City Manager’s 11/3/2017

WEEK-IN-REVIEW

We’re excited to announce the opening of

the City’s newest path, the Forest

Branch Trail located in the F-Section

of Palm Coast. The Forest Branch Trail

measures at 2 miles long with several

access points. Minor finishing touches

are being completed but residents can

now access the path at Old Kings Road.

Our Newest Trail is Open

Completed Multi-Purpose Path

~Forest Branch Trail~

This week the City of Palm Coast shared in

celebrating Founders Day with the Palm Coast

Historical Society. Over 50 residents attended

the event, with a personal historical

presentation by City Historian Art Dycke, a

musical overture by the Palm Coast Community

Band, and a welcome by society President Bill

Venne and former Palm Coast Mayor Jon

Netts. Watch the historical presentation here

https://youtu.be/Rpa5HVNZXmY.

Storm debris cleanup continues with nearly

80% of the City complete. The City thanks our

residents for their patience during this very

time-consuming process. For more information

and to view a map of locations picked up (or

partially picked up), please visit the City’s

website here

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/newsroom/201

7/9/21/3819/city-of-palm-coast-asks-

residents-to-separate-hurricane-debris-into-3-

piles.

The City’s 4th annual employee pumpkin

carving contest concluded this week. Citizen’s

visiting City Hall voted on 10 ambitious entries

provided by City staff. The BAM Team (Boost

All Moral) issued a first place award to this

year’s winner, Kendra Iannotti in

Administration!

Highlights

Employee Pumpkin Carving

Contest

Storm Debris Pickup

Founder’s Day

Presented by the Palm Coast Historical Society

This year the City’s annual Hall of Terror

hosted a record 2,500 visitors in just 2 days. By

all accounts the event was a screaming success

with visitors appropriately scared and looking

forward to next year’s terrifying event!

Discover Palm Coast Radio Show Podcast focus

this week is on Small Business Saturday with

guests BAC (Business Assistance Center)

Director Ray Peter and Administrative Services

& Economic Development Director Beau

Falgout. To listen to this week’s podcast, visit

the city’s website here

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/podcast.

Highlights

2017 Hall of Terror

Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup {RE-SCHEDULED}

Saturday, November 4, 8am Holland Park

City Offices will be closed, Friday, November 10

In Honor of Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day Memorial ~ Honoring America’s Heroes Saturday, November 11, 8am

Heroes Memorial Park

Tuesday, November 21, 2017, 5pm Central Park at Town Center

Thursday, November 23, 2017, 7:45am Daytona Beach State College

Next Week:

Tuesday, November 7, City Council Business Mtg, 6pm, City Hall – Community Wing, 160 Lake Avenue

Wednesday, November 8, Volunteer Firefighters’ Pension Board Mtg, 8:30am, City Hall – Community

Wing, 160 Lake Avenue

Wednesday, November 8, Leisure Services Advisory Committee Mtg, 6:30pm, City Hall – Community

Wing, 160 Lake Avenue

Administrative Services & Economic Development Department Update

BAC Update

Public Works Department Update

Community Development Department Update

Information Technology Department Update

Fire Department Update

Parks & Recreation Department Update

Utility Department Update

Humane Society, Pet of the Week

Announcements

Attachments

Watering restrictions change Sunday, with the clocks

Veterans Day city offices closing/garbage collection unchanged

Car Seat Safety Checks (Nov. 15 event)

Annual Floodplain Report now available

Fall Fun Camp is Nov. 20-22

Veterans Day ceremony (Nov. 11 event).

Road Closure at Seville Orange Path

News Releases

ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-Beau Falgout, Director

Processed six public records requests.

Processed four litigation documents.

Prepared and processed twelve documents for recording.

Prepared three proclamations.

Prepared and posted one agenda and four sets of approved meeting minutes to Web.

Processed one bond.

Completed one Proof of Life documents for citizen.

Drafted Meeting calendar for 2018.

