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City Manager’s 1/25/2019

WEEK-IN-REVIEW

This week kicked off the Palm

Coast Men’s 25K: A USTA M25

Event at the Palm Coast Tennis

Center. Doubles finals are this

Saturday following the Net

Generation Kid’s Day featuring a

bounce slide, food, music and

tennis. Singles finals are this

Sunday. Spectators are welcome

to attend all events! Don’t miss

your chance to come out and

watch these professional players

in this exciting local event! For

more information, see the

attached Parks & Recreation

Department Update.

Palm Coast Tennis Center Event: THIS WEEKEND

Palm Coast Men’s 25K: A USTA M25 Event

Mayors 90/90 Challenge:

It’s a new year, so why not join Mayor

Milissa Holland for the Mayor’s 90/90

Challenge, which kicked off on January

10th. The goal is to exercise at least a

mile a day for 90 straight days

(through April 9). You can still sign up

and log your success at

www.palmcoastgov.com/healthy. Don’t

forget to share your progress on

Instagram using the hashtags

#Mayors9090 and

#HealthyPalmCoast. It’s not too late to

participate in this exciting challenge!

Citizen’s Survey:

There’s only one more week to have

your chance to shape the future of

Palm Coast! Now thru February 2nd,

residents are invited to take the survey

online at www.palmcoastgov.com or in

person at Palm Coast City Hall, the

Palm Coast Utility Office and the Palm

Coast Community Center during

regular business hours, Monday thru

Friday, 8am to 5pm. The survey is

anonymous and it only takes 10 to 15

minutes to complete. Don’t miss out,

it’s your voice, your future!

Highlights

Palm Coast Men’s 25K: A USTA M25 Event

Monday, January 21 thru Monday, January 28 Palm Coast Tennis Center

Thursday February 7 thru Sunday, February 10 Palm Coast Community Center

Next Week:

Tuesday, January 29, City Council Workshop, 9am, 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

Announcements

Attachments

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Cell Tower Construction Begins Palm Coast Fire Department offers safety tips for winter temperatures Feb. 10 is deadline to apply for internships with the City

News Releases

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

Processed 11 public records requests.

Processed 2 litigation documents.

Prepared and processed 13 documents for recording.

Prepared 1 agenda items.

Prepared 1 proclamations.

Prepared and posted 2 agendas.

Processed 1 bonds.

Completed 1 Proof of Life documents for citizens.

City Clerk

Communications & Marketing We love to be a part of great news! This week we sent out a news release announcing the start of construction for a new cell

tower – the first new one in Palm Coast since 2010! AT&T has already decided to put an antenna on the new tower, and

we’re hoping other cell carriers follow suit. Read the good news below.

We’re in full planning mode for the 5th annual Birds of a Feather Fest coming up Feb. 7-10. Tasks this week included

making final arrangements with guides for the walks, working on the staffing plan for the big weekend and getting needed

parking permits for the birding trips. If you love nature and birds, consider spending at least one day at the festival. There

are activities for beginners, including free bird walks on Feb. 9, and trips and classes for experienced birders, as well. See the

full schedule at www.birdingfest.com.

Other news releases that went out included Palm Coast Fire Department offers safety tips for winter temperatures and Feb.

10 is deadline to apply for internships with the City. Do you know a college student who needs a summer internship with the

City?

The Division staffed the special Council meeting about the City Manager search this week. Plans also began for the 2nd

annual State of the City address, scheduled for April 5.

Graphic design this week included design of the Birds of a Feather Fest event booklet. Video produced this week includes

the live broadcast of City Council Special Meeting.

Posts were added to Facebook/Twitter/Instagram. This weeks’ social media focus was on the 2019 Citizen Survey.

Social Media

POST OF THE WEEK

Central Services Division

Purchasing

Status Ref. # Project

Pending ITB-PW-19-14 Sign Shop Materials

Pending RFSQ-CD-19-10 / ITB-CD-19-10 Whiteview Parkway Force Main Crossing

Open ITB-UT-19-19 Master Services Agreement Contract for Solid Dried Lime Sludge removal, hauling and disposal from Water Treatment Plant #1.

