City Manager’s 5/10/2019

WEEK-IN-REVIEW

This weekend we celebrated

Arbor Day at Central Park in

Town Center. Thousands of

residents joined in the

festivities donating over half a

ton of food, taking home City-

provided hardwood trees,

recycling paper and releasing

over 400 native butterflies.

Also at the event, Council

Member Eddie Branquinho

presented medals to the

participants of the Mayor’s

90/90 Challenge, who logged

more than 14,000 miles of

exercise. For more

information, see the attached

Community Development

Department update and

attached news release.

Palm Coast Celebrates Arbor Day!

Friday, May 10, 8:30pm Central Park at Town Center

Tuesday, May 21, 5pm Central Park at Town Center

Remembering America’s Heroes ~ Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 27, 8am Heroes Memorial Park

City offices CLOSED, in observance of Memorial Day Monday, May 27

Next Week:

Tuesday, May 14, City Council Workshop, 9am, City Hall – Community Wing

Wednesday, May 15, Planning & Land Development Regulation Board Mtg, City Hall – Community

Wing

Announcements

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

Engineering & Stormwater Department Update

Humane Society Update

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Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge winners awarded the medals at Arbor Day celebration. Announced the upcoming start of new construction at Holland Park Plans for boardwalk repairs on the Graham Swamp trail A water disinfection announcement A road closure on Richfield Lane (May 13-15) New instructors at the Palm Coast Tennis Center Pool Safety Day (May 25 event)

News Releases

Attachments

ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-Beau Falgout, Assistant City Manager

Processed 6 public records requests.

Processed 3 litigation documents.

Prepared and processed 12 documents for recording.

Prepared 1 proclamation.

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

Processed 7 resolutions.

Processed 2 ordinances.

Processed 1 bond.

Completed 2 Proof of Life documents for citizens.

City Clerk

Communications & Marketing Arbor Day and the Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge were a great success! Our staff provided live social media, photography, video

and assisted with the ceremony for the Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge for fitness. Fifty-nine people completed the Mayor’s

challenge for fitness – stepping up to exercise more than 14,000 miles of exercise. They were awarded medals during the

Arbor Day celebration. Read the news release below.

The Division is working on two big initiatives right now – development of the new Palm Coast Connect citizen engagement

portal this summer and the annual Strategic Action Planning review for budget prep. Projects for the portal’s development

include creating articles of information about City services and programs, design work, photography and the marketing

plan. About 30 new articles were created this week answering more than 50 common questions.

We welcomed intern Daniel Calderon, a Palm Coast student who attends the University of Florida! In his first week, he

worked on articles for Palm Coast Connect, proofed a grant application and started on his first news release. He started the

design process to update the Virtual Citizen’s Academy.

The team kicked off the Citizen’s Academy and staffed the Council meeting, taking photos and videotaping the meeting and

airing it live via YouTube. We provided assistance for the Garden Club’s Arbor Day tree dedication. Several additions were

made to the Branding Center, a resource for employees who need logos, letterhead and PPT templates.

A new blog post about our Adopt-a-Trail program was added to the Rooted in Nature webpage:

www.palmcoastgov.com/discover. The blog posts highlights the importance of adopting a trail and highlights a few we have

in the City.

The social media post of the week was a video posted to Facebook featuring the Adopt-a-Trail program. The post reached

more than 6,300 people, received 65 reactions, 2 comments, and 24 shares. This is one of several being posted in the month

of May.

Social media posts were also created for the Find Your Florida 2019 Photo Contest and the concurrent Instagram photo

contest.

News releases announced the upcoming start of new construction at Holland Park, plans for boardwalk repairs on the

Graham Swamp trail, a water disinfection announcement, a road closure on Richfield Lane (May 13-15), New instructors at

the Palm Coast Tennis Center, and Pool Safety Day (May 25 event).

Social Media

POST OF THE WEEK

Central Services Division

Purchasing

Status Ref. # Project

Pending RFSQ-CD-19-55 / ITB-CD-19-55 Belle Terre Culvert Replacement

Open RFSQ-CD-19-53 / ITB-CD-19-53 Indian Trails Sports Complex Improvements

Open RFQ-HR-19-52 Temporary Labor Services

Evaluating RFSQ-CD-19-40 / ITB-CD-19-40

New Traffic Signal and Turn Lane at Belle Terre and Market Ave/Eastwood Dr.

