show can accommodate 15 schools, each of  which submits 40 pieces of art. While the City has always encouraged teachers to  submit artwork from students of all abilities, forging this partnership with the VSA will  ensure that at least 40 students who otherwise may not have had the opportunity to  participate will be able to take part in the 2018 show.  Rewriting Florida History  The City of Cape Canaveral and its port have long celebrated the role they played in the  last naval battle of the American Revolution. Cultural Programs Manager Molly Thomas  researched this event and recorded her findings in a three-article series for “The Indian  River Journal,” a local history publication. With the help of modern technology, she was  able to dig a little deeper into the story, uncovering records likely inaccessible to  #TheSpaceBetween 96  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   previous researchers. These included digitized images of handwritten ship logs, primary  sources penned by Commodore Barry himself, which gave day-by-day details of his  extraordinary journey out of Havana. Using the coordinates and times listed in Barry’s  records, she was able to map out his route from start to finish. After hours of reading,  mapping, calculating and re-calculating, the disappointing truth became abundantly  clear: The last naval battle of the American Revolution did not happen anywhere near  Cape Canaveral.   This is a prime example of how legends evolve into facts and how quickly these facts  can change with the introduction of newly available sources. It is the responsibility of  those in public history to ensure that consensus history does not prevail over the truth,  even when the truth is not in their favor. To help promote these findings, “Florida  Frontiers” published an article in “Florida Today” discussing the cultural programs  manager’s research and what it means in the scope of Florida history. If you would like  to learn more about this series or catch up on back issues of the “Indian River Journal”  visit:​ ​www.brevardfl.gov/HistoricalCommission/TheIndianRiverJournal​.  In addition to the newspaper article, Ms. Thomas sat for an interview with Dr. Ben  Brotmarkle, the executive director of the Florida Historical Society, to discuss this event  and Florida’s role in the American Revolution. Her interview aired on the “Florida  Frontiers” television series, produced by the Florida Historical Society. For more  information on the “Florida Frontiers” series or to view past episodes, visit:  www.myfloridahistory.org/frontiers​.  #TheSpaceBetween 97  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017       Staff Assists With Transfer of Irma Canoe for Conservation  In September 2017, the City’s  cultural programs manager and  staff historian assisted the  Florida Division of Historical  Resources and Bureau of  Archaeological Research (BAR)  in loading a historic dug-out  canoe for transport to  Tallahassee for conservation.  The Irma Canoe, as it has come  to be called, washed ashore  during the storm and went viral  #TheSpaceBetween 98  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   on social media after the hurricane. It is about 15 feet long, and initial reports indicate  that it is constructed of cypress. The BAR announced this week that the carbon-14  (C14) dating analysis suggest that the canoe dates back several hundred years, but  further testing is required to confirm these findings. Florida has a very rich boat-making  tradition that extends at least 7,000 years. While this canoe is not a prehistoric relic, it is  a significant piece of local history and exemplifies the long culture of canoe-making and  water transportation that was a necessary part of life for those living on Brevard  County’s barrier islands prior to the construction of the bridges we use today.  (Photo credit: Michael W. Hallberg)    Special Projects  Tennis Court Light Maintenance  Staff braved the chilly February temperatures to do some much-needed maintenance on  the tennis court lights at the Nancy Hanson Recreation Complex. Age, weather and the  corrosive beachside environment make such repairs a necessity to keep things in good  working order.  #TheSpaceBetween 99  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017       Canaveral City Park   After the completion of the exfiltration project, work continued at Canaveral City Park to  get the ballfields ready for games. Staff also completed some upgrades to the interior  of the Little League announcer’s booth in preparation for the program’s return to the  facility.      Manatee Sanctuary Park Fence Line  Thanks to a program administered by Career Source Brevard, the City was provided with  free Staff labor and tools to assist with hurricane cleanup and repairs. The perimeter  vegetation screening and fence line on the eastern side of the property at the park was  #TheSpaceBetween 100  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   replaced with a two-rail fence. Park neighbors have complimented the City on the  replacement, as it has visually opened the park to passersby and residents along Thurm  Boulevard. Cleanup of the southern property line where many trees had fallen was also  completed using this program.      Banana River Park Kayak Launch and Dock  An unprecedented high storm surge from Hurricane Matthew rendered the Banana River  Park dock inaccessible to the public in October 2016. Staff worked with the City  engineer and a dock builder to remedy the situation. It was decided an extension to the  existing dock was the best course of action to restore safe access. Restorative work to  the dock was completed and the launch ramp was addressed through the City’s  Shoreline Protection Grant in the spring of 2017.    #TheSpaceBetween 101  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Patriots Park Storm Damage Repaired  In January 2017, repairs commenced at Patriots Park to repair damage from Hurricane  Matthew and a Florida Power & Light (FPL) truck mishap that took place during storm  preparations. The park now has new wood perimeter fencing and a new chain-link gate  at the southern entrance.      Canaveral City Park Dugout   In February 2017, the finishing touches were completed on the Canaveral City Park  dugout project.     #TheSpaceBetween 102  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Manatee Sanctuary Park Playground  The City was chosen as the winner of a new playground set in the Great Play Giveaway  from Burke in a contest presented by “Parks & Rec Business” and “CampBusiness”  magazines. The new equipment — worth an estimated $27,000.00 — was installed at  Manatee Sanctuary Park over the summer. As part of the City’s commitment to  Community engagement, local children enrolled in the City’s Summer Camp program  chose the colors of the playground’s components. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took  place June 2, 2017. Honorable Mayor Hoog presided over the ceremony alongside  Council Members Brown and Randels. City Staff, members of the CLS Advisory Board  and residents also attended the event. Children from the City’s Summer Camp Program  had the privilege of being the first to enjoy the newly installed playground equipment.      #TheSpaceBetween 103  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Hurricane Irma Damage to City Parks  All City parks were affected by Hurricane Irma, from small vegetative damage to large  structural issues. Staff continues to work on clean-up and repair efforts, giving priority  to safety issues. At the drafting of this report, the only areas off limits were the  playground at Sandpiper Park located within Canaveral City Park and the shoreline at  Center Street Park, which was severely eroded. Staff is in the process of acquiring  quotes for the restoration of the shoreline at Center Street Park. The following pictures  were taken immediately after the City was safe to re-enter.  The shoreline restoration project  completed in June of 2017 at Banana  River and Manatee Sanctuary Parks  played a part in preventing severe  erosion. Without these enhancements,  the westernmost fence of the soccer  field might have caved into the river  from the winds and storm surge. A total  of $230,000.00 was spent on the project,  and $98,400.00 of those funds came  from grants. This project was worth  every penny as the parks were ready for  action shortly after the storm with only  minor erosion at the entrance of the  dock at Banana River Park.    #TheSpaceBetween 104  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017     Canaveral City Park dugout    Banana River Park kayak launch during high water period    #TheSpaceBetween 105  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Canaveral City Park Redevelopment  The City acquired a Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant from the State to  create a Citywide Mobility Master Plan and a Master Redevelopment Plan for Canaveral  City Park. The first step included a needs survey to identify deficiencies in the park,  underutilized amenities, barriers to mobility within the park and desired amenities for  redevelopment. A wide demographic from the Community was selected to participate in  the survey and the result yielded a master plan, which was unveiled at a public meeting  on February​ ​22, 2017. The master plan addresses mobility by connecting the park from  all directions and allows for pedways throughout. It addresses highly desired amenities  from the Community, such as a child and family splash pad, a skate park, gathering  areas for passive recreation, improved playground equipment that can also be used by  teens and a Multi-Generational Center for indoor recreation and events. The master plan  was well received by attendees, and there was excitement the future of the park.    Early concept of a future Canaveral City Park    #TheSpaceBetween 106  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Research at Manatee Sanctuary Park  Scientists from the United States Geological Service were on hand at Manatee  Sanctuary Park in March 2017 to research non-native fish species living inside the lake.  This is part of a two-year longitudinal study of non-native species living in the Indian  River Lagoon Watershed and the lake is of particular interest due to its proximity to the  lagoon. According to scientists, lakes like this one are common dumping grounds for  people’s aquariums, which can result in devastating consequences to an already fragile  ecosystem. The good news is that they  only found one non-native or invasive  species at the lake: blue tilapia. This fish  stems from Africa and is already very  prevalent in the lagoon. Although the  blue tilapia only eat algae, scientists are  further studying whether or not this  species’ excrement contributes to the  high nitrogen levels found in the lagoon.                  #TheSpaceBetween 107  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Department Overview  The Economic Development Department (EDD) consists of one director and one shared  executive assistant. The department was created in Fiscal Year 2014 – 2015 as a result  of a departmental restructuring to increase focus on the City’s future through economic  development. The EDD is located in City Hall.  The department’s primary functions include leveraging the City’s market position  relative to its assets (beach, port proximity, quality of life, heritage and so forth), acting  as City and Community liaison with developers, Community business owners, other  Cities, Port Canaveral, Brevard County, the Economic Development Commission (EDC)  of Florida’s Space Coast and others to attract positive, lasting and significant quality  economic development and redevelopment. The department supports the City’s  Development Review Committee, provides support to the Hurricane Preparedness Team  and Damage Assessment Team, provides Staff support to the Business and Economic  Development Board, processes motion and still photography production permits,  provides assistance as needed to Staff planning, zoning, building, code enforcement,  the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Business Tax Receipts Program  administration.  Visioning and Economic Development Accomplishments In 2009, Cape Canaveral engaged in a Community-based, citizen-driven process to  create a vision for the City’s future. Over 200 citizens participated in six public  workshops resulting in a Vision Statement promoting a vibrant Community that meets  the economic, recreational, social and retail needs of its citizens. A visioning report was  produced and listed recommendations to implement the visioning, which included  increased code enforcement, revisions to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and zoning  code to allow for mixed-use development and a town center, a proactive approach to  economic development and others.   The primary goal of Staff has been implementation of the Vision Statement. The  Economic Opportunity Overlay District (EOOD) is the primary attractor for new  commercial interests. It was created to address Community goals raised in the  visioning initiative. This tool leverages opportunities for economic development  #TheSpaceBetween 109  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 resulting from the City’s proximity to Port Canaveral by attracting services desired by  the citizens. Additionally, it facilitates mixed-use and town center-type development. The  EOOD includes increased design standards for architecturally significant buildings, a  mechanism for increased building heights, revised hotel requirements and increased  landscaping requirements. Staff is continually seeking improvements to the way we do  business which are related to the guiding principles of the Vision Statement, several of  which are included in this report.  We welcomed several new businesses, including:  ●Cumberland Farms ●Lowlife Bikes ●MSG Power Systems, Inc. ●New York Super Subs, LLC ●Ocean Gifts and Memories ●Southern Charm Café/Dreamboat Café, Inc. ●Southerly Engineering Services, LLC ●Sunward Tours, Inc. State Road (SR) A1A and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)  For many years, residents and businesses in Cape Canaveral have requested SR A1A  improvements. Over those years, City Councils, boards and Staff have been responsive  to Community needs in providing FDOT with input. However, more movement has  happened in the last five years than ever before.  FDOT generally uses a three-phase process for its roadway improvement projects, and  each requires its own dedicated funding:  1. Prepare a conceptual design —This creates a scope and helps identify project funding needs for Phases II and III. 2. Prepare an engineered design — This is informed by the conceptual design and signals that the project is shovel ready. 3. Construct the improvements — This stage takes place when funding is available. Projects can languish in any of these three stages for years. However, for the majority of  SR A1A in Cape Canaveral — from south of International Drive to George King Boulevard  — the project has gone from not being on the radar in 2011 through Phase I in 2012 –  #TheSpaceBetween 110  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 2013, according to the SR A1A Action Team. The project will enter Phase II in 2018, as  FDOT has funded the design phase of the SR A1A Project in addition to the previously  funded International Drive Intersection and Re-Alignment Project.  The City has seats on the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization’s (SCTPO)  Citizens Advisory Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee. City Council  passed back-to-back resolutions in 2014 and 2015, approving the City’s list of SR A1A  improvement priorities, calling attention to its desire for design work with the strongest  emphasis on public safety items, especially walkability — specifically additional  pedestrian crossings — and bikeability. As a result of this focus on walkability and  bikeability, FDOT is now proposing seven-foot wide buffered bike lanes on each side of  the roadway, rather than the standard four-foot wide bike lanes. Also to be included in  the design are new six-foot wide concrete sidewalks. FDOT will continue design work  with an access management plan to determine specific median opening locations and  will coordinate with the City to assure there is public input.  