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Memorandum To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Jim Landon, City Manager

Date: November 22, 2013

Re: Week-In-Review

City Offices closed for thanksgiving holiday Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29

Thanksgiving tennis camp Monday, November 25 thru Wednesday, November 27

Palm coast tennis center

Thanksgiving feet to feast 15k/5k, run/walk Thursday, November 28, 7:45am

Daytona state college, Flagler palm coast campus

Holiday tree lighting ceremony Sunday, December 1, 6:30pm

Central park in town center

Movie in central park Friday, December 13, 7pm

Central park in town center

Starlight holiday parade & event Saturday, December 14, 2pm

Central park in town center

Starlight half marathon/5k Saturday, December 14, 6pm

Central park in town center

SCORE Chapter 187, North Central Florida’s Chapter of the Year/ Top 25 Fastest Growing Chapters

Beau Falgout and I met with our local SCORE representative to discuss the partnership between

SCORE and our BAC. It was a very positive conversation that highlighted many of our successes

during the past year. The regional SCORE office had one of its best years ever and has been

recognized as one of the most successful programs in Florida. Attached is a summary of their

highlights for the past year. We look forward to continuing our joint efforts.

View the Palm Coast 2012 Annual Progress Report Online

The complete version of the Palm Coast 2012 Annual Progress Report can now be viewed online at

www.palmcoastgov.com.

Next Week:

Tuesday, November 26th

, City Council Workshop, 9am, City Offices, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B106

Thursday & Friday, November 28th

& 29th

, City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday.

Attachments: Administration Division Updates

BAC Update

Community Development Update

Information Technology Department Update

Engineering & Stormwater Department Update

Fire Department Update

Parks & Recreation Update

Event Calendar

Public Works/Utility Update

News Releases: Tree Lighting Ceremony and Discover Trip-ICE

SCORE – Chapter 87, President’s Annual Report: Fiscal year 2013 Chapter Performance Highlights

160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B-106, Palm Coast Florida 32164

386-986-3702

City Manager’s Office

Administrative Divisions Week in Review

Friday, November 22, 2013

City Clerk

Processed 20 public records requests.

Processed 16 litigation documents.

Prepared and processed 5 documents for recording.

Prepared and posted 1 agenda and 2 sets of approved meeting minutes to the Web.

Processed 15 resolutions.

Processed 4 ordinances.

Communications & Marketing

News releases sent this week: Discover Trip to ICE! and Tree Lighting Ceremony

Coordinated advertising, including ad design for Rock N Rib and Palm Coast events

Handled various media requests

Working on reports for budget book

Design in progress on Parks & Recreation Facilities Guide

Posted various messages to Facebook/Twitter

Videotaped/aired City Council meeting

Researched and prepared written response for the City clerk’s office regarding City of Palm Coast

responsibilities pertaining to the Communications and Video Accessibility Act

Attended the EAT (Education and Academic Training) team meeting – prepared/presented

preliminary list of potential skills and talents possessed by employees

Editing in progress for Starlight Parade and Holiday Event promo. Other upcoming projects

reviewed for preproduction needs (e.g., Starlight Parade / Fire Department PSAs and more.)

Editing 2013 Seafood Festival Video, http://youtu.be/cV9Okk7ZI2g

Edited and Posted Promo for 2013 Tree Lighting Ceremony

Attended preproduction meeting (tree lighting event) in Town Center and provided training to staff

on the use of a city Public Address audio system

Attended NATOA state chapter’s meeting (conference call)

Posted news and announcement to TV199’s ticker tape service

160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B-106, Palm Coast Florida 32164

386-986-3702

Human Resources

Open Enrollment Starts – Monday, November 18th – 27th

Employees will be able to sign up for health benefits using Employee Self Service

One on One Appointments will be available

Purchasing and Contracts Management

Purchasing & Bidding:

Bid Opening for ITB-SW-14-01 - M-3 Surface Water Control Structure

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting for ITB-CD-NSP-14-03 - NSP 3 Home 116

Bid Opening for ITB-CD-NSP-14-02 - NSP 3 Home 115

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting for ITB-CD-CP-14-01 - Bulldog Drive Improvements

Contracts:

EZLinks Golf, Inc. for Palm Harbor Golf Course Management

Miller Pipeline, Inc. for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation (piggyback of Lee County –

RFP-12-01)

