Memorandum To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Jim Landon, City Manager Date: November 14, 2014 Re: Week-In-Review Movie in the park Friday, November 14, 6:30pm Central park in town center Food Truck Tuesday Tuesday, November 18, 5pm Central park at town center Thanksgiving break camp Monday, November 24 thru Wednesday November 26 Palm coast community center Thanksgiving junior “mini” tennis camp Monday, November 24 thru Tuesday, November 25 Palm coast tennis center Thanksgiving feet to feast 15K and 5K run/walk Thursday, November 27, 7:45am Indian trails middle school Palm Coast Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony Monday, December 1, 6:30pm Central park at town center Veteran’s Day Ceremony Hundreds of Palm Coast leaders and residents honored veterans from every branch and every era Tuesday at the City’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. Led by the Palm Coast Fire Department Honor Guard, the ceremony featured patriotic music, the presentation of flowers and a wreath at the Armed Forces monument at Heroes Park, and remarks by Mayor Jon Netts and several veterans representing local Veterans organizations. Many veterans and their families attended our moving tribute to America’s Heroes!
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Memorandum To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jim Landon, City Manager
Date: November 14, 2014
Re: Week-In-Review
Movie in the park Friday, November 14, 6:30pm
Central park in town center
Food Truck Tuesday Tuesday, November 18, 5pm
Central park at town center
Thanksgiving break camp Monday, November 24 thru Wednesday November 26
Palm coast community center
Thanksgiving junior “mini” tennis camp Monday, November 24 thru Tuesday, November 25
Palm coast tennis center
Thanksgiving feet to feast 15K and 5K run/walk Thursday, November 27, 7:45am
Indian trails middle school
Palm Coast Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony Monday, December 1, 6:30pm
Central park at town center
Veteran’s Day Ceremony
Hundreds of Palm Coast leaders and residents honored veterans from every branch and every era
Tuesday at the City’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. Led by the Palm
Coast Fire Department Honor Guard, the ceremony featured patriotic
music, the presentation of flowers and a wreath at the Armed Forces
monument at Heroes Park, and remarks by Mayor Jon Netts and several
veterans representing local Veterans organizations. Many veterans and
their families attended our moving tribute to America’s Heroes!
Next Week:
Tuesday, November 18th, City Council Business Mtg, 9am Community Center, 305 Palm Coast
Pkwy NE
Wednesday, November 19th, PLDRB Mtg, 5:30pm, {CANCELLED}
Friday, November 21st, Volunteer Firefighters’ Pension Board Mtg, 8:30am, Fire Station 25, 1250
Belle Terre Pkwy
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: Establishment of Incident Management Team, Land Closures on Palm Coast Pkwy
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 14, 2014
City Clerk
Processed 9 public records requests.
Processed 2 litigation documents.
Prepared and processed 10 documents for recording.
Prepared 7 agenda items.
Prepared and posted 1 agenda to the Web.
New Council Members Heidi Shipley and Steven Nobile will be sworn in November 18th.
Communications & Marketing
Staffed Veterans Day ceremony and BAC Expo – photography and video for both
News releases sent: establishment of Incident Management Team, lane closures on Palm Coast
Parkway
Branding: working on first series of new campaign (ads to begin Nov. 20) – shot photos of Bulldog
Drive improvements as part of that project
Handled various media requests
Coordinated advertising
Attended FEST, helping with planning for November and December events
Staffed IMT news conference
Took portrait photos of new Council Members
Updated “Adopt A Park, Trail, Road” trifold brochure
Met with SERT Team about Birds of a Feather Festival
Posted to Facebook/Twitter/Flickr
Videotaped Veterans Day ceremony at Heroes Park – also edited video
Videotaped/recorded live the annual employee meeting.
