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Memorandum To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Jim Landon, City Manager

Date: March 28, 2014

Re: Week-In-Review

State Cup Soccer – Round 1 Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, 8am to 6pm

Indian trails sports complex

Florida lacrosse league crossover tournament Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 8am to 6pm

Indian trails sports complex

Junior futures play day Saturday, April 12, 11am to 3pm

Palm coast tennis center

Eggs’’travaganza Egg hunt Saturday, April 19, 10am to 2pm

Central park in town center

Spring Break Camp

The Palm Coast Community Center was filled with activity this

week as we hosted the annual Spring Break Camp from Monday,

March 24-Friday, March 28. Twenty-six (26) children attended this

week’s spring break camp, participating in a variety of activities.

The kids had no problem being shuffled from one room to the next

as we continued to host our daily adult exercise classes, weekly tai

chi, weekly wood carving group, weekly social group meeting,

movie day and social game day.

Spring Break Tennis Camp

The Palm Coast Tennis Center hosted 12 juniors, ranging in ages from 6 to 12, in this week’s

Spring Break Tennis Camp. Most of the juniors that attended had previous experience playing

tennis, by attending a previous camp, however they all learned and honed their training drills and

played several matches. The week ended with a pizza party to celebrate their accomplishments.

Next Week:

Tuesday, April 1st, Animal Control Hearing, 2pm, City Offices, 160 Cypress Point Pkwy,

B106

Tuesday, April 1st, City Council Business Meeting, 6:30pm, Community Center, 305 Palm

Coast Pkwy NE

Wednesday, April 2nd

, Code Enforcement Board Meeting, 9am, Community Center, 305 Palm

Coast Pkwy NE

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: Discover Trip Bok Tower

Bright House Programming Update

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

386-986-3702

City Manager’s Office

Administrative Divisions Week in Review

Friday, March 28, 2014

City Clerk

Processed 16 public records requests.

Processed 6 litigation documents.

Prepared and processed 2 documents for recording.

Prepared 6 agenda items.

Prepared 3 proclamations.

Prepared and posted 1 agenda to the Web.

Coordinated OnBase changes for Utility/Wastewater Division with Information Technology.

Elections – 4 candidates for Seat 4 and 2 candidates for Seat 2.

Communications & Marketing

Branding Team: resident campaign, swag, birding

Handled various media requests; news release sent: Discover Trip to Bok Tower

Exploring email blast distribution systems for email marketing purposes

Prep for Volunteer Appreciation event

Promoted Photo Contest

Coordinated advertising

Finalized property rights/zoning paper for web, newsletter

FEST Team: drafted master survey for event evaluation and new format for events list to be handed

out at events, presented Birds of a Feather Festival overview

Ordered promo items: koozies and credit card holders for cell phones

Initiated City-wide review of website to see if updates are needed

Proofed Water Quality Report and Parks and Rec Facilities Guide – made final edits in design

process

Photographed “Bike Florida” event at Waterfront Park

Birds of a Feather Fest: working on budget and final logo design

Posted Facebook calendar items for April; posted various messages to Facebook & Twitter

Editing in progress on Arbor Day 2014 video promo

Editing in progress on Palm Coast Parkway 6-Laning video

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

386-986-3702

Human Resources

April New Hire Orientation – April 16th

2014 in the Human Resource Department

Purchasing and Contracts Management

Purchasing & Bidding:

Bid Opening for ITB-PW-SD-14-05 - Term Contract for Roadway Striping Maintenance

Bid Opening for ITB-PW-SD-14-06 - Term Contract for Road Materials

Qualifications Opening for ITB-PW-SD-14-07 - Street Resurfacing 2014

Advertised and posted ITB-PW-SD-14-09 - Price Agreement for Mower Parts

RFQ Opening for RFQ-CD-CM-14-08 - Traffic Engineering Services

Impact March 28, 2014

Week: March 24 – 28 Month: March To Date: Since May 1, 2011

RESULTS EFFORTS

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Current R O I = per invested

jobs

161 Total

new businesses 40 Total

INVESTMENT salaries

capital

sales

BAC PARTNERS

0 0

161

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

New Palm Coast Businesses Pebbler Property Preservation LLC – Home Based – Landscaping Service Jax Floors & More LLC – Home Based – Handyman Service

Tropical Turf Team LLC – Home Based – Landscaping Service

Jaffe Contracting Inc – Home Based – General Contractor RLG Construction Services LLC – Home Based – Consultant

Chris Sligh – Home Based – Handyman Service Ragg Dolls Boutique LLC – Home Based – Internet

Week-in-Review – March 28, 2014 – Nestor Abreu, Director

PERMITTING ACTIVITY

The following is an update of permit and development application activity in Palm Coast from March 20, 2014 through

March 26, 2014:

Total number of permits issued: 195

Since January 2009, $501,182,384 construction dollars have been invested in Palm Coast.