Evaluating ITB-UT-19-45 Replacement PEP Pumps - Price Agreement Contract

Evaluating RFSQ-CD-19-47 / ITB-CD-19-47 Belle Terre Bridge Rehabilitation

Evaluating ITB-CD-19-54 Stormwater Utility Site Maintenance

Completed LOI-CD-19-38 Request for Letter of Interest (LOI) for Central Park Master Plan Update and Design Services

Completed RFSQ-CD-19-43 / ITB-CD-19-43 Water Treatment Plant No. 1 (WTP1) Electrical Upgrades

Completed ITB-CD-19-32 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-27-R

Completed ITB-CD-19-33 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-31-R

Completed ITB-CD-19-34 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-33-R

Completed ITB-CD-19-35 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-34-R

Completed ITB-CD-19-36 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-35-R

Completed ITB-CD-19-37 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-36-R

Completed RFQ-UT-19-49 Utility Department Window Replacement

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER

BUSINESS CONSULTING

This Week – 9 Consulting Sessions, 33 Consulting Hours

Total for Month – 17 Consulting Sessions, 64 Consulting Hours

NEW PALM COAST COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES

Adette’s Bistro & Bakery – 160 Cypress Point Pkwy – Restaurant

Salon Dolcella – 160 Cypress Point Pkwy - Salon

NEW PALM COAST HOME BASED BUSINESSES

Borges Tax Solutions – Income Tax Service

Bolotina Co – Rental (other)

ERL Properties LLC – Unclassified Personal Service

Anthony Rodino Jr – Handyman Service

Anthony Rodino Jr – Landscape Service

Ivan Cheban – Handyman Service

The Cleaner Resolution Inc – Janitorial Service

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PUBLIC WORKS

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PARKS & HIKING TRAILS INSPECTIONS # MILES

PARKS & TRAILS SIGN INSPECTIONS

ATHLETIC FIELDS PAINTED

INSPECT PKS & ATHLETIC FIELD IRRIGATION ZONES

PARKWAY MEDIAN MAINTENANCE

INSPECT MEDIAN IRRIGATION ZONES

Parks & Medians Division

FIRE FLEET TRANSPORT

CITYWIDE FACILITY REQUESTS

ROAD CALLS

VEHICLES - REPAIR

VEHICLES - INSPECTIONS

VEHICLES - PM'S

SMALL EQUIP-PM'S

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - RD CALLS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - REPAIRS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - PM'S

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Facility & Fleet Service

City Fleet Fire

Tightening zipline

Holland Park

Preparing spray rig for pesticide application on medians Irrigation repairs

Central Park

Removing view obstructions

Waterfront Park

Assembling butterfly tent – Central Park

Welding repairs on Fire Apparatus

Installing safety plates over conduit

Fuel Depot

Aquatic weed control training

Coral Springs

Erosion control- F section

Hazard tree removal

Prichard Drive

Fire mitigation- Prichard Drive

FPL path

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Streets Division

Curb & gutter swept # of miles Edge of roadway repair

Screen & recycle dirt for City projects - Cubic yards Pot holes repaired

Traffic signal work Traffic control for special events

Repair signs After hours call

Special Projects

Pothole repair – East Hampton Dr

Spreading recycled mulch in parking lot – Palm Harbor Golf Course

Neighborhood watch sign

installation

Planting dedication tree – Holland Park

MOT for working crews

Belle Terre Pkwy

“Adopt A Median” sign

installation

4500 N US Hwy 1 (Alamo Storage) Two 90 x 40 storage unit buildings Sun State Custom Builders $200,000

100 Sawmill Trace (Sawmill Creek Subdivision) Pavilion and Restrooms for swimming pool Waterford Green Communities $221,000