Tyler Technologies, Inc., Munis Division for Annual Support and License Agreement for Munis

Software

Florida Department of Corrections for Work Squad Contract #WS881

Amendment 1 for Florida Department of Corrections Contract #WS789

Impact November 22, 2013

Week: November 18 – 22 Month: November To Date: Since May 1, 2011

RESULTS EFFORTS

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Hours

# Sessions

8 22

1212

Attendees

0 65

1097

Hours

#

trai

ning

Current R O I = per invested

jobs

153 Total

new businesses 38 Total

INVESTMENT salaries

capital

sales

BAC PARTNERS

0 0

158

The Palm Coast Business Assistance Center Managed by the SBDC at UCF

Located at City Offices at City Market Place

160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B-105 Palm Coast, Florida 32164

(386) 986-2499 www.PalmCoastBAC.com

Highlights BAC Expo was a great success! Planning is already underway for next year’s Expo.

New Palm Coast Businesses Delaware Elevator of Florida Inc – 4 Office Park Drive – Elevator Contractor

Mel’s Transportation Taxi Service – Home Based – Taxi Service E-F-Y Investigations – Home Based – Private Investigator

David Berwaldt Painting Inc – Home Based – Painting Service TWD of Southeast LLC – Home Based – Unclassified Personal Service

Tablecloth Service – Home Based – Unclassified Personal Service Pierside Press LLC – Home Based – Internet

Making It Look Good Inc – Home Based – Landscaping Service

Week-in-Review – November 22, 2013 – Nestor Abreu, Director

PERMITTING ACTIVITY

The following is an update of permit and development application activity in Palm Coast from November 14, 2013

through November 20, 2013:

Total number of permits issued: 171

Since January 2009, $452,320,782 construction dollars have been invested in Palm Coast.

Commercial Permit Application

515 Palm Coast Parkway SW -

second floor

Interior Renovations - The

Legacy Academy - childcare

facility Stanley Paul Hoelle $50,000

2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW

- Flagler County Library Parking lot light poles

Flagler County Board of

County Commissioners $10,500

Residential Permits Issued

42 Arrowhead Drive Addition A Certified Screen $3,000

4 Ripple Place Addtion Coastal Aluminum $6,000

15 Rocking Lane Addition Strong Inc. $1,000

72 Seven Wonders Trail Addition US Aluminum $8,000

107 Westchester Lane Addition US Aluminum $3,700

Check out Palm Coast

Prosperity at Work

http://prosperity.discoverpalmcoast.com/

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CODE ENFORCEMENT

Staff attended the Construction Licensing Officials Association of Florida’s Semi-Annual meeting to ensure certification in

the organization.

PLANNING

Staff attended the Volusia Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Technical Coordinating Committee meeting. Staff

provided an update on the reapportionment process.

45 Pittman Drive Alterations Wise Builders Inc. $9,000

42 Riverview Bend N. Single Family Residence Intervest Construction $348,000

26 Lagare Street Single Family Residence Intervest Construction $276,000

9 Cedardale Court Single Family Residence Keystone Homes $301,000

134 Bridgehaven Drive Single Family Residence Vanacore Construction $242,000

39 Ellsworth Drive Single Family Residence Vanacore Construction $297,000

Occupancy Permit

4875 Palm Coast Parkway NW

#1

We Are Here To Help Primary

Care - Medical Office Natalya Verbinskaya

5100 E Highway 100 (Target) Dr. Aurora Perez / Eye Exams Aurora Perez

4490 N US Hwy 1 Unit 103

Sun Leisure Products LLC -

Swimming Pool Supplies Paul Lafleur

3 Industry Drive

Stop By Us.Com -

Distribution Facility Industry Drive LLC

Commercial Certificates of Occupancy

101 Palm Harbor Parkway Unit

145 (European Village)

Interior renovations to Lobby

Area East Coast Building Corporation

391 Palm Coast Parkway #2 Palm Coast Eye Physicians Sorrento Homes LLC

Application Submittal

Technical Site Plan Tier 1

Palm Coast Industrial Park Lot

4 Building Addition Cornerstone Building Company

Development Order

Modification

Villages at Palm Coast Master

Plan (addition of family

footpaths) John Loudermilk

Development Orders

Technical Site Plan Tier 1

AFRC Belle Terre Blvd

Intersection Improvements

Flagler County Board of County

Commissioners

Development Order

Modification

Villages at Palm Coast Master

Plan (addition of family

footpaths) John Loudermilk

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

The following is an update since last week for capital projects in the City from November 14, 2013 through November

20, 2013.