Commercial Permit Applications

101 Palm Harbor Parkway

B120

Trademark Realty Group -

interior renovations CCA Construction $35,000

Commercial Permits Issued

1000 Palm Coast Parkway SW

101 - 104

Grace's Place (restaurant) -

interior renovations Jaffe Construction $1,000

3 Kingswood Drive Fuel Station Canopy McGee Corporation $36,000

4 Kingswood Drive Reroof -Cracker Barrel Southeastern Paving $73,000

Residential Permits Issued

46 Colechester Lane Addition Aluminum Creations $1,000

127 Bird of Paradise Lane Addition Aluminum Creations $12,000

18 Ballard Lane Addition J & J Home Remodelers $9,000

14 Ferndale Lane Addition Millers Screen $3,000

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Residential Construction

175 Barrington Drive Addition Millers Screen $11,000

21 Woodworth Drive Addition

Roger Williams

Construction $10,000

9 Charles Court Addition Jose Lopez Construction $143,000

59 Kalamazoo Trail Addition Ryskon Construction $6,000

60 Sea Trail Addition East Coast Aluminum $15,000

2 Miden Lane Addition Dacom Home Accents $14,000

14 Comet Court Single Family Residence Pinnacle Homes Corp $274,000

5 Woodfield Drive Single Family Residence Vanacore Construction $322,000

6 Seaman Trail N Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $293,000

45 Pineland Lane Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $232,000

51 Robinson Drive Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $258,000

Occupancy Permit

10 Cypress Point Parkway,

#102

Flagler County Abstract Title

Company Philip D. Sapienza

37 Old Kings Road Parks Dermatology Center Barry Polliner

Application Submittal

Subdivision Modification Hidden Lakes Ph. 1 HLPC II LLC

Subdivision Final Plat Hidden Lakes Ph. 1 Unit 3 HLPC II LLC

Development Order

Subdivision Modification Hidden Lakes Ph. 1 HLPC II LLC

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PLANNING

Staff attended the Board meeting of the Volusia Transportation Planning Organization, agenda item of interest to the City

of Palm Coast includes the approval of the proposed reapportionment plan by the Governor. The Executive Director of

the TPO stated that the next set of documents for the formation of the TPO will likely be scheduled for Board action in

May.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

The following is an update since last week for capital projects in the City from March 20, 2014 through March 26, 2014.

Road and Median Projects

Bulldog Drive Roadway

Improvements Construction 12%

Utility work continues along Bulldog.

Stormwater piping completed along SR100,

grading for turn lanes on SR100 underway.

Work to convert rear parking lot to new bus

loop near completion; light poles relocated,

pavement added, seal coating started, striping

started, fence and gates modified, curbs

installed.

Palm Coast Parkway Six-

Laning Construction 3%

Clearing and grubbing continues. Installation of

new water and stormwater piping east of I95 has

begun

Royal Palms Parkway

Improvements Design 60%

Change order to Design Consultant's contract to

add a right turn lane from Royal Palms Pkwy

eastbound to Belle Terre Pkwy southbound was

issued.

Bulldog Drive Improvements

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The Flagler Humane Society accepts all animals, including the gravely injured. In

order to provide any extra medical care, we rely on generous donations to Gracie’s

Fund. Gracie’s Fund was established in 2012 in honor of a brave but abused and

injured dog that required multiple surgeries. Without the generous donations made in

her name, FHS would not have had the funds to help this special girl.

Since the development of this fund, FHS has been able to help numerous animals

with major medical problems. With the community’s support, broken legs have

repaired, limbs have been amputated to save lives, and heartworm treatments have

been administered. Donations to the fund go a long way in helping those animals that

come to FHS in need of extra medical care. To help, you can donate via FHS website,

mail, or at the shelter. Please note that it is to be used for Gracie’s Fund.