100 Sawmill Trace Swimming Pool Crown Pool Cleaning Inc. $225,000

160 Cypress Point Parkway C111-117 Interior Renovations - Cue Note Billiard Room East Coast Building Corp. $200,000

5860 State Hwy 100 E Unit #1 Interior Renovations - PT Solutions Specialized Construction Services $175,000

1385 Rymfire Drive (Ralph Carter Park) Pickleball courts and fencing BBI Construction $346,100

515 Palm Coast Parkway SW # 1 Interior Renovations - Villari's Martial Arts Center Dacom Home Accents $21,500

5006 Palm Coast Parkway NW Pine Lakes Animal Hospital AM Weigel Construction $2,100,000

160 Cypress Point Parkway D101 Interior Renovations - Adettes Bistro & Bakery Phillips Coastal Construction $1,950

4996 Palm Coast Parkway NW Unit 7 Star Massage (massage clinic)

15 Hargrove Lane Unit 6I A1 Frame and Body (auto repair)

4865 Palm Coast Parkway NW Unit 1 Sara J Riley LMHC PA (mental health therapy)

160 Cypress Point Parkway D101 Interior Renovation - Adettes Bistro & Bakery

$188,497,105

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Sara Riley

Robert Carlos Dian Mendes

Yeongherng Chang

Construction value improvements  from October 1, 2018 to date

Residential Single Family / Duplex Residences

Certificate of Occupancy Issued

Occupancy Permits Issued

Commercial Permits Applied

Commercial Permits Issued

Phillips Coastal Construction

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Stephen Flanagan, Director

Arbor Day Butterfly Tent

Arbor Day 2019 by the Numbers

Saturday, May 4th, the 14th Annual Arbor Day

Celebration was held. Thousands of Palm Coast

residents came out to celebrate their love of

trees and experience all the free family fun

activities. The City gave away 400 native

hardwood trees, recycled 6,000 pounds of

paper the equivalent of 3 tons, released over

400 native butterflies, and last, but not least,

collected 1,227 pounds of food, that will provide

1,472 meals to 35 Flagler County families of 4,

for 2 weeks. All in all, the event was a great

success. Staff looks forward to planning next

year's celebration

Texas Roadhouse Development Order

Issued

On May 2nd a Technical Site Plan Tier 1 was

approved for a Texas Roadhouse

restaurant. This restaurant is proposed for a

total of $7,163 sf of area located on 1298 Palm

Coast Parkway SW within the

WynnDixie/Bealls Shopping center. The

projected date for the construction to start is

8/5/2019.

Spotlight Projects

Texas Road House Restaurant

Elevation Plan

FIRE– Jerry Forte, Fire Chief

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Basic First Aid & CPR: June 29th 9 openings August 10th 12 openings Healthcare Provider: July 27th 7 openings

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Flagler Palm Coast High School students and Volunteer Firefighter Intern applicants have a total of 14 “Ride-Along” hours this week.

The Fire Department had a very busy week at Fire Station 25. The BAM Team cooked breakfast 3 days in a row, for city employees at Station 25. Our department Paramedics recertified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support & our new Fire Engine is making progress with an early summer delivery date.

The Palm Coast Fire Department launched its official Facebook Page. You can visit the page at www.facebook.com/palmcoastfire for more photos and updates on the department’s activities.

Tip of the Month:

Water Safety – The number one safety

tip is to supervise your kids around any

kind of water – from the beach to the

bathtub. Always be within arm's length

whenever infants or young children are

in or around water.

PSA – "Please, Do Something -

Water Safety Awareness PSA

http://bit.ly/PleaseDoSomething

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

GUIDANCE

Captain Garnes landing Trauma One at Old Kings Commons Shopping Plaza on Old Kings Road

Chaplain Chris Cottle & Sheriff Rick Staly

National Day of Prayer May 2, 2019 was the National Day of

Prayer. Chaplain Chris Cottle was invited

by Sheriff Rick Staly to offer a prayer at the

Flagler County Sheriff's Office Prayer

Breakfast.

New Fire Engine in progress

Our new E-ONE Fire Trucks looks great!

The design team members visited the E-

One Fire Engine Factory in Ocala, Florida.

They were checking out the specs on our

new Engine. The estimated delivery of

early this summer.

The design team started on this engine in

the Fall of 2017. Design team members

include:

Battalion Chief Kyle Berryhill Captain Randy Holmes Lieutenant Rich Cline

Lieutenant David Faust Lieutenant Brian Mugford

Special thanks: Ret. Battalion Chief Ron Petrillo for his advisement & guidance

Paramedic Training

This week our department’s Paramedics

recertified in the American Heart

Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life

Support (ACLS). This advanced course

highlights the importance of high-

performance team dynamics and

communication, systems of care,

recognition and intervention of

cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-

cardiac arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke,

and acute coronary syndromes (ACS).

HIGHLIGHTS

Our New Engine at the E-One Factory

DE Tom Bull instructs department Paramedics on Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Parks & Recreation – Alex Boyer, Director

Our staff participated in Arbor Day on Saturday, May 4. Youth staff led the kids’ activities and our Recreation

Supervisor-Youth portrayed one of the recycling dinosaurs, even participating in an exciting light saber battle.

Our Recreation Supervisor-Marketing helped lead the Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge recognition/awards ceremony.

The challengers that attended the ceremony participated in a four-square game. Questions included how many

miles they completed and what activity they did most to gain their miles, as well as Arbor Day related questions.

See picture below for the custom Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge medal that participants received.

Parks & Recreation had two proclamations this week: Kids to Parks Day and Water Safety Month. Kids to

Parks Day encourages kids and their families to get out into their local parks. National Water Safety Month

encourages water safety and ongoing public education on safer water practices. For some of our water safety

tips, in conjunction with the Palm Coast Fire Department, follow us to the fun at

www.facebook.com/palmcoastrec.

