City Manager’s 2/16/2018

WEEK-IN-REVIEW

Bunnell Elementary Students Visit City

Hall:

This week, sixth-grade students from

Bunnell Elementary School visited City

Hall for City Career Day, presented by

C.H.I.R.P. (Children Helping in

Resource Protection).

Students rotated around City Hall,

visiting each department, hearing from

employees in different fields. They

learned valuable information about the

many City positions available, giving

these students possible career options

as they plan for their future. For more

information, see the attached

Community Development Department

Update.

Highlights

Bunnell 6th Graders meet with Communications & Marketing

Manager Cindi Lane, learning about her career choice and the

path she took to become the City spokesperson.

Birds of a Feather Festival:

Staff wrapped another successful Birds

of a Feather Festival this weekend. The

event kicked off on Friday with visitors

starting early as they traveled to many

outlying birding walks and tours. On

Saturday, hundreds of residents and

visitors visited PeaCee’s Big Backyard,

watched the Birds of Prey Show, and

learned how to make their backyard

bird and butterfly friendly. Guides also

led bird walks on several excursions in

Palm Coast, Flagler County and

beyond. Staff led bird walks around

Central Park and the trails in Town

Center. Several Boy Scout troops

joined in the bird walks in Central Park,

earning their Bird Study merit badge.

Saturday evening visitors enjoyed a

night of fun as acclaimed wildlife

photographer Moose Peterson shared

his experiences and photographs as the

festival’s keynote address at the Flagler

Auditorium.

The fun concluded on Sunday, with

more traveling bird walks for visitors.

This year, the 4th annual Birds of a

Feather Festival was the most visited of

all, and staff are already looking

towards next year’s exciting event.

Highlights

Friday, March 9, 7:45pm Central Park in Town Center

Tuesday, March 20, 5pm Central Park in Town Center

Next Week:

Tuesday, February 20, City Council Business Mtg, 9am, City Hall – Community Wing, 160 Lake Avenue

Wednesday, February 21, Planning & Land Development Regulation Board Mtg, 5:30pm, City Hall –

Community Wing, 160 Lake Avenue

Thursday, February 22, Beautification and Environmental Advisory Committee Mtg, 5pm, City Hall –

Community Wing, 160 Lake Avenue

Administrative Services & Economic Development Department Update

BAC Update

Public Works Department Update

Community Development Department Update

Fire Department Update

Parks & Recreation Department Update

Utility Department Update

Humane Society Update

Spring Break Camps (March 12-16)

the Pickleball Ladder League starting March 1

the tree replacement project to begin Feb. 19

Road closure on Reindeer Lane on Feb. 20

Announcements

Attachments

News Releases

ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-Beau Falgout, Director

Processed 4 public records requests.

Processed 2 litigation documents.

Prepared and processed 11 documents for recording.

Prepared 3 agenda items.

Prepared 2 proclamations.

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

Processed 12 resolutions.

Processed 2 ordinances.

City Clerk

Communications & Marketing The Birds of a Feather Fest soared to new heights this year! Hundreds of residents and visitors explored PeaCee’s Big

Backyard to see the birds of prey from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, go birding on the trails near

Central Park, learn how to set up their own backyards to be bird and butterfly friendly and enjoy the many activities a

beautiful backyard in Palm Coast offers. Twenty-three Boy Scouts from troops in Palm Coast, Daytona Beach and DeLand

spent the morning with us earning their Bird Study merit badge.

Saturday night was a special treat for photographers and nature-lovers when acclaimed wildlife photographer Moose

Peterson of California, gave a keynote address at the Flagler Auditorium. The “Rooted in Nature” video was shown at the

event, and we gave the audience wildflower seeds and a branded, educational piece on “Things YOU can do to make a

difference every day.”

The weather was beautiful, the birds were cooperative and plentiful, and birders – those serious in their pursuits and those

who are beginners – experienced outstanding birding on the trails of Flagler County and beyond. Our Division ran the

festival and documented it with video and photos. Thank you to Event Coordinator Jason Giraulo, the City’s Digital

Communications Coordinator, all involved staff and our sponsors for putting on an exceptional event!

The Brand Plus Team met this week to finish planning the 2018 Find Your Florida Photo Contest, which will kick off March

1. The team will have a spot at the Employee Wellness Fair later this month.

Our Division is now turning its focus to upcoming projects including production of the Annual Progress Report, the Grand

Re-Opening of the Community Center (March 23) and the State of the City luncheon (April 3). This week we participated in

Bunnell Elementary’s Career Day visit, staffed the Council Workshop, attended an FPRA workshop on PR processes, and

sent news releases about Spring Break Camps (March 12-16), the Pickleball Ladder League starting March 1, the tree

replacement project to begin Feb. 19 and a road closure on Reindeer Lane on Feb. 20. We posted to

Facebook/Twitter/Instagram.