Donation Opportunity: 100 Realty donated “Doghouse Donation Boxes” that were

placed at all fire stations in Flagler County. If you can’t stop by the shelter, you can

drop off donations 24/7 at your nearest fire station. We appreciate 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 our website and ship them

directly to the shelter.

Upcoming Events: The FHS monthly Yappy Hour is coming up on April 24th

from

6–9 pm. It will be held at Canfield’s Bistro located at the Palm Harbor Golf Club. The

$10 donation includes a sampler from Canfield’s Bistro, house cocktail or draft, fun

dog and human games, and a beautiful view with good company. Don’t miss out!

The FHS 9th

annual Spayghetti Dinner and Silent Auction is scheduled for April 5th

.

Tickets are on sale now at the shelter or through the FHS website. Tickets are $30 and

include cash bar, dinner, and dancing. Entertainment will be provided by Debbi Owen

and Tony T. This event is selling out quickly so don’t miss your opportunity!

Upcoming Outreach Events: The FHS outreach team will be at the Turtle Fest on

April 5th

from 10 am – 4 pm. The Turtle Fest is held in Flagler Beach at the Veteran’s

Park in the center of town. We will be onsite with adoptable pets!

Don’t forget that we have adoptable pets at the Farmer’s Market in Flagler Beach

every Friday and at PetSmart on Sundays. Come out and meet all the furry friends

that FHS volunteer Howard Tessler brings for adoption!

Public Announcements: The Flagler Humane Society has a variety of subsidized or

FREE spay and 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] or [email protected] for questions.

Do you have a favorite family recipe that you are proud of and would like to share?

The 1st annual FHS cookbook would love to include your recipe. Check the FHS

website for more information on how to submit a recipe. The first 150 recipes

submitted will be included in the cookbook. Recipe submitters will also have the

opportunity to include a photo of their pet for a small fee.

137 cats 104 dogs 4 rabbits 1 rat 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.

CYNTHIA Cynthia is a cool older gal that is

looking for a loving home to

retire to. She is approximately 7

years old and already spayed.

She gets along with other animals

and loves to hang out with her

humans. She was found as a stray

by animal control and brought to

the shelter. She suffers from

some arthritis but has been doing

well on her medicine. She has a

set of chocolate brown eyes that

can melt anyone’s heart. Come

and meet this beautiful older lady

today.

Pet of the Week

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TO : Jim Landon, City Manager

FROM : Steve Viscardi, IT Director

DATE : 3/28/2014

RE : Week In Review

Operations Division connected Legacy Academy at Roma Court as FiberNET’s latest customer.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION SUPPORT

ENTERPRISE

Applications Division assisted the Utility Department in performing a call-out for residents in the area of a Hydrant Flushing.

Applications Division created an administration site for the BAC to be able to manage local businesses for the upcoming "Shop Local" section of the BAC website.

Applications Division created an admin tool to assist Communications in sending out emails to contacts quickly.

Applications Division continued the process of assisting HR in automating the Personal Action Form review and approval process.

Applications Division started creating a workflow for automating the unclaimed check process for Finance.

GIS Division completed coordinate geometry (cogo) and digitized/attributed 1 easement & 1 deed for inclusion in the Land Rights Project.

Operations Division received 92 Track IT’s this past week.

Operations Division continued to assist engineering staff on layout of IT area of new City Hall.

Operations Division helped configure and install upgraded radios that connect A1A water tower and Utility Drive tower.

Operations Division staff helped troubleshoot DFS issues at Water Plant #1. DFS is the system that connects the water treatment plants to the well fields.

Operations Division continued updating antivirus.

Operations Division setup Golf Course so they can now scan.

Operations Division preparing for installation of new SAN in the next few weeks by reconfiguring both fiber switches moving data off of the CX300 SAN in order to decommission it and installing the new SAN in the Rack.

Operation Division Repaired Lantronix Device at CL-1 and OK-R Lift stations.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

GIS is working with Community Development on the map portion of CIP Mapping Concept Project.

GIS Division staff provided Community Development with a map series (zoning, FLUM, aerial) for Final Plat Application No. 2671.

GIS updated the CRH (Community Residential Homes) database; Adding 6 assisted living facilities and removed

4 due to their closure.

M-3 Water Control Structure Rehabilitation Project for 2014 – Project is 22% Complete Contract awarded to S.E. Cline Construction, Inc., in the amount of $439,325. Still recovering from the rainfall and added a larger bypass pump. Been busy keeping the site dry, adding steel and getting ready to form headwalls.