The design will remake SR A1A into a complete street roadway. Complete streets focus  on safety, reduced speeds, pedestrian and bicycle travel, transit accommodations and  beautification.   Underscoring our repeated public safety concerns in 2016, Smart Growth America — a  coalition of advocacy organizations that have a stake in how metropolitan expansion  affects the environment, quality of life and economic sustainability — published its  latest edition of “​Dangerous by Design.​” The report ranks Brevard County as the second  most dangerous metropolitan area in the nation for pedestrians. City of Cape Canaveral  Council Members and Staff will continue to lead the charge and support the  Community’s Vision Statement with safe bikeability and safe walkability being two of  our core priorities.   Speed Limit Reduction  In 2016, the speed limit on SR A1A from Barlow Lane to 1,000 feet north of Columbia  Drive/Church Lane was reduced from 45 mph to 40 mph. The remainder of SR A1A to  the northernmost City limit remains 45 mph. We continue to work to reduce the speed  limit on all of SRM A1A to 35 mph throughout the City.  #TheSpaceBetween 111  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   In 2017 the SCTPO Governing Board approved the urbanization design of SR A1A  improvements from Long Point Road to George King Boulevard. This $2M design is  based on the SR A1A Action Plan and will incorporate the City’s vision of bikeable,  tree-lined streets. It will include curb and gutter, managed turn movements and  landscaped medians, a wide bike path and sidewalks. The design work is scheduled for  FY18 – 19. Funding for construction will be determined at a later date.  Last year, the International Drive realignment project was funded and design work is  underway. Staff attended a multi-agency coordination meeting for this segment from  south of International Drive to north of Long Point Road. The proposed improvements  include the reconstruction of SR A1A to an urban, four-lane, divided typical section with  the installation of curb and gutter, an eight-foot sidewalk on the northbound side, a  six-foot sidewalk on the southbound side and a seven-foot buffered bicycle lane. The  proposed project also includes intersection improvements, median modifications,  drainage improvements, landscaping, utility coordination and relocation and transit  coordination. The design phase for this project is anticipated to be completed by August  2019. The construction of the proposed improvements is currently not funded.   Thurm Boulevard  Staff attended an FDOT meeting regarding evaluation of a lighted intersection at Thurm  Boulevard and SR A1A. The proposal is to realign the existing driveway on the east side  of SR A1A to create a plus-shaped intersection (+) with Thurm Boulevard and install a  traffic signal. A signal warrant analysis will need to be completed showing that the  existing and/or proposed level of demand meets signal warrant thresholds. See  conceptual alignment sketch below.  #TheSpaceBetween 112  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Concept for a possible future signal at Thurm Boulevard and SR A1A  Acting Building Official  The director performs the duties of building official, as needed.  Business and Economic Development Board  The board held one meeting this year in which members heard presentations and  discussed the following agenda items:   ●Interviews of two board candidates who were later appointed by City Council ●Presentations: ○Business and Economic Development Board duties ○Sunshine Law and Public Records Law ○Board member code of conduct #TheSpaceBetween 113  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 ○Review of economic development tools ■CRA ■EOOD ○Review of Ad Valorem Tax (AVT) Exemption Program ○Status update on development trends ○Undeveloped C1, C2 and M1 property north of Imperial Boulevard ○Status update on Cape Canaveral and Port Canaveral initiatives ■Connector roads ■Port Master Plan draft ○Status of pending State legislative actions Business Recruitment, Attraction and Expansion  Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.  The facility at 8600 Astronaut Boulevard is currently undergoing a major redevelopment  to support a new tenant, the corporate headquarters of Comprehensive Health Services,  Inc. (CHSi), a medical services and management company. CHSi was considering  staying in their current location in Reston, VA or, depending on the advantages offered,  possibly relocating corporate headquarters to this 63,000+ sq ft facility. The company  currently employs approximately 300 people in the City and plans to create 150 new  jobs over three years with an average annual wage of $66,000.00. CHSi also intends to  invest $4.5M in new capital expenditures. At full capacity, CHSi will have approximately  500 jobs in the City of Cape Canaveral.  CHSi sought certain AVT abatement incentives through the EDC, Brevard County and the  City’s AVT Program. These types of incentives are commonplace as county and local  governments vie for highly sought, job-generating companies that invest capital in the  local economy. Recognizing that CHSi represents economic diversity and that the  high-wage job climate will likely attract additional corporate investment in the City, the  Council approved an AVT abatement for 10 years. Occupancy is scheduled for April  2018. The tax abatement will commence the following tax year, and Staff will continue  to monitor the situation. We look forward to the completion of this beautiful building!  #TheSpaceBetween 114  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Hotels  Research indicates it is likely there will be another three to four 150-room hotels in the  City and Port area within the next few years. In 2017, there were several inquiries into  the hotel market. Some proposed hotels have progressed through one or more City  board approvals, while others have not. They include:  ●A 150-room hotel property redevelopment project in the southern section of N. Atlantic Avenue corridor. No current board approvals. ●A 125-room hotel property development in the northern section of the City, with a view looking into Port Canaveral. No current board approvals. ●Springhill Suites, a 150-room hotel located north of, and adjacent to the Radisson Resort. The developer anticipates the construction of a second 150-room hotel on the property west of Zachary’s Restaurant and north of the Radisson Resort. These two hotel developments will represent a $40M capital investment in the City’s CRA and will bring approximately 100 full-time jobs to the City. ●LBA Property Group — Home2 Suites and Hampton Inn & Suites, a dual-branded, 224-room combination hotel, located behind the Homewood Suites hotel. Exterior elevations were approved by the Community Appearance Board at its November 1, 2017 meeting. This same developer brought the new Homewood Suites to Cape Canaveral in 2015. This next hotel development will be located on the 6.9-acre parcel immediately behind the Homewood Suites and will represent a $40M capital investment in the City’s CRA. These developments will bring approximately 50 full-time jobs to the City. Potential Future Projects and Ongoing Development and Redevelopment Interest  Staff regularly guides or assists entities toward appropriate development or  redevelopment which contributes to the goals of the EOOD with a focus on  infrastructure, quality, uses, intensity, aesthetics, walkability, bikeability, pedestrian  friendliness, sustainability and so forth. Meetings included:  ●A potential mixed-use development on 2+ acres of undeveloped property along N. Atlantic Avenue. The project includes the discussion of a City easement dedicated to a pocket park with N. Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Phase II #TheSpaceBetween 115  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   amenities, including public art, a storyboard, shade structures, bike racks,  benches and the like.  ●A re-zoning of R1 (single-family) properties to R2 (multi-family) to prepare for  construction of townhouse units.  City Hall Project  This remarkable Mediterranean Revival design includes a two-story, 18,517-square-foot  building located on a 1.29-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Polk Avenue where it  intersects with SR A1A. Construction commenced in April 2016 and was originally  expected to be completed in April 2017. Construction is nearing completion as of the  writing of this report.    The Community Development Department facility at 110 Polk Avenue will be  demolished as part of the overall new City Hall project. The old City Hall facility will be  repurposed to expand Culture & Leisure Services activities, becoming the home of the  new Culture Arts Preservation and Enrichment (CAPE) Center. The space shuttle statue  on the front lawn is already a draw for tourists and will remain as part of the plaza area  supporting the new City Hall campus. As part of this project, a portion of the Polk  Avenue right-of-way was closed to accommodate the creation of a brick paver plaza  adjacent to SR A1A. This area will support the goal of a connected Community campus  of buildings as well as provide a public gathering place. Since the inception of City Hall,  sustainability has been the focus with such green amenities as:   ●Public transportation access.  #TheSpaceBetween 116  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 ●Bicycle storage. ●Water-efficient landscaping and reclaimed irrigation water. ●Minimum-energy performance appliances. ●Recycled content building materials, where achievable. ●Outdoor air delivery monitoring. ●Increased ventilation. ●Low-emitting adhesives, paints and carpet. ●Lighting systems controllability. ●LED lighting. ●Electric vehicle charging station. ●Lagoon-friendly site features, such as an underground vaulted stormwater collection system that prevents over 1.5 acres of site stormwater from discharging to the Indian River Lagoon. Additional features include:  ●Cast-stone architectural column treatments. ●Decorative banding, cornices and quatrefoils. ●Two large wall clocks (analog and tide). ●Porte cochere (passenger drop-off point). ●Concrete paver public plaza with mature palm trees, irrigation, landscaping, bench seating, flagpoles, bike racks and a compass rose inlay featuring the City seal. ●Detailed interior casework and crown molding. ●Access control and proximity card reader system. ●Closed-circuit TV coverage. ●A/V enhancements in Council chambers, including expandability and an A/V production booth. ●A/V in conference rooms and training room. ●Multiple Wi-Fi access points. ●Fiber optic and phone lines installed between new City Hall and the CAPE Center. ●An 800 MHz bidirectional amplification system has been installed in the new City Hall facility to ensure a strong radio signal for first responders. #TheSpaceBetween 117  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Select Timeline Photos Taken Throughout 2016 – 2017          #TheSpaceBetween 118  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Education and Training  In FY16 – 17, the director underwent the following education and training:  ●Equal employment opportunity awareness training ●Hurricane preparedness workshop ●2017 disaster preparedness symposium held at the City of Cocoa Civic Center ●Continuing education for Department of Business and Professional Regulation licenses, including building official, building inspector and plans examiner licenses Port Canaveral Engagement and City/Port Connector Roads  In late 2015, City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2015-21, supporting a  report submitted by the Staff-led, joint-task committee regarding future connector roads  between the port and City.  #TheSpaceBetween 119  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Also in late 2015, the Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) Commission unanimously  approved port Staff to engage with consulting services and officially authorized the  Staff-led, joint-task committee. The CPA opted to turn the project over to Bermello,  Ajamil & Partners, master planning consultants. The port officially kicked off the master  planning process in March 2016.  Since then, the mayor and economic development director have attended various  meetings with port leadership Staff and the port’s master planning consultants to review  the City/port connecter road initiative. Staff continues to stress the importance of future  uses of CPA property located in the City’s EOOD and the connector roads.  Staff attended the Port Master Plan public briefing. A brief summary:  ●While no specific information was provided about a connector road in the City of Cape Canaveral, port and City Staff maintain that it deserves ongoing consideration. ●The Cove area land uses should complement City of Cape Canaveral land uses. ●There is support for a port-based multi-company vehicle rental facility. ●More cruise terminals will be added. ●The CPA plans to cut into the channel to connect The Cove waterfront (photo below). ●The CPA will retain Jetty Park with plans to expand and create additional recreational uses at the east end of the south side of the port. ●Restaurant Row will remain intact. Public Outreach and Engagement  Economic Development Commision (EDC)  The City benefits from a close working relationship with the EDC. The director attends  various investor updates and board of directors’ meetings and is a voting member on  the EDC’s AVT Abatement Council. This Council makes recommendations to the  Brevard County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on the County’s tax abatement  program designed to encourage commercial growth in target sectors. The percentage  of taxes abated and length of the abatement term are qualified through performance  standard matrices, interviews and council deliberation. As with all abatement approvals,  #TheSpaceBetween 120  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   the companies must demonstrate performance to continue receiving the abatement.  The EDC’s role in CHSi was pivotal. The EDC also assists by funneling select  commercial development interest to the City.  Foreclosure/Code Enforcement Case  The director supported the City’s legal action and direction by attending and testifying at  several hearings at the Orlando Federal Courthouse regarding the City’s code  enforcement lien and subsequent foreclosure action on the property located at 7521  Magnolia Ave. In accordance with the following rulings:  ●The property owner is currently being given the opportunity to demonstrate  that he has the means to repair the building consistent with applicable  building code regulations.  ●Parties entered into court-ordered mediation. The economic development  director and building official met onsite with the property owner and his  contractor to review building code requirements.  ●The director attended a court-ordered mediation hearing. After eight hours of  mediation, the mediator declared an impasse. The case will return to the  owner’s bankruptcy case proceedings in February 2018 before continuing  with the City’s foreclosure case.  Government Affairs Committee Meeting  The director attended a meeting at the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce.  The special guest speaker was Senator Dorothy Hukill. Staff questions focused on  priorities for the upcoming legislative session.  Lift Station #3 Force Main Re-Routing  The economic development director and capital projects director held a teleconference  with the property owner of 8550 Astronaut Boulevard to negotiate and coordinate the  in-easement placement of our coming re-routing and upgrading of the Lift Station #3  force main. After a successful negotiation, the appropriate engineering firms were  introduced and will work together.    #TheSpaceBetween 121  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Ribbon-Cutting and Grand Opening Events  The economic development director,  Honorable Mayor Hoog, the  community engagement director and  other Staff members attended a  Community meet and greet and  ribbon-cutting event hosted by the  ANSA-McAL/Florida Beer Company.  ANSA-McAL, a large Caribbean  conglomerate, recently purchased the  Florida Beer Company to add to their  holdings. Company representatives  were on hand as they welcomed City  and port officials, Community leaders  and the public. We are very proud to  have ANSA-McAL in the City of Cape  Canaveral.  The director, along with Honorable Mayor Hoog, attended the Edible Arrangements  grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting event.  #TheSpaceBetween 122  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Senator Marco Rubio’s Staff  Staff, along with Mayor Pro Tem McMillin, met with Community leaders and two staffers  from Senator Marco Rubio’s office. At the Melbourne luncheon, one staffer spoke about  Rubio’s various initiatives and his commitment to seeking input directly from the leaders  of Florida’s Communities. One-on-one discussions included state grant funding  possibilities, the name legacy of Cape Canaveral and working toward matching  perception to reality as we redevelop SR A1A. Networking opportunities included a  beneficial discussion with Brevard County Commissioner Kristine Isnardi.  Speaking Engagements  ●Puerto del Rio men’s breakfast meeting on current City initiatives ●Local Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club luncheons at which several topics were addressed from how Cape Canaveral is getting fantastic results and initiatives to how the EOOD works ●Cocoa Beach Area Hotel and Lodging Association at which topics included economic development in Cape Canaveral, the status of current hotel development applications and a best-practices model realized from the City’s visioning through our implemented ordinances ●An introductory speech at the Florida Association of Business Tax Officials meeting held at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Canaveral Precinct Tourism Development Council (TDC)  Tax Reallocation Support  The director attended the BOCC meeting to support the TDC’s request to reallocate a  portion of the 5% bed tax to appropriate capital projects. The board approved the  change by supermajority vote. This change will make tourist-related capital projects —  such as our Multi-Generational Center and CAPE Center — eligible for funding by the  TDC.  #TheSpaceBetween 123  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Bike Share Program  In 2016, Staff began discussions with the Brevard County TDC regarding establishment  of a bike share program. The TDC had expressed interest in supporting start-up  expenses for the City of Cocoa Beach. A bike share is something the City of Cape  Canaveral has long been interested in. The economic development director and  community engagement director worked with representatives from Zagster to further  develop the program. Staff contacted several local businesses in 2017 to establish  sponsorships to expand the program and connect our beach areas with an ideal vision  of connecting Port Canaveral to the City of Cocoa Beach. Ultimately, the business  support did not come to fruition, and the City sponsored five bikes and a bike share  station at Manatee Sanctuary Park, which is scheduled to open in early 2018.  Cherie Down Park  Cherie Down Park is a 6.99-acre beachfront facility located on Ridgewood Avenue. It is  owned by the BOCC and Brevard Public Schools (BPS). The BOCC has a lease from BPS  to use the property as a park and beach access point until 2080. Amenities include a  bathroom, small pavilion, lifeguard shack, outdoor shower and boardwalk. Use  restrictions are in place and must remain in place regarding usage as a public park and  Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) staging and conservation area. Much of the facility is  dated, dilapidated and unusable.  In 2016 and 2017, Staff met on a number of occasions with BPS superintendent, BPS  board chairman and separately with the District 2 (D2) commissioner regarding the  City’s desire to own, operate and upgrade the park, ensuring that it would remain  available to Cape View Elementary School students and Staff, BPS and the general  public. Our goal was for the park to become a flagship beachfront facility for the City as  a family-centric attraction and destination for residents and tourists, further enhancing  Community-offered amenities with new revenue opportunities to offset upgrading,  operating and maintenance costs, including pavilion rentals and a concessionaire.  County Staff and the D2 commissioner had indicated a general desire and willingness to  see the park come under City ownership and control should BPS be willing to explore  the option of modifying their lease.  #TheSpaceBetween 124  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Understanding the advantages of City ownership, the BPS superintendent and BPS  chairman expressed an interest in exploring the idea of shifting the lease from Brevard  County to the City of Cape Canaveral. The superintendent was prepared to place the  item before the BPS board for consideration.   Staff then received notice that the D2 office would not support the transition should the  City institute a paid-parking program and sought to condition the approval on a  paid-parking restriction. Staff replied that we would need a revenue stream to advance  the concept of a flagship park and would not agree to condition the deal on any revenue  limitations.   Weeks later, Staff was contacted by the TDC with a new proposal for uniform paid  parking at all county-owned beachfront parks facilities. Staff was informed that the D2  commissioner was supportive of the parking concept and that Brevard County would  retain ownership of the park, with upgrades and maintenance funded by a future  enterprise fund which would be supported by a paid-parking program.  Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)  The City of Cape Canaveral’s CRA was approved by the BOCC in 2012 and covers  approximately 56% of the City. It has produced significant results in the form of  infrastructure projects without any additional costs to City taxpayers. In the last two  years, CRAs have been scrutinized and criticized by a minority of State and County  legislators as an unnecessarily forgone revenue stream with little oversight. Certain  CRAs have been investigated for impropriety. The City of Cape Canaveral’s CRA is not  the subject of an investigation and has consistently complied with regulations by filing  accurate and timely reports and audits. Staff consistently defends the City’s highly  productive and beneficial special district.  ●The economic development and community development directors met with several county commissioners to discuss the City of Cape Canaveral CRA in light of overtures to restructure all municipal redevelopment districts. Discussions were positive and Staff is optimistic about the City’s CRA. ●Staff continues to work with county Staff to define parameters for an upcoming interlocal agreement. #TheSpaceBetween 125  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   ●Staff assisted with the City’s website updates consistent with current and new  CRA standards.  Strategic Planning Initiative  The city manager and directors met collectively with a facilitator to participate in a  Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analyses and their  respective roles in conducting an organizational analysis. The facilitator then met  individually with each City Council Member to review the basics of the strategic planning  process and engage in a discussion of what he or she views as the most important  goals for the City in the coming fiscal year. Lastly, the City Council and Staff attended a  publicly noticed strategic planning retreat workshop at the Radisson Resort. Clear,  specific capital projects and goals were defined, to include the Multi-Generational  Center and the CAPE Center as priorities for 2018:  CAPE Center  Established as a funded capital project as a result of the 2017 strategic planning retreat,  the Culture Arts Preservation and Enrichment (CAPE) Center will be a repurposing of the  old City Hall building as an accredited institution of cultural enrichment with a focus on  public engagement in all aspects of the arts, as well as the promotion and preservation  of Cape Canaveral history. Early potential sketches are shown below. Supporting culture  and education is one of the tenets outlined by the residents in the City’s Vision  Statement.  The initiative began in May 2016 with a visit to the Air Force Space and Missile History  Center, located adjacent to the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station property. The director  spoke with representatives regarding the possibility of establishing a version of the  history center with a SR A1A presence in the City. After meeting with City Staff, it was  decided to explore the establishment of a City-owned, City-staffed heritage center to  showcase our diverse history at the old City Hall building.   Once the new City Hall building is complete, the City wants to ensure the old City Hall  facility serves the needs of our residents and visitors. The facility will additionally  transform our City Hall civic plaza and become an engaging landmark worthy of our rich  past. Ideas include rotating local history exhibits (from Native American history to  current space exploration endeavors), art exhibitions, youth history fairs, lectures,  #TheSpaceBetween 126  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 presentations, networking functions, artist workshops and other culturally engaging  activities.  Staff began preliminary work on interior and exterior redesign of the building to support  the vision of bringing life to a new City of Cape Canaveral arts and cultural heritage  center. Design work was considered in the preparation of the FY17 – 18 budget.  Concept of a future CAPE Center  Multi-Generational Center at Canaveral City Park  Also established as a funded capital project as a result of the 2017 strategic planning  retreat, the Cape Canaveral Multi-Generational Center will be located at Canaveral City  Park. The facility will feature an indoor basketball and volleyball court, fitness area, a  youth and teen area, a banquet and gathering area and an indoor walking path. The  facility will be utilized by all demographics and will serve as the host site for the City’s  youth center, summer camp program, Police Athletic League (PAL) program and youth  #TheSpaceBetween 127  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 basketball program. It will be the only indoor fitness facility open to the general public. A  grant-funded preliminary master plan was created in FY16 – 17.  Concept of a future Canaveral City Park including the Multi-Generational Center, splash pad, skate  park, playground, ropes course and little league field.  Potential Design and Construction Grant Funding  Staff met with TDC Executive Director Eric Garvey to discuss:  CAPE Center  The TDC director indicates there will be Staff support of partial funding of the design  and the construction up to a maximum of 50%.  Multi-Generational Center  The TDC director indicates there will be Staff support of a portion of the project to be  used for a conference and meeting space.  Staff met with the city manager and culture and leisure services director regarding  engaging a design firm for the Multi-Generational Center Capital Project. Staff created  and reviewed a new design firm request for proposal for the upcoming capital projects.  #TheSpaceBetween 128  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Department Overview  The Financial Services Department is responsible for the management and support of  all aspects of City business. The department provides accurate and timely information  regarding the City's financial affairs and has continually increased its focus on analysis  and efficiency. Current leadership has focused specifically on what drives the City’s  success and ensures the elements are in place to meet and exceed our objectives.  Transparency and thoroughness in all we do are paramount in performing at a superior  level. This focus and persistence will help ensure residents are receiving the most return  from their investment in their City. To achieve this, financial services provides the  following dedicated services:  Collection of Revenue  Revenue is collected from a variety of sources including user charges, ad valorem tax  (AVT), utility service taxes, franchise fees, State-shared revenues and communication  service tax. Other revenue sources of note include local option gas taxes, leisure  services revenues and interest earnings. This pursuit of revenue streams has been  examined to insure it enables the City to grow without overburdening the residents. This  was clearly evidenced by the City’s Fiscal Year 2017 AVT rate, which was the third  lowest in Brevard County at 3.5432 mills.  Purchasing  Purchase orders are managed for acquisition of equipment, supplies and services  needed for the City to accomplish its mission. This entails reviewing, approving or  holding purchase orders for accuracy, proper account assignment and compliance with  purchasing procedures. As a member of the Brevard County Cooperative, the City  continues to take full advantage of contracts that will help ensure it is getting the best  price for materials, allowing more funds to be available in the City’s overall budget.  Moving forward, the City has revamped its purchasing policy — which is pending  approval — to better align with present-day financial sustainability.  #TheSpaceBetween 130  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Owner-Direct Purchase  Execution of the Owner-Direct Purchase Program has allowed significant tax savings in  material purchases. This method of purchasing allows the City to directly purchase  materials for major projects and realize all tax savings associated with this material.  Consequently, it reduces costs to the overall contract value. Specific tax savings have  resulted in over $76,067.00 for construction of the new City Hall.  Distribution of Funds  Payments are made to vendors for services or materials received. City vendors are  much better served due to checks being issued the 1​st​ and 15​th​ of each month.  Additionally, this allows the City to manage cash flow more efficiently. Employee payroll  checks and related benefits are paid on a bi-weekly basis. Financial services banking  practices and constant analysis of service charges and fees ensure the City is getting  the most for its banking needs. The Positive Pay program has all but eliminated the  threat of fraud or overdrafts and helps guarantee timely payment.  Accounting and Financial Services  Detailed accounting is achieved by recording financial transactions in Springbrook, the  City’s financial system. Each of the City’s general ledger accounts is unique and  individually budgeted, and performance against these budgets is monitored. The  Accounting and Financial Services Department remains strong and is driven by a Staff  consisting of the administrative/financial services director, deputy finance director,  accountant, accounting technician and procurement specialist. This composition allows  for completion of an increased workload, greater control of the City’s fixed asset  inventory and increased returns in the accounts receivable arena. To further the City’s  efficiency and effectiveness, Staff now fully utilizes Springbrook software modules for  licensing and permitting, as well as building permits and inspections. These modules  strengthen our ability to increase revenues, increase resolution to enforcement issues  and improve overall customer service to the City as a whole.  #TheSpaceBetween 131  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Financial Reporting  The division prepares all County, State and Federal financial reports. This includes  issuance of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Government  Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the City a Certificate of Achievement for  Excellence in Financial Reporting for its FY15 – 16 CAFR. This marks the 21st straight  year the City has received this award. Monthly financial and investment reports are also  provided through the city manager.      Administrative/Financial Services Director John Deleo, Deputy Finance Director Melinda Huser,  Procurement Specialist Ed Lawson and Accounting/Payroll Technician Cheryl Puleo    Budgeting  Under the strong guidance of the city manager, the department provides the financial  management required to maintain a sound fiscal structure, budgetary control and  #TheSpaceBetween 132  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 long-range financial planning. This includes assisting the city manager in coordination  and preparation of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the City’s annual  budget. In November 2017, Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) notified the City that  all Truth in Millage documents filed, including the Maximum Millage Levy Calculation  Final Disclosure, met certification requirements. Florida DOR determined that the City is  in compliance with the maximum total taxes levied requirements and the maximum  millage levy requirements set by Florida Statutes.  Annual City Audit  James Moore & Co. conducted the FY15 – 16 audit of the City’s financial activities and  is currently in the process of the FY16 – 17 audit.​ The department coordinates the audit.  Success Via Sound Investment and Loan Practices  As national, State and local economies continue to strengthen, the City has strived to  diversify its revenue streams to position itself for redevelopment and success in the  future. As of September 30, 2017, the City’s general fund investments total  $10,186,906.98; special revenue investments total $312,778.17 and enterprise fund  investments total $1,315,763.31. The grand total of all investments is $11,815,448.46.  In addition, the City secured a $6.2M 10-year loan at 2.05% in July 2017, which will fund  a Multi-Generational Center and the Culture Arts Preservation and Enrichment (CAPE)  Center. The City has also realized over $9,958,724.00 in grants since 1997 and utilized  over $3.2M in State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans for wastewater and stormwater projects  in FY16 – 17.   The City’s financial strategies have and will continue to pay off as evidenced by the  complete refurbishment of the Water Reclamation Facility. The ongoing construction of  the new City Hall, with an estimated completion date of early 2018, will bring the City to  the forefront, reinforcing its vision and commitment to its residents. Numerous capital  projects include the recently completed N. Atlantic Streetscape Project and Canaveral  City Park Exfiltration Project and more waits in the wings. The City’s financial position is  sound as it moves to become an upscale, seaside City with an abundance of amenities  to stimulate the local economy for decades to come.  #TheSpaceBetween 133  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Department Overview  The Human Resources & Risk Management Department consists of one director and  one shared executive assistant. Staff is responsible for developing, implementing and  maintaining the innovative strategies necessary for achieving the City’s vision. This  includes talent acquisition, applicant recruiting and screening, Staff training, employee  relations, benefits administration, Staff performance evaluations and all matters  pertaining to workers’ Compensation, general liability and property insurance.  Additionally, the department safeguards the City’s assets through an aggressive and  proactive risk management strategy.  Why a Prepared, Resourceful and Committed City Staff Matters  In recent years, the City’s Human Resources (HR) and Risk Management Department  has been focused on building and retaining an exceptional, fully engaged and  committed workforce capable of performing at the high levels necessary to achieve the  City’s quality-of-life objectives. The department implemented management strategies  that attract, develop and reward highly skilled, innovative and capable Staff. The results  of these efforts underwent extraordinary testing when the City saw two hurricanes in  one fiscal year. Fortunately, Hurricanes Matthew and Irma weren’t greater than Category  3 events in our area. However, the threat was very real, as high winds and extraordinary  amounts of rainfall resulted in a variety of challenges.   In hindsight, Hurricane Matthew could be viewed as a drill for Irma. Throughout Irma,  Staff demonstrated the valuable lessons they learned from Hurricane Matthew. While  the City of Cape Canaveral experienced its share of flooding, power and water failures,  Staff tirelessly, resourcefully and effectively prioritized system failures and overcame  challenges. Most noticeable from a human resources and risk management  perspective, extraordinary tasks were performed without incident or accident, and the  teams succeeded in keeping the City free of debris and wastewater spills. Tasks were  prioritized with confidence, and Staff showed the ability to independently solve  problems and work together interdepartmentally. In other words, Staff demonstrated  they had successfully transitioned from a “me” mindset to a “we” mindset.   #TheSpaceBetween 135  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Recruitment  Offering a competitive compensation package allows the City to hire individuals who are  ready, willing and able to join our team. Providing competitive pay and benefits is easily  justified by Staff’s ability to effectively respond to an emergency like Hurricane Irma.  Having skilled professionals equipped with the resources they need to successfully  complete tasks can help cut potential losses and maintain safety. Therefore, offering  competitive compensation as a means of enhancing both recruitment and retention  efforts is a fiscally smart move for the City.   The City continuously reviews State and local salary data to ensure it is able to compete  for the best team members. Employees who demonstrate qualitative and quantitative  performance excellence are rewarded via merit-based compensation increases. The  merit-based reward system strives to:  ●Eliminate wasted work hours caused by a lack of preparedness and/or skills. ●Eliminate turnover attributed to pay disparity. ●Boost morale, encourage excellence and facilitate a motivated workforce. ●Encourage task efficiencies. ●Reduce costly outsourcing and increase the City’s ability to control project scheduling by assigning tasks to skilled in-house personnel. ●Provide opportunities for employees to make a greater contribution and enjoy well-deserved pay increases, thus reducing turnover due to job dissatisfaction. ●Safeguard leadership sustainability and the ability to promote from within. Risk Management Cost Containment  In 2014, the City began critically examining Florida Municipal Insurance Trust’s (FMIT)  risk management premium history. An analysis of the City’s risk exposure and positive  claims history appeared out of line with FMIT’s premium rates. FMIT offers premium  rebates contingent upon their customer’s agreement to policy renewal. Customers who  elect to renew their policies with FMIT, forfeit the rebate. FMIT’s premium renewal  offers made little effort to reward the City for its consistently low claims history and  favorable risk ratios until other vendors provided competitive quotes for the City’s  business. Upon review of the following detailed premium history, Staff felt FMIT did not  historically provide the City fair and competitive pricing.  #TheSpaceBetween 136  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Policy Year Premium  Premium Rate  2008/2009 $334,250.00 $10,802.00  2009/2010 $324,070.00 $9,829.00  2010/2011 $331,597.00 $35,239.00  2011/2012 $302,223.00 $26,844.00  2012/2013 $293,884.00 $23,618.00  2013/2014 $270,266.00 $23,618.00  2014/2015 $234,407.00 $32,698.00  *Adjusted $194,516.00 $32,698.00  2015/2016 $192,085.00 $30,525.00  2016/2017 $193,240.00 $15,233.00  2017/2018 $186,173.00 $15,308.00  *Adjusted $173,967.00 $15,233.00  It’s also important for a risk management insurance provider to provide rapid and  efficient service and claims processing during a loss event. Hurricane Matthew  presented the City with an opportunity to evaluate FMIT’s SynergyNDS TurnKey​SM  Recovery services. Staff found the TurnKey Recovery system cumbersome and  untested. Slow claims processing negatively impacted the City’s ability to complete the  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) project application system forcing  Staff to expend additional time and resources until the process was complete. Staff  completed the FMIT and FEMA claims process two weeks prior to Hurricane Irma.     #TheSpaceBetween 137  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Premium Quote Comparison for the City’s 2017 – 2019 Risk  Management Insurance  Insured Exposures FMIT FMIT Amended  August 30, 2017 PGIT  Workers’ comp $38,328.00 $32,852.00 $36,004.00  Property $116,934.00 $100,357.00 $95,660.00  General liability $33,524.00 $14,375.00 $14,146.00  Cyber N/A N/A Included  Boiler machinery N/A N/A Included  Public official/employment Included Included Included  Inland marine Included Included $1,528.00  Contract period 1 year 2 year 2 – 3 years  Auto $4,672.00 $6,123.00 $6,675.00  Auto physical damage $2,387.00 Included Included  Community Redevelopment  Agency (CRA)  $5,636.00 $5,363.00 Included  October 2017 including City  Hall & CRA  $186,173.00 $173,967.00 $154,513.00  The City entered a two-year contract with Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust  (PGIT) for risk management insurance services effective October 1, 2017 for a premium  savings of $31,660.00 As statewide damages from Hurricane Irma far exceeded those  of Hurricane Matthew, Staff is pleased to have negotiated a locked-in two-year renewal  rate with an additional renewal option for three years.   #TheSpaceBetween 138  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Workers’ Compensation  The Florida Insurance Commissioner ordered a statewide workers’ compensation (WC)  rate decrease of 9.8%, which is 0.2% greater than the decrease filed in August 2017 by  the National Council of Compensation Insurance (NCCI). NCCI’s rate decrease allowed a  2% allowance for profit and contingencies when filing orders permitted allowances of  no greater than 1.85%.   Following Florida Office of Insurance Regulation approval of a statewide WC rate  increase of 14.5% effective December 1, 2016, the Florida Supreme Court has delivered  critical decisions against Florida’s WC system, calling into question the constitutionality  of the system as a whole. WC legislative reform efforts are expected during the  upcoming legislative session. According to new studies released by the Cambridge,  MA-based Workers’ Compensation Research Institute, several States have seen  decreases in medical payments per WC claim after reform measures.   In the meantime, HR remains focused on safety training, awareness, injury prevention  and accident or near-miss follow-up and investigation to ensure every employee returns  home uninjured after a productive day at work. Safety training — an essential  component of any viable safety program — includes mandatory training modules as  outlined below. Utilization of internal resources allows the City to provide the following  training opportunities at no additional cost.  Safety Workshops  ●Heat stress — Learn about the health risks involved in working in hot climates, as  well as the precautions that need to be taken to maintain productivity and protect  employees’ health.   ●Confined spaces — Learn about the stringent safety and staffing requirements  that are essential when performing work in confined places.   ●Lockout/tagout — Learn about the importance of working safely with hazardous  energy sources.   ●Power tool safety — Gain an understanding of the dangers inherent in the  operation of power tools and what safety precautions must be taken.   ●Back safety — Learn the proper lifting techniques that protect back health.   #TheSpaceBetween 139  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   ●Active shooter — Discuss strategies and processes on how to survive an active  shooter in the workplace.   ●Hurricane preparation — Gain general knowledge of what a City must do to  prepare for high winds and possible flooding.   ●Ladder safety — Learn how to safely use a ladder in the course of performing job  tasks.   ●Safety teamwork — Learn how to build a team dedicated to creating and  maintaining a culture in which safety comes first.   ●City hurricane and emergency preparedness and recovery — Understand the  City’s plan and role in protecting life, minimizing injuries, safeguarding property  and ensuring an effective and organized response to emergencies.   ●Comprehensive safety policy — Gain a chapter-by-chapter understanding of what  is needed to know about safety compliance.   ●Roadside safety — Receive clear and concise instruction on how to safely  perform roadside work.  ●Spotting effectively — Learn the duties and responsibilities of being a spotter  while others perform dangerous work.   ●Blood-borne pathogens — This workshop is a must for plant operators, utilities  mechanics and recreation leaders or coordinators who are required to fully  understand procedural standards and exposure risks associated with blood and  blood-borne pathogens.   ●City safety program — An in-depth review of the City of Cape Canaveral’s  comprehensive safety program to include department hazards, emergency  response, exposures and use of fleet and equipment. This training is mandatory  for all City Staff.  The status of the City’s WC as shown below is exemplary and enables the City to  demand competitive pricing on the rate paid for WC Insurance.  Workers’ Compensation Claims History    Fiscal Year Number of Claims Payments  2006/2007 5 $3,864.17  #TheSpaceBetween 140  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 2007/2008 2 $567.00  2008/2009 3 $1,118.50  2009/2010 1 $416.80  2010/2011 2 $842.56  2011/2012 2 $862.07  2012/2013 4 $27,144.06  2013/2014 5 $66,643.80  2014/2015 2 $8,547.44  2015/2016 0 $0  2016/2017 0 $0  Through an emphasis on safety awareness, training, ongoing scrutiny of standard  operating procedures and diligent case management, significant progress has been  made in reducing the City’s claims ratio, the statistic which drives WC rates. Doubling  down on our safety initiative reduced the loss ratio from .22 in Fiscal Year 2015 – 2016  to .008 in FY16 – 17.   Employee Benefits  The need to provide high-quality health, vision, dental and life insurance benefits is  essential to the goal of attracting and retaining a highly skilled and productive  workforce. To balance the necessity for premium cost containment, HR provides  wellness and smart benefit use training and individual assistance to Staff, which is  critical in maintaining a highly favorable risk and claims history.   Group Health  The City remains committed to limiting employee maximum out-of-pocket risk to  $750.00 per year. While other employers remedy the challenge of rising health cost  #TheSpaceBetween 141  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   premiums by demanding greater employee premium contributions, increasing co-pays  and opting for plans with large deductibles, the City cares enough about the health and  well-being of its employees to seek alternative methods for cost containment.   The City will continue to educate employees on how best to utilize their benefits by  advising them to do the following:  ●Avoid seeking emergency medical services for non-emergency health needs.   ●Regularly seek wellness and preventative medical services.  ●Utilize cost-effective mail-order and/or generic prescriptions for maintenance  medications.  The above strategy has proven effective in maintaining a favorable claims/risk ratio, a  critical statistic used to determine group health premium costs. 2017 – 2018 group  health premiums are detailed below.  Employee Premium Contribution for Group Health Benefits  5% increase from previous plan year The City of Cape Canaveral contributes $5,000.00 per plan                             year towards the cost of dependent health premiums.  Dental Insurance  0% increase from previous plan year  Employer-paid PPO dental benefits are available to regular full-time employees.  Employee-paid dependent dental coverage is available through payroll deduction. The  employee pre-tax monthly premium contribution remained unchanged from FY15 – 16.  Vision Insurance  0% increase from previous plan year  Employer-paid vision benefits are available to regular full-time employees.  Employee-paid dependent vision coverage is paid through payroll deduction. Renewal  rates for FY16 – 17 remained unchanged, aside from expanded coverage options  beyond previous employee or family levels.  #TheSpaceBetween 142  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Life Insurance  The City provides regular employees who work an average of 30 hours per week with  employer-paid $100,000.00 basic life benefits effective the first of the month following  their start of employment. Coverage reductions occur at age 65, 70 and 75. The Internal  Revenue Service (IRS) requires employee taxation on the value of employer-provided  group term life insurance over $50,000.00 The employer-paid monthly premium is based  upon the average age of the employer’s workforce, a factor the City does not consider  when hiring qualified Staff.  Long-Term Disability Insurance  In an effort to provide greater income stability and economic security, the City provides  employer-paid long-term disability (LTD) benefits to all regular full-time employees.  Following a 90-day elimination period, employees are eligible for 60% of the first  $10,000.00 of monthly pre-disability earnings, which is reduced by income such as work  earnings, WC and so forth. Benefits are paid at a minimum of $50.00 and a maximum of  $6,000.00 per month until recipients reach the normal age for Social Security  Retirement. Disability is defined as a loss of at least 1% of pre-disability earnings when  working within your occupation. The employer-paid monthly premium remained  unchanged from the previous renewal year.  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  Confidential professional counseling services are available to all employees and their  dependent family members. The EAP provides help with issues relating to grief, elder  care, addiction or substance abuse, marital or family difficulties, financial or legal  troubles and emotional distress.  Supplemental Insurance  A range of employee-paid voluntary supplemental insurance products are available  through Aflac.  #TheSpaceBetween 143  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Retirement Benefits  Deferred Compensation Plan/457(b)  From day one of employment, regular full- or part-time employees may elect to defer  payroll-deducted, pre-tax earnings through participation in the City’s 457(b) Plan  administered by the Florida League of Cities deferred compensation plan.   The City matches employee-deferred compensation contributions up to 3% following  one year of regular full-time employment. City contributions are credited to the  employee’s 401(a) account.   Defined Contribution Retirement Plan / 401(a)  Following one year of full-time regular service, the City will contribute 7% into an  employee self-directed 401(a) account administered by the Florida Municipal Pension  Trust Fund.   Retirement Vesting  City contributions to the 401(a)-pension fund are vested as follows:   ●Two years of service vesting is 25%   ●Three years of service vesting is 50%   ●Four years of service vesting is 75%  ●Five years of service vesting is 100%  Employee Engagement  In exchange for the City’s commitment to employee health, safety and opportunity for  career advancement, employees are required to meet high performance standards. This  includes a commitment to the mission and vision defined by the City Council on behalf  of the City’s residents. Great lengths are taken to ensure employees have equal  opportunity for promotion, competitive compensation and the resources necessary to  deliver high-quality work. In return, the City requires the following from Staff:  ●Commitment to quality and excellence  ●Honesty and integrity  #TheSpaceBetween 144  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   ●Safety program compliance  ●A mature work ethic  ●Courtesy and consideration toward supervisors, co-workers and the general  public  ●A willingness and ability to contribute to the mission and vision of the City  ●A commitment to contribute to a workplace free from bullying, discrimination,  harassment and illicit drug and alcohol use  ●A willingness to seek assistance, offered on a confidential basis, in instances  where personal or professional conflicts interfere with the ability to effectively  perform job duties   Failure to meet these reasonable expectations will result in swift action. The City’s  employee relations strategy is direct, decisive and impartial. Tolerance of an inability or  unwillingness to satisfactorily meet performance expectations undermines the  contributions of the team, inflates workforce costs and contributes to a gradual  deflation in overall job performance. HR is committed to ensuring the residents of Cape  Canaveral receive the highest-quality services delivered by a professional, competent  and courteous Staff.  The application of a results-oriented, merit-based compensation strategy has reduced  payroll costs. Despite the burden of increasing group health benefits and a shrinking  manpower pool reflective of Florida’s September 2016 reported unemployment rate of  4.7%, the City remains successful in its recruiting efforts. As of November 15, 2017, HR  has achieved a budgeted fiscal year savings in comprehensive workforce costs of  $203,443.52, affording the City the ability to reward excellence and retain specialized  professional services on an as-needed basis for special projects.   The City rewards employees who achieve education and training credentials and  accepts the reality that higher skilled workers who enable the City to complete complex  and technical tasks in-house are deserving of higher rates of pay. It must also be  acknowledged that retaining staff capable of performing said complex and highly  technical tasks and projects reduced outsourcing needs. As the City strives to raise the  bar on workforce competencies and educational levels, efficiencies in workforce  utilization have more than offset costs associated with paying higher wages as  discussed previously. (See Workforce Analysis section for more details.)  #TheSpaceBetween 145  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Employee Development and Training  In-house training continues to be a highly efficient and cost-effective tool for employee  development, safety and skills training. By utilizing the Public Works Services (PWS)  Department training facility, employees and supervisors receive training with minimum  disruption to their normal work day.   The City’s PWS training room sustained significant flood damage during Hurricane Irma  and was unusable from September 7, 2017 until December 2017. Despite losing the use  of the facility for 25% of the year, HR administered 280 hours of training on more than  24 topics. This represents a 22% increase in training hours from the previous fiscal year.  HR looks forward to having two complete training venues and anticipates FY17 – 18  training deliverables to significantly increase. The director delivers much of the in-house  training, leveraging City relationships with vendors and providers — such as FMIT, PGIT  and Brombacher — during service contract negotiation allowing this training to be  provided at no additional cost to the City.  Newly Hired and Promoted Employees  The City maintains a training and mentoring program for newly hired and promoted  employees. The program lasts 90 days, during which the employee and supervisor meet  at regularly scheduled intervals to discuss training progress. Employees are encouraged  to communicate areas in which additional training may be needed. Supervisors clearly  outline their expectations and deliver follow-up as needed.   Education Incentive Program  Growing our own talent requires the City to eliminate barriers to Staff pursuing  advanced training and education. The Education Incentive Program (EIP) reimburses the  cost of in-state tuition, books and lab fees following successful program completion.  The City regularly communicates its desire to promote from within and emphasizes  educational achievement as a pathway to advancement. The EIP demonstrates the  City’s commitment to employee growth and development and is an essential element  for sustainability. The City is currently sponsoring three employees pursuing  certification, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. These employees represent an  investment in Staff who will advance the mission and vision of the City in years ahead.  #TheSpaceBetween 146  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   In-House Training Opportunities  ●Equal Opportunity Awareness  ●Sexual Harassment Awareness  ●CPR Certification  ●Ethics and Civility  ●City Hurricane/Emergency Planning  ●ICS Forms Training  ●Defining Effective Management  ●City Safety Program  ●How to Conduct an Effective Interview  ●Bullying, What You Need to Know    HR continues to expand the in-house training program in order to ensure a cost-effective  and time-sensitive approach to the City’s professional development needs. Employees  are required to complete the listed workshops which are delivered in a classroom  setting by an expert trainer. The director delivers much of the in-house training and also  leverages City relationships with vendors and providers during negotiations of service  contracts, meaning this training is provided at no additional cost to the City.     * See ​Employment Law Compliance​ for additional workshop details.  Workforce Analysis HR evaluates data pertaining to workforce educational levels, compensation, age and  gender.     Staff Educational Achievement Levels  Fiscal Year HS / GED AA / AS BS / BA Post  Grad Male Female  2013 – 2014 100% 11% 24% 4% 67.4% 32.6%  #TheSpaceBetween 147  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   2014 – 2015 100%  (22% have  Earned Special  Certifications)  12% 36% 10% 56.30 %  43.7%  2015 – 2016 100%  (46% have  Earned Special  Certifications)  12.5% 40% 4% 66% 33%  2016 – 2017 100%  (47.37% have  Earned Special  Certifications)  12.76% 38.3% 8.5% 64% 36%  Florida  2014 Census  85% 9% 17% 9.4% 48.9% 51.1%  Brevard  2014 Census  90.3% N/A 26.4% N/A 42.9% 57.1%    * 2013 – 2014 Sample: 49 full- and part-time City of Cape Canaveral Employees  * 2014 – 2015 Sample: 50 full- and part-time City of Cape Canaveral Employees  * 2015 – 2016 Sample: 48 full- and part-time City of Cape Canaveral Employees  * 2016 – 2017 Sample: 48 full- and part-time City of Cape Canaveral Employees   * N/A = Statistically insignificant or not measured.   * City assigns each employee to a single category while State and County statistics may assign  employees to more than one.   Data clearly confirms the City’s success in significantly increasing workforce  educational levels and compares favorably to County and State workforce averages.  The City continues to work towards achieving greater workforce gender balance.  Manpower Levels    Manpower Comparison FY13 – 14 FY14 – 15 FY15 – 16 FY16 – 17  Full-time employees 47 43 43 43  #TheSpaceBetween 148  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Part-time employees  (Expressed in full-time equivalence)  5 5 5 5  Seasonal employees 2 2 2 3  Temporary employees 0 0 0 0  While the City continues to expand its services to include enhanced facilities intended to  increase Community engagement, staffing levels remain unchanged. The City elects to  increase compensation levels to employees who perform additional and/or expanded  duties before considering the addition of new Staff. This strategy enables the City to  ensure maximum productivity and efficiency.  Criteria Average Annual Rate of Pay  City FY16 – 17 $49,788.00 +5.1%   City FY15 – 16 $47,370.00    City FY14 – 15 $45,959.00    *Brevard County (2016 data)$48,464.00 +4.7%  *State of Florida (2016 data)$47,060.00 +0.4%  National Occupational Employment and  Wages  $49,630.00 +3.7% - (29​th​ Nationally)  * Source: United States Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016  The City will stay the course in striving to maintain a flexible, multi-skilled and  empowered workforce committed to achieving results.  #TheSpaceBetween 149  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Employment Law Compliance   The City of Cape Canaveral is committed to promoting an inclusive work environment  where employees are free from interference and unlawful barriers to productivity and  advancement. HR performs weekly employment law research to ensure the City is in full  compliance with State and Federal employment law, including emerging trends gleaned  through pending litigation.  Maintaining an aggressive compliance program prevents costly litigation and fiercely  guards a work environment in which every employee knows they will receive equal  access and the opportunity to develop, promote, contribute and receive credit for their  accomplishments. The City requires all employees to complete the following mandatory  training.  ●Equal Opportunity Awareness — Increases awareness of the importance of  Federal employment protections provided to protected classes.  ●Sexual Harassment Awareness — Increases awareness of the elements, risks  and consequences of sexual harassment in the workplace and in our Community.   ●Bullying – Provides understanding of how bullying undermines individuals,  teamwork, productivity and organizations. Examines the nature of bullying in the  workplace to include conduct indicative of aggressive and/or bullying behavior,  the personal and organizational costs of bullying, how to prevent bullying and  clarification of the City’s zero tolerance attitude toward bullying.  ●How to Conduct an Effective Job Interview — Examines interviewing from the  employer’s perspective and provides insights into strategy, objectives,  preparation and legal compliance. This training is mandatory for City Staff who  participate in candidate interviews.  ●Defining Effective Management — Provides basic principles and techniques  necessary in facilitating a productive and innovative team.   ●Leadership, Good-to-Best — Examines the qualities and responsibilities entailed  in practicing true leadership.    #TheSpaceBetween 150  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Volunteers  The City of Cape Canaveral greatly appreciates the willingness of its residents to  generously volunteer their services. Individuals wishing to make an impact in the  Community are asked to submit a volunteer application form to HR. Applications can be  downloaded through: ​www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/volunteer​. Prospective volunteers  may also contact HR for assistance.   Student Interns and Externs   The City welcomes undergraduate- and graduate-level college students interested in  participating in unpaid, for-credit college or university learning experiences. Through  these positions, the City provides meaningful learning experiences that better prepare  students for careers in municipal government. Interested students may submit a  student intern/extern application form through their school counselor. Please submit  forms to the attention of Human Resources. Applications can be downloaded through:  www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/employement​. Prospective students may contact HR for  assistance.      #TheSpaceBetween 151  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Department Overview  The Public Works Services (PWS) Department consists of 20 full-time and three  part-time employees whose primary purpose is to provide and maintain utility services  for the general public, as well as maintain all City streets and facilities. Staff provides  services in six main categories:  ●Administration ●Sanitary sewer and reclaimed water ●Stormwater ●Recycling ●Infrastructure maintenance ●Sustainability Administration  Accomplishments for Year 2017 and Goals for Year 2018  Used Equipment Auctions  Staff coordinated an Internet auction with Public Surplus, Inc. for the sale of used and  outdated City equipment. The auction resulted in over $3,500.00 in revenue for the City.  Computer Mapping Program  Staff scanned and archived more than 100 City utility maps into Laserfiche. This  program allows easy retrieval of historical site plans, utility plans and so forth.  Administrative Activities  Staff performed the following:  ●Filled the Cape Canaveral Public Library kiosk with stormwater-related materials on a quarterly basis. ●Assisted other City departments to enhance and support their daily operations on an as-needed basis. #TheSpaceBetween 153  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Florida City Government Week  Staff conducted an onsite tour of the Water Reclamation Facility for approximately 50  fifth grade students from Cape View Elementary School. The tour included hands-on  experiences in laboratory, sludge belt press, maintenance and recycling/reuse  operations.  Liaison with City Contractors and Governmental Agencies  Staff continues to act as liaison between the general public and the City’s contractors  and governmental agencies including:  ●Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. (solid waste contractor) ●Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) ●Florida Department of Corrections (work-release program) ●Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) ●Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) ●St. Johns River Water Management District ●Caribbean Conservation Corporation ●United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ●WEX Universal Online Program (fuel card program) ●Brevard County Public Works - Traffic Operations ●Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office (BCNRMO) ●Brevard County Mosquito Control ●Sunshine State One Call of Florida, Inc. (utility locating) ●USA Services (street sweeping) ●Marine Resources Council (MRC) ●Keep Brevard Beautiful (KBB) Staff acts as intermediaries who forward and document residents’ requests to  contractors and governmental agencies. Staff also follows up to ensure requests are  addressed in a timely and professional manner.  #TheSpaceBetween 154  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Water Reclamation Facility Operations  Sanitary Sewer and Reclaimed Water Programs  Improvement and expansion of the sanitary sewer and reclaimed water systems — and  routine maintenance activities of both systems — are completed throughout the year  with funding from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund. The City’s Water Reclamation  Facility is an advanced wastewater treatment facility with a capacity of 1.8 million  gallons per day (MGD). The average daily flow is approximately 1.2 MGD. Operation of  the City’s reclaimed water system ensures that treated wastewater is primarily used for  irrigation purposes and not discharged into the Banana River. Over 350 million gallons  of reclaimed water were distributed to residents for irrigation purposes in 2017.  To supplement funding of these programs, the City received a loan from FDEP through  the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program. This program provides low-interest loans to  governmental agencies for construction of wastewater- and stormwater-related capital  improvement projects. The City is currently designing and constructing the final two  wastewater improvement projects as part of the SRF agreement, including:  ●Replacement of sanitary sewer line (Phases II and III) from Holman Road to Lift  Station No. 2 (Phase I completed in 2016).  ●Construction of oxidation ditch improvements at the Water Reclamation Facility  (in progress).  The City’s Sanitary Sewer and Reclaimed Water Programs meet the following goal of the  City’s Vision Statement:  “​We envision:​ ...A livable, attractive, safe, inclusive and sustainable coastal  Community that embraces the oceanside and riverside as the main amenities,  and supports and promotes local tourism, culture, recreation, commerce,  municipal civic interests and education.”     #TheSpaceBetween 155  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Accomplishments for Year 2017 and Goals for Year 2018  Water Reclamation Facility Generator Replacement  A new 500-kilowatt (kW)  generator was installed at the  Water Reclamation Facility and is  fully operational. Other project  improvements to the generator  system included replacement of  fuel lines, exhaust system,  building louvers and so forth.      New Generator for the Brevard  County Sheriff’s Office Annex  and the Future CAPE Center  A 100-kW generator was installed  adjacent to the Brevard County  Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Annex.  This generator will provide service  to both the BCSO Annex and the  future CAPE Center during power  outages.    Holman Road Improvements — Phases II and III  The replacement of the sanitary sewer pipe from Holman Road to Lift Station No. 2 on  Center Street is currently being designed and permitted. The project will include  replacement of the existing 8-inch diameter pipe with 10-inch and 12-inch diameter pipe.  This project will allow for future development in the area and will help alleviate sewer  #TheSpaceBetween 156  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   backups that have occurred in the service area. These are the second and third phases  of a three-phased project to replace the entire sanitary sewer pipe. Construction of  Phases II and III will be completed in late 2018.  Oxidation Ditch Improvements  This project includes the  complete redesign of the  oxidation ditch system at the  Water Reclamation Facility. There  is currently no redundancy, and  the redesign will provide a second  oxidation ditch for use in  emergency situations. It will also  allow for improved maintenance.  Work includes refurbishment or  replacement of all pumps and valves for a more efficient system and installation of a  cover over the existing oxidation ditch to limit off-site spray. The project was initiated in  November 2016 and is scheduled for completion in mid-2018.  Force Main No. 3 Replacement   Staff is working with an area property owner to obtain access for the best possible and  most direct route from W. Central Boulevard to Thurm Boulevard for this replacement  force main, which is currently being designed and permitted. This force main will  replace existing Force Main No. 3, which has experienced numerous leaks during the  past few years. Construction will be completed in late 2018.  Stormwater  Stormwater Improvement Program  Stormwater improvement projects and routine maintenance activities are completed  throughout the year with funding from the Stormwater Enterprise Fund to improve the  quality of stormwater discharging into the Banana River. Recognizing the economic and  aesthetic benefits of a healthy estuary system, the City maintains an aggressive  program to improve the overall environmental condition of the Banana River. As part of  #TheSpaceBetween 157  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   this program, the City received a loan from FDEP through the SRF Program. This  program provides low-interest loans to governmental agencies for construction of  wastewater- and stormwater-related capital improvement projects. The City completed  one major stormwater improvement project in 2016 — the W. Central Boulevard Pipe  Replacement Project — as part of the SRF agreement.  The City’s Stormwater Master Plan was updated in early 2015. It is used as a roadmap  for implementation of future stormwater improvement projects and includes detailed  information on recommended projects that will allow the City to improve the quality of  stormwater discharging to the Banana River and meet Total Maximum Daily Load  (TMDL) requirements. Numerous projects will be constructed over the next five years,  utilizing various stormwater improvement methods including construction of  stormwater ponds, exfiltration galleries and bio-swales.  The City’s Stormwater Improvement Program meets the following goal of the City’s  Vision Statement:  “​We envision​: ...A livable, attractive, safe, inclusive and sustainable coastal  Community that embraces the oceanside and riverside as the main amenities,  and supports and promotes local tourism, culture, recreation, commerce,  municipal civic interests and education.”  Accomplishments for Year 2017 and Goals for Year 2018  Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program  This is a 15-year program administered by FDEP to improve the quality and reduce the  amount of stormwater discharged to water bodies throughout the State. Locally, FDEP  is requiring that government entities and private stakeholders significantly reduce runoff  of nitrogen and phosphorus in stormwater to the Banana River. The City has already met  the first five-year TMDL target levels, but continues to construct stormwater  improvements. Staff worked closely with FDEP in 2017 to continue implementation of  this program and will maintain this effort in coming years.    #TheSpaceBetween 158  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Basin Management Action Plan Committee  Staff is involved with the Banana River Lagoon Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP)  Committee, which was formed as part of the TMDL Program. This committee oversees  stormwater improvements completed by governmental agencies and private  stakeholders located in the Banana River Basin to ensure that progress is being made to  reduce concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorous in stormwater. Staff worked closely  with the BMAP Committee to complete proposed projects and develop concepts and  plans for future pollutant-reduction projects. Staff will continue this coordinated effort  with the Banana River Lagoon BMAP Committee in coming years.  National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Reports Staff submitted the Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Annual  Report — which documents efforts to improve stormwater quality — to FDEP. PWS also  submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) Report detailing the City’s proposed National  Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) activities for the next five years. The  NOI Report included recommendations for the development of additional projects to  eliminate pollutants from entering the City’s stormwater system. PWS will continue to  implement these project recommendations to further reduce nitrogen and phosphorous  concentrations in stormwater discharging to the Banana River Lagoon.  BLUE LIFE Program and Other Public Education  The City contributed $3,024.00 to the BLUE LIFE Program, which conducts a Stormwater  Educational Program targeting the general public throughout Brevard County. It is  administered by BCNRMO and helps meet educational requirements of the City’s NPDES  permit. Staff also provided stormwater-related educational materials to the general  public through informational kiosks located at the City’s public library and Water  Reclamation Facility. The City will continue to fund the BLUE LIFE Program with an  annual contribution in 2018.    #TheSpaceBetween 159  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Canaveral City Park Exfiltration System  This project included  redirecting stormwater in the  internal drainage basin to  Canaveral City Park and was  completed in 2017. New  piping redirects stormwater to  exfiltration structures  installed beneath the softball  and Little League fields. The  exfiltration structures —  encased by gravel in synthetic sheeting — allow infiltration of stormwater into the  surficial aquifer. Exfiltration of stormwater eliminates a portion of the City’s stormwater  that flows to the Banana River. The City received two sources of funding for the project:  One from the EPA 319(h) Program and one from State legislative appropriations totaling  over $1.0M.  N. Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project  This project included construction of improvements to N. Atlantic Avenue from the  intersection with State Road (SR) A1A to Port Canaveral. Streetscape improvements  included construction of stormwater bio-swales, a pedway/sidewalk system and an  irrigation system. Solar-powered lighting, decorative crosswalks and landscaping were  also installed in 2017. A majority of the project was funded with moneys from Brevard  County Transportation Impact Fees and FDOT. In Fiscal Year 2016 – 2017, Florida City  Gas paid the City $348,737.00 for the repaving of N. Atlantic Avenue. As part of a  resiliency and future growth project, Florida City Gas installed an eight-inch steel natural  gas distribution main that connected Port Canaveral to SR 520 through Cape Canaveral.  Shoreline Restoration — City Parks  Due to extensive riverbank erosion along both Manatee Sanctuary and Banana River  Parks, the City completed a shoreline restoration project. It included the use of rip-rap (a  layer of stone) in selected areas, as well as the planting of native vegetation to minimize  erosion of the banks. Stormwater swales were also constructed to prevent runoff of  #TheSpaceBetween 160  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   stormwater from the Parks to the Banana River. The project was completed in 2017.  Partial funding was provided by an EPA 319(h) Grant.  Banana River Park shoreline damage  Shoreline Restoration — Water Reclamation Facility  Due to extensive riverbank erosion along the shoreline at the Water Reclamation Facility,  the City is currently designing and permitting a shoreline restoration project. It will  include the use of rip-rap (a layer of stone) in selected areas, as well as the planting of  native vegetation to minimize erosion of the banks. Project completion is scheduled for  mid-2018.  #TheSpaceBetween 161  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Public Works Services shoreline damage  Upgrade of W. Central Boulevard Baffle Box  This project included the installation of new interior screens in the nutrient-separating  baffle box located along W. Central Boulevard. This conversion of the baffle box to a  second-generation box allows for additional TMDL credits and improves water quality of  stormwater discharging to the central ditch. All funding for the project ($43,800.00) was  provided by the ​Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program​ and a 319(h) grant from FDEP.  Stormwater Inlet Replacements  The City continued this long-term project to replace older-style stormwater inlets with  new Type-C inlets. These new inlets require less maintenance, are not damaged as  easily by vehicular traffic, prohibit larger debris from entering the stormwater system  and provide improved stormwater flow. The City replaced 20 inlets in 2017 and will  replace 20 more in 2018.  Routine Maintenance Programs  The City provides regular upkeep to its stormwater infrastructure. Routine maintenance  tasks in 2017 included removal of floatable debris from all nine nutrient-separating  baffle boxes after heavy rainfall events, removal of debris from stormwater inlets,  monthly street sweeping and inspection and cleaning of manholes. Work was  #TheSpaceBetween 162  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 conducted primarily by the City’s inmate work squad. These routine maintenance tasks  will continue in 2018.  