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City Manager’s 5/25/2018

WEEK-IN-REVIEW

Palm Coast Remembers

America’s Heroes

This Memorial Day, join Mayor

Holland, City Council, Congressman

Ron DeSantis, and local elected

officials in honoring America’s Heroes

at the City’s annual Memorial Day

Ceremony, Monday, May 28th 8am, at

Heroes Memorial Park (rain location

at Fire Station 21 on Corporate Drive).

Highlights

“Remembering America’s Heroes” ~ Memorial Day Ceremony~

Monday, May 28, 8am to 9am Heroes Memorial Park

Local Rescue Highlighted in

Publication:

Palm Coast Firefighters and local

residents were highlighted in the May

2018 issue of Florida Fire Chiefs

Association Magazine for saving the life

of the resident’s co-worker. Lifesaving

awards were presented at a recent City

Council meeting, to these hero co-

workers who saved the life of their friend

by performing CPR while waiting for

Palm Coast firefighters to arrive.

2018 Photo Contest – FINAL

WEEK:

Don’t miss your chance to participate in

the Find Your Florida 2018 Photography

Contest. This is the last full week and it

continues only through May 31st. For

information about the contest, to see the

list of fabulous prizes, and to submit and

manage your entries, visit the City’s

website here

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/photocon

test.

Highlights

May 2018 Issue of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association Magazine

Pool Safety Day Saturday, May 26, 1pm

Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool

“Remembering America’s Heroes” ~ Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 28, 8am to 9am

Heroes Memorial Park

City Offices CLOSED, in Observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 28

Grand Opening of Wastewater Treatment Plant #2 Tuesday, June 5, 4pm to 6pm

Wastewater Treatment Plant #2, Peavy Grade

Friday, June 8, 8:45pm Central Park in Town Center

Next Week:

Tuesday, May 29, City Council Workshop, 9am, City Hall – Community Wing, 160 Lake Avenue

Tuesday, May 29, City Council Special Business Mtg, 9am, City Hall – Community Wing, 160 Lake

Avenue

Announcements

Administrative Services & Economic Development Department Update

BAC Update

Public Works Department Update

Community Development Department Update

Fire Department Update

Parks & Recreation Department Update

Utility Department Update

Humane Society Update

water disinfection process

Movies in the Park (June 8 event)

summer Nature/Fitness Walks (June 5 event)

road closure at Ramrock and Ramblewood

Attachments

News Releases

ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-Beau Falgout, Assist. City Mgr

Processed 6 public records requests.

Processed 1 litigation document.

Prepared and processed 35 documents for recording.

Prepared 2 agenda items.

Prepared and posted 2 agendas.

Processed 1 bond.

City Clerk

Communications & Marketing Please join us for our Memorial Day ceremony – rain or shine Monday morning at 8 a.m. at Heroes Park (or Fire Station 21

on Corporate Drive if it rains). We have several veterans speaking, along with Mayor Milissa Holland. We just learned this

week that Congressman Ron DeSantis will be joining us and speaking. World War II veteran Frank Fonte and other

veterans will present memorial wreaths, and we will have local Gold Star Families there with us. The Community Chorus of

Palm Coast and the Coastal Florida Police & Fire Pipes & Drums will perform music, and the Palm Coast Fire Department

Honor Guard will present the colors. Please join us in remembering our veterans who lost their lives in service and

honoring their families.

We are also preparing for two other important upcoming events – both on Tuesday, June 5. We invite everyone to the

Grand Opening of Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. (see news release on our website for details), then we

invite everyone to the Palm Coast City Council meeting for a commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the 1998 wildfires.

Palm Coast Television is producing a video about the wildfires that will debut that evening.

The results of the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation are in, and we’re pleased to announce the City of

Palm Coast came in 18th in the nation for cities with 30,000-99,999 population. Thank you to all residents who took the

pledge to conserve water. It’s an important issue for us and all of Florida. Follow our Facebook page for great tips on how

you can conserve water each and every day.

News releases and announcements released this week include a notice about our upcoming water disinfection process,

Movies in the Park (June 8 event), summer Nature/Fitness Walks (June 5 event) and road closure at Ramrock and

Ramblewood.

Welcome to our summer intern Nicole Brownrigg, who is attending the University of Alabama! Nicole will be working on

several big projects this summer and has already written two news releases.

Graphic design work includes design of the 2018 Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup mascot, a race flier for Feet to Feast 5K

and a race flier for the Pink Army 5K. A SnapChat filter has been created for the Feet to Feast 5K. We posted to Facebook,

Twitter and Instagram.