City Clerk

Communications & Marketing Staffing Founder’s Day at Holland Park was a highlight for the Division this week! The Historical Society program focused on the ITT Years of 1968 to 1985. Video Production Coordinator Tom Hanson worked with City Historian Art Dycke to create a video from a PowerPoint featuring photos of Palm Coast over the years. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Rpa5HVNZXmY Digital Communications Coordinator Jason Giraulo also posted live social media posts from the Oct. 29 event, including the City’s first-ever Instagram “story.” Both Tom and Jason provided setup assistance and A/V support for Founder’s Day. The Division also staffed Hall of Terror at Fire Station 21, posting to Facebook both days, and prepared to shoot video and photos for this weekend’s Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup. Communications & Marketing Manager Cindi Lane staffed the Council Workshop, responded to media requests and coordinated advertising. News releases sent were: Watering restrictions change Sunday, with the clocks; Veterans Day city offices closing/garbage collection unchanged; Car Seat Safety Checks (Nov. 15 event); Annual Floodplain Report now available; Fall Fun Camp is Nov. 20-22; and Veterans Day ceremony (Nov. 11 event). We also announced a road closure on Seville Orange Path for Nov. 7. Graphic design is under way for the Birds of a Feather Fest, including a new flier and advertisements. Jason also finalized design for the marketing booklet for the City’s Project Manager position and attended FEMA Joint Information Center training. He and PR Intern Hannah Hussmann coordinated social media including posting to Facebook/Twitter/Instagram. News and information was updated on PCTV’s on-screen ticker tape service. The hurricane debris cleanup website was updated daily. The Brand Plus Team, which includes all three Division staff plus Hannah, met this week to discuss the upcoming Rooted in Nature lecture featuring world-renowned wildlife photographer Moose Peterson. The team also viewed a webinar about “10 Second Storytelling.”

Social Media

POST OF THE WEEK

Central Services Division

Purchasing

Status Ref. # Project

Pending ITB-UT-18-15 Concrete Driveway Replacement

Open RFSQ-CD-CME-18-12 Architectural Services

Open ITB-UT-18-11 Installation Of New And Replacement Of Existing PEP Tanks

Open ITB-CD-CME-18-06 Intersection Improvements Construction Project

Open RFQ-UT-18-16 Re-Bid Valve Hand Exerciser

Open LOI-CD-CME-18-13 Stormwater And Environmental Engineering Services

Evaluating RFP-IT-18-05 Municipal Broadband Network Business Plan

Evaluating ITB-PW-PFM-18-01 Landscape Chemicals And Fertilizer

Evaluating ITB-PW-SD-17-64 Rebid - Culvert Pipes

Evaluating ITB-UT-17-65 Re-Bid Lime Sludge Hauling & Disposal For WTP 2

Evaluating LOI-CD-CME-18-03 New Signal At Belle Terre Pkwy At Market Avenue/Eastwood Drive

Completed ITB-PW-SD-17-58 Roadway Striping Maintenance

Contracts Processed:

S.E. Cline Construction, Inc., Master Price Agreement for Bulk Sand, RFQ-PW, PFM-18-07

Big Country Tree Service, LLC, Master Services Agreement for Emergency Storm Debris Collection and

Disposal Services

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER

BUSINESS CONSULTING

This Week – 8 Consulting Sessions, 18 Consulting Hours

Total for Month – 8 Consulting Sessions, 18 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

TNT General Services – Handyman Service Super Home Services LLC – Handyman Service Richard Gannett – Handyman Service Paradise Cleaning & Home Improvement – Handyman Service A Licensed & Insured Company – Retail Sales The Mulch Man – Landscaping Service Viva Path LLC – Vending Machine Operator

