Budget & Administrative ServicesMonthly Measures ‐ December 2018

The Purchasing Division is responsible for the oversight and processing of any 

and all goods and services of appropriate quality and quantity as may be 

required by required for County government operations in a timely manner. 

The adjacent graphs give a historical perspective for the last three years 

demonstrating the volume and timeliness of solicitations (Request for Bids, 

Request for Proposals and Request for Quotes).  In 2018, 3,800 purchase 

orders were issued and $143,395,336 was overseen by the Purchasing Division 

via solicitations, routine purchase orders or other approvals. 

Director Highlights

Health Center Records Management

Information Technology

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December 2018

Arredondo Pointe/Lost Lagoon Development – Dining, shopping, arts and entertainment district and waterpark in Murdock Village at 17362 Toledo Blade, Port Charlotte. Submitted Planned Development Concept Plan.

Veterans Commons – Commercial development with two retail buildings and gas station with convenience store at 19200 Veterans Blvd., Port Charlotte (near Cochran Blvd.). Final site plan; Phase 1 approved.

Extended Stay America Hotel – 24100 Beatrix Blvd., Port Charlotte. Final site plan approved by Board of County Commissioners. Building permits under review.

Fawcett Memorial Hospital – Four story parking garage with associated site work at 21298 Olean Blvd., Port Charlotte. Building permits under review.

Autozone – Retailer of automobile parts and accessories at 19681 Cochran Blvd., Port Charlotte.

Veterans Plaza – Commercial development with two retail buildings and gas station with convenience store located at 20273 Kennilworth Blvd., Port Charlotte (near Atwater St.).

Tire Kingdom – Car care center at 24491 Sandhill Blvd., Punta Gorda.

Millennium Physician Group – Primary care practice at 3000 S McCall Rd., Englewood.

Grease Monkey – Oil change services and more for autos and trucks at 243 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte.

Port Charlotte Marketplace – Site formerly housed Kmart. Tenants include Burlington, HomeGoods, Ross, Lucky’s Market, Skechers, Essence Nail Spa and sushi restaurant at 19400 Cochran Blvd., Port Charlotte.

Charlotte County Building Construction Services – Office expansion at 18400 Murdock Cir., Port Charlotte.

Springs at Port Charlotte – Buildings 20 and 24 are completed at 24151 Beatrix Blvd., Port Charlotte.

Babcock Update

297 Single Family permits submitted since August 2016

161 Certificates of Occupancy issued since August 2016 Murdock Village Update

Rezoning was approved for 400+ acres in the western section of Murdock Village.

Mixed-use development with a maximum of 2,400 single and multi-family units, commercial uses, and a 150-room hotel.

Preliminary subdivision plans for infrastructure for Private Equity Group is under review.

Sunseeker Resort Update

25 acres of resort & public access along Charlotte Harbor. Demolition commenced at 4949 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. Final site plan; Phase 1 approved.

Monthly Report December 2018

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14%38%

5% 13%

Library CirculationDecember 2018

Adult Print Youth/Y/A Print A/V (Physical)

A/V (Virtual) eBooks

Total Circulation

76,981

Parks and Natural Resources

• Number of Projects Managed 19

• Trash Bags Collected 3,935

• Recycling Bags Collected 504

• Number of Sports Fields Prepped 113

• Number of Sea Turtle Nests 1,443

• Number of Shorebird Nests/Hatches 12

• Abandoned Vessels 3

• Miles of Trails Maintained 87.82

• Acres of Habitat Managed 8 scrub mulched

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UF/IFAS Extension ServiceCustomer Contacts

4-H Sea Grant Horticulture Admin FNP

Total Customer Contacts

2,404

3,611

855

5,141

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7,700

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SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK POOL

PORT CHARLOTTE BEACH PARK POOL

ANN & CHUCK DEVER REGIONAL PARK POOL

TRINGALI PARK RECREATION CENTER

SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK RECREATION CENTER

PORT CHARLOTTE BEACH PARK RECREATION CENTER

J.M. BERLIN ROTARY SKATE PARK

HAROLD AVENUE REGIONAL PARK

CHARLOTTE SPORTS PARK

Recreation Center and Pool Atendance

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Community ServicesSocial Media Impact

December 2018

Facilities’ Mission: “Creating Exceptional Results Through Building Possibilities Together”

FACILITIES’ Focus Fleet Vehicle Wash Facility

The County completed an $800,000 grant funded Fleet Maintenance project which

included interior remodel of the restrooms with new showers, locker room, break

room, and offices. Installation of a new garage entry canopy helps to reduce heat

while providing additional covered work space. A new oil storage area was built

outside to free up more interior work space. A two bay, new manual wash system

using a specialized reclaimed water system to clean the vehicles was also installed.