Summer 2019 Activity Guide

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/recreation

Online Registration & Activities List http://www.parksandrec.fun

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Daily Activity Attendance (May 2-8)

Adult/Senior Weekly Senior Social Activities Line Dancing West Coast Swing Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program A Day at the Movies Coffee Series Critic’s Choice Dinner Club Health & Wellness Yoga for All & Gentle Yoga Better Balance through Tai Chi Indoor Rowing REFIT® Revolution Family Fitness Zumba Gold® Family Kickball Stroller Buddies Aquatics Palm Coast Masters Swim Aqua Zumba® Water Aerobics Fitness on the Water Kid’s Kayaking Class Swim Lessons STEM Athletics Open Pickleball Adult Open Gym Volleyball & Basketball Tennis - Adults Beginners, Cardio, Morning Blast, Doubles Skills, & Round Robins Annual Ladies Day Tennis Tennis - Youth Tennis Tots Rallies (Rookie, Red, Orange, & Green) Junior Development Toddler/Youth/Teen Munchkin Soccer Musical Munchkins Creepy Crawlies Series Teen Mountain Biking Palm Coast Master Builders Cooking is Fun for Teens! Cooking Matters for Chefs and Kids Imagination Builders Teddy Bear Picnic Special Events Arbor Day

Activities Offered this Week

COMING UP

May 17 – Parents’ Night Out/The Chill Zone May 21 – Food Truck Tuesday May 27 – Memorial Day June 3 - Summer Camps start June 14 – Movies in the Park June 18 – Food Truck Tuesday June 21 – Dive-in Movies

Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge medals

Proclamation

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On May 8th, all three water facilities converted from chloramines to a free chlorine “burnout”. The duration of the free chlorine conversion will be 21 days.

The average water demand for the week was 8.107 million gallons per day.

The average wastewater flow for the week was 6.109 million gallons per day.

The unidirectional flushing operation will continue on May 13th and crews will be working in Section 10 which includes Farmsworth Drive and surrounding streets. The next section to be flushed will be Section 11 which includes areas surrounding the Braddock Lane, Bradmore Lane, and Bracken Lane.

Water Distribution crews installed 16 new water meters, 2 irrigation meters and 1 reuse meter.

There are 230 new meter installations pending with 59 lots cleared and an average installation time of 3 weeks.

Wastewater Operations installed 18 new PEP tanks.

There are 25 new PEP tanks pending. Currently all new tanks are being installed within 10 days of site ready.

There were 37 calls after hours.

Water Distribution crews completed 22 meter pit adjustments/replacements, repaired 2 service lines, 2 manifolds and tested and repaired 177 backflow preventers.

Wastewater crews replaced 22 PEP pumps, 3 ball valves and boxes, 32 floats and 3 cleanout caps, repaired 1 gravity main and 1 service lateral. Crews also installed 3 risers, 10 PEP pump assemblies and 10 PEP electric assemblies. Inspected via CCTV 2,622 feet of gravity sewer and 17 manholes.

Wastewater Operations staff completed smoke testing 29,137’ of gravity sewer in Palm Coast Plantation.

Miller Pipeline continues installation of EX liner in gravity sewer pipe. To date, 7,482 feet of liner has been installed.

PBM Constructors completed rehabilitation and inspection of clarifier #6 located at Wastewater Treatment Plant #1, the clarifier is back in operational status.

Utility – Richard Adams, Director

The average wastewater flow was

6.109 million gallons per day

The average water demand for the week was

8.107 million gallons per day.

On May 6th, staff from

Wastewater Operations

repaired a gravity sewer

main that collapsed,

located on Pepperdine

Drive. A sewer lateral was

also damaged which had

to be repaired as well.

Before the repair process,

a portion of the road was

excavated on May 2nd to

install the wellpoint

dewatering system. The

damaged clay sewer main

was replaced with PVC

pipe. The road was

barricaded off to prevent

traffic flow in the area and

was scheduled to be paved

and opened to traffic on

May 10th.

HIGHLIGHTS WASTEWATER OPERATIONS

STORMWATER & ENGINEERING – Carl Cote, Director

Ditch Dredging -

East Diamond Drive

Ditch Maintenance -Luther Drive

Swale Maintenance -Wheeldon Lane

On May 9th a misting station was

installed adjacent to the

basketball court at the

Community Center located at 305

Palm Coast Pkwy NE.

