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City Manager’s 9/28/2018

WEEK-IN-REVIEW

This week marked a change in

command at the Palm Coast Fire

Department. The department

honored Former Fire Chief Mike

Beadle after 30 years of honorable

service to the City of Palm Coast.

Chief Jerry Forte was sworn in as

the City’s next Fire Chief, with over

26 years of service. If you missed

the ceremony, you can replay our

Facebook Live video on the City’s

main Facebook page or the Fire

Department page.

Palm Coast Fire, Swears in new Chief

Swearing in Chief Jerry Forte

Friday, October 12, 7:15pm Central Park in Town Center

Tuesday, October 16, 5pm Central Park at Town Center

Announcements

This week wrapped the 2018 Palm

Coast & the Flagler Beaches Senior

Games. This year there were a record,

285 participants that competed in both

sanctioned and non-sanctioned sports.

All participants are invited to attend

the “Celebration of Athletes” at the City

Council meeting on October 2 at 6pm.

For more information, see the attached

Parks & Recreation Department

Update.

Senior Games

Senior Games – Pickleball Winners

Next Week:

Tuesday, October 2, City Council Business Mtg, 6pm, City Hall – Community Wing, 160 Lake

Avenue

Wednesday, October 3, Code Enforcement Board Mtg, 10am, City Hall – Community Wing, 160

Lake Avenue

Wednesday, October 3, Planning & Land Development Regulation Board Special Mtg, 5:30pm,

City Hall – Community Wing, 160 Lake Avenue

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

Fire Transfer of Command Post

Time to sign up for Starlight Parade

Road closure Oct. 1-15 on Wellington Drive

Time to register for Pink Army 5K release

Movies in the Park: Cars 3 on Oct. 12

Senior Special Events for October

Attachments

News Releases

ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-Beau Falgout, Interim City Manager

Processed 8 public records requests.

Processed 3 litigation documents.

Prepared and processed 58 documents for recording.

Prepared 4 agenda items.

Prepared 3 proclamations.

Prepared and posted 1 agenda to the Web.

Processed 2 bonds.

City Clerk

Communications & Marketing This week we turned our lenses to the Palm Coast Fire Department Transfer of Command ceremony, where Chief Mike

Beadle officially retired and Chief Jerry Forte took his oath of office. If you missed the ceremony, you can replay our

Facebook Live video on the City’s main Facebook page or the Fire Department page, and you can read the news release

below. We were proud to be part of the staff helping document this historic occasion and look forward to working with Chief

Forte and Fire PIO Patrick Juliano to publicize the great work of our Fire Department.

Late last week we also staffed a reception honoring our first mayor, Jim Canfield, before he moves to Maryland to be closer

to his family. About 100 people shared stories and made presentations at the reception held in the Community Wing at City

Hall. We wish Mayor Canfield all the best in his new adventure – he will be missed!

Along with Wynn Newingham, Head of Innovation and Economic Growth, Division Manager Cindi Lane made a

presentation to City Council this week on the expanding “shop local” marketing strategy. A concept logo and new slogan

were unveiled with the new theme being, “Be Local. Buy Local.” The new campaign will begin in October, with the big push

starting just before Small Business Saturday in November. The goal is to support local businesses, build our local economy,

and educate residents on the economic benefits to our community when a portion of sales tax revenue comes back to the

City for operating expenses and capital projects.

Video Production Coordinator Tom Hanson is putting the finishing touches on a promotional video for Palm Harbor Golf

Club, so, look for its social media marketing rollout coming soon! A new blog post focused on some environmental benefits

of shopping local was posted on the Rooted in Nature website this week. We also posted to Facebook, Twitter and

Instagram.

Digital Media Coordinator Jason Giraulo also designed a brochure for a job opening for Deputy Fire Chief, update a Utility

rate brochure and worked on design of a BAC Small Business Guide.

Other news releases that went out this week include: Time to sign up for Starlight Parade, Road closure Oct. 1-15 on

Wellington Drive, Time to register for Pink Army 5K release, Movies in the Park: Cars 3 on Oct. 12 and Senior Special Events

for October.

Our Department hosted the Citizen’s Academy on Monday and staffed the Council Workshop on Tuesday. Planning is under

way for the Nov. 1 Nature/Fitness Walk to celebrate Mobility Week, an annual collection of publicly hosted outreach events

intended to bring attention to safe multimodal transportation choices. Mobility Week is put on by the Florida Department of

Transportation. Our event will be free and will include speakers and a guided trail walk starting at the Community Center.

Sign up at www.parksandrec.fun/wellness.

