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Memorandum To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Jim Landon, City Manager

Date: November 1, 2013

Re: Week-In-Review

3rd Annual BAC Expo Friday, November 1, 9am to 4pm

Hammock beach resort

Junior Futures Tennis Tournament Saturday, November 2, 9am Palm coast tennis center

Palm coast seafood festival Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, noon to 5pm

Central park at town center

Movies in central park Friday, November 8, 6pm

Central park at town center

Veteran’s cup lacrosse tournament Saturday, November 9 & Sunday, November 10

Indian trails sports complex

Veteran’s Day ceremony Monday, November 11, 8:30am to 9:30am

Heroes memorial park

Halloween Boo Bash

Presented in partnership with Wadsworth Elementary School, the event drew over 2,000 kids

and their families to Belle Terre Park for a family friendly Halloween experience. The

creativity of the costumes always amazes our Costume Contest judges and the Carved

Pumpkin contest included a pumpkin carved in honor of our military.

Sr. Games Archery, Ballroom & Horseshoe

Presented in partnership with the Ormond Beach Senior Games, the City of Palm Coast, for the first time ever

hosted Archery, Ballroom Dance and Horseshoes as part of the Sr. Games competitions.

Archery – competition was held under clear blue skies at Central

Park in Town Center and drew 32 participants from all over central

Florida and as far as away as Maryland.

Ballroom Dancing – 6 couples kicked-up their heels on the stage of the

Flagler Auditorium.

Horseshoes – 20 pitchers from our local area pitched in the Kentucky

Blue Clay of the Horseshoe Club facility at Old Dixie Community

Park.

Hall of Terror

The 12th

annual Hall of Terror Halloween event at Palm Coast Fire station 21 had another successful year with an

estimated 2,500 attendees.

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

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Next Week:

Tuesday, November 5th

, City Council Business Meeting, 6:30pm, Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy

NE

Wednesday, November 6th

, Code Enforcement Board, 9am, Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE

Attachments: Administration Division Updates

Community Development Update

Information Technology Department Update

Fire Department Update

Parks & Recreation Update

Event Calendar

Public Works/Utility Update

News Releases: Water Restrictions Release, Veteran’s Day Ceremony, TV199 NATOA Awards, and Feet to

Feast

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 1, 2013

City Clerk

Processed 10 public records requests.

Processed 9 litigation documents.

Prepared and processed 3 documents for recording.

Prepared 2 agenda items.

Prepared and posted 1 agenda to the Web.

Completed 1 proof of residency document for a citizen.

Coordinated OnBase changes for Code Enforcement with Information Technology.

Communications & Marketing

News releases sent: Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, TV199 video awards, watering restriction

changes with time change, time to register for Feet to Feast 15K/5K, Award for Financial

Reporting

Working on Branding Team presentation for upcoming employee meetings

Worked on presentation for Monday morning Chamber leads group

Design in progress for Parks & Recreation Facilities Guide

Handled various media requests

Staffed Council workshop

Took photos at Hall of Terror event

Working on a flier for Utility, including design

Did prep for Seafood Festival

Participated in webinar about social media in large-scale incidents

Coordinated Facebook/Twitter posts for November and did live posts for Hall of Terror

Editing in progress for Christmas tree lighting ceremony video promo

Videotaped and photographed BAC Expo

Working on video for upcoming employee meetings

Videotaped Hall of Terror event

Performed service and maintenance procedures on the channel’s bulletin board system

Added Episode 3 of the Mysterious China Series (Marco Polo’s Roof of the World) to TV199’s

programming line-up

Reprogrammed classic TV199 Hall of Terror video from 2008 to play as promo for this year’s

event

Posted news and announcements to the city’s ticker tape service on TV199

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

386-986-3702

Human Resources

New Hire Orientation – November 7th

8:30 HR Training Room

Weight Watchers – New Enrollment Session – 17 Week Enrollment

Day: Thursday, November 21, 2013

Time: 5:15pm

Location: City Council Conference Room @ City Offices

Purchasing and Contracts Management

Purchasing & Bidding:

Qualifications Opening for ITB-CD-CP-14-01 - Bulldog Drive Improvements

Advertised and posted ITB-PW-SD-14-01 - Term Contract for Fertilizer, Herbicides, Pesticides

and Miscellaneous Chemicals

Posted ITB-CD-NSP-14-02 - NSP 3 Home 115

Review Committee Meeting for ITB-CD-CP-14-01 - Bulldog Drive Improvements

Contracts:

Community Development Block Grant agreement with U.S. Department of Housing & Urban

Development

Cintas Document Management for Shredding Service Agreement

Week-in-Review – November 1, 2013 – Nestor Abreu, Director

PERMITTING ACTIVITY

The following is an update of permit and development application activity in Palm Coast from October 25, 2013

through October 31, 2013:

Total number of permits issued: 142

Since January 2009, $438,929,126 construction dollars have been invested in Palm Coast.

Commercial Permits Issued

15 Cypress Branch Way, Suite

202

Renovations - Carmelo's

Barber Shop Lancia Custom Homes $2,000

300 Palm Coast Parkway SW,

Unit 1 & 2 Renovations - Latino Market Veritas Construction Inc $1,000

315 Cypress Point Parkway

(Lowes) Christmas Tree Sales Tent D-Eagle Enterprises $2,000

101 Palm Harbor Parkway -

European Village Exterior Repairs

Commercial Industrial

Corporation $13,000

Residential Permits Issued

66 Blarecastle Drive Addition Affordable Aluminum $8,000

7 Scarlet Oak Drive Addition US Aluminum $8,000

Check out Palm Coast

Prosperity at Work

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Residential Construction

PLANNING

City staff met with Flagler County and FDOT staff to discuss the upcoming FDOT Work Program. The Work

Program will cover the 5-year fiscal period from 2014/15 to 2018/19.

54 Scarlet Oak Drive Addition US Aluminum $89,000

13 Edmond Place Addition Harkins Construction $13,000

11 Sailfish Drive Addition Jose Lopez Construction $14,000

75 Foster Lane Alterations

Budd Severino Advanced

Homes $5,000

152 Beechwood Lane Alterations

Roman Building

Contractors $30,000

181 Brookhaven Court S 4 Unit Apartment Building CPG Construction $611,000

191 Brookhaven Court S 4 Unit Apartment Building CPG Construction $611,000

180 Brookhaven Court S 6 Unit Apartment Building CPG Construction $916,000

34 Elias Lane Single Family Residence Adams Homes $281,000

135 Beechwood Lane Single Family Residence Adams Homes $175,000

167 Underwood Trail Single Family Residence Auburn Homes $213,000

132 Willow Oak Way Single Family Residence Intervest Construction $527,000

222 Willow Oak Way Single Family Residence Olsen Custom Homes $436,000

9 Panei Lane Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $248,000

10 Zonal Geranium Trail Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $232,000

19 Raintree Place Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $247,000

63 North Park Circle Single Family Residence Skyway Builders $322,000

Development Application

Technical Site Plan Tier 1 Dollar General at Town

Center Jade Consulting, LLC

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Staff attended a Workshop for “Local Government Challenges in Dealing with Rising Seas” in Yulee, Florida. The

objectives of the workshop included, but not limited to the review of legal issues associated with adaptation options

for local government, sharing of planning resources to address sea level rise, and, and sharing the science of sea level

rise. Presenters included the Northeast Florida Regional Council, University of Georgia, Sea Grant Florida, St. Johns

County legal staff, local government officials, and Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) representatives.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

The following is an update since last week for capital projects in the City from October 25, 2013 through October 31,

2013.

Road and Median Projects

Bulldog Drive Roadway

Improvements Design 90% Received Contractor Qualifications for Construction on

10-28-13. Qualifications under review by City Staff.

City Facility Projects

Holland Park Design 99%

City staff issued comments regarding 100% submission

to consultant to revise and resubmit. Littlejohn

Engineering Associates was selected as the Design

Consultant for the Splash Park and Playground.

Pine Lakes Parkway North

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The Flagler Humane Society held the inaugural Run Fur Our Lives run/walk and

festival on October 26th

. We had a great turnout from the members of the community

and their adorable furry friends, with dozens of dogs walking with us at Princess

Place for the fundraising walk and staying all day for the festival. We had all sorts of

animal activities, like canine musical chairs, where the adorable Trixie took first

place as the most obedient sitter. The festival also included booths by pet-related

vendors, sponsors, food vendors, FHS outreach, and local animal rescues.