The mister has a manual

pushbutton and 2 fine mist spray

heads which release a timed spray

mist to help keep active visitors

cooler during the hot summer

months. It is one of a few feature

upgrades scheduled for the

Community Center for this year.

Other features to look forward to

will be a shade canopy over the

basketball bleachers and

professional full size backboards

at the basketball court.

Spotlight Projects

Community Center Mister Station

Fun Fact: How does a Misting Station work?

All misters work with evaporative cooling - the

natural cooling effect that happens when water

evaporates in warm air.

PHOTO: Palm Coast Council Member Eddie Branquinho awards a Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge medal to Palm Coast resident Lauren Mazzella as others who completed the Challenge watch.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 May 6, 2019

Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge completers log more than 14,000 miles of exercise Palm Coast – Fifty-nine people completed the City of Palm Coast’s spring 2019 Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge for Fitness – stepping up to move a combined 14,144 miles of exercise! Those who successfully completed the Challenge were recognized and received their 90/90 medals Saturday during the Arbor Day celebration. The Mayor’s Challenge was to exercise at least a mile of day for 90 straight days, and more than half of this spring’s 116 participants logged the required mileage. Participants were allowed to pick any style of exercise – walking, bicycling, swimming, running, tennis or whatever sport they like. “Congratulations to everyone who used this as an opportunity to find new ways to improve their fitness and make exercise a daily commitment. Those small steps, taken day after day, add up to an active lifestyle,” said Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland. “We heard many stories about how the Challenge inspired people to improve their health. This is the beginning of a fitness journey for a lifetime!” At age 99, Palm Coast resident Albert Brogan met the Challenge, committing to exercise every single day and coming across the finish line with 98 miles! One young woman, Lauren Mazzella, completed her second straight Mayor’s Challenge, this time logging the most miles at 1,980! Husband and wife Richard and Robin Lacey said the Challenge inspired them to get back on their bicycles, for a combined 575 miles. During the medal ceremony, Palm Coast Council Member Eddie Branquinho shared the story of resident Szuzi Horvath. A dance instructor in the adult community education program who used to ride her bicycle every day, Horvath has always been active. But 10 months ago she fractured her hip and had to have surgery. She was in rehab after the operation and couldn’t drive for six months. She is still using a wheelchair and a walker as she recovers. Back in January she read about the Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge and said that got her going again! She goes to the gym every single day and rides four miles on the bicycle machine. She walks, pushing her wheelchair or walker. And she participates in the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program at the Palm Coast Community Center twice a week. She built up her daily miles over the 90 days of the Challenge and now averages 10 miles per day. Altogether, she logged 555 miles this spring!

“One mile per day for 90 days is just the beginning of our health journey in Palm Coast,” Branquinho told the Arbor Day crowd. “The number of miles achieved by each Challenge completer varies – and that’s OK. Each of us made progress and took a big step toward a healthier lifestyle, and that’s what counts.” Those who completed the Challenge this spring are: Taelyn Babcock, Lindsay Babcock, Bryan Babcock, Susan Baird, Jennifer Baker, Kasandra Baker, Celeste Baker, Kevin Baker, Deb Blair, Albert Brogan, Shelley Brooks, Marcia Bugos, Amy Burdan, Loretta Consolla, Craig Crowson, John Dick, Jen Duckworth, Don Dunn, Ron Florkowski, Kathie Gargiulo, Mary Goss-Crowson, Linda Grimes, Kathy Hernandez, Szuzi Horvath, Terri Jalbert, Mary Kronenberg, Robin Lacey, Richard Lacey, Ronee Lemanski, Taylor Lochert, Tara Lynn, Margaret Marion, Lauren Mazzella, Robert McCann, Linda McCann, Linda Miller, Stephen Mitchell, Patsy Moden, Vanessa Mundrean, Dolores Musko, Wynn Newingham, Chelsea Roussel, Kate Settle, Marie Severin, Linda Sordoni, Lorenzo Sordoni, Emil Strunk, Elaine Studnicki, Candice Tarallo, Cheryl Tarallo, Sabrina Tarallo, James Tisony, Mary Tremblay, Conrad Troha, Jessie Weis, Darlene Weis, Lina Williams, Kim Wilsey and Tim Wilsey. Stay tuned for the next Palm Coast Mayor’s Challenge for Fitness. In the meantime, anyone looking for great fitness programs can see the latest offerings from Palm Coast Parks & Recreation at www.parksandrec.fun.

For more information, contact Communications & Marketing Manager Cindi Lane at clane@palmcoastgov.com and 386-986-3708.