A clean stormwater inlet  Recycling  City Recycling Program  With assistance from Waste Pro — the City’s solid waste and recycling contractor —  Staff continued incorporating a number of enhancements to the City’s recycling  program in 2017. Staff and WastePro will continue to provide additional improvements  in 2018.  #TheSpaceBetween 163  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Waste Pro was also a vital part of the Hurricanes Matthew and Irma clean-up process.  As part of the Hurricane Preparedness Plan, the public works services deputy director  worked with Waste Pro to create a debris removal plan, including a Community  vegetative debris drop-off point in Manatee Sanctuary Park. Waste Pro has gone above  and beyond for the City of Cape Canaveral during the last two major storm events.  #TheSpaceBetween 164  Twitter posts during the Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Irma cleanup efforts  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Instagram post from the morning after Hurricane Irma  Accomplishments for Year 2017 and Goals for Year 2018  Continued Program Enhancements  ●City single-stream recycling awareness labels are applied to recycling carts and recycling dumpsters at businesses, condominiums and apartment complexes. ●The City negotiates with Waste Pro to provide small businesses the opportunity for single-stream recycling by offering 96-gallon recycling carts for only $1.94 each per month. ●Via the City’s website and Nixle, Staff promotes Earth Day in April and America Recycles Day in November. ●Recycling and trash carts are provided for City-sponsored events, such as Friday Fests, farmers’ markets, National Night Out and so forth. ●Recycling information is updated on the City’s website. #TheSpaceBetween 165  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 ●A recycling public awareness booth is set up at selected Friday Fest, Florida City Government Week and Founders’ Day events. Infrastructure Maintenance  Infrastructure Maintenance (IM) Program  Infrastructure Maintenance (IM) projects are completed throughout the year as part of a  proactive program to maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure and amenities,  including roadways, sidewalks, buildings, beach-related facilities, streetscapes,  landscaped areas and public parks. The program meets the following goal of the City’s  Vision Statement:  “​We envision​: ...A livable, attractive, safe, secure and sustainable coastal  Community that embraces the beach and riverside as the main amenities, and  supports local culture and education.”  Accomplishments for Year 2017 and Goals for Year 2018  Hurricanes Matthew and Irma Response  IM Staff assisted City contractors in clean-up efforts after Hurricanes Matthew and  Irma. Tasks included clearing roadways of debris, cleaning City parks, cleaning  stormwater inlets of debris, repairing damage to City facilities, repairing and replacing  street sign poles, removing and replacing solar lights and a variety of other related  tasks.  #TheSpaceBetween 166  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Ridgewood Drive solar light damaged by Hurricane Irma  Damaged decorative street at the corner of Church Lane and SR A1A  Beach-Cleaning Activities  Staff performed annual beach cleaning with the beach rake in January 2017. Parking at  the Washington Avenue beach crossover area was limited due to the placement of  #TheSpaceBetween 167  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 roll-off containers for debris storage. Two dumpsters of debris were collected and  removed from the beach. This same procedure is utilized annually to clean the beach of  debris. The City shares the beach rake with the City of Cocoa Beach.  Support for Culture & Leisure Services and City-Related Events  Staff provided and will continue to provide maintenance and logistical support for  events including Friday Fest, Movie in the Park, Founders’ Day, the Reindeer Run/Walk,  Trunk-or-Treat, Holiday in the City, soccer leagues, Little League and library book sales.  Ridgewood Avenue Streetscape Enhancements  Decorative street signs were installed by Staff along the entire roadway as part of a  streetscape enhancement program. Similar signs were also installed along N. Atlantic  Avenue and SR A1A in 2017. Additional landscaping was planted and rock bedding was  installed as part of continuing beautification efforts. These types of improvements to  Ridgewood Avenue and other streetscape corridors will continue through 2018.  #TheSpaceBetween 168  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 North-Side Entrance Sign  Staff worked to beautify the northernmost entry sign on SR A1A. Broken pavers and  lights were removed and new pavers, lights and landscaping were installed. The lights  were replaced with energy-efficient lighting that is much brighter and will last longer  than its predecessor.  North-side entrance sign before  North-side entrance sign after  Mowing and Chemical/Fertilization Contracts  The City’s mowing contract was awarded for another year to Green Leaf Landscaping  and Irrigation, Inc. of Melbourne. The City’s Chemical/Fertilization Contract was  awarded for another year to Black’s Spray Service, Inc. of Merritt Island.  #TheSpaceBetween 169  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Green Leaf performing annual tree maintenance  Sidewalk and Curb Repairs  Sections of sidewalks and curbs throughout the City were replaced in 2017 as part of  ongoing maintenance activities. These infrastructure repair efforts will continue in 2018.  Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station  Staff purchased and installed two electric vehicle (EV) chargers for Manatee Sanctuary  Park and the Cape Canaveral Public Library. They are the first chargers in the City that  are free to the public and part of a larger sustainability initiative that aligns with the  Cape Canaveral Vision Statement. Staff, including utilities mechanics and IM teams,  worked with the City’s inmate work squad, to prepare the site and install the units. An EV  charging station has been installed at the new City Hall and additional stations are  planned for installation at PWS and Banana River Park in 2018.  Structural Repairs to Beach Crossovers  Work includes refurbishing all City beach crossovers. Typically, two crossovers are  improved each fiscal year. The Monroe Avenue and Adams Avenue crossovers were  refurbished in 2016. The Tyler Avenue crossover will be refurbished utilizing recycled  materials by Staff and the City’s inmate work squad in 2018.  #TheSpaceBetween 170  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017     Keep Brevard Beautiful (KBB) Activities  The City again funded KBB with an annual contribution of $2,300.00. KBB conducted  several environmental projects in the City such as beach cleanups, road and park  cleanups and so forth. The following is a summary of KBB activities conducted and the  estimated dollar values to the City from July 2016 through June 2017:  ●Adopt-A-Shore — 1,090 volunteer hours removed 4,085 pounds of trash. Value =  $23,555.00  ●Adopt-A-Road — 714 volunteer hours removed 20,215 pounds of trash. Value =  $15,440.00  ●Adopt-A-Park — 114 volunteer hours removed 680 pounds of trash. Value =  $2,463.00  ●Trash Bash — 180 volunteers removed 1,420 pounds of trash. Value = $3,889.00  ●Total measurable value to City of Cape Canaveral = $45,349.00  KBB also participated in the following projects:  ●School of the Month Environmental Award (SEA) — Cape View Elementary School  participated in the 2016 – 2017 SEA Program  ●A recycling education program that was presented to all fourth and fifth grade  classes  #TheSpaceBetween 171  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 ●Anti-litter programs that assist teachers in educating students about litter were held for kindergarten through third grade Sustainability  Sustainability Definition and City Goals  As defined by the EPA, the concept of sustainability is based upon a single principle:  Everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or  indirectly, on our natural environment. Sustainability creates and maintains the  conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit  fulfilling the social, economic and other requirements of present and future generations.  Sustainability is important to making sure that we have and will continue to have, the  water, materials and resources to protect human health and our environment.  Or more simply defined:  Sustainability meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future  generations to meet their own needs.  Sustainability continues to emerge as a result of significant concerns about the  unintended social, environmental and economic consequences of rapid population  growth, economic growth and consumption of our natural resources. Focus areas of  sustainability for government agencies and the general public include:  ●Energy independence. ●Climate protection. ●Air quality. ●Material resources. ●Urban design, land use, green building and transportation. ●Parks, open spaces and habitat conservation. ●Water resources and flood protection. ●Public involvement and personal responsibility. A major goal of the City is to make sustainability the next level of environmental  protection by drawing on advances in science and technology to protect human health  and the environment, and promoting innovative green business and operational  #TheSpaceBetween 172  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   practices. The concept of sustainability is also one of the major goals of the City’s  Vision Statement, which states:   “​We envision:​ ...A livable, attractive, safe, inclusive and sustainable coastal  Community that embraces the oceanside and riverside as the main amenities,  and supports and promotes local tourism, culture, recreation, commerce,  municipal civic interests and education.”  Accomplishments for Year 2017 and Goals for Year 2018S  Staff Sustainability Working Group  City Staff has embraced the Vision Statement and concept of sustainability when  completing infrastructure project, and preparing future Capital Improvement Plans and  budgets. To further delineate the concept, the City has appointed select Staff members  to an internal sustainability working group to prepare a Sustainability Plan that includes  both short-term and long-term sustainability goals. Safeguarding the health of the Indian  River Lagoon ecosystem is integral to the City’s economic, social and environmental  sustainability goals, and the challenges associated with this are urgent, diverse and  interrelated. Success depends on our ability to engage the Community and achieve a  commitment to a sustainable vision moving forward.  Guiding Principles  Major guiding principles of the sustainability working group in preparing the  Sustainability Plan include the following:  ●The City will lead by example.  ●The economic, ecological and social health of the Community are  interdependent.   ●Local decisions and policies have regional and global impact.  ●Policies and programs that enhance, protect and restore our natural ecosystem  support sustainability.  ●Policies and programs that reduce natural resource consumption and increase  efficiency in resource and material use support sustainability.  ●Policies and programs that facilitate regulatory compliance support  sustainability.  #TheSpaceBetween 173  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 ●Policies and programs that improve economic and social stability support sustainability. ●An educated and informed Community, acting as a steward of the environment, supports sustainability. ●The City’s ability to effectively respond to natural and manmade emergencies supports the sustainability of the Community. Several City programs and recently completed projects already promote the idea of  sustainability and are discussed in the following sections.  Parks and Green Space Areas  The City constructed a number of parks and green space areas. The largest parks  include Manatee Sanctuary Park and Banana River Park along the City’s riverfront and  Canaveral City Park in the central portion of the City. Manatee Sanctuary Park consists  of approximately 10 acres and recent improvements include:  ●A stormwater detention pond, swales and underground piping. ●Paved parking facilities with solar-powered lighting. ●Beautification via the addition of trees (over 100 palms) and shrubs. ●Numerous sculptures and educational information kiosks. ●A paved walking path with exercise stations. Banana River Park consists of approximately five acres and recent improvements  include:  ●A pavilion area. ●Expanded parking facilities. ●Improved stormwater treatment areas. ●Beautification via the addition of trees and shrubs. Canaveral City Park consists of approximately five acres. Recent and future  improvements include:  ●The construction of an underground stormwater treatment area. ●Improved stormwater inlets. ●Upgraded softball and other sports facilities. ●Beautification via the addition of trees and shrubs. #TheSpaceBetween 174  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 The underground stormwater treatment area for the park is somewhat unique in that  stormwater is directed to underground chambers for infiltration into the surficial aquifer  instead of discharging into the Banana River. Use of underground chambers allows for  the same current land use — softball and Little League fields — as before construction.  This type of stormwater treatment is used most successfully in areas with sandy soils  and where land is not available for large stormwater detention ponds.  Six other park facilities are located throughout the City for recreational purposes.  Additional parks and green space areas may be constructed in the future if properties  and funding become available.  Complete Streets  The complete streets concept is a major component of the City’s Vision Statement and  is defined as a roadway where the entire right-of-way is designed and operated to  enable safe access for all users. Pedestrian, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all  ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across a complete street.  City Staff worked closely with the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization  (SCTPO) to construct complete streets projects and obtain outside funding. Projects  that have been completed to date or are in the construction and planning phases  include:  ●Ridgewood Avenue Streetscape Project — Completed in 2011 on Ridgewood Avenue from the southern City limits to the northern terminus of the roadway. (1.1 miles in length) ●N. Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project — Completed in 2017 on N. Atlantic Avenue from the intersection with SR A1A to Port Canaveral. (1.1 miles in length) ●Central Boulevard Streetscape Project — Future complete street on Central Boulevard from Ridgewood Avenue to Thurm Boulevard. This will provide easy access to the beach and riverfront. (1.3 miles in length) ●Thurm Boulevard Streetscape Project — Potential future streetscape to provide safer access to riverfront parks in the northwestern portion of the City. (0.6 miles in length) #TheSpaceBetween 175  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 ●Center Street and Buchanan Avenue Streetscape Project — Potential future streetscape project to provide easy east-west access to the beach and riverfront in the southern portion of the City. (0.6 miles in length) For these completed projects, the City received the April 2014 Outstanding Engineering  Efforts in Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety designation from SCTPO. These complete  streets projects will provide easy north-south and east-west access to all areas of the  City, and will also:  ●Increase safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. ●Support economic development. ●Improve stormwater treatment. ●Increase the ability of residents to traverse the City. ●Support an overall healthy Community. Reclaimed Water Program  The City operates and maintains a reclaimed water system at the 1.8-MGD Water  Reclamation Facility. Wastewater is treated to advanced treatment standards through a  high-level disinfection process and is continually monitored and analyzed to ensure  consistent high quality and compliance with State regulations. The primary benefits of  maintaining a reclaimed water system are to decrease demand upon potable water  supplies (aquifers) and reduce effluent discharges to the Banana River. A 2.5  million-gallon reclaimed water tank was constructed in 2016 that allows the City to  increase the amount of reclaimed water available to residents and decrease discharges  of treated wastewater to the Banana River, thus reducing loadings of nitrogen and  phosphorous.  