Engineering & Stormwater Department

John C. Moden, City Engineer

Week In Review March 20, 2014 – March 26, 2014

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

Stormwater Model Construction Improvements for Sections 35 and Section 37 Seeding & strawing completed on all ditch banks. Fine grading still in progress on 5 locations. As builts will begin 4-7-14 by the Survey Dept. No change.

Before After

Stormwater Model Improvements Land Acquisition - Staff is performing area calculations for Community Development Dept. for new proposed 34 lot layout and kayak launch for the Laramie Drive property. No change.

Seminole Woods Multi Use Path Phase 1 – 61% Complete

Phase I

FPL & Brighthouse work complete. Poles still on site. Public Works to restart work following Corporate Dr. construction completion.

Phase II

FPL consent agreement has been signed and returned to FPL for final processing. FPL pole

relocation PO complete, waiting for check to send to FPL for processing. Design is still waiting for permitting comments.

Phase III

Phase 3 survey is still incomplete due to internal resource availability.

Palm Harbor @ College Waterway Bridge #62 Rehab Construction – Project is 15% Complete – Commercial Industrial Corporation is the contractor. Contract amount is $1,016,373.70. Seawall caps being formed. Steel added. Discussing bridge deck design changes.

Colechester @ College Waterway Bridge #63 Rehab Design - Design kick off meeting was held on 3-3-14 with staff and Stone Engineering. Detailed inspection of bridge was held on 3-20-14 with engineers & staff. Awaiting budget estimate. Survey crew surveying the bridge.

Additional Fields at Indian Trails Middle School - Preliminary design has been started with delays due to internal resource availability. All efforts will be made to complete the preliminary design and prepare a cost estimate for grant submittal on April 9.

Bayside Waterway

Aquatic Weed Control on Freshwater Canals

Aquatic Management Plus, LLC continues herbicide spraying on

the canals.

Long Creek Nature Preserve Construction Phase 1 17% Complete

3/4 of the unsuitable soils removed. Kayak launch seawalls in continueing

with seawall installation.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

SURVEY TASKS:

Set 18 bench mark locations

Surveyed for 9 new home construction driveway culvert and swales

Surveyed for 3 driveway modifications

Surveyed for 1 valley gutter installation

Survey continues for the swale rehab (new home construction) project on Pineland Lane,17 lots, Pinwheel Lane, Pin Oak Drive 51

lots, Ballard Ln. Barrington Dr.,Barbera Ln 12 lots, Ryan Dr., Ryding Ln. 6 lots, Comet Court 10 lots, Emmons Lane, 1 lot, Pepperdine

Drive 13 lots, Flametree Court 4 lots, Washington Place ,Wasserman Drive 7 lots.

REVIEWS PERFORMED

27 - Right-of-Way Permits

6 - Project Reviews

DESIGN WORK PERFORMED:

10 – Driveway swale designs

1 – Valley gutter installation

Corporate Drive Sidewalk/drainage redesign

Continuing Seminole Woods Multi Use Path Phase 2 design – 90% complete

SR 100 Median Design

Indian Trails Middle School additional fields

Continuing work on the swale rehabilitation program

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

Fire Department

To: Jim Landon, City Manager From M. C. Beadle, Chief Date: March 27, 2014 Re: Week in Review

In the past week, the department responded to 162 calls. There was one structure fire with minimal damages noted, two wildfires and two vehicle fires. A total of 119 EMS calls was logged and the balance was miscellaneous in nature. The drought index is at 120 out of a possible 800 and the fire danger is moderate.

Parks & Recreation

To: Jim Landon, City Manager

From: Luanne Santangelo, Parks and Recreation Director

Date: March 28, 2014

Re: Week in Review

PAST WEEK HIGHLIGHTS:

NCCAA Youth Sports Clinic – Held on Saturday, March 22, 2014, 115 youth between the

ages 5-16 years participated in this annual event. This clinic is presented in partnership with the

NCCAA member colleges and their coaches and student athletes. Two hours of instruction was

provided. Participants also received t-shirts by an anonymous donor and enjoyed lunch

compliments of Chick Fil A.

Palm Coast Community Center – The Palm Coast Community Center was filled with

activity this week as we hosted the annual Spring Break Camp from Monday, March 24-Friday,

March 28. Twenty-six (26) children attended this week’s spring break camp, participating in a

variety of activities. The kids had no problem being shuffled from one room to the next as we

continued to host our daily adult exercise classes, weekly tai chi, weekly wood carving group,

weekly social group meeting, movie day and social game day.