Social Media

POST OF THE WEEK

Central Services Division

Purchasing

Status Ref. # Project

Pending RFP-UT-18-17 Advanced Metering Infrastructure

Pending RFSQ Lakeview Boulevard Path & Seminole Woods Intersection Improvements

Open RFP-PR-18-02 July 3rd, 2018 Aerial Fireworks Display

Open RFP-PW-18-22 Custodial and Cleaning Services of City Facilities

Open ITB-PW-18-28 Debris Disposal Services

Open ITB-UT-18-27 Wastewater Emergency Collection Services

Open ITB-CDBG-18-34 Community Development Block Grant

Open RFQ-PW-18-35 Diesel Fuel Quality Assurance Program

Open RFS-ADM-18-25 Executive Search Firm

Open ITB-PW-18-33 Concrete 4,000 PSI with Fiber Mesh

Evaluating ITB-PW-SD-18-08 ITB-PW-SD-18-08 Sign Shop Materials

Evaluating ITB-UT-18-14 Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1 Odor Control Improvements Project

Contracts Processed:

Cintas Corporation, Participating Agency Agreement for uniforms and fire protection services, 2/06/2018-

02/06/2019

Joseph Pozzuoli Architect, PA, Master Services Agreement for Architectural Services, 02/10/2018-02/10/2019

AVI-SPL, Piggyback Contract for technology solutions products and services, 2/12/2018-05/24/2018

Halifax Paving, Inc., Intersection Improvements Construction Project for SR 100 at Belle Terre/US1 at Wellfield –

ITB-CD-CME-18-06, 2/10/2018-5/10/2018

Bentley Architects & Engineers – Master Services Agreement for Architectural services, RFSQ-CD-CME-18-12,

2/15/2018-2/15/2019 – 2/1 year renewals

Prolime Corporation – Master Services Agreement for lime sludge removal, hauling & disposal, ITB-UT-18-21,

02/15/2018-02/15/2019 – 2/1 year renewals

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER

BUSINESS CONSULTING

This Week – 9 Consulting Sessions, 37 Consulting Hours

Total for Month – 34 Consulting Sessions, 112 Consulting Hours

PALM COAST BAC IMPACT

Economic Impact This Fiscal Year - $2,324,000

Economic Impact to Date- $28 Million

Return on Investment - $86 per Tax Dollar Invested

NEW PALM COAST HOME BASED BUSINESSES

Dahlia Home Design Company LLC – Interior Decorator

Almost You Inc – Administrative Support Service

Dirty Detailz LLC – Detailing Auto/Boat

DeWitt Engineering LLC – Engineering Firm

Adonius Russell – Handyman Service

Countyline Restoration Inc – Handyman Service

Future Empire – Landscaping Service

Future Empire – Handyman Service

Mail Boxes with Style LLC – Retail Sales

Yadah Technology – Computer Service

AM-PM Business Solutions – Income Tax Service

3,786 65 1,690 110 56,380 5

GRADED RESIDENTIAL

SWALE MAINT-LINEAR FEET

CULVERT PIPE CLEANING

# PIPE

CULVERT PIPE CLEANING

LINEAR FEET

REPLACE DRAINAGE PIPES

- LINEAR FEET

DITCHES MAINTENANCE LINEAR FEET

INSPECT DITCH DRAINAGE PROBLEMS

Stormwater Division

PUBLIC WORKS – Nestor Abreu, Director

8.21

210

121

39

168

5

PARK & HIKING TRAILS INSPECTION # MILES

PARKS & TRAIL SIGN INSPECTION

INSPECT PKS & ATHLETIC FIELD IRRIGATION ZONES

PARKWAY MEDIAN MAINTENANCE

INSPECT MEDIAN IRRIGATION ZONES

CLEAN -HOLLAND PK

Parks & Medians Division

Aerating sports fields- ITSC

Resetting pitching mound- ITSC Leveling shell paths- Waterfront Park

Increasing ditch capacity

Rambling Dr

Ditch maintenance (Before)

Waters Dr

Fertilizer certification training Repairing main line- Belle Terre South

Adding and leveling shell paths

Longs Creek

Ditch maintenance (After)