45 1,170 3 28,425 4 1

CULVERT PIPE

CLEANING # PIPE

CULVERT PIPE

CLEANING LINEAR

FEET

WASHOUTS REPAIRED

DITCHES MAINT LINEAR

FEET

INSPECT DITCH

DRAINAGE PROBLEMS

REPAIRED OUTFALLS

Stormwater Division

PUBLIC WORKS – Nestor Abreu, Director

Storm debris cleanup

Filbert Lane

7.60

186

8

156

42

231

3

PARK & HIKING TRAILS INSPECTION # MILES

PARKS & TRAIL SIGN INSPECTION

FIELDS PAINTED

INSPECT PKS & ATHLETIC FIELD IRRIGATION ZONES

PARKWAY MEDIAN MAINTENANCE

INSPECT MEDIAN IRRIGATION ZONES

NECESSARY REPAIRS -HOLLAND PK

Parks & Medians Division

Bed maintenance – SR100

Cleaning beds- Belle Terre

Cutting back muhly grass- Belle Terre

Seeding - ITSC

Spraying pond edge

Palm Harbor

Trimming hedges- ITSC Cleaning beds Palm Coast Pkwy

Trimming hedges- ITSC

Ditch cleanup

Florida Park Dr

Signal re-lamping

Hazard tree removal

Prichard Drive

Fire mitigation- Prichard Drive

FPL path

2 25 200

5,280

2 1 3 5

17,000

3 2 7

Site distancetrimming

Curb & gutterswept # of

miles

SidewalkRepair- Linear

FT

Sidewalkinspection for

pedestriansafety-LF

Pot holesrepaired

Citywidetraffic signal

maint. & looptesting

Traffic controlfor special

events

Repair signs street striping- linear feet

After hourscall

Streetresurfacing-

miles

Hazardoustree removal

Streets Division

FIRE FLEET TRANSPORT

CITYWIDE FACILITY REQUESTS

ROAD CALLS

VEHICLES - REPAIR

VEHICLES - INSPECTIONS

VEHICLES - PM'S

SMALL EQUIP - REPAIRS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS-REPAIRS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS-PM'S

3

7

2

2

1

19

1

18

15

15

1

58

8

Facility & Fleet Service City Fleet Fire Fleet

FPL Path work in progress

Fire Mitigation - before & after Pinelynn Drive

Sign repair- Belle Terre

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Protea Senior Living/SablePalms

IHOP at Island Walk Creekside Commercial

Developer Projects Under Construction

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

WastewaterTreatment Plant

1 MechanicalBar Screen

Replacement

CommunityCenter

MatanzasWoods Pump

Station

Indian TrailsSports Complex

- Restroom

Palm Coast ArtsFoundation 2

Restrooms

City Capital Projects Under Construction

5 Boulder Rock Drive A-C

Interior Renovations - Boulder Rock Dental

Group Fox Construction $35,000.00

101 Palm Harbor Parkway B114 Svetlanta Mironyik - Cosmetology

160 Cypress oint Parkway D109 M Power Fitness - Personal Training

145 City Place Bldg 1 Unit 300 Florida Waterfront Marketing

295

13

$23,650,520.00

Commercial Permits Applied

Construction value improvements  from October 1, 2017 to date

Residential Single Family/Duplex Residences

Permitting Activities

Total Permits Issues:

Occupancy Permits Issued

Svetlana Mironyuk

Melissa Mondello

Ken Belshe

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Stephen Flanagan, Director

Tuscan Gardens – A 71.54 acre

parcel located at the southwest

corner of Colbert Lane and Blair

Drive. Project will consist of 3

Buildings, (2) will be used as

Assistant Living Facilities and

(1) will be a Memory Care.

Utility infrastructure

improvements being installed

onsite to service project.

Spotlight Projects

Tuscan Gardens

Meter and backflow assemblies

Tuscan Gardens

Potable Water & Fire line services

.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Steven Viscardi, Director

Applications

Applications Division began exploring Angular 4 as a development platform.

Applications Division continued moving reports over to SQL Server Reporting Services 2017.

Applications Division continued to work on enhanced feature in Employee Self-Service to allow employees to

submit documents via the portal.