From Friday, March 21 through Thursday, March 27 the Community Center welcomed 656

guests.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Season Opening of Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool – Tuesday, April 1, 2 p.m., at the

City of Palm Coast’s Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast. Regular

hours for April: 2-7:30pm Monday through Friday. Admission: $4 adults, $3 youth and seniors,

$2 adults after 5:30pm, and $1.50 youth and seniors after 5:30pm. Children under age 13 must be

accompanied by an adult. More information: (386) 986-2323.

Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt - Friday, April 18 at Belle Terre Park beginning at 8pm. Grades

7-12. Bring your own flashlight to hunt for candy filled eggs in the dark. Refreshments will be

provided.

Egg'stravaganza - Saturday, April 19 at Central Park in Town Center. The event will be held

from 10am-2pm and includes the traditional egg hunt, magician, music, pictures with the Bunny

and much more. Food will be available for purchase throughout the day.

FEATURED TRIP:

Discover Trip to Bok Tower Gardens . – Take a tour of beautiful Bok Tower Gardens, plus

a citrus tour through Florida’s Natural Brand Grove house, on the next Palm Coast Parks and

Recreation Department Discover Trip, on Thursday, April 24.

The Discover Trip will include a bus trip to Lake Wales, with transportation and admission to the

attractions included. The trip will depart at 8 a.m. from the Palm Coast Community Center, 305

Palm Coast Pkwy. NE, and return at 6 p.m. The cost is $55.

FEATURED PROGRAM:

Lunch n’ Lecture – Wednesday, April 23 beginning at 11am at the Palm Coast Community

Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. Our topic this month is “Native Plants for Florida

Landscapes” with guest speaker Ruth Micieli, Horticulture Program Assistant and Master

Gardener Coordinator, UF/IFAS Extension, Flagler County

Our conversation will include a presentation and handouts on: Selecting the right plants for the

right place; Native plants and low maintenance "Florida Friendly" plants; Pros and cons of native

and non-native plants; Common native plants for Flagler County landscapes; Proper planting and

maintenance of your landscape; Scouting and treating pests and problems; plus a Question and

Answer session. Free lunch provided to those who pre-register.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

♦Toddlers

Teddy Bear Picnic – Monday, April 7 from 10 am-11 am at the Palm Coast Community

Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. Toddlers aged 2-5 will join Ms. Lauren for story time,

crafts, games and snacks. Free to attend but children must be pre-registered.

Little Picassos – Thursday, April 10 from 10 am-11 am at the Palm Coast Community Center,

305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. Toddlers ages 2-5 will create works of art using paint, clay and

other media. Free to attend but children must be pre-registered.

Munchkin Soccer – Begins on Wednesday, April 16 at Belle Terre Park located at 339

Parkview Drive. Toddlers, ages 3-5 years, with parental assistance, will learn basic skills of

soccer. Held for 6 consecutive weeks. Pre-registration and payment of $35 fee required.

♦Adults & Seniors

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.

Wood Carvers Looking for a new hobby or is this your favorite past time? Join this group for a weekly

whittling session. Novice to experienced whittlers are welcome. Wood Carving is held every

Tuesday from 1-4pm at the Palm Coast Community Center. Yearly membership required.

Co-ed Athletics at ITMS, 5505 Belle Terre Parkway Basketball – Tuesday & Thursday nights through May 22 from 7-9:30pm. Pre-registration and

payment of fee required prior to attendance. Registration held at the Palm Coast Community

Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE.

Volleyball – Monday & Wednesday nights through May 21 from 7-9:30pm. Pre-registration

and payment of fee required prior to attendance. Registration held at the Palm Coast Community

Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE.

Critic’s Choice Club – Thursday, April 10 at 5:30 pm at Pasta Pasta located in Flagler

Beach. Join us on this monthly adventure to new restaurants in ours and surrounding

communities. Pre-registration required. Cost of meals and transportation is at the participant’s

expense.

Women’s Self Defense Class – Held for 3 consecutive weeks, begins on Monday, April 14

from 6-8 pm at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. Instruction

provided by Corporal Lutz of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Women will learn effective

methods to ward off an attacker. Appropriate for ages 12 years and up. Pre-registration is

required; cost is free.