PHOTO: Holland Park entrance sign. ALSO AVAILABLE: rendering of Phase 2 plans and photos of some areas of the park that will undergo renovation. Let me know if you’d like them.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 May 9, 2019

Construction to start on splash park, lighting, shade, bocce court at Holland Park Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast will soon begin construction on additions and renovations at James F. Holland Memorial Park – to include a new splash and play zone, LED lighting, improved bocce ball courts, more shade coverings and more! Palm Coast’s largest and oldest park, located at 18 Florida Park Drive, underwent a major renovation in 2017; this will be the second phase of that project. “Holland Park is one of our most popular parks, and we’ve heard from so many residents how much they’re looking forward to the new splash park for their kids and grandchildren to enjoy,” said Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland, daughter of the park’s namesake. “This second phase of improvements will complete our vision to make Holland Park a fun amenity for our residents and a regional destination attracting newcomers to Palm Coast.” Holland Park will remain open during the new construction. The contractor plans to complete the project section-by-section to minimize inconvenience to park-goers. Within the next few days, in preparation for the start of construction in June, an area in the southwest section of the park will be fenced off for the contractor’s storage, office space and contractor parking. The looping roadway through the park will be closed in that area throughout the 14-month project, though parking for those using the park will not be affected. The centerpiece of the additions is a splash and play zone to be added to the existing sugar mill-themed playground. The splash park design will reflect the river, ocean, lakes and swampy areas – with water fountains and sprayers shaped like frogs, turtles, octopus, whales, manta rays, starfish, sand dollars, lily pads and cattails. Spray loops will be installed all the way down one pathway, and kids will be able to spray their friends with water cannons. The new splash park is being designed by Vortex Aquatic Structures, designer of many large water parks. About 20 new pieces are also being added to the “dry” part of the playground, including equipment for toddlers and children with disabilities. Little ones will be able to climb a treehouse, explore a steam engine and carriage, and operate a playdozer. The playground is designed so children can develop their motor skills, learn through play and take on new challenges in a safe environment.

During playground construction, safety fencing will be used to protect children and their parents. One entrance to the playground will be closed at times to allow for construction access and improvements. Other features of Phase 2 project include:

Addition of covered pavilions at the playground, small dog park, horseshoe, and shuffleboard to provide more shade.

Complete reconstruction of the bocce ball court with shade canopy covering, deck with seating, lighting, and hydro-irrigation system for the clay court.

Update to the restrooms at Pavilion 3.

Construction of a new maintenance building, to be added at the back of the property.

New LED lighting, including at the tennis courts. BBI Construction Management has been selected as the construction manager for Holland Park Phase 2. S&ME Inc. in Orlando was the architectural design firm for the first phase of the playground and also is designing the playground plans for Phase 2. Joseph Pozzuoli Architect (JPA) in Flagler Beach designed the other buildings, and the electrical engineer for the project is ERS Engineering in Jacksonville. For more information, contact Cindi Lane, Palm Coast communications & marketing manager, at 386-986-3708 or clane@palmcoastgov.com.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Brittany McDermott, Recreation Supervisor-Marketing 386-986-2321 May 9, 2019

Boardwalk repairs on Graham Swamp trail to be made on Saturday mornings Palm Coast – The Palm Coast Public Works Department will be making repairs to the boardwalk on the Graham Swamp trail from 6 a.m. to noon on Saturdays starting May 18. The work will be done only on Saturday mornings until completed; portions of the trail will be closed to the public while work is underway. Signs will be placed at each entrance of the trail alerting the public to the maintenance being performed. Once work concludes at noon each Saturday, the entire trail will be re-opened for public use. This maintenance project will start on the Colbert Lane side of the trail and will progress to the Old Kings Road entrance about 1/2 mile south of the intersection of Oak Trails Boulevard and Old Kings Road. For more information, call Brittany McDermott, Recreation Supervisor-Marketing, at 386-986-2321 or bmcdermott@palmcoastgov.com.

May 6, 2019 Palm Coast announces temporary modification of disinfection treatment procedures Palm Coast – In order to maintain the reliability of the water distribution system serving Palm Coast Utility customers, the City of Palm Coast Utility Department will temporarily change the disinfection process for its potable (drinking water) water supply. This also affects Flagler County Utilities customers who are being served by Palm Coast Utility Department – in Marineland, Painters Hill and Beverly Beach. From May 8 to 28, the City will disinfect the water with free chlorine rather than combined chlorine/ammonia (chloramines). During this period, customers may experience a slight increase in the taste and odor of chlorine. The periodic and temporary conversion from chloramines, which are a longer-lasting disinfectant, to free chlorine, which is a stronger disinfectant, helps to ensure the quality of the drinking water in the distribution system. The maintenance program, which is a normal procedure for water systems, is supported by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and will include daily testing to monitor water quality and measure the effectiveness of the program. After this process is completed, Palm Coast Utility will revert to disinfection by the chloramines method. Customers on dialysis who use a proportioning machine to prepare dialysate are advised to contact their physician to obtain the appropriate steps to accommodate the change in water disinfection. Customers who have fish tanks or aquatic species are advised to contact a professional aquarist to avoid any problems associated with chlorine. For more information, please contact Palm Coast Customer Service at 386-986-2360.