Applications Division fixed a bug that caused document retention numbers to be reported inaccurately.

Applications assisted with a number of reports and payroll research for the Kronos system.

Applications Division continued to provide support to Cashiering Module testing for new version rollout in

November.

Applications Division continued to work with Community Development for the rollout of Agenda Manager to

PLDRB meetings.

Applications Division continued to work with Paymentus to switch the City website payment system from

PayPal to Paymentus.

Applications Division continued looking into Angular as a programming platform.

Applications Division release information on Employee Self-Service access via smartphone

Applications Division started research on Munis Fleet Module; coordinating End User and Vendor

Interactions for product exploration.

Applications Division modified the RFP approval process to allow for more approvals.

GIS

GIS worked on the Debris Clean-up Maps for Hurricane Irma.

Operations

Operations Division worked on imaging and setting up new computers in preparation to RSView upgrade.

Operations Division completed numerous service requests.

Operations Division researched, tested and implemented use of Maps Pro Software in lieu of Streets & Trips

on Windows 10 OS field Surface tablets.

Operations Division updated Manage Engine to the latest version.

Operations Division began imaging and setting up the new conference room computers.

Operations Division provided support for the following meetings:

o Lunch N Lecture Meeting

o Flagler County Delegation Meeting

o BAC/SBDC Educational Training

o Charter workshop

o Council Workshop meeting

FIRE– M.C. Beadle, Fire Chief

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Smoke Detector Battery Change: 5 Fire Extinguisher Demo: 1 local business Basic First Aid & CPR: November 18th 1 openings December 16th 14 openings Healthcare Provider: December 15th 4 openings

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Leader The Palm Coast Fire Department held the annual Hall of Terror at Fire Station 21 on October 30 and 31st. The events brings huge crowds and is one of the Fire Department’s proudest traditions. This past Saturday, Instructor FF/Paramedic Juliano taught 11 school bus drivers First Aid/CPR/AED. We trained 24 school bus drivers this school year. A department member is attending a 1-day training offered by FEMA.

Tip of the Month:

Change Your Batteries

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

Xq_fkKwrSw

Download CodeRED to be notified of

emergencies that may impact your

safety:

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/emerg

ency/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

2017 Hall of Terror

The Faces of the Hall of Terror

VFF Intern training at Station 24-C shift

This year our annual Hall of Terror

had 2500 visitors in 2 days. This

year we introduced Steven King

series for the Hall of Terror. It

certainly was extra chilling and

fun!

Station 24, C-shift crew (Lt.

Kozloski, Bouillon and Steward)

did some training with VFF intern

Brunelle. They simulated a

structure fire with a downed

firefighter, in which they had to

work together in certain conditions

to perform rescue.

Palm Coast

Firefighter/Paramedics have

administered flu shots for City

employees and dependents at City

Hall, Utility Department, and Fire

Station 25 since October 25th.

There is a limited supply

remaining. Please call 386-986-

2300 with any questions.

HIGHLIGHTS

Flu Shots at Fire Station 25

Parks & Recreation – Alex Boyer, Director

Game Day Social Participants played various games on Thursday, Oct. 26. Little Kickers Toddlers enjoyed practicing soccer skills on Thursday, Oct. 26 at Holland Park. Night Tours Participants got to explore Holland Park at night on Saturday, Oct. 28 Founder’s Day Parks & Recreation staff assisted with the Historical Society’s Founder’s Day event on Sunday, Oct. 29. Nature/Fitness Walk Participants walked through Long Creek Nature Preserve on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Creepy Crawlies Toddlers learned all about caterpillars on Wednesday, Nov. 1 Recurring Athletic Programs Tennis Programs for adults & kids Open Gym Basketball Open Gym Volleyball Pickleball

Program Highlights

COMING UP Feet to Feast 5K – Thursday, Nov. 23

Tree Lighting Ceremony – Friday, Dec. 1

Starlight Parade – Saturday, Dec. 9

USTA Futures Tournament Jan. 25 – Feb. 4

Executive Summary: With Feet to Feast 5K Run/Walk coming up, staff developed an Instagram campaign. If you would like

to see what Wishbone Jones (our turkey mascot) has been up to, tune into Instagram @discoverpalmcoast. Some posts will

also be shared on the Facebook page @DiscoverPalmCoast. The campaign started Nov. 1 and will run up until the event on

Thanksgiving Day Nov. 23.