Open RFQ-UT-19-24 SCADA Support Software (Rockwell Factory Talk) and PLC Maintenance Open RFP-CD-19-29 Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Inspection Services

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

Evaluating RFP-IT-19-21 City Wide VoIP Phone System

Evaluating LOI-CD-19-28 Request for Letter of Interest (LOI) for Water Treatment Plants Nos. 1 & 2 Lime Sludge Handling, Removal & Disposal Study Engineering Services

Completed RFSQ-SW-18-10 Professional Stormwater and Environmental Engineering Services Completed RFSQ-CD-19-12 Professional Utility Engineering Services

Completed RFSQ-CD-19-02 / ITB-CD-19-02 Pump Station “D” Improvement

Completed ITB-CD-19-04 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-27-R Completed ITB-CD-19-05 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-31-R Completed ITB-CD-19-06 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-33-R Completed ITB-CD-19-07 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-34-R Completed ITB-CD-19-08 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-35-R

Completed ITB-CD-19-09 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-36-R

Completed RFSQ-UT-19-18 / ITB-UT-19-18 2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining

Completed ITB-CD-19-25 Resurfacing of Clay Tennis Courts

Completed LOI-CD-19-27 Request for Letter of Interest (LOI) for Wastewater Treatment Plant #1 Headworks Bypass System & Coating & Diffused Air System Improvements

Contracts Processed:

TruckPro Holding Corp., DBA CCC Heavy Duty Truck Parts – Piggyback Contract for the Purchase of

OEM and OE Parts and Services – Bid # FB-00399 – 01/20/2019 – 02/28/2023

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER

BUSINESS CONSULTING

This Week – 10 Consulting Sessions, 37 Consulting Hours

Total for Month – 29 Consulting Sessions, 107 Consulting Hours

NEW PALM COAST COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES

Pier Import & Export LLC – 145 Cypress Point Pkwy – Retail Sales

Yvonne V Maylor – 389 Palm Coast Pkwy - Consultant

NEW PALM COAST HOME BASED BUSINESSES

Joseph Caravella – Handyman Service

Yarimar Lopez – Janitorial Service

Lightin Enterprises LLC – Vehicle Repair

Ektrans – Truck Company

Coastal Modern Photography – Photography/Videography

Coastal Elite Home Improvements – Handyman Service

Mike’s Lawn Care – Landscaping Service

Chris Purdy – Landscaping Service

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Graded residential swale maint - LF Repaired outfalls Ditch maint LF Inspect ditch drainage problems

PUBLIC WORKS – Nestor Abreu, Director

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PARKS & TRAILS SIGN INSPECTIONS

ATHLETIC FIELDS PAINTED

INSPECT PKS & ATHLETIC FIELD IRRIGATION ZONES

PARKWAY MEDIAN MAINTENANCE

INSPECT MEDIAN IRRIGATION ZONES

SAFETY INSPECTIONS ON PLAYGROUNDS, PARKS & TRAILS

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Graded residential swale maint - LF

Culvert pipe cleaning - LF

Replace drainage pipes - LF

Ditch maintenance - LF

Ditch maintenance – F section

Irrigation repair

I95/ Palm Coast Pkwy

Adding fresh playground mulch – Belle Terre Park

Ditch maintenance

Fischer Lane

Swale maintenance – Blackberry Place

Tennis court maintenance

Tennis Center

Repairing bleachers

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Hedge trimming

Tennis Center

Managing nuisance aquatic vegetation –Community Center

Mowing stormwater

right-of-way - K section

Ditch maintenance

Old Kings Road

Installing new drainage

system – Flamingo Dr

Erosion control- F section

Hazard tree removal

Prichard Drive

Fire mitigation- Prichard Drive

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Site distance trimming LF Edge of roadway repair Pot holes repaired

Traffic signal work Traffic control for special events Repair signs

After hours call Hazardous tree removal Special Projects

FIRE FLEET TRANSPORT

CITYWIDE FACILITY REQUESTS

ROAD CALLS

VEHICLES - REPAIR

VEHICLES - INSPECTIONS

VEHICLES - PM'S

SMALL EQUIP - REPAIRS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - RD CALLS