May 9, 2019 Road closure: southeast end of Richfield Lane near intersection of Richmond Drive Palm Coast – The southeast end of Richfield Lane near the intersection of Richmond Drive will be closed Monday through Wednesday, May 13-15, for a City of Palm Coast utility project with Cline Construction. Residents will be able to access their homes from the other end of Richfield. The City of Palm Coast appreciates the patience and cooperation of the public during this important utility project. For more information, call Customer Service at 386-986-2360.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Brittany McDermott, Recreation Supervisor-Marketing Office: 386-986-2321 May 7, 2019

New instructors and other updates at the Palm Coast Tennis Center Palm Coast – Two new instructors are joining the team at the Palm Coast Tennis Center, the City of Palm Coast’s municipal tennis center: Jim Smiechewicz and Dennis De Rome. These new tennis instructors will teach lessons and clinics for both youth and adults. Plans are already underway for new clinics. Jim Smiechewicz comes with more than 30 years of experience as both a player and an instructor. Most recently, Smiechewicz worked at the Florida Tennis Center where he primarily focused on youth lessons. He will be representing Flagler County and the state of Florida in the upcoming 2019 National Senior Games taking place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this summer. Dennis De Rome, who is originally from Australia, has 30 years of experience as a pro. De Rome joins the Palm Coast Tennis Center staff after being a tennis pro in Ormond Beach. He brings 14 years of experience as the director of tennis at various clubs throughout the state of Florida. De Rome will have a huge impact on both youth and adult programs at the Palm Coast Tennis Center. “We are very excited to welcome aboard these two highly skilled tennis pros and look forward to the new energy they will bring to the Palm Coast Tennis Center,” said Palm Coast Parks & Recreation Director Alex Boyer. In other news, some highly anticipated improvements are being made at the Palm Coast Tennis Center. A fence repair and maintenance project is currently underway and the next big improvement is court resurfacing. The resurfacing project will start on Monday, June 3 and could take up to three weeks to complete. Fortunately, the courts will only have be shut down the weekend of June 7-9. The facility will remain open through the rest of the renovation with limited courts available for play. The court resurfacing is part of regular maintenance and will bring in all new clay material. The courts will be regraded and players should feel an improvement in playability. Not only is this renovation a huge benefit to pass holders, clinics, and league play, but it is also an important service to international tournaments held at the facility, such as the Palm Coast Men’s 25K: A USTA M25 Event. Please pardon the dust at the Palm Coast Tennis Center while these improvements are being made and come meet the new instructors once it is completed. Regular updates will be posted at www.palmcoasttenniscenter.com and www.facebook.com/palmcoasttenniscenter. For a list of clinics and other tennis activities offered by the Palm Coast Tennis Center, please visit www.parksandrec.fun/tennis.

For more information, call Brittany McDermott, Recreation Supervisor-Marketing, at 386-986-2321 or bmcdermott@palmcoastgov.com. To reach the Palm Coast Tennis Center, call 386-986-2550 or visit the complex at 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy.

Photo: Fire Department personnel and City staff demonstrate a water rescue at Pool Safety Day during spring of 2017.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Kimberly Norman, Public Relations Associate 386-986-3717 May 9, 2019 Pool Safety Day offered to children, adults on Saturday, May 25, Memorial Day weekend Palm Coast – Florida is one of two states that lead the nation with at least 21 fatal child drownings last summer, according to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission and USA Swimming Foundation. About ten people die every day from unintentional drowning and of these, two will be children age 14 or younger, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These statistics are why it is important to recognize water danger to keep everyone safe while enjoying the beaches, parks, pools and anywhere that a body of water is present. Ahead of Flagler County’s last day of school on May 30, Palm Coast Parks & Recreation is hosting its annual Pool Safety Day on Saturday, May 25 from 1-4 p.m. It’s an event designed to teach the importance and seriousness of safety, but while having fun and participating in activities that children will remember. Pool Safety Day will be held at the Palm Coast Aquatics Center, 339 Parkview Drive, and is open to all ages. This also happens to be taking place at the start of Memorial Day weekend, a time when many enjoy being out in the sun and splashing in the water as summer approaches. “Here at the Palm Coast Aquatics Center, safety is our number one priority,” said James Hirst, Aquatics Supervisor of Parks & Recreation. “We find fun, interactive ways to get our safety messages across while ensuring the whole family is having an enjoyable time.” At the event, certified pool staff will lead activities to teach safety in and around the pool. Activities will include pool games such as the key log roller and kayak races, mini learn-to-swim classes and water safety information. Participants will also watch life safety staff demonstrate water rescues. The fee is $1 for seniors and youth age 17 and under. It is $2 for adults. Below is the event timeline.