Recent Accomplishments

Construction is complete at the West County Annex and project is closed.

Darst Park ADA accessibility improvements are complete and the boat ramp is open. The parking lot

was improved not only for accessibility, but also

enhanced traffic flow patterns and added parking

spaces to maintain flow within the property

boundaries. These major improvements restored an

open, undefined lot to a property with a riverfront

park setting that can be enjoyed by all.

Forward Progress

CCSO District 3 headquarters—building pad is complete and footers were poured.

Lighting design is in progress to retrofit existing parking lot lighting to LED at the Jail and Public Safety

Complex .

Punta Gorda Charlotte Library— interior and exterior painting is in progress and exterior stone cladding is

being installed.

Notable Happenings

1. Site inspections to assess county-wide parking areas are

in progress with a final report to follow.

2. FWC approved turtle friendly amber lighting was

installed at Englewood beach restrooms.

3. Furniture was delivered and staff moved into the new

Community Development expansion area. Demolition of

the former administrative office layout (shown) is

underway to prepare for remodeling.

4. RFP for CM@Risk is advertised for William R. Gaines Jr.

Veterans Memorial Park to assist with design /

construction of park improvements.

A Hazard Mitigation Grant was awarded to Charlotte Co. to wind retrofit Harold Ave. Rec. Ctr. with impact

resistant windows & doors and install roof seam

reinforcements to provide protection against 160 mph

winds.

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December 2018

Workforce

Employee Count 1,186

Avg Age 47

Avg Hourly Rate $22.90

Avg Years of Service 9

Retention of New Hires Dec YTD

% completing probation 89.47% 87.3%

Succession Planning Recruitment

Ee's in FRS DROP the next 5 years 3.5% Applications Taken 530

% of Workforce Retired this FY 0.7% Job Posting Hits 12,538

6 (+2 pt, +2

seasonal)

Separations 31

Dec YTD 11

Monthly

Turnover 1.0% 3.0%Separations 12 35

Training & Development

Training 14 Ee's 10hrs 140 contact hrs

% using Tuition Reimbursement 1%

Program Updates

Career Pathyways: Will be launched in 2019 as a

recruitment tool for career/job fairs to attract interns,

temporary staffing, and development tools for internal candidates.

New Hires

Recruited Pos FT

Posted PT/Sea

*data includes full - and part-time

HumanServicesDepartment We help you navigate life's choppy waters

 

Strategic planning is underway and the department is 

preparing for a stellar year!

Client Spotlight:

Several human services staff members went above and 

beyond this month for a family whose house burnt down 

right before the holidays.  The family was qualified to rent 

a home through the housing division and Christmas gifts 

for the 4 children and parents were secured through 

community donations.  Working with Tracy Doherty from 

Public Works, the house was fully furnished and move‐in 

ready before Christmas.  Many people throughout the 

County donated furniture and gifts to make this 

extraordinary effort come together in a short amount of 

time.  

In collaboration with many non‐profits and 

generous community members, Human Services 

was able to help "provide Christmas" to 30 

children, and 64 families and individuals received a 

full Christmas turkey dinner.  81 seniors were 

matched with gifts donated through the NBC‐2 

Giving Tree.  Every year the department strives to 

make the holidays brighter for our clients, this 

year was no exception. Many thanks to all who 

contributed with their time, treasure and talent.

A single mom to 2 children who has been a client in our Self Sufficiency program is graduating with her LPN on January 19th.  She has received assistance with childcare, Christmas gifts, and uniforms for her college classes along with mentoring and support. She and her children have been living in one of housing division's rental units, but she will be moving on once she secures her new job as a nurse.  She currently works as a CNA and is excited and grateful for the help she has received.  A great way to start the new year!