Social Media

POST OF THE WEEK

Central Services Division

Purchasing

Status Ref. # Project

Pending RFP-UT-18-47 Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

Open RFSQ-CD-18-41 Design Services for Lehigh Trail Trailhead at Belle Terre Parkway

Evaluating RFS-ADM-18-25 Executive Search Firm

Reopened ITB-CD-CME-18-04 SR 100 at Seminole Woods Blvd Intersections Improvement Project

Completed ITB-UT-18-14 Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1 Odor Control Improvements Project

Completed RFSQ Lakeview Boulevard Path & Seminole Woods Intersection Improvements

Completed ITB-UT-18-24 Wastewater Residuals Management Services

Completed ITB-CD-CME-17-39 Construction of Lakeview Boulevard Multi-Use Path

Completed RFP-IT-18-36 FiberNet OSP Operations and Maintenance

Completed LOI-CD-18-31 Professional Services for Citation Parkway Improvements

Completed RFSQ-CD-18-43 Recreation Center Master Plan

Completed ITB-UT-18-30 PEP Tank Pump Panel Assemblies

Completed RFQ-CD-18-45 Pipe Replacement and Rehabilitation Project

Completed RFQ-CD-18-46 Seawall Installation

Completed RFP-UT-18-47 Biofiltration System

Contracts Processed:

AAA Fence – Franchise Agreement for Roll Off Containers – 5/20/2018 – 5/19/2019

Stewart’s Electric Motor Works Inc. – Piggyback Contract to purchase and repair electric motors and

pumps – 5/21/2018 – 4/22/2019

SGS Contracting Services, Inc. – Construction Contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant 1 Odor Control

Improvements – 5/10/2018 – 8/10/2018

Danella Construction Corporation of Florida – Master Services Agreement for FiberNet OSP Operations

and Maintenance – 5/21/2018 – 5/20/2021

Precision Contracting Services Inc. - Master Services Agreement for FiberNet OSP Operations and

Maintenance – 5/21/2018 – 5/20/2021

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER

BUSINESS CONSULTING

This Week – 12 Consulting Sessions, 30 Consulting Hours

Total for Month – 35 Consulting Sessions, 101 Consulting Hours PALM COAST BAC IMPACT

Economic Impact This Fiscal Year - $2,324,000

Economic Impact to Date- $28 Million

Return on Investment - $86 per Tax Dollar Invested NEW PALM COAST COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES

RP Acupuncture Inc – 397 Palm Coast Pkwy – Acupuncturist Caliber Home Loans Inc – 4869 Palm Coast Pkwy – Mortgage Lender

NEW PALM COAST HOME BASED BUSINESSES

William D Scott – Retail Sales Air Medics of Central FL Inc – Air Conditioning Contractor MGM Property Works LLC – Handyman Service Veteran Errands LLC – Unclassified Personal Service Mosaic Wellness & Coaching Inc – Consultant

3,470 2 91 2,366 55 22,500 3 2 4

GRADED RESIDENTIAL SWALE MAINT

- LF

REPAIRED OUTFALLS

CULVERT PIPE

CLEANING # PIPE

CULVERT PIPE

CLEANING -LF

REPLACE DRAINAGE PIPES - LF

DITCH MAINT LF

INSPECT DITCH

DRAINAGE PROBLEMS

CATCH BASINS

CLEANED OUT

WASHOUTS REPAIRED

Stormwater Division

PUBLIC WORKS – Nestor Abreu, Director

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PARKS & HIKING TRAILS INSPECTIONS # MILES

PARKS & TRAILS SIGN INSPECTIONS

ATHLETIC FIELDS PAINTED

INSPECT PKS & ATHLETIC FIELD IRRIGATION ZONES

PARKWAY MEDIAN MAINTENANCE

INSPECT MEDIAN IRRIGATION ZONES

CLEAN - HOLLAND PK

Parks & Medians Division

Pitcher’s mound maintenance – ITSC baseball field

Replacing failed stormwater pipe – Freneau Lane

Maintaining landscape beds

Palm Coast Parkway

Trimming shrubs – Palm Coast Parkway

Stormwater pipe lining

Franciscan Lane

Irrigation repair – City Hall

Cleaning restrooms

Holland Park Irrigation repair - Holland Park

Erosion control- F section

Hazard tree removal

Prichard Drive

Fire mitigation- Prichard Drive

FPL path

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10 3

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Streets Division

Curb & gutter swept # of miles Pot holes repaired Traffic signal work

Repair signs Street light inspections After hours call

Fire Mitigation Hazardous tree removal Special Projects

CITYWIDE FACILITY REQUESTS

ROAD CALLS

VEHICLES - REPAIR

VEHICLES - INSPECTIONS

VEHICLES - PM'S

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - RD CALLS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - REPAIRS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - PM'S