FHS was able to book a great band, “Greatest Moments in Time,” who performed all

day, and we had tons of entertaining demonstrations by Yvonne Presley and the

Animal Team Performers, Canine Behaviorist Karen Trainor, Animal Communicator

Eden Cross, Blessing of the Animals, Zumba Party by Studio ZFit, Magician Bruce

Bryant, and games with the MC, Megan.

Many of our activities had prizewinners, and thanks to Acme Trophy, we were able to

hand out awesome awards and medals throughout the day. Many of our local business

came together to make this event possible, and we would like to thank all the

sponsors, supporters, vendors, and participants that made Run Fur Our Lives such a

success.

Upcoming Outreach Events: Wolf Pack Community Outreach at EJ Park in Bunnell

and/or Seafood Festival at Town Center on November 2nd

, and the Elan Hair Studio

Anniversary Event at Elan Hair Studio and/or Zaxby’s Drive Thru Rezcue Event on

November 16th

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Outreach Event Updates: FHS recently participated in the First Inaugural FHS

walk/run with Festival on October 26th

. Four cats/kittens found their forever homes

during the event. Donations were collected to help with food and medical bills for the

animals housed at the shelter.

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. We have felines of all ages, sizes, and colors, and

we invite you to stop by and find your purrfect cat! Check our website,

www.flaglerhumanesociety.org, for upcoming Thanksgiving 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 the pocket pets that are

surrendered for adoption. Please contact [email protected] or 386-

445-1814 ext. 501 for more information. This program is a beneficial way of placing

an animal in a forever home and teaching the students about responsibility and self-

confidence.

282 cats 77 dogs 6 ferrets 2 rabbits 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.

Sun Shine is a 3 year old spayed

female. She was brought to FHS

as a stray and has been here since

July. She is super sweet and gets

along with other cats. She

developed an ulcer on her cornea

of her eye but has been on

medication for it and it is almost

cleared up. Don’t let this deter

you from getting to know a cat

with an awesome personality.

Sun Shine is affectionate and

loves the attention that is lavished

on her from the volunteers.

Come and meet this cuddly

beauty today!

Pet of the Week

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TO : Jim Landon, City Manager

FROM : Steve Viscardi, IT Director

DATE : 10/31/2013

RE : Week In Review

Operations Division prepped the connectivity for Charlotte County to run their remote backups at the Flagler County EOC (over FiberNET)

Operations Division continues to collaborate with GIS as we get closer to completing the fiber strand inventory, which will be tied into the FiberNET mapping interface, and can help us better plan, plot, allocate resources and troubleshoot issues in real time. It was tested last week when the underground fiber was cut by a construction crew on Old Kings Rd near SR. 100. We were able to quickly isolate the issue and limited the downtime to only a few hours.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION SUPPORT

ENTERPRISE

Applications Division configured the new Project Dox environment to meet the new specs for the newest version of our Plans Review Software.

Applications Division has been working with Immix to incorporate mobile devices for our Kronos time clocks

Applications Division went live with the new audio/video streaming solution that will allow users across multiple devices and browsers to watch and hear our media.

Applications Division updated the TV199s VOD encoder to assist with some video interlacing issues we were encountering

Applications Division updated the City website with information about exhibitors for the Seafood Festival as well as results and pictures from the Senior Games

Applications Division created an admin where City staff can add information about changes to the trash pickup schedule during holidays. Before and during a holiday, information about any changes to the trash pickup schedule will be displayed on the Garbage Collection, Recycling and Trash Pick-up Schedule pages.

Operations Division received 119 Track ITs this past week

Operations Division rolled-out the new GIS server. This will power the city’s mapping system, including the graphical overlays and several databases of information.

Operations Division worked on several issues with Exchange, our email server. Email is part of the City’s lifeline, and issues were escalated and quickly resolved

Operations Division rolled out upgrades to Fire laptops.