Waters Dr

Swale maintenance

Walker Dr

Erosion control- F section

Hazard tree removal

Prichard Drive

Fire mitigation- Prichard Drive

FPL path

4,300

1,500

2 2 1 3 15 2 2 1 18

Streets Division

Site distance trimming LF Screen & recycle dirt for City projects - Cubic yardsPot holes repaired Traffic signal workTraffic control for special events Repair signsStreet light inspections After hours callStreet resurfacing- miles Fire Mitigation

FIRE FLEET TRANSPORT

CITYWIDE FACILITY REQUESTS

ROAD CALLS

VEHICLES - REPAIR

VEHICLES - INSPECTIONS

VEHICLES - PM'S

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS-RD CALLS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS-REPAIRS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS-PM'S

FIRE PUMP RECERTIFICATION

1

8

14

2

13

10

10

2

45

3

Facility & Fleet Service

City Fleet Fire

Annual pump testing for Fire Apparatus

Sidewalk complete- Community Center

Hazardous tree removal- Ryan Dr

Hazardous tree removal- Ryan Dr

Preparing handrails for paint- City Hall

Street resurfacing- Rale Place

ADA safety mats installed

Ravenwood Dr

Fire mitigation- Ryan Dr

92%

93%

94%

95%

96%

97%

98%

99%

100%

Matanzas Woods Master PumpStation

Wastewater Treatment Plant #1Electrical Upgrades

Wastewater Treatment Plant #2Reclaim Water Disposal Main

City Capital Projects Under Construction

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Chipotle SunTrust Bank Taco Bell at Shoppesof Palm Coast

Gioia Sails

Developer Projects Under Construction

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Stephen Flanagan, Director

4500 Palm Coast Parkway Bldg. B Interior Renovations McCumber Homes Inc. $1,125,054.00

250 Palm Coast Parkway NE Unit 212 Interior Renovations -Big Frog Custom T-Shirts Jones-Hiatt LLC $10,000.00

7 Old Kings Rd. N Unit 2 Interior Renovations - No Tenant Identified Ely Builders LLC $41,057.00

4500 Palm Coast Parkway Bldg. E Interior Renovations McCumber Homes Inc. $38,000

4500 Palm Coast Parkway Bldg. C Interior Renovations McCumber Homes Inc. $738,000

3 Industry Dr. Unit 8 Palm Coast Electric

1 Florida Park Dr. S107-108 Unique Facials & Therapeutic Massages

102 Rae Dr. Anastasia Group Homes LLC

15 Hargrove Ln. 3G Pannon Motors Inc (used car dealership)

339

21

$114,845,974.00

Occupancy Permits Issued

Commercial Permits Applied

Construction value improvements  from October 1, 2017 to date

Residential Single Family/Duplex Residences

Permitting Activities

Total Permits Issues:

Joseph Bernhard

Commercial Permits Issued

Michele Toner

Crystal Jason

Peter Szabo

Children Helping in Resource Project (C.H.I.R.P.) Monday kicked off a new C.H.I.R.P.

program called City Career Day

where City Hall staff hosted 56

Bunnell Elementary sixth graders.

The students rotated through several

departments where chosen fields

were preselected to feature the array

of City positions that might one day

be available to them. The event was

well received by students and City

staff alike. Everyone enjoyed the

opportunity to collaborate with each

other, as it was all hands on deck to

make the students experience

informative and yet, fun at the same

time.

Spotlight Projects

Career Day for Bunnell 6th Graders

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FIRE– M.C. Beadle, Fire Chief

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Smoke Detector Battery Change: 3 Basic First Aid & CPR: March 24th 3 openings April 14th 12 openings Healthcare Provider: April 20th 4 openings

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Annual Pump Testing of all of the engines took place this week. Fire Training and EMS Training is in full effect at the stations, as highlighted below. Flagler Palm Coast High School Fire Academy students have spent close to 70 hours doing Ride Alongs at the stations over the past two weeks. Palm Coast Volunteer Fire and Rescue is seeking additional Volunteer Fire Police. Please apply at: http://www.palmcoastgov.com/government/fire/volunteer

Tip of the Month:

Change Your Batteries

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

q_fkKwrSw

Download CodeRED to be notified of

emergencies that may impact your

safety:

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/emerge

ncy/codered

Volunteer Intern

“Become a Volunteer”

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/govern

ment/fire/volunteer

Register for Basic First Aid & CPR or

Healthcare Provider:

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/govern

ment/fire/cpr

Car Seat Installs & Smoke Detector

Battery Change:

Please call 386-986-2300 or stop by any

of our fire stations

GUIDANCE

Annual Pump Testing

Firefighter Strozier – Big 5 Fire Training

Palm Coast Fire Volunteers – Safety Trailer

Firefighter Strozier, previously a

Volunteer Firefighter Intern, is

going through the Big 5 Fire

Training. The Big 5 consists of

Gear & All Equipment On, Catch

Hydrant, Hose Pull, Ladder Raise

and Ventilation Fan all within

certain time constraints.