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20

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16

9

9

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46

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Facility & Fleet Service

City Fleet Fire

Door hinge repair – Holland Park

Hazardous tree removal

Utility Drive

Fleet program research at various sites

Pothole repair – Royal Palms extension

Headwall fabrication

Sesame Boulevard sidewalk

Headwall pipe installation – Sesame Boulevard sidewalk

Fence repair – Tennis Center

Re-staking trees

Whiteview Parkway

Pothole repair – Belle Terre

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WatercrestMemory

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Hidden LakesPhase 1

Section 2B

GrandLandingsPhase 3B

Palm CoastReadiness

Center(Armory)

GrandLandingsPhase 3C

Marina DelPalma

Discount TireStore

MatanzasLake Estates

Gioia Sales

Developer Projects Under Construction

28 Old Kings RD . Unit 8 Interior Alterations-Medical Cannabis "Trulieve Dispensary

Stellar Construction Management

LLC $103,000

5910 State Hwy 100 E Equipment Storage Metal Canopy FPL Company $375

397 Palm Coasst Pkwy SW Unit 4 "RP Acupuncture" Clinic Rosa Panos & Nicole Marcelli

5 Utility Drive Unit #19 "Mila's Euro Lounge Café" M Machin Enterprises Inc

66 Russell Drive "Crown's Aim Inc" DBA Hanifan's Cozy Home- Vasyl &Maria Kavatsiuk

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$304,160,627

Commercial Permits Applied

Commercial Permit Issued

Certificate of Occupancy Issued

Construction value improvements  from October 1, 2017 to date

Residential Single Family/Duplex Residences

Total Permits Issues:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Stephen Flanagan, Director

Presentation to the Rotary Club of Flagler County: Tree Pruning Basics and City Regulations

A member of the Planning Division, the City’s Landscape Architect – Bill Butler, was the featured speaker at the luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Flagler County to show pictures and discuss the why, how and when of tree pruning. Also discussed were planting tips and what City regulations are in place to control over pruning. Assistance in the form of making like a tree, was provided by our City Fire Chief and Rotary member Mike Beadle! The Chief’s arm was an example of where to make cuts in order to remove a lateral branch properly (the arm was not actually cut!). The Club was very interested in the discussion and learned quite a lot on how to manage their trees on the commercial property they might own as well as their home sites. Presentation to the Savannah Square Homeowner’s Association:

Another presentation was made this week by Planning Division member and Landscape Architect, Bill Butler, at the May meeting of the Savannah Square Homeowner’s Association to answer questions the group had on tree removals, tree pruning, lawn care and how to select a landscape maintenance firm. Also discussed was what can be done to manage the undeveloped common area and what areas might have restrictions such as wetlands and conservation easements. The group was appreciative of the City’s willingness to take the time to talk with them and applauded all the beautification efforts that the City has done over the years.

Spotlight Projects

Presentation to William Butler from the Rotary Club of

Flagler County

Chief Beadle Being Used as a

Demonstration Model

FIRE– M.C. Beadle, Fire Chief

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Basic First Aid & CPR: June 16th 11 openings August 4th 12 openings Healthcare Provider: August 31st 8 openings

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Flagler Palm Coast High School students have completed 34 hours in Ride Alongs for the week. The students are already scheduling Ride Along time for the summer break! Yet another busy week filled with training! Pump Operations Training Class took place six days this week. Confined Space Quarterly Training was conducted this week as well. The City of Palm Coast Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 28th at Heroes Memorial Park. In the event of rain, the location will be Fire Station 21 – 9 Corporate Drive.

Tip of the Month:

Water Safety Awareness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx

bd0CXTCZY

Download CodeRED to be notified of

emergencies that may impact your

safety:

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/emerge

ncy/codered

Volunteer Intern

“Become a Volunteer”

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/govern

ment/fire/volunteer

Register for Basic First Aid & CPR or

Healthcare Provider:

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/govern

ment/fire/cpr

Car Seat Installs/Education:

Please call 386-986-2300 or stop by any

of our fire stations

GUIDANCE

Memorial Day 2018 Remembering America’s Heroes

May 2018 Issue of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association Magazine

This article was published in the May

2018 Issue of the Florida Fire Chiefs

Association Magazine. It recognizes

Sandvik employees Kate Kife, Gene

Kleinschmit, Tricia Pacionis, and Lori

Scorpio as well as Palm Coast Fire

Department Engine 21’s crew: Lt. Driscoll,

Driver Engineer Bachman and

FF/Paramedic Graham for saving Palm

Coast resident Judro’s life.