Operations Division rolled out IPads for our Engineering Department.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Applications Division created new merge document for the Neighborhood Meeting project being overseen by Planning

GIS Division staff provided Community Development with a revised Pedestrian Bicycle Master Plan map.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

Applications Division created five new code case levels for Animal Control to more accurately define and support their code cases.

Fire Department

To: Jim Landon, City Manager From M. C. Beadle, Chief Date: October 31, 2013 Re: Week in Review

In the past week, the department responded to 136 calls. There was 1 structure fire with minimal damages and two brush fires. A total of 98 EMS calls was logged and the balance was miscellaneous in nature. The drought index is at 258 out of a possible 800 and the fire danger is low. The annual Hall of Terror is another success story this year with an estimated 2,500 people through the doors. Congratulations to all of the staff on a job well done.

Recreation & Parks

To: Jim Landon, City Manager

From: Luanne Santangelo, Parks and Recreation Director

Date: November 1, 2013

Re: Week in Review

PAST WEEK HIGHLIGHTS:

Halloween Boo Bash – Presented in partnership with

Wadsworth Elementary School, the event drew over 2,000

kids and their families to Belle Terre Park for a family

friendly Halloween experience. The creativity of the

costumes always amazes our Costume Contest judges and the

Carved Pumpkin contest included several unique creations.

2013 Senior Games – Presented in partnership with the Ormond Beach Senior Games, the

City of Palm Coast, for the first time ever hosted Archery, Ballroom Dance and Horseshoes as

part of the Sr. Games competitions.

Archery – Held on Oct. 26, 8 a.m., Central Park at

Town Center drew 32 participants. The clear blue

skies, crisp morning air and jovial spirits created an

atmosphere of friendship and great competition.

Participants came from all over Central Florida and

as far away as Maryland to participate.

Dance including the Cha Cha, Waltz, East Coast Swing,

Rumba was held on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m at the Flagler

Auditorium. 6 couples participated in at least one and most

in all of the individual dance rounds. Our participants were

thrilled with the venue and kicked-up their heels on the stage of the Flagler Auditorium.

Horseshoes held on Oct. 30 at 9 a.m at Old Dixie Community Park hosted 20 pitchers

from our local area. The morning was beautiful and our participants enjoyed pitching in

the Kentucky Blue clay of the Horseshoe Club facility.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Veteran’s Day Lacrosse Tournament – Hosted by Team Florida Lacrosse and held at the

Indian Trails Sports Complex on Saturday & Sunday, November 9-10. Over 100 lacrosse teams

are expected to visit Palm Coast for one of the premier lacrosse events in Florida.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

♦Toddlers

Teddy Bear Picnic – Monday, November 4, 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. Next

date for Teddy Bear Picnic, Monday, October 7.

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,

November 12 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

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, November 8 at Highjackers in Flagler Beach at 5:30

pm. Pre-registration required.

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, November 7 from 6-8pm at the Palm Coast Community Center, as we lead “crafty”

projects found on the Pinterest website. 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.

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.

Hammock Beach ResortBAC Expo11/1/2013 9:00 AM

Palm Coast Tennis CenterJunior Futures Tennis Tournament11/2/2013 12:00 AM

Lehigh TrailFlagler Audubon Society Monthly Bird Walk11/2/2013 8:00 AM

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler BeachStand-Up Paddleboarding Lessons and Spoil Islands Tour11/2/2013 9:00 AM

Central Park in Town CenterPalm Coast Seafood Festival11/2/2013 12:00 PM

New Way ChurchCity Harvest Celebration11/3/2013 10:00 AM

Hilton Garden InnRetirement Planning Workshop: “Wise Financial Solutions When Health Care Challenges Arrive”

11/6/2013 6:00 PM

Florida Hospital Flagler - Meeting Rooms A & BFlagler Audubon Society Monthly Meeting11/7/2013 6:00 PM

Meeting Calendar for 11/1/2013 through 12/31/2013

Central Park in Town CenterMovies in Central Park featuring "ParaNorman"11/8/2013 7:00 PM

Indian Trails Sports ComplexVeterans' Cup Lacrosse Tournament11/9/2013 8:00 AM

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler BeachSecond Saturday Gamble Jam Session11/9/2013 2:00 PM