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December 2018 Monthly Report

Public Safety

CCFEMS now has paramedics who have trained with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office SWAT team as SWAT or Tactical Medics. SWAT stands for special weapons and tactics. SWAT teams are called into action when an incident presents a significant risk to law enforcement officers or the public. During an active shooter situation, the services of a Tactical medic can be the difference between life and death. Because of their training and safety equipment, a Tactical medic can begin immediately providing medical care to victims before the area is entirely safe and has been completely cleared. In 2018, our Tactical medics completed the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course taught at Camp Blanding near Starke, Florida. In our county, they responded to SWAT calls and spent a lot of time training with the SWAT team to build operational bench-marks that will serve as the base for combined operations in the austere environments accustomed to SWAT teams. The SWAT Medic program has seen significant progress and, as a result, is positioned for another year of continued accomplishments.

Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow, and our Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) team is there to protect around the clock. Charlotte County Fire Station 7 Is located at the north end of the airport and responds on average to 100 calls a year at the airport. The county has 16 trained ARFF personnel working three 24 hour shifts that are ready to help any of the 1.5 million Allegiant passengers, private aviation and the business that make up the Punta Gorda Airport.

2018 Year In Review

Every year CCFEMS looks for ways to improve the service provided to residents of Charlotte County, and 2018 was not an exception. During 2018, our Marine Opera-tion Team saw growth and improvement with two significant changes, the addition of a new Marine 1 vessel and implementation of a Dive Rescue Program. The new Marine 1 is a boat created by MetalCraft Marine specifically for our county. The jet drive Marine 1 has expanded the capabilities of the team by providing a highly ma-neuverable platform capable of pumping 1,500 gallons of water a minute. The Ma-rine Operation team also implemented a Dive Rescue Program which centers around the addition and use of rapid diver packs. The packs can be deployed and put into use rapidly giving the team the ability to rescue a person trapped in a sink-ing car or under a capsized boat.

Our Special Operations Team continuously develops and implement new training ideas and standard operating guidelines for our department and beyond. In Febru-ary, Special Ops provided our staff, and outside agencies, a Florida Urban Search and Rescue (FLUSAR) state registered rope rescue course. Cheney Brothers Distrib-uting has one of the largest ammonia plants in southwest Florida used to cool and refrigerate their warehouse. In June, Cheney Brothers hosted Special Ops and the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) during a multi-agency hazardous ma-terial training event simulating an anhydrous ammonia leak at their facility.

Piper Road North Extension

Piper Road North Extension begins at Henry Street and connects to U.S. 17 intersection of Regent Road. This addtional roadway and utility improvements will support new and expanding businesses in the area.

The project is nearing completion as the contractor is finalizing the striping, signage, restoration, and attending to final punch list items.

The road is anticipated to be open late January 2019. The Contractor is currently performing ahead of schedule and per contract specifications has until March 2019 to complete the project.

The first roadway with LED street lights

Piper Road North Extension will be the first road project in the county to utilize LED lighting. This section of Piper Road, from Henry Street north to U.S. 17, includes 59 LED street lights. The public will notice the color difference between the new LED lights on the new section of Piper Road. The LED lights will be a whiter light than the older HPS lights and the LED light module’s expected lifespan is about 20 years, which is four times longer than the HPS lights.

E-Waste Recycling Event

Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB) hosted their third annual recycling event to celebrate America Recycles Day, a Keep America Beautiful initiative.

Murdock Walmart provided funding and the event location. Walmart Neighborhood Market and Sam’s Club assisted with funding to help with the cost of the event. Waste Management (WM) brought volunteers and a truck to assist with heavy lifting and transport of e-waste.

Charlotte County Solid Waste Division funded shredding and provided staffing for the event. The Shred-It company offered a discount for KCB and the amount of shredded recycling equated to 6890 lbs. Powerhouse Recycling worked closely with KCB providing supplies to properly transport e-waste. WM estimated the weight of e-waste recycling equaled 7000 lbs. The Cultural Center collected 262 lbs. of clothing at the event. The Sheriff’s Office collected unwanted and expired prescription and OTC medications totaling 47 lbs. KCB board members assisted during the event.

225 participants recycled and entered the giveaway for the flat screen TV.