Another long week of Pump Operations

Training Class! This week called for

hands-on training of apparatus operations

practical checkouts.

In this picture, they are flowing water

from a hydrant relay pumped from Engine

232 to Ladder 25.

Confined Space Quarterly Training took

place Monday and Tuesday of this week.

The Confined Space Rescue Team was

formed and remains in service in the

event a city worker is trapped or injured

in an enclosed space. Our responsibility is

to be sure we are ready for any event in

the city requiring rescue services.

As shown in the picture, they are utilizing

a tripod lowering system to lower and

retract First Responder Kulev from the

manhole to train for emergency events.

HIGHLIGHTS

Pump Operations Training Class

Confined Space Training

Parks & Recreation – Alex Boyer, Director

We hosted our monthly Lunch N’ Lecture Series sponsored by Florida Hospital Flagler on Friday, May 18. Dr. Sean

Gimbert of New Spring Chiropractic shared “Bulletproof Your Nutrition” where he discussed how to improve your

health through natural nutritional methods. We had a great turnout and look forward to our next one on June 22.

Our summer adult sports leagues are starting up in less than 2 weeks. The registration deadline for our Adult

Basketball League and our new Adult Sand Volleyball League is May 30. We are accepting registrations for full

teams, small groups, and free agents if you don’t have a team. Visit www.palmcoastgov.com/register under the

Athletics tab for details. Our Recreation Supervisor of Aquatics and Head Lifeguard finished the American Red Cross

Basic Swim Instructor Course this week of which they teach swim instructor candidates the criteria for Learn to

Swim Lessons. We are very excited for our Summer Swim Fitness Challenge to start this Saturday. If you swim 100

miles at Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool between May 26 and Sept. 2, you get a t-shirt! Did you know that about 33

laps is equal to 1 mile? Better get swimming! You can sign up at the front desk.

On Saturday, May 19, all of our Youth Programs staff went through training in preparation for Fun in the Sun

Summer Camp starting on June 4. They will be hosting a “Meet the Camp Counselor Night” on Tuesday, May 29

from 5 to 7pm at the Palm Coast Community Center. Parents and kids will have a chance to meet their camp

counselors, ask questions, get our parent guidebook, and receive their camp T-shirt. Also this week, our Recreation

Supervisor of Marketing and Parks & Rec Marketing Intern designed and produced posters that are now displayed at

the Palm Coast Community Center and Palm Coast Tennis Center and will be up soon at the Frieda Zamba

Swimming Pool. These posters highlight summer programs and will help to drive registrations. They also further

display the City’s brand. See a few samples below.

Summer 2018 Activity Guide http://www.palmcoastgov.com/recreation

Online Registration & Activities List http://www.palmcoastgov.com/register

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Adult/Senior Women’s Self-Defense Game Day Social Wood Carvers Senior Social Corner Sit, Stitch, N’ Give Color Me Happy Mah Jongg Open Art Studio Pinochle Lunch N’ Lecture Aquatics Aqua Zumba Water Aerobics Basic Swim Instructor Course Parent and Child Level 1 Swim Lessons Learn to Swim Level 1 Swim Lessons Stroke Correction Swim Lessons Kid’s Kayaking Class Athletics Open Pickleball Tennis - Adults Beginners Cardio Tennis Doubles Clinics Round Robins Tennis - Youth Rookie Rallies Red Rallies Orange Rallies Green Rallies Junior Development Toddler/Youth All winter/spring toddler & youth programs have ended. Fun in the Sun Summer Camp will start on June 4.

Programs Offered this Week

COMING UP

Fun in the Sun Summer Camp – June 4 Nature/Fitness Walks Returning – June 5 Frieda’s Festive Fridays – June 8 Movies in the Park – June 8 Specialty Summer Camps – most starting June 11 Food Truck Tuesday – June 19 Senior Summer Celebration Cookout – June 21 Dive-in Movies – June 22 FIFA World Cup Watch Party – June 23

Poster designed by Parks & Rec

Poster designed by Parks & Rec

5-24-2018

The average water demand for the week was 6.809 million gallons per day.