Performed final steps of mastering and distributing to YouTube and TV199 the “Are You In?”
economic development video. Watch the video at: http://youtu.be/XBZalf91mIg
Sent YouTube link of “Are You In?” video to participating businesses and individuals involved in
Week-in-Review – November 14, 2014 – Nestor Abreu, Director
PERMITTING ACTIVITY The following is an update of permit and development application activity in Palm Coast from November 6, 2014 through November 12, 2014:
Total number of permits issued: 140 Since January 2009, $600,172,049.construction dollars have been invested in Palm Coast.
Commercial Permit Application 160 Lake Ave Palm Coast City Hall Gilbane Building Co. 449 Landing Blvd Maintenance Building CPG Construction $116,000 441 Landing Blvd Trash Compactor CPG Construction $116,000 1000 Palm Coast Parkway Unit 108
Interior Renovations -Approved Mortgage Boyd Built Inc. $1,600
146 Arena Lake Drive Addition A Certified Screen $11,000 88 London Drive Addition ICC Builders LLC $48,000 91 Lancelot Drive Alteration Robert D Douglas $10,000 19 Burning View Drive Single Family Residence Seagate Homes $271,000 131 Longview Way N Single Family Residence Saltwater Homes $350,000 14 Ramrock Lane Single Family Residence PCM Homes $214,000 148 Arena Lake Single Family Residence Paytas Homes $266,000
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144 Arena Lake Single Family Residence Paytas Homes $272,000 3 Turkey Oak Lane Single Family Residence Olsen Homes $592,000 193 Birchwood Drive Single Family Residence Maronda Homes $303,000 54 Panorama Drive Single Family Residence Maronda Homes $275,000 14 Auberry Drive Single Family Residence DR Horton $221,000
Occupancy Permit 5 Utility Drive Unit 12 Capstone Homes and Auto Insurance Kris Wiltfong 10 Florida Park Drive Suite A The Eye Center of St Augustine Christopher Bryant
Certificate of Occupancy 9 Old Kings Road N Suite 1 Whole Goods Inc. Dakenna Development $55,000
Application Submittal Site Plan Modification Landing Apartments Palm Breeze Partners, LDT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS The following is an update since last week for capital projects in the City from November 6, 2014 through November 12, 2014.
Road and Median Projects
Palm Coast Parkway Six-Laning Construction 44% Paving of Roadway widening east of I-95 bridge began.
FDOT - SR100/I95 Interchange Improvements.
Construction 30% Widening of SR100 to accommodate merge lanes to access on-ramps continues.
Palm Coast Parkway 6-Laning
The Flagler Humane Society would love to thank all the local veterinarian clinics
and hospitals that offer their assistance to the shelter. Their donated or reduced
cost services help FHS to achieve our mission in helping and finding loving homes
for homeless pets in Flagler County. Many of these clinics also offer a discount
to those who have adopted their furry friend from the shelter. Please always
support your local veterinarians.
Donation Opportunities: “Doghouse Donation Boxes” are found at all the fire
stations in Flagler County. You can drop off donations anytime at your nearest fire
station. 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.
FHS Thrift Store is now taking furniture in good condition for resell. Drop offs
can be made at the back of the store during store hours only. We appreciate all
donations and ask that they be clean and in working order before drop off. We
have limited access to washers, dryers and sinks. Every little bit helps and we
accept everything except large appliances.
Outreach Adoption Events: Don’t forget that FHS have volunteers and adoptable
pets at the Farmer’s Market in Flagler Beach every Friday and at Pet Smart in Palm
Coast every Sunday. Come and see Howard and his crew to adopt your next furry
family member!
Successful Adoption Event: Thank you to all those that came to the FHS
“Certified Pre-Owned Pet Event and Walk”. We are thankful to Palm Coast
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for sponsoring all the adoptions at the event this past
Saturday. There were free adoptions, food, music, games and entertainment. FHS
was able to find loving home for 17 dogs, 12 cats, and two pigs.