Parks & Recreation continue to get closer to launching the new registration system, Civic Rec. With that will come the new

schedule of winter/spring activities.

Fall 2017 Activity Guide http://www.palmcoastgov.com/government/parks-recreation

Community Calendar http://www.palmcoastgov.com/calendars

One of the caterpillars going into a

cocoon after Creepy Crawlies.

Feet to Feast Instagram Campaign @discoverpalmcoast

11-2-17

The average water demand for the week was 7.241 million gallons per day.

Wastewater flows are coming down but have a ways to go before they are back to normal. The average wastewater flow for the week was 8.796 million gallons per day.

Water Distribution assisted Public Works last weekend with debris cleanup and have assembled a crew, if needed, for the weekend of November 4th & 5th.

Crews installed 16 new water meters, 1 new irrigation meter, 4 reuse meters, 11 new PEP tanks and replaced 5 tanks.

There are 200 new meter installations pending with 24 sites cleared and ready for install. At present time the department has 21 new pep tanks pending, 11 are site ready. There are also 42 PEP tank replacements pending.

The high water table and the need to dewater before digging increases the time it takes to install new meters and PEP tanks and perform PEP tank replacements. Two dewatering systems were installed for PEP tank installs next week.

There were 71 calls after hours.

Completed 145 wastewater service orders. Replaced 35 pep pumps, 19 floats, and 11 cleanout caps. Replaced 1 ball valve, installed 2 risers, and replaced 3 back lids.

Water Distribution crews repaired 4 water service lines, 9 water service manifolds and tested and repaired 89 backflow preventors.

Replaced pumps at pump station 24-1 Pritchard Drive and wastewater treatment plant front pump station. Replaced floats at pump station B on Florida Park Drive.

Utility – Richard Adams, Director

The average water demand for the week was

7.241 million gallons per day.

The average wastewater flow was 8.796

million gallons per day

The contractor is on site at Water

Treatment Plant #3 installing a

new scroll compressor for the

ozone System. The contractor

continued work on the oxygen

generator and replaced an oil seal

on the blower component in order

to get the ozone system back

online.

Ozone System, Water Treatment Plant #3

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Brian Matthews, Environmental Compliance Manager City of Palm Coast 386-986-2353 Nov. 1, 2017

City of Palm Coast announces Eastern Standard Time watering restrictions Palm Coast – It’s almost time to change your clocks – to “fall back” an hour to Eastern Standard Time. The City of Palm Coast has a landscape irrigation policy for EST that aligns with watering restrictions issued by the St. Johns River Water Management District.

The City would like to remind residents that from Sunday, Nov. 5, through Saturday, March 10, 2018, residential and non-residential (business) customers may water lawns and shrubs according to the following provisions:

1 – Irrigation is limited to one day per week 2 – Odd-numbered residential addresses irrigate on Saturday

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

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

These restrictions apply to water withdrawn from ground or surface water, from a public or private well or pump or from a public or private water utility. They do not apply to irrigation using reclaimed water or stormwater. Restrictions and exceptions can be found on the City of Palm Coast website at www.palmcoastgov.com. Search for “watering restrictions.” For more information, call Palm Coast Customer Service at 386-986-2360.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell: 386-214-4729 Nov. 1, 2017