EMS Training with the new

simulation mannequin. This

training gives EMT’s and

Paramedics real time patient

training in a controlled

environment.

Palm Coast Volunteers staff the

safety trailer at Belle Terre

Elementary School for the Bobcat

5k and Health Fair event to

educate children and families on

fire prevention.

HIGHLIGHTS

EMS Training with simulation mannequin

Parks & Recreation – Alex Boyer, Director

Musical Munchkins The very popular toddler program took place on Thursday, Feb. 8. Toddlers, with their parents, learned how to play various instruments. Game Day Social Participants met on Thursday, Feb. 8. Game Day Social will continue weekly on Thursdays. AARP Driver Safety Seniors participated in the AARP Driver Safety program in the Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool classroom on Friday, Feb. 9. Women’s Self-Defense This 3-part program continued on Monday, Feb. 12. Nature/Fitness Walk Participants enjoyed a Nature/Fitness Walk in Waterfront Park on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Munchkin Creations Toddlers had fun making a snack and craft on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Creepy Crawlies Toddlers learned about worms and even got to touch real worms on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Recurring Athletic Programs Tennis Programs for adults & kids Pickleball Adult Flag Football League Open Gym Volleyball Open Gym Basketball

Program Highlights

COMING UP

World Tennis Day – March 5 Movies in the Park – March 9 NCCAA Youth Sports Clinic – March 17 Food Truck Tuesday – March 20 Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt – March 30 Egg’Stravaganza – March 31

Executive Summary: Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the Community Center Grand Opening on Friday,

March 23 from 5-7pm. Staff has continued to train at the facility and conducted a final interior walkthrough on

Friday, Feb. 9.

Staff hosted the Beginners Pickleball clinic. This is a new pickleball clinic that we started this winter/spring season.

While we have always hosted open pickleball sessions, we wanted to cater towards the beginner and offer personal

instruction.

Winter/Spring 2017-18 Activity Guide http://www.palmcoastgov.com/recreation

Online Registration & Activities List http://www.palmcoastgov.com/register

Beginners Pickleball

2-15-2018

Temporary modification of the disinfection treatment procedure from chloramines to free chlorine will begin Wednesday, February 21st and continue through March 21st. Customers may notice an increase in the taste and odor of chlorine in their drinking water during this time.

The average water demand for the week was 7.428 million gallons per day.

The average wastewater flow for the week was 7.497 million gallons per day.

Crews installed 20 new water meters, 3 reuse meters and 7 new PEP tanks.

Contractors replaced 5 PEP tanks.

There are 25 new PEP tanks pending and 28 PEP tank replacements pending.

To keep up with builder demand, currently all new tanks are being installed within 6 days of site ready.

There are 208 new meter installations pending, with 45 cleared and an average installation time of 2 to 4 weeks.

Wastewater crews installed 5 sewer taps, 3 new PEP pumps, 4 risers, 3 PEP electric assemblies and repaired 1 service lateral.

Replaced 28 PEP pumps, 14 floats, 9 back lids, 1 PEP panel, 5 ball valves and 12 cleanout caps.

There were 44 calls after hours.

There were 2 meter pit adjustments, replacements and repairs.

Water Distribution crews repaired 1 water service line, 4 water service manifolds, replaced 3 water service lines, tested and repaired 30 backflow preventers.

Wastewater crews inspected via CCTV, 6,577 feet of gravity sewer and inspected 32 manholes. There were 3 pump station annual maintenance inspections.

Staff completed installation of new conduit and rack at Pump Station 16-1. Contractor will now install new meter can and connect to hand hole to transfer power to new panel.

February 14th, staff from Water Treatment Plant #2 and 3 attended a Tabletop discussion on Emergency Response and Hazard Mitigation held in Port Orange. Each of the operators received .6 CEU’s for attending the discussion.

Utility – Richard Adams, Director

The average water demand for the week was

7.428 million gallons per day.