Social Media

POST OF THE WEEK

Central Services Division

Purchasing

Status Project Number Project Name

Open ITB-UT-18-52 Master Price Agreement for Specialized Coagulant Chemical (Total Organic Carbon Removal)

Open RFSQ-SW-18-10 Professional Stormwater and Environmental Engineering Services

Open ITB-PW-U-18-57 Sod Materials and Sod Installation

Open LOI-CD-18-66 Request for Letter of Interest (LOI) for Indian Trails Sports Complex Reclaimed Watermain Extension and Control System

Evaluating RFS-IT-18-65 Request for Solutions (RFS) for City Wide Security Assessment and Master Plan

Evaluating RFP-CD-18-68 Basin 9 (Pellicer Creek & Matanzas River) Freshwater Forested Wetland Mitigation Bank Credits

Evaluating ITB-UT-18-72 Master Price Agreement Contract for Cleaning of three (3) Oxidation Ditches and two (2) Pump Stations at Waste Water Treatment Plant #1.

Evaluating ITB-UT-18-70 Master Services Agreement Contract for Liquid Lime Sludge (Calcium Oxide) removal, hauling and disposal from Water Treatment Plant #1.

Evaluating ITB-UT-18-71 Master Services Agreement Contract for Solid Dried Lime Sludge removal, hauling and disposal from Water Treatment Plant #1.

Reopened RFSQ-CD-18-49 / ITB-CD-18-49 Palm Coast City Hall Emergency Generator

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

Completed RFSQ-CD-18-53 / ITB-CD-18-53 R-Section PEP Main Improvements, Phase 1

Completed ITB-UT-18-55 Master Price Agreement Contract for Sodium Hydroxide 25%

Completed ITB-UT-18-51 Master Price Agreement Contract for High Calcium Bulk Quicklime Completed ITB-UT-18-54 Master Price Agreement Contract for NSF 60 neat Anionic Polymer

Completed RFP-PW-18-61 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Master Services Agreement Contract for Concrete Repair Services

Completed RFP-PW-18-62 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Master Services Agreement Contract for Guardrail Repair Services

Completed RFP-PW-18-63 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Master Services Agreement Contract for Asphalt Repair Services

Completed RFP-CD-18-60 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Master Services Contract for Weed Control of the Freshwater Stormwater Drainage System

Completed ITB-UT-18-64 Master Price Agreement for Liquid Polymer

Completed LOI-CD-18-69 Request for Letter of Interest (LOI) for Wastewater Treatment Plant # 1 to Blairsville Drive Force Main Improvements Engineering Services

Contracts Processed:

Various Piggyback Contracts for the purchase of new and replacement fleet vehicles per City Council Approval.

McAleer’s Office Furniture Co., Inc – Piggyback Contract for Office Furniture and Files – Contract # 425-001-12-1 – 9/28/2018 – 3/1/2020

Processed 1 contract renewal.

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER

BUSINESS CONSULTING

This Week – 13 Consulting Sessions, 41 Consulting Hours

Total for Month –43 Consulting Sessions, 130 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

Exactis LLC – 1 Florida Park Drive - Computer Service

Briarwood Commons LLC – 389 Palm Coast Pkwy - Unclassified Personal Service

Team Realty Development LLC – 389 Palm Coast Pkwy - Unclassified Personal Service

Your CBD Store Palm Coast – 160 Cypress Point Pkwy – Retail Sales NEW PALM COAST HOME BASED BUSINESSES

Unc’s Ice Cream LLC – Ice Cream Truck

Jesus Jimenez Home Repair – Handyman Service

Harvey Johnson – Trucking Company

Black Dog Contractors Inc – Handyman Service

AA Granite Tile & More – Tile Installation

Garcia’s Logistics – Trucking Company

Uptown Dog NYC – Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle

The Screen Guy – Screen Repair

Gems Cleaning Services – Janitorial Service

Apex Intel Solutions LLC – Computer Service

Donald Santiago – Landscape Service

Turf Savers Landscape LLC – Landscape Service

Conscious Convenience – Unclassified Personal Service

Jim’s Appliance Repair – Appliance Service

In Re

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SWALE MAINT -LF

CULVERT PIPE CLEANING

# PIPE

CULVERT PIPE CLEANING - LF

REPLACE DRAINAGE PIPES

- LF

DITCH MAINT LF

INSPECT DITCH DRAINAGE PROBLEMS

WASHOUTS REPAIRED

Stormwater Division

PUBLIC WORKS – Nestor Abreu, Director

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171

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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