The average wastewater flow for the week was 8.901 million gallons per day.

Crews installed 21 new water meters and 1 new irrigation meter.

Contractors installed 4 new PEP tanks.

There are 17 new PEP tanks pending and 17 PEP tank replacements pending. Currently all new tanks are being installed within 4 days of site ready.

There are 240 new meter installations pending, with 30 cleared and an average installation time of 3 weeks.

Wastewater crews installed 8 PEP electric assemblies and 1 riser.

Replaced 25 PEP pumps, 28 floats, 1 back lid, 1 ball valve, 1 box and 3 cleanout caps. Repaired 3 service laterals and 1 gravity main.

There were 52 calls after hours.

Water Distribution crews repaired 2 water service lines, 5 manifolds, completed 12 meter pit adjustments/replacements and replaced 1 water service line. Tested and repaired 118 backflow preventers.

Wastewater crews inspected via CCTV 3,385 feet of gravity sewer mains and 15 manholes.

On May 22nd Water Distribution repaired a fire hydrant located on Woodborn Lane by replacing a stem coupling that opens and closes the hydrant. A 2 day boil water notice was issued for 28 homes.

On May 21st staff from Water Treatment Plant #2 re-programmed the new variable frequency drive at (LW) Limestone Well -23. Staff disinfected the well and collected the required sets of bacteriological samples for well clearance.

Staff from Wastewater Operations delivered 647 door tags for pending smoke testing in Section 8.

Utility – Richard Adams, Director

The average water demand for the week was

6.809 million gallons per day.

The average wastewater flow was

8.901 million gallons per day

Crew prepares to make confined space entry to repair leaking manhole.

Maintenance of Traffic (Flaggers) using 2-way communication headsets, allows them to be in constant communication with personnel. The crews use the headsets when working in roadways, or when in potentially hazardous conditions.

HIGHLIGHTS Wastewater Operations

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 May 22, 2018

Palm Coast announces temporary modification of disinfection treatment procedures Palm Coast – In order to maintain the reliability of the water distribution system serving Palm Coast Utility, the town of Marineland and Flagler County Utilities customers who live in Painters Hill and Beverly Beach, the City of Palm Coast Utility Department will temporarily change the disinfection process for its potable (drinking water) water supply. From June 6 to 26, the City will disinfect the water with free chlorine rather than combined chlorine/ammonia (chloramines). During this period, customers may experience a slight increase in the taste and odor of chlorine. The periodic and temporary conversion from chloramines, which are a longer-lasting disinfectant, to free chlorine, which is a stronger disinfectant, helps to ensure the quality of the drinking water in the distribution system. The maintenance program, which is a normal procedure for water systems, is supported by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and will include daily testing to monitor water quality and measure the effectiveness of the program. After this process is completed, Palm Coast Utility will revert to disinfection by the chloramines method. Customers on dialysis who use a proportioning machine to prepare dialysate are advised to contact their physician to obtain the appropriate steps to accommodate the change in water disinfection. Customers who have fish tanks or aquatic species are advised to contact a professional aquarist to avoid any problems associated with chlorine. For more information, please contact Palm Coast Customer Service at 386-986-2360.

NEWS RELEASE- City of Palm Coast Contact: Nicole Brownrigg, Communications & Marketing Intern 386-986-3702 May 22, 2018

Come experience the ‘Power Rangers’ back in action – free movie June 8 Palm Coast – Seek summer action at the upcoming Movie in the Park – at 8:45 p.m. Friday, June 8 – when Palm Coast Parks & Recreation and Flagler Schools present “Power Rangers” at Central Park in Town Center. Closed captioning is provided with the monthly movies. The family friendly movie on the big screen by the lake is free! Central Park is located at 975 Central Ave. in the Town Center area of Palm Coast (off of State Road 100 behind Flagler Palm Coast High School). The “Power Rangers” (rated PG-13) synopsis is as follows: Five ordinary teens who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it’s too late, band together as the Power Rangers. Bring snacks, blankets, lawn chairs and bug spray – and your family, neighbors and friends! What could be better than watching a fun family movie outdoors, under the stars? Movies in the Park is held on the second Friday of each month through October. Other upcoming movies include: • July 13, at 8:45 p.m. – The Lego Batman Movie • Aug. 10, at 8:30 p.m. – Beauty and the Beast For more information, go to www.palmcoastgov.com/movies. Or call Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Nicole Brownrigg, Communications & Marketing Intern 386-986-3702 May 23, 2018