A Day at the Movies - They don’t make ’em like they used to… Join us on Tuesday, March

25 at 10am for a viewing of “My Favorite Wife” - After a man's wife has gone seven years

missing at sea (and is long believed dead), she suddenly shows up on the very day he's about to

marry again!. Held at the Palm Coast Community Center. Light refreshments will be served.

AARP Driver Safety Program – Wednesday, April 30 from 9am-3:30pm at the Palm

Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, NE. Join the nation’s first and largest

course for motorists ages 50 and older. Pre-Registration and payment of $20 fee required (AARP

Member Discount $15).

Event Calendar for 3/28/2014 through 5/31/2014

3/28/2014 12:00 AM

New Smyrna Beach Balloon & Sky Fest

Municipal Airport, City of New Smyrna Beach, FL

3/29/2014 12:00 AM

59th Annual Cracker Day

Flagler County Fairgrounds, Bunnell

3/29/2014 8:00 AM

State Cup Soccer - Round 1

Indian Trails Sports Complex

3/29/2014 1:00 PM

Coquina Rock Beach Walk

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

4/1/2014 8:30 AM

Baby and ME Yoga

Hot Yoga Lounge

4/1/2014 9:00 AM

Palm Coast Duplicate Bridge Club

St Marks Lutheran Church (303 Palm Coast Parkway NE)

4/2/2014 5:00 PM

Flagler County Fair and Youth Show

Flagler County Fairgrounds, Bunnell

4/3/2014 5:00 PM

Flagler County Fair and Youth Show

Flagler County Fairgrounds, Bunnell

Event Calendar for 3/28/2014 through 5/31/2014

4/3/2014 6:00 PM

Flagler Audubon Society Monthly Meeting

Florida Hospital Flagler (in meeting rooms A & B)