Event Timeline 1pm-Start 1:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Swim Lessons - First 20 Children 1:45 p.m.-2 p.m. Beach Safety 2 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Log Rolling 2 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Whale Tales Activities

2:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Kayak Races/Lifejacket Safety 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Demonstration of Rescue with Fire Department Parents are cautioned about water safety every year, but drownings still occur. The following are tips from the National Safety Council and the CPSC.

Never leave your child alone; if you have to leave, take your child with you. Find age-appropriate swim lessons for your child (keep in mind lessons do not make

your child "drown-proof"). Lifeguards aren't babysitters; always keep your eyes on your child. Don't let children play around drains and suction fittings. Always have a first aid kit and emergency contacts handy. Get training in CPR. If a child is missing, check the water first. Install a four-sided fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate around all pools and spas. Designate an adult Water Watcher to supervise children at all times around the water. Ensure any pool or spa you use has drain covers that comply with federal safety

standards. If you do not know, ask your pool service provider about safer drain covers.

Is my dog sick? Dogs can be in tremendous pain and we may never know it just by looking at them. Pet owners need to be observant and recognize the signs and symptoms of a sick pet. Dogs can’t tell us how they feel but they usually give some signs that something is not right. These signs are usually displayed in behavioral changes. Pet owners may be able to pick up subtle changes in behavior and personality that can be signs of early stages of illness, sickness, or disease. So, what should a pet owner be looking for? The first sign is the change in personality. Your normally friendly dog may start to growl, nip or snap when touched in a certain spot. A social dog may start to withdraw or cower. Each dog reacts differently to pain. Some may go the total opposite direction and become overly needy or clingy. Many pet owners mistake this sign as the dog becoming “bad” and call in a trainer instead of bringing the dog to the veterinarian. Dogs don’t just change their behavior, there is something that triggers it. You may notice that your pet is losing weight and you have not changed their diet or feeding routine. This unexplained weight loss could mean that there is a problem with your dog. Weight loss can be normal if you have changed diets or are exercising your pet more. Your dog can lose weight if they have been in stressful situations, such as being boarded, the introduction of a new family member or a change in lifestyle. Unexplained weight gain can also be a sign of sickness. If your pet is putting on weight and their routines have not changed, there may be an underlying issue. If it appears like your pet has a bloated belly, seek veterinary attention immediately. Along with losing weight, you may notice that your pet is not interested in the food that they are used to eating or in their favorite treats. Some pets don’t always eat consistently but you know what is normal for your pet. If you are unsure, always try their favorite food or treats because most pets won’t turn up their nose at those if they are not feeling sick. Observe the amount of water that your pet is drinking. Excessive drinking could mean diabetes, hormone issues, fever or kidney issues. There could be other physical signs of illness. Respiratory symptoms are the most common. Respiratory issues are coughing, wheezing and nasal discharge. These could be early stages of a simple cold or as serious as canine flu. Pet owners should look for redness of the eyes, runny discharge from the nose, or color change to the gums or tongue in the mouth. Listening for any strange noises coming from the throat is advised. If you notice that your dog’s tongue or gums are turning a bluish tint, seek medical care immediately. The Flagler Humane Society (FHS) has extended their wellness clinic hours to include more appointments for those pets with non-emergent issues. The low cost exam fee includes a consultation with the veterinarian. Wellness appointments can be made by calling FHS customer service. If you are just in need of vaccinations, FHS holds a low cost vaccination clinic every Saturday from 1pm – 3pm. There are no appointments necessary as it is held on a first come first serve basis. For more information on the clinics, call FHS at (386) 445-1814. Don’t forget to follow FHS on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and tag them in any of your animal adventures.

Animals ready for homes

Adoption specialist: Savannah Pressley & Samantha Deeley adopt@flaglerhumanesociety.org Outreach Manager: Amy W. Carotenuto, Executive Director acarotenuto@flaglerhumanesociety.org

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MOUNDS Both Guinea Pigs are under a year old and friendly.

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