Upcoming Fundraisers/Events: Save the Date for the FHS Fashion Show hosted
by Chez Jacqueline on November 18 from 5 pm – 7 pm. This event is limited to
35 people due to space restrictions. Get your ticket today at FHS or at Chez
Jacqueline. Don’t miss out! Tickets are $20 and include Hor d’ Oeuvres and
Wine. Models will be onsite modeling some awesome human fashions.
Save the Date for the FHS third annual “Putt for Paws” gold tournament on
December 7 hosted by Palm Harbor Golf Club. You can register until November
25 but don’t wait too long – spots fill up fast! The cost of registration is $65 per
person and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Visit
www.PalmHarborGolfClub.com/HumaneSociety for more information.
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 or community pets sterilized. Please call FHS at 386-445-1814, email
Operations Division staff installed new core routers in both COLO locations, cutover will begin shortly. These newer systems include newer technology that will continue to keep FiberNET on the cutting edge.
Operations Division staff continued working with current FiberNET ISP, Palm Coast Internet, to recover customers lost due to Lux ceasing services in Palm Coast.
Operations Division staff prepared COLO1 for a new ISP tenant and started programming configurations to handle them when they come on board next week. Only one customer currently, but they are hoping to expand in the near future.
Operations Division staff configured and completed the installation of our latest customer… First Baptist, which is our 2nd church and 4th private school.
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION SUPPORT
ENTERPRISE
Applications Division created the ability for Finance to create import files for Munis General Billing from Excel files.
Friday and Saturday the GIS Division will upgrade its platform to ArcGIS 10.2.2. This will include adding Editor Tracking ability, to better monitor the changes GIS users make to our enterprise geodatabase.
Operations Division received 68 Track IT’s this past week.
Operations Division staff completed cutover to a new internet provider now that our current provider, Lux Communications, has ceased operations.
Operations Division staff continued preparing new pc’s for rollout. This is part of the 4 year replacement plan.
Operations Division staff battled Java updates that tangled several systems that depend upon this industry-wide standard.
UTILITY
GIS Division prepared a GPS unit for Utilities, to inventory valves and hydrants in the Hidden Lakes Phase 3 area.
LO-1 Water Control Structure Rehabilitation- Bid opening was 10-1-14. Three bids were received.
The apparent low bidder is SE Cline Construction, Inc. in the amount of $387,971.00. Based on the Local Bid Preference. Council approved contract to SE Cline Construction on 10-21-14. Contract is being signed and processed. The Notice to Proceed date is 11-17-14.
Engineering & Stormwater Department
John C. Moden, City Engineer
Week In Review November 6, 2014 – November 12, 2014
Wynnfield
Waterway in
Section 20
Pine Lakes
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
Major Leak
Here
Another Area
Leaking
Underwater
the Gate is
Rusted Out
Colechester @ College Waterway Bridge #63 Rehababilitation 2015 Project - The apparent low bidder was Sieg & Ambachtsheer, Inc. in the amount of $1,078,700.00. Council approved contract on 10-21-14 for construction. All permits have been approved and received. Awaiting contract signatures and processing.
Major Drainage Pipe F-2 Crossing @ Boulder Rock Drive - Design and permitting will be done in house. Bid opening is 11-20-14. Design plans are 99% complete.
Seminole Woods Multi Use Path (Note: Construction work will resume after Bulldog Drive Project is complete)
Continuing work on the swale rehabilitation program
Continuing design for Boulder Rock Drive (F-2) major pipe crossing replacement 99% complete
Royal Palms Turn Lane
BS-2 Water Control Structure
Swale Rehabilitation Projects Released for Construction – 13,825 LF released this week
Fire Department
To: Jim Landon, City Manager From M. C. Beadle, Chief Date: November 13, 2014 Re: Week in Review
In the past week, the department responded to 162 calls. There were two structure fires with minimal damages noted. A total of 126 EMS calls was logged and the balance was miscellaneous in nature. The drought index is at 249 out of a possible 800 and the fire danger is moderate.