Road and Median Projects

Bulldog Drive Roadway

Improvements Design 95%

Plans and specifications issued for bid on 11-6-13.

Mandatory Pre-bid held 11-21-13 with qualifying

Contractors and Design team. Bids due 12-4-13.

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Thanksgiving is fast approaching and the Flagler Humane Society we’re looking

to our community to provide a cornucopia of food to support the many animals in

our shelter. We are always thankful for the donations of food, but right now we

are especially low in our supply and are in need of replenishing. While you’re

shopping for your Thanksgiving meals, please think of the animals at our shelter.

We also need many supplies other than animal food, and donations such as office

and cleaning supplies are always welcome.

FHS would also like to say that we are thankful for all of the families that have

adopted this past year from the shelter. You save a life each time you adopt a

rescue cat or dog. We are so thankful that we can be in the business of saving

lives and that we have the support of the community to make it happen!

Outreach Event Updates: FHS was recently invited to the Elan Hair Studio for

their annual anniversary parking lot party! We were excited to be involved and

enjoyed the free food and entertainment. The last of our litter of puppies found a

home along with a black cat that had been at the shelter for a few months.

FHS partnered with Zaxby’s and PetSuperMarket for a joint Rezcue Event! The

event was held at Zaxby’s, where we sold meal deal tickets that helped feed the

homeless animals of Flagler County. The Big Red Bus was on hand to take blood

donations, and donators were given a free movie ticket and a coupon for a free

sandwich from Zaxby’s. Thanks for all those that came out to support both the

Humane Society and the blood bank.

Public Announcements: The Flagler Humane Society has a variety of

subsidized spay and neuter programs for members of the community that need to

have their pets sterilized. Please call FHS at 386-445-1814 or email

[email protected] for general questions, or email

[email protected] for grant-specific questions that we can be of

assistance to you.

Animals for Adoption: FHS currently has an overabundance of cats available

for adoption, and we have a great need for people who are willing to welcome a

furry friend into their lives and homes. Check our website,

www.flaglerhumanesociety.org, for upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas

Adoption Specials.

Classroom Pocket Pet Program: Do you know of a teacher that would like to

have a classroom pet? FHS is now offering free adoptions of pocket pets that are

surrendered for adoption. Please contact [email protected] or

386-445-1814 ext. 501 for more information. This program is a great way to

place an animal in a forever home and teach students about responsibility and

self-confidence. FHS currently has 9 small breed rabbits and 2 hamsters

available.

314 cats 66 dogs 6 ferrets 9 rabbits 2 hamsters

Animals ready for homes

Remember Healy? This lovely little tortoiseshell cat, who grew up in

the Shelter since arriving in March, finally found

her forever home when she was adopted the week

following her being the Featured Pet. We love

happy endings!

Adoption specialist:

Danielle Camic

[email protected]

(All adoptions and outreach)

Information on events to benefit our

homeless animals can be found on our

website, www.flaglerhumanesociety.org.

CHARLIE

Charlie is a sweet 6 month old

kitten that is looking for an active

home that can keep up with him.

He was brought to the shelter as a

stray baby that went immediately

into a foster home due to his size.

He was spoiled by his foster mom

and was fostered with 2 other

kittens from another litter. He is

good with other cats and very

lovable. He is ready and waiting

for his next new adventure. He is

hoping that it is going to be with

you! Come and meet Charlie

today!

Pet of the Week

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TO : Jim Landon, City Manager

FROM : Steve Viscardi, IT Director

DATE : 11/22/2013

RE : Week In Review

Operations Division researching FiberNET feasibility into Roma Court and several areas in downtown Bunnell.

Operations Division continuing their efforts to troubleshoot some customer latency issues.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION SUPPORT

ENTERPRISE

GIS Division made updates to the Land Rights inventory by adding properties deeded to the city going back to 2011.

Applications Division supported HR Department with the ESS Benefits sign up.

Operations Division received 80 Track IT’s this week

Operations Division completed the configuration of the new email security appliance.

Operations Division assisted with Council Meeting, meeting was vibrant and staff insured that all technical aspects were up to the task.