Smoothing

topdressing to

fields - ITSC

Installing new stormwater

pipe – Post Tree Ln

Trimming trees – Town Center

Preparing clay on baseball field - ITSC

Prepping drainage structure

for pipe install – Post Tree Ln

Irrigation repair – Belle Terre Pkwy

Dog park improvements – Holland Park Repairing irrigation

ITSC

Swale grading

Pebble Stone Ln

Landscape bed maintenance

Belle Terre Pkwy

Installing new fencing - ITSC

Adding rock to landscape

beds - ITSC

Checking elevations for

pipe install – Post Tree Ln

Erosion control- F section

Hazard tree removal

Prichard Drive

Fire mitigation- Prichard Drive

FPL path

5,300

200 8 15 5 1 4 13 22 8

Streets Division

Site distance trimming LF Sidewalk Repair- Linear Feet

Pot holes repaired Street Radii repaired

Traffic signal work Traffic control for special events

After hours call Fire Mitigation

Hazardous tree removal Special Projects

CITYWIDE FACILITY REQUESTS

ROAD CALLS

VEHICLES - REPAIR

VEHICLES - INSPECTIONS

VEHICLES - PM'S

SMALL EQUIP - REPAIRS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - RD CALLS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - REPAIRS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - PM'S

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1

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1

12

2

20

9

9

1

59

6

Facility & Fleet Service

City Fleet Fire

Repairing office furniture – City Hall

Preventative maintenance on

Vac Con

Repairing pothole - Belle Terre Hazardous tree removal – Holland Park

Installing new fence

Frieda Zamba Pool Hazardous tree removal – Kalamazoo Trail

Installing new concrete pad

Frieda Zamba Pool

Improving drainage along sidewalk – Florida Park Drive

Fire mitigation

Rymfire Drive

Installing new handrail

Belle Terre & Banton Ln

Constructing berm to improve

stormwater flow – Holland Park

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Stephen Flanagan, Director

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Wastewater Treatment Plant #1 Clarifier EquipmentReplcement

Wastewater Treatment Plant # 1 Odor ControlImprovements

City Capital Projects Under Construction

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Race Trac - OldKings Road

Grand LandingsPhase 3B

Matanzas LakeEstates

Discount Tire Store Gioia Sails Marina Del Palma

Developer Projects Under Construction

101 Palm Harbor unit B-116 Interior Buildout-"Intracoastal Construction LLC" Intracoastal Construction LLC $2,300

7 Boulder Rock Dr. #4 Interior Buildout-"Interior Outfit" Saboungi Construction Inc $60,000

14 Commerce Blvd Interior Renovation- Conference Room Commercial Construction Inc $48,750

1755 Palm Harbor Pkwy unit a Interior Renovation- Salty Dog Petcare JGS Design Associates LLC $17,600

303 Palm Coast Pkwy Interior Renovation -St Mark By The Sea Lutheran Church Albano Designs Studios Inc. $125,000

1000 Palm Coast parkway # 209 - 210 Interior Renovations - Escape Room/Twisted Minds K & D Contractors Inc. $2,500

7 Palmer Lane East Coast Habilitation Options - Group Home

1 Florida Park Drive S # 308 Esactis LLC - Data Services

15 Hargrove Grade Ln 5C SOPS's Home Repair

4881 Palm Coast Parkway NW # 1 Blue Water Homes Inc.

10 Florida Park Drive Suite D-2 The Tax Advisory

224 St Joe Plaza A & D Liquidators - retail sales

174 Cypress Point Pkwy Walmart Online Grocery Group

9 Old Kings Rd N suite #5 Bealls Outlet Store

1000 Palm Coast Pkwy SW #202 Barber Shop

Technical Site Plan Tier 1 Palm Coast Park Tract 18 & 20 Lot 4 - Parcel 4

Technical Site Plan Tier 1 Palm Coast Park Tract 18 & 20 Lot 4 - Parcel 1

Master Site Plan Town Center Multi Family Lot 22 and Tract 3

Special Exception Comeiro Office/Warehouse Sandwich Shop

Preliminary Plat Grand Landings Phase 4

Final Plat Grand Landings 3B

Final Plat Grand Landings 3C

$328,849,846

5

Jerry Finley

Development Applications Approved

Jerry Finley

Jerry Finley

Commercial Permits Applied

Occupancy Permits Issued

Commercial Permit Issued

Certificate of Occupancy Issued

Development Applications

Construction value improvements  from October 1, 2017 to date

Residential Single Family / Duplex Residences

Robert Ramirez

Steve Hardigree

Sophan Kes

Jay Curbow

Michael Testoni

Donna Sara

3D Contracting Inc $1500.00

Palm Coast REH LLC

Jason Kellogg, P.E.

Matt Lahti

Jason Sultan

Powerhouse Retail Services $450,000

Mcintyre Elwell & Strammer General $300,000

City Staff Works with Indian Trails Middle School Student to Promote A Green Initiative The Green Team had a special guest at their last meeting who was Hailey Tucker. Hailey is an 8th grade student at Indian Trails Middle School and is working on a project to submit to the school as part of her Future Problem Solving project. The focus of her project is recycling and she is approaching it from the standpoint of reduction of the use of recyclable products as opposed to figuring out how to motivate people to recycle these products after they have been used. She wanted to get the Green Team’s take on this and absorb all the information she can to assist her in her work. She also gave all team members a sample reusable bamboo straw! As part of her project she intends on selling these straws and will take the proceeds to purchase a water bottle refilling station for her school. The team congratulated her on her efforts and were able to give her some suggestions and useful data to support her focus on this growing issue of what to do with recyclable waste. If her project is successful, she hopes to go to the State competition and Nationals after that. If interested in purchasing a reusable straw, contact Mr. Butler at 386-585-2198.