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Waterfront Park

Replacing belts on mower

Hazardous tree removal – Brookside Lane

Landscape bed maintenance

Fire Station 24

Lighted sign repair

Fire Station 23

Hazardous tree removal - Brookside Lane

Grading right-of-way in preparation

for pathway - Sesame Boulevard

Repairing pothole

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Stephen Flanagan, Director

Commercial Permits Issued

4 Office Park Drive Replace siding on all buildings Upson Enterprises Inc. $14,000

Commercial Permits Applied

5006 Palm Coast Parkway NW Pine Lakes Animal Hospital AM Weigel Construction $2,100,000

224 Palm Coast Parkway NE ABC Liquor - Mezzanine FHS Inc. $68,000

14 Palm Harbor Village Way Flagler Sheriff Sub Station

Flagler County Board of County Commissioners $175,000

Occupancy Permits Issued

66 Russell Drive Hanifanis Cozy Home - group home Vasyl Kavatsiuk

44 Pretoria Lane Mirajis Cozy Home - group home Victoria Livschitz

1 Hargrove Grade Bldg. A Suite 1I Adona Corp - Untethered Potential Consulting Ronee Lemanski

Development Order

Preliminary Plat

Palm Coast Park Tract 18 & 20 Lot 4 - Parcel 1- Location: Palm Coast Park DRI located generally north of Palm Coast Pkwy, west of Belle Terre Pkwy. Summit Shah

Construction value improvements from October 1, 2018 to date $93,104,939

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Water Treatment Plant #1

Roofing

City of Palm Coast Council approved

the piggyback contract for the

replacement of the roofs at the Main

Filter/Office Building and Silo #2 at

Water Treatment Plant #1 located at

4 Corporate Drive. The Main

Filter/Office Building had a portion of

its roof replaced last year. The

contract covers the replacement of all

remaining roof areas of the building

and Silo #2

Spotlight Projects

Water Treatment Plant #1 Roofing Work

FIRE– Jerry Forte, Fire Chief

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Basic First Aid & CPR: February 23rd 9 openings March 23rd 12 openings

Healthcare Provider: March 22nd 6 openings

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Flagler Palm Coast High School students and Volunteer Firefighter Intern applicants have a total of 49 “Ride-Along” hours this week.

During the week, staff attended High-rise Training at the Fire Training Tower. The Fire Rescue East Conference is going on in Daytona in which Palm Coast Fire Department members are attending. A lot of training and classes that are going on right now to help further the professional development of our fire staff.

The Palm Coast Fire Department launched its official Facebook Page. You can visit the page at www.facebook.com/palmcoastfire for more photos and updates on the department’s activities.

Tip of the Month:

Move Over, It’s the Law – Florida

law requires you to Move Over a lane —

when you can safely do so — for stopped

law enforcement, emergency, sanitation,

utility service vehicles and tow trucks or

wreckers. If you cannot move over — or

when on a two-lane road — slow to a

speed that is 20 mph less than the

posted speed limit.

PSA –Florida Highway Safety &

Motor Vehicles - Move Over Florida,

It's the Law

http://bit.ly/FLMoveOver

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

Around the State: This month’s edition of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association Magazine

Firefighter Katelyn Douglas and Lt. Omar Kannan advance a hose line in the high-rise

Facility Training

This month’s facility training is

advancing a hose line for a fire attack

in a high-rise structure. Firefighters

are utilizing a high-rise fire hose pack

for extending attack lines to various

floors from a standpipe system.

Under the Helmet

Starting February 1st the Palm Coast

Fire Department releases a new

Facebook mini-series called ‘Under

the Helmet’. It’s a short series of

introducing our Firefighters to the

Community. They will be released

every Wednesday at 9am on Facebook.

Remember to like & share our page

with your family & friends!

One Department – One

Family

The Palm Coast Fire Department is

one department that is one family. In

the hours of grief we come together to

support one another. These

benevolent acts are carried out by

supporting meal trains and being

there for each other. We carry the

tradition of the fire service of

supporting our fire service family.

HIGHLIGHTS

First release on February 6th!

Captain Garnes and Lieutenant Faust put the finishing touches on a Chicken Francaise for the Forte’s

Parks & Recreation – Alex Boyer, Director

Our Wood Carvers program brings in some amazing talent and every year they select a Wood Carver of the

Year. Congrats to the 2018 Wood Carver of the Year, Jim Stephen! The winner's name was revealed from a

special puzzle box thought to have originated from Transylvania. After sliding some pieces around to reveal a

key, they unlocked the box and announced Jim Stephen as the winner. Afterwards a beautiful hand-carved

plaque carved by Jeff Kingdon was presented to the winner.