Over 5000 acres were treated in the month of December. Air Larvicide: 960 acresGround Larvicide: 144 acresGround Adulticide: 4,183.7 acres

780 XR larvicide briquets were placed in areas of standing, breeding water.6 customer service requests3 aquatic weed complaints resolved

Requests Received

21 Requests Completed

16

Did you know In the Works Working Together

Charlotte County, FL Application Requests

Status 12/1 -12/31 Request Type 12/1 -12/31

Monthly Report December 2018

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AAU Pickleball Junior and Adult National Championship(s) Update

Nov. 28-Dec 2, 2018Charlotte High School Tennis FacilityAttendance: 172 athletes (125 from outside Charlotte County w/129 family members, $91,610 estimated direct expenditures equating to approximately $146,576 in economic impact.

USA BMX Florida State Championship UpdateDec. 8-9, 2018Charlotte BMX Track @ Carmalita ParkAttendance: 552 athletes plus 1500+ family members generating $389,534 in direct expenditures equating to approximately $634,254 in total economic impact.

Public Relations/Media | DecemberSports/Meetings | Recent Events

Impact Event

Total Mentions7

Total Reach385.3K

Total Publicity Value

$42.1K

* Note(s): The hotel sector saw a 14% increase in capacity vs. 2017. A massive increase like this has a negative effect on occupancy. Red tide (actual and perceived) is also a factor in these numbers.

Sporting events in Charlotte County supported by the VCB generate on average $10-$12 million per year in estimated direct expenditures which equates to approximately $16-$19 million in total economic impact annually

Englewood Beach Waterfest: Follow-upOPA/APBA Offshore World Championship

Date: Nov 16-18, 2018 (Racefest/Block Party)Location: Englewood Beach / Dearborn StreetParticipation: 50+ Race teams (350-400 racers, crew and officials)

Attendance and economic impact: 3rd party Primary research contractor Downs & St. Germain Research conducted intercept and estimates over 6000 visitors from outside of Charlotte County were at Racefest resulting in direct expenditures of $3,844,800 with a total economic impact of $5,882,500. Approximately 6,930 room nights were generated. Other significant attendee statistics: 3.2 people per party, 7,8 nights stayed in Charlotte County, and an average age of 51.

Tourism Trivia

OPERATIONS

• Calls: 6,624

• Call Wait Time: 2 min 4 seconds

• Total Customer Accounts: 60,840

• Sewer Connections: 38,757

• Water Connections: 60,234

Charlotte County, FL App Requests

• 4 Utilities Billing

• 2 Misc-Utilities Department

• 3 Utilities Department Service

9 Total

766 Facebook Page Likes

Spreading Holiday Cheer Staff coordinated an Angel and Animal Tree project for the holidays. Donations to the Angel Tree went to Charlotte County families in need. Donations to the Animal Tree benefitted the Animal Welfare League and the Peace River Wildlife Center.

Did you know??? The Utilities Department distributed 3,880,553,095 gallons of water in 2018. That is equivalent to 5,877 Olympic Size Pools.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

• Sunseeker Resort Utilities:

Off-site sewer connection design and an

agreement of three off-site infrastructure

projects (US 41 crossing and new lift

station) have been finalized.

• North County Regional Park Lift

Station:

This project will supply a new lift station

and force main to provide service to the

new North County Regional Park facility.

• Loveland Grand Master Lift Station

and 48” Gravity Interceptor:

This project will

improve the

operation and

efficiency of a

substantial number

of lift stations in the

mid-county area.

IN PLANNING

• Burnt Store WRF and East Port RFP:

The intent of these RFP’s is to solicit

qualified engineering firms to provide

design, procurement and construction

services for the expansion of these

treatment facilities.

• El Jobean Septic to Sewer Project:

Construction of a vacuum station and

wastewater collection system to serve

approximately 300 properties with sewer

service.

• Ackerman Septic to Sewer Project:

Construction of a vacuum station and

wastewater collection system to serve

approximately 1,600 properties with sewer

service.

To provide, safe, reliable drinking water, reclaimed water and wastewater service for the enrichment of the community.

December 2018

IMPACTS

• Loveland Grand Master Lift Station:

• Kings Highway, between Suncoast Blvd.

and Olean Blvd., will be reduced to one

lane in each direction from Dec. 5– Jan

30.

• Loveland Blvd. between Midas Court

and Old Landfill Road and Olean Blvd.

from Swanee Road to Loveland Blvd. will

be closed from Jan. 10– Feb. 15.