Stormwater Program  The City completed the construction of nine nutrient-separating baffle boxes in all major  stormwater outfall pipes. Baffle boxes collect debris, sediment and nutrients in  stormwater prior to discharge into the Banana River, thus improving water quality.  Through these stormwater improvement projects, the City was the first municipality in  Florida to provide treatment of all stormwater prior to its discharge to the receiving  water body. For these projects, the City received an award from the MRC for outstanding  efforts by a municipality to improve health of the Indian River Lagoon. These and other  #TheSpaceBetween 176  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 future stormwater improvement projects are part of the City’s Stormwater Master Plan  — revised in early 2015 — to reduce discharge of nutrients, sediment and debris in  stormwater to the Banana River. City Staff is currently reviewing proposed stormwater  improvement projects included in the Stormwater Master Plan to determine the most  cost-effective way to meet the City’s TMDL requirements. Future regulatory changes on  both the Federal and State level may also require additional improvements to the City’s  existing stormwater management system.   Beach Improvements  City Staff coordinates the annual  planting of sea oats along the City’s  beachfront. These projects are  performed by resident volunteers and  include planting sea oats on the primary  sand dune along the Atlantic Ocean.  The sea oats — which are native  vegetation — are planted to trap  windblown sand, thus stabilizing the  primary dune and beautifying the City’s  beachfront. The City will continue to  coordinate sea oats-planting projects  with volunteers in order to maintain an  aesthetically pleasing beachfront.  Volunteers also participate in beach clean-up events sponsored by KBB. These events  are typically performed twice per year (in spring and fall) and include the removal of  litter from the City’s beachfront and general cleanup of the primary sand dune area. The  City will continue to coordinate beach cleanup events with KBB and resident volunteers  in order to maintain a clean City beachfront.  #TheSpaceBetween 177  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   Lighting Improvement Projects  The City completed a number of lighting improvement projects to decrease light  pollution, lower utility costs, improve energy efficiency and reduce the City’s carbon  footprint. These projects included:  ●Installing shields on 65 utility pole lights along the beachfront area to limit  impacts on sea turtle nesting.  ●Installing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on new decorative light poles at the Cape  Canaveral Public Library parking lot.  ●Installing solar-powered, LED lighting as part of the Ridgewood Avenue and N.  Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Projects.  ●Installing solar-powered, LED lighting as part of the improvements to Manatee  Sanctuary Park.  ●Retrofitting T-12 lighting fixtures with more energy-efficient T-8 lighting fixtures in  five City buildings.  Future lighting improvement projects will also include use of LEDs and solar-powered  lighting, where appropriate, thus improving energy efficiency and reducing the City’s  carbon footprint.  Fire Station, Water Reclamation Facility Main Building and New City Hall  Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards (Silver Certification)  were used as building guidelines in recent new construction and rehabilitation of City  buildings. This included the construction of the new fire station and City Hall and the  rehabilitation of the main building at the Water Reclamation Facility. These standards  were developed by the U.S. Green Building Council to encourage a more sustainable  approach to building design, construction and operation.   The LEED Program is composed of five main categories, which are broken down as  follows:  ●Sustainable sites — Curtail pollution and soil erosion  ●Water efficiency — Use 20% less water than standard buildings of similar size  ●Energy and atmosphere — Use 10% less energy than standard buildings of similar  size  #TheSpaceBetween 178  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 ●Materials and resources — Use recycled materials in building construction and ongoing operations ●Indoor environmental quality — Use ventilation and off-gassing of materials to reduce energy demands LEED standards (Silver Certification) will continue to be used as a guide for all future  construction and renovation of City buildings.  Tree, Shrub and Flower Plantings  The City maintains an aggressive tree-, shrub- and flower-planting program in parks and  right-of-ways. Through these efforts, the City has been designated a Tree City USA by  the Arbor Day Foundation for the past 25+ years. Just a few of the plantings that have  occurred during the past few years include:  ●Manatee Sanctuary Park — Over 100 large palms were moved from Port Canaveral and W. Central Boulevard; numerous large shrubs were planted around the pavilion and turtle sculpture; two trees and eight large shrubs were planted in the parking lot median; seven wax myrtles were replaced along the property line; and hundreds of flowers, low-lying shrubs, groundcovers and cordgrasses were planted throughout the park. ●Banana River Park — Over 15 large palms were moved to the park; 12 wax myrtles were replaced along the property line; and trees, shrubs, groundcovers and flowers will be added as part of future park improvements in 2018. ●Ridgewood Avenue Streetscape Project — Additional trees, large shrubs and thousands of flowers, low-lying shrubs, groundcovers and cordgrasses were planted. ●N. Atlantic Avenue Streetscape Project — 97 trees, hundreds of large shrubs and flowers, low-lying shrubs, groundcovers and cordgrasses were planted. In general, it is City policy to:  ●Move trees whenever possible, rather than cut them down. ●Replace dead trees and shrubs as needed. (Funds are budgeted annually.) ●Continue to add flowers, low-lying shrubs, groundcovers and cordgrasses to right-of-ways, medians and parks throughout the City. (Funds are budgeted annually.) #TheSpaceBetween 179  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 ●Rely solely on a licensed arborist to trim oak trees. The City will continue to include funds in the annual budget for planting new trees at  selected locations throughout the City.  Conclusion  The City recognizes the concept of sustainability and embraces these principles into all  planning activities, budget preparation and building designs. One of the City’s goals is to  lead by example when utilizing sustainability principles so that activities conducted by  private enterprise will follow the same principles. As previously stated, the ultimate  sustainability goal is detailed in the City’s Vision Statement:  “​We envision​: ...a livable, attractive, safe, inclusive and sustainable coastal  Community that embraces the oceanside and riverside as the main amenities,  and supports and promotes local tourism, culture, recreation, commerce,  municipal civic interests and education.”  #TheSpaceBetween 180  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Brevard County Sheriff’s  Office  #TheSpaceBetween 181  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Cape Canaveral Precinct Front Desk  The Cape Canaveral front desk is staffed by two civilians and open Monday through  Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Front Desk Totals 2017  Data collected from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017  Type of Assistance Rendered 2017  Total phone calls 4,936  Total walk-ups assisted 2,415  Fingerprints completed 592  Notary services provided 298  Cape Canaveral Precinct Patrol Division  The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Cape Canaveral Precinct staffs 63 sworn  law enforcement officers serving the citizens of the City of Cape Canaveral, Avon by the  Sea and Port Canaveral.  The Cape Canaveral Precinct continues to operate efficiently and is fiscally responsible.  Due in part to partnership with Port Canaveral, the BCSO is able to provide law  enforcement services and amplify patrol presence with no increase in cost; therefore,  the BCSO did not submit a budget increase for Fiscal Year 2017 – 2018.  #TheSpaceBetween 182  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 Statistical Trends for 2016 – 2017  Data collected from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017  Category 2016 2017 % Change  Total calls 22,575 26,486 17%  Case reports 2,242 2,676 19%  Juvenile arrests 25 34 26%  Adult arrests 971 1,133 17%  Burglaries 110 169 54%  Drug arrests 167 362 117%  DUI arrests 126 204 62%  Traffic citations 1,063 1,271 20%  Community Outreach  The BCSO Cape Canaveral Precinct Special Operations Unit assisted with numerous  events and programs during the year, including:  ●National Night Out — The BCSO partners with Canaveral Fire Rescue to host National Night Out each year. This event provides the Community a hands-on understanding of equipment and resources available through the BCSO and fire department. ●Thanksgiving Meals — The Cape Canaveral Precinct helps provide local families in need and individuals who are a part of the Meals on Wheels program with complete Thanksgiving meals. Last year, the Cape Canaveral Precinct teamed up with Publix to provide 13 families and seniors with Thanksgiving dinner. ●Christmas Angels — The Cape Canaveral Precinct and fire department partnered with local businesses to provide toys for area children whose families are under #TheSpaceBetween 183  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 financial strain. Last year, the program provided 47 children with items for  Christmas  ●Cape Canaveral Police Athletic League (PAL) — This program provides recreational activities for youths as an alternative to involvement in criminal conduct or gang involvement. The PAL program is open to those 13 – 17 years of age. ●Citizens Observer Patrol (COP) — The COP is designed to assist deputies in combating crime. These volunteers are an extra set of eyes and ears in local neighborhoods and help to report and deter criminal activity. During the year, COP volunteers logged 920 hours. ●Neighborhood and Business Watch — Neighborhood and Business Watch programs center on neighbors and law enforcement personnel working together to increase Community awareness and reduce crime. The BCSO Crime Prevention Unit offers a variety of programs to assist home and business owners in reducing their risk of crime. ●City of Cape Canaveral Events — The Special Operations Unit also assists with numerous City-sponsored events during the year such as Friday Fests, Fido Field Day, the Reindeer 5K and many more. They work hand in hand with the City’s Culture & Leisure Services Department to ensure that each function runs smoothly by providing a law enforcement presence. #TheSpaceBetween 184  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017           Canaveral Fire Rescue                    #TheSpaceBetween 185  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   ●Canaveral Fire Rescue (CFR) responded to 2,872 calls for service. That is 128  more calls than last year. 1,966 of those calls were in the City.  ●The average response time in the City was four minutes and 16 seconds.  ●Emergency Medical Services represented 73.4% of all calls. There were 1,494  ground transports, 11 medical helicopter flyouts, 58 motor vehicle crashes, 12  car versus pedestrian incidents, 155 physically disabled assists and 496  advanced life support patients. Major responses included mutual aid and  responses to Hurricanes Matthew and Irma.  ●CFR volunteers contributed 795.5 hours. The majority of these hours were  dedicated to training and coverage of special events.  ●Shift personnel completed a 24-hour hazardous material refresher course.  ● Seaport Canaveral sent two CFR personnel to Williams Foam School in Texas.  ●CFR sent two personnel members to be trained in emergency response via Texas  A&M’s Liquefied Natural Gas Program.  ●Two personnel successfully completed paramedic training.  ● Extensive training conducted with Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO),  Brevard County Fire Rescue and Cocoa Beach Fire Department at the old Fairvilla  building. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), wall breach, rope systems, scene  size-up, entanglement, rapid intervention team and numerous other operations  were performed. This opportunity was priceless for all involved.  ●CFR performed extensive work to get both tank farms back in operation after  Hurricane Irma. 8,000 feet of 7-¼-inch hose had to be set up to accomplish this  feat.   ●CFR personnel obtained additional training in rope rescue, water rescue, active  shooter situations and emergency management.  ●CFR planned and participated in a full-scale active shooter exercise sponsored by  the Department of Homeland Security.  ●CFR personnel worked closely with BCSO to make sure that Community  members in need were taken care of during the holidays and throughout the year.  CFR continued to assist BCSO with donated funds to sponsor Community events.  As always, BCSO and CFR received overwhelming support from the Community.  The area Corvette clubs, The Cove Merchants Association, Sea Port Canaveral  and numerous others continue to be gracious supporters in these endeavors.  ●CFR completed more than 6,000 training hours in 2017.  #TheSpaceBetween 186  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017   ●The department conducted several mutual and automatic aid trainings with  Cocoa Beach, Brevard County and the United States Coast Guard.  ●CFR trained 112 students in CPR and advanced cardiovascular life support.   ●CFR assisted with City and Community events, including National Night Out, U.S.  Coast Guard field day, summer camps, Reverse Trade Show, Fall Festival, the  Reindeer Run 5K, Holiday in the City, Founders' Day, Corvette Club Christmas  Parade, Cape View Elementary School Government Week, Friday Fests,  Rockledge High Maritime Studies Program and so forth.  ●CFR provided additional coverage for several major events including the Space  Coast Seafood & Music Festival, boat races, kids’ fishing tournaments, July 3​rd  fireworks, art shows and numerous activities at the Exploration Tower and in the  City.  ●There were 487 personnel members who completed 53 Port Canaveral Maritime  Academy firefighting trainings. We had 170 personnel members participate in  seven live fire training days.  ●A new engine was placed in service and is running out of the City station.  ●The Opticom traffic control system was installed on all City lights.  ●Port Station 52 was updated.  ● All stations were upgraded to a new station-alerting system.  ●We updated all 899 pre-plans and 71 complex drawings.  ●Fire Prevention conducted 766 new inspections, 886 re-inspections and 235 new  construction inspections. We also performed 135 plans reviews and answered 93  requests or complaints from the public in regard to fire prevention.  ●Lifeguards performed four personnel rescues, 5,610 preventative actions and  located 35 missing persons. They treated 490 for minor injuries and provided  major medical care to seven patients.  #TheSpaceBetween 187  City of Cape Canaveral - State of the City Report 2017 #TheSpaceBetween 188  Here’s to a Great Year in #TheSpaceBetween!