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler BeachSalt Marsh Kayak Tour11/10/2013 2:00 PM

Heroes Memorial ParkVeterans Day Ceremony11/11/2013 8:30 AM

Westside parking lot, north of Matanzas Inlet BridgeMatanzas Inlet Guided Hike11/12/2013 9:00 AM

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler BeachNative Reptiles of Florida11/12/2013 11:00 AM

Paynes Prairie Preserve State ParkFlagler Audubon Society Monthly Field Trip11/16/2013 7:00 AM

Meeting Calendar for 11/1/2013 through 12/31/2013

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler BeachStand-Up Paddleboarding Lessons and Spoil Islands Tour11/16/2013 9:00 AM

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler BeachGeocaching 10111/16/2013 11:00 AM

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area of Flagler BeachFull Moon Beach Hike11/17/2013 5:00 PM

Central Park in Town CenterFood Truck Tuesdays11/19/2013 5:00 PM

River to Sea PreserveGuided Trail Walk River to Sea Preserve11/20/2013 9:00 AM

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

Meeting Calendar for 11/1/2013 through 12/31/2013

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

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

Central Park in Town CenterMovies in Central Park featuring "The 12 Dogs of Christmas"12/13/2013 7:00 PM

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

Meeting Calendar for 11/1/2013 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: October 31, 2013

Re: Week in Review

Work began this week on the Palm Coast Parkway west median improvement project. The old Oaks

have been removed and crews began removing the old grass and root systems.

The average water demand for the week was 6.811 million gallons per day; average wastewater flow

was 5.796 million gallons per day

This week 178 utility customers were shut off for non-payment.

Installed 11 new domestic meters and 1 new PEP tank. Replaced 2 existing PEP tanks and set up

dewatering systems for 2 additional PEP tank replacements.

Zero Liquid Discharge Water Treatment Plant #2 – Excavation at the new retention pond continues, the

new 8” raw water bypass main is being installed and the installation of storm water collection system

has started. Also, the electrician has started installation of conduits in the chemical feed room.

Beachside Pump Station and Sewer Force Main – The manufacturer’s rep was on site to perform pump

start-up which was successfully completed this week. The wiring for the control and telemetry panel is

almost complete and the installation of the fence for the pump station site has started. The electric meter

has been installed at Island Estates for the flow meter.

Mowing in “LL”, ”L”, “B”, “R”, “P”, ”Z”, and “E” sections. Mowing Belle Terre Parkway, Pine Lakes

Parkway, Club House Drive, Palm Harbor Parkway and Palm Coast Parkway. Mowed City lots at Town

Center and Jarosz Ave.

Performed site distance trimming in the “W” and “P” sections.

Installed one pipe to replace valley gutter at Eastmoor Lane.

Graded 5,779 feet of swales, repaired 2 outfalls and cleaned 92 culvert pipes. Screened 2000 cubic

yards of swale material for recycling.

Ditch crew sprayed 8 acres of ditch in the “E” and “L” sections.

Over seeded the fields at Belle Terre Park, Ralph Carter Park, Holland Park and Indian Trails Sports

Complex with winter rye.

Staff provided equipment for 3 different Halloween functions on Thursday evening to include; Hall of

Terror, Parkview Baptist Church and United Methodist Church, along with senior games Archery event

at Town Center over the weekend.

Inmate labor crew mowed and weeded 47,627 linear feet of ditch in the “B” and “L” sections.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – WEEK IN REVIEW 10-30-13

ZERO LIQUID DISCHARGE AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT #2

Forming pier sections Foundation for EQ tank Vertical rebar wall for EQ tank

Storm Pipe Installation Underground Utility Work

BEACHSIDE PUMP STATION

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NEWS RELEASE Contact: Brian Matthews, Environmental Specialist City of Palm Coast 386-986-2353 Oct. 28, 2013 City of Palm Coast announces Eastern Standard Time watering restrictions Palm Coast, Fla. – The Palm Coast City Council has adopted a landscape irrigation policy for Eastern Standard Time, aligning with the restrictions issued by the St. Johns River Water Management District. From Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, through March 9, 2014, residential and non-residential (business) consumers may water lawns and shrubs according to the following provisions:

1 – Irrigation is limited to one day per week

2 – Odd-numbered residential addresses irrigate on Saturday 3 – Even-numbered residential addresses irrigate on Sunday 4 – Non-residential (businesses) irrigate on Tuesday

5 – Users of private irrigation wells may irrigate at any time on their designated day except between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 6 – Users of the City’s water system for irrigation may water only between midnight and 10 a.m. on their designated day 7 - Irrigation is limited to ¾ inch of water per irrigation zone and to no more than one hour per irrigation zone 8 – Hand-held hoses equipped with automatic shut-off nozzles and drip systems/bubblers are allowed at any time 9 – The use of reclaimed water is allowed at any time, but when reclaimed water is available, the use of private irrigation wells is not authorized

These restrictions apply to water withdrawn from ground or surface water, from a public or private well or pump or from a public or private water utility. They do not apply to irrigation using reclaimed water or stormwater. Restrictions and exceptions can be found on the City of Palm Coast website at www.palmcoastgov.com. Search for “watering restrictions.”

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NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell: 386-214-4729 Oct. 28, 2013

America’s Heroes to be honored at Palm Coast Veterans Day ceremony Palm Coast, Fla. – The City of Palm Coast will honor America’s Heroes on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at Heroes Memorial Park, 2860 Palm Coast Pkwy. NW, Palm Coast (1/2 mile west of the Flagler County Library). The program will include the presentation of colors by the Palm Coast Fire Department and the Ancient City Pipes & Drums. Military service flags will be presented by the Matanzas High School Army JROTC, Flagler Palm Coast High School Air Force JROTC, and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps – Saint Augustine Battalion. The invocation will be offered by Lt. Col. Harry Gilman, U.S. Army Chaplain. Palm Coast Mayor Jon Netts will speak, as will Commander Ronald Stark of the Palm Coast Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8696, Commander Barry Preston of American Legion Post 808 and Commandant Jack Marshall of the Marine Corps League Detachment 867. Tributes to members of the armed forces will include the playing of the armed service branches’ songs, presentation of wreaths by the local veteran organizations, and a performance of Amazing Grace by the Ancient City Pipes & Drums. AMVETS Post 113 will offer a 21-gun salute. Palm Coast Community Choir will perform a musical tribute of God Bless the USA and America The Beautiful. Please join us in honoring all who serve and all who have served. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held at nearby Fire Station 21, 9 Corporate Drive, Palm Coast. For more information, contact Cindi Lane at 386-986-3708.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Oct. 30, 2013

City of Palm Coast wins national awards for ‘Community Awareness’ videos Palm Coast, Fla. – The City of Palm Coast’s TV199 video production team won a first-place award for its “Bringing It In-House” video and a second-place award for its “Trek It Out – The QR Code Project” video in the National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors (NATOA) Annual Government Programming Awards. Palm Coast won the two top awards in the “Community Awareness” category of the competition. There were 17 entries in the category, from across the United States and Canada. The awards received by the City of Palm Coast were:

Bringing It In-House (first place) – The City of Palm Coast takes pride in its talented workforce and the money that is saved from tackling projects on its own. This video presents the scope of those accomplishments. View on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtBt8VA4rf4.

Trek It Out – The QR Code Project (second place) – Residents and visitors to Graham Swamp Trail can get info about the environment and the City’s extensive trail system at six QR Code stations. This video celebrates the launch of this Green Team initiative, while recognizing how wonderful quality of life is in Palm Coast! View on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOGHUIgh0fI.

Video Production Coordinator Thomas Hanson and Digital Communications Coordinator Jason Giraulo, who produced the videos, including scripting, storyboarding, filming and editing, accepted the awards at NATOA’s recent annual conference in Orlando. The videos were produced for use on Palm Coast’s municipal access television station TV199, the City’s YouTube channel, social media, and for presentations to the City Council, other community leaders, and civic organizations. “First of all, we couldn’t have accomplished this without the generous support and teamwork from city staff,” Hanson said. “Secondly, cities across the country with similarly sized communications operations compete against one another, and there is a vast amount of competition. Therefore, it’s a special honor to be recognized by NATOA for these videos.” NATOA’s Government Programming Awards honor excellence in broadcast, cable, multimedia and electronic programming produced by local government agencies across

the United States and Canada. Categories cover a variety of programming including community events, documentary, public affairs and public service, interview/talk show, performing arts, sports, election coverage and children’ s issues. Celebrating more than 25 years of programming excellence, the awards celebrate the achievements of government programmers across the nation.