Operations Division researching replacing current aging network infrastructure. Newer technologies now exist that we hope will speed up and streamline network processes.

Operations Division staff upgraded our storage network system.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

GIS Division provided Community Development with a map highlighting areas in the city that are zoned Agriculture and Estate-2.

M-3 Water Control Structure Rehabilitation Project for 2014 (ITB-SW-14-01) - Four (4) applications were received on 9-23-13; two (2) of the four (4) met the qualifications. Bids were due on 11-18-13. Taking the contract award to S.E. Cline Construction, Inc., in the amount of $439,325.00 to Council Workshop on 12-10-13. Construction should begin in January-February 2014.

Stormwater Model Construction Improvements for Sections 35 and Section 37 Public Works Dept. began construction on 11-14-13 on Bunkerhill Drive drainage ditch.

Professional Stormwater & Environmental Engineering Services (RFQ-SW-14-02) – Request for qualifications were received by eight (8) engineering firms on 10-9-13. Review committee meeting resulted in four (4) consulting firms being selected for continuing service contracts. Staff is taking the 4 Continuing Service Contracts to Workshop on 11-26-13.

Identify and Resolve FPL Billing Descrepancies in Street Light Power Bills - Staff has completed the inventory field audit, currently working on the Billing Audit which is 40% complete.

Engineering & Stormwater Department

John C. Moden, City Engineer

Week In Review November 14 – November 20, 2013

Total Aquatic Weed Control on Freshwater Canals Herbicide application continues on freshwater canals.

Wynnfield

Waterway in

Section 20

Pine Lakes

Tropical Strm/Depression Debby

Where Does the Rain Water Go?

BA-1 Struture

Left – Post Debby minimal flow over weir

Below - Structure is dry before Debby

K-6 Structure

Left – Post Debby minimal flow over weir

Below – Dry before Debby

Big Mulberry Creek Structure

Left – Post Debby minimal flow over weir

Below – Dry structure before Debby

SE Cline

Construction, Inc.

awarded contract in

the amount of

$1,254,325.00 with

a start date of 2-18-

13 for a 6 month

contract time

Seminole Woods Multi Use Path – Phase 1 - is on schedule (design & permitting complete) working on grant submittal. Phase 2 - survey work complete, design has begun. Phase 3 -preliminary survey underway.

Palm Harbor @ College Waterway Bridge Rehab Construction – Notice To Proceed date is 1-6-14.

Colechester @ College Waterway Bridge Rehab Design - The Letter of Intent has been prepared to be advertised for continuing service engineering firms, date set for 11-26-13.

Long’s Creek Nature Preserve Construction Phase 1 – Currently waiting on permits.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

SURVEY TASKS:

Set 15 bench mark locations

Surveyed for 3 new home construction driveway culvert and swales

Surveyed for 1 driveway culverts and swales

Surveyed for 1 valley gutter installation

Survey continues for the swale rehab project on White Star, White Oak, White Birch,

Whippoorwill -12 lots, Burnley Place, Burnell Drive, Burnett Place- 13 lots, Ludlow Lane

east Luther Drive- 3 lots, Fallen Oak Ln. - 60 lots

For Utility Dept. - Checked on missing property corner at 28 Firethorn Lane

REVIEW TASKS:

19 - Right-of-Way Permits

6 - Project Reviews

DESIGN WORK PERFORMED:

6 – Driveway swale designs

1 – Drainage pipe for street crossings design

Continuing Seminole Woods Multi Use Path Phase 2 design

Continuing work on the swale rehabilitation program

Swale Rehabilitation Projects Released for Construction – -0- LF released this week

Ulysses Lake

Total Aquatic Weed Control on Freshwater Canals

Aquatic Management Plus, LLC continues herbicide spraying on the

canals.

Council approved contract on 11-5-13 for contract award to current

contractor, Aquatic Management Plus, LLC

Fire Department

To: Jim Landon, City Manager From M. C. Beadle, Chief Date: November 21, 2013 Re: Week in Review

In the past week, the department responded to 158 calls. There were 3 wildfire/brush fires. A total of 106 EMS calls was logged and the balance was miscellaneous in nature. The drought index is at 341 out of a possible 800 and the fire danger is moderate.