Spotlight Projects

Hailey Tucker Talks About Her Reusable

Straw Initiative

FIRE– M.C. Beadle, Fire Chief

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Basic First Aid & CPR: October 27th 1 opening November 17th 12 openings December 22nd 12 openings

Healthcare Provider: December 7th 7 openings

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Flagler Palm Coast High School students and Volunteer Firefighter Intern applicants have a total of 25 “Ride-Along” hours this week. Chief Beadle officially retired as Fire Chief & Deputy Chief Forte was sworn in as our new Fire Chief. For photos of the Transfer of Command Ceremony, check our Facebook Page. The Palm Coast Fire Department launched its official Facebook Page. You can visit the page at www.facebook.com/palmcoastfire.

Tip of the Month:

It is National Preparedness Month!

Do you know your evacuation zones?

Deputy Fire Chief Forte explains why

new evacuation signs are going up

around Palm Coast intersections. Hint:

There is a difference between Palm

Coast's neighborhood Section letters

(W, C, F, B etc.,)...and Evacuation Zone

letters, which have always held their

own designations, related to

emergencies.

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

61XJntBc

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

GUIDANCE

The Palm Coast Fire Department honors Chief Michael Beadle after 30 years of honorable service to the City of

Palm Coast. Chief Jerry Forte is sworn in as our next Chief.

Lt. Omar Kannan & Firefighter Fortunato Damiano prepare to make entry at a recent Engine Company

training at the County Fire Tower

Training

This week our crews are doing engine company evolutions at the training tower. Crews train in deploying courtyard lays to a high-rise pack & advance into a structure.

Troop 754 Visits…

Troop 754 had an awesome time

visiting Palm Coast Fire

Department. They learned so

much, got quality time with the

firefighters, and even sprayed

water.

Employees Academy learns

about the Fire Department

City of Palm Coast Employee

Academy visited the Palm Coast

Fire Department. They learned

about the operations of the fire

department, including an up-close

look at our aerial devices.

Residents are encouraged to take

part in our Citizen’s Academy to

learn more about the Palm Coast

Fire Department.

HIGHLIGHTS

Palm Coast Employees Academy learns about the Fire Department

Troop 754 visits Station 25 to learn about the fire service

Parks & Recreation – Alex Boyer, Director

This week we wrapped up our 2018 Palm Coast & the Flagler Beaches Senior Games with Ballroom Dancing on

Sunday. This year, we had 285 participants that competed in both sanctioned and non-sanctioned sports, which was

a record! Of those participants, over 50% were from Flagler County. We invite all Flagler County participants to

attend our Celebration of Athletes at the City Council meeting on Oct. 2 at 6pm. After the presentation, we will enjoy

some cake.

Our youth staff were busy with the start of several new programs: Family Kickball, Physical Recreation, Awesome Art

for Young Minds, and Cooking is Fun. With the addition of many new art programs, we have decided to host a Multi-

Generational Art Exhibition on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at the Palm Coast Community Center. It will feature art created

during some of our programs. This includes toddler programs, Awesome Art for Young Minds, Cooking is Fun, Open

Art Studio, Wood Carvers, and Sit, Stich N’ Give. Our Recreation Supervisor of Marketing created a colorful postcard

with a registration form on the back that participants can hand in with their work of art. We are excited to feature the

talents of our residents.

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

Online Registration & Activities List http://www.parksandrec.fun

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Adult/Senior Weekly Senior Social Programs Line Dancing Discover Trip Women’s Self-Defense Lunch N’ Lecture Health & Wellness Couch to 5K Challenge Better Balance through Tai Chi Yoga for All & Gentle Yoga Nature/Fitness Walk REFIT Revolution Family Fitness Family Kickball Aquatics Aqua Zumba Kid’s Kayaking Class Water Aerobics Athletics Adult Open Gym Volleyball & Basketball Pickleball (Open, Beginner’s, & Ladder) Tennis - Adults Beginners, Cardio, Morning Blast, Doubles Skills, & Round Robins Tennis - Youth Tennis Tots Rallies (Red, Orange, & Green) Junior Development Youth/Toddler/Teen Musical Munchkins Little Kickers Soccer Awesome Alphabet Outing Physical Recreation Awesome Art for Young Minds Cooking is Science/Cooking is Fun Palm Coast Shredders Mountain Biking Monday Funday Playground Pals Creepy Crawlies Special Events Senior Games

Programs Offered this Week

COMING UP

Oct. 5 – Coffee Series Oct. 12 – Discover Trip Oct. 12 – Movies in the Park Oct. 14 – Pink Army 5K Oct. 16 – Food Truck Tuesday Oct. 17 – Florida Hospital Flagler Wellness Screening Oct. 19 – Lunch N’ Lecture Oct. 29 – Florida Hospital Flagler Wellness Workshop

Youth Programs

Art Exhibition Post Card

9-27-2018

Temporary modification of the disinfection treatment procedure from chloramines to free chlorine began

Wednesday, September 19th and will continue through October 8th. Customers may notice an increase in the taste and odor of chlorine in their drinking water during this time.