Founded in 1980, NATOA is the premier local government professional association that provides support to its members on the many local, state, and federal communications laws, administrative rulings, judicial decisions, and technology issues impacting the interests of local governments.

Earlier this year, the City’s video team received three Communicator Awards for the “Bringing It In-House” and “Trek It Out” videos and for a third video, “Prosperity At Work: Sports.” The “Trek It Out” video also took top honors in the 2013 People’s Telly Awards in the Outdoor/Environmental category. City of Palm Coast videos can be viewed by the public on Bright House Networks digital channel 199; on the City’s YouTube channel at www.palmcoastgovtv.com; and on the channel’s Video on Demand Service available via the city channel website at www.palmcoastgov.com/tv. For more information, contact Cindi Lane, communications and marketing manager, at 386-986-3708.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager (386) 986-3708; cell (386) 214-4729 Oct. 29, 2013

A Palm Coast holiday tradition: Thanksgiving Feet to Feast 15K/5K on Nov. 28

Palm Coast, Fla. – Enjoy your Thanksgiving feast guilt-free! Join the City of Palm Coast’s

annual Thanksgiving Feet to Feast 15K/5K on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 28, and

Find Your Pace.

Open to both walkers and runners, the races will begin at 7:45 a.m. at Daytona State College’s Palm Coast campus, 3000 Palm Coast Parkway SE, and wind through magnificent scenery along Waterfront Park and Graham Swamp Trail. A Kid’s Fun Run (ages 6 and under are free) will start at 8:45 a.m. “The Thanksgiving Feet to Feast is a holiday tradition for many families in Palm Coast,” said Palm Coast Event Coordinator Casey Ryan. “It’s a great opportunity to get some exercise and enjoy the amazing beauty of our trails through Waterfront Park, Graham Swamp and the Daytona State campus.” Registration is now under way at www.palmcoastgov.com/FeetToFeast for the race and Kids Fun Run. The Run/Walk will begin at 7:45 a.m., and the Kids Fun Run will begin at 8:45 a.m. The Thanksgiving Feet to Feast is the second race in the 2013-14 Palm Coast Running Series, with the theme “Find Your Pace!” Overall first-place male and female winners, as well as first-, second- and third-place runners in

17 age groups, will be given awards immediately following the races, at the Daytona State

College Amphitheater. The race will be professionally timed and scored.

Participants may also pre-register in person during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday, at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE.,

Deadline to pre-register online and in person is Sunday, Nov. 24; the Community Center will be

open 12:15-7:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 24. Same-day

registration may be done on the day of the race, Nov. 28, at 6:30 a.m., at the Daytona State

College Amphitheater. Advance registration will be discounted as shown below.

Packet pickup will be at the Community Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, or at

Daytona State College Amphitheater on race day beginning at 6:30 a.m.

Entry fees and pre-registration deadlines are as follows:

$30 Mail-in for 15K/$25 Mail-in for 5K – closes Sunday, Nov. 10

$30 Online for 15K/$25 Online for 5K – closes 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24

$30 In-Person for 15K/$25 In-Person for 5K – closes noon Sunday, Nov. 24, at Community Center

$45 In-Person for 15K/$40 In-Person for 5K – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Community Center

$45 for 15K/$40 for 5K Day of Race (cash or checks only) – 6:30-7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, at Daytona State College

Student rate for 18 and under is $20

Registration for the Fun Run is free for children 6 and under

Registration for the Thanksgiving Feet to Feast 15K/5K is free for veterans with military ID

Those who pre-register in advance will receive a race shirt and goody bag. Please register early so that enough shirts can be ordered! Water stations will be available along the route, and refreshments and snacks will be served at the award ceremony.

Find Your Florida. Find Your Pace.

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