Recreation & Parks

To: Jim Landon, City Manager

From: Luanne Santangelo, Parks and Recreation Director

Date: November 22, 2013

Re: Week in Review

UPCOMING EVENTS:

“Feet to Feast 5K/15K Run” – Thursday, November 28, 7:45am at Daytona State College,

Palm Coast Campus. There is still time to register for the Feet to Feast Run/Walk. To register

online visit http://www.palmcoastgov.com/events/running-series/race/feet-to-feast

Tree Lighting Ceremony – Join the City of Palm Coast as we kick-off the holiday season

with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 1, 2013. In partnership with the Rotary

Club of Flagler County, the Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks-off the start of the annual Fantasy

Light display at Central Park in Town Center from December 1, 2013 through December 30,

2013.

The crowd will help countdown to the lighting of our Holiday Tree and the Fantasy Light

display. Guests are invited to stay for the arrival of Santa Claus, entertainment, refreshments and

a self-guided walk through the Fantasy Light displays.

We will also be collecting for Toys for Tots and our local food pantry. If you would like to

support our local families, please bring an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item.

Movie in Central Park – Hosted by the City of Palm Coast and the Flagler County School

District on Friday, December 13 beginning at dusk. “The 12 Dogs of Christmas” tells the story

of "A girl who uses dogs to teach people about the true meaning of Christmas during the Depression".

Holiday Starlight Event and Parade – Saturday, December 14 at Central Park in Town

Center, 975 Central Avenue, Palm Coast. This annual event will feature a Snow Slide, Pictures with

Santa, Crafts, Refreshments and entertainment provided by local and regional performers including the Grinch. The day’s activities lead up to the Starlight Parade and Starlight Half Marathon.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

♦Toddlers

Teddy Bear Picnic – Monday, December 2, 2013; 10-11 am at the Palm Coast Community

Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. Toddlers aged 2-5 will join Ms. Lauren and Ms. Sandy

for story time, crafts, games and snacks. Free to attend but children must pre-register.

Little Chefs – Do you have a little “Guy Fieri” or “Rachel Ray” in your home? Bring your

“Little Chef” to the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE on Tuesday,

December 17 from 10-11 am to learn how to make a healthy, tasty snack. For Chefs ages 2-5

years. Pre-registration required.

♦Adults & Seniors

Co-ed Athletics at ITMS Volleyball – Mondays & Wednesdays through December 11 from 7-9:30pm

Basketball – Tuesdays & Thursdays through December 12 from 7-9:30pm

Game Day Social This relaxed social atmosphere allows our participants to meet new friends while enjoying the

friendly competition of dominos, cards, or the game of their choice. Participants are

encouraged to bring their own games to share with others. Held every Thursday from 1-4pm at

the Palm Coast Community Center.

A Day at the Movies featuring Roman Holiday They don’t make them like they used to…Join us for this acclaimed classic movie from 1953.

Roman Holiday tells the story of “A bored and sheltered princess who escapes her guardians

and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome.” Starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory

Peck. Refreshments will be available. “Day at the Movies” will be held on Tuesday,

November 26 beginning at 10am. Movies will be held at the Palm Coast Community Center.

Pin with Us (1st Thursday of the Month) Do you love Pinterest? So do we!!! Join the Palm Coast Parks and Recreation Department on

Thursday, December 5 from 6-8pm at the Palm Coast Community Center, as we lead “crafty”

projects found on the Pinterest website. This month’s project will be ornament

making/painting. Follow us on Pinterest-The City of Palm Coast. Pre-registration and

payment of $10 fee is required. Materials are included in the class fee.

Critic’s Choice Club –Do you like to eat? Want to meet new friends? This is the Club for

you. Each month we will visit a new restaurant to enjoy a new cuisine or new location. Our

next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 12 at Jonelle’s Place in Flagler Beach at

5:30 pm. Pre-registration required.

Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts CenterStills: Photography Show11/22/2013 6:00 PM

Palm Harbor Shopping CenterCome Meet Santa in Palm Coast11/22/2013 6:00 PM

Palm Coast Tennis CenterThanksgiving Tennis Camp11/25/2013 12:00 AM

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler BeachLow Tide Shorebird Watch11/26/2013 8:30 AM

GTM National Estuarine Research Reserve Marineland field officeMarineland Beach Walk11/26/2013 9:00 AM

Daytona State College Flagler Palm Coast CampusThanksgiving Feet to Feast 15K/5K Run Walk11/28/2013 7:45 AM

St Mark's Lutheran Church Palm Coast Duplicate Bridge Club12/1/2013 12:00 AM

St Mark's Lutheran Church Palm Coast Duplicate Bridge Club12/1/2013 12:00 AM

Meeting Calendar for 11/22/2013 through 12/31/2013

Central Park in Town CenterHoliday Tree Lighting Ceremony12/1/2013 6:30 PM

Kokoro RestaurantSAFFARI Yappy Hour12/4/2013 5:00 PM

Florida Hospital Flagler on SR 100 in meeting rooms A & B.Flagler Audubon Society Monthly Meeting12/5/2013 6:00 PM

New Way ChurchSounds of the Season12/6/2013 7:00 PM

Exit Realty First ChoicePhotos with Santa12/7/2013 12:00 AM

River to Sea PreserveFlagler Audubon Society Monthly Bird Walk12/7/2013 8:00 AM

Flagler Beach FloridaProject Share To Collect Toys12/7/2013 1:00 PM

Palm Harbor Golf ClubPutt for Paws Flagler Humane Society’s annual golf tournament12/8/2013 12:00 AM

Meeting Calendar for 11/22/2013 through 12/31/2013

Central Park in Town CenterMovies in Central Park featuring "The 12 Dogs of Christmas"12/13/2013 6:45 PM

Exit Realty First ChoicePhotos with Santa12/14/2013 12:00 AM

Indian Trails Middle Schooladoptathon12/14/2013 10:00 AM

Central Park in Town CenterStarlight Holiday Parade & Event12/14/2013 2:00 PM

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler BeachSecond Saturday Gamble Jam12/14/2013 2:00 PM

Central Park in Town CenterStarlight Half Marathon/5K12/14/2013 6:00 PM

Central Park in Town CenterFood Truck Tuesdays12/17/2013 5:00 PM

Palm Coast Tennis CenterWinter Break Junior Camp12/30/2013 9:00 AM

Meeting Calendar for 11/22/2013 through 12/31/2013

M e m o r a n d u m

To: Jim Landon, City Manager

From: Richard Adams, Public Works Director

Date: November 21, 2013

Re: Week in Review

The average water demand for the week was 6.621 million gallons per day; average wastewater flow

was 5.377million gallons per day.

This week 198 utility customers were shut off for non-payment.

Installed 5 new domestic meters, 2 new PEP tanks and replaced 3 existing PEP tanks.

Work got into full swing this week with the Section 35 Stormwater Improvement Project. Crew removed

40 trees and graded 150 linear feet of ditch on Bunker Hill Drive.

Work continued on the Palm Coast Parkway west median improvement project. Planted 46 trees,

completed irrigation for phase 1 and completed startup of the new irrigation pump station with the

Hoover rep.

Zero Liquid Discharge Water Treatment Plant #2 – Work continued with installation of drainage and

underground piping. The last 2 walls sections for the EQ tank have been poured.

Beachside Pump Station and Sewer Force Main – Landscaping continues at the pump station site.

Mowing in “F”, “W”, “E”, “S”, “R”, “K” and “P” sections. Mowing Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast

Parkway and Pine Lakes Parkway.

Performed site distance trimming on White View Parkway and Belle Terre South of SR100.

Graded 6,161 feet of swales, replaced 1 pipe crossing located at Bunker Hill, repaired 1 outfall and

cleaned 104 culvert pipes. Screened 20 cubic yards of swale material for recycling.

Performed speed studies on Point Pleasant, Pritchard Drive and Eric Drive.

Staffed the Food Truck Tuesday at Town Center.

Inmate labor crew mowed and weeded 47,825 linear feet of ditch in the “BL” and “F” sections.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – WEEK IN REVIEW 11-21-13