Get outdoors for free with guided nature/fitness walks! Palm Coast – Explore the great outdoors through guided nature/fitness walks – offered free of charge by the Palm Coast Parks & Recreation Department. These guided tours are a great way to stay in shape while also taking advantage of the beautiful parks and trails Palm Coast has to offer. The Nature/Fitness Walks will be held 8:30-9:30 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from June 5 to Aug. 2. Each walk starts at the Palm Coast Community Center Trail Head, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE, Palm Coast. The trail is partially paved and partially sandy, with some areas of shade and some areas of direct sunlight. They are free, but please pre-register 48 hours in advance of each walk. Registration is now open through the City’s new, easy-to-use Civic Rec online registration program: www.palmcoastgov.com/register. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The schedule is as follows: June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, Aug. 7 and Aug. 21. More information about all of Palm Coast Parks & Recreation’s programs is available in the Activity Guide at www.palmcoastgov.com/recreation. For more information, call Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323.

May 25, 2018 Temporary road closures: Ramrock Lane and Ramblewood Drive Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast Public Works Department is planning two temporary road closures in the coming week as it replaces drainage pipes, weather permitting. From 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, the roadway in front of 21 Ramrock Lane will be closed. Residents will have access to their homes, but the road will be closed to through traffic. From 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, the roadway in front of 27 Ramblewood Drive will be closed. Residents will have access to their homes, but the road will be closed to through traffic. The City of Palm Coast appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents and motorists during these important drainage improvement projects. For more information, call Customer Service at 386-986-2360.

The cost of caring for our furry family members is on the rise and continues to grow. The cost of veterinary care alone puts a substantial burden on pet owners leading them to seek out lower-priced options. When veterinary visits are unavoidable, pet owners can utilize free or low cost animal clinics. Low cost clinics can perform spay and neuter surgeries, give vaccinations and microchipping, and other wellness services. A little research can result in a big savings. The Flagler Humane Society has a low cost wellness clinic and a low cost vaccination clinic to service those residents of Flagler County and surrounding areas. These clinics can help animals suffering from minor injuries, illnesses, and infections. The clinic can address minor issues that need surgical intervention, such as dentals and tumor/cyst removals. Donation Opportunities: The Flagler Humane Society Thrift Store always accepts donations. They cannot take in any computers/printers or large appliances. Call 386-597-2839 and leave a message. We are collecting shoes again! Bring your used shoes (any condition) to us to turn in for money! “General Donations” can be dropped off anytime at your convenience. FHS appreciates all donations, especially those from our Wish List (available at flaglerhumanesociety.org/wish-list). You can also purchase items via the Amazon.com link on the FHS website and ship them directly to the shelter. Outreach Adoption Events: Don’t forget that FHS have volunteers and adoptable pets at Petco, PetSmart, PetSupermarket and Tractor Supply in Palm Coast. Stop by and see our adoptable pets! Want to be a volunteer? Attend an orientation! Orientations are held at noon in the Humane Society education room every second Saturday of the month. Applications can be found on the FHS website. Interested in fostering? Contact our adoption specialist at [email protected]. Adoption Specials: Check the FHS Facebook for our Memorial Day Adoption Special. Upcoming Fundraisers/Events: See the FHS Website for information on our upcoming Spring Fling. Offered Services: The Flagler Humane Society has a variety of Subsidized Spay & Neuter Programs for members of the community that need to have their pets or community pets sterilized. Please call FHS at 386-445-1814, email [email protected] for questions. FHS has a Wellness Clinic for minor veterinary issues. Call 386-445-1814 for Appointments. Low Cost Vaccination Clinics are held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 1pm-3pm. No appointments are necessary for the Low Cost Vaccination Clinics. FHS also offers a “Pet Food Pantry” for those that are in need of assistance. Please call for more information. To keep up with Flagler Humane Society happenings – visit us on the FHS Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Website at www.flaglerhumanesociety.org, or via email at [email protected].

Animals ready for homes

Adoption specialist: Katrina Geigley [email protected] Outreach Manager: Katie Share [email protected]

GINA

Gina is a voluptuous lady that would love to live the life of

leisure. She is approximately 4 years old but that is an estimate as she came to the shelter as a stray. This lady is no stray. She is used

to living in a home on a comfortable bed. She is a little tough to get to know at first but

adjusts quickly. She is very adept at helping type letters and such. She loves to hit the computer

keys when you are trying to type. She gets along well with other

dogs. Meet her today!

Pet of the Week