The Palm Coast Men’s 25K: A USTA M25 Event officially kicked off this week! Besides a little rain causing

some delays in play, the event has been running smoothly. Spectators have already been in attendance to

watch the talent of these professional players. Doubles finals will take place on Saturday, Jan. 26 after the Net

Generation Kid’s Day featuring a bounce slide, DJ, pizza, ice cream, face painting, and of course tennis!

Singles finals will occur on Sunday, Jan. 27. Pictures and updates are being posted at

www.facebook.com/palmcoasttenniscenter. Daily results and order of play are being posted at

www.palmcoastgov.com/tennisfutures.

Winter/Spring 2018-19 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 Dance with Me Ballroom Dancing Line Dancing West Coast Swing A Matter of Balance Lunch N’ Lecture Health & Wellness Yoga for All & Gentle Yoga Better Balance through Tai Chi Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge Indoor Rowing Athletics Open Pickleball Adult Flag Football League Tennis – Adults Beginners, Cardio, Morning Blast, Doubles Skills, & Round Robins Tennis - Youth Tennis Tots Rallies (Rookie, Red, Orange, & Green) Junior Development Toddler/Youth/Teen Beginning Ballet Imagination Builders Musical Munchkins Awesome Alphabet Outing Kids in the Kitchen for Homeschoolers Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program Parents’ Night Out The Chill Zone Special Events Palm Coast Men’s 25K: A USTA M25 Event

Programs Offered this Week

COMING UP

Feb. 1 – Coffee Series Feb. 7 – Discover Trip to Circle B Bar Reserve Feb. 7-10 – Birds of a Feather Fest Feb. 22 – Discover Trip to St. Johns River Cruises Feb. 22 – Parents’ Night Out Feb. 22 – The Chill Zone for Teens Feb. 23 – Doubles Cornhole Tournament

2018 Wood Carver of the Year

Net Generation Kid’s Day – Jan. 26

Palm Coast Men’s 25K: A USTA M25 Event

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The unidirectional flushing operation will continue on January 28th and crews will be working in Section 58 which includes Sesame Boulevard and surrounding streets.

The average water demand for this week was 7.398 million gallons per day.

The average wastewater flow for the week was 6.783 million gallons per day.

Water Distribution crews installed 31 new water meters and 3 reuse meters.

There are 231 new meter installations pending with 50 lots cleared and an average installation time of 4 weeks.

Wastewater Operations installed 11 new PEP tanks and replaced 3 tanks.

There are 28 new PEP tanks pending and 3 PEP tank replacements pending. Currently all new tanks are being installed within 5 days of site ready.

There were 62 calls after hours.

Water Distribution crews replaced 9 water service lines, repaired 5 water service lines, 5 manifolds, completed 7 meter pit adjustments/replacements and tested and repaired 203 backflow preventers.

Wastewater crews replaced 25 PEP pumps, 4 ball valves and boxes, 42 floats, 2 back lids and 9 cleanout caps. Crews installed 4 new PEP pump assemblies and 3 PEP pump electric assemblies and repaired 4 service laterals. Inspected via CCTV 2,607 feet of gravity sewer and 16 manholes.

On January 23rd, T. Wayne Hill Trucking Company removed and hauled away 12,600 gallons of liquid sludge (2 loads at 6,300 gallons each) from Water Treatment Plant #1.

On January 17th, (ACF) Air Centers of Florida was onsite at Water Treatment Plant #2 to troubleshoot issues with the air compressor system for the Ultra-Filtration building. The pressure regulator control valve was not working properly forcing the compressors to run continuously. ACF replaced the air integrity test control valve and has taken the controller back for repair.

On January 21st, Alternative Power Solutions was onsite to remove and rebuild the fuel pump located on the generator located at Limestone Well #49

Wastewater Operations completed installation of new Biorem Odor Control unit at Pump Station 59-1. Wastewater Operations delivered door tags for pending smoke testing in section 13 (Brushwood).

On January 22nd, Water Distribution repaired a damaged fire hydrant located on Brownstone Lane. 35 homes were issued a precautionary boil water notice for 48 hours until lab samples confirmed the water was safe to drink. Also on January 22nd, staff repaired a fire hydrant on Ulysses Trail and no homes were affected by this repair.