Section 35 Stormwater Improvement Project

It begins with removal of trees and overgrowth that accumulated over the years

The crew installs sheet piling to hold back the water from the main canal

Ripping up the road to remove and replace the drainage culverts

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Nov. 18, 2013

Palm Coast Tree Lighting, opening of Rotary Club Fantasy Lights Dec. 1 Palm Coast, Fla. – Kick off the holiday season at the City of Palm Coast’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast. The event is free. Join Palm Coast Mayor Jon Netts in the countdown to the lighting of a beautiful tree, being decorated this year with sparkling lights and ornaments made by Girl Scouts from five local troops. Then see Santa arrive by fire truck to visit with children, enjoy entertainment, refreshments and take a walk through the Fantasy Lights! Parents should bring their own cameras to capture pictures of their children visiting Santa in the Children’s Village area. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted, as will toys for the annual Toys for Tots drive. The Rotary Club of Flagler County’s 8th Annual Fantasy Lights display at Central Park will open that night – continuing 6:30-9 p.m. daily through Dec. 30. Fantasy Lights is a free self-guided walking tour around Central Park featuring 38 light displays, festive live and broadcast music, and holiday snacks and beverages available for purchase. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. This year, Fantasy Lights will feature a North Pole Village, Santa’s Merry Train Ride around the park (nominal fee), Snow in the Park, a Night of Caroling, and Santa Sundays with Mrs. Claus (Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22). 3-D glasses will be available for purchase to enhance enjoyment of the lights. Free golf cart tours available for people with disabilities. Central Park is located off State Road 100/Bulldog Drive, north of Flagler Palm Coast High School. For more information about Fantasy Lights, contact Bill Butler at [email protected]. For more information about the Tree Lighting Ceremony, contact Event Coordinator Casey Ryan at the Palm Coast Parks & Recreation Department at 386-986-2323.

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

Nov. 19, 2013 Take a Discover Trip to see amazing ice sculptures at Gaylord Palms’ ‘ICE!’ Palm Coast, Fla. – The Palm Coast Parks & Recreation Department is offering a Discover Trip for adults on Wednesday, Dec. 4, to ICE! at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee – featuring more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures and slides. The bus trip will leave the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, at 9 a.m. and return at 3 p.m. The bus ride and admission to the attraction is included in the $45 ticket price. Lunch is at the participant’s own expense. The magic of the Christmas season comes to the Gaylord Palms each holiday season. This year, ICE! stars Frosty the Snowman. Join Frosty and his friends on their quest to the North Pole in a colorfully frozen retelling of this original Christmas classic. Favorite scenes come to life in hand-carved ice sculptures and slides. Register online at www.palmcoastgov.com by searching for “Activity” and then, once you’re on the Active Communities page, search again for “Discover.” For more information, contact Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323.

r SCORE CHAPTER 87 ~ VOLUSIA / FLAGLER COUNTIES

THE PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL REPORT: FISCAL YEAR 2013

CHAPTER PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

North Central Florida's Chapter of The Year two of the last three years...

& one of the Nation's Top 25 fastest growing Chapters

FISCAL YEAR 2013 - GROWTH IN MAJOR CATEGORIES PAVES WAY TO ANOTHER OUTSTANDING YEAR 1. Over 1000 1 time ever -- Counseling sessions exceeded 1000 cases -- a 33% increase.

2. Leap in Workshop participation - Grew 36% to nearly 1,500 attendees.

3. District & National recognition -- As a direct result, for the second time in the last three years, our Chapter was selected as North

Central Florida's "District Chapter of the Year" and nationally, one of the nation's top 25 fastest growing Chapters.

EXPANSION - STAFF INCREASED, COUNSELING LOCATIONS ADDED, WEBSITE REVAMPED

1. Energy pays off This year we devoted significant energy to expand our counseling locations. Coverage was expanded to Ormond

Beach, South East Volusia (New Smyrna Beach and Port Orange) and West Volusia (DeLand).

2. Key recruits - To support this expanded coverage, we actively recruited and strengthened our all certified Volunteer base. Currently,

we have 29 active Counselors and four non-counseling Ambassadors. Community Relations Representatives have been appointed for

each new counseling area to maximize local impact..

3. Ten-fold increase in Web hits - In January 2013, the Chapter launched a revamped website that has generated a ten-fold increase in

"hits" and an enhanced number of requests for counseling. Hits averaged 30,000 for January-September, including many curious people from other states and countries.

4. Strong financially - The Chapter maintained its financial health through successful local fund raising activities.

PERFORMANCE: Counseled a record 952 cases • SCORE IN VOLUSIA COUNTY

• a 45% increase over 2012 .. Face-to-face sessions grew by 29% Completed follow-on sessions with 49% of our clients... Cyber counseling grew an amazing 129%... Our new client mix was 24% already in business versus 76%

start-ups... We held 35 Workshops, attendance increasing 36%, an average of 43 attendees per session... The boom in volume significantly

increased requests for counseling... Currently, we have 23 active Counselors and three non-counseling Ambassadors in the County.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

1. Chambers: Counseling was re-established in South East Volusia (New Smyrna Beach (October 2012) and Port Orange (November

2012); and established in North Volusia (Ormond Beach, Febmary 2013) and West Volusia (DeLand, July 2013). We regularly provide

educational business articles to the various Chamber magazines and attend Chamber meetings to broaden awareness of SCORE locally.