4/4/2014 5:00 PM

Flagler County Fair and Youth Show

Flagler County Fairgrounds, Bunnell

4/5/2014 7:00 AM

Flagler Audubon Society Monthly Field Trip

Lyonia Environmental Center - Lyonia Preserve

4/5/2014 8:00 AM

Low-Tide Shorebird Stroll

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach

4/5/2014 9:00 AM

Garden Expo & Plant Sale

Community Center

4/5/2014 12:00 PM

Flagler County Fair and Youth Show

Flagler County Fairgrounds, Bunnell

4/5/2014 5:00 PM

FREE Coupon Class

Christ the King Lutheran Church & School

4/5/2014 5:00 PM

FLAGLER HUMANE SOCIETY 9TH Annual SPAY-ghetti Dinner and Silent Auction

VFW Post 8696

Event Calendar for 3/28/2014 through 5/31/2014

4/6/2014 1:00 PM

Flagler County Fair and Youth Show

Flagler County Fairgrounds, Bunnell

4/7/2014 6:00 PM

ELKS MEETING 1ST & 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH

ELKS LODGE 2709

4/10/2014 11:00 AM

Guided Nature Hike in the Hammock

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach

4/12/2014 8:00 AM

Florida Lacrosse League Crossover Tournament

Indian Trails Sports Complex

4/12/2014 11:00 AM

Junior Futures Play Day

Palm Coast Tennis Center

4/14/2014 1:00 PM

Garden Club at Palm Coast monthly meeting

Extension Service

4/14/2014 6:45 PM

Full Moon Beach Stroll

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area

Event Calendar for 3/28/2014 through 5/31/2014

4/17/2014 2:00 PM

Third Thursday Ranger Program: Native Reptiles of Florida

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach

4/19/2014 10:00 AM

Eggs'travaganza Egg Hunt

Central Park in Town Center

4/19/2014 6:30 PM

Flagler Sheriff's PAL Deputy Dash 5K & Block Party

European Village

4/26/2014 8:00 AM

WWP Football Tournament

Indian Trails Sports Complex

4/26/2014 10:00 AM

Earth Day Celebration

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

4/26/2014 10:00 AM

Children's Discovery Hike

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach

5/1/2014 6:00 PM

Mountain Shore

Hijacker's Restaurant

5/3/2014 8:00 AM

State Cup Soccer - Round of 16

Indian Trails Sports Complex

Event Calendar for 3/28/2014 through 5/31/2014

5/3/2014 8:00 AM

Arbor Day 5K Root Run/Walk

Central Park in Town Center

5/3/2014 9:00 AM

Arbor Day Celebration

Central Park in Town Center

5/10/2014 8:00 AM

Team Florida Elite Lacrosse Summer Showcase

Indian Trails Sports Complex

5/10/2014 10:00 AM

A Walk Back In Time

Florida Agricultural Museum

5/10/2014 1:00 PM

Pennsylvania Club Luncheon Meeting

Hilton Garden Inn

5/14/2014 6:00 PM

Mountain Shore

Hijacker's Restaurant

5/14/2014 7:30 PM

Full Moon Beach Stroll

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area

5/17/2014 10:00 AM

FREE Coupon Class

Christ the King Lutheran Church & School

M e m o r a n d u m

To: Jim Landon, City Manager

From: Richard Adams, Public Works Director

Date: March 27, 2014

Re: Week in Review

Uni-Directional Flushing will start next week. This week customers in the “P” Section on and around

Ponce Deleon Drive received notification. The purpose of the uni-directional flushing program is to

flush out any sediment from the water mains that may have settled over the past couple of years.

Sediment would consist mainly of harmless minerals such as calcium but may add color or cloudiness to

the water if stirred up. The flushing program starts with a computer model of the water distribution

system to determine the most effective valve/flow combination to produce the high velocity necessary to

accomplish the flush. The work is done in the evening and at night to minimize impact to the customer.

The average water demand for the week was 6.745 million gallons per day; average wastewater flow

was 6.166 million gallons per day.

Staff participated in a Florida Water Star and Green Development Reimbursement program workshop

focused on the building community conducted at Water Treatment Plant #3. Builders were given

information on how they could take advantage of the programs offered by the city to save money while

going green.

Seminole Woods Multi-Use Path Project – Completed installation of traffic signals, waiting for FPL

before wiring the traffic cabinet.

Work continued on the new sidewalk on Corporate Drive. Installed crosswalk signal pull boxes.

Inflow Infiltration crew cleaned 5,700 feet and inspected via CCTV 7,799 feet of gravity sewer.

Beachside Pump Station and Sewer Force Main – The telemetry system is finally operating and

communicating with City system. Preliminary station start-up is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday of

next week.

ZLD Water Treatment Plant #2 – installation of electrical conduits and chemical feed pipes throughout

the site continues. The contractor has poured the first floor of the dewatering building.

Mowing in “K”, “B”, “R”, “S”, ‘U’, “E” and “C” sections. Mowing Belle Terre Parkway, Seminole

Woods Parkway, Easthampton Drive, Rymfire Drive, Old Kings Road, Matanzas Woods Parkway and

Palm Coast Parkway. Performed site distance trimming in the “B” and “L” sections.

Striped yellow median at Old Kings Road and Kings Way at the bullnose and installed a “keep right of

median” sign and yellow RPM’s.

Graded 5,901 feet of swales, repaired 1 outfall and cleaned 92 culvert pipes.

Installed 2 valley gutters located at Slingshot Court, Prince Anthony Lane and Prince William Place.

Performed speed studies requested as a result of complaints at 50 Panorama Drive and 19 Seathorn Path.

Completed striping of 8 soccer fields for upcoming State Cup Tournament.

Maintaining a full time two-man crew at the dirt screener to keep up with the demand for clean fill.

Screened 2500 cubic yards of dirt.

Inmates mowed and weeded 36,725 linear feet of ditch in the “P” section.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 March 28, 2014

Palm Coast offers Discover Trip to beautiful Bok Tower Gardens on April 24 Palm Coast, Fla. – Take a tour of beautiful Bok Tower Gardens, plus a citrus tour through Florida’s Natural Brand Grove house, on the next Palm Coast Parks and Recreation Department Discover Trip, on Thursday, April 24. The Discover Trip will include a bus trip to Lake Wales, with transportation and admission to the attractions included. The trip will depart at 8 a.m. from the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE, and return at 6 p.m. The cost is $55. Bok Tower Gardens is a haven for birds, animals and the human spirit. It blends nature and the intrigue of history with an outstanding collection of musical, artistic and architectural masterpieces that enrich the hearts, minds and souls of all who visit. The attraction features beautifully landscaped gardens, a bell tower with a 60-bell carillon and the charming seven-and-a-half-acre Pinewood Estate. This trip also includes the citrus tour, where participants will learn how orange juice is squeezed in the heart of Central Florida. Space is limited, so register early. Sign up at www.palmcoastgov.com/register. For more information, call Parks and Recreation at 386-986-2323.