Utility – Richard Adams, Director

The average wastewater flow was

6.783 million gallons per day

The average water demand for the week was

7.398 million gallons per day.

Water Treatment Plant #2

On January 23rd, Water Treatment Plant #2 staff replaced (2) Ultrafiltration membranes on skid #3. The used membranes are going to American Water Chemicals (AWC), where an autopsy will be conducted to determine foulants on the membrane surface. AWC will also perform a cleaning study with different chemicals to conclude the best solution to remove the foulants. If successful, this procedure will be used in the future to increase the life of the membranes. American Water Chemicals will provide a technical report summarizing their findings and submit to the City.

Water Distribution

Staff from Water Distribution replaced a fire hydrant located on Cottonwood Court that had corroded over a period of time. The corrosion was caused by the direct water impact of a resident’s irrigation sprinkler system and the elements in their well water. The fire hydrant was only corroded from the ground level up. Being the replacement was isolated to the corrosion section of the fire hydrant only, the repair could be done without shutting down the water main and service was not interrupted to any homes in the area.

HIGHLIGHTS

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Jan. 22, 2019 Construction of new cell tower signals big step toward better cell service in Palm Coast Palm Coast – Construction of a new cell tower on Palm Coast Parkway has begun – the first major project of a Palm Coast City Council plan to improve cell service city-wide. The new 150-foot tower will be located next to Heroes Park, west of the Palm Coast Library. Construction is expected to take about a month, and AT&T Wireless has signed a lease to have antennas on the tower. The new tower, constructed by an affiliate of Diamond Communications LLC (“Diamond”), can accommodate several other cell providers as well. “The Palm Coast City Council made it a top priority to improve cell service for our residents and businesses, and we’re excited to see this first new tower going up,” said Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland. “People rely on their cell phones to keep in touch with family and friends and do their day-to-day business, and these new towers will improve service dramatically. Plus, there will be great public safety benefits as we continue to grow as a community.” Palm Coast hasn’t had a new cell tower since 2010, and residents and business owners often complain of spotty service. After partnering with Diamond, the City Council’s first step was to amend Palm Coast’s ordinance to pave the way for the more modern cell tower designs preferred by cell carriers but in a manner that allowed the City to maintain control of future development. Diamond is marketing select City properties to all the major wireless providers to develop towers that should greatly improve the wireless communications experience for Palm Coast residents and businesses. Diamond will build the towers on City property and is responsible for all of the costs of construction and maintenance. While Diamond will fund construction and maintenance of the towers, the City will receive 40 percent of all lease proceeds from the wireless providers that rent space on the towers. In addition, Diamond is managing wireless carrier activities on three City-owned towers and the City’s water tower on A1A. So far, AT&T has shown the most willingness to improve its network in Palm Coast by actively pursuing investments in new antenna attachments around the City. In addition to improving cell phone service, the City Council is leading a number of technology initiatives for Palm Coast, to foster an environment of innovation and stay on the cutting edge of technology advancements. The City is currently updating the business plan for its fiber optic network for high-speed internet, telephone and other telecommunications services.

“We are expanding our use of technology through smart-city applications, and we are working to maximize the potential for the City’s FiberNet system and wireless infrastructure,” Mayor Holland said. “We see technology as a way to not only improve City services, but also to help grow the local economy.” For more information, contact Communications & Marketing Manager Cindi Lane at [email protected] and 386-986-3708. About Diamond Communications LLC Diamond Communications LLC is headquartered in Short Hills, New Jersey with offices in twelve states throughout the U.S. Diamond is one of the largest private U.S. wireless infrastructure companies and manages approximately 200,000 properties and structures across the country. Diamond has longstanding relationships with the major wireless carriers, regional carriers, first responders and other wireless users. For more information, please visit our website at www.diamondcomm.com or contact Peter Woodbury at [email protected] or 973-544-6822.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Patrick Juliano, Fire Public Information Officer 386-986-2488; cell 386-290-9722 Jan. 20, 2019

Palm Coast Fire Department reminds us: Be fire smart during this winter weather

Palm Coast – House fires occur more in winter than any other season. As our area experiences cold temperatures this week, the Palm Coast Fire Department urges residents to be fire smart with these safety tips:

Keep space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn, including people!