2- DeLand/Orange City Business Retention Program: Our Chapter was appointed as an official resource to support this retention program.

3- Small Business Development Center: Enhanced our collaboration with SBDC via a jointly sponsored Workshop program throughout the

County. New topics were introduced and the venue moved to Daytona State College to accommodate the increased^numbers attending.

A formal client cross referral system has been developed.

Volusia Incubator: All Chapter Membership meetings continue to be held at the Volusia Incubator facility and SCORE remains a support entity for participants in the program.

Center for Business Excellence: We participated in CBE's "Startup Quest" program by providing a s financial workshop for participants.

Stetson University: In conjunction with the Volusia Economic Development Department SCORE is providing support to the new Dean of Stetson's School of Administration in broadening business awareness within their entrepreneurial program.

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PERFORMANCE: SCORE IN F L A G L E R COUNTY

Counseled 197 cases, marginally down 7% from 2012, which was a record year... Face-to-face sessions fell 1% and

follow-ons were down 12%... The decline primarily due to a reduction in existing business referrals... Currently, we have five active Counselors and one non-counseling Ambassador in Flagler County.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

1- Palm Coast Business Assistance Center: We continue to work closely with the BAC to improve the joint provision of services to small

businesses in Flagler, In addition to regularly counseling at the BAC, we participated in the BAC's B2B Expo and assisted the Palm

Coast Observer in developing its "0" Awards program. Recently, a SCORE Counselor was hired to expand the BAC staff.

2. Chamber: SCORE counsels weekly at the Chamber for non-BAC referred clients and provides training support and educational articles to the Chamber's "Voice" magazine.

I 3. .County: SCORE is represented on the Advisory Council for the county's Department of Economic Development which seeks to

coordinate economic development activities within Flagler County. SCORE provided input and advice for the revamped Economic Development website.

er Lever ton - President SCORE Chapter 87 Volusia /F lagler Count ies- October 2013

SCORE Chapter 87

Flagler County Community Relations Representation

S C O R E Community Relations Representative: Tom Hellman

Bunnell

Flagler Beach

Flagler Chamber

R. DeLarenzo

Client Referral

Chamber support - Strategy - Member Training - Member Communication

o The Voice" articles (Gretchen Smith)

0 WNZF Radio (David Ayres)

- Lead Groups (3) - S C O R E Publicity Material

Local Community Banks

Client Referral

S C O R E Publicity Material

Funding

Intracoastai Banl< (Mgr Bruce Page)

Prosperity Bank (Mgr. Gary Lubbi)

Office Divvy Ky Eckini

• Client Referral

• Home Based Business Initiative

• S C O R E Publicity Material

- Monthly (last Tuesday) 'Entrepreneur Night'

Local Rotary Clubs Prof. Business

Assoc's

C.B.E . W. Costello

• Client Referral

• C B . E . Grant Program

• S C O R E Publicity Material

Local Media

Glenn Laury

Palm Coast BAC Joe Roy

• Client Referral

• BAC Strategy - Business Academy - Home Based Business - Annual Expo - Business Retention Program

• S C O R E Publicity Material

• S C O R E Funding Contract (City)

(Jim Landon)

Client Referral

Information on S C O R E

• Publicity of S C O R E Locally

• Observer Newspaper (Publisher-John Walsh)

• WZNK Radio (Mgr. David Ayres)

Roger Leverton

Flagler County Economic Devei

H. VanEckert

Council Member

Joe Marotti

' Economic 'Engine' Meeting - Coordination (BAC/SCORE/CBE/Chamber) - Project Assistance

' Annual Economic Summit - Business Development Strategy

Board of Commissioners Liaison (Nate McLaughlin)

S C O R E Funding (County) (Craig Coffey)

Sun Trust Bank East Central Florida

• Local Client Refen-al (Wayne Stevens)

• S C O R E Funding (Ann Luke)

• Divisional Advisory Board Membership

(David Fuller)

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