Unidirectional flushing to remove mineral deposits and sediment that accumulate in the water mains continues. This week Water Quality crews were flushing in the Parkview section. The operation will be suspended temporarily next week and we will start back up again the week beginning October 8th.

The average water demand for this week was 8.931 million gallons per day.

The average wastewater flow for the week was 6.259 million gallons per day.

Water Distribution crews installed 13 new water meters and 2 reuse meters.

There are 240 new meter installations pending, with 17 cleared and an average installation time of 4 weeks.

Installed 12 new PEP tanks and replaced 6 tanks.

There are 32 new PEP tanks pending and 6 PEP tank replacements pending. Currently all new tanks are being installed within 3 days of site ready.

There were 45 calls after hours.

Water Distribution crews repaired 7 water service lines, 3 manifolds, completed 12 meter pit adjustments/replacements, 6 water service line replacements and tested and repaired 178 backflow preventers.

Wastewater crews installed 2 risers, 6 PEP pump assemblies and 6 PEP electric assemblies, inspected 22 manholes, replaced 20 PEP pumps, 20 floats, 60 cleanout caps, 2 ball valves and boxes, and repaired 1 service lateral.

Completed smoke testing or 60,122 feet of gravity pipe.

On Friday September 21st Water Distribution staff installed an EZ Valve on the fire hydrant stub line. The EZ Valve was installed under pressure so that the water line did not have to be shut down and customers would not be without water. The valve installation is part of the county’s drainage project on A1A.

Staff from Compliance/Environmental met with Envirosouth Technologies to coordinate the removal of two fuel storage tanks at the former mosquito control facility now owned by the City of Palm Coast.

Utility – Richard Adams, Director

The average water demand for the week was

8.931 million gallons per day.

The average wastewater flow was

6.259 million gallons per day

WATER DISTRIBUTION On Friday September 21st Water Distribution staff installed an EZ Valve on a 6” fire hydrant stub off the main water line on A-1-A. The EZ Valve was installed under pressure so that the water line did not have to be shut down and customers would not be without water. This valve installation is one of two that will be completed by City staff on existing fire hydrant stubs. The installation is part of the county’s drainage project on A1A. The valves will allow temporary removal of the existing fire hydrants while the drainage pipes are installed by the county’s contractor.

HIGHLIGHTS

PHOTO: Palm Coast Deputy City Clerk Kate Settle, left, administers the oath of office to Fire Chief Jerry Forte during the Transfer of Command ceremony at Fire Station 25 on Thursday. Watching, from left, were retiring Chief Mike Beadle, DeeDee Beadle, Lisa Forte, and Palm Coast Fire Department Honor Guard members Joey Paci and Tim Wilsey. Please let me know if you’d like different/more photos.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Patrick Juliano, Fire Public Information Officer 386-986-2488; cell 386-290-9722 Sept. 28, 2018

Palm Coast Fire Chief Beadle retires, Jerry Forte sworn in as new Fire Chief Palm Coast – Longtime Palm Coast Fire Chief Michael C. Beadle retired and Deputy Chief Gerard “Jerry” Forte was sworn in as the City’s fire chief at a Transfer of Command ceremony at Fire Station 25 on Thursday. “Twenty-eight members started this organization in 1973 by building the foundation in a small town they called paradise,” Chief Beadle said in his farewell remarks, adding that Palm Coast is still “paradise” today. Beadle became the City of Palm Coast’s first fire chief in 2000, not long after the City incorporated, and he oversaw tremendous growth in both the size and breadth of services offered by the Fire Department. He started as a volunteer firefighter here in 1988 and, two years later, became a career firefighter. He thanked firefighters and about 200 people in attendance Thursday, saying, “To the members of the Palm Coast Fire Department both past and present, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the countless hours of dedication.” Chief Forte has served as Palm Coast Fire Department’s deputy chief for nine years. He started as a Palm Coast volunteer firefighter in 1990, becoming a career member as a firefighter/EMT in 1992. He rose through the ranks and had served as Deputy Fire Chief since 2009. “Mike was the example showing us what should be done,” Chief Forte said, citing many examples of Chief Beadle’s dedicated leadership. Chief Forte comes from a family of firefighters. His brother, Joe Forte, served as Chief of Holly Hill Fire Department; daughter Jessica is a lieutenant with Daytona Beach Fire Rescue, son Anthony is a lieutenant with Flagler Beach Fire Department and nephew