Recreation & Parks
To: Jim Landon, City Manager
From: Luanne Santangelo, Parks and Recreation Director
Date: November 14, 2014
Re: Week in Review
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Movies in the Park featuring “Free Birds” Bring your blanket, lawn chairs and snacks and invite your friends and neighbors to join you at
this monthly free, family activity. Relax and enjoy an “oldie but goodie” or a recent hit as we
watch movies on the giant, outdoor movie screen. And, take it from us you don’t want to forget
your bug spray!
Day/Date/Time: Friday, November 14, movie begins at 6:30pm
Location: Central Park in Town Center
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:
♦Adults & Seniors
Co-ed Athletics at ITMS Volleyball – Mondays & Wednesdays beginning September 8-November 5 from 7-9:30pm
Basketball – Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning September 9-December 18 from 7-9:30pm
Wood Carvers – Tuesdays from 1-4p at the Palm Coast Community Center. The art of
woodcarving has a history that spans centuries. At its core, woodcarving transforms a piece of
wood into a masterfully crafted work of art. Join this group of gifted carvers as they share their
skill and know how in this informal teaching atmosphere. The woodcarving group is a mixed
group of men and women at all levels and abilities. Visitors are welcome.
Game Day Social – Thursdays from 1-4p at the Palm Coast Community Center. As the name
suggests, Game Day Social is comprised of a lively, spirited group of individuals who enjoy the
camaraderie and competition of dominos, a variety of card games or board games. Participants
are encouraged to bring their favorite game or play one provided by the Parks and Recreation
Department. Light refreshments are served.
♦Youth & Toddlers
Little Picassos Lil Picassos is designed to help your little artists discover their inner Picasso as they discover
own unique style. Children will learn fundamental art concepts by creating a fun & unique work
of art.
Days/Times: Thursday, Nov. 20 beginning at 10am
Location: Palm Coast Community Center
Age: 2 - 5 years old
Fee: $5 Registration Deadline: 48 hours prior to start date
Little Chefs Bring your “Little Chef” to the Palm Coast Community Center, to learn how to make a healthy,
tasty snack. For Chefs ages 2-5 years. Pre-registration required.
Date/Time: Tuesday, Nov 18 beginning at 10am
Location: Palm Coast Community Center
Age: 2 - 5 years old
Fee: $5 Registration Deadline: 48 hours prior to start date
Thanksgiving Break Camp Your child’s day will be filled with a variety of age appropriate fun-filled themed activities such
as arts and crafts, stories, recreational games, nature hikes, Campers must bring their own lunch
and snack each day.
Dates/Times: Monday-Wednesday, November 24-26 from 8am-5:30p
Location: Palm Coast Community Center
Grades: K - 6 (grade currently enrolled)
Fee: $45 Registration Deadline: 48 hours prior to start date
Parent’s Night Out Parents, treat yourself to a night out while your kids enjoy an evening of fun! All activities are
supervised by our experienced, creative staff. The evening’s activities may include a variety of
indoor/outdoor games, refreshments and a movie (G rated).
Date/Time: Friday December 5 from 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Location: Palm Coast Community Center
Grades: K – 8
Cost: $15 Registration Deadline: 48 hours prior to start date
Event Calendar for 11/14/2014 through 12/31/2014
11/14/2014 6:30 PM
Movie in the Park featuring "Free Birds"
Central Park in Town Center
11/15/2014 1:00 PM
Pennsylvania Club Luncheon Meeting
Palm Coast Hilton Garden Inn
11/16/2014 12:00 PM
Family Day
Edward Johnson Park
11/16/2014 3:00 PM
Flagler Auditorium Presents Charo!
Flagler Auditorium
11/17/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
11/18/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
11/18/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
11/18/2014 5:00 PM
Food Truck Tuesday
Central Park in Town Center
Event Calendar for 11/14/2014 through 12/31/2014
11/19/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
11/19/2014 6:00 PM
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) Wednesday night fun run / walk
Wadsworth Park
11/20/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
11/21/2014 7:30 PM
Flagler Auditorium Presents Sarge!