City of Palm Coast offices to be closed Friday, Nov. 10, for Veterans Day Palm Coast – All City of Palm Coast offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Recycling and garbage collection will proceed according to the regular schedule. Please join us for our Veterans Day ceremony at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Heroes Memorial Park, 2860 Palm Coast Pkwy. NW, Palm Coast (1/2 mile west of the Flagler County Library). In case of rain, the ceremony will be held at nearby Fire Station 21, 9 Corporate Drive, Palm Coast. For more information, call Cindi Lane, Palm Coast communications and marketing manager, at 386-986-3708 or clane@palmcoastgov.com.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Nov. 2, 2017

Palm Coast Fire Department hosting Car Seat Safety Check event Nov. 15

Palm Coast – Road injuries are the leading cause of accidental deaths to children in the United States. Correctly used, child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent.

On Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Palm Coast Fire Department will be offering a free Car Seat Safety Check event at Palm Coast Fire Station 25, 1250 Belle Terre Pkwy. No appointment is necessary.

Firefighters who are trained as car seat technicians will check to make sure car seats are installed properly and to the manufacturer and vehicle specifications. Bring the car seat manual and vehicle owner’s manual, if available.

For those who are unable to attend the event, but would like to arrange a free Car Seat Safety Check on a different date, please call the Fire Department at 386-986-2300 to schedule an appointment. These checks can be done at any of the City’s five fire stations.

The Palm Coast Fire Department offers the Car Seat Safety Check program in partnership with Safe Kids of Volusia/Flagler Counties. Palm Coast Fire has offered this valuable community service for the past 10 years; it is the only such program in Flagler County.

“There’s so much to learn when you’re a new parent. Keeping your child safe is the top priority, and the Palm Coast Fire Department would be pleased to help you make sure your baby’s car seat is installed correctly,” said Palm Coast Fire Capt. Kyle Berryhill. “It could make all the difference in preventing an injury or death in an accident.”

For more information, contact the Palm Coast Fire Department at 386-986-2300.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Nov. 3, 2017

City of Palm Coast releases 2017 Annual Floodplain Management Report

Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast has completed its 2017 Annual Floodplain Management Report, which details the City's efforts to protect citizens and property from disasters.

The City works as part of the Flagler County Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group to determine what mitigation actions need to be taken to reduce the risk of flooding hazards. Each year, the City does numerous capital projects, such as bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction of water control structures, replaces older stormwater pipes, and performs maintenance on the drainage system including swales, ditches and canals. The City’s certified floodplain managers do community outreach to educate citizens about flood hazards and the National Flood Insurance Program.

This year’s report includes information about hurricanes Matthew and Irma and also explains the City’s participation in the Community Rating System (CRS) of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). On May 1, Palm Coast residents started benefiting from an additional discount to an already robust reduction in flood insurance premiums. For insurance holders located within a special flood hazard area (A and AE zones), a 30-percent reduction will be applied at renewal which is an average savings of $120 per policy. For properties outside a special flood hazard area, a 10-percent discount will remain the same. No discounts are applicable to those holders of preferred risk policies, which are already significantly discounted. As a result of Palm Coast’s CRS participation, policy-holders realize an annual savings of $103,236.

The City does the Annual Floodplain Management Report each year as part of requirements to maintain a specific status in order to provide discounts on certain flood insurance premiums for citizens who might live in specific flood hazard areas.

The report has been posted on the City website, and all are invited to review it at www.palmcoastgov.com/flood-prep.

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

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Oct. 30, 2017

City of Palm Coast offers Fall Fun Camp for children in grades K to 6th Palm Coast – Students in kindergarten through sixth grade will enjoy Thanksgiving holiday fun at Palm Coast Parks & Recreation’s Fall Fun Camp from Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 20-22. The program will be offered 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily at Frieda Zamba Pool classroom, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast. The cost is $25 per day, and extended afternoon hours are available for an additional charge. Sign up for as many days as you’d like! Registration is now open at www.palmcoastgov.com/camps or in person at the pool office. Students will enjoy fun-filled themed activities such as arts and crafts, stories, and recreational games. Campers bring their own lunch and snack. Palm Coast Parks & Recreation will also be offering its “Jack Frost-ivities” Winter Break Camp this year. The dates for that camp are Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 27-29, and Tuesday through Friday, Jan. 2-5. More information and registration are available at www.palmcoastgov.com/camps. The Palm Coast Tennis Center, a City facility, will also be offering Tennis Camp during the Winter Break. For more information, call 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 Oct. 31, 2017