Jason is a lieutenant with Flagler County Fire Rescue. He presented his former badges to his children and nephew to represent the sacrifices that were made by his family. Chief Forte emphasized the importance of family supporting the fire personnel who make the ship sail: body, mind and soul. “No person earns their badge alone. There is a family behind each person to make the journey easier,” he said. Also honored Thursday was Fire Marshal Lt. Jeff Pattee, who also is retiring. Lt. Pattee has served as the City’s Fire Marshal since 2000. He has served a total of 30 years in the Palm Coast Fire Department as a firefighter, fire inspector and Fire Marshal. Pattee was promoted to the rank of captain upon his retirement. Chief Forte’s first act as Chief was to formally promote the line of succession. Those promoted during Thursday’s ceremony were:

Lieutenant Randy Holmes to Captain/Fire Inspection

Driver Engineer David Faust to Lieutenant

Driver Engineer Colin Craig to Lieutenant

Driver Engineer Omar Kannan to Lieutenant

Firefighter-Paramedic Thomas Bull to Driver Engineer

Firefighter-Paramedic Patrick Shakes to Driver Engineer

Firefighter-Paramedic Patrick Juliano to Driver Engineer

Volunteer Intern Sean McBride to Firefighter-EMT

Volunteer Intern Christopher Stroizer to Firefighter-EMT

Volunteer Intern Masun Nemec to Firefighter-EMT

Volunteer Intern Anthony Pederson to Firefighter-EMT

Volunteer Intern Brandon Davis to Firefighter-EMT For more information, contact Fire Public Information Officer Patrick Juliano at [email protected] and 386-290-9722

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Sept. 24, 2018

Time to sign up for City of Palm Coast Starlight Holiday Parade

Palm Coast – Organizations and businesses that want to participate in the City of Palm Coast’s 2018 Starlight Holiday Parade in December should sign up now! The deadline for parade entries is Nov. 28.

Participants may register online at www.palmcoastgov.com/starlightparade. Or print out the parade entry form and return it as directed on the form.

The Starlight Holiday Parade will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Central Park in Town Center – featuring colorful lighted floats, talented marching bands, and prizes for the top entries. All participants are encouraged to add lighted holiday displays to their floats. The route will begin at the Round-About on Central Avenue (east of Market Avenue) and head east; turning north onto Park Street, east onto Lake Avenue, and south on City Place; then continuing south on Bulldog Drive.

Parade entry is free. The judging categories will be: Best of Parade, Best Marching Unit, Best Float and Best Decorated Vehicle.

Prior to the Starlight Holiday Parade, the City of Palm Coast's Parks & Recreation Department will host a fun-filled afternoon at Central Park starting at 4 p.m. Visitors will enjoy live entertainment and performances; arrival of Santa and visits with Santa, food and beverages. Santa will visit with children until 6 p.m., and families will be able to take their own photos.

For more information, contact Palm Coast Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Sept. 24, 2018

Section of Wellington Drive to be closed Oct. 1-15 Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast plans to temporarily close a section of Wellington Drive – from Village Circle (the Wellington/Village intersection farthest from Pine Lakes Parkway) to Lago Vista Place – beginning Monday, Oct. 1, and continuing through Oct. 15. This temporary road closure is necessitated by a City project to upgrade a utility pump station. This temporary road closure will be 24 hours a day during the project. Detours will be in place to help neighborhood residents and other motorists reach their destinations. The City of Palm Coast appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents and motorists during this important utility pump station upgrade. For more information, call Customer Service at 386-986-2360.

PHOTO: The Palm Coast City Council and Florida Hospital Flagler representatives kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a proclamation and celebration at Food Truck Tuesday.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Sept. 25, 2018

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month – run or walk the Pink Army 5K on Oct. 14

Palm Coast – It’s time to go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The Palm Coast City Council and Florida Hospital Flagler representatives kicked off the month with a proclamation and a celebration at Food Truck Tuesday. Now it’s time to register for the annual Pink Army 5K run/walk and pet-friendly One-Mile Fun Walk on Sunday morning, Oct. 14. All proceeds will go to the Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation to be used for screenings, education and to promote breast cancer awareness in Flagler County. Register online at www.palmcoastgov.com/PinkArmy5K. The chip-timed Pink Army 5K will start at 7:45 a.m. at Florida Hospital Flagler, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, and run toward Royal Palms Parkway and back. The non-timed One-Mile “Pink Out Your Pup” Fun Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a Kids Fun Run at 8:45 a.m. Awards will be given to overall first-place male and female winners, as well as first-, second- and third-place runners in 17 age groups. Teams will also be recognized for the most enthusiasm and participation. The awards ceremony will follow the 5K race. Entry fees and registration deadlines are as follows:

$25 online and in-person early bird registration – closes 5 p.m. Oct. 1 (in-person registration 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE.)