The average wastewater flow was

7.497 million gallons per day

Utility crews relocated sewer mains on Rae Drive to remove conflicts and make way for a new Stormwater pipe. The electrical improvements at the high service pump station located at Water Treatment Plant #1 were finally completed. This included new soft starts for pumps 1, 2 and 3 and a new main breaker with breakers for service pumps 1, 2, and 3.

HIGHLIGHTS

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Feb. 13, 2018

City of Palm Coast offers 2 Spring Break Camp options for youth Palm Coast – Spring is in the air, and the City of Palm Coast is planning two Spring Break camp options to get your youngster outside and active! The camps will be held during the week of March 12-16, with the Parks & Recreation Spring Break Camp based at Frieda Zamba Pool classroom and the Youth Tennis Camp held at Palm Coast Tennis Center. Registration is now under way: www.palmcoastgov.com/camps. Parks & Recreation Spring Break Camp

Fun-filled themed activities such as arts and crafts, stories and recreational games will be the

main features of the Parks & Recreation Spring Break Camp. This camp for students K-6 grade

will be offered from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 12 to 16, with extended care from 4:30 to 6

p.m. available for an additional fee of $10.

Campers must bring their own lunch and snack each day. Camp is held at Frieda Zamba Pool

classroom, 339 Parkview Drive. Cost is $75/week. Registration will remain open until the camp

is filled: www.palmcoastgov.com/camps. For more information, call Parks & Recreation at 386-

986-2323.

Spring Break Tennis Camp

Tennis Camp for ages 6 to 14 will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 12 to 16 at the Palm Coast

Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. This camp uses team games and activities to introduce

campers to tennis and develop athletic skills while fostering a love for the sport.

Campers will need to wear athletic footwear and clothes, water bottle, sunscreen, lunch, snacks

and drinks. Cost is $150/week, and a $10 sibling discount is offered when siblings are

registered at the same time. Pre-registration is required: www.palmcoastgov.com/camps. For

more information, call 386-986-2550.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Feb. 14, 2018

Join the new Pickleball Ladder League at Holland Park Palm Coast – Palm Coast Parks & Recreation is adding a Pickleball Ladder League in addition to the three Pickleball Open Court sessions held weekly. The new Pickleball Ladder League will begin Thursday, March 1. Singles play will be 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, and doubles play will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Holland Park, 18 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast. This new league is for adult players ages 18 and up. Each week, players will be placed into groups of four in the order of their ranking on the ladder for match play. Rankings will be determined after results of each round of play. The cost is $5 for the entire session that runs March 1 through April 26. Registration is required: www.palmcoastgov.com/register. The fastest-growing sport in North America, pickleball is a sport played with small racquets and wiffle balls – and it’s very popular in Palm Coast! It is played on a tennis court that’s been lined specifically for pickleball and combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Weekly Open Court sessions will continue on the regular schedule – 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays; 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays; and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays. The session on Fridays is the best date for beginners. This adult program is offered free at Belle Terre Park tennis courts, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast. Equipment is provided during Open Court. For more information, contact Palm Coast Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Feb. 15, 2018

City of Palm Coast to replace unsafe trees along block of Palm Coast Parkway Palm Coast – Beginning Monday, Feb. 19, the City of Palm Coast will be removing 14 laurel oak trees along westbound Palm Coast Parkway, between Clubhouse Drive and Florida Park Drive. The laurel oaks being removed are nearing the end of their natural life expectancy, with signs of disease including dead branches high up in the trees, branches that are falling, and large cavities in the tree trunks, said City of Palm Coast Urban Forester Carol Mini. They pose a public safety hazard to pedestrians and motorists. To mitigate against the removal of the trees, 11 new trees will be planted in that stretch of the parkway – more than what’s required by City code. The new trees will be 4-inch-caliper hardwood trees, approximately 16 feet tall. “We love trees and the tree canopy, and we know the value of what trees provide to our City,” Mini said. “It is our goal to protect mature trees and to promote the planting of new trees, so that our tree canopy remains strong over time.” The tree removal will be done in-house by the Palm Coast Public Works Department and is being done now to be proactive before hurricane season. The entire project including planting the new trees is expected to take several weeks. The City’s Tree Fund will cover the cost of the new trees, which are about $400 each. The Tree Fund is an account that collects equivalent dollar valuations for replacement trees, on both residential and non-residential properties, for tree removals requiring mitigation when there is not sufficient area to re-plant the trees on the original site. Also as part of the project, four laurel oaks at Heroes Memorial Park, 2860 Palm Coast Pkwy. NW, will be replaced. Those trees also are declining and pose a safety concern. This project is part of an ongoing effort by the City to identify and replace declining trees across Palm Coast. The City has been recognized for 12 straight years as a Tree City USA, which is based on four standards that show a community is committed to tree protection. “Hurricane season will be here before we know it,” Mini said. “We encourage all residents to inspect their trees now and do any needed tree maintenance before the summer storms arrive. Regular tree maintenance is important for safety and also for the health of the trees.”