America’s Heroes to be honored at Palm Coast Veterans Day ceremony Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast will honor America’s Heroes on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, during a ceremony at 8 a.m. at Heroes Memorial Park, 2860 Palm Coast Pkwy. NW, Palm Coast (1/2 mile west of the Flagler County Library). Speakers for the event will be U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, who represents District 6; Col. Jack Howell of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 808; Edward Beier of American Legion Post 115; and Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland. Tributes to members of the armed forces will include a presentation of wreaths by local veteran organizations, with World War II veterans 1st Sgt. Michael “Mickey” Owens (U.S. Army) and Corp. Hal Mettee (U.S. Army Air Corps) as special guests participating in this year’s wreath ceremony. The Navy Band Southeast will perform The Star-Spangled Banner and Taps. A musical tribute including Unsung Hero and God Bless America will be provided by the Community Chorus of Palm Coast. The Palm Coast Fire Department Honor Guard and the Coastal Florida Police & Fire Pipes & Drums will present the colors, and the invocation will be given by Chaplain Sandy Ausbrooks of American Legion Post 115. The Palm Coast City Council will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The Coastal Florida Police & Fire Pipes & Drums will also perform Amazing Grace. Please join us in honoring all who serve and all who have served. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held at nearby Fire Station 21, 9 Corporate Drive, Palm Coast. For more information, contact the Palm Coast Fire Department at 386-986-2300.

Nov. 3, 2017 Temporary road closure: Seville Orange Path on Nov. 7 Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast is planning a temporary road closure in the coming week to allow for replacement of a drainage pipe. From 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, the roadway in front of 25 Seville Orange Path will be closed temporarily. Residents will have access to their homes, but the road will be closed to thru traffic from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The City of Palm Coast appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents and motorists during this important drainage improvement project. For more information, call Customer Service at 386-986-2360.

The holiday season is upon us. This means a variety of things. Food to cook and presents to buy are just a few of the tasks that lie ahead. One of those tasks should include preparing your home and family for a safe holiday for your furry friends. Do research on the types of holiday food that can become harmful to your pets. Most people do not realize that poultry bones can harm, if not kill, your pet if digested. These bones tend to splinter and can puncture the intestines and stomach. Remember that gift wrapping accessories can be harmful if swallowed. Ribbons and bows if ingested can get tangled in the stomach and cause a blockage. Be aware of the holiday dangers and prepare for a safe and happy holiday season. 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. Interested in helping at Outreach Adoption Events? Join our Outreach Team! For more information, contact Katie at kshare@flaglerhumanesociety.org. Interested in fostering? Contact our adoption specialist at adopt@flaglerhumanesociety.org. Adoption Specials: See the FHS Facebook or Website for upcoming adoption specials. Upcoming Fundraisers/Events: See the FHS Website for upcoming events. 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 info@flaglerhumanesociety.org 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 info@flaglerhumanesociety.org.

Animals ready for homes

Adoption specialist: Katrina Geigley adopt@flaglerhumanesociety.org Outreach Manager: Katie Share kshare@flaglerhumanesociety.org

STELLA

Stella is a sweet little lady that has been with us since May of this year. She came to us after

being trapped as a juvenile. She was really shy and withdrawn but has come out of her shell and is a love bug. She is still a little timid when she first is getting to know someone but warms up nicely.

She is approximately a year old and is up to date on vaccinations and microchipped. She enjoys

laying in her cat tree and snuggling up in a warm spot of sun. She is great with other cats

and would love a furry companion.

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