Flagler Auditorium
11/22/2014 2:00 PM
Gamble Jam
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area at Flagler Beach
11/24/2014 8:00 AM
Thanksgiving Break Camp
Community Center
11/24/2014 9:00 AM
Thanksgiving Junior "Mini" Tennis Camp
Palm Coast Tennis Center
11/24/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
Event Calendar for 11/14/2014 through 12/31/2014
11/24/2014 6:30 PM
New Faces Night
Palm Coast Tennis Center
11/25/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
11/25/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
11/25/2014 5:30 PM
Entrepreneur Night
European Village
11/26/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
11/26/2014 6:00 PM
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) Wednesday night fun run / walk
Wadsworth Park
11/27/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
11/27/2014 7:45 AM
Thanksgiving Feet to Feast 15K and 5K Run/Walk
Indian Trails Middle School
Event Calendar for 11/14/2014 through 12/31/2014
12/1/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/1/2014 6:00 PM
Community Workshop: brownfields
Community Center
12/1/2014 6:30 PM
Palm Coast Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Central Park in Town Center
12/2/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
12/2/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/3/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/3/2014 6:00 PM
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) Wednesday night fun run / walk
Wadsworth Park
12/3/2014 6:00 PM
Free Clinic Anniversary Celebration
Chophouse 101
Event Calendar for 11/14/2014 through 12/31/2014
12/4/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
12/4/2014 6:00 PM
Flagler Audubon Society Monthly Meeting
Florida Hospital Flagler on SR 100
12/5/2014 7:30 PM
Flagler Auditorium Presents Smokey Joe's Cafe
Flagler Auditorium
12/6/2014 8:00 AM
ACRA National Rugby Championship Tournament
Indian Trails Sports Complex
12/8/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/8/2014 7:00 PM
Flagler Auditorium Presents Navy Band Southeast Christmas Concert
Flagler Auditorium
12/9/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
12/9/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
Event Calendar for 11/14/2014 through 12/31/2014
12/10/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/10/2014 6:00 PM
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) Wednesday night fun run / walk
Wadsworth Park
12/11/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
12/11/2014 6:30 PM
Palm Coast Living Nativity
Parkview Baptist Church
12/11/2014 7:30 PM
Flagler Auditorium Presents Viennese Christmas
Flagler Auditorium
12/12/2014 3:30 PM
German American Friendship Club of Palm Coast
Pine Lakes Grand Club
12/13/2014 2:00 PM
Palm Coast Starlight Holiday Parade & Event
Central Park in Town Center
12/14/2014 3:00 PM
Flagler Auditorium Presents A Christmas Carol
Flagler Auditorium
Event Calendar for 11/14/2014 through 12/31/2014
12/15/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/16/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
12/16/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/17/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/17/2014 6:00 PM
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) Wednesday night fun run / walk
Wadsworth Park
12/18/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
12/18/2014 6:30 PM
New Faces Night
Palm Coast Tennis Center
12/18/2014 7:30 PM
Flagler Auditorium Presents Merry Bronxmas with The Bronx Wanderers
Flagler Auditorium
Event Calendar for 11/14/2014 through 12/31/2014
12/19/2014 8:00 AM
Goalie Camp
Indian Trails Sports Complex
12/20/2014 6:00 PM
Starlight Half Marathon/5K
Central Park in Town Center
12/22/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/23/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
12/23/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/24/2014 10:00 AM
DIVAS Helping Hands
DIVAS Club of Flagler County
12/24/2014 6:00 PM
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) Wednesday night fun run / walk
Wadsworth Park
12/25/2014 12:00 AM
Precious Hearts Foundation mobile food pantry
mobile
Event Calendar for 11/14/2014 through 12/31/2014
12/29/2014 8:00 AM
PDA College Girls Showcase
Indian Trails Sports Complex
12/29/2014 9:30 AM
Adult Holiday Boot Camp
Palm Coast Tennis Center
12/30/2014 9:30 AM
Adult Holiday Boot Camp
Palm Coast Tennis Center
M e m o r a n d u m
To: Jim Landon, City Manager
From: Richard Adams, Public Works Director
Date: November 13, 2014
Re: Week in Review
The average water demand for the week was 6.512 million gallons per day; the average wastewater flow
was 5.658 million gallons per day.