Make sure the area around the fireplace is clear of anything that is potentially flammable (ie: furniture, drapes, newspapers, books, etc.). If these items get too close to the fireplace, they could catch fire.

Generators should be used outside only, and be sure to place them away from windows and doors. If using a generator, install carbon monoxide alarms, and test monthly.

Likewise, never use a grill indoors. Fuel-burning devices release carbon monoxide, which is a deadly gas.

Plug only one heat-producing appliance, such as a space heater, into an electric outlet at a time.

For fireplaces, be certain the damper or flue is open before starting a fire, and don’t close the damper until the embers have completely stopped burning.

The chimney should be checked annually by a professional. Even if the chimney is not due for cleaning, it is important to check for animal nests or other blockages that could prevent smoke from escaping.

Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Make sure it is completely out before going to bed or leaving the house.

Install both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Test them monthly and change the batteries at least twice a year.

Communicate to children as early as possible the dangers of fires and the heat generated from them.

Keep a fire extinguisher on hand. For more information, call the Palm Coast Fire Department at 386-986-2300.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Jan. 24, 2019

Feb. 10 is deadline to apply for City of Palm Coast internships for college students Palm Coast – There’s still time to apply for the City of Palm Coast’s summer internships for college students. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. Positions are available in innovation and economic growth, parks and recreation, marketing (graphic design), finance, public works (parks), public works (stormwater), fire, information technology (applications), information technology (operations), GIS, business tax, administration (city manager’s office), communications and marketing, urban forestry, environmental, stormwater engineering, utility engineering, and utility administrative assistant. These paid, competitive internships are full-time and are open to all current college students and students who have graduated within six months of applying. These internships may qualify for college credit with the student’s respective college. Students can get more information about the internship positions and apply online at www.palmcoastgov.com/internships. The internship program allows college students who grew up in Palm Coast and the surrounding community to get professional experience while at home during summer break. The internships are not limited to Palm Coast residents, but the City encourages graduates of Matanzas High School and Flagler Palm Coast High School to apply. “Our community has a strong focus on innovation and technology, and our internship program gives local college students a chance to obtain hands-on experience in their career fields while also helping us explore new ways to develop as a smart city,” said Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland. “We ask all residents to spread the word to their friends and neighbors who are in college. We’d love to have them join our summer internship team!” Interns will work on special projects designed to meet current needs within City departments and will have the opportunity to learn and practice skills within their field of study. These students will be supervised by professionals who will guide and mentor them. “Our internships give students the opportunity to network with professionals and make a difference in the community,” said Palm Coast Director of Human Resources Wendy Cullen. “We’ve greatly expanded the internship program in recent years, and we’re looking forward to continuing that success this summer.”

Applications for summer internships must be submitted by 5 p.m. Feb. 10. For more information, visit www.palmcoastgov.com/internships or contact Palm Coast Human Resources at 386-986-3718 or [email protected].

Who are the homeless people? They are people who have fallen on hard times, lost their homes/jobs, some have mental disorders, are addicts, and some are parolees. Many of these people are accompanied by the companion animals, mainly dogs. There is an estimated 640,000 homeless people in the U.S. From this number, it is estimated that 5-10% of them have a companion animal. For many of the homeless, their companion animal is their lifeline and reason for living. Poverty is not a trait of your character and finances do not indicate who the person is. Someone who is struggling still deserves to have the same connections as everyone else. Companion animals can be a comfort. They can provided security, warmth, and a sense of normalcy. Many of these pets are taken care of better than the actual owner themselves. Many homeless are willing to sacrifice their food supply for their pets. A person who has the responsibility of a pet to care for apt to be healthier. Donation Opportunities: The Flagler Humane Society Thrift Store always accepts donations. They cannot take in any computers/printers or large appliances. Call for our new store location where we collect 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: See the FHS Facebook or Website for upcoming adoption specials. Upcoming Fundraisers/Events: See the FHS Website for information on any upcoming events. 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 every Saturday 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]

SKETCH Sketch is a 4 year old neutered

male lab/terrier mix. He is up to date on all his vaccinations and

microchipped. He was transferred to FHS from a Volusia County shelter because of his behavior issues. He was in a home with a small child that was allowed to

punch him in his mouth/face area. Due to this he is skittish of

children but does not seem to have issues with the mouth area as he once did. Come and meet

this good boy today!

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