$30 online and in-person advance regular registration - Oct. 2-13

$35 day-of-race registration (cash or check only) – 6:30-7:30 a.m. Oct. 14 at Florida Hospital Flagler

$10 Student rate (K -12)

$25 One-Mile Fun Walk

T-shirts will be available while supplies last. Water stations will be available along the route, and refreshments will be served at the awards ceremony. Packet pickup will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct.

11 and 12 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 13 at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Packet pickup will also be available on race day beginning at 6:30 a.m. at Florida Hospital Flagler.

All proceeds will go toward assisting qualified patients in our community who are in need, helping to pay for mammograms, breast ultrasounds, stereotactic breast biopsies, education and other specific diagnostic services to aid in the early detection of breast cancer.

“The Pink Army 5K has become a staple in the community and I’m so proud to be a part of it with the City and Florida Hospital Flagler,” said Pink Army 5K Chairwoman Helga van Eckert. “This is an amazing community. It’s through events like this that we can not only put the spotlight on the importance of prevention and early screening, but through the proceeds, ensure that there is help for those in need in our community.” The Pink Army 5K is hosted by Florida Hospital Flagler in partnership with the City of Palm Coast and the Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation, and it is being presented by the Flagler/Palm Coast News-Tribune. Other partners include Flagler Schools, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and PAL, the United Way Women United Flagler Chapter, Palm Coast & the Flagler Beaches and the Flagler County Economic Opportunity Council.

For more information, call Palm Coast Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323 or visit www.palmcoastgov.com/PinkArmy5K.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Sept. 27, 2018

Movies in the Park series wraps up for 2018 with ‘Cars 3’ on Oct. 12

Palm Coast – Hard work pays off for Lightning McQueen in “Cars 3” – the next Movie in the Park, at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. Movies in the Park are presented by Palm Coast Parks & Rec and Flagler Schools at Central Park in Town Center. Closed captioning is provided. As the days grow shorter, this will be the last movie in the fall 2018 series. This family friendly movie on the big screen by the lake is free! Central Park is located at 975 Central Ave. in Town Center (off of State Road 100 behind Flagler Palm Coast High School).

The synopsis for Disney Pixar’s Cars 3 (rated G) is as follows: Race car Lightning McQueen suffers a severe crash while trying to compete with a younger rival named Jackson Storm. Afterwards, McQueen embraces new technologies as he trains for a return to the racetrack. 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?

For more information, go to www.palmcoastgov.com/movies. Or call Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Sept. 28, 2018

Seniors will enjoy variety of special events, ongoing programs in October Palm Coast – An I Love Lucy marathon, Spooktacular Halloween luncheon and adventure on a pirate ship are among the fun “Senior Special Events” that Palm Coast Parks & Recreation has planned for older adults in October! I Love Lucy Day is free – three hours celebrating one of television’s all-time greatest shows! The TV marathon with popcorn and other light refreshments will be 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. To help the staff with planning, please pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Lucy and Ethel would be great costumes for the Spooktacular Luncheon, set for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the Community Center. Dress up in your favorite Halloween attire and enjoy themed treats and lunch, a costume contest, music, and prizes! The cost is $5/person with pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. But first, join us for a “Seniors at Sea” Discover Trip on the Black Raven Pirate Ship in St. Augustine! This round-trip bus trip will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, departing from the Community Center. The Black Raven crew will take you on an exciting journey on a full-sized pirate ship as they sing sea shanties and conduct sword training. Lunch at A1A Ale Works will be at the participant’s own expense. The $70 ticket includes round-trip motor coach transportation and admission. Please register by Oct. 5 (while space is available) at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Here’s a sampling of Parks & Rec’s other programming for seniors. These programs are held at the Palm Coast Community Center: Coffee Series sponsored by Florida Hospital Flagler – Friday, Oct. 5, 9-10 a.m. This month: “Elder Nutrition and Food Safety, MyPlate for Older Adults.” Coffee and lecture are free, but pre-registration is required (while space available) by 11 a.m. Oct. 3: www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Lunch N’ Lecture Series sponsored by Florida Hospital Flagler – Friday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This month: “The Search for Amelia Earhart” with Dr. Leo Murphy. The lecture and lunch are free, but pre-registration is required (while space available) by 11 a.m. Oct. 17: www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Learn the Basics of Your Computer – Monday, Oct. 22, 1-3 p.m. This class will be: Learning the Internet and Security. Free but please pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors.