Good information on proper pruning techniques is available at http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/pruning.shtml, and residents can find an arborist and get tree care tips at http://www.isa-arbor.com/. If hiring a tree service, confirm that they’re licensed to do work in the City of Palm Coast. Either call 386-986-3766 or go to www.palmcoastgov.com/local-business-search and search for “tree surgeons” in the “Business Type” box. When meeting with a prospective tree service, ask questions about their training and expertise in pruning. Make sure they would never take off the whole top of a tree. “Topping” a tree and other bad pruning techniques can cause irreparable damage. Beware of unlicensed tree solicitors. They will oftentimes place a card in your door or solicit on the weekends. A low price should be a red flag on quality. For more information, contact Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager, at 386-986-3708 and [email protected].

Feb. 15, 2018 Temporary road closure: Reindeer Lane on Feb. 20 Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast Public Works Department is planning a temporary road closure in the coming week for drainage pipe replacements. From 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, the roadway in front of 15 Reindeer Lane will be closed. Residents will have access to their homes, but the road will be closed to through traffic. The City of Palm Coast appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents and motorists during these important drainage projects. For more information, call Customer Service at 386-986-2360.

Florida is home to a multitude of wildlife. As we populate the areas where they live, they are forced out of their hiding spots and into our backyards. The most prevalent species of wildlife that you may encounter in your yard is rabbits. These cute little balls of fluff are very fragile and they can easily be hurt. They like to dig in the ground and make their nests with the surrounding grass and dirt. People who have a fair population of rabbits should inspect their yards prior to letting their pets outside. Pets may unearth babies from nests. If you do find a nest in your yard please mark it with string in a crisscross pattern and leave it alone for at least 24 hours. Mom rabbits will be done all day and return to the nests toward dusk. You will know if the nest has been visited if the string has been moved. Contact a local wildlife rehab before removing the nest if you feel it has been abandoned. Donation Opportunities: The Flagler Humane Society Thrift Store always accepts donations. They cannot take in any computers/printers or large appliances. Call 386-597-2839 and leave a message. “General Donations” can be dropped off anytime at your convenience. FHS appreciates all donations, especially those from our Wish List (available at flaglerhumanesociety.org/wish-list). You can also purchase items via the Amazon.com link on the FHS website and ship them directly to the shelter. Outreach Adoption Events: Don’t forget that FHS have volunteers and adoptable pets at Petco in Palm Coast on Sundays and at PetSmart in Palm Coast on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. Interested in becoming a volunteer? Attend an orientation! Volunteer orientations are held at noon in the Humane Society education room every second Saturday of the month. Applications can be found on the FHS website. Interested in helping at Outreach Adoption Events? Join our Outreach Team! For more information, contact the volunteer coordinator at [email protected]. Interested in fostering? Contact our adoption specialist at [email protected]. Adoption Specials: Check the FHS Facebook for our Valentine’s Day Adoption Special. Upcoming Fundraisers/Events: See the FHS Website for more information on our upcoming Spayghetti Dinner. Offered Services: The Flagler Humane Society has a variety of Subsidized Spay & Neuter Programs for members of the community that need to have their pets or community pets sterilized. Please call FHS at 386-445-1814, email [email protected] for questions. FHS has a Wellness Clinic for minor veterinary issues. Call 386-445-1814 for Appointments. Low Cost Vaccination Clinics are held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 1pm-3pm. No appointments are necessary for the Low Cost Vaccination Clinics. FHS also offers a “Pet Food Pantry” for those that are in need of assistance. Please call for more information. To keep up with Flagler Humane Society happenings – visit us on the FHS Facebook/Twitter, our website at www.flaglerhumanesociety.org, or via email at [email protected].

Animals ready for homes

Adoption specialist: Katrina Geigley [email protected] Outreach Manager: Katie Share [email protected]

PITCH Pitch is the most awesome rabbit that you will ever meet. He is a young adult and male. He loves to be petted and have his photo taken. Come and meet this gentle giant today. He is in the process of being litter box trained and he has taken to it pretty.

Pet of the Week