Installed 3 new domestic meter/backflow services, 2 new pep tanks and replaced 1 existing pep tank.
This week 122 utility customers were shut off for non-payment.
Seminole Woods Multi Use Path, Phase II – work has started, installed work-zone signage, placed out
traffic cones, called in locates, installed silt barrier, installed 1st 40’ culvert pipe, staked out the path and
began excavating. The first concrete pour is scheduled for next Monday.
Wastewater Collection crew completed smoke testing 28,904 feet of gravity sewer in Section 25
(Parkview) and replaced 20 cleanout caps. Also inspected via CCTV 450’ of gravity sewer and
inspected 4 manholes.
Water Treatment Plant #3 Concentrate – The concrete slab for the Ozone generator was poured on
Thursday. The extra piping from the old concentrate line was removed and capped.
ZLD Water Treatment Plant #2 – Operator training on various systems continues. Testing of the
telemetry system and calibration of meters and other equipment continues. Preparations being made for
the 14-day performance and acceptance test.
Graded 4,590 feet of swales, cleaned 46 culvert pipes and repaired 3 outfalls. Also removed and
replaced 2 driveways and culvert pipes.
Ditch Crew sprayed 1,000 linear feet of ditch in the “W” section.
Mowing in “S”, “B”, “R”, “W”. Mowing Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Harbor Drive, Old Kings Road,
Seminole Woods Boulevard, and Palm Coast Parkway.
Performed site distance trimming in the “R” section.
Crews are over-seeding sports turf at Indian Trails Sports Complex, Indian Trails Middle School, Belle
Terre Park, Ralph Carter Park and Holland Park.
Imamates mowed and weeded 15,125 linear feet of ditch.
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Carl Laundrie Flagler County Communications Manager (386) 313-4039; Cell: (386) 931-6316 Email [email protected]
Incident Management Team established to serve all of Flagler County November 13, 2014 – Flagler County, Florida – In light of recent heightened concern over serious contagious illnesses including Ebola, a countywide Incident Management Team has been established in Flagler County to oversee a unified response to transport and treat people with such illnesses. Comprised of members representing Flagler County Emergency Management, Florida Health Flagler, Florida Hospital Flagler, Flagler County Fire Rescue, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Coast Fire Department, Bunnell Fire and Police Departments, and Flagler Beach Fire and Police Departments, the team’s initial actions have included providing training to first-responders and setting up an ambulance specifically to transport patients who may have Ebola or other serious contagious illnesses. The team has established objectives to ensure a coordinated response and access to specialized equipment. “With flu season getting under way, as well as the emergence of Enterovirus D68, which is causing severe respiratory illness, and public concerns about cases of Ebola in the United States, we want to be prepared and have a strong unified response in Flagler County, should a case present here,” said Kevin Guthrie, Public Safety Emergency Manager for Flagler County. “Our emergency response personnel are continually trained and have always used protective equipment to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses when working with patients, but we felt the need to proactively have additional training related to the handling of patients with suspected cases of a serious infectious disease.” During the week of Nov. 3, mandatory training was provided to all first-responders in Flagler County – fire, ambulance, and law enforcement. This training included measurements of precaution when donning additional protective gear, how to ensure proper use of this equipment, and how to remove gear once it is contaminated. The training was delivered at fire stations in Palm Coast and Flagler Beach by Flagler County Fire Rescue Training Chief Lenny Ensalaco, who has extensive experience in working with hazardous materials and decontamination procedures, and by Sgt. Michael Fink and Deputy Paul DeSousa of the Sheriff's Office Training Unit. During the week of Nov. 10, all fire and ambulance personnel are being trained in proper procedures for decontaminating the ambulance designated for transporting patients who are suspected of having a serious infectious disease.
As part of this countywide plan, 911 Emergency Dispatch – which is provided by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office – is trained to ask callers a series of questions to determine if a patient with a suspected serious infectious illness meets the criteria that would require the designated ambulance transport. The main criteria include whether the patient has a fever and if they are either traveled to West Africa or been in contact with anyone who’s been to West Africa in the last 21 days. If the patient meets this criteria, then the first-responders dispatched to the call (fire, ambulance, and law enforcement) will wear personal protective equipment (PPE) provided on every fire truck and ambulance in Flagler County and will follow pre-established response protocols. Florida Hospital Flagler has instituted a comprehensive training program for its staff and developed a treatment plan for patients who may have Ebola or other serious, contagious illnesses. The hospital is using the most up-to-date guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As such, the hospital regularly updates its medical and support staff, as well as the other members of the Incident Management Team. To ensure a safe transfer of a potentially infectious patient from the ambulance to the hospital’s emergency department, a containment unit within the hospital has been established for treatment. Patients who come to the hospital via their own transportation will be asked a series of questions to determine whether they need to be treated within the designated containment and treatment area. Florida Hospital Flagler also plays a major role in the decontamination of first-responders and all equipment utilized to transport patients through an on-site area of the hospital. "Florida Hospital Flagler health care providers and staff, as well as all first-responders on county and city levels, are well prepared to treat all members of our community, regardless of their condition,” said Dr. Kristin McCabe-Kline, medical director of the Florida Hospital Flagler Emergency Department and medical director of EMS for Flagler County, City of Palm Coast, and City of Flagler Beach. "The recent threat of Ebola in the United States has provided us an opportunity to work collectively to ensure we are offering the highest level of care to our patients, while keeping providers protected and preventing the spread of communicable disease locally,” said Dr. McCabe-Kline. “We are continuing to review CDC recommendations as they are updated, but have already surpassed those recommendations with additional levels of precaution and protection for Flagler County." The Incident Management Team plans to continue working on creating and addressing new objectives as they arise and is closely monitoring guidelines from the CDC and other State and Federal sources to determine if additional training or response initiatives are needed. “We are very pleased with the extensive collaboration of all community partners during our Ebola readiness efforts,” said Patrick Johnson, Health Officer for Florida Health Flagler. “Health professionals, first responders, and others throughout the County continue to plan, educate and prepare so we may protect the health and safety of those who live and visit our community. ###
NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Traci Missildine, Palm Coast Parkway Widening, Public Information Officer 1-800-515-9194 Contact: Cindi Lane, Palm Coast Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell: 386-214-4729 November 12, 2014
Lane closure planned for Palm Coast Parkway beginning November 17
Palm Coast, Fla. – Beginning Monday, November 17 motorists and other travelers should expect lane closures along Palm Coast Parkway at the I-95 overpass. From 9 p.m. Monday, November 17 through 7 a.m. Saturday, November 22 the inside lanes at the I-95 overpass along Palm Coast Parkway will be closed and traffic will be shifted to the outside lanes. The lane closures are required in order for the contractor to perform work on the bridge walls and install fencing and are expected to last one week. Up-to-date lane closure information will be posted to the Palm Coast Parkway Widening Project website at www.PalmCoastPkwy.com. A project hotline number has been established to assist the public with questions and concerns: 1-800-515-9194. The City of Palm Coast strives for safe construction zones. Travelers need to be aware of heavy equipment and stay within the limits of the orange cones and barrels. The City asks for the cooperation and patience of residents as this important road improvement