Sit, Stitch ‘N Give – Mondays, 9-11 a.m. Come chat, knit, crochet, embroider, etc., and laugh with those who understand your desire to take a long piece of thread fiber and create a beloved "work of heart.” All levels of experience are welcomed. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Color Me Happy – Mondays, 9-11 a.m. Seniors coloring is a great, fun way to combat stress, promote mindfulness, allow creativity and activate different areas of the brain. Bring your favorite coloring book or pages and colored pencils or use the supplies we have available. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Line Dancing from the Ground Up (Intermediate) – Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Now that you have learned the steps, let’s learn some dances! Enjoy this line dancing program made for the intermediate level. Admission is $3/pre-registered class or $5/drop-in. Pre-registration is required at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Nature/Fitness Walks –Tuesday mornings 8:30-9:30 a.m. through Oct. 30, with an additional Mobility Week Walk on Thursday, Nov. 1. Free, but please pre-register 48 hours in advance of each walk (while space available): www.parksandrec.fun/wellness. Senior Social Corner – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Join our Senior Social Corner and make new friends! This is also a great opportunity for seniors who are looking for a meeting space to come and discuss specific topics. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Wood Carvers – Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. This program is open to men and women of all levels and abilities. Participants must bring their own materials. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Pinochle – Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. Pinochle is a trick-taking card game typically for two to four players and played with a 48-card deck. Derived from the card game bezique, players score points by trick-taking and also by forming combinations of cards into melds. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Dance with Me! Ballroom Dance Classes – Tuesdays, Oct. 30-Nov. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Instructors Tom and Jo Sanders will teach you the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Cha Cha, Rumba, and East Coast Swing dance styles. Beginners welcome and partners not required. $10/class at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Better Balance through Tai Chi (Intermediate) – Wednesday mornings 9-10 a.m. starting Oct. 31. $7/class. Please pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/wellness. Open Art Studio – Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Need a space to create your next work of art? Stop by the Community Center for some creative time. Please bring your own materials. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Mah Jongg – Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Join in on this game of skill, strategy, and calculation and make new friends. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors.

Better Balance through Tai Chi (Beginners) – Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30 p.m. through Dec. 5. Good for all levels of fitness. $7/class. Please pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/wellness. Game Day Social – Thursdays, 12:30-4 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Bring your favorite card or board game or play one provided by Parks & Recreation. Light refreshments are served. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Line Dancing from the Ground Up (Beginners) – Fridays, 2-3 p.m. No previous experience is necessary. Admission is $3 per week. Pre-registration is required at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. Follow the Fun to Palm Coast Parks & Rec! See the Activity Guide at www.palmcoastgov.com/recreation. All programs that require registration can be found at www.parksandrec.fun. Palm Coast Parks & Recreation can be reached at 386-986-2323.

Sept. 28, 2018 Temporary road closure: Poindexter and Poinciana Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast Public Works Department is planning a temporary road closure in the coming week as it installs new drainage pipes. From 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 2-3, the roadway in front of 40 Poindexter Lane will be closed. Residents will have access to their homes, but the road will be closed to through traffic during the daytime hours. A metal plate will be placed on the roadway overnight Tuesday; the road will be open overnight, but motorists and pedestrians should use extra caution when traveling in that area. From 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 4-5, the roadway in front of 34 Poinciana Lane will be closed. Residents will have access to their homes, but the road will be closed to through traffic during the daytime hours. A metal plate will be placed on the roadway overnight Thursday; the road will be open overnight, but motorists and pedestrians should use extra caution when traveling in that area. 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.

While massages are a popular human activity meant for relaxation and decompression, do they have the same effect on other beings, such as dogs? The simple answer is yes, dog massaging is not only beneficial to an animal’s physical well-being, but their mental stability as well. A pet owner might believe they are already massaging their pet by simply petting or rubbing it in a casual manner. However, dog massaging is drastically different than what one might think it is. There is a specific way to conduct yourself when you are massaging your animal, especially a dog. First, familiarize the animal with its surroundings and yourself. You want to show the animal that you are not a threat, so make sure to have a calm and kind appearance. Then, align your own breaths with the dig’s breath so that both breathing begins to stabilize and slow down. After this you will then begin to pet the animal all over in a soft yet consistent manner. 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. Call for our new store location where we will soon be collecting donations. “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 out the FHS Facebook for upcoming adoption specials. Upcoming Fundraisers/Events: See the FHS Website for information on our upcoming Putt for Paws Golf event. Be sure to check our website for information on our Halloween Yappy Hour, the Yoga Poses & Dog Noses event, and the Yoga & a Movie event. 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. 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]

Ms. Mcgue

Ms. Mcgue is approximately 3 years old and already spayed,

vaccinated, and ready for adoption. She is very independent and likes to have things her way. She is addicted to can food and

loves to taste test everyone else’s food bowls. Come and meet